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Which of the following is the proper definition of "vaccine"? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
DID you get a flu shot this year? For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the prefix = st1 /USis recommending that all children aged from 6 months to 18 years receive the flu vaccine.
Vaccines battle diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. A weakened form of the germ is introdu... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23124.txt | DID you get a flu shot this year? For the first time, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the prefix = st1 /USis recommending that all children aged from 6 months to 18 years receive the flu vaccine.
Vaccines battle diseases caused by bacteria and viruses. A weakened form of the germ is introduced into ... | [
"virus used for fighting against disease.",
"Antibodies to fight germs.",
"Formula to fight against disease.",
"Substance containing virus used for protecting people against diseases."
] |
The main reason of the new traffic regulations is _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Turning left under a bridge in Beijing, Hu Xingxin, 24, suddenly braked to a stop in front of a yellow light at a busy crossroad.
"According to the new traffic regulations, running a yellow light is equal to running a red one," said the Beijing-based IT technician. "Since the new rules came into effect I'm alw... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17734.txt | Turning left under a bridge in Beijing, Hu Xingxin, 24, suddenly braked to a stop in front of a yellow light at a busy crossroad.
"According to the new traffic regulations, running a yellow light is equal to running a red one," said the Beijing-based IT technician. "Since the new rules came into effect I'm always ready... | [
"to reduce economic loss.",
"to limit the sale of alcohol.",
"the requirement of the WHO.",
"to make the road safer."
] |
What are the main reasons for kids' living with one parent? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More than 20 million kids in the United States live with one parent. Separation and divorce are the most common reasons for this. In other cases, the mom and dad may never have lived together, or one of them may have died.
Living with one parent instead of two can bring about a lot of emotions. These feelings ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3797.txt | More than 20 million kids in the United States live with one parent. Separation and divorce are the most common reasons for this. In other cases, the mom and dad may never have lived together, or one of them may have died.
Living with one parent instead of two can bring about a lot of emotions. These feelings can be pr... | [
"Separation and divorce.",
"A lot of emotions.",
"Working and caring for the kids.",
"Working parents."
] |
Each new horizontal row of the periodic table corresponds to the beginning of a new period because a new principal energy level is being filled with what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Each new horizontal row of the periodic table corresponds to the beginning of a new period because a new principal energy level is being filled with what? | electrons | science | null | null | null | neutrons | protons | photons | electrons | When ordered by atomic number, the discrepancies within Mendeleev’s table disappeared. Tellurium has an atomic number of 52, while iodine has an atomic number of 53. So even though tellurium does indeed have a greater atomic mass than iodine, it is properly placed before iodine in the periodic table. Mendeleev and Mose... | null | null | null |
In order to build a good parent-child relation, parents should_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many Chinese parents think as long as the child is watched by people, there is no danger. But from the start, when the child is born, he needs to communicate with others, especially the communication with parents. Many children in our country are growing up in the environment which lacks a sense of security an... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23955.txt | Many Chinese parents think as long as the child is watched by people, there is no danger. But from the start, when the child is born, he needs to communicate with others, especially the communication with parents. Many children in our country are growing up in the environment which lacks a sense of security and love. T... | [
"help choose the way for their children",
"let their children choose the road of life",
"pay for their children to receive further study",
"try their best to meet the needs of their children"
] |
What does the passage mainly discuss? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Psychology has a new application in the field of medicine. Many doctors, together with their patients, are looking for alternative methods of treatment of physical problems. In large hospitals, modern therapy seems to focus on the physical disease. Patients may feel they are treated like broken machines. Some ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12113.txt | Psychology has a new application in the field of medicine. Many doctors, together with their patients, are looking for alternative methods of treatment of physical problems. In large hospitals, modern therapy seems to focus on the physical disease. Patients may feel they are treated like broken machines. Some doctors h... | [
"How suggestion therapy benefits adults and children.",
"How modern therapy focuses on the disease.",
"Responses from the medical world.",
"How to use the mind against disease."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE about the author's reaction after the illness? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Living an Adventurous Life
Nearly ten years ago, I was told that I had a brain tumor , and this experience changed my attitude about adventure forever.I thought that I was going to die and that all my adventures were over.I did not have a brain tumor, it turned out, but rather multiple sclerosis , which mean... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16307.txt | Living an Adventurous Life
Nearly ten years ago, I was told that I had a brain tumor , and this experience changed my attitude about adventure forever.I thought that I was going to die and that all my adventures were over.I did not have a brain tumor, it turned out, but rather multiple sclerosis , which meant that, a... | [
"The author is drowned in anger and self-pity.",
"The author travels to places he/she has dreamed of.",
"The author can't take care of himself/herself any longer.",
"The a"
] |
In England the traffic drives _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you are in England, you must be more careful in the street because the traffic drives on the left. Before you cross the street, you must look to the right first and then left.
In the morning and in the evening, when people go to or come from work, the streets are very busy. Traffic is the most dangerous t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5425.txt | When you are in England, you must be more careful in the street because the traffic drives on the left. Before you cross the street, you must look to the right first and then left.
In the morning and in the evening, when people go to or come from work, the streets are very busy. Traffic is the most dangerous then.
When... | [
"on the right",
"in the middle",
"on the left",
"in the front"
] |
Which one would be the best title for the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was in my first year of college, making friends and enjoying life, but then my whole world turned upside down. I had a heart attack. It felt like someone was stabbing me in the chest with a knife over and over again.
After three months of rest I went back to college, but then things took a turn for the wor... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14625.txt | I was in my first year of college, making friends and enjoying life, but then my whole world turned upside down. I had a heart attack. It felt like someone was stabbing me in the chest with a knife over and over again.
After three months of rest I went back to college, but then things took a turn for the worse. I was... | [
"Choices matter",
"Rebuilding my world",
"Waiting for a new heart",
"The most special Christmas"
] |
For what purpose does the author write the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Contrary to people's previous knowledge, it's food shortage not dietary preference that motivates birds to migrate thousands of miles back and forth between breeding and nonbreeding areas each year, a new research shows.
"It's not whether you eat insects,fruits or candy bars or where you eat them that counts,b... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14184.txt | Contrary to people's previous knowledge, it's food shortage not dietary preference that motivates birds to migrate thousands of miles back and forth between breeding and nonbreeding areas each year, a new research shows.
"It's not whether you eat insects,fruits or candy bars or where you eat them that counts,but how re... | [
"Educating readers.",
"Informing readers.",
"Drawing people's attention.",
"Condemning the bad environment."
] |
Before the author started adapting to the belief of the reverse paranoia,he used to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Success begins with belief and ends with doubt."--Larina Kase
I remember reading through a book and the author was writing about being a reverse paranoid. In that particular section he mentions how he has a belief that the world he's living in is out to give him everything he absolutely wants and desires.
The... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12827.txt | "Success begins with belief and ends with doubt."--Larina Kase
I remember reading through a book and the author was writing about being a reverse paranoid. In that particular section he mentions how he has a belief that the world he's living in is out to give him everything he absolutely wants and desires.
There are ti... | [
"believe the world would give him anything he desired",
"have a negative attitude towards life",
"have a strong belief in the world",
"live a miserable life"
] |
What happens to girls named Hazel according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When newspapers and radio describe the damage caused by a hurricane named Hazel, girls named Hazel are probably teased by their friends. To keep out of trouble, the Weather Bureau says,"Any _ between hurricane names and the names of particular girls is purely accidental."
Some women became angry because hurr... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1000.txt | When newspapers and radio describe the damage caused by a hurricane named Hazel, girls named Hazel are probably teased by their friends. To keep out of trouble, the Weather Bureau says,"Any _ between hurricane names and the names of particular girls is purely accidental."
Some women became angry because hurricanes ar... | [
"They suffer from hurricanes.",
"The Weather Bureau look for them.",
"Others often make fun of them.",
"They can't find boyfriend."
