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According to the writer, some kids feel lonely at break because they _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Feeling left out?
A reader wrote in to say that she was feeling lonely at break because her best friend wasn't around.Here's our advice to her--and to all kids who feel lonely sometimes.
It's hard when a best friend isn't around--maybe because she moved to a different school or a different class.You may feel l... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle184.txt | Feeling left out?
A reader wrote in to say that she was feeling lonely at break because her best friend wasn't around.Here's our advice to her--and to all kids who feel lonely sometimes.
It's hard when a best friend isn't around--maybe because she moved to a different school or a different class.You may feel lonely at ... | [
"have trouble with their studies",
"don't have their best friends around",
"need their parents to be with them",
"are too young to look after themselves"
] |
It can be inferred from the underline words "delightfully shocked" that . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a nation with a one-child family planning policy, it's understandable for parents to worry over whether they are petting their children. Are the children truly as fragile as sometimes made out to be?
The concern has been brought into focus with the popularity of a hit reality TV series, Hunan TV's Dad! Wher... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17330.txt | In a nation with a one-child family planning policy, it's understandable for parents to worry over whether they are petting their children. Are the children truly as fragile as sometimes made out to be?
The concern has been brought into focus with the popularity of a hit reality TV series, Hunan TV's Dad! Where Are We ... | [
"father is more important than mother in a family",
"children deserve a chance to be independent",
"parents should provide a safe environment",
"the children are as fragile as parents expected"
] |
From the passage we can know that inflation is a situation in which _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is a matter of common observation that although money income keeps going up over the years, we never seem to become richer. Prices are rising continuously. This condition is what we call inflation: the money supply is becoming inflated so that each unit of it becomes less valuable. We have got used to highe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1770.txt | It is a matter of common observation that although money income keeps going up over the years, we never seem to become richer. Prices are rising continuously. This condition is what we call inflation: the money supply is becoming inflated so that each unit of it becomes less valuable. We have got used to higher and hig... | [
"everyone's incomes rise",
"money will hold its value",
"we can watch our money grow",
"money constantly loses its value"
] |
Global warming is a big problem but _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Earth has warmed by about half a degree(0.50degC)over the last 100 years. It could be getting warmer on its own, but many scientists think that people are making the Earth warmer by making a greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is important. Without it, the Earth would not be warm enough for us to liv... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2112.txt | The Earth has warmed by about half a degree(0.50degC)over the last 100 years. It could be getting warmer on its own, but many scientists think that people are making the Earth warmer by making a greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is important. Without it, the Earth would not be warm enough for us to live on. But... | [
"we can't do anything to help",
"we don't need to do anything",
"we can do something to help",
"we can do something to stop it"
] |
According to professor Naomi White, when one's kids are criticized, their parents will probably feel _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a lovely day at the park and Stella Bianchi was enjoying the sunshine with her two children when a young boy, aged about four, approached her two-year-old son and pushed him to the ground.
"I'd watched him for a little while and my son was the fourth or fifth child he'd pushed," she says. "I went over t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11737.txt | It was a lovely day at the park and Stella Bianchi was enjoying the sunshine with her two children when a young boy, aged about four, approached her two-year-old son and pushed him to the ground.
"I'd watched him for a little while and my son was the fourth or fifth child he'd pushed," she says. "I went over to them, p... | [
"discouraged",
"hurt",
"puzzled",
"affected"
] |
Jackson is laying tile in a courtyard that measures 10 feet by 25 feet. He needs 4 tiles per square foot of space. 40% of the tiles are green marble that costs $3/tile, and the rest are red tile that costs $1.50/tile. How much does he pay total for tile? | First find the area of the courtyard: 10 feet * 25 feet = <<10*25=250>>250 feet
Then multiply the area by the number of tiles per square foot to find the total number of tiles needed: 250 feet * 4 tiles/square foot = <<250*4=1000>>1000 tiles
Then multiply the number of tiles by the percentage that are green to find the... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jackson is laying tile in a courtyard that measures 10 feet by 25 feet. He needs 4 tiles per square foot of space. 40% of the tiles are green marble that costs $3/tile, and the rest are red tile that costs $1.50/tile. How much does he pay total for tile? | First find the area of the courtyard: 10 feet * 25 feet = <<10*25=250>>250 feet
Then multiply the area by the number of tiles per square foot to find the total number of tiles needed: 250 feet * 4 tiles/square foot = <<250*4=1000>>1000 tiles
Then multiply the number of tiles by the percentage that are green to find the... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Jesse is desperately trying to finish a book for a school book report due on Monday so he can play this weekend. Friday afternoon, he read the first 5 chapters, which were 10, 15, 27, 12, and 19 pages, respectively, before taking a break. To his dismay, he found that he was only 1/3 of the way through the book. How man... | So far, Jesse has read 10 + 15 + 27 + 12 + 19 = <<10+15+27+12+19=83>>83 pages.
That's 1/3 of the book, so the remainder of the book is twice as many pages, or 2 * 83 = 166 pages.
#### 166 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jesse is desperately trying to finish a book for a school book report due on Monday so he can play this weekend. Friday afternoon, he read the first 5 chapters, which were 10, 15, 27, 12, and 19 pages, respectively, before taking a break. To his dismay, he found that he was only 1/3 of the way through the book. How man... | So far, Jesse has read 10 + 15 + 27 + 12 + 19 = <<10+15+27+12+19=83>>83 pages.
That's 1/3 of the book, so the remainder of the book is twice as many pages, or 2 * 83 = 166 pages.
#### 166 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What will the author do if she wants something from her husband now? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our cat has a sweet nature, and she can let us know what she wants. When we fail to meet her needs, she gently leads us in the proper direction. When I forget to fill her water bowl early in the morning, she runs after my legs, and then pushes me in the direction of her bowl. She doesn't get irritated ; inste... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3890.txt | Our cat has a sweet nature, and she can let us know what she wants. When we fail to meet her needs, she gently leads us in the proper direction. When I forget to fill her water bowl early in the morning, she runs after my legs, and then pushes me in the direction of her bowl. She doesn't get irritated ; instead, she e... | [
"She will give him her hints.",
"She lets him guess what she wants.",
"She tells him her needs directly.",
"She buys what she wants herself."
] |
What was Jessica's mother's attitude toward her singing? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Both of Jessica's parents were lawyers and expected her to follow suit. So she went to law school, got a job at a great firm in Washington, DC, and worked as a lawyer for a decade. But her heart was never in it. "I had a big salary but no personal satisfaction," she says.
Jessica found pleasure in the same thi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7453.txt | Both of Jessica's parents were lawyers and expected her to follow suit. So she went to law school, got a job at a great firm in Washington, DC, and worked as a lawyer for a decade. But her heart was never in it. "I had a big salary but no personal satisfaction," she says.
Jessica found pleasure in the same thing that h... | [
"Unknown.",
"Doubtful.",
"Supportive.",
"Negative."
] |
What is the term for the dark brown or black coating found on exposed desert rocks, which is formed of iron and manganese oxides? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the term for the dark brown or black coating found on exposed desert rocks, which is formed of iron and manganese oxides? | desert varnish | science | null | null | null | desert rust | desert patina | desert shadow | desert varnish | Exposed rocks in desert areas often develop a dark brown or black coating called desert varnish ( Figure below ). Wind transports clay-sized particles that chemically react with other substances at high temperatures. The coating is formed of iron and manganese oxides. | null | null | null |
According to the text, which of the following is the Hopeless Ant in need of at present? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Michelle,
My Dad hates my Mom. He tells me that she is a liar and that I should not trust her. Of course, they are divorced but they have "joint custody" . What a joke! I am 15, my brother is nine, and we have a life of hell, frankly.
We live one week on and one week off. This was the brilliant idea of b... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16725.txt | Dear Michelle,
My Dad hates my Mom. He tells me that she is a liar and that I should not trust her. Of course, they are divorced but they have "joint custody" . What a joke! I am 15, my brother is nine, and we have a life of hell, frankly.
We live one week on and one week off. This was the brilliant idea of both of my... | [
"Keep himself/herself away from danger.",
"Have a talk with his/her parents.",
"Have his/her own family plan.",
"Write letters to families."
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Carmen Arace Middle School is situated in the town of Bloomfield,but four years ago it faced many of the same challenges as inner--city schools nearby:low scores in standardized tests and dropping enrollment of students.Then the hard-driving headmaster, Delore Bolton,persuaded her school to shake up the place ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8136.txt | Carmen Arace Middle School is situated in the town of Bloomfield,but four years ago it faced many of the same challenges as inner--city schools nearby:low scores in standardized tests and dropping enrollment of students.Then the hard-driving headmaster, Delore Bolton,persuaded her school to shake up the place by buying... | [
"Middle schools are faced with challenges today.",
"A school with high enrollment can do well.",
"Computers are of importance in modern education.",
"Laptops can help improve students' school performance."
