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How old was Mo Yan when he got the Noble Prize for Literature? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mo Yan,the winner of 2012 Nobble Prize for Literature ,is very popular around the world. He is famous as one of the greatest writers in china.
Mo Yan is fifty-nine years old in 2015,and his real name is Guan Moyue.The name of Mo Yan means"Don't speak".The writer said close the name to remember to close his mou... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5486.txt | Mo Yan,the winner of 2012 Nobble Prize for Literature ,is very popular around the world. He is famous as one of the greatest writers in china.
Mo Yan is fifty-nine years old in 2015,and his real name is Guan Moyue.The name of Mo Yan means"Don't speak".The writer said close the name to remember to close his mouth from g... | [
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What do we know about the author? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Since I became a full--time freelancer , I've found one of the hardest things to do is to get up early. Without the danger of being fired, there just hasn't been a lot of motivation to get out of bed.
I've quickly learned that getting up is the key to success and better yet: waking up early is really just a h... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8908.txt | Since I became a full--time freelancer , I've found one of the hardest things to do is to get up early. Without the danger of being fired, there just hasn't been a lot of motivation to get out of bed.
I've quickly learned that getting up is the key to success and better yet: waking up early is really just a habit.
The... | [
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What phenomenon makes global winds blow northeast to southwest or the reverse in the northern hemisphere and northwest to southeast or the reverse in the southern hemisphere? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What phenomenon makes global winds blow northeast to southwest or the reverse in the northern hemisphere and northwest to southeast or the reverse in the southern hemisphere? | coriolis effect | science | null | null | null | tropical effect | muon effect | centrifugal effect | coriolis effect | Without Coriolis Effect the global winds would blow north to south or south to north. But Coriolis makes them blow northeast to southwest or the reverse in the Northern Hemisphere. The winds blow northwest to southeast or the reverse in the southern hemisphere. | null | null | null |
_ is an example of individual sports. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are two main kinds of sports. These two kinds of sports are team sports and individual sports. Team sports are such sports as baseball,basketball and volleyball. Team sports need two separate teams. The teams play against each other. They compete against each other in order to get the best score. For ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6315.txt | There are two main kinds of sports. These two kinds of sports are team sports and individual sports. Team sports are such sports as baseball,basketball and volleyball. Team sports need two separate teams. The teams play against each other. They compete against each other in order to get the best score. For example, ... | [
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"Soccer",
"Volleyball"
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There are three times as many girls as boys in the Biology class. The Physics class has 200 students. If the Biology class has half as many students as the Physics class, how many boys are in the Biology class? | The Biology class has 200/2=<<200/2=100>>100 students.
The boys in the Biology class are 1/4*100=<<1/4*100=25>>25 students.
#### 25 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are three times as many girls as boys in the Biology class. The Physics class has 200 students. If the Biology class has half as many students as the Physics class, how many boys are in the Biology class? | The Biology class has 200/2=<<200/2=100>>100 students.
The boys in the Biology class are 1/4*100=<<1/4*100=25>>25 students.
#### 25 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Diagnosing and treating cancer is a beneficial use of what potentially dangerous energy? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Diagnosing and treating cancer is a beneficial use of what potentially dangerous energy? | radiation | science | null | null | null | solar | thermal | mechanical | radiation | Radiation has several important uses, including diagnosing and treating cancer. | null | null | null |
The upper portion of the septum is formed by the perpendicular plate of which bone? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The upper portion of the septum is formed by the perpendicular plate of which bone? | ethmoid bone | science | null | null | null | colossal bone | concomitant bone | duodenum bone | ethmoid bone | The Nasal Septum and Nasal Conchae The nasal septum consists of both bone and cartilage components (Figure 7.17; see also Figure 7.11). The upper portion of the septum is formed by the perpendicular plate of the ethmoid bone. The lower and posterior parts of the septum are formed by the triangular-shaped vomer bone. In... | null | null | null |
Why did Tristin Saghin's parents order him to turn off the TV? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is a true story. Tristin Saghin enjoyed the movie Black Hawk Down very much,which is about the conflict in Somalia.The battle scenes and the exciting rescues of people who are dying,interested him greatly.
There was just one problem:Tristin was only 9 years old,and it was thought that movie was not for ch... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2241.txt | This is a true story. Tristin Saghin enjoyed the movie Black Hawk Down very much,which is about the conflict in Somalia.The battle scenes and the exciting rescues of people who are dying,interested him greatly.
There was just one problem:Tristin was only 9 years old,and it was thought that movie was not for children. W... | [
"They wanted him to help look after his sister.",
"He often spent too much time watching films.",
"They thought the film was not good for children.",
"He was asked to finish his homework first."
] |
What did the writer think of the cause of Luis Ortiz's disease? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A California man who was feeling sick almost died recently from a shocking cause.
26-year-old Luis Ortiz went to a hospital because of a headache and nausea(,). When doctors examined him, they were shocked to find a tapeworm larva in his brain. The story gets stranger. The larva was still alive.
The creature ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12122.txt | A California man who was feeling sick almost died recently from a shocking cause.
26-year-old Luis Ortiz went to a hospital because of a headache and nausea(,). When doctors examined him, they were shocked to find a tapeworm larva in his brain. The story gets stranger. The larva was still alive.
The creature had cause... | [
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"Rather puzzling.",
"Extremely surprising."
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From the text we know that the word Rembrand is most likely the name of a famous _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you are looking for the place that has everything, there ' s only one place to visit, and that's New York. It's a whole world in a city.
The World Of Theatre: All of New York is. And it begins with Broadway. Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place? Only in New York!
The World Of Music: Spend ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23323.txt | If you are looking for the place that has everything, there ' s only one place to visit, and that's New York. It's a whole world in a city.
The World Of Theatre: All of New York is. And it begins with Broadway. Where else can you find so many hit shows in one place? Only in New York!
The World Of Music: Spend an evenin... | [
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There are 25 different layers of rock in a canyon’s strata. Five of the layers are limestone. Half of the rest are sandstone. Four of the remaining are quartz. Half of the rest are shale. The rest are all different kinds of rock. How many kinds of rock make up only one layer in the canyon’s strata? | There are 25 - 5 = <<25-5=20>>20 layers of rock that are not limestone.
Half of those 20 are sandstone, so there are 20 / 2 = <<20/2=10>>10 that are not limestone or sandstone.
Four of those are quartz, so 10 - 4 = <<10-4=6>>6 layers are not limestone, sandstone, or quartz.
Half of the rest are shale, so 6 / 2 = <<6/2=... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are 25 different layers of rock in a canyon’s strata. Five of the layers are limestone. Half of the rest are sandstone. Four of the remaining are quartz. Half of the rest are shale. The rest are all different kinds of rock. How many kinds of rock make up only one layer in the canyon’s strata? | There are 25 - 5 = <<25-5=20>>20 layers of rock that are not limestone.
Half of those 20 are sandstone, so there are 20 / 2 = <<20/2=10>>10 that are not limestone or sandstone.
Four of those are quartz, so 10 - 4 = <<10-4=6>>6 layers are not limestone, sandstone, or quartz.
Half of the rest are shale, so 6 / 2 = <<6/2=... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Snake venom may join the class of drugs collectively known as thrombolytic agents, which can help speed up the degradation of an abnormal what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Snake venom may join the class of drugs collectively known as thrombolytic agents, which can help speed up the degradation of an abnormal what? | clot | science | null | null | null | bone | brain | bleed | clot | on a daily basis as a preventive measure. However, aspirin can also lead to serious side effects, including increasing the risk of ulcers. A patient is well advised to consult a physician before beginning any aspirin regimen. A class of drugs collectively known as thrombolytic agents can help speed up the degradation o... | null | null | null |
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
WASHINGTON(Reuters)--Federal Government Agencies in the capital region will remain closed for a second day on Tuesday as residents trying to clean up the weekend storm that shocked the area with two feet of snow.
Another big winter storm was expected to hit the U.S. mid--Atlantic on Tuesday and last throu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20960.txt | WASHINGTON(Reuters)--Federal Government Agencies in the capital region will remain closed for a second day on Tuesday as residents trying to clean up the weekend storm that shocked the area with two feet of snow.
