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Why couldn't the poor farmer lift the bag of wheat? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day a poor farmer was taking a bag of wheat to town. Suddenly the bag fell off his horse onto the road. He did not know what he could do about it because it was too heavy for him to lift by himself. He only hoped that someone would soon pass by and lend him a hand.
Just at his moment, a man riding a horse ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1590.txt | One day a poor farmer was taking a bag of wheat to town. Suddenly the bag fell off his horse onto the road. He did not know what he could do about it because it was too heavy for him to lift by himself. He only hoped that someone would soon pass by and lend him a hand.
Just at his moment, a man riding a horse came up t... | [
"Because he was too young to lift the bag",
"Because he was too old to lift the bag",
"Because the bag was too heavy for him to lift",
"Because the bag was too large for him to lift"
] |
According to Dr. Gibbs' theories, trees will become weaker if they _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was growing up, I had an old neighbor named Dr. Gibbs. He didn't look like any doctor I'd ever known. He never yelled at us for playing in his yard. I remember him as someone who was a lot nicer than most of the adults in our community.
When Dr. Gibbs wasn't saving lives, he was planting trees. His hous... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11850.txt | When I was growing up, I had an old neighbor named Dr. Gibbs. He didn't look like any doctor I'd ever known. He never yelled at us for playing in his yard. I remember him as someone who was a lot nicer than most of the adults in our community.
When Dr. Gibbs wasn't saving lives, he was planting trees. His house sat on ... | [
"are lack of care",
"are watered",
"are weeded out",
"are beaten"
] |
"Dads Make a Difference" is a(n) _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is "Dads Make a Difference"?
A service-learning opportunity for teens that deals with fatherhood, parenting, and so on.
Older teens, grades 10--12, teach younger teens, grades 6--9, about the importance of fathers in children's lives, the legal and financial responsibilities of parenting.
Teen teacher tra... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14650.txt | What is "Dads Make a Difference"?
A service-learning opportunity for teens that deals with fatherhood, parenting, and so on.
Older teens, grades 10--12, teach younger teens, grades 6--9, about the importance of fathers in children's lives, the legal and financial responsibilities of parenting.
Teen teacher training goa... | [
"name of a school",
"training center",
"social organization",
"education program"
] |
What type of lines run next to each other? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of lines run next to each other? | contour lines | science | null | null | null | fault lines | perpendicular lines | crater lines | contour lines | Contour lines run next to each other. Each contour line is separated by a constant difference in elevation, usually noted on the map. | null | null | null |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the researchers? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Babies are not just passing idle time when they stare at the television--they are actually learning about the world, U. S. researchers said.
Parents may want to limit what their babies see on television, based on the study, said Donna Mumme, assistant professor of psychology at Tuffs University in Boston, who ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8359.txt | Babies are not just passing idle time when they stare at the television--they are actually learning about the world, U. S. researchers said.
Parents may want to limit what their babies see on television, based on the study, said Donna Mumme, assistant professor of psychology at Tuffs University in Boston, who led the r... | [
"Parents may want to limit what their babies see on television.",
"Actors may try to behave themselves well in front of babies.",
"Babies may be allowed to choose what they see on TV.",
"Watching TV does harm to babies' eyes."
] |
According to the passage, the writer _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One Sunday, I took my daughter to the seaside. On arriving at the beach, I saw JoJo, a wealthy man in hotel business. We sat down to chat in an open air cafe while I watched my daughter enjoy herself on the swings in front of us.
Suddenly, our conversation was interrupted by a stranger, who politely asked pe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12302.txt | One Sunday, I took my daughter to the seaside. On arriving at the beach, I saw JoJo, a wealthy man in hotel business. We sat down to chat in an open air cafe while I watched my daughter enjoy herself on the swings in front of us.
Suddenly, our conversation was interrupted by a stranger, who politely asked permission ... | [
"often go to the beach with his daughter",
"is often troubled by his audience",
"was unwilling to help James",
"met JoJo at the beach by accident"
] |
The main idea of the text is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. Organizations in Britain have planned numerous events to honor him.
In Stratford-upon-Avon, his birthplace, the tourism organization has a great number of free events, including performances of Shakespeare's plays, and a dazzling fireworks di... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19963.txt | April 23 marks the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare's death. Organizations in Britain have planned numerous events to honor him.
In Stratford-upon-Avon, his birthplace, the tourism organization has a great number of free events, including performances of Shakespeare's plays, and a dazzling fireworks display. An... | [
"the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare's death",
"the influence Shakespeare has on English",
"the achievements of William Shakespeare",
"Shakespeare's color1ful and fruitful life"
] |
The underline sentence means that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I remember reading a story once about a man who found a bag with a lot of clay balls by the seashore. They didn't look like much, but they intrigued (......) the man so he took the bag with him.
As he walked along the beach, to pass the time, he would throw the clay balls one at a time out into the ocean as ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7004.txt | I remember reading a story once about a man who found a bag with a lot of clay balls by the seashore. They didn't look like much, but they intrigued (......) the man so he took the bag with him.
As he walked along the beach, to pass the time, he would throw the clay balls one at a time out into the ocean as far as he... | [
"we will see the sunshine",
"we will see a beautiful jewel",
"we will find the inner beauty",
"we will find the external beauty"
] |
What the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you often play with your pet dog or cat? Do you like touching wild animals such as squirrels? They are cute. But be careful. If they bite you, you may get a terrible disease----rabies.
Believe it or not, in the last five months, rabies killed more people in China than any other disease. 2,254 people got rab... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high853.txt | Do you often play with your pet dog or cat? Do you like touching wild animals such as squirrels? They are cute. But be careful. If they bite you, you may get a terrible disease----rabies.
Believe it or not, in the last five months, rabies killed more people in China than any other disease. 2,254 people got rabies in th... | [
"Don't keep pets",
"How to keep pets",
"Watch out for rabies",
"Pets with rabies"
] |
where is this passage probably from? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you are traveling, it's vital to know about the customs and etiquette(,)of the global village. What we consider polite behavior at home isn't always accepted outside our borders.
* Etiquette of Gift Giving
Gift giving should be a happy, positive experience. When selecting a present for someone in Netherla... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19617.txt | When you are traveling, it's vital to know about the customs and etiquette(,)of the global village. What we consider polite behavior at home isn't always accepted outside our borders.
* Etiquette of Gift Giving
Gift giving should be a happy, positive experience. When selecting a present for someone in Netherlands, don'... | [
"A news report.",
"A culture column.",
"A travel essay.",
"A food magazine."
] |
In the first experiment, the subjects _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever had the strange feeling that you were being watched? You turned around and, sure enough, someone was looking right at you!
Parapsychologists say that humans have a natural ability to sense when someone is looking at them. To research whether such a "sixth sense" really exists, Robert Baker, a p... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11394.txt | Have you ever had the strange feeling that you were being watched? You turned around and, sure enough, someone was looking right at you!
Parapsychologists say that humans have a natural ability to sense when someone is looking at them. To research whether such a "sixth sense" really exists, Robert Baker, a psychologi... | [
"were not told that they would be stared at",
"lost their sense when they were stared at",
"were not sure when the would be stared at",
"were uncomfortable when they were stared at"
] |
In earthworms, the skin serves as what type of organ? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In earthworms, the skin serves as what type of organ? | respiratory | science | null | null | null | excretory | kidney | reproductive | respiratory | null | null | null | |
According to Ronald Harris, U2's new album is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
February 28th, 2009 2:54 am GMT
I have to say that am shocked at just how bad the new music is. This cannot be the same band that produced great albums such as HTDAAB and ATYCLB! This is awful! They either do not care anymore, or have completely lost it. I never thought U2 would become irrelevant, but they hav... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11504.txt | February 28th, 2009 2:54 am GMT
I have to say that am shocked at just how bad the new music is. This cannot be the same band that produced great albums such as HTDAAB and ATYCLB! This is awful! They either do not care anymore, or have completely lost it. I never thought U2 would become irrelevant, but they have officia... | [
"pretty good",
"so bad",
"the same as before",
"completely fresh"
] |
It can be concluded from the passage that | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The audience nodded in agreement when the speaker, a teacher from a community college, said, "High school English teachers are not doing their jobs." He described the shortcomings of his students, all high school graduates who can use language only at Grade 9 level. I was unable to determine from his answers t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23577.txt | The audience nodded in agreement when the speaker, a teacher from a community college, said, "High school English teachers are not doing their jobs." He described the shortcomings of his students, all high school graduates who can use language only at Grade 9 level. I was unable to determine from his answers to my ques... | [
"it is suitable to include English as a school subject",
"the author agrees with the speaker over the standard of English at Grade 9 level",
"English language teaching is an easy job",
"language improvement needs time and effort"
] |
Which of the following best describes what Lasn has done? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Kalle Lasn was in a supermarket parking lot one afternoon when he had an experience that changed his life.In order to shop at the store, he needed to put money into the shopping cart to use it.Annoyed that he had to "pay to shop," Lasn jammed the coin into the cart so that it wouldn't work.It was an act of _ -... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1486.txt | Kalle Lasn was in a supermarket parking lot one afternoon when he had an experience that changed his life.In order to shop at the store, he needed to put money into the shopping cart to use it.Annoyed that he had to "pay to shop," Lasn jammed the coin into the cart so that it wouldn't work.It was an act of _ --the firs... | [
"One step at a time.",
"We can and must change the world.",
"Accept what you can't change.",
"Everyone deserves a second chance."
