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Which of the following can be used to describe Mini Schnauzers? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
*AmericanMalinois
We have extra large,strong and healthy puppies born on May 29,2014 and raised on 2.5 acres fenced in Williston Highlands by American Malinois Foundation.
They are not caged or home-raised Malinois.They have taken swimming training and full exercise routine with their parents to make sure the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13412.txt | *AmericanMalinois
We have extra large,strong and healthy puppies born on May 29,2014 and raised on 2.5 acres fenced in Williston Highlands by American Malinois Foundation.
They are not caged or home-raised Malinois.They have taken swimming training and full exercise routine with their parents to make sure they know ho... | [
"Socialized and cute.",
"Clever and brave.",
"Healthy and clever.",
"Professional and strong."
] |
Many products are made from trees. Which is the best way to manage the use of trees? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Many products are made from trees. Which is the best way to manage the use of trees?
Choices:
A. cut down most of the trees from forests
B. build more lumber mills
C. reduce the amount of recycled paper
D. plant a tree each time one is cut down | Correct answer: D | science | Mercury_405142 | {
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As Nick got off the bus, a man came to him because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While Nick was on the bus, reading his newspaper, the man sitting next to him suddenly pushed a large envelope into his hands. "Here, take this!" the man said, stood up and got off the bus before Nick could say a word.
Nick sat there, holding the envelope. It felt heavy. There were papers inside, or money perh... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23163.txt | While Nick was on the bus, reading his newspaper, the man sitting next to him suddenly pushed a large envelope into his hands. "Here, take this!" the man said, stood up and got off the bus before Nick could say a word.
Nick sat there, holding the envelope. It felt heavy. There were papers inside, or money perhaps. "I'd... | [
"he wanted to catch Nick",
"he thought Nick was a policeman",
"he wanted to give Nick some money",
"he thought Nick was one of their gang"
] |
Mr. Evens went to Moscow _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Evens works in Sydney. Last week he had a two weeks' holiday, but he didn't know where to go. He said to his friend Robert, "I hate the hot weather here, but I can't find a cool place in Australia. How will I take my holiday?"
"That's easy," said Robert. "You'd better go to Moscow. Snow and ice are coverin... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle470.txt | Mr. Evens works in Sydney. Last week he had a two weeks' holiday, but he didn't know where to go. He said to his friend Robert, "I hate the hot weather here, but I can't find a cool place in Australia. How will I take my holiday?"
"That's easy," said Robert. "You'd better go to Moscow. Snow and ice are covering the gro... | [
"by train",
"by car",
"by plane",
"on foot"
] |
Bonestell's success lay in the fact that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When the Apollo astronauts landed on the Moon in 1969, millions of people were rather sad. The person to blame for this was an artist named Chesley Bonestell. For many years, Bonestell had been creating beautifully detailed paintings of the Moon and planets. Viewers of his artwork were unhappy because the re... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14346.txt | When the Apollo astronauts landed on the Moon in 1969, millions of people were rather sad. The person to blame for this was an artist named Chesley Bonestell. For many years, Bonestell had been creating beautifully detailed paintings of the Moon and planets. Viewers of his artwork were unhappy because the real Moon d... | [
"he created a new drawing skill",
"he helped finish the first space flight",
"he made space travel more popular",
"He helped bring space closer to people"
] |
How did Big Ben get its name? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1834, the clock tower in London was burned down. People planned to build a new clock which would be the biggest and best in the world. So the clock had to be big and keep very good time. The big clock was made in two years. Five more years later the tower was finished. Then people put the big clock in the t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4977.txt | In 1834, the clock tower in London was burned down. People planned to build a new clock which would be the biggest and best in the world. So the clock had to be big and keep very good time. The big clock was made in two years. Five more years later the tower was finished. Then people put the big clock in the tower, and... | [
"Benjamin Hall gave it the name.",
"Big Ben got its name because of a joke.",
"Big Ben got its name from the Queen of the UK.",
"Victoria gave it the name."
] |
What's the author's purpose in writing this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
International students studying in the UK
The UK has a long history of welcoming international students to study in its universities and colleges. In the UK last year there were over 104,000 international students. Choosing which university or college to go to was like a life-changing decision. Do as much rese... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5081.txt | International students studying in the UK
The UK has a long history of welcoming international students to study in its universities and colleges. In the UK last year there were over 104,000 international students. Choosing which university or college to go to was like a life-changing decision. Do as much research as p... | [
"To give information about higher education in the UK.",
"To describe the types of universities across the UK.",
"To introduce the UK education system to students.",
"To attract international students to study in the UK."
] |
What can we learn about the elderly man? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Four schoolchildren from Belgrade, England were out on their bikes on Wednesday evening. Unexpectedly, they saw an elderly man grasping for breath in the street.They tried to call the police and ambulance service, but their phones were not working, due to network problems.
Before the Polish man became unconsci... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18616.txt | Four schoolchildren from Belgrade, England were out on their bikes on Wednesday evening. Unexpectedly, they saw an elderly man grasping for breath in the street.They tried to call the police and ambulance service, but their phones were not working, due to network problems.
Before the Polish man became unconscious, the ... | [
"He spoke Polish with the children.",
"He fell from his bike and got injured.",
"He was taken to hospital by the driver.",
"He recovered consciousness in the street."
] |
What can be the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The high school diploma is losing its value quickly, as a growing number of students graduate from school without the math and reading skills that colleges and companies require, according to a new report.
The high school graduation exams that most states require students to pass before they graduate rem... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1623.txt | The high school diploma is losing its value quickly, as a growing number of students graduate from school without the math and reading skills that colleges and companies require, according to a new report.
The high school graduation exams that most states require students to pass before they graduate remain far t... | [
"High School Diploma Means Little",
"Give Students More High-skill Jobs",
"Math and Reading Skills Really Matter",
"Judge Coursework at High Schools"
] |
What makes us unwilling to reconnect old friends? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Several years ago, I had a huge falling out with one of my best friends. So huge, in fact, that now I can't even remember what happened.
In the past nine years, I've seen her twice, and each time we've been polite but distant. And that troubles me because we were once inseparable. I'd like nothing more than to... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high733.txt | Several years ago, I had a huge falling out with one of my best friends. So huge, in fact, that now I can't even remember what happened.
In the past nine years, I've seen her twice, and each time we've been polite but distant. And that troubles me because we were once inseparable. I'd like nothing more than to go back ... | [
"Lack of money.",
"Busy time.",
"Regret and shame.",
"Fear and shyness."
] |
If Mary chooses a twin room and pick-up service(two-way), how much should she pay per day? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Homestay UK/Great Britain
Here you will find a selection of homestay hosts and host families in the UK. If you want to learn more about the British host family of your choice, please click on information at www. Homestaybooking. Com. You will then see a personal introduction of the UK homestay host. If you don... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9983.txt | Homestay UK/Great Britain
Here you will find a selection of homestay hosts and host families in the UK. If you want to learn more about the British host family of your choice, please click on information at www. Homestaybooking. Com. You will then see a personal introduction of the UK homestay host. If you don't want t... | [
"PS140.",
"PS137.",
"PS80.",
"PS77"
] |
The voucher mentioned in the passage _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Money off your rented textbooks from TextbookRental. ca
Offer details
*Pay online
*Limit l voucher per person,may buy 5 more for others
*Shipping is extra(average$6,return shipping included)
*The voucher is valid towards shipping
*Taxes extra
High spots
*Save up to 75%on every textbook
*Rent books by the seme... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20977.txt | Money off your rented textbooks from TextbookRental. ca
Offer details
*Pay online
*Limit l voucher per person,may buy 5 more for others
*Shipping is extra(average$6,return shipping included)
*The voucher is valid towards shipping
*Taxes extra
High spots
*Save up to 75%on every textbook
*Rent books by the semester
*pas... | [
"includes shipping fees",
"will be mailed to buyers",
"can't be used to pay taxes",
"needs to be cashed at banks"
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Thousands of taxi drivers in Shenyang, Liaoning province, reportedly blocked streets with their vehicles on Sunday in protest against unlicensed vehicles using taxi-hiring apps and apps-based car rental companies providing passenger services, including high-end cars. Although the drivers also complained about... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9578.txt | Thousands of taxi drivers in Shenyang, Liaoning province, reportedly blocked streets with their vehicles on Sunday in protest against unlicensed vehicles using taxi-hiring apps and apps-based car rental companies providing passenger services, including high-end cars. Although the drivers also complained about the with... | [
"The problem mentioned in the passage exists in all cities",
"App-based car rental is helpful in some sense",
"The government should regulate the app-based car rental market",
"Didi Dache is a China-foreign joint company"
] |
Lennon was forced to leave the US as a result of _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On December 8, 1980, John Lennon -an English musician who rose to fame as one of the founding members of Liverpool pop band The Beatles - was shot dead outside his New York apartment.
