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According to researchers, bats can fight off many deadly diseases mainly because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bats are impressive creatures. They are known to carry dangerous diseases like SARS without getting sick.
So researchers wanted to know: How do bats fight off so many deadly diseases? Learning their secret could help doctors better treat humans who have these diseases, therefore saving millions of lives.
To so... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18906.txt | Bats are impressive creatures. They are known to carry dangerous diseases like SARS without getting sick.
So researchers wanted to know: How do bats fight off so many deadly diseases? Learning their secret could help doctors better treat humans who have these diseases, therefore saving millions of lives.
To solve this ... | [
"they have developed special immune system through evolution",
"they are able to fly, which burns a lot of energy",
"free radicals in their bodies can damage DNA and cause diseases",
"they carry no special genes to repair damaged DNA"
] |
After reading the passage, we can't know _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Little Prince was written by a French pilot and writer Antoine de Saint--Exupery. It is one of the most famous books around the world. It was published in 1943. This story has been translated into 42 languages and was adapted into a movie.
The little prince lives on a small planet alone. He leads a happy ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3156.txt | The Little Prince was written by a French pilot and writer Antoine de Saint--Exupery. It is one of the most famous books around the world. It was published in 1943. This story has been translated into 42 languages and was adapted into a movie.
The little prince lives on a small planet alone. He leads a happy life. One... | [
"who wrote the book",
"when the book was published",
"what is the book about",
"who adapted the book into a movie"
] |
It took a year and a half to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Light for the City
Edison and his assistants came to New York to set up an electric power system. They hoped it would provide enough electricity to light up a part of the great city.
They bought several machines with them. These were called generators , which produced electricity power for lamps in Edison's bu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high672.txt | Light for the City
Edison and his assistants came to New York to set up an electric power system. They hoped it would provide enough electricity to light up a part of the great city.
They bought several machines with them. These were called generators , which produced electricity power for lamps in Edison's building.
S... | [
"set up the electric system",
"produce several large generators",
"dig the deep trenches",
"lay fourteen miles of wire into the trench"
] |
How many hours for lessons are there in my ideal school? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I like to get up late, so my ideal school starts at 9: 00 a. m. It finishes at 3: 00 p. m. So we can do lots of sports after school.
In my ideal school, there is a big dining hall. We have an hour for lunch. We can listen to music in the hall. We can have maths every day because I think maths is very interesti... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6283.txt | I like to get up late, so my ideal school starts at 9: 00 a. m. It finishes at 3: 00 p. m. So we can do lots of sports after school.
In my ideal school, there is a big dining hall. We have an hour for lunch. We can listen to music in the hall. We can have maths every day because I think maths is very interesting. The c... | [
"Three hours.",
"Four hours.",
"Five hours.",
"Six hours."
] |
Where does this passage probably come from? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you have a bad habit of losing things, a new device that can be connected to any item that you might lose may be the way to solve your problem. The Tile, a small square linked up to your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth, lets you see how close you are to the missing item, within a 50-to 150-foot range . If the ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11084.txt | If you have a bad habit of losing things, a new device that can be connected to any item that you might lose may be the way to solve your problem. The Tile, a small square linked up to your iPhone or iPad via Bluetooth, lets you see how close you are to the missing item, within a 50-to 150-foot range . If the item goes... | [
"A science fiction novel.",
"An advertisement.",
"A personal diary.",
"A news report."
] |
The main purpose of the passage is to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Turning the lights out or wearing a blindfold while eating could be a quick way to lose weight, according to scientists. The simple trick works because it stops diners eating for pleasure rather than for calories. It also triggers a part of the brain that is worried that unseen food may go bad.
An experiment... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13963.txt | Turning the lights out or wearing a blindfold while eating could be a quick way to lose weight, according to scientists. The simple trick works because it stops diners eating for pleasure rather than for calories. It also triggers a part of the brain that is worried that unseen food may go bad.
An experiment by the U... | [
"provide statistics related to eating in the dark",
"offer reasons for people to eat in the dark areas",
"inform the readers of the result of an experiment",
"persuade the readers to lose weight in a new way"
] |
What does the writer think of this game? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Happy Farm is an online game. It is very popular among people in China. The game offers you a piece of empty land and some seeds at first. You are like the farmer. If your land is small, you can spend some money to make it big. And you must harvest your things on the farm on time, or some other farmers will ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle127.txt | Happy Farm is an online game. It is very popular among people in China. The game offers you a piece of empty land and some seeds at first. You are like the farmer. If your land is small, you can spend some money to make it big. And you must harvest your things on the farm on time, or some other farmers will steal you... | [
"It is not interesting at all.",
"People shouldn't be crazy about it.",
"People must get up early to steal crops.",
"People may play it when they are at work."
] |
All lipids have two distinct domains, a hydrophobic and a what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | All lipids have two distinct domains, a hydrophobic and a what? | hydrophilic | science | null | null | null | hydroaversive | hydroceptive | covalent | hydrophilic | Membrane boundaries and capturing energy In which we consider how the aqueous nature of biological systems drives the formation of lipidbased barrier membranes and how such membranes are used to capture and store energy from the environment and chemical reactions. We consider how coupled reactions are used to drive mac... | null | null | null |
According to the passage, people in the USA | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Who are these people rushing by you on the street? More than 250 million people now call America" home" , but most of them can trace their families back to other parts of the world. If you, look at the names on shop windows, you will see that Americans come from many different lands. The idea that these people... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11878.txt | Who are these people rushing by you on the street? More than 250 million people now call America" home" , but most of them can trace their families back to other parts of the world. If you, look at the names on shop windows, you will see that Americans come from many different lands. The idea that these people, who onc... | [
"share American customs and cultures",
"live in a kind of side - by - side society",
"keep their own customs and habits firmly",
"make no choice to accept American customs"
] |
The axial skeleton forms the vertical, central axis of the body and includes all bones of the head, neck, chest, and back. it serves to protect the brain, spinal cord, heart, and what else? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The axial skeleton forms the vertical, central axis of the body and includes all bones of the head, neck, chest, and back. it serves to protect the brain, spinal cord, heart, and what else? | lungs | science | null | null | null | intestines | ovaries | knees | lungs | The Axial Skeleton The skeleton is subdivided into two major divisions—the axial and appendicular. The axial skeleton forms the vertical, central axis of the body and includes all bones of the head, neck, chest, and back (Figure 7.2). It serves to protect the brain, spinal cord, heart, and lungs. It also serves as the ... | null | null | null |
According to this passage. _ is not necessary . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Smith has two cats. One is big and the other is small. He likes them very much. One day his good friend Mr. White comes to see him. He is very surprised .He finds there are two holes in the door, a big hole and a small hole. He says, "My dear friend, why are there two holes in your door?" "To let them in ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle218.txt | Mr. Smith has two cats. One is big and the other is small. He likes them very much. One day his good friend Mr. White comes to see him. He is very surprised .He finds there are two holes in the door, a big hole and a small hole. He says, "My dear friend, why are there two holes in your door?" "To let them in and out."... | [
"The big hole",
"The small hole",
"The big door.",
"The small door."
] |
The conducting zone of the respiratory system includes the organs and structures not directly involved in what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The conducting zone of the respiratory system includes the organs and structures not directly involved in what? | gas exchange | science | null | null | null | gold exchange | copper exchange | helium exchange | gas exchange | Functionally, the respiratory system can be divided into a conducting zone and a respiratory zone. The conducting zone of the respiratory system includes the organs and structures not directly involved in gas exchange. The gas exchange occurs in the respiratory zone. | null | null | null |
What is the shy people's reaction to praise? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are over concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: what kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2737.txt | Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are over concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: what kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I w... | [
"They are pleased by it",
"They feel it is not true",
"They are very sensitive to it",
"They feel they are worthy of it"
] |
Why did the writer's mum say "Hold your head up high"to her? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was 15 months old, a happy and _ kid, until the day I fell. It was a bad fall. I landed on a piece of glass that cut my eye badly. from then on, my injured, sightless, cloudy gray eye lived on with me. Sometimes people asked me embarrassing questions. Whenever kids played games, I was the "monster". I was al... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5646.txt | I was 15 months old, a happy and _ kid, until the day I fell. It was a bad fall. I landed on a piece of glass that cut my eye badly. from then on, my injured, sightless, cloudy gray eye lived on with me. Sometimes people asked me embarrassing questions. Whenever kids played games, I was the "monster". I was always imag... | [
"To tell her to be careful.",
"To help her hide the shame.",
"To stop her from getting hurt.",
"To make her more confident."
