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The man chose to buy the red and long fruit only because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long long ago a man went to India and he had never been there before. When he got there, he saw a lot of fruit, but much of it was expensive because they couldn't grow much because there was little water. Finally he saw a big basket of some very red and long fruit. And it was the cheapest in the shop.
So he we... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1733.txt | Long long ago a man went to India and he had never been there before. When he got there, he saw a lot of fruit, but much of it was expensive because they couldn't grow much because there was little water. Finally he saw a big basket of some very red and long fruit. And it was the cheapest in the shop.
So he went up and... | [
"he hadn't eaten it before",
"he was hungry",
"it was cheap",
"he hadn't seen it before"
] |
According to the passage, it is generally accepted that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Education is another area where the presence of arts and crafts is more than welcome. If children realize the importance of art and creativity from a young age, they can grow up to be more confident, more creative, and definitely more mature. Schools are the breeding grounds for future painters and movie maker... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8834.txt | Education is another area where the presence of arts and crafts is more than welcome. If children realize the importance of art and creativity from a young age, they can grow up to be more confident, more creative, and definitely more mature. Schools are the breeding grounds for future painters and movie makers, and th... | [
"art plays a very important role in education of children",
"children are expected to be blue-collar or white-collar workers",
"schools should encourage children to learn arts and crafts",
"children should be allowed to make choices for themselves"
] |
Which of the following words can't be used to describe Renee? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Renee had been married for a long, long time. Her favorite part of being married was the weekend, when she was with her two horses. On the weekend, Renee was at the stables from morning until dark. She fed, groomed, and rode her horses. She was an excellent rider. She would ride the horses bareback on Saturda... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4112.txt | Renee had been married for a long, long time. Her favorite part of being married was the weekend, when she was with her two horses. On the weekend, Renee was at the stables from morning until dark. She fed, groomed, and rode her horses. She was an excellent rider. She would ride the horses bareback on Saturday, and th... | [
"caring",
"money-saving",
"careful",
"mean"
] |
. David Beckham is _ years old. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nice to meet you. I'm David Beckham. I'm from England and I'm English. I'm twenty-nine years old. I like playing football and I can play football very well.
My name is Zhou Jielun. I'm from Taiwan, China. I'm thirty years old. I like singing.
My name is Liu Qian. I'm from Taiwan,China. I'm thirty-three years o... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1018.txt | Nice to meet you. I'm David Beckham. I'm from England and I'm English. I'm twenty-nine years old. I like playing football and I can play football very well.
My name is Zhou Jielun. I'm from Taiwan, China. I'm thirty years old. I like singing.
My name is Liu Qian. I'm from Taiwan,China. I'm thirty-three years old. I lik... | [
"twenty-nine",
"twenty-five",
"thirty-three",
"thirty"
] |
What can be the best title of this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Entering Space, astronauts can give us a fascinating account of a shuttle flight, describing the pressure of a countdown and launch, the complexities of living the days in the strange weightless environment, the challenges of working in space, the emotional effect of seeing earth from space, the drama of the m... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7911.txt | Entering Space, astronauts can give us a fascinating account of a shuttle flight, describing the pressure of a countdown and launch, the complexities of living the days in the strange weightless environment, the challenges of working in space, the emotional effect of seeing earth from space, the drama of the meteoric l... | [
"In the sky, you can't cry",
"In the sky, you can't burp",
"No Gravity, no tears",
"Better life with gravity"
] |
What can we learn about Annabel? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Linda, if beating yourself up were an Olympic sport, you'd win a gold medal!"
Annabel, my close friend, stunned(...)me with that frank observation after I told her how I had mishandled a situation with a student in a third-grade class where I was substituting . "I should never have let him go to the boy's roo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3028.txt | "Linda, if beating yourself up were an Olympic sport, you'd win a gold medal!"
Annabel, my close friend, stunned(...)me with that frank observation after I told her how I had mishandled a situation with a student in a third-grade class where I was substituting . "I should never have let him go to the boy's room without... | [
"She used to put herself down a lot.",
"She often goes to church.",
"She was in charge of a workshop.",
"She used to be too shy to talk to others."
] |
At first, Father's Day was fixed on June 19th because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The United States is one of the few countries in the world that has an official day on which fathers are honored by their children. On the third Sunday in June, fathers all across the United States are given presents, treated to dinner or otherwise made to feel special.
However, the idea for creating a day for... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2496.txt | The United States is one of the few countries in the world that has an official day on which fathers are honored by their children. On the third Sunday in June, fathers all across the United States are given presents, treated to dinner or otherwise made to feel special.
However, the idea for creating a day for children... | [
"Sonora honored her father on her father's birthday",
"Sonora's birthday was June 19",
"it was decided by the president at that time",
"her mother died on June 19"
] |
Why is it better to wear a white T-shirt than a dark blue T-shirt in the summer? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Why is it better to wear a white T-shirt than a dark blue T-shirt in the summer?
Choices:
A. Light-colored clothes let more air in.
B. Light-colored clothes prevent sweating.
C. Light-colored clothes are not as heavy as dark-colored clothes.
D. Light-colored clothes reflect more sunlight than dark-colored clothes. | Correct answer: D | science | MCAS_1999_4_2 | {
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"Light-colored clothes let more air in.",
"Light-colored clothes prevent sweating.",
"Light-colored clothes are not as heavy as dark-colored clothes.",
"Light-colored clothes reflect more sunlight than dark-colored clothes."
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"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
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The first version of the Cinderella story was written by _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many of you have heard a Cinderella story, but what you may not know is that there are over a hundred different ways to tell the Cinderella story. Each of these stories is written by a different author. The story of Cinderella has many different versions.
The version that most people know is the oldest one wri... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6663.txt | Many of you have heard a Cinderella story, but what you may not know is that there are over a hundred different ways to tell the Cinderella story. Each of these stories is written by a different author. The story of Cinderella has many different versions.
The version that most people know is the oldest one written in 1... | [
"Jacob Grimm",
"Charles Perrault",
"Wilhelm Grimm",
"Christian Andersen"
] |
The loss of oxygen to the heart muscle causes that part of the tissue to what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The loss of oxygen to the heart muscle causes that part of the tissue to what? | die | science | null | null | null | beat erratically | beat harder | thrive | die | The image below shows the way in which a blocked coronary artery can cause a heart attack. The loss of oxygen to the heart muscle cause that part of the tissue to die. Maybe one day, stem cell therapy will allow for the replacement of the dead cells with new cardiac muscle cells. | null | null | null |
The phrase "in terms of" in the last sentence can best be replaced by _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is difficult to imagine what life will be like without memory. The meanings of thousands of everyday perceptions(, ), the bases for the decisions we make, and the roots of our habits and skills are to be found in our past experiences, which are brought into the present by memory.
Memory can be defined as... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23531.txt | It is difficult to imagine what life will be like without memory. The meanings of thousands of everyday perceptions(, ), the bases for the decisions we make, and the roots of our habits and skills are to be found in our past experiences, which are brought into the present by memory.
Memory can be defined as the capa... | [
"in connection with",
"expressed by",
"consisting",
"by means of"
] |
Who was Jerry? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jerry Baldwin was 63 years old. He was manager of a pizza restaurant in America. He lived in an apartment about one mile north of the restaurant. He walked to and from the work. When it was rainy, he took the bus.
Jerry loved gangster movies. When a new one came out, he would go to the theatre and watch the n... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4472.txt | Jerry Baldwin was 63 years old. He was manager of a pizza restaurant in America. He lived in an apartment about one mile north of the restaurant. He walked to and from the work. When it was rainy, he took the bus.
Jerry loved gangster movies. When a new one came out, he would go to the theatre and watch the new movie ... | [
"He was manager of a video shop.",
"He was gangster film lover.",
"He was a gangster.",
"He was a director."
] |
Sarh's pencil case is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Good afternoon! My name is Sarah. I'm twelve. I'm a student. Nice to meet you!
Look at this. What's this in English? Oh, it's a pencil case . It's red. What's in it? Look! This is a ruler. It's green. This is an eraser. It's white. This is a pen. It's yellow. My pencil case is new and it is very nice. I like ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3769.txt | Good afternoon! My name is Sarah. I'm twelve. I'm a student. Nice to meet you!
