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What causes acid rain? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What causes acid rain? | air pollution | science | null | null | null | chemicals in waterways | carbon dioxide | heavy pollution | air pollution | Air pollution causes acid rain, ozone depletion, and global warming. | null | null | null |
Hops is special because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Frank, the dog, is very friendly. He loves meeting new people and going out with his friends. He has a lot of friends!
One of his very good friends is a blue robot named Bob. Bob is a nice robot. A long time ago, Bob saved the world. But now, he lives a quiet life.
Another great friend of Frank's is Hops,the ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7478.txt | Frank, the dog, is very friendly. He loves meeting new people and going out with his friends. He has a lot of friends!
One of his very good friends is a blue robot named Bob. Bob is a nice robot. A long time ago, Bob saved the world. But now, he lives a quiet life.
Another great friend of Frank's is Hops,the rabbit. H... | [
"he saved the world.",
"he likes his math teacher",
"he is good at every subject",
"he is always doing what's right"
] |
The sum of the ages of Jeremy, Sebastian and Sophia in three years is 150. Currently, Sebastian is 4 years older than Jeremy. If Jeremy's age is 40, calculate Sophia's age three years from now? | The age of Jeremy three years from now will be 40+3 = <<40+3=43>>43 years
Since Sebastian age is four years more than Jeremy's, Sebastian is currently 40+4 = 44 years.
In three years, Sebastian will be 44+3 = <<44+3=47>>47 years old
The total age of Jeremy and Sebastian in three years will be 47+43 = <<47+43=90>>90
If ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | The sum of the ages of Jeremy, Sebastian and Sophia in three years is 150. Currently, Sebastian is 4 years older than Jeremy. If Jeremy's age is 40, calculate Sophia's age three years from now? | The age of Jeremy three years from now will be 40+3 = <<40+3=43>>43 years
Since Sebastian age is four years more than Jeremy's, Sebastian is currently 40+4 = 44 years.
In three years, Sebastian will be 44+3 = <<44+3=47>>47 years old
The total age of Jeremy and Sebastian in three years will be 47+43 = <<47+43=90>>90
If ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What effect does reading have on the author? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves, most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of. In fact, I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbelievably powerful in shaping perspectives by creating... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1026.txt | I grew up in a house where the TV was seldom turned on and with one wall in my bedroom entirely lined with bookshelves, most of my childhood was spent on books I could get hold of. In fact, I grew up thinking of reading as natural as breathing and books unbelievably powerful in shaping perspectives by creating worlds w... | [
"It opens up a wider world for him.",
"It helps him to realize his dream.",
"It makes his college life more interesting.",
"It increases his interest in worldwide travel."
] |
From Para. 1, we learn that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I have happy memories of trips to Europe, but my trip to Romania was unique. When I was there as recalled, it was like being in a "James Bond" movie. My husband was born there, but his family sent him to study in Italy. Before he left, his mother told him, "As long as I write in pencil, don't come back. When... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9610.txt | I have happy memories of trips to Europe, but my trip to Romania was unique. When I was there as recalled, it was like being in a "James Bond" movie. My husband was born there, but his family sent him to study in Italy. Before he left, his mother told him, "As long as I write in pencil, don't come back. When I write ... | [
"a trip to Europe would be dangerous",
"the mother didn't want to see her son",
"Romania might be unsafe at that time",
"the mother didn't like to write in pen"
] |
Which of the following is the correct contact way? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this hotel in the heart of Bedford overlooks the River Ouse, which winds through the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside. We offer a flexible approach to conferencing. With purpose-built meeting rooms offering a flexible and functional space, our hotel is designed for ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18184.txt | Built in 1794 for the 5th Duke of Bedford, this hotel in the heart of Bedford overlooks the River Ouse, which winds through the beautiful Bedfordshire countryside. We offer a flexible approach to conferencing. With purpose-built meeting rooms offering a flexible and functional space, our hotel is designed for comfort a... | [
"Calling them on 02335 246566",
"Calling them on 02347 654566",
"E-mailing them on info@bedfordswanhotel.co.uk",
"E-mailing them on info@bedfordshirehot'el.co.uk"
] |
What is the best title of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Big trees are incredibly important ecologically. For a start, they provide food for countless other species and shelter for many animals. With their tall branches in the sun, they capture vast amounts of energy. This allows them to produce massive crops of fruit and flowers that sustain much of the animal life... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9935.txt | Big trees are incredibly important ecologically. For a start, they provide food for countless other species and shelter for many animals. With their tall branches in the sun, they capture vast amounts of energy. This allows them to produce massive crops of fruit and flowers that sustain much of the animal life in the f... | [
"Big trees in trouble.",
"Advantages of big trees.",
"Results of big trees' disappearing.",
"Importance of big trees to humans."
] |
Linda does not think it expensive to ring, because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Linda and David have traveled by air from London to Sydney, Australia. Linda has promised her mother that she will ring her to let her know that they have arrived safely. This is something she had done ever since she was a child. David thinks it is not a good idea to ring so far, to spend too much, and to say ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7061.txt | Linda and David have traveled by air from London to Sydney, Australia. Linda has promised her mother that she will ring her to let her know that they have arrived safely. This is something she had done ever since she was a child. David thinks it is not a good idea to ring so far, to spend too much, and to say so little... | [
"it only costs four pounds and ninety pence",
"it is even more expensive to buy a new hat",
"she had telephoned home since she was a child",
"she will speak from one side of the word to the other"
] |
The writer wants to prove that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Education is not an end, but a means to an end. In other words, we do not educate children only for the purpose of educating them. Our purpose is to fit them for life.
In some modern countries it has for some time been fashionable to think that by free education for all -- one can solve all the problems of soc... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high704.txt | Education is not an end, but a means to an end. In other words, we do not educate children only for the purpose of educating them. Our purpose is to fit them for life.
In some modern countries it has for some time been fashionable to think that by free education for all -- one can solve all the problems of society and ... | [
"our society needs all kinds of jobs",
"our society needs free education for all",
"a farmer is more important than a professor",
"work with hands is the most important"
] |
In the author's opinion, _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Testing has taken the place of teaching in most public schools. Pretests, drills, tests, and retests. They know that the best way to read a textbook is to look at the questions at the end of the chapter and then read the text quickly for the answers. I believe that my daughter Erica, who gets excellent marks, ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11204.txt | Testing has taken the place of teaching in most public schools. Pretests, drills, tests, and retests. They know that the best way to read a textbook is to look at the questions at the end of the chapter and then read the text quickly for the answers. I believe that my daughter Erica, who gets excellent marks, has never... | [
"some good methods of assessment should take the place of tests",
"more attention should be paid to the nature and quality of what is taught",
"students should not be concerned with grades but do more reading and thinking",
"students needn't learn grammar skills because they are useless for understanding"
] |
In what way did the writer think his trip to the three countries was meaningful? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever thought about why traveling is important? It may seem obvious, but a good trip introduces you to a "new world". Geography matters: where you are going plays a huge role in how you think.
About six months after I moved to China, I got the chance to travel with a group of friends to Vietnam, Laos a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16905.txt | Have you ever thought about why traveling is important? It may seem obvious, but a good trip introduces you to a "new world". Geography matters: where you are going plays a huge role in how you think.
About six months after I moved to China, I got the chance to travel with a group of friends to Vietnam, Laos and Cambod... | [
"It brought him to a different part of the world.",
"It taught him how people live in those countries.",
"It made him think of what changes he should make in his life.",
"It helped him see how people in other countries view American wars."
] |
Pablo Picasso won the prize _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pablo Picasso was born in Spain in 1881. His father was an artist and also an art teacher. He gave little Picasso the first lesson in drawing. The boy showed great interest in it and learned it very quickly. Picasso drew so well that he won a prize - "Science and Charity" for his first important painting at th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9727.txt | Pablo Picasso was born in Spain in 1881. His father was an artist and also an art teacher. He gave little Picasso the first lesson in drawing. The boy showed great interest in it and learned it very quickly. Picasso drew so well that he won a prize - "Science and Charity" for his first important painting at the age 15.... | [
"\"Science and Art\" at the age of 15",
"\"Science and Charity\" at the age of 15",
"\"Science and Art\" at the age of 19",
"Science and Charity\" at the age of 23"
] |
What does the author mainly discuss in the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Annual holidays have become a luxury and are no longer a staple of family life, according to government research.
A getaway of a week or more is no longer considered essential by many families and is often beyond their reach, said the analysis of what parents and children say they really need. Fashionab... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21725.txt | Annual holidays have become a luxury and are no longer a staple of family life, according to government research.
A getaway of a week or more is no longer considered essential by many families and is often beyond their reach, said the analysis of what parents and children say they really need. Fashionable clothe... | [
"Cycling is very important for children's health.",
"Family holidays once a year have become a luxury.",
"It is vital for parents to eat together with children.",
"Parents are concerned with children's future."
