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We can learn that Shirley Temple _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know Shirley Temple? She is an American film and television actress. She was born on April 23, 1928. She is also good at singing and dancing. She becomes a child star in the 1930s.
What does she look like? She has a round face with big eyes. Lost of people like her curly blonde hair very much. She is ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7667.txt | Do you know Shirley Temple? She is an American film and television actress. She was born on April 23, 1928. She is also good at singing and dancing. She becomes a child star in the 1930s.
What does she look like? She has a round face with big eyes. Lost of people like her curly blonde hair very much. She is lovely an... | [
"can sing and draw very well",
"becomes a star when she is very young",
"is the second Award Oscar in the history of children",
"goes to Meglin's Dance School in Los Angeles in 1930"
] |
What two types of communication do both humans and birds use primarily? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What two types of communication do both humans and birds use primarily? | visual and auditory | science | null | null | null | interaction and auditory | sensual and auditory | material and auditory | visual and auditory | null | null | null | |
The mouth, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, and large intestine are all part of what organ system? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The mouth, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, and large intestine are all part of what organ system? | digestive | science | null | null | null | lymphatic | muscular | respiratory | digestive | The mouth and stomach are just two of the organs of the digestive system. Other digestive system organs are the esophagus, small intestine, and large intestine. Below, you can see that the digestive organs form a long tube ( Figure below ). In adults, this tube is about 30 feet long! At one end of the tube is the mouth... | null | null | null |
Which of the following is NOT mentioned as the damage caused by the earthquake and tsunami? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Survivors searched for loved ones on Monday in emergency centers across the northeast coast of Japan, with thousands of people still missing after an earthquake and tsunami that probably killed more than 10,000 people.
"I'm looking for my parents and my elder brother," Yuko Abe, weeping, said at an emergency ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22730.txt | Survivors searched for loved ones on Monday in emergency centers across the northeast coast of Japan, with thousands of people still missing after an earthquake and tsunami that probably killed more than 10,000 people.
"I'm looking for my parents and my elder brother," Yuko Abe, weeping, said at an emergency center in... | [
"Electricity cut off",
"Lack of drinking water",
"Road destruction",
"Breakdown of air transport"
] |
How many swimmers are attacked by the white sharks? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A group of swimmers has described how a group of dolphins protected them from a group of white sharks off the coast of New Zealand. The lifeguards were on a training swim when they came across a group of great white sharks before the dolphins raced in to help.
The swimmers were surrounded by the dolphins for ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9834.txt | A group of swimmers has described how a group of dolphins protected them from a group of white sharks off the coast of New Zealand. The lifeguards were on a training swim when they came across a group of great white sharks before the dolphins raced in to help.
The swimmers were surrounded by the dolphins for forty min... | [
"Two.",
"Three.",
"Four.",
"Five."
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How does social media change relationships, according to the article? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Social media is one of the fastest-growing industries in today's world. A study conducted by the US think tank Pew Research Center showed that 92 percent of teenagers go online daily.
The wide spread of social media has changed nearly all parts of teenagers' lives.
Changing relationships
High school student ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13808.txt | Social media is one of the fastest-growing industries in today's world. A study conducted by the US think tank Pew Research Center showed that 92 percent of teenagers go online daily.
The wide spread of social media has changed nearly all parts of teenagers' lives.
Changing relationships
High school student Elly Coop... | [
"It pushes people to meet their friends more often offline.",
"It encourages people to pay more attention to those around them.",
"It enables users to understand accurately what others are talking about online.",
"It allows people to keep in touch with their friends who live far away more easily."
] |
The main purpose of this text is to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most good interviewers will make an effort to establish and keep eye contact. Make sure that you do not find yourself looking down or away. If you wear glasses, be sure to buy the non-glare lenses. Do not stare.
Rapidly nodding your head can leave the impression that you are impatient and too eager to add som... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19987.txt | Most good interviewers will make an effort to establish and keep eye contact. Make sure that you do not find yourself looking down or away. If you wear glasses, be sure to buy the non-glare lenses. Do not stare.
Rapidly nodding your head can leave the impression that you are impatient and too eager to add something to... | [
"tell you how to communicate with others effectively.",
"show you how to make yourself more understandable",
"remind you of respecting the interviewer.",
"give you some advice on facial signals for job interviews"
] |
From the passage we can learn that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mother stayed at home cooking and cleaning while Father left for work. Two or more children took the bus to school. In the evening, all the family members got together at home again. This is what a traditional family was like twenty years ago. But now great changes have happened in British families.
As many as... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4884.txt | Mother stayed at home cooking and cleaning while Father left for work. Two or more children took the bus to school. In the evening, all the family members got together at home again. This is what a traditional family was like twenty years ago. But now great changes have happened in British families.
As many as 2 out of... | [
"In a family where the parents are not divorced in Britain,the mother doesn't have to work.",
"Children whose parents are divorced have to start working early.",
"The father is very important to a child's growth.",
"The changes in British families do no good to people."
] |
The percentage of American companies that are in favor of keeping office pets is | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pet owners are being encouraged to take their animals to work , a move scientists say can be good for productivity , workplace morale , and the well-being of animals .
A study found that 25% of Australian women would like to keep an office pet . Sue Chaseling of Petcare Information Service said the practice o... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1474.txt | Pet owners are being encouraged to take their animals to work , a move scientists say can be good for productivity , workplace morale , and the well-being of animals .
A study found that 25% of Australian women would like to keep an office pet . Sue Chaseling of Petcare Information Service said the practice of keeping... | [
"73%",
"27%",
"25%",
"15%"
] |
Who is tall and thin? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Nick. I have four new good friends. They are Dick, Helen, Jack and Amy.
Now, they're in the garden. Dick and Jack are boys. Dick is tall and strong. Jack is tall but he's not strong. He is thin. Helen and Amy are girls. They're twins. They are short and slim. Dick is thirteen. Helen is thirteen too.... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8109.txt | My name is Nick. I have four new good friends. They are Dick, Helen, Jack and Amy.
Now, they're in the garden. Dick and Jack are boys. Dick is tall and strong. Jack is tall but he's not strong. He is thin. Helen and Amy are girls. They're twins. They are short and slim. Dick is thirteen. Helen is thirteen too. They're ... | [
"Helen",
"Dick",
"Jack",
"Nick"
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What would be the best title for this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Almost anywhere in the world, you can probably see graffiti . Although it's usually more common in big cities, it can be found in almost any community, big or small.
The problem with graffiti art is the question of whether it's really art. This isn't always an easy question to answer, simply because there are... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16367.txt | Almost anywhere in the world, you can probably see graffiti . Although it's usually more common in big cities, it can be found in almost any community, big or small.
The problem with graffiti art is the question of whether it's really art. This isn't always an easy question to answer, simply because there are so many ... | [
"How to Be a Good Graffiti Artist.",
"Stop Removing Graffiti!",
"Do You Like Graffiti?",
"Is Graffiti Art?"
] |
What is the main idea of the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Expert Tricks on iPhone 5
We don't want to change your phone, we wanna make you say, wow, that is a bigger change than I expected. iPhone 5 in a result of that desire to surprise. It's been completely redesigned.
For the first time ever, we've increased the size of display by making the screen taller but not w... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7154.txt | Expert Tricks on iPhone 5
We don't want to change your phone, we wanna make you say, wow, that is a bigger change than I expected. iPhone 5 in a result of that desire to surprise. It's been completely redesigned.
For the first time ever, we've increased the size of display by making the screen taller but not wider. You... | [
"Bodytime will replace Facetime in the future.",
"Scrolling on the phone will be the thing of the past.",
"All your favorite apps are still available on the new iPhone.",
"iPhone 5 will be the tallest thing to happen."
] |
Jenny had a bus trip to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last summer Jenny and her friends had a bus trip to New York. She felt very relaxed on the way. They visited a museum. But it was really crowded there and the display was not interesting at all. They went to different restaurants to have dinner. Some food was quite delicious, but Jenny thought the fast food w... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3679.txt | Last summer Jenny and her friends had a bus trip to New York. She felt very relaxed on the way. They visited a museum. But it was really crowded there and the display was not interesting at all. They went to different restaurants to have dinner. Some food was quite delicious, but Jenny thought the fast food was awful.... | [
"Japan",
"the U.S.",
"Australia",
"England"
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We can infer from the text that the author's husband was _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I believe that it is important to be brought up with a firm belief in the good. I was fortunate in this respect. My parents not only gave me a happy home, but they had me study half a dozen foreign languages and made it possible for me to travel in other countries. This made me more tolerant and helped me to b... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16295.txt | I believe that it is important to be brought up with a firm belief in the good. I was fortunate in this respect. My parents not only gave me a happy home, but they had me study half a dozen foreign languages and made it possible for me to travel in other countries. This made me more tolerant and helped me to bridge man... | [
"a doctor",
"a researcher",
"a teacher",
"a sailor"
] |
Which of the following about Doslu is true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you happen to find "On the Road" at a gas station or "Who Moved My Cheese?" in your grocery store, it might not be and accident. You could be the unwitting beneficiary of a "bookcrosser"---- a person who on purpose leaves books in public places hoping they'll be found by strangers.
