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Why was Thelma popular in the community? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Thelma was such a life-loving and easy-going person that she was always full of energy and never felt sad. When she was at the age of 75, her husband passed away. Her children were afraid she was lonely and suggested that she move to a "Senior living community ". Thelma thought that was a good idea and decided... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6626.txt | Thelma was such a life-loving and easy-going person that she was always full of energy and never felt sad. When she was at the age of 75, her husband passed away. Her children were afraid she was lonely and suggested that she move to a "Senior living community ". Thelma thought that was a good idea and decided to do so... | [
"Because she was old enough.",
"Because she was outgoing and life-loving.",
"Because she was always lonely.",
"Because she was beautiful and easy-going."
] |
We could probably see this passage in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
School violence is in the headlines again after recent shootings at schools in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Colorado. After hearing the news, it's natural for students -- no matter how old they are or where they go to school -- to worry about whether this type of incident may someday happen to them.
So how saf... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11499.txt | School violence is in the headlines again after recent shootings at schools in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Colorado. After hearing the news, it's natural for students -- no matter how old they are or where they go to school -- to worry about whether this type of incident may someday happen to them.
So how safe are sch... | [
"an analysis report",
"a realistic novel",
"a case investigation",
"a news journal"
] |
September's temperature fluctuated severely in 1 week. They started off with 40 degrees on Sunday then hit 50 on Monday, 65 on Tuesday, 36 on Wednesday, 82 on Thursday, 72 on Friday and ended the week at 26 on Saturday. What was the average temperature for that week? | When you add up the temperature for the entire week, it comes to 40+50+65+36+82+72+26 = <<40+50+65+36+82+72+26=371>>371
These temperatures were over 7 days so the average temperature was 371/7 =<<371/7=53>>53 degrees
#### 53 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | September's temperature fluctuated severely in 1 week. They started off with 40 degrees on Sunday then hit 50 on Monday, 65 on Tuesday, 36 on Wednesday, 82 on Thursday, 72 on Friday and ended the week at 26 on Saturday. What was the average temperature for that week? | When you add up the temperature for the entire week, it comes to 40+50+65+36+82+72+26 = <<40+50+65+36+82+72+26=371>>371
These temperatures were over 7 days so the average temperature was 371/7 =<<371/7=53>>53 degrees
#### 53 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What can we learn from this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This July, Wang Chen, a student from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, won the International University WEICHI Tournament 2013 in Shanghai, which saw competitors from 54 universities around the world, including Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Compared with the busy spo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7162.txt | This July, Wang Chen, a student from Shanghai University of Finance and Economics, won the International University WEICHI Tournament 2013 in Shanghai, which saw competitors from 54 universities around the world, including Harvard University and Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Compared with the busy sports groun... | [
"Family plays an important role in shaping world-rank players.",
"As long as you have the same loneliness as Wang Chen, you are sure to succeed.",
"Wang Chen doesn't get on well with his classmates.",
"Perseverance helps to make a top player."
] |
Which of the following is true according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My summer hols wr CWOT. B4, we usd 2 go 2 NY 2C my bro, his CF & thr 3:-@ kids FTF ILNY, its gr8.
Can you understand this sentence? If you can't, don't feel too bad: neither could the middle school teacher in England who received this as homework. This is Netspeak: the language of computerized communication fo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7137.txt | My summer hols wr CWOT. B4, we usd 2 go 2 NY 2C my bro, his CF & thr 3:-@ kids FTF ILNY, its gr8.
Can you understand this sentence? If you can't, don't feel too bad: neither could the middle school teacher in England who received this as homework. This is Netspeak: the language of computerized communication found on In... | [
"Cynthia McVey points out teenagers can deal with Netspeak properly.",
"Geoffrey Nunberg believes Netspeakers can write Standard English.",
"David Crystal thinks Netspeak helps develop the habit of writing.",
"James Milroy says that language is changing and improving."
] |
Which of the following is not a way of saving paper? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the 13thcentury, the famous Italian traveler, Marco Polo, traveled a long way to China. During his stay in China, he saw many wonderful things. One of the things he discovered was that the Chinese used paper money. In western countries, people didn't use the paper money until 15thcentury. However, people in... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12295.txt | In the 13thcentury, the famous Italian traveler, Marco Polo, traveled a long way to China. During his stay in China, he saw many wonderful things. One of the things he discovered was that the Chinese used paper money. In western countries, people didn't use the paper money until 15thcentury. However, people in China be... | [
"To use both sides of every piece of paper",
"To use fewer paper bags when shopping",
"To use cotton handkerchiefs instead of paper ones",
"To grow more trees"
] |
In the U.S., thin is "in", fat is "out", this means _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At some time in your life you may have a strong desire to do something strange or terrible. However, chances are that you don't act on your impulse , but let it pass instead. You know that to take the action is wrong in some way and that other people will not accept your behavior.
Perhaps the most interesting ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7130.txt | At some time in your life you may have a strong desire to do something strange or terrible. However, chances are that you don't act on your impulse , but let it pass instead. You know that to take the action is wrong in some way and that other people will not accept your behavior.
Perhaps the most interesting thing abo... | [
"thin is \"inside\", fat is \"outside\"",
"thin is \"diligent\", fat is \"lazy\"",
"thin is \"youthful\", fat is \"spiritless\"",
"thin is \"fashionable\", fat is \"unfashionable\""
] |
What are two ways cnidarians are able to reproduce? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are two ways cnidarians are able to reproduce? | asexually and sexually | science | null | null | null | internally and externally | mitosis and meiosis | spawning and sexual | asexually and sexually | General Cnidarian Life Cycle. Cnidarians may reproduce both asexually and sexually. | null | null | null |
Which of the following is NOT TRUE according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A mouse looked through a hole in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package; what food might it contain? He was astonished to discover that it was a mouse trap!
Running to the farmyard,the mouse shouted,warning everyone,"There is a mouse trap in the house,there is a mouse trap in the house."The ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high408.txt | A mouse looked through a hole in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package; what food might it contain? He was astonished to discover that it was a mouse trap!
Running to the farmyard,the mouse shouted,warning everyone,"There is a mouse trap in the house,there is a mouse trap in the house."The chicken,w... | [
"The others help the farmer kill the cow.",
"The mouse trap was very practical.",
"The pig is more friendly than the other animals.",
"The farmer's family had no friends at all."
] |
What did the servant get him back? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man went out with the wrong boots, one with a thick sole and the other with a thin one. As he began to walk, he felt uncomfortable, for one foot was higher than the other. He felt very strange and said, " Is there anything wrong with my legs today? Why is one of my legs long, and the other short? "
A _ told ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1152.txt | A man went out with the wrong boots, one with a thick sole and the other with a thin one. As he began to walk, he felt uncomfortable, for one foot was higher than the other. He felt very strange and said, " Is there anything wrong with my legs today? Why is one of my legs long, and the other short? "
A _ told him that ... | [
"He got the right boots quickly.",
"He got nothing when he came back",
"He got the same boots back.",
"He got the different boots back. :"
] |
We can infer from the passage that_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Difficult times often bring out the best in people. And this was the case for basketball star Yao Ming, who hosted a television show in Shanghai that raised US $ 300, 000 to help researchers find a cure for SARS. Fund-raising, or charity, is an act of goodwill towards others.
Charities in the West have more w... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16809.txt | Difficult times often bring out the best in people. And this was the case for basketball star Yao Ming, who hosted a television show in Shanghai that raised US $ 300, 000 to help researchers find a cure for SARS. Fund-raising, or charity, is an act of goodwill towards others.
Charities in the West have more ways. Look... | [
"Ruth leads a busy life and she feels very tired",
"Rich as she may not be, Edna is willing to help others",
"Yao Ming is very proud of what he did for SARS",
"Ruth is angry because so many people ask her for money"
] |
What has made brains a popular food in Shanxi? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Shanxi Province you may be offered brains to eat. Frightened? You shouldn't, because the brains is only a kind of food, which is famous for its unusual name and rich nutrition .
Brains as food was invented more than 300 years ago by Fu Shan, an artist whose mother had been ill for a long time. To help her ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17685.txt | In Shanxi Province you may be offered brains to eat. Frightened? You shouldn't, because the brains is only a kind of food, which is famous for its unusual name and rich nutrition .
Brains as food was invented more than 300 years ago by Fu Shan, an artist whose mother had been ill for a long time. To help her become we... | [
"It is served in many restaurants there.",
"It is good for health and has a strange name.",
"It is made of Chinese medicines and wine.",
"It must be used to help the sick."