Look at this. What's this in English? Oh, it's a pencil case . It's red. What's in it? Look! This is a ruler. It's green. This is an eraser. It's white. This is a pen. It's yellow. My pencil case is new and it is very nice. I like it very m... | [
"white",
"yellow",
"red",
"black"
] |
The writer's boyfriend laughed at her because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last year, my boyfriend suggested that I should run the London marathon, and I laughed. He laughed too, but he laughed too long and too loud. That made me think. I realized that he didn't believe that I could do it. That made me angry, and determined. Now he knows that I can!
Training wasn't easy, but I kept g... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16042.txt | Last year, my boyfriend suggested that I should run the London marathon, and I laughed. He laughed too, but he laughed too long and too loud. That made me think. I realized that he didn't believe that I could do it. That made me angry, and determined. Now he knows that I can!
Training wasn't easy, but I kept going. I d... | [
"he thought she could run the marathon",
"he didn't think she could run the marathon",
"he wanted her to run the marathon",
"she wanted to run the marathon"
] |
Bae Seul-Ki _ in the MV of the song according to the passage. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"I planted a seed. Finally grow fruits. Today is a great day. Pick off the star for you. Pick off the moon for you. Let it rise for you every day. Become candles burning myself. Just light you up, hey!... You are my little little apple. How much I love you, still no enough."
This words are from the popular son... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4558.txt | "I planted a seed. Finally grow fruits. Today is a great day. Pick off the star for you. Pick off the moon for you. Let it rise for you every day. Become candles burning myself. Just light you up, hey!... You are my little little apple. How much I love you, still no enough."
This words are from the popular song You Are... | [
"sang",
"danced",
"cried",
"laughed"
] |
What does Mila Vulchanova mainly stress? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How many hours does it take to be fluent in English?
There are plenty of people in the UK for whom even basic English is a problem. According to the survey, 726,000 people in England and Wales said they could not speak English well, and another 138,000 said they did not speak it at all.
Ling, 40,who arrived fi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12382.txt | How many hours does it take to be fluent in English?
There are plenty of people in the UK for whom even basic English is a problem. According to the survey, 726,000 people in England and Wales said they could not speak English well, and another 138,000 said they did not speak it at all.
Ling, 40,who arrived five years ... | [
"The necessity of working hard at English.",
"The function of the sensitive period.",
"The advantages of children's learning English.",
"The importance of starting learning English early."
] |
Why do many overseas Chinese make their kids learn the Chinese language? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many overseas Chinese make their kids learn the Chinese language because they don't want them to lose their mother language.
In the city of Portland in the USA, there is a weekend Chinese school in a church. In the school, there are Chinese kids and American kids. They study Chinese on Saturdays and Sundays. T... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2324.txt | Many overseas Chinese make their kids learn the Chinese language because they don't want them to lose their mother language.
In the city of Portland in the USA, there is a weekend Chinese school in a church. In the school, there are Chinese kids and American kids. They study Chinese on Saturdays and Sundays. Teachers a... | [
"Because they want them to speak Chinese.",
"Because they don't want them to lose their mother language.",
"Because they live in China.",
"Because they can't speak English."
] |
In this passage, health includes all of the following EXCEPT _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Almost every day, we discuss the topic of health, especially for kids. But what is health? "Health" means eating well, getting enough exercise, and having a healthy weight. Let's read the following rules. They can help you stay healthy.
1 Eat _ foods, especially fruit and vegetables. We all know that eating fr... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10439.txt | Almost every day, we discuss the topic of health, especially for kids. But what is health? "Health" means eating well, getting enough exercise, and having a healthy weight. Let's read the following rules. They can help you stay healthy.
1 Eat _ foods, especially fruit and vegetables. We all know that eating fruit and v... | [
"eating well",
"wearing comfortably",
"having a healthy weight",
"doing more exercise"
] |
If an Englishman has much money, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
British society is considered to be divided into three main groups of classes--the Upper Class, the Middle Class, and the Lower or Working Class. This is known as the Class system and it is important to know something about it if you want to understand British people and society. Most British people grow up wi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19287.txt | British society is considered to be divided into three main groups of classes--the Upper Class, the Middle Class, and the Lower or Working Class. This is known as the Class system and it is important to know something about it if you want to understand British people and society. Most British people grow up with a deep... | [
"he belongs to the middle class",
"he must be a member of the upper class",
"he is not likely to be from the upper class",
"he may buy an upper class title with the money"
] |
What does this passage mainly about? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions and to communicate with other people. We can learn about what a person is thinking by watching his or her body language. Words are important, but the way a person stands, folds his or her arms, or moves his or her hands can also give us i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7753.txt | We use both words and body language to express our thoughts and opinions and to communicate with other people. We can learn about what a person is thinking by watching his or her body language. Words are important, but the way a person stands, folds his or her arms, or moves his or her hands can also give us informatio... | [
"all the gestures in the world",
"the same body language in the world",
"gestures in the western countries",
"using proper gesture to express yourself"
] |
The author thinks music _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a music teacher for twenty-seven years, I have always known that music touches the soul. It can break through all kinds of barriers to reach students in a very special way. It can be the means for each child to find their light.
A few years ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to teach pre-school studen... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1137.txt | As a music teacher for twenty-seven years, I have always known that music touches the soul. It can break through all kinds of barriers to reach students in a very special way. It can be the means for each child to find their light.
A few years ago, I was blessed with the opportunity to teach pre-school students one af... | [
"can make children calm down",
"Can connect heart to heart",
"Is difficult for pre-school students",
"Is a good means to find a job"
] |
Why did Geena David like to wear sunglasses? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Geena David knew she wanted to be a movie star when she was very young. She was not sure what gave her the idea, but she wanted to look like a movie star. "I have a lot of pictures from my childhood of me wearing sunglasses," she says. "I used to wear them to watch TV."
Early movie actors started wearing sungl... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8621.txt | Geena David knew she wanted to be a movie star when she was very young. She was not sure what gave her the idea, but she wanted to look like a movie star. "I have a lot of pictures from my childhood of me wearing sunglasses," she says. "I used to wear them to watch TV."
Early movie actors started wearing sunglasses not... | [
"She wanted to follow a movie star.",
"She was a movie star.",
"Wearing sunglasses was good to her eyes.",
"It was good to wear sunglasses when watching TV."
] |
What surprised the author was that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Excuse me," said a young man , standing shyly at the open church door. " I'm here to pick up an Easter basket for my daughter. Am I in the right place ?" " Well, we have baskets, but they're not Easter baskets for kids; they're food baskets,"I explained.
That morning I arrived at St. Michael's Church in Car... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22665.txt | "Excuse me," said a young man , standing shyly at the open church door. " I'm here to pick up an Easter basket for my daughter. Am I in the right place ?" " Well, we have baskets, but they're not Easter baskets for kids; they're food baskets,"I explained.
That morning I arrived at St. Michael's Church in Carmichael, ... | [
"there was an Easter basket in the food basket",
"someone knew what the youngt man needed",
"one of the baskets was filled with more bread than others",
"he found that the young man's name was on the basktet."
] |
How much will you be charged if your family (a couple and two children) goes on a special-Sunday-ticket trip? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The local bus network gives access to most of the attractions of Nottinghamshire,making it easy for you to enjoy all that the county has to offer.
Why not let Nottinghamshire's buses provide you with a cheep,convenient and safe way of enjoying a day out. they even take away the worry of stopping for lunch,... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22937.txt | The local bus network gives access to most of the attractions of Nottinghamshire,making it easy for you to enjoy all that the county has to offer.
Why not let Nottinghamshire's buses provide you with a cheep,convenient and safe way of enjoying a day out. they even take away the worry of stopping for lunch, having a... | [
"PS15.00",
"PS12.50",
"PS9.00",
"PS5.00"
] |
What does the writer mainly tell us? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A towering South American plant that is believed to kill animals with its spikes and use their rotting bodies as fertilizer is about to bloom in England. A rare Puya chilensis was planted at a greenhouse in Surrey, a county in the southeast of England about 15 years ago. However, despite its frightening desc... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5431.txt | A towering South American plant that is believed to kill animals with its spikes and use their rotting bodies as fertilizer is about to bloom in England. A rare Puya chilensis was planted at a greenhouse in Surrey, a county in the southeast of England about 15 years ago. However, despite its frightening description, ... | [
"A new plant is discovered in Chile.",
"How a rare plant is fed in England.",
"A rare plant is going to bloom in England.",
"How a plant traps animals in South America."