The idea o leaving a book... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1359.txt | If you happen to find "On the Road" at a gas station or "Who Moved My Cheese?" in your grocery store, it might not be and accident. You could be the unwitting beneficiary of a "bookcrosser"---- a person who on purpose leaves books in public places hoping they'll be found by strangers.
The idea o leaving a book for some... | [
"She dropped her first book on top of a telephone booth.",
"She had no idea who took her books away",
"She always left books to her students",
"She is a bookcrosser traveling around the world"
] |
We learn that compared to Americans, Australians _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time, there was a scholar who wanted to gain more knowledge each day even though he had already gained enough knowledge. One day, he came to visit a saint and wanted to be his student. The saint provided some tea. He slowly filled the scholar's cup: the cup was full, yet he kept pouring and pouring... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high100.txt | Once upon a time, there was a scholar who wanted to gain more knowledge each day even though he had already gained enough knowledge. One day, he came to visit a saint and wanted to be his student. The saint provided some tea. He slowly filled the scholar's cup: the cup was full, yet he kept pouring and pouring. The sch... | [
"work much harder",
"know less about their capacity",
"spare more time for themselves",
"spend less time with their friends"
] |
Who is the passage mainly intended for? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm often told how I have a dream job, that I work for a great company, getting to deal with the leaders in social media every day, and especially that I get to work from my home.
Usually the people who tell me that working from home is wonderful have never worked fromhome. They spend most of their career wor... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13525.txt | I'm often told how I have a dream job, that I work for a great company, getting to deal with the leaders in social media every day, and especially that I get to work from my home.
Usually the people who tell me that working from home is wonderful have never worked fromhome. They spend most of their career working from... | [
"Job hunters.",
"Office workers.",
"Researchers.",
"Telecommuters."
] |
Building the Best You helps you achieve personal transformation by _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here are some books published this year. The following introductions of these books may help you choose a book to your own taste.
Life Simplified
If you are looking for a book that will transform your life for good, Life Simplified is that book. If you are looking for a guide to inspire and lead you back to yo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13522.txt | Here are some books published this year. The following introductions of these books may help you choose a book to your own taste.
Life Simplified
If you are looking for a book that will transform your life for good, Life Simplified is that book. If you are looking for a guide to inspire and lead you back to your inhere... | [
"reading some stories",
"asking some questions",
"answering some questions",
"accepting some suggestions"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true of working-class Americans? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Clean your plate!" and "Be a member of the clean-plate club!" Just about every kid in the US heard this from a parent or grandparent. Often, it's accompanied by an appeal: "Just think about those starving orphans in Africa." Sure, we should be grateful for every bite of food. Unfortunately, many people in the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8025.txt | "Clean your plate!" and "Be a member of the clean-plate club!" Just about every kid in the US heard this from a parent or grandparent. Often, it's accompanied by an appeal: "Just think about those starving orphans in Africa." Sure, we should be grateful for every bite of food. Unfortunately, many people in the US take ... | [
"They work long hours.",
"They live from paycheck to paycheck.",
"They don't want to be healthy eaters.",
"They want to save money for their children."
] |
Which of the following is the best title for the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Perhaps drawing inspiration from Spiderman, beachgoers in China' s eastern city of Qingdao have come up with a new way of protecting their skin from the sun. They call it the "face-kini". It was first sported by middle-aged women as a practical addition to their swimsuits, but now the face-kini has gone global... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13477.txt | Perhaps drawing inspiration from Spiderman, beachgoers in China' s eastern city of Qingdao have come up with a new way of protecting their skin from the sun. They call it the "face-kini". It was first sported by middle-aged women as a practical addition to their swimsuits, but now the face-kini has gone global.
New Yor... | [
"Keeping your skin. Fair",
"The changing fashion in Qingdao",
"Protecting fair skin with \"face-kini\"",
"New attitudes towards beauty"
] |
We can learn from the text that business English _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is important to learn business English if you are going to be successful in another country where English is the primary language. It will also be a great idea to practice speaking and writing in business English. If a university offers a course on business English, it will be a good idea to take the class.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8943.txt | It is important to learn business English if you are going to be successful in another country where English is the primary language. It will also be a great idea to practice speaking and writing in business English. If a university offers a course on business English, it will be a good idea to take the class. Reading,... | [
"is much more difficult than daily English",
"pays more attention to the forms of expressions",
"is required by most international companies",
"can give you a hand when dealing with people"
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The old camera Brownie picked up in a charity shop was a splendid find. But the undeveloped film still inside turned out to be even more of a treasure.
New owner Don Roccoforte had it developed and saw in it an attractive dark haired woman in her thirties with two young boys. He immediately determined to try t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13431.txt | The old camera Brownie picked up in a charity shop was a splendid find. But the undeveloped film still inside turned out to be even more of a treasure.
New owner Don Roccoforte had it developed and saw in it an attractive dark haired woman in her thirties with two young boys. He immediately determined to try to find ou... | [
"Tony is the son of Winnie Bamber.",
"Billy Charnley's daughter was married to Don Roccoforte.",
"Brownie married Winnie Bamber.",
"Mrs. Roccoforte is Winnie Bamber's niece."
] |
The best title for this passage is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
friends come to visit us in the evening, they spend their time telling us they are in a hurry and looking at their watches. It isn't that our friends are all very busy, it is just that When we haven't got a television. People think that we are very strange. "But what do you do in the evening?",they are always ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5260.txt | friends come to visit us in the evening, they spend their time telling us they are in a hurry and looking at their watches. It isn't that our friends are all very busy, it is just that When we haven't got a television. People think that we are very strange. "But what do you do in the evening?",they are always asking. T... | [
"Why Do We Need a Television?",
"Candle! But No Electricity!",
"Different Friends, Different Hobbies.",
"We Go Without Televisions!"
] |
The rate that energy is released is known as | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The rate that energy is released is known as | power | science | null | null | null | pressure | flow | heat | power | Power is the rate that energy is released. The units for power are watts (W), which equal joules per second . For example, a 60 W light bulb transforms 60 joules of electrical energy into light and heat energy every second. | null | null | null |
are the right persons to attend to the children while the parents work outside. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One of my longest-running battles with my kids is about manners specifically,about whether it's necessary to send hand-written thank-you notes for gifts.I say yes,and my children have continued throughout their teens to write the notes.But they grumble that I'm out of step with the times.
If a new BabyCenter p... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24091.txt | One of my longest-running battles with my kids is about manners specifically,about whether it's necessary to send hand-written thank-you notes for gifts.I say yes,and my children have continued throughout their teens to write the notes.But they grumble that I'm out of step with the times.
If a new BabyCenter poll is an... | [
"Those who do good cooking",
"Those who ignore the good manners",
"Those who focus on virtue",
"Those who have a sense of humor"
] |
Some employment websites tell you how to have a job interview _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Internet can show you lots of jobs all over the world. If you want to find a job on the Internet, use the words "job search" or "employment " to find the websites you need. You only need to type in what you want and where you want to work. In a few seconds, a list of jobs will appear on the screen. You can... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6178.txt | The Internet can show you lots of jobs all over the world. If you want to find a job on the Internet, use the words "job search" or "employment " to find the websites you need. You only need to type in what you want and where you want to work. In a few seconds, a list of jobs will appear on the screen. You can also typ... | [
"face to face",
"in an e-mail",
"in a letter",
"on the telephone"
] |
How many umbrellas did Sally's mother get at last? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sally was a student. It was going to be her mother's birthday. She wanted to buy her a present that would be nice and useful but not expensive.
A week before her mother's birthday, she went shopping after a quick and simple lunch. When she had been looking for half an hour, she found a shop that was selling ch... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle657.txt | Sally was a student. It was going to be her mother's birthday. She wanted to buy her a present that would be nice and useful but not expensive.
A week before her mother's birthday, she went shopping after a quick and simple lunch. When she had been looking for half an hour, she found a shop that was selling cheep umbre... | [
"No.",
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"Three.",
"Four."
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Lucy Li thinks golf _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Posted: 06/19/2014 12:00 a.m.
Lucy Li, an 11-year-old girl, is the youngest person to qualify for a US Women's Open golf tournament .
