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Observations suggest that a force applied to an object is always applied by what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Observations suggest that a force applied to an object is always applied by what? | another object | science | null | null | null | dark matter | itself | gravity | another object | Where do forces come from? Observations suggest that a force applied to an object is always applied by another object. A hammer strikes a nail, a car pulls a trailer, and a person pushes a grocery cart. Newton realized that forces are not so one-sided. When the hammer exerts a force on the nail, the nail also exerts a ... | null | null | null |
How many pieces of advice does the writer give us to bridge the generation gap? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents, don't worry about it. Here are some advice for you to _ the generation gap .
Don't argue with... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1266.txt | Some people think only school children do not agree with their parents, however, it is not true. Communication is a problem for parents and children of all ages. If it's hard for you to communicate with your parents, don't worry about it. Here are some advice for you to _ the generation gap .
Don't argue with your par... | [
"5.",
"4.",
"3.",
"2."
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If a friend visits you for the weekend, he or she can _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You have a special card which operates the electronic lock on your room door and a key for the main door of the door of the hotel. These are your responsibility and should never be lent to anyone, including your fellow classmates. If you lose them you will be charged PS20 per replacement. Do not leave your roo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4335.txt | You have a special card which operates the electronic lock on your room door and a key for the main door of the door of the hotel. These are your responsibility and should never be lent to anyone, including your fellow classmates. If you lose them you will be charged PS20 per replacement. Do not leave your room unlocke... | [
"stay at a local guesthouse",
"book an empty house for free",
"use an empty bed without permission",
"share your room by paying your roommate"
] |
Rose Cooper and her colleagues did the experiment in order to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A study now lends support to the idea that meal-time distractions can mask the clues that we really have eaten quite enough. Moreover, it finds, the caloric fallout of not paying attention to what we're eating doesn't necessarily end when a meal is over.
Rose Cooperfrom England, and her colleagues gather... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20338.txt | A study now lends support to the idea that meal-time distractions can mask the clues that we really have eaten quite enough. Moreover, it finds, the caloric fallout of not paying attention to what we're eating doesn't necessarily end when a meal is over.
Rose Cooperfrom England, and her colleagues gathered 22 men... | [
"show that all the people enjoy snacks",
"prove that playing computer games is harmful while dining",
"find possible effects of distraction on fullness",
"test the impacts of eating snacks on different people"
] |
The story of the woman is to show that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once, there was a woman who had so many problems, so many worries, so many troubles... that at times she felt she had more troubles than anyone else in the world!
She was depressed. She thought she could never overcome her troubles, so she decided to end her life. That night she went to sleep early and she pla... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6545.txt | Once, there was a woman who had so many problems, so many worries, so many troubles... that at times she felt she had more troubles than anyone else in the world!
She was depressed. She thought she could never overcome her troubles, so she decided to end her life. That night she went to sleep early and she planned to c... | [
"dreaming a dream can save people's life",
"the bundles on our shoulders can make us happy",
"attitude towards life plays an important role in people's life",
"we must ignore the troubles in life"
] |
How many butterflies are there in the garden? _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Play: Four Butterflies
Characters: Red Butterfly (RB), Green Butterfly (GB), Green Tree (GT), Rose (R),
Grandpa Sun (GS)
Look! There are four butterflies in the garden. One is red, one is yellow, one is green, and the other one is white. They play games and dance together every day, and they are very happy... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2997.txt | A Play: Four Butterflies
Characters: Red Butterfly (RB), Green Butterfly (GB), Green Tree (GT), Rose (R),
Grandpa Sun (GS)
Look! There are four butterflies in the garden. One is red, one is yellow, one is green, and the other one is white. They play games and dance together every day, and they are very happy. One day... | [
"One butterfly.",
"Two butterflies.",
"Three butterflies",
"Four butterflies"
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The majority of salamanders lack what organs, so respiration occurs through the skin or through external gills? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The majority of salamanders lack what organs, so respiration occurs through the skin or through external gills? | lungs | science | null | null | null | noses | throats | mouths | lungs | Modern Amphibians Amphibia comprises an estimated 6,770 extant species that inhabit tropical and temperate regions around the world. Amphibians can be divided into three clades: Urodela (“tailed-ones”), the salamanders; Anura (“tail-less ones”), the frogs; and Apoda (“legless ones”), the caecilians. Urodela: Salamander... | null | null | null |
Which one of the following is one of mother's "abnormal" behavior? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After the Spring Festival, I found some of my mom's daily habits have changed.
Her cooking way was different. Vegetables that had been cooked crisply became very tender and soft. Fish that had been fried became soup. Her old shredded potato turned into diced potato... Feeling strange, dad and I asked Mom the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7098.txt | After the Spring Festival, I found some of my mom's daily habits have changed.
Her cooking way was different. Vegetables that had been cooked crisply became very tender and soft. Fish that had been fried became soup. Her old shredded potato turned into diced potato... Feeling strange, dad and I asked Mom the reason f... | [
"Watching films on TV after dinner.",
"Being interested in sports clothes.",
"Reading more bout healthcare.",
"Not taking medicine when got sick."
] |
The key to teaching Chinese well is to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Speaking in his first National Day Rally speech on 15 August, Prime Minister Lee Hsien said Singapore's education system was set for more reforms in the years ahead, particularly for the primary and secondary education.Read the summary of his thoughts on education below.
For a start, the Government is prepared... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11624.txt | Speaking in his first National Day Rally speech on 15 August, Prime Minister Lee Hsien said Singapore's education system was set for more reforms in the years ahead, particularly for the primary and secondary education.Read the summary of his thoughts on education below.
For a start, the Government is prepared to send ... | [
"make it academic",
"have a creative environment",
"give more Chinese lessons",
"encourage speaking and reading a lot"
] |
The best title of the passage is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Whenever someone begins to talk to me about how horrible it is to eat meat and suggests that a nice piece of tofu would be just as good, I just smile and show them those nice pointy teeth we all have in the corners of our mouths. They are called canines , and they are there only for the purpose of eating meat... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9691.txt | Whenever someone begins to talk to me about how horrible it is to eat meat and suggests that a nice piece of tofu would be just as good, I just smile and show them those nice pointy teeth we all have in the corners of our mouths. They are called canines , and they are there only for the purpose of eating meat.
When it... | [
"The tri-tip, your right choice",
"Differences between tri-tip and tofu",
"Tofu, a nutritious soy food",
"Best food partner -- Tri-tip and tofu"
] |
People who are unhappy _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other forts of life, one bees happy and the other bees unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.
People who are to b... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16642.txt | There are two types of people in the world. Although they have equal degree of health and wealth and other forts of life, one bees happy and the other bees unhappy. This arises from the different ways in which they consider things, persons, events and the resulting effects upon their minds.
People who are to be happy f... | [
"always consider things differently from others",
"usually are affected by the results of certain things",
"usually misunderstand what others think or say",
"always discover the unpleasant side of certain things"
] |
How did the man feel when he found the box empty on Christmas Day? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man punished his 5-year-old daughter for wasting some expensive gold wrapping paper. Money was little and he became more upset when the child used the gold paper to decorate a box and put it under a Christmas tree.
However, the little girl brought the gift box to her father the next morning and said, " This ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6635.txt | A man punished his 5-year-old daughter for wasting some expensive gold wrapping paper. Money was little and he became more upset when the child used the gold paper to decorate a box and put it under a Christmas tree.
However, the little girl brought the gift box to her father the next morning and said, " This is for yo... | [
"Pleased",
"Embarrassed",
"Angry",
"Excited"
] |
The author wrote the passage for the purpose of _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a volunteer, you will discover the unique opportunity of visiting the real world beyond the tourist window and became immersed in the culture you visit. For most travelers, this time spent working on meaningful projects, and getting to know the local area and its people, is often cited as their most memorab... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10050.txt | As a volunteer, you will discover the unique opportunity of visiting the real world beyond the tourist window and became immersed in the culture you visit. For most travelers, this time spent working on meaningful projects, and getting to know the local area and its people, is often cited as their most memorable, enjoy... | [
"explaining different projects for volunteers",
"calling in volunteers for sightseeing projects",
"showing us the advantages of volunteers",
"encouraging us to do some voluntary work."
