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What is the passage mainly about? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
They found that young people who often use social media are more likely to suffer from sleep disorders than those who use social media less.
The researchers set out to examine the connection between social media use and sleep among young adults. Levenson, who led the study, noticed that these young adults are ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19784.txt | They found that young people who often use social media are more likely to suffer from sleep disorders than those who use social media less.
The researchers set out to examine the connection between social media use and sleep among young adults. Levenson, who led the study, noticed that these young adults are possibly ... | [
"How should young adults use social media correctly?",
"Social media is keeping young adults awake.",
"Social media have great effects on young adults.",
"How should young adults have a good sleep?"
] |
We can know that A Child's History of the World _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Child's History of the World
Our Price: $28.00
Item #: 010821
ISBN: 978-8-8828-7028-7
Grades: 4--Adult
Product Description
V. M. Hillyer, the first headmaster of Calvert School, spent many of his school years studying only American history. Believing that studying world history would broaden children's horiz... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5497.txt | A Child's History of the World
Our Price: $28.00
Item #: 010821
ISBN: 978-8-8828-7028-7
Grades: 4--Adult
Product Description
V. M. Hillyer, the first headmaster of Calvert School, spent many of his school years studying only American history. Believing that studying world history would broaden children's horizons and g... | [
"included many original historical pictures",
"included many interesting historical details",
"was introduced to Calvert School by V. M. Hillyer",
"was first used as a history textbook at Calvert School"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
JAKARTA, INDONESIA ---Walking with long steps and his smile lighting up a rainy afternoon, Barack Obama seems to have arrived to visit a school he attended as a boy.But wait.He's not real Obama.The US president is back in Washington, D.C..
So who is this guy?He's IIham Anas,34,magazin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21319.txt | JAKARTA, INDONESIA ---Walking with long steps and his smile lighting up a rainy afternoon, Barack Obama seems to have arrived to visit a school he attended as a boy.But wait.He's not real Obama.The US president is back in Washington, D.C..
So who is this guy?He's IIham Anas,34,magazine photogr... | [
"Obama has met Anas once in Indonesia.",
"Obama visited a school he attended as a boy.",
"Anas became rich after he knew Obama.",
"Anas visited the school Obama once studied in."
] |
Why did the frontiersmen burn down their houses when they moved west? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We Americans are wasteful people, not used to saving. The frontiersmen began this pattern, for natural resources were so plentiful that no one ever imagined a shortage, within a few years of the first Virginia settlement, for example, pioneers burned down their houses when they were ready to move west. They wa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18138.txt | We Americans are wasteful people, not used to saving. The frontiersmen began this pattern, for natural resources were so plentiful that no one ever imagined a shortage, within a few years of the first Virginia settlement, for example, pioneers burned down their houses when they were ready to move west. They wanted to h... | [
"To get the nails.",
"To say goodbye to their old houses",
"To wipe out diseases.",
"To get nothing."
] |
By saying "Social media is the new marriage minefield", Andrew means that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Facebook and Twitter have become a significant threat to marriage - with social media now a factor in an increasing number of divorce cases, say lawyers.
One in seven married individuals have considered divorce because of their spouse's postings of Facebook or other online sites, according to research. A simi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12999.txt | Facebook and Twitter have become a significant threat to marriage - with social media now a factor in an increasing number of divorce cases, say lawyers.
One in seven married individuals have considered divorce because of their spouse's postings of Facebook or other online sites, according to research. A similar perce... | [
"a new marriage needs social media field",
"social media is a good thing to marriage",
"social media is a new field of communication",
"marriage ending will be caused by social media"
] |
They visited _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last summer Jenny and her friends had a bus trip to New York. She felt very relaxed on the way. They visited a museum. But it was really crowded there and the display was not interesting at all. They went to different restaurants to have dinner. Some food was quite delicious, but Jenny thought the fast food w... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3679.txt | Last summer Jenny and her friends had a bus trip to New York. She felt very relaxed on the way. They visited a museum. But it was really crowded there and the display was not interesting at all. They went to different restaurants to have dinner. Some food was quite delicious, but Jenny thought the fast food was awful.... | [
"a museum",
"a Beijing Hutong",
"the White House",
"the park"
] |
The film "Cinderella" is also a hit in retail because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Years ago, the American writer Kurt Vonnegut often said there was one story that would always make a million dollars: Cinderella.
In Hollywood and in today's economy, it is more like $70 million and that is just a start. "Cinderella" made that amount in ticket sales when it opened last weekend. But the merchan... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13001.txt | Years ago, the American writer Kurt Vonnegut often said there was one story that would always make a million dollars: Cinderella.
In Hollywood and in today's economy, it is more like $70 million and that is just a start. "Cinderella" made that amount in ticket sales when it opened last weekend. But the merchandising de... | [
"it has always been warmly welcomed by successful businessmen",
"huge profits were made in the sales of various \"Cinderella\" products",
"box-office profit is much larger than the derivatives of the film",
"Disney produced both a live action and an animated version of the film"
] |
Glucagon and insulin are produced in what organ? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Glucagon and insulin are produced in what organ? | pancreas | science | null | null | null | thyroid | hypothalamus | thymus | pancreas | null | null | null | |
When enjoying IP service,_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Range
At present,there are five network firms---China Telecom,China Unicom,Jitong Communications,China Netcom and China Mobile---that are allowed to operate IP services in China.Each company has its advantages in service.
Charge
As the Ministry of Information Industry co-ordinates,the charges of IP calls of th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15086.txt | Range
At present,there are five network firms---China Telecom,China Unicom,Jitong Communications,China Netcom and China Mobile---that are allowed to operate IP services in China.Each company has its advantages in service.
Charge
As the Ministry of Information Industry co-ordinates,the charges of IP calls of the five co... | [
"Jitong users needn't buy IP cards",
"China Telecom users needn't buy new IP cards",
"Netcom users have to link with a bank",
"China Mobile users have to pay for their hot line service"
] |
When you break a vase at home, will you tell your parents according to American morals? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do Americans have morals ? That's a good question. Many people insist that ideas about right and wrong are merely personal opinions. Some voices, though, are calling Americans back to traditional moral values. William J. Bennett, former U.S. Secretary of Education, edited the Book of Virtues in 1993 to do jus... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17433.txt | Do Americans have morals ? That's a good question. Many people insist that ideas about right and wrong are merely personal opinions. Some voices, though, are calling Americans back to traditional moral values. William J. Bennett, former U.S. Secretary of Education, edited the Book of Virtues in 1993 to do just that. B... | [
"Yes, because parents won't beat children.",
"Yes, because honesty is more important than offense.",
"No, because parents will feel hurt.",
"No, because it is not an important matter."
] |
Osteoclasts and osteoblasts play key roles in repair of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Osteoclasts and osteoblasts play key roles in repair of what? | bone | science | null | null | null | brain | heart | liver | bone | Connective tissue Bone remodeling and repair: bone has mineral structure, and develops tiny fractures, which, under stress, can lead to larger fractures. To combat this, bone is constantly replaced. Osteoclasts channel through existing bone, tear down and leave behind osteoblasts and lacuna, leaving osteocytes. Continu... | null | null | null |
It took Mark _ to run the mile. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In my second year of high school, the class was scheduled to run the mile. when the coach yelled, "Ready. Set. Go!", I rushed out like an airplane, faster than anyone else for the first 20 feet. I made up my mind to finish first. As we came around the first of four laps, there were students all over the track ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3604.txt | In my second year of high school, the class was scheduled to run the mile. when the coach yelled, "Ready. Set. Go!", I rushed out like an airplane, faster than anyone else for the first 20 feet. I made up my mind to finish first. As we came around the first of four laps, there were students all over the track . By th... | [
"about 13 minutes",
"more than 13 minutes",
"only 12 minutes",
"less than 12 minutes"
] |
Who took Nick to the hospital? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nick is a 14yearold school boy.His life is full of exams and studies on weekdays.He has little free time.He thinks playing computer games is the best way to make him relax.When he has free time,he sits in front of the computer.Just like that way,he neither eats nor drinks for several hours.
Last weekend,he pla... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7107.txt | Nick is a 14yearold school boy.His life is full of exams and studies on weekdays.He has little free time.He thinks playing computer games is the best way to make him relax.When he has free time,he sits in front of the computer.Just like that way,he neither eats nor drinks for several hours.
Last weekend,he played games... | [
"His dad.",
"His mom.",
"His neighbor.",
"We are not sure."