] |
The writer _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I often dreamed about Pisa when I was a boy .I read about the famous building called the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But when I read the word Pisa, I was thinking of pizza. I thought this tower was a place to buy pizza. It must be the best place to buy pizza in the world, I thought.
Many years later finally saw the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4295.txt | I often dreamed about Pisa when I was a boy .I read about the famous building called the Leaning Tower of Pisa. But when I read the word Pisa, I was thinking of pizza. I thought this tower was a place to buy pizza. It must be the best place to buy pizza in the world, I thought.
Many years later finally saw the Leaning ... | [
"doesn't like what the tower looks like",
"likes what the tower looks like",
"thinks it's the most beautiful tower in Italy",
"doesn't like towers"
] |
According to the passage, if a teenager doesn't plan to go to college, and if his parents both smoke, he will _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Until the twentieth century cigarettes were not an important threat to public health. Men used tobacco mainly in the form of cigars. They chewed tobacco, piped tobacco, and snuffed. Most women did not use tobacco at all.
The cigarette industry began in 1870s with the development of the cigarette manufacturing ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4962.txt | Until the twentieth century cigarettes were not an important threat to public health. Men used tobacco mainly in the form of cigars. They chewed tobacco, piped tobacco, and snuffed. Most women did not use tobacco at all.
The cigarette industry began in 1870s with the development of the cigarette manufacturing machine. ... | [
"probably not smoke in the future.",
"probably start to smoke in the future.",
"persuade his parents to give up smoking.",
"hate his parents as well as other smokers."
] |
The story happens _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day, a little boy comes into a shop and says to the shop worker, "I want to buy twelve exercise books of 6 cents each and nine pencils of 10 cents each. How much is that altogether ?"
The shop worker writes these numbers down on a piece of paper and thinks for a minute. Then she says, "1 dollars 62 cents."... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6926.txt | One day, a little boy comes into a shop and says to the shop worker, "I want to buy twelve exercise books of 6 cents each and nine pencils of 10 cents each. How much is that altogether ?"
The shop worker writes these numbers down on a piece of paper and thinks for a minute. Then she says, "1 dollars 62 cents." "If I gi... | [
"at school",
"at a station",
"in a shop",
"in a supermarket"
] |
The students want to show their love for _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Teachers' Day is coming soon. Miss Wang is talking to her students and her students are listening to her.
"Good morning, boys and girls!"says Miss Wang,"Teachers' Day is on September l0th. I hear some students are going to buy some presents for your teachers. You want to show your love for your teachers. That ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8167.txt | Teachers' Day is coming soon. Miss Wang is talking to her students and her students are listening to her.
"Good morning, boys and girls!"says Miss Wang,"Teachers' Day is on September l0th. I hear some students are going to buy some presents for your teachers. You want to show your love for your teachers. That is very g... | [
"their parents",
"their friends",
"their classmates",
"their teachers"
] |
Johnny wrote an essay with 150 words. Madeline wrote an essay that was double in length, and Timothy wrote an essay that had 30 words more than Madeline's. If one page contains 260 words, how many pages do Johnny, Madeline, and Timothy's essays fill? | Madeline's essay was 150 x 2 = <<150*2=300>>300 words.
Timothy's essay was 300 + 30 = <<300+30=330>>330 words.
All together, they wrote 150 + 300 + 330 = <<150+300+330=780>>780 words.
Their essays fill 780/260 = <<780/260=3>>3 pages.
#### 3 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Johnny wrote an essay with 150 words. Madeline wrote an essay that was double in length, and Timothy wrote an essay that had 30 words more than Madeline's. If one page contains 260 words, how many pages do Johnny, Madeline, and Timothy's essays fill? | Madeline's essay was 150 x 2 = <<150*2=300>>300 words.
Timothy's essay was 300 + 30 = <<300+30=330>>330 words.
All together, they wrote 150 + 300 + 330 = <<150+300+330=780>>780 words.
Their essays fill 780/260 = <<780/260=3>>3 pages.
#### 3 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following might be the best title of the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Passing a store, you might just step in and see if the store has received any new CDs. Once in the store, you're delighted to discover some new CDs that you must have. You could buy them later, of course, but you're already here, so why not now? In the checkout line you wonder whether to write a check or pay w... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22662.txt | Passing a store, you might just step in and see if the store has received any new CDs. Once in the store, you're delighted to discover some new CDs that you must have. You could buy them later, of course, but you're already here, so why not now? In the checkout line you wonder whether to write a check or pay with a cre... | [
"The ABC of Credit Cards.",
"Credit Cards, Checks or Cash.",
"Why Not Credit Cards?",
"Watch out Your Credit Cards!"
] |
Parents encourage their children to work because they want them to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Life in an American high school is an interesting and exciting learning experience. High school in America is not just a place for studying some subjects. It is also an important social centre, where students can develop other interests and talents.
The high school course is divided into four years. School usu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20707.txt | Life in an American high school is an interesting and exciting learning experience. High school in America is not just a place for studying some subjects. It is also an important social centre, where students can develop other interests and talents.
The high school course is divided into four years. School usually star... | [
"become responsible and independent",
"be active in the community",
"earn some pocket money by themselves",
"develop other interests and talents"
] |
Janessa has a plan to give her brother Dexter his first collection of baseball cards. She currently has 4 cards in addition to the 13 that her father gave her. She ordered a collection of 36 cards from eBay. After inspecting the cards she found 4 cards are in bad shape and decides to throw them away. Janessa ended up ... | Janessa starts with 4 cards + 13 cards = <<4+13=17>>17 cards.
She adds 17 cards + 36 cards = <<17+36=53>>53 cards from the eBay purchase.
Janessa decides to throw away 53 cards - 4 cards = <<53-4=49>>49 cards due to damage.
After giving Dexter the present we know that Janessa kept 49 cards - 29 cards = <<49-29=20>>20 c... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Janessa has a plan to give her brother Dexter his first collection of baseball cards. She currently has 4 cards in addition to the 13 that her father gave her. She ordered a collection of 36 cards from eBay. After inspecting the cards she found 4 cards are in bad shape and decides to throw them away. Janessa ended up ... | Janessa starts with 4 cards + 13 cards = <<4+13=17>>17 cards.
She adds 17 cards + 36 cards = <<17+36=53>>53 cards from the eBay purchase.
Janessa decides to throw away 53 cards - 4 cards = <<53-4=49>>49 cards due to damage.
After giving Dexter the present we know that Janessa kept 49 cards - 29 cards = <<49-29=20>>20 c... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What's people's attitude towards the electronic newspaper according to the BBC? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A British-designed electronic newspaper which is made of plastic and no larger than a table mat is to enter the market next year. The new newspaper was conceived by Cambridge University scientists. They came up with the idea of replacing silicon chips with plastic ones. it is being developed by Plas... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8398.txt | A British-designed electronic newspaper which is made of plastic and no larger than a table mat is to enter the market next year. The new newspaper was conceived by Cambridge University scientists. They came up with the idea of replacing silicon chips with plastic ones. it is being developed by Plastic Logic... | [
"Hopeful.",
"Doubtful.",
"Disappointed.",
"Worried"
] |
What do three cities in this passage have in common? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
prefix = st1 /SPAIN is unique. Enough sunshine, gorgeous beaches and delicious food make it a favourite holiday spot for millions of Europeans. But eating and sunbathing is not all this Mediterranean country has to offer. Its wild nightlife has given Spaniards a well--earned reputation as non-stop party animal... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22876.txt | prefix = st1 /SPAIN is unique. Enough sunshine, gorgeous beaches and delicious food make it a favourite holiday spot for millions of Europeans. But eating and sunbathing is not all this Mediterranean country has to offer. Its wild nightlife has given Spaniards a well--earned reputation as non-stop party animals. The tr... | [
"They all have world--class museums",
"They all have wonderful nightlife.",
"They are all wealthy and crazy.",
"They are all crowded and noisy cities."
] |
Bobby Brown holds the opinion that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bobbi Kristina Brown's family has been gathered around her since she was hospitalized on Saturday after being found unconscious in the bathtub of her suburban Atlanta townhome.
Whitney Houston's only child is now at Emory University Hospital and is still fighting for her life, as a family statement said on Mon... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9977.txt | Bobbi Kristina Brown's family has been gathered around her since she was hospitalized on Saturday after being found unconscious in the bathtub of her suburban Atlanta townhome.
