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What do you think of the customer? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last month the manager of a jewelry shop received a letter. As he was very busy then, the letter lay on his desk till tea-time. He opened it and a 10-pound note fell out onto the desk. Within the note was a letter which said:
Dear sir:
In 1935 I got engaged . But unfortunately I lost my job. At the time a l... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle841.txt | Last month the manager of a jewelry shop received a letter. As he was very busy then, the letter lay on his desk till tea-time. He opened it and a 10-pound note fell out onto the desk. Within the note was a letter which said:
Dear sir:
In 1935 I got engaged . But unfortunately I lost my job. At the time a lot of peo... | [
"Honest",
"Forgetful",
"Dishonest",
"Careless"
] |
My brother is _ of our family, everyone hates him. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Americans have used colours to create many expressions they use every day.
We say we're "in the pink" when we are in good health. It is easy to understand how this expression was born. When my face has a nice fresh, pink colour, it is a sign which shows my health is good.
The colour green is natural for trees,... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7741.txt | Americans have used colours to create many expressions they use every day.
We say we're "in the pink" when we are in good health. It is easy to understand how this expression was born. When my face has a nice fresh, pink colour, it is a sign which shows my health is good.
The colour green is natural for trees, it is an... | [
"a black horse",
"a black cat",
"a black dog",
"a black sheep"
] |
What is the US government particularly concerned about? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You may have heard adults say they are uncomfortable in the morning without a cup of coffee. One reason they may feel that way is that coffee contains caffeine . Caffeine occurs naturally in coffee, tea, and cocoa beans, which are used to make chocolate. But now food makers are adding it to many products, from... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14152.txt | You may have heard adults say they are uncomfortable in the morning without a cup of coffee. One reason they may feel that way is that coffee contains caffeine . Caffeine occurs naturally in coffee, tea, and cocoa beans, which are used to make chocolate. But now food makers are adding it to many products, from potato c... | [
"The fact that coffee contains caffeine.",
"The measures of avoiding caffeine's effects.",
"The practice of adding caffeine to foods.",
"The practice of using caffeine to make chocolate."
] |
What is the general idea of the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Like any good mother,when Karen found out that another baby was on the way,she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son,Michael,prepare for a new baby.They find out that the new baby is going to be a girl,and day after day,night after night,Michael sings to his sister in Mommy's stomach.
Finally,Michael's... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high287.txt | Like any good mother,when Karen found out that another baby was on the way,she did what she could to help her 3-year-old son,Michael,prepare for a new baby.They find out that the new baby is going to be a girl,and day after day,night after night,Michael sings to his sister in Mommy's stomach.
Finally,Michael's little s... | [
"A boy's singing saved his sister's life.",
"The little girl is well enough to go home.",
"Michael's little sister is born with a serious disease.",
"No children are allowed to enter the intensive care unit."
] |
We can learn from the passage that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When times get tough, we all look for ways to cut back. When we're hungry, we eat at home instead of going out. We take buses instead of taxis. And we wear our old designer jeans just a few months longer. With college expenses at all-time highs, high school students are eager to do anything to cut the cost of ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24167.txt | When times get tough, we all look for ways to cut back. When we're hungry, we eat at home instead of going out. We take buses instead of taxis. And we wear our old designer jeans just a few months longer. With college expenses at all-time highs, high school students are eager to do anything to cut the cost of a univers... | [
"most American universities are against the \"three-year degree\" model",
"many famous US universities are considering adopting the \"three-year degree\" model",
"professors are willing to accept the \"three-year degree\" model",
"The \"three-year degree\" model can make college learning more efficient"
] |
What is the general name for a wave that travels along the surface of a medium? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the general name for a wave that travels along the surface of a medium? | surface wave | science | null | null | null | light wave | stack wave | speed wave | surface wave | A surface wave is a wave that travels along the surface of a medium. The medium is the matter through which the wave travels. Ocean waves are the best-known examples of surface waves. They travel on the surface of the water between the ocean and the air. | null | null | null |
What is matriculation? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you first arrive in Oxford, it may take a little while for you to find your way around. Some of the first things our students do when they arrive include finding a bike (most students in Oxford find cycling is the best way to go around), setting up a bank account, getting their computer and mobile phone w... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13632.txt | When you first arrive in Oxford, it may take a little while for you to find your way around. Some of the first things our students do when they arrive include finding a bike (most students in Oxford find cycling is the best way to go around), setting up a bank account, getting their computer and mobile phone working, f... | [
"A special day for International students to start academic year.",
"A ceremony when students are formally admitted to Oxford.",
"Performances held at the Sheldonian Theatre.",
"The best places to socialize."
] |
What was in the boxes? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Peter was walking in the street with two big and heavy boxes. A stranger walked up to him and asked, "What is the time?"
Peter stopped, put down the boxes and looked at his watch. "It's five fifteen," he said. "Hey, what a nice watch!" said the stranger. Peter smiled a little and said, "Yes, it's not bad. Loo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7215.txt | Peter was walking in the street with two big and heavy boxes. A stranger walked up to him and asked, "What is the time?"
Peter stopped, put down the boxes and looked at his watch. "It's five fifteen," he said. "Hey, what a nice watch!" said the stranger. Peter smiled a little and said, "Yes, it's not bad. Look at this... | [
"Money.",
"Watches.",
"Batteries.",
"Paper."
] |
How did Buster decide which objects to take? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Buster Brown was a thief and a good one too, he thought. He'd never been caught by the police because he never took chances. He was always prepared for any unforeseen event or emergency.
Confidently, he stood outside the house of his intended victim and read the sign on the front gate of the house. "Don't wor... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18167.txt | Buster Brown was a thief and a good one too, he thought. He'd never been caught by the police because he never took chances. He was always prepared for any unforeseen event or emergency.
Confidently, he stood outside the house of his intended victim and read the sign on the front gate of the house. "Don't worry about ... | [
"He took those that were easy to carry in his bag.",
"He took only the best antiques.",
"He took those that he knew he could sell easily.",
"He looked for silver objects."
] |
Cutting back all side branches by a third is to _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Growing strawberries in pots
*The best way to start growing strawberries is to buy pot-grown strawberry plants m spring:5 plants are plenty for a hanging basket and 10 for the average 13 inch-sized pot.
*Plant them immediately in soil-based compost and they will produce a modest crop in their first year.The s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10027.txt | Growing strawberries in pots
*The best way to start growing strawberries is to buy pot-grown strawberry plants m spring:5 plants are plenty for a hanging basket and 10 for the average 13 inch-sized pot.
*Plant them immediately in soil-based compost and they will produce a modest crop in their first year.The second yea... | [
"remove the diseased and broken branches",
"keep the whole tree open to air circulation",
"force the apple tree to grow from the base in winter",
"help the apple tree to form a well-balanced shape"
] |
What's the right attitude towards the words like probably, many, soon? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Uncertainty spreads through our lives so thoroughly that it dominates our language. Our everyday speech is made up in large part of words like probably, many, soon, great, little. What do these words mean?Such verbal expression is not necessarily to be criticized. Indeed, it has a value just because it allows ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1937.txt | Uncertainty spreads through our lives so thoroughly that it dominates our language. Our everyday speech is made up in large part of words like probably, many, soon, great, little. What do these words mean?Such verbal expression is not necessarily to be criticized. Indeed, it has a value just because it allows us to exp... | [
"They are inaccurate and we should avoid them.",
"They are necessary since we cannot be always precise.",
"They should be criticized because there are too many of them.",
"Their value is not yet clear since we don't know their meaning."
] |
We can't buy _ in the shopping mall. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Mary Green. I live in a new house with my parents. There is a beautiful and a small room for me. I like it very much.
Now let me tell you something about my new house. My new house is on a busy street. There is a big, new and clean park across from my house. I can see the flowers in it from my room.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2073.txt | My name is Mary Green. I live in a new house with my parents. There is a beautiful and a small room for me. I like it very much.
Now let me tell you something about my new house. My new house is on a busy street. There is a big, new and clean park across from my house. I can see the flowers in it from my room. We often... | [
"fruits",
"vegetables",
"food",
"flowers"
] |
Why can an oil lamp work? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You must have seen an oil lamp before. But do you know how it works?
One end of the lamp wick is immersed(............) in oil and the other end is not immersed. When you light the end which is not immersed, it
will burst into flame . This is because the oil is able to rise up the lamp wick thus helping it... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16567.txt | You must have seen an oil lamp before. But do you know how it works?
One end of the lamp wick is immersed(............) in oil and the other end is not immersed. When you light the end which is not immersed, it
will burst into flame . This is because the oil is able to rise up the lamp wick thus helping it to burn.... | [
"Because there is oil.",
"Because there is oil climbing up the wick.",
"Because the other end is immersed.",
"Because the wet end is lighted."