] |
According to the writer, why hadn't people got to higher ground? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A powerful earthquake struck the northeastern coast of Japan at 2:46 p.m. local time on March 11th. Japan's Meteorological Agency released its first tsunami warnings just three minutes later. The country has one of the best earthquake early warning systems in the world. More than 4,000 Seismic Intensity Meters... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20907.txt | A powerful earthquake struck the northeastern coast of Japan at 2:46 p.m. local time on March 11th. Japan's Meteorological Agency released its first tsunami warnings just three minutes later. The country has one of the best earthquake early warning systems in the world. More than 4,000 Seismic Intensity Meters provide ... | [
"Because tsunami doesn't leave much time for them.",
"Because they thought the seawalls were reliable.",
"Because higher ground can't be reached at all.",
"Because didn't know there would be a tsunami."
] |
What happens to energy in a closed system? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What happens to energy in a closed system? | is conserved | science | null | null | null | is wasted | is replicated | is destroyed | is conserved | Energy is conserved in a closed system. That is, if you add up all the energy of an object(s) at one time it will equal all the energy of said object(s) at a later time. A closed system is a system where no energy is transferred in or out. The total energy of the universe is a constant (i. e. it does not change). The p... | null | null | null |
Interstitial carbides are produced by the reaction of most transition metals at high temperatures with what element? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Interstitial carbides are produced by the reaction of most transition metals at high temperatures with what element? | carbon | science | null | null | null | nitrogen | hydrogen | oxygen | carbon | temperatures with electropositive metals such as those of groups 1 and 2 and aluminum produces ionic carbides, which contain discrete metal cations and carbon anions. The identity of the anions depends on the size of the second element. For example, smaller elements such as beryllium and aluminum give methides such as ... | null | null | null |
Which is TRUE about Robin Hood? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long long ago in England, there lived a man named Robin Hood. Robin Hood lived with other men in a forest, Sherwood Forest. Robin Hood was a thief -- a different kind of thief. He stole from the rich and gave what he stole to the poor. Poor people didn't need to worry about going into Sherwood Forest. Robin Ho... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6842.txt | Long long ago in England, there lived a man named Robin Hood. Robin Hood lived with other men in a forest, Sherwood Forest. Robin Hood was a thief -- a different kind of thief. He stole from the rich and gave what he stole to the poor. Poor people didn't need to worry about going into Sherwood Forest. Robin Hood often ... | [
"He only stole expensive things.",
"He only stole things from the rich.",
"He only stole cheap things.",
"He only stole things from the poor."
] |
Mike spent 37 dollars on notebooks. He bought a total of 12 notebooks. He bought 3 red notebooks at 4 dollars each, 2 green notebooks at 2 dollars each, and the rest were blue notebooks. How much does each blue notebook cost? | He bought 12-3-2=<<12-3-2=7>>7 blue notebooks.
He paid 3*$4=$<<3*4=12>>12 for red notebooks
He paid 2*$2=$<<2*2=4>>4 for green notebooks
He spent $37-$12-$4=$<<37-12-4=21>>21 on blue notebooks.
Each blue notebook costs $21/7=$<<21/7=3>>3.
#### 3 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mike spent 37 dollars on notebooks. He bought a total of 12 notebooks. He bought 3 red notebooks at 4 dollars each, 2 green notebooks at 2 dollars each, and the rest were blue notebooks. How much does each blue notebook cost? | He bought 12-3-2=<<12-3-2=7>>7 blue notebooks.
He paid 3*$4=$<<3*4=12>>12 for red notebooks
He paid 2*$2=$<<2*2=4>>4 for green notebooks
He spent $37-$12-$4=$<<37-12-4=21>>21 on blue notebooks.
Each blue notebook costs $21/7=$<<21/7=3>>3.
#### 3 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The _ is the largest wild cat in the world. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tigers are the largest wild cats in the world. They usually go out to hunt for food when it is dark. When a tiger sees an animal, it moves quickly and then jumps on the animals to kill it. Sometimes it can take the tiger several days to finish eating its food. When the tiger is full, it will cover the dead ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8803.txt | Tigers are the largest wild cats in the world. They usually go out to hunt for food when it is dark. When a tiger sees an animal, it moves quickly and then jumps on the animals to kill it. Sometimes it can take the tiger several days to finish eating its food. When the tiger is full, it will cover the dead animal wi... | [
"lion",
"tiger",
"panda",
"bear"
] |
According to the ad, you can visit the Underwater World during _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Friendship Restaurant
We have different kinds of Japanese food here. The food menu is in Japanese and Chinese. All the waiters and waitresses can speak at least one foreign language.
Tel: 312-9997
Time: 11:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Volunteer Project
Maybe you want to help others but don't know how to do it. Then Volu... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5942.txt | Friendship Restaurant
We have different kinds of Japanese food here. The food menu is in Japanese and Chinese. All the waiters and waitresses can speak at least one foreign language.
Tel: 312-9997
Time: 11:30 a.m.-10:00 p.m.
Volunteer Project
Maybe you want to help others but don't know how to do it. Then Volunteer Pro... | [
"11:30 a.m.- 10:00 p.m.",
"10:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.",
"9:30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m.",
"8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m."
] |
What is the advantage of Skydive Byron Bay? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Why jump with us?
We are the only skydive centre in Byron Bay - Australia's most easterly point. Get a bird's-eye view and experience the magic of Byron Bay from 14,000 feet! With Skydive Byron Bay.
We have the most experienced staff and the best safety record in Australia. We welcome fun jumpers from around t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13491.txt | Why jump with us?
We are the only skydive centre in Byron Bay - Australia's most easterly point. Get a bird's-eye view and experience the magic of Byron Bay from 14,000 feet! With Skydive Byron Bay.
We have the most experienced staff and the best safety record in Australia. We welcome fun jumpers from around the world.... | [
"The safety of skydivers.",
"The success of beginners.",
"Free videos for skydivers.",
"Free skydive courses."
] |
The phrase "sour the pleasure of society" most nearly means " _ ". | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other forts of life, one bees happy and the other bees unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.
People who are to b... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16642.txt | There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other forts of life, one bees happy and the other bees unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.
People who are to be happy f... | [
"have a good taste with social life",
"make others unhappy",
"tend to please others openly",
"enjoy the pleasure of life"
] |
In many parts of the world, forests slowly disappear because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Trees are useful to man in three important ways: They provide him with wood and other products; they provide him shade;. and they help to prevent droughts and floods.
Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, man has not realized that the third of these services is the most important.In his eagerness to make ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15288.txt | Trees are useful to man in three important ways: They provide him with wood and other products; they provide him shade;. and they help to prevent droughts and floods.
Unfortunately, in many parts of the world, man has not realized that the third of these services is the most important.In his eagerness to make money fro... | [
"many trees have been cut down by man",
"man has not paid enough attention to planting trees",
"new trees are not looked after properly",
"all the above"
] |
What made the author feel sad? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The day my fiance fell to his death, it started to snow, just like the bottom hadn't fallen out of my world when he fell off the roof. His body, when I found it, was lightly covered with snow. It snowed almost every day for the next four months, while I sat on the couch and watched it pile up.
One morning, I ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21348.txt | The day my fiance fell to his death, it started to snow, just like the bottom hadn't fallen out of my world when he fell off the roof. His body, when I found it, was lightly covered with snow. It snowed almost every day for the next four months, while I sat on the couch and watched it pile up.
One morning, I shuffled ... | [
"Her fiance's sudden death.",
"Constant heavy snow.",
"Her fiance abandoning her.",
"Her job being refused again."
] |
How does a "fairy ring'' form according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Redwood trees are the tallest plants on the earth,reaching heights of up to 100 meters.They are also known for their longevity,typically 500 to 1000 years,but sometimes more than 2000 years.A hundred million years ago,in the age of dinosaurs,redwoods were common in the forests of a much more moist and tropical... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6016.txt | Redwood trees are the tallest plants on the earth,reaching heights of up to 100 meters.They are also known for their longevity,typically 500 to 1000 years,but sometimes more than 2000 years.A hundred million years ago,in the age of dinosaurs,redwoods were common in the forests of a much more moist and tropical North Am... | [
"By killing an old tree.",
"By connecting root systems.",
"By inserting holes into old trees.",
"By surrounding a mature tree."
] |
Where is the smallest negatively-charged particle found in an atom? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Where is the smallest negatively-charged particle found in an atom?
