question stringlengths 1 985 | answer stringlengths 1 1.23k ⌀ | instruction stringclasses 4
values | input stringlengths 14 6.73k | output stringlengths 1 1.23k | subject stringclasses 3
values | id stringlengths 8 22 ⌀ | choices dict | answerKey stringclasses 8
values | distractor3 stringlengths 1 63 ⌀ | distractor1 stringlengths 1 57 ⌀ | distractor2 stringlengths 1 62 ⌀ | correct_answer stringlengths 1 67 ⌀ | support stringlengths 0 3.56k ⌀ | example_id stringlengths 9 14 ⌀ | article stringlengths 9 6.44k ⌀ | options listlengths 4 4 ⌀ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Attraction of a material by a magnet is an example of what type of property? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Attraction of a material by a magnet is an example of what type of property? | physical | science | null | null | null | transitive | thermal | chemical | physical | Iron filings are attracted by a magnet. This is a physical property of iron but not of most other materials, including sand. How could you use this difference in physical properties to separate a mixture of iron filings and sand?. | null | null | null |
Why did Aggie Bonfire once stop? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Aggie Bonfire was a long-standing tradition at Texas A&M University as part of the college rivalry with the University of Texas at Austin. For 90 years, Texas A&M students--known as Aggies--built and burned a bonfire on campus each autumn. Known to the Aggie community simply as "Bonfire", the annual autumn... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3162.txt | Aggie Bonfire was a long-standing tradition at Texas A&M University as part of the college rivalry with the University of Texas at Austin. For 90 years, Texas A&M students--known as Aggies--built and burned a bonfire on campus each autumn. Known to the Aggie community simply as "Bonfire", the annual autumn event sy... | [
"Too many people wanted to join in it.",
"Some serious accidents occurred during the activity.",
"It ran out of fund and then stopped.",
"There were no official supports."
] |
What is the text mainly about? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the history of Hawaii, surfing is a serious thing. Ancient leaders used the sport as a training exercise to keep themselves strong. They also used surfing competitions instead of wars to solve conflicts between people. For a long time ,this tradition of surfing was known mainly to the people of Hawaii. Then... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12657.txt | In the history of Hawaii, surfing is a serious thing. Ancient leaders used the sport as a training exercise to keep themselves strong. They also used surfing competitions instead of wars to solve conflicts between people. For a long time ,this tradition of surfing was known mainly to the people of Hawaii. Then Duke Kah... | [
"The development of Hawaii.",
"The achievements of Duke.",
"The personal life of Duke.",
"The history of surfing."
] |
A tiger shark has 180 teeth. A hammerhead shark has 1/6 the number of teeth that a tiger shark has. A great white shark has double the sum of teeth of a tiger shark and a hammerhead shark. How many teeth does a great white shark have? | Hammerhead shark:180/6=<<180/6=30>>30
Great White:2(180+30)=420 teeth
#### 420 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A tiger shark has 180 teeth. A hammerhead shark has 1/6 the number of teeth that a tiger shark has. A great white shark has double the sum of teeth of a tiger shark and a hammerhead shark. How many teeth does a great white shark have? | Hammerhead shark:180/6=<<180/6=30>>30
Great White:2(180+30)=420 teeth
#### 420 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
We can learn something about _ from the passage. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Put an ice cube from your fridge into a glass of water. You have a piece of string 10 centimeters long. The problem is to take out that piece of ice with the help of the string. But you must not touch the ice with your fingers.
You may ask your friends to try to do that when you are having dinner togethe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20391.txt | Put an ice cube from your fridge into a glass of water. You have a piece of string 10 centimeters long. The problem is to take out that piece of ice with the help of the string. But you must not touch the ice with your fingers.
You may ask your friends to try to do that when you are having dinner together. There ... | [
"Physics",
"biology",
"chemistry",
"maths \n C"
] |
Spores are the basic reproductive units of what organism? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Spores are the basic reproductive units of what organism? | fungi | science | null | null | null | tropical plants | mushrooms | yeast | fungi | Specialized structures for reproduction: One example is a fruiting body. Just like a fruit is involved in the reproduction of a fruiting plant, a fruiting body is involved in the reproduction of a fungus. A mushroom is a fruiting body , which is the part of the fungus that produces spores ( Figure below ). The spores a... | null | null | null |
From the passage, we know that the coral reefs _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every year thousands of young people in England finish school and then take a year off before they start work or go to university. Some young people go to other countries and work as volunteers . Volunteers give their time to help people. For example, they work in schools or hospitals, or they do something he... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4762.txt | Every year thousands of young people in England finish school and then take a year off before they start work or go to university. Some young people go to other countries and work as volunteers . Volunteers give their time to help people. For example, they work in schools or hospitals, or they do something helpful for... | [
"will die because of the pollution",
"are not as beautiful as before",
"cannot live without fish in the sea",
"will probably be sold for money"
] |
The writer feels that the use of modern communication is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A funny thing happened on the way to the communication revolution: we stopped talking to one another.
I was walking in the park with a friend recently, and his cell phone rang, interrupting our conversation. There we were, walking and talking on a beautiful sunny day and suddenly, I became invisible, absent fr... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4709.txt | A funny thing happened on the way to the communication revolution: we stopped talking to one another.
I was walking in the park with a friend recently, and his cell phone rang, interrupting our conversation. There we were, walking and talking on a beautiful sunny day and suddenly, I became invisible, absent from the co... | [
"satisfying",
"encouraging",
"disappointing",
"embarrassing"
] |
What is not the cause for people to leave their homeland? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The USA is a land of immigrants. Between 1815 and 1914, the world witnessed the greatest peaceful migration in its history: 35 million people, mostly Europeans, left their homelands to start new lives in America. Why did these people risk everything by leaving their homes and families?
First, what forced emigr... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4503.txt | The USA is a land of immigrants. Between 1815 and 1914, the world witnessed the greatest peaceful migration in its history: 35 million people, mostly Europeans, left their homelands to start new lives in America. Why did these people risk everything by leaving their homes and families?
First, what forced emigrants to m... | [
"The search for religious freedom.",
"The search for adventure.",
"Unwillingness to join the army.",
"Economics."
] |
June liked to collect cat stickers. She had a total of 76 in her collection. Her twin sister Bonnie also collected cat stickers and had 63 in her collection. For their birthday, their grandparents gave them 25 cat stickers each. How many combined stickers did they have? | June had 76 stickers and was given 25 from her grandparents so she had 76 + 25 = <<76+25=101>>101 stickers
Bonnie had 63 stickers and was given 25 from her grandparents so she had 63 + 25 = <<63+25=88>>88 stickers
June had 101 stickers and Bonnie had 88 stickers so together, they had 101 + 88 = <<101+88=189>>189 sticke... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | June liked to collect cat stickers. She had a total of 76 in her collection. Her twin sister Bonnie also collected cat stickers and had 63 in her collection. For their birthday, their grandparents gave them 25 cat stickers each. How many combined stickers did they have? | June had 76 stickers and was given 25 from her grandparents so she had 76 + 25 = <<76+25=101>>101 stickers
Bonnie had 63 stickers and was given 25 from her grandparents so she had 63 + 25 = <<63+25=88>>88 stickers
June had 101 stickers and Bonnie had 88 stickers so together, they had 101 + 88 = <<101+88=189>>189 sticke... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which word can be used to describe the Harvard campus? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.
I was pretty shocked when I first stepped onto the campus. Well, it's not even really a campus. It's more like a district in a small town.
Harvard's main buildings are f... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12354.txt | Recently I paid a visit to Harvard University, where there are top class scientists and professors and the best academic system in the world.
I was pretty shocked when I first stepped onto the campus. Well, it's not even really a campus. It's more like a district in a small town.
Harvard's main buildings are from the 1... | [
"Modern",
"Competitive",
"Peaceful",
"Splendid"
] |
Some negative people base their happiness on _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You wake up in the morning, the day is beautiful and the plans for the day are what you have been looking forward to for a long time. Then the telephone rings, you say hello, and the drama starts. The person on the other end has a depressing ( )tone in his voice as he starts to tell you how terrible his mornin... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high189.txt | You wake up in the morning, the day is beautiful and the plans for the day are what you have been looking forward to for a long time. Then the telephone rings, you say hello, and the drama starts. The person on the other end has a depressing ( )tone in his voice as he starts to tell you how terrible his morning is and ... | [
"other people's pity for them",
"making other people unhappy",
"building up a positive attitude",
"other people's respect for them"
] |
Which order of steps is followed in carrying out the project? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Clay Wanner began to gather a group of architects in Las Vegas a few years ago,to ask them what it would take to design a public school that used 50 percent less energy, cost much less to build and obviously improved student learning. "I think half of them fell off their chairs, " Wanner says.
