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If you are not so happy, you may feel that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Each week, this program explains the many meanings of English expressions. Today's expressions include a very important word--"heart". We will try to "get to the heart of the matter" to better understand the most important thing about words and their stories. So "take heart." Have no fear about learning new ex... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9363.txt | Each week, this program explains the many meanings of English expressions. Today's expressions include a very important word--"heart". We will try to "get to the heart of the matter" to better understand the most important thing about words and their stories. So "take heart." Have no fear about learning new expressions... | [
"you \"have a heart of stone\"",
"you have to \"take heart\"",
"you \"break you heart\"",
"you \"speak from the bottom of the heart\""
] |
How many suggestions have you got from the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you afraid of tests? What will you do to prepare for a test? The following suggestions will be helpful.
Pay attention to what your teacher gives about a coming test. Write down exactly what you will be tested on. Knowing what the test will cover is half done.
Make a review list that includes important poin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3548.txt | Are you afraid of tests? What will you do to prepare for a test? The following suggestions will be helpful.
Pay attention to what your teacher gives about a coming test. Write down exactly what you will be tested on. Knowing what the test will cover is half done.
Make a review list that includes important points from c... | [
"Two.",
"Three.",
"Four.",
"Five."
] |
We can learn from the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Even a small reduction in salt in the diet can be a big help to the heart. A new study used a computer model to predict how just three grams less a day would affect heart disease in the United States.
The result: thirteen percent fewer heart attacks. Eight percent fewer strokes. Four percent fewer deaths. Elev... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20178.txt | Even a small reduction in salt in the diet can be a big help to the heart. A new study used a computer model to predict how just three grams less a day would affect heart disease in the United States.
The result: thirteen percent fewer heart attacks. Eight percent fewer strokes. Four percent fewer deaths. Eleven percen... | [
"Americans ate no more than 5 grams of salt per day in the 1970s",
"the American Heart Association suggest less than 3 grams of salt every day",
"a reduction in salt in the diet helps lower blood pressure",
"all the heart diseases result from eating more salt"
] |
What can we learn about Julia Butterfly Hill from the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At the age of 16, Julia Butterfly Hill quit school and worked at a restaurant. For many years, she was only interested in making money and material things. Then one day she had a serious car accident, which changed her life. Hill said: "I realized I wanted to find a more powerful purpose for being here on this... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13328.txt | At the age of 16, Julia Butterfly Hill quit school and worked at a restaurant. For many years, she was only interested in making money and material things. Then one day she had a serious car accident, which changed her life. Hill said: "I realized I wanted to find a more powerful purpose for being here on this planet."... | [
"She has a sense of social responsibility.",
"She failed to protect the redwood tree.",
"She built a new house in the forest.",
"She is a self-centered woman"
] |
Mr.Brown hit the car because of the following EXCEPT that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr.Brown got up late this morning. He was going to be late for work. Lt was raining hard and the streets were wet. He drove so fast that he didin't see the red lights. He couldn't stop his car and hit a car. An old man got out of the car and called out angrily, "What are you doing? How can you drive so fast?"
... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4791.txt | Mr.Brown got up late this morning. He was going to be late for work. Lt was raining hard and the streets were wet. He drove so fast that he didin't see the red lights. He couldn't stop his car and hit a car. An old man got out of the car and called out angrily, "What are you doing? How can you drive so fast?"
"l'm sorr... | [
"he didn't see the red lights",
"he drove fast",
"he couldn't drive at all",
"it was raining hard"
] |
An elastic collision is one that conserves internal energy of what type? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | An elastic collision is one that conserves internal energy of what type? | kinetic | science | null | null | null | potential | thermal | seismic | kinetic | 8.4 Elastic Collisions in One Dimension Let us consider various types of two-object collisions. These collisions are the easiest to analyze, and they illustrate many of the physical principles involved in collisions. The conservation of momentum principle is very useful here, and it can be used whenever the net externa... | null | null | null |
What requirements does Jeff Wilson ask his students to meet? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Meet Jeff Wilson AKA Professor Dumpster , an environmental scientist and the Dean of Huston Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. The reason for his unusual nickname? He has decided to live in a dumpster for the next year. Yes, the kind that you might find filled with trash behind a restaurant.
Wilson say... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18494.txt | Meet Jeff Wilson AKA Professor Dumpster , an environmental scientist and the Dean of Huston Tillotson University in Austin, Texas. The reason for his unusual nickname? He has decided to live in a dumpster for the next year. Yes, the kind that you might find filled with trash behind a restaurant.
Wilson says the ins... | [
"They should minimize the impact on stretched resources.",
"All their work should be carried out in a modern space.",
"All their work should be green and sustainable.",
"They should change his dumpster into a hotel."
] |
One of the reasons that some people are not willing to quit their jobs even in their eighties and nineties is that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In some urban centers, workaholism is so common that people do not consider it unusual. They accept the lifestyle as normal. Government workers in Washington D. C, for example, frequently work sixty to seventy hours a week. They don't do this because they have to; they do it because they want to.
Workaholicm c... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20471.txt | In some urban centers, workaholism is so common that people do not consider it unusual. They accept the lifestyle as normal. Government workers in Washington D. C, for example, frequently work sixty to seventy hours a week. They don't do this because they have to; they do it because they want to.
Workaholicm can be a s... | [
"they are in the need of financial security",
"they would rather work than be disturbed by domestic affairs",
"they long for a sense of identity and being accomplished",
"they may have health problems from sheer boredom"
] |
A football team shares a single water cooler during practice. During practice, linemen get the first water break and will drink 8 ounces each. Skill position players get the second water break and drink 6 ounces each. The team has 12 linemen and 10 skill position players. If the cooler holds 126 ounces of water, ho... | The 12 linemen go first and will drink a total of 12*8 = <<12*8=96>>96 ounces of water from the cooler.
This will leave 126 - 96 = <<126-96=30>>30 ounces for the skill position players.
Then, the 30 ounces of water that remains is enough for 30/6 = <<30/6=5>>5 of the skill position players.
Therefore, 10 - 5 = <<10-5=5... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A football team shares a single water cooler during practice. During practice, linemen get the first water break and will drink 8 ounces each. Skill position players get the second water break and drink 6 ounces each. The team has 12 linemen and 10 skill position players. If the cooler holds 126 ounces of water, ho... | The 12 linemen go first and will drink a total of 12*8 = <<12*8=96>>96 ounces of water from the cooler.
This will leave 126 - 96 = <<126-96=30>>30 ounces for the skill position players.
Then, the 30 ounces of water that remains is enough for 30/6 = <<30/6=5>>5 of the skill position players.
Therefore, 10 - 5 = <<10-5=5... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here is some information about some people.
I am a math teacher. I teach math very well. Do you need help with your math?Call me at 679-8840.(Mr. Brown)
I lost my blue bag. It's from my mom and I like it very much. Did you find my bag?Please call me at 777-8953.(Lucy)
I like playing the violin,but I can't pla... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6891.txt | Here is some information about some people.
I am a math teacher. I teach math very well. Do you need help with your math?Call me at 679-8840.(Mr. Brown)
I lost my blue bag. It's from my mom and I like it very much. Did you find my bag?Please call me at 777-8953.(Lucy)
I like playing the violin,but I can't play it well... | [
"Lucy's phone number is 679-8840.",
"Joan can play the violin very well.",
"You can learn how to play the drums in the music club.",
"If Mr. Brown wants to work at Nick's school,he can write an e-mail to Nick."
] |
We can know about the study by University of Sussex that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A study made by University of Sussex found that men and women who frequently used several types of technology at the same time had less grey matter in a key part of the brain . The researchers said : " Simultaneously , using mobile phones , laptops and other media devices could change the structure of our brai... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12782.txt | A study made by University of Sussex found that men and women who frequently used several types of technology at the same time had less grey matter in a key part of the brain . The researchers said : " Simultaneously , using mobile phones , laptops and other media devices could change the structure of our brains . " Wo... | [
"the volunteers in it have lower grades at school",
"it can change the structure of grey matter in our brain",
"it is the first to link multi-tasking with the structure of the brain",
"the findings of it have been supported by some other researches"
] |
How long does a young koala usually stay in its mother's pouch at least? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Animal moms are great moms. You might be surprised at some of these moms.
Octopuses
The octopus mother lays about 50,000 eggs. For about 300 days, she stays with the eggs, cleans them and protects them. She does not leave to feed. However, this animal mom dies as soon as the eggs are hatched .
