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Which of the following is NOT true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What do you usually do in your free time? Play sports? Watch TV? How about reading books? You must know the Chinese saying: " _ " .Books are important in our life. Reading books is good for us. It can help us know and understand the world better. It can help us get a lot of knowledge . It brings us a new and d... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7174.txt | What do you usually do in your free time? Play sports? Watch TV? How about reading books? You must know the Chinese saying: " _ " .Books are important in our life. Reading books is good for us. It can help us know and understand the world better. It can help us get a lot of knowledge . It brings us a new and different ... | [
"Only reading books can make people succeed.",
"Chairman Mao likes reading very much.",
"Books are helpful to human.",
"Young people should read more books."
] |
The Times is an independent paper because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Newspapers in Great Britain _ greatly in their ways of carrying the news. There are serious papers for those who want to know about important happenings everywhere, both at home and abroad. There are popular newspapers for those who prefer entertainment to information.
The London newspaper that is best known o... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5240.txt | Newspapers in Great Britain _ greatly in their ways of carrying the news. There are serious papers for those who want to know about important happenings everywhere, both at home and abroad. There are popular newspapers for those who prefer entertainment to information.
The London newspaper that is best known outside Gr... | [
"it supports no political parties zxxk",
"it is not controlled by the British Government",
"it gives special support to all the political parties.",
"the editor's opinions are not examined by the owners of the paper"
] |
What is the author's main purpose in this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Suppose that we lined up our roughly 14 million United States businesses in order of size, starting with the smallest, along an imaginary road from San Francisco to New York. There will be 4,500 businesses to the mile, or a little less than one per foot. Suppose further that we planted a flag each business. Th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2277.txt | Suppose that we lined up our roughly 14 million United States businesses in order of size, starting with the smallest, along an imaginary road from San Francisco to New York. There will be 4,500 businesses to the mile, or a little less than one per foot. Suppose further that we planted a flag each business. The height ... | [
"To tell the reason why the largest firms are in New York.",
"To show the geographical distribution of the United States businesses.",
"To provide a general idea of the size of businesses in the United States.",
"To tell us how the United States businesses are arranged."
] |
From what Morri experienced in the last year of middle school, we can learn that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every school has an ugly girl. In my primary school, it was me.
From first grade through fourth, I had to wear heavy orthopedic shoes because of my weak ankles. I sounded like overweight elephant wearing bricks whenever I took a single step.
"Hey, Bigfoot!"
"Geez, you're going to start an earthquake!"
Then in ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6539.txt | Every school has an ugly girl. In my primary school, it was me.
From first grade through fourth, I had to wear heavy orthopedic shoes because of my weak ankles. I sounded like overweight elephant wearing bricks whenever I took a single step.
"Hey, Bigfoot!"
"Geez, you're going to start an earthquake!"
Then in sixth gra... | [
"her classmates thought highly of her",
"she was popular among her classmates",
"she was often cheated by her classmates",
"her classmates just made use of her"
] |
The little boy comes to my house to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Now children can do many nice things after school. They can read books, ride bikes, watch TV and play games. But boys like playing ball games best.
The children near my door often play football in the garden, and sometimes they break my windows. One Saturday afternoon I stay at home and read a book. After a f... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2101.txt | Now children can do many nice things after school. They can read books, ride bikes, watch TV and play games. But boys like playing ball games best.
The children near my door often play football in the garden, and sometimes they break my windows. One Saturday afternoon I stay at home and read a book. After a few minute... | [
"get his ball",
"play with me",
"mend my window",
"break my window"
] |
How the individuals in a population are spread throughout their habitat is referred to as what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How the individuals in a population are spread throughout their habitat is referred to as what? | population distribution | science | null | null | null | population spread | habitual distribution | population habitation | population distribution | Population density just represents the average number of individuals per unit of area or volume. Often, individuals in a population are not spread out evenly. Instead, they may live in clumps or some other pattern (see Figure below ). The pattern may reflect characteristics of the species or its environment. Population... | null | null | null |
The important stage in the study is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists found that sleeping considerably improves our creativity. After taking a nap people are able to think faster and put more imagination into their thinking. Besides, if we dream, the thinking abilities are improved even more.
Researchers consider that sleeping on a problem in most cases leads to eluci... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14869.txt | Scientists found that sleeping considerably improves our creativity. After taking a nap people are able to think faster and put more imagination into their thinking. Besides, if we dream, the thinking abilities are improved even more.
Researchers consider that sleeping on a problem in most cases leads to elucidation . ... | [
"to think of a creative word",
"to show a group of 3 words",
"to give participants time to think",
"to let some participants sleep for a while"
] |
What do you call a mirror shaped like the inside of a bowl? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do you call a mirror shaped like the inside of a bowl? | concave | science | null | null | null | curved | convex | circular | concave | A concave mirror is shaped like the inside of a bowl. The type of image it forms depends on where the object is relative to the focal point. The image may be real, upside down, and reduced in size; or it may be virtual, right-side up, and enlarged. | null | null | null |
What's the disadvantage of shopping online according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's lunch time. You're hungry and want to get your favorite meal in the restaurant, but there are a lot of people waiting at the door. Don't worry-in cyberworld, )you can get your meal just on the Internet.
"Shopping has never been so easy. With just a single click on your mouse, anything that you ordered on... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7018.txt | It's lunch time. You're hungry and want to get your favorite meal in the restaurant, but there are a lot of people waiting at the door. Don't worry-in cyberworld, )you can get your meal just on the Internet.
"Shopping has never been so easy. With just a single click on your mouse, anything that you ordered online can ... | [
"Finding something cheaper",
"Having wider choices",
"Being cheated sometimes",
"Saving time"
] |
Children loved to see Mickey Mouse because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People usually hate mice, but one mouse has won the hearts of the people all over the world---the famous Mickey Mouse.
Fifty years ago most movies were silent. A man called Walt Disney made a cartoon mouse that could talk his movies. He named his mouse Mickey Mouse. People, both young and old, were very excite... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6988.txt | People usually hate mice, but one mouse has won the hearts of the people all over the world---the famous Mickey Mouse.
Fifty years ago most movies were silent. A man called Walt Disney made a cartoon mouse that could talk his movies. He named his mouse Mickey Mouse. People, both young and old, were very excited at the ... | [
"he brought them joy and laughter",
"he made some mistakes",
"he brought them cakes",
"he made them angry"
] |
What is calculated by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is calculated by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value? | the range | science | null | null | null | the median | the sample | the density | the range | The range is the total spread of values. It gives you an idea of the variation in the measurements. The range is calculated by subtracting the smallest value from the largest value. For the data in Table above , the range in numbers of vehicles by type is: 150 - 50 = 100. | null | null | null |
According to the passage, the total number of the A/H1N1 infection in Japan now is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
TOKYO -- The number of domestic infections cases of influenza A/H1N1 in Japan hits 42 on Sunday after a total of 34 people in Osaka and Hyogo counties were confirmed to have been infected, local media reported.
The total number of the infection in the country now stands at 46, including the first four cases co... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11266.txt | TOKYO -- The number of domestic infections cases of influenza A/H1N1 in Japan hits 42 on Sunday after a total of 34 people in Osaka and Hyogo counties were confirmed to have been infected, local media reported.
The total number of the infection in the country now stands at 46, including the first four cases contracted ... | [
"42",
"34",
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"143"
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John builds a model rocket that can travel 500 ft in the air. He builds a second rocket that can travel twice as high. What is the combined height of the two rockets? | The second rocket goes 500*2=<<500*2=1000>>1000 feet
So the total height is 500+1000=<<500+1000=1500>>1500 feet
#### 1500 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | John builds a model rocket that can travel 500 ft in the air. He builds a second rocket that can travel twice as high. What is the combined height of the two rockets? | The second rocket goes 500*2=<<500*2=1000>>1000 feet
So the total height is 500+1000=<<500+1000=1500>>1500 feet
#### 1500 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
At the pet store, there are 7 puppies and 6 kittens for sale. Two puppies and three kittens are sold. How many pets remain at the store? | There are 7 + 6 = <<7+6=13>>13 pets.
They sell 2 + 3 = <<2+3=5>>5 pets.
After the sales, there are 13 - 5 = <<13-5=8>>8 pets.
