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The author describes the travel of Plastic Bag 1 to show _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You've bought what you need. The grocery cashier asks, "Will that be paper or plastic? You reply "Plastic, please."
This seems like a simple question and there are plenty of reasons we choose plastic: easier to carry, lighter than paper bags, possibly less damaging to the environment, less expensive to the sho... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4237.txt | You've bought what you need. The grocery cashier asks, "Will that be paper or plastic? You reply "Plastic, please."
This seems like a simple question and there are plenty of reasons we choose plastic: easier to carry, lighter than paper bags, possibly less damaging to the environment, less expensive to the shop owners,... | [
"seals like eating plastic bags around them.",
"seals really have a good stomach.",
"seals are potential victims of plastic bags.",
"seals are not able to differ plastic from food."
] |
The passage wants to express that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Bad luck always comes in three" and last Saturday seemed to prove it. After trouble with the car, the television, we spent the evening waiting for the next trouble. Shortly after dinner we both smelled smoke. My wife, who was often careless when cooking, ran to the kitchen but returned looking puzzled. I rush... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11739.txt | "Bad luck always comes in three" and last Saturday seemed to prove it. After trouble with the car, the television, we spent the evening waiting for the next trouble. Shortly after dinner we both smelled smoke. My wife, who was often careless when cooking, ran to the kitchen but returned looking puzzled. I rushed up the... | [
"an unlucky person will have trouble one after another",
"an unlucky person will only have trouble three times",
"\"THREE\" is an unlucky number",
"\"THREE\" always comes with a bad luck."
] |
Why is Kopi Lowak expensive? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Coffee experts are willing to pay large sums of money for high-quality coffee beans. The high-end beans, such as Kona or Blue Mountain, are known to cost extraordinary sums of money. Then there is Kopi Lowak (translated as "Civet Coffee"), the world's most expensive coffee, which sells for as much as US $50 pe... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15360.txt | Coffee experts are willing to pay large sums of money for high-quality coffee beans. The high-end beans, such as Kona or Blue Mountain, are known to cost extraordinary sums of money. Then there is Kopi Lowak (translated as "Civet Coffee"), the world's most expensive coffee, which sells for as much as US $50 per quarter... | [
"There is a very limited supply of the beans.",
"The coffee trees that grow the beans are scarce.",
"It takes a long time for the coffee beans to ripen.",
"Only a few experts know how to produce the beans."
] |
Which of the following is NOT the opinion of Lilian Katz? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pushy parents and teachers who "hothouse" the under-5s risk causing damage to the children's long term development, a leading education expert said.
Lilian Katz, Professor of Education at the University of Illinois, said that four-year-olds engaged in reading and writing went on to perform worse academically t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12361.txt | Pushy parents and teachers who "hothouse" the under-5s risk causing damage to the children's long term development, a leading education expert said.
Lilian Katz, Professor of Education at the University of Illinois, said that four-year-olds engaged in reading and writing went on to perform worse academically than those... | [
"Children should be taught through first-hand experience.",
"Learning in a mixed-age class is good for children.",
"Running a shop can help children get good marks.",
"Puppet shows and drawing are useful in teaching children."
] |
Who might be interested in this website? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Square Dance ABC is an exciting new way to practice square dancing.
Enjoy a fan, easy beginner's square dance, with no experience needed.
There are three different dances. The A, B and C dances can be experienced in any order. This is the main difference between Square Dance ABC and the traditional "lesson-bas... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2156.txt | Square Dance ABC is an exciting new way to practice square dancing.
Enjoy a fan, easy beginner's square dance, with no experience needed.
There are three different dances. The A, B and C dances can be experienced in any order. This is the main difference between Square Dance ABC and the traditional "lesson-based" way. ... | [
"Kids that are good at drawing.",
"Adults that want to go traveling",
"Volunteers that want to teach children",
"People that want to learn to dance."
] |
What is the main idea of the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In America, when people say"man's best friend", they don't mean another person. Instead, they are talking about a lovely animal--a dog! These words show the friendship between people and animals. Dogs and other pets can give joy to people's lives. Some people think of their pets as their children. Some people... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2004.txt | In America, when people say"man's best friend", they don't mean another person. Instead, they are talking about a lovely animal--a dog! These words show the friendship between people and animals. Dogs and other pets can give joy to people's lives. Some people think of their pets as their children. Some people even lea... | [
"A lot of people are interested in dogs.",
"Dogs can help people do many things.",
"Pets are lovely and need care and protection .",
"We have done a lot of things for pets."
] |
Mike didn't prepare his lessons because _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On April 1st, Mike decided to fool his friends.
At lunch time he said to Tom, "I think we're going to have a test this afternoon." "Test?" said Tom, "Really?"
"Yes, it's quite true," said Mike. "When I was passing by Mr. Green's room, he was talking with another teacher about the test. Tell John, Rose and Joa... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4626.txt | On April 1st, Mike decided to fool his friends.
At lunch time he said to Tom, "I think we're going to have a test this afternoon." "Test?" said Tom, "Really?"
"Yes, it's quite true," said Mike. "When I was passing by Mr. Green's room, he was talking with another teacher about the test. Tell John, Rose and Joan about i... | [
"he didn't like to",
"it was his holiday",
"he thought the test was easy for him",
"he believed there wasn't going to be a test"
] |
Most air masses form over what two types of regions? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Most air masses form over what two types of regions? | polar and tropical | science | null | null | null | marine and tropical | arctic and marine | polar and arctic | polar and tropical | Most air masses form over polar or tropical regions. They may form over continents or oceans. Air masses are moist if they form over oceans. They are dry if they form over continents. Air masses that form over oceans are called maritime air masses. Those that form over continents are called continental air masses. Figu... | null | null | null |
Which of the following statements about monster costume is TRUE according to the article? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
They may make us scared, but somehow we just can't get enough of our favorite monsters.From literature to movies, TV shows to Halloween costumes , we want more of these blood-drinking, walking-dead, scary creatures!
Here's a look at a few of them.
Mummy : All you'll need is a generous supply of toilet paper o... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15050.txt | They may make us scared, but somehow we just can't get enough of our favorite monsters.From literature to movies, TV shows to Halloween costumes , we want more of these blood-drinking, walking-dead, scary creatures!
Here's a look at a few of them.
Mummy : All you'll need is a generous supply of toilet paper of make th... | [
"A zombie costume is the choice costume of people celebrating Halloween.",
"A mummy costume is easy to make and can be immediately recognized.",
"Frankenstein's monster is losing appeal among some people.",
"Because of its uniqueness, the Dracula costume is the most popular for Halloween."
] |
What's the name of this special festival? It's called _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is an interesting festival in China. On that special day, people in Hunan province always have a dragon boat match. The dragon boat is quite long, like a dragon. There are pictures of dragons on each side. The front of the boat is like the head of a dragon. During the match, about twenty men in the boat ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17376.txt | There is an interesting festival in China. On that special day, people in Hunan province always have a dragon boat match. The dragon boat is quite long, like a dragon. There are pictures of dragons on each side. The front of the boat is like the head of a dragon. During the match, about twenty men in the boat make it m... | [
"Chinese New Year",
"Mid-Autumn Festival",
"the Dragon Boat Festival",
"Halloween"
] |
What kind of article does this passage belong to? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Outline programme for the State Visit of the President of The People's Republic of China, Mr XiJinping, accompanied by Madame Peng Liyuan, 20 to 23 October 2015.
MONDAY 19 OCTOBER
The President of The People's Republic of China will arrive privately in the UK on Monday evening, 19th October, at Heathrow Airpor... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12928.txt | Outline programme for the State Visit of the President of The People's Republic of China, Mr XiJinping, accompanied by Madame Peng Liyuan, 20 to 23 October 2015.
MONDAY 19 OCTOBER
The President of The People's Republic of China will arrive privately in the UK on Monday evening, 19th October, at Heathrow Airport. They w... | [
"A news report.",
"A TV programme.",
"A schedule.",
"A news review."