] |
Unique is making biscuits. She has a sheet of dough that is 12 inches by 12 inches. She makes square biscuits and each biscuit is 3 inches by 3 inches. How many biscuits can she make with this dough? | She has 144 square inches of dough because 12 times 12 equals <<12*12=144>>144.
Each biscuit uses 9 square inches of dough because 3 times 3 equals 9.
She can make 16 biscuits because 144 divided by 9 equals <<144/9=16>>16.
#### 16 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Unique is making biscuits. She has a sheet of dough that is 12 inches by 12 inches. She makes square biscuits and each biscuit is 3 inches by 3 inches. How many biscuits can she make with this dough? | She has 144 square inches of dough because 12 times 12 equals <<12*12=144>>144.
Each biscuit uses 9 square inches of dough because 3 times 3 equals 9.
She can make 16 biscuits because 144 divided by 9 equals <<144/9=16>>16.
#### 16 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
From the passage, we can learn that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day, a farmer was walking along a road with his son Thomas. The father said. "Look! There's a horseshoe. Pick it up and put it in your bag." Thomas said, "It isn't worth the trouble." His father said nothing but picked it up himself. When they got to a nearby town, they had a rest. There the farmer sold th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7177.txt | One day, a farmer was walking along a road with his son Thomas. The father said. "Look! There's a horseshoe. Pick it up and put it in your bag." Thomas said, "It isn't worth the trouble." His father said nothing but picked it up himself. When they got to a nearby town, they had a rest. There the farmer sold the horsesh... | [
"if we want to eat grapes. we must pick up a horseshoe",
"a horseshoe is so expensive that it can bring us much money",
"we should worry about small things before we do the great things",
"It's important to pick up a horseshoe on the road"
] |
One of the important words in any language is "_". | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What must you do when you receive a present for your birthday? You have to sit down and write a thank-you note. The word "thanks" is very important. We have to use them very often. We say them when someone gives us drink, helps us to pick up things, hands us a letter or lends us a book. It is rude to ask someo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2814.txt | What must you do when you receive a present for your birthday? You have to sit down and write a thank-you note. The word "thanks" is very important. We have to use them very often. We say them when someone gives us drink, helps us to pick up things, hands us a letter or lends us a book. It is rude to ask someone to do ... | [
"hello",
"yes",
"no",
"please"
] |
It is a photo of _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Anna,
It is nice to see the photo of your room. Here is a photo of my room. These are my bed and my desk. My clock and some books are on the desk. Sometimes the books are on the bed. I like _ books on the bed. Oh, that is my hat on the bed. It is yellow. My quilt is yellow, too. My schoolbag is on the sof... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1332.txt | Dear Anna,
It is nice to see the photo of your room. Here is a photo of my room. These are my bed and my desk. My clock and some books are on the desk. Sometimes the books are on the bed. I like _ books on the bed. Oh, that is my hat on the bed. It is yellow. My quilt is yellow, too. My schoolbag is on the sofa. It is ... | [
"a room",
"a library",
"a computer",
"a school"
] |
Dalton, Hunter, and Alex started a Superhero Fan Club. They set a goal to watch as many Superhero movies as they could in one summer. Dalton watched 7 movies, Hunter watched 12, and Alex watched 15. They all watched 2 movies together, but every other movie they watched was different. How many different movies did they ... | Dalton watched 7 – 2 = <<7-2=5>>5 more movies.
Hunter watched 12 – 2 = <<12-2=10>>10 more movies.
Alex watched 15 – 2 = <<15-2=13>>13 more movies.
Altogether, they watched 2 + 5 + 10 + 13 = <<2+5+10+13=30>>30 different movies.
#### 30 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Dalton, Hunter, and Alex started a Superhero Fan Club. They set a goal to watch as many Superhero movies as they could in one summer. Dalton watched 7 movies, Hunter watched 12, and Alex watched 15. They all watched 2 movies together, but every other movie they watched was different. How many different movies did they ... | Dalton watched 7 – 2 = <<7-2=5>>5 more movies.
Hunter watched 12 – 2 = <<12-2=10>>10 more movies.
Alex watched 15 – 2 = <<15-2=13>>13 more movies.
Altogether, they watched 2 + 5 + 10 + 13 = <<2+5+10+13=30>>30 different movies.
#### 30 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
A car uses 20 gallons of gas to travel 400 miles. Mr. Montero's car has 8 gallons in it. How many more gallons of gas does he need to travel 600 miles, back and forth? | Mr. Montero is traveling a total distance of 600 miles + 600 miles = <<600+600=1200>>1200 miles.
There are 1200 miles / 400 miles = <<1200/400=3>>3 sets of 400 miles in 1200 miles.
So Mr. Montero needs 20 gallons/set x 3 sets = <<20*3=60>>60 gallons in all.
Since his car has 8 gallons already, then he needs to add 60 g... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A car uses 20 gallons of gas to travel 400 miles. Mr. Montero's car has 8 gallons in it. How many more gallons of gas does he need to travel 600 miles, back and forth? | Mr. Montero is traveling a total distance of 600 miles + 600 miles = <<600+600=1200>>1200 miles.
There are 1200 miles / 400 miles = <<1200/400=3>>3 sets of 400 miles in 1200 miles.
So Mr. Montero needs 20 gallons/set x 3 sets = <<20*3=60>>60 gallons in all.
Since his car has 8 gallons already, then he needs to add 60 g... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What scientist constructed a tree diagram, separating living organisms into three domains? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What scientist constructed a tree diagram, separating living organisms into three domains? | carl woese | science | null | null | null | Mendel | Gibbs | CT Fletcher | carl woese | Figure 1.17 This phylogenetic tree was constructed by microbiologist Carl Woese using data obtained from sequencing ribosomal RNA genes. The tree shows the separation of living organisms into three domains: Bacteria, Archaea, and Eukarya. Bacteria and Archaea are prokaryotes, single-celled organisms lacking intracellul... | null | null | null |
How many reasons are given in the article as to why ordinary Chinese people are traveling abroad more today? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Liu Hui is very excited. The students in a school in Shanghai will go to the USA with his parents during the Spring Festival.
"Overseas touring has always been a dream for me," he said happily.
Nowadays, Chinese people enjoy longer holidays, such as the three "Golden Week Holidays"(the Spring Festival, May Day... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12505.txt | Liu Hui is very excited. The students in a school in Shanghai will go to the USA with his parents during the Spring Festival.
"Overseas touring has always been a dream for me," he said happily.
Nowadays, Chinese people enjoy longer holidays, such as the three "Golden Week Holidays"(the Spring Festival, May Day and Nati... | [
"Two.",
"Three.",
"Four.",
"Five."
] |
Why did the Smith couple leave the beach? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On December 26, a ten-year-old British schoolgirl, Tilly Smith, felt that something was wrong while she was on the beach with her family. Her mind kept going back to the geography lesson Mr. Kearney gave just two weeks before she flew to Thailand with her family.
"The water was swelling and kept coming in," s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18127.txt | On December 26, a ten-year-old British schoolgirl, Tilly Smith, felt that something was wrong while she was on the beach with her family. Her mind kept going back to the geography lesson Mr. Kearney gave just two weeks before she flew to Thailand with her family.
"The water was swelling and kept coming in," said Tilly... | [
"They knew that the tsunami was coming.",
"Their younger daughter was too frightened to stay there.",
"Their daughter Tilly told them to leave.",
"The local government gave a warning notice."
] |
Water is recycled constantly through which system? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Water is recycled constantly through which system? | the ecosystem | science | null | null | null | the troposphere | the hydropshere | the habitat | the ecosystem | Water is recycled constantly through the ecosystem. That means any water you drank today has been around for millions of years. You could be drinking water that was once drunk by George Washington, the first humans, or even the dinosaurs. | null | null | null |
In the past, what kind of child is unlovable? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am a strong believer that if a child is raised with approval he learns to love himself and will be successful in his own way.
Several weeks ago, I was doing homework with my son in the third grade and he kept standing up from his chair. I kept asking him to sit down, telling him that he would concentrate bet... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13266.txt | I am a strong believer that if a child is raised with approval he learns to love himself and will be successful in his own way.
Several weeks ago, I was doing homework with my son in the third grade and he kept standing up from his chair. I kept asking him to sit down, telling him that he would concentrate better. He s... | [
"Those who are active and loud.",
"Those who are obedient and calm.",
"Those who are talkative and humorous.",
"Those who are shy and careful."
