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The best title of the text would be " _ ". | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A captain of a boat lost his way in the middle of a storm. While trying to control the ship and avoid sinking, he started feeling annoyed. The water became bigger; the noise of the water hitting the boat, like a feather carried by the wind, almost led him to hopelessness. But he did not give up and tried harde... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18042.txt | A captain of a boat lost his way in the middle of a storm. While trying to control the ship and avoid sinking, he started feeling annoyed. The water became bigger; the noise of the water hitting the boat, like a feather carried by the wind, almost led him to hopelessness. But he did not give up and tried harder every t... | [
"The Boat",
"The Captain",
"The Lighthouse",
"What was wrong?"
] |
What does Jack want? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello, I'm Jack. I live in Sydney, Australia. And I want an e-friend in China. I think China is a very interesting place. I am 14 years old and my birthday is in October. I can speak English and some French. I have a brother, Paul, and a sister, Sarah. They have e-friends in England and America. I like going s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3719.txt | Hello, I'm Jack. I live in Sydney, Australia. And I want an e-friend in China. I think China is a very interesting place. I am 14 years old and my birthday is in October. I can speak English and some French. I have a brother, Paul, and a sister, Sarah. They have e-friends in England and America. I like going shopping w... | [
"To go shopping.",
"A pen friend.",
"To play football.",
"An e-friend."
] |
Which of the following will the author probably agree with? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mom, Clear My Calendar
September is around the corner, and some of us are already complaining about summer's end. But parents have a special reason to do so. The end of summer means the start of school. And these days, planning a young child's schedule is a big challenge. The challenge is no longer findin... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6786.txt | Dear Mom, Clear My Calendar
September is around the corner, and some of us are already complaining about summer's end. But parents have a special reason to do so. The end of summer means the start of school. And these days, planning a young child's schedule is a big challenge. The challenge is no longer finding activit... | [
"For children's benefits, the earlier the better.",
"Children's spare time should be carefully designed.",
"Idle time for children is becoming a thing of the past.",
"Parents should be forgiven if they have a good reason.,"
] |
When elephants stay together, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Elephants have very strong legs.Their legs are like trees.They usually walk slowly because they are so big,but they walk very quietly.
Wild elephants living in the jungle usually stay together in big families.Usually one old elephant leads them.The others follow their leader.They usually move about at night,l... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5304.txt | Elephants have very strong legs.Their legs are like trees.They usually walk slowly because they are so big,but they walk very quietly.
Wild elephants living in the jungle usually stay together in big families.Usually one old elephant leads them.The others follow their leader.They usually move about at night,looking fo... | [
"not all the elephants follow their leader",
"the youngest elephant leads them",
"there is a leader",
"None of the above."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In eighteen seventy-seven,the American government decided to move the Nez Perce Indians from their land. The government had set up a reservation for them in Idaho. Chief Joseph did not want to leave the land. It was holy ground. It contained the bones of his father and mother.
But,like his father in earlier ti... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7164.txt | In eighteen seventy-seven,the American government decided to move the Nez Perce Indians from their land. The government had set up a reservation for them in Idaho. Chief Joseph did not want to leave the land. It was holy ground. It contained the bones of his father and mother.
But,like his father in earlier times,Chief... | [
"While the Indians were waiting by the river,a group of white men stole some of the cattle.",
"When the Indians reached the Snake River,it was very hard for them to cross it.",
"Chief Joseph and his people were unwilling to cross the deep river.",
"Before they left their home,the Nez Perce had only a few catt... |
According to the text, a volunteer refers to a person who _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The meaning of the word "volunteer" may be a little different in different countries, but it usually means "one who offers his or her services". There are many different ways in which people can volunteer, such as taking care of sick people, working in homes for homeless children, and picking up garbage from b... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22692.txt | The meaning of the word "volunteer" may be a little different in different countries, but it usually means "one who offers his or her services". There are many different ways in which people can volunteer, such as taking care of sick people, working in homes for homeless children, and picking up garbage from beaches an... | [
"is willing to help those in need without pay",
"can afford to travel to different places",
"has a strong wish to be successful",
"has made a big fortune in life"
] |
We can learn from the passage that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Herta Muller, the Romanianborn German writer, has won the 2009 Nobel Prize for Literature.The award was announced in Stockholm.
Ms Muller, 56, immigrated to Germany from Romania in 1987.She is the first German writer to win the Nobel Prize for literature since Gunter Grass in 1999 and the 13th winner writing i... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6983.txt | Herta Muller, the Romanianborn German writer, has won the 2009 Nobel Prize for Literature.The award was announced in Stockholm.
Ms Muller, 56, immigrated to Germany from Romania in 1987.She is the first German writer to win the Nobel Prize for literature since Gunter Grass in 1999 and the 13th winner writing in German ... | [
"Ms Muller's special language and experience made her get the Nobel Prize",
"most of Ms Muller's novels are unsuccessful works",
"Ms Muller felt much better after she won the Nobel Prize",
"Ms Muller was honored because of her wonderful description about German's\nlife"
] |
Wang Lin's teacher and his classmates went to the park on _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wang Lin's Diary
Oct.8th,Sunday
October 1st is our National Day.It was Sunday.In the morning,our teacher took us to the park.Oh,many people were there.We could see flags and flowers everywhere.We saw people dancing in the park everywhere.We had a good time.
This morning I did some cleaning.Then I went to scho... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5394.txt | Wang Lin's Diary
Oct.8th,Sunday
October 1st is our National Day.It was Sunday.In the morning,our teacher took us to the park.Oh,many people were there.We could see flags and flowers everywhere.We saw people dancing in the park everywhere.We had a good time.
This morning I did some cleaning.Then I went to school.In the... | [
"October 1st",
"October 2nd",
"Wednesday",
"Monday"
] |
From the passage, we can know that the Brussels Airline_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A failed plot to kill Barack Obama, uncovered by US federal agents recently, has reminded people of the ideas that some humans associate with simple numbers.
Two white American Neo-Nazi racists had planned to kill 88 African Americans, before finally assassinating Obama. The number "88" is equated with... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17938.txt | A failed plot to kill Barack Obama, uncovered by US federal agents recently, has reminded people of the ideas that some humans associate with simple numbers.
Two white American Neo-Nazi racists had planned to kill 88 African Americans, before finally assassinating Obama. The number "88" is equated with "HH", in... | [
"doesn't have row 13",
"has 14 dots on its logo",
"has no flight take off on Fridays",
"was once stuck in a flood"
] |
Why did the writer have to take many jobs at that time ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the course of working my ways through school , I took many jobs I would rather forget . But none of these jobs was as dreadful as my job in an apple plant. The work was hard ; the pay was poor ; and, most of all , the working conditions were terrible.
First of all , the job made huge demands on my strengt... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24205.txt | In the course of working my ways through school , I took many jobs I would rather forget . But none of these jobs was as dreadful as my job in an apple plant. The work was hard ; the pay was poor ; and, most of all , the working conditions were terrible.
First of all , the job made huge demands on my strength . For t... | [
"To pay for his schooling",
"To save for his future",
"To support his family",
"To gain some experience"
] |
Who is Jim? He is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Tom. My father, Mr. Read works on a farm, and my mother works in a factory. My father and my mother work six days a week and I am at school from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays we all stay at home. We often go out in a car on Sundays. We often go to the rivers or lakes. Dad likes fishing and I like s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle986.txt | My name is Tom. My father, Mr. Read works on a farm, and my mother works in a factory. My father and my mother work six days a week and I am at school from Monday to Saturday. On Sundays we all stay at home. We often go out in a car on Sundays. We often go to the rivers or lakes. Dad likes fishing and I like swimming. ... | [
"Tom's friend",
"the Reads' son",
"Tom's uncle's son",
"also a student"
] |
The study of scientists proved that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Apparently your mom had it right when she threatened to wash your mouth out with soap if you talked dirty. Lying really does create a desire to clean the "dirty" body part, according to a study by University of Michigan.
"The references to 'dirty hands' or 'dirty mouths' in everyday language suggest that peopl... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21288.txt | Apparently your mom had it right when she threatened to wash your mouth out with soap if you talked dirty. Lying really does create a desire to clean the "dirty" body part, according to a study by University of Michigan.
"The references to 'dirty hands' or 'dirty mouths' in everyday language suggest that people think a... | [
"telling a lie makes you want to have a bath",
"the cleaner you are, the fewer lies you will tell",
"mothers care for their children's mouth sanitary",
"there is a need to clean the body part that lies"
] |
What did Simpson suddenly remember when they got his home? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"I say, I'm pleased to see you," said the little man standing by the letter-box.