Wanner manages s... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6682.txt | Clay Wanner began to gather a group of architects in Las Vegas a few years ago,to ask them what it would take to design a public school that used 50 percent less energy, cost much less to build and obviously improved student learning. "I think half of them fell off their chairs, " Wanner says.
Wanner manages school fac... | [
"Design--Prototype--Assessment--Construction.",
"Design--Assessment--Prototype--Construction.",
"Assessment--Design--Prototype--Construction.",
"Assessment--Prototype--Design--Construction."
] |
James hurts himself and decides to go to his primary care doctor. His primary care doctor charges $300 for the visit and James's insurance covers 80%. What is James's out-of-pocket cost? | The insurance covered 300*.8=$<<300*.8=240>>240
So he owed 300-240=$<<300-240=60>>60
#### 60 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | James hurts himself and decides to go to his primary care doctor. His primary care doctor charges $300 for the visit and James's insurance covers 80%. What is James's out-of-pocket cost? | The insurance covered 300*.8=$<<300*.8=240>>240
So he owed 300-240=$<<300-240=60>>60
#### 60 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Marie spent the Christmas Eve _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm Marie. I work in a nursing home and my job is to look after the old people. Alice is one of them. She's a very nice old woman.
This year, Alice had a difficult time. She went to hospital twice. In November, I finally could get her back to her "home".
Alice hoped that her daughter could come to visit her ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4708.txt | I'm Marie. I work in a nursing home and my job is to look after the old people. Alice is one of them. She's a very nice old woman.
This year, Alice had a difficult time. She went to hospital twice. In November, I finally could get her back to her "home".
Alice hoped that her daughter could come to visit her on Christ... | [
"in the nursing home",
"in a church",
"in her house",
"in a hospital"
] |
Which of the following descriptions about "double single-child couples" is True ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Over 70 percent of the "double single-child couples" in China need help from their parents in taking care of their own kids, according to a recent survey.
"Women of China" magazine and a consulting company carried out a survey recently on young couples of the "single-child" generation, the Morning Post reports... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8100.txt | Over 70 percent of the "double single-child couples" in China need help from their parents in taking care of their own kids, according to a recent survey.
"Women of China" magazine and a consulting company carried out a survey recently on young couples of the "single-child" generation, the Morning Post reports. The cou... | [
"They are single child in either family and independent of their parents",
"They are single child in either family and they are dependent on their parents",
"They have at least two children and can afford to support themselves",
"They, who were introduced by someone, follow a rather traditional value system"
... |
We can conclude from the text that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
American cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. American cities are changing, just as American society is changing.
After World War II, the population of most large American cities decreased; however, the population in many Sun Belt citi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3245.txt | American cities are similar to other cities around the world. In every country, cities reflect the values of the culture. American cities are changing, just as American society is changing.
After World War II, the population of most large American cities decreased; however, the population in many Sun Belt cities increa... | [
"American cities are changing for the worse.",
"people have different views on American cities.",
"many people are now moving from American cities.",
"the population is decreasing in older American cities."
] |
What are winds that blow over a limited area called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are winds that blow over a limited area called? | local winds | science | null | null | null | Periodic Winds | trade winds | Planetary Winds | local winds | Local winds are winds that blow over a limited area. Local winds blow between small low and high pressure systems. They are influenced by local geography. Nearness to an ocean, lake, or mountain range can affect local winds. Some examples are found below. Local winds can affect the weather and climate of a region. | null | null | null |
According to the passage, the following problems should be solved before Shenzhou-VI is sent into space EXCEPT _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
China's second manned space flight will be done by two astronauts over five days in 2005. "Shenzhou-VI will be sent into space sometime in 2005," said Zuo Saichun, a spokesperson of the China Aerospace Science and Technology (CAST). "The spacecraft will make new breakthroughs in China's manned space technology... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18101.txt | China's second manned space flight will be done by two astronauts over five days in 2005. "Shenzhou-VI will be sent into space sometime in 2005," said Zuo Saichun, a spokesperson of the China Aerospace Science and Technology (CAST). "The spacecraft will make new breakthroughs in China's manned space technology."
Unlike... | [
"environmental control",
"energy supply",
"life support",
"lunar soil collecting"
] |
According to the passage, if you want to increase daily success, you'd better _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In my thirty years as a Time Management speaker, I have observed a lot of what we can and should not do to increase our daily success. Time management is not necessarily working harder, but quicker and more smartly. Sometimes our mistakes will keep us from running at a full pace. Here are the top four Time Man... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21087.txt | In my thirty years as a Time Management speaker, I have observed a lot of what we can and should not do to increase our daily success. Time management is not necessarily working harder, but quicker and more smartly. Sometimes our mistakes will keep us from running at a full pace. Here are the top four Time Management m... | [
"do what you want to do",
"work with a clean desk",
"get as much sleep as possible",
"not have a lunch break every day"
] |
The advantage of the special lanes is that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a great many cities, hundreds of people ride bikes to work every day. In New York, some bike riders have even formed a group called Bike for a Better City. They declare that if more people rode bikes to work, there would be fewer automobiles in the downtown part of the city and so less dirty air from car en... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2076.txt | In a great many cities, hundreds of people ride bikes to work every day. In New York, some bike riders have even formed a group called Bike for a Better City. They declare that if more people rode bikes to work, there would be fewer automobiles in the downtown part of the city and so less dirty air from car engines.
Fo... | [
"they will make cars and buses run slowly",
"they will make it easier for bike riders to go to parks",
"they will make the city more beautiful",
"they will prevent accidents"
] |
What information is provided about distance communication? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most of the guests who come on our trips have never been to Egypt before .We want to make everyone comfortable and at ease, but we do always get the same questions in advance of trip. So here I will give you some travel tips.
What should I wear?
If you're lucky enough to visit Egypt... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18277.txt | Most of the guests who come on our trips have never been to Egypt before .We want to make everyone comfortable and at ease, but we do always get the same questions in advance of trip. So here I will give you some travel tips.
What should I wear?
If you're lucky enough to visit Egypt between ... | [
"A cell phone is enough for most people.",
"AT&T and Sprint offer free service in Egypt.",
"A satellite phone doesn't work in Mid-Egypt.",
"Internet cafes are only available in big cities."
] |
The beautiful nightgown Winne's mother handed to her _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Remember your first romantic disappointment? Remember the pain and unhappiness of breaking up - the _ ? Winne recalls feeling very sad after her first true love deserted her. Her mother came into her room carrying a beautiful nightgown and handed it to her, gave her a hug and said, "I know you are feeling hea... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21672.txt | Remember your first romantic disappointment? Remember the pain and unhappiness of breaking up - the _ ? Winne recalls feeling very sad after her first true love deserted her. Her mother came into her room carrying a beautiful nightgown and handed it to her, gave her a hug and said, "I know you are feeling heartbroken.... | [
"made her heart broken",
"made her feel beautiful right then",
"made her feel much better",
"made her feel her mother's care"
] |
According to the passage, we can know President Roosevelt _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Teddy Bears have been a very popular children's toy for many years. Most adults can remember their first stuffed bear, and over the decades these toys have become nearly a symbol of their childhood. However, children are not the only ones with whom these toys have become popular, as many adults make it a habit... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15615.txt | Teddy Bears have been a very popular children's toy for many years. Most adults can remember their first stuffed bear, and over the decades these toys have become nearly a symbol of their childhood. However, children are not the only ones with whom these toys have become popular, as many adults make it a habit to colle... | [
"didn't like hunting",
"enjoy being special",
"was not brave enough",
"was fair and respectable"
] |
At a gathering, it was reported that 26 people took wine, 22 people took soda, and 17 people took both drinks. If each person could have taken one or more drinks regardless of what was reported, how many people altogether were at the gathering? | The number of people who took only wine is the difference between the number of people who took wine and those who took wine and soda which is 26 -17 = <<26-17=9>>9 people
In the same manner, the number of people who took only soda is 22-17 = <<22-17=5>>5 people
Therefore the total number present is the sum of those wh... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | At a gathering, it was reported that 26 people took wine, 22 people took soda, and 17 people took both drinks. If each person could have taken one or more drinks regardless of what was reported, how many people altogether were at the gathering? | The number of people who took only wine is the difference between the number of people who took wine and those who took wine and soda which is 26 -17 = <<26-17=9>>9 people
In the same manner, the number of people who took only soda is 22-17 = <<22-17=5>>5 people
Therefore the total number present is the sum of those wh... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The serious effects of the death of languages include all except that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The death of languages is not a new phenomenon. Languages usually have a relatively short life span as well as a very high death rate. Only a few, including Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, Latin, have lasted more than 2,000 years.