] |
What activities can you participate in during the trip? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You still don't know what to do this summer? Well, here's your chance to win a one-week language course in Kent, England! Free4Fun and ETC (English Travel Connections)are giving away two trips to Rochester. This historic city is less than an hour's drive from London and close to the sea resort of Heine Bay. It... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9920.txt | You still don't know what to do this summer? Well, here's your chance to win a one-week language course in Kent, England! Free4Fun and ETC (English Travel Connections)are giving away two trips to Rochester. This historic city is less than an hour's drive from London and close to the sea resort of Heine Bay. It is also ... | [
"Enjoying sports and entertainment.",
"Learning the German language.",
"Traveling by train with a guest' family.",
"Working as a language advisor."
] |
In the summer of 1978, an English farmer discovered in his field that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the summer of 1978 an English farmer was driving his tractor through a field of wheat when he discovered that some of his wheat was lying flat on the ground. The fattened wheat formed a circle about six meters across. Around this circle were four smaller circles of flattened wheat. The five circles were i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high85.txt | In the summer of 1978 an English farmer was driving his tractor through a field of wheat when he discovered that some of his wheat was lying flat on the ground. The fattened wheat formed a circle about six meters across. Around this circle were four smaller circles of flattened wheat. The five circles were in a forma... | [
"some of his wheat had been damaged",
"his grain was growing up in circles.",
"his grain was moved into several circles",
"some of his wheat had fallen onto the ground."
] |
The Oreck Air Purifier has the same function with others in _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's flu season.
What are you doing about it?
David Oreck, Founder
My Oreck Air Purifier captures and destroys viruses, bacteria and germs.
2005 ORECK HOLDINGS,LLC. All Rights Reserved. All word marks, logos, product configurations and registered trademarks are owned and used under the authority of Oreck Ho... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23027.txt | It's flu season.
What are you doing about it?
David Oreck, Founder
My Oreck Air Purifier captures and destroys viruses, bacteria and germs.
2005 ORECK HOLDINGS,LLC. All Rights Reserved. All word marks, logos, product configurations and registered trademarks are owned and used under the authority of Oreck Holdings, L... | [
"capturing germs",
"destroying viruses, bacteria and germs",
"curing the flu",
"the fact that electronic filters never need replacing"
] |
When the Princess Renee came down, Broo was _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
(Renee-a beautiful princess; Broo-a blue bear; Nahloo-a magical place)
When the Princess Renee heard about Broo, she came down from her castle. She found Broo while he was busy eating honey.
"Mr. Bear," the Princess said, "you are welcome in Nahloo. Here we share with each other. We don't take things from each... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3247.txt | (Renee-a beautiful princess; Broo-a blue bear; Nahloo-a magical place)
When the Princess Renee heard about Broo, she came down from her castle. She found Broo while he was busy eating honey.
"Mr. Bear," the Princess said, "you are welcome in Nahloo. Here we share with each other. We don't take things from each other."
... | [
"dancing with rabbits",
"eating honey",
"giving everything back",
"having cookies"
] |
What consumer psychology is mentioned in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You are careful with your money: you collect all kinds of coupons; look for group-buy deals if you eat out; you don't buy clothes unless in a sale. Does all this make you a wise consumer?
Let's do the math first: you walk into a coffee shop and see two deals for a cup of coffee. The first deal offers 33 percen... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2134.txt | You are careful with your money: you collect all kinds of coupons; look for group-buy deals if you eat out; you don't buy clothes unless in a sale. Does all this make you a wise consumer?
Let's do the math first: you walk into a coffee shop and see two deals for a cup of coffee. The first deal offers 33 percent extra c... | [
"The first number has little influence on which item should be bought.",
"Consumers never use visual clues to decide how much should be paid.",
"Getting something extra for free is better than getting the same for less.",
"Consumers never rely on parts of the brains that aren't strictly quantitative."
] |
In the United States, most tornadoes happen _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tornadoes are one of the worst weather events on earth. Each year, tornadoes kill many people. The storms often carry homes, cars and trees from one place to another. And they can also _ anything when they pass by.
A tornado comes from a thunderstorm in the sky down to the ground. It is big at the top and sm... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5482.txt | Tornadoes are one of the worst weather events on earth. Each year, tornadoes kill many people. The storms often carry homes, cars and trees from one place to another. And they can also _ anything when they pass by.
A tornado comes from a thunderstorm in the sky down to the ground. It is big at the top and small at th... | [
"from late summer to middle summer",
"from late autumn to middle winter",
"from late autumn to middle spring",
"from late winter to middle summer"
] |
This passage is probably taken from _ in a newspaper called 21stCentury. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You ought to have fun when you study English. That way, you'll want to spend more time using the language. One way to do this is to watch amusing TV shows in English.
Chuck is an action comedy TV series about a character named Chuck. One day Chuck receives a classified e-mail from an old friend who is workin... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5384.txt | You ought to have fun when you study English. That way, you'll want to spend more time using the language. One way to do this is to watch amusing TV shows in English.
Chuck is an action comedy TV series about a character named Chuck. One day Chuck receives a classified e-mail from an old friend who is working at the ... | [
"Story land",
"Learning Desk",
"Magic World",
"School Time"
] |
Which website should you visit if you want to take on some voluntary work? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Below are some classified ads from the Internet.
_
V2 cigs is undeniably the leader in the electronic cigarette industry.
If you are a smoker who wants to quit soon, we will illustrate just some of the most important features and benefits of V2 e-cigarettes:
Effectively satisfy the desire for tobacco smoking... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12994.txt | Below are some classified ads from the Internet.
_
V2 cigs is undeniably the leader in the electronic cigarette industry.
If you are a smoker who wants to quit soon, we will illustrate just some of the most important features and benefits of V2 e-cigarettes:
Effectively satisfy the desire for tobacco smoking with V2 ... | [
"http:// www.lionsclub.org",
"http:// www.communitygifts.com",
"http:// www.nationwidesmokes.com",
"http:// bodynaturalsalonandspa.com"
] |
The pressure of a sample of gas is measured with an open-end what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The pressure of a sample of gas is measured with an open-end what? | manometer | science | null | null | null | altimeter | thermometer | barometer | manometer | The pressure of a sample of gas is measured with an open-end manometer, partially shown to the right. The liquid in the manometer is mercury. Assuming atmospheric pressure is 29.92 in. Hg, determine the pressure of the gas in: (a) torr (b) Pa (c) bar. | null | null | null |
Which of the following can warn you against the insecure network? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Security--for the information on your smartphone, as well as for the phone itself---is a hot topic these days. The truth is that you're packing a lot of sensitive information on your phone, and you should keep it safe.
When it comes to physical security, iPhone users would do well to download Find My iPhone, a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9382.txt | Security--for the information on your smartphone, as well as for the phone itself---is a hot topic these days. The truth is that you're packing a lot of sensitive information on your phone, and you should keep it safe.
When it comes to physical security, iPhone users would do well to download Find My iPhone, a free app... | [
"Android",
"V.P.N.",
"Lookout",
"Find My iPhone"
] |
By telling Jessica's story, the writer most probably wants to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Both of Jessica's parents were lawyers and expected her to follow suit. So she went to law school, got a job at a great firm in Washington, DC, and worked as a lawyer for a decade. But her heart was never in it. "I had a big salary but no personal satisfaction," she says.
Jessica found pleasure in the same thi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7453.txt | Both of Jessica's parents were lawyers and expected her to follow suit. So she went to law school, got a job at a great firm in Washington, DC, and worked as a lawyer for a decade. But her heart was never in it. "I had a big salary but no personal satisfaction," she says.
