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Which shows the costeffective aspect of the satellite phone when an American user travels in Beijing? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Heading overseas on a business trip or just for pleasure any time soon?If so,have you thought about what you are going to do about communication?You may need to arrange cab service or get directions to an attraction,not to mention you want to stay in touch with the folks back home.
Hope you aren't _ your perso... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6199.txt | Heading overseas on a business trip or just for pleasure any time soon?If so,have you thought about what you are going to do about communication?You may need to arrange cab service or get directions to an attraction,not to mention you want to stay in touch with the folks back home.
Hope you aren't _ your personal cell ... | [
"The roaming rates are 20% discount compared to American local service.",
"Calls back to the US cost 60% less compared to American local service.",
"The rental cost is $150 per month if you rent for three months.",
"Forty percent or more discount is available when he calls back to the US."
] |
What did John Mulcahy do in order to improve communication with a disabled child in his class? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
KIDS is a charity group.It is to help disabled children to live a better life . Is was set up in 1970 by John Mulcahy , a teacher who cared for a disabled child in one of his classes.John wanted to improve communication with this child and asked for help from the child's mother. This, in turn,set up the KIDS i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7033.txt | KIDS is a charity group.It is to help disabled children to live a better life . Is was set up in 1970 by John Mulcahy , a teacher who cared for a disabled child in one of his classes.John wanted to improve communication with this child and asked for help from the child's mother. This, in turn,set up the KIDS idea:worki... | [
"He set up a charity group .",
"He offered much money to the child",
"He asked the child's mother for help.",
"He worked with a charity organization.\""
] |
People who were born between June 22 and July 22 are not good at _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is said that people born on different dates have different characteristics. For example, people who were born between March 21 and April 20 are likely to be active and strong. They like power and enjoy adventures.
People who were born between April 21 and May 21 are likely to learn more slowly, but they can... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle519.txt | It is said that people born on different dates have different characteristics. For example, people who were born between March 21 and April 20 are likely to be active and strong. They like power and enjoy adventures.
People who were born between April 21 and May 21 are likely to learn more slowly, but they can remember... | [
"singing and dancing",
"earning money",
"doing with difficulties",
"expressing their feelings"
] |
The passage is most likely written to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Allow me to introduce you to Terry, a window salesman from England. If I could take you back about 20 years, you'd know Terry as a complete green hand, who was wet behind the ears in just about everything he attempted. _ You know, the kind who could sell snow to Eskimos.
Terry's boss decided to send him out on... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13292.txt | Allow me to introduce you to Terry, a window salesman from England. If I could take you back about 20 years, you'd know Terry as a complete green hand, who was wet behind the ears in just about everything he attempted. _ You know, the kind who could sell snow to Eskimos.
Terry's boss decided to send him out on a practi... | [
"new salesmen",
"general readers",
"window makers",
"new graduates"
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What should you think about when trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at offic... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high831.txt | What should you think about when trying to find your career? You are probably better at some school subjects than others. These may show strengths that you can use in your work. A boy who is good at mathematics can use that in an engineering career. A girl who spells well and likes English may be good at office work. S... | [
"The importance of working hard at school.",
"Choosing a career according to one's strengths.",
"How to face one's weakness.",
"The value of school work."
] |
What is the best title for this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Getting too little sleep or not spending enough time in rapid eye movement(REM) sleep is connected with being overweight among children, according to a new study.
For three nights, researchers studied the sleep patterns of 335 young people, aged 7 to 17. They looked at total sleep time, time spent in REM, ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21466.txt | Getting too little sleep or not spending enough time in rapid eye movement(REM) sleep is connected with being overweight among children, according to a new study.
For three nights, researchers studied the sleep patterns of 335 young people, aged 7 to 17. They looked at total sleep time, time spent in REM, time it t... | [
"Researchers find why children become overweight.",
"Kids who are overweight are in need of more sleep.",
"Children who sleep poorly are at risk of being overweight.",
"Researchers find ways to prevent children from becoming overweight."
] |
Why did the younger brother cry for his mother? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was ten, my mother worked all day so I had to take care of my younger brother. At that time my little brother was about four years old and he missed mum all the time.
One day, after I had given him his dinner, he started crying for mum. He was so young and really needed mum. So I dressed him, put on his... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5489.txt | When I was ten, my mother worked all day so I had to take care of my younger brother. At that time my little brother was about four years old and he missed mum all the time.
One day, after I had given him his dinner, he started crying for mum. He was so young and really needed mum. So I dressed him, put on his shoes, c... | [
"Because he wanted to sleep.",
"Because he wanted to play outside.",
"Because he was hungry.",
"Because he missed his mother"
] |
Why did Ellen study English on Englishtown? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"It is never too late and you are never too old to start something new!" says Englishtown student Ellen Rema. Ellen began to learn English at the age of fifty, and in just a few years, she has made great progress!
Ellen chose to study on Englishtown because no evening classes were offered in the German country... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4267.txt | "It is never too late and you are never too old to start something new!" says Englishtown student Ellen Rema. Ellen began to learn English at the age of fifty, and in just a few years, she has made great progress!
Ellen chose to study on Englishtown because no evening classes were offered in the German countryside wher... | [
"She had no free time during the day.",
"She lived far away from school.",
"There were no evening classes near her home.",
"Englishtown was a famous website to learn English."
] |
Since eddy currents and magnetic damping occur only in conductors, recycling centers can use these to separate metals from other materials? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Since eddy currents and magnetic damping occur only in conductors, recycling centers can use these to separate metals from other materials? | magnets | science | null | null | null | alloys | particles | cranes | magnets | Since eddy currents and magnetic damping occur only in conductors, recycling centers can use magnets to separate metals from other materials. Trash is dumped in batches down a ramp, beneath which lies a powerful magnet. Conductors in the trash are slowed by magnetic damping while nonmetals in the trash move on, separat... | null | null | null |
The United Kingdom is made up of _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Great British is an island that lies off the northwest coast of Europe. The nearest country is France which is 20 miles away. Great British is separated from France by the English Channel. The island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, to the west, and the North Sea, to the east. It includes the main lands of... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10862.txt | Great British is an island that lies off the northwest coast of Europe. The nearest country is France which is 20 miles away. Great British is separated from France by the English Channel. The island is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, to the west, and the North Sea, to the east. It includes the main lands of England,... | [
"England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland",
"England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland",
"Great Britain and Ireland",
"Great Britain and the Irish Republic"
] |
What can be the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Close your eyes for a minute and imagine what life would be like if you had a hundred dollars less. Also imagine what it would be like spending the rest of your life with you eyes closed. Imagine having to read this page, not with your eyes but with your finger-tips.
With existing medical knowledge and skills,... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6832.txt | Close your eyes for a minute and imagine what life would be like if you had a hundred dollars less. Also imagine what it would be like spending the rest of your life with you eyes closed. Imagine having to read this page, not with your eyes but with your finger-tips.
With existing medical knowledge and skills, two-thir... | [
"ORRIS in China",
"Fighting Blindness",
"ORRIS Flying Hospital",
"Sight-seeing Techniques"
] |
The library's upper floor is mainly for students to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Guide to Stockholm University Library
Our library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment.
Zones
The library is divided into different zones. The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with you... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4099.txt | Guide to Stockholm University Library
Our library offers different types of studying places and provides a good studying environment.
Zones
The library is divided into different zones. The upper floor is a quiet zone with over a thousand places for silent reading, and places where you can sit and work with your own com... | [
"read in a quiet place",
"have group discussions",
"take comfortable seats",
"get their computers fixed"
] |
In the opinion of libertarians, freedom is realized mainly by _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is freedom? It seems like such a simple question. Freedom is being able to do what you want to do. Allow me to explain it.
I'm tired of working for a living. I'd rather collect taxes. So that's what I'm going to do: collect a kind of tax. You are ordered to estimate your income from the past 12 months, an... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7634.txt | What is freedom? It seems like such a simple question. Freedom is being able to do what you want to do. Allow me to explain it.