] |
The bank is next to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear friend,
I know you are arriving next Sunday. Let me tell you the way to my house. Take a taxi from the airport. You pass a bank on your right and then go along Long Street. You go through Six Avenue, Seventh Avenue, and Eighth Avenue. When you see a big supermarket, turn left. Then go down Bridge Street a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7398.txt | Dear friend,
I know you are arriving next Sunday. Let me tell you the way to my house. Take a taxi from the airport. You pass a bank on your right and then go along Long Street. You go through Six Avenue, Seventh Avenue, and Eighth Avenue. When you see a big supermarket, turn left. Then go down Bridge Street and turn l... | [
"Supermarket",
"Old Park",
"Airport",
"New Park"
] |
Speciation, convergent evolution, and coevolution are types of what process? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Speciation, convergent evolution, and coevolution are types of what process? | macroevolution | science | null | null | null | microevolution | devolution | systemic evolution | macroevolution | Macroevolution occurs when microevolution takes place over a long period of time. Types of macroevolution include speciation, convergent evolution, and coevolution. | null | null | null |
What is the network of vessels and tissues that carry a clear fluid called lymph called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the network of vessels and tissues that carry a clear fluid called lymph called? | lymphatic system | science | null | null | null | cleansing system | excretory system | vessel system | lymphatic system | The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and tissues that carry a clear fluid called lymph. The lymphatic system ( Figure below ) spreads all around the body and filters and cleans the lymph of any debris, abnormal cells, or pathogens. Lymph vessels are tube-shaped, just like blood vessels, with about 500-600 lymph... | null | null | null |
How is the energy of an atomic orbital affected as the principal quantum number increases? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How is the energy of an atomic orbital affected as the principal quantum number increases? | it increases | science | null | null | null | It triples | it decreases | It doubles | it increases | Orbital Energies and Atomic Structure The energy of atomic orbitals increases as the principal quantum number, n, increases. In any atom with two or more electrons, the repulsion between the electrons makes energies of subshells with different values of l differ so that the energy of the orbitals increases within a she... | null | null | null |
Could Joe give the woman both pieces of meat? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Joe Brown had a shop where he sold meat.One day a woman came into the shop at five to one."I'm sorry I'm late."she said, "I need some more meat for my dinner tonight."Joe had only one piece of meat in his shop.He took it out of the fridge and said:"This is $ 6.50."
"That piece is too small."the woman said, "ha... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2065.txt | Joe Brown had a shop where he sold meat.One day a woman came into the shop at five to one."I'm sorry I'm late."she said, "I need some more meat for my dinner tonight."Joe had only one piece of meat in his shop.He took it out of the fridge and said:"This is $ 6.50."
"That piece is too small."the woman said, "haven't you... | [
"Certainly.",
"Of course not.",
"He would try his best.",
"The story doesn't give us the answers."
] |
The London taxi drivers _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Driving a car at high speed along a highway seems to be fun. You need only to follow the bright traffic signs beside the highways and it will take you to where you wish.
But to a London taxi driver, driving is not an easy job. A taxi driver has to have not only good driving skills but also a good knowledg... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17688.txt | Driving a car at high speed along a highway seems to be fun. You need only to follow the bright traffic signs beside the highways and it will take you to where you wish.
But to a London taxi driver, driving is not an easy job. A taxi driver has to have not only good driving skills but also a good knowledge of the ... | [
"work hard because no one would give them money for doing nothing",
"never stop driving in the city",
"only work between 2 and 3 o'clock in the night",
"are very rich"
] |
When we are in trouble, we have to learn from _ in the story. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long long ago, a donkey fell into a well . The animal cried for hours as the farmer tried to think out what to do. Finally, the farmer thought the animal was too old and the well needed to be covered up anyway, so he decided not to save the donkey.
The farmer invited his neighbours to help him. They began to ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6264.txt | Long long ago, a donkey fell into a well . The animal cried for hours as the farmer tried to think out what to do. Finally, the farmer thought the animal was too old and the well needed to be covered up anyway, so he decided not to save the donkey.
The farmer invited his neighbours to help him. They began to shovel d... | [
"the farmer",
"the neighbours",
"the donkey",
"all of them"
] |
How does the author find his job as a mail boy when he was 19? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I came home to London at the end of my first term at university in December 1968, I was flat broke, and more broke because it was Christmas, so I went to an employment agency for a job.
"Would you like to work for the Beatles? " they asked.
"Don't you have anything better?" I asked.
Fifteen minutes late... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18261.txt | When I came home to London at the end of my first term at university in December 1968, I was flat broke, and more broke because it was Christmas, so I went to an employment agency for a job.
"Would you like to work for the Beatles? " they asked.
"Don't you have anything better?" I asked.
Fifteen minutes later I got t... | [
"It was an experience worth treasuring.",
"It was foolish of him not to make more money.",
"He reached the peak of his life in the university.",
"It helped him develop a habit of keeping a diary."
] |
Which is true about the pie shops? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Six people are talking about two pie shops in a TV program.
Lily: I've been going to Pie House for twenty years. Now Marie's son is taking care of the business, and he makes pies as good as his mother's. I enjoy my stay there as before. My family also like the pies. We feel relaxed while staying there.
***
Oli... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2890.txt | Six people are talking about two pie shops in a TV program.
Lily: I've been going to Pie House for twenty years. Now Marie's son is taking care of the business, and he makes pies as good as his mother's. I enjoy my stay there as before. My family also like the pies. We feel relaxed while staying there.
***
Olive: I wen... | [
"Pie House is a family business.",
"Pie Corner is next to Pie House.",
"Pie Corner has a longer history than Pie House.",
"Pie House gives people a place to stay for the night."
] |
What is the only commercial way of reproducing plants such as orchids? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the only commercial way of reproducing plants such as orchids? | cloning | science | null | null | null | grafting | sexual reproduction | cross-breeding | cloning | null | null | null | |
Because alkali metals are so reactive, they are found in nature only in ________ with other elements? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Because alkali metals are so reactive, they are found in nature only in ________ with other elements? | combination | science | null | null | null | competition | isolation | cooperation | combination | Hydrogen is a very reactive gas, and the alkali metals are even more reactive. In fact, they are the most reactive metals and, along with the elements in group 17, are the most reactive of all elements. The reactivity of alkali metals increases from the top to the bottom of the group, so lithium (Li) is the least react... | null | null | null |
Why did the owner of the ball run away quickly? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day,Mr.Li was reading a book in his office after school.To his surprise,a ball flew in suddenly and hurt him on the head.He took the ball to the window,but he only saw a group of boy students running away quickly and disappearing in a minute.He sat down again and continued his reading.As it got dark,it was... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7449.txt | One day,Mr.Li was reading a book in his office after school.To his surprise,a ball flew in suddenly and hurt him on the head.He took the ball to the window,but he only saw a group of boy students running away quickly and disappearing in a minute.He sat down again and continued his reading.As it got dark,it was time for... | [
"He was afraid of Mr.Li.",
"He wanted to get the ball back.",
"He wanted to go home.",
"He went to look for the ball."
] |
The writer tends to think that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On Wednesday evening in New York, Apple broke the news that Steve Jobs had died. Since then, praise and respect have poured over the world like rain. He changed industries, redefined business models, fused technology and art. People are comparing him to Thomas Edison, Walt Disney and Leonardo da Vinci, and sa... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17340.txt | On Wednesday evening in New York, Apple broke the news that Steve Jobs had died. Since then, praise and respect have poured over the world like rain. He changed industries, redefined business models, fused technology and art. People are comparing him to Thomas Edison, Walt Disney and Leonardo da Vinci, and saying it w... | [
"Steve Jobs is greater than Thomas Edison.",
"Steve Jobs combined technology with art",
"Steve Jobs' methods can't be absorbed by others",
"another Steve Jobs will appear before long"
] |
In vertebrates, what structure runs from the brain to the tail end of the backbone? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In vertebrates, what structure runs from the brain to the tail end of the backbone? | spinal cord | science | null | null | null | backbone | ribcage | aortic valve | spinal cord | Vertebrates have a centralized nervous system. As shown in Figure below , the nervous system consists of a brain in the head region. It also includes a long spinal cord that runs from the brain to the tail end of the backbone. Long nerve fibers extend from the spinal cord to muscles and organs throughout the body. | null | null | null |
Compared with "Type A" personalities, "Type B" personalities _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mental and health experts believe personality plays an important part in how we experience stress. Personality is the way a person acts, feels and thinks.
Some people are aggressive and always in a hurry. They often become angry when things do not happen the way they planned. They are called "Type A" personali... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23026.txt | Mental and health experts believe personality plays an important part in how we experience stress. Personality is the way a person acts, feels and thinks.
