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Bears and lions can keep safe because _ .
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Passage: Do you know why different animals or pests have their special colors? Colors in them seem to be mainly used to protect themselves. Some birds like eating locusts , but birds cannot easily catch them. Why? It is because locusts change their colors with the change of the colors of crops. When crops are green, l...
Answer: A
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Do you know why different animals or pests have their special colors? Colors in them seem to be mainly used to protect themselves. Some birds like eating locusts , but birds cannot easily catch them. Why? It is because locusts change their colors with the change of the colors of crops. When crops are green, locusts lo...
[ "their colors are much like the trees", "they move quickly", "they are very strong", "they live in forests" ]
Daniel and Laura both agree that it's necessary to _ when they're alone at home.
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: How do you feel when your parents are not at home with you? Here is what Daniel and Laura said. Daniel: Well, I've had the experience of having to take care of my younger brother by myself. Sometimes it's scary, but there are a lot of things making being at home alone fun. My favorite thing to do is to watch t...
Answer: A
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middle5155.txt
How do you feel when your parents are not at home with you? Here is what Daniel and Laura said. Daniel: Well, I've had the experience of having to take care of my younger brother by myself. Sometimes it's scary, but there are a lot of things making being at home alone fun. My favorite thing to do is to watch television...
[ "have the phone numbers of their parents", "stay with a brother or sister", "watch TV or listen to the radio", "make sure that the house is clean" ]
The passage is developed by _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: When I was in the eighth grade, my teacher asked us to write an article about what we would like to do when we grew up. All I could think of was one sentence I want to help other people! During the years, I met many problems. But I never gave up. I know that to help other people I have to help myself first. I ...
Answer: C
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middle2429.txt
When I was in the eighth grade, my teacher asked us to write an article about what we would like to do when we grew up. All I could think of was one sentence I want to help other people! During the years, I met many problems. But I never gave up. I know that to help other people I have to help myself first. I encourage...
[ "space", "time", "giving an example", "giving reasons" ]
When we face failure, we _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Have you ever complained that life is so tiring or that there is too much homework? Does the sky sometimes seem dark to you? Are your studies sometimes not successful? Well, friends, cheer up and smile all the time. If you look at the world with a warm heart, you will find that the whole world smiles at you. W...
Answer: C
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middle1823.txt
Have you ever complained that life is so tiring or that there is too much homework? Does the sky sometimes seem dark to you? Are your studies sometimes not successful? Well, friends, cheer up and smile all the time. If you look at the world with a warm heart, you will find that the whole world smiles at you. While in s...
[ "mustn't be confident", "should be afraid of everything", "shouldn't give up hope", "must lose heart" ]
Hobbes believes that humor _ .
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: A culture's values can be mirrored by its humor. Humor has been evaluated by many great minds such as Thomas Hobbes, who, in "On Nature", disliked humor, "Laughter is nothing else but sudden glory arising from sudden thought of feeling far better than others." He thought humor to be a negative quality of human...
Answer: D
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A culture's values can be mirrored by its humor. Humor has been evaluated by many great minds such as Thomas Hobbes, who, in "On Nature", disliked humor, "Laughter is nothing else but sudden glory arising from sudden thought of feeling far better than others." He thought humor to be a negative quality of human narrow-m...
[ "was for people to view the world from another angle", "resulted in narrow-mindedness of human beings", "had the power to mirror personal glory and national values", "was only a way to laugh at others to make oneself feel better" ]
From the story we can infer that _ .
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Every day millions of letters go from one country to another. Letters mailed in Italy are received in Japan. Letters mailed in Canada are received in Africa. On the letters are many different kinds of stamps,bought in different countries. The Universal Postal Union helps each letter get to the right place as q...
Answer: A
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Every day millions of letters go from one country to another. Letters mailed in Italy are received in Japan. Letters mailed in Canada are received in Africa. On the letters are many different kinds of stamps,bought in different countries. The Universal Postal Union helps each letter get to the right place as quickly as...
[ "mail is important to all countries", "not enough letters are sent all over the world", "all the letters must go to Switzerland first", "all stamps look exactly the same" ]
Generally, the Boat Race takes place _ .
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: On the River Thames there are a number of boat races every year and these have become very popular with the public. Perhaps the best-known of these races is the University Boat Race. This takes place just before Easter every year and is a competition between teams from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge....
Answer: A
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On the River Thames there are a number of boat races every year and these have become very popular with the public. Perhaps the best-known of these races is the University Boat Race. This takes place just before Easter every year and is a competition between teams from the Universities of Oxford and Cambridge. They row...
[ "once a year", "twice a year", "every three years", "every other year" ]
Kelly booked a three week vacation to visit relatives. The first day, she spent traveling. The next 5 days she spent at her Grandparents' house. The next day, she spent traveling. Then, she spends the next 5 days at her brother's house. Then she spent two days traveling to her sister's house, spent several days at...
Three weeks is 7*3=<<7*3=21>>21 days. She traveled one day to her grandparents' house, one day to her brother's house, two days to her sister's house, and two days back home for a total of 1+1+2+2=<<1+1+2+2=6>>6 days. She spent 5 days at her grandparents' house and 5 days at her brother's house, for a total of 5+5=<<5+...
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Kelly booked a three week vacation to visit relatives. The first day, she spent traveling. The next 5 days she spent at her Grandparents' house. The next day, she spent traveling. Then, she spends the next 5 days at her brother's house. Then she spent two days traveling to her sister's house, spent several days at...
Three weeks is 7*3=<<7*3=21>>21 days. She traveled one day to her grandparents' house, one day to her brother's house, two days to her sister's house, and two days back home for a total of 1+1+2+2=<<1+1+2+2=6>>6 days. She spent 5 days at her grandparents' house and 5 days at her brother's house, for a total of 5+5=<<5+...
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The example of Handwriting Without Tears helps to argue that _ .
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Passage: The computer keyboard helped kill shorthand---a system of rapid handwriting, and now it's threatening to finish off handwriting as a whole. When handwritten essays were introduced on the SAT exams for the class of 2011, just 15% of the most 1.5 million students wrote their answers in cursive .The rest? Block ...
Answer: C
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The computer keyboard helped kill shorthand---a system of rapid handwriting, and now it's threatening to finish off handwriting as a whole. When handwritten essays were introduced on the SAT exams for the class of 2011, just 15% of the most 1.5 million students wrote their answers in cursive .The rest? Block letters. ...
[ "the schools are responsible for the loss of handwriting", "the loss of handwriting is a cognitive opportunity missed xKb 1.Com", "it doesn't take much to teach better handwriting skills", "the culture is turning from the written word to the typed one" ]
What is the purpose of the hair on your head?
C
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Passage: When you think of your hair, you probably think of the hair on your head. But there's hair on almost every part of your body. (some places that don't have hair include the lips, the palms of the hands ,and the soles of the feet.) Some of the hair on your body is easy to see, like your eyebrows and the hair on ...
Answer: C
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When you think of your hair, you probably think of the hair on your head. But there's hair on almost every part of your body. (some places that don't have hair include the lips, the palms of the hands ,and the soles of the feet.) Some of the hair on your body is easy to see, like your eyebrows and the hair on your head...
[ "Protect your eyes.", "Protect your eyes form sweat", "Keep your head warm.", "Protect your forehead." ]
According to the passage, what should you NOT do if you are a dog owner in Beijing?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: When a dog bites a man, it usually doesn't make news. However, this saying change when Beijing and several other Chinese cities announced the "Civilized Dog Raising" campaign in November. The government will require Beijingers to get licenses for their dogs, and will enforce the one-dog, one-family policy. Pol...
Answer: B
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When a dog bites a man, it usually doesn't make news. However, this saying change when Beijing and several other Chinese cities announced the "Civilized Dog Raising" campaign in November. The government will require Beijingers to get licenses for their dogs, and will enforce the one-dog, one-family policy. Police say t...
[ "Walk your dog in public places.", "Have more than one dog.", "Raise your dog in urban apartment buildings.", "Let your dog bark in places where people gather." ]
What is the top part of water able to receive enough sunlight for photosynthesis called?