"Oh, hello," I said, remembering he was a new neighbor. "Simpson, isn't it?"
"Yes, that's right." He seemed quite pleased by my ready recognition.
"I wonder if you could lend me some money," he continued. "My wife gave me a letter... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16450.txt | "I say, I'm pleased to see you," said the little man standing by the letter-box.
"Oh, hello," I said, remembering he was a new neighbor. "Simpson, isn't it?"
"Yes, that's right." He seemed quite pleased by my ready recognition.
"I wonder if you could lend me some money," he continued. "My wife gave me a letter to post,... | [
"His wife was waiting for him to return.",
"The letter was only an invitation to dinner.",
"The letter was just addressed to the writer.",
"It's unfair for the other man to pay for the letter."
] |
The suggestions are most probably from _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Safety and Security Procedures
Your safety and the security of your personal property are of the primary concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions.
YOUR VEHICLE
Lock it and don't leave money or valuable items inside. We are not responsible ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high83.txt | Safety and Security Procedures
Your safety and the security of your personal property are of the primary concern to those of us who welcome you as our guest. We urge you to take advantage of the following suggestions.
YOUR VEHICLE
Lock it and don't leave money or valuable items inside. We are not responsible for their... | [
"a hotel manager",
"a police officer",
"an experienced traveler",
"a tour guide"
] |
Gina is participating in a neighborhood clean-up filling bags with litter. She was able to collect two bags of litter herself. The rest of the neighborhood together collected 82 times as much as Gina did by herself. Each bag of litter weighs 4 pounds. How many pounds was all the litter they collected? | The rest of the neighborhood collected 82 * 2 = <<82*2=164>>164 bags of litter.
With Gina’s bags, they had 164 + 2 = <<164+2=166>>166 bags of litter.
Thus, the litter weighed 166 * 4 = <<166*4=664>>664 pounds.
#### 664 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Gina is participating in a neighborhood clean-up filling bags with litter. She was able to collect two bags of litter herself. The rest of the neighborhood together collected 82 times as much as Gina did by herself. Each bag of litter weighs 4 pounds. How many pounds was all the litter they collected? | The rest of the neighborhood collected 82 * 2 = <<82*2=164>>164 bags of litter.
With Gina’s bags, they had 164 + 2 = <<164+2=166>>166 bags of litter.
Thus, the litter weighed 166 * 4 = <<166*4=664>>664 pounds.
#### 664 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What's the best title of this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is a hot summer day. A group of animals are waiting in line for the bus under the hot sun. They are all swearing .
Then Elephant comes and stands in front of all the other animals.
"Elephant please wait in line!" the animals tell him.
Elephant still stands there and he doesn't say anything. The other anima... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6272.txt | It is a hot summer day. A group of animals are waiting in line for the bus under the hot sun. They are all swearing .
Then Elephant comes and stands in front of all the other animals.
"Elephant please wait in line!" the animals tell him.
Elephant still stands there and he doesn't say anything. The other animals are ve... | [
"A hot day",
"A selfish elephant",
"A friendly elephant",
"A cooler day"
] |
The passage is organized in the pattern of _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Albert Szent-Gyorgyi was born in Budapest on September 16, 1893. In 1911 he entered his uncle's laboratory where he studied until the outbreak of World War One, when he joined the army. He served on the Italian and Russian fronts, and he was permitted to leave the army in 1917 after being wounded in action. He... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3143.txt | Albert Szent-Gyorgyi was born in Budapest on September 16, 1893. In 1911 he entered his uncle's laboratory where he studied until the outbreak of World War One, when he joined the army. He served on the Italian and Russian fronts, and he was permitted to leave the army in 1917 after being wounded in action. He complete... | [
"cause and effect",
"comparison and contrast",
"time and events",
"definition and classification"
] |
What is the text mainly about? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Australians have been warned that they face a life or death decision over their water--drink recycled sewage or die.
With the drought continuing, the country is set to be forced to use purified waste water for drinking, even though there is great opposition to the measure.
Queensland has become the first... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6892.txt | Australians have been warned that they face a life or death decision over their water--drink recycled sewage or die.
With the drought continuing, the country is set to be forced to use purified waste water for drinking, even though there is great opposition to the measure.
Queensland has become the first state to... | [
"Australians face the choice of life and death.",
"Premier Beattie is worried about his people's health.",
"We should avoid drinking recycled water to keep healthy.",
"Continuing drought forces Australians to drink recycled sewage."
] |
Which is the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wherever she goes, Molly leaves her mark. Without saying a word, she speaks to people with her kind eyes. Even when she walks away, she leaves an impression.Molly's mark is a smile, stamped into the ground by the horseshoe at the bottom of her false leg.
A few years ago, Molly was badly attacked by a dog.The d... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high564.txt | Wherever she goes, Molly leaves her mark. Without saying a word, she speaks to people with her kind eyes. Even when she walks away, she leaves an impression.Molly's mark is a smile, stamped into the ground by the horseshoe at the bottom of her false leg.
A few years ago, Molly was badly attacked by a dog.The dog bit al... | [
"A Book on Molly",
"A False Leg",
"A successful Operation",
"Leaving her Mark"
] |
We can infer from the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New York Times--A gunman killed eight people at a mall in Omaha this afternoon and then killed himself, setting off panic among holiday shoppers, the police said.
"The person who we believe to be the shooter has died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds," Sgt. Teresa Negron of the Omaha Police Department sa... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18474.txt | New York Times--A gunman killed eight people at a mall in Omaha this afternoon and then killed himself, setting off panic among holiday shoppers, the police said.
"The person who we believe to be the shooter has died from self-inflicted gunshot wounds," Sgt. Teresa Negron of the Omaha Police Department said at tel... | [
"there is only one shooter in this event",
"the shooting created fears among the customers",
"an important holiday is coming soon",
"president Bush came to the scene soon after the shooting"
] |
Which of the following situations is most dangerous according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A recent study, which was published in last week's Journal of the American Medical Association, offers a picture of how dangerous it is to get a lift from a teenage driver. Indeed, a 16-year-old driver with three or more passengers has three times the possibility of a serious accident, compared with a teenager... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3501.txt | A recent study, which was published in last week's Journal of the American Medical Association, offers a picture of how dangerous it is to get a lift from a teenage driver. Indeed, a 16-year-old driver with three or more passengers has three times the possibility of a serious accident, compared with a teenager driving ... | [
"Adults giving a lift to teenagers on the highway after 10 p.m.",
"Adults driving with three or more teenage passengers late at night.",
"A teenager driving after midnight with passengers in the car.",
"A teenager getting a lift from a stranger on the highway at midnight."
] |
This passage is mainly about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How good are you at saying "no"? For many, it's surprisingly difficult. This is especially true of editors, who by nature tend to be eager and engaged participants in everything they do. Consider these scenes:
It's late in the day. That front-page package you've been working on is nearly complete; the last edi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16620.txt | How good are you at saying "no"? For many, it's surprisingly difficult. This is especially true of editors, who by nature tend to be eager and engaged participants in everything they do. Consider these scenes:
It's late in the day. That front-page package you've been working on is nearly complete; the last editing and ... | [
"the cases where ideas are rejected",
"the ways to give different opinions",
"the skills of saying no",
"the methods for solving disagreements"
] |
Which of the follwing services might not be offered by the travel agent? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The best family vacations are the ones where everyone is entertained and everyone gets along Not sure how to do that,especially if traveling with kids is involved? A travel agent is your answer.
A travel agent can recommend the best destinations,resorts and cruises for family-friendly vacations.For vacations w... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7165.txt | The best family vacations are the ones where everyone is entertained and everyone gets along Not sure how to do that,especially if traveling with kids is involved? A travel agent is your answer.
A travel agent can recommend the best destinations,resorts and cruises for family-friendly vacations.For vacations with kids,... | [
"Childcare at night.",
"Hotel booking.",
"Finding trustworthy doctors.",
"Taking care of your house."
