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When you _ , you'd better not wear a pair of jeans. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
150 Years of Cool
Look in the bedrooms of young people around the world. You will probably find a pair of blue jeans in each room. Jeans are very popular all over the world.
Jeans give you the feeling of comfort, youth and energy. They have long been liked by every person.
Levi Strauss is an American company. ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle860.txt | 150 Years of Cool
Look in the bedrooms of young people around the world. You will probably find a pair of blue jeans in each room. Jeans are very popular all over the world.
Jeans give you the feeling of comfort, youth and energy. They have long been liked by every person.
Levi Strauss is an American company. It first ... | [
"go to an important meeting",
"go on a trip",
"have a party",
"are having fun"
] |
If people want to know the treehouse with Turkish carpets, they should visit _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you are tired of common hotel rooms, maybe it's time to climb into a tree. A new generation of tree houses are appearing across the world, and designer Roderick Romero says he knows why and he said "They're magical. I've never seen someone climb into a tree house and not smile."
Edisto River Canadys, S. C.
... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13452.txt | If you are tired of common hotel rooms, maybe it's time to climb into a tree. A new generation of tree houses are appearing across the world, and designer Roderick Romero says he knows why and he said "They're magical. I've never seen someone climb into a tree house and not smile."
Edisto River Canadys, S. C.
Before yo... | [
"The website: caneosc.com",
"The website: treehotel.se",
"The website: treehouse.jp/ hideaway/.",
"The website: below.tongabezi.com."
] |
How many reasons did the writer give to support his/her opinion? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An American educational expert, Frederick M. Hess, says that a long summer vacation doesn't make sense in today's world.
This summer, 50 million kids will spend much time talking online, watching TV, playing video games and asking older brothers or sisters to take them to the supermarket. They will also be put... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4745.txt | An American educational expert, Frederick M. Hess, says that a long summer vacation doesn't make sense in today's world.
This summer, 50 million kids will spend much time talking online, watching TV, playing video games and asking older brothers or sisters to take them to the supermarket. They will also be putting thei... | [
"One.",
"Two.",
"Three.",
"Four."
] |
Lilith originally had five dozen water bottles that she needed to sell at $2 each to get exactly enough money to buy her friend a birthday gift. However, at the store, Lilith realized she could not sell at $2 because the regular price was $1.85 per water bottle in her town, and she had to reduce her price to $1.85 as w... | Lilith had 5 dozen water bottles, and since a dozen has 12 water bottles, the total number of water bottles she had was 12 bottles/dozen * 5 dozen = <<12*5=60>>60 bottles
To buy her friend the birthday gift, Lilith originally had to sell her water bottles for a total of 60 bottles * $2/bottle = $<<60*2=120>>120
When sh... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Lilith originally had five dozen water bottles that she needed to sell at $2 each to get exactly enough money to buy her friend a birthday gift. However, at the store, Lilith realized she could not sell at $2 because the regular price was $1.85 per water bottle in her town, and she had to reduce her price to $1.85 as w... | Lilith had 5 dozen water bottles, and since a dozen has 12 water bottles, the total number of water bottles she had was 12 bottles/dozen * 5 dozen = <<12*5=60>>60 bottles
To buy her friend the birthday gift, Lilith originally had to sell her water bottles for a total of 60 bottles * $2/bottle = $<<60*2=120>>120
When sh... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
In the European Union which foreign language is studied by the fewest people? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
English has gained status as a world language. About 1/3 of the world's population has English as its mother tongue. 75% of the world's mail is in English.
English is the official language or is widely used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, India, United Arab Ernirates, Canada, the United... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21349.txt | English has gained status as a world language. About 1/3 of the world's population has English as its mother tongue. 75% of the world's mail is in English.
English is the official language or is widely used in the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, India, United Arab Ernirates, Canada, the United States, ... | [
"French.",
"German.",
"Spanish.",
"English."
] |
According to the author, we should _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We have a strange and strong belief in the idea of perfection. Driven by our culture, we struggle for an unattainable ideal: If I have the perfect parents, perfect grades, perfect..., then I would be happy. We seek what we can't have without remembering that we don't actually need to be perfect. Imperfection a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13649.txt | We have a strange and strong belief in the idea of perfection. Driven by our culture, we struggle for an unattainable ideal: If I have the perfect parents, perfect grades, perfect..., then I would be happy. We seek what we can't have without remembering that we don't actually need to be perfect. Imperfection allows us ... | [
"see becoming perfect as our responsibility",
"deal with what we hope to do first",
"set a goal of perfection in our life",
"worry about our future dreams"
] |
Water moving up the plane and evaporating from the leaves is a process known as what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Water moving up the plane and evaporating from the leaves is a process known as what? | transpiration | science | null | null | null | evaporation | propagation | sublimation | transpiration | Water also moves through the living organisms in an ecosystem. Plants soak up large amounts of water through their roots. The water then moves up the plant and evaporates from the leaves in a process called transpiration . The process of transpiration, like evaporation, returns water back into the atmosphere. | null | null | null |
Asexual reproduction in plants is typically an extension of the capacity for what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Asexual reproduction in plants is typically an extension of the capacity for what? | indeterminate growth | science | null | null | null | blooming growth | extracellular growth | substrate growth | indeterminate growth | null | null | null | |
From the story, we know that Michael is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Michael's birthday was coming soon, so he asked his dad for a bicycle so that he would not need to walk to school anymore. However, Michael's dad had lost his job and did not have much money. Michael got a book instead.
One bright and sunny day while Michael was walking past a store on his way to school, he sa... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3240.txt | Michael's birthday was coming soon, so he asked his dad for a bicycle so that he would not need to walk to school anymore. However, Michael's dad had lost his job and did not have much money. Michael got a book instead.
One bright and sunny day while Michael was walking past a store on his way to school, he saw a big b... | [
"brave",
"active",
"hard-working",
"warm-hearted"
] |
What is the main purpose of the Dragon Boat Festival according to tradition? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar , which is Wednesday this year, all Chinese celebrate one of their traditional festivals, the Dagon Boat Festival, or Dragon Boat Festival. Their celebrations include eating zongzi, rice wrapped in bamboo leaves in the shape of a pyramid, racing... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1719.txt | On the fifth day of the fifth month of the Chinese lunar calendar , which is Wednesday this year, all Chinese celebrate one of their traditional festivals, the Dagon Boat Festival, or Dragon Boat Festival. Their celebrations include eating zongzi, rice wrapped in bamboo leaves in the shape of a pyramid, racing dragon b... | [
"To keep off diseases and drive out evil and bad luck.",
"To spend happy time with parents.",
"To make necklaces and bracelets for children.",
"To have a long holiday with family members."
] |
Which of the following is true about Richards? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Motown songwriter-producer Deke Richards,who was behind songs including The Jackson 5's first three US number one hits,has died aged 68.
Richards,who had oesophageal cancer,died in a Washington state hospice ,Universal Music said.The musician,whose real name was Dennis Lussier,Was leader of the Motown songwrit... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5567.txt | Motown songwriter-producer Deke Richards,who was behind songs including The Jackson 5's first three US number one hits,has died aged 68.
Richards,who had oesophageal cancer,died in a Washington state hospice ,Universal Music said.The musician,whose real name was Dennis Lussier,Was leader of the Motown songwriting,arran... | [
"He died at the age of68 in a Washington clinic.",
"He is a musician behind many hit songs.",
"He wrote\"I'm Still Waiting\"for Martha Reeves.",
"His final work is to be released in May."
] |
A sprain is a strain or tear in what part of the body? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A sprain is a strain or tear in what part of the body? | a ligament | science | null | null | null | torso | stomach | skeleton | a ligament | Another type of skeletal system injury is a sprain. A sprain is a strain or tear in a ligament that has been twisted or stretched too far. Ankle sprains are a common type of sprain. Athletes often strain a ligament in the knee called the ACL. Warming up adequately and stretching before playing sports may reduce the ris... | null | null | null |
People who think happiness lies in the town would feel that _ if they had to live outside London. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go in to their offices or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up early in the morning and reach home late in the evening.
One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high154.txt | Many people who work in London prefer to live outside it, and to go in to their offices or schools every day by train, car or bus, even though this means they have to get up early in the morning and reach home late in the evening.
One advantage of living outside London is that houses are cheaper. Even a small flat in L... | [
"their life was meaningless",
"their life was invaluable",
"they didn't deserve a happy life",
"they were not worthy of their happy life"
] |
When Tyler was talking in class, the teacher advised him to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tyler was a troublesome student. He sat in the back row. Every time I called him to answer questions, he'd reply with a flip answer. If he got it wrong, he would get very angry.
