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Tony is driving his car between his town and a friend's down. The towns are 120 miles apart and he gets there in 3 hours. The next day, he is driving to see another friend who lives 200 miles away from his friend. If he drives at the same speed, how long will the drive take? | He is driving 40 MPH because 120 / 3 = <<120/3=40>>40
It will take him 5 hours because 200 / 40 = <<200/40=5>>5
#### 5 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tony is driving his car between his town and a friend's down. The towns are 120 miles apart and he gets there in 3 hours. The next day, he is driving to see another friend who lives 200 miles away from his friend. If he drives at the same speed, how long will the drive take? | He is driving 40 MPH because 120 / 3 = <<120/3=40>>40
It will take him 5 hours because 200 / 40 = <<200/40=5>>5
#### 5 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
As a boy, Charles Dickens' dream was _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812 in Portsmouth.Finances were a constant concern for his family.The expenses of having a large family were too much for his father's salary.In fact, when Charles was just four months old, the family moved to a smaller home to cut expenses.
At a very young age, despite... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6993.txt | Charles Dickens was born on February 7, 1812 in Portsmouth.Finances were a constant concern for his family.The expenses of having a large family were too much for his father's salary.In fact, when Charles was just four months old, the family moved to a smaller home to cut expenses.
At a very young age, despite his fami... | [
"to be a writer",
"to be a gentleman",
"to work in a factory",
"to support his family"
] |
What made China's winter athletes get such a success? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was an exciting moment for Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo, a retired married _ from Harbin, China. It was also a great moment for China because it was the country's first gold medal in the pairs figure skating competition at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.
Everyone was very quiet when Shen and Zhao were ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1626.txt | It was an exciting moment for Shen Xue and Zhao Hongbo, a retired married _ from Harbin, China. It was also a great moment for China because it was the country's first gold medal in the pairs figure skating competition at the 2010 Vancouver Winter Olympic Games.
Everyone was very quiet when Shen and Zhao were skating o... | [
"Luck.",
"A chance.",
"Hard work and a little luck.",
"The country's support."
] |
When can the string be taken away? _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A young father was visiting an old neighbor. They were standing in the old man's garden,and talking about children. The young man said,"How strict should parents be with their children?"
The old man pointed to a string between a big strong tree and a thin young one."Please untie that string," he said.The young... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3125.txt | A young father was visiting an old neighbor. They were standing in the old man's garden,and talking about children. The young man said,"How strict should parents be with their children?"
The old man pointed to a string between a big strong tree and a thin young one."Please untie that string," he said.The young man unti... | [
"When the old man has left",
"After you have untied it",
"When the young man has untied it next time",
"When the young tree grows strong enough"
] |
Velocity is a vector that has both direction and what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Velocity is a vector that has both direction and what? | magnitude | science | null | null | null | radiation | variable | latitude | magnitude | Because acceleration is velocity in m/s divided by time in s, the SI units for acceleration are m/s 2 , meters per second squared or meters per second per second, which literally means by how many meters per second the velocity changes every second. Recall that velocity is a vector—it has both magnitude and direction. ... | null | null | null |
Competitive games prepare children for their adult life by _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a cry of rage, and a tennis racket crashes to the ground. Jake,age 7,has just lost another match and is now in tears beside the court. His sister Sally, just one year older, looks at her mother and rolls her eyes: it is hard to enjoy winning when this keeps happening. It is not an unusual situation, a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19802.txt | There is a cry of rage, and a tennis racket crashes to the ground. Jake,age 7,has just lost another match and is now in tears beside the court. His sister Sally, just one year older, looks at her mother and rolls her eyes: it is hard to enjoy winning when this keeps happening. It is not an unusual situation, and it is ... | [
"enabling them to know to handle life's ups and downs",
"allowing them to succeed in the complex world of adult life",
"Ending their feeling about the world when they lose",
"Helping them to smile even when they are disappointed"
] |
The fact that Americans do not waste words tells us _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One observation made by visitors is that Americans frequently prefer to answer with a brief "Yes", "No", "Sure", or the very popular "Yeah" rather than a longer reply. But brief replies do not mean Americans are impolite, rude or limited mentally. Very often, Americans are rushed and may greet you with a hurri... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21913.txt | One observation made by visitors is that Americans frequently prefer to answer with a brief "Yes", "No", "Sure", or the very popular "Yeah" rather than a longer reply. But brief replies do not mean Americans are impolite, rude or limited mentally. Very often, Americans are rushed and may greet you with a hurried "Hi". ... | [
"they answer quickly",
"they choose words carefully",
"they like to reply briefly",
"they are impolite to others"
] |
In which of the following situations do we most probably use the expression "curiosity killed the cat"? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cats are the most popular pets among Americans. So it is not surprising that there are a lot of expressions about cats. Some cats like to catch small birds, like canaries . If someone looks very proud and satisfied with himself, we say "he looks like the cat that ate the canary."