Some people are aggressive and always in a hurry. They often become angry when things do not happen the way they planned. They are called "Type A" personalities. Stu... | [
"cause more troubles",
"are less able to cope with different situations",
"are more easily affected by stress",
"tend to solve problems more peacefully"
] |
Which is the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The writer Margaret Mitchell is best known for writingGone with the Wind, first published in 1936. Her book and the movie based on it, tell a story of love and survival during the American Civil War. Visitors to the Margaret Mitchell House in Atlanta, Georgia, can go where she lived when she started composing ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1047.txt | The writer Margaret Mitchell is best known for writingGone with the Wind, first published in 1936. Her book and the movie based on it, tell a story of love and survival during the American Civil War. Visitors to the Margaret Mitchell House in Atlanta, Georgia, can go where she lived when she started composing the story... | [
"A Trip to Know Margaret Mitchell.",
"Gone with the Wind: A Huge Success.",
"An Introduction of the Margaret Mitchell House.",
"Margaret Mitchell: A Great Female Writer."
] |
How did Mr.Green want to go to London? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One afternoon Mrs.Green's husband wanted to catch the 3:30 flight to London to have an important meeting. She was very surprised when he telephoned her at 5 o'clock and said that he was still at the airport.
"What happened to you?"asked Mrs Green.
"Well," said Mr. Green, "Everything was going fine. I got my ti... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1930.txt | One afternoon Mrs.Green's husband wanted to catch the 3:30 flight to London to have an important meeting. She was very surprised when he telephoned her at 5 o'clock and said that he was still at the airport.
"What happened to you?"asked Mrs Green.
"Well," said Mr. Green, "Everything was going fine. I got my ticket, che... | [
"By train",
"By bus",
"By airplane",
"By ship"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On Jan. 13th, 2009, the Peanut Corporation of prefix = st1 /Americaissued a recall for products it had made over the past six months, after five people had died and more than 400 had fallen ill with salmonella poisoning as a result of contamination. Two weeks later, the recall was extended to more than 400 c... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17086.txt | On Jan. 13th, 2009, the Peanut Corporation of prefix = st1 /Americaissued a recall for products it had made over the past six months, after five people had died and more than 400 had fallen ill with salmonella poisoning as a result of contamination. Two weeks later, the recall was extended to more than 400 consumer p... | [
"Much of the peanut butter produced in the plant was supplied to schools.",
"It is the first time that the virus has been found in the products in this company.",
"Some consumer products made since nearly two years ago were also recalled.",
"There have been some other food concerns besides peanut products rec... |
Darcy washes and drys 20 shirts and 8 pairs of shorts. If he folds 12 of the shirts and 5 of the shorts, how many more remaining pieces of clothing does Darcy have to fold? | Darcy still has to fold 20 - 12 = <<20-12=8>>8 shirts
Darcy still has to fold 8 - 5 = <<8-5=3>>3 shorts
Darcy has to fold a total of 8 + 3 = <<8+3=11>>11 pieces of clothing
#### 11 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Darcy washes and drys 20 shirts and 8 pairs of shorts. If he folds 12 of the shirts and 5 of the shorts, how many more remaining pieces of clothing does Darcy have to fold? | Darcy still has to fold 20 - 12 = <<20-12=8>>8 shirts
Darcy still has to fold 8 - 5 = <<8-5=3>>3 shorts
Darcy has to fold a total of 8 + 3 = <<8+3=11>>11 pieces of clothing
#### 11 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
A ghostwriter does all the following EXCEPT _ for his client, according to the passage. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ghostwriters are widely used by celebrities or public figures who wish to publish their autobiographies . The degree of involvement of the ghostwriter in nonfiction writing projects ranges from minor to significant. Various sources explain the role of the ghostwriter and how competent writers can get this k... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16616.txt | Ghostwriters are widely used by celebrities or public figures who wish to publish their autobiographies . The degree of involvement of the ghostwriter in nonfiction writing projects ranges from minor to significant. Various sources explain the role of the ghostwriter and how competent writers can get this kind of wo... | [
"correct a piece of writing",
"write a complete book",
"improve a written article",
"interview a celebrity"
] |
What is the outer core made of? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the outer core made of? | liquid metal | science | null | null | null | solid iron | compressed air | solid rock | liquid metal | Yes! The outer core, anyway. The outer core is liquid metal, like in this photo. Of course, the metal is under an incredible amount of pressure. | null | null | null |
Where does this text most probably come from? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new study suggests that early exposure to germs strengthens the immune system. That means letting children get a little dirty might be good for their health later in life.
The study involved laboratory mice. It found that adult mice raised in a germ-free environment were more likely to develop allergies, a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23755.txt | A new study suggests that early exposure to germs strengthens the immune system. That means letting children get a little dirty might be good for their health later in life.
The study involved laboratory mice. It found that adult mice raised in a germ-free environment were more likely to develop allergies, asthma an... | [
"A teacher's handbook.",
"A story book.",
"A science magazine.",
"A travel journal."
] |
Which of the following can be the best title for this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people like to eat out because they can eat quickly and the food is not expensive. Some families go to fast food restaurants. But in the past people went to diners. Do you want to know the story of the first American diner?
In 1872, a man named Walter Scott had the first "diner". It was not really a diner... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6564.txt | Many people like to eat out because they can eat quickly and the food is not expensive. Some families go to fast food restaurants. But in the past people went to diners. Do you want to know the story of the first American diner?
In 1872, a man named Walter Scott had the first "diner". It was not really a diner. It was ... | [
"Walter Scott",
"Food carts--the early diners",
"American fast food restaurants",
"The history of American diners"
] |
According to the passage , human beings _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Human beings have spread to every continent, sometimes driving other animal species to extinction in the process.It has become the most widely spread species on the planet, occupying mountains and valleys, deserts and jungles, shorelines and islands, yet always finding some good means of living in these wide... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21365.txt | Human beings have spread to every continent, sometimes driving other animal species to extinction in the process.It has become the most widely spread species on the planet, occupying mountains and valleys, deserts and jungles, shorelines and islands, yet always finding some good means of living in these widely differ... | [
"are the victims of the environment",
"rely on other animal species for their success",
"make social environment and change natural environment",
"change social environment and make natural environment"
] |
Does Leo play sports? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Leo is thirteen years old. He has a brother and a sister. He has 10 tennis bats, 8 baseballs, 6 ping-pong balls, 12 soccer balls and 18 volleyballs, but he never plays sports. His brother, Neal likes soccer . He is a member of the city soccer club. He plays soccer every day with his friends. His sister, Nanc... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6313.txt | Leo is thirteen years old. He has a brother and a sister. He has 10 tennis bats, 8 baseballs, 6 ping-pong balls, 12 soccer balls and 18 volleyballs, but he never plays sports. His brother, Neal likes soccer . He is a member of the city soccer club. He plays soccer every day with his friends. His sister, Nancy likes v... | [
"Yes, he does.",
"No, he doesn't.",
"No, he does.",
"We don't know."
] |
How much did the lottery winner lose? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive ? When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can give you a false picture.
For example, some might say, "I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery . It was great. I took that dollar tick... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4866.txt | Do you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive ? When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can give you a false picture.
For example, some might say, "I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery . It was great. I took that dollar ticket back t... | [
"One hundred dollars.",
"Two hundred dollars.",
"Three hundred dollars.",
"Four hundred dollars."
] |
Why Chinese government started the running campaign? Because _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To make Chinese students healthier and stronger, China's Ministry of Education has started a campaign. The campaign asks students to run every school day. Te campaign has started since October last year and will last until April this year.
Kids at primary schools have to run 1km per day. It's 1.5kms for midd... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2763.txt | To make Chinese students healthier and stronger, China's Ministry of Education has started a campaign. The campaign asks students to run every school day. Te campaign has started since October last year and will last until April this year.
Kids at primary schools have to run 1km per day. It's 1.5kms for middle school... | [
"they think Chinese students like running very much",
"they hope Chinese students become healthier and stronger",
"they know Chinese students have no time to exercise",
"they find out Chinese students are too lazy"
] |
Grace baked 4 whole pumpkin pies. She sold 1 whole pumpkin pie and gave 1 whole pumpkin pie to her friend. The remaining whole pumpkin pies were each sliced into 6 pieces. Her family ate 2/3 pieces. How many pieces of pumpkin pie were left? | Grace sold and gave a total of 1 + 1 = <<1+1=2>>2 whole pumpkin pie.