Whitney Houston's only child is now at Emory University Hospital and is still fighting for her life, as a family statement said on Monday.
Noth... | [
"they are busy issuing statements all day",
"the family is saying goodbye to Kristina",
"he is getting along well with the Houston family",
"most journalists are getting the wrong end of the stick."
] |
Which of the following is TURE? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
These days, young children can enjoy directly what it is like to be a marine biologist at a marine association. What they discover can lead them to appreciate and protect the ocean and also the animals living in it.
At the present time, learning isn't only limited to the classroom. It's quite common for kids... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3231.txt | These days, young children can enjoy directly what it is like to be a marine biologist at a marine association. What they discover can lead them to appreciate and protect the ocean and also the animals living in it.
At the present time, learning isn't only limited to the classroom. It's quite common for kids to learn... | [
"Young children can enjoy indirectly what it is like to be a marine biologist at a marine association.",
"To help your pupils to take care of the ocean, the best area to take them to is a marine association.",
"Children can learn the topics more successfully when they experience them directly.",
"A marine ass... |
Why was the writer dumbfounded when he opened his suitcase? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'd just got in a taxi at the railway station when suddenly I found one of my suitcases missing. Just then, I saw a young fellow about 30 walking away with it, opening it and drawing out the valuables. "Stop thief! Stop thief!" I shouted and threw open the car door and rushed out to him, followed by the driver... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1445.txt | I'd just got in a taxi at the railway station when suddenly I found one of my suitcases missing. Just then, I saw a young fellow about 30 walking away with it, opening it and drawing out the valuables. "Stop thief! Stop thief!" I shouted and threw open the car door and rushed out to him, followed by the driver and half... | [
"Because he was now searching a different suitcase.",
"His own blood test report has changed into an old woman's.",
"An old woman had put her savings into his suitcase.",
"He was facing things that did not belong to himself."
] |
Explosions happened when _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
QINGDAO--Water and power supplies have been _ in the East Chinese city of Qingdao, the site of an oil pipeline explosion on Friday, the local government said on Monday.
Crude oil began leaking from the pipeline at 3:00 an Friday in Qingdao in Shandong province. The valves of the Huangdao oil warehouse were shu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5651.txt | QINGDAO--Water and power supplies have been _ in the East Chinese city of Qingdao, the site of an oil pipeline explosion on Friday, the local government said on Monday.
Crude oil began leaking from the pipeline at 3:00 an Friday in Qingdao in Shandong province. The valves of the Huangdao oil warehouse were shut about 1... | [
"workers were cleaning the spill",
"valves of the oil warehouse were shut",
"the oil spill flowed into the city's water network",
"crude oil began to leak from an underground pipeline"
] |
If a circle has a radius of 14 feet, how many 6-inch pencils can be placed end-to-end across the diameter of the circle? | A circle with a radius of 14 feet has a diameter of 2*14=<<14*2=28>>28 feet.
A six-inch pencil is 6/12=<<6/12=0.5>>0.5 feet long.
Thus, across a 28-foot diameter, one can place 28/0.5=<<28/0.5=56>>56 6-inch pencils.
#### 56 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | If a circle has a radius of 14 feet, how many 6-inch pencils can be placed end-to-end across the diameter of the circle? | A circle with a radius of 14 feet has a diameter of 2*14=<<14*2=28>>28 feet.
A six-inch pencil is 6/12=<<6/12=0.5>>0.5 feet long.
Thus, across a 28-foot diameter, one can place 28/0.5=<<28/0.5=56>>56 6-inch pencils.
#### 56 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
In the years after World War Two,many Americans prefer to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Traffic problems are an everyday concern in many cities,including Washington,DC.A growing number of Washingtonians are turning to bicycles to get to and from work.In fact,the number of commuters who use bicycles has doubled in the city since 2007.
Ralph Buehler teaches urban planning at the Virginia Polytechni... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18016.txt | Traffic problems are an everyday concern in many cities,including Washington,DC.A growing number of Washingtonians are turning to bicycles to get to and from work.In fact,the number of commuters who use bicycles has doubled in the city since 2007.
Ralph Buehler teaches urban planning at the Virginia Polytechnic Institu... | [
"1ive in the city",
"1ive in the suburbs",
"travel great distances",
"rent houses"
] |
Children enjoy the life in Coober Pedy mainly because they _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You may think that an underground town of 3,500 people is something out of a science-fiction film. You may not believe that such a town has shops car parks, hotels, restaurants, cafes and much more. Well, Coober Pedy in Australia is just such a place.
Miners and their families choose to live like this, hoping ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12275.txt | You may think that an underground town of 3,500 people is something out of a science-fiction film. You may not believe that such a town has shops car parks, hotels, restaurants, cafes and much more. Well, Coober Pedy in Australia is just such a place.
Miners and their families choose to live like this, hoping to get ri... | [
"enjoy traveling around with their parents",
"can get many expensive toys from their parents",
"enjoy the peace and quiet while doing their homework",
"can enjoy themselves without disturbing their neighbors["
] |
The passage mainly tells us about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Valentine. I lived in Rome during the third century. That was long, long ago! At that time, Rome was ruled by an emperor named Claudius. I didn't like Emperor Claudius, and I wasn't the only one! A lot of people shared my feelings.
Claudius wanted to have a big army. He expected men to volunteer to ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17566.txt | My name is Valentine. I lived in Rome during the third century. That was long, long ago! At that time, Rome was ruled by an emperor named Claudius. I didn't like Emperor Claudius, and I wasn't the only one! A lot of people shared my feelings.
Claudius wanted to have a big army. He expected men to volunteer to join. Man... | [
"how Valentine died",
"the Emperor of Rome",
"the origin of Valentine's Day",
"how Valentine's Day is celebrated"
] |
Why did ancient Chinese cities seem like a maze? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Walls and wall building have played a very important role in Chinese culture. In ancient times, not only towns and villages, but also the houses and the temples within them were surrounded with walls. Also, the houses had no windows overlooking the street. Thus, walking in a city would give the feeling of wand... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17928.txt | Walls and wall building have played a very important role in Chinese culture. In ancient times, not only towns and villages, but also the houses and the temples within them were surrounded with walls. Also, the houses had no windows overlooking the street. Thus, walking in a city would give the feeling of wandering aro... | [
"Because there were usually more walls than houses.",
"Because the outside walls of houses had no windows.",
"Because the word \"city\" means \"wall\".",
"Because there were legends about the god of walls."
] |
According to the passage,an HB pencil is best for people like _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You cannot go without a pencil when writing or drawing something. You have probably noticed letters H and B printed on your pencils.What,for example,do HB,2H or 3H mean?
Those are letters showing the hardness of the lead or graphite in a pencil.H refers to hard lead.The bigger the Arabic number before the lett... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4830.txt | You cannot go without a pencil when writing or drawing something. You have probably noticed letters H and B printed on your pencils.What,for example,do HB,2H or 3H mean?
Those are letters showing the hardness of the lead or graphite in a pencil.H refers to hard lead.The bigger the Arabic number before the letter H,the ... | [
"students",
"artists",
"printers",
"engineers"
] |
Which of the following is True according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time, there was a farmer in central China. He didn't have money, so instead of a tractor , he used an old horse to plow his field .
One afternoon, while working in the field, the horse fell down, dead. Everyone in the village said, "Oh, what a horrible thing!" The farmer said simply, "We'll se... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22501.txt | Once upon a time, there was a farmer in central China. He didn't have money, so instead of a tractor , he used an old horse to plow his field .
One afternoon, while working in the field, the horse fell down, dead. Everyone in the village said, "Oh, what a horrible thing!" The farmer said simply, "We'll see." He wa... | [
"The farmer didn't use a tractor to plow his field.",
"The farmer was very sad because his own horse was dead.",
"The new horse ran away and never came back.",
"Because the army came into the village to draft new recruits, the son had his leg broken."
] |
Rico went into the room _ times to find a new toy he did not know. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Rico is a dog who lives in Germany . His owners trained him from a young age to find his toys. When they say the name of a certain toy, Rico can find it. In fact, he seems to know the names of 200 toys!
Some researchers in Germany wanted to test Rico. They put his toys in a room and then told him to go in the ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1961.txt | Rico is a dog who lives in Germany . His owners trained him from a young age to find his toys. When they say the name of a certain toy, Rico can find it. In fact, he seems to know the names of 200 toys!
Some researchers in Germany wanted to test Rico. They put his toys in a room and then told him to go in the room and ... | [
"seven",
"thirty-seven",
"ten",
"forty"
] |
Which of the following topics is not mentioned in the passage.'? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While she may be best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, Emma Watson would rather be known for something else in her mind.
