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Yao Ming and _ belong to the Houston Rockets. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Yao Ming edged Kobe Bryant as the top votegetter in fanballoting1for the 55th NBA All-Star game Thursday, and Shaquille O'Neal became the fifth player in league history to earn 13consecutive2selections for the midseason showcase.
Yao and Tracy McGrady give the host Houston Rockets two starters in the Feb.19 ga... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7679.txt | Yao Ming edged Kobe Bryant as the top votegetter in fanballoting1for the 55th NBA All-Star game Thursday, and Shaquille O'Neal became the fifth player in league history to earn 13consecutive2selections for the midseason showcase.
Yao and Tracy McGrady give the host Houston Rockets two starters in the Feb.19 game. They ... | [
"Kobe Bryant",
"Tracy McGrady",
"Shaquille O'Neal",
"Steve Nash"
] |
On Tuesday last week, Leo dropped off 10 pairs of trousers and some shirts at Sudsy Laundry. He was given a bill of $140, charged at $5 per shirt and $9 for each pair of trousers. When he went to pick up his clothes yesterday, the attendant insisted that he had only dropped off 2 shirts. Leo reported the matter to the ... | The cost of laundering all of Leo’s trousers is 10 * 9 = <<10*9=90>>90 dollars
Since the total bill was 140 dollars, this means that all the shirts were cleaned for 140 - 90 = <<140-90=50>>50 dollars.
As each shirt is cleaned at 5 dollars, Sudsy Laundry therefore laundered a total of 50/5 = <<50/5=10>>10 shirts
The mis... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | On Tuesday last week, Leo dropped off 10 pairs of trousers and some shirts at Sudsy Laundry. He was given a bill of $140, charged at $5 per shirt and $9 for each pair of trousers. When he went to pick up his clothes yesterday, the attendant insisted that he had only dropped off 2 shirts. Leo reported the matter to the ... | The cost of laundering all of Leo’s trousers is 10 * 9 = <<10*9=90>>90 dollars
Since the total bill was 140 dollars, this means that all the shirts were cleaned for 140 - 90 = <<140-90=50>>50 dollars.
As each shirt is cleaned at 5 dollars, Sudsy Laundry therefore laundered a total of 50/5 = <<50/5=10>>10 shirts
The mis... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following can be the best title for this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our environment isn't as green and beautiful as it should be. There are steel monsters blocking out the sun, blowing out dangerous smoke, and letting out poisonous chemicals into rivers, cars producing harmful waste gas, people throwing out waste in a wrong way and all other kinds of sources that ruin the plan... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4943.txt | Our environment isn't as green and beautiful as it should be. There are steel monsters blocking out the sun, blowing out dangerous smoke, and letting out poisonous chemicals into rivers, cars producing harmful waste gas, people throwing out waste in a wrong way and all other kinds of sources that ruin the planet. Facin... | [
"The Use of Garbage Dustbin",
"How to Save Water and Electricity",
"How to Save the Environment",
"Our Current Environmental Problems"
] |
Tori Kelly is not an overnight success because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Singer-songwriter Tori Kelly is close to a huge breakthrough. Her recent performances on the BET Awards shows have created a sensation in pop music. You couldn't call Kelly an overnight success. Sure she's only 22.
The Southern Californian girl first appeared in public on the talent show "Star Search" when she... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12305.txt | Singer-songwriter Tori Kelly is close to a huge breakthrough. Her recent performances on the BET Awards shows have created a sensation in pop music. You couldn't call Kelly an overnight success. Sure she's only 22.
The Southern Californian girl first appeared in public on the talent show "Star Search" when she was only... | [
"she often performs on the shows all around the world",
"she has released a lot of albums since she was ten",
"she has been working to be a pop star for over ten years",
"she has won many awards in the music world"
] |
According to the passage, we can learn that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was 14, I decided to make some pocket money by mowing lawns in summer. I worked hard because that was my first part-time job. After working for one week, Mr Miller said that he had no money for me. Oh, dear! He wouldn't pay for my work! That surprised me greatly. I argued with him, and then I went bac... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1673.txt | When I was 14, I decided to make some pocket money by mowing lawns in summer. I worked hard because that was my first part-time job. After working for one week, Mr Miller said that he had no money for me. Oh, dear! He wouldn't pay for my work! That surprised me greatly. I argued with him, and then I went back home.
M... | [
"the author's mother was kind",
"Mr Miller was so bad that nobody liked him",
"the author was too poor to have pocket money",
"the author had experience to work in the garden"
] |
The article suggests that possessing an alarm system will _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you worried by the rising crime rate? If you are, you probably know that your house, possessions and person are increasingly in danger of suffering from great rise in the cases of burglary(;) and attack.
Figures show an ever-increasing crime rate, but it is only too easy to imagine "It will never happen t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1317.txt | Are you worried by the rising crime rate? If you are, you probably know that your house, possessions and person are increasingly in danger of suffering from great rise in the cases of burglary(;) and attack.
Figures show an ever-increasing crime rate, but it is only too easy to imagine "It will never happen to me". Un... | [
"show burglars that you have something worth stealing",
"persuade burglars not to break into your house",
"make the burglars' job less complicated",
"persuade burglars to try again another time"
] |
Brendan works online and is paid every week. Once he gets the money, he recharges his debit card with half of his pay. In June, he earned $5000 and bought himself a used car worth $1500. What is his total amount of remaining money at the end of the month? | The total amount of money used to charge the debit card is 1/2*$5000 = $<<1/2*5000=2500>>2500.
When he buys the used car, he still has $2500 - $1500 = $<<2500-1500=1000>>1000 left.
#### 1000 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Brendan works online and is paid every week. Once he gets the money, he recharges his debit card with half of his pay. In June, he earned $5000 and bought himself a used car worth $1500. What is his total amount of remaining money at the end of the month? | The total amount of money used to charge the debit card is 1/2*$5000 = $<<1/2*5000=2500>>2500.
When he buys the used car, he still has $2500 - $1500 = $<<2500-1500=1000>>1000 left.
#### 1000 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
She was old,so she didn't drive _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mrs.Green was eighty,but she had a small car,and she always drove to the shops on Saturday and bought her food.She didn't drive fast because she was old,but she drove well and never hit anything.
Sometimes her grandchildren said to her,"Please don't drive your car,grandmother.We can take you to the shops."
But... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3717.txt | Mrs.Green was eighty,but she had a small car,and she always drove to the shops on Saturday and bought her food.She didn't drive fast because she was old,but she drove well and never hit anything.
Sometimes her grandchildren said to her,"Please don't drive your car,grandmother.We can take you to the shops."
But she alwa... | [
"well",
"slow",
"fast",
"badly"
] |
The writer was not happy on Christmas Eve 1881 because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Real gift at Christmas
IT was Christmas Eve, 1881. I was 15 years old and feeling like the world was over for me. I didn't have enough money to buy myself the gift that I had wanted that year.
Dad came back in and there was ice in his beard. "You've been by widow Smith's house recently?" he asked. Widow Smit... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4859.txt | Real gift at Christmas
IT was Christmas Eve, 1881. I was 15 years old and feeling like the world was over for me. I didn't have enough money to buy myself the gift that I had wanted that year.
Dad came back in and there was ice in his beard. "You've been by widow Smith's house recently?" he asked. Widow Smith lived t... | [
"he was worried that his father was still not back",
"it was the beginning of a new year and he didn't want to grow up",
"he couldn't have the Christmas gift he wanted",
"he didn't want to go out in the cold"
] |
In a race, there are eight runners. The first five runners finish the race in 8 hours, while the rest of the runners finish the race 2 hours later. Calculate the total time the eight runners took to finish the race. | The first five runners took a combined total of 5*8 = <<5*8=40>>40 hours to finish the race.
The number of runners who finished the race 2 hours later after the first five is 8-5 = <<8-5=3>>3
The 3 runners who finished the race 2 hours later took a total of 8+2 =<<8+2=10>>10 hours to run the race.
Together, the three r... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | In a race, there are eight runners. The first five runners finish the race in 8 hours, while the rest of the runners finish the race 2 hours later. Calculate the total time the eight runners took to finish the race. | The first five runners took a combined total of 5*8 = <<5*8=40>>40 hours to finish the race.
The number of runners who finished the race 2 hours later after the first five is 8-5 = <<8-5=3>>3
The 3 runners who finished the race 2 hours later took a total of 8+2 =<<8+2=10>>10 hours to run the race.
Together, the three r... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
If Li Hong is 15years old, how much sleep does she need every night? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sleep is like food for the brain. Enough sleep helps the body and brain grow and develop. According to the National Sleep Foundation in the US, adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night. For students aged 10 to 17, a healthy amount is about eight to nine hours per night.
