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What are located on either side of the pharynx in the throat? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are located on either side of the pharynx in the throat? | tonsils | science | null | null | null | lymph nodes | wrinkles | testicles | tonsils | The tonsils are located on either side of the pharynx in the throat. They trap pathogens, which are destroyed by lymphocytes in the tonsils. | null | null | null |
The passage mainly talks about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For a commuter rushing to catch a train, a minute can mean the difference between dinner with the family and leftovers in the microwave. What most passengers don't realize is that their minute is already there.
Every commuter train that departs from New York City -- about 900 a day -- leaves a minute later t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15072.txt | For a commuter rushing to catch a train, a minute can mean the difference between dinner with the family and leftovers in the microwave. What most passengers don't realize is that their minute is already there.
Every commuter train that departs from New York City -- about 900 a day -- leaves a minute later than sched... | [
"the railroads in the US",
"the secret New York minute",
"the mistake of the railroad industry",
"the history of New York commuter trains"
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Which is NOT the convenience that the Medical Center provides? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Riding School:
You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a. m.and 8:30 p.m.(3:30 p.m.on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours: Monday through Frid... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3004.txt | Riding School:
You can start horse-riding at any age. Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a. m.and 8:30 p.m.(3:30 p.m.on Saturdays). There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country. You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours: Monday through Friday:9:00 a... | [
"Well trained staff members.",
"Good equipment.",
"Nursery for newly-born babies.",
"Various less expensive medicines."
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_ , so he won some medals. [ ] | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ruben lived in a small village. There was no school there and he had to study in a school in the town. It was nearly five kilometres away from his village. His father couldn't buy a bike for him and he had to go to school on foot. He got up early in the morning. Usually he had to run there in order not to miss... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7428.txt | Ruben lived in a small village. There was no school there and he had to study in a school in the town. It was nearly five kilometres away from his village. His father couldn't buy a bike for him and he had to go to school on foot. He got up early in the morning. Usually he had to run there in order not to miss the firs... | [
"Ruben is good at running",
"Ruben went to school on time",
"Ruben often took part in the sports meetings.",
"Ruben likes to have a race with others"
] |
The purpose of this writing is to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists from China, Sweden and the United Stated have developed a high-producing rice that can reduce methane emission , a major greenhouse gas blamed for global warming, from rice fields, according to a paper published on the latest issue of Nature.
By inserting a barley gene into rice, Sun Chuanxin and h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11649.txt | Scientists from China, Sweden and the United Stated have developed a high-producing rice that can reduce methane emission , a major greenhouse gas blamed for global warming, from rice fields, according to a paper published on the latest issue of Nature.
By inserting a barley gene into rice, Sun Chuanxin and his collea... | [
"ask people to cut down on their dependence on rice consumption",
"draw people's attention to the serious consequences of global warming",
"introduce a new kind of genetically-modified rice and its possible benefits",
"indicate human-related methane alone is to blame for global warming effects"
] |
How does Mr Black go to work every morning? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr Black is a football fan. Every morning he goes to work by train. As he has a long trip, he always buys a newspaper. It helps to make the time pass more quickly. One Wednesday morning, Mr Black turned the important football matches. He knew the Football World Cup would be held in his city soon. He decided to... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7776.txt | Mr Black is a football fan. Every morning he goes to work by train. As he has a long trip, he always buys a newspaper. It helps to make the time pass more quickly. One Wednesday morning, Mr Black turned the important football matches. He knew the Football World Cup would be held in his city soon. He decided to go to wa... | [
"By bus.",
"By taxi.",
"By car.",
"By train."
] |
What's the passage mainly about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
O. Henry, born in Greensboro, North Carolina, was the pen name of William Sydney Porter. His father, Algernon Sydney Porter, was a physician. When William was three years old, his mother died, and he was raised by his grandmother and aunt. William was a good reader, but at the age of fifteen he left school, an... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13248.txt | O. Henry, born in Greensboro, North Carolina, was the pen name of William Sydney Porter. His father, Algernon Sydney Porter, was a physician. When William was three years old, his mother died, and he was raised by his grandmother and aunt. William was a good reader, but at the age of fifteen he left school, and worked ... | [
"A brief introduction to O. Henry.",
"O. Henry's career and marriage.",
"How O. Henry became a well-known writer.",
"O. Henry's best- known works."
] |
What does the writer think of Adam's clothes? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My nephew, Adam, turned 19 on Monday. He's a good kid and makes the whole family laugh. He wears his baseball cap backward, his shorts baggy and his T-shirts loose. In short, I hate the way he looks. To me, it seems as if everything is about to fall off at any moment. He makes me nervous.
But he's still a teen... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23459.txt | My nephew, Adam, turned 19 on Monday. He's a good kid and makes the whole family laugh. He wears his baseball cap backward, his shorts baggy and his T-shirts loose. In short, I hate the way he looks. To me, it seems as if everything is about to fall off at any moment. He makes me nervous.
But he's still a teenager. I t... | [
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"Suitable",
"Cool",
"Tight"
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In the small intestine, chyme mixes with bile, which emulsifies what substances? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In the small intestine, chyme mixes with bile, which emulsifies what substances? | fats | science | null | null | null | proteins | sugars | acids | fats | ART CONNECTION QUESTIONS 1. Figure 34.11 Which of the following statements about the digestive system is false? a. Chyme is a mixture of food and digestive juices that is produced in the stomach. Food enters the large intestine before the small intestine. In the small intestine, chyme mixes with bile, which emulsifies ... | null | null | null |
How does the liquid in a thermometer respond to heat or cold? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How does the liquid in a thermometer respond to heat or cold? | expands or contracts | science | null | null | null | rises or vaporizes | freezes or boils | disappears | expands or contracts | Many thermometers measure temperature with a liquid that expands when it gets warmer and contracts when it gets cooler. Look at the common household thermometer pictured in the Figure below . The red liquid rises or falls in the glass tube as the temperature changes. Temperature is read off the scale at the height of t... | null | null | null |
Which organisms capture light energy and convert it to chemical energy inside their cell? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which organisms capture light energy and convert it to chemical energy inside their cell? | phototrophs | science | null | null | null | sporozoans | chloroplasts | pores | phototrophs | Phototrophs are organisms that capture light energy and convert it to chemical energy inside their cell. Most phototrophs are the autotrophs that perform photosynthesis, which are also known as photoautotrophs. These organisms have the ability to fix carbon from carbon dioxide into organic compounds, such as glucose. C... | null | null | null |
Isabel loves to run in the forest and she does it within a circuit that is 365 meters long. She runs the circuit 7 times in the morning and runs it 3 times in the afternoon. How many meters does Isabel run during a week? | In the morning she runs 7 * 365 = <<7*365=2555>>2555 metres
In the afternoon she runs 3 * 365= <<3*365=1095>>1095 meters.
In one day, afternoon and morning, she runs 2555 + 1095 = <<2555+1095=3650>>3650 meters
In a week, she runs 7 * 3650= <<7*3650=25550>>25550 meters
#### 25550 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Isabel loves to run in the forest and she does it within a circuit that is 365 meters long. She runs the circuit 7 times in the morning and runs it 3 times in the afternoon. How many meters does Isabel run during a week? | In the morning she runs 7 * 365 = <<7*365=2555>>2555 metres
In the afternoon she runs 3 * 365= <<3*365=1095>>1095 meters.
In one day, afternoon and morning, she runs 2555 + 1095 = <<2555+1095=3650>>3650 meters
In a week, she runs 7 * 3650= <<7*3650=25550>>25550 meters
#### 25550 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Lymph capillaries collect the fluid that leaks from blood capillaries and slowly return it to what system? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Lymph capillaries collect the fluid that leaks from blood capillaries and slowly return it to what system? | cardiovascular | science | null | null | null | gastrointestinal | muscular | circulatory | cardiovascular | Courtesy of the U. S. National Cancer Institute's Surveillance, Epidemiology and End Results (SEER) Program. Lymph capillaries collect the flood the leaks from blood capillaries and is slowly returned to the cardiovascular system . | null | null | null |
The best title of the passage is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On June 6th, 2012 Tiangong-1 welcomed its first guests, the Shenzhou IX manned spacecraft . The Shenzhou IX has two male astronauts and one female astronaut. At that time, Liu Yang, a thirty-three year-old woman, became the first Chinese woman in space.