] |
As Yu' E Bao has become so powerful as a platform for its users, what other Chinese e-commerce groups will do in the future? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Li Mingyang only joined Alibaba's investment platform one month ago but he has already transferred almost all the cash in his bank account - nearly Rmb200,000 ($32,000) - to the online fund. He is far from alone . More than 30 million people in China have signed up to Yu'E Bao, or "Leftover Treasure", only s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19323.txt | Li Mingyang only joined Alibaba's investment platform one month ago but he has already transferred almost all the cash in his bank account - nearly Rmb200,000 ($32,000) - to the online fund. He is far from alone . More than 30 million people in China have signed up to Yu'E Bao, or "Leftover Treasure", only six months... | [
"They think there's no point in keeping money in the bank any more.",
"They will transfer all their money to the online fund.",
"They will make their companies more state-protected.",
"They will also design online platforms and throw themselves into such dynamic finance."
] |
Rose White is a _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm an English girl. My name is Rose White. I'm short but my hair is long. I have a round face and my mouth is small. Now I'm a student in No. 5 High School. I have a good friend. Her name is Liu Xing. We are in the same class. She is from China. She has big eyes. But her mouth is small.
,.
Question:
Rose Whi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6077.txt | I'm an English girl. My name is Rose White. I'm short but my hair is long. I have a round face and my mouth is small. Now I'm a student in No. 5 High School. I have a good friend. Her name is Liu Xing. We are in the same class. She is from China. She has big eyes. But her mouth is small.
,. | [
"teacher",
"student",
"boy",
"Chinese"
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What is the author's attitude towards using robots in factories? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I visited the nearby car factory today with my uncle, who works there. One thing I noticed was that most of the work is now done by robots. Welding , painting, testing, and many other jobs are performed by robots now.
The whole dashboard of the car is now put into the car from above, through the windshield... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3489.txt | I visited the nearby car factory today with my uncle, who works there. One thing I noticed was that most of the work is now done by robots. Welding , painting, testing, and many other jobs are performed by robots now.
The whole dashboard of the car is now put into the car from above, through the windshield, by a ro... | [
"He is doubtful about it.",
"He thinks it necessary.",
"He is strongly against it.",
"The text doesn't mention it."
] |
What is the purpose of the author in writing the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is most likely to affect your success at school or at a job? The ability to read. And that goes for your kids too. The declining literacy of our society has been a main concern of educators for a while now, and yet things are not getting better.
In most cases, how well we learn to read will depend largel... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12465.txt | What is most likely to affect your success at school or at a job? The ability to read. And that goes for your kids too. The declining literacy of our society has been a main concern of educators for a while now, and yet things are not getting better.
In most cases, how well we learn to read will depend largely on our ... | [
"To tell us some ways to improve reading ability.",
"To show that poor literacy has been a big problem.",
"To teach us how to look for fun in reading.",
"To tell us some ways to pick up new words and phrases."
] |
Mrs Smith has a baby of only three and she likes to make her home unique, so she may be interested in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Homes & Gardens
12mths: PS27.04
Established for over 80 years, Homes & Gardens has always been engaging and accessible. Delivering inspirational decorating through real-life stories and beautiful photography, it is the ultimate sourcebook of beautiful ideas and detailed information, and inspires its readers ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17346.txt | Homes & Gardens
12mths: PS27.04
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"Delicious and Mother& Baby",
"TIME and ON THE WHEEL",
"Homes & Gardens and Mother & Baby"
] |
You can do the following in Snow City EXCEPT _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For the first time in Singapore, it's snowing. Visitors to Singapore will be amazed by the technology that brings winter to you on this tropical island.
All visitors can have cool winter fun in Snow City, Singapore's first indoor snow center. Visitors can see and touch snow falling. Of course, it's more than... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2402.txt | For the first time in Singapore, it's snowing. Visitors to Singapore will be amazed by the technology that brings winter to you on this tropical island.
All visitors can have cool winter fun in Snow City, Singapore's first indoor snow center. Visitors can see and touch snow falling. Of course, it's more than just tou... | [
"seeing and touching snow falling",
"skiing on snowboard",
"having snowball fights",
"learning about how snow is made"
] |
When you score 22 points, you are _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Questionnaire(,)
Read the questions and answer YES or NO, then you will find out how good you are.
1. When you don 't understand something, you ask questions. #
2. You like listening to older people talk about the past. #
3. You think that you can learn something interest... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high717.txt | Questionnaire(,)
Read the questions and answer YES or NO, then you will find out how good you are.
1. When you don 't understand something, you ask questions. #
2. You like listening to older people talk about the past. #
3. You think that you can learn something interesting from ... | [
"shy and nervous",
"silent and serious",
"open and friendly",
"brave and strong"
] |
_ activities are talked about in the passage above. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pure Brightness Festival, also known as Tomb-sweeping Day in China, falls on the 4thor 5thof April each year. It was started in the Han Dynasty. On this day, whole families, young and old, with flowers visit the graves of their ancestors to pay their respects. Following the custom, tomb sweepers clean and tidy... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2629.txt | Pure Brightness Festival, also known as Tomb-sweeping Day in China, falls on the 4thor 5thof April each year. It was started in the Han Dynasty. On this day, whole families, young and old, with flowers visit the graves of their ancestors to pay their respects. Following the custom, tomb sweepers clean and tidy the grav... | [
"Two",
"Three",
"Four",
"Five"
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We can learn from the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Group-buying in China
Modeled after US hot website Groupon.com, group buying websites are now popular in China. These websites use the power of group buying to get competitive discounts for a daily deal on some best stuff to do, see, eat and buy in the cities across China. Discounts are available within just ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9292.txt | Group-buying in China
Modeled after US hot website Groupon.com, group buying websites are now popular in China. These websites use the power of group buying to get competitive discounts for a daily deal on some best stuff to do, see, eat and buy in the cities across China. Discounts are available within just one click... | [
"China is the first country to start group buying",
"the price of group buying depends on the market",
"you can't get the best you need through group buying",
"group buying is becoming popular in China"
] |
The passage probably comes from _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Shakespeare was twenty-one, he went to London to try his fortune in that great city, and a very interesting place was the London of his day.
There was the famous London Bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral, and palaces and markets and long streets full of shops.
Then, too, there were the daily crowds where peo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13625.txt | When Shakespeare was twenty-one, he went to London to try his fortune in that great city, and a very interesting place was the London of his day.
There was the famous London Bridge and St. Paul's Cathedral, and palaces and markets and long streets full of shops.
Then, too, there were the daily crowds where people from ... | [
"an announcement",
"an advertisement",
"a textbook.",
"a poster"
] |
Tom spends $250 to buy gems in a game he plays. The game gives 100 gems for each dollar you spend. Since he bought so many gems he got a 20% bonus of more gems. How many gems did he end up with? | He bought 250*100=<<250*100=25000>>25000 gems
He got a 25,000*.2=<<25000*.2=5000>>5,000 gem bonus
So he got a total of 25000+5000=<<25000+5000=30000>>30,000 gems
#### 30,000 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tom spends $250 to buy gems in a game he plays. The game gives 100 gems for each dollar you spend. Since he bought so many gems he got a 20% bonus of more gems. How many gems did he end up with? | He bought 250*100=<<250*100=25000>>25000 gems
He got a 25,000*.2=<<25000*.2=5000>>5,000 gem bonus
So he got a total of 25000+5000=<<25000+5000=30000>>30,000 gems
#### 30,000 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why did the State Council has banned unauthorized rescue efforts and individual vehicles from going to the quake zone? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On April 20,2013, a big and powerful earthquake attacked Ya'an, Sichuan Province. A great many buildings and houses _ a lot of people were killed and even more people lost their homes in the earthquake .
Death toll from the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Ya'an in southwestern China's Sichuan Province has ri... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4109.txt | On April 20,2013, a big and powerful earthquake attacked Ya'an, Sichuan Province. A great many buildings and houses _ a lot of people were killed and even more people lost their homes in the earthquake .
