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_ is next to the table. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Look at this picture! It's a picture of a room. What can you see in the picture? I can see an apple on the table. Can you see an English book on the table? No, I can't. Where is it? It's in the schoolbag! The schoolbag is on the chair next to the bed. What is next to the table? Oh, it's a bookcase. Some books... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2566.txt | Look at this picture! It's a picture of a room. What can you see in the picture? I can see an apple on the table. Can you see an English book on the table? No, I can't. Where is it? It's in the schoolbag! The schoolbag is on the chair next to the bed. What is next to the table? Oh, it's a bookcase. Some books are in i... | [
"A bookcase",
"A chair",
"A bed",
"An orange"
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dyslexia is a problem that restricts the ability to recognize words and connect sounds with letters when people read. People with this learning disorder may also have problems when they write. Dyslexia is not related to eyesight or intelligence. The problem involves areas of the brain that process language. Br... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13002.txt | Dyslexia is a problem that restricts the ability to recognize words and connect sounds with letters when people read. People with this learning disorder may also have problems when they write. Dyslexia is not related to eyesight or intelligence. The problem involves areas of the brain that process language. Brain scien... | [
"An effective way to identity Dyslexia at an early stage.",
"A learning disorder involving one's intelligence.",
"Dyslexia -- a problem affecting one's reading and writing.",
"A possible solution to the problems related to Dyslexia."
] |
What's the writer's purpose to write this passage ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although there are no state controlled survival courses in Britain or the United States, there are various independent organizations offering similar activities.
Students can participate ( take part ) in outdoor training courses through university clubs and societies . Anyone can register ( ) with such groups... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4453.txt | Although there are no state controlled survival courses in Britain or the United States, there are various independent organizations offering similar activities.
Students can participate ( take part ) in outdoor training courses through university clubs and societies . Anyone can register ( ) with such groups , which ... | [
"To introduce the training course to readers",
"To persuade readers to take part in the training courses.",
"To tell readers the danger of this training course",
"To introduce the wonders of the world to readers"
] |
Which device will a high school student choose to use in the classrooms ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Livescribe Echo Smartpen, $79.99
This pen not only records audio, but also records whatever the user writes and even draws. This translates to almost two hours of full audio, or 32000 pages of written text. When using a Livescribe notebook, a college or high school student can easily edit notes without the dis... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14646.txt | Livescribe Echo Smartpen, $79.99
This pen not only records audio, but also records whatever the user writes and even draws. This translates to almost two hours of full audio, or 32000 pages of written text. When using a Livescribe notebook, a college or high school student can easily edit notes without the disturbance ... | [
"Livescribe Echo Smartpen",
"Logitech Bluetooth Keyboard",
"ILUV Syren Pro",
"Cobra JumPak"
] |
Sunnyvale School was having a picnic. They wanted to make fruit punch. They had 4.5 liters of orange punch. They had twice as much cherry punch as orange punch and 1.5 liters less of apple juice than cherry punch. When they combined all of the fruit juices together, how many liters of fruit punch did they have? | Orange = <<4.5=4.5>>4.5 L
Cherry = 2 * 4.5 = <<2*4.5=9>>9 L
Apple = 9 - 1.5 = <<9-1.5=7.5>>7.5 L
Total punch = 4.5 + 9 + 7.5 = <<4.5+9+7.5=21>>21 L
They had 21 liters of fruit punch for the picnic.
#### 21 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Sunnyvale School was having a picnic. They wanted to make fruit punch. They had 4.5 liters of orange punch. They had twice as much cherry punch as orange punch and 1.5 liters less of apple juice than cherry punch. When they combined all of the fruit juices together, how many liters of fruit punch did they have? | Orange = <<4.5=4.5>>4.5 L
Cherry = 2 * 4.5 = <<2*4.5=9>>9 L
Apple = 9 - 1.5 = <<9-1.5=7.5>>7.5 L
Total punch = 4.5 + 9 + 7.5 = <<4.5+9+7.5=21>>21 L
They had 21 liters of fruit punch for the picnic.
#### 21 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following is not true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was late on a snowing night. Doctor Van was driving fast to the hospital to do an operation on a badly hurt person. Minutes later he came to a red traffic light and had to stop to wait. A man suddenly opened the door of the car and got in.
"Drive on, " shouted the man, "Just do what I've told you to. " ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1385.txt | It was late on a snowing night. Doctor Van was driving fast to the hospital to do an operation on a badly hurt person. Minutes later he came to a red traffic light and had to stop to wait. A man suddenly opened the door of the car and got in.
"Drive on, " shouted the man, "Just do what I've told you to. " The man w... | [
"The man lost his son.",
"Doctor Van was stronger than the man.",
"Doctors need cars.",
"The weather was not fine that night."
] |
Later, _ carry the box of books to our classroom. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is my first day in our new school. In the morning, I help my new teacher Mr. Hu put some new English textbooks into a big box. And then I carry it to the classroom. The box is very heavy.
I walk very slowly with the big heavy box in my arms. A boy runs very fast to me. He can't stop . Oh, dear! My box d... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle630.txt | This is my first day in our new school. In the morning, I help my new teacher Mr. Hu put some new English textbooks into a big box. And then I carry it to the classroom. The box is very heavy.
I walk very slowly with the big heavy box in my arms. A boy runs very fast to me. He can't stop . Oh, dear! My box drops on t... | [
"Jim and I",
"Jim, Mr.Hu and I",
"Mr. Hu and Jim",
"some of my classmate and I"
] |
What is the name for the tiny air sacs at the end of bronchioles? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the name for the tiny air sacs at the end of bronchioles? | alveoli | science | null | null | null | ganglion | gills | vacuoles | alveoli | Finally, air passes from the bronchi into smaller passages called bronchioles. The bronchioles end in tiny air sacs called alveoli. | null | null | null |
The author wrote the letter because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Reader,
I receive many letters from children and can't answer them all--there wouldn't be time enough in a day. That is why I am sending you this printed reply to your letter. I'll try to answer some of the questions that are commonly asked.
Where did I get the idea for Stuart Little and for Charlotte's W... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18575.txt | Dear Reader,
I receive many letters from children and can't answer them all--there wouldn't be time enough in a day. That is why I am sending you this printed reply to your letter. I'll try to answer some of the questions that are commonly asked.
Where did I get the idea for Stuart Little and for Charlotte's Web? Well,... | [
"he is not a fast worker",
"he was invited to answer the questions",
"he didn't have enough time to answer all the letters",
"he felt sorry for not being able to send books to his readers"
] |
According to the passage we can infer Mrs. Black touched her husband on the back so as to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Black was very forgetful. Each time when Mrs. Black wanted her husband to do something, she had to tell him again and again not to forget it.
Once Mr. Black was asked to post a letter, " Do remember to put it into the letter box on your way to work." The wife said. " This time I won't forget." Mr. Black sa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13708.txt | Mr. Black was very forgetful. Each time when Mrs. Black wanted her husband to do something, she had to tell him again and again not to forget it.
Once Mr. Black was asked to post a letter, " Do remember to put it into the letter box on your way to work." The wife said. " This time I won't forget." Mr. Black said to his... | [
"stick something on his back",
"show her love",
"warn him not to forget to post the letter",
"let him go to work right now"
] |
What makes malaria special in the world according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Doctors fighting malaria---one of the deadliest diseases on the planet--- may soon have a new affordable weapon in their smart phones. Researchers have found a way to use the phone's camera to detect the microorganism in the patient's blood that causes the disease.
According to the World Health Organization, a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9753.txt | Doctors fighting malaria---one of the deadliest diseases on the planet--- may soon have a new affordable weapon in their smart phones. Researchers have found a way to use the phone's camera to detect the microorganism in the patient's blood that causes the disease.
According to the World Health Organization, almost 600... | [
"There's no way to detect it.",
"It mainly infects young kids.",
"It kills many people every year.",
"It is one of the deadliest disease."
] |
According to the passage,John Keynes Believed that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In his 1930 essay "Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren ", John Keynes, acconmist, ewrote that human needs fall into two classes: needs ,which are indupe what other have , and needs ,which make us feel superior to our fellows He thought alough needs may indeed be insatible this isnottrue of
... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20839.txt | In his 1930 essay "Economic Possibilities for Our Grandchildren ", John Keynes, acconmist, ewrote that human needs fall into two classes: needs ,which are indupe what other have , and needs ,which make us feel superior to our fellows He thought alough needs may indeed be insatible this isnottrue of
Keynes... | [
"desire is the root of both and needs",
"needs come from our sense of superiority",
"needs alone lead to insatiable demands",
"needs are stronger than needs"
] |
Which best describes the author's attitude toward international volunteering? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Volunteering abroad is great. Not only do you travel to an exotic country, you also meet like-minded people, and at the end of it all you have something to put on your CV to impress employers with. But did you ever stop to think about how great it is for the people on the receiving end?
