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You have to spend at least _ in all to stay in a dormitory room at Roosevelt University at a good rate. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How to have fun in Chicago without spending a lot of money?
Sightseeing
The Art Institute of Chicago has a fine collection of photos and paintings. The ticket is $10.00, but go on Tuesdays and you'll get in free.
The Sears Tower is the world's third tallest building. By going to the 103rd floor, you can get a ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6869.txt | How to have fun in Chicago without spending a lot of money?
Sightseeing
The Art Institute of Chicago has a fine collection of photos and paintings. The ticket is $10.00, but go on Tuesdays and you'll get in free.
The Sears Tower is the world's third tallest building. By going to the 103rd floor, you can get a view of t... | [
"$860",
"$300",
"$215",
"$ l00"
] |
From the passage we can know that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Upon reaching an appropriate age (usually between 18 and 21 years), children are encouraged, but not forced, to "leave the nest" and begin an independent life. After children leave home, they often find social relationship and financial support outside the family. Parents do not arrange marriages for their chi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21805.txt | Upon reaching an appropriate age (usually between 18 and 21 years), children are encouraged, but not forced, to "leave the nest" and begin an independent life. After children leave home, they often find social relationship and financial support outside the family. Parents do not arrange marriages for their children, no... | [
"American young adults are likely to obey their parents",
"most American people never make major decisions for their children",
"American young adults possess cultural values of independence",
"once a young person steps into his twenties, he will leave his home permanently"
] |
If an artist wants to get green, he must _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The colour systems used by scientists and artists are completely different. An artist will mix blue and yellow paint to get a shade of green; a scientist will mix green and red light to create yellow. The printed page in a magazine is yet another system.
Scientists recognize the light primaries are red, green ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6460.txt | The colour systems used by scientists and artists are completely different. An artist will mix blue and yellow paint to get a shade of green; a scientist will mix green and red light to create yellow. The printed page in a magazine is yet another system.
Scientists recognize the light primaries are red, green and blue.... | [
"mix blue and yellow",
"mix blue and red",
"mix red and yellow",
"mix red, yellow and blue"
] |
Why was the boy laughed at at school? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day a doctor said to the boy's father that he could graft a pair of ears for his son, if they could be offered. Two years went by. Then, "You are going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will _ the ears you need. But it's a secret," said the father.
The operation was a brilliant success. L... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5475.txt | One day a doctor said to the boy's father that he could graft a pair of ears for his son, if they could be offered. Two years went by. Then, "You are going to the hospital, son. Mother and I have someone who will _ the ears you need. But it's a secret," said the father.
The operation was a brilliant success. Later the ... | [
"Because he was very short.",
"Because he was very foolish.",
"Because he has no eyes.",
"Because he has no ears."
] |
What did Ms. Dominguez find most important for her children? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When it came to role models, Diana Ortiz said her mother, Marcia Dominguez, was the "hero". Ms. Dominguez came to the United States from Cuba in 1979. She went to college and got a job as a social worker --- all the while raising three children in America mostly on her own.
"It was always school first," Diana ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10030.txt | When it came to role models, Diana Ortiz said her mother, Marcia Dominguez, was the "hero". Ms. Dominguez came to the United States from Cuba in 1979. She went to college and got a job as a social worker --- all the while raising three children in America mostly on her own.
"It was always school first," Diana said, "My... | [
"Staying in a straight line for coherence.",
"Making punctual self-correction.",
"Struggling to run after perfection.",
"Receiving excellent education."
] |
Which of the following descriptions best reflects the disappointed feeling of the Baron family? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Ghost Bridegroom
At the time of this story, there was a great family gathering at the castle to meet the promised bridegroom of the Baron's daughter. An arrangement had been made between the Baron and an old nobleman of Bavaria, Berton, for a marriage between their children. It would increase the importanc... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18715.txt | The Ghost Bridegroom
At the time of this story, there was a great family gathering at the castle to meet the promised bridegroom of the Baron's daughter. An arrangement had been made between the Baron and an old nobleman of Bavaria, Berton, for a marriage between their children. It would increase the importance of both... | [
"The sun was so warm over the rich forests of the Odenwald.",
"The Baron went to the tallest tower to see if he could see any sign of the Count.",
"The sound of horns came floating up from the valley.",
"The sun had set, and the bats began to fly about in the evening light."
] |
We can infer from the text _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people think prefix = st1 /Casablanca is one of the best movies ever made. It was filmed in 1942, during the Second World War, and starred Humphrey Bogart as Rick, and Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa. The movie is set in Casablanca, a place the Germans hope to take from the French. Rick owns a bar there.
In th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22742.txt | Many people think prefix = st1 /Casablanca is one of the best movies ever made. It was filmed in 1942, during the Second World War, and starred Humphrey Bogart as Rick, and Ingrid Bergman as Ilsa. The movie is set in Casablanca, a place the Germans hope to take from the French. Rick owns a bar there.
In the movie, ... | [
"As Time Goes By appeared as early as the filmCasablanca",
"\"Play it again, Sam.\" is one of famous lines in the film",
"Casablanca was made by a French film studio",
"Rick was a generous man"
] |
The number of the ships lost on the whole expedition was _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Early in the 16thcentury men were trying to reach Asia by travelling west from Europe. In order to find Asia they had to find a way past South Africa. The man who finally found the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific was Ferdinand Magellan.
Magellan sailed from Seville in August 1519 with five ships and... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high340.txt | Early in the 16thcentury men were trying to reach Asia by travelling west from Europe. In order to find Asia they had to find a way past South Africa. The man who finally found the way from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific was Ferdinand Magellan.
Magellan sailed from Seville in August 1519 with five ships and about 28... | [
"two",
"three",
"four",
"five"
] |
Why did BJ Gallagher write about her experiences and feelings at the company? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My friend BJ Gallagher told me a great story recently, about her own experience with resentment . She once worked as the training manager for a large newspaper, where she found the corporate culture extremely frustrating. The company was a hundred years old and their past success had blinded them to the need ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13840.txt | My friend BJ Gallagher told me a great story recently, about her own experience with resentment . She once worked as the training manager for a large newspaper, where she found the corporate culture extremely frustrating. The company was a hundred years old and their past success had blinded them to the need for chang... | [
"To make peace with the executives.",
"To make suggestions to the company.",
"To do soul-searching and reflection.",
"To express her anger."
] |
What do we learn about the word "Diski"? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Forget famous goal celebration such as "The Robot" by Peter Crouch and "The Dive" by Juergen Klinsmann, here comes the South African "Diski dance". The Diski dance, which is performed through heading and kicking an imaginary ball, may be a goal celebration to watch in the following matches.
South Africa's Siph... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11906.txt | Forget famous goal celebration such as "The Robot" by Peter Crouch and "The Dive" by Juergen Klinsmann, here comes the South African "Diski dance". The Diski dance, which is performed through heading and kicking an imaginary ball, may be a goal celebration to watch in the following matches.
South Africa's Siphiwe Tshab... | [
"It has become the most popular sports word in the world now.",
"It was used to show how people were good at dribbling.",
"It was used to describe a football which was imagined by footballers.",
"It was probably mainly used in South Africa before the South Africa World Cup."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BEIJING -- China's efforts to develop an aircraft carrier program will not change the defensive nature of its defense policy, said a signed commentary published in Friday's PLA Daily newspaper, the voice of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). After China officially confirmed that it is planning an ai... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21518.txt | BEIJING -- China's efforts to develop an aircraft carrier program will not change the defensive nature of its defense policy, said a signed commentary published in Friday's PLA Daily newspaper, the voice of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA). After China officially confirmed that it is planning an aircraft ca... | [
"China will not use a carrier to attack other countries.",
"The aircraft carrier being made is a completely new one.",
"China will mostly use aircraft carriers to help protect its neighbouring countries",
"All the five permanent members of the UN Security Council have an operational aircraft carrier"
] |
We can learn from the research that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Researchers found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of fifty. In fact, they say by the age of eighty-five, people are happier with their life than they were when they were eighteen years old.
The findings came from a survey of more than three hundred forty thousand a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4966.txt | Researchers found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of fifty. In fact, they say by the age of eighty-five, people are happier with their life than they were when they were eighteen years old.
The findings came from a survey of more than three hundred forty thousand adults in ... | [
"only when people get older, will they feel happier",
"older people usually have no worries in their life",
"older people are more likely to be thankful in life",
"stress levels among the youngest are the highest of all"
] |
Now you can seldom see in France_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all hate speed cameras, don't we? They're not there to slow drivers down and lower the road accidents; they just make money for the government. They trick us, cost us cold hard cash, disturb us from driving properly and are unfair.