What is new, however, is the speed at which they are dying out. Europe's colonial conq... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12916.txt | The death of languages is not a new phenomenon. Languages usually have a relatively short life span as well as a very high death rate. Only a few, including Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, Latin, have lasted more than 2,000 years.
What is new, however, is the speed at which they are dying out. Europe's colonial conquests cau... | [
"People would fail to understand how languages originated",
"Language diversity would become an obstacle to globalization",
"Monolingualism would lead to the loss of multiculturalism",
"Human brains would become less creative linguistically"
] |
How many ways are suggested to make electricity in the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is not enough oil in the world now. As time goes by, it becomes less and less, so what are we going to do when it runs out? Perhaps we will go back to using horses, carriages and bicycles.
In the Second World War, some people didn't use gas made from petroleum in their cars. They made gas from wood and ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3.txt | There is not enough oil in the world now. As time goes by, it becomes less and less, so what are we going to do when it runs out? Perhaps we will go back to using horses, carriages and bicycles.
In the Second World War, some people didn't use gas made from petroleum in their cars. They made gas from wood and plants in... | [
"2.",
"5.",
"4.",
"3."
] |
Pauropods, presumed relatives of millipedes usually found in soil, leaf litter and other moist places, live on all continents except what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Pauropods, presumed relatives of millipedes usually found in soil, leaf litter and other moist places, live on all continents except what? | antarctica | science | null | null | null | Ocean | Europe | inland | antarctica | The pauropods are typically 0.5-2.0 mm long and live on all continents except Antarctica. They are usually found in soil, leaf litter, or other moist places. They feed on fungi and decaying organic matter, and are essentially harmless. Adult pauropods have 11 or 12 body segments and 9-11 pairs of legs. They also posses... | null | null | null |
Where can we most probably read this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the United States you will find yourself being urged from every page of every newspaper and every television station to buy all kinds of goods.
Not only is there a wide range of prices for goods in America, there is also a wide range in the quality of goods offered for sale. Unlike some countries,
Americans... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high33.txt | In the United States you will find yourself being urged from every page of every newspaper and every television station to buy all kinds of goods.
Not only is there a wide range of prices for goods in America, there is also a wide range in the quality of goods offered for sale. Unlike some countries,
Americans generall... | [
"In a research paper.",
"In a science report.",
"In a geography book.",
"In a travel magazine."
] |
Frank wants to buy a new lamp for his bedroom. The cost of the cheapest lamp is $20, and the most expensive in the store is 3 times more expensive. How much money would Frank have remaining, if he currently has $90, and he buys the most expensive lamp available? | The most expensive lamp cost 20 * 3 = $<<20*3=60>>60.
So if Frank would pay for that lamp, he would leave himself with 90 - 60 = $<<90-60=30>>30.
#### 30 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Frank wants to buy a new lamp for his bedroom. The cost of the cheapest lamp is $20, and the most expensive in the store is 3 times more expensive. How much money would Frank have remaining, if he currently has $90, and he buys the most expensive lamp available? | The most expensive lamp cost 20 * 3 = $<<20*3=60>>60.
So if Frank would pay for that lamp, he would leave himself with 90 - 60 = $<<90-60=30>>30.
#### 30 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Mimi has decided to start going to the gym again. Over the weekend, she spent $8,000 on athletic sneakers and clothes. She spent thrice as much on Nike sneakers as she did on Adidas. What she spent on Adidas was 1/5 the cost of Skechers. If Mimi's Adidas sneakers purchase was $600, what amount did she spend on clothes? | The Adidas purchase was 1/5 that of Skechers, therefore the Skechers cost 5 * 600 = 3000 dollars.
Spending three times the cost of Adidas on Nike sneakers translates to 3 * 600 = <<3*600=1800>>1800 dollars.
All together, the three athletic-sneaker purchases cost Mimi 600 + 1800 + 3000 = <<600+1800+3000=5400>>5400 dolla... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mimi has decided to start going to the gym again. Over the weekend, she spent $8,000 on athletic sneakers and clothes. She spent thrice as much on Nike sneakers as she did on Adidas. What she spent on Adidas was 1/5 the cost of Skechers. If Mimi's Adidas sneakers purchase was $600, what amount did she spend on clothes? | The Adidas purchase was 1/5 that of Skechers, therefore the Skechers cost 5 * 600 = 3000 dollars.
Spending three times the cost of Adidas on Nike sneakers translates to 3 * 600 = <<3*600=1800>>1800 dollars.
All together, the three athletic-sneaker purchases cost Mimi 600 + 1800 + 3000 = <<600+1800+3000=5400>>5400 dolla... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What type of hydrocarbons contain at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of hydrocarbons contain at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms? | unsaturated | science | null | null | null | saturated | ionic | catalytic | unsaturated | Unsaturated hydrocarbons contain at least one double or triple bond between carbon atoms. As a result, the carbon atoms are unable to bond with as many hydrogen atoms as they would if they were joined only by single bonds. This makes them unsaturated with hydrogen. Unsaturated hydrocarbons are classified on the basis o... | null | null | null |
Which of the following about the Curiosity rover is TRUE ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In today's congratulatory phone call to the team behind NASA's Mars Curiosity rover , President Barack Obama made sure that if the mission discovers Martians, he'll be one of the first to know.
"If in fact you do make contact with Martians, please let me know right away," Obama said during the call, "I've got ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6428.txt | In today's congratulatory phone call to the team behind NASA's Mars Curiosity rover , President Barack Obama made sure that if the mission discovers Martians, he'll be one of the first to know.
"If in fact you do make contact with Martians, please let me know right away," Obama said during the call, "I've got a lot of ... | [
"It costs billions of dollars.",
"It mainly aims to find life on Mars.",
"It carries the first person to Mars.",
"It proves Mars fit to live on."
] |
What is the article mainly about? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You get on an almost-empty bus, but the next passenger decides to ignore all the empty seats to sit right next to you. While you are waiting in line at the supermarket, the next
customer stands just behind you shouting into his phone.
These are attacks of the personal space invaders . Though preferences for pe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14691.txt | You get on an almost-empty bus, but the next passenger decides to ignore all the empty seats to sit right next to you. While you are waiting in line at the supermarket, the next
customer stands just behind you shouting into his phone.
These are attacks of the personal space invaders . Though preferences for personal sp... | [
"How to make friends with British people.",
"Some tips on British table manners.",
"Ways in which British people show affection.",
"British people's preference for personal space."
] |
Brian has the same percentage of white stones and black stones in his collection of 100 stones as he does of grey stones and green stones in a separate collection. He has 40 grey stones and 60 green stones. How many white stones does Brian have if he has more white stones than black ones? | First we must determine the percentage of the grey and green stones. We add the two amounts together, finding 40+60=<<40+60=100>>100
We then figure out that 40/100=<<40/100=.4>>.4, meaning 40 percent of the stones are grey in the second selection.
This means that 1.0-.4= <<1.0-.4=.6>>.6, or 60 percent of the stones are... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Brian has the same percentage of white stones and black stones in his collection of 100 stones as he does of grey stones and green stones in a separate collection. He has 40 grey stones and 60 green stones. How many white stones does Brian have if he has more white stones than black ones? | First we must determine the percentage of the grey and green stones. We add the two amounts together, finding 40+60=<<40+60=100>>100
We then figure out that 40/100=<<40/100=.4>>.4, meaning 40 percent of the stones are grey in the second selection.
This means that 1.0-.4= <<1.0-.4=.6>>.6, or 60 percent of the stones are... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following is NOT talked about in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can feeling of nostalgia be good for you? Or is it unhealthy to have a strong love for the past?
For years, medical experts have studied nostalgia and the reasons for it. Many experts warn that too much nostalgia is harmful. They say living in the past shows that a person is unhappy with his present life. The... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3981.txt | Can feeling of nostalgia be good for you? Or is it unhealthy to have a strong love for the past?
For years, medical experts have studied nostalgia and the reasons for it. Many experts warn that too much nostalgia is harmful. They say living in the past shows that a person is unhappy with his present life. These feelin... | [
"Too much nostalgia is harmful to our health.",
"Nostalgia shows that a person is not satisfied with his present life.",
"Only women have feelings of nostalgia.",
"A little nostalgia can make a person's life more colorful."
] |
From the passage, we know Yue Fei _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A) LiYugang dresses like a woman and sings like a bird. He won the third prize in CCTV's Star Road in 2006. He sings folk songs. However, he seems to have the spirit of Mei Lanfang. In fact, the young man had learnt something from Mei Lanfang's students. People in China usually don't like cross-dressing . But... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3869.txt | A) LiYugang dresses like a woman and sings like a bird. He won the third prize in CCTV's Star Road in 2006. He sings folk songs. However, he seems to have the spirit of Mei Lanfang. In fact, the young man had learnt something from Mei Lanfang's students. People in China usually don't like cross-dressing . But people a... | [
"was not born in a rich family",
"was not brave",
"killed Qin Hui",
"built a temple"
] |
It was _ that changed his mind greatly. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jack Ma is the founder and CEO of Alibaba Group. He was one of the 100 global "future leaders" of the 2001 World Economic Forum and the "commercial leader" of 2001 elected by US Commercial Association of Asia.