But many students don't get ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6729.txt | Sleep is like food for the brain. Enough sleep helps the body and brain grow and develop. According to the National Sleep Foundation in the US, adults need seven to nine hours of sleep every night. For students aged 10 to 17, a healthy amount is about eight to nine hours per night.
But many students don't get enough sl... | [
"10-12 hours.",
"8-9 hours.",
"7-8 hours.",
"Less than 7 hours."
] |
Where did the trouble start? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The trouble started when Mrs. Cady lost control of her car on a mountain road. The car fell down thirty feet from the road into the water. It rolled over once and landed right side up in the rushing water. All three people, Mrs. Cady, and her two daughters, were wearing their seatbelts. Luckily, nobody was hu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7501.txt | The trouble started when Mrs. Cady lost control of her car on a mountain road. The car fell down thirty feet from the road into the water. It rolled over once and landed right side up in the rushing water. All three people, Mrs. Cady, and her two daughters, were wearing their seatbelts. Luckily, nobody was hurt; howev... | [
"In the river",
"On a mountain road",
"Under the water",
"In a big city"
] |
What can you do after 2 o'clock on Saturday afternoons? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Telephone: 2706030
Address: 9020 Bridgeport road
Open: Mon. to Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sat. 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
NEW YORK MUSEUM
Telephone: 7364431
Address: Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut St. New York, Am... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4950.txt | Telephone: 2706030
Address: 9020 Bridgeport road
Open: Mon. to Fri. 7:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Sat. 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
Sun. 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. and 5:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.
NEW YORK MUSEUM
Telephone: 7364431
Address: Vanier Park, 1100 Chestnut St. New York, America's l... | [
"Visit New York Museum",
"Do some shopping in Lansdowne Park Shopping Center",
"Go to Garden Restaurant",
"B and C"
] |
Barbara Blackburn can type 212 words per minute. Due to Carpal tunnel syndrome, Barbara cannot use her left hand for a while so her typing speed is now 40 words less per minute. If she is supposed to type a document with 3440 words, how many minutes will it take her to finish typing the document? | Due to carpal tunnel syndrome, Barbara can only type 212 - 40= <<212-40=172>>172 words per minute.
So, she will be able to finish typing the document in 3440/172 = <<3440/172=20>>20 minutes.
#### 20 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Barbara Blackburn can type 212 words per minute. Due to Carpal tunnel syndrome, Barbara cannot use her left hand for a while so her typing speed is now 40 words less per minute. If she is supposed to type a document with 3440 words, how many minutes will it take her to finish typing the document? | Due to carpal tunnel syndrome, Barbara can only type 212 - 40= <<212-40=172>>172 words per minute.
So, she will be able to finish typing the document in 3440/172 = <<3440/172=20>>20 minutes.
#### 20 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to the passage, it is worrying that . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ashleigh Fraser and Leah Guskjolen, both 18, wondered why they would not be allowed to wear nail polish or artificial nails during their training to become certified nursing assistants. But when they asked, the only response which they got was that "rules are rules." Not satisfied, the teens decided to explo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19310.txt | Ashleigh Fraser and Leah Guskjolen, both 18, wondered why they would not be allowed to wear nail polish or artificial nails during their training to become certified nursing assistants. But when they asked, the only response which they got was that "rules are rules." Not satisfied, the teens decided to explore the is... | [
"people tend to do something without wearing gloves",
"a large number of people wear polished or artificial nails",
"people don't like to scrub their nails while washing hands",
"some nurses don't realize the harms of wearing polished nails"
] |
Dan spent $32 buying a new backpack, 1 pack of pens, 1 pack of pencils and 5 multi-subject notebooks for school. If the backpack costs $15 and both the pens and pencils cost $1.00 each, how much did each notebook cost? | The pens and pencils were $1.00 each so 2*1 = $<<2*1=2.00>>2.00
The back pack cost $15 and the pens/pencils cost $2.00 so 15+2 = $<<15+2=17.00>>17.00
His total spent was $32 and he has already spend $17 so 32-17 = $<<32-17=15.00>>15.00
That means he has $15 left to spend on 5 notebooks so the cost would be 15/5 = $<<15... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Dan spent $32 buying a new backpack, 1 pack of pens, 1 pack of pencils and 5 multi-subject notebooks for school. If the backpack costs $15 and both the pens and pencils cost $1.00 each, how much did each notebook cost? | The pens and pencils were $1.00 each so 2*1 = $<<2*1=2.00>>2.00
The back pack cost $15 and the pens/pencils cost $2.00 so 15+2 = $<<15+2=17.00>>17.00
His total spent was $32 and he has already spend $17 so 32-17 = $<<32-17=15.00>>15.00
That means he has $15 left to spend on 5 notebooks so the cost would be 15/5 = $<<15... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following old sayings shows the writer's opinion about learning fashion design? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One of the most exciting and attractive fields of work today is the fashion industry. Some of the most well-known people in this industry are the fashion designers with unbelievable financial Kingdoms. But most of the clothes that you wear have been designed by people that the world has never heard of. Altho... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11662.txt | One of the most exciting and attractive fields of work today is the fashion industry. Some of the most well-known people in this industry are the fashion designers with unbelievable financial Kingdoms. But most of the clothes that you wear have been designed by people that the world has never heard of. Although these... | [
"Better late than never.",
"Experience is the best teacher.",
"Well begun is half done.",
"Seeing is believing."
] |
I often play basketball _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My favourite sport is basketball because it is very exciting. I like basketball because the NBA stars play very well. Basketball is very cheap and it is a good sport for our health. We can grow taller if we play basketball often. Also it keeps me healthy. I play basketball three times a week. Most often I play... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1028.txt | My favourite sport is basketball because it is very exciting. I like basketball because the NBA stars play very well. Basketball is very cheap and it is a good sport for our health. We can grow taller if we play basketball often. Also it keeps me healthy. I play basketball three times a week. Most often I play it in my... | [
"myself",
"with my friends",
"with my cousins",
"with my parents"
] |
When did Josie decide to lose weight? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day several years ago,Josie went to collect her sister from her local Harvester pub in Brentwood,Essex,where they both worked.A few men came up with gulls in their hands.The robbers then tied up their arms and legs and told them to get down on the ground,while they _ the restaurant,fleeing withPS1,000.
... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23244.txt | One day several years ago,Josie went to collect her sister from her local Harvester pub in Brentwood,Essex,where they both worked.A few men came up with gulls in their hands.The robbers then tied up their arms and legs and told them to get down on the ground,while they _ the restaurant,fleeing withPS1,000.
"As I la... | [
"After she heard the:robber's words.",
"When she met the sailor Fatih.",
"After she graduated from school.",
"After she finished the tour of Aruba."
] |
People sometimes wake up during a light sleep because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Has this happened to you? You're about to drift off to sleep when suddenly you feel like you're falling or coming down on a roller coaster.
You then wake up to realize that you're safe in your bed. You may have been confused or frightened for a second or two and your heart may be beating faster. You may have a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11934.txt | Has this happened to you? You're about to drift off to sleep when suddenly you feel like you're falling or coming down on a roller coaster.
You then wake up to realize that you're safe in your bed. You may have been confused or frightened for a second or two and your heart may be beating faster. You may have also felt ... | [
"they are disturbed by others.",
"they are too tired to fall asleep.",
"their bodies are preparing for sleep.",
"they believe their lives are in danger."
] |
What can be inferred from the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is no question that fewer teenagers are on the roads in the US.
In 1978, 50% of 16-year-olds had got their first driving licence. In 2008, according to the US Transportation Department, it was just 30%. The number of those aged 19 and under with driving licences has also been _ since 1978, when 11, 989, ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5543.txt | There is no question that fewer teenagers are on the roads in the US.
In 1978, 50% of 16-year-olds had got their first driving licence. In 2008, according to the US Transportation Department, it was just 30%. The number of those aged 19 and under with driving licences has also been _ since 1978, when 11, 989, 000 had l... | [
"The UK has more teenager drivers than the US.",
"A 15-year-old boy cannot drive alone in the US.",
"The US has very developed bus transportation system.",
"Big cities have more teenager drivers than rural areas in the US."
] |
The best title of the text could be _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I grew up in a neighborhood that many city kids can only dream of: a quiet street that was our adventure park: a street filled with kids whose parents had to drag us inside for dinner, most of the time long after the sun had retired for the night.
Our street was also a zoo. There were cats, dogs, birds, fish, ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8196.txt | I grew up in a neighborhood that many city kids can only dream of: a quiet street that was our adventure park: a street filled with kids whose parents had to drag us inside for dinner, most of the time long after the sun had retired for the night.
Our street was also a zoo. There were cats, dogs, birds, fish, sheep, ra... | [
"My beautiful memory",
"Country life and city life",
"My wonderful neighborhood",
"Adventures could be everywhere"
] |
Nearly nobody came to the farmer's land to work ,because _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands but never made it because most people were afraid of the awful storms.