Crocodiles
A... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6692.txt | Animal moms are great moms. You might be surprised at some of these moms.
Octopuses
The octopus mother lays about 50,000 eggs. For about 300 days, she stays with the eggs, cleans them and protects them. She does not leave to feed. However, this animal mom dies as soon as the eggs are hatched .
Crocodiles
A crocodil... | [
"35days",
"5months",
"8months",
"12months"
] |
The young couple in the story _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A young couple that had received many valuable wedding presents built their house in a suburb. One morning they received in the post two tickets for a popular show in the city, with a single line:
"Guess who sent them."
The couple had much amusement in trying to find out the kind person who gave them the tick... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14738.txt | A young couple that had received many valuable wedding presents built their house in a suburb. One morning they received in the post two tickets for a popular show in the city, with a single line:
"Guess who sent them."
The couple had much amusement in trying to find out the kind person who gave them the tickets, but ... | [
"received many valuable gifts one morning",
"bought two tickets for a popular show one morning",
"got two tickets for a show from strangers",
"were invited to a popular show by their friends one morning"
] |
Some women have different ideas. They say that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sociologists , working in western countries, have found that a large number of women wished they had been born men. The number is said to be as high as 60% in Germany.
"Women often wish they had the same chances as men have, and think it is still men's world. " said Dr. James Helen, one of the sociologists who... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7876.txt | Sociologists , working in western countries, have found that a large number of women wished they had been born men. The number is said to be as high as 60% in Germany.
"Women often wish they had the same chances as men have, and think it is still men's world. " said Dr. James Helen, one of the sociologists who did the ... | [
"women need chances to go out of the home more often",
"women want more freedom in deciding the kind of life they want",
"if women are given equal pay, they can do everything instead of men",
"women are no longer interested in taking care of their homes"
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Statistics show that every year, about 4 million students fail to pass the national college entrance exam. However, as China recently publicized students' scores for this year's college entrance exam, it seems that schools, parents and society at large give more attention to students who succeed in the exam, f... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8023.txt | Statistics show that every year, about 4 million students fail to pass the national college entrance exam. However, as China recently publicized students' scores for this year's college entrance exam, it seems that schools, parents and society at large give more attention to students who succeed in the exam, few people... | [
"After the college entrance exam, more attention is paid to students who failed the exam.",
"Students who failed the college entrance exam may suffer from some mental problems.",
"People have done a lot to help students who failed the college entrance exam.",
"Students failing the college entrance exam know h... |
Which of these is one similarity of the elements in the first group of the periodic table? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Which of these is one similarity of the elements in the first group of the periodic table?
Choices:
A. The elements in the group have similar atomic masses.
B. The elements in the group have the same number of electrons.
C. The elements in the group are very unreactive metals.
D. The elements in the group react with o... | Correct answer: D | science | Mercury_7274348 | {
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"The elements in the group have similar atomic masses.",
"The elements in the group have the same number of electrons.",
"The elements in the group are very unreactive metals.",
"The elements in the group react with oxygen in similar ways."
],
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"A",
"B",
"C",
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The passage suggests the author _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Beijing plans to build huge free or low-cost parking lots beyond the Fourth and Fifth Ring Roads to encourage more car owners to take buses or subways to the downtown area.
The plan is just one of the many measures the city plans to take to reduce its traffic jams. Low or no parking fees would be used as econo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21576.txt | Beijing plans to build huge free or low-cost parking lots beyond the Fourth and Fifth Ring Roads to encourage more car owners to take buses or subways to the downtown area.
The plan is just one of the many measures the city plans to take to reduce its traffic jams. Low or no parking fees would be used as economic lever... | [
"is tired of driving to work",
"finds it costs less to take subways than to drive",
"is for the plan to reduce Beijing's traffic congestion",
"has benefited a lot by driving to the downtown every day"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE about Western bosses? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
With the Indian economy predicted to grow by 7.5 percent this year, experts say it could be time for Western CEOs to learn some lessons from Indian CEOs.The key differences between Indian and Western bosses are:
Social purpose
One of the most important things is that Indian leaders lead with a sense of social ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11508.txt | With the Indian economy predicted to grow by 7.5 percent this year, experts say it could be time for Western CEOs to learn some lessons from Indian CEOs.The key differences between Indian and Western bosses are:
Social purpose
One of the most important things is that Indian leaders lead with a sense of social purpose.E... | [
"They stress on workers more than shareholders.",
"They always act as role models for employees.",
"They are good at identifying their own strengths.",
"They pay closer attention to market opportunities."
] |
If you want to watch a movie about wars, which may be one of your choices? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My Left Foot (1989)
Imagine being a prisoner of your own body, unable to make any movements except to move your left foot. The main character in My Left Foot, based on the real story of cerebral palsy sufferer Christy Brown, can barely move his mouth to speak, but by controlling his left foot, he's able to e... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11179.txt | My Left Foot (1989)
Imagine being a prisoner of your own body, unable to make any movements except to move your left foot. The main character in My Left Foot, based on the real story of cerebral palsy sufferer Christy Brown, can barely move his mouth to speak, but by controlling his left foot, he's able to express hi... | [
"My Left Foot.",
"Life Is Beautiful.",
"Shine.",
"Stand and Deliver."
] |
What is the main idea of this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In an age dominated by new media and the Internet, there are so many alternative ways of learning.Gone are the days when, if we couldn't make it into a classroom, the only real option was to pick up a book, or when audio materials consisted of bad quality cassettes or sporadic radio and TV programmes.With t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1724.txt | In an age dominated by new media and the Internet, there are so many alternative ways of learning.Gone are the days when, if we couldn't make it into a classroom, the only real option was to pick up a book, or when audio materials consisted of bad quality cassettes or sporadic radio and TV programmes.With the appear... | [
"Blended learning is an effective learning approach.",
"More and more people will use Internet-based learning materials,",
"There are so many different ways of learning for people to choose in today's world.",
"Blended learning methods have proven to be effective except in language learning."
] |
What's the common problem that new moms don't face? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The constant demands, together with the exhausting effects of interrupted sleep, can make it hard to find the time and energy to exercise or prepare healthy meals.
Here are some tips for common problems new moms face:
Problem: No time to cook proper meals. When you're caring for a baby, cooking proper meals s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22738.txt | The constant demands, together with the exhausting effects of interrupted sleep, can make it hard to find the time and energy to exercise or prepare healthy meals.
Here are some tips for common problems new moms face:
Problem: No time to cook proper meals. When you're caring for a baby, cooking proper meals seems like... | [
"Living on convenience meals and processed foods.",
"Having sweets to get rid of tiredness and sleepiness quickly.",
"That new moms find it hard to have time and energy to exercise.",
"Sleeping too long can make them fat."
] |
Lesa was given a small toy because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When my friend Lesa was diagnosed with cancer, another friend and I went to the hospital to spend some time with her. We bought her a small toy and named him Lemon-Aide. We gave Lemon-Aide to Lesa and told her he was to go with her to all of her treatments to remind her that we were thinking of her and carin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14747.txt | When my friend Lesa was diagnosed with cancer, another friend and I went to the hospital to spend some time with her. We bought her a small toy and named him Lemon-Aide. We gave Lemon-Aide to Lesa and told her he was to go with her to all of her treatments to remind her that we were thinking of her and caring about h... | [
"he represented her organization",
"he could help weaken her pain",
"she would think of her friends",
"her friends tried to comfort her"
] |
Kelly's parents are _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am a student in China now. My name is Kelly Smith. I live with my parents, two sisters and a brother in Beijing. My parents teach English in No.6 Middle School. I study in the same school. I am happy here, because I like my new school and the classmates. They are very friendly to me. They like to play with ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5592.txt | I am a student in China now. My name is Kelly Smith. I live with my parents, two sisters and a brother in Beijing. My parents teach English in No.6 Middle School. I study in the same school. I am happy here, because I like my new school and the classmates. They are very friendly to me. They like to play with me becaus... | [
"doctors",
"teachers",
"farmers",
"workers"
] |
Praise from parents should be stressed on _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Parents everywhere praise their kids when they do well in school, win a ball game, or build an impressive sandcastle --- anytime their kids do something remarkable , or in many cases, something ordinary.
"We are becoming praise junkies as parents", says Jenn Berman, PhD, a marriage and family expert and the a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22700.txt | Parents everywhere praise their kids when they do well in school, win a ball game, or build an impressive sandcastle --- anytime their kids do something remarkable , or in many cases, something ordinary.