Joining the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force in 1... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1539.txt | On June 6th, 2012 Tiangong-1 welcomed its first guests, the Shenzhou IX manned spacecraft . The Shenzhou IX has two male astronauts and one female astronaut. At that time, Liu Yang, a thirty-three year-old woman, became the first Chinese woman in space.
Joining the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force in 1997, Liu ... | [
"The Shenzhou IX Manned Spacecraft",
"The First Chinese Female Astronaut",
"Love Work and Family",
"How to Achieve Your Dream?"
] |
What is Mr King? He is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Jane King. Jane is my first name and King is my family name. I'm twelve. I'm also an English girl.I have a brother. His name is John. He is only five. He is very lovely.
Both my father and mother are teachers. They love their work. They work very hard.
We have a house with a garden. The house is big... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3764.txt | My name is Jane King. Jane is my first name and King is my family name. I'm twelve. I'm also an English girl.I have a brother. His name is John. He is only five. He is very lovely.
Both my father and mother are teachers. They love their work. They work very hard.
We have a house with a garden. The house is big and nice... | [
"a worker",
"a teacher",
"a student",
"a doctor"
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Elements with magic numbers of what tend to have more stable isotopes? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Elements with magic numbers of what tend to have more stable isotopes? | protons | science | null | null | null | molecules | nucleus | pressure | protons | Isotopes with magic numbers of protons and/or neutrons tend to be especially stable. Elements with magic numbers of protons tend to have more stable isotopes than elements that do not. | null | null | null |
Her face is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a nice girl in our class. She is twelve. She is not tall and is not short. She is a little fat . She has a round face like an apple. She has big black eyes and a small nose. Her mouth is small, but her ears are big. Her hair is short and black. She likes red. She is often in a red skirt. But today s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6043.txt | There is a nice girl in our class. She is twelve. She is not tall and is not short. She is a little fat . She has a round face like an apple. She has big black eyes and a small nose. Her mouth is small, but her ears are big. Her hair is short and black. She likes red. She is often in a red skirt. But today she is in ... | [
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"long",
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What single-celled organism can be either a predator, decomposer, herbivore, or parasite in the food chain? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What single-celled organism can be either a predator, decomposer, herbivore, or parasite in the food chain? | protozoa | science | null | null | null | Diatoms | vertebrates | mites | protozoa | Protozoa generally feed by engulfing and digesting other organisms. As consumers, they have various roles in food chains and webs. Some are predators. They prey upon other single-celled organisms, such as bacteria. In fact, protozoa predators keep many bacterial populations in check. Other protozoa are herbivores. They... | null | null | null |
What do you think of Michael? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The date was like any other day in his life. After school, Michael walked past the shop on the street corner. He stopped to look at the front row of shoes, and he felt sorry for himself. He really wanted to have them for his birthday.
He sadly walked away and thought of what to tell his mother. He knew she wou... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18106.txt | The date was like any other day in his life. After school, Michael walked past the shop on the street corner. He stopped to look at the front row of shoes, and he felt sorry for himself. He really wanted to have them for his birthday.
He sadly walked away and thought of what to tell his mother. He knew she would give h... | [
"A lucky child",
"A reasonable child",
"A naughty child",
"An interesting child"
] |
The research mentioned in the passage is mainly about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Monkeys prefer heavy metal to classical music, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin whose findings are published this week in Biology Letters.
Scientists played a selection of music to a group of South American cotton-top monkeys but the only sound that got a reaction were from the heavy met... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5626.txt | Monkeys prefer heavy metal to classical music, according to researchers at the University of Wisconsin whose findings are published this week in Biology Letters.
Scientists played a selection of music to a group of South American cotton-top monkeys but the only sound that got a reaction were from the heavy metal band M... | [
"the change of music over time",
"animals' response to music",
"special music for animals",
"the origin of music"
] |
My grandma works _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Look at this photo of my family. There are six people in my family. This woman is my mother. She is nice and looks so young.She is a policewoman . She works in a police station . She is a hero in my heart . That man in the black coat is my father. He is a scientist . He works in an institute . He is very busy... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5970.txt | Look at this photo of my family. There are six people in my family. This woman is my mother. She is nice and looks so young.She is a policewoman . She works in a police station . She is a hero in my heart . That man in the black coat is my father. He is a scientist . He works in an institute . He is very busy. Look at... | [
"in a hospital",
"in an institute",
"in a police station",
"in a school"
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The reading mainly shows us _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you get tired of homework, several minutes' walk in a nearby green park helps you relax at once. Or you may stand facing the lake or the seas. They will calm (not to be excited or nervous) you just like the green plants.
Wonder why? Color is a key part of the answers. Since it is so, green and blue help m... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8451.txt | When you get tired of homework, several minutes' walk in a nearby green park helps you relax at once. Or you may stand facing the lake or the seas. They will calm (not to be excited or nervous) you just like the green plants.
Wonder why? Color is a key part of the answers. Since it is so, green and blue help make peopl... | [
"the difference between red and blue",
"how to get on well with others",
"how to make smart uses of different colors in our daily life",
"how to paint and decorate our rooms"
] |
What do you call a period when temperatures are cooler than normal, causing glaciers to spread? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do you call a period when temperatures are cooler than normal, causing glaciers to spread? | ice age | science | null | null | null | thermal age | polar age | earth age | ice age | Over much of Earth’s past, the climate was warmer than it is today. Picture in your mind dinosaurs roaming the land. They're probably doing it in a pretty warm climate! But ice ages also occurred many times in the past. An ice age is a period when temperatures are cooler than normal. This causes glaciers to spread to l... | null | null | null |
What would be the best title for text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is a tall tale that terrifies most young children. Swallow a piece of chewing gum and it will remain in your body for seven years before it is digested. An even worse tale is that swallowed gum can wrap itself around your heart.
But what does happen if you should accidentally eat a stick of gum? Chewing gum... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7084.txt | It is a tall tale that terrifies most young children. Swallow a piece of chewing gum and it will remain in your body for seven years before it is digested. An even worse tale is that swallowed gum can wrap itself around your heart.
But what does happen if you should accidentally eat a stick of gum? Chewing gum is made ... | [
"How does our digestive system work?",
"Can chewing gum be swallowed by kids?",
"Does swallowing chewing gum matter?",
"Why swallowing chewing gum frightens kids?"
] |
How should we deal with the recurring nightmares? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If your recurring dreams are worrying you,you can rest assured and needn't worry.Psychologists say in the vast majority of these cases,this is just the mind's way of dealing with stress and conflicts,problems and concerns.It's a good thing.
They call be surprisingly vivid and real,or fragmented and weird.They ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high612.txt | If your recurring dreams are worrying you,you can rest assured and needn't worry.Psychologists say in the vast majority of these cases,this is just the mind's way of dealing with stress and conflicts,problems and concerns.It's a good thing.
They call be surprisingly vivid and real,or fragmented and weird.They can be co... | [
"We should remember them because they are important to us.",
"We can ignore them since they are just reflecting our emotions.",
"We need to take some sleeping pills to stop this serious problem.",
"We should see a psychological doctor if they are seriously disturbing"
] |
What is the author's attitude towards the film Iron Lady? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For history fans, Margaret Thatcher is one of the most interesting of the British Prime Ministers. She is praised by both British and American conservatives for her firm principles and accomplishments of her term.
Being so popular, it is only appropriate that a solid movie be made to detail the life of the fir... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12312.txt | For history fans, Margaret Thatcher is one of the most interesting of the British Prime Ministers. She is praised by both British and American conservatives for her firm principles and accomplishments of her term.
Being so popular, it is only appropriate that a solid movie be made to detail the life of the first female... | [
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"Positive",
"Disapproving",
"Casual"
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According to the passage, who is most likely to be addicted to mobiles ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a comfortable sunny Sunday. I was going to meet an old university friend I hadn't seen for years, and was really excited to hear all his news.
My train was running a little late, but that was no big problem - I could text him to say I would be delayed. He would understand. But... where was my mobile pho... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5889.txt | It was a comfortable sunny Sunday. I was going to meet an old university friend I hadn't seen for years, and was really excited to hear all his news.