Death toll from the 7.0-magnitude earthquake that hit Ya'an in southwestern China's Sichuan Province has risen to 18... | [
"Because Ya'an earthquake was not as disastrous as Wenchuan earthquake.",
"Because the people of Ya'an could save themselves.",
"Because the State Council wanted to avoid being overcrowded.",
"Because the State Council wanted to protected the rescuing people"
] |
A food chain is shown. Sunlight -> Grass -> Rabbit -> Snake. What is the abiotic factor in this food chain? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | A food chain is shown. Sunlight -> Grass -> Rabbit -> Snake. What is the abiotic factor in this food chain?
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A. Sunlight
B. Grass
C. Rabbit
D. Snake | Correct answer: A | science | Mercury_412216 | {
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When Paul was a boy, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Paul was a boy growing up in Utah, he happened to live near a copper smelter , and the chemicals that poured out had made a wasteland out of what used to be a beautiful forest. One day a young visitor looked at this wasteland and called it an awful area. Paul knocked him down. From then on, something hap... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8381.txt | When Paul was a boy growing up in Utah, he happened to live near a copper smelter , and the chemicals that poured out had made a wasteland out of what used to be a beautiful forest. One day a young visitor looked at this wasteland and called it an awful area. Paul knocked him down. From then on, something happened ins... | [
"he had decided never to leave his hometown",
"the economy of Utah depended wholly on the copper smelter",
"he hit a young visitor because of his comments on the wasteland",
"he stopped the copper smelter polluting the area"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true about decayed teeth? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What's the strongest part of your body? Your head? Bones? It's your teeth. There is a special thing called enamel in teeth. It is the hardest thing in the human body and keeps bacteria away. However, teeth are hurt easily to problems and disease. September 20 is National Teeth-loving Day in China. Let's pay at... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4204.txt | What's the strongest part of your body? Your head? Bones? It's your teeth. There is a special thing called enamel in teeth. It is the hardest thing in the human body and keeps bacteria away. However, teeth are hurt easily to problems and disease. September 20 is National Teeth-loving Day in China. Let's pay attention t... | [
"Once you eat sugar, you must have decayed teeth.",
"Bacteria become strong over the sugar on your teeth.",
"Bacteria can turn sugar into acids that eat away at tooth enamel.",
"If you have decayed teeth, there may be holes in those teeth."
] |
Not surprisingly, centipedes, millipedes and other members of the subphylum myriapoda are adapted to living on what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Not surprisingly, centipedes, millipedes and other members of the subphylum myriapoda are adapted to living on what? | land | science | null | null | null | tree | water | sand | land | Centipedes and millipedes belong to the subphylum Myriapoda, which contains 13,000 species. They all live on land, which makes sense as all those legs are more adapted to a terrestrial lifestyle, as opposed to an aquatic lifestyle. | null | null | null |
What does Mr. Green often do after supper? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Green works in a high school. He likes reading and often borrows some books from the library. He keeps reading newspapers after supper. So he knows much and teaches well. His students loves him very much. Mike, his little son, is only nine. He also likes reading books. And he often asks his father some que... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5348.txt | Mr. Green works in a high school. He likes reading and often borrows some books from the library. He keeps reading newspapers after supper. So he knows much and teaches well. His students loves him very much. Mike, his little son, is only nine. He also likes reading books. And he often asks his father some questions. M... | [
"He often takes a walk.",
"He often watches TV.",
"He often reads newspapers.",
"He often helps Mike with his homework."
] |
Why do scientists study coyote melon? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As the population grows and temperatures rise, it will become more difficult to grow enough food for everyone. So, scientists are exploring the planet for plants that do not need as much water as today's crops. The Mojave Desert in the US state of California is home to some of these plants.
Scientist Heather R... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19446.txt | As the population grows and temperatures rise, it will become more difficult to grow enough food for everyone. So, scientists are exploring the planet for plants that do not need as much water as today's crops. The Mojave Desert in the US state of California is home to some of these plants.
Scientist Heather Rose Kates... | [
"It tastes good.",
"It is easy to cook.",
"It only needs little water to grow.",
"It is welcomed by many American people."
] |
What is Mr.Hayes-Bautista's opinion about the paradox? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A research by the National Center for Health Statistics is seen as an important confirmation of the"Hispanic mortality paradox ."
On average,Hispanics _ whites by 2.5 years and blacks by 7.7 years. Their life expectancy at birth in 2006 was 80.6 years,compared with 78.1 for whites,72.9 for blacks and 77.7 year... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11323.txt | A research by the National Center for Health Statistics is seen as an important confirmation of the"Hispanic mortality paradox ."
On average,Hispanics _ whites by 2.5 years and blacks by 7.7 years. Their life expectancy at birth in 2006 was 80.6 years,compared with 78.1 for whites,72.9 for blacks and 77.7 years for the... | [
"He supports there is a problem with the data.",
"He intends to trust the cultural factor.",
"He believes in the\"healthy migrant effect\".",
"He thinks health care the most important factor."
] |
What should you do if you have to work in front of the computer? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many of us don't pay attention to the importance of eye care. It's said that if you take care of your body, then you can be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.
There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3884.txt | Many of us don't pay attention to the importance of eye care. It's said that if you take care of your body, then you can be healthy. That is why our eyes should be given a lot of care. Natural eye care should be put in a number one place.
There are several causes leading to poor eyesight like not enough food, gene and... | [
"Eat healthy foods.",
"Clean the eyes by using cold water.",
"Wear a pair of sunglasses.",
"Have a rest after working for a while."
] |
What was Joshua Baker when he died in motor vehicle accident in California? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Years after throwing a bottle-up note into a lake for a class project and just one year after his death, a man's childhood message was found and returned to his mother.
Eleven years ago, a then 10-year-old boy, Joshua Baker, wrote the message, folded and put it in an empty container, his mother, Maggie Holbroo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11775.txt | Years after throwing a bottle-up note into a lake for a class project and just one year after his death, a man's childhood message was found and returned to his mother.
Eleven years ago, a then 10-year-old boy, Joshua Baker, wrote the message, folded and put it in an empty container, his mother, Maggie Holbrook said. H... | [
"An official",
"A soldier",
"A worker",
"A teacher"
] |
The Russians wanted to sell Alaska because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Before Alaska became part of the U.S., it had been owned by Russia. Trading posts and small settlements were scattered along the coast. The rest of land was left unexplored. The Russians were mainly interested in the wealth of furs from the vast herds of seals they found there.
By the mid-1800's, most of the s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1523.txt | Before Alaska became part of the U.S., it had been owned by Russia. Trading posts and small settlements were scattered along the coast. The rest of land was left unexplored. The Russians were mainly interested in the wealth of furs from the vast herds of seals they found there.
By the mid-1800's, most of the seal herds... | [
"they thought it wasn't a good place",
"they thought it didn't belong to Russia",
"they couldn't find enough seals there",
"they wanted to earn more money from the U.S."
] |
Of the following steps, which occurs before the others in making a decision worksheet? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business to invest in, involves the use of a decision worksheet. Psychologists who study optimization compare the actual decision made by people to theoretic... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24165.txt | Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business to invest in, involves the use of a decision worksheet. Psychologists who study optimization compare the actual decision made by people to theoretical ideal ... | [
"Listing the consequences of each solution.",
"Calculating a numerical summary of each solution.",
"Deciding which consequences are most important.",
"Writing down all possible solutions."
] |
What lesson can we learn from this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mo was waiting in the corridor outside her class. She was feeling sick. She had two exams that day and physics was first .She really hated physics. It was her worst subject. Terry Looked back at her from the front of the line, and then looked away quickly. Mo thought she looked guilty. She didn't have a proble... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7241.txt | Mo was waiting in the corridor outside her class. She was feeling sick. She had two exams that day and physics was first .She really hated physics. It was her worst subject. Terry Looked back at her from the front of the line, and then looked away quickly. Mo thought she looked guilty. She didn't have a problem with ph... | [
"A friend in need is a friend indeed.",
"Friendship should be based on trust.",
"Old friends and old wines are the best.",
"A life without a friend is a life without a sun."