I'm tired of working for a living. I'd rather collect taxes. So that's what I'm going to do: collect a kind of tax. You are ordered to estimate your income from the past 12 months, and write m... | [
"the law",
"self-control",
"ethical rules",
"common sense"
] |
Which idea is NOT RIGHT according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Happiness is for everyone. You don't need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have nice cars and a lot of money and so on. Why? Because those who have big houses may often feel lonely and those who have cars may want to walk on the country roa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high299.txt | Happiness is for everyone. You don't need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have nice cars and a lot of money and so on. Why? Because those who have big houses may often feel lonely and those who have cars may want to walk on the country roads at the... | [
"People who have cars would never like to walk in the open air.",
"You can get help from others when you make mistakes.",
"You can still be a happy person even if you have little money.",
"Happiness is always around you though difficulties come towards you."
] |
It can be known from the passage that the car accident happened _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The bus driver and his passengers were being hailed as heroes last night after rescuing a woman from her burning car following a crash on the Bluff Highway. The 60-year-old woman was taken by ambulance to Southland Hospital after firefighters battled for 30 minutes to cut her from her car.
Acting Senior Serg... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5041.txt | The bus driver and his passengers were being hailed as heroes last night after rescuing a woman from her burning car following a crash on the Bluff Highway. The 60-year-old woman was taken by ambulance to Southland Hospital after firefighters battled for 30 minutes to cut her from her car.
Acting Senior Sergeant Broc... | [
"at noon",
"in the afternoon",
"in the morning",
"at night"
] |
The most dangerous place to protect the president would be in _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The American secret service began in 1865. It has many important jobs. One is to stop different types of fraud , such as printing fake money, credit card fraud and computer fraud. The other is to protect the president at all times.
The secret service's earliest job was to stop people from making fake money. ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5640.txt | The American secret service began in 1865. It has many important jobs. One is to stop different types of fraud , such as printing fake money, credit card fraud and computer fraud. The other is to protect the president at all times.
The secret service's earliest job was to stop people from making fake money. The secre... | [
"the White House",
"a hotel room",
"a public park",
"a main hall"
] |
According to the passage, we can _ to help reduce climate change effect. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People living in the UK take quite a few holidays abroad and in this country each year.Choices made about where to go, how to get there and what to do while there can either benefit or harm the environment.
While on holiday
Many of the things you can do to the greener on holiday will be the same things you can... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3348.txt | People living in the UK take quite a few holidays abroad and in this country each year.Choices made about where to go, how to get there and what to do while there can either benefit or harm the environment.
While on holiday
Many of the things you can do to the greener on holiday will be the same things you can do at ho... | [
"make good use of water",
"buy local food and drink",
"save electricity",
"go around on foot"
] |
It's clear that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can 13-year-olds do something to change the world? Cris Kesz Valdez, 13, from the Philippines believes so.
At the age of 7, Valdez set up an organization to give homeless kids things like slippers and toothbrushes. So far he has helped more than 10,000 children improve their lives in his hometown.
Valdez won t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1674.txt | Can 13-year-olds do something to change the world? Cris Kesz Valdez, 13, from the Philippines believes so.
At the age of 7, Valdez set up an organization to give homeless kids things like slippers and toothbrushes. So far he has helped more than 10,000 children improve their lives in his hometown.
Valdez won the 2012 I... | [
"Valdez likes to sleep in public cemetery",
"Valdez has a lot of love and hope",
"Valdez still looks food from trash",
"Valdez's parents love him very much"
] |
A ball is dropped from different heights. When the ball is dropped from the highest height, it makes the greatest noise or vibration when it lands on the ground. What is the best explanation for the ball making the greatest noise? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | A ball is dropped from different heights. When the ball is dropped from the highest height, it makes the greatest noise or vibration when it lands on the ground. What is the best explanation for the ball making the greatest noise?
Choices:
A. The air pushes down more and the ball goes faster.
B. Gravity pulls for a lo... | Correct answer: B | science | MEA_2014_8_6 | {
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"The air pushes down more and the ball goes faster.",
"Gravity pulls for a longer time and the ball goes faster.",
"The ball is gaining weight and going faster.",
"The ball is warming up and going faster."
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"A",
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How was papermaking introduced into the rest of the world from China? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Chinese invented paper in 105 A. D. They mixed the bark of a tree and rags with water, put a screen into the mixture, and lifted out a thin piece of wet paper. They dried the paper in the sun.
The Chinese kept their secret of how to make paper until a war with Muslims in the ninth century. The art of pap... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10822.txt | The Chinese invented paper in 105 A. D. They mixed the bark of a tree and rags with water, put a screen into the mixture, and lifted out a thin piece of wet paper. They dried the paper in the sun.
The Chinese kept their secret of how to make paper until a war with Muslims in the ninth century. The art of papermaking ... | [
"Through wars.",
"Through the Muslims.",
"Through the Mayan Indians.",
"Through the Pacific Islanders."
] |
The boys _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Now children can do many nice things after school. They can read books, ride bikes, watch TV and play games. But boys like playing ball games best.
The children near my door often play football in the garden, and sometimes they break my windows. One Saturday afternoon I stay at home and read a book. After a f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2101.txt | Now children can do many nice things after school. They can read books, ride bikes, watch TV and play games. But boys like playing ball games best.
The children near my door often play football in the garden, and sometimes they break my windows. One Saturday afternoon I stay at home and read a book. After a few minute... | [
"often play with me",
"often play football in my house",
"often come to my house",
"sometimes break my windows"
] |
According to the report, Nate Robinson once played for _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nate Robinson is unlike any other player in the NBA. This player is the shortest in the NBA, but he is one of the most fearless players. He is 1.75m tall. "In NBA, he looks like a fourth-grader among a group of high school students," according to The Atlantic.
How can he compete with them? Robinson _ for t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6389.txt | Nate Robinson is unlike any other player in the NBA. This player is the shortest in the NBA, but he is one of the most fearless players. He is 1.75m tall. "In NBA, he looks like a fourth-grader among a group of high school students," according to The Atlantic.
How can he compete with them? Robinson _ for this with ... | [
"Chicago Bulls",
"Miami Heat",
"Houston Rockets",
"Cleveland Cavaliers"
] |
There are 325 students in a local high school. 40 percent of the students have glasses, how many students do not have glasses? | People that do not have glasses 100%-40%=60%
325(.10)=32.5
32.5*6=<<32.5*6=195>>195 students
#### 195 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are 325 students in a local high school. 40 percent of the students have glasses, how many students do not have glasses? | People that do not have glasses 100%-40%=60%
325(.10)=32.5
32.5*6=<<32.5*6=195>>195 students
#### 195 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following is the best title? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A primary school in UK has banned Valentine's Day cards because of concerns that young pupils spend too much time talking about boyfriends and girlfriends.
Ashcombe Primary School in WestonSuperMare,Somerset,has told parents that cards declaring love can be"confusing" for children under the age of 11,who are s... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7213.txt | A primary school in UK has banned Valentine's Day cards because of concerns that young pupils spend too much time talking about boyfriends and girlfriends.
Ashcombe Primary School in WestonSuperMare,Somerset,has told parents that cards declaring love can be"confusing" for children under the age of 11,who are still emot... | [
"Ban on Valentine's Day cards at school is well received.",
"Ban on Valentine's Day cards at school causes argument.",
"British children spend too much time talking about love.",
"A British high school bans Valentine's Day cards."
] |
What is the respiratory pigment of almost every vertebrate? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the respiratory pigment of almost every vertebrate? | hemoglobin | science | null | null | null | iron | insulin | plasma | hemoglobin | null | null | null | |
Which of the following best describes how the writer feels about stage schools? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When a group of children politely stop a conversation with you, saying: "We have to go to work now," you're left feeling surprised and certainly uneasy. After all, this is the 1990s and the idea of children working is just unthinkable. That is, until you are told that they are all pupils of stage schools, and ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7537.txt | When a group of children politely stop a conversation with you, saying: "We have to go to work now," you're left feeling surprised and certainly uneasy. After all, this is the 1990s and the idea of children working is just unthinkable. That is, until you are told that they are all pupils of stage schools, and that the ... | [
"He thinks highly of what they have to offer.",
"He favours an early start in the training of performing arts.",
"He feels uncomfortable about children putting on night shows.",
"He doubts the standard of ordinary education they have reached."
] |
People used to think that the rubbish thrown into the sea _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
About 97% of the world's water is salty and is found in our oceans and seas. But, as we can't drink seawater, how can it be important?
