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According to the passage,children with high IQs _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Children are often far more gifted than what their parents or teachers can realize.IQ tests do not measure creative talents.By depending on them to measure intelligence,therefore,we miss out on the talents of many of our most gifted youngsters.Most children start life with valuable creative potential.Unfortuna... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7645.txt | Children are often far more gifted than what their parents or teachers can realize.IQ tests do not measure creative talents.By depending on them to measure intelligence,therefore,we miss out on the talents of many of our most gifted youngsters.Most children start life with valuable creative potential.Unfortunately,many... | [
"may lack the qualities essential to geniuses",
"will probably turn into geniuses",
"are more likely to be geniuses than those with low IQs",
"also have qualities essential to geniuses"
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The popular college rankings focus primarily on prestige as measured by the SAT scores of incoming students and how many applicants are turned away. An initiative started last fall by the Obama administration could help families go beyond these limited, and far too easily exploited, indexes to learn quickly an... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15736.txt | The popular college rankings focus primarily on prestige as measured by the SAT scores of incoming students and how many applicants are turned away. An initiative started last fall by the Obama administration could help families go beyond these limited, and far too easily exploited, indexes to learn quickly and easily ... | [
"Critics agree that the government should require colleges to obey the disclosure rules.",
"Congress has approved and made the transparency initiatives a law.",
"SAT scores alone do not determine one's choice of college.",
"Students and families find it very difficult to choose their ideal colleges now."
] |
The author wrote the passage in order to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The energy crisis has made people aware of how the careless use of the earth's energy has brought the whole world to the edge of disaster. The over-development of motor transport, with its increase of more cars, more traveling, has contributed to the near-destruction of our cities and the pollution not only of... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5375.txt | The energy crisis has made people aware of how the careless use of the earth's energy has brought the whole world to the edge of disaster. The over-development of motor transport, with its increase of more cars, more traveling, has contributed to the near-destruction of our cities and the pollution not only of local ai... | [
"make a recommendation for a transformed life style",
"limit ambitions of the people of the whole world",
"demand devotion to nature and future generation",
"encourage awareness of the decline of morality"
] |
What is the author's intention by writing this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Learn a Foreign Language
Spend the time!
The more time you spend with the language, the faster you will learn. This means listening, reading, writing, speaking, and studying words and phrases. This does not mean sitting in class looking out the window, nor listening to other students who do not speak well, nor... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21064.txt | Learn a Foreign Language
Spend the time!
The more time you spend with the language, the faster you will learn. This means listening, reading, writing, speaking, and studying words and phrases. This does not mean sitting in class looking out the window, nor listening to other students who do not speak well, nor getting ... | [
"To make a comparison about which is the best way to learn a foreign language.",
"To make an advertisement for some foreign language training centre.",
"To introduce the effective ways to learn a foreign language.",
"To encourage students to learn a foreign language well."
] |
A farmer is growing corn. For every 4 seeds he plants, he gets one ear of corn, that he can sell for $.1. It costs $.5 for a bag with 100 seeds. If he makes $40 in profit, how many ears did he sell? | A single seed costs $.005 because .5 / 100 = <<.5/100=.005>>.005
It costs $.02 cents to grow an ear of corn because .005 x 4 = <<.005*4=.02>>.02
On each ear of corn he makes $.098 profit because .1 - .02 = .08
He sold 500 ears because 40 / .08 = <<40/.08=500>>500
#### 500 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A farmer is growing corn. For every 4 seeds he plants, he gets one ear of corn, that he can sell for $.1. It costs $.5 for a bag with 100 seeds. If he makes $40 in profit, how many ears did he sell? | A single seed costs $.005 because .5 / 100 = <<.5/100=.005>>.005
It costs $.02 cents to grow an ear of corn because .005 x 4 = <<.005*4=.02>>.02
On each ear of corn he makes $.098 profit because .1 - .02 = .08
He sold 500 ears because 40 / .08 = <<40/.08=500>>500
#### 500 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Jed’s family wants to buy 6 different board games. Each board game costs $15 and Jed paid using a $100 bill. If the cashier gave Jed only $5 bills for his change, how many bills did Jed receive? | Jed paid $15 x 6 = $<<15*6=90>>90 for the 6 board games.
He has $100 - $90 = $<<100-90=10>>10 change.
Therefore, Jed received$ 10/$5 = <<10/5=2>>2 $5 bills.
#### 2 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jed’s family wants to buy 6 different board games. Each board game costs $15 and Jed paid using a $100 bill. If the cashier gave Jed only $5 bills for his change, how many bills did Jed receive? | Jed paid $15 x 6 = $<<15*6=90>>90 for the 6 board games.
He has $100 - $90 = $<<100-90=10>>10 change.
Therefore, Jed received$ 10/$5 = <<10/5=2>>2 $5 bills.
#### 2 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
All compounds, whether ionic or covalent, must be what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | All compounds, whether ionic or covalent, must be what? | electrically neutral | science | null | null | null | metallic neutral | abnormal neutral | organic neutral | electrically neutral | When chemists synthesize a new compound, they may not yet know its molecular or structural formula. In such cases, they usually begin by determining itsempirical formula, the relative numbers of atoms of the elements in a compound, reduced to the smallest whole numbers. Because the empirical formula is based on experim... | null | null | null |
According to the passage we can say that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Al Ossinger,an experienced mountain guide,knew it was time to leave Longs Peak in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park,and get off'quickly.The sky had turned threatening dark,and his ice ax at times gave out upset sounds.Suddenly,as Ossinger was crossing a large mass of rock,both hands pressed against it f... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23049.txt | Al Ossinger,an experienced mountain guide,knew it was time to leave Longs Peak in Colorado's Rocky Mountain National Park,and get off'quickly.The sky had turned threatening dark,and his ice ax at times gave out upset sounds.Suddenly,as Ossinger was crossing a large mass of rock,both hands pressed against it for balanc... | [
"people caught by lightning may go disabled at once",
"1ightning strikes may do harms to human beings",
"more forest fires will be caused by lightning",
"1ightning is a rich energy resource to humans"
] |
If a child wants to experience something related to spaceflight, where can he go? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you looking for some interesting and meaningful places to take your kids to? Here are some places for you to choose before they grow up:
Alaska
Not to sound cool, but "it's a good chance to experience a trip through the icebergs. There are over 100,000 glaciers in Alaska, more than anywhere else in the w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9910.txt | Are you looking for some interesting and meaningful places to take your kids to? Here are some places for you to choose before they grow up:
Alaska
Not to sound cool, but "it's a good chance to experience a trip through the icebergs. There are over 100,000 glaciers in Alaska, more than anywhere else in the world comb... | [
"Alaska and New York City.",
"Alaska and Cape Canaveral.",
"Cape Canaveral and the Canadian Rockies.",
"New York city and Cape Canaveral."
] |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Little Mark is only 6, but he has an IQ of 200, a genius among geniuses. _ His parents must keep him intellectually simulated while making sure he is like any other little boy.
Mark has been attracted by the way how the world works since he was a baby. When he was 3, Mark was reading fluently, mostly self-taug... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1812.txt | Little Mark is only 6, but he has an IQ of 200, a genius among geniuses. _ His parents must keep him intellectually simulated while making sure he is like any other little boy.
Mark has been attracted by the way how the world works since he was a baby. When he was 3, Mark was reading fluently, mostly self-taught. His p... | [
"Mark's parents are very satisfied with his love for reading.",
"Mark began to teach himself reading at the age of 3.",
"Many child geniuses are not good at communicating with others.",
"It is hard for parents to bring up a genius."
] |
What's the author's attitude towards the situation to sandstorms' problems? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As most people know, in the past few years, sandstorms have swept across many cities and areas of North China, polluting the air and disturbing daily lives of human beings. People look dirty and suffer many kinds of illnesses, such as breath difficulty. The sandstorm is such a serious problem that it has not o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3236.txt | As most people know, in the past few years, sandstorms have swept across many cities and areas of North China, polluting the air and disturbing daily lives of human beings. People look dirty and suffer many kinds of illnesses, such as breath difficulty. The sandstorm is such a serious problem that it has not only _ the... | [
"Unconfident",
"Optimistic",
"Regretful",
"Satisfied"
] |
.From the passage, we know _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most people want to work, but in today's word ,it is more difficult to find work for everybody.The economics of the world need to grow by 4% each year just to keep the old number of jobs for people.
Often this is not possible,and so more people are out of work.
Some people have no jobs now because new machines... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1038.txt | Most people want to work, but in today's word ,it is more difficult to find work for everybody.The economics of the world need to grow by 4% each year just to keep the old number of jobs for people.