] |
The study was completed by _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you in a bad mood? Don't worry! According to a new Australian study, a bad mood can actually be good for you. The study showed that being sad could help people to judge others more correctly and was also good for the memory.
The study was carried out by Professor Joseph Forgas at the University of New Sout... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3019.txt | Are you in a bad mood? Don't worry! According to a new Australian study, a bad mood can actually be good for you. The study showed that being sad could help people to judge others more correctly and was also good for the memory.
The study was carried out by Professor Joseph Forgas at the University of New South Wales."... | [
"sad participants",
"happy participants",
"Professor Joseph Forgas",
"Forgas' friends"
] |
How much does the cat weigh? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sam likes eating fish very much. He often buys fish in the shop and takes them home. One day his wife sees the fish and thinks, "Good! Now, I can ask my friends to have lunch and we can eat the fish. They like fish very much."
When Sam comes home from work in the evening, the fish is not there and his wife say... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5710.txt | Sam likes eating fish very much. He often buys fish in the shop and takes them home. One day his wife sees the fish and thinks, "Good! Now, I can ask my friends to have lunch and we can eat the fish. They like fish very much."
When Sam comes home from work in the evening, the fish is not there and his wife says, "Oh, y... | [
"One kilo.",
"Two kilos.",
"One and a half kilos.",
"Half a kilo."
] |
What does the children's song really mean? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, and the other gold.
This song expresses a nice rule: increasing friends. Sometimes things actually work out that way. I've met adults who've said, "We've been friends since kindergarten!" A friend who has known you forever is a treasure. But friendships don't ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14618.txt | Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver, and the other gold.
This song expresses a nice rule: increasing friends. Sometimes things actually work out that way. I've met adults who've said, "We've been friends since kindergarten!" A friend who has known you forever is a treasure. But friendships don't always la... | [
"Friendships don't last forever.",
"New friends are more important.",
"Only old friends are important.",
"Old friends are as important as new ones."
] |
We can learn from the passage that the human genome _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Imagine that the genome is a book.The book consists of 23 chapters with thousands of stories made up of paragraphs, words and letters on different levels.There are one billion words in the book, as long as 800 Bibles; if I read the genome out to you at the rate of one word per second for eight hours a day, i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1008.txt | Imagine that the genome is a book.The book consists of 23 chapters with thousands of stories made up of paragraphs, words and letters on different levels.There are one billion words in the book, as long as 800 Bibles; if I read the genome out to you at the rate of one word per second for eight hours a day, it would t... | [
"is as long as the River Danube",
"can be easily placed on the head of a pin",
"is coded with an alphabet of four letters",
"is smart enough to read and take photos of itself"
] |
According To the passage, which sentence is TRUE? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People live all over world. They live on land that is low. They live on land that is high. Some live near the oceans. Others live far from the oceans.
Earth has many different kinds of lands. In some places, the land is flat . Flat lands are called plains .
Some parts of Earth have hills. Hills are higher than... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2605.txt | People live all over world. They live on land that is low. They live on land that is high. Some live near the oceans. Others live far from the oceans.
Earth has many different kinds of lands. In some places, the land is flat . Flat lands are called plains .
Some parts of Earth have hills. Hills are higher than the land... | [
"The water in rivers and lakes is salty.",
"The water in oceans and all lakes is salty.",
"The water in oceans and some lakes is salty.",
"The water in oceans and of lakes is salty."
] |
Benjamin went to McDonald's to buy something for dinner. He bought a salad, a burger, and two packs of fries. He paid in total $15. How much did the burger cost, if one pack of fries was for $2 and the salad was three times that price? | Benjamin paid for the fries 2 * 2 = $<<2*2=4>>4.
The salad was three times the price of one pack of fries, so it cost 3 * 2 = $<<3*2=6>>6.
The cost of the burger was 15 - 6 - 4 = $<<15-6-4=5>>5.
#### 5 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Benjamin went to McDonald's to buy something for dinner. He bought a salad, a burger, and two packs of fries. He paid in total $15. How much did the burger cost, if one pack of fries was for $2 and the salad was three times that price? | Benjamin paid for the fries 2 * 2 = $<<2*2=4>>4.
The salad was three times the price of one pack of fries, so it cost 3 * 2 = $<<3*2=6>>6.
The cost of the burger was 15 - 6 - 4 = $<<15-6-4=5>>5.
#### 5 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What do we know about golf from the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature.However,whether you are on the mountains,in the waves,or on the grassland,you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry.Golf,as you may know,eats up not only large areas of c... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10353.txt | Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature.However,whether you are on the mountains,in the waves,or on the grassland,you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry.Golf,as you may know,eats up not only large areas of countrysid... | [
"It produces chemicals and wastes.",
"It is popular in Portugal and Spain.",
"It causes water shortages around the world.",
"It needs water and electricity to keep its courses green."
] |
Kelly can be best described as _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Mommy! Call I go and play outside with Danny? Please? I promise l will only play in the shade!" Kelly said.
What hurt her mother was only being able to stand aside when her daughter needed her most."Kelly...I'm really sorry.You can't go.I'm too concerned about you. You might accidentally go in the sun,which m... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14127.txt | "Mommy! Call I go and play outside with Danny? Please? I promise l will only play in the shade!" Kelly said.
What hurt her mother was only being able to stand aside when her daughter needed her most."Kelly...I'm really sorry.You can't go.I'm too concerned about you. You might accidentally go in the sun,which means we h... | [
"innocent and helpful",
"delicate and cautious",
"curious and determined",
"sensitive and thoughtful"
] |
Which of the following statements is not true according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Penguins can taste only sour and salty food, scientists have discovered. A genetic study suggests the flightless birds lost three of the five basic tastes long ago in evolution.
Taste is critical for survival in most animals, but may not matter in the penguin, which swallows fish whole, say researchers in Chin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9159.txt | Penguins can taste only sour and salty food, scientists have discovered. A genetic study suggests the flightless birds lost three of the five basic tastes long ago in evolution.
Taste is critical for survival in most animals, but may not matter in the penguin, which swallows fish whole, say researchers in China and the... | [
"Penguins swallow fish without chewing.",
"The findings were published in Current Biology journal.",
"Sending signals from sweet, umami, and bitter taste receptors to the brain does not work at very low temperatures.",
"Prof Jianzhi Zhang was the lead researcher of a university in UK, and Wuhan University, Ch... |
After the accident, the writer has come to realize that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Being beautiful means a lot to teenage girls. Once it did to me too. I was the vainest person in the world, but that all changed one December night.
It was a Thursday, and I was getting ready for the wrestling tournament the following day. I was so excited; it was going to be my first tournament as a cheerlead... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high441.txt | Being beautiful means a lot to teenage girls. Once it did to me too. I was the vainest person in the world, but that all changed one December night.
It was a Thursday, and I was getting ready for the wrestling tournament the following day. I was so excited; it was going to be my first tournament as a cheerleader. I wal... | [
"teenage girls care too much about their appearance",
"loving beauty will necessarily make one disfigured",
"we can never judge a person merely by one's looks",
"sometimes being beautiful can cost you something"
] |
Since europeans settled in the united states, about what percentage of topsoil has eroded away? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Since europeans settled in the united states, about what percentage of topsoil has eroded away? | 33 percent | science | null | null | null | 25 percent | 42 percent | 10 percent | 33 percent | Soil erosion is a natural occurrence. However, human activities have greatly accelerated soil erosion. In some locations, soil may now be eroding about 10 times faster than its natural rate. Since Europeans settled in the United States, approximately one-third of the topsoil has eroded away. | null | null | null |
The text is intended to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists in UK have grown a living human "brain". The team at Aston University created tiny bunch of cells which act like a mini nervous system.
They believe it could help find a cure for worse mental conditions like Parkinson's disease. Professor Michael Coleman is leading the research program. He explained... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6761.txt | Scientists in UK have grown a living human "brain". The team at Aston University created tiny bunch of cells which act like a mini nervous system.
They believe it could help find a cure for worse mental conditions like Parkinson's disease. Professor Michael Coleman is leading the research program. He explained, "We are... | [
"tell us about a breakthrough in medical research",
"introduce a research program in human's brain",
"introduce the progress of drugs for dementia",
"tell us about health problem in nerve system"
] |
When Dennis said "Hungry for chocolate soup?", he was to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1968, Easter preparation started on Saturday and Mom color1ed eggs. Mom boiled a few dozen eggs and while they cooled, Dennis, Diane and I gathered supplies. We put some color1 powder in each of six bowls, added boiling water and vinegar, and then mixed them together. Before dipping an egg into one of the p... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19507.txt | In 1968, Easter preparation started on Saturday and Mom color1ed eggs. Mom boiled a few dozen eggs and while they cooled, Dennis, Diane and I gathered supplies. We put some color1 powder in each of six bowls, added boiling water and vinegar, and then mixed them together. Before dipping an egg into one of the pretty col... | [
"ask the writer to eat together",
"give his eggs to the writer",
"treat the writer to chocolate",
"laugh at the writer"
] |
From the passage we know that the virus attacked thousands of computers on . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Email systems at thousands of companies' offices around the world were attacked by a virus called "Mellissa" that _ itself as "an important message" from a friend.