Another big winter storm was expected to hit the U.S. mid--Atlantic on Tuesday and last through Wednes... | [
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"Weather Closes Government Offices a Second Day",
"A Big Snowstorm on the Way to America",
"More Cities Govered by Snow in America"
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Ms. Sawhill may probably agree that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is the 'Go to College' Message Overdone?
Even in a weak job market, the old college try isn't the answer for everyone. A briefing paper from the Brookings Institution warns that "we may have overdone the message" on college, senior fellow Isabel Sawhill said.
"We've been telling students and their families for... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6375.txt | Is the 'Go to College' Message Overdone?
Even in a weak job market, the old college try isn't the answer for everyone. A briefing paper from the Brookings Institution warns that "we may have overdone the message" on college, senior fellow Isabel Sawhill said.
"We've been telling students and their families for years th... | [
"too much stress has been put on the value of college degrees",
"technical training is more important than college education",
"a college degree will ensure promising employment",
"it's easier for art students to find favorite jobs"
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The teacher purchased the instrument to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The teacher was leaving the village, and everybody seemed sorry. The miller lent him the small cart and horse to carry his goods to Christminster, the city of his destination. Such a vehicle proved of quite enough size of the teacher's belongings, for his only article, in addition to the packing-case of books,... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3867.txt | The teacher was leaving the village, and everybody seemed sorry. The miller lent him the small cart and horse to carry his goods to Christminster, the city of his destination. Such a vehicle proved of quite enough size of the teacher's belongings, for his only article, in addition to the packing-case of books, was a pi... | [
"teach his students instrumental music",
"better equip the village school",
"learn to play it himself",
"let students appreciate elegant art of music"
] |
The official mentioned in this passage _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New York State has passed the USA's first state law banning motorists talking on hand-held cell phones. The ban will begin November 1, although drivers caught using hand-held cell phones will be given only warnings during the first month.
First-time violators will face a $100 fine. A second time call for a $2... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12396.txt | New York State has passed the USA's first state law banning motorists talking on hand-held cell phones. The ban will begin November 1, although drivers caught using hand-held cell phones will be given only warnings during the first month.
First-time violators will face a $100 fine. A second time call for a $200 fine a... | [
"does not agree with this ban",
"doesn't believe using hand-held cell phones while driving will cause any danger",
"doesn't understand why hand-held cell phones alone should be banned among many others",
"believes changing pants while driving will cause greater danger"
] |
What is the author's attitude towards Russia? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Edward Snowden's removal of thousands of highly classified documents from the National Security Agency and his decision to turn them over to journalists for publication started a fierce debate about who and what he is. On one side are those who consider Snowden a whistleblower, someone who has done his country... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18300.txt | Edward Snowden's removal of thousands of highly classified documents from the National Security Agency and his decision to turn them over to journalists for publication started a fierce debate about who and what he is. On one side are those who consider Snowden a whistleblower, someone who has done his country a great ... | [
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"Approving.",
"Sympathetic.",
"Grateful."
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He called his neighbors together in order to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nasreddin woke up in the middle of the night and saw something white in his garden. It seemed to be moving towards the house.
That is a thief ! He thought, and he took his gun and shot at him. Then he went back to bed, because he was too frightened) to go out of the house in the dark.
The next morning Nasredd... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1032.txt | Nasreddin woke up in the middle of the night and saw something white in his garden. It seemed to be moving towards the house.
That is a thief ! He thought, and he took his gun and shot at him. Then he went back to bed, because he was too frightened) to go out of the house in the dark.
The next morning Nasreddin went o... | [
"make a speech",
"tell the story",
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"thank them"
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If you'd like to buy the first two books, you should pay at least _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here are a few books for your children to read as they grow up. Just choose one right now!
I'm Gonna Like Me
Jamie Lee Curtis
Price: $15.00 (15% off)
Celebrate Liking yourself? Through the dialogues between a girl and a boy, Jamie lee Curtis's text and Laura Cornell's artwork show children that the key to feel... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18453.txt | Here are a few books for your children to read as they grow up. Just choose one right now!
I'm Gonna Like Me
Jamie Lee Curtis
Price: $15.00 (15% off)
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How many Palestinian women had committed suicide-murders so far? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BELT FAJAR, West Bank - of Khalil Taqataqah's nine children, 20-year-old Andaleeb was his favorite. She was up early on Friday, made him tea and then slipped unnoticed out of the modest family home in this West Bank village.
In centralprefix = st1 /Jerusalemlater in the day, Andaleeb ended her life the ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22852.txt | BELT FAJAR, West Bank - of Khalil Taqataqah's nine children, 20-year-old Andaleeb was his favorite. She was up early on Friday, made him tea and then slipped unnoticed out of the modest family home in this West Bank village.
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The best title for the text would be_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Uncle Tom's Cabin, or Life among the Lowly is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Published in 1852, the novel had a significant effect on worldwide attitudes toward African-Americans and slavery. In the United States, it is widely thought to have helped deepen the sectional confli... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24144.txt | Uncle Tom's Cabin, or Life among the Lowly is an anti-slavery novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe. Published in 1852, the novel had a significant effect on worldwide attitudes toward African-Americans and slavery. In the United States, it is widely thought to have helped deepen the sectional conflict that l... | [
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Which magazine is the text probably taken from? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Look at the center circles of Diagram A and Diagram B. Which of the centre circles looks larger?
Take a first look and you probably think that the centre circle in Diagram A is smaller than that in Diagram B. In fact, they are exactly the same size.
Then look at the picture on the left. What do you see? A vase... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6332.txt | Look at the center circles of Diagram A and Diagram B. Which of the centre circles looks larger?
Take a first look and you probably think that the centre circle in Diagram A is smaller than that in Diagram B. In fact, they are exactly the same size.
Then look at the picture on the left. What do you see? A vase? Or two ... | [
"Art world",
"Amazing Science",
"Health and Medicine",
"Daily news"
] |
What does the author suggest you do in the first advice? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Who doesn't have a clingy friend? You know, that person who often calls,texts, and e-mails. He often needs your attention, your feedback,or your help.Worse yet, he often gets _ when you don't reply immediately.
Is there ever a moment when you just want to turn off your phone and be alone? But you won't do that... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8652.txt | Who doesn't have a clingy friend? You know, that person who often calls,texts, and e-mails. He often needs your attention, your feedback,or your help.Worse yet, he often gets _ when you don't reply immediately.
Is there ever a moment when you just want to turn off your phone and be alone? But you won't do that to a fri... | [
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Tom has a job mowing lawns around his neighborhood. Each month he spends $17 on gas and mows 3 lawns, charging $12 per lawn mowed. Last month he also made extra money pulling weeds for $10. How much profit did Tom earn last month? | Tom earns 3 lawns * $12 per lawn = $<<3*12=36>>36 per month.
Tom earned $36 + $10 = $<<36+10=46>>46 last month.
Tom's profit last month was $46 - $17 gas money = $<<46-17=29>>29.
#### 29 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tom has a job mowing lawns around his neighborhood. Each month he spends $17 on gas and mows 3 lawns, charging $12 per lawn mowed. Last month he also made extra money pulling weeds for $10. How much profit did Tom earn last month? | Tom earns 3 lawns * $12 per lawn = $<<3*12=36>>36 per month.
Tom earned $36 + $10 = $<<36+10=46>>46 last month.
Tom's profit last month was $46 - $17 gas money = $<<46-17=29>>29.
#### 29 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Bill is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Bill. I'm an English boy. I'm in No.8 High School. Sam is my good friend. He is thirteen. I'm thirteen, too. But we are in different looks. Miss Zhang is my English teacher, and she's Sam' s English teacher, too. We don't know her age . But she looks young. Look at this photo. It is yellow and red. ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4475.txt | My name is Bill. I'm an English boy. I'm in No.8 High School. Sam is my good friend. He is thirteen. I'm thirteen, too. But we are in different looks. Miss Zhang is my English teacher, and she's Sam' s English teacher, too. We don't know her age . But she looks young. Look at this photo. It is yellow and red. It is min... | [
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"four",
"thirteen",
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Why is Bach's second wife important to his music? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome to your favorite show-"Music Land" ! This month we are going to have some special shows on Bach, the Father of Music.
Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Germany in 1685. During his life, Bach wrote a lot of music for the church and for his students, but he himself did not keep his own works carefully... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3470.txt | Welcome to your favorite show-"Music Land" ! This month we are going to have some special shows on Bach, the Father of Music.
