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Who is the king in the animal world according to the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lion is a special animal to Chinese people. A couple of stone lions, a male and a female , can often be seen in front of the gates of old buildings. The male lion is on the left with his right paw on a ball, and the female on the right. And her left paw is touching a baby animal.
The lion is the king in t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3079.txt | Lion is a special animal to Chinese people. A couple of stone lions, a male and a female , can often be seen in front of the gates of old buildings. The male lion is on the left with his right paw on a ball, and the female on the right. And her left paw is touching a baby animal.
The lion is the king in the animal... | [
"Tigers",
"Lions",
"Elephants",
"Bears"
] |
The silk thread found in the hair of an Egyptian mummy suggests that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New archaeological discovers suggest that trade between Europe and Asia along the Silk
Road probably began in some form many countries earlier than once thought. The findings, _ with a widening range of scientific and historical research, could add a fascinating new
page to the epic of the Silk Road.
The lates... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7249.txt | New archaeological discovers suggest that trade between Europe and Asia along the Silk
Road probably began in some form many countries earlier than once thought. The findings, _ with a widening range of scientific and historical research, could add a fascinating new
page to the epic of the Silk Road.
The latest and mos... | [
"Egyptians had probably travelled to China to buy silk",
"trade along the Silk Road began earlier than once thought",
"historical research often achieves fascinating results",
"new light can now be thrown on ancient trading practices"
] |
Which may NOT be right according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At least eight babies in East China'sprefix = st1 /AnhuiProvincehave died since last year. they died of serious deficiency disease which happened to them because of fake milk powders.
More than 100 other babies in Fuyang, mostly between three and five months old, are still in poor nutrition after drinking diff... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17793.txt | At least eight babies in East China'sprefix = st1 /AnhuiProvincehave died since last year. they died of serious deficiency disease which happened to them because of fake milk powders.
More than 100 other babies in Fuyang, mostly between three and five months old, are still in poor nutrition after drinking different kin... | [
"Fuyang is the only place where fake milk powders were found.",
"Deficiency disease is a kind of disease from the people who are in poor nutrition.",
"The baby victims became thinner and thinner and had large heads for their bodies after drinking the fake milk powders.",
"The milk powders the sick children at... |
The organizers of the competition hoped the schoolchildren would _ . . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you have bright ideas? Ideas or inventions that change society or, at least, make life easier for somebody? Perhaps we all do sometimes, but we don't often make the idea a reality. Recently, in Britain, there was a competition called British Designers for Tomorrow. The competition encourages young people to... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16568.txt | Do you have bright ideas? Ideas or inventions that change society or, at least, make life easier for somebody? Perhaps we all do sometimes, but we don't often make the idea a reality. Recently, in Britain, there was a competition called British Designers for Tomorrow. The competition encourages young people to carry ou... | [
"become good designers for future Britain",
"win as many prizes as they could",
"design something useful for the next day",
"invent something for immediate use"
] |
What was the weather like before school was over? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A little girl walked to and from school every day. Though it was not fine and clouds appeared in the sky that morning, the little girl made her daily trip to school as usual. When school was over, winds became stronger and it began to rain.
The mother of the little girl felt worried that her daughter would be ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2143.txt | A little girl walked to and from school every day. Though it was not fine and clouds appeared in the sky that morning, the little girl made her daily trip to school as usual. When school was over, winds became stronger and it began to rain.
The mother of the little girl felt worried that her daughter would be afraid wh... | [
"It was rainy.",
"It was fine.",
"It was just windy.",
"It was cloudy."
] |
When did the author and his brother notice the young man who had a flat tire? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last Friday my brother and I were driving home together after doing some shopping and gave our attention to an interesting conversation. Because of this distraction my brother took a wrong turn.
Unfortunately, the wrong turn took us towards a bridge and we had no way to turn back. Unwillingly, my brother paid... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1057.txt | Last Friday my brother and I were driving home together after doing some shopping and gave our attention to an interesting conversation. Because of this distraction my brother took a wrong turn.
Unfortunately, the wrong turn took us towards a bridge and we had no way to turn back. Unwillingly, my brother paid the brid... | [
"Before they arrived at a bridge.",
"When they were passing through an exit.",
"When the young man stopped them for help.",
"After they came back to the right road."
] |
The db gene encodes the which receptor? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The db gene encodes the which receptor? | leptin | science | null | null | null | estrogen | glucose | opioid | leptin | null | null | null | |
Which of the following wins greater customer satisfaction? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Watch out, Yahoo.There's a search engine out there with super speed and accuracy.It's really cool.
Google is the Web's largest search engine.In just two years it has gained a fame for surprising speed and accuracy, sending exactly what you're looking for in a second.The site now does this 40 million times a da... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17671.txt | Watch out, Yahoo.There's a search engine out there with super speed and accuracy.It's really cool.
Google is the Web's largest search engine.In just two years it has gained a fame for surprising speed and accuracy, sending exactly what you're looking for in a second.The site now does this 40 million times a day--a numb... | [
"Yahoo.",
"Google.",
"Page.",
"Brin."
] |
In which column of a newspaper could we find this text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Soccer has the FIFA World Cup. Tennis has the majors. Golf has the majors. Football has the Super Bowl. Basketball has the NBA. These major sports all have established leagues for professionals and amateurs, so why do they have a spot in the Olympics?
The Olympics isn't the most desirable title in these sports... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19312.txt | Soccer has the FIFA World Cup. Tennis has the majors. Golf has the majors. Football has the Super Bowl. Basketball has the NBA. These major sports all have established leagues for professionals and amateurs, so why do they have a spot in the Olympics?
The Olympics isn't the most desirable title in these sports. An Olym... | [
"Personal experiences.",
"Sports review.",
"Sports and hobbies.",
"Current events."
] |
From the passage, what is TRUE about the writer's family? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way, we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, "Lost my job. Family to feed."
At this store, a sight like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and made a comment on how bad it must be to have to stand outside in the ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7120.txt | My kids and I were heading into the supermarket over the weekend. On the way, we spotted a man holding a piece of paper that said, "Lost my job. Family to feed."
At this store, a sight like this is not normal. My 10-year-old noticed him and made a comment on how bad it must be to have to stand outside in the cold wind... | [
"There were two children in her family.",
"They lived a rich and generous life.",
"They helped the poor man at last.",
"They didn't have any money to help others."
] |
Which of the sentence is true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Smiths are going to visit Hong Kong next summer. They will fly there. They will spend about two weeks there.
First, they are going to visit all the places of interest in the city and also do some shopping. They can enjoy shopping until ten o'clock at night.
Second, they are going to eat delicious food the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4768.txt | The Smiths are going to visit Hong Kong next summer. They will fly there. They will spend about two weeks there.
First, they are going to visit all the places of interest in the city and also do some shopping. They can enjoy shopping until ten o'clock at night.
Second, they are going to eat delicious food there. There... | [
"It will take the Smiths two weeks to go to Hong Kong.",
"There are lots of interesting places in Hong Kong.",
"Visitors cannot take photos in Disneyland.",
"They aren't going to take photos there."
] |
The fire began in _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Great Fire of London started in the very early hours of 2 September 1666. In four days it destroyed more than three-quarters of the old city, where most of the houses were wooden and close together. Over one hundred people became homeless, but only a few lost their lives.
The fire started on Sunday morning... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4730.txt | The Great Fire of London started in the very early hours of 2 September 1666. In four days it destroyed more than three-quarters of the old city, where most of the houses were wooden and close together. Over one hundred people became homeless, but only a few lost their lives.
The fire started on Sunday morning in the h... | [
"a hotel",
"the palace",
"Pudding Lane",
"Thames Street"
] |
Video and audio signals are broadcast on these? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Video and audio signals are broadcast on these? | electromagnetic waves | science | null | null | null | thermal waves | mechanical waves | radiation waves | electromagnetic waves | video and audio signals broadcast on electromagnetic waves. | null | null | null |
Which of the following is true according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At age 61, identical twins Jeanne and Susan no longer look exactly alike. Susan smoked for many years and is an admitted sun worshipper, whose habits Jeanne does not share. A new study of twins suggests you can blame those coarse wrinkles, brown or pink spots on too much time in the sun, smoking, and being ove... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16046.txt | At age 61, identical twins Jeanne and Susan no longer look exactly alike. Susan smoked for many years and is an admitted sun worshipper, whose habits Jeanne does not share. A new study of twins suggests you can blame those coarse wrinkles, brown or pink spots on too much time in the sun, smoking, and being overweight.