] |
According to this passage, you had better listen to clips of _ programs to learn more English words. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This column is part of a series on websites that are useful for English language learning.Activities for ESL Students
Includes various types of tests, exercises and puzzles designed to help people studying English as a second language (ESL).The activities include grammar, vocabulary and idiom tests at easy, me... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7245.txt | This column is part of a series on websites that are useful for English language learning.Activities for ESL Students
Includes various types of tests, exercises and puzzles designed to help people studying English as a second language (ESL).The activities include grammar, vocabulary and idiom tests at easy, medium and ... | [
"VOA",
"BBC",
"CNN",
"ABC"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Living in a foreign culture can be exciting, but it can also be confusing . A group of Americans who taught English in other countries recently discussed their experiences. They decided that miscommunications were always possible, even over something as simple as"yes"and"no".
On her first day in Micronesia, an... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6166.txt | Living in a foreign culture can be exciting, but it can also be confusing . A group of Americans who taught English in other countries recently discussed their experiences. They decided that miscommunications were always possible, even over something as simple as"yes"and"no".
On her first day in Micronesia, an island i... | [
"In Bulgaria, nodding heads means no.",
"Jan taught English on a Pacific island.",
"Lisa was trying to buy some cabbage.",
"In India, only shaking heads means\"yes\"."
] |
Which of the following is a reason why women have a larger share of jobs? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Women are on their way to holding more than half of all American jobs. The latest government report shows that their share of non-farm jobs nearly reached fifty percent in September, 2009.
The job market continues to suffer the effects of last year's financial crash. On the one hand more women have entered the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10664.txt | Women are on their way to holding more than half of all American jobs. The latest government report shows that their share of non-farm jobs nearly reached fifty percent in September, 2009.
The job market continues to suffer the effects of last year's financial crash. On the one hand more women have entered the labor ma... | [
"Women workers are paid less than men.",
"More women now have higher education than men.",
"The economic recession has affected men more than women.",
"Industries that traditionally use lots of men now need more women."
] |
What's the best title for this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On a Friday night,a poor young violinist was playing his violin at the entrance of the subway station. The music was so great that people slowed down to listen and put some money into his hat.
The next day,the violinist came to the entrance again. He put down his hat as usual. Beside the hat was a piece of pap... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2251.txt | On a Friday night,a poor young violinist was playing his violin at the entrance of the subway station. The music was so great that people slowed down to listen and put some money into his hat.
The next day,the violinist came to the entrance again. He put down his hat as usual. Beside the hat was a piece of paper with s... | [
"The meaning of honesty",
"An office worker and a lottery ticket",
"The importance of being honest",
"A violinist and an office worker"
] |
What is the best title of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What will the house of the future look like? Could it have gardens on its walls, or a pool with fish for dinner? Architects believe that they are all possibilities. The only thing for sure is that the houses will be as green as possible.
The tree house
Many architects in the world would like to build a "tree h... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3211.txt | What will the house of the future look like? Could it have gardens on its walls, or a pool with fish for dinner? Architects believe that they are all possibilities. The only thing for sure is that the houses will be as green as possible.
The tree house
Many architects in the world would like to build a "tree house." Li... | [
"Green house of the future.",
"The greener, the better.",
"How to build green houses.",
"Changes of the houses."
] |
Barbara Strauch probably agrees that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ever walked to the shops only to find, once there, you've completely forgotten what you went for? Or struggled to remember the name of an old friend? For years we've accepted that a forgetful brain is as much a part of ageing as wrinkles and grey hair.But now a new book suggests that we've got it all wrong.
Ac... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10961.txt | Ever walked to the shops only to find, once there, you've completely forgotten what you went for? Or struggled to remember the name of an old friend? For years we've accepted that a forgetful brain is as much a part of ageing as wrinkles and grey hair.But now a new book suggests that we've got it all wrong.
According t... | [
"the young are better at handling important things",
"people's brains work best between their 40s and 60s",
"ageing leads to the decline of the function of the brain",
"wrinkles and grey hair are the only symbols of ageing"
] |
Why did Tom cry one day? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tom was the only person alive after a shipwreck, the sea water washed up on a small island.There was nobody on the island,Tom hoped someone could come to save him,and every day he looked at the sea,but he didn't see any ship.
A few days later,Tom built a little hut for himself.But then one day, after looking f... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7073.txt | Tom was the only person alive after a shipwreck, the sea water washed up on a small island.There was nobody on the island,Tom hoped someone could come to save him,and every day he looked at the sea,but he didn't see any ship.
A few days later,Tom built a little hut for himself.But then one day, after looking for food,h... | [
"There was nobody on the island.",
"He didn't see any ship come to save him.",
"His little hut was on fire and everything was lost.",
"He couldn't find any food on the island."
] |
What did the writer think when his father came into the room? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My little brother sat in the corner of the living room, a pen in one hand and my father's book in the other.
As my father walked into the room, my brother knew that he had done something wrong. I could see that he had scribbled in the book with a pen. Now, he and I both waited for our father's punishment.
My... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6227.txt | My little brother sat in the corner of the living room, a pen in one hand and my father's book in the other.
As my father walked into the room, my brother knew that he had done something wrong. I could see that he had scribbled in the book with a pen. Now, he and I both waited for our father's punishment.
My father p... | [
"His father would buy a book for John.",
"John's artwork was beautiful.",
"His father didn't love his children.",
"John would be punished by his father."
] |
What do we know about TeliaSonera? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Climbers at the top of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, will now be able to make video calls and surf the Internet on their mobile phones, a Nepalese telecom group claims.
Ncell, a branch company of Swedish phone giant TeliaSonera, said on Thursday it had set up a high-speed third-generation (3G) pho... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4159.txt | Climbers at the top of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, will now be able to make video calls and surf the Internet on their mobile phones, a Nepalese telecom group claims.
Ncell, a branch company of Swedish phone giant TeliaSonera, said on Thursday it had set up a high-speed third-generation (3G) phone base s... | [
"80 percent of it is owned by Ncell",
"It belongs to Nepal Telecom.",
"It is in the charge of Pasi Koistinen",
"It provides services for Pasi Koistinen."
] |
We can infer that the writer wrote this passage mainly to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Visiting animals in their natural homes may sound like a great idea that helps to save them, but is it ?
Researchers writing in Trends in Ecology & Evolution on Oct9 said that the interactions between wild animals and friendly eco-tourists who want to take their pictures may put animals at greater risk of bein... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12375.txt | Visiting animals in their natural homes may sound like a great idea that helps to save them, but is it ?
Researchers writing in Trends in Ecology & Evolution on Oct9 said that the interactions between wild animals and friendly eco-tourists who want to take their pictures may put animals at greater risk of being eaten.
... | [
"explain what eco-tourism is",
"tell us something interesting about Nature",
"suggest that we stop eating meat to save animals",
"Wildlife tourism may seem helpful, but it can be deadly for some animals"
] |
When the man got home from work, he found _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas playing in the mud,with empty food boxes and wrappers thrown all around the front yard.
The door of his wife's car was open,as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog.
Walking into the entry,he foun... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13973.txt | A man came home from work and found his three children outside, still in their pajamas playing in the mud,with empty food boxes and wrappers thrown all around the front yard.
The door of his wife's car was open,as was the front door to the house and there was no sign of the dog.
Walking into the entry,he found an even... | [
"everything was in good order",
"the house was in a great mess",
"his wife was seriously ill in bed",
"his car and house were broken into"
] |
Why does the author mention 007's money belt? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here are some tips on how to keep you,your belongings and your money safe during traveling. After all,it'd be a shame to spend all that time finding the best price for your trip,only to lose your cash and credit cards to a thief.
Don't let others know that you are new here.
You're a tourist. You know that,but ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14766.txt | Here are some tips on how to keep you,your belongings and your money safe during traveling. After all,it'd be a shame to spend all that time finding the best price for your trip,only to lose your cash and credit cards to a thief.
Don't let others know that you are new here.
You're a tourist. You know that,but you don't... | [
"To persuade readers to learn from 007.",
"To persuade readers to buy the belt worn by 007.",
"To persuade tourists to hide money in their belt.",
"To persuade tourists not to show others where you keep your money."
] |
It is advised that when you are out for short periods, you may hire _ to be baby-sitters. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today only one person in five in the United States lives within 50 miles of his birthplace. Since the country was first settled, Americans have moved around a great deal, and are often far away from their parents. Because they have broken ties with their past at a young age, chosen their own occupations, estab... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10855.txt | Today only one person in five in the United States lives within 50 miles of his birthplace. Since the country was first settled, Americans have moved around a great deal, and are often far away from their parents. Because they have broken ties with their past at a young age, chosen their own occupations, established th... | [
"motherly women",
"retired people",
"young people",
"mature women"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever been to Qingdao, a beautiful seaside city in the southeast of Shandong Province? There is the blue sea and clear air there. And it is also one of the most beautiful cities in China.