] |
Exemplified by rusty iron, what process is defined as the disintegration of a material due to chemical reactions with other substances in the environment? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Exemplified by rusty iron, what process is defined as the disintegration of a material due to chemical reactions with other substances in the environment? | corrosion | science | null | null | null | extraction | Metal Breakdown | magnesium | corrosion | Most of us are familiar with rusty iron: metal that has a dark red-brown scale that falls off an object, ultimately weakening it. Although we usually attribute rusting exclusively to iron, this process occurs with many materials. The more formal term for rusting is corrosion. Corrosion is defined as the disintegration ... | null | null | null |
While Daae was in Paris, he never went out of doors because he was _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was once, in a little market-town not far from Upsala , a peasant who lived there with his family, digging the earth during the week and singing in the choir on Sundays. This peasant had a little daughter to whom he taught the musical alphabet before she knew how to read. Daae was a great musician, perh... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11759.txt | There was once, in a little market-town not far from Upsala , a peasant who lived there with his family, digging the earth during the week and singing in the choir on Sundays. This peasant had a little daughter to whom he taught the musical alphabet before she knew how to read. Daae was a great musician, perhaps witho... | [
"always sleepy",
"so homesick that he fell ill",
"too busy teaching his daughter",
"willing to be locked up with his daughter"
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jeffrey Bezos, founder, president and chairman of the board of Amazon.com, was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His mother's ancestors were early settlers in Texas, and over the generations had acquired a 25,000 acre farm at Cotulla. Jeffrey spent most summers of his youth working with his grandfather on their... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1586.txt | Jeffrey Bezos, founder, president and chairman of the board of Amazon.com, was born in Albuquerque, New Mexico. His mother's ancestors were early settlers in Texas, and over the generations had acquired a 25,000 acre farm at Cotulla. Jeffrey spent most summers of his youth working with his grandfather on their farm.
Je... | [
"it was Bezos's grandfather on the farm who helped him a lot",
"Bezos invented e-commerce to win the world fame overnight",
"Bezos has a sharp business mind and a kind heart",
"Bezos aimed at setting up \"the Earth's biggest bookstore\""
] |
What is mainly discussed in the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mom was right! If you say thank you, for even the smallest gift or slightest show of kindness, you'll fell happy.
Gratitude , says Robert A. Emmons, a professor of psychology at the University of California, is an extremely important element of happiness, In his most recent book, Thanks! (Houghton Mifflin, $30... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23300.txt | Mom was right! If you say thank you, for even the smallest gift or slightest show of kindness, you'll fell happy.
Gratitude , says Robert A. Emmons, a professor of psychology at the University of California, is an extremely important element of happiness, In his most recent book, Thanks! (Houghton Mifflin, $30.95), Emm... | [
"Being thankful will keep you fit.",
"Mom is great for her being thankful.",
"There are many ways of being thankful.",
"Gratitude is of vital importance to happiness."
] |
John is half times younger than his father, who is 4 years older than John's mother. If John's father is 40 years old, what's the age difference between John and his mother? | John is half times his father's age. Thus 1/2*40 = <<1/2*40=20>>20 years.
Since the mother is 4 years younger than the father, she is 40-4= <<40-4=36>>36 years old.
The age difference between John and his mother is 36-20 = <<36-20=16>>16 years
#### 16 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | John is half times younger than his father, who is 4 years older than John's mother. If John's father is 40 years old, what's the age difference between John and his mother? | John is half times his father's age. Thus 1/2*40 = <<1/2*40=20>>20 years.
Since the mother is 4 years younger than the father, she is 40-4= <<40-4=36>>36 years old.
The age difference between John and his mother is 36-20 = <<36-20=16>>16 years
#### 16 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What does Nick do? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nick is a knight . But he doesn't like to ride and he doesn't like to fight. Nick likes to read and write, and he likes to knit .
One night, there was a knock at the door. "I need you to fight a dragon !" cried King Kareen.
"But I'm the wrong kind of knight!" said Nick. "I don't like to fight."
"Never mind! Hu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle458.txt | Nick is a knight . But he doesn't like to ride and he doesn't like to fight. Nick likes to read and write, and he likes to knit .
One night, there was a knock at the door. "I need you to fight a dragon !" cried King Kareen.
"But I'm the wrong kind of knight!" said Nick. "I don't like to fight."
"Never mind! Hurry up!" ... | [
"A king",
"A knight",
"A knitter",
"A writer"
] |
Which one is the best title for this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One evening,June Griffith was on her way to pick up her son.Almost immediately,she realized that she had gone the wrong way.She'd driven onto railroad tracks and the underside of her car was caught.
As Griffith tried to remove the car,its headlights attracted the attention of a passerby,Jordan Ricks,a col... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21574.txt | One evening,June Griffith was on her way to pick up her son.Almost immediately,she realized that she had gone the wrong way.She'd driven onto railroad tracks and the underside of her car was caught.
As Griffith tried to remove the car,its headlights attracted the attention of a passerby,Jordan Ricks,a college stud... | [
"A Courageous Rescue",
"A Brave Woman",
"A Precious Life",
"An Exciting Story"
] |
Mr. and Mrs. Gao love their son because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Gao lives in a town. When he was twenty-five, his son was born. He calls him Gao Ling. The little boy is clever. He and his wife love him very much. It's September 1st today. A new school year begins. Gao Ling is happy and
wears his most beautiful clothes. He's going to school with his new bag. "Let me tak... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4878.txt | Mr. Gao lives in a town. When he was twenty-five, his son was born. He calls him Gao Ling. The little boy is clever. He and his wife love him very much. It's September 1st today. A new school year begins. Gao Ling is happy and
wears his most beautiful clothes. He's going to school with his new bag. "Let me take you to ... | [
"the boy is clever",
"he likes to go to school",
"he can go to school himself",
"he can answer their question"
] |
The theme of the contest is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Families come in many shapes and sizes-they can be just two people, or hundreds of aunts, uncles and cousins. Every family is different, and what makes a family is different for everyone. Families don't even have to be related -some families are formed by choice. For this contest, draw us a picture of your fam... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8173.txt | Families come in many shapes and sizes-they can be just two people, or hundreds of aunts, uncles and cousins. Every family is different, and what makes a family is different for everyone. Families don't even have to be related -some families are formed by choice. For this contest, draw us a picture of your family.
Cont... | [
"robots",
"family",
"friends",
"art"
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How much unpolarized light does a polarized filter block? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How much unpolarized light does a polarized filter block? | 50% | science | null | null | null | 100% | 40 % | 60 % | 50% | Polarized filters block 50% of unpolarized light. If two filters are oriented so that their polarization axes are aligned, how much light is transmitted? What about if their axes are oriented perpendicular to each other? Draw two diagrams below to support your answers. | null | null | null |
The linear view holds that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Psychological noise refers to forces within a communicator that interfere with the ability to express or understand a message exactly. For instance, an outdoor person might overstate the size and number of the fish he caught in order to convince himself and others of his talents. In the same way, a student mig... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17880.txt | Psychological noise refers to forces within a communicator that interfere with the ability to express or understand a message exactly. For instance, an outdoor person might overstate the size and number of the fish he caught in order to convince himself and others of his talents. In the same way, a student might become... | [
"communication flows heavily in one way",
"communication is a two-way exchanges",
"a receiver reacts to the sender in their own way",
"a person doesn't have to emphasize a receiver's response"
] |
Tom is binge-watching a show on Netflix. The show has 90 episodes, each one of which is 20 minutes long because there are no commercials. If Tom can spend two hours a day watching the show, how many days will it take him to finish watching the show? | Each episode is 20 minutes long, and there are 90 episodes, so the series takes 20 minutes per episode * 90 episodes = <<20*90=1800>>1800 minutes to watch.
1800 minutes / 60 minutes per hour = <<1800/60=30>>30 hours to watch the series.
Tom can watch 2 hours of TV a day, so it will take him 30 hours / 2 hours per day =... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tom is binge-watching a show on Netflix. The show has 90 episodes, each one of which is 20 minutes long because there are no commercials. If Tom can spend two hours a day watching the show, how many days will it take him to finish watching the show? | Each episode is 20 minutes long, and there are 90 episodes, so the series takes 20 minutes per episode * 90 episodes = <<20*90=1800>>1800 minutes to watch.
1800 minutes / 60 minutes per hour = <<1800/60=30>>30 hours to watch the series.
Tom can watch 2 hours of TV a day, so it will take him 30 hours / 2 hours per day =... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How many books has Dou Kou written? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dou Kou, a Chinese boy, is called "the youngest writer in the world". He has written three books till now.
Dou Kou was born in Jiangsu in 1994. When he was 7 months old, his parents started working in over 30 different cities, such as Xi'an and Shenzhen. This kind of life gave him things to think and write abo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1963.txt | Dou Kou, a Chinese boy, is called "the youngest writer in the world". He has written three books till now.