] |
The monkeys were angry because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Along the seashore ,the tall coconut trees waved in he wind. The sand was white in the bright sun, and the ocean was dark blue. The houses in the town near the shore, were painted white. The boats had been pulled up on the shore. Usually they would all be in the water with hard-working fishermen. But today was... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3842.txt | Along the seashore ,the tall coconut trees waved in he wind. The sand was white in the bright sun, and the ocean was dark blue. The houses in the town near the shore, were painted white. The boats had been pulled up on the shore. Usually they would all be in the water with hard-working fishermen. But today was a holida... | [
"the men were trying to catch them",
"the men wanted to drive them away",
"the men got the coconuts , which were their food",
"the men climbed higher and faster than they did"
] |
What is the writer trying to tell us at the end of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know any people like these? They are part of a new addiction called Internet addiction.Internet addicts spend at least thirty to forty hours online every week.The use of the Internet can be an addiction like drug use.People lose control of the time they spend on the Internet.
For example,one college stu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20736.txt | Do you know any people like these? They are part of a new addiction called Internet addiction.Internet addicts spend at least thirty to forty hours online every week.The use of the Internet can be an addiction like drug use.People lose control of the time they spend on the Internet.
For example,one college student was ... | [
"Don't be addicted to the Internet.",
"Go to family activities more often.",
"Do things as you have planned.",
"Stay with your parents as often as possible."
] |
How long did it take for the postcard to reach Rowan? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A young boy recently received an unexpected message in the mail from his father Joseph, who died two years ago.
Rowan's dad was a hardworking man who wanted to give his son the best life he could. It was why Rowan's mother, Julie Van Stone, said Joseph joined the Navy and went to MIT to get two masters degrees... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12245.txt | A young boy recently received an unexpected message in the mail from his father Joseph, who died two years ago.
Rowan's dad was a hardworking man who wanted to give his son the best life he could. It was why Rowan's mother, Julie Van Stone, said Joseph joined the Navy and went to MIT to get two masters degrees.
While a... | [
"2 years.",
"5 years.",
"6 years.",
"8 years."
] |
Early onset binge drinking negatively affects psychological development because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A four-year study of 200 college students found that those who drink heavily and started drinking at an early age demonstrate poor decision-making skills, just like long-term, chronic alcoholics. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia believe early onset binge drinking negatively affects psycholog... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2751.txt | A four-year study of 200 college students found that those who drink heavily and started drinking at an early age demonstrate poor decision-making skills, just like long-term, chronic alcoholics. Researchers at the University of Missouri-Columbia believe early onset binge drinking negatively affects psychological deve... | [
"adolescent students were not suitable for drinking",
"drinking too much will slow the growth of the brain",
"the brain has not fully developed during adolescence",
"drinking will make the students make dangerous choices"
] |
What part of the cell controls what enters and leaves? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What part of the cell controls what enters and leaves? | membrane | science | null | null | null | organism | nucleus | protein | membrane | Like all other living cells, prokaryotes have a cell membrane. It controls what enters and leaves the cell. It's also the site of many metabolic reactions. For example, cellular respiration takes place in the cell membrane. | null | null | null |
The passage mainly tell us _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists have proved that sleeping and learning go hand in hand. Even a short nap can boost our memory and sharpen our thinking. But the relationship goes deeper than that.
"The brain is not passive while you sleep," scientist Anat Arzi said. "It's quite active. You can do many things while you are asleep."
... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3769.txt | Scientists have proved that sleeping and learning go hand in hand. Even a short nap can boost our memory and sharpen our thinking. But the relationship goes deeper than that.
"The brain is not passive while you sleep," scientist Anat Arzi said. "It's quite active. You can do many things while you are asleep."
Arzi and ... | [
"special smells and sounds can improve our memory.",
"our brain can actually learn something new during the sleep.",
"the volunteers will always hear similar sounds in the street.",
"our brain can tell the difference between smells during the sleep."
] |
What are the three basic steps when you apply? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Living abroad to study can certainly be an interesting experience but is that alone a good enough reason for spending years far away from home? To make the experience truly worthwhile, there has to be a goal behind the decision to study abroad. This may be a wish to perfect language skills in a foreign languag... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17113.txt | Living abroad to study can certainly be an interesting experience but is that alone a good enough reason for spending years far away from home? To make the experience truly worthwhile, there has to be a goal behind the decision to study abroad. This may be a wish to perfect language skills in a foreign language environ... | [
"Buy an airplane ticket, read the instructions and requirements, and study.",
"Prepare reference letters, prepare school records, and fill in the application form.",
"Prepare school records, do paperwork, and work hard.",
"Write a reference letter, do paperwork, and study."
] |
What nerves are connected to the spinal cord? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What nerves are connected to the spinal cord? | spinal nerves | science | null | null | null | superior nerves | primary nerves | posterior nerves | spinal nerves | Spinal Nerves The nerves connected to the spinal cord are the spinal nerves. The arrangement of these nerves is much more regular than that of the cranial nerves. All of the spinal nerves are combined sensory and motor axons that separate into two nerve roots. The sensory axons enter the spinal cord as the dorsal nerve... | null | null | null |
What does the Wise Owl want Sara to do? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One of the most popular items in the school newspaper is the advice column. No one knows who writes it. The students think their teacher does, but it might be a student using a false name.
The students enjoy thinking up problems for the advice column. Here are some of them and their answers.
Ask the Wise Owl
... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle151.txt | One of the most popular items in the school newspaper is the advice column. No one knows who writes it. The students think their teacher does, but it might be a student using a false name.
The students enjoy thinking up problems for the advice column. Here are some of them and their answers.
Ask the Wise Owl
Q: I'm al... | [
"Give more information about herself.",
"Stop being so shy.",
"Make more friends.",
"Stop being so bold."
] |
Which of the statements would Dr Simon Newell agree to? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Babies who are slow to gain weight in the first months of their lives generally catch up to their peers by age 13,a large UK study shows, Researchers said the results would make parents whose babies fail to put on weight quickly less worried.
The researchers looked at data from ,11,499 children who took part i... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5111.txt | Babies who are slow to gain weight in the first months of their lives generally catch up to their peers by age 13,a large UK study shows, Researchers said the results would make parents whose babies fail to put on weight quickly less worried.
The researchers looked at data from ,11,499 children who took part in a large... | [
"To some degree, growth charts can help parents monitor their babies' weight gain",
"It's abnormal for babies are smaller than average",
"He agreed with the researchers completely",
"Babies' weight gain can only be monitored and measured by using growth charts."
] |
Steve has 400 new emails in his inbox. He moves half of them to the trash, and 40 percent of the remaining emails to his work folder. How many emails are left in the inbox? | Trash:400/2=<<400/2=200>>200
400-200=<<400-200=200>>200 remaining
Work:200(.40)=80
200-80=<<200-80=120>>120 remaining
#### 120 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Steve has 400 new emails in his inbox. He moves half of them to the trash, and 40 percent of the remaining emails to his work folder. How many emails are left in the inbox? | Trash:400/2=<<400/2=200>>200
400-200=<<400-200=200>>200 remaining
Work:200(.40)=80
200-80=<<200-80=120>>120 remaining
#### 120 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is the shortest phase of the sexual response cycle? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the shortest phase of the sexual response cycle? | the orgasm | science | null | null | null | resolution phase | sexual stimulation | plateau phase | the orgasm | null | null | null | |
Li Ming is staying with the Wang family _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Li Ming is staying with the Wang family for the weekend.Today it is warm and fine.The family are having dinner in the garden.They often have dinner in the garden on a warm and fine spring day.Now Mr and Mrs Wang are sitting at the table with Li Ming under a tree.
"It's great to have dinner out here on such a l... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5332.txt | Li Ming is staying with the Wang family for the weekend.Today it is warm and fine.The family are having dinner in the garden.They often have dinner in the garden on a warm and fine spring day.Now Mr and Mrs Wang are sitting at the table with Li Ming under a tree.