Well, here's a surprising thing: what if there were facts that the boring c... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24097.txt | We all hate speed cameras, don't we? They're not there to slow drivers down and lower the road accidents; they just make money for the government. They trick us, cost us cold hard cash, disturb us from driving properly and are unfair.
Well, here's a surprising thing: what if there were facts that the boring cameras ac... | [
"people drive at a speed of less than 130 km./h",
"lunch time lasts long hours with drunk people rushing back to office",
"drivers drive according to the traffic lights",
"police conduct traffic in streets"
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT true aceording to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is always hard for a small fish to live in a big pond. Pluto's recent departure from the classical planet family clearly proves that size really matters.
Astronomers voted on August 24 to create the first scientific definition of the word planet, and Pluto obviously didn't make the cut. It turned out to be ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high543.txt | It is always hard for a small fish to live in a big pond. Pluto's recent departure from the classical planet family clearly proves that size really matters.
Astronomers voted on August 24 to create the first scientific definition of the word planet, and Pluto obviously didn't make the cut. It turned out to be only a "d... | [
"According to definition of a \"planet\", if Pluto were bigger it would not have left the classic planet family.",
"It's quite possible for dwarfs to lose if they compete with big men",
"Pluto has a special orbit which overlap with Neptune's, because it is so small as to be attraeted by Neptune's gravity when t... |
What do we know about the six people? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Six people are talking about two pie shops in a TV program.
Lily: I've been going to Pie House for twenty years. Now Marie's son is taking care of the business, and he makes pies as good as his mother's. I enjoy my stay there as before. My family also like the pies. We feel relaxed while staying there.
***
Oli... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2890.txt | Six people are talking about two pie shops in a TV program.
Lily: I've been going to Pie House for twenty years. Now Marie's son is taking care of the business, and he makes pies as good as his mother's. I enjoy my stay there as before. My family also like the pies. We feel relaxed while staying there.
***
Olive: I wen... | [
"They all have been to both pie shops.",
"They all talked about what the pies taste like.",
"Some of them are the shopkeepers of the pie shops.",
"Some of them talked about how the shopkeepers treated their workers."
] |
_ can't find her pen. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nora is an American girl. She studies in a middle school. She has a little sister. Her name is Kate. Kate is only four. Nora likes Kate very much.
Today is Sunday. Nora wants her pen. She takes out her pencil case. "Oh, dear! Where's my pen?" She can't find her pen. She goes to ask her sister in her bedroom.
"... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8144.txt | Nora is an American girl. She studies in a middle school. She has a little sister. Her name is Kate. Kate is only four. Nora likes Kate very much.
Today is Sunday. Nora wants her pen. She takes out her pencil case. "Oh, dear! Where's my pen?" She can't find her pen. She goes to ask her sister in her bedroom.
"Kate! I c... | [
"Kate",
"Nora",
"Betty",
"Nora's friend"
] |
Which of the following shows the proper order of the founding of the presses ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Besides news reports that tend to focus on war or election, Americans generally don't hear much about people in other countries. One reason may be that very little foreign-language literature is translated into English. In the United States, just a few of the titles, mainly translations of foreign novels, shor... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17192.txt | Besides news reports that tend to focus on war or election, Americans generally don't hear much about people in other countries. One reason may be that very little foreign-language literature is translated into English. In the United States, just a few of the titles, mainly translations of foreign novels, short stories... | [
"DAP-CAT-RT-AB",
"DAP-CAT-AB-RT",
"CAT-DAP-AB-RT",
"CAT-DAP-RT-AB"
] |
What did the man think of the red, long fruit? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man walked to India from far away. When he got there, he saw a lot of fruit. Among them there was a big basket of very red, long fruit. And it was the cheapest in the shop. "I'd like a kilogram of this kind of fruit, please," he said to the shop keeper. After the keeper gave him the fruit, he began to eat so... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7130.txt | A man walked to India from far away. When he got there, he saw a lot of fruit. Among them there was a big basket of very red, long fruit. And it was the cheapest in the shop. "I'd like a kilogram of this kind of fruit, please," he said to the shop keeper. After the keeper gave him the fruit, he began to eat some of it.... | [
"It was very delicious.",
"It was awful.",
"It \nwas cheap and tasted nice.",
"It looked like a carrot."
] |
Which of the following was not an attraction of the USA? | 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... | [
"Employment",
"A healthy life",
"freedom of religion",
"Business opportunities"
] |
This passage tells us that Coober Pedy is a(an) _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you walk into the small Australian town of Coober Pedy, you may be surprised by what you can see. It's just barren land there!
So why even call it a town? There are more than 4,000 people of 48 nationalities. However, all of the people live underground!
Coober Pedy was established in 1915, following th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6689.txt | When you walk into the small Australian town of Coober Pedy, you may be surprised by what you can see. It's just barren land there!
So why even call it a town? There are more than 4,000 people of 48 nationalities. However, all of the people live underground!
Coober Pedy was established in 1915, following the discove... | [
"world famous person",
"underground town",
"film-making company",
"precious stone"
] |
The hormone androgen increases aggressiveness and promotes what type of behaviors? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The hormone androgen increases aggressiveness and promotes what type of behaviors? | sexual | science | null | null | null | cognitive | nervous | asexual | sexual | null | null | null | |
Which of the following is TRUE about the old lady sitting next to the author? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever thought of taking a train and having an adventure ?Riding the train can be a real adventure. That is how I feel every time I take Amtrak. I often take a four-hour trip to visit my children. Every time I take this trip I never know what will happen.
Last week when I was on the train and over an ho... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1975.txt | Have you ever thought of taking a train and having an adventure ?Riding the train can be a real adventure. That is how I feel every time I take Amtrak. I often take a four-hour trip to visit my children. Every time I take this trip I never know what will happen.
Last week when I was on the train and over an hour into t... | [
"She is too old to drive now.",
"She does not like to take trains.",
"Although she is old,she has a good memory.",
"Her daughters live far away from her home."
] |
The children in "The Centre" do not go to school because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Robert is nine years old and Joanna is seven. They live at Mount Ebenezer. Their father has a big property. In Australia they call a farm a property.
Robert and Joana like school very much. At school they can talk to their friends, but Robert and Joanna can not see their friends. They live 100,perhaps 300,mile... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10457.txt | Robert is nine years old and Joanna is seven. They live at Mount Ebenezer. Their father has a big property. In Australia they call a farm a property.