She was qualified for the US Women's Open in May. When she set a new record by seven strokes .And today she is playing against some of the best female golfers in the world.
E... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7034.txt | Posted: 06/19/2014 12:00 a.m.
Lucy Li, an 11-year-old girl, is the youngest person to qualify for a US Women's Open golf tournament .
She was qualified for the US Women's Open in May. When she set a new record by seven strokes .And today she is playing against some of the best female golfers in the world.
Earlier th... | [
"is easy to learn",
"is fit for anyone",
"takes lots of time",
"is a usual sport"
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The human heart is located within what cavity? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The human heart is located within what cavity? | thoracic | science | null | null | null | abdominal | pelvic | spinal | thoracic | Location of the Heart The human heart is located within the thoracic cavity, medially between the lungs in the space known as the mediastinum. Figure 19.2 shows the position of the heart within the thoracic cavity. Within the mediastinum, the heart is separated from the other mediastinal structures by a tough membrane ... | null | null | null |
_ clearly tells people that children can't take part in this kind of trip. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Trip 1 One week in the Mountains
Bring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains. You may go hiking or have a try of rock climbing. This is also a protection area for wild animals. You can find many kinds of animals living in this area.
Time: May 8--May 14 T... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle793.txt | Trip 1 One week in the Mountains
Bring your strong shoes and warm clothes for this walk in a beautiful area of the Green Mountains. You may go hiking or have a try of rock climbing. This is also a protection area for wild animals. You can find many kinds of animals living in this area.
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"Why are you so upset?" Maria said to the man. She wanted to tell him that he should not be _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sixteen-year-old Maria was waiting in line at the airport in Santo Domingo. She was leaving her native country to join her sister in the United States. She spoke English very well. Though she was very happy she could go abroad, she was feeling sad at leaving her family and friends. As she was thinking all abou... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18540.txt | Sixteen-year-old Maria was waiting in line at the airport in Santo Domingo. She was leaving her native country to join her sister in the United States. She spoke English very well. Though she was very happy she could go abroad, she was feeling sad at leaving her family and friends. As she was thinking all about this, s... | [
"surprised",
"sad",
"unhappy",
"sorry"
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Nancy agreed to pay 40% of the cost of her daughter's car insurance, which costs $80 a month. How much will Nancy pay each year? | First calculate Nancy's monthly portion of the car insurance by multiplying the total cost by 40%: .4 * $80 = $<<.4*80=32>>32
Then multiply the monthly cost by 12 to find the annual cost: $32 * 12 = $<<32*12=384>>384
#### 384 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Nancy agreed to pay 40% of the cost of her daughter's car insurance, which costs $80 a month. How much will Nancy pay each year? | First calculate Nancy's monthly portion of the car insurance by multiplying the total cost by 40%: .4 * $80 = $<<.4*80=32>>32
Then multiply the monthly cost by 12 to find the annual cost: $32 * 12 = $<<32*12=384>>384
#### 384 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Alfred the Great was the king of _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
England became England, the land of English-speaking people, at the beginning of the Middle Ages. Before that it had been the home of Iron Age tribes known as Celts, and for a time, part of the Roman Empire. Then beginning in the 400s AD, tribes from the north, known as the Engles, the Saxons, and the Jutes, m... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23940.txt | England became England, the land of English-speaking people, at the beginning of the Middle Ages. Before that it had been the home of Iron Age tribes known as Celts, and for a time, part of the Roman Empire. Then beginning in the 400s AD, tribes from the north, known as the Engles, the Saxons, and the Jutes, moved in.
... | [
"the Romans",
"the West Saxons",
"the Angles",
"the Vikings"
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What can we learn from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What if handheld tools know what needs to be done and were even able to guide and help inexperienced users to complete jobs that require skill? Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed and started studying a novel concept in robotics--intelligent handheld robots. Historically, handheld tools h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11032.txt | What if handheld tools know what needs to be done and were even able to guide and help inexperienced users to complete jobs that require skill? Researchers at the University of Bristol have developed and started studying a novel concept in robotics--intelligent handheld robots. Historically, handheld tools have been ... | [
"The handheld robots can never disobey the user's order.",
"The autonomy is the only thing that the scientists are considering.",
"There will be more intelligence and independence in the handheld robots.",
"The aim of the handheld robots is to correct and refuse the user's directions."
] |
For people with dementia, pets can _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dogs already guide blind and disabled people and now they are to be trained to help people with dementia. The idea developed by some university students will now be put into practice by Scotland Medical Centre. The research is meaningful, for there are 670, 000 people in Britain who have dementia and by 2021 t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19969.txt | Dogs already guide blind and disabled people and now they are to be trained to help people with dementia. The idea developed by some university students will now be put into practice by Scotland Medical Centre. The research is meaningful, for there are 670, 000 people in Britain who have dementia and by 2021 this is ex... | [
"give them wordless help",
"contribute to their recovery",
"help them to recognize people's faces",
"ensure them to gain support from other people"
] |
There are two babysitters named Mila and Agnes. Mila makes $10 an hour while Agnes makes $15 an hour. Agnes works 8 hours each week. How many hours does Mila need to work to earn as much as Agnes in a month? | The weekly salary of Agnes is $15 x 8 = $<<15*8=120>>120.
So in a month, Agnes earns $120 x 4 = $<<120*4=480>>480.
Therefore, Mila needs to work for $480 / $10 = <<480/10=48>>48 hours to earn as much as Agnes's monthly earnings.
#### 48 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are two babysitters named Mila and Agnes. Mila makes $10 an hour while Agnes makes $15 an hour. Agnes works 8 hours each week. How many hours does Mila need to work to earn as much as Agnes in a month? | The weekly salary of Agnes is $15 x 8 = $<<15*8=120>>120.
So in a month, Agnes earns $120 x 4 = $<<120*4=480>>480.
Therefore, Mila needs to work for $480 / $10 = <<480/10=48>>48 hours to earn as much as Agnes's monthly earnings.
#### 48 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
On Tom's eighteenth birthday, he drank together with his father in that bar for _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In English nobody under eighteen years old is allowed to drink in a bar .
Mr Thompson often went to a bar near his house.But he never took his son, Tom, because he was too young.Then when Tom had his eighteenth birthday, Mr Thompson took him to his usual bar for the first time.They drank for an hour.Tom dra... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7062.txt | In English nobody under eighteen years old is allowed to drink in a bar .
Mr Thompson often went to a bar near his house.But he never took his son, Tom, because he was too young.Then when Tom had his eighteenth birthday, Mr Thompson took him to his usual bar for the first time.They drank for an hour.Tom drank a bit.... | [
"the first time",
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"many times",
"eighteen times"
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What type of vehicles is able to go to the deepest ocean floor? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of vehicles is able to go to the deepest ocean floor? | remote-control vehicles | science | null | null | null | autonomous controlled airplanes | off road vehicles | all-terrain vehicles | remote-control vehicles | Today, remote-control vehicles, called remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) go to the deepest ocean floor. They don’t have any people on board. However, they carry devices that record many measurements. They also collect sediments and take photos. | null | null | null |
What can be inferred from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was 1:30 a.m. Monday at London's Savoy Hotel and, with autograph books and cameras, a group of brighteyed tennis fans of all ages were waiting for just a glimpse of Maria Sharapova .
The 17-year-old girl defeated champion Serena Williams 6-1 6-4 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday in London to become th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23345.txt | It was 1:30 a.m. Monday at London's Savoy Hotel and, with autograph books and cameras, a group of brighteyed tennis fans of all ages were waiting for just a glimpse of Maria Sharapova .
The 17-year-old girl defeated champion Serena Williams 6-1 6-4 in the Wimbledon final on Saturday in London to become the first R... | [
"Former Russian President Boris Yeltsin will phone Sharapova for her success.",
"It's not easy for Sharapova to keep herself away from the advertisers.",
"Sharapova doesn't like fame or riches.",
"Sharapova will continue to live a quiet life in her second homeland-Florida."
] |
Soil that forms in place over a very long period is called what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Soil that forms in place over a very long period is called what? | residual soil | science | null | null | null | resultant soil | leakage soil | antique soil | residual soil | A soil is a residual soil when it forms in place. Only about one third of the soils in the United States form this way. The material comes from the underlying bedrock. Residual soils form over many years since it takes a long time for solid rock to become soil. First, cracks break up the bedrock. This may happen due to... | null | null | null |
The teaching building is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is my school. There are many trees and flowers in it. The teaching building is big and tall. There is a big playground in our school..It is very nice to have it . After 4:30 in the afternoon, many students come to the playground to play football and some students play table tennis in the table tennis room... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3697.txt | This is my school. There are many trees and flowers in it. The teaching building is big and tall. There is a big playground in our school..It is very nice to have it . After 4:30 in the afternoon, many students come to the playground to play football and some students play table tennis in the table tennis room.
