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How do companies usually deal with the problem of the extra second? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On July 1 at exactly 7:59:59, Bejing time, the world' s atomic clocks will pause for a single second, or, more precisely, change to the unusual time of 7:59:60. The addition of a leap second , is to keep our clocks in time with the slowing of Earth' s rotation and astronomical time as measured by the sun.
... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19077.txt | On July 1 at exactly 7:59:59, Bejing time, the world' s atomic clocks will pause for a single second, or, more precisely, change to the unusual time of 7:59:60. The addition of a leap second , is to keep our clocks in time with the slowing of Earth' s rotation and astronomical time as measured by the sun.
Just one ... | [
"By shutting down computers at the end of the day.",
"By stopping receiving emails during that second.",
"By turning the clocks back by one second at the end of the day.",
"By cutting the extra second into milliseconds and putting them into the system throughout the day."
] |
Mr Smith is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr .Smith is an Englishman. He teaches English well.His English classes are very interesting.He likes us and we like him,too.
Mr Smith has two children--Tom and Lucy.Tom is seven and his sister Lucy is four.Tom goes to school but Lucy doesn't. Mr Smith likes to wear a T-shirt and jeans .Football is his favorit... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4415.txt | Mr .Smith is an Englishman. He teaches English well.His English classes are very interesting.He likes us and we like him,too.
Mr Smith has two children--Tom and Lucy.Tom is seven and his sister Lucy is four.Tom goes to school but Lucy doesn't. Mr Smith likes to wear a T-shirt and jeans .Football is his favorite sport.A... | [
"a Chinese teacher",
"an English driver",
"a Japanese teacher",
"an English teacher"
] |
Any place at which two bones are joined is called a what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Any place at which two bones are joined is called a what? | articulation | science | null | null | null | expression | modification | constriction | articulation | An articulation is any place at which two bones are joined. The humerus is the largest and longest bone of the upper limb and the only bone of the arm. It articulates with the scapula at the shoulder and with the forearm at the elbow. The forearm extends from the elbow to the wrist and consists of two bones: the ulna a... | null | null | null |
Anna goes trick-or-treating in a subdivision where she gets 14 pieces of candy per house. Her brother Billy goes trick-or-tricking in a neighboring subdivision where he gets 11 pieces of candy per house. If the first subdivision has 60 houses and the second subdivision has 75 houses, how many more pieces of candy does ... | First find the total number of pieces of candy Anna gets: 14 pieces/house * 60 houses = 840 pieces
Then find the total number of pieces of candy Billy gets: 11 pieces/house * 75 houses = <<11*75=825>>825 pieces
Then subtract the number of pieces Billy gets from the number Anna gets to find the difference: 840 pieces - ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Anna goes trick-or-treating in a subdivision where she gets 14 pieces of candy per house. Her brother Billy goes trick-or-tricking in a neighboring subdivision where he gets 11 pieces of candy per house. If the first subdivision has 60 houses and the second subdivision has 75 houses, how many more pieces of candy does ... | First find the total number of pieces of candy Anna gets: 14 pieces/house * 60 houses = 840 pieces
Then find the total number of pieces of candy Billy gets: 11 pieces/house * 75 houses = <<11*75=825>>825 pieces
Then subtract the number of pieces Billy gets from the number Anna gets to find the difference: 840 pieces - ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What plays the most important role in causing people to invent new things? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Human beings are the most intelligent of all animals because we are gifted with the ability to think and reason logically. Scientists and even common people with special intelligence have made a lot of inventions and contributions to modern lifestyle in the past. "Houses" have been the most popular area for di... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2563.txt | Human beings are the most intelligent of all animals because we are gifted with the ability to think and reason logically. Scientists and even common people with special intelligence have made a lot of inventions and contributions to modern lifestyle in the past. "Houses" have been the most popular area for discoveries... | [
"To earn more money and gain awards.",
"To be recorded by some special companies.",
"To improve the present living conditions.",
"To meet the new demands of new science."
] |
What do stored fats provide our body with for later use? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do stored fats provide our body with for later use? | energy | science | null | null | null | water | metals | hydrogen | energy | Fats are one type of lipid. Stored fat gives your body energy to use for later. It’s like having money in a savings account: it’s there in case you need it. Stored fat also cushions and protects internal organs. In addition, it insulates the body. It helps keep you warm in cold weather. | null | null | null |
Why did Alice think she was not herself? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
(one day Alice runsafter a strange rabbit and falls into a deep hole.She becomes smaller after she drinks something.She finds herself in a wonderland with many amazing things inside.)
Caterpillar and Alice look at each other in silence.Then they begin to talk.
Caterpillar:(In a tired,sleepy voice)Who are you?
... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4658.txt | (one day Alice runsafter a strange rabbit and falls into a deep hole.She becomes smaller after she drinks something.She finds herself in a wonderland with many amazing things inside.)
Caterpillar and Alice look at each other in silence.Then they begin to talk.
Caterpillar:(In a tired,sleepy voice)Who are you?
Alice:(Ra... | [
"Because she was too young to understand the changes.",
"Because being changed several times in a day made her feel puzzled.",
"Because she didn't like her changes",
"Because she didn't feel very well."
] |
The first man touched the elephant's _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day, five blind men were walking along, when suddenly they bumped into something very big in front of them. Each one put out his hand and _ it. The first man thought it was a tree ---it was tall and round. The second man felt something tall and wide and rough and said, "Aha! This must be a wall !" The thi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7750.txt | One day, five blind men were walking along, when suddenly they bumped into something very big in front of them. Each one put out his hand and _ it. The first man thought it was a tree ---it was tall and round. The second man felt something tall and wide and rough and said, "Aha! This must be a wall !" The third man to... | [
"leg",
"head",
"foot",
"trunk"
] |
What is the fact about Chinese children? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
From Sept. 1, Chinese children will be able to watch domestic cartoon programs during 5 p.m. every day, according to a regulation by prefix = st1 /China's TV watchdog.
The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) has decided to ban all foreign cartoons during the "Golden hours", reported the ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17769.txt | From Sept. 1, Chinese children will be able to watch domestic cartoon programs during 5 p.m. every day, according to a regulation by prefix = st1 /China's TV watchdog.
The State Administration of Radio, Film and Television (SARFT) has decided to ban all foreign cartoons during the "Golden hours", reported the Beijing N... | [
"Chinese children prefer foreign cartoon films to domestic ones.",
"Chinese children never watch domestic cartoon films.",
"Chinese children prefer domestic cartoon films to foreign ones.",
"Chinese children don't prefer foreign cartoon films."
] |
What did the old lady do in the Care Center? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I work at a Care Center where most of the people are elderly. About a year and a half ago a 59-year-old lady came to us who had cancer. She had to have her right leg amputated and she didn't have a family to take care of her after the operation.
This lady was a quiet lady who mostly stayed alone. But in the af... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20932.txt | I work at a Care Center where most of the people are elderly. About a year and a half ago a 59-year-old lady came to us who had cancer. She had to have her right leg amputated and she didn't have a family to take care of her after the operation.
This lady was a quiet lady who mostly stayed alone. But in the afternoons,... | [
"She tried her best to comfort the other patients.",
"She practiced her singing here and there.",
"She was there waiting to be cured of her cancer.",
"She would do nothing but keep silent."
] |
With logistic growth, how does population growth start out? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | With logistic growth, how does population growth start out? | slowly | science | null | null | null | steadily | exponentially | rapidly | slowly | With logistic growth, the population starts out growing slowly, and then the rate of growth increases—but only to a point. The rate of growth tapers off as the population size approaches its carrying capacity. Carrying capacity is the largest population size that can be supported in an area without harming the environm... | null | null | null |
Which part of the nephron collects wastes in the blood? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which part of the nephron collects wastes in the blood? | tubule | science | null | null | null | waste sac | filter | vesicle | tubule | The part of each nephron called the glomerulus is where blood in the capillaries is filtered. Excess water and wastes are filtered out of the blood. The tubule of the nephron collects these substances. Some of the water is reabsorbed. The remaining fluid is urine. | null | null | null |
Building the Sydney Opera House lasted _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Sydney Opera House is a very famous building in the world. It has become Sydney's best-known landmark and international symbol. The Opera House with a " sailing roof" was designed by a famous Danish architect ,Utzon. The base for the building was started in 1959, years before the designs were finished. Ut... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1318.txt | The Sydney Opera House is a very famous building in the world. It has become Sydney's best-known landmark and international symbol. The Opera House with a " sailing roof" was designed by a famous Danish architect ,Utzon. The base for the building was started in 1959, years before the designs were finished. Utzon spent... | [
"from 1959 to 1973",
"from 1962 to 1973",
"from 1959 to 1967",
"from 1962 to 1967"
] |
It takes about _ to get ready for the Chinese New Year. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Chinese New Year is the most important holiday for the Chinese people. For the Chinese,the New Year comes with the first day of the First Moon,between January 21 and February 19. People get ready for the holiday for fifteen days.