Born in the city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, Ma graduated from Hangzhou Teachers Institute in 198... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14794.txt | Jack Ma is the founder and CEO of Alibaba Group. He was one of the 100 global "future leaders" of the 2001 World Economic Forum and the "commercial leader" of 2001 elected by US Commercial Association of Asia.
Born in the city of Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, Ma graduated from Hangzhou Teachers Institute in 1988 (he fai... | [
"his pen pal",
"his experience in China",
"his failure in the entrance exam",
"his experience in Australia"
] |
The boss asked John to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Difference
John and Bobby joined a company at the same time . They both worked very hard . After several years , Bobby became the manager , but John thought it was unfair , so he gave his resignation to the boss .
When the boss found out the reason why John wanted to leave , he said , "I hope you will do one ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7509.txt | Difference
John and Bobby joined a company at the same time . They both worked very hard . After several years , Bobby became the manager , but John thought it was unfair , so he gave his resignation to the boss .
When the boss found out the reason why John wanted to leave , he said , "I hope you will do one more thin... | [
"give up his work",
"work for Bobby",
"find out if there were watermelons at the market",
"go to the market to find out if anyone was selling watermelons"
] |
Most diseases caused by bacteria can be cured by which medicines? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Most diseases caused by bacteria can be cured by which medicines? | antibiotics | science | null | null | null | inhibitors | hydroxides | antioxidants | antibiotics | Living things that cause human diseases include bacteria, fungi, and protozoa. Most infectious diseases caused by these organisms can be cured with medicines. For example, medicines called antibiotics can cure most diseases caused by bacteria. Bacteria are one-celled organisms without a nucleus. Although most bacteria ... | null | null | null |
Stuart is going on a cross-country trip and wants to find the fastest route. On one route the total distance is 1500 miles and the average speed is 75 MPH. On the second trip, the total distance is 750 but the average speed is 25 MPH. How long does his trip take if he goes on the fastest route? | The first route will take 20 hours because 1,500 / 75 = <<1500/75=20>>20
The second route will take 30 hours because 750 / 25 = <<750/25=30>>30
The fastest route takes 20 hours because 20 < 30
#### 20 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Stuart is going on a cross-country trip and wants to find the fastest route. On one route the total distance is 1500 miles and the average speed is 75 MPH. On the second trip, the total distance is 750 but the average speed is 25 MPH. How long does his trip take if he goes on the fastest route? | The first route will take 20 hours because 1,500 / 75 = <<1500/75=20>>20
The second route will take 30 hours because 750 / 25 = <<750/25=30>>30
The fastest route takes 20 hours because 20 < 30
#### 20 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
From the works Susan published in the 1970s and 1980s, we can learn that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Susan Sontag (1933 ------ 2004) was one of the most noticeable figures in the world of literature. For more than 40 years she made it morally necessary to know everything----- to read every book worth reading, to see every movie worth seeing. When she was still in her early 30s, publishing essays in such imp... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1223.txt | Susan Sontag (1933 ------ 2004) was one of the most noticeable figures in the world of literature. For more than 40 years she made it morally necessary to know everything----- to read every book worth reading, to see every movie worth seeing. When she was still in her early 30s, publishing essays in such important ma... | [
"she was more of a moralist than a sensualist",
"she was more of a sensualist than a moralist",
"she believed repressed personalities mainly led to illness",
"she would like to re-examine old positions"
] |
According to Yao Hongwen, which of the following statements is true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BEIJING--Family planning officers will handle the illegal birth case of film director Zhang Yimou by following legal procedures, a government spokesman said on Tuesday, December 10, 2013.
When asked to comment on Zhang's case at a press conference, Yao Hongwen, spokesman for the National Health and Family Plan... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5953.txt | BEIJING--Family planning officers will handle the illegal birth case of film director Zhang Yimou by following legal procedures, a government spokesman said on Tuesday, December 10, 2013.
When asked to comment on Zhang's case at a press conference, Yao Hongwen, spokesman for the National Health and Family Planning Comm... | [
"Every Chinese citizen should obey and safeguard laws and regulations.",
"Few people have the privileges to give birth to more children than allowed.",
"China's family planning policy has never been relaxed since introduced.",
"Zhang will be fined as much as 160 million yuan for his violations."
] |
What is the best title of this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I never knew how amazing it would feel to help a family 4,560 miles away from my home. I never knew how great an effect I could have on that single family.
From the moment I walked into French class, I knew almost instantly that I belonged there. My teacher, Madame Weiser, is a kind and caring woman, and is th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12313.txt | I never knew how amazing it would feel to help a family 4,560 miles away from my home. I never knew how great an effect I could have on that single family.
From the moment I walked into French class, I knew almost instantly that I belonged there. My teacher, Madame Weiser, is a kind and caring woman, and is the person ... | [
"The Love for Africa.",
"A Kind Foreign Driver.",
"My Helpful Teacher",
"My Unforgettable Class"
] |
What is the main purpose of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Who do you feel closer to -- your mom or your dad?
In almost every culture in the world, mothers are thought to be more important than fathers during children's development and more likely to build strong bonds with their children.
This belief had existed for a long time until scientists started asking a new q... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19920.txt | Who do you feel closer to -- your mom or your dad?
In almost every culture in the world, mothers are thought to be more important than fathers during children's development and more likely to build strong bonds with their children.
This belief had existed for a long time until scientists started asking a new question: ... | [
"To find out why children have better bonds with their mothers.",
"To report on a book studying how fathers influence their children.",
"To tell how different in the influences of mothers and fathers on children.",
"To explain what influences children's personality most during their development."
] |
Robert can study in the university because _ . [ ] | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Robert was born in a small town in England. His father has a farm and can supply him enough money to finish university where he's studying law. The young man studies hard and hopes to be a famous lawyer.
Last Monday their term was over. Robert said to his father on the telephone that he was going to travel in ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7426.txt | Robert was born in a small town in England. His father has a farm and can supply him enough money to finish university where he's studying law. The young man studies hard and hopes to be a famous lawyer.
Last Monday their term was over. Robert said to his father on the telephone that he was going to travel in a small c... | [
"he wants to be a lawyer",
"his father is a rich farmer",
"he's smart and strong",
"he keeps his wallet well"
] |
What's the passage mainly about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It seems that the key to winning any contest is in the belief that you can win. This belief is what inspires one to do one's best. If we have this belief, we work tirelessly to accomplish our goals, and make whatever sacrifices which are necessary. Whether it's a hot-dog eating contest or a spelling bee, the w... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23626.txt | It seems that the key to winning any contest is in the belief that you can win. This belief is what inspires one to do one's best. If we have this belief, we work tirelessly to accomplish our goals, and make whatever sacrifices which are necessary. Whether it's a hot-dog eating contest or a spelling bee, the winners ha... | [
"What needed to be a winner.",
"How to practice if you want to win.",
"The importance of learning from others.",
"The importance of the skills necessary for winning."
] |
Which of the following is NOT true about Hercule Poirot? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Agatha Christie (1890-1976) was born Agatha May Clarissa Miller in Devon, England in 1890, the youngest of three children in a conservative, well-to-do family. Taught at home by a governess and tutors, as a child Agatha Christie never attended school. She became skillful at creating games to keep herself occup... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9559.txt | Agatha Christie (1890-1976) was born Agatha May Clarissa Miller in Devon, England in 1890, the youngest of three children in a conservative, well-to-do family. Taught at home by a governess and tutors, as a child Agatha Christie never attended school. She became skillful at creating games to keep herself occupied at a ... | [
"He was once a policeman",
"He paid much attention to details",
"He sometimes seems rather foolish",
"He solved mysterious with a sixth sense"
] |
The report from NHTSA suggests that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cities alarmed by deaths and injuries of pedestrians are taking efforts to make crosswalks safer for people on foot, especially seniors and children who need more time to cross streets.
A pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident in the USA every 110 minutes;one is injured every nine minutes, according to ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23543.txt | Cities alarmed by deaths and injuries of pedestrians are taking efforts to make crosswalks safer for people on foot, especially seniors and children who need more time to cross streets.
A pedestrian is killed in a traffic accident in the USA every 110 minutes;one is injured every nine minutes, according to official ... | [
"fewer people were injured in crosswalks",
"crosswalk safety has been greatly improved",
"much has been done to reduce traffic accidents",
"pedestrian deaths in crosswalk remain a serious problem"
] |
Near the end of the passage, "something very special" refers to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time there was a wise man that used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.