Robert and Joana like school very much. At school they can talk to their friends, but Robert and Joanna can not see their friends. They live 100,perhaps 300,miles away an... | [
"they live too far away from one another",
"they do not like school",
"they are not old enough to go to school",
"their families are too poor"
] |
The old man was shocked at what the author did probably because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was another rainy day, it had stopped raining but the ground was still wet, with this remarkable smell of freshness, I was in the car with my friend, and ahead of us was a pitiful-looking old man, with a walking stick in his hand as it seemed he was having a hard time standing up or barely doing any effort.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18450.txt | It was another rainy day, it had stopped raining but the ground was still wet, with this remarkable smell of freshness, I was in the car with my friend, and ahead of us was a pitiful-looking old man, with a walking stick in his hand as it seemed he was having a hard time standing up or barely doing any effort. I have a... | [
"he knew he had given the author the most rewarding look",
"he was often treated in a rude way by most people",
"he suddenly found himself unable to say anything",
"he was able to stand up easily without a walking stick"
] |
The advertisement is probably written for | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You know what it' s like. You' ve just arrived in Washington D. C. after a long journey and all you really want to do is lie down and relax in your hotel room. But first you have to make a few quick notes for tomorrow's meeting, check your e-mails, and perhaps print out a few- things. And you need to make a fe... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3408.txt | You know what it' s like. You' ve just arrived in Washington D. C. after a long journey and all you really want to do is lie down and relax in your hotel room. But first you have to make a few quick notes for tomorrow's meeting, check your e-mails, and perhaps print out a few- things. And you need to make a few local t... | [
"teachers",
"business people",
"secretaries",
"tourists"
] |
Toward the end of the story, the author seems to be impressed by Callment 's _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Jeanne Calment entered the world in 1875, telephones and automobiles still lay in the future. Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso were not yet born. The Eiffel Tower was 14 years from being built. As a teenager, she met Vincent Van Gogh, near her home in Arles, in the south of France. He was "very ugly, ung... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12498.txt | When Jeanne Calment entered the world in 1875, telephones and automobiles still lay in the future. Albert Einstein and Pablo Picasso were not yet born. The Eiffel Tower was 14 years from being built. As a teenager, she met Vincent Van Gogh, near her home in Arles, in the south of France. He was "very ugly, ungracious ... | [
"spirit",
"religious belief",
"knowledge",
"longevity"
] |
Cheryl needs 4 cups of basil to make 1 cup of pesto. She can harvest 16 cups of basil from her farm every week for 8 weeks. How many cups of pesto will she be able to make? | She harvests 16 cups of basil every week for 8 weeks for a total of 16*8 = <<16*8=128>>128 cups of basil
She needs 4 cups of basil to make 1 cup of pesto and she has 128 cups of basil so she can make 128/4 = 32 cups of pesto
#### 32 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Cheryl needs 4 cups of basil to make 1 cup of pesto. She can harvest 16 cups of basil from her farm every week for 8 weeks. How many cups of pesto will she be able to make? | She harvests 16 cups of basil every week for 8 weeks for a total of 16*8 = <<16*8=128>>128 cups of basil
She needs 4 cups of basil to make 1 cup of pesto and she has 128 cups of basil so she can make 128/4 = 32 cups of pesto
#### 32 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to the passage, who was first nominated and awarded at the Oscars ceremony? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Oscars ceremony at the 87th Academy Awards took place in Hollywood's 3,300-seat Dolby Theatre in California on Sunday evening(Feb.23, 2015). The night concluded with the biggest award of the evening, Best Picture. After already securing the Best Screenplay and Best Director Award for Alejandro Gonzalez Ina... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19104.txt | The Oscars ceremony at the 87th Academy Awards took place in Hollywood's 3,300-seat Dolby Theatre in California on Sunday evening(Feb.23, 2015). The night concluded with the biggest award of the evening, Best Picture. After already securing the Best Screenplay and Best Director Award for Alejandro Gonzalez Inarritu, Bi... | [
"Michael Keaton.",
"J.K. Simmons.",
"Patricia Arquette.",
"Eddie Redmayne ."
] |
When Mr. Coates got out of the lift he _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people have to work on the weekend. Some people do not mind. Others think it is terrible.
One man thinks that working on the weekend can be dangerous. He is Graham Coates. Mr Coates works in an office in Brighton, England.
On Saturday, May 24, 1986, he went to the office to do some work. When he got on th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle892.txt | Many people have to work on the weekend. Some people do not mind. Others think it is terrible.
One man thinks that working on the weekend can be dangerous. He is Graham Coates. Mr Coates works in an office in Brighton, England.
On Saturday, May 24, 1986, he went to the office to do some work. When he got on the lift , ... | [
"was cold, weak, hungry and tired",
"wouldn't work there any more",
"said \"I only use lifts if they have telephones in them.\"",
"went home at once"
] |
The London Eye was built for celebrating _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The London Eye
The London Eye was opened on New Year's Eve in 1999 to celebrate the Millennium . It is 135 meters high, and from the top you can see the whote London. On a clear day you can even see Windsor Castle, which is 40 kilometers away. The London Eye has 32 capsules , each with room for 25 people. Ea... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle571.txt | The London Eye
The London Eye was opened on New Year's Eve in 1999 to celebrate the Millennium . It is 135 meters high, and from the top you can see the whote London. On a clear day you can even see Windsor Castle, which is 40 kilometers away. The London Eye has 32 capsules , each with room for 25 people. Each "trip"... | [
"New Year's Eve",
"1999",
"foreign visitors",
"the Millennium"
] |
There is a computer _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is David Green. I am an English boy. My family are in Beijing. My father and mother work there. I have a sister but no brothers. We have a nice house in Beijing. There is a TV, a radios, a telephone, a computer, two small beds, a big bed and a soccer ball in it. The computer is next to the TV. The tele... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8103.txt | My name is David Green. I am an English boy. My family are in Beijing. My father and mother work there. I have a sister but no brothers. We have a nice house in Beijing. There is a TV, a radios, a telephone, a computer, two small beds, a big bed and a soccer ball in it. The computer is next to the TV. The telephone is ... | [
"on the bed",
"next to the TV",
"behind the ball",
"between the beds"
] |
What is the news mainly about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
LONDON(AP)---A suburban house that starred onscreen as Harry Potter's childhood home is on the market---complete with a cupboard under the stairs.
Fans of the boy wizard will recognize 12 Picket Post Close as 4 Privet Drive, home of Harry's cruel aunt and uncle, the Dursleys.
The couple unwillingly took Harry ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15020.txt | LONDON(AP)---A suburban house that starred onscreen as Harry Potter's childhood home is on the market---complete with a cupboard under the stairs.
Fans of the boy wizard will recognize 12 Picket Post Close as 4 Privet Drive, home of Harry's cruel aunt and uncle, the Dursleys.
The couple unwillingly took Harry in after ... | [
"12 Picket Post Close in Bracknell for sale",
"Harry Potter's s childhood home",
"Visits to Harry Potter's home",
"Films of Harry Potter at 4 Privet Drive"
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What kind of ice is ideal for sculpting ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ice sculpting is a difficult process . First , ice must be carefully selected so that it is suitable for sculpting . Its ideal material is pure , clean water with high clarity . It should also have the minimum(=least) number of air bubbles. Perfectly clear ice blocks weighing 140 kg and measuring 100 cmx50 c... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21281.txt | Ice sculpting is a difficult process . First , ice must be carefully selected so that it is suitable for sculpting . Its ideal material is pure , clean water with high clarity . It should also have the minimum(=least) number of air bubbles. Perfectly clear ice blocks weighing 140 kg and measuring 100 cmx50 cmx25 cm a... | [
"Ice from ice hotels .",
"Ice from clean water .",
"Ice with lots of bubbles in it .",
"Ice weighing over 100 kilograms ."
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Jeffrey Kandt when the woman couldn't find her money? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Wal-Mart in Cleburne, Texas, was crowded. People were waiting in long lines at checkout counters to pay for small things that would be next-morning treasures under someone's Christmas tree.
The woman standing in cashier Jeffrey Kandt's line seemed to be living on the edge of subsistence . Her clothes were ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8288.txt | The Wal-Mart in Cleburne, Texas, was crowded. People were waiting in long lines at checkout counters to pay for small things that would be next-morning treasures under someone's Christmas tree.
The woman standing in cashier Jeffrey Kandt's line seemed to be living on the edge of subsistence . Her clothes were worn and ... | [
"He was impatient and wanted to go home.",
"He wanted to see whether the woman had money or not.",
"He wanted the woman to stand in another line.",
"He didn't think about the customers waiting behind the woman."
] |
Why are the class teacher,Karen Weiner,and the class considered as "Kenya crew"? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Each year,millions of children around the world are unable to go to school.To draw attention to this widespread problem,the United Nations (UN) is putting education first.Recently,the UN screened a documentary film called Back to School.The film is the second in a series of documentaries for the project Time... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18619.txt | Each year,millions of children around the world are unable to go to school.To draw attention to this widespread problem,the United Nations (UN) is putting education first.Recently,the UN screened a documentary film called Back to School.The film is the second in a series of documentaries for the project Time for Scho... | [
"Because they are trying their great efforts to raise money for the education of Kenya Children.",
"Because they are actors in the documentary film Back to School.",
"Because they are mostly from Kenya,where the child in the documentary lives.",
"Because they all have the same experience as Joab,the Kenya chi... |
What of the following sentences is Not true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You may feel curious about students in other countries: Do they also have so much homework? What do they do in their free time?
On April 8, a report came out on the lives of high school students in China, Japan, South Korea and the US. It surveyed around 6,200 students from the four countries last year. You ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2148.txt | You may feel curious about students in other countries: Do they also have so much homework? What do they do in their free time?
On April 8, a report came out on the lives of high school students in China, Japan, South Korea and the US. It surveyed around 6,200 students from the four countries last year. You will find... | [
"The survey from the four countries was made last year.",
"Most Japanese students do physical exercises after school.",
"About half of the American students chat with friends in class.",
"The students in South Korean don't like taking notes in class."
] |
Which of the following will be the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every parent wants their child to grow up to enjoy life and be successful. Each and every one of us has something that we don't want our children to experience as they get older. We protect them hoping they will never experience hurt, yet as they get older they come across their own struggles.
We often do ever... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20265.txt | Every parent wants their child to grow up to enjoy life and be successful. Each and every one of us has something that we don't want our children to experience as they get older. We protect them hoping they will never experience hurt, yet as they get older they come across their own struggles.