There a... | [
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What group of animals has permeable skin that makes them vulnerable to pollution? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What group of animals has permeable skin that makes them vulnerable to pollution? | amphibians | science | null | null | null | reptiles | fish | mammals | amphibians | Amphibians have permeable skin that easily absorbs substances from the environment. This may explain why they seem to be especially sensitive to pollution. Monitoring the health and survival of amphibians may help people detect pollution early, before other organisms are affected. | null | null | null |
Jack and Linda are going to live in the home of _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Frank,
Thank you for your email. I'm very glad you are having a good trip now. Ottawa is very beautiful in May. I hope I can have a chance to go there one day. Our summer holiday will start next month. I like my summer holiday, although it's hot at that time in America. In summer holiday, I can swim in t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6892.txt | Dear Frank,
Thank you for your email. I'm very glad you are having a good trip now. Ottawa is very beautiful in May. I hope I can have a chance to go there one day. Our summer holiday will start next month. I like my summer holiday, although it's hot at that time in America. In summer holiday, I can swim in the sea an... | [
"their friend's",
"their teacher's",
"their uncle's",
"their grandparents'"
] |
What did Maria think of the food? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last Sunday it was snowy. Maria stayed at home. Her cousin Cara came to visit her. She came back from Beijing. She told Maria something about her vacation. "It was pretty good," she said. Cara visited the Palace Museum and the Great Wall. She took a lot of photos.
It was lunchtime. Maria's parents were not at ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7204.txt | Last Sunday it was snowy. Maria stayed at home. Her cousin Cara came to visit her. She came back from Beijing. She told Maria something about her vacation. "It was pretty good," she said. Cara visited the Palace Museum and the Great Wall. She took a lot of photos.
It was lunchtime. Maria's parents were not at home. Mar... | [
"It was too awful.",
"Just so-so",
"It was delicious",
"We don't know"
] |
We can learn from the passage that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Disease, poverty, hate, love-Charles Dickens' stories opened his readers eyes to the most important themes of his age. Two hundred years on, his stories still speak volumes across the world, proving that Dickens' legacy was far greater that just "great-literature".
February 7 marks the 200thanniversary of the... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high179.txt | Disease, poverty, hate, love-Charles Dickens' stories opened his readers eyes to the most important themes of his age. Two hundred years on, his stories still speak volumes across the world, proving that Dickens' legacy was far greater that just "great-literature".
February 7 marks the 200thanniversary of the writer's... | [
"Charles Dickens' novels reflect the true life at his age",
"Dickensian is widely used to describe the Christmas",
"Every person can take three days off for Christmas",
"The theme of Charles Dickens' stories is about poverty"
] |
Failing can turn into something good _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Knowing about yourself not only means finding out what you're good at and what you like, but also means discovering what you're not good at and what you don't like. Both help you to see your aim in life.
Although most students would be unhappy if they failed a very difficult physics examination, they have in ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10553.txt | Knowing about yourself not only means finding out what you're good at and what you like, but also means discovering what you're not good at and what you don't like. Both help you to see your aim in life.
Although most students would be unhappy if they failed a very difficult physics examination, they have in fact lear... | [
"if you have aim in life",
"if your decision is fight",
"if you lead a happier life",
"if you learn something from it"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In China most people these days know what it means to have an "English teacher", since almost all pupils study English from their third year. In primary school the first English teacher will usually be a young and lovely lady. But my first English teacher is _ . Looking back, I can see that, when I was only a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22483.txt | In China most people these days know what it means to have an "English teacher", since almost all pupils study English from their third year. In primary school the first English teacher will usually be a young and lovely lady. But my first English teacher is _ . Looking back, I can see that, when I was only a little g... | [
"The girl's father is her first English teacher.",
"The girl had been interested in English before going to school.",
"The girl's father was always ready to help her with her English.",
"The girl could have learned English well by herself without her father."
] |
Michael is stuck in an elevator that is slowly moving to the bottom floor. The elevator needs to move down 20 floors to reach the bottom. It takes 15 minutes for the elevator to travel down the first half of the floors. The elevator then takes 5 minutes per floor to travel down the next 5 floors. It then takes 16 minut... | Over 5 of the floors, it takes the elevator 5 floors * 5 minutes per floor = <<5*5=25>>25 minutes to lower.
Over the final 5 floors, it takes the elevator 5 floors * 16 minutes per floor = <<5*16=80>>80 minutes to lower.
So in total, the elevator takes 15 minutes in the first half + 25 minutes in the next five floors +... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Michael is stuck in an elevator that is slowly moving to the bottom floor. The elevator needs to move down 20 floors to reach the bottom. It takes 15 minutes for the elevator to travel down the first half of the floors. The elevator then takes 5 minutes per floor to travel down the next 5 floors. It then takes 16 minut... | Over 5 of the floors, it takes the elevator 5 floors * 5 minutes per floor = <<5*5=25>>25 minutes to lower.
Over the final 5 floors, it takes the elevator 5 floors * 16 minutes per floor = <<5*16=80>>80 minutes to lower.
So in total, the elevator takes 15 minutes in the first half + 25 minutes in the next five floors +... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The new rules of the country-of-origin labeling law will come into effect _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New rules will let millions of Americans know where more of their food comes from. The law is known as COOL -- Country of Origin Labeling .
American congress first passed the law in 2002. Stores have had to label seafood by country of origin since 2005. But industry pressure delayed other requirements until la... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5287.txt | New rules will let millions of Americans know where more of their food comes from. The law is known as COOL -- Country of Origin Labeling .
American congress first passed the law in 2002. Stores have had to label seafood by country of origin since 2005. But industry pressure delayed other requirements until last week.
... | [
"right now",
"in a month",
"in three months",
"in half a year"
] |
Which of the following is true according to the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Friday, December 30, 2011has been cut for the tiny South Pacific island nation, Samoa as it moved its time zone 24 hours ahead to catch up with Asia, New Zealand and Australia.On New Year's Eve, Samoa will Slave jumped to the west of the international dateline, which runs through the Pacific Ocean and broadly ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21227.txt | Friday, December 30, 2011has been cut for the tiny South Pacific island nation, Samoa as it moved its time zone 24 hours ahead to catch up with Asia, New Zealand and Australia.On New Year's Eve, Samoa will Slave jumped to the west of the international dateline, which runs through the Pacific Ocean and broadly follows t... | [
"It's Monday now in Samoa while it is Sunday in America.",
"Samoa once had a date change about 200 years ago.",
"Samoa and America are now in the same time zone.",
"In Samoa, cars move on the right hand side of the road."
] |
The writer in the text mainly tells us _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was a boy,I belonged to the Boy Scouts ,so I used to go camping every summer,and once something happened which I have never been able to explain.
We were camping in a place above a river. After arriving,we all rushed down to the river and had a swim. Standing by the river,we noticed that it was sur... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20239.txt | When I was a boy,I belonged to the Boy Scouts ,so I used to go camping every summer,and once something happened which I have never been able to explain.
We were camping in a place above a river. After arriving,we all rushed down to the river and had a swim. Standing by the river,we noticed that it was surrounded b... | [
"the story of his childhood",
"a strange camping experience",
"about a stranger by the river",
"about a good place for camping."
] |
What's the name of the new picture book that recaptures the capital's Lunar New Year traditions for children? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a new picture book, a 66-year-old Beijinger recaptures the capital's Lunar New Year traditions for children.
In the Chinese lunar calendar, the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, which falls on Feb 11 this year, is the "Little Chinese New Year". Traditionally, people will set off firecrackers to bid farewell... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9157.txt | In a new picture book, a 66-year-old Beijinger recaptures the capital's Lunar New Year traditions for children.
In the Chinese lunar calendar, the 23rd day of the 12th lunar month, which falls on Feb 11 this year, is the "Little Chinese New Year". Traditionally, people will set off firecrackers to bid farewell to the K... | [
"Celebrating the Lantern Festival",
"Spring Festival in Beijing",
"the Chinese New Year",
"Little Chinese New Year"
] |
The passage is mainly about how to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you feel you have enough time to do all the things you have to do or want to do? How do you think you could plan your day better? A daily schedule will help you plan every part of it. If you learn to manage your time, you will probably feel less worried. Here is how to do it. 1. Take out a piece of pape... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5156.txt | Do you feel you have enough time to do all the things you have to do or want to do? How do you think you could plan your day better? A daily schedule will help you plan every part of it. If you learn to manage your time, you will probably feel less worried. Here is how to do it. 1. Take out a piece of paper and a r... | [
"make a daily schedule",
"get good study habits",
"make a form",
"live happily"
] |
How is Grandma Moses different from most other old people? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most people will rest and relax when they are old. They do not work. And most people are certainly not famous. But Grandma Moses is different She starts a new job at the age of 76.