] |
Why are many Israelis not in the mood to celebrate the both anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel? Because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
MAY 14 marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel . Many Israelis, however, are not in the mood to celebrate.
Looking at the damage to her neighbor's home from a Palestinian rocket, Batia Katar, a 17-year-old Israeli girl, was in tears. "We can't celebrate (Israel's) independence when t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2821.txt | MAY 14 marks the 60th anniversary of the founding of the state of Israel . Many Israelis, however, are not in the mood to celebrate.
Looking at the damage to her neighbor's home from a Palestinian rocket, Batia Katar, a 17-year-old Israeli girl, was in tears. "We can't celebrate (Israel's) independence when things lik... | [
"the government didn't organize it",
"they are too busy to attend it",
"it is dangerous to celebrate it",
"conflicts and fights still exist"
] |
The passage is about _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is there a strange something high up in the world's tallest mountains? If so, is it a big bear? Is it a monkey? Or is it a kind of man?
No one knows. This mystery has puzzled the world for years.
In 1887, a mountain climber found large footprints in the snow. They looked like the footprints of a very large man... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17552.txt | Is there a strange something high up in the world's tallest mountains? If so, is it a big bear? Is it a monkey? Or is it a kind of man?
No one knows. This mystery has puzzled the world for years.
In 1887, a mountain climber found large footprints in the snow. They looked like the footprints of a very large man. But men... | [
"some mountain climbers",
"some strange animals",
"some large footprints",
"the mystery of the snowman"
] |
Creep, which usually takes place where the ground freezes and thaws frequently, involves movement of particles due to what force? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Creep, which usually takes place where the ground freezes and thaws frequently, involves movement of particles due to what force? | gravity | science | null | null | null | normal | friction | wind | gravity | Creep usually takes place where the ground freezes and thaws frequently. Soil and rock particles are lifted up when the ground freezes. When the ground thaws, the particles settle down again. Each time they settle down, they move a tiny bit farther down the slope because of gravity. | null | null | null |
When does he start his work in the morning? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr Black is an American,but he is in Canada now.He is a tall man with funny glasses.He works in a big city but lives in a town far away.He lives on the twentieth floor of a building.Every morning he gets up early.Then he gets into the lift and it takes him down to the first floor.He runs to the bus stop and ca... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5375.txt | Mr Black is an American,but he is in Canada now.He is a tall man with funny glasses.He works in a big city but lives in a town far away.He lives on the twentieth floor of a building.Every morning he gets up early.Then he gets into the lift and it takes him down to the first floor.He runs to the bus stop and catches the... | [
"At nine.",
"About at seven.",
"At eight.",
"At eight to eight."
] |
Marcus is having a water balloon party. He has 100 balloons. Each balloon holds 3 ounces of water. He can buy 50 ounces of water for $2.5 a bottle. If he walks into the store with 2 $10 bills, how much change will he have after he buys all the water he needs? | He will need 300 ounces of water because 100 x 3 = <<100*3=300>>300
He will need 6 bottles because 300 / 50 = <<300/50=6>>6
This will cost $15 because 6 x 2.5 = <<6*2.5=15>>15
He has $20 because 2 x 10 = <<2*10=20>>20
He will get $5 in change because 20 - 15 = <<20-15=5>>5
#### 5 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Marcus is having a water balloon party. He has 100 balloons. Each balloon holds 3 ounces of water. He can buy 50 ounces of water for $2.5 a bottle. If he walks into the store with 2 $10 bills, how much change will he have after he buys all the water he needs? | He will need 300 ounces of water because 100 x 3 = <<100*3=300>>300
He will need 6 bottles because 300 / 50 = <<300/50=6>>6
This will cost $15 because 6 x 2.5 = <<6*2.5=15>>15
He has $20 because 2 x 10 = <<2*10=20>>20
He will get $5 in change because 20 - 15 = <<20-15=5>>5
#### 5 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
In Rebecca Brown's opinion, _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A public high school in the rural town of Boonsboro,Maryland,offers a special program recently. Top students in the ninth and tenth grades can attend single-sex classes for math,science,English and social studies.
The aim is to help teenagers keep their mind on their work by keeping males and females apart. Re... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4824.txt | A public high school in the rural town of Boonsboro,Maryland,offers a special program recently. Top students in the ninth and tenth grades can attend single-sex classes for math,science,English and social studies.
The aim is to help teenagers keep their mind on their work by keeping males and females apart. Rebecca Bro... | [
"any student in Boonsboro High School can take part in the program",
"students in the program are expected to get well prepared for college",
"students can all achieve their highest levels in the program",
"students don't have to join in the activities."
] |
According to the text, the best host _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Social customs differ from country to country. Does a man walk on the left or the right of a woman in your country? Or doesn't it matter? What about table manners? Should you use both hands when you are eating? Should you leave one in your lap, or on the table?
The Americans and the British not only speak the ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22785.txt | Social customs differ from country to country. Does a man walk on the left or the right of a woman in your country? Or doesn't it matter? What about table manners? Should you use both hands when you are eating? Should you leave one in your lap, or on the table?
The Americans and the British not only speak the same lang... | [
"tried his best to make his guests feel comfortable",
"makes his guests feel excited",
"tried to avoid being naughty to his guests",
"tried to avoid being foolish"
] |
What can we learn from the text ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The US will seek to expand its own oil production in an attempt to reduce dependence on imported oil and bring down fuel prices , President Obama says . New contracts for exploration will be signed in non-protected areas of Alaska and in the Gulf of Mexico.
In his weekly speech , the President insisted the US ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5487.txt | The US will seek to expand its own oil production in an attempt to reduce dependence on imported oil and bring down fuel prices , President Obama says . New contracts for exploration will be signed in non-protected areas of Alaska and in the Gulf of Mexico.
In his weekly speech , the President insisted the US could red... | [
"The US has got most of its electricity from clean energy.",
"US oil production is too small to keep the present low fuel prices.",
"The US produced the most oil in 2010 in its history.",
"The Gulf is still important in energy supply in spite of the oil spill in 2010."
] |
According to the passage, the reason that most operations require large cuts is that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
COLUMBUS, Ohio--The heart operation taking place in the pale-green operating room at the Ohio State University Medical Center was unusual. The patient, a 62-year-old man, was made to sleep, tied with blue drapes and lying face up on a narrow table. But no one was touching him.
Instead, the operation was being ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1369.txt | COLUMBUS, Ohio--The heart operation taking place in the pale-green operating room at the Ohio State University Medical Center was unusual. The patient, a 62-year-old man, was made to sleep, tied with blue drapes and lying face up on a narrow table. But no one was touching him.
Instead, the operation was being performed... | [
"patients have large organs",
"surgeons have large hands",
"large cuts take less time",
"large cuts cost less money"
] |
Early in the development of a human fetus, the skeleton is made entirely of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Early in the development of a human fetus, the skeleton is made entirely of what? | cartilage | science | null | null | null | membrane | bones | anterior | cartilage | Early in the development of a human fetus, the skeleton is made entirely of cartilage. The relatively soft cartilage gradually changes to hard bone through ossification. This is a process in which mineral deposits replace cartilage in bone. At birth, several areas of cartilage remain, including the ends of the long bon... | null | null | null |
What is the best title of this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you want to be in good health? Try to do the following things! You can become strong.
Drink eight cups of water every day. Water helps your body in many ways. If you feel......,have a cup of water.
Don't forget to eat your breakfast. Breakfast gives you everything your body needs for the morning. So do not ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle456.txt | Do you want to be in good health? Try to do the following things! You can become strong.
Drink eight cups of water every day. Water helps your body in many ways. If you feel......,have a cup of water.
Don't forget to eat your breakfast. Breakfast gives you everything your body needs for the morning. So do not forget yo... | [
"It's Important to Keep Healthy",
"Ways to Keep Healthy",
"Why People Do Exercise",
"Take Care of Yourself."
] |
The main purpose of writing this text is_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Procter and Gamble(P&G)has announced that it'll enlarge its household products empire by combining with Gillette. The deal is expected to close this autumn because it should get permission from US Antitrust Regulators ,P&G said in a statement.