Choices:
A. nucleus
B. orbits in the nucleus
C. orbits around the nucleus
D. between the proton and neutron | Correct answer: C | science | Mercury_7044818 | {
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What do we learn about Ellie in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ellie lived with her six children in a small house. One winter, there was a big flood and quite a few houses were washed away, but Ellie's house was high enough to keep them safe.
Many families lost everything in the flood. And Ellie took in one of the families. She shared her home with them until the family c... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle792.txt | Ellie lived with her six children in a small house. One winter, there was a big flood and quite a few houses were washed away, but Ellie's house was high enough to keep them safe.
Many families lost everything in the flood. And Ellie took in one of the families. She shared her home with them until the family could buil... | [
"She had no children.",
"Her husband was killed.",
"She had no parents.",
"She gave much money to others."
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT right? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mom was a teacher most of her life. When she wasn't in the classroom, she was educating her children or grandchildren: correcting our grammar; starting us on collections of butterflies, flowers or rocks; or inspiring a discussion on her most recent "Book of the Month Club" topic. Mom made learning fun.
It was ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4450.txt | Mom was a teacher most of her life. When she wasn't in the classroom, she was educating her children or grandchildren: correcting our grammar; starting us on collections of butterflies, flowers or rocks; or inspiring a discussion on her most recent "Book of the Month Club" topic. Mom made learning fun.
It was sad for m... | [
"Mom was a good teacher and never wanted to stop her teaching.",
"Mom was always making her teaching fun.",
"Mom didn't forget her teaching until she died.",
"Mom was no longer a teacher when she was at home."
] |
What's the purpose of this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Item 78431 The Video Camera Pen
$129. 95 ;Available for Immediate Shipment; Order by Phone :1-800-321-1484
This is the pen that has a built-in video camera, capturing(,)videos or still images with a click of its button. Ideal for use while secured in a pocket, it can capture up to five hours of video. Its bat... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9921.txt | Item 78431 The Video Camera Pen
$129. 95 ;Available for Immediate Shipment; Order by Phone :1-800-321-1484
This is the pen that has a built-in video camera, capturing(,)videos or still images with a click of its button. Ideal for use while secured in a pocket, it can capture up to five hours of video. Its battery prov... | [
"To advertise some goods.",
"To compare some goods.",
"To teach how to operate the items",
"To show how fashionable the items are."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A wild baby bison at Yellowstone National Park had to be killed because of tourists.
The tourists thought that the baby bison looked cold. They put it in their car and drove to a park ranger station.
A ranger described the action of the tourists as a "dangerous move" because adult bisons can look after the... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7090.txt | A wild baby bison at Yellowstone National Park had to be killed because of tourists.
The tourists thought that the baby bison looked cold. They put it in their car and drove to a park ranger station.
A ranger described the action of the tourists as a "dangerous move" because adult bisons can look after their babies... | [
"The park refused to send the baby bison back.",
"The visitors saved the baby bison.",
"Many people are angry at the bison family.",
"The smell from humans may bring trouble to bisons."
] |
Which of the following can best describe the fly in Book 3? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Book 1: Iggy peck, Architect
----By Andrea Beaty
32 pages, US $ 15.95
This book is the classic oddball story about a kid whose head teacher does not recognize his great talent ( he makes buildings out of anything at hand, including table cloths, fruit and chalk) until it saves her life.
Book 2: The Chicken--... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5611.txt | Book 1: Iggy peck, Architect
----By Andrea Beaty
32 pages, US $ 15.95
This book is the classic oddball story about a kid whose head teacher does not recognize his great talent ( he makes buildings out of anything at hand, including table cloths, fruit and chalk) until it saves her life.
Book 2: The Chicken--Chasing Q... | [
"Lazy and proud.",
"Stupid and funny.",
"Brave and courageous.",
"Loyal and honest."
] |
The French fries were believed to be introduced to America in _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is not clear who first fried potatoes in hot oil. However, it is widely agreed that French fries were prepared as early as the 1700s in Europe. Most people believe that it was the Belgians , instead of the French, who invented "French"fries. They think that French fries got this name from the cooking word... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12467.txt | It is not clear who first fried potatoes in hot oil. However, it is widely agreed that French fries were prepared as early as the 1700s in Europe. Most people believe that it was the Belgians , instead of the French, who invented "French"fries. They think that French fries got this name from the cooking word "to fren... | [
"the early 1700s",
"the early1800s",
"the early 1900s",
"the summer of 1853"
] |
Why do today's college graduates consider themselves as being forgotten by opportunity? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is understandable that many of today's college graduates view themselves as the generation that opportunity forgot.
This fall, I interviewed 85 recent graduates of various colleges to discuss their success in finding a job. Of those I interviewed ----many from famous schools ---- only five are in th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21437.txt | It is understandable that many of today's college graduates view themselves as the generation that opportunity forgot.
This fall, I interviewed 85 recent graduates of various colleges to discuss their success in finding a job. Of those I interviewed ----many from famous schools ---- only five are in the career ... | [
"There are fewer jobs than they expected.",
"Many of them are not employed or in steady jobs that they want.",
"They are not as confident as the previous graduates.",
"They don't know how to seize opportunities."
] |
When the third Frenchman went back, the English friend _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
First Frenchman: I once heard someone shout, "Look out," I put my head out of a window and a basin of water fell on me. It seems that "Look out" may mean "don't look out."
Second Frenchman: Once I was on a ship and heard the captain shout, "All hands on deck," I put my hands on the deck and someone walked on t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11652.txt | First Frenchman: I once heard someone shout, "Look out," I put my head out of a window and a basin of water fell on me. It seems that "Look out" may mean "don't look out."
Second Frenchman: Once I was on a ship and heard the captain shout, "All hands on deck," I put my hands on the deck and someone walked on them.
Thir... | [
"was washing his face",
"was having his breakfast",
"was still in an upstairs room",
"was reading a newspaper"
] |
The telephone was _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr Jones and Mr Brown worked in the same office. One day Mr Jones said to Mr Brown "We are going to have a small party at our house next Wednesday evening. Would you and your wife like to join us?"
Mr Brown said, "Thank you very much. That is very kind of you. We are free that evening,I think. But I will telep... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7413.txt | Mr Jones and Mr Brown worked in the same office. One day Mr Jones said to Mr Brown "We are going to have a small party at our house next Wednesday evening. Would you and your wife like to join us?"
Mr Brown said, "Thank you very much. That is very kind of you. We are free that evening,I think. But I will telephone my w... | [
"in the same office",
"near the office",
"in the post office",
"near Mr Jone's house"
] |
If you want to take a look at the dresses worn by some royal members, you go to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BUY A JOINT TICKET AND VISIT THE HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES
THE TOWER OF LONDON
Royal Palace and fortress for over 900 years, scene of mystery, murder and home to the Crown Jewels.
KENSINGTON PALACE
Birthplace of Queen Victoria, this royal retreat is home to magnificent State Apartments and the stunning Royal Cere... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15854.txt | BUY A JOINT TICKET AND VISIT THE HISTORIC ROYAL PALACES
THE TOWER OF LONDON
Royal Palace and fortress for over 900 years, scene of mystery, murder and home to the Crown Jewels.
KENSINGTON PALACE
Birthplace of Queen Victoria, this royal retreat is home to magnificent State Apartments and the stunning Royal Ceremonial Dr... | [
"Kensington Palace",
"the Tower of London",
"Hampton Court Palace",
"Historic Royal Palaces"
] |
Lava erupts through long cracks in the ground, also called what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Lava erupts through long cracks in the ground, also called what? | fissures | science | null | null | null | faults | ridges | crevasses | fissures | At divergent plate boundaries hot mantle rock rises into the space where the plates are moving apart. As the hot mantle rock rises, it goes from higher to lower pressure. This is because there is no longer the weight of all the rock above it. Lower pressure lowers the melting temperature of the rock (2 in the previous ... | null | null | null |
The GPS bullets could help save lives mainly because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's illegal for the police to attach a GPS unit to your car without your permission, as the U.S. Supreme Court settled in 2012.But if the police are in hot pursuit of a bank robber or other escaping criminals that threaten public safety, a GPS tracker is acceptable. But exactly how can the police GPS track a ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9013.txt | It's illegal for the police to attach a GPS unit to your car without your permission, as the U.S. Supreme Court settled in 2012.But if the police are in hot pursuit of a bank robber or other escaping criminals that threaten public safety, a GPS tracker is acceptable. But exactly how can the police GPS track a car that ... | [
"the bullets won't hurt people",
"they can make the robber's car stop",
"the police can stop the dangerous chasing",
"they have more advantages than normal bullets"
] |
Watching TV for a long time may cause _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wearing the wrong type of glasses will do harm to your eyes. Incorrect glasses may not be good for the children under 10. You may see better with glasses that are specially made for you.