This is her story. She was born in a poor farmer's family in 1860. Her parents named her Anna Mary Robertson. She married Thomas M... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3536.txt | Most people will rest and relax when they are old. They do not work. And most people are certainly not famous. But Grandma Moses is different She starts a new job at the age of 76.
This is her story. She was born in a poor farmer's family in 1860. Her parents named her Anna Mary Robertson. She married Thomas Moses in 1... | [
"She has more grandchildren.",
"She has her own art gallery.",
"She lives an easy life.",
"She starts a new job."
] |
Teachers want foreign students to do much talking and analyzing in order to make them_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Things you need to know about studying there
Study style
Since the 1950s, the Netherlands has had courses in English especially for foreign students. Students are expected to be critical of what they read and hear, and to be able of working independently. Foreign students will soon notice that at Dutch institu... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1987.txt | Things you need to know about studying there
Study style
Since the 1950s, the Netherlands has had courses in English especially for foreign students. Students are expected to be critical of what they read and hear, and to be able of working independently. Foreign students will soon notice that at Dutch institutions for... | [
"get higher marks",
"pass exams easier",
"be able to work independently",
"get in close touch with each other"
] |
According to the researchers, _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It can be hard to encourage families of preschoolers to turn off the TV,but there are plenty of highquality shows that promote learning and positive relationships rather than violence,researchers noted.
"Although clearly kids watch too much,what's more worrying is that they watch poor quality shows," said Dr C... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6734.txt | It can be hard to encourage families of preschoolers to turn off the TV,but there are plenty of highquality shows that promote learning and positive relationships rather than violence,researchers noted.
"Although clearly kids watch too much,what's more worrying is that they watch poor quality shows," said Dr Christakis... | [
"getting preschoolers away from TV is difficult",
"shows on TV in America are full of violence",
"parents should communicate more with their kids",
"parents should keep an eye on what kids watch on TV"
] |
Environment clubs ask students _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In most parts of the world, many students help their school make less pollution. They join in "environment clubs". In an environment club, people work together to make our environment clean.
Here are things students often do:
Turn off the water! Do you know that some toilets can waste twenty to
forty tons of w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2719.txt | In most parts of the world, many students help their school make less pollution. They join in "environment clubs". In an environment club, people work together to make our environment clean.
Here are things students often do:
Turn off the water! Do you know that some toilets can waste twenty to
forty tons of water an h... | [
"to run to school every day",
"to play sports every day",
"not to throw away lunch bags",
"not to forget to take cars"
] |
At the beginning of the passage, the author implies that . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Left unfettered , Anthony Konieczka, 9 years old, would happily play his Game Boy Advance or PlayStation 2 from the minute he gets up to the moment he goes to bed, 14 bleary-eyed hours later.
Anthony's box is stocked with traditional toys--board games, puzzles, art supplies--and as far as he is concerned, t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19309.txt | Left unfettered , Anthony Konieczka, 9 years old, would happily play his Game Boy Advance or PlayStation 2 from the minute he gets up to the moment he goes to bed, 14 bleary-eyed hours later.
Anthony's box is stocked with traditional toys--board games, puzzles, art supplies--and as far as he is concerned, they are r... | [
"video games are designed only for boys",
"girls are usually not interested in video games",
"both Anthony and Michaely are good at playing PlayStation 2",
"children would not like to stop playing Game Boy once they start"
] |
What lesson can we learn from the story of Mensah? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was on the early afternoon of a mid-October day in 2012. Bismark Mensah, who came to America several months ago, was collecting carts outside a Walmart in Federal Way. It was a part-time job for him. He earned $9.05 an hour in charge of getting carts out of the parking lot.
He was used to finding stuff in... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14396.txt | It was on the early afternoon of a mid-October day in 2012. Bismark Mensah, who came to America several months ago, was collecting carts outside a Walmart in Federal Way. It was a part-time job for him. He earned $9.05 an hour in charge of getting carts out of the parking lot.
He was used to finding stuff in carts th... | [
"It's never too late to learn.",
"Don't judge by appearance.",
"Honesty is a valuable quality.",
"A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush."
] |
The unseen enemy launched the attack because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On Sept. 11, an unseen enemy launched an attack on economic, military and governmental
Landmarks of the United States.
Beyond the tremendous loss of innocent lives and physical property, the attack was clearly aimed at the ideals of America--our values and the economic system that has made the U.S. economy t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4329.txt | On Sept. 11, an unseen enemy launched an attack on economic, military and governmental
Landmarks of the United States.
Beyond the tremendous loss of innocent lives and physical property, the attack was clearly aimed at the ideals of America--our values and the economic system that has made the U.S. economy the envy o... | [
"some people were jealous of the richness of the United States",
"the development of globalization frightened those who were conservative",
"everything evil might be thought to have something to do with the U.S.",
"the United States was considered the most evil country all over the world"
] |
When the three students fell into water,the university students were _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When many people are worried that there are no more heroes in the modern era two university students who lost their lives to rescue drowning children have shown that heroes still exist .
According to the Inner Mongolia Morning Post, the tragedy occurred on the afternoon of December 14, 2002 when three schoo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7886.txt | When many people are worried that there are no more heroes in the modern era two university students who lost their lives to rescue drowning children have shown that heroes still exist .
According to the Inner Mongolia Morning Post, the tragedy occurred on the afternoon of December 14, 2002 when three school student... | [
"skating on the ice",
"taking photos at the lake",
"having a picnic",
"walking along the lake"
] |
Where does Mr Brown live now? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr Brown lives on Green Street now. He wants to send a postcard to his pen pal in Toronto,but he doesn't know where the post office is."Which is the way to the post office?"he asks his new neighbor Joe. "I want to send a postcard to Toronto.""The post office is quite far from here," answers Joe. "If you only w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2799.txt | Mr Brown lives on Green Street now. He wants to send a postcard to his pen pal in Toronto,but he doesn't know where the post office is."Which is the way to the post office?"he asks his new neighbor Joe. "I want to send a postcard to Toronto.""The post office is quite far from here," answers Joe. "If you only want to po... | [
"He lives on Center Street.",
"He lives in Toronto.",
"He lives on Green Street.",
"He lives in a post office."
] |
Which best describes Americans' attitude towards racial troubles before the 1960s? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Harper Lee, whose 1961 novelTo Kill a Mockingbirdon the racial troubles of the American deep south, has died at the age of 89.
Until last year, Lee had been _ .To kill a Mockingbirdsold more than 40 million copies around the world and earned her a Pulitzer prize, remaining a towering presence in American liter... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14918.txt | Harper Lee, whose 1961 novelTo Kill a Mockingbirdon the racial troubles of the American deep south, has died at the age of 89.
Until last year, Lee had been _ .To kill a Mockingbirdsold more than 40 million copies around the world and earned her a Pulitzer prize, remaining a towering presence in American literature. An... | [
"Tolerant.",
"Unconcerned.",
"Sympathetic.",
"Dissatisfied"
] |
According to the author, what makes a house a home? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What makes a house a home?
Not size, of course. I've been in some of the grandest houses in prefix = st1 /America, and it's clear no one lives there. Earlier this year, I had dinner in a mud hut inEthiopia, where we sat on chairs next to the hostess' bed -- a home that had more warmth than any house I've been ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23894.txt | What makes a house a home?
Not size, of course. I've been in some of the grandest houses in prefix = st1 /America, and it's clear no one lives there. Earlier this year, I had dinner in a mud hut inEthiopia, where we sat on chairs next to the hostess' bed -- a home that had more warmth than any house I've been in since.... | [
"All the belongings in the house.",
"Feelings of warmth and comfort.",
"The houses and circumstances.",
"Drinking with friends on the kitchen counter."
] |
Angelo and Melanie want to plan how many hours over the next week they should study together for their test next week. They have 2 chapters of their textbook to study and 4 worksheets to memorize. They figure out that they should dedicate 3 hours to each chapter of their textbook and 1.5 hours for each worksheet. If th... | Angelo and Melanie think they should dedicate 3 hours to each of the 2 chapters, 3 hours x 2 chapters = <<3*2=6>>6 hours total.
For the worksheets they plan to dedicate 1.5 hours for each worksheet, 1.5 hours x 4 worksheets = <<1.5*4=6>>6 hours total.
Angelo and Melanie need to start with planning 12 hours to study, at... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Angelo and Melanie want to plan how many hours over the next week they should study together for their test next week. They have 2 chapters of their textbook to study and 4 worksheets to memorize. They figure out that they should dedicate 3 hours to each chapter of their textbook and 1.5 hours for each worksheet. If th... | Angelo and Melanie think they should dedicate 3 hours to each of the 2 chapters, 3 hours x 2 chapters = <<3*2=6>>6 hours total.