Qingdao has the largest bathing beach in Asia. It holds Qingdao International Beer Festival every year. There are ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7181.txt | Have you ever been to Qingdao, a beautiful seaside city in the southeast of Shandong Province? There is the blue sea and clear air there. And it is also one of the most beautiful cities in China.
Qingdao has the largest bathing beach in Asia. It holds Qingdao International Beer Festival every year. There are many inte... | [
"Qingdao is in the southeast of Shandong Province",
"No. 6 Beach is the longest of all the beaches.",
"There are six beaches in Qingdao.",
"You can see polar bears in Qingdao Polar Ocean World."
] |
What do we know from the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Thanks to a young waiter, I only recently discovered that a friend of 20 years was once a yo-yo virtuoso .
"Oh, stop it!" Jackie said when I started laughing during our dinner. "I was, too. And I knew how to 'Walk the Dog.' "
"Wow, really?" said our waiter, Jumario Simmons, flashing a big smile at us.
"Don't e... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11066.txt | Thanks to a young waiter, I only recently discovered that a friend of 20 years was once a yo-yo virtuoso .
"Oh, stop it!" Jackie said when I started laughing during our dinner. "I was, too. And I knew how to 'Walk the Dog.' "
"Wow, really?" said our waiter, Jumario Simmons, flashing a big smile at us.
"Don't encourage ... | [
"The waiter knows Jackie well.",
"The waiter is good at playing yo-yo. .",
"Jackie plays yo-yo in her spare time.",
"The author has a great interest in playing yo-yo."
] |
What challenge are travelers most likely to face while visiting Lake Paravani? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work,lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experience.If you are looking for some peace on your vacation,we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus .
Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is situated in the central part of Armenia,in t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19730.txt | While beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work,lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experience.If you are looking for some peace on your vacation,we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus .
Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is situated in the central part of Armenia,in the Geghar... | [
"Lack of medicine.",
"Volcano eruptions.",
"Altitude sickness.",
"Low temperature all the year."
] |
In the Naviti Resort, Coral Coast, tourists can enjoy all of the following EXCEPT _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fiji is a beautiful country which consists of many islands. It's located in the South Pacific and it's famous for its beautiful scenery. Here are some family resorts for you.
Shangri-La's Fijian Resort &Spa, Yanuca Island (4.5stars)
Hitting the top spot once again is the worthy Shangri-La's Fijian Re... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22613.txt | Fiji is a beautiful country which consists of many islands. It's located in the South Pacific and it's famous for its beautiful scenery. Here are some family resorts for you.
Shangri-La's Fijian Resort &Spa, Yanuca Island (4.5stars)
Hitting the top spot once again is the worthy Shangri-La's Fijian Resort and ... | [
"the swim-up bar",
"the giant chess board",
"fully equipped gym.",
"the 18-hole golf course."
] |
Characterized by uncontrolled growth, cancerous cells are also called what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Characterized by uncontrolled growth, cancerous cells are also called what? | malignant | science | null | null | null | toxic | abnormal | benign | malignant | Cancer is the uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body. Cancerous cells are also called malignant cells. There are over 200 different known cancers that afflict humans. | null | null | null |
What is precipitation that flows over the surface of the land? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is precipitation that flows over the surface of the land? | runoff | science | null | null | null | storm surge | blizzard | seawater | runoff | Runoff is precipitation that flows over the surface of the land. This water may travel to a river, lake, or ocean. Runoff may pick up fertilizer and other pollutants and deliver them to the water body where it ends up. In this way, runoff may pollute bodies of water. | null | null | null |
What is the metal part of the compound named as? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the metal part of the compound named as? | the element | science | null | null | null | the basic | the base | the source | the element | The metal part of the compound is named as the element. | null | null | null |
From the passage we may infer that the author is most probably | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Writing being largely a self-taught occupation, texts on how to get about it -though great in number- seldom are of much use.
You try, and fail. Then try again. Until at last, if you have some gift for it, the failures become less frequent, or at any rate less apparantly.
It is this ability to cover up one's d... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1667.txt | Writing being largely a self-taught occupation, texts on how to get about it -though great in number- seldom are of much use.
You try, and fail. Then try again. Until at last, if you have some gift for it, the failures become less frequent, or at any rate less apparantly.
It is this ability to cover up one's defects th... | [
"an instructor of writing",
"a writer",
"an educator",
"a publisher"
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Which of the following does cstephie13 probably agree with _ ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Debate: Can stricter gun control laws decrease the rate of crimes involving guns?
Yes, because with fewer weapons, you get fewer crimes.
Take a look at the crime rates of countries like the United Kingdom. Their crime rate is very low, compared to ours here in the United States. Just by simply putting stricter... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6515.txt | Debate: Can stricter gun control laws decrease the rate of crimes involving guns?
Yes, because with fewer weapons, you get fewer crimes.
Take a look at the crime rates of countries like the United Kingdom. Their crime rate is very low, compared to ours here in the United States. Just by simply putting stricter laws in ... | [
"The more people own guns, the more people will be killed by them.",
"The USA has one of the highest murder rates in the world.",
"People need guns to protect themselves in time of danger.",
"Guns are made to protect rather than kill."
] |
Who helped Liang Bo win the competition? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last year The Voice of China, the most popular TV talent show became a popular topic in people's chatting and media information from both home and abroad. It began on July 13, 2012 and ended on September 30, 2012. Liang Bo, a handsome boy from Changchun, Jilin was the champion of The Voice of China in 2012. Be... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1572.txt | Last year The Voice of China, the most popular TV talent show became a popular topic in people's chatting and media information from both home and abroad. It began on July 13, 2012 and ended on September 30, 2012. Liang Bo, a handsome boy from Changchun, Jilin was the champion of The Voice of China in 2012. Before the ... | [
"Zheng Jun.",
"Xu Wei.",
"Liu Huan.",
"Na Ying."
] |
Where does lava come from? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists have searched for many years for a method to tell whether a volcano explosion will be small or large. Now, four scientists say they have discovered something in lava that will help do this. They did the research on Mount Unzen on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu.
Mount Unzen exploded in Novem... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21605.txt | Scientists have searched for many years for a method to tell whether a volcano explosion will be small or large. Now, four scientists say they have discovered something in lava that will help do this. They did the research on Mount Unzen on the southern Japanese island of Kyushu.
Mount Unzen exploded in November, 1990... | [
"It comes from the deepest part of the ocean.",
"It comes from the earth surface.",
"Not mentioned in the passage.",
"It is from deep part in the earth."
] |
The text is mainly about _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Sleep-disordered breathing" is a term for a group of conditions that can interfere with nornlal breathing while people sleep.These include snoring,mouth-breathing and sleep apnea .Sleep-disordered breathing can do more than just leave people feeling tired the next day.It can also affect people's health.In chi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21845.txt | "Sleep-disordered breathing" is a term for a group of conditions that can interfere with nornlal breathing while people sleep.These include snoring,mouth-breathing and sleep apnea .Sleep-disordered breathing can do more than just leave people feeling tired the next day.It can also affect people's health.In children the... | [
"new findings on sleep in children,older adults",
"people's health problems",
"children's breathing problems",
"older adults' sleep complaints"
] |
Families in the US are _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here are some facts about homes in the United States and the people who live in them. In the early 1990s, about 50% of the Americans own their homes and the rest rent their homes. The rented homes are usually apartments .
74% of the people in the US make their homes in or around cities. 26% live in the countr... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle255.txt | Here are some facts about homes in the United States and the people who live in them. In the early 1990s, about 50% of the Americans own their homes and the rest rent their homes. The rented homes are usually apartments .
74% of the people in the US make their homes in or around cities. 26% live in the country. Dogs l... | [
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The author thinks the golf is resource-hungry because of the following EXCEPT that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature.However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large are... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high302.txt | Sports can help you keep fit and get in touch with nature.However, whether you are on the mountains, in the waves, or on the grassland, you should be aware that your sport of choice might have great influence on the environment.