In this context, Daniel... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7268.txt | Volunteering abroad is great. Not only do you travel to an exotic country, you also meet like-minded people, and at the end of it all you have something to put on your CV to impress employers with. But did you ever stop to think about how great it is for the people on the receiving end?
In this context, Daniela Papi ha... | [
"Objective.",
"Doubtful.",
"Disapproving.",
"Supportive."
] |
According to the passage, most children tend to believe that they go to school because they _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sunday is more like Monday than it used to be. Places of business that used to keep daytime "business hours" are now open late into the night. And on the Internet, the hour of the day and the day of the week have become irrelevant . A half century ago in the United States, most people experienced strong and p... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8127.txt | Sunday is more like Monday than it used to be. Places of business that used to keep daytime "business hours" are now open late into the night. And on the Internet, the hour of the day and the day of the week have become irrelevant . A half century ago in the United States, most people experienced strong and precise di... | [
"need to acquire knowledge",
"have to obey their parents",
"need to find companions",
"have to observe the law"
] |
Amanda has taken 4 quizzes this semester and averaged a 92% score on them. The final quiz is coming up, which is worth the same as each previous quiz. What score does she need in order to get an A in the class, which requires her to average 93% over the 5 quizzes? | Amanda's total number of points from the first 4 quizzes is 368 because 4 x 92 = <<4*92=368>>368
She needs a total of 465 points because 5 x 93 = <<5*93=465>>465
She needs to score a 97 on the final quiz because 465 - 368 = <<465-368=97>>97
#### 97 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Amanda has taken 4 quizzes this semester and averaged a 92% score on them. The final quiz is coming up, which is worth the same as each previous quiz. What score does she need in order to get an A in the class, which requires her to average 93% over the 5 quizzes? | Amanda's total number of points from the first 4 quizzes is 368 because 4 x 92 = <<4*92=368>>368
She needs a total of 465 points because 5 x 93 = <<5*93=465>>465
She needs to score a 97 on the final quiz because 465 - 368 = <<465-368=97>>97
#### 97 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What do electric motors use to change electrical energy into kinetic? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do electric motors use to change electrical energy into kinetic? | electromagnets | science | null | null | null | fans | resonances | generators | electromagnets | Many common electric devices, such as doorbells, contain electromagnets. If they have moving parts, they are likely to have an electric motor. An electric motor is a device that uses an electromagnet to change electrical energy to kinetic energy. | null | null | null |
Doctors started setting up home in Harley Street probably because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Savile Row was first developed in 1695 as part of the Burlington Estate. It had been part of the gardens of Burlington House previous to this. Originally it was named Savile Street. Houses were built on one side of the street, with gardens on the other side and was therefore nicknamed Savile Row, with a row of... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20877.txt | Savile Row was first developed in 1695 as part of the Burlington Estate. It had been part of the gardens of Burlington House previous to this. Originally it was named Savile Street. Houses were built on one side of the street, with gardens on the other side and was therefore nicknamed Savile Row, with a row of houses o... | [
"it was a poor part of London",
"it cost less to set up practices there",
"Hasrley Street had become a populated area",
"a lot of people in Harley Street became ill"
] |
The passage is mainly about the _ between American youth and French youth. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The trip to the United State opened my eyes to the fact that there are a lot of similarities as well as differences between American youth and French youth.
The first difference is in appearance. Going around in the U.S., I found that American youth do not really care about their appearance. In the morning, th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high790.txt | The trip to the United State opened my eyes to the fact that there are a lot of similarities as well as differences between American youth and French youth.
The first difference is in appearance. Going around in the U.S., I found that American youth do not really care about their appearance. In the morning, they choose... | [
"differences",
"friendship",
"similarities",
"relationships"
] |
Samson is going to another town which is 140 km away. He will use his car that uses ten liters of gasoline for a distance of 70 km. How many liters of gasoline will Samson need for a one-way trip? | Samson will need 140 km/70 km = <<140/70=2>>2 ten liters of gasoline for a one-way trip to a town.
Therefore, he will need a total of 2 x 10 liters = <<2*10=20>>20 liters of gasoline.
#### 20 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Samson is going to another town which is 140 km away. He will use his car that uses ten liters of gasoline for a distance of 70 km. How many liters of gasoline will Samson need for a one-way trip? | Samson will need 140 km/70 km = <<140/70=2>>2 ten liters of gasoline for a one-way trip to a town.
Therefore, he will need a total of 2 x 10 liters = <<2*10=20>>20 liters of gasoline.
#### 20 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The passage mainly tell us _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Beach volleyball is one of those sports that can be an exciting game to play and watch. It's really easy, and all you need is sand, a net and a group of people, of any age or fitness level, who want to have fun.
Beach volleyball can be played with as few as two people in each team, making a total of four peop... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8584.txt | Beach volleyball is one of those sports that can be an exciting game to play and watch. It's really easy, and all you need is sand, a net and a group of people, of any age or fitness level, who want to have fun.
Beach volleyball can be played with as few as two people in each team, making a total of four people. Howev... | [
"the game of beach volleyball",
"how to become a good beach volleyball player",
"why beach volleyball is one of the exciting sports",
"what should be paid attention to when playing beach volleyball"
] |
Japanese Boy's Day is probably comes from _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
May 5
is Japanese Children's Day. In fact, it is usually called Boy's Day because it is mainly celebrated ( ) by boys. The celebration of Boy's Day has a long history. It is said that the festival comes from the Dragon Boat Festival in China.
On Boy's Day, Japanese boys eat a special kind of rice cake. It is ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8128.txt | May 5
is Japanese Children's Day. In fact, it is usually called Boy's Day because it is mainly celebrated ( ) by boys. The celebration of Boy's Day has a long history. It is said that the festival comes from the Dragon Boat Festival in China.
On Boy's Day, Japanese boys eat a special kind of rice cake. It is covered w... | [
"the Dragon Boat Festival",
"The Spring Festival",
"Thanksgiving Day",
"Children's Day"
] |
Which of following is not TRUE according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever seen people building houses? To build a house , you need workers. They use their hands , tools and machines to put things together. Building the ISS is the same. The difference is that the workers are astronauts. They walk in space and use robots' arms and hands to do their work.
In the space s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7972.txt | Have you ever seen people building houses? To build a house , you need workers. They use their hands , tools and machines to put things together. Building the ISS is the same. The difference is that the workers are astronauts. They walk in space and use robots' arms and hands to do their work.
In the space station ,a... | [
"Spacesuits can keep astronauts warm",
"Spacesuits can keep astronauts safe",
"Flying rubbish in space goes very slowly",
"Outside the station ,it can be too cold or hot for people."
] |
What's the best title for this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It looks like a scene from the thriller movieJaws,but these photos of a huge shark swimming with swimmers were in fact taken in Britain. The amazing pictures,which showed that the basking shark was swimming friendly with swimmers,were taken at Porthcurno beach,Cornwall,where the basking shark was swimming ju... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1184.txt | It looks like a scene from the thriller movieJaws,but these photos of a huge shark swimming with swimmers were in fact taken in Britain. The amazing pictures,which showed that the basking shark was swimming friendly with swimmers,were taken at Porthcurno beach,Cornwall,where the basking shark was swimming just yards ... | [
"A giant basking shark appeared in Cornwall,Britain.",
"A giant basking shark tried to please the British people.",
"Swimmers and surfers were frightened by a giant basking shark.",
"Brave swimmers swam together with a giant basking shark."
] |
Which of the following is the best title of this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Even the hardest days contain lessons that will help you be a better person.Feeling down? Consider these things to remember when you're having a bad day.
No one promised life would be perfect.If you look for perfection,you'11 never be content.Don't condition your happiness on meeting every expectation you set ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10377.txt | Even the hardest days contain lessons that will help you be a better person.Feeling down? Consider these things to remember when you're having a bad day.