] |
We can infer from the passage people often ask her " _ ". | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Catherine Destivelle is a rock star. She loves rock, but she can't sing or play the guitar! She is a rock climber and a big star in France and Italy. She is the most famous woman climber in the world because she often climbs without ropes. She climbs in many countries but most often in the French Alps near Cha... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22497.txt | Catherine Destivelle is a rock star. She loves rock, but she can't sing or play the guitar! She is a rock climber and a big star in France and Italy. She is the most famous woman climber in the world because she often climbs without ropes. She climbs in many countries but most often in the French Alps near Chamonix, wh... | [
"Why do you like climbing?",
"Are you in love with an American climber?",
"Do you enjoy reading books on mountains?",
"What do you do before you go climbing?"
] |
Which reader didn't state clearly which pronunciation he or she preferred? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you prefer British English or American English? Here are opinions from our readers.
Andy: Well, being in British for 3 years now from New Zealand I've come to realize that a lot of British people pronounce words how Americans do. But in saying that, I guess the more educated British people do not pronounce ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18501.txt | Do you prefer British English or American English? Here are opinions from our readers.
Andy: Well, being in British for 3 years now from New Zealand I've come to realize that a lot of British people pronounce words how Americans do. But in saying that, I guess the more educated British people do not pronounce words the... | [
"Andy",
"Bill",
"Cindy",
"Edward"
] |
What did the mother do when the boy wanted to give up? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I began working in journalism when I was eight. It was my mother's idea. She wanted me to "make something" of myself, and decided I had better start young if I was to have any chance of keeping up with the competition.
With my load of magazines I headed toward Belleville Avenue. The crowds were there. There we... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1195.txt | I began working in journalism when I was eight. It was my mother's idea. She wanted me to "make something" of myself, and decided I had better start young if I was to have any chance of keeping up with the competition.
With my load of magazines I headed toward Belleville Avenue. The crowds were there. There were two ga... | [
"She forced him to continue.",
"She punished him.",
"She gave him some money.",
"She changed her plan."
] |
When someone is rude to you, you're advised to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When my mother was alive, she used to tell me again and again about the value of just being nice. "Never underestimate the power of a smile," she would say. I fear she would be very disappointed looking at the world today. A lot of people don't smile and when it comes to service today, they're just not nice. N... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8640.txt | When my mother was alive, she used to tell me again and again about the value of just being nice. "Never underestimate the power of a smile," she would say. I fear she would be very disappointed looking at the world today. A lot of people don't smile and when it comes to service today, they're just not nice. Now don't ... | [
"be rude to the next person",
"be nice to the people you meet",
"become one just like him or her",
"make for a worse situation"
] |
The writer's purpose in writing the passage is to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last Friday, I was coming home late after spending time with friends and thought I'd go down to the $99 cent pizza place. On the way, I saw a man sitting on the stairs alone there. I'd seen him before every day I run late to work, but this time I had no place to rush off to.
There was something about him, a qu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5575.txt | Last Friday, I was coming home late after spending time with friends and thought I'd go down to the $99 cent pizza place. On the way, I saw a man sitting on the stairs alone there. I'd seen him before every day I run late to work, but this time I had no place to rush off to.
There was something about him, a quiet manne... | [
"share his experience",
"show his generosity",
"express his thoughts",
"exchange his opinions"
] |
My brother and his wife work _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Boys and girls, let's begin our English class now. This time I want to talk about my family. Then I want you to say something about your families.
There are seven people in my family. They are my parents, my two sisters, my brother, his wife and I. In England, a family like this is a big one. My father has a ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle980.txt | Boys and girls, let's begin our English class now. This time I want to talk about my family. Then I want you to say something about your families.
There are seven people in my family. They are my parents, my two sisters, my brother, his wife and I. In England, a family like this is a big one. My father has a factory .... | [
"as teachers",
"as nurses",
"as doctors",
"in a hospital"
] |
If your family want to go to Highertown Farm during official holidays, you'd better _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The National Trust has many campsites in scenic locations all over the UK. Make the most of the last days of summer by living outdoors and taking in these beautiful landscapes. Here are some of the most popular places to go.
Low Wray, Cumbria
Low Wray is a lovely campsite situated on the western shore Winderm... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high634.txt | The National Trust has many campsites in scenic locations all over the UK. Make the most of the last days of summer by living outdoors and taking in these beautiful landscapes. Here are some of the most popular places to go.
Low Wray, Cumbria
Low Wray is a lovely campsite situated on the western shore Windermere in th... | [
"book in advance",
"send emails first",
"dial 01218265211",
"bring your own tents"
] |
According to the passage, people stared at Mirth and his friend because Minh was _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mirth Pham was born in Vietnam. He left his native country when he was 21 years old. Minh has been in America for almost two years. There is still much he does not understand about America.
Once Minh was in a supermarket. He saw an old man and an old woman. They wanted a box of cereal .The box was on a high sh... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8357.txt | Mirth Pham was born in Vietnam. He left his native country when he was 21 years old. Minh has been in America for almost two years. There is still much he does not understand about America.
Once Minh was in a supermarket. He saw an old man and an old woman. They wanted a box of cereal .The box was on a high shelf. The ... | [
"a Vietnamese",
"doing something unusual",
"entering a restaurant",
"not dressed like Americans"
] |
Mark and _ are good friends. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mark Black is my good friend. He is English. He has a yellow bike. His bike number is 9075. His mother has a black car. The number is CA3566. His father has a black car, too. The number is CA3567.
Question:
Mark and _ are good friends.
Choices:
A. I
B. me
C. you
D. she | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4429.txt | Mark Black is my good friend. He is English. He has a yellow bike. His bike number is 9075. His mother has a black car. The number is CA3566. His father has a black car, too. The number is CA3567. | [
"I",
"me",
"you",
"she"
] |
Which sentence best summarizes the whole text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's five minutes before the exam and you are in a state of panic. You just have to pass it, but how? You didn't even open the book the night before and you hear a voice in your head saying "Cheat, cheat ..." So what are you going to do, ignore it and fail or go for it? It's a tough decision many students must... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6388.txt | It's five minutes before the exam and you are in a state of panic. You just have to pass it, but how? You didn't even open the book the night before and you hear a voice in your head saying "Cheat, cheat ..." So what are you going to do, ignore it and fail or go for it? It's a tough decision many students must make.
Mo... | [
"Cheating can be explained but not excused.",
"Technology has made cheating easier.",
"Students cheat to get into university.",
"Cheating is a social and psychological problem."
] |
A tale about fairies should be read _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you want to become a better reader, here are four important points to remember about rate or speed of reading:
First, knowing why you are reading and what you are reading to find out will often help you to know whether to read rapidly or slowly.
Second, some things should be read slowly. Examples are direct... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1553.txt | If you want to become a better reader, here are four important points to remember about rate or speed of reading:
First, knowing why you are reading and what you are reading to find out will often help you to know whether to read rapidly or slowly.
Second, some things should be read slowly. Examples are directions for ... | [
"slowly",
"carefully",
"rapidly",
"to change one's speed fast to slow"
] |
What measures have been taken to preserve the heritage of Tutankhamun's tomb? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
C What historical site impresses you most? I've always been fascinated by the pyramids in Egypt.A few years ago I braved a long queue and climbed through a narrow passage to reach the main chamber deep inside one of them.Like millions of other tourists, I marveled at stone-walled rooms full of the magic o... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13010.txt | C What historical site impresses you most? I've always been fascinated by the pyramids in Egypt.A few years ago I braved a long queue and climbed through a narrow passage to reach the main chamber deep inside one of them.Like millions of other tourists, I marveled at stone-walled rooms full of the magic of this an... | [
"Decorating the monument again.",
"Building a replica of the monument.",
"Limiting the number of visitors.",
"Moving the tomb away from the actual site."
] |
Different forms of the same element are called what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Different forms of the same element are called what? | allotropes | science | null | null | null | polymorphs | subclasses | amines | allotropes | Graphite is one of three forms of crystalline, or crystal-forming, carbon. Carbon also exists in an amorphous, or “shapeless,” form in substances such as coal and charcoal. Different forms of the same element are called allotropes. Besides graphite, the other allotropes of crystalline carbon are diamond and fullerenes.... | null | null | null |
If a country wants to take part in the World Cup ,she must have _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the world ,soccer is the most popular sport. This is because many countries have wonderful teams for the World Cup. The World Cup is held every four years.
To remember 2002 FIFA World Cup ,children from different countries and more than 60 children from Japanese schools came together and spent three weekend... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4770.txt | In the world ,soccer is the most popular sport. This is because many countries have wonderful teams for the World Cup. The World Cup is held every four years.