Johann Sebastian Bach was born in Germany in 1685. During his life, Bach wrote a lot of music for the church and for his students, but he himself did not keep his own works carefully. Luckily... | [
"She helped Bach keep his works.",
"Many of Bach's works were for her.",
"She gave Bach a lot of good ideas about music.",
"Her money helped Bach write music."
] |
What's the main idea of the passage ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You are going to high school , aren't you ? Maybe you don't know what to do . Here is a list of the top six things to do when you are in high school . These things will give you ideas of what your high school life could be like . Here you go !
1Find your passion and what kind of person you are : Whether it's... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle302.txt | You are going to high school , aren't you ? Maybe you don't know what to do . Here is a list of the top six things to do when you are in high school . These things will give you ideas of what your high school life could be like . Here you go !
1Find your passion and what kind of person you are : Whether it's dance ,b... | [
"Have a happy school life.",
"How to get along with your school mates.",
"Ideas of successful high school life .",
"Make your school life easy ."
] |
Which of the following would be the best title for the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"The Heart of the Matter," the newly-released report by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS), deserves praise for attaching the importance of the humanities and social sciences to the prosperity and security of liberal democracy in America. Regrettably, however, the report's failure to address the ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18788.txt | "The Heart of the Matter," the newly-released report by the American Academy of Arts and Sciences (AAAS), deserves praise for attaching the importance of the humanities and social sciences to the prosperity and security of liberal democracy in America. Regrettably, however, the report's failure to address the true natu... | [
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"Illiberal Education and \"The Heart of the Matter\"",
"Ways to Grasp \"The Heart of the Matter\"\"",
"Progressive Policy vs. Liberal Education"
] |
People will go to Starbucks for coffee drink because of_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Starbucks coffee shops can be found all overprefix = st1 /Americaand in more than thirty countries around the world. Many people think they are great places. to enjoy a cup of hot coffee or tea. But others dislike the company.
If you are in any major city in America,the chances are great that you are not f... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23479.txt | Starbucks coffee shops can be found all overprefix = st1 /Americaand in more than thirty countries around the world. Many people think they are great places. to enjoy a cup of hot coffee or tea. But others dislike the company.
If you are in any major city in America,the chances are great that you are not far from a... | [
"the sense of satisfaction there",
"the highly educated baristas",
"the plain taste of the drink",
"the low price there"
] |
Which of the following might be the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fed up with constantly having to recharge or replace batteries in your ever-expanding electronic devices? The solution may be just a few steps away.
"Energy harvesting" promises to power countless consumer devices, often with nothing more than your body's movement or heat. Dozens of companies around the world ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19856.txt | Fed up with constantly having to recharge or replace batteries in your ever-expanding electronic devices? The solution may be just a few steps away.
"Energy harvesting" promises to power countless consumer devices, often with nothing more than your body's movement or heat. Dozens of companies around the world already o... | [
"Energy harvesting: a low-risk technology",
"Energy harvesting: a high-profit technology",
"Energy harvesting: a problem-free technology",
"Energy harvesting: an environment-friendly technology"
] |
The author is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am a single working mother and going to college for a better life for my three-year-old child and myself. I am taking a nurse course called "Urban Community ". We were asked to do a major project on problems in urban communities. I chose the topic "Homeless".
Each day I would walk down the streets of the hom... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9560.txt | I am a single working mother and going to college for a better life for my three-year-old child and myself. I am taking a nurse course called "Urban Community ". We were asked to do a major project on problems in urban communities. I chose the topic "Homeless".
Each day I would walk down the streets of the homeless and... | [
"a homeless mother with a three-year-old kid",
"a single mother who attends college in New York",
"a teacher who teaches the \"Urban Community\" course",
"a full-time housewife with a three-year-old kid"
] |
From a dam, people can use the water for _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Rivers are one of our most important natural resources . Many of the world's great cities are located on rivers, and almost every country has at least one river running through it that plays an important role in the lives of its people.
Since the beginning of the history, people have used rivers for transpor... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3035.txt | Rivers are one of our most important natural resources . Many of the world's great cities are located on rivers, and almost every country has at least one river running through it that plays an important role in the lives of its people.
Since the beginning of the history, people have used rivers for transportation . ... | [
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"only making electricity",
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"irrigation and making electricity"
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What type of pressure is the pressure exerted by gas particles in earth’s atmosphere as those particles collide with objects? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of pressure is the pressure exerted by gas particles in earth’s atmosphere as those particles collide with objects? | atmospheric pressure | science | null | null | null | adjacent pressure | vertical pressure | adjacent pressure | atmospheric pressure | Atmospheric pressure is the pressure exerted by gas particles in Earth’s atmosphere as those particles collide with objects. A barometer is an instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure. A traditional mercury barometer consists of an evacuated tube immersed in a container of mercury. Air molecules push down on the... | null | null | null |
The author went to Orlando to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer's conference in Orlando, Florida. My family and friends persuaded me that a holiday might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I went.
Arriving in the Sunshine State was not easy, but I managed to catch a taxi to ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13788.txt | In 2012, I had just recovered from a serious illness when I received an invitation to a writer's conference in Orlando, Florida. My family and friends persuaded me that a holiday might be just what the doctor ordered, so off I went.
Arriving in the Sunshine State was not easy, but I managed to catch a taxi to the hotel... | [
"attend a meeting",
"meet a friend",
"visit a family member",
"see a doctor"
] |
Historically, malaria has rivaled what as the leading cause of human death by infectious disease? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Historically, malaria has rivaled what as the leading cause of human death by infectious disease? | tuberculosis | science | null | null | null | cancer | heart attack | hepatitis | tuberculosis | Alloys can be one of two general types. In one type, called a substitutional alloy, the various atoms simply replace each other in the crystal structure. In another type, called an interstitial alloy, the smaller atoms such as carbon fit in between the larger atoms in the crystal packing arrangement. | null | null | null |
The passage is mainly intended to _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Feel frightened when you have public speaking? There is no need for it. All you have to do is appear confident, and the audience will immediately relax and pay attention. There are a few body-language techniques that will make your life easier, even if you hate public speaking.
Look relaxed.Don't stand lik... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23326.txt | Feel frightened when you have public speaking? There is no need for it. All you have to do is appear confident, and the audience will immediately relax and pay attention. There are a few body-language techniques that will make your life easier, even if you hate public speaking.
Look relaxed.Don't stand like a model... | [
"guide people how to use their body language",
"guide people how to give a speech correctly",
"tell us the importance of body language in speech.",
"tell us how to attract the audience' s attention in speech ."
] |
Which is NOT the advantage of the device? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In March 2012, researchers in the United States announce that they have developed the first wirelessly controlled device that can supply a drug directly into the body. A small chip is implanted under the skin. It contains the medicine, which it releases at preset times.
The developers say the device could impr... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21918.txt | In March 2012, researchers in the United States announce that they have developed the first wirelessly controlled device that can supply a drug directly into the body. A small chip is implanted under the skin. It contains the medicine, which it releases at preset times.
The developers say the device could improve the l... | [
"It can release exact amount of medicine.",
"It can free patients the pain and stress of injections.",
"it held only twenty doses of medicine.",
"It is as effective as daily injections."
] |
The purpose of the author is to ^ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
* Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Stretching for five miles along Ireland5s western coast, the Cliffs of Moher are a sight more than 300 million years in the making. At their highest, the cliffs soar an impressive 702 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, offering the million visitors who visit each year incredible views su... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12816.txt | * Cliffs of Moher, Ireland
Stretching for five miles along Ireland5s western coast, the Cliffs of Moher are a sight more than 300 million years in the making. At their highest, the cliffs soar an impressive 702 feet above the Atlantic Ocean, offering the million visitors who visit each year incredible views sure to lea... | [
"introduce some of the world's most amazing cliff views",
"advise people to climb rocks in their free time",
"ask people to explore why the cliffs are so steep",
"call on people to protect our environment"
] |
Which of the following is NOT on Alice Pyne's "Bucket List"? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A cancer-stricken British teenage girl said Thursday she had been moved by messages of support from around the world after writing an online "Bucket List" of things she wanted to do before dying.