No one promised life would be perfect.If you look for perfection,you'11 never be content.Don't condition your happiness on meeting every expectation you set for yours... | [
"Every person has to go through hard times",
"We can learn a lot from our struggles",
"We should accept the fact that life is not perfect",
"Things to remember when you are having a bad day"
] |
Merlin wanted to _ , so he put wheels under his shoes. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today, roller-skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, no one had any ideas of roller-skating. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. He liked to make things and play the violin in his free time. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1040.txt | Today, roller-skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, no one had any ideas of roller-skating. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. He liked to make things and play the violin in his free time. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreame... | [
"play the violin well",
"arrive at the party sooner",
"be taller than the others",
"surprise the people at the party"
] |
Edison _ in inventing new things. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Edison often said, "1 will discover what the world needs, then I will try to invent it." It is true that he did more than any other man of his time in inventing things. He made more than one thousand inventions in his life and all these have changed our way of living. Edison was one of the greatest inventors ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle136.txt | Edison often said, "1 will discover what the world needs, then I will try to invent it." It is true that he did more than any other man of his time in inventing things. He made more than one thousand inventions in his life and all these have changed our way of living. Edison was one of the greatest inventors in the wo... | [
"took all his time",
"paid all his money",
"spent his most time",
"spent his most money"
] |
Billy's mom sends him to get ketchup. She gives him $10 and tells him to get the best deal on ketchup that he can and to spend all $10 on ketchup. He finds a bottle with 10 oz that cost $1 each. He finds a bottle that costs $2 that contains 16 ounces. He finds a bottle with 25 ounces that costs $2.5. He finds a $5 bott... | The 10 ounce bottle costs $.1 an ounce because 1 / 10 = <<1/10=.1>>.1
The 16 ounce bottle costs $.125 an ounce because 2 / 12 = .125
The 25 ounce bottle costs $.125 an ounce because 2.5 / 20 = <<2.5/20=.125>>.125
The 50 ounce bottle costs $.1 an ounce because 5 / 50 = <<5/50=.1>>.1
The 200 ounce bottle cost $.05 an oun... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Billy's mom sends him to get ketchup. She gives him $10 and tells him to get the best deal on ketchup that he can and to spend all $10 on ketchup. He finds a bottle with 10 oz that cost $1 each. He finds a bottle that costs $2 that contains 16 ounces. He finds a bottle with 25 ounces that costs $2.5. He finds a $5 bott... | The 10 ounce bottle costs $.1 an ounce because 1 / 10 = <<1/10=.1>>.1
The 16 ounce bottle costs $.125 an ounce because 2 / 12 = .125
The 25 ounce bottle costs $.125 an ounce because 2.5 / 20 = <<2.5/20=.125>>.125
The 50 ounce bottle costs $.1 an ounce because 5 / 50 = <<5/50=.1>>.1
The 200 ounce bottle cost $.05 an oun... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The author's attitude towards the nurse system at Beth Israel Hospital is _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nursing at Beth Israel Hospital produces the best patient care. If we are to solve the nursing shortage. hospital administration and doctors everywhere would do well to follow Beth Israel's example .
At Beth Israel each patient is assigned to a primary nurse who visits at length with the patient and constructs... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5150.txt | Nursing at Beth Israel Hospital produces the best patient care. If we are to solve the nursing shortage. hospital administration and doctors everywhere would do well to follow Beth Israel's example .
At Beth Israel each patient is assigned to a primary nurse who visits at length with the patient and constructs a full-s... | [
"negative",
"neutral",
"critical",
"positive"
] |
Which of the following statements is WRONG? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The head of the World Health Organization (WTO) yesterday warned of worsening health in the country's vast rural areas while praising the government for its commitment on improving healthcare in the countryside.
"The health indicators have failed to improve in pace with economic indicators." said Ma... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22260.txt | The head of the World Health Organization (WTO) yesterday warned of worsening health in the country's vast rural areas while praising the government for its commitment on improving healthcare in the countryside.
"The health indicators have failed to improve in pace with economic indicators." said Margared Ch... | [
"Diseases are the source of poverty for the rural population",
"About 200 million of the rural population are poor because of diseases.",
"The government has taken some measures to improve the rural healthcare.",
"The local governments will give 20 Yuan to each rural person"
] |
What can be calculated given the mass and speed of an object? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What can be calculated given the mass and speed of an object? | kinetic energy | science | null | null | null | systematic energy | harmonic energy | residual energy | kinetic energy | Given the mass and speed of an object, calculate its kinetic energy. | null | null | null |
The best title for this passage should be _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Water and its importance to human life are the center of the world's attention. March 22 is World Water Day, which has the theme "Water and culture "this year. There are more than one billion people in the world who live without safe drinking water. The United Nations hopes to cut this number in half by 2015.
... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16025.txt | Water and its importance to human life are the center of the world's attention. March 22 is World Water Day, which has the theme "Water and culture "this year. There are more than one billion people in the world who live without safe drinking water. The United Nations hopes to cut this number in half by 2015.
Solving s... | [
"A girl awarded the 2004 Gloria Barron Prize",
"A girl acts to clean the world's water",
"We should protect our environment",
"A girl collecting batteries"
] |
How many pieces of advice does the writer give on saving money in Hawaii? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you want to live in Hawaii,you need to think about how to save money,because it is one of the most expensive states in the USA.
Hawaii buys most of its goods from other countries.This makes the prices very high.Eating out can be expensive.Breakfast is at$5 or$8 and lunch ia around$12,while dinner goes from ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2294.txt | If you want to live in Hawaii,you need to think about how to save money,because it is one of the most expensive states in the USA.
Hawaii buys most of its goods from other countries.This makes the prices very high.Eating out can be expensive.Breakfast is at$5 or$8 and lunch ia around$12,while dinner goes from $15 to$30... | [
"Two.",
"Three.",
"Four.",
"Five."
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According to the passage,the purpose of the author's train ride was . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever thought of taking a train and having an adventure ?Riding the train can be a real adventure. That is how I feel every time I take Amtrak. I often take a four-hour trip to visit my children. Every time I take this trip I never know what will happen.
Last week when I was on the train and over an ho... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1975.txt | Have you ever thought of taking a train and having an adventure ?Riding the train can be a real adventure. That is how I feel every time I take Amtrak. I often take a four-hour trip to visit my children. Every time I take this trip I never know what will happen.
Last week when I was on the train and over an hour into t... | [
"to do business",
"to see her children",
"to visit places of interest",
"to see her old friends"
] |
Jim collects model cars, and he has 301 models total. Jim has 4 times as many Buicks as Fords, and 3 more than twice the number of Fords than Chevys. How many Buicks does Jim have? | Let x represent the number of Chevys
Fords:3+2x
Buicks:4(3+2x)=12+8x
Total:x+3+2x+12+8x=301
11x+15=301
11x=286
x=<<26=26>>26
Buicks:12+8(26)=220
#### 220 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jim collects model cars, and he has 301 models total. Jim has 4 times as many Buicks as Fords, and 3 more than twice the number of Fords than Chevys. How many Buicks does Jim have? | Let x represent the number of Chevys
Fords:3+2x
Buicks:4(3+2x)=12+8x
Total:x+3+2x+12+8x=301
11x+15=301
11x=286
x=<<26=26>>26
Buicks:12+8(26)=220
#### 220 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Organs are groups of what working together? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Organs are groups of what working together? | tissues | science | null | null | null | tendons | muscles | bones | tissues | null | null | null | |
How many people are very careful not to let their partner know their income? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you usually go Dutch(AA) when you take someone out to dinner? Do you expect your date to pay for the whole meal?
Many people say that as long as there's love, money doesn't matter much. But this might change when the relationship gets serious and it is related to the money borrowed from the bank, the family... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19787.txt | Do you usually go Dutch(AA) when you take someone out to dinner? Do you expect your date to pay for the whole meal?
Many people say that as long as there's love, money doesn't matter much. But this might change when the relationship gets serious and it is related to the money borrowed from the bank, the family present ... | [
"About 3.5 million.",
"About 3 million.",
"About 1.9 million.",
"About 0.96 million."
] |
From this passage we know_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 2004,the World Health Organization,WHO,warned of a possible outbreak of another serious disease which may be even more deadly than SARS.The WHO believes that it is likely that bird flu will spread to human beings in the next few years.If it does,up to seven millions people could die from the disease.
Diseas... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16893.txt | In 2004,the World Health Organization,WHO,warned of a possible outbreak of another serious disease which may be even more deadly than SARS.The WHO believes that it is likely that bird flu will spread to human beings in the next few years.If it does,up to seven millions people could die from the disease.
Diseases like b... | [
"bird flu will surely spread to human beings in the next few years.",
"a virus changes and become less dangerous over time.",
"SARS is 1ikely to come again in some years.",
"poor areas usually suffers more from Dew diseases than rich areas."
