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Which of the following statements is true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was late in a spring afternoon. I was sitting at a fruit stand beside Beihai Lake looking at the shinning ripple , which awoke me to a full sense of life.
A mother and her daughter were sitting opposite to me. The latter, a lovely girl of seven or eight with a pretty, small nose, was occupied with an ice cr... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20143.txt | It was late in a spring afternoon. I was sitting at a fruit stand beside Beihai Lake looking at the shinning ripple , which awoke me to a full sense of life.
A mother and her daughter were sitting opposite to me. The latter, a lovely girl of seven or eight with a pretty, small nose, was occupied with an ice cream. Her ... | [
"The child was very naughty.",
"Many people are short of love.",
"The writer was familiar with the mother.",
"The writer can't agree more with the mother's way of educating her child."
] |
If you do not have good study habits, you must _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All students need to have good study habits .When you have good study habits, you learn things quickly. You also remember them easily.
Do you like to study in the living room? This is not a good place because it is usually too noisy. You need to study in a quiet place, like your bedroom. A quiet place will hel... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7994.txt | All students need to have good study habits .When you have good study habits, you learn things quickly. You also remember them easily.
Do you like to study in the living room? This is not a good place because it is usually too noisy. You need to study in a quiet place, like your bedroom. A quiet place will help you onl... | [
"try to learn them and have them",
"try to make them better",
"try to make fewer mistakes",
"try to do our homework quickly."
] |
Rwanda's Mountain Gorilla Project is a good example because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If your idea of a good time is to sleep in a hut, carry your own rubbish, and eat insects and wild animals, then ecotourism may be just for you. But is it also for people who want to fly over a rainforest sky before checking into a comfortable and expensive hotel in the middle of a national park? Whatever ecot... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4603.txt | If your idea of a good time is to sleep in a hut, carry your own rubbish, and eat insects and wild animals, then ecotourism may be just for you. But is it also for people who want to fly over a rainforest sky before checking into a comfortable and expensive hotel in the middle of a national park? Whatever ecotourism is... | [
"tourists were free to visit the gorillas whenever they wanted to",
"local people's attitudes toward animals were not affected",
"the gorillas were protected from both tourists and local people",
"the gorillas' living area was modernized because of the high admission"
] |
_ is a teacher. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here is a photo of my family. These are my parents, Jack Ken and Mary Ken. My father is a teacher and my mother is a nurse . This is my brother David and this is my sister Jane. And the little girl is me .I have a happy family. I love my family.
Question:
_ is a teacher.
Choices:
A. Jack
B. David
C. Mary
... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1312.txt | Here is a photo of my family. These are my parents, Jack Ken and Mary Ken. My father is a teacher and my mother is a nurse . This is my brother David and this is my sister Jane. And the little girl is me .I have a happy family. I love my family. | [
"Jack",
"David",
"Mary",
"Jane"
] |
Where does this text probably come from? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone knows that regular bedtimes are important, especially for children. But a research by Yvonne Kelly of University College, London, shows that daughters, it seems, do benefit from regular bedtimes. Sons do not.
Dr Kelly and a team of colleagues examined the bedtimes and cognitive abilities of 11,178 ch... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17241.txt | Everyone knows that regular bedtimes are important, especially for children. But a research by Yvonne Kelly of University College, London, shows that daughters, it seems, do benefit from regular bedtimes. Sons do not.
Dr Kelly and a team of colleagues examined the bedtimes and cognitive abilities of 11,178 children bo... | [
"A science fiction.",
"Children's literature.",
"An advertisement.",
"A science report."
] |
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"The world has never been a better place to live in" says science writer Matt Ridley, "and it will keep on getting better." Read on to see how Ridley makes his case. Right or wrong? You decide.
Compared with 50 years ago, when I was just four years old, people now make nearly three times as much money, eat one... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5383.txt | "The world has never been a better place to live in" says science writer Matt Ridley, "and it will keep on getting better." Read on to see how Ridley makes his case. Right or wrong? You decide.
Compared with 50 years ago, when I was just four years old, people now make nearly three times as much money, eat one third mo... | [
"Never Give Up",
"Cheer Up",
"Don't Be Sad",
"Think Out"
] |
Who are target learners of Rocket French Premium? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Learn To Speak French With Rocket French!
Who Wants to Learn to Speak French Fluently in the Shortest Possible Time?
If You Answered "I Do!" Then Please Read on to Try My FREE 6-Day French Course
Why do you want to learn to speak French?
Do you live in a French speaking country and want to communicate better... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20390.txt | Learn To Speak French With Rocket French!
Who Wants to Learn to Speak French Fluently in the Shortest Possible Time?
If You Answered "I Do!" Then Please Read on to Try My FREE 6-Day French Course
Why do you want to learn to speak French?
Do you live in a French speaking country and want to communicate better?
Are yo... | [
"Students of the French language.",
"Language experts doing research into French.",
"Teachers who are eager to improve their students' French.",
"Parents who want their children to learn French more quickly and easily."
] |
According to the passage,the following statements are true EXCEPT_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No matter what he is doing,every human being gives body heat.The usual problem is how to _ it.But the designers of the Johnstown campus of the university of Pittsburg set themselves the opposite problem--how to collect body heat.They have designed a collection system which uses not only body heat but also the... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16887.txt | No matter what he is doing,every human being gives body heat.The usual problem is how to _ it.But the designers of the Johnstown campus of the university of Pittsburg set themselves the opposite problem--how to collect body heat.They have designed a collection system which uses not only body heat but also the heat giv... | [
"fat,male and hard-working students give off more heat",
"six buildings are heated by the heat system on the prefix = st1 /Johnstowncampus",
"the heat is supplied by human bodies,other heat-omitting objects",
"the heat from human bodies,other heat-omitting objects is only used in cold winter"
] |
Repeating experiments improves the likelihood of accurate results because the overall results are | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Repeating experiments improves the likelihood of accurate results because the overall results are
Choices:
A. less likely to prove the hypothesis correct.
B. more likely to prove the hypothesis correct.
C. less likely to be correct due to fewer errors being made.
D. more likely to be correct due to fewer errors being ... | Correct answer: D | science | AKDE&ED_2008_8_32 | {
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"less likely to be correct due to fewer errors being made.",
"more likely to be correct due to fewer errors being made."
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"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
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} | D | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following is true of the biomethane gas? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A town in Oxfordshire has become the first in the UK to have biomethane gas from human waste piped to their homes for gas central heating and cooking.
Up to 200 families in Didcot now receive the gas via the national gas power system. Head of energy and technology at British Gas, Martin Orrill, said customers ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11430.txt | A town in Oxfordshire has become the first in the UK to have biomethane gas from human waste piped to their homes for gas central heating and cooking.
Up to 200 families in Didcot now receive the gas via the national gas power system. Head of energy and technology at British Gas, Martin Orrill, said customers wouldn't ... | [
"It's mainly made from rotting plants.",
"It's an environmentally friendly gas.",
"Its production process is too long.",
"It's easily recognized by the customers."
] |
A certain animal has specialized cells that can cause it to change color rapidly. This color change will most likely help the animal | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | A certain animal has specialized cells that can cause it to change color rapidly. This color change will most likely help the animal
Choices:
A. run quickly.
B. digest food rapidly.
C. hide from predators.
D. retain body heat. | Correct answer: C | science | Mercury_SC_401284 | {
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"run quickly.",
"digest food rapidly.",
"hide from predators.",
"retain body heat."
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"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
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} | C | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
You can't play _ in Ball Games Club. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you like sports? Here are some sports clubs for you.
Ball Games Club
Do you like ball games? We have basketball, soccer, volleyball and tennis for you. Let's play them together!
Sunday: 8: 30 a.m.~ 11: 00 a.m. 3: 00 p.m. ~ 6: 00 p.m.
Telephone: 15934678726
Roller Skating Club
Do you like roller skating? ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6580.txt | Do you like sports? Here are some sports clubs for you.
Ball Games Club
Do you like ball games? We have basketball, soccer, volleyball and tennis for you. Let's play them together!
Sunday: 8: 30 a.m.~ 11: 00 a.m. 3: 00 p.m. ~ 6: 00 p.m.
Telephone: 15934678726
Roller Skating Club
Do you like roller skating? You can h... | [
"basketball",
"baseball",
"volleyball",
"tennis"
] |
From the first news item, we can infer that_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bomb attack onprefix = st1 /Bombaytrains kills 190
BOMBAY, India-Eight bombs exploded in first -class compartments of packed Bombay Trains Tuesday, killing 190 people and wounding hundreds in a well-designed terror attack on the heart of a city that embodies the ambition of the country.