Jessica found pleasure in the same thing that h... | [
"encourage us to pursue our dreams",
"show that singing can be a practical career",
"tell us the importance of choosing a right job",
"show that family members' support is important"
] |
What kind of muscle is responsible for hollow organs contracting? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What kind of muscle is responsible for hollow organs contracting? | smooth muscle | science | null | null | null | rough muscle | micro muscle | tough muscle | smooth muscle | Smooth muscles and cardiac muscles are not attached to bone. Recall that these types of muscles are under involuntary control. Smooth muscle is responsible for the contractility of hollow organs, such as blood vessels, the gastrointestinal tract, the bladder, or the uterus. Like skeletal muscles, smooth muscle fibers d... | null | null | null |
A measure of how close a series of measurements are to one another is what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A measure of how close a series of measurements are to one another is what? | precision | science | null | null | null | reflection | calculation | density | precision | precision: A measure of how close a series of measurements are to one another. Precise measurements are highly reproducible, even if the measurements are not near the correct value. | null | null | null |
The passage is mainly about _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is one of the most loved children's books of all time, and many adults enjoy it as well. It tells the story of a young girl named Alice, who follows a rabbit entering a magical world called Wonderland: she has many experiences which seem to change the rules of reasoning or comm... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4721.txt | Alice's Adventures in Wonderland is one of the most loved children's books of all time, and many adults enjoy it as well. It tells the story of a young girl named Alice, who follows a rabbit entering a magical world called Wonderland: she has many experiences which seem to change the rules of reasoning or common sense.... | [
"Charles' family life",
"a girl's adventurous experience",
"a magical world called wonderland",
"the birth of a book and its lasting influences"
] |
Which of the following details about the passage is true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People visit other countries for many reasons.Some travel on business;others travel to visit interesting places that are only found in other countries,such as the Taj Mahal in India.
Wherever you go, and for whatever reason,it is important to be safe.While the majority of people you will meet when traveling a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8432.txt | People visit other countries for many reasons.Some travel on business;others travel to visit interesting places that are only found in other countries,such as the Taj Mahal in India.
Wherever you go, and for whatever reason,it is important to be safe.While the majority of people you will meet when traveling are sure t... | [
"People mainly travel to other countries for business reasons.",
"It is important to be prepared , as well as cautious, when you travel.",
"You should carry your insurance with you so that you can rent a car.",
"You should store your valuables in the front desk of a hotel."
] |
What is the main topic of the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The UN Environment Programme says that rising temperatures could mean the end for some migrating animals.
Migrating or mobile animals move through several environments as they travel away from the cold of winter to warmer areas. Birds may fly from one part of the world to another, perhaps stopping at feeding g... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high962.txt | The UN Environment Programme says that rising temperatures could mean the end for some migrating animals.
Migrating or mobile animals move through several environments as they travel away from the cold of winter to warmer areas. Birds may fly from one part of the world to another, perhaps stopping at feeding grounds on... | [
"The effect of climate change on migrating animals.",
"How animals are adapting to changes in temperature.",
"The actions required to save migrating animals.",
"The need for government policies to prevent global warming."
] |
We can infer that the writer _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My mother is taking a tour of the new house via Skype. I leaned the laptop so she can see where she's going,pleased that our Internet connection in Zimbabwe is holding. "This is the living room," I say. Then I tell mydaughter,s;Show Grandma the bed for the mummy and the daddy. " From a continent away, Grandma ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13611.txt | My mother is taking a tour of the new house via Skype. I leaned the laptop so she can see where she's going,pleased that our Internet connection in Zimbabwe is holding. "This is the living room," I say. Then I tell mydaughter,s;Show Grandma the bed for the mummy and the daddy. " From a continent away, Grandma gave hera... | [
"built her own house with different materials",
"made all accessories herself for her house",
"learned to become a house designer",
"made a living by writing books"
] |
Laura Dekker's plans to sail solo around the world _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The mother of the 13-year-old Dutch girl Laura Dekker, whose plans to make a solo sailing trip around the world have recently made world headlines, has spoken out against the trip. "It breaks my heart to think that because of this I could lose contact with my daughter," she said in an interview. "I have never ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8393.txt | The mother of the 13-year-old Dutch girl Laura Dekker, whose plans to make a solo sailing trip around the world have recently made world headlines, has spoken out against the trip. "It breaks my heart to think that because of this I could lose contact with my daughter," she said in an interview. "I have never before ma... | [
"made her parents divorce",
"have attracted wide attention",
"made her father unhappy",
"were a difficult decision to make"
] |
What is the most common type of cancer in adult males? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the most common type of cancer in adult males? | prostate | science | null | null | null | stomach | lung | leukemia | prostate | The most common type of cancer in adult males is cancer of the prostate gland. The prostate gland is part of the male reproductive system. About one third of all cancers in men are prostate cancers. | null | null | null |
If you're a member of Hart's workshop, you'll _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
LEEDS, England--- A Leeds University psychology professor is teaching a course to help dozens of Bristons forgive their enemies.
"The hatred we hold within us is a cancer," Professor Ken Hart said, adding that holding in anger can lead to problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
More than sevent... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12675.txt | LEEDS, England--- A Leeds University psychology professor is teaching a course to help dozens of Bristons forgive their enemies.
"The hatred we hold within us is a cancer," Professor Ken Hart said, adding that holding in anger can lead to problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
More than seventy people ... | [
"pay a large amount of money",
"go to the course every night in twenty weeks",
"attend a gathering twice a month",
"pour out everything stored in your mind in the workshop"
] |
Why did the author write the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Angkor Wat (City Temple) is a vast temple complex near Siem Reap, about 200 miles from the capital of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. After the city of Angkor fell to invaders, Angkor Wat fell into the jungle but continued as a Buddhist temple and a pilgrimage site over the centuries.
Angkor Wat is the best pres... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23706.txt | Angkor Wat (City Temple) is a vast temple complex near Siem Reap, about 200 miles from the capital of Phnom Penh in Cambodia. After the city of Angkor fell to invaders, Angkor Wat fell into the jungle but continued as a Buddhist temple and a pilgrimage site over the centuries.
Angkor Wat is the best preserved exa... | [
"To advise on the protection of Angkor Wat.",
"To explain the effect of Angkor Wat.",
"To introduce Angkor Wat",
"To expect people to visit Angkor Wat."
] |
The author writes the passage mainly to recommend _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The first step in exercising for most people is determining whether or not they should. This is particularly true with anyone over thirty-five, especially if they have been heavy smokers. Likewise, young adults who have been very inactive should proceed slowly and with caution. A physical evaluation from a phy... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23809.txt | The first step in exercising for most people is determining whether or not they should. This is particularly true with anyone over thirty-five, especially if they have been heavy smokers. Likewise, young adults who have been very inactive should proceed slowly and with caution. A physical evaluation from a physician is... | [
"that heavy smokers should quit smoking for the sake of their health",
"that we should do warm-up periods either before or after doing exercises",
"that young adults should live an inactive life instead of doing exercises",
"that we should take up physical exercises according to our physical condition"
] |
Johns goes to the gym 3 times a week. He spends 1 hour each day lifting weight. Additionally, he also spends a third of his weightlifting time warming up and doing cardio each day. How many hours does he spend at the gym a week? | He spends 60/3=<<60/3=20>>20 minutes warming up
So he spends 60+20=<<60+20=80>>80 minutes at the gym per day
That means he spends 80*3=<<80*3=240>>240 minutes at the gym
So he spends 240/60=<<240/60=4>>4 hours at the gym a week
#### 4 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Johns goes to the gym 3 times a week. He spends 1 hour each day lifting weight. Additionally, he also spends a third of his weightlifting time warming up and doing cardio each day. How many hours does he spend at the gym a week? | He spends 60/3=<<60/3=20>>20 minutes warming up
So he spends 60+20=<<60+20=80>>80 minutes at the gym per day
That means he spends 80*3=<<80*3=240>>240 minutes at the gym
So he spends 240/60=<<240/60=4>>4 hours at the gym a week
#### 4 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What did former American President Jimmy Carter do as a volunteer? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is an old saying about volunteer work that goes like this: " No one can do everything, but everyone can do something."
Today, many people volunteer their time and energy to help others. There are a lot of ways to meet other people's needs. For example, some volunteers provide help after a disaster. Other... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12280.txt | There is an old saying about volunteer work that goes like this: " No one can do everything, but everyone can do something."
Today, many people volunteer their time and energy to help others. There are a lot of ways to meet other people's needs. For example, some volunteers provide help after a disaster. Others are hap... | [
"He planted trees and flowers in Haiti.",
"He gave some money to the poor in Haiti.",
"He helped archeologists search for ancient objects.",
"He helped to build houses after the earthquake in Haiti"
] |
The passage tries to highlight the importance of_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For many years, I was convinced that my suffering was due to my size . I believed that when the weight disappeared, it would take old wounds , hurts and rejections with it .