] |
The best title for the passage can be _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Darling Kelli,
I'm so sorry I will not get to see you grow up as I so want to. Please don't blame people or the world for this. A lot of life is simply luck and mine is running out.
I wish I had the words to make you feel better. I wish you didn't have to see me in pain as you often do now. I wish so many thi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7498.txt | Darling Kelli,
I'm so sorry I will not get to see you grow up as I so want to. Please don't blame people or the world for this. A lot of life is simply luck and mine is running out.
I wish I had the words to make you feel better. I wish you didn't have to see me in pain as you often do now. I wish so many things were ... | [
"Enjoy Your Life",
"Keep Healthy",
"Take Good Care of Your Mom",
"Learn to love your family"
] |
It can be inferred that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tayka Hotel de Sal
Where:Tahua, Bolivia
How much:about $95 a night
Why it's cool:You've stayed at hotels made of brick or wood, but salt? That's something few can claim. Tayka Hotel de Sal is made totally of salt--including the beds (though you'll sleep on regular mattresses and blankets). The hotel sits on th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13204.txt | Tayka Hotel de Sal
Where:Tahua, Bolivia
How much:about $95 a night
Why it's cool:You've stayed at hotels made of brick or wood, but salt? That's something few can claim. Tayka Hotel de Sal is made totally of salt--including the beds (though you'll sleep on regular mattresses and blankets). The hotel sits on the Salar d... | [
"it is the same man who designed the four hotels",
"Green Magic Nature Resort is the dearest in India",
"the building of Dog Bark Park Inn B&B is like a dog",
"Gamirasu Cave Hotel is the oldest among the four ones"
] |
Which would be the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most of us seem to reach our peak of alertness around noon. Soon after that, alertness declines, and sleepiness may set in by mid-afternoon.
Your short-term memory is best during the morning--in fact, about 15 percent more efficient than at any other time of day. So, students, take notice: when you are faced... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2252.txt | Most of us seem to reach our peak of alertness around noon. Soon after that, alertness declines, and sleepiness may set in by mid-afternoon.
Your short-term memory is best during the morning--in fact, about 15 percent more efficient than at any other time of day. So, students, take notice: when you are faced with a m... | [
"What's Your Best Time of the Day for Different Tasks",
"How to Live a Healthier and Happier Life",
"How to Study Efficiently",
"How to Keep Your Best State of Learning"
] |
Those who are not sure about their Duty Free allowances _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Passport Control
If you are arriving at London Heathrow Airport and are not transferring to another flight outside Britain or Northern Ireland,you must pass through Passport Control and Customs immediately after leaving your plane. If you are not British or a citizen of the European Community,you must fill o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16711.txt | Passport Control
If you are arriving at London Heathrow Airport and are not transferring to another flight outside Britain or Northern Ireland,you must pass through Passport Control and Customs immediately after leaving your plane. If you are not British or a citizen of the European Community,you must fill out a spec... | [
"can do as those who have nothing to declare",
"need to go through the Green Channel",
"will be asked to open the luggage for inspection",
"can check the information in the Baggage Reclaim Area"
] |
If a solid object is taken from Earth far into space, which of the following measurements of the object will change most? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | If a solid object is taken from Earth far into space, which of the following measurements of the object will change most?
Choices:
A. density
B. mass
C. volume
D. weight | Correct answer: D | science | MCAS_2009_8_1 | {
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The main idea of the passage is that Alzheimer's disease _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Alzheimer's disease is a major national health problem. Nearly 2 million Americans over the age of 65 have Alzheimer's disease. It is a leading cause of death among the elderly. But Alzheimer's disease is not confined to the aged. There may be a million or more people under the age of 65 suffering from the d... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1482.txt | Alzheimer's disease is a major national health problem. Nearly 2 million Americans over the age of 65 have Alzheimer's disease. It is a leading cause of death among the elderly. But Alzheimer's disease is not confined to the aged. There may be a million or more people under the age of 65 suffering from the disease.
A... | [
"is a terrible part of the aging process",
"is an organic disease that affects young and old",
"can be cured by physical treatment",
"causes forgetfulness"
] |
According to the passage, computer viruses seem to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On October 12, 1987, some Chinese scientists were working at the computers to look for information they needed. Suddenly they saw a lot of very bright spots( )crossing the computers' screens. At the same time the computers were working much slower. To find out what was happening they stopped their work to chec... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5291.txt | On October 12, 1987, some Chinese scientists were working at the computers to look for information they needed. Suddenly they saw a lot of very bright spots( )crossing the computers' screens. At the same time the computers were working much slower. To find out what was happening they stopped their work to check some pa... | [
"have been in nature for years",
"be difficult to get rid of at present",
"exist in any computers",
"be able to be got rid of in the near future"
] |
The young officer wanted to telephone his mother to tell her _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A very new, young officer was at a station. He was on his way to visit his mother in another town, and he wanted to telephone her to tell her the time of this train , so that she could meet him at the station in her car.He look in all his pockets, but found that he did not have the right money for the telephon... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7268.txt | A very new, young officer was at a station. He was on his way to visit his mother in another town, and he wanted to telephone her to tell her the time of this train , so that she could meet him at the station in her car.He look in all his pockets, but found that he did not have the right money for the telephone, so he ... | [
"that he was going to visit her",
"where his train would leave for",
"what time his train would arrive at the station",
"that he was then at the station"
] |
The purpose of the author in writing this article is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
According to a recent survey, Canadian parents realize their role as protectors and providers to raise their children both emotionally and physically. That's not very different from the way our parents saw themselves. But with more two-career families and busy schedules, one thing parents today recognize more ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15349.txt | According to a recent survey, Canadian parents realize their role as protectors and providers to raise their children both emotionally and physically. That's not very different from the way our parents saw themselves. But with more two-career families and busy schedules, one thing parents today recognize more than ever... | [
"to persuade and advise",
"to argue and instruct",
"to amuse and interest",
"to explain and comment"
] |
Which of the following is famous all over the world? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Let's pretend we're sailing down the Rhine River on a pleasure boat. The Rhine is one of the main waterways of Germany, and the river traffic is heavy. It's interesting to watch the many boats going up and down the river. But the river traffic is not nearly so interesting as the beautiful scenery along the ban... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15741.txt | Let's pretend we're sailing down the Rhine River on a pleasure boat. The Rhine is one of the main waterways of Germany, and the river traffic is heavy. It's interesting to watch the many boats going up and down the river. But the river traffic is not nearly so interesting as the beautiful scenery along the banks and hi... | [
"The Rhine River.",
"The River Traffic.",
"Wine from the Rhine Valley.",
"The Lorelei."
] |
This passage is intended _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The English language was first introduced to the Americas by British colonization, beginning in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia. Similarly, the language spread to numerous other parts of the world as a result of British trade and colonization elsewhere and the spread of the former British Empire, which, by 1921, h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9295.txt | The English language was first introduced to the Americas by British colonization, beginning in 1607 in Jamestown, Virginia. Similarly, the language spread to numerous other parts of the world as a result of British trade and colonization elsewhere and the spread of the former British Empire, which, by 1921, held sway ... | [
"to persuade us to speak perfectly good English in the future.",
"to draw people's attention to the extinction of different English dialects.",
"to give the readers some useful information on variation of the English language.",
"to do a research on how the English language has influenced the world."
] |
Leadville got its name for the following reasons EXCEPT _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Among the more color1ful characters of Leadville's golden age were H.A.W.Tabor and his second wife, Elizabeth McCourt, better known as "Baby Doe". Their history is fast becoming one of the legends of the Old West. Horace Austin Warner Tabor was a school teacher in Vermont. With his first wife and two children ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17737.txt | Among the more color1ful characters of Leadville's golden age were H.A.W.Tabor and his second wife, Elizabeth McCourt, better known as "Baby Doe". Their history is fast becoming one of the legends of the Old West. Horace Austin Warner Tabor was a school teacher in Vermont. With his first wife and two children he left V... | [
"because Tabor became its leading citizen",
"because great deposits of lead is expected to be found there",
"because it could bring good fortune to Tabor",
"because it was renamed"
] |
Tina hardly tells her secrets to her friends. She probably goes to sleep _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone has got two personalities -the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control your behavior, but when you're asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, people f... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle106.txt | Everyone has got two personalities -the one that is shown to the world and the other that is secret and real. You don't show your secret personality when you're awake because you can control your behavior, but when you're asleep, your sleeping position shows the real you. In a normal night, of course, people frequently... | [
"on curled up",
"on her stomach",
"on her back",
"on her side"
] |
According to the passage, the concept of "opportunity cost" is applied to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
However wealthy we may be, we can never find enough hours in the day to do everything we want. Economics deals with this problem through the concept of opportunity cost, which simply refers to whether someone's time or money could be better spent on something else.
