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What is the writer's main purpose in writing this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I shook hands with my father in the truck, and for a long time he looked straight ahead and didn't say a word.But I knew he was going to say a little to me."I can't tell anything." he finally said."I never went to college, and none of your brothers went to college.I can't say don't do this and do that, becaus... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5081.txt | I shook hands with my father in the truck, and for a long time he looked straight ahead and didn't say a word.But I knew he was going to say a little to me."I can't tell anything." he finally said."I never went to college, and none of your brothers went to college.I can't say don't do this and do that, because everyth... | [
"To tell the readers his life story.",
"To tell people what kind of person his father was.",
"To let people know how poor he was.",
"To tell the readers what present he got from his father."
] |
What can we learn from the story? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was a huge battle between the warriors of Greece and the people of Troy. Prince Paris from Troy had stolen away the Greek queen; Helen. The Greek warriors set sail for Troy to fight for their queen.
The battle outside Troy lasted for ten years. The men were fed up and wanted to return to their homes. Ath... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7311.txt | There was a huge battle between the warriors of Greece and the people of Troy. Prince Paris from Troy had stolen away the Greek queen; Helen. The Greek warriors set sail for Troy to fight for their queen.
The battle outside Troy lasted for ten years. The men were fed up and wanted to return to their homes. Athene, godd... | [
"Keep a clear brain or you'll be cheated by something pretending",
"Failure is a common thing in the war",
"strategy is not an important factor in the war.",
"Victory cannot be gained by cheat and pretence."
] |
Some schools have banned cupcakes because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When kids at Archisha Singh's school in Loudoun County have a birthday, no parents buy them birthday cakes.
Some schools are worried that children might become fat or eat unhealthy food, so they have banned cupcakes altogether.
What do kids do? Birthday kids can donate a book. The headmaster of their school w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle696.txt | When kids at Archisha Singh's school in Loudoun County have a birthday, no parents buy them birthday cakes.
Some schools are worried that children might become fat or eat unhealthy food, so they have banned cupcakes altogether.
What do kids do? Birthday kids can donate a book. The headmaster of their school will then ... | [
"they don't like them",
"they are not delicious",
"they are unhealthy food",
"they are too expensive"
] |
It may be inferred from the passage that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Career education is instruction intended to help young people identify, choose, and prepare for a career. Such instruction may focus on a person's role in work, leisure, or family life. Career education differs from vocational education, which is designed to teach specific occupational skills.
Career education... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16558.txt | Career education is instruction intended to help young people identify, choose, and prepare for a career. Such instruction may focus on a person's role in work, leisure, or family life. Career education differs from vocational education, which is designed to teach specific occupational skills.
Career education includes... | [
"not only teachers but also parents are responsible for youngsters' career education",
"in high schools, students know more specific information about occupations",
"career education may be in classroom, small group, or individual sessions",
"teachers use a variety of methods to provide career education, incl... |
Susan failed to renew her license the first time in Maryland because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I got my first driver's license in 1953 by taking driver education in my first year at Central High School in Charlotte,North Carolina.Four years later when it was time to renew my license I was a married woman.Henry and I were living in Baltimore,Maryland.Two weeks before my 20th birthday,Henry drove me to th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15578.txt | I got my first driver's license in 1953 by taking driver education in my first year at Central High School in Charlotte,North Carolina.Four years later when it was time to renew my license I was a married woman.Henry and I were living in Baltimore,Maryland.Two weeks before my 20th birthday,Henry drove me to the motor v... | [
"she was forbidden to drive by Maryland law",
"she lacked driving experience in Maryland",
"she was to give birth to a baby soon",
"she insisted on signing for herself"
] |
The observation of weather conditions by satellites is advantageous because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A weather map is an important tool for geographers. A succession of three or four maps presents a continuous picture of weather changes. Weather forecasters are able to determine the speed of air masses and fronts to determine whether an individual pressure area is deepening or becoming shallow and whether a f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23466.txt | A weather map is an important tool for geographers. A succession of three or four maps presents a continuous picture of weather changes. Weather forecasters are able to determine the speed of air masses and fronts to determine whether an individual pressure area is deepening or becoming shallow and whether a front is i... | [
"electronic instruments are used",
"it enables man to alter the weather",
"it makes weather prediction more time-consuming",
"information not obtained readily otherwise can be gained"
] |
The reasons why some people start and keep dieting DON'T include _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Any diet on which you eat fewer calories than you need to get through the day -- like an 800-calorie-per-day diet can be dangerous. Diets that don't allow any fat also can be bad for you. Everyone needs a certain amount of fat in their diet -- up to 30% of total calories -- so no one should eat a completely fa... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20109.txt | Any diet on which you eat fewer calories than you need to get through the day -- like an 800-calorie-per-day diet can be dangerous. Diets that don't allow any fat also can be bad for you. Everyone needs a certain amount of fat in their diet -- up to 30% of total calories -- so no one should eat a completely fat-free di... | [
"They think their trouble comes from their weight.",
"They have an alcoholic parent.",
"Other people's praise when they lose some weight.",
"There is something they can't control except food intake."
] |
This passage is a/an _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Zhongshan, China Beijing is a beautiful city with a long history. There are many
Travel Agency famous buildings and mystery stories here. It's a good place to
Complaint telephone: go sightseeing and relax. You will have fun if you join us.
400-581-278
Best of Beijing 5 Days
From Y=799
2... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1540.txt | Zhongshan, China Beijing is a beautiful city with a long history. There are many
Travel Agency famous buildings and mystery stories here. It's a good place to
Complaint telephone: go sightseeing and relax. You will have fun if you join us.
400-581-278
Best of Beijing 5 Days
From Y=799
2 nights B... | [
"story",
"newspaper report",
"advertisement",
"traveling diary"
] |
Why is vegetable gardening becoming increasingly popular? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cassandra Feeley finds it hard to manage on her husband' s income. So this year she did something more than a hobby: She planted vegetables in her yard. For her fist garden, Ms Feeley has put in 15 tomato plants, and five rows of a variety of vegetables. The family' s old farm house has become a chicke n hous... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20056.txt | Cassandra Feeley finds it hard to manage on her husband' s income. So this year she did something more than a hobby: She planted vegetables in her yard. For her fist garden, Ms Feeley has put in 15 tomato plants, and five rows of a variety of vegetables. The family' s old farm house has become a chicke n house, its re... | [
"More Americans are dong it for fun.",
"The price of oil is lower than before.",
"There' s a growing need for fruits.",
"The cost of living is on the rise."
] |
What made Professor Geoff Raisman begin to believe the nervous system can be repaired? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Darek Fidyka, a 38-year-old Bulgarian, had been paralyzed from the chest down for four years after a knife attack. Scientists from Britain and Poland took cells from his nose, transplanted them into his back and re-grew his spinal cord . Now he can walk and even drive a car. The doctors were delighted but... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10494.txt | Darek Fidyka, a 38-year-old Bulgarian, had been paralyzed from the chest down for four years after a knife attack. Scientists from Britain and Poland took cells from his nose, transplanted them into his back and re-grew his spinal cord . Now he can walk and even drive a car. The doctors were delighted but said it ... | [
"His former study with other people.",
"His operation on a paralyzed patient.",
"His sudden thought about Christmas.",
"His unusual experience with a sick rat."
] |
The writer wants to tell us _ in American everyday expressions. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many everyday American expressions are based on colors.
Red is a hot colour. Americans may say they are red hot about something unfair. They are red hot when they are very angry about something. The small hottasting peppers found in many Mexican foods are called red hot for their colour and their fiery taste.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16388.txt | Many everyday American expressions are based on colors.
Red is a hot colour. Americans may say they are red hot about something unfair. They are red hot when they are very angry about something. The small hottasting peppers found in many Mexican foods are called red hot for their colour and their fiery taste. Fast lou... | [
"the most popular colours",
"different meanings of colours",
"how to use colours correctly",
"why Americans like to use colours"
] |
Usually the weather in the wetlands is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many wetlands in China and some of them are the world's important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, the east of China. They are homes for many different kinds of birds and animals. The world's largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve is in them.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2363.txt | There are many wetlands in China and some of them are the world's important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng, Jiangsu Province, the east of China. They are homes for many different kinds of birds and animals. The world's largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve is in them. More tha... | [
"hot",
"pleasant",
"cold",
"dry"
] |
The shop is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One Sunday morning Mr Green and his child , Bill ,are in a big shop . Mr Green wants to
buy a new blouse for Mrs Green . Bill likes oranges , so his father buys two kilos of
oranges for him , too . Bill wants to buy some picture--books and colour pencils , too . There
are many people in the shop . They are men... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2329.txt | One Sunday morning Mr Green and his child , Bill ,are in a big shop . Mr Green wants to
buy a new blouse for Mrs Green . Bill likes oranges , so his father buys two kilos of
oranges for him , too . Bill wants to buy some picture--books and colour pencils , too . There
are many people in the shop . They are men and wome... | [
"empty",
"close",
"full of children",
"full of people"
] |
What would be the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
With the new year coming, a new website was set up to offer ringtones of the sounds of dozens of rare and endangered species from around the globe.