Finally,at midnight it is the first day of the First Moon. People close the s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3412.txt | The Chinese New Year is the most important holiday for the Chinese people. For the Chinese,the New Year comes with the first day of the First Moon,between January 21 and February 19. People get ready for the holiday for fifteen days.
Finally,at midnight it is the first day of the First Moon. People close the shops and ... | [
"a few days",
"twelve days",
"half a month",
"three weeks"
] |
We can infer from what a netizen wrote in one well -received article that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You may never think a documentary film could have aroused so much public enthusiasm in Chinese history. Nowadays everybody is talking about a new 7-part documentary called A Bite of China which was recently broadcast late at night on CCTV I. The documentary describes various _ across the vast Chinese culinary ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10779.txt | You may never think a documentary film could have aroused so much public enthusiasm in Chinese history. Nowadays everybody is talking about a new 7-part documentary called A Bite of China which was recently broadcast late at night on CCTV I. The documentary describes various _ across the vast Chinese culinary landscape... | [
"the price of food is too high for many common people",
"the documentary was made by a world-famous Chinese director",
"there is a huge contrast between the ancient food culture and the reality",
"none of the television viewers have a knowledge of the Chinese food culture"
] |
How does the author feel about Isaac Asimov's rules of robotics? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Robots make me nervous--especially the ones which seem to think for themselves. I was embarrassed to admit this till I heard that Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, felt the same way.
Gates said in an interview with the social networking and news website Reddit: "I am in the camp that is concerned about sup... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14332.txt | Robots make me nervous--especially the ones which seem to think for themselves. I was embarrassed to admit this till I heard that Bill Gates, the founder of Microsoft, felt the same way.
Gates said in an interview with the social networking and news website Reddit: "I am in the camp that is concerned about super intell... | [
"Optimistic",
"Sympathy",
"Disappointed",
"Regretful"
] |
The passage tells us that Sally Fields was _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People often talk as if shyness is a disease or mental condition that can be cured. I prefer to think of it as an emotional disability. It's something we are born with and something we carry with us in our entire lives. There are too many people, however, who seem to be determined to find some way of doing awa... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6627.txt | People often talk as if shyness is a disease or mental condition that can be cured. I prefer to think of it as an emotional disability. It's something we are born with and something we carry with us in our entire lives. There are too many people, however, who seem to be determined to find some way of doing away with th... | [
"proud all the time",
"close to Jane Fonda",
"impolite when young",
"shy in her early years"
] |
From the ads we can conclude that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Want to find a job? Now read the following advertisements.
FAIRMONT HOTEL
Five Waiters and Ten Waitresses
-- Aged under 22
-- At least high school graduate
-- Good-looking; men at least 1.72 meters tall and women at least 1.65
-- Those knowing foreign languages favoured
-- Paid 1 600--2 200 dollars per month
O... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11303.txt | Want to find a job? Now read the following advertisements.
FAIRMONT HOTEL
Five Waiters and Ten Waitresses
-- Aged under 22
-- At least high school graduate
-- Good-looking; men at least 1.72 meters tall and women at least 1.65
-- Those knowing foreign languages favoured
-- Paid 1 600--2 200 dollars per month
One Secret... | [
"you'll be better paid in Wilson Bookstore than in Fairmont Hotel",
"all the jobs offered require experience",
"the better education you've received, the more money you'll make",
"if you want to be an accountant, you may call 465-4768"
] |
In a mammal the front part of the brain is called the what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In a mammal the front part of the brain is called the what? | cerebrum | science | null | null | null | brain stem | cerebellum | thallus | cerebrum | Of all vertebrates, mammals have the biggest and most complex brain for their body size (see Figure below ). The front part of the brain, called the cerebrum , is especially large in mammals. This part of the brain controls functions such as memory and learning. | null | null | null |
What will you do to your friends according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Put a little love in your life
I remember growing up, my mom always said, "Half the fun of doing anything is sharing it with others." It is so true. Friends and mates allow us to enjoy our success and our joys, comfort us in our challenging moments, and provide a mirror for us to learn more about ourselves. ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23714.txt | Put a little love in your life
I remember growing up, my mom always said, "Half the fun of doing anything is sharing it with others." It is so true. Friends and mates allow us to enjoy our success and our joys, comfort us in our challenging moments, and provide a mirror for us to learn more about ourselves. I've alwa... | [
"Buy your friend a mirror.",
"Point out their mistakes if there is any",
"Give them encouragement and confidence.",
"Pay attention what they do"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In our city,there is a big zoo. There are a lot of animals in it.
Mona is an Australian koala. She is seven years old. She is very cute. She likes sleeping during the day. But at night she gets up and eats leaves. Mona doesn't drink water for months. But she is healthy,because she can get water from the leaves... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4724.txt | In our city,there is a big zoo. There are a lot of animals in it.
Mona is an Australian koala. She is seven years old. She is very cute. She likes sleeping during the day. But at night she gets up and eats leaves. Mona doesn't drink water for months. But she is healthy,because she can get water from the leaves.
Here is... | [
"Mona can get water from the leaves so she doesn't drink water for months.",
"Gerry doesn't like to sleep or relax but he likes to eat meat.",
"Johnny is very small. He only likes to eat meat.",
"Tuantuan likes to eat bamboos but she doesn't like to drink water."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is your favorite holiday? Here are some students' opinions.
Sandy from Taiwan says:
My favorite holiday is the Mid-Autumn festival. I always visit my grandfather and grandmother, and we always go to the same restaurant on the mountain. At night, we always have a picnic, and watch the moon together. I enjo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5809.txt | What is your favorite holiday? Here are some students' opinions.
Sandy from Taiwan says:
My favorite holiday is the Mid-Autumn festival. I always visit my grandfather and grandmother, and we always go to the same restaurant on the mountain. At night, we always have a picnic, and watch the moon together. I enjoy it a lo... | [
"Pat from Thailand likes Deepavali best.",
"Sandy can celebrate her favorite festival by pouring water on each other.",
"Songkran takes place from the 13th to 15th of April.",
"Sandy always goes to different restaurants on the mountain to spend the Mid-Autumn festival."
] |
What is the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Research shows that much of our predisposition towards determination, sociability and self - control and sense of purpose is in our genes.In fact, our DNA plays a bigger role in influencing these traits ( characteristics)than our upbringing and the company we keep.Taken together, these aspects of personalit... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1808.txt | Research shows that much of our predisposition towards determination, sociability and self - control and sense of purpose is in our genes.In fact, our DNA plays a bigger role in influencing these traits ( characteristics)than our upbringing and the company we keep.Taken together, these aspects of personality can mak... | [
"How do people work hard?",
"Why can some people succeed?",
"DNA determines success or failure",
"Several factors determine personality"
] |
After father heard what his daughter said, he felt _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was Molly's job to hand her father his brown paper lunch bag each morning before he headed off to work.
One morning, in addition to his usual lunch bag, Molly handed him a second paper bag. This one was worn and held together with staples .
"Why two bags?" her father asked. "The other is something else,"... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1821.txt | It was Molly's job to hand her father his brown paper lunch bag each morning before he headed off to work.
One morning, in addition to his usual lunch bag, Molly handed him a second paper bag. This one was worn and held together with staples .
"Why two bags?" her father asked. "The other is something else," Molly an... | [
"regretful",
"surprised",
"sad",
"satisfied"
] |
What does the writer think about the term "PK"? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently a Beijing father sent in a question at an Interact forum asking what "PK" meant.
"My family has been watching the 'Super Girl' singing competition TV program.My little daughter asked me what 'PK' meant,but I had no idea,"explained the puzzled father.
To a lot of Chinese young people who have been play... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15802.txt | Recently a Beijing father sent in a question at an Interact forum asking what "PK" meant.
"My family has been watching the 'Super Girl' singing competition TV program.My little daughter asked me what 'PK' meant,but I had no idea,"explained the puzzled father.