Watching too much television may be bad for your eyes. This is not true for everyone. People with easily affected eyes may f... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3285.txt | Wearing the wrong type of glasses will do harm to your eyes. Incorrect glasses may not be good for the children under 10. You may see better with glasses that are specially made for you.
Watching too much television may be bad for your eyes. This is not true for everyone. People with easily affected eyes may find they ... | [
"night blindness",
"easily affected eyes",
"no eye trouble for some people",
"vision problems for everyone"
] |
What does the old man do when he can't get a fish? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hemingway was one of the famous writers. He was born in America in 1899. His father was a doctor and loved sports very much, and his mother taught music. Among the six children in the family, Hemingway was the second oldest.
Hemingway had written many books in his life. The Old Man and the Sea is one of the mo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle957.txt | Hemingway was one of the famous writers. He was born in America in 1899. His father was a doctor and loved sports very much, and his mother taught music. Among the six children in the family, Hemingway was the second oldest.
Hemingway had written many books in his life. The Old Man and the Sea is one of the most famous... | [
"He has to look for food somewhere else.",
"He doesn't give up fishing.",
"He doesn't fish any more.",
"He has nothing to do."
] |
According to the article, "electrolysis" is a key technology that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A MILLION people on Mars within 100 years. This is the brave vision of Elon Musk, the founder of the space technology company SpaceX.
"We need to be laser-focused on becoming a multi-planet civilization. That's the next step," he said in a recent interview with Aeon magazine. Musk expects to see about 80,0... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8001.txt | A MILLION people on Mars within 100 years. This is the brave vision of Elon Musk, the founder of the space technology company SpaceX.
"We need to be laser-focused on becoming a multi-planet civilization. That's the next step," he said in a recent interview with Aeon magazine. Musk expects to see about 80,000 people... | [
"collects and analyzes the soil of Mars",
"uses LED lights to help plants grow",
"breaks down water into life-supporting elements",
"protects life on Earth from the heat of the sun"
] |
_ is Jim's favorite basketball player. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jim is a basketball fan. He is very good at playing basketball. Jack is his favorite basketball player. Jim is in the school basketball team. Every Friday afternoon, he plays basketball with other members after class. In the team, Jim's best friend is Mike. He is also good at playing basketball.
Jim's sister M... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4335.txt | Jim is a basketball fan. He is very good at playing basketball. Jack is his favorite basketball player. Jim is in the school basketball team. Every Friday afternoon, he plays basketball with other members after class. In the team, Jim's best friend is Mike. He is also good at playing basketball.
Jim's sister Mary loves... | [
"Jim's sister",
"Mike",
"Jack",
"Mary"
] |
What's the best title of the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Eating foods high in trans-fats(fats present in artificial form in industrially-produced cakes and fast food...) and saturated fats increases the risk of depression, according to a Spanish study, confirming previous studies that linked "junk food" with the disease. Researchers also showed that some products,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2691.txt | Eating foods high in trans-fats(fats present in artificial form in industrially-produced cakes and fast food...) and saturated fats increases the risk of depression, according to a Spanish study, confirming previous studies that linked "junk food" with the disease. Researchers also showed that some products, such as ... | [
"Junk Food and Depression",
"Depression Prevention",
"Types of Fats and Depression",
"Depression Research"
] |
We should speak and listen to English _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's over three years since I began to learn English. I'm glad that I am getting on well with it.
I find English quite difficult, but very interesting. When I first started, I thought I had only to remember the new words and learn some grammar I knew little about English idioms .I thought each English word ha... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1150.txt | It's over three years since I began to learn English. I'm glad that I am getting on well with it.
I find English quite difficult, but very interesting. When I first started, I thought I had only to remember the new words and learn some grammar I knew little about English idioms .I thought each English word had the sam... | [
"only in class",
"out of class",
"both in and out of class",
"either in or out of class"
] |
This passage is likely _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For children with cancer ,the facts of life include the facts of death.
There is always the fear that they might not live to grow up.Yet they realize that fighting cancer is the only way of beating it. So they fight.And sometimes, they win.It may take years.It certainly takes support from parents and doctors.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20353.txt | For children with cancer ,the facts of life include the facts of death.
There is always the fear that they might not live to grow up.Yet they realize that fighting cancer is the only way of beating it. So they fight.And sometimes, they win.It may take years.It certainly takes support from parents and doctors.
Unfortun... | [
"a story",
"an advertisement",
"a report",
"diary"
] |
When a star's core collapses inward while the outer layers spread and cool, what "colorful" celestial body forms? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | When a star's core collapses inward while the outer layers spread and cool, what "colorful" celestial body forms? | red giant | science | null | null | null | white giant | blue giant | green giant | red giant | Eventually a main sequence star will use up all of its hydrogen. It then starts to fuse helium atoms into larger elements like carbon. At this time, the star’s core will collapse inward. The star's outer layers will spread out and cool. The result is a larger star that is cooler on the surface, and red in color. The st... | null | null | null |
According to the author, people who think art and music are useless for middle school students _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No one doubts that students should study languages, maths and science in high school, but some may be against the idea that they should study art and music as well. To them, these subjects are useless for students' future and are not worth the time and effort. In my opinion, however, it is necessary for middle... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16223.txt | No one doubts that students should study languages, maths and science in high school, but some may be against the idea that they should study art and music as well. To them, these subjects are useless for students' future and are not worth the time and effort. In my opinion, however, it is necessary for middle school s... | [
"don't realize the value of art and music",
"don't know the history of art and music at all",
"never benefit from artists and musicians",
"know little about the future education"
] |
Potassium, calcium, and magnesium are considered what kind of nutrients? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Potassium, calcium, and magnesium are considered what kind of nutrients? | macronutrients | science | null | null | null | major nutrients | micronutrients | minor nutrients | macronutrients | null | null | null | |
A man might be reading a newspaper in a train for the following reasons except that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The British people are among the world's greatest readers of newspapers.It's been the custom ever since most people could read.
But why do people want to do nothing but read while traveling to work in a train? Perhaps they are tired, or else they sit behind a newspaper to shut themselves off from the world.All... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15342.txt | The British people are among the world's greatest readers of newspapers.It's been the custom ever since most people could read.
But why do people want to do nothing but read while traveling to work in a train? Perhaps they are tired, or else they sit behind a newspaper to shut themselves off from the world.All the same... | [
"he is trying to get some business news",
"he wants to have a rest",
"he hopes to escape the attention of a pretty girl",
"he doesn't want to talk with other people around him"
] |
In the passage, which of the following is NOT included in the advantages of advertising? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Money spent on advertising is money spent as well as any I know of. It selves directly to bring about a rapid sale of goods at reasonable prices, so setting up a firm home market and so making it possible to provide for export at good prices. By drawing attention to new ideas it helps greatly to raise standard... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high556.txt | Money spent on advertising is money spent as well as any I know of. It selves directly to bring about a rapid sale of goods at reasonable prices, so setting up a firm home market and so making it possible to provide for export at good prices. By drawing attention to new ideas it helps greatly to raise standards of livi... | [
"Getting greater fame.",
"Providing more jobs.",
"Raising living standards.",
"Reducing newspaper cost."
] |
What thickens the cortex around the inner edge of a cell? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What thickens the cortex around the inner edge of a cell? | microfilaments | science | null | null | null | plasma membrane | mitochondria | vacuoles | microfilaments | Figure 4.22 Microfilaments thicken the cortex around the inner edge of a cell; like rubber bands, they resist tension. Microtubules are found in the interior of the cell where they maintain cell shape by resisting compressive forces. Intermediate filaments are found throughout the cell and hold organelles in place. | null | null | null |
What do you probably think of these events? | A | 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... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3236.txt | 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... | [
"Strange.",
"Fantastic.",
"Modern.",
"Interesting."