#### 8 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | At the pet store, there are 7 puppies and 6 kittens for sale. Two puppies and three kittens are sold. How many pets remain at the store? | There are 7 + 6 = <<7+6=13>>13 pets.
They sell 2 + 3 = <<2+3=5>>5 pets.
After the sales, there are 13 - 5 = <<13-5=8>>8 pets.
#### 8 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The 21st generation owner of the Heihachi Tea House may be _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the past few decades, Japanese cuisine has acquired global appeal. Japanese restaurants have sprung up almost all over the world. In Kyoto, the Heihachi Tea House boasts a 430-year-old tradition that the owners have kept all in the family. The tea house has been operated by twenty generations of the Sonobe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1337.txt | In the past few decades, Japanese cuisine has acquired global appeal. Japanese restaurants have sprung up almost all over the world. In Kyoto, the Heihachi Tea House boasts a 430-year-old tradition that the owners have kept all in the family. The tea house has been operated by twenty generations of the Sonobe family.
... | [
"Sonobe Heihachi",
"the first owner of the Heihachi Tea House",
"Sonobe Shingo",
"Sonobe Heihachi's grandson"
] |
Why do we sometimes forget our surroundings and even our identity while reading? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
From good reading we can get pleasure, companionship, experience, and instruction. A good book may absorb our attention so completely that for the time being we forget our surroundings and even our identity. Reading good books is one of the greatest pleasures in life. It increases our contentment when we are c... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7255.txt | From good reading we can get pleasure, companionship, experience, and instruction. A good book may absorb our attention so completely that for the time being we forget our surroundings and even our identity. Reading good books is one of the greatest pleasures in life. It increases our contentment when we are cheerful, ... | [
"No one is trying to disturb you there.",
"All is so quiet and calm around you.",
"The book you read is so fascinating.",
"Our life is just far from satisfactory."
] |
Davie was wounded _ according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A soldier who lost both his legs after being blown up in Afghanistan is racing a sports car in his hometown this weekend.
Remarkably David Birrell will not only drive the Mazda MX5 but he does without any specially adapted equipment.
Davie, 28, has battled back from terrible injuries after a bomb blew up direc... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7960.txt | A soldier who lost both his legs after being blown up in Afghanistan is racing a sports car in his hometown this weekend.
Remarkably David Birrell will not only drive the Mazda MX5 but he does without any specially adapted equipment.
Davie, 28, has battled back from terrible injuries after a bomb blew up directly below... | [
"In Rhosneigr.",
"In Birmingham.",
"In Helmand.",
"In Bastion."
] |
The writer bought some guidebooks in order to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Editor,
I'm now busy in preparing for the Postgraduate Entrance Exam. A few days ago, I happened to see some new guidebooks for those who want to take next year's exam. With too many hopes and without taking it into too much consideration, I bought several that were written by some known for helping can... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11386.txt | Dear Editor,
I'm now busy in preparing for the Postgraduate Entrance Exam. A few days ago, I happened to see some new guidebooks for those who want to take next year's exam. With too many hopes and without taking it into too much consideration, I bought several that were written by some known for helping candidates ... | [
"write an essay on guidebooks",
"prepare for the entrance exam",
"give his students a lecture",
"send them to his good friends"
] |
Today _ parts of the United States can get fruits and vegetables in winter. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The United States has many different kinds of climate .On the west coast ,the temperature changes very little between summer and winter,but the north central states have a very different kind of climate.In these states,people wear light clothes during the summer,and they need heavy wool or fur clothes in winte... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5365.txt | The United States has many different kinds of climate .On the west coast ,the temperature changes very little between summer and winter,but the north central states have a very different kind of climate.In these states,people wear light clothes during the summer,and they need heavy wool or fur clothes in winter.
In the... | [
"not all",
"a few",
"most",
"all"
] |
What can be the best title for the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Honey from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious. Most people, and many animals, like eating it. However, the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees' nest and take the honey from it. Often, these nests are high up in trees, and it is difficult to find ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high385.txt | Honey from the African forest is not only a kind of natural sugar, it is also delicious. Most people, and many animals, like eating it. However, the only way for them to get that honey is to find a wild bees' nest and take the honey from it. Often, these nests are high up in trees, and it is difficult to find them. In ... | [
"Wild Bees",
"Beekeeping in Africa",
"Wax and Honey",
"Honey-Lover's Helper"
] |
Tom likes _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every morning Tom goes to work by train. He has a long way to go. So he always buys a newspaper. It helps him to spend the time on the train. Tom likes sport very much. One morning on the train he is reading something about the football match. So he forgets to get off the train at his station. He doesn't know ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1861.txt | Every morning Tom goes to work by train. He has a long way to go. So he always buys a newspaper. It helps him to spend the time on the train. Tom likes sport very much. One morning on the train he is reading something about the football match. So he forgets to get off the train at his station. He doesn't know it. When ... | [
"reading",
"sport",
"music",
"working"
] |
We can learn from the passage that Tom Johnson _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Their reunion was unlike any other. Graduating from the Macon, Georgia, class of 1959 gathered together in 2009, even though many of them never had an opportunity to meet during their high school days.
Schools in the 1950's, like most other public locations, were segregated in Georgia. Kids were forced ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20773.txt | Their reunion was unlike any other. Graduating from the Macon, Georgia, class of 1959 gathered together in 2009, even though many of them never had an opportunity to meet during their high school days.
Schools in the 1950's, like most other public locations, were segregated in Georgia. Kids were forced to attend... | [
"began to miss his old school friends after he retired",
"wanted to reconnect with his roots after the dramatic changes in his life",
"wanted to reconnect with his roots in spite of his successful career",
"began to miss his old school friends after hearing his son's words"
] |
Carefully controlling the speed of a fission reaction produces what kind of energy? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Carefully controlling the speed of a fission reaction produces what kind of energy? | nuclear | science | null | null | null | thermal | chemical | atomic | nuclear | Nuclear energy is produced by carefully controlling the speed of a fission reaction. | null | null | null |
Anika has 4 more than twice the number of pencils as Reeta. If Reeta has 20 pencils, how many pencils do the two have together? | If Reeta has 20 pencils, then twice that number is 2*20 = 40 pencils.
Anika has 4 more than twice the number of pencils as Reeta, which means she has 40+4 = 44 pencils.
Together, the two have 44+20 = <<44+20=64>>64 pencils
#### 64 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Anika has 4 more than twice the number of pencils as Reeta. If Reeta has 20 pencils, how many pencils do the two have together? | If Reeta has 20 pencils, then twice that number is 2*20 = 40 pencils.
Anika has 4 more than twice the number of pencils as Reeta, which means she has 40+4 = 44 pencils.
Together, the two have 44+20 = <<44+20=64>>64 pencils
#### 64 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Researchers focused their attention on small farmlands for the reason that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Studies show farmland in Africa is often lacking in important nutrients. But researchers say combining different farming methods may help.
Since the world food crisis several years ago, researchers have directed more of their attention to small farms. Most farms in areas south of the Sahara Desert are only abo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16441.txt | Studies show farmland in Africa is often lacking in important nutrients. But researchers say combining different farming methods may help.
Since the world food crisis several years ago, researchers have directed more of their attention to small farms. Most farms in areas south of the Sahara Desert are only about one or... | [
"Africa was going through a food crisis",
"most farms in areas south of the Sahara Desert are small",
"there are not enough farmlands",
"farmers may grow additional crops on farmland"
] |
On insects, what are the openings on the sides of the abdomen that allows respiration to occur? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | On insects, what are the openings on the sides of the abdomen that allows respiration to occur? | spiracles | science | null | null | null | chloroplasts | gills | wings | spiracles | Respiration that occurs without lungs. Insects have a system of internal tubes and sacs that oxygen travels through to reach body tissues. Air is taken in through the spiracles , openings on the sides of the abdomen. | null | null | null |
If you meet with a thunderstorm in your"roadable"plane in the skies,you can_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is been a dream for 30 years but now the world's first flying car is set to hit the roads this year.
Ever since the"Back to the Future"movies lit up our screens in the 1980s,designers have dreamt of cars that could take to the sky at the push of a button. And now pilots can order their own "roadable"plane ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18721.txt | Is been a dream for 30 years but now the world's first flying car is set to hit the roads this year.