To remember 2002 FIFA World Cup ,children from different countries and more than 60 children from Japanese schools came together and spent three weekends drawing... | [
"Many soccer fans",
"a very good team",
"many soccer player",
"a big playground"
] |
Where do Bob and Paul play every afternoon? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello, everyone! My name is Bob. I have a good friend. His name is Paul. He is a yellow dog. I like him very much.
Every morning Paul runs with me, and we play in the park every afternoon. Paul is very fat. He likes eating beef hamburgers for breakfast. For dinner, he likes fish. Paul likes red. He has two red... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6411.txt | Hello, everyone! My name is Bob. I have a good friend. His name is Paul. He is a yellow dog. I like him very much.
Every morning Paul runs with me, and we play in the park every afternoon. Paul is very fat. He likes eating beef hamburgers for breakfast. For dinner, he likes fish. Paul likes red. He has two red hats. Lo... | [
"at home",
"at school",
"in the park",
"in the library"
] |
What was the problem with guessing at the sound to stop a bus? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm a blind teenager girl, but I am ashamed of it if it is known. I refuse to use a white stick and hate asking for help, and I couldn't bear people to look at me and think I am not like them. I must be a terrible danger on the roads. Coming across me wandering through the traffic, motorists probably would h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13063.txt | I'm a blind teenager girl, but I am ashamed of it if it is known. I refuse to use a white stick and hate asking for help, and I couldn't bear people to look at me and think I am not like them. I must be a terrible danger on the roads. Coming across me wandering through the traffic, motorists probably would have to st... | [
"All cars have exactly the same sound.",
"No bus would stop to pick up a blind girl.",
"Some lorries may have the same sound as that of the bus.",
"It took long for the girl to recognize the sound of a bus."
] |
How did the dog take the note? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was Sunday morning. A butcher heard the doorbell and thought it must be a customer. But he was surprised to see that a dog was coming into his shop. The dog had $10 and a note in its mouth.
The butcher took the note and read it. It said,"10 pork chops , please."So the butcher took the money and put a bag ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3863.txt | It was Sunday morning. A butcher heard the doorbell and thought it must be a customer. But he was surprised to see that a dog was coming into his shop. The dog had $10 and a note in its mouth.
The butcher took the note and read it. It said,"10 pork chops , please."So the butcher took the money and put a bag of chops ... | [
"In the bag.",
"On its back.",
"In its mouth.",
"Around its neck."
] |
A priest named Valentine was stoned to death for the sake of _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Valentine's Day is on Feb. 14, and Chinese call it "lovers day". I don't think the translation is an accurate one, since it doesn't only belong to lovers. Valentine's Day is for expressing affection of all sorts. But it is uniquely for the romantically involved who shine the brightest, who spend the most money... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11619.txt | Valentine's Day is on Feb. 14, and Chinese call it "lovers day". I don't think the translation is an accurate one, since it doesn't only belong to lovers. Valentine's Day is for expressing affection of all sorts. But it is uniquely for the romantically involved who shine the brightest, who spend the most money, whose h... | [
"his not attending a ceremony on time.",
"his stealing something from the church",
"his rude words to Roman Emperor Claudius II",
"his not obeying the orders by Roman Emperor Claudius II"
] |
People want to build the tower high, then _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello,my friend.I'm Jack.Today I'd like to tell you a story about the language.People live together and they speak the same language.They are kind to each other .
People want to build a tower.One of them says, "Let's build it high and it can reach the heaven !".And the name is the Tower of Babel.But God doesn... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5542.txt | Hello,my friend.I'm Jack.Today I'd like to tell you a story about the language.People live together and they speak the same language.They are kind to each other .
People want to build a tower.One of them says, "Let's build it high and it can reach the heaven !".And the name is the Tower of Babel.But God doesn't like i... | [
"they can live in it",
"it can reach the heaven",
"it can take many things",
"they can see the world on it"
] |
A group of 5 children are taken to an amusement park. Only 3 of them were daring enough to get on the Ferris wheel which cost $5 per child. Everyone had a go at the merry-go-round (at $3 per child). On their way home, they bought 2 cones of ice cream each (each cone cost $8). How much did they spend altogether? | 3 children rode the Ferris wheel at $5 reach for a total of 3*$5 = $<<3*5=15>>15
5 children rode the merry-go-round at $3 each for a total of 5*$3 = $<<5*3=15>>15
5 children bought 2 cones of ice cream each at $8 per cone for a total of 5*2*$8 = $<<5*2*8=80>>80
In total, they spent $15+$15+$80 = $<<15+15+80=110>>110
##... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A group of 5 children are taken to an amusement park. Only 3 of them were daring enough to get on the Ferris wheel which cost $5 per child. Everyone had a go at the merry-go-round (at $3 per child). On their way home, they bought 2 cones of ice cream each (each cone cost $8). How much did they spend altogether? | 3 children rode the Ferris wheel at $5 reach for a total of 3*$5 = $<<3*5=15>>15
5 children rode the merry-go-round at $3 each for a total of 5*$3 = $<<5*3=15>>15
5 children bought 2 cones of ice cream each at $8 per cone for a total of 5*2*$8 = $<<5*2*8=80>>80
In total, they spent $15+$15+$80 = $<<15+15+80=110>>110
##... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
You will find that you are a survivor in | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We may know that there are four basic periods for human beings to pass through when you enter and live in another country. This process helps you deal with culture shock .
Culture shock begins with the "honeymoon period". This is the time when you first arrive in a place where everything about the new cu1ture... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1799.txt | We may know that there are four basic periods for human beings to pass through when you enter and live in another country. This process helps you deal with culture shock .
Culture shock begins with the "honeymoon period". This is the time when you first arrive in a place where everything about the new cu1ture is stran... | [
"the lst period",
"the 2nd period",
"the 3rd period",
"the 4th period"
] |
Why didn't people get into the writer's father's taxi? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This Thursday, across the USA, kids are skipping school and going to work with their parents. They'll be making copies, sending faxes and sweeping floors. This is because April 28 is Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day all over the USA. This holiday shows kids what it means to be a grown-up in the workin... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4795.txt | This Thursday, across the USA, kids are skipping school and going to work with their parents. They'll be making copies, sending faxes and sweeping floors. This is because April 28 is Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day all over the USA. This holiday shows kids what it means to be a grown-up in the working world.
... | [
"Because her father didn't like to turn on the radio.",
"Because they thought the writer was a passenger.",
"Because her father's car was hot and uncomfortable.",
"Because her father didn't stop to take any passengers."
] |
In which part of a future newspaper can you read the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is now February 7, 2035. The search engine TalkTalk will be open to the public next week and this service will soon be something beyond your imagination. For the first time you can not only talk to the search engine, but you can discuss with it what you are looking for.
For example, if you want to know more... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11054.txt | It is now February 7, 2035. The search engine TalkTalk will be open to the public next week and this service will soon be something beyond your imagination. For the first time you can not only talk to the search engine, but you can discuss with it what you are looking for.
For example, if you want to know more about th... | [
"Opinion.",
"Culture.",
"Lifestyle.",
"Technology."
] |
Which of the following about Grand Canyon, Arizona is NOT true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Amazing Rafting Adventures
White water rafting is one of the classic, wild, activities in the outdoors. It is also an opportunity for an unbelievable family adventure. Around the country, there are several rivers--and rafting outfitters--that are perfectly suited to the entire family.
Here are three of the bes... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4265.txt | Amazing Rafting Adventures
White water rafting is one of the classic, wild, activities in the outdoors. It is also an opportunity for an unbelievable family adventure. Around the country, there are several rivers--and rafting outfitters--that are perfectly suited to the entire family.
Here are three of the best:
New Ri... | [
"A multi-day trip down the Colorado River is really challenging.",
"Really brave families will like to have a multi-day trip down the river",
"Everyone can rest for the next day's activities.",
"People can only enjoy the rough rapids down the river"
] |
Which are the closest living relations to land plants? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which are the closest living relations to land plants? | charophytes | science | null | null | null | sporozoans | mammals | arthropods | charophytes | outcompete the green tint of chlorophyll, making these species appear as varying shades of red. Other protists classified as red algae lack phycoerythrins and are parasites. Red algae are common in tropical waters where they have been detected at depths of 260 meters. Other red algae exist in terrestrial or freshwater ... | null | null | null |
How does Gunter Grass revive the memory of the Wilhelm Gustloff tragedy ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's the worst event in human being's nautical history , six times more deadly than the Titanic . When the German cruise ship Wilhelm Gustloff was hit by torpedoes fired from a Russian submarine in the final winter of World War II , more than 10,000 people - mostly women , children and old people fleeing the f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10753.txt | It's the worst event in human being's nautical history , six times more deadly than the Titanic . When the German cruise ship Wilhelm Gustloff was hit by torpedoes fired from a Russian submarine in the final winter of World War II , more than 10,000 people - mostly women , children and old people fleeing the final Red ... | [
"By presenting the horrible scene of the torpedo attack .",
"By describing the ship's sinking in great detail .",
"By giving an interview to the weekly Die Woche .",
"By illustrating the survival of a young pregnant woman ."
