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What can we learn from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Audrey Hepburn (*) was born on May 4, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium. She really was blue-blood from the beginning with her father, a wealthy English banker, and her mother, a Dutch noblewoman. After her parents divorced, Audrey went to London with her mother where she went to a private girl school. Later, when her... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16219.txt | Audrey Hepburn (*) was born on May 4, 1929 in Brussels, Belgium. She really was blue-blood from the beginning with her father, a wealthy English banker, and her mother, a Dutch noblewoman. After her parents divorced, Audrey went to London with her mother where she went to a private girl school. Later, when her mother m... | [
"Audrey Hepburn was born into a poor family.",
"In 1957, Audrey Hepburn won another success in Funny Face.",
"Audrey Hepburn received many parts shortly after being spotted modeling by the producer.",
"In 1993 Audrey became a special ambassador to the United Nations fund helping children in Latin America and ... |
When did the story happen? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was Sunday and Tom was staying home. After breakfast he went out into the garden and played quietly by himself. There were no kids around and he was used to playing alone quietly. He played with Bobby, the dog. He climbed up and down the trees. Sometimes a bird would come down to perch on top of the doghous... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle903.txt | It was Sunday and Tom was staying home. After breakfast he went out into the garden and played quietly by himself. There were no kids around and he was used to playing alone quietly. He played with Bobby, the dog. He climbed up and down the trees. Sometimes a bird would come down to perch on top of the doghouse.
Then T... | [
"On a Sunday afternoon.",
"On a Sunday morning.",
"At noon.",
"In the evening."
] |
What color is P? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What's this? It's P. What color is it? It's green. What's this and what color is it? It's E. It's yellow. What's this? It's N. It's red. What's this? It's a pen. Spell it,please. P--E---N. I have a blue pen. This my ruler. It's yellow. My jacket is black and my quilt is green. It's nice.
Question:
What color... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4886.txt | What's this? It's P. What color is it? It's green. What's this and what color is it? It's E. It's yellow. What's this? It's N. It's red. What's this? It's a pen. Spell it,please. P--E---N. I have a blue pen. This my ruler. It's yellow. My jacket is black and my quilt is green. It's nice. | [
"Green",
"Yellow",
"Red",
"Blue"
] |
Henry wants to let the doctor believe _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Henry is from the USA. He is on holiday in London.
One day he is not feeling very well. So he asks a waiter in the hotel, "I want to see a doctor. Can you give me the name of a good one?"
The waiter looks in a book, and says, "Dr. Green."
"Is he expensive?"
"Well," the waiter answers, "Usually, you need to pay... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4803.txt | Henry is from the USA. He is on holiday in London.
One day he is not feeling very well. So he asks a waiter in the hotel, "I want to see a doctor. Can you give me the name of a good one?"
The waiter looks in a book, and says, "Dr. Green."
"Is he expensive?"
"Well," the waiter answers, "Usually, you need to pay 20 pound... | [
"he wasn't ill",
"it is the second time for him to go to the doctor's office",
"he is an old friend",
"he wasn't feeling well"
] |
Why was the father was not happy again when he opened the box? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is an old story. One day, a man was not happy when his six-year-old daughter made a box with some paper. The family didn't have much money. So the father thought his daughter wasted the paper. The next day, the little girl gave the box to her father and said, "Dad, today is your birthday. This box is fo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3292.txt | This is an old story. One day, a man was not happy when his six-year-old daughter made a box with some paper. The family didn't have much money. So the father thought his daughter wasted the paper. The next day, the little girl gave the box to her father and said, "Dad, today is your birthday. This box is for you."
T... | [
"Because he didn't like the box.",
"Because there was nothing in the box.",
"Because he thought his daughter wasted paper.",
"Because he didn't have money"
] |
What was Ima' s proposed solution for the problem with the tent? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mr. Plant,
I am an enthusiastic camper and longtime X-Ports customer, but after being offended for the third time at your Sierra Vista location, I am writing to complain about your impolite employees.
Several months ago ,I bought a tent that leaked the first time I used it and wanted it replaced . When I... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9331.txt | Dear Mr. Plant,
I am an enthusiastic camper and longtime X-Ports customer, but after being offended for the third time at your Sierra Vista location, I am writing to complain about your impolite employees.
Several months ago ,I bought a tent that leaked the first time I used it and wanted it replaced . When I took it ... | [
"To have it replaced.",
"To have it repaired.",
"To get a refund for it.",
"To get their apology."
] |
The assistant's job that evening was to_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The newspaper seller was a clean, neat man, of about forty with a rather serious, unsmiling face. He didn't speak much to the customers or to his helpers, but when he did he spoke slowly and quietly, as if to himself. He believed in efficiency, not conversation. And this was how the office workers, rushing to ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19493.txt | The newspaper seller was a clean, neat man, of about forty with a rather serious, unsmiling face. He didn't speak much to the customers or to his helpers, but when he did he spoke slowly and quietly, as if to himself. He believed in efficiency, not conversation. And this was how the office workers, rushing to catch the... | [
"sell papers until 8 o'clock",
"start selling magazines at 8 o'clock",
"count the money taken that day",
"lock up the car park"
] |
Dana normally drinks a 500 ml bottle of soda each day. Since the 500 ml bottles are currently out of stock at the store, she buys a 2-liter bottle of soda instead. If Dana continues to drink 500 ml of soda each day, how long will the 2-liter bottle of soda last? There are 1,000 ml in 1 liter. | There are 2*1,000 ml = <<2*1000=2000>>2,000 ml in a 2-liter bottle of soda.
A 2-liter bottle of soda lasts 2,000/500 = <<2000/500=4>>4 days.
#### 4 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Dana normally drinks a 500 ml bottle of soda each day. Since the 500 ml bottles are currently out of stock at the store, she buys a 2-liter bottle of soda instead. If Dana continues to drink 500 ml of soda each day, how long will the 2-liter bottle of soda last? There are 1,000 ml in 1 liter. | There are 2*1,000 ml = <<2*1000=2000>>2,000 ml in a 2-liter bottle of soda.
A 2-liter bottle of soda lasts 2,000/500 = <<2000/500=4>>4 days.
#### 4 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The tadpole shrimp _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When someone says extinct animals, you may think about dinosaurs . But now many other animals are becoming less and less in number. These animals might disappear from the earth very soon. Take a look at the following animals. They are all in danger.
The African Elephant
The African elephant is a clever animal... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6125.txt | When someone says extinct animals, you may think about dinosaurs . But now many other animals are becoming less and less in number. These animals might disappear from the earth very soon. Take a look at the following animals. They are all in danger.
The African Elephant
The African elephant is a clever animal. It has ... | [
"is in danger because of its special illness",
"lives on four continents",
"lives in a research stations now",
"is the second oldest species on the earth"
] |
. From the text we learn that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever heard an echo of your voice?
An echo is a reflected sound. Stand in a very large, empty hall with nothing on the walls. Then shout. The sounds you make will hit the walls and come back to you. The walls reflect the sounds. These reflected sounds are called "echoes".
We can use reflected sound to ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle753.txt | Have you ever heard an echo of your voice?
An echo is a reflected sound. Stand in a very large, empty hall with nothing on the walls. Then shout. The sounds you make will hit the walls and come back to you. The walls reflect the sounds. These reflected sounds are called "echoes".
We can use reflected sound to make soun... | [
"reflected sound is useful only to blind people",
"people haven't made use of reflected sound yet",
"bats use reflected sound to fly and get food",
"whales don't use reflected sound as they live in the sea"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BEIJING - China's National Tourism Administration (NTA) said Saturday that 215 Chinese tour groups in Japan were safeandsoundafter a _ 8.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the country's eastern coast Friday.
A total of 4,578 Chinese tourists were staying in Japan at the time of the quake. By Saturday noon, all the ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20157.txt | BEIJING - China's National Tourism Administration (NTA) said Saturday that 215 Chinese tour groups in Japan were safeandsoundafter a _ 8.8-magnitude earthquake jolted the country's eastern coast Friday.
A total of 4,578 Chinese tourists were staying in Japan at the time of the quake. By Saturday noon, all the 215 tour ... | [
"In all, 4,578 Chinese were staying in Japan at the time of the quake.",
"Japan also called for travel agencies to protect the security of Chinese tourists.",
"215 Chinese tour groups in Japan were organized by China CYTS Tours.",
"Earthquake-caused tsunami resulted in hundreds of deaths and disastrous damage... |
What is probably the reason for which young people fail to get married? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As people in China celebrated Singles' Day on November 11, the media eagerly discussed why so many marriageable young people fail to find their other half.