Liu Xiang... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17143.txt | Bomb attack onprefix = st1 /Bombaytrains kills 190
BOMBAY, India-Eight bombs exploded in first -class compartments of packed Bombay Trains Tuesday, killing 190 people and wounding hundreds in a well-designed terror attack on the heart of a city that embodies the ambition of the country.
Liu Xiang record w... | [
"few Indian people are rich enough to take the first-class compartments",
"the terrorists spent plenty of time and efforts in planning the attack",
"an exact number of injuries has been discovered after the attack",
"the heart of the city Bombayhas always been the target of terror attacks"
] |
The mother warned that if Martha didn't give up smoking, she would _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our 16-year-old daughter started to smoke last Christmas. It killed me to see that lovely girl with a cigarette in her mouth. I told her how I felt. Martha continued to smoke, saying, "It's my life," and so on. I told her if she didn't stop smoking, I wouldn't send her to college. She agreed to give it up.
La... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16292.txt | Our 16-year-old daughter started to smoke last Christmas. It killed me to see that lovely girl with a cigarette in her mouth. I told her how I felt. Martha continued to smoke, saying, "It's my life," and so on. I told her if she didn't stop smoking, I wouldn't send her to college. She agreed to give it up.
Last night ... | [
"refuse to give Martha any money",
"not be Martha's mother",
"refuse to pay for Martha's college education",
"not let Martha teach children"
] |
Why are Mr.Clune and other scientists devoted to developing the technology? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When a dog loses a leg, the animal eventually figures out the best way to get around on three legs. In a short time, the dog learns to deal with its physical disability.
Now, scientists have developed robots that behave in much the same way.
We can find robots everywhere. Robots build cars, play chess and can ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19259.txt | When a dog loses a leg, the animal eventually figures out the best way to get around on three legs. In a short time, the dog learns to deal with its physical disability.
Now, scientists have developed robots that behave in much the same way.
We can find robots everywhere. Robots build cars, play chess and can clean you... | [
"They want to succeed in programming robots with child-like curiosity.",
"They expect to enable robots to continue working despite injury under difficult conditions.",
"They intend to make robots which can be sent to a lot of places said to be unsafe.",
"They are determined to design a more powerful robot for... |
Three planes are going to the same place but each has a different number of passengers. The first plane has 50, the second had 60, and the third has 40. An empty plane can go 600 MPH, but each passenger makes it go 2 MPH slower. What is their average speed? | The first plane goes 100 MPH slower than empty because 50 x 2 = <<50*2=100>>100
The first plane goes 500 MPH because 600 - 100 = <<600-100=500>>500
The second plane goes 120 MPH slower because 60 x 2 = <<60*2=120>>120
The second plane goes 480 because 600 - 120 = <<600-120=480>>480
The third plane goes 80 MPH slower be... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Three planes are going to the same place but each has a different number of passengers. The first plane has 50, the second had 60, and the third has 40. An empty plane can go 600 MPH, but each passenger makes it go 2 MPH slower. What is their average speed? | The first plane goes 100 MPH slower than empty because 50 x 2 = <<50*2=100>>100
The first plane goes 500 MPH because 600 - 100 = <<600-100=500>>500
The second plane goes 120 MPH slower because 60 x 2 = <<60*2=120>>120
The second plane goes 480 because 600 - 120 = <<600-120=480>>480
The third plane goes 80 MPH slower be... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The writer and her brother had thought that they could _ in their summer vacation. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The summer I was ten, my mother decided to bring us to the world of art. My brother and I were not very excited when we realized what my mother meant. What she meant was not that we could take drawing classes or painting classes but that we would have to spend one afternoon a week with her at the Fine Arts Mus... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1875.txt | The summer I was ten, my mother decided to bring us to the world of art. My brother and I were not very excited when we realized what my mother meant. What she meant was not that we could take drawing classes or painting classes but that we would have to spend one afternoon a week with her at the Fine Arts Museum. Befo... | [
"visit some art museums",
"go to Egypt for a visit",
"take drawing or painting classes",
"play with their friends."
] |
According to the passage, who ought to get off the bus? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many years ago I lived in a western country. My very first job was in the city and I was excited to go to work by public transport! I had never been employed before and my chances of travelling on a bus by myself had always been very slim. So, I was very happy with my new lifestyle!
I left home each morning in... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23996.txt | Many years ago I lived in a western country. My very first job was in the city and I was excited to go to work by public transport! I had never been employed before and my chances of travelling on a bus by myself had always been very slim. So, I was very happy with my new lifestyle!
I left home each morning in time to ... | [
"The old lady",
"The dog",
"One of those youngsters",
"The author"
] |
According to the passage, it is exciting for people to visit different places for the following reasons EXCEPT _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is exciting to visit different places. As you travel, you will see beautiful sceneries typical of the region. Besides, you can meet and make friends with people of different color1s and races. Finally, you can get to know the customs and living habits of the local people. Today people are so fond of travell... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22244.txt | It is exciting to visit different places. As you travel, you will see beautiful sceneries typical of the region. Besides, you can meet and make friends with people of different color1s and races. Finally, you can get to know the customs and living habits of the local people. Today people are so fond of travelling that ... | [
"They can enjoy the beautiful sceneries of different regions",
"They can make friends with different kinds of people",
"They will help to improve the tourism of the region",
"They can get to know the local customs and living habits"
] |
The advertisement is mainly aimed at those who _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Attention STARBUCKS
Owners of Stainless Steel Travel Mug
Mug lid Recall---16 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug
We've recognized a fault at the cup. The fault might cause some lids to lift slightly from the body of the mug, and could possibly result in injury from hot liquid leaking. So, we have given a lid recall... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5634.txt | Attention STARBUCKS
Owners of Stainless Steel Travel Mug
Mug lid Recall---16 oz Stainless Steel Travel Mug
We've recognized a fault at the cup. The fault might cause some lids to lift slightly from the body of the mug, and could possibly result in injury from hot liquid leaking. So, we have given a lid recall notice i... | [
"have 16 oz Stainless mugs",
"often travel around",
"want to buy 16 oz stainless mugs",
"are selling the mugs"
] |
Why was Mr. Baker happy at first? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Baker lived in an old and low house. His wife was blind in both eyes and the two children were very young. All his family often went hungry(.) He had nothing but a small piece of field. One autumn he grew some wheat in his field. He hoped it would do well because all family would depend on it. The whole wi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5943.txt | Mr. Baker lived in an old and low house. His wife was blind in both eyes and the two children were very young. All his family often went hungry(.) He had nothing but a small piece of field. One autumn he grew some wheat in his field. He hoped it would do well because all family would depend on it. The whole winter it o... | [
"Because wheat was doing well.",
"Because he would soon get a good harvest.",
"Because he found out the beast that ate up his wheat.",
"Because his family would not grow any more wheat."
] |
Which of the following things is NOT mentioned in the passage ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mother stayed at home cooking and cleaning while Father left for work. Two or more children took the bus to school. In the evening, all the family members got together at home again. This is what a traditional family was like twenty years ago. But now great changes have happened in British families.
As many as... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4884.txt | Mother stayed at home cooking and cleaning while Father left for work. Two or more children took the bus to school. In the evening, all the family members got together at home again. This is what a traditional family was like twenty years ago. But now great changes have happened in British families.
As many as 2 out of... | [
"The increasing number of divorces.",
"The increasing number of fathers who stay at home.",
"The increasing number of working mothers.",
"The increasing crime rate among children."
] |
What can we conclude from the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Alfred Alder, a famous psychiatrist, had an interesting experience. When he was a small boy he got off to a poor start in arithmetic. His teacher got the idea that he had no ability in arithmetic, and told his parents what she thought in order that they would not expect too much of him. In this way, they too d... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2354.txt | Alfred Alder, a famous psychiatrist, had an interesting experience. When he was a small boy he got off to a poor start in arithmetic. His teacher got the idea that he had no ability in arithmetic, and told his parents what she thought in order that they would not expect too much of him. In this way, they too developed ... | [
"Alfred has a strong determination and a firm belief",
"Others' opinions are important",
"A person lacking in ability can still succeed",
"Alfred's teacher and classmates will regret."