One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought that someon... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15830.txt | Once upon a time there was a wise man that used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.
One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought that someone would d... | [
"the gifts from friends",
"the strength of making decision",
"our own starfish",
"the ability of shaping one's own future"
] |
"Children is a time when there are few duties to make life hard" means " _ ". | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How often one hears children wishing they were grown up, and the old wishing they were young again! Each age has its pleasure and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting any time in useless regrets.
Children is a time when there are few duties to make li... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high699.txt | How often one hears children wishing they were grown up, and the old wishing they were young again! Each age has its pleasure and its pains, and the happiest person is the one who enjoys what each age gives him without wasting any time in useless regrets.
Children is a time when there are few duties to make life hard. ... | [
"Children shouldn't be made to live a hard life",
"All the children won't have to work for their own living",
"Children shouldn't answer for the hard life they are leading",
"A child bas few duties to try hard to make a living for himself or for his seniors"
] |
Jimmy didn't buy what his mother wanted because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My husband is a born shopper. He loves to look at things and to touch them. He likes to compare prices between the same items in different shops. He would never think of buying anything without looking around in several different shops. On the other hand, I'm not a shopper. I think shopping is boring and unple... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1.txt | My husband is a born shopper. He loves to look at things and to touch them. He likes to compare prices between the same items in different shops. He would never think of buying anything without looking around in several different shops. On the other hand, I'm not a shopper. I think shopping is boring and unpleasant. If... | [
"the shop was closed that day",
"the policeman stopped him",
"he forgot some of them",
"he gave all the money to the beggar"
] |
At least how many books are written by women according to the passage above? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Money and Happiness
A Guide to Living the good life
Author: Laura Rowley
Publisher: Wiley (March 1, 2005)
Laura Rowley makes us all understand the money-happiness connection in our own lives so that we spend our time and our efforts wisely. She offers insight that every reader can use to make smarter decisions... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5062.txt | Money and Happiness
A Guide to Living the good life
Author: Laura Rowley
Publisher: Wiley (March 1, 2005)
Laura Rowley makes us all understand the money-happiness connection in our own lives so that we spend our time and our efforts wisely. She offers insight that every reader can use to make smarter decisions that wil... | [
"4",
"3",
"2",
"1"
] |
Oleksander spent _ more weeks than the previous record. [ ] | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Oleksander Pylyshenko is either very fearless,very foolish... or both. The 40-year-old zookeeper from the Ukraine recently spent five weeks in a cage with Katya, a 200-kilo African lioness. Why? Well for a start, he wanted to raise awareness of the treatment of animals in captivity. Secondly, he hoped to break... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21172.txt | Oleksander Pylyshenko is either very fearless,very foolish... or both. The 40-year-old zookeeper from the Ukraine recently spent five weeks in a cage with Katya, a 200-kilo African lioness. Why? Well for a start, he wanted to raise awareness of the treatment of animals in captivity. Secondly, he hoped to break the Guin... | [
"one",
"two",
"three",
"four"
] |
The force that pulls objects toward the earth is what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The force that pulls objects toward the earth is what? | gravity | science | null | null | null | Tension | Friction | Magnetic force | gravity | null | null | null | |
Why did Rhubarb bark on a hot night? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Rhubarb loved everyone and every dog. Whenever someone came to the house, she was always happy. We had an older Samoyed named Willie, and it was important that Rhubarb got along well with him. She wanted to play, but was very respectful of Willie and left him alone when he was tired and needed to rest. Willie ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19601.txt | Rhubarb loved everyone and every dog. Whenever someone came to the house, she was always happy. We had an older Samoyed named Willie, and it was important that Rhubarb got along well with him. She wanted to play, but was very respectful of Willie and left him alone when he was tired and needed to rest. Willie was not w... | [
"She got scared.",
"She saw a mouse.",
"A thief broke into the house.",
"The doors were unlocked."
] |
Chaplin used to _ when his mother was ill. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Charles Chaplin was horn in London on April 16,1889.His parents were music ball actors. The Chaplin family were very poor,and life was difficult in London. Charlie,as his job was an actor. What he did was to do silly things to make called, used to do his mother's job in the theatre when she was ill.
When he w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3832.txt | "Charles Chaplin was horn in London on April 16,1889.His parents were music ball actors. The Chaplin family were very poor,and life was difficult in London. Charlie,as his job was an actor. What he did was to do silly things to make called, used to do his mother's job in the theatre when she was ill.
When he was only 1... | [
"look after her",
"do the housework",
"do his mother's job",
"do his father's job"
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mark twain tells a boy's story in The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn. Huck is a poor child, without a mother or home. His father drinks too much alcohol and always beats him.
Huck's situation has freed him from the restriction of society. He explores in the woods and goes fishing. He stays out all night and doe... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19120.txt | Mark twain tells a boy's story in The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn. Huck is a poor child, without a mother or home. His father drinks too much alcohol and always beats him.
Huck's situation has freed him from the restriction of society. He explores in the woods and goes fishing. He stays out all night and does not go ... | [
"The outline of The Adventure of Huckleberry Finn.",
"The childhood of Huckleberry.",
"The reason why Mark Twain wrote the story.",
"The effect of slavery."
] |
Why did people put on red paper-cuts instead of those of any other color? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every country has its traditional festivals. The Chinese New Year is now known as the Spring Festival because it starts from the beginning of spring. Though there are some sayings about its origin, all agree that the word Nian, which in modern Chinese means "year", was originally the name of a beast that start... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1263.txt | Every country has its traditional festivals. The Chinese New Year is now known as the Spring Festival because it starts from the beginning of spring. Though there are some sayings about its origin, all agree that the word Nian, which in modern Chinese means "year", was originally the name of a beast that started to eat... | [
"Because Nian liked the color red.",
"Because the color red could kill Nian.",
"Because the old man like the color red.",
"Because Nian was afraid of the color red."
] |
What will happen to you if you are caught driving dangerously and two months later you are caught careless driving? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Code Offence Points
What is Driving _ Points System?
After the introduction of this system, certain traffic offences will make the driver lose points besides other punishments . A driver makes any of these offences, the points will be recorded.When the driver gets a certain number of points, he will be forbid... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13473.txt | Code Offence Points
What is Driving _ Points System?
After the introduction of this system, certain traffic offences will make the driver lose points besides other punishments . A driver makes any of these offences, the points will be recorded.When the driver gets a certain number of points, he will be forbidden to ... | [
"Your license will be taken away.",
"You will be taken to the police station.",
"You will not be able to drive for 6 months.",
"You will not be able to drive for 3 months."
] |
Many european and asiatic elms are less susceptible to dutch elm disease than which elms? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Many european and asiatic elms are less susceptible to dutch elm disease than which elms? | american | science | null | null | null | african | caribbean | rican | american | Accidentally introduced in the 1900s, the fungus decimated elm trees across the continent. Many European and Asiatic elms are less susceptible to Dutch elm disease than American elms. In humans, fungal infections are generally considered challenging to treat. Unlike bacteria, fungi do not respond to traditional antibio... | null | null | null |
What can be inferred from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What Is Today's American Dream
They may not have called it the American Dream, but for centuries people have gone to America in search of freer, happier, and richer lives. But is today's American Dream a mythical concept or still a reality?
Isabel Belarsky's tiny Brooklyn apartment fills with the sound of her ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18234.txt | What Is Today's American Dream
They may not have called it the American Dream, but for centuries people have gone to America in search of freer, happier, and richer lives. But is today's American Dream a mythical concept or still a reality?
Isabel Belarsky's tiny Brooklyn apartment fills with the sound of her father's ... | [
"The American Dream is deeply-rooted in the national psyche.",
"The concept of the American Dream has gone through changes throughout the time.",
"American Dream is still firmly believed by the majority of the immigrants.",
"The concept of American Dream will remain unchanged in the next two decades."
] |
Sydney Tower is _ in Sydney, Australia. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sydney Tower
Address: 100 Market St, Sydney
Phone: 02 93339222
Fax: 02 93339203
Open time: 9:00 am to 10:30 pm (Saturdays to 11:30 pm)
Ticket: $ 60 (for an adult) $ 30 (for a child)
Website: www. Sydneytower. com. au
How to get there: train to Town Hall Station and a short walk along Market Street
How to book ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6705.txt | Sydney Tower
Address: 100 Market St, Sydney
Phone: 02 93339222
Fax: 02 93339203
Open time: 9:00 am to 10:30 pm (Saturdays to 11:30 pm)
Ticket: $ 60 (for an adult) $ 30 (for a child)
Website: www. Sydneytower. com. au
How to get there: train to Town Hall Station and a short walk along Market Street
How to book tickets: ... | [
"the busiest street",
"the biggest station",
"the highest point",
"the most beautiful park"
] |
Then people _ trees because they wanted to build more houses. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Ellis is very old. He has seen many changes in his home town.