My train was running a little late, but that was no big problem - I could text him to say I would be delayed. He would understand. But... where was my mobile phone? I had... | [
"a successful manager",
"a 21-year-old girl",
"a 21-year-old boy",
"a lonely middle-aged person"
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When a plant wilts, the stomata close. How does this help the plant? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | When a plant wilts, the stomata close. How does this help the plant?
Choices:
A. It increases photosynthesis.
B. It reduces further water loss.
C. It increases cellular respiration.
D. It reduces water intake by roots. | Correct answer: B | science | Mercury_7271268 | {
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How many things does the writer show to the students? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This week, I ask my students about fashion. I show each student seven things and ask their opinions about each thing. Some of their answers are interesting! Here's what the students in Class 8 like:
Jodie Smith likes the key ring. Her friend Jordan says he can' t stand the scarf." It' s for old people!" he say... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6620.txt | This week, I ask my students about fashion. I show each student seven things and ask their opinions about each thing. Some of their answers are interesting! Here's what the students in Class 8 like:
Jodie Smith likes the key ring. Her friend Jordan says he can' t stand the scarf." It' s for old people!" he says. Willia... | [
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According to the article, in the future, the 3-D printing technology will _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
SEE a cell phone cover that you like on Taobao? Forget about placing an order, paying the bill online and waiting for days for it to be delivered to you. In the near future, you'll be able to get it in minutes just by hitting "print" on your computer.
You might find it hard to believe that you could actually "... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2928.txt | SEE a cell phone cover that you like on Taobao? Forget about placing an order, paying the bill online and waiting for days for it to be delivered to you. In the near future, you'll be able to get it in minutes just by hitting "print" on your computer.
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"change the way we make many products",
"shorten the time it takes for people to get what they buy online"
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The best title for the text would be _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a definite possibility that the climate of the world may be changing. Some scientists imagine that this could even mean the beginning of another ice age. The effects of such a change in climate on the human population of the world would be amazing.
Recent research suggests that the general warming tre... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18400.txt | There is a definite possibility that the climate of the world may be changing. Some scientists imagine that this could even mean the beginning of another ice age. The effects of such a change in climate on the human population of the world would be amazing.
Recent research suggests that the general warming trend of the... | [
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"Meteorologists",
"Changing Climate",
"Solar Heat"
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What did the author do at F.A.R.M Cafe last summer? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I first came across the concept of pay-what-you-can cafes last summer in Boone, N.C., where I ate at F.A.R.M (Feed All Regardless of Means) Cafe. You can volunteer to earn your meal, pay the suggested price($10) or less, or you can overpay--paying it forward for a future customer's meal. My only regret after e... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14398.txt | I first came across the concept of pay-what-you-can cafes last summer in Boone, N.C., where I ate at F.A.R.M (Feed All Regardless of Means) Cafe. You can volunteer to earn your meal, pay the suggested price($10) or less, or you can overpay--paying it forward for a future customer's meal. My only regret after eating the... | [
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"She overpaid for the food.",
"She worked as a volunteer."
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The writer of The Little Pri nce is from _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although I am not in my childhood. I still prefer reading fairy tales. They often make me think of some special experiences and feelings. This summer I have received this kind of tales ,The Little Prince .It was
Published in 1940 .It is the world-famous fairy tale by the Frenc h author Antoine.
I ,the narrator... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1832.txt | Although I am not in my childhood. I still prefer reading fairy tales. They often make me think of some special experiences and feelings. This summer I have received this kind of tales ,The Little Prince .It was
Published in 1940 .It is the world-famous fairy tale by the Frenc h author Antoine.
I ,the narrator of the... | [
"France",
"China",
"Canada",
"America"
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From the passage we know teenagers have problems with their _ minds because of. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A recent report from Fuzhou Daily says about 18% of Fuzhou teenagers can have problems with their minds(,).Some students become worried because they have to study very hard. Others have trouble getting on well with people like their parents and classmates.
Zhang Qiong, a junior 2 student from Fuzhou, could n... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6358.txt | A recent report from Fuzhou Daily says about 18% of Fuzhou teenagers can have problems with their minds(,).Some students become worried because they have to study very hard. Others have trouble getting on well with people like their parents and classmates.
Zhang Qiong, a junior 2 student from Fuzhou, could not unders... | [
"their study",
"difficulty getting on well with other people",
"their hobbies",
"A and B"
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What is the specialized tissue that transports water and nutrients throughout the plant and allows these plants to grow taller? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the specialized tissue that transports water and nutrients throughout the plant and allows these plants to grow taller? | vascular tissue | science | null | null | null | fiber tissue | blood vessels | dioxide tissue | vascular tissue | For these plants, the name says it all. Vascular seedless plants have vascular tissue but do not have seeds. Remember that vascular tissue is specialized tissue that transports water and nutrients throughout the plant. The development of vascular tissue allowed these plants to grow much taller than nonvascular plants, ... | null | null | null |
What can we infer from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once my friend Peterson bought a pack of chicken, the brand of which was very famous at that time. But when he got home he found that the chicken had gone bad. He took the chicken back to the shop and he was paid twice of the price. We may say now he should have been satisfied but my friend would not like to s... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4577.txt | Once my friend Peterson bought a pack of chicken, the brand of which was very famous at that time. But when he got home he found that the chicken had gone bad. He took the chicken back to the shop and he was paid twice of the price. We may say now he should have been satisfied but my friend would not like to stop. He d... | [
"The company may still be a top brand now.",
"The president of the company is a responsible person.",
"The company must have closed down.",
"The author may also believe in the chicken brand."
] |
Jack is a pupil in _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Jack. I am a pupil of Grade One. I'm in No.1 Middle School. On weekdays I get up at six o'clock. I have breakfast at seven and then I go to school by bike. We begin our class at eight o'clock in the morning. We have four classes in the morning and three in the afternoon.
At noon, I have lunch at hom... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle839.txt | My name is Jack. I am a pupil of Grade One. I'm in No.1 Middle School. On weekdays I get up at six o'clock. I have breakfast at seven and then I go to school by bike. We begin our class at eight o'clock in the morning. We have four classes in the morning and three in the afternoon.
At noon, I have lunch at home. Classe... | [
"Class One",
"Grade One",
"Class Two",
"Grade Two"
] |
Rose and her mother go to see _ first. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Rose's mother wants to take Rose to the zoo today. Many kinds of animals are in the zoo. So Rose is very happy.
Rose and her mother go to see the tigers and lions first. Tigers and lions are scary so they lives in strong cages in the zoo. And they eat much meat every day.[:..Z.X.X.K]
Rose sees two big elephant... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6423.txt | Rose's mother wants to take Rose to the zoo today. Many kinds of animals are in the zoo. So Rose is very happy.
Rose and her mother go to see the tigers and lions first. Tigers and lions are scary so they lives in strong cages in the zoo. And they eat much meat every day.[:..Z.X.X.K]
Rose sees two big elephants and a b... | [
"tigers and lions",
"pandas",
"elephants",
"giraffes"
] |
A printing press is printing brochures. The press prints 20 single-page spreads, and twice as many double-page spreads. For each 4 pages printed for the spreads, the press prints a block of 4 ads, each of which take up a quarter of a page. The brochures can be arranged in any order as long as they are made up of 5 page... | There are a total of 20 single-page spreads * 2 = <<20*2=40>>40 double-page spreads.
As these are made up of 2 pages each, there are 40 double-page spreads * 2 pages = <<40*2=80>>80 pages in the double-page spreads.
In total, there are 20 single-pages + 80 double-pages = <<20+80=100>>100 pages in the spreads.
A block o... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A printing press is printing brochures. The press prints 20 single-page spreads, and twice as many double-page spreads. For each 4 pages printed for the spreads, the press prints a block of 4 ads, each of which take up a quarter of a page. The brochures can be arranged in any order as long as they are made up of 5 page... | There are a total of 20 single-page spreads * 2 = <<20*2=40>>40 double-page spreads.
As these are made up of 2 pages each, there are 40 double-page spreads * 2 pages = <<40*2=80>>80 pages in the double-page spreads.
In total, there are 20 single-pages + 80 double-pages = <<20+80=100>>100 pages in the spreads.