Many weight-conscious people also mistakenly believe that changing our bodies will fix everything. Perhaps our worst mistake is believing... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17498.txt | For many years, I was convinced that my suffering was due to my size . I believed that when the weight disappeared, it would take old wounds , hurts and rejections with it .
Many weight-conscious people also mistakenly believe that changing our bodies will fix everything. Perhaps our worst mistake is believing that bei... | [
"body size",
"different beauty standards",
"culture difference",
"attitudes toward life"
] |
When they were watching the whales, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I once experienced an unforgettable trip to Gloucester to see some of the world's most beautiful and exciting animals in their own habitat , the North Atlantic Ocean.
After a long trip by bus, we got on the ship. After a while, we stopped and everyone on the ship started to shout because we saw a humpback whal... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15984.txt | I once experienced an unforgettable trip to Gloucester to see some of the world's most beautiful and exciting animals in their own habitat , the North Atlantic Ocean.
After a long trip by bus, we got on the ship. After a while, we stopped and everyone on the ship started to shout because we saw a humpback whale . It wa... | [
"some of them fed the whales",
"they found several kinds of whales",
"a guide told them something about the whales",
"some of them took many photos and touched the whales"
] |
Which is the best expression to fill in the blank in the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No matter where the dads and their children go, that location immediately becomes a tourist destination. This has become a pattern for Hunan TV's reality show Where Are We Going, Dad? And last week the show was heading overseas for a special international episode. The entry has taken place in New Zealand, whic... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5387.txt | No matter where the dads and their children go, that location immediately becomes a tourist destination. This has become a pattern for Hunan TV's reality show Where Are We Going, Dad? And last week the show was heading overseas for a special international episode. The entry has taken place in New Zealand, which was exp... | [
"have dinner",
"fly back",
"go sightseeing",
"ride horses"
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Homework will not be a concern for pupils attending a pioneering new secondary school in Norfolk. Instead, the 1,100 children will stay longer at school, doing extra study at school as part of the extended school day, which could last until about 5 pm.
Rather than setting homework that pupils could struggle wi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9889.txt | Homework will not be a concern for pupils attending a pioneering new secondary school in Norfolk. Instead, the 1,100 children will stay longer at school, doing extra study at school as part of the extended school day, which could last until about 5 pm.
Rather than setting homework that pupils could struggle with at hom... | [
"teachers who are asked to stay at school longer",
"a school where children stay longer for homework",
"homework which students have to deal with",
"students who like spending time with teachers"
] |
People have been advertising for _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You go to a store. You see many new things. You know about them before you get to the store. How do you know? You saw these things on TV. You learned about them through advertising.
People have been advertising for thousands of years. Long ago, men called "criers" walked up and down the street. They shouted ab... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6417.txt | You go to a store. You see many new things. You know about them before you get to the store. How do you know? You saw these things on TV. You learned about them through advertising.
People have been advertising for thousands of years. Long ago, men called "criers" walked up and down the street. They shouted about thing... | [
"thousands of years",
"hundreds of years",
"one thousand years",
"one hundred years"
] |
Magnetic resonance imaging devices use what to cool the superconducting magnets? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Magnetic resonance imaging devices use what to cool the superconducting magnets? | liquid nitrogen | science | null | null | null | fluorocarbons | antifreeze | dry ice | liquid nitrogen | Magnetic resonance imaging (NMR) devices use liquid nitrogen to cool the superconducting magnets. Nitrogen is a gas at room temperature and liquefies at -195.8°C. Its neighbor on the periodic table (oxygen) boils at -182.95°C. The interactions between nitrogen molecules (N 2 ) are weaker, so the boiling point is lower.... | null | null | null |
We can infer _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bill, Frank, Dave and Tom were brothers. Every year they sent their mother expensive gifts on her birthday. They liked to show her how rich they were.
The eldest brother, Bill, had lots of money and wanted his mother to have the most expensive gift, but he didn't know what to buy. So he put an ad in the newspa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5293.txt | Bill, Frank, Dave and Tom were brothers. Every year they sent their mother expensive gifts on her birthday. They liked to show her how rich they were.
The eldest brother, Bill, had lots of money and wanted his mother to have the most expensive gift, but he didn't know what to buy. So he put an ad in the newspaper, "Wan... | [
"the mother cooked the bird",
"the bird flew away",
"the mother kept the bird as a pet",
"the mother sent the bird to Frank"
] |
Mandela's hobbies on Robben Island were _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My Garden
-----by Nelson Mandela
In early 1977, the authorities announced the physical labour and arranged some kind of work for us to do in the courtyard. The free time also allowed me to hunt what became two of my favorite hobbies in Robben Island---gardening and tennis.
To survive in prison, one must deve... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5708.txt | My Garden
-----by Nelson Mandela
In early 1977, the authorities announced the physical labour and arranged some kind of work for us to do in the courtyard. The free time also allowed me to hunt what became two of my favorite hobbies in Robben Island---gardening and tennis.
To survive in prison, one must develop ways ... | [
"hunting and physical labour",
"gardening and tennis",
"washing his clothes",
"gardening techniques and types of fertilizers"
] |
Zhao Jing Tao thought paying students_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently we asked for people's opinions about paying students to encourage them to come to class and get higher scores on tests. Some American schools are doing this.
More of the people were against the idea than were for it.
Some people said paying students sends a message that money is the only reason they s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17997.txt | Recently we asked for people's opinions about paying students to encourage them to come to class and get higher scores on tests. Some American schools are doing this.
More of the people were against the idea than were for it.
Some people said paying students sends a message that money is the only reason they should stu... | [
"is like drinking water to end thirst",
"couldn't make a difference in the short term",
"is good for the students' future life",
"couldn't help the students with their study"
] |
Violet is planning a hike through the desert with her dog. Violet needs 800 ml of water per hour hiked and her dog needs 400 ml of water per hour. If Violet can carry 4.8 L of water, how many hours can she and her dog spend hiking? | First find the total amount of water Violet and her dog consume per hour: 800 ml + 400 ml = <<800+400=1200>>1200 ml
Then divide that amount by 1000 ml/L to convert it to liters: 1200 ml / 1000 ml/L = <<1200/1000=1.2>>1.2 L
Then divide Violet's carrying capacity by the amount of water they drink per hour to find how man... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Violet is planning a hike through the desert with her dog. Violet needs 800 ml of water per hour hiked and her dog needs 400 ml of water per hour. If Violet can carry 4.8 L of water, how many hours can she and her dog spend hiking? | First find the total amount of water Violet and her dog consume per hour: 800 ml + 400 ml = <<800+400=1200>>1200 ml
Then divide that amount by 1000 ml/L to convert it to liters: 1200 ml / 1000 ml/L = <<1200/1000=1.2>>1.2 L
Then divide Violet's carrying capacity by the amount of water they drink per hour to find how man... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What can we learn from the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
That warm day was the only day of the week without rain. I opened the door, took a seat and began to enjoy the wonderful sunshine. Suddenly, I noticed that the house near mine had been sold. An elderly lady was in front of the door, with some beautiful flowers beside her. I walked to her. She looked to be in h... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1537.txt | That warm day was the only day of the week without rain. I opened the door, took a seat and began to enjoy the wonderful sunshine. Suddenly, I noticed that the house near mine had been sold. An elderly lady was in front of the door, with some beautiful flowers beside her. I walked to her. She looked to be in her early ... | [
"The old lady was not kind.",
"The writer didn't have any good friends.",
"The old lady didn't know how to make food.",
"The writer got on very well with the old lady."
] |
Why did Ann take Sam to Bill and Kate? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One Saturday morning Ann was going on business. Before starting, she took her son Sam to her friends, Bill and Kate, and asked them to look after him for the day. Sam, an independent boy of six years old, had black hair and was wearing a pair of jeans and a bright yellow shirt.
At eleven o'clock Bill took Sam ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21182.txt | One Saturday morning Ann was going on business. Before starting, she took her son Sam to her friends, Bill and Kate, and asked them to look after him for the day. Sam, an independent boy of six years old, had black hair and was wearing a pair of jeans and a bright yellow shirt.
At eleven o'clock Bill took Sam into town... | [
"Because Sam wanted to play with them.",
"Because Bill and Kate wanted to see Sam.",
"Because Sam's father wasn't at home.",
"Because Ann was too busy to look after Sam."