] |
We can infer from the passage that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Weekend Miracles
Weekend Miracles give children aged 9 and older in the Children's Center the opportunity to visit a host family who partners the child to find the child a permanent family. The host family arranges activities that the child will enjoy and introduces the child to their circle of friends--in ord... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high958.txt | Weekend Miracles
Weekend Miracles give children aged 9 and older in the Children's Center the opportunity to visit a host family who partners the child to find the child a permanent family. The host family arranges activities that the child will enjoy and introduces the child to their circle of friends--in order to dev... | [
"serving children in every corner of the world is the Web designer's duty",
"volunteers going to Cameroon should be able to speak French",
"more dentists are needed than doctors in Nepal",
"the time you work in one of these places can be changed"
] |
In a section of the forest, there are 100 weasels and 50 rabbits. Three foxes invade this region and hunt the rodents. Each fox catches an average of 4 weasels and 2 rabbits per week. How many rabbits and weasels will be left after 3 weeks? | 3 foxes catch 4 weasels each every week for a total of 3*4 = <<3*4=12>>12 weasels
12 weasels are caught every week for 3 weeks for a total of 12*3 = <<12*3=36>>36 weasels
3 foxes catch 2 rabbits each every week for a total of 3*2 = <<3*2=6>>6 rabbits
6 rabbits are caught every week for 3 weeks for a total of 6*3 = <<6*... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | In a section of the forest, there are 100 weasels and 50 rabbits. Three foxes invade this region and hunt the rodents. Each fox catches an average of 4 weasels and 2 rabbits per week. How many rabbits and weasels will be left after 3 weeks? | 3 foxes catch 4 weasels each every week for a total of 3*4 = <<3*4=12>>12 weasels
12 weasels are caught every week for 3 weeks for a total of 12*3 = <<12*3=36>>36 weasels
3 foxes catch 2 rabbits each every week for a total of 3*2 = <<3*2=6>>6 rabbits
6 rabbits are caught every week for 3 weeks for a total of 6*3 = <<6*... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
From the whole report, it can be inferred that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
TOKYO (Reuters) - "Who played the father in the movie 'Kramer versus Kramer'?" That's one of the 50 questions Japanese men could face in a "daddy exam", meant to raise awareness about fatherhood in a country where men tend to work long hours and leave their wives in charge of childcare and household work.
Even... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2670.txt | TOKYO (Reuters) - "Who played the father in the movie 'Kramer versus Kramer'?" That's one of the 50 questions Japanese men could face in a "daddy exam", meant to raise awareness about fatherhood in a country where men tend to work long hours and leave their wives in charge of childcare and household work.
Even men who ... | [
"Japanese fathers show no interest in parenting",
"young Japanese men tend to set about parenting",
"young fathers value parenting less than their fathers",
"Japanese fathers value parenting more than British fathers"
] |
Mr. Wang------- _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mary has a room. It's a big and nice room. It's bright and clean . There are some pictures on the front wall. On the back wall there is a map of China.
There is a desk and a chair in her room. Her backpack is behind the chair. Some books and her pencil-case are on the desk. There are some color pencils, a pen... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1000.txt | Mary has a room. It's a big and nice room. It's bright and clean . There are some pictures on the front wall. On the back wall there is a map of China.
There is a desk and a chair in her room. Her backpack is behind the chair. Some books and her pencil-case are on the desk. There are some color pencils, a pen, a ruler... | [
"is an English teacher",
"is busy and strict",
"doesn't like his students",
"is Mary's Chinese teacher"
] |
What service does Mr Robinson's business provide? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
June 3, 2013
Suzanne Rogers
Ultra--Ergonomic Furniture
Sales and Shipping Department
Suite 58, 107 Morris Circle
Moorabbin, Victoria 3206
Dear Ms Rogers,
As I'm sure you are aware, our company has been organizing conventions, festivals, and other large corporate events for the last fifteen years. We have relie... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17264.txt | June 3, 2013
Suzanne Rogers
Ultra--Ergonomic Furniture
Sales and Shipping Department
Suite 58, 107 Morris Circle
Moorabbin, Victoria 3206
Dear Ms Rogers,
As I'm sure you are aware, our company has been organizing conventions, festivals, and other large corporate events for the last fifteen years. We have relied on your... | [
"Arranging large, organized affairs.",
"Producing automobiles.",
"Selling and renting office furniture.",
"Delivering heavy equipment."
] |
Scientists say if kids watch too much TV,they will _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Television is good.You'd like to watch it all day and all night.But too much TV is a very bad thing.Scientists found that kids who watch too much TV may have more trouble learning to read.They can't focus on their work.
Kids learn language skills best by reading,talking and playing with others.If they spend to... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1048.txt | Television is good.You'd like to watch it all day and all night.But too much TV is a very bad thing.Scientists found that kids who watch too much TV may have more trouble learning to read.They can't focus on their work.
Kids learn language skills best by reading,talking and playing with others.If they spend too much ti... | [
"learn language skills more easily",
"be healthier",
"find it hard to learn to read",
"eat less food"
] |
Those who eat with both arms on the table at home _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We would probably all be amazed if we watched a videotape of ourselves performing basically unconscious acts as we go about the business of the day. These unconscious acts consist of all the little personal habits that we don't even think about, but definitely should. These are some of the things that present ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15156.txt | We would probably all be amazed if we watched a videotape of ourselves performing basically unconscious acts as we go about the business of the day. These unconscious acts consist of all the little personal habits that we don't even think about, but definitely should. These are some of the things that present an image ... | [
"will probably change the habit when eating out with their relatives",
"will probably have the same habit when they have meals in the restaurant",
"will feel embarrassed when having meals with so many strangers in public",
"will always put their arms on the table no matter where they eat"
] |
The author's hometown _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Moving to a new city and state was difficult for me, especially in winter. Little did I know that a Colorado snowstorm would greet me after I had been in my new home for only a week.
I just missed home. But more than the old house and the beach, I missed Stacey, my best friend. And I missed our lovely tea. Goi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2812.txt | Moving to a new city and state was difficult for me, especially in winter. Little did I know that a Colorado snowstorm would greet me after I had been in my new home for only a week.
I just missed home. But more than the old house and the beach, I missed Stacey, my best friend. And I missed our lovely tea. Going to a s... | [
"never snows",
"is still warm in winter",
"has a long history",
"is in an area by the sea"
] |
Where did Alice spend her Christmas Eve? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am a manager who is in charge of taking care of the elderly and many of my clients live out of state.
This year, a very sweet old lady that I care for, Alice, had gone through a particularly rough time. She had been in hospital twice. In November I was finally able to get her back to her "home" into an "assi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8636.txt | I am a manager who is in charge of taking care of the elderly and many of my clients live out of state.
This year, a very sweet old lady that I care for, Alice, had gone through a particularly rough time. She had been in hospital twice. In November I was finally able to get her back to her "home" into an "assisted livi... | [
"Alice's old house",
"Alice's old neighborhood church",
"A church in the author's neighborhood",
"A church in Alice's daughter's neighborhood"
] |
What is the possible difficulty in carrying out the plan? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Experts have put forward detailed plans for a tunnel to join Taiwan with the Chinese mainland.
The shortest proposed route would be 126 kilometers--more than twice the length of the English Channel Tunnel.And the longest proposed route would be 207 kilometers.
A recent conference in xiamen,Fujian Province brou... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20016.txt | Experts have put forward detailed plans for a tunnel to join Taiwan with the Chinese mainland.
The shortest proposed route would be 126 kilometers--more than twice the length of the English Channel Tunnel.And the longest proposed route would be 207 kilometers.
A recent conference in xiamen,Fujian Province brought toget... | [
"The 1ack of money for the project from the government.",
"Improving the relationship between Taiwan and the mainland.",
"The detailed plans for the tunnel.",
"The technical problems with the tunnel."
] |
It is not easy to study the migrating behavior of the insects because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As they migrate , butterflies and moths choose the winds they want to fly with, and they change their body positions if they start floating in the wrong direction. This new finding suggests that insects may employ some of the same methods that birds use for traveling long distances. Scientists have long thoug... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5705.txt | As they migrate , butterflies and moths choose the winds they want to fly with, and they change their body positions if they start floating in the wrong direction. This new finding suggests that insects may employ some of the same methods that birds use for traveling long distances. Scientists have long thought that i... | [
"the little creatures can fly very fast",
"they have no regular migrating courses",
"the wind's direction is hard to foresee",
"their flight is long and high above ground"
] |
Which of the following best describes the author's tone in telling the story? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day, while a woodcutter was cutting a branch of a tree above a river. When he began crying, God appeared and asked him, "Why are you crying?"
The woodcutter told him that he had dropped his axe into water. God went down into the water and reappeared with a golden axe.
"Is this your axe?" God asked.
The woo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15594.txt | One day, while a woodcutter was cutting a branch of a tree above a river. When he began crying, God appeared and asked him, "Why are you crying?"