] |
Why does the writer suggest choosing a person outside your area? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When disaster happens, you might find yourself without water, gas and electricity. You might even need to leave your home right away. So you are supposed to plan for the bad situations before the disaster comes. Here are some suggestions:
First, have a family meeting. Plan a way to get your family members to... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3091.txt | When disaster happens, you might find yourself without water, gas and electricity. You might even need to leave your home right away. So you are supposed to plan for the bad situations before the disaster comes. Here are some suggestions:
First, have a family meeting. Plan a way to get your family members together if... | [
"To send food and water to you family.",
"To help your family move to a safe place.",
"To choose two places for your family to go to.",
"To help your family get in touch with each other."
] |
Which statement is true according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The president of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, is asking for foreign help to fight forest and agricultural fires in his country. According to Mr Widodo, Indonesian helicopters are only able to carry a small amount of the water needed to put out the fires. " _ " the Associated Press reported his comment.
The Indonesi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12776.txt | The president of Indonesia, Joko Widodo, is asking for foreign help to fight forest and agricultural fires in his country. According to Mr Widodo, Indonesian helicopters are only able to carry a small amount of the water needed to put out the fires. " _ " the Associated Press reported his comment.
The Indonesian Nation... | [
"El Nino might help relieve the dry conditions in Indonesia.",
"Many animals have become sick and died because of the fires.",
"25,000 people from home and abroad have been sent to fight fires.",
"Some other countries besides Indonesia have been affected by the fires."
] |
The woman went to the shop again the next day in order to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A woman in blue jeans stood at the window of expensive shop. Though she hesitated for a moment, she finally went in and asked to see a dress that was in the window. The assistant who served her did not like the way she was dressed. Glancing at her scornfully , he told her the dress was sold. The woman walked... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22840.txt | A woman in blue jeans stood at the window of expensive shop. Though she hesitated for a moment, she finally went in and asked to see a dress that was in the window. The assistant who served her did not like the way she was dressed. Glancing at her scornfully , he told her the dress was sold. The woman walked out of t... | [
"get the dress she loved",
"teach the assistant a lesson",
"ask for the same dress",
"search out the rude assistant"
] |
According to the passage, Tsholofelo's mother seemed to hope Tsholofelo could be _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I recall my mother's voice which called me to order, and often ended with some strong proverb to express the gravity of the wrong done. It was common practice for my mother to send me off soul-searching with a proverb.
Of the many interactions I had with my mother those many years ago, one stands out with clar... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15070.txt | I recall my mother's voice which called me to order, and often ended with some strong proverb to express the gravity of the wrong done. It was common practice for my mother to send me off soul-searching with a proverb.
Of the many interactions I had with my mother those many years ago, one stands out with clarity. I re... | [
"flexible and creative",
"sincere and honest",
"active and confident",
"sympathetic and helpful"
] |
The most important people in your life are your _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mom and dad are the most important people in your life. They have been looking after you since you were born, so you should always love them. You should also get on well with them. But some children don't know how to do this. Here are some ways to help you.
Spend more time with your parents. Don't spend too mu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6911.txt | Mom and dad are the most important people in your life. They have been looking after you since you were born, so you should always love them. You should also get on well with them. But some children don't know how to do this. Here are some ways to help you.
Spend more time with your parents. Don't spend too much time p... | [
"friends",
"mom and dad",
"classmates",
"brother and sister"
] |
Gavin is always alone because he_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Gavin Joseph, a teenager with Asperger's Syndrome, was beaten up by a group of people for just being different. Asperger's Syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects a person's ability to socialize. But instead of putting them into prison for what they did to him, Gavin offered them a chance to become m... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19933.txt | Gavin Joseph, a teenager with Asperger's Syndrome, was beaten up by a group of people for just being different. Asperger's Syndrome is a developmental disorder that affects a person's ability to socialize. But instead of putting them into prison for what they did to him, Gavin offered them a chance to become more toler... | [
"enjoys being alone",
"is always upsetting",
"suffers from a disease",
"doesn't like his schoolmates"
] |
Phil started his day with $40. He bought a slice of pizza for $2.75, a soda for $1.50 and a pair of jeans for $11.50. If he has nothing but quarters left of his original money, how many quarters does he now have? | The total cost of pizza, soda and jeans is $2.75 + $1.50 + $11.50 = $<<2.75+1.5+11.5=15.75>>15.75
He now has $40 - $15.75 = $<<40-15.75=24.25>>24.25 left.
There are 4 quarters in $1.00 so $24 is equal to 24 x 4 = <<24*4=96>>96 quarters.
25 cents is equal to 1 quarter.
Therefore, Phil has 96 quarters + 1 quarter = <<96+... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Phil started his day with $40. He bought a slice of pizza for $2.75, a soda for $1.50 and a pair of jeans for $11.50. If he has nothing but quarters left of his original money, how many quarters does he now have? | The total cost of pizza, soda and jeans is $2.75 + $1.50 + $11.50 = $<<2.75+1.5+11.5=15.75>>15.75
He now has $40 - $15.75 = $<<40-15.75=24.25>>24.25 left.
There are 4 quarters in $1.00 so $24 is equal to 24 x 4 = <<24*4=96>>96 quarters.
25 cents is equal to 1 quarter.
Therefore, Phil has 96 quarters + 1 quarter = <<96+... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The Grand Canal was in the most glorious time _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When it comes to cultural heritage protection, the Grand Canal of China is probably the world's greatest project of its kind. The big inland waterway system in the north-eastern and central eastern plains passes through eight of the country's present-day provinces.
The Canal runs from Beijing in the north to ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12752.txt | When it comes to cultural heritage protection, the Grand Canal of China is probably the world's greatest project of its kind. The big inland waterway system in the north-eastern and central eastern plains passes through eight of the country's present-day provinces.
The Canal runs from Beijing in the north to Zhejiang ... | [
"when it was aimed as a means of communication",
"when it crossed the Yellow River and the Yangtze",
"when it was born about six hundred years later",
"when it was designed as an artificial waterway"
] |
What does the author intend to tell us? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Life can be so wonderful, full of adventure and joy. It can also be full of challenges, setbacks and heartbreaks. Whatever our circumstances, we generally still have dreams, hopes and desires--that little something more we want for ourselves and our loved ones. Yet knowing we can have more can also create a pr... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14438.txt | Life can be so wonderful, full of adventure and joy. It can also be full of challenges, setbacks and heartbreaks. Whatever our circumstances, we generally still have dreams, hopes and desires--that little something more we want for ourselves and our loved ones. Yet knowing we can have more can also create a problem, be... | [
"It's easier than we think to get what we want.",
"It's important to learn to accept sufferings in life.",
"It's impractical to change our way of thinking.",
"It's harder than we expect to follow a new course."
] |
Some people who hold a high position in the government think they can _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don't bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.
Some people believe that if they are _ , they will be able to do anything they want, ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8896.txt | Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don't bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.
Some people believe that if they are _ , they will be able to do anything they want, which mea... | [
"get money and something they can't buy with money",
"do what they want to do at any time",
"enjoy health which makes them work hard",
"take an active part in all kinds of activities every day"
] |
What allows giraffes to reach leaves that other ground animals cannot? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What allows giraffes to reach leaves that other ground animals cannot? | long necks | science | null | null | null | long horns | camouflage pattern | long tongue | long necks | African Giraffes. Giraffes feed on leaves high in trees. Their long necks allow them to reach leaves that other ground animals cannot. | null | null | null |
The main purpose of the advertisements is to tell you _ when you are in these cities. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you're travelling in the following cities, these exciting events may drag you out of the house.
CONCERTS
Mayday Noah's Ark World Tour
Info: Jul 13, Xiamen; Jul 19/20, Shanghai; Aug 3, Shenzhen; Aug 17, Beijing
The rock band Mayday is about to bring their attractive tour to an end -- and, as usual, it's goin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7125.txt | If you're travelling in the following cities, these exciting events may drag you out of the house.