] |
Reviewing his lessons that night didn't help him because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The clock struck eleven at night. The whole house was quiet. Everyone was in bed except me. Under the strong light, I looked sadly before me at a huge pile of that troublesome stuff they call "books".
I was going to have my examination the next day. "When can I go to bed?" I asked myself. I didn't answer. In f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15.txt | The clock struck eleven at night. The whole house was quiet. Everyone was in bed except me. Under the strong light, I looked sadly before me at a huge pile of that troublesome stuff they call "books".
I was going to have my examination the next day. "When can I go to bed?" I asked myself. I didn't answer. In fact I dar... | [
"it was too late at night",
"he was very tired",
"his eyelids were so heavy that he couldn't keep them open",
"he hadn't studied hard before the examination"
] |
What did the author do for the residents on sunny days? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last summer, as part of my high school graduation project, I volunteered at Saunders House nursing home. I choose this experience because it was something that I had never done before and I wanted to lend a helping hand. At first it was challenging because I was extremely shy. My goal in volunteering was to br... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14297.txt | Last summer, as part of my high school graduation project, I volunteered at Saunders House nursing home. I choose this experience because it was something that I had never done before and I wanted to lend a helping hand. At first it was challenging because I was extremely shy. My goal in volunteering was to bring a smi... | [
"She played the piano.",
"She read newspapers.",
"She took them to the church.",
"She took them outside the room."
] |
What can we know from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Keeping fish as pets is a popular hobby. Fish take up little room, are inexpensive to feed, and provide an interesting and color1ful display in any room.
A tank, or an aquarium , must be chosen carefully. Many new aquarium owners buy too many fish for their tanks. Fish cannot be crowded. Two fish can l... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21195.txt | Keeping fish as pets is a popular hobby. Fish take up little room, are inexpensive to feed, and provide an interesting and color1ful display in any room.
A tank, or an aquarium , must be chosen carefully. Many new aquarium owners buy too many fish for their tanks. Fish cannot be crowded. Two fish can live comfo... | [
"Very few people are interested in keeping fish.",
"The size of your tank decides how many fish you can buy.",
"Guppies are a kind of fish that are good at laying eggs.",
"You can raise different kinds of fish together."
] |
Terrestrial arthropods generally have internal surfaces specialized for what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Terrestrial arthropods generally have internal surfaces specialized for what? | gas exchange | science | null | null | null | protection | water uptake | food gathering | gas exchange | null | null | null | |
What kind of activities can you do if you go to the Red Sea in summer? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you a bit bored with your nine-to-five routine? Have a look at our exciting range of holidays and decide what type of adventure you'd like.
Activity holidays Our activity holidays are for everyone who loves danger. We have a huge of water, snow and desert holidays. We'll take you scuba diving in the Red Se... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19351.txt | Are you a bit bored with your nine-to-five routine? Have a look at our exciting range of holidays and decide what type of adventure you'd like.
Activity holidays Our activity holidays are for everyone who loves danger. We have a huge of water, snow and desert holidays. We'll take you scuba diving in the Red Sea of kaya... | [
"White water rafting",
"Diving",
"Igloo-building",
"Sand boarding"
] |
Which of the following can best end the news story? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"It was all his own idea, " says Pat Peters, the 38-year-old wife of Palo Alto, California high school . Bob had just drawn up a "motherhood contract" ----- a document stating that for 70 days this summer he would take over the care and feeding of the couple's four children, plus all household chores . Alth... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2310.txt | "It was all his own idea, " says Pat Peters, the 38-year-old wife of Palo Alto, California high school . Bob had just drawn up a "motherhood contract" ----- a document stating that for 70 days this summer he would take over the care and feeding of the couple's four children, plus all household chores . Although he d... | [
"\"My experience of being a mother.\"",
"\"I'm proud of you all, my dear!\"",
"\"Wait till your mother gets home!\"",
"\"Motherhood: an impossible job for anyone.\""
] |
We learn from the text that Wilson cares most about _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Edward Wilson The Future of Life, .
Edward Wilson is America's, if not the world's, leading naturalist. In The Future of Life, he takes us on a tour of the world's natural resources . How are they used? What has been lost? What remains and is it able to continue with the present speed of use? Wilson also poin... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8183.txt | Edward Wilson The Future of Life, .
Edward Wilson is America's, if not the world's, leading naturalist. In The Future of Life, he takes us on a tour of the world's natural resources . How are they used? What has been lost? What remains and is it able to continue with the present speed of use? Wilson also points out th... | [
"the environment for plants",
"the biodiversity of our earth",
"the wastes of natural resources",
"the importance of human values"
] |
Which of the following books may not be classified as a thriller one? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm flying high today after hearing the news that Bamboo People is a top ten book on the Best Fiction for Young Adults 2011 list from the American Library Association. Here are the top ten titles with annotations by YALSA librarians:
*Bacigalupi, Paolo. Ship Breaker. Little, Brown, and Co. Nailer is a light c... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19928.txt | I'm flying high today after hearing the news that Bamboo People is a top ten book on the Best Fiction for Young Adults 2011 list from the American Library Association. Here are the top ten titles with annotations by YALSA librarians:
*Bacigalupi, Paolo. Ship Breaker. Little, Brown, and Co. Nailer is a light crew clean... | [
"Revolver",
"Last Night I Sang to the Monster",
"Revolution",
"Bamboo People"
] |
Which of the following questions will the author probably advise us to ask? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Shyness equals losing opportunities, less pleasure and fewer social connections, but there are ways to make it a thing of the past.
When I was fifteen, I was shy. I remember an attractive girl trying to talk with me. My shyness made me focus on me instead of her. I heard my own voice but not hers and I thoug... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13540.txt | Shyness equals losing opportunities, less pleasure and fewer social connections, but there are ways to make it a thing of the past.
When I was fifteen, I was shy. I remember an attractive girl trying to talk with me. My shyness made me focus on me instead of her. I heard my own voice but not hers and I thought about ... | [
"What a lovely day, isn't it?",
"Do you like playing basketball?",
"Do you think he will pass the exam?",
"Why do you find that English is hard to learn?"
] |
In Damien's apartment, people can't _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many homes have cameras to protect them from danger. The cameras can tell the owners if someone has entered. But the cameras do not know whether the person is a family member, a friend, a postman or a criminal .
But a new camera made by a French company can recognize faces. It can tell parents at work that ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7091.txt | Many homes have cameras to protect them from danger. The cameras can tell the owners if someone has entered. But the cameras do not know whether the person is a family member, a friend, a postman or a criminal .
But a new camera made by a French company can recognize faces. It can tell parents at work that their chi... | [
"wear shoes",
"watch videos",
"have cameras",
"send mails"
] |
What does the story mainly tell us? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man stopped his car at the door of a flower shop. He planned to order flowers and asked the shopkeeper to deliver them to his mother, who was far away in the man's hometown.
The man saw a little girl crying on the road when he was about to enter the shop. The man asked her: "Why are you crying?"
"I want to... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8018.txt | A man stopped his car at the door of a flower shop. He planned to order flowers and asked the shopkeeper to deliver them to his mother, who was far away in the man's hometown.
The man saw a little girl crying on the road when he was about to enter the shop. The man asked her: "Why are you crying?"
"I want to buy a ro... | [
"We should often give flowers to our mothers.",
"We should help those people who need help.",
"It's a good idea to deliver flowers to one's mother.",
"Expressing our love in person is best."
] |
Ten more than twice the number of birds on the fence is 50. How many birds are on the fence? | Let x be the number of birds on the fence. We know that 10 + 2*x = 50.
Subtracting 10 from both sides, we get 2*x = 50 - 10 = 40
Dividing both sides by 2, we get x = 20
#### 20 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Ten more than twice the number of birds on the fence is 50. How many birds are on the fence? | Let x be the number of birds on the fence. We know that 10 + 2*x = 50.