The Center for Biological Diversity started offering free wildlife ringtones for cellphones a year ago to educate people about the _ of the animals, and the ca... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21049.txt | With the new year coming, a new website was set up to offer ringtones of the sounds of dozens of rare and endangered species from around the globe.
The Center for Biological Diversity started offering free wildlife ringtones for cellphones a year ago to educate people about the _ of the animals, and the campaign en... | [
"Ringtones are popular with cellphone users",
"New wildlife ringtones released in a website",
"New strange ringtones enjoy great success",
"A new way to protect wildlife"
] |
The post office is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mrs. Black lives on Second Street. New Year is coming. She wants to send
a card to her friend in Toronto, but she doesn't know where the post office is. She
asks her neighbor Linda, " Is there a post office near here? I want to send a
card."
"The post office is far from here," says Linda, "but you don't need... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5350.txt | Mrs. Black lives on Second Street. New Year is coming. She wants to send
a card to her friend in Toronto, but she doesn't know where the post office is. She
asks her neighbor Linda, " Is there a post office near here? I want to send a
card."
"The post office is far from here," says Linda, "but you don't need to go to... | [
"next to Linda's house",
"far from Mrs. Black's house",
"across from the supermarket",
"in front of Mary's house"
] |
There is no _ in Mrs. Jones's house. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mrs. Jones is waiting for an important telephone call, but she has no vegetables at home, so she leaves the baby and says to her five-year-old son, "I'm going to the shops, Jimmy, and I'll be back in a few minutes."
While she is out, the telephone rings, and Jimmy answers.
"Hello," says a man. "Is your mother ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle996.txt | Mrs. Jones is waiting for an important telephone call, but she has no vegetables at home, so she leaves the baby and says to her five-year-old son, "I'm going to the shops, Jimmy, and I'll be back in a few minutes."
While she is out, the telephone rings, and Jimmy answers.
"Hello," says a man. "Is your mother here?"
"N... | [
"money",
"vegetables",
"milk",
"people"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
French writer Le Clezio won the 2008 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy announced Thursday.
The Academy _ Le Clezio as "author of new departures and poetic adventure, explorer of humanity beyond civilization."
Le Clezio, 48, received much attention with his first novel The Interrogationin 1963 an... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20949.txt | French writer Le Clezio won the 2008 Nobel Prize in Literature, the Swedish Academy announced Thursday.
The Academy _ Le Clezio as "author of new departures and poetic adventure, explorer of humanity beyond civilization."
Le Clezio, 48, received much attention with his first novel The Interrogationin 1963 and made th... | [
"Le Clezio has taught in Bangkok, Boston, Albuquerque and Nice since 1990s.",
"Le Clezio got a personal diploma, a medal in all for the Nobel Prize.",
"The Nobel Prizes are awarded yearly in October.",
"Le Clezio moved to Nigeria in 1948."
] |
Marj has two $20 bills, three $5 bills, and $4.50 in loose coins in her wallet. If she buys a cake that costs $17.50, how much money will be left in her wallet? | Two $20 bills amount to $20 x 2 = $<<20*2=40>>40.
Three $5 bills amount to $5 x 3 = $<<5*3=15>>15.
So, Marj has $40 + $15 + $4.50 = $<<40+15+4.5=59.50>>59.50 in her wallet.
If she buys a cake, she will be left with $59.50 - $17.50 = $<<59.5-17.5=42>>42.
#### 42 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Marj has two $20 bills, three $5 bills, and $4.50 in loose coins in her wallet. If she buys a cake that costs $17.50, how much money will be left in her wallet? | Two $20 bills amount to $20 x 2 = $<<20*2=40>>40.
Three $5 bills amount to $5 x 3 = $<<5*3=15>>15.
So, Marj has $40 + $15 + $4.50 = $<<40+15+4.5=59.50>>59.50 in her wallet.
If she buys a cake, she will be left with $59.50 - $17.50 = $<<59.5-17.5=42>>42.
#### 42 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What do these four museums have in common? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New York Hall of Science (NYHS)
Founded in 1964, it is New York City's only hands-on science and technology center. Being an interactive science museum, it has the largest collection of hands-on science exhibits in New York City, exploring biology, chemistry and physics.
The museum focuses on education for chi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23391.txt | New York Hall of Science (NYHS)
Founded in 1964, it is New York City's only hands-on science and technology center. Being an interactive science museum, it has the largest collection of hands-on science exhibits in New York City, exploring biology, chemistry and physics.
The museum focuses on education for children age... | [
"They all have a long history.",
"They all offer hands-on programs.",
"All the museums are world famous.",
"All the museums are especially designed for children."
] |
How did the mother feel when she saw the truck coming ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A 15-year-old boy was injured in a car accident when the car he was traveling in was hit by a truck at a street corner. The boy was taken to a nearby hospital. The doctors said it appeared that the boy had nothing more serious than a broken left leg, but there was a possibility that the boy might have some ins... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13210.txt | A 15-year-old boy was injured in a car accident when the car he was traveling in was hit by a truck at a street corner. The boy was taken to a nearby hospital. The doctors said it appeared that the boy had nothing more serious than a broken left leg, but there was a possibility that the boy might have some inside injur... | [
"amazed",
"frightened",
"puzzled",
"concerned"
] |
Who might be most interested in the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you reading this while sitting in an office cubicle ? If so, please take a moment and glance around you. Are there photos of your last vacation hung on the wall? One of your kid's drawings? A yellowed print of a favorite cartoon?
If so, you are doing something good for both yourself and your organization. ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16265.txt | Are you reading this while sitting in an office cubicle ? If so, please take a moment and glance around you. Are there photos of your last vacation hung on the wall? One of your kid's drawings? A yellowed print of a favorite cartoon?
If so, you are doing something good for both yourself and your organization. Newly pub... | [
"Job hunters.",
"Office workers.",
"Kid's parents",
"Employment researchers."
] |
Which is NOT TRUE according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is an apple tree, it loves a little boy, the boy also loves to come and play around it. One day, he needs a toy, but he has no money, so the tree asks him to sell all the apples. At last, the boy gets the toy happily. Then the boy grows up ,he becomes a man. But he doesn't go to see the tree for a long... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4417.txt | There is an apple tree, it loves a little boy, the boy also loves to come and play around it. One day, he needs a toy, but he has no money, so the tree asks him to sell all the apples. At last, the boy gets the toy happily. Then the boy grows up ,he becomes a man. But he doesn't go to see the tree for a long time. Th... | [
"The apple tree is like his parent.",
"The apple tree loves the boy.",
"The apple tree is happy to see the man.",
"The apple tree is unhappy to help the man."
] |
By saying "don't hold your breath", the author advised the reader not to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Still waiting for little green men to make contact? _ .
A leading astronomer has concluded there probably aren't any aliens out there - meaning we are absolutely alone in the universe.
Even though there may be tens of thousands of other distant planets similar in size to Earth, the conditions on them are likel... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3574.txt | Still waiting for little green men to make contact? _ .
A leading astronomer has concluded there probably aren't any aliens out there - meaning we are absolutely alone in the universe.
Even though there may be tens of thousands of other distant planets similar in size to Earth, the conditions on them are likely to be t... | [
"keep silent",
"give up",
"expect so",
"be afraid"
] |
According to Dan Bebber, if crop pests keep moving towards the poles, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dan Bebber is a senior research fellow at the University of Exeter in Britain. He says research has shown that wild plants and animals are moving toward Earth's North and South poles as the planet warms.
Mr Bebber wanted to know if the same thing was happening with organisms that attack agricultural crops. He ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4893.txt | Dan Bebber is a senior research fellow at the University of Exeter in Britain. He says research has shown that wild plants and animals are moving toward Earth's North and South poles as the planet warms.