] |
Who can get some gifts at East China University of Science? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is reported by Chinese Xinhua News that students waste more food than the national average. So the campaign on school food waste is getting popular across the country. The move is part of a national campaign started by students at different schools.
At East China University of Science, students who finish t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4973.txt | It is reported by Chinese Xinhua News that students waste more food than the national average. So the campaign on school food waste is getting popular across the country. The move is part of a national campaign started by students at different schools.
At East China University of Science, students who finish their food... | [
"Students who buy some special cards.",
"Students who eat up all the food.",
"Students who do some dishes.",
"Students who spend money on gifts."
] |
How did publishers feel about the rising e-book sales inspired by the Kindle? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Despite the anxiety that Jones' Host--said by some to be the first digital novel--caused in 1993, publishers weren't too concerned that e-books would one day replace printed books. However, that attitude was changed suddenly in 2007 when Amazon's Kindle came onto the market, which led to e-book sales jumping u... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19910.txt | Despite the anxiety that Jones' Host--said by some to be the first digital novel--caused in 1993, publishers weren't too concerned that e-books would one day replace printed books. However, that attitude was changed suddenly in 2007 when Amazon's Kindle came onto the market, which led to e-book sales jumping up to 1,26... | [
"Worried.",
"Excited.",
"Curious.",
"Skeptical."
] |
Which of the following is NOT true of the hut village according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The first field season is now over at the hut village of the workmen who built the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. However, the archaeologists working on the excavation have found that they still have a great deal to do. The sun, the wind and tourists have left their mark on the village, originally discover... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20160.txt | The first field season is now over at the hut village of the workmen who built the tombs in the Valley of the Kings. However, the archaeologists working on the excavation have found that they still have a great deal to do. The sun, the wind and tourists have left their mark on the village, originally discovered by Ber... | [
"It has been damaged a lot.",
"It can tell us a lot about ancient Egypt.",
"It has attracted archaeologists' attention.",
"It has a lot of real treasures somewhere in it."
] |
A bag of dozen apples costs $14 and Brian has already spent $10 on kiwis and half that much on bananas. What's the maximum number of apples Brian can buy if he left his house with only $50 and needs to pay the $3.50 subway fare each way? | Brian requires a total of $3.50 + $3.50 = $<<3.5+3.5=7>>7 to pay for the round trip subway fare
We also know he has spent half (1/2) the amount he spent on kiwis on bananas, so he'll spend (1/2) * $10 = $5 on bananas
So far in total he has spent $7 for his subway fare + $5 on bananas + $10 on kiwis = $7 + $5 + $10 = $<... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A bag of dozen apples costs $14 and Brian has already spent $10 on kiwis and half that much on bananas. What's the maximum number of apples Brian can buy if he left his house with only $50 and needs to pay the $3.50 subway fare each way? | Brian requires a total of $3.50 + $3.50 = $<<3.5+3.5=7>>7 to pay for the round trip subway fare
We also know he has spent half (1/2) the amount he spent on kiwis on bananas, so he'll spend (1/2) * $10 = $5 on bananas
So far in total he has spent $7 for his subway fare + $5 on bananas + $10 on kiwis = $7 + $5 + $10 = $<... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
It can be known from the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The 2ndWorld Cup Live Painting Competition
Brief Introduction
The 2ndYouth World Cup Live Painting Competition is a global charity event hosted by Canada Youth Arts Development Foundation and supported by UNICEF. It is a global painting Olympic of the world's children and youth, and also a global charity event... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6549.txt | The 2ndWorld Cup Live Painting Competition
Brief Introduction
The 2ndYouth World Cup Live Painting Competition is a global charity event hosted by Canada Youth Arts Development Foundation and supported by UNICEF. It is a global painting Olympic of the world's children and youth, and also a global charity event aiming t... | [
"there are no given themes for all the participants",
"participants must use special tools to paint their entries",
"the groups are divided by the age of the participants",
"the larger the painting is, the more welcomed it is"
] |
Heather began her modeling career _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Heather Mills McCartney lives an admirable life, attending celebrity parties, meeting regularly with the rich and famous and doing meaningful work for charity. All who work with her admire and respect her. But Heather's life hasn't always been so easy. When Heather was only 9 years old, her mother abandoned he... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1228.txt | Heather Mills McCartney lives an admirable life, attending celebrity parties, meeting regularly with the rich and famous and doing meaningful work for charity. All who work with her admire and respect her. But Heather's life hasn't always been so easy. When Heather was only 9 years old, her mother abandoned her and her... | [
"due to her mother's encouragement",
"after her brothers abandoned her",
"because of her excellent intelligence and performances",
"because she was especially beautiful"
] |
When the author was a child, he _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Summer Rain
The worst days of any summer are the rainy ones. We spend all year looking forward to nice weather and long, hot days. All of winter, with its cloudy days and bitter cold, we dream of those endless days at the beach, lying on the sand and enjoying the bright and burning sun. And then, summer comes,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11151.txt | Summer Rain
The worst days of any summer are the rainy ones. We spend all year looking forward to nice weather and long, hot days. All of winter, with its cloudy days and bitter cold, we dream of those endless days at the beach, lying on the sand and enjoying the bright and burning sun. And then, summer comes, and it r... | [
"hated rainy days",
"liked staying indoors",
"preferred cooler weather",
"dreamed on summer days"
] |
The text implies that Jordan is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I promised Michael I wouldn't mention this until the season was over.Now l think it's time.
Early last season, I wrote a column about an art of kindness I had seen Jordan do to a disabled child outside the stadium.After it ran,I got a call from a man in the western suburbs.He said,"I read what you wrote about ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15878.txt | I promised Michael I wouldn't mention this until the season was over.Now l think it's time.
Early last season, I wrote a column about an art of kindness I had seen Jordan do to a disabled child outside the stadium.After it ran,I got a call from a man in the western suburbs.He said,"I read what you wrote about Jordan.bu... | [
"an excellent basketball player",
"good at dealing with problems of life",
"always ready to make friends with young people",
"willing to do whatever he can for the good of society"
] |
Where does the text probably come from? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a very special course at Knnet School, the social-science teacher Adam Smith guides his students through the "married life". Unlike the traditional course, Adam makes his students experience the real problems married ones may face like housing and child care. "No one tells kids about money-managing problems... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13320.txt | In a very special course at Knnet School, the social-science teacher Adam Smith guides his students through the "married life". Unlike the traditional course, Adam makes his students experience the real problems married ones may face like housing and child care. "No one tells kids about money-managing problems," says A... | [
"A science book.",
"A library guide.",
"A newspaper report.",
"A project handbook."
] |
What can be inferred from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many areas of cropland in Bangladesh are becoming unfit for farming. The land is becoming salty. It is a big problem for the small country which has more than 155 million people because growing crops is the most common way Bangladeshis support themselves.
Farmers in the country are learning to grow vegetables ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19390.txt | Many areas of cropland in Bangladesh are becoming unfit for farming. The land is becoming salty. It is a big problem for the small country which has more than 155 million people because growing crops is the most common way Bangladeshis support themselves.
Farmers in the country are learning to grow vegetables in so-cal... | [
"Living conditions in Bangladesh is not easy.",
"Villagers put containers on bricks to make them off the ground.",
"Villagers are trying to produce vegetables that can grow in salty soil.",
"People in village CHandipur live a happier life than people other part of Bangladesh."
] |
Jenny introduced some interesting children's story books to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jenny wanted to encourage students to read more famous books, so she decided to put an introduction to some interesting children's story books in the school newspaper.