Every part of our seas and oceans contains an amazing number of animals and fish that live at different ocean depths. Most of the different species of animals and fish depend o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3949.txt | About 97% of the world's water is salty and is found in our oceans and seas. But, as we can't drink seawater, how can it be important?
Every part of our seas and oceans contains an amazing number of animals and fish that live at different ocean depths. Most of the different species of animals and fish depend on simple ... | [
"wouldn't harm the fish in the sea",
"would change the balance of the food chain",
"would be broken down in the sea",
"wouldn't do much harm to the sea"
] |
Mary was born on February 29,1972. Now she is 32. How many birthdays has she had? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Why is 2004 a special year? Because it is a Leap Year .
What's so special about that? Well, we have a Leap Year every four years. And it has 366 days, not the usual 365. In a Leap Year, we have 29 days in February, while in a usual year we have only 28 days.
Why do we have a Leap Year? We have a Leap Year s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3660.txt | Why is 2004 a special year? Because it is a Leap Year .
What's so special about that? Well, we have a Leap Year every four years. And it has 366 days, not the usual 365. In a Leap Year, we have 29 days in February, while in a usual year we have only 28 days.
Why do we have a Leap Year? We have a Leap Year so we can ... | [
"32",
"16",
"8",
"4"
] |
From the passage we can infer that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When my first wartime Christmas came, I was in basic training in New Jersey and not sure if I would make it home for the holidays. Only on the afternoon of December 23 was the list of men who would have the three-day holiday posted. I was one of the lucky soldiers. It was Christmas Eve when I arrived home, and... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9531.txt | When my first wartime Christmas came, I was in basic training in New Jersey and not sure if I would make it home for the holidays. Only on the afternoon of December 23 was the list of men who would have the three-day holiday posted. I was one of the lucky soldiers. It was Christmas Eve when I arrived home, and a little... | [
"all the soldiers had the three-day holiday",
"the writer could not go home for Christmas",
"the writer spent his first Christmas during the war",
"not all the soldiers went home for Christmas during the war"
] |
What can exposure to chemical or biological agents cause later in life? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What can exposure to chemical or biological agents cause later in life? | an acquired immunodeficiency | science | null | null | null | regression | adaptation | spontaneous mutation | an acquired immunodeficiency | null | null | null | |
Emperor penguins get together to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You're on the school bus. But as soon as you turn the corner, you find yourself at the end of a very long queue. It's another _ ! It is stop-start for the rest of your journey. Meanwhile, at the same time in Antarctica , snow covers the land. A group of emperor penguins crowd together to keep warm, using stop-... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3537.txt | You're on the school bus. But as soon as you turn the corner, you find yourself at the end of a very long queue. It's another _ ! It is stop-start for the rest of your journey. Meanwhile, at the same time in Antarctica , snow covers the land. A group of emperor penguins crowd together to keep warm, using stop-and-go mo... | [
"keep warm",
"play games",
"learn from each other",
"cross the road"
] |
According to the passage which of the following is NOT true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you wish to become a better reader, here are four important things to remember about reading _ :
* Knowing why you are reading or what you are reading to find out will often help you to know whether to read rapidly or slowly.
* Some things should be read slowly throughout. Examples are directions for making... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12774.txt | If you wish to become a better reader, here are four important things to remember about reading _ :
* Knowing why you are reading or what you are reading to find out will often help you to know whether to read rapidly or slowly.
* Some things should be read slowly throughout. Examples are directions for making or doing... | [
"Read slowly when you are reading something important to you.",
"Read fast when you are reading something unimportant to you.",
"Read the materials that you are interested in slowly.",
"Read the materials that you are interested in fast."
] |
What can be done on Dr. Seuss's Birthday? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
March is a month of fun-filled activities for the entire family! When you want some family fun activities for March, consider these ideas centered on some of the events and holidays happening in this month.
Dr. Seuss's Birthday
March 2ndis Dr. Seuss's birthday and kids and adults of all ages can celebrate with... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10509.txt | March is a month of fun-filled activities for the entire family! When you want some family fun activities for March, consider these ideas centered on some of the events and holidays happening in this month.
Dr. Seuss's Birthday
March 2ndis Dr. Seuss's birthday and kids and adults of all ages can celebrate with books, g... | [
"Having a trip to a park.",
"Finding some books to read.",
"Staying with Irish people.",
"Working on favourite crafts."
] |
"Weatherman" _ makes mistakes. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it. It is true. People usually begin their talks with"Isn't it a nice day?"
Many people think they can tell what the weather is going to be like. But they hardly agree with each other. One man may say,"Do you see how cloudy it is in the east? It... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle651.txt | Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it. It is true. People usually begin their talks with"Isn't it a nice day?"
Many people think they can tell what the weather is going to be like. But they hardly agree with each other. One man may say,"Do you see how cloudy it is in the east? It's going ... | [
"often",
"never",
"sometimes",
"little"
] |
When is Mr. Wang's classmate often at home? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mr. Wang,
Someone comes to the office to see you in the morning, but you and your wife are out. He comes here at 10am. Because he is very busy, he goes away half an hour later. He tells me that he is your classmate at college . Now he teaches Chinese in a high school in this city and he lives near the N... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle798.txt | Dear Mr. Wang,
Someone comes to the office to see you in the morning, but you and your wife are out. He comes here at 10am. Because he is very busy, he goes away half an hour later. He tells me that he is your classmate at college . Now he teaches Chinese in a high school in this city and he lives near the No. 6 Midd... | [
"In the morning",
"In the afternoon.",
"At 7:00pm.",
"We don't know."
] |
What do the Hong Kong people think about the plan? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1955, Walt Disney himself opened the first Disney Park in Los Angeles, the USA. Later Disney World was opened in Florida in 1971. It cost between $500 and $600 million to build. Tokyo Disney Park opened in Japan in 1983, and Europe Disney opened in France in 1992.
Now Hong Kong is going to build a Disney Pa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4862.txt | In 1955, Walt Disney himself opened the first Disney Park in Los Angeles, the USA. Later Disney World was opened in Florida in 1971. It cost between $500 and $600 million to build. Tokyo Disney Park opened in Japan in 1983, and Europe Disney opened in France in 1992.
Now Hong Kong is going to build a Disney Park and it... | [
"Most of them agree with it.",
"Half of them don't agree with it.",
"Few of them agree with it.",
"Only children like it."
] |
Humans use many compounds that were first discovered or derived from living organisms as medicines: secondary plant compounds, animal toxins, and antibiotics produced by these? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Humans use many compounds that were first discovered or derived from living organisms as medicines: secondary plant compounds, animal toxins, and antibiotics produced by these? | bacteria and fungi | science | null | null | null | tumors and fungi | bacteria and tumors | molecules and fungi | bacteria and fungi | 47.2 The Importance of Biodiversity to Human Life Humans use many compounds that were first discovered or derived from living organisms as medicines: secondary plant compounds, animal toxins, and antibiotics produced by bacteria and fungi. More medicines are expected to be discovered in nature. Loss of biodiversity wil... | null | null | null |
It can be inferred from the passage that Hackett believes that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A small dog should be _ after eating a handful M&M's, at least according to conventional wisdom. But watching "Moose", a friend's five-pound Chihuahua, race around a living room after his sweet snack makes one wonder: Is chocolate truly poisonous to dogs?
Dogs and humans have similar tastes. But unlike hum... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20376.txt | A small dog should be _ after eating a handful M&M's, at least according to conventional wisdom. But watching "Moose", a friend's five-pound Chihuahua, race around a living room after his sweet snack makes one wonder: Is chocolate truly poisonous to dogs?
Dogs and humans have similar tastes. But unlike humans, our ... | [
"chocolate is truly deadly to dogs",
"it's OK to give chocolate to a big dog",
"pets are usually ignored around confection-centered holidays",
"a healthy dog probably could survive a chocolate poisoning"
] |
What can we conclude from the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A couple of years ago, those who forecast that oil price would reach $ 100 a barrel were seen as doomsters. However, now some are predicting $ 200 a barrel.
Had economists been told that oil price would barely pause at $ 100 before reaching the recent peak of nearly $ 127, they would no doubt have forecast ter... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11622.txt | A couple of years ago, those who forecast that oil price would reach $ 100 a barrel were seen as doomsters. However, now some are predicting $ 200 a barrel.
