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Which of the following is an effective way for middle school students to study ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No one doubts that students should study languages, maths and science in high school, but some may be against the idea that they should study art and music as well. To them, these subjects are useless for students' future and are not worth the time and effort. In my opinion, however, it is necessary for middle... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16223.txt | No one doubts that students should study languages, maths and science in high school, but some may be against the idea that they should study art and music as well. To them, these subjects are useless for students' future and are not worth the time and effort. In my opinion, however, it is necessary for middle school s... | [
"Relaxing themselves regularly while studying.",
"Attending concerts during holidays or after school.",
"Avoiding too much homework by studying art and music.",
"Listening to music while studying language, maths or other subjects."
] |
Margaret was Bertha's _ according to the passage. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One year ago Bertha and Grace became close friends at a college in Dartmouth.
One day, Bertha said that her aunt Margaret had invited her to spend the summer holiday with her. And they would have picnics and parties as well. But Grace told Bertha that she planned to stay in Clarkman's bookstore until the new ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4883.txt | One year ago Bertha and Grace became close friends at a college in Dartmouth.
One day, Bertha said that her aunt Margaret had invited her to spend the summer holiday with her. And they would have picnics and parties as well. But Grace told Bertha that she planned to stay in Clarkman's bookstore until the new term bega... | [
"aunt",
"grandmother",
"mother",
"teacher"
] |
Jones would like to get around Paris _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello, I'm Jones. I want to go to the following three places.
I would like to visit Harpo Studios in Chicago, because it hosts The Oprah Winfrey Show. I really love Oprah Winfrey. I want to meet her. It doesn't snow in my country. Chicago is in the northeast of the USA. I'd like to be there, see snow.
Paris i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6643.txt | Hello, I'm Jones. I want to go to the following three places.
I would like to visit Harpo Studios in Chicago, because it hosts The Oprah Winfrey Show. I really love Oprah Winfrey. I want to meet her. It doesn't snow in my country. Chicago is in the northeast of the USA. I'd like to be there, see snow.
Paris is the mos... | [
"by car",
"by bus",
"by boat",
"by subway"
] |
What can we learn about customers and retail assistants in Germany? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's really true what people say about English politeness: it's everywhere.When squeezing past someone in a narrow aisle, people say "sorry".When getting off a bus, English passengers say "thank you" rather than the driver.In Germany, people would never dream of doing these things.
After all, squeezing past ot... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20674.txt | It's really true what people say about English politeness: it's everywhere.When squeezing past someone in a narrow aisle, people say "sorry".When getting off a bus, English passengers say "thank you" rather than the driver.In Germany, people would never dream of doing these things.
After all, squeezing past others some... | [
"It's always a retail assistant who says thank you.",
"A customer never says thank you to a retail assistant.",
"They always say thank you to each other.",
"They may say thank you only once."
] |
Compared with the other two routes, Stelvio Pass is special in that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Garden Route, South Africa
Take in this fresh sea air in this beautiful coastal setting as you cruise the famous Garden Route in the Western Cape in South Africa. A wild life break is a must, as is enjoying great meal stops along the route. There are wild life reserves throughout the Garden Route National P... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21331.txt | Garden Route, South Africa
Take in this fresh sea air in this beautiful coastal setting as you cruise the famous Garden Route in the Western Cape in South Africa. A wild life break is a must, as is enjoying great meal stops along the route. There are wild life reserves throughout the Garden Route National Park you c... | [
"it's more winding and challenging",
"it's safe and more suitable for new drivers",
"it has lots of wild animals on either side of the road",
"it's often featured in Tour de France and thus more famous"
] |
The robot can do many things EXCEPT _ for the inventor. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An inventor has created his perfect girlfriend,a robot who can do the cleaning,remember his favorite drink and read the newspaper to him.
Le Trung,33,has spent 14000 dollars creating the robot.He made the robot look like a woman in her twenties with shiny hair and blue eyes.
She can speak English and Japanese ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4292.txt | An inventor has created his perfect girlfriend,a robot who can do the cleaning,remember his favorite drink and read the newspaper to him.
Le Trung,33,has spent 14000 dollars creating the robot.He made the robot look like a woman in her twenties with shiny hair and blue eyes.
She can speak English and Japanese and she i... | [
"cleaning",
"reading newspapers",
"dealing with math problems",
"cooking"
] |
Why did Edward want Anna to attend the party? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Standing alone at Browns party,Anna Mackintosh thought about her husband Edward,establishing him clearly in her mind's eye. He was a thin man,forty-one years of age,with fair hair that was often untidy.In the seventeen years they'd been married he had changed very little:he was still nervous with other people,... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6452.txt | Standing alone at Browns party,Anna Mackintosh thought about her husband Edward,establishing him clearly in her mind's eye. He was a thin man,forty-one years of age,with fair hair that was often untidy.In the seventeen years they'd been married he had changed very little:he was still nervous with other people,and smile... | [
"He knew that he was going to be late.",
"He believed she would impress the Browns.",
"He thought it clever for her to associate with the Browns.",
"He wanted her to learn how to do business from the Browns"
] |
On hearing Josh's answer, the author was shocked because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At the age of sixteen, I joined a volunteer group with my dad.I went on my first volunteer project in West Virginia.On the night we arrived, we discovered that "our family" was living in a trailer that was in poor conditions.A crew had been wolfing on it for two weeks, but every time they finished one problem... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4202.txt | At the age of sixteen, I joined a volunteer group with my dad.I went on my first volunteer project in West Virginia.On the night we arrived, we discovered that "our family" was living in a trailer that was in poor conditions.A crew had been wolfing on it for two weeks, but every time they finished one problem, another... | [
"the family lived in a trailer",
"Josh didn't know what a bed was",
"Josh expected to get some toys",
"The boys had no bed to sleep in"
] |
In the humid subtropical climate, summers are ____ but winters are very cold. | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In the humid subtropical climate, summers are ____ but winters are very cold. | wet | science | null | null | null | windy | long | dry | wet | In the humid subtropical climate, summers are wet but winters are very cold. | null | null | null |
What is under the desk? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is Mr Brown's family. In his family there are four people:Mr Brown, Mrs Brown, their son Tony and their daughter Sally.
Mr Brown is sitting in a chair. He is reading a newspaper. Mrs Brown is sitting at the desk. She is writing a letter. Tony is lying in the bed. He is reading a storybook. Sally is sittin... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6792.txt | This is Mr Brown's family. In his family there are four people:Mr Brown, Mrs Brown, their son Tony and their daughter Sally.
Mr Brown is sitting in a chair. He is reading a newspaper. Mrs Brown is sitting at the desk. She is writing a letter. Tony is lying in the bed. He is reading a storybook. Sally is sitting on the ... | [
"A dog.",
"A cat.",
"A book.",
"A ball."
] |
On the whole, the author holds a view towards the search trail that _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When people search online, they leave a trail that remains stored on the central computers of firms such as Google, Yahoo and Microsoft. Analyzing what we're looking for on the Web can offer a remarkable understanding of our anxieties and enthusiasms.
UK writer John Battelle wrote on his blog, "This can tell u... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20670.txt | When people search online, they leave a trail that remains stored on the central computers of firms such as Google, Yahoo and Microsoft. Analyzing what we're looking for on the Web can offer a remarkable understanding of our anxieties and enthusiasms.
UK writer John Battelle wrote on his blog, "This can tell us extraor... | [
"it is necessary to make rules about collecting the search trails",
"people are in danger of letting out their personal information",
"the search data is very useful to understand people in society",
"search trails might cause a lot of disorder."
] |
You can do the following things in Bali except _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tips for planning a trip abroad
You may be going on a well deserved vacation with your family or planning a honeymoon trip to a foreign country. While discovering a new destination may seem exciting, keep in a mind a little bit of preparation can make your getaway all the more special.
Here are some travel tip... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18294.txt | Tips for planning a trip abroad
You may be going on a well deserved vacation with your family or planning a honeymoon trip to a foreign country. While discovering a new destination may seem exciting, keep in a mind a little bit of preparation can make your getaway all the more special.