... | [
"Jeanne and Susan share all the habits including smoking.",
"Skin aging is related more to environment and lifestyle than genetic factors.",
"Only identical twins can take part in the research.",
"Sunscreen use cannot help people have less skin damage."
] |
What can be the best title for the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently a study, led by Pedro Hallal of the Federal University, suggests that nearly a third of adults, 31%, are not getting enough exercise. That rates of exercise have declined is hardly a new discovery. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, technology and economic growth have helped to create a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6049.txt | Recently a study, led by Pedro Hallal of the Federal University, suggests that nearly a third of adults, 31%, are not getting enough exercise. That rates of exercise have declined is hardly a new discovery. Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, technology and economic growth have helped to create a world in... | [
"Worldwide Lack of Enough Exercise",
"New Health Discovery",
"Evolvement of Human Beings",
"Benefits of Taking Exercise"
] |
Which of the following statements is probably NOT true according to the news? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BEIJING, March, 17th --The Japanese automaker Toyota will _ some 4,400 units of FJ Cruiser cars in China over seat belt flaws, China's consumer quality watchdog said Saturday.
The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) said on its website that Toyota China will recall ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2992.txt | BEIJING, March, 17th --The Japanese automaker Toyota will _ some 4,400 units of FJ Cruiser cars in China over seat belt flaws, China's consumer quality watchdog said Saturday.
The General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine (AQSIQ) said on its website that Toyota China will recall these imp... | [
"Toyota will release its improvements on faulty cars in less than a month.",
"Chinese put more and more focus on the quality of their cars.",
"You may get the information about faulty cars on the website of AQSIQ.",
"It was AQSIQ that first exposed Volkswagen's DSG defects."
] |
What is the term for plants that lack vascular tissues, roots, leaves, seeds, and flowers? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the term for plants that lack vascular tissues, roots, leaves, seeds, and flowers? | bryophytes | science | null | null | null | conifers | chloroplasts | primates | bryophytes | Modern nonvascular plants are called bryophytes. There are about 17,000 bryophyte species. They include liverworts, hornworts, and mosses. Mosses are the most numerous group of bryophytes. You can see an example of moss in Figure below . Like the moss in the figure, most bryophytes are small. They lack not only vascula... | null | null | null |
Why did the colors quarrel? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel.
Green said, "Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority."
Blue interrupted, "You only think about the earth, but cons... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14389.txt | Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel.
Green said, "Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority."
Blue interrupted, "You only think about the earth, but consider the ... | [
"Because they often fought for some reasons.",
"Because they were not liked by each other.",
"Because they all claimed to be the best.",
"Because they all wanted to rule other colors."
] |
Song Siyu got some achievements in the military school except _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Beating is a sign of affection,cursing is a sign of love."
Many may not expect to hear the words of the old Chinese saying in these modern times--with parents wealthier and better educated than they have ever been--but experts say they still ring true.
Today,it seems,Chinese parents are more likely to send ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14512.txt | "Beating is a sign of affection,cursing is a sign of love."
Many may not expect to hear the words of the old Chinese saying in these modern times--with parents wealthier and better educated than they have ever been--but experts say they still ring true.
Today,it seems,Chinese parents are more likely to send their chi... | [
"taking a bath in a short time",
"improving his character",
"taking unreasonable criticism",
"having his meal with his eyes closed"
] |
The passage is probably taken from _ Edition. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have You Read Them?
Time
Time is a weekly news magazine founded by Briton Hadden and Henry R. Luce. Time's current circulation is about 4.3 million.Time summarizes the news concisely and completely, gives background, organizes and departmentalizes the news each week. It covers national and foreign affairs, boo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23002.txt | Have You Read Them?
Time
Time is a weekly news magazine founded by Briton Hadden and Henry R. Luce. Time's current circulation is about 4.3 million.Time summarizes the news concisely and completely, gives background, organizes and departmentalizes the news each week. It covers national and foreign affairs, books, art, ... | [
"Travel",
"Business",
"Finance",
"Advertisement"
] |
The money in the purse _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A famous doctor once received a little child who was badly ill. Thanks to his skill and care, his young patient got well and was soon able to get up and run about again.
The child's mother was very much obliged to the doctor, and she called on him to thank him for what he had done for her child. "Doctor," she ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6963.txt | A famous doctor once received a little child who was badly ill. Thanks to his skill and care, his young patient got well and was soon able to get up and run about again.
The child's mother was very much obliged to the doctor, and she called on him to thank him for what he had done for her child. "Doctor," she said, "yo... | [
"was only 150 pounds",
"was less than 200 pounds",
"was much more than the medical fee",
"was not enough for the medical fee"
] |
What do you call a simple machine consisting of a sloping surface that connects lower and higher elevations? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do you call a simple machine consisting of a sloping surface that connects lower and higher elevations? | inclined plane | science | null | null | null | jack | lever | wedge | inclined plane | An inclined plane is a simple machine consisting of a sloping surface that connects lower and higher elevations. The ideal mechanical advantage of an inclined plane is always greater than 1. | null | null | null |
We can learn from the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
March, April and May are months full of festivals and events all over the world. Here are some wonderful festivals around the world that happen in spring.
SongKran--Thailand
Dates: 13th-15th, April
In Thailand, it's time to celebrate the coming monsoon season, which will bring the rain many people have been lo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1777.txt | March, April and May are months full of festivals and events all over the world. Here are some wonderful festivals around the world that happen in spring.
SongKran--Thailand
Dates: 13th-15th, April
In Thailand, it's time to celebrate the coming monsoon season, which will bring the rain many people have been looking for... | [
"the Cherry Blossom Celebration usually lasts a long time in Japan",
"the Cherry Blossom Celebration is the most important festival in Japan",
"the time for the Cherry Blossom Celebration in Japan can be different yearly",
"people usually stay at home for celebration during the cherry blossom season."
] |
What was Ima' s attitude towards the purchase? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mr. Plant,
I am an enthusiastic camper and longtime X-Ports customer, but after being offended for the third time at your Sierra Vista location, I am writing to complain about your impolite employees.
Several months ago ,I bought a tent that leaked the first time I used it and wanted it replaced . When I... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9331.txt | Dear Mr. Plant,
I am an enthusiastic camper and longtime X-Ports customer, but after being offended for the third time at your Sierra Vista location, I am writing to complain about your impolite employees.
Several months ago ,I bought a tent that leaked the first time I used it and wanted it replaced . When I took it ... | [
"Doubtful.",
"Surprised.",
"Dissatisfied.",
"Uninterested"
] |
According to the French writer, we often need help from others, so we should _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A great French writer has said that we should help everyone as much as we can because we often need help ourselves. The small even can help the great. About this, he told the following story.
An ant was drinking at a small river and fell in. she tried her best to reach the side, but she couldn't move at all. T... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3156.txt | A great French writer has said that we should help everyone as much as we can because we often need help ourselves. The small even can help the great. About this, he told the following story.
An ant was drinking at a small river and fell in. she tried her best to reach the side, but she couldn't move at all. The poor a... | [
"help others as much as we can",
"help the people who may be useful to us",
"get as much help as we can",
"first need to help ourselves"
] |
How many tricks are mentioned in the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Even if you are naturally shy, these three tricks will help you to quickly build a new social circle in any new city.
1. Take pictures
One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or a party is that it gives you an excuse to get in touch with the person later. Everybody loves seeing pictures of th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1660.txt | Even if you are naturally shy, these three tricks will help you to quickly build a new social circle in any new city.
1. Take pictures
One of the great things about taking pictures at an event or a party is that it gives you an excuse to get in touch with the person later. Everybody loves seeing pictures of themselves,... | [
"Three.",
"Four.",
"Five.",
"Six."