] |
What are proteins made up of? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are proteins made up of? | amino acids | science | null | null | null | atoms acids | lewis acids | detected acids | amino acids | Proteins are formed when hundreds or even thousands of amino acids form amide bonds to make polymers. Proteins play a crucial role in living organisms. A carbohydrate is a compound that has the general formula Cn(H2O)n. Many carbohydrates are relatively small molecules, such as glucose:. | null | null | null |
What do rocket-based systems use to propel itself into space? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do rocket-based systems use to propel itself into space? | chemical reactions | science | null | null | null | nuclear reactions | water reactions | hydrogen reactions | chemical reactions | The space shuttle—and any other rocket-based system—uses chemical reactions to propel itself into space and maneuver itself when it gets into orbit. The rockets that lift the orbiter are of two different types. The three main engines are powered by reacting liquid hydrogen with liquid oxygen to generate water. Then the... | null | null | null |
I like basketball best because it's _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My favourite sport is basketball because it is very exciting. I like basketball because the NBA stars play very well. Basketball is very cheap and it is a good sport for our health. We can grow taller if we play basketball often. Also it keeps me healthy. I play basketball three times a week. Most often I play... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1028.txt | My favourite sport is basketball because it is very exciting. I like basketball because the NBA stars play very well. Basketball is very cheap and it is a good sport for our health. We can grow taller if we play basketball often. Also it keeps me healthy. I play basketball three times a week. Most often I play it in my... | [
"cheap",
"exciting",
"good",
"famous"
] |
What has the recent research into children's reading show? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A good deal of fascinating research has been done about the reading patterns of young people,and it is surprising to discover at what an early age children start expressing preferences for particular kind of books. A recent report,which examined in detail the reading habits of primary-school children.showed th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9248.txt | A good deal of fascinating research has been done about the reading patterns of young people,and it is surprising to discover at what an early age children start expressing preferences for particular kind of books. A recent report,which examined in detail the reading habits of primary-school children.showed that even s... | [
"Children begin to read very fast at an early age",
"Children examine in detail what they read at school",
"Children can read clearly in primary schoo1.",
"Children form their reading tastes by the time they are seven"
] |
By mentioning adolescent pregnancy, the author tries to tell us that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Spending a lot of time watching TV, playing video games and surfing the Web causes a lot of healthy problems to children such as overweight and smoking, US researchers said yesterday.
U.S. experts analyzed 173 studies on how media sources influence the physical health of children and adolescents . The studie... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17067.txt | Spending a lot of time watching TV, playing video games and surfing the Web causes a lot of healthy problems to children such as overweight and smoking, US researchers said yesterday.
U.S. experts analyzed 173 studies on how media sources influence the physical health of children and adolescents . The studies, mostly... | [
"we'd better get rid of TV, movies, and the Internet",
"the present generation of youths is hopeless",
"sexual themes are as bad as violent themes",
"some media contents have a bad effect on teens"
] |
According to the passage. which of the following is NOT true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's a common belief that over time, pet owners start to look like their animals, and vice versa. Now conies the terrifying news that cats look up to their owners as role models and copy their behavior.
Next time you reach for your fridge, think twice. If Kitty is watching, she is likely to overeat as well.
Wh... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3966.txt | It's a common belief that over time, pet owners start to look like their animals, and vice versa. Now conies the terrifying news that cats look up to their owners as role models and copy their behavior.
Next time you reach for your fridge, think twice. If Kitty is watching, she is likely to overeat as well.
What is you... | [
"Cats can copy humans' schedule.",
"Humans can learn from cats in some way.",
"Cats are smart and have fl long memory",
"Green tea and Yoga can benefit cats."
] |
What Was Ian Wilkinson's opinion on the trial? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No one would much like the idea of eating 61 pounds of tomatoes a day. But if their goodness was put into an easy-to-swallow pill that you were told might prevent strokes and heart attacks you would probably be putting in an order tomorrow.
Researchers believe they may have come up with just that after trials... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10098.txt | No one would much like the idea of eating 61 pounds of tomatoes a day. But if their goodness was put into an easy-to-swallow pill that you were told might prevent strokes and heart attacks you would probably be putting in an order tomorrow.
Researchers believe they may have come up with just that after trials. The dai... | [
"Disappointing.",
"Surprising.",
"Satisfactory.",
"Terrible."
] |
Which of the following will more encourage children's success at school according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is found that American students spend less than 15% of their time in school. While there's no doubt that school is important, a number of recent studies reminds us that parents are even more so. A study published earlier this month by researchers at North Carolina State University, for example, finds that p... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5385.txt | It is found that American students spend less than 15% of their time in school. While there's no doubt that school is important, a number of recent studies reminds us that parents are even more so. A study published earlier this month by researchers at North Carolina State University, for example, finds that parental i... | [
"Parents order their children to stop playing video games.",
"Parents discuss with their children the possible future career.",
"Parents lecture their children on getting too low marks on tests.",
"Parents introduce colleges around the US to their children."
] |
Why did Uncle Peter send Johnny back home? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Johnny lived with his mother and father in a small town in the mountains
One day there was an earthquake near the town. Many houses were damaged . Everyone thought that there would soon be another earthquake.
They were worried that the second earthquake would be worse than the first.
"We must send Johnny to a ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1284.txt | Johnny lived with his mother and father in a small town in the mountains
One day there was an earthquake near the town. Many houses were damaged . Everyone thought that there would soon be another earthquake.
They were worried that the second earthquake would be worse than the first.
"We must send Johnny to a safe plac... | [
"There was an earthquake in his town.",
"The boy was more trouble than an earthquake.",
"Johnny was not happy with him.",
"His parents wanted him back."
] |
In a basketball game, Cyrus made exactly eighty percent of the shots he attempted. He attempted twenty shots. How many times did he miss the shots? | Cyrus made 20 x 80/100 = <<20*80/100=16>>16 shots.
So, he missed 20 - 16 = <<20-16=4>>4 shots.
#### 4 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | In a basketball game, Cyrus made exactly eighty percent of the shots he attempted. He attempted twenty shots. How many times did he miss the shots? | Cyrus made 20 x 80/100 = <<20*80/100=16>>16 shots.
So, he missed 20 - 16 = <<20-16=4>>4 shots.
#### 4 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The author realized his mother's love when _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am a senior in high school. For four years I have been a member of the marching band at my school---four years of commitment to an organization of 150 kids, four teachers and 100 parents working from August to June of every school year. For four years, my mom has been there for me---never complaining and nev... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20732.txt | I am a senior in high school. For four years I have been a member of the marching band at my school---four years of commitment to an organization of 150 kids, four teachers and 100 parents working from August to June of every school year. For four years, my mom has been there for me---never complaining and never receiv... | [
"he was a child",
"he graduated from senior high school",
"he couldn't find her one day",
"his mother was sleeping"
] |
In 1939, President Roosevelt put forward the national day of Thanksgiving to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A turkey named Courage gave thanks to President Obama for saving his life on the day before Thanksgiving. Honouring a 62-year-old tradition, the President pardoned the bird on Thanksgiving eve.
The tradition of a turkey pardon at Thanksgiving began with President Truman in 1947. Courage comes from Ellsworth, I... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10739.txt | A turkey named Courage gave thanks to President Obama for saving his life on the day before Thanksgiving. Honouring a 62-year-old tradition, the President pardoned the bird on Thanksgiving eve.
The tradition of a turkey pardon at Thanksgiving began with President Truman in 1947. Courage comes from Ellsworth, Iowa. The ... | [
"encourage the economy",
"help the poor",
"please Congress",
"lengthen the summer holidays"
] |
Can Joe give the woman both pieces of meat? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Joe Brown has a shop. He sells meat in his shop. One Thursday a woman comes into his shop at five to one. "I'm sorry I'm late," she says. "I need some more meat for my dinner tonight." Joe has only one piece of meat in his shop. He takes it out of the fridge and says, "This is $6.50." "That piece is too small... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4210.txt | Joe Brown has a shop. He sells meat in his shop. One Thursday a woman comes into his shop at five to one. "I'm sorry I'm late," she says. "I need some more meat for my dinner tonight." Joe has only one piece of meat in his shop. He takes it out of the fridge and says, "This is $6.50." "That piece is too small," the wo... | [
"Of course not.",
"Sorry, I don't know.",
"He will try his best.",
"Yes, he can."
] |
What does the second number in a blood pressure reading measure? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What does the second number in a blood pressure reading measure? | diastolic pressure | science | null | null | null | epithelial pressure | external pressure | optimal pressure | diastolic pressure | Blood pressure is read as two numbers. The first number is the systolic pressure. The systolic pressure is the pressure on the blood vessels when the heart beats. This is the time when there is the highest pressure in the arteries. The diastolic pressure, which is the second number, is when your blood pressure is lowes... | null | null | null |
Which of the following concerning the British men is NOT true according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
British men are encouraged to cry
There are certain things British men like to believe about themselves. The first is that one day they will again win the World Cup. They also believe they do not cry.