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What is the top part of water able to receive enough sunlight for photosynthesis called?
photic zone
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Only the top 200 meters or so of water receive enough sunlight for photosynthesis. This part of the water is called the photic zone. Below 200 meters, there is too little sunlight for photosynthesis to take place. This part of the water is called the aphotic zone. In this zone, food must come from other sources. It may...
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Sometimes several physicians set up a group medical practice mainly because _ .
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Self-employed private physicians who charge a fee for each patient visit are the foundation of medical practice in the United States. Most physicians have a contract relationship with one or more hospitals in the community. They send their patients to this hospital, which usually charges patients according to ...
Answer: C
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Self-employed private physicians who charge a fee for each patient visit are the foundation of medical practice in the United States. Most physicians have a contract relationship with one or more hospitals in the community. They send their patients to this hospital, which usually charges patients according to the numbe...
[ "there are so many patients that it is difficult for one physician to take care all of them", "they can take turns to work long hours", "facilities may be too much of a burden for one physician to shoulder", "no one wants to assume too much responsibility" ]
Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The Intel Science Talent Search is the top science competition for high school students in the US. The 40 finalists were honored in Washington last week. They met with scientists and politicians. President Obama welcomed them to the White House. These 40 students were selected from almost 2,000 contestants nat...
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The Intel Science Talent Search is the top science competition for high school students in the US. The 40 finalists were honored in Washington last week. They met with scientists and politicians. President Obama welcomed them to the White House. These 40 students were selected from almost 2,000 contestants nationwide. ...
[ "Scott Boisvert found a new fungus linked to the decease in amphibians.", "The 1st, 5th and 10th students in the competition come from California.", "Scott Boisvert is the youngest winner among the 40 students.", "The Intel Science Talent Search is an intense competition." ]
My Chinese teacher is _
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: I'm a Chinese girl. My name is Li Ying. I'm twelve. I'm in No. 1 Middle school . Chen Hong is my friend . She is nine. Mr Wu is my Chinese teacher and Miss Zhao is my English teacher. Question: My Chinese teacher is _ Choices: A. Mr Chen B. Miss Zhao C. Mr Wu D. Mr Wang
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I'm a Chinese girl. My name is Li Ying. I'm twelve. I'm in No. 1 Middle school . Chen Hong is my friend . She is nine. Mr Wu is my Chinese teacher and Miss Zhao is my English teacher.
[ "Mr Chen", "Miss Zhao", "Mr Wu", "Mr Wang" ]
Why did the dollar move up a little this week according to the passage?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: For several years now, the dollar has fallen lower and lower against other major currencies. Lately, though, the dollar has risen, especially against the Japanese yen and the euro. Some traders think the dollar will continue to rise, but that is not clear. The dollar moved up this week after comments by Americ...
Answer: B
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For several years now, the dollar has fallen lower and lower against other major currencies. Lately, though, the dollar has risen, especially against the Japanese yen and the euro. Some traders think the dollar will continue to rise, but that is not clear. The dollar moved up this week after comments by American offici...
[ "Because of George Bush's visit to the Europe", "Because of the official's support of the policy.", "Because of the increasing of the oil price.", "Because of the meeting of the Group of Eight." ]
What is the best title for this passage?
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: While reading a story on 20-somethings complaining about how the economy was ruiningg their life plans, I couldn't help but think the 20-somethings sounded like a bunch of spoiled who grew up expecting everything to be easy for them. As a 20-something myself, certainly share their disappointment : my husband a...
Answer: C
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While reading a story on 20-somethings complaining about how the economy was ruiningg their life plans, I couldn't help but think the 20-somethings sounded like a bunch of spoiled who grew up expecting everything to be easy for them. As a 20-something myself, certainly share their disappointment : my husband and I prob...
[ "Young people afford to continue their study", "Young people can't afford to buy a house", "Young people's high hopes create despair", "The 20-somethings' high expectations" ]
Algae convert energy from the sun into food by means of what process?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
Algae convert energy from the sun into food by means of what process?
photosynthesis
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Algae is sometimes mocked as a source of fuel. But algae are a potentially wonderful source of power. They convert energy from the Sun into food by photosynthesis. Algae can be grown in desert areas where other crops cannot grow. Nutrients for algae may be wastes from other processes. Algae can be processed to be made ...
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Who wrote the famous children's book The Tale of Peter Rabbit according to the text?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: It was in the Victorian Era that the novel became the leading form of literature in English. Most writers were more concerned to meet the tastes of the middle class. The best known works of the period included the works of Charles Dickens and the Bronte sisters and others. Charles Dickens came on the literar...
Answer: B
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It was in the Victorian Era that the novel became the leading form of literature in English. Most writers were more concerned to meet the tastes of the middle class. The best known works of the period included the works of Charles Dickens and the Bronte sisters and others. Charles Dickens came on the literary scene i...
[ "Lewis Carroll.", "The Brontesisters.", "Thomas Hardy.", "Helen Beatrix Potter." ]
What refers to the union of a male and female of the same species for reproduction?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
What refers to the union of a male and female of the same species for reproduction?
mating
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Mating refers to the union of a male and female of the same species for reproduction. The relationship between mates varies by species. Adults may have many mates, or they may mate with just one individual. Mates may stay together only while mating. Or they may stay together for an entire breeding season or even for li...
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Which of the followings is not the reason that causes the "holiday blues"?
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: For most of us, the purpose of the holidays is to bring peace, love, and goodwill towards all. Yet, for many, the holiday season often means stress, fatigue, pressure, disappointment and loneliness. These feelings, often known as the "holiday blues", may be even more prevalent, due to the emotional turmoil o...
Answer: B
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For most of us, the purpose of the holidays is to bring peace, love, and goodwill towards all. Yet, for many, the holiday season often means stress, fatigue, pressure, disappointment and loneliness. These feelings, often known as the "holiday blues", may be even more prevalent, due to the emotional turmoil of the pas...
[ "Emotional turmoil of the past few months.", "Summer's longer days and shorter nights.", "Unsteady financial condition.", "Ritual tasks of daily life." ]
The following things can make you look good EXCEPT _ .
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: How to look good in a school uniform? You can look great in your school uniform, if you follow these tips: (1) Make sure the uniform is the right size for you. You will need a pair of scissors , but please, don't cut anything until you measure where you want the uniform to reach on your body. If you can fin...
Answer: A
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How to look good in a school uniform? You can look great in your school uniform, if you follow these tips: (1) Make sure the uniform is the right size for you. You will need a pair of scissors , but please, don't cut anything until you measure where you want the uniform to reach on your body. If you can find a tailo...
[ "having a pair of scissors", "wearing clean uniforms", "wearing a nice watch", "being confident" ]
Why can't some children follow their common sense?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: During adolescence , peers play a large part in a young person's life and typically replace family as the center of a teen's social activities. Some kids give in to peer pressure because they want to be liked or because they worry that other kids may make fun of them if they don't go along with the group. Oth...
Answer: D
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During adolescence , peers play a large part in a young person's life and typically replace family as the center of a teen's social activities. Some kids give in to peer pressure because they want to be liked or because they worry that other kids may make fun of them if they don't go along with the group. Others may g...
[ "Because they want to be liked by everybody.", "Because they don't want to make fun of others.", "Because they are curious about their new friends.", "Because they think all the children will do the same." ]
The writer always went to the library because _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: I left home for New Zealand to start my new life on my 15th birthday. My father and mother took me to Hong Kong, where we had to say goodbye. When we were saying goodbye, I suddenly felt afraid that I had never had before. This was the first time I had traveled so far by myself. And going to a far-away place I...
Answer: B
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I left home for New Zealand to start my new life on my 15th birthday. My father and mother took me to Hong Kong, where we had to say goodbye. When we were saying goodbye, I suddenly felt afraid that I had never had before. This was the first time I had traveled so far by myself. And going to a far-away place I have nev...
[ "the teacher asked her to do so", "she wanted to gain knowledge with the help of many books", "she had no homework and had nothing to do", "she must get ready for the exams" ]
What is worrying health experts?