] |
Why did the driver said sorry when the writer settled into the back seat? Because | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
He must have been completely lost in something he was reading because I had to tap on the windshield to get his attention."Is your cab available ?"I asked when he finally looked up at me.He nodded,then said apologetically as I settled into the back seat,"I'm sorry,but I was reading a letter."He sounded as if h... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17235.txt | He must have been completely lost in something he was reading because I had to tap on the windshield to get his attention."Is your cab available ?"I asked when he finally looked up at me.He nodded,then said apologetically as I settled into the back seat,"I'm sorry,but I was reading a letter."He sounded as if he had a c... | [
"he didn't want to take the passenger",
"he didn't notice the writer",
"he had a cold and could not speak",
"he didn't feel well"
] |
The dictionary may be _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Found:
A black pen is in the library. Is it yours? I am Lucy. E-mail me at lucy556@hotmail.com.
Lost:
I am Anna. I lost my computer game. It is blue. My telephone number is 471-4295. Call me! Thanks!
Lisa,
Is this your dictionary? Your name is on it. I found it in Classroom 6A.
Tom
Found:
I found a ring. It is... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8077.txt | Found:
A black pen is in the library. Is it yours? I am Lucy. E-mail me at lucy556@hotmail.com.
Lost:
I am Anna. I lost my computer game. It is blue. My telephone number is 471-4295. Call me! Thanks!
Lisa,
Is this your dictionary? Your name is on it. I found it in Classroom 6A.
Tom
Found:
I found a ring. It is nice. Pl... | [
"Lucy's",
"Anna's",
"Lisa's",
"Frank's"
] |
Carson is going to spend 4 hours at a carnival. The wait for the roller coaster is 30 minutes, the wait for the tilt-a-whirl is 60 minutes, and the wait for the giant slide is 15 minutes. If Carson rides the roller coaster 4 times and the tilt-a-whirl once, how many times can he ride the giant slide? (Wait times includ... | First figure out how many minutes Carson spends at the carnival by multiplying the number of hours he's there by the number of minutes per hour: 4 hours * 60 minutes/hour = <<4*60=240>>240 minutes
Then figure out how long Carson spends waiting for the roller coaster by multiplying the wait time per ride by the number o... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Carson is going to spend 4 hours at a carnival. The wait for the roller coaster is 30 minutes, the wait for the tilt-a-whirl is 60 minutes, and the wait for the giant slide is 15 minutes. If Carson rides the roller coaster 4 times and the tilt-a-whirl once, how many times can he ride the giant slide? (Wait times includ... | First figure out how many minutes Carson spends at the carnival by multiplying the number of hours he's there by the number of minutes per hour: 4 hours * 60 minutes/hour = <<4*60=240>>240 minutes
Then figure out how long Carson spends waiting for the roller coaster by multiplying the wait time per ride by the number o... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What type of cells capture light energy, and use carbon dioxide as their carbon source? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of cells capture light energy, and use carbon dioxide as their carbon source? | photoautotrophs | science | null | null | null | chloroplasts | sporozoans | blood cells | photoautotrophs | Photoautotrophs are cells that capture light energy, and use carbon dioxide as their carbon source. There are many photoautotrophic prokaryotes, which include cyanobacteria. Photoautotrophic prokaryotes use similar compounds to those of plants to trap light energy. | null | null | null |
How did the German Chancellor Angela Merkel feel about the tragedy? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Angry survivors demanded answers on Sunday after a terrible stampede at "Love Parade 2010", a music festival in Germany, killed 19 people and left hundreds hurt.
The German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her shock over Saturday's tragedy in the western city of Duisburg. "This was a very sad day," Merkel sa... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high433.txt | Angry survivors demanded answers on Sunday after a terrible stampede at "Love Parade 2010", a music festival in Germany, killed 19 people and left hundreds hurt.
The German Chancellor Angela Merkel expressed her shock over Saturday's tragedy in the western city of Duisburg. "This was a very sad day," Merkel said. "We m... | [
"Very disappointed.",
"Angry and surprised.",
"Very puzzled.",
"Touched."
] |
What is Lederer's opinion? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
High-tech gadget shows draw throngs of excited consumers each year in the United States, Japan, Europe and the Arabian peninsula. Though many people are already surrounded with all kinds of smart electronic devices, some always need one more -- better and smarter than the previous one.
At electronic shows, vis... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8654.txt | High-tech gadget shows draw throngs of excited consumers each year in the United States, Japan, Europe and the Arabian peninsula. Though many people are already surrounded with all kinds of smart electronic devices, some always need one more -- better and smarter than the previous one.
At electronic shows, visitors flo... | [
"It's abnormal for us to rely on electronic gadgets too much.",
"Gadgets will take on a life of their own.",
"It's healthy for us to use model electronic gadgets.",
"The gadgets will be built into us to some extent."
] |
How many pieces of advice do health experts give in this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wang Yan, a 15-year-old Chinese girl, likes eating snacks very much. She prefers cream biscuits, McDonald's food, KFC chicken. As a result, she has become overweight.
Today in China, there are many children like Wang Yan. Health experts say that children should have healthy eating habits. First, they must eat ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3165.txt | Wang Yan, a 15-year-old Chinese girl, likes eating snacks very much. She prefers cream biscuits, McDonald's food, KFC chicken. As a result, she has become overweight.
Today in China, there are many children like Wang Yan. Health experts say that children should have healthy eating habits. First, they must eat regular m... | [
"Two.",
"Three.",
"Four",
"Five."
] |
What information can we learn from the program? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Get up close and very personal with the Aquarium's largest exhibit and its biggest predators with the new Shark Keeper program! After each participant prepares to feed the sharks and other fishes in the 120,000-gallon Lost City of Atlantis Exhibit, they will then get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to feed our ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9653.txt | Get up close and very personal with the Aquarium's largest exhibit and its biggest predators with the new Shark Keeper program! After each participant prepares to feed the sharks and other fishes in the 120,000-gallon Lost City of Atlantis Exhibit, they will then get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to feed our sand tige... | [
"You can book the program in advance online.",
"There is no limit to the age of participants.",
"You need to pay $95 at least for the program.",
"A session is scheduled for 3 children every week."
] |
What's Matchett's attitude towards the future of black-footed ferrets? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On a cool summer night in Wyoming, Dean Biggins waits patiently in his truck. Suddenly, Biggins, a wildlife biologist, spots a pair of eyes in the distance.
Baggins can't believe his luck: He's just caught sight of a black-footed ferret --one of the world's rarest animals.
Just over a century ago, hundreds of... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18232.txt | On a cool summer night in Wyoming, Dean Biggins waits patiently in his truck. Suddenly, Biggins, a wildlife biologist, spots a pair of eyes in the distance.
Baggins can't believe his luck: He's just caught sight of a black-footed ferret --one of the world's rarest animals.
Just over a century ago, hundreds of thousand... | [
"Worried.",
"Hopeful.",
"Proud.",
"Uncertain."
] |
What does "Its hardware" in Paragraph 6 refer to? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Consumer electronics once again topped the list of the most wanted gifts this holiday season.
"Seventy-six percent of consumers who plan to buy holiday gifts say that they will spend money or buy at least one technology product; definitely a solid vote of confidence for technology."
Steve Koenig is with the Co... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16554.txt | Consumer electronics once again topped the list of the most wanted gifts this holiday season.
"Seventy-six percent of consumers who plan to buy holiday gifts say that they will spend money or buy at least one technology product; definitely a solid vote of confidence for technology."
Steve Koenig is with the Consumer El... | [
"The hardware of tablet computers.",
"The hardware of the Apple iPad.",
"The hardware of the Google Nexus 7.",
"The hardware of the iPad Mini."
] |
What is mainly described in the passage ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The year is 2094,It has been announced that a comet is heading towards the Earth.Most of it will miss our planet, but two pieces will probably hit the southern half of the Earth.
On 17 July, a piece four kilometers wide enters the Earth's atmosphere with a massive explosion.About half of the piece is destoryed... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6297.txt | The year is 2094,It has been announced that a comet is heading towards the Earth.Most of it will miss our planet, but two pieces will probably hit the southern half of the Earth.