He knows that things are different now. But he never forgets the old days. He likes to talk about them. He often talks about his favourite birds, the robins (----). "When I was a boy, these houses were not here. There were wide fields and tall ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2738.txt | Mr. Ellis is very old. He has seen many changes in his home town.
He knows that things are different now. But he never forgets the old days. He likes to talk about them. He often talks about his favourite birds, the robins (----). "When I was a boy, these houses were not here. There were wide fields and tall trees. Ev... | [
"cut down",
"planted",
"bought",
"watered"
] |
Which of the following would be the best title for the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BEIJING, June. 30(Xinhua)----There are ten times as many Chinese newspapers and magazines than there were 30 years ago. That's when the country adopted the reform and opening-up policy.
Figures from the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP)show there were 186 newspapers and 930 magazine... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20236.txt | BEIJING, June. 30(Xinhua)----There are ten times as many Chinese newspapers and magazines than there were 30 years ago. That's when the country adopted the reform and opening-up policy.
Figures from the General Administration of Press and Publication (GAPP)show there were 186 newspapers and 930 magazines in Chin... | [
"Digital books take the place of common ones in China.",
"China has more newspapers and magazines.",
"More information sources are developing with the economy.",
"A law should be adopted to govern the publishing industries."
] |
Which of the following sentences serves as a supporting fact to the writer's main point of view? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many more babies will be born before the Year of the Horse ends, because many couples in China try to avoid having babies in the Year of the Sheep, which starts on Feb 19, 2015. The reason: traditionally it is believed that "sheep babies" lead a difficult and suppressive life.
The truth is, there is no evidenc... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18716.txt | Many more babies will be born before the Year of the Horse ends, because many couples in China try to avoid having babies in the Year of the Sheep, which starts on Feb 19, 2015. The reason: traditionally it is believed that "sheep babies" lead a difficult and suppressive life.
The truth is, there is no evidence to prov... | [
"Many more babies will be born before the Year of the Horse ends.",
"Traditionally it is believed \" Sheep babies \" lead a difficult and suppressive life.",
"Doctors warn that premature cesarean section is a violation of the laws of nature.",
"The real important thing is to encourage children to let their im... |
Ken can do 20 sit-ups without stopping. Nathan can do twice as many, and Bob can do half the number of Ken and Nathan's combined sit-ups. How many more sit-ups can Bob do compared to Ken? | Nathan can do 20 x 2 = <<20*2=40>>40 sit ups.
Ken and Nathan's combined number is 20 + 40 = <<20+40=60>>60 sit-ups.
Bob can do 60/2 = <<60/2=30>>30 sit-ups.
Bob can do 30 - 20 = <<30-20=10>>10 more sit-ups than Ken.
#### 10 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Ken can do 20 sit-ups without stopping. Nathan can do twice as many, and Bob can do half the number of Ken and Nathan's combined sit-ups. How many more sit-ups can Bob do compared to Ken? | Nathan can do 20 x 2 = <<20*2=40>>40 sit ups.
Ken and Nathan's combined number is 20 + 40 = <<20+40=60>>60 sit-ups.
Bob can do 60/2 = <<60/2=30>>30 sit-ups.
Bob can do 30 - 20 = <<30-20=10>>10 more sit-ups than Ken.
#### 10 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to the passage, when did the Palace of Placentia disappear from the ground? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The area south of the Thames at Greenwich has a long history. Throughout time different buildings have been constructed on the same site. The Palace of Placentia, an English Royal Palace built in 1447, no longer exists apart from a few remains under the present buildings.
The grand buildings on the South Bank ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15071.txt | The area south of the Thames at Greenwich has a long history. Throughout time different buildings have been constructed on the same site. The Palace of Placentia, an English Royal Palace built in 1447, no longer exists apart from a few remains under the present buildings.
The grand buildings on the South Bank of the Th... | [
"In the late 1400s.",
"In the early 1600s.",
"In the late 1600s.",
"In the early 1700s."
] |
What can we know from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Researchers questioned nearly 9,800 people over the age of 50 about their lives and found women were happier than men and enjoy life more in old age.
Dr Elizabeth Breeze, one of the researchers, said that women could become happier as they get older as they no longer have to worry about looking after their fam... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3608.txt | Researchers questioned nearly 9,800 people over the age of 50 about their lives and found women were happier than men and enjoy life more in old age.
Dr Elizabeth Breeze, one of the researchers, said that women could become happier as they get older as they no longer have to worry about looking after their families.
Sh... | [
"Men should not worry about looking after their family any more in old age",
"Male actors, especially movie stars are easy to get bad--tempered when they get older and older.",
"The poorest women about the age of 50 can't live longer than the richest women at the same age.",
"Education has nothing to do with ... |
The man "Beckham"probablyis a _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am a tall boy. I can play basketball and soccer very well. Today is Sunday. I don't go to school. I watch a soccer match on TV. It's a good match. Beckham is my idol .He plays well in the match. In the afternoon, I play soccer with my good friends Jim,Ben, Peter, Gary and Kevin. Sarah is in the park, too. Sh... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3456.txt | I am a tall boy. I can play basketball and soccer very well. Today is Sunday. I don't go to school. I watch a soccer match on TV. It's a good match. Beckham is my idol .He plays well in the match. In the afternoon, I play soccer with my good friends Jim,Ben, Peter, Gary and Kevin. Sarah is in the park, too. She is my g... | [
"basketballplayer",
"soccerplayer",
"singer",
"baseballplayer"
] |
Which posts can fresh school-leavers apply for? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
invites applications for the following posts:
HOUSEKEEPING
Housekeeping Supervisor
Salary: $1,200 per month
At least 2 years similar experience
Female only
Housemaids
Salary: $700 per month
No experience required
Part-time posts for Housemaids only
LAUNDRY
Laundry Valet
Salary: $700 per month
Duties - to col... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high262.txt | invites applications for the following posts:
HOUSEKEEPING
Housekeeping Supervisor
Salary: $1,200 per month
At least 2 years similar experience
Female only
Housemaids
Salary: $700 per month
No experience required
Part-time posts for Housemaids only
LAUNDRY
Laundry Valet
Salary: $700 per month
Duties - to collect and ... | [
"Housekeeping supervisor and housemaid.",
"Housemaid and waiter.",
"Head waiter and waiter.",
"Laundry valet and laundry attendant."
] |
What are the two basic types of combustion engines? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the two basic types of combustion engines? | external and internal combustion engines | science | null | null | null | diesel and internal combustion | gas and steam | spark and steam | external and internal combustion engines | A combustion engine is a complex machine that burns fuel to produce thermal energy and then uses the energy to do work. Two basic types of combustion engines are external and internal combustion engines. | null | null | null |
What did the writer learn from her dream? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People were hanging out of their apartment windows screaming down at me,"Just give up,you fool! You'll never make it with that little bike."I kept telling them repeatedly,"All I have is this three-wheeled tricycle."I kept tipping to the side,but I kept my balance and ignored the people who were making fun o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20711.txt | People were hanging out of their apartment windows screaming down at me,"Just give up,you fool! You'll never make it with that little bike."I kept telling them repeatedly,"All I have is this three-wheeled tricycle."I kept tipping to the side,but I kept my balance and ignored the people who were making fun of me.
... | [
"Keeping balance is important for a bike learner.",
"The race will be finished inch by inch.",
"Adults can't ride a child-sized bike.",
"She must struggle on,however difficult life is."
] |
By saying "Passion results in creation", the author means she | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last month,my younger sister Michelle,four of my friends and I held our first charity art exhibitions.The exhibitions, containing 140 paintings,raised 44,000 yuan,all donated to Stepping Stones,a charity that supports poor children in China.
Ever since l was a little girl, I have been in love with art.I have a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12726.txt | Last month,my younger sister Michelle,four of my friends and I held our first charity art exhibitions.The exhibitions, containing 140 paintings,raised 44,000 yuan,all donated to Stepping Stones,a charity that supports poor children in China.
Ever since l was a little girl, I have been in love with art.I have always bee... | [
"decided to visit exhibitions of young artists",
"found a new interest besides painting",
"painted many pieces in nine years",
"created artwork that others want to buy"
] |
Which statement is right? (?) | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A: Good afternoon. Are you Zhang Li?
B: Yes, I am.
A: Is Li your family name?
B: No, Li is my given name. My family name is Zhang. What's your name?
A: My name is Alice. I'm from the USA.
B: Nice to meet you, Alice.
A: Nice to meet you, too! I'm a student in Sunny Middle School.