CONCERTS
Mayday Noah's Ark World Tour
Info: Jul 13, Xiamen; Jul 19/20, Shanghai; Aug 3, Shenzhen; Aug 17, Beijing
The rock band Mayday is about to bring their attractive tour to an end -- and, as usual, it's going to happ... | [
"how to enjoy these activities",
"how to improve your artistic level",
"how to amuse yourselves",
"what to enjoy"
] |
Before Jennie knew she was the best match, her feeling could be described as" _ ". | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My friend Jennie gave her bone marrow( )to a 50-year-old woman, a woman she has never met.
At the end of March, the Red Cross called back. Six different blood elements were tested ; Jennie matched five completely and was about a 3/4 match of the six. So she was the best match.
In April, Jennie went for a co... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17897.txt | My friend Jennie gave her bone marrow( )to a 50-year-old woman, a woman she has never met.
At the end of March, the Red Cross called back. Six different blood elements were tested ; Jennie matched five completely and was about a 3/4 match of the six. So she was the best match.
In April, Jennie went for a complete ph... | [
"frightened",
"nervous",
"calm",
"excite"
] |
From the passage, we can infer that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many people who say Thomas Edison invented the twentieth century. Although there are those who may disagree, yet Edison was one of the greatest inventors in America.
Born in 1847 in Ohio, Thomas Edison attended school for only three months. After his teacher said that he could not learn, Edison's mot... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13552.txt | There are many people who say Thomas Edison invented the twentieth century. Although there are those who may disagree, yet Edison was one of the greatest inventors in America.
Born in 1847 in Ohio, Thomas Edison attended school for only three months. After his teacher said that he could not learn, Edison's mother decid... | [
"Edison's teacher thought Edison was not worth teaching",
"Edison's mother stopped Edison studying at school",
"Edison didn't invent many things in all his life",
"Edison didn't spend his life working on these inventions when he was old"
] |
This year, Green Week welcomes _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In November of 2007, NBC Universal launched its first official Green Week. Throughout the week, NBC Universal presented over 150 hours of environmentally themed content through multiple platforms .
Now, NBC Universal is proud to present Green Week 2012. With a new theme and message of "Green Your Routine", NB... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3902.txt | In November of 2007, NBC Universal launched its first official Green Week. Throughout the week, NBC Universal presented over 150 hours of environmentally themed content through multiple platforms .
Now, NBC Universal is proud to present Green Week 2012. With a new theme and message of "Green Your Routine", NBC and NBC... | [
"advice on how to improve the website",
"suggestions about how to make their activities more interesting",
"tips on what to do to make our life greener",
"opinions on whether we should have campaigns"
] |
Why did the Walmart employee refuse Ayers' money? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a touching story, a family was shocked to find that a stranger had secretly paid for more than half of their Christmas gifts.
When Ayers went to make a payment toward the $283 balance for her family's Christmas gifts at Walmart, her money was refused. According to a Walmart employee, a woman had paid a part... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14333.txt | In a touching story, a family was shocked to find that a stranger had secretly paid for more than half of their Christmas gifts.
When Ayers went to make a payment toward the $283 balance for her family's Christmas gifts at Walmart, her money was refused. According to a Walmart employee, a woman had paid a part of Ayers... | [
"She was too poor to afford it.",
"Her money was not enough.",
"Someone had paid for her.",
"The charismas gifts were free."
] |
There are lower prices for _ in most countries according to the passage. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some advice on travel
Here is some advice on travel. I think it will be helpful to you.
1. Forget fashion! Always wear your most comfortable clothes and shoes when you go on long trips.
2. If you're going somewhere cold, remember to take your warm clothes with you.
3. If you are going somewhere sunny, remember... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle508.txt | Some advice on travel
Here is some advice on travel. I think it will be helpful to you.
1. Forget fashion! Always wear your most comfortable clothes and shoes when you go on long trips.
2. If you're going somewhere cold, remember to take your warm clothes with you.
3. If you are going somewhere sunny, remember to take ... | [
"students",
"policemen",
"old people",
"children"
] |
How does the author introduce the topic of this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever been bitten? Of course you have. You are surrounded by living things which might, or do, bite. Even when you rest your head on your pillow, bedbugs are probably nibbling away at you. They live happily inside most pillows.
Take a walk outside and you are a target for "man's best friend. " Hundred... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4947.txt | Have you ever been bitten? Of course you have. You are surrounded by living things which might, or do, bite. Even when you rest your head on your pillow, bedbugs are probably nibbling away at you. They live happily inside most pillows.
Take a walk outside and you are a target for "man's best friend. " Hundreds of dog-... | [
"By asking questions.",
"By giving examples.",
"By offering suggestions.",
"By doing experiments."
] |
Ali and Sara ate 80 small apples combined. Ali ate 4 times more apples than Sara. How many apples did Sara eat? | Let A be the number of apples Ali ate and S be the number of apples Sara ate.
We have: A + S = 80 apples
And: A = <<4=4>>4S
Which means: 4S + S = 80
So: 5S = 80
So the number of apples Sara ate is: S = 80 / 5= <<80/5=16>>16 apples
#### 16 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Ali and Sara ate 80 small apples combined. Ali ate 4 times more apples than Sara. How many apples did Sara eat? | Let A be the number of apples Ali ate and S be the number of apples Sara ate.
We have: A + S = 80 apples
And: A = <<4=4>>4S
Which means: 4S + S = 80
So: 5S = 80
So the number of apples Sara ate is: S = 80 / 5= <<80/5=16>>16 apples
#### 16 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is the purpose of founding Green River? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The 48-year-old photographer and adventurer with his trademark black and white beard and shoulder-length hair is also an environmentalist devoted to protecting the source of the Yangtze River.And he likes his new nick-name, "garbage cleaner at the source of the Yangtze River".
Yang Xin , is the founder of... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17430.txt | The 48-year-old photographer and adventurer with his trademark black and white beard and shoulder-length hair is also an environmentalist devoted to protecting the source of the Yangtze River.And he likes his new nick-name, "garbage cleaner at the source of the Yangtze River".
Yang Xin , is the founder of Green Ri... | [
".To protect the source of the Yangtze River",
"To protect the country ' s major rivers",
".To use modem products packed in plastics",
".To process rubbish such as bottles."
] |
Why didn't the Venezuelan police go into the man's bedroom? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here are two stories from different parts of the world. They seem strange but, believe it or not, they re all true!
John Lee was an Englishman who refused to be hanged! In 1884 the police said Lee had killed an old woman who he used to work with. There was nothing to show that Lee had killed the woman. Lee tol... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3669.txt | Here are two stories from different parts of the world. They seem strange but, believe it or not, they re all true!
John Lee was an Englishman who refused to be hanged! In 1884 the police said Lee had killed an old woman who he used to work with. There was nothing to show that Lee had killed the woman. Lee told the pol... | [
"They didn't know where it was.",
"The Venezuelan police were not allowed to enter Colombia.",
"The police in Colombia told them that (hey would help.",
"The police in Colombia told them not to go inside."
] |
What is the tone of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nowadays, a cellphone service is available to everyone, everywhere. Probably thousands of people have already been using it, but I just discovered it, so I'm going to claim it and also name it: Fake Foning.
The technology has been working well for me at the office, but there are infinite applications. Virtual... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2961.txt | Nowadays, a cellphone service is available to everyone, everywhere. Probably thousands of people have already been using it, but I just discovered it, so I'm going to claim it and also name it: Fake Foning.
The technology has been working well for me at the office, but there are infinite applications. Virtually in any... | [
"Critical.",
"Humorous.",
"Serious.",
"Unclear."
] |
We can infer from the text that the writer was the _ of ISM. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Because I will be away for a few days after Spring Break, I am writing this during the actual holiday, when I can use time to catch up on a number of purely administrative items.
First of all, you should have received the letter I sent out on April 2 advising of the transition arrangements to new leadershi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10845.txt | Because I will be away for a few days after Spring Break, I am writing this during the actual holiday, when I can use time to catch up on a number of purely administrative items.
First of all, you should have received the letter I sent out on April 2 advising of the transition arrangements to new leadership at ISM ... | [
"director",
"employee",
"teacher",
"student"
] |
After the woman visited the United States she might feel that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A woman from Japan was telling a friend about her trip to the United States.The woman had visited major businesses and investment companies in New York City and Chicago.
"I studied English before I left home,"she said."But I still was not sure that people were speaking English."
Her problem is easy to understa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6240.txt | A woman from Japan was telling a friend about her trip to the United States.The woman had visited major businesses and investment companies in New York City and Chicago.