Often this is not possible,and so more people are out of work.
Some people have no jobs now because new machines can do t... | [
"it's not possible for everybody to find work.",
"Machines can only take work from people in factories.",
"In the future , there will be enough jobs for everybody",
"Machines will do the work instead of people"
] |
What does Tom usually do after school? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jenny is a nice girl. She likes to playing soccer. And she watches soccer games on TV every day. But she doesn't like playing baseball. She has some friends in her class. They are Tom, Mary, Susan and Linda.
Tom likes playing ping - pong. He has some nice ping - pong bats, He usually plays ping - pong with his... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6522.txt | Jenny is a nice girl. She likes to playing soccer. And she watches soccer games on TV every day. But she doesn't like playing baseball. She has some friends in her class. They are Tom, Mary, Susan and Linda.
Tom likes playing ping - pong. He has some nice ping - pong bats, He usually plays ping - pong with his friends ... | [
"Play games with friends.",
"Play ping - pong with friends.",
"Make model planes by himself.",
"Play volleyball with classmates."
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE about Cherry Carl? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Cherry Carl, and I retired in June, 2003, after 35 years as a teacher and Language Arts Specialist in Santee, California. However, I continued my role as an instructor at the University of California, San Diego, in the Reading Specialist Certification Program until June, 2009.
I wasn't ready to ret... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16416.txt | My name is Cherry Carl, and I retired in June, 2003, after 35 years as a teacher and Language Arts Specialist in Santee, California. However, I continued my role as an instructor at the University of California, San Diego, in the Reading Specialist Certification Program until June, 2009.
I wasn't ready to retire. Teac... | [
"She became a teacher at the age of 35.",
"She was interested in teaching as a child.",
"She is still a teacher in a middle school now.",
"She gave up teaching totally 35 years ago."
] |
What is Tian Liang's daughter expected to do in the show? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a nation with a one-child family planning policy, it's understandable for parents to worry over whether they are petting their children. Are the children truly as fragile as sometimes made out to be?
The concern has been brought into focus with the popularity of a hit reality TV series, Hunan TV's Dad! Wher... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17330.txt | In a nation with a one-child family planning policy, it's understandable for parents to worry over whether they are petting their children. Are the children truly as fragile as sometimes made out to be?
The concern has been brought into focus with the popularity of a hit reality TV series, Hunan TV's Dad! Where Are We ... | [
"Go out to buy something alone.",
"Hide in a safe place to avoid a danger.",
"Make friends with strange adults.",
"Live in a rural village with her father."
] |
How is a camel like? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The hottest place in the world is the Sahara Desert in Africa. But there are deserts in many other places: in America, in Asia and in Australia. In 1917 the temperature in Death Valley, in the United States, was over 48degC every day for six weeks. That's very hot!
But deserts are not always hot. After dark, d... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle264.txt | The hottest place in the world is the Sahara Desert in Africa. But there are deserts in many other places: in America, in Asia and in Australia. In 1917 the temperature in Death Valley, in the United States, was over 48degC every day for six weeks. That's very hot!
But deserts are not always hot. After dark, deserts ar... | [
"It has big nose",
"It can drink much water.",
"It can't live for 7 days without water.",
"It can live for 100 years."
] |
The wrong statement of the following is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Three wishes
A man and his wife were very poor. They kept hoping for new clothes and good food. The man enjoyed eating, and he especially liked cakes. One night an old woman came to their house and told them she would let them have three wishes. They could wish for anything they wanted.
The man had just finis... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20628.txt | Three wishes
A man and his wife were very poor. They kept hoping for new clothes and good food. The man enjoyed eating, and he especially liked cakes. One night an old woman came to their house and told them she would let them have three wishes. They could wish for anything they wanted.
The man had just finished eatin... | [
"the man wished that the cake were not on his nose",
"the wife made two wishes, which worked",
"the wife wanted her husband to wish for more than a big cake",
"the man made his wishes before dinner"
] |
We can learn from the passage that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you ask someone why he or she wears clothes, the answer will probably be "to keep warm and to cover my body". These are the basic reasons why clothes are worn, but people also want to look attractive and appear successful to others.
If people only wore clothes for warmth and to cover their bodies, most ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24120.txt | If you ask someone why he or she wears clothes, the answer will probably be "to keep warm and to cover my body". These are the basic reasons why clothes are worn, but people also want to look attractive and appear successful to others.
If people only wore clothes for warmth and to cover their bodies, most clothes w... | [
"expensive clothes are not worth their prices",
"fashion is not always changing",
"expensive clothes are warmer",
"fashion designers like expensive clothes"
] |
Who took the pictures? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One weekend, a wife and a husband went to visit a shop in London. After they got back home, they couldn't find their camera. They thought the camera must be in the shop. After a few weeks,they went to that shop again and the boss gave their camera back to them.
When their picture of the camera came out, the hu... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7288.txt | One weekend, a wife and a husband went to visit a shop in London. After they got back home, they couldn't find their camera. They thought the camera must be in the shop. After a few weeks,they went to that shop again and the boss gave their camera back to them.
When their picture of the camera came out, the husband saw... | [
"The boss.",
"The man.",
"The boy.",
"The wife."
] |
Janet buys 45-pound containers of cat litter for $21 each. If her cat litter box holds 15 pounds of cat litter, and she changes out the litter weekly, how much will it cost, in dollars, for her to buy enough litter to last 210 days? | If she changes the box weekly, then in 210 days, she will change the box 210/7=<<210/7=30>>30 times.
At 15 pounds of litter for every box change, she will require 30*15=<<30*15=450>>450 pounds of cat litter in 210 days.
If she buys 45-pound containers, then for 450 pounds she will need to buy 450/45=<<450/45=10>>10 con... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Janet buys 45-pound containers of cat litter for $21 each. If her cat litter box holds 15 pounds of cat litter, and she changes out the litter weekly, how much will it cost, in dollars, for her to buy enough litter to last 210 days? | If she changes the box weekly, then in 210 days, she will change the box 210/7=<<210/7=30>>30 times.
At 15 pounds of litter for every box change, she will require 30*15=<<30*15=450>>450 pounds of cat litter in 210 days.
If she buys 45-pound containers, then for 450 pounds she will need to buy 450/45=<<450/45=10>>10 con... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Some people don't like shopping online because they _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nowadays, shopping online becomes a new way of shopping. It is getting more and more popular. Many people like doing some shopping through Internet.
Why is shopping online becoming more and more popular? First, it provides lots of advantages . There are many goods on the Internet. People can find anything the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7313.txt | Nowadays, shopping online becomes a new way of shopping. It is getting more and more popular. Many people like doing some shopping through Internet.
Why is shopping online becoming more and more popular? First, it provides lots of advantages . There are many goods on the Internet. People can find anything they want. T... | [
"havetopay moremoney",
"mustsendtheirmoneyfirstonline",
"don'thaveenoughtime",
"are worried about the safety"
] |
This passage would most likely to be found _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tim Burton attempts to work his gothic magic over one of the best loved stories of all time--Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There.
Alice, now 19, attends a party at a Victorian estate, only to find she is about to be proposed to by a rich sui... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4735.txt | Tim Burton attempts to work his gothic magic over one of the best loved stories of all time--Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass and What Alice Found There.
Alice, now 19, attends a party at a Victorian estate, only to find she is about to be proposed to by a rich suitor in fr... | [
"on a film poster",
"in a government document",
"in a novel",
"in an entertainment magazine"
] |
At the end of the passage the author suggests that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many scientists today are convinced that life exists elsewhere in the universe---life probably much like that on our own planet. They reason in the following way.
As far as astronomers can determine, the entire universe is built of the same matter. They have no reason to doubt that matter obeys the same laws... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23542.txt | Many scientists today are convinced that life exists elsewhere in the universe---life probably much like that on our own planet. They reason in the following way.
As far as astronomers can determine, the entire universe is built of the same matter. They have no reason to doubt that matter obeys the same laws in every... | [
"it is impossible for life to exist on planets.",
"earthlike life could only exist on a few planets.",
"life could exist on only one planet in a million.",
"life could exist on a great number of planets."
] |
The author mainly wants to tell us _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
San Francisco has long been a favorite place for travelers who are ready to learn languages.The mild year-round climate, shops and restaurants, bars and night-life, and some of the most beautiful scene in the US attract many visitors to this relaxing and welcoming city.Students are sure to find the San Franc... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11786.txt | San Francisco has long been a favorite place for travelers who are ready to learn languages.The mild year-round climate, shops and restaurants, bars and night-life, and some of the most beautiful scene in the US attract many visitors to this relaxing and welcoming city.Students are sure to find the San Francisco Bay ... | [
"about English schools in the US",
"the places around English School",
"about the beautiful scenery in San Francisco",
"San Francisco is a good place to learn language"
] |
It can be learned from the passage that top performers are not _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fourteen - year - old Richie Hawley had spent five years studying violin at the Community School of Performing Arts in Los Angeles when he took part in a violin contest. Ninety two young people were invited to the contest and Hawley came out first.