The Little Prince (<<>> is a famous work written by French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery. In the book, the little prince leaves his own plane... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3396.txt | Jenny wanted to encourage students to read more famous books, so she decided to put an introduction to some interesting children's story books in the school newspaper.
The Little Prince (<<>> is a famous work written by French writer Antoine de Saint-Exupery. In the book, the little prince leaves his own planet to expl... | [
"encourage students to read more",
"encourage students to write more",
"show off the books she has read",
"make money by selling books"
] |
Bertrand Russell's works are mentioned in the text as an example of _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To develop one's fine taste in English, one of the most effective ways is to read English books widely. Yet one may be at a loss to choose the proper books, especially as a beginner. I would like to share some of my experience.
My first English novel was Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, but my experience was... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22717.txt | To develop one's fine taste in English, one of the most effective ways is to read English books widely. Yet one may be at a loss to choose the proper books, especially as a beginner. I would like to share some of my experience.
My first English novel was Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice, but my experience was somewhat... | [
"Perfect dramas",
"best-written poems",
"beautiful essays",
"humorous short stories ."
] |
The author realized that drugs were really killing him when he | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"How call I obtain more drugs?" I cried."I can't live without the help of drugs!''.You see,I was only 14 years of age when someone said to me,"Here,smoke this! It will make you feel good." So that is how my habit of d rug-taking began.
Soon I felt I could not live without more and more drugs.So I found I neede... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23613.txt | "How call I obtain more drugs?" I cried."I can't live without the help of drugs!''.You see,I was only 14 years of age when someone said to me,"Here,smoke this! It will make you feel good." So that is how my habit of d rug-taking began.
Soon I felt I could not live without more and more drugs.So I found I needed more an... | [
"took drugs for the first time",
"began to point his gun at other people",
"had no money to pay for drugs",
"was deserted by all his friends and his family"
] |
What is the process by which the substances you consume are taken up by the blood? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the process by which the substances you consume are taken up by the blood? | absorption | science | null | null | null | digestion | evaporation | filtration | absorption | Absorption is the process that allows substances you eat to be taken up by the blood. After food is broken down into small nutrient molecules, the molecules are absorbed by the blood. After absorption, the nutrient molecules travel in the bloodstream to cells throughout the body. This happens mostly in the small intest... | null | null | null |
Henry, John and Leo collected some seashells from the beach. Henry collected 11, Paul 24. If they initially collected 59 seashells in total and Leo gave a quarter of his collection to a younger kid they met, how many do they have in total now? | Henry and Paul collected a total of 11+24 = <<11+24=35>>35 seashells
To make a total of 59, Leo must have collected 59-35 = <<59-35=24>>24 seashells
He gave out a quarter of 24 seashells which is 24*(1/4) = <<24*(1/4)=6>>6 seashells
They are now left with 59-6 = <<59-6=53>>53 seashells
#### 53 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Henry, John and Leo collected some seashells from the beach. Henry collected 11, Paul 24. If they initially collected 59 seashells in total and Leo gave a quarter of his collection to a younger kid they met, how many do they have in total now? | Henry and Paul collected a total of 11+24 = <<11+24=35>>35 seashells
To make a total of 59, Leo must have collected 59-35 = <<59-35=24>>24 seashells
He gave out a quarter of 24 seashells which is 24*(1/4) = <<24*(1/4)=6>>6 seashells
They are now left with 59-6 = <<59-6=53>>53 seashells
#### 53 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What do you think of the "Millionaires March" in the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
By the growing national Occupy Wall Street movement, hundreds of protesters moved through midtown Manhattan on Tuesday. They called this "Millionaires March".
They marched two by two up the sidewalk, planning to pass the homes of some of New York City's wealthiest people. They said they didn't have a permit a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20508.txt | By the growing national Occupy Wall Street movement, hundreds of protesters moved through midtown Manhattan on Tuesday. They called this "Millionaires March".
They marched two by two up the sidewalk, planning to pass the homes of some of New York City's wealthiest people. They said they didn't have a permit and didn't... | [
"It's a name of the computer game.",
"It's part of Occupy Wall Street movement.",
"It's a book about millionaires in America.",
"It's the name of a special day in America."
] |
Where can you find this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today we celebrate our nation's school support staff and their tireless work in meeting the needs of all the students. See how Native American specialist Cecil Crawford is addressing a critical need by helping to lower the dropout rate at his school.
How Are You Celebrating American Education Week
Share your p... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19714.txt | Today we celebrate our nation's school support staff and their tireless work in meeting the needs of all the students. See how Native American specialist Cecil Crawford is addressing a critical need by helping to lower the dropout rate at his school.
How Are You Celebrating American Education Week
Share your plans and ... | [
"In a magazine.",
"On a website.",
"In a newspaper.",
"On a noticeboard."
] |
Which statement is true according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hans Christian Andersen put Denmark on the map of the world literature with his stories The Emperor's New Clothes,The Little MermaidandThe Ugly Duckling. Now Copenhagen, the country's capital, has become the center of the world political map, with 190 world leaders attending the climate talks there, not to men... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20141.txt | Hans Christian Andersen put Denmark on the map of the world literature with his stories The Emperor's New Clothes,The Little MermaidandThe Ugly Duckling. Now Copenhagen, the country's capital, has become the center of the world political map, with 190 world leaders attending the climate talks there, not to mention thou... | [
"Danish design pays more attention to arts than its function.",
"Danish products don't need much material.",
"Danish people like to keep a simple life.",
"Compared with other countries in Europe, Denmark does little in promoting arts."
] |
The passage mainly tells us that sportsmanship gets you through no matter whether _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you're into sports, you've seen it happen--tennis players jump over the net to shake hands after a hard match; football players exchange clothes after 90 minutes of knocking each other around; even boxers touch gloves at the beginning of each round. Players in every event, from spelling _ to golf, act in th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5.txt | If you're into sports, you've seen it happen--tennis players jump over the net to shake hands after a hard match; football players exchange clothes after 90 minutes of knocking each other around; even boxers touch gloves at the beginning of each round. Players in every event, from spelling _ to golf, act in this way. I... | [
"you win or lost",
"you play or learn",
"you are happy or not",
"you feel hard or not"
] |
kids have chickenpox from the passage ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One of Anna's friends has chickenpox . Two days later, Katie has chickenpox. Anna's mother says: " Your best friend has chickenpox . We have to keep an eye on you."
The next evening, Anna finds some red spots on her face. The next morning, she stays home from school. She can't go to her grandpa's birthday par... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1565.txt | One of Anna's friends has chickenpox . Two days later, Katie has chickenpox. Anna's mother says: " Your best friend has chickenpox . We have to keep an eye on you."
The next evening, Anna finds some red spots on her face. The next morning, she stays home from school. She can't go to her grandpa's birthday party. She c... | [
"Two",
"Three",
"Four",
"Five"
] |
Logan makes $65,000 a year. He spends $20,000 on rent every year, $5000 on groceries every year, and $8000 on gas every year. If he wants to have at least $42000 left, how much more money must he make each year? | Logan spends 20000+5000+8000 = <<20000+5000+8000=33000>>33000 a year.
Logan has 65000-33000 = <<65000-33000=32000>>32000 left a year.
Logan needs to make 42000-32000 = <<42000-32000=10000>>10000 more a year.
#### 10,000 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Logan makes $65,000 a year. He spends $20,000 on rent every year, $5000 on groceries every year, and $8000 on gas every year. If he wants to have at least $42000 left, how much more money must he make each year? | Logan spends 20000+5000+8000 = <<20000+5000+8000=33000>>33000 a year.
Logan has 65000-33000 = <<65000-33000=32000>>32000 left a year.
Logan needs to make 42000-32000 = <<42000-32000=10000>>10000 more a year.
#### 10,000 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What does "Native Americans" refer to in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After the coming of Europeans to the Americas, Indians were forced to change their way of life. Yet the influence of Native American culture is still felt throughout the United States.
Many of the foods commonly eaten in the United States today were first grown by American Indians. Among these foods are corn, ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20230.txt | After the coming of Europeans to the Americas, Indians were forced to change their way of life. Yet the influence of Native American culture is still felt throughout the United States.
Many of the foods commonly eaten in the United States today were first grown by American Indians. Among these foods are corn, white and... | [
"Europeans settling in the Americas.",
"People born and living in America.",
"American Indians.",
"Americans."