On 17 July, a piece four kilometers wide enters the Earth's atmosphere with a massive explosion.About half of the piece is destoryed but the ... | [
"A historic discovery",
"A research on space",
"A scientific adventure",
"An imaginary event"
] |
What is the implied meaning of the last sentence? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The art of reading fiction is largely a matter of inferring meanings. To infer means to understand facts which are not directly stated---only suggested. Inference is one of the commonest ways of knowing things: a child holds his knee and cries; this action implies his feeling; an observer infers that the child... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3938.txt | The art of reading fiction is largely a matter of inferring meanings. To infer means to understand facts which are not directly stated---only suggested. Inference is one of the commonest ways of knowing things: a child holds his knee and cries; this action implies his feeling; an observer infers that the child is hurt.... | [
"Inferringcanreallyhelpthereaderdevelopimaginationandenrichhimself.",
"Inferringcanhelpthereaderwriteastoryofhisown.",
"Thereadershouldlookforanexperiencedescribedinthestoryhereads.",
"Theexperiencedescribedinthestorywillleaveagreatimpactonitsreader."
] |
Atria fibrillation can cause _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Vegetable may aid the brain
A study suggests certain vegetables such as broccoli and spinach might help older women keep their minds sharp.
Researchers have discovered that women in their 60s who eat more green leafy vegetables show less signs of mental decline over time, reported Wednesday's CRI online.
The... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13077.txt | Vegetable may aid the brain
A study suggests certain vegetables such as broccoli and spinach might help older women keep their minds sharp.
Researchers have discovered that women in their 60s who eat more green leafy vegetables show less signs of mental decline over time, reported Wednesday's CRI online.
They gave pa... | [
"mental problems",
"fatness",
"shortness of breath",
"poor memories"
] |
What is true of the service Life Tools? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Twenty-three-year old Rio Safiyanto sells face masks, or coverings, for about 30 cents each in central Jakarta, Indonesia. He makes enough money to buy a cell phone that permits him to visit websites. He says every average person has a cellphone. He likes having one because he can talk to his family when he is... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6572.txt | Twenty-three-year old Rio Safiyanto sells face masks, or coverings, for about 30 cents each in central Jakarta, Indonesia. He makes enough money to buy a cell phone that permits him to visit websites. He says every average person has a cellphone. He likes having one because he can talk to his family when he is away fro... | [
"It can sell agricultural products",
"It provides useful information to farmers",
"It is free of charge mainly for farmers.",
"It helps farmers to make production plan."
] |
What did Jen do on Thanksgiving in the past? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Did you go skating a lot last year?" I asked. Jen shook her head and looked at me. Finally she said, "On Thanksgiving, Mom and I always went to visit some friends who lived on a farm. I especially loved seeing their big turkeys."
Until then, I didn't think about how Jen felt. She had a new stepfather and st... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3746.txt | "Did you go skating a lot last year?" I asked. Jen shook her head and looked at me. Finally she said, "On Thanksgiving, Mom and I always went to visit some friends who lived on a farm. I especially loved seeing their big turkeys."
Until then, I didn't think about how Jen felt. She had a new stepfather and stepbrother... | [
"She went skating with her friends.",
"She went to the farm with her mother.",
"She stayed at home with her mother.",
"She made snow turkeys with her mother."
] |
The sentence "There's neither time nor space for explanations" means that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you've been joining in chat room conversations, or trading e-mail with net pals , you have become one of the millions who write in a special, short form of English.
Throughout the world, every night children and their elders are "talking" online -- many of them are talking at the same time.
It's fast: tryin... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7661.txt | If you've been joining in chat room conversations, or trading e-mail with net pals , you have become one of the millions who write in a special, short form of English.
Throughout the world, every night children and their elders are "talking" online -- many of them are talking at the same time.
It's fast: trying talking... | [
"people should use words properly",
"people should know what time it is when they are talking",
"people online have to express themselves in a simple way",
"people should communicate in a funny way"
] |
One type of tissue, called brown fat, is made up of cells packed full of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | One type of tissue, called brown fat, is made up of cells packed full of what? | mitochondria | science | null | null | null | chromosomes | proteins | Atoms | mitochondria | null | null | null | |
In the text the author expresses _ , ks5u | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was going home to India last year, I called up my mother to ask if she wanted anything from China. ks5. When India had not opened up its markets to the world, I carried suitcase loads of dark glasses and jeans. Thankfully, we can get all these anywhere in India now. ks5uStill, her answer surprised me:... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20206.txt | When I was going home to India last year, I called up my mother to ask if she wanted anything from China. ks5. When India had not opened up its markets to the world, I carried suitcase loads of dark glasses and jeans. Thankfully, we can get all these anywhere in India now. ks5uStill, her answer surprised me:"Green te... | [
"his concern for his mother's health ks5u",
"his support for drinking Chinese green tea ks5u",
"his surprise at China's recent development ks5u",
"his wonder at the growth of India's IT industry ks5u"
] |
Facebook was created _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You are busy with your job but want to make new friends? You miss your old friends and try to find them? Then try a new website --- Facebook.
Mark Zuckerberg,a Harvard student,created Facebook only about eight years ago. At first,it was only for Harvard students. Soon it became popular on the Internet. Now ove... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5614.txt | You are busy with your job but want to make new friends? You miss your old friends and try to find them? Then try a new website --- Facebook.
Mark Zuckerberg,a Harvard student,created Facebook only about eight years ago. At first,it was only for Harvard students. Soon it became popular on the Internet. Now over 25 mill... | [
"twenty years ago",
"thirty years ago",
"by Mark Zuckerberg and his classmates",
"by a Harvard student named Mark Zuckerberg"
] |
Where can you most probably find the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You might not want a holiday in your hometown, but there is probably someone who does. And, in exchange, you could have a cheap vacation anywhere in the world.
Just picture the scene: you're watching the sunset from the balcony of a Caribbean island house. It's large. And it's free as long as you don't mind th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8998.txt | You might not want a holiday in your hometown, but there is probably someone who does. And, in exchange, you could have a cheap vacation anywhere in the world.
Just picture the scene: you're watching the sunset from the balcony of a Caribbean island house. It's large. And it's free as long as you don't mind the owners ... | [
"In a story book.",
"In a guide book.",
"In a textbook.",
"In a science book."
] |
The argument against the headmaster's request is that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever seen any students whose trousers hang so low that you can see their underwear? What do you think of that? Fashionable? Some of today's teenagers are big fans of such a look. But recently this trend has been at the center of an argument in Italian middle schools. The headmaster of a school in cent... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5043.txt | Have you ever seen any students whose trousers hang so low that you can see their underwear? What do you think of that? Fashionable? Some of today's teenagers are big fans of such a look. But recently this trend has been at the center of an argument in Italian middle schools. The headmaster of a school in central Italy... | [
"dress in Italian schools is too casual",
"fashion should not be followed in school",
"schools should pay attention to things more important than students' clothes",
"low-rise jeans can do harm to youngster's health"
] |
According to the passage, being completely relaxed before a test _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever felt so anxious during an examination that you couldn't even put down the answers you knew? If so, you were suffering from what is known as test anxiety.
According to psychologist Ralph Trimble, test anxiety is a very real problem for many people. When you're worried over your performance on an e... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21400.txt | Have you ever felt so anxious during an examination that you couldn't even put down the answers you knew? If so, you were suffering from what is known as test anxiety.
According to psychologist Ralph Trimble, test anxiety is a very real problem for many people. When you're worried over your performance on an exam, your... | [
"helps a student to perform better in the test",
"can also be harmful to a person's performance in the test",
"helps a student to cope with a challenging situation better",
"may be more harmful that getting too worried over tests"
] |
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC)A Santa Monica High School teacher who was put on
leave after using physical force to control a student who was selling marijuana in his classroom has received surprising support on Facebook. The incident was captured on video and has caused a sudden reaction from parents, teachers, ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16278.txt | SANTA MONICA, Calif. (KABC)A Santa Monica High School teacher who was put on
leave after using physical force to control a student who was selling marijuana in his classroom has received surprising support on Facebook. The incident was captured on video and has caused a sudden reaction from parents, teachers, students ... | [
"Teacher Put on Leave Receives Support",
"Thousands Come and Sign the Petition",
"School Teacher Wrestled with Student",
"Cellphone Video on the Facebook Page"
] |
What process can be triggered by a burst of ethylene production in the fruit? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What process can be triggered by a burst of ethylene production in the fruit? | ripening | science | null | null | null | drying | pickling | hardening | ripening | null | null | null | |
From the text we can infer that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You don't know what you've got until it's gone. I've learned that through my personal experiences. A few months ago, I woke up deaf in one ear. I did not pay much attention to it at first. It felt that I had water in my ear. However, I began to hear less and less out of that ear. I even had to ask people to ta... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8177.txt | You don't know what you've got until it's gone. I've learned that through my personal experiences. A few months ago, I woke up deaf in one ear. I did not pay much attention to it at first. It felt that I had water in my ear. However, I began to hear less and less out of that ear. I even had to ask people to talk into m... | [
"the author's hearing loss was cured after the treatment",
"the author is unwilling to talk about his hearing loss with others",
"the author took some medicine to treat his hearing loss",
"the medicine that doctors gave him didn't work at all"
] |
Generally speaking, a digital camera's price is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Film cameras and digital cameras work in a similar way.