While single people in China are pitied, their counterparts in some Western countries feel they are being discriminated against. In the US, w... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18259.txt | As people in China celebrated Singles' Day on November 11, the media eagerly discussed why so many marriageable young people fail to find their other half.
While single people in China are pitied, their counterparts in some Western countries feel they are being discriminated against. In the US, where more... | [
"They are not fully matured.",
"The passage doesn't mention the reason.",
"There is something wrong with their responsibility.",
"Their standards for a potential partner are too high."
] |
The best title for this passage is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Anna Riviere was one of the most admired of 19th-century English sopranos . She was also one of the most adventuresome.
She was born in London on January 9th, 1810. She entered the Royal Academy of Music at the age of 14. Seven years later, just after her first show, Anna married Sir Henry Bishop, who was 24 y... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8324.txt | Anna Riviere was one of the most admired of 19th-century English sopranos . She was also one of the most adventuresome.
She was born in London on January 9th, 1810. She entered the Royal Academy of Music at the age of 14. Seven years later, just after her first show, Anna married Sir Henry Bishop, who was 24 years her ... | [
"The English soprano",
"The soprano toured around the world",
"A soprano and her husband",
"The adventuresome soprano"
] |
According to the passage, what didn't the fathers and their children do on the show? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Since last year, Where Are We Going, Dad? has become one of the most popular TV shows. On the show, the five fathers and their children traveled around China, riding camels through the western desserts , fishing on the east coast, and selling vegetables for their bus fare( )home in southwestern Yunnan Province... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6485.txt | Since last year, Where Are We Going, Dad? has become one of the most popular TV shows. On the show, the five fathers and their children traveled around China, riding camels through the western desserts , fishing on the east coast, and selling vegetables for their bus fare( )home in southwestern Yunnan Province.
One dad... | [
"Rode camels",
"Sold vegetables",
"Climbed the mountains",
"Fished on the east coast"
] |
Which would be the best title for this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Watching bison up close is fascinating, like watching a grass fire about to leap out of control. With their huge, wedge-shaped heads and silver-dollar-size brown eyes, the 2,000-pound animals are symbols of another place and time. More than 100 bison now roam the 30,000-acre American Prairie Reserve in eastern... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16169.txt | Watching bison up close is fascinating, like watching a grass fire about to leap out of control. With their huge, wedge-shaped heads and silver-dollar-size brown eyes, the 2,000-pound animals are symbols of another place and time. More than 100 bison now roam the 30,000-acre American Prairie Reserve in eastern Montana ... | [
"The exciting scenery in eastern Montana",
"Great changes in raising bison in America",
"The return of the American prairie",
"The challenge in protecting the grassland"
] |
From the text, we can learn that, in Poland, _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I believe that my country, Poland, is a perfect example for a place where food is particularly important. When we were little children, we began to understand how much a loaf of bread meant to our parents--to some it might sound silly but for me the custom of kissing bread before you started cutting it was sim... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8087.txt | I believe that my country, Poland, is a perfect example for a place where food is particularly important. When we were little children, we began to understand how much a loaf of bread meant to our parents--to some it might sound silly but for me the custom of kissing bread before you started cutting it was simply amazi... | [
"most meals can be interesting topics for a long time",
"the whole family often have meals together nowadays",
"it's common for women to get together to cook for a few days",
"family members can know more. about each other by having meals together"
] |
What is the chemical name of table sugar? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the chemical name of table sugar? | sucrose | science | null | null | null | cellulose | potassium | codeine | sucrose | There are several dietary sources of carbohydrates. Starch is found in many vegetables (especially potatoes) and baked goods. Sucrose (table sugar) is included as part of many prepared foods. Lactose is found in milk products, and maltose is present in some vegetables. | null | null | null |
A group of living things and their environment is called what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A group of living things and their environment is called what? | ecosystem | science | null | null | null | biome | community | population | ecosystem | An ecosystem is a group of living things and their environment. The word ecosystem is short for “ecological system. ” Like any system, an ecosystem is a group of parts that work together. You can see examples of ecosystems in Figure below . The forest pictured is a big ecosystem. Besides trees, what living things do yo... | null | null | null |
Which of the following is true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When most people think of the Olympics, they don't think of science. But in the USA, each year, students take part in a kind of competition called the Science Olympiad.
It has a lot of different events. Students go there to show how much they know about the science of music, biology, chemistry and others. My b... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6593.txt | When most people think of the Olympics, they don't think of science. But in the USA, each year, students take part in a kind of competition called the Science Olympiad.
It has a lot of different events. Students go there to show how much they know about the science of music, biology, chemistry and others. My best event... | [
"When people talk about Olympics, they never think of the sports games.",
"The writer got some help from others in getting ready for the competition.",
"No one thinks the Olympics has anything to do with science.",
"The writer thought the competition was difficult."
] |
According to the text, Martha _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every day, 15-year-old Martha wrote on the Internet about the meal she ate at school. She also took pictures of the food. However, Martha was very honest about the food. She did not just describe the food. She judged the taste and health of the food.
Martha also began to use her blog for an important reason. S... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4949.txt | Every day, 15-year-old Martha wrote on the Internet about the meal she ate at school. She also took pictures of the food. However, Martha was very honest about the food. She did not just describe the food. She judged the taste and health of the food.
Martha also began to use her blog for an important reason. She began ... | [
"got a lot of support around the world",
"helped improve children's eating habits",
"raised $10,000 for the Malawi school children",
"has no idea what to write on her blog in future"
] |
Which is the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many wetlands in China and some of them are the world's important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, the east of China. They are homes for many different kinds of birds and animals. The world's largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve is in them.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2363.txt | There are many wetlands in China and some of them are the world's important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, the east of China. They are homes for many different kinds of birds and animals. The world's largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve is in them. More tha... | [
"China's wetlands have all entered the world's list",
"Wetlands--home for wildlife and humans",
"Special animals in the Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands",
"Wetlands--valuable resources of land on the earth"
] |
The volunteers who visited an orphanage are _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
That day was a very good day. The volunteers who visited an orphanage now became the best friends each other. The four persons were Li Hui, the reporter of Jing Newspaper, Zhao Qiang and Huang Jian, reporters of Chongqing Television Station, and me.
According to our experience of driving in the disaster area,... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3922.txt | That day was a very good day. The volunteers who visited an orphanage now became the best friends each other. The four persons were Li Hui, the reporter of Jing Newspaper, Zhao Qiang and Huang Jian, reporters of Chongqing Television Station, and me.
According to our experience of driving in the disaster area, it would... | [
"strangers",
"teachers",
"reporters",
"governors"
] |
The author's job as a volunteer in Bolivia was to | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I spent three months volunteering with Volunteer Bolivia . It wassometimes annoying, scary and difficult, but also life-changing, satisfying and amazing. Because I had studied Spanish for a couple of years before I went out, I had just one week of classes at Volunteer Bolivia.
Living with a family also helped... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19212.txt | I spent three months volunteering with Volunteer Bolivia . It wassometimes annoying, scary and difficult, but also life-changing, satisfying and amazing. Because I had studied Spanish for a couple of years before I went out, I had just one week of classes at Volunteer Bolivia.
Living with a family also helped my Spani... | [
"raise money for some prisons",
"meet volunteers from other countries",
"look after some prisoners' children",
"help the local people with their farm work"
] |
What third property is different if two boxes have the same volume but one has greater mass? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What third property is different if two boxes have the same volume but one has greater mass? | density | science | null | null | null | diameter | oxygen | output | density | A: Both boxes have the same volume because they are the same size. However, the books have greater mass than the feathers. Therefore, the box of books has greater density. | null | null | null |
The author intends to tell us that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How often do you go on holiday? Going on holiday makes you feel good while you're there-you gain the health benefits for months, new research shows.
Jetting off to exotic destinations such as the Maldives cuts your blood pressure, helps you sleep better and bounce back from stress, it found. The benefits last ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5447.txt | How often do you go on holiday? Going on holiday makes you feel good while you're there-you gain the health benefits for months, new research shows.
Jetting off to exotic destinations such as the Maldives cuts your blood pressure, helps you sleep better and bounce back from stress, it found. The benefits last at least ... | [
"it is best to go to foreign countries like Maldives.",
"we had better go on holiday for the benefits of health",
"we have to go on holiday as much as possible",
"you'll certainly get depressed if you don't go on holiday"
] |
After being exposed to continuous night-time light, the mice _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Doctors sometimes use light therapy to treat a form of depression in people who get too little morning sun. But too much light at other times may actually cause such mood disorder. Long-lasting exposure to light at night brings depression, a new study finds, at least in animals.