Ever since the"Back to the Future"movies lit up our screens in the 1980s,designers have dreamt of cars that could take to the sky at the push of a button. And now pilots can order their own "roadable"plane for just ... | [
"1and in a nearby airport until it clears",
"turn back home until it clears",
"1and and drive on the ground",
"fly high up to 460 miles"
] |
According to the passage, the website is _ for children. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Get a Life is a website that helps middle school students answer the question --What do you want to be when you grow up?
"It encourages teenagers to have a big dream; it tries to find out what is possible; it makes a plan for children to get where they want to go," said Combs, one of the persons who set up the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5406.txt | Get a Life is a website that helps middle school students answer the question --What do you want to be when you grow up?
"It encourages teenagers to have a big dream; it tries to find out what is possible; it makes a plan for children to get where they want to go," said Combs, one of the persons who set up the website.... | [
"boring",
"helpful",
"colorful",
"serious"
] |
What's the main idea of the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People who smoke could lose around one third of their daily memory, researchers say.
A study by a team at Northumbria University showed that smokers lost more of their memory when compared to non-smokers.
And the research also found that those who kicked the habit saw their ability to recollect information res... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2649.txt | People who smoke could lose around one third of their daily memory, researchers say.
A study by a team at Northumbria University showed that smokers lost more of their memory when compared to non-smokers.
And the research also found that those who kicked the habit saw their ability to recollect information restored to ... | [
"Smoking does harm to health.",
"Smokers take a tour to the University's campus.",
"Smoking can affect one's memory.",
"Smokers are compared to non-smokers."
] |
According to the author, hot pot is popular in China because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Why do Chinese people love hot pot so much? As the winter months begin to settle in, I find myself wondering what it is about this traditional meal, which has existed for more than 1,000 years, that makes it a Chinese food favorite.But it seems that the answer lies beyond the dish itself.
Hot pot isn't just de... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5384.txt | Why do Chinese people love hot pot so much? As the winter months begin to settle in, I find myself wondering what it is about this traditional meal, which has existed for more than 1,000 years, that makes it a Chinese food favorite.But it seems that the answer lies beyond the dish itself.
Hot pot isn't just designed to... | [
"it is a fun social experience",
"it has been developing for over 1,000 years",
"it involves many unique ingredients",
"it keeps people warm in winter and it is creative"
] |
What did Brittany do to keep up with her friends? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In seventh grade, Brittany Blythe dreamed of being a cheerleader. Her school's coaches were less than enthusiastic. "They said, 'I don't know how you'll be able to do it,' she recalls. "'You won't be able to do it. '"
But Brittany, now a junior at Strath Haven High School near Philadelphia, persisted . And whe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high136.txt | In seventh grade, Brittany Blythe dreamed of being a cheerleader. Her school's coaches were less than enthusiastic. "They said, 'I don't know how you'll be able to do it,' she recalls. "'You won't be able to do it. '"
But Brittany, now a junior at Strath Haven High School near Philadelphia, persisted . And when the jun... | [
"She used a pair of walking sticks.",
"She practiced hard every day.",
"She walked on her knees.",
"She asked her friends for help"
] |
More and more people intend to acquire a degree of MIB because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Professional courses, such as Masters in International Business or MIB, have been taken by many students in the last two decades. They are choosing new-age non-conventional courses that guarantee a better future. MIB is a specialized course that teaches the international business. There are valid reasons for s... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13442.txt | Professional courses, such as Masters in International Business or MIB, have been taken by many students in the last two decades. They are choosing new-age non-conventional courses that guarantee a better future. MIB is a specialized course that teaches the international business. There are valid reasons for so much po... | [
"it is a compulsory course in the colleges",
"it offers them conventional economic knowledge",
"it offers them opportunities to do small businesses",
"it helps them get good jobs in some organizations"
] |
The teachers usually hold classes in _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many children act in TV shows. They work several hours every day, so they can not go to regular school. How do they get an education?
In Hollywood, many TV shows are made. About forty teachers give lessons to the children in the shows. They teach wherever their pupils are working. The teachers' job is very imp... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5512.txt | Many children act in TV shows. They work several hours every day, so they can not go to regular school. How do they get an education?
In Hollywood, many TV shows are made. About forty teachers give lessons to the children in the shows. They teach wherever their pupils are working. The teachers' job is very important. T... | [
"a classroom building",
"some interesting places",
"a Mississippi riverboat",
"a spaceship"
] |
The best title for this passage is " _ ". | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Oscar the cat seems to have an unnatural ability for predicting when nursing home patients are going to die, by curling up next to them during their final hours. His accuracy, observed in 25 cases, has led the staff to call family members once he has chosen someone. It usually means the patient has less than... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18149.txt | Oscar the cat seems to have an unnatural ability for predicting when nursing home patients are going to die, by curling up next to them during their final hours. His accuracy, observed in 25 cases, has led the staff to call family members once he has chosen someone. It usually means the patient has less than four hou... | [
"Cats Can Be Used for Looking After Patients",
"Oscar, the Sweet-Faced, Gray-and-White Cat",
"As Death Comes Calling, So Does Oscar the Cat",
"Oscar the Cat, the Best Helper of the Hospital"
] |
What can we learn about Talk to the Hand? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Gimmicky--and expensive--new gloves allow chatterboxes to take the term 'handsfree' to a new level--by talking into them as they make a call.
The gloves are known as 'Talk to the Hand' and costPS1.000 a pair.
They come with a speaker unit embedded into the thumb and a microphone built into the little fin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18020.txt | Gimmicky--and expensive--new gloves allow chatterboxes to take the term 'handsfree' to a new level--by talking into them as they make a call.
The gloves are known as 'Talk to the Hand' and costPS1.000 a pair.
They come with a speaker unit embedded into the thumb and a microphone built into the little finger that ... | [
"It has been widely used at present.",
"It has a pair of gloves that can function as a phone.",
"It can be connected directly to any mobile handset.",
"It is expensive but environment--friendly."
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a student, you must be excited to know something about American school students. In fact, just like in China, in the United States, high school is usually divided into two periods, the first two or three years are called "junior high school" and the other is "senior high school".
In China, children enjoy fr... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9480.txt | As a student, you must be excited to know something about American school students. In fact, just like in China, in the United States, high school is usually divided into two periods, the first two or three years are called "junior high school" and the other is "senior high school".
In China, children enjoy free educat... | [
"The time of free education in China is longer than that in America.",
"Those who get good marks can go to a good university.",
"American students can take all kinds of subjects during the high school period.",
"They can be allowed to join the next grade even if they fail the school-year exam."
] |
Where's the best place to be when lightning strikes? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lightning is shocking, and it happens all over the world! Scientists think that there are more than three million lightning strikes every day in the world-that's thirty strikes every second.
Lightning can also be very dangerous. Every year, lightning kills people because it can start big fires or because it re... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4559.txt | Lightning is shocking, and it happens all over the world! Scientists think that there are more than three million lightning strikes every day in the world-that's thirty strikes every second.
Lightning can also be very dangerous. Every year, lightning kills people because it can start big fires or because it reaches tem... | [
"On top of a hill.",
"In a swimming pool.",
"In a tree.",
"Inside a large building."
] |
A son can inherit traits | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | A son can inherit traits
Choices:
A. only from his father
B. only from his mother
C. from both his father and his mother
D. from either his father or his mother, but not from both | Correct answer: C | science | TIMSS_2003_8_pg6 | {
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Melatonin is a kind of material to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Babies born in summer are more likely to become short-sighted in late life, a study has shown.
As many as a quarter of all cases of short-sightedness are caused by too great an exposure to sunlight in the first weeks of life, say eye experts.
They are advising all parents to put sunglasses on their babies duri... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9320.txt | Babies born in summer are more likely to become short-sighted in late life, a study has shown.
As many as a quarter of all cases of short-sightedness are caused by too great an exposure to sunlight in the first weeks of life, say eye experts.
They are advising all parents to put sunglasses on their babies during the fi... | [
"prevent the eyes from becoming near-sighted",
"protect the skin from harmful sun rays",
"make our body strong",
"protect babies' eyes from summer sun"
] |
The Germans attacked British _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Winston Churchill was born into a famous family.His father was a successful politician.However, as a boy, Churchill was considered a slow learner in school.Later he entered the Army and saw action in various countries.