The contest could have been the perfect setup for fear, worryi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4253.txt | Fourteen - year - old Richie Hawley had spent five years studying violin at the Community School of Performing Arts in Los Angeles when he took part in a violin contest. Ninety two young people were invited to the contest and Hawley came out first.
The contest could have been the perfect setup for fear, worrying about ... | [
"interested in winning",
"free of losses",
"accustomed to failures",
"concerned about setbacks"
] |
We should thank our parents because | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is an old Chinese saying, " _ That means if someone helps you a bit, you should remember it and thank them gratefully in return.
We should live in a world of gratitude. We should prove it with actions, not just words. We thank people who hurt us, because they teach us important things. We thank people wh... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5251.txt | There is an old Chinese saying, " _ That means if someone helps you a bit, you should remember it and thank them gratefully in return.
We should live in a world of gratitude. We should prove it with actions, not just words. We thank people who hurt us, because they teach us important things. We thank people who give us... | [
"they work hard for us all the time",
"they give us everything they can",
"they teach us what is right or not",
"A,B and C"
] |
Which system carries out long-distance transport of materials between the root and shoot systems? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which system carries out long-distance transport of materials between the root and shoot systems? | vascular tissue system | science | null | null | null | perceptual tissue system | circulatory tissue system | reproductive tissue system | vascular tissue system | null | null | null | |
How can people start conversations with strangers? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you are visiting England, you will notice that English have many customs and traditions that are different from those in China.
This guide provides help for anyone visiting England for the first time.
Standing in the queue
English people like to form queue.They think it is the fair way to behave.People wait... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6116.txt | If you are visiting England, you will notice that English have many customs and traditions that are different from those in China.
This guide provides help for anyone visiting England for the first time.
Standing in the queue
English people like to form queue.They think it is the fair way to behave.People wait in a que... | [
"They can talk about politics and religion.",
"They can talk about the weather.",
"They can talk about \"Please, Thank You, Excuse Me and Sorry\"",
"They can talk about everything."
] |
Which of the following statements is true according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Easter Eggs
Easter falls officially on the Sunday following the first full moon after March 21. The name Easter itself derives from Europe, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of springtime and sunrise. Christians relate the rising of the sun to resurrection of Jesus, Son of God, and therefore Easter, like Easter, represe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17595.txt | Easter Eggs
Easter falls officially on the Sunday following the first full moon after March 21. The name Easter itself derives from Europe, the Anglo-Saxon goddess of springtime and sunrise. Christians relate the rising of the sun to resurrection of Jesus, Son of God, and therefore Easter, like Easter, represents rebir... | [
"Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday of March.",
"Easter is no longer a religious holiday in modern times.",
"In Christian beliefs, the egg symbolizes the full moon on the day when Jesus rose from his tomb.",
"Today Easter is mainly a family holiday and people have reunion dinners and walk outdoors to en... |
Which of the following is NOT traditional to welcome a new year? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although the New Year is already here, the great moments of the past year are still in the memory. Let's look back at some of them.
United States
One of the world's largest New Year's Eve parties was held in Times Square, New York. The festival attracted hundreds of thousands of people to watch a brightly-lit ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3686.txt | Although the New Year is already here, the great moments of the past year are still in the memory. Let's look back at some of them.
United States
One of the world's largest New Year's Eve parties was held in Times Square, New York. The festival attracted hundreds of thousands of people to watch a brightly-lit ball drop... | [
"Sharing the happiness and excitement together.",
"Setting up a tree for celebrations.",
"Planting trees on the bed of a lake.",
"50 DJs' competing on five separate floors."
] |
The writer thinks that if you get angry easily you will _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you get angry at your friends' singing loudly while you are working? Or when your best friend does not wait for you after school?
If you do, you need to control your feelings and stop getting angry so easily. Getting angry with people can make you lose friends.
Gary Egeberg, an American high school teacher,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle425.txt | Do you get angry at your friends' singing loudly while you are working? Or when your best friend does not wait for you after school?
If you do, you need to control your feelings and stop getting angry so easily. Getting angry with people can make you lose friends.
Gary Egeberg, an American high school teacher, has writ... | [
"get ill very easily",
"lose your friends",
"get sad easily",
"eat less"
] |
Which of the following is right? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chinese and Nigerian media should pay more attention to their own growing roles and strive to present a reliable image of China to African audiences and vice versa . Agreement on this important step in ongoing cooperation between the two sides was reached by media representatives attending a media forum on Sep... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5067.txt | Chinese and Nigerian media should pay more attention to their own growing roles and strive to present a reliable image of China to African audiences and vice versa . Agreement on this important step in ongoing cooperation between the two sides was reached by media representatives attending a media forum on September 19... | [
"The State Council Information Office and \"Experience China\" program attended this China-Nigeria Media meeting.",
"In the past, China and African countries could learn about each other very well.",
"Chinese people and Chinese events has been well reported through African media.",
"Nowadays, some African med... |
When an American wants something to eat or drink at a dinner, he will _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do as the Romans Do
The customs in different countries are rather different. If I have dinner with a Chinese host, he always puts more food onto my plates as soon as I have emptied it. That often discomforts me greatly. I have to eat the food even if I don't want to, because it is considered bad manners in the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6622.txt | Do as the Romans Do
The customs in different countries are rather different. If I have dinner with a Chinese host, he always puts more food onto my plates as soon as I have emptied it. That often discomforts me greatly. I have to eat the food even if I don't want to, because it is considered bad manners in the West to ... | [
"ask for it boldly",
"refuse the offer",
"ask for it directly",
"express himself indirectly"
] |
What are Rachel Besser's words mainly about? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Children should not be left unsupervised to play with a dog." say experts in this week's British Medical Journal. Their advice is part of a review aimed at doctors who deal with dog bites.
"Dog bites and maulings are a worldwide problem, particularly in children." write Marina Morgan and John Palmer. Every ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high801.txt | "Children should not be left unsupervised to play with a dog." say experts in this week's British Medical Journal. Their advice is part of a review aimed at doctors who deal with dog bites.
"Dog bites and maulings are a worldwide problem, particularly in children." write Marina Morgan and John Palmer. Every year 250,... | [
"It's necessary to teach children how to raise dogs.",
"Children should be taught not to play with dogs.",
"All the dog owners would like to attend classes on caring for dogs.",
"Some dog owners would like children to be left unsupervised with a dog."
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that the writer _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1968, Easter preparation started on Saturday and Mom color1ed eggs. Mom boiled a few dozen eggs and while they cooled, Dennis, Diane and I gathered supplies. We put some color1 powder in each of six bowls, added boiling water and vinegar, and then mixed them together. Before dipping an egg into one of the p... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19507.txt | In 1968, Easter preparation started on Saturday and Mom color1ed eggs. Mom boiled a few dozen eggs and while they cooled, Dennis, Diane and I gathered supplies. We put some color1 powder in each of six bowls, added boiling water and vinegar, and then mixed them together. Before dipping an egg into one of the pretty col... | [
"was the luckiest one",
"made rules",
"didn't like chocolate very much",
"knew the rules well"
] |
Her clothes were _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl called Cinderella.Her mother died and Cinderella's father had a new wife, who only loved her two ugly daughters.A handsome prince wanted to find a wife and invited all the girls to a dance.The ugly sisters had beautiful clothes but Cinderella stayed at home in the k... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5541.txt | Once upon a time, there was a beautiful girl called Cinderella.Her mother died and Cinderella's father had a new wife, who only loved her two ugly daughters.A handsome prince wanted to find a wife and invited all the girls to a dance.The ugly sisters had beautiful clothes but Cinderella stayed at home in the kitchen.A ... | [
"magic",
"very old",
"a present from her sisters",
"a present from her stepmother"
] |
According to the text, Carmen _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It all started at the beginning of this term. At first, Carmen wasn't really sure what was happening. In class, she had tosquint to see the blackboard clearly. As it got worse, she became more and more worried. It was important for her to see the notes and homework the teacher wrote on the board.
In class, sh... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high690.txt | It all started at the beginning of this term. At first, Carmen wasn't really sure what was happening. In class, she had tosquint to see the blackboard clearly. As it got worse, she became more and more worried. It was important for her to see the notes and homework the teacher wrote on the board.