To a lot of Chinese young people who have been playing games... | [
"Fathers can't possibly know it.",
"The daughter should understand it.",
"Online game players may know it.",
"\"Super Girl\" shouldn't h"
] |
Ray Charles became popular with Americans because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ray Charles Robinson, a blind musician in America, was famous for his records of jazz, rock 'n' roll, blues and country music. But the world knew him better as Ray Charles. He had an influence on American popular music.
The song Let's Go Get Stoned is an example of Ray Charles' own kind of music--his own sound... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14583.txt | Ray Charles Robinson, a blind musician in America, was famous for his records of jazz, rock 'n' roll, blues and country music. But the world knew him better as Ray Charles. He had an influence on American popular music.
The song Let's Go Get Stoned is an example of Ray Charles' own kind of music--his own sound. He work... | [
"he mixed black church music, blues and rock 'n' roll",
"he worked hard to create his own sound",
"he recorded Jazz music",
"he could play blues"
] |
What is the text mainly about? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Compared to high heels , they don't look dangerous, but flip-flop wearers should think twice before slipping on a pair. The National Health Service spends PS40 million a year treating injuries caused by wearing the casual footwear. More than 200,000 people end up in hospital every year after suffering falls or... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18318.txt | Compared to high heels , they don't look dangerous, but flip-flop wearers should think twice before slipping on a pair. The National Health Service spends PS40 million a year treating injuries caused by wearing the casual footwear. More than 200,000 people end up in hospital every year after suffering falls or developi... | [
"The benefits of wearing high heels.",
"The dangers caused by wearing flip-flops.",
"The advantages and disadvantages of wearing flip-flops.",
"Some advice on how to avoid injuries caused by wearing high heels."
] |
The clerk didn' t want to exchange the stove for Ima because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mr. Plant,
I am an enthusiastic camper and longtime X-Ports customer, but after being offended for the third time at your Sierra Vista location, I am writing to complain about your impolite employees.
Several months ago ,I bought a tent that leaked the first time I used it and wanted it replaced . When I... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9331.txt | Dear Mr. Plant,
I am an enthusiastic camper and longtime X-Ports customer, but after being offended for the third time at your Sierra Vista location, I am writing to complain about your impolite employees.
Several months ago ,I bought a tent that leaked the first time I used it and wanted it replaced . When I took it ... | [
"the clerk was offended",
"Ima destroyed it herself",
"Ima didn' t have the receipt",
"the clerk had given Ima the refund"
] |
Plant-like protists are autotrophs capable of what process? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Plant-like protists are autotrophs capable of what process? | photosynthesis | science | null | null | null | regeneration | sexual reproduction | microevolution | photosynthesis | Plant-like protists, which are autotrophs that photosynthesize. | null | null | null |
Which of the following statements is NOT true about Albrecht Durer? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Back in the fifteenth century, in a tiny village near Nuremberg, lived a family with eighteen children.In spite of the hopeless condition, two of the children, Albrecht Durer and Albert, had a dream.They both wanted to pursue their talent for art.After many long discussions, the two boys finally worked out an ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4529.txt | Back in the fifteenth century, in a tiny village near Nuremberg, lived a family with eighteen children.In spite of the hopeless condition, two of the children, Albrecht Durer and Albert, had a dream.They both wanted to pursue their talent for art.After many long discussions, the two boys finally worked out an agreement... | [
"He began to earn his living after graduation",
"He did perfectly well at the academy",
"He wanted his brother to go to the academy",
"He created great masterpieces"
] |
What is Gordon Hempton doing now? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our world is a noisy place, but quiet places remain. Eight years ago, audio engineer Gordon Hempton identified the quietest place in the continental United States. He calls the place "One Square Inch of Silence." He has used his symbolic spot in a northwestern rain forest to campaign against noise pollution.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18922.txt | Our world is a noisy place, but quiet places remain. Eight years ago, audio engineer Gordon Hempton identified the quietest place in the continental United States. He calls the place "One Square Inch of Silence." He has used his symbolic spot in a northwestern rain forest to campaign against noise pollution. But the ... | [
"Listening to the birds in the forest.",
"Working on the Quiet Planet collection.",
"Doing activities for noise pollution.",
"Receiving medical care in the hospital."
] |
What happened to the elms in Michigan during the agricultural disaster? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the 1950s,a family who owned a farm near Beulah,Michigan kept a bull chained to an elm .The bull paced around the tree,dragging the heavy iron chain,which led to a groove in the bark.The groove deepened over the years,though for whatever reason,it did not kill the tree.
After some years,the family took t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7446.txt | In the 1950s,a family who owned a farm near Beulah,Michigan kept a bull chained to an elm .The bull paced around the tree,dragging the heavy iron chain,which led to a groove in the bark.The groove deepened over the years,though for whatever reason,it did not kill the tree.
After some years,the family took their bull... | [
"The elms were tied by iron chains.",
"Some of the elms were cut up into firewood.",
"All the elms were infected by a disease and died.",
"Nearly all of the elms died of a disease."
] |
From the passage we learn that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For a long time, people who fish have had to rely on luck to catch fish. Even big fishing ships, fitted out with radar and modern equipment, have their share of bad days. Wouldn't it be nice if fish could be trained to come at the call of a whistle the way some days are trained?
Well, the days of "fish whist... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21746.txt | For a long time, people who fish have had to rely on luck to catch fish. Even big fishing ships, fitted out with radar and modern equipment, have their share of bad days. Wouldn't it be nice if fish could be trained to come at the call of a whistle the way some days are trained?
Well, the days of "fish whistle" may b... | [
"bad days have no effect on big fishing ships",
"Japan hopes to supply more fish to other countries",
"the harvesters can catch as many fish as possible now",
"many countries have taken measures to protect their fishing waters from foreign ships"
] |
What did Tidwell see? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"It's 8:15 on a Sunday morning," said the officer, Tidwell, "and this sort of thing seems an unlikely adventure at such a time. Would you mind explaining?"
The man was astonished at the voice from behind. He turned about and said, "I know what you're thinking, officer, but it isn't true. It's a very funny mi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2497.txt | "It's 8:15 on a Sunday morning," said the officer, Tidwell, "and this sort of thing seems an unlikely adventure at such a time. Would you mind explaining?"
The man was astonished at the voice from behind. He turned about and said, "I know what you're thinking, officer, but it isn't true. It's a very funny mistake."
"... | [
"He saw a man going to a park in a hurry",
"He saw a man bringing a pipe out, through a window.",
"He saw a man leaving a house",
"He saw a man trying to go up a pipe"
] |
Out of the 120 people who attended the party, 1/3 are men while half are women. The rest are children. How many children attended the party? | There were 120/3 = <<120/3=40>>40 men at the party.
There were 120/2 = <<120/2=60>>60 women at the party.
So, there were 40 + 60 = <<40+60=100>>100 men and women at the party.
Thus, 120 - 100 = <<120-100=20>>20 were children.
#### 20 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Out of the 120 people who attended the party, 1/3 are men while half are women. The rest are children. How many children attended the party? | There were 120/3 = <<120/3=40>>40 men at the party.
There were 120/2 = <<120/2=60>>60 women at the party.
So, there were 40 + 60 = <<40+60=100>>100 men and women at the party.
Thus, 120 - 100 = <<120-100=20>>20 were children.
#### 20 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following words can best describe the author's day-to-day living at Shanti Bhavan? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I have always loved kids. However, the children here at Shanti Bhavan are unlike any that I have ever met. They have a strong drive and determination and are thankful for the wonderful opportunity they have been given. While at Shanti Bhavan, I taught 3
graders writing, language, and literature, 8
, 9
, and 10... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16497.txt | I have always loved kids. However, the children here at Shanti Bhavan are unlike any that I have ever met. They have a strong drive and determination and are thankful for the wonderful opportunity they have been given. While at Shanti Bhavan, I taught 3
graders writing, language, and literature, 8
, 9
, and 10
graders ... | [
"Lonely",
"Simple",
"Disappointed",
"Comfortable"
] |
What advantage do buses have over MRT in Singapore? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Buses in Singapore
The introduction of air conditioners into the buses means a comfortable ride for the passengers. And instead of looking for loose change for the bus fares, travelers can easily get from one point to another with an Ez-Link card. Operating from 6 am to midnight, the fare ranges from $0.90 to ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19499.txt | Buses in Singapore
The introduction of air conditioners into the buses means a comfortable ride for the passengers. And instead of looking for loose change for the bus fares, travelers can easily get from one point to another with an Ez-Link card. Operating from 6 am to midnight, the fare ranges from $0.90 to $1.80 for... | [
"More drop-off points.",
"Lower fares.",
"Longer operation time.",
"More traffic lines."