Subtracting 10 from both sides, we get 2*x = 50 - 10 = 40
Dividing both sides by 2, we get x = 20
#### 20 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
When does Li Peng get up on weekdays? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Li Peng is a good student. On weekdays he gets up at six in the morning. He has breakfast at home. Then he reads English from 6:30 to 7:00. He goes to school at seven. He has four classes in the morning. He has lunch at school, but on Sundays he has lunch at home with his family. He has three classes in the af... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4926.txt | Li Peng is a good student. On weekdays he gets up at six in the morning. He has breakfast at home. Then he reads English from 6:30 to 7:00. He goes to school at seven. He has four classes in the morning. He has lunch at school, but on Sundays he has lunch at home with his family. He has three classes in the afternoon. ... | [
"At five thirty.",
"At six.",
"At six thirty.",
"At seven."
] |
We can't wave to say goodbye in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our new foreign students are going to arrive very soon, and here are some ways to communicate with them politely.
How close do you stand when you talk to a friend? You can stand close to people in the Middle East but don't stand too close to North Americans! Give them more personal space.
Do you know How to _ ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4524.txt | Our new foreign students are going to arrive very soon, and here are some ways to communicate with them politely.
How close do you stand when you talk to a friend? You can stand close to people in the Middle East but don't stand too close to North Americans! Give them more personal space.
Do you know How to _ people co... | [
"America",
"Japan",
"Britain",
"Greece"
] |
The garage employee's attitude toward the author was that of_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A month after Hurricane Katrina, I returned home in New Orleans. There lay my house, reduced to waist-high rains, smelly and dirty.
Before the trip, I'd had my car fixed. When the office employee of the garage was writing up the bill, she noticed my Louisiana license plate. "You from New Orleans?" she asked. I... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7295.txt | A month after Hurricane Katrina, I returned home in New Orleans. There lay my house, reduced to waist-high rains, smelly and dirty.
Before the trip, I'd had my car fixed. When the office employee of the garage was writing up the bill, she noticed my Louisiana license plate. "You from New Orleans?" she asked. I said I w... | [
"unconcern",
"sympathy",
"doubt",
"tolerance"
] |
Where is glycogen created and stored in the body? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Where is glycogen created and stored in the body? | liver and muscles | science | null | null | null | Sore muscle | extracts and muscles | Healing Muscles | liver and muscles | Connections of Other Sugars to Glucose Metabolism Glycogen, a polymer of glucose, is an energy storage molecule in animals. When there is adequate ATP present, excess glucose is shunted into glycogen for storage. Glycogen is made and stored in both liver and muscle. The glycogen will be hydrolyzed into glucose monomers... | null | null | null |
What diagram is used to reflect evolutionary relationships among organisms or groups of organisms? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What diagram is used to reflect evolutionary relationships among organisms or groups of organisms? | phylogenetic tree | science | null | null | null | biodiversity tree | relationships tree | conceptual tree | phylogenetic tree | Classification and Phylogeny Scientists use a tool called a phylogenetic tree to show the evolutionary pathways and relationships between organisms. A phylogenetic tree is a diagram used to reflect evolutionary relationships among organisms or groups of organisms. The hierarchical classification of groups nested within... | null | null | null |
What is the author's intention of writing this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People aren't walking any more---if they can figure out a way to avoid it..
I felt superior about this matter until the other day I took my car to mail a small parcel. The journey is a matter of 281 steps. But I used the car. And I wasn't in any hurry, either. I had merely become one more victim of a national ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7188.txt | People aren't walking any more---if they can figure out a way to avoid it..
I felt superior about this matter until the other day I took my car to mail a small parcel. The journey is a matter of 281 steps. But I used the car. And I wasn't in any hurry, either. I had merely become one more victim of a national sickness:... | [
"To tell people to reflect more on life.",
"To recommend people to give up driving",
"To advise people to do outdoor activities",
"To encourage people to return to walking"
] |
The cast of Robots is made up of all the following actors or actresses EXCEPT _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here's a movie--a sharp, sugar-rush of fun that's guaranteed to entertain the entire family.
With some terrific computer-generated effects, a great cast and a fun-packed storyline, Robots is the best animated film since The Incredibles. Yep, it really is that good.
Set in a world populated by robots, Ewan Mc... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6089.txt | Here's a movie--a sharp, sugar-rush of fun that's guaranteed to entertain the entire family.
With some terrific computer-generated effects, a great cast and a fun-packed storyline, Robots is the best animated film since The Incredibles. Yep, it really is that good.
Set in a world populated by robots, Ewan McGregor pl... | [
"Ewan McGregor",
"Robin Williams",
"Britney Spears",
"Halle Berry"
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that the writer may be _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
English songs have been very popular for people around the world for many decades. Songs from Elvis Presley to Ricky Martin, from the Beatles to Eminem and from Natalie Cole to Britney Spears have all been enjoyed by people around the world, even for people who don't speak English, and even for people who spea... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16756.txt | English songs have been very popular for people around the world for many decades. Songs from Elvis Presley to Ricky Martin, from the Beatles to Eminem and from Natalie Cole to Britney Spears have all been enjoyed by people around the world, even for people who don't speak English, and even for people who speak zero En... | [
"an experienced English learner",
"a well-known pop singer",
"a Chinese music fan",
"an American teacher"
] |
Ampere worked on a problem on the _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wang Lin's Diary
Oct.8th,Sunday
October 1st is our National Day.It was Sunday.In the morning,our teacher took us to the park.Oh,many people were there.We could see flags and flowers everywhere.We saw people dancing in the park everywhere.We had a good time.
This morning I did some cleaning.Then I went to scho... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5394.txt | Wang Lin's Diary
Oct.8th,Sunday
October 1st is our National Day.It was Sunday.In the morning,our teacher took us to the park.Oh,many people were there.We could see flags and flowers everywhere.We saw people dancing in the park everywhere.We had a good time.
This morning I did some cleaning.Then I went to school.In the... | [
"blackboard",
"back of a carriage",
"carriage",
"flag"
] |
The writer thinks the crocodile is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The first crocodiles lived on the Earth about 240 million years ago. How much do you know about these dangerous animals? Here are some amazing facts about them.
* The biggest crocodile is the saltwater crocodile. It can be as long as seven metres!
* If you take a bright light at night over a river with crocod... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3024.txt | The first crocodiles lived on the Earth about 240 million years ago. How much do you know about these dangerous animals? Here are some amazing facts about them.
* The biggest crocodile is the saltwater crocodile. It can be as long as seven metres!
* If you take a bright light at night over a river with crocodiles insi... | [
"lovely",
"dangerous",
"fun",
"cool"
] |
Which of the following will the author probably agree with? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In order to increase their job chances after college, Chinese students are turning to a special practice--Eiffel Tower nose jobs . The latest trend in plastic surgery promises to create a nose that is similar to the curve of the Eiffel Tower.
Surgeon Wang Xuming said: "We are influenced by the beauty of the E... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12847.txt | In order to increase their job chances after college, Chinese students are turning to a special practice--Eiffel Tower nose jobs . The latest trend in plastic surgery promises to create a nose that is similar to the curve of the Eiffel Tower.
Surgeon Wang Xuming said: "We are influenced by the beauty of the Eiffel Tow... | [
"Chinese employers only care about their employees' appearance.",
"Chinese students are content with the shape of their noses.",
"A western face looks prettier than a Chinese one.",
"Skills at work speak louder than appearance."
] |
What do we know about Dennis Swols ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After three military tours in Iraq and three in Afghanistan, Dennis Swols gets angry easily. He is unable to really talk about his time on the battlefield.
But as Swols sits in a clinic at Fort Bragg, his hand drops to the furry head beside him. His mood brightens. Sitting at his feet, Lexy , a 5-year-old Ger... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18880.txt | After three military tours in Iraq and three in Afghanistan, Dennis Swols gets angry easily. He is unable to really talk about his time on the battlefield.
But as Swols sits in a clinic at Fort Bragg, his hand drops to the furry head beside him. His mood brightens. Sitting at his feet, Lexy , a 5-year-old German sheph... | [
"He is suffering from post-war stress.",
"He was seriously injured in the war.",
"He had been on the battlefield three times.",
"He likes to share his experience with others."