The woodcutter told him that he had dropped his axe into water. God went down into the water and reappeared with a golden axe.
"Is this your axe?" God asked.
The woodcutter s... | [
"Optimistic",
"Humoristic",
"Objective",
"Critical"
] |
In the summer high season, Finland doesnt seem to sleep because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Finland lies in the north of Europe, and has Russia to the east. It is two different places in winter and summer. Summers there are fairly dry and hot, although by August things can already begin to get cold and unpleasant. Of course, winters are cold, but the cold is dry. In most parts snow comes in October a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10169.txt | Finland lies in the north of Europe, and has Russia to the east. It is two different places in winter and summer. Summers there are fairly dry and hot, although by August things can already begin to get cold and unpleasant. Of course, winters are cold, but the cold is dry. In most parts snow comes in October and clears... | [
"the sun is out at night",
"people in Finland work at night",
"people would rather go traveling",
"lots of lights are on because of the tourist season"
] |
From the last part of the passage, we learn that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Eddie's father used to say he'd spent so many years by the ocean, breathing seawater. Now, away from that ocean, in the hospital bed, his body began to look like a beached fish. His condition went from fair to stable and from stable to serious. Friends went from saying, "He'll be home in a day" to "He'll be ho... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18097.txt | Eddie's father used to say he'd spent so many years by the ocean, breathing seawater. Now, away from that ocean, in the hospital bed, his body began to look like a beached fish. His condition went from fair to stable and from stable to serious. Friends went from saying, "He'll be home in a day" to "He'll be home in a w... | [
"Eddie's mother liked to listen to the radio",
"Eddie often helped his mother wash the dishes",
"Eddie and his wife lived in his mother's apartment",
"Eddie's mother missed her husband so much that she was at a loss"
] |
what made Van Gogh become interested in religion? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
V _ , an artist of tremendous energy and prodigious output. He killed himself when he was only 37, but he left behind him more than 2,000 paintings and drawings, which established his reputation in a way he would never have considered possible.
Van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853 at Groot Zundert Province of... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20366.txt | V _ , an artist of tremendous energy and prodigious output. He killed himself when he was only 37, but he left behind him more than 2,000 paintings and drawings, which established his reputation in a way he would never have considered possible.
Van Gogh was born on March 30, 1853 at Groot Zundert Province of Noord Nr... | [
"That he was dismissed by Groupil",
"His experience in an art dealer's firm",
"That a girl refused his love",
"His consuming interest in art"
] |
From the passage we can see that One-day adventure course _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Outdoor Centre
Opening times
Water sports: 10 a.m. -- 6 p.m.
Play Park: 10 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.
Windsurfing -- One-day course
Beginner windsurfing courses are offered on Saturdays and Sundays when the weather is good enough. Learning to windsurf is a lot of fun. The excitement when you sail across the water f... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1430.txt | The Outdoor Centre
Opening times
Water sports: 10 a.m. -- 6 p.m.
Play Park: 10 a.m. -- 5:30 p.m.
Windsurfing -- One-day course
Beginner windsurfing courses are offered on Saturdays and Sundays when the weather is good enough. Learning to windsurf is a lot of fun. The excitement when you sail across the water for the fi... | [
"costs more than the other activities",
"is the most dangerous of all",
"is not open to children",
"requires some experience"
] |
Topographic maps have a horizontal scale to indicate what distances? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Topographic maps have a horizontal scale to indicate what distances? | horizontal | science | null | null | null | perpendicular | diagonal | vertical | horizontal | Topographic maps have a horizontal scale to indicate horizontal distances. | null | null | null |
Why did not Yang Yang(S) compete in the 500 meters? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Five-time world overall short-track speed skating champion Yang Yang(A)won China's first-ever Winter Olympic gold medal with a runaway victory in the 500m final on Saturday.
Yang Yang, putting behind her a dismal fourth place finish in the 1,500 meters three days ago, got off to a sparking lead and never looke... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1997.txt | Five-time world overall short-track speed skating champion Yang Yang(A)won China's first-ever Winter Olympic gold medal with a runaway victory in the 500m final on Saturday.
Yang Yang, putting behind her a dismal fourth place finish in the 1,500 meters three days ago, got off to a sparking lead and never looked back to... | [
"She did want to.",
"She was wounded.",
"She was not qualified.",
"It was not mentioned."
] |
How soon can TSF send workers to a disaster area? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When trouble comes, what do we usually do? We pick up our mobile phones and call for help. That's easy, right? But in an emergency, many people are unable to call for help. Floods and earthquakes come suddenly. Wars can hurt or kill. Successful communication can sometimes mean the difference between life and d... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5660.txt | When trouble comes, what do we usually do? We pick up our mobile phones and call for help. That's easy, right? But in an emergency, many people are unable to call for help. Floods and earthquakes come suddenly. Wars can hurt or kill. Successful communication can sometimes mean the difference between life and death.
Mee... | [
"In one day.",
"In two days.",
"In three days.",
"In four days."
] |
Penny's canoe can carry 6 people, but if she wants to take her dog, she will only fit 2/3 of that number inside. If every person in a trip where Penny had her dog inside the canoe weighed 140 pounds, and the dog 1/4 as much weight, calculate the total weight the canoe was carrying? | When Penny has her dog inside the canoe, only 2/3*6 = <<2/3*6=4>>4 people could fit inside the canoe.
If every person in a trip where Penny had her dog inside the canoe weighed 140 pounds, the total weight of people inside the canoe was 140*4= <<140*4=560>>560 pounds.
The dog weighs 1/4*140 = <<140/4=35>>35 pounds
On t... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Penny's canoe can carry 6 people, but if she wants to take her dog, she will only fit 2/3 of that number inside. If every person in a trip where Penny had her dog inside the canoe weighed 140 pounds, and the dog 1/4 as much weight, calculate the total weight the canoe was carrying? | When Penny has her dog inside the canoe, only 2/3*6 = <<2/3*6=4>>4 people could fit inside the canoe.
If every person in a trip where Penny had her dog inside the canoe weighed 140 pounds, the total weight of people inside the canoe was 140*4= <<140*4=560>>560 pounds.
The dog weighs 1/4*140 = <<140/4=35>>35 pounds
On t... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is the region called where an electron is most likely to be found? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the region called where an electron is most likely to be found? | the orbital | science | null | null | null | the ellipse | the shell | the nucleus | the orbital | Negative electrons are attracted to the positive nucleus. This force of attraction keeps electrons constantly moving around the nucleus. The region where an electron is most likely to be found is called an orbital. | null | null | null |
What is the lowest energy state of the atom called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the lowest energy state of the atom called? | ground state | science | null | null | null | base state | work state | active state | ground state | The electrons in an atom tend to be arranged in such a way that the energy of the atom is as low as possible. The ground state of an atom is the lowest energy state of the atom. When those atoms are given energy, the electrons absorb the energy and move to a higher energy level. These energy levels of the electrons in ... | null | null | null |
As soon as you enter the taxi, you pay a ride fee of $2. Michelle rode a taxi from her office to her home, which constitutes 4 miles. If the taxi charge per mile is $2.5, how much did pay Michelle pay in total for her ride? | The taxi charge for a distance of 4 miles is 4 x $2.5 = $<<4*2.5=10>>10.
The total amount that Michelle paid for the ride was $2 + $10 = $<<2+10=12>>12.
#### 12 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | As soon as you enter the taxi, you pay a ride fee of $2. Michelle rode a taxi from her office to her home, which constitutes 4 miles. If the taxi charge per mile is $2.5, how much did pay Michelle pay in total for her ride? | The taxi charge for a distance of 4 miles is 4 x $2.5 = $<<4*2.5=10>>10.
The total amount that Michelle paid for the ride was $2 + $10 = $<<2+10=12>>12.
#### 12 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Speaking in any language is all about imitating other people. You want to be able to speak like native speakers do. Before you can form your own correct sentences, you first need to see lots of similar ones in the language you are learning.
When you speak in your native language, you don't have to think abou... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4748.txt | Speaking in any language is all about imitating other people. You want to be able to speak like native speakers do. Before you can form your own correct sentences, you first need to see lots of similar ones in the language you are learning.