The 18-year-old British actress intends to stop her acting career for the moment to pursue higher studies at a university after she finished the films, Har... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21030.txt | While she may be best known for her role as Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, Emma Watson would rather be known for something else in her mind.
The 18-year-old British actress intends to stop her acting career for the moment to pursue higher studies at a university after she finished the films, Harry Potter... | [
"Watson' s interests.",
"Watson's intention.",
"Watson's success.",
"Watson's worries."
] |
Which recognition technology is already in use? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Soon computers and other machines will be able to remember you by looking at your eyes! The programme works because everyone's eyes are different. So in the future you won't have to remember a number when you want to use a machine or take money out of a bank. You'll just have to look at the machine and it will... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle952.txt | Soon computers and other machines will be able to remember you by looking at your eyes! The programme works because everyone's eyes are different. So in the future you won't have to remember a number when you want to use a machine or take money out of a bank. You'll just have to look at the machine and it will be able ... | [
"Remembering eyes or smell.",
"Remembering fingerprints or voices.",
"Remembering faces or voices.",
"Remembering hands or faces."
] |
How would the cracked pot feel at the end of the story? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A water bearer in India had two large pots,each hung on each end of a pole which he neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, and while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full load of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the master's house, the cracked pot arrived only half full. ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17003.txt | A water bearer in India had two large pots,each hung on each end of a pole which he neck. One of the pots had a crack in it, and while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full load of water at the end of the long walk from the stream to the master's house, the cracked pot arrived only half full.
For two ... | [
"Much happier with itself.",
"Disappointed with itself.",
"Prouder than the perfect pot.",
"Still ashamed of itself."
] |
Who probably led Richard Bach to his writing career? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Born in 1936 in Oak Park, Illinois, the American Richard Bach is the direct descendant of J.S. Bach, the famous composer. He attended Long Beach State College in 1955.
As an airplane pilot, Bach got married to his first wife and had six children, but divorced later and then left his family because he didn't ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17321.txt | Born in 1936 in Oak Park, Illinois, the American Richard Bach is the direct descendant of J.S. Bach, the famous composer. He attended Long Beach State College in 1955.
As an airplane pilot, Bach got married to his first wife and had six children, but divorced later and then left his family because he didn't believe i... | [
"His family",
"His teacher",
"His publisher",
"His brother"
] |
Why did the boy have tears in his eyes in the end? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Before I had my son, I spent two years working with children with disabilities. I learned that shouting and threats of punishment would result in a disaster. Coming up against their behaviour could only make the job harder and their behaviour more extreme. I found something that worked, though.
There was a ver... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6820.txt | Before I had my son, I spent two years working with children with disabilities. I learned that shouting and threats of punishment would result in a disaster. Coming up against their behaviour could only make the job harder and their behaviour more extreme. I found something that worked, though.
There was a very naughty... | [
"He was sorry about his reputation.",
"He was regretful about his behavior.",
"He was fearful of the author's warning.",
"He was sad for the author's misunderstanding."
] |
In the geologic past, abiotic factors such as volcanic eruptions have had an impact on the availability of resources. How can volcanic eruptions impact the availability of resources? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | In the geologic past, abiotic factors such as volcanic eruptions have had an impact on the availability of resources. How can volcanic eruptions impact the availability of resources?
Choices:
A. by decreasing the thickness of soil
B. by causing more heavy rains to erode topsoil
C. by disrupting the sunlight from reach... | Correct answer: C | science | Mercury_411029 | {
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In fact , few of millionaires _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In today's world many people seem to be hungry for money. Money does have its most useful effect on the poor. But once a person has a rich life, a lot more money doesn`t mean more happiness.
If money were everything, all millionaires would have real love, true friendship, good health and a long life. However,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2132.txt | In today's world many people seem to be hungry for money. Money does have its most useful effect on the poor. But once a person has a rich life, a lot more money doesn`t mean more happiness.
If money were everything, all millionaires would have real love, true friendship, good health and a long life. However, this is ... | [
"have much money",
"have the longest living",
"love their money",
"have true love"
] |
In the experiments, _ male rats freed their trapped partners. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New experiments discover rats showing sympathy and helping other rodents .It is a characteristic some scientists thought was reserved only for humans and higher animals.
In repeated tests, rats freed another trapped rat in their cage, even when yummy chocolate served as an attraction.24 of the 30 rats opened ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21657.txt | New experiments discover rats showing sympathy and helping other rodents .It is a characteristic some scientists thought was reserved only for humans and higher animals.
In repeated tests, rats freed another trapped rat in their cage, even when yummy chocolate served as an attraction.24 of the 30 rats opened the trap ... | [
"6",
"18",
"24",
"30"
] |
. The actress got the painter's bill _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A beautiful and very successful actress was the star for a new musical show. Her home was in the countryside, but she did not want to go back there every night, so she bought an expensive house in the centre of the city, got some beautiful furniture and got a man to paint the rooms in new colours.
It was ver... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6884.txt | A beautiful and very successful actress was the star for a new musical show. Her home was in the countryside, but she did not want to go back there every night, so she bought an expensive house in the centre of the city, got some beautiful furniture and got a man to paint the rooms in new colours.
It was very difficu... | [
"to ask for the money of his painting work.",
"to ask her to pay for his watching her show",
"in which he showed his thanks for the tickets",
"in which he expressed his dissatisfaction"
] |
The passage is mainly developed by _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is hardly surprising that clothing manufacturers follow certain uniform standards for various features of clothes. What seems strange, however, is that the standard adopted for women is the opposite of the one for men. Take a look at the way your clothes button. Men's clothes tend to button from the rig... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high742.txt | It is hardly surprising that clothing manufacturers follow certain uniform standards for various features of clothes. What seems strange, however, is that the standard adopted for women is the opposite of the one for men. Take a look at the way your clothes button. Men's clothes tend to button from the right, and w... | [
"analyzing causes",
"making comparisons",
"examining differences",
"following the time order"
] |
Why is Sonia in support of shorter school holidays? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In many countries, schools have long summer holidays, with shorter holidays in between.However, a new report suggests shortening school holidays to stop children forgetting what they have learnt during the long summer break.Instead of three school terms, it says, there should be five eight-week terms.And there... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10681.txt | In many countries, schools have long summer holidays, with shorter holidays in between.However, a new report suggests shortening school holidays to stop children forgetting what they have learnt during the long summer break.Instead of three school terms, it says, there should be five eight-week terms.And there should b... | [
"She doesn't get any summer holidays in her jobs.",
"She is worried that her children will forget what they've learnt.",
"She can't afford to pay someone to look after her children.",
"She can't get anyone to look after her children in summer."
] |
The main idea of the passage is that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In kindergarten your idea of a good friend was the person who let you have the red crayon when all that was left was the ugly black one.
In first grade your idea of a good friend was the person who went to the bathroom with you and held your hand as you walked through the scary halls.
In second grade your ide... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4125.txt | In kindergarten your idea of a good friend was the person who let you have the red crayon when all that was left was the ugly black one.
In first grade your idea of a good friend was the person who went to the bathroom with you and held your hand as you walked through the scary halls.
In second grade your idea of a go... | [
"Everyone needs friends in his life",
"Friends are important in our daily life",
"We need the same friends no matter how old we are",
"We need different friends in our different life stages"
] |
Leif’s apple tree has 14 apples and his orange tree has 2 dozen oranges. How many more oranges does he have than apples? | He has 2 x 12 = <<2*12=24>>24 oranges.
He has 24 - 14 = <<24-14=10>>10 more oranges than apples.
#### 10 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Leif’s apple tree has 14 apples and his orange tree has 2 dozen oranges. How many more oranges does he have than apples? | He has 2 x 12 = <<2*12=24>>24 oranges.
He has 24 - 14 = <<24-14=10>>10 more oranges than apples.
#### 10 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why Mencius and his mother were quite poor? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Mencius was a little boy, his father died. Mencius and his mother were quite poor. One day Mencius returned home from school and found his mother making some cloth. It was very beautiful and expensive.
"How much of the book have you read today?" Mencius' mother asked him. "I haven't read any of it yet." ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5570.txt | When Mencius was a little boy, his father died. Mencius and his mother were quite poor. One day Mencius returned home from school and found his mother making some cloth. It was very beautiful and expensive.
"How much of the book have you read today?" Mencius' mother asked him. "I haven't read any of it yet." Mencius r... | [
"Because his father died when Mencius was a child.",
"Because his father was ill in bed.",
"Because his mother cut the cloth.",
"Because the cloth his mother made was very cheap."
] |
Some people in Japan take foreign language classes to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you finish high school or university, is learning done? The answer is "no". In many countries, people continue learning all their lives. Why is lifelong learning important? How can it help you? Let's look at one example of lifelong learning in Japan.