Every hour of our time has a value. For every... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6828.txt | However wealthy we may be, we can never find enough hours in the day to do everything we want. Economics deals with this problem through the concept of opportunity cost, which simply refers to whether someone's time or money could be better spent on something else.
Every hour of our time has a value. For every hour we ... | [
"making more money",
"taking more opportunities",
"reducing missed opportunities",
"weighing the choice of opportunities"
] |
What is David Chadwell's attitude toward separating elementary-age boys and girls while learning? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At a primary school in a small town in the east of South Carolina, second-grade teachers Garneau and Lynne are convinced that separating elementary-age boys and girls produces immediate academic improvement in both genders .
David Chadwell, South Carolina's expert of single gender education says, "Boys and gir... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7459.txt | At a primary school in a small town in the east of South Carolina, second-grade teachers Garneau and Lynne are convinced that separating elementary-age boys and girls produces immediate academic improvement in both genders .
David Chadwell, South Carolina's expert of single gender education says, "Boys and girls learn,... | [
"Supportive",
"Worried",
"Concerned",
"Uninterested"
] |
What would happen if stress were got rid of completely? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While I will explain a bit about the science of stress and relaxation a little later simple way to think about it is that our body 's stress response works like a car alarm. Keep us safe by warning us of the presence of danger in our immediate environment.
But instead of warning us with a loud and annoying sou... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12842.txt | While I will explain a bit about the science of stress and relaxation a little later simple way to think about it is that our body 's stress response works like a car alarm. Keep us safe by warning us of the presence of danger in our immediate environment.
But instead of warning us with a loud and annoying sound,our bo... | [
"We'11 be free of worries.",
"We'11 achieve a sense of safety.",
"We'11 reach a perfect state of mind.",
"We'11 fail to realize the possible danger."
] |
If you want your children to enjoy themselves you'd better choose _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many families find that when it comes to a Caribbean getaway, they prefer bigger hotels. If you're considering an Aruba vacation, there are plenty of resorts that will suit your every need.
Aruba Marriott Resort and Casino
This resort is on Aruba's famous palm Beach, and has the largest rooms of all Aruba hot... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11846.txt | Many families find that when it comes to a Caribbean getaway, they prefer bigger hotels. If you're considering an Aruba vacation, there are plenty of resorts that will suit your every need.
Aruba Marriott Resort and Casino
This resort is on Aruba's famous palm Beach, and has the largest rooms of all Aruba hotels. A re... | [
"Aruba Marriott Resort",
"Occidental Grand Aruba",
"Hyatt Regency Aruba Resort",
"Renaissance Aruba Ocean Suites"
] |
What do you think is the tone of the story? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was the small hours of the morning when we reached London Airport. I had cabled London from Amsterdam, and there was a hired car to meet, but there was one more unfortunate happening before I reached my flat. In all my travels I have never, but for that once, been required by the British customs to open a s... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18022.txt | It was the small hours of the morning when we reached London Airport. I had cabled London from Amsterdam, and there was a hired car to meet, but there was one more unfortunate happening before I reached my flat. In all my travels I have never, but for that once, been required by the British customs to open a single bag... | [
"Humorous.",
"Indifferent.(uncaring)",
"Serious.",
"Matter-of-fact."
] |
Land plants are classified into two major groups according to the absence or presence of what tissue? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Land plants are classified into two major groups according to the absence or presence of what tissue? | vascular | science | null | null | null | bacterial | disease | root | vascular | The Major Divisions of Land Plants Land plants are classified into two major groups according to the absence or presence of vascular tissue, as detailed in Figure 14.8. Plants that lack vascular tissue formed of specialized cells for the transport of water and nutrients are referred to as nonvascular plants. The bryoph... | null | null | null |
The main point of the passage is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Back in old times, people had little knowledge about the universe and nature. Things we now consider to be common sense were mysteries to our ancestors.
Over the years, major breakthroughs have been made in science and many phenomena have been explained. But still, there are always questions we can't yet answe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4912.txt | Back in old times, people had little knowledge about the universe and nature. Things we now consider to be common sense were mysteries to our ancestors.
Over the years, major breakthroughs have been made in science and many phenomena have been explained. But still, there are always questions we can't yet answer, and Th... | [
"to inform people of the knowledge about the universe and nature",
"to introduce major breakthroughs that have been made in science",
"to present some questions we can't yet answer",
"to explain what were once mysteries to our ancestors"
] |
In Hawaii, they normally get an average of 2 inches of rain a day. With 100 days left in the year, they've gotten 430 inches of rain. How many inches on average do they need to finish the year with the normal average? | They need 730 inches of rain a year to average 2 inches a day because 365 x 2 = 730
They need 300 more inches because 730 - 430 = <<730-430=300>>300
They need 3 inches a day because 300 / 100 = <<300/100=3>>3
#### 3 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | In Hawaii, they normally get an average of 2 inches of rain a day. With 100 days left in the year, they've gotten 430 inches of rain. How many inches on average do they need to finish the year with the normal average? | They need 730 inches of rain a year to average 2 inches a day because 365 x 2 = 730
They need 300 more inches because 730 - 430 = <<730-430=300>>300
They need 3 inches a day because 300 / 100 = <<300/100=3>>3
#### 3 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Connie redeemed all her arcade tickets today. She spent half of them on a stuffed koala bear. She spent 10 tickets on a pair of earbuds. She spent another 15 tickets on glow bracelets. How many tickets did Connie redeem today? | Connie spent 10 tickets on earbuds + 15 tickets on glow bracelets = <<10+15=25>>25 tickets.
Since Connie spends half of her tickets on a stuffed koala bear, that means the 25 tickets she spent on earbuds and glow bracelets is the other half, so she spent 25 tickets on the stuffed koala bear.
In all, Connie spent 25 tic... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Connie redeemed all her arcade tickets today. She spent half of them on a stuffed koala bear. She spent 10 tickets on a pair of earbuds. She spent another 15 tickets on glow bracelets. How many tickets did Connie redeem today? | Connie spent 10 tickets on earbuds + 15 tickets on glow bracelets = <<10+15=25>>25 tickets.
Since Connie spends half of her tickets on a stuffed koala bear, that means the 25 tickets she spent on earbuds and glow bracelets is the other half, so she spent 25 tickets on the stuffed koala bear.
In all, Connie spent 25 tic... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Luisa drives 10 miles to the grocery store, 6 miles to the mall, 5 miles to the pet store, then 9 miles back home. One gallon of gas can be used to drive 15 miles. If one gallon of gas costs $3.50, what is the total cost of the gas for Luisa’s entire trip? | Luisa drives a total of 10 + 6 + 5 + 9 = <<10+6+5+9=30>>30 miles
Luisa uses 30 / 15 = <<30/15=2>>2 gallons of gas for her trip
The total cost of the gas for Luisa’s trip is 2 * $3.50 = $<<2*3.5=7>>7
#### 7 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Luisa drives 10 miles to the grocery store, 6 miles to the mall, 5 miles to the pet store, then 9 miles back home. One gallon of gas can be used to drive 15 miles. If one gallon of gas costs $3.50, what is the total cost of the gas for Luisa’s entire trip? | Luisa drives a total of 10 + 6 + 5 + 9 = <<10+6+5+9=30>>30 miles
Luisa uses 30 / 15 = <<30/15=2>>2 gallons of gas for her trip
The total cost of the gas for Luisa’s trip is 2 * $3.50 = $<<2*3.5=7>>7
#### 7 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
For the labour-importing countries,the flow of labour may lead to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last year more than one million Filipinos worked abroad as servants,nurses,sailors and in other difficult but low-paid jobs.Southeast Asians leave their poorer countries for their richer neighbours.
Many of these wage-earners return in the end.In the meantime,they send home huge amounts of money--in the Philip... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8279.txt | Last year more than one million Filipinos worked abroad as servants,nurses,sailors and in other difficult but low-paid jobs.Southeast Asians leave their poorer countries for their richer neighbours.