The new data confirm observatio... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9572.txt | Doctors sometimes use light therapy to treat a form of depression in people who get too little morning sun. But too much light at other times may actually cause such mood disorder. Long-lasting exposure to light at night brings depression, a new study finds, at least in animals.
The new data confirm observations from s... | [
"changed their preferences",
"escaped from the water more eagerly",
"remained active as before",
"showed less interest in their favorites"
] |
Why does your dog look pleased to see you ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If your dog looks pleased to see you - it is probably because it loves the particular way you smell.
The odour of a familiar human apparently lingers like perfume in the animal's brain - where it triggers an instinctive emotional response, research published yesterday reveals.
Our scent acts on a part of the c... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6400.txt | If your dog looks pleased to see you - it is probably because it loves the particular way you smell.
The odour of a familiar human apparently lingers like perfume in the animal's brain - where it triggers an instinctive emotional response, research published yesterday reveals.
Our scent acts on a part of the canine bra... | [
"because your dog wants to play with you",
"because your dog is hungry",
"because your dog wants to attract your attention",
"because your dog loves the particular way you smell."
] |
What did Amanda's father think of her work on creating a webpage for her technology class? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a long week for Amanda at school. She stayed after school to work on a special project three days in a row. When she got home on Friday, she dropped into the chair with a sigh.
"What's going on, Amanda?" her dad asked as he was reading the newspaper.
"I have to create a webpage for my technology class,... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14946.txt | It was a long week for Amanda at school. She stayed after school to work on a special project three days in a row. When she got home on Friday, she dropped into the chair with a sigh.
"What's going on, Amanda?" her dad asked as he was reading the newspaper.
"I have to create a webpage for my technology class, and it i... | [
"Exciting.",
"Boring.",
"Interesting.",
"Difficult."
] |
Why does the author talk about the movie 2012 in the passage ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Not long ago the movie 2012 came into screen. The people were threatened by those scenes of destroying flood, severe earthquake, terrifying hurricane and constructions representing human civilization being destroyed and even swallowed by disaster. Luckily, they are just the director' s imagination, but the pr... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1852.txt | Not long ago the movie 2012 came into screen. The people were threatened by those scenes of destroying flood, severe earthquake, terrifying hurricane and constructions representing human civilization being destroyed and even swallowed by disaster. Luckily, they are just the director' s imagination, but the present sit... | [
"To give example.",
"To lead into the topic.",
"To make prediction.",
"To provide the evidence."
] |
According to Charlie Morris we can know that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Developing healthy eating habits starts from childhood, therefore it is important for parents to teach and provide children with a healthy diet. DPHSS administrator of the Bureau of Nutrition Services, Charlie Morris told KUAM News, "A healthy diet for a child consists of a lot of fruits and vegetables in the ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13691.txt | Developing healthy eating habits starts from childhood, therefore it is important for parents to teach and provide children with a healthy diet. DPHSS administrator of the Bureau of Nutrition Services, Charlie Morris told KUAM News, "A healthy diet for a child consists of a lot of fruits and vegetables in the diet limi... | [
"mothers should prepare delicious food by themselves",
"highly processed food should be reduced in daily life",
"sugars and high fat exist in few kinds of food",
"active children prefer more and more snacks"
] |
John's pool is 5 feet deeper than 2 times Sarah’s pool. If John’s pool is 15 feet deep, how deep is Sarah’s pool? | Let x be the number of feet in John’s pool
2*x + 5=15
2x=10
x=<<5=5>>5
#### 5 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | John's pool is 5 feet deeper than 2 times Sarah’s pool. If John’s pool is 15 feet deep, how deep is Sarah’s pool? | Let x be the number of feet in John’s pool
2*x + 5=15
2x=10
x=<<5=5>>5
#### 5 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | B | 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: B | 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... | [
"Americans spend a large amount of money on ball games.",
"American people of all ages like going to watch baseball games.",
"All the American stars take part in the national basketball game.",
"There are important national ball games in America almost every month."
] |
What caused the crash? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We lived in a very quiet neighborhood. One evening I heard a loud crash in the street. Earlier that evening my wife had asked me to go to the store to get some soft drinks. It seemed like this would be a good time to let my teenage daughter Holly practice her driving, so I sent her to the store in my truck. At... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5129.txt | We lived in a very quiet neighborhood. One evening I heard a loud crash in the street. Earlier that evening my wife had asked me to go to the store to get some soft drinks. It seemed like this would be a good time to let my teenage daughter Holly practice her driving, so I sent her to the store in my truck. At dinner m... | [
"The brakes weren't working.",
"Holly stepped on the gas pedal instead of the brakes.",
"Holly was drinking a soft drink while driving.",
"The car got a fiat tire and Holly lost control."
] |
A cake of 400 grams is divided into eight equal parts. Nathalie eats one-eighth of the cake, and Pierre eats double what Nathalie ate. How much did Pierre eat, in grams? | Nathalie ate 1/8 * 400g = <<1/8*400=50>>50g of cake.
Pierre eats 2 * 50g = <<2*50=100>>100g of cake.
#### 100 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A cake of 400 grams is divided into eight equal parts. Nathalie eats one-eighth of the cake, and Pierre eats double what Nathalie ate. How much did Pierre eat, in grams? | Nathalie ate 1/8 * 400g = <<1/8*400=50>>50g of cake.
Pierre eats 2 * 50g = <<2*50=100>>100g of cake.
#### 100 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The population _ because of disease, famine and war. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is believed that it took about 800 thousand to 1 million years for the earth's population to reach the 250 million total which existed at the end of the first century AD. For some time after that, disease, famine and war kept the population increase down to a rate of 1 percent a year so that more than 15 c... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10983.txt | It is believed that it took about 800 thousand to 1 million years for the earth's population to reach the 250 million total which existed at the end of the first century AD. For some time after that, disease, famine and war kept the population increase down to a rate of 1 percent a year so that more than 15 centuries ... | [
"didn't increase",
"became less",
"increased slowly",
"still increased very fast"
] |
The caretaker of the islands is expected to be good at all the following EXCEPT _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
SYDNEY (AFP) Nick Bryant reports:
"It gives me great pleasure to introduce the new caretaker of the islands of the Great Barrier Reef, from the United Kingdom, Ben Southall."
A global recruitment drive with the trappings of a TV reality show made it truly a tourism marketing campaign.
The best job in the wo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22076.txt | SYDNEY (AFP) Nick Bryant reports:
"It gives me great pleasure to introduce the new caretaker of the islands of the Great Barrier Reef, from the United Kingdom, Ben Southall."
A global recruitment drive with the trappings of a TV reality show made it truly a tourism marketing campaign.
The best job in the world's com... | [
"swimming",
"acting",
"photographing",
"writing"
] |
To undo the tarnish on copper pennies, you can place them in what liquid? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | To undo the tarnish on copper pennies, you can place them in what liquid? | vinegar | science | null | null | null | seawater | distilled water | honey | vinegar | Because chemical changes produce new substances, they often cannot be undone. For example, you can’t change a fried egg back to a raw egg. Some chemical changes can be reversed, but only by other chemical changes. For example, to undo the tarnish on copper pennies, you can place them in vinegar. The acid in the vinegar... | null | null | null |
Any volunteer will benefit from the experience because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Anyone who has ever volunteered for any cause can tell you that in the end, they felt that they gained more from the experience than they gave. This is true for most examples of reaching out to help others. We find that we gain new understanding about not only those we help, but ourselves as well. Stressing th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6663.txt | Anyone who has ever volunteered for any cause can tell you that in the end, they felt that they gained more from the experience than they gave. This is true for most examples of reaching out to help others. We find that we gain new understanding about not only those we help, but ourselves as well. Stressing the importa... | [
"they will be admitted to a martial arts class for free",
"they can also have a better understanding of themselves",
"they can understand the importance of martial arts better",
"they will be paid off by those who are helped sooner or later"
] |
Andrea needs 45 rhinestones to finish an art project. She bought a third of what she needed and found a fifth of what she needed in her supplies. How many rhinestones does she still need? | Andrea bought 45 / 3 = <<45/3=15>>15 rhinestones.
She found 45 / 5 = <<45/5=9>>9 rhinestones in her supplies.