A block o... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What we can learn from the story? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John had been on a business trip for three weeks. It was coming up on Mother's Day, and he usually tried to go back home, but this time he was too tired. He was in a small town outside of Little Rock when he drove by a flower shop. He decided to send his mother some roses.
He went into the shop and saw a young... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21480.txt | John had been on a business trip for three weeks. It was coming up on Mother's Day, and he usually tried to go back home, but this time he was too tired. He was in a small town outside of Little Rock when he drove by a flower shop. He decided to send his mother some roses.
He went into the shop and saw a young man talk... | [
"One can get cheap flowers if he wants to show true love",
"One can get what they want if they stick to it.",
"Don't send flowers through delivery.",
"Don't delay expressing love"
] |
The author considers bloggers _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In America today, there are almost as many people making their living as bloggers as there are lawyers. Already more Americans are making their primary income from posting their opinions than Americans working as computer programmers or fire fighters
The best studies we can find say we are a nation of over 20 ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22202.txt | In America today, there are almost as many people making their living as bloggers as there are lawyers. Already more Americans are making their primary income from posting their opinions than Americans working as computer programmers or fire fighters
The best studies we can find say we are a nation of over 20 million b... | [
"have a positive effect on American culture",
"can easily earn big money by writing",
"will replace journalists under shield laws",
"face many problems though highly paid"
] |
The law students who want to study abroad should _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
International Exchange Programme
The application form for participation on the exchange programme for 2016/17 can be found in Application Procedures.
Applying Qualification--Current Queen Mary undergraduate students(with the exception of students in Biomedical Sciences,Chemistry,Dentistry and Medicine)have qua... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12005.txt | International Exchange Programme
The application form for participation on the exchange programme for 2016/17 can be found in Application Procedures.
Applying Qualification--Current Queen Mary undergraduate students(with the exception of students in Biomedical Sciences,Chemistry,Dentistry and Medicine)have qualificatio... | [
"email to h.gibney@qmul.ac.uk",
"email to s.shirley@qmul.ac.uk",
"go to E09,Ground Floor,Queens'Building",
"go to Masons Lecture Theatre Hall,Bancroft Building"
] |
Where does the passage most probably come from? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I arrived, it was early morning and it was raining. I looked to the east--the sky was becoming grey. I got out of the car, went through a gate and walked along a dark path. There was nothing to see, but I knew it was there.
After about a mile, a stranger appeared beside the path. "Am I going the right way... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3838.txt | When I arrived, it was early morning and it was raining. I looked to the east--the sky was becoming grey. I got out of the car, went through a gate and walked along a dark path. There was nothing to see, but I knew it was there.
After about a mile, a stranger appeared beside the path. "Am I going the right way?" I aske... | [
"A magazine",
"A grammar book",
"A dictionary",
"A storybook"
] |
What's the best title of this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know that you are not outgoing enough? Do you want to make friends, but are you
too shy? Read the following rules. They will help you.
Feel comfortable.
Always be clean. Shower, brush your teeth, and try to look nice. Dress in clean clothes.
They must make you feel good and comfortable. Those make you f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4759.txt | Do you know that you are not outgoing enough? Do you want to make friends, but are you
too shy? Read the following rules. They will help you.
Feel comfortable.
Always be clean. Shower, brush your teeth, and try to look nice. Dress in clean clothes.
They must make you feel good and comfortable. Those make you feel more ... | [
"Learn to Listen to People",
"How to Cook Nice",
"How to Be Outgoing",
"How to Make More Friends"
] |
After a few drinks, the cowboy found his horse _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day a strong cowboy was traveling on his horse when he saw a bar. He decided to stop for a few drinks, so he tied his horse outside the bar, walked into the bar and ordered two bottles of beer. This cowboy was new in town. He looked around and noticed some people making faces to him. He guessed that they ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3513.txt | One day a strong cowboy was traveling on his horse when he saw a bar. He decided to stop for a few drinks, so he tied his horse outside the bar, walked into the bar and ordered two bottles of beer. This cowboy was new in town. He looked around and noticed some people making faces to him. He guessed that they might pla... | [
"ill",
"dead",
"asleep",
"lost"
] |
What type of masses are structureless particles that cannot spin? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of masses are structureless particles that cannot spin? | point masses | science | null | null | null | inertial mass | weightless masses | turning masses | point masses | • Point masses are structureless particles that cannot spin. | null | null | null |
According to the passage, Duran may agree with the following except that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Trying to recover from a devastating economic crisis, Spain is considering moving the country's clock back by one hour.
Many people regard long afternoon naps and late dinners as perfect aspects of the Spanish way of life. Until the 1940s, Spain was on the same time as Britain and Portugal. In World War II, Sp... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18252.txt | Trying to recover from a devastating economic crisis, Spain is considering moving the country's clock back by one hour.
Many people regard long afternoon naps and late dinners as perfect aspects of the Spanish way of life. Until the 1940s, Spain was on the same time as Britain and Portugal. In World War II, Spain and P... | [
"the new schedule will allow families more free time",
"women will probably benefit from the new schedule",
"economic structure influences economic performance",
"men can escape housework in the existing schedule"
] |
The police do many things for us. They help keep our things and us _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The police do many things for us. They help keep our things and us safe. They help keep cars moving safely. They take care of people who are hurt. Then they see these people get to a doctor.
The police go around town to see that everything is all right. They get around town in many ways. Some of them walk or g... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8590.txt | The police do many things for us. They help keep our things and us safe. They help keep cars moving safely. They take care of people who are hurt. Then they see these people get to a doctor.
The police go around town to see that everything is all right. They get around town in many ways. Some of them walk or go by car.... | [
"warm",
"clean",
"quiet",
"safe"
] |
The purpose of the author in writing the text is to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No matter where you travel in Asia, you'll find yourself faced with a new culture, amazing food and special and friendly people. Here are some of these wonderful cities.
Beijing, China
Beijing serves as the capital of China. The city is old. In fact, almost all buildings have some cultural or historical... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17969.txt | No matter where you travel in Asia, you'll find yourself faced with a new culture, amazing food and special and friendly people. Here are some of these wonderful cities.
Beijing, China
Beijing serves as the capital of China. The city is old. In fact, almost all buildings have some cultural or historical signific... | [
"tell readers where to go shopping in Asia",
"introduce some attractive tourist cities in Asia",
"tell readers about the history of some Asian cities",
"give readers some tips on traveling in Asia"
] |
What was in the box in the daughter's opinion? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man punished his 5-year-old daughter for wasting some expensive gold wrapping paper. Money was little and he became more upset when the child used the gold paper to decorate a box and put it under a Christmas tree.
However, the little girl brought the gift box to her father the next morning and said, " This ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6635.txt | A man punished his 5-year-old daughter for wasting some expensive gold wrapping paper. Money was little and he became more upset when the child used the gold paper to decorate a box and put it under a Christmas tree.
However, the little girl brought the gift box to her father the next morning and said, " This is for yo... | [
"She put something into the box",
"She had no money to buy gifts",
"She didn't know how to send gifts",
"She forgot to put gifts in the box"
] |
Give the best title for this passage. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they become weak; when you start using them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows that. Yet many people do not seem to know that memory works in the same way.
When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2233.txt | If you do not use your arms or your legs for some time, they become weak; when you start using them again, they slowly become strong again. Everybody knows that. Yet many people do not seem to know that memory works in the same way.
When someone says that he has a good memory, he really means that he keeps his memory i... | [
"How To Have A Good Memory",
"Don't Stop Using Your Arms Or Legs",
"Strong Arms And Good Memories",
"Learn From The People"
] |
What do employers think of the graduates with different skill sets and knowledge in many areas? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today, when there are many top graduates looking for top jobs, graduates can differentiate themselves by obtaining a double major or even a double degree. Increasingly, employers are looking for individuals who are not only competent and intelligent, but who have different skill sets and who are knowledgeable... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1988.txt | Today, when there are many top graduates looking for top jobs, graduates can differentiate themselves by obtaining a double major or even a double degree. Increasingly, employers are looking for individuals who are not only competent and intelligent, but who have different skill sets and who are knowledgeable in many ... | [
"They should be given top jobs.",
"They are willing to take difficult tasks.",
"They are better than those who are competent and intelligent.",
"They must have attained a double major or even a double degree."