In the 1960s and 70s, Lennon was one of the most iconic men on the planet. Some 30 years ago on from his death, he is still res... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11761.txt | On December 8, 1980, John Lennon -an English musician who rose to fame as one of the founding members of Liverpool pop band The Beatles - was shot dead outside his New York apartment.
In the 1960s and 70s, Lennon was one of the most iconic men on the planet. Some 30 years ago on from his death, he is still respected by... | [
"the tension between Britain and America",
"his wife's political activity",
"his struggle for women's rights",
"his opposition to the war in Vietnam"
] |
The purpose of the passage is to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
High school students have always spread gossip in the halls, on the walls and on the phone. Now it's on the Internet, too. On various message boards, kids write about whom they hate, whom they think have fallen in love with each other and record other often hurtful things that may or may not be true.
Sixteen... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14300.txt | High school students have always spread gossip in the halls, on the walls and on the phone. Now it's on the Internet, too. On various message boards, kids write about whom they hate, whom they think have fallen in love with each other and record other often hurtful things that may or may not be true.
Sixteen-year-old... | [
"give some tips on how to prevent hurt of gossip on the Internet",
"list the difference between the old fashioned gossip and gossip on the Internet",
"advise students to keep away from the Internet",
"introduce different kinds of hurt students might meet with"
] |
Where is Congo? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The animal kingdom has a new member. On September 12, 2012, researchers made a report to the world that they discovered a new species of monkey. It is called the lesula. And it is only the second monkey species discovered in 28 years.
Scientists first saw the lesula in June, 2007 in Congo, a country in Africa... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4629.txt | The animal kingdom has a new member. On September 12, 2012, researchers made a report to the world that they discovered a new species of monkey. It is called the lesula. And it is only the second monkey species discovered in 28 years.
Scientists first saw the lesula in June, 2007 in Congo, a country in Africa. The les... | [
"In Asia.",
"In Africa.",
"In America.",
"In Europe."
] |
The purpose of the passage is to introduce _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The stars have come together for the 2014 QUT Classic fun run on Sunday, May 4! This year's fun run around central Brisbane not only promises a fantastic family day out--it also happens to be International Star Wars Day.
Hundreds of seriousand not so seriousparticipants will contest a choice of scenic l km , 5... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6704.txt | The stars have come together for the 2014 QUT Classic fun run on Sunday, May 4! This year's fun run around central Brisbane not only promises a fantastic family day out--it also happens to be International Star Wars Day.
Hundreds of seriousand not so seriousparticipants will contest a choice of scenic l km , 5km or l0k... | [
"a fun run around central Brisbane",
"an international Star Wars Day",
"a buskers festival in QUT",
"QUT's learning Potential Fund"
] |
The father was moved when _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There once was an old man aged 50,who had a lazy son aged 30. The son couldn't earn his own living , and still lived on his old father for food and clothing. The old man was very worried about him. So he took him to the fortune teller to have his fortune told.The father and son both believed what the fortune t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4538.txt | There once was an old man aged 50,who had a lazy son aged 30. The son couldn't earn his own living , and still lived on his old father for food and clothing. The old man was very worried about him. So he took him to the fortune teller to have his fortune told.The father and son both believed what the fortune teller sai... | [
"he thought his son was worried about him",
"he knew that his son would die ahead of him",
"his son would earn his own living when he died",
"he found his son worried about his money"
] |
Tim has 30 less apples than Martha, and Harry has half as many apples as Tim. If Martha has 68 apples, how many apples does Harry have? | Tim has 68-30 = <<68-30=38>>38 apples.
Harry has 38/2 = <<38/2=19>>19 apples.
#### 19 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tim has 30 less apples than Martha, and Harry has half as many apples as Tim. If Martha has 68 apples, how many apples does Harry have? | Tim has 68-30 = <<68-30=38>>38 apples.
Harry has 38/2 = <<38/2=19>>19 apples.
#### 19 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is formed from an alcohol that loses water? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is formed from an alcohol that loses water? | alkenes | science | null | null | null | amines | Bonds | alcohols | alkenes | Alcohols can lose water to form alkenes. | null | null | null |
What is the author's advice on achieving career satisfaction? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you want to love what you do for a living? Follow your passion. This piece of advice provides the foundation for modern thinking on career satisfaction. But this can be a problem.
I've spent the past several years researching and writing about the different strategies we use to seek happiness in our work. I... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5309.txt | Do you want to love what you do for a living? Follow your passion. This piece of advice provides the foundation for modern thinking on career satisfaction. But this can be a problem.
I've spent the past several years researching and writing about the different strategies we use to seek happiness in our work. It became ... | [
"Figuring out early what one will do in the future.",
"Matching the pre-existing passion to one's work.",
"Developing passion for what one is doing.",
"Discovering skills that lead to interesting careers."
] |
You can do all the following things during the weekday except _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Social Program: 22nd--26th August 2011
Monday Evening--Study Centre or Sports Park
Study Center: The school will be open from 7.45 pm to 9.35pm.
Sports Park: Aerobics, Swimming or Fitness Training (with a Fitness Card).
Tuesday Evening--Cinema
Cinema: To get your free ticket, you must write down which film you... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3086.txt | Social Program: 22nd--26th August 2011
Monday Evening--Study Centre or Sports Park
Study Center: The school will be open from 7.45 pm to 9.35pm.
Sports Park: Aerobics, Swimming or Fitness Training (with a Fitness Card).
Tuesday Evening--Cinema
Cinema: To get your free ticket, you must write down which film you would li... | [
"going to the cinema",
"going to the Chinese party",
"taking a historical walking tour",
"taking a mountain climbing tour"
] |
Frank invites his friends over to play video games. He bakes a pan of brownies before he arrives. He cuts 6 even columns and 3 even rows into the pan of brownies. If there are 6 people, including Frank, in total, how many brownies can they each eat? | There are 6 * 3 = <<6*3=18>>18 brownies in total.
Each person can eat 18 / 6 = <<18/6=3>>3 brownies.
#### 3 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Frank invites his friends over to play video games. He bakes a pan of brownies before he arrives. He cuts 6 even columns and 3 even rows into the pan of brownies. If there are 6 people, including Frank, in total, how many brownies can they each eat? | There are 6 * 3 = <<6*3=18>>18 brownies in total.
Each person can eat 18 / 6 = <<18/6=3>>3 brownies.
#### 3 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why did the Boones move? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some years went by. Then Father Boone called the family together. "Pack your things," he told them. "We are leaving here. Our farmland isn't good to live on. We can buy rich, cheap land in he southwest."
Sixteen-year-old Daniel was happy. "I'm glad we are going," he said. "I feel crowded here. There are too ma... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2827.txt | Some years went by. Then Father Boone called the family together. "Pack your things," he told them. "We are leaving here. Our farmland isn't good to live on. We can buy rich, cheap land in he southwest."
Sixteen-year-old Daniel was happy. "I'm glad we are going," he said. "I feel crowded here. There are too many houses... | [
"They never stayed long in one place.",
"Their farmland wasn't good to live on.",
"They found a nicer flat.",
"They got too much money."
] |
What have you learnt from the story? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After our hospital visit, my husband and I needed cheering up, so we thought we would treat ourselves to a big breakfast at our favorite restaurant. While we were waiting for our meals, we decided to use all our small change and make our wallets light, so we counted it out as we waited.
I vaguely remember see... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle21.txt | After our hospital visit, my husband and I needed cheering up, so we thought we would treat ourselves to a big breakfast at our favorite restaurant. While we were waiting for our meals, we decided to use all our small change and make our wallets light, so we counted it out as we waited.
I vaguely remember seeing a man... | [
"The old couple couldn't afford the meal.",
"The old couple paid the meal by small change.",
"The old couple had a free meal in the end",
"The old couple bought the man a big breakfast"
] |
Chinese government decided to give up _ from September 17, 2008. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chinese government has decided to give up the rules of food with no checking .According to the Xinhua News, from September 17th , 2008, Chinese government decided to give up the rules of food with no checking. Many people said yes to it. The officer said that these days, the food safety accident about children... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle406.txt | Chinese government has decided to give up the rules of food with no checking .According to the Xinhua News, from September 17th , 2008, Chinese government decided to give up the rules of food with no checking. Many people said yes to it. The officer said that these days, the food safety accident about children milk of ... | [
"food check rules",
"the rules of food with checking",
"the rules of food with no checking",
"checking all the food before they are sold"
] |
Which is NOT TRUE in the story? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mrs. Smith,
I was a students of yours in Grade Six, and I hope you still remember me. I'm writing this letter because I want to let you know that the school year with you was important and special to me.