Over the centuries, Britons are believed to have a "stiff upper lip". But is this true?
Yes, it is. A recent s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20682.txt | British men are encouraged to cry
There are certain things British men like to believe about themselves. The first is that one day they will again win the World Cup. They also believe they do not cry.
Over the centuries, Britons are believed to have a "stiff upper lip". But is this true?
Yes, it is. A recent study arra... | [
"They are supposed to easily control emotions over the centuries.",
"They are confident that they will again get successful in the World Cup.",
"About 50% of British men admitted crying before their mothers.",
"Nowadays, the male Briton's attitude toward crying is changing."
] |
The best title for this passage is " _ " | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you're curious about something, and want to know more about it, you can use the way of asking questions.Asking questions is the first step to make discoveries and find interesting answers.The steps below can guide you during the research.
Step1 On a note card or piece of paper, write down the subject th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6103.txt | When you're curious about something, and want to know more about it, you can use the way of asking questions.Asking questions is the first step to make discoveries and find interesting answers.The steps below can guide you during the research.
Step1 On a note card or piece of paper, write down the subject that you ar... | [
"Discovering Dinosaurs",
"Asking Good Questions",
"Finding Subjects",
"Learning Steps"
] |
Why was the author determined to save the cats? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A mother's love
I'M a New York City firefighter. Every day, I see terror -- sometimes even death. But the day I found Scarlett was different. That day I saw life. And love.
We were responding to a call about a burning garage. Outside, I heard the sound of cats crying. I couldn't stop -- I would have to look fo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14867.txt | A mother's love
I'M a New York City firefighter. Every day, I see terror -- sometimes even death. But the day I found Scarlett was different. That day I saw life. And love.
We were responding to a call about a burning garage. Outside, I heard the sound of cats crying. I couldn't stop -- I would have to look for the cat... | [
"He refused to watch someone else die in his work.",
"He was impressed by the mother's strong love and courage.",
"The cat's story had made many people concerned.",
"It had taken much time and effort for him to save them."
] |
In the survey, mothers spend about 70 hours a week _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
They spend more than ten hours a day cooking, cleaning the house, getting children ready for school and helping with homework. Cooking takes up about one hour and nine minutes a day. Doing the laundry takes about 61 minutes. Mothers also spend about 55 minutes getting children ready for school, about 53 minu... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle40.txt | They spend more than ten hours a day cooking, cleaning the house, getting children ready for school and helping with homework. Cooking takes up about one hour and nine minutes a day. Doing the laundry takes about 61 minutes. Mothers also spend about 55 minutes getting children ready for school, about 53 minutes putti... | [
"going shopping",
"doing chores",
"looking after their families",
"Both B and C"
] |
What is the benefit of knowing more words? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Read a lot, I mean a lot! You have to increase your ability for reading. Many students are in the habit of reading only when their exams are approaching while some others read only what they are taught or things that must be read because it is in their curriculum. But listen to me now, I am telling you from my... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6366.txt | Read a lot, I mean a lot! You have to increase your ability for reading. Many students are in the habit of reading only when their exams are approaching while some others read only what they are taught or things that must be read because it is in their curriculum. But listen to me now, I am telling you from my own expe... | [
"You will get used to referring to the dictionary when meeting with new words.",
"You will have less difficulty expressing your opinions.",
"Vocabulary will improve your creativity.",
"You can pass your exams with ease."
] |
Randy had $3,000. Smith gave him another $200. Randy then gave Sally $1,200 and kept the rest. What was the value, in dollars, of the rest? | After Smith gave him $200, Randy had 3000+200=<<3000+200=3200>>3200 dollars.
The value of the rest of the money is 3200-1200=<<3200-1200=2000>>2000 dollars.
#### 2000 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Randy had $3,000. Smith gave him another $200. Randy then gave Sally $1,200 and kept the rest. What was the value, in dollars, of the rest? | After Smith gave him $200, Randy had 3000+200=<<3000+200=3200>>3200 dollars.
The value of the rest of the money is 3200-1200=<<3200-1200=2000>>2000 dollars.
#### 2000 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Where can you get to know Singapore's past? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fun places to visit in Singapore
Jurong Bird Park
At Jurong Bird Park you can see more than 5,000 birds and even feed some of them by hand! If feeding birds makes you hungry, you can join the park's parrots for lunch.
PulauUbin
Take a small boat into Singapore's past.A 10-minute ride will take you to this isla... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6888.txt | Fun places to visit in Singapore
Jurong Bird Park
At Jurong Bird Park you can see more than 5,000 birds and even feed some of them by hand! If feeding birds makes you hungry, you can join the park's parrots for lunch.
PulauUbin
Take a small boat into Singapore's past.A 10-minute ride will take you to this island.The li... | [
"At Jurong Bird Park.",
"At PulauUbin.",
"Malls and Markets.",
"At Night Safari."
] |
[(The following aspects about killers whales are mentioned except _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest of the dolphins and one of the world's most powerful animals feeding on meat. They feast on marine mammals such as seals, sea lions, and even whales, employing teeth that can be four inches (ten centimeters) long. They are known to grab seals right off the ice. They als... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13383.txt | Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest of the dolphins and one of the world's most powerful animals feeding on meat. They feast on marine mammals such as seals, sea lions, and even whales, employing teeth that can be four inches (ten centimeters) long. They are known to grab seals right off the ice. They also eat fis... | [
"hunting",
"communication",
"weight",
"habitats"
] |
. The following statements are wrong EXCEPT _ according to the text. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What picture do you have of the future? Will life in the future be better, worse of the same as now? What do you hope about the future?
Futurologists predict that life will probably be very different in 2050 in all the fields of activity, from entertainment to technology. First of all, it seems that TV channel... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15721.txt | What picture do you have of the future? Will life in the future be better, worse of the same as now? What do you hope about the future?
Futurologists predict that life will probably be very different in 2050 in all the fields of activity, from entertainment to technology. First of all, it seems that TV channels will ha... | [
"The future world will be controlled by robots.",
"People won't be blind or deaf in the future.",
"Fewer and fewer workers are needed in the future in factories.",
"Scientists have the right to clone people of different kinds."
] |
Tina is a professional boxer. She wins her first 10 fights of her career. She then goes on to win 5 more before losing her first fight, and then doubles her number of wins before losing again. She then retires. How many more wins than losses does she have at the end of her career? | Tina wins her first 10, and then wins 5 more for 10+5 = 15 wins before losing 1.
She then doubles her number of wins for a total of 15*2=30 wins, before losing 1 more for 1+1=2 losses.
For her career she has 30-2=<<30-2=28>>28 more wins than losses.
#### 28 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tina is a professional boxer. She wins her first 10 fights of her career. She then goes on to win 5 more before losing her first fight, and then doubles her number of wins before losing again. She then retires. How many more wins than losses does she have at the end of her career? | Tina wins her first 10, and then wins 5 more for 10+5 = 15 wins before losing 1.
She then doubles her number of wins for a total of 15*2=30 wins, before losing 1 more for 1+1=2 losses.
For her career she has 30-2=<<30-2=28>>28 more wins than losses.
#### 28 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
A teacher's work is most effective with a schoolboy when he _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tom was one of the brightest boys in the year, with supportive parents. But when he was 15 he suddenly stopped trying. He left school at 16 with only two scores for secondary school subjects. One of the reasons that made it cool for him not to care was the power of his peer group.
The lack of right male role... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7330.txt | Tom was one of the brightest boys in the year, with supportive parents. But when he was 15 he suddenly stopped trying. He left school at 16 with only two scores for secondary school subjects. One of the reasons that made it cool for him not to care was the power of his peer group.
The lack of right male role models i... | [
"is with the boy alone",
"teaches the boy a lesson",
"sends the boy home as punishment",
"works together with another teacher"
] |
A critic in those days usually _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jean-Michael Lourdis was a promising young pianist. But when the young man played, it seemed to him, as if his hands were iron. He worried so much about his playing that he became oversensitive to the comments of his playing. Unfortunately, in those days, a critic was not considered a critic, unless he foun... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4727.txt | Jean-Michael Lourdis was a promising young pianist. But when the young man played, it seemed to him, as if his hands were iron. He worried so much about his playing that he became oversensitive to the comments of his playing. Unfortunately, in those days, a critic was not considered a critic, unless he found somethi... | [
"found fault with musicians' performances",
"said kind and encouraging words to musicians",
"helped musicians become famous",
"asked more people to go to concerts"
] |
What is the main idea of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists are closely concerned with the structure of buildings and with the quality of building materials. The World health Organization (WHO) observes that the introduction of air conditioning and energy conservation measures have been accompanied by growing problems of indoor air quality. Some pollutants... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23766.txt | Scientists are closely concerned with the structure of buildings and with the quality of building materials. The World health Organization (WHO) observes that the introduction of air conditioning and energy conservation measures have been accompanied by growing problems of indoor air quality. Some pollutants arise fr... | [
"Some building materials pollute indoor air.",
"Some factors cause indoor air pollution.",
"Asbestos can cause lung cancer.",
"The land on which houses are built contributes to indoor pollution."