Usually kids could sit quietly in class. However, Tyler was just loud. One day, Tyler was talking while I was teaching. I said to him... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7233.txt | Tyler was a troublesome student. He sat in the back row. Every time I called him to answer questions, he'd reply with a flip answer. If he got it wrong, he would get very angry.
Usually kids could sit quietly in class. However, Tyler was just loud. One day, Tyler was talking while I was teaching. I said to him, "Tyler,... | [
"join in their discussion",
"have his own discussion",
"get up from his chair",
"go out of school"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true of loud music? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Listening to music while you drive can improve your speed and ability to get away from accidents, according to Australian psychologists. But turning your car radio up to full volume could probably make you end up in an accident. The performance of difficult tasks can be influenced if people are subjected to lo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18662.txt | Listening to music while you drive can improve your speed and ability to get away from accidents, according to Australian psychologists. But turning your car radio up to full volume could probably make you end up in an accident. The performance of difficult tasks can be influenced if people are subjected to loud noise.... | [
"It helped the performers to brake sooner at red lights.",
"It quickened the performers' response to objects in their central field of sight",
"It helped the performers to respond faster to objects suddenly stepping in the way.",
"It can sometimes do harm to drivers."
] |
What is used to report the results of scientific measurements? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is used to report the results of scientific measurements? | si units | science | null | null | null | los units | bi units | latin units | si units | The number in the measurement can be represented in different ways, including decimal form and scientific notation. (Scientific notation is also known as exponential notation; a review of this topic can be found in Appendix B. ) For example, the maximum takeoff weight of a Boeing 777-200ER airliner is 298,000 kilograms... | null | null | null |
Secondary pollutants form from chemical reactions that occur when pollution is exposed to what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Secondary pollutants form from chemical reactions that occur when pollution is exposed to what? | sunlight | science | null | null | null | air | humans | water | sunlight | Secondary pollutants form from chemical reactions that occur when pollution is exposed to sunlight. | null | null | null |
Why did Mr. Green's kids want nothing to have for dinner? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Green and his family decided to live in Beijing for two weeks.
One morning they left for the Great Wall by bus at 9:00. It took them about one hour and a half to get there. Then they visited the Great Wall and took lots of photos. Four hours later it began to rain. They had to go back to the hotel. After g... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6755.txt | Mr. Green and his family decided to live in Beijing for two weeks.
One morning they left for the Great Wall by bus at 9:00. It took them about one hour and a half to get there. Then they visited the Great Wall and took lots of photos. Four hours later it began to rain. They had to go back to the hotel. After getting to... | [
"Because they were full.",
"Because they were very tired.",
"Because they were sad that their camera was lost.",
"Because they were busy looking at the photos."
] |
George Pickens wished for a robbery because it would _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"I wish our bank would be robbed," said George Pickens, the bank clerk, to himself. "If one day a robber holds up me. And if I have to give him a certain amount of money. What is to prevent me keeping all the money left and claiming that the robber had taken it?" Just then a tall and strong man walked in, wear... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18982.txt | "I wish our bank would be robbed," said George Pickens, the bank clerk, to himself. "If one day a robber holds up me. And if I have to give him a certain amount of money. What is to prevent me keeping all the money left and claiming that the robber had taken it?" Just then a tall and strong man walked in, wearing a mas... | [
"show that the bank was important",
"help him take money without being caught",
"make him look like a hero",
"give Mr. Burrows a good lesson"
] |
Mr. John jogs for 1 hour 30 minutes in the morning every day. How much time (in hours) will he have spent jogging after two weeks? | There are 60 minutes in an hour so 1 hour 30 minutes is equivalent to [1 + (30/60)] hours = <<1.5=1.5>>1.5 hours
There are 7 days in a week so he spends 1.5*7 = <<7*1.5=10.5>>10.5 hours jogging every week
After 2 weeks he will have spent 2*10.5 = <<2*10.5=21>>21 hours jogging.
#### 21 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mr. John jogs for 1 hour 30 minutes in the morning every day. How much time (in hours) will he have spent jogging after two weeks? | There are 60 minutes in an hour so 1 hour 30 minutes is equivalent to [1 + (30/60)] hours = <<1.5=1.5>>1.5 hours
There are 7 days in a week so he spends 1.5*7 = <<7*1.5=10.5>>10.5 hours jogging every week
After 2 weeks he will have spent 2*10.5 = <<2*10.5=21>>21 hours jogging.
#### 21 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why has smog become a common concern? _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Since the beginning of the year, smog has covered parts of North China. In January, Beijing saw only five days without smog. The rising PM2.5 readings terrified many people, and some health experts said that whenever the smog gets serious, hospitals receive more patients suffering acute respiratory and hear... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7611.txt | Since the beginning of the year, smog has covered parts of North China. In January, Beijing saw only five days without smog. The rising PM2.5 readings terrified many people, and some health experts said that whenever the smog gets serious, hospitals receive more patients suffering acute respiratory and heart disease... | [
"Because people have to pay higher prices.",
"Because a popular onlinepost discussed it.",
"Because we have to develop industry.",
"Because nobody can avoid it."
] |
May is always the busiest month because the parents want to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Guidance Department at Burrville High School has a staff of eleven. Most of their work is done with the students. But the staff sees a lot of parents, too.
"Parent meetings form a clear monthly pattern," says Mildred Foreman, Guidance Director. "This pattern stays much the same from year to year. The ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22524.txt | The Guidance Department at Burrville High School has a staff of eleven. Most of their work is done with the students. But the staff sees a lot of parents, too.
"Parent meetings form a clear monthly pattern," says Mildred Foreman, Guidance Director. "This pattern stays much the same from year to year. The busy mont... | [
"discuss schedules with the staff",
"have something done to help their children's promotion",
"know how their children are getting on with their lessons",
"do something good for the school or the staff"
] |
Frank Furedi believes that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All schoolchildren should have "happiness" lessons up to the age of 18 to combat growing levels of depression, according to a senior government adviser.
"Pupils should study subjects such as how to manage feelings, attitudes to work and money, channeling negative emotions and even how to take a critical view... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16999.txt | All schoolchildren should have "happiness" lessons up to the age of 18 to combat growing levels of depression, according to a senior government adviser.
"Pupils should study subjects such as how to manage feelings, attitudes to work and money, channeling negative emotions and even how to take a critical view of the m... | [
"happiness lessons should be taught to children",
"happiness lessons are just a waste of time",
"formal teaching can go side by side with happiness lessons",
"formal teaching should not give way to happiness lessons"
] |
At what age do children in America spend about five and a half hours on the media a day? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Zach Linsky, 11, watches TV for 3 and a half hours a day and plays video games every other day. Zach, a sixth grader in Washington, D. C., is an American. But unlike many kids, he doesn't have a TV, VCR, or computer in his bedroom. He only has a boom box .
The survey of 3,155 kids, aged 2 to 18, shows that th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle517.txt | Zach Linsky, 11, watches TV for 3 and a half hours a day and plays video games every other day. Zach, a sixth grader in Washington, D. C., is an American. But unlike many kids, he doesn't have a TV, VCR, or computer in his bedroom. He only has a boom box .
The survey of 3,155 kids, aged 2 to 18, shows that they spend ... | [
"Aged 2 to 7.",
"Aged 2 to 18.",
"Aged 8 to 18.",
"Aged 2 to 11."
] |
According to the passage, which of the following is true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The small number of newborn babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social situation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia. When people talk about it, you can hear a word invented in Japan. which means Double Income Kids .
In many major Asian cities like Seoul, Singapore, ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7365.txt | The small number of newborn babies, which has been caused by high prices and the changing social situation of women, is one of the most serious problems in Asia. When people talk about it, you can hear a word invented in Japan. which means Double Income Kids .
In many major Asian cities like Seoul, Singapore, and Tokyo... | [
"It is easy for a couple to afford a child in Asia.",
"The prices of in Asia are quite low now.",
"Fewer and fewer married women wan to have a job.",
"The word \"DINKS\" appeared in an Asian country."
] |
The author's purpose of writing this passage is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Anyone driving the twists of Highway 1 between San Francisco and Los Angeles recently may have glimpsed a Toyota Prius car with a curious-looking thing on the roof. Harder to notice was that the person at the wheel was not actually driving. The car is a project of Google, which has been working in secret but i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22932.txt | Anyone driving the twists of Highway 1 between San Francisco and Los Angeles recently may have glimpsed a Toyota Prius car with a curious-looking thing on the roof. Harder to notice was that the person at the wheel was not actually driving. The car is a project of Google, which has been working in secret but in plain v... | [
"to call on more people to buy the new car",
"to tell us something about the artificial intelligence",
"to introduce the new invention of Google",
"to describe the development of the Internet"
] |
According to the author, what causes our current and future global problems? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is true that world population is growing, but this is not the cause of our current and future global problems. Believing this will cause us to ignore the real problem and risk long-term damage to our planet.