It made a big contribution to my life.
I know I was very quiet in your class, and you never said much ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7821.txt | Dear Mrs. Smith,
I was a students of yours in Grade Six, and I hope you still remember me. I'm writing this letter because I want to let you know that the school year with you was important and special to me.
It made a big contribution to my life.
I know I was very quiet in your class, and you never said much to me. Bu... | [
"The teacher often said much to Jenny.",
"The teacher did something important in Jenny's life.",
"The teacher opened the world of books for Jenny.",
"The teacher read them all kinds of wonderful books."
] |
Which of the following can be the best title of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Amanda Clement grew up in Hudson,South Dakota.Baseball was always her favorite sport.Once in a while her brother Hank and his friends would let her play first base in their games.More often,however,they asked her to umpire for them,because they knew her calls would be fair and there would be no arguing.
One d... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3409.txt | Amanda Clement grew up in Hudson,South Dakota.Baseball was always her favorite sport.Once in a while her brother Hank and his friends would let her play first base in their games.More often,however,they asked her to umpire for them,because they knew her calls would be fair and there would be no arguing.
One day in 190... | [
"Amanda Clement.First Female Umpire",
"A Family of Baseball Fans",
"Baseball Games in Hawarden,Iowa",
"The Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown"
] |
When is Friendship Day celebrated in India? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Friendship Day in India falls on the first Sunday of August every year. It is celebrated with many activities.
Young people in India spend the day with their closest friends and have fun together. Most youngsters in India plan a movie or have a meal with their friends. Many friends may go on a drive to tourist... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15911.txt | Friendship Day in India falls on the first Sunday of August every year. It is celebrated with many activities.
Young people in India spend the day with their closest friends and have fun together. Most youngsters in India plan a movie or have a meal with their friends. Many friends may go on a drive to tourist places o... | [
"On August 2nd every year.",
"On the third weekend of August every year.",
"On August 1st every year.",
"On the first weekend of August every year."
] |
What forms in the ocean from the seafloor spreading? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What forms in the ocean from the seafloor spreading? | new oceanic crust | science | null | null | null | earthquakes | underwater volcanoes | tsunamis | new oceanic crust | In the oceans, plates move apart at mid-ocean ridges. Lava rises upward, erupts, and cools. Later, more lava erupts and pushes the original seafloor outward. This is seafloor spreading. Seafloor spreading forms new oceanic crust. The rising magma causes the ridge to be buoyant. This is why there is a mountain range run... | null | null | null |
If marriage is regarded as a duty to society, _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In China, if you are not married by the time you are 30, you are _ trouble: social blame and pressure from family and friends can get you down. And if you are a woman, it's even worse.
Many young people get married simply to get other people off their backs . This is a serious compromise. One ends up not mar... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8549.txt | In China, if you are not married by the time you are 30, you are _ trouble: social blame and pressure from family and friends can get you down. And if you are a woman, it's even worse.
Many young people get married simply to get other people off their backs . This is a serious compromise. One ends up not marrying the... | [
"everybody will be happy and satisfied",
"nobody will pay attention to whether you are happy or not in your family life",
"you can easily find an ideal partner",
"young people will have nothing to worry about in marriage"
] |
Why did Mario start to run his lemonade stand? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
8-year-old Mario spent one day selling lemonade in New Jersey. But he didn't do it for spending money. "The people in the hospital need more medicine," Mario said.
Mario's lemonade stand raised money after a group called Alex's Lemonade Stand, which is an organization that raises money for research on cancers ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14027.txt | 8-year-old Mario spent one day selling lemonade in New Jersey. But he didn't do it for spending money. "The people in the hospital need more medicine," Mario said.
Mario's lemonade stand raised money after a group called Alex's Lemonade Stand, which is an organization that raises money for research on cancers that affe... | [
"To show he was not afraid of brain tumors.",
"To help found an organization for cancers.",
"To support the research on kids' cancers.",
"To collect some of his spending money."
] |
According to the author, how could international aid reach the victims in time? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When international aid is given, steps must be taken to ensure that the aid reaches the people for whom it is intended. The way to achieve this may not be simple. It is very difficult for a nation to give help directly to people in another nation. The United Nations Organization (UNO) could undertake to direc... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4058.txt | When international aid is given, steps must be taken to ensure that the aid reaches the people for whom it is intended. The way to achieve this may not be simple. It is very difficult for a nation to give help directly to people in another nation. The United Nations Organization (UNO) could undertake to direct the dis... | [
"By solving the cost problems",
"By solving the transportation problems",
"By setting up a body of devoted people in every country.",
"By relying on the direct distribution of the UNO."
] |
Which of the following does the dolphin use to help it find its way around? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dolphins are not fish, but warm-blooded animals. They live in groups, and speak to each other in their own language. In this, they are like other animals, such as bees and birds. But dolphins are very different from almost all land animals. Their brain is nearly the same size as our own, and they live a long t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1952.txt | Dolphins are not fish, but warm-blooded animals. They live in groups, and speak to each other in their own language. In this, they are like other animals, such as bees and birds. But dolphins are very different from almost all land animals. Their brain is nearly the same size as our own, and they live a long time--at l... | [
"Its nose.",
"Its ears.",
"Its mouth.",
"Its eyes."
] |
What term refers to change in position over time? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What term refers to change in position over time? | velocity | science | null | null | null | Direction Replacement | Position Replacement | acceleration | velocity | Velocity is defined as change in position over time. Can you see that would be the slope of this graph? (slope = rise over run and in this case the ‘rise’ is position and the ‘run’ is time). Find the instantaneous speed at sec. | null | null | null |
What can be inferred from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our planet is home to about seven billion people. Since the 1990s, population experts have predicted the number would grow to nine billion before it begins to slow down and possibly decrease.
But a new report predicts the world's population is likely to increase to almost 11 billion by 2100. Based on the most ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12550.txt | Our planet is home to about seven billion people. Since the 1990s, population experts have predicted the number would grow to nine billion before it begins to slow down and possibly decrease.
But a new report predicts the world's population is likely to increase to almost 11 billion by 2100. Based on the most modern st... | [
"The world's population will increase constantly.",
"The population of Asia will rise by 5 billion by 2050.",
"John is optimistic about feeding the rising population.",
"Population growth in Africa was much slower than expected."
] |
According to Disney's new standards, _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mickey Mouse wants to help kids kick the junk food habit. The Walt Disney Company announced that it plans to advertise only healthier foods to kid.
By 2015, all food and drink products that are advertised on its TV channels, radio stations and websites will have to meet the company's nutrition standard for lim... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23938.txt | Mickey Mouse wants to help kids kick the junk food habit. The Walt Disney Company announced that it plans to advertise only healthier foods to kid.
By 2015, all food and drink products that are advertised on its TV channels, radio stations and websites will have to meet the company's nutrition standard for limiting cal... | [
"soft drinks are not allowed to be advertised",
"foods that are advertised should be fat-free",
"only perfectly nutritious products can be advertised",
"foods advertised should contain fewer than 10 grams of sugar"
] |
The passage mainly talks about _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One year, a college in the Unites States announced that it would offer a lot of money for the pure white marigold . The high reward attracted so many people, but in the nature, besides golden, the marigold is brown, and it is not easy to get the white one. So after they were excited for a time, many people had... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7096.txt | One year, a college in the Unites States announced that it would offer a lot of money for the pure white marigold . The high reward attracted so many people, but in the nature, besides golden, the marigold is brown, and it is not easy to get the white one. So after they were excited for a time, many people had forgotte... | [
"the difficulties",
"the possibility of going beyond experts",
"the unforgettable development of marigold",
"the importance of holding on to dreams"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE about carbon trading platforms? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BEIJING--As China scrambles to respond to the choking smog that has _ Beijing in recent weeks, authorities in several major cities are experimenting with carbon trading platforms. The schemes are one effort to get control over greenhouse gases in an economy still hungry for cheap energy.
It has been a persiste... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5175.txt | BEIJING--As China scrambles to respond to the choking smog that has _ Beijing in recent weeks, authorities in several major cities are experimenting with carbon trading platforms. The schemes are one effort to get control over greenhouse gases in an economy still hungry for cheap energy.