] |
This is a short _ written by Yeats, a famous writer from Ireland. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Down by the salley gardens
Down by the salley gardens
my love and I did meet;
She passed the salley gardens
with little snow-white feet.
She bid me take love easy,
as the leaves grow on the tree;
But I, being young and foolish,
with her would not agree.
In a field by the river
my love and I did stand,
And on m... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7119.txt | Down by the salley gardens
Down by the salley gardens
my love and I did meet;
She passed the salley gardens
with little snow-white feet.
She bid me take love easy,
as the leaves grow on the tree;
But I, being young and foolish,
with her would not agree.
In a field by the river
my love and I did stand,
And on my leaning... | [
"story",
"poem",
"slogan",
"letter"
] |
It can be inferred form the passage that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you get a job interview, it is the chance that you impress them employer and prove you really are the right person for the job. The following key points may he the important steps you can take to ensure you make a good impression from the get-go
Be Prepared
Research the company thoroughly before the job i... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10421.txt | When you get a job interview, it is the chance that you impress them employer and prove you really are the right person for the job. The following key points may he the important steps you can take to ensure you make a good impression from the get-go
Be Prepared
Research the company thoroughly before the job interview.... | [
"the interviewer can help you through the back door",
"a polite attitude can help you find a way out",
"it is impossible to get a job at the first interview",
"it is important to keep cautious about an interview"
] |
Drew knows that Earth is tilted on its axis. He also knows this tilt is responsible for the season that a region on Earth will experience. When the South Pole is tilted toward the Sun, what season will it be in Florida? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Drew knows that Earth is tilted on its axis. He also knows this tilt is responsible for the season that a region on Earth will experience. When the South Pole is tilted toward the Sun, what season will it be in Florida?
Choices:
A. fall
B. spring
C. summer
D. winter | Correct answer: D | science | Mercury_SC_409578 | {
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"B",
"C",
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Why did the world start to change in the early 1800's? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There have been many great inventions that changed the way we live.The first great invention was one that is still very important today--the wheel.This made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances.For hundreds of years after that there were few inventions that had as much effect as the whe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14266.txt | There have been many great inventions that changed the way we live.The first great invention was one that is still very important today--the wheel.This made it easier to carry heavy things and to travel long distances.For hundreds of years after that there were few inventions that had as much effect as the wheel.Then i... | [
"Because there were few inventions that had as much effect as the wheel for hundreds of years.",
"Because there was little unknown land left in the world.",
"Because people did not have to explore much anymore.",
"Because people began to work to make life better instead of exploring unknown world."
] |
You can be slim if you play these sports except _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Running
Running is good for people with too much fat because it can help them become slim. It also makes people strong. But it may be bad for joints . If we don't feel comfortable in our joints, we should stop for another activity.
Walking
Walking makes our bodies relaxed . It can also help people to be slim... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3023.txt | Running
Running is good for people with too much fat because it can help them become slim. It also makes people strong. But it may be bad for joints . If we don't feel comfortable in our joints, we should stop for another activity.
Walking
Walking makes our bodies relaxed . It can also help people to be slim.
Swimmin... | [
"running",
"walking",
"swimming",
"cycling"
] |
When the writer saw Mary's jasmine, she felt _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I bought a jasmine plant for my office. When I bought it, I was told it would bloom and the sweet smell would fill my office. I had the plant for two months, and every day I looked at it, but there weren't any flowers or pleasant smell. I was not happy, so I gave the plant to my friend Linda.
One day, another ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2113.txt | I bought a jasmine plant for my office. When I bought it, I was told it would bloom and the sweet smell would fill my office. I had the plant for two months, and every day I looked at it, but there weren't any flowers or pleasant smell. I was not happy, so I gave the plant to my friend Linda.
One day, another friend Ma... | [
"unhappy",
"peaceful",
"hopeful",
"surprised"
] |
Which of the following may be one of the reasons for the popularity of the Super Bowl? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On "Super Bowl Sunday", millions of Americans are glued to their TVs. They are eating pizza, chicken wings and chips and cheering every move. They're watching the Super Bowl.
Why are Americans so crazy about American football? Well, it is more exciting than other sports. One team can lose possession of the bal... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17776.txt | On "Super Bowl Sunday", millions of Americans are glued to their TVs. They are eating pizza, chicken wings and chips and cheering every move. They're watching the Super Bowl.
Why are Americans so crazy about American football? Well, it is more exciting than other sports. One team can lose possession of the ball in a mi... | [
"Its results are too exciting to meet viewers' expectations.",
"People can eat pizza, chicken wings and chips when watching it.",
"Its commercials are expensive enough to draw viewers' attention.",
"The performances during its halftime show are appealing to viewers."
] |
Some parents pay their children for doing housework because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most American families are smaller than the families in other countries.Most American families have one or two parents and one or two children each.
Children in the US will leave their parents' home when they grow up.They usually live far from their parents because they want to find good jobs.They often write ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1316.txt | Most American families are smaller than the families in other countries.Most American families have one or two parents and one or two children each.
Children in the US will leave their parents' home when they grow up.They usually live far from their parents because they want to find good jobs.They often write to their ... | [
"they want their children to learn how to make money for themselves",
"their children asked them to do so",
"they are rich",
"the law requires them to do so"
] |
Because collisions are ______, energy can be transferred between molecules during them. | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Because collisions are ______, energy can be transferred between molecules during them. | elastic | science | null | null | null | preservative | conductive | inelastic | elastic | Energy can be transferred between molecules during collisions. Collisions are completely elastic. | null | null | null |
Why did Ben turn around when he saw the black cat crossing the street? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ben Jones was walking home from school one day when he saw a black cat. It was walking across the
srteet in front of him.Ben stopped, turned around, and walked down a different srteet to go home. Why did he do that?
"It's unlucky when a black cat crossed the street in front of you," says Ben, "I did not want t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4025.txt | Ben Jones was walking home from school one day when he saw a black cat. It was walking across the
srteet in front of him.Ben stopped, turned around, and walked down a different srteet to go home. Why did he do that?
"It's unlucky when a black cat crossed the street in front of you," says Ben, "I did not want to walk do... | [
"Because he thought it was lucky.",
"Because he disliked a black cat.",
"Because he was afraid of the cat.",
"Because he thought it was unlucky."
] |
Who clarifies the idea in his/her work that people are socially related? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Textual Healing,
I would be very interested in your recommendations for any books to help me through a difficult time of my life. At 57, I am feeling a bit lost. I have a wonderful, loving husband and bright, caring teenage daughter but I am lonely and have lost my spark for life.
I have always taken care... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12948.txt | Dear Textual Healing,
I would be very interested in your recommendations for any books to help me through a difficult time of my life. At 57, I am feeling a bit lost. I have a wonderful, loving husband and bright, caring teenage daughter but I am lonely and have lost my spark for life.
I have always taken care of every... | [
"Rebecca Solnit.",
"Anne Tyler.",
"Rachel Joyce.",
"Ruth 0zeki."
] |
Why do American travelers prefer staying at bedandbreakfast inns? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Americans like to travel on their yearly holiday. Today, more and more travelers in the United States are spending nights at small houses or inns instead of hotels. They get a room for the night and the breakfast the next morning.
Rooms for the night in private homes with breakfast have been popular with tra... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10767.txt | Americans like to travel on their yearly holiday. Today, more and more travelers in the United States are spending nights at small houses or inns instead of hotels. They get a room for the night and the breakfast the next morning.
Rooms for the night in private homes with breakfast have been popular with travelers in... | [
"They can meet local families.",
"The money they spend there is much less.",
"It is like visiting someone's home",
"All of the above."
] |
The seats of a bus are arranged in 23 rows of 4 seats. At the start, 16 people climb. At the first stop, 15 people board the bus and 3 get off. At the second stop, 17 people get on the bus and 10 get off. How many empty seats are there after the second stop? | There are 23 * 4 = <<23*4=92>>92 seats on this bus.
After the first stop, there are 16+15 - 3 = <<16+15-3=28>>28 people on the bus.