"We are becoming praise junkies as parents", says Jenn Berman, PhD, a marriage and family expert and the author of ... | [
"children's attitude",
"the outcome",
"children's good behaviour",
"children's efforts"
] |
.Which of the following is right? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Look at the boy. His English name is Mike Smith. His Chinese name is Li Hai. He is from England. He's twelve years old. My name is Hao Gang. Tom is my English name. I'm from Shanghai. I'm thirteen. Mike and I are good friends. We are in Grade Seven. I am in Class 3 and he is in Class 5. Today is Thursday. We w... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1012.txt | Look at the boy. His English name is Mike Smith. His Chinese name is Li Hai. He is from England. He's twelve years old. My name is Hao Gang. Tom is my English name. I'm from Shanghai. I'm thirteen. Mike and I are good friends. We are in Grade Seven. I am in Class 3 and he is in Class 5. Today is Thursday. We want to sw... | [
"Mike and Tom are in the same grade.",
"Mike and Tom are in the same class.",
"Mike and Tom are from the same country.",
"Mike and Tom are the same age."
] |
The dog in the water _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A dog has a piece of meat in his mouth. He's going to eat it at home. As he is walking on a bridge, he looks down and sees himself in the river. That dog looks like him and he has a piece of meat in his mouth, too. The dog thinks it's another dog. So he says to himself, "I want to eat more meat. I must make hi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1166.txt | A dog has a piece of meat in his mouth. He's going to eat it at home. As he is walking on a bridge, he looks down and sees himself in the river. That dog looks like him and he has a piece of meat in his mouth, too. The dog thinks it's another dog. So he says to himself, "I want to eat more meat. I must make him run awa... | [
"is more hungry",
"is very angry at him",
"is very kind",
"is not a real dog at all"
] |
The article mainly talks about _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Bite of China
Are you an eating-lover? Do you want to eat every delicious food in the world? Then do you watch the popular program A Bite of China? It's a TV program on Chinese delicious food which has been produced by CCTV. Is there any holiday that isn't celebrated with special festival food? Here are seve... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7228.txt | A Bite of China
Are you an eating-lover? Do you want to eat every delicious food in the world? Then do you watch the popular program A Bite of China? It's a TV program on Chinese delicious food which has been produced by CCTV. Is there any holiday that isn't celebrated with special festival food? Here are several tradi... | [
"Chinese food",
"Chinese history",
"Chinese festival",
"Chinese language"
] |
Lin Xiao can _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Susan,
Today is Wednesday. I'm very happy because I have a history class in the morning. Our history teacher, Mr. Meng, always tells us some history stories. I think they're quite interesting.
But my good friend, Chen Kun, doesn't like Wednesday. He doesn't like history. He thinks it's difficult. He can't... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4222.txt | Dear Susan,
Today is Wednesday. I'm very happy because I have a history class in the morning. Our history teacher, Mr. Meng, always tells us some history stories. I think they're quite interesting.
But my good friend, Chen Kun, doesn't like Wednesday. He doesn't like history. He thinks it's difficult. He can't understa... | [
"draw and sing",
"sing and dance",
"draw and dance",
"dance and swim"
] |
If someone always thinks highly of himself, we can say _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cats are the most popular pets among Americans. So it is not surprising there are many expressions about cats. Do you know any of them? Now let me introduce some to you.
Some cats like to catch small birds, like canaries. If someone looks very proud or satisfied with himself, we say he looks like the cat that ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle131.txt | Cats are the most popular pets among Americans. So it is not surprising there are many expressions about cats. Do you know any of them? Now let me introduce some to you.
Some cats like to catch small birds, like canaries. If someone looks very proud or satisfied with himself, we say he looks like the cat that ate the c... | [
"he plays cat and mouse with someone",
"he looks like the cat that ate the canary",
"he is a lazy cat",
"he has dragged in something"
] |
Who is a policeman? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Four friends live in a small town. Their names are Cook, Miller, Smith, and Carter. They have different jobs. One is a policeman, one is a carpenter , one is a farmer, and one is a doctor. One day Cook's son broke his right leg, and Cook took him to the doctor. The doctor's sister is Smith's wife. The farmer ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2455.txt | Four friends live in a small town. Their names are Cook, Miller, Smith, and Carter. They have different jobs. One is a policeman, one is a carpenter , one is a farmer, and one is a doctor. One day Cook's son broke his right leg, and Cook took him to the doctor. The doctor's sister is Smith's wife. The farmer isn't mar... | [
"Cook",
"Smith",
"Miller",
"Cart"
] |
Bill is John's _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name's Mary. This is my family tree. These are my parents. Their names are Bill and Grace Brown. Those are my grandparents. Their names are Hery and Linda Brown. This is my uncle. His name is John. That boy is my brother. His name is Tony. This is Susan. She is my uncle's daughter.
,. (2,10)
Question:
Bill... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4144.txt | My name's Mary. This is my family tree. These are my parents. Their names are Bill and Grace Brown. Those are my grandparents. Their names are Hery and Linda Brown. This is my uncle. His name is John. That boy is my brother. His name is Tony. This is Susan. She is my uncle's daughter.
,. (2,10) | [
"father",
"brother",
"uncle",
"son"
] |
From the text, we can know all EXCEPT _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
THIS WEEK'S TOURS of CATTY SHACK
Thursday, January 8, 2015--Daytime Tours
Hours: 1:00~4:00 PM, last admittance at 3:15 PM
Admission: Adults: $10
Children (3~11): $5
2 & Under: Free
Purchase Tickets:
Tickets may be pre-purchased up to 24 hours prior to the event by using the button below. Tickets may also be pu... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11143.txt | THIS WEEK'S TOURS of CATTY SHACK
Thursday, January 8, 2015--Daytime Tours
Hours: 1:00~4:00 PM, last admittance at 3:15 PM
Admission: Adults: $10
Children (3~11): $5
2 & Under: Free
Purchase Tickets:
Tickets may be pre-purchased up to 24 hours prior to the event by using the button below. Tickets may also be purchased a... | [
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The point of the joke taken to explain "sick humour" is that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Whether we find a joke funny or not largely depends on where we have been brought up.The sense of humour ismysteriously connected with national characteristics.A Frenchman ,for instance, might find it hard to laugh at Russian joke.In the same way, a Russian might fail to see anything amusing in a joke which wo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9739.txt | Whether we find a joke funny or not largely depends on where we have been brought up.The sense of humour ismysteriously connected with national characteristics.A Frenchman ,for instance, might find it hard to laugh at Russian joke.In the same way, a Russian might fail to see anything amusing in a joke which would make ... | [
"no sooner was the out of hospital than he had to go back in again.",
"the man should not have said how much he hated hospitals",
"the man would be unable to walk for the rest of his life",
"the man had not got a leg to stand on"
] |
Why is it important to keep the heat out of houses in the southern Europe? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You may have heard of the famous saying, "East or west, home is the best."
What does the word "home" mean to you? How do you say the word in French? In Chinese? In your language? Although people usually know what the word means, it sometimes has no exact translation. It's not surprising, because the idea of ho... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6431.txt | You may have heard of the famous saying, "East or west, home is the best."
What does the word "home" mean to you? How do you say the word in French? In Chinese? In your language? Although people usually know what the word means, it sometimes has no exact translation. It's not surprising, because the idea of home is " d... | [
"Because they want to breathe fresh air outside.",
"Because there is a fire in the living room.",
"Because they wear heavy clothes all day long.",
"Because the sun there shines a lot."
] |
A movie theater can hold 50 people at a time. They charge $8.00 a ticket. On a Tuesday night they only sold 24 tickets. By not selling out, how much money did they lose? | The theater can hold 50 people and they charge $8.00 to watch a movie so on a sold-out night they make 50*8 = $<<50*8=400.00>>400.00
On Tuesday night they only sold 24 tickets at $8.00 apiece so they made 24*8 = $<<24*8=192.00>>192.00
If they make $400.00 on a sold-out night and they only made $192.00 on Tuesday then t... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A movie theater can hold 50 people at a time. They charge $8.00 a ticket. On a Tuesday night they only sold 24 tickets. By not selling out, how much money did they lose? | The theater can hold 50 people and they charge $8.00 to watch a movie so on a sold-out night they make 50*8 = $<<50*8=400.00>>400.00
On Tuesday night they only sold 24 tickets at $8.00 apiece so they made 24*8 = $<<24*8=192.00>>192.00
If they make $400.00 on a sold-out night and they only made $192.00 on Tuesday then t... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Along with climate, this also influences the type of vegetation that can grow in the region? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Along with climate, this also influences the type of vegetation that can grow in the region? | soil type | science | null | null | null | population density | gravity | fertilizer use | soil type | Soil type also influences the type of vegetation that can grow in the region. We can identify climate types by the types of plants that grow there. | null | null | null |
The youngest son used _ to fill the room. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long long ago, there was an old merchant who had three sons. "To which one shall I leave my fortune?" he wondered. "It must be to the cleverest son. But which one is the cleverest?"