Why is lifelong learning important?
You go to school an... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle413.txt | When you finish high school or university, is learning done? The answer is "no". In many countries, people continue learning all their lives. Why is lifelong learning important? How can it help you? Let's look at one example of lifelong learning in Japan.
Why is lifelong learning important?
You go to school and learn. ... | [
"get a job",
"learn new things",
"get good grades",
"finish college"
] |
The word " density" in the text suggests a measurement of the planet's _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For the first time, scientists have found a planet beyond the solar system that not only is the same size as Earth, but has the same proportions of iron and rock, a key step in an ongoing quest to find potentially habitable sister worlds.
The planet, known as Kepler-78b, circles a star that is slightly sma... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18520.txt | For the first time, scientists have found a planet beyond the solar system that not only is the same size as Earth, but has the same proportions of iron and rock, a key step in an ongoing quest to find potentially habitable sister worlds.
The planet, known as Kepler-78b, circles a star that is slightly smaller than... | [
"volume",
"size",
"weight",
"thickness"
] |
Which of the following is a reason for the cutting and burning of forests? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is often said that man has become the enemy of our planet. This is no exaggeration , for reports show that man's greed has done much to destroy the earth. Man, in his greedy desire for financial growth, has polluted the air, land and water, and has robbed our valuable natural resources. Man's industrial pla... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5288.txt | It is often said that man has become the enemy of our planet. This is no exaggeration , for reports show that man's greed has done much to destroy the earth. Man, in his greedy desire for financial growth, has polluted the air, land and water, and has robbed our valuable natural resources. Man's industrial plants pour ... | [
"To build houses for more population.",
"To have land for agriculture.",
"To export trees to other countries.",
"To build industrial plants."
] |
We can learn from the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Outline programme for the State Visit of the President of The People's Republic of China, Mr XiJinping, accompanied by Madame Peng Liyuan, 20 to 23 October 2015.
MONDAY 19 OCTOBER
The President of The People's Republic of China will arrive privately in the UK on Monday evening, 19th October, at Heathrow Airpor... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12928.txt | Outline programme for the State Visit of the President of The People's Republic of China, Mr XiJinping, accompanied by Madame Peng Liyuan, 20 to 23 October 2015.
MONDAY 19 OCTOBER
The President of The People's Republic of China will arrive privately in the UK on Monday evening, 19th October, at Heathrow Airport. They w... | [
"speeches are usually given at the start of a Banquet",
"The Queen will greet and see off President Xi at the Airport",
"a welcome ceremony and farewell ceremony will be arranged by the UK",
"Huawei Technologies has been cooperating with British for more than a decade"
] |
What is the purpose of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Repeated cases of child abuse in China have shocked the country. They also have led to more protection of children's rights. But rights activists say the government and private groups need to do more to help children in need.
A small child protection service in Shanghai is trying to stop neglect and violence... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13426.txt | Repeated cases of child abuse in China have shocked the country. They also have led to more protection of children's rights. But rights activists say the government and private groups need to do more to help children in need.
A small child protection service in Shanghai is trying to stop neglect and violence against ... | [
"To explain the bad need to solve child abuse in China.",
"To call on people to have pity on abused children.",
"To help abused children find a happy ending.",
"To raise the government's concerns to protect children."
] |
Henry was the first to _ cars. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cars are the most important part of life in the United States. Without a car most people feel that they are poor. And even if a person is poor he doesn't feel really poor when he has a car.
Henry Ford was the man who first started making cars in large numbers. He probably doesn't know how much the car was goin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22366.txt | Cars are the most important part of life in the United States. Without a car most people feel that they are poor. And even if a person is poor he doesn't feel really poor when he has a car.
Henry Ford was the man who first started making cars in large numbers. He probably doesn't know how much the car was going to affe... | [
"find out",
"find",
"sell",
"produce"
] |
The author loves the charity shop mainly because of _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I love charity shops and so do lots of other people in Britain because you find quite a few of them on every high street. The charity shop is a British institution, selling everything from clothes to electric goods, all at very good prices. You can get things you won't find in the shops anymore. The thing I li... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11985.txt | I love charity shops and so do lots of other people in Britain because you find quite a few of them on every high street. The charity shop is a British institution, selling everything from clothes to electric goods, all at very good prices. You can get things you won't find in the shops anymore. The thing I like best a... | [
"its convenient location",
"its great variety of goods",
"its spirit of goodwill",
"its nice shopping environment"
] |
Where can we most likely read this text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Apparently your mom had it right when she threatened to wash your mouth out with soap if you talked dirty. Lying really does create a desire to clean the "dirty" body part, according to a study by University of Michigan.
"The references to 'dirty hands' or 'dirty mouths' in everyday language suggest that peopl... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21288.txt | Apparently your mom had it right when she threatened to wash your mouth out with soap if you talked dirty. Lying really does create a desire to clean the "dirty" body part, according to a study by University of Michigan.
"The references to 'dirty hands' or 'dirty mouths' in everyday language suggest that people think a... | [
"In a scientist's diary.",
"In a class experiment report.",
"In a social column of a newspaper.",
"In a popular science magazine."
] |
The article tells us that_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Steve Jobs-A surprising success.
Nothing in the early years of Steve Job's life suggested that he would be so successful. Born in San Francisco, the child of two students, he was adopted and grew up close to Silicon Valley. While at company-and he and his best friend Steve Wozniak got summer jobs there.
After ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15315.txt | Steve Jobs-A surprising success.
Nothing in the early years of Steve Job's life suggested that he would be so successful. Born in San Francisco, the child of two students, he was adopted and grew up close to Silicon Valley. While at company-and he and his best friend Steve Wozniak got summer jobs there.
After finishing... | [
"Steve Jobs's parents lived in San Francisco",
"Steve Jobs's parents were rich",
"Steve Jobs's parents worked at Hewlett-Packard",
"Steve Jobs didn't know his real parents"
] |
What is defined as a repeating series of events that include growth, dna synthesis, and cell division? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is defined as a repeating series of events that include growth, dna synthesis, and cell division? | cell cycle | science | null | null | null | puberty | photosynthesis | meiosis | cell cycle | Cell division is just one of several stages that a cell goes through during its lifetime. The cell cycle is a repeating series of events that include growth, DNA synthesis, and cell division. The cell cycle in prokaryotes is quite simple: the cell grows, its DNA replicates, and the cell divides. In eukaryotes, the cell... | null | null | null |
What is responsible for the foul smell of rancid butt? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is responsible for the foul smell of rancid butt? | butyric acid | science | null | null | null | ibogaine acid | Fatty Acid | affixed acid | butyric acid | 25°C is 4.83. Butyric acid is responsible for the foul smell of rancid butter. | null | null | null |
Long time ago, people spent their weekends _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Weekends are important for us. We can relax ourselves. Do you know what Americans in the early twentieth century (1900~1925) did on weekends? What do you do on weekends now? In the early twentieth century, people spent lots of time at home on weekends. Then, new inventions changed the weekends.
*People used el... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7319.txt | Weekends are important for us. We can relax ourselves. Do you know what Americans in the early twentieth century (1900~1925) did on weekends? What do you do on weekends now? In the early twentieth century, people spent lots of time at home on weekends. Then, new inventions changed the weekends.
*People used electric st... | [
"at home",
"in the theatres",
"outdoors",
"in Disney World"
] |
As for the application of windmills,Europe _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Windmills dot the landscape,producing a renewable energy source.Our pioneer ancestors established windmills as a means of bringing water to the surface.To tell the truth,the history of wind energy is very long.Since early recorded history,people have been _ the energy of the wind.Wind energy drove boats along ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13998.txt | Windmills dot the landscape,producing a renewable energy source.Our pioneer ancestors established windmills as a means of bringing water to the surface.To tell the truth,the history of wind energy is very long.Since early recorded history,people have been _ the energy of the wind.Wind energy drove boats along the Nile ... | [
"became well-known all over the world first",
"first began food production",
"increased trade activities with other places",
"followed the example of the Middle East"
] |
Which of the following is true according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There once lived a young man who thought himself to be poor. One day he went to a wise man to ask how to become rich. The wise man said, "Young man, you are already rich now."
"But where is my wealth?" the young man asked.
"It is with you. Your eyes are your wealth. You use them to see this world. You use them... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6727.txt | There once lived a young man who thought himself to be poor. One day he went to a wise man to ask how to become rich. The wise man said, "Young man, you are already rich now."
"But where is my wealth?" the young man asked.