We often do everything we... | [
"Make no judgments about others",
"Be the example in your child's life",
"Treat others as you want to be treated",
"Keep your child from making your mistakes"
] |
He watches TV or reads newspaper _ supper. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr Smith is a teacher of English.He comes from America.He teaches English in China.He speaks Chinese quite well.
He reads a lot of books and his wife often writes books for the students at home.Mr Smith gets up at five in the morning.He leaves home at ten to six.He begins the first lesson at 8:00.He teaches En... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle585.txt | Mr Smith is a teacher of English.He comes from America.He teaches English in China.He speaks Chinese quite well.
He reads a lot of books and his wife often writes books for the students at home.Mr Smith gets up at five in the morning.He leaves home at ten to six.He begins the first lesson at 8:00.He teaches English eve... | [
"before",
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Paige bought some new stickers and wanted to share them with 3 of her friends. She decided to share a sheet of 100 space stickers and a sheet of 50 cat stickers equally among her 3 friends. How many stickers will she have left? | Paige has 100 space stickers that she is dividing among 3 friends, so 100 stickers / 3 friends = 33 stickers for each friend, with 1 remaining.
She also has 50 cat stickers that she is diving among 3 friends, so 50 stickers / 3 friends = 16 stickers for each friend, with 2 remaining.
So Paige will have 1 remaining spac... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Paige bought some new stickers and wanted to share them with 3 of her friends. She decided to share a sheet of 100 space stickers and a sheet of 50 cat stickers equally among her 3 friends. How many stickers will she have left? | Paige has 100 space stickers that she is dividing among 3 friends, so 100 stickers / 3 friends = 33 stickers for each friend, with 1 remaining.
She also has 50 cat stickers that she is diving among 3 friends, so 50 stickers / 3 friends = 16 stickers for each friend, with 2 remaining.
So Paige will have 1 remaining spac... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What do you think inspired Horvath in developing Gyrotonics? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An exercise method (Gyrotonics) designed to stretch muscles and improve strength and balance is becoming popular in the United States. Here's more about Gyrotonics and the man who invented this special form of exercise.
Gyrotonics is a kind of exercise that combines the movements of dancing and swimming with t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2336.txt | An exercise method (Gyrotonics) designed to stretch muscles and improve strength and balance is becoming popular in the United States. Here's more about Gyrotonics and the man who invented this special form of exercise.
Gyrotonics is a kind of exercise that combines the movements of dancing and swimming with the mental... | [
"His experience in dancing.",
"His use of a special machine.",
"The movements of some animals.",
"The ideas from many trainers."
] |
What is the condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive is known as? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive is known as? | hyperthyroidism | science | null | null | null | hepatic | susceptibility | hypothyroidism | hyperthyroidism | Hyperthyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is overactive. Hypothyroidism is a condition in which the thyroid gland is underactive. Which of the conditions are the following two patients most likely to have? Patient A has symptoms including weight gain, cold sensitivity, low heart rate and fatigue. Patien... | null | null | null |
Who was the author of 007 novels? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jeffery Deaver looks more like a brainy villain in a James Bond movie than a "00" agent in Her Majesty's secret service.Best known for his thrillers starring criminalist Lincoln Rhyme, Jeffery Deaver has a new mission: Bring Bond into the 21st century in a new 007 novel.
The yet-to-be-named book is cryptic... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11374.txt | Jeffery Deaver looks more like a brainy villain in a James Bond movie than a "00" agent in Her Majesty's secret service.Best known for his thrillers starring criminalist Lincoln Rhyme, Jeffery Deaver has a new mission: Bring Bond into the 21st century in a new 007 novel.
The yet-to-be-named book is cryptically re... | [
"Jeffery Deaver",
"Ian Fleming",
"John Grisham",
"Kingsley Amis"
] |
Steve has a bank account that earns 10% interest every year. He puts $100 in it, and then 10 each year. How much money is in it after two years? | After one year it earns $10 in interest because 100 x .1 = <<100*.1=10>>10
It has $120 in it after a year because 100 + 10 + 10 = <<100+10+10=120>>120
In the second year it earns $12 in interest because 120 x .1 = <<120*.1=12>>12
In the second year it has $142 in it because 120 + 12 + 10 = <<120+12+10=142>>142
#### 142 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Steve has a bank account that earns 10% interest every year. He puts $100 in it, and then 10 each year. How much money is in it after two years? | After one year it earns $10 in interest because 100 x .1 = <<100*.1=10>>10
It has $120 in it after a year because 100 + 10 + 10 = <<100+10+10=120>>120
In the second year it earns $12 in interest because 120 x .1 = <<120*.1=12>>12
In the second year it has $142 in it because 120 + 12 + 10 = <<120+12+10=142>>142
#### 142 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
George and his team drew the conclusion from _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
London--coffee protects mice from radiation and could get the same way in humans, according to Indian scientists.
Scientist at India's Bhabha Atomic Research Center discovered that mice injected with caffeine remained alive after high doses of normally _ radiation.
Although the study was limited to animals, K... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2902.txt | London--coffee protects mice from radiation and could get the same way in humans, according to Indian scientists.
Scientist at India's Bhabha Atomic Research Center discovered that mice injected with caffeine remained alive after high doses of normally _ radiation.
Although the study was limited to animals, Kachadilli... | [
"the magazine",
"their invention",
"the experiment",
"their experience"
] |
What term is used to describe a collection of molecules surrounded by a phospholipid bilayer that is capable of reproducing itself? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What term is used to describe a collection of molecules surrounded by a phospholipid bilayer that is capable of reproducing itself? | cell | science | null | null | null | organism | atom | proteins | cell | A cell membrane is essentially a mixture of phospholipids that form a phospholipid bilayer. One definition of a cell is a collection of molecules surrounded by a phospholipid bilayer that is capable of reproducing itself. The simplest cells are bacteria, which consist of only a single compartment surrounded by a single... | null | null | null |
When protecting the president, _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The American secret service began in 1865. It has many important jobs. One is to stop different types of fraud , such as printing fake money, credit card fraud and computer fraud. The other is to protect the president at all times.
The secret service's earliest job was to stop people from making fake money. ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5640.txt | The American secret service began in 1865. It has many important jobs. One is to stop different types of fraud , such as printing fake money, credit card fraud and computer fraud. The other is to protect the president at all times.
The secret service's earliest job was to stop people from making fake money. The secre... | [
"agents must be careful at all times",
"agents don't always stay near him",
"agents check every person in the crowd",
"agents are afraid of indoor places most"
] |
Which might NOT be shown in a DIY program on TV? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last week I visited my friend Pete in the new home where he lives with his wife and daughter. Pete used to spend his holidays travelling the world, visiting the pyramids in Egypt or scuba diving in the Caribbean. Nowadays he prefers to spend his holidays and weekends making his house look more beautiful. Like... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10744.txt | Last week I visited my friend Pete in the new home where he lives with his wife and daughter. Pete used to spend his holidays travelling the world, visiting the pyramids in Egypt or scuba diving in the Caribbean. Nowadays he prefers to spend his holidays and weekends making his house look more beautiful. Like hundreds... | [
"Scuba diving",
"A garden improving feature.",
"Home improvements.",
"Fixing things in kitchens"
] |
The writer introduced the result of the study by _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
London taxis, with their friendly drivers who actually know where they are going, are ranked best in the world, according to an annual taxi survey.
The survey by travel websitehotels.comfound London taxis, despite being the most expensive, beat rivals across the globe to head the list for the third consecutive... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2392.txt | London taxis, with their friendly drivers who actually know where they are going, are ranked best in the world, according to an annual taxi survey.
The survey by travel websitehotels.comfound London taxis, despite being the most expensive, beat rivals across the globe to head the list for the third consecutive years, s... | [
"interviewing city leaders",
"interviewing the taxi drivers",
"listing the ranks of cities concerned",
"reading forms concerned"
] |
Half of all the people in Nantucket will attend a planned meeting for a bowl game. There are 300 people in Nantucket, and the number of males going to the meeting is twice the number of females. How many females are going to the meeting? | If half of the people in Nantucket are going to the planned meeting, then there are 1/2*300 = <<300*1/2=150>>150 people going to the meeting.
If the number of males going to the meeting is twice the number of females, we'll assume the number of females is x and the number of males is 2x.
We know that x+2x=150
Adding li... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Half of all the people in Nantucket will attend a planned meeting for a bowl game. There are 300 people in Nantucket, and the number of males going to the meeting is twice the number of females. How many females are going to the meeting? | If half of the people in Nantucket are going to the planned meeting, then there are 1/2*300 = <<300*1/2=150>>150 people going to the meeting.