Here are some travel tips that ca... | [
"enjoying the beautiful scenery",
"meeting warm people",
"entering a temple wearing shorts",
"learning about its traditions"
] |
The fact that proves Marie was the best student in her class is that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Marie Curie, born in Sklodovka, Poland in 1876, led a hard life as a girl. Her parents, both teachers, had small salaries and were quite poor, especially after her mother stopped teaching to raise five children and take care of her poor health. Marie's mother suffered from tuberculosis and died of it when Ma... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22325.txt | Marie Curie, born in Sklodovka, Poland in 1876, led a hard life as a girl. Her parents, both teachers, had small salaries and were quite poor, especially after her mother stopped teaching to raise five children and take care of her poor health. Marie's mother suffered from tuberculosis and died of it when Marie was t... | [
"she smoothed away many difficulties and entered Paris University",
"her grades were the highest in her class",
"she did research work after her graduation",
"she won the Nobel Prize finally"
] |
Which of the following about Luo Zhixiang is not true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Luo Zhixiang is a popular singer, an actor and a TV host. His English name is Show. He dances well. He is often called "Dancing King of Asia". He now becomes more and more popular.
Show is from Taiwan Island. He is tall and cool. A lot of people love him very much because they love his songs and his wonderful ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4865.txt | Luo Zhixiang is a popular singer, an actor and a TV host. His English name is Show. He dances well. He is often called "Dancing King of Asia". He now becomes more and more popular.
Show is from Taiwan Island. He is tall and cool. A lot of people love him very much because they love his songs and his wonderful voice.
He... | [
"He is a good dancer.",
"He likes showing himself to others.",
"He has a wonderful voice.",
"His TV show is bad."
] |
In the author's opinion, Rosie and the spittlebug's jumping abilities are _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Imagine you are in a jumping contest. Animals and insects can also enter this contest. But they might just leave humans in the dust!
The first event is the long jump. The human athlete is Mike Powell. In 1991, he jumped nearly 30 feet, which is the world record for the long jump. That is about five times his o... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14542.txt | Imagine you are in a jumping contest. Animals and insects can also enter this contest. But they might just leave humans in the dust!
The first event is the long jump. The human athlete is Mike Powell. In 1991, he jumped nearly 30 feet, which is the world record for the long jump. That is about five times his own height... | [
"surprising",
"promising",
"doubtful",
"fearful"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE about kids Camp? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Working at camp is a great journey that not only creates lifelong memories for yourself ,but the chance to make an influence on the loves of children who attend Kids Camp. As a summer camp professional, you are a teacher , a friend and most importantly a role model. Staff-members ensure the Our youngest staff ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17277.txt | Working at camp is a great journey that not only creates lifelong memories for yourself ,but the chance to make an influence on the loves of children who attend Kids Camp. As a summer camp professional, you are a teacher , a friend and most importantly a role model. Staff-members ensure the Our youngest staff is 18, b... | [
"It only offers jobs to over 20-year-old staff",
"It organizes much training for new staff",
"It should be responsible for campers' safety.",
"It allows each tent to have more staff members."
] |
What kind of person is the programmer according to what he said? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A programmer and an engineer are sitting next to each other on a long flight from Los Angeles to New York.The programmer leans over to the engineer and asks if he would like to play a fun game.The engineer just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines and rolls over to the window to catch a few winks.
The ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5387.txt | A programmer and an engineer are sitting next to each other on a long flight from Los Angeles to New York.The programmer leans over to the engineer and asks if he would like to play a fun game.The engineer just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines and rolls over to the window to catch a few winks.
The programme... | [
"Confident.",
"Selfish.",
"Greedy.",
"Generous."
] |
What would be the best title for the passage ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
He wishes the holiday season would end already. His back aches, his red suit feels like a spacesuit , his cheeks have gone tight from smiling for 12 hours --and still the kids keep coming and coming , like ants at a picnic . As Christmas becomes more commercialized across the U. S. and Canada, so must Santas... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12345.txt | He wishes the holiday season would end already. His back aches, his red suit feels like a spacesuit , his cheeks have gone tight from smiling for 12 hours --and still the kids keep coming and coming , like ants at a picnic . As Christmas becomes more commercialized across the U. S. and Canada, so must Santas. As the ... | [
"Christmas: Not a Good Festival for Santas",
"Is Santa Claus Really Alive?",
"A Christmas Story",
"What Does Santa Claus Do for Children?"
] |
The subjects that the smoking researchers investigate are made up of _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Researchers have found more evidence that suggests a relationship between race and rates of lung cancer among smokers. A new study shows that black people and Native Hawaiians are more likely to develop lung cancer from smoking. It compared their risk to whites, Japanese, Americans and Latinos.
The study, howe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15829.txt | Researchers have found more evidence that suggests a relationship between race and rates of lung cancer among smokers. A new study shows that black people and Native Hawaiians are more likely to develop lung cancer from smoking. It compared their risk to whites, Japanese, Americans and Latinos.
The study, however, foun... | [
"heavy smokers in America",
"the black and white people",
"the Asians and Hawaiians",
"smokers and non-smokers"
] |
For what purpose was the TV firelog created? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many traditions around the holidays. "Holiday traditions" are things that people do every year during a holiday such as Christmas or Thanksgiving. At Christmas, for example, many people put up a Christmas tree or Christmas lights. These are Christmas traditions that have been going on for many years.... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9379.txt | There are many traditions around the holidays. "Holiday traditions" are things that people do every year during a holiday such as Christmas or Thanksgiving. At Christmas, for example, many people put up a Christmas tree or Christmas lights. These are Christmas traditions that have been going on for many years. But ther... | [
"To attract more people to watch their programs.",
"To make people feel calm and comfortable by watching a crackling fire.",
"To give the people working at the company a few days off at Christmas.",
"To create more new traditions for people to celebrate Christmas."
] |
The great man asked the poor farmer to pay him _ | D | 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: D | 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... | [
"by giving him money",
"by giving him a horse",
"by giving him a bag of wheat",
"by helping others"
] |
John decides to replace all his hats. He has enough hats to wear a different one every day for 2 weeks. If each hat costs $50 how much do his hats cost? | He has 2*7=<<2*7=14>>14 hats
So they cost 14*50=$<<14*50=700>>700
#### 700 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | John decides to replace all his hats. He has enough hats to wear a different one every day for 2 weeks. If each hat costs $50 how much do his hats cost? | He has 2*7=<<2*7=14>>14 hats
So they cost 14*50=$<<14*50=700>>700
#### 700 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
If you were a housewife, which program would probably interest you most? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What's on TV?
6: 00 3 Let's Talk! Guest: Animal expert Jim Porter
5 Cartoons
9News
7:00 3 Cooking with Cathy
Tonight: Chicken with mushrooms
5 Movie "A Laugh a Minute"(1955)
James Rayburn
8 Spin for Dollars!
9 Farm Report
7:30 3 Double Trouble(comedy)
The twins disrupt the high school dance. ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18346.txt | What's on TV?
6: 00 3 Let's Talk! Guest: Animal expert Jim Porter
5 Cartoons
9News
7:00 3 Cooking with Cathy
Tonight: Chicken with mushrooms
5 Movie "A Laugh a Minute"(1955)
James Rayburn
8 Spin for Dollars!
9 Farm Report
7:30 3 Double Trouble(comedy)
The twins disrupt the high school dance.
9 Wall S... | [
"Let's Talk!",
"Wall Street Today.",
"Cooking with Cathy.",
"Farm Report."
] |
How many pairs of chromosomes are found in human cells? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How many pairs of chromosomes are found in human cells? | 23 | science | null | null | null | 13 | 25 | 24 | 23 | Human cells have 23 pairs of chromosomes, and each chromosome within a pair is called a homologous chromosome . For each of the 23 chromosome pairs, you received one chromosome from your father and one chromosome from your mother. Alleles are alternate forms of genes found on chromosomes. Homologous chromosomes have th... | null | null | null |
_ lost computer game | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is this your pen?Call Lydia at 224-3638.
Lost:
My computer game.My name is David.Call 44-2697.
Mitchell,
Is that your backpack in the lost and found case?
Liza
Found:ID card.Is this your ID card? Call Ely at 52993.
Question:
_ lost computer game
Choices:
A. Lydia
B. David
C. Liza
D. Ely | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5697.txt | Is this your pen?Call Lydia at 224-3638.
Lost:
My computer game.My name is David.Call 44-2697.
Mitchell,
Is that your backpack in the lost and found case?