"It is with you. Your eyes are your wealth. You use them to see this world. You use them to see a... | [
"We can overuse our wealth.",
"We should treasure our wealth.",
"The wise man told the young man how to make money.",
"What you have now is what someone else can luckily have."
] |
The passage is most probably _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How many coins have you got in your pocket right now? Three? Two? or One?
With a phonecard you can make up to 200 calls without any change at all.
1. _
Go to a telephone box marked "Phonecard". Put in your card to start, make your call and when you have finished, a screen tells you how much is left on your ca... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12445.txt | How many coins have you got in your pocket right now? Three? Two? or One?
With a phonecard you can make up to 200 calls without any change at all.
1. _
Go to a telephone box marked "Phonecard". Put in your card to start, make your call and when you have finished, a screen tells you how much is left on your card.
It co... | [
"a warning",
"a notice",
"an advertisement",
"an announcement"
] |
Theresa has 5 more than thrice as many video games as Julia. Julia has a third as many video games as Tory. If Tory has 6 video games, how many video games does Theresa have? | Julia has 1/3*6=<<1/3*6=2>>2 video games.
Theresa has 3*2+5=<<3*2+5=11>>11 video games.
#### 11 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Theresa has 5 more than thrice as many video games as Julia. Julia has a third as many video games as Tory. If Tory has 6 video games, how many video games does Theresa have? | Julia has 1/3*6=<<1/3*6=2>>2 video games.
Theresa has 3*2+5=<<3*2+5=11>>11 video games.
#### 11 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is the main idea of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
SHANGHAI - Health experts in Shanghai are calling for more protection for young children as the latest research shows about half of the youngsters are suffering from secondhand smoke.
About 45 percent of children suffer passive smoking in families, 50 percent in public places, and almost 6 percent on public tr... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15933.txt | SHANGHAI - Health experts in Shanghai are calling for more protection for young children as the latest research shows about half of the youngsters are suffering from secondhand smoke.
About 45 percent of children suffer passive smoking in families, 50 percent in public places, and almost 6 percent on public transportat... | [
"About half of the youngsters are suffering from secondhand smoke.",
"Experts are calling for more protection for youngsters from smoking.",
"More and more youngsters are picking up the habit of smoking.",
"Smoking does great harm to the health of the youngsters."
] |
What can we know from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The day was Thankful Thursday. It's a weekly tradition that my two little girls and I began years ago. Thursday has become our day to go out and make a positive contribution. On this particular Thursday, we had no idea exactly what we were going to do. At noon, I drove to a McDonald's with my daughters because... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15871.txt | The day was Thankful Thursday. It's a weekly tradition that my two little girls and I began years ago. Thursday has become our day to go out and make a positive contribution. On this particular Thursday, we had no idea exactly what we were going to do. At noon, I drove to a McDonald's with my daughters because they kep... | [
"The author finally realized what she did was of use to the poor.",
"The author would stop doing her acts of kindness to the poor.",
"The author's daughters found their mother cried at the end of the day.",
"The author's daughters would make friends with the woman's daughter."
] |
What made Huang Naihui disabled? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Huang Naihui was born in 1964 in Taipei. When he was a child, he had a very high fever, which made him partially paralyzed.
His parents were afraid that he would bring bad luck to the family and abandoned him. But his grandmother brought him up. It was at the age of 13 that he went to school. At the age of 22,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3864.txt | Huang Naihui was born in 1964 in Taipei. When he was a child, he had a very high fever, which made him partially paralyzed.
His parents were afraid that he would bring bad luck to the family and abandoned him. But his grandmother brought him up. It was at the age of 13 that he went to school. At the age of 22, he would... | [
"A high fever.",
"The hot weather.",
"The hunger.",
"The cold."
] |
Mr Johnson was _ last night. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Johnson worked in a hospital. Three years ago, when he was sixty-eight, he retired. But a lot of people come to ask him to look them over. He's very busy in the daytime and he wants to have a good rest at night.
Half a year ago a young man moved in the room upstairs. At first he was quiet. The old man was ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle695.txt | Mr. Johnson worked in a hospital. Three years ago, when he was sixty-eight, he retired. But a lot of people come to ask him to look them over. He's very busy in the daytime and he wants to have a good rest at night.
Half a year ago a young man moved in the room upstairs. At first he was quiet. The old man was satisfied... | [
"angry",
"happy",
"sad",
"strange"
] |
According to the passage, what do we know about Yeats's life? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
William Butler Yeats, a most famous Irish writer, was born in Dublin on June 13, 1865. His childhood lacked the harmony that was typical of a happy family. Later, Yeats shocked his family by saying that he remembered "little of childhood but its pain". In fact, he inherited excellent taste in art from his fam... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5362.txt | William Butler Yeats, a most famous Irish writer, was born in Dublin on June 13, 1865. His childhood lacked the harmony that was typical of a happy family. Later, Yeats shocked his family by saying that he remembered "little of childhood but its pain". In fact, he inherited excellent taste in art from his family--both... | [
"Yeats founded the first Irish theater",
"Yeats stuck to modern forms in his poetry",
"Yeats began to produce his best works from the 1910s",
"Yeats was not favored by the public until the 1923 Noble Prize"
] |
Animals that have been modified to express recombinant dna are called what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Animals that have been modified to express recombinant dna are called what? | transgenic animals | science | null | null | null | aquatic animals | reproducing animals | mammalian animals | transgenic animals | Transgenic Animals Although several recombinant proteins used in medicine are successfully produced in bacteria, some proteins require a eukaryotic animal host for proper processing. For this reason, the desired genes are cloned and expressed in animals, such as sheep, goats, chickens, and mice. Animals that have been ... | null | null | null |
My mother had to go back to work partly because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Just after my birth I remember lying in the stable with my mother and looking out the door, I could see a lovely, big field with trees around the edge and a good-sized pond to drink from. And there in the stable, while all of the other horses ate grass, I remember drinking my mother's milk.
Usually, in the mor... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19960.txt | Just after my birth I remember lying in the stable with my mother and looking out the door, I could see a lovely, big field with trees around the edge and a good-sized pond to drink from. And there in the stable, while all of the other horses ate grass, I remember drinking my mother's milk.
Usually, in the morning and ... | [
"the horse owner no longer liked my mother",
"I no longer needed my mother",
"no other horses could help the farmer",
"I was old enough to eat grass"
] |
Unemployment in the Netherlands has affected _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
They are among the 250, 000 people under the age of 25 who are out of work in the Netherlands, a group that makes up 40 percent of the nation's unemployed. A storm of anger boils up at the government-sponsored youth center, even among those who are continuing their studies.
"We study for jobs that don't exis... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16125.txt | They are among the 250, 000 people under the age of 25 who are out of work in the Netherlands, a group that makes up 40 percent of the nation's unemployed. A storm of anger boils up at the government-sponsored youth center, even among those who are continuing their studies.
"We study for jobs that don't exist," Nicol... | [
"about 0.6 million people",
"250,000 people",
"1ess than half of the population",
"one million people"
] |
What does the writer advise people to do? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"You are what you eat," says the old saying. So how can we know what food is healthy? Unluckily, a lot of food that looks good may have pollution. Where is the pollution from? It has something to do with how people produce food: growing it on the farm, processing it in factories, and making it ready for you t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6714.txt | "You are what you eat," says the old saying. So how can we know what food is healthy? Unluckily, a lot of food that looks good may have pollution. Where is the pollution from? It has something to do with how people produce food: growing it on the farm, processing it in factories, and making it ready for you to eat.
He... | [
"To have processed drinks.",
"To grow vegetables by themselves.",
"To cook at home.",
"To visit farms."
] |
What attitude does Dr. Fiona Adshead have towards the campaign? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Getting in touch with nature can help keep people fit, reducing the burden of sickness on the health service, conservation experts say.
Natural England is starting a campaign to get people to spend more time outside among the country's wildlife and natural environment. The aim of the campaign is to get... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21925.txt | Getting in touch with nature can help keep people fit, reducing the burden of sickness on the health service, conservation experts say.
Natural England is starting a campaign to get people to spend more time outside among the country's wildlife and natural environment. The aim of the campaign is to get people t... | [
"Unconcerned.",
"Objective.",
"Supportive.",
"Disappointed."