Film cameras
After all, a film camera is basically a light - proof box. It has a lens system to focus light onto the film at the back of the camera.
Let's suppose that we are outside on a beautiful summer day trying to take a picture of the family dog... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16253.txt | Film cameras and digital cameras work in a similar way.
Film cameras
After all, a film camera is basically a light - proof box. It has a lens system to focus light onto the film at the back of the camera.
Let's suppose that we are outside on a beautiful summer day trying to take a picture of the family dog. We are ... | [
"closely related to the quality of the CCD",
"irrelevant to the quality of the CCD",
"closely related to the lens",
"irrelevant to the lens"
] |
Low-frequency earthquakes occur when _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new study revealed that the formation of the Earth, Sun and Moon that cause changes in Earth's tides can also trigger a special kind of Earthquake along the California's San Andreas Fault .
The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science,is based on previous researcher sugg... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19735.txt | A new study revealed that the formation of the Earth, Sun and Moon that cause changes in Earth's tides can also trigger a special kind of Earthquake along the California's San Andreas Fault .
The study, published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Science,is based on previous researcher suggesting th... | [
"the tides are getting bigger gradually",
"the sun and moon are in a straight line",
"the sun and moon are 90 degrees apart",
"the San Andreas Fault moves slowly"
] |
The students have lunch _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here is the school day in an English school.
Morning The students have an English lesson and a Maths lesson.The first lesson begins at 9:00 a.m.The children have a break from 10:00 a.m.to 10:20 a.m.They usually eat snacks or play games in the playground.After the break, they have the second lesson.It lasts fo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6371.txt | Here is the school day in an English school.
Morning The students have an English lesson and a Maths lesson.The first lesson begins at 9:00 a.m.The children have a break from 10:00 a.m.to 10:20 a.m.They usually eat snacks or play games in the playground.After the break, they have the second lesson.It lasts for an hour... | [
"From 10:00 to 10:20",
"From 9:00 to 10:00",
"From 1:10 to 3:15",
"From 12:00 to 1:10"
] |
Why did Granddad put a watermelon where the author planted seeds? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Please read this," my three-year-old Claire said one day, pointing to a page with an old children's song: "Do you know how to plant cabbages". In blue ink, someone had crossed out cabbages and written "Watermelons!"
"Daddy! Did you do that?" Claire asked, looking up with an expression of shock. We had only re... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19537.txt | "Please read this," my three-year-old Claire said one day, pointing to a page with an old children's song: "Do you know how to plant cabbages". In blue ink, someone had crossed out cabbages and written "Watermelons!"
"Daddy! Did you do that?" Claire asked, looking up with an expression of shock. We had only recently as... | [
"Because he didn't want to waste the watermelon.",
"Because he didn't want to disappoint the author.",
"Because he wanted to make fun of the author.",
"Because he wanted the author to be a farmer."
] |
With which of the following may Dr. Linda Henkel agree? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Taking photographs at a birthday or a wedding has become as natural as blowing out candles or cutting the cake. But our obsession with recording every detail of our happiest moments could be damaging our ability to remember _ , according to new research. A study has shown that taking pictures rather than conce... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8864.txt | Taking photographs at a birthday or a wedding has become as natural as blowing out candles or cutting the cake. But our obsession with recording every detail of our happiest moments could be damaging our ability to remember _ , according to new research. A study has shown that taking pictures rather than concentrating ... | [
"Reviewing photos improves memories of objects.",
"Focusing on people at events is the best way to remember.",
"Relying on technology to remember affects the memory.",
"Counting on cameras to record events is always reliable."
] |
If you want to experience a new activity in the countryside in the mornings, you may fax _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Riding School:
You can start horse - riding at any age.Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9:00 a.m.and 8: 30 p.m.(3: 30 p.m.on Saturdays).There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country.You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours: Monday through F... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2766.txt | Riding School:
You can start horse - riding at any age.Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9:00 a.m.and 8: 30 p.m.(3: 30 p.m.on Saturdays).There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country.You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday: 9:... | [
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"(412)396 - 6706",
"(412)396 - 6752",
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Why don't Tom and Mary eat the vegetables Mrs Smith cooks one day? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr and Mrs Smith come from America. They teach English in Yangzhou. They like their jobs. They have a son, Tom and a daughter, Mary. They are all in China now. Mr Smith can speak Chinese. He likes swimming and singing. Mrs Smith likes swimming and running. Tom and Mary like playing chess. They often play games... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3767.txt | Mr and Mrs Smith come from America. They teach English in Yangzhou. They like their jobs. They have a son, Tom and a daughter, Mary. They are all in China now. Mr Smith can speak Chinese. He likes swimming and singing. Mrs Smith likes swimming and running. Tom and Mary like playing chess. They often play games with Chi... | [
"Because they don't like them.",
"Because they like Chinese food.",
"Because they are full.",
"Because they are busy."
] |
What is the diploid number for fruit flies? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the diploid number for fruit flies? | 8 | science | null | null | null | 9 | 10 | 7 | 8 | null | null | null | |
When you sleep 7.7 hours a night,you will _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are new findings that not enough sleep may cause people to gain weight.Researchers say a lack of sleep can produce hormonal changes that increase feelings of hunger.
In one study,researchers in the United States examined information on more than 1000 people.The people had taken part in a long-term study ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7817.txt | There are new findings that not enough sleep may cause people to gain weight.Researchers say a lack of sleep can produce hormonal changes that increase feelings of hunger.
In one study,researchers in the United States examined information on more than 1000 people.The people had taken part in a long-term study of sleep ... | [
"have your ghrelin level rise and leptin level drop",
"have your leptin level rise and ghrelin level drop",
"have your ghrelin and leptin levels properly balanced",
"feel neither hungry nor full"
] |
Overpopulation takes place when the number of organisms in an area exceeds what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Overpopulation takes place when the number of organisms in an area exceeds what? | carrying capacity | science | null | null | null | biome size | consumers | predators | carrying capacity | Overpopulation takes place when the number of organisms exceeds the carrying capacity of the region. What is the carrying capacity of Earth for humans? Are seven billion people the human carrying capacity? Nine billion? We don't know yet. | null | null | null |
Pretend friends will be present at the following occasions except _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Japanese couples, too busy for a normal social life, are increasingly turning to actors to play their friends on the most important days of their lives.
Several agencies have sprung up offering actors to attend weddings or even funerals.The first guest-for-hire company was established about nine years ago and ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3670.txt | Japanese couples, too busy for a normal social life, are increasingly turning to actors to play their friends on the most important days of their lives.
Several agencies have sprung up offering actors to attend weddings or even funerals.The first guest-for-hire company was established about nine years ago and around 10... | [
"weddings",
"funerals",
"work",
"family gathering"
] |
What term describes the number and kinds of species in a location or on the planet? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What term describes the number and kinds of species in a location or on the planet? | biodiversity | science | null | null | null | ecosystem | habitat | Allopatric speciation | biodiversity | Types of Biodiversity Scientists generally accept that the term biodiversity describes the number and kinds of species in a location or on the planet. Species can be difficult to define, but most biologists still feel comfortable with the concept and are able to identify and count eukaryotic species in most contexts. B... | null | null | null |
Which is NOT true according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lang Lang, the young Chinese pianist, was born in Shenyang in 1982. He began to play the piano when he was 3. At the age of 5, he won first place in a piano competition in Shenyang. People thought he was a genius . From then on, playing the piano became the dream of Lang and his parents.
When Lang was 9 years ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2562.txt | Lang Lang, the young Chinese pianist, was born in Shenyang in 1982. He began to play the piano when he was 3. At the age of 5, he won first place in a piano competition in Shenyang. People thought he was a genius . From then on, playing the piano became the dream of Lang and his parents.