"It's great to have dinner out here on such a lovely day... | [
"for a week",
"for a day",
"for the weekend",
"for a month"
] |
What does the writer think of working in the school? _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a volunteer teacher, I traveled a long way to a small village school in Longzhou, Guangxi. On my way there, I thought about the village, the school and the childrenn there. However, my heart sank when I arrived there. It wasn't what I expected. It didn't look like a school at all! The school had only three... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1683.txt | As a volunteer teacher, I traveled a long way to a small village school in Longzhou, Guangxi. On my way there, I thought about the village, the school and the childrenn there. However, my heart sank when I arrived there. It wasn't what I expected. It didn't look like a school at all! The school had only three rooms, o... | [
"Boring",
"Useful",
"Careful",
"Surprising"
] |
What is broken during catabolic reactions, such as the breakdown of complex carbohydrates into simple sugars? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is broken during catabolic reactions, such as the breakdown of complex carbohydrates into simple sugars? | bonds | science | null | null | null | metals | ions | forms | bonds | Catabolic reactions involve breaking bonds. Larger molecules are broken down to smaller ones. For example, complex carbohydrates are broken down to simple sugars. Catabolic reactions release energy, so they are exothermic. | null | null | null |
We can learn from the passage that the tired land has gradually recovered _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When nature is left alone, a balance is reached among the animals and plants living in one area. But when man starts his work in nature, the balance is likely to be destroyed. He grows a crop and takes it away to eat; then there are no dead leaves to fall on the ground, holding water while it sinks into the su... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21058.txt | When nature is left alone, a balance is reached among the animals and plants living in one area. But when man starts his work in nature, the balance is likely to be destroyed. He grows a crop and takes it away to eat; then there are no dead leaves to fall on the ground, holding water while it sinks into the surface, or... | [
"when grasses and other plants appear again",
"when the treatment is given by nature alone",
"after new grasses and other plants have decayed again",
"after nature has been left alone for several months"
] |
Which of the following statements would the writer agree with? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you heard of the story of the four-minute miles? Many years ago, people believed that it was impossible for a human being to run a mile in less than four minutes until Roger Banister proves it wrong in 1954.
What happens if you put an animal in a pond? Any animal, big or small, will swim its way through. ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11865.txt | Have you heard of the story of the four-minute miles? Many years ago, people believed that it was impossible for a human being to run a mile in less than four minutes until Roger Banister proves it wrong in 1954.
What happens if you put an animal in a pond? Any animal, big or small, will swim its way through. What happ... | [
"Our beliefs are impossible to change",
"How we act mainly depends on our beliefs.",
"Our beliefs create or destroy our nervous system",
"Our beliefs always go against the truth"
] |
Why is carbon monoxide called the silent killer? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Carbon monoxide poisoning kills and injures many people and animals around the world. The gas has been a problem since people first began burning fuels to cook food or to create heat. It is a problem in all parts of the world that experience cold weather.
Carbon monoxide is called the silent killer because pe... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20921.txt | Carbon monoxide poisoning kills and injures many people and animals around the world. The gas has been a problem since people first began burning fuels to cook food or to create heat. It is a problem in all parts of the world that experience cold weather.
Carbon monoxide is called the silent killer because people do n... | [
"Because it tastes and smells good.",
"Because it is not easily noticed.",
"Because it kills and injures people.",
"Because it always harm people.[."
] |
What does the article mainly discuss? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you an early riser or a night owl? Researchers from Aachen University in Germany believe that about 10 percent of people can be classified as "morning people", who feel more active and function best in the morning.Around 20 percent are night owls--people who naturally tend to stay up late and are more tire... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14238.txt | Are you an early riser or a night owl? Researchers from Aachen University in Germany believe that about 10 percent of people can be classified as "morning people", who feel more active and function best in the morning.Around 20 percent are night owls--people who naturally tend to stay up late and are more tired during ... | [
"How to turn early risers into night owls.",
"How our habits influence our sleep patterns.",
"What causes the differences between early risers and night owls.",
"Why early risers are happier and healthier than night owls."
] |
It is _ since a man being operated felt all the pain. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No one is glad to hear that his body has to be cut open by a surgeon and part of it taken out. Today, however, we needn't worry about feeling pain during the operation. The sick person falls into a kind of sleep, and when he awakes, the operation is finished. But these happy conditions are fairly new. It is n... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9025.txt | No one is glad to hear that his body has to be cut open by a surgeon and part of it taken out. Today, however, we needn't worry about feeling pain during the operation. The sick person falls into a kind of sleep, and when he awakes, the operation is finished. But these happy conditions are fairly new. It is not many y... | [
"a few more years",
"not long",
"few years",
"two thousand years"
] |
The writer may agree that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Extracurricular School Activities
Many schools today provide various extracurricular activities. Some activities are before school, some are after school, and a few may even take place on weekends. Many parents like their children to take part in these activities. Yet some parents are still a little _ it. Act... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6964.txt | Extracurricular School Activities
Many schools today provide various extracurricular activities. Some activities are before school, some are after school, and a few may even take place on weekends. Many parents like their children to take part in these activities. Yet some parents are still a little _ it. Actually, th... | [
"extracurricular activities are bad for students' studies",
"extracurricular activities help students get enough rest",
"students should have a few different extracurricular activities",
"students have to take part in many activities to be successful"
] |
What did Mirehell do after his first accident? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The 16 operations W.Mitchell received after the motorcycle accident burned more than 65% of his body at age 46 left him unable to pick up a fork,dial a telephone or go to the bathroom without help.But Mitchell never believed he was defeated."I am in charge of my own spaoeship," he said."It's my up,my down.I co... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6442.txt | The 16 operations W.Mitchell received after the motorcycle accident burned more than 65% of his body at age 46 left him unable to pick up a fork,dial a telephone or go to the bathroom without help.But Mitchell never believed he was defeated."I am in charge of my own spaoeship," he said."It's my up,my down.I could choos... | [
"He learned to pilot a plane.",
"He was employed by a company.",
"He began to drive a spaceship.",
"He made another two new friends."
] |
Which of the following is NOT right? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In America, street dancing is a great outdoor sport for young people to do with a group of friends. Many people bring their radios out onto the streets, and then wait for others to join in.
Step 1
Wear comfortable clothes. Also wear comfortable running shoes that allow you to jump easily. Dancing needs a lot... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1420.txt | In America, street dancing is a great outdoor sport for young people to do with a group of friends. Many people bring their radios out onto the streets, and then wait for others to join in.
Step 1
Wear comfortable clothes. Also wear comfortable running shoes that allow you to jump easily. Dancing needs a lot of _ so ... | [
"Young people like to street dance.",
"When you street dance, you need music.",
"You must be careful with your arms while moving.",
"Move your arms quickly while turning your body."
] |
What does the author really mean by saying "undersea tourism is making a big splash" in Para2 ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The unknown world's mystry
The sea is the biggest unknown part of our world. It covers seventy-one percent of the earth. There is still much to be discovered about this vast blanket of water. If the waters of the ocean could be removed, the sea floor with its wide valleys, irregular mountains and rivers in the... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16276.txt | The unknown world's mystry
The sea is the biggest unknown part of our world. It covers seventy-one percent of the earth. There is still much to be discovered about this vast blanket of water. If the waters of the ocean could be removed, the sea floor with its wide valleys, irregular mountains and rivers in the sea woul... | [
"Undersea tourism is a new fashion in travelling.",
"Your clothes will be made wet by the water splash.",
"Undersea tourism is dangerous.",
"There is still a long way for undersea tourism to go."
] |
From the passage, we can learn that the author was probably a boy full of _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Great Barn Adventure
One morning when I was 11, I explored the town's abandoned round grain barn . I found a chained sliding door that was wide enough for me to pass through.
Inside, there was a heavy smell of dead mice in the dark. After my eyes adjusted, I noticed a shaft that rose all the way to the t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5879.txt | The Great Barn Adventure
One morning when I was 11, I explored the town's abandoned round grain barn . I found a chained sliding door that was wide enough for me to pass through.
Inside, there was a heavy smell of dead mice in the dark. After my eyes adjusted, I noticed a shaft that rose all the way to the top of the... | [
"passions",
"dreams",
"curiosity",
"imagination"
] |
This passage is mainly about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My nephew, Adam, turned 19 on Monday. He's a good kid and makes the whole family laugh. He wears his baseball cap backward, his shorts baggy and his T-shirts loose. In short, I hate the way he looks. To me, it seems as if everything is about to fall off at any moment. He makes me nervous.
But he's still a teen... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23459.txt | My nephew, Adam, turned 19 on Monday. He's a good kid and makes the whole family laugh. He wears his baseball cap backward, his shorts baggy and his T-shirts loose. In short, I hate the way he looks. To me, it seems as if everything is about to fall off at any moment. He makes me nervous.
But he's still a teenager. I t... | [
"teenagers",
"clothing fashion",
"famous singers",
"campus life"
] |
Tony arrived at school late that morning because _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever had an embarrassing experience? Last week we asked readers to tell us about embarrassing experiences. We received thousands of letters! Here is a selection.
Tony:
My most embarrassing experience happened when I had just left university. I had just started teaching in a Liverpool middle school. On... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2186.txt | Have you ever had an embarrassing experience? Last week we asked readers to tell us about embarrassing experiences. We received thousands of letters! Here is a selection.