Liza
Found:ID card.Is this your ID card? Call Ely at 52993. | [
"Lydia",
"David",
"Liza",
"Ely"
] |
Which may be the best title of the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was going to die in Antarctica, I was certain.An image of my frost-covered body, pale and lifeless, filled my mind as I glanced around.In all directions the empty wilderness of Antarctica stretched away from me, the only feature on the landscape was the division between snow and sky.I gazed sadly at my team.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9221.txt | I was going to die in Antarctica, I was certain.An image of my frost-covered body, pale and lifeless, filled my mind as I glanced around.In all directions the empty wilderness of Antarctica stretched away from me, the only feature on the landscape was the division between snow and sky.I gazed sadly at my team.They were... | [
"How to survive in Antarctic.",
"A mysterious trip to the South Pole.",
"A female expedition team.",
"Being left behind in the snow."
] |
How did most council members feel about the plan? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Rockford police chief and some city officials want to install video cameras in all 100 police cars. They think this will reduce the number of lawsuits against the city. In the last five years, Rockford has paid out more than five million dollars to settle about 40 lawsuits.
The chief said, "If cameras had... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8534.txt | The Rockford police chief and some city officials want to install video cameras in all 100 police cars. They think this will reduce the number of lawsuits against the city. In the last five years, Rockford has paid out more than five million dollars to settle about 40 lawsuits.
The chief said, "If cameras had been in ... | [
"Worried.",
"Surprised.",
"Disappointed",
"Satisfied."
] |
The mild oxidation of thiols gives compounds called what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The mild oxidation of thiols gives compounds called what? | disulfides | science | null | null | null | dioxides | carbonates | halides | disulfides | Thiols (also called mercaptans), which are sulfur analogs of alcohols, have the general formula RSH. Methanethiol (also called methyl mercaptan), has the formula CH3SH. Ethanethiol (ethyl mercaptan) is the most common odorant for liquid propane (LP) gas. The mild oxidation of thiols gives compounds called disulfides. | null | null | null |
According to the passage, which of the following is true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On October 12, 1987, some Chinese scientists were working at the computers to look for information they needed. Suddenly they saw a lot of very bright spots( )crossing the computers' screens. At the same time the computers were working much slower. To find out what was happening they stopped their work to chec... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5291.txt | On October 12, 1987, some Chinese scientists were working at the computers to look for information they needed. Suddenly they saw a lot of very bright spots( )crossing the computers' screens. At the same time the computers were working much slower. To find out what was happening they stopped their work to check some pa... | [
"Four countries found their computers were infected by viruses.",
"The viruses will come to a new computer after staying in the old one for some time",
"The Jerusalem Viruses are a great harm to human health.",
"Scientists are trying to find a way to get rid of the viruses"
] |
A boy squirrel gathers 6 walnuts and carries them to his burrow in the tree, adding to the 12 already there, and dropping 1 on the way. The girl squirrel brings 5 more walnuts to their burrow and eats 2. How many walnuts are left? | With the boy’s contribution, there are 12 + 6 = <<12+6=18>>18 walnuts.
When he drops 1, now they have 18 - 1 = <<18-1=17>>17 walnuts.
The girl adds to their stash, making the count 17 + 5 = <<17+5=22>>22 walnuts.
When the girl eats 2, the final count is 22 - 2 = <<22-2=20>>20 walnuts.
#### 20 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A boy squirrel gathers 6 walnuts and carries them to his burrow in the tree, adding to the 12 already there, and dropping 1 on the way. The girl squirrel brings 5 more walnuts to their burrow and eats 2. How many walnuts are left? | With the boy’s contribution, there are 12 + 6 = <<12+6=18>>18 walnuts.
When he drops 1, now they have 18 - 1 = <<18-1=17>>17 walnuts.
The girl adds to their stash, making the count 17 + 5 = <<17+5=22>>22 walnuts.
When the girl eats 2, the final count is 22 - 2 = <<22-2=20>>20 walnuts.
#### 20 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The friendships in the passage are classified according to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Women were friends, I once would have said, when they totally love and support and trust each other, and bear to each other the secrets of their souls, and run--no questions asked--to help each other, and tell _ truths to each other(No, you can't wear that dress unless you lose ten pounds first.) when these tr... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8148.txt | Women were friends, I once would have said, when they totally love and support and trust each other, and bear to each other the secrets of their souls, and run--no questions asked--to help each other, and tell _ truths to each other(No, you can't wear that dress unless you lose ten pounds first.) when these truths must... | [
"different stages of one's life",
"the purpose of making friends",
"how people make friends with others",
"how close the relationship is"
] |
The purpose of the experiment described in the passage is to prove that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You know that balloons must be kept away from sharp objects. They also needed to be kept away from flames. A fire can weaken the rubber and cause it to break. However, in this experiment you will find out how you can hold a balloon directly in a flame without breaking the balloon.
Materials needed:
* two round... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14538.txt | You know that balloons must be kept away from sharp objects. They also needed to be kept away from flames. A fire can weaken the rubber and cause it to break. However, in this experiment you will find out how you can hold a balloon directly in a flame without breaking the balloon.
Materials needed:
* two round balloons... | [
"water is a particularly good absorber of heat",
"some balloons can be easily broken, while others can't.",
"balloons without water are not as strong as those with water inside.",
"the temperature is not up to the latitude."
] |
What is the name of a group of hereditary diseases that affect the body's ability to control blood clotting? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the name of a group of hereditary diseases that affect the body's ability to control blood clotting? | hemophilia | science | null | null | null | hypertension | arithmya | anemia | hemophilia | Hemophilia is the name of a group of hereditary diseases that affect the body's ability to control blood clotting. Hemophilia is caused by a lack of clotting factors in the blood. Clotting factors are normally released by platelets. Since people with hemophilia cannot produce clots, any cut can put a person at risk of ... | null | null | null |
Why do you put a layer of mulch on top of the soil? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Giant sunflowers? Maybe you like potatoes, tomatoes, or carrots.Or maybe you prefer green leafy house plants, tiny plants in a container, wildflowers that you can dry to save, or a butterfly garden.
Whatever you hope to grow, knowing some gardening basics will give you a much better chance of success.
... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21318.txt | Giant sunflowers? Maybe you like potatoes, tomatoes, or carrots.Or maybe you prefer green leafy house plants, tiny plants in a container, wildflowers that you can dry to save, or a butterfly garden.
Whatever you hope to grow, knowing some gardening basics will give you a much better chance of success.
Fir... | [
"To keep the soil dry",
"To keep the soil wet",
"To keep more pests",
"To keep more nutrients out"
] |
Which of the following is RIGHT according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I try to be a good son, but no matter how hard I try, my parents never seem to be satisfied. They think I should eat healthier food, should wear cleaner clothes, and I should get better grades. And according to them, my hair should be shorter, my room should be neater, and my friends should be more polite when... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4400.txt | I try to be a good son, but no matter how hard I try, my parents never seem to be satisfied. They think I should eat healthier food, should wear cleaner clothes, and I should get better grades. And according to them, my hair should be shorter, my room should be neater, and my friends should be more polite when they com... | [
"The boy thinks it hard to be a teenager.",
"The boy thinks it easy to get better grades as what their parents hope.",
"The parents think it's easy to be parents.",
"The parents think they should be strict with their son."
] |
The most serious damage caused by the viruses is that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On October 12, 1987, some Chinese scientists were working at the computers to look for information they needed. Suddenly they saw a lot of very bright spots( )crossing the computers' screens. At the same time the computers were working much slower. To find out what was happening they stopped their work to chec... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5291.txt | On October 12, 1987, some Chinese scientists were working at the computers to look for information they needed. Suddenly they saw a lot of very bright spots( )crossing the computers' screens. At the same time the computers were working much slower. To find out what was happening they stopped their work to check some pa... | [
"all the information stored in the computers is gone",
"the computer's functions are lowered",
"the normal programs are damaged",
"the computers infected by the viruses can no longer be used"
] |
The boy _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Alice is an American girl .She is thirteen. She is now in Beijing with her parents .She doesn't know much Chinese. She can't speak Chinese well .Sometimes her friends do not understand her.
It's Sunday morning .She's going to the zoo to see the pandas .She is waiting at the bus station .At the bus station she ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3953.txt | Alice is an American girl .She is thirteen. She is now in Beijing with her parents .She doesn't know much Chinese. She can't speak Chinese well .Sometimes her friends do not understand her.
It's Sunday morning .She's going to the zoo to see the pandas .She is waiting at the bus station .At the bus station she asks a bo... | [
"shows her the way",
"doesn't know the way",
"goes to the zoo with her",
"gives a map to her"
] |
What is TRUE according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We may be very pleased with the rapid progress we have made in every field of study. But the way to test a student's knowledge and ability still remains as poor as it was. We have almost done nothing to improve our examination system.