Her family was left with 4 - 2 = <<4-2=2>>2 whole pumpkin pie.
There were a total of 2 x 6 = <<2*6=12>>12 pieces made from the 2 whole pumpkin pie.
Her family ate 12 x 2/3 = <<12*2/3=8>>8 pieces.
Therefore, 12 - 8 = <<12-8=4>>4 pieces of pumpkin pie w... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Grace baked 4 whole pumpkin pies. She sold 1 whole pumpkin pie and gave 1 whole pumpkin pie to her friend. The remaining whole pumpkin pies were each sliced into 6 pieces. Her family ate 2/3 pieces. How many pieces of pumpkin pie were left? | Grace sold and gave a total of 1 + 1 = <<1+1=2>>2 whole pumpkin pie.
Her family was left with 4 - 2 = <<4-2=2>>2 whole pumpkin pie.
There were a total of 2 x 6 = <<2*6=12>>12 pieces made from the 2 whole pumpkin pie.
Her family ate 12 x 2/3 = <<12*2/3=8>>8 pieces.
Therefore, 12 - 8 = <<12-8=4>>4 pieces of pumpkin pie w... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The story mainly tells us _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's not just women who wear skirts. Men can wear them, too. In Scotland, men wear a kind of skirt called a kilt. The kilt is their national dress and an important part of their tradition .
A kilt is a colored skirt reaching down to the knees . It has checks on it with different colors, like red or blue. Ea... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2438.txt | It's not just women who wear skirts. Men can wear them, too. In Scotland, men wear a kind of skirt called a kilt. The kilt is their national dress and an important part of their tradition .
A kilt is a colored skirt reaching down to the knees . It has checks on it with different colors, like red or blue. Each family... | [
"things about Scotsmen's traditional kilts",
"how to wear kilts",
"when to wear kilts",
"Scotsmen's important tradition"
] |
The aged man in the passage on New Year's Night can be described as _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was New Year's Night. An aged man was standing at a window. He raised his sad eyes towards the deep blue sky, where the stars were floating like white lilies on the surface of a clear calm lake.
He had already passed sixty and brought from his journey nothing but errors and regrets. Now his health was poo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17010.txt | It was New Year's Night. An aged man was standing at a window. He raised his sad eyes towards the deep blue sky, where the stars were floating like white lilies on the surface of a clear calm lake.
He had already passed sixty and brought from his journey nothing but errors and regrets. Now his health was poor, his mi... | [
"sorrowful, fearful and regretful.",
"regretful, painful and disappointed.",
"hopeful, sorrowful and peaceful.",
"disappointed, regretful and hopeful."
] |
Which of the following best describes the purpose of the chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Which of the following best describes the purpose of the chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell?
Choices:
A. to store the genetic instructions needed to specify traits
B. to release energy by breaking down food molecules
C. to transport nutrients into and out of the cell
D. to protect the cells from microorganisms | Correct answer: A | science | MCAS_2008_8_5716 | {
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What is the main idea of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Michael, a normal American, stays home on workdays. He plugs into his personal computer terminal in order to connect with the office. After work he puts on his headphones, watches a movie on his home video recorder or plays baseball on the computer. On many days, Michael doesn't talk to any other human beings,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11539.txt | Michael, a normal American, stays home on workdays. He plugs into his personal computer terminal in order to connect with the office. After work he puts on his headphones, watches a movie on his home video recorder or plays baseball on the computer. On many days, Michael doesn't talk to any other human beings, and he d... | [
"We may no longer need to communicate with other people.",
"Modern technology seems to be separating people.",
"We may no longer need to work in the office.",
"Modern technology makes it possible for us to work at home."
] |
Why did China make the military reduction? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
President Xi Jinping announced Thursday that China will cut its military by 300,000 troops, a significant reduction in one of the largest militaries in the world and a move that the Chinese leader called a gesture of peace.
"The great renewal of the Chinese nation requires efforts of one generation after anoth... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14141.txt | President Xi Jinping announced Thursday that China will cut its military by 300,000 troops, a significant reduction in one of the largest militaries in the world and a move that the Chinese leader called a gesture of peace.
"The great renewal of the Chinese nation requires efforts of one generation after another," Xi s... | [
"For the efficiency and cost saving.",
"For the peace of the whole the world.",
"For the celebration of the end of World War II.",
"For the renewal of the Chinese civilization."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE of iFixit and Dozuki? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I prefer Lynne Truss's phraseology: I am a grammar "sticker". And, like Truss - author of Eats, shoots & Leaves - I have a "zero tolerance" approach to grammar mistakes that make people look stupid.
Now, Truss and I disagree on what it means to have "zero tolerance". She thinks that people who mix up basic gra... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5884.txt | I prefer Lynne Truss's phraseology: I am a grammar "sticker". And, like Truss - author of Eats, shoots & Leaves - I have a "zero tolerance" approach to grammar mistakes that make people look stupid.
Now, Truss and I disagree on what it means to have "zero tolerance". She thinks that people who mix up basic grammar "des... | [
"Only one of them has a compulsory grammar test.",
"They are companies where one learns grammar.",
"Grammar is quite important for their existence.",
"They depend on grammar correction for a living."
] |
Who usually takes Jane and Harry to school? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Come on, Dad! It's 7:20 a.m. now," says Harry.
"I need to wash the car now," Mr. Smith says. "You walk to school this morning, OK?"
"But the school is a little far," says Jane.
"Walking is good. Now get your schoolbags and go!"
Then Jane and Harry walk to school. It takes 30 minutes. When they get to school... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6733.txt | "Come on, Dad! It's 7:20 a.m. now," says Harry.
"I need to wash the car now," Mr. Smith says. "You walk to school this morning, OK?"
"But the school is a little far," says Jane.
"Walking is good. Now get your schoolbags and go!"
Then Jane and Harry walk to school. It takes 30 minutes. When they get to school, they ar... | [
"Their father.",
"Their mother.",
"Their sister.",
"Their grandfather."
] |
From this passage we can know the old woman is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long ago, near the village of Hedley, there lived a strange and playful trickster , known as the Hedley Kow. Sometimes it looked like an ordinary object. Sometimes it looked like a donkey or a goat.
One evening, as an old woman went along the path, she saw an old iron pot lying in the ditch. "Fancy that,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20774.txt | Long ago, near the village of Hedley, there lived a strange and playful trickster , known as the Hedley Kow. Sometimes it looked like an ordinary object. Sometimes it looked like a donkey or a goat.
One evening, as an old woman went along the path, she saw an old iron pot lying in the ditch. "Fancy that," she sai... | [
"optimistic",
"pessimistic",
"strange",
"mindless"
] |
It's clear that the old man was _ . | D | 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: D | 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 ... | [
"a silly man",
"a humorous man",
"a well-known man",
"a kind-hearted man"
] |
The passage is intended to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today I was at the mall waiting for friends, when a lady wearing a knit hat and a sweater came up to me and, shivering, said, "I'm homeless. Would you mind buying me some food?"
In that split second, everything I'd learned since kindergarten flashed through my mind. Don't talk to strangers ... Be a good citize... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high728.txt | Today I was at the mall waiting for friends, when a lady wearing a knit hat and a sweater came up to me and, shivering, said, "I'm homeless. Would you mind buying me some food?"
In that split second, everything I'd learned since kindergarten flashed through my mind. Don't talk to strangers ... Be a good citizen ... Peo... | [
"arouse readers' curiosity",
"explore social problems",
"teach readers a lesson",
"share a sweet personal story"
] |
Some astronauts feel sick on the station during the first few days because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The oddness of life in space never quite goes away. Here are some examples.
First consider something as simple as sleep. Its position presents its own challenges. The main question is whether you want your arms inside or outside the sleeping bag. If you leave your arms out, they float free in zero gravity, oft... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10245.txt | The oddness of life in space never quite goes away. Here are some examples.