Many of these wage-earners return in the end.In the meantime,they send home huge amounts of money--in the Philippines' ca... | [
"higher birth rates",
"lower crime rates",
"greater money inflows",
"stronger job competition"
] |
What is formed when an enzyme binds its substrate? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is formed when an enzyme binds its substrate? | enzyme - substrate complex | science | null | null | null | lock and key model | vessel - substrate complex | nucleus - substrate complex | enzyme - substrate complex | View an animation (http://openstaxcollege. org/l/hexokinase2) of induced fit. When an enzyme binds its substrate, an enzyme-substrate complex is formed. This complex lowers the activation energy of the reaction and promotes its rapid progression in one of multiple possible ways. On a basic level, enzymes promote chemic... | null | null | null |
There are 20 students in the orchestra and twice that number in the band. There are 12 boys and 16 girls in the choir. If each student only participates in one group, how many students, in total, are there in the orchestra, the band, and the choir? | There are 20 x 2 = <<20*2=40>>40 students in the band.
There are 12 + 16 = <<12+16=28>>28 students in the choir.
In total there are 20 + 40 + 28 = <<20+40+28=88>>88 students.
#### 88 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are 20 students in the orchestra and twice that number in the band. There are 12 boys and 16 girls in the choir. If each student only participates in one group, how many students, in total, are there in the orchestra, the band, and the choir? | There are 20 x 2 = <<20*2=40>>40 students in the band.
There are 12 + 16 = <<12+16=28>>28 students in the choir.
In total there are 20 + 40 + 28 = <<20+40+28=88>>88 students.
#### 88 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What can we learn about free - form gestures? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As more people use smart phones to pay bills and store personal information, strict password security has become more important than ever. A new study shows that free - form gestures - sweeping fingers in shapes across the screen of a smart phone--can be used to unlock phones. These gestures are less likely to... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9861.txt | As more people use smart phones to pay bills and store personal information, strict password security has become more important than ever. A new study shows that free - form gestures - sweeping fingers in shapes across the screen of a smart phone--can be used to unlock phones. These gestures are less likely to be obser... | [
"They are improving mobile security in a way.",
"Users will have to make use of simple gestures.",
"They will never be copied by others.",
"Users must move their fingers in fixed shapes."
] |
The best title for the passage might be _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Norah has a cottage on a cliff above a big bay. In winter it could be very nasty because of strong winds and sea _ In fact, when a gale was blowing, Norah and her husband got used to sleeping in a small room downstairs, because their bedroom upstairs, which faced the gales, had a very big window, and they we... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14081.txt | Norah has a cottage on a cliff above a big bay. In winter it could be very nasty because of strong winds and sea _ In fact, when a gale was blowing, Norah and her husband got used to sleeping in a small room downstairs, because their bedroom upstairs, which faced the gales, had a very big window, and they were afraid... | [
"A Good Place of Enjoying the Sea",
"A Warm-hearted Couple",
"A Clever Way of Escaping",
"A Visit to Norah"
] |
The last sentence of the passage implies that pepperoni and cheese _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Children in the United States eat too much pizza that some researchers now argue the food should join the ranks of sugary drinks and fast food for the harm they do to health.
In a new study, the researchers found that pizza is a large source of calories, saturated fat and salt in children's diets.Children shou... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11166.txt | Children in the United States eat too much pizza that some researchers now argue the food should join the ranks of sugary drinks and fast food for the harm they do to health.
In a new study, the researchers found that pizza is a large source of calories, saturated fat and salt in children's diets.Children should not ea... | [
"are necessary ingredients of pizza",
"are not the only healthy ingredients of pizza",
"should all be replaced with healthier ingredient.",
"should be reduced by adding healthier ingredients."
] |
According to the professor, many people's attitude towards American colleges is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a professor I have grown accustomed to the opinion regarding American education. We are repeatedly told that American schools are failing, that colleges are not teaching, and that the students of today are not as good as the students of the past.
There are, of course, problems with the education system. Bec... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6390.txt | As a professor I have grown accustomed to the opinion regarding American education. We are repeatedly told that American schools are failing, that colleges are not teaching, and that the students of today are not as good as the students of the past.
There are, of course, problems with the education system. Because of e... | [
"negative",
"positive",
"approving",
"indifferent"
] |
The best title of the passage is " _ ". | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mrs Brown has a big garden and she likes growing vegetables very much. There are many kinds of vegetables in Mrs Brown's garden. She looks after them and the vegetables look very nice.
The vegetables grow well and Mrs Brown wants to make dinner with them one day. Today, it is sunny. Mrs Brown's son, four-ye... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7805.txt | Mrs Brown has a big garden and she likes growing vegetables very much. There are many kinds of vegetables in Mrs Brown's garden. She looks after them and the vegetables look very nice.
The vegetables grow well and Mrs Brown wants to make dinner with them one day. Today, it is sunny. Mrs Brown's son, four-year-old Jo... | [
"A good boy",
"Nice vegetables",
"The neighbor's ducks",
"Enjoy your vegetables."
] |
Which of the following is NOT true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Don't be afraid! We are not encouraging people to steal. It's one of the most popular topics currently talked about by people in cities, together with, "How many vegetables did you steal today?"or, "It's harvest time for your peaches," and, "I bought you a new car today."
Listening to a conversation like this,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8454.txt | Don't be afraid! We are not encouraging people to steal. It's one of the most popular topics currently talked about by people in cities, together with, "How many vegetables did you steal today?"or, "It's harvest time for your peaches," and, "I bought you a new car today."
Listening to a conversation like this, you do n... | [
"Millions of people in China are spending lots of time on SNS.",
"People steal vegetables on SNS for living.",
"Lots of people play games on SNS to escape from reality.",
"White-collar workers can have the real farmers' life."
] |
It can be inferred that_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Men weigh up potential partners almost instantaneously based on their appearance because their "ancient" genetic preference for attractive mates leads them to, experts claim.
According to research, a woman with an attractive face is taken by men to be fertile and able to continue the family line, appealing... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18642.txt | Men weigh up potential partners almost instantaneously based on their appearance because their "ancient" genetic preference for attractive mates leads them to, experts claim.
According to research, a woman with an attractive face is taken by men to be fertile and able to continue the family line, appealing to the m... | [
"to find a best mate takes a man more time",
"to find a best mate takes a woman more time",
"to find a best mate isn't important for a man",
"to find a best mate isn't important for a woman"
] |
In mammals, the cells on the exterior form the trophectoderm, which goes on to form what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In mammals, the cells on the exterior form the trophectoderm, which goes on to form what? | extraembryonic tissues | science | null | null | null | cardiac tissues | protoplanetary tissues | aeroponics tissues | extraembryonic tissues | organism’s life cycle is as subject to the effects of evolutionary pressures as any other (although it is easy to concentrate our attentions on adult forms and behaviors). The study of these processes, known as embryology, is beyond our scope here, but we can outline a few common themes. If fertilized eggs develop outs... | null | null | null |
Where is Wu Huan? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here are my three photos.
This is my friend,Wu Huan.She is a good girl.She is 11 years old.She is in Chongqing with her family.She likes vegetables and chicken.She doesn't like ice cream or strawberries.
This is me.My name is Chen Ming. I am 12 years old.I am a middle school student in Suzhou.I like eating fru... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2401.txt | Here are my three photos.
This is my friend,Wu Huan.She is a good girl.She is 11 years old.She is in Chongqing with her family.She likes vegetables and chicken.She doesn't like ice cream or strawberries.
This is me.My name is Chen Ming. I am 12 years old.I am a middle school student in Suzhou.I like eating fruit and ve... | [
"In Chongqing",
"In Suzhou",
"In Hangzhou",
"In Wuhan"
] |
Farmers who grow grapes with natural and organic methods _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Growers around the world are using new methods to grow grapes to make wine. They use natural and organic methods to control harmful insects and weeds instead of using chemicals. Now, a winery in Canada has adopted a natural way to control its grapevines .The Featherstone Winery is in southern Ontario. The gra... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5007.txt | Growers around the world are using new methods to grow grapes to make wine. They use natural and organic methods to control harmful insects and weeds instead of using chemicals. Now, a winery in Canada has adopted a natural way to control its grapevines .The Featherstone Winery is in southern Ontario. The grapevines, ... | [
"don't cut grapevines every year",
"don't use chemicals to control harmful insects and weeds",
"don't need to control harmful insects and weeds",
"don't use organic fertilizer"
] |
What force causes waves to topple over and break on the shore? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What force causes waves to topple over and break on the shore? | friction | science | null | null | null | vibration | momentum | tension | friction | Waves topple over and break on the shore because of friction with the bottom in shallow water. | null | null | null |
The author wrote this passage in order to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On the first day of the New Year 2013, I made up my mind to go to Thailand to teach English as a volunteer. Fresh out of college with the world at my fingertips, all I cared about was travelling and seeing the world. Little did I know how awesome my life would be in the coming months!