After the 2nd stop, there are 28+17 - 10 = <<28+17-10=35>>35 people on the bus.
So there are 92 - 35 = <<92-35=57>>57 empty seats on the bus after the 2nd stop.
#### 57 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | The seats of a bus are arranged in 23 rows of 4 seats. At the start, 16 people climb. At the first stop, 15 people board the bus and 3 get off. At the second stop, 17 people get on the bus and 10 get off. How many empty seats are there after the second stop? | There are 23 * 4 = <<23*4=92>>92 seats on this bus.
After the first stop, there are 16+15 - 3 = <<16+15-3=28>>28 people on the bus.
After the 2nd stop, there are 28+17 - 10 = <<28+17-10=35>>35 people on the bus.
So there are 92 - 35 = <<92-35=57>>57 empty seats on the bus after the 2nd stop.
#### 57 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
John's hair grows 1.5 inches every month. Every time it gets to 9 inches long he cuts it down to 6 inches. A haircut costs $45 and he gives a 20% tip. How much does he spend on haircuts a year? | He cuts off 9-6=<<9-6=3>>3 inches when he gets a haircut
That means he needs to cut it every 3/1.5=<<3/1.5=2>>2 months
So he gets 12/2=<<12/2=6>>6 haircuts a year
He gives a 45*.2=$<<45*.2=9>>9 tip
So that means each hair cut cost 45+9=$<<45+9=54>>54
So he pays 54*6=$<<54*6=324>>324 a year
#### 324 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | John's hair grows 1.5 inches every month. Every time it gets to 9 inches long he cuts it down to 6 inches. A haircut costs $45 and he gives a 20% tip. How much does he spend on haircuts a year? | He cuts off 9-6=<<9-6=3>>3 inches when he gets a haircut
That means he needs to cut it every 3/1.5=<<3/1.5=2>>2 months
So he gets 12/2=<<12/2=6>>6 haircuts a year
He gives a 45*.2=$<<45*.2=9>>9 tip
So that means each hair cut cost 45+9=$<<45+9=54>>54
So he pays 54*6=$<<54*6=324>>324 a year
#### 324 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
There is three less than four times the number of students in Elementary School as there are in Middle School. If the number of students in Middle school is 50, calculate the total number of students in both levels. | The number of students in elementary school is three less than four times the number in middle school: 4 * 50 students = 200 students.
This means that there are 200 students - 3 students = <<200-3=197>>197 students in Elementary school.
The total number of students in both levels is 197 students + 50 students = <<197+5... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There is three less than four times the number of students in Elementary School as there are in Middle School. If the number of students in Middle school is 50, calculate the total number of students in both levels. | The number of students in elementary school is three less than four times the number in middle school: 4 * 50 students = 200 students.
This means that there are 200 students - 3 students = <<200-3=197>>197 students in Elementary school.
The total number of students in both levels is 197 students + 50 students = <<197+5... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The passage is intended to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Liz had been bleeding for a long time! She was my closest professional colleague and good friend at the time when we worked in an IT company. It was her first day back at work after an operation and I thought she should have taken a few more days to recover.
Realizing that we couldn't stop the bleeding, we hea... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9257.txt | Liz had been bleeding for a long time! She was my closest professional colleague and good friend at the time when we worked in an IT company. It was her first day back at work after an operation and I thought she should have taken a few more days to recover.
Realizing that we couldn't stop the bleeding, we headed to th... | [
"report a medical emergency",
"show us how to change a car tire",
"warn us of the danger in the town",
"tell us about a midnight assistance"
] |
What is special about the donors of Silicon Valley? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For decades,the San Francisco Bay area has been the heart of the computer technology industry.Many of the biggest technology companies have their headquarters in the area called Silicon Valley.But the area has not always been associated with charity .
Now,a new generation of entrepreneurs appears to be changin... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10300.txt | For decades,the San Francisco Bay area has been the heart of the computer technology industry.Many of the biggest technology companies have their headquarters in the area called Silicon Valley.But the area has not always been associated with charity .
Now,a new generation of entrepreneurs appears to be changing Silicon... | [
"They prefer to give rather than make money.",
"They give after accumulating a lot of wealth.",
"They are much younger than the usual donors.",
"They donate more money to their communities."
] |
Chemical reactions either require or release what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Chemical reactions either require or release what? | energy | science | null | null | null | enzymes | light | electricity | energy | Chemical reactions either require energy or release energy. The amount of energy needed or released depends upon the structure of the molecules that are involved in the reaction. Some reactions need to be heated for long periods of time in order for change to take place. Other reactions release energy, allowing heat to... | null | null | null |
People in _ have their main meal in the middle of the day. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a famous saying in the West: Eat breakfast like a king. It means breakfast should be the most important meal of your day. Why?
The answer is in the word breakfast itself. Breakfast means "breaking of the fast ". There are about twelve hours between dinner and breakfast, so it's important to eat breakf... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6509.txt | There is a famous saying in the West: Eat breakfast like a king. It means breakfast should be the most important meal of your day. Why?
The answer is in the word breakfast itself. Breakfast means "breaking of the fast ". There are about twelve hours between dinner and breakfast, so it's important to eat breakfast to ke... | [
"Japan and Australia",
"Japan and Mexico",
"Mexico and Switzerland",
"Australia and Switzerland"
] |
What is nutrition expert's attitude toward restricting bake sales ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some schools are now forbidding or restricting bake sales in an effort to fight a rise in obesity among kids.
In February,the New York City Board of Education ordered that only fruits,vegetables,and approved packaged foods be sold at schools. Many students and parents objected to the restrictions on bake sal... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22832.txt | Some schools are now forbidding or restricting bake sales in an effort to fight a rise in obesity among kids.
In February,the New York City Board of Education ordered that only fruits,vegetables,and approved packaged foods be sold at schools. Many students and parents objected to the restrictions on bake sales , whic... | [
"Opposed",
"Positive",
"Disappointed",
"Doubtful"
] |
Jaynie wants to make leis for the graduation party. It will take 2 and half dozen plumeria flowers to make 1 lei. If she wants to make 4 leis, how many plumeria flowers must she pick from the trees in her yard? | To make 1 lei, Jaynie will need 2.5 x 12 = <<12*2.5=30>>30 plumeria flowers.
To make 4 leis, she will need to pick 30 x 4 = <<30*4=120>>120 plumeria flowers from the trees.
#### 120 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jaynie wants to make leis for the graduation party. It will take 2 and half dozen plumeria flowers to make 1 lei. If she wants to make 4 leis, how many plumeria flowers must she pick from the trees in her yard? | To make 1 lei, Jaynie will need 2.5 x 12 = <<12*2.5=30>>30 plumeria flowers.
To make 4 leis, she will need to pick 30 x 4 = <<30*4=120>>120 plumeria flowers from the trees.
#### 120 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What quality of sound makes a tuba and a piccolo very different to a listener? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What quality of sound makes a tuba and a piccolo very different to a listener? | pitch | science | null | null | null | curve | wavelength | tune | pitch | A piccolo and a tuba sound very different. One difference is the pitch of their sounds. | null | null | null |
John's camera broke so he decided to rent one for 4 weeks. It was a $5000 camera and the rental fee was 10% of the value per week. His friend who was there when it broke agreed to pay 40% of the rental fee. How much did John pay? | The rental fee is 5000*.1=$<<5000*.1=500>>500 per week
So it cost 500*4=$<<500*4=2000>>2000
His friend pays 2000*.4=$<<2000*.4=800>>800
So he pays 2000-800=$<<2000-800=1200>>1200
#### 1200 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | John's camera broke so he decided to rent one for 4 weeks. It was a $5000 camera and the rental fee was 10% of the value per week. His friend who was there when it broke agreed to pay 40% of the rental fee. How much did John pay? | The rental fee is 5000*.1=$<<5000*.1=500>>500 per week
So it cost 500*4=$<<500*4=2000>>2000
His friend pays 2000*.4=$<<2000*.4=800>>800
So he pays 2000-800=$<<2000-800=1200>>1200
#### 1200 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How will Hancock get to Rockall? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nick Hancock hopes to set a new record by living alone for 60 days on a small island in the Atlantic.
Tom McClean, an SAS soldier who holds the solo record for occupying Rockall for 40 days in 1985, told Hancock that being alone for two months was the greatest challenge Hancock would have to face.
"I'm fully ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8434.txt | Nick Hancock hopes to set a new record by living alone for 60 days on a small island in the Atlantic.
Tom McClean, an SAS soldier who holds the solo record for occupying Rockall for 40 days in 1985, told Hancock that being alone for two months was the greatest challenge Hancock would have to face.