It is well known that the examination system we are now using may be a good... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22530.txt | We may be very pleased with the rapid progress we have made in every field of study. But the way to test a student's knowledge and ability still remains as poor as it was. We have almost done nothing to improve our examination system.
It is well known that the examination system we are now using may be a good way of t... | [
"Most of us are not pleased with the rapid progress that we have made in the study.",
"At present,we have done much to improve our examination system.",
"The students who come out first in the examination must be the best in their studies.",
"There must be some better way to test a student's ability besides k... |
When did the writer go to Hodo Soy Beanery Ockland? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last Friday my friend Deborah asked me if I would like to learn how to make tofu. I couldn't think of any good reason not to be interested in, so I said, "Yes". The next day I met her and another three nice people at the Hodo Soy Beanery Oakland. I enjoyed the trip. I got a lot from the trip. The following is ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2349.txt | Last Friday my friend Deborah asked me if I would like to learn how to make tofu. I couldn't think of any good reason not to be interested in, so I said, "Yes". The next day I met her and another three nice people at the Hodo Soy Beanery Oakland. I enjoyed the trip. I got a lot from the trip. The following is what I le... | [
"Last Thursday.",
"Last Friday.",
"Last Saturday.",
"Last Sunday."
] |
What is the term for if multiple sperm fuse with an egg? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the term for if multiple sperm fuse with an egg? | polyspermy | science | null | null | null | pollenation | fraternization | in vitro fertilization | polyspermy | To ensure that no more than one sperm fertilizes the egg, once the acrosomal reactions take place at one location of the egg membrane, the egg releases proteins in other locations to prevent other sperm from fusing with the egg. If this mechanism fails, multiple sperm can fuse with the egg, resulting in polyspermy. The... | null | null | null |
Margaret gets angry with people who work in the office because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Margaret, married with two small children, has been working for the last seven years as a night cleaner, cleaning offices in a big building.
She trained as a nurse, but had to give it up when her elder child became seriously ill. "I would have liked to go back to it, but theshifts are all wrong for me, as I h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2289.txt | Margaret, married with two small children, has been working for the last seven years as a night cleaner, cleaning offices in a big building.
She trained as a nurse, but had to give it up when her elder child became seriously ill. "I would have liked to go back to it, but theshifts are all wrong for me, as I have to be... | [
"they never clean their offices",
"they look down upon cleaners",
"they always make a mess in their offices",
"they never do their work carefully"
] |
A basidium is the fruiting body of a mushroomproducing fungus, and it forms four what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A basidium is the fruiting body of a mushroomproducing fungus, and it forms four what? | basidiocarps | science | null | null | null | fossiliferous | schizonts | tunnels | basidiocarps | Figure 24.16 Which of the following statements is true? a. A basidium is the fruiting body of a mushroomproducing fungus, and it forms four basidiocarps. The result of the plasmogamy step is four basidiospores. Karyogamy results directly in the formation of mycelia. A basidiocarp is the fruiting body of a mushroom-prod... | null | null | null |
Zhang Linwei_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At least eight babies in East China'sprefix = st1 /AnhuiProvincehave died since last year. they died of serious deficiency disease which happened to them because of fake milk powders.
More than 100 other babies in Fuyang, mostly between three and five months old, are still in poor nutrition after drinking diff... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17793.txt | At least eight babies in East China'sprefix = st1 /AnhuiProvincehave died since last year. they died of serious deficiency disease which happened to them because of fake milk powders.
More than 100 other babies in Fuyang, mostly between three and five months old, are still in poor nutrition after drinking different kin... | [
"found her first daughter was killed by 'Haobaobei' milk powder",
"didn't' know what caused her first daughter's death at first",
"got a lot of money from the producer of the milk powder",
"asked the reporter to give him a hand"
] |
Edward T. Hall identified _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A normal conversation between strangers involves more than talk. It also involves the dynamics of space interaction. If one person gets too close, the other person will back up. If the first person invades the other's space again, the other person will back up again. The person who finds himself or herself bac... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22938.txt | A normal conversation between strangers involves more than talk. It also involves the dynamics of space interaction. If one person gets too close, the other person will back up. If the first person invades the other's space again, the other person will back up again. The person who finds himself or herself backing up i... | [
"interactions between strangers",
"angry people",
"four zones of personal space",
"the Industrial Revolution"
] |
According to this passage, _ is good at bicycling. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is bicycling hard to learn? Different people have many different answers. It is strange enough that the same person may also have a different answer as time goes by.
Five years ago when I was in Junior Grade One, I got interested in bicycling because I thought my uncle was very cool when he rode his bike. He c... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6138.txt | Is bicycling hard to learn? Different people have many different answers. It is strange enough that the same person may also have a different answer as time goes by.
Five years ago when I was in Junior Grade One, I got interested in bicycling because I thought my uncle was very cool when he rode his bike. He could ride... | [
"the writer's father",
"the writer's brother",
"the writer's uncle",
"the writer's P.E. teacher"
] |
Which of the following may amaze the scientists most? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Which animal has the fastest snapping jaw ? If you're guessing a shark or perhaps a larger animal, you'll have to think smaller. The trapjaw ant, which lives in Central and South America, moves its mouth parts at 35 to 63 meters per second. Another way to think about this is that the ant's jaws close at 125 t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1478.txt | Which animal has the fastest snapping jaw ? If you're guessing a shark or perhaps a larger animal, you'll have to think smaller. The trapjaw ant, which lives in Central and South America, moves its mouth parts at 35 to 63 meters per second. Another way to think about this is that the ant's jaws close at 125 to 233 kil... | [
"How high the ants can leap by using their jaws.",
"How quickly the trapjaw ants can move on the ground.",
"How wonderfully the springy system in the trapjaw ants' jaws works.",
"How quickly the trapjaw ants can grab food or enemies."
] |
The Costa Ricans may NOT paint their houses _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Christopher Columbus landed on a land without name in 1502, he saw many Indians wearing gold earrings. So he thought the land must be rich in gold. He named the place Costa Rica, which means "rich coast" in Spanish.
Though little gold was found, Costa Rica today is indeed rich with coffee and bananas. Cof... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3820.txt | When Christopher Columbus landed on a land without name in 1502, he saw many Indians wearing gold earrings. So he thought the land must be rich in gold. He named the place Costa Rica, which means "rich coast" in Spanish.
Though little gold was found, Costa Rica today is indeed rich with coffee and bananas. Coffee is th... | [
"pink and red",
"grey and black",
"blue and green",
"yellow and orange"
] |
The bat "sees" things with its _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bats are the only flying mammal in the world. They can't see very well. It is long believed, in many places, that all bats are blind . "Blind as a bat" is often heard.
Yet they have no trouble flying in the darkest nights and finding their way around. How can bats fly and see at night? They fly by radar .
Th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5949.txt | Bats are the only flying mammal in the world. They can't see very well. It is long believed, in many places, that all bats are blind . "Blind as a bat" is often heard.
Yet they have no trouble flying in the darkest nights and finding their way around. How can bats fly and see at night? They fly by radar .
The bat's r... | [
"ears",
"eyes",
"mouth",
"nose"
] |
Ral is twice as old as Suri. In 3 years, Suri's current age will be 16. What is Ral's current age? | If Suri will be 16 in 3 years, that means she is 16 - 3 = <<16-3=13>>13 years old now.
Rai is twice as old as Suri, so she is 2 * 13 = <<2*13=26>>26 years old now.
#### 26 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Ral is twice as old as Suri. In 3 years, Suri's current age will be 16. What is Ral's current age? | If Suri will be 16 in 3 years, that means she is 16 - 3 = <<16-3=13>>13 years old now.
Rai is twice as old as Suri, so she is 2 * 13 = <<2*13=26>>26 years old now.
#### 26 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following is TRUE about the characters in Modern Family? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's not so surprising that US First Lady Michelle Obama has called Modern Family her favorite TV series. September saw the fun, heartwarming sitcom take home the Best Comedy Series award at the 2013 Emmys. This is the fourth year in a row that the series has won that title. The show features three families wh... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7971.txt | It's not so surprising that US First Lady Michelle Obama has called Modern Family her favorite TV series. September saw the fun, heartwarming sitcom take home the Best Comedy Series award at the 2013 Emmys. This is the fourth year in a row that the series has won that title. The show features three families who move in... | [
"There are always fights between Phil and Claire because of their different ways of raising kids.",
"Jay, Claire and Mitchell make up a typical American family.",
"Mitchell and Cameron are a gay couple and they adopted a boy.",
"Jay and his wife are often not thought of as a couple because their ages are so f... |
According to Xu Yanchun, when you have lots of friends, it means _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What can help you make a fortune in the future? Graduating from a top university might not be enough. A new study from the University of Essex in Britain has shown that the more friends you have in school, the more money you'll earn later.