] |
Why did Blood donation centers advise people to register ahead of time?( ) | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When computer salesman Li Guang and his girlfriend Huang Minxia saw on TV the destruction caused by the unexpected earthquake,they quickly filled their car with bottled water and instant noodles and drove more than 160 miles to lend a hand.
"It's a small car,but we just wanted to help," said Li,from Chongqing,... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7633.txt | When computer salesman Li Guang and his girlfriend Huang Minxia saw on TV the destruction caused by the unexpected earthquake,they quickly filled their car with bottled water and instant noodles and drove more than 160 miles to lend a hand.
"It's a small car,but we just wanted to help," said Li,from Chongqing,a city ne... | [
"Because they were expecting more money rather than blood.",
"Because they had collected enough blood for the disaster.",
"Because they were ready to go to the epicenter and they were much too busy.",
"Because too many people were offering to donate blood."
] |
What do we call the region on the lung root formed by the entrance of the nerves at the hilum? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do we call the region on the lung root formed by the entrance of the nerves at the hilum? | pulmonary plexus | science | null | null | null | brain plexus | renal plexus | heart plexus | pulmonary plexus | Nervous Innervation Dilation and constriction of the airway are achieved through nervous control by the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous systems. The parasympathetic system causes bronchoconstriction, whereas the sympathetic nervous system stimulates bronchodilation. Reflexes such as coughing, and the ability of... | null | null | null |
What is the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Honesty is the best policy, as the English saying goes. Unfortunately, honesty often leaves us when no one is watching, British psychologists reported last week.
Researchers at UK's Newcastle University set up an experiment in their psychology department's coffee room.
They set a kettle, with tea, coffee and m... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11340.txt | Honesty is the best policy, as the English saying goes. Unfortunately, honesty often leaves us when no one is watching, British psychologists reported last week.
Researchers at UK's Newcastle University set up an experiment in their psychology department's coffee room.
They set a kettle, with tea, coffee and milk on th... | [
"You're being watched!",
"Pay for your drink, please!",
"Mind your behavior in public!",
"Look out for electronic surveillance equipment!"
] |
It can be inferred from the text that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The British aren't having as many children as they used to. One reason is that people are having children much older than before, meaning they have fewer years in which they can have them. After years at university, they need a few years of work experience before they can get the job they want. They might then... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3251.txt | The British aren't having as many children as they used to. One reason is that people are having children much older than before, meaning they have fewer years in which they can have them. After years at university, they need a few years of work experience before they can get the job they want. They might then get marr... | [
"with long work hours, it is hard for British parents to balance life and work",
"more and more families in Britain are breaking up because they are having fewer children",
"among Europeans, British people work hardest and earn the least",
"childcare takes up too much energy and time for the British"
] |
After being exposed to continuous nighttime light, the mice _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Doctors sometimes prescribe light therapy to treat a form of depression in people who get too little morning sun. But too much light at other times may actually cause such mood disorders. Long-lasting exposure to light at night brings depression, a new study finds, at least in animals.
The new data confirm obs... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18516.txt | Doctors sometimes prescribe light therapy to treat a form of depression in people who get too little morning sun. But too much light at other times may actually cause such mood disorders. Long-lasting exposure to light at night brings depression, a new study finds, at least in animals.
The new data confirm observations... | [
"changed their preferences",
"escaped from the water more eagerly",
"showed less interest in their favorites",
"remained active as before"
] |
Why didn't the two mice escape immediately? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The following story took place long ago in Israel. One day when government officials were rebuilding an office, they found a mouse hole in a corner and used smoke to force the mice inside the hole to come out. A while later they indeed saw mice running out, one after another.
Then, everyone thought that all th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17129.txt | The following story took place long ago in Israel. One day when government officials were rebuilding an office, they found a mouse hole in a corner and used smoke to force the mice inside the hole to come out. A while later they indeed saw mice running out, one after another.
Then, everyone thought that all the mice ha... | [
"They didn't know about the danger.",
"One was trying to bite the tail of the other.",
"They couldn't find the right direction to run away.",
"One was trying to help the other to escape together."
] |
Which of the following can show the track of the father's struggle? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My father was born on a farm in Tipperary, Ireland. He was the fourth child out of eight children.
My father was the oldest boy so the majority of the responsibility fell upon his shoulders to complete the farm work. He attended school until the fourth grade; his father pulled him out of school to work on the ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9115.txt | My father was born on a farm in Tipperary, Ireland. He was the fourth child out of eight children.
My father was the oldest boy so the majority of the responsibility fell upon his shoulders to complete the farm work. He attended school until the fourth grade; his father pulled him out of school to work on the farm perm... | [
"Australia--Europe--America.",
"England--Australia--America.",
"Ireland--America--England.",
"Australia--Sweden--England."
] |
The text is developed _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fido was now his master's constant companion in his walks, playing and skipping round him, and amusing him by a thousand sportive tricks . He took care, however, not to be troublesome by leaping on him with dirty paws, nor would he follow him into the parlor , unless invited. He also attempted to make himself ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8497.txt | Fido was now his master's constant companion in his walks, playing and skipping round him, and amusing him by a thousand sportive tricks . He took care, however, not to be troublesome by leaping on him with dirty paws, nor would he follow him into the parlor , unless invited. He also attempted to make himself useful by... | [
"by inference",
"by examples",
"by comparison",
"by figures"
] |
On Thanksgiving Day the author's family do the following except _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every American family has its own traditions on Thanksgiving Day, and mine is no difference. Once the national holiday arrives, my mom rises early to make the meal. She puts a turkey in the oven, chops carrots and bakes pies. I'm sorry to say that the men in the family - my dad, my younger brother and myself -... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2182.txt | Every American family has its own traditions on Thanksgiving Day, and mine is no difference. Once the national holiday arrives, my mom rises early to make the meal. She puts a turkey in the oven, chops carrots and bakes pies. I'm sorry to say that the men in the family - my dad, my younger brother and myself - rarely p... | [
"watching a movie",
"making visits",
"having a big meal",
"watching football"
] |
Who usually use computers at school? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We have now known something about computers---computers work for us at home, in offices and in factories. But it is also true that many children today are using computers at schools before they can write. What does this mean for the future? Are these children lucky or not?
Many people do not know about compute... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5045.txt | We have now known something about computers---computers work for us at home, in offices and in factories. But it is also true that many children today are using computers at schools before they can write. What does this mean for the future? Are these children lucky or not?
Many people do not know about computers and th... | [
"The old people",
"The teachers",
"The children",
"The parents"
] |
Jerry's twin sister is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am an American boy. My name is Jerry Black. You can call me Jerry. I have a sister, Ginny. We are twins. But we are very different( ). I have a long face with a high nose, and she has a round face with a small nose. I like football. But she likes basketball. I like loud music. She likes light music.
My fathe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3698.txt | I am an American boy. My name is Jerry Black. You can call me Jerry. I have a sister, Ginny. We are twins. But we are very different( ). I have a long face with a high nose, and she has a round face with a small nose. I like football. But she likes basketball. I like loud music. She likes light music.
My father is a do... | [
"Beibei",
"Jill",
"Ginny",
"a puppy"
] |
Why is it good to look for groups in your area? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you want to make friends, what should you do?
Steps:
Try to look on the bright side of things.
Look for groups in your area that do something you are interested in. Maybe you will learn some new skills and meet some people who have many things in common with you.
Tips(,):
_ your friends at least once a wee... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2463.txt | If you want to make friends, what should you do?
Steps:
Try to look on the bright side of things.
Look for groups in your area that do something you are interested in. Maybe you will learn some new skills and meet some people who have many things in common with you.
Tips(,):
_ your friends at least once a week by tele... | [
"Because it isn't far.",
"Because it is a rule in your area.",
"Because you can make some money.",
"Because it's a good chance to meet people who have the same interests."