For the worksheets they plan to dedicate 1.5 hours for each worksheet, 1.5 hours x 4 worksheets = <<1.5*4=6>>6 hours total.
Angelo and Melanie need to start with planning 12 hours to study, at... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
For breakfast, Jim has _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello! My name is Jim. I'm from the US. Now I am in China with my father and mother. I like China. I like Chinese food, too. I have breakfast at home. I eat an egg, bread and porridge in the morning. I don't like milk. I have no time to go home for lunch. So I have it at school. The lunch in our school is very... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4494.txt | Hello! My name is Jim. I'm from the US. Now I am in China with my father and mother. I like China. I like Chinese food, too. I have breakfast at home. I eat an egg, bread and porridge in the morning. I don't like milk. I have no time to go home for lunch. So I have it at school. The lunch in our school is very good. I ... | [
"an egg, an apple, and porridge",
"an egg, bread and porridge",
"an apple, break and milk",
"an egg, an apple and break"
] |
What are the the individual protein subunits making up the capsid called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the the individual protein subunits making up the capsid called? | capsomeres | science | null | null | null | telomeres | axons | pores | capsomeres | null | null | null | |
The purpose of writing the passage is to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Imagine being given the opportunity to wake up to lions, eat your meals with monkeys, and even share your bath with bears, all from the comfort of a unique new lodging experience.
The Jamala Wildlife Lodge opened its doors in January 2015, which was set up in an effort to educate visitors about aiding the surv... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11150.txt | Imagine being given the opportunity to wake up to lions, eat your meals with monkeys, and even share your bath with bears, all from the comfort of a unique new lodging experience.
The Jamala Wildlife Lodge opened its doors in January 2015, which was set up in an effort to educate visitors about aiding the survival of m... | [
"attract more tourists to visit the National Zoo",
"introduce the Jamala Wildlife Lodge in Australia",
"raise people's awareness of protecting animals",
"offer visitors an opportunity to play with sharks"
] |
Lucia is a dancer. She takes 2 hip-hop classes a week, 2 ballet classes a week, and 1 jazz class a week. One hip-hop class costs $10. One ballet class costs $12, and one jazz class costs $8. What is the total cost of Lucia’s dance classes in one week? | The total cost of the hip-hop classes is 2 * $10 = $<<2*10=20>>20
The total cost of the ballet classes is 2 * $12 = $<<2*12=24>>24
The total cost of the jazz class is 1 * $8 = $<<1*8=8>>8
The total cost of all of Lucia’s dance classes in one week is $20 + $24 + $8 = $<<20+24+8=52>>52
#### 52 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Lucia is a dancer. She takes 2 hip-hop classes a week, 2 ballet classes a week, and 1 jazz class a week. One hip-hop class costs $10. One ballet class costs $12, and one jazz class costs $8. What is the total cost of Lucia’s dance classes in one week? | The total cost of the hip-hop classes is 2 * $10 = $<<2*10=20>>20
The total cost of the ballet classes is 2 * $12 = $<<2*12=24>>24
The total cost of the jazz class is 1 * $8 = $<<1*8=8>>8
The total cost of all of Lucia’s dance classes in one week is $20 + $24 + $8 = $<<20+24+8=52>>52
#### 52 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The history of chopsticks can tell us _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Though chopsticks are used in many Asian countries, they have their beginning in China. Chinese history says that the Chinese had chopsticks as far as the Xia Dynasty (about 4, 00 years ago). In the Spring and Autumn Period copper and iron chopsticks appeared. With the Han Dynasty lacquered chopsticks came, ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7106.txt | Though chopsticks are used in many Asian countries, they have their beginning in China. Chinese history says that the Chinese had chopsticks as far as the Xia Dynasty (about 4, 00 years ago). In the Spring and Autumn Period copper and iron chopsticks appeared. With the Han Dynasty lacquered chopsticks came, followed ... | [
"something about Chinese food",
"nothing but how many kinds of chopsticks are used in China.",
"about the lives of Chinese kings",
"much about Chinese way of life in the past"
] |
John drinks 2 energy drinks. 1 of them is a 12-ounce drink with 250 grams of caffeine. The second drink is 3 times more caffeinated per ounce but only 2 ounces. He then takes a caffeine pill that has as much caffeine as his 2 drinks combined. How much caffeine did he consume? | The second drink was 2/12=1/6 the size of the first drink
So it had 1/6*3=1/2 the caffeine
That means it had 1/2*250=<<250/2=125>>125 grams of caffeine
So the total amount of caffeine he drank was 125+250=<<125+250=375>>375 grams
So he consumed 375*2=<<375*2=750>>750 grams of caffeine for the day
#### 750 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | John drinks 2 energy drinks. 1 of them is a 12-ounce drink with 250 grams of caffeine. The second drink is 3 times more caffeinated per ounce but only 2 ounces. He then takes a caffeine pill that has as much caffeine as his 2 drinks combined. How much caffeine did he consume? | The second drink was 2/12=1/6 the size of the first drink
So it had 1/6*3=1/2 the caffeine
That means it had 1/2*250=<<250/2=125>>125 grams of caffeine
So the total amount of caffeine he drank was 125+250=<<125+250=375>>375 grams
So he consumed 375*2=<<375*2=750>>750 grams of caffeine for the day
#### 750 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The shop has many things except _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lin Feng is a student of Class One, Grade Seven. He likes basketball very much. He often plays it after school. And he often goes home late. His home is not far from school. And his mother knows _ . So she doesn't worry about him.
One Saturday morning Lin Feng goes to a shop with his mother. The shop is very b... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2453.txt | Lin Feng is a student of Class One, Grade Seven. He likes basketball very much. He often plays it after school. And he often goes home late. His home is not far from school. And his mother knows _ . So she doesn't worry about him.
One Saturday morning Lin Feng goes to a shop with his mother. The shop is very big. There... | [
"clothes",
"food",
"books",
"TVs"
] |
Which of the following is true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As the world watched the twin towers of theprefix = st1 /WorldTradeCentercome under attack, a common phrase was repeated:" It looks like a movie."
But this time there was no superman to save the people or the famous building. The attack destroyed one of the world's highest skyscrapers and left 5,000 people de... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20000.txt | As the world watched the twin towers of theprefix = st1 /WorldTradeCentercome under attack, a common phrase was repeated:" It looks like a movie."
But this time there was no superman to save the people or the famous building. The attack destroyed one of the world's highest skyscrapers and left 5,000 people dead or mis... | [
"Hollywood made a lot of money out of the film\"Swordfish\"in June.",
"Hollywood stopped making films showing terrorism and disasters after the Sept.11 attack.",
"\"Swordfish\"was not allowed to be shown after the Sept.11 attack.",
"The WorldTradeCenterwas destroyed because no superman came to save it."
] |
Michael went into the park because he _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The date was like any other day in his life. After school Michael walked past the shop on the street corner. He stopped to look at the front row of shoes. And he felt sorry for himself. He really wanted to have them for his birthday.
He sadly walked away and thought of what to tell his mother. He knew she wo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19422.txt | The date was like any other day in his life. After school Michael walked past the shop on the street corner. He stopped to look at the front row of shoes. And he felt sorry for himself. He really wanted to have them for his birthday.
He sadly walked away and thought of what to tell his mother. He knew she would give ... | [
"didn't want to worry his mother",
"didn't like his mother to notice him.",
"looked worried and his mother had noticed it",
"was thinking of how to get the pair of shoes."
] |
What's the best title of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My life suffered a lot in summer five years ago. My father died in a car accident,leaving my mother,my two younger brothers and I alone. At that time,I was a senior high school student. After my father's funeral,I had no choice but to drop out of school and work in a factory.
I really wanted to return to schoo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8492.txt | My life suffered a lot in summer five years ago. My father died in a car accident,leaving my mother,my two younger brothers and I alone. At that time,I was a senior high school student. After my father's funeral,I had no choice but to drop out of school and work in a factory.