] |
The author's attitude towards weboholism is that of being _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new generation addiction is quickly spreading all over the world. Weboholism , a twentieth century disease, affects people from different ages. They surf the net, use e-mail and speak in chat rooms. They spend many hours on the computer, and it becomes a compulsive habit. They cannot stop, and it affects the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2227.txt | A new generation addiction is quickly spreading all over the world. Weboholism , a twentieth century disease, affects people from different ages. They surf the net, use e-mail and speak in chat rooms. They spend many hours on the computer, and it becomes a compulsive habit. They cannot stop, and it affects their lives.... | [
"optimistic",
"positive",
"oppositive",
"acceptable"
] |
Where did Sandy finish her primary school? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My younger sister Sandy was born on May 30 in Hum t County California. She grew up there in her early years and together we moved to Southern California, and then my parents moved back to Hum t County and this was where Sandy finished primary school and high school. She took her art classes at College of the R... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22429.txt | My younger sister Sandy was born on May 30 in Hum t County California. She grew up there in her early years and together we moved to Southern California, and then my parents moved back to Hum t County and this was where Sandy finished primary school and high school. She took her art classes at College of the Redwoods a... | [
"In Santa Rosa.",
"In Crescent City.",
"In Hum t County.",
"In Southern California."
] |
From the passage we can conclude that the small business owner will | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you are trying to achieve big goals in your life and work, the chances are that, from time to time, you hit rock bottom. Nothing works, nothing goes right, and nothing succeeds. At times like these, you may feel like throwing in the towel. But before you do, read the following story. It might just change yo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18794.txt | If you are trying to achieve big goals in your life and work, the chances are that, from time to time, you hit rock bottom. Nothing works, nothing goes right, and nothing succeeds. At times like these, you may feel like throwing in the towel. But before you do, read the following story. It might just change your mind.
... | [
"not turn to the wise man for help again",
"not give up in face of difficulties",
"give up his business later",
"grow some bamboo later"
] |
From the passage, we know that Obama's secret weapons are all these EXCEPT _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You might say that one reason Barack Obama is president of the US is because he knows how to give a good speech.
Since 2004, Obama has written and delivered thousands of speeches. These are usually praised for two reasons: he treats the audiences like intelligent adults, and he is able to express complicated ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22435.txt | You might say that one reason Barack Obama is president of the US is because he knows how to give a good speech.
Since 2004, Obama has written and delivered thousands of speeches. These are usually praised for two reasons: he treats the audiences like intelligent adults, and he is able to express complicated ideas in ... | [
"a writing team",
"a teleprompter",
"humor",
"motivation"
] |
Animals that live in groups with other members of their species are called what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Animals that live in groups with other members of their species are called what? | social animals | science | null | null | null | aggressive animals | available animals | grouping animals | social animals | Without communication, animals would not be able to live together in groups. Animals that live in groups with other members of their species are called social animals. Social animals include many species of insects, birds, and mammals. Specific examples are ants, bees, crows, wolves, and human beings. | null | null | null |
It is implied in the passage that about 200 years ago undergraduate instruction _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
US universities are among the best in the world. Since World War II, American scientists --- mostly working in universties or colleges --- have won more than half of all Nobel Prizes in physics and medicine. Foreign students rush to the United States by the tens of thousands. Last year they earned more than on... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3570.txt | US universities are among the best in the world. Since World War II, American scientists --- mostly working in universties or colleges --- have won more than half of all Nobel Prizes in physics and medicine. Foreign students rush to the United States by the tens of thousands. Last year they earned more than one quarter... | [
"began to change all of a sudden",
"was already threatened by research work",
"was the central part of higher education",
"began to be neglected in most universities"
] |
According to the passage, the idea of the class system in Britain _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
British society is considered to be divided into three main groups of classes--the Upper Class, the Middle Class, and the Lower or Working Class. This is known as the Class system and it is important to know something about it if you want to understand British people and society. Most British people grow up wi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19287.txt | British society is considered to be divided into three main groups of classes--the Upper Class, the Middle Class, and the Lower or Working Class. This is known as the Class system and it is important to know something about it if you want to understand British people and society. Most British people grow up with a deep... | [
"exists only in the mind of foreigners",
"is deeply rooted in the British people",
"is now under severe attack",
"is regarded as a long system"
] |
A heterogeneous mixture of particles of one substance distributed throughout a second substance in a different phase is known as what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A heterogeneous mixture of particles of one substance distributed throughout a second substance in a different phase is known as what? | suspension | science | null | null | null | fluid | disruption | solution | suspension | Summary A suspension is a heterogeneous mixture of particles of one substance distributed throughout a second phase; the dispersed particles separate from the dispersing phase on standing. In contrast, the particles in a colloid are smaller and do not separate on standing. A colloid can be classified as a sol, a disper... | null | null | null |
We can learn from the passages that Beaver _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How are you and your family going to celebrate Earth Day? It's great day to get outside and ride a bike, but there are other ways you could spend the day. Here are four books. You can learn more about the earth and the animals that make the world a special place to live.
The Busy Beaver, by Nicholas Oldland
Be... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6587.txt | How are you and your family going to celebrate Earth Day? It's great day to get outside and ride a bike, but there are other ways you could spend the day. Here are four books. You can learn more about the earth and the animals that make the world a special place to live.
The Busy Beaver, by Nicholas Oldland
Beaver is v... | [
"always plans things carefully",
"never takes care of the forest",
"decides to leave the forest forever",
"gets hurt because of his carelessness"
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When most of us hear the word chocolate, the verb that comes to mind is probably "eat", not "drink", and the most proper adjective would seem to be "sweet". But for about 90 percent of chocolate's long history, it was strictly a beverage , and sugar didn't have anything to do with it.
The Origin of Chocolate
... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5869.txt | When most of us hear the word chocolate, the verb that comes to mind is probably "eat", not "drink", and the most proper adjective would seem to be "sweet". But for about 90 percent of chocolate's long history, it was strictly a beverage , and sugar didn't have anything to do with it.
The Origin of Chocolate
Many mode... | [
"the history of chocolate is at most 4,000 years.",
"people around the world could buy things with chocolate.",
"chocolate was well paid attention to since it was born.",
"an American at least eats a pound of chocolate per month."
] |
What kind of person was Jerry? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jerry was a manager in a restaurant.He was always in a good mood and always had something positive to say.This really made me _ so one day I asked him,"It's hard to be a positive person all of the time.How do you do it?'' Jerry replied ,"Each morning I wake up and sayto myself,"Jerry, you can choose to be in a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1813.txt | Jerry was a manager in a restaurant.He was always in a good mood and always had something positive to say.This really made me _ so one day I asked him,"It's hard to be a positive person all of the time.How do you do it?'' Jerry replied ,"Each morning I wake up and sayto myself,"Jerry, you can choose to be in a good moo... | [
"He was serious.",
"He was helpful.",
"He was allergic.",
"He was happy and smart."
] |
A third of the contestants at a singing competition are female, and the rest are male. If there are 18 contestants in total, how many of them are male? | There are 18/3 = <<18/3=6>>6 female contestants.
There are 18-6 = <<18-6=12>>12 male contestants.
#### 12 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A third of the contestants at a singing competition are female, and the rest are male. If there are 18 contestants in total, how many of them are male? | There are 18/3 = <<18/3=6>>6 female contestants.
There are 18-6 = <<18-6=12>>12 male contestants.
#### 12 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What has the author learned from her own experiences? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chances
I really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job. I also think my work is important. There was a time when I thought I would never have that sort of career .
I wasn't an excellent student because I didn't do much schoolwork. In my final te... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3188.txt | Chances
I really love my job because I enjoy working with small children and like the challenges and awards from the job. I also think my work is important. There was a time when I thought I would never have that sort of career .
I wasn't an excellent student because I didn't do much schoolwork. In my final term I star... | [
"Qualifications are necessary for a career.",
"Hard work makes an excellent student.",
"One must choose the job she likes.",
"Less successful students can still have a career."
] |
Who can take part in the Curiosity Challenge? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Cambridge Science Festival Curiosity Challenge
Dare to Take the Curiosity Challenge!
The Cambridge Science Festival (CSF) is pleased to inform you of the sixth annual Curiosity Challenge. The challenge invites, even dares school students between the ages of 5 and 14 to create artwork or a piece of writing ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13969.txt | The Cambridge Science Festival Curiosity Challenge
Dare to Take the Curiosity Challenge!
The Cambridge Science Festival (CSF) is pleased to inform you of the sixth annual Curiosity Challenge. The challenge invites, even dares school students between the ages of 5 and 14 to create artwork or a piece of writing that show... | [
"School students.",
"Cambridge locals.",
"CSF winners.",
"MIT artists."