Tony:
My most embarrassing experience happened when I had just left university. I had just started teaching in a Liverpool middle school. One morning... | [
"he couldn't find hid shoes",
"his alarm clock didn't ring",
"he washed and dressed slowly",
"his car went wrong on the way"
] |
From the passage, we can learn that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The island Fiji has always been around me in my life. My parents met in Fiji when my father was a teacher as a Peace Corps volunteer and my mother a student. They taught me about its people, culture, foods and religious beliefs.
At the age of two, I made my first trip across the Pacific Ocean to Fiji. My mothe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2878.txt | The island Fiji has always been around me in my life. My parents met in Fiji when my father was a teacher as a Peace Corps volunteer and my mother a student. They taught me about its people, culture, foods and religious beliefs.
At the age of two, I made my first trip across the Pacific Ocean to Fiji. My mother and I m... | [
"the author's parents had been classmates before",
"the author had lived in Fiji for about five years",
"the author had no memories of her grandma",
"people value family in Fijian culture"
] |
Since 2001, the slowest rate in annual economic growth china has seen is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BEIJING, prefix = st1 /China(CNN) ---China's economic growth dropped to 9 percent for 2008, according to numbers released by the government Thursday --- in line with expectations, but still the slowest rate the nation has seen in seven years.
Economists are concerned about what the slowdown means for investmen... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17976.txt | BEIJING, prefix = st1 /China(CNN) ---China's economic growth dropped to 9 percent for 2008, according to numbers released by the government Thursday --- in line with expectations, but still the slowest rate the nation has seen in seven years.
Economists are concerned about what the slowdown means for investment in the ... | [
"6.8%",
"8.8%",
"9 %",
"11.9 %"
] |
Western people usually use "cat" to refer to " _ ". | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. Let's look at the words about animals and plants. Most expressions in Chinese about the dog, for example, "a homeless dog", "a mad dog", "a running dog" and "a ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9376.txt | As we know, there are differences between western culture and Chinese culture. We can see differences when we pay attention to the way words are used. Let's look at the words about animals and plants. Most expressions in Chinese about the dog, for example, "a homeless dog", "a mad dog", "a running dog" and "a dog catch... | [
"a tired person",
"a brave man",
"a homeless person",
"an unkind woman"
] |
People turn their backs to others while they eat in some places in _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Good manners are important, but you can easily make a social blunder when you visit a foreign country, because sometimes good manners in one place are bad manners in other places.
Suppose you visit some friends in Mongolia and they ask you to eat with them. What kind of manners do they want you to have? They w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14602.txt | Good manners are important, but you can easily make a social blunder when you visit a foreign country, because sometimes good manners in one place are bad manners in other places.
Suppose you visit some friends in Mongolia and they ask you to eat with them. What kind of manners do they want you to have? They want you t... | [
"Mongolia",
"an East African town",
"Polynesia",
"Arabia"
] |
The word "professional" in this advertisement most probably means " _ " | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Register in person
Register by phone
Register by mail
1781 N. Winchester ST.
Call 264 8833
Use form given
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 35m... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5605.txt | Register in person
Register by phone
Register by mail
1781 N. Winchester ST.
Call 264 8833
Use form given
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 ... | [
"spiritual",
"journalist",
"professor",
"experienced"
] |
What is transferred in an acid-base reaction | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is transferred in an acid-base reaction | hydrogen ion | science | null | null | null | calcium ion | bonding ion | friendly ion | hydrogen ion | Acid-base reactions involve a transfer of a hydrogen ion instead of an electron. Acid-base reactions, like the one below, are also not redox reactions. | null | null | null |
Which of the following is NOT true about Wechat? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When we talk about instant messaging tool, which will be the first one jump into your mind? If your answer is QQ or MSN, I must say you're a bit old fashioned. Today, Wechat is becoming the most popular text and voice messaging tool all over the world. It has had 700 million registered users all over the wor... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4419.txt | When we talk about instant messaging tool, which will be the first one jump into your mind? If your answer is QQ or MSN, I must say you're a bit old fashioned. Today, Wechat is becoming the most popular text and voice messaging tool all over the world. It has had 700 million registered users all over the world up to ... | [
"It is a messaging tool.",
"It is used in the phone.",
"You can't do anything except making a call.",
"You need to add your friends' number in your contact list before chatting with them."
] |
What are negative electrons attracted to? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are negative electrons attracted to? | positive protons | science | null | null | null | neutral electrons | hormones | ions | positive protons | Negative electrons are attracted to positive protons, and this electric force keeps electrons moving about the nucleus. The force of attraction between protons and neutrons, called the strong force, holds the nucleus together. | null | null | null |
What are the devices placed in electric circuits where charge can build up, which store energy when charged and release it when they discharge? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the devices placed in electric circuits where charge can build up, which store energy when charged and release it when they discharge? | capacitors | science | null | null | null | generators | resistors | antennas | capacitors | When current flows through wires and resistors in a circuit as a result of a difference in electric potential, charge does not build up significantly anywhere on its path. Capacitors are devices placed in electric circuits where charge can build up. The amount of charge a capacitor can store before it “fills up” depend... | null | null | null |
What is the process of oxidized iron that has been exposed to air and water? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the process of oxidized iron that has been exposed to air and water? | rust | science | null | null | null | crystallization | bark | crust | rust | After the ball of cells reaches the uterus, it fixes itself to the side of the uterus. This is called implantation . It usually happens about a week after fertilization. Now the implanted ball of cells is ready to continue its development into a baby boy or girl. | null | null | null |
The paper textbooks should still be widely available because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can you imagine a classroom without one thing that has long been considered a necessary part? No notebooks, no textbooks, no test papers. Nor are there any pencils or pens, which always seem to run out of ink at the _ moment.
A "Paperless classroom" is what more and more schools are trying to realize. Students... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7905.txt | Can you imagine a classroom without one thing that has long been considered a necessary part? No notebooks, no textbooks, no test papers. Nor are there any pencils or pens, which always seem to run out of ink at the _ moment.
A "Paperless classroom" is what more and more schools are trying to realize. Students don't do... | [
"students won't have trouble with their pens",
"computers may break down sometimes",
"students may not get all information from the Internet",
"paper textbooks may give students more information"
] |
Last Saturday, John went to visit Sydney Tower. He had to get down the tower _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sydney Tower
Address: 100 Market St, Sydney
Phone: 02 9333 9222
Fax: 02 9333 9203
Open time: 9:00am to 10:30pm ( Saturday to 11:30 pm)
Ticket: $ 60 (for an adult) $ 30 (for a child)
Website: www. Sydneytower .com. au
How to get there: train to Town Hall Station a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4243.txt | Sydney Tower
Address: 100 Market St, Sydney
Phone: 02 9333 9222
Fax: 02 9333 9203
Open time: 9:00am to 10:30pm ( Saturday to 11:30 pm)
Ticket: $ 60 (for an adult) $ 30 (for a child)
Website: www. Sydneytower .com. au
How to get there: train to Town Hall Station and a shor... | [
"after 11:30pm",
"before 11:30pm",
"at 10:30pm",
"by 10:30pm"
] |
Marcy is the lunch monitor in an elementary school cafeteria. She gives 5 time-outs for running, 1 less than five times that number of time-outs for throwing food, and 1/3 the number of food-throwing time-outs for swearing. If each time-out is 5 minutes, how much time do the students spend in time-out total? | First multiply the number of running time-outs by 5: 5 time-outs * 5 = <<5*5=25>>25 time-outs
Then subtract 1 from that number to find the number of food-throwing time-outs: 25 time-outs - 1 = <<25-1=24>>24 time-outs
Then divide that number by 3 to find the number of swearing time-outs: 24 time-outs / 3 = <<24/3=8>>8 t... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Marcy is the lunch monitor in an elementary school cafeteria. She gives 5 time-outs for running, 1 less than five times that number of time-outs for throwing food, and 1/3 the number of food-throwing time-outs for swearing. If each time-out is 5 minutes, how much time do the students spend in time-out total? | First multiply the number of running time-outs by 5: 5 time-outs * 5 = <<5*5=25>>25 time-outs
Then subtract 1 from that number to find the number of food-throwing time-outs: 25 time-outs - 1 = <<25-1=24>>24 time-outs
Then divide that number by 3 to find the number of swearing time-outs: 24 time-outs / 3 = <<24/3=8>>8 t... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to the study,fathers don't read to their kids mainly because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Three quarters of Britain's parents are too busy to read bedtime stories to their children,according to a study. The study was carried out by CITV to start their new children's show Bookaboo,which is designed to encourage anyone to pick up a book and read with their children at any time of the day.