P&G is to gain all of Gillette's business, including its pro... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17140.txt | Procter and Gamble(P&G)has announced that it'll enlarge its household products empire by combining with Gillette. The deal is expected to close this autumn because it should get permission from US Antitrust Regulators ,P&G said in a statement.
P&G is to gain all of Gillette's business, including its producing an... | [
"to compare the two world-famous companies",
"to inform us of the combination of the two companies",
"to introduce the two companies and their products",
"to announce the two companies' profits and capitalization"
] |
What is given off from plants and taken in by animals? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is given off from plants and taken in by animals? | oxygen | science | null | null | null | nitrogen | methane | sulfur | oxygen | null | null | null | |
What did Jack do when he had read the newspaper again? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The big red American car was much too wide for an English country road. When Jack saw it running towards him, he stopped his own car at the side of the road to make room for it to pass. The American car went slowly past, so close that he could see the driver's face clearly.
"Where have I seen that face before?... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5478.txt | The big red American car was much too wide for an English country road. When Jack saw it running towards him, he stopped his own car at the side of the road to make room for it to pass. The American car went slowly past, so close that he could see the driver's face clearly.
"Where have I seen that face before?" he thou... | [
"He drove to the city bank.",
"He drove to the police.",
"he made a telephone call.",
"He stopped the American car."
] |
How many pieces of advice are given by the doctors in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you go to a fast food restaurant, you will probably see a lot of teenagers. Today, many teenagers are overweight, and this is because of their bad eating habits. Most teenagers are fond of food with a lot of fat, oil, salt and sugar. People call this kind of food "junk food".
But bad eating habits go beyond... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1612.txt | If you go to a fast food restaurant, you will probably see a lot of teenagers. Today, many teenagers are overweight, and this is because of their bad eating habits. Most teenagers are fond of food with a lot of fat, oil, salt and sugar. People call this kind of food "junk food".
But bad eating habits go beyond fast foo... | [
"Five",
"Eight",
"Six",
"Seven"
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that in his film,Marion Brando was _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What benefits can you have from a film? A well-made film offers a whole world of things to watch. First there are the story aspects -- the plot,characters, dialogue and themes. Then there are the technical aspects -- the camera work, cuttings and special effects. And there are many other things, like the credi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11362.txt | What benefits can you have from a film? A well-made film offers a whole world of things to watch. First there are the story aspects -- the plot,characters, dialogue and themes. Then there are the technical aspects -- the camera work, cuttings and special effects. And there are many other things, like the credits, music... | [
"a motorist who always wore a black leather jacket",
"a homeless man who died of excessive smoking",
"a rebellious man during WWII",
"an idler who didn't have any serious things to do"
] |
Children of 8 to 12 in the US spent at least _ hours a week playing video games. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Childhood is a time of fun and games. Many people still remember when they were young, they often played games like hide-and-seek and chess. Playing teaches children how to get along with others, and it also helps to exercise the mind and body. However, children today spent most of their playing time in front ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1562.txt | Childhood is a time of fun and games. Many people still remember when they were young, they often played games like hide-and-seek and chess. Playing teaches children how to get along with others, and it also helps to exercise the mind and body. However, children today spent most of their playing time in front of the co... | [
"13",
"16",
"28",
"50"
] |
From the passage we know that the expression "face the music" was first used by _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When someone says, "Well, I guess I'll have to face the music," it doesn't mean he is planning to go to a concert. It is something far less pleasant, like being called in by your boss to explain why you did this and did that, and why you did not do this or that. Terrible music indeed, but it has to be faced. A... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13526.txt | When someone says, "Well, I guess I'll have to face the music," it doesn't mean he is planning to go to a concert. It is something far less pleasant, like being called in by your boss to explain why you did this and did that, and why you did not do this or that. Terrible music indeed, but it has to be faced. At sometim... | [
"children",
"a novelist",
"actors",
"audience"
] |
Which of the following magazines will probably provide you with articles about music and paintings? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Apollo For lovers of the arts, Apollo is a truly necessary magazine. Covering the ages and the great civilizations of the world, Apollo brings you well-illustrated yet academic articles by internationally famous scholars, as well as information on exhibitions and sales. Experience five monthly issues for as li... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6459.txt | Apollo For lovers of the arts, Apollo is a truly necessary magazine. Covering the ages and the great civilizations of the world, Apollo brings you well-illustrated yet academic articles by internationally famous scholars, as well as information on exhibitions and sales. Experience five monthly issues for as little as P... | [
"Apollo",
"The Week",
"New Internationalist",
"The Guardian Weekly"
] |
The aim of the passage is to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The coyote , that clever animal of wide-open spaces, has come to the nation's capital. In fact, coyotes have spread to every corner of the United States, changing their behaviors to fit new environments and causing researchers to deal with a troublesome new kind of creature: the city coyote.
The coyote origin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14382.txt | The coyote , that clever animal of wide-open spaces, has come to the nation's capital. In fact, coyotes have spread to every corner of the United States, changing their behaviors to fit new environments and causing researchers to deal with a troublesome new kind of creature: the city coyote.
The coyote originally live... | [
"tell people how to fight against coyotes",
"tell us why the coyote is the most hunted animal",
"supply the reason why the coyote is a kind of notorious pest",
"explain how the coyote has spread to and survived in cities"
] |
The author mentions _ pieces of suggestions about how to get over test anxiety. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you blank out or feel so nervous in exams that you have trouble writing answers to questions that you knew just last night? If so, you likely have a case of test anxiety.
But, don't be afraid. By recognizing the problem, you are taking the first step towards overcoming it.
Believe it or not, a touch of nerv... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7321.txt | Do you blank out or feel so nervous in exams that you have trouble writing answers to questions that you knew just last night? If so, you likely have a case of test anxiety.
But, don't be afraid. By recognizing the problem, you are taking the first step towards overcoming it.
Believe it or not, a touch of nervousness c... | [
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6"
] |
When food is scarce, starving cells secrete a molecule that stimulates neighboring cells to do what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | When food is scarce, starving cells secrete a molecule that stimulates neighboring cells to do what? | aggregate | science | null | null | null | die off | compete | hoard energy | aggregate | null | null | null | |
Which of the following about the 2008 torch relay is WRONG? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jenny Bowen, an American living in Beijing, has been selected as the only American to carry the 2008prefix = st1 /BeijingOlympic torch on Chinese soil. She and seven other non-Chinese winners were chosen from a pool of 262 applicants from 47 countries in a contest organized by Chinese computer maker Lenovo G... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24158.txt | Jenny Bowen, an American living in Beijing, has been selected as the only American to carry the 2008prefix = st1 /BeijingOlympic torch on Chinese soil. She and seven other non-Chinese winners were chosen from a pool of 262 applicants from 47 countries in a contest organized by Chinese computer maker Lenovo Group and ... | [
"The contest for its runners is organized by Lenovo Group and China Daily.",
"It has eight foreign runners, including an American, a German and a Venezuelan.",
"It will be the longest relay with the most runners in Olympic history.",
"It will be an opportunity to communicate information of a realChinato the w... |
Where do plankton, nekton, and benthos live? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Where do plankton, nekton, and benthos live? | in the oceans | science | null | null | null | forests | arctic | deserts | in the oceans | Zappy's. Plankton, nekton, and benthos are the three groups of living things in the oceans . CC BY-NC 3.0. | null | null | null |
Humans in the old days used _ to tell day from night. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For thousands of years,we have looked for ways to measure time. Early humans found that the regular movements of the sun,the earth,the moon,and the stars made good ways to measure time. The rising and setting of the sun were used to distinguish day from night.
But,eventually,people needed to tell time more ac... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12730.txt | For thousands of years,we have looked for ways to measure time. Early humans found that the regular movements of the sun,the earth,the moon,and the stars made good ways to measure time. The rising and setting of the sun were used to distinguish day from night.
But,eventually,people needed to tell time more accurately,... | [
"the rising and setting of the sun",
"batteryoperated quartz clocks",
"atomic clocks",
"digital clocks"
] |
From the passage we can see Ron is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Western artist R.V. (Ron) Jahns creates his unique western wildlife paintings by tapping into his vast experience of true life. He had rich western experiences out in the mountains in the great Northwest.