Finally, a short, thin man, approached the farmer. "Are you a good farmhand?" the farmer asked him.
"Well, I can sleep when the wind blows,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6446.txt | Years ago a farmer owned land along the Atlantic seacoast. He constantly advertised for hired hands but never made it because most people were afraid of the awful storms.
Finally, a short, thin man, approached the farmer. "Are you a good farmhand?" the farmer asked him.
"Well, I can sleep when the wind blows," answere... | [
"The farmer is unkind",
"People fear the terrible weather",
"It is too far from the city",
"The work is too hard"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following is true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you are curious about something, and want to know more about it, you can use the way of asking questions. Asking questions is the first step to make discoveries and find interesting answers. The steps below can guide you during the research.
Step 1
On a note card or piece of paper,write down the subject t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1406.txt | When you are curious about something, and want to know more about it, you can use the way of asking questions. Asking questions is the first step to make discoveries and find interesting answers. The steps below can guide you during the research.
Step 1
On a note card or piece of paper,write down the subject that you a... | [
"You can find all the answers online.",
"Learn more, and you'll have no questions.",
"During the research, you may keep finding new questions.",
"Asking questions is the only way for research."
] |
The students are _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Miss Liu is an English teacher. She is very young. She works very well and the students all like her. There are twenty-six boys and twenty-four girls in her class. Now some of them are playing on the playground. Jim and Bill are jumping. Sam and Mike are running. Lucy and Simon are singing. The other girls are... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1298.txt | Miss Liu is an English teacher. She is very young. She works very well and the students all like her. There are twenty-six boys and twenty-four girls in her class. Now some of them are playing on the playground. Jim and Bill are jumping. Sam and Mike are running. Lucy and Simon are singing. The other girls are playing ... | [
"at work",
"at home",
"all happy",
"in the classroom"
] |
Amy biked 12 miles yesterday. If she biked 3 miles less than twice as far as yesterday, how many miles did she bike in total in the two days? | Twice the distance Amy biked yesterday is 12*2 = <<12*2=24>>24 miles
If Amy biked 3 miles less than twice as far as yesterday, she biked 24-3 = <<24-3=21>>21 miles today.
The total distance she biked in the two days is 21+12 = <<21+12=33>>33 miles
#### 33 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Amy biked 12 miles yesterday. If she biked 3 miles less than twice as far as yesterday, how many miles did she bike in total in the two days? | Twice the distance Amy biked yesterday is 12*2 = <<12*2=24>>24 miles
If Amy biked 3 miles less than twice as far as yesterday, she biked 24-3 = <<24-3=21>>21 miles today.
The total distance she biked in the two days is 21+12 = <<21+12=33>>33 miles
#### 33 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The writer wrote this passage to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What could be cuter than your puppy giving his doggy friend a kiss on the nose? Nothing, really. But is your dog actual-fly planting a kiss on his friend? Yes, but that's only one of the reasons your dog may lick another dog's nose. Here are some other reasons why your dog may lick another dog's nose.
During a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6600.txt | What could be cuter than your puppy giving his doggy friend a kiss on the nose? Nothing, really. But is your dog actual-fly planting a kiss on his friend? Yes, but that's only one of the reasons your dog may lick another dog's nose. Here are some other reasons why your dog may lick another dog's nose.
During an introdu... | [
"tell us about a study he did recently",
"explain why a dog kisses other dogs",
"tell us how to raise dogs",
"help us to make friends with dogs."
] |
What can you do with the software as a user? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
By installing the software, you acknowledge that you have read all of the terms and conditions of this agreement and agree to be bound by them. Click "YES" and continue to install the game. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, click "NO" and directly return to the entire package to the place of... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23746.txt | By installing the software, you acknowledge that you have read all of the terms and conditions of this agreement and agree to be bound by them. Click "YES" and continue to install the game. If you do not agree to the terms of this agreement, click "NO" and directly return to the entire package to the place of purchase... | [
"You are free to use the software in the first 90 days.",
"You can adapt the software and get pay from \"Great Games\".",
"You can install one copy of the software on only one computer.",
"You can get your money back if you are not satisfied with the game."
] |
The bag the policeman took away had nothing in it except _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A small man with a fat stomach got on the train at the last station before the frontier . He carried a paper bag. And four feet ducks could be seen under the cover. The man found an empty seat, put the bag in the middle of the floor, took out a newspaper and began to read. Then a policeman came in. Of course ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16158.txt | A small man with a fat stomach got on the train at the last station before the frontier . He carried a paper bag. And four feet ducks could be seen under the cover. The man found an empty seat, put the bag in the middle of the floor, took out a newspaper and began to read. Then a policeman came in. Of course he saw th... | [
"two ducks",
"rubbish",
"the ducks' feet and rubbish",
"the ducks' feet"
] |
What was the old bucket ashamed of ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was a gardener who looked after his garden with great care.To water his flowers,he used two buckets.One was a shiny and new bucket.The other was a very old and _ one,which had seen many years of service,but was now past its best.
Every morning, the gardener would fill up the two buckets.Then he would car... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high697.txt | There was a gardener who looked after his garden with great care.To water his flowers,he used two buckets.One was a shiny and new bucket.The other was a very old and _ one,which had seen many years of service,but was now past its best.
Every morning, the gardener would fill up the two buckets.Then he would carry them a... | [
"His past.",
"His aging.",
"His manner.",
"His leaking."
] |
When they found the box, people knew _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Egyptian researchers believe they have recognized the mummy of Hatshepsut, the most famous queen to rule ancient Egypt, found in an average tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
Researchers said the mummy was one of two females found in 1903 in a small tomb believed to be that of Hatshepsut's nurse, Sitre In. I... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24094.txt | Egyptian researchers believe they have recognized the mummy of Hatshepsut, the most famous queen to rule ancient Egypt, found in an average tomb in Egypt's Valley of the Kings.
Researchers said the mummy was one of two females found in 1903 in a small tomb believed to be that of Hatshepsut's nurse, Sitre In. In fact, t... | [
"where Hatshepsut was buried",
"why Hatshepsut's body was lost",
"the tooth was Hatshepsut's",
"Hatshepsut's tomb was average"
] |
What technology do scientists use to create models? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What technology do scientists use to create models? | computers | science | null | null | null | microscopes | calculators | patterns | computers | Scientists create models with computers. Computers can handle enormous amounts of data. This can more accurately represent the real situation. For example, Earth’s climate depends on an enormous number of factors. Climate models can predict how climate will change as certain gases are added to the atmosphere. To test h... | null | null | null |
It can be inferred from the passage that the writer _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sam Trafton was my violin teacher and what he said during one of my lessons often came back to me years later.
One day he asked me how much I practiced, I said three or four hours a day.
"Do you practice in long stretches, an hour at a time?"
"I try to."
"Well, don't," he shouted. "When you grow up, time won't... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6676.txt | Sam Trafton was my violin teacher and what he said during one of my lessons often came back to me years later.
One day he asked me how much I practiced, I said three or four hours a day.
"Do you practice in long stretches, an hour at a time?"
"I try to."
"Well, don't," he shouted. "When you grow up, time won't come in ... | [
"has new books published each year however busy his teaching is",
"can always find enough time for mental preparations beforehand",
"has formed a bad habit of chewing a pencil while writing his novels",
"is always tired of life because his teaching schedule is always heavy"
] |
Mark is looking to buy a total of 12 pieces of fruit at the store. He has already chosen 3 apples. He has also selected a bunch of bananas containing 4 bananas. How many oranges does he need to pick out to have 12 total pieces of fruit? | He has 3 apples and 4 bananas, so he has 3 + 4 = <<3+4=7>>7 pieces of fruit.
He needs to buy 12 fruit - 7 fruit = <<12-7=5>>5 oranges.
#### 5 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mark is looking to buy a total of 12 pieces of fruit at the store. He has already chosen 3 apples. He has also selected a bunch of bananas containing 4 bananas. How many oranges does he need to pick out to have 12 total pieces of fruit? | He has 3 apples and 4 bananas, so he has 3 + 4 = <<3+4=7>>7 pieces of fruit.
He needs to buy 12 fruit - 7 fruit = <<12-7=5>>5 oranges.
#### 5 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What did the author think of his climbing Kilimanjaro? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I climbed Kilimanjaro with Lava Expeditions during the rainy season.
I flew to Nairobi in Kenya and spent several days there. At my hotel in Nairobi I met the rest of the group with whom I would spend the next week. We all travelled on the bus together for a 6-hour journey into Tanzania and then Arusha , a q... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1409.txt | I climbed Kilimanjaro with Lava Expeditions during the rainy season.