Worryingly,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22177.txt | Three quarters of Britain's parents are too busy to read bedtime stories to their children,according to a study. The study was carried out by CITV to start their new children's show Bookaboo,which is designed to encourage anyone to pick up a book and read with their children at any time of the day.
Worryingly,the study... | [
"they are too busy with work",
"they don't think it necessary to do so",
"they are distracted by household things",
"they like to play computer games in their free time"
] |
. A Tale of Two Cities is mainly about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Tale of Two Cities was written by the famous English writer Charles Dickens. The tale is mainly about the French Revolution in 1789, where the poor rose up against the king and the nobles. Dickens showed deep sympathy for the poor and deep hatred for the cruelty of the upper class, though he wrote quite a lo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7174.txt | A Tale of Two Cities was written by the famous English writer Charles Dickens. The tale is mainly about the French Revolution in 1789, where the poor rose up against the king and the nobles. Dickens showed deep sympathy for the poor and deep hatred for the cruelty of the upper class, though he wrote quite a lot about t... | [
"Charles Dickens",
"the French Revolution",
"deep sympathy",
"the upper class"
] |
If you want to eat Shanghai food in Chinatown, you may go to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is a Chinatown? Is it a town in China? Of course not! It is in a foreign country. It is a place where many overseas Chinese live together.
There are lots of Chinatowns in America. The biggest one is in New York. There are about 150,000 people in it. It is the home of Chinese New Yorkers. And it is also ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6849.txt | What is a Chinatown? Is it a town in China? Of course not! It is in a foreign country. It is a place where many overseas Chinese live together.
There are lots of Chinatowns in America. The biggest one is in New York. There are about 150,000 people in it. It is the home of Chinese New Yorkers. And it is also a good pl... | [
"Evergreen Restaurant",
"Shanghai Restaurant",
"Beijing Restaurant",
"New Silver Palace Restaurant"
] |
Which is not the factor contributing to the immigration? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The world's population is more mobile today than ever before. In 2010, more than 200 million people left their home countries to live in a new country. This is about 3 percent of the total world population. Some experts believe that number will swell to 400 million by 2050. Rates of immigration have remained ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12808.txt | The world's population is more mobile today than ever before. In 2010, more than 200 million people left their home countries to live in a new country. This is about 3 percent of the total world population. Some experts believe that number will swell to 400 million by 2050. Rates of immigration have remained strong fo... | [
"Education",
"Political instability",
"Religious freedom",
"Family and community connections"
] |
Amber is baking cakes for her party. She has invited 8 friends and each one will want two slices of cake. Each cake makes 6 slices. If she bakes 4 cakes, how many slices will be left over at the end if she eats three herself? | Her friends will eat 16 slices of cake because 8 x 2 = <<8*2=16>>16
There will be 19 slices eaten in total because 16 + 3 = <<16+3=19>>19
She is making 24 slices of cake because 4 x 6 = <<4*6=24>>24
There will be 5 pieces left over because 24 - 19 = <<24-19=5>>5
#### 5 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Amber is baking cakes for her party. She has invited 8 friends and each one will want two slices of cake. Each cake makes 6 slices. If she bakes 4 cakes, how many slices will be left over at the end if she eats three herself? | Her friends will eat 16 slices of cake because 8 x 2 = <<8*2=16>>16
There will be 19 slices eaten in total because 16 + 3 = <<16+3=19>>19
She is making 24 slices of cake because 4 x 6 = <<4*6=24>>24
There will be 5 pieces left over because 24 - 19 = <<24-19=5>>5
#### 5 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Whic of the following statements is TRUE? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some people like to collect stamps. Others prefer posters or coins. But Pinky Bhutia is different. She collects children. In her mountain village, in Sikkim, she is known as the wonderful young woman who adopts all the children she can.
Pinky was 14 when she adopted her first child, a Nepali baby girl, whose ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5982.txt | Some people like to collect stamps. Others prefer posters or coins. But Pinky Bhutia is different. She collects children. In her mountain village, in Sikkim, she is known as the wonderful young woman who adopts all the children she can.
Pinky was 14 when she adopted her first child, a Nepali baby girl, whose patents p... | [
"Pinky likes collecting coins and posters.",
"Bhim and Kumar are from the same family.",
"People in Pinky's village have no shoes to wear.",
"Sartita Rai works in a government office."
] |
What do cells produce as they age? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do cells produce as they age? | proto-oncogenes | science | null | null | null | oxidants | carcinogens | wrinkles | proto-oncogenes | null | null | null | |
What does the last example show? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nowadays, a cellphone service is available to everyone, everywhere. Probably thousands of people have already been using it, but I just discovered it, so I'm going to claim it and also name it: Fake Foning.
The technology has been working well for me at the office, but there are infinite applications. Virtual... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2961.txt | Nowadays, a cellphone service is available to everyone, everywhere. Probably thousands of people have already been using it, but I just discovered it, so I'm going to claim it and also name it: Fake Foning.
The technology has been working well for me at the office, but there are infinite applications. Virtually in any... | [
"One effective way is to fake fone one's doctor.",
"One has to be careful while fake foning.",
"Fake foning may not cheat people.",
"Fake foning is always quite successful."
] |
According to the author, if a child talks alone in a room, we should _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Children, especially at young ages, are very creative. And creativity can be a glorious thing. Look at all the amazing artists and architects that have created glorious pieces of history. Look at all the authors with the award winning books. Now I am not saying everyone is going to end up this way but creativi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1012.txt | Children, especially at young ages, are very creative. And creativity can be a glorious thing. Look at all the amazing artists and architects that have created glorious pieces of history. Look at all the authors with the award winning books. Now I am not saying everyone is going to end up this way but creativity is an ... | [
"let him be",
"stop him from doing so",
"give him some advice",
"know that he is suffering from loneliness"
] |
Danny and Amy have _ hair. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
(1) My name is Danny. I'm from England. I am eleven. I'm tall with black hair.
I have two big eyes. My fax number is 010-74862635.
(2) Hello! I am Jane. I'm from the USA. I have a round face and two big eyes. I'm
short and thin. I'm twelve. My parents work in Beijing.
(3) Look at the photo. Who's the girl in i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5741.txt | (1) My name is Danny. I'm from England. I am eleven. I'm tall with black hair.
I have two big eyes. My fax number is 010-74862635.
(2) Hello! I am Jane. I'm from the USA. I have a round face and two big eyes. I'm
short and thin. I'm twelve. My parents work in Beijing.
(3) Look at the photo. Who's the girl in it? It's m... | [
"long",
"short",
"yellow",
"black"
] |
Which of the following titles is NOT suitable for the story? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Who has more questions, a teacher or a student?"About this question a great learned man told his students that nobody does but a teacher.
The students got puzzled. With a smile, the teacher drew the circles."Within the larger one is my knowledge of things and within the smaller one is yours. Out of the circle... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle99.txt | "Who has more questions, a teacher or a student?"About this question a great learned man told his students that nobody does but a teacher.
The students got puzzled. With a smile, the teacher drew the circles."Within the larger one is my knowledge of things and within the smaller one is yours. Out of the circles is stil... | [
"You will Never Learn English",
"A Teacher and His Student",
"There Is No Limit to Knowledge",
"One Is Never Too Old to Learn"
] |
Which of the following is not the reason why so many people join the laughter clubs ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Weighed down by study? Pushed to the limit by the fast pace of life ? Frightened by the possible war ? Well, you're not alone. Men and women in France are seeking relief using the world's best medicine-----laughter.
In the past year, more than 15 laughter clubs have been set up across the country. People of al... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3611.txt | Weighed down by study? Pushed to the limit by the fast pace of life ? Frightened by the possible war ? Well, you're not alone. Men and women in France are seeking relief using the world's best medicine-----laughter.
In the past year, more than 15 laughter clubs have been set up across the country. People of all ages go... | [
"Those members feel too much pressure on them.",
"They want to find a place to relax themselves.",
"Laughters help massage the digestive organs.",
"The members don't know how to laugh."
] |
Which of the following covers the passage best? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I once thought that outer beauty is the only factor to become a great person.When I was young,I read many kinds of books,most of which described characters who are handsome or beautiful. So I think that being beautiful is the only way to become a success.
As I grew up,the story of my best friend made me r... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22087.txt | I once thought that outer beauty is the only factor to become a great person.When I was young,I read many kinds of books,most of which described characters who are handsome or beautiful. So I think that being beautiful is the only way to become a success.