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Many Americans spend more time in cars these days than in the kitchen. But as lives grow busier--and waistlines grow larger--a number of health experts are calling for Americans to reduce their risk of cancer and other diseases by cooking at home more and eating out less. "When dining out, people are likely to...
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Many Americans spend more time in cars these days than in the kitchen. But as lives grow busier--and waistlines grow larger--a number of health experts are calling for Americans to reduce their risk of cancer and other diseases by cooking at home more and eating out less. "When dining out, people are likely to _ all th...
[ "Americans are having a too busy life.", "Americans are getting fatter and fatter.", "Americans are eating out more and more.", "Americans are in greater danger of getting cancer." ]
Barbie dolls are criticized partly because they make girls _ .
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The Barbie doll first appeared at the toy fair in New York in 1959. Its creator was Ruth Handler, an American businesswoman. She and her husband Elliott along with Harold Matt Matson started the toy company Mattel. She based the design of the new doll on a German doll named Bild Lilli and named her after their...
Answer: A
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The Barbie doll first appeared at the toy fair in New York in 1959. Its creator was Ruth Handler, an American businesswoman. She and her husband Elliott along with Harold Matt Matson started the toy company Mattel. She based the design of the new doll on a German doll named Bild Lilli and named her after their daughter...
[ "pay too much attention to their physical beauty", "neglect their schoolwork and inner beauty", "prefer physical beauty to inner beauty", "waste too much time and money on clothes" ]
Bucky earns money each weekend catching and selling fish. He wants to save up for a new video game, which costs $60. Last weekend he earned $35. He can earn $5 from trout and $4 from blue-gill. He caught five fish this Sunday. If 60% were trout, and the rest were blue-gill, how much more does he need to save before he ...
He is $25 short for the game because 60 - 35 = <<60-35=25>>25 He caught 3 trout because 5 x .6 = <<5*.6=3>>3 He caught 2 blue-gill because 5 - 3 = <<5-3=2>>2 He earned $15 from the trout because 3 x 5 = <<3*5=15>>15 He earned $8 from the blue-gill because 2 x 4 = <<2*4=8>>8 He earned $23 total because 15 + 8 = <<15+8=2...
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Bucky earns money each weekend catching and selling fish. He wants to save up for a new video game, which costs $60. Last weekend he earned $35. He can earn $5 from trout and $4 from blue-gill. He caught five fish this Sunday. If 60% were trout, and the rest were blue-gill, how much more does he need to save before he ...
He is $25 short for the game because 60 - 35 = <<60-35=25>>25 He caught 3 trout because 5 x .6 = <<5*.6=3>>3 He caught 2 blue-gill because 5 - 3 = <<5-3=2>>2 He earned $15 from the trout because 3 x 5 = <<3*5=15>>15 He earned $8 from the blue-gill because 2 x 4 = <<2*4=8>>8 He earned $23 total because 15 + 8 = <<15+8=2...
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Many people can't control their weight after the holidays mainly because they _ .
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Do you love the holidays,but hate the pounds that follow? You are not alone. Holidays are times for feasting and celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight.With proper planning,though,it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays.Whether it is celebrating at the office party or sitting ...
Answer: A
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Do you love the holidays,but hate the pounds that follow? You are not alone. Holidays are times for feasting and celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight.With proper planning,though,it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays.Whether it is celebrating at the office party or sitting down for ...
[ "can't help being tempted to eat constantly", "take part in too many parties", "enjoy delicious foods", "can't help turning away from the foods" ]
It could be inferred that the writer's wife is _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: After years of study, I have known there are only two types of people in this world:those who get to the airport early and those who arrive as the plane is about to take off. If there were any justice in this world, the early-airport people would be rewarded for doing the right thing and the late-airport peopl...
Answer: B
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After years of study, I have known there are only two types of people in this world:those who get to the airport early and those who arrive as the plane is about to take off. If there were any justice in this world, the early-airport people would be rewarded for doing the right thing and the late-airport people would b...
[ "an early-airport woman", "a late-airport woman", "a hot-tempered woman", "a sensitive woman" ]
Visible light is one type of this radiation?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
Visible light is one type of this radiation?
electromagnetic
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Visible light is one type of electromagnetic radiation , which is a form of energy that exhibits wavelike behavior as it moves through space. Other types of electromagnetic radiation include gamma rays, x-rays, ultraviolet light, infrared light, microwaves, and radio waves. The figure below shows the electromagnetic sp...
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Which of the following statements is NOT right?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Every child has his own dream. Every child hopes to be an adult. However, is it truly like what they imagine? As a boy who lives in modern times and in a modern city, I feel greater pressure on me with the city's development. Although we seldom worry about money, we still have a lot of things such as competit...
Answer: D
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Every child has his own dream. Every child hopes to be an adult. However, is it truly like what they imagine? As a boy who lives in modern times and in a modern city, I feel greater pressure on me with the city's development. Although we seldom worry about money, we still have a lot of things such as competition among...
[ "Every child hopes to be an adult.", "The writer thinks that he works and studies like an adult.", "The competition among classmates give children greater pressure.", "The expectation from parents seldom brings children worries." ]
Whether it's puppies or people, offspring and parents usually share many of what?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
Whether it's puppies or people, offspring and parents usually share many of what?
traits
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People have long known that offspring are similar to their parents. Whether it's puppies or people, offspring and parents usually share many traits. However, before Gregor Mendel's research, people didn't know how parents pass traits to their offspring.
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What can promote your body health according to the passage?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Physical fitness refers to good health, and is the result of regular exercise, proper diet and nutrition, and proper rest for physical recovery. A person who is physically fit will be able to walk or run without getting breathless and he or she will be able to carry out the activities of everyday living and wi...
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Physical fitness refers to good health, and is the result of regular exercise, proper diet and nutrition, and proper rest for physical recovery. A person who is physically fit will be able to walk or run without getting breathless and he or she will be able to carry out the activities of everyday living and will not ne...
[ "Family, society and individuals.", "Regular exercise, proper diet and nutrition.", "Private clubs, communities and individuals.", "Hand washing, vaccination and other healthy behaviors." ]
What is the best title for the passage?
D
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Passage: Trip 1 Black Bear Count There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours....
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Trip 1 Black Bear Count There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings...
[ "Adventure Travel in America", "Hunting around the Great Mountains", "Interesting Trips in the East of the USA", "Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains" ]
The main idea of the passage is _ .
C
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Passage: To swim across the English Channel takes at least nine hours. It's hard work and it makes you short of breath. To fly over the channel takes only twenty minutes as long as you're not held up at the airport, but it's an expensive way to travel. You can travel by hovercraft if you don't mind the noise and that ...
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To swim across the English Channel takes at least nine hours. It's hard work and it makes you short of breath. To fly over the channel takes only twenty minutes as long as you're not held up at the airport, but it's an expensive way to travel. You can travel by hovercraft if you don't mind the noise and that takes for...
[ "how to develop the trade of London", "when to cross the Channel", "how to get to Europe from London more conveniently", "what to do in the developing of traveling" ]
What can we know about Milton Hershey?
B
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Passage: Many of the world's famous cities are known by some special names. Paris is known as the "City of Light". Hong Kong is the "Wall Street of Asia". One small city in Pennsylvania may be the sweetest place on Earth. That is town of Hershey, which is known as the "Chocolate Town". It is named after Milton Hershey,...
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Many of the world's famous cities are known by some special names. Paris is known as the "City of Light". Hong Kong is the "Wall Street of Asia". One small city in Pennsylvania may be the sweetest place on Earth. That is town of Hershey, which is known as the "Chocolate Town". It is named after Milton Hershey, the foun...
[ "He disliked to cook.", "He cared about his employees.", "He wanted to be famous.", "He didn't pay his employees very well." ]
From the passage we know Dennis Tito probably was _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Billionaire Dennis Tito, tired of being told that we can't send humans to Mars just yet, on Wednesday revealed his scheme for launching two astronauts to the red planet as early as December 2017. Titled "Inspiration Mars," the flyby mission would exploit a rare line of Earth and Mars that minimizes the time an...