It has been a persistent concer... | [
"They are used to trade various resources.",
"They caused the choking smog in China.",
"They have been in existence for many years in China.",
"The choking smog may promote their development."
] |
You should notice the firm _ in advance if you've worked there for six years. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people are already planning to look for a new position when the job market picks up, but the way you quit can have a long term impact on your career. How to resign on good terms:
Be prepared.
Review your employee handbook or employment contract before announcing your decision, so you know what company pol... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18916.txt | Many people are already planning to look for a new position when the job market picks up, but the way you quit can have a long term impact on your career. How to resign on good terms:
Be prepared.
Review your employee handbook or employment contract before announcing your decision, so you know what company policy is re... | [
"more than two weeks",
"less than two weeks",
"only two weeks",
"only one moment"
] |
Which is TRUE ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Smith is thirty one .He is tall and heavy , and he has short hair . He likes children and his job .He works at school and gives the children classes from Monday to Friday .He often has much work to do , but he often plays games with his students after school .All his students like him very much .On Sunda... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6676.txt | Mr. Smith is thirty one .He is tall and heavy , and he has short hair . He likes children and his job .He works at school and gives the children classes from Monday to Friday .He often has much work to do , but he often plays games with his students after school .All his students like him very much .On Sunday he driv... | [
"He has a little work to do so he often plays with the children",
"He plays with the children from Monday to Friday .",
"He likes his students and plays games with them",
"He always works ,and doesn't play at all ."
] |
What did the doctor think of the suggestion which Nurse Maitland made? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1977 , a dead author of detective stories saved the life of a nineteen-month-old baby in a most unusual way. The author was Agatha Christie, a gentle married lady and one of the most successful writers of detective stories in the world. ks5u
In June 1977 , a baby girl became seriously ill in Qatar , near ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22819.txt | In 1977 , a dead author of detective stories saved the life of a nineteen-month-old baby in a most unusual way. The author was Agatha Christie, a gentle married lady and one of the most successful writers of detective stories in the world. ks5u
In June 1977 , a baby girl became seriously ill in Qatar , near Sandi Ara... | [
"They were very quick to agree with her.",
"They were unhappy over her interruption.",
"They said that she was wrong because thallium poisoning is very rare.",
"They thought it was a possibility worth considering."
] |
He began to work in _ and died in _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jack London was a famous American writer. He was born on January 12, 1876, in America.His family was very poor, and Jack had to leave school to make a living when he was twelve. He worked very hard.
Later Jack returned to school. He was strict with himself and worked hard at every subject, especially literat... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle944.txt | Jack London was a famous American writer. He was born on January 12, 1876, in America.His family was very poor, and Jack had to leave school to make a living when he was twelve. He worked very hard.
Later Jack returned to school. He was strict with himself and worked hard at every subject, especially literature .
In... | [
"1888;1916",
"1876;1916",
"1900;1956",
"1876;1900"
] |
The author of the passage tends to agree that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Marriages improve after children grow up and move out,according to an academic study, which suggests an "empty nest" is not always a bad thing.
Popular wisdom has it that parents' relationships may suffer once their young fly the coop, because they feel they have lost their purpose in life.However, a new study... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3426.txt | Marriages improve after children grow up and move out,according to an academic study, which suggests an "empty nest" is not always a bad thing.
Popular wisdom has it that parents' relationships may suffer once their young fly the coop, because they feel they have lost their purpose in life.However, a new study by resea... | [
"parents should build their life around their kids",
"parents should schedule quality time with each other before kids leave home",
"parents' relationship with their kids has no effect on marriages at all",
"parents should be pleased to see their kids leave home"
] |
What is the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How was your Children's Day? What kind of gifts did you get?
Eight third graders in some poor places in Hebei Province got new schoolbags as Children's Day gifts. They were very happy. There were pencils, pens, exercise books and many other school supplies in the schoolbags.
These schoolbags are from students ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle32.txt | How was your Children's Day? What kind of gifts did you get?
Eight third graders in some poor places in Hebei Province got new schoolbags as Children's Day gifts. They were very happy. There were pencils, pens, exercise books and many other school supplies in the schoolbags.
These schoolbags are from students in Beijin... | [
"Children's Day",
"The Gifts from Class5, Grade 3",
"Let's Help Students in Need",
"Eight Schoolbags"
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned in the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you come across much western children's literature?
Most English speaking children grow up with the same delightful set of fictional characters. The Winnie the Pooh stories involve a strange selections of animals such as a kangaroo, a pig, a donkey, a tiger, an owl and a bear, who live together in a woo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7736.txt | Have you come across much western children's literature?
Most English speaking children grow up with the same delightful set of fictional characters. The Winnie the Pooh stories involve a strange selections of animals such as a kangaroo, a pig, a donkey, a tiger, an owl and a bear, who live together in a wood, leadin... | [
"Treasure Island was written a long time ago.",
"Roald Dahi's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is a light-hearted book.",
"The Lord of the Rings was published earlier than Harry Potter.",
"Jim Hawkins wrote Treasure Island."
] |
Mandy is ten years older than Jackson. Adele is 3/4 as old as Jackson. What's the total of their ages 10 years from now If Jackson is 20 years old now? | In ten years, Jackson will be 20+10 = 30 years old.
If Jackson is 20 now, Mandy is 20+10 = <<20+10=30>>30 years old.
Ten years from now, Mandy will be 30+10 = <<30+10=40>>40 years old.
The combined age of Jackson and Mandy ten years from now is 30+40 = <<30+40=70>>70 years
Adele is 3/4 times as old as Jackson, meaning ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mandy is ten years older than Jackson. Adele is 3/4 as old as Jackson. What's the total of their ages 10 years from now If Jackson is 20 years old now? | In ten years, Jackson will be 20+10 = 30 years old.
If Jackson is 20 now, Mandy is 20+10 = <<20+10=30>>30 years old.
Ten years from now, Mandy will be 30+10 = <<30+10=40>>40 years old.
The combined age of Jackson and Mandy ten years from now is 30+40 = <<30+40=70>>70 years
Adele is 3/4 times as old as Jackson, meaning ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The first university was founded over _ years ago. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Attending a university is an important part of a person's life. Today, many people go to a university to study and train for a future job in subjects like law, medicine, or education. But the university is not a modern invention. It has a history that is over a thousand years old.
The world's oldest university... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10679.txt | Attending a university is an important part of a person's life. Today, many people go to a university to study and train for a future job in subjects like law, medicine, or education. But the university is not a modern invention. It has a history that is over a thousand years old.
The world's oldest university, Al-Azha... | [
"a hundrend",
"hundreds of",
"a thousand",
"thousands of"
] |
Where can we most probably read this text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's only 4 hours flying time from Sydney, but a world away. What better place to rest than a country where the only place people hurry is on the football field and things are done in "Fiji time"?
Viti Levu - Great Fiji - is the largest island. Here you'll find the capital Suva and the international airport at... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8086.txt | It's only 4 hours flying time from Sydney, but a world away. What better place to rest than a country where the only place people hurry is on the football field and things are done in "Fiji time"?
Viti Levu - Great Fiji - is the largest island. Here you'll find the capital Suva and the international airport at Nadi. Va... | [
"In a personal diary",
"In a science report",
"In a travel magazine",
"In a geography textbook"
] |
Supporters argue that the scheme _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Commuters who drive to work will face a parking charge of up to PS350 a year.Ministers are backing a workplace parking charge which will come into force in Nottingham in 2013 and is likely to be adopted across the country.The scheme will see firms with more than ten parking places for staff charged PS350 a y... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7553.txt | Commuters who drive to work will face a parking charge of up to PS350 a year.Ministers are backing a workplace parking charge which will come into force in Nottingham in 2013 and is likely to be adopted across the country.The scheme will see firms with more than ten parking places for staff charged PS350 a year for e... | [
"can help improve the parking conditions for the staff",
"should be applied to ail commuters driving to work",
"is certain to be carried out despite the objections",
"will relieve traffic pressure and improve public transport"
] |
The writer objects to efficiency mainly on the grounds that it _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our quarrel with efficiency is not that it gets things done, but that it is a thief of time when it leaves us no leisure to enjoy ourselves, and that it strains our nerves when we try to get things done perfectly. In building bridges, American engineers calculate so finely and exactly as to make the two ends c... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13083.txt | Our quarrel with efficiency is not that it gets things done, but that it is a thief of time when it leaves us no leisure to enjoy ourselves, and that it strains our nerves when we try to get things done perfectly. In building bridges, American engineers calculate so finely and exactly as to make the two ends come toget... | [
"entitles us to too much leisure time",
"deprives us of leisure time",
"urges us to get things done punctually",
"imposes on us a perfect concept of time"
] |
Why did the author buy his mother a purse? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One spring,when 1 was 1 0,during one of my father's layoffs,I could tell my mother was unhappy.I decided to cheer her up by buying her a special Mother's Day gift.