When you speak in your native language, you don't have to think about the gra... | [
"You can speak your native language without think about grammar",
"Before you can speak your native you must hear millions of sentences",
"The input-based approach is the only way to speak a language fluently",
"Grammar is no use at all"
] |
From this passage it can be inferred that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What do those countries have in common? People are killing each other or drive others out of their homes. Why is this happening? Very simple, in each of these, one group of people believes another group is different from them and dangerous to them. It has been thus through history. How different are humans fro... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11565.txt | What do those countries have in common? People are killing each other or drive others out of their homes. Why is this happening? Very simple, in each of these, one group of people believes another group is different from them and dangerous to them. It has been thus through history. How different are humans from each ot... | [
"Our world would be more peaceful if we understand and communicate with each other.",
"People don't know how differences are caused.",
"It is only differences that can solve man's problems.",
"Man is man everywhere but not woman."
] |
According to the text, Lucille Mantelli is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Determined to make school more related to the workplace, Roosevelt High School in Portland, Oregon, developed a school-to-work program. In their first year, students are offered some job pathways in natural resources, human services, health care, business, arts and communication. The following year, each stude... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11534.txt | Determined to make school more related to the workplace, Roosevelt High School in Portland, Oregon, developed a school-to-work program. In their first year, students are offered some job pathways in natural resources, human services, health care, business, arts and communication. The following year, each student choose... | [
"a math teacher",
"a company manager",
"a school designer",
"a program organizer"
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Looking good can matter a lot when you are a teenager. Of course the budget matters a lot, too. Luckily, fashion trends in the UK mean that getting the right image doesn't have to _ . Here's a quick guide to which looks are hot this year.
For girls, the 70s are back. Wide-legged jeans, platform shoes and sk... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14893.txt | Looking good can matter a lot when you are a teenager. Of course the budget matters a lot, too. Luckily, fashion trends in the UK mean that getting the right image doesn't have to _ . Here's a quick guide to which looks are hot this year.
For girls, the 70s are back. Wide-legged jeans, platform shoes and skirts that... | [
"Old clothes look hot this year.",
"Music can affect fashion trends.",
"A T-shirt is really a good choice for fans.",
"Designer clothing is what teens must have."
] |
My mother is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jenny is an English girl. She is a nice girl. and she is my good friend, My name is Amy. My father is John. My mother is Helen. Jack is my brother. I love them. I like singing. Jack likes reading. My favorite color is blue.
Question:
My mother is _ .
Choices:
A. Jack
B. Jenny
C. Amy
D. Helen | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3676.txt | Jenny is an English girl. She is a nice girl. and she is my good friend, My name is Amy. My father is John. My mother is Helen. Jack is my brother. I love them. I like singing. Jack likes reading. My favorite color is blue. | [
"Jack",
"Jenny",
"Amy",
"Helen"
] |
In Americawhen the number of households is_, the number of people in a house is . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Divorce is bad for environment
US researchers raised a new theory on Monday: divorce is bad for the environment.
The global trend toward higher divorce rates has created more households with fewet People,scientists at Michigan State University reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22736.txt | Divorce is bad for environment
US researchers raised a new theory on Monday: divorce is bad for the environment.
The global trend toward higher divorce rates has created more households with fewet People,scientists at Michigan State University reported in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
More hou... | [
"increasing, decreasing",
"decreasing, increasing",
"increasing, increasing",
"decreasing, decreasing"
] |
In the 19th century, Americans moved from the east to the west because they _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Empty Deserts
In the 19th century Americans from the eastern states moved out west to settle in the rich new lands along the Pacific coast. The most difficult part of their trip was crossing the "Great American Desert in the western part of theprefix = st1 /United Statesby horse and wagon.
The western desert ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18517.txt | Empty Deserts
In the 19th century Americans from the eastern states moved out west to settle in the rich new lands along the Pacific coast. The most difficult part of their trip was crossing the "Great American Desert in the western part of theprefix = st1 /United Statesby horse and wagon.
The western desert can be ve... | [
"enjoy the trip",
"wanted to make their home there",
"wanted to find new grassland there",
"had no water to drink"
] |
Usually the weather in the wetlands is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many wetlands in China and some of them have become the world's important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng,Jiangsu Province. They are home of many different kinds of birds and animals. The world's largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve is in them. More than 7... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3157.txt | There are many wetlands in China and some of them have become the world's important wetlands. The Chinese Yellow Sea Wetlands are among them. They are in Yancheng,Jiangsu Province. They are home of many different kinds of birds and animals. The world's largest Milu Deer Nature Reserve is in them. More than 700 milu d... | [
"hot",
"mild",
"cold",
"dry"
] |
The boy didn't buy the ice cream sundae because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When an ice cream sundae cost much less, a boy entered a coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.
"How much is an ice cream sundae?"
"Fifty cents," said the waitress.
The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied a number of coins in it. "How much is a di... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7393.txt | When an ice cream sundae cost much less, a boy entered a coffee shop and sat at a table. A waitress put a glass of water in front of him.
"How much is an ice cream sundae?"
"Fifty cents," said the waitress.
The little boy pulled his hand out of his pocket and studied a number of coins in it. "How much is a dish of pla... | [
"he thought it was too sweet",
"the ice cream sundae sold out",
"he thought it cost too much",
"he wanted to leave quickly"
] |
Amanda charges $20.00 per hour to help clean out and organize a person's home. She has 5 1.5 hours appointments on Monday, a 3-hours appointment on Tuesday and 2 2-hours appointments on Thursday. On Saturday, she will spend 6 hours at one client's house. How much money will she make this week? | She has 5 1.5 hour appointments on Monday for a total of 5*1.5 = <<5*1.5=7.5>>7.5 hours
She has 2 2 hour appointments on Thursday for a total of 2*2 = <<2*2=4>>4 hours
She is working 7.5 hours on Monday, 3 hours on Tuesday, 4 hours on Thursday and 6 hours on Saturday for a total of 7.5+3+4+6 = <<7.5+3+4+6=20.5>>20.5 ho... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Amanda charges $20.00 per hour to help clean out and organize a person's home. She has 5 1.5 hours appointments on Monday, a 3-hours appointment on Tuesday and 2 2-hours appointments on Thursday. On Saturday, she will spend 6 hours at one client's house. How much money will she make this week? | She has 5 1.5 hour appointments on Monday for a total of 5*1.5 = <<5*1.5=7.5>>7.5 hours
She has 2 2 hour appointments on Thursday for a total of 2*2 = <<2*2=4>>4 hours
She is working 7.5 hours on Monday, 3 hours on Tuesday, 4 hours on Thursday and 6 hours on Saturday for a total of 7.5+3+4+6 = <<7.5+3+4+6=20.5>>20.5 ho... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Angiosperms possess reproductive structures that attract animals that perform what role? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Angiosperms possess reproductive structures that attract animals that perform what role? | pollination | science | null | null | null | isolation | evolution | vegetation | pollination | structure in angiosperms consisting of male and female reproductive structures that attracts animal pollinators. | null | null | null |
According to the article, emoticons are popular because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
OK, I admit it: emoticons are popular. Some people even think they are fun. Many seem unable to get through an e-mail or Instant Message chat sentence without using one. Some feel that they add feeling and character to otherwise cold digital communications.
Some, however, such as editor and Hollywood scriptw... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11729.txt | OK, I admit it: emoticons are popular. Some people even think they are fun. Many seem unable to get through an e-mail or Instant Message chat sentence without using one. Some feel that they add feeling and character to otherwise cold digital communications.
Some, however, such as editor and Hollywood scriptwriter Joh... | [
"most of them look funny",
"they are easy for lazy people to use",
"they add feeling and character to a communication",
"a reader cannot understand a message without them"
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Researchers are now using 3D printing to create models of the human heart to help heart specialists. The heart doctors can use the models to better help patients before an operation.
Dr. Bramlet, a children's heart expert at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, says the 3-D models show information h... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9672.txt | Researchers are now using 3D printing to create models of the human heart to help heart specialists. The heart doctors can use the models to better help patients before an operation.
Dr. Bramlet, a children's heart expert at the University of Illinois College of Medicine, says the 3-D models show information he cannot ... | [
"Digital images will mislead heart surgeons.",
"More patients will benefit from the 3-D technology.",
"Heart operations will never fail with 3-D models.",
"Surgeons cannot operate on hearts without 3-D models."
] |
Einstein doesn't want to buy a new one because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day Einstein is walking in a street in New York . His friend meets him and says to him, "Einstein, you should buy a new coat. Look, your coat is very old." But Einstein answers, "It doesn't matter . Nobody knows me here."
After a few years, Einstein becomes a famous scientist . But he still wears the ol... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5617.txt | One day Einstein is walking in a street in New York . His friend meets him and says to him, "Einstein, you should buy a new coat. Look, your coat is very old." But Einstein answers, "It doesn't matter . Nobody knows me here."