Thus, Andrea still needs 45 - 15 - 9 = <<45-15-9=21>>21 rhinestones.
#### 21 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Andrea needs 45 rhinestones to finish an art project. She bought a third of what she needed and found a fifth of what she needed in her supplies. How many rhinestones does she still need? | Andrea bought 45 / 3 = <<45/3=15>>15 rhinestones.
She found 45 / 5 = <<45/5=9>>9 rhinestones in her supplies.
Thus, Andrea still needs 45 - 15 - 9 = <<45-15-9=21>>21 rhinestones.
#### 21 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Customs can be _ in different countries according to this passage. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As I was leaving to meet Lynne,my roommate told me that I'd better take some money,but I didn't listen to him. I thought that Lynne would pay because she had invited me.
I arrived at the restaurant exactly on time. I'd been told that Americans expect you to be on time. Lynne and I sat at a table in the corner ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1907.txt | As I was leaving to meet Lynne,my roommate told me that I'd better take some money,but I didn't listen to him. I thought that Lynne would pay because she had invited me.
I arrived at the restaurant exactly on time. I'd been told that Americans expect you to be on time. Lynne and I sat at a table in the corner of the re... | [
"close to each other",
"entirely different",
"quite the same",
"very similar"
] |
For coal-fired power stations, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Across countryside, non-food crops are growing alongside wheat.Some are used in new alternatives to plastics and other materials, but others will simply be burned.
Burning crops is becoming more popular because it is good for the planet.Doing so is also cheaper than burning fossil fuels.As more land is devoted... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3359.txt | Across countryside, non-food crops are growing alongside wheat.Some are used in new alternatives to plastics and other materials, but others will simply be burned.
Burning crops is becoming more popular because it is good for the planet.Doing so is also cheaper than burning fossil fuels.As more land is devoted to non-f... | [
"more effective ways to use biomass have been tried",
"using renewable energy has become their daily task",
"burning biomass alone would require considerable changes",
"setting up dependable supply channels needs governments' support"
] |
What conclusion can be drawn after reading the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"BANG!" the door caused a reverberation . It was just standing there, with father standing on one side, and I on the other side.
We were both in great anger. "Never set foot in this house again!" stormed father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.The street lig... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle469.txt | "BANG!" the door caused a reverberation . It was just standing there, with father standing on one side, and I on the other side.
We were both in great anger. "Never set foot in this house again!" stormed father. With tears welling up in my eyes, I rushed out of the flat and ran along the street.The street lights were ... | [
"The father treats his son in an unfair way.",
"The father is actually kind to his son.",
"The father is neither kind nor cruel to his son.",
"The father is always finding mistakes with his son."
] |
What would be the best title for this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As long as I can remember, I've always loved to draw. But my interest in drawing wasn't encouraged very much. Growing up in the 1950s, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, boys were supposed to be athletic. Certain peer pressures encouraged little fingers to learn how to hold footballs rather than crayons.
My early love... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8990.txt | As long as I can remember, I've always loved to draw. But my interest in drawing wasn't encouraged very much. Growing up in the 1950s, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, boys were supposed to be athletic. Certain peer pressures encouraged little fingers to learn how to hold footballs rather than crayons.
My early love for draw... | [
"Telling Stories by Drawing",
"\"What if\" and \"What Then\"",
"How to Tell Interesting Stories",
"Working as a Famous Storyteller"
] |
When Peterson began her teaching career, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Andrea Peterson landed her first teaching job, she faced the
task of creating a music program with almost no money for equipment or supplies in a climate where standards-based learning was the focus and music just provided a break for students and teachers.
For her drive and creativity in overcoming those... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16166.txt | When Andrea Peterson landed her first teaching job, she faced the
task of creating a music program with almost no money for equipment or supplies in a climate where standards-based learning was the focus and music just provided a break for students and teachers.
For her drive and creativity in overcoming those challeng... | [
"music was focus of learning in most schools.",
"the environment was favorable to music teaching.",
"the school lacked teaching facilities for music.",
"financial support for music programs was unavailable."
] |
What do you call plastids that contain the green pigment chlorophyll? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do you call plastids that contain the green pigment chlorophyll? | chloroplasts | science | null | null | null | Leucoplasts | Gerontoplasts | Chromoplasts | chloroplasts | Chloroplasts are plastids that contain the green pigment chlorophyll. They capture light energy from the sun and use it to make food. A chloroplast is shown in Figure above . | null | null | null |
According to the text, the GoNeutral Walk will _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We invite you to our GoNeutral Walk, formerly known as "Walk for Water"
* Saturday April 13, 2013 *
From 8:30 am -- 3:30 pm
Paramount Ranch , Agoura Hills
We invite you and your friends to join Jewish National Fund for our Walk to help the environment!
We must take responsibility for the Earth's future. You c... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22650.txt | We invite you to our GoNeutral Walk, formerly known as "Walk for Water"
* Saturday April 13, 2013 *
From 8:30 am -- 3:30 pm
Paramount Ranch , Agoura Hills
We invite you and your friends to join Jewish National Fund for our Walk to help the environment!
We must take responsibility for the Earth's future. You can help o... | [
"last a week",
"take place all over the world",
"take place during the summer holiday",
"begin in the morning and end in the afternoon"
] |
How long did Robert stay in Paris? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Robert went to visit his friends in Paris last weekend.His friends met him at the airport on Friday afternoon and drove him to the hotel.They ate dinner at a Chinese restaurant and went to see a film after that.
Robert and his friends set out early on Saturday morning for a farm and stayed there until Sunday m... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5308.txt | Robert went to visit his friends in Paris last weekend.His friends met him at the airport on Friday afternoon and drove him to the hotel.They ate dinner at a Chinese restaurant and went to see a film after that.
Robert and his friends set out early on Saturday morning for a farm and stayed there until Sunday morning.Du... | [
"About three days.",
"Four days.",
"One day.",
"Two days."
] |
What is the main topic of this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you were looking for a reliable, honest auto mechanize, how did you find him? Before you went into that restaurant you recently tried, how did you know that it served great good? If you are like most people on the planet, you want to lower your risk of a big ugly surprise so you asked people you trust to ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23503.txt | When you were looking for a reliable, honest auto mechanize, how did you find him? Before you went into that restaurant you recently tried, how did you know that it served great good? If you are like most people on the planet, you want to lower your risk of a big ugly surprise so you asked people you trust to refer to ... | [
"A good name will bring you money.",
"A person should rely on his friends for business.",
"Advertising can make customers believe its wonderful.",
"A company can rely on its associates to survive."
] |
Which of the following is true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ordering from BookFirst is easy and safe.
SELECTING YOUR BOOKS
When you have found a book you would like to order, just click on Add to Basket and it will be added to your shopping basket. To make it easy to keep track of the books you've selected, My Shopping Basket will display your choices wherever you are ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22267.txt | Ordering from BookFirst is easy and safe.
SELECTING YOUR BOOKS
When you have found a book you would like to order, just click on Add to Basket and it will be added to your shopping basket. To make it easy to keep track of the books you've selected, My Shopping Basket will display your choices wherever you are on the si... | [
"You must put what you choose in a basket as you do in a supermarket.",
"You can find your Shopping Basket nowhere but in View Basket.",
"You can get an account number only after you place an order online.",
"You will pay less if you are an overseas customer and buy over three books."
] |
Why does Lisa Cao buy beautiful clothes in terrible weather? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Like lots of other girls and boys,when Lisa Cao was a kid,she used to watch the Olympics. "I always wanted to be good at sport and I found athletic potential in my body", the New York City citizen tells her friends. But there was no sport available so she took up piano lessons. Then,at the age of 15,she decide... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11708.txt | Like lots of other girls and boys,when Lisa Cao was a kid,she used to watch the Olympics. "I always wanted to be good at sport and I found athletic potential in my body", the New York City citizen tells her friends. But there was no sport available so she took up piano lessons. Then,at the age of 15,she decided to drop... | [
"To have a better sleep.",
"To motivate herself to keep running.",
"To protect herself from any harm.",
"To save time for further training."
] |
We can get more beautiful hearts by sharing _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time, a young man was standing in the middle of the town announcing that he had the most beautiful heart in the world. A large crowd gathered, and they al praised his heart for it was perfect.
Suddenly, an old man appeared and said, "Why ,your heart is not as beautiful as mine."
The old man's heart... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3195.txt | Once upon a time, a young man was standing in the middle of the town announcing that he had the most beautiful heart in the world. A large crowd gathered, and they al praised his heart for it was perfect.