"Even though there was a weekend warning, more than 50,000 companies at about 100 places around the world have been attacked by the virus," comput... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21704.txt | Email systems at thousands of companies' offices around the world were attacked by a virus called "Mellissa" that _ itself as "an important message" from a friend.
"Even though there was a weekend warning, more than 50,000 companies at about 100 places around the world have been attacked by the virus," computer expert... | [
"Monday",
"Saturday",
"Friday",
"the first day of the month"
] |
An employee makes 30 dollars an hour for the first 40 hours in the workweek and an additional 50% for every hour above 40 in the week. If he works 6 hours for the first 3 days in the workweek and twice as many hours per day for the remaining 2 days, how much money did he make? | His overtime pay per hour is 30*1.5=$<<30*1.5=45>>45 per hour
He works 6*2=<<6*2=12>>12 hours per day for the last two days.
He works 6+6+6+12+12=<<6+6+6+12+12=42>>42 hours
He gets 42-40=<<42-40=2>>2 hours of overtime.
He makes 40*30+2*45=$<<40*30+2*45=1290>>1290 for the week
#### 1290 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | An employee makes 30 dollars an hour for the first 40 hours in the workweek and an additional 50% for every hour above 40 in the week. If he works 6 hours for the first 3 days in the workweek and twice as many hours per day for the remaining 2 days, how much money did he make? | His overtime pay per hour is 30*1.5=$<<30*1.5=45>>45 per hour
He works 6*2=<<6*2=12>>12 hours per day for the last two days.
He works 6+6+6+12+12=<<6+6+6+12+12=42>>42 hours
He gets 42-40=<<42-40=2>>2 hours of overtime.
He makes 40*30+2*45=$<<40*30+2*45=1290>>1290 for the week
#### 1290 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What can you learn from the words "two teenagers who are worlds apart"? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If boy wizard Harry Potter uses his magic to capture the hearts of millions of teenagers, high school students Gabriella and Troy have charmed American boys and girls with their stories of campus life.
They are the leading characters in High School Musical, a series of hugely successful films in the US. The ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9971.txt | If boy wizard Harry Potter uses his magic to capture the hearts of millions of teenagers, high school students Gabriella and Troy have charmed American boys and girls with their stories of campus life.
They are the leading characters in High School Musical, a series of hugely successful films in the US. The sequel ,... | [
"They live far away from each other.",
"They used to know each other well.",
"They have a big difference between each other.",
"They study at different schools."
] |
The elders in America today _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the old days, children were familiar with birth and death as part of life. This is perhaps the first generation of American youngsters who have never been close by during the birth of a baby and have never experienced the death of a family member.
Nowadays when people grow old, we often send them to nursing... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20744.txt | In the old days, children were familiar with birth and death as part of life. This is perhaps the first generation of American youngsters who have never been close by during the birth of a baby and have never experienced the death of a family member.
Nowadays when people grow old, we often send them to nursing homes. W... | [
"were often absent when a family member was born or dying",
"were quite unfamiliar with birth and death",
"usually saw the birth or death of a family member",
"had often experienced the fear of death as part of life"
] |
Which country controlled Canada before its independence? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One Canada, Two Languages
Canada is one of the few nations in the world to have two official languages: English and French. There are 10 provinces in the country but only one of these--Quebec is known as "French Canada". This is because it was founded by French explorers while British adventurers discovered th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high232.txt | One Canada, Two Languages
Canada is one of the few nations in the world to have two official languages: English and French. There are 10 provinces in the country but only one of these--Quebec is known as "French Canada". This is because it was founded by French explorers while British adventurers discovered the rest.
C... | [
"France.",
"Britain.",
"America.",
"Germany."
] |
How many cities has Lucy's U.S. tour plan already included? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - One of the world's most famous fossils - the 3.2 million-year-old Lucy skeleton unearthed in Ethiopia in 1974 - will go on an exhibition tour abroad for the first time in the United States, officials said Tuesday.
Even the Ethiopian public has only seen Lucy twice. The Lucy on exhib... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high496.txt | ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia - One of the world's most famous fossils - the 3.2 million-year-old Lucy skeleton unearthed in Ethiopia in 1974 - will go on an exhibition tour abroad for the first time in the United States, officials said Tuesday.
Even the Ethiopian public has only seen Lucy twice. The Lucy on exhibition at ... | [
"Four.",
"Five.",
"Six.",
"Eleven."
] |
The mother giraffe puts herself over her child and throws her long leg and kicks her baby because she _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A baby giraffe is born 10 feet high and usually lands on its back. Bringing a giraffe into the world is _ . In his book, A View from the Zoo, Gary Richmond describes how a new-born giraffe learns its first lesson.
The mother giraffe lowers her head long enough to take a quick look. Then she puts herself direct... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3974.txt | A baby giraffe is born 10 feet high and usually lands on its back. Bringing a giraffe into the world is _ . In his book, A View from the Zoo, Gary Richmond describes how a new-born giraffe learns its first lesson.
The mother giraffe lowers her head long enough to take a quick look. Then she puts herself directly over h... | [
"is an unkind mother",
"likes watching her bay sprawling",
"doesn't want her baby to live with her",
"wants to train her baby to get up in this way"
] |
The example of Barry Brown's friend is used to show that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Global Positioning Systems are now a part of everyday driving in many countries.These satellitebased systems provide turnbyturn directions to help people get to where they want to go.However,they can also cause a lot of problems,send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost.Many times,the driver i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6729.txt | Global Positioning Systems are now a part of everyday driving in many countries.These satellitebased systems provide turnbyturn directions to help people get to where they want to go.However,they can also cause a lot of problems,send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost.Many times,the driver is to blam... | [
"GPS is nothing but garbage",
"GPS is still not accurate enough",
"it is difficult for drivers to use GPS equipment",
"sometimes drivers are responsible for the problem"
] |
What should top students do in an exam? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Huangshi will have new rules about behaviour standards for middle school students very soon. Middle Schools are going to use a new way to decide who the top students are. The best students won't only have high marks. The new rules will be used first in No. 2 Middle School of Huangshi in September 2015. The fol... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18334.txt | Huangshi will have new rules about behaviour standards for middle school students very soon. Middle Schools are going to use a new way to decide who the top students are. The best students won't only have high marks. The new rules will be used first in No. 2 Middle School of Huangshi in September 2015. The following ar... | [
"Never cheat",
"Copy from books",
"Look at others' answers",
"Ask others for answers"
] |
If you want to buy a small bowl of mutton and carrot noodles and two large bowls of chicken and cabbage noodles, you can pay _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
House of noodles
We have three size bowls of noodles, small, medium and large. A small bowl of mutton and carrot noodles is RMB 5. A medium bowl of beef and potato noodles is RMB 7. A large bowl of chicken and cabbage noodles is RMB 8.
Welcome to our house.
Lunch special
We have some great specials. The cabba... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2493.txt | House of noodles
We have three size bowls of noodles, small, medium and large. A small bowl of mutton and carrot noodles is RMB 5. A medium bowl of beef and potato noodles is RMB 7. A large bowl of chicken and cabbage noodles is RMB 8.
Welcome to our house.
Lunch special
We have some great specials. The cabbage, tomat... | [
"RMB 24",
"RMB 21",
"RMB 18",
"RMB 23"
] |
The woman in the cafeteria mightbe _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Myfriend'sgrandfathercametoAmericafromafarminThailand.Afterarriving in New York, he went into a cafeteria inManhattan to get something to eat. He sat down at an empty table and waitedfor someone to take his order. Of course nobody did. Finally, a woman with abig plate full of food came up to him. She sat down... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10751.txt | Myfriend'sgrandfathercametoAmericafromafarminThailand.Afterarriving in New York, he went into a cafeteria inManhattan to get something to eat. He sat down at an empty table and waitedfor someone to take his order. Of course nobody did. Finally, a woman with abig plate full of food came up to him. She sat down opposite... | [
"awaitress",
"a friend ofgrandpa's",
"acustomer",
"an assistant"
] |
We can have more choices _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's a goal for millions and millions of families every year----keep the Christmas spending within a certain amount, but can still afford the gifts that your loved ones will enjoy. Never has this concern been greater in recent years than right now. Even so, there are several things that you can do to help.