Dou Kou was born in Jiangsu in 1994. When he was 7 months old, his parents started working in over 30 different cities, such as Xi'an and Shenzhen. This kind of life gave him things to think and write about. When ... | [
"Three.",
"Four.",
"Five.",
"Six."
] |
When a solid substance is involved in a chemical reaction, only the matter from which part of the solid is exposed to other reactants? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | When a solid substance is involved in a chemical reaction, only the matter from which part of the solid is exposed to other reactants? | the surface | science | null | null | null | the interior | the top | the base | the surface | When a solid substance is involved in a chemical reaction, only the matter at the surface of the solid is exposed to other reactants. If a solid has more surface area, more of it is exposed and able to react. Therefore, increasing the surface area of solid reactants increases the reaction rate. For example, crushing a ... | null | null | null |
Last month, a factory made 12000 dolls and their associated accessories. The accessories for each doll included 2 shoes, 3 bags, 1 set of cosmetics, and 5 hats. If each doll took 45 seconds to make and each accessory took 10 seconds to make, what was the total combined machine operation time, in seconds, required to ... | The number of shoes the factory made was 12000 dolls x 2 shoes/doll = <<12000*2=24000>>24000 shoes
The factory also made for each doll 12000 dolls x 3 bags/doll = <<12000*3=36000>>36000 bags
The set of cosmetics made for each doll was just one, so there are <<12000=12000>>12000 cosmetics sets
Finally, the number of hat... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Last month, a factory made 12000 dolls and their associated accessories. The accessories for each doll included 2 shoes, 3 bags, 1 set of cosmetics, and 5 hats. If each doll took 45 seconds to make and each accessory took 10 seconds to make, what was the total combined machine operation time, in seconds, required to ... | The number of shoes the factory made was 12000 dolls x 2 shoes/doll = <<12000*2=24000>>24000 shoes
The factory also made for each doll 12000 dolls x 3 bags/doll = <<12000*3=36000>>36000 bags
The set of cosmetics made for each doll was just one, so there are <<12000=12000>>12000 cosmetics sets
Finally, the number of hat... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which is the main idea of the article? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New York City was dealing with a growing public health threat Sunday after tests confirmed that eight students at a private Catholic high school had contracted the same strain( type ) of the swine flu that has ravaged Mexico. Some of the school's students had visited Cancun on a spring break trip two weeks ag... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21032.txt | New York City was dealing with a growing public health threat Sunday after tests confirmed that eight students at a private Catholic high school had contracted the same strain( type ) of the swine flu that has ravaged Mexico. Some of the school's students had visited Cancun on a spring break trip two weeks ago.
Offici... | [
"Swine flu is spreading quickly globally.",
"Swine flu is confirmed in New York City.",
"How does swine flu spread?",
"Many people died of swine flu in Mexico."
] |
A 1000 car parking lot is divided into 3 sections. There are 320 spaces in section 1, and 200 more in section 2 than in section 3. How many spaces are made available in section 2 of the parking lot? | There are a total of 1000 spaces - 320 spaces = <<1000-320=680>>680 spaces in both sections 2 and 3.
Let the number of spaces in section 3 be x. The number of spaces in section 2 = x + 200.
We know that 320 + x + 200 + x = 1000.
Combining like terms, we get 2x = 480
Dividing both sides by 2 produces x = 240.
The number... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A 1000 car parking lot is divided into 3 sections. There are 320 spaces in section 1, and 200 more in section 2 than in section 3. How many spaces are made available in section 2 of the parking lot? | There are a total of 1000 spaces - 320 spaces = <<1000-320=680>>680 spaces in both sections 2 and 3.
Let the number of spaces in section 3 be x. The number of spaces in section 2 = x + 200.
We know that 320 + x + 200 + x = 1000.
Combining like terms, we get 2x = 480
Dividing both sides by 2 produces x = 240.
The number... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The writer spent much happy time doing memorable things with father EXCEPT that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My father passed away in a nursing home on a September day. I never remembered him telling me he loved me. Upon hearing his death, I didn't feel the need to cry. I struggled with my lack of strong feelings over his passing, knowing it was not healthy for me to avoid sadness.
On Christmas Day of the year, I was... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10114.txt | My father passed away in a nursing home on a September day. I never remembered him telling me he loved me. Upon hearing his death, I didn't feel the need to cry. I struggled with my lack of strong feelings over his passing, knowing it was not healthy for me to avoid sadness.
On Christmas Day of the year, I was reflecti... | [
"father sang songs for her before bedtime",
"father taught her nature, science, and history",
"father took her on trips in nature",
"father read Bible stories for her"
] |
The best title for the passage is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most American students have to say goodbye to fancy fruits these days. In school restaurants across the country, cheaper fruits like apples and oranges have taken their place.
"People are afraid to spend now." said Linda Morrow, who owns a shoe and handbag store. "They don't know what the future will bring".... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high891.txt | Most American students have to say goodbye to fancy fruits these days. In school restaurants across the country, cheaper fruits like apples and oranges have taken their place.
"People are afraid to spend now." said Linda Morrow, who owns a shoe and handbag store. "They don't know what the future will bring". During t... | [
"Ways to Save Money",
"Financial Crisis facing the World",
"Banks in the USA",
"The USA Becoming Poor"
] |
Why did Peyton win the Young Scientist Challenge? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Peyton,an 11-year-old boy from Florida,has the enthusiasm of scientific invention and the-gift of Thomas Edison.
The sixth-grader put his math and science skills as well as some real-life experience to use and created something that could benefit our world a lot ---- the sandless sandbag.Today he was named the... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18274.txt | Peyton,an 11-year-old boy from Florida,has the enthusiasm of scientific invention and the-gift of Thomas Edison.
The sixth-grader put his math and science skills as well as some real-life experience to use and created something that could benefit our world a lot ---- the sandless sandbag.Today he was named the winner o... | [
"Because he is interested in scientific invention.",
"Because he has the gift of Thomas Edison.",
"Because he solved many maths problems.",
"Because he invented the sandless sandbag."
] |
Which of the following is true of Speed Alert according to Michael Paine? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An Australian company, Smart Car Technologies, has developed a system that lets drivers know when they're speeding. When the technology becomes commercially available, it could help lead-footed drivers avoid tickets and also save lives. The company that developed the product hopes to convince Australian govern... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12408.txt | An Australian company, Smart Car Technologies, has developed a system that lets drivers know when they're speeding. When the technology becomes commercially available, it could help lead-footed drivers avoid tickets and also save lives. The company that developed the product hopes to convince Australian government agen... | [
"Most of the traffic deaths can be avoided.",
"Speeding violations can be easily found out.",
"The system will excite some teenage drivers.",
"The product will not be available for adults."
] |
Betty picked 16 strawberries. Matthew picked 20 more strawberries than Betty and twice as many as Natalie. They used their strawberries to make jam. One jar of jam used 7 strawberries and they sold each jar at $4. How much money were they able to make from the strawberries they picked? | Matthew picked 16 + 20 = <<16+20=36>>36 strawberries.
Natalie picked 36/2 = <<36/2=18>>18 strawberries.
All together, they have 16 + 36 + 18 = <<16+36+18=70>>70 strawberries.
They can make 70/7 = <<70/7=10>>10 jars of strawberries.
They earn 10 x $4 = $<<10*4=40>>40 from the strawberries they picked.
#### 40 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Betty picked 16 strawberries. Matthew picked 20 more strawberries than Betty and twice as many as Natalie. They used their strawberries to make jam. One jar of jam used 7 strawberries and they sold each jar at $4. How much money were they able to make from the strawberries they picked? | Matthew picked 16 + 20 = <<16+20=36>>36 strawberries.
Natalie picked 36/2 = <<36/2=18>>18 strawberries.
All together, they have 16 + 36 + 18 = <<16+36+18=70>>70 strawberries.
They can make 70/7 = <<70/7=10>>10 jars of strawberries.
They earn 10 x $4 = $<<10*4=40>>40 from the strawberries they picked.
#### 40 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Judy was a(n) _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Judy had very bad luck yesterday. In the morning, she came to school late, because her alarm clock didn't _ . Usually she goes to school at 7:20 am. But yesterday, it was already 8:00 am when she got up. The teacher was angry and asked her to stay in the classroom after school. At 5:00 pm, it was time for stu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle767.txt | Judy had very bad luck yesterday. In the morning, she came to school late, because her alarm clock didn't _ . Usually she goes to school at 7:20 am. But yesterday, it was already 8:00 am when she got up. The teacher was angry and asked her to stay in the classroom after school. At 5:00 pm, it was time for students to ... | [
"teacher",
"student",
"doctor",
"actor"
] |
What contribution can industrial scientists make when they come to teach in a university? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is pretty much a one-way street.While it may"be common for university researchers to try their luck in the commercial world,there is very little traffic in the opposite direction.Pay has always been the biggest _ ,as people with families often feel they cannot afford the drop in salary when moving to a univ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5595.txt | It is pretty much a one-way street.While it may"be common for university researchers to try their luck in the commercial world,there is very little traffic in the opposite direction.Pay has always been the biggest _ ,as people with families often feel they cannot afford the drop in salary when moving to a university jo... | [
"Suit its research to practical applications.",
"Develop its students'potential in research.",
"Help it obtain financial support from industry.",
"Increase its graduates'competitiveness in the j ob market."