If the number of males going to the meeting is twice the number of females, we'll assume the number of females is x and the number of males is 2x.
We know that x+2x=150
Adding li... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Ava planted 9 apple trees in her backyard. That's 3 more than Lily planted in her backyard. How many apple trees did they plant in their backyards collectively? | Lily planted 9-3 = <<9-3=6>>6 apple trees in her backyard.
They planted 9+6 = <<9+6=15>>15 apple trees in their backyards collectively.
#### 15 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Ava planted 9 apple trees in her backyard. That's 3 more than Lily planted in her backyard. How many apple trees did they plant in their backyards collectively? | Lily planted 9-3 = <<9-3=6>>6 apple trees in her backyard.
They planted 9+6 = <<9+6=15>>15 apple trees in their backyards collectively.
#### 15 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What type of gases are the least reactive of all elements? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of gases are the least reactive of all elements? | noble | science | null | null | null | lucky | brave | humble | noble | Noble gases are the least reactive of all elements. That’s because they have eight valence electrons, which fill their outer energy level. This is the most stable arrangement of electrons, so noble gases rarely react with other elements and form compounds. | null | null | null |
In a controlled scientific study, what do you call a factor that can take on different values? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In a controlled scientific study, what do you call a factor that can take on different values? | variable | science | null | null | null | vector | output | input | variable | An experiment is a controlled scientific study of specific variables. A variable is a factor that can take on different values. For example, the speed of an object down a ramp might be one variable, and the steepness of the ramp might be another. | null | null | null |
Why do you need a partner according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all make excuses.
But the successful ones are those who can kill the excuses like the miserable maggots they are.
I'm too tired. I don't have the time. I don't feel motivated. I'd rather do nothing. I don't have the money, equipment, space. I can't because ...
We've all made the excuses. Here's how to kill ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16471.txt | We all make excuses.
But the successful ones are those who can kill the excuses like the miserable maggots they are.
I'm too tired. I don't have the time. I don't feel motivated. I'd rather do nothing. I don't have the money, equipment, space. I can't because ...
We've all made the excuses. Here's how to kill them.
See... | [
"because you are likely to make a report to someone.",
"because it'll be more possible for you to do something wih a partner.",
"because you need a coach to help you do something.",
"because you like to do something with a partner or a coach."
] |
The main idea of the whole story is that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every winter the Indians caught beavers .They sold these beaver furs to men from France. In the 1600s and 1700s,people in France wanted beaver furs for coats and hats. Other countries wanted these furs, too . Wearing a beaver fur hat became a sign .It said ,"Look at this man! This man is rich!"
In the 1800s,m... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4856.txt | Every winter the Indians caught beavers .They sold these beaver furs to men from France. In the 1600s and 1700s,people in France wanted beaver furs for coats and hats. Other countries wanted these furs, too . Wearing a beaver fur hat became a sign .It said ,"Look at this man! This man is rich!"
In the 1800s,men in thi... | [
"traders carried signs for rich men",
"the search for beavers helped the West to grow",
"many wonderful stories were told about the West",
"the beavers were very foolish"
] |
Why are some people worried about RFID technology? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Imagine you're at a party full of strangers. You're nervous. Who are these people? How do you start a conversation? Fortunately, you've got a thing that sends out energy at tiny chips in everyone's name tag . The chips send back name, job, hobbies, and the time available for meeting-whatever. Making new frien... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8649.txt | Imagine you're at a party full of strangers. You're nervous. Who are these people? How do you start a conversation? Fortunately, you've got a thing that sends out energy at tiny chips in everyone's name tag . The chips send back name, job, hobbies, and the time available for meeting-whatever. Making new friends become... | [
"Because children will be tracked by strangers.",
"Because market competition will become fiercer.",
"Because their private lives will be greatly affected.",
"Because customers will be forced to buy more products."
] |
Which is the best title of this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was the first day of class. Two of her new ESL (English as a Second Language) classmates wanted to know where Tara was from. They were both from Korea. Because Tara looked Korean, one of the women asked Tara, in English, if she was from Korea. Tara replied, "No, I'm not." Then the women took turns asking Ta... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4840.txt | It was the first day of class. Two of her new ESL (English as a Second Language) classmates wanted to know where Tara was from. They were both from Korea. Because Tara looked Korean, one of the women asked Tara, in English, if she was from Korea. Tara replied, "No, I'm not." Then the women took turns asking Tara if she... | [
"Don't Tell Lies",
"An ESL Class",
"Let's Speak English",
"Three Korean Women"
] |
According to Alex Goldberg, it is difficult for schools to offer the mentoring due to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A MENTORING program is giving life changing opportunities to Banbury youth.
Young Inspirations was founded two years ago to provide mentoring sessions for students and unemployed young adults aged 11 to 21.
Alex Goldberg, the program's founder, said; "We set up Young Inspirations because we wanted to give yo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4073.txt | A MENTORING program is giving life changing opportunities to Banbury youth.
Young Inspirations was founded two years ago to provide mentoring sessions for students and unemployed young adults aged 11 to 21.
Alex Goldberg, the program's founder, said; "We set up Young Inspirations because we wanted to give young peopl... | [
"the lack of support from firms",
"the cultural differences",
"the effect of unemployment",
"the shortage of money"
] |
A unique characteristic of mammals is the ability to chew, this happens by the temporalis and the masseter allowing what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A unique characteristic of mammals is the ability to chew, this happens by the temporalis and the masseter allowing what? | side-to-side movement | science | null | null | null | Grinding | Up and down | Bakward and forward | side-to-side movement | The adductor muscle that closes the jaw is composed of two muscles in mammals: the temporalis and the masseter. These allow side-to-side movement of the jaw, making chewing possible, which is unique to mammals. Most mammals have heterodont teeth, meaning that they have different types and shapes of teeth rather than ju... | null | null | null |
UK scientists grow a living human "brain" in order to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists in UK have grown a living human "brain". The team at Aston University created tiny bunch of cells which act like a mini nervous system.
They believe it could help find a cure for worse mental conditions like Parkinson's disease. Professor Michael Coleman is leading the research program. He explained... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6761.txt | Scientists in UK have grown a living human "brain". The team at Aston University created tiny bunch of cells which act like a mini nervous system.
They believe it could help find a cure for worse mental conditions like Parkinson's disease. Professor Michael Coleman is leading the research program. He explained, "We are... | [
"study the structure of human brain",
"make use of living human cell system",
"discover how human brain really works",
"separate cells from a cancer tumour"
] |
. When the fisherman told the king what he wanted, the king _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once there was a king who never ate a meal unless there was a dish of fish with it, but one day there was a big storm and the fishermen were not able to go out to catch fish, so the king had no breakfast and no lunch. Then he ordered his servants to tell everybody in his capital that if anyone brought him a fi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1775.txt | Once there was a king who never ate a meal unless there was a dish of fish with it, but one day there was a big storm and the fishermen were not able to go out to catch fish, so the king had no breakfast and no lunch. Then he ordered his servants to tell everybody in his capital that if anyone brought him a fish, he wo... | [
"was very happy",
"was very surprised",
"was very angry",
"gave him what he wanted at once"
] |
Andrew is having two of his friends over for a sleepover. For one friend, Brian, he asks his mother to buy 3 donuts. He asks for his other friend, Samuel, to get the same. A day before the sleepover Andrew ends up inviting two more friends and asks his mother to buy them the same amount of donuts. Just in case, Andrew’... | Andrew is having 4 friends over who will get 3 donuts each, 4 x 3 = <<4*3=12>>12 donuts total.
Andrew’s mother wants to get 1 extra donut for each of Andrew’s friends, 3 donuts + 1 extra = <<3+1=4>>4 donuts for each of Andrew's friends.
Andrew’s mother is buying 12 + 4 extra donuts for Andrew’s friends = <<12+4=16>>16 ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Andrew is having two of his friends over for a sleepover. For one friend, Brian, he asks his mother to buy 3 donuts. He asks for his other friend, Samuel, to get the same. A day before the sleepover Andrew ends up inviting two more friends and asks his mother to buy them the same amount of donuts. Just in case, Andrew’... | Andrew is having 4 friends over who will get 3 donuts each, 4 x 3 = <<4*3=12>>12 donuts total.
Andrew’s mother wants to get 1 extra donut for each of Andrew’s friends, 3 donuts + 1 extra = <<3+1=4>>4 donuts for each of Andrew's friends.