"I studied English before I left home,"she said."But I still was not sure that people were speaking English."
Her problem is easy to understand.Americ... | [
"her English was poor",
"it's easy to master English",
"it's difficult to make money",
"people there weren't very friendly"
] |
Peter _ when he sees uncle waves to everybody passing by. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To Make Everybody Happy
Peter's uncle lives in the country. Once in summer, Peter goes to stay with him for a few weeks. Whenever they go for a walk or for a drive in the car and pass somebody, his uncle waves to the passer-by. Peter is surprised and says, "Uncle Georage, you seem to know everybody here. Where... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2218.txt | To Make Everybody Happy
Peter's uncle lives in the country. Once in summer, Peter goes to stay with him for a few weeks. Whenever they go for a walk or for a drive in the car and pass somebody, his uncle waves to the passer-by. Peter is surprised and says, "Uncle Georage, you seem to know everybody here. Where did you ... | [
"always asks his uncle \"Who is that man?\"",
"is very happy",
"is not surprised at all",
"is very surprised"
] |
If the story appears in a newspaper, the best title might be " _ ". | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone talks about the greenhouse effect and how our Earth and its climate are being affected. We can do a science experiment designed by some kids to show this effect and what is happening to the Earth.
First prepare the following items:
*2 glass containers that need to be the same size and shape
*1 gal... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22144.txt | Everyone talks about the greenhouse effect and how our Earth and its climate are being affected. We can do a science experiment designed by some kids to show this effect and what is happening to the Earth.
First prepare the following items:
*2 glass containers that need to be the same size and shape
*1 gallon plast... | [
"An Interesting Experiment Done by Kids",
"How to Protect Our Precious Planet",
"Bring Home the Seriousness of Greenhouse Effect",
"The Greenhouse Effect Has Been Proved by Kids"
] |
The infection-fighting complement system consists of roughly 30 proteins in? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The infection-fighting complement system consists of roughly 30 proteins in? | blood plasma | science | null | null | null | fats | stomach acid | stool | blood plasma | null | null | null | |
From this passage we know that_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The search for life in the universe took a step forward last month with the opening of the Allen Telescope Array in Hat Creek, California. The telescopes were partly made possible by a gift of twenty-five million dollars from Paul Allen. The total cost of the project is already fifty million dollars.
At prese... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3441.txt | The search for life in the universe took a step forward last month with the opening of the Allen Telescope Array in Hat Creek, California. The telescopes were partly made possible by a gift of twenty-five million dollars from Paul Allen. The total cost of the project is already fifty million dollars.
At present, there... | [
"the 42 radio telescopes at Hat Creek observatory can work together",
"the total cost of the project came from Paul Allen",
"Hat Creek observatory can receive signals from all parts of the worm",
"Hat Creek observatory is operated by an American named Paul Allen"
] |
What is the purpose of the story? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Believe it or not, you can't escape Disney World. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Winnie the Pooh look out from T-shirts, school bags and lunch boxes. Cartoons such as "Snow White" and "The Lion King" shape the childhoods of countless kids.
While Disney's products might have been your favorites as a child, y... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17076.txt | Believe it or not, you can't escape Disney World. Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck and Winnie the Pooh look out from T-shirts, school bags and lunch boxes. Cartoons such as "Snow White" and "The Lion King" shape the childhoods of countless kids.
While Disney's products might have been your favorites as a child, you may no... | [
"To introduce to you some fairy tales that Disney has remade.",
"To show you the negative effects Disney can have.",
"To tell you about some important American values.",
"To promote American values."
] |
Which of the following statements about the third position is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sourcing Assistant Needed
Time: 28 March-27 September, 2011
Indian company's Shanghai office is looking for a local Chinese girl, who can speak fluent English, and has at least one year experience in trading business.
Main responsibilities are: sourcing for new suppliers, factory visiting, ne... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21736.txt | Sourcing Assistant Needed
Time: 28 March-27 September, 2011
Indian company's Shanghai office is looking for a local Chinese girl, who can speak fluent English, and has at least one year experience in trading business.
Main responsibilities are: sourcing for new suppliers, factory visiting, negotiating... | [
"Nationalities are not required for the position.",
"The candidate must have two years' working experience.",
"The deadline for application is July the 31st.",
"Communication skills are requested as a must."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For years I went to school by bus,so I met many"familiar"strangers.We took the same bus but didn't know each other's names.I used to think it was impossible for us to be true friends.How wrong I was!Smiles from the"nameless"people have changed my thoughts.
The first time I got on the bus,I saw different faces.... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5295.txt | For years I went to school by bus,so I met many"familiar"strangers.We took the same bus but didn't know each other's names.I used to think it was impossible for us to be true friends.How wrong I was!Smiles from the"nameless"people have changed my thoughts.
The first time I got on the bus,I saw different faces.We met,gr... | [
"The girl is very rich.",
"Smile is the key to closing the door of the heart.",
"The writer knew the name of the girl that evening.",
"The writer can't make friends with those nameless people on the bus now."
] |
From the passage, we can learn that the author _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Summer is slipping away from me.Some days, it makes me want to cry.Other days, I feel a sense of expectation within me just thinking about fall that makes me want to burst.Tonight, all five of us were in the family room doing our own things.
At this moment, my littlest kid is my number one trouble and my numbe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10960.txt | Summer is slipping away from me.Some days, it makes me want to cry.Other days, I feel a sense of expectation within me just thinking about fall that makes me want to burst.Tonight, all five of us were in the family room doing our own things.
At this moment, my littlest kid is my number one trouble and my number one joy... | [
"is fond of reading novels",
"has two annoying children",
"often takes evening walks",
"has no time to get dressed"
] |
The distance between Washington, D.C., and Philadelphia must be_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When it's 10:15 in New York, it's 9:15 in Salt Lake City, and 7:15 in San Francisco - isn't it? This consistent and orderly time system, based on a grid of time zones, seems so natural that people rarely give it a moment's thought. So you may find it surprising to learn that prior to the late 1800s each commun... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23790.txt | When it's 10:15 in New York, it's 9:15 in Salt Lake City, and 7:15 in San Francisco - isn't it? This consistent and orderly time system, based on a grid of time zones, seems so natural that people rarely give it a moment's thought. So you may find it surprising to learn that prior to the late 1800s each community estab... | [
"more than 75 miles",
"more than 150 miles",
"more than 200 miles",
"more than 300 miles"
] |
What is the author's attitude towards homework? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The old saying that practice makes perfect seems to make no sense when it comes to schoolwork. Many educators today are looking for evidence to support the case for homework, but are coming up empty-handed.
Mary Jane Cera is the academic administrator for the Kino School, and she maintains a no-homework policy... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7993.txt | The old saying that practice makes perfect seems to make no sense when it comes to schoolwork. Many educators today are looking for evidence to support the case for homework, but are coming up empty-handed.
Mary Jane Cera is the academic administrator for the Kino School, and she maintains a no-homework policy across a... | [
"Disapproved.",
"Supportive.",
"Objective.",
"Uninterested."
] |
Why do many companies use social-networking sites to recruit graduates? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nearly 28% of college Students plan to seek employment using Linkedin, up from 5% last year, according to a survey out today from employee recognition provider i Love Rewards and career-services network Experience.Slightly more than 7% plan to use Facebook, up from 5%.
No longer do students just wait for v... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20484.txt | Nearly 28% of college Students plan to seek employment using Linkedin, up from 5% last year, according to a survey out today from employee recognition provider i Love Rewards and career-services network Experience.Slightly more than 7% plan to use Facebook, up from 5%.
No longer do students just wait for visiting c... | [
"Because they have no other way to get in touch with graduates.",
"Because graduates tend to learn about employers through social media.",
"Because companies want to post advertisements for their products.",
"Because companies like to post videos and updates about their products."
] |
Kinetic energy is energy of this? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Kinetic energy is energy of this? | motion | science | null | null | null | food | speed | gravity | motion | Kinetic Energy and the Ultimate Speed Limit Kinetic energy is energy of motion. Classically, kinetic energy has the familiar expression. | null | null | null |
According to this passage, which of the following can be considered as the behavior of a hero? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once many years ago, I pulled a family out of a burning car somewhere in Wyoming. Last week I received a telephone call from a woman who could not stop crying as she told me that one of my stories had saved her son from committing suicide. In closing she called me a hero.
That got me thinking about what a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21855.txt | Once many years ago, I pulled a family out of a burning car somewhere in Wyoming. Last week I received a telephone call from a woman who could not stop crying as she told me that one of my stories had saved her son from committing suicide. In closing she called me a hero.