Ron paints from the heart and his experience as a cowboy in the west. He has a particular passion for... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17125.txt | Western artist R.V. (Ron) Jahns creates his unique western wildlife paintings by tapping into his vast experience of true life. He had rich western experiences out in the mountains in the great Northwest.
Ron paints from the heart and his experience as a cowboy in the west. He has a particular passion for the moun... | [
"a good artist as well as a story teller and poet",
"skilled at his teaching",
"a rich artist",
"a British artist"
] |
Which of the following statements about "duang is NOT true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The character "duang" is so new that it does not even exist in the Chinese dictionary. But it has already spread like wildfire online in China, appearing more than 8 million times on China's micro-blogging site Weibo, where it spawned a top-trending hashtag that drew 312,000 discussions among 15,000 users. On... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9931.txt | The character "duang" is so new that it does not even exist in the Chinese dictionary. But it has already spread like wildfire online in China, appearing more than 8 million times on China's micro-blogging site Weibo, where it spawned a top-trending hashtag that drew 312,000 discussions among 15,000 users. On China's ... | [
"It came from Jackie chan's commertial.",
"Weibo users created the word about his infamous shampoo appearance.",
"It was first used as an adjective to stress the word that follows it.",
"Many people are confused by the word."
] |
When might soap operas from South Korea become popular in China? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Soap operas from South Korea have been popular in China for more than twenty years now. So it is not the first time for the soap operas made in China to feel less popular. But this time, they are facing more difficulties, for The Heirs and My Love From the Star really made a full success.
A senior official sai... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6230.txt | Soap operas from South Korea have been popular in China for more than twenty years now. So it is not the first time for the soap operas made in China to feel less popular. But this time, they are facing more difficulties, for The Heirs and My Love From the Star really made a full success.
A senior official said he some... | [
"1991",
"1972",
"2010",
"2001"
] |
A "comedy" is something that is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1918, after four years of war which had left millions of people dead, the people alive began to look for a better and happier world. The cinema supplied an answer. For little money, people could forget their unhappy lives and dream of better ones. In the years between 1918 and 1939, going to the cinema beca... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1361.txt | In 1918, after four years of war which had left millions of people dead, the people alive began to look for a better and happier world. The cinema supplied an answer. For little money, people could forget their unhappy lives and dream of better ones. In the years between 1918 and 1939, going to the cinema became the mo... | [
"funny",
"exciting",
"full of danger",
"Sad"
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We can achieve knowledge either actively or passively . We achieve it actively by direct experience, by testing and proving an idea, or by reasoning.
We achieve knowledge passively by being told by someone else. Most of the learning that takes place in the classroom and the kind that happens when we watch TV o... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high517.txt | We can achieve knowledge either actively or passively . We achieve it actively by direct experience, by testing and proving an idea, or by reasoning.
We achieve knowledge passively by being told by someone else. Most of the learning that takes place in the classroom and the kind that happens when we watch TV or read ne... | [
"Active learning is less important.",
"Passive learning may not be reliable.",
"Active learning occurs more frequently.",
"Passive learning is not found among scholars."
] |
Zhang becomes the captain after_years of work. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The capsized accident which happened in Yangtze River on June 1st, 2015 shocked the whole country.There are so many people related to this accident.Zhang Shunwen, the captain of the vessel , has been probably the person being mostly discussed now.
Born in 1963, Zhang has been working on this ship for 35 years ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18910.txt | The capsized accident which happened in Yangtze River on June 1st, 2015 shocked the whole country.There are so many people related to this accident.Zhang Shunwen, the captain of the vessel , has been probably the person being mostly discussed now.
Born in 1963, Zhang has been working on this ship for 35 years and becam... | [
"25.",
"26.",
"27.",
"28"
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The purpose of the passage is to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We Americans are wasteful people, not used to saving. Early settlers, our forefathers set us an example of wasting everything, for they thought nature's resources were so plentiful that none of them ever imagined that natural materials would be used up in time. Within a few years of the first Virginia settleme... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15285.txt | We Americans are wasteful people, not used to saving. Early settlers, our forefathers set us an example of wasting everything, for they thought nature's resources were so plentiful that none of them ever imagined that natural materials would be used up in time. Within a few years of the first Virginia settlement, for e... | [
"wish Americans not to waste",
"tell us the English are a good people",
"warn Americans against saving",
"encourage people to work hard."
] |
Why is it difficult for the students to deal with personal contacts between different sexes? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Family relationship, love and friendship are the three most important emotions in the world. Family relationship is the inborn connection, which you can't avoid or choose at will. Love, for a student, is not always within our reach and as for friendship, personally, it's most important. Nowadays, it is common ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21794.txt | Family relationship, love and friendship are the three most important emotions in the world. Family relationship is the inborn connection, which you can't avoid or choose at will. Love, for a student, is not always within our reach and as for friendship, personally, it's most important. Nowadays, it is common to see fr... | [
"Students can't tell love from friendship.",
"Schools lack correct and strict control.",
"Students lack great expectations.",
"Students' learning load is too heavy."
] |
People in Britain can watch TV news _ every day. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are 5 channels on British television and each channel has several news programs all day long. Some programs are only for 3 minutes but some are one hour long. The people who read the news are called news presenters and because they appear on television every day, they are very famous.
This is a popular n... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1277.txt | There are 5 channels on British television and each channel has several news programs all day long. Some programs are only for 3 minutes but some are one hour long. The people who read the news are called news presenters and because they appear on television every day, they are very famous.
This is a popular news prese... | [
"only for three minutes",
"for an hour",
"in the evening",
"at any time"
] |
Where is the passage most probably taken? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando in Florida
People say that it is the home of the "Harry Potter Theme Park". The Wizarding World is the most popular part of the park. Other popular rides include the Adventures of Spider-Man, Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges and the Jurassic Park River Adventure.
It i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3930.txt | Islands of Adventure at Universal Orlando in Florida
People say that it is the home of the "Harry Potter Theme Park". The Wizarding World is the most popular part of the park. Other popular rides include the Adventures of Spider-Man, Popeye & Bluto's Bilge-Rat Barges and the Jurassic Park River Adventure.
It is open fr... | [
"A science magazine.",
"A text book.",
"A travel guide.",
"A local newspaper."
] |
Supporters of the present emphasis on research argue that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For the most part, schools are designed to produce people who fit into society, not people who set out to change it. However, schools, particularly universities, may not only spread culture; they may add to the cultural heritage. Today American society places a good deal of emphasis on the development of new k... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20287.txt | For the most part, schools are designed to produce people who fit into society, not people who set out to change it. However, schools, particularly universities, may not only spread culture; they may add to the cultural heritage. Today American society places a good deal of emphasis on the development of new knowledge,... | [
"it involves more students in it",
"it does good to students anyway",
"it has a direct good effect on teaching",
"it earns a lot of money for a university"
] |
What does rising air do when it reaches the top of the troposphere? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What does rising air do when it reaches the top of the troposphere? | cools | science | null | null | null | warms | dries | heats | cools | The rising air cools as it reaches the top of the troposphere. The air gets denser, so it sinks to the surface. The sinking, heavy air creates an area of high air pressure near the ground. | null | null | null |
Lauren Smith conducted her research by _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Michael Fish may soon be replaced as a weather forecaster by the shark .
Research by a British biology student suggests that sharks could be used to predict storms. Lauren Smith, 24, is close to completing her study on shark's ability to sense pressure. If her studies prove the theory, scientists may be able ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2552.txt | Michael Fish may soon be replaced as a weather forecaster by the shark .
Research by a British biology student suggests that sharks could be used to predict storms. Lauren Smith, 24, is close to completing her study on shark's ability to sense pressure. If her studies prove the theory, scientists may be able to monito... | [
"removing hair cells from a shark's balance system",
"measuring the air pressure of weather fronts",
"recording sharks' body temperature",
"monitoring sharks' reaction to weather changes"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE in the USA? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Internet is now a central part of everyday life. The number of Internet hours in the West is increasing each month, but online addiction is still not attracting a great deal of attention.