Mr Bebber wanted to know if the same thing was happening with organisms that attack agricultural crops. He examined ... | [
"it will be hard for farmers to kill them",
"the most productive farmland will produce more crops",
"the earth will not produce enough food to support the world",
"the conditions for some crops may be improved"
] |
According to the passage, students who date in middle school may _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Students who date in middle school have significantly worse study skills. They are four times more likely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol and tobacco use as their single classmates, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
"Romantic relationships are a trademark of adole... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6126.txt | Students who date in middle school have significantly worse study skills. They are four times more likely to drop out of school and report twice as much alcohol and tobacco use as their single classmates, according to new research from the University of Georgia.
"Romantic relationships are a trademark of adolescence, b... | [
"have poorer academic performances",
"be more likely to hurl others",
"enjoy better school lives",
"are less likely to use alcohol and tobacco"
] |
According to Cheng Jianguo, _ people who had been slightly injured had been recovered and left hospital. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
WENZHOU(Xinhua) -- The train collision in east China's Zhejiang Province has killed 39 people and left 192 others injured as of Sunday night, said a spokesman with the Ministry of Railways.
A total of 132 people are still being treated in hospitals, said Wang Yongping, spokesman with the ministry at a press co... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20538.txt | WENZHOU(Xinhua) -- The train collision in east China's Zhejiang Province has killed 39 people and left 192 others injured as of Sunday night, said a spokesman with the Ministry of Railways.
A total of 132 people are still being treated in hospitals, said Wang Yongping, spokesman with the ministry at a press conference.... | [
"39",
"139",
"52",
"11"
] |
Who do the parents think should help the kids when they can't do well in school work? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Japanese students work very hard, but many are unhappy. They feel heavy pressure from their parents to do well in school. Most students are always being told by their parents to study harder so that they can have a wonderful life. Though this may be a good idea for those very smart students, it can have terrib... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7887.txt | Japanese students work very hard, but many are unhappy. They feel heavy pressure from their parents to do well in school. Most students are always being told by their parents to study harder so that they can have a wonderful life. Though this may be a good idea for those very smart students, it can have terrible result... | [
"Teachers.",
"Parents.",
"Someone else.",
"Their classmates."
] |
_ live under the ground. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everybody has a home. People have homes. Animals have homes, too. People live in different kinds of homes. Animals also have different kinds of homes.
Some animals live in holes under the ground. The woodchuck lives under the ground. Its home has two doors. If any enemy comes through one door, the woodchuck ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6051.txt | Everybody has a home. People have homes. Animals have homes, too. People live in different kinds of homes. Animals also have different kinds of homes.
Some animals live in holes under the ground. The woodchuck lives under the ground. Its home has two doors. If any enemy comes through one door, the woodchuck goes out ... | [
"All the animals",
"The woodchuck and the squirrel",
"Some animals",
"Some birds"
] |
Mr. Henry considered Anna a _ teacher. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day, Anna was about to walk into her office, when the headmaster, Mr. Henry stopped her.
"Now," he said, "I want you to tell me the truth, my dear."
"Naturally," said Anna shortly, fearing that something terrible had happened.
"I have had a most serious accusation made against you by Mrs. Bond."
"Mrs. B... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18703.txt | One day, Anna was about to walk into her office, when the headmaster, Mr. Henry stopped her.
"Now," he said, "I want you to tell me the truth, my dear."
"Naturally," said Anna shortly, fearing that something terrible had happened.
"I have had a most serious accusation made against you by Mrs. Bond."
"Mrs. Bond?" sai... | [
"careless",
"cruel",
"trustworthy",
"bad"
] |
Richard wants to go to school for _ a week. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We spend hours, days and years of our lives in studying. But what do you think of your school? What is your ideal school like? Here is some designing from four children in different countries.
I'm Ma from China. My dream school has a swimming pool and two football fields. It also has a cinema, a restaurant and... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5762.txt | We spend hours, days and years of our lives in studying. But what do you think of your school? What is your ideal school like? Here is some designing from four children in different countries.
I'm Ma from China. My dream school has a swimming pool and two football fields. It also has a cinema, a restaurant and a shoppi... | [
"two days",
"three days",
"four days",
"five days"
] |
Which statement is TRUE according to the passage ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Zheng He made seven heroic voyages to Asia and Africa between 1405 and 1433, which predated the Westerners' Voyages of Discovery by almost a century .
Despite Zheng He's remarkable maritime feats , with larger and matchless fleets until World War I , he is ly unknown worldwide compared with his Western counte... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17680.txt | Zheng He made seven heroic voyages to Asia and Africa between 1405 and 1433, which predated the Westerners' Voyages of Discovery by almost a century .
Despite Zheng He's remarkable maritime feats , with larger and matchless fleets until World War I , he is ly unknown worldwide compared with his Western counterparts li... | [
"No one knew Zheng He's maritime achievements in history until World War I .",
"The Westerners' Voyages of Discovery fell behind Chinauntil 1433 .",
"No other fleets in the world could be compared with those of Chinain size for almost over 500 years in history .",
"Columbus was born in a western country, so h... |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about PlayPump? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For many kids in Africa, the colorful PlayPump is the first playground thing they have ever seen. When the children give it a push and jump in for their first ride, smiles of wonder appears on their faces.
The fun of going round and round in a circle is just part of the wonder. The wonderful invention doesn't ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7014.txt | For many kids in Africa, the colorful PlayPump is the first playground thing they have ever seen. When the children give it a push and jump in for their first ride, smiles of wonder appears on their faces.
The fun of going round and round in a circle is just part of the wonder. The wonderful invention doesn't only chan... | [
"People need to pay for the clean water from PlayPump.",
"Both children and parents enjoy the ride on PlayPump.",
"PlayPump makes the life of the Africans much easier.",
"About two million Africans are using the water from PlayPump."
] |
Many people don't smile because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A smile will tell people around you that you are a kind and friendly person. However,many people don't smile because they think they ugly teeth. For example, one of my classmates, Mile, doesn't have very nice teeth,so thatis why he seldom opens his mouth.he even says that he has lost cofidence because of his t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2137.txt | A smile will tell people around you that you are a kind and friendly person. However,many people don't smile because they think they ugly teeth. For example, one of my classmates, Mile, doesn't have very nice teeth,so thatis why he seldom opens his mouth.he even says that he has lost cofidence because of his teeth.So i... | [
"they don't like smiling",
"they think they are ugly",
"their teeth are not beautiful",
"they can't open their mouths"
] |
If you want to watch wonderful films, you may go to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
During the cold winter days, there are some interesting festivals in the world. Look at the following ones.
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
Place: China
Time: January 5 to February 5
People build incredible things out of ice and snow, decorating them with lights.
The Carnival of Venice
Place: Italy
Time: between ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19342.txt | During the cold winter days, there are some interesting festivals in the world. Look at the following ones.
Harbin Ice and Snow Festival
Place: China
Time: January 5 to February 5
People build incredible things out of ice and snow, decorating them with lights.
The Carnival of Venice
Place: Italy
Time: between February ... | [
"India",
"China",
"America",
"Italy"
] |
Which of the following statement is true according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Chinese classic work of literature "A Dream of Red Mansions" has been adapted into a number of stage and screen versions over the years. Artists from the Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre made the classic back in 2011. And now the triennial China Arts Festival is recognizing their work.
Kunqu Opera is one ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17222.txt | The Chinese classic work of literature "A Dream of Red Mansions" has been adapted into a number of stage and screen versions over the years. Artists from the Northern Kunqu Opera Theatre made the classic back in 2011. And now the triennial China Arts Festival is recognizing their work.
Kunqu Opera is one of the ol... | [
"Kunqu Opera has a history of over 600 years.",
"Kunqu Opera is the oldest form of opera.",
"Kunqu Opera dates back to the beginning Yuan Dynasty.",
"Kunqu Opera was the most popular opera in history."
] |
Why does Steven's mother give him a notebook? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Steven is six years old. He gets some money from his mother every week. He buys a lot of things from the shops, but he doesn't really need them, and he puts them everywhere. One day his mother gives him a notebook and says, "Now, Steven, when you buy things, write their names down in the notebook, and also wri... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6308.txt | Steven is six years old. He gets some money from his mother every week. He buys a lot of things from the shops, but he doesn't really need them, and he puts them everywhere. One day his mother gives him a notebook and says, "Now, Steven, when you buy things, write their names down in the notebook, and also write down h... | [
"She wants him to play with it.",
"Steven asks her to buy one for him.",
"She wants him to write down the name and how much it is after he buys something.",
"Steven needs one to do his homework."