] |
Einstein's coat was very old. His friend _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day Einstein was walking in the street in New York. His friend met him and said to him, "Einstein, you should buy a new coat. Look, how old your coat is!" But Einstein answered, "It doesn't matter. Nobody knows me here."
After a few years Einstein became a famous scientist. But he still wore the old coat.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle744.txt | One day Einstein was walking in the street in New York. His friend met him and said to him, "Einstein, you should buy a new coat. Look, how old your coat is!" But Einstein answered, "It doesn't matter. Nobody knows me here."
After a few years Einstein became a famous scientist. But he still wore the old coat.
His frie... | [
"gave him a new one",
"asked him to buy a new one",
"helped him buy a new one",
"helped him mend the old coat"
] |
According to Harry Morrison,businesses _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Businesses are witnessing a difficult time,which has in turn produced influence on consumers' desire to go green.However,shoppers are still laying stress on environmental concerns.
Two thirds of customers say that environmental considerations _ their purchases to the same degree as they did a year ago,while mo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6235.txt | Businesses are witnessing a difficult time,which has in turn produced influence on consumers' desire to go green.However,shoppers are still laying stress on environmental concerns.
Two thirds of customers say that environmental considerations _ their purchases to the same degree as they did a year ago,while more than a... | [
"will benefit from cutting carbon emissions",
"should buy carbon allowances for shoppers",
"are required to make up for their carbon emissions",
"have encouraged shoppers to take their custom elsewhere"
] |
It's impolite for a student when he/she _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The class in America is almost the same as that in China. But something is different.
1.In America, if the teacher asks you a question but you don't understand, you should put up your hand and ask the teacher to repeat it. If you don't know the answer, it is all right to tell the teacher that you don't know. T... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5706.txt | The class in America is almost the same as that in China. But something is different.
1.In America, if the teacher asks you a question but you don't understand, you should put up your hand and ask the teacher to repeat it. If you don't know the answer, it is all right to tell the teacher that you don't know. Then he or... | [
"Takes out book quietly",
"comes into the classroom quietly",
"takes his/her seat and sits down quietly",
"gets to school late"
] |
The community leader of a certain town organized a cleaning day event where community members were to be involved in collecting trash inside the town. Out of 2000 community members involved in the cleaning process, 30% were adult men. If there were twice as many adult women as adult men in the event, and the rest were ... | If the number of adult men involved in the cleaning process was 30% of the community members, there were 30/100*2000 = <<30/100*2000=600>>600 adult men at the event.
There were also twice as many adult women as adult men in the event, a total of 2*600 = <<2*600=1200>>1200 women.
The total number of adults in the event ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | The community leader of a certain town organized a cleaning day event where community members were to be involved in collecting trash inside the town. Out of 2000 community members involved in the cleaning process, 30% were adult men. If there were twice as many adult women as adult men in the event, and the rest were ... | If the number of adult men involved in the cleaning process was 30% of the community members, there were 30/100*2000 = <<30/100*2000=600>>600 adult men at the event.
There were also twice as many adult women as adult men in the event, a total of 2*600 = <<2*600=1200>>1200 women.
The total number of adults in the event ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What did Tom want to do the early next morning? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tom was a college student. He often made excuses not to attend classes. Also he spent much of his free time playing computer games. He never went to the library to study.
How time flew! At the end of the term, there was an important thing--the final exam . He was afraid of it. "What should I do?" Tom walked u... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5759.txt | Tom was a college student. He often made excuses not to attend classes. Also he spent much of his free time playing computer games. He never went to the library to study.
How time flew! At the end of the term, there was an important thing--the final exam . He was afraid of it. "What should I do?" Tom walked up and dow... | [
"He wanted to take the front seat.",
"He asked the other one to let him copy the paper",
"He would like to finish his paper carefully",
"He wanted to be polite to others."
] |
If you want to book a ticket , you CANNOT _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The booking notes of the play " the Age of Innocence" .
Price: $ 10
BOOKING:
There are four ways to book seats for performance :
---In person
The Box Office is open from Monday to Saturday , 10 a.m. --- 8 p.m.
---By telephone _
Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa , MasterCard... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4436.txt | The booking notes of the play " the Age of Innocence" .
Price: $ 10
BOOKING:
There are four ways to book seats for performance :
---In person
The Box Office is open from Monday to Saturday , 10 a.m. --- 8 p.m.
---By telephone _
Ring 01324976 to reserve your tickets or to pay by credit card (Visa , MasterCard and Amex... | [
"use the Internet",
"go to the Box Office on Sundays",
"ring the booking number and pay for the tickets by credit card",
"complete a booking form and post it to the Box Office"
] |
Why does the network aim to serve tourists especially from Europe and the USA? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here are four pieces of news from China Daily:
SHANGHAI---The Huachen Group, which has put 83 million yuan in the development of the commerce market since its official registration late last year, recently held a meeting in Shanghai to show the use of its newly opened tourism business payment network. The netw... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12255.txt | Here are four pieces of news from China Daily:
SHANGHAI---The Huachen Group, which has put 83 million yuan in the development of the commerce market since its official registration late last year, recently held a meeting in Shanghai to show the use of its newly opened tourism business payment network. The network aims ... | [
"Because they are from developed countries.",
"Because the payments of hotels and services are usually made through credit cards in these places.",
"Because people in these countries travel much more than those in other countries.",
"Because they have more computers than others."
] |
What can we learn from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Father upset by Manchester school's 'Victorian' wall of shame
Josie Robinson, who appeared on a so-called wall of shame at her school in south Manchester, was in tears. Her father has hit out at the "Victorian" methods.
Chorlton High School put up pictures of year 10 pupils who teachers believed had behaved... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20906.txt | Father upset by Manchester school's 'Victorian' wall of shame
Josie Robinson, who appeared on a so-called wall of shame at her school in south Manchester, was in tears. Her father has hit out at the "Victorian" methods.
Chorlton High School put up pictures of year 10 pupils who teachers believed had behaved badly. C... | [
"The scheme proved successful before.",
"Most students didn't take the scheme in the right spirit.",
"Twenty other parents have similar complaints.",
"The school has apologized to Mr. Robinson."
] |
Where will you go if you want to know about the royal family? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome to the Old Royal Naval College (ORNC), one of London's most famous landmarks. It is open daily and is a wonderful place to visit -- whether you have an hour or a day.
The buildings and grounds of the ORNC were originally designed as a refuge for old and injured sailors in the 1690s. Later the site beca... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13798.txt | Welcome to the Old Royal Naval College (ORNC), one of London's most famous landmarks. It is open daily and is a wonderful place to visit -- whether you have an hour or a day.
The buildings and grounds of the ORNC were originally designed as a refuge for old and injured sailors in the 1690s. Later the site became a trai... | [
"Discover Greenwich Visitor Centre.",
"Painted Hall.",
"Grounds.",
"Chapel."
] |
The explosion of the gasoline tank _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bill McIntosh and Royce Wedding had been the best friends for 30 years. Now, living alone 12 miles east of the town, Bill earned his living by hunting foxes and rabbits.
"Coming to the football match this afternoon?" Bill McIntosh asked 54-year-old Royce Wedding as they drank beer at the Eureka Hotel. Royce sh... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13128.txt | Bill McIntosh and Royce Wedding had been the best friends for 30 years. Now, living alone 12 miles east of the town, Bill earned his living by hunting foxes and rabbits.
"Coming to the football match this afternoon?" Bill McIntosh asked 54-year-old Royce Wedding as they drank beer at the Eureka Hotel. Royce shook his h... | [
"threw Royce from the car",
"brought Bill to his senses",
"left Royce trapped",
"blew open the car doors"
] |
What can be inferred from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists from the United States say they have found fish and other creatures living under key waters in Antarctica. They made the announcement after completing three months of research at the Ross Ice Shelf, the world's largest floating ice sheet.
The researchers hoped to find clues to explain the force of t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10369.txt | Scientists from the United States say they have found fish and other creatures living under key waters in Antarctica. They made the announcement after completing three months of research at the Ross Ice Shelf, the world's largest floating ice sheet.
The researchers hoped to find clues to explain the force of the meltin... | [
"Scientists will conduct a follow-up study on the frozen continent.",
"No creatures once appeared or lived in icy water in Antarctica.",
"America's National Science Foundation is in complete charge of the research.",
"Researchers have found how the sediment underneath the ice sheet operates."