Let me start by explaining why overpopulation is a _ . For one thing, the UN Population Division reg... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13188.txt | It is true that world population is growing, but this is not the cause of our current and future global problems. Believing this will cause us to ignore the real problem and risk long-term damage to our planet.
Let me start by explaining why overpopulation is a _ . For one thing, the UN Population Division regularly pr... | [
"The increase in population.",
"Shortage of food and water.",
"The fast growth of material needs.",
"Failure to protect the environment."
] |
Because of _ Dou Kou could write his books. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dou Kou, a Chinese boy, is called "the youngest writer in the world" .He has written 3 books now.
Dou Kou was born in Jiangsu Province in 1994. When he was 7 months old, his parents started working in over 30 different cities, such as Xi'an and Shenzhen .This kind of life gave him things to think
and write abo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8219.txt | Dou Kou, a Chinese boy, is called "the youngest writer in the world" .He has written 3 books now.
Dou Kou was born in Jiangsu Province in 1994. When he was 7 months old, his parents started working in over 30 different cities, such as Xi'an and Shenzhen .This kind of life gave him things to think
and write about.
When ... | [
"his mother",
"his father",
"school life",
"life in different cities"
] |
The Red Birds ballgame_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Enjoyable Saturday
Do your children enjoy interesting stories,funny games,and exciting dances?Captain Goodfellow will be ready to do all these things with children at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00,free.
Movies at the Museum
Two European movies will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum T... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16890.txt | Enjoyable Saturday
Do your children enjoy interesting stories,funny games,and exciting dances?Captain Goodfellow will be ready to do all these things with children at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at 10:00,free.
Movies at the Museum
Two European movies will be shown on Saturday afternoon at the Museum Theatre.Se... | [
"is in the afternoon",
"is outside",
"is at the gate",
"might be cold"
] |
Who are the youngest at heart according to the survey? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A recent survey made by BUPA, an international healthcare provider, shows that 54 percent of Chinese people aged between 45 and 54 consider themselves old, while 28 percent say that the thought of getting old upsets them. 25 percent are afraid of getting old, and a third worry about life in old age.
BUPA made ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2211.txt | A recent survey made by BUPA, an international healthcare provider, shows that 54 percent of Chinese people aged between 45 and 54 consider themselves old, while 28 percent say that the thought of getting old upsets them. 25 percent are afraid of getting old, and a third worry about life in old age.
BUPA made the surve... | [
"The Indians.",
"The Brazilians",
"The French",
"The Chinese"
] |
What is a measure of the size of sound waves? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is a measure of the size of sound waves? | amplitude | science | null | null | null | frequency | voltage | wavelength | amplitude | Amplitude is a measure of the size of sound waves. It depends on the amount of energy that started the waves. Greater amplitude waves have more energy and greater intensity, so they sound louder. For a video demonstration of the amplitude and loudness of sounds, go to this URL: http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=irqfGYD2... | null | null | null |
The text is mainly about _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can food be free, fresh and easily accessible? That's the bold question that the city of Seattle is hoping to answer with a new experimental farm not far from the city's downtown area that will have fruits and vegetables for anyone to harvest this fall.
On Beacon Hill, just south of central Seattle, landscap... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10208.txt | Can food be free, fresh and easily accessible? That's the bold question that the city of Seattle is hoping to answer with a new experimental farm not far from the city's downtown area that will have fruits and vegetables for anyone to harvest this fall.
On Beacon Hill, just south of central Seattle, landscape develop... | [
"Seattle's free food experiment",
"what the future of forests will be",
"agricultural development in Seattle",
"how to keep in harmony with nature"
] |
What did the clients think of the writer's presentation? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I woke up late and had breakfast in a hurry.I had never been late and didn't want my boss to be unsatisfied.
However,it seemed that the day wasn't a lucky one for me from the very second I left my flat.The moment I wanted to rush downstairs,one of my stiletto heels broke.I had to return to change my red shoes... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13928.txt | I woke up late and had breakfast in a hurry.I had never been late and didn't want my boss to be unsatisfied.
However,it seemed that the day wasn't a lucky one for me from the very second I left my flat.The moment I wanted to rush downstairs,one of my stiletto heels broke.I had to return to change my red shoes.I also h... | [
"Dull.",
"Just so-so.",
"Excellent.",
"Terrible."
] |
Why does Tsinghua University enter the list of the best-looking campuses in the world? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Forbes asked a panel of architects and campus designers to nominate their picks for the best-looking campuses in the world. These are their top choices.
Kenyon College
Gambier, Ohio, US
Mike Evans, a principal at Norfolk, Va., design firm Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company, says to be beautiful a campus mu... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6412.txt | Forbes asked a panel of architects and campus designers to nominate their picks for the best-looking campuses in the world. These are their top choices.
Kenyon College
Gambier, Ohio, US
Mike Evans, a principal at Norfolk, Va., design firm Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas + Company, says to be beautiful a campus must have a... | [
"because the amber trees give the students \"a sense of autumn\" come fall.",
"because the artistic connects between buildings and landscape.",
"because its natural setting plays a big part.",
"because it is founded in 1925."
] |
Muslims do not _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This August, we'll welcome guests from all over the world. Some of them follow their own special cultural traditions. It's important for us to know about them.
*In many countries, such as Thailand, India and Malaysia, people believe that the left hand is unclean. So, it's not proper to use one's left hand to h... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7185.txt | This August, we'll welcome guests from all over the world. Some of them follow their own special cultural traditions. It's important for us to know about them.
*In many countries, such as Thailand, India and Malaysia, people believe that the left hand is unclean. So, it's not proper to use one's left hand to hold food,... | [
"send gifts",
"eat pork",
"drink milk",
"use handkerchiefs"
] |
The passage is mainly about how to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you want to become a fluent English speaker you should take some advice. There are four skills in learning English. They are reading, listening, speaking, and writing. The most important thing you must remember is that if you want to improve your speaking and writing skills, you should first master the skil... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1493.txt | If you want to become a fluent English speaker you should take some advice. There are four skills in learning English. They are reading, listening, speaking, and writing. The most important thing you must remember is that if you want to improve your speaking and writing skills, you should first master the skills of rea... | [
"choose suitable listening materials",
"deal with new words in reading",
"improve your reading ability as quickly as possible",
"become fluent in speaking and writing English"
] |
How do many English people spend their holidays according to the passage ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
DIY, which means Do It Yourself, is quite popular in UK. Lots of stores and supermarkets sell DIY things. TV programs show people how to DIY.
English people like DIY. There is a saying in UK---"An Englishman's home is his castle". Huge numbers of people spend their holidays making their homes beautiful "castle... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle270.txt | DIY, which means Do It Yourself, is quite popular in UK. Lots of stores and supermarkets sell DIY things. TV programs show people how to DIY.
English people like DIY. There is a saying in UK---"An Englishman's home is his castle". Huge numbers of people spend their holidays making their homes beautiful "castles". If th... | [
"Making their homes beautiful.",
"Visiting their friends.",
"Traveling all over the world.",
"Making a lot of money."
] |
Some fish will be over-fished to the point that their species ceases to exist, which is also known as what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Some fish will be over-fished to the point that their species ceases to exist, which is also known as what? | extinction | science | null | null | null | abundance | endangered | accumulation | extinction | will inevitably make it more difficult and costly to grow food. The world’s growing human population faces significant challenges in the increasing costs and other difficulties associated with producing food. Wild Food Sources In addition to growing crops and raising food animals, humans obtain food resources from wild... | null | null | null |
Which of the following is _ a reason for the heavy haze? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BEIJING--Heavy haze still covered north and east China on Saturday, with
highways closed and flights delayed or canceled .
The smoggy weather affected the country's land from north to south, including Beijing, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Hunan, Guangxi and Guangdong, with visibility less t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6712.txt | BEIJING--Heavy haze still covered north and east China on Saturday, with
highways closed and flights delayed or canceled .
The smoggy weather affected the country's land from north to south, including Beijing, Hebei, Shandong, Jiangsu, Shanghai, Zhejiang, Hunan, Guangxi and Guangdong, with visibility less than 50 me... | [
"Bad weather conditions.",
"Too many flights.",
"Motor vehicle exhaust.",
"Coal use."