He called his three sons to him. "Here is some money," he told them, "you must each take one coin to buy something that will fill... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12251.txt | Long long ago, there was an old merchant who had three sons. "To which one shall I leave my fortune?" he wondered. "It must be to the cleverest son. But which one is the cleverest?"
He called his three sons to him. "Here is some money," he told them, "you must each take one coin to buy something that will fill this roo... | [
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"candle",
"sand",
"water"
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What did Grandma think of the bees at first? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A long time ago, my grandma and grandpa lived in a house with a big front yard. They planted lots of vegetables and flowers in the yard.
They worked hard to keep the garden growing. All summer long, the family ate food from the garden and enjoyed the flowers.
Years passed. It became harder for them to keep up ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3967.txt | A long time ago, my grandma and grandpa lived in a house with a big front yard. They planted lots of vegetables and flowers in the yard.
They worked hard to keep the garden growing. All summer long, the family ate food from the garden and enjoyed the flowers.
Years passed. It became harder for them to keep up the garde... | [
"They were noisy.",
"They were helpful to the garden.",
"They could make honey.",
"They were sent by Grandpa."
] |
Today, providing one hour's light costs _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"The world has never been a better place to live in" says science writer Matt Ridley, "and it will keep on getting better." Read on to see how Ridley makes his case. Right or wrong? You decide.
Compared with 50 years ago, when I was just four years old, people now make nearly three times as much money, eat one... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5383.txt | "The world has never been a better place to live in" says science writer Matt Ridley, "and it will keep on getting better." Read on to see how Ridley makes his case. Right or wrong? You decide.
Compared with 50 years ago, when I was just four years old, people now make nearly three times as much money, eat one third mo... | [
"6 hours' work",
"15 minutes' work",
"8 seconds' work",
"0.5 second's work"
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Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you see someone drowning, speed is very important. Once you get him out of water, if he isn't breathing, you have four minutes before his brain is completely destroyed. Support his neck, tilt his head back and press his chin upwards. This stops the tongue blocking the airway in the throat and is sometimes e... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17994.txt | If you see someone drowning, speed is very important. Once you get him out of water, if he isn't breathing, you have four minutes before his brain is completely destroyed. Support his neck, tilt his head back and press his chin upwards. This stops the tongue blocking the airway in the throat and is sometimes enough to ... | [
"If a drowning man can't breathe again in four minutes, his brain will be completely destroyed.",
"If you see someone drowning, you must give him mouth-to -mouth breathing.",
"When you bring a drowning child back to life, you should give him as many breaths as possible.",
"When pressing, you can do it as hard... |
The old man was blind in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr Baker worked in a big factory. He was busy all the time and had little time to rest. One summer, he decided to go to the sea to spend his holidays.
One afternoon, it was very hot. Mr Baker came into a restaurant, sat at a table and wanted to drink. Just then, an old man came up to him and said, "How do you ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3703.txt | Mr Baker worked in a big factory. He was busy all the time and had little time to rest. One summer, he decided to go to the sea to spend his holidays.
One afternoon, it was very hot. Mr Baker came into a restaurant, sat at a table and wanted to drink. Just then, an old man came up to him and said, "How do you do, sir?"... | [
"both eyes",
"neither eye",
"the right eye",
"the left eye"
] |
Having read the story, we can know _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Scott has worked at a police station since he left army five years ago. He's brave and has already caught many thieves. He was promoted to the rank of officer last month. Now he works harder.
It was Mrs. Scott's birthday yesterday. The woman thought her husband was very busy, and she decided to hold a sm... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15670.txt | Mr. Scott has worked at a police station since he left army five years ago. He's brave and has already caught many thieves. He was promoted to the rank of officer last month. Now he works harder.
It was Mrs. Scott's birthday yesterday. The woman thought her husband was very busy, and she decided to hold a small party... | [
"Mr. and Mrs. Scott loved each other.",
"the necklace was the most expensive in the town.",
"The Scotts had a few friends there.",
"Mr. Scott was the richest at the police station."
] |
McDonald's is used as an example to prove that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While you may think that being smart and talented would logically make someone successful in running a business, unfortunately, this is often not the case.
This problem starts back in school when the stressful "group projects" are first assigned .The smartest don't want to risk their grade in the class by divi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10321.txt | While you may think that being smart and talented would logically make someone successful in running a business, unfortunately, this is often not the case.
This problem starts back in school when the stressful "group projects" are first assigned .The smartest don't want to risk their grade in the class by dividing the ... | [
"a business calls for smart people's talent",
"average employees can perform complex tasks",
"smart people are important for a successful business",
"simplified tasks are required for the success of a business"
] |
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As we all know,it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence .He wrote it in two weeks,and after a few changes,it was accepted by the Congress.As a result,he became famous in America's history.
Born in Virginia,Thomas Jefferson,a brilliant student at school and almost talented lawyer later... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15846.txt | As we all know,it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence .He wrote it in two weeks,and after a few changes,it was accepted by the Congress.As a result,he became famous in America's history.
Born in Virginia,Thomas Jefferson,a brilliant student at school and almost talented lawyer later,was much... | [
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"Lincoln",
"Washington",
"Adams"
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The author thinks the world moves on because of those who | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Blind imitation is destroying yourself. To common people, imitation appears attractive; to creative people ,imitation is misleading.
In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful, When I first learned to cook, I used recipes and really cooked some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bor... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4458.txt | Blind imitation is destroying yourself. To common people, imitation appears attractive; to creative people ,imitation is misleading.
In the early stages of skill or character development, imitation is helpful, When I first learned to cook, I used recipes and really cooked some tasty dishes. But soon I grew bored. Why d... | [
"turn their original ideas into real things",
"influence others with their knowledge",
"discover what their ancestors did",
"put different materials to good use"
] |
What type of polarization does a negative object create> | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of polarization does a negative object create> | opposite polarization | science | null | null | null | negative polarization | common polarization | simple polarization | opposite polarization | Figure 18.15 Both positive and negative objects attract a neutral object by polarizing its molecules. (a) A positive object brought near a neutral insulator polarizes its molecules. There is a slight shift in the distribution of the electrons orbiting the molecule, with unlike charges being brought nearer and like char... | null | null | null |
The waitress was _ when the boy studied his coins. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When an ice cream sundae cost much less, a boy entered a coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.
"How much is an ice cream sundae?"
"Fifty cents," said the waitress.
The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied a number of coins in it. "How much is a di... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7393.txt | When an ice cream sundae cost much less, a boy entered a coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.
"How much is an ice cream sundae?"
"Fifty cents," said the waitress.
The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied a number of coins in it. "How much is a dish of pla... | [
"surprised",
"not worried",
"excited",
"not patient"
] |
What's the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Five years ago, I met her in a shopping center. I was walking through the shop when I saw her. Then she came back to my house with me. After that, we became friends.
Once she had to go into hospital to have an operation on her leg. I was worried about her and looked after her every day. I made breakfast for h... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2802.txt | Five years ago, I met her in a shopping center. I was walking through the shop when I saw her. Then she came back to my house with me. After that, we became friends.
Once she had to go into hospital to have an operation on her leg. I was worried about her and looked after her every day. I made breakfast for her. I was... | [
"How to Make Friends",
"My Good Friend",
"Strange experience.",
"How to Be a Good Friend"
] |
According to the author, what usually makes people go in debt? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
From my father I have learned a lot. And I'm very thankful to him. I remember when I was a child my father always got up very early, quietly putting on his clothes and going off to work. To arrive in time to open his tiny store at 8:30, he needed to leave our apartment at 6:30. After all, he had to take a bus ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3180.txt | From my father I have learned a lot. And I'm very thankful to him. I remember when I was a child my father always got up very early, quietly putting on his clothes and going off to work. To arrive in time to open his tiny store at 8:30, he needed to leave our apartment at 6:30. After all, he had to take a bus and then ... | [
"To rent a house for the family.",
"To send their children to school.",
"To enjoy something unnecessary.",
"To buy enough food for the family."