Andrew’s mother is buying 12 + 4 extra donuts for Andrew’s friends = <<12+4=16>>16 ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How many valves are in the heart? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How many valves are in the heart? | four | science | null | null | null | two | one | six | four | So how is the blood kept from flowing back on itself? Valves ( Figure below ) in the heart keep the blood flowing in one direction. The valves do this by opening and closing in one direction only. Blood only moves forward through the heart. The valves stop the blood from flowing backward. There are four valves of the h... | null | null | null |
When the first piece hits the South Atlantic, it causes _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The year is 2094. It has been announced that a comet is heading towards the Earth. Most of it will miss our planet, but two pieces will probably hit the southern half of the Earth.
On 17 July, a piece four kilometers wide enters the Earth's atmosphere with a massive explosion. About half of the piece is de... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22348.txt | The year is 2094. It has been announced that a comet is heading towards the Earth. Most of it will miss our planet, but two pieces will probably hit the southern half of the Earth.
On 17 July, a piece four kilometers wide enters the Earth's atmosphere with a massive explosion. About half of the piece is destroyed, ... | [
"an earthquake",
"damages to cities",
"an Earth explosion",
"huge waves"
] |
Rose and her parents are _ that day. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Rose is an American school girl. She is now in Beijing with her parents.
It's Sunday morning. Rose gets up early in the morning. After breakfast her parents take her to the zoo. They go to see the pandas and other animals. The pandas live only in China. There are not any pandas in America. So they like the pan... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle916.txt | Rose is an American school girl. She is now in Beijing with her parents.
It's Sunday morning. Rose gets up early in the morning. After breakfast her parents take her to the zoo. They go to see the pandas and other animals. The pandas live only in China. There are not any pandas in America. So they like the pandas best.... | [
"very busy",
"very free",
"very happy",
"not happy"
] |
There are typing courses _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Register in person, by phone 264-8833, or by mail. Use form given.
178 IN Winchester St., Chicago
Basic Photography This is an eight-hour course for beginners who want to learn how to use a 35mm camera. The teacher will cover such areas as kinds of film, light and lenses . Bring your own 35mm camera to clas... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17625.txt | Register in person, by phone 264-8833, or by mail. Use form given.
178 IN Winchester St., Chicago
Basic Photography This is an eight-hour course for beginners who want to learn how to use a 35mm camera. The teacher will cover such areas as kinds of film, light and lenses . Bring your own 35mm camera to class. Course... | [
"on Saturdays and Sundays",
"from Monday to Friday",
"from Monday to Saturday",
"on Tuesdays and Thursdays"
] |
Exchange of goods became difficult because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the earliest stages of man's development he had no more need of money than animals have. He was content with very simple forms of shelter, made his own rough tools and weapons and could provide food and clothing for himself and his family from natural materials around him. As he became more civilized, howev... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11265.txt | In the earliest stages of man's development he had no more need of money than animals have. He was content with very simple forms of shelter, made his own rough tools and weapons and could provide food and clothing for himself and his family from natural materials around him. As he became more civilized, however, he be... | [
"man became more civilized",
"there was not a marketplace for farmers and smiths to exchange their goods",
"farmers hadn't enough grain or meat to provide for skilled workers",
"more and more goods which had no fixed exchange values appeared on the market."
] |
How many goals did Lu Han score in the game against Beijing NO.47 High School. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How do you usually celebrate your birthday? Playing a soccer game may not be your first choice. But Lu Han, the former EXO singer, did just that and showed has an unusual side of him.
Lu Han celebrated his 25th birthday by playing a soccer game with players from Beijing No.47 High School on April 19th in Beiji... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7558.txt | How do you usually celebrate your birthday? Playing a soccer game may not be your first choice. But Lu Han, the former EXO singer, did just that and showed has an unusual side of him.
Lu Han celebrated his 25th birthday by playing a soccer game with players from Beijing No.47 High School on April 19th in Beijing, a day... | [
"2.",
"3",
"4.",
"5."
] |
We can infer from the text that Jack Andraka _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A boy won the grand prize at the 2012 International Science and Engineering Fair, the largest high school science competition in the world. The Maryland teenager Jack Andraka is the youngest winner of the $75,000 prize. He was chosen from among l,500 students in 70 countries.
Jack invented a test for pancreat... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18407.txt | A boy won the grand prize at the 2012 International Science and Engineering Fair, the largest high school science competition in the world. The Maryland teenager Jack Andraka is the youngest winner of the $75,000 prize. He was chosen from among l,500 students in 70 countries.
Jack invented a test for pancreatic cancer... | [
"was not afraid of failure",
"was thought highly of by companies",
"impressed deeply on the professor",
"got support from others easily"
] |
Which theory states that all organisms are composed of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and new cells arise from existing cells? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which theory states that all organisms are composed of one or more cells, the cell is the basic unit of life, and new cells arise from existing cells? | unified cell theory | science | null | null | null | natural selection | theory of evolution | microcellular theory | unified cell theory | CHAPTER SUMMARY 3.1 How Cells Are Studied A cell is the smallest unit of life. Most cells are so small that they cannot be viewed with the naked eye. Therefore, scientists must use microscopes to study cells. Electron microscopes provide higher magnification, higher resolution, and more detail than light microscopes. T... | null | null | null |
Bacteria may become untreatable if they develop what in response to multiple antibiotics? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Bacteria may become untreatable if they develop what in response to multiple antibiotics? | resistance | science | null | null | null | acceptance | affinity | weakness | resistance | Evasion of the Immune System by Pathogens It is important to keep in mind that although the immune system has evolved to be able to control many pathogens, pathogens themselves have evolved ways to evade the immune response. An example already mentioned is in Mycobactrium tuberculosis, which has evolved a complex cell ... | null | null | null |
Generators convert mechanical energy to which kind? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Generators convert mechanical energy to which kind? | electrical | science | null | null | null | static | kinetic | radiation | electrical | Generators and motors are almost identical in construction but convert energy in opposite directions. Generators convert mechanical energy to electrical energy and motors convert electrical energy to mechanical. | null | null | null |
According to the passage,which of the following would NOT be offered by this walking? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Walking in the Regional Parks and Forests of Greater WellingtonFrom a walk to an adventure
A walk in one of the regional parks and forests is a great way to explore the diverse landscape of greater Wellington.
From coastal sands to historic paths,farmland to green native forest,the parks and forests offer a va... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19860.txt | Walking in the Regional Parks and Forests of Greater WellingtonFrom a walk to an adventure
A walk in one of the regional parks and forests is a great way to explore the diverse landscape of greater Wellington.
From coastal sands to historic paths,farmland to green native forest,the parks and forests offer a variety of ... | [
"Sightseeing the seashore and farmland.",
"Exploring famous trails in the history",
"Barbecuing while picnicking in the forest",
"Having a swim while resting"
] |
Which description is Not true according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Chinese mainland and Taiwan today extended the number of regular cross-Straits direct passenger flights from 108 to 270 a week.
Six cities, which are Hefei, Harbin, Nanchang, Guiyang, Ningbo and Jinan, are joining another 21 mainland cities in operating direct passenger flights to Taiwan, the Civil Aviatio... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22856.txt | The Chinese mainland and Taiwan today extended the number of regular cross-Straits direct passenger flights from 108 to 270 a week.
Six cities, which are Hefei, Harbin, Nanchang, Guiyang, Ningbo and Jinan, are joining another 21 mainland cities in operating direct passenger flights to Taiwan, the Civil Aviation Adminis... | [
"Before this extending there were 108 direct passenger flights a week.",
"Before Nov 4 last year, passengers only obtained flights on weekends and the four major traditional festivals.",
"After January this year, air and sea connections incluing mail, had to be through Hong Kong.",
"Among the 27 mainland citi... |
Why did Tom Urban remove his jacket, loosen his tie, undo his collar and roll up his sleeves before he spoke? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A few years ago, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, where I was employed. purchased Norand Corporation. Pioneer's sales representatives in the field used Norand hand-held terminals to upload daily sales information and download new price and sales incentive information. Pioneer bought so many of these hand-held-te... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high542.txt | A few years ago, Pioneer Hi-Bred International, where I was employed. purchased Norand Corporation. Pioneer's sales representatives in the field used Norand hand-held terminals to upload daily sales information and download new price and sales incentive information. Pioneer bought so many of these hand-held-terminals, ... | [
"He felt hot in the room.",
"He wanted to look cool by doing this.",
"He was too excited.",
"He wanted to be close and frank with his employees."