B: Oh, great! We are in the _ s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5736.txt | A: Good afternoon. Are you Zhang Li?
B: Yes, I am.
A: Is Li your family name?
B: No, Li is my given name. My family name is Zhang. What's your name?
A: My name is Alice. I'm from the USA.
B: Nice to meet you, Alice.
A: Nice to meet you, too! I'm a student in Sunny Middle School.
B: Oh, great! We are in the _ school. I'... | [
"Alice and Zhang Li meet in the morning.",
"Alice and Zhang Li are classmates.",
"Alice's father is an English teacher.",
"Alice has a QQ number."
] |
The plan for learning English is based on _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My Plan for Learning English
Many students and teachers always ask this question"What's the best way to learn English well?"Different people have different answers.Here is my plan for learning English.It is based on my own experience in learning languages.It helped me when I learned English.I hope that it can ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5328.txt | My Plan for Learning English
Many students and teachers always ask this question"What's the best way to learn English well?"Different people have different answers.Here is my plan for learning English.It is based on my own experience in learning languages.It helped me when I learned English.I hope that it can help you,... | [
"a student's teaching story",
"a student's learning story",
"an English teacher's experience",
"the writer's experience"
] |
Which of the following statements best explains the meaning of Picasso's advice about how to become an artist? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pablo Picasso, born in Spain in 1881, was one of the most famous artists of the 20th century. Picasso began painting when he was a small child and took advanced art courses when he was only fifteen. Between 1904 and 1947 Picasso lived in Paris. In 1947 he moved to Riviera, in the south of France.
Many people t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9508.txt | Pablo Picasso, born in Spain in 1881, was one of the most famous artists of the 20th century. Picasso began painting when he was a small child and took advanced art courses when he was only fifteen. Between 1904 and 1947 Picasso lived in Paris. In 1947 he moved to Riviera, in the south of France.
Many people thought Pi... | [
"Study hard and practise painting.",
"Only people who sing can become painters.",
"Painters should learn to paint with their eyes closed.",
"There is more to painting than just study and hard work."
] |
What's the best title of the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a teen, you're going through big changes physically and mentally. Your interests are expanding. And your desire to take control of your own life is growing.
Here is the challenge: Kids need to explore the world in new ways, and parents need to protect them from the dangers that are out in that world. These ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15377.txt | As a teen, you're going through big changes physically and mentally. Your interests are expanding. And your desire to take control of your own life is growing.
Here is the challenge: Kids need to explore the world in new ways, and parents need to protect them from the dangers that are out in that world. These conflicts... | [
"Change Your Own Behaviors.",
"Learn to Respect Your Parents.",
"Make Peace with Your Parents",
"Accept What Your Parents Say."
] |
There are 50 goldfish in the pond. Each goldfish eats 1.5 ounces of food per day. 20% of the goldfish need to eat special food that costs $3 an ounce. How much does it cost to feed these fish? | There are 10 fish who need the special food because 50 x .2 = <<50*.2=10>>10
These fish eat 15 ounces a day because 10 x 1.5 = <<10*1.5=15>>15
This food costs $45 because 15 x 3 = <<15*3=45>>45
#### 45 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are 50 goldfish in the pond. Each goldfish eats 1.5 ounces of food per day. 20% of the goldfish need to eat special food that costs $3 an ounce. How much does it cost to feed these fish? | There are 10 fish who need the special food because 50 x .2 = <<50*.2=10>>10
These fish eat 15 ounces a day because 10 x 1.5 = <<10*1.5=15>>15
This food costs $45 because 15 x 3 = <<15*3=45>>45
#### 45 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Organic substances, including proteins, carbohydrates, and oils, contain what element? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Organic substances, including proteins, carbohydrates, and oils, contain what element? | carbon | science | null | null | null | iron | oxygen | acid | carbon | A mineral is an inorganic substance. It was not made by living organisms. Organic substances contain carbon. Some types of organic substances are proteins, carbohydrates, and oils. Everything else is inorganic. In a few cases, living organisms make inorganic materials. The calcium carbonate shells made by marine animal... | null | null | null |
According to Mary Sue Coleman, one way of keeping the number of insured Americans from continuing to increase is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Health insurance is a great concern to Americans now. It's likely that many Americans lack health insurance with the economy having no sign of picking up. The National Academy of Sciences reported Thursday. "Unless health insurance is made more affordable, the number of uninsured Americans is likely to continu... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19381.txt | Health insurance is a great concern to Americans now. It's likely that many Americans lack health insurance with the economy having no sign of picking up. The National Academy of Sciences reported Thursday. "Unless health insurance is made more affordable, the number of uninsured Americans is likely to continue growing... | [
"setting up a special fund",
"raising employers' salaries",
"reducing taxes",
"reducing insurance cost"
] |
The author used the phrase "go under" (Sentence 3, Para. 3) to mean _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many private institutions of higher education around the country are in danger. Not all will be saved, and perhaps not all deserve to be saved. There are low-quality schools just as there are low-quality businesses. We have no duty to save them simply because they exist.
But many promising institutions that de... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20497.txt | Many private institutions of higher education around the country are in danger. Not all will be saved, and perhaps not all deserve to be saved. There are low-quality schools just as there are low-quality businesses. We have no duty to save them simply because they exist.
But many promising institutions that deserve to ... | [
"get into difficulties",
"have low enrollment",
"have low tuition",
"bring in more money"
] |
What will certainly happen when visitors come to Key West? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Key West, Florida is a wonderful place to spend a vacation. It is a truly charming and fun city for the whole family. And of course you will get the good weather of Florida, with which you have plenty of time to enjoy the outdoor activities.
Key West is the most southern city in the continental USA. That is wh... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high248.txt | Key West, Florida is a wonderful place to spend a vacation. It is a truly charming and fun city for the whole family. And of course you will get the good weather of Florida, with which you have plenty of time to enjoy the outdoor activities.
Key West is the most southern city in the continental USA. That is why their s... | [
"They are sure to have trouble finding a suitable restaurant.",
"They are sure to watch the sunset in the evening.",
"They are sure to take your trains.",
"They are sure to come across storms."
] |
We can conclude from the passage | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Deep in the western Amazon rainforest, live butterflies that drink turtle tears. That sounds like a line straight out of a fantasy novel, but it's one hundred percent real life! It's an unusual sight--a crowd of butterflies flying around the eyes of yellow-spotted river turtles, trying to get a little tear.s.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19274.txt | Deep in the western Amazon rainforest, live butterflies that drink turtle tears. That sounds like a line straight out of a fantasy novel, but it's one hundred percent real life! It's an unusual sight--a crowd of butterflies flying around the eyes of yellow-spotted river turtles, trying to get a little tear.s. The poor... | [
"the butterflies like eating meat for getting salt .",
"the turtles like the butterflies drinking their tears",
"turtle tears are the only source of salt for the butterflies",
"the Andes Mountains lies east of the western Amazon rainforest"
] |
We quarreled because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
She is quiet, soft-spoken and has a kind face and a strong heart. She is my mom, Lili.
When I was nine, Lili quitted her job and started her own business. She said she didn't want to stay at home and work as a housewife: "It's a waste of life." Lili became so busy that she spent less and less time with me. She... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3250.txt | She is quiet, soft-spoken and has a kind face and a strong heart. She is my mom, Lili.
When I was nine, Lili quitted her job and started her own business. She said she didn't want to stay at home and work as a housewife: "It's a waste of life." Lili became so busy that she spent less and less time with me. She didn't h... | [
"she began to spend less and less time with me",
"she didn't help me with my schoolwork.",
"she seldom attended the parents' meetings in my school.",
"Lili and I were too busy to communicate much with each other."
] |
When the smuggler came again a week later, the soldier _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A smuggler drove to the border. When a soldier looked in the truck, he was surprised to find six big bags.
"What's in them?" the soldier asked.
"Dirt," the smuggler answered.
"Take them out," the soldier said. "I want to check them."
The smuggler opened the bags, and sure enough, each one of them was filled w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7056.txt | A smuggler drove to the border. When a soldier looked in the truck, he was surprised to find six big bags.
"What's in them?" the soldier asked.
"Dirt," the smuggler answered.
"Take them out," the soldier said. "I want to check them."