Suddenly, an old man appeared and said, "Why ,your heart is not as beautiful as mine."
The old man's heart was ful ... | [
"ideas",
"scars",
"love",
"beauty"
] |
Mr and Mrs Davies, _ , had to buy presents before Christmas. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr and Mrs Davies had left their Christmas shopping very late. There were only a few days more before Christmas, and of course the shops and streets were terribly crowded, but they had to get presents for their family and friends, so they started out early one morning for the big city, and spent several tiring... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20573.txt | Mr and Mrs Davies had left their Christmas shopping very late. There were only a few days more before Christmas, and of course the shops and streets were terribly crowded, but they had to get presents for their family and friends, so they started out early one morning for the big city, and spent several tiring hours bu... | [
"like everyone else",
"unlike others",
"for once",
"being old"
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever had a day when everything seemed to go wrong, and nothing seemed to go right? Not too long ago I was having one of those days. I was discouraged, weary, and plain sad. My focus was on me. After all, no one else was experiencing the same trials I was.
I expressed my upset state to my mother, hopin... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2043.txt | Have you ever had a day when everything seemed to go wrong, and nothing seemed to go right? Not too long ago I was having one of those days. I was discouraged, weary, and plain sad. My focus was on me. After all, no one else was experiencing the same trials I was.
I expressed my upset state to my mother, hoping for som... | [
"dealing with others when they are angry",
"adjusting well the mental condition",
"taking mother's advice every hour",
"enjoying oneself at any time"
] |
Why does Maria want to have a "Remember the Good Times" party? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Questions
My 14th birthday is coming and I'm ready to plan my birthday party. I spent a lot of time planning my party to make it interesting. I was thinking about having a "Remember the Good Times" party. Everyone who is coming is going to graduate soon. I thought I should put up some photos of my friends and... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8188.txt | Questions
My 14th birthday is coming and I'm ready to plan my birthday party. I spent a lot of time planning my party to make it interesting. I was thinking about having a "Remember the Good Times" party. Everyone who is coming is going to graduate soon. I thought I should put up some photos of my friends and pictures... | [
"Because she won't have any more birthday parties.",
"Because she wants to remember her teachers and parents.",
"Because she has many popular television shows.",
"Because all her friends are going to graduate soon."
] |
What still causes fatal lung disease in nonsmokers? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What still causes fatal lung disease in nonsmokers? | tobacco smoke | science | null | null | null | alcohol | nicotine | chewing tobacco | tobacco smoke | tobacco smoke causes fatal lung disease in nonsmokers. | null | null | null |
We learn from this passage that in the 19th century _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
During the 20th century there has been a great change in the lives of women.A woman marrying at the end of the 19th century probably has been in her middle 20's and would be likely to have seven or eight children.By the time the youngest was 15,the mother would have been in her early 50's and would expect to l... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12767.txt | During the 20th century there has been a great change in the lives of women.A woman marrying at the end of the 19th century probably has been in her middle 20's and would be likely to have seven or eight children.By the time the youngest was 15,the mother would have been in her early 50's and would expect to live a fur... | [
"there were more children in the world than there are today",
"women spent a greater part of their lives raising",
"there were more women in poor health than there are today",
"women married younger than they do today"
] |
According to the passage, we can know _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dublin City Hall
Inside City Hall is an interesting exhibition about Dublin's history, with historical items from the old city and multimedia presentations. The building, which dates from 1779, once badly damaged, was recently _ . Guided tours are available. Open Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m.~5:15 p.m., Sunday... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4557.txt | Dublin City Hall
Inside City Hall is an interesting exhibition about Dublin's history, with historical items from the old city and multimedia presentations. The building, which dates from 1779, once badly damaged, was recently _ . Guided tours are available. Open Monday to Saturday 10:00 a.m.~5:15 p.m., Sunday and holi... | [
"Dublin Castle was used for government conferences",
"the sole college of the University of Dublin was established by Queen Elizabeth II",
"Dublin Castle served as a court of law in the 1930s",
"the novel A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man is about James Joyce's life"
] |
What would be the beat title for this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The World Health Organization recently reported that the number of cases of tuberculosis(TB) has been _ since 2006 . Also, fewer people are dying from TB. But a study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, says smoking could threaten this progress.
Nearly twenty percent of all people us... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3637.txt | The World Health Organization recently reported that the number of cases of tuberculosis(TB) has been _ since 2006 . Also, fewer people are dying from TB. But a study by researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, says smoking could threaten this progress.
Nearly twenty percent of all people use tobacco... | [
"Scientists try to find the causes of TB deaths.",
"Study shows smoking is harmful to our health.",
"Study links smoking to millions of TB deaths.",
"Scientists pay more attention to TB deaths than before."
] |
Five dozens of people are attending your family reunion. Your family was assigned to bring the cans of soda. Each box of soda contains 10 cans and costs $2 per box. It was assumed that each person can consume 2 cans of soda. If you are six in the family and agreed to pay equally for the cost, how much will each of your... | Five dozens of people is equal to 5 x 12 = <<5*12=60>>60.
60 x 2 = <<60*2=120>>120 cans of soda are needed.
So, this means 120/10 = <<120/10=12>>12 boxes of soda must be purchased.
Thus, it will amount to $2 x 12 = $<<24=24>>24.
Therefore, each family member will pay $24/6 = $<<24/6=4>>4.
#### 4 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Five dozens of people are attending your family reunion. Your family was assigned to bring the cans of soda. Each box of soda contains 10 cans and costs $2 per box. It was assumed that each person can consume 2 cans of soda. If you are six in the family and agreed to pay equally for the cost, how much will each of your... | Five dozens of people is equal to 5 x 12 = <<5*12=60>>60.
60 x 2 = <<60*2=120>>120 cans of soda are needed.
So, this means 120/10 = <<120/10=12>>12 boxes of soda must be purchased.
Thus, it will amount to $2 x 12 = $<<24=24>>24.
Therefore, each family member will pay $24/6 = $<<24/6=4>>4.
#### 4 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The passage is written mainly to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1861 in response to the increasing industrialization of the United States. The institute stressed laboratory instruction in applied science and engineering. MIT's early emphasis on applied t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19087.txt | The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) is a private research university in Cambridge, Massachusetts, founded in 1861 in response to the increasing industrialization of the United States. The institute stressed laboratory instruction in applied science and engineering. MIT's early emphasis on applied technology... | [
"present Bill Gate's contributions to MIT",
"encourage more students to apply to MIT",
"give a brief introduction of MIT",
"attract more visitors to Massachusetts"
] |
The letter is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chen Kai is a Chinese boy. He is a student. He is 13 years old. He lives in Guangzhou. Chen Kai likes _ . Now he receives a letter from Sam, his pen pal in America. The letter is in English. Sam is 14 and he is a student, too. He speaks English very well. In the letter, Sam says he wants to visit China and st... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4207.txt | Chen Kai is a Chinese boy. He is a student. He is 13 years old. He lives in Guangzhou. Chen Kai likes _ . Now he receives a letter from Sam, his pen pal in America. The letter is in English. Sam is 14 and he is a student, too. He speaks English very well. In the letter, Sam says he wants to visit China and study some ... | [
"from Chen Kai",
"from Sam's pen pal",
"in English",
"in Chinese"
] |
What's under the bed? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Jenny,
Please take these things to your brother: his math book, baseball, notebook, CDs, and video tape. The math book is on the dresser. The baseball is under the bed. The notebook is on the bed. The CDs are in the drawer. The video tape is on the table. Thanks!
Mom
Question:
What's under the bed?
Choi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle608.txt | Dear Jenny,
Please take these things to your brother: his math book, baseball, notebook, CDs, and video tape. The math book is on the dresser. The baseball is under the bed. The notebook is on the bed. The CDs are in the drawer. The video tape is on the table. Thanks!
Mom | [
"The math book.",
"The baseball.",
"The notebook.",
"The CDs."
] |
Which of the following is true to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The latest beliefs are that the main purposes of sleep are to enable the body to rest, allowing time for repairs to take place and for tissue to be regenerated . Lack of sleep, however, can compromise the immune system, cause depression and promote anxiety.
For many people, lack of sleep is rarely anything of ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10713.txt | The latest beliefs are that the main purposes of sleep are to enable the body to rest, allowing time for repairs to take place and for tissue to be regenerated . Lack of sleep, however, can compromise the immune system, cause depression and promote anxiety.