One day after school I rode my bike to the Agins,which,I learned years later,was known for its high-end fashions and style.I introduced myself to S... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5592.txt | One spring,when 1 was 1 0,during one of my father's layoffs,I could tell my mother was unhappy.I decided to cheer her up by buying her a special Mother's Day gift.
One day after school I rode my bike to the Agins,which,I learned years later,was known for its high-end fashions and style.I introduced myself to Sylvia Agi... | [
"To thank his mother for buying him a bike.",
"To show his ability of making money.",
"To make his mother happy.",
"To surprise his mother."
] |
Which do you think is the best title of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was feeling a little blue because my mother had been laid off from her job and she had lots of bills to pay. It left me wondering what was going to happen to us now. But it reassured me some when my mother told me she was relieved to be leaving since her boss wasn't the nicest person to be around.
I got off ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15691.txt | I was feeling a little blue because my mother had been laid off from her job and she had lots of bills to pay. It left me wondering what was going to happen to us now. But it reassured me some when my mother told me she was relieved to be leaving since her boss wasn't the nicest person to be around.
I got off the colle... | [
"An Unforgettable Experience",
"A Heart Touched By A Musical Soul",
"Music Can Do Wonders",
"A Good Deed Helped Me Out"
] |
What's the passage mainly about? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A couple of years ago, before a trip to China, Nicole Davis and her US women's volleyball teammates were warned about the prominence (, ) of coach "Jenny" Lang Ping in her native country.
"I was pushed over by Chinese journalists while I was just trying to put my luggage on the bus," said Davis.
Known as the "... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3594.txt | A couple of years ago, before a trip to China, Nicole Davis and her US women's volleyball teammates were warned about the prominence (, ) of coach "Jenny" Lang Ping in her native country.
"I was pushed over by Chinese journalists while I was just trying to put my luggage on the bus," said Davis.
Known as the "Iron Hamm... | [
"Staying professional.",
"Cheering for the Iron Hammer.",
"A match between China and the US.",
"Lang Ping's career as a coach."
] |
What troubles industries most in dealing with the dangerous waste problem? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Besides giving off gases and dusts into the air, humans produce waste that is poured on the environment. Often, this waste produced by major industries and people is harmful to both nature and human life.
One of the main causes of the large amount of dangerous waste is that people do not realize how large a pr... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3112.txt | Besides giving off gases and dusts into the air, humans produce waste that is poured on the environment. Often, this waste produced by major industries and people is harmful to both nature and human life.
One of the main causes of the large amount of dangerous waste is that people do not realize how large a problem it ... | [
"How to get government support.",
"How to increase their production.",
"How to store harmful waste.",
"How to cut down the related costs."
] |
In humans and other multicellular organisms, different types of what basic structures are specialized for specific jobs? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In humans and other multicellular organisms, different types of what basic structures are specialized for specific jobs? | cells | science | null | null | null | organs | proteins | lipids | cells | Different types of cells in the human body are specialized for specific jobs. Do you know the functions of any of the cell types shown here?. | null | null | null |
will probably provide you with articles about music and paintings. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Beauty: For lovers and fans of the arts. Beauty is a necessary magazine in your spare time. It brings you academic articles written by internationally famous scholars , yet with easy-to-understand examples, as well as information on exhibitions and sales all over the world.
World Weekly: It gives you a global ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24134.txt | Beauty: For lovers and fans of the arts. Beauty is a necessary magazine in your spare time. It brings you academic articles written by internationally famous scholars , yet with easy-to-understand examples, as well as information on exhibitions and sales all over the world.
World Weekly: It gives you a global view with... | [
"New View",
"World Weekly",
"Beauty",
"The Week"
] |
According to the engineer, the finding of the problem cost _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once there was something wrong with a machine in a factory. The workers could do nothing but turn to a German engineer for help, who drew a line on it and then said, "Take off the part where the line is and change it for a new one. "The machine, with a new line on, began running well again. The engineer then a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3978.txt | Once there was something wrong with a machine in a factory. The workers could do nothing but turn to a German engineer for help, who drew a line on it and then said, "Take off the part where the line is and change it for a new one. "The machine, with a new line on, began running well again. The engineer then asked for ... | [
"only one dollar",
"$ 29.999",
"nothing",
"less than the now part"
] |
" _ "is the best title for this passage. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Two thieves came to a house to steal something. They dug a hole in the wall of the house. There lived many mice in the house. The woman in the moonlight saw a mouse crawl into the house."Look!In comes one,"she said to the man in the house. The thief was so frightened that he hurriedly crawled out of the house ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14578.txt | Two thieves came to a house to steal something. They dug a hole in the wall of the house. There lived many mice in the house. The woman in the moonlight saw a mouse crawl into the house."Look!In comes one,"she said to the man in the house. The thief was so frightened that he hurriedly crawled out of the house and said ... | [
"Two Clever Thieves",
"Terrible Mice",
"Hit the Mark by a Fluke",
"A Clever Couple"
] |
What can be a suitable title for the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A warm drink of milk before bed has long been the best choice for those wanting a good night's sleep. But now a study has found it really does help people nod off--if it is milked from a cow at night.
Researchers have discovered that "night milk" contains more melatonin , which has been proven to help people f... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13730.txt | A warm drink of milk before bed has long been the best choice for those wanting a good night's sleep. But now a study has found it really does help people nod off--if it is milked from a cow at night.
Researchers have discovered that "night milk" contains more melatonin , which has been proven to help people feel sleep... | [
"Night Milk and Sleep",
"Fat Sugar and Health",
"An Experiment on Mice",
"Milk Drinking and Health"
] |
What would be the best title for the news report? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
MIANYANG--At a corner of the city's Jiuzhou Stadium, one of the biggest camps set up for those left homeless in the earthquake, 62-year-old Liu Yaorong was leaning against a window on Thursday.
Pointing to a quilt and clothes he received from the local government, he said: "These are all I have. My home collap... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11379.txt | MIANYANG--At a corner of the city's Jiuzhou Stadium, one of the biggest camps set up for those left homeless in the earthquake, 62-year-old Liu Yaorong was leaning against a window on Thursday.
Pointing to a quilt and clothes he received from the local government, he said: "These are all I have. My home collapsed in th... | [
"Elderly react more quickly to flood disaster",
"Elderly try hard to deal with quake disaster",
"Elderly prefer to stay at their own home",
"Elderly are well cared for by government"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT the reason why shopping online becomes a campus trend? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At noon, Shi Huizi received a text message: "This is Yuantong Express. Please come to the school gate and pick up your parcel." The 22-year-old girl at Beijing International Studies University rushed to the school gate, where hundreds of parcels lay waiting to be collected by their owners.
This scene is not un... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8696.txt | At noon, Shi Huizi received a text message: "This is Yuantong Express. Please come to the school gate and pick up your parcel." The 22-year-old girl at Beijing International Studies University rushed to the school gate, where hundreds of parcels lay waiting to be collected by their owners.
This scene is not uncommon on... | [
"Because of the mind of not wanting to be left out in a group.",
"Because many students turn to online shops trying to buy rare items in China.",
"Because it is convenient to buy online.",
"Because the school hasn't taught them how to consume wisely."
] |
Which of the following shows the order in which the SETI network works? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sometimes life gets a little dull. What used to be fun and different becomes boring. That is the time to look for something new. It is the time for a big idea to get your mind off everyday life. So why not search for extraterrestrial intelligence? Or even better, why not get your computer to do it for you?
O... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15078.txt | Sometimes life gets a little dull. What used to be fun and different becomes boring. That is the time to look for something new. It is the time for a big idea to get your mind off everyday life. So why not search for extraterrestrial intelligence? Or even better, why not get your computer to do it for you?