When Lang was 9 years old, he a... | [
"Lang Lang works very hard at piano.",
"Lang Lang wasn't famous before 2009.",
"Lang Lang was born in Liaoning Province.",
"Lang Lang played at the Beijing Olympics in 2008."
] |
One necklace is worth $34. Bob decided to buy one for his wife. But, he also bought a book, which is $5 more expensive than the necklace. Before he went shopping, Bob set a limit and decided not to spend more than $70. How many dollars over the "limit" did Bob spend? | The book is $5 more expensive than the necklace, which means the book costs 34 + 5 = $<<34+5=39>>39.
Both products which Bob wants to buy cost in total 39 + 34 = $<<39+34=73>>73.
So Bob will spend 73 - 70 = $<<73-70=3>>3 over the limit.
#### 3 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | One necklace is worth $34. Bob decided to buy one for his wife. But, he also bought a book, which is $5 more expensive than the necklace. Before he went shopping, Bob set a limit and decided not to spend more than $70. How many dollars over the "limit" did Bob spend? | The book is $5 more expensive than the necklace, which means the book costs 34 + 5 = $<<34+5=39>>39.
Both products which Bob wants to buy cost in total 39 + 34 = $<<39+34=73>>73.
So Bob will spend 73 - 70 = $<<73-70=3>>3 over the limit.
#### 3 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to the passage, the percentage of deaths due to smoking is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Smoking is the single worst thing you can do for your health. Fortunately, it's never too late to get the benefits of quitting. If you've tried to quit before and failed, it's time to make up your mind and try again.
Smoking is responsible for one of every five deaths. That includes 29% of all cancer deaths, 8... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23221.txt | Smoking is the single worst thing you can do for your health. Fortunately, it's never too late to get the benefits of quitting. If you've tried to quit before and failed, it's time to make up your mind and try again.
Smoking is responsible for one of every five deaths. That includes 29% of all cancer deaths, 87% of all... | [
"20%",
"25%",
"29%",
"87%"
] |
What can we infer about the author? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Simple Lesson
"Another bad day at school?" my father asked as I came into the room.
"How could you tell? I didn't shut the door heavily or anything," I replied. Over the past two months I had either done this or thrown my backpack across the room every time I came home from school. Papa thinks it has somethi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16356.txt | A Simple Lesson
"Another bad day at school?" my father asked as I came into the room.
"How could you tell? I didn't shut the door heavily or anything," I replied. Over the past two months I had either done this or thrown my backpack across the room every time I came home from school. Papa thinks it has something to do ... | [
"He thinks his father lives in the past.",
"He'd rather live with his grandfather.",
"He will continue to dislike school and everything.",
"He will try his best to adapt to the new environment."
] |
According to this article, which statement about "New York" and "Los Angeles" is true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Traffic jam and cities, it seems, go hand in hand. Everyone complains about being stuck in traffic; but, like the weather, no one seems to do anything about it. In particular, traffic engineers, transportation planners, and public officials responsible for transportation systems in large cities are frequently ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1601.txt | Traffic jam and cities, it seems, go hand in hand. Everyone complains about being stuck in traffic; but, like the weather, no one seems to do anything about it. In particular, traffic engineers, transportation planners, and public officials responsible for transportation systems in large cities are frequently criticize... | [
"The traffic jam in the two cities has been worsened.",
"New York and Los Angeles are the least successful cities in the US.",
"It is easier to reach major brokerage houses in the two cities than in other cities.",
"Despite the traffic jam in LA, you'll find a satellite-guidance engineer more quickly there."
... |
The passage mainly discusses _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Believe it or not, optical illusion can cut highway crashes.
Japan is a case in point. It has reduced automobile crashes on some roads by nearly 75 percent using a simple optical illusion. Bent strips, called chevrons , painted on the roads make drivers think that they are driving faster than they really are,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high725.txt | Believe it or not, optical illusion can cut highway crashes.
Japan is a case in point. It has reduced automobile crashes on some roads by nearly 75 percent using a simple optical illusion. Bent strips, called chevrons , painted on the roads make drivers think that they are driving faster than they really are, and thus... | [
"a new way of highway speed control",
"a new pattern for painting highway",
"a new way of training drivers",
"a new type of optical illusion"
] |
What is the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Little Lopsy fluttered into our home and our hearts one Saturday morning this summer. My husband went out to do something, and when he opened the door there was a great flutter on the ground and something came into the living room. It was clear that whatever it was was hurt.
I was in a bit of a shock and didn... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21833.txt | Little Lopsy fluttered into our home and our hearts one Saturday morning this summer. My husband went out to do something, and when he opened the door there was a great flutter on the ground and something came into the living room. It was clear that whatever it was was hurt.
I was in a bit of a shock and didn't know w... | [
"Kindness",
"Little Lopsy",
"Loving birds",
"Living well with nature"
] |
From the passage, we can know that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To be punctual is important for us because people rather expect us to be on time for appointments. But it seems not easy to be on time every time. Here are some useful methods to help you be punctual.
Plan your route. If your destination is unfamiliar, go online the night before to map out your route and see ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6857.txt | To be punctual is important for us because people rather expect us to be on time for appointments. But it seems not easy to be on time every time. Here are some useful methods to help you be punctual.
Plan your route. If your destination is unfamiliar, go online the night before to map out your route and see how long ... | [
"being early is a waste of time",
"your friends will give you a gift if you're on time",
"being late sometimes is good",
"doing something you love is a gift sometimes"
] |
I have _ volleyballs. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I have seven bags. Three bags are big, and the other four bags are small. I have some basketballs and volleyballs. I put two volleyballs in each small bag. And I put two basketballs and two volleyballs in each big bag. The number of the volleyballs is my age.
Question:
I have _ volleyballs.
Choices:
A. thr... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6473.txt | I have seven bags. Three bags are big, and the other four bags are small. I have some basketballs and volleyballs. I put two volleyballs in each small bag. And I put two basketballs and two volleyballs in each big bag. The number of the volleyballs is my age. | [
"three",
"five",
"fourteen",
"seven"
] |
What is the first step to deal with the noisy neighbor? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Living in a modern society has its advantages and disadvantages. One disadvantage is that you often have to live closer to other people than you would like to. Sometimes, your neighbors make a noise that you are not comfortable with.
The best way to solve this problem is to talk with your neighbor first. You ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5851.txt | Living in a modern society has its advantages and disadvantages. One disadvantage is that you often have to live closer to other people than you would like to. Sometimes, your neighbors make a noise that you are not comfortable with.
The best way to solve this problem is to talk with your neighbor first. You should be... | [
"To buy a good pair of earplugs",
"To offer suggestions to the neighbor",
"To ask the neighborhood committee for help",
"To tell the neighbor how bad his behavior is"
] |
When the wallet was found, it _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bill Fulton doesn't remember losing his wallet, but its return helped him remember the past. The leather stayed smooth and the cowboy design unblemished . And when he looked inside, the contents brought back memories from 1946, when he apparently dropped the wallet behind the balcony bleachers in the Baker ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22684.txt | Bill Fulton doesn't remember losing his wallet, but its return helped him remember the past. The leather stayed smooth and the cowboy design unblemished . And when he looked inside, the contents brought back memories from 1946, when he apparently dropped the wallet behind the balcony bleachers in the Baker Middle Sc... | [
"was still in good condition",
"was a little damaged",
"had just lost color1",
"was just repaired"
] |
The reason for things to be more expensive in a city than elsewhere is that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Avoid the rush hour" must be the slogan of large cities all over the world. Wherever you look it's people, people, people. The trains which leave or arrive every few minutes are packed. The streets are so crowded; there is hardly room to move on the pavements. It takes ages for a bus to get to you because the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23699.txt | "Avoid the rush hour" must be the slogan of large cities all over the world. Wherever you look it's people, people, people. The trains which leave or arrive every few minutes are packed. The streets are so crowded; there is hardly room to move on the pavements. It takes ages for a bus to get to you because the traffic ... | [
"city people have to pay higher to live in a city",
"there is a greater demand for things in a city",
"things are better in a city than elsewhere",
"people in a city are much more wealthy"
] |
Where did Bill Gates begin his career in personal computer software? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bill Gates was born on October 28th, 1955. He and his two sisters grew up inprefix = st1 /Seattle. Their father, William H. Gates II, was aSeattleattorney . Mary Gates, their late mother, was a school teacher.