As I grew up,the story of my best friend made me realize th... | [
"How do attractive persons become successful?",
"Plastic surgery is the best way to make a person become more beautiful and successful.",
"The key factor to find a good job is being attractive.",
"Inner beauty is the real beauty."
] |
A zip can be used to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Whitcomb Judson was a really clever man. He invented a special train that was pushed along by air and in 1893 he invented something like a zip that could be used to open and close clothes. It could be used on men's trousers and on ladies' dresses. He did not call his invention a 'zip' but everybody says t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3715.txt | Mr. Whitcomb Judson was a really clever man. He invented a special train that was pushed along by air and in 1893 he invented something like a zip that could be used to open and close clothes. It could be used on men's trousers and on ladies' dresses. He did not call his invention a 'zip' but everybody says that he wa... | [
"open clothes",
"close clothes",
"open and close clothes",
"make clothes"
] |
A Shanghai high school student should finish _ class hours of volunteer work before graduation. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Am I my brother's keeper?" The question comes from the Bible . In the Bible, Cain kills his brother Abel. When God asks Cain where Abel is, he replies, "I don't know. Am I my brother's keeper?" by which he means, "Am I responsible for my brother--his safety and health?" The answer, of course, is "Yes, you a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5182.txt | "Am I my brother's keeper?" The question comes from the Bible . In the Bible, Cain kills his brother Abel. When God asks Cain where Abel is, he replies, "I don't know. Am I my brother's keeper?" by which he means, "Am I responsible for my brother--his safety and health?" The answer, of course, is "Yes, you are."
This... | [
"thirty",
"forty",
"sixty",
"one hundred"
] |
Screws move objects to a higher elevation by increasing what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Screws move objects to a higher elevation by increasing what? | force applied | science | null | null | null | kinetic energy | velocity | torque | force applied | The spiral staircase in Figure below also contains an inclined plane. Do you see it? The stairs that wrap around the inside of the walls make up the inclined plane. The spiral staircase is an example of a screw. A screw is a simple machine that consists of an inclined plane wrapped around a cylinder or cone. No doubt y... | null | null | null |
What do bees carry from one plant to another to facilitate plant growth and development? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do bees carry from one plant to another to facilitate plant growth and development? | pollen | science | null | null | null | fungi | nutrients | spores | pollen | Bees are beautiful creatures that help plants flourish. They carry pollen from one plant to another to facilitate plant growth and development. But, they can also be troublesome when they sting you. For people who are allergic to bee venom, this can be a serious, life-threatening problem. For the rest of us, it can be ... | null | null | null |
If a freshman thinks that he might major in history, what can the maximum length of his paper be? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
COURSE: History 101 "Instruction to American History"
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jane Klammer
OFFICE: 305 Marshall Hall
OFFICE HOURS: 11:15 -12:30 M, W, F, (Monday Wednesday Friday)
CLASS: 363 Marshall Hall 3:35 -5:00 T, Th (Tuesday Thursday)
10:00-11:00 M, W, F,
other times by appointme... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21527.txt | COURSE: History 101 "Instruction to American History"
INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Jane Klammer
OFFICE: 305 Marshall Hall
OFFICE HOURS: 11:15 -12:30 M, W, F, (Monday Wednesday Friday)
CLASS: 363 Marshall Hall 3:35 -5:00 T, Th (Tuesday Thursday)
10:00-11:00 M, W, F,
other times by appointment
TELEP... | [
"15 pages.",
"25 pages.",
"10 pages.",
"No maximum."
] |
A performing magician has a disappearing act where he makes a random member of his audience disappear and reappear. Unfortunately, one-tenth of the time, the audience member never reappears. However, one-fifth of the time, two people reappear instead of only one. If the magician has put on 100 performances of the act t... | One-tenth of the time, no one reappears, so there have been 100 / 10 = <<100/10=10>>10 times no one has reappeared.
One-fifth of the time, two people reappear, so there have been 100 / 5 = <<100/5=20>>20 times 2 people have reappeared.
In those 20 times, 2 * 20 = <<2*20=40>>40 people have reappeared in all.
Thus, there... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A performing magician has a disappearing act where he makes a random member of his audience disappear and reappear. Unfortunately, one-tenth of the time, the audience member never reappears. However, one-fifth of the time, two people reappear instead of only one. If the magician has put on 100 performances of the act t... | One-tenth of the time, no one reappears, so there have been 100 / 10 = <<100/10=10>>10 times no one has reappeared.
One-fifth of the time, two people reappear, so there have been 100 / 5 = <<100/5=20>>20 times 2 people have reappeared.
In those 20 times, 2 * 20 = <<2*20=40>>40 people have reappeared in all.
Thus, there... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Each year a store decreased the price of a certain model of TV by $35. If the price in 2001 was $1950, what was the price in 2009? | The period the store had the TV was 2009-2001= <<2009-2001=8>>8 years.
The TV decreased by $35/year * 8 years = $<<35*8=280>>280.
So the price in 2009 was $1950 - $280 = $<<1950-280=1670>>1670.
#### 1670 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Each year a store decreased the price of a certain model of TV by $35. If the price in 2001 was $1950, what was the price in 2009? | The period the store had the TV was 2009-2001= <<2009-2001=8>>8 years.
The TV decreased by $35/year * 8 years = $<<35*8=280>>280.
So the price in 2009 was $1950 - $280 = $<<1950-280=1670>>1670.
#### 1670 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What will happen to a person if he has no green card in the US? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It has taken 90 years since she was born in a poor house in County Limerick for a woman considered America's oldest illegal immigrant to get her Irish passport.It will be a few more months before Josephine Stout will finally be declared a US citizen, entitling(...) her to a pension and other benefits.
Despite ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5180.txt | It has taken 90 years since she was born in a poor house in County Limerick for a woman considered America's oldest illegal immigrant to get her Irish passport.It will be a few more months before Josephine Stout will finally be declared a US citizen, entitling(...) her to a pension and other benefits.
Despite having li... | [
"he cannot get any chance to get education",
"he can't have a pension and other benefits",
"his citizenship will be taken away",
"he has to take illegal part-time job"
] |
What can we learn from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was a dance teacher when I first began working with people who have disabilities. I had thirty students. These were teens and adults up to the age of 40. We learned new steps together. We laughed together and we shared a love of music and fellowship.
I had one pupil, Dan, who didn't appear to get much out of... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10560.txt | I was a dance teacher when I first began working with people who have disabilities. I had thirty students. These were teens and adults up to the age of 40. We learned new steps together. We laughed together and we shared a love of music and fellowship.
I had one pupil, Dan, who didn't appear to get much out of the clas... | [
"The writer was doubtful when hearing what Dan's parents said.",
"Dan didn't get much out of the dancing class.",
"Dan received more attention in the writer's class.",
"The writer was impatient with Dan at first."
] |
Which of the following could be the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
June and I were both poor when we were young. At that time, June always said, " If I got rich, I would buy a bigger apartment and a new wardrobe ." Of course, she said this just for fun and she never imagined that she would really become rich.
A few years ago, June was surprised and excited when she came into ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle246.txt | June and I were both poor when we were young. At that time, June always said, " If I got rich, I would buy a bigger apartment and a new wardrobe ." Of course, she said this just for fun and she never imagined that she would really become rich.
A few years ago, June was surprised and excited when she came into a fortune... | [
"June's Life",
"June's Friend",
"June's Decision",
"June's New Apartment"
] |
Ratu liked to fly down into the sea because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long long ago, a God called Ratu lived in the sky. Ratu liked to play games and make people angry. The game he liked best was to fly down into the sea and frighten all the fishes. The fishes became very tired of his game. They asked Hemi, the God of the sea, to help them.
So Hemi tried to catch Ratu the next t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21745.txt | Long long ago, a God called Ratu lived in the sky. Ratu liked to play games and make people angry. The game he liked best was to fly down into the sea and frighten all the fishes. The fishes became very tired of his game. They asked Hemi, the God of the sea, to help them.
So Hemi tried to catch Ratu the next time he fl... | [
"he liked to make fun of the fishes",
"the fishes welcomed him",
"the fishes were friendly to him",
"he had too much fire in his mouth."
] |
Which of the following is true according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I feel it enormous responsibility, as a mother of two little girls, to lead you down a path that is relatively healthy when it comes to beauty and self-image.
In a lot of women's eyes I've probably already failed in that respect due to the amount of pink princess Barbie mess cluttering up Vera's room. But ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6028.txt | I feel it enormous responsibility, as a mother of two little girls, to lead you down a path that is relatively healthy when it comes to beauty and self-image.