] |
The main purpose of the passage is to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
CHICAGO (Reuters) - Smoking not only can wrinkle the face and turn it yellow -- it can do the same to the whole body, researchers reported on Monday.
The study, published in the Archives of Dermatology, shows that smoking affects the skin all over the body -- even skin protected from the sun.
"We examined non... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3668.txt | CHICAGO (Reuters) - Smoking not only can wrinkle the face and turn it yellow -- it can do the same to the whole body, researchers reported on Monday.
The study, published in the Archives of Dermatology, shows that smoking affects the skin all over the body -- even skin protected from the sun.
"We examined non-facial s... | [
"inform people about the result of the study",
"advise people how to protect skin",
"warn people not to smoke again",
"introduce a new way of avoiding skin aging"
] |
Human beings have benefited a lot from seafood because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Maps of the world's population show that the majority of people today live near water. We live along coastlines, around bays, up the course of rivers and streams and on islands. We also vacation at the beach and find comfort fishing on a lake. Nothing makes small children happier than the chance of playing in ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23813.txt | Maps of the world's population show that the majority of people today live near water. We live along coastlines, around bays, up the course of rivers and streams and on islands. We also vacation at the beach and find comfort fishing on a lake. Nothing makes small children happier than the chance of playing in water.
M... | [
"seafood has enough water and is fresh",
"fishes in the sea have large and complex brains",
"our ancestors had nothing to eat but seafood",
"it is abundant in fatty acids promoting brain cell growth"
] |
The passage is most probably _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How many coins nave you got in your pocket right now? Three? Two? A bent one?
With a phonecard you can make up to 200 calls without any change at all.
(1) What do you do with it?
Go to a telephone box marked(you guessed it) "phonecard".Put in your card, make your call and when you've finished, a screen tells y... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7797.txt | How many coins nave you got in your pocket right now? Three? Two? A bent one?
With a phonecard you can make up to 200 calls without any change at all.
(1) What do you do with it?
Go to a telephone box marked(you guessed it) "phonecard".Put in your card, make your call and when you've finished, a screen tells you how mu... | [
"a warning",
"a note",
"an advertisement",
"an announcement"
] |
We can infer from the text that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Poetry is an interesting form of writing. It is very free, has few _ and can be a great way to express feelings. Writing a poem is all about observing the world within you or around you.
To write a poem, first you should begin with an idea or inspiration. Inspiration may come at any time unexpectedly. It may b... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1831.txt | Poetry is an interesting form of writing. It is very free, has few _ and can be a great way to express feelings. Writing a poem is all about observing the world within you or around you.
To write a poem, first you should begin with an idea or inspiration. Inspiration may come at any time unexpectedly. It may be a speci... | [
"writing poems needs imagination and the ability to use language well",
"people can get more ideas if they often share their poems with others",
"people should first learn to write epic poetry, then dramatic poetry",
"people need to write down every feeling they want to release at a time"
] |
Why do most people feel hard to make their travel dream come true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To travel around the world is the dream of many adventurous people. But very few people can afford a global tour because hotels, food and airplane tickets are too expensive. Some people, however, have thought of some ways to realize their dreams.
Laura Cody and Tanbay Theune, a couple from Britain, decided to ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12985.txt | To travel around the world is the dream of many adventurous people. But very few people can afford a global tour because hotels, food and airplane tickets are too expensive. Some people, however, have thought of some ways to realize their dreams.
Laura Cody and Tanbay Theune, a couple from Britain, decided to travel ar... | [
"Because they can hardly find hotels.",
"Because the food is not healthy.",
"Because the cost of travel is high.",
"Because they are afraid of adventure."
] |
We can infer from the article that the author is _ human settlements on Mars. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A MILLION people on Mars within 100 years. This is the brave vision of Elon Musk, the founder of the space technology company SpaceX.
"We need to be laser-focused on becoming a multi-planet civilization. That's the next step," he said in a recent interview with Aeon magazine. Musk expects to see about 80,0... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8001.txt | A MILLION people on Mars within 100 years. This is the brave vision of Elon Musk, the founder of the space technology company SpaceX.
"We need to be laser-focused on becoming a multi-planet civilization. That's the next step," he said in a recent interview with Aeon magazine. Musk expects to see about 80,000 people... | [
"doubtful of",
"strongly against",
"optimistic about",
"uninterested in"
] |
With a RFID implanted, which of the following will Mr. Donelson be able to do? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A small group of people around the world have started implanting microchips to link the body and the computer.
Mr. Donelson and three friends, who had driven 100 miles from their homes in Loockport, New York, to have the implants put in by Dr. Jesse Villemaire, whom they had persuaded to do the work, are part... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14616.txt | A small group of people around the world have started implanting microchips to link the body and the computer.
Mr. Donelson and three friends, who had driven 100 miles from their homes in Loockport, New York, to have the implants put in by Dr. Jesse Villemaire, whom they had persuaded to do the work, are part of a sma... | [
"Make a safety gate open with a knock of a card.",
"Make bridge and tunnel traffic flow smoothly with an E-Zpass.",
"Open doors and unlock his car with a wave of his hand.",
"Turn his body and brain directly into computers."
] |
How long has the People's Action Party (PAP) ruled Singapore? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lee Kuan Yew, former prime minister of Singapore, died on Monday, March 23, 2015, at the age of 91, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office.
Lee, a Cambridge-educated lawyer, is widely credited with building Singapore into one of the world's wealthiest nations. He co-founded the Peopl... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5167.txt | Lee Kuan Yew, former prime minister of Singapore, died on Monday, March 23, 2015, at the age of 91, according to a statement released by the Prime Minister's Office.
Lee, a Cambridge-educated lawyer, is widely credited with building Singapore into one of the world's wealthiest nations. He co-founded the People's Actio... | [
"56.",
"50.",
"39.",
"37."
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According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true about McCurdy? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It isn't often that an entire industry is symbolized in the figure of a single human being, and such is the case with Canadian aviation and the aircraft industry. The man is the Hon. John A. D. McCurdy and the life story of this still vigorous , distinguished Canadian is at once and at the same time the thrill... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20296.txt | It isn't often that an entire industry is symbolized in the figure of a single human being, and such is the case with Canadian aviation and the aircraft industry. The man is the Hon. John A. D. McCurdy and the life story of this still vigorous , distinguished Canadian is at once and at the same time the thrilling histo... | [
"He was a Canadian.",
"He is regarded as the symbol of Canadian aviation and aircraft industry.",
"He is the first man to finish a figure high in the air.",
"He now lives in Baddeck."
] |
Today Mr.Brown comes home _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr.Brown is 80 years old.Every morning he goes for a walk in the park.And he comes home at twelve thirty for lunch.But today a car stops at his house.At twelve,two policemen help him get out.One of them says to Mr.Brown's daughter,"The old man can't find his way in the park.He asks us to take him home by car."... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5302.txt | Mr.Brown is 80 years old.Every morning he goes for a walk in the park.And he comes home at twelve thirty for lunch.But today a car stops at his house.At twelve,two policemen help him get out.One of them says to Mr.Brown's daughter,"The old man can't find his way in the park.He asks us to take him home by car."The daugh... | [
"by car",
"by bike",
"by bus",
"on foot"
] |
Which of the following is true according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
These young men were a different kind of prisoner from those we had seen before. They were brave, and hostile; they would not take orders, and shouted "Amandla!" at every opportunity. Their instinct was to confront rather than cooperate.
The authorities did not know how to handle them, and they t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17557.txt | These young men were a different kind of prisoner from those we had seen before. They were brave, and hostile; they would not take orders, and shouted "Amandla!" at every opportunity. Their instinct was to confront rather than cooperate.
The authorities did not know how to handle them, and they turned the... | [
"Officers of the prison turned the island upside down to discipline the young men.",
"The Rivonia Trialists felt honored to be regarded as moderates.",
"Conditions of the prison were far more unsatisfactory in 1964.",
"The young men regarded the author as a follower of the authorities."
] |
According to the passage, _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Five Ways to Rock the Rest of the Semester
With exams around the corner, how can you possibly pack in one more English word, let alone the causes of the Cold War? Don't worry. Here is our handy guide to help you
Power Down
So you stayed up too late last night reading Mockingjay for the fifth time. Oops! When y... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5255.txt | Five Ways to Rock the Rest of the Semester
With exams around the corner, how can you possibly pack in one more English word, let alone the causes of the Cold War? Don't worry. Here is our handy guide to help you
Power Down
So you stayed up too late last night reading Mockingjay for the fifth time. Oops! When you're tha... | [
"it's good to study under the covers for some time every day",
"you cannot skip the difficult questions and go on to the rest",
"you can have some snacks and drink enough water to refresh yourself in exams",
"when taking notes, you should record whatever the teacher says"
] |
Which of the following is a way to save online time? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you've been joining in chat room conversations, or trading e-mails with net pals , you have become one of the millions who write in a special, short form of English.