In October 1900, Churchill began his political career.For the next sixty years Churchill's w... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3601.txt | Winston Churchill was born into a famous family.His father was a successful politician.However, as a boy, Churchill was considered a slow learner in school.Later he entered the Army and saw action in various countries.
In October 1900, Churchill began his political career.For the next sixty years Churchill's work as a ... | [
"after France was defeated",
"before France fell",
"soon after Poland was attacked",
"before Churchill became the Prime Minister"
] |
From this passage we know that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Internet has become part of teenagers' life.
A news report on 3,375 students aged from 10 to 18 in seven Chinese cities found that 38 per cent of them believe they use the Internet often.
While most of them get useful information and use the Internet to help in their studies, some are not using it in a goo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11842.txt | The Internet has become part of teenagers' life.
A news report on 3,375 students aged from 10 to 18 in seven Chinese cities found that 38 per cent of them believe they use the Internet often.
While most of them get useful information and use the Internet to help in their studies, some are not using it in a good way. Ma... | [
"more and more students have given up visiting bad Web sites",
"schools and teachers begin to pay attention to students' use of the Internet",
"no more homework will be given in Shanghai",
"less and less information can be found on line"
] |
The author develops the passage mainly by _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In China,cultural differences arose from growing rice or wheat.Different thinking styles between northern and southern Chinese people can trace their roots to rice fields and wheat fields.
Rice farming promotes a holistic focus on distinguishing relationships among people and objects,and valuing others as much... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9178.txt | In China,cultural differences arose from growing rice or wheat.Different thinking styles between northern and southern Chinese people can trace their roots to rice fields and wheat fields.
Rice farming promotes a holistic focus on distinguishing relationships among people and objects,and valuing others as much as or mo... | [
"making comparisons",
"listing examples",
"telling his personal experience",
"presenting problem and solution"
] |
It can be inferred from this passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"I drink caffeine to stay awake. It has positive effects on me. I'm healthy, and there's nothing wrong with me," said Sarah Green, a freshman, who consumes many caffeine drinks to stay awake in completing the many tasks in her busy schedule.
Caffeine is known to have many positive and negative consequences, a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16635.txt | "I drink caffeine to stay awake. It has positive effects on me. I'm healthy, and there's nothing wrong with me," said Sarah Green, a freshman, who consumes many caffeine drinks to stay awake in completing the many tasks in her busy schedule.
Caffeine is known to have many positive and negative consequences, and now th... | [
"Sarah Green knows caffeine can protect her from skin cancer",
"Exposure to ultraviolet rays is always blamed for skin cancer",
"Caffeine will be used in medicine to treat skin cancer patients soon",
"In a way, the study on caffeine is good news for many Americans"
] |
The main purpose of the passage is to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A good way to practice your writing and be recognized by professionals and scholars is to enter writing contests. There are a variety of different writing contests open to teens who enjoy writing essays, fictional stories, poems and other written pieces.
Creative communication Essay Contest
The Creative Commun... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11959.txt | A good way to practice your writing and be recognized by professionals and scholars is to enter writing contests. There are a variety of different writing contests open to teens who enjoy writing essays, fictional stories, poems and other written pieces.
Creative communication Essay Contest
The Creative Communication E... | [
"tell teens how to enter writing contests",
"show the benefits of writing contests",
"offer tips on how to win writing contests",
"introduce writing contests for teens"
] |
The function of the wax coating in the instant noodles is to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone who has eaten instant noodles before knows how it looks like. It is very easy to cook it instantly by putting the noodles into the boiling water and add in those MSG packets, together with your other ingredients like eggs or vegetables. However, have you ever wondered whether this is the correct way... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8247.txt | Everyone who has eaten instant noodles before knows how it looks like. It is very easy to cook it instantly by putting the noodles into the boiling water and add in those MSG packets, together with your other ingredients like eggs or vegetables. However, have you ever wondered whether this is the correct way of cooki... | [
"make the noodles more delicious and tasty",
"make it easier to cook for the consumers",
"make the instant noodles healthier and more attractive to the consumers",
"make the noodles joined in a piece and avoid them sticking together"
] |
What's the purpose of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Verizon Innovative App Challenge gives kids a chance to create apps that can solve problems in their community.
Do you want to make a difference in your community? The Verizon Innovative App Challenge can get you started. The first step is to think of a problem in your community. The next step is to create... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14894.txt | The Verizon Innovative App Challenge gives kids a chance to create apps that can solve problems in their community.
Do you want to make a difference in your community? The Verizon Innovative App Challenge can get you started. The first step is to think of a problem in your community. The next step is to create an app t... | [
"To tell readers how to solve a local issue.",
"To invite kids to join in the Verizon Innovative App Challenge.",
"To offer readers information about a talent show.",
"To appeal to adults to make contributions to society."
] |
We can draw the conclusion from the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As computers become more popular in China, Chinese people are increasingly relying on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters. But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes of each Chinese character when writing on paper. Experts suggest people, especially students,... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high540.txt | As computers become more popular in China, Chinese people are increasingly relying on computer keyboards to input Chinese characters. But if they use the computer too much, they may end up forgetting the exact strokes of each Chinese character when writing on paper. Experts suggest people, especially students, write by... | [
"more and more students will give up writing on a computer",
"writing by hand will give way to typing by computer one day",
"more and more students will pay attention to handwriting",
"the typing article better expresses one's emotion and quality"
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People have been painting pictures for at least 30,000 years. The earliest pictures were painted by people who hunted animals. They used to paint pictures of the animals they wanted to catch and kill. Pictures of this kind have been found on the walls of caves in France and Spain. No one knows why they were pa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4277.txt | People have been painting pictures for at least 30,000 years. The earliest pictures were painted by people who hunted animals. They used to paint pictures of the animals they wanted to catch and kill. Pictures of this kind have been found on the walls of caves in France and Spain. No one knows why they were painted the... | [
"The Egyptian signs later became a particular alphabet.",
"The Egyptians liked to write comic strip stories.",
"The Roman alphabet was developed from the Egyptian one.",
"The Greeks copied their writing system from the Egyptians."
] |
Mary got a gift from her old friend and said "I am duang surprised". She might mean that she was _ according to the passage. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new word is becoming more and more popular on the Internet in China - but no one knows quite what it means.The word "duang" is so new that you can't even find it in the Chinese dictionary. But it has already spread like fire on the Chinese Internet , appearing more than 8,000,000 times on Weibo, where 15,00... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5194.txt | A new word is becoming more and more popular on the Internet in China - but no one knows quite what it means.The word "duang" is so new that you can't even find it in the Chinese dictionary. But it has already spread like fire on the Chinese Internet , appearing more than 8,000,000 times on Weibo, where 15,000 users h... | [
"not surprised at all",
"a little surprised",
"quite surprised",
"no longer surprised"
] |
According to the passage, which statement istrue? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jeremy Shu-How Lin, who was born in California, 1988, world-famous now,is the first Chinese-American professional basketball player with the New York Knicks of NBA.
It hasn't been an easy road for Lin. After high school, Lin sent his resume and a DVD of highlights to all the Ivy League schools, and his dream ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2061.txt | Jeremy Shu-How Lin, who was born in California, 1988, world-famous now,is the first Chinese-American professional basketball player with the New York Knicks of NBA.
It hasn't been an easy road for Lin. After high school, Lin sent his resume and a DVD of highlights to all the Ivy League schools, and his dream schools S... | [
"Harvard offered Lin an athletic scholarship.",
"Harvard and Brown make sure of Lin's position on their basketball teams.",
"Stanford and Harvard were Lin's dream schools.",
"Lin's DVD impressed all the Ivy League schools greatly."
] |
The gardener didn't _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day Frank was walking with his mother when they came to a pretty garden. Frank looked in, and saw that it had clean gravel walks and beautiful flowers.
He called to his mother and said, "Mum, come and look at this pretty garden. I wish I might open the gate, and walk in."
The gardener heard what Frank said... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19366.txt | One day Frank was walking with his mother when they came to a pretty garden. Frank looked in, and saw that it had clean gravel walks and beautiful flowers.