] |
How does the author sound when telling the story? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When we walked into Papillon Bleu, a Chinese restaurant around the corner from Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal's Old Port, the sole waiter on duty looked surprised to see us. At 7:45 on a Saturday night, at the height of tourist season, just one young white family sat in the dining room. We walked past them to... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19589.txt | When we walked into Papillon Bleu, a Chinese restaurant around the corner from Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal's Old Port, the sole waiter on duty looked surprised to see us. At 7:45 on a Saturday night, at the height of tourist season, just one young white family sat in the dining room. We walked past them to a table ... | [
"Humorous.",
"Curious.",
"Disappointed.",
"Affectionate."
] |
According to the text, Kickstarter. com is a website _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chris Waddell wants to climb Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair; George Del Barrio wants to make a film in Cambodia; Jeff Edwards wants to write a book: they want you to fund their dreams.
A website called Kickstarter.com is making it possible for people like this to raise money from a few hundred to tens of thousand... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6930.txt | Chris Waddell wants to climb Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair; George Del Barrio wants to make a film in Cambodia; Jeff Edwards wants to write a book: they want you to fund their dreams.
A website called Kickstarter.com is making it possible for people like this to raise money from a few hundred to tens of thousands of doll... | [
"to fund people travelling around the world",
"to collect money to realize special dreams",
"to help people deal with any trouble",
"to support its users to communicate online"
] |
From the passage we know that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is a library for? Most libraries have books and other things to read. Many of them have things to listen to. Some libraries even have computers. Very few people would think of a library as a place to live in.
One library in New York City turned into a home for 250 people for a few days. These were all peo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle169.txt | What is a library for? Most libraries have books and other things to read. Many of them have things to listen to. Some libraries even have computers. Very few people would think of a library as a place to live in.
One library in New York City turned into a home for 250 people for a few days. These were all people near ... | [
"the library was kept open at last",
"the library was closed because no one read in it",
"the library became a home of these people",
"the city saved a lot of money"
] |
In a digital camera, an image is taken by the camera's _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Whether it's for a hobby or profession, photography has always been highly valued. Photography has been around for over a hundred years, but what has recently revolutionized it is digital photography.
A digital camera looks like a film camera, but it works differently. A digital camera takes pictures or a vid... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19396.txt | Whether it's for a hobby or profession, photography has always been highly valued. Photography has been around for over a hundred years, but what has recently revolutionized it is digital photography.
A digital camera looks like a film camera, but it works differently. A digital camera takes pictures or a video by usi... | [
"card reader",
"film",
"CCD sensor",
"USB drive"
] |
Which pair of elements has the most similar properties? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Which pair of elements has the most similar properties?
Choices:
A. Li and B
B. I and Ca
C. K and He
D. N and P | Correct answer: D | science | NCEOGA_2013_8_22 | {
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What would be the best title for the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Successful people in international business understand the cultures of other countries and learn to change their practices in different cultures. They understand the importance of avoiding business decisions based on misconceptions--mistaken ideas.
One cause of misconceptions is ethnocentrism, the belief that ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3014.txt | Successful people in international business understand the cultures of other countries and learn to change their practices in different cultures. They understand the importance of avoiding business decisions based on misconceptions--mistaken ideas.
One cause of misconceptions is ethnocentrism, the belief that one's own... | [
"Misconceptions in Business",
"Basic Beliefs in Business",
"International Business Culture",
"Successful International Business"
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Single people, especially women, are stigmatized in our society: We're all familiar with the image of a sad, lonely woman eating ice cream with her cats in her pajamas on Saturday night. But about 45 percent of US adults aren't married and around one in seven lives alone. This might be you. Research shows tha... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8323.txt | Single people, especially women, are stigmatized in our society: We're all familiar with the image of a sad, lonely woman eating ice cream with her cats in her pajamas on Saturday night. But about 45 percent of US adults aren't married and around one in seven lives alone. This might be you. Research shows that young p... | [
"many Americans get married by 30 and have kids by 32",
"married women have a happier life than those never-married",
"divorced women lives a miserable life",
"the society tends to have a wrong image about single women"
] |
The boy is surprised because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A son and his father were walking on the mountains. Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhh!!!" To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountains: "AAAhhhhhhhhhh!!!"
Curious, he shouts: : "Who are you?" He receives the answer:" "Who are you?" And then he screa... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2008.txt | A son and his father were walking on the mountains. Suddenly, his son falls, hurts himself and screams: "AAAhhhhhhhhhh!!!" To his surprise, he hears the voice repeating, somewhere in the mountains: "AAAhhhhhhhhhh!!!"
Curious, he shouts: : "Who are you?" He receives the answer:" "Who are you?" And then he screams to the... | [
"he falls over his own feet.",
"his father can shout as loud as he does.",
"he hears his screams repeated.",
"someone calls him a coward."
] |
Why did Lang Lang go to Africa 3 months after his nomination? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
He is not just a classical music superstar. He is a global superstar. Only 27 years old, the Chinese pianist Lang Lang has become an inspiration to tens of millions around the world.
Among his dazzling long list of titles, Lang considered UNICEF goodwill ambassador the most special one.
"Being a UNICEF goodwil... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12910.txt | He is not just a classical music superstar. He is a global superstar. Only 27 years old, the Chinese pianist Lang Lang has become an inspiration to tens of millions around the world.
Among his dazzling long list of titles, Lang considered UNICEF goodwill ambassador the most special one.
"Being a UNICEF goodwill ambassa... | [
"To finish his plan of global performance.",
"To experience the local music there",
"To help those children facing serious diseases.",
"To create new music of different styles."
] |
The first pedestrian knocked at his window to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A driver stopped his car on a street side to have a rest. When he sat in the seat and closed his eyes, a pedestrian came up and knocked at his window to ask the time. The driver opened his eyes and looked at his watch, "It is 8 o'clock." He said. Then he went to sleep again. But soon he woke up because a sec... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5633.txt | A driver stopped his car on a street side to have a rest. When he sat in the seat and closed his eyes, a pedestrian came up and knocked at his window to ask the time. The driver opened his eyes and looked at his watch, "It is 8 o'clock." He said. Then he went to sleep again. But soon he woke up because a second pedes... | [
"wake him up",
"take his car",
"ask the time",
"buy his car"
] |
What does the phrase "she felt under the weather" mean? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was Andria Baker's high school graduation party, and the time had come for her father to make good on a promise that he had made her years ago, when she was a fourth-grader. "After you started on your first day of kindergarten and continue it through your last day of high school, and I'll buy you a car." Ti... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18006.txt | It was Andria Baker's high school graduation party, and the time had come for her father to make good on a promise that he had made her years ago, when she was a fourth-grader. "After you started on your first day of kindergarten and continue it through your last day of high school, and I'll buy you a car." Tim Baker h... | [
"She felt that the weather was very cold.",
"She didn't feel good.",
"Her body changed with the weather.",
"She liked the weather very much."
] |
Why can't you see light when you look at a black hole? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How many things can you see in the night sky? A lot! On a clear night you might see the Moon, some planets, and thousands of sparkling stars.
You can see even more with a telescope. You might see stars where before you only saw dark space. You might see that many stars look larger than others. You might see th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17535.txt | How many things can you see in the night sky? A lot! On a clear night you might see the Moon, some planets, and thousands of sparkling stars.
You can see even more with a telescope. You might see stars where before you only saw dark space. You might see that many stars look larger than others. You might see that some s... | [
"Most black holes are so far away.",
"Because the gravity of a black hole is so strong that it sucks the light inward.",
"Because as the star's gases burn, it stops giving off heat and light.",
"Because as a star cools, its outer layers pull in toward its center."
] |
Mr. Perkin goes to his office _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Perkin stands at the bus stop and watches the cars go by. Many of the cars are Beta 400s, and most of them are yellow. Mr. Perkin likes to do what other people do. So the following week he buys a new yellow Beta 400s. He likes it very much and doesn't like the old red one any more.
This morning Mr. Perkin ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6821.txt | Mr. Perkin stands at the bus stop and watches the cars go by. Many of the cars are Beta 400s, and most of them are yellow. Mr. Perkin likes to do what other people do. So the following week he buys a new yellow Beta 400s. He likes it very much and doesn't like the old red one any more.