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Billionaire Dennis Tito, tired of being told that we can't send humans to Mars just yet, on Wednesday revealed his scheme for launching two astronauts to the red planet as early as December 2017. Titled "Inspiration Mars," the flyby mission would exploit a rare line of Earth and Mars that minimizes the time and the fue...
[ "a successful businessman", "a creative engineer", "a famous astronaut", "a generous expert" ]
How many films did Clement star in Dolan's films?
B
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Passage: Suzanne Clement first met Xavier Dolan when he was 17 -- an "ambitious, intelligent, hyperactive" young director who wanted to make a film called "J'ai tue ma mere" ("I Killed My Mother"). The Quebecois actress never doubted his talents. Now eight years later, she stars in his acclaimed film "Mommy," which has...
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Suzanne Clement first met Xavier Dolan when he was 17 -- an "ambitious, intelligent, hyperactive" young director who wanted to make a film called "J'ai tue ma mere" ("I Killed My Mother"). The Quebecois actress never doubted his talents. Now eight years later, she stars in his acclaimed film "Mommy," which has been sel...
[ "Four", "Three", "Two", "One" ]
It can be inferred that the loss caused by meteorites _ .
A
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Passage: A meteorite flew fast across the sky and exploded over central Russia on Friday, raining fireballs over a vast area and causing a shock wave that smashed windows, damaged buildings and injured l,200 people. People heading to work in Chelyabinsk heard what sounded like an explosion, saw a bright light and the...
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A meteorite flew fast across the sky and exploded over central Russia on Friday, raining fireballs over a vast area and causing a shock wave that smashed windows, damaged buildings and injured l,200 people. People heading to work in Chelyabinsk heard what sounded like an explosion, saw a bright light and then felt th...
[ "is nearly unavoidable", "happens every few years", "can be avoided", "is hard to estimate" ]
A combination of processes occurs when stars are forming. Which is one process most likely associated with the formation of new stars?
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A combination of processes occurs when stars are forming. Which is one process most likely associated with the formation of new stars? Choices: A. Hydrogen in the cores of the stars is exhausted. B. Material accumulates from stars that have died. C. Elements in the stars such as iron undergo fusion. D. Cores of stars ...
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What was the real reason why in UK people knocked coins into the old trees?
C
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Passage: They say money doesn't grow on trees. But it certainly appears to do so on the mysterious coin-studded trunks dotted around the UK's woodland. The strange phenomenon of old trees with coins fixed firmly all over their bark has been spotted on trails from the Peak District to the Scottish Highlands. The coins ...
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They say money doesn't grow on trees. But it certainly appears to do so on the mysterious coin-studded trunks dotted around the UK's woodland. The strange phenomenon of old trees with coins fixed firmly all over their bark has been spotted on trails from the Peak District to the Scottish Highlands. The coins are usual...
[ "It was hoped that it would bring them good future and make the trees more beautiful.", "Nobody knew why there was such a strange custom that it could make them lucky.", "It might come from the tradition of making offerings to gods hundreds of years ago.", "It was said that god's spirits lived in trees and do...
You will meet with a University Representative if you go there _ .
A
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Passage: Hello! The University of Hawaii is located just outside of downtown Honolulu in green Manoa valley. We invite you to visit and want to let you know about our learning programs, the richness of our culture, the beauty of our environment, the spirit of our students and teachers, advanced equipment and modern bui...
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Hello! The University of Hawaii is located just outside of downtown Honolulu in green Manoa valley. We invite you to visit and want to let you know about our learning programs, the richness of our culture, the beauty of our environment, the spirit of our students and teachers, advanced equipment and modern buildings. W...
[ "at 9:00 in the morning on Mondays", "at 10:00 in the morning on Tuesdays", "at 2:00 in the afternoon on Wednesday", "at 3:00 in the afternoon on Thursday" ]
The flood of sodium ions through the symporter provides the energy that allows what to move through the symporter and into the cell?
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The flood of sodium ions through the symporter provides the energy that allows what to move through the symporter and into the cell?
glucose
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Active transport pumps can also work together with other active or passive transport systems to move substances across the membrane. For example, the sodium-potassium pump maintains a high concentration of sodium ions outside of the cell. Therefore, if the cell needs sodium ions, all it has to do is open a passive sodi...
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What does the story tell us?
D
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Passage: Mr. Dawson is an old man with a bad temper . Kids were afraid to go into his yard to pick apples. One day, 12-year-old Janet and her friend Amy had to walk past Mr. Dawson' s house. When Janet saw him outside, she suggested they cross the street and walk on the other side. But Amy said they didn't need to. Wh...
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Mr. Dawson is an old man with a bad temper . Kids were afraid to go into his yard to pick apples. One day, 12-year-old Janet and her friend Amy had to walk past Mr. Dawson' s house. When Janet saw him outside, she suggested they cross the street and walk on the other side. But Amy said they didn't need to. When Mr. Da...
[ "It's important to take others' advice.", "Being friendly to others is very important.", "People with bad temper can also make friends.", "Smile to the world and it will smile at you back." ]
How does the building look?
C
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Passage: My name is Peter. I study in Cambell Middle School. It has a very large building. There are big playgrounds on two sides and a beautiful garden in front. In the building, there is the headmaster's room, the teacher's rooms and thirty-four classrooms. We also have two labs and a library in the building. Our li...
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My name is Peter. I study in Cambell Middle School. It has a very large building. There are big playgrounds on two sides and a beautiful garden in front. In the building, there is the headmaster's room, the teacher's rooms and thirty-four classrooms. We also have two labs and a library in the building. Our library is ...
[ "It's very beautiful.", "It's very small.", "It's very large.", "It's very clean." ]
Solutions can also become supersaturated , where the amount of solute dissolved exceeds what?
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Solutions can also become supersaturated , where the amount of solute dissolved exceeds what?
its solubility
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Solutions can also become supersaturated , where the amount of solute dissolved exceeds its solubility. Supersaturation most commonly occurs when a saturated solution is slowly cooled. They occur frequently in geological and meteorological processes. Supersaturated systems are unstable, and eventually, the solute will ...
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According to Adama Diagne,women shouldn't believe _ *
D
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Passage: "Beauty is only skin deep." This expression means that beauty is only a temporary surface quality. Some beauty products can cause lasting damage that goes far below the surface of the skin. In America,many people use sunlight and non-natural light to darken their skin. Health experts advise against what is cal...
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"Beauty is only skin deep." This expression means that beauty is only a temporary surface quality. Some beauty products can cause lasting damage that goes far below the surface of the skin. In America,many people use sunlight and non-natural light to darken their skin. Health experts advise against what is called"tanni...
[ "beauty is just a personal choice", "a cream from carrots is healthier", "it is beautiful to be black every day", "a product can make you beautiful quickly" ]
The hotel was open only for four days in early June because _
A
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Passage: Maybe you can not imagine what a hotel made of trash looks like. But in Rome, Italy, there is a campaign called Save the Beach that has created a hotel out of 12 tons of trash in order to raise awareness of our waste. Save the Beach is an environmental awareness campaign set up by the makers of Corona Beer. ...
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Maybe you can not imagine what a hotel made of trash looks like. But in Rome, Italy, there is a campaign called Save the Beach that has created a hotel out of 12 tons of trash in order to raise awareness of our waste. Save the Beach is an environmental awareness campaign set up by the makers of Corona Beer. They coll...
[ "Many people went to the beach in June", "It was hot in early June", "The hotel was not clean enough", "That was the same time as World Environment Day" ]
What's the secret behind the success of this promotion?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Many a online shopper stayed up until 2 am on Sunday, looking through the Internet to buy products being sold at half price before they could _ (be bought)by other shoppers. Tens of millions of the Internet users were crazy to take advantage of the halfprice promotion, started by the ecommerce giant Alibaba G...
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Many a online shopper stayed up until 2 am on Sunday, looking through the Internet to buy products being sold at half price before they could _ (be bought)by other shoppers. Tens of millions of the Internet users were crazy to take advantage of the halfprice promotion, started by the ecommerce giant Alibaba Group on S...
[ "The quality of the products.", "The fame of the retailers.", "The favorable price.", "The aftersales service." ]
What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called?