Some sports are resource-hungry. Golf, as you may know, eats up not only large areas of cou... | [
"Golf wastes large areas of countryside",
"Golf runs out of much water",
"Keeping golf court in good condition needs too much energy",
"Golf is bad for people's health"
] |
. The following statements about peregrine falcons are true EXCEPT _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One thing the tour books don't tell you about London is that 2,000 of its residents are foxes , which fled the city about centuries ago after developers and pollution moved in . But now that the environment is cleaner , the foxes have come home , one of the many wild animals that have moved into urban areas ar... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12169.txt | One thing the tour books don't tell you about London is that 2,000 of its residents are foxes , which fled the city about centuries ago after developers and pollution moved in . But now that the environment is cleaner , the foxes have come home , one of the many wild animals that have moved into urban areas around the ... | [
"They died out east of he Mississippi because of the side effect of DDT",
"They tend to jump down from a height to hunt for food",
"They like running into glass windows or chimneys",
"Most of them have got used to living in the concrete jungle"
] |
When is the National Fire Prevention Day ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
November 9 is a time for us to learn a lot more about fire . This is what to do in a fire:
1.Shout out. Shout as loudly as you can, because people may be asleep.
2.Call 119. Never try to put out a fire yourself. Tell 119 where you are and what is on fire.
3.Keep down close to the floor. There is less smoke dow... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2223.txt | November 9 is a time for us to learn a lot more about fire . This is what to do in a fire:
1.Shout out. Shout as loudly as you can, because people may be asleep.
2.Call 119. Never try to put out a fire yourself. Tell 119 where you are and what is on fire.
3.Keep down close to the floor. There is less smoke down there, ... | [
"December 9",
"November 9",
"November 11",
"September 11"
] |
In the story, the father told his son about Tom in order to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was my first day back home since starting college. A lot had changed in the last year. Not with my hometown but with me. I had left as a 17-year-old boy and had now returned as an 18-year-old man. In the city, I was living on my own, had a part-time job and was studying. Even the government recognized I was... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13193.txt | It was my first day back home since starting college. A lot had changed in the last year. Not with my hometown but with me. I had left as a 17-year-old boy and had now returned as an 18-year-old man. In the city, I was living on my own, had a part-time job and was studying. Even the government recognized I was an adult... | [
"entertain the son while they walked to the bar",
"convince the son of the harm caused by drinking",
"recall an interesting period in the father's life",
"warn the son to keep away from Tom"
] |
What might the author think of Friends? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It never occurred to anybody, not even the creators that the world would care about the complex lives, loves and sufferings of a group of attractive and witty New Yorkers. But there's no doubt that Friends has become more than just a successful situation comedy--it has established itself as one of the last gre... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19489.txt | It never occurred to anybody, not even the creators that the world would care about the complex lives, loves and sufferings of a group of attractive and witty New Yorkers. But there's no doubt that Friends has become more than just a successful situation comedy--it has established itself as one of the last great televi... | [
"Its merits outweigh its shortcomings.",
"Its success lies in the lack of good situation comedies.",
"He/she has a reserved attitude towards its success.",
"He/she shows great affection towards it."
] |
Hillary always buys the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday editions of the local newspaper for $0.50 each. On Sunday, she spends $2.00 to get that copy. How much does she spend on the newspaper over 8 weeks? | She buys Wednesday, Thursday and Friday's paper for $0.50 each so that's 3*.50 = $<<3*.50=1.50>>1.50
She spends $1.50 for the weekday papers and $2.00 for the Sunday paper for a total of 1.5+2 = $<<1.5+2=3.50>>3.50 a week
Over 8 weeks she spends 8*3.5 = $<<8*3.5=28.00>>28.00
#### 28 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Hillary always buys the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday editions of the local newspaper for $0.50 each. On Sunday, she spends $2.00 to get that copy. How much does she spend on the newspaper over 8 weeks? | She buys Wednesday, Thursday and Friday's paper for $0.50 each so that's 3*.50 = $<<3*.50=1.50>>1.50
She spends $1.50 for the weekday papers and $2.00 for the Sunday paper for a total of 1.5+2 = $<<1.5+2=3.50>>3.50 a week
Over 8 weeks she spends 8*3.5 = $<<8*3.5=28.00>>28.00
#### 28 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to the study, one extra hour screen time will cause children about _ poundfatter. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Children and teenagers who spend lots of time in front of screens---especially TVs---are easier to get more weight as they grow, according to a new study.
The findings agree with the research suggesting all that inactive sitting and always watching advertisements may lead to poor eating habits.
Researchers... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7051.txt | Children and teenagers who spend lots of time in front of screens---especially TVs---are easier to get more weight as they grow, according to a new study.
The findings agree with the research suggesting all that inactive sitting and always watching advertisements may lead to poor eating habits.
Researchers used res... | [
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According to the passage, a short nap has the following benefits EXCEPT _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More and more people are aware that an afternoon nap can do a body good. But there are still doubters out there. To help spread the power of the afternoon nap, we list some common misunderstandings about napping we still hear.
Misunderstanding # 1 : Napping is only for the lazy.
Fact: Around a third of Americ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13348.txt | More and more people are aware that an afternoon nap can do a body good. But there are still doubters out there. To help spread the power of the afternoon nap, we list some common misunderstandings about napping we still hear.
Misunderstanding # 1 : Napping is only for the lazy.
Fact: Around a third of American adults... | [
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"improving people's memory",
"allowing old people to live longer",
"raising people's work efficiency"
] |
The headmaster would tell the students to clean up the school yard at the beginning of the term because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I still remember--my hands and my fingers still remember--what used to lie in store for us on our return to school from the holidays. The trees in the school yard would be in full leaf again and the old leaves would be lying around like a muddy sea of leaves.
"Get that all swept up!" the headmaster would tell ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13663.txt | I still remember--my hands and my fingers still remember--what used to lie in store for us on our return to school from the holidays. The trees in the school yard would be in full leaf again and the old leaves would be lying around like a muddy sea of leaves.
"Get that all swept up!" the headmaster would tell us. "I wa... | [
"he was too lazy",
"there were many fallen leaves on the ground",
"the school yard was covered with mud",
"the students didn't finish their homework"
] |
Which of the following can best describe Sam Allred? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sam Allred suffers from a rare and incurable kidney disease. One day, when his sister was playing a song repeatedly, Sam sang along. His sister thought it was funny so she recorded it and posted the video online. The video -- and Sam -- became a hit. Only 8 years old at the time, he couldn't have expected th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12794.txt | Sam Allred suffers from a rare and incurable kidney disease. One day, when his sister was playing a song repeatedly, Sam sang along. His sister thought it was funny so she recorded it and posted the video online. The video -- and Sam -- became a hit. Only 8 years old at the time, he couldn't have expected the respons... | [
"Optimistic and warm-hearted.",
"Honest and responsible.",
"Unusual and confident.",
"Friendly and brave."
] |
_ because of the traditional fire-fighting practices in the USA . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today there are more fires than in the past . Over 100,000 wildfires burn each year in America . Russia has 20,000 to 35,000 wildfires and Australia has about 60,000 each year. These fires destroy huge areas of forests and burn hundreds of homes .
Many experts believe there are several reasons for this sudden ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6396.txt | Today there are more fires than in the past . Over 100,000 wildfires burn each year in America . Russia has 20,000 to 35,000 wildfires and Australia has about 60,000 each year. These fires destroy huge areas of forests and burn hundreds of homes .
Many experts believe there are several reasons for this sudden increase ... | [
"There are fewer wildfires",
"There are more fires today",
"The weather becomes warmer and drier",
"Trees and grass become thinner"
] |
Mr. Jones asked _ to the party . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Jones and Mr. Brown worked in the different office . One day Mr. Jones said to Mr. Brown ,"We are going to have a small party at our house next Wednesday evening . Would you and your wife like to join us ?"
Mr. Brown said ,"Thank you very much . That is very kind of you . We are free that evening . I think... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5632.txt | Mr. Jones and Mr. Brown worked in the different office . One day Mr. Jones said to Mr. Brown ,"We are going to have a small party at our house next Wednesday evening . Would you and your wife like to join us ?"
Mr. Brown said ,"Thank you very much . That is very kind of you . We are free that evening . I think , but I ... | [
"Mr. Brown",
"Mrs. Brown",
"Mr. and Mrs. Brown",
"all his friends"
] |
Where do Ben's uncle and aunt work? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is a photo of Ben's family. He has a big family. Look! Ben's grandparents are on the sofa. They are workers. They are old, so they don't work now. Ben's father is a doctor. He works in a hospital. He often drives his car to work. Ben's mother is a teacher. She teaches English in our school. The man in whi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2577.txt | This is a photo of Ben's family. He has a big family. Look! Ben's grandparents are on the sofa. They are workers. They are old, so they don't work now. Ben's father is a doctor. He works in a hospital. He often drives his car to work. Ben's mother is a teacher. She teaches English in our school. The man in white is Ben... | [
"In an office.",
"On a farm.",
"In a hospital.",
"In a school."