First consider something as simple as sleep. Its position presents its own challenges. The main question is whether you want your arms inside or outside the sleeping bag. If you leave your arms out, they float free in zero gravity, often giving... | [
"their senses stop working",
"they have to stand up straight",
"they float out of their seats unexpectedly",
"whether they are able to go back to the station"
] |
.We can conclude according to the passage that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is a matter of common observation that although money income keeps going up over the years, we never seem to become richer. Prices are rising continuously. This condition is what we call inflation: the money supply is becoming inflated so that each unit of it becomes less valuable. We have got used to highe... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1770.txt | It is a matter of common observation that although money income keeps going up over the years, we never seem to become richer. Prices are rising continuously. This condition is what we call inflation: the money supply is becoming inflated so that each unit of it becomes less valuable. We have got used to higher and hig... | [
"the writer is a government official",
"the writer is worried about inflation",
"the writer encourages people to spend money",
"the writer has become richer because of inflation"
] |
Which statement is true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day a man was walking in the street when he met a penguin .It was a handsome and very brave bird. It seemed to take an immediate liking to the man, because it walked up to him and then followed him wherever he went.This was funny for a while but in the end became rather embarrassing .
"Go away, you silly ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13752.txt | One day a man was walking in the street when he met a penguin .It was a handsome and very brave bird. It seemed to take an immediate liking to the man, because it walked up to him and then followed him wherever he went.This was funny for a while but in the end became rather embarrassing .
"Go away, you silly bird, ''t... | [
"The penguin received a nice treat at the police station.",
"The policeman took the bird to the zoo.",
"The policeman who received the man was not patient with him.",
"The policeman felt sorry for not giving any help."
] |
Which of the following statements is true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Education and Training
Make sure your skills are up-to-date
If you're looking for a new job or you want to change your career, having up-to-date skills is the key to a successful job search and your future earning power.
Choose the right training
If you need training to learn new skills or enhance existing ski... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4961.txt | Education and Training
Make sure your skills are up-to-date
If you're looking for a new job or you want to change your career, having up-to-date skills is the key to a successful job search and your future earning power.
Choose the right training
If you need training to learn new skills or enhance existing skills, make... | [
"If I want to find information about a four-year school, I should consult ETP.",
"CIS helps to train job seekers.",
"Apprentice programs provide training in areas like Carpentry, Electrical and Iron work.",
"On-the-job training is compulsory for those who want to start their own business."
] |
How many problems are mentioned in the passage'? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Teachers say the digital age has had a good and a not-so-good influence on the American teenagers. More than 2,000 high school teachers took an online survey.
75 percent of the teachers said the Internet and digital search tools have had a "mostly good" use for their students' research habits and skills, But 8... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4711.txt | Teachers say the digital age has had a good and a not-so-good influence on the American teenagers. More than 2,000 high school teachers took an online survey.
75 percent of the teachers said the Internet and digital search tools have had a "mostly good" use for their students' research habits and skills, But 87 percent... | [
"One",
"Two.",
"Three.",
"Four."
] |
What are the active transport mechanisms by which molecules enter and leave the cell inside vesicles? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the active transport mechanisms by which molecules enter and leave the cell inside vesicles? | endocytosis and exocytosis | science | null | null | null | dielectric and exocytosis | endocytosis and oxidation | oxidation and exocytosis | endocytosis and exocytosis | Endocytosis and exocytosis are active transport mechanisms in which large molecules enter and leave the cell inside vesicles. | null | null | null |
What is the writer's purpose in writing this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
House buyers have three main choices: building from the ground up, moving into an old house or buying a new one. All the three are very different and should be considered carefully. Your budget will probably have the biggest effect on your choice. Comparing the three will help you make a good decision.
New hou... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3412.txt | House buyers have three main choices: building from the ground up, moving into an old house or buying a new one. All the three are very different and should be considered carefully. Your budget will probably have the biggest effect on your choice. Comparing the three will help you make a good decision.
New houses are u... | [
"To encourage readers to build a house of their own",
"To explain why it is hard to decide what house to buy",
"To tell readers how to find a great bargain when they are buying a house",
"To help readers make a better decision when they are buying a house"
] |
What do we know about the chimp Ponso? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The loneliest chimp in the world just got the best surprise--a hug from a new friend.Ponso has been by himself for nearly three years,finding himself alone after his wife and children died on the island where they were abandoned by a medical testing company many years ago.
For years a nearby villager named Ger... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14330.txt | The loneliest chimp in the world just got the best surprise--a hug from a new friend.Ponso has been by himself for nearly three years,finding himself alone after his wife and children died on the island where they were abandoned by a medical testing company many years ago.
For years a nearby villager named Germain has ... | [
"He was deserted by his family.",
"He found many sources of food.",
"He came to the island for a test.",
"He suffers from loneliness greatly."
] |
The author's brother wrote the letter to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last Sunday, I waked into the house in the afternoon to find my brother rushing around in a hurry. As soon as I took my coat off, my little brother placed a bunch of papers in my hands and asked me to fold them up so they could fit into an envelope as quickly as possible. He said it needed to get done quickly ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high617.txt | Last Sunday, I waked into the house in the afternoon to find my brother rushing around in a hurry. As soon as I took my coat off, my little brother placed a bunch of papers in my hands and asked me to fold them up so they could fit into an envelope as quickly as possible. He said it needed to get done quickly before it... | [
"ask for help from his neighbors",
"give a hand to those in need of help",
"require his neighbors to clear the snow",
"raise money for the old people in his community"
] |
What should the ideal short story be in length? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a recent class I was asked "What is a short story?" My first answer was that it was something that could be read in one sitting and brought an illumination to the reader, sudden and golden like sunlight cracking(, ) through a heavy cloud. I went on to say that in my opinion a "real" short story was closer t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15171.txt | In a recent class I was asked "What is a short story?" My first answer was that it was something that could be read in one sitting and brought an illumination to the reader, sudden and golden like sunlight cracking(, ) through a heavy cloud. I went on to say that in my opinion a "real" short story was closer to poetry ... | [
"at most 10, 000 words",
"below 500 words",
"over 5, 000words",
"around 2, 000 words"
] |
Which of the following does the writer suggest that we should not do? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many things we can do in our daily life to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas sent out. Probably the most important is to share what you have learned with your family and friends.
Use the family car less. Walk or cycle whenever possible. Take a bus. Try ride sharing.
Use less energy in... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23926.txt | There are many things we can do in our daily life to reduce the amount of greenhouse gas sent out. Probably the most important is to share what you have learned with your family and friends.
Use the family car less. Walk or cycle whenever possible. Take a bus. Try ride sharing.
Use less energy in the hous... | [
"Share cars with other people if possible.",
"Make sure our car tires are well inflated.",
"Compost our home waste at the landfill site.",
"Buy less products even if we can afford."
] |
From the text we learn that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Colombia , there are some unwritten rules that people are used to , These rules are not officially established , but people do respect them . For example , on a bus , a person keeps a distance from another person , and people don't like to touch each other . Many people come to work late because they prefer... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15788.txt | In Colombia , there are some unwritten rules that people are used to , These rules are not officially established , but people do respect them . For example , on a bus , a person keeps a distance from another person , and people don't like to touch each other . Many people come to work late because they prefer to wait ... | [
"customs influence people's lives",
"a mother always understands her son",
"people respect each other in Colombia",
"people like to talk in elevators in Colombia"
] |
when you become more experienced you will _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A friend of mine was fond of drawing horse. He drew the horses very well, but he always began the tail. Now it is the Western rule to begin at the head of the horse, that is why I was surprised. It struck me that it could not really make any difference whether the artist begins at the head or the tail or the b... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1268.txt | A friend of mine was fond of drawing horse. He drew the horses very well, but he always began the tail. Now it is the Western rule to begin at the head of the horse, that is why I was surprised. It struck me that it could not really make any difference whether the artist begins at the head or the tail or the belly or ... | [
"never ask question",
"often begin at the tail",
"should write the end of the story",
"should think of the beginning"
] |
What does Christmas Eve mean to the 14 Tsinghua students? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Christmas Eve means a warm get-together with friends, a candlelight dinner, or perhaps a celebration at a pub for students. But, for Cai Yingjie, the night has a different meaning: helping beggars and the homeless(people without homes).
Cai, who is a student in journalism at Tsinghua, could be found at Beijing... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2274.txt | Christmas Eve means a warm get-together with friends, a candlelight dinner, or perhaps a celebration at a pub for students. But, for Cai Yingjie, the night has a different meaning: helping beggars and the homeless(people without homes).