] |
How did Tom feel when he saw what was in his lunch bag? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On Thursday a new boy came into the classroom. He didn't have any uniform on. Just trousers, a jacket and a shirt. Tom could see that the boy wasn't quite comfortable. He had a plastic bag with exercise books, pens, pencils, rulers and erasers in it. The boy stood at the blackboard. Mrs. Brown talked to the ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6745.txt | On Thursday a new boy came into the classroom. He didn't have any uniform on. Just trousers, a jacket and a shirt. Tom could see that the boy wasn't quite comfortable. He had a plastic bag with exercise books, pens, pencils, rulers and erasers in it. The boy stood at the blackboard. Mrs. Brown talked to the boy, and ... | [
"Bored.",
"Afraid.",
"Excited.",
"Upset."
] |
During which phase change is heat energy absorbed by a substance? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | During which phase change is heat energy absorbed by a substance?
Choices:
A. liquid to gas
B. gas to solid
C. liquid to solid
D. gas to liquid | Correct answer: 1 | science | NYSEDREGENTS_2007_8_31 | {
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"liquid to gas",
"gas to solid",
"liquid to solid",
"gas to liquid"
],
"label": [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4"
]
} | 1 | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why is the old man's granddaughter is surprised ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is an old man living with his granddaughter. Every morning the old man goes out for a walk in the park and comes home at half past twelve for lunch.
But one morning a police car stops outside the house at twelve. One of the policemen says , "The old man can't find his way home in the park and call us for... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5317.txt | There is an old man living with his granddaughter. Every morning the old man goes out for a walk in the park and comes home at half past twelve for lunch.
But one morning a police car stops outside the house at twelve. One of the policemen says , "The old man can't find his way home in the park and call us for help, so... | [
"Because she thinks her grandfather is lost",
"Because her grandfather doesn't go home that day.",
"Because the old man takes the bus home.",
"Because she doesn't believe her grandfather lost his way home."
] |
We should do less shopping because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At present, too much carbon dioxide makes the earth warmer and warmer and causes terrible effect to human beings. To save our planet, to save ourselves, a new lifestyle called low-carbon life becomes popular. Low carbon means low energy and no waste. It is necessary for everybody to learn to live a low-carbo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5726.txt | At present, too much carbon dioxide makes the earth warmer and warmer and causes terrible effect to human beings. To save our planet, to save ourselves, a new lifestyle called low-carbon life becomes popular. Low carbon means low energy and no waste. It is necessary for everybody to learn to live a low-carbon life.
T... | [
"wasting money causes trouble to people",
"the advertisements are sometimes misleading",
"the less you shop, the less carbon dioxide will be produced",
"some of the things you bought are useless"
] |
How does the author make his writing reliable? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Around 200 million years ago, the earth was 18 degrees warmer than it is now. That might be a bit hot for humans, but it was just right for the giant dinosaurs that wandered about the earth during the Mesozoic era. A new study found that planteating dinosaurs may have contributed to the warming of the earth... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6749.txt | Around 200 million years ago, the earth was 18 degrees warmer than it is now. That might be a bit hot for humans, but it was just right for the giant dinosaurs that wandered about the earth during the Mesozoic era. A new study found that planteating dinosaurs may have contributed to the warming of the earthby releas... | [
"By listing some facts.",
"By making predictions.",
"By citing figures.",
"By using mind pictures."
] |
What can we infer from the last passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently the busiest person on the Internet is absolutely Yuanfang, a fictional figure from the Chinese TV series "Detective Di Renjie". In the TV series, Li was often asked by Di, "How do you see it, Yuanfang?" Then, the dialogues between them help advance the plot. Now, the casual pet phrase is used as many ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5396.txt | Recently the busiest person on the Internet is absolutely Yuanfang, a fictional figure from the Chinese TV series "Detective Di Renjie". In the TV series, Li was often asked by Di, "How do you see it, Yuanfang?" Then, the dialogues between them help advance the plot. Now, the casual pet phrase is used as many as 2.5 mi... | [
"People benefited from the Internet on which they can learn a lot about real society.",
"People learned about some controversies from the Internet and decided to deal with them.",
"People provided a space through which they can display their own criminal mentality.",
"People found out a place where they can q... |
The founder Joseph Shiroko treats children with physical problems except _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Kenya, educational and career opportunities are almost non-existent for people born with physical challenges. They face many forms of discrimination -- including beliefs that their condition was caused by a curse. But one father whose son Brain was born deaf, mute and blind aims to change all that. Joseph S... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21097.txt | In Kenya, educational and career opportunities are almost non-existent for people born with physical challenges. They face many forms of discrimination -- including beliefs that their condition was caused by a curse. But one father whose son Brain was born deaf, mute and blind aims to change all that. Joseph Shiroko st... | [
"loving them",
"accepting them",
"ignoring them",
"giving them opportunities"
] |
What is made up of a watery substance called cytosol and contains other cell structures such as ribosomes? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is made up of a watery substance called cytosol and contains other cell structures such as ribosomes? | cytoplasm | science | null | null | null | cytoskeleton | rna | plasma | cytoplasm | Cytoplasm refers to all of the cellular material inside the plasma membrane. Cytoplasm is made up of a watery substance called cytosol and contains other cell structures such as ribosomes. | null | null | null |
The passage mainly talks about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Canada you can find dogs, cats, horses, etc. in almost every family. These are their pets. People love these pets and have them as their good friends. Before they keep them in their houses, they take them to animal hospitals to give them injections so that they won't carry disease. They have special animal... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18537.txt | In Canada you can find dogs, cats, horses, etc. in almost every family. These are their pets. People love these pets and have them as their good friends. Before they keep them in their houses, they take them to animal hospitals to give them injections so that they won't carry disease. They have special animal food sto... | [
"how to keep pets from disease",
"pets in Canada",
"how to take good care of pets",
"life of the old in Canada"
] |
Henry came to London _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Henry was from the United States and he had come to London for a holiday.
One day he was not feeling well. So he was to the clerk at the desk of his hotel and said, "I want to see a doctor. Can you give me the name of a good one?"
The clerk looked in a book, and said, "Dr. Grey."
"Is he expensive?"
"Well," th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle100.txt | Henry was from the United States and he had come to London for a holiday.
One day he was not feeling well. So he was to the clerk at the desk of his hotel and said, "I want to see a doctor. Can you give me the name of a good one?"
The clerk looked in a book, and said, "Dr. Grey."
"Is he expensive?"
"Well," the clerk a... | [
"to do some shopping",
"to visit friend",
"to spend his holiday",
"to find a job"
] |
Sea bacteria are _ for people. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you like to eat sushi ? Many people are afraid to eat it, because they think the bacteria in it might make them sick. However, a new study shows that sea bacteria are good for people. The study finds that a special enzyme from sea bacteria is helpful to humans. It helps people to get more energy from food... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5377.txt | Do you like to eat sushi ? Many people are afraid to eat it, because they think the bacteria in it might make them sick. However, a new study shows that sea bacteria are good for people. The study finds that a special enzyme from sea bacteria is helpful to humans. It helps people to get more energy from food.
To peop... | [
"helpful",
"harmful",
"important",
"necessary"
] |
According to the above information, what is the right thing to do when you swim? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Part-time Front Desk Position
Kirchoff, Inc. , a book development company, is looking for a part-time front desk office worker. This position is perfect for a person who is cheerful, dependable,and pleasant to work with. Also, you should be able to welcome guests, redirect phone calls, and take messages. More ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20762.txt | Part-time Front Desk Position
Kirchoff, Inc. , a book development company, is looking for a part-time front desk office worker. This position is perfect for a person who is cheerful, dependable,and pleasant to work with. Also, you should be able to welcome guests, redirect phone calls, and take messages. More important... | [
"To keep close to the beach.",
"To dive into unknown waters.",
"To use floating toys on the water.",
"To swim soon after lunch."
] |
The "recover" rule mainly requires us _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's important to learn about protecting our environment. Here is a 5R rule for us:
1. Reduce
If you want to reduce waste, you should use things wisely. Millions of trees are being cut down to make paper. If everyone uses a little paper carelessly and throw it out, soon we would not have any trees left. Other... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle258.txt | It's important to learn about protecting our environment. Here is a 5R rule for us:
1. Reduce
If you want to reduce waste, you should use things wisely. Millions of trees are being cut down to make paper. If everyone uses a little paper carelessly and throw it out, soon we would not have any trees left. Other things a... | [
"to throw waste things away",
"to cover waste things with earth",
"to get back the useful parts",
"to throw the whole things away"
] |
Bill didn't say a word at table because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Of all the students of Grade Four, Bill is the tallest. He's thirteen, and of course, he's the oldest, too. But he's the worst student. He can't answer the easiest questions in class. And he never passes the exam.