] |
How long does Ann work a day? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hunter and Nina are husband and wife. They get up at about 4:50 in the morning. When many people are still sleeping in their warm beds, they are working. They work outside and clean something. They don't work when it is raining. They also work on weekends
Her name is Sara. She sometimes goes to work in the mor... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5034.txt | Hunter and Nina are husband and wife. They get up at about 4:50 in the morning. When many people are still sleeping in their warm beds, they are working. They work outside and clean something. They don't work when it is raining. They also work on weekends
Her name is Sara. She sometimes goes to work in the morning, and... | [
"8 hours",
"6 hours",
"9 hours",
"10 hours"
] |
Where is John's uncle on that Sunday evening? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John is an American boy. His family is in China now. John likes chocolate very much. But his mother doesn't give him. Chocolate is not good for him, she thinks. But John has a very nice uncle. The old man loves him very much, and sometimes he buys John some chocolate. Then his mother lets him eat them. Becaus... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6949.txt | John is an American boy. His family is in China now. John likes chocolate very much. But his mother doesn't give him. Chocolate is not good for him, she thinks. But John has a very nice uncle. The old man loves him very much, and sometimes he buys John some chocolate. Then his mother lets him eat them. Because she wan... | [
"In his school.",
"In a park.",
"In the next room.",
"In John's room."
] |
How old is Rachel Barrett? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For many girls, having long beautiful hair is something to beproud of. Rachel Barrett, 15, recently cut her long hair and lookedlike a boy. But she was also proud of herself. She donated herhair to a charity and raised a lot of money.Barrett is a middle school student in Britain. On Nov. 16 at her
school's ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4680.txt | For many girls, having long beautiful hair is something to beproud of. Rachel Barrett, 15, recently cut her long hair and lookedlike a boy. But she was also proud of herself. She donated herhair to a charity and raised a lot of money.Barrett is a middle school student in Britain. On Nov. 16 at her
school's talent co... | [
"12.",
"13.",
"14.",
"15."
] |
What color is the fungus in blue cheese? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What color is the fungus in blue cheese? | blue | science | null | null | null | pink | green | purple | blue | Blue cheese is blue because of the fungus growing throughout it. | null | null | null |
If you want to enjoy the views of San Francisco from the bridge, you'd better cross the bridge _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The orange towers of the Golden Gate Bridge-probably the most beautiful, certainly the most photographed bridge in the world-are visible from almost every point of elevation in San Francisco.
The only cleft in Northern California's 600-mile continental wall, for years this mile-wide strait was considered unbr... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9515.txt | The orange towers of the Golden Gate Bridge-probably the most beautiful, certainly the most photographed bridge in the world-are visible from almost every point of elevation in San Francisco.
The only cleft in Northern California's 600-mile continental wall, for years this mile-wide strait was considered unbridgeable.... | [
"by train",
"on foot",
"by car",
"by ship"
] |
In which section of a website are we most likely to find the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Vivi Mac, an amazing artist from France, can use nearly any kind of food to create detailed celebrity portraits .Although she has yet to _ her short-lived work of arts in a proper art gallery, Vivi Mac has already made a name for herself online.
We've seen some amazing food artists in the past, but none are qu... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5616.txt | Vivi Mac, an amazing artist from France, can use nearly any kind of food to create detailed celebrity portraits .Although she has yet to _ her short-lived work of arts in a proper art gallery, Vivi Mac has already made a name for herself online.
We've seen some amazing food artists in the past, but none are quite like ... | [
"Food",
"Science",
"Art",
"Health"
] |
Which of the following is NOT the influences caused by the leak of Fukushima Dai-Ichi Nuclear Power Station? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The crisis at the damaged Fukushima Dai-Ichi Nuclear Power Station in northern Japan has raised worries about radiation risks. We spoke Tuesday with Jonathan Links, an expert in radiation health sciences. He is a professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Maryland.
Professor Links says... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15163.txt | The crisis at the damaged Fukushima Dai-Ichi Nuclear Power Station in northern Japan has raised worries about radiation risks. We spoke Tuesday with Jonathan Links, an expert in radiation health sciences. He is a professor at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health in Maryland.
Professor Links says workers ... | [
"Workers at the nuclear station are suffering the risk of death .",
"People can get cancer from low doses of ionizing radiation, the kind released in a nuclear accident.",
"The radioactive material may be blown over the area causing the pollution to water .",
"The concentration of radioactivity in the seawate... |
The passage is mainly about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every January we celebrate the life of a great man, Martin Luther King who fought for civil rights. He believed that all Americans should be treated fairly, no matter what their skin colors were.
Dr. King was born in 1929 in Atlanta. Because he was black, he could not go to the same schools as white children. ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6134.txt | Every January we celebrate the life of a great man, Martin Luther King who fought for civil rights. He believed that all Americans should be treated fairly, no matter what their skin colors were.
Dr. King was born in 1929 in Atlanta. Because he was black, he could not go to the same schools as white children. Black Ame... | [
"the fight for civil right",
"the introduction of Martin Luther King",
"a holiday to celebrate the life of Martin Luther King",
"the differences between black people and white people"
] |
We learn from the text that Martha Graham is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Use your American Express Card to enjoy one-day visit at four of America's greatest museums. Note the participating museums, and their exciting special exhibitions that you will not want to miss, listed below.
Boston
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Chairs
February 11-May 8, 2012
Italian furniture expert Fausto... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1054.txt | Use your American Express Card to enjoy one-day visit at four of America's greatest museums. Note the participating museums, and their exciting special exhibitions that you will not want to miss, listed below.
Boston
Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
Chairs
February 11-May 8, 2012
Italian furniture expert Fausto Calderai... | [
"a dancer",
"a glassblower",
"a painter",
"a photographer"
] |
Why may Justin Bieber be sent into suborbital space? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An astronomer is making a case for launching pop singer Justin Bieber into suborbital space aboard a private rocket ship. The idea is not to rid the world of the Canadian teenager -- he would come back down to Earth eventually, after all -- but rather to help jump-start the emerging suborbital spaceflight indu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3314.txt | An astronomer is making a case for launching pop singer Justin Bieber into suborbital space aboard a private rocket ship. The idea is not to rid the world of the Canadian teenager -- he would come back down to Earth eventually, after all -- but rather to help jump-start the emerging suborbital spaceflight industry.
It ... | [
"To show his bravery and make him a role model for teenagers.",
"To arouse the American public's interest.",
"To help reform the spaceflight industry.",
"To film an advertisement about space."
] |
According to the author, what might happen when a teenager stands up against the popularity wave and follows his/her own path? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I heard many parents complaining that their teenage children are rebelling. I wish it were so. At your age you ought to be growing away from your parents. You should be learning to stand on your own two feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are taking the same way of show... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3831.txt | I heard many parents complaining that their teenage children are rebelling. I wish it were so. At your age you ought to be growing away from your parents. You should be learning to stand on your own two feet. But take a good look at the present rebellion. It seems that teenagers are taking the same way of showing that ... | [
"He/She falls behind the time.",
"He/She loses good friends.",
"He/She faces all kinds of criticism.",
"He/She gains valuable popularity."
] |
Zhang Qiang and Guo Peng both like _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am Zhang Qiang. On weekends I often watch TV with my friend, Guo Peng. My favourite movie star is Baotian Lee .He is a great actor. He has a movie, Magical Doctor Xilaile(<<>> ).It's a very successful comedy. I think it's great fun. Guo Peng likes Michele Yan best. He likes her famous movie , Sleepless Night... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle913.txt | I am Zhang Qiang. On weekends I often watch TV with my friend, Guo Peng. My favourite movie star is Baotian Lee .He is a great actor. He has a movie, Magical Doctor Xilaile(<<>> ).It's a very successful comedy. I think it's great fun. Guo Peng likes Michele Yan best. He likes her famous movie , Sleepless Night. It's a ... | [
"active movies",
"comedies",
"thrillers",
"documentaries"
] |
What is another name for collar cells? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is another name for collar cells? | choanocytes | science | null | null | null | clutches | enzymes | sporozoans | choanocytes | Morphology of Sponges The morphology of the simplest sponges takes the shape of a cylinder with a large central cavity, the spongocoel, occupying the inside of the cylinder. Water can enter into the spongocoel from numerous pores in the body wall. Water entering the spongocoel is extruded via a large common opening cal... | null | null | null |
What do you call mixtures of ash and water that travel down river valleys? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do you call mixtures of ash and water that travel down river valleys? | lahars | science | null | null | null | mud slides | debris | pollutants | lahars | Lahars are mixtures of ash and water that travel down river valleys. On Mount St. Helens, the eruption melted glaciers. The water mixed with ash from the eruption and created tremendous lahars. The lahars raced down valleys and knocked out many bridges. | null | null | null |
The writer moved to Auckland to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I began to move to Auckland to study the law, my mother was a little worried about the uncertainty of living in a place that was so different from India, where we lived. She worried about the shortage of jobs and the cultural differences that I would face.