He called to his mother and said, "Mum, come and look at this pretty garden. I wish I might open the gate, and walk in."
The gardener heard what Frank said, and kin... | [
"show Frank any seeds",
"let Tom in the garden a second time",
"give Frank and his mother any flowers",
"tell Frank the names of many of the flowers"
] |
In the lungs, bicarbonate is transported back into the red blood cells in exchange for what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In the lungs, bicarbonate is transported back into the red blood cells in exchange for what? | chloride | science | null | null | null | oxygen | phosphate | glucose | chloride | 39.4 Transport of Gases in Human Bodily Fluids Hemoglobin is a protein found in red blood cells that is comprised of two alpha and two beta subunits that surround an iron-containing heme group. Oxygen readily binds this heme group. The ability of oxygen to bind increases as more oxygen molecules are bound to heme. Dise... | null | null | null |
Tom is cutting a piece of wood to make a shelf. He cut the wood to 143 cm, but it is too long to fit in the bookshelf he is making. He decides to cut 25 cm off the board. But it turned out longer than the other boards. He had to cut off 7 cm from each to make them the same size. How long were the boards before he cut t... | After the first cut, the board was 143 - 25 = <<143-25=118>>118 cm
The other boards were 118 + 7 = <<118+7=125>>125 cm before they got cut.
#### 125 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tom is cutting a piece of wood to make a shelf. He cut the wood to 143 cm, but it is too long to fit in the bookshelf he is making. He decides to cut 25 cm off the board. But it turned out longer than the other boards. He had to cut off 7 cm from each to make them the same size. How long were the boards before he cut t... | After the first cut, the board was 143 - 25 = <<143-25=118>>118 cm
The other boards were 118 + 7 = <<118+7=125>>125 cm before they got cut.
#### 125 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following proverb can best express the idea of friendship by Hawaiians? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every culture has it own ways to show friendship. On the island of Hawaii, _ aloha spirit". In the language of the Hawaiians who first settled the islands long ago,alohahad a very special meaning. That is "to be with happiness".
Hawaiians believe that once somebody loves the land, they are ready to love their ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2655.txt | Every culture has it own ways to show friendship. On the island of Hawaii, _ aloha spirit". In the language of the Hawaiians who first settled the islands long ago,alohahad a very special meaning. That is "to be with happiness".
Hawaiians believe that once somebody loves the land, they are ready to love their people or... | [
"Practice makes perfect.",
"Love me, love my dog.",
"A penny saved is a penny gained.",
"An apple a day keeps a doctor away."
] |
What should we do to achieve peace? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is war unavoidable? Can war be prevented?
History tells that there were wars, great or small, in every century, in every decade. Throughout the ages, from the Stone age to the Atomic Age, men have been fighting, first with swords and shields , then with guns and cannons, and now, hydrogen bombs and missiles ar... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high838.txt | Is war unavoidable? Can war be prevented?
History tells that there were wars, great or small, in every century, in every decade. Throughout the ages, from the Stone age to the Atomic Age, men have been fighting, first with swords and shields , then with guns and cannons, and now, hydrogen bombs and missiles are used fo... | [
"Spend more money educating children.",
"Stop military exploration",
"Call on people to help each other",
"Act from right now on."
] |
What does the passage lead us to believe when one writes? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Right is right. Right? Of course. But is left wrong? Well, the Romans used to think so. They thought left-handed people were mistakes of nature. Latin, the language of the Romans, had many words that expressed this view. Some words we use today still have this meaning. The Latin word "dexter" means "right". Th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7696.txt | Right is right. Right? Of course. But is left wrong? Well, the Romans used to think so. They thought left-handed people were mistakes of nature. Latin, the language of the Romans, had many words that expressed this view. Some words we use today still have this meaning. The Latin word "dexter" means "right". The English... | [
"He can only use his right hand.",
"He can only use his left hand.",
"He can use either his left hand or his right hand.",
"He can use both his left hand and his right hand."
] |
What's this passage mainly about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Attending a university is an important part of a person's life. Today, many people go to a university to study and train for a future job in subjects like law, medicine, or education. But the university is not a modern invention. It has a history that is over a thousand years old.
The world's oldest university... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10679.txt | Attending a university is an important part of a person's life. Today, many people go to a university to study and train for a future job in subjects like law, medicine, or education. But the university is not a modern invention. It has a history that is over a thousand years old.
The world's oldest university, Al-Azha... | [
"The history of the world's oldest university.",
"The importance of attending a university.",
"The relationship between university and future job.",
"The invention of a modern university."
] |
What would be the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In China,cultural differences arose from growing rice or wheat.Different thinking styles between northern and southern Chinese people can trace their roots to rice fields and wheat fields.
Rice farming promotes a holistic focus on distinguishing relationships among people and objects,and valuing others as much... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9178.txt | In China,cultural differences arose from growing rice or wheat.Different thinking styles between northern and southern Chinese people can trace their roots to rice fields and wheat fields.
Rice farming promotes a holistic focus on distinguishing relationships among people and objects,and valuing others as much as or mo... | [
"Cultural differences in China",
"1isting examples",
"Chinese people tracing their roots",
"Farming influences thinking styles"
] |
The two ovaries are small, oval organs on either side of what part of the body? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The two ovaries are small, oval organs on either side of what part of the body? | uterus | science | null | null | null | pancreas | lungs | heart | uterus | The two ovaries are small, oval organs on either side of the uterus. Each ovary contains thousands of eggs, with about 1-2 million immature eggs present at birth and 40,000 immature eggs present at puberty, as most of the eggs die off. The eggs do not fully develop until a female has gone through puberty. About once a ... | null | null | null |
If a new product costs $ 60, how much money may be spent on packaging? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Shopping is not as simple as you may think! Much has to be done for the producers before putting the products on the shelf.
Color, for example, changes a lot according to what the producers are trying to sell. Health foods are packed in greens, yellows or browns because we think of these as healthy colors.
Whe... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle266.txt | Shopping is not as simple as you may think! Much has to be done for the producers before putting the products on the shelf.
Color, for example, changes a lot according to what the producers are trying to sell. Health foods are packed in greens, yellows or browns because we think of these as healthy colors.
When some ki... | [
"$ 24",
"$ 36",
"$ 40",
"$ 60"
] |
In a science lab, what device would you use to measure the volume of a liquid? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In a science lab, what device would you use to measure the volume of a liquid? | graduated cylinder | science | null | null | null | yardstick | anemometer | Richter scale | graduated cylinder | Measuring devices must be used correctly to get accurate measurements. Figure below shows the correct way to use a graduated cylinder to measure the volume of a liquid. | null | null | null |
Why didn't George Cayley make his plane fly? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The man who learned to fly
It is publicly accepted that it was the Wright brothers that invented the plane, but actually George Cayley knew how to make a plane a century before the Wright brothers took off. If only he'd got the internal combustion engine to work.
During the 18thand 19thcenturies, scientists a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23402.txt | The man who learned to fly
It is publicly accepted that it was the Wright brothers that invented the plane, but actually George Cayley knew how to make a plane a century before the Wright brothers took off. If only he'd got the internal combustion engine to work.
During the 18thand 19thcenturies, scientists and the pu... | [
"Because he was short of money.",
"Because he didn' t get support from the government.",
"Because he didn't have the internal combustion engine.",
"Because he didn't have a pilot."
] |
Jack was worried because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People sometimes like to read stories of dogs very much. They think that dogs are much cleverer than cats, sheep, cows or other animals in their homes.
One of my best friends, Bob, has a dog named Jack. Every Sunday afternoon, Bob and Jack have a walk in the park nearby. Jack likes these walks very much. One S... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1171.txt | People sometimes like to read stories of dogs very much. They think that dogs are much cleverer than cats, sheep, cows or other animals in their homes.
One of my best friends, Bob, has a dog named Jack. Every Sunday afternoon, Bob and Jack have a walk in the park nearby. Jack likes these walks very much. One Sunday aft... | [
"he wanted to eat something",
"it was Sunday afternoon again",
"he was not feeling well",
"he wanted his master to take him for a walk"
] |
According to the author, if you _ , you can be trusted. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's not about how much money you make, and it's not about who your daddy is. We're talking about being attractive in general, whether it's on a job interview or just gaining the respect of your colleagues . . .