After a few years, Einstein becomes a famous scientist . But he still wears the old coat. H... | [
"nobody knows him",
"he likes the old one",
"he has no money",
"he isn't interested in his clothes"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For one tired out from work, autumn is one of the best times to step into the open air to _ and enjoy some great music. And that's what many Beijingers have done this past weekend.
Family, friends, laughter; beautiful grass, fresh air and live music echoing off the forest and the Great Wall that surround thi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7967.txt | For one tired out from work, autumn is one of the best times to step into the open air to _ and enjoy some great music. And that's what many Beijingers have done this past weekend.
Family, friends, laughter; beautiful grass, fresh air and live music echoing off the forest and the Great Wall that surround this place. ... | [
"The place where the Festival is held is near the Great Wall.",
"The completed project adds to the attraction of this year's Festival.",
"The audience attending the festival bury themselves in the music.",
"The year 2010 saw the beginning of the Great Wall Forest Festival."
] |
According to the passage, Ebola only spreads through _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The virus "Ebola" is named after the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That's where the virus was discovered in 1976. A person can only get Ebola through direct contact with an infected person's bodily fluids, for example, sweat or spit. Additionally, the virus can get into your ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9191.txt | The virus "Ebola" is named after the Ebola River in what is now the Democratic Republic of the Congo. That's where the virus was discovered in 1976. A person can only get Ebola through direct contact with an infected person's bodily fluids, for example, sweat or spit. Additionally, the virus can get into your body thro... | [
"patients' sweat",
"bodily fluids",
"people's spit",
"your body"
] |
At first when receiving the message for help, Sean _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day,when 12-year-old Sean Redden went to a popular chat room on the Internet, he saw the name of someone he'd never seen there before, Susan Hicks. Her message was " Would someone help me? I can't breathe. Help me! I can't feel my left side."
At first, Sean thought it was a bad joke and he told his moth... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17382.txt | One day,when 12-year-old Sean Redden went to a popular chat room on the Internet, he saw the name of someone he'd never seen there before, Susan Hicks. Her message was " Would someone help me? I can't breathe. Help me! I can't feel my left side."
At first, Sean thought it was a bad joke and he told his mother Sharon... | [
"didn't believe it",
"took no notice of it",
"called the police at once",
"had a joke with the person"
] |
The captain got the sailors' wages _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was once a captain who loved money so much that he cheated his sailors at the end of every voyage and took their wages.
On the last day of one voyage, the ship was in a small port. It was winter time, and the sea was very cold, so the captain said to his sailors, "If one of you stays in the water during ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8208.txt | There was once a captain who loved money so much that he cheated his sailors at the end of every voyage and took their wages.
On the last day of one voyage, the ship was in a small port. It was winter time, and the sea was very cold, so the captain said to his sailors, "If one of you stays in the water during the whole... | [
"to buy a chicken for himself",
"and kept the money for future use",
"by cheating him",
"and said he would return the money soon"
] |
Like the strings of cello, anything that vibrates produces waves of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Like the strings of cello, anything that vibrates produces waves of what? | energy | science | null | null | null | sound | heating | light | energy | A: Like the strings of cello, anything that vibrates produces waves of energy that travel through matter. For example, when you throw a pebble into a pond, waves of energy travel from the pebble through the water in all directions. Like an incandescent light bulb, anything that glows consists of matter that produces li... | null | null | null |
What is the unit of evolution? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the unit of evolution? | the population | science | null | null | null | a phylum | dna | the cell | the population | The population is the unit of evolution. | null | null | null |
What is the reason to look back into the past of a lighthouse ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone should visit a lighthouse at least once.
The most important reason for such a visit is to realize how our ancestors battled nature with the basic tools they had . They had only basic ways of creating light , and yet they found a way of using this simple technology in isolated places to save ships ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1566.txt | Everyone should visit a lighthouse at least once.
The most important reason for such a visit is to realize how our ancestors battled nature with the basic tools they had . They had only basic ways of creating light , and yet they found a way of using this simple technology in isolated places to save ships from hitt... | [
"To escape from the busy and noisy city .",
"To look for the tools used by our ancestors .",
"To experience the natural beauty of a lighthouse .",
"To learn about the living condition of lighthouse keepers ."
] |
Kim drinks a 1.5-quart bottle of water. She then drinks a 12 ounce can of water. How many ounces of water did she drink? | The bottle was 1.5*32=<<1.5*32=48>>48 ounces.
So she drinks 48+12=<<48+12=60>>60 ounces of water.
#### 60 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Kim drinks a 1.5-quart bottle of water. She then drinks a 12 ounce can of water. How many ounces of water did she drink? | The bottle was 1.5*32=<<1.5*32=48>>48 ounces.
So she drinks 48+12=<<48+12=60>>60 ounces of water.
#### 60 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is a gap in rock layers called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is a gap in rock layers called? | an unconformity | science | null | null | null | an anomaly | a crevice | a mutation | an unconformity | An unconformity is a gap in rock layers. They occur where older rock layers eroded away completely before new rock layers were deposited. | null | null | null |
Lennon is a sales rep and is paid $0.36 in mileage reimbursement when he travels to meet with clients. On Monday he drove 18 miles. Tuesday he drove 26 miles. Wednesday and Thursday he drove 20 miles each day and on Friday he drove 16 miles. How much money will he be reimbursed? | In one week he drove 18+26+20+20+16 = <<18+26+20+20+16=100>>100 miles
He is reimbursed $0.36 per mile of travel, and he travels 100 miles so he will receive .36*100 = $<<.36*100=36.00>>36.00
#### 36 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Lennon is a sales rep and is paid $0.36 in mileage reimbursement when he travels to meet with clients. On Monday he drove 18 miles. Tuesday he drove 26 miles. Wednesday and Thursday he drove 20 miles each day and on Friday he drove 16 miles. How much money will he be reimbursed? | In one week he drove 18+26+20+20+16 = <<18+26+20+20+16=100>>100 miles
He is reimbursed $0.36 per mile of travel, and he travels 100 miles so he will receive .36*100 = $<<.36*100=36.00>>36.00
#### 36 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Chemical reactions are typically written to imply that they proceed in one direction - if they can occur in either direction, they are considered what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Chemical reactions are typically written to imply that they proceed in one direction - if they can occur in either direction, they are considered what? | reversible | science | null | null | null | reactive | singular | observable | reversible | A chemical reaction is usually written in a way that suggests it proceeds in one direction, the direction in which we read, but all chemical reactions are reversible, and both the forward and reverse reaction occur to one degree or another depending on conditions. In a chemical equilibrium, the forward and reverse reac... | null | null | null |
From the passage we can see _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr Green has a car. In the morning he takes his children to school in his car. Then he drives to work. Mr Green and his children do not have lunch at home, but Mrs Green does. She does not go to work. She stays at home and does some shopping and cleaning in the morning. In the afternoon she usually goes to see... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6801.txt | Mr Green has a car. In the morning he takes his children to school in his car. Then he drives to work. Mr Green and his children do not have lunch at home, but Mrs Green does. She does not go to work. She stays at home and does some shopping and cleaning in the morning. In the afternoon she usually goes to see some of ... | [
"Mr Green can cook a good supper",
"Mrs Green has supper only with her children",
"Mr Green's family don't live very happily",
"Mr Green usually comes back home after five"
] |
Inserting an extra plane of atoms into a crystal lattice produces what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Inserting an extra plane of atoms into a crystal lattice produces what? | edge dislocation | science | null | null | null | edge location | spot location | spot dislocation | edge dislocation | Dislocations, Deformations, and Work Hardening Inserting an extra plane of atoms into a crystal lattice produces an edge dislocation. A familiar example of an edge dislocation occurs when an ear of corn contains an extra row of kernels between the other rows (). An edge dislocation in a crystal causes the planes of ato... | null | null | null |
Kristy, a sales representative earns a basic salary of $7.50 per hour plus a 16% commission on everything she sells. This month, she worked for 160 hours and sold $25000 worth of items. Her monthly budget for food, clothing, rent, transportation, bills and savings is 95% of her total monthly earnings and the rest will ... | Kristy earns a basic salary of $7.50 x 160 = $<<7.5*160=1200>>1200.
Her total commission is $25000 x 16/100 = $<<25000*16/100=4000>>4000.
Thus, her total earning is $1200 + $4000 = $<<1200+4000=5200>>5200.
Her monthly budget aside from the insurance is $5200 x 95/100 = $<<5200*95/100=4940>>4940.