] |
How did one of the grandchildren find the watch? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Joe was an old man. The 75-year-old lived very happily in a village and had a beautiful family. Joe had four grandchildren, and they visited him during their holidays.
During one vacation, Joe was preparing his home for the kids: cleaning and buying their favorite foods. After he finished working, he realized ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7448.txt | Joe was an old man. The 75-year-old lived very happily in a village and had a beautiful family. Joe had four grandchildren, and they visited him during their holidays.
During one vacation, Joe was preparing his home for the kids: cleaning and buying their favorite foods. After he finished working, he realized he lost h... | [
"He cleaned the barn carefully again.",
"He searched the barn carefully for two hours.",
"He made no noise and followed the ticking sound.",
"He asked other children for help."
] |
The author's attitude towards Japanese decision-making is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Decision-making can be extremely difficult. Decision-making styles are significantly different in different cultures.
In any approach to a problem and in any negotiations, the Western world turns to the"I to you" approach while Japan,the "you to you" approach. The former means both sides present their argument... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15824.txt | Decision-making can be extremely difficult. Decision-making styles are significantly different in different cultures.
In any approach to a problem and in any negotiations, the Western world turns to the"I to you" approach while Japan,the "you to you" approach. The former means both sides present their arguments openly ... | [
"positive",
"critical",
"negative",
"casual"
] |
A "property" in Australia is a _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Robert is nine years old and Joanna is seven. They live at Mount Ebenezer. Their father has a big property. In Australia they call a farm a property.
Robert and Joana like school very much. At school they can talk to their friends, but Robert and Joanna can not see their friends. They live 100,perhaps 300,mile... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10457.txt | Robert is nine years old and Joanna is seven. They live at Mount Ebenezer. Their father has a big property. In Australia they call a farm a property.
Robert and Joana like school very much. At school they can talk to their friends, but Robert and Joanna can not see their friends. They live 100,perhaps 300,miles away an... | [
"house",
"school",
"farm",
"radio"
] |
What does the author do? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is the letter that Mr. White wrote before his death about his three books for children:
Dear Reader:
I receive many letters from children and can't answer them all -- there wouldn't be time enough in a day. That is why I am sending you this printed reply to your letter. I'll try to answer some of the ques... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high530.txt | This is the letter that Mr. White wrote before his death about his three books for children:
Dear Reader:
I receive many letters from children and can't answer them all -- there wouldn't be time enough in a day. That is why I am sending you this printed reply to your letter. I'll try to answer some of the questions tha... | [
"a writer",
"a reporter",
"a doctor",
"a teacher"
] |
Which of the following statements about Iguazu Falls is Not Trueaccording to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Wonder of Argentina Iguazu Falls
Missing the sun? Well, down in Argentina, its summertime and beautiful destinations like Iguazu Falls are waiting to be discovered. Lots to do and see, this is one place everyone needs to visit at least once in their lifetime.
Located in the northern province of Misiones, A... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21374.txt | The Wonder of Argentina Iguazu Falls
Missing the sun? Well, down in Argentina, its summertime and beautiful destinations like Iguazu Falls are waiting to be discovered. Lots to do and see, this is one place everyone needs to visit at least once in their lifetime.
Located in the northern province of Misiones, Argentina ... | [
"Iguazu Falls is well worth visiting.",
"Iguazu Falls is in the northern province of Misiones, Argentina on the Iguazu River.",
"President Roosevelt's wife has ever visited Iguazu Falls.",
"People living around Niagara Falls are poorer than those around Iguazu Falls."
] |
Blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and what else? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Blood is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and what else? | plasma | science | null | null | null | potassium | pathogens | hemoglobin | plasma | Did you know that blood is a tissue? Blood is a fluid connective tissue that is made up of red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets, and plasma. The cells that make up blood are pictured below ( Figure below ). The different parts of blood have different roles. | null | null | null |
A growth spurt requires constant divisions of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A growth spurt requires constant divisions of what? | cells | science | null | null | null | proteins | hairs | seeds | cells | To grow and develop, you must form new cells. Imagine how often your cells must divide during a growth spurt. Growing just an inch requires countless cell divisions. Your body must produce new bone cells, new skin cells, new cells in your blood vessels and so on. | null | null | null |
The passage is probably written for _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Listen up! Unilever to share the secrets of its success with students
What it is: Unilever campus talks
Who qualifies: college students
What it's about: Fortune 500 company Unilever will tour campuses this spring, giving a series of lectures to college students about the company's success in brand management, ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16808.txt | Listen up! Unilever to share the secrets of its success with students
What it is: Unilever campus talks
Who qualifies: college students
What it's about: Fortune 500 company Unilever will tour campuses this spring, giving a series of lectures to college students about the company's success in brand management, sales and... | [
"business managers",
"college students",
"laid-off workers",
"migrant groups"
] |
It can be learned from the passage that now Janet Luhrs _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More People Are Leaving the Rat Race for the Simple Life
Time is more precious than money for an increasing number of people who are choosing to live more with less--and liking it
Kay and Charles Giddens, two lawyers, sold their home to start a B&B hotel.Four years later, the couple dishes out banana pancake b... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12588.txt | More People Are Leaving the Rat Race for the Simple Life
Time is more precious than money for an increasing number of people who are choosing to live more with less--and liking it
Kay and Charles Giddens, two lawyers, sold their home to start a B&B hotel.Four years later, the couple dishes out banana pancake breakfast,... | [
"spends more time with her kids",
"has an interest in classical music",
"works as a reporter of a magazine",
"helps people buy recycled clothes"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On a cold winter afternoon, Susan was walking home from a supermarket. She was feeling a little tired, as she was carrying her shopping bags. They were so heavy that she decided to have a rest in the park. She walked towards the gate of the park. She noticed a poor man walking out of a restaurant in front of h... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2535.txt | On a cold winter afternoon, Susan was walking home from a supermarket. She was feeling a little tired, as she was carrying her shopping bags. They were so heavy that she decided to have a rest in the park. She walked towards the gate of the park. She noticed a poor man walking out of a restaurant in front of her. The m... | [
"The poor man had no money to buy food for his daughter.",
"It was the poor man's daughter's birthday.",
"The poor man asked Susan for some fruit.",
"The poor man's daughter was ill."
] |
What was Helen Lee's major consideration when she changed her job in the middle of her career? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is pretty much a one-way street. While it may be common for university researchers to try their luck in the commercial world, there is very little traffic in the opposite direction. Pay has always been the biggest deterrent, as people with families often feel they cannot afford the drop in salary when movin... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high703.txt | It is pretty much a one-way street. While it may be common for university researchers to try their luck in the commercial world, there is very little traffic in the opposite direction. Pay has always been the biggest deterrent, as people with families often feel they cannot afford the drop in salary when moving to a un... | [
"Flexible work hours.",
"Her research interests.",
"Her preference for the lifestyle on campus.",
"Prospects of academic accomplishments."
] |
Which of the following is not talked about in the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you looking for something fun and would you like to help other people in your free time? Then join us.
We have jobs for people of all ages;Anyone from twelve-year-old children to 80-year-old people can become one of us.
You can help people in many ways.Schools need help with taking care of children while t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5701.txt | Are you looking for something fun and would you like to help other people in your free time? Then join us.
We have jobs for people of all ages;Anyone from twelve-year-old children to 80-year-old people can become one of us.
You can help people in many ways.Schools need help with taking care of children while their pare... | [
"Help people in hospitals.",
"Help children in schools.",
"Help animals.",
"Teach cooking."
] |
Why did critics think engineered trees dangerous? Because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Special trees that grow faster, fight pollution, produce better wood, and even sense chemical attacks are being planted by scientists in the US.
When 40 per cent of Hawaii's US$14 million-a-year papaya industry was destroyed by a virus five years ago, work began on creating genetically engineered trees.
Resea... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5946.txt | Special trees that grow faster, fight pollution, produce better wood, and even sense chemical attacks are being planted by scientists in the US.
When 40 per cent of Hawaii's US$14 million-a-year papaya industry was destroyed by a virus five years ago, work began on creating genetically engineered trees.
Researchers su... | [
"these trees can destroy the balance of nature",
"everything except trees has been genetically engineered",
"trees are home to many endangered species",
"these trees may affect normal trees"
] |
How many people were in the museum during the robbery? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Three armed robbers stole two Pablo Picasso prints from an art museum in downtown Sao
Paulo on Thursday, which was the city's second high-profile art theft in less than a year. The bandits also took two oil paintings by well-know Brazilian artists Emiliano Di Cavalcanti and Lasar Segall, said Carla Regina, a s... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11156.txt | Three armed robbers stole two Pablo Picasso prints from an art museum in downtown Sao
Paulo on Thursday, which was the city's second high-profile art theft in less than a year. The bandits also took two oil paintings by well-know Brazilian artists Emiliano Di Cavalcanti and Lasar Segall, said Carla Regina, a spokeswoma... | [
"A lot. The museum was crowded.",
"Not too many. It was almost empty.",
"There were a lot of people outside the museum.",
"Only three of them."