Cai, who is a student in journalism at Tsinghua, could be found at Beijing's Wudaok... | [
"Taking 15 beggars to Tsinghua.",
"Getting together with friends.",
"Showing care to the beggars and the homeless.",
"Selling bread and gloves to the beggars."
] |
People usually have a trip to the Grand Canyon in the months except . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Rafting the GRAND CANYON Welcomes You!
For an exciting,fun and challenging white water tours,Rafting the GRAND CANYON is here to help you plan the right tour for you.Whether you want to travel for two days or ten,hike in or not,go on an oar raft or motorized trip,we will help you find the trip that meets your ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19968.txt | Rafting the GRAND CANYON Welcomes You!
For an exciting,fun and challenging white water tours,Rafting the GRAND CANYON is here to help you plan the right tour for you.Whether you want to travel for two days or ten,hike in or not,go on an oar raft or motorized trip,we will help you find the trip that meets your needs.
Fo... | [
"June.",
"February.",
"October.",
"September."
] |
What does the new study find? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Psychologists have known that what's going on inside our head affects our senses. For example, poorer children think coins are larger than they are, and hungry people think pictures of food are brighter. Professor Remi Radel wanted to investigate(look into) how this happens -- whether it's right away, as the ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15482.txt | Psychologists have known that what's going on inside our head affects our senses. For example, poorer children think coins are larger than they are, and hungry people think pictures of food are brighter. Professor Remi Radel wanted to investigate(look into) how this happens -- whether it's right away, as the brain rec... | [
"Actually our brain can arrange for our motives and needs.",
"In the experiment the brain was totally controlled by the senses.",
"People who had just eaten saw all the words more clearly than hungry people.",
"The participants saw the words look different long after the brain dealt with the information."
] |
Why did the children love to live in the thin tents? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mail lay scattered across the kitchen table. I couldn't put off sorting through it any longer. I checked the envelopes, putting aside the ones addressed to my husband.
It had been over three years since Bob had died. To friends and family it looked like I had moved past the worst of my sorrow. I took care of m... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14915.txt | Mail lay scattered across the kitchen table. I couldn't put off sorting through it any longer. I checked the envelopes, putting aside the ones addressed to my husband.
It had been over three years since Bob had died. To friends and family it looked like I had moved past the worst of my sorrow. I took care of my house, ... | [
"Because they had to make preparations for the newcomers.",
"Because the tents are convenient for drawing in the open.",
"Because the rooms in the building are used to house guests.",
"Because they worried there might be another earthquake."
] |
If the students do not understand something, they can _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How would you like to teach yourself, rather than have teachers? According to the UK's Department of Education and Skills, students will teach themselves in the schools of the future. This means that there will be no more problems such as finding enough teachers.
Estelle Morris, the UK Education Secretary, ope... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6270.txt | How would you like to teach yourself, rather than have teachers? According to the UK's Department of Education and Skills, students will teach themselves in the schools of the future. This means that there will be no more problems such as finding enough teachers.
Estelle Morris, the UK Education Secretary, opened the 2... | [
"go on a field trip",
"go to ask their teachers to help them",
"send e-mail to ask for a teacher's help",
"have a look at other learners' homework"
] |
During dinner, Keith is relieved because T.J _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The longest day of the month is the day after my younger brother T.J gets his new issue of Just Joking , a magazine filled with all kinds of jokes. When the new issue arrives, T.J tells me every riddle in it . But a constant stream of riddles can get annoying .
"Hey, Keith ! What did he hamburger name his daug... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17052.txt | The longest day of the month is the day after my younger brother T.J gets his new issue of Just Joking , a magazine filled with all kinds of jokes. When the new issue arrives, T.J tells me every riddle in it . But a constant stream of riddles can get annoying .
"Hey, Keith ! What did he hamburger name his daughter ?"
... | [
"looks Norman",
"doesn't tell riddles",
"is not angry with him",
"is usually quiet during dinner"
] |
Which menu is healthier according to the tips from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Now many people like fast food. We all know that fast food is notverygood for our health. So more and more fast food restaurants are serving healthier food and you can make healthier choices. Here are some tips for ordering healthy food at fast food restaurants.
*Don't order the biggest size. The biggest size ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7065.txt | Now many people like fast food. We all know that fast food is notverygood for our health. So more and more fast food restaurants are serving healthier food and you can make healthier choices. Here are some tips for ordering healthy food at fast food restaurants.
*Don't order the biggest size. The biggest size seems che... | [
"A large hamburger; coke, French fries.",
"A small hamburger ;coffee; fried chicken .",
"A glass of water; baked chicken; rice.",
"A glass of beer; fried chicken; cakes."
] |
Bacteria reproduce through what process, where the chromosome copies itself, forming two genetically identical copies? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Bacteria reproduce through what process, where the chromosome copies itself, forming two genetically identical copies? | binary fission | science | null | null | null | nuclear fission | multiple fission | residual fission | binary fission | Bacteria reproduce through a process called binary fission . During binary fission, the chromosome copies itself, forming two genetically identical copies. Then, the cell enlarges and divides into two new daughter cells. The two daughter cells are identical to the parent cell. Binary fission can happen very rapidly. So... | null | null | null |
What can we know about Vienna in the past? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Since the time when the Romans first settled on the Danube River and built one of their most important central European forts , Vindobona, the city we now know as Vienna, has played a very important role in European history. Austria grew up around the city and developed into a strong empire . The capital bec... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14632.txt | Since the time when the Romans first settled on the Danube River and built one of their most important central European forts , Vindobona, the city we now know as Vienna, has played a very important role in European history. Austria grew up around the city and developed into a strong empire . The capital became a fam... | [
"It used to be a business center.",
"People there had beautiful voices.",
"Austria developed around this city.",
"There were some forts in this city."
] |
What are used to balance chemical equations? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are used to balance chemical equations? | coefficients | science | null | null | null | outputs | isotopes | densities | coefficients | Coefficients are used to balance chemical equations. A coefficient is a number placed in front of a chemical symbol or formula. It shows how many atoms or molecules of the substance are involved in the reaction. | null | null | null |
If you want to go out for lunch on Tuesday you can call up the number _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Address: 9020 Bridgeport Road
Open: Mon. to Fri. 7:00a.m. --- 2:30p.m.and 5:00 p.m. --- 9:00p.m.
Sat. 7:00a.m. --- 11:00a.m. and 5:00p.m.--- 9:30p.m.
Sun. 11:00a.m. --- 2:00p.m. and 5:00p.m.---9:30p.m.
NEW YORK MUSEUMTelephone: 364431
Address: Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut St. New York America's largest museum sp... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15456.txt | Address: 9020 Bridgeport Road
Open: Mon. to Fri. 7:00a.m. --- 2:30p.m.and 5:00 p.m. --- 9:00p.m.
Sat. 7:00a.m. --- 11:00a.m. and 5:00p.m.--- 9:30p.m.
Sun. 11:00a.m. --- 2:00p.m. and 5:00p.m.---9:30p.m.
NEW YORK MUSEUMTelephone: 364431
Address: Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut St. New York America's largest museum specializin... | [
"2706630",
"7364431",
"3562367",
"2785161"
] |
What does the author mainly argue for? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mark Twain has been called the inventor of the American novel. And he surely deserves additional praise: the man who popularized the clever literary attack on racism.
I say clever because anti-slavery fiction had been the important part of the literature in the years before the Civil War. H. B. Stowe's Uncle T... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4056.txt | Mark Twain has been called the inventor of the American novel. And he surely deserves additional praise: the man who popularized the clever literary attack on racism.
I say clever because anti-slavery fiction had been the important part of the literature in the years before the Civil War. H. B. Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabi... | [
"Twain had done more than his contemporary writers to attack racism.",
"Twain was an admirable figure comparable to Abraham Lincoln.",
"Twain's works had been banned on unreasonable grounds.",
"Twain's works should be read from a historical point of view."
] |
The speed of Wave 1 is 100 cm/s, frequency 10. The frequency of Wave 2 is 300, while its speed is twice that of Wave 1. Which of the following is right? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wind is the great maker of waves. There are exceptions , such as the tidal waves sometimes caused by earthquakes under the sea. But the waves most of us know are caused by winds blowing over the sea .