My journey began with the... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13443.txt | On the first day of the New Year 2013, I made up my mind to go to Thailand to teach English as a volunteer. Fresh out of college with the world at my fingertips, all I cared about was travelling and seeing the world. Little did I know how awesome my life would be in the coming months!
My journey began with the attendan... | [
"encourage more people to travel in Thailand",
"give some advice to future volunteers",
"show the readers how to become a volunteer",
"tell us his voluntary experience in Thailand"
] |
From the article we understand _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New York City consists of five parts: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. The population is about 7.5 million and there are 1.5 million in Manhattan alone.
Manhattan, the center of the city, is on the island between the Hudson River and the East River. Most of the famous buildings such as... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high284.txt | New York City consists of five parts: Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx and Staten Island. The population is about 7.5 million and there are 1.5 million in Manhattan alone.
Manhattan, the center of the city, is on the island between the Hudson River and the East River. Most of the famous buildings such as the Empi... | [
"Staten Island and Brooklyn are separated by the sea",
"Staten Island and Brooklyn are one landmass",
"Manhattan and Queens are one landmass",
"Brooklyn and Queens are separated by the sea"
] |
Constriction and dilation allow the circulatory system to change the amount of blood flowing to which body parts? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Constriction and dilation allow the circulatory system to change the amount of blood flowing to which body parts? | organs | science | null | null | null | muscles | arteries | tissues | organs | Constriction and dilation allow the circulatory system to change the amount of blood flowing to different organs. For example, during a fight-or-flight response, dilation and constriction of blood vessels allow more blood to flow to skeletal muscles and less to flow to digestive organs. Dilation of blood vessels in the... | null | null | null |
Who will most probably read the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
These are some signs that you can see on the roads of Great Britain.
Number one is a sign with the number thirty on it. When drivers see this sign they must not go at more than thirty miles an hour. We see this sign when we get to parts of the country where there are many houses and other buildings, for exampl... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11918.txt | These are some signs that you can see on the roads of Great Britain.
Number one is a sign with the number thirty on it. When drivers see this sign they must not go at more than thirty miles an hour. We see this sign when we get to parts of the country where there are many houses and other buildings, for example, when w... | [
"People who drive badly.",
"People who are learning to drive.",
"People who drive well.",
"People who drive carelessly."
] |
Every year the number of the students who die or are injured because of alcohol in the USA adds up to about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The legal age for drinking alcohol in the Unite States is twenty-one. Underage drinking is a crime but also a common part of college social life. This week in our Foreign Student Series, we look at alcohol rules at American colleges and universities. These rules differ from school to school, but many schools h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12481.txt | The legal age for drinking alcohol in the Unite States is twenty-one. Underage drinking is a crime but also a common part of college social life. This week in our Foreign Student Series, we look at alcohol rules at American colleges and universities. These rules differ from school to school, but many schools have been ... | [
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"1300,000"
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A boy has 12 oranges. He gives one-third of this number to his brother, one-fourth of the remainder to his friend and keeps the rest for himself. How many does his friend get? | He gives a third of 12 oranges to his brother which is 12*(1/3) = <<12*(1/3)=4>>4 oranges
He has 12-4 = <<12-4=8>>8 oranges left
He gives a fourth of 8 oranges to his friend which is 8*(1/4) = <<8*(1/4)=2>>2 oranges
#### 2 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A boy has 12 oranges. He gives one-third of this number to his brother, one-fourth of the remainder to his friend and keeps the rest for himself. How many does his friend get? | He gives a third of 12 oranges to his brother which is 12*(1/3) = <<12*(1/3)=4>>4 oranges
He has 12-4 = <<12-4=8>>8 oranges left
He gives a fourth of 8 oranges to his friend which is 8*(1/4) = <<8*(1/4)=2>>2 oranges
#### 2 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What's the best title of the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new U.S.government report says more than two million Americans fall ill each year with drug--resistant bacterial infections ,and 23,000 of them are dying as a result.The head of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention[CDC]said that the number probably will grow.Officials warn that steps ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13544.txt | A new U.S.government report says more than two million Americans fall ill each year with drug--resistant bacterial infections ,and 23,000 of them are dying as a result.The head of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention[CDC]said that the number probably will grow.Officials warn that steps must be t... | [
"Drug Resistance Developing Quickly in the US",
"Drug--Resistant Bacterial Infections Growing in the US",
"Actions for Preserving Anti-Bacterial Medications in the US",
"Preventions of Drug-resistant Bacterial Infections in the US"
] |
Some kids need help from teachers to make friends because _ * | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Feeling left out?
A reader wrote in to say that she was feeling lonely at break because her best friend wasn't around.Here's our advice to her--and to all kids who feel lonely sometimes.
It's hard when a best friend isn't around--maybe because she moved to a different school or a different class.You may feel l... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle184.txt | Feeling left out?
A reader wrote in to say that she was feeling lonely at break because her best friend wasn't around.Here's our advice to her--and to all kids who feel lonely sometimes.
It's hard when a best friend isn't around--maybe because she moved to a different school or a different class.You may feel lonely at ... | [
"they miss their old friends a lot",
"they have no time to stay with others",
"teachers know who wants a new friend",
"they are shy or not good at making friends"
] |
Unlike plants, animal species rely almost exclusively on what type of reproduction? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Unlike plants, animal species rely almost exclusively on what type of reproduction? | sexual reproduction | science | null | null | null | regeneration | pollination | multiplication | sexual reproduction | Introduction Plants have evolved different reproductive strategies for the continuation of their species. Some plants reproduce sexually, and others asexually, in contrast to animal species, which rely almost exclusively on sexual reproduction. Plant sexual reproduction usually depends on pollinating agents, while asex... | null | null | null |
Why do you think the tomato must be lattened in the hand first? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Celebrations and traditions hold a special place in a country. It is a time when the families come together and celebrate a holiday,for a particular purpose. Besides (he national festivals and celebrations,many places enjoy some whacky celebrations.
Henley-on-Todd Regatta
If you want something quieter, trip ov... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19378.txt | Celebrations and traditions hold a special place in a country. It is a time when the families come together and celebrate a holiday,for a particular purpose. Besides (he national festivals and celebrations,many places enjoy some whacky celebrations.
Henley-on-Todd Regatta
If you want something quieter, trip over to Ali... | [
"To make it easy to throw.",
"To make it tastier.",
"To give it to elderly grandmothers.",
"To avoid hurting people."
] |
What is regulated by the reticular formation? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is regulated by the reticular formation? | wakefulness | science | null | null | null | anxiousness | awkwardness | sleepiness | wakefulness | Wakefulness is regulated by the reticular formation, which is present in the. | null | null | null |
Weight refers to what force acting on a mass? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Weight refers to what force acting on a mass? | gravitational | science | null | null | null | solar | electronic | magnetic | gravitational | The terms mass and weight, while often used interchangeably, are technically different terms. Mass is the quantity of inertia possessed by an object. Weight refers to the gravitational force acting on a mass, as measured on a scale. On the surface of the earth, the numerical values of mass and the corresponding force o... | null | null | null |
When cardiac muscle contracts, the heart does what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | When cardiac muscle contracts, the heart does what? | pumps blood | science | null | null | null | heart murmur | cardiac arrest | irregular heartbeat | pumps blood | Cardiac muscle is found only in the walls of the heart. It is striated, or striped, because its muscle fibers are arranged in bundles. Contractions of cardiac muscle are involuntary. This means that they are not under conscious control. When cardiac muscle contracts, the heart beats and pumps blood. | null | null | null |
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A small group of people around the world have started implanting microchips to link the body and the computer.
Mr. Donelson and three friends, who had driven 100 miles from their homes in Loockport, New York, to have the implants put in by Dr. Jesse Villemaire, whom they had persuaded to do the work, are part... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14616.txt | A small group of people around the world have started implanting microchips to link the body and the computer.