] |
At fitness centers, _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all need to exercise.Doctors say it is good for us.It makes our heart and body strong.It also gives you more energy .And you will feel better about yourself.It's good to exercise twice a week.Twenty minutes each time is enough.
There are many ways to exercise.You can walk,run,play sports or swim.Many people... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle316.txt | We all need to exercise.Doctors say it is good for us.It makes our heart and body strong.It also gives you more energy .And you will feel better about yourself.It's good to exercise twice a week.Twenty minutes each time is enough.
There are many ways to exercise.You can walk,run,play sports or swim.Many people go to sp... | [
"you can buy expensive equipments",
"people can do many kinds of exercise",
"it is very expensive",
"exercising is not popular"
] |
Which point of view may the author agree to? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In modem society there is a great deal of argument about competition.Some value it highly,believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity.Others say that competition is bad, that it sets one person against another and that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people.
I have taught ma... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3292.txt | In modem society there is a great deal of argument about competition.Some value it highly,believing that it is responsible for social progress and prosperity.Others say that competition is bad, that it sets one person against another and that it leads to unfriendly relationship between people.
I have taught many childr... | [
"Every effort should be paid back.",
"Competition should be encouraged.",
"Winning should be a life--and--death matter.",
"Fear of failure should be removed in competition."
] |
When building houses , people tend to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How can we reduce the risk?
There are four general approaches to dealing with volcanic dangers. We can try to keep the danger from occurring-often an impossible task. We can try to change its path or reduce its impact on existing development. We can take steps to protect future development. We can also do our... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12870.txt | How can we reduce the risk?
There are four general approaches to dealing with volcanic dangers. We can try to keep the danger from occurring-often an impossible task. We can try to change its path or reduce its impact on existing development. We can take steps to protect future development. We can also do our best to ... | [
"judge volcanic dangers carefully",
"take volcanic dangers seriously",
"like to live near a quiet volcano",
"find a safer place far away from a volcano"
] |
In how many countries are the balls used as the students' chairs? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sitting on a chair all day in school can make anyone want to move around. So, more and more teachers are letting students have a ball. By sitting on exercise balls instead of chairs , teachers find students' posture and attention improve.
Dottie Pownall, a fifth-grade teacher in West Virginia, USA, has been u... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1696.txt | Sitting on a chair all day in school can make anyone want to move around. So, more and more teachers are letting students have a ball. By sitting on exercise balls instead of chairs , teachers find students' posture and attention improve.
Dottie Pownall, a fifth-grade teacher in West Virginia, USA, has been using ball... | [
"Four.",
"Three.",
"Two.",
"One."
] |
What makes Yu Gardens different from the other places in the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While you're in Shanghai, please come and take a walk round some of our interesting places.
Shanghai Museum
You must see this beautifully designed museum. It is a wonderful place to study Chinese art and history. There are ancient treasures, fantastic Chinese sculptures, paintings from all ages and many other ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5229.txt | While you're in Shanghai, please come and take a walk round some of our interesting places.
Shanghai Museum
You must see this beautifully designed museum. It is a wonderful place to study Chinese art and history. There are ancient treasures, fantastic Chinese sculptures, paintings from all ages and many other things fo... | [
"They cost very little to enter.",
"They make people love nature.",
"They are good for art research.",
"They have something nice to eat."
] |
Which of the following is right? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
He must have been completely lost in something he was reading because I had to tap on the windshield to get his attention."Is your cab available ?"I asked when he finally looked up at me.He nodded,then said apologetically as I settled into the back seat,"I'm sorry,but I was reading a letter."He sounded as if h... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17235.txt | He must have been completely lost in something he was reading because I had to tap on the windshield to get his attention."Is your cab available ?"I asked when he finally looked up at me.He nodded,then said apologetically as I settled into the back seat,"I'm sorry,but I was reading a letter."He sounded as if he had a c... | [
"The writer doesn't know what happened.",
"The writer understands the d river.",
"The driver left his best friend because they quarreled.",
"The driver doesn't care about his friend."
] |
The best title for the text is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Droughts are common in Kenya . Before ,they came every 10 years ,but now they seem to be hitting us more often and for a longer time .
We gave the droughts names :"longoza"was the drought when many animals died ; there was the drought of the "planes" because food was dropped from the air by planes; and one pa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5619.txt | Droughts are common in Kenya . Before ,they came every 10 years ,but now they seem to be hitting us more often and for a longer time .
We gave the droughts names :"longoza"was the drought when many animals died ; there was the drought of the "planes" because food was dropped from the air by planes; and one particularl... | [
"A Hungry Childhood Caused by Droughts",
"Food and Hunger",
"Protecting the Environment",
"Droughts and Their Names"
] |
The children the Council ran buses for in the past were those _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new plan for getting children to and from school is being started by the education authorities in part of Eastern England. This could end the worries of many parents fearful for their children's safety on the roads.
Until now the Country Council has only been prepared to provide bus services for children liv... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6961.txt | A new plan for getting children to and from school is being started by the education authorities in part of Eastern England. This could end the worries of many parents fearful for their children's safety on the roads.
Until now the Country Council has only been prepared to provide bus services for children living more ... | [
"whose parents were worried about them",
"who would have had to walk otherwise",
"who could not walk",
"who had to travel a long way"
] |
John started weightlifting when he was 16. When he first started he could Clean & Jerk 80 kg and he could Snatch 50 kg. He manages to double his clean and jerk and increase his snatch by 80%. What is his new combined total lifting capacity? | His clean and jerk goes to 80*2=<<80*2=160>>160 kg
His snatch increases by 50*.8=<<50*.8=40>>40 kg
So his snatch is now 50+40=<<50+40=90>>90 kg
So his total is 160+90=<<160+90=250>>250 kg
#### 250 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | John started weightlifting when he was 16. When he first started he could Clean & Jerk 80 kg and he could Snatch 50 kg. He manages to double his clean and jerk and increase his snatch by 80%. What is his new combined total lifting capacity? | His clean and jerk goes to 80*2=<<80*2=160>>160 kg
His snatch increases by 50*.8=<<50*.8=40>>40 kg
So his snatch is now 50+40=<<50+40=90>>90 kg
So his total is 160+90=<<160+90=250>>250 kg
#### 250 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What does the author believe as important in life? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At a certain time in our lives we consider every place as the possible site for a house.I have thus searched the country within a dozen miles of where I live.In imagination I have bought all the farms, one after another, and I knew their prices.
The nearest thing that I came to actual ownership was when I boug... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22502.txt | At a certain time in our lives we consider every place as the possible site for a house.I have thus searched the country within a dozen miles of where I live.In imagination I have bought all the farms, one after another, and I knew their prices.
The nearest thing that I came to actual ownership was when I bought the Ho... | [
"To own a farm",
"To satisfy his needs",
"To be free from worries",
"To live in the countryside"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The 2012 Olympic Games are coming. Many people will go to watch some matches. Here are some rules for the audience :
<1> Archery &shooting
Sit at the back or on either side of the field.
Keep quiet during the match.Set your mobile phone in a _ state or turn it off.
Don't use the flash on your camera.
When th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7254.txt | The 2012 Olympic Games are coming. Many people will go to watch some matches. Here are some rules for the audience :
<1> Archery &shooting
Sit at the back or on either side of the field.
Keep quiet during the match.Set your mobile phone in a _ state or turn it off.
Don't use the flash on your camera.
When the athlete... | [
"Drinks in glass bottles or cans are not allowed in a baseball match.",
"You can shout \"Come on!\" loudly at important moments in a football match.",
"When a runner falls,you can't rush over to help.",
"You can't shout loudly when watching the shooting match."
] |
what is the best title of the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Where there is a will, there is a way." Perhaps not many students can understand this better than 22-year-old Michael Ha. Because of his story of success, he has become an example of young people.
Michael Ha was born in a very poor family. His parents worked in Vietnam before they moved to Britain in 1980. Th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5136.txt | "Where there is a will, there is a way." Perhaps not many students can understand this better than 22-year-old Michael Ha. Because of his story of success, he has become an example of young people.