For many people, lack of sleep is rarely anything of choice. S... | [
"Nobody can escape lack of sleep.",
"A sleep-walker usually dreams before the sleepwalking.",
"In the REM stage sleepers can see things around but can't move the body.",
"Regular exercise can better help improve sleep quality than sleeping pills do."
] |
How did the sick old man keep in touch with his family members? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Online Communication
In an age when technology moves faster than most can keep up with, a small group of people still remain in the time of old-fashioned letter. Frankly speaking, I was once certain that traditional letters could never be replaced by other means of communication.
But a story about online commu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5440.txt | Online Communication
In an age when technology moves faster than most can keep up with, a small group of people still remain in the time of old-fashioned letter. Frankly speaking, I was once certain that traditional letters could never be replaced by other means of communication.
But a story about online communication ... | [
"With the help of his computer.",
"By writing letters with his pen.",
"By making telephone calls.",
"By visiting them regularly."
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT true about the 11-year-old boy? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Never Talk to Strangers?
"Never talk to strangers." Many children are taught this simple rule as a precaution against abduction . In June, 2005, an 11-year-old boy was lost in the Utah wilderness for four days. During that time, he stayed on the path. He saw people searching for him but deliberately hid from t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9909.txt | Never Talk to Strangers?
"Never talk to strangers." Many children are taught this simple rule as a precaution against abduction . In June, 2005, an 11-year-old boy was lost in the Utah wilderness for four days. During that time, he stayed on the path. He saw people searching for him but deliberately hid from them, afra... | [
"He practiced the \"never talk to strangers\" rule.",
"He hid from the rescuers to avoid possible abduction.",
"He eventually showed up when his hide-and-seek game ended.",
"He stayed where he was, expecting the coming of familiar people."
] |
The author desired to go to his grandmother's _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I grew up with a fat dad--450 pounds at his heaviest.Every week he would try a new diet,and my family ended up eating whatever strange food he was trying at that moment.
After my thirdgrade year,my dad landed a lifechanging job in Manhattan.My mom,my little sister and I had to move away from our hometown,Chica... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6731.txt | I grew up with a fat dad--450 pounds at his heaviest.Every week he would try a new diet,and my family ended up eating whatever strange food he was trying at that moment.
After my thirdgrade year,my dad landed a lifechanging job in Manhattan.My mom,my little sister and I had to move away from our hometown,Chicago,and le... | [
"to see his father",
"for tasty food",
"for pocket money",
"to avoid his family"
] |
The new world record was keeping on riding for _ on a roller coaster. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Richard Rodriguez from the United States is a great roller coaster fan. Recently he broke his 15th world record after he spent 104 days riding the world's largest roller coaster.
"It got more difficult to ride and ride because of the muscle tiredness," Rodriguez, a teacher at the University of Chicago, said as... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22047.txt | Richard Rodriguez from the United States is a great roller coaster fan. Recently he broke his 15th world record after he spent 104 days riding the world's largest roller coaster.
"It got more difficult to ride and ride because of the muscle tiredness," Rodriguez, a teacher at the University of Chicago, said as he stepp... | [
"16 times",
"104 days and 10hour a day",
"10 hours a day",
"over 25,000 kilometers"
] |
Most American children enter kindergarten _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most Americans start to school at the age of five when they enter kindergarten . Children do not really study at this time. They only attend for half the day and learn what school is like. Children attend elementary school for the next six years. They learn to read and write and work with numbers. They also s... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6108.txt | Most Americans start to school at the age of five when they enter kindergarten . Children do not really study at this time. They only attend for half the day and learn what school is like. Children attend elementary school for the next six years. They learn to read and write and work with numbers. They also study the ... | [
"at the age of five",
"to study two years",
"to learn science",
"about two years old"
] |
Mammals can feed at various levels of food chains, as herbivores, insectivores, carnivores and what else? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Mammals can feed at various levels of food chains, as herbivores, insectivores, carnivores and what else? | omnivores | science | null | null | null | vegetarians | blood eaters | nematodes | omnivores | Mammals have important roles in the food webs of practically every ecosystem. Mammals are important members of food chains and food webs, as grazers and predators. Mammals can feed at various levels of food chains, as herbivores, insectivores, carnivores and omnivores. | null | null | null |
The example of "the blue whale" is used to show _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The world has changed and being intelligent isn't normally equal to being a successful person. Look at the example of the blue whale: it has a huge brain, but it still doesn't know how to avoid whalers or use its large size and weight to deal with those who try to use their body for profit. Scientists hold an ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20715.txt | The world has changed and being intelligent isn't normally equal to being a successful person. Look at the example of the blue whale: it has a huge brain, but it still doesn't know how to avoid whalers or use its large size and weight to deal with those who try to use their body for profit. Scientists hold an opinion t... | [
"communication is more important than intelligence",
"human beings are always more intelligent than animals",
"humans should have the sense of protecting animals",
"the blue whale is the largest animal in the world"
] |
What can kids do at a Youtheater? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
*Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children' s favorite writers, and even ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24201.txt | Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
*Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children' s favorite writers, and even musical p... | [
"Look at rock collections.",
"See dinosaur models.",
"Watch puppet making.",
"Give performances."
] |
The ancient greek philosopher aristotle thought that all matter consists of just four what, which he identified as earth, air, water, and fire? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The ancient greek philosopher aristotle thought that all matter consists of just four what, which he identified as earth, air, water, and fire? | elements | science | null | null | null | compounds | ingredients | structures | elements | The idea of elements is not new. It dates back about 2500 years to ancient Greece. The ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle thought that all matter consists of just four elements. He identified the elements as earth, air, water, and fire. He thought that different kinds of matter contain only these four elements but in ... | null | null | null |
Which of the following statements is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The rise of the so-called "boomerang generation" is revealed in official figures showing that almost one in five graduates in their late 20s now live with their parents.
By contrast, only one in eight university graduates had failed to fly the nest by the same age 20 years ago. It also found that grown-up sons... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20883.txt | The rise of the so-called "boomerang generation" is revealed in official figures showing that almost one in five graduates in their late 20s now live with their parents.
By contrast, only one in eight university graduates had failed to fly the nest by the same age 20 years ago. It also found that grown-up sons are twic... | [
"Male children seem to be more independent than females.",
"Eighty percent of university graduates were able to live independently two decades ago.",
"The grown-up children choose to live with their parents only to save money.",
"More and more children are moving out at university age."
] |
What type of thin lava forms shapes and tubes as it flows? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of thin lava forms shapes and tubes as it flows? | pāhoehoe | science | null | null | null | xerophyte | spicule | xeric | pāhoehoe | Pāhoehoe lava is thinner than a'a, and flows more readily. Its surface looks more wrinkly and smooth. Pāhoehoe lava flows in a series of lobes that form strange twisted shapes and natural rock sculptures ( Figure below ). Pāhoehoe lava can form lava tubes. The outer layer of the lava flow cools and solidifies. The inne... | null | null | null |
Which of the followings is right about football winners? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A large book NBA star Yao Ming's English autography will come out in New York, US , this month. It is called "Yao: A Life in Two Worlds." It talks about his first year in the NBA. Yao wrote it with a US report.
Alicia's Coming American singer Alicia Keys,23, will be in the "Wall of Hope" concert with other sta... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3648.txt | A large book NBA star Yao Ming's English autography will come out in New York, US , this month. It is called "Yao: A Life in Two Worlds." It talks about his first year in the NBA. Yao wrote it with a US report.
Alicia's Coming American singer Alicia Keys,23, will be in the "Wall of Hope" concert with other stars, on th... | [
"The football players are all 17 years old",
"The players are from all over the world",
"The players are all from Asia",
"The players are more than 17 years old"
] |
If you want to watch wild life displays, you can go to_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bantham Beach, Devon
The South Devon coast is knee deep in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Bantham is a golden bank of sand. There are rock pools for younger children and for their elders. This is one of the county's favourite surfing beaches.
The 14th-century Sloop Inn (01548 560489, sloopatbantham.co.uk... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19240.txt | Bantham Beach, Devon
The South Devon coast is knee deep in Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Bantham is a golden bank of sand. There are rock pools for younger children and for their elders. This is one of the county's favourite surfing beaches.
The 14th-century Sloop Inn (01548 560489, sloopatbantham.co.uk) has sum... | [
"Bantham Beach, Devon",
"Camber Sands, East Sussex",
"Aberdour Silver Sands, Fife",
"Druridge Bay, Northumberland"
] |
In the answer letter to Maureen Harkavy, the airline's chairman _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A HOLIDAY jet pilot said that he would land and call the police after a woman refused to stop smoking.