I came to New Zealand in July 2013. I found the p... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7400.txt | When I began to move to Auckland to study the law, my mother was a little worried about the uncertainty of living in a place that was so different from India, where we lived. She worried about the shortage of jobs and the cultural differences that I would face.
I came to New Zealand in July 2013. I found the people wer... | [
"avoid the job shortage",
"face the cultural differences",
"start his life in a new place",
"study the law in college"
] |
The passage wants to tell us that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once in a village, the villagers built a new church building and people came from far and wide to see it. They admired its beauty! They said it was the most beautiful building in the world. Up on the roof, a little nail heard the people praising everything about the lovely structure - except the nail! No one e... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1754.txt | Once in a village, the villagers built a new church building and people came from far and wide to see it. They admired its beauty! They said it was the most beautiful building in the world. Up on the roof, a little nail heard the people praising everything about the lovely structure - except the nail! No one even knew ... | [
"no matter how small you seem, you are important to a group",
"it is a pity that small people are never looked up to",
"quit when it is necessary, and don't care about what others say",
"being valued is important to a man"
] |
Warm water from the equator mixes with cold water from where? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Warm water from the equator mixes with cold water from where? | the poles | science | null | null | null | the continents | the tropics | the oceans | the poles | Water flows through all the world’s oceans. Warm water from the equator mixes with cold water from the poles. The mixing of warm and cold water makes the water temperature moderate. | null | null | null |
In what phase is the moon brightly illuminated? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In what phase is the moon brightly illuminated? | full moon | science | null | null | null | blue moon | crescent | new moon | full moon | The Earth, Moon and Sun are linked together in space. Monthly or daily cycles continually remind us of these links. Every month, you can see the Moon change. This is due to where it is relative to the Sun and Earth. In one phase, the Moon is brightly illuminated - a full moon. In the opposite phase it is completely dar... | null | null | null |
We can infer from the passage that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We've used the wind as an energy source for a long time. The Babylonians and Chinese were using wind power to pump water for irrigating crops 4,000 years ago, and sailing boats were around long before that. Wind power was used in the Middle Ages, in Europe, to grind corn, which is where the term "windmill" co... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20673.txt | We've used the wind as an energy source for a long time. The Babylonians and Chinese were using wind power to pump water for irrigating crops 4,000 years ago, and sailing boats were around long before that. Wind power was used in the Middle Ages, in Europe, to grind corn, which is where the term "windmill" comes from.... | [
"wind farms will not take up too much farming land",
"wind farms need no fuel because wind is free",
"the blades can be angled to turn to face the wind wherever it comes from",
"the higher and larger the towers are, the stronger the wind is"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you think you're too shy and want to be a little bit brave, try the following:
You can make it. Tell people you're shy. There's no need to hide it. When they get to know you're a shy kid, they'll understand you better. This also helps you feel more relaxed in talks.
Try to smile more. When you smile, people... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle37.txt | If you think you're too shy and want to be a little bit brave, try the following:
You can make it. Tell people you're shy. There's no need to hide it. When they get to know you're a shy kid, they'll understand you better. This also helps you feel more relaxed in talks.
Try to smile more. When you smile, people think yo... | [
"Ask yourself to smile more.",
"If you say something nice about people, you will get a bad feeling.",
"Think less about ways to enjoy parties.",
"One day you'll never feel shy when people talk to you."
] |
What does the article mainly talk about? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Anyone for kimchi ? Around 2,000 women made the traditional dish last week in Seoul, the capital of the Republic of Korea(ROK).
More than 270 tons of kimchi were produced and handed out to needy neighbours.
In the ROK, kimchi is more than a dish to be eaten with every meal, even though Koreans are said to eat ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5205.txt | Anyone for kimchi ? Around 2,000 women made the traditional dish last week in Seoul, the capital of the Republic of Korea(ROK).
More than 270 tons of kimchi were produced and handed out to needy neighbours.
In the ROK, kimchi is more than a dish to be eaten with every meal, even though Koreans are said to eat about 40 ... | [
"The nutritional value of kimchi.",
"Ways of making kimchi.",
"The origin of kimchi.",
"Kimchi and what it means to Koreans."
] |
. Which one is the best title for this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When it was getting dark, a wolf was walking along the road. Then he was surprised to see his huge shadow under his feet.
"Wow, I didn't know I was so big!" The wolf was happy to know it.
As time went by, the sun was going down and his shadow grew bigger and bigger, so it looked like a giant.
"Oh, look at my ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle459.txt | When it was getting dark, a wolf was walking along the road. Then he was surprised to see his huge shadow under his feet.
"Wow, I didn't know I was so big!" The wolf was happy to know it.
As time went by, the sun was going down and his shadow grew bigger and bigger, so it looked like a giant.
"Oh, look at my shadow. I... | [
"wolf and his shadow",
"A wolf and a lion",
"The king of the forest",
"A strong wolf"
] |
To show their power, the kings would prefer to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel.
Green said, "Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority."
Blue interrupted, "You only think about the earth, but cons... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14389.txt | Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel.
Green said, "Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority."
Blue interrupted, "You only think about the earth, but consider the ... | [
"yellow",
"red",
"indigo",
"purple"
] |
As for genetically changed wild animals and plants ,what are scientists worried about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists are debating how to limit their newly-discovered power to change genetic structure. Scientists already modify the genes of farm animals and agricultural plants to make them more productive or stronger. But now they can also change genes in wild animals and plants. These genes would continue into lat... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14752.txt | Scientists are debating how to limit their newly-discovered power to change genetic structure. Scientists already modify the genes of farm animals and agricultural plants to make them more productive or stronger. But now they can also change genes in wild animals and plants. These genes would continue into later genera... | [
"They may become weaker or die out.",
"They may be more productive.",
"They may cause damage to their living habitat.",
"Their genes may spread to later generations."
] |
Which of the following sentences is true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Strange things happen when you travel, because the earth is divided into twenty-four zones. The time difference between two zones is one hour. You can have days with more than twenty-four hours and days with fewer than twenty- four hours. You can have weeks with more than seven days and weeks with fewer than s... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high974.txt | Strange things happen when you travel, because the earth is divided into twenty-four zones. The time difference between two zones is one hour. You can have days with more than twenty-four hours and days with fewer than twenty- four hours. You can have weeks with more than seven days and weeks with fewer than seven days... | [
"If we travel around the world, we will get into trouble in telling the time.",
"If we travel west across the Atlantic Ocean, we will have twenty-three hours.",
"If we travel by ship across the Atlantic Ocean, we will cross the International Date Line.",
"If we travel across the Pacific Ocean, today becomes t... |
The author's attitude to banning internet car-hiring service is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Thousands of taxi drivers in Shenyang, Liaoning province, reportedly blocked streets with their vehicles on Sunday in protest against unlicensed vehicles using taxi-hiring apps and apps-based car rental companies providing passenger services, including high-end cars. Although the drivers also complained about... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9578.txt | Thousands of taxi drivers in Shenyang, Liaoning province, reportedly blocked streets with their vehicles on Sunday in protest against unlicensed vehicles using taxi-hiring apps and apps-based car rental companies providing passenger services, including high-end cars. Although the drivers also complained about the with... | [
"positive",
"negative",
"neutral",
"unclear"
] |
Which of the following sayings can most appropriately be used to describe Mr. Rose's rule? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pete Rose,the famous baseball player,whom I have never met,taught me something so valuable that it changed my life.Pete was being interviewed in spring training the year he was about to break Ty Cobb's alltime hits record.One reporter asked, "Pete,you only need 78 hits to break the record.How many atbats do ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24163.txt | Pete Rose,the famous baseball player,whom I have never met,taught me something so valuable that it changed my life.Pete was being interviewed in spring training the year he was about to break Ty Cobb's alltime hits record.One reporter asked, "Pete,you only need 78 hits to break the record.How many atbats do you think... | [
"He who doesn't want to be a general can't be a good soldier.",
"Before everything else,getting ready is the secret of success.",
"If you work hard enough,your dreams will come true.",
"Rome was not built in one day."