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What is the lowest layer of the atmosphere called?
troposphere
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Air movement takes place in the troposphere. This is the lowest layer of the atmosphere. Air moves because of differences in heating. These differences create convection currents and winds ( Figure below ).
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What kind of people is the passage intended for?
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Passage: Is education compulsory after age 16? Under the present law, the school leaving age is 16. After 2013 the education leaving age will rise to 17. And from 2015 it will rise again, to 18. The government is raising the leaving age because research shows that young people who carry on learning or training until th...
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Is education compulsory after age 16? Under the present law, the school leaving age is 16. After 2013 the education leaving age will rise to 17. And from 2015 it will rise again, to 18. The government is raising the leaving age because research shows that young people who carry on learning or training until the age of ...
[ "Children around the age of 16.", "Parents whose children are about 16.", "Teachers whose students are about 16.", "Government officials whose job is about teenagers." ]
Diphenylamine acts as a stabilizer for certain types of what?
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Diphenylamine acts as a stabilizer for certain types of what?
explosives
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Amines serve a wide variety of uses. Diphenylamine acts as a stabilizer for certain types of explosives. Amines are found as components in some lubricating materials, in developers, and are a part of waterproofing textiles. Some amines, such as novocaine, are used as anesthetics. Many pharmaceutical compounds contain a...
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According to the passage, which of the following is NOTthe necessity of baking bread and learning language?
A
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Passage: As I was thinking about language learning the other day, the image of baking bread came into my mind. I compared some of the exercises and drills that we put ourselves through in order to learn a language to the various ingredients that go into baking a loaf of fresh bread. Real language learning takes place ...
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As I was thinking about language learning the other day, the image of baking bread came into my mind. I compared some of the exercises and drills that we put ourselves through in order to learn a language to the various ingredients that go into baking a loaf of fresh bread. Real language learning takes place in human ...
[ "Excellent Skills.", "Various ingredients.", "Appropriate proportions.", "Uncomfortable heat." ]
How can snow protect plants from the cold?
D
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Passage: Winter weather has returned to northern areas of the world. In much of the United States, winter means the return of snow. Snow is a form of frozen water. It contains many groups of tiny ice particles ( ) called snow crystals ( ) . These crystals grow from water particles in cold clouds. They usually grow arou...
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Winter weather has returned to northern areas of the world. In much of the United States, winter means the return of snow. Snow is a form of frozen water. It contains many groups of tiny ice particles ( ) called snow crystals ( ) . These crystals grow from water particles in cold clouds. They usually grow around a piec...
[ "It gives them much heat.", "It has a higher temperature.", "It keeps them from wind.", "It contains air which helps hold heat." ]
Which one of the followings is NOT true according to this passage?
D
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Passage: Perhaps it is hard to imagine that a bad tooth could be deadly. But doctors in the Washington area say a twelveyearold boy died last month of a tooth infection that spread to his brain. They say it might have been prevented if the boy had received the dental care he needed. Experts at the National Institutes o...
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Perhaps it is hard to imagine that a bad tooth could be deadly. But doctors in the Washington area say a twelveyearold boy died last month of a tooth infection that spread to his brain. They say it might have been prevented if the boy had received the dental care he needed. Experts at the National Institutes of Health ...
[ "Dental care should be given to babies as soon as they are born.", "Special toothbrushes should be used for babies.", "Breast milk and fluoride are helpful to protect baby teeth.", "Dental experts suggest stopping babies sucking their thumbs." ]
There are _ types of restaurants here.
B
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Passage: In the USA, there are many types of restaurants. Fast food restaurants are very famous. You can find McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken in many countries around the world. You look at a menu above the counter, and say what you'd like to eat. You pay the person who serves you. You take your food and sit down...
Answer: B
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In the USA, there are many types of restaurants. Fast food restaurants are very famous. You can find McDonald's and Kentucky Fried Chicken in many countries around the world. You look at a menu above the counter, and say what you'd like to eat. You pay the person who serves you. You take your food and sit down or take ...
[ "three", "four", "five", "six" ]
The writer introduces William Shatner as an example in order to _ .
D
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Passage: Sales of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, a hot item in consumer green tech, are expected to grow by more than 50% in North America during 2013. Actor William Shatner, who is no stranger to futuristic tech, recently purchased two e-bikes for him and his wife. I've been shopping for an e-bike now for a few weeks...
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Sales of electric bicycles, or e-bikes, a hot item in consumer green tech, are expected to grow by more than 50% in North America during 2013. Actor William Shatner, who is no stranger to futuristic tech, recently purchased two e-bikes for him and his wife. I've been shopping for an e-bike now for a few weeks, and I'v...
[ "show that he is wild about the future technology", "tell us that he is an agent for the e--bike market", "tell us that actors care only convenience no the price", "show that e-bikes are really becoming popular now" ]
Sam is a _ boy.
A
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Passage: My name is Sam. I'm tall. I have a round face and big eyes. I have a good friend. His name is Tom. He is short. He has red hair and big eyes. His favorite actor is Jackie Chan, and he thinks Jackie Chan is strong and cool.Our Chinese teacher is Miss Zhang. She is from Shanghai. She is 25 years old. She has lon...
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My name is Sam. I'm tall. I have a round face and big eyes. I have a good friend. His name is Tom. He is short. He has red hair and big eyes. His favorite actor is Jackie Chan, and he thinks Jackie Chan is strong and cool.Our Chinese teacher is Miss Zhang. She is from Shanghai. She is 25 years old. She has long, black ...
[ "tall", "cool", "short", "thin" ]
Liu Xin eats _ every day.
C
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Passage: Tony:I like eating hamburgers and drinking cola. Yes, they are not healthy. But I eat hamburgers and drink cola every day.I don't like vegetables. I hate tomatoes. Cindy: My favourite food is chocolate and my favourite drink is milk. Milk can make me healthy. I drink milk every morning. I like fruit too. And ...
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Tony:I like eating hamburgers and drinking cola. Yes, they are not healthy. But I eat hamburgers and drink cola every day.I don't like vegetables. I hate tomatoes. Cindy: My favourite food is chocolate and my favourite drink is milk. Milk can make me healthy. I drink milk every morning. I like fruit too. And my favour...
[ "vegetables", "beef", "candy.", "chicken" ]
What did the author do after her car had got stuck in the water?
D
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Passage: This is a true story of how my car got stuck in water and how a stranger helped me during the worst rain storm. Last Sunday, the sky was grey when I woke up. The weather report said rain was coming, but I couldn't stay home just because of rain. Around 8:00 am I had a doctor's appointment. It wasn't raining th...
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This is a true story of how my car got stuck in water and how a stranger helped me during the worst rain storm. Last Sunday, the sky was grey when I woke up. The weather report said rain was coming, but I couldn't stay home just because of rain. Around 8:00 am I had a doctor's appointment. It wasn't raining then. At 9:...
[ "She turned off her flashers.", "She tried to restart the engine.", "She went to the police station nearby.", "She got out of her car." ]
The young man became a mechanic, _ .
C
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...
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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...
[ "which was his father's will", "which was against his own will", "which was against his father's will", "which was the will of both" ]
What is the main idea of this passage?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: They say that sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you. Yet childhood bullying really can damage your long-term health. Gone are the days when bullying was considered an unavoidable and finally harmless part of growing up -- just last month we learned that childhood bullying can ...
Answer: C
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They say that sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you. Yet childhood bullying really can damage your long-term health. Gone are the days when bullying was considered an unavoidable and finally harmless part of growing up -- just last month we learned that childhood bullying can lead to p...
[ "Bullying is beneficial to the bullies.", "CRP levels reflect the risks of poorer health.", "Bullying has lasting harmful effects on a person.", "Bullying leads to high CRP levels." ]
When I was a teenager, my brothers, my sisters and I usually enjoyed _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: My mother was telling me about how she and her family got their first television when she was a teenager. Of course, it was black and white. She said she only watched it at night. When I was young, we had only about 3 or 4 different channels. My brothers, my sisters and I would sometimes fight about which chan...