In class, she asked f... | [
"doesn't like doing homework",
"often tells lies to her teacher",
"cares how well she does in lesson",
"has trouble getting along with her classmates"
] |
The reason why the sport is called "handathon" is probably that _ in the competition. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is probably the strangest sport anyone has ever invented. And at first sight, it looks like the easiest. Competitors have to do two things. The first is to stand still. The second is to place their hand anywhere on the body of a car, and keep it there.
This is where things start getting difficult. Lots of o... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17914.txt | It is probably the strangest sport anyone has ever invented. And at first sight, it looks like the easiest. Competitors have to do two things. The first is to stand still. The second is to place their hand anywhere on the body of a car, and keep it there.
This is where things start getting difficult. Lots of other peop... | [
"people cover a long distance",
"people keep hands in place long",
"people wave hands as long as possible",
"people do the same thing as in marathon"
] |
What would be the best title for the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A funny thing about mums is that they always want what is best for their children. Many parents still find themselves worrying when they can't be there to watch over their children, which in turn leads them to be overprotective. Of course, the funny thing about teenagers is that they often feel _ by overprote... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22423.txt | A funny thing about mums is that they always want what is best for their children. Many parents still find themselves worrying when they can't be there to watch over their children, which in turn leads them to be overprotective. Of course, the funny thing about teenagers is that they often feel _ by overprotective par... | [
"How to Get Along with Your Mum",
"How to Understand Your Parents",
"How to Take Good Care of Your Parents",
"How to Deal With Your Overprotective Mum"
] |
From the text we know that Coco _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Asuncion zoo is looking for a mate for Coco, an endangered hyacinth macaw ,and it is the last known male of his species left in Paraguay.
Coco was sent to the zoo eight years ago. A recent DNA test showed that he is male. Zoo worker Celia said To avoid mixing species, the zoo has had to keep him apart fr... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9188.txt | The Asuncion zoo is looking for a mate for Coco, an endangered hyacinth macaw ,and it is the last known male of his species left in Paraguay.
Coco was sent to the zoo eight years ago. A recent DNA test showed that he is male. Zoo worker Celia said To avoid mixing species, the zoo has had to keep him apart from the ot... | [
"is the last known hyacinth macaw",
"lives apart from the other macaws",
"has adapted to being left alone",
"can say \"Hello\" when he hears music"
] |
What is the term for the last stage of life before adulthood? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the term for the last stage of life before adulthood? | adolescence | science | null | null | null | childhood | old age | pre-pubescence | adolescence | For the first year after birth, a baby is called an infant . Childhood begins at age two and continues until adolescence. Adolescence is the last stage of life before adulthood. | null | null | null |
Which of the following can be inferred from the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The teacher was leaving the village, and everybody seemed sorry. The miller lent him the small cart and horse to carry his goods to Christminster, the city of his destination. Such a vehicle proved of quite enough size of the teacher's belongings, for his only article, in addition to the packing-case of books,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3867.txt | The teacher was leaving the village, and everybody seemed sorry. The miller lent him the small cart and horse to carry his goods to Christminster, the city of his destination. Such a vehicle proved of quite enough size of the teacher's belongings, for his only article, in addition to the packing-case of books, was a pi... | [
"The teacher was torn between the eagerness to go to the city and his love for the village.",
"The teacher was going into a temporary place in Christminster at first.",
"The teacher moved his piano into the fuel-house with the help of some other people.",
"The teacher had so much belongings that he had to bor... |
What do you call a compound that contains both an amino group and a carboxyl group in the same molecule? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do you call a compound that contains both an amino group and a carboxyl group in the same molecule? | amino acid | science | null | null | null | catalyst | carbolic acid | compound acid | amino acid | An amino acid is a compound that contains both an amino group (−NH 2 ) and a carboxyl group (−COOH) in the same molecule. While any number of amino acids can possibly be imagined, biochemists generally reserve the term for a group of 20 amino acids which are formed and used by living organisms. The Figure below shows t... | null | null | null |
The students would put the bags in the following places except _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day at the end of the class, a wise teacher told each of her students to bring a plastic bag and a bag of potatoes to school.
The next day she told her students, "From today on, for every person you don't like in your lives, you can choose a potato, write the person's name and the date on it and then put i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3890.txt | One day at the end of the class, a wise teacher told each of her students to bring a plastic bag and a bag of potatoes to school.
The next day she told her students, "From today on, for every person you don't like in your lives, you can choose a potato, write the person's name and the date on it and then put it in the ... | [
"inside their quilts",
"next to their desks at school",
"on the seats in a car or on a bus",
"in their friends' houses"
] |
According to Lee, those hand washers consider justifying their choice _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Soaping up your hands may do more than just get rid of germs. It may wash away the inner confusion you feel right after being forced to make a choice between two appealing choices, according to a new study. The study builds on the past research into a phenomenon known as "the Macbeth effect" .
It turns out th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14449.txt | Soaping up your hands may do more than just get rid of germs. It may wash away the inner confusion you feel right after being forced to make a choice between two appealing choices, according to a new study. The study builds on the past research into a phenomenon known as "the Macbeth effect" .
It turns out that Shakes... | [
"scientific",
"useful",
"unnecessary",
"convincing"
] |
Many species secrete a hard external skeleton of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Many species secrete a hard external skeleton of what? | calcium carbonate | science | null | null | null | carbon dioxide | sodium bicarbonate | hydrogen carbonate | calcium carbonate | null | null | null | |
A person can't take money for driving lessons unless he _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Britain you're allowed to drive a car when you're seventeen. You have to get a special two-year driving license before you can start. When you're leaning, someone with a full license always has to be in the car with you because you aren't allowed to drive the car on the road alone. You don't have to go to a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4585.txt | In Britain you're allowed to drive a car when you're seventeen. You have to get a special two-year driving license before you can start. When you're leaning, someone with a full license always has to be in the car with you because you aren't allowed to drive the car on the road alone. You don't have to go to a driving ... | [
"has learnt to drive in a driving school",
"has a full driving license",
"has a teacher's license",
"is given a special two-year driving license"
] |
What do we know from the story? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day a rich boy bought a magic mirror . When he got home, he looked in the mirror. His face looked sad. He tried to smile and make funny faces, his face looked still sad. Then he did many happy things, but his face always looked sad. "Oh, what a terrible mirror! It doesn't work! " he said angrily. The next... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7263.txt | One day a rich boy bought a magic mirror . When he got home, he looked in the mirror. His face looked sad. He tried to smile and make funny faces, his face looked still sad. Then he did many happy things, but his face always looked sad. "Oh, what a terrible mirror! It doesn't work! " he said angrily. The next day on h... | [
"The boy was thankful.",
"The boy was careless.",
"The boy was clever.",
"The boy was helpful."
] |
When Laura is at sea ,she might _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After a year of being prepared, Laura Dekker can't wait to set sail .Last August ,the Dutch government decided that Laura Dekker was too young to take on the challenge of sailing around the world alone. But after a year of preparing herself , Laura has been allowed to sail.
"I was so happy I almost jump into t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8410.txt | After a year of being prepared, Laura Dekker can't wait to set sail .Last August ,the Dutch government decided that Laura Dekker was too young to take on the challenge of sailing around the world alone. But after a year of preparing herself , Laura has been allowed to sail.
"I was so happy I almost jump into the water,... | [
"learn some lessons by herself",
"learn some lessons with the help of her father",
"stop her school lessons for some time",
"not learn any lessons of her schooling"
] |
What may be the best title of the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our world is a noisy place, but quiet places remain. Eight years ago, audio engineer Gordon Hempton identified the quietest place in the continental United States. He calls the place "One Square Inch of Silence." He has used his symbolic spot in a northwestern rain forest to campaign against noise pollution.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18922.txt | Our world is a noisy place, but quiet places remain. Eight years ago, audio engineer Gordon Hempton identified the quietest place in the continental United States. He calls the place "One Square Inch of Silence." He has used his symbolic spot in a northwestern rain forest to campaign against noise pollution. But the ... | [
"Searching for the sound of nature.",
"Hoping to get the hearing back.",
"Deaf fighter against noise pollution.",
"Successful Sound-Tracker going deaf."
] |
Which sentence is wrong according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was 16 years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn't the first time I had been abroad. Like most English children, I learnt French at school and I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn't understand English. But when I went to America... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8409.txt | When I was 16 years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn't the first time I had been abroad. Like most English children, I learnt French at school and I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn't understand English. But when I went to America I was re... | [
"at first.",
"There are some differences between American and British English.",
"British people can't understand the Americans most of the time.",
"British and American people can understand each other most of the time."