] |
What is the best title for this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Weeks have passed since the world lost contact with Malaysia Airlines flightMH370and its 239passengers and crew.
Although there is little hope of finding any of the passengers and crew alive,China has been making all-out efforts to find what remains of the plane in the southern Indian Ocean,where the plane is ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19937.txt | Weeks have passed since the world lost contact with Malaysia Airlines flightMH370and its 239passengers and crew.
Although there is little hope of finding any of the passengers and crew alive,China has been making all-out efforts to find what remains of the plane in the southern Indian Ocean,where the plane is believed ... | [
"MH370,come back home now",
"China makes all-out efforts to find what remains of MH370",
"Lessons to be learnt from MH370search",
"Why the missing MH370cannot be found."
] |
According to the passage, the new trend to name a child includes all below EXCEPT _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
According to a handful of studies, a name not only reveals clues about a person's class, education and ethnic origin, it can also influence the bearer of the name and the choices they make in life.
Scientists have even drawn conclusions to suggest that people are often drawn to things and people that sound li... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21894.txt | According to a handful of studies, a name not only reveals clues about a person's class, education and ethnic origin, it can also influence the bearer of the name and the choices they make in life.
Scientists have even drawn conclusions to suggest that people are often drawn to things and people that sound like their ... | [
"ab",
"ac",
"bc",
"ad"
] |
The Terman Life-Cycle Study is a research program that studies _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A 70-year study of personality suggests that pessimism is a risk factor for early death, especially among men.
The study results also indicate that pessimism can be linked to increased risk for sudden death from accidents or violence, according to the report published in the March issue ofPsychological Science... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2937.txt | A 70-year study of personality suggests that pessimism is a risk factor for early death, especially among men.
The study results also indicate that pessimism can be linked to increased risk for sudden death from accidents or violence, according to the report published in the March issue ofPsychological Science.
Christo... | [
"people over 70 years old.",
"people since their childhood.",
"pessimistic people over 80 years old.",
"only younger people."
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Don't be surprised when strangers talk to you in Canada! You will find that many Canadians will smile at you as they pass in the street, or say something to you like "Hi!" or "How's it going?" Just reply with something similar. In the UK the reply would be "I'm fine", but in Canada they say "I'm good".
In comp... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16210.txt | Don't be surprised when strangers talk to you in Canada! You will find that many Canadians will smile at you as they pass in the street, or say something to you like "Hi!" or "How's it going?" Just reply with something similar. In the UK the reply would be "I'm fine", but in Canada they say "I'm good".
In company, when... | [
"\"I'm good\" can mean you do not need more food in Canada.",
"In Canada, you will meet strangers in the street saying \"Hi\" to you.",
"In a Canadian restaurant, the plates will stay at the table until you leave.",
"Canadians usually say \"I'm good\" to answer the greeting of \"How's it going?\""
] |
You can infer from the passage that the Bhopal Chemical leak _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Accidents happen, but when they destroy the delicate balance of nature and cause the whole world to suffer, they become disasters, and we should do all we can to prevent them from happening again.
Bhopal chemical leak, December 1984, Bhopal, India
An explosion in the Union Carbide chemical plant in Bhopal, In... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11457.txt | Accidents happen, but when they destroy the delicate balance of nature and cause the whole world to suffer, they become disasters, and we should do all we can to prevent them from happening again.
Bhopal chemical leak, December 1984, Bhopal, India
An explosion in the Union Carbide chemical plant in Bhopal, India, rele... | [
"happen at night",
"was the worst accident in the history of India",
"caused more deaths than sicknesses",
"could have been avoided"
] |
How is the whole passage organized? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The best swimmers tend to be tall and thin with long arms, long legs, long feet, and long hands. The size of their hands gives them great "water grasp", and only a very small hand movement keeps them afloat.
They also have great strength, endurance, insulation against heat loss while in water below body tempe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16831.txt | The best swimmers tend to be tall and thin with long arms, long legs, long feet, and long hands. The size of their hands gives them great "water grasp", and only a very small hand movement keeps them afloat.
They also have great strength, endurance, insulation against heat loss while in water below body temperature, t... | [
"By reasoning and explaining.",
"By argument and debate.",
"By explaining one part after another.",
"By examples and comments."
] |
Why did the brothers name their sandals after Gandhi? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tragedy struck for brothers Rob and Paul Forkan when they lost their parents in the 2004 Asian tsunami. Now, over ten years later, they're using their flip flop business to help other orphans.
The boys had an unusual childhood. They were just 11 and 13 when their parents, Kevin and Sandra, took them out of the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10437.txt | Tragedy struck for brothers Rob and Paul Forkan when they lost their parents in the 2004 Asian tsunami. Now, over ten years later, they're using their flip flop business to help other orphans.
The boys had an unusual childhood. They were just 11 and 13 when their parents, Kevin and Sandra, took them out of the UK educa... | [
"Because Gandhi wears and sells flip flops.",
"Because Gandhi always helps orphans.",
"Because Gandhi is influential in India.",
"Because Gandhi fits into their lives in India."
] |
The best title' for the passage would be _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
That day It's 4 am,and Danilo C.Dequina is already awake. Holding a flashlight and a bucket, he is walking in the pre-dawn darkness along the shore of Old Poblacion Beach in the town of Maitum,Sarangani,in the far south of the Philippines.
A few minutes later,he spots a patch of sand that appears to have been... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21765.txt | That day It's 4 am,and Danilo C.Dequina is already awake. Holding a flashlight and a bucket, he is walking in the pre-dawn darkness along the shore of Old Poblacion Beach in the town of Maitum,Sarangani,in the far south of the Philippines.
A few minutes later,he spots a patch of sand that appears to have been disturbe... | [
"Pawikan Nesting Sanctuary",
"Giving Turtles A Chance",
"Turtles Face Extinction",
"Setting Turtles Free"
] |
The last sentence of the text aims to_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is been a dream for 30 years but now the world's first flying car is set to hit the roads this year.
Ever since the"Back to the Future"movies lit up our screens in the 1980s,designers have dreamt of cars that could take to the sky at the push of a button. And now pilots can order their own "roadable"plane ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18721.txt | Is been a dream for 30 years but now the world's first flying car is set to hit the roads this year.
Ever since the"Back to the Future"movies lit up our screens in the 1980s,designers have dreamt of cars that could take to the sky at the push of a button. And now pilots can order their own "roadable"plane for just ... | [
"call for people to buy the\"roadable\"plane",
"show people the use of the\"roadable\"plane",
"tell people only the\"roadable\"plane can fly in the future",
"ask people to unfold their wings and fly into the future"
] |
We can conclude that 'television generations' are _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Television, which made its first serious appearance in 1939, did not become common until the early 1950s. Since then, millions of children have grown up in front of the set, and many people now worry about the effect that TV has on the young, and on society in general. Educators, psychologists, and crime exper... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16141.txt | Television, which made its first serious appearance in 1939, did not become common until the early 1950s. Since then, millions of children have grown up in front of the set, and many people now worry about the effect that TV has on the young, and on society in general. Educators, psychologists, and crime experts wonder... | [
"lonely",
"more patient",
"more violent",
"more gentle"
] |
Which of the following statements is true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It seems that some people go out of their way to get into trouble.That's more or less what happened the night that Nashville Police officer Floyd Hyde was on duty.
"I was on the way to a personal-injury accident in West Nashville.As I got onto Highway 40,blue lights and sirens going.I fell in behind a gold Po... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15085.txt | It seems that some people go out of their way to get into trouble.That's more or less what happened the night that Nashville Police officer Floyd Hyde was on duty.