Now let's learn some physical things about it. A wave has height, from low point to high point . It has l... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle925.txt | Wind is the great maker of waves. There are exceptions , such as the tidal waves sometimes caused by earthquakes under the sea. But the waves most of us know are caused by winds blowing over the sea .
Now let's learn some physical things about it. A wave has height, from low point to high point . It has length --... | [
"The wavelengths of the two are equal.",
"The wavelength of Wave 1 is 10 times longer than that of Wave 2.",
"The wavelength of Wave 2 is longer than that of Wave 1.",
"The wavelength of Wave 1 is longer than that of Wave 2."
] |
During the middle of the Edo era, from 1603 to 1868, Japanese commoners were used to having all of the following EXCEPT _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the past few decades, Japanese cuisine has acquired global appeal. Japanese restaurants have sprung up almost all over the world. In Kyoto, the Heihachi Tea House boasts a 430-year-old tradition that the owners have kept all in the family. The tea house has been operated by twenty generations of the Sonobe... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1337.txt | In the past few decades, Japanese cuisine has acquired global appeal. Japanese restaurants have sprung up almost all over the world. In Kyoto, the Heihachi Tea House boasts a 430-year-old tradition that the owners have kept all in the family. The tea house has been operated by twenty generations of the Sonobe family.
... | [
"Chinese tea",
"a dish comprised of rice with barley",
"both fresh and ocean fishes",
"a style of cuisine known as Kaiseki Ryori"
] |
What would be the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Stagnant scientific education endangers U.S. economic leadership, says a report by leading business and science figures.
Released at a congressional meeting attended by senators and Congress members of both parties, the report updates a 2005 science education report that led to moves to double federal ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20779.txt | Stagnant scientific education endangers U.S. economic leadership, says a report by leading business and science figures.
Released at a congressional meeting attended by senators and Congress members of both parties, the report updates a 2005 science education report that led to moves to double federal research... | [
"Poor science education harms US economy",
"America's future will become worse",
"Experts' worries about US science education",
"The connection between education and employment"
] |
According to the article, which of the following statements is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed across the globe each day, and it's likely that many taste bitter.
Now, a new study suggests that coffee fans can make their drink taste sweeter by simply changing the colour of their cups.
Scientists claim that blue and glass mugs, which are popular in some c... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11091.txt | More than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed across the globe each day, and it's likely that many taste bitter.
Now, a new study suggests that coffee fans can make their drink taste sweeter by simply changing the colour of their cups.
Scientists claim that blue and glass mugs, which are popular in some coffee sho... | [
"Black plates increase the sweetness of food and drink.",
"Strawberry-flavored mousse is 10 percent sweeter than coffee.",
"People consume more than 2.5 billion cups of coffee across the globe every year.",
"People can make coffee taste sweeter by changing the color of their coffee cups."
] |
The explorers in H. G. Well's story were surprised to find that the "moon people" _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People have always been dreaming of going to the moon. As long as the year 1901, H. G. Wells, an English writer, wrote a book vividly describing a trip to the moon. On landing there, the explorers discovered that the moon was full of underground cities. Words failed to express their surprise when they spotted ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4903.txt | People have always been dreaming of going to the moon. As long as the year 1901, H. G. Wells, an English writer, wrote a book vividly describing a trip to the moon. On landing there, the explorers discovered that the moon was full of underground cities. Words failed to express their surprise when they spotted so many "... | [
"knew so much about the earth",
"understood their language",
"lived in underground cities",
"were advanced in technology"
] |
The writer suggests that students should wear clothes in the right way _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
These days, I'm surprised at what my classmates have changed since school started. It's not just the new teachers, new buildings, or new rules. I also notice how people are dressing differently. Dressing is not just a choice to keep warm. It's also a healthy personal choice in so many ways.
Dress rules: Many s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3374.txt | These days, I'm surprised at what my classmates have changed since school started. It's not just the new teachers, new buildings, or new rules. I also notice how people are dressing differently. Dressing is not just a choice to keep warm. It's also a healthy personal choice in so many ways.
Dress rules: Many schools ha... | [
"to help them feel comfortable",
"to become famous",
"to cover their bad habits",
"to avoid being mistaken"
] |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People all need friends because nobody wants to be lonely and a friend can help you in good and bad times. You've made friends since childhood, but you still don't know who your true friends are. Here are some signs to tell you if your friend is a true friend:
Always honest
Honesty is important to keep a relat... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8301.txt | People all need friends because nobody wants to be lonely and a friend can help you in good and bad times. You've made friends since childhood, but you still don't know who your true friends are. Here are some signs to tell you if your friend is a true friend:
Always honest
Honesty is important to keep a relationship a... | [
"Never tell lies to friends.",
"Making time for friends.",
"Sharing fun with friends.",
"Paying attention to a friend's opinions."
] |
What will the author most probably talk about next? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Americans get really annoyed when people drive badly, smoke in no-smoking zones, or don't pick up after their dogs, but the rude behavior that annoyed them most is workplace discrimination, according to a survey.
The survey found workplace discrimination featured highly on the "Terrible Ten" list of rude b... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20272.txt | Americans get really annoyed when people drive badly, smoke in no-smoking zones, or don't pick up after their dogs, but the rude behavior that annoyed them most is workplace discrimination, according to a survey.
The survey found workplace discrimination featured highly on the "Terrible Ten" list of rude behaviors.... | [
"A list of \"Terrible Ten\" behaviors in America.",
"How to create workplace equality in America.",
"How to get along well with workmates.",
"Compare American terrible behaviors with Chinese ones"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The novelist Harriet Beecher Stowe, born 200 years ago, was a poor housewife with six children, who suffered from various illnesses. And yet, driven by a passionate hatred of slavery, she found time to write "Uncle Tom's Cabin" which became the most influential novel in American history and aroused radical cha... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8548.txt | The novelist Harriet Beecher Stowe, born 200 years ago, was a poor housewife with six children, who suffered from various illnesses. And yet, driven by a passionate hatred of slavery, she found time to write "Uncle Tom's Cabin" which became the most influential novel in American history and aroused radical change both ... | [
"The theme on revolution and progress in the book were lost in the play.",
"The book \"Uncle Tom's Cabin\" has more readers than the stage versions.",
"The play was very popular and nowadays it is still put on now and then.",
"It is the Uncle Tom in the book that promotes the progress of mankind."
] |
The purpose of writing the passage is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A number of recent studies have shown how making several small lifestyle changes could help you lose weight without losing the pleasure to enjoy the food you love.
1.Use a smaller plate
A Comell University study found that when a fixed portion(,) of food was eaten from a large plate, diners felt they had been ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6856.txt | A number of recent studies have shown how making several small lifestyle changes could help you lose weight without losing the pleasure to enjoy the food you love.
1.Use a smaller plate
A Comell University study found that when a fixed portion(,) of food was eaten from a large plate, diners felt they had been given a s... | [
"to make the readers amused",
"to give advice on losing weight",
"to introduce common sense",
"to attract more fat readers"
] |
According to the passage, you are advised to _ . | D | 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: D | 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... | [
"drive our own private cars instead of taking buses to some place",
"recycle everything that is used",
"go to see the movie 2012 at once",
"work together to take good care of our planet"
] |
We should use daylight hours to study whenever possible because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
High school students are some of the busiest people in the world. To get the most from all you do, you must be in control of your time. Otherwise decision that affect how well you play the game, what position you play and when you get to play will be decided for you. Your success in high school depends on your... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10461.txt | High school students are some of the busiest people in the world. To get the most from all you do, you must be in control of your time. Otherwise decision that affect how well you play the game, what position you play and when you get to play will be decided for you. Your success in high school depends on your use of t... | [
"school study halls are open to students only in the daytime",
"most people can spare more time to study in the daytime",
"it's more difficult to study effectively at night",
"we have more important things to do than study at night"
] |
Which region is just posterior to the mouth? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which region is just posterior to the mouth? | the pharynx | science | null | null | null | the diaphragm | the esophagus | the duodenum | the pharynx | null | null | null | |
People have lunch at _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In many English homes people eat four meals a day: breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner.People have breakfast at any time from seven to nine in the morning.They eat porridge,eggs or bread.English people drink tea or coffee at breakfast.Lunch comes at one o'clock.Afternoon tea is from four to five in the afternoon ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1206.txt | In many English homes people eat four meals a day: breakfast, lunch, tea and dinner.People have breakfast at any time from seven to nine in the morning.They eat porridge,eggs or bread.English people drink tea or coffee at breakfast.Lunch comes at one o'clock.Afternoon tea is from four to five in the afternoon and dinne... | [
"any time",
"nine",
"five",
"one"
] |
If you want to study in the Open University, you need _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We can offer you a place at one of the best universities in Britain. We'll provide you with a choice of 150 first-class courses developed especially to enable you to study in your own time. All of these courses are backed by the Open University's own special study method -- OU Support Open Learning.