Sometimes, a cat likes to pla... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2068.txt | Cats are the most popular pets among Americans. So it is not surprising that there are a lot of expressions about cats. Some cats like to catch small birds, like canaries . If someone looks very proud and satisfied with himself, we say "he looks like the cat that ate the canary."
Sometimes, a cat likes to play with a ... | [
"Someone always asked a lady her age or weight and it made her angry.",
"Someone promised to keep a secret but he failed to do so.",
"Someone won the first prize in an English singing competition and he felt very excited.",
"Someone tried to swim across the Yangtze River with his newly broken legs."
] |
Which of the following is Not true according to the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am wearing a small red ribbon this morning to remind myself and others around me that today is World AIDS Day.
The red ribbon, an international symbol of AIDS awareness, is gaining increasing public recognition as more Chinese, from top leaders to movie stars, wear it today.
Gone were the days when the topic... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5641.txt | I am wearing a small red ribbon this morning to remind myself and others around me that today is World AIDS Day.
The red ribbon, an international symbol of AIDS awareness, is gaining increasing public recognition as more Chinese, from top leaders to movie stars, wear it today.
Gone were the days when the topic of HIV/A... | [
"The topic of HIV/AIDS was a public and media taboo in the past.",
"The topic of HIV/AIDS is now still a public and media taboo.",
"Now a lot of people with HIV/AIDS have come forward to share their experiences on TV.",
"The writer wears a small red ribbon because today is World AIDS Day."
] |
According to the text, if your mum is overprotective, you'd better _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A funny thing about mums is that they always want what is best for their children. Many parents still find themselves worrying when they can't be there to watch over their children, which in turn leads them to be overprotective. Of course, the funny thing about teenagers is that they often feel _ by overprote... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22423.txt | A funny thing about mums is that they always want what is best for their children. Many parents still find themselves worrying when they can't be there to watch over their children, which in turn leads them to be overprotective. Of course, the funny thing about teenagers is that they often feel _ by overprotective par... | [
"stick to your own opinion until she accepts it",
"talk to make her better understand your situation",
"have someone else involved to change her mind",
"give up your opinion to reach a conclusion"
] |
PATT teaches students to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A program in the United States invites young people to visit a prison. The goal is to teach them to avoid bad choices and bad influences that could put them behind bars for life.
Students can take a tour of the prison, in school groups or by themselves.At the end, the young people sit down for a discussion w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22849.txt | A program in the United States invites young people to visit a prison. The goal is to teach them to avoid bad choices and bad influences that could put them behind bars for life.
Students can take a tour of the prison, in school groups or by themselves.At the end, the young people sit down for a discussion with some ... | [
"care about people around them",
"do something for the prisoners",
"be careful about making decisions",
"improve awareness of personal safety"
] |
Microsoft grew at a time when_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last week,Bill Gates retired from full-time work at the world's biggest computer software company, Microsoft.He will remain chairman of the company he established with Paul Allen in nineteen seventy-five.
Mister Gates leaves Microsoft at a time of change in the computing industry.Microsoft grew at a time when ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17115.txt | Last week,Bill Gates retired from full-time work at the world's biggest computer software company, Microsoft.He will remain chairman of the company he established with Paul Allen in nineteen seventy-five.
Mister Gates leaves Microsoft at a time of change in the computing industry.Microsoft grew at a time when personal ... | [
"'smart phones' connect people to Internet",
"Vista was put into market",
"Personal Computers were on every desk and in every home",
"Computers became the main computing tools"
] |
Mary told Mrs Herman_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mary is twenty-three years old. She is a nurse at a big hospital. She is very kind, and all of her patients like her very much.
One day she was out shopping when she saw an old woman waiting to cross a busy street. Mary wanted to cross the street, too, so she went over to help the woman cross. When Mary was ne... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2091.txt | Mary is twenty-three years old. She is a nurse at a big hospital. She is very kind, and all of her patients like her very much.