Ask lots of questions
If you come across as a know-it-all (even if you really do know it all!), it ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4228.txt | It's not about how much money you make, and it's not about who your daddy is. We're talking about being attractive in general, whether it's on a job interview or just gaining the respect of your colleagues . . .
Ask lots of questions
If you come across as a know-it-all (even if you really do know it all!), it really pu... | [
"always smile and show your pearly teeth",
"keep asking lots of questions",
"are interested in other people's personal affairs",
"always wear clothes that fit you"
] |
Detective stories are stories about _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John Smith was a writer, who wrote detective stories for magazines , though he never dealt with criminals . One evening he could not finish an end for a story. He sat in his study , but he had no ideas. So he decided to go to the cinema.
When he came back, he found that he had had a visitor. Someone had broken... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1620.txt | John Smith was a writer, who wrote detective stories for magazines , though he never dealt with criminals . One evening he could not finish an end for a story. He sat in his study , but he had no ideas. So he decided to go to the cinema.
When he came back, he found that he had had a visitor. Someone had broken into his... | [
"science",
"children",
"the future",
"the police"
] |
Why are children becoming more inactive in study? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"It hurts me more than you,''and "This is for your own good.''These are the statements my mother used to make years ago when I had to learn Latin,clean my room,stay home and do homework.
That was before we entered the permissive period in educafion in which we decided it was all right not to push our children ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6454.txt | "It hurts me more than you,''and "This is for your own good.''These are the statements my mother used to make years ago when I had to learn Latin,clean my room,stay home and do homework.
That was before we entered the permissive period in educafion in which we decided it was all right not to push our children to achiev... | [
"Because they watch TV too often",
"Because they have done too much homework.",
"Because they have to fulfill too many duties.",
"Because teachers are too strict with them."
] |
According to the passage, nowadays British people _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Over the centuries the French have lost a number of famous battles with the British. However, they've always felt superior in the kitchen. France has for centuries had a reputation for cooking excellence, and Britain for some of the worst cooking in the world. But according to a recent survey, _
In the survey... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8347.txt | Over the centuries the French have lost a number of famous battles with the British. However, they've always felt superior in the kitchen. France has for centuries had a reputation for cooking excellence, and Britain for some of the worst cooking in the world. But according to a recent survey, _
In the survey, 71% of ... | [
"cook less at home than the French every day",
"no longer eat roast beef and over-cooked vegetables",
"are more willing to try cooking all kinds of new foods",
"buy more cookbooks than French people do"
] |
The people in the restaurant all ran out because _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once an old man was walking in a street with his horse. It was raining hard. The old man was cold because he was walking in the rain. He wanted to stay in a restaurant.
It was a quarter past three in the afternoon. The old man got to a small restaurant. A lot of people crowded in it. The old man couldn't come ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle253.txt | Once an old man was walking in a street with his horse. It was raining hard. The old man was cold because he was walking in the rain. He wanted to stay in a restaurant.
It was a quarter past three in the afternoon. The old man got to a small restaurant. A lot of people crowded in it. The old man couldn't come near the ... | [
"They want to see the old man",
"they wanted the horse eat fish",
"the old man told them the horse came",
"There was no fire over the stove"
] |
Which animal is NOT mentioned in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When humans and nature go head to head, nature often ends up losing. Rivers get polluted. Trees are knocked down. Natural resources are exhausted. That's what makes the Galapagos Islands so special--it's one of he few places on the Earth that nature can truly call its own.
For people used to having wild animal... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7891.txt | When humans and nature go head to head, nature often ends up losing. Rivers get polluted. Trees are knocked down. Natural resources are exhausted. That's what makes the Galapagos Islands so special--it's one of he few places on the Earth that nature can truly call its own.
For people used to having wild animals run at ... | [
"Whales.",
"Sea lions.",
"Goats.",
"Dolphins."
] |
Which Chinese film won an award for best foreign film? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know what Oscar is? When did it start? Maybe you can find the background of the awards in the following passage.
The awards started in 1929. Their full title is "The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards". The Academy is a group of people who have worked in the film industry for many years.... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2085.txt | Do you know what Oscar is? When did it start? Maybe you can find the background of the awards in the following passage.
The awards started in 1929. Their full title is "The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences Awards". The Academy is a group of people who have worked in the film industry for many years. They dec... | [
"Crouching Dragon, Hidden Tiger.",
"Crouching and Hidden Dragon and Tiger.",
"Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon.",
"Crouching, Dragon, Hiding Tiger."
] |
What may make the cable stay in place on the moon? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Think about the longest elevator ride that you've ever taken. Whether you rose five or 100 floors, it probably took less than a few minutes. Now imagine riding in an elevator higher and higher as it climbs for nearly a day. When you reach the top floor, prepare for views that are really out of this world. You'... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12997.txt | Think about the longest elevator ride that you've ever taken. Whether you rose five or 100 floors, it probably took less than a few minutes. Now imagine riding in an elevator higher and higher as it climbs for nearly a day. When you reach the top floor, prepare for views that are really out of this world. You'll be in ... | [
"The elevator car on the moon.",
"The elevator fastened to the cable.",
"The pull of gravity from the earth.",
"The speed of the moon orbiting the earth."
] |
Rohan owns a 20-square meter coconut farm. Each square meter has 2 coconut trees and each tree has 6 coconuts. If the coconuts can be harvested every 3 months and each coconut costs $0.50, how much will he earn after 6 months? | Rohan has a total of 20 x 2 = <<20*2=40>>40 coconut trees.
And he has a total of 40 x 6 = <<40*6=240>>240 coconuts.
So, the total coconut he will have after 6 months is 240 x 2= <<240*2=480>>480.
Therefore, the total amount he will earn is 480 x $0.50 = $<<480*0.5=240>>240.
#### 240 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Rohan owns a 20-square meter coconut farm. Each square meter has 2 coconut trees and each tree has 6 coconuts. If the coconuts can be harvested every 3 months and each coconut costs $0.50, how much will he earn after 6 months? | Rohan has a total of 20 x 2 = <<20*2=40>>40 coconut trees.
And he has a total of 40 x 6 = <<40*6=240>>240 coconuts.
So, the total coconut he will have after 6 months is 240 x 2= <<240*2=480>>480.
Therefore, the total amount he will earn is 480 x $0.50 = $<<480*0.5=240>>240.
#### 240 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How many sets of chromosomes do gametes contain? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How many sets of chromosomes do gametes contain? | single | science | null | null | null | eight | twelve | four | single | null | null | null | |
The passage implies that_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Things you need to know about studying there
Study style
Since the 1950s, the Netherlands has had courses in English especially for foreign students. Students are expected to be critical of what they read and hear, and to be able of working independently. Foreign students will soon notice that at Dutch institu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1987.txt | Things you need to know about studying there
Study style
Since the 1950s, the Netherlands has had courses in English especially for foreign students. Students are expected to be critical of what they read and hear, and to be able of working independently. Foreign students will soon notice that at Dutch institutions for... | [
"it is easier to find a room in Netherlands",
"it is difficult to find a room in Netherlands",
"your host institution will surely find a room for you",
"the international relations office can find a room for you"
] |
Steven's leaving _ for vacation. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Peter: What are you doing for vacation, Steven?
Steven: I'm visiting my aunt in San Francisco. My brother's staying there. He's joining a club.
Peter: Oh? When are you going?
Steven: Next Friday.
Peter: How long are you staying?
Steven: I'm staying at my aunt's home for four days. I'm going sightseein... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5631.txt | Peter: What are you doing for vacation, Steven?
Steven: I'm visiting my aunt in San Francisco. My brother's staying there. He's joining a club.
Peter: Oh? When are you going?
Steven: Next Friday.
Peter: How long are you staying?
Steven: I'm staying at my aunt's home for four days. I'm going sightseeing in San ... | [
"tomorrow",
"next month",
"next Friday",
"next year"
] |
We may infer from the tips that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When the musical sound rings you, you immediately reach for your pocket ready to have a chat. But although you probably use it all the time, have you ever thought about the manners related to talking on the phone? If you haven't, here are some tips to guide you.