Alice Pyne, l5, created an Internet blog in which she described her fight against a cancer of the white blood cells... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high87.txt | A cancer-stricken British teenage girl said Thursday she had been moved by messages of support from around the world after writing an online "Bucket List" of things she wanted to do before dying.
Alice Pyne, l5, created an Internet blog in which she described her fight against a cancer of the white blood cells. " I've ... | [
"To meet a boy.",
"To get a cool computer.",
"To swim with sharks.",
"To ask people to donate bone marrow."
] |
Which might be the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BEIJING - A research team led by Chinese scientists have discovered dietary modulation of gut microbiota can alleviate both genetic and simple obesity in children.
The findings of the team, led by Zhao Liping with Shanghai Jiaotong University, Yin Aihua with the Guangdong province children's hospital, and Tan... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10731.txt | BEIJING - A research team led by Chinese scientists have discovered dietary modulation of gut microbiota can alleviate both genetic and simple obesity in children.
The findings of the team, led by Zhao Liping with Shanghai Jiaotong University, Yin Aihua with the Guangdong province children's hospital, and Tang Huiru w... | [
"Chinese scientists discover treatment to child obesity.",
"The reasons for genetic obesity in children has been found.",
"Obesity-related research has been done by Chinese scientists.",
"An effective treatment to obesity has been found."
] |
Why do people go to Woolsthorpe Manor to see the apple tree? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Legend has it that an apple which fell from its branches was the inspiration for Sir Isaac Newton's discovery of gravity . But now history's famous fruit tree is paying the price of fame.
The thousands of visitors drawn to Sir Isaac's childhood home each year could be damaging the tree. A willow barrier has be... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2692.txt | Legend has it that an apple which fell from its branches was the inspiration for Sir Isaac Newton's discovery of gravity . But now history's famous fruit tree is paying the price of fame.
The thousands of visitors drawn to Sir Isaac's childhood home each year could be damaging the tree. A willow barrier has been put ar... | [
"Because of the story about the apple tree.",
"Because of the long history of the apple tree.",
"Because of the sweetness of the apple.",
"Because of the unusual flower of the apple tree."
] |
According to the passage, noise is . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you like listening to music? Does all of the music bring happiness to you? Do you know some music is noise? What is noise? Noise is a loud or unwanted sound. It is also called noise pollution.
Where is noise from? Noise can be caused by many kinds of machines, such as motorcycles, planes, farm tractors and ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7121.txt | Do you like listening to music? Does all of the music bring happiness to you? Do you know some music is noise? What is noise? Noise is a loud or unwanted sound. It is also called noise pollution.
Where is noise from? Noise can be caused by many kinds of machines, such as motorcycles, planes, farm tractors and TVs. And,... | [
"terrible sound",
"any kind of sound",
"all sounds that you can hear",
"loud sound that people don't want"
] |
Why did the court force Isaac Singer to pay Elias Howe a lifetime of royalties? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Humans have sewn by hand for thousands of years. It was said that the first thread was made from animal muscle and sinew . And the earliest needles were made from bones. Since those early days, many people have been involved in the process of developing a machine that could do the same thing more quickly and ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4405.txt | Humans have sewn by hand for thousands of years. It was said that the first thread was made from animal muscle and sinew . And the earliest needles were made from bones. Since those early days, many people have been involved in the process of developing a machine that could do the same thing more quickly and with grea... | [
"Because the judge was against Singer for his unfriendly attitude.",
"Because Howe had already patented the lockstitch used by Singer.",
"Because Singer had borrowed money from Howe and never repaid it.",
"Because Singer and Howe had both invented the same machine."
] |
Which of the following is a sport festival? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many festivals in Argentina during the year. Therefore, you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when traveling there. First of all, we should talk about the Tango Festival in Argentina, which is held in the capital of this country -- Buenos Aires, from February to March. You ought to know... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15762.txt | There are many festivals in Argentina during the year. Therefore, you can enjoy the different interesting festivals when traveling there. First of all, we should talk about the Tango Festival in Argentina, which is held in the capital of this country -- Buenos Aires, from February to March. You ought to know that Arg... | [
"The Semana Musical Llao Llao.",
"Open Polo Tournament.",
"The Tango Festival.",
"Argentina Carnivals."
] |
We learn from the passage that flying cars _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The way we get about has a deep influence on the way we live-affecting where we set up home, work and holiday. So what changes might come in the way we get around? What big ideas are out there, and do they have any chance of coming true?
Personal Air Travel
The idea: flying cars
Developments in light small pla... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4171.txt | The way we get about has a deep influence on the way we live-affecting where we set up home, work and holiday. So what changes might come in the way we get around? What big ideas are out there, and do they have any chance of coming true?
Personal Air Travel
The idea: flying cars
Developments in light small plane techno... | [
"will operate only in the sky",
"will be more expensive than common cars",
"will have few bad effects on the environment",
"won't be equipped with things similar to what cars have"
] |
Alexander and his troops traveled and fought probably _ then. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Alexander the Great was a mighty king and conqueror . He was one of the greatest military geniuses the world has ever known. He was born in Pella, Macedonia. Alexander grew to be a handsome, brilliant man. Aristotle, the famous philosopher , came from Greece to teach him---geography, politics, literature, m... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11926.txt | Alexander the Great was a mighty king and conqueror . He was one of the greatest military geniuses the world has ever known. He was born in Pella, Macedonia. Alexander grew to be a handsome, brilliant man. Aristotle, the famous philosopher , came from Greece to teach him---geography, politics, literature, medicine a... | [
"by ship",
"by simple truck",
"on their horses",
"on foot"
] |
As the passage is not complete, what do you think would follow in its full text? _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Water Pollution and Man
Water pollution affects man's health, recreational use of water and sense of beauty.
The spread of water-carried disease is of great concern. In highly developed countries in particular, emphasis has changed from concern over bacterial disease to concern over water-carried viral diseas... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22375.txt | Water Pollution and Man
Water pollution affects man's health, recreational use of water and sense of beauty.
The spread of water-carried disease is of great concern. In highly developed countries in particular, emphasis has changed from concern over bacterial disease to concern over water-carried viral disease. Viral ... | [
"The relationship between carbon dioxide and people making",
"Water pollution's direct economic effects on man.",
"Examples of continued water pollution.",
"Man's views on water pollution in terms of beauty values."
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that Zheng's _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One determined student stepped off the traditional job for blind people in China, and now challenges a new life at university in Britain. Being a message therapist is a perfect job for many people with a visual disability, but for Zheng Jianwei, it was far from enough.
The 30-year-old former massage therapist... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5650.txt | One determined student stepped off the traditional job for blind people in China, and now challenges a new life at university in Britain. Being a message therapist is a perfect job for many people with a visual disability, but for Zheng Jianwei, it was far from enough.
The 30-year-old former massage therapist gave up ... | [
"parents have to follow any of his decisions",
"parents don't understand or care about him",
"visual disability meant a hopeless damage to him",
"mind is healthy though physically disabled"
] |
Rebecca likes climbing probably because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Imagine climbing the three highest mountains in Britain. Now, imagine climbing all three in 24 hours. That's what Rebecca Shedden, a British schoolgirl did and she's only eight years old. She is one of the youngest people who have arrived on top of Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis, the three highest mountai... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2815.txt | Imagine climbing the three highest mountains in Britain. Now, imagine climbing all three in 24 hours. That's what Rebecca Shedden, a British schoolgirl did and she's only eight years old. She is one of the youngest people who have arrived on top of Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis, the three highest mountains in Bri... | [
"she doesn't get along well with her friends",
"her dad has a great influence on her",
"she likes making up mountain songs",
"she wants to climb Mount Kilimanjaro"
] |
What is love according to Terry? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A group of reporters asked a group of 4-to-8-year-old children this question, "What does love mean?" The answers were surprising. The children would answer like they did below.
Rebecca --- age 8
"When my grandmother hurt her knees , she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails any more. So my grandfather ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5103.txt | A group of reporters asked a group of 4-to-8-year-old children this question, "What does love mean?" The answers were surprising. The children would answer like they did below.
Rebecca --- age 8
"When my grandmother hurt her knees , she couldn't bend over and paint her toenails any more. So my grandfather would do ... | [
"Love is the care between husband and wife.",
"Love is a rest when you are tired.",
"Love is what cheers you up when you are tired.",
"Love is a kiss from parents."