One day she was out shopping when she saw an old woman waiting to cross a busy street. Mary wanted to cross the street, too, so she went over to help the woman cross. When Mary was near her, s... | [
"to cross the street until the light was red",
"not to cross the street until the light was red",
"to cross the street until the light was green",
"not to cross the street until the light was green"
] |
At 9:30 pm, the writer begins to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am not sure when I started listening to the radio. In the evening, I like listening to some talk programmes. The host's beautiful voice makes me relax. The host often has the same feelings as the audience about love, friendship, life and so on. I am often moved to tears. I usually go to bed at 9:30 pm an... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle931.txt | I am not sure when I started listening to the radio. In the evening, I like listening to some talk programmes. The host's beautiful voice makes me relax. The host often has the same feelings as the audience about love, friendship, life and so on. I am often moved to tears. I usually go to bed at 9:30 pm and then I ... | [
"think about what to do tomorrow",
"listen to the play",
"send short messages to his friends",
"call his family"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is not enough oil in the world now. As time goes by, it becomes less and less, so what are we going to do when it runs out? Perhaps we will go back to using horses, carriages and bicycles.
In the Second World War, some people didn't use gas made from petroleum in their cars. They made gas from wood and ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3.txt | There is not enough oil in the world now. As time goes by, it becomes less and less, so what are we going to do when it runs out? Perhaps we will go back to using horses, carriages and bicycles.
In the Second World War, some people didn't use gas made from petroleum in their cars. They made gas from wood and plants in... | [
"There is more petroleum than we can use now.",
"Trees are needed for some other things besides making gas.",
"We got electricity from ocean tides in the old days.",
"Gas wasn't used to run cars in the Second World War."
] |
Lots of volcanoes form along which boundaries? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Lots of volcanoes form along which boundaries? | subduction plate boundaries | science | null | null | null | geyser plate boundaries | deposit plate bounderies | basalt plate boundaries | subduction plate boundaries | Lots of volcanoes form along subduction plate boundaries. The edges of the Pacific Plate are a long subduction boundary. Lines of volcanoes can form at subduction zones on oceanic or continental crust. Japan is an example of a volcanic arc on oceanic crust. The Cascade Range and Andes Mountains are volcanic arcs on con... | null | null | null |
Which of the following do you think is the best title of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The fact that blind people can see things using other parts of their bodies apart from their eyes may help us understand our feeling about color1. If they sense color1 differences, then perhaps we, too, are affected by color1 without knowing it.
Salesmen have discovered by experience over a long period ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17280.txt | The fact that blind people can see things using other parts of their bodies apart from their eyes may help us understand our feeling about color1. If they sense color1 differences, then perhaps we, too, are affected by color1 without knowing it.
Salesmen have discovered by experience over a long period of time t... | [
"Colors and sales",
"Colors and feelings",
"The blind and color1s",
"Preferences for color1s"
] |
When the father became seriously ill, he and his son were _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Kindergartens( ) may teach you very important things you need to know.Dancy, a 5-year-old boy, saved his father's life with the skills he learned.
The boy's father became seriously ill on the way home from a father-son shopping.He couldn't speak and could hardly move, but he tried hard to stop the car safely.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2696.txt | Kindergartens( ) may teach you very important things you need to know.Dancy, a 5-year-old boy, saved his father's life with the skills he learned.
The boy's father became seriously ill on the way home from a father-son shopping.He couldn't speak and could hardly move, but he tried hard to stop the car safely.At that p... | [
"on the highway",
"at home",
"in a shopping center",
"in a hospital"
] |
Most of Chinese people surveyed expect help from _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A recent survey made by BUPA, an international healthcare provider, shows that 54 percent of Chinese people aged between 45 and 54 consider themselves old, while 28 percent say that the thought of getting old upsets them. 25 percent are afraid of getting old, and a third worry about life in old age.
BUPA made ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2211.txt | A recent survey made by BUPA, an international healthcare provider, shows that 54 percent of Chinese people aged between 45 and 54 consider themselves old, while 28 percent say that the thought of getting old upsets them. 25 percent are afraid of getting old, and a third worry about life in old age.
BUPA made the surve... | [
"the government",
"family members",
"insurance companies",
"healthcare providers"
] |
Why did the editor want to interview the couple? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time a married couple celebrated their 25th marriage anniversary . They had become famous in the city for not having a single _ in the period of 25 years. Local newspaper editors had gathered at the occasion to find out the secret of their well known "happy going marriage".
The editor asked, " Sir.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3562.txt | Once upon a time a married couple celebrated their 25th marriage anniversary . They had become famous in the city for not having a single _ in the period of 25 years. Local newspaper editors had gathered at the occasion to find out the secret of their well known "happy going marriage".
The editor asked, " Sir. It's ama... | [
"Because they had an accident.",
"Because they have never argued after marriage.",
"Because they had an ordinary marriage anniversary.",
"Because they saved a horse when they were on honeymoon."