In a lot of women's eyes I've probably already failed in that respect due to the amount of pink princess Barbie mess cluttering up Vera's room. But I will sa... | [
"The author is disappointed that few men take notice of her slim figure.",
"The author cares more about looking good before her girlfriends.",
"Girls should constantly compare themselves with others to improve their beauty.",
"Only the prettiest girl can feel confident about her beauty."
] |
If you want to succeed , you must _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Michael Jordon is the greatest basketball player of all time. Once he was making a television advertisement, all he needed to do was to miss a shot.
For Michael, this was difficult. He had conditioned himself to succeed whenever he was throwing the ball. Every time he threw a basketball, it went in. Every tim... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1704.txt | Michael Jordon is the greatest basketball player of all time. Once he was making a television advertisement, all he needed to do was to miss a shot.
For Michael, this was difficult. He had conditioned himself to succeed whenever he was throwing the ball. Every time he threw a basketball, it went in. Every time he trie... | [
"miss the shot",
"make success a habit",
"keep throwing",
"make an advertisement"
] |
Among many of the problems in the service industry, talked about in this passage, is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A lot of management training each year for Circle K Corporation, a national chain of convenience stores. Among the topics we address in our course is the retention of quality employees-a real challenge to managers when you consider the pay scale in the service industry. During these discussions, I ask the par... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16213.txt | A lot of management training each year for Circle K Corporation, a national chain of convenience stores. Among the topics we address in our course is the retention of quality employees-a real challenge to managers when you consider the pay scale in the service industry. During these discussions, I ask the participants... | [
"how to ensure his employees' high pay",
"how to attract more customers",
"how to look carefully after the employees",
"how to keep the good employees from leaving"
] |
According to the writer ,the most important function of the zoo is to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Zoos divide opinion : there are those who think it is cruel to keep animals locked up while others believe zoos are essential for the survival of endangered species.
To argue that zoos imprison animals is to misunderstand what zoos are about. Without zoos many of the creatures we love and admire would no longe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3641.txt | Zoos divide opinion : there are those who think it is cruel to keep animals locked up while others believe zoos are essential for the survival of endangered species.
To argue that zoos imprison animals is to misunderstand what zoos are about. Without zoos many of the creatures we love and admire would no longer exist. ... | [
"make a lot of money",
"entertain visitors",
"ensure animals' survival",
"educate the public"
] |
During the big playoff, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hector always gave everything he had. But because he was only half the size of the other boys, he mostly had to sit out his high school football games. Even so, Hector's father was always in the stands cheering. He never missed a game.
A few years later, Hector decided to try out for the college team. The coa... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17230.txt | Hector always gave everything he had. But because he was only half the size of the other boys, he mostly had to sit out his high school football games. Even so, Hector's father was always in the stands cheering. He never missed a game.
A few years later, Hector decided to try out for the college team. The coach kept h... | [
"Hector's father died",
"Hector was hurt badly",
"Hector played surprisingly well",
"Hector's coach didn't let him play"
] |
Which is the best title for the passage? _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Staying positive through the cold season could be your best defense against getting ill, new study findings suggest.
In an experiment that exposed healthy volunteers to a cold or flu virus, researchers found that people with a generally sunny character were less likely to fall ill. The findings, published in t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10671.txt | Staying positive through the cold season could be your best defense against getting ill, new study findings suggest.
In an experiment that exposed healthy volunteers to a cold or flu virus, researchers found that people with a generally sunny character were less likely to fall ill. The findings, published in the journa... | [
"Stay Away from Being Negative",
"Positive or Negative?It's Up to You.",
"Emotional Style and Flu.",
"Optimistic People Likely to Keep Diseases Away."
] |
What is the first thing to do if you want to enjoy your walking to school? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is "walk to School?"
Now we are working on a programme of "Walk to School". We would like as many parents and children as possible to take part, even if in a small way. Children who walk to and from school along with their parents can learn essential road safety and life skills.
You can take part by...
#W... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4160.txt | What is "walk to School?"
Now we are working on a programme of "Walk to School". We would like as many parents and children as possible to take part, even if in a small way. Children who walk to and from school along with their parents can learn essential road safety and life skills.
You can take part by...
#Walking to... | [
"Plan a safe route with your children.",
"Learn what a kerb is and its meaning.",
"Choose the safest places to cross the road.",
"Find road signs and know their meanings."
] |
How does Kenji Croman make a living? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Kenji Croman has broken his bones,his shoulder and elbow, and nearly drowned several times.He's also had three close encounters with sharks over the years.A 10-foot wave landed directly on top of him five years ago,bending his body to the point that he actually kicked himself in the head."I literally heard eve... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9308.txt | Kenji Croman has broken his bones,his shoulder and elbow, and nearly drowned several times.He's also had three close encounters with sharks over the years.A 10-foot wave landed directly on top of him five years ago,bending his body to the point that he actually kicked himself in the head."I literally heard every bone i... | [
"By taking swimming races.",
"By teaching photography.",
"By shooting surfers.",
"By surfing waves."
] |
Why is Steven's mother happy? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Steven is six years old. He gets some money from his mother every week. He buys a lot of things from the shops, but he doesn't really need them, and he puts them everywhere. One day his mother gives him a notebook and says, "Now, Steven, when you buy things, write their names down in the notebook, and also wri... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6308.txt | Steven is six years old. He gets some money from his mother every week. He buys a lot of things from the shops, but he doesn't really need them, and he puts them everywhere. One day his mother gives him a notebook and says, "Now, Steven, when you buy things, write their names down in the notebook, and also write down h... | [
"She thinks that her son doesn't waste money now.",
"She thinks that her son knows how to buy the notebook.",
"Her son stops to think how to write the name of the thing before he buys it.",
"She thinks that her son doesn't buy anything."
] |
We can use Bitcoin to buy the following things except _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You may not be aware, but digital currency is a big part of the Internet world. QQ Coins can buy you accessories for your QQ images. More importantly, a new digital currency, Bitcoin, is bringing the world's commerce online.
If you're traveling, you can spend Bitcoins at restaurants and hotels listed at Bi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8456.txt | You may not be aware, but digital currency is a big part of the Internet world. QQ Coins can buy you accessories for your QQ images. More importantly, a new digital currency, Bitcoin, is bringing the world's commerce online.
If you're traveling, you can spend Bitcoins at restaurants and hotels listed at BitcoinTrav... | [
"online goods",
"goods at 134 online shops on Taobao",
"books in physical shops",
"coffee at a cafe named 2nd Place"
] |
What would be the best title for this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In England, we look forward to our birthdays for 364 days a year!
We invite special people to celebrate it with us.
The Presents
Presents are opened as soon as the children are awake. They can't wait for the birthday cake later in the day!
The Cards
Friends and family send birthday cards. Sending birthday card... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7045.txt | In England, we look forward to our birthdays for 364 days a year!
We invite special people to celebrate it with us.
The Presents
Presents are opened as soon as the children are awake. They can't wait for the birthday cake later in the day!
The Cards
Friends and family send birthday cards. Sending birthday cards is a cu... | [
"How birthdays are celebrated in the world",
"Where to hold an English birthday party",
"What to send when invited to a child's birthday",
"How English children celebrate their birthdays"
] |
According to the passage, Peter Rabbit _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Peter Rabbit is a character in various children's stories written by Beatrix Potter(1866-1943). Peter Rabbit made his first appearance in 1902 in The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Peter doesn't obey his mother's orders and goes away. Mr.McGregor spots him and runs after him. Peter manages to escape, but not before lo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1713.txt | Peter Rabbit is a character in various children's stories written by Beatrix Potter(1866-1943). Peter Rabbit made his first appearance in 1902 in The Tale of Peter Rabbit. Peter doesn't obey his mother's orders and goes away. Mr.McGregor spots him and runs after him. Peter manages to escape, but not before losing his ... | [
"hates Benjamin Bunny's father a lot",
"appears briefly in The Tale of Mrs. Tiggy-Winkle",
"was worked into a story in the early 19\nth century",
"plays a leading role in The Tale of the Flopsy Bunnies"
] |
We can see from the passage that the speaker is a (an) _ person. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello, Chicago. If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy ,tonight is your answer.
......
I was never the likeliest candidate for this o... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11621.txt | Hello, Chicago. If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy ,tonight is your answer.
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I was never the likeliest candidate for this office. We... | [
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"determined",
"narrow-minded",
"humorous"
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