Had economists been told that oil price would barely pause at $ 100 before reaching the recent peak of nearly $ 127, they would no doubt have forecast terrible eco... | [
"In USA, the demand for oil in 2010 will be very high.",
"In USA, the demand for oil in 2010 will be higher than it was in 2004.",
"In USA, the demand for oil in 2010 will be as high as it was in 2004.",
"In USA, the demand for oil in 2010 will be as low as it was in 2004."
] |
The passage mainly tells us _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Vancouver is located in the southwest corner of Canada in the province of British Columbia. Vancouver is the largest city in the province and the third largest in Canada. It covers an area of 113 sq km. It is surrounded by water on three sides and overlooked by the Coast Range. Its climate is one of the mildes... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17513.txt | Vancouver is located in the southwest corner of Canada in the province of British Columbia. Vancouver is the largest city in the province and the third largest in Canada. It covers an area of 113 sq km. It is surrounded by water on three sides and overlooked by the Coast Range. Its climate is one of the mildest in Cana... | [
"the Port of Vancouver, the largest one in Canada",
"how Vancouver got its name",
"Vancouver's history",
"a brief introduction of the city of Vancouver"
] |
Which of the following best completes the sentence 'Geez, if it could happen to him, ...' (Line 2, Para.8)? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you're a male and you're reading this, congratulations: you're a survivor. According to statistics, you are more than twice as likely to die of skin cancer as a woman, and nine times more likely to die of AIDS. Assuming you make it to the end of your natural term, about 78 years for men in Australia, you'll... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8509.txt | If you're a male and you're reading this, congratulations: you're a survivor. According to statistics, you are more than twice as likely to die of skin cancer as a woman, and nine times more likely to die of AIDS. Assuming you make it to the end of your natural term, about 78 years for men in Australia, you'll die on a... | [
"it could happen to me, too",
"I should avoid playing golf",
"I should consider myself lucky",
"it would be a big misfortune"
] |
Which of the following might serve as the best title of the whole passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Aggie Bonfire was a long-standing tradition at Texas A&M University as part of the college rivalry with the University of Texas at Austin. For 90 years, Texas A&M students--known as Aggies--built and burned a bonfire on campus each autumn. Known to the Aggie community simply as "Bonfire", the annual autumn... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3162.txt | Aggie Bonfire was a long-standing tradition at Texas A&M University as part of the college rivalry with the University of Texas at Austin. For 90 years, Texas A&M students--known as Aggies--built and burned a bonfire on campus each autumn. Known to the Aggie community simply as "Bonfire", the annual autumn event sy... | [
"From Aggie Bonfire to Student Bonfire.",
"A brief history of American Bonfire.",
"Why not join Bonfire?",
"Bonfire in Texas of the United States."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There's no pizza on Mars, but scientists have found a solution to this problem for hungry astronauts: a pizza printer! NASA, the American space agency, has developed a machine that "prints" food. They showed a model of the printer in Austin, Texas last month.
How does it work? Cartridges filled with powdered ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6492.txt | There's no pizza on Mars, but scientists have found a solution to this problem for hungry astronauts: a pizza printer! NASA, the American space agency, has developed a machine that "prints" food. They showed a model of the printer in Austin, Texas last month.
How does it work? Cartridges filled with powdered dough , c... | [
"Astronauts eat beef powder in outer space.",
"A model of the food printer was shown in New York last month.",
"Only astronauts and athletes can eat the food from the printer.",
"The printer can only be used in outer space."
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm Jenny. Nothing is cuter than my dog, Marley. He sleeps near my bed at night and gives me kisses every morning. He gets sad when I leave for school. But he's always there waiting when I get home., ready to go for a walk or play a game.
On a Christmas Eve , Marley walked with my family to a store. My mum tie... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7299.txt | I'm Jenny. Nothing is cuter than my dog, Marley. He sleeps near my bed at night and gives me kisses every morning. He gets sad when I leave for school. But he's always there waiting when I get home., ready to go for a walk or play a game.
On a Christmas Eve , Marley walked with my family to a store. My mum tied him up ... | [
"The woman is a very nice lady",
"Jenny's mum gave the woman $400.",
"The vet put the microchip in Marley years ago.",
"The man was very scared when selling Marley."
] |
Food waste is usually seen in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Food wasting is often seen in China. It's reported that food waste has produced 70% of the country's increasing rubbish. Especially in restaurants, plenty of food is wasted every day. Huge food waste is usually seen in wedding banquets , birthday banquets and business meals. However, when many people waste fo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3525.txt | Food wasting is often seen in China. It's reported that food waste has produced 70% of the country's increasing rubbish. Especially in restaurants, plenty of food is wasted every day. Huge food waste is usually seen in wedding banquets , birthday banquets and business meals. However, when many people waste food, there... | [
"wedding banquets",
"birthday banquets",
"business meals",
"All above"
] |
What type of energy travels through matter in wave form? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of energy travels through matter in wave form? | sound | science | null | null | null | light | vibrational | magnetic | sound | Sound is a form of energy that travels in waves through matter. The ability to sense sound energy and perceive sound is called hearing . The organ that we use to sense sound energy is the ear. Almost all the structures in the ear are needed for this purpose. Together, they gather sound waves, amplify the waves, and cha... | null | null | null |
According to the text which of the following statements is true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The British coloney of Bermude is a top summertime escape. Yet, even through October, Bermuda isn't ready to stop for the winter. During this month, world-class festivals on teh island keep things lively and the weather remains comfortable enough for Bermuda shorts and bathing suits.
In October, Bermuda hosts ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8691.txt | The British coloney of Bermude is a top summertime escape. Yet, even through October, Bermuda isn't ready to stop for the winter. During this month, world-class festivals on teh island keep things lively and the weather remains comfortable enough for Bermuda shorts and bathing suits.
In October, Bermuda hosts two major... | [
"In winter travelers can't swim in the sea.",
"Bermuda is an island controlled by the UK.",
"The two festivals fall on the same period of October.",
"Bermuda's two major festivals in October are mainly for the British."
] |
Doors Open Day may be on _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cultural events that take place in Edinburgh during August draw most people's attention, but plenty of other festivals can also entertain you throughout the rest of the year.
Ceilidh Culture Festival
Where: various places
When: Date late Mar/early Apr
Tel & website: 228 1155, www.ceilidhculrure.co.uk
Backed by... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9431.txt | Cultural events that take place in Edinburgh during August draw most people's attention, but plenty of other festivals can also entertain you throughout the rest of the year.
Ceilidh Culture Festival
Where: various places
When: Date late Mar/early Apr
Tel & website: 228 1155, www.ceilidhculrure.co.uk
Backed by the loca... | [
"a Monday in late September",
"a Saturday in late September",
"a Saturday in late November",
"a Monday in late November"
] |
How many pieces of advice does the passage give us? _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you think you're too shy and want to be a little brave, try the followings:
You can make it. Tell people you're shy. There's no need to hide it. When they get to know you're a shy kid, they'll understand you better. This also helps you feel more _ in talks.
Try to smile more. When you smile, people think yo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7823.txt | If you think you're too shy and want to be a little brave, try the followings:
You can make it. Tell people you're shy. There's no need to hide it. When they get to know you're a shy kid, they'll understand you better. This also helps you feel more _ in talks.
Try to smile more. When you smile, people think you are fri... | [
"Four",
"Five",
"Six",
"Seven"
] |
Which is not right according to the passages? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A primary school teacher asked her students to write a composition about what they would like God to do for them. At the end of the day, while marking the compositions, she read one that impressed her deeply. Her husband, who had just walked in, saw her crying and asked her, "What happened?"
She answered, "Rea... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1628.txt | A primary school teacher asked her students to write a composition about what they would like God to do for them. At the end of the day, while marking the compositions, she read one that impressed her deeply. Her husband, who had just walked in, saw her crying and asked her, "What happened?"
She answered, "Read this. I... | [
"TV can entertain them",
"TV can catch the attention of his family.",
"TV can give you answers when you ask question.",
"TV can receive special care from his family."
] |
What don't you eat every day? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you eat good food every day? It's important ! You need oranges and bananas, but you don't need ice cream. You need salad and broccoli, but you don't need French fries. Write a list of the food you eat. Is it good food? Do you eat right? (Like an egg. )Every day?
Question:
What don't you eat every day?