] |
Tropical rainforests are an example of a climate that occurs near what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Tropical rainforests are an example of a climate that occurs near what? | equator | science | null | null | null | tundras | poles | deserts | equator | Tropical wet climates occur at or very near the Equator. They have high rainfall year round. Tropical rainforests ( FIgure below ) grow in this type of climate. | null | null | null |
Screech owls have two color variations-red and grey. What advantage does the grey screech owl have over the red screech owl in a habitat that is made up of trees with dark-colored bark? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Screech owls have two color variations-red and grey. What advantage does the grey screech owl have over the red screech owl in a habitat that is made up of trees with dark-colored bark?
Choices:
A. nesting
B. feeding
C. reproduction
D. camouflage | Correct answer: D | science | Mercury_7219643 | {
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Who likes playing baseball according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Summer holiday is coming , what do you like to do ?here are four students telling us what they will do in the coming summer holiday.
Mai hajui Baihetiya, 14 .
I am from Xinjiang . I am studying at Tianjin No.2 Middle School now. I will go on a trip to Beijing . I am going to the Great Wall , the Summer Palace... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1764.txt | Summer holiday is coming , what do you like to do ?here are four students telling us what they will do in the coming summer holiday.
Mai hajui Baihetiya, 14 .
I am from Xinjiang . I am studying at Tianjin No.2 Middle School now. I will go on a trip to Beijing . I am going to the Great Wall , the Summer Palace and the ... | [
"Wu Jun.",
"Mike .",
"Liu Shuyi",
"Mai hajui Baihetiya ."
] |
What is the name of the liquid component of a solution? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the name of the liquid component of a solution? | solvent | science | null | null | null | solute | ionic | reactant | solvent | Solutions can also be comprised of a solid solute and a liquid solvent. These interactions are governed by the same three interactions we discussed earlier: polar-polar, nonpolar-polar, and nonpolar-nonpolar. The Table below describes these interactions. | null | null | null |
Wichita State University offers _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre Dance
Wichita State University seeks to hire a full-time, 9-month, assistant professor, beginning August, 2016. Applicants are required to have a degree in dance, teaching experience at the professional or college level, ability to direct and ability to teach stage movement... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14758.txt | Assistant Professor, Musical Theatre Dance
Wichita State University seeks to hire a full-time, 9-month, assistant professor, beginning August, 2016. Applicants are required to have a degree in dance, teaching experience at the professional or college level, ability to direct and ability to teach stage movement. Salary ... | [
"a part time and assistant professor job",
"a job people can work for many years",
"a flexible pay to the future assistant professor",
"work that require people to act on the stage"
] |
From the passage, we know that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One Saturday, Bob decides to take a drive through the countryside. After a few hours, he sees a dog walking behind a man on the side of the road. As the car comes near them, the dog jumps into the road. Of course, the car hits the poor animal and kills it.
Bob stops his car and walks up to the man. "I'm very s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6784.txt | One Saturday, Bob decides to take a drive through the countryside. After a few hours, he sees a dog walking behind a man on the side of the road. As the car comes near them, the dog jumps into the road. Of course, the car hits the poor animal and kills it.
Bob stops his car and walks up to the man. "I'm very sorry," he... | [
"The dog is Bob's.",
"The dog is the man's.",
"The dog is the man's best friend.",
"No one knows whose dog it is."
] |
What does the author think of his present job? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I suddenly felt like drinking some wine last night, because I had a tough decision to make. It's been too long for me to live in the shadow created by myself! Darkness has taken me but fortunately, I finally woke up and decided to make my way out.
Amanda bought me a bottle of wine which tasted as bitter as the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21371.txt | I suddenly felt like drinking some wine last night, because I had a tough decision to make. It's been too long for me to live in the shadow created by myself! Darkness has taken me but fortunately, I finally woke up and decided to make my way out.
Amanda bought me a bottle of wine which tasted as bitter as the life I h... | [
"Highly paid and stable.",
"Steady and relaxing.",
"Challenging and interesting.",
"Busy and difficult."
] |
How does the vaccine treat fatal cancers? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In tests, it shrank breast tumours by 80 percent and researchers believe it could also treat prostate, pancreatic, bowel and ovarian cancers. Even tumours that resist treatment with the best medicines on the market, including the "wonder drug" Herceptin, may surrender to the vaccine. The experiments so far hav... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21883.txt | In tests, it shrank breast tumours by 80 percent and researchers believe it could also treat prostate, pancreatic, bowel and ovarian cancers. Even tumours that resist treatment with the best medicines on the market, including the "wonder drug" Herceptin, may surrender to the vaccine. The experiments so far have been on... | [
"It employs the power of the immune system to fight cancerous cells.",
"It deprives a protein called MUC1 of its sugar.",
"It attacks cancer cells like many drugs",
"It destroys tumors along with healthy tissue"
] |
Emily is good at _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello,everyone!
My name is Emily.I'm 38 years old and live in a small city near New York now.Three years ago.I started to learn Russian.I once had a Russian friend.We used to meet twice a month and have some coffee and a talk together.However, she went to China later, so nobody can help me with my Russian.I ho... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4112.txt | Hello,everyone!
My name is Emily.I'm 38 years old and live in a small city near New York now.Three years ago.I started to learn Russian.I once had a Russian friend.We used to meet twice a month and have some coffee and a talk together.However, she went to China later, so nobody can help me with my Russian.I hope to fin... | [
"English and Russian",
"Spanish and Chinese",
"Chinese and Russian",
"English and Spanish"
] |
The crust, the mantle, and the core are structures of Earth. Which description is a feature of Earth's mantle? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | The crust, the mantle, and the core are structures of Earth. Which description is a feature of Earth's mantle?
Choices:
A. contains fossil remains
B. consists of tectonic plates
C. is located at the center of Earth
D. has properties of both liquids and solids | Correct answer: D | science | MDSA_2011_8_10 | {
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Why did man have a desire to explore again? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There have been many great inventions that changed the way we live.The first great invention was one that is still very important today--the wheel.This made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances.For hundreds of years after that there were few inventions that had as much effect as the whe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14266.txt | There have been many great inventions that changed the way we live.The first great invention was one that is still very important today--the wheel.This made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances.For hundreds of years after that there were few inventions that had as much effect as the wheel.Then i... | [
"Man wanted to move to other stars.",
"Other countries wanted to catch up with America.",
"Other countries wanted to follow Russia.",
"Going into space is a dream for man to realize."
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Elvis Aron Presley, often called "the king of rock music", died on August 16th, 1977, at the age of forty-two. He left a great influence on popular music, and millions of fans. During his lifetime, Elvis sold more than four hundred million records. After Presley died, many of his records rose quickly. When Pre... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6216.txt | Elvis Aron Presley, often called "the king of rock music", died on August 16th, 1977, at the age of forty-two. He left a great influence on popular music, and millions of fans. During his lifetime, Elvis sold more than four hundred million records. After Presley died, many of his records rose quickly. When Presley died... | [
"Elvis Presley' mother",
"the beginning of heartaches",
"how Elvis Presley began his career",
"the way to make a record"
] |
Why did China UnionPay carry out the experiment? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently, China UnionPay did an experiment in a subway station in Beijing--Are you willing to offer a hand to a stranger who needs help?
The leading role of the experiment was an old man. With a small bag in one hand and a large case in the other, the old man appeared in a cold winter morning in the bustling ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11583.txt | Recently, China UnionPay did an experiment in a subway station in Beijing--Are you willing to offer a hand to a stranger who needs help?
The leading role of the experiment was an old man. With a small bag in one hand and a large case in the other, the old man appeared in a cold winter morning in the bustling subway st... | [
"To find out whether strangers need help when they are in trouble.",
"To find out whether someone can help those who want to help others.",
"To find out whether strangers can be helped when they are in danger.",
"To find out whether someone can help strangers who are in need of help."
] |
Where can you see a variety of wild animals? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wonderful places can he visited at a low price. You call visit the following places with hotel rates and services that are down the average.
SOUTH AFRICA
Nelson Mandela's hotel rate is 8 percent down compared to the previous years. You can enjoy safari or just hang out with the free-walking penguins on Boulder... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13023.txt | Wonderful places can he visited at a low price. You call visit the following places with hotel rates and services that are down the average.