I flew to Nairobi in Kenya and spent several days there. At my hotel in Nairobi I met the rest of the group with whom I would spend the next week. We all travelled on the bus together for a 6-hour journey into Tanzania and then Arusha , a quiet town... | [
"Tiring and disappointing.",
"Tiring but excited.",
"Dangerous but exciting.",
"Dangerous and tiring."
] |
It takes _ to send e-mail to the other side of the world. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you able to send a letter with pictures and sounds to someone somewhere in the world without a stamp on it? Using a computer you can send e-mails quickly and easily. The post is much slower than e-mail. E-mail can send its message to the other side of the world in seconds. E-mail is easy to use and it save... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22978.txt | Are you able to send a letter with pictures and sounds to someone somewhere in the world without a stamp on it? Using a computer you can send e-mails quickly and easily. The post is much slower than e-mail. E-mail can send its message to the other side of the world in seconds. E-mail is easy to use and it saves time an... | [
"minutes",
"seconds",
"seven days",
"hours"
] |
Which of the following is TURE about Lolo Soetoro? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Throughout his early years, Obama was known at home and at school as "Barry". Obama's parents met while both were attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where his father was enrolled as a foreign student. They separated when he was two years old and later divorced . His father received Master's degree i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3399.txt | Throughout his early years, Obama was known at home and at school as "Barry". Obama's parents met while both were attending the University of Hawaii at Manoa, where his father was enrolled as a foreign student. They separated when he was two years old and later divorced . His father received Master's degree in Economi... | [
"He got college education in Indonesia",
"He is a person from Kenya in Africa",
"He is Obama's stepfather and is a black",
"He is a foreign student in America"
] |
It can be inferred that the author realized _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While growing up in Jersey in the 1960s, I always seemed to be building things. One summer I build a model car with my father. It was a simple affair, and as a capable 12-year-old, I could have easily done it alone. But my father spent the time together with me, and before I knew it, we were both out in the ga... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9580.txt | While growing up in Jersey in the 1960s, I always seemed to be building things. One summer I build a model car with my father. It was a simple affair, and as a capable 12-year-old, I could have easily done it alone. But my father spent the time together with me, and before I knew it, we were both out in the garage, wor... | [
"the quiet passing of childhood",
"the difficulty in raising children",
"the children's dependence on their father",
"the significance of undertaking a common work with children"
] |
Sara Myers is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Book Description
This isn't an education children's picture book with plenty of facts to expand young minds. Sara Myers simply explains all about dogs with easy words or phrases. Children will learn about :
What dogs are
Where they can be found
What they eat
And much more !
The fantastic photos are sure fire y... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2974.txt | Book Description
This isn't an education children's picture book with plenty of facts to expand young minds. Sara Myers simply explains all about dogs with easy words or phrases. Children will learn about :
What dogs are
Where they can be found
What they eat
And much more !
The fantastic photos are sure fire your chid'... | [
"the mother of a child",
"the name of a writer",
"the owner of a pet store",
"the name of a publisher"
] |
Which of the following is likely to attract the audience most about this film? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you see the trailer for Coming Home, Zhang Yimou's latest project, you may not be attracted by it at first, due to the film's senior cast and historic setting.
But rest assured, Coming Home will draw you in with its emotionally charged story of love, joy and sorrow.
The movie follows a devoted couple, Lu... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18458.txt | When you see the trailer for Coming Home, Zhang Yimou's latest project, you may not be attracted by it at first, due to the film's senior cast and historic setting.
But rest assured, Coming Home will draw you in with its emotionally charged story of love, joy and sorrow.
The movie follows a devoted couple, Lu Yanshi (... | [
"Its cast.",
"It's specific effects.",
"Its director.",
"Its story."
] |
The red cross had been removed _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Friedrich Dobl, a Yugoslav working in Germany, was fed up with traffic jams. At long weekends and holiday times when he wanted to get him quickly he always found himself behind hundreds of other cars moving slowly along the notorious foreign workers' route through Germany and Austria.
How easy it all was for p... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15528.txt | Friedrich Dobl, a Yugoslav working in Germany, was fed up with traffic jams. At long weekends and holiday times when he wanted to get him quickly he always found himself behind hundreds of other cars moving slowly along the notorious foreign workers' route through Germany and Austria.
How easy it all was for police and... | [
"but he soon put up a new one",
"because the vehicle did not look like an ambulance any more",
"so he asked the garage to paint another one on",
"but the siren and the flashing light still worked"
] |
One of the duties of the person to be appointed is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The communication union
Head of Research
Salary:PS55.271
We are looking for a Head of Research to manage the CWU Research Department and Information Centre. You would be required to exercise control of all research work of the department and manage a team of three researchers and four support staff.
The person... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22757.txt | The communication union
Head of Research
Salary:PS55.271
We are looking for a Head of Research to manage the CWU Research Department and Information Centre. You would be required to exercise control of all research work of the department and manage a team of three researchers and four support staff.
The person appointe... | [
"taking charge of research work.",
"seeking membership for the trade union.",
"managing a team of three or four members.",
"running a telecommunications company."
] |
We can learn from the text that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Kids are cool to wear blue jeans and T-shirts today.It is fashionable like that.Fashion refers to the styles of dress that are currently popular.Fashion goes beyond just clothes, though.It's important for some people to wear only the latest fashions and styles.For others, though, keeping up with trends isn't t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10796.txt | Kids are cool to wear blue jeans and T-shirts today.It is fashionable like that.Fashion refers to the styles of dress that are currently popular.Fashion goes beyond just clothes, though.It's important for some people to wear only the latest fashions and styles.For others, though, keeping up with trends isn't that impor... | [
"fashion is all about clothes",
"clothes may separate and distance people",
"the author has gone out of fashion",
"people like imitating others' dressing style"
] |
Most oxygen in blood is bound to a protein called what, and carried to the tissues? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Most oxygen in blood is bound to a protein called what, and carried to the tissues? | hemoglobin | science | null | null | null | plasma | platelete | hydrogen | hemoglobin | Transport of Oxygen in the Blood Although oxygen dissolves in blood, only a small amount of oxygen is transported this way. Only 1.5 percent of oxygen in the blood is dissolved directly into the blood itself. Most oxygen—98.5 percent—is bound to a protein called hemoglobin and carried to the tissues. Hemoglobin Hemoglo... | null | null | null |
In the state of zoophobia, animals _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environments-mostly for entertainment purposes-is fair and respectful?
Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals.How ever, most zoos remain "collections" of interesting "things" rather than protective habitats .Zoos teach people t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1691.txt | How could we possibly think that keeping animals in cages in unnatural environments-mostly for entertainment purposes-is fair and respectful?
Zoo officials say they are concerned about animals.How ever, most zoos remain "collections" of interesting "things" rather than protective habitats .Zoos teach people that it is... | [
"remain in cages",
"behave strangely",
"attack other animals",
"enjoy moving around"
] |
What happens when chemical bonds in a burning log break? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What happens when chemical bonds in a burning log break? | release heat | science | null | null | null | decrease heat | remove heat | hold heat | release heat | Energy is a measure of the amount of or potential for movement in something. The total amount of energy in the universe is always the same. This symmetry is called a conservation law. Conservation of energy is one of five conservation laws that govern our universe. A group of things (we’ll use the word system ) has a c... | null | null | null |
The mime's first contact with the lion is to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day a mime is visiting the zoo and tries to earn some money as a street performer. As soon as he starts to draw a crowd, a zookeeper pulls him into his office. The zookeeper explains that the zoo's most popular attraction, a gorilla , has died suddenly and the keeper fears that attendance at the zoo will... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14414.txt | One day a mime is visiting the zoo and tries to earn some money as a street performer. As soon as he starts to draw a crowd, a zookeeper pulls him into his office. The zookeeper explains that the zoo's most popular attraction, a gorilla , has died suddenly and the keeper fears that attendance at the zoo will fall off... | [
"find pleasure for himself",
"win back his audience",
"get his pay raised",
"get the lion's attention"
] |
Transporting blood is the main job of the heart and what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Transporting blood is the main job of the heart and what? | blood vessels | science | null | null | null | lymphatic system | bones | areolas | blood vessels | Transporting blood is the main job of the heart and blood vessels. | null | null | null |
A visitor to join in Morgan Motor Company Factory Tour can know _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Morgan Motor Company Factory Tour and Cream Tea for Two
Descriptions
The Morgan Motor Company Factory is based in Malvern but is famous all over the world for their cars' character and charisma .Not only will you enjoy a guided tour of the only car maker in the world to still be run by the founding family aft... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13965.txt | Morgan Motor Company Factory Tour and Cream Tea for Two
Descriptions
The Morgan Motor Company Factory is based in Malvern but is famous all over the world for their cars' character and charisma .Not only will you enjoy a guided tour of the only car maker in the world to still be run by the founding family after a cent... | [
"the development of the science",
"the way to make the cream tea",
"the production process of cars",
"the secret to run a car company"
] |
Which writing strategy is NOT used in developing the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While success is surely sweeter than failure, it seems failure is a far better teacher, and organizations that fail spectacularly often flourish more in the long run, according to a new study by Vinit Desai, assistant professor of management at the University of Colorado Denver Business School. Researchers hav... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1230.txt | While success is surely sweeter than failure, it seems failure is a far better teacher, and organizations that fail spectacularly often flourish more in the long run, according to a new study by Vinit Desai, assistant professor of management at the University of Colorado Denver Business School. Researchers have found t... | [
"Giving definitions.",
"Making comparisons.",
"Analyzing causes.",
"Providing different examples."