Hit... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11017.txt | It's a goal for millions and millions of families every year----keep the Christmas spending within a certain amount, but can still afford the gifts that your loved ones will enjoy. Never has this concern been greater in recent years than right now. Even so, there are several things that you can do to help.
Hit the sale... | [
"on Black Friday",
"in a particular store",
"on the Internet",
"from retailers"
] |
After the author made the phone call, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mother's Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously ,did not give her good service ,pretended not to understand her ,or even acted as if they ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1508.txt | When I was growing up in America, I was ashamed of my mother's Chinese English. Because of her English, she was often treated unfairly. People in department stores, at banks, and at restaurants did not take her seriously ,did not give her good service ,pretended not to understand her ,or even acted as if they did not h... | [
"they forgave the stockbroker",
"they went to New York immediately",
"they failed to get the check",
"they spoke to their boss at once"
] |
The Browns have a 13-year-old son and 11-year-old daughter. If they stay on Liberty Hill Farm for one night, how much will they pay? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hee-haw! Scores of farms across the country are opening up to overnight guests. _
Sure, you and your kids plan to conquer the theme parks. In the meanwhile, why not make a little hay? Farm stays are fast becoming the great American alternative to the pre-packaged vacation.
LIBERTY HILL FARM
Rochester, Vt.; 80... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10657.txt | Hee-haw! Scores of farms across the country are opening up to overnight guests. _
Sure, you and your kids plan to conquer the theme parks. In the meanwhile, why not make a little hay? Farm stays are fast becoming the great American alternative to the pre-packaged vacation.
LIBERTY HILL FARM
Rochester, Vt.; 802/767-392... | [
"$175.",
"$220.",
"$235.",
"$250."
] |
Which of the following can be inferred from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
He leant down to the pickpocket. The heaving and gasping had stopped, but he was still making a show of his breathlessness.
"That's better," Mallon said. "Can you stand up? Try to stand up. Here," he said, and gripped the pickpocket's arm and forced him upright until he saw his face for the first time. As the ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17719.txt | He leant down to the pickpocket. The heaving and gasping had stopped, but he was still making a show of his breathlessness.
"That's better," Mallon said. "Can you stand up? Try to stand up. Here," he said, and gripped the pickpocket's arm and forced him upright until he saw his face for the first time. As the pickpocke... | [
"The taxi didn't take the pickpocket to his house in the end.",
"The pickpocket succeeded in stealing something from Mallon.",
"The pickpocket was a little suspicious of Mallon's intention to help him.",
"The umbrella seller gave an umbrella to Mallon free of charge."
] |
In describing the uniformity in the U.S. the author does not mention that | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although the U.S. is so big and its people have so many different ethnic (racial) backgrounds, it is in some ways less varied than Europe. The English language is used almost everywhere in its American form. The American way of speaking has developed independently of England and is on the whole closer to what ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6661.txt | Although the U.S. is so big and its people have so many different ethnic (racial) backgrounds, it is in some ways less varied than Europe. The English language is used almost everywhere in its American form. The American way of speaking has developed independently of England and is on the whole closer to what can be he... | [
"the American people get up and go to work at the same time.",
"the American people spend their holidays in the same pattern.",
"the American people buy and eat the same kind of food.",
"the American people have more or less the same income."
] |
What do Father and Rachel do at least once a month? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At least once a month one of my little kind kids and I try to have a father and daughter date night. Last night we were out for diner together after doing some fun things. We talked about some of her kind activities she did at school for their 100 Acts of Kindness challenge her class had. It was great to liste... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17491.txt | At least once a month one of my little kind kids and I try to have a father and daughter date night. Last night we were out for diner together after doing some fun things. We talked about some of her kind activities she did at school for their 100 Acts of Kindness challenge her class had. It was great to listen to the ... | [
"They visit poor people",
"They have a father and daughter date night",
"They help those who are in trouble",
"They have a dinner out"
] |
Ten percent of Jonessa's pay goes to paying tax. If her pay is $500, how much is her take-home pay? | Ten percent of $500 is $500 x 10/100 = $<<500*10/100=50>>50.
Hence, Jonessa's take-home pay is $500 - $50 = $<<500-50=450>>450.
#### 450 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Ten percent of Jonessa's pay goes to paying tax. If her pay is $500, how much is her take-home pay? | Ten percent of $500 is $500 x 10/100 = $<<500*10/100=50>>50.
Hence, Jonessa's take-home pay is $500 - $50 = $<<500-50=450>>450.
#### 450 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According the passage, we can know that GSM is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Any time! Any where! Decades ago there was no such thing" - "Communication".
Then, September 7th 1987, the global system for mobile communication or GSM was born. And international agreements that laid out the standards, regulations and practices gave rise to a global mobile phone industry.
To be honest, the ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11849.txt | "Any time! Any where! Decades ago there was no such thing" - "Communication".
Then, September 7th 1987, the global system for mobile communication or GSM was born. And international agreements that laid out the standards, regulations and practices gave rise to a global mobile phone industry.
To be honest, the world's f... | [
"a global-used mobile phone",
"a global mobile phone industry",
"a global mobile phone association",
"a global mobile communication system"
] |
After the earthcluake, you should _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A little knowledge can make a difference at a time of life or death. Do you know what to do if you find yourself in an earthquake?
lf you are inside:
Quickly move under a strong desk, a strong table or along a wall. You can also go into a small room like the bathroom. This will protect you from falling things.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle463.txt | A little knowledge can make a difference at a time of life or death. Do you know what to do if you find yourself in an earthquake?
lf you are inside:
Quickly move under a strong desk, a strong table or along a wall. You can also go into a small room like the bathroom. This will protect you from falling things. Do not g... | [
"look after injuries",
"not help the others around you",
"protect yourself without wearing shoes",
"not listen to the radio for the latest information"
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Coca-Cola has created a publicity stunt in Singapore -- a vending machine which gives out free cans of Coke in return for hugs. The _ idea is part of the company's Open Happiness campaign designed to attract young people in Singapore.
Students at the National University of Singapore were surprised to find ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8759.txt | Coca-Cola has created a publicity stunt in Singapore -- a vending machine which gives out free cans of Coke in return for hugs. The _ idea is part of the company's Open Happiness campaign designed to attract young people in Singapore.
Students at the National University of Singapore were surprised to find that the ... | [
"The campaign has achieved good results.",
"The campaign has cost Coca-Cola much money.",
"The Coca-Cola Hug Machines will be seen worldwide.",
"Coca-Cola focuses more on sharing happiness than on sales."
] |
More and more people in Britain are buying organic food because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
LONDON(Reuters)--Organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep.That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it.If this is not possible, the 26-year-old computer technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket to buy organic food.
"Organic produce is always better," Gold said."The f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6446.txt | LONDON(Reuters)--Organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep.That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it.If this is not possible, the 26-year-old computer technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket to buy organic food.
"Organic produce is always better," Gold said."The food is fr... | [
"they are getting richer",
"they can get the food anywhere",
"they like home-grown fruit",
"they consider the food free of pollution"
] |
What is the disadvantage of the credit cards? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Passing a store, you might just step in and see if the store has received any new CDs. Once in the store, you're delighted to discover some new CDs that you must have. You could buy them later, of course, but you're already here, so why not now? In the checkout line you wonder whether to write a check or pay w... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22662.txt | Passing a store, you might just step in and see if the store has received any new CDs. Once in the store, you're delighted to discover some new CDs that you must have. You could buy them later, of course, but you're already here, so why not now? In the checkout line you wonder whether to write a check or pay with a cre... | [
"They will leave you buying more than what you can really afford.",
"They will leave you spending more than paying in cash or with checks.",
"They can save you some money sometimes but later cost more.",
"They can save you some money but increase interest in your bank account."
] |
When does the sleeping position best show your secret personality? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone has two personalities -- one is showed to the world and the other is secret and real. You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control yourself, but when you're asleep, your sleeping _ shows the real you. And the important position that best shows your secret personali... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6828.txt | Everyone has two personalities -- one is showed to the world and the other is secret and real. You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control yourself, but when you're asleep, your sleeping _ shows the real you. And the important position that best shows your secret personality is whe... | [
"In the daytime.",
"After waking up.",
"During the sleep.",
"Before going to sleep."
] |
The main reason the writer stopped reading books was that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As I write this, I have half an eye on an old James Bond film that is showing on my computer. But this is a story about how I stopped watching TV and began reading again for pleasure, after ten years in which I hardly turned a page.
I suppose I was an enthusiastic reader of "literature" between the ages of nin... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3803.txt | As I write this, I have half an eye on an old James Bond film that is showing on my computer. But this is a story about how I stopped watching TV and began reading again for pleasure, after ten years in which I hardly turned a page.