] |
Jay & Gloria were hosting a 4th of July party at their house. Jay invited 22 people and Gloria invited 36. They wanted to buy small American flags for everyone. The craft store was having a sale on small flags, 5 flags for $1.00. If they wanted all of their guests to have a flag and they also wanted 1 flag each, ho... | Jay invited 22 guests and Gloria invited 36 so they invited 22+36 = <<22+36=58>>58 guests
They also each wanted a flag so in total they would need 1+1+58 = <<1+1+58=60>>60 flags
The craft store has them on sale at 5 for $1.00 and they need 60 flags so the flags will cost them 60/5 = $12.00
#### 12 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jay & Gloria were hosting a 4th of July party at their house. Jay invited 22 people and Gloria invited 36. They wanted to buy small American flags for everyone. The craft store was having a sale on small flags, 5 flags for $1.00. If they wanted all of their guests to have a flag and they also wanted 1 flag each, ho... | Jay invited 22 guests and Gloria invited 36 so they invited 22+36 = <<22+36=58>>58 guests
They also each wanted a flag so in total they would need 1+1+58 = <<1+1+58=60>>60 flags
The craft store has them on sale at 5 for $1.00 and they need 60 flags so the flags will cost them 60/5 = $12.00
#### 12 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The trade winds are nearest what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The trade winds are nearest what? | equator | science | null | null | null | inland | boundary plates | poles | equator | The wind belts have names. The Trade Winds are nearest the equator. The next belt is the westerlies. Finally are the polar easterlies. The names are the same in both hemispheres. | null | null | null |
Which of the following doesn't affect the sound of a guitar? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It all starts with a tree.In fact, it starts with several trees.Since the first modern guitars were made in northern Spain over 150 years ago, crafts persons have known the wood to be used is important in making a guitar.
Every guitar is made of several different kinds of wood.Each piece is carefully chosen an... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20754.txt | It all starts with a tree.In fact, it starts with several trees.Since the first modern guitars were made in northern Spain over 150 years ago, crafts persons have known the wood to be used is important in making a guitar.
Every guitar is made of several different kinds of wood.Each piece is carefully chosen and then cu... | [
"soundboard",
"strings",
"neck",
"color1"
] |
Bob has a cube of silver that measures 3 inches on each side. A cubic inch of silver weighs 6 ounces. Each ounce of silver sells for $25. He sells it for 110% of its silver value. How much does he sell it for? | The silver has a volume of 3*3*3=<<3*3*3=27>>27 cubic inches
So it weighs 27*6=<<27*6=162>>162 ounces
So its value is 162*25=$<<162*25=4050>>4050
That means he sold it for 4050*1.1=$<<4050*1.1=4455>>4455
#### 4455 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Bob has a cube of silver that measures 3 inches on each side. A cubic inch of silver weighs 6 ounces. Each ounce of silver sells for $25. He sells it for 110% of its silver value. How much does he sell it for? | The silver has a volume of 3*3*3=<<3*3*3=27>>27 cubic inches
So it weighs 27*6=<<27*6=162>>162 ounces
So its value is 162*25=$<<162*25=4050>>4050
That means he sold it for 4050*1.1=$<<4050*1.1=4455>>4455
#### 4455 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is the official suggestion of drinking alcohol? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Britain,it's bottoms up from the week before Christmas till the last firework explodes in the sky announcing the new year,.The last Friday before Christmas popularly known as'Mad Friday'--is one of the busiest periods for the country's pubs and clubs.
But it's not just the bars that get busy.Ambulances and ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13773.txt | In Britain,it's bottoms up from the week before Christmas till the last firework explodes in the sky announcing the new year,.The last Friday before Christmas popularly known as'Mad Friday'--is one of the busiest periods for the country's pubs and clubs.
But it's not just the bars that get busy.Ambulances and A&E depar... | [
"Women shouldn't drink any alcoho1.",
"People should stay away from alcoho1.",
"Men may drink 3 to 4 units of alcohol at least.",
"Moderate alcohol drinking can be accepted."
] |
What would be the best title for the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many cities around the world today are heavily polluted. Careless methods of production and lack of consumer demand for environment friendly products have contributed to the pollution problem. One result is that millions of tons of glass, paper, plastic and metal container are produced, and these are difficu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19055.txt | Many cities around the world today are heavily polluted. Careless methods of production and lack of consumer demand for environment friendly products have contributed to the pollution problem. One result is that millions of tons of glass, paper, plastic and metal container are produced, and these are difficult to get... | [
"Business and People",
"Business Goes Green",
"Shopping Habits Are Changing",
"Supermarkets and Green Products"
] |
Global warming is an important cause of koalas' reduction because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Australia's koalas could be wiped out within 30 years unless urgent action is taken to stop the losing in population, according to researchers They say development, climate change and bushfires have all combined to reduce the number of wild koalas sharply. The Australian Koala Foundation said a recent survey s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9724.txt | Australia's koalas could be wiped out within 30 years unless urgent action is taken to stop the losing in population, according to researchers They say development, climate change and bushfires have all combined to reduce the number of wild koalas sharply. The Australian Koala Foundation said a recent survey showed the... | [
"koalas can hardly stand the hot weather",
"koalas cannot get enough water to drink",
"the leaves koalas eat are losing nutritional value",
"the leaves koalas eat cannot grow in hot weather"
] |
What is author's purpose in writing to alcohol? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To Mr. Alcohol
You've been with us for a long time. I won't forget all the pain you've caused for us.
Do you remember the night you almost took my father's life? I do. He loves you. Sometimes I think he loves you more than he loves me. He's addicted to you, to the way you promise to rid him of his problems onl... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13977.txt | To Mr. Alcohol
You've been with us for a long time. I won't forget all the pain you've caused for us.
Do you remember the night you almost took my father's life? I do. He loves you. Sometimes I think he loves you more than he loves me. He's addicted to you, to the way you promise to rid him of his problems only to caus... | [
"To introduce Mr. Alcohol to the readers",
"To show how much alcohol can hurt people.",
"To describe the harm alcohol did to his family.",
"To show the great fun that alcohol can bring to people's life."
] |
Why do dolphins join others from different groups? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people say dolphins are very intelligent. They seem to be able to think, understand, and learn things quickly. But are they smart like humans or more than cats or dogs? Dolphins use their brains differently from people. But scientists say dolphin intelligence and human intelligence are similar in some way... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8566.txt | Many people say dolphins are very intelligent. They seem to be able to think, understand, and learn things quickly. But are they smart like humans or more than cats or dogs? Dolphins use their brains differently from people. But scientists say dolphin intelligence and human intelligence are similar in some ways. How?
F... | [
"To learn to \"talk\".",
"To meet their families.",
"To play games.",
"To find food."
] |
Guanfu Museum, according to the city government, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ma Weidu is the founder and curator of Guanfu Museum, which is the first private museum in China. With mainly Chinese artifacts on exhibition, the museum was founded on Jan. 18,l 997.It was not well-known by the public until 2008.
On Jan. l,2008,Ma Weidu was invited to be the guest in the flagship CCTV progra... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2672.txt | Ma Weidu is the founder and curator of Guanfu Museum, which is the first private museum in China. With mainly Chinese artifacts on exhibition, the museum was founded on Jan. 18,l 997.It was not well-known by the public until 2008.
On Jan. l,2008,Ma Weidu was invited to be the guest in the flagship CCTV program "Lectur... | [
"will be painted",
"has to hold a new exhibition",
"has to move to a new place",
"has to be enlarged"
] |
Why are you expected to return your key when you leave? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Staying in a Homestay in Canada will give you an excellent opportunity to improve your English conversation skills and know more about Canada customs and cultures. Our homestay families are located in areas of Vancouver,Toronto and Montreal,Canada,living from 40 to 60 minutes from the school. These homes are s... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19620.txt | Staying in a Homestay in Canada will give you an excellent opportunity to improve your English conversation skills and know more about Canada customs and cultures. Our homestay families are located in areas of Vancouver,Toronto and Montreal,Canada,living from 40 to 60 minutes from the school. These homes are safe,secur... | [
"The homestay family can stay safe.",
"There are not enough keys.",
"The room can be cleaned easily.",
"The key may be lost."
] |
Microfilaments are mostly concentrated just beneath what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Microfilaments are mostly concentrated just beneath what? | the cell membrane | science | null | null | null | the cytoplasm | the nucleus | the cell wall | the cell membrane | Microfilaments , shown as (b) in Figure below , are made of two thin actin chains that are twisted around one another. Microfilaments are mostly concentrated just beneath the cell membrane, where they support the cell and help the cell keep its shape. Microfilaments form cytoplasmatic extentions, such as pseudopodia an... | null | null | null |
What is required for both the synthesis and breakdown of molecules? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is required for both the synthesis and breakdown of molecules? | energy | science | null | null | null | heating | sunlight | mixing | energy | Introduction Virtually every task performed by living organisms requires energy. Energy is needed to perform heavy labor and exercise, but humans also use a great deal of energy while thinking, and even during sleep. In fact, the living cells of every organism constantly use energy. Nutrients and other molecules are im... | null | null | null |
Wynter went to her local town bike shop to buy her sister a bicycle as her birthday gift. While at the shop, Wynter counted 50 bicycles and 20 tricycles. How many wheels in total did the vehicles she saw have? | The bicycles had a total of 50 bikes * 2 wheels/bike = <<50*2=100>>100 wheels.