] |
This passage is mainly about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Typhoons in the northern part of the world have girls' names.Sometimes they have very beautiful names.Rose is a pretty name but there was nothing pretty about Typhoon Rose.It was the worst typhoon to hit Hong Kong in ten years.
It began to rain in the morning of Monday, August 16th, 1971.At ten o'clock in th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11445.txt | Typhoons in the northern part of the world have girls' names.Sometimes they have very beautiful names.Rose is a pretty name but there was nothing pretty about Typhoon Rose.It was the worst typhoon to hit Hong Kong in ten years.
It began to rain in the morning of Monday, August 16th, 1971.At ten o'clock in the morning... | [
"the names of typhoons",
"typhoons in Hong King",
"Typhoon Rose",
"the typhoons"
] |
Photosynthesis is initiated by what hitting plants? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Photosynthesis is initiated by what hitting plants? | sunlight | science | null | null | null | moisture | dirt | air | sunlight | Every split second that sunlight hits that leaf, photosynthesis is initiated, bringing energy into the ecosystem. It could be said that this is one of the most important - if not the absolutely most important - biochemical reactions. And it all starts with the leaf. | null | null | null |
Where is Mrs Green? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is a picture of Kate Green's family. In the picture we can see her grandparents, herparents, her brother Mike and her. Her grandparents are on the chair. Mr Green and Mrs Greenare behind them. Mike is under the window. Kate is on the floor. What's behind Kate? It's a cat. It's black and white.
Question... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4254.txt | This is a picture of Kate Green's family. In the picture we can see her grandparents, herparents, her brother Mike and her. Her grandparents are on the chair. Mr Green and Mrs Greenare behind them. Mike is under the window. Kate is on the floor. What's behind Kate? It's a cat. It's black and white. | [
"Under the window.",
"On the floor",
"On the chair",
"Behind Kate's grandparents"
] |
You can keep in touch with your friends by email.The condition is that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You've probably heard of a lot about the Internet,but what is it?
The Internet is a computer network that uses the telephone system to connect together millions of computers around the world. Maybe that isn't very exciting but once you're connected to the Internet,there are lots of different things you can do.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8938.txt | You've probably heard of a lot about the Internet,but what is it?
The Internet is a computer network that uses the telephone system to connect together millions of computers around the world. Maybe that isn't very exciting but once you're connected to the Internet,there are lots of different things you can do.You can s... | [
"they also have their own telephones",
"they also have their own computers",
"you have already known their telephone numbers",
"they are also connected to the Internet"
] |
How many people are there in Amos' family? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear God,
I am a boy. I live in a poor village. My Parents used to be farmer but now they are working in a big city. They want to build a new house. Our old house is _ It becomes wet after a heavy rain. I think our new house must look clean and smart. I don't mind if it is big or small. It is not in the centr... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5590.txt | Dear God,
I am a boy. I live in a poor village. My Parents used to be farmer but now they are working in a big city. They want to build a new house. Our old house is _ It becomes wet after a heavy rain. I think our new house must look clean and smart. I don't mind if it is big or small. It is not in the centre of the ... | [
"Five",
"Two",
"There",
"Four"
] |
How do students feel about texting and walking? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There's a "culture of walking and texting" on the Utah Valley University campus, according to conversations with students, but that's not the main reason Matt Bambrough, the creative director at UVU, came up with an idea to paint a "texting lane" on a staircase leading up to the Wellness Center.
According to B... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19263.txt | There's a "culture of walking and texting" on the Utah Valley University campus, according to conversations with students, but that's not the main reason Matt Bambrough, the creative director at UVU, came up with an idea to paint a "texting lane" on a staircase leading up to the Wellness Center.
According to Bambrough,... | [
"They are worried.",
"They are annoyed.",
"They are puzzled.",
"They are surprised."
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every day as I drove through town, I saw a one-legged man going through the dustbins next to McDonalds looking for food. It was only a month before Christmas, starting to get cold and I could not help thinking about him.
So I bought a brush, pack of cigarettes, cans of fish, and then I added a blanket and swea... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17601.txt | Every day as I drove through town, I saw a one-legged man going through the dustbins next to McDonalds looking for food. It was only a month before Christmas, starting to get cold and I could not help thinking about him.
So I bought a brush, pack of cigarettes, cans of fish, and then I added a blanket and sweatshirts. ... | [
"The author regretted hurting the man's self-respect.",
"The author cried because she was hurt badly.",
"The author couldn't understand why she was refused.",
"The author was sad because she was left alone."
] |
Lin Yifan put off painting the portrait mainly because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lying on his sickbed in hospital, all 86-year-old Lin Ruiming can do is stare out at a tiny part of sky through the small window. The old man used to ride his motorbike through the busy streets of downtown Beijing. All the while he could only dream of touring the world.
He has been suffering from terminal lym... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9476.txt | Lying on his sickbed in hospital, all 86-year-old Lin Ruiming can do is stare out at a tiny part of sky through the small window. The old man used to ride his motorbike through the busy streets of downtown Beijing. All the while he could only dream of touring the world.
He has been suffering from terminal lymphoma s... | [
"her grandfather was seriously ill",
"she believed she could do it anytime",
"she was too busy with her work",
"her grandfather wanted to travel himself"
] |
Which theory is the idea that the characteristics of living organisms are controlled by genes, which are passed from parents to their offspring? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which theory is the idea that the characteristics of living organisms are controlled by genes, which are passed from parents to their offspring? | gene theory | science | null | null | null | fossil theory | species theory | evolution theory | gene theory | The gene theory is the idea that the characteristics of living organisms are controlled by genes, which are passed from parents to their offspring. A gene is a segment of DNA that has the instructions to encode a protein. Genes are located on larger structures, called chromosomes , that are found inside every cell. Chr... | null | null | null |
Who would be most interested in Roswell UFO Festival? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dude Ranch
If you have little cowboys and cowgirls at home, thrill them by visiting a dude ranch on your next vacation. Your children can learn about nature, enjoy horseback riding, and gain an entirely new perspective. You can choose between programs that have you spending quality time with your kids, and p... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9059.txt | Dude Ranch
If you have little cowboys and cowgirls at home, thrill them by visiting a dude ranch on your next vacation. Your children can learn about nature, enjoy horseback riding, and gain an entirely new perspective. You can choose between programs that have you spending quality time with your kids, and programs t... | [
"A kid who loves music.",
"A kid who likes adventure.",
"A kid who is interested in aliens.",
"A kid who likes first-hand experience."
] |
According to the book,one can put anger under control by _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you get angry when your friends sing loudly while you are trying to work or when your best friend does not wait for you after school?
If you do,you need to take control of your feelings.Getting angry with others can cause you to 1ose friends.
Gary Egeberg,an American high school teacher,has written _ to hel... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7495.txt | Do you get angry when your friends sing loudly while you are trying to work or when your best friend does not wait for you after school?
If you do,you need to take control of your feelings.Getting angry with others can cause you to 1ose friends.
Gary Egeberg,an American high school teacher,has written _ to help you con... | [
"staying away from 0ther people",
"never talking with your friends",
"making yourself know not to get angry",
"singing loudly and dancing"
] |
In America, the driver's course mentioned above | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In prefix = st1 /America, drivers' education is part of high school. Every student in his or her second year of high school is required to take a course in drivers' education. However, unlike other courses, it isn't given during the regular school year. Instead, it is a summer course.
The course is divided int... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23079.txt | In prefix = st1 /America, drivers' education is part of high school. Every student in his or her second year of high school is required to take a course in drivers' education. However, unlike other courses, it isn't given during the regular school year. Instead, it is a summer course.
The course is divided into two par... | [
"is carried on at the same time as other courses",
"is given to anyone wanting to get a driver's license",
"is offered to all the students of Grade Two in high school",
"is considered as par of the advanced education"
] |
The following are the symptoms of sub health EXCEPT _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A surprisingly high number of city citizens in China suffer from poor health and many die at an early age.
Poor health with no sign of any identified disease, a condition known in China as "sub health," is on the rise. Sub health is marked by general weakness, low energy levels and a poor immune system.
A surv... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12238.txt | A surprisingly high number of city citizens in China suffer from poor health and many die at an early age.