I suppose I was an enthusiastic reader of "literature" between the ages of nine and fou... | [
"he found watching TV was more interesting",
"he became too busy to read any books",
"he found books were of little use to his work",
"he had to read a lot of manuals, contracts and documents"
] |
Drip iirigation requires less water and reduces what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Drip iirigation requires less water and reduces what? | salinization | science | null | null | null | sediment | moisture | bacteria | salinization | null | null | null | |
What can we learn from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
James lives in Hawaii and his mother lives in Korea. James speaks English (he never learned Korean), and his mom only speaks Korean. They communicate perfectly.
Eric is from Honduras, but he lives in the U.S. Eric just started learning English and speaks very little. But, everyday Eric reads the latest local ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23673.txt | James lives in Hawaii and his mother lives in Korea. James speaks English (he never learned Korean), and his mom only speaks Korean. They communicate perfectly.
Eric is from Honduras, but he lives in the U.S. Eric just started learning English and speaks very little. But, everyday Eric reads the latest local US news o... | [
"Babylon is just as practical as any other software.",
"Babylon can translate all the languages in the world.",
"Former translation software was not perfect in use.",
"One should use Babylon to surf a news site or webpage."
] |
At long weekends and holidays Friedrich Dobl used to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Friedrich Dobl, a Yugoslav working in Germany, was fed up with traffic jams. At long weekends and holiday times when he wanted to get him quickly he always found himself behind hundreds of other cars moving slowly along the notorious foreign workers' route through Germany and Austria.
How easy it all was for p... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15528.txt | Friedrich Dobl, a Yugoslav working in Germany, was fed up with traffic jams. At long weekends and holiday times when he wanted to get him quickly he always found himself behind hundreds of other cars moving slowly along the notorious foreign workers' route through Germany and Austria.
How easy it all was for police and... | [
"drive home in Germany",
"get caught in terrible traffic jams",
"meet other foreign workers",
"get to the place where he worked by a special quick route"
] |
What can reproduce by infecting the cell of a living host? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What can reproduce by infecting the cell of a living host? | virus | science | null | null | null | carcinogens | bacteria | mucus | virus | A virus cannot reproduce on its own. However, a virus can reproduce by infecting the cell of a living host. Inside the host cell, the virus uses the cell’s structures, materials, and energy to make copies of itself. | null | null | null |
Why was the university criticized? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Taking exams in a large group setting can be stressful for students and for the staff members who are watching over them.
When classrooms are crowded and desks are close together, cheating might be tempting.
One university in Thailand came up with an anti-cheating hat that makes it almost impossible for studen... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12124.txt | Taking exams in a large group setting can be stressful for students and for the staff members who are watching over them.
When classrooms are crowded and desks are close together, cheating might be tempting.
One university in Thailand came up with an anti-cheating hat that makes it almost impossible for students to see... | [
"The university was too strict.",
"The university made students wear strange looking hats.",
"The university prevented students cheating.",
"The students chose to use the hats."
] |
What's the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. It had not rained in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. If it did not rain soon, we would lose everything. On this day, I witnessed a wonder.
I was making lunch when I saw my 6-year-old son, Billy, walking very slowly toward th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6752.txt | It was one of the hottest days of the dry season. It had not rained in almost a month. The crops were dying. Cows had stopped giving milk. If it did not rain soon, we would lose everything. On this day, I witnessed a wonder.
I was making lunch when I saw my 6-year-old son, Billy, walking very slowly toward the woods. ... | [
"The wonder of water.",
"The wasted water",
"The crying mother and son",
"The dying deer"
] |
The author writes the passage mainly to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bowing is a very important custom in Japan. Unlike people in many other countries, they greet each other by bowing instead of shaking hands. It is impolite not to return a bow to whoever bows to you.
Bowing has many functions in one. It expresses the feeling of respect, thanks, regret, and so on. You can bow w... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3539.txt | Bowing is a very important custom in Japan. Unlike people in many other countries, they greet each other by bowing instead of shaking hands. It is impolite not to return a bow to whoever bows to you.
Bowing has many functions in one. It expresses the feeling of respect, thanks, regret, and so on. You can bow when you s... | [
"introduce the history of bowing in Japan",
"describe the purposes of bowing in Japan",
"describe different ways of bowing in Japan",
"introduce the Japanese custom of bowing"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The summer vacation is over. It's true that time flies.
In the vacation, the weather was very hot, but I enjoyed myself.
I did my homework in the morning. I got up at 6:30a.m. and took a walk in the garden for half an hour. After breakfast I began reading English and Chinese and did some math exercises. It usu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2674.txt | The summer vacation is over. It's true that time flies.
In the vacation, the weather was very hot, but I enjoyed myself.
I did my homework in the morning. I got up at 6:30a.m. and took a walk in the garden for half an hour. After breakfast I began reading English and Chinese and did some math exercises. It usually took... | [
"The writer began studying as soon as he got up.",
"The writer took a walk for half an hour before breakfast.",
"The writer made progress in his lessons.",
"The writer spent some time swimming in the afternoon."
] |
What term describes a wave in which particles of the medium vibrate at right angles, or perpendicular, to the direction that the wave travels? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What term describes a wave in which particles of the medium vibrate at right angles, or perpendicular, to the direction that the wave travels? | transverse wave | science | null | null | null | stimulation wave | drainage wave | symmetrical wave | transverse wave | A transverse wave is a wave in which particles of the medium vibrate at right angles, or perpendicular, to the direction that the wave travels. Another example of a transverse wave is the wave that passes through a rope with you shake one end of the rope up and down, as in the Figure below . The direction of the wave i... | null | null | null |
We can know from the advertisements that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A, B, C, D,. Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the Opera, by Andrew Lloyd Webber, debuts (appears in public for the first time ) in Shanghai , marking the production's first Asian performance. Since it was first staged in London , the play has been seen by 58million people all over the world.. The Phantom of ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21929.txt | A, B, C, D,. Phantom of the OperaThe Phantom of the Opera, by Andrew Lloyd Webber, debuts (appears in public for the first time ) in Shanghai , marking the production's first Asian performance. Since it was first staged in London , the play has been seen by 58million people all over the world.. The Phantom of the Opera... | [
"people living in Shanghai can`t see the performance of The Phantom of the Opera,",
"The Phantom of the Opera, is a musical play performed at the Paris Theatre",
"Cellist Kotova's photo can be seen on the covers of many fashion magazines",
"Yang Jing, the pipa player, accepts no western influence in her perfo... |
The passage is mostly likely a(n) _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fruit powered digital clock
Fruit's not only good to eat, but it can also power this Fruit digital Clock. This clock uses the scientific principles on which modern electrical storage batteries are based. The acid from the fruit helps transmit an electrical flow between two metal poles. The clock is priced at U... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6157.txt | Fruit powered digital clock
Fruit's not only good to eat, but it can also power this Fruit digital Clock. This clock uses the scientific principles on which modern electrical storage batteries are based. The acid from the fruit helps transmit an electrical flow between two metal poles. The clock is priced at US $ 15. C... | [
"entertainment information",
"science reports on new high - technology",
"introduction of some kinds of musical boxes",
"advertisement for new products"
] |
We can know from the passage that Abe was _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Abraham Lincoln was young, he worked in a store. One day a woman came into the store and bought some things. They added up to two dollars and six and a quarter cents.
The bill was paid, and the woman was satisfied. But the young storekeeper, not feeling quite sure about his calculations , added up the th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7681.txt | When Abraham Lincoln was young, he worked in a store. One day a woman came into the store and bought some things. They added up to two dollars and six and a quarter cents.
The bill was paid, and the woman was satisfied. But the young storekeeper, not feeling quite sure about his calculations , added up the things agai... | [
"easy to get worried",
"confident but careless",
"honest and responsible",
"funny but well behaved"
] |
The contestant was required to write down the word _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can you write down a Chinese word being read to you? Sometimes it can be difficult when you find the word is not included in most dictionaries.
Lu Jialei, 14, from Hangzhou Foreign Language School, won the CCTV Chinese Character Spelling Contest on Oct 18th, 2013. About 160 people competed. The host read a w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2665.txt | Can you write down a Chinese word being read to you? Sometimes it can be difficult when you find the word is not included in most dictionaries.