] |
Which is the reason for the success of the show? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Betty is not traditional American beauty. She is unfashionable, has thick red glasses, untidy hair and large metal braces on her teeth. But this hasn't stopped her from becoming one of American's favorite TV characters. So how did she manage to do it?
The answer is that charm can be more attractive than beau... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9411.txt | Betty is not traditional American beauty. She is unfashionable, has thick red glasses, untidy hair and large metal braces on her teeth. But this hasn't stopped her from becoming one of American's favorite TV characters. So how did she manage to do it?
The answer is that charm can be more attractive than beauty. Betty... | [
"A large number of viewers.",
"Her life as an office worker.",
"The wonderful performance.",
"Two Golden Globes awards."
] |
The swallow wanted to put up when he arrived at the city because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All day long he flew, and at night-time he arrived at the city. "Where shall I put up?" he said; "I hope the town has made preparations."
Then he saw the statue on the tall column.
"I will put up there," he cried; "it is a fine position, with plenty of fresh air." So he flew down and settled just between t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17147.txt | All day long he flew, and at night-time he arrived at the city. "Where shall I put up?" he said; "I hope the town has made preparations."
Then he saw the statue on the tall column.
"I will put up there," he cried; "it is a fine position, with plenty of fresh air." So he flew down and settled just between the feet o... | [
"he saw the statue of the Happy Prince.",
"he flew into a lovely golden bedroom.",
"he had a whole-day flight and wanted to sleep.",
"it was night and a rain was likely to come soon."
] |
Fluid-filled thylakoids are the site of glucose production in the second stage of what process? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Fluid-filled thylakoids are the site of glucose production in the second stage of what process? | photosynthesis | science | null | null | null | birth | measurements | glycolysis | photosynthesis | The interior space that surrounds the thylakoids is filled with a fluid called stroma . This is where carbon dioxide is used to produce glucose, the second part of photosynthesis. | null | null | null |
People kill the African elephant for its _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When someone says extinct animals, you may think about dinosaurs . But now many other animals are becoming less and less in number. These animals might disappear from the earth very soon. Take a look at the following animals. They are all in danger.
The African Elephant
The African elephant is a clever animal... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6125.txt | When someone says extinct animals, you may think about dinosaurs . But now many other animals are becoming less and less in number. These animals might disappear from the earth very soon. Take a look at the following animals. They are all in danger.
The African Elephant
The African elephant is a clever animal. It has ... | [
"fur",
"tusks",
"nose",
"ears"
] |
Which is true about the actors and actresses in Skyfall? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The title of next James bond film is Skyfall, which has already started filming. The film will be on in the UK on 26 October 2012 and in the United States on 9 November 2012. It has been 50 years since Sean Connery was announced as the first man to play Bond in the film named Dr No. Do you expect Skyfall which... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3976.txt | The title of next James bond film is Skyfall, which has already started filming. The film will be on in the UK on 26 October 2012 and in the United States on 9 November 2012. It has been 50 years since Sean Connery was announced as the first man to play Bond in the film named Dr No. Do you expect Skyfall which is the 2... | [
"They are all new faces for audiences.",
"Many of them have achieved a lot in acting.",
"They have played in all the films of the 007 series.",
"They are fans of James Bond and Mendes."
] |
What does the author want to show by giving the example of how one uses a textbook? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Put technology in the hands of someone like Elon Musk and it can send people into space, make a future of clean and renewable energy a reality, or build electric cars. Put in your hands, and it can help you achieve all sorts of things, from learning to code to learning a language.
Educational apps are becoming... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14852.txt | Put technology in the hands of someone like Elon Musk and it can send people into space, make a future of clean and renewable energy a reality, or build electric cars. Put in your hands, and it can help you achieve all sorts of things, from learning to code to learning a language.
Educational apps are becoming increasi... | [
"Doing exercise is important.",
"Different people learn differently.",
"Textbooks have become out of date.",
"We should use a language learning app correctly."
] |
Which of the following would be the best title of the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
April 20th is an ordinary day in 2013, it is in this day that shocking earthquake happened again in Sichuan province, China. The earthquake was terrible. We can't describe the scene what we saw with any words. Thousands of people were injured even died. And thousands of children became such unlucky ones who lo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2106.txt | April 20th is an ordinary day in 2013, it is in this day that shocking earthquake happened again in Sichuan province, China. The earthquake was terrible. We can't describe the scene what we saw with any words. Thousands of people were injured even died. And thousands of children became such unlucky ones who lost father... | [
"An Earthquake.",
"Unbelievable thing.",
"Beautiful future.",
"Love in disaster."
] |
Which of the following is true about "particularist societies"? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ideas about polite behavior are different from one culture to another. Some societies, such as America and Australia for example, are mobile and very open. People here change jobs and move house quite often. As a result, they have a lot of relationships that often last only a short time, and they need to get t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4708.txt | Ideas about polite behavior are different from one culture to another. Some societies, such as America and Australia for example, are mobile and very open. People here change jobs and move house quite often. As a result, they have a lot of relationships that often last only a short time, and they need to get to know pe... | [
"There is no rule for people to obey.",
"People obey the society's rules completely.",
"No one obeys the society's ruies though they have.",
"The society's rules can be changed with different persons or situations."
] |
The release of an egg from an ovary, is part of what cycle? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The release of an egg from an ovary, is part of what cycle? | menstrual | science | null | null | null | fetal | life | stomach | menstrual | Ovulation , the release of an egg from an ovary, is part of the menstrual cycle , which typically occurs each month in a sexually mature female unless she is pregnant. Another part of the cycle is the monthly period, or menstruation. Menstruation is the process in which the endometrium of the uterus is shed from the bo... | null | null | null |
What term is used to describe molecules that contain carbon-nitrogen bonds? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What term is used to describe molecules that contain carbon-nitrogen bonds? | amines | science | null | null | null | nitrites | compounds | ions | amines | Amines are molecules that contain carbon-nitrogen bonds. The nitrogen atom in an amine has a lone pair of electrons and three bonds to other atoms, either carbon or hydrogen. Various nomenclatures are used to derive names for amines, but all involve the class-identifying suffix –ine as illustrated here for a few simple... | null | null | null |
From this passage, which do you think is the most important way while in danger? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jan was a window cleaner. One morning, Jan was in a lift of a high building with his window cleaning tools when the building was on fire.
There were five other passengers in the lift. All of a sudden the lift stopped. Although they didn't know what had happened outside, they had only 100 minutes to get out of ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6597.txt | Jan was a window cleaner. One morning, Jan was in a lift of a high building with his window cleaning tools when the building was on fire.
There were five other passengers in the lift. All of a sudden the lift stopped. Although they didn't know what had happened outside, they had only 100 minutes to get out of the build... | [
"Staying calm.",
"Running downstairs",
"Crying for help.",
"Doing nothing."
] |
Is the word "smiles" the longest in English? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day, in an English class, the students are doing their lessons. Their teacher, a young woman, is very happy. She sings some nice songs with them and then she goes to the blackboard and writes "SMILES" on it.
"This is the longest word in English, " she says to the class.
A girl stands up and says, "It has o... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6773.txt | One day, in an English class, the students are doing their lessons. Their teacher, a young woman, is very happy. She sings some nice songs with them and then she goes to the blackboard and writes "SMILES" on it.
"This is the longest word in English, " she says to the class.
A girl stands up and says, "It has only six l... | [
"Yes.",
"Sure.",
"No.",
"Don't know."
] |
Plants can lose their leaves, flower, or break dormancy in response to a change in what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Plants can lose their leaves, flower, or break dormancy in response to a change in what? | seasons | science | null | null | null | averages | events | periods | seasons | Plants can respond to the change of season by losing their leaves, flowering, or breaking dormancy. | null | null | null |
How did the old hunter know the tiger was a man? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once there lived an old man in a mountain village. He was a famous hunter. He often went hunting alone in the mountains. He was not afraid of any wild animals, not even a tiger.
One night, someone saw a tiger come into the village, and stole two sheep away. The next night the tiger came again. The villagers we... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2377.txt | Once there lived an old man in a mountain village. He was a famous hunter. He often went hunting alone in the mountains. He was not afraid of any wild animals, not even a tiger.