Throughout the world, every night children and their elders are "talking" online-many of them are talking at the same time.
It's fast: trying... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15475.txt | If you've been joining in chat room conversations, or trading e-mails with net pals , you have become one of the millions who write in a special, short form of English.
Throughout the world, every night children and their elders are "talking" online-many of them are talking at the same time.
It's fast: trying talking ... | [
"People seldom use capital letters or punctuation marks.",
"Many people draw pictures.",
"People only use the mouse instead of the keyboard.",
"People never use the \"Shift\" key."
] |
There are three machines in a factory. Machine A can put caps on 12 bottles in 1 minute. Machine B can put caps to 2 fewer bottles than Machine A. Machine C can put caps to 5 more bottles than Machine B. How many bottles can those three machines put caps on in 10 minutes? | Machine A can put caps on 12 x 10 = <<12*10=120>>120 bottles in 10 minutes.
Machine B can put caps on 12 - 2 = <<12-2=10>>10 bottles in 1 minute.
So in 10 minutes, machine B can put caps on 10 x 10 = <<10*10=100>>100 bottles.
Machine c can put caps on 10 + 5 = <<10+5=15>>15 bottles in 1 minute.
So in 10 minutes, machin... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are three machines in a factory. Machine A can put caps on 12 bottles in 1 minute. Machine B can put caps to 2 fewer bottles than Machine A. Machine C can put caps to 5 more bottles than Machine B. How many bottles can those three machines put caps on in 10 minutes? | Machine A can put caps on 12 x 10 = <<12*10=120>>120 bottles in 10 minutes.
Machine B can put caps on 12 - 2 = <<12-2=10>>10 bottles in 1 minute.
So in 10 minutes, machine B can put caps on 10 x 10 = <<10*10=100>>100 bottles.
Machine c can put caps on 10 + 5 = <<10+5=15>>15 bottles in 1 minute.
So in 10 minutes, machin... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My father was a foreman of a sugar-cane plantation in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. My first job was to drive the oxen that ploughed the cane fields. I would walk behind an ox, guiding him with a broomstick. For $ 1 a day, I worked eight hours straight, with no food breaks.
It was very _ work, but it prepared me f... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4328.txt | My father was a foreman of a sugar-cane plantation in Rio Piedras, Puerto Rico. My first job was to drive the oxen that ploughed the cane fields. I would walk behind an ox, guiding him with a broomstick. For $ 1 a day, I worked eight hours straight, with no food breaks.
It was very _ work, but it prepared me for life a... | [
"He wanted to be a successful golfer.",
"He wanted to run a golf course near his house.",
"He was satisfied with the job he got on a plantation.",
"He wanted to make money by guiding oxen with a broomstick."
] |
What can we conclude from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mail lay scattered across the kitchen table. I couldn't put off sorting through it any longer. I checked the envelopes, putting aside the ones addressed to my husband.
It had been over three years since Bob had died. To friends and family it looked like I had moved past the worst of my sorrow. I took care of m... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14915.txt | Mail lay scattered across the kitchen table. I couldn't put off sorting through it any longer. I checked the envelopes, putting aside the ones addressed to my husband.
It had been over three years since Bob had died. To friends and family it looked like I had moved past the worst of my sorrow. I took care of my house, ... | [
"The writer decided to settle down in Haiti at last.",
"The writer overcame her loss by helping others.",
"The writer taught the children to sing in English.",
"The writer picked up Creole during her stay there."
] |
Lagoon island is populated by alligators. Half the alligators are male. The rest are female. Among the females, 40% are juveniles. There are 15 adult females. How many male alligators are there? | 60% of female alligators are adults because 100 - 40 = <<100-40=60>>60
There are 25 female alligators because 15 / .6 = <<15/.6=25>>25
There are 50 alligators in total because 25 / .5 = <<25/.5=50>>50
There are 25 male alligators because 50 / 2 = <<50/2=25>>25
#### 25 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Lagoon island is populated by alligators. Half the alligators are male. The rest are female. Among the females, 40% are juveniles. There are 15 adult females. How many male alligators are there? | 60% of female alligators are adults because 100 - 40 = <<100-40=60>>60
There are 25 female alligators because 15 / .6 = <<15/.6=25>>25
There are 50 alligators in total because 25 / .5 = <<25/.5=50>>50
There are 25 male alligators because 50 / 2 = <<50/2=25>>25
#### 25 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The local school is holding a big fair to raise money for 5 classes that want to go on a trip. 150 people came to the party and paid a total of $368 for entrance tickets. There was a raffle which brought in $343. The sale of cakes and drinks brought $279. At the end of the fair, the principal of the school shared the m... | First, let’s calculate the total amount of money collected, which is 368 + 343 + 279 = $<<368+343+279=990>>990.
Let us now share this sum between the 5 classes: 990 / 5 = $<<990/5=198>>198.
#### 198 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | The local school is holding a big fair to raise money for 5 classes that want to go on a trip. 150 people came to the party and paid a total of $368 for entrance tickets. There was a raffle which brought in $343. The sale of cakes and drinks brought $279. At the end of the fair, the principal of the school shared the m... | First, let’s calculate the total amount of money collected, which is 368 + 343 + 279 = $<<368+343+279=990>>990.
Let us now share this sum between the 5 classes: 990 / 5 = $<<990/5=198>>198.
#### 198 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to the passage, _ were missing in the tsunami. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you still remember the disaster several years ago? In Indonesia thousands of people were killed by the tsunami that washed people out to sea and pulled children out of their parents' arms. "The weather was fine with no clouds .There was no warning and suddenly the sea water just hit the city. In some par... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle194.txt | Do you still remember the disaster several years ago? In Indonesia thousands of people were killed by the tsunami that washed people out to sea and pulled children out of their parents' arms. "The weather was fine with no clouds .There was no warning and suddenly the sea water just hit the city. In some parts the wa... | [
"some officials",
"some of Sadli's friends",
"some children under the age of ten",
"some of Lelana's workmates"
] |
The four major classes of biological macromolecules include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and what else? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The four major classes of biological macromolecules include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and what else? | nucleic acids | science | null | null | null | structural acids | liquids | fats | nucleic acids | 3.1 | Synthesis of Biological Macromolecules By the end of this section, you will be able to: • Understand the synthesis of macromolecules • Explain dehydration (or condensation) and hydrolysis reactions As you’ve learned, biological macromolecules are large molecules, necessary for life, that are built from smaller or... | null | null | null |
Where does Mr Brown want to go? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr Brown lives on Green Street now. He wants to send a postcard to his pen pal in Toronto,but he doesn't know where the post office is."Which is the way to the post office?"he asks his new neighbor Joe. "I want to send a postcard to Toronto.""The post office is quite far from here," answers Joe. "If you only w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2799.txt | Mr Brown lives on Green Street now. He wants to send a postcard to his pen pal in Toronto,but he doesn't know where the post office is."Which is the way to the post office?"he asks his new neighbor Joe. "I want to send a postcard to Toronto.""The post office is quite far from here," answers Joe. "If you only want to po... | [
"A pen pal's house.",
"A mailbox.",
"A post office",
"Toronto."
] |
The man bought the book because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Touchstone
When the great library of Alexandria burned, the story goes, one book was saved. But it was not a valuable book, and so a poor man, who could read little, bought it for very little money.
The book wasn't very interesting, but between its pages there was something very interesting indeed. It was ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16160.txt | The Touchstone
When the great library of Alexandria burned, the story goes, one book was saved. But it was not a valuable book, and so a poor man, who could read little, bought it for very little money.
The book wasn't very interesting, but between its pages there was something very interesting indeed. It was a thin st... | [
"he wanted to read it",
"it was very interesting",
"there was a secret in the book",
"he wanted to find the touchstone"
] |
What's George Garritan's attitude toward the "gap year"? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dennis Sinar, 51, a doctor from Washington, N. C., is quick to explain why he took a yearlong break from his job. "I was pretty burned out after practicing medicine for 26 years. I needed a recharge." So he took a "gap year", from July 2011 to June 2012, to explore things like ancient buildings, antique restor... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6687.txt | Dennis Sinar, 51, a doctor from Washington, N. C., is quick to explain why he took a yearlong break from his job. "I was pretty burned out after practicing medicine for 26 years. I needed a recharge." So he took a "gap year", from July 2011 to June 2012, to explore things like ancient buildings, antique restoration, an... | [
"Unhappy..",
"Positive",
"Uninterested.",
"Negative."