"I was on the way to a personal-injury accident in West Nashville.As I got onto Highway 40,blue lights and sirens going.I fell in behind a gold Pontiac Fir... | [
"Someone else was taking care of the injured person.",
"The Pontiac reached its destination at the accident scene.",
"Hyde knew where he was going by following the right car.",
"The policeman was running after a speeder on Highway 40"
] |
_ is the girl's first name. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Kate Green is a girl. She is my good friend . She is English. Kate is her first name.Green is her family name. Mr Green is her father .His first name is John. Mrs Green is her mother . Her first name is Helen. Kate is eleven years old. Her home telephone number is 865---64108.
(10)
Question:
_ is the girl'... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5877.txt | Kate Green is a girl. She is my good friend . She is English. Kate is her first name.Green is her family name. Mr Green is her father .His first name is John. Mrs Green is her mother . Her first name is Helen. Kate is eleven years old. Her home telephone number is 865---64108.
(10) | [
"Kate",
"Ann",
"Mary",
"Helen"
] |
What elements do water and hydrogen peroxide consist of? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What elements do water and hydrogen peroxide consist of? | hydrogen and oxygen | science | null | null | null | hydrogen and helium | carbon and oxygen | calcium and oxygen | hydrogen and oxygen | Look at the Figure below of water (H 2 O) and hydrogen peroxide (H 2 O 2 ), and read about these two compounds. Both compounds consist of hydrogen and oxygen, but they have different ratios of the two elements. As a result, water and hydrogen peroxide are different compounds with different properties. If you’ve ever us... | null | null | null |
The author felt depressed because she _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For the last couple of weeks, I had been stuck in front of my computer working on a project that was very important to me. My every waking hour was consumed by the project and although I imagined that I would feel happy after completing parts of the project, I was confused to find that instead, I was feeling ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high281.txt | For the last couple of weeks, I had been stuck in front of my computer working on a project that was very important to me. My every waking hour was consumed by the project and although I imagined that I would feel happy after completing parts of the project, I was confused to find that instead, I was feeling rather de... | [
"couldn't consume her waking hour.",
"had not seen a film for a long time.",
"had not finished her work on time.",
"had worked on a hard job for too long."
] |
According to the text, which of the following is done once a week? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All residents: Rules for living in Parkrise Flats
We all want to live comfortably and safely here, so here are a few simple rules which we think all residents should follow.
Rubbish
Rubbish collection is on Tuesdays. Please do not leave rubbish bags out before Tuesday as birds and animals can break into them a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3151.txt | All residents: Rules for living in Parkrise Flats
We all want to live comfortably and safely here, so here are a few simple rules which we think all residents should follow.
Rubbish
Rubbish collection is on Tuesdays. Please do not leave rubbish bags out before Tuesday as birds and animals can break into them and they s... | [
"Rubbish collections.",
"Drying the washing.",
"Cleaning the main stairs.",
"Changing the lights."
] |
How did Annie feel when she saw the barren owl? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Annie slept in the front of the seat with her father drove through the darkness. "We're almost there!" Dad announced cheerfully. "Soon well be observing and counting owls at the state park." Yawning, Annie nodded and smiled. The time was 4:30 a.m. Looking out into the darkness, Annie remembered learning in sch... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13272.txt | Annie slept in the front of the seat with her father drove through the darkness. "We're almost there!" Dad announced cheerfully. "Soon well be observing and counting owls at the state park." Yawning, Annie nodded and smiled. The time was 4:30 a.m. Looking out into the darkness, Annie remembered learning in school that ... | [
"Bored",
"Relaxed",
"Frightened",
"Amazed"
] |
How will a smart machine figure out that you are probably sick? | 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... | [
"By analyzing the thousands of molecules in your breath.",
"By analyzing your comments about your body condition.",
"By referring your condition to doctors.",
"By asking you to describe how you feel."
] |
Motorists to the south were advised to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ternang, Mon, more than 10, 000 people were made homeless in Ternang after six days of continuous heavy rain. The wooden bridge across the river has been swept away, . The town is cut by flood waters. At the fifth mile Jalan Tengku, the water is not two metres deep. It is closed to all traffic. Motorists going... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17096.txt | Ternang, Mon, more than 10, 000 people were made homeless in Ternang after six days of continuous heavy rain. The wooden bridge across the river has been swept away, . The town is cut by flood waters. At the fifth mile Jalan Tengku, the water is not two metres deep. It is closed to all traffic. Motorists going south ar... | [
"return home",
"stay at home in Jalan Hisamuddin",
"move to higher ground",
"travel by Jalan Hisamuddin"
] |
The passage suggests but doesn't tell directly that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is Yoga! Experience this for yourself.
How do you feel when you leave a yoga class? Do you feel relaxed, full of energy, prepared and ready to face anything and everything? Do you feel better than when you walked in? If you have answered "No"' to these questions then you are NOT doing yoga.
After walki... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2817.txt | This is Yoga! Experience this for yourself.
How do you feel when you leave a yoga class? Do you feel relaxed, full of energy, prepared and ready to face anything and everything? Do you feel better than when you walked in? If you have answered "No"' to these questions then you are NOT doing yoga.
After walking out of... | [
"only Satyananda Yoga Center teaches yoga",
"there's no better place to learn yoga than Satyananda Yoga Center",
"some yoga centers are not teaching yoga in the right way",
"you have to be a scientist before you take up yoga"
] |
What type of tissue consists of cells that cover inner and outer body surfaces? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of tissue consists of cells that cover inner and outer body surfaces? | epithelial? | science | null | null | null | mitochondrial ? | Soft Tissue | aberrant ? | epithelial? | Epithelial tissue consists of cells that cover inner and outer body surfaces. Examples include skin and the linings of internal organs. Epithelial tissue protects the body and its internal organs. It also secretes substances such as hormones and absorbs substances such as nutrients. | null | null | null |
Eating sometimes begins with our eyes because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1975, George Carlin appeared on a popular TV show, Saturday Night Live, with his famous words about blue food. "Why is there no blue food? I can't find blue food--I can't find the flavor of blue! I mean yellow is lemon; orange is orange and red is cherry. Where is the blue food? "
Well, Carlin pretty much h... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7749.txt | In 1975, George Carlin appeared on a popular TV show, Saturday Night Live, with his famous words about blue food. "Why is there no blue food? I can't find blue food--I can't find the flavor of blue! I mean yellow is lemon; orange is orange and red is cherry. Where is the blue food? "
Well, Carlin pretty much has it rig... | [
"our taste experience can be influenced by color",
"red-colored food are 20% sweeter than green food",
"people prefer red-colored food to green food",
"before eating, people watch food for a long time"
] |
According to the story, which of the statements below is NOT true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While going to the office, I found an old man lying by the side of the bus stop.He seemed very sick and poor.Instinctively.I gave him some money.After a few minutes, I realized that he was probably too sick to get up and buy something with that money.I was thinking about how to help him when my bus arrived, ha... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6066.txt | While going to the office, I found an old man lying by the side of the bus stop.He seemed very sick and poor.Instinctively.I gave him some money.After a few minutes, I realized that he was probably too sick to get up and buy something with that money.I was thinking about how to help him when my bus arrived, halting my ... | [
"The author left the old man in a hurry as he didn't want to be late for work.",
"The next morning the author did meet the old man and give him a warm hand.",
"The old man was pleased with the author's offer because he wouldn't be exposed to the cold at night",
"The author eventually achieved his resolution t... |
Which of the following is true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is this your pen?Call Lydia at 224-3638.
Lost:
My computer game.My name is David.Call 44-2697.
Mitchell,
Is that your backpack in the lost and found case?
Liza
Found:ID card.Is this your ID card? Call Ely at 52993.
Question:
Which of the following is true?
Choices:
A. Lydia lost a pen.
B. Liza found a backpa... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5697.txt | Is this your pen?Call Lydia at 224-3638.
Lost:
My computer game.My name is David.Call 44-2697.
Mitchell,
Is that your backpack in the lost and found case?
Liza
Found:ID card.Is this your ID card? Call Ely at 52993. | [
"Lydia lost a pen.",
"Liza found a backpack .",
"Ely lost an ID card.",
"Liza lost a backpack."
] |
Mayas civilization collapsed probably in_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1841, a book was published which astonished the world. It was called"Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan". The author John Loud Stephens had just returned from a long, difficult and dangerous journey through the thick rain forest of southern prefix = st1 /MexicoandGuatemala. He had o... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19340.txt | In 1841, a book was published which astonished the world. It was called"Incidents of Travel in Central America, Chiapas and Yucatan". The author John Loud Stephens had just returned from a long, difficult and dangerous journey through the thick rain forest of southern prefix = st1 /MexicoandGuatemala. He had once been ... | [
"a thousand years before 1841",
"around AD 900",
"any year between 1200 and 1517",
"AD1200"
] |
People hunted and killed rhinos because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wildlife conservationists in Kenya are trying to save a rare kind of rhinoceros .Somanynorthernwhiterhinoshavebeenhuntedandkilled that they are almost dying out. There were only five northern white rhinos left. So the workers hoped they could save the rhinos by helping them produce young.