Mr. Donelson and three friends, who had driven 100 miles from their homes in Loockport, New York, to have the implants put in by Dr. Jesse Villemaire, whom they had persuaded to do the work, are part of a sma... | [
"High Tech, Under the Skin",
"A Needle, So Magic",
"Donelson, a Powerful Man",
"Data-input Jacks, Inside the Body"
] |
What term is used to refer to the external female reproductive structures collectively? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What term is used to refer to the external female reproductive structures collectively? | vulva | science | null | null | null | uterus | cervix | vagina | vulva | External Female Genitals The external female reproductive structures are referred to collectively as the vulva (Figure 27.10). The mons pubis is a pad of fat that is located at the anterior, over the pubic bone. After puberty, it becomes covered in pubic hair. The labia majora (labia = “lips”; majora = “larger”) are fo... | null | null | null |
When did Halley's comet come close to the sun and the earth last time? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you look at the sky one night and see something moving and shining that you have never seen before, it might be a comet .
A comet sometimes looks like a star. Like a planet, a comet has no light of its own. It shines from the sunlight it reflects . Like the earth a comet goes around the sun, but on a much... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7884.txt | If you look at the sky one night and see something moving and shining that you have never seen before, it might be a comet .
A comet sometimes looks like a star. Like a planet, a comet has no light of its own. It shines from the sunlight it reflects . Like the earth a comet goes around the sun, but on a much longer p... | [
"In 1656.",
"In 1742.",
"In 1986.",
"In 1996."
] |
According to the passage, obesity is directly linked to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Children who eat less salt and drink fewer sugar-sweetened soft drinks may significantly lower their risks of obesity," researchers recently reported in the journal Hypertension.
"Sugar-sweetened soft drinks are a significant source of calorie intake in children," said Feng J. He, a researcher at St George's ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7288.txt | "Children who eat less salt and drink fewer sugar-sweetened soft drinks may significantly lower their risks of obesity," researchers recently reported in the journal Hypertension.
"Sugar-sweetened soft drinks are a significant source of calorie intake in children," said Feng J. He, a researcher at St George's Universit... | [
"high-salt foods",
"sugar-sweetened soft drinks",
"high blood pressure",
"strokes and heart attacks"
] |
A driver travels 30 miles per hour for 3 hours and 25 miles per hour for 4 hours to deliver goods to a town every day from Monday to Saturday. How many miles does the driver travel in a week? | The driver travels (3 hours * 30 mph) + (25 mph * 4 hours) = <<(3*30)+(25*4)=190>>190 miles per day
From Monday to Saturday he travels in total 190 miles/day * 6 days = <<190*6=1140>>1,140 miles in a week
#### 1140 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A driver travels 30 miles per hour for 3 hours and 25 miles per hour for 4 hours to deliver goods to a town every day from Monday to Saturday. How many miles does the driver travel in a week? | The driver travels (3 hours * 30 mph) + (25 mph * 4 hours) = <<(3*30)+(25*4)=190>>190 miles per day
From Monday to Saturday he travels in total 190 miles/day * 6 days = <<190*6=1140>>1,140 miles in a week
#### 1140 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What will they eat tomorrow? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tom:Good evening, Mum.
Mum:Good evening, Tom.
Tom:Do we eat chicken for dinner, Mum?
Mum:No, we eat fish and carrots, dear.
Tom:Mum, I don't like carrots. I like chicken.
Mum:But we need more vegetables, not only meat . It's not healthy to eat chicken every day.
Tom:OK. But dad likes chicken, too.
Mum:Well, l... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4412.txt | Tom:Good evening, Mum.
Mum:Good evening, Tom.
Tom:Do we eat chicken for dinner, Mum?
Mum:No, we eat fish and carrots, dear.
Tom:Mum, I don't like carrots. I like chicken.
Mum:But we need more vegetables, not only meat . It's not healthy to eat chicken every day.
Tom:OK. But dad likes chicken, too.
Mum:Well, let's eat ... | [
"Fish and carrots.",
"Chicken and fish.",
"Chicken and carrots.",
"Tomatoes and chicken."
] |
Which of the following statements might Robert Eres disagree with? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you have an emotional brain or a rational one? Researchers at Australia's Monash University have found actual difference in the brains of people who respond emotionally to others' feelings compared with those who respond more rationally.
A study published in the journal NeuroImage has looked at whether pe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13602.txt | Do you have an emotional brain or a rational one? Researchers at Australia's Monash University have found actual difference in the brains of people who respond emotionally to others' feelings compared with those who respond more rationally.
A study published in the journal NeuroImage has looked at whether people who ... | [
"People use empathy when they are or aren't aware of it.",
"People tend to use empathy to build relationships or understand others.",
"People with higher affective empathy feel heart-broken when watching sad movies.",
"People who are more rational have been found to have more gray matter in their brains."
] |
With Lego in the room, the author probably feels _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When asked what they want for a gift, most teens would say a CD player, or maybe an iPod, but I want Lego. I received my first set for my fifth birthday, a tiny pizzeria with an umbrella and a delivery truck. Since then my collection has expanded rapidly and I have built skyscrapers, constructed spaceships and... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17149.txt | When asked what they want for a gift, most teens would say a CD player, or maybe an iPod, but I want Lego. I received my first set for my fifth birthday, a tiny pizzeria with an umbrella and a delivery truck. Since then my collection has expanded rapidly and I have built skyscrapers, constructed spaceships and designed... | [
"regretful",
"shameful",
"childlike",
"proud"
] |
What did the author decide to do with the room at last? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I decided a few months ago that l was going to treat myself to a 4-day getaway from Los Angeles and visit Chicago. I turned in some long-saved frequent flier miles for the airplane ticket, but had to shell out cash I really couldn't afford for the hotel. I found a travel website where a discounted promotional... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13306.txt | I decided a few months ago that l was going to treat myself to a 4-day getaway from Los Angeles and visit Chicago. I turned in some long-saved frequent flier miles for the airplane ticket, but had to shell out cash I really couldn't afford for the hotel. I found a travel website where a discounted promotional 3-night ... | [
"Sell it online.",
"Let it go to waste.",
"Use it to help strangers in need.",
"Offer it to one of his friends."
] |
Why does the writer introduce so many animals from different places to us? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Visiting the forest zoo
Come and see the Indian elephants and the new tigers from Northeast of China. The beautiful birds from England are ready to sing songs for you, and the monkeys from Mount Emei will be happy to talk to you. The lovely dogs from Australia want to laugh at you. Sichuan pandas will play bal... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3859.txt | Visiting the forest zoo
Come and see the Indian elephants and the new tigers from Northeast of China. The beautiful birds from England are ready to sing songs for you, and the monkeys from Mount Emei will be happy to talk to you. The lovely dogs from Australia want to laugh at you. Sichuan pandas will play balls for yo... | [
"To frighten us in the zoo.",
"To make us lovely in the zoo.",
"To attract us to the zoo.",
"To show animals can do everything."
] |
Simon and Peter have a big stamp collection. Simon collects red stamps and Peter collects white stamps. Simon has 30 red stamps and Peter has 80 white stamps. If the red stamps are then sold for 50 cents each and the white stamps are sold for 20 cents each, what is the difference in the amount of money they make in dol... | Red stamps are 50 cents each and for 30 stamps, Simon would get 50 * 30 = <<50*30=1500>>1500 cents
White stamps are 20 cents each and for 80 stamps, Peter would get 20 * 80 = <<20*80=1600>>1600 cents
The difference in cents is 1600 - 1500 = <<1600-1500=100>>100 cents
One dollar equals 100 cents, so the difference in do... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Simon and Peter have a big stamp collection. Simon collects red stamps and Peter collects white stamps. Simon has 30 red stamps and Peter has 80 white stamps. If the red stamps are then sold for 50 cents each and the white stamps are sold for 20 cents each, what is the difference in the amount of money they make in dol... | Red stamps are 50 cents each and for 30 stamps, Simon would get 50 * 30 = <<50*30=1500>>1500 cents
White stamps are 20 cents each and for 80 stamps, Peter would get 20 * 80 = <<20*80=1600>>1600 cents
The difference in cents is 1600 - 1500 = <<1600-1500=100>>100 cents
One dollar equals 100 cents, so the difference in do... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Somatosensation refers to what of the five senses? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Somatosensation refers to what of the five senses? | touch | science | null | null | null | sight | balance | thought | touch | 36.2 | Somatosensation By the end of this section, you will be able to: • Describe four important mechanoreceptors in human skin • Describe the topographical distribution of somatosensory receptors between glabrous and hairy skin • Explain why the perception of pain is subjective Somatosensation is a mixed sensory cate... | null | null | null |
How is the university students' English in Japan? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Japanese people work very hard at studying English. They start studying English at the age of 12. Most young Japanese people spend a lot of time and work hard at studying English, but Japanese people are not good at English. Here are the reasons:
There are few people from English-speaking countries in Japan. T... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1808.txt | Japanese people work very hard at studying English. They start studying English at the age of 12. Most young Japanese people spend a lot of time and work hard at studying English, but Japanese people are not good at English. Here are the reasons:
There are few people from English-speaking countries in Japan. They don't... | [
"Very good",
"Worse than before",
"Very bad",
"As good as before"
] |
What do you know about the product? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
INTEX Giant Dolphin Inflatable Swimming Pool Ride-On Raft
Price:$88
*Great design is as impressive as it is comfortable !