] |
A small community is building their first water treatment plant, but has limited amounts of land and money available. One of the council members suggests reducing costs and land needs by leaving out the aeration pond. The plant supervisor explains that aeration is a necessary step in treating drinking water. What is th... | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | A small community is building their first water treatment plant, but has limited amounts of land and money available. One of the council members suggests reducing costs and land needs by leaving out the aeration pond. The plant supervisor explains that aeration is a necessary step in treating drinking water. What is th... | Correct answer: A | science | Mercury_416594 | {
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What can we infer from the passage about the Cultural Revolution? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mo Yan was born in 1955, in GaomiCounty inShandongprovince to a family of farmers. Mo was 11 years old when theCultural Revolutionwas launched, at which time he left school to work as a farmer. At the age of 18, he began to work at a cotton factory. During Mo's teenage years, with a series of political campaig... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22822.txt | Mo Yan was born in 1955, in GaomiCounty inShandongprovince to a family of farmers. Mo was 11 years old when theCultural Revolutionwas launched, at which time he left school to work as a farmer. At the age of 18, he began to work at a cotton factory. During Mo's teenage years, with a series of political campaigns from t... | [
"The Culture Revolution lasted for 10 years.",
"People were not allowed to speak outside during that time.",
"People had no access to foreign literature during that time.",
"It happened at the same time as the Great Leap Forward."
] |
The writer of this letter is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mr. Heppell,
I am Sabrina Akhtar studying in a high school and I've noticed that forests are disappearing.
Forests are disappearing around the world each year. This is because of many different things such as farming and tourism pollution. If we stop doing these things, there will be a good future for peo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7021.txt | Dear Mr. Heppell,
I am Sabrina Akhtar studying in a high school and I've noticed that forests are disappearing.
Forests are disappearing around the world each year. This is because of many different things such as farming and tourism pollution. If we stop doing these things, there will be a good future for people of to... | [
"a student",
"a teacher",
"an officer",
"a driver"
] |
Tom, an avid stamp collector, has 3,000 stamps in his collection. He is very sad because he lost his job last Friday. His brother, Mike, and best friend, Harry, try to cheer him up with more stamps. Harry’s gift to Tom is 10 more stamps than twice Mike’s gift. If Mike has given Tom 17 stamps, how many stamps does Tom’s... | Twice the number of stamps given by Mike is 17 stamps * 2 = <<17*2=34>>34 stamps
Harry therefore gave Tom 10 stamps + 34 stamps = <<10+34=44>>44 stamps
Combining both gifts gives a gift total of 44 stamps + 17 stamps = <<44+17=61>>61 stamps
The total number of stamps in Tom’s collection is now 3000 stamps + 61 stamps =... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tom, an avid stamp collector, has 3,000 stamps in his collection. He is very sad because he lost his job last Friday. His brother, Mike, and best friend, Harry, try to cheer him up with more stamps. Harry’s gift to Tom is 10 more stamps than twice Mike’s gift. If Mike has given Tom 17 stamps, how many stamps does Tom’s... | Twice the number of stamps given by Mike is 17 stamps * 2 = <<17*2=34>>34 stamps
Harry therefore gave Tom 10 stamps + 34 stamps = <<10+34=44>>44 stamps
Combining both gifts gives a gift total of 44 stamps + 17 stamps = <<44+17=61>>61 stamps
The total number of stamps in Tom’s collection is now 3000 stamps + 61 stamps =... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The writer says a critic _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Criticism is judgement.A critic is a judge.A judgement study and think about the material presented to him, accept it, correct it, or reject it after thinking over what he has read, watched or heard.
Another word for criticism is appreciation.When I criticize or appreciate some objector another, I look for its... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9741.txt | Criticism is judgement.A critic is a judge.A judgement study and think about the material presented to him, accept it, correct it, or reject it after thinking over what he has read, watched or heard.
Another word for criticism is appreciation.When I criticize or appreciate some objector another, I look for its good poi... | [
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"understand the background on which the works are based",
"looks for the good and bad points of the material he has read"
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Open the window so that _ if the building is on fire. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What are you going to do if you are in a burning house? How will you escape? Do you know how to save yourself? Please read the following passage.
Escaping a fire is a serious matter.Knowing what to do during a fire can save your life.It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3075.txt | What are you going to do if you are in a burning house? How will you escape? Do you know how to save yourself? Please read the following passage.
Escaping a fire is a serious matter.Knowing what to do during a fire can save your life.It is important to know the ways you can use and show them to everyone in the family,s... | [
"you can get fresh air",
"you can call for help",
"you can easily jump off",
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Who likes strawberries very much? _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We go shopping on Sunday. I often go to the supermarket with my mother on Sunday morning. Father likes fruit very much. We buy some bananas for him. Mother likes red apples, but the apples in the supermarket are green. We don't buy them. The strawberries are very nice. Mother likes them very much and buys... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4673.txt | We go shopping on Sunday. I often go to the supermarket with my mother on Sunday morning. Father likes fruit very much. We buy some bananas for him. Mother likes red apples, but the apples in the supermarket are green. We don't buy them. The strawberries are very nice. Mother likes them very much and buys some for... | [
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Carbon on Earth is found in both living and nonliving matter. In order for carbon to be continuously available, it must be recycled. Through which process is carbon made available in the atmosphere? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Carbon on Earth is found in both living and nonliving matter. In order for carbon to be continuously available, it must be recycled. Through which process is carbon made available in the atmosphere?
Choices:
A. formation of fossil fuels
B. layering of soil
C. plant photosynthesis
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We can infer that Bob felt _ when he went back to the group. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last summer, 15-year-old Bob had a problem. Like a lot of children, Bob was interested in doing many things. He liked dancing most and wanted to join a dancing group. But Bob's high school didn't have a boys' dancing group but a girls' group. He tried to join the girls' group. And he made it.
Bob thought his p... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6997.txt | Last summer, 15-year-old Bob had a problem. Like a lot of children, Bob was interested in doing many things. He liked dancing most and wanted to join a dancing group. But Bob's high school didn't have a boys' dancing group but a girls' group. He tried to join the girls' group. And he made it.
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When an animal is in a negative mood state, _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How can we measure animals' emotions? A new study of animal's emotions suggests that, as in humans, emotions can tell animals about how dangerous their world is, and guide the choices that they make. The article of the study by Bristol University's professor Mike Mendl was published online.
An animal living in... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5732.txt | How can we measure animals' emotions? A new study of animal's emotions suggests that, as in humans, emotions can tell animals about how dangerous their world is, and guide the choices that they make. The article of the study by Bristol University's professor Mike Mendl was published online.
An animal living in an envir... | [
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Carrying a mini backpack can help you because | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Traveling should be easy and enjoyable, and one of the ways to make sure your trip remains fun is to know exactly how to keep your valuables safe.
If you are traveling alone, distribute your money through your luggage. Place most of it in your main suitcase or bag. Make a rough estimate of how much money you w... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10801.txt | Traveling should be easy and enjoyable, and one of the ways to make sure your trip remains fun is to know exactly how to keep your valuables safe.
If you are traveling alone, distribute your money through your luggage. Place most of it in your main suitcase or bag. Make a rough estimate of how much money you will spend... | [
"it is convenient to carry and monitor.",
"it is easier to carry your baby.",
"it reduce the burden on your back.",
"it can use to carry more things."
] |
Where was Barack Obama born? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Barak Obama(.), a black man, is the president of the United States now. He was born on August 4th, 1961, in Hawaii and has lived in many places. His mother was from Kansas and his father was from Kenya . Obama went to Columbia University in New York and got a law degree at Harvard University in Massachus... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1337.txt | Barak Obama(.), a black man, is the president of the United States now. He was born on August 4th, 1961, in Hawaii and has lived in many places. His mother was from Kansas and his father was from Kenya . Obama went to Columbia University in New York and got a law degree at Harvard University in Massachusetts . Hi... | [
"In Kansas.",
"In Hawaii.",
"In Kenya.",
"In Massachusetts."
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According to this passage, we can know that the rules for mobile phones are _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The mobile phone rule is just common polite behavior. Most people today have a mobile phone. In fact, many people can't imagine how they ever get along without them. However, many people also complain about mobile phone users. People complain about other people loudly discussing personal matters in public pla... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8879.txt | The mobile phone rule is just common polite behavior. Most people today have a mobile phone. In fact, many people can't imagine how they ever get along without them. However, many people also complain about mobile phone users. People complain about other people loudly discussing personal matters in public places. They... | [
"far from our satisfaction",
"getting worse",
"making people disappointed",
"developing gradually"
] |
What does the writer think of the Internet? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today almost everyone knows computers and the Internet. If I ask you "What is the most important in your life ?" maybe you will say "Computers and the Internet."