This morning Mr. Perkin parks his... | [
"at about eight thirty",
"at five",
"at 7 am",
"at 7 pm"
] |
All of the four ads were written to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Gants Hill, London
We are looking for a few volunteers to work with us in the creation of a new events group which is needing help to expand and may lead to part-time or full-time work. Hours are flexible, and successful candidates will be working on social media and liaising phone calls with organizations a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12159.txt | Gants Hill, London
We are looking for a few volunteers to work with us in the creation of a new events group which is needing help to expand and may lead to part-time or full-time work. Hours are flexible, and successful candidates will be working on social media and liaising phone calls with organizations and groups... | [
"look for some volunteers",
"provide some job opportunities",
"introduce some new information",
"complain about volunteers' poor service"
] |
In what organ is food remains turned into solid waste for excretion? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In what organ is food remains turned into solid waste for excretion? | large intestine | science | null | null | null | large metabolism | non-transverse intenstine | large tissue | large intestine | Recall that carbon dioxide travels through the blood and is transferred to the lungs where it is exhaled. In the large intestine, the remains of food are turned into solid waste for excretion. How is waste other than carbon dioxide removed from the blood? That is the role of the kidneys. | null | null | null |
Which of the following is TRUE? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever thought of such questions as "Why do I have to study math?"or "I am not interested in history at all. My dream is to be an actor. Should I give history up?"
Maybe you are right. After you leave school, it's not necessary for you to understand everything. But please remember that at school,besides... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1143.txt | Have you ever thought of such questions as "Why do I have to study math?"or "I am not interested in history at all. My dream is to be an actor. Should I give history up?"
Maybe you are right. After you leave school, it's not necessary for you to understand everything. But please remember that at school,besides getting ... | [
"You will use everything you learn at school in your future job.",
"It's not necessary to know what you like at school.",
"Everything you learn at school has an influence on you.",
"Logical thinking ability is the most important ability."
] |
What is the way animals act either alone or with other animals called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the way animals act either alone or with other animals called? | animal behavior | science | null | null | null | animal point | animal way | animal lifestyle | animal behavior | Barking, purring, and playing are just some of the ways in which dogs and cats behave. These are examples of animal behaviors. Animal behavior is any way that animals act, either alone or with other animals. | null | null | null |
The author mentioned the disagreement with her husband to_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once I complained to my husband that he wasn't helping enough with our daughter, and I gave him a long list of the parenting chores I was shouldering on my own. "But you like doing all that stuff," he said. I thought about that while reading a new study about the responsibilities of parenting. Researchers as... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19050.txt | Once I complained to my husband that he wasn't helping enough with our daughter, and I gave him a long list of the parenting chores I was shouldering on my own. "But you like doing all that stuff," he said. I thought about that while reading a new study about the responsibilities of parenting. Researchers asked 191 c... | [
"complain about his husband's irresponsibility",
"show the difference between men and women",
"bring up the topic of responsibility of parenting",
"describe the unpleasant experience of childcare"
] |
Which of the following serves as the evidence that man is changing? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What will man be like in the future----in 5000 or even 50,000 years from now? We can only make guesses, of course, but we can be sure that he will be different from what he is today, for man is slowly changing all the time.
Let us take an obvious example. Man, even five hundred years ago, was shorter than he i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8538.txt | What will man be like in the future----in 5000 or even 50,000 years from now? We can only make guesses, of course, but we can be sure that he will be different from what he is today, for man is slowly changing all the time.
Let us take an obvious example. Man, even five hundred years ago, was shorter than he is today. ... | [
"Man's hair is getting thinner and thinner.",
"Man has got stronger eyes now than he ever had.",
"Man has been growing taller over the past 500 years.",
"Man's arms and legs have become lighter and weaker."
] |
What does the story mainly tell us about Dana? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The crowd at the airport flowed forward. The passengers had been waiting for a couple of hours for an airline employee to open the door leading to the plane outside. No one was in a good mood. An old man got trapped in the middle of the rush. He fell down without being able to break his fall. His head hit the ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17709.txt | The crowd at the airport flowed forward. The passengers had been waiting for a couple of hours for an airline employee to open the door leading to the plane outside. No one was in a good mood. An old man got trapped in the middle of the rush. He fell down without being able to break his fall. His head hit the concrete ... | [
"She works as a young airline employee.",
"She was waiting for a plane with her grandfather.",
"She was the only person who helped the old man.",
"She knows how to do first aid to an old man."
] |
Antibiotics can be used to fight what, in general? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Antibiotics can be used to fight what, in general? | bacteria | science | null | null | null | pathogens | fever | viruses | bacteria | In summary, society is facing an antibiotic crisis. Some scientists believe that after years of being protected from bacterial infections by antibiotics, we may be returning to a time in which a simple bacterial infection could again devastate the human population. Researchers are working on developing new antibiotics,... | null | null | null |
When did Noah Webster probably begin his project of the dictionary? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Colour" and "color","favourite" and "favorite"... Have you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a "u"? Is it because they are lazy?
Of course not. In fact,the difference in spelling was created by Noah Webster (1758-1843). He is a teacher who reformed English to make American identity stronge... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1912.txt | "Colour" and "color","favourite" and "favorite"... Have you ever wondered why Americans spell those words without a "u"? Is it because they are lazy?
Of course not. In fact,the difference in spelling was created by Noah Webster (1758-1843). He is a teacher who reformed English to make American identity stronger. Lingui... | [
"In 1758.",
"In 1783.",
"In 1800.",
"In 1828."
] |
The teacher was trying to explain _ one day . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day a teacher was giving her young students a lesson on how the government works . She was trying to explain the principle of income tax .
"You see ," she began , speaking slowly and carefully , "each person who works must pay part of his or her salary to the government . If you make a high salary , you... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8503.txt | One day a teacher was giving her young students a lesson on how the government works . She was trying to explain the principle of income tax .
"You see ," she began , speaking slowly and carefully , "each person who works must pay part of his or her salary to the government . If you make a high salary , your taxes a... | [
"the basic principles of the income tax",
"how the government works",
"everyone should pay income tax",
"how much tax one should pay for his income"
] |
From the text we can infer this article was probably written in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A few degrees can make a big difference when it comes to food storage. Foods can go bad if they get too warm. But for many of the world's poor, finding a good way to keep food cool is difficult. Refrigerators are costly and they need electricity.
Yet spoiled food not only creates health risks but also e... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19994.txt | A few degrees can make a big difference when it comes to food storage. Foods can go bad if they get too warm. But for many of the world's poor, finding a good way to keep food cool is difficult. Refrigerators are costly and they need electricity.
Yet spoiled food not only creates health risks but also economic l... | [
"1995",
"2000",
"2004",
"2007"
] |
Which of the following sentences can be added to the end of the story? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
(one day Alice runsafter a strange rabbit and falls into a deep hole.She becomes smaller after she drinks something.She finds herself in a wonderland with many amazing things inside.)
Caterpillar and Alice look at each other in silence.Then they begin to talk.
Caterpillar:(In a tired,sleepy voice)Who are you?
... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4658.txt | (one day Alice runsafter a strange rabbit and falls into a deep hole.She becomes smaller after she drinks something.She finds herself in a wonderland with many amazing things inside.)
Caterpillar and Alice look at each other in silence.Then they begin to talk.
Caterpillar:(In a tired,sleepy voice)Who are you?
Alice:(Ra... | [
"\"Don't be silly. You are still yourself.\" said the Caterpillar.",
"\"Don't be angry. You think you're changed, do you?\" said the Caterpillar.",
"\"Don't be sad. You'll grow bigger again.\" said the Caterpillar.",
"\"Don't be afraid. You can go home now.\" said the Caterpillar."
] |
Where can we most probably read this text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
EBay will launch an online group gift-buying service today designed to make it easier for several people to chip in, buy and pay for gifts using their social-network and e-mail contacts.
EBay North America Vice President Christopher Payne says it is going to be a major step forward in social commerce, which is... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11377.txt | EBay will launch an online group gift-buying service today designed to make it easier for several people to chip in, buy and pay for gifts using their social-network and e-mail contacts.