] |
What interests the author most in Obama's stance is_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every time an election rolls around, people want to know what each candidate's stance is on the issues that are important to them. In deciding which candidateIwant to vote for, there are two main issues for me:the economy and education.
These issues are important to me because they affect me the most right no... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20134.txt | Every time an election rolls around, people want to know what each candidate's stance is on the issues that are important to them. In deciding which candidateIwant to vote for, there are two main issues for me:the economy and education.
These issues are important to me because they affect me the most right now. The ec... | [
"economy and education",
"the military and education",
"foreign affairs and education",
"the military and economy"
] |
Which of the following statement is NOT true according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The United States is already one year into a depression That was the news this week from the Na-tional Bureau of Economic Research. The downturn is the longest since a depression that began in 1981and lasted sixteen months.
Economists generally wait for production to shrink for six months in a row before they ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15708.txt | The United States is already one year into a depression That was the news this week from the Na-tional Bureau of Economic Research. The downturn is the longest since a depression that began in 1981and lasted sixteen months.
Economists generally wait for production to shrink for six months in a row before they declare a... | [
"The hearings on Thursday agreed on a federal aid to the automakers.",
"The main cause of the crisis is weak housing market in the U.S..",
"The government is taking measures to save t he housing market.",
"The Treasury Department had to help the troubled homeowners."
] |
Why was Echo unable to let Narcissus know she loved him? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was once a beautiful nymph called Echo. But Echo had one failing; she was fond of talking, and whether in chat or argument, would have the last word. As she was good company, she and Zeus became good friends. However, Zeus' wife, Hera, became jealous. She followed Zeus to the earth to find out what he wa... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7970.txt | There was once a beautiful nymph called Echo. But Echo had one failing; she was fond of talking, and whether in chat or argument, would have the last word. As she was good company, she and Zeus became good friends. However, Zeus' wife, Hera, became jealous. She followed Zeus to the earth to find out what he was doing a... | [
"Because she had lost the ability to speak.",
"Because she was too shy to speak first.",
"Because Narcissus took no notice of her.",
"Because Hera had taken away her ability to speak first."
] |
The main reason why the author doesn't give information about whom Aunt Bet is visiting in the attic is to make the _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wide awake in Aunt Bet's Southern house, Annie Van Lew shivered at the sounds of distant guns. It was bad enough that America was at war, but the young Virginia girl was not used to battles being fought this close. _ .Annie sat up in bed and listened.Had a stranger broken in? Earlier, the family had heard tha... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22711.txt | Wide awake in Aunt Bet's Southern house, Annie Van Lew shivered at the sounds of distant guns. It was bad enough that America was at war, but the young Virginia girl was not used to battles being fought this close. _ .Annie sat up in bed and listened.Had a stranger broken in? Earlier, the family had heard that capture... | [
"plot more exciting",
"setting more realistic",
"story more believable",
"characters more interesting"
] |
What is the main function of the cardiovascular system? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the main function of the cardiovascular system? | transporting substances around the body | science | null | null | null | coordinate bones and muscles | respiration of air | excretion of food waste | transporting substances around the body | The main function of the cardiovascular system is transporting substances around the body. Figure above shows some of the substances that are transported in the blood. They include hormones, oxygen, nutrients from digested food, and cellular wastes. Transport of all these materials is necessary to maintain homeostasis ... | null | null | null |
For a reader, the most important is to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All the wisdom of the ages, all the stories that have delighted mankind for centuries, are easily and cheaply available to all of us within the covers of books but we must know how to avail ourselves of this treasure and how to get the most from it. The most unfortunate people in the world are those who have n... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9755.txt | All the wisdom of the ages, all the stories that have delighted mankind for centuries, are easily and cheaply available to all of us within the covers of books but we must know how to avail ourselves of this treasure and how to get the most from it. The most unfortunate people in the world are those who have never disc... | [
"buy some cheap books easily.",
"get benefits from the books.",
"collect and treasure the books",
"promote good books."
] |
What's on the right wall? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello, I'm Jack. Please look at the picture of my classroom. On the front wall, there is a blackboard.It's very big. In front of the blackboard, there is a yellow desk. It's for our teachers. There is a computer on it. On the right wall there is a map of China. On the black ( ) wall of our classroom is a blac... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6032.txt | Hello, I'm Jack. Please look at the picture of my classroom. On the front wall, there is a blackboard.It's very big. In front of the blackboard, there is a yellow desk. It's for our teachers. There is a computer on it. On the right wall there is a map of China. On the black ( ) wall of our classroom is a blackboard. W... | [
"A clock",
"A map of China",
"A map of the world",
"A picture"
] |
According to Dr Vigano, _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This could be the perfect gift for the partner, who embarrasses you on the dance floor. Smart socks, which can teach to dance, may be the answer for _
The socks have been developed as a running tool to help runners improve their skills. Thanks to the socks, users can accurately record not only know far and f... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12649.txt | This could be the perfect gift for the partner, who embarrasses you on the dance floor. Smart socks, which can teach to dance, may be the answer for _
The socks have been developed as a running tool to help runners improve their skills. Thanks to the socks, users can accurately record not only know far and fast they ... | [
"60 to 80percent of runners would like to buy the smart socks.",
"users can run as fast as they like with the socks.",
"everyone can make good use of the smart socks.",
"no runners will get hurt, thanks to the socks."
] |
At first, Michael Jordan played _ instead of basketball. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. Jordan is the fourth of the five children in his family. His family moved to North Carolina when he was just a baby. As a young boy, his favourite sport was baseball, but he soon found that he could play basketball as well. At the age of 17, ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7157.txt | Michael Jordan was born on February 17, 1963, in Brooklyn, New York. Jordan is the fourth of the five children in his family. His family moved to North Carolina when he was just a baby. As a young boy, his favourite sport was baseball, but he soon found that he could play basketball as well. At the age of 17, he began ... | [
"football",
"tennis",
"baseball",
"volleyball"
] |
France could remain the lead in world fashion and Paris could attract so many designers from all over the world because_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Before coming to France,I always thought that French people wear formal clothes. But, when I arrived in Paris, I came to know why France could remain the lead in world fashion and Paris could attract so many designers from all over the world to come.
On the boulevard of Champs-elysees, there are many fashi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20776.txt | Before coming to France,I always thought that French people wear formal clothes. But, when I arrived in Paris, I came to know why France could remain the lead in world fashion and Paris could attract so many designers from all over the world to come.
On the boulevard of Champs-elysees, there are many fashion shops ... | [
"French people never wear fashionable clothes",
"French designers are creative",
"French people accept fashionable clothes and other styles",
"both B and C"
] |
What is the most abundant biochemical compound? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the most abundant biochemical compound? | cellulose | science | null | null | null | tissue | soil | methane | cellulose | Cellulose is another complex carbohydrate found in plants that is a polymer of glucose. Cellulose molecules bundle together to form long, tough fibers. Cellulose is the most abundant biochemical compound. It makes up the cell walls of plants and gives support to stems and tree trunks. | null | null | null |
Why did the scientists choose mice to do the study? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We live in a sweet world. An average American kid consumes more than 20 teaspoons of sugar per day, and adults eat 50% more sugar today than they did in the 1970s. We all know that too much sugar isn't good for us. Researchers at the University of Utah used mice to make a study to prove the _ effects of eatin... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14107.txt | We live in a sweet world. An average American kid consumes more than 20 teaspoons of sugar per day, and adults eat 50% more sugar today than they did in the 1970s. We all know that too much sugar isn't good for us. Researchers at the University of Utah used mice to make a study to prove the _ effects of eating more su... | [
"Because a substance may have the same effects on mice and humans.",
"Because mice have a longer lifespan than other animals.",
"Because mice can take in the harmful substances easily and quickly.",
"Because mice are sensitive to the sweet taste."
] |
You can borrow _ at a time. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome to Our School Library
Our Library is in the south of our school. The Library is open to every student and the library card is free. You can borrow five books, one CD and four videos --three weeks for books, one week for CDs and videos at the same time.
BOOKS
1. You can borrow picture books for children... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4726.txt | Welcome to Our School Library
Our Library is in the south of our school. The Library is open to every student and the library card is free. You can borrow five books, one CD and four videos --three weeks for books, one week for CDs and videos at the same time.
BOOKS
1. You can borrow picture books for children and all ... | [
"only one video",
"two CDs",
"five books",
"six books"
] |
Visitors had better _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Must-Read about Notting Hill Carnival
Route
The carnival procession itself begins at 9am on both Sunday and Monday. It starts on Great Western Road, winding its way along Chepstow Road, then on to Westbourne Grove, and then down Ladbroke Grove. See our Notting Hill Carnival map for the full route.