The first computer was made in 1946. It was very big but it worked slowly . Today computers are getting smaller and smaller. But they work faster and... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high51.txt | Today almost everyone knows computers and the Internet. If I ask you "What is the most important in your life ?" maybe you will say "Computers and the Internet."
The first computer was made in 1946. It was very big but it worked slowly . Today computers are getting smaller and smaller. But they work faster and faster. ... | [
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"It can make students study harder.",
"It is not good for students.",
"It is helpful, but we can't do everything on it."
] |
According to the text, Agmlauncher is _ bottled water. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Despite organized anti-bottled-water campaigns across the country and a noisy debate about bottled water's environmental effect, Americans are buying more bottled water than ever.
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Why do so many people seem to t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23694.txt | Despite organized anti-bottled-water campaigns across the country and a noisy debate about bottled water's environmental effect, Americans are buying more bottled water than ever.
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Why do so many people seem to think they... | [
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The purpose of the Exercise Flood Call is to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A few months ago, millions of people in London heard alarms all over the town. The Emergency Services, the Fire Departments, the Police, hospitals, and ambulances stood by, ready to go into action. In railway underground stations, people read notices and maps that told them where to go and what to do in the em... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8840.txt | A few months ago, millions of people in London heard alarms all over the town. The Emergency Services, the Fire Departments, the Police, hospitals, and ambulances stood by, ready to go into action. In railway underground stations, people read notices and maps that told them where to go and what to do in the emergency. ... | [
"train the civil service for the flood",
"prevent the flood from happening",
"fill people in London with alarm",
"prepare people against floods"
] |
The passage mainly tells us _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cars are lots of fun, but they could also be dangerous. We have to be careful when we drive them or ride in them.
It's always a good idea to put on your seat belt when you're in a car. Why? Think about this example: You put an egg on a skateboard and give it a push. If the skateboard hits a stone, it will stop... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle134.txt | Cars are lots of fun, but they could also be dangerous. We have to be careful when we drive them or ride in them.
It's always a good idea to put on your seat belt when you're in a car. Why? Think about this example: You put an egg on a skateboard and give it a push. If the skateboard hits a stone, it will stop, but the... | [
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"how air bags work to make cars safe",
"how seat belts work to make cars safe",
"why we must tie the egg to the skateboard"
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Angeli had 90 assorted candies. One-third of the candies were lollipops and the rest were candy canes. She then shared the lollipops equally among the boys such that each boy received 3. She then shared the candy canes equally among the girls such that each received 2. How many boys and girls were given altogether? | There were 90/3 = <<90/3=30>>30 lollipops.
So, 90 - 30 = <<90-30=60>>60 are candy canes.
Each boy received 3 lollipops, so there were 30/3 = 10 boys.
Each girl received 2 candy canes, so there were 60/2 = 30 girls.
Altogether, there were 10 + 30 = <<10+30=40>>40 boys and girls.
#### 40 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Angeli had 90 assorted candies. One-third of the candies were lollipops and the rest were candy canes. She then shared the lollipops equally among the boys such that each boy received 3. She then shared the candy canes equally among the girls such that each received 2. How many boys and girls were given altogether? | There were 90/3 = <<90/3=30>>30 lollipops.
So, 90 - 30 = <<90-30=60>>60 are candy canes.
Each boy received 3 lollipops, so there were 30/3 = 10 boys.
Each girl received 2 candy canes, so there were 60/2 = 30 girls.
Altogether, there were 10 + 30 = <<10+30=40>>40 boys and girls.
#### 40 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Linda is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jack is an English boy. He is a good student. He is eleven. Now he is in a blue coat. Linda is Jack's sister. She is a nice girl. She is fourteen. Now she is in a green dress. Lucy and Lily are from the USA. They are students, too. They are in yellow coats. They look the same. Jack, Linda, Lucy and Lily are go... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6041.txt | Jack is an English boy. He is a good student. He is eleven. Now he is in a blue coat. Linda is Jack's sister. She is a nice girl. She is fourteen. Now she is in a green dress. Lucy and Lily are from the USA. They are students, too. They are in yellow coats. They look the same. Jack, Linda, Lucy and Lily are good friend... | [
"Lucy's sister",
"Lily's sister",
"Jack's sister",
"Jack's mom"
] |
On June 9th, the students can have a _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
School news (June 8th, Friday)
School trip: Students in Junior Two had a great time during the school trip on Children's Day. They went to Ocean Park by bus. The teachers were very happy because the students cleaned the bus after the trip.
Japanese visitors: Thirteen visitors from Japan arrived at our school o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7991.txt | School news (June 8th, Friday)
School trip: Students in Junior Two had a great time during the school trip on Children's Day. They went to Ocean Park by bus. The teachers were very happy because the students cleaned the bus after the trip.
Japanese visitors: Thirteen visitors from Japan arrived at our school on Monday,... | [
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"talent show",
"school trip",
"basketball match"
] |
Which of the following about Plato's Closet is NOT true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The tough economy is bringing new shoppers to the secondhand market. Plato's Closet in Charlotte, NC is a private company which mainly buys and sells used clothes. While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and sophisticated brands for women, most of their stock applies to adults. Pl... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15489.txt | The tough economy is bringing new shoppers to the secondhand market. Plato's Closet in Charlotte, NC is a private company which mainly buys and sells used clothes. While Charlotte has outstanding secondhand stores offering high-end and sophisticated brands for women, most of their stock applies to adults. Plato's Clo... | [
"Hollister and Abercrombie & Fitch are the two hottest brands in Plato's Closet.",
"Only young people can buy proper clothes and accessories in Plato's Closet.",
"Goods in Plato's Closet are sold at up to 70 percent off retail prices.",
"Plato's Closet targets teens and those in their 20s."
] |
Amanda's car takes five fewer minutes to complete the same trip to the beach than the bus. If the bus takes 40 minutes to drive 80 miles to the beach, how many minutes will it take the car to make a round trip? | If the bus takes 40 minutes to complete 80 miles of a trip, Amanda's car, which takes five fewer minutes to complete a trip than the bus, will take 40-5=<<40-5=35>>35 minutes to complete the trip.
A round trip will take the car twice the time for going one way, a total of 35+35=<<35+35=70>>70
#### 70 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Amanda's car takes five fewer minutes to complete the same trip to the beach than the bus. If the bus takes 40 minutes to drive 80 miles to the beach, how many minutes will it take the car to make a round trip? | If the bus takes 40 minutes to complete 80 miles of a trip, Amanda's car, which takes five fewer minutes to complete a trip than the bus, will take 40-5=<<40-5=35>>35 minutes to complete the trip.
A round trip will take the car twice the time for going one way, a total of 35+35=<<35+35=70>>70
#### 70 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How many seasons of I Love My Country has been aired so far? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I love My Country is a Dutch TV series, first aired in the Netherlands on March 8, 2008.A tenth season was aired in late 2012, with an 11thseason airing in March, 2013.
The show was created by the Dutchman John de Mol and has been sold to at least 25 countries in the world.
The series is divided into two teams... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2227.txt | I love My Country is a Dutch TV series, first aired in the Netherlands on March 8, 2008.A tenth season was aired in late 2012, with an 11thseason airing in March, 2013.
The show was created by the Dutchman John de Mol and has been sold to at least 25 countries in the world.
The series is divided into two teams. Each te... | [
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"10",
"11"
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Particulates cause lung diseases. they can also increase the risk of heart disease and the number of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Particulates cause lung diseases. they can also increase the risk of heart disease and the number of what? | asthma attacks | science | null | null | null | shortness of breath | coughing | cancer | asthma attacks | Particulates cause lung diseases. They can also increase the risk of heart disease and the number of asthma attacks. Particulates block sunlight from reaching Earth’s surface. This means there is less energy for photosynthesis. Less photosynthesis means that plants and phytoplankton produce less food. This affects whol... | null | null | null |
Budgeting helps _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many families in the prefix = st1 /United Stateshave a larger income now than ever before, but people are finding it difficult to make ends meet anyway. Almost everyone is wondering, "What happens to all my money? I never seem to have anything left to put away."
Why isn't a dollar worth as much as it use... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23834.txt | Many families in the prefix = st1 /United Stateshave a larger income now than ever before, but people are finding it difficult to make ends meet anyway. Almost everyone is wondering, "What happens to all my money? I never seem to have anything left to put away."