SOUTH AFRICA
Nelson Mandela's hotel rate is 8 percent down compared to the previous years. You can enjoy safari or just hang out with the free-walking penguins on Boulders Beach, ... | [
"In the Fisheries Museum of the Atlantic.",
"In Kruger National Park.",
"In the Piazza San Marco.",
"At the Nelson Mandela Museum."
] |
The rate at which the body uses food energy to sustain life and to do different activities is called the what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The rate at which the body uses food energy to sustain life and to do different activities is called the what? | metabolic rate | science | null | null | null | life cycle | hormonal rate | calorie rate | metabolic rate | Power Consumed at Rest The rate at which the body uses food energy to sustain life and to do different activities is called the metabolic rate. The total energy conversion rate of a person at rest is called the basal metabolic rate (BMR) and is divided among various systems in the body, as shown in Table 7.4. The large... | null | null | null |
_ was a kind-hearted man. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day a pilot and three people were in a plane. When the plane was flying in the sky, there was something wrong with it. The smoke was everywhere in the plane. The pilot told the people there were only three parachutes . They all became worried.
"I must go because I'm the best pilot in the world." said the ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6601.txt | One day a pilot and three people were in a plane. When the plane was flying in the sky, there was something wrong with it. The smoke was everywhere in the plane. The pilot told the people there were only three parachutes . They all became worried.
"I must go because I'm the best pilot in the world." said the pilot, th... | [
"The pilot",
"The mountain climber",
"The businessman",
"The clever man"
] |
The author didn't cry because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was a boy I always wanted to be a cowboy. I remember my Mom worrying about me getting sick from the heat in the summer, because I wore a thick blue sweater all the time. No respectable cowboy, however, would wear short sleeves so I sweated while I played.
One day my parents gave me a bb gun. It looked j... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23629.txt | When I was a boy I always wanted to be a cowboy. I remember my Mom worrying about me getting sick from the heat in the summer, because I wore a thick blue sweater all the time. No respectable cowboy, however, would wear short sleeves so I sweated while I played.
One day my parents gave me a bb gun. It looked just like ... | [
"he understood his mistake",
"his father didn't scold him",
"his father was not hurt after all",
"he didn't expect to get another bb gun"
] |
Quicksand is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A person steps on what seems like solid ground but discovers with horror that the ground is giving way underfoot. The person struggles desperately but is trapped. There is no escape. Slowly the person sinks deeper and at last is gone. The solid ground was solid only in appearance. It was actually quicksand, wh... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12263.txt | A person steps on what seems like solid ground but discovers with horror that the ground is giving way underfoot. The person struggles desperately but is trapped. There is no escape. Slowly the person sinks deeper and at last is gone. The solid ground was solid only in appearance. It was actually quicksand, which is a ... | [
"a mass of fine sand mixed with water",
"formed only along rivers",
"found below subsurface water",
"solid ground"
] |
Why did the author want to cry when noticing the beautiful lady? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day,I noticed the most beautiful Cadillac pull in the lot while waiting for my husband.A pretty female driver pulled into the spot beside our car.There was a striking resemblance to Liz Taylor.Her eyes were as blue as the sea,and teeth like an even row of pearls.A few minutes 1ater,a nice looking man enter... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13771.txt | One day,I noticed the most beautiful Cadillac pull in the lot while waiting for my husband.A pretty female driver pulled into the spot beside our car.There was a striking resemblance to Liz Taylor.Her eyes were as blue as the sea,and teeth like an even row of pearls.A few minutes 1ater,a nice looking man entered her ca... | [
"She thought of Liz Taylor.",
"She had no such expensive car.",
"She disliked her own eyes and teeth.",
"She envied what the lady owned."
] |
What can be the best title for this text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many students attend Miami University for its zoology program, hoping to become a doctor someday, but Joseph Frame has come for a different reason -- to become a vet.
"Ever since I was a little boy, I've been interested in animals," Frame said, "but when I grow up, I realized that I didn't want to just take ca... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17587.txt | Many students attend Miami University for its zoology program, hoping to become a doctor someday, but Joseph Frame has come for a different reason -- to become a vet.
"Ever since I was a little boy, I've been interested in animals," Frame said, "but when I grow up, I realized that I didn't want to just take care of dog... | [
"A Young Man Becomes Successful in Miami",
"An Ambitious Undergraduate Seeks a Big Dream",
"A College Student Who loves Animals",
"A college student Finds an Opportunity in a zoology Program"
] |
.Mineral City is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Visiting Mineral City!
Mineral City is an interesting place to visit. It is a beautiful little town with many old buildings.
Take a walk through the center of the town on Main Street. Look first at the Mineral City Hotel. It is on the corner of Main Street and Glenn Avenue. It is about 150 years old and people... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3300.txt | Visiting Mineral City!
Mineral City is an interesting place to visit. It is a beautiful little town with many old buildings.
Take a walk through the center of the town on Main Street. Look first at the Mineral City Hotel. It is on the corner of Main Street and Glenn Avenue. It is about 150 years old and people will sta... | [
"a big city",
"a busy city",
"a beautiful town",
"an old building"
] |
Antonio is preparing a meal of spaghetti and meatballs for his family. His recipe for meatballs calls for 1/8 of a pound of hamburger per meatball. Antonio has 8 family members, including himself. If he uses 4 pounds of hamburger to make meatballs, and each member of the family eats an equal number of meatballs, how... | If one meatball is made from 1/8 pound of hamburger meat, then 4 pounds of hamburger meat will make 4/(1/8)=4*8=<<4/(1/8)=32>>32 meatballs.
32 meatballs divided amongst 8 family members is 32/8=<<32/8=4>>4 meatballs per family member.
#### 4 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Antonio is preparing a meal of spaghetti and meatballs for his family. His recipe for meatballs calls for 1/8 of a pound of hamburger per meatball. Antonio has 8 family members, including himself. If he uses 4 pounds of hamburger to make meatballs, and each member of the family eats an equal number of meatballs, how... | If one meatball is made from 1/8 pound of hamburger meat, then 4 pounds of hamburger meat will make 4/(1/8)=4*8=<<4/(1/8)=32>>32 meatballs.
32 meatballs divided amongst 8 family members is 32/8=<<32/8=4>>4 meatballs per family member.
#### 4 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What does Amy do? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Amy,
I couldn't read your two e-mails until today because my computer was broken. I'm so sorry to hear about your problem, but I'm glad you're feeling better and are recovering . I'm surprised that in China someone's liver matched yours! This is really a moving story--a stranger donated part of his live... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7640.txt | Dear Amy,
I couldn't read your two e-mails until today because my computer was broken. I'm so sorry to hear about your problem, but I'm glad you're feeling better and are recovering . I'm surprised that in China someone's liver matched yours! This is really a moving story--a stranger donated part of his liver to _ he... | [
"An actor.",
"A stranger.",
"An actress.",
"A doctor."
] |
With the technology we now have, doctors _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many commonly held beliefs about eye glasses and eyesight that are not proven facts. For instance, some people believe that wearing glasses too soon weakens the eyes. But there is no evidence to show that the structure of eyes is changed by wearing glasses at a young age. Wearing the wrong glasses, h... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9053.txt | There are many commonly held beliefs about eye glasses and eyesight that are not proven facts. For instance, some people believe that wearing glasses too soon weakens the eyes. But there is no evidence to show that the structure of eyes is changed by wearing glasses at a young age. Wearing the wrong glasses, however, c... | [
"can transfer certain parts of the eye in a new person",
"can transplant the whole eye in a new person",
"still can't do eye transplant even certain parts of the eye",
"know almost nothing about eyes"
] |
Which of the following would be the best title for the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Since the 1970s, scientists have been searching for ways to connect the brain with computers. Braincomputer interface(BCI) technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.
Recently, two scientists, Jose Millan and Michele Tavella from the Federal Polytehnic School in Lausanne, Switzerl... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2943.txt | Since the 1970s, scientists have been searching for ways to connect the brain with computers. Braincomputer interface(BCI) technology could help people with disabilities send commands to machines.
Recently, two scientists, Jose Millan and Michele Tavella from the Federal Polytehnic School in Lausanne, Switzerland, show... | [
"Switzerland, the BCI research Center",
"New Findings About How the Human Brain Works",
"BCI Could Mean More Freedom for the Disabled",
"Robotic Vehicles Could Help to Cure Brain Sickness"
] |
Finding out exactly where the interview is and how to get there will help you to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Interviews can be quite frightening but our tips can help you. Don't worry--relax! Remember these things and you'll be fine.