The idea that popularity could have a serious impact on one's earning p... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15319.txt | What can help you make a fortune in the future? Graduating from a top university might not be enough. A new study from the University of Essex in Britain has shown that the more friends you have in school, the more money you'll earn later.
The idea that popularity could have a serious impact on one's earning potential ... | [
"you have the ability to earn more money",
"you will not feel lonely",
"you are quite content with your life",
"you have the ability to get along with others in various situations"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I have a robot friend, Robbi. It looks like my toy car because it moves on four wheels. It is always helpful.
"Come on, Robbi! Bring me milk." "Yes, Sandy," says Robbi. It goes to the kitchen and comes back with a glass of milk. It can find milk among orange juice, water, apple juice. Do you think Robbi is a w... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2238.txt | I have a robot friend, Robbi. It looks like my toy car because it moves on four wheels. It is always helpful.
"Come on, Robbi! Bring me milk." "Yes, Sandy," says Robbi. It goes to the kitchen and comes back with a glass of milk. It can find milk among orange juice, water, apple juice. Do you think Robbi is a waiter onl... | [
"Robbi is good at doing his housework.",
"Robbi knows a lot of things.",
"Robbi stands quietly when the writer sleeps",
"Robbi looks like a little boy."
] |
The writer and John are _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John is my best friend. We live in the same building. We study in the same school but not in the same class. We often play football together after school. We have been good friends for two years.
John is tall and strong with black hair. He has a round face, a small nose and big, brown eyes. I like his eyes bec... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle513.txt | John is my best friend. We live in the same building. We study in the same school but not in the same class. We often play football together after school. We have been good friends for two years.
John is tall and strong with black hair. He has a round face, a small nose and big, brown eyes. I like his eyes because they... | [
"classmates",
"friends",
"brothers",
"sisters"
] |
Why was the special award this year presented to the whole Chinese people? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People's Daily Online: On the night of February 5, 2009, CCTV - 1 broadcasted the "Moving China in 2008" award ceremony. The ceremonybroke its tradition, presenting the special award this year to the whole Chinese people.
In the award presentation speech, the committee noted that, "In 2008,prefix = st1 /Ch... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23897.txt | People's Daily Online: On the night of February 5, 2009, CCTV - 1 broadcasted the "Moving China in 2008" award ceremony. The ceremonybroke its tradition, presenting the special award this year to the whole Chinese people.
In the award presentation speech, the committee noted that, "In 2008,prefix = st1 /Chinawent t... | [
"China went through many sad and happy moments.",
"Chinese people displayed courage and wisdom to the world.",
"The ceremony broke its tradition.",
"There was a biggest change in the award presentation gala."
] |
How does acid rain most likely affect forests? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | How does acid rain most likely affect forests?
Choices:
A. Top soil loses all of its nutrients.
B. Plants begin to grow deeper roots.
C. Animals have more food sources.
D. Trees become less healthy over time. | Correct answer: D | science | Mercury_7093030 | {
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"Top soil loses all of its nutrients.",
"Plants begin to grow deeper roots.",
"Animals have more food sources.",
"Trees become less healthy over time."
],
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
]
} | D | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is the liquid component in blood? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the liquid component in blood? | plasma | science | null | null | null | hemoglobin | respiration | aqueous humor | plasma | Blood is a fluid connective tissue that contains a liquid component called plasma. | null | null | null |
What's the relationship between the man and the woman? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long long time ago,the Creator created a man and a woman,they lived together very happily for a time.But then they began to get angry with each other,and at last the woman left and started off to the Sun land in the east.
The man followed alone and felt very sad,but the woman kept on ahead and never looked beh... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7074.txt | Long long time ago,the Creator created a man and a woman,they lived together very happily for a time.But then they began to get angry with each other,and at last the woman left and started off to the Sun land in the east.
The man followed alone and felt very sad,but the woman kept on ahead and never looked behind,until... | [
"Friends.",
"Mother and son.",
"Husband and wife.",
"Father and daughter."
] |
The word "quill" here means _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Another small animal that tigers eat in Ranthambhore (a wildlife park in northern India) is the porcupine .These animals are spread widely across India in open areas and grasslands; they often live in the earth and between rocks.They are good diggers, and in Ranthambhore are nocturnal ; they only come out at... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15796.txt | Another small animal that tigers eat in Ranthambhore (a wildlife park in northern India) is the porcupine .These animals are spread widely across India in open areas and grasslands; they often live in the earth and between rocks.They are good diggers, and in Ranthambhore are nocturnal ; they only come out at night.Th... | [
"teeth of a porcupine",
"feathers on a porcupine",
"long, sharp needle-like parts on a porcupine",
"paws of a porcupine"
] |
According to passage, which of the following is true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Soup on my nose, a nearly spilled glass of wine and chocolate down my white blouse, as blind dates suggest, this was a really messy one. I have never made so much noise with plates and glasses, nor had I dined with a never-before-met companion. This blind date was quite different: we could see nothing. "Put yo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12156.txt | Soup on my nose, a nearly spilled glass of wine and chocolate down my white blouse, as blind dates suggest, this was a really messy one. I have never made so much noise with plates and glasses, nor had I dined with a never-before-met companion. This blind date was quite different: we could see nothing. "Put your left h... | [
"The diners might eat what they are allergic to.",
"The author enjoyed a special lunch at Alchemy in the Dark.",
"The restaurant donated some money to the H. K Society for the Blind.",
"The diners aren't allowed to take phones to the restaurant at any time."
] |
About the party, the author and his son had very different views on _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My son wanted to give a party for my birthday. We discussed the invitations and the cost of the party. However, we had very different ideas about whom and how many people to invite. He thought that the people we knew had badly disappointed me by not keeping in touch with me since the death of my wife. But my i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23398.txt | My son wanted to give a party for my birthday. We discussed the invitations and the cost of the party. However, we had very different ideas about whom and how many people to invite. He thought that the people we knew had badly disappointed me by not keeping in touch with me since the death of my wife. But my idea of a ... | [
"how much they were going to spend",
"how many people were willing to come",
"whom and how many people to invite",
"which type of party they were going to hold"
] |
Parents and children can communicate only when _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nowadays the problem of the generation gap is becoming more and more serious. Poor relationship between parents and their children are very common.
Whether we like it or not, our parents are responsible for us at least until we're out of high school. So rather than get upset about that fact, maybe we should fo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5133.txt | Nowadays the problem of the generation gap is becoming more and more serious. Poor relationship between parents and their children are very common.
Whether we like it or not, our parents are responsible for us at least until we're out of high school. So rather than get upset about that fact, maybe we should focus on so... | [
"both sides stop yelling and fighting",
"both sides start thinking what to say next",
"both sides agree with each other",
"both sides can listen to each other"
] |
What can we learn from the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last year I was put into a lowerlevel math class at school. The reason I was in this class had nothing to do with my intellect or maths skills. I am blind.
The only problem with being in this class was that I was surrounded by "atrisk" students. These were kids who did not do well in school and they were con... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14586.txt | Last year I was put into a lowerlevel math class at school. The reason I was in this class had nothing to do with my intellect or maths skills. I am blind.
The only problem with being in this class was that I was surrounded by "atrisk" students. These were kids who did not do well in school and they were constantly i... | [
"The kids in the writer's class are bad.",
"As time went on, the classmates became annoying.",
"After praying, the writer changed his opinion of his classmates immediately.",
"By praying for others, the writer learned a lot."