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My mother was telling me about how she and her family got their first television when she was a teenager. Of course, it was black and white. She said she only watched it at night. When I was young, we had only about 3 or 4 different channels. My brothers, my sisters and I would sometimes fight about which channel to wa...
[ "four shows", "the same shows", "different shows", "hundreds of shows" ]
In America, if you don't know the answer to the question in class, you should _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The class in America is almost the same as that in China. But something is different. 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 you don't know. Then he...
Answer: B
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The class in America is almost the same as that in China. But something is different. 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 you don't know. Then he or she k...
[ "keep quiet", "tell your teacher you don't know", "repeat the question", "be laughed at" ]
Supposing the school needs an African to teach French, who would be the best choice?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: We are looking for teachers for our private secondary school in Nigeria. This is a Christian school and we are looking for Christian teachers. Accommodations are provided and salaries can be discussed. Volunteers are welcome to apply but those with teaching qualifications and experience will be first chosen. S...
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We are looking for teachers for our private secondary school in Nigeria. This is a Christian school and we are looking for Christian teachers. Accommodations are provided and salaries can be discussed. Volunteers are welcome to apply but those with teaching qualifications and experience will be first chosen. Subjects: ...
[ "Modupe Bvuma.", "Mwanyimi Bushabu.", "Rachel Moore.", "Adelaide White." ]
The old man thought that his neighbor was the girl's mother became his neighbor _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: One day, an old man went for a walk in a park in Washington, and when he was tired, he sat down in a chair. A young person was standing on the other side of the pool. "Oh!" the old man said to the person sitting be side him on the chair. "Do you see that person with the glasses and long hair? Is it a boy or a ...
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One day, an old man went for a walk in a park in Washington, and when he was tired, he sat down in a chair. A young person was standing on the other side of the pool. "Oh!" the old man said to the person sitting be side him on the chair. "Do you see that person with the glasses and long hair? Is it a boy or a girl?" "A...
[ "was wearing a skirt", "had long hair", "had a beautiful face", "was young" ]
What can we learn from the passage?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The 31st Summer Olympics will be held in Brazil in 2016. Before this global sporting event, we started thinking about sports that didn't exist any more and sports that were maybe a little strange. Read the following ones that have ever been included in the past Olympic Games. Live Pigeon Shooting (1900) This b...
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The 31st Summer Olympics will be held in Brazil in 2016. Before this global sporting event, we started thinking about sports that didn't exist any more and sports that were maybe a little strange. Read the following ones that have ever been included in the past Olympic Games. Live Pigeon Shooting (1900) This bloody eve...
[ "Athletes took part in all of the events in teams.", "Tug of War was held in the Olympics only once.", "Some of the events may be in the 31st Summer Olympics.", "These events are not as popular as they used to be." ]
Tommy has 13 items in his pencil case. The pens are twice as many as the pencils and there's one eraser. How many pencils are there?
There are 13 items - 1 eraser = <<13-1=12>>12 pens and pencils. There are 12 items / 3 = <<12/3=4>>4 pencils. #### 4
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Tommy has 13 items in his pencil case. The pens are twice as many as the pencils and there's one eraser. How many pencils are there?
There are 13 items - 1 eraser = <<13-1=12>>12 pens and pencils. There are 12 items / 3 = <<12/3=4>>4 pencils. #### 4
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The passage mainly tells us about _ .
B
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Passage: The average college student in America spent an estimated seven hundred dollars on textbooks last year. The National Association of College Stores reported more than five billion dollars in sales of textbooks and course materials. Association spokesman Charles Schmidt says electronic textbooks now represent ju...
Answer: B
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The average college student in America spent an estimated seven hundred dollars on textbooks last year. The National Association of College Stores reported more than five billion dollars in sales of textbooks and course materials. Association spokesman Charles Schmidt says electronic textbooks now represent just two to...
[ "the development of e-textbooks", "different attitudes towards e-textbooks", "the sales of textbooks and course materials", "the differences between e-textbooks and physical text-books" ]
It’s exam season and Tristan has several exams to prepare for. On Monday, he studies for 4 hours then studies for twice this long on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday he studies for 3 hours each day. He wants to study for a total of 25 hours over the week and divides the remaining amount of study time evenly ...
On Tuesday, Tristan studies twice as long as he did on Monday and this amounts to 4 hours * 2 = <<4*2=8>>8 hours. So in the first 5 days of the week, he studies for a total of 4 hours Monday + 8 hours Tuesday + 3 hours Wednesday + 3 hours Thursday + 3 hours Friday = 21 hours. He therefore has 25 planned hours – 21 used...
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
It’s exam season and Tristan has several exams to prepare for. On Monday, he studies for 4 hours then studies for twice this long on Tuesday. On Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday he studies for 3 hours each day. He wants to study for a total of 25 hours over the week and divides the remaining amount of study time evenly ...
On Tuesday, Tristan studies twice as long as he did on Monday and this amounts to 4 hours * 2 = <<4*2=8>>8 hours. So in the first 5 days of the week, he studies for a total of 4 hours Monday + 8 hours Tuesday + 3 hours Wednesday + 3 hours Thursday + 3 hours Friday = 21 hours. He therefore has 25 planned hours – 21 used...
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Which of the following can be properly put in " _ "?
B
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Passage: What do you think of a " talking kitchen"? A French Digital Kitchen has been developed at Newcastle University in the UK. It teaches students how to cook French food and speak French at the same time. For the first time, students can learn a language by the following cooking steps. All grammar and _ have bee...
Answer: B
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What do you think of a " talking kitchen"? A French Digital Kitchen has been developed at Newcastle University in the UK. It teaches students how to cook French food and speak French at the same time. For the first time, students can learn a language by the following cooking steps. All grammar and _ have been careful...
[ "food", "vocabulary", "recipe", "instructions" ]
The"comparison shopping"refers to the behavior of.
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Advertising actually has a dual function:to sell,as well as to inform.If you stop to think of it,advertisements(ads)provide information of almost everything in our household and immediate environment,from shampoo to fuel for cars.An obvious purpose is to inform consumers of new products and services as well as...
Answer: B
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Advertising actually has a dual function:to sell,as well as to inform.If you stop to think of it,advertisements(ads)provide information of almost everything in our household and immediate environment,from shampoo to fuel for cars.An obvious purpose is to inform consumers of new products and services as well as to remin...
[ "comparing and buying a product at the lowest price", "comparing and deciding which is the best to buy", "relying on advertising and simplifying shopping", "buying a product at the least competitive price" ]
What is critical for the formation of hemoglobin?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
What is critical for the formation of hemoglobin?
iron ions
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Minerals Minerals in food are inorganic compounds that work with other nutrients to ensure the body functions properly. Minerals cannot be made in the body; they come from the diet. The amount of minerals in the body is small—only 4 percent of the total body mass—and most of that consists of the minerals that the body ...
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More and more students in the UK are taking a "gap year" .
D
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Passage: These days, more and more students in the UK are taking a "gap year"between their graduation from school and their university studies. This means they can take a year off to do something else, before they start their studies. For most students, spending time in foreign countries is the favorite activity --- an...
Answer: D
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These days, more and more students in the UK are taking a "gap year"between their graduation from school and their university studies. This means they can take a year off to do something else, before they start their studies. For most students, spending time in foreign countries is the favorite activity --- and Austral...
[ "before they graduate from school", "before they graduate from university", "after they graduate from university", "Before they go to university after graduating from school" ]
Jacob considered Jacoble's story _ .
D
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Passage: One day, when old Jacob and little Jacoble were walking home, the sun began to go down. Old Jacob was thinking of his house and little Jacoble didn't know what to think. Then he thought of a wonderful idea, and he cried, "Jacob! Do you know what I saw yesterday? I saw a green rabbit. It was flying in the air a...
Answer: D
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One day, when old Jacob and little Jacoble were walking home, the sun began to go down. Old Jacob was thinking of his house and little Jacoble didn't know what to think. Then he thought of a wonderful idea, and he cried, "Jacob! Do you know what I saw yesterday? I saw a green rabbit. It was flying in the air and it was...