] |
Which of the following might the author disagree? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently a professor of philosophy in the United States has written a book called Money and the Meaning of Life. He has discovered that how we deal with money in our day to day life has more meaning than we usually think. One of the exercises he has asked his students to do is to keep a record of every penny t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13870.txt | Recently a professor of philosophy in the United States has written a book called Money and the Meaning of Life. He has discovered that how we deal with money in our day to day life has more meaning than we usually think. One of the exercises he has asked his students to do is to keep a record of every penny they spend... | [
"Money is important in modern society.",
"The meaning of life does not completely lie in money.",
"Wealth will surely bring the owner happiness.",
"Happiness is not necessarily the result of wealth."
] |
What does the passage talk about? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"If you talk to the plants, they will grow faster and the effect is even better if you're a woman." Researchers at Royal Horticultural Society carried out an experiment to find that the voice of a woman gardener makes plants grow faster.
The experiment lasted a month and by the end of the study scientists mana... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6922.txt | "If you talk to the plants, they will grow faster and the effect is even better if you're a woman." Researchers at Royal Horticultural Society carried out an experiment to find that the voice of a woman gardener makes plants grow faster.
The experiment lasted a month and by the end of the study scientists managed to di... | [
"Plants enjoy men's voices than women's.",
"A botanical experiment in a museum.",
"Voice's influence on plant growing.",
"Strange phenomenon at Royal Horticultural Society."
] |
What does a solar power plant turn sunlight into? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What does a solar power plant turn sunlight into? | electricity | science | null | null | null | mechanical energy | machinery | batteries | electricity | Sunlight is turned into electricity at a solar power plant. A large group of mirrors focuses sunlight on one place. This place is called a receiver ( Figure below ). At the receiver, a liquid such as oil or water is heated to a high temperature. The liquid transfers its heat by conduction . In conduction, energy moves ... | null | null | null |
What is the type of energy that involves movement? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the type of energy that involves movement? | mechanical energy | science | null | null | null | light energy | molecular energy | thermal energy | mechanical energy | All of the examples of potential energy described above involve movement or the potential to move. The form of energy that involves movement is called mechanical energy. Other forms of energy also involve potential energy, including chemical energy and nuclear energy. Chemical energy is stored in the bonds between the ... | null | null | null |
If she wants to help a child with his schoolwork, a mom _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Science Daily--Kids may roll their eyes when their mothers asks them about their school day, but answering her may actually help them learn. New research from Vanderbilt University reveals that children learn the solution to a problem best when they explain it to their mom.
"We knew that children learn well wi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5765.txt | Science Daily--Kids may roll their eyes when their mothers asks them about their school day, but answering her may actually help them learn. New research from Vanderbilt University reveals that children learn the solution to a problem best when they explain it to their mom.
"We knew that children learn well with their ... | [
"should know the answer to a problem first",
"should pay attention to the child's feedback.",
"may not know the answer herself",
"should not interrupt the child"
] |
The film doesn't tell why school shootings happen _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The film starts out as a normal day at a typical American high school. Friends chat in the dining room and boys play football. But there's big surprise when the movie ends with two students going crazy in the school shouting and killing people.
This is Elephant. It stars real school kids. American director Gus... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21031.txt | The film starts out as a normal day at a typical American high school. Friends chat in the dining room and boys play football. But there's big surprise when the movie ends with two students going crazy in the school shouting and killing people.
This is Elephant. It stars real school kids. American director Gus Van Sant... | [
"because the mental problems of students are hard to explain",
"but there are some hints of the reasons",
"so as to leave room for the audience to think and judge",
"because life itself is the problem maker"
] |
Who wrote the letter? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mary,
I am not happy these days. I am new in this class, you know, but I don' t have any friends here. I always have to keep quiet and put my heart into my study. I thought things would be fine.
It's very hard for me to be happy and sometimes I get lost in thought. So I can't follow the teacher. I know it... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7415.txt | Dear Mary,
I am not happy these days. I am new in this class, you know, but I don' t have any friends here. I always have to keep quiet and put my heart into my study. I thought things would be fine.
It's very hard for me to be happy and sometimes I get lost in thought. So I can't follow the teacher. I know it is not r... | [
"Mary",
"Jane",
"Mary and Jane",
"Lucy"
] |
What did Mr. Smith pay 100,000 euro for? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is the 22ndcentury and it is very popular to change people's bodies.
Mr. Smith decided to change his body. He changed his big nose to a small one, and his old and gray hair to short and blond hair. He also bought new green eyes, new hands, new arms, new knees and new feet. Mrs. Smith was happy because Mr. ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1120.txt | It is the 22ndcentury and it is very popular to change people's bodies.
Mr. Smith decided to change his body. He changed his big nose to a small one, and his old and gray hair to short and blond hair. He also bought new green eyes, new hands, new arms, new knees and new feet. Mrs. Smith was happy because Mr. Smith's n... | [
"Buying his new nose.",
"Getting his old eyes.",
"Buying another new body.",
"Getting his old body back."
] |
The author and his wife moved to Ohio because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After suffering through many months of unemployment . my wife and I moved this week from Colorado to Ohio. where she was starting a new job. Not knowing anybody there. we were pretty concerned about how we'd get our entire home unloaded without killing ourselves.
We made a phone call to hire a couple of ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14613.txt | After suffering through many months of unemployment . my wife and I moved this week from Colorado to Ohio. where she was starting a new job. Not knowing anybody there. we were pretty concerned about how we'd get our entire home unloaded without killing ourselves.
We made a phone call to hire a couple of college s... | [
"they liked moving from one place to another",
"they were both out of work in Colorado",
"the students of his wife were living there",
"his wife had found a new job there"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sam: Hey, Maria and John. This Thursday is Bill's birthday. Let's think about the presents.
Maria: Sure, Sam. I want to give him a computer game.
Sam: No, Bill never plays computer games.
John: I want to buy a CD of his favourite songs.
Sam: Good idea. Bill likes listening to music.
Maria: How about buying a b... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2273.txt | Sam: Hey, Maria and John. This Thursday is Bill's birthday. Let's think about the presents.
Maria: Sure, Sam. I want to give him a computer game.
Sam: No, Bill never plays computer games.
John: I want to buy a CD of his favourite songs.
Sam: Good idea. Bill likes listening to music.
Maria: How about buying a birthday c... | [
"Bill likes playing computer games.",
"Maria wants to buy a CD for Bill.",
"They would sing a Chinese song for Bill.",
"We don't know Sam's present for Bill."
] |
How much is the ticket for a student? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome to the National Museum of Mathematics(MoMath).it is in New York City.It is
America's first math museum.It's also a fun place for both children and their parents.
Open the door ,you will open a new world of numbers,shapes and colours,and you will
find math is interesting.You can take part in many games ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5031.txt | Welcome to the National Museum of Mathematics(MoMath).it is in New York City.It is
America's first math museum.It's also a fun place for both children and their parents.
Open the door ,you will open a new world of numbers,shapes and colours,and you will
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Ezekiel hikes as a hobby. This past summer, he did a challenging three-day hike across 50 kilometers of wilderness. The first day, he covered 10 kilometers of steep mountainside. The second day was flatter and he was able to cover half the full hike distance. How many kilometers did he have to hike on the third day to ... | After the first day, Ezekiel had 50 - 10 = <<50-10=40>>40 kilometers of the hike left.
On the second day, he covered 50 / 2 = <<50/2=25>>25 kilometers.
Therefore, on the third day, he had 40 - 25 = <<40-25=15>>15 kilometers left to finish the hike.
#### 15 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Ezekiel hikes as a hobby. This past summer, he did a challenging three-day hike across 50 kilometers of wilderness. The first day, he covered 10 kilometers of steep mountainside. The second day was flatter and he was able to cover half the full hike distance. How many kilometers did he have to hike on the third day to ... | After the first day, Ezekiel had 50 - 10 = <<50-10=40>>40 kilometers of the hike left.
On the second day, he covered 50 / 2 = <<50/2=25>>25 kilometers.
Therefore, on the third day, he had 40 - 25 = <<40-25=15>>15 kilometers left to finish the hike.
#### 15 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The writer thinks children should study and play _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is not a good idea for children to have to work hard. Children should study in school as hard as they can. They should not have to do heavy work with their bodies. When parents or others force their children to work hard, the results are never good. Many may be very bad. If a farmer makes his son work like ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2420.txt | It is not a good idea for children to have to work hard. Children should study in school as hard as they can. They should not have to do heavy work with their bodies. When parents or others force their children to work hard, the results are never good. Many may be very bad. If a farmer makes his son work like a man, he... | [
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"happily",
"heavily",
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According to SallieMae, how many students had not discussed credit issues with their parents? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
According to a study by SallieMae, 84 percent of undergraduate students have credit cards, and by the time they are seniors, they have accumulated US $ 4,100 in debt, on top of whatever student loans they may have taken out.