But the boy is the strongest in his school. Even the boys in higher grades are afraid of him. So ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5945.txt | Of all the students of Grade Four, Bill is the tallest. He's thirteen, and of course, he's the oldest, too. But he's the worst student. He can't answer the easiest questions in class. And he never passes the exam.
But the boy is the strongest in his school. Even the boys in higher grades are afraid of him. So every day... | [
"He was thinking of a problem",
"He had to go to school on time",
"He was afraid of his father",
"He wanted to eat more eggs"
] |
What can we learn about ISC? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
International Students Club (ISC) is a friendship club organized by the American Student Union (ASU) for all international students. Visit the ISC table on the Tempe Main Campus from 9:30am to 12:30pm Monday -- Thursday to get information, practice speaking English, meet new friends and sign up for ISC activ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13423.txt | International Students Club (ISC) is a friendship club organized by the American Student Union (ASU) for all international students. Visit the ISC table on the Tempe Main Campus from 9:30am to 12:30pm Monday -- Thursday to get information, practice speaking English, meet new friends and sign up for ISC activities.
Ou... | [
"The ISC table can be visited at weekends.",
"It mainly offers help to American students.",
"It is related to the American Student Union.",
"It's a club focusing on academic research."
] |
John works 12 hours every other day. He gets a 30% raise from his former $20 an hour job. How much does he make in a 30 day month? | He works 30/2=<<30/2=15>>15 days
So he works 15*12=<<15*12=180>>180 hours in the month
He got a 20*.3=$<<20*.3=6>>6 an hour raise
So he gets paid 20+6=$<<20+6=26>>26 an hour
That means he makes 26*180=$<<26*180=4680>>4680
#### 4680 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | John works 12 hours every other day. He gets a 30% raise from his former $20 an hour job. How much does he make in a 30 day month? | He works 30/2=<<30/2=15>>15 days
So he works 15*12=<<15*12=180>>180 hours in the month
He got a 20*.3=$<<20*.3=6>>6 an hour raise
So he gets paid 20+6=$<<20+6=26>>26 an hour
That means he makes 26*180=$<<26*180=4680>>4680
#### 4680 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why does the writer give the examples of Yevgen Adamenko and David Duke? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are one billion homeless people living in our world today. The Homeless World Cup exists to end this, so we all have a home, a basic human need.
The Homeless World Cup is an annual, international football tournament , uniting teams of people who are homeless to take a once in a lifetime opportunity to re... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8848.txt | There are one billion homeless people living in our world today. The Homeless World Cup exists to end this, so we all have a home, a basic human need.
The Homeless World Cup is an annual, international football tournament , uniting teams of people who are homeless to take a once in a lifetime opportunity to represent t... | [
"To attract people to join the Homeless World Cup.",
"To show the influence of the Homeless World Cup.",
"To show the popularity of the Homeless World Cup.",
"To inspire people to support the Homeless World Cup."
] |
James decides to buy himself a new barbell. It cost 30% more than his old $250 barbell. How much did it cost? | It cost 250*.3=$<<250*.3=75>>75 more than his old barbell
So it cost 250+75=$<<250+75=325>>325
#### 325 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | James decides to buy himself a new barbell. It cost 30% more than his old $250 barbell. How much did it cost? | It cost 250*.3=$<<250*.3=75>>75 more than his old barbell
So it cost 250+75=$<<250+75=325>>325
#### 325 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What can we learn about Mr.Wolfson from the letter? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mr. Wolfson,
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of one of our citizens who I believe should receive some special recognition for dedicated community service. The person I recommend is Elizabeth Samuelson. I believe you know her in your position as volunteer coordinator .
I have known Elizabeth... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13837.txt | Dear Mr. Wolfson,
The purpose of this letter is to inform you of one of our citizens who I believe should receive some special recognition for dedicated community service. The person I recommend is Elizabeth Samuelson. I believe you know her in your position as volunteer coordinator .
I have known Elizabeth for more... | [
"He knows Linda quite well.",
"He is a careless person.",
"He tries something to reward those who have done much community service.",
"He tries his best to find Elizabeth and do something to reward her."
] |
When the writer really understood what his father had said. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We were standing at the top of a church not far from my home. I didn't know why.
"Look down," Father said. I tried and saw the square in the center of the village. And I saw the streets to the square. "See, Elsa," Father said. "There is more than one way to the square. If you can't get where you want to go by ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle520.txt | We were standing at the top of a church not far from my home. I didn't know why.
"Look down," Father said. I tried and saw the square in the center of the village. And I saw the streets to the square. "See, Elsa," Father said. "There is more than one way to the square. If you can't get where you want to go by one road,... | [
"she saw the streets to the square",
"she had the idea of bringing the soup home",
"she tried every way to her goal",
"she began her own life as a fashion designer"
] |
Joyner-Kersee hopes that young people _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Much has been said and written recently about heroes, mainly because many people think we have too few of them. There are many different kinds of heroes, but they all seem to have two things in common. First, heroes, by their actions, show the great possibilities of human nature. Second, heroes can also stand ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4979.txt | Much has been said and written recently about heroes, mainly because many people think we have too few of them. There are many different kinds of heroes, but they all seem to have two things in common. First, heroes, by their actions, show the great possibilities of human nature. Second, heroes can also stand the test ... | [
"will work hard",
"will become heroes",
"will follow her",
"will achieve her goal"
] |
The passage mainly talks about _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last year, over 206,000 students from the United States studied abroad. Does that number surprise you? These students already know the benefits of studying abroad. You may be wondering why you should study abroad. Here are some answers for you.
* Timing
The absolutely best time in your life to study abroad is ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6020.txt | Last year, over 206,000 students from the United States studied abroad. Does that number surprise you? These students already know the benefits of studying abroad. You may be wondering why you should study abroad. Here are some answers for you.
* Timing
The absolutely best time in your life to study abroad is when you ... | [
"the benefits of studying abroad",
"the time for studying abroad",
"the difficulty you come across when you're abroad",
"some tips on how to get used to a new environment"
] |
Thanks to his _ , Dou Kou could write his books. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dou Kou, a Chinese boy, is called "the youngest writer in the world". He has written three books till now.
Dou Kou was born in Jiangsu in 1994. When he was 7 months old, his parents started working in over 30 different cities, such as Xi'an and Shenzhen. This kind of life gave him things to think and write abo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1963.txt | Dou Kou, a Chinese boy, is called "the youngest writer in the world". He has written three books till now.
Dou Kou was born in Jiangsu in 1994. When he was 7 months old, his parents started working in over 30 different cities, such as Xi'an and Shenzhen. This kind of life gave him things to think and write about. When ... | [
"mother",
"father",
"school life",
"life in different cities"
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Lena has 16 candy bars. She needs 5 more candy bars to have 3 times as many as Kevin, and Kevin has 4 candy bars less than Nicole. How many more candy bars does Lena have than Nicole? | Kevin has (16 + 5)/3 = <<(16+5)/3=7>>7 candy bars.
Nicole has 7 + 4 = <<7+4=11>>11 candy bars.
Lena has 16 - 11 = <<16-11=5>>5 more candy bars than Nicole
#### 5 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Lena has 16 candy bars. She needs 5 more candy bars to have 3 times as many as Kevin, and Kevin has 4 candy bars less than Nicole. How many more candy bars does Lena have than Nicole? | Kevin has (16 + 5)/3 = <<(16+5)/3=7>>7 candy bars.
Nicole has 7 + 4 = <<7+4=11>>11 candy bars.
Lena has 16 - 11 = <<16-11=5>>5 more candy bars than Nicole
#### 5 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The speed eating competition of black noodles is held to . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a Black Day for love in South Korea on Monday with lonely hearts trying to ease their pain by diving head first into bowls of noodles. South Korea celebrates Valentine ' s Day, where local custom dictates women give gifts to men.
It has taken on a popular event born in Japan but sweeping Asia known ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18141.txt | It was a Black Day for love in South Korea on Monday with lonely hearts trying to ease their pain by diving head first into bowls of noodles. South Korea celebrates Valentine ' s Day, where local custom dictates women give gifts to men.