[ "humorous", "interesting", "frightening", "unbelievable" ]
In the movieMars Needs Momsthe aliens want to _ .
C
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Passage: What would you do if Martians kidnapped your mom? In the 3-D animated movieMars Needs Moms, a young boy named Milo finds himself in this exact difficult situation. The aliens want to steal Milo's mother's "momness" for their own young. Now it's up to the 9-year-old to get his mom back before she is lost fo...
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What would you do if Martians kidnapped your mom? In the 3-D animated movieMars Needs Moms, a young boy named Milo finds himself in this exact difficult situation. The aliens want to steal Milo's mother's "momness" for their own young. Now it's up to the 9-year-old to get his mom back before she is lost forever. Ev...
[ "kill Milo's mother", "take Milo as their kid", "make Milo's mother their kids' mom", "send their kids to Milo's family" ]
If a student film maker wants to ask famous film makers for advice, he should go to _ .
D
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Passage: Seattle International Film Festival: Future Wave Shorts Program Seattle Washington May/June annually Deadline: March A presentation of original short films created by youth aged 18 and under. Entries must be no longer than 10 minutes (including end titles). The juried Future Wave award winner receives a $500 ...
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Seattle International Film Festival: Future Wave Shorts Program Seattle Washington May/June annually Deadline: March A presentation of original short films created by youth aged 18 and under. Entries must be no longer than 10 minutes (including end titles). The juried Future Wave award winner receives a $500 cash priz...
[ "Seattle International Film Festival", "University of Toronto Film Festival", "Young Cuts Film Festival", "Scene First Stuedent Film Festival" ]
Why did the young man look nervous?
C
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Passage: The nervous-looking young man had waited for a few moments outside the jeweler's shop before he got enough courage to enter.He was warmly greeted by a young assistant. James felt a rush blood to his face as he explained he would bring in his future wife to choose a birthday present.The assistant listened caref...
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The nervous-looking young man had waited for a few moments outside the jeweler's shop before he got enough courage to enter.He was warmly greeted by a young assistant. James felt a rush blood to his face as he explained he would bring in his future wife to choose a birthday present.The assistant listened carefully and ...
[ "Because he had never bought jewelry before.", "Because he would get married.", "Because he didn't have enough money to buy a satisfying present.", "Because he feared he would be laughed at by shop assistants." ]
How is energy expressed when it is released in a chemical reaction?
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How is energy expressed when it is released in a chemical reaction?
as negative number
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When energy is released in a chemical reaction or process, that energy is expressed as a negative number. Figure below shows electron affinities in kJ/mol for the main group elements.
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Which of the following is NOT TRUE?
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Passage: Hi! I'm Mike the apple tree. I like spring because it's warm. I get pink and white flowers. I get new leaves. The friendly bees visit me. Ahhh! Spring. I like summer because it's hot. My apples grow bigger and bigger. My leaves become greener and greener. People rest under my shade. Hummm! Summer. I like autum...
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Hi! I'm Mike the apple tree. I like spring because it's warm. I get pink and white flowers. I get new leaves. The friendly bees visit me. Ahhh! Spring. I like summer because it's hot. My apples grow bigger and bigger. My leaves become greener and greener. People rest under my shade. Hummm! Summer. I like autumn because...
[ "\"I\" don't like winter thanks to the snow.", "\"I\" like people to pick the apples.", "The apples become bigger in summer.", "\"I\" lose the leaves in winter." ]
The energy changes in what reactions are enormous compared with those of even the most energetic chemical reactions, and they result in a measurable change of mass?
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The energy changes in what reactions are enormous compared with those of even the most energetic chemical reactions, and they result in a measurable change of mass?
nuclear reactions
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To understand the differences between nuclear fission and fusion. Nuclear reactions, like chemical reactions, are accompanied by changes in energy. The energy changes in nuclear reactions, however, are enormous compared with those of even the most energetic chemical reactions. In fact, the energy changes in a typical n...
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What will happen if a spider loses one leg?
C
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Passage: Spiders are not insects as many people believe. They belong to a class of animals called arachnids . Spiders have eight eyes, four pairs of legs, and can grow a new leg if they lose one. A spider's body is divided into two sections: the abdomen and the thorax .The legs, eyes, and mouthparts are in the thorax ...
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Spiders are not insects as many people believe. They belong to a class of animals called arachnids . Spiders have eight eyes, four pairs of legs, and can grow a new leg if they lose one. A spider's body is divided into two sections: the abdomen and the thorax .The legs, eyes, and mouthparts are in the thorax section. ...
[ "It will die.", "It will lose its way.", "It will grow a new one.", "It will have seven legs forever." ]
Fan Yang's bubbles _ .
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Passage: As a kid, Fan Yang was crazy about the beauty of bubbles . A waterfall at a river near his childhood home in Vietnam created hundreds of tiny bubbles. "I saw another world in bubbles, and I imagined how nice it would be if I could create a big bubble and be inside it," he says. Many years later, Fan reali...
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As a kid, Fan Yang was crazy about the beauty of bubbles . A waterfall at a river near his childhood home in Vietnam created hundreds of tiny bubbles. "I saw another world in bubbles, and I imagined how nice it would be if I could create a big bubble and be inside it," he says. Many years later, Fan realized that ...
[ "are easy to break", "are of different shapes", "come from his hometown river", "can change into different color1s" ]
What is the main difference between the author's job and a typical pilot's?
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Passage: My passion started decades ago as a kid on a flight to India. I was attracted by how such a large airplane was able to glide smoothly above the clouds. I made it a goal to become a pilot. I am now a pilot for American airlines. Though being a pilot consumes my life,it is a job worth doing. My job is slightly d...
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My passion started decades ago as a kid on a flight to India. I was attracted by how such a large airplane was able to glide smoothly above the clouds. I made it a goal to become a pilot. I am now a pilot for American airlines. Though being a pilot consumes my life,it is a job worth doing. My job is slightly different ...
[ "The author's working time is not regular.", "The author has his regular route he flies.", "The author has to get up very early every day.", "The daily working time of the author is longer." ]
We can learn from the passage that _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: When you're returning to Australia, be careful that you don't bring in pests and diseases. Some items you might bring back from overseas can be pests and diseases that Australia doesn't have. When you return, declare all food, meat, fruits, plants, seeds, wooden souvenirs, animal or plant materials. Australia ...
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When you're returning to Australia, be careful that you don't bring in pests and diseases. Some items you might bring back from overseas can be pests and diseases that Australia doesn't have. When you return, declare all food, meat, fruits, plants, seeds, wooden souvenirs, animal or plant materials. Australia has stric...
[ "you can keep the item before an import permit is presented", "all products must be treated according to the AQIS", "not all treatments for your declared items are free", "travelers can sell their declared items" ]
People in Rome believe that the civilization of a city can be judged by its_.
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The city of Rome has passed a new law to prevent cruelty to animals. All goldfish bowls are no longer allowed and dog owners must walk their dogs, "The civilization of a city can be measured by this," said Monica Cirinna, the councilor( ) behind the new law. "It's good to do whatever we can for our animals who...
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The city of Rome has passed a new law to prevent cruelty to animals. All goldfish bowls are no longer allowed and dog owners must walk their dogs, "The civilization of a city can be measured by this," said Monica Cirinna, the councilor( ) behind the new law. "It's good to do whatever we can for our animals who in excha...
[ "exchanges with' other cities", "protection for ancient ruins", "awareness of animal protection", "recognition of animal lovers" ]
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Cleverness is a gift while kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy---they're given after all. Choice can be hard. I got the idea to start Amazon 16 years ago. I came across the fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2300 percent per year. I'd never seen or heard of anything that grew that fast, and the idea ...
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Cleverness is a gift while kindness is a choice. Gifts are easy---they're given after all. Choice can be hard. I got the idea to start Amazon 16 years ago. I came across the fact that the Internet usage was growing at 2300 percent per year. I'd never seen or heard of anything that grew that fast, and the idea of buildi...
[ "Cleverness and Kindness", "The Starting of Amzon", "Following My Passion", "We Are What We Choose" ]
What was the historical contribution of the newspaper as a source of information?