One night, someone saw a tiger come into the village, and stole two sheep away. The next night the tiger came again. The villagers were fright... | [
"The tiger came to the village only at night.",
"He saw the tiger run on its two feet.",
"The tiger only stole sheep.",
"The tiger could speak."
] |
Why did the swallow feel curious when a drop of water fell on him? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All day long he flew, and at night-time he arrived at the city. "Where shall I put up?" he said; "I hope the town has made preparations."
Then he saw the statue on the tall column.
"I will put up there," he cried; "it is a fine position, with plenty of fresh air." So he flew down and settled just between t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17147.txt | All day long he flew, and at night-time he arrived at the city. "Where shall I put up?" he said; "I hope the town has made preparations."
Then he saw the statue on the tall column.
"I will put up there," he cried; "it is a fine position, with plenty of fresh air." So he flew down and settled just between the feet o... | [
"Because of the heavy rain though there was no cloud in the sky.",
"Because the statue couldn't keep the rain off though made of gold.",
"Because he thought it was raining despite bright and clear stars.",
"Because he couldn't understand why the Happy Prince was weeping."
] |
What is a capillary bed that filters blood principally based on particle size? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is a capillary bed that filters blood principally based on particle size? | glomerulus | science | null | null | null | plexus | buds | vein | glomerulus | 25.4 Microscopic Anatomy of the Kidney The functional unit of the kidney, the nephron, consists of the renal corpuscle, PCT, loop of Henle, and DCT. Cortical nephrons have short loops of Henle, whereas juxtamedullary nephrons have long loops of Henle extending into the medulla. About 15 percent of nephrons are juxtamed... | null | null | null |
In the writer's opinion Mozart's success lies in _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mozart was a great man born with a given talent. He was writing songs at the age of five and performing before the queen by the time he was six years old. Early on, Mozart realized what his talents were, practiced or honed what he was born to do and used his natural abilities to create amazing pieces of music.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22388.txt | Mozart was a great man born with a given talent. He was writing songs at the age of five and performing before the queen by the time he was six years old. Early on, Mozart realized what his talents were, practiced or honed what he was born to do and used his natural abilities to create amazing pieces of music.
Mozart w... | [
"his great given talent",
"making good use of his natural talent",
"learning from others",
"his favorable conditions"
] |
What are the two major types of seed plants called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the two major types of seed plants called? | gymnosperms and angiosperms | science | null | null | null | deciduous and evergreen | perennials and annuals | flowers and fruits | gymnosperms and angiosperms | The two major types of seed plants are the gymnosperms (seeds in cones) and angiosperms (seeds in ovaries of flowers). Figure below shows how the seeds of gymnosperms and angiosperms differ. Do you see the main difference between the two seeds? The angiosperm seed is surrounded by an ovary . | null | null | null |
Some foods that humans eat, such as corn and peas, are actually seeds from plants. What best describes the role of humans in a food web containing these plants? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Some foods that humans eat, such as corn and peas, are actually seeds from plants. What best describes the role of humans in a food web containing these plants?
Choices:
A. a consumer
B. a decomposer
C. a producer
D. a scavenger | Correct answer: A | science | MDSA_2010_4_28 | {
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"a scavenger"
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The passage mainly discuss the problem of _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Flexible working hours, homeworking opportunities and cover for emergencies or school holidays are the top concerns for working mothers, according to a British survey on Thursday.
The survey of 1,677 people by specialist employment advice website workingmums.co.uk showed that despite a tougher job climate, in ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11160.txt | Flexible working hours, homeworking opportunities and cover for emergencies or school holidays are the top concerns for working mothers, according to a British survey on Thursday.
The survey of 1,677 people by specialist employment advice website workingmums.co.uk showed that despite a tougher job climate, in which red... | [
"working mothers requiring flexible working hours.",
"working mothers planning to set up their own businesses.",
"well-paid jobs.",
"unemployment at the time of financial crisis."
] |
How did Mandela feel at what Badenhorst said? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
During Nelson Mandela's 19 years in the prison on Robben Island, one particular commanding officer, Badenhorst, was the cruelest of them all:
"A few days before Badenhorst's leaving the prison, I was called to the main office. General Steyn was visiting the island and wanted to know if we had any complaints. B... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12833.txt | During Nelson Mandela's 19 years in the prison on Robben Island, one particular commanding officer, Badenhorst, was the cruelest of them all:
"A few days before Badenhorst's leaving the prison, I was called to the main office. General Steyn was visiting the island and wanted to know if we had any complaints. Badenhorst... | [
"Awkward.",
"Surprised.",
"Angry.",
"Upset."
] |
When people say to an English girl,"You look beautiful today."she will say _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
English - speaking people say many"thank you"every day. Early in the morning when a teacher asks a student,"Good morning. How are you?", his answer should be."I'm fine, thank you. And you?" This is the first "thank you" of a day.
When you hear "Your skirt is nice." you say"Thank you. I'm happy you like it." ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6599.txt | English - speaking people say many"thank you"every day. Early in the morning when a teacher asks a student,"Good morning. How are you?", his answer should be."I'm fine, thank you. And you?" This is the first "thank you" of a day.
When you hear "Your skirt is nice." you say"Thank you. I'm happy you like it." At your b... | [
"\"Yes, I'm always beautiful.\"",
"\"No,not at all.\"",
"\"Do you think so?\"",
"\"Thank you. I'm happy to hear it.\""
] |
What tool do scientist's use to show the evolutionary pathways and connections among organisms? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What tool do scientist's use to show the evolutionary pathways and connections among organisms? | phylogenetic tree | science | null | null | null | photogenetic tree | conceptual tree | superficial tree | phylogenetic tree | Phylogenetic Trees Scientists use a tool called a phylogenetic tree to show the evolutionary pathways and connections among organisms. A phylogenetic tree is a diagram used to reflect evolutionary relationships among organisms or groups of organisms. Scientists consider phylogenetic trees to be a hypothesis of the evol... | null | null | null |
In a card game, you are awarded 10 points if you win one round. While playing, Jane ends up with 60 points. If she lost 20 points, then how many rounds did she play? | If Jane got 60 points and lost 20 points then the total number of points she accumulated in all the rounds was 60+20 = <<60+20=80>>80 points.
If each round is awarded 10 points, then the number of rounds will be 80/10 = <<80/10=8>>8 rounds.
#### 8 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | In a card game, you are awarded 10 points if you win one round. While playing, Jane ends up with 60 points. If she lost 20 points, then how many rounds did she play? | If Jane got 60 points and lost 20 points then the total number of points she accumulated in all the rounds was 60+20 = <<60+20=80>>80 points.
If each round is awarded 10 points, then the number of rounds will be 80/10 = <<80/10=8>>8 rounds.
#### 8 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Through the courses you will learn _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Become a professional dog trainer, dog walker or pet sitter with our expert education adn lifetime business support.
Top Dog Trainers School will teach you everything you need to know about running your new business. A diploma from Top Dog Trainers School will take you into an enjoyable careet with animals.
* ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15893.txt | Become a professional dog trainer, dog walker or pet sitter with our expert education adn lifetime business support.
Top Dog Trainers School will teach you everything you need to know about running your new business. A diploma from Top Dog Trainers School will take you into an enjoyable careet with animals.
* We help y... | [
"the secrets of how to train the horses",
"how to take care of some pets and birds",
"how to search for business chanses on the internet",
"how to keep your customers'houses clean and healthy"
] |
Mr. Sinnott said the girl was lucky because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A 14-year-old girl was attacked by a grey bear while competing in a bike race. She managed to whisper the word "bear" to her rescuer. The girl suffered serious head, neck and leg wounds. Now she is in a dangerous condition in hospital.
The girl was taking part in a 24-hour race through Bicentennial Park in Ala... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21269.txt | A 14-year-old girl was attacked by a grey bear while competing in a bike race. She managed to whisper the word "bear" to her rescuer. The girl suffered serious head, neck and leg wounds. Now she is in a dangerous condition in hospital.
The girl was taking part in a 24-hour race through Bicentennial Park in Alaska when ... | [
"she was then in a heavily wooded area",
"she was then wearing a bike helmet",
"she didn't get hurt badly",
"she was rescued by another rider"
] |
Why did Sarah tell her parents the story about the fire? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sarah Williams went to a boarding school. Here is one of the
letters she wrote to her parents from the school.