Lu Jialei, 14, from Hangzhou Foreign Language School, won the CCTV Chinese Character Spelling Contest on Oct 18th, 2013. About 160 people competed. The host read a word to th... | [
"after the contestant read the word to the host",
"before the host read the word to the contestant",
"after the host explained its meaning and gave sample sentences",
"before the contestant explained its meaning and gave sample sentences"
] |
Why did Mary Cassatt's family move to Europe when she was seven years old? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mary Cassatt was born in Pennsylvania in 1844. When she was seven, her family moved to Europe. They wanted their children to understand European ways and the people who lived there. They travelled a lot and she had visited many countries by the time she was 10 years old. After four years they returned to Ameri... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18154.txt | Mary Cassatt was born in Pennsylvania in 1844. When she was seven, her family moved to Europe. They wanted their children to understand European ways and the people who lived there. They travelled a lot and she had visited many countries by the time she was 10 years old. After four years they returned to America.
... | [
"The family planned to make a living there.",
"The family wanted to visit some European artists.",
"The family took their children to study art.",
"The family wanted their children to learn about Europe."
] |
When do people often fly kites? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Spring is a good season to fly kites. You can fly your kites in the park, in the field or on the play ground. There are many different kinds of kites. Some look like birds; Some look like planes and some look like butterflies. People often fly kites on a sunny and windy day. And the best month for flying kites... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle764.txt | Spring is a good season to fly kites. You can fly your kites in the park, in the field or on the play ground. There are many different kinds of kites. Some look like birds; Some look like planes and some look like butterflies. People often fly kites on a sunny and windy day. And the best month for flying kites is March... | [
"On a cold day.",
"On a rainy day.",
"On a cloudy day.",
"On a sunny and windy day."
] |
According to the passage, the Super Bowl is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On "Super Bowl Sunday", millions of Americans are glued to their TVs. They are eating pizza, chicken wings and chips and cheering every move. They're watching the Super Bowl.
Why are Americans so crazy about American football? Well, it is more exciting than other sports. One team can lose possession of the bal... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17776.txt | On "Super Bowl Sunday", millions of Americans are glued to their TVs. They are eating pizza, chicken wings and chips and cheering every move. They're watching the Super Bowl.
Why are Americans so crazy about American football? Well, it is more exciting than other sports. One team can lose possession of the ball in a mi... | [
"a well-received American football game",
"an expensive American sport",
"an impressive TV performance",
"a most-watched TV series"
] |
Stacy, Steve and Sylar have 1100 berries total. Stacy has 4 times as many berries as Steve, and Steve has double the number of berries that Skylar has. How many berries does Stacy have? | Let x be the number of berries Skylar has.
Steve has 2x berries
Stacy has 4(2x)=8x berries
1100=x+2x+8x
1100=11x
x = <<100=100>>100 berries
Stacy has 8(100)=<<8*100=800>>800 berries
#### 800 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Stacy, Steve and Sylar have 1100 berries total. Stacy has 4 times as many berries as Steve, and Steve has double the number of berries that Skylar has. How many berries does Stacy have? | Let x be the number of berries Skylar has.
Steve has 2x berries
Stacy has 4(2x)=8x berries
1100=x+2x+8x
1100=11x
x = <<100=100>>100 berries
Stacy has 8(100)=<<8*100=800>>800 berries
#### 800 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The author mentions all the following EXCEPT _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BERLIN -- With the crisis in Japan raising fears about nuclear power, Germany and Switzerland said on Monday that they would reassess the safety of their own reactors.
Doris Leuthard, the Swiss energy minister, said Switzerland would put off plans to build nuclear plants. She said no new ones would be permitte... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high738.txt | BERLIN -- With the crisis in Japan raising fears about nuclear power, Germany and Switzerland said on Monday that they would reassess the safety of their own reactors.
Doris Leuthard, the Swiss energy minister, said Switzerland would put off plans to build nuclear plants. She said no new ones would be permitted until e... | [
"The moratorium in Germany will give time to examine the nuclear plants safety standards.",
"Switzerland will not build new nuclear plants unless they meet the experts' safety standards.",
"The Social Democrats in Germany shares the same view with the Free Democratic Party.",
"Russia will try to learn somethi... |
In Britain, most national papers give their voices for _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
British Newspapers
In Britain there are 11 national daily newspapers and most people read one of them every day. There are two kinds of newspapers. One is large in size and has many detailed articles about national and international events. These newspapers are called the serious papers or the quality papers. ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9511.txt | British Newspapers
In Britain there are 11 national daily newspapers and most people read one of them every day. There are two kinds of newspapers. One is large in size and has many detailed articles about national and international events. These newspapers are called the serious papers or the quality papers. The other... | [
"the Labor Party",
"the Conservative Party",
"neither of the two parties",
"both parties"
] |
The speaker will discuss the following except | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello, children and parents. Thank you all for coming to this meeting. I'd like to start by confirming that we will receive some money from the government for our school trip to Indonesia.
We will receive approximately $1,300 per child, which will reduce the overall cost to you.
Now that we are sure to get th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20146.txt | Hello, children and parents. Thank you all for coming to this meeting. I'd like to start by confirming that we will receive some money from the government for our school trip to Indonesia.
We will receive approximately $1,300 per child, which will reduce the overall cost to you.
Now that we are sure to get the money, ... | [
"transport",
"hotels",
"spending money",
"places to see"
] |
One day he hit a car because _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Harry likes driving his car very fast, and one day he hit another car. He jumped out and ran to it. There was an old man in the car. He was very angry and said to Harry." What were you doing? You nearly killed me!"
"Yes," Harry answered," I am very sorry." He took a bottle out of his car and said, "Drink som... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2609.txt | Harry likes driving his car very fast, and one day he hit another car. He jumped out and ran to it. There was an old man in the car. He was very angry and said to Harry." What were you doing? You nearly killed me!"
"Yes," Harry answered," I am very sorry." He took a bottle out of his car and said, "Drink some of this... | [
"he wanted to kill the old man",
"he drank a lot of whisky",
"he drove his car too fast",
"he had many bottles of whisky"
] |
You are a new student.Why may a bank welcome you as a customer? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Money Matters for Students
GETTING A GRANT
Who pays?
The local education authority (LEA) for the area in which the student is living.
Who can get this money?
Anyone who gets a place on a first degree course,although a student who has already attended a course of advanced further education may not.Students mus... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6991.txt | Money Matters for Students
GETTING A GRANT
Who pays?
The local education authority (LEA) for the area in which the student is living.
Who can get this money?
Anyone who gets a place on a first degree course,although a student who has already attended a course of advanced further education may not.Students must also ha... | [
"They know you receive money regularly.",
"They charge students extra.",
"They hope you will be rich in the future.",
"They need students accounts in term-time."
] |
The soldiers didn't say anything because_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr Parker was born in a small village. His father was so poor that he couldn't send him to school. The boy had to help his parents to do some farming and learned English and maths by himself when he was free. Later on he was made to leave his home village and hoped to find a job in a city. And as soon as war b... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5772.txt | Mr Parker was born in a small village. His father was so poor that he couldn't send him to school. The boy had to help his parents to do some farming and learned English and maths by himself when he was free. Later on he was made to leave his home village and hoped to find a job in a city. And as soon as war broke out,... | [
"they were afraid of the general",
"they thought their foods were good",
"the officer followed the general",
"the general didn't agree with them"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Boy Scout is sending 69 boxes of clothes to prefix = st1 /Afghanistan, in a project inspired by his father's employment to the war-torn region.
Nick Shawen decided to begin a clothing drive after receiving e-mails from his father. His mother said they learned of children coming into the hospital and losing the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18249.txt | Boy Scout is sending 69 boxes of clothes to prefix = st1 /Afghanistan, in a project inspired by his father's employment to the war-torn region.
Nick Shawen decided to begin a clothing drive after receiving e-mails from his father. His mother said they learned of children coming into the hospital and losing their belong... | [
"Nick's sister wanted to go to Afghanistanbecause her father worked there.",
"The Shawens have sent 69 soccer balls to Afghanistan.",
"Those who received the help felt very happy.",
"The Eagle Project was started by Nick's father."
] |
For what purpose is the festival most probably held? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Greek Roman Festival
Friday, April 28th
You can join one group. As a member of the group, you will take part in at least ONE of the following activities.
1Compete in an Olympic event. Remember there is only small space for each event, so don't be late.
Hercules Throw. Throw a football through a hoop 20 feet... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3546.txt | Greek Roman Festival
Friday, April 28th
You can join one group. As a member of the group, you will take part in at least ONE of the following activities.
1Compete in an Olympic event. Remember there is only small space for each event, so don't be late.
Hercules Throw. Throw a football through a hoop 20 feet away.
T... | [
"To improve students artistic talent.",
"To make students more physically strong.",
"To make students more creative in making foods or performing.",
"To help students learn about ancient Greek and Roman cultures."