] |
Which of the following isn't true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Gregory Gale is one of the few people in England who are 100 years old. On the day of his birthday, he played a game of tennis and went for a long walk. A few days later a radio reporter came to his house and asked him if he had any "secrets of long life". This is what Mr. Gale said, "No, I don't know any ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle126.txt | Mr. Gregory Gale is one of the few people in England who are 100 years old. On the day of his birthday, he played a game of tennis and went for a long walk. A few days later a radio reporter came to his house and asked him if he had any "secrets of long life". This is what Mr. Gale said, "No, I don't know any secrets l... | [
"Mr. Gale is still young.",
"Mr. Gale is 100 years old.",
"Mr. Gale is one of the oldest men in England.",
"Mr. Gale was interviewed by a radio reporter after his 100th birthday."
] |
Passengers' use of cellphones before landing is likely to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Things Your Pilot Won't Tell You
You may not be getting the airline you paid for.
You may go to an airline website and buy a ticket, and get onto an airplane that has a similar name painted on it, but half the time, you're really on a regional airline.The regionals aren't held to the same safety standards as... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10967.txt | Things Your Pilot Won't Tell You
You may not be getting the airline you paid for.
You may go to an airline website and buy a ticket, and get onto an airplane that has a similar name painted on it, but half the time, you're really on a regional airline.The regionals aren't held to the same safety standards as the majo... | [
"increase the risk of being struck by lightning",
"make it difficult for pilots to control the plane",
"cause the instruments of the plane to break down",
"affect pilots' judgment about the height of the plane"
] |
After his parents divorced, Enrique was sent to his father's because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Enrique Iglesias is a most successful singer! Born in 1975 in Madrid, Spain, Enrique is the child of the famous singer Julio Iglesias. Enrique's mother is a journalist. His parents divorced in 1978. Although Enrique lived with his mother, she sent him to live with his father because of concerns about her son's... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13364.txt | Enrique Iglesias is a most successful singer! Born in 1975 in Madrid, Spain, Enrique is the child of the famous singer Julio Iglesias. Enrique's mother is a journalist. His parents divorced in 1978. Although Enrique lived with his mother, she sent him to live with his father because of concerns about her son's safety. ... | [
"he could be protected from some dangers",
"he could learn singing from his talented father",
"his mother would be able to focus on her career",
"his father could teach him how to behave correctly"
] |
Big Ben is in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Big Ben is not the name of a man. It is the name of a big clock in London. London is the capital of England. This clock has four faces. So, no matter where you stand, you can read the time on the face of Big Ben. Each face is the size of a bus. The _ are about four meters long. It is about the size of two peo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2584.txt | Big Ben is not the name of a man. It is the name of a big clock in London. London is the capital of England. This clock has four faces. So, no matter where you stand, you can read the time on the face of Big Ben. Each face is the size of a bus. The _ are about four meters long. It is about the size of two people stand... | [
"China",
"the USA",
"Japan",
"the UK"
] |
The best title for this passage may be _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Plants are very important. This is because plants can make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals and man cannot make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals can get their food by eating plants and other animals. Man gets his food by eating plants and animals, too. So animals and man need plants to live... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle17.txt | Plants are very important. This is because plants can make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals and man cannot make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals can get their food by eating plants and other animals. Man gets his food by eating plants and animals, too. So animals and man need plants to live. This is... | [
"Food from Plants",
"Plants Make Food",
"Man and Animals",
"Plants around us"
] |
When will Mr Smith get to Toronto? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today is July 20th.Mr Smith is going to have a trip.This is his travel plan.
Dep.="depart;" leave arr.=arrive
21 July dep. New York 12:25
23 July dep. Ottawa 14:20
arr. Toronto 17:15
25 July dep. Toronto 09:45
arr. Tokyo 15:10
29 July dep. Tokyo 14:20
Arr. Sydney 20:05
2 August dep. Sydney 08:20
Arr. New York ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4252.txt | Today is July 20th.Mr Smith is going to have a trip.This is his travel plan.
Dep.="depart;" leave arr.=arrive
21 July dep. New York 12:25
23 July dep. Ottawa 14:20
arr. Toronto 17:15
25 July dep. Toronto 09:45
arr. Tokyo 15:10
29 July dep. Tokyo 14:20
Arr. Sydney 20:05
2 August dep. Sydney 08:20
Arr. New York 16:25 | [
"At a quarter past five in the afternoon,July 23rd.",
"At a quarter to five in the afternoon,July 23rd.",
"At a quarter to ten in the morning,July 25th.",
"At a quarter past ten in the morning,25th."
] |
Why did O'Brien develop his own mnemonics? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
(The Daily Mail) David Thomas failed all his maths exams and left school with no qualifications, yet this 30 - year - old fire - fighter has just gone into the Guinness Book of Records by reciting from memory 22,500 digits of the mathematical constant, pi(p).
After five months of training, in which he spent te... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18652.txt | (The Daily Mail) David Thomas failed all his maths exams and left school with no qualifications, yet this 30 - year - old fire - fighter has just gone into the Guinness Book of Records by reciting from memory 22,500 digits of the mathematical constant, pi(p).
After five months of training, in which he spent ten hours a... | [
"To become a world memory champion",
"To win money while playing cards.",
"To prove he had a good memory.",
"To defeat David Thomas."
] |
The birds, the robins, spent the winter in _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Ellis is very old. He has seen many changes in his home town.
He knows that things are different now. But he never forgets the old days. He likes to talk about them. He often talks about his favourite birds, the robins (----). "When I was a boy, these houses were not here. There were wide fields and tall ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2738.txt | Mr. Ellis is very old. He has seen many changes in his home town.
He knows that things are different now. But he never forgets the old days. He likes to talk about them. He often talks about his favourite birds, the robins (----). "When I was a boy, these houses were not here. There were wide fields and tall trees. Ev... | [
"the south",
"the west",
"the north",
"the east"
] |
Because of the accident, the writer _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was loading my truck to go to the market when I hurt my left eye. The pain was like a hot sword being shoved through my head. I fell down on my hands and knees, and I knew it was bad.
I was taken to the Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, and the doctors operated on me several times but couldn't save my lef... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11632.txt | I was loading my truck to go to the market when I hurt my left eye. The pain was like a hot sword being shoved through my head. I fell down on my hands and knees, and I knew it was bad.
I was taken to the Erlanger Hospital in Chattanooga, and the doctors operated on me several times but couldn't save my left eye. Wh... | [
"lost both of his hands.",
"lost one of his eyes",
"was paid a lot of money",
"knew he was not a good driver"
] |
What do we call the force of attraction or repulsion between electrically charged particles? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do we call the force of attraction or repulsion between electrically charged particles? | electromagnetic force | science | null | null | null | gravitational pull | chemical force | mechanical force | electromagnetic force | Electromagnetic force is a force of attraction or repulsion between all electrically charged particles. This force is transferred between charged particles of matter by fundamental force-carrying particles called photons. Because of electromagnetic force, particles with opposite charges attract each other and particles... | null | null | null |
According to the text, in the past poems were _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Traditionally poems would be recited and passed from poet to poet through the ages. It is only recently that poetry is something that one reads alone, rather than reciting to an audience. At some point in the education of any student majoring in poetry, one will attempt to memorize a poem, and possibly recite ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22868.txt | Traditionally poems would be recited and passed from poet to poet through the ages. It is only recently that poetry is something that one reads alone, rather than reciting to an audience. At some point in the education of any student majoring in poetry, one will attempt to memorize a poem, and possibly recite it to som... | [
"usually written in the form of songs by some musicians",
"mainly circulated among poets by oral communication",
"seldom chosen as teaching materials in most universities",
"only something that people enjoyed alone by themselves"
] |
Why did the man put the put the boy back on the donkey? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man and his son were once going with their donkey to market. As they were walking along by its side a countryman passed them and said: "You fools, what is a donkey for but to ride upon?"
So the man put the boy on the donkey and they went on their way. But soon they passed a group of men, one of whom sai... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17985.txt | A man and his son were once going with their donkey to market. As they were walking along by its side a countryman passed them and said: "You fools, what is a donkey for but to ride upon?"