Credit cards are the most convenient form of payment, and they are aggressively market... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2429.txt | According to a study by SallieMae, 84 percent of undergraduate students have credit cards, and by the time they are seniors, they have accumulated US $ 4,100 in debt, on top of whatever student loans they may have taken out.
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"3/4"
] |
Jewish parents in Eastern Europe longed for their children to attend music school because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Violin prodigies , I learned, have come in distinct waves from distinct regions. Most of the great performers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were born and brought up in Russia and Eastern Europe. I asked Isaac Stern, one of the world's greatest violinists the reason for this phenomenon. "It is very... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9189.txt | Violin prodigies , I learned, have come in distinct waves from distinct regions. Most of the great performers of the late 19th and early 20th centuries were born and brought up in Russia and Eastern Europe. I asked Isaac Stern, one of the world's greatest violinists the reason for this phenomenon. "It is very clear," ... | [
"it would enable the family to get better treatment in their own country",
"Jewish children are born with excellent musical talent",
"they wanted their children to enter into the professional field",
"it would allow them access to a better life in the West"
] |
Which ONE argument of the following is stated in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new argument has been put forward as to whether penguins are disturbed by the presence of tourists in Antarctica.
Previous research by scientists from Keil University in Germany monitored Adelie penguins and noted that the birds' heart rates increased dramatically at the sight of a human as far as 30 meters ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high332.txt | A new argument has been put forward as to whether penguins are disturbed by the presence of tourists in Antarctica.
Previous research by scientists from Keil University in Germany monitored Adelie penguins and noted that the birds' heart rates increased dramatically at the sight of a human as far as 30 meters away. Bu... | [
"Penguins are harder to research when they have young.",
"Tour operators should encourage tourists to avoid Antarctica.",
"Not all penguins behave in the same way.",
"Penguins need better protection from tourists."
] |
Eliza has 4 siblings. The total height of all 5 siblings combined is 330 inches. Two of her siblings are both 66 inches tall. Another sibling is 60 inches tall. If Eliza is 2 inches shorter than the last sibling, how tall is Eliza? | The first three siblings are 66 +66 + 60 = <<66+66+60=192>>192 inches tall.
Since the total of all the siblings is 330 inches, Eliza and the last sibling are 330 - 192 = <<330-192=138>>138 inches tall combined.
If Eliza's height = h, 138 inches = h + (h+2).
(138-2)/2 = <<(138-2)/2=68>>68 inches.
Eliza is 68 inches tall... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Eliza has 4 siblings. The total height of all 5 siblings combined is 330 inches. Two of her siblings are both 66 inches tall. Another sibling is 60 inches tall. If Eliza is 2 inches shorter than the last sibling, how tall is Eliza? | The first three siblings are 66 +66 + 60 = <<66+66+60=192>>192 inches tall.
Since the total of all the siblings is 330 inches, Eliza and the last sibling are 330 - 192 = <<330-192=138>>138 inches tall combined.
If Eliza's height = h, 138 inches = h + (h+2).
(138-2)/2 = <<(138-2)/2=68>>68 inches.
Eliza is 68 inches tall... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What did the boy want to do in the play? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My class will put on a short play in English at the end of the year. Yesterday our English teacher gave us copies of the play.
"Choose a character in the play whom you'd like to be, "she told us. "This afternoon learn a few lines of this part for homework. Then tomorrow you can say those lines in front of the ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3303.txt | My class will put on a short play in English at the end of the year. Yesterday our English teacher gave us copies of the play.
"Choose a character in the play whom you'd like to be, "she told us. "This afternoon learn a few lines of this part for homework. Then tomorrow you can say those lines in front of the class. Il... | [
"To get a morning eating part",
"To organize the play",
"To get a large acting part.",
"To work the lights."
] |
Bill's take-home salary is $40,000. He pays $2,000 in property taxes, $3,000 in sales taxes, and 10% of his gross salary in income taxes. What is Bill's gross salary? | First, figure out how much Bill has before he pays property taxes: $40,000 + $2,000 = $<<40000+2000=42000>>42,000
Then, figure out how much Bill has before he pays sales taxes: $42,000 + $3,000 = $<<42000+3000=45000>>45,000
Next, figure out what percent of his salary Bill keeps after income tax: 100% - 10% = 90%
Now we... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Bill's take-home salary is $40,000. He pays $2,000 in property taxes, $3,000 in sales taxes, and 10% of his gross salary in income taxes. What is Bill's gross salary? | First, figure out how much Bill has before he pays property taxes: $40,000 + $2,000 = $<<40000+2000=42000>>42,000
Then, figure out how much Bill has before he pays sales taxes: $42,000 + $3,000 = $<<42000+3000=45000>>45,000
Next, figure out what percent of his salary Bill keeps after income tax: 100% - 10% = 90%
Now we... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
From the article,we can infer that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you live in America in the 21stcentury you'll probably have to listen to a lot of people tell you how busy they are. It's become the default response when you ask anyone how they are doing:"Busy!""Crazy busy!".It is,pretty obviously,a boast disguised as a complaint. And the common response is a kind of cong... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2713.txt | If you live in America in the 21stcentury you'll probably have to listen to a lot of people tell you how busy they are. It's become the default response when you ask anyone how they are doing:"Busy!""Crazy busy!".It is,pretty obviously,a boast disguised as a complaint. And the common response is a kind of congratulatio... | [
"generally people pulling back-to-back shifts in the ICU tell you they are busy",
"\"Dead on their feet\" means \"being tired out\"",
"all the kids are self-imposed due to the drive and motivation",
"The author seems to agree that idleness is better than busyness"
] |
Chemical accidents are usually important enough to be reported as news because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Which is safer --- staying at home, traveling to work on public transport, or working at the office? Surprisingly, each of these carries the same risk, which is very low.However, what about flying compared to working in the chemical industry? Unfortunately, the former is 65 times riskier than the latter! In fa... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4252.txt | Which is safer --- staying at home, traveling to work on public transport, or working at the office? Surprisingly, each of these carries the same risk, which is very low.However, what about flying compared to working in the chemical industry? Unfortunately, the former is 65 times riskier than the latter! In fact the ac... | [
"they are very rare",
"they often cause loss of life",
"they always occur in big cities",
"they arouse the interest of all the readers"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
International students in Christine Rhodes' English class in Australia share theirimpressions of places they have visited in Australia.
Canberra, the nicest city in Australia
I went for a short holiday to Canberra. My uncle lives there. It's the nicest city in Australia, a little bit similar to Cairns. There... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle778.txt | International students in Christine Rhodes' English class in Australia share theirimpressions of places they have visited in Australia.
Canberra, the nicest city in Australia
I went for a short holiday to Canberra. My uncle lives there. It's the nicest city in Australia, a little bit similar to Cairns. There're lots ... | [
"Siggi Siebold stayed in Canberra for six months.",
"Mount Isa is a famous village in Australia.",
"People in Mount Isa drink rainwater.",
"People can't go water skiing on the lake."
] |
What organs need constant pressure to filter the blood? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What organs need constant pressure to filter the blood? | kidneys | science | null | null | null | arteries | lungs | dialysis | kidneys | The kidneys also need constant pressure to filter the blood. When the blood pressure drops too low, the kidneys increase the pressure. One way is by producing angiotensin, a blood vessel-constricting protein. This protein also signals the body to retain sodium and water. Together, the constriction of blood vessels and ... | null | null | null |
Joseph and his friends watched two movies in his house. The first movie is 1 hour and 30 minutes long while the second movie is 30 minutes longer than the first. Before the movies, they spent 10 minutes making popcorn and twice as long making fries. How long, in hours, did it take Joseph and his friends to cook and wat... | The first movie was 60 + 30 = <<60+30=90>>90 minutes long since an hour has 60 minutes.
The second movie was 90 + 30 = <<90+30=120>>120 minutes long.
It took them a total of 90 + 120 = <<90+120=210>>210 minutes to watch the two movies.
It took them 10 x 2 = <<10*2=20>>20 minutes to cook the fries.
Thus, it took them a ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Joseph and his friends watched two movies in his house. The first movie is 1 hour and 30 minutes long while the second movie is 30 minutes longer than the first. Before the movies, they spent 10 minutes making popcorn and twice as long making fries. How long, in hours, did it take Joseph and his friends to cook and wat... | The first movie was 60 + 30 = <<60+30=90>>90 minutes long since an hour has 60 minutes.