We'll give... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3142.txt | We can offer you a place at one of the best universities in Britain. We'll provide you with a choice of 150 first-class courses developed especially to enable you to study in your own time. All of these courses are backed by the Open University's own special study method -- OU Support Open Learning.
We'll give you the ... | [
"a good study habit",
"some previous training",
"a willingness to learn",
"a degree from a good university"
] |
What has increased in the atmosphere throughout the history of the earth? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What has increased in the atmosphere throughout the history of the earth? | oxygen | science | null | null | null | carbon | nitrogen | wind | oxygen | Oxygen has increased in the atmosphere throughout the history of the earth. Note the logarithmic scale, which indicates great increases after first photosynthesis (in bacteria) and then land plants evolved. Related geological events: A = no oxidized iron; B = oxidized iron bands in seabed rock - evidence for O 2 in the... | null | null | null |
By tradition, the wedding was supposed to take place _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most Chinese people expect to relax and enjoy themselves during the Golden Week. But for those trying to go someplace,it may seem more disappointment than pleasure. This year, the severe traffic jam resulted in a roadside wedding.
The suffering of being stuck in traffic was possibly most strongly felt by Lv Ka... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9824.txt | Most Chinese people expect to relax and enjoy themselves during the Golden Week. But for those trying to go someplace,it may seem more disappointment than pleasure. This year, the severe traffic jam resulted in a roadside wedding.
The suffering of being stuck in traffic was possibly most strongly felt by Lv Kangzhou an... | [
"in Zhejiang Province",
"in a hotel",
"in the bride's hometown",
"in the groom's hometown"
] |
. Until there were _ , man knew very little about the moon. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Astronomy is the oldest science known to man. Thousands of years ago man looked at the stars and wondered about the heavens. But man was limited by what he could see with his eyes alone.
The Greeks studied astronomy over 2,000 years ago. They could see the size, color, and brightness of a star. They could see ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6947.txt | Astronomy is the oldest science known to man. Thousands of years ago man looked at the stars and wondered about the heavens. But man was limited by what he could see with his eyes alone.
The Greeks studied astronomy over 2,000 years ago. They could see the size, color, and brightness of a star. They could see its place... | [
"telescopes",
"spectroscopes",
"radio telescopes",
"spaceships"
] |
Which of the following is true according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dickson Despommier, a public health professor at Columbia University in New York City developed an idea with his students nine years ago. They imagined people in cities growing crops inside a tall building. Tomatoes could grow on one floor of the skyscraper , potatoes on the next, small animals and fish on the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3559.txt | Dickson Despommier, a public health professor at Columbia University in New York City developed an idea with his students nine years ago. They imagined people in cities growing crops inside a tall building. Tomatoes could grow on one floor of the skyscraper , potatoes on the next, small animals and fish on the floor ab... | [
"A vertical farm has been built in Chicago.",
"Old buildings could be changed into new farms.",
"Traditional farms use less water but pollute more water",
"There are some vertical farms being put into use in Canada."
] |
The best title of the passage could be _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Beijing--(13, July) China sent up a new data relay satellite , Tianlian I-02, on Monday at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in South-western Sichuan province.The new satellite will promote the country's satellite communication network for space docking .
The satellite was launched on a Long-March-3C carrier... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5982.txt | Beijing--(13, July) China sent up a new data relay satellite , Tianlian I-02, on Monday at the Xichang Satellite Launch Centre in South-western Sichuan province.The new satellite will promote the country's satellite communication network for space docking .
The satellite was launched on a Long-March-3C carrier rocket a... | [
"China Launched a New Space Shuttle",
"China's Plan for Space Exploration",
"China's Progress in China's Space Exploration",
"New Satellite Helps China's Space Exploration"
] |
Mr. Flowers stayed in or near by his glass-houses _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was once a man called Mr. Flowers, and flowers were his only joy in life. He spent all his free time in one of his four glass-houses and grew flowers of every color, with long and difficult names, for competitions. He tried to grow a rose of a new color to win the silver cup for the Rose of the Year.
Mr.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4905.txt | There was once a man called Mr. Flowers, and flowers were his only joy in life. He spent all his free time in one of his four glass-houses and grew flowers of every color, with long and difficult names, for competitions. He tried to grow a rose of a new color to win the silver cup for the Rose of the Year.
Mr. Flowers'... | [
"at times when school-boys were walking near them",
"all the school day when there were no boys about",
"where he could not be seen by the boys passing",
"in his free time at the beginning and end of the school day"
] |
Why did Arthur turn in the page with only his name, the drawings and the note at first? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Arthur sat at the desk in his room, pencil in hand. He had to write a story for his English class by Friday. "! don't know what to write about, " he complained to his dog Toby, who was asleep at his feet. Arthur was talkative when speaking to his friends, yet he had trouble finding words when he had to write.
... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9462.txt | Arthur sat at the desk in his room, pencil in hand. He had to write a story for his English class by Friday. "! don't know what to write about, " he complained to his dog Toby, who was asleep at his feet. Arthur was talkative when speaking to his friends, yet he had trouble finding words when he had to write.
By bedtim... | [
"Because he had no time to fit them together.",
"Because he had difficulty in writing a story.",
"Because he wasn't willing to do his homework.",
"Because he wanted to show his talent for drawing."
] |
What function does a vacuole do for a cell? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What function does a vacuole do for a cell? | storage | science | null | null | null | reproduction | division | transfer | storage | Most mature plant cells have a central vacuole that occupies more than 30% of the cell's volume. The central vacuole can occupy as much as 90% of the volume of certain cells. The central vacuole is surrounded by a membrane called the tonoplast . The central vacuole has many functions. Aside from storage, the main role ... | null | null | null |
From the writer's experience, we could learn that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's believed that a bad job is worse than no job at all. I'm not convinced, but here's the argument anyway. Researchers at the Australian National University in Canberra compared the mental health of more than 7,000 working age Australians. They found that those with jobs had an average score of 75 in a test ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21266.txt | It's believed that a bad job is worse than no job at all. I'm not convinced, but here's the argument anyway. Researchers at the Australian National University in Canberra compared the mental health of more than 7,000 working age Australians. They found that those with jobs had an average score of 75 in a test of mental... | [
"a poor quality job in hand is worse than no jobs at all",
"long-term unemployment got him a mental score of 75",
"you will find another more easily if you stick to a job",
"if a bad job offer comes to you, give it up immediately"
] |
What is the main purpose of the article ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our lives and our songs
Do you ever listen to the songs that your parents like? Chances are that you don't. You probably think the music that they like is old and dull and that the songs on your playlist are much cooler.
But here is what scientists found recently : People's music tastes change as they a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17071.txt | Our lives and our songs
Do you ever listen to the songs that your parents like? Chances are that you don't. You probably think the music that they like is old and dull and that the songs on your playlist are much cooler.
But here is what scientists found recently : People's music tastes change as they age, accor... | [
"To explain why parents and children don't share music preferences.",
"To show how music helps shape people's social lives.",
"To present a new study about how people's music tastes change.",
"To discuss research into the varied factors that determine people's music tastes ."
] |
What would be the best title for this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The number of speakers of English in Shakespeare's time is estimated to have been about five million. Today it is estimated that some 260 million people speak it as a native language, mainly in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the stand... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5503.txt | The number of speakers of English in Shakespeare's time is estimated to have been about five million. Today it is estimated that some 260 million people speak it as a native language, mainly in the United States, Canada, Great Britain, Ireland, South Africa, Australia and New Zealand. In addition to the standard varie... | [
"The Difficulties of Learning English",
"International Communications",
"The Standard Varieties of English",
"English as a World Language"
] |
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