] |
In the author's opinion, the nature of politeness lies in _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is politeness? This sounds like a simple question. In daily life, we often make judgments about what is polite and what is not polite. For example, to offer your seat to the elderly on a bus is considered polite behavior, and to interrupt when someone is talking is considered impolite; to greet someone th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21976.txt | What is politeness? This sounds like a simple question. In daily life, we often make judgments about what is polite and what is not polite. For example, to offer your seat to the elderly on a bus is considered polite behavior, and to interrupt when someone is talking is considered impolite; to greet someone the first t... | [
"something superficial",
"what is understood at the surface",
"different cultural values",
"the root of different thoughts"
] |
Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is your favourite colour? Do you like yellow, orange, red? If you do, you must be an optimist , a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer greys and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy and you would rather follow than lead. If you love green, you are strong-minded... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8264.txt | What is your favourite colour? Do you like yellow, orange, red? If you do, you must be an optimist , a leader, an active person who enjoys life, people and excitement. Do you prefer greys and blues? Then you are probably quiet, shy and you would rather follow than lead. If you love green, you are strong-minded and dete... | [
"It is no proper to wear a red dress in summer.",
"We feel happier and more active if we see light and bright colors.",
"All the machines in a factory are painted orange.",
"No machines in a factory are painted black."
] |
According to Paragraph l, what is the purpose of the Project? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Wiltshire, England, volunteers are being sought to visit a nature protection area to count the butterflies living there and on surrounding fields. The project is promoted by an environmental protection organisation,which has contributed to improving the living environment for wild animals. Recently, the org... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15698.txt | In Wiltshire, England, volunteers are being sought to visit a nature protection area to count the butterflies living there and on surrounding fields. The project is promoted by an environmental protection organisation,which has contributed to improving the living environment for wild animals. Recently, the organisation... | [
"To appeal to more visitors.",
"To protect the environment.",
"To control butterfly population.",
"To expand the area for wildlife."
] |
Which of the following words can best describe Jack? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Valentine's Day was coming. Helen felt hurt and lonely because this was her first Valentine's Day after the divorce .
Helen's twelve-year-old son, Jack, looked at his mother, knowing that this was a difficult time for both of them. In order to make his mother happy, he prepared a present, and handed it to her... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16659.txt | Valentine's Day was coming. Helen felt hurt and lonely because this was her first Valentine's Day after the divorce .
Helen's twelve-year-old son, Jack, looked at his mother, knowing that this was a difficult time for both of them. In order to make his mother happy, he prepared a present, and handed it to her on Valen... | [
"Caring",
"Hard-working.",
"Brave.",
"Humorous."
] |
The website was created in order to _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sometimes, you feel down or unhappy and it is hard to come back to your high spirit. So if you're having a bad day and need a boost,then help is just a click away.
A website is trying to offer people positive messages from strangers to cheer them up. It announces to be"the nicest place on the Internet",where h... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5273.txt | Sometimes, you feel down or unhappy and it is hard to come back to your high spirit. So if you're having a bad day and need a boost,then help is just a click away.
A website is trying to offer people positive messages from strangers to cheer them up. It announces to be"the nicest place on the Internet",where happy peop... | [
"provide a place for those who want to post their videos",
"discover something positive, honest and good",
"recommend positive voicemails on the website to people",
"offer something positive to cheer people up"
] |
Burt spent $2.00 on a packet of basil seeds and $8.00 on potting soil. The packet of seeds yielded 20 basil plants. He sells each basil plant for $5.00 at the local farmer's market. What is the net profit from his basil plants? | He spent $2.00 on seeds and $8.00 on soil for a total of 2+8 = $<<2+8=10.00>>10.00
He sells each of the 20 basil plants for $5.00 so he makes 20*5 = $<<20*5=100.00>>100.00
He made $100.00 from selling basil plants and he spent $10.00 to buy and grow the seeds. His net profit is 100-10 = $<<100-10=90.00>>90.00
#### 90 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Burt spent $2.00 on a packet of basil seeds and $8.00 on potting soil. The packet of seeds yielded 20 basil plants. He sells each basil plant for $5.00 at the local farmer's market. What is the net profit from his basil plants? | He spent $2.00 on seeds and $8.00 on soil for a total of 2+8 = $<<2+8=10.00>>10.00
He sells each of the 20 basil plants for $5.00 so he makes 20*5 = $<<20*5=100.00>>100.00
He made $100.00 from selling basil plants and he spent $10.00 to buy and grow the seeds. His net profit is 100-10 = $<<100-10=90.00>>90.00
#### 90 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What disease, caused by vitamin c deficiency, causes bleeding gums, nosebleeds, and other symptoms? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What disease, caused by vitamin c deficiency, causes bleeding gums, nosebleeds, and other symptoms? | scurvy | science | null | null | null | leukemia | rickets | dehydration | scurvy | Not getting enough vitamins can cause health problems. For example, too little vitamin C causes a disease called scurvy. People with scurvy have bleeding gums, nosebleeds, and other symptoms. | null | null | null |
The author writes about his experience _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day I walked down to get to my car, thinking about what I had to accomplish and scolding myself for being late for work, but surprisingly the car was nowhere to be found.
This was at 8 a.m. in the morning. I made trips to all the towing places and police stations, all the time thinking that it was towed b... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4247.txt | One day I walked down to get to my car, thinking about what I had to accomplish and scolding myself for being late for work, but surprisingly the car was nowhere to be found.
This was at 8 a.m. in the morning. I made trips to all the towing places and police stations, all the time thinking that it was towed by cops .... | [
"to criticize the person stealing his cars",
"to praise the rental place at Enterprise",
"to tell us a surprising but moving story",
"to encourage people to do acts of kindness"
] |
When was Tracy Caulkins born? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tracy Caulkins is known as the first American to set an American record and win an American title in each of four swimming strokes : breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke, freestyle.
Tracy Caulkins was born in Minnesota and lived in Iowa until she was six. She began swimming when she was eight, after the family ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2634.txt | Tracy Caulkins is known as the first American to set an American record and win an American title in each of four swimming strokes : breaststroke, butterfly, backstroke, freestyle.
Tracy Caulkins was born in Minnesota and lived in Iowa until she was six. She began swimming when she was eight, after the family had moved... | [
"In 1963",
"In 1953",
"In 1960",
"Not mentioned"
] |
The group of 15 Nepali artists _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Since Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed Mount Everest, Mount Qomolangma's peak is no longer a lonely place and is turning into a trash heap.
So far, more than 350 climbers have successfully reached the peak. And they have complained about waiting for hours in the bottlenecks on the way to the peak, a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11970.txt | Since Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay climbed Mount Everest, Mount Qomolangma's peak is no longer a lonely place and is turning into a trash heap.
So far, more than 350 climbers have successfully reached the peak. And they have complained about waiting for hours in the bottlenecks on the way to the peak, a situatio... | [
"created works of art using rubbish from Qomolangma",
"were employed by the Everest Peakeers Association",
"climbed Qomolangma and collected 1.5 tons of trash",
"painted 74 beautiful pictures of Mount Qomolangma's peak"
] |
Which of the following can best be put in the blank in the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Good readers know that reading isn't just about knowing words--it's a way of thinking. Some readers think before, during and after reading. Here are some suggestions that may be of some help.
Think before you read. Before you read the text, ask yourself the questions that why you are reading it and what you wa... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15855.txt | Good readers know that reading isn't just about knowing words--it's a way of thinking. Some readers think before, during and after reading. Here are some suggestions that may be of some help.
Think before you read. Before you read the text, ask yourself the questions that why you are reading it and what you want to get... | [
"countries",
"mountains",
"rivers",
"cities"
] |
Who gave the ears to the boy? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Can I see my baby?" the happy new mother asked. When she saw the baby, she was surprised. The baby was born without ears.
As time went by, the baby grew up. There was nothing wrong with his hearing. But some kids laughed at him because he didn't have ears. The baby was very sad, but his parents did nothing bu... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle65.txt | "Can I see my baby?" the happy new mother asked. When she saw the baby, she was surprised. The baby was born without ears.
As time went by, the baby grew up. There was nothing wrong with his hearing. But some kids laughed at him because he didn't have ears. The baby was very sad, but his parents did nothing but felt so... | [
"A doctor.",
"His father.",
"His mother.",
"A good man."