Wentworth Girls' School
Beachside
July 20th
Dearest Mom and Dad,
I'm afraid I have some very bad news for you. I have been very naughty and the school principal is very angry with me. She is going to... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1382.txt | Sarah Williams went to a boarding school. Here is one of the
letters she wrote to her parents from the school.
Wentworth Girls' School
Beachside
July 20th
Dearest Mom and Dad,
I'm afraid I have some very bad news for you. I have been very naughty and the school principal is very angry with me. She is going to write to... | [
"She wanted to worry them.",
"She wanted to make them laugh.",
"She wanted to make them less angry at the real news.",
"She wanted to warn them about what the principal was going to do."
] |
Change in what equals the average net external force multiplied by the time this force acts? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Change in what equals the average net external force multiplied by the time this force acts? | momentum | science | null | null | null | rate | lag | height | momentum | Δp = F netΔt, we can see how the change in momentum equals the average net external force multiplied by the time this force acts. The quantity F net Δt is given the name impulse. Impulse is the same as the change in momentum. Impulse: Change in Momentum Change in momentum equals the average net external force multiplie... | null | null | null |
We can infer from this passage that Las Ramblas is_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a living statue, just as the name implies, somebody transforms himself or herself into a statue. Last year, I came across an article in a magazine describing living statues in the streets of some Australian cities. The article was vividly written, except that there was not even a single picture; one could o... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22941.txt | In a living statue, just as the name implies, somebody transforms himself or herself into a statue. Last year, I came across an article in a magazine describing living statues in the streets of some Australian cities. The article was vividly written, except that there was not even a single picture; one could only imagi... | [
"very famous in Barcelona",
"near the seaside",
"a shopping center",
"the writer's \"wonder\""
] |
Monica is a teacher. She has 6 classes per day. The first class has 20 students. The second and third classes have 25 students. Her fourth class has half as many as her first class. Her fifth and sixth classes have 28 students. How many students does Monica see each day? | Monica has 20+25+25+28+28=<<20+25+25+28+28=126>>126 in 5 of her classes.
In the fourth class, she has 20/2=<<20/2=10>>10 students.
In total, she has 126+10=<<126+10=136>>136 students per day.
#### 136 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Monica is a teacher. She has 6 classes per day. The first class has 20 students. The second and third classes have 25 students. Her fourth class has half as many as her first class. Her fifth and sixth classes have 28 students. How many students does Monica see each day? | Monica has 20+25+25+28+28=<<20+25+25+28+28=126>>126 in 5 of her classes.
In the fourth class, she has 20/2=<<20/2=10>>10 students.
In total, she has 126+10=<<126+10=136>>136 students per day.
#### 136 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What does the passage mainly talk about? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born on September 24, 1896. He was an American writer of novels and short stories, whose works are the typical writings of the Jazz Age, a term he created himself.
Born into an upper middle-class Irish Catholic family, Fitzgerald was named after his famous second cousin, Franci... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14546.txt | Francis Scott Key Fitzgerald was born on September 24, 1896. He was an American writer of novels and short stories, whose works are the typical writings of the Jazz Age, a term he created himself.
Born into an upper middle-class Irish Catholic family, Fitzgerald was named after his famous second cousin, Francis Scott K... | [
"The \"Lost Generation\" of the 1920s.",
"How Fitzgerald got his name.",
"The life and works of Fitzgerald.",
"Fitzgerald and the Jazz Age."
] |
What can we infer from the passage ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you consider what subject to study in college, chances are that you and your parents will think about what you can make out of _ after graduation. You will likely ask the question: "Can I find a well-paid job or simply a job with a degree in this in the future?"
This consideration also influences students... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6257.txt | When you consider what subject to study in college, chances are that you and your parents will think about what you can make out of _ after graduation. You will likely ask the question: "Can I find a well-paid job or simply a job with a degree in this in the future?"
This consideration also influences students when the... | [
"Humanities are becoming less and less popular with the students.",
"Studying science subjects is sure to find a well-paid job.",
"The humanities in college should be cancelled.",
"The writer thinks those who choose the liberal arts education will choose their favorite subjects."
] |
What do the two studies have in common? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
North American black bears are shy animals. They are fearful by nature, and will usuallyrun away if they see or hear people. Because of this, it can be difficult for scientists to learnabout these animals.
In order to study black bears, researchers from New Jersey, USA, catch bears and usedrugs
to help them ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4969.txt | North American black bears are shy animals. They are fearful by nature, and will usuallyrun away if they see or hear people. Because of this, it can be difficult for scientists to learnabout these animals.
In order to study black bears, researchers from New Jersey, USA, catch bears and usedrugs
to help them go to sle... | [
"Research places",
"The main purpose.",
"Research methods.",
"Collected information."
] |
What happened when I closed the window? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last Sunday I saw the hardest storm in years. It came suddenly and went on for more than three hours. After lunch, I went into my room to have a rest. The air was hot, and all was quiet.
Then the strong wind started blowing into my room. Pieces of paper on my desk flew high into the air and some flew out of th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2702.txt | Last Sunday I saw the hardest storm in years. It came suddenly and went on for more than three hours. After lunch, I went into my room to have a rest. The air was hot, and all was quiet.
Then the strong wind started blowing into my room. Pieces of paper on my desk flew high into the air and some flew out of the open wi... | [
"The rain became harder.",
"I was hurt by a big tree.",
"I was very scared of the loud sound.",
"A big tree fell down and broke the house."
] |
What would be the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Thinking is something you choose to do as a fish choose to live in water. To be human is to think. But thinking may come naturally without your knowing how you do it. Thinking about thinking is the key to critical thinking. When you think critically, you take control of your thinking processes . Otherwise, yo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12188.txt | Thinking is something you choose to do as a fish choose to live in water. To be human is to think. But thinking may come naturally without your knowing how you do it. Thinking about thinking is the key to critical thinking. When you think critically, you take control of your thinking processes . Otherwise, you might b... | [
"Thinking and Critical Thinking",
"Understanding Critical Thinking",
"Thinking is Natural and Human",
"Thinking Fast Means Intelligence"
] |
What can we learn from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More than anything else in the world, Lion liked being King of the jungle. He walked around, showing off his power and pride.
Each day Lion took a long lazy sleep under the shade of his favourite tree. He always dreamed of weaker animals bowing before him.
One day Mouse ran through the jungle and tripped ov... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2981.txt | More than anything else in the world, Lion liked being King of the jungle. He walked around, showing off his power and pride.
Each day Lion took a long lazy sleep under the shade of his favourite tree. He always dreamed of weaker animals bowing before him.
One day Mouse ran through the jungle and tripped over Lion's... | [
"Pride makes you lose what you have.",
"Don't put all your eggs in one basket.",
"Even the small can show great strength.",
"When the cat's away, the mice will play."
] |
The gentleman kept staring at the author because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The passengers on the subway who caught a glimpse of me may have thought I was strange. In particular a gentleman sitting opposite me was always staring at me, looking at the cheese bread on the floor in front of me and then staring back at me. A passenger probably dropped it by mistake and got off at a previo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high642.txt | The passengers on the subway who caught a glimpse of me may have thought I was strange. In particular a gentleman sitting opposite me was always staring at me, looking at the cheese bread on the floor in front of me and then staring back at me. A passenger probably dropped it by mistake and got off at a previous stop, ... | [
"he wanted to talk to the author",
"the author appeared too nervous",
"the author was going to get off",
"he might think the author dropped the bread"
] |
Why do the tourists give fewer tips? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's generally thought to be impolite not to give waiters some money as a tip after getting good services in western countries. However, hard economic times mean tourists are giving fewer tips, according to a survey .
As many as one third of holidaymakers are giving smaller tips or have stopped tipping enti... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21070.txt | It's generally thought to be impolite not to give waiters some money as a tip after getting good services in western countries. However, hard economic times mean tourists are giving fewer tips, according to a survey .
As many as one third of holidaymakers are giving smaller tips or have stopped tipping entirely, the... | [
"The tipping culture has greatly changed.",
"They are not satisfied with the service.",
"They are suffering from tough economy.",
"They don't know how to tip in other countries."
] |
What time did Zhang Wei call the police? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Accident Report Form
Accident A car hit a tree. Four people were in the car.