Therefore, she allocate... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Kristy, a sales representative earns a basic salary of $7.50 per hour plus a 16% commission on everything she sells. This month, she worked for 160 hours and sold $25000 worth of items. Her monthly budget for food, clothing, rent, transportation, bills and savings is 95% of her total monthly earnings and the rest will ... | Kristy earns a basic salary of $7.50 x 160 = $<<7.5*160=1200>>1200.
Her total commission is $25000 x 16/100 = $<<25000*16/100=4000>>4000.
Thus, her total earning is $1200 + $4000 = $<<1200+4000=5200>>5200.
Her monthly budget aside from the insurance is $5200 x 95/100 = $<<5200*95/100=4940>>4940.
Therefore, she allocate... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Some birds can learn to say words, _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People have always wanted to speak with animals. There are many books about this, especially children books. Now there are also movies, such as Dr. Doolittle. When you watch animals, it seems clear that they can communicate with each other. Many people wonder why people can't also communicate with them.
Sci... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22653.txt | People have always wanted to speak with animals. There are many books about this, especially children books. Now there are also movies, such as Dr. Doolittle. When you watch animals, it seems clear that they can communicate with each other. Many people wonder why people can't also communicate with them.
Scientists k... | [
"but they don't really know the meaning",
"and they make up new words, too",
"and they use grammar, too",
"but they forget them quickly"
] |
In big cities people can _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other big cities are exciting places to live. There are many interesting things to see and to do. You can go to different kinds of museums, plays and movies. You can also go to supermarkets to buy things from all over the world. But there are serious problems in big cities, too... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2585.txt | Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other big cities are exciting places to live. There are many interesting things to see and to do. You can go to different kinds of museums, plays and movies. You can also go to supermarkets to buy things from all over the world. But there are serious problems in big cities, too. The cos... | [
"find jobs more easily",
"study at good schools",
"receive good medical care",
"A, B and C"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE about the Hundred Years Starship? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The US space agency NASA is looking for people to go to Mars, and stay there. This attractive career is for people who want a huge change of scenery and planet. The project is called the Hundred Years Starship, which aims to colonize other lands such as the red planet Mars.
Settlers would travel to the red p... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3216.txt | The US space agency NASA is looking for people to go to Mars, and stay there. This attractive career is for people who want a huge change of scenery and planet. The project is called the Hundred Years Starship, which aims to colonize other lands such as the red planet Mars.
Settlers would travel to the red planet and... | [
"It has cost NASA around $10 billion.",
"It is expected to be conducted on Mars in 2030.",
"It aims to explore new lands in the universe.",
"It is a project first raise by Steven Hawking."
] |
Each kidney is supplied by a renal artery and what else? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Each kidney is supplied by a renal artery and what else? | renal vein | science | null | null | null | coronary artery | spinal cord | brain vein | renal vein | Each kidney is supplied by a renal artery and renal vein. | null | null | null |
What time does Happy Days Club open? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Happy Days Clud
For young people
From 12...18 years old
Every Friday 7:30p.m...10:30p.m
29 Milton Street Just PS1 a week
Parker's Sweet Shop
14 Barrett Road 5minutes from town centre
Try our famous chocolate eggs and sugar
Hearts
Prices lower than in other shops
Open Monday--Saturday 9am.--5pm
International Li... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6711.txt | Happy Days Clud
For young people
From 12...18 years old
Every Friday 7:30p.m...10:30p.m
29 Milton Street Just PS1 a week
Parker's Sweet Shop
14 Barrett Road 5minutes from town centre
Try our famous chocolate eggs and sugar
Hearts
Prices lower than in other shops
Open Monday--Saturday 9am.--5pm
International Library
Boo... | [
"7:30 p.m.",
"9:00a.m.",
"9:30a.m.",
"10:30p.m."
] |
What does Mike mean by saying that "the threat was just a scare tactic"? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Downloading music over the Internet is pretty common among high school and college students. However, when students download and share copyrighted music without permission, they are against the law.
A survey of young people's music ownership has found that teenagers and college students have an average of mo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23494.txt | Downloading music over the Internet is pretty common among high school and college students. However, when students download and share copyrighted music without permission, they are against the law.
A survey of young people's music ownership has found that teenagers and college students have an average of more than 8... | [
"One should not be afraid of threats.",
"A lawsuit will result from the threat.",
"It is unfair to scare people with a threat.",
"No serious consequence will follow the threat."
] |
What is the present situation of the teaching? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At present, in many American cities especially, many teachers in the public schools say they are underpaid. They point to jobs such as secretary or truck driver, which often pay more to start than
of a teacher. In many other fields, such as law, medicine, computer science, a beginning worker may make more than... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16220.txt | At present, in many American cities especially, many teachers in the public schools say they are underpaid. They point to jobs such as secretary or truck driver, which often pay more to start than
of a teacher. In many other fields, such as law, medicine, computer science, a beginning worker may make more than a teache... | [
"Teachers work harder and get underpaid.",
"Teachers have no opportunities to work in other fields.",
"Teaching can attract best students to work as a teacher.",
"Teaching can provide rewards as well as high salaries."
] |
Why is Doctor Mark Humayun well respected? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are millions of people throughout the world who are either born blind or have become blind over the course of their lifetimes. It is unfair to take away the visual beauty of the world from these people. Doctor Humayun has created the world's first bionic eye that could change the life of every blind peop... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7595.txt | There are millions of people throughout the world who are either born blind or have become blind over the course of their lifetimes. It is unfair to take away the visual beauty of the world from these people. Doctor Humayun has created the world's first bionic eye that could change the life of every blind people in the... | [
"Because he has been working on a small video camera.",
"Because he is a professor of a famous university.",
"Because he invented a video camera for the blind.",
"Because he devoted himself to making the blind see again."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Actually, long-distance bicycle camping is one of the happiest activities I have ever experienced. I generally sleep poorly at night, but in the woods on a tour, I sleep like a baby with the music of insects. In the morning, birds wake me up. I eat a snack before getting up, and then I quickly pack my sleeping... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5091.txt | Actually, long-distance bicycle camping is one of the happiest activities I have ever experienced. I generally sleep poorly at night, but in the woods on a tour, I sleep like a baby with the music of insects. In the morning, birds wake me up. I eat a snack before getting up, and then I quickly pack my sleeping bag, ten... | [
"The writer has to sleep late during the tour.",
"The writer doesn't want to get up early.",
"The writer always has fruit for breakfast.",
"The writer rides faster in the afternoon."
] |
What is argued about in this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Zoo elephants don't live as long as those in the wild, according to a study sure to cause debate about keeping the giant animals on display. Researchers compared the life spans of elephants in European zoos with those living in Amboseli National Park in Kenya and others working on a timber enterprise in Buma. ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2287.txt | Zoo elephants don't live as long as those in the wild, according to a study sure to cause debate about keeping the giant animals on display. Researchers compared the life spans of elephants in European zoos with those living in Amboseli National Park in Kenya and others working on a timber enterprise in Buma. Animals i... | [
"Zoo elephants don't live as long as those in the wild.",
"Elephants should not be on display.",
"Asian elephants are in danger.",
"Asia is far more successful in protecting elephants in zoos."
] |
What can be inferred from the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everybody loves to play board games sometimes, but it is surprising to know how long this pastime has been in existence. Some of the earliest board games are over 5,000 years old. The oldest is probably Senet, an American Egyptian game which has been found in burials from before 3000 BC. The game involves an e... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18921.txt | Everybody loves to play board games sometimes, but it is surprising to know how long this pastime has been in existence. Some of the earliest board games are over 5,000 years old. The oldest is probably Senet, an American Egyptian game which has been found in burials from before 3000 BC. The game involves an element of... | [
"All the games used the same number of dice.",
"The earliest board game was found in Europe.",
"There were some similarities between the games.",
"We haven't got any record of the board games."
] |
According to the author, when you buy locally-grown foods _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Horn of Plenty is one of the largest natural health food stores within the Greater Hamilton area. We are big supporters of buying locally and we are here to tell you why it is so important for your family, the community and the environment.
The concept of buying locally is simple: buy food produced, grown,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12111.txt | The Horn of Plenty is one of the largest natural health food stores within the Greater Hamilton area. We are big supporters of buying locally and we are here to tell you why it is so important for your family, the community and the environment.
The concept of buying locally is simple: buy food produced, grown, or raise... | [
"you can see how fruits and vegetables grow",
"you will contribute to protecting the environment",
"you will become much healthier and prettier",
"you are making money from your community"
] |
What is necessary for organisms to survive in the deepest parts of the ocean? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is necessary for organisms to survive in the deepest parts of the ocean? | adaptations | science | null | null | null | competition | reflexes | mutation | adaptations | There are few organisms that live in the deepest ocean. The ones that do have amazing adaptations to the exceptionally harsh conditions. | null | null | null |
People often think the life in space is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An astronaut's work may sound exciting, but living in space isn't as fun as you think. The website www.space.com lists the disadvantages of living in space. Here are some of them.