] |
What did Edeen say about recycled urine and the recycling system? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Astronauts aboard the space station celebrated a space first on Wednesday by drinking water that had been recycled from their urine , sweat and water got from air. They said "cheers," clicked drinking bags and toasted NASA workers on the ground.
The urine recycling system is needed for astronaut stations on th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11610.txt | Astronauts aboard the space station celebrated a space first on Wednesday by drinking water that had been recycled from their urine , sweat and water got from air. They said "cheers," clicked drinking bags and toasted NASA workers on the ground.
The urine recycling system is needed for astronaut stations on the moon an... | [
"The taste of recycled urine is not as good as that of common water.",
"The recycling system has made a science fiction story come true.",
"The idea of drinking recycled urine makes astronauts feel unpleasant.",
"It takes a longer time on earth to make water from urine than in space."
] |
What do you call a pattern of stars in the night sky? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do you call a pattern of stars in the night sky? | constellation | science | null | null | null | cluster | Solar Systems | planets | constellation | This is a constellation, a pattern of stars in the night sky. This constellation is called Orion. The features you can see best are his belt and sword. You can see Orion's belt in the sky from many locations. These stars are very bright. For many constellations, the stars are not near each other. They just happen to ap... | null | null | null |
What can we learn from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Quite often we see people driving carelessly and paying no attention to anyone else on the road. In fact, 75 percent of the time, car accidents happened because of carelessness and drivers' mistakes.
What about you? Are you a safe driver, or have you developed dangerous driving habits that put you and others i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7614.txt | Quite often we see people driving carelessly and paying no attention to anyone else on the road. In fact, 75 percent of the time, car accidents happened because of carelessness and drivers' mistakes.
What about you? Are you a safe driver, or have you developed dangerous driving habits that put you and others in danger?... | [
"10% of the accidents are caused by drivers who are phoning.",
"Texting while driving increase a car accident by 400 percent!",
"Texting drivers had slower reaction times than drinking drivers.",
"It tells us how to give up these dangerous driving habits."
] |
Leonardo O'Grady thinks that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Coca-Cola has created a publicity stunt in Singapore -- a vending machine which gives out free cans of Coke in return for hugs. The _ idea is part of the company's Open Happiness campaign designed to attract young people in Singapore.
Students at the National University of Singapore were surprised to find ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8759.txt | Coca-Cola has created a publicity stunt in Singapore -- a vending machine which gives out free cans of Coke in return for hugs. The _ idea is part of the company's Open Happiness campaign designed to attract young people in Singapore.
Students at the National University of Singapore were surprised to find that the ... | [
"the Coca-Cola Hug Machine is the best advertisement",
"the Coca-Cola Hug Machine can spread happiness",
"the Coca-Cola Hug Machine should be open only to the students",
"people who enjoy the campaign would buy more Coca-Cola drinks"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Almost every child in cities has the chance to go to school, but not all children in the countries are so lucky.
There is a girl called Xiao Fang. She is eight years old and lives in a small village in Guangxi. When she was young, she wanted to go to school. But she could not, because her family was too poor t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle825.txt | Almost every child in cities has the chance to go to school, but not all children in the countries are so lucky.
There is a girl called Xiao Fang. She is eight years old and lives in a small village in Guangxi. When she was young, she wanted to go to school. But she could not, because her family was too poor to afford ... | [
"Hope Project helps the poor children to go to school",
"Hope Project helps to build new schools",
"Hope Project helps schools to buy desks, chairs, books, etc.",
"All the above"
] |
What jobs can elephants do? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can animals do work for us? Some scientists think that animals may do a lot of jobs. They say that we may see many elephants, monkeys, dogs, bears and other animals do a lot of things. Animals can get something to eat if they do some work for people.
Some scientists say that many different animals may do lots... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle49.txt | Can animals do work for us? Some scientists think that animals may do a lot of jobs. They say that we may see many elephants, monkeys, dogs, bears and other animals do a lot of things. Animals can get something to eat if they do some work for people.
Some scientists say that many different animals may do lots of jobs ... | [
"Doing heavy jobs.",
"Guarding a house",
"Making cars",
"Driving cars"
] |
You Mi's fluent English is based on _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You Mi, a lovely and confident 17-year-old student, is the first Chinese high school student to appear on the cover of the popular young adults' fashion magazine Seventeen.
"You is IN," said Wang LiHua, Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen. "She is active and mature because of her knowledge on everything from academ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22796.txt | You Mi, a lovely and confident 17-year-old student, is the first Chinese high school student to appear on the cover of the popular young adults' fashion magazine Seventeen.
"You is IN," said Wang LiHua, Editor-in-Chief of Seventeen. "She is active and mature because of her knowledge on everything from academic studie... | [
"her chance to host an English broadcasting programme",
"the influence of her parents",
"her deep interest in it",
"her making DV movie"
] |
Darius, Matt, and Marius are friends, who played table football. During all the games they played, Marius scored 3 points more than Darius, and Darius scored 5 points less than Matt. How many points did all three friends score together, if Darius scored 10 points? | If Darius scored 10 points, then Marius scored 10 + 3 = <<10+3=13>>13 points in total.
Darius scored 5 points less than Matt, so Matt scored 10 + 5 = <<10+5=15>>15 points in total.
So all three friends gathered 13 + 15 + 10 = <<13+15+10=38>>38 points.
#### 38 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Darius, Matt, and Marius are friends, who played table football. During all the games they played, Marius scored 3 points more than Darius, and Darius scored 5 points less than Matt. How many points did all three friends score together, if Darius scored 10 points? | If Darius scored 10 points, then Marius scored 10 + 3 = <<10+3=13>>13 points in total.
Darius scored 5 points less than Matt, so Matt scored 10 + 5 = <<10+5=15>>15 points in total.
So all three friends gathered 13 + 15 + 10 = <<13+15+10=38>>38 points.
#### 38 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The passage is mainly about _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On October 31st, 2015, the official Xinhua news agency reported that China would allow two children for every couple. That meant that the country's one-child policy came to an end.
To control the population growth, China started a policy of one child per couple in the 1970s. Why does China decide to relax the ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7654.txt | On October 31st, 2015, the official Xinhua news agency reported that China would allow two children for every couple. That meant that the country's one-child policy came to an end.
To control the population growth, China started a policy of one child per couple in the 1970s. Why does China decide to relax the policy no... | [
"Chinese population",
"Chinese one-child policy",
"Chinese economy",
"Chinese two-child policy"
] |
What is the author's attitude towards the boss of his friend? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When my mother was alive, she used to tell me again and again about the value of just being nice. "Never underestimate the power of a smile," she would say. I fear she would be very disappointed looking at the world today. A lot of people don't smile and when it comes to service today, they're just not nice. N... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8640.txt | When my mother was alive, she used to tell me again and again about the value of just being nice. "Never underestimate the power of a smile," she would say. I fear she would be very disappointed looking at the world today. A lot of people don't smile and when it comes to service today, they're just not nice. Now don't ... | [
"Opposed.",
"Doubtful.",
"Respectful.",
"Supportive."
] |
The best title of this story should be _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day, a boy said to a girl, "If I have only one bowl of gruel, I shall give one half to my mother, and the other half to you." The little girl liked the little boy from then on. That year he was twelve and she was ten.
Ten years passed. When their village was flooded, he _ rescued others, including old... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23902.txt | One day, a boy said to a girl, "If I have only one bowl of gruel, I shall give one half to my mother, and the other half to you." The little girl liked the little boy from then on. That year he was twelve and she was ten.
Ten years passed. When their village was flooded, he _ rescued others, including old people, ... | [
"A Bowl of Gruel",
"The Respectable Couple",
"The Value of true love",
"A Classic Love Story"
] |
The music club will _ on Wednesday. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can you swim well? Are you free on Saturday and Sunday? Our club needs a swimming teacher to teach children from 8 to 10 years old. It is interesting to be with them. Please call Leo at 5968-4437.
Are you busy after school? No? Can you speak English? Yes? Then we need you to help some American students. They ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6732.txt | Can you swim well? Are you free on Saturday and Sunday? Our club needs a swimming teacher to teach children from 8 to 10 years old. It is interesting to be with them. Please call Leo at 5968-4437.
Are you busy after school? No? Can you speak English? Yes? Then we need you to help some American students. They study in ... | [
"have a party",
"give a guitar lesson",
"need a guitar teacher",
"teach how to play the drums"
] |
What could cause so many bees to die? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All across California, honeybees are flying away from their hives and dying. Empty hives are causing a lot of worry about some important food crops.