Gates attended public elementary school before moving on to the private Lakeside School in North ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19796.txt | Bill Gates was born on October 28th, 1955. He and his two sisters grew up inprefix = st1 /Seattle. Their father, William H. Gates II, was aSeattleattorney . Mary Gates, their late mother, was a school teacher.
Gates attended public elementary school before moving on to the private Lakeside School in North Seattle. ... | [
"At public elementary school.",
"At the privateLakesideSchool.",
"AtHarvardUniversity.",
"At Microsoft Company."
] |
Which of the following disease may not be connected with secondhand smoking? | 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... | [
"Cancer.",
"Behavioral problems.",
"Sore throats.",
"Coughs."
] |
According to the 1st ad, which of the following is NOT included in the daily duties of an IT manager? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Beijing City International School
Position: IT manager
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares and carries out the annual budget of the department.
Builds and develops the whole school IT system
Provides excellent IT services with IT team for teaching and business. Requirements/Qualification... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21554.txt | Beijing City International School
Position: IT manager
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Prepares and carries out the annual budget of the department.
Builds and develops the whole school IT system
Provides excellent IT services with IT team for teaching and business. Requirements/Qualifications:
B... | [
"Making a plan of the annual expense of the department beforehand.",
"Analyzing the needs of the market and developing its IT systems.",
"Offering assistance if people have any computer problems.",
"Managing and controlling the money of the department."
] |
The passage mainly tells us that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It will be hot--hot enough that most locals will have cleared town for cooler places. But because athletes competing at the 2004 Olympics have no choice but to stay in the hot weather, many plan to turn to science to stay cool.
Some will put their hands in ice water just before competing and nearly all will be... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7792.txt | It will be hot--hot enough that most locals will have cleared town for cooler places. But because athletes competing at the 2004 Olympics have no choice but to stay in the hot weather, many plan to turn to science to stay cool.
Some will put their hands in ice water just before competing and nearly all will be wearing ... | [
"why it is very hot in Athens",
"the hot weather is a big problem for Olympic athletes",
"how important science is to every athlete",
"the Olympics will be put off because of the hot weather"
] |
Stephanie is checking her household budget, and needs to calculate how much she has left to pay for her bills. Her electricity bill costs $60, and this is paid in full. Her gas bill was $40, and she has already paid three-quarters of this. She makes another payment of $5 towards her gas bill while checking her budget. ... | Stephanie has paid three-quarters of her gas bill, which is 40 * 0.75 = $<<40*0.75=30>>30.
She then made another payment, which means she has paid 30 + 5 =$<<30+5=35>>35 of her gas bill.
She has paid half of her water bill, which is 40 * 0.5 = $<<40*0.5=20>>20.
She has made 4 payments towards her internet bill, which i... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Stephanie is checking her household budget, and needs to calculate how much she has left to pay for her bills. Her electricity bill costs $60, and this is paid in full. Her gas bill was $40, and she has already paid three-quarters of this. She makes another payment of $5 towards her gas bill while checking her budget. ... | Stephanie has paid three-quarters of her gas bill, which is 40 * 0.75 = $<<40*0.75=30>>30.
She then made another payment, which means she has paid 30 + 5 =$<<30+5=35>>35 of her gas bill.
She has paid half of her water bill, which is 40 * 0.5 = $<<40*0.5=20>>20.
She has made 4 payments towards her internet bill, which i... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Clams, oysters, and mussels eat plankton filtered from water. How would clams, oysters, and mussels most likely be affected if the amount of plankton in a large body of water was significantly reduced? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Clams, oysters, and mussels eat plankton filtered from water. How would clams, oysters, and mussels most likely be affected if the amount of plankton in a large body of water was significantly reduced?
Choices:
A. They would increase in number.
B. They would find a new food source.
C. They would become prey to other a... | Correct answer: D | science | MDSA_2009_8_44 | {
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"They would increase in number.",
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"They would become prey to other animals.",
"They would compete for a limited food source."
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"B",
"C",
"D"
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} | D | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
It's likely that Albert Hofmann produced LSD in _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Albert Hofmann was a Swiss Scientist who was fascinated by nature. This led him to a career in chemistry in which he sought answers to his uncertainties. He worked at Sandoz Laboratories where he nurtured his research work, and there he made a lot of success by working with various plants and changing them int... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14851.txt | Albert Hofmann was a Swiss Scientist who was fascinated by nature. This led him to a career in chemistry in which he sought answers to his uncertainties. He worked at Sandoz Laboratories where he nurtured his research work, and there he made a lot of success by working with various plants and changing them into somethi... | [
"Baden",
"a factory",
"Sandoz Laboratories",
"Zurich University"
] |
Why does ice wedging occur? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Why does ice wedging occur? | water expands | science | null | null | null | water evaporates | water melts | water freezes | water expands | Ice wedging happens because water expands as it goes from liquid to solid. When the temperature is warm, water works its way into cracks in rock. When the temperature cools below freezing, the water turns to ice and expands. The ice takes up more space. Over time, this wedges the rock apart. Ice wedging is very effecti... | null | null | null |
According to Dr. Vincent Lynch, what has been a risk in the evolution of large animals? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Elephants have impressed us for centuries. They are big, clever, and sociable. But what if someone told you that they may also hold the key to fighting cancer?
People have been wondering why elephants do not develop cancer, even though they have life spans that are similar to humans, living for around 50 to 70... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13492.txt | Elephants have impressed us for centuries. They are big, clever, and sociable. But what if someone told you that they may also hold the key to fighting cancer?
People have been wondering why elephants do not develop cancer, even though they have life spans that are similar to humans, living for around 50 to 70 years.
N... | [
"Extreme weather",
"Cells killing themselves",
"Human behavior",
"A risk of deadly tumors"
] |
The writer realized that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Several months ago I decided it would be wise to look into the possibilities of buying a life insurance policy , because I understood it might be a good investment. I got the name of an insurance agent from a friend and called the agent to get some information. From the kinds of questions I put to him the agen... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17666.txt | Several months ago I decided it would be wise to look into the possibilities of buying a life insurance policy , because I understood it might be a good investment. I got the name of an insurance agent from a friend and called the agent to get some information. From the kinds of questions I put to him the agent could t... | [
"he should have told the truth to the agent earlier",
"he should buy the policy",
"the agent is a real friend",
"insurance is but a cheat"
] |
Which stage of development is a period during which apoptosis is widespread and plays a crucial role? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which stage of development is a period during which apoptosis is widespread and plays a crucial role? | embryonic | science | null | null | null | infancy | puberty | transgenic | embryonic | null | null | null | |
Which of the following is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was Sunday yesterday. Tom and his mother were at home. Tom woke up late and sat on the bed watching TV. And he ate much chocolate. Then it was noon. Tom had to get up. Mother and Tom sat at the table. They were having their lunch. "The soup is not good. I don't want to have it," said Tom and put down his sp... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4312.txt | It was Sunday yesterday. Tom and his mother were at home. Tom woke up late and sat on the bed watching TV. And he ate much chocolate. Then it was noon. Tom had to get up. Mother and Tom sat at the table. They were having their lunch. "The soup is not good. I don't want to have it," said Tom and put down his spoon . Mo... | [
"Tom had the soup for lunch.",
"Tom sat on the sofa watching TV.",
"There was little work to do in the garden .",
"The soup was \"delicious\" at dinner, because Tom was hungry."
] |
According to the National Weather Service forecast, _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
WASHINGTON(Reuters)--Federal Government Agencies in the capital region will remain closed for a second day on Tuesday as residents trying to clean up the weekend storm that shocked the area with two feet of snow.
Another big winter storm was expected to hit the U.S. mid--Atlantic on Tuesday and last throu... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20960.txt | WASHINGTON(Reuters)--Federal Government Agencies in the capital region will remain closed for a second day on Tuesday as residents trying to clean up the weekend storm that shocked the area with two feet of snow.