So the man put the boy on the donkey and they went on their way. But soon they passed a group of men, one of whom said: "See t... | [
"Because the boy was too tired to walk.",
"Because he was worried about his son",
"Because two men asked him to do so",
"Because he didn't want to be criticized by others."
] |
What's the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My parents have certainly had their troubles, and as their child I'll never know how they made it to 38 years of marriage. They loved each other, but they didn't seem to like each other very much. Dad was too fond of his beer, and he talked down to Mom a lot. When she tried to stand up to him, a fight would un... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7596.txt | My parents have certainly had their troubles, and as their child I'll never know how they made it to 38 years of marriage. They loved each other, but they didn't seem to like each other very much. Dad was too fond of his beer, and he talked down to Mom a lot. When she tried to stand up to him, a fight would unavoidably... | [
"Dad's disease",
"Mom's decision",
"The Gift of Life",
"The photo of hands"
] |
According to the author, which of the following statements is WRONG? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Why should I care about the environment?" some people ask. There is a very simple reason: We live on the earth, and it is the only place we can live on right now, as we cannot live in space yet. If we treat the earth like a garbage dump, it will become dirty and unlivable. If we treat it well by being eco-con... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3832.txt | "Why should I care about the environment?" some people ask. There is a very simple reason: We live on the earth, and it is the only place we can live on right now, as we cannot live in space yet. If we treat the earth like a garbage dump, it will become dirty and unlivable. If we treat it well by being eco-conscious, t... | [
"Being eco-conscious means you should know much about the environment.",
"The more we care, the better the environment will be.",
"If each of us just does a little, we can't make any difference.",
"If we treat the earth badly, we'll make a lot of trouble for ourselves."
] |
In the author's opinion, in order to make fake foning look real one has to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nowadays, a cellphone service is available to everyone, everywhere. Probably thousands of people have already been using it, but I just discovered it, so I'm going to claim it and also name it: Fake Foning.
The technology has been working well for me at the office, but there are infinite applications. Virtual... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2961.txt | Nowadays, a cellphone service is available to everyone, everywhere. Probably thousands of people have already been using it, but I just discovered it, so I'm going to claim it and also name it: Fake Foning.
The technology has been working well for me at the office, but there are infinite applications. Virtually in any... | [
"talk about interesting matters",
"behave politely to people passing by",
"hold the phone while walking",
"appear absorbed in conversation"
] |
Ralph has $54.00 worth of products in his cart. At the register, he asks if he could have a 20% discount on an item with a small issue. This item is $20.00 to start. They agree. Ralph also has a 10% coupon on his purchase, which he uses after the 20% discount on the item with the small issue. How much will all of... | They approved 20% off of the $20.00 item so .20*20 = $<<20*.01*20=4.00>>4.00
The item has a $4.00 discount which can be applied from his final total of $54.00 so 54-4 = $<<54-4=50.00>>50.00
Now he can use his 10% coupon on the $50.00 total so .10*50 = $<<10*.01*50=5.00>>5.00
The total was $50.00 but his $5.00 discount ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Ralph has $54.00 worth of products in his cart. At the register, he asks if he could have a 20% discount on an item with a small issue. This item is $20.00 to start. They agree. Ralph also has a 10% coupon on his purchase, which he uses after the 20% discount on the item with the small issue. How much will all of... | They approved 20% off of the $20.00 item so .20*20 = $<<20*.01*20=4.00>>4.00
The item has a $4.00 discount which can be applied from his final total of $54.00 so 54-4 = $<<54-4=50.00>>50.00
Now he can use his 10% coupon on the $50.00 total so .10*50 = $<<10*.01*50=5.00>>5.00
The total was $50.00 but his $5.00 discount ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The UFO was seen _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is sometimes said that strange flying objects have been seen high up in the sky. People call these strange objects Unidentified Flying Objects(UFOs). These UFOs caused a lot of interest. Some of the reports about them are difficult to believe. Some have been explained in scientific ways. Others have never b... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22555.txt | It is sometimes said that strange flying objects have been seen high up in the sky. People call these strange objects Unidentified Flying Objects(UFOs). These UFOs caused a lot of interest. Some of the reports about them are difficult to believe. Some have been explained in scientific ways. Others have never been expla... | [
"by Burdens and his friend",
"brighter in the darkness",
"by several people",
"to have a yellow bottom and a red top in the same way"
] |
The text suggests that in the future we _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We have met the enemy, and he is ours. We bought him at a pet shop. When monkey-pox, a disease usually found in the African rain forest, suddenly turns up in children in the American Midwest, it's hard not to wonder if the disease that comes from foreign animals is homing in on human beings. "Most of the infec... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16143.txt | We have met the enemy, and he is ours. We bought him at a pet shop. When monkey-pox, a disease usually found in the African rain forest, suddenly turns up in children in the American Midwest, it's hard not to wonder if the disease that comes from foreign animals is homing in on human beings. "Most of the infections w... | [
"may have to fight against more new diseases",
"may easily get infected by diseases from dogs.",
"should not be allowed to have pets",
"should stop buying pets form Africa."
] |
Which of the following is right? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Son's Help
Mr. Lang worked in a factory. As a driver, he was busy but he was paid much. His wife was an able woman and did all the housework. When he came back, she took good care of him and he never did anything at home. So he had enough time when he had a holiday. A few friends of his liked gambling and he l... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2053.txt | Son's Help
Mr. Lang worked in a factory. As a driver, he was busy but he was paid much. His wife was an able woman and did all the housework. When he came back, she took good care of him and he never did anything at home. So he had enough time when he had a holiday. A few friends of his liked gambling and he learned it... | [
"The boy thought his father needed some policemen",
"The boy hoped his father to be put into lockup again.",
"The boy hoped his father to stop gambling soon.",
"The boy hoped his mother to come back."
] |
What is implied in the passage? _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A team of researchers in the UK has shown that children who were taken to the library more often and owned more books at two years old achieved higher scores in school tests when they began primary school. The research also showed that although social background has a noticeable effect on a child's readiness f... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7233.txt | A team of researchers in the UK has shown that children who were taken to the library more often and owned more books at two years old achieved higher scores in school tests when they began primary school. The research also showed that although social background has a noticeable effect on a child's readiness for school... | [
"The research could help children who suffer from learning difficulties.",
"Parents should take their children to school as early as possible.",
"Teachers should teach children how to communicate with their parents.",
"Children who have good language abilities will not have difficulties in class."
] |
We may read the article in a _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Look, Mom! What a pretty fish!" said John to his mother.
John's mother asked, "Where did you get it, John?"
"Frank caught it in the river. I went to the river to get some water and saw this little fish. Then I told Frank about the fish, and he ran to get his fishnet . He put the net into the water, and caugh... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2825.txt | "Look, Mom! What a pretty fish!" said John to his mother.
John's mother asked, "Where did you get it, John?"
"Frank caught it in the river. I went to the river to get some water and saw this little fish. Then I told Frank about the fish, and he ran to get his fishnet . He put the net into the water, and caught the fis... | [
"Magazine",
"comic book",
"cookbook",
"storybook"
] |
Mr. John works at a shopping mall and receives a monthly income of $2000, but he spends approximately 5% of this amount on public transport to and from the mall in a month. How much will he have left after deducting his monthly transport fare from his income? | 5% of $2000 is (5/100)*$2000 = $<<5/100*2000=100>>100
After removing his transport fare, he will have $2000-$100 = $1900 left
#### 1900 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mr. John works at a shopping mall and receives a monthly income of $2000, but he spends approximately 5% of this amount on public transport to and from the mall in a month. How much will he have left after deducting his monthly transport fare from his income? | 5% of $2000 is (5/100)*$2000 = $<<5/100*2000=100>>100
After removing his transport fare, he will have $2000-$100 = $1900 left
#### 1900 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Reggie's father gave him $48. Reggie bought 5 books, each of which cost $2. How much money does Reggie have left? | The cost of the books is 5 × $2 = $<<5*2=10>>10.
Reggie has $48 − $10 = $38 left.
#### 38 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Reggie's father gave him $48. Reggie bought 5 books, each of which cost $2. How much money does Reggie have left? | The cost of the books is 5 × $2 = $<<5*2=10>>10.
Reggie has $48 − $10 = $38 left.
#### 38 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What happened at that time? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Kangkang's father is a doctor. When SARS, a kind of serious disease, spread in Beijing, he took an active part in the battle against it. He left his wife and his son to work in the Xiaotangshan Hospital. He cared for the patients day and night. He couldn't go home and he could only talk with family on the tele... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6016.txt | Kangkang's father is a doctor. When SARS, a kind of serious disease, spread in Beijing, he took an active part in the battle against it. He left his wife and his son to work in the Xiaotangshan Hospital. He cared for the patients day and night. He couldn't go home and he could only talk with family on the telephone. "D... | [
"SARS came in Beijing.",
"Beijing host the Olympic Games.",
"A flood broke out",
"The people celebrated our country's birthday."