When astronauts work outside the station during spacewalks, they have to wear special gloves. The gloves are very tight. They can h... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2193.txt | An astronaut's work may sound exciting, but living in space isn't as fun as you think. The website www.space.com lists the disadvantages of living in space. Here are some of them.
When astronauts work outside the station during spacewalks, they have to wear special gloves. The gloves are very tight. They can hurt the a... | [
"terrible",
"lonely",
"hard",
"fun"
] |
Which is the longest tunnel in the world at present? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Experts have put forward detailed plans for a tunnel to join Taiwan with the Chinese mainland.
The shortest proposed route would be 126 kilometers--more than twice the length of the English Channel Tunnel.And the longest proposed route would be 207 kilometers.
A recent conference in xiamen,Fujian Province brou... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20016.txt | Experts have put forward detailed plans for a tunnel to join Taiwan with the Chinese mainland.
The shortest proposed route would be 126 kilometers--more than twice the length of the English Channel Tunnel.And the longest proposed route would be 207 kilometers.
A recent conference in xiamen,Fujian Province brought toget... | [
"The English Channel Tunnel.",
"The tunnel between Lyon and Turin.",
"The prefix = st1 /Taiwanstraits tunnel _",
"The passage doesn't mention it."
] |
From the text, we can learn that if you join the gym, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Look and feel better in 30 days, guaranteed!
Our proven workout system helps you reach your goals fast.
Many Americans are overweight for lack of physical activity. Many are struggling to lose weight, but most give up just within days. If you've struggled with diets and workout routines, only to feel like you ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9134.txt | Look and feel better in 30 days, guaranteed!
Our proven workout system helps you reach your goals fast.
Many Americans are overweight for lack of physical activity. Many are struggling to lose weight, but most give up just within days. If you've struggled with diets and workout routines, only to feel like you aren't ge... | [
"you'll lose weight safely but slowly",
"you'll struggle with workout routines",
"you'll be advised to pay attention to nutrition",
"you'll be advised to do nothing in between workouts"
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Only three local students won Chinese Blog Competition. And 15 of the 18 awards went to students from China.
170 students' task: to get a fully-designed blog up and running, complete with many postings based on a theme of choice--all written in Chinese.
Themes ranged from local opinions-such as the usage of Si... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3667.txt | Only three local students won Chinese Blog Competition. And 15 of the 18 awards went to students from China.
170 students' task: to get a fully-designed blog up and running, complete with many postings based on a theme of choice--all written in Chinese.
Themes ranged from local opinions-such as the usage of Singlish, e... | [
"how Chinese students won the awards in the competition",
"why bloggers should take responsibility for their blogs",
"what the result of the competition was",
"how Miss Gao won the first prize in the competition"
] |
What will probably follow this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The most exciting kind of education is also the most personal. Nothing can exceed the joy of discovering for yourself something that is important to you! It may be an idea or a bit of information you come across accidentally--or a sudden insight, fitting together pieces of information or working through a pr... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23767.txt | The most exciting kind of education is also the most personal. Nothing can exceed the joy of discovering for yourself something that is important to you! It may be an idea or a bit of information you come across accidentally--or a sudden insight, fitting together pieces of information or working through a problem. Su... | [
"How to write a research paper.",
"The importance of research in education.",
"How to make new discoveries for oneself.",
"The skill of putting pieces of information together."
] |
How many things are compared in the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On the old-time farm in America, there were chickens, cows, pigs and horses. But there were very few machines. Most of the work was done by the farm family. Sometimes more workmen were needed in busy seasons. Work done by horses took up 79 percent; by men, 15 percent; and machine work only took up 6 percent.
T... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19428.txt | On the old-time farm in America, there were chickens, cows, pigs and horses. But there were very few machines. Most of the work was done by the farm family. Sometimes more workmen were needed in busy seasons. Work done by horses took up 79 percent; by men, 15 percent; and machine work only took up 6 percent.
Today all ... | [
"Two.",
"Three.",
"Four.",
"Five."
] |
The story happened _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While I was waiting outside my wife's office building for her to get out of work, I saw a beggar coming my way from across the parking lot.
"I hope he doesn't ask me for any money," I thought.
He didn't.
He came and sat in front of the bus stop, but he didn't look like he could have enough money to ride the bu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20463.txt | While I was waiting outside my wife's office building for her to get out of work, I saw a beggar coming my way from across the parking lot.
"I hope he doesn't ask me for any money," I thought.
He didn't.
He came and sat in front of the bus stop, but he didn't look like he could have enough money to ride the bus. After ... | [
"outside an office building",
"in front of a store",
"near a post office",
"on a bus"
] |
People give each group of the mice _ amount of food every year. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One way that scientists learn about man is by studying animals.In this lab, the scientists are studying the relationship between diet and health.
They are studying the relationship between the amount of food the mice eat and their health.The mice are in three groups.All three groups are receiving the same ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6202.txt | One way that scientists learn about man is by studying animals.In this lab, the scientists are studying the relationship between diet and health.
They are studying the relationship between the amount of food the mice eat and their health.The mice are in three groups.All three groups are receiving the same healthy f... | [
"a different",
"the same",
"a small",
"a large"
] |
What are mudskipper fish able to do in short distances? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are mudskipper fish able to do in short distances? | walk | science | null | null | null | spit | tumble | run | walk | Thomas H Brown. Mudskippers are fish that are able to walk short distances . CC-BY 2.0. | null | null | null |
Which of the following could best express the teacher's feelings when she said the words before leaving the ranch two years ago? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I have a friend named Monty Roberts who owns a horse ranch . He has let me use his house to put on fund-raising events. The last time I was there he introduced me by saying: "I want to tell you a story. It all goes back to a story about a young man who was the son of an itinerant horse trainer who would go fro... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9571.txt | I have a friend named Monty Roberts who owns a horse ranch . He has let me use his house to put on fund-raising events. The last time I was there he introduced me by saying: "I want to tell you a story. It all goes back to a story about a young man who was the son of an itinerant horse trainer who would go from stable ... | [
"Regretful and proud.",
"Regretful and guilty.",
"Honest and sorry.",
"Embarrassed and proud."
] |
What made Rowling accept Warner Brothers' proposal? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Warner Brothers has announced more Harry Potter movies are on the way. The studio is working with Potter author J. K. Rowling to create a new franchise of movies based on "Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them", which is a fictitious textbook in the Harry Potter world. The story will also follow the advent... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10588.txt | Warner Brothers has announced more Harry Potter movies are on the way. The studio is working with Potter author J. K. Rowling to create a new franchise of movies based on "Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them", which is a fictitious textbook in the Harry Potter world. The story will also follow the adventures of t... | [
"Her eagerness to try writing for the screenplay.",
"Her unwillingness to see others write the story.",
"The attraction of earning more at the box office.",
"The film company's promise to enhance her website."
] |
When the writer was small, he lived _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a youngster, there was nothing I liked better than Sunday afternoons at my grandfather's farm in western Pennsylvania. Surrounded by miles of winding stone walls, the house and field provided endless hours of fun for a city kid like me. I was used to tidy living rooms that seemed to whisper, "Not to be touc... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1810.txt | As a youngster, there was nothing I liked better than Sunday afternoons at my grandfather's farm in western Pennsylvania. Surrounded by miles of winding stone walls, the house and field provided endless hours of fun for a city kid like me. I was used to tidy living rooms that seemed to whisper, "Not to be touched!"
I c... | [
"in the city",
"on the farm",
"with his grandparents",
"away from his parents"
] |
Which of the following is true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Did you hear of the supercomputer? Recently, China's Tianhe-1 was ranked as the world's fastest supercomputer, according to a new list of world's TOP 500 supercomputers.
It took 200 Chinese scientists two years to build the fastest supercomputer. It can do 2,507 trillion calculations in a second! That mean... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4346.txt | Did you hear of the supercomputer? Recently, China's Tianhe-1 was ranked as the world's fastest supercomputer, according to a new list of world's TOP 500 supercomputers.
It took 200 Chinese scientists two years to build the fastest supercomputer. It can do 2,507 trillion calculations in a second! That means it will... | [
"A personal computer needs 300 years to finish the work that a supercomputer does in a day.",
"Japan now leads the world in the area of supercomputers.",
"Supercomputer can be used by food companies.",
"Scientists needn't use software to turn small companies into one supercomputer."
] |
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