] |
Which of the following shows that the find of the glacier discovery is a surprise? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Even though orbiters have eyed it from space and landers have rumbled across its surface, Mars still has more secrets to reveal. Two findings emerged this week: the possibility of an active glacier far from the planet's poles and evidence that sulfur--rather than carbon--was the element driving the planet's wa... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22712.txt | Even though orbiters have eyed it from space and landers have rumbled across its surface, Mars still has more secrets to reveal. Two findings emerged this week: the possibility of an active glacier far from the planet's poles and evidence that sulfur--rather than carbon--was the element driving the planet's warmer clim... | [
"Any water reaching the martian surface will quickly evaporate and drift into space.",
"It is known to all water, or of similar physical characteristic can't exist on the Mars.",
"There seems to be an active glacier located in the mid-north latitudes of the Mars.",
"The water ice accumulated at the martian po... |
According to the passage, who would be sure to lose his life? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The pilot knew that there was nothing he could do to keep the plane long in the air. So he rushed back to where his passengers sat and explained the dangerous situation. In the end he said, "I'm a married man with two small children. I'm sorry to tell you that there are only three parachutes in the plane." An... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22584.txt | The pilot knew that there was nothing he could do to keep the plane long in the air. So he rushed back to where his passengers sat and explained the dangerous situation. In the end he said, "I'm a married man with two small children. I'm sorry to tell you that there are only three parachutes in the plane." And with th... | [
"The pilot.",
"The old man.",
"The young solider.",
"The great statesman."
] |
The kids liked to _ at the local ponds in winter. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Years ago there was a group of kids who would hang around at some local ponds in the woods near their houses in Warwick, Rhode Island. In summer they caught frogs and fish. When winter arrived they couldn't wait to go skating. Time passed, and the ponds became the only open space for the kids to enjoy themsel... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9106.txt | Years ago there was a group of kids who would hang around at some local ponds in the woods near their houses in Warwick, Rhode Island. In summer they caught frogs and fish. When winter arrived they couldn't wait to go skating. Time passed, and the ponds became the only open space for the kids to enjoy themselves in th... | [
"make a snowman",
"throw snowballs",
"go skating",
"go skiing"
] |
Which of the following is true according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mail carriers will be delivering some good news and some bad news this week.
The bad news: Stamp prices are expected to rise 2 cents in May to 41 cents, the Postal Regulatory Commission announced yesterday. The good news: With the introduction of a "forever stamp,"it may be the last time Americans have to use ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21485.txt | Mail carriers will be delivering some good news and some bad news this week.
The bad news: Stamp prices are expected to rise 2 cents in May to 41 cents, the Postal Regulatory Commission announced yesterday. The good news: With the introduction of a "forever stamp,"it may be the last time Americans have to use annoying ... | [
"The investment in forever stamps will bring adequate reward.",
"America will be the first country to issue forever stamps.",
"The design of the \"forever stamp\" remains to be revealed.",
"2-or 3-cent stamps will no longer be printed in the future."
] |
The passage mentions Shanghai in order to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Tomorrow is another day"---- this line has impressed various people at various times. It's now 70 years after _ appeared in the film, but it still seems to hold its power especially during an economic downturn.
The phrase comes from a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's successful 1936 novelGone With the W... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high739.txt | "Tomorrow is another day"---- this line has impressed various people at various times. It's now 70 years after _ appeared in the film, but it still seems to hold its power especially during an economic downturn.
The phrase comes from a film adaptation of Margaret Mitchell's successful 1936 novelGone With the Wind. It's... | [
"prove that the background of the movie touched viewers",
"describe how popular the movie was at that time",
"point out that Shanghai was a center of entertainment",
"tell us that Chinese were suffering the War then."
] |
What does Cooper think about the measures of physical capability? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A firm handshake could be a sign of a longer life expectancy , according to British researchers. Scientists at the Medical Research Council found that elderly people who could still give a firm handshake and walk at a quick pace were likely to outlive their slower peers.
They found simple measures of physical... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19060.txt | A firm handshake could be a sign of a longer life expectancy , according to British researchers. Scientists at the Medical Research Council found that elderly people who could still give a firm handshake and walk at a quick pace were likely to outlive their slower peers.
They found simple measures of physical capabili... | [
"They are of little help to doctors.",
"They can't be used as a screening tool.",
"They can be applied to medical practice.",
"They are potentially beneficial to people."
] |
Where was he born and where did he visit when he was nineteen? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pablo Picasso was born in Spain in 1881.His father was a painter and art teacher who gave his son the first lesson in drawing.He won a prize--"Science and Charity" for his first important painting when he was only fifteen.He studied in several cities in Spain.But there was no one to teach him all that he wante... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7259.txt | Pablo Picasso was born in Spain in 1881.His father was a painter and art teacher who gave his son the first lesson in drawing.He won a prize--"Science and Charity" for his first important painting when he was only fifteen.He studied in several cities in Spain.But there was no one to teach him all that he wanted to know... | [
"In Paris and Spain",
"In London and Paris.",
"In Spain and Paris.",
"In London and Spain."
] |
The town of Guiya in Guangdong Province _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is reported that some developed countries have shipped broken parts of computers to China. Such a thing can be founded every day although it is against international laws. Last month Hong Kong officers found 131,000 kilograms of broken computers, TVs and phones sent from Japan.
Things like these are called ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5692.txt | It is reported that some developed countries have shipped broken parts of computers to China. Such a thing can be founded every day although it is against international laws. Last month Hong Kong officers found 131,000 kilograms of broken computers, TVs and phones sent from Japan.
Things like these are called electroni... | [
"is the e-capital of the world",
"has serious e-waste pollution",
"Deals with e-waste safely",
"speeds much money on e-waste"
] |
The city of Richmond has 1000 more people than Victoria. Victoria has 4 times as many people as Beacon. If Richmond has 3000 people, how many people are there in Beacon? | Victoria has 3000-1000=<<3000-1000=2000>>2000 people.
Beacon has 2000/4=<<2000/4=500>>500 people.
#### 500 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | The city of Richmond has 1000 more people than Victoria. Victoria has 4 times as many people as Beacon. If Richmond has 3000 people, how many people are there in Beacon? | Victoria has 3000-1000=<<3000-1000=2000>>2000 people.
Beacon has 2000/4=<<2000/4=500>>500 people.
#### 500 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Lorie has 2 pieces of $100 bills. He requested to change one piece of the $100 bills into $50 bills. Half of the remaining $100 bill is changed to $10 bills while the rest is changed to $5 bills. How many pieces of bills will she have? | There will be $100/$50 = <<100/50=2>>2 pieces of $50 when $100 is changed to $50 bills.
Half of $100 is $100/2 = $<<100/2=50>>50.
So there will be $50/$10 = <<50/10=5>>5 pieces of $10 when $50 is changed to $10 bills.
The remaining $50 will be changed to $5 bills so there will be $50/$5 = <<50/5=10>>10 pieces of $5 bil... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Lorie has 2 pieces of $100 bills. He requested to change one piece of the $100 bills into $50 bills. Half of the remaining $100 bill is changed to $10 bills while the rest is changed to $5 bills. How many pieces of bills will she have? | There will be $100/$50 = <<100/50=2>>2 pieces of $50 when $100 is changed to $50 bills.
Half of $100 is $100/2 = $<<100/2=50>>50.
So there will be $50/$10 = <<50/10=5>>5 pieces of $10 when $50 is changed to $10 bills.
The remaining $50 will be changed to $5 bills so there will be $50/$5 = <<50/5=10>>10 pieces of $5 bil... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which can best describe Dylan's mom's attitude towards life today? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To the mom I used to be:
Two years ago, you were happy and whole. You had a plan for life -- start a new business, get involved in the Parent-teacher Association, teach your sons how to ride bicycles, spend as much time with your friends and parents as possible, watch your children mature and grow old with you... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14503.txt | To the mom I used to be:
Two years ago, you were happy and whole. You had a plan for life -- start a new business, get involved in the Parent-teacher Association, teach your sons how to ride bicycles, spend as much time with your friends and parents as possible, watch your children mature and grow old with your husband... | [
"Negative.",
"Positive.",
"Hopeless.",
"Depressed."
] |
How much will you have to pay at least if the five of you want to go boating a day? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Surrounded by the towns of Davidson, Huntersville and Cornelius, Lake Norman is a man-made lake. It is also the largest lake in the state covering a shoreline of more than 500 miles. State Park on the lake gives a chance for different water activities.