] |
What is determined by the energy of the disturbance that causes the wave? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is determined by the energy of the disturbance that causes the wave? | wave amplitude | science | null | null | null | frequency | wavelength | Ohm | wave amplitude | Wave amplitude is determined by the energy of the disturbance that causes the wave. A wave caused by a disturbance with more energy has greater amplitude. | null | null | null |
The whole story is about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One rainy evening I went to fill up at the gas station. A pre-teen boy approached my car and asked me for money to help him and his mother stay in their hotel for an additional week. He stated that if they did not come up with $25 they would be _ that same evening. Having worked in social services before and h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12831.txt | One rainy evening I went to fill up at the gas station. A pre-teen boy approached my car and asked me for money to help him and his mother stay in their hotel for an additional week. He stated that if they did not come up with $25 they would be _ that same evening. Having worked in social services before and having dou... | [
"dirty tricks by poor teenage boys",
"a car accident in a gas station",
"warm help in a cold rainy evening",
"loving gifts from a rich stranger"
] |
How did grandma feel when Daniel announced his intention to give her one of his kidneys? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My grandson, Daniel, and I have always been very close. When Daniel's father remarried after a divorce, Daniel, who was eleven, and his little sister, Kristie, came to live with us. My husband and I were more than happy to have kids in the house again.
Things were going along just fine until the diabetes I'v... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5233.txt | My grandson, Daniel, and I have always been very close. When Daniel's father remarried after a divorce, Daniel, who was eleven, and his little sister, Kristie, came to live with us. My husband and I were more than happy to have kids in the house again.
Things were going along just fine until the diabetes I've lived w... | [
"She was moved by his selfless decision.",
"She wasn't at all happy with his offer.",
"She felt relieved that an appropriate kidney was available.",
"She was enthusiastic about having a kidney of someone she loved."
] |
What conclusion can be drawn from the research findings? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Elderly women who eat foods higher in potassium are less likely to have strokes and die than women who eat less potassium-rich foods, according to new research in the American Heart Association. "Previous studies have shown that potassium consumption may lower blood pressure. But whether potassium intake cou... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18632.txt | Elderly women who eat foods higher in potassium are less likely to have strokes and die than women who eat less potassium-rich foods, according to new research in the American Heart Association. "Previous studies have shown that potassium consumption may lower blood pressure. But whether potassium intake could preven... | [
"Increasing potassium is definitely a good idea for all elderly women.",
"Elderly women with high blood pressure benefit more from potassium.",
"Potassium intake is more beneficial to those without high blood pressure.",
"There was not any association between potassium intake and ischemic strokes."
] |
Earthworms and ants possess what type of bodies, which means division into multiple parts? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Earthworms and ants possess what type of bodies, which means division into multiple parts? | segmented | science | null | null | null | elliptical | elongated | truncated | segmented | Segmentation evolved next. Segmentation is the division of the body into multiple parts, or segments. Both the earthworm (Phylum Annelida) in Figure below and ant (Phylum Arthropoda) in Figure below have segmented bodies. The earthworm has many small segments. The ant has three larger segments. Segmentation increases a... | null | null | null |
A switch in a circuit controls the flow of what, specifically, within the circuit? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A switch in a circuit controls the flow of what, specifically, within the circuit? | current | science | null | null | null | density | pressure | resistance | current | Many circuits have switches to control the flow of current through the circuit. When the switch is turned on, the circuit is closed and current can flow through it. When the switch is turned off, the circuit is open and current cannot flow through it. | null | null | null |
From the experiment, we know _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Now scientists have discovered that the dogs behave like their masters, too. Just like children, they use a " look and learn" ways when they go about their tasks.
Scientists at Oxford universities designed an experiment to test if the dogs have the ability to copy humans' actions by using a simple wooden box. ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2948.txt | Now scientists have discovered that the dogs behave like their masters, too. Just like children, they use a " look and learn" ways when they go about their tasks.
Scientists at Oxford universities designed an experiment to test if the dogs have the ability to copy humans' actions by using a simple wooden box. 10 owners... | [
"It took the two groups of dogs the same time to finish the required task.",
"The dogs that copied their masters finished the required task much sooner.",
"The dogs that were encouraged to copy their masters finished the task more slowly..",
"The dogs that were encouraged not to copy their masters finished th... |
Minerals form when they precipitate from hot fluids that have done what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Minerals form when they precipitate from hot fluids that have done what? | cooled down | science | null | null | null | accelerated down | heated up | dried out | cooled down | Minerals form when they precipitate from hot fluids that have cooled down. | null | null | null |
If heat is released by the system into the surroundings, a chemical reaction or physical change is called what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | If heat is released by the system into the surroundings, a chemical reaction or physical change is called what? | exothermic | science | null | null | null | biochemical | static | endothermic | exothermic | In the study of thermochemical processes, things are viewed from the point of view of the system. A chemical reaction or physical change is endothermic if heat is absorbed by the system from the surroundings. In the course of an endothermic process, the system gains heat from the surroundings and so the temperature of ... | null | null | null |
How did Frank save Lisa? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lisa was running late. Lisa, 25, had a lot to do at work,plus visitors on the way: her parents were coming in for Thanksgiving from her hometown. But as she hurried down the subway stairs, she started to feel uncomfortably warm. By the time she got to the platform, Lisa felt weak and tired-maybe it hadn't bee... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17819.txt | Lisa was running late. Lisa, 25, had a lot to do at work,plus visitors on the way: her parents were coming in for Thanksgiving from her hometown. But as she hurried down the subway stairs, she started to feel uncomfortably warm. By the time she got to the platform, Lisa felt weak and tired-maybe it hadn't been a good ... | [
"By lifting her to the platform.",
"By helping her rise to her feet.",
"By pulling her along the ground.",
"By dragging her away from the edge."
] |
Which proverb can best describe the story? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A jobless man applied for the position of "office boy" at Microsoft.The HR manager interviewed him and then watched him cleaning the floor as a test."You are employed," he said."Give me your e-mail address and I'll send you the application to fill in, as well as the date when you may start." The man replied, "... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3834.txt | A jobless man applied for the position of "office boy" at Microsoft.The HR manager interviewed him and then watched him cleaning the floor as a test."You are employed," he said."Give me your e-mail address and I'll send you the application to fill in, as well as the date when you may start." The man replied, "But I don... | [
"Misfortune may be an actual blessing.",
"Where there is a will, there is a way.",
"Accidents will happen",
"No pains, no gains"
] |
Mother made 2 dozen brownies and placed them on the kitchen counter to cool. Father smelled the brownies, came into the kitchen and ate 8 of them. Then, their daughter, Mooney, wandered into the kitchen and ate 4 of the brownies. The next morning, Mother made another two dozen brownies and added them to those remainin... | Two dozen brownies is 2 * 12 = <<2*12=24>>24 brownies.
After Father ate his 8, there were 24 - 8 = <<24-8=16>>16 brownies remaining on the counter.
After Mooney ate her 4, there were 16 - 4 = <<16-4=12>>12 brownies remaining on the counter.
Mother made a second batch of two-dozen brownies, or 2 * 12 = <<2*12=24>>24 bro... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mother made 2 dozen brownies and placed them on the kitchen counter to cool. Father smelled the brownies, came into the kitchen and ate 8 of them. Then, their daughter, Mooney, wandered into the kitchen and ate 4 of the brownies. The next morning, Mother made another two dozen brownies and added them to those remainin... | Two dozen brownies is 2 * 12 = <<2*12=24>>24 brownies.
After Father ate his 8, there were 24 - 8 = <<24-8=16>>16 brownies remaining on the counter.
After Mooney ate her 4, there were 16 - 4 = <<16-4=12>>12 brownies remaining on the counter.
Mother made a second batch of two-dozen brownies, or 2 * 12 = <<2*12=24>>24 bro... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following can be described as good news? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The world's native languages are dying out at an unprecedented rate, taking with them irreplaceable knowledge about the natural world, according to a new study.
The study identified five global "hot spots" where languages are _ faster than anywhere else ---- eastern Siberia, northern Australia, central South... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5374.txt | The world's native languages are dying out at an unprecedented rate, taking with them irreplaceable knowledge about the natural world, according to a new study.
The study identified five global "hot spots" where languages are _ faster than anywhere else ---- eastern Siberia, northern Australia, central South America,... | [
"Native languages became less endangered in Australia.",
"A man was found with knowledge of the Amurdag language.",
"Researchers were well received by native people in Australia.",
"Many schoolchildren showed interest in the Yawuru language."
] |
This passage is probably _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hi guys! I'm Lucy the ladybird and while I'm very much of a lady, I'm not actually a bird but a glowing red bettle with decorative black spots.