Over two m... | [
"Radio telescope-SETI website-Volunteers' computer-SETI base",
"Radio telescope-SETI base-SETI website-Volunteers' computer",
"SETI base-SETI website-Volunteers' computers-Radio telescope",
"SETI base-Radio telescope-SETI website-Volunteers' computers"
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"The Heart of the Matter," the newly-released report by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS), deserves praise for attaching the importance of the humanities and social sciences to the prosperity and security of liberal democracy in America. Regrettably, however, the report's failure to address the ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18788.txt | "The Heart of the Matter," the newly-released report by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS), deserves praise for attaching the importance of the humanities and social sciences to the prosperity and security of liberal democracy in America. Regrettably, however, the report's failure to address the true natu... | [
"professors are routinely supportive of free markets",
"intellectual investigation are put great value on in college",
"progressive public policy is out of boundaries of proper study",
"professors have prejudice against classical liberal ideas"
] |
Tree Elementary School is raising money for a new playground. Mrs. Johnson’s class raised $2300, which is twice the amount that Mrs. Sutton’s class raised. Mrs. Sutton’s class raised 8 times less than Miss Rollin’s class. Miss Rollin’s class raised a third of the total amount raised by the school. How much money did th... | Find the amount Mrs. Sutton’s class raised by dividing $2300 by 2. $2300/2 = $<<2300/2=1150>>1150
Find the amount Miss Rollin’s class raised by multiplying $1150 by 8. $1150 x 8 = $<<1150*8=9200>>9200
Multiply $9200 by 3 to find the total amount raised. $9200 x 3 = $<<9200*3=27600>>27600
Convert 2% to decimal. 2/100 = ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tree Elementary School is raising money for a new playground. Mrs. Johnson’s class raised $2300, which is twice the amount that Mrs. Sutton’s class raised. Mrs. Sutton’s class raised 8 times less than Miss Rollin’s class. Miss Rollin’s class raised a third of the total amount raised by the school. How much money did th... | Find the amount Mrs. Sutton’s class raised by dividing $2300 by 2. $2300/2 = $<<2300/2=1150>>1150
Find the amount Miss Rollin’s class raised by multiplying $1150 by 8. $1150 x 8 = $<<1150*8=9200>>9200
Multiply $9200 by 3 to find the total amount raised. $9200 x 3 = $<<9200*3=27600>>27600
Convert 2% to decimal. 2/100 = ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following sentences best expresses the main idea of the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a world today of immense technology, population growth and economic flourish, planning for future residential and commercial developments needs careful analysis with well thought through assumptions about effects on the environment and the people of the community.
One example of a growing city is Wooster,... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13845.txt | In a world today of immense technology, population growth and economic flourish, planning for future residential and commercial developments needs careful analysis with well thought through assumptions about effects on the environment and the people of the community.
One example of a growing city is Wooster, Ohio, my... | [
"Planning for future residential and commercial developments has bad effects on the environment and the living things.",
"With a safety growth of population, more homes and more workplaces are needed.",
"With immense technology, population growth and economic prosperity, we need to plan for the future.",
"Whe... |
Which language did the name "English" come from? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The English language started about 1500 years ago in England.Three groups of people came to the country.They were the Angles,the Saxons,and the Jutes.These three groups brought their languages with them to England.After some time,the three languages became one new languageEnglish.The name "English" comes from ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19480.txt | The English language started about 1500 years ago in England.Three groups of people came to the country.They were the Angles,the Saxons,and the Jutes.These three groups brought their languages with them to England.After some time,the three languages became one new languageEnglish.The name "English" comes from the Angle... | [
"Modern English.",
"The Angles.",
"The Jutes.",
"The Saxons."
] |
What did the children think the old man was like at first? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time, there was a garden in the village. Its owner was an old man. He had been away for several years to visit his friends. It was a large lovely garden with soft green grass and beautiful flowers. While the old man was away, some children came to play in the garden every afternoon. The birds in th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1852.txt | Once upon a time, there was a garden in the village. Its owner was an old man. He had been away for several years to visit his friends. It was a large lovely garden with soft green grass and beautiful flowers. While the old man was away, some children came to play in the garden every afternoon. The birds in the garden ... | [
"Kind",
"Creative",
"Outgoing",
"Terrible"
] |
Which of the following is NOT necessary for a young man who wants to drive a car alone? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Britain you're allowed to drive a car when you're seventeen. You have to get a special two-year driving license before you can start. When you're leaning, someone with a full license always has to be in the car with you because you aren't allowed to drive the car on the road alone. You don't have to go to a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4585.txt | In Britain you're allowed to drive a car when you're seventeen. You have to get a special two-year driving license before you can start. When you're leaning, someone with a full license always has to be in the car with you because you aren't allowed to drive the car on the road alone. You don't have to go to a driving ... | [
"He should reach the age of 17.",
"He should get a special two-year driving license.",
"He should learn to drive in a driving school.",
"He should pass a driving test to get a full license."
] |
From the passage, we can learn that the EP_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all know that the cost of heating our homes will continue to be a significant burden on the family budget. Now millions of people are saving on their heating bills with the EP portable heater. With over one million satisfied customers around d the world, the new EP heats better and faster, saves more on h... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17289.txt | We all know that the cost of heating our homes will continue to be a significant burden on the family budget. Now millions of people are saving on their heating bills with the EP portable heater. With over one million satisfied customers around d the world, the new EP heats better and faster, saves more on heating bi... | [
"runs without any noise",
"doesn't burn up oxygen",
"makes people get sleepy fast",
"is unsuitable for children and pets"
] |
What did the girl ask her mother to do? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One midnight, a little girl woke up to go to the bathroom. She got up and down her bed, walked to the bedroom door and opened it. She looked outside and walked back, because it was so dark that she was scared.
Her mother said, "Don't be afraid, honey. Take courage!"
"What's courage?" she asked, running to her ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7013.txt | One midnight, a little girl woke up to go to the bathroom. She got up and down her bed, walked to the bedroom door and opened it. She looked outside and walked back, because it was so dark that she was scared.
Her mother said, "Don't be afraid, honey. Take courage!"
"What's courage?" she asked, running to her mother's ... | [
"To blow some courage breath.",
"To go to the bathroom with her.",
"To cook some food for her.",
"To tell her some funny stories."
] |
What type of ionic compound is formed from acid and bases reacting with each other? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of ionic compound is formed from acid and bases reacting with each other? | salt | science | null | null | null | dry | isolated | common | salt | Acids have some properties in common. They turn litmus, a plant extract, red. They react with some metals to give off H2 gas. They react with carbonate and hydrogen carbonate salts to give off CO2 gas. Acids that are ingested typically have a sour, sharp taste. (The name acid comes from the Latin word acidus, meaning “... | null | null | null |
Where can you find this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently, an Internet game has become a new fashion among young office workers and students. People can "farm" on a piece of "land" and "grow", "sell" or even "steal vegetables", "flowers" and "fruits" on the Net. They can earn some e-money and buy more "seeds", "pets" and even "houses".
Joyce interviewed some... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2140.txt | Recently, an Internet game has become a new fashion among young office workers and students. People can "farm" on a piece of "land" and "grow", "sell" or even "steal vegetables", "flowers" and "fruits" on the Net. They can earn some e-money and buy more "seeds", "pets" and even "houses".
Joyce interviewed some young pe... | [
"In a car magazine.",
"In an advertisement.",
"In a newspaper.",
"In a science book."
] |
Why did Xu Lingfei take her son to visit Tu's former home? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
China's admiration of outstanding scholars has turned the well-preserved childhood home of TuYouyou,the Chinese pharmacologist who won this year's Nobel Prize in physiology or Medicine,into a popular tourist destination.
Since it was announced on Monday that 84-year-old Tu had become the first Chinese citize... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19852.txt | China's admiration of outstanding scholars has turned the well-preserved childhood home of TuYouyou,the Chinese pharmacologist who won this year's Nobel Prize in physiology or Medicine,into a popular tourist destination.
Since it was announced on Monday that 84-year-old Tu had become the first Chinese citizen to win ... | [
"She admired Tu very much.",
"She planned to buy the house.",
"She intended to take photos there.",
"She wanted her son to be inspired."
] |
Students like _ very much. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Students like fast food very much. Many of them like to meet friends in a fast food restaurant. They can eat many kinds of food and listen to music in the restaurant. They like to have chicken, French fries, hamburgers, salad and Cola. Their favorite food is ice-cream. But I don't think fast food is healthy... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4485.txt | Students like fast food very much. Many of them like to meet friends in a fast food restaurant. They can eat many kinds of food and listen to music in the restaurant. They like to have chicken, French fries, hamburgers, salad and Cola. Their favorite food is ice-cream. But I don't think fast food is healthy. I like ... | [
"Cola",
"ice crean",
"chicken",
"fast food"
] |
Why do the researchers do this study? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you feeling blue? An American study suggests that being surrounded by happy friends and neighbours could have more of an effect on your happiness than money.That is the finding of researchers from Harvard University and the University of California at San Diego.
Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler stu... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16845.txt | Are you feeling blue? An American study suggests that being surrounded by happy friends and neighbours could have more of an effect on your happiness than money.That is the finding of researchers from Harvard University and the University of California at San Diego.
Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler studied the ... | [
"They want to learn about the importance of having friends.",
"They want to find a way to let people get rid of depression.",
"They want to supply more information to hospitals.",
"They want to learn about social effects on health."
] |
She went to bed before _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wei Hua had a busy day yesterday. She got up before 7 o'clock in the morning, and quickly washed her hands and face. She got to school early. She had a little rest after lunch, but worked hard in class all day. She played basketball after school, and then she walked home.
Wei Hua's pen was broken, so she neede... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4059.txt | Wei Hua had a busy day yesterday. She got up before 7 o'clock in the morning, and quickly washed her hands and face. She got to school early. She had a little rest after lunch, but worked hard in class all day. She played basketball after school, and then she walked home.
Wei Hua's pen was broken, so she needed a new o... | [
"10: l5",
"9: 45",
"10: 30",
"10: 00"
] |
What did Lisa know about her father? She knew her father's _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lisa never had the chance to know her father. He and her mother divorced when she was just a young child. Even though he didn't move far, he never came to visit his children.
Lisa often wondered about her father. What did he look like and what was he doing? All she knew was his name: Jeff White.
After Lisa gre... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7584.txt | Lisa never had the chance to know her father. He and her mother divorced when she was just a young child. Even though he didn't move far, he never came to visit his children.
Lisa often wondered about her father. What did he look like and what was he doing? All she knew was his name: Jeff White.
After Lisa grew up, she... | [
"looks",
"name",
"hobby",
"job"
] |
Which of the following words can best describe the viewer's feelings when seeing the blind cross the street? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We have all heard the expression: "Remember to stop and smell the roses." But, how often do we really take time out of our hectic fast-paced lives to notice the world around us?
I am as guilty as anyone of tuning out the world in this manner, especially when I am driving on California's overcrowded streets. A ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18811.txt | We have all heard the expression: "Remember to stop and smell the roses." But, how often do we really take time out of our hectic fast-paced lives to notice the world around us?
I am as guilty as anyone of tuning out the world in this manner, especially when I am driving on California's overcrowded streets. A short tim... | [
"Relieved; Guilty; Nervous",
"Amazed; Nervous; Relieved",
"Frightened; Moved; Guilty",
"Frightened; Regretful; Relieved"
] |
Why does Mars appear to be bigger and brighter when it passes "opposition"? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last week, we explained that the planet Mars has passed "opposition. "It passed a point opposite the Sun. This week, we tell about the planet's surprising motion among the stars.
For thousands of years, people have recognized that planets travel among the stars. The planets generally follow the path taken by ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23924.txt | Last week, we explained that the planet Mars has passed "opposition. "It passed a point opposite the Sun. This week, we tell about the planet's surprising motion among the stars.
For thousands of years, people have recognized that planets travel among the stars. The planets generally follow the path taken by the Sun t... | [
"It is overtaking the earth.",
"It follows the path of the sun.",
"It moves in an elliptical orbit.",
"It travels in a circular orbit."
] |
Which is the best title of this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Did you sleep the day away on March 21? Well, you should have done that because it was World Sleeping Day. This is the one day of the year when people around the world care about their sleep and ask themselves a lot of questions about sleep.
Why do we need sleep? Nobody as yet can give a correct answer to this... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6787.txt | Did you sleep the day away on March 21? Well, you should have done that because it was World Sleeping Day. This is the one day of the year when people around the world care about their sleep and ask themselves a lot of questions about sleep.
Why do we need sleep? Nobody as yet can give a correct answer to this question... | [
"Something About Sleep",
"World Sleeping Day",
"A Good Sleep",
"Amount of Sleep"
] |
The old man was satisfied with _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once there was an old man who liked being told lies. He said "Any man who can tell me two lies which can satisfy me can marry my daughter." So all the liars in the countryside came to his house. But he said to all of them, "I am not satisfied with your lies. I would not give my daughter to any of you. One day,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23724.txt | Once there was an old man who liked being told lies. He said "Any man who can tell me two lies which can satisfy me can marry my daughter." So all the liars in the countryside came to his house. But he said to all of them, "I am not satisfied with your lies. I would not give my daughter to any of you. One day, however,... | [
"the young man's first lie",
"the young man's second lie",
"either of the young man's lies",
"Both of the young man's lies"
] |
According to the passage, if an Englishman is on the beach, he will probably _ to show his own space to others. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People often say that an Englishman's home is his castle. They mean that the home is very important and personal. Most people in Britain live in houses rather than in flats, and many people own their homes. They can paint and change them in any way they like. In a crowded city everyone knows that he or she has... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7006.txt | People often say that an Englishman's home is his castle. They mean that the home is very important and personal. Most people in Britain live in houses rather than in flats, and many people own their homes. They can paint and change them in any way they like. In a crowded city everyone knows that he or she has _ space ... | [
"cover himself with sands",
"sit in another person's chair",
"spread sands around him",
"talk loudly with his friends"
] |
From the passage we know that the evolutionary scale is graded according to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All plant cells are capable of taking up water. Even dead ones do to a certain degree. Absorption of water by dead cell walls makes wood become larger.
In common land plants, the living cells of roots take upmost of the water. Land plants without roots do exist, however. Those greenish-yellow lichens you see o... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15743.txt | All plant cells are capable of taking up water. Even dead ones do to a certain degree. Absorption of water by dead cell walls makes wood become larger.
In common land plants, the living cells of roots take upmost of the water. Land plants without roots do exist, however. Those greenish-yellow lichens you see on rocks i... | [
"evolutionary cycles",
"heights and depths",
"time",
"kinds"
] |
What is the term for the muscular duct through which sperm are propelled? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the term for the muscular duct through which sperm are propelled? | the vas deferens | science | null | null | null | the västerås deferens | the glarus deferens | the glans deferens | the vas deferens | null | null | null | |
It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
(ALAUDDIN VALLEY) -- Russia's relationship with Tajikistan has _ following an incident involving a Russian pilot who was arrested -- after making an emergency landing in the Central Asian nation.
Russia responded by beginning to drive out Tajik guest workers, a move that threatens Tajikistan's entire economy.... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21487.txt | (ALAUDDIN VALLEY) -- Russia's relationship with Tajikistan has _ following an incident involving a Russian pilot who was arrested -- after making an emergency landing in the Central Asian nation.
Russia responded by beginning to drive out Tajik guest workers, a move that threatens Tajikistan's entire economy. In total... | [
"There are more men than women in Tajikistan",
"Women in the Alauddin Valley do half the farm work",
"Tajikistan is perhaps not very rich",
"In summer all women spend four months in the mountains"
] |
Why does the author recommend Bicentennial Children's Park? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For families on vacation,a playground provides a welcome break from sightseeing.It can also provide a glimpse into the local culture,from the setup of the park to the ways families interact.Here are the designs that live up to that challenge.
Fruit and Scent Park, Stockholm
Is there a picky eater on a steady d... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19191.txt | For families on vacation,a playground provides a welcome break from sightseeing.It can also provide a glimpse into the local culture,from the setup of the park to the ways families interact.Here are the designs that live up to that challenge.
Fruit and Scent Park, Stockholm
Is there a picky eater on a steady diet of ch... | [
"It becomes part of the surroundings.",
"It was built to improve people's lives.",
"It amuses kids and helps parents get relaxed.",
"It provides slides for both children and adults."
] |
As to the relationship between growth and development, what can we infer from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We often use the words growth and development as if they meant essentially the same thing. But this may not always be the case. One can easily imagine instances in which a country has achieved higher levels of income (growth) with little or no benefit coming to most of its citizens (development).
In the past, ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5115.txt | We often use the words growth and development as if they meant essentially the same thing. But this may not always be the case. One can easily imagine instances in which a country has achieved higher levels of income (growth) with little or no benefit coming to most of its citizens (development).
In the past, most deve... | [
"Development is a reliable measure of growth.",
"Growth always brings about development.",
"Development is not necessarily the result of growth.",
"Growth and development refer to the same thing."