] |
Metals are elements that can conduct what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Metals are elements that can conduct what? | electricity | science | null | null | null | pollution | cycle | orchestras | electricity | Metals are elements that can conduct electricity. Most elements are metals. | null | null | null |
On a four-day trip, Carrie drove 135 miles the first day, 124 miles more the second day, 159 miles the third day, and 189 miles the fourth day. If she had to charge her phone every 106 miles, how many times did she charge her phone for the whole trip? | Carrie drove 135 + 124 = <<135+124=259>>259 miles on the second day
Carrie drove 135 + 259 + 159 + 189 = <<135+259+159+189=742>>742 miles for the whole trip.
Carries charged her phone 742 / 106 = <<742/106=7>>7 times.
#### 7 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | On a four-day trip, Carrie drove 135 miles the first day, 124 miles more the second day, 159 miles the third day, and 189 miles the fourth day. If she had to charge her phone every 106 miles, how many times did she charge her phone for the whole trip? | Carrie drove 135 + 124 = <<135+124=259>>259 miles on the second day
Carrie drove 135 + 259 + 159 + 189 = <<135+259+159+189=742>>742 miles for the whole trip.
Carries charged her phone 742 / 106 = <<742/106=7>>7 times.
#### 7 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The reason why the writer walked into the sock shop was that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One fine afternoon, while walking, I remembered that I needed a pair of socks. I turned into a sock shop that caught my eye, and a boy clerk who was about 17 came forward. "What can I do for you, sir?" There was a note of passion in his voice. "Did you know that you have come into the finest place in the wor... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18325.txt | One fine afternoon, while walking, I remembered that I needed a pair of socks. I turned into a sock shop that caught my eye, and a boy clerk who was about 17 came forward. "What can I do for you, sir?" There was a note of passion in his voice. "Did you know that you have come into the finest place in the world to buy... | [
"he knew the boy well",
"it was a big shop having the most beautiful socks",
"the boy clerk was warm-hearted",
"he happened to notice it"
] |
What lizards can change colors based on the color of their surroundings? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What lizards can change colors based on the color of their surroundings? | chameleons | science | null | null | null | Monitor | skink | geckos | chameleons | null | null | null | |
The author made cookies and arranged them on a plate _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever had a day when everything seemed to go wrong, and nothing seemed to go right? Not too long ago I was having one of those days. I was discouraged, weary, and plain sad. My focus was on me. After all, no one else was experiencing the same trials I was.
I expressed my upset state to my mother, hopin... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2043.txt | Have you ever had a day when everything seemed to go wrong, and nothing seemed to go right? Not too long ago I was having one of those days. I was discouraged, weary, and plain sad. My focus was on me. After all, no one else was experiencing the same trials I was.
I expressed my upset state to my mother, hoping for som... | [
"so as to show off his skills",
"to stop thinking about his own worries",
"not to let his mother feel down",
"not to show his sadness to others"
] |
Who is needed to take part in the project? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you aged between 14 and 19 years old? Do you care about your local environment?Would you like to help make the area you live in better, cleaner, safer and more friendly? If your answers are "yes", "yes" and "yes", then read on! You may be surprised to hear that you can actually get money for improving your... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2875.txt | Are you aged between 14 and 19 years old? Do you care about your local environment?Would you like to help make the area you live in better, cleaner, safer and more friendly? If your answers are "yes", "yes" and "yes", then read on! You may be surprised to hear that you can actually get money for improving your local co... | [
"Anyone who wants to.",
"All the teenagers.",
"Teenagers from 14 to 19.",
"All the students in the neighborhood."
] |
The author thought he was a lucky dog because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I believe you can do your best. Not being the best but toughing the limits of what you're capable of. I gained this belief from my third grade teacher, the most special, honored, trustworthy, and loved person in my life.
Mr. Myrus was always perfectly dressed and spoke with the belief that talking to eight-yea... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14307.txt | I believe you can do your best. Not being the best but toughing the limits of what you're capable of. I gained this belief from my third grade teacher, the most special, honored, trustworthy, and loved person in my life.
Mr. Myrus was always perfectly dressed and spoke with the belief that talking to eight-year-olds di... | [
"he had got a great belief from his teacher",
"Mr. Myrus had taught him for eight years",
"Mr. Myrus became his teacher a second time",
"he developed a good relationship with Mr. Myrus"
] |
From the story we know that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man goes into a restaurant one day. His clothes are very nice. He sits down at a table near the window.
A waiter comes to him and says, "Can I help you, sir?" The man says, "Yes, please. Can I see the menu ?"
"Sure," answers the waiter. The man wants a good meal and he wants a lot of nice dishes. After a mo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7865.txt | A man goes into a restaurant one day. His clothes are very nice. He sits down at a table near the window.
A waiter comes to him and says, "Can I help you, sir?" The man says, "Yes, please. Can I see the menu ?"
"Sure," answers the waiter. The man wants a good meal and he wants a lot of nice dishes. After a moment, the... | [
"the man is a cheat",
"the boy is the man's son",
"the boy knows the man very well",
"the waiter pays the meal and the ice cream"
] |
Which of the following may offer a position after the internship? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Listen up! Unilever to share the secrets of its success with students
What it is: Unilever campus talks
Who qualifies: college students
What it's about: Fortune 500 company Unilever will tour campuses this spring, giving a series of lectures to college students about the company's success in brand management, ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16808.txt | Listen up! Unilever to share the secrets of its success with students
What it is: Unilever campus talks
Who qualifies: college students
What it's about: Fortune 500 company Unilever will tour campuses this spring, giving a series of lectures to college students about the company's success in brand management, sales and... | [
"Baidu summer internships.",
"Unilever campus talks.",
"SK Business Idea Competition.",
"IBM Blue Pathway 2010 internship program."
] |
Spongebob works in a burger shop. If he sells 30 burgers for $2 each and 12 large fries for $1.5. How much will Spongebob earn for the day? | Spongebob earned 30 x $2 = $<<30*2=60>>60 for the burgers.
He also earned 12 x $1.5 = $<<12*1.5=18>>18 for the large fries.
Therefore, Spongebob earned $60 + $18 = $<<60+18=78>>78 for the day.
#### 78 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Spongebob works in a burger shop. If he sells 30 burgers for $2 each and 12 large fries for $1.5. How much will Spongebob earn for the day? | Spongebob earned 30 x $2 = $<<30*2=60>>60 for the burgers.
He also earned 12 x $1.5 = $<<12*1.5=18>>18 for the large fries.
Therefore, Spongebob earned $60 + $18 = $<<60+18=78>>78 for the day.
#### 78 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Steven Jobs was not a good student in school because he _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Steven Jobs, the designer of Apple Computer, was not clever when he was in school. At that time, he was not a good student and he always made troubles with his schoolmates. When he went into college, he didn't change a lot. Then he dropped out . But he was full of new ideas.
After he left college, Steven Jobs ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2569.txt | Steven Jobs, the designer of Apple Computer, was not clever when he was in school. At that time, he was not a good student and he always made troubles with his schoolmates. When he went into college, he didn't change a lot. Then he dropped out . But he was full of new ideas.
After he left college, Steven Jobs worked as... | [
"never did his lessons",
"dropped out",
"always made troubles with his schoolmates",
"he was full of new ideas"
] |
It takes John 13 seconds to run 100 meters. He only goes 4 meters in the first second. He then maintains the same speed for the rest of the race. James is 2 m/s faster at the top speed and he can run the first 10 meters in 2 seconds. How long does it take James to run 100 meters? | John runs 100-4=<<100-4=96>>96 meters once he reaches his max speed
He runs it in 13-1=<<13-1=12>>12 seconds
So he runs at a speed of 96/12=<<96/12=8>>8 m/s
So that means James's top speed is 8+2=<<8+2=10>>10 m/s
He has to run 100-10=<<100-10=90>>90 meters at his top speed
So he runs that at 90/10=<<90/10=9>>9 seconds
... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | It takes John 13 seconds to run 100 meters. He only goes 4 meters in the first second. He then maintains the same speed for the rest of the race. James is 2 m/s faster at the top speed and he can run the first 10 meters in 2 seconds. How long does it take James to run 100 meters? | John runs 100-4=<<100-4=96>>96 meters once he reaches his max speed
He runs it in 13-1=<<13-1=12>>12 seconds
So he runs at a speed of 96/12=<<96/12=8>>8 m/s
So that means James's top speed is 8+2=<<8+2=10>>10 m/s
He has to run 100-10=<<100-10=90>>90 meters at his top speed
So he runs that at 90/10=<<90/10=9>>9 seconds
... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What can we learn from the survey? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The average British 22 year-old has more than 1,000 online friends on sites like Facebook, compared to those in their fifties who have fewer than 20, according to a new study.