There were 20 trikes * 3 wheels/trike = <<20*3=60>>60 wheels for the tricycles.
The total number of wheels is 100 wheels + 60 wheels = <<100+60=160>>160 wheels
#### 160 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Wynter went to her local town bike shop to buy her sister a bicycle as her birthday gift. While at the shop, Wynter counted 50 bicycles and 20 tricycles. How many wheels in total did the vehicles she saw have? | The bicycles had a total of 50 bikes * 2 wheels/bike = <<50*2=100>>100 wheels.
There were 20 trikes * 3 wheels/trike = <<20*3=60>>60 wheels for the tricycles.
The total number of wheels is 100 wheels + 60 wheels = <<100+60=160>>160 wheels
#### 160 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
When did Jolin Tsai publish "Jolin's English Diary Book" ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
JOLIN Tsai , a famous singer, has become an English teacher! But she is not staying in a classroom to give you talks in English.Instead, she has published a new book, "Jolin's English Diary Book".It came out in Taiwan in March.Jolin is helping you learn English in a _ way and give you useful words for life ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2563.txt | JOLIN Tsai , a famous singer, has become an English teacher! But she is not staying in a classroom to give you talks in English.Instead, she has published a new book, "Jolin's English Diary Book".It came out in Taiwan in March.Jolin is helping you learn English in a _ way and give you useful words for life outside y... | [
"In May",
"In April",
"In March",
"In June"
] |
"Look out " here means _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
First Frenchman: I once heard someone shout, "Look out." I put my head out of a window and a glass of water fell on me. It seems that "look out" may mean "Don't look out."
Second Frenchman: I was once on a ship and heard the captain shout, "All hands on deck . I put my hands on the deck and someone walked on ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3618.txt | First Frenchman: I once heard someone shout, "Look out." I put my head out of a window and a glass of water fell on me. It seems that "look out" may mean "Don't look out."
Second Frenchman: I was once on a ship and heard the captain shout, "All hands on deck . I put my hands on the deck and someone walked on them."
Th... | [
"Help me.",
"A glass of water fell from the window.",
"Take care.",
"Put your head out of the window and look out."
] |
We can learn from the passage that story-writing teachers _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While most teachers enjoy the summer break from work, other teachers try to find part-time work during that time. If you're one of those teachers who are finding part-time work during the summer, writing for children might be the right job you're looking for.
During the school year, you're very familiar with c... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9210.txt | While most teachers enjoy the summer break from work, other teachers try to find part-time work during that time. If you're one of those teachers who are finding part-time work during the summer, writing for children might be the right job you're looking for.
During the school year, you're very familiar with children i... | [
"should read their stories to the students",
"should borrow books from the school library",
"think writing stories is a difficult part-time job",
"think teaching can provide them with ideas for stories"
] |
I run 12 miles in 90 minutes. What is my average speed in miles per hour? | First convert 90 minutes to hours: 90 minutes / 60 minutes/hours = <<90/60=1.5>>1.5 hours.
In 1 hour, I run 12 miles / 1.5 hours = <<12/1.5=8>>8 miles/hour.
#### 8 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | I run 12 miles in 90 minutes. What is my average speed in miles per hour? | First convert 90 minutes to hours: 90 minutes / 60 minutes/hours = <<90/60=1.5>>1.5 hours.
In 1 hour, I run 12 miles / 1.5 hours = <<12/1.5=8>>8 miles/hour.
#### 8 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
This article mainly tells about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you buy a T-shirt, or a fur coat in a store, it often carries a label telling who made it or from what store it was bought. Instead, some labels show the dress is famous and it is very expensive, so buyers secretly wish they could be carried forever. On the other hand, buyers who deal with the cheapest pr... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20830.txt | When you buy a T-shirt, or a fur coat in a store, it often carries a label telling who made it or from what store it was bought. Instead, some labels show the dress is famous and it is very expensive, so buyers secretly wish they could be carried forever. On the other hand, buyers who deal with the cheapest products wo... | [
"making clothes",
"protecting buyers by law",
"keeping the buyers informed",
"businessmen and sellers"
] |
The author wrote the passage to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Driving to a friend's house on a recent evening, I was attracted by the sight of the full moon rising just above my friend's rooftops. I stopped to watch it for a few moments, thinking about what a pity it was that most city people, myself included, usually miss sights like this because we spend most of our li... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high223.txt | Driving to a friend's house on a recent evening, I was attracted by the sight of the full moon rising just above my friend's rooftops. I stopped to watch it for a few moments, thinking about what a pity it was that most city people, myself included, usually miss sights like this because we spend most of our lives indoo... | [
"advise modern people to learn to live",
"show the love for the moonlight",
"express the feeling of returning to nature",
"want to communicate longing for modern life"
] |
Wu Yuan started to cut her finger with a knife because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A recent report from Fuzhou Daily says about 18% of Fuzhou teenagers can have problems with their minds(,).Some students become worried because they have to study very hard. Others have trouble getting on well with people like their parents and classmates.
Zhang Qiong, a junior 2 student from Fuzhou, could n... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6358.txt | A recent report from Fuzhou Daily says about 18% of Fuzhou teenagers can have problems with their minds(,).Some students become worried because they have to study very hard. Others have trouble getting on well with people like their parents and classmates.
Zhang Qiong, a junior 2 student from Fuzhou, could not unders... | [
"She couldn't get on well with her classmates even her parents",
"She couldn't understand her teachers in class.",
"She was afraid of exams.",
"She had no money for a new shirt."
] |
Which animal is preparing for a seasonal change in the environment? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Which animal is preparing for a seasonal change in the environment?
Choices:
A. a bat flying at night
B. a deer drinking water
C. an owl eating a mouse
D. a squirrel storing nuts | Correct answer: D | science | NYSEDREGENTS_2005_4_14 | {
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"an owl eating a mouse",
"a squirrel storing nuts"
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What regulates the cell cycle only when they are tightly bound to cdks? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What regulates the cell cycle only when they are tightly bound to cdks? | cyclins | science | null | null | null | hormones | kinases | subclades | cyclins | Cyclins regulate the cell cycle only when they are tightly bound to Cdks. To be fully active, the Cdk/cyclin complex must also be phosphorylated in specific locations. Like all kinases, Cdks are enzymes (kinases) that phosphorylate other proteins. Phosphorylation activates the protein by changing its shape. The protein... | null | null | null |
How does the author advise kids to keep in touch with relatives? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Finding time to read is an important part of developing reading and writing skills for all kids. And there are many easy and convenient ways to make reading a part of each day -- even when it's tough to find time to sit down with a book.
Car trips, waits in checkout lines and the doctor's office are all opport... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14280.txt | Finding time to read is an important part of developing reading and writing skills for all kids. And there are many easy and convenient ways to make reading a part of each day -- even when it's tough to find time to sit down with a book.
Car trips, waits in checkout lines and the doctor's office are all opportunities f... | [
"Make written communication.",
"Make a dialogue with each other.",
"Learn skills from them.",
"Read a catalogue together."
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last week when I was sitting in my office,I heard an elderly lady talking on the phone about her husband.Her husband's name was Ed.He dropped her off for her doctor's appointment and was going to park the car and wait for her.She was so upset that she started to cry.I knew I should take action.
The lady told m... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7502.txt | Last week when I was sitting in my office,I heard an elderly lady talking on the phone about her husband.Her husband's name was Ed.He dropped her off for her doctor's appointment and was going to park the car and wait for her.She was so upset that she started to cry.I knew I should take action.
The lady told me her nam... | [
"The author was Helen's friend.",
"The author had seen Ed before.",
"The author went to see his doctor.",
"The author worked in the hospital."
] |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For many people in the US,sports are not just for fun. They're almost a "religion".Thousands of sports fans buy expensive tickets to watch their favorite teams and athletes play in person .Other fans watch the games at home,sticking to their TV sets,never missing a game. Many a wife becomes a "sports widow" du... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20350.txt | For many people in the US,sports are not just for fun. They're almost a "religion".Thousands of sports fans buy expensive tickets to watch their favorite teams and athletes play in person .Other fans watch the games at home,sticking to their TV sets,never missing a game. Many a wife becomes a "sports widow" during her ... | [
"The US sports stars can earn a large sum of money via the media.",
"American students go in for various sports and athletic events.",
"Lots of American people take part in noncompetitive activities.",
"American people like to exchange different sports from each other."
] |
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