The smuggler opened the bags, and sure enough, each one of them was filled with dirt.... | [
"let him go without checking",
"invited him to a restaurant",
"checked and found nothing but dirt",
"left and became a waiter in a restaurant"
] |
What galaxy is our solar system a part of? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What galaxy is our solar system a part of? | milky way | science | null | null | null | Bode's Galaxy | Centaurus | Andromeda | milky way | Compared to Earth, the solar system is a big place. But galaxies are bigger - a lot bigger. A galaxy is a very large group of stars held together by gravity. How enormous a galaxy is and how many stars it contains are impossible for us to really understand. A galaxy contains up to a few billion stars! Our solar system ... | null | null | null |
What can we infer from Sharon about high school? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sharon,Aged 22
The most important thing to keep in mind when going into high school is to be yourself.Besides, I don't know what your middle school was like, but high school teachers will not care about things such as how much homework you already have in one night.It's best to just learn to deal with things a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14571.txt | Sharon,Aged 22
The most important thing to keep in mind when going into high school is to be yourself.Besides, I don't know what your middle school was like, but high school teachers will not care about things such as how much homework you already have in one night.It's best to just learn to deal with things and manage... | [
"Teachers are quite strict.",
"Students often stay up at night.",
"Teachers provide little care for students.",
"Students should make good use of their time."
] |
According to the writer, Christopher doesn't give up looking into the murder because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a novel about a 15-year-old autistic boy named Christopher Boone. After discovering the dead body of Wellington, his neighbor's dog, Christopher decides to find out the cause of the dog's death. He records his findings, as he has decided that he will create ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21384.txt | The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a novel about a 15-year-old autistic boy named Christopher Boone. After discovering the dead body of Wellington, his neighbor's dog, Christopher decides to find out the cause of the dog's death. He records his findings, as he has decided that he will create a "murder... | [
"he wants to get over his disabilities",
"he is encouraged by Sherlock Holmes",
"he wants to do something for his neighbor",
"he wants to prove to his father that he is useful"
] |
June is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
June is from England. Her family are in Beijing now. She is fourteen years old. The date of her birth is September seventh. Her father, Mr Smith, is an English teacher. And her mother, Mrs Smith, is an English teacher, too. They all like Chinese movies. Mr Smith likes action movies. He thinks they are really e... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4600.txt | June is from England. Her family are in Beijing now. She is fourteen years old. The date of her birth is September seventh. Her father, Mr Smith, is an English teacher. And her mother, Mrs Smith, is an English teacher, too. They all like Chinese movies. Mr Smith likes action movies. He thinks they are really exciting. ... | [
"twelve",
"thirteen",
"fourteen",
"fifteen"
] |
What is the main idea of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The rise of the so-called "boomerang generation" is revealed in official figures showing that almost one in five graduates in their late 20s now live with their parents.
By contrast, only one in eight university graduates had failed to fly the nest by the same age 20 years ago. It also found that grown-up sons... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20883.txt | The rise of the so-called "boomerang generation" is revealed in official figures showing that almost one in five graduates in their late 20s now live with their parents.
By contrast, only one in eight university graduates had failed to fly the nest by the same age 20 years ago. It also found that grown-up sons are twic... | [
"The economic crisis has shown its effect on the young generation.",
"More young professionals are returning home to live.",
"British parents are suffering more loads from their grown-up children.",
"Britain is suffering more than any other country in Europe."
] |
What's Bill Wyman's attitude towards music video games? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Since the invention of Guitar Hero and similar computer games, it is no longer necessary to imagine what it would be like to play along with the Beatles--you can come together with them in the virtual world.
Bill Wyman, former bass player in the Rolling Stones, has pointed out that music video games discourag... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14397.txt | Since the invention of Guitar Hero and similar computer games, it is no longer necessary to imagine what it would be like to play along with the Beatles--you can come together with them in the virtual world.
Bill Wyman, former bass player in the Rolling Stones, has pointed out that music video games discourage kids fr... | [
"Curious",
"Approving.",
"Negative.",
"Unconcerned."
] |
What is generally thought the main cause of deaths in Chile? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The largest earthquake ( magnitude 9.5) of the 20th century happened on May 22, 1960 off the coast of South Central Chile.
It generated one of the most destructive Pacific-wide tsunamis . Near the generating area, both the earthquake and the tsunami were very much destructive, particularly in the coastal area... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7508.txt | The largest earthquake ( magnitude 9.5) of the 20th century happened on May 22, 1960 off the coast of South Central Chile.
It generated one of the most destructive Pacific-wide tsunamis . Near the generating area, both the earthquake and the tsunami were very much destructive, particularly in the coastal area from Con... | [
"landslides",
"the tsunami",
"aftershocks",
"the magnitude 9.5 earthquake"
] |
The Crystal Palace was famous to all because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Perhaps the most extraordinary building put up in the nineteenth century was the Crystal Palace which was built in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The Crystal Palace was different from all the other buildings in the world, for it was made of iron and glass. It was one of the biggest buildings o... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3187.txt | Perhaps the most extraordinary building put up in the nineteenth century was the Crystal Palace which was built in Hyde Park for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The Crystal Palace was different from all the other buildings in the world, for it was made of iron and glass. It was one of the biggest buildings of all the... | [
"it is the biggest building in the world",
"so many visitors had been there",
"it was made of iron and glass",
"it was burnt down at last"
] |
Hamburg is _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although English is not as old as Chinese , it is spoken by many people around the world every day. English speakers are always creating new words and we are often able to know where most words come from.
Sometimes, however, no one may really know where a word comes from. Did you ever think about why hamburge... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1249.txt | Although English is not as old as Chinese , it is spoken by many people around the world every day. English speakers are always creating new words and we are often able to know where most words come from.
Sometimes, however, no one may really know where a word comes from. Did you ever think about why hamburgers are ca... | [
"a kind of food",
"a round piece of beef",
"the name of a village",
"a city in Germany"
] |
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For children with cancer ,the facts of life include the facts of death.
There is always the fear that they might not live to grow up.Yet they realize that fighting cancer is the only way of beating it. So they fight.And sometimes, they win.It may take years.It certainly takes support from parents and doctors.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20353.txt | For children with cancer ,the facts of life include the facts of death.
There is always the fear that they might not live to grow up.Yet they realize that fighting cancer is the only way of beating it. So they fight.And sometimes, they win.It may take years.It certainly takes support from parents and doctors.
Unfortun... | [
"the people who work for the children with cancer are not paid.",
"the Children's Cancer Foundation gets money from the children with cancer",
"every child can get help from the Children's Cancer Foundation.",
"only psychologists and parents of children with cancer are willing to help the children with cancer... |
The writer's new school is a very _ one. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The First Day at My Senior High School
Today is September1,2012.It is the first day of my senior high school.Everything in the school is new to me.
The school is very modern. The gate of the school is artistic . When you go through the main gate,you can see a high stadium on the left side of the road, which h... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1878.txt | The First Day at My Senior High School
Today is September1,2012.It is the first day of my senior high school.Everything in the school is new to me.
The school is very modern. The gate of the school is artistic . When you go through the main gate,you can see a high stadium on the left side of the road, which has a 400-... | [
"strange",
"modern",
"artistic",
"amazing"
] |
How many solutions to the water problem in San Diego are mentioned in the article? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If California were not already so famous for Sillicon Valley and Hollywood, it might be well-known for the groups of water-technology firms in its San Diego County. The reverse-osmosis (RO) spiral module, the technique that supports turning seawater and waste-water into drinkable stuff, began in San Diego in ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high600.txt | If California were not already so famous for Sillicon Valley and Hollywood, it might be well-known for the groups of water-technology firms in its San Diego County. The reverse-osmosis (RO) spiral module, the technique that supports turning seawater and waste-water into drinkable stuff, began in San Diego in 1964. Tod... | [
"2.",
"3.",
"4.",
"5."
] |
Why is Biomass considered as " a sort of natural Battery"? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The oldest and most common source of renewaBle energy known to man, Biomass is one of the most important forms energy production in the United States and elsewhere. Since such a wide variety of Biomass materials is everywhere ---- from trees and grasses to agricultural and city ---- life wastes ----Biomass pr... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16502.txt | The oldest and most common source of renewaBle energy known to man, Biomass is one of the most important forms energy production in the United States and elsewhere. Since such a wide variety of Biomass materials is everywhere ---- from trees and grasses to agricultural and city ---- life wastes ----Biomass promises to... | [
"It Burns merely plant matter.",
"It keeps producing electricity.",
"It stores the energy from the sun.",
"It produces zero carBon dioxide."
] |
The expression "get off her high horse" is used for a girl _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the past, many people depended on horses for transportation , farming and other kinds of work. Nowadays a lot of people still like to ride horses. So it is not surprising that many expressions about _ are still used by Americans today.
Long ago, people who were rich or important rode horses that were very t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5958.txt | In the past, many people depended on horses for transportation , farming and other kinds of work. Nowadays a lot of people still like to ride horses. So it is not surprising that many expressions about _ are still used by Americans today.
Long ago, people who were rich or important rode horses that were very tall. Toda... | [
"who has a lot of money",
"who is cleverer than others",
"who is respected by others",
"who thinks she is better than anyone else"
] |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.