That got me thinking about what a hero is.... | [
"Holding a door open for someone.",
"Sending someone a wonderful card.",
"Keeping writing stories for children.",
"Being kind to someone who has a hard time."
] |
Alice doesn't get _ from her family. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm Alice. Today is Children's Day. I get many presents from my family. Do you want to have a look?
I like toy bears very much. I have five different bears in my room. My mother buys another brown bear for me today. It's very cute;
My uncle gives me a new pencil case; It's so nice. There's an interesting pic... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5575.txt | I'm Alice. Today is Children's Day. I get many presents from my family. Do you want to have a look?
I like toy bears very much. I have five different bears in my room. My mother buys another brown bear for me today. It's very cute;
My uncle gives me a new pencil case; It's so nice. There's an interesting picture on i... | [
"a computer",
"a diary book",
"a toy bear",
"a toy car"
] |
We should carry our school bags _ on the bus. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you want to protect yourself,please remember the following ways of information. These ways will make you safe.
Don't use earphones when you are running in the school yard or in the street. You will keep yourself from the outside world and can easily get into trouble.
If a stranger is following you, please... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5035.txt | If you want to protect yourself,please remember the following ways of information. These ways will make you safe.
Don't use earphones when you are running in the school yard or in the street. You will keep yourself from the outside world and can easily get into trouble.
If a stranger is following you, please don't go... | [
"in front of our bodies",
"on the floor",
"on our backs",
"on the heads"
] |
The sentence "... a single man in possession of a good fortune must be in want of a wife" means that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is a truth universally acknowledged that
.
However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighborhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families that he is considered the rightful property of someone or other of their daughters.
"My dear M... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16507.txt | It is a truth universally acknowledged that
.
However little known the feelings or views of such a man may be on his first entering a neighborhood, this truth is so well fixed in the minds of the surrounding families that he is considered the rightful property of someone or other of their daughters.
"My dear Mr. Bennet... | [
"a single man without money needn't a wife",
"women want to get married to financial stable men",
"a single man who is financially stable needs a wife",
"once man becomes rich, he must want to get a wife"
] |
What do we know from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's Tuesday today. After four classes in the morning, it's time for lunch. "Boys and girls, do you want to go to the City Book Store with me this afternoon?" Miss Cheng asks. All the students in our class are very happy, because we don't have to have three afternoon classes as usual . So we answer, "Yes!" "W... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4495.txt | It's Tuesday today. After four classes in the morning, it's time for lunch. "Boys and girls, do you want to go to the City Book Store with me this afternoon?" Miss Cheng asks. All the students in our class are very happy, because we don't have to have three afternoon classes as usual . So we answer, "Yes!" "Well, come... | [
"Tom doesn't like any subject.",
"Tom's class takes a bus to the City Book Store.",
"Miss Cheng buys some books at a special discount.",
"It takes the students about one hour to get to the store from the school."
] |
How did Erler treat Ms Garcia during the first seven months'? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Silvia Garcia,a black woman.applied for a job at a small company.One question on the application form was"Who else lives at your home address?"Ms.Garcia did not answer this question.She left the space blank.
The boss,Jeff Erler, was a very religious man.He had started the company himself and felt that his empl... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21469.txt | Silvia Garcia,a black woman.applied for a job at a small company.One question on the application form was"Who else lives at your home address?"Ms.Garcia did not answer this question.She left the space blank.
The boss,Jeff Erler, was a very religious man.He had started the company himself and felt that his employees wer... | [
"He treated her quite well.",
"He didn't trust her at all.",
"He was too hard on her.",
"He made her work long hours"
] |
Bilaterally symmetrical animals have both dorsal and what type of sides? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Bilaterally symmetrical animals have both dorsal and what type of sides? | ventral | science | null | null | null | posterior | exterior | anterior | ventral | null | null | null | |
Jack wrote a card to his mother in order to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Valentine's Day was coming. Helen felt hurt and lonely because this was her first Valentine's Day after the divorce .
Helen's twelve-year-old son, Jack, looked at his mother, knowing that this was a difficult time for both of them. In order to make his mother happy, he prepared a present, and handed it to her... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16659.txt | Valentine's Day was coming. Helen felt hurt and lonely because this was her first Valentine's Day after the divorce .
Helen's twelve-year-old son, Jack, looked at his mother, knowing that this was a difficult time for both of them. In order to make his mother happy, he prepared a present, and handed it to her on Valen... | [
"express he missed his father",
"explain why he felt lonely",
"ask her to give him some money",
"show his love to her"
] |
Joseph has a refrigerator, a water heater in his house, and an electric oven that consumes power at different rates. The total amount of money that Joseph pays for the energy used by the refrigerator is three times the amount he pays for the power used by the water heater. If the electric oven uses power worth $500 in ... | If the electric oven uses power worth $500 in a month, twice what Joseph pays for the power the water heater uses, Joseph pays 1/2*$500=$<<500/2=250>>250 for power used by the water heater.
The total amount of money that Joseph pays for the power used by the water heater and the electric oven is $250+$500 = $<<250+500=... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Joseph has a refrigerator, a water heater in his house, and an electric oven that consumes power at different rates. The total amount of money that Joseph pays for the energy used by the refrigerator is three times the amount he pays for the power used by the water heater. If the electric oven uses power worth $500 in ... | If the electric oven uses power worth $500 in a month, twice what Joseph pays for the power the water heater uses, Joseph pays 1/2*$500=$<<500/2=250>>250 for power used by the water heater.
The total amount of money that Joseph pays for the power used by the water heater and the electric oven is $250+$500 = $<<250+500=... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is it called when crystals form from magma? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is it called when crystals form from magma? | crystallization | science | null | null | null | vulcanism | sedimentation | transpiration | crystallization | Cooling and crystallization. Deep within the Earth, temperatures can get hot enough to create magma. As magma cools, crystals grow, forming an igneous rock. The crystals grow larger if the magma cools slowly, as it does if it remains deep within the Earth. If the magma cools quickly, the crystals will be very small. Wh... | null | null | null |
How many valence electrons does a sodium atom have ? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How many valence electrons does a sodium atom have ? | one | science | null | null | null | two | three | six | one | A: Any element in group 1 has just one valence electron. Examples include hydrogen (H), lithium (Li), and sodium (Na). Any element in group 18 has eight valence electrons (except for helium, which has a total of just two electrons). Examples include neon (Ne), argon (Ar), and krypton (Kr). Oxygen, like all the other el... | null | null | null |
We can know from the text _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Deadly heat waves, home-wrecking hurricanes, neighborhood-burning wildfires...When you stop to think about it, global warming can be thoroughly depressing.
According to rising evidence, climate changewon't just cause new cases of stress, anxiety and depression. People who already have serious psychological pro... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20273.txt | Deadly heat waves, home-wrecking hurricanes, neighborhood-burning wildfires...When you stop to think about it, global warming can be thoroughly depressing.
According to rising evidence, climate changewon't just cause new cases of stress, anxiety and depression. People who already have serious psychological problems wil... | [
"when people read about climate change, they are sure the world will be destructive",
"heat waves in Europe will happen again in the near future",
"the experts haven't clearly found out the relationship between climate change and mental health",
"malaria, fever and other infectious diseases are caused by clim... |
What's Ann' s last name? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello! I'm Mark Smith. I'm an American boy. I'm 12 years old. This is my little sister, Ann . She is five. My family are in China now. Because my father and my mother work in China. They are English teachers. They work hard. The students all like them.
Now I'm a middle school student. I have a friend at school... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5833.txt | Hello! I'm Mark Smith. I'm an American boy. I'm 12 years old. This is my little sister, Ann . She is five. My family are in China now. Because my father and my mother work in China. They are English teachers. They work hard. The students all like them.
Now I'm a middle school student. I have a friend at school. He's a ... | [
"Mark",
"Bill",
"Huang",
"Smith"
] |
Tire repair for each tire costs $7, plus another 50 cents for sales tax. If Juan needs all 4 tires repaired, how much is the final cost? | Juan pays 4*7 = <<4*7=28>>28 dollars for all four tire repairs.
Juan pays 0.50*4 = <<0.50*4=2>>2 dollars in sales tax for all four tire repairs.
Juan pays a total of 28+2 = <<28+2=30>>30 dollars.
#### 30 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tire repair for each tire costs $7, plus another 50 cents for sales tax. If Juan needs all 4 tires repaired, how much is the final cost? | Juan pays 4*7 = <<4*7=28>>28 dollars for all four tire repairs.