Cho... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle776.txt | Do you eat good food every day? It's important ! You need oranges and bananas, but you don't need ice cream. You need salad and broccoli, but you don't need French fries. Write a list of the food you eat. Is it good food? Do you eat right? (Like an egg. )Every day? | [
"oranges",
"bananas",
"French fries",
"salad"
] |
Why did Calvin Coolidge live at the Willard Hotel in those days? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A thief entered the bedroom of the 30th President of the United States, who met him and helped him escape punishment.
The event happened in the early morning hours in one of the first days when Calvin Coolidge came into power, late in August, 1923.He and his family were living in the same third-floor suite a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11120.txt | A thief entered the bedroom of the 30th President of the United States, who met him and helped him escape punishment.
The event happened in the early morning hours in one of the first days when Calvin Coolidge came into power, late in August, 1923.He and his family were living in the same third-floor suite at the Wil... | [
"Because the former President was still living in the White House.",
"Because the former First Lady hadn't left the White House.",
"Because the First Lady liked to live there.",
"Because he liked there."
] |
The woman goes over to _ after talking with Henry. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Henry is a naughty boy in Bayern, Germany. He has big eyes and a small mouth. One day, Henry is playing in front of a house. A woman comes up. She has small eyes. And she asks Henry, "Little boy, is your mother at home?"
"Yes, she is." answers the boy. And Henry goes on playing happily.
Then the woman goes ove... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5894.txt | Henry is a naughty boy in Bayern, Germany. He has big eyes and a small mouth. One day, Henry is playing in front of a house. A woman comes up. She has small eyes. And she asks Henry, "Little boy, is your mother at home?"
"Yes, she is." answers the boy. And Henry goes on playing happily.
Then the woman goes over to ring... | [
"knock at the door of the house",
"give a call to his mother",
"ring the bell of the house",
"ask his mother some questions"
] |
What's the writer's purpose of writing this text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Soccer has the FIFA World Cup. Tennis has the majors. Golf has the majors. Football has the Super Bowl. Basketball has the NBA. These major sports all have established leagues for professionals and amateurs, so why do they have a spot in the Olympics?
The Olympics isn't the most desirable title in these sports... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19312.txt | Soccer has the FIFA World Cup. Tennis has the majors. Golf has the majors. Football has the Super Bowl. Basketball has the NBA. These major sports all have established leagues for professionals and amateurs, so why do they have a spot in the Olympics?
The Olympics isn't the most desirable title in these sports. An Olym... | [
"To introduce the meaning of the Olympic Games.",
"To persuade readers to protect the \"smaller\" sports.",
"To show different sports events endangered of being cut.",
"To call for a spot in the Olympic Games for the \"smaller\" sports."
] |
The passage mainly tells us that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
April 22 is Earth Day. Everyone on Earth should care about and protect the earth!
The earth has warmed by about 1degF over the past 100 years, but why and how?
Well, scientists are not quite sure. Maybe the earth gets warmer and warmer on its own. But many scientists say that people are doing many things whi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1664.txt | April 22 is Earth Day. Everyone on Earth should care about and protect the earth!
The earth has warmed by about 1degF over the past 100 years, but why and how?
Well, scientists are not quite sure. Maybe the earth gets warmer and warmer on its own. But many scientists say that people are doing many things which makes ... | [
"there is more rain now",
"we should protect the earth",
"we must stop pollution",
"sea level is getting higher"
] |
What places are people most likely to go to in an educational tour? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There's no need to say it, but there are really more than a few benefits to educational tours. From the word itself, an educational tour is something done to gain knowledge while traveling and touring to some place. It creates opportunities for people to think out of the box and see things and places that aren... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9519.txt | There's no need to say it, but there are really more than a few benefits to educational tours. From the word itself, an educational tour is something done to gain knowledge while traveling and touring to some place. It creates opportunities for people to think out of the box and see things and places that aren't usuall... | [
"Schools and churches.",
"Government buildings.",
"Places of amusement.",
"Historical places and museums."
] |
What is the third male reprodutive structure after the penis and testes? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the third male reprodutive structure after the penis and testes? | epididymis | science | null | null | null | anus | clitoris | scrotum | epididymis | Male reproductive structures include the penis, testes, and epididymis. | null | null | null |
Which of the following best describes the author? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm a speed reader. Have been since I was a teen. Mother worked for the continuing education department of a university, and they were offering a class on speed reading and needed one more person to fill out the class. I became that one person.
The class met for only an hour or two for a few weeks, but when th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19097.txt | I'm a speed reader. Have been since I was a teen. Mother worked for the continuing education department of a university, and they were offering a class on speed reading and needed one more person to fill out the class. I became that one person.
The class met for only an hour or two for a few weeks, but when the goal of... | [
"Talented and productive.",
"Proud and hot-headed.",
"Careless and quick-tempered.",
"Truthful and humorous."
] |
At last the monkeys threw the caps on the ground because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long ago there was a man with the name Smith. He made a living by making caps. One day he went to sell his caps. He went through a forest. There were many monkeys in it. It was very hot. The man is very tired and wanted to have a rest. He came up to a large tree, put his caps on the ground, took one of them an... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2465.txt | Long ago there was a man with the name Smith. He made a living by making caps. One day he went to sell his caps. He went through a forest. There were many monkeys in it. It was very hot. The man is very tired and wanted to have a rest. He came up to a large tree, put his caps on the ground, took one of them and put it ... | [
"they took pity on him",
"the man had got angry",
"they didn't like the caps",
"they liked to do the same as the man did"
] |
Who was going to retire? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day,Jack's parents told him that his grandpa would retire after working for forty years.Jack said in surprise, "I'm only seven, so it means Grandpa has been... er ... A really long time!"
His parents said, "Yes. That's why we are going to have a surprising party for him. "
Jack loved his grandpa and wanted... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19548.txt | One day,Jack's parents told him that his grandpa would retire after working for forty years.Jack said in surprise, "I'm only seven, so it means Grandpa has been... er ... A really long time!"
His parents said, "Yes. That's why we are going to have a surprising party for him. "
Jack loved his grandpa and wanted to do so... | [
"Jack's grandma.",
"Jack's grandpa.",
"Jack's mother.",
"Jack's father."
] |
Most of the people failed to notice the gorilla in the video because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Five or six years ago, I attended a lecture on the science of attention. A professor who conducts research over in the medical school was talking about attention blindness, the basic feature of the human brain that, when we concentrate on one task, causes us to miss just about everything else. Because we can't... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18477.txt | Five or six years ago, I attended a lecture on the science of attention. A professor who conducts research over in the medical school was talking about attention blindness, the basic feature of the human brain that, when we concentrate on one task, causes us to miss just about everything else. Because we can't see what... | [
"they focused on the basketball tossing only",
"they were trapped by the basketball players",
"they did not know what they were supposed to do",
"they did not listen to the lecture carefully"
] |
Why did the writer think it was her sister who had taken her homework? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One Tuesday, we got up, had breakfast and got ready for school. We picked up our school bags and went to school. I opened my school bag to get my homework after I went into the classroom and sat down. My school homework needed to be handed in. But it was not there! I remembered I had put it in my school bag.
... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18444.txt | One Tuesday, we got up, had breakfast and got ready for school. We picked up our school bags and went to school. I opened my school bag to get my homework after I went into the classroom and sat down. My school homework needed to be handed in. But it was not there! I remembered I had put it in my school bag.
I thought... | [
"Because her sister had done that before.",
"Because her sister needed the homework.",
"Because her sister didn't get along well with her.",
"Because her sister was in the house while she was out."
] |
The researches made by the IOE indicate that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Research by the Institute of Education (IOE) in London found that men who went to single-sex schools were not only more likely to be separated from a partner or divorced, but also more likely to be depressed by middle age.
The chances of women having successful marriages were not affected by whether they were ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21890.txt | Research by the Institute of Education (IOE) in London found that men who went to single-sex schools were not only more likely to be separated from a partner or divorced, but also more likely to be depressed by middle age.