Be on time. Find out exactly where the interview is and how to get there. Remember that buses and trains can often be late so allow plenty of time. It's better to be early than late.
Be ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6690.txt | Interviews can be quite frightening but our tips can help you. Don't worry--relax! Remember these things and you'll be fine.
Be on time. Find out exactly where the interview is and how to get there. Remember that buses and trains can often be late so allow plenty of time. It's better to be early than late.
Be prepared.... | [
"receive some advice",
"be on time",
"prepare your answers",
"remember the timetable"
] |
What is the main purpose of the project? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Their beautiful call suggests the arrival of spring,but the routes taken by cuckoos during their annual migration have remained a mystery.Now,though,scientists from the British Trust for Omithology(BTO)have revealed the details of their remarkable 10,000-mile journey,with the help of tracking devices.
Five mal... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19162.txt | Their beautiful call suggests the arrival of spring,but the routes taken by cuckoos during their annual migration have remained a mystery.Now,though,scientists from the British Trust for Omithology(BTO)have revealed the details of their remarkable 10,000-mile journey,with the help of tracking devices.
Five male birds w... | [
"To track cuckoos'1 0,000-mile journey.",
"To better understand the habits of cuckoos.",
"To find out what happens during cuckoos'journey.",
"To discover why the population of cuckoos is declining."
] |
The author's purpose of writing this article is to tell people _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Successful people in international business understand the cultures of other countries and learn to change their practices in different cultures. They understand the importance of avoiding business decisions based on misconceptions--mistaken ideas.
One cause of misconceptions is ethnocentrism, the belief that ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3014.txt | Successful people in international business understand the cultures of other countries and learn to change their practices in different cultures. They understand the importance of avoiding business decisions based on misconceptions--mistaken ideas.
One cause of misconceptions is ethnocentrism, the belief that one's own... | [
"how to take a right attitude in business",
"how to avoid misunderstandings in business",
"how to use a local language in business",
"how to act politely and properly in business"
] |
If there are four times as many apples as oranges in a certain fruit basket and the basket has 15 apples, how many fruits would Emiliano have consumed if he eats 2/3 of each fruit's quantity in the basket? | If there are four times as many apples as oranges in a certain fruit basket, with the number of apples being 15, there are 15*4=<<15*4=60>>60 oranges in the basket.
If Emiliano eats 2/3 of the oranges in the basket, he would have taken 2/3*60=<<2/3*60=40>>40 oranges from the basket.
With the number of apples in the bas... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | If there are four times as many apples as oranges in a certain fruit basket and the basket has 15 apples, how many fruits would Emiliano have consumed if he eats 2/3 of each fruit's quantity in the basket? | If there are four times as many apples as oranges in a certain fruit basket, with the number of apples being 15, there are 15*4=<<15*4=60>>60 oranges in the basket.
If Emiliano eats 2/3 of the oranges in the basket, he would have taken 2/3*60=<<2/3*60=40>>40 oranges from the basket.
With the number of apples in the bas... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How many kinds of threats are particularly mentioned to bear species? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
OSLO ( Reuters) -Six of the world's eight bear species are under threat of extinction after the addition yesterday of the sun bear, the world's smallest type of bear, to a "Red List" which says China's panda is most at risk. The sun bear is threatened partly by poachers who sell its bile as medicine, said th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14882.txt | OSLO ( Reuters) -Six of the world's eight bear species are under threat of extinction after the addition yesterday of the sun bear, the world's smallest type of bear, to a "Red List" which says China's panda is most at risk. The sun bear is threatened partly by poachers who sell its bile as medicine, said the World C... | [
"2.",
"3.",
"4.",
"5."
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One of the worst feelings you have as a professional athlete is the feeling after losing a game to a team that you should have beaten. That happened last night against the lowly Boston Celtics. They had only won 13 games the whole year and were really struggling. We had just come off a very good win against th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6258.txt | One of the worst feelings you have as a professional athlete is the feeling after losing a game to a team that you should have beaten. That happened last night against the lowly Boston Celtics. They had only won 13 games the whole year and were really struggling. We had just come off a very good win against the Orlando... | [
"To blame the team for losing the game.",
"To tell the readers about the feeling after losing the game",
"To explain why they played poorly in the game.",
"To blame Yao Ming and T--Mac for being absent from the game."
] |
Why did the Russians invite Mr. Bayer to hunt bears? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A German company was concerned about talks in Moscow trying to sell some 100 million dollars worth of equipment to a Russian State company. Talks went smoothly but differences remained. So Martin Bayer himself, the CEO of the German Company, decided to come to Moscow to head the talks. Besides caring about his... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18860.txt | A German company was concerned about talks in Moscow trying to sell some 100 million dollars worth of equipment to a Russian State company. Talks went smoothly but differences remained. So Martin Bayer himself, the CEO of the German Company, decided to come to Moscow to head the talks. Besides caring about his business... | [
"Russian bears are famous for their cruelty.",
"They managed to find a bear for hunting.",
"They expected the trade to be successful.",
"There was a bear in Moscow Circus."
] |
Name the missing call of biochemical compound: carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids. | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Name the missing call of biochemical compound: carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids. | lipids | science | null | null | null | tissues | enzymes | microorganisms | lipids | Lipids are one of four classes of biochemical compounds, which are compounds that make up living things and carry out life processes. (The other three classes of biochemical compounds are carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids. ) Living things use lipids to store energy. Lipids are also the major components of cell... | null | null | null |
What is the process by which a liquid changes to a solid? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the process by which a liquid changes to a solid? | freezing | science | null | null | null | boiling | melting | vaporizing | freezing | The process in which a liquid changes to a solid is called freezing . The temperature at which a liquid changes to a solid is its freezing point. The freezing point of water is 0°C (32°F). Other types of matter may have higher or lower freezing points. For example, the freezing point of iron is 1535°C. The freezing poi... | null | null | null |
By writing this article, the author mainly intends to show _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Several hundred strangers received "love letters" from a young man on the street. The letter was written and given out by Yang Yang,a student majoring in human resources at Chongqing University of Science and Technology, who hoped to show his disappointment with job hunting.
Yang's story has caught media atten... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13547.txt | Several hundred strangers received "love letters" from a young man on the street. The letter was written and given out by Yang Yang,a student majoring in human resources at Chongqing University of Science and Technology, who hoped to show his disappointment with job hunting.
Yang's story has caught media attention perh... | [
"despite better education,\"ants\" are still struggling",
"despite difficulties,\"ants\" have a promising future",
"better education, better job opportunities",
"Ant Tribe is a good book to help understand today's China"
] |
We should learn English by _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Swimming and English Learning
Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I'm afraid you'll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It's the same with the English study. We must... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle850.txt | Swimming and English Learning
Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I'm afraid you'll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It's the same with the English study. We must practice... | [
"listening and speaking",
"reading and writing",
"A and B",
"swimming"
] |
What's the main idea of this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sometimes,you just can't help it.Maybe you're watching a sad movie,or thinking about the friend who moved away.Next thing you know,your eyes are watering,and you have tears running down your cheeks.Why do people cry when they are emotional? What are tears? Scientists are working hard to find the answers to the... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13067.txt | Sometimes,you just can't help it.Maybe you're watching a sad movie,or thinking about the friend who moved away.Next thing you know,your eyes are watering,and you have tears running down your cheeks.Why do people cry when they are emotional? What are tears? Scientists are working hard to find the answers to these questi... | [
"Why people shed tears.",
"When people shed tears.",
"How people shed tears.",
"Where people shed tears."
] |
We can use a _ to send e-mail. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you able to send a letter with pictures and sounds to someone somewhere in the world without a stamp on it? Using a computer you can send e-mails quickly and easily. The post is much slower than e-mail. E-mail can send its message to the other side of the world in seconds. E-mail is easy to use and it save... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22978.txt | Are you able to send a letter with pictures and sounds to someone somewhere in the world without a stamp on it? Using a computer you can send e-mails quickly and easily. The post is much slower than e-mail. E-mail can send its message to the other side of the world in seconds. E-mail is easy to use and it saves time an... | [
"robot",
"video",
"computer",
"letter"
] |
The text mainly talks about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many centuries ago, birthdays were considered a time when the bad spirits were able to harm you. It was believed that you should have your friends and family around you so that their good wishes and present-giving would keep the bad spirits away. People also believed that, by lighting candles, they were sendin... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8901.txt | Many centuries ago, birthdays were considered a time when the bad spirits were able to harm you. It was believed that you should have your friends and family around you so that their good wishes and present-giving would keep the bad spirits away. People also believed that, by lighting candles, they were sending a signa... | [
"the ways of making cakes",
"the customs of lighting candles",
"the beginnings of birthdays",
"the history of the birthday song"
] |
Which of the following statements is the main idea of the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In some children who go blind, certain parts of the brain that normally control vision appear to switch jobs and focus instead on sound, a new study has found.