*Handles are great for maintain control
*Dimensions:79" x 30"
Product Description
Great for pools and the beach, the INTEX Dolphin Ride - On Raft is sure to catch some eyes! This impressive... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11013.txt | INTEX Giant Dolphin Inflatable Swimming Pool Ride-On Raft
Price:$88
*Great design is as impressive as it is comfortable !
*Handles are great for maintain control
*Dimensions:79" x 30"
Product Description
Great for pools and the beach, the INTEX Dolphin Ride - On Raft is sure to catch some eyes! This impressive raft fea... | [
"It is hard for children to control.",
"It can be used only for adults.",
"It is easily broken by rocks and small branches.",
"It is soft, comfortable and inflatable."
] |
What's more important for senior school students? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Swimming and English Learning
Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I'm afraid you'll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It's the same with the English study. We must... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle850.txt | Swimming and English Learning
Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I'm afraid you'll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It's the same with the English study. We must practice... | [
"listening",
"speaking",
"reading and writing",
"learning"
] |
After they got to the bottom of the ocean , _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The journey two naval officers made some time ago to the very deepest point on the earth makes us realize how much of the world still remains to be explored.The two men went down 7 miles to the bottoms of the Pacific Ocean inside a small steel ball called a "bathyscaphe" to find out if there are any ocean curr... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21278.txt | The journey two naval officers made some time ago to the very deepest point on the earth makes us realize how much of the world still remains to be explored.The two men went down 7 miles to the bottoms of the Pacific Ocean inside a small steel ball called a "bathyscaphe" to find out if there are any ocean currents or s... | [
"they could get in touch with the mother ship seven miles away",
"they were cut off from the outside world",
"one of the outer windows broke Ks5u",
"they found the water boil"
] |
To study smarter,you'd better _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tests can be stressful even for the most prepared students,and,unfortunately,test anxiety can actually have a negative impact on your performance.(Just having that knowledge adds to the stress,doesn't it?)Well,the following tips can help you get through your next test with much greater ease--and likely more su... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9254.txt | Tests can be stressful even for the most prepared students,and,unfortunately,test anxiety can actually have a negative impact on your performance.(Just having that knowledge adds to the stress,doesn't it?)Well,the following tips can help you get through your next test with much greater ease--and likely more success!
Ge... | [
"finish the most important things first",
"stay up to prepare for the coming exams",
"try to be perfect in every part of your study",
"divide your available time equally among all work"
] |
A student has a pink eraser on her desk. Which property shows that the eraser is a solid? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | A student has a pink eraser on her desk. Which property shows that the eraser is a solid?
Choices:
A. Its color stays the same when it is broken in half.
B. Its temperature goes up when it is rubbed on paper.
C. Its shape is definite when it is placed in a new spot.
D. Its size changes when it is used to remove pencil... | Correct answer: C | science | Mercury_SC_414079 | {
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"Its color stays the same when it is broken in half.",
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"Its shape is definite when it is placed in a new spot.",
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On Friday morning students don't have _ lesson. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Rockfield High Sch ool
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:10 English Eng lish Math Spanish Biology
9:00 Math Math Self-study Math Self-study
10:00 Biology Biology Spanish Art Math
10:40 Self-study Art P.E. Biology English
12:20 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2830.txt | Rockfield High Sch ool
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:10 English Eng lish Math Spanish Biology
9:00 Math Math Self-study Math Self-study
10:00 Biology Biology Spanish Art Math
10:40 Self-study Art P.E. Biology English
12:20 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
1:10 ... | [
"biology",
"Spanish",
"math",
"English"
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What carries warm or cold water throughout the world’s oceans? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What carries warm or cold water throughout the world’s oceans? | ocean currents | science | null | null | null | earth rotation | gravity | pipes | ocean currents | Ocean currents carry warm or cold water throughout the world’s oceans. They help to even out the temperatures in the oceans. This also affects the temperature of the atmosphere and the climate around the world. Currents that are near shore have a direct impact on climate. They may make the climate much colder or warmer... | null | null | null |
The story of the Dutch old man at the beginning of the passage serves as _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently a friend of mine wrote to me about her experience in Holland:
A very old man asked me to come to his apartment, and he would donate a bike to the project. I went over to get it, and it was half a bike, which was locked to a pole and had obviously been there for years. The temperature was well below z... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20964.txt | Recently a friend of mine wrote to me about her experience in Holland:
A very old man asked me to come to his apartment, and he would donate a bike to the project. I went over to get it, and it was half a bike, which was locked to a pole and had obviously been there for years. The temperature was well below zero. It b... | [
"an example of the lonely people",
"an important reminder of her friend",
"an introduction to Dutch social problems",
"an example of Dutch suspicion of strangers"
] |
What is part of long johns in the US? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Your mom tells you to put on your hat and gloves. But as the cold winter season gets closer, it's so cold that even mom's advice does not work.
That means it's time to put on your qiuku! This is a kind of "thermal underwear " or long underpants that keep people warm in the coldest months of the year.
In Wester... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7829.txt | Your mom tells you to put on your hat and gloves. But as the cold winter season gets closer, it's so cold that even mom's advice does not work.
That means it's time to put on your qiuku! This is a kind of "thermal underwear " or long underpants that keep people warm in the coldest months of the year.
In Western countri... | [
"Socks",
"T-shirts",
"Long pants",
"Coats"
] |
Which of the following best describes Fulton's feeling when the wallet was returned? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bill Fulton doesn't remember losing his wallet, but its return helped him remember the past. The leather stayed smooth and the cowboy design unblemished . And when he looked inside, the contents brought back memories from 1946, when he apparently dropped the wallet behind the balcony bleachers in the Baker ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22684.txt | Bill Fulton doesn't remember losing his wallet, but its return helped him remember the past. The leather stayed smooth and the cowboy design unblemished . And when he looked inside, the contents brought back memories from 1946, when he apparently dropped the wallet behind the balcony bleachers in the Baker Middle Sc... | [
"Thankful.",
"Overjoyed.",
"Surprised.",
"Doubtful."
] |
According to the passage,which way is not likely to be accepted by English beginners? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Among the four skills in learning English ,which of these is the "Odd-Man-Out"?The answer is speaking. The other three you can do alone on your own. But you can't really speak alone! Speaking to yourself can be "dangerous" because men in white coats may come and take you away!
Where can you find people to spea... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3254.txt | Among the four skills in learning English ,which of these is the "Odd-Man-Out"?The answer is speaking. The other three you can do alone on your own. But you can't really speak alone! Speaking to yourself can be "dangerous" because men in white coats may come and take you away!
Where can you find people to speak English... | [
"Recite poems loudly along the riverside.",
"Listen to some English pop songs and video.",
"Find an Englishman to speak English with.",
"Take to the TV showing programmes at home."
] |
The author mentioned stories of two women in order to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I learned a long time ago that hair has meanings--plenty of meanings. Growing up in the 1960s, my friends and I struggled without parents' control over the length and style of our hair.
At the time, hair represented our need to break free from adults in our lives. Long hair represented ou... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9924.txt | I learned a long time ago that hair has meanings--plenty of meanings. Growing up in the 1960s, my friends and I struggled without parents' control over the length and style of our hair.
At the time, hair represented our need to break free from adults in our lives. Long hair represented our freed i... | [
"prove her idea",
"introduce the topic",
"make comparisons",
"stress the importance of good hair"
] |
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