The chances of women having successful marriages were not affected by whether they were educated ... | [
"school model has little influence on women's marriage",
"education is the main cause of middle age depression",
"boys in single-sex schools are more likely not to get married",
"mixed schools arc ly better than single-sex schools"
] |
Those who are truly confident _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confident, it radiates from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet . Besides, those who are self-confident can in turninspire (encourage)confidence in others: their audience, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their frie... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2438.txt | Nothing succeeds like confidence. When you are truly confident, it radiates from you like sunlight, and attracts success to you like a magnet . Besides, those who are self-confident can in turninspire (encourage)confidence in others: their audience, their peers, their bosses, their customers, and their friends. And ... | [
"succeed without effort and hard work",
"encourage people around to become confident",
"appear more attractive and thus become successful",
"gain the confidence of others and feel successful"
] |
What does this passage mainly talk about? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Loch Ness, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, is twenty four miles long and, at one point, one mile wide. It has an average depth of four hundred and fifty feet and at times drops close to a thousand. It is cold and murky , with dangerous currents. In short, it is the perfect place to hide a mo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3077.txt | Loch Ness, the largest freshwater lake in the British Isles, is twenty four miles long and, at one point, one mile wide. It has an average depth of four hundred and fifty feet and at times drops close to a thousand. It is cold and murky , with dangerous currents. In short, it is the perfect place to hide a monster fro... | [
"The natural scenery of Loch Ness.",
"The Nessie.",
"Skeptics' opinions on Loch Ness Monster.",
"The Loch Ness Investigation Bureau's research results."
] |
Jack is going to _ by bus. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jack gets to the bus station very early. The bus for Beijing is leaving at twelve. He sees many people at the station. Some are waiting in line, and others are walking around. Jack looks around but there is no room for him to sit in. He walks into a restaurant. He looks up at the clock there. It's only 11:... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle558.txt | Jack gets to the bus station very early. The bus for Beijing is leaving at twelve. He sees many people at the station. Some are waiting in line, and others are walking around. Jack looks around but there is no room for him to sit in. He walks into a restaurant. He looks up at the clock there. It's only 11:30. Then ... | [
"London",
"Beijing",
"Paris",
"New York"
] |
What did the science professors learn after the experiment? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This was no ordinary class. The students who came together were all science or engineering professors at Cornell University. They had interrupted their research to accept an invitation to take part in an unusual experiment: "an interesting week of poetry." This class was part of a study to answer the questions... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7349.txt | This was no ordinary class. The students who came together were all science or engineering professors at Cornell University. They had interrupted their research to accept an invitation to take part in an unusual experiment: "an interesting week of poetry." This class was part of a study to answer the questions: Why is ... | [
"They should change the way they teach",
"A poem could be explained in clear definitions.",
"A poetry class could be more informative.",
"Their teaching was an enjoyable experience."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is an old story. One day, a man was not happy when his six-year-old daughter made a box with some paper. The family didn't have much money. So the father thought his daughter wasted the paper. The next day, the little girl gave the box to her father and said, "Dad, today is your birthday. This box is fo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3292.txt | This is an old story. One day, a man was not happy when his six-year-old daughter made a box with some paper. The family didn't have much money. So the father thought his daughter wasted the paper. The next day, the little girl gave the box to her father and said, "Dad, today is your birthday. This box is for you."
T... | [
"The family had lots of money.",
"The daughter wasted the paper.",
"The father didn't like his daughter.",
"The daughter loved her father."
] |
People drink diet soda to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Let's face it.No one drinks diet soda for the taste.People drink diet soda in the hope that it will help them lose weight or at least keep them from gaining it.Yet it seems to have exactly the opposite effect, according to a new study.
Researchers from the University of Texas said those who drank two or more d... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high224.txt | Let's face it.No one drinks diet soda for the taste.People drink diet soda in the hope that it will help them lose weight or at least keep them from gaining it.Yet it seems to have exactly the opposite effect, according to a new study.
Researchers from the University of Texas said those who drank two or more diet sodas... | [
"enjoy its taste",
"achieve weight loss",
"stay in fashion",
"gain more energy"
] |
The story happened _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man went to see a doctor."Open your mouth,"the doctor said.Then the man opened his mouth and the doctor looked in quickly.
"It's clear what's wrong with you.You need more exercise,"the doctor said.
"But,doctor,"the man said,"I don't think..."
"Don't tell me what you think,"the doctor said."I am the doctor,no... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5266.txt | A man went to see a doctor."Open your mouth,"the doctor said.Then the man opened his mouth and the doctor looked in quickly.
"It's clear what's wrong with you.You need more exercise,"the doctor said.
"But,doctor,"the man said,"I don't think..."
"Don't tell me what you think,"the doctor said."I am the doctor,not you.I k... | [
"near the post office",
"in the doctor's room",
"near the playground",
"in the man's office"
] |
How and why did the writer come to translate To the Lighthouse? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For years I have been asked by several people how and why I came to translate a novel by Virginia Woolf in 1945. I graduated from the University of Ankara in 1941 and my four teachers, including Orphan Burian, are members of the Translation Bureau who prepared a list of works to be translated into Turkish and ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11854.txt | For years I have been asked by several people how and why I came to translate a novel by Virginia Woolf in 1945. I graduated from the University of Ankara in 1941 and my four teachers, including Orphan Burian, are members of the Translation Bureau who prepared a list of works to be translated into Turkish and set thems... | [
"It was really a piece of good luck.",
"She was the only qualified person for it.",
"Virginia Woolf was very familiar to her.",
"She was a member of the Translation Bureau."
] |
Hannah wants to get the highest grade in the class on the upcoming math test. Because she is out sick the day of the test, she learns ahead of time the top scores she has to beat. She finds out that one student got a 95% on the exam. Another student only got 3 wrong out of 40. How many questions does she have to get ri... | One student got 37 questions right because 40 - 3 = <<40-3=37>>37
This student's proportion right is .925 because 37 / 40 = <<37/40=.925>>.925
This student got a 92.5% because .925 x 100 = <<.925*100=92.5>>92.5
The student got got a 95% got 38 right because 40 x .95 = <<40*.95=38>>38
Hannah must beat the student who go... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Hannah wants to get the highest grade in the class on the upcoming math test. Because she is out sick the day of the test, she learns ahead of time the top scores she has to beat. She finds out that one student got a 95% on the exam. Another student only got 3 wrong out of 40. How many questions does she have to get ri... | One student got 37 questions right because 40 - 3 = <<40-3=37>>37
This student's proportion right is .925 because 37 / 40 = <<37/40=.925>>.925
This student got a 92.5% because .925 x 100 = <<.925*100=92.5>>92.5
The student got got a 95% got 38 right because 40 x .95 = <<40*.95=38>>38
Hannah must beat the student who go... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What can be a suitable title for the passage ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ever wonder why sometimes a hug is all you need ? You can't explain it , but there's just something comforting about being in your wife's arms after a rough day or giving mom a hug after a long time apart .
A new study says the warm feeling in a hug is more than just skin deep . Researchers from the University... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11422.txt | Ever wonder why sometimes a hug is all you need ? You can't explain it , but there's just something comforting about being in your wife's arms after a rough day or giving mom a hug after a long time apart .
A new study says the warm feeling in a hug is more than just skin deep . Researchers from the University of Calif... | [
"When Do We Need A Hug ?",
"A New Anti-aging Product",
"Hugs Having Healing Power",
"How Can We Grow Muscles ?"
] |
What do we know about LCA from the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Developed and developing nations can learn from each other seeking a low-carbon economy. In terms of energy saving and green economy, China doesn't _ developed nations," said Zhou Changyi, director of the energy saving department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
"While we can learn many... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13110.txt | "Developed and developing nations can learn from each other seeking a low-carbon economy. In terms of energy saving and green economy, China doesn't _ developed nations," said Zhou Changyi, director of the energy saving department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
"While we can learn many aspects ... | [
"LCA is used to study the impact on a product.",
"LCA is one of the exhibitions at this year's fair.",
"LCA can help manufacturing industries decrease carbon release a lot.",
"LCA advises industrial customers to focus on the initial investment."
] |
Amanda received $50 as a gift. She plans to buy two cassette tapes that cost $9 each and a headphone set that costs $25. How much money will she have left? | Amanda spent 2 tapes * $9/tape + $25 = $<<2*9+25=43>>43.
Amanda has $50 - $43 = $<<50-43=7>>7 left.
#### 7 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Amanda received $50 as a gift. She plans to buy two cassette tapes that cost $9 each and a headphone set that costs $25. How much money will she have left? | Amanda spent 2 tapes * $9/tape + $25 = $<<2*9+25=43>>43.