He warned Maureen Harkavy, "Put that cigarette out, or I'll land the plane and have you arrested."
Maureen, 47, was so shocked she wrote to the airline's chairman.But his reply was even ruder.
"You seem to ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11720.txt | A HOLIDAY jet pilot said that he would land and call the police after a woman refused to stop smoking.
He warned Maureen Harkavy, "Put that cigarette out, or I'll land the plane and have you arrested."
Maureen, 47, was so shocked she wrote to the airline's chairman.But his reply was even ruder.
"You seem to think you... | [
"made an apology to her for his worker's rudeness",
"made sure that he would solve the problem",
"said that she had the right to smoke on his plane",
"actually completely agreed with what the pilot said"
] |
Peter had a bicycle which was much too small for him but he did not want to let his younger brother ride on it. His mother was angry and said to him : " _ ". | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Proverbs are quite common in spoken English. We do not normally put them in a composition or letter. Sometimes it is helpful if you know what common proverbs mean. Here are a few examples:
Once bitten, twice shy. If a dog bites me, I shall be twice as careful in future when I see it. This proverb is also used... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11338.txt | Proverbs are quite common in spoken English. We do not normally put them in a composition or letter. Sometimes it is helpful if you know what common proverbs mean. Here are a few examples:
Once bitten, twice shy. If a dog bites me, I shall be twice as careful in future when I see it. This proverb is also used to apply... | [
"You cannot get blood out of a stone",
"Don't be a dog in a manger",
"The early bird gets the worm",
"Don't be a horse in the manger"
] |
What is the key message the author wants to convey through the article? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When my brother Joey was 6 months old, my mother brought him home from the hospital and told me to watch him while she fixed supper. We started playing a game I called "dogs", rolling on the floor like pups . Then I looked up and saw my mother watching us. She was crying.
"He's blind," she said. "The doctor t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14857.txt | When my brother Joey was 6 months old, my mother brought him home from the hospital and told me to watch him while she fixed supper. We started playing a game I called "dogs", rolling on the floor like pups . Then I looked up and saw my mother watching us. She was crying.
"He's blind," she said. "The doctor told me to... | [
"People have to spend more time with their loved ones.",
"The disabled deserve our respect and support so that they can live an independent life.",
"Love, hope and determination can keep a man going despite hardship.",
"People should learn to get over the loss of their loved ones as love always remains."
] |
The author thought of his friend's question as a good one because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A friend of mine, in response to a conversation we were having about the injustices of life, asked me the question: "Who said life was going to be fair, or that it was even meant to be fair?" Her question was a good one. It reminded me of something I was taught as a youngster-life isn't fair. One of the mistak... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23584.txt | A friend of mine, in response to a conversation we were having about the injustices of life, asked me the question: "Who said life was going to be fair, or that it was even meant to be fair?" Her question was a good one. It reminded me of something I was taught as a youngster-life isn't fair. One of the mistakes many o... | [
"he also wanted to know who held such an opinion",
"like his friend, he also thought life was unfair",
"it made him regret something during his childhood",
"he learned something from the question as a youngster"
] |
We learn _ according to this passage. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Steve Jobs, the designer of Apple Computer, wasn't smart when he was at school. At that time, he was not a good student and he always made trouble with his schoolmates. Then he dropped out . But he was full of new ideas.
After he left college, Steve Jobs worked as a video game designer. He worked there for ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6009.txt | Steve Jobs, the designer of Apple Computer, wasn't smart when he was at school. At that time, he was not a good student and he always made trouble with his schoolmates. Then he dropped out . But he was full of new ideas.
After he left college, Steve Jobs worked as a video game designer. He worked there for only seve... | [
"Steve Jobs finished his studies in the college.",
"Steve Jobs liked travelling all over the world.",
"Steve Jobs was always trying to make his new ideas come true.",
"Steve Jobs was weak in designing video games."
] |
Which means of transportation does the writer probably disapprove of? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When my brother and I were young, my mom would take us on Transportation Days.
It goes like this: You can't take any means of transportation more than once. We would start from home, walking two blocks to the rail station. We'd take the train into the city center, then a bus, switching to the tram, then maybe ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high485.txt | When my brother and I were young, my mom would take us on Transportation Days.
It goes like this: You can't take any means of transportation more than once. We would start from home, walking two blocks to the rail station. We'd take the train into the city center, then a bus, switching to the tram, then maybe a taxi. W... | [
"Airplane.",
"Subway.",
"Tram.",
"Car."
] |
.It can be implied from the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)--Kids who eat better perform better in school, a new study of Nova Scotia fifthgraders confirms.
Students who ate an adequate amount of fruit,vegetables,protein,fiber and other components of a healthy diet were significantly less likely to fail a _ test,Dr.Paul J.Veugelers of the Univ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6987.txt | NEW YORK (Reuters Health)--Kids who eat better perform better in school, a new study of Nova Scotia fifthgraders confirms.
Students who ate an adequate amount of fruit,vegetables,protein,fiber and other components of a healthy diet were significantly less likely to fail a _ test,Dr.Paul J.Veugelers of the University of... | [
"little research has been done on the importance of breakfast",
"most students participating in the research failed the test",
"the adequacy and variety of foods can mean better school performance",
"eating more chicken nuggets leads to good school performance"
] |
What's Michelle's impression of the people in Los Angeles? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Michelle was a student at University of California, Los Angeles. She is here to tell us how she feels about the city.
What were the best things about Los Angeles?
One of my favorite things about Los Angeles is the weather. I hate the cold and it never really gets that cold there. Plus, most of the time it's us... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13404.txt | Michelle was a student at University of California, Los Angeles. She is here to tell us how she feels about the city.
What were the best things about Los Angeles?
One of my favorite things about Los Angeles is the weather. I hate the cold and it never really gets that cold there. Plus, most of the time it's usually sun... | [
"They get angry easily.",
"All sorts of people live there.",
"They are patient and amusing.",
"Everyone is kind and beautiful."
] |
According to the ads after you finish this course, you will probably do all the following EXCEPT _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Senior First Aid
Registration Details: PARASOL EMT Pty Limited (ABN 39 072 488 914)
Recognition Period: 01/01/1997 to 30/03/2008
Purpose: The aim of this course is to develop a student's competence and confidence in providing emergency first aid. This includes calling for help, the ability to respond to firs... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15249.txt | Senior First Aid
Registration Details: PARASOL EMT Pty Limited (ABN 39 072 488 914)
Recognition Period: 01/01/1997 to 30/03/2008
Purpose: The aim of this course is to develop a student's competence and confidence in providing emergency first aid. This includes calling for help, the ability to respond to first aid sit... | [
"you can deal with common animals' bites and stings",
"you can do an operation on the chest and head",
"you can give first aid when someone hurt his leg badly",
"you can tell whether a person is bleeding inside his body"
] |
British women watch about _ of TV every day. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Life in Britain today
Food
British people like good food, and more than half of them go to a restaurant every month. Fast food is also very popular---30% of all adults have a burger every three months, but 46% have fish and chips!
Sports
British people don't do a lot of sport. Only 17% of people go swimming ev... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4168.txt | Life in Britain today
Food
British people like good food, and more than half of them go to a restaurant every month. Fast food is also very popular---30% of all adults have a burger every three months, but 46% have fish and chips!
Sports
British people don't do a lot of sport. Only 17% of people go swimming every week.... | [
"2 hours",
"3 hours",
"2.5 hours",
"4 hours"
] |
What is specially offered to visitors with kids? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.
Audio tours
Free audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour for blind a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high927.txt | Welcome to Windsor Castle, the oldest and largest occupied castle in the world. Windsor is one of the official residences of the Queen, who sometimes stays here.
Audio tours
Free audio tours are available on leaving the Admission Centre at the start of your visit. There is a descriptive audio tour for blind and poor s... | [
"A security guard",
"A pushchair",
"A free toy",
"A baby carrier"
] |
According to the passage, the oil industry might lead northern Norway to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Norwegian Government is doing its best to keep the oil industry under control. A new law limits exploration to an area south of the southern end of the long coastline; production limits have been laid down (though these have already been raised); and oil companies have not been allowed to employ more than ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5989.txt | The Norwegian Government is doing its best to keep the oil industry under control. A new law limits exploration to an area south of the southern end of the long coastline; production limits have been laid down (though these have already been raised); and oil companies have not been allowed to employ more than a limited... | [
"the development of industry",
"a growth in population",
"the failure of the development program",
"the development of new towns"
] |
The purpose of writing this passage is to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many times when children make a mistake,starting with breaking a window while playing football or skipping classes and ending with stealing something or fighting with another child,parents are always blamed by the society for not having known how to educate their offsprings .The situation is not that easy to e... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13995.txt | Many times when children make a mistake,starting with breaking a window while playing football or skipping classes and ending with stealing something or fighting with another child,parents are always blamed by the society for not having known how to educate their offsprings .The situation is not that easy to explain.