*Always give the person you are calling plenty o... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9034.txt | When the musical sound rings you, you immediately reach for your pocket ready to have a chat. But although you probably use it all the time, have you ever thought about the manners related to talking on the phone? If you haven't, here are some tips to guide you.
*Always give the person you are calling plenty of time to... | [
"some people didn't pay much attention to manners while making cell phone calls.",
"You must hang up quickly if the person you are calling is not the one you want.",
"calling people too early or too late is not polite.",
"almost everyone has got a cell phone."
] |
Mary is counting the number of minnows in the pond. 40% of the minnows have red bellies, 30% have green bellies and the rest have white bellies. If 20 minnows have red bellies, how many minnows have white bellies? | First find the total number of minnows by dividing the number of red minnows by the percentage of minnows that are red: 20 minnows / 40% = 50 minnows
Then subtract the percentages of red- and green-bellied minnows to find the percentage of white-bellied minnows: 100% - 40% - 30% = 30%
Then multiply the total number of ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mary is counting the number of minnows in the pond. 40% of the minnows have red bellies, 30% have green bellies and the rest have white bellies. If 20 minnows have red bellies, how many minnows have white bellies? | First find the total number of minnows by dividing the number of red minnows by the percentage of minnows that are red: 20 minnows / 40% = 50 minnows
Then subtract the percentages of red- and green-bellied minnows to find the percentage of white-bellied minnows: 100% - 40% - 30% = 30%
Then multiply the total number of ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Hendricks buys a guitar for $200, which is 20% less than what Gerald bought the same guitar for. How much did Gerald pay for his guitar? | Let G be the price Gerald paid for his guitar.
Then 0.8 * G = $200
So G = $200 / 0.8 = $<<200/0.8=250>>250
#### 250 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Hendricks buys a guitar for $200, which is 20% less than what Gerald bought the same guitar for. How much did Gerald pay for his guitar? | Let G be the price Gerald paid for his guitar.
Then 0.8 * G = $200
So G = $200 / 0.8 = $<<200/0.8=250>>250
#### 250 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The writer thinks that _ are the safest. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people love going on a trip by plane, because planes are fast. But an airport is usually far away from the city, and it usually takes hours to get out of the airport and into the city. You have to get there and wait for the plane to _ for hours. You can not open the window, and you can not have delicious... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2336.txt | Many people love going on a trip by plane, because planes are fast. But an airport is usually far away from the city, and it usually takes hours to get out of the airport and into the city. You have to get there and wait for the plane to _ for hours. You can not open the window, and you can not have delicious food.
I ... | [
"trains",
"planes",
"boats",
"cars"
] |
What may teachers not do? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is my school. There are many trees and flowers in it. The teaching building is big and tall. There is a big playground in our school..It is very nice to have it . After 4:30 in the afternoon, many students come to the playground to play football and some students play table tennis in the table tennis room... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3697.txt | This is my school. There are many trees and flowers in it. The teaching building is big and tall. There is a big playground in our school..It is very nice to have it . After 4:30 in the afternoon, many students come to the playground to play football and some students play table tennis in the table tennis room.
There a... | [
"give the students lessons.",
"play football and table tennis with the students.",
"don't like some students.",
"help students study"
] |
What can we know about TechShop from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Maurice Mountain is a retired lawyer in Washington, D.C. He developed a prototype for a device he calls the Presto Emergency Boat Ladder. His invention is a small folding ladder that attaches to the side of a boat to help people who fall into the water. Mr. Mountain plans to mass-produce his boat ladder.
He c... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10945.txt | Maurice Mountain is a retired lawyer in Washington, D.C. He developed a prototype for a device he calls the Presto Emergency Boat Ladder. His invention is a small folding ladder that attaches to the side of a boat to help people who fall into the water. Mr. Mountain plans to mass-produce his boat ladder.
He created hi... | [
"TechShop is founded by Maurice Mountain.",
"TechShop puts high-tech dreams within reach.",
"TechShop is a non-profit organization.",
"TechShop offers its members more ideas."
] |
What does the word that in Para.7 refers to ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On the first day of school, Jack found a little old lady with a warm smile."Hi, handsome. My name is Rose. I'm 87 years old."she said.
"Why are you in university at such a YOUNG age?" Jack asked.
"I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married, have a couple of kids, and then retired and travel." she answered.
J... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5079.txt | On the first day of school, Jack found a little old lady with a warm smile."Hi, handsome. My name is Rose. I'm 87 years old."she said.
"Why are you in university at such a YOUNG age?" Jack asked.
"I'm here to meet a rich husband, get married, have a couple of kids, and then retired and travel." she answered.
Jack knew ... | [
"Growing older.",
"Growing up",
"Staying young",
"Being happy"
] |
What can we learn about Amelia Atwater - Rhodes? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was on her 14th birthday that her first book ,In the Forest of the Night, was accepted for publication. It was a huge success gaining the attention of millions of young readers. At 16, her second novel,Demon in My View, also reached the bookstores. Several books later, the teenage author still works away in... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12929.txt | It was on her 14th birthday that her first book ,In the Forest of the Night, was accepted for publication. It was a huge success gaining the attention of millions of young readers. At 16, her second novel,Demon in My View, also reached the bookstores. Several books later, the teenage author still works away in her room... | [
"Reading widely helped her a lot in her career.",
"She found getting a book published was easy.",
"Vampires have been the only characters in her books.",
"Her parents began to teach her to make up stories when she was 3."
] |
What kind of people may not know the word "duang"? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The character "duang" is so new that it does not even exist in the Chinese dictionary. But it has already spread like wildfire online in China, appearing more than 8 million times on China's micro-blogging site Weibo, where it spawned a top-trending hashtag that drew 312,000 discussions among 15,000 users. On... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9931.txt | The character "duang" is so new that it does not even exist in the Chinese dictionary. But it has already spread like wildfire online in China, appearing more than 8 million times on China's micro-blogging site Weibo, where it spawned a top-trending hashtag that drew 312,000 discussions among 15,000 users. On China's ... | [
"the old who are over sixties",
"the young who are in fashion",
"a boy who has dropped out of school",
"a woman who never surfs the internet"
] |
What would probably be the best title for this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The story happened during the Second World War. An old man lived in a small town of Germany. He had three sons and they all worked in the same factory where he had worked. After the war had begun, his sons were all made to join the army one after another and they all died in the fights. The old man was very sa... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2838.txt | The story happened during the Second World War. An old man lived in a small town of Germany. He had three sons and they all worked in the same factory where he had worked. After the war had begun, his sons were all made to join the army one after another and they all died in the fights. The old man was very sad. He did... | [
"An Old Man and His Three Sons",
"Hitler is a Foolish Pig",
"It's Hitler's Hometown",
"It's Pigs' Hometown"
] |
The purpose of this passage is to tell us _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was very sympathetic with world leaders burdened with resolving conflicts between nations. When my three children were young, in most days it was hard to keep my house from becoming a war zone. It got worse as they grew older. Three years ago, Zack, then 16, couldn't make it through a day without playing tri... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6054.txt | I was very sympathetic with world leaders burdened with resolving conflicts between nations. When my three children were young, in most days it was hard to keep my house from becoming a war zone. It got worse as they grew older. Three years ago, Zack, then 16, couldn't make it through a day without playing tricks on hi... | [
"how to solve family problems",
"how a mother shows her love to her children",
"how to treat kids in a more sensible way",
"the value of understanding between parents and children"
] |
Most online shoppers are _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Who needs a shopping mall if you have Taobao?" says Wang Lin, 28, a writer in Beijing. Taobao, China's largest online shopping site, becomes an important part of Wang Lin's life. She spends lots of money on Taobao.
Most online shoppers like Wang are students or young workers, More women shop on line than ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4416.txt | "Who needs a shopping mall if you have Taobao?" says Wang Lin, 28, a writer in Beijing. Taobao, China's largest online shopping site, becomes an important part of Wang Lin's life. She spends lots of money on Taobao.