Why isn't a dollar worth as much as it used to be? ... | [
"one to make his income meet the cost of living",
"the government to battle the rising cost of living",
"merchants to produce more goods",
"the workers to earn more money"
] |
Jack goes to school by car because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hi! I am Jack. I am thirteen years old. I'm an English boy. Now I'm in China with my parents. I go to a middle school in Tianjin. This is my school day.
I get up at half past six. I go to school at seven o'clock and I go to school in my dad's car. I want to walk to school, but the school is far from my home. I... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6647.txt | Hi! I am Jack. I am thirteen years old. I'm an English boy. Now I'm in China with my parents. I go to a middle school in Tianjin. This is my school day.
I get up at half past six. I go to school at seven o'clock and I go to school in my dad's car. I want to walk to school, but the school is far from my home. I usually ... | [
"he has no bike",
"he likes his dad's car",
"he doesn't like walking",
"his home is far from school"
] |
.Who teaches them? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many overseas Chinese make their kids learn the Chinese language because they don't want them to lose their mother language.
In the city of Portland in the USA, there is a weekend Chinese school in a church. In the school, there are Chinese kids and American kids. They study Chinese on Saturdays and Sundays. T... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2324.txt | Many overseas Chinese make their kids learn the Chinese language because they don't want them to lose their mother language.
In the city of Portland in the USA, there is a weekend Chinese school in a church. In the school, there are Chinese kids and American kids. They study Chinese on Saturdays and Sundays. Teachers a... | [
"Some overseas Chinese women.",
"Their classmates.",
"Their parents.",
"Their friends."
] |
If you have referred to the map of the park, you _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As for visiting Walt Disney World. People usually have trouble in arranging. The following will give you some practical suggestions on paying a valuable visit to the famous park.
When to go?
While it's always busy, Disney World is slightly slower between mid-January and March. It's summer when the visitors , c... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2352.txt | As for visiting Walt Disney World. People usually have trouble in arranging. The following will give you some practical suggestions on paying a valuable visit to the famous park.
When to go?
While it's always busy, Disney World is slightly slower between mid-January and March. It's summer when the visitors , combined w... | [
"are sure to save time",
"will get the lowest-priced tickets",
"can learn the park's location",
"may have your lost tickets replaced"
] |
Big Ben's birthday is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1834, the clock tower in London was burned down. People planned to build a new clock which would be the biggest and best in the world. So the clock had to be big and keep very good time. The big clock was made in two years. Five more years later the tower was finished. Then people put the big clock in the t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4977.txt | In 1834, the clock tower in London was burned down. People planned to build a new clock which would be the biggest and best in the world. So the clock had to be big and keep very good time. The big clock was made in two years. Five more years later the tower was finished. Then people put the big clock in the tower, and... | [
"July 11, 1854",
"1834",
"July 11, 1859",
"July 11, 1852"
] |
The word "I" in the passage refers to a _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hi, I'm your tooth. I've been asked to represent the rest of your teeth. We need your help. We like to be clean when you show us off with your big, wide smiles.
First, let me tell you a little about us. You weren't born with the baby teeth, they developed when you were about six or seven months old. You went f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8502.txt | Hi, I'm your tooth. I've been asked to represent the rest of your teeth. We need your help. We like to be clean when you show us off with your big, wide smiles.
First, let me tell you a little about us. You weren't born with the baby teeth, they developed when you were about six or seven months old. You went from milk ... | [
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"baby tooth",
"molar",
"permanent tooth"
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When the nucleus divides, the two chromatids that make up each chromosome separate from each other and move to opposite poles of the cell during this process? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | When the nucleus divides, the two chromatids that make up each chromosome separate from each other and move to opposite poles of the cell during this process? | mitosis | science | null | null | null | meiosis | spawning | cytokinesis | mitosis | During mitosis , when the nucleus divides, the two chromatids that make up each chromosome separate from each other and move to opposite poles of the cell. This is shown in Figure below . You can watch an animation of the process at the following link: http://www. biology. arizona. edu/Cell_bio/tutorials/cell_cycle/Mit... | null | null | null |
Suppose it is September 14 today, how many activities can people choose to attend? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What's On Stage
An acrobatic show:To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe will present "The Soul of China", where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills will run down your spine as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.
Time: 7:30 p.m.,... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high568.txt | What's On Stage
An acrobatic show:To celebrate its 50th anniversary, the China Acrobatic Troupe will present "The Soul of China", where the seemingly impossible is made real. Chills will run down your spine as you watch breathlessly as performers take their art and their bodies to the edge.
Time: 7:30 p.m., Septembe... | [
"2.",
"3.",
"4.",
"5."
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After the twin's father died, the department store was managed by _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Gary and Gavin were twin brothers who worked in a department store owned by their father. After their father had passed away, they took over the store. Everything went well until the day a twenty-dollar bill disappeared. Gary had left the bill on the cash register. But when he returned, the money was gone.
Gar... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3199.txt | Gary and Gavin were twin brothers who worked in a department store owned by their father. After their father had passed away, they took over the store. Everything went well until the day a twenty-dollar bill disappeared. Gary had left the bill on the cash register. But when he returned, the money was gone.
Gary then as... | [
"Gary",
"Gavin",
"the twins",
"a stranger"
] |
By saying "Mailer will be remembered as much for his personality as for his writing", the author means that_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Loved and hated, but never boring. That is what people say of American writer Norman Mailer, who died late last year at the age of 84. He was the author of some of the greatest books of the 20th century.
But Mailer will be remembered as much for his personality as for his writing. He was rude and bad-tempe... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17937.txt | Loved and hated, but never boring. That is what people say of American writer Norman Mailer, who died late last year at the age of 84. He was the author of some of the greatest books of the 20th century.
But Mailer will be remembered as much for his personality as for his writing. He was rude and bad-tempered. He v... | [
"People will remember Mailer because he has a great personality",
"Mailer's personality is as impressing as his writing",
"People like his writing better",
"Mailer included many personalities in his writing"
] |
Which is NOT the reason why the author didn't tell her mother she was getting married? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After much thought,I came up with a brilliant plan.I worked out a way for Rich to meet my mother and win her over.In fact,I arranged it so my mother would want to cook a meal especially for him.
Rich was not only not Chinese and he was a few years younger than I was.And unfortunately,he looked much younger wit... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19793.txt | After much thought,I came up with a brilliant plan.I worked out a way for Rich to meet my mother and win her over.In fact,I arranged it so my mother would want to cook a meal especially for him.
Rich was not only not Chinese and he was a few years younger than I was.And unfortunately,he looked much younger with his cur... | [
"She didn't have a chance to tell her mother.",
"Her mother disliked Rich's freckled face.",
"Mother was impressed by his boyish charm and humor.",
"She was shocked by Rich's violation of cultural taboo."
] |
Beijing will experience sandstorms every March and April mainly because of _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Until late April, northern China had experienced eight severe sandstorms this year alone, worsening the air quality in half the region's cities.
This year's sandstorms are considered more severe than before. Not only are they increasing in frequency and having more serious effects on air quality, but they are ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23586.txt | Until late April, northern China had experienced eight severe sandstorms this year alone, worsening the air quality in half the region's cities.
This year's sandstorms are considered more severe than before. Not only are they increasing in frequency and having more serious effects on air quality, but they are also occu... | [
"the dry weather",
"its location",
"worse air",
"rapid urban development."
] |
Choose the best title for this passage _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Read the following interview with Dr John Bass, an international shark specialist who has spent many years studying sharks:
First of all, doctor, are all sharks dangerous?
No, they aren't. There are about 250 different kinds of sharks, but fewer than 30 of them are dangerous to humans. Certain sharks are ve... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17931.txt | Read the following interview with Dr John Bass, an international shark specialist who has spent many years studying sharks:
First of all, doctor, are all sharks dangerous?
No, they aren't. There are about 250 different kinds of sharks, but fewer than 30 of them are dangerous to humans. Certain sharks are very aggres... | [
"Sharks -- Our Friends",
"Sharks -- The Killers",
"Sharks -- The Figures",
"Sharks -- The Facts"
] |
What is responsible for our sense of balance? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is responsible for our sense of balance? | our ears | science | null | null | null | our feet | our eyes | our limbs | our ears | The ears are also responsible for the sense of balance. Balance is the ability to sense and maintain body position. The semicircular canals inside the ear (see Figure above ) contain fluid that moves when the head changes position. Tiny hairs lining the semicircular canals sense movement of the fluid. In response, they... | null | null | null |
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