] |
Which of the following best states the main idea of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Concern with money, and then more money, in order to buy the conveniences and luxuries of modern life, has brought great changes to the lives of most Frenchmen. More people are working harder than ever before in France. In the cities the traditional leisurely midday meal is disappearing. Offices, shops, and fa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1766.txt | Concern with money, and then more money, in order to buy the conveniences and luxuries of modern life, has brought great changes to the lives of most Frenchmen. More people are working harder than ever before in France. In the cities the traditional leisurely midday meal is disappearing. Offices, shops, and factories a... | [
"Changes in the French Way of Life",
"Criticism of the New Life Style",
"The Americanization of France",
"Features of the New Way of Life"
] |
Why do the students quickly take out their cellphones after class? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's the end of class. When the bell rings, students of Luohu Foreign Languages School in Shenzhen quickly take out their cell-phones. They want to log on to their microblogs to check the funny things that have happened in the last hour. Since last year, the trend of microblogging has swept the countr... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4702.txt | It's the end of class. When the bell rings, students of Luohu Foreign Languages School in Shenzhen quickly take out their cell-phones. They want to log on to their microblogs to check the funny things that have happened in the last hour. Since last year, the trend of microblogging has swept the country. Recent... | [
"Because they want to phone their parents to tell them the funny things.",
"Because they want to listen to music.",
"Because they want to log on to their microblogs.",
"Because they want to surf the Internet to check the funny things."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Columbus College , 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive ,Kowloon City
Memo
To: All Staff
From: Jakie Mok, Secretary; Sports Development Committee
Date: May 20, 2010
A week ago, "Sports for Life" programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our sta... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7226.txt | Columbus College , 241 Queen Elizabeth Drive ,Kowloon City
Memo
To: All Staff
From: Jakie Mok, Secretary; Sports Development Committee
Date: May 20, 2010
A week ago, "Sports for Life" programme was sent to the parents, requiring them to select a sport they wanted their child to play. Since then, our staff have r... | [
"Students selecting basketball had better register early.",
"Students participating in gym should arrive at 6:00 pm.",
"Hiking usually begins at 2:30 pm and lasts 2 hours.",
"Students having swimming suits can take up swimming."
] |
One day the teacher asked his student to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day a famous teacher was walking with his student. On the way, they saw a lake. They stopped and the teacher told the student, "I'm thirsty. Get me some water from that lake."
Just when the student reached the lake, a cow was walking in the lake. So the water became very dirty. He thought "I can't give the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7659.txt | One day a famous teacher was walking with his student. On the way, they saw a lake. They stopped and the teacher told the student, "I'm thirsty. Get me some water from that lake."
Just when the student reached the lake, a cow was walking in the lake. So the water became very dirty. He thought "I can't give the dirty wa... | [
"make the lake clear",
"drive away the cow in the lake",
"get some water to drink",
"get some water to wash his face"
] |
Yanna bought ten shirts at $5 each and three pairs of sandals at $3 each. How much change did she get back if she gave a one hundred dollar bill? | Ten shirts cost 10 x $5 = $<<10*5=50>>50.
And, three pairs of sandals cost 3 x $3 = $<<3*3=9>>9.
Thus, she spent $50 + $9= $<<50+9=59>>59.
Therefore, she got back change of $100 - $59 = $<<100-59=41>>41.
#### 41 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Yanna bought ten shirts at $5 each and three pairs of sandals at $3 each. How much change did she get back if she gave a one hundred dollar bill? | Ten shirts cost 10 x $5 = $<<10*5=50>>50.
And, three pairs of sandals cost 3 x $3 = $<<3*3=9>>9.
Thus, she spent $50 + $9= $<<50+9=59>>59.
Therefore, she got back change of $100 - $59 = $<<100-59=41>>41.
#### 41 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
In the past,if the husband let his wife get a job,_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are some great differences between the traditional family and the modern family.
The first important difference is in the man's role.The traditional husband was the head of the household because he was the only one who worked outside the home.If the wife worked for money,then the husband was not consider... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15093.txt | There are some great differences between the traditional family and the modern family.
The first important difference is in the man's role.The traditional husband was the head of the household because he was the only one who worked outside the home.If the wife worked for money,then the husband was not considered to be ... | [
"people would not think highly of his wife",
"people would think little of him",
"people would refuse to be friends with him",
"people would look up to him"
] |
What does the author think of their Chevrolet sedan? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When my dad was a very young man, he was one of the few people in the small community of North Apollo, who owned a car. When he and Mom got married, they went on their honeymoon in that old Ford, but they had to turn around and pay a visit to the garage because the car didn't have enough power to drive them go... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18425.txt | When my dad was a very young man, he was one of the few people in the small community of North Apollo, who owned a car. When he and Mom got married, they went on their honeymoon in that old Ford, but they had to turn around and pay a visit to the garage because the car didn't have enough power to drive them going forwa... | [
"It was the first car his parents bought.",
"It cost his family quite a lot of money.",
"He had lots of fun and a happy life in it.",
"It often broke down on their way around."
] |
The denim cloth was originally meant for _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1859,during the Gold Rush,a twenty- year-old immigrant from Bavaria named Levi Strauss stepped off the boat in San Francisco. He had with him a special cloth called Serge de Nimes that was later called denim in America. Levi Strauss hoped to sell the denim as material to make tents and covers for wagons to ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4547.txt | In 1859,during the Gold Rush,a twenty- year-old immigrant from Bavaria named Levi Strauss stepped off the boat in San Francisco. He had with him a special cloth called Serge de Nimes that was later called denim in America. Levi Strauss hoped to sell the denim as material to make tents and covers for wagons to the men w... | [
"making tent covers and wagons",
"making tents for wagons",
"making trousers for the miners",
"making wagon covers and tents"
] |
As a devoted fan of the Beatles, you may choose to visit the following places EXCEPT _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The most enjoyable way to discover Liverpool is by boat.The first thing to do is to take a ferry (boat) across the River Mersey. It's the best way to find out about this city's long and interesting history. The Liverpool Ferry,which is the oldest ferry service in Europe, started more than 800 years ago.
In the... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8812.txt | The most enjoyable way to discover Liverpool is by boat.The first thing to do is to take a ferry (boat) across the River Mersey. It's the best way to find out about this city's long and interesting history. The Liverpool Ferry,which is the oldest ferry service in Europe, started more than 800 years ago.
In the l8th cen... | [
"the Walker Art Gallery",
"The Beatles Story",
"the Cavern Club",
"Penny Lane and Strawberry Fields"
] |
Today is Monday. It's 8:00 a.m now. Can we see the animals now? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you like animals? Come to Xinxin zoo to see the Australian koalas and lions from South Africa. The American tigers are waiting for you. Do you want to see penguins? They are kind of interesting. We also have very cute pandas, but they are a little shy, so please be very quiet. You can play with the dolphins... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4875.txt | Do you like animals? Come to Xinxin zoo to see the Australian koalas and lions from South Africa. The American tigers are waiting for you. Do you want to see penguins? They are kind of interesting. We also have very cute pandas, but they are a little shy, so please be very quiet. You can play with the dolphins. They ar... | [
"Yes, we do",
"No, we don't",
"Yes, we can",
"No, we can't"
] |
The classification of some organisms has changed. Which new process is used to reclassify organisms? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | The classification of some organisms has changed. Which new process is used to reclassify organisms?
Choices:
A. Organisms are now given Latin-based scientific names.
B. Structures are now examined at the molecular level.
C. Organisms are now divided into three kingdoms.
D. Structures are now used to classify organism... | Correct answer: B | science | Mercury_7161210 | {
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Which of the following can NOT be detected by T cells? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The immune system is the body's defender. It identifies, tracks down, and destroys troublemakers before they can hurt the body. Those troublemakers may be, for example, bacteria from a cut or splinter, a measles germ, a cold bug, or even a cancer cell.
These invaders try to take over our tissues and feed off ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22883.txt | The immune system is the body's defender. It identifies, tracks down, and destroys troublemakers before they can hurt the body. Those troublemakers may be, for example, bacteria from a cut or splinter, a measles germ, a cold bug, or even a cancer cell.
These invaders try to take over our tissues and feed off our bodie... | [
"Transplants.",
"Cancer cells.",
"Healthy cells.",
"Thymus"
] |
What is the author's purpose of writing this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The death of languages is not a new phenomenon. Languages usually have a relatively short life span as well as a very high death rate. Only a few, including Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, Latin, have lasted more than 2,000 years.
What is new, however, is the speed at which they are dying out. Europe's colonial conq... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12916.txt | The death of languages is not a new phenomenon. Languages usually have a relatively short life span as well as a very high death rate. Only a few, including Egyptian, Chinese, Greek, Latin, have lasted more than 2,000 years.
What is new, however, is the speed at which they are dying out. Europe's colonial conquests cau... | [
"To explain the reasons why languages are dying out.",
"To warn people of the negative aspects of globalization.",
"To call people's attention to the urgency of language preservation.",
"To argue how important it is for people to speak more languages."