] |
What is the author's chief concern about the increasing use of City Bikes? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New Yorkers are gradually getting used to more bicyclers on those hot blue City Bikes.But what about local bike shops? Is City Bike rolling up riders at their expense? At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca,manager W.Ben said the shop has seen an increase in its overall sales due to the bike-share program."It's getting mo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12727.txt | New Yorkers are gradually getting used to more bicyclers on those hot blue City Bikes.But what about local bike shops? Is City Bike rolling up riders at their expense? At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca,manager W.Ben said the shop has seen an increase in its overall sales due to the bike-share program."It's getting more people... | [
"How non--cyclists respond to the program.",
"How local bike shops owners oppose the program.",
"How it affects local bike businesses.",
"How the safety of bike riders can be ensured."
] |
The one who put on the first ad probably wants to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
* Share Flats: Happy Valley big flat, 1 room ready for use immediately. Quiet and convenient, fully furnished, park view. $6,800 including bills with maid. Female nonsmoker. No pet. Sara 25720836 or 10077809.
* Moving Sale: 2 armchairs, red/brown at $400 each; coffee table, black, wood, $800; oil painting, big... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2784.txt | * Share Flats: Happy Valley big flat, 1 room ready for use immediately. Quiet and convenient, fully furnished, park view. $6,800 including bills with maid. Female nonsmoker. No pet. Sara 25720836 or 10077809.
* Moving Sale: 2 armchairs, red/brown at $400 each; coffee table, black, wood, $800; oil painting, big, $900; T... | [
"rent a beautiful flat of her own in Happy Valley",
"find another lady to share the cost to rent a flat",
"share her room in a flat with whoever has no pet",
"take on a maid to look after herself and the flat"
] |
For what purpose did the author say a loud "thank you" to the doorman? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On the way to California, my family stopped for lunch. As we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant, a man with a dirty face jumped up from a chair, opened the door for us and greeted us in a friendly way.
Once inside, my daughters said in a low voice, "Mom, he smells." After we ordered our lunch, I expl... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8739.txt | On the way to California, my family stopped for lunch. As we walked toward the entrance to the restaurant, a man with a dirty face jumped up from a chair, opened the door for us and greeted us in a friendly way.
Once inside, my daughters said in a low voice, "Mom, he smells." After we ordered our lunch, I explained, te... | [
"She wanted to give the children a lesson of gratitude.",
"She showed her real love for him.",
"She wanted to give the doorman a hand.",
"She just showed her polite manner."
] |
Which of the following is the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last year, around Labor Day, I read a "Happy Ad" in our local newspaper. There was a lady in a local nursing home, who was celebrating her 90th birthday and her family wanted everyone to know about it. It said that if you wanted to drop her a line, here was her address. So I did. I found a birthday card and dr... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1220.txt | Last year, around Labor Day, I read a "Happy Ad" in our local newspaper. There was a lady in a local nursing home, who was celebrating her 90th birthday and her family wanted everyone to know about it. It said that if you wanted to drop her a line, here was her address. So I did. I found a birthday card and dropped her... | [
"A Kind Act",
"An Old Lady",
"A Happy Ad",
"A Considerate Son"
] |
Where does Mr. Lee live? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mike's father, Mr. Lee, is a farmer. He lives on the farm. He is happy to see his son move to a new flat in the city. One day, Mr. Lee comes to visit his son with a big orange pumpkin, about 10 kg. He grows it all by himself. "I'll let my son share it with his neighbours . Everyone likes pumpkin. Then Mike an... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5731.txt | Mike's father, Mr. Lee, is a farmer. He lives on the farm. He is happy to see his son move to a new flat in the city. One day, Mr. Lee comes to visit his son with a big orange pumpkin, about 10 kg. He grows it all by himself. "I'll let my son share it with his neighbours . Everyone likes pumpkin. Then Mike and his nei... | [
"On the farm.",
"In the city.",
"On the sixteenth floor of a flat.",
"On the right of a woman."
] |
According to the passage, orange _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Getting ready for a big test? Want to get some extra energy for your next sports event? Or do you just need to relax? Match the mood you're in( or the mood you'd like to be in) to the descriptions below and find out what color may help.
Feeling tired: Red can help you meet the demands of a busy day. If you've ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11684.txt | Getting ready for a big test? Want to get some extra energy for your next sports event? Or do you just need to relax? Match the mood you're in( or the mood you'd like to be in) to the descriptions below and find out what color may help.
Feeling tired: Red can help you meet the demands of a busy day. If you've got a tou... | [
"helps fire one's imagination",
"helps you deal with people easily",
"helps have a good rest",
"helps save energy"
] |
How did the writer feel when he found it was still raining heavily? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tuesday, Jan. 6, 9:50 p.m.
We were sitting in our warm living room. The TV was on, and everything was peaceful. Suddenly the light went on and off for a few times and then went out completely. Then the rain started, and everything went black. We found the flashlight and some candles and went to bed.
Wednesday,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7828.txt | Tuesday, Jan. 6, 9:50 p.m.
We were sitting in our warm living room. The TV was on, and everything was peaceful. Suddenly the light went on and off for a few times and then went out completely. Then the rain started, and everything went black. We found the flashlight and some candles and went to bed.
Wednesday, Jan. 7, ... | [
"Angry.",
"Sad.",
"Scared.",
"Shocked."
] |
This passage may most probably be taken from _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
English words don't stay the same. People need new words for new ideas and new inventions. Some new words come into use, and some old words are used in a new way.
English can change by borrowing words from other languages. The word "tomato" was borrowed from Mexico, and "tea" came from China, and so on. Now a ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8553.txt | English words don't stay the same. People need new words for new ideas and new inventions. Some new words come into use, and some old words are used in a new way.
English can change by borrowing words from other languages. The word "tomato" was borrowed from Mexico, and "tea" came from China, and so on. Now a great man... | [
"a story book",
"a science magazine",
"a business report",
"a TV advertisement"
] |
The writer met the soldiers when he _ to Chicago. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Choose the best answer (,)
I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment , and sat down in my seat.Just before take-off,a line of soldiers came down the aisle and filled all the empty seats.
After flying for about an hour,an announcement was made that sack lunch were available for $5.As I reached for my walle... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6375.txt | Choose the best answer (,)
I put my carry-on in the luggage compartment , and sat down in my seat.Just before take-off,a line of soldiers came down the aisle and filled all the empty seats.
After flying for about an hour,an announcement was made that sack lunch were available for $5.As I reached for my wallet to buy ... | [
"took a coach",
"took a plane",
"took a bus",
"took a train"
] |
What is the best title for this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
March 5 is "Lei Feng Day". Fifty years ago on this day, Chairman Mao Zedong called on people to "learn from Lei Feng". Now half a century has passed. Is the spirit of Lei Feng outdated? Some people have shown us that it's not. But people have also changed the ways in which they help others.
Li Yulin, who works... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2166.txt | March 5 is "Lei Feng Day". Fifty years ago on this day, Chairman Mao Zedong called on people to "learn from Lei Feng". Now half a century has passed. Is the spirit of Lei Feng outdated? Some people have shown us that it's not. But people have also changed the ways in which they help others.
Li Yulin, who works in a hos... | [
"Volunteer Work.",
"The Spirit of Lei Feng Is Everywhere.",
"Positive Energy.",
"Lei Feng Is Outdated."
] |
What should the governments do to make the traffic better? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
With more and more cars on the road, the traffic jam will happen. How do we see it and how can we solve the problem?
We know that the traffic jam happens in many places, especially in big cities. What are reasons for the problem? On one hand, some people think that they should have a car when they have enough... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6207.txt | With more and more cars on the road, the traffic jam will happen. How do we see it and how can we solve the problem?
We know that the traffic jam happens in many places, especially in big cities. What are reasons for the problem? On one hand, some people think that they should have a car when they have enough money, a... | [
"They should educate those people who are young.",
"They should educate those people who are old.",
"They should set up a much more perfect traffic system.",
"They shouldn't allow people to buy so many cars."
] |
The students may most probably be the people _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Five Rules for Keeping Fit
Hi, there! I'm Grystal Collins, and I'm very happy to share some time with you. So, you want to keep fit, huh? Well, you surely came to the right place. Together we can keep fit and healthy, and succeed in doing that. It's easy. Everybody can do it, you hear? Just remember the fi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1447.txt | The Five Rules for Keeping Fit
Hi, there! I'm Grystal Collins, and I'm very happy to share some time with you. So, you want to keep fit, huh? Well, you surely came to the right place. Together we can keep fit and healthy, and succeed in doing that. It's easy. Everybody can do it, you hear? Just remember the five golden... | [
"who are ill",
"who want to be healthier",
"who are Crystal Collins' good friends",
"who are not interested in taking exercise"
] |
Which of the following shows the fact that the populations of large fish have dropped? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists in Canada say big ocean fish have almost disappeared from the world since the start of industrial fishing in the nineteen-fifties. The scientists found that population of large fish like tuna; swordfish and cod have dropped by ninety percent in the past fifty years.