Amanda has $50 - $43 = $<<50-43=7>>7 left.
#### 7 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Skeletal and muscular are examples of what type of system? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Skeletal and muscular are examples of what type of system? | organ system | science | null | null | null | shell system | internal system | interior system | organ system | Organs are organized into organ systems such as the skeletal and muscular systems. | null | null | null |
What's the main idea of the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More and more people are taking their iPads to bed with them to surf the web, check facebook or send e-mails before switching off the light. But researchers are warning that the blue light their screens give off can stop users getting a good night's sleep. That is because this type of light is similar to dayli... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9263.txt | More and more people are taking their iPads to bed with them to surf the web, check facebook or send e-mails before switching off the light. But researchers are warning that the blue light their screens give off can stop users getting a good night's sleep. That is because this type of light is similar to daylight, conv... | [
"Scientists are warning that blue light is bad for our health.",
"People should limit the use of electronic devices",
"Using iPads before bed can cause a poor night's sleep.",
"Looking at screens of iPads increase chances of sleeplessness."
] |
What might be the best title of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new study found that inner-city kids living in neighborhoods with more green space gained about 13% less weight over a two-year period than kids living among more concrete and fewer trees. Such findings tell a powerful story. The obesity epidemic began in the 1980s, and many people think it results from incr... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8171.txt | A new study found that inner-city kids living in neighborhoods with more green space gained about 13% less weight over a two-year period than kids living among more concrete and fewer trees. Such findings tell a powerful story. The obesity epidemic began in the 1980s, and many people think it results from increased por... | [
"The obesity epidemic",
"Slimmer in the grass",
"Causes of obesity",
"Prevention of obesity"
] |
What do we know from the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sharks have been swimming in the ocean for millions of years. They were on Earth even before dinosaurs! At the top of the world's ocean's food chain, sharks help keep the population of other ocean animals in balance. A large drop in the number of sharks can cause serious problems for all ocean animals. Saving ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7943.txt | Sharks have been swimming in the ocean for millions of years. They were on Earth even before dinosaurs! At the top of the world's ocean's food chain, sharks help keep the population of other ocean animals in balance. A large drop in the number of sharks can cause serious problems for all ocean animals. Saving sharks ma... | [
"There are 400 shark species in the United States.",
"It's illegal to eat shark fin soup in the United States.",
"Most sharks are not interested in a human for dinner.",
"Sharks are very particular about their habitats and food"
] |
Scientists are planning to make big monkeys to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can you make animals work for us? Some scientists think that one day we can teach animals to do a lot of things for people. In a film shown on TV, you may see elephants, monkeys, tigers or some other animals are always given a little food to eat after they have done something. Scientists say that people can te... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8024.txt | Can you make animals work for us? Some scientists think that one day we can teach animals to do a lot of things for people. In a film shown on TV, you may see elephants, monkeys, tigers or some other animals are always given a little food to eat after they have done something. Scientists say that people can teach many ... | [
"make trains",
"carry logs",
"drive trains",
"work at school"
] |
The Chinese word "Shanzhai" may have started with _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Chinese word "Shanzhai" means a small mountain village, but now it becomes an accepted name for fakes , after "Shanzhai Cell-phones" produced by small workshops in southern China became popular in the mainland market over the past two years.
Besides "Shanzhai" electronic products, there are "Shanzhai" mov... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3853.txt | The Chinese word "Shanzhai" means a small mountain village, but now it becomes an accepted name for fakes , after "Shanzhai Cell-phones" produced by small workshops in southern China became popular in the mainland market over the past two years.
Besides "Shanzhai" electronic products, there are "Shanzhai" movies, "Sha... | [
"Spring Festival Gala",
"electronic products",
"fake cell-phones",
"Olympic buildings"
] |
A spontaneous change process called neutrino oscillations can occur only if neutrinos have what property? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A spontaneous change process called neutrino oscillations can occur only if neutrinos have what property? | mass | science | null | null | null | color | velocity | temperature | mass | that the weak interaction could change quark flavor. It should also change neutrino flavor—that is, any type of neutrino could change spontaneously into any other, a process called neutrino oscillations. However, this can occur only if neutrinos have a mass. Why? Crudely, because if neutrinos are massless, they must tr... | null | null | null |
What's Emma's husband's attitude towards her hobby ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At any given time, hundreds of postcards are in transit across the world as strangers communicate through a movement called Post-crossing.
Emma Delaney says it's a sad day when there isn't a postcard in her mailbox. She doesn't have a bunch of friends travelling overseas at the moment ---- she's just really ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13595.txt | At any given time, hundreds of postcards are in transit across the world as strangers communicate through a movement called Post-crossing.
Emma Delaney says it's a sad day when there isn't a postcard in her mailbox. She doesn't have a bunch of friends travelling overseas at the moment ---- she's just really active in... | [
"Somewhat annoyed.",
"Totally unconcerned.",
"Deeply disapproving.",
"Strongly supportive."
] |
From the passage we can learn that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
News One: The first quantum communications satellite developed by China is expected to launch in July of this year. It means that a quantum communications network will be formed, and quantum communication between the satellite and the ground will be achieved for the first time anywhere in the world.
News Two... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7221.txt | News One: The first quantum communications satellite developed by China is expected to launch in July of this year. It means that a quantum communications network will be formed, and quantum communication between the satellite and the ground will be achieved for the first time anywhere in the world.
News Two: Shangha... | [
"there are fewer and fewer people interested in running",
"the economics of running develops fast, because of the growing number of runners",
"every one at Nanjing Agricultural University can enter the special sports course",
"the students having the special sports course will get higher marks if they study h... |
Schubert went into a restaurant because he thought | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Franz Schubert was a well-known musician in the world. But he lived a very hard life and often went hungry. One day, being very hungry, he went into a small restaurant in Vienna, hoping he might meet some friends there. He looked around and saw nobody he could borrow any money from. Then his eyes fell on a pap... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3201.txt | Franz Schubert was a well-known musician in the world. But he lived a very hard life and often went hungry. One day, being very hungry, he went into a small restaurant in Vienna, hoping he might meet some friends there. He looked around and saw nobody he could borrow any money from. Then his eyes fell on a paper on one... | [
"the owner might give him some food",
"he could eat the food without money",
"some friends of his might be there and lend him some money",
"he could write his famous berceuse there"
] |
All the following are necessary to be a Slow City EXCEPT _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The clock rules our lives. The more we try to save time, the less time we seem to have. In every area of our lives we are doing things faster. And many of us live in towns and cities which are getting noisier and more stressful as each day passes. But now a worldwide movement, whose aim is to slow life down, h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15479.txt | The clock rules our lives. The more we try to save time, the less time we seem to have. In every area of our lives we are doing things faster. And many of us live in towns and cities which are getting noisier and more stressful as each day passes. But now a worldwide movement, whose aim is to slow life down, has starte... | [
"reducing traffic and noise",
"increasing the number of green areas",
"building more department stores",
"promoting local businesses and traditions"
] |
Which of the following is ture ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Naturally, American schoolchildren love holidays. And they get a lot of them each year.
Besides having national holidays such as Thanksgiving and Presidents' Day off from school, students get longer breaks in the spring and during the summer holidays .In fact, kids in US only go to school for about 180 days a ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2987.txt | Naturally, American schoolchildren love holidays. And they get a lot of them each year.
Besides having national holidays such as Thanksgiving and Presidents' Day off from school, students get longer breaks in the spring and during the summer holidays .In fact, kids in US only go to school for about 180 days a year .To ... | [
"Both parents and students think school holidays are perfect.",
"Parents can take care of their young children during all the holidays.",
"Students enjoy taking part in different kinds of activities during holidays.",
"Students don't like to have school trips to foreign countries during holidays."
] |
What is the aim of the plan? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new plan for getting children to and from school is being started by a local government in Eastern England. This could end the worries of many parents fearful for their children's safety on the roads.
Until now the local government have only been prepared to provide bus services for children living more than... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high605.txt | A new plan for getting children to and from school is being started by a local government in Eastern England. This could end the worries of many parents fearful for their children's safety on the roads.