Poor health with no sign of any identified disease, a condition known in China as "sub health," is on the rise. Sub health is marked by general weakness, low energy levels and a poor immune system.
A survey held i... | [
"Weakness",
"Low energy levels",
"A bad temper",
"A poor immune system"
] |
Usually English people don't shake hands _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Before you go to another country, it is a great help if you know the language and some of the customs of the country.
When people meet each other for the first time in Britain, they say "How do you do?" and shake hands . Usually they do not shake hands when they just meet or say goodbye. But they shake hands ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22178.txt | Before you go to another country, it is a great help if you know the language and some of the customs of the country.
When people meet each other for the first time in Britain, they say "How do you do?" and shake hands . Usually they do not shake hands when they just meet or say goodbye. But they shake hands after the... | [
"when they will be away for a long time",
"when they say \"How do you do?\"",
"when they just meet or say goodbye",
"after they haven't met for a long time"
] |
How many percent(%) of the stolen symbol were the easiest keyboard combinations? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Better think twice before choosing a _ for email, online bank or shopping. Simple passwords are easy to be stolen.
A password is like a key to your home. If someone steals it, he'll get chances to steal something else. We use passwords everywhere in our life. We are so used to passwords that we don't pay any a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6297.txt | Better think twice before choosing a _ for email, online bank or shopping. Simple passwords are easy to be stolen.
A password is like a key to your home. If someone steals it, he'll get chances to steal something else. We use passwords everywhere in our life. We are so used to passwords that we don't pay any attention ... | [
"16%",
"14%",
"5%",
"3%"
] |
According to the passage, Taylor is a photographer who shares her photos _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To travel around the world is the dream of many adventurous people. But very few people can afford a global tour because hotels, food and airplane tickets are too expensive. Some people, however, have thought of some ways to realize their dreams.
Laura Cody and Tanbay Theune, a couple from Britain, decided to ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12985.txt | To travel around the world is the dream of many adventurous people. But very few people can afford a global tour because hotels, food and airplane tickets are too expensive. Some people, however, have thought of some ways to realize their dreams.
Laura Cody and Tanbay Theune, a couple from Britain, decided to travel ar... | [
"on the Internet",
"during her travel",
"with hundreds of followers",
"during staying in hotels"
] |
If you get chemicals on the clothing, you can find ways to solve it in the part _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Laboratory work is your chance to learn science firsthand. It can be fun but you must be careful to prevent injury. Listen closely when your teacher reads and explains the rules before your first lab lesson.
LABORATORYRULES
Throughout the lesson
*Do not enter the science lab without the teacher's permission.*N... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3194.txt | Laboratory work is your chance to learn science firsthand. It can be fun but you must be careful to prevent injury. Listen closely when your teacher reads and explains the rules before your first lab lesson.
LABORATORYRULES
Throughout the lesson
*Do not enter the science lab without the teacher's permission.*No food or... | [
"Before the Experiment",
"First Aid",
"During the Experiment",
"After the Experiment"
] |
The SAT is a test designed mainly for _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You may complain that there are too many tests on the way to college entrance, but an increasing number of students want to take one more. That is the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT, an American test for students who intend to apply for college admission.
Chen Huanlu, aged 18, from Shandong Province took par... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14816.txt | You may complain that there are too many tests on the way to college entrance, but an increasing number of students want to take one more. That is the Scholastic Aptitude Test, or SAT, an American test for students who intend to apply for college admission.
Chen Huanlu, aged 18, from Shandong Province took part in the ... | [
"Chinese students who want to go to college in America",
"American students who intend to apply for college admission in China",
"students who plan to apply for American universities",
"students who want to learn about the survival of the fittest"
] |
At least how long should you exercise each time? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Keeping better eating habits can help you reduce disease. _ means choosing the right foods to eat and preparing foods in a healthy way.
_
Do you often change your toothbrush? Maybe you think it is not necessary. A study shows old toothbrushes bring disease. You should often change your toothbrush.
Exercise... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4815.txt | Keeping better eating habits can help you reduce disease. _ means choosing the right foods to eat and preparing foods in a healthy way.
_
Do you often change your toothbrush? Maybe you think it is not necessary. A study shows old toothbrushes bring disease. You should often change your toothbrush.
Exercise
Swimming... | [
"Twenty minutes.",
"Fifteen minutes.",
"Five minutes.",
"Ten minutes."
] |
What can be inferred from the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The loneliest chimp in the world just got the best surprise--a hug from a new friend.Ponso has been by himself for nearly three years,finding himself alone after his wife and children died on the island where they were abandoned by a medical testing company many years ago.
For years a nearby villager named Ger... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14330.txt | The loneliest chimp in the world just got the best surprise--a hug from a new friend.Ponso has been by himself for nearly three years,finding himself alone after his wife and children died on the island where they were abandoned by a medical testing company many years ago.
For years a nearby villager named Germain has ... | [
"Germain won't visit Ponso any more.",
"A new lab will be built on the island.",
"Many people show concern for Ponso.",
"More chimps will be brought to the island."
] |
From the passage we know that some students often _ in the school. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Waste can be seen everywhere in the school. Some students ask for more food than they can eat and others often forget to turn off the lights when they leave the classroom. They say they can afford these things. But I don't agree with them.
Waste can bring a lot of problems. Although China is rich in some resou... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5739.txt | Waste can be seen everywhere in the school. Some students ask for more food than they can eat and others often forget to turn off the lights when they leave the classroom. They say they can afford these things. But I don't agree with them.
Waste can bring a lot of problems. Although China is rich in some resources , we... | [
"waste things",
"don't work hard",
"eat too much",
"throw rubbish everywhere"
] |
What is most special about the way Andrea Peterson teaches? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Growing up the daughter of an outstanding educator,Andrea Peterson knew at a young age that she wanted to serve others.It was with this mindset that she started to pursue a degree in medicine.However,while visiting her brothers who were away at college studying music education,she realized that she was drawn t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6999.txt | Growing up the daughter of an outstanding educator,Andrea Peterson knew at a young age that she wanted to serve others.It was with this mindset that she started to pursue a degree in medicine.However,while visiting her brothers who were away at college studying music education,she realized that she was drawn to teach m... | [
"She has a special way of teaching music.",
"She makes her classes lively and interesting.",
"She combines her music class with other subjects.",
"She comes from a family of professional educators."
] |
What is the angiosperm seed surrounded by? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the angiosperm seed surrounded by? | ovary | science | null | null | null | egg | uterus | cone | ovary | The two major divisions of seed plants are the gymnosperms (seeds in cones) and angiosperms (seeds in ovaries of flowers). Figure below shows how the seeds of gymnosperms and angiosperms differ. Do you see the main difference between the two seeds? The angiosperm seed is surrounded by an ovary. | null | null | null |
Jamie Beondik decided to get involved in helping the dog because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Jamie Beondik saw a puppy getting beaten with a chain, he tried to help. What he got in return was a beating of his own and he had to go to hospital.
The neighbors saw the fourmonthold black dog named Tomba Wednesday morning being beaten, choked and dragged on a chain by a man on a bike.
Jamie decided to ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23556.txt | When Jamie Beondik saw a puppy getting beaten with a chain, he tried to help. What he got in return was a beating of his own and he had to go to hospital.
The neighbors saw the fourmonthold black dog named Tomba Wednesday morning being beaten, choked and dragged on a chain by a man on a bike.
Jamie decided to get invol... | [
"the dog belonged to him",
"he felt pity for the dog",
"he often saw the dog before",
"the neighbors asked him to do so"
] |
World Vision is a charity that helps children to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day he is a famous policeman. The next day he is a gangster from Temple street. His songs are heard on radios all over Hong Kong. This is Andy Lau Tak Wah, the superstar that everyone sees, hears and loves. He is one of the most famous actors and singers in Hong Kong.
However, there is another side to Andy... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20809.txt | One day he is a famous policeman. The next day he is a gangster from Temple street. His songs are heard on radios all over Hong Kong. This is Andy Lau Tak Wah, the superstar that everyone sees, hears and loves. He is one of the most famous actors and singers in Hong Kong.
However, there is another side to Andy Lau. The... | [
"lead better lives",
"become actors and singers",
"travel to other countries",
"earn more money"
] |
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