I'm a friendly little bug, to be honest, and simply like to be close with my pals as long as they handle me very gently. I don't bite humans but I do sink my teeth int... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20026.txt | Hi guys! I'm Lucy the ladybird and while I'm very much of a lady, I'm not actually a bird but a glowing red bettle with decorative black spots.
I'm a friendly little bug, to be honest, and simply like to be close with my pals as long as they handle me very gently. I don't bite humans but I do sink my teeth into aphids ... | [
"a self -introduction by a lady named Lucy",
"description of a ladybird'life",
"letter of praise for a gardener",
"a speech made by a woman on ladybirds"
] |
Joey wants to buy the latest released pair of designer High Jump basketball sneakers. He plans to mow 3 neighbors’ lawns for $8 a lawn, sell 2 collectible figures to his friends for $9 each, and work an after-school job for 10 hours at $5 per hour. If his earnings just cover the price of the High Jump sneakers, how muc... | Joey will earn 3 * $8 = $<<3*8=24>>24 mowing his neighbors’ lawns.
He will earn 2 * $9 = $<<2*9=18>>18 selling his collectable figures.
He will earn 10 * $5 = $<<10*5=50>>50 at his after-school job.
The sneakers cost $24 + $18 + $50 = $<<24+18+50=92>>92.
#### 92 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Joey wants to buy the latest released pair of designer High Jump basketball sneakers. He plans to mow 3 neighbors’ lawns for $8 a lawn, sell 2 collectible figures to his friends for $9 each, and work an after-school job for 10 hours at $5 per hour. If his earnings just cover the price of the High Jump sneakers, how muc... | Joey will earn 3 * $8 = $<<3*8=24>>24 mowing his neighbors’ lawns.
He will earn 2 * $9 = $<<2*9=18>>18 selling his collectable figures.
He will earn 10 * $5 = $<<10*5=50>>50 at his after-school job.
The sneakers cost $24 + $18 + $50 = $<<24+18+50=92>>92.
#### 92 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why did Obama run for president? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail , going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16842.txt | Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail , going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that t... | [
"He wanted to set a good example to his daughters.",
"He promised to realize his dream.",
"He expected to build a way of success for his daughters.",
"He thought he was supposed to help every American child with happiness and fulfillment."
] |
According to the writer, what is the best way to calm down after being hurt? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your _ . But forgiveness is possible and it can be surprisingly helpful to your physical and mental health. Indeed, research has shown that people who forgive report more energy, better appetite and better sleep patterns. "People wh... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4011.txt | When someone has deeply hurt you, it can be extremely difficult to let go of your _ . But forgiveness is possible and it can be surprisingly helpful to your physical and mental health. Indeed, research has shown that people who forgive report more energy, better appetite and better sleep patterns. "People who forgive... | [
"Try to figure out why you get hurt.",
"Writer a letter to person who hurt you.",
"Persuade yourself to accept what others have done to you.",
"Think about pleasant things and forget about the hurt."
] |
There are two _ in the bus. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is a fine Saturday morning. Lily and Lucy get up at six thirty. They want to go to the Great Wall with their mother. At seven fifty they are in a big bus to the Great Wall. There are forty people in it. Some of them are Americans, some are English. There are two Chinese in the bus, too. One is a woman. She... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4648.txt | It is a fine Saturday morning. Lily and Lucy get up at six thirty. They want to go to the Great Wall with their mother. At seven fifty they are in a big bus to the Great Wall. There are forty people in it. Some of them are Americans, some are English. There are two Chinese in the bus, too. One is a woman. She is drivi... | [
"Americans",
"English girls",
"Chinese",
"Chinese women"
] |
The nice talking machine could _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man made a nice talking machine. It could weigh people. The man wanted to try the machine before he could make a lot of these kinds of machines.
He put the machine into the waiting room of a station . There were always lots of people in and out there.
The first one began to use the machine. It was an Indian... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle225.txt | A man made a nice talking machine. It could weigh people. The man wanted to try the machine before he could make a lot of these kinds of machines.
He put the machine into the waiting room of a station . There were always lots of people in and out there.
The first one began to use the machine. It was an Indian woman. W... | [
"tell people what they should eat",
"weigh and talk to people",
"tell people how old they are",
"tell a story"
] |
What is the author's purpose of writing the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The largest known outbreak of the lethal Ebola virus in West Africa is prompting authorities as far away as Asia to take preventive measures, although scientists say a global spread of the disease is unlikely.
At South Korea's Incheon International airport, a major hub for air travel in Asia, quarantine inspec... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8666.txt | The largest known outbreak of the lethal Ebola virus in West Africa is prompting authorities as far away as Asia to take preventive measures, although scientists say a global spread of the disease is unlikely.
At South Korea's Incheon International airport, a major hub for air travel in Asia, quarantine inspections of ... | [
"To tell people not to travel any more.",
"To introduce the character of the virus",
"To find cures for the virus",
"To make people aware of the severity of the virus"
] |
What can Mimi do? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Mimi. I'm black and white. I like sitting on the chair in the sun in winter. Do you know my favorite food? It is fish. I don't like apples. I can climb trees. I can sing " Miao, miao". What am I? Can you guess?
Question:
What can Mimi do?
Choices:
A. Climb trees.
B. Play computer games.
C. Watch t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8142.txt | My name is Mimi. I'm black and white. I like sitting on the chair in the sun in winter. Do you know my favorite food? It is fish. I don't like apples. I can climb trees. I can sing " Miao, miao". What am I? Can you guess? | [
"Climb trees.",
"Play computer games.",
"Watch television.",
"Cook"
] |
According to the text, when does Youth choir to perform start? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Art Beat in January 2016
Beijing
Youth choir to perform
The youth choir of China National Symphony Orchestra will soon perform classics including the Mexican folk song, The Golden Nightingale, and the Blue Danube, adapted from a waltz by Johann Strauss II. Pianists Zhao Lin and Wang Tianyang will join in the s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14011.txt | Art Beat in January 2016
Beijing
Youth choir to perform
The youth choir of China National Symphony Orchestra will soon perform classics including the Mexican folk song, The Golden Nightingale, and the Blue Danube, adapted from a waltz by Johann Strauss II. Pianists Zhao Lin and Wang Tianyang will join in the show.
7:30... | [
"7:15 pm, Jan 22-23.",
"7:30 pm, Jan 15; 2:30 pm, Jan 16.",
"7:15 pm, Jan 15-16.",
"7:30 pm, Jan 23."
] |
What does 'dark horse' mean? It means _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What's the meaning of "dark horse"? It's someone who wins when no one expects it.
Han Xiaopeng took China's first gold on snow. He became an Olympic "dark horse" by winning the gold medal in men's freestyle aerial skiing at Turin in Italy. He made two almost perfect jumps for the highest score. Han had never ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17035.txt | What's the meaning of "dark horse"? It's someone who wins when no one expects it.
Han Xiaopeng took China's first gold on snow. He became an Olympic "dark horse" by winning the gold medal in men's freestyle aerial skiing at Turin in Italy. He made two almost perfect jumps for the highest score. Han had never won a wor... | [
"a horse which is dark",
"someone who is unexpected to win",
"a horse which likes the dark",
"someone whose win is expected"
] |
What provides autos with electric power in an automated highway system? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22092.txt | Some pessimistic experts feel that the automobile is bound to fall into disuse. They see a day in the not-too-distant future when all autos will be abandoned and allowed to rust. Other authorities, however, think the auto is here to stay. They hold that the car will remain a leading means of urban travel in the foresee... | [
"A rail.",
"An engine.",
"A retractable arm.",
"A computer controller."
] |
When the boy was offered a job, he wanted to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Price of a Dream
I grew up poor. We had little money, but plenty of love and attention. I understood that no matter how poor a person was, they could still afford a dream. My dream was athletics.
By the time I was sixteen, I was good at baseball and football. My high-school coach was Ollie Jarvis. He not o... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13155.txt | The Price of a Dream
I grew up poor. We had little money, but plenty of love and attention. I understood that no matter how poor a person was, they could still afford a dream. My dream was athletics.