Perhaps one reason Internet addiction has not _ in the West is that there are too many other vices available. In a s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17923.txt | The Internet is now a central part of everyday life. The number of Internet hours in the West is increasing each month, but online addiction is still not attracting a great deal of attention.
Perhaps one reason Internet addiction has not _ in the West is that there are too many other vices available. In a society l... | [
"Personal playing online is attractive.",
"Computer game addiction is officially recognized.",
"It is a shame to play too much online games.",
"Online game addition is considered similar to alcoholism."
] |
What played the most important part in making Milton Gardner's wish come true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1992, when Xi Jinping worked in Fuzhou, he came across a newspaper report about "My Guling," written by a Chinese student studying in the United States.
The report described an American couple who tried in vain to revisit a southern Chinese town called Guling, where the husband, Milton Gardner, had spent 10... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10036.txt | In 1992, when Xi Jinping worked in Fuzhou, he came across a newspaper report about "My Guling," written by a Chinese student studying in the United States.
The report described an American couple who tried in vain to revisit a southern Chinese town called Guling, where the husband, Milton Gardner, had spent 10 years of... | [
"The help from newspapers.",
"Mrs. Gardner's hard efforts.",
"Mr. Xi's concern and arrangement.",
"The Chinese student's letter to Mr.Xi."
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that in the business world _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A few common misconceptions. Beauty is only skin-deep. One' s physical assets and liabilities don' t count all that much in a managerial career. A woman should always try to look her best.
Over the last 30 years, social scientists have conducted more than 1,000 studies of how we react to beautiful and not- so-... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6252.txt | A few common misconceptions. Beauty is only skin-deep. One' s physical assets and liabilities don' t count all that much in a managerial career. A woman should always try to look her best.
Over the last 30 years, social scientists have conducted more than 1,000 studies of how we react to beautiful and not- so-beautiful... | [
"handsome men are not affected as much by their looks as attractive women are",
"physically attractive women who are in the public eye usually do quite well",
"physically attractive men and women who are in the public eye usually get along quite well",
"good looks are important for women as they are for men"
... |
What would be the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Perhaps you think you could easily add to your happiness with more money. Strange as it may seem, if you're unsatisfied, the issue is not a lack of means to meet your desires but a lack of desires--not that you cannot satisfy your tastes but that you don't have enough tastes.
Real riches consist of well-develo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6809.txt | Perhaps you think you could easily add to your happiness with more money. Strange as it may seem, if you're unsatisfied, the issue is not a lack of means to meet your desires but a lack of desires--not that you cannot satisfy your tastes but that you don't have enough tastes.
Real riches consist of well-developed and h... | [
"House of Life",
"Secret of Wealth",
"Rest and Refreshment",
"Interest and Enthusiasm"
] |
What did Lesley think of the cafe owner's action? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A cafe owner has defended her decision to pen a Facebook post (an Internet message to be discussed) stating "No, we are not child-friendly," saying it breaks her heart when children damage her possessions.
On Monday, the Little French Cafe in Newcastle, Australia, posted an announcement on their Facebook page:... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10716.txt | A cafe owner has defended her decision to pen a Facebook post (an Internet message to be discussed) stating "No, we are not child-friendly," saying it breaks her heart when children damage her possessions.
On Monday, the Little French Cafe in Newcastle, Australia, posted an announcement on their Facebook page: "Are we ... | [
"It was slightly unfair.",
"It was very misleading.",
"It was highly controversial.",
"It was quite understandable."
] |
In this passage, the author _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No one gets through life without experiencing many disappointments. Strangely, though, most people seem unprepared for disappointment and react to it in negative ways. They feel depressed or try to escape from their troubles instead of using disappointment as an opportunity for growth.
One negative reaction to... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7186.txt | No one gets through life without experiencing many disappointments. Strangely, though, most people seem unprepared for disappointment and react to it in negative ways. They feel depressed or try to escape from their troubles instead of using disappointment as an opportunity for growth.
One negative reaction to disappoi... | [
"analyzes the cause of disappointment",
"describes his personal experience in dealing with disappointment",
"criticizes Helen and Kevin's negative responses to disappointment",
"offers specific examples of the ways people deal with disappointment"
] |
In Africa, the traditional dinner for Christmas including the following EXCEPT _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Africa, Christmas day begins with groups of carolers walking to and fro through the village, along the roadway, by the houses of the churchmen, singing the lovely carols known the world around. Often people may be awakened by a group of carolers beginning to gather at the church. They return home to make ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8847.txt | In Africa, Christmas day begins with groups of carolers walking to and fro through the village, along the roadway, by the houses of the churchmen, singing the lovely carols known the world around. Often people may be awakened by a group of carolers beginning to gather at the church. They return home to make final pre... | [
"pumpkin pies",
"yellow rice",
"crackers",
"turkey"
] |
Franklin's ship was last seen by some sailors when_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Franklin's ships had everything they needed . They had enough food in tins for three years and thousands of litres of lemon juice to stop disease. They also had two libraries with 3,000 books , excellent maps , scientific instruments , musical instruments and a new invention: a camera.
Franklin and his men lef... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2760.txt | Franklin's ships had everything they needed . They had enough food in tins for three years and thousands of litres of lemon juice to stop disease. They also had two libraries with 3,000 books , excellent maps , scientific instruments , musical instruments and a new invention: a camera.
Franklin and his men left Engand ... | [
"reaching in Atlantic on May 19th , 1845",
"entering a bay on July 19th , 1846",
"arriving at Baffin Bay in July 1845",
"coming into Baffin Bay on July 26th , 1845"
] |
Why was the author upset in fishing trips when he was nine? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasn't very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn't catch anything. I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why. He always answered, "Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a f... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10239.txt | When I was nine years old, I loved to go fishing with my dad. But the only thing that wasn't very fun about it was that he could catch many fish while I couldn't catch anything. I usually got pretty upset and kept asking him why. He always answered, "Son, if you want to catch a fish, you have to think like a fish", I r... | [
"He could not catch a fish.",
"His father was not patient with him.",
"His father did not teach him fishing.",
"He could not influence a fish as his father did."
] |
What type of matter transmits light without scattering it? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of matter transmits light without scattering it? | transparent | science | null | null | null | bioluminescent | translucent | clean | transparent | Transparent matter is matter that transmits light without scattering it. Examples of transparent matter include air, pure water, and clear glass. You can see clearly through a transparent object, such as the revolving glass doors in the figure, because all the light passes straight through it. | null | null | null |
You will get annoyed in a theater when _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
(Q =" Question;" A = Answer)
Situation I
Q: If someone sits right next to me in an empty movie theater, is it rude to move?
A: Maybe, but nobody will fault you for it. Chances are that the close sitter doesn't realize he disturbs you, so he may miss your annoyance. You undoubtedly aren't the first person he's ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12144.txt | (Q =" Question;" A = Answer)
Situation I
Q: If someone sits right next to me in an empty movie theater, is it rude to move?
A: Maybe, but nobody will fault you for it. Chances are that the close sitter doesn't realize he disturbs you, so he may miss your annoyance. You undoubtedly aren't the first person he's met who n... | [
"a person is too rude to you",
"a person sits too close to you",
"a person is too active",
"a person talks too loudly"
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the USA Forbes magazine has published its annual list of the richest people in the world. Bill Gates of Microsoft is the richest man again for the eleventh successive year with a fortune of forty four billion dollars.
There are a record 691 dollar billionaires according to Forbes magazine. Between them th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20522.txt | In the USA Forbes magazine has published its annual list of the richest people in the world. Bill Gates of Microsoft is the richest man again for the eleventh successive year with a fortune of forty four billion dollars.
There are a record 691 dollar billionaires according to Forbes magazine. Between them they have a... | [
"No Chinese has entered the top sixty richest people in the world.",
"Russia is a developing country.",
"This is the first time that Sergie Brin and Larry Page has been included in the list.",
"There are more billionaires in New York than any other city in the world."
] |
What caused Rock to stop work for The Arboretum? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Joseph Francis Charles Rock (1884-1962) was an Austrian-American explorer, botanist, and anthropologist . For more than 25 years, he travelled extensively through Tibet and Yunnan, Gansu, and Sichuan provinces in China before finally leaving in 1949.