The second movie was 90 + 30 = <<90+30=120>>120 minutes long.
It took them a total of 90 + 120 = <<90+120=210>>210 minutes to watch the two movies.
It took them 10 x 2 = <<10*2=20>>20 minutes to cook the fries.
Thus, it took them a ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Mr. Brad buys _ tickets altogether . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Brad wants to see a film. After lunch, he goes to a cinema, buys a ticket and goes in. But after two or three minutes he comes out again and buys a second ticket and then walks in again.
After a few minutes he comes out again and buys a third ticket. Two or three minutes after that, he comes out a third t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4153.txt | Mr. Brad wants to see a film. After lunch, he goes to a cinema, buys a ticket and goes in. But after two or three minutes he comes out again and buys a second ticket and then walks in again.
After a few minutes he comes out again and buys a third ticket. Two or three minutes after that, he comes out a third time and a... | [
"two",
"three",
"four",
"five"
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Warner Brothers has announced more Harry Potter movies are on the way. The studio is working with Potter author J. K. Rowling to create a new franchise of movies based on "Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them", which is a fictitious textbook in the Harry Potter world. The story will also follow the advent... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10588.txt | Warner Brothers has announced more Harry Potter movies are on the way. The studio is working with Potter author J. K. Rowling to create a new franchise of movies based on "Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them", which is a fictitious textbook in the Harry Potter world. The story will also follow the adventures of t... | [
"Warner Brothers' expanded partnership with Harry Potter author.",
"Warner Brothers' success and development in Harry Potter series.",
"Rowling's view on the upcoming franchise of Harry Potter movies.",
"Rowling's creative ideas for the cooperation with Warner Brothers."
] |
What are the main organs of the respiratory system? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the main organs of the respiratory system? | lungs | science | null | null | null | kidneys | ovaries | intestines | lungs | The lungs are the main organs of the respiratory system. This is where gases are exchanged between the air and the blood. Gases are also transported by the blood and exchanged between the blood and all the cells of the body. | null | null | null |
In atherosclerosis, thickening of an arterial wall due to this can restrict blood flow through the artery? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In atherosclerosis, thickening of an arterial wall due to this can restrict blood flow through the artery? | plaque formation | science | null | null | null | digestion | low blood pressure | high blood pressure | plaque formation | null | null | null | |
If you are against nuclear power, you can join _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many international organizations which work to save and protect endangered species and natural environment. If you would like more information about any of the organizations listed below, you can write to the addresses given.
Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth (FOE) campaigns on a range of pr... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1714.txt | There are many international organizations which work to save and protect endangered species and natural environment. If you would like more information about any of the organizations listed below, you can write to the addresses given.
Friends of the Earth
Friends of the Earth (FOE) campaigns on a range of problems in... | [
"Friends of the Earth",
"World Wide Fund For Nature",
"Greenpeace",
"BirdLife International"
] |
Why are community groups producing noise maps? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Noise pollution in cities is causing out health to suffer, according to the World Health Organization. Recently, researchers at the Free University of Brussels in Beigium have developed an applocation: NoiseTube. It allows everyone who downloads it the ability to measure the amount of noise they are exposed to... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19542.txt | Noise pollution in cities is causing out health to suffer, according to the World Health Organization. Recently, researchers at the Free University of Brussels in Beigium have developed an applocation: NoiseTube. It allows everyone who downloads it the ability to measure the amount of noise they are exposed to by trans... | [
"To make more people use noise maps",
"To prove they are useful tools to control noise pollution",
"To make the authorities aware they are experiecing noise pollution",
"To collect valid information for the researchers"
] |
What did the students do when the author started his class? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A year after graduation, I was offered a position teaching a writing class. Teaching was a profession I had never seriously considered, though several of my stories had been published. I accepted the job without hesitation, as it would allow me to wear a tie and go by the name of Mr. Davis. My father went by t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high698.txt | A year after graduation, I was offered a position teaching a writing class. Teaching was a profession I had never seriously considered, though several of my stories had been published. I accepted the job without hesitation, as it would allow me to wear a tie and go by the name of Mr. Davis. My father went by the same n... | [
"They began to talk.",
"They stayed silent.",
"They raised their hands.",
"They shouted to be heard."
] |
According to the passage, what's the Couchsurfing? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever thought about seeing the world for free? Although it may sound impossible, there's a growing community that is making that dream one step closer.
The community is called Couchsurfing. The idea is that people open their homes up to travelers for free, and in exchange both people will learn from ea... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5086.txt | Have you ever thought about seeing the world for free? Although it may sound impossible, there's a growing community that is making that dream one step closer.
The community is called Couchsurfing. The idea is that people open their homes up to travelers for free, and in exchange both people will learn from each other.... | [
"A travel way to offer the travelers their homes for free.",
"Offer food to the travelers for free.",
"Show some places of interest for free.",
"Take the travelers to some places in the city for free."
] |
Jason bought a new bookcase that can hold a maximum of 80 pounds of weight. Jason has 70 hardcover books that each weigh half a pound, 30 textbooks that each weigh 2 pounds, and 3 knick-knacks that each weight 6 pounds. How many pounds over the bookcase's weight limit is this total collection of items? | First find the total weight of the hardcover books: 70 books * .5 pound/book = <<70*.5=35>>35 pounds
Then find the total weight of the textbooks: 30 books * 2 pounds/book = <<30*2=60>>60 pounds
Then find the total weight of the knick-knacks: 3 knick-knacks * 6 pounds/knick-knack = <<3*6=18>>18 pounds
Then find the tota... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jason bought a new bookcase that can hold a maximum of 80 pounds of weight. Jason has 70 hardcover books that each weigh half a pound, 30 textbooks that each weigh 2 pounds, and 3 knick-knacks that each weight 6 pounds. How many pounds over the bookcase's weight limit is this total collection of items? | First find the total weight of the hardcover books: 70 books * .5 pound/book = <<70*.5=35>>35 pounds
Then find the total weight of the textbooks: 30 books * 2 pounds/book = <<30*2=60>>60 pounds
Then find the total weight of the knick-knacks: 3 knick-knacks * 6 pounds/knick-knack = <<3*6=18>>18 pounds
Then find the tota... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The two boys Tom and Fred are _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tom and Fred are students. They are twelve years old, and they are in the same class in their school. On Monday morning, they have a fight in class, and their teacher is angry. She says to the boys, "Come here after school this afternoon, and write your names 1,000 times ."
After the last class, Tom and Fre... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4179.txt | Tom and Fred are students. They are twelve years old, and they are in the same class in their school. On Monday morning, they have a fight in class, and their teacher is angry. She says to the boys, "Come here after school this afternoon, and write your names 1,000 times ."
After the last class, Tom and Fred are in ... | [
"brothers",
"friends",
"classmates",
"cousins."
] |
7 out of 40 people in a cafeteria are wearing checkered shirts. The rest of the people are wearing vertical stripes and horizontal stripes. The number of people wearing horizontal stripes is 4 times as many as the people wearing checkered shirts. How many people are wearing vertical stripes? | 40 people - 7 people = <<40-7=33>>33 people are wearing stripes.
The number of people wearing horizontal stripes is 4 horizontal stripes/checkered shirt x 7 checkered shirts = <<4*7=28>>28 horizontal stripes
The number of people wearing vertical stripes is 33 total stripes - 28 horizontal stripes = <<33-28=5>>5 vertica... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | 7 out of 40 people in a cafeteria are wearing checkered shirts. The rest of the people are wearing vertical stripes and horizontal stripes. The number of people wearing horizontal stripes is 4 times as many as the people wearing checkered shirts. How many people are wearing vertical stripes? | 40 people - 7 people = <<40-7=33>>33 people are wearing stripes.