By the time I was sixteen, I was good at baseball and football. My high-school coach was Ollie Jarvis. He not only belie... | [
"balance summer baseball and the work schedule",
"refuse the job offer for summer baseball",
"give up summer baseball for the job",
"ask his coach Jarvis for advice"
] |
When did the author meet her teacher---Mr Rupp? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mr Rupp,
The day I met you was the first day of high school. We liked each other immediately. You gave me a lot of advice over the next four years, like how I should get my ass to Berkeley where I belonged. I'm still there, by the way. I wish you were still around, too.
I remember your laugh, which would ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19437.txt | Dear Mr Rupp,
The day I met you was the first day of high school. We liked each other immediately. You gave me a lot of advice over the next four years, like how I should get my ass to Berkeley where I belonged. I'm still there, by the way. I wish you were still around, too.
I remember your laugh, which would start wit... | [
"In 1997",
"In 2001",
"In 2005",
"In 2009"
] |
The article above probably is taken from a _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Shanghai Xintiandi Style Mall is filled with a festive mood, featuring large-scale equipment, knit works and various activities, under the theme "kiss".
"Kissing is seldom taken as the theme of artworks because in oriental culture, people restrain themselves from expressing their emotions," says Jiang Shan,... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17394.txt | Shanghai Xintiandi Style Mall is filled with a festive mood, featuring large-scale equipment, knit works and various activities, under the theme "kiss".
"Kissing is seldom taken as the theme of artworks because in oriental culture, people restrain themselves from expressing their emotions," says Jiang Shan, who is i... | [
"text book",
"science and technology magazine",
"news website",
"travel leaflet"
] |
What do the volunteers do according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every Wednesday, I go to Cantata Adult Life Services, a local retirement community in Brookfield, Illinois, US, with my classmates to do community service.
After my very first visit to Cantata, my life changed forever. That may sound a bit dramatic, but volunteering with the elderly has changed my views on lif... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10599.txt | Every Wednesday, I go to Cantata Adult Life Services, a local retirement community in Brookfield, Illinois, US, with my classmates to do community service.
After my very first visit to Cantata, my life changed forever. That may sound a bit dramatic, but volunteering with the elderly has changed my views on life.
Our vi... | [
"They share everything with the residents.",
"They play board games and cards with the residents.",
"They watch the residents play games.",
"They buy gifts for the residents."
] |
In plants, pigment molecules absorb only visible light for photosynthesis. the visible light seen by humans as white light actually exists in a what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In plants, pigment molecules absorb only visible light for photosynthesis. the visible light seen by humans as white light actually exists in a what? | rainbow of colors | science | null | null | null | invisible spectrum | vacuum | transparency | rainbow of colors | Absorption of Light Light energy enters the process of photosynthesis when pigments absorb the light. In plants, pigment molecules absorb only visible light for photosynthesis. The visible light seen by humans as white light actually exists in a rainbow of colors. Certain objects, such as a prism or a drop of water, di... | null | null | null |
The three girls are from _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Liu Xiaohua is 12 years old. She is from Mianyang, Sichuan Province. When Premier Wen Jiabao visited people in the Jiuzhou Gymnasium, he met Liu Xiaohua. Premier Wen held her hand and told her not to cry. He also encouraged her to live on.
Ren Siyu is 6 years old. She is from Beichuan, Sichuan Province. She wa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle708.txt | Liu Xiaohua is 12 years old. She is from Mianyang, Sichuan Province. When Premier Wen Jiabao visited people in the Jiuzhou Gymnasium, he met Liu Xiaohua. Premier Wen held her hand and told her not to cry. He also encouraged her to live on.
Ren Siyu is 6 years old. She is from Beichuan, Sichuan Province. She was buried ... | [
"Sichuan Province",
"Jiangsu Province",
"Hunan Province",
"Yunnan Province"
] |
In the initial stage, the current economic crisis is likely to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In times of economic crisis, Americans turn to their families for support. If the Great Depression is any guide, we may see a drop in our sky-high divorce rate. But this won't necessarily represent an increase in happy marriages. In the long run, the Depression weakened American families, and the current crisi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23987.txt | In times of economic crisis, Americans turn to their families for support. If the Great Depression is any guide, we may see a drop in our sky-high divorce rate. But this won't necessarily represent an increase in happy marriages. In the long run, the Depression weakened American families, and the current crisis will pr... | [
"tear many troubled families apart",
"contribute to enduring and strong family ties",
"bring about a drop in the divorce rate",
"cause a lot of conflicts in the family"
] |
When the first piece hits the South Atlantic, it causes _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The year is 2094. It has been announced that a comet is heading towards the earth. Most of it will miss our planet, but two pieces will probably hit the southern half of the earth.
On 17 July, a piece of 4 kilometers wide comet enters the Earth's atmosphere with a massive explosion . About half of the piece i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3687.txt | The year is 2094. It has been announced that a comet is heading towards the earth. Most of it will miss our planet, but two pieces will probably hit the southern half of the earth.
On 17 July, a piece of 4 kilometers wide comet enters the Earth's atmosphere with a massive explosion . About half of the piece is destroy... | [
"an earthquake",
"hunger",
"an Earth explosion",
"huge waves"
] |
Mrs. Smith wanted to buy wears worth $500. She went to a boutique with the $500 but by the time she had picked out everything she liked, she realized that she would need two-fifths more money than she had. If the shop owner gave her a discount of 15%, how much more money will she still need? | Two fifths of $500 is (2/5)*$500 = $<<(2/5)*500=200>>200
She needed $200 more than $500 which is $200+ $500 = $<<200+500=700>>700
15% of $700 is (15/100)*$700 = $<<(15/100)*700=105>>105
She was given a $105 discount so she has to pay $700-$105 = $595
She would still need $595-$500= $<<595-500=95>>95
#### 95 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mrs. Smith wanted to buy wears worth $500. She went to a boutique with the $500 but by the time she had picked out everything she liked, she realized that she would need two-fifths more money than she had. If the shop owner gave her a discount of 15%, how much more money will she still need? | Two fifths of $500 is (2/5)*$500 = $<<(2/5)*500=200>>200
She needed $200 more than $500 which is $200+ $500 = $<<200+500=700>>700
15% of $700 is (15/100)*$700 = $<<(15/100)*700=105>>105
She was given a $105 discount so she has to pay $700-$105 = $595
She would still need $595-$500= $<<595-500=95>>95
#### 95 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why does happiness increase with age? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are people less happy or happier when they get older? If your answer is"happier", then you are right,based on a study published seven years ago.It found that people become happier and experience less worry after age fifty.In fact,it found that by the age of eighty-five,people are happier with their life than t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4959.txt | Are people less happy or happier when they get older? If your answer is"happier", then you are right,based on a study published seven years ago.It found that people become happier and experience less worry after age fifty.In fact,it found that by the age of eighty-five,people are happier with their life than they were ... | [
"People aren't able to control their emotions better.",
"It takes them less time to think about bad experiences.",
"People become less thankful for what they have.",
"Women feel sadder, more stressed and worried than men."
] |
What did the author learn from the trip? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At the end of eight grade, our class went to Washington, D.C. For a group of 14-year-olds, this was a big deal!
The first day was so tiring; we could hardly remember where we were and what we were seeing. The next morning, we were off to seemonuments ,starting with Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson. We walked ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11382.txt | At the end of eight grade, our class went to Washington, D.C. For a group of 14-year-olds, this was a big deal!
The first day was so tiring; we could hardly remember where we were and what we were seeing. The next morning, we were off to seemonuments ,starting with Washington, Lincoln and Jefferson. We walked along the... | [
"How fierce war is in history.",
"How people remember those who died in wars.",
"What bad effects war had on many families.",
"What we should do to prevent war."
] |
It's especially dangerous for a color-blind person to cross a street when _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People who cannot tell all colors apart are said to be color-blind. Most color-blind people can see yellows and blues, but confuse reds with green. It is very rare for a person to be blind to all colors, but they may see everything in shades of black, white and gray.
It is interesting to point out that many co... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4641.txt | People who cannot tell all colors apart are said to be color-blind. Most color-blind people can see yellows and blues, but confuse reds with green. It is very rare for a person to be blind to all colors, but they may see everything in shades of black, white and gray.
It is interesting to point out that many color-blind... | [
"it is crowded",
"it is a dark night",
"there are no traffic lights at the cross of the streets",
"the traffic light turns red"
] |
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