Most online shoppers like Wang are students or young workers, More women shop on line than men. Clot... | [
"young",
"old",
"men",
"women"
] |
According to the passage, Westerners _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most Westerners--particularly most Americans--are not nearly as concerned about protocol in social matters as Chinese people are. America is a nation of immigrants. It's made up of people from all over the world, all of whom bring their own traditions and habits with them. Thus you needn't worry much about "... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12823.txt | Most Westerners--particularly most Americans--are not nearly as concerned about protocol in social matters as Chinese people are. America is a nation of immigrants. It's made up of people from all over the world, all of whom bring their own traditions and habits with them. Thus you needn't worry much about "proper" b... | [
"care what they wear very much",
"care who offers the first toast at dinner",
"do the same things as Chinese do",
"don't care what you wear, who sits next to whom"
] |
What's the main purpose of the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If your dog or cat is eating grass, it means it's going to rain.
False maybe. There' s no evidence that when a dog or cat is eating grass in the front yard, it' s going to rain. But then, there's no evidence that it isn't going to rain, either. Doctors think dogs and cats eat grass to help make their stomach... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18930.txt | If your dog or cat is eating grass, it means it's going to rain.
False maybe. There' s no evidence that when a dog or cat is eating grass in the front yard, it' s going to rain. But then, there's no evidence that it isn't going to rain, either. Doctors think dogs and cats eat grass to help make their stomach better o... | [
"To give advice on health",
"To provide information about certain stories",
"To test people on their knowledge of animals",
"To report the latest discoveries in science"
] |
It's better to write a poem with rhymes because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mother's Day is the time you say "thank you" to your mom. Stop shopping at the store. Flowers and other things in stores are too common to mention. You can choose a special gift for Mother's Day! Just try staying close to home--and heart --write a Mother's Day poem for her.
Use your head. Think of special mome... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3626.txt | Mother's Day is the time you say "thank you" to your mom. Stop shopping at the store. Flowers and other things in stores are too common to mention. You can choose a special gift for Mother's Day! Just try staying close to home--and heart --write a Mother's Day poem for her.
Use your head. Think of special moments when ... | [
"it is easier to read and remember",
"it makes the poem more interesting",
"it shows the unforgettable moments",
"it shows how things are connected"
] |
What are different forms of the same gene? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are different forms of the same gene? | alleles | science | null | null | null | nuerons | genomes | peptides | alleles | Homologous chromosomes form a pair, one from each parent. Homologous chromosomes are similar in size and shape, and contain the same genes, though they may have different alleles. Alleles are alternative forms of the same gene. This diagram represents two pairs of homologous chromosomes. | null | null | null |
What's the passage mainly about? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many parents like setting family rules for their kids. When kids break rules, parents will give them some punishments, which aren't included in rules. In fact, when you tell your kids about a new rule, you should talk with them about the price they should pay for breaking the rule -- what the punishment will b... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1581.txt | Many parents like setting family rules for their kids. When kids break rules, parents will give them some punishments, which aren't included in rules. In fact, when you tell your kids about a new rule, you should talk with them about the price they should pay for breaking the rule -- what the punishment will be.
Punish... | [
"How to make rules.",
"Why to make rules.",
"Why to punish kids.",
"How to educate kids."
] |
If you want to share a story of your pets with the readers, you need to send it to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Share With Us
Would you like to have your writing published in this magazine? Then let us know! We pay for stories, anecdotes and jokes:
Anecdotes and Jokes $50
What made you laugh recently? A funny sign? A colleague's behaviour? Got a joke? Send it in for Laughter is the Best Medicine! Email: Juliet@sws.com
... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12822.txt | Share With Us
Would you like to have your writing published in this magazine? Then let us know! We pay for stories, anecdotes and jokes:
Anecdotes and Jokes $50
What made you laugh recently? A funny sign? A colleague's behaviour? Got a joke? Send it in for Laughter is the Best Medicine! Email: Juliet@sws.com
Smart Ani... | [
"Anecdotes and Jokes",
"Smart Animals",
"Power of Love",
"My Story"
] |
The teacher thought at first that the farmer _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Two strangers were sitting together in a plane . They were on a long journey . One of the men was a teacher . The other was a farmer .
They sat without talking for a while , then the farmer said , " Let's do something to pass the time ."
" What do you want to do ?" the teacher asked .
" We can ask each other r... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1116.txt | Two strangers were sitting together in a plane . They were on a long journey . One of the men was a teacher . The other was a farmer .
They sat without talking for a while , then the farmer said , " Let's do something to pass the time ."
" What do you want to do ?" the teacher asked .
" We can ask each other riddles ( ... | [
"would fail the game",
"knew more then he.",
"could answer any riddles .",
"would win the game ."
] |
Which of the following is a good way to stop us putting on weight during holidays? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you love holidays but hate the increase of weight that follows? You are not alone. Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about the weight that comes along with these delicious foods.
With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. T... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5000.txt | Do you love holidays but hate the increase of weight that follows? You are not alone. Holidays are happy days with pleasure and delicious foods. Many people, however, are worried about the weight that comes along with these delicious foods.
With proper planning, though, it is possible to control your weight. The idea i... | [
"Don't take exercise and have a rest.",
"Just have clear soup and fruit or vegetables.",
"Drink a large glass of water before eating.",
"Use a big plate and fill it with beef and chicken."
] |
Which underground station is closest to the British Museum? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The British Museum first opened in the 18th Century largely based on the collections of the scientist Sir Hans Sloane.
The current neoclassical building was founded nearly a century later and is quadrangular with four wings and a great classical appearance. Inside is a courtyard, the Great Court, covered with ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19142.txt | The British Museum first opened in the 18th Century largely based on the collections of the scientist Sir Hans Sloane.
The current neoclassical building was founded nearly a century later and is quadrangular with four wings and a great classical appearance. Inside is a courtyard, the Great Court, covered with a special... | [
"Tottenham Court Road.",
"Russell Square.",
"Euston Road.",
"Holborn."
] |
When you turn on the radio _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Turn on the radio. A program will come out from a broadcasting station miles and miles away. We know that sounds and music themselves couldn't travel that distance through space .There must be something that brings the program from the station. But what is this silent carrier ( ) ?
This is known as radio waves... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3966.txt | Turn on the radio. A program will come out from a broadcasting station miles and miles away. We know that sounds and music themselves couldn't travel that distance through space .There must be something that brings the program from the station. But what is this silent carrier ( ) ?
This is known as radio waves. However... | [
"you can see a program",
"you can hear a program",
"a picture will appear",
"you can feel the electric current."
] |
The writer is probably _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Monday - 9:00 p.m. PT (11:00 p.m. CT) (Midnight ET)
I love to answer questions about children's health. Some questions and their answers become articles, FAQ's, Updates, Fast Facts, Top Tips, or Guidelines here on the site. I answer others in real time during chat. Either way, here is how to submit a question ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22927.txt | Monday - 9:00 p.m. PT (11:00 p.m. CT) (Midnight ET)
I love to answer questions about children's health. Some questions and their answers become articles, FAQ's, Updates, Fast Facts, Top Tips, or Guidelines here on the site. I answer others in real time during chat. Either way, here is how to submit a question -
I am av... | [
"an advertiser",
"a lawyer",
"a teacher",
"an adviser"
] |
As is meant by the author, thorns of a rose _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A metaphor is a poetic device that deals with comparison. It compares similar qualities of two dissimilar objects. With a simple metaphor, one object becomes the other: Love is a rose. Although this does not sound like a particularly rich image, a metaphor can communicate so much about a particular image that ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high602.txt | A metaphor is a poetic device that deals with comparison. It compares similar qualities of two dissimilar objects. With a simple metaphor, one object becomes the other: Love is a rose. Although this does not sound like a particularly rich image, a metaphor can communicate so much about a particular image that poets use... | [
"add a new element to the image of love",
"protect the rose from harm",
"symbolize reduced love",
"cause acute suffering"
] |
It can be inferred that _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When many people are worried that there are no more heroes in the modern era two university students who lost their lives to rescue drowning children have shown that heroes still exist .
According to the Inner Mongolia Morning Post, the tragedy occurred on the afternoon of December 14, 2002 when three schoo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7886.txt | When many people are worried that there are no more heroes in the modern era two university students who lost their lives to rescue drowning children have shown that heroes still exist .
According to the Inner Mongolia Morning Post, the tragedy occurred on the afternoon of December 14, 2002 when three school student... | [
"people think little of the two university students' death",
"the ice on the lake wasn't strong enough to skate on",
"some students regretted for what they had done",
"heroes don't agree with the steps of modern times"
] |
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