Until now the local government have only been prepared to provide bus services for children living more than three mi... | [
"To prevent the students' road accidents.",
"To relieve the traffic pressure.",
"To save time for the parents and students.",
"To help the parents save money."
] |
All of the solutions are mentioned except _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chinese people first encountered the term "empty nest"in a work of famous writer Bing Xin in 1980. In the past three decades, it has become a widespread social phenomenon. And with society and the economy developing at a faster pace, the condition of elderly couples has worsened.
Data shows that over half of t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22318.txt | Chinese people first encountered the term "empty nest"in a work of famous writer Bing Xin in 1980. In the past three decades, it has become a widespread social phenomenon. And with society and the economy developing at a faster pace, the condition of elderly couples has worsened.
Data shows that over half of the famili... | [
"Children regularly pay a visit to their parents.",
"The local communities take measures to help the old.",
"The elderly should try to obtain employment after retirement.",
"The old should no longer totally depend on their children emotionally."
] |
Cara's _ is yellow and Ben's _ is green. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
These are Cara and Ben. They are twins . They are twelve. This is their bedroom. It's a nice room. There are two beds in the room. The yellow bed is Cara's and that green one is Ben's. The twins have one desk and two chairs. The chairs look the same. Cara's sweater is on his bed. Ben's coat is on his chair. T... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7796.txt | These are Cara and Ben. They are twins . They are twelve. This is their bedroom. It's a nice room. There are two beds in the room. The yellow bed is Cara's and that green one is Ben's. The twins have one desk and two chairs. The chairs look the same. Cara's sweater is on his bed. Ben's coat is on his chair. Their cloc... | [
"chair; bed",
"sweater; sweater",
"bed; bed",
"bed; chair"
] |
The beautiful music from the CD made the author _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was 14, I decided to make some pocket money by mowing lawns in summer. I worked hard because that was my first part-time job. After working for one week, Mr Miller said that he had no money for me. Oh, dear! He wouldn't pay for my work! That surprised me greatly. I argued with him, and then I went bac... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1673.txt | When I was 14, I decided to make some pocket money by mowing lawns in summer. I worked hard because that was my first part-time job. After working for one week, Mr Miller said that he had no money for me. Oh, dear! He wouldn't pay for my work! That surprised me greatly. I argued with him, and then I went back home.
M... | [
"forget to go home",
"forget the money",
"forget the work",
"forget a ticket to a concert"
] |
What major pigment in the photosynthetic system is based on a complex molecule and gives plants their green color? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What major pigment in the photosynthetic system is based on a complex molecule and gives plants their green color? | chlorophyll | science | null | null | null | cadmium | chloroplasm | melanin | chlorophyll | membrane gradients was known, Mitchell proposed that energy captured through the absorption of light (by phototrophs) or the breakdown of molecules into more stable molecules (by various types of chemotrophs) relied on the same basic (homologous) mechanism, namely the generation of H+ gradients across membranes (the pl... | null | null | null |
Why did the businessman agree to give more money if he lost? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Two men were sitting together in a plane. They were on a long journey. One of the men was a businessman. The other was a farmer. They sat without talking for a while, then the farmer said,"Let's do something to pass the time."
"What do you want to do?" the businessman asked. "We can ask each other riddles." Th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12219.txt | Two men were sitting together in a plane. They were on a long journey. One of the men was a businessman. The other was a farmer. They sat without talking for a while, then the farmer said,"Let's do something to pass the time."
"What do you want to do?" the businessman asked. "We can ask each other riddles." The farmer ... | [
"He made much more money than the farmer.",
"He thought he knew more than the farmer.",
"He was interested in making riddles.",
"He was better at playing riddle games."
] |
67. What do we know about the writer's father according to this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jascha Richter once sang "don't need too much talking without saying anything" to reveal his lonely feeling in a crowd.
Dad always told me never to ever reveal my true opinions towards other people if such opinions are negative. He said this is the "Chu Shi Zhe Xue", the philosophy of dealing with social netwo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16060.txt | Jascha Richter once sang "don't need too much talking without saying anything" to reveal his lonely feeling in a crowd.
Dad always told me never to ever reveal my true opinions towards other people if such opinions are negative. He said this is the "Chu Shi Zhe Xue", the philosophy of dealing with social network.
It se... | [
"He is really a good philosopher.",
"He possibly gets on well with others.",
"He told the writer to reveal her true opinions.",
"The passage doesn't tell us at all."
] |
Which material should be used on a bicycle ramp to increase friction? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Which material should be used on a bicycle ramp to increase friction?
Choices:
A. shiny metal
B. rough paper
C. smooth wood
D. wet plastic | Correct answer: B | science | Mercury_SC_405796 | {
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"shiny metal",
"rough paper",
"smooth wood",
"wet plastic"
],
"label": [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
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} | B | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
You feel in Macao you are back in the old days because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Macao is only forty miles from Hong Kong and it is easy to reach. You can get there by sea. It is an interesting place and it has a long history. Macao is a part of China and most people living there are Chinese.
The first Europeans to go to Macao came from Portugal. More than four hundred years ago the Portug... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4968.txt | Macao is only forty miles from Hong Kong and it is easy to reach. You can get there by sea. It is an interesting place and it has a long history. Macao is a part of China and most people living there are Chinese.
The first Europeans to go to Macao came from Portugal. More than four hundred years ago the Portuguese went... | [
"some of the buildings are now in ruins",
"you can watch dog-racing or motor-racing",
"you go about and look at the old buildings and forts with pleasure",
"it' s a peaceful place."
] |
According to the passage, Pure Brightness Festival is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pure Brightness Festival, also known as Tomb-sweeping Day in China, falls on the 4thor 5thof April each year. It was started in the Han Dynasty. On this day, whole families, young and old, with flowers visit the graves of their ancestors to pay their respects. Following the custom, tomb sweepers clean and tidy... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2629.txt | Pure Brightness Festival, also known as Tomb-sweeping Day in China, falls on the 4thor 5thof April each year. It was started in the Han Dynasty. On this day, whole families, young and old, with flowers visit the graves of their ancestors to pay their respects. Following the custom, tomb sweepers clean and tidy the grav... | [
"a day full of sadness",
"Tree Planting Day",
"a combination of sadness and happiness",
"a time for people to have fun"
] |
What did the children in the intervention group do during each school day? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Children who spend more time outdoors may have a lower risk of becoming nearsighted, new research suggests.
In the study, researchers looked at about 1,900 schoolchildren. The scientists found that the kids who had been instructed to spend more time outdoors over three years were 23 percent less likely to deve... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19596.txt | Children who spend more time outdoors may have a lower risk of becoming nearsighted, new research suggests.
In the study, researchers looked at about 1,900 schoolchildren. The scientists found that the kids who had been instructed to spend more time outdoors over three years were 23 percent less likely to develop nears... | [
"Attend an extra class of outdoor activities.",
"Continue to do their usual activities.",
"Spend one hour in doing eye exercises.",
"Participate in outdoor activities with parents."
] |
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of computer newspapers? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sometime in the next century, the familiar early-newspaper on the front porch will disappear. And instead of reading your newspaper, it will read to you. You'll get up and turn on the computer newspaper just like switching on the TV An electronic voice will distribute stories about the latest events, guid... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6765.txt | Sometime in the next century, the familiar early-newspaper on the front porch will disappear. And instead of reading your newspaper, it will read to you. You'll get up and turn on the computer newspaper just like switching on the TV An electronic voice will distribute stories about the latest events, guided by a p... | [
"They are cheaper than traditional newspapers.",
"They are more convenient to read.",
"You can choose the kind of voice you want to hear.",
"You can easily save information for future use."
] |
Which disadvantage of extra academic work is NOT mentioned? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Asian parents are spending billions of dollars on private tutors for their children and the practice is growing despite doubts about its effectiveness, according to an Asian Development Bank study published Wednesday, AFP reported.
"Shadow education" is an expanding business not only in wealthy countries, bu... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9232.txt | Asian parents are spending billions of dollars on private tutors for their children and the practice is growing despite doubts about its effectiveness, according to an Asian Development Bank study published Wednesday, AFP reported.
"Shadow education" is an expanding business not only in wealthy countries, but also in... | [
"Causing social tensions.",
"Spending more extra money.",
"Lacking the chance to communicate with others.",
"Reducing the students' time for sports and other activities."
] |
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