People, both tourists and locals, come to the area on week... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2884.txt | Surrounded by the towns of Davidson, Huntersville and Cornelius, Lake Norman is a man-made lake. It is also the largest lake in the state covering a shoreline of more than 500 miles. State Park on the lake gives a chance for different water activities.
People, both tourists and locals, come to the area on weekends, whe... | [
"28 dollars.",
"36 dollars.",
"23 dollars.",
"46 dollars."
] |
What is the term for a very rapid motor response that is not directed by the brain? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the term for a very rapid motor response that is not directed by the brain? | reflex | science | null | null | null | sensor | instinct | adaptation | reflex | The somatic nervous system also controls some unconscious movements called reflexes. A reflex is a very rapid motor response that is not directed by the brain. In a reflex, nerve impulses travel to and from the spinal cord in a reflex arc, like the one in Figure below . In this example, the person jerks his hand away f... | null | null | null |
What does the author think of the ice cubes created by Glace Luxury Ice Company? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people believe that all ice cubes are created equal, but they are not. At least that's what the folks at California's Glace Luxury Ice Company would like us to believe. The Davisbased company says that the ice cubes they make are healthier and last longer than the ones that we throw into our drinks on a d... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9303.txt | Many people believe that all ice cubes are created equal, but they are not. At least that's what the folks at California's Glace Luxury Ice Company would like us to believe. The Davisbased company says that the ice cubes they make are healthier and last longer than the ones that we throw into our drinks on a daily basi... | [
"They will be a big success",
"They are too costly to make.",
"They are just regular ice cubes.",
"They are too expensive for consumers"
] |
From the passage we can infer that the boy _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One night, as Diaz stepped off the train and onto a nearly empty platform, a teenage boy approached and pulled out a knife.
"He wanted my money, so I just gave him my wallet and told him, 'Here you go '" Diaz says.
As the teen began to walk away, Diaz told him, "Hey, wait a minute. You forgot something. If you... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high112.txt | One night, as Diaz stepped off the train and onto a nearly empty platform, a teenage boy approached and pulled out a knife.
"He wanted my money, so I just gave him my wallet and told him, 'Here you go '" Diaz says.
As the teen began to walk away, Diaz told him, "Hey, wait a minute. You forgot something. If you're going... | [
"expressed his gratitude for Diaz's kindness",
"gave up the idea of robbing in the end",
"wasn't taught how to be nice to everybody",
"gave the knife to Diaz in return for his forgiveness"
] |
Does an increase in temperature speed up or slow down reactions? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Does an increase in temperature speed up or slow down reactions? | speed up | science | null | null | null | remain the same | end reaction | slow down | speed up | null | null | null | |
Which of the following is true about Planet English according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Planet English is the world's leading interactive multimedia software package for English language teaching and learning.
For Students
Planet English uses the latest in multimedia and information technology to support students who wish to learn English for international communication.
Planet English is an exci... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1462.txt | Planet English is the world's leading interactive multimedia software package for English language teaching and learning.
For Students
Planet English uses the latest in multimedia and information technology to support students who wish to learn English for international communication.
Planet English is an exciting, hig... | [
"Planet English can support the students who study computer.",
"Planet English can help the students and their teachers interact.",
"Planet English makes it possible for students to communicate with speakers from around the world.",
"Planet English offers only a range of spoken communication for students."
] |
The purpose of this writing is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A group of graduates, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.
Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cup... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9788.txt | A group of graduates, highly established in their careers, got together to visit their old university professor. Conversation soon turned into complaints about stress in work and life.
Offering his guests coffee, the professor went to the kitchen and returned with a large pot of coffee and an assortment of cups - porce... | [
"about how to complain about stress in work and life",
"to enjoy the present life and get happiness from it",
"to enjoy the coffee with expensive cups",
"to prove the power of the God"
] |
The attractiveness of the post in Emu Airline is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
City College Union Inc
Secretary/Typist
The Union is a student-run organization with a permanent staff of 20.Typing speed:at least 60 wpm.
The ability to take shorthand dictation and a working knowledge of filling procedures are essential requirements.
The basic salary for the position is $ 18,500 per year.
E... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13373.txt | City College Union Inc
Secretary/Typist
The Union is a student-run organization with a permanent staff of 20.Typing speed:at least 60 wpm.
The ability to take shorthand dictation and a working knowledge of filling procedures are essential requirements.
The basic salary for the position is $ 18,500 per year.
Enquires t... | [
"its promising future",
"its free flying",
"its good salary",
"its nice working conditions"
] |
Salaria is growing oranges this summer. She bought two types of trees. She has 50% of tree A and 50% of tree B. Tree A gives her 10 oranges a month and 60% are good. Tree B gives her 15 oranges and 1/3 are good. If she gets 55 good oranges per month, how many total trees does she have? | Each tree A gives her six good oranges a month 10 x .6 = <<10*.6=6>>6
Each tree B gives her five good oranges a month because 15 x (1/3) = <<15*(1/3)=5>>5
On average, a tree gives her 5.5 oranges a month because .5(6) + .5(5) = 5.5
She has ten total trees because 55 / 5.5 = <<55/5.5=10>>10
#### 10 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Salaria is growing oranges this summer. She bought two types of trees. She has 50% of tree A and 50% of tree B. Tree A gives her 10 oranges a month and 60% are good. Tree B gives her 15 oranges and 1/3 are good. If she gets 55 good oranges per month, how many total trees does she have? | Each tree A gives her six good oranges a month 10 x .6 = <<10*.6=6>>6
Each tree B gives her five good oranges a month because 15 x (1/3) = <<15*(1/3)=5>>5
On average, a tree gives her 5.5 oranges a month because .5(6) + .5(5) = 5.5
She has ten total trees because 55 / 5.5 = <<55/5.5=10>>10
#### 10 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following is mentioned as a way of protecting the environment? _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Earth Day is day that is meat to inspire awareness for the Earth's natural environment. It is the day to highlight the fact that we all have a responsibility to the environment and need to change our behavior to improve the quality of our air, earth and water.
Global awareness of the need to protect the en... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23329.txt | Earth Day is day that is meat to inspire awareness for the Earth's natural environment. It is the day to highlight the fact that we all have a responsibility to the environment and need to change our behavior to improve the quality of our air, earth and water.
Global awareness of the need to protect the environment... | [
"Using grocery bags more then once.",
"Remembering Earth Day every year.",
"Refusing water bottles.",
"Avoiding oil spill accidents."
] |
What class is John Smith in? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is John Smith. I come from America. I am 12 years old. I live in Shanghai with my parents. I am a student. I am in Class Three Grade Seven. My English teacher is Linda. Mr Zhang is my Chinese teacher. He is from Wuhan. Wuhan is a beautiful city. Li Hua is my best friend. He likes playing basketball. ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5968.txt | My name is John Smith. I come from America. I am 12 years old. I live in Shanghai with my parents. I am a student. I am in Class Three Grade Seven. My English teacher is Linda. Mr Zhang is my Chinese teacher. He is from Wuhan. Wuhan is a beautiful city. Li Hua is my best friend. He likes playing basketball. My favour... | [
"Class Three",
"Class Twelve",
"Class Ten",
"Class Seven"
] |
A hypothesis is scientific only if it can be tested by what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A hypothesis is scientific only if it can be tested by what? | making observations | science | null | null | null | carbon dating | independent variable | making a conclusion | making observations | For a hypothesis to be testable means that it is possible to make observations that agree or disagree with it. If a hypothesis cannot be tested by making observations, it is not scientific. Consider this statement:. | null | null | null |
Juanico is 4 years less than half the age of Gladys. If Gladys will be 40 years old ten years from now, calculate Juanico's age 30 years from now. | If Gladys will be 40 years old ten years from now, she is 40-10= <<40-10=30>>30 years old currently.
Juanico is 4 years less than half the age of Gladys, meaning he is 4 years younger than 1/2*30 = 15 years.
Juanico's age is 15-4 =<<15-4=11>>11 years.
Juanico's age 30 years from now will be 30+11 = <<30+11=41>>41 years... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Juanico is 4 years less than half the age of Gladys. If Gladys will be 40 years old ten years from now, calculate Juanico's age 30 years from now. | If Gladys will be 40 years old ten years from now, she is 40-10= <<40-10=30>>30 years old currently.
Juanico is 4 years less than half the age of Gladys, meaning he is 4 years younger than 1/2*30 = 15 years.
Juanico's age is 15-4 =<<15-4=11>>11 years.
Juanico's age 30 years from now will be 30+11 = <<30+11=41>>41 years... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to the passage, we know that Matt Vongsykeo was _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A young man named Matt Vongsykeo, 14-year-old, has saved a baby from the wreckage of a car. The four-month-old baby boy, found hanging in his capsule when Vongsykeo climbed into the car in Melbourne's Springvale, escaped serious injury and was taken to hospital.