] |
There are some _ in the park. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a park near my home. People like to go to this park after work. Some of them go to the park every day. Look! That is Mr. King. He is sitting on a chair and watching the children. Some children are playing a game. Some boys are playing soccer. Lucy and Lily are standing under a tree. They are talking. ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3267.txt | There is a park near my home. People like to go to this park after work. Some of them go to the park every day. Look! That is Mr. King. He is sitting on a chair and watching the children. Some children are playing a game. Some boys are playing soccer. Lucy and Lily are standing under a tree. They are talking. There is ... | [
"birds and cats",
"chairs and boats",
"balls and kites",
"Houses and buses"
] |
There are 36 seagulls on the roof of the Taco Bell. Kids scare 1/4 of them away by throwing stones, and 1/3 of the remaining birds decide to fly to McDonald's parking lot. How many seagulls are left? | First find how many birds get scared away by kids: 36 seagulls / 4 = <<36/4=9>>9 seagulls
Then subtract that number from the starting total: 36 seagulls - 9 seagulls = <<36-9=27>>27 seagulls
Then divide that number by 3: 27 seagulls / 3 = <<27/3=9>>9 seagulls
Then subtract that number from the 27 seagulls to find the f... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are 36 seagulls on the roof of the Taco Bell. Kids scare 1/4 of them away by throwing stones, and 1/3 of the remaining birds decide to fly to McDonald's parking lot. How many seagulls are left? | First find how many birds get scared away by kids: 36 seagulls / 4 = <<36/4=9>>9 seagulls
Then subtract that number from the starting total: 36 seagulls - 9 seagulls = <<36-9=27>>27 seagulls
Then divide that number by 3: 27 seagulls / 3 = <<27/3=9>>9 seagulls
Then subtract that number from the 27 seagulls to find the f... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What do you get to know from article 1? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
1. Summer came early to Middlesbrough yesterday, as temperatures shot up to 22degC (71degF), a record for March. But local NFU agent Jim Wilkes says it could be bad news for farmers. "The crops will think it's summer," he told our reporter, "and start sprouting four weeks before time."
2. The death toll of... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7979.txt | 1. Summer came early to Middlesbrough yesterday, as temperatures shot up to 22degC (71degF), a record for March. But local NFU agent Jim Wilkes says it could be bad news for farmers. "The crops will think it's summer," he told our reporter, "and start sprouting four weeks before time."
2. The death toll of the Burn... | [
"It is as cold as usual in Middlesbrough, and the farmers are pleased.",
"It is hotter than usual in Middlesbrough, and the farmers are pleased.",
"It is hotter than usual in Middlesbrough, and the farmers are worried.",
"It is colder than usual in Middlesbrough, and the farmers are worried."
] |
In the movie The Croods, the escaping family is led by _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Movies coming soon
The Croods
Length of time:1 hour 32 minutes
Style: Family, Action
Release date : November 22, 2014
Directors: Kirk De Micco, Chris Sanders
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds
Summary
A prehistoric family are forced to flee their cave after it's destroyed by a disaster that thre... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10692.txt | Movies coming soon
The Croods
Length of time:1 hour 32 minutes
Style: Family, Action
Release date : November 22, 2014
Directors: Kirk De Micco, Chris Sanders
Starring: Nicolas Cage, Emma Stone, Ryan Reynolds
Summary
A prehistoric family are forced to flee their cave after it's destroyed by a disaster that threatens to ... | [
"Ryan Reynolds",
"a smart teen",
"the father",
"the mother"
] |
The study shows that growing houseplants can_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Houseplants clean the air and brighten a room. Occasionally, they drive us mad as we wonder how exactly we managed to kill yet another "unkillable" houseplant. (In that way, they provide great lessons in perseverance as well!) But it looks like there's one more great reason to grow houseplants: their presence ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17906.txt | Houseplants clean the air and brighten a room. Occasionally, they drive us mad as we wonder how exactly we managed to kill yet another "unkillable" houseplant. (In that way, they provide great lessons in perseverance as well!) But it looks like there's one more great reason to grow houseplants: their presence in your w... | [
"clean the air",
"make the house beautiful",
"increase attention spans",
"have the joy of caring"
] |
The passage above is most probably taken from _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Two of the hardest things to accomplish in this world are to acquire wealth by honest effort and, having gained it, to learn how to use it properly. Recently 1 walked into the locker room of a rather well-known golf club after finishing a round.It was in the late afternoon and most of the members had left for ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17974.txt | Two of the hardest things to accomplish in this world are to acquire wealth by honest effort and, having gained it, to learn how to use it properly. Recently 1 walked into the locker room of a rather well-known golf club after finishing a round.It was in the late afternoon and most of the members had left for their hom... | [
"an autobiography",
"a photography book",
"a science fiction",
"a USA travel brochure"
] |
David's greatest problem is that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Computer programmer David Jones earned PS35,000 a year designing new computer games, yet he cannot find a bank prepared to let him have a check card, he has been told to wait another two years until he is 18.
He works for a small firm in Liverpool, where most young people of his age are finding jobs. David's b... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5196.txt | Computer programmer David Jones earned PS35,000 a year designing new computer games, yet he cannot find a bank prepared to let him have a check card, he has been told to wait another two years until he is 18.
He works for a small firm in Liverpool, where most young people of his age are finding jobs. David's biggest he... | [
"he can't be treated as an adult by the bank.",
"he doesn't make as many games as he wishes.",
"he doesn't know what to buy with the money.",
"he is too young to drive a car."
] |
What's the main idea of this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mike McClure walked into Sarasota Bay for a little fishing on a beautiful day last April. This afternoon, the water was shallow enough at low tide that McClure could easily walk 100 yards offshore and cast his line in any direction.
Near sunset, still without a fish, he decided to turn back. Rather than turn... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16139.txt | Mike McClure walked into Sarasota Bay for a little fishing on a beautiful day last April. This afternoon, the water was shallow enough at low tide that McClure could easily walk 100 yards offshore and cast his line in any direction.
Near sunset, still without a fish, he decided to turn back. Rather than turn to his e... | [
"Enjoy fishing on a beautiful day.",
"Help others when they are in trouble.",
"A terrible experience during fishing.",
"How to rescue people when they're drowning."
] |
Why was the writer's mother happy that day? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was seven years old my mom was diagnosed with cancer. The doctors told us my mom might be saved with surgery. But it could also kill her. She chose to have it.
The day before the surgery I was off school, and my mom planned the best day of my life, everything I loved at seven and everything that would p... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20912.txt | When I was seven years old my mom was diagnosed with cancer. The doctors told us my mom might be saved with surgery. But it could also kill her. She chose to have it.
The day before the surgery I was off school, and my mom planned the best day of my life, everything I loved at seven and everything that would put a smil... | [
"Because she left her child a special memory.",
"Because she realized her child had grown up.",
"Because she was proud of what her child had done.",
"Because she expected the surgery to be successful."
] |
What does the move of the bees' southern limits lead to? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jeremy Kerr, a researcher at the University of Ottawa in Canada, and his colleagues analyzed more than 400,000 observations of bumblebee species collected in North America and Europe from 1975 to 2010. When the researchers recorded the locations of these bee populations, they found that many of the 67 species ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15027.txt | Jeremy Kerr, a researcher at the University of Ottawa in Canada, and his colleagues analyzed more than 400,000 observations of bumblebee species collected in North America and Europe from 1975 to 2010. When the researchers recorded the locations of these bee populations, they found that many of the 67 species analyzed ... | [
"The birth of new bee species.",
"The rise of the bees' population.",
"The evolution of the bees.",
"The reduction of the bees' habitat."
] |
Which sentence is true according to the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
American scientists say musical training seems to improve communication skills. They found that developing musical skills involves the same process in the brain as learning how to speak. The scientists say that could help children with learning disabilities.
Nina Kraus is a neurobiologist at Northwestern Unive... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21504.txt | American scientists say musical training seems to improve communication skills. They found that developing musical skills involves the same process in the brain as learning how to speak. The scientists say that could help children with learning disabilities.
Nina Kraus is a neurobiologist at Northwestern University in ... | [
"The brain stem controls our ability to speak.",
"The musical training process involves putting together different kinds of information, hearing music, looking at musical notes, touching an instrument and watching other musicians.",
"Experts think train stem can't be developed.",
"The brain stem has something... |
What is the suitable title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Weighing too much can damage your health, and obesity is a growing problem for both kids and adults around the world. Sleep might be one answer to the problem. A new study has found that elementary school students who slept too little were more likely to gain pounds.
Past studies have shown a link between slee... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19585.txt | Weighing too much can damage your health, and obesity is a growing problem for both kids and adults around the world. Sleep might be one answer to the problem. A new study has found that elementary school students who slept too little were more likely to gain pounds.
Past studies have shown a link between sleeping less... | [
"The benefits of enough sleep for children",
"Sleeping less increases the risk of obesity",
"Which comes first, little sleep or obesity?",
"How many hours of sleep do children need?"
] |
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