I really wanted to return to school and wan... | [
"Run out of the Rainy Season of Your Life",
"Care for the Disabled Person",
"Try to Be Independent",
"Get to Know More about Middleaged People"
] |
What is the name of the tube that joins the mouth to the digestive and respiratory tracts? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the name of the tube that joins the mouth to the digestive and respiratory tracts? | pharynx | science | null | null | null | fallopian tube | larynx | esophagus | pharynx | Pharyngeal slits : Pharyngeal slits are located in the pharynx. The pharynx is the tube that joins the mouth to the digestive and respiratory tracts. | null | null | null |
. We can learn from the passage that the writer _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm Bolivia Williams, a students at Bard College. I was the only person in my family who was Facebook friends with my mom, Rynn, when she died four years ago. At that time, my brother and sister were still young. As soon as we got the news that she died, I thought it would be an easy way to let everyone know w... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3658.txt | I'm Bolivia Williams, a students at Bard College. I was the only person in my family who was Facebook friends with my mom, Rynn, when she died four years ago. At that time, my brother and sister were still young. As soon as we got the news that she died, I thought it would be an easy way to let everyone know what happe... | [
"visits her mother's Facebook page every day",
"knows how to face her mother's death now",
"thinks her mother understood her best",
"is proud of her mother"
] |
What is the best title for the whole diary? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Saturday, March 24th
We have arrived in the hot, wet city of Bangkok. This is our first trip to Thailand . All the different smells make us want to try the food. We are going to eat something special for dinner tonight. The hotel we are staying in is cheap, and very clean. We plan to stay here for a few days, ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1874.txt | Saturday, March 24th
We have arrived in the hot, wet city of Bangkok. This is our first trip to Thailand . All the different smells make us want to try the food. We are going to eat something special for dinner tonight. The hotel we are staying in is cheap, and very clean. We plan to stay here for a few days, visit som... | [
"My First Travel",
"The Outside World",
"Traveling in Thailand",
"My Trip to Chiang Mai"
] |
All of the following are true EXCEPT that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever heard of Paynes Prairie? It is one of the most important natural and historical areas in Florida. Paynes Prairie is located near Gainesville. It is large, 21,000 acres. This protected land is called a preserve. The Florida Park Service manages the preserve.
The Paynes Prairie basin was formed whe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10541.txt | Have you ever heard of Paynes Prairie? It is one of the most important natural and historical areas in Florida. Paynes Prairie is located near Gainesville. It is large, 21,000 acres. This protected land is called a preserve. The Florida Park Service manages the preserve.
The Paynes Prairie basin was formed when limesto... | [
"Paynes Prairie has changed little through time",
"Paynes Prairie is covered by wet prairie grasses",
"there used to be a big cattle farm on Paynes Prairie",
"William Bartram was the first person to visit Paynes Prairie"
] |
Kimberly went strawberry picking with her family over the weekend. She picked 8 times the amount of strawberries her brother picked and her parents picked 93 strawberries less than her. If her brother picked 3 baskets each containing 15 strawberries, how many strawberries would they each have if they divide the total n... | Kimberly's brother picked 3 x 15 = <<3*15=45>>45 strawberries.
Kimberly picked 8 x 45 = <<8*45=360>>360 strawberries.
Kimberly's parents picked 360 - 93 = <<360-93=267>>267 strawberries.
Altogether, they picked 45 + 360 + 267 = <<45+360+267=672>>672 strawberries.
Each of them will have 672/4 = <<672/4=168>>168 strawber... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Kimberly went strawberry picking with her family over the weekend. She picked 8 times the amount of strawberries her brother picked and her parents picked 93 strawberries less than her. If her brother picked 3 baskets each containing 15 strawberries, how many strawberries would they each have if they divide the total n... | Kimberly's brother picked 3 x 15 = <<3*15=45>>45 strawberries.
Kimberly picked 8 x 45 = <<8*45=360>>360 strawberries.
Kimberly's parents picked 360 - 93 = <<360-93=267>>267 strawberries.
Altogether, they picked 45 + 360 + 267 = <<45+360+267=672>>672 strawberries.
Each of them will have 672/4 = <<672/4=168>>168 strawber... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Where can we read this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At East China University of Science and Technology, students who finish their food in the dining hall can get a coupon when they return their tray . They can exchange coupons for small gifts, such as books, magazines, mobile phone covers and hand warmers.
"It's been a big surprise," said Liang Zhaoyun, 19, a ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2167.txt | At East China University of Science and Technology, students who finish their food in the dining hall can get a coupon when they return their tray . They can exchange coupons for small gifts, such as books, magazines, mobile phone covers and hand warmers.
"It's been a big surprise," said Liang Zhaoyun, 19, a student i... | [
"In a newspaper.",
"In a science book.",
"In a story book.",
"In a fashion magazine."
] |
The information under RETRUNING CUSTOMERS is for those _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How to Order
Ordering from BooksFirst is easy and safe.
Selecting Your Books
When you have found a book you would like to order, just click on Add to Basket and it will be added to your shopping basket. To make it easy to keep track of the books you've selected, My Shopping Basket will display your choices whe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1258.txt | How to Order
Ordering from BooksFirst is easy and safe.
Selecting Your Books
When you have found a book you would like to order, just click on Add to Basket and it will be added to your shopping basket. To make it easy to keep track of the books you've selected, My Shopping Basket will display your choices wherever you... | [
"who have forgotten their BooksFirst account numbers",
"who haven't got their BooksFirst account numbers",
"who have experienced BooksFirst online shopping before",
"who have never done online shopping before"
] |
According to the passage, we can infer that Eleanor did well in the field of _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City on October 11, 1884. When her mother died in 1892, the children went to live with Grandmother Hall; her father died only two years later. Attending a good school in England gave her, at 15, her first chance to develop self-confidence among other girls. In her circle ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23919.txt | Eleanor Roosevelt was born in New York City on October 11, 1884. When her mother died in 1892, the children went to live with Grandmother Hall; her father died only two years later. Attending a good school in England gave her, at 15, her first chance to develop self-confidence among other girls. In her circle of friend... | [
"history",
"science",
"economics",
"politics"
] |
What problem should be settled now in London? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There has been a dramatic increase in the number of natural disasters over the past few years,and it is assumed that global warming and climate change could cause even more disasters in the future.Some of the world's leading cities are facing disasters like floods and heat waves.
prefix = st1 /London
L... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23308.txt | There has been a dramatic increase in the number of natural disasters over the past few years,and it is assumed that global warming and climate change could cause even more disasters in the future.Some of the world's leading cities are facing disasters like floods and heat waves.
prefix = st1 /London
London's f... | [
"How to protect the city's property.",
"Where to build its flood defences.",
"How to use the Thames Barrier to protect the city.",
"How to improve the function of the old flood defences."
] |
According to the article, modern inventors _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Machines in the home have a short history. Sewing machines, washing machines and tumble dries are common enough today, but a hundred years ago few people could even imagine such things. However, inventors have designed and built a wide range of household machines since then. In most cases the inventor tried to... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18707.txt | Machines in the home have a short history. Sewing machines, washing machines and tumble dries are common enough today, but a hundred years ago few people could even imagine such things. However, inventors have designed and built a wide range of household machines since then. In most cases the inventor tried to patent h... | [
"follow the pattern of the first revolving drum but improve it much",
"only imitate the first washing machine",
"power the first ever-made washing machine by electricity",
"have to wait for the first spin-drier for a long time"
] |
The existence of the privately owned mass media depends on the support of _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the West, advertisements are the fuel that makes mass media work. Many TV stations, newspapers, magazines, radio stations are privately owned. The government does not give them money. So where does the money come from? From advertisements. Without advertisements, there would not be these private busines... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15742.txt | In the West, advertisements are the fuel that makes mass media work. Many TV stations, newspapers, magazines, radio stations are privately owned. The government does not give them money. So where does the money come from? From advertisements. Without advertisements, there would not be these private businesses.
Have... | [
"the government",
"their owners families",
"advertisements",
"the TV stations"
] |
When you do an outstanding job in service, you will surely _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you were looking for a reliable, honest auto mechanize, how did you find him? Before you went into that restaurant you recently tried, how did you know that it served great good? If you are like most people on the planet, you want to lower your risk of a big ugly surprise so you asked people you trust to ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23503.txt | When you were looking for a reliable, honest auto mechanize, how did you find him? Before you went into that restaurant you recently tried, how did you know that it served great good? If you are like most people on the planet, you want to lower your risk of a big ugly surprise so you asked people you trust to refer to ... | [
"Make more money than you expect",
"Have a mutual understanding with your customers",
"Build a great reputation immediately",
"Earn your fame as well as advertise for your company"
] |
. The main purpose of the text is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Clothes can make phone calls, play music, dial your pal's number, keep you warm during cold weather and operate your computer?
This is not a fantasy. A British company, called Electrotextiles, has created a wide range of clothes -- clothes that have minds of their own! Scientists, working for the company, have... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1792.txt | Clothes can make phone calls, play music, dial your pal's number, keep you warm during cold weather and operate your computer?