But the child's 33-year-old mother,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22948.txt | A young man named Matt Vongsykeo, 14-year-old, has saved a baby from the wreckage of a car. The four-month-old baby boy, found hanging in his capsule when Vongsykeo climbed into the car in Melbourne's Springvale, escaped serious injury and was taken to hospital.
But the child's 33-year-old mother, from End... | [
"shy",
"brave",
"proud",
"worried"
] |
From the sentence "Bar are bad places", we can know that the grandmother _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I live with my grandmother in a Beijing yard house. One day last year, I was surprised to see a big foreigner coming out of the house next door to ours. He was very tall with short brown hair and a pair of glasses.
The first time I saw him, I was too shy to speak to him. "My English is too poor!" I thought. My... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle653.txt | I live with my grandmother in a Beijing yard house. One day last year, I was surprised to see a big foreigner coming out of the house next door to ours. He was very tall with short brown hair and a pair of glasses.
The first time I saw him, I was too shy to speak to him. "My English is too poor!" I thought. My grandmot... | [
"was very excited",
"didn't go to the bar",
"didn't like bars",
"was angry with Tony"
] |
How did Jack get to his hometown to attend Mr.Belser'funeral? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man.Over the phone ,his mother told him,"Mr.Belser died last night ,The funeral is Wednesday."Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.
When Jack was very young ,his father died.Mr Belser,who lived ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23736.txt | It had been some time since Jack had seen the old man.Over the phone ,his mother told him,"Mr.Belser died last night ,The funeral is Wednesday."Memories flashed through his mind like an old newsreel as he sat quietly remembering his childhood days.
When Jack was very young ,his father died.Mr Belser,who lived in the sa... | [
"By bicycle.",
"By car.",
"By air.",
"By the high-speed train."
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As we all know, getting benched in sports is usually a bad thing. But at one school in Florida, a girl has taken a bench and turned it into something entirely different - a place to find friends. It's called the Friendship Bench. And it's the brainchild of a sixth grader at Palm Bay Elementary - a girl named A... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5565.txt | As we all know, getting benched in sports is usually a bad thing. But at one school in Florida, a girl has taken a bench and turned it into something entirely different - a place to find friends. It's called the Friendship Bench. And it's the brainchild of a sixth grader at Palm Bay Elementary - a girl named Acacia Woo... | [
"More Friendship Benches will be installed in other schools soon.",
"Students stop bullying other schoolmates at Palm Bay Elementary.",
"The students at Palm Bay Elementary have become more friendly.",
"Acacia has become a very important figure at Palm Bay Elementary."
] |
Suppose you are visiting Trinity College Library, you can enjoy _ there. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
World's Wonderful Libraries
How cool can libraries be in an era of iPads and Kindles More than you think.Only if you know where to go.
Central Library
The Central Library in Seattle,United States is modern and sophisticated. The building is an impressive work of art, which has has tourists from around the worl... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13271.txt | World's Wonderful Libraries
How cool can libraries be in an era of iPads and Kindles More than you think.Only if you know where to go.
Central Library
The Central Library in Seattle,United States is modern and sophisticated. The building is an impressive work of art, which has has tourists from around the world paying ... | [
"free exhibitions",
"the oldest Greek art",
"reading the worl's oldest books",
"reading in the Long Room"
] |
Most of the shops are _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My Town the Best Place to Be!
My town is a great place to live in . It's the best place to enjoy your free time. There are three movie theaters in the town. They are all good, but the one nearest my house is the best. Shopping is also easy, There are many shops and most of them are trendy. They sell very fashi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1950.txt | My Town the Best Place to Be!
My town is a great place to live in . It's the best place to enjoy your free time. There are three movie theaters in the town. They are all good, but the one nearest my house is the best. Shopping is also easy, There are many shops and most of them are trendy. They sell very fashionable cl... | [
"expensive",
"interesting",
"fashionable",
"unfashionable"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a long history behind the first T-shirts and today's colorful outerwear .
Many stories talk about the first T-shirts and the reason why people wear them. One says the first T-shirt had something to do with war.
In World War I
Some American soldiers found that European soldiers' undershirts were coole... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4104.txt | There is a long history behind the first T-shirts and today's colorful outerwear .
Many stories talk about the first T-shirts and the reason why people wear them. One says the first T-shirt had something to do with war.
In World War I
Some American soldiers found that European soldiers' undershirts were cooler and mor... | [
"It's said that the first T-shirts had nothing to do with war.",
"The clothes were named T-shirts by a famous American actor.",
"Many soldiers had begun to wear T-shirts by World War II.",
"T-shirts became popular in China before the 1980s."
] |
Which can be TRUE according to this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every year thousands of people get hurt or die when they are crossing the road. Most of these people are old people and children. Old people often get hurt or die because they can't see or hear very well. Children usually meet with accidents because of their carelessness. They forgot to look and listen before ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6296.txt | Every year thousands of people get hurt or die when they are crossing the road. Most of these people are old people and children. Old people often get hurt or die because they can't see or hear very well. Children usually meet with accidents because of their carelessness. They forgot to look and listen before they cros... | [
"Children often get hurt or die because they can't see or hear very well.",
"Most of old people and children get hurt or die when they are crossing the road.",
"If they drive too fast, it will be very easy to stop the cars in a very short time.",
"It's safe for people to run across."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to this article? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Legend of Bruce Lee was a very popular TV play. The surprising life of Brue Lee came to the small screen in the play. The play followed the 32 vears of Bruce Lee's life, from his hard young age to his experience in the U.S.A. and his movie-making life.
Lee was born in San Francisco, California, and grew up... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle91.txt | The Legend of Bruce Lee was a very popular TV play. The surprising life of Brue Lee came to the small screen in the play. The play followed the 32 vears of Bruce Lee's life, from his hard young age to his experience in the U.S.A. and his movie-making life.
Lee was born in San Francisco, California, and grew up in Hong ... | [
"The play showed Bruce Lee's surprising life.",
"Bruce Lee's motherland was the United States.",
"Bruce Lee showed people Chinese people's hard work in his movies.",
"Bruce Lee's kung fu films affected all the films around the \"world."
] |
Why has the UN come under increasingly sharp attack by Americans since 1985? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Even before World War II ended in 1945,many world leaders dreamed of a new organization that would keep international peace and safety,and encourage international cooperation .An organization was formed.The United Nations was to work to this ideal of mankind.
When the UN was founded in 1945,it was made up of f... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7714.txt | Even before World War II ended in 1945,many world leaders dreamed of a new organization that would keep international peace and safety,and encourage international cooperation .An organization was formed.The United Nations was to work to this ideal of mankind.
When the UN was founded in 1945,it was made up of fifty memb... | [
"Because the UN has been unfit as a peace keeper.",
"Because 130 wars have broken out since 1945.",
"Because the US hasn't been able to control the UN completely since 1985.",
"Because the US was not satisfied with the UN since 1985."
] |
Which of the following is a useful wayto protect Hutong? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Local officials in Beijing promised to furtherprotect the city's cultural heritage , in particular the narrow streets known as Hutong.
Hutong are commonly found in the cities of North China, but they are at risk. Beijingis currently believed to have fewer than 1,000 Hutong, most of which are nearthe Forbidden... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19775.txt | Local officials in Beijing promised to furtherprotect the city's cultural heritage , in particular the narrow streets known as Hutong.
Hutong are commonly found in the cities of North China, but they are at risk. Beijingis currently believed to have fewer than 1,000 Hutong, most of which are nearthe Forbidden City. On... | [
"To attract more visitors.",
"To punish anyone damagingit.",
"To increase the localpopulation.",
"To forbid everyonegetting close to it."
] |
The main idea of the passage is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When other nine-year-old kids were playing games, she was working at a petrol station. When other teens were studying or going out, she struggled to find a place to sleep on the street. But she overcame these terrible setbacks to win a highly competitive scholarship and gain entry to Harvard University. And ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2399.txt | When other nine-year-old kids were playing games, she was working at a petrol station. When other teens were studying or going out, she struggled to find a place to sleep on the street. But she overcame these terrible setbacks to win a highly competitive scholarship and gain entry to Harvard University. And her amazi... | [
"how Liz managed to enter Harvard University",
"what a hard time Liz had in her childhood",
"why Liz loved her parents so much",
"how Liz struggled to change her life"
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Kataria is the founder of the worldwide laughter movement. The celebration of World Laughter Day is a positive activity for world peace and is intended to build up a global sense of brotherhood and friendship through laughter. The first "World Laughter Day" gathering took place in Mumbai, India, on 11th Januar... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2032.txt | Kataria is the founder of the worldwide laughter movement. The celebration of World Laughter Day is a positive activity for world peace and is intended to build up a global sense of brotherhood and friendship through laughter. The first "World Laughter Day" gathering took place in Mumbai, India, on 11th January, 1998. ... | [
"World Laughter Day and its significance",
"the worldwide laughter movement",
"a universal language",
"laughter."