In 1924, Harvard sent Joseph Francis Rock on a treasure hunt... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14522.txt | Joseph Francis Charles Rock (1884-1962) was an Austrian-American explorer, botanist, and anthropologist . For more than 25 years, he travelled extensively through Tibet and Yunnan, Gansu, and Sichuan provinces in China before finally leaving in 1949.
In 1924, Harvard sent Joseph Francis Rock on a treasure hunt through ... | [
"The vast expense.",
"The dangerous journey.",
"The challenging tasks.",
"The unknown world."
] |
What can we learn from the passage about Mrs. Obama?? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
First lady's campaign brings change
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Wal-Mart is putting special labels on some products to help shoppers quickly notice healthier ones. Millions of schoolchildren are helping themselves to vegetables from salad bars in their lunchrooms, and kids' meals at Olive Garden and Red Lobster resta... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23847.txt | First lady's campaign brings change
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Wal-Mart is putting special labels on some products to help shoppers quickly notice healthier ones. Millions of schoolchildren are helping themselves to vegetables from salad bars in their lunchrooms, and kids' meals at Olive Garden and Red Lobster restaurants co... | [
"She is an expert in healthy eating.",
"She has won support of the whole nation.",
"She shows great concern about childhood fatness.",
"She makes good use of media to increase her influence."
] |
The assistant was a _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An old woman walked into a clothes shop. She asked the salesgirl to let her have a look at a new dress on display, but the girl stood still behind the counter, taking no notice of the request.
The old woman spoke to the girl again, raising her voice a bit, but still received no answer. The old woman looked clo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1216.txt | An old woman walked into a clothes shop. She asked the salesgirl to let her have a look at a new dress on display, but the girl stood still behind the counter, taking no notice of the request.
The old woman spoke to the girl again, raising her voice a bit, but still received no answer. The old woman looked closely at t... | [
"woman",
"model",
"robot",
"man"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The famous car Rolls-Royce has been largely hand-made and always one of the most expensive cars on the market.
In fact, Rolls-Royce is made up of two men's names, Charles S. Rolls and Henry Royce. They came from very different backgrounds, received very different educations and when they met; their careers wer... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15674.txt | The famous car Rolls-Royce has been largely hand-made and always one of the most expensive cars on the market.
In fact, Rolls-Royce is made up of two men's names, Charles S. Rolls and Henry Royce. They came from very different backgrounds, received very different educations and when they met; their careers were going i... | [
"The Rolls-Royce car is the most expensive car in the world.",
"The two cylinder car built by Royce failed to impress people.",
"When Rolls graduated from Cambridge University, he didn't do well in driving.",
"In 1906 the Rolls-Royce Silver Ghost was popular with many people."
] |
What is the attitude of the Nepali government towards overcrowding? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Crowd controls could soon become an important skill for climbers on Mount Everest, as important as physical strength or watching the weather. In a single day last week, nearly 40 people reached the top of the world --- a record. Reports from base camp spoke of queues at dangerous ridges and crowds as people pa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3996.txt | Crowd controls could soon become an important skill for climbers on Mount Everest, as important as physical strength or watching the weather. In a single day last week, nearly 40 people reached the top of the world --- a record. Reports from base camp spoke of queues at dangerous ridges and crowds as people passed each... | [
"Unconcerned.",
"Doubtful.",
"Disapproving.",
"Worried."
] |
The calvin cycle and light reactions are the two stages of what process? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The calvin cycle and light reactions are the two stages of what process? | photosynthesis | science | null | null | null | cell growth | condensation | evaporation | photosynthesis | Photosynthesis occurs in two stages, called the light reactions and the Calvin cycle. Figure below sums up what happens in these two stages. Both stages are described below. | null | null | null |
What can you learn about by visiting the Anne Frank House? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever been to the beautiful country of Holland and its capital Amsterdam? Anyone who has traveled to Amsterdam would probably agree on one thing: Amsterdam's story is a tale of two cities -- one during the day and a completely different one at night.
During the day, the largest city in the Netherlands ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15161.txt | Have you ever been to the beautiful country of Holland and its capital Amsterdam? Anyone who has traveled to Amsterdam would probably agree on one thing: Amsterdam's story is a tale of two cities -- one during the day and a completely different one at night.
During the day, the largest city in the Netherlands sits quie... | [
"The experience of a beautiful girl survivor.",
"The glorious past of Amsterdam.",
"The life of Jewish during World War II.",
"The suffering of the Dutch in wars."
] |
Astronauts feel _ if tears are always in their eyes. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
SPACE is a lonely place. Hundreds of thousands of kilometers from home, astronauts have a hard life. It stands to reason that, once in a while, they need to have a good cry. But this is a lot harder than it sounds.
We still know very little about space, and about living in zero gravity. In fact, we are discove... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1654.txt | SPACE is a lonely place. Hundreds of thousands of kilometers from home, astronauts have a hard life. It stands to reason that, once in a while, they need to have a good cry. But this is a lot harder than it sounds.
We still know very little about space, and about living in zero gravity. In fact, we are discovering new ... | [
"sad",
"comfortable",
"happy",
"uncomfortable"
] |
What kind of solids have particles that are arranged in a regular repeating pattern? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What kind of solids have particles that are arranged in a regular repeating pattern? | crystalline solids | science | null | null | null | metabolic solids | carbon-based solids | salts | crystalline solids | Crystalline solids have particles that are arranged in a regular repeating pattern. They form crystals. Amorphous solids have particles that are arranged more-or-less at random. They do not form crystals. | null | null | null |
In the future, when people fly to the moon, they will probably not bring with them too much _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
NASA has opened the door to the next generation of space discovery by announcing great plans for a base for humans to live on the surface of the moon forever.
The project to build a base on the moon will begin soon after 2020, with astronauts living there within four years.
The project comes after several exce... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4017.txt | NASA has opened the door to the next generation of space discovery by announcing great plans for a base for humans to live on the surface of the moon forever.
The project to build a base on the moon will begin soon after 2020, with astronauts living there within four years.
The project comes after several excellent sci... | [
"hydrogen",
"food",
"oxygen",
"water"
] |
Some teenagers think that leaving school can be hard because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As you grow rapidly through your teenage years you will experience a lot of changes.
The changes may seem monumental and they may seem to happen quickly. Don't panic! You will deal successfully with this time! The changes may seem difficult and your new-found responsibilities may seem daunting but you're... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17774.txt | As you grow rapidly through your teenage years you will experience a lot of changes.
The changes may seem monumental and they may seem to happen quickly. Don't panic! You will deal successfully with this time! The changes may seem difficult and your new-found responsibilities may seem daunting but you're not alon... | [
"they wouldn't like to choose their careers so soon",
"they never have ideal grades at school",
"reunions with schoolmates are not within the foreseeable future",
"they are too worried about their future"
] |
Why did the author feel that he should walk away according to the passage ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a certain store where they sell puddings, a number of these delicious things are laid out in a row during the Christmas season. Here you may select the one which is most to your taste, and you are even allowed to sample them before coming to a decision.
I have often wondered whether some people, who had no ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18976.txt | In a certain store where they sell puddings, a number of these delicious things are laid out in a row during the Christmas season. Here you may select the one which is most to your taste, and you are even allowed to sample them before coming to a decision.
I have often wondered whether some people, who had no intention... | [
"He had something urgent to do",
".He was quite angry with the old man",
"He decided to pay the money for the pudding",
"He found himself in a rather awkward way"
] |
We can find from this story that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A friend of mine named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office, a street urchin was walking around the shining car. "Is this your car, sir?" he asked.
Paul answered, "Yes, my brother gave it to me for Christmas." The boy was su... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4471.txt | A friend of mine named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present. On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office, a street urchin was walking around the shining car. "Is this your car, sir?" he asked.
Paul answered, "Yes, my brother gave it to me for Christmas." The boy was surprised, ... | [
"the urchin wished Paul to give his car to Buddy",
"the urchin wished to have a rich brother",
"the urchin had a deep love for his brother",
"the urchin's wish came true in the end"
] |
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