Juan pays 0.50*4 = <<0.50*4=2>>2 dollars in sales tax for all four tire repairs.
Juan pays a total of 28+2 = <<28+2=30>>30 dollars.
#### 30 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What does the passage mainly tell us? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Group buying is one of the fastest growing trends in South Africa today. Industry leaders are confident the growth potential remains strong since group buying is location-specific. Start-up costs are low and profit room remains high, so many sites continue to receive invested money despite widespread criticism... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1710.txt | Group buying is one of the fastest growing trends in South Africa today. Industry leaders are confident the growth potential remains strong since group buying is location-specific. Start-up costs are low and profit room remains high, so many sites continue to receive invested money despite widespread criticism and Face... | [
"The history of group buying",
"Group buying in South Africa",
"The feature of group buying",
"The group buying concept"
] |
What is the paradox of American culture according to the author? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ask most people how they define the American Dream and chances are they'll say, "Success." The dream of individual opportunity has been home in American since Europeans discovered a "new world" in the Western Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur praised highly the freedom and opportu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9120.txt | Ask most people how they define the American Dream and chances are they'll say, "Success." The dream of individual opportunity has been home in American since Europeans discovered a "new world" in the Western Hemisphere. Early immigrants like Hector St. Jean de Crevecoeur praised highly the freedom and opportunity to b... | [
"The American road to success is full of nightmares.",
"Status symbols are not a real indicator of a person's wealth.",
"The American Dream is nothing but an empty dream.",
"What Americans strive after often contradicts their beliefs."
] |
We can infer from the passage that. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ever since news of widespread food recalls caused by a _ dye broke, there has been confusion over possible links to the country of the same name, but Sudan officials say there is no connection whatever.
Sudan 1 is a red industrial dye that has been found in some chilli powder, but was banned in food products... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3307.txt | Ever since news of widespread food recalls caused by a _ dye broke, there has been confusion over possible links to the country of the same name, but Sudan officials say there is no connection whatever.
Sudan 1 is a red industrial dye that has been found in some chilli powder, but was banned in food products across t... | [
"the Sudan government is paying much attention to the food safety",
"Sudan 1 is often used to be added to the food",
"people didn't realize the danger of Sudan1 until 2003",
"many food shops will be closed down"
] |
The writer's father explained that there was thunder because _ and made it. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I don't have too many memories of my father because he was so sick in the last years of his life. But there aresome that I am often reminded of and which may have developed my love ofscience.
When I was small, I was somewhatafraid of lightning and thunder . My father explained it. The explanation wasin words t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6833.txt | I don't have too many memories of my father because he was so sick in the last years of his life. But there aresome that I am often reminded of and which may have developed my love ofscience.
When I was small, I was somewhatafraid of lightning and thunder . My father explained it. The explanation wasin words that a chi... | [
"his hands clapped loudly",
"rushing air filled the space",
"electricity traveled through the air",
"thick clouds knocked into each other"
] |
In the experiment, what should you do right after you pour the water over the spoon? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is easier to float in the ocean than it is to float in a swimming pool. Do you know why?
Ocean water is full of salt-- and salt water can hold up more weigh than fresh water. See for yourself!
You Will Need:
* 3 cups of warm water
* Measuring cup
* Wide-mouthed jar
* Salt
* Spoon
*... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22985.txt | It is easier to float in the ocean than it is to float in a swimming pool. Do you know why?
Ocean water is full of salt-- and salt water can hold up more weigh than fresh water. See for yourself!
You Will Need:
* 3 cups of warm water
* Measuring cup
* Wide-mouthed jar
* Salt
* Spoon
* Raw po... | [
"Add the salt to the water.",
"Stir the salt into the water.",
"Place the potato in the jar.",
"Pour warm water into thejar."
] |
What's the best title for the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The end of the 2014 World Cup does not mean the end of the international competition in Brazil. A major football event which is known as RoboCup will be held in the coastal city Joao Pessoa. Teams of robots from around the world will take part in _ and play the game known as soccer in the United States. The ro... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8714.txt | The end of the 2014 World Cup does not mean the end of the international competition in Brazil. A major football event which is known as RoboCup will be held in the coastal city Joao Pessoa. Teams of robots from around the world will take part in _ and play the game known as soccer in the United States. The robot teams... | [
"The technology competition--RoboCup",
"The international competitions in Brazil",
"How to develop robot players?",
"Can robot players play football?"
] |
What is the main idea of the story? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For many kids in Africa, the colorful PlayPump is the first playground thing they have ever seen. When the children give it a push and jump in for their first ride, smiles of wonder appears on their faces.
The fun of going round and round in a circle is just part of the wonder. The wonderful invention doesn't ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7014.txt | For many kids in Africa, the colorful PlayPump is the first playground thing they have ever seen. When the children give it a push and jump in for their first ride, smiles of wonder appears on their faces.
The fun of going round and round in a circle is just part of the wonder. The wonderful invention doesn't only chan... | [
"PlayPump can bring people together.",
"PlayPump helps turn work into play.",
"Every country in the world is thirsty.",
"PlayPump is a great invention in the world."
] |
Which of the following is RIGHT about Amaya according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I've been home from Hawaii less than a week, and I've almost adjusted to being back at work (the 30 degree temperatures are a different story). I came back from my trip with a ton of energy, a great fun and so many wonderful memories. I also came back with some unexpected realizations about my business and my ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19448.txt | I've been home from Hawaii less than a week, and I've almost adjusted to being back at work (the 30 degree temperatures are a different story). I came back from my trip with a ton of energy, a great fun and so many wonderful memories. I also came back with some unexpected realizations about my business and my role as c... | [
"She appreciates the author very much.",
"She is not familiar with her work very much.",
"She is an operations manager, helping other employees.",
"She's a person solving problem about the storage history of a customer."
] |
Which of the following would be the best title for the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
FRANCE has destroyed the hopes of those who had planned to take refuge in one of the few places on Earth which some believe will be spared when the world ends on December 21 .Local officials banned access to the Pic de Bugarach,a mountain in the southwest where rumor has it that the hilltop will open on the la... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2572.txt | FRANCE has destroyed the hopes of those who had planned to take refuge in one of the few places on Earth which some believe will be spared when the world ends on December 21 .Local officials banned access to the Pic de Bugarach,a mountain in the southwest where rumor has it that the hilltop will open on the last day an... | [
"The World Ends on December 21",
"The Ancient Mayan Calendar Ends",
"A Massive Event in The Capital",
"French Say'No'to The Refugee"
] |
Watching a film with your mom can _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Lucy,
In your last letter, your asked me how to love to your parents. Here is my advice.
*Make a picture for them. Whether with pencils or paints, it will be a treasure to them forever.
*Write a letter to them. Take your time to put your thoughts in _ .
*keep your room clean! Though it's a kind of the ch... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4755.txt | Dear Lucy,
In your last letter, your asked me how to love to your parents. Here is my advice.
*Make a picture for them. Whether with pencils or paints, it will be a treasure to them forever.
*Write a letter to them. Take your time to put your thoughts in _ .
*keep your room clean! Though it's a kind of the chore, it s... | [
"show you want to be close with her",
"make her feel proud",
"cost her a lot of money",
"make both of you healthy"
] |
Who wrote the letter? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I had to knock on the taxi to get his attention.Finally,the driver,a man about 60,looked up from behind the wheel and apologized,"I'm sorry,but I was reading a letter." He sounded as if he had a cold or a cough.
Since I was in no hurry,I told him to finish his letter.He shook his head,explaining that he had al... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10905.txt | I had to knock on the taxi to get his attention.Finally,the driver,a man about 60,looked up from behind the wheel and apologized,"I'm sorry,but I was reading a letter." He sounded as if he had a cold or a cough.
Since I was in no hurry,I told him to finish his letter.He shook his head,explaining that he had already rea... | [
"Tom",
"Old Ed.",
"The author.",
"The driver's grandchild."
] |
According to the passage, Melbourne is a city where _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Melbourne, with a population of over 3.5 million, is the second largest city in Australia. It is clean, safe, dynamic and exciting, and well known internationally for its universities and other educational institutions. The city has well-planned tree-lined wide streets and many beautiful parks and gardens. It ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5301.txt | Melbourne, with a population of over 3.5 million, is the second largest city in Australia. It is clean, safe, dynamic and exciting, and well known internationally for its universities and other educational institutions. The city has well-planned tree-lined wide streets and many beautiful parks and gardens. It has a goo... | [
"rich people choose to live",
"the best wine is produced",
"various cultures exist",
"Asian food is popular"
] |
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