The study took ten years. The res... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1131.txt | Scientists in Canada say big ocean fish have almost disappeared from the world since the start of industrial fishing in the nineteen-fifties. The scientists found that population of large fish like tuna; swordfish and cod have dropped by ninety percent in the past fifty years.
The study took ten years. The researchers ... | [
"Today's \"large\"fish are smaller than those of the past.",
"Longline boats now might catch fewer fish every one-hundred hooks.",
"Fish even able to reproduce don't have the chance to live longer.",
"Japanese boats could catch about ten fish for every 100 hooks."
] |
How old was Robert when the story happened? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Robert is thirteen years old now , but he still remembers one day ten years ago, when he tried to get a bottle of milk from the fridge. The bottle fell to the floor and the milk spilled all over the floor.
When his mother came into the kitchen , she didn't shout at him"Oh, Robert, it is _ . Well ,would you li... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6706.txt | Robert is thirteen years old now , but he still remembers one day ten years ago, when he tried to get a bottle of milk from the fridge. The bottle fell to the floor and the milk spilled all over the floor.
When his mother came into the kitchen , she didn't shout at him"Oh, Robert, it is _ . Well ,would you like to pla... | [
"He was two years old",
"He was three years old",
"He was ten years old",
"He was thirteen years old"
] |
We can learn from the passage that_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Of all the websites,one that has attracted attention recently is _ .Most of this attention has come from the media and tells every reason why the website should be shut down.The threat of internet predators is indeed a tough reality,but shutting down the site is not the answer.If _ were shut down,another sit... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17015.txt | Of all the websites,one that has attracted attention recently is _ .Most of this attention has come from the media and tells every reason why the website should be shut down.The threat of internet predators is indeed a tough reality,but shutting down the site is not the answer.If _ were shut down,another site would q... | [
"not everybody you meet on line is honest and reliable",
"it is not acceptable to post a photo of a friend on line",
"it is not safe by chatting with grown-ups on the website",
"only you and your friends can view your personal profile"
] |
Which of the following statements is true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Five years after a deadly earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, recovery remains years away.
More than 16,000 people died in the disaster and more than 470,000 were removed from their homes, says the Japanese Red Cross Society. Over 2,500 people are still missing and predicted dead. After pressure from survivors, ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19671.txt | Five years after a deadly earthquake and tsunami hit Japan, recovery remains years away.
More than 16,000 people died in the disaster and more than 470,000 were removed from their homes, says the Japanese Red Cross Society. Over 2,500 people are still missing and predicted dead. After pressure from survivors, the Japan... | [
"In Fukushima, more than 10,000 families still cannot return home.",
"The disaster forced Japan to close most of its nuclear power plants.",
"Japanese authorities were forced to do more after the disaster.",
"Chikara Yoshida and his daughter posted a petition on the Associated Press."
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the 1950s, a family that owned a farm near Beulah, Michigan kept a bull chained to an elm . The bull paced around the tree, dragging the heavy iron chain, which led to a groove in the bark . The groove deepened over the years. Though for whatever reason, it did not kill the tree.
After some years, the fa... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4838.txt | In the 1950s, a family that owned a farm near Beulah, Michigan kept a bull chained to an elm . The bull paced around the tree, dragging the heavy iron chain, which led to a groove in the bark . The groove deepened over the years. Though for whatever reason, it did not kill the tree.
After some years, the family took... | [
"A groove formed because of natural forces.",
"The family decided to keep the tree because they had become attached to it.",
"All of the elms in Beulah, Michigan died of the disease.",
"The plant experts advised the family to chop it down."
] |
From the passage we learn that Mindle is a device which _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Customers,
I love slipping into a comfortable chair for a long read--as I relax into the chair, I also relax into the author's words, stories and ideas. The physical book is so elegant that it disappears into the background, and what remains is the author's world.
Today, we at Amazon are excited to anno... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high573.txt | Dear Customers,
I love slipping into a comfortable chair for a long read--as I relax into the chair, I also relax into the author's words, stories and ideas. The physical book is so elegant that it disappears into the background, and what remains is the author's world.
Today, we at Amazon are excited to announce Mind... | [
"has neither wires nor weight",
"is operated by a computer",
"disappears while you read",
"can find a book within one minute"
] |
In the author's opinion the biggest difference between "bright" children and "not bright" children lies in _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When we talk about intelligence, we do not mean the ability to get good scores in certain kinds of tests or even the ability to do well in school. By intelligence we mean a way of living and behaving, especially in a new or anxious situation. If we want to test intelligence, we need to find out how a person ac... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6086.txt | When we talk about intelligence, we do not mean the ability to get good scores in certain kinds of tests or even the ability to do well in school. By intelligence we mean a way of living and behaving, especially in a new or anxious situation. If we want to test intelligence, we need to find out how a person acts instea... | [
"the amount of intelligence",
"the different situations they face",
"the different attitudes to life",
"the background of life"
] |
_ are in Kevin's drawer. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Miss Han: You bring many things to school, Kevin. Can you tell me what are on your desk?
Kevin: Yes, I can. There is an eraser, a ruler, three pencils and a pencil box on my desk.
Miss Han: What is in your drawer ?
Kevin: In my drawer, there are two books and a notebook.
Miss Han: What is that on the floor?... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4388.txt | Miss Han: You bring many things to school, Kevin. Can you tell me what are on your desk?
Kevin: Yes, I can. There is an eraser, a ruler, three pencils and a pencil box on my desk.
Miss Han: What is in your drawer ?
Kevin: In my drawer, there are two books and a notebook.
Miss Han: What is that on the floor?
Kevin: I... | [
"Some notebooks",
"Three books",
"Two notebooks and a book",
"Two books and a notebook"
] |
Toby wants to walk an average of 9,000 steps per day over the next week. On Sunday he walked 9,400 steps. On Monday he walked 9,100 steps. On Tuesday he walked 8,300 steps. On Wednesday he walked 9,200 steps. On Thursday he walked 8,900 steps. How many steps does he need to average on Friday and Saturday to meet his go... | He needs to walk 63,000 steps in a week because 7 x 9,000 = <<7*9000=63000>>63,000
He has 18,100 steps to walk on Friday and Saturday because 63,000 - 9,400 - 9,100 - 8,300 - 9,200 - 8,900 = <<63000-9400-9100-8300-9200-8900=18100>>18,100
He needs to walk an average of 9,050 on Friday and Saturday because 18,100 / 2 = <... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Toby wants to walk an average of 9,000 steps per day over the next week. On Sunday he walked 9,400 steps. On Monday he walked 9,100 steps. On Tuesday he walked 8,300 steps. On Wednesday he walked 9,200 steps. On Thursday he walked 8,900 steps. How many steps does he need to average on Friday and Saturday to meet his go... | He needs to walk 63,000 steps in a week because 7 x 9,000 = <<7*9000=63000>>63,000
He has 18,100 steps to walk on Friday and Saturday because 63,000 - 9,400 - 9,100 - 8,300 - 9,200 - 8,900 = <<63000-9400-9100-8300-9200-8900=18100>>18,100
He needs to walk an average of 9,050 on Friday and Saturday because 18,100 / 2 = <... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What did the old soldiers do more than 70 years ago? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When we interviewed what the life was like more than 70 years ago, many old soldiers were full of tears in their eyes. They told us that they never forgot those days when they were in the army, during which they lived hard lives but spared no effort to fight against the enemies.
Now in the year 2015 comes the ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6267.txt | When we interviewed what the life was like more than 70 years ago, many old soldiers were full of tears in their eyes. They told us that they never forgot those days when they were in the army, during which they lived hard lives but spared no effort to fight against the enemies.
Now in the year 2015 comes the first gre... | [
"They took part in a war.",
"They experienced something special.",
"They worked hard for the parade.",
"They answered a reporter's questions."
] |
There was something wrong with the writer's car _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last July, my 12-year-old car died on California's Santa Freeway. It was an hour before sunset, and I was 25 miles from home. I couldn't reach anyone to pick me up, so I decided to take a bus. Not knowing the routes, I thought I'd just go east.
A bus stopped. I got on and asked the driver how far she was going... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1456.txt | Last July, my 12-year-old car died on California's Santa Freeway. It was an hour before sunset, and I was 25 miles from home. I couldn't reach anyone to pick me up, so I decided to take a bus. Not knowing the routes, I thought I'd just go east.
A bus stopped. I got on and asked the driver how far she was going, "Ten mo... | [
"late at night",
"early in the morning",
"an hour before sunset",
"thirty minutes after sunset"
] |
What is the name of the fungi that are ubiquitous in lakes and soil? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the name of the fungi that are ubiquitous in lakes and soil? | chytrids | science | null | null | null | sporozoans | eomycota | zygomycota | chytrids | null | null | null |
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