Michael Ha was born in a very poor family. His parents worked in Vietnam before they moved to Britain in 1980. They couldn... | [
"How to deal with the difficulties.",
"How to become a good student.",
"From a poor area to Cambridge",
"From \"worst school \" to Cambridge University."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Item 78431 The Video Camera Pen
$129. 95 ;Available for Immediate Shipment; Order by Phone :1-800-321-1484
This is the pen that has a built-in video camera, capturing(,)videos or still images with a click of its button. Ideal for use while secured in a pocket, it can capture up to five hours of video. Its bat... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9921.txt | Item 78431 The Video Camera Pen
$129. 95 ;Available for Immediate Shipment; Order by Phone :1-800-321-1484
This is the pen that has a built-in video camera, capturing(,)videos or still images with a click of its button. Ideal for use while secured in a pocket, it can capture up to five hours of video. Its battery prov... | [
"In fact, Item 78098 cannot tell time.",
"Item 77918 works as a DVD player.",
"In a way, Item 77281 is user-friendly",
"All the items include rechargeable batteries."
] |
We can infer from the text that reducing infectious diseases is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The World Health Organization and several other United Nations agencies are calling for a major new effort to fight malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS. These three infectious diseases killed almost 6 million people last year. That is about 10 percent of the total number of deaths around the world last year.
The WH... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6156.txt | The World Health Organization and several other United Nations agencies are calling for a major new effort to fight malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS. These three infectious diseases killed almost 6 million people last year. That is about 10 percent of the total number of deaths around the world last year.
The WHO and UN ... | [
"to help the countries develop better",
"to promote cooperation between countries",
"to help people get more scientific knowledge",
"to help people get a cleaner environment"
] |
The earliest frogs lived about _ million years ago. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Frogs are animals that can live both in water and on land.There are more than 5.000 kinds of frogs on the earth.The earliest known frogs lived about 190 million years ago and the frogs today still look the same.Here are some fun things that you might not know about frogs.Enjoy!
The Biggest and the Smallest Fro... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5398.txt | Frogs are animals that can live both in water and on land.There are more than 5.000 kinds of frogs on the earth.The earliest known frogs lived about 190 million years ago and the frogs today still look the same.Here are some fun things that you might not know about frogs.Enjoy!
The Biggest and the Smallest Frogs
Some f... | [
"20",
"30",
"50",
"190"
] |
Why doesn't Susan sometimes like her school life? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Susan. I am a junior high school student. I like my school and my friends. I like my school because we have good teachers. They teach us many things.
But then, I don't understand lots of things about school. I don't understand why we have to take so many tests . I have to take a heavy school bag ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1121.txt | My name is Susan. I am a junior high school student. I like my school and my friends. I like my school because we have good teachers. They teach us many things.
But then, I don't understand lots of things about school. I don't understand why we have to take so many tests . I have to take a heavy school bag with many... | [
"One of her teachers doesn't like her.",
"Her teachers don't work hard.",
"She doesn't have good friends.",
"She has to take a lot of tests."
] |
Which of the following is WRONG? . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mary went to Canada on vacation. After a week, she came back to New York. She told lots of interesting things to her best friend, Jack. Jack was very interested in Canada and decided to have a visit there. The next summer vacation, Mary and Jack had a plan to go to Canada together. But her mother was badly ill... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4352.txt | Mary went to Canada on vacation. After a week, she came back to New York. She told lots of interesting things to her best friend, Jack. Jack was very interested in Canada and decided to have a visit there. The next summer vacation, Mary and Jack had a plan to go to Canada together. But her mother was badly ill so she w... | [
"Jack didn't go to Canada because of the policeman.",
"Jack and Mary planned to go to Canada together.",
"A lot of policemen came to the front of Jack because of Mary's shout.",
"After Mary got to the airport, she had to go to the washroom"
] |
In a smoke detector, a battery in the electric circuit creates what between the metal plates? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In a smoke detector, a battery in the electric circuit creates what between the metal plates? | voltage | science | null | null | null | cooling | magnetism | hydrogen | voltage | Most of us have at least one device in our homes that guards our safety and, at the same time, depends on radioactivity to operate properly. This device is a smoke detector. A typical smoke detector contains an electric circuit that includes two metal plates about 1 cm apart. A battery in the circuit creates a voltage ... | null | null | null |
Ryan works in an office that has an even number of men and women working there. Ryan participates in a meeting composed of 4 men and 6 women who are pulled from the office floor. This reduces the number of women working on the office floor by 20%. How many people work at Ryan's office? | Since 6 women are 20% of the total number of women working there, that means there are 6*5= <<6*5=30>>30 women working there in total.
Since there are an even number of women and men working in the office, that means there are 30*2= <<30*2=60>>60 people working there in total, since there are 2 sexes.
#### 60 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Ryan works in an office that has an even number of men and women working there. Ryan participates in a meeting composed of 4 men and 6 women who are pulled from the office floor. This reduces the number of women working on the office floor by 20%. How many people work at Ryan's office? | Since 6 women are 20% of the total number of women working there, that means there are 6*5= <<6*5=30>>30 women working there in total.
Since there are an even number of women and men working in the office, that means there are 30*2= <<30*2=60>>60 people working there in total, since there are 2 sexes.
#### 60 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The finding of the study is that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New research suggests that speaking more than one language may delay different kinds of dementia , that is the loss of mental ability. In fact, researchers say, speaking two languages appears to be more important than the level of education in defending against dementias.
A study in India examined the effect o... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5587.txt | New research suggests that speaking more than one language may delay different kinds of dementia , that is the loss of mental ability. In fact, researchers say, speaking two languages appears to be more important than the level of education in defending against dementias.
A study in India examined the effect of knowing... | [
"learning more than one language can cure dementias",
"speaking two languages may delay kinds of dementias",
"the level of education matters in defending against dementias",
"people who suffer from dementias will lose mental ability"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Paragraph 1
Scientists have learned a lot about the kinds of food people need. They say that there are several kinds of food that people should eat every day. They are: (1) green and yellow vegetables of all kinds. (2) citrus fruits and tomatoes; (3) potatoes and other fruits and vegetables; (4) meat of all k... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2200.txt | Paragraph 1
Scientists have learned a lot about the kinds of food people need. They say that there are several kinds of food that people should eat every day. They are: (1) green and yellow vegetables of all kinds. (2) citrus fruits and tomatoes; (3) potatoes and other fruits and vegetables; (4) meat of all kinds, fis... | [
"People in some places don't have enough to eat.",
"There are too many people in the world.",
"One of the problems is that no one is hungry.",
"The scientists are trying to make people grow to be strong and healthy."
] |
Mary is in Grade _ now. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Marry is eight years old now. This autumn she begins to go to school. She likes her teachers and has some friends. She studies hard and is good at her classes. So we think she's a good girl.
It's Sunday today. It's fine and after breakfast the girl and her parents are going to the zoo. She likes to watch the a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7983.txt | Marry is eight years old now. This autumn she begins to go to school. She likes her teachers and has some friends. She studies hard and is good at her classes. So we think she's a good girl.
It's Sunday today. It's fine and after breakfast the girl and her parents are going to the zoo. She likes to watch the animals ve... | [
"One",
"Two",
"Three",
"Four"
] |
The four old villagers' job is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a small village named Bugu in the mountains of Shanglin County, Guangxi. The place is so small that it can't be found in the map of the county of Shanglin. However, the place has strongly interested experts both at home and abroad.
There are altogether 81 families in the village with more than 540 pe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1879.txt | There is a small village named Bugu in the mountains of Shanglin County, Guangxi. The place is so small that it can't be found in the map of the county of Shanglin. However, the place has strongly interested experts both at home and abroad.
There are altogether 81 families in the village with more than 540 people. Amo... | [
"to collect the children together in the village.",
"to go around the village to keep it safe.",
"to take care of children's education.",
"to solve family problems in the village."
] |
Why was wind rediscovered during the 1970s? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Think about the different ways that people use the wind. You can use it to fly a kite or to sail a boat. Wind is one of our cleanest and richest power sources, as well as one of the oldest. Something shows that windmills began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh century BC. They were first introduc... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7099.txt | Think about the different ways that people use the wind. You can use it to fly a kite or to sail a boat. Wind is one of our cleanest and richest power sources, as well as one of the oldest. Something shows that windmills began to be used in ancient Iran back in the seventh century BC. They were first introduced to Eur... | [
"Because coal and gas had been used up.",
"Because it was cheaper to produce electricity.",
"Because it's cleaner than other sources.",
"Because it could only be used in faraway areas."