The number of people wearing horizontal stripes is 4 horizontal stripes/checkered shirt x 7 checkered shirts = <<4*7=28>>28 horizontal stripes
The number of people wearing vertical stripes is 33 total stripes - 28 horizontal stripes = <<33-28=5>>5 vertica... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The best title of the passage is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
April Fool's Day , was a day of laughing and jokes. This day is kept in many countries, not only in Britain and the USA. This is a day to play jokes and make people laugh. Nobody knows when was the beginning of this custom. Some people connect it with the end of winter and the return of spring which make peopl... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11442.txt | April Fool's Day , was a day of laughing and jokes. This day is kept in many countries, not only in Britain and the USA. This is a day to play jokes and make people laugh. Nobody knows when was the beginning of this custom. Some people connect it with the end of winter and the return of spring which make people merry a... | [
"How people in the west spend their April Fool's Day",
"Customs are different",
"How British people celebrate their holidays",
"How April Fool's Day comes about"
] |
A person who is interested in Internet can go to _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Festival Activities Programme
TIME AND PLACE
October 24~30
Oct. 24,30:9:00 am~4:00 pm
Oct. 25~29:12:00 pm~9:00 pm
at Kerry Center Hotel
Classroom area
(1) English Taster l,esson
(2) Food health... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23251.txt | Festival Activities Programme
TIME AND PLACE
October 24~30
Oct. 24,30:9:00 am~4:00 pm
Oct. 25~29:12:00 pm~9:00 pm
at Kerry Center Hotel
Classroom area
(1) English Taster l,esson
(2) Food health-keeping ... | [
"Computer area at 9 pm Oct. 30",
"Internet Training area at 11 am Oct. 24",
"Classroom area at 8:00 pm Oct. g6",
"I.ectures at 9:00 pm Oct. 29"
] |
Who is cool? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know S.H.E.? It is a singing group from Taiwan, China. Three girls are in it. They are Seilina, Hebe and Ella. Their Chinese names are Ren Jiaxuan (Seilina), Tian Fuzhen (Hebe) and Chen Jiahua (Ella).
Look! Here is a photo. Silina is very nice. Her hair is long. She is not short and not tall. Ella look... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3569.txt | Do you know S.H.E.? It is a singing group from Taiwan, China. Three girls are in it. They are Seilina, Hebe and Ella. Their Chinese names are Ren Jiaxuan (Seilina), Tian Fuzhen (Hebe) and Chen Jiahua (Ella).
Look! Here is a photo. Silina is very nice. Her hair is long. She is not short and not tall. Ella looks like a ... | [
"Ren Jiaxuan",
"Tian Fuzhen",
"Chen Jiahua",
"the three girls"
] |
You can not see the book when you close your eyes, because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Suppose you are reading a book. Suppose, too, you suddenly close your eyes. Can you still see the book? "Of course not," you will say. But can you tell why? You would probably say, "When I close my eyes my eyesight cannot get out of my eyes to get to the book. " But this explanation is wrong.
You cannot s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23726.txt | Suppose you are reading a book. Suppose, too, you suddenly close your eyes. Can you still see the book? "Of course not," you will say. But can you tell why? You would probably say, "When I close my eyes my eyesight cannot get out of my eyes to get to the book. " But this explanation is wrong.
You cannot see any ob... | [
"your eyes are too close to it",
"closed eyes are out of sight",
"your eyesight cannot get to it",
"the light from it cannot get into your eyes"
] |
What's the author's attitude towards night owls? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
They are most likely to be healthy, wealthy and wise, according to the old saying.
But those who are early to bed and early to rise do not always have the upper hand, researchers say. They have revealed that night owls are generally brighter and wealthier than those able to get up early in the morning.
1 Expe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18219.txt | They are most likely to be healthy, wealthy and wise, according to the old saying.
But those who are early to bed and early to rise do not always have the upper hand, researchers say. They have revealed that night owls are generally brighter and wealthier than those able to get up early in the morning.
1 Experts from ... | [
"Skeptical.",
"Negative.",
"Subjective.",
"Objective."
] |
The hotheaded are people who _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although credit cards are becoming a more acceptable part of the financial scene, they are still regarded with doubts by many as being a major part of the "live now pay later" syndrome .Along with hire-purchase, rental and leasing schemes , they provide encouragement to spend more money.Of course, it is only t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2276.txt | Although credit cards are becoming a more acceptable part of the financial scene, they are still regarded with doubts by many as being a major part of the "live now pay later" syndrome .Along with hire-purchase, rental and leasing schemes , they provide encouragement to spend more money.Of course, it is only the hothea... | [
"spend more money than they have",
"spend less money than other people",
"save money",
"make money"
] |
The author's primary purpose in writing this passage was to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No one should be forced to wear a uniform under any circumstance. Uniforms are controlling the human spirit and totally unnecessary in a democratic society. Uniforms tell the world that the person who wears one has no value as an individual but only lives to function as a part of the whole. The individual in ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9278.txt | No one should be forced to wear a uniform under any circumstance. Uniforms are controlling the human spirit and totally unnecessary in a democratic society. Uniforms tell the world that the person who wears one has no value as an individual but only lives to function as a part of the whole. The individual in a uniform... | [
"show that uniforms are not possible in a democratic society",
"advise the government to change the rules of wearing uniforms",
"advocate stronger governmental controls on the wearing of uniforms",
"convince the reader that uniforms have more disadvantages than advantages"
] |
The wallet the businessman lost _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A businessman lost his wallet. There was plenty of money in it. So he made a promise, "If someone finds my wallet and returns it to me, I'll give half the money to him."
A dustman found the wallet in a dustbin. He sent it back to the loser. But the businessman changed his mind.
"There was still a diamond ring ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2103.txt | A businessman lost his wallet. There was plenty of money in it. So he made a promise, "If someone finds my wallet and returns it to me, I'll give half the money to him."
A dustman found the wallet in a dustbin. He sent it back to the loser. But the businessman changed his mind.
"There was still a diamond ring in my wal... | [
"was found in a shop",
"was sent to the judge",
"was found in a dustbin",
"was never to be found"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr Brown and Mr Green are in the garden. They are neighbours. Mr Green asks, "What's the matter?". Mr Brown says, "My house is too small! I want a big house!".
Mr Green is very clever. He has a good idea. "Buy a dog!" says Mr Green. "A dog?" says Mr Brown. "That's a funny idea! Well, OK."
So Mr Brown buys a do... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6825.txt | Mr Brown and Mr Green are in the garden. They are neighbours. Mr Green asks, "What's the matter?". Mr Brown says, "My house is too small! I want a big house!".
Mr Green is very clever. He has a good idea. "Buy a dog!" says Mr Green. "A dog?" says Mr Brown. "That's a funny idea! Well, OK."
So Mr Brown buys a dog. He put... | [
"Mr Brown is very clever.",
"Mr Green has a small house.",
"Finally Mr Green buys a new house.",
"Mr Brown doesn't live far away from Mr Green."
] |
The advice is from _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Students learn many subjects at school, like Chinese, English, math and physics. Some students think it's hard to do well in math. They say it's boring. Why do they say this? First, some math problems are so hard for them. They spend a lot of time on them, but they can't work them out, so they lost heart . Sec... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle39.txt | Students learn many subjects at school, like Chinese, English, math and physics. Some students think it's hard to do well in math. They say it's boring. Why do they say this? First, some math problems are so hard for them. They spend a lot of time on them, but they can't work them out, so they lost heart . Second, they... | [
"a math teacher",
"an English teacher",
"a student",
"a doctor"
] |
The rate of evolution is influenced by the rate of changes to what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The rate of evolution is influenced by the rate of changes to what? | the environment | science | null | null | null | the earth | dna | migration | the environment | The rate of evolution is influenced by how quickly the environment is changing. Long periods of gradual evolutionary change may be interrupted by short bursts of rapid change. | null | null | null |
Peter and Kristin are to read 20 fantasy novels each in a week. Peter can read three times as fast as Kristin. If Peter reads one book in 18 hours, how long will Kristin read half of her books? | Since Peter reads three times as fast as Kristin, Kristin will take 18*3 = <<18*3=54>>54 hours to read one book.
Kristin reads half of her books, a total of 20/2 = <<20/2=10>>10 books.
The time Kristin will take to read half of her books is 10*54 = <<10*54=540>>540
#### 540 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Peter and Kristin are to read 20 fantasy novels each in a week. Peter can read three times as fast as Kristin. If Peter reads one book in 18 hours, how long will Kristin read half of her books? | Since Peter reads three times as fast as Kristin, Kristin will take 18*3 = <<18*3=54>>54 hours to read one book.
Kristin reads half of her books, a total of 20/2 = <<20/2=10>>10 books.
The time Kristin will take to read half of her books is 10*54 = <<10*54=540>>540
#### 540 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Where is the article probably from?_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the first programme,The Mexican Wave, the focus is on the Orange Monarch butterfly.
Each autumn in the pine forests of central prefix = st1 /Mexico, one of the greatest natural phenomena appears, as tens of millions of beautiful orange Monarch butterflies pour into the trees to spend the winter months.
Som... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17975.txt | In the first programme,The Mexican Wave, the focus is on the Orange Monarch butterfly.
Each autumn in the pine forests of central prefix = st1 /Mexico, one of the greatest natural phenomena appears, as tens of millions of beautiful orange Monarch butterflies pour into the trees to spend the winter months.
Some of them... | [
"A newspaper",
"A magazine",
"A journal",
"A radio programme"
] |
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