Bees give us a lot more than delicious honey. They are pollinators --they enable plants to produce the fruits and nuts we enjoy by carrying pollen from one plant... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5657.txt | All across California, honeybees are flying away from their hives and dying. Empty hives are causing a lot of worry about some important food crops.
Bees give us a lot more than delicious honey. They are pollinators --they enable plants to produce the fruits and nuts we enjoy by carrying pollen from one plant or flowe... | [
"Poisons to kill birds.",
"Eating too much.",
"Large insects.",
"Some virus."
] |
Charles is moving from Springfield, which has 482,653 people, to Greenville, which has 119,666 fewer people. What is the total population of Springfield and Greenville? | Greenville has 482,653 - 119,666 = <<482653-119666=362987>>362,987 people.
So, the total population of Springfield and Greenville is 482,653 + 362,987 = <<482653+362987=845640>>845,640.
#### 845,640 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Charles is moving from Springfield, which has 482,653 people, to Greenville, which has 119,666 fewer people. What is the total population of Springfield and Greenville? | Greenville has 482,653 - 119,666 = <<482653-119666=362987>>362,987 people.
So, the total population of Springfield and Greenville is 482,653 + 362,987 = <<482653+362987=845640>>845,640.
#### 845,640 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What does the text try to tell us? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was January lst, the first day of the year and a holiday for me.I went to the bank to get the bank work out of the way. The bank clerk nodded and I sat in front of him. He was busy filling up entries in his register.
I put my form and booklet in front of him.After waiting for a few more minutes, in which I... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4609.txt | It was January lst, the first day of the year and a holiday for me.I went to the bank to get the bank work out of the way. The bank clerk nodded and I sat in front of him. He was busy filling up entries in his register.
I put my form and booklet in front of him.After waiting for a few more minutes, in which I showed a... | [
"To be patient with your customers",
"Helping others is helping yourself",
"To be thankful to those who help you.",
"It is our duty to do things for others"
] |
The writer wrote the story to tell us _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A bag is useful and the word "bag" is useful, too. Here is an interesting phrase , "to let the cat out of the bag". In meaning it is the same as "to tell the secret ". And there is an old interesting story about _ .
Long ago, when farmers wanted to sell chickens at the market, they would usually just throw the... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1748.txt | A bag is useful and the word "bag" is useful, too. Here is an interesting phrase , "to let the cat out of the bag". In meaning it is the same as "to tell the secret ". And there is an old interesting story about _ .
Long ago, when farmers wanted to sell chickens at the market, they would usually just throw the chickens... | [
"the woman was smart",
"how farmers sold their cats",
"the phrase is useful",
"where the phrase came from"
] |
The problem the author had in parking their car was that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
She handed me a five dollar bill through the car window, then turned and walked away. I don't know her name, nor where she was going ,but I know I will never forget that stranger who generously saved me from a lot of frustration and prevented me from walking a mile or more to my destination.
That day My husb... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20616.txt | She handed me a five dollar bill through the car window, then turned and walked away. I don't know her name, nor where she was going ,but I know I will never forget that stranger who generously saved me from a lot of frustration and prevented me from walking a mile or more to my destination.
That day My husband, Leo,... | [
"they couldn't pay for parking by check",
"neither of them had money with them",
"they had no five-dollar bill",
"there was no parking lot near the conference"
] |
Mary does her grocery shopping on Saturday. She does her shopping only at a specific store where she is allowed a credit of $100, which must be paid in full before her next shopping trip. That week she spent the full credit limit and paid $15 of it on Tuesday and $23 of it on Thursday. How much credit will Mary need to... | So far, Mary has paid back $15 +$23=$<<15+23=38>>38 of the credit.
So she still needs to pay $100-$38=$<<100-38=62>>62
#### 62 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mary does her grocery shopping on Saturday. She does her shopping only at a specific store where she is allowed a credit of $100, which must be paid in full before her next shopping trip. That week she spent the full credit limit and paid $15 of it on Tuesday and $23 of it on Thursday. How much credit will Mary need to... | So far, Mary has paid back $15 +$23=$<<15+23=38>>38 of the credit.
So she still needs to pay $100-$38=$<<100-38=62>>62
#### 62 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How many different types of stresses are there? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How many different types of stresses are there? | four | science | null | null | null | three | five | seven | four | Stress is the force applied to a rock. There are four types of stresses:. | null | null | null |
In what way is Baidu summer internships different from the other three? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Listen up! Unilever to share the secrets of its success with students
What it is: Unilever campus talks
Who qualifies: college students
What it's about: Fortune 500 company Unilever will tour campuses this spring, giving a series of lectures to college students about the company's success in brand management, ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16808.txt | Listen up! Unilever to share the secrets of its success with students
What it is: Unilever campus talks
Who qualifies: college students
What it's about: Fortune 500 company Unilever will tour campuses this spring, giving a series of lectures to college students about the company's success in brand management, sales and... | [
"A salary will be paid after the internship.",
"A resume will be a must before the internship.",
"A chance to work abroad will be awarded.",
"A future plan to be a leader will be discussed."
] |
The author introduced the sport item "rugby" in Samoa with a tone of _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although the Samoan Natives have long claimed to be the indigenous people of their islands, holding firm to the belief that Samoans were birthed by special creation in Samoa, it has been theorized by many linguists, based on linguistic commonalities as well as archaeological findings, that migrants from South... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19353.txt | Although the Samoan Natives have long claimed to be the indigenous people of their islands, holding firm to the belief that Samoans were birthed by special creation in Samoa, it has been theorized by many linguists, based on linguistic commonalities as well as archaeological findings, that migrants from Southeast Asia... | [
"dignity",
"doubt",
"respect",
"sadness"
] |
Which of the following can be the best title of the story? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!"
That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glas... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6064.txt | "If you want to see a thing well, reach out and touch it!"
That may seem a strange thing to say. But touching things can help you to see them better. Your eyes can tell you that a glass ball is round. But by holding it in your hands, you can feel how smooth and cool the ball is. You can feel how heavy the glass is. Whe... | [
"Touching by Feeling",
"To See or to Feel",
"To See Better by Feeling",
"Ways of Feeling"
] |
Why did the professor study the Brazilian students'behavior? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the United States, it is important to be on time , or punctual , for an appointment , a class, a meeting, etc. However, this may not be true in all countries. An American professor discovered the difference while teaching a class in a Brazilian university. The two-hour class was scheduled to begin at 10 A.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23578.txt | In the United States, it is important to be on time , or punctual , for an appointment , a class, a meeting, etc. However, this may not be true in all countries. An American professor discovered the difference while teaching a class in a Brazilian university. The two-hour class was scheduled to begin at 10 A.M. and en... | [
"He felt puzzled at the students' being late.",
"He felt angry at the students' rudeness.",
"He wanted to make the students come on time later.",
"He wanted to collect data for one of his studies."
] |
Unlike energy, what doesn’t need to be constantly added to ecosystems because it is recycled through ecosystems? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Unlike energy, what doesn’t need to be constantly added to ecosystems because it is recycled through ecosystems? | matter | science | null | null | null | vapor | water | nutrients | matter | Unlike energy, matter doesn’t need to be constantly added to ecosystems. Instead, matter is recycled through ecosystems. Water and elements such as carbon and nitrogen that living things need are used over and over again. | null | null | null |
This passage mainly deals with _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I have been teaching in the United States for three semesters. During this time, I have been very impressed with the hardworking American students. Tuition fee in American universities are pretty expensive. Most American students receive little, if any, financial support. As a result, they have to work hard ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1490.txt | I have been teaching in the United States for three semesters. During this time, I have been very impressed with the hardworking American students. Tuition fee in American universities are pretty expensive. Most American students receive little, if any, financial support. As a result, they have to work hard to pay fo... | [
"part-time jobs chosen by American students",
"the high fees of American universities",
"difficult lives American students have to face",
"different opinions on American universities"
] |
Which of the follow words can best describe the father? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A light drizzle was falling as my sister Jill and I ran out of the Methodist Church, eager to get home and play with the presents that Santa had left for us and our baby sister, Sharon. Across the street from the church was a Pan American gas station where the Greyhound bus stopped.It was closed for Christmas,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22490.txt | A light drizzle was falling as my sister Jill and I ran out of the Methodist Church, eager to get home and play with the presents that Santa had left for us and our baby sister, Sharon. Across the street from the church was a Pan American gas station where the Greyhound bus stopped.It was closed for Christmas, but I no... | [
"Kindhearted.",
"Enthusiastic.",
"Energetic.",
"Determined."