EBay North America Vice President Christopher Payne says it is going to be a major step forward in social commerce, which is the stil... | [
"In a research paper",
"In a travel magazine",
"In a microblog",
"On a website"
] |
People in Central and South America have eaten chilies for more than _ years. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Thousands of years ago, people only ate food that was grown near their homes. Some kinds of food were only grown in one place, so people from other places didn't know about them. When Europeans first traveled to Central and South America in the 1500s, they discovered strange kinds of food that they had never s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23570.txt | Thousands of years ago, people only ate food that was grown near their homes. Some kinds of food were only grown in one place, so people from other places didn't know about them. When Europeans first traveled to Central and South America in the 1500s, they discovered strange kinds of food that they had never seen befor... | [
"1,500",
"1,586",
"8,000",
"1719"
] |
Do most humans feed at one trophic level, or more than one? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Do most humans feed at one trophic level, or more than one? | more than one | science | null | null | null | none | less than one | one | more than one | Many consumers feed at more than one trophic level. Humans, for example, are primary consumers when they eat plants such as vegetables. They are secondary consumers when they eat cows. They are tertiary consumers when they eat salmon. | null | null | null |
From the last sentence, it's clear that the writer tries to tell us it is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The first MP4 player was born years ago. Soon many music fans were wondering how fantastic it is! If you have been into technology enough, perhaps you may have a knowledge of the MP4. If not, you do need to know something before buying one, even if you are familiar with MP3. MP3 is the CD-like disc with greate... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17061.txt | The first MP4 player was born years ago. Soon many music fans were wondering how fantastic it is! If you have been into technology enough, perhaps you may have a knowledge of the MP4. If not, you do need to know something before buying one, even if you are familiar with MP3. MP3 is the CD-like disc with greater capacit... | [
"reasonable to buy other digital products",
"impossible to buy something else",
"a very wise choice to buy an MP4",
"an exciting experience to buy an MP3"
] |
Steven is staying in his aunt's house for _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Peter: What are you doing for vacation, Steven?
Steven: I'm visiting my aunt in San Francisco. My brother's staying there. He's joining a club.
Peter: Oh? When are you going?
Steven: Next Friday.
Peter: How long are you staying?
Steven: I'm staying at my aunt's home for four days. I'm going sightseein... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5631.txt | Peter: What are you doing for vacation, Steven?
Steven: I'm visiting my aunt in San Francisco. My brother's staying there. He's joining a club.
Peter: Oh? When are you going?
Steven: Next Friday.
Peter: How long are you staying?
Steven: I'm staying at my aunt's home for four days. I'm going sightseeing in San ... | [
"a week",
"four days",
"several days",
"two days"
] |
Why do Robert's parents ask him to live upstairs? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Robert is sixteen now. He'll finish middle school in two years. His father has a shop and got much money. He hopes his son can go to university and makes him study hard. But the young man likes to play cards. He has to go out when his parents fall asleep.
One night, when Robert came back, his father happened t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4118.txt | Robert is sixteen now. He'll finish middle school in two years. His father has a shop and got much money. He hopes his son can go to university and makes him study hard. But the young man likes to play cards. He has to go out when his parents fall asleep.
One night, when Robert came back, his father happened to see him... | [
"Because they are old.",
"Because Robert doesn't like any noise.",
"Because the room upstairs is better than the one downstairs.",
"Because they can hear if Robert goes out at night."
] |
When does the sleeping position best show your secret personality? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone has got two personalities -the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control your behavior, but when you're asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, people f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle106.txt | Everyone has got two personalities -the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control your behavior, but when you're asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, people frequently... | [
"In the daytime",
"At the beginning of sleep",
"At night",
"During the deep sleep"
] |
Which of the following is the best title for this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do your parents ever say "do it like a lady" or "be a gentleman" to you? But in the eyes of today's students, what should a lady or a gentleman be like? Let's take a look.
What is a gentleman? _ ?
_ : A gentleman doesn't always get angry . He wants others to be well and happy. He's always ready to help others... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5947.txt | Do your parents ever say "do it like a lady" or "be a gentleman" to you? But in the eyes of today's students, what should a lady or a gentleman be like? Let's take a look.
What is a gentleman? _ ?
_ : A gentleman doesn't always get angry . He wants others to be well and happy. He's always ready to help others. There i... | [
"Here's what teachers think",
"Here's what students think",
"Girls have their ideas",
"Boys have their ideas"
] |
If you want to see Celine Dion's performance, you should buy the tickets _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many places around the city and online to buy Las Vegas show tickets. With dozens of websites you can find at home, ticket box offices, Tix 4 Tonight (one of the two half-price ticket sellers) locations, and ticket sellers along the Las Vegas trip, you might wonder where you could find your best deal... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3327.txt | There are many places around the city and online to buy Las Vegas show tickets. With dozens of websites you can find at home, ticket box offices, Tix 4 Tonight (one of the two half-price ticket sellers) locations, and ticket sellers along the Las Vegas trip, you might wonder where you could find your best deal.
Major S... | [
"from the tickets sellers along the Strip",
"through online shopping",
"at the Tix 4 Tonight locations",
"on the day of the performance"
] |
By mentioning such events as MBWC and BFUBM, the author intends to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You can have your adventure and eat too at Europe's first green restaurant where traditional German food is served in a beautifully lit wooden hilltop restaurant powered by solar energy at a height of 1,025 metres among tall trees in the Black Forest.
The Rappenecker Hutte is a 350-year-old farm house in so... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22702.txt | You can have your adventure and eat too at Europe's first green restaurant where traditional German food is served in a beautifully lit wooden hilltop restaurant powered by solar energy at a height of 1,025 metres among tall trees in the Black Forest.
The Rappenecker Hutte is a 350-year-old farm house in south Germa... | [
"prove the restaurant has a long history",
"advise us to do more exercise",
"stress the restaurant's being unusual",
"express his fondness of the restaurant"
] |
According to the passage, Shanghai educators and parents argue that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The English test will be removed from China's college entrance exam by 2020, according to details of exam and admission reform revealed by the Ministry of Education. The national college exam, known as the "Gaokao" has been used to evaluate Chinese students for three decades. The Ministry of Education has work... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6576.txt | The English test will be removed from China's college entrance exam by 2020, according to details of exam and admission reform revealed by the Ministry of Education. The national college exam, known as the "Gaokao" has been used to evaluate Chinese students for three decades. The Ministry of Education has worked out a ... | [
"the new exam and admission system will make no difference.",
"English shouldn't be removed from China's college entrance exam.",
"the reform may accomplish the very opposite.",
"Western educational system does not apply to China."
] |
Telecommuters change jobs less often, so _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's 8:30, time for John to start work. So he turns on his radio. Then he eats breakfast. As he eats, he reads his e-mail and reviews his to-do list. Then he sits on the sofa and thinks about an article he needs to write ... Wait a minute! Radio? Breakfast? Sofa? What kind of workplace is this? Well, actually ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4471.txt | It's 8:30, time for John to start work. So he turns on his radio. Then he eats breakfast. As he eats, he reads his e-mail and reviews his to-do list. Then he sits on the sofa and thinks about an article he needs to write ... Wait a minute! Radio? Breakfast? Sofa? What kind of workplace is this? Well, actually it is Joh... | [
"their employers can save money",
"their employers will give them a higher pay",
"they can get more work experience",
"they will have a longer paid holiday"
] |
What do we know about Dad in the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My dad loved pennies, especially those with wheat. Those were the pennies he grew up with in Iowa and he didn't have many.
When I was a kid, Dad and I would go for walks together. We'd spy coins along the way. Whenever I picked up a penny, he'd ask, "Is it a wheat?" It always thrilled him when we found one of ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15043.txt | My dad loved pennies, especially those with wheat. Those were the pennies he grew up with in Iowa and he didn't have many.
When I was a kid, Dad and I would go for walks together. We'd spy coins along the way. Whenever I picked up a penny, he'd ask, "Is it a wheat?" It always thrilled him when we found one of those spe... | [
"Dad helped to build the old church.",
"Dad was once in the navy during the war.",
"Dad had enough money to spend as a kid.",
"Dad was greedy for he always looked for pennies."
] |
What type of bonds are the attractive forces between the positively charged nuclei of the bonded atoms and one or more pairs of electrons that are located between the atoms? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of bonds are the attractive forces between the positively charged nuclei of the bonded atoms and one or more pairs of electrons that are located between the atoms? | covalent | science | null | null | null | reactive | active | gravitational | covalent | Note that there is a system for naming some polyatomic ions; -ate and -ite are suffixes designating polyatomic ions containing more or fewer oxygen atoms. Per- (short for “hyper”) and hypo- (meaning “under”) are prefixes meaning more oxygen atoms than -ate and fewer oxygen atoms than -ite, respectively. For example, pe... | null | null | null |
What is Stephanie Green's attitude to the battle against lionfish? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1985, a lionfish was caught off the coast of Florida. Now they can be found not only in the Atlantic Ocean but also in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. And they are continuing to move south. Lionfish are native to the Indian and western Pacific Oceans. So how did they end up in the Atlantic? Scient... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9699.txt | In 1985, a lionfish was caught off the coast of Florida. Now they can be found not only in the Atlantic Ocean but also in the Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea. And they are continuing to move south. Lionfish are native to the Indian and western Pacific Oceans. So how did they end up in the Atlantic? Scientists beli... | [
"She doubts it.",
"She is hopeful of it.",
"She is worried about it.",
"She thinks it is against the law."