Three northern white ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13689.txt | Wildlife conservationists in Kenya are trying to save a rare kind of rhinoceros .Somanynorthernwhiterhinoshavebeenhuntedandkilled that they are almost dying out. There were only five northern white rhinos left. So the workers hoped they could save the rhinos by helping them produce young.
Three northern white rhinos li... | [
"they wanted to get rhinos' horns for medical use",
"rhinos ate natural grass and trees on their farmland",
"get rid of the threat of rhinos from their life",
"they wanted to do researches on producing young for rhinos"
] |
How much money can a pupil save by using the mini-laptop to replace all the books in a year? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Children at a school in Italy have today begun an experiment to replace all their books with personal computers. The pupils involved will each be given a special laptop that contains their entire courses.
Until today, the Don Milani di Rivoli elementary school in central Turin was like any other. Children turn... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11462.txt | Children at a school in Italy have today begun an experiment to replace all their books with personal computers. The pupils involved will each be given a special laptop that contains their entire courses.
Until today, the Don Milani di Rivoli elementary school in central Turin was like any other. Children turned up, go... | [
"Less than 400 dollars.",
"More than 400 dollars.",
"More than 300 dollars.",
"Less than 300 dollars."
] |
Angie is part of a household with shared expenses and contributes $42 a month for necessities. She has a salary of $80 per month. She also pays a share of the household taxes each month. At the end of this month, she had $18 left over. How much did she pay in taxes this month? | Angie earned 80 and paid 42 for necessities, so she had 80 - 42 = $<<80-42=38>>38 left.
Angie had 18 left after paying taxes, so her share of the taxes was 38- 18 = $20 this month.
#### 20 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Angie is part of a household with shared expenses and contributes $42 a month for necessities. She has a salary of $80 per month. She also pays a share of the household taxes each month. At the end of this month, she had $18 left over. How much did she pay in taxes this month? | Angie earned 80 and paid 42 for necessities, so she had 80 - 42 = $<<80-42=38>>38 left.
Angie had 18 left after paying taxes, so her share of the taxes was 38- 18 = $20 this month.
#### 20 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What do publishers care most about e-books? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Electronic book publishing has many of the same risks and opportunities as electronic music publishing. By delivering text direct to the user's computer screen, the e-book could cut down costs, and allow creators to deal directly with their audience, bypassing traditional publishers and readers. But it also ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13435.txt | Electronic book publishing has many of the same risks and opportunities as electronic music publishing. By delivering text direct to the user's computer screen, the e-book could cut down costs, and allow creators to deal directly with their audience, bypassing traditional publishers and readers. But it also raises th... | [
"Copyright.",
"Price.",
"Quality.",
"Popularity."
] |
What substance, involved in most biochemical reactions, is essential to life? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What substance, involved in most biochemical reactions, is essential to life? | water | science | null | null | null | air | carbon | nitrogen | water | Water is involved in most biochemical reactions. Therefore, water is essential to life. | null | null | null |
What is Mr. Palmer's attitude towards his Titanic II replica? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Just weeks after a special memorial voyage to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, an Australian billionaire has announced plans to build an exact replica of the Titanic, which is just as similar to the original one as possible. The Titanic replica will make its first voyage from Southamp... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9504.txt | Just weeks after a special memorial voyage to mark the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, an Australian billionaire has announced plans to build an exact replica of the Titanic, which is just as similar to the original one as possible. The Titanic replica will make its first voyage from Southampton, Engl... | [
"It will sink with a hole in it.",
"It will definitely be a great success.",
"It is worthwhile to build it.",
"It will make him lose money."
] |
The short boy in the front _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A 50-year-old American officer came back to his school. The teacher asked him to give a talk to the small boys and girls there. The talk was about the love of their great country. All the little ones were sitting in a large meeting-room. The old officer went up and began speaking. He said , " Boys and girls . ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4077.txt | A 50-year-old American officer came back to his school. The teacher asked him to give a talk to the small boys and girls there. The talk was about the love of their great country. All the little ones were sitting in a large meeting-room. The old officer went up and began speaking. He said , " Boys and girls . I studied... | [
"didn't understand the question but answered it",
"told the truth",
"wanted to make others laugh",
"wanted to make the officer angry"
] |
Mr. Doré bought $140 worth of pants, a $43 shirt and a $15 tie. He pays with a $200 bill. How much will the saleswoman give him back? | The total expenses are $140 + $43 + $15 = $<<140+43+15=198>>198.
Mr. Doré paid $200, so the saleswoman must give him $200 - $198 = $<<200-198=2>>2 back.
#### 2 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mr. Doré bought $140 worth of pants, a $43 shirt and a $15 tie. He pays with a $200 bill. How much will the saleswoman give him back? | The total expenses are $140 + $43 + $15 = $<<140+43+15=198>>198.
Mr. Doré paid $200, so the saleswoman must give him $200 - $198 = $<<200-198=2>>2 back.
#### 2 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why does Hamburg launch the "car-free" program? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The German city of Hamburg has announced plans to become car-free within the next two decades. It is an ambitious idea, but city officials obviously feel that the personal motorcar does not fulfill a function that walking, biking and taking public transport cannot. The goal of Hamburg's project is to replace r... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18468.txt | The German city of Hamburg has announced plans to become car-free within the next two decades. It is an ambitious idea, but city officials obviously feel that the personal motorcar does not fulfill a function that walking, biking and taking public transport cannot. The goal of Hamburg's project is to replace roads with... | [
"To build a greener environment.",
"To fix a worldwide road network.",
"To call on people to take exercise.",
"To replace the public transport."
] |
A farmer has twice as many pigs as cows, and 4 more cows than goats. If the farmer has 56 animals total, how many goats does he have? | Let x be the number of goats
Cows:4+x
Pigs:2(4+x)=8+2x
Total:x+4+x+8+2x=56
4x+12=56
4x=44
x=<<11=11>>11 goats
#### 11 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A farmer has twice as many pigs as cows, and 4 more cows than goats. If the farmer has 56 animals total, how many goats does he have? | Let x be the number of goats
Cows:4+x
Pigs:2(4+x)=8+2x
Total:x+4+x+8+2x=56
4x+12=56
4x=44
x=<<11=11>>11 goats
#### 11 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Tofu came to Japan together with Buddhism because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
About l,500 years ago the Japanese imported many aspects of Chinese culture :the writing system, political institutions, and perhaps the most important, Buddhism. Buddhist priests were expected to eat only vegetables, and tofu, made from the soybean, was a very important food in their diet.When Buddhism was in... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18310.txt | About l,500 years ago the Japanese imported many aspects of Chinese culture :the writing system, political institutions, and perhaps the most important, Buddhism. Buddhist priests were expected to eat only vegetables, and tofu, made from the soybean, was a very important food in their diet.When Buddhism was introduced ... | [
"Buddhist priests ate tofu rather than vegetables",
"it was a very important food in the diet of Buddhist priests",
"the religion came to Japan together with political institutions",
"the religion was the most important aspect of Chinese culture"
] |
What is the term for the class of ectothermic, four-legged vertebrates that produce amniotic eggs? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the term for the class of ectothermic, four-legged vertebrates that produce amniotic eggs? | reptiles | science | null | null | null | amphibians | mammals | Turtles | reptiles | Reptiles are a class of ectothermic, four-legged vertebrates that produce amniotic eggs. They include turtles, crocodiles, lizards, and snakes. Reptiles were the first vertebrates to live full time on land, and they evolved many terrestrial adaptations. | null | null | null |
What are the deepest places on earth? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the deepest places on earth? | deep sea trenches | science | null | null | null | deep sea resonances | deep sea diversions | deep sea caves | deep sea trenches | Deep sea trenches are found near chains of active volcanoes. These volcanoes can be at the edges of continents or in the oceans. Trenches are the deepest places on Earth. The deepest trench is the Mariana Trench in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. This trench plunges about 11 kilometers (35,840 feet) beneath sea level. ... | null | null | null |
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