This is not a fantasy. A British company, called Electrotextiles, has created a wide range of clothes -- clothes that have minds of their own! Scientists, working for the company, have invented... | [
"to advertise for an English company",
"to predict the future trend of science",
"to show how rapidly science develops",
"to introduce some intelligent clothing"
] |
The "reference room" means a place for people to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are a lot of public libraries in Britain. These libraries have more than one hundred and fifteen million books, not including those libraries of public schools.
Public libraries not only lend books, music records but also help children, patients in hospitals and others to get special play readings, film ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24028.txt | There are a lot of public libraries in Britain. These libraries have more than one hundred and fifteen million books, not including those libraries of public schools.
Public libraries not only lend books, music records but also help children, patients in hospitals and others to get special play readings, film shows and... | [
"borrow books",
"look up something",
"read magazines",
"lend records"
] |
What news might get people talking about the problem of the Country Bears ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Allen : I've never been a big fan of the bears , especially the vacation show . On my last trip to Disneyland (1999) we passed it by , because we didn't want to spend the time on something we didn't really enjoy. If we'd known it would be closed by our next visit , I'm sure we would have watched it one more ti... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10653.txt | Allen : I've never been a big fan of the bears , especially the vacation show . On my last trip to Disneyland (1999) we passed it by , because we didn't want to spend the time on something we didn't really enjoy. If we'd known it would be closed by our next visit , I'm sure we would have watched it one more time . I wa... | [
"The Country Bear Playhouse will be closed .",
"There will be a new attraction for our guests at Disneyland",
"The number of visitors to the Country Bear Playhouse is falling .",
"The Bears will retire because of old age and can't give shows any more ."
] |
For a fundraiser, Nellie needs to sell 45 rolls of gift wrap. So far, she has sold 1 roll to her grandmother, 10 rolls to her uncle, and 6 rolls to a neighbor. How many more rolls of gift wrap does Nellie need to sell? | The number of rolls already sold is 1 + 10 + 6 = <<1+10+6=17>>17.
Nellie needs to sell 45 − 17 = 28 more rolls of gift wrap.
#### 28 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | For a fundraiser, Nellie needs to sell 45 rolls of gift wrap. So far, she has sold 1 roll to her grandmother, 10 rolls to her uncle, and 6 rolls to a neighbor. How many more rolls of gift wrap does Nellie need to sell? | The number of rolls already sold is 1 + 10 + 6 = <<1+10+6=17>>17.
Nellie needs to sell 45 − 17 = 28 more rolls of gift wrap.
#### 28 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
In the matrix, there are seven fewer noodles than pirates. If there are 45 pirates, how many noodles and pirates are there in total? | In the matrix, there are seven fewer noodles than pirates, meaning there are 45-7=<<45-7=38>>38 noodles.
The number of noodles and pirates in the matrix is 38+45=<<38+45=83>>83
#### 83 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | In the matrix, there are seven fewer noodles than pirates. If there are 45 pirates, how many noodles and pirates are there in total? | In the matrix, there are seven fewer noodles than pirates, meaning there are 45-7=<<45-7=38>>38 noodles.
The number of noodles and pirates in the matrix is 38+45=<<38+45=83>>83
#### 83 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The author's main purpose in sharing the story is to tell us _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I ran into a local store today to pick up a few things. With an important meeting to attend, I was in a hurry , so I didn't take a cart on my way inside. As I walked between the shelves in the store, I passed by a young couple and their baby. I continued going through the store, picked up a few items I neede... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9373.txt | I ran into a local store today to pick up a few things. With an important meeting to attend, I was in a hurry , so I didn't take a cart on my way inside. As I walked between the shelves in the store, I passed by a young couple and their baby. I continued going through the store, picked up a few items I needed and end... | [
"what a great plan she made",
"to take a cart while shopping",
"to help those who are in need",
"how to pick out basic necessities"
] |
What can we learn from Anna Sophia Robb's words? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 2003, Bethany Hamilton,13, lost her left arm to a shark attack while surfing off Kauai, Hawaii. A new film ,Soul Surfer, is based on the story of how she overcame that to achieve her dream of becoming a professional athlete.
Growing up on the "garden isle" of Kauai, Hamilton spent every minute she could rid... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high858.txt | In 2003, Bethany Hamilton,13, lost her left arm to a shark attack while surfing off Kauai, Hawaii. A new film ,Soul Surfer, is based on the story of how she overcame that to achieve her dream of becoming a professional athlete.
Growing up on the "garden isle" of Kauai, Hamilton spent every minute she could riding the w... | [
"She was absorbed in the story.",
"she wasn't sure she could play the role well.",
"She wants to challenge her faith.",
"She doesn't believe Bethany's story."
] |
What do decomposers release once they have broken down the dead organisms? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do decomposers release once they have broken down the dead organisms? | inorganic molecules | science | null | null | null | organic molecules | essential molecules | unusable molecules | inorganic molecules | Ecosystems require constant inputs of energy from sunlight or chemicals. Producers use energy and inorganic molecules to make food. Consumers take in food by eating producers or other living things. Decomposers break down dead organisms and other organic wastes and release inorganic molecules back to the environment. | null | null | null |
The best title for the passage would probably be _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long queues at cinemas buying hot tickets for blockbusters will become rare as Beijing residents will be able to order film tickets via cell phone networks in a month.
Film ticket circulation service on cell phone, also called the "Green channel of film tickets ordering", is aiming at lowing the cost of ticke... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11570.txt | Long queues at cinemas buying hot tickets for blockbusters will become rare as Beijing residents will be able to order film tickets via cell phone networks in a month.
Film ticket circulation service on cell phone, also called the "Green channel of film tickets ordering", is aiming at lowing the cost of ticket circula... | [
"Rare Beijingers to watch films on the net",
"Few Beijingers to buy film tickets in line",
"Beijingers to watch films via cell phone",
"Beijingers to order film tickets via cell phone"
] |
According to the passage, what's probably the worst result for an early adopter? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Gadgets can be wildly expensive and quickly out-of-date, but Steven Poole is still the first to buy them. Technological innovations are often quite stupid. The idea that you might want to walk down the street holding a mobile phone in front of your face, just to experience the wonders of video calling, is ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21970.txt | Gadgets can be wildly expensive and quickly out-of-date, but Steven Poole is still the first to buy them. Technological innovations are often quite stupid. The idea that you might want to walk down the street holding a mobile phone in front of your face, just to experience the wonders of video calling, is clearly r... | [
"He is laughed at by his family and friends.",
"What he buys proves useless and expensive.",
"He finds himself no longer the most fashionable.",
"What he buys doesn't eventually become popular."
] |
S ydney Tower is _ in Sydney, Australia. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sydney Tower
Address: 100 Market St, Sydney
Phone: 02 9333 9222
Fax: 02 9333 9203
Open time: 9:00am to 10:30pm ( Saturday to 11:30 pm)
Ticket: $ 60 (for an adult) $ 30 (for a child)
Website: www. Sydneytower .com. au
How to get there: train to Town Hall Station a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4243.txt | Sydney Tower
Address: 100 Market St, Sydney
Phone: 02 9333 9222
Fax: 02 9333 9203
Open time: 9:00am to 10:30pm ( Saturday to 11:30 pm)
Ticket: $ 60 (for an adult) $ 30 (for a child)
Website: www. Sydneytower .com. au
How to get there: train to Town Hall Station and a shor... | [
"The busiest street",
"the biggest station",
"the most beautiful",
"the highest point"
] |
Why does the passage talk about the phrase "fair play"? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Of all the famous English writers, probably the best known is William Shakespeare. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 on April the 23rd. His father was an important man in town so Shakespeare had a good upbringing. Shakespeare probably went to school (although no records survive to prove this) but not ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17274.txt | Of all the famous English writers, probably the best known is William Shakespeare. He was born in Stratford-upon-Avon in 1564 on April the 23rd. His father was an important man in town so Shakespeare had a good upbringing. Shakespeare probably went to school (although no records survive to prove this) but not universit... | [
"To tell readers Shakespeare is an honest man.",
"To show Shakespeare's influence on English.",
"To encourage people to invent more phrases.",
"To let readers feel the beauty of Shakespeare."
] |
We can learn from the text that the EcoDorm in the US _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Across the United States, universities and colleges have been looking to become more sustainable and more than 600 schools have already planned to become eco-friendly. The EcoDorm, home to 36 students at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, was designed to be sustainable from top to bottom, or in this case, f... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11360.txt | Across the United States, universities and colleges have been looking to become more sustainable and more than 600 schools have already planned to become eco-friendly. The EcoDorm, home to 36 students at Warren Wilson College in Swannanoa, was designed to be sustainable from top to bottom, or in this case, from its r... | [
"offers students the chances to have a natural living at college",
"was firstly built by two college students",
"was designed for saving building materials",
"is only applicable in few schools"
] |
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