] |
Why is it very important for people to have health insurance? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Health insurance can be very expensive. Some working people do not make enough money to pay for it. In the US there is a program called Healthy Families. This program offers people health insurance at a low cost.
Families are charged about Y=7.00 a month for every child, and Y=10.00 for every adult. It costs m... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15367.txt | Health insurance can be very expensive. Some working people do not make enough money to pay for it. In the US there is a program called Healthy Families. This program offers people health insurance at a low cost.
Families are charged about Y=7.00 a month for every child, and Y=10.00 for every adult. It costs much less ... | [
"They can afford to see a doctor when they need to.",
"They can get special medical care.",
"They can see a doctor free of charge.",
"They can go to see a doctor as soon as possible."
] |
Compared to a journey to Thailand, a journey to New York _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many travel destinations across the globe. What confuses a person most is which travel destination to choose. When choosing a destination for a vacation or a trip, you need to decide what that destination has to offer to you. Meanwhile, you should also take many factors into consideration, so that th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2515.txt | There are many travel destinations across the globe. What confuses a person most is which travel destination to choose. When choosing a destination for a vacation or a trip, you need to decide what that destination has to offer to you. Meanwhile, you should also take many factors into consideration, so that the decisio... | [
"is more suitable for a group of people",
"will take you a longer time",
"will cost you more money",
"gives you more fun"
] |
Which of the following is TURE? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you want to save money when you travel by train? Here are some ways .
Day Returns:
This kind of ticket can save you 45% on the fare.You have to travel before 8.00 a.m. and after 6.00 p.m from Monday to Friday, but you can travel at any time on Saturday or Sunday.
Big City Savers :
You can save much money wi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1423.txt | Do you want to save money when you travel by train? Here are some ways .
Day Returns:
This kind of ticket can save you 45% on the fare.You have to travel before 8.00 a.m. and after 6.00 p.m from Monday to Friday, but you can travel at any time on Saturday or Sunday.
Big City Savers :
You can save much money with these ... | [
"A card of Family Returns can only be used for two months.",
"If you want to travel to Pairs by air ,you can use Big City Savers.",
"If you travel to Tokyo for three months,you can use Monthly Returns.",
"You can only use Day Returns from 8.00 a.m to 6.00 p.m at weekends."
] |
In the author's view, what can decide a university's quality? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The structure and workings of the university are ever changing. The university of the past is not like the university of the present and the university of the present will not be like the university of the future. This "adaptation" to the times is what can make some universities great or make some universities... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4919.txt | The structure and workings of the university are ever changing. The university of the past is not like the university of the present and the university of the present will not be like the university of the future. This "adaptation" to the times is what can make some universities great or make some universities among th... | [
"What its structure is like.",
"How its workings are run.",
"What times it belongs to.",
"Whether it'll adjust itself."
] |
Which of the following sentences is TRUE according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dog owners now have a little help understanding their furry friends.A new device called Bow-Lingual "translates" dog barks into English, Korean or Japanese.Bow-Lingual Japanese inventors spent much time and money analyzing dog barks.They found that dog noises can be broken down into six different emotions: ha... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11673.txt | Dog owners now have a little help understanding their furry friends.A new device called Bow-Lingual "translates" dog barks into English, Korean or Japanese.Bow-Lingual Japanese inventors spent much time and money analyzing dog barks.They found that dog noises can be broken down into six different emotions: happiness, ... | [
"Dog owners now can understand their dogs better.",
"Bow-Lingual enables dogs to talk in English, Korean or Japanese.",
"People who have used Bow-Lingual say it helps them better understand their dogs.",
"More and more Chinese dog owners would keep studying Studio Classroom in order to know more English than ... |
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A listener from Brazil recently wrote to us asking for some advice. He's planning a trip to the United States, and wanted to know about the best places to travel in America. Today, we tell about the most popular places to visit in the country, and hear about what makes them so appealing.
Each of the 50 states ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8048.txt | A listener from Brazil recently wrote to us asking for some advice. He's planning a trip to the United States, and wanted to know about the best places to travel in America. Today, we tell about the most popular places to visit in the country, and hear about what makes them so appealing.
Each of the 50 states in Americ... | [
"Welcome to Trip Advisor",
"America's Major Tourist Attractions",
"The Power of the Internet",
"It's Tourists Who Decide Where to Go"
] |
On the last night that roller skate rink was open, 40 people showed up to roller skate one last time. When all 40 people skated at one time, how many wheels were on the floor? | 40 people were roller skating and they all had 2 feet which means there were 40*2 = <<40*2=80>>80 feet
Each foot needs a roller skate and each roller skate has 4 wheels so 80*4 = <<80*4=320>>320 wheels when everyone skated
#### 320 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | On the last night that roller skate rink was open, 40 people showed up to roller skate one last time. When all 40 people skated at one time, how many wheels were on the floor? | 40 people were roller skating and they all had 2 feet which means there were 40*2 = <<40*2=80>>80 feet
Each foot needs a roller skate and each roller skate has 4 wheels so 80*4 = <<80*4=320>>320 wheels when everyone skated
#### 320 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Now Xu Jinglei's web log is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A survey by baidu.com showed there were 16 million bloggers . Xu Jinglei was one of the first famous people that the website sina .com. invited to open blogs.
The web log written by Xu Jinglei is now the world's most popular . Xu , an actress-turned -director, became famous overseas when she won a Best Direct... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2197.txt | A survey by baidu.com showed there were 16 million bloggers . Xu Jinglei was one of the first famous people that the website sina .com. invited to open blogs.
The web log written by Xu Jinglei is now the world's most popular . Xu , an actress-turned -director, became famous overseas when she won a Best Director Award ... | [
"broken by hacker",
"written by an unknown woman",
"the world's most popular",
"closed by government"
] |
The writer turned on the red lights and siren in order to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"A child is dying---out of breath!" I had just begun my working day in the city, when these words came through the radio of the police car I was driving. I turned on the red lights and siren and drove off as fast as I could. "Just my luck!" I thought. I didn't know this city well and my first call of the day w... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3029.txt | "A child is dying---out of breath!" I had just begun my working day in the city, when these words came through the radio of the police car I was driving. I turned on the red lights and siren and drove off as fast as I could. "Just my luck!" I thought. I didn't know this city well and my first call of the day was a life... | [
"show that he was a police car",
"have the people in the streets make way for him",
"warn the people in the streets of the danger ahead",
"tell the people in the streets that he did not know the way well"
] |
What time does Mr Smith usually leave home? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr Smith works in a factory in the middle of the city. The factory is not far from his home. It is about 800 meters away. So Mr Smith doesn't go to work by bus. He usually goes there by bike, sometimes he walks to work. It takes him 10 minutes to get there by bike or 20 minutes on foot. He usually leaves home... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2346.txt | Mr Smith works in a factory in the middle of the city. The factory is not far from his home. It is about 800 meters away. So Mr Smith doesn't go to work by bus. He usually goes there by bike, sometimes he walks to work. It takes him 10 minutes to get there by bike or 20 minutes on foot. He usually leaves home at ten m... | [
"8:10.",
"7:50.",
"7:10.",
"8:50."
] |
This passage is for _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some parents don't know how to talk about sensitive topics with young children.In fact,our kids know about them from TV,movies,magazines and school friends.If we don't talk with them early and often,they may get _ from others.So start to talk with them now.
Start early
Kids know about some sensitive topics at ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4666.txt | Some parents don't know how to talk about sensitive topics with young children.In fact,our kids know about them from TV,movies,magazines and school friends.If we don't talk with them early and often,they may get _ from others.So start to talk with them now.
Start early
Kids know about some sensitive topics at early age... | [
"teachers",
"students",
"parents",
"doctors"
] |
From the passage, we know that cells _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When we have small cuts in the skin , something strange may happen. The cuts are able to heal themselves in a couple of days. How does this happen? Read on, and you will find out the secret.
Every living thing on the earth is made up of cells . Cells grow and make new cells. Most cells are very small and we c... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1398.txt | When we have small cuts in the skin , something strange may happen. The cuts are able to heal themselves in a couple of days. How does this happen? Read on, and you will find out the secret.
Every living thing on the earth is made up of cells . Cells grow and make new cells. Most cells are very small and we can't see ... | [
"are large and we can see them with our eyes",
"can heal few cuts themselves",
"are in everything on the earth",
"can grow and make new cells"
] |
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