] |
What can we learn about Dr. Marcy from the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Geoff Marcy was 14, his parents bought him a telescope. Every night, he would go onto the roof outside his window to see the wonders of the sky.
"What excited me most was whether there were planets in other solar systems where life might exist," he says. "I decided to try to find planets orbiting other st... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4533.txt | When Geoff Marcy was 14, his parents bought him a telescope. Every night, he would go onto the roof outside his window to see the wonders of the sky.
"What excited me most was whether there were planets in other solar systems where life might exist," he says. "I decided to try to find planets orbiting other stars like ... | [
"He is fond of watching Jupiter.",
"He is from a scientist family.",
"He dislikes working with Paul Butler.",
"He is interested in finding life in outer space."
] |
Why does a mother-to-be register a wish list of things? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While many women are busy with planning their bridal showers , a baby shower usually comes as a complete surprise. A baby shower is a party where a pregnant woman is "showered" with gifts and good wishes. A baby shower is usually given by a close female friend or a relative of the mother-to-be. Sometimes co... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7827.txt | While many women are busy with planning their bridal showers , a baby shower usually comes as a complete surprise. A baby shower is a party where a pregnant woman is "showered" with gifts and good wishes. A baby shower is usually given by a close female friend or a relative of the mother-to-be. Sometimes co-workers ... | [
"To prevent others from buying the repeat items.",
"To remind herself to buy some items for the party.",
"To remember to buy the necessary things for her friends.",
"To invite friends or family members to the baby shower."
] |
The tone of this text can best be described as_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Good evening,ladies and gentlemen and welcome to this of the Box Bill Tennis Club. It's good to see so many of you here this evening. I'm sure you're all enjoyed the fine food,and that you are ready to hear our guest speaker.
Ladies and gentlemen,we're pleased to welcome our most famous club champion,Billy Ro... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16948.txt | Good evening,ladies and gentlemen and welcome to this of the Box Bill Tennis Club. It's good to see so many of you here this evening. I'm sure you're all enjoyed the fine food,and that you are ready to hear our guest speaker.
Ladies and gentlemen,we're pleased to welcome our most famous club champion,Billy Rogers,to o... | [
"scientific",
"admiring",
"cold",
"confident"
] |
A toothpaste commercial states that a brand of toothpaste has a higher concentration of fluoride than any other toothpaste available. The commercial is most likely inferring that the advertised toothpaste | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | A toothpaste commercial states that a brand of toothpaste has a higher concentration of fluoride than any other toothpaste available. The commercial is most likely inferring that the advertised toothpaste
Choices:
A. has a pleasant flavor.
B. is recommended by dentists.
C. promotes good dental hygiene.
D. is the most ... | Correct answer: C | science | Mercury_7064208 | {
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What do we know about the author's last summer vacation? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last year I ruined my summer vacation by bringing along a modern convenience that was too convenient for my own good: the iPad. Instead of looking at nature, I checked my e-mail. Instead of paddling a small boat, I followed my Twitter feed . Instead of reading great novels, I stuck to reading four newspapers e... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12539.txt | Last year I ruined my summer vacation by bringing along a modern convenience that was too convenient for my own good: the iPad. Instead of looking at nature, I checked my e-mail. Instead of paddling a small boat, I followed my Twitter feed . Instead of reading great novels, I stuck to reading four newspapers each morni... | [
"He was determined to enjoy the beautiful view.",
"His iPad ruined his plan of finishing a great novel.",
"He felt satisfied that he had stuck to his usual timetable.",
"He hated himself for acting as if he were working on vacation."
] |
Nick hides 10 chocolates in his closet. His brother Alix hides 3 times as many chocolates than Nick hides. Last night, their mom found and took 5 chocolates from Alix. How many more chocolates does Alix have than Nick? | Alix has 3 * 10 = <<3*10=30>>30 chocolates.
After his mom took 5 chocolates, Alix has now 30 - 5 = <<30-5=25>>25 chocolate.
So Alix has 25 - 10 = <<25-10=15>>15 chocolates more than Nick.
#### 15 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Nick hides 10 chocolates in his closet. His brother Alix hides 3 times as many chocolates than Nick hides. Last night, their mom found and took 5 chocolates from Alix. How many more chocolates does Alix have than Nick? | Alix has 3 * 10 = <<3*10=30>>30 chocolates.
After his mom took 5 chocolates, Alix has now 30 - 5 = <<30-5=25>>25 chocolate.
So Alix has 25 - 10 = <<25-10=15>>15 chocolates more than Nick.
#### 15 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Ying Miaofang was very happy to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"An old village woman in her seventies from Zhenjiang Province rented a small house in Shanghai and let visitors to the World Expo live there for free while she slept on a little couch. Her kindness moved _ people." Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said so at the Expo 2010 Shanghai China on October 31 when it ended... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle189.txt | "An old village woman in her seventies from Zhenjiang Province rented a small house in Shanghai and let visitors to the World Expo live there for free while she slept on a little couch. Her kindness moved _ people." Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said so at the Expo 2010 Shanghai China on October 31 when it ended.
It is a... | [
"have a good time with her friends",
"help the visitors during the World Expo",
"make money for her family",
"have a good harvest in autum"
] |
Why does the author mention the study by Dr. Peter Hutten locher? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Teaching a child to read at a young age gives him a valuable start in life. Reading is the basic part of education and a child's reading ability will influence his school success greatly. Learning difficulties, many of which begin from poor reading skills, can damage a school child's confidence and affect his ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4622.txt | Teaching a child to read at a young age gives him a valuable start in life. Reading is the basic part of education and a child's reading ability will influence his school success greatly. Learning difficulties, many of which begin from poor reading skills, can damage a school child's confidence and affect his future ac... | [
"To remove parents' worry.",
"To explain IQ development.",
"To explain how a baby's brain works.",
"To show the parents' wrong ideas."
] |
What might be the author's purpose in writing the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
With his strong interest in national affairs, 37-year-old Song Zhigang was glued to the TV news during the 2014 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. He not only learned all the latest information about the event, he was also inspired to write a song for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10711.txt | With his strong interest in national affairs, 37-year-old Song Zhigang was glued to the TV news during the 2014 Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation summit. He not only learned all the latest information about the event, he was also inspired to write a song for Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife, Peng Liyuan. Title... | [
"To introduce something about the song and its writer.",
"To show the influence of the couple on young people.",
"To introduce the team that produced the song.",
"To show the importance of true love."
] |
What does the sentence "That was why!" mean in Para.5? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The following story took place long ago in Israel. One day when government officials were rebuilding an office, they found a mouse hole in a corner and used smoke to force the mice inside the hole to come out. A while later they indeed saw mice running out, one after another.
Then, everyone thought that all th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17129.txt | The following story took place long ago in Israel. One day when government officials were rebuilding an office, they found a mouse hole in a corner and used smoke to force the mice inside the hole to come out. A while later they indeed saw mice running out, one after another.
Then, everyone thought that all the mice ha... | [
"\"That was just the reason why you think the two mice were emperor and minister?\"",
"\"That was just the reason why the two mice ran after each other?\"",
"\"That was just the reason why one mouse helped the other to escape from the hole!\"",
"\"That was just the reason why we should believe your words?\""
... |
Who would get father's fortune? | C | 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: C | 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... | [
"The oldest son.",
"The richest son.",
"The cleverest son.",
"The silliest son."
] |
Dr Johnson was late because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One night, a little before nine o'clock, Dr Johnson was answering a telephone call. He was asked to go and give an operation to a very sick boy at once. The boy was in a small hospital in Glens Falls, sixty miles away from Dr Johnson's city - Albany. The boy had hurt himself in a traffic accident. His wife was... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3160.txt | One night, a little before nine o'clock, Dr Johnson was answering a telephone call. He was asked to go and give an operation to a very sick boy at once. The boy was in a small hospital in Glens Falls, sixty miles away from Dr Johnson's city - Albany. The boy had hurt himself in a traffic accident. His wife was in dange... | [
"there was something wrong with his car",
"a strange man made it hard to drive",
"a strange man drove his car away",
"the train to Glens Falls was late"
] |
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