The "Facebookgeneration gap" has been highlighted in a new piece of research which shows that the average 22 year-old claims to have 1,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9686.txt | The average British 22 year-old has more than 1,000 online friends on sites like Facebook, compared to those in their fifties who have fewer than 20, according to a new study.
The "Facebookgeneration gap" has been highlighted in a new piece of research which shows that the average 22 year-old claims to have 1,000 or mo... | [
"The older a person is, the less online friends he may have",
"Girls have remarkably more friends than boys",
"People in their thirties tend to have between 50 and 100 friends",
"The link between people's age and the number of online friends they have is not clear"
] |
One day the father takes a bus _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A father and his young son get into a bus in a small city and sit down. The bus conductor comes to them for their money. The man says "I want one ticket to Oxford." and gives her a shilling( ).
The conductor looks at the small boy for a few seconds and then says to him, "How old are you young man?"
The man beg... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4910.txt | A father and his young son get into a bus in a small city and sit down. The bus conductor comes to them for their money. The man says "I want one ticket to Oxford." and gives her a shilling( ).
The conductor looks at the small boy for a few seconds and then says to him, "How old are you young man?"
The man begins speak... | [
"to a small city",
"to get some money",
"with his son",
"to get a ticket"
] |
What do doctors call farsightedness or the inability to see close objects clearly? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do doctors call farsightedness or the inability to see close objects clearly? | hyperopia | science | null | null | null | myopia | hypopia | dysarthria | hyperopia | Farsightedness is also known as hyperopia . It affects about one fourth of people. People with hyperopia can see distant objects clearly, but nearby objects appear blurry. In hyperopia, the eye is too short. This results in images being focused in back of the retina ( Figure above ). Hyperopia is corrected with a conve... | null | null | null |
What does liquid change to due to vaporization? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What does liquid change to due to vaporization? | gas | science | null | null | null | solid | plasma | oil | gas | Vaporization is the process in which a liquid boils and changes to a gas. | null | null | null |
Which of the following is NOT true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am a vegetarian . Many people are quick to think of vegetarianism as strange behavior. I treasure our Earth, and since we only have one, we should protect it and the wildlife that lives on it. But that's only one of the reasons to be a vegetarian.
Vegetarians may live longer, healthier lives. There is a conn... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9563.txt | I am a vegetarian . Many people are quick to think of vegetarianism as strange behavior. I treasure our Earth, and since we only have one, we should protect it and the wildlife that lives on it. But that's only one of the reasons to be a vegetarian.
Vegetarians may live longer, healthier lives. There is a connection be... | [
"Many people give up before their bodies can adjust to the transition.",
"Many people quit because they're poorly educated about nutrition.",
"Consuming 150 grams protein a day can be harmful.",
"Vegetarians need multi-vitamins to keep healthy."
] |
His parents are angry with Robert because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Robert lives in a small town. Five years ago, when he was nineteen, he finished middle school. He didn't like any subjects except playing when he was at school. Of course he learned nothing and the bosses wouldn't use a man like him. He has to stay at home, but doesn't do any housework, only watches TV or lies... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle324.txt | Robert lives in a small town. Five years ago, when he was nineteen, he finished middle school. He didn't like any subjects except playing when he was at school. Of course he learned nothing and the bosses wouldn't use a man like him. He has to stay at home, but doesn't do any housework, only watches TV or lies on bed. ... | [
"he wouldn't find any work",
"he didn't study hard before",
"he's too lazy to do any housework",
"he isn't polite to them"
] |
A lake has been used for more than a century to irrigate crops. How has this practice most likely affected this resource? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | A lake has been used for more than a century to irrigate crops. How has this practice most likely affected this resource?
Choices:
A. It decreased the salt content of the water.
B. It increased the evaporation rate of the water.
C. It increased the number of fish in the lake.
D. It decreased the volume of the lake. | Correct answer: D | science | Mercury_7071908 | {
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If you wish to live a happy, and purpose driven life, you can do the following except _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone is busy nowadays.It's hard to find time for anything.From the time we wake up in the morning until the time we go to bed, it's hard to find 30 minutes to simply be by yourself.If you are married with children, I know you can relate to what I am saying.
I would love to have a few days when I come home... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22139.txt | Everyone is busy nowadays.It's hard to find time for anything.From the time we wake up in the morning until the time we go to bed, it's hard to find 30 minutes to simply be by yourself.If you are married with children, I know you can relate to what I am saying.
I would love to have a few days when I come home to an em... | [
"schedule a vacation every now and then",
"relax sometimes without considering the housework",
"go to a totally peaceful and quiet place with your children",
"spend time each day by yourself to think and listen to the inner voice"
] |
What is the best title of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When it comes to human resources, hiring highly-skilled staff is not usually enough for a company to function successfully. Besides the knowledge in their particular fields, employees must always have additional skills-----those of co-operation. In the case that work tasks can only be carried out by communicat... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3857.txt | When it comes to human resources, hiring highly-skilled staff is not usually enough for a company to function successfully. Besides the knowledge in their particular fields, employees must always have additional skills-----those of co-operation. In the case that work tasks can only be carried out by communicating with ... | [
"Team Building",
"Problem Solving",
"Communication Skills",
"Company Management"
] |
The students would _ when they heared Li Lei's words. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day the students were having painting lessons. Everyone began to draw pictures .Li Lei did nothing. When the bell rang for the break , Li Lei passed his picture to the teacher .
The teacher looked at it and got angry "Why do you give me a piece of paper with nothing on it , Li Lei ?"asked the teacher. "... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5610.txt | One day the students were having painting lessons. Everyone began to draw pictures .Li Lei did nothing. When the bell rang for the break , Li Lei passed his picture to the teacher .
The teacher looked at it and got angry "Why do you give me a piece of paper with nothing on it , Li Lei ?"asked the teacher. "I'm sorry... | [
"be sad",
"be happy",
"laugh",
"be sorry"
] |
The flood,of which my friend was afraid, was _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A close friend of mine lives with six hundred wild animals on the Greek Island of Kyklos.Ever since he left school (where I first knew him),he has travelled all over the world collecting animals for his very own zoo.He hoped to collect at least two examples of every sort of animal on his island before the Grea... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7281.txt | A close friend of mine lives with six hundred wild animals on the Greek Island of Kyklos.Ever since he left school (where I first knew him),he has travelled all over the world collecting animals for his very own zoo.He hoped to collect at least two examples of every sort of animal on his island before the Great Flood. ... | [
"a flood of too many people",
"a great flood of water",
"a flood of too many animals on his island",
"a flood of oil"
] |
The writer likes Middle America best because _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you planning to study in the United States, you need to consider several factors . Everyone has different opinions about where is the best place to live in. Also, the best places to live in are not always home to the best schools. What's more, many schools specialize in different areas of study. They Massa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5902.txt | If you planning to study in the United States, you need to consider several factors . Everyone has different opinions about where is the best place to live in. Also, the best places to live in are not always home to the best schools. What's more, many schools specialize in different areas of study. They Massachusetts ... | [
"he feels the real character of the nation here",
"the weather is fine here",
"the life is full of excitement",
"he likes sunshine and hates snow"
] |
The boy refused to clean the second shoe, because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A boy who was cleaning shoes in the street said to a young man passing by, "Let me clean your shoes." The young man said, "No, thank you." "You may pay me only a pound, sir," said the boy. But the young man refused again. Then the boy told him that he would clean his shoes for nothing. The young man agreed to... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4159.txt | A boy who was cleaning shoes in the street said to a young man passing by, "Let me clean your shoes." The young man said, "No, thank you." "You may pay me only a pound, sir," said the boy. But the young man refused again. Then the boy told him that he would clean his shoes for nothing. The young man agreed to this, an... | [
"it was very dirty",
"the young man paid only one pound",
"it was difficult to clean",
"he asked to be paid two pounds"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A campaign is being launched to encourage children to _ 30 minutes of screen time a day to head for the great outdoors.
The newly formed Wild Network--a collaboration of nearly 400 organizations--is attempting to attract youngsters away from television and computer screen and to fields, woods and parks. Membe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8433.txt | A campaign is being launched to encourage children to _ 30 minutes of screen time a day to head for the great outdoors.
The newly formed Wild Network--a collaboration of nearly 400 organizations--is attempting to attract youngsters away from television and computer screen and to fields, woods and parks. Members of the... | [
"The outdoors can be beneficial to children's wellbeing.",
"The Network advocates keeping children's distance from TV.",
"It is the first time for less screen, more play to be brought up.",
"The government should do more to get children to go outdoors."
] |
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