The study, by researchers at the University of Montreal, involved 7 adults who could see and 12 adults who had lost their vision when they were childr... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22075.txt | In some children who go blind, certain parts of the brain that normally control vision appear to switch jobs and focus instead on sound, a new study has found.
The study, by researchers at the University of Montreal, involved 7 adults who could see and 12 adults who had lost their vision when they were children. Each ... | [
"Most blind people have a well-developed sense of touch",
"People go blind because of the breakdown of their visual cortex",
"Human brains can adjust themselves after the loss of a certain function",
"Most blind people have a better sense of sound than normal people"
] |
The passage mainly tries to tell us _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Claude and Louris are "giraffes". So are police officers Hankins and Pearson. These men and women don't look like giraffes; they look like you and me. Then, why do people call them "giraffes"?
A giraffe, they say, is an animal that sticks its neck out, can see places far away and has a large heart. It lives a ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23970.txt | Claude and Louris are "giraffes". So are police officers Hankins and Pearson. These men and women don't look like giraffes; they look like you and me. Then, why do people call them "giraffes"?
A giraffe, they say, is an animal that sticks its neck out, can see places far away and has a large heart. It lives a quiet lif... | [
"what giraffes are like",
"what the Giraffe Project is",
"why Claude, Louris, Hankins and Pearson are called \"giraffes\"",
"what we should do for a better world"
] |
What is the main idea of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today, an increasing number of people are always looking at their mobile phones with their heads down. These people are called the "Heads-down Tribe" . Are you a heads-down tribe member? Heads-down tribe members now can be seen everywhere.
Using mobile phones may cause accidents and even cost a lot of money. A... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5476.txt | Today, an increasing number of people are always looking at their mobile phones with their heads down. These people are called the "Heads-down Tribe" . Are you a heads-down tribe member? Heads-down tribe members now can be seen everywhere.
Using mobile phones may cause accidents and even cost a lot of money. Also, more... | [
"Let's try to be the \"Heads-down Tribe\".",
"We should use mobile phones properly.",
"Mobile phones are not good for people.",
"Mobile phones are helpful and necessary."
] |
What does the author think of communication through print for children? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
About six years ago I was eating lunch in a restaurant in New York City when a woman and a young boy sat down at the next table. I couldn't help overhearing parts of their conversation. At one point the woman asked: "So, how have you been?" And the boy--who could not have been more than seven or eight years ol... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high631.txt | About six years ago I was eating lunch in a restaurant in New York City when a woman and a young boy sat down at the next table. I couldn't help overhearing parts of their conversation. At one point the woman asked: "So, how have you been?" And the boy--who could not have been more than seven or eight years old--replie... | [
"It enables children to gain more social information.",
"It develops children's interest in reading and writing.",
"It helps children to read and write well.",
"It can control what children are to learn."
] |
Isabella earns $5 an hour babysitting. She babysits 5 hours every day, 6 afternoons a week. After babysitting for 7 weeks, how much money will Isabella have earned? | She earns 5*5=$<<5*5=25>>25 in a day.
In a week she earns 25*6=$<<25*6=150>>150.
In 7 weeks, she earns 150*7=$<<150*7=1050>>1050
#### 1050 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Isabella earns $5 an hour babysitting. She babysits 5 hours every day, 6 afternoons a week. After babysitting for 7 weeks, how much money will Isabella have earned? | She earns 5*5=$<<5*5=25>>25 in a day.
In a week she earns 25*6=$<<25*6=150>>150.
In 7 weeks, she earns 150*7=$<<150*7=1050>>1050
#### 1050 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Who will fly in first class? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On a BA flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged South African lady found herself sitting next to a black man. She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain about her seating.
"What seems to be the problem, Madam?" Asked the attendant.
"Can't you see?" She said, "You've sat me next to a black. I can't po... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20031.txt | On a BA flight from Johannesburg, a middle-aged South African lady found herself sitting next to a black man. She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain about her seating.
"What seems to be the problem, Madam?" Asked the attendant.
"Can't you see?" She said, "You've sat me next to a black. I can't possibly si... | [
"The attendant.",
"The white woman.",
"The black man.",
"The captain."
] |
The key to keeping prices at a reasonable level lies in _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BEIJING --With a series of measures being adopted to control price rise, the Chinese government is confident of keeping prices at a reasonable level, Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday morning, asking people to remain confident.
"I believe we can keep prices at a reasonable level through our efforts. As a major... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17971.txt | BEIJING --With a series of measures being adopted to control price rise, the Chinese government is confident of keeping prices at a reasonable level, Premier Wen Jiabao said Sunday morning, asking people to remain confident.
"I believe we can keep prices at a reasonable level through our efforts. As a major leader o... | [
"taking more strict measures",
"the leaders' confidence",
"achieve a balance of supply and demand",
"having a good agricultural supply base"
] |
What is the relationship between obesity and the place where you eat? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Deborah Cohen is a senior natural scientist at the Rand Corp and the author of the book A Big Fat Crisis: The Hidden Forces Behind the Obesity Epidemic and How We Can End It. According to the book, there are lots of misunderstandings of obesity.
1. If you're obese, blame your genes.
Obesity rates have increase... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7454.txt | Deborah Cohen is a senior natural scientist at the Rand Corp and the author of the book A Big Fat Crisis: The Hidden Forces Behind the Obesity Epidemic and How We Can End It. According to the book, there are lots of misunderstandings of obesity.
1. If you're obese, blame your genes.
Obesity rates have increased. Yet, b... | [
"The less you eat out, the higher rates of obesity you have.",
"The less you eat at home, the lower rates of obesity you have.",
"The more you eat out, the higher rates of obesity you have.",
"The more you eat at home, the higher rates of obesity you have."
] |
Hotpot is often prepared for parties because it is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I arrived in the UK last weekend to learn English. So far I have already made a few friends and had some traditional English food there. But after having three days of hamburgers, sandwiches and potatoes, I thought none could be more delicious than Chinese food, especially my favorite --huo guo. You can't imag... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7050.txt | I arrived in the UK last weekend to learn English. So far I have already made a few friends and had some traditional English food there. But after having three days of hamburgers, sandwiches and potatoes, I thought none could be more delicious than Chinese food, especially my favorite --huo guo. You can't imagine how e... | [
"very p opular",
"quite expensive",
"easy to prepare",
"good for health"
] |
What is mainly talked about in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
International travel is no longer the only right of the rich. Over the next several decades, hundreds of millions of millions of new entrants to the middle class will want not only the things but also the experiences --that money can buy.
Indian call-center employers, Russian engineers, Chinese middle managers... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23155.txt | International travel is no longer the only right of the rich. Over the next several decades, hundreds of millions of millions of new entrants to the middle class will want not only the things but also the experiences --that money can buy.
Indian call-center employers, Russian engineers, Chinese middle managers, and Bra... | [
"Wealthy people's wish for travel.",
"Middle class people in different countries.",
"Problems of international travel in the future.",
"The wasy to search the web for travel information."
] |
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Grandma Mosesisamongthemostfamoustwentieth-century painters of the United States, yet she did not start painting until she was in her late seventies. As she once said to herself,"I would never sit back in a rocking chair, waiting for someone to help me."
She was born on a farm in New York State. At twelve s... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22973.txt | Grandma Mosesisamongthemostfamoustwentieth-century painters of the United States, yet she did not start painting until she was in her late seventies. As she once said to herself,"I would never sit back in a rocking chair, waiting for someone to help me."
She was born on a farm in New York State. At twelve she left h... | [
"Grandma Moses: Her Life and Pictures.",
"The Children of Grandma Moses.",
"Grandma Moses: Her Best Pictures.",
"Grandma Moses and Other Older Artists."
] |
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