] |
Eddy’s spider plant produces 2 baby plants 2 times a year. After 4 years, how many baby plants will the mother plant have produced? | The mother plant produces 2 baby plants 2 times a year so it produces 2*2 = <<2*2=4>>4 plants a year
It produces 4 plants a year so after 4 years it will produce 4*4 = <<4*4=16>>16 baby plants
#### 16 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Eddy’s spider plant produces 2 baby plants 2 times a year. After 4 years, how many baby plants will the mother plant have produced? | The mother plant produces 2 baby plants 2 times a year so it produces 2*2 = <<2*2=4>>4 plants a year
It produces 4 plants a year so after 4 years it will produce 4*4 = <<4*4=16>>16 baby plants
#### 16 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What can we learn from the story? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Now throwing shoes at President Bush is a popular game on the Internet. It turns out that there are times when it's good to throw shoes.
After leaving his office in the center of the city, a young man bought a new car and drove it from the city to his home. He was very happy and the car ran very fast. Suddenly... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1108.txt | Now throwing shoes at President Bush is a popular game on the Internet. It turns out that there are times when it's good to throw shoes.
After leaving his office in the center of the city, a young man bought a new car and drove it from the city to his home. He was very happy and the car ran very fast. Suddenly, a shoe ... | [
"We should be kind and helpful.",
"We should drive slowly and safely.",
"Life always throws shoes at our cars.",
"Nobody wants to be hit by a shoe."
] |
It was inferred from the passage that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Well, when the huge wave hit the boat, my safety belt broke and I was swept overboard. I don't really understand how it happened, but it did. I heard someone yell out, but then my boat, Wild One, went off into the darkness and I was alone in a very rough sea. I then spent five and a half hours in the water. Th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12362.txt | Well, when the huge wave hit the boat, my safety belt broke and I was swept overboard. I don't really understand how it happened, but it did. I heard someone yell out, but then my boat, Wild One, went off into the darkness and I was alone in a very rough sea. I then spent five and a half hours in the water. The place w... | [
"he was swept overboard at about midnight",
"Wild One was the name of a crew member",
"he started ocean racing at about seven",
"he was too hopeless to take the last chance"
] |
Robert and Teddy are planning to buy snacks for their friends. Robert orders five boxes of pizza at $10 each box and ten cans of soft drinks at $2 each. Teddy buys six hamburgers at $3 each and an additional ten cans of soft drinks. How much do they spend in all? | Five boxes of pizza cost 5 x $10 = $<<5*10=50>>50.
Ten cans of soft drinks cost 10 x $2 = $<<10*2=20>>20.
So, Robert spends $50 + $20 = $<<50+20=70>>70.
Six hamburgers cost 6 x $3 = $<<6*3=18>>18.
Thus, Teddy spends $18 + $20 = $<<18+20=38>>38.
Therefore, they spend $70 + $38 = $<<70+38=108>>108 in all.
#### 106 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Robert and Teddy are planning to buy snacks for their friends. Robert orders five boxes of pizza at $10 each box and ten cans of soft drinks at $2 each. Teddy buys six hamburgers at $3 each and an additional ten cans of soft drinks. How much do they spend in all? | Five boxes of pizza cost 5 x $10 = $<<5*10=50>>50.
Ten cans of soft drinks cost 10 x $2 = $<<10*2=20>>20.
So, Robert spends $50 + $20 = $<<50+20=70>>70.
Six hamburgers cost 6 x $3 = $<<6*3=18>>18.
Thus, Teddy spends $18 + $20 = $<<18+20=38>>38.
Therefore, they spend $70 + $38 = $<<70+38=108>>108 in all.
#### 106 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Jane wanted to know why her mother had _ hair,too. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tom was not old, but he did not have much hair. His wife, Grace, had thick, beautiful, black hair. They had one daughter. Her name was Jane, and she was four and a half years old. There was a photo of her father in the living-room, and a few days ago, Jane looked at it for a long time and then said to her moth... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1433.txt | Tom was not old, but he did not have much hair. His wife, Grace, had thick, beautiful, black hair. They had one daughter. Her name was Jane, and she was four and a half years old. There was a photo of her father in the living-room, and a few days ago, Jane looked at it for a long time and then said to her mother, "Mumm... | [
"black",
"beautiful",
"less",
"lots of"
] |
How many people have checked others' photos? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More Americans are Googling themselves ------ and many are checking out their friends, co-workers and romantic interests, too.
In a report Sunday, the Pew Internet and American Life Project said 47 percent of U.S. adult Internet users have looked for information about themselves through Google or another searc... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high633.txt | More Americans are Googling themselves ------ and many are checking out their friends, co-workers and romantic interests, too.
In a report Sunday, the Pew Internet and American Life Project said 47 percent of U.S. adult Internet users have looked for information about themselves through Google or another search engine.... | [
"One- fifth",
"One-fourth",
"One- third",
"A half"
] |
It can be learnt from the text that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"It's this time of year when the weather starts warming up and frogs start breeding - but they haven't been breeding," says John Wilkinson, research and monitoring officer at the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust (ARC).
Amphibians are just one of the groups of animals that nature observers fear may ha... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1973.txt | "It's this time of year when the weather starts warming up and frogs start breeding - but they haven't been breeding," says John Wilkinson, research and monitoring officer at the Amphibian and Reptile Conservation Trust (ARC).
Amphibians are just one of the groups of animals that nature observers fear may have proble... | [
"groundwater levels this summer are lower than those of 1976",
"the average rainfall this year has been the lowest since 1972",
"windier conditions could also cause some amphibians' death",
"flooding plays no useful role in wetlands and grasslands"
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chinese scientist Tu Youyou on October 5 won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine amongst a trio for discovering parasite therapies . 85-year-old Tu is awarded this world-renowned prize for her contribution to reducing the death rate of malaria, minimizing patients' suffering and promoting mankind's healt... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12894.txt | Chinese scientist Tu Youyou on October 5 won the Nobel Prize in physiology or medicine amongst a trio for discovering parasite therapies . 85-year-old Tu is awarded this world-renowned prize for her contribution to reducing the death rate of malaria, minimizing patients' suffering and promoting mankind's health. This i... | [
"Science is just about the cure of the disease for mankind.",
"Tu is the first Chinese to win the Nobel Prize of natural science award.",
"Tu's achievements tell us that victory doesn't come in one day.",
"Tu made the breakthrough in discovering the artemisinin with advanced technology."
] |
Babies feel _ when they hear these LP sounds. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Four hundred and three babies are crying loudly. Do you know how to make them quiet in 41 seconds? There is an amazing new product on sale in prefix = st1 /Japanwhich does exactly this. It is an LP (a long-playing record) of sounds from inside a mother's body, which a hospital doctor recorded. In tests with th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18577.txt | Four hundred and three babies are crying loudly. Do you know how to make them quiet in 41 seconds? There is an amazing new product on sale in prefix = st1 /Japanwhich does exactly this. It is an LP (a long-playing record) of sounds from inside a mother's body, which a hospital doctor recorded. In tests with the record ... | [
"the sounds to be their mothers' voices",
"as if they were inside their mothers",
"the music natural and soft",
"themselves sleeping together with their mothers"
] |
Which of the following CANNOT help lose weight according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you love the holidays,but hate the pounds that follow? You are not alone. Holidays are times for feasting and celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight.With proper planning,though,it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays.Whether it is celebrating at the office party or sitting ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8872.txt | Do you love the holidays,but hate the pounds that follow? You are not alone. Holidays are times for feasting and celebrating. Many people are worried about their weight.With proper planning,though,it is possible to keep normal weight during the holidays.Whether it is celebrating at the office party or sitting down for ... | [
"Lean meats.",
"Dessert or butter.",
"Raw fruit or vegetables.",
"Physical exercise."
] |
An important difference between PEEL and non-PEEL classes is that in the PEEL classes _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tired of telling students to ask questions and to think about what they were doing, Damien Hynes, a high school geography teacher in Australia, decided to do an experiment to test what he had long been thinking.He wrote some well-organized nonsense (something untrue) on the blackboard.The students simply copie... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11299.txt | Tired of telling students to ask questions and to think about what they were doing, Damien Hynes, a high school geography teacher in Australia, decided to do an experiment to test what he had long been thinking.He wrote some well-organized nonsense (something untrue) on the blackboard.The students simply copied it but ... | [
"the teacher does not give the usual scientific explanations",
"students always have their own knowledge of the subject",
"more attention is paid to the students' own ideas",
"the best explanations are given by the students"
] |
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