C
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Passage: Information has always been at the center of human communication. You may ask why. Well, communication between people contains giving and receiving information. The way we give and receive information today has experienced a revolution in the development of the mass media in the 20th century. The first truly m...
Answer: C
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Information has always been at the center of human communication. You may ask why. Well, communication between people contains giving and receiving information. The way we give and receive information today has experienced a revolution in the development of the mass media in the 20th century. The first truly mass commu...
[ "It made the mass communication truly develop.", "It helped the mass communication develop in cities.", "It kept people timely informed about home and world events.", "It kept reliable information available in big cities." ]
The passage is mainly talking about _ .
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: David Beckham was born on 2nd May, 1975, in the suburbs of London, at a place called Leytonstone. When he was a young boy, his greatest passion was football. He played it whenever he had the chance. Sometimes he would go and watch a game with his friends. When David Beckham was 12 years old, he won the Bobby C...
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David Beckham was born on 2nd May, 1975, in the suburbs of London, at a place called Leytonstone. When he was a young boy, his greatest passion was football. He played it whenever he had the chance. Sometimes he would go and watch a game with his friends. When David Beckham was 12 years old, he won the Bobby Charlton S...
[ "how Beckham became a successful football player", "what abilities Beckham had to score so many goals", "when Beckham became famous all over Britain", "why Beckham could win in football league games" ]
The purpose of the passage is to _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: When you're surfing the Internet on your laptop from your dorm or home, do you know your personal details are being gathered secretly? And would you be surprised to know the information may be sold cheaply to advertisers and marketers? According to an investigation by The Wall Street Journal, all it takes is a...
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When you're surfing the Internet on your laptop from your dorm or home, do you know your personal details are being gathered secretly? And would you be surprised to know the information may be sold cheaply to advertisers and marketers? According to an investigation by The Wall Street Journal, all it takes is a tiny fil...
[ "introduce a tiny file in a computer-a single code", "show how your individual information was let out when you surf the Internet", "show how to protect your privacy", "introduce a sophisticated software called a \" beacon\"" ]
How many members are there in my family?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Hello, I'm Ann. This is a photo of my family. There are four members in my family. The woman in the photo is my mother Mary. She is a teacher. She likes reading. The man is my father Jack. He's a teacher, too. He can play football, but he can't play basketball. Look, the lovely baby is my brother Mike. I lik...
Answer: B
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Hello, I'm Ann. This is a photo of my family. There are four members in my family. The woman in the photo is my mother Mary. She is a teacher. She likes reading. The man is my father Jack. He's a teacher, too. He can play football, but he can't play basketball. Look, the lovely baby is my brother Mike. I like my fami...
[ "There are three members in my family.", "There are four members in my family.", "There are five members in my family.", "There are six members in my family." ]
What is the second line of defense?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
What is the second line of defense?
inflammatory response
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rejection of foreign bodies
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The second line of defense includes the inflammatory response and phagocytosis by nonspecific leukocytes.
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The neighbour asked the judge _ .
A
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Passage: A judge was working in his room one day when a neighbour ran in and said, "If one man's cow kills another's, is the owner of the first cow responsible?" "It depends," answered the judge. "Well," said the man, your cow has killed mine. "Oh," answered the judge. "Everyone knows that a cow cannot think like a man...
Answer: A
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A judge was working in his room one day when a neighbour ran in and said, "If one man's cow kills another's, is the owner of the first cow responsible?" "It depends," answered the judge. "Well," said the man, your cow has killed mine. "Oh," answered the judge. "Everyone knows that a cow cannot think like a man, so a co...
[ "whether the first cow was responsible", "whether the owner of the first cow was responsible", "whether both cows were responsible", "whether both the owners were responsible" ]
When you are walking on a sidewalk, what occurs between your shoes and the concrete each time you put down your foot?
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When you are walking on a sidewalk, what occurs between your shoes and the concrete each time you put down your foot?
static friction
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Static friction acts on objects when they are resting on a surface. For example, if you are walking on a sidewalk, there is static friction between your shoes and the concrete each time you put down your foot (see Figure below ). Without this static friction, your feet would slip out from under you, making it difficult...
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We know from the text that Dan Shaw _ .
B
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Passage: Many blind people use guide dogs to help them get safely from place to place and to warn them of danger. But what can blind people do if they are allergic to dogs or just don't like them? For these people, they can turn to the Guide Horse Foundation. Janet and Don Burleson founded the organization in 1999. T...
Answer: B
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Many blind people use guide dogs to help them get safely from place to place and to warn them of danger. But what can blind people do if they are allergic to dogs or just don't like them? For these people, they can turn to the Guide Horse Foundation. Janet and Don Burleson founded the organization in 1999. They began...
[ "became blind at age 45", "has a great love for horses", "heard about guide horses from a friend", "got a guide horse as soon as he applied" ]
Bob told Jack to find out which barber's hair looked the worst and then go straight to him. Why?
D
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Passage: Jack went to a barber's shop and had his hair cut, but when he came out, he was not happy with the result . When his friend Bob saw him, he laughed and said, "What has happened to your hair, Jack?" Jack said, "I tried a new barber's shop today, because I wasn't quite satisfied with my old one, but this one see...
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Jack went to a barber's shop and had his hair cut, but when he came out, he was not happy with the result . When his friend Bob saw him, he laughed and said, "What has happened to your hair, Jack?" Jack said, "I tried a new barber's shop today, because I wasn't quite satisfied with my old one, but this one seems even w...
[ "Because he was certainly the best barber.", "Because he was free all the time.", "Because he was the worst barber.", "Because he wasn't the worst barber." ]
In the cardiovascular system, where is the ultimate destination of the oxygen-poor blood?
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In the cardiovascular system, where is the ultimate destination of the oxygen-poor blood?
heart
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Systemic circulation is the longer loop of the cardiovascular system. It carries blood between the heart and the rest of the body. Oxygen-rich blood flows from the heart to cells throughout the body. As it passes cells, the blood releases oxygen and absorbs carbon dioxide. Then the oxygen-poor blood returns to the hear...
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What does Mary like to do?
B
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Passage: Mary is four years old. She likes to ask questions. Her questions are often funny. One day Mary goes to see her uncle with her father. Her uncle lives in _ city. The city isn't near their city, so they take a bus to go there. After many hours, they get to Mary's uncle's city. He is very happy to see them. The ...
Answer: B
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Mary is four years old. She likes to ask questions. Her questions are often funny. One day Mary goes to see her uncle with her father. Her uncle lives in _ city. The city isn't near their city, so they take a bus to go there. After many hours, they get to Mary's uncle's city. He is very happy to see them. The next morn...
[ "She likes to visit the city.", "She likes to ask questions.", "She likes to play with her uncle.", "She likes to answer her teacher's questions." ]
The purpose of this passage is to_.
A
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Passage: The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. In addition to our exhibition galleries, you may want to visit the Albert Ein...
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The National Air and Space Museum in Washington, DC has thousands of objects on display, including the 1903 Wright Flyer, Charles Lindbergh's Spirit of St. Louis, the Apollo 11 Command Module Columbia, and a lunar rock you can touch. In addition to our exhibition galleries, you may want to visit the Albert Einstein Pla...
[ "make an advertisement for the museum", "attract people to explore the universe", "encourage adults to bring their children there", "show what is on display in the museum" ]
Which of the following will Key probably agree on?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: New Zealand will create one of the largest marine protected areas in the world, spanning an area of 620,000 sq km. The Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary will be one of the world's most significant fully protected ecosystems, the prime minister of New Zealand, John Key, told the UN General Assembly in New York. The sa...
Answer: C
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New Zealand will create one of the largest marine protected areas in the world, spanning an area of 620,000 sq km. The Kermadec Ocean Sanctuary will be one of the world's most significant fully protected ecosystems, the prime minister of New Zealand, John Key, told the UN General Assembly in New York. The sanctuary i...
[ "People are allowed to fish for fun in the sanctuary.", "All Pacific countries should be responsible for ocean resources.", "New Zealanders attach great importance to protecting the sanctuary.", "New Zealand has made great achievement in creating protected areas." ]