P... | [
"tell us it is normal that children make mistakes",
"show parents how to deal with the children who make mistakes",
"make us know why children often make mistakes",
"give some advice on how to forgive the children who make mistakes"
] |
What is Martha's Vineyard famous for? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Martha's Vineyard has long been considered a favorite quiet of the Northeast. The vineyard is rich in history, breathtaking beaches, and beautiful scenery. It is well known for its unique lighthouses - you'll enjoy the variety and the history of each lighthouse, among the most photographed structures on the Vi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17370.txt | Martha's Vineyard has long been considered a favorite quiet of the Northeast. The vineyard is rich in history, breathtaking beaches, and beautiful scenery. It is well known for its unique lighthouses - you'll enjoy the variety and the history of each lighthouse, among the most photographed structures on the Vineyard. W... | [
"A long history.",
"Lighthouses.",
"Friendly Indians.",
"Fishing industry."
] |
What can you infer from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889 in London. Both his father and mother were entertainers and although not of big names, they were doing very well. While the family was by no means rich, the music hall provided the Chaplins with a comfortable living. Unfortunately happy life didn't last long. Father's... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11789.txt | Charlie Chaplin was born on April 16, 1889 in London. Both his father and mother were entertainers and although not of big names, they were doing very well. While the family was by no means rich, the music hall provided the Chaplins with a comfortable living. Unfortunately happy life didn't last long. Father's alcoholi... | [
"Charlie Chaplin's belief in his potential led to his success.",
"Charlie Chaplin got his first role in a film at 14.",
"Cinema was a form of art showing live performance.",
"Motion picture was a passing fashion lasting a short time."
] |
The passage tells us that in 2060, _ on the earth than now. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Life in 2060
Let us suppose it is now about A.D. 2060. Let's make believe(;) it is about sixty years from now. Of course, things have changed and life is very different.
Voyages to the moon are being made every day. It is as easy to take a holiday on the moon today as it was for the people in 1960 to t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18438.txt | Life in 2060
Let us suppose it is now about A.D. 2060. Let's make believe(;) it is about sixty years from now. Of course, things have changed and life is very different.
Voyages to the moon are being made every day. It is as easy to take a holiday on the moon today as it was for the people in 1960 to take a hol... | [
"there are fewer population",
"there are more pests",
"there is less water",
"the crops are getting better"
] |
What is the main idea the author aims to express in the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You are from a middle- class family, and live in a normal-size home without any showy possessions, but you are surrounded by surprising consumption . This contrast is beginning to bother your 6-year-old son. You are worried that he will want to live as they do, and wonder if you should move.
Sometimes big pock... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16852.txt | You are from a middle- class family, and live in a normal-size home without any showy possessions, but you are surrounded by surprising consumption . This contrast is beginning to bother your 6-year-old son. You are worried that he will want to live as they do, and wonder if you should move.
Sometimes big pocket money,... | [
"Children are unfortunate to have poor parents.",
"Children should enjoy their comfortable life.",
"Children feel ashamed of themselves in a rich neighborhood.",
"Children need proper guidance from their parents."
] |
A small zoo houses a variety of 68 wild animals. After they send a gorilla family of six to a different zoo, they adopt a hippopotamus from another zoo. A while later, an animal rescue contacted them, and the zoo took in three endangered rhinos. Then one of their lionesses gave birth to cubs, and they opened a meerkat ... | Let C be the number of lion cubs.
There are 2C meerkats in the new exhibit.
The zoo sent 4 gorillas away, so they had 68 - 6 = <<68-6=62>>62 animals left.
They adopted a hippopotamus, so they had 62 + 1 = <<62+1=63>>63 animals.
They took in 3 rhinos, so they had 63 + 3 = <<63+3=66>>66 animals.
Thus, they had 90 - 66 = ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A small zoo houses a variety of 68 wild animals. After they send a gorilla family of six to a different zoo, they adopt a hippopotamus from another zoo. A while later, an animal rescue contacted them, and the zoo took in three endangered rhinos. Then one of their lionesses gave birth to cubs, and they opened a meerkat ... | Let C be the number of lion cubs.
There are 2C meerkats in the new exhibit.
The zoo sent 4 gorillas away, so they had 68 - 6 = <<68-6=62>>62 animals left.
They adopted a hippopotamus, so they had 62 + 1 = <<62+1=63>>63 animals.
They took in 3 rhinos, so they had 63 + 3 = <<63+3=66>>66 animals.
Thus, they had 90 - 66 = ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What was the informal female name given to the adult fossil found in ethiopia and thought to be over 3 million years old? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What was the informal female name given to the adult fossil found in ethiopia and thought to be over 3 million years old? | lucy | science | null | null | null | linda | alice | aunt | lucy | footprints, similar to those of modern humans, were found in Laetoli, Tanzania and dated to 3.6 million years ago. They showed that hominins at the time of Australopithecus were walking upright. There were a number of Australopithecus species, which are often referred to as australopiths. Australopithecus anamensis liv... | null | null | null |
When can students read in the library? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our school library offers learning services, books and other things that help all members of the school to become good thinkers and clever users of information. It is linked to the larger library in the city and the World Wide Web. All these services are given according to the requirements of the Public Libr... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15193.txt | Our school library offers learning services, books and other things that help all members of the school to become good thinkers and clever users of information. It is linked to the larger library in the city and the World Wide Web. All these services are given according to the requirements of the Public Library Manif... | [
"8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Monday.",
"10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on Saturday.",
"9 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Sunday.",
"9 a. m. to 10 p.m. on Tuesday."
] |
The area of a triangle with a given base and height is given by 1/2*base*height. What is the base length of a triangle with height 8 and area 24 square units? | Let b be the base of the triangle
(1/2)*b*8=24.
4*b=24
b=<<6=6>>6
#### 6 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | The area of a triangle with a given base and height is given by 1/2*base*height. What is the base length of a triangle with height 8 and area 24 square units? | Let b be the base of the triangle
(1/2)*b*8=24.
4*b=24
b=<<6=6>>6
#### 6 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The Grand Canyon Skywalk is probably a real challenge for those who _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Taj Mahal, Agra, India
As many as 28 different varieties of precious stones were used to decorate the outside of the Taj Mahal. Construction took around 20 years. The building, which was made from white marble from the quarries of Rajasthan, appears pink in the morning, white in the day and golden in the moon... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11935.txt | Taj Mahal, Agra, India
As many as 28 different varieties of precious stones were used to decorate the outside of the Taj Mahal. Construction took around 20 years. The building, which was made from white marble from the quarries of Rajasthan, appears pink in the morning, white in the day and golden in the moonlight.
Ak... | [
"are airsick",
"hate rock climbing",
"have a fear of height",
"feel ill traveling in boat"
] |
According to the author, passengers would be happier if they _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As goods and services improved, people were persuaded to spend their money on changing from old to new, and found the change worth the expense.
When an airline equipped itself with jets, for example, its costs (and therefore air fare) would go up, but the new planes meant such an improvement that the higher c... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21042.txt | As goods and services improved, people were persuaded to spend their money on changing from old to new, and found the change worth the expense.
When an airline equipped itself with jets, for example, its costs (and therefore air fare) would go up, but the new planes meant such an improvement that the higher cost was j... | [
"could fly in the latest model of good planes",
"could get tickets at much lower prices",
"see the airlines make vital changes in their services",
"could spend less time flying in the air"
] |
We can know from the passage that the professor is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day, a college student was taking a walk with a professor. As they went along, they saw
lying in the path a pair of old shoes. They supposed the shoes belonged to a poor man who was employed in a field close by, and who had nearly finished his day's word.
The student turned to the professor, saying, " Let ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11081.txt | One day, a college student was taking a walk with a professor. As they went along, they saw
lying in the path a pair of old shoes. They supposed the shoes belonged to a poor man who was employed in a field close by, and who had nearly finished his day's word.
The student turned to the professor, saying, " Let us play t... | [
"wise",
"rich",
"humorous",
"serious"
] |
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