] |
What type of plants are the mosses, the hornwarts, and the liverworts considered to be? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of plants are the mosses, the hornwarts, and the liverworts considered to be? | nonvascular | science | null | null | null | xerophyte | spirogyra | Vascular | nonvascular | Nonvascular plants include the mosses, the hornworts, and the liverworts. | null | null | null |
Miss Morstan came to see Holmes mainly because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Holmes rubbed his hands together excitedly. His eyes shone and he leant forward in his chair.
"Tell us your story," he said.
Miss Morstan began her story and we listened.
"My father," she began," was a captain in the army. When I was very young, he was sent to India My mother was dead and I had no other relati... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3628.txt | Holmes rubbed his hands together excitedly. His eyes shone and he leant forward in his chair.
"Tell us your story," he said.
Miss Morstan began her story and we listened.
"My father," she began," was a captain in the army. When I was very young, he was sent to India My mother was dead and I had no other relatives in En... | [
"her father has just disappeared",
"she had got some lovely pearls",
"her father asked her to do so",
"she had received a strange letter"
] |
Which of the following is not true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ellis Island is located in New York. Harbor Ellis Isl and is open daily year-round from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p. m. , with extended hours during summer. It is closed December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island; donations are gratefully accepted.
At Your Fingertips
Park information (212)363-7620
Eme... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4579.txt | Ellis Island is located in New York. Harbor Ellis Isl and is open daily year-round from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p. m. , with extended hours during summer. It is closed December 25. There is no admission charge to Ellis Island; donations are gratefully accepted.
At Your Fingertips
Park information (212)363-7620
Emergencies ... | [
"People can visit Ellis Island free of charge.",
"The boats departure time is at 9:15 a.m. all the year round.",
"Ferry fees for children are cheaper than for adults.",
"Ferry fees for group visitors can be reduced."
] |
But today _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I live in a town. In the past, the air wasn't fresh. There was a river. People put rubbish in it. The water went bad. The fishes in the river died. There was much rubbish in the streets which weren't wide. It smelt terrible. People lived in low old houses with trees all around and had a terrible life. The chil... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7276.txt | I live in a town. In the past, the air wasn't fresh. There was a river. People put rubbish in it. The water went bad. The fishes in the river died. There was much rubbish in the streets which weren't wide. It smelt terrible. People lived in low old houses with trees all around and had a terrible life. The children coul... | [
"people still live in low old houses",
"children can't have a good education",
"people live in bright and beautiful buildings",
"people still drive animals to help with farming"
] |
The man ran in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day a dentist was starting his morning work. Suddenly a man ran in. His face was red and he could only say "Quick! Quick!" The dentist thought he must be very ill. His assistant helped to make the poor man sit in a chair. The dentist gave the man some medicine to make him sleep. Then, he looked into the ma... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8204.txt | One day a dentist was starting his morning work. Suddenly a man ran in. His face was red and he could only say "Quick! Quick!" The dentist thought he must be very ill. His assistant helped to make the poor man sit in a chair. The dentist gave the man some medicine to make him sleep. Then, he looked into the man's mouth... | [
"because he was ill",
"because he wanted to sleep",
"to tell the doctor that he was all right",
"to tell the dentist that his house was on fire"
] |
For Mother's Day last year, Kyle picked a dozen roses from his garden, but this year, he was only able to pick half the number of roses. If Kyle wants to give his mother a bouquet with twice as many roses as last year and the grocery store sells one rose for $3, how much would Kyle have to spend? | This year, Kyle was only able to pick 12/2 = <<12/2=6>>6 roses.
He wants to give his mother 12 x 2 = <<12*2=24>>24 roses.
He still needs another 24 - 6 = <<24-6=18>>18 roses.
He would have to spend 18 x 3 = $<<18*3=54>>54.
#### 54 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | For Mother's Day last year, Kyle picked a dozen roses from his garden, but this year, he was only able to pick half the number of roses. If Kyle wants to give his mother a bouquet with twice as many roses as last year and the grocery store sells one rose for $3, how much would Kyle have to spend? | This year, Kyle was only able to pick 12/2 = <<12/2=6>>6 roses.
He wants to give his mother 12 x 2 = <<12*2=24>>24 roses.
He still needs another 24 - 6 = <<24-6=18>>18 roses.
He would have to spend 18 x 3 = $<<18*3=54>>54.
#### 54 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
As a battery is depleted what happens to its internal resistance? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | As a battery is depleted what happens to its internal resistance? | increases | science | null | null | null | reduces | stagnates | changes | increases | The internal resistance r can behave in complex ways. As noted, r increases as a battery is depleted. But internal resistance may also depend on the magnitude and direction of the current through a voltage source, its temperature, and even its history. The internal resistance of rechargeable nickel-cadmium cells, for e... | null | null | null |
Which of the following is true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ted Brown's dream as a child was an unusual one: he wanted to fly. What was more unusual was the way in which he made his dream come true.
After high school, he wanted to join the U. S. Air Force but he failed because of his poor eyesight. However, his dream remained.
At the age of 33, Ted was a truck driver i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3407.txt | Ted Brown's dream as a child was an unusual one: he wanted to fly. What was more unusual was the way in which he made his dream come true.
After high school, he wanted to join the U. S. Air Force but he failed because of his poor eyesight. However, his dream remained.
At the age of 33, Ted was a truck driver in Los Ang... | [
"He didn't go to college because of his dream to fly.",
"He felt sorry for what he had done.",
"He realized his dream in a dangerous way both to himself and to others.",
"He didn't shoot the balloons at first because he wanted to stay there longer."
] |
If no conclusion is reached after an experiment, the scientist may retest what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | If no conclusion is reached after an experiment, the scientist may retest what? | hypothesis | science | null | null | null | suggestions | conclusion | materials | hypothesis | The scientist must next form a conclusion. The scientist must study all of the data. What statement best explains the data? Did the experiment prove the hypothesis? Sometimes an experiment shows that a hypothesis is correct. Other times the data disproves the hypothesis. Sometimes it's not possible to tell. If there is... | null | null | null |
What is the ideal mechanical advantage in the single fixed pulley? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the ideal mechanical advantage in the single fixed pulley? | 1 | science | null | null | null | 4 | zero | 2 | 1 | In the single fixed pulley, only one rope segment pulls up on the load, so the ideal mechanical advantage is 1. In other words, this type of pulley doesn’t increase the force that is applied to it. However, it does change the direction of the force. This allows you to use your weight to pull on one end of the rope and ... | null | null | null |
What did the author think when the man was approaching? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My husband and I recently had the chance to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in Morocco, Our daughter had very kindly given us the trip as a gift a few weeks ago.
One day, we were walking around in the lively and crowded streets, having a good time. I was looking at all the amazing places and architectur... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17848.txt | My husband and I recently had the chance to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary in Morocco, Our daughter had very kindly given us the trip as a gift a few weeks ago.
One day, we were walking around in the lively and crowded streets, having a good time. I was looking at all the amazing places and architectures, and a... | [
"The man was going to rob her",
"The man was going to ask for money",
"The man was going to say hello to her.",
"The man was going to ask her the way"
] |
English was first spoken in _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As you are students of English, it's very possible that you'll be interested in England. That's where the language was first spoken. But England is often called by other names. This often confuses people and I wonder if you know what these names mean. So, now I would like to tell you about this matter of names... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2780.txt | As you are students of English, it's very possible that you'll be interested in England. That's where the language was first spoken. But England is often called by other names. This often confuses people and I wonder if you know what these names mean. So, now I would like to tell you about this matter of names. I belie... | [
"Britain",
"England",
"Great Britain",
"Ireland"
] |
Sphenodontia sphenodontia (“wedge tooth”) arose in the mesozoic era and includes only one of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Sphenodontia sphenodontia (“wedge tooth”) arose in the mesozoic era and includes only one of what? | living genus | science | null | null | null | inner genus | outside genus | traveling genus | living genus | Sphenodontia Sphenodontia (“wedge tooth”) arose in the Mesozoic era and includes only one living genus, Tuatara, comprising two species that are found in New Zealand (Figure 29.26). Tuataras measure up to 80 centimeters and weigh about 1 kilogram. Although quite lizard-like in gross appearance, several unique features ... | null | null | null |
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