Another big winter storm was expected to hit the U.S. mid--Atlantic on Tuesday and last through Wednes... | [
"the new snowfall will reach 32 inches around Washington",
"the snowstorm will hit more big cities along the West Coast",
"the snowstorm will make 80,000 people live in darkness",
"Washington hasn't suffered such a big snow for scores of years"
] |
What can we learn from this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a secret Eli kept until he was 8 years old.
"He would scream, like we were hurting him when we tried to put a dress on him." recalled Grace, his mother. That was when Eli was an 18-month-old baby girl already rejecting anything female.
Now, Eli's mother and Eli are sharing their story with CBS New York.... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12915.txt | It was a secret Eli kept until he was 8 years old.
"He would scream, like we were hurting him when we tried to put a dress on him." recalled Grace, his mother. That was when Eli was an 18-month-old baby girl already rejecting anything female.
Now, Eli's mother and Eli are sharing their story with CBS New York. Eli stil... | [
"Many people feel difficult to accept who themselves really are.",
"Knowledge about transgender should be made known to more people.",
"Support from family is important to special groups like the transgender.",
"Many non-profit organizations are trying to help people like Eli and Ryan."
] |
The text seems to suggest that Jeanne Calment owes her good health and long life to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jeanne Calment, a French woman, become a record breaker on 17 October 1995, when at the age of 120 years and 238 days, she became the longest-lived human being on record. A Japanese man died in 1986 at the age of 120 years and 237 days.
Jeanne Calment lives in a small old people's home in the south of France, ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3108.txt | Jeanne Calment, a French woman, become a record breaker on 17 October 1995, when at the age of 120 years and 238 days, she became the longest-lived human being on record. A Japanese man died in 1986 at the age of 120 years and 237 days.
Jeanne Calment lives in a small old people's home in the south of France, her husba... | [
"smoking only little every day",
"neither smoking nor drinking",
"always drinking two glasses of strong red wine a day and never smoking",
"the good genes from her parents, a healthy diet and some exercises"
] |
Which is Not true according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
These days,more and more young people wish to be more beautiful,So they turn to plastic surgery for help.They spend thousands of yuan on these painful surgeries to fix their nose,to change their eyelids or to take off weight from their stomachs.
In fact,most people are not pleased with the way they look.Even t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2807.txt | These days,more and more young people wish to be more beautiful,So they turn to plastic surgery for help.They spend thousands of yuan on these painful surgeries to fix their nose,to change their eyelids or to take off weight from their stomachs.
In fact,most people are not pleased with the way they look.Even the most b... | [
"Actresses never worry about their looks.",
"It costs a lot of money to have plastic surgeries.",
"We only need to make a small change to feel beautiful enough.",
"A good look is less important than a kind heart."
] |
What do we know about the online tutoring? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
India was once part of the British Empire, but thanks to modern technology and a booming economy, it has turned the tables on its former colonial master. Indian tutors are helping to teach math to British children over high-speed Internet connections. Early results suggest the idea is improving exam results. B... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1757.txt | India was once part of the British Empire, but thanks to modern technology and a booming economy, it has turned the tables on its former colonial master. Indian tutors are helping to teach math to British children over high-speed Internet connections. Early results suggest the idea is improving exam results. But not ev... | [
"Indian tutors are helping to teach math in Britain.",
"Tutors and students are in different places.",
"An online tutor helps several students at the same time.",
"Tutors and students communicate by telephone."
] |
Where did Emie's kindness and caring come from? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a young man, Tom was a famous artist with a wife and two fine sons. One night, his older son was ill. Tom and his wife thought it was nothing serious. But the boy died suddenly that night..
After his son died, Tom always felt very sad. To make matters worse, his wife also left him later, leaving him alone w... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5389.txt | As a young man, Tom was a famous artist with a wife and two fine sons. One night, his older son was ill. Tom and his wife thought it was nothing serious. But the boy died suddenly that night..
After his son died, Tom always felt very sad. To make matters worse, his wife also left him later, leaving him alone with his s... | [
"His father's love.",
"His mother's love.",
"His own hard-work.",
"His parent's hard-work."
] |
A chicken is able to gain energy that came from the Sun by | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | A chicken is able to gain energy that came from the Sun by
Choices:
A. eating seeds.
B. drinking water.
C. laying eggs.
D. breathing oxygen. | Correct answer: A | science | Mercury_SC_407186 | {
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"drinking water.",
"laying eggs.",
"breathing oxygen."
],
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
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} | A | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why has the FDA been called"Foot Dragging Administration"? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to rule soon that milk from cloned animals and meat from their offspring are safe to eat.
The agricultural industry has observed a self-acting stop on using the products of clones, but it has recently become clear that a few offspring of cloned pigs and cows... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17156.txt | The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is expected to rule soon that milk from cloned animals and meat from their offspring are safe to eat.
The agricultural industry has observed a self-acting stop on using the products of clones, but it has recently become clear that a few offspring of cloned pigs and cows are alre... | [
"Because the FDA hasn't made final policy in the limited time.",
"Because the FDA have used up their money to make cloned food.",
"Because the FDA doesn't know whether the cloned meat is safe to eat or not.",
"Because the livestock producers like to play jokes."
] |
The writer spent most of his days in | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
London is my favorite city in the world and it's a place that draws me back to it again and again.
My first trip to London at the age of 19 was my first solo trip anywhere. I found a home stay program in one of my guidebooks so I spent my first several days staying on the out streets of London near Ealing B... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22436.txt | London is my favorite city in the world and it's a place that draws me back to it again and again.
My first trip to London at the age of 19 was my first solo trip anywhere. I found a home stay program in one of my guidebooks so I spent my first several days staying on the out streets of London near Ealing Broadway. ... | [
"London",
"Liverpool",
"Ireland",
"Galway"
] |
What can we learn from this story? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is a tale of two friends --- one is blind, the other has no arms. On their own, the two are "disabled". But together, they are a powerful team that has changed part of their village in North China's Hebei Province into a rich, green forest. Meet 53-year-old Jia Haixia and Jia Wenqi!
Their story began in 2... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5096.txt | This is a tale of two friends --- one is blind, the other has no arms. On their own, the two are "disabled". But together, they are a powerful team that has changed part of their village in North China's Hebei Province into a rich, green forest. Meet 53-year-old Jia Haixia and Jia Wenqi!
Their story began in 2000, when... | [
"Never give up and you will succeed.",
"We should help the disabled to work.",
"Try your best when facing difficulties.",
"We can achieve more with teamwork."
] |
The story happened _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once a boy went to a palace to ask a wise man what the secret of happiness is. After talking with the boy, the wise man asked the boy to look around the palace and return in two hours. "And , I want to ask you to do something,"said the wise man ."As you look around, carry this spoon with you without making the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3417.txt | Once a boy went to a palace to ask a wise man what the secret of happiness is. After talking with the boy, the wise man asked the boy to look around the palace and return in two hours. "And , I want to ask you to do something,"said the wise man ."As you look around, carry this spoon with you without making the oil spil... | [
"in a university",
"in a palace",
"in a restaurant",
"in a boy's home"
] |
The population of the world doubled between the year _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is believed that it took about 800 thousand to 1 million years for the earth's population to reach the 250 million total which existed at the end of the first century AD. For some time after that, disease, famine and war kept the population increase down to a rate of 1 percent a year so that more than 15 c... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10983.txt | It is believed that it took about 800 thousand to 1 million years for the earth's population to reach the 250 million total which existed at the end of the first century AD. For some time after that, disease, famine and war kept the population increase down to a rate of 1 percent a year so that more than 15 centuries ... | [
"1850 and today",
"100 and the year 1400",
"100 and the year 1600",
"1 and the year 100"
] |
What is the best title for the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Philo Farnsworth is not a name most people know. But his work changed the way we learn, the way we live, and even the way we think. Philo Farnsworth is responsible for one of the 20thcentury: television.
Philo Farnsworth was born in America in 1906. He was interested in science and technology at an early age. ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14378.txt | Philo Farnsworth is not a name most people know. But his work changed the way we learn, the way we live, and even the way we think. Philo Farnsworth is responsible for one of the 20thcentury: television.
Philo Farnsworth was born in America in 1906. He was interested in science and technology at an early age. When he w... | [
"How did Philo Farnsworth invent television?",
"What caused Philo Farnsworth to invent television?",
"Philo Farnsworth: the unhappy father of television",
"Philo Farnsworth: a well-known scientist and inventor"
] |
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