Bus
While e... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4352.txt | Must-Read about Notting Hill Carnival
Route
The carnival procession itself begins at 9am on both Sunday and Monday. It starts on Great Western Road, winding its way along Chepstow Road, then on to Westbourne Grove, and then down Ladbroke Grove. See our Notting Hill Carnival map for the full route.
Bus
While extra serv... | [
"wear trousers without back pockets",
"bring plenty of beer with them",
"leave their valuables in the hotel",
"walk along the flow of the crowd"
] |
Evan’s dog weighs 63 pounds; it weighs 7 times as much as Ivan’s dog. Together, what is the weight of the dogs? | Ivan's dog weighs 63/7 = <<63/7=9>>9 pounds.
Thus, the two dogs weigh 63 + 9 = <<63+9=72>>72 pounds.
#### 72 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Evan’s dog weighs 63 pounds; it weighs 7 times as much as Ivan’s dog. Together, what is the weight of the dogs? | Ivan's dog weighs 63/7 = <<63/7=9>>9 pounds.
Thus, the two dogs weigh 63 + 9 = <<63+9=72>>72 pounds.
#### 72 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
_ , so the people in the small country got into trouble. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Backer is a kind-hearted man. Once he gave some food to a poor woman . Mr White, the boss of the restaurant, found it and became angry. He often gave the leftovers to some poor workers. Mr. Backers lost his work for it. It was difficult for him to find work in the small country though he was an able cook... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5256.txt | Mr. Backer is a kind-hearted man. Once he gave some food to a poor woman . Mr White, the boss of the restaurant, found it and became angry. He often gave the leftovers to some poor workers. Mr. Backers lost his work for it. It was difficult for him to find work in the small country though he was an able cook. The war... | [
"The war broke out",
"It didn't rain",
"Children couldn't go to school",
"Shops and factories were closed"
] |
Barany's theory declared to prove _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Experiments aboard the spaceship Columbia have disproved a theory on the human nervous system which won an Austrian professor a Nobel prize 79 years ago.
West German astronaut Ulf Merbold disproved the theory during tests aboard the spaceship yesterday. His discovery is connected with the workings of the inner... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12775.txt | Experiments aboard the spaceship Columbia have disproved a theory on the human nervous system which won an Austrian professor a Nobel prize 79 years ago.
West German astronaut Ulf Merbold disproved the theory during tests aboard the spaceship yesterday. His discovery is connected with the workings of the inner ear, the... | [
"how our hearing mechanism works",
"why we constantly move our eyes",
"that eye movement is affected by temperature",
"how hearing reacts"
] |
For what purpose is the dog harness designed? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For centuries,mankind and dogs have suffered from a communication failure.We can tell dogs what we want them to do and sometimes they comply,but we've always struggled when it comes to understanding the true meaning of their barks and whimpers.There is exciting news now-a dog translator has been invented to he... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19849.txt | For centuries,mankind and dogs have suffered from a communication failure.We can tell dogs what we want them to do and sometimes they comply,but we've always struggled when it comes to understanding the true meaning of their barks and whimpers.There is exciting news now-a dog translator has been invented to help you co... | [
"It is designed for dogs to understand what people are trying to say to them.",
"It is designed for a full two-way dog communication experience.",
"It is designed to monitor the dog's heart rate and body temperature.",
"It is designed for dogs doing seach and rescue and other front-line work."
] |
The passage is about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The plan: turn Mars into a blue world with streams and green fields, and then fill it with creatures from the earth.
This idea may sound like something from a science fiction , but it is actually being taken seriously by many researchers. This suggests the future for the "red planet" will be the main topic ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13263.txt | The plan: turn Mars into a blue world with streams and green fields, and then fill it with creatures from the earth.
This idea may sound like something from a science fiction , but it is actually being taken seriously by many researchers. This suggests the future for the "red planet" will be the main topic for discu... | [
"Mars supporting life",
"finding water in the Mars",
"a plan turning Mars into a little earth",
"the necessity of changing Mars"
] |
Why are people in the US afraid to spend? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most American students have to say goodbye to fancy fruits these days. In school restaurants across the country, cheaper fruits like apples and oranges have taken their place.
"People are afraid to spend now." said Linda Morrow, who owns a shoe and handbag store. "They don't know what the future will bring".... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high891.txt | Most American students have to say goodbye to fancy fruits these days. In school restaurants across the country, cheaper fruits like apples and oranges have taken their place.
"People are afraid to spend now." said Linda Morrow, who owns a shoe and handbag store. "They don't know what the future will bring". During t... | [
"Because they think it's unnecessary",
"Because they don't have the habit of spending money",
"Because they worry about their future",
"Because they don't have any money"
] |
An infection may be intracellular or extracellular, depending on this? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | An infection may be intracellular or extracellular, depending on this? | pathogen | science | null | null | null | bacteria | pollen | microbes | pathogen | 22.3 Magnetic Fields and Magnetic Field Lines • Magnetic fields can be pictorially represented by magnetic field lines, the properties of which are as follows: 1. The field is tangent to the magnetic field line. Field strength is proportional to the line density. Field lines cannot cross. Field lines are continuous loo... | null | null | null |
What happened to Simon on Monday? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Simon hardly listened to his teachers or worked hard in class. For him, talking was so much better. He never stopped talking. He wanted to be heard. "If you listen carefully, you'll learn something." Mrs. Jacobs told him many times, but it didn't work.
Last Sunday, Simon had a sore throat and he lost his voi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2350.txt | Simon hardly listened to his teachers or worked hard in class. For him, talking was so much better. He never stopped talking. He wanted to be heard. "If you listen carefully, you'll learn something." Mrs. Jacobs told him many times, but it didn't work.
Last Sunday, Simon had a sore throat and he lost his voice the ne... | [
"He lost his dog.",
"He had the flu.",
"He had a fight with his friend.",
"He lost his voice."
] |
According to the author, it is _ to get rid of smoking. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Risk of death is 3.5 to 5 times greater for obese smokers than it is for people who have never smoked and are at a normal weight, according to a study published in the November, 2006 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
The study, which began with a self-administered questionnaire taken betw... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5005.txt | Risk of death is 3.5 to 5 times greater for obese smokers than it is for people who have never smoked and are at a normal weight, according to a study published in the November, 2006 issue of the American Journal of Preventive Medicine.
The study, which began with a self-administered questionnaire taken between 1983 ... | [
"easy and possible",
"difficult and impossible",
"easy ant worthwhile",
"difficult but worthwhile"
] |
As a glacier melts and retreats, a layer of bedrock is exposed. Which term best describes the process that establishes a community on the bedrock? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | As a glacier melts and retreats, a layer of bedrock is exposed. Which term best describes the process that establishes a community on the bedrock?
Choices:
A. disturbance
B. succession
C. weathering
D. stabilization | Correct answer: B | science | Mercury_7108833 | {
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"succession",
"weathering",
"stabilization"
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"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
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} | B | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Clara Barton set up the Red Cross because of _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At the age of 16, Clara Barton was advised to become a teacher since she was quite shy. She taught in Massachusetts for ten years, and was invited to Bordentown, New Jersey to teach in a school. She saw that these communities needed _ education for their citizens, and she took action by creating a free school,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8816.txt | At the age of 16, Clara Barton was advised to become a teacher since she was quite shy. She taught in Massachusetts for ten years, and was invited to Bordentown, New Jersey to teach in a school. She saw that these communities needed _ education for their citizens, and she took action by creating a free school, one of t... | [
"her experiences in Europe",
"her poor health",
"the lack of supplies for the army",
"her work in the US Patent Office"
] |
According to the passage, what happens to Tokyo Disneyland this year? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sony and Toyota are struggling. But one brand name is booming in Japan during the economic slowdown--Mickey Mouse.
According to the company that runs Tokyo Disneyland, Japan's busiest theme park will be more packed than ever over Christmas and New Year's Day. Despite the bad economy, it's already been a reco... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15124.txt | Sony and Toyota are struggling. But one brand name is booming in Japan during the economic slowdown--Mickey Mouse.
According to the company that runs Tokyo Disneyland, Japan's busiest theme park will be more packed than ever over Christmas and New Year's Day. Despite the bad economy, it's already been a record year f... | [
"Fewer people visit it.",
"Less money is made.",
"It attracts more visitors.",
"Its sales have reached $4.2 billion."
] |
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