] |
Photoautotrophs and chemoautotrophs are two basic types of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Photoautotrophs and chemoautotrophs are two basic types of what? | autotrophs | science | null | null | null | decomposers | plants | consumers | autotrophs | Producers are organisms that produce food for themselves and other organisms. They use energy and simple inorganic molecules to make organic compounds. The stability of producers is vital to ecosystems because all organisms need organic molecules. Producers are also called autotrophs . There are two basic types of auto... | null | null | null |
What do plasmodesmata connect to in the plant cell? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do plasmodesmata connect to in the plant cell? | cytoplasms | science | null | null | null | pores | nuclei | sporozoans | cytoplasms | Plasmodesmata are gaps between plant cells, connecting the cytoplasms of plant cells. | null | null | null |
If a student has a third strike, he or she should _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The legal age for drinking alcohol in the Unite States is twenty-one. Underage drinking is a crime but also a common part of college social life. This week in our Foreign Student Series, we look at alcohol rules at American colleges and universities. These rules differ from school to school, but many schools h... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12481.txt | The legal age for drinking alcohol in the Unite States is twenty-one. Underage drinking is a crime but also a common part of college social life. This week in our Foreign Student Series, we look at alcohol rules at American colleges and universities. These rules differ from school to school, but many schools have been ... | [
"have to stop going to school for a time.",
"be removed to another school",
"be locked at home for a period.",
"be forced to leave school forever."
] |
The writer tries to tell us that peer pressure _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Now!" whispered Suki. "Quick, while the clerk's not looking."
Heart pounding, Leah slid two tubes of lipstick into her purse. She looked bored as she followed her friends Suki and Jill out of the store, but inside she felt panicked.
"I can't believe you made me do that," Leah cried. ks5u
"Relax," said Jill. ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17244.txt | "Now!" whispered Suki. "Quick, while the clerk's not looking."
Heart pounding, Leah slid two tubes of lipstick into her purse. She looked bored as she followed her friends Suki and Jill out of the store, but inside she felt panicked.
"I can't believe you made me do that," Leah cried. ks5u
"Relax," said Jill. "Everybod... | [
"is a normal phenomenon",
"exists only among young people",
"does more good than harm",
"lowers self-confidence"
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Millions of Americans return from long-distance trips by air, but their luggage doesn't always come home with them. Airline identification tags can come loose, and the bags go who-knows-where. And passengers leave all kinds of things on planes.
The airlines collect the items and, for 90 days, attempt to find ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3090.txt | Millions of Americans return from long-distance trips by air, but their luggage doesn't always come home with them. Airline identification tags can come loose, and the bags go who-knows-where. And passengers leave all kinds of things on planes.
The airlines collect the items and, for 90 days, attempt to find their own... | [
"A little museum will keep all the precious unclaimed baggage.",
"The things in the Unclaimed Baggage Center are articles for daily use.",
"The percentage of passengers who lose their baggage for ever is small.",
"People are not allowed to buy the illegal things in the store."
] |
The temperature in Harbin Min(degC) is _ lower than that in Guangzhou Min(degC). | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Weather Report
(8:00 a.m. December 17--8:00 a.m. December 18)
Influenced by a cold front northern Xinjiang, the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and the northern and eastern parts of Heilongjiang are expected to experience light snow today. Drizzle is forecast for most areas of Sichuan and western coastal area... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16233.txt | Weather Report
(8:00 a.m. December 17--8:00 a.m. December 18)
Influenced by a cold front northern Xinjiang, the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and the northern and eastern parts of Heilongjiang are expected to experience light snow today. Drizzle is forecast for most areas of Sichuan and western coastal areas of Sout... | [
"23",
"31",
"26",
"7"
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What can we learn from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last year I lived in Chile for half a year as an exchange student with the American Field Service. Compared to most visitors, I didn't travel much. I lived with a Chilean family and had the responsibilities of any Chilean teenager. I went to school every day, in uniform. I had good days and bad days and days t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13561.txt | Last year I lived in Chile for half a year as an exchange student with the American Field Service. Compared to most visitors, I didn't travel much. I lived with a Chilean family and had the responsibilities of any Chilean teenager. I went to school every day, in uniform. I had good days and bad days and days that I did... | [
"Most Chileans are not friendly to foreigners.",
"Exchange students always fail to succeed in another culture.",
"The author benefits greatly from the experience in Chile.",
"The official languages of Chile are Spanish and English."
] |
Which isn't the reason why humpback whales are slow to return according to Lyman? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
December usually marks the start of humpback whale season in Hawaii. But experts say the animals have been slow to return.
The giant whales are an iconic part of winter on the islands and a source of income for tour operators. But officials at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary said ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19716.txt | December usually marks the start of humpback whale season in Hawaii. But experts say the animals have been slow to return.
The giant whales are an iconic part of winter on the islands and a source of income for tour operators. But officials at the Hawaiian Islands Humpback Whale National Marine Sanctuary said they've b... | [
"The effect of El Nino is destructive.",
"The number of them is increasing.",
"They are busy reserving energy.",
"They are largely hunted by humans."
] |
Natural gas, such as those burned by gas stoves, is composed mostly of this? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Natural gas, such as those burned by gas stoves, is composed mostly of this? | methane | science | null | null | null | oxygen | sulfur | carbon monoxide | methane | The burner on a gas stove burns with a pretty blue flame like the one pictured in the opening image. The fuel burned by most gas stoves is natural gas, which consists mainly of methane. Methane is a compound that contains only carbon and hydrogen. Like many other compounds that consist of just these two elements, metha... | null | null | null |
Two siblings, Eman and Frank, agreed to buy a new computer table, computer chair, and a joystick. The computer table costs $140, the computer chair costs $100, and the joystick costs $20. Eman agreed to pay for the computer chair while Frank agreed to pay for the computer table. Then Frank agreed to pay 1/4 of the pric... | Frank will pay $20 x 1/4 = $<<20*1/4=5>>5 for the joystick.
Eman will pay $20 - $5 = $<<20-5=15>>15 for the joystick.
So, Frank will pay a total of $140 + $5 = $<<140+5=145>>145.
While Eman will pay a total of $100 + $15 = $<<100+15=115>>115.
Therefore, Frank will spend $145 - $115 = $<<145-115=30>>30 more than Eman.
#... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Two siblings, Eman and Frank, agreed to buy a new computer table, computer chair, and a joystick. The computer table costs $140, the computer chair costs $100, and the joystick costs $20. Eman agreed to pay for the computer chair while Frank agreed to pay for the computer table. Then Frank agreed to pay 1/4 of the pric... | Frank will pay $20 x 1/4 = $<<20*1/4=5>>5 for the joystick.
Eman will pay $20 - $5 = $<<20-5=15>>15 for the joystick.
So, Frank will pay a total of $140 + $5 = $<<140+5=145>>145.
While Eman will pay a total of $100 + $15 = $<<100+15=115>>115.
Therefore, Frank will spend $145 - $115 = $<<145-115=30>>30 more than Eman.
#... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What are the two most common silicates? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the two most common silicates? | feldspar and quartz | science | null | null | null | Petalite and Analcime | Analcime and Feldspar | Petalite and Quartz | feldspar and quartz | Feldspar and quartz are the two most common silicates. In beryl, the silicate pyramids join together as rings. Biotite is mica. The silicate pyramids come together to create thin, flexible sheets. Compare the beryl and the biotite pictured below ( Figure below ). | null | null | null |
Passage 2 is most probably _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Passage 1
The Information Highway is the road that links computer users to a large number of on-line services: the Web,e-mail,and software,to mention just a few. Not long ago,the Information Highway was a new road,with not many users. Now,everyone seems to want to take a drive, with over 30 million families co... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20042.txt | Passage 1
The Information Highway is the road that links computer users to a large number of on-line services: the Web,e-mail,and software,to mention just a few. Not long ago,the Information Highway was a new road,with not many users. Now,everyone seems to want to take a drive, with over 30 million families connected w... | [
"a poster about a lecture",
"an ad for a new book",
"a note to a doctor in a university",
"an introduction to a professor"
] |
Which of the following about chlorophyll is NOT true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all enjoy the beautiful show of color1s as leaves change each autumn. But did you ever wonder how and why this happens? To answer the question, first you have to understand what leaves are and what they do.
Leaves are nature's food factories. Plants take water from the ground through their roots. And they t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22626.txt | We all enjoy the beautiful show of color1s as leaves change each autumn. But did you ever wonder how and why this happens? To answer the question, first you have to understand what leaves are and what they do.
Leaves are nature's food factories. Plants take water from the ground through their roots. And they take a gas... | [
"Without it photosynthesis couldn't happen.",
"It is the reason why leaves have their green color1.",
"It turns the leaves red during autumn.",
"It is a chemical that's important for trees' food making."