Weather condition There was a heavy rain.
Cause The driver named Li Jun drank too much.
Date of call March 20th, 2009
Time of call 8:30 p.m.
Name of caller A man called Zhang Wei. (He was taking a walk there at that time... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3123.txt | Accident Report Form
Accident A car hit a tree. Four people were in the car.
Weather condition There was a heavy rain.
Cause The driver named Li Jun drank too much.
Date of call March 20th, 2009
Time of call 8:30 p.m.
Name of caller A man called Zhang Wei. (He was taking a walk there at that time.)
Place ... | [
"At 8:30 a.m.",
"At 8:30 p.m.",
"At 8:40 a.m.",
"At 8:45 p.m."
] |
The author states that "On the average, people can keep about seven ideas in their minds at once" to explain that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business to invest in, involves the use of a decision worksheet. Psychologists who study optimization compare the actual decision made by people to theoretic... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24165.txt | Researchers in the field of psychology have found that one of the best ways to make an important decision, such as choosing a university to attend or a business to invest in, involves the use of a decision worksheet. Psychologists who study optimization compare the actual decision made by people to theoretical ideal ... | [
"most decisions involve seven steps",
"human mental capacity has limitations",
"some people have difficulty making minor as well as major decisions",
"people can keep more then seven ideas in their minds with practice"
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever thought about why malls, restaurants, and even theaters have music? Well, to understand this, you simply just look back at how you felt when you heard music in these places. Music is known to improve the mood of people. Often music helps us pay attention to what we are doing. Music helps patients... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9375.txt | Have you ever thought about why malls, restaurants, and even theaters have music? Well, to understand this, you simply just look back at how you felt when you heard music in these places. Music is known to improve the mood of people. Often music helps us pay attention to what we are doing. Music helps patients feel goo... | [
"what meanings music has",
"how we control our moods",
"how music affects our moods",
"what kind of music we listen to"
] |
In the future, if you buy clothes online, you may _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Imagine shopping for clothes online and being able to run your hand across the screen of your computer or smartphone to feel the materials. That kind of simulation technology could be available within the next five years.
"We're talking about reinventing how computers interact with humans," said Bernie Meye... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8175.txt | Imagine shopping for clothes online and being able to run your hand across the screen of your computer or smartphone to feel the materials. That kind of simulation technology could be available within the next five years.
"We're talking about reinventing how computers interact with humans," said Bernie Meyerson, IBM... | [
"feel the materials of the clothes by touching the screen",
"ask your computer to give you some advice",
"ask your computer to make the decision for you",
"save a lot of money by using a smartphone"
] |
Which of the following best describes Granddad? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Please read this," my three-year-old Claire said one day, pointing to a page with an old children's song: "Do you know how to plant cabbages". In blue ink, someone had crossed out cabbages and written "Watermelons!"
"Daddy! Did you do that?" Claire asked, looking up with an expression of shock. We had only re... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19537.txt | "Please read this," my three-year-old Claire said one day, pointing to a page with an old children's song: "Do you know how to plant cabbages". In blue ink, someone had crossed out cabbages and written "Watermelons!"
"Daddy! Did you do that?" Claire asked, looking up with an expression of shock. We had only recently as... | [
"Talented and reliable.",
"Generous and patient.",
"Determined and happy.",
"Caring and humorous."
] |
Dolphins are what type of animal? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Dolphins are what type of animal? | mammal | science | null | null | null | whale | reptile | fish | mammal | Dolphins are mammals that have adapted to swimming and reproducing in water. | null | null | null |
Where is Jack's home? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Look at this photo! It is a photo of Sam' s family and Jack' s family. They are at Jack' s home. They have a party there.
Sam and Jack are good friends. Jack and his family will go on a round-the-world journey . They will start from their home in America, and they will go to Japan, China, India, Australia,... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7724.txt | Look at this photo! It is a photo of Sam' s family and Jack' s family. They are at Jack' s home. They have a party there.
Sam and Jack are good friends. Jack and his family will go on a round-the-world journey . They will start from their home in America, and they will go to Japan, China, India, Australia, Egypt, ... | [
"In Japan.",
"In China.",
"In America.",
"In England"
] |
Whenever she saw her granddaughter playing with the doll, she would _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Grandmother's Favourite Doll
A little girl had a doll. She loved it so much that she would treat it with great care, even though her friends would laugh at her for being so careful.
As time passed, the girl grew up, moved houses, became an adult, married, had children, and finally became a lovely little old ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5278.txt | Grandmother's Favourite Doll
A little girl had a doll. She loved it so much that she would treat it with great care, even though her friends would laugh at her for being so careful.
As time passed, the girl grew up, moved houses, became an adult, married, had children, and finally became a lovely little old woman wit... | [
"feel very excited and joyful",
"think of her old friends",
"want to buy her granddaughter a new doll",
"wish to go back to her hometown again"
] |
What was the problem with guessing at the sound to stop a bus? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was blind, but I was ashamed of it if it was known. I refused to use a white stick and hated asking for help. After all, I was a teenager girl, and I couldn't bear people to look at me and think I was not like them. I must have been a terrible danger on the roads, coming across me wandering through the traff... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high595.txt | I was blind, but I was ashamed of it if it was known. I refused to use a white stick and hated asking for help. After all, I was a teenager girl, and I couldn't bear people to look at me and think I was not like them. I must have been a terrible danger on the roads, coming across me wandering through the traffic, motor... | [
"Other vehicles also stopped there.",
"It was unreliable for making judgments.",
"More lorries than buses responded to the girl.",
"It took too much time for the girl to catch the bus."
] |
Pablo made 4 stacks of toy blocks. The first stack was 5 blocks tall. The second stack was 2 blocks taller than the first. The third stack was 5 blocks shorter than the second stack, and the last stack was 5 blocks taller than the third stack. How many toy blocks did Pablo use in all? | The number of blocks in the second stack is 5 + 2 = <<5+2=7>>7.
The number of blocks in the third stack is 7 − 5 = 2.
The number of blocks in the last stack is 2 + 5 = <<2+5=7>>7.
Pablo used 5 + 7 + 2 + 7 = <<5+7+2+7=21>>21 toy blocks in all.
#### 21 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Pablo made 4 stacks of toy blocks. The first stack was 5 blocks tall. The second stack was 2 blocks taller than the first. The third stack was 5 blocks shorter than the second stack, and the last stack was 5 blocks taller than the third stack. How many toy blocks did Pablo use in all? | The number of blocks in the second stack is 5 + 2 = <<5+2=7>>7.
The number of blocks in the third stack is 7 − 5 = 2.
The number of blocks in the last stack is 2 + 5 = <<2+5=7>>7.
Pablo used 5 + 7 + 2 + 7 = <<5+7+2+7=21>>21 toy blocks in all.
#### 21 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Who are the text written for? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Terra-cotta Warriors
As the greatest archaeological findings of the 20th century, Terra-cotta Warriors has a really long history.In 246 BC, Qin Shi Huang, later the first Emperor of all China, had begun to prepare for his mausoleum which took 11 years to finish to defend him in the afterlife.There are over 7,0... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3873.txt | Terra-cotta Warriors
As the greatest archaeological findings of the 20th century, Terra-cotta Warriors has a really long history.In 246 BC, Qin Shi Huang, later the first Emperor of all China, had begun to prepare for his mausoleum which took 11 years to finish to defend him in the afterlife.There are over 7,000 potter... | [
"Archaeologists.",
"Scientists",
"Tourists.",
"Artists"
] |
Which of the following about the British is false according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The British are very polite and have good manners--they are never tired of saying "Thank you","I am sorry", or "Excuse me." They have good table manners. They enjoy their breakfasts and most of all the traditional tea around 4 or 5 o'clock.
The normal working week has five days. Factory workers usually start a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12418.txt | The British are very polite and have good manners--they are never tired of saying "Thank you","I am sorry", or "Excuse me." They have good table manners. They enjoy their breakfasts and most of all the traditional tea around 4 or 5 o'clock.
The normal working week has five days. Factory workers usually start at 8 am an... | [
"They have good manners when at table.",
"They always have the traditional tea around 4 or 5 am.",
"They love families and pets.",
"They feel very tired when they say \"Thank you\",\"Sorry \" or \"Excuse me.\""
] |
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