It has taken on a popular event born in Japan but sweeping Asia known as White ... | [
"find out who is the strongest",
"give some joy to the singles",
"help people understand the film",
"attract more people to the film"
] |
_ looks bigger than the stars at night. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The moon looks bigger than the stars at night. But in fact, it is smaller than any other stars. The moon looks big to us, because it is closer to us than any stars. The moon goes around the earth. It makes one trip about four weeks. The moon is a round ball and looks beautiful.
Now people know quite a lot abou... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2017.txt | The moon looks bigger than the stars at night. But in fact, it is smaller than any other stars. The moon looks big to us, because it is closer to us than any stars. The moon goes around the earth. It makes one trip about four weeks. The moon is a round ball and looks beautiful.
Now people know quite a lot about the moo... | [
"Moon",
"Star",
"Earth",
"Sun"
] |
When Hepburn began to act as a Goodwill Ambassador for UNICEF, how many years had passed since her parents' divorce? _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Her attractive lips seemed to speak words of kindness, while her eyes appeared to seek out the good in people. "You have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others." She used to say.
It was for this rare charm and inner beauty that British movie star Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993) was named... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14301.txt | Her attractive lips seemed to speak words of kindness, while her eyes appeared to seek out the good in people. "You have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others." She used to say.
It was for this rare charm and inner beauty that British movie star Audrey Hepburn (1929-1993) was named the most... | [
"50",
"52",
"38",
"46"
] |
How do organophostbate pesticides work? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How do organophostbate pesticides work? | inhibiting acetylcholinesterase | science | null | null | null | inhibiting testosterone | inhibiting reticulum | inhibiting cryptosporidium | inhibiting acetylcholinesterase | null | null | null | |
How old is Shirley Temple when she passes away? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know Shirley Temple? She is an American film and television actress. She was born on April 23, 1928. She is also good at singing and dancing. She becomes a child star in the 1930s.
What does she look like? She has a round face with big eyes. Lost of people like her curly blonde hair very much. She is ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7667.txt | Do you know Shirley Temple? She is an American film and television actress. She was born on April 23, 1928. She is also good at singing and dancing. She becomes a child star in the 1930s.
What does she look like? She has a round face with big eyes. Lost of people like her curly blonde hair very much. She is lovely an... | [
"78.",
"84.",
"86.",
"88."
] |
How much do they have to pay in total if a family, including grandparents, parents and a child of 8, go together on the last Sunday of November 2013? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hours & Admission
Open Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. except major holidays (see below)
July and August only - Thursdays until 7:00 p.m.
Please Note: all MIT Museum sites are wheelchair accessible.
Admission beginning July l, 2013
Adults: $10.00; youth under 18, students, seniors: $5:00; children under age 5: fr... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4910.txt | Hours & Admission
Open Daily 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. except major holidays (see below)
July and August only - Thursdays until 7:00 p.m.
Please Note: all MIT Museum sites are wheelchair accessible.
Admission beginning July l, 2013
Adults: $10.00; youth under 18, students, seniors: $5:00; children under age 5: free
Admiss... | [
"$0.",
"$25.",
"$30.",
"$35."
] |
Which number should you call if you lose something on the Metro? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Metro Pocket Guide
_
Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out . Up to two children under age five may
travel free with a paying customer .
Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8930.txt | Metro Pocket Guide
_
Each passenger needs a farecard to enter and go out . Up to two children under age five may
travel free with a paying customer .
Farecard machines are in every station. Bring small bills because there are no change machines in the stations and farecard machines only provide up to $5 in change.
G... | [
"202-637-8000",
"202-962-1100",
"202-637-7000",
"202-962-1195"
] |
The writer thinks highly of Kristin because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I had lunch with a friend of mine the other day and she said something that I found surprising: "Work is paid slavery." My friend wanted more control over her work hours, income, etc., but you can imagine that if "work is serving someone," she won't have much luck until that belief changes. When I asked her wh... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17062.txt | I had lunch with a friend of mine the other day and she said something that I found surprising: "Work is paid slavery." My friend wanted more control over her work hours, income, etc., but you can imagine that if "work is serving someone," she won't have much luck until that belief changes. When I asked her where that ... | [
"she treats every customer equally",
"she is good at memorizing things",
"she is a close friend of the writer's",
"she has positive job attitude"
] |
Henry Ford was the man to built _ cars. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Henry Ford was the first person to build cars which were cheap,strong and fast.He was able to se11 millions of models because he could produce them in large numbers at a time;that is,he made a great many cars of exactly the same kind. Ford's father hoped that his son would become a farmer,but the young man did... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high809.txt | Henry Ford was the first person to build cars which were cheap,strong and fast.He was able to se11 millions of models because he could produce them in large numbers at a time;that is,he made a great many cars of exactly the same kind. Ford's father hoped that his son would become a farmer,but the young man did not like... | [
"cheap and strong",
"cheap and long",
"fast and expensive",
"strong and slow"
] |
What part of a spider is equipped with poison glands? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What part of a spider is equipped with poison glands? | chelicerae | science | null | null | null | vacuole | baleen | pedipalps | chelicerae | null | null | null | |
From the story we know that Bill _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The date was like any other day in his life. After school Bill walked past the shop on the street corner. He stopped to look at the front row of shoes, and he felt sorry for himself. He really wanted to have a pair for his birthday.
He sadly walked away and thought of what to tell his mother. He knew she would... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2536.txt | The date was like any other day in his life. After school Bill walked past the shop on the street corner. He stopped to look at the front row of shoes, and he felt sorry for himself. He really wanted to have a pair for his birthday.
He sadly walked away and thought of what to tell his mother. He knew she would give him... | [
"loved his mother",
"had lots of money",
"often bought him presents",
"wouldn't buy him anything"
] |
What keeps the rooms in the Salt Palace Hotel warm at night? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many special hotels around the world. In Greenland, there is a hotel made out of ice. In Turkey, there is a cave hotel. And in Bolivia, there is the Salt Palace Hotel.
Thousands of years ago, the area around the Salt Palace Hotel was a large lake. But over time, all the water disappeared. Today, the ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3247.txt | There are many special hotels around the world. In Greenland, there is a hotel made out of ice. In Turkey, there is a cave hotel. And in Bolivia, there is the Salt Palace Hotel.
Thousands of years ago, the area around the Salt Palace Hotel was a large lake. But over time, all the water disappeared. Today, the area has ... | [
"The water in the lake.",
"The sand in the desert.",
"The furniture in the rooms.",
"The heat from the walls and roof."
] |
What can we learn about Hackett? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A small dog should be _ after eating a handful M&M's, at least according to conventional wisdom. But watching "Moose", a friend's five-pound Chihuahua, race around a living room after his sweet snack makes one wonder: Is chocolate truly poisonous to dogs?
Dogs and humans have similar tastes. But unlike hum... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20376.txt | A small dog should be _ after eating a handful M&M's, at least according to conventional wisdom. But watching "Moose", a friend's five-pound Chihuahua, race around a living room after his sweet snack makes one wonder: Is chocolate truly poisonous to dogs?
Dogs and humans have similar tastes. But unlike humans, our ... | [
"He is a vet.",
"He is a pet shop owner.",
"He is the owner of Moose",
"He is a doctor in a small hospital."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In many British schools, the pupils usually wear their school uniforms to school on weekdays.However, recently the students at LVS Ascot Junior School in England wore something quite different.What they wore was what people wear when they go to bed--pyjamas .They did this not only for fun, but for a local cha... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4015.txt | In many British schools, the pupils usually wear their school uniforms to school on weekdays.However, recently the students at LVS Ascot Junior School in England wore something quite different.What they wore was what people wear when they go to bed--pyjamas .They did this not only for fun, but for a local charity call... | [
"It has been six years since Christopher's Smile was set up.",
"Few pupils wear school uniforms to school on weekdays in Britain.",
"In LVS Ascot Junior School, only students join in the event \"Pyjamas Day\".",
"All students in England need to wear pyjamas to school on Pyjamas Day."
] |
Why did they develop software for personal computer? _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bill Gates was born on October 28th, 1955. He grew up in Seattle, Washington. Bill Gates was named William Henry after his father and grandfather. He was a very clever boy. His favourite subject at school were science and maths.
When he was 13 years old, Bill started to play with computers. At that time, compu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5427.txt | Bill Gates was born on October 28th, 1955. He grew up in Seattle, Washington. Bill Gates was named William Henry after his father and grandfather. He was a very clever boy. His favourite subject at school were science and maths.