] |
Where does this text probably come from? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
*Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children' s favorite writers, and even ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24201.txt | Are you looking for some new and exciting places to take your kids to? Try some of these places:
*Visit art museums. They offer a variety of activities to excite your kids' interest. Many offer workshops for making hand-made pieces, traveling exhibits, book signings by children' s favorite writers, and even musical p... | [
".A museum guide",
"A tourist map",
"A science textbook",
"A news report"
] |
Which one of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
With his game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, Jeremy Lin finished the New York Knicks' dramatic reversed victory to defeat the Toronto Rapters.
The Knicks have won six games in a row, and Jeremy Lin has put up impressive numbers during the continuous period of competitions. Although the season is still... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5357.txt | With his game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer, Jeremy Lin finished the New York Knicks' dramatic reversed victory to defeat the Toronto Rapters.
The Knicks have won six games in a row, and Jeremy Lin has put up impressive numbers during the continuous period of competitions. Although the season is still _ , the ... | [
"These Knicks' stars who were paid well saved the Knicks season",
"The Knicks didn't satisfy its fans for nearly 15 years until this season",
"The fans objected to dismissing Coach Isiah Thomas outside the Garden",
"The owners and the players didn't agree on raising the TV ratings"
] |
The best deals online that retailers offer can take place _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Best Ways to Save Money on Holiday Shopping
Black Friday and Cyber Monday-that's amateur hour. These holiday shopping tips will help yousave big bucks on your own.
Track prices online
Websites like Amazon and Bestbuy.com are constantly adjusting the prices of items, meaning knowledgeable shopper... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17432.txt | Best Ways to Save Money on Holiday Shopping
Black Friday and Cyber Monday-that's amateur hour. These holiday shopping tips will help yousave big bucks on your own.
Track prices online
Websites like Amazon and Bestbuy.com are constantly adjusting the prices of items, meaning knowledgeable shoppers can kee... | [
"on Friday",
"on the weekend",
"on Monday",
"on Tuesday"
] |
Joshua Bell played in the metro station in order to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, 1,100 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.
Three minutes went by, and a middle ag... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6586.txt | A man sat at a metro station in Washington DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold January morning. He played six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush hour, 1,100 people went through the station, most of them on their way to work.
Three minutes went by, and a middle aged man no... | [
"make more money",
"practice his skills in playing music",
"made an advertisement for his concert",
"find out people's reaction under such a circumstance"
] |
Phillip wants to make pickles with the supplies he finds at home. He has 4 jars, 10 cucumbers, and 100 oz of vinegar. Each cucumber makes six pickles. Each jar can hold 12 pickles. It takes 10 ounces of vinegar per jar of pickles. When he is all done making as many pickles as he has supplies for, how many ounces of vin... | The jars allow him to make 48 pickles because 4 x 12 = <<4*12=48>>48
The cucumbers allow him to make 60 pickles because 10 x 6 = <<10*6=60>>60
The vinegar allows him to make 10 jars of pickles because 100 / 10 = <<100/10=10>>10
The vinegar is enough to make 60 pickles because 10 x 6 = <<10*6=60>>60
He can make 48 pickl... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Phillip wants to make pickles with the supplies he finds at home. He has 4 jars, 10 cucumbers, and 100 oz of vinegar. Each cucumber makes six pickles. Each jar can hold 12 pickles. It takes 10 ounces of vinegar per jar of pickles. When he is all done making as many pickles as he has supplies for, how many ounces of vin... | The jars allow him to make 48 pickles because 4 x 12 = <<4*12=48>>48
The cucumbers allow him to make 60 pickles because 10 x 6 = <<10*6=60>>60
The vinegar allows him to make 10 jars of pickles because 100 / 10 = <<100/10=10>>10
The vinegar is enough to make 60 pickles because 10 x 6 = <<10*6=60>>60
He can make 48 pickl... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
When Banks was young _ ;. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Joseph Banks was born in 1743,the only son of a wealthy land-owning family. From an early age, he was interested in natural history, and in particular, botany. In the early 1760 's he chose to make this dream to the full. In 1766 he travelled to Newfoundland and Labrador to collect plants, animals and rocks.
F... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21141.txt | Joseph Banks was born in 1743,the only son of a wealthy land-owning family. From an early age, he was interested in natural history, and in particular, botany. In the early 1760 's he chose to make this dream to the full. In 1766 he travelled to Newfoundland and Labrador to collect plants, animals and rocks.
For him, j... | [
"he was only fond of botany",
"he travelled to many places",
"his family was not very rich",
"he hadn't much dream about his future"
] |
One of the principal causes of acid rain is | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | One of the principal causes of acid rain is
Choices:
A. waste acid from chemical factories being pumped into rivers
B. acid from chemical laboratories evaporating into the air
C. gases from burning coal and oil dissolving in water in the atmosphere
D. gases from air conditioners and refrigerators escaping into the atm... | Correct answer: C | science | TIMSS_1995_8_N5 | {
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"waste acid from chemical factories being pumped into rivers",
"acid from chemical laboratories evaporating into the air",
"gases from burning coal and oil dissolving in water in the atmosphere",
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Which of the following is NOT true about the Museum of Fine Arts? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Museum of Fine Arts, located in Boston Massachusetts, was founded in 1870. The current buildings, the result of many additions and restructures of the original building, were completed in 1981.
Today the museum is home to more than 25,000 square feet of exhibition space. The collection varies and includes ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20584.txt | The Museum of Fine Arts, located in Boston Massachusetts, was founded in 1870. The current buildings, the result of many additions and restructures of the original building, were completed in 1981.
Today the museum is home to more than 25,000 square feet of exhibition space. The collection varies and includes Asian art... | [
"It is in Boston.",
"It covers an area of 25,000 square feet.",
"It includes art collections from different countries.",
"It has a large collection of impressionistic art."
] |
People did what Jim asked them to do because Jim _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was once a boy called Jim in a village .Whenever Jim asked people to do things,no one would listen to him.He was sad.So Jim asked a wizard to solve the problem by using magic.The old wizard tried a lot of spells,but didn't work..
A young man heard about the problem .He went to Jim and said that he knew ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5667.txt | There was once a boy called Jim in a village .Whenever Jim asked people to do things,no one would listen to him.He was sad.So Jim asked a wizard to solve the problem by using magic.The old wizard tried a lot of spells,but didn't work..
A young man heard about the problem .He went to Jim and said that he knew the solut... | [
"had magic",
"became an officer",
"was polite",
"was a happyboy"
] |
What would be the best title for this story? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Among the soldiers of King Philip there was a poor man who had done some good deeds. He had pleased the king in many ways, and so the king believed in him.
One day this soldier was on a ship at sea when a great storm came up. The winds drove the ship upon the rocks, and it was broken. The soldier was thrown up... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21201.txt | Among the soldiers of King Philip there was a poor man who had done some good deeds. He had pleased the king in many ways, and so the king believed in him.
One day this soldier was on a ship at sea when a great storm came up. The winds drove the ship upon the rocks, and it was broken. The soldier was thrown upon the sh... | [
"An Ungrateful Man",
"Soldier and King",
"A Brave Farmer",
"Farmer and Soldier"
] |
What made the author feel cold? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
About twenty of us had been fortunate enough to receive invitations to a film-studio to take part in a crowd-scene. Although our "act" would last only for a short time, we could see quite a number of interesting things.
We all stood at the far end of the studio as workmen prepared the scene, setting up trees a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high386.txt | About twenty of us had been fortunate enough to receive invitations to a film-studio to take part in a crowd-scene. Although our "act" would last only for a short time, we could see quite a number of interesting things.
We all stood at the far end of the studio as workmen prepared the scene, setting up trees at the edg... | [
"The heavy snowfall.",
"The man-made scene.",
"The low temperature.",
"The film being shown."
] |
According to the passage, "Don't work harder" means that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My students often tell me that they do not have "enough time" to do all their homework. My response often is "You have as much time as the president." I usually carry on a bit about there being twenty-four hours in the day for everyone, and suggest that "not enough time" is not an acceptable explanation of not... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21054.txt | My students often tell me that they do not have "enough time" to do all their homework. My response often is "You have as much time as the president." I usually carry on a bit about there being twenty-four hours in the day for everyone, and suggest that "not enough time" is not an acceptable explanation of not getting ... | [
"one should not be more devoted to one's work",
"one should not spend more time in working",
"working harder is not allowed in our daily life",
"working harder is not the key point in work"
] |
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