"I'm fully expecting... | [
"On the coastguard's boat",
"On a passenger boat",
"On his own plane",
"On a passenger plane"
] |
As to speaking English , the author implies that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is an issue I have realized ever since I heard about an Austrian banker who said,"I always find it easier to do business with partners from Greece or Russia or Denmark. But when the lrish call, it gets complex and difficult." ks5u
As I wrote recently, those speaking English as a second language frequently s... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22426.txt | It is an issue I have realized ever since I heard about an Austrian banker who said,"I always find it easier to do business with partners from Greece or Russia or Denmark. But when the lrish call, it gets complex and difficult." ks5u
As I wrote recently, those speaking English as a second language frequently say they f... | [
"there's no need for athletes to speak so well",
"a successful person must speak advanced English well",
"advanced English shouldn't be spoken in sports",
"a successful person must speak simple English to others"
] |
The shape of snow depends on _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Winter weather has returned to northern areas of the world. In much of the United States, winter means the return of snow.
Snow is a form of frozen water. It contains many groups of tiny ice particles ( ) called snow crystals ( ) . These crystals grow from water particles in cold clouds. They usually grow arou... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18966.txt | Winter weather has returned to northern areas of the world. In much of the United States, winter means the return of snow.
Snow is a form of frozen water. It contains many groups of tiny ice particles ( ) called snow crystals ( ) . These crystals grow from water particles in cold clouds. They usually grow around a piec... | [
"different temperatures",
"different water levels",
"temperatures and water levels in the air",
"temperatures and levels of air"
] |
What can we learn from the end of the story ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many years ago, there lived an old man with his three sons, Dharma, Harrison and Keith, in a village. The man worked hard when he was young, son he had the largest farmyard and the most beautiful house in the village. However, his sons were all born to be lazy, which mad him disappointed. He was worried that h... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5508.txt | Many years ago, there lived an old man with his three sons, Dharma, Harrison and Keith, in a village. The man worked hard when he was young, son he had the largest farmyard and the most beautiful house in the village. However, his sons were all born to be lazy, which mad him disappointed. He was worried that his sons w... | [
"The old man had achieved his goal.",
"The three sons were still as lazy as before.",
"The sons were quite angry with their father.",
"The old man was still worried about his sons."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE about Talia? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Each year, prizes are presented to adults who make great achievements in art, writing, science, and economics. So why not give awards to kids?
Harry Leibowitz asked himself that question in 1996. As an answer, he and his wife, Kay, created the World of Children organization and began handing out awards to kids... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10667.txt | Each year, prizes are presented to adults who make great achievements in art, writing, science, and economics. So why not give awards to kids?
Harry Leibowitz asked himself that question in 1996. As an answer, he and his wife, Kay, created the World of Children organization and began handing out awards to kids and adul... | [
"She founded a hospital for 500 kids in Iowa.",
"She offered money to buy water pumps for Africans.",
"She helped teach 300 kids in a school in Cambodia.",
"She built a school for 200 kids in Louisiana."
] |
The Clean Your Plate Campaign calls on people to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Qi Haoran, a Junior 1 student at High School Attached to Harbin Institute of Technology, was quite busy over the past winter vacation--and not just with homework. Qi, together with 10 other classmates made a volunteer group to call on people to join the Clean Your Plate Campaign .
The 11 students went to many... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1659.txt | Qi Haoran, a Junior 1 student at High School Attached to Harbin Institute of Technology, was quite busy over the past winter vacation--and not just with homework. Qi, together with 10 other classmates made a volunteer group to call on people to join the Clean Your Plate Campaign .
The 11 students went to many restaura... | [
"do volunteer work",
"work part time in restaurants",
"stop wasting food",
"wash their plates after dinner"
] |
What can we learn from the story? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Little Mike's grandma died weeks ago. He missed her very much. One afternoon Mike went to the city park where his grandma used to go. There he saw an old lady. She looked very kind. She was sitting there, watching pigeons . Little Mike went up and sat next to her. He took out his food and drinks and gave some ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7195.txt | Little Mike's grandma died weeks ago. He missed her very much. One afternoon Mike went to the city park where his grandma used to go. There he saw an old lady. She looked very kind. She was sitting there, watching pigeons . Little Mike went up and sat next to her. He took out his food and drinks and gave some to her. S... | [
"When one feels unhappy, he must go to a park.",
"Old people are always kind and happy.",
"Children and old people should get on well with each other.",
"When people are kind to each other, they will feel happy."
] |
What would be the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day while driving from my home to work. I noticed a car in front of me had a wobbly wheel. It was clear that the wheel had been changed recently and had not been fixed correctly. On a slow road this would not show much of a problem but I knew a highway was coming soon. There the traffic would move much fas... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5321.txt | One day while driving from my home to work. I noticed a car in front of me had a wobbly wheel. It was clear that the wheel had been changed recently and had not been fixed correctly. On a slow road this would not show much of a problem but I knew a highway was coming soon. There the traffic would move much faster and t... | [
"Trusting in the Kindness of Strangers",
"A Wobbly Wheel of a Car",
"A Lady Who Was Saved",
"Accident That Didn' t Happen"
] |
What is the author's firm belief? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. To this end, we walk the dog, play golf, go fishing, sit in the garden, drink outside rather than inside the pub, have a picnic, live in the suburbs, go to the seaside, buy a weekend place in the country. The most popular free time activity in Britain is go... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21336.txt | Most of us spend our lives seeking the natural world. To this end, we walk the dog, play golf, go fishing, sit in the garden, drink outside rather than inside the pub, have a picnic, live in the suburbs, go to the seaside, buy a weekend place in the country. The most popular free time activity in Britain is going for a... | [
"People seek nature in different ways.",
"People should spend most of their lives in the wild.",
"People have quite different ideas of nature.",
"People must make more efforts to study nature."
] |
Where can we probably find the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The story happens on an island called Berk. Hiccup, a Viking teenager, lives with his tribe on the island. The Vikings are strong and good sailors . They often go on adventures . Fighting dragons is one of their traditions. Hiccup's father, Stoick the Vast, is the leader of the island. He hopes his son w... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6530.txt | The story happens on an island called Berk. Hiccup, a Viking teenager, lives with his tribe on the island. The Vikings are strong and good sailors . They often go on adventures . Fighting dragons is one of their traditions. Hiccup's father, Stoick the Vast, is the leader of the island. He hopes his son will becom... | [
"in a film magazine.",
"in a science book.",
"in a story book.",
"in a travel guide book."
] |
Why does the writer want to have Internet at his place? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Maybelle said she wouldn't be coming with me to the library. I asked why, and she said she could get all the short stories she wanted off the Internet. Saved walking all the way to the library, and putting up with my long chat on the way there, and on the way back. Maybelle is very direct like that, always has... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high875.txt | Maybelle said she wouldn't be coming with me to the library. I asked why, and she said she could get all the short stories she wanted off the Internet. Saved walking all the way to the library, and putting up with my long chat on the way there, and on the way back. Maybelle is very direct like that, always has been.
"B... | [
"Because the writer believes that one is never too old to learn.",
"Because the writer thinks that it is better late than never.",
"Because of the pressure from people of his age.",
"Because of the convenience the Internet will bring."
] |
According to the passage, taking money-management courses will _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
During her junior year of high school, Diane Ray's teacher handed her a worksheet and instructed the 17-year-old to map out her future financial life. Ray pretended to buy a car, rent an apartment, and apply for a credit card. Then, she and her classmates played the "stock market game", investing the hypothe... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6468.txt | During her junior year of high school, Diane Ray's teacher handed her a worksheet and instructed the 17-year-old to map out her future financial life. Ray pretended to buy a car, rent an apartment, and apply for a credit card. Then, she and her classmates played the "stock market game", investing the hypothetical ea... | [
"better students' learning methods",
"prevent students going into debt",
"help students get accepted by colleges",
"make students become very wealthy"
] |
From the passage, we can infer that _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We have heard about people who have special memories. Recently there has been a report about a woman from Australia who can remember almost every detail of all the events in her daily life.
Rebecca Sharrock, 25, is one of just 80 people worldwide who have been identified as having Highly Superior Autobiogra... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7239.txt | We have heard about people who have special memories. Recently there has been a report about a woman from Australia who can remember almost every detail of all the events in her daily life.
Rebecca Sharrock, 25, is one of just 80 people worldwide who have been identified as having Highly Superior Autobiographical Me... | [
"HSAM can do her good, but it also brings her pain",
"she feels painful if she recalls her experiences",
"she can fall asleep while she is re-experiencing memories",
"HSAM can greatly improve her living conditions"
] |
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