When he was 13 years old, Bill started to play with computers. At that time, computers were... | [
"They thought the computer would be a very important tool.",
"They wanted to make it easier for people to use computers.",
"They wanted to get much more money.",
"They were interested in it."
] |
A simple food chain includes hawks, lizards, and insects. Which will most likely happen to the lizard and hawk populations if a pesticide is sprayed to kill the insects, and the lizard and hawk populations cannot find other food in this ecosystem? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | A simple food chain includes hawks, lizards, and insects. Which will most likely happen to the lizard and hawk populations if a pesticide is sprayed to kill the insects, and the lizard and hawk populations cannot find other food in this ecosystem?
Choices:
A. Both the lizard population and the hawk population will inc... | Correct answer: B | science | NCEOGA_2013_5_56 | {
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"Both the lizard population and the hawk population will increase.",
"Both the lizard population and the hawk population will decrease.",
"The lizard population will increase, but the hawk population will decrease.",
"The lizard population will decrease, but the hawk population will increa... | B | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is this passage mainly about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I noticed that the little boy was paying mostly with change . It seemed that he had broken his pig bank to do this shopping. However, the cashier told him he was $ 8.00 short after counting his money.
It was clear that the boy had already used all the money. The lady in front of me said, "Well, I could pay ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5842.txt | I noticed that the little boy was paying mostly with change . It seemed that he had broken his pig bank to do this shopping. However, the cashier told him he was $ 8.00 short after counting his money.
It was clear that the boy had already used all the money. The lady in front of me said, "Well, I could pay half of t... | [
"Love and goodness.",
"Culture and tradition.",
"Friendship and honesty.",
"Communication and understanding."
] |
Crystallization separates mixtures based on differences in what, which usually increases with temperature? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Crystallization separates mixtures based on differences in what, which usually increases with temperature? | solubility | science | null | null | null | humidity | density | viscosity | solubility | Crystallization separates mixtures based on differences in solubility, a measure of how much solid substance remains dissolved in a given amount of a specified liquid. Most substances are more soluble at higher temperatures, so a mixture of two or more substances can be dissolved at an elevated temperature and then all... | null | null | null |
Which of the following is the result of early rising? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some people like to get up early, but some do not. In fact, it is really good for us to get up early every day. Maybe those who don't like getting up early will not believe this, but it is true. Scientists made a survey in about one thousand people, and then they found that early rising people had less diseas... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle521.txt | Some people like to get up early, but some do not. In fact, it is really good for us to get up early every day. Maybe those who don't like getting up early will not believe this, but it is true. Scientists made a survey in about one thousand people, and then they found that early rising people had less disease than l... | [
"People can get ready for their work.",
"People can get fresh air.",
"People can learn things more quickly and better.",
"All of the above."
] |
After ordering some salt to put into the coffee, the young man must have felt _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
He met her at the party. She was so outstanding, with many boys around her, while he was so normal, with nobody paying attention to him.
At the end of the party, he invited her to have coffee with him. She was surprised, but due to being polite, she agreed.
They sat in a nice coffee shop. He was too nervous to... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16346.txt | He met her at the party. She was so outstanding, with many boys around her, while he was so normal, with nobody paying attention to him.
At the end of the party, he invited her to have coffee with him. She was surprised, but due to being polite, she agreed.
They sat in a nice coffee shop. He was too nervous to say anyt... | [
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"satisfied",
"embarrassed",
"displeased"
] |
Both of the Kings _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mrs. King is an American doctor. She is now in China. She works in a Children's Hospital in Beijing. She is also learning Chinese medicine there. She likes Chinese medicine very much. She loves working for children. She works hard in the day and reads English books on Chinese medicine at night. She learns Ch... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1445.txt | Mrs. King is an American doctor. She is now in China. She works in a Children's Hospital in Beijing. She is also learning Chinese medicine there. She likes Chinese medicine very much. She loves working for children. She works hard in the day and reads English books on Chinese medicine at night. She learns Chinese fro... | [
"live in America",
"live in Shanghai",
"work hard",
"work every day"
] |
Why does Anna say "Can we all have chickenpox again next week?" | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One of Anna's friends has chickenpox . Two days later, Katie has chickenpox. Anna's mother says: " Your best friend has chickenpox . We have to keep an eye on you."
The next evening, Anna finds some red spots on her face. The next morning, she stays home from school. She can't go to her grandpa's birthday par... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1565.txt | One of Anna's friends has chickenpox . Two days later, Katie has chickenpox. Anna's mother says: " Your best friend has chickenpox . We have to keep an eye on you."
The next evening, Anna finds some red spots on her face. The next morning, she stays home from school. She can't go to her grandpa's birthday party. She c... | [
"Because they want to have chickenpox.",
"Because they don't need to go to school.",
"Because she likes staying at home.",
"Because the chickenpox party makes her very happy."
] |
Which proverb best matches the story? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I used to watch her from my kitchen window. She seemed so small as she muscled her way through the crowd of boys on the playground. The school was across the street from our home and I would often watch the kids as they played during break. I remember the first day I saw her playing basketball. I watched in wo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7206.txt | I used to watch her from my kitchen window. She seemed so small as she muscled her way through the crowd of boys on the playground. The school was across the street from our home and I would often watch the kids as they played during break. I remember the first day I saw her playing basketball. I watched in wonder as s... | [
"Practice makes perfect.",
"Rome was not built in a day.",
"Where there is a will, there is a way.",
"Pride comes before a fall."
] |
What is the great concern over the DNA database according to the article? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In American crime movies, policemen search crime scenes for anything that might belong to a criminal-- bits of fingernail , blood or hair-- in order to find out who they are. What they hope to find is the key to their identity--their DNA.
DNA is the chemical that contains a person's genetic makeup. Every perso... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23705.txt | In American crime movies, policemen search crime scenes for anything that might belong to a criminal-- bits of fingernail , blood or hair-- in order to find out who they are. What they hope to find is the key to their identity--their DNA.
DNA is the chemical that contains a person's genetic makeup. Every person, except... | [
"Some people might make use of it to make money.",
"It would threaten people's individual privacy and rights.",
"The DNA stored in the database might be labeled wrongly.",
"The DNA would have a gene mutation and become inaccurate."
] |
What type of reproduction takes place when an animal simply divides into two parts? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of reproduction takes place when an animal simply divides into two parts? | fission | science | null | null | null | fusion | budding | sexual reproduction | fission | Some invertebrates can also reproduce asexually. This may occur by fission or budding. Fission takes place when an animal simply divides into two parts. Each part then regrows the missing part. The result is two whole organisms. Budding may take place when a parent forms a small bump, or bud. The bud remains attached t... | null | null | null |
Frank Lloyd Wright's style in architecture was _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Frank Lloyd Wright probably is the greatest architect that the United States has ever produced. He was very gifted and had a natural ability to design buildings. His buildings were not only beautiful, but they were also practical and useful. They fit their purposes very well. Wright's churches, for example, ma... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22596.txt | Frank Lloyd Wright probably is the greatest architect that the United States has ever produced. He was very gifted and had a natural ability to design buildings. His buildings were not only beautiful, but they were also practical and useful. They fit their purposes very well. Wright's churches, for example, make people... | [
"learned from some European countries",
"not only limited to the U.S",
"no longer popular",
"somewhat similar to the European style"
] |
Birds generally practice what kind of relationship, with both parents helping to care for the young? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Birds generally practice what kind of relationship, with both parents helping to care for the young? | monogamous | science | null | null | null | homologous | carnivorous | synonomous | monogamous | Birds generally are monogamous, and both parents help to care for the young. | null | null | null |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An out-of-body experience? It's just your brain playing tricks on you.
Some report feeling as if they are floating above their own bodies, while others find themselves drawn towards a blinding light. But out-of-body experiences are nothing more than a trick of the mind, scientists claim.
They say that common s... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18111.txt | An out-of-body experience? It's just your brain playing tricks on you.
Some report feeling as if they are floating above their own bodies, while others find themselves drawn towards a blinding light. But out-of-body experiences are nothing more than a trick of the mind, scientists claim.
They say that common spooky sce... | [
"Sam Parnia doesn't think that people's near-death experiences are real.",
"Sam Parnia hasn't finished the study of people's near-death experiences.",
"The causes of near-death experiences and other feelings are different.",
"It's impossible to know the causes of people's near-death experiences."
] |
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