] |
Who is Frank? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today I took Frank to have a training class . We got there earlier than most of the other dogs and _ .
Mr. Brown helped us teach our dogs some skills . When the dog did it, he said, "Good dog!" He was a serious man but he laughed a lot with dogs. He said Frank was smarter than other dogs.
Next to Frank was a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1838.txt | Today I took Frank to have a training class . We got there earlier than most of the other dogs and _ .
Mr. Brown helped us teach our dogs some skills . When the dog did it, he said, "Good dog!" He was a serious man but he laughed a lot with dogs. He said Frank was smarter than other dogs.
Next to Frank was also a sma... | [
"He's a dog.",
"She's a shy girl.",
"He's a quiet boy.",
"She's a teacher."
] |
Who gives Alice a pencil case? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm Alice. Today is Children's Day. I get many presents from my family. Do you want to have a look?
I like toy bears very much. I have five different bears in my room. My mother buys another brown bear for me today. It's very cute;
My uncle gives me a new pencil case; It's so nice. There's an interesting pic... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5575.txt | I'm Alice. Today is Children's Day. I get many presents from my family. Do you want to have a look?
I like toy bears very much. I have five different bears in my room. My mother buys another brown bear for me today. It's very cute;
My uncle gives me a new pencil case; It's so nice. There's an interesting picture on i... | [
"Her grandmother.",
"Her mother.",
"Her sister.",
"Her uncle."
] |
A company has 100 employees. 60% of the employees drive to work. Of the employees who don't drive to work, half take public transportation. How many employees use public transportation to get to work? | Drive to work:100(.60)=60
Don't Drive to work:100-60=<<100-60=40>>40
Public Transportation:40(.50)=<<40*.50=20>>20 employees
#### 20 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A company has 100 employees. 60% of the employees drive to work. Of the employees who don't drive to work, half take public transportation. How many employees use public transportation to get to work? | Drive to work:100(.60)=60
Don't Drive to work:100-60=<<100-60=40>>40
Public Transportation:40(.50)=<<40*.50=20>>20 employees
#### 20 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The author suggests that when men live together _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man living absolutely alone in a desert or forest is free from other people; but he is not absolutely free. His freedom is limited in several ways. Firstly, by the things around him, such as wild animals or cliffs too steep to climb. Secondly, by his own needs: he must have sleep, water, food and shelter f... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15928.txt | A man living absolutely alone in a desert or forest is free from other people; but he is not absolutely free. His freedom is limited in several ways. Firstly, by the things around him, such as wild animals or cliffs too steep to climb. Secondly, by his own needs: he must have sleep, water, food and shelter from extre... | [
"they will have no freedom and have to help others.",
"they can help each other protect against wild animals.",
"they have to work for their own food and shelters",
"everyone's happiness is at the expense of other people's freedom."
] |
In the program title "America's Most Wanted" (line 1, para 3), "most wanted" probably refers to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are hundreds of TV channels in the prefix = st1 /United States. Americans get a lot of entertainment and information from TV. Most people probably watch it for entertainment only. For some people, however, TV is where they get the news of the day. But some new TV programs or shows put entertainment and n... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23965.txt | There are hundreds of TV channels in the prefix = st1 /United States. Americans get a lot of entertainment and information from TV. Most people probably watch it for entertainment only. For some people, however, TV is where they get the news of the day. But some new TV programs or shows put entertainment and news toget... | [
"criminals",
"producers",
"police",
"actors"
] |
The old man said hello to Mr Baker because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr Baker worked in a big factory. He was busy all the time and had little time to rest. One summer, he decided to go to the sea to spend his holidays.
One afternoon, it was very hot. Mr Baker came into a restaurant, sat at a table and wanted to drink. Just then, an old man came up to him and said, "How do you ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3703.txt | Mr Baker worked in a big factory. He was busy all the time and had little time to rest. One summer, he decided to go to the sea to spend his holidays.
One afternoon, it was very hot. Mr Baker came into a restaurant, sat at a table and wanted to drink. Just then, an old man came up to him and said, "How do you do, sir?"... | [
"they were good friends",
"he wanted to ask for some food",
"he wanted to drink with him",
"he wanted to win money"
] |
The clothes in Lovely Clothes Shop are for _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lucy is a nice girl. She is twenty-six. She opens a clothes store. Its name is Lovely Clothes Store. The store is for girls, not for boys. The store has clothes in many colors. Do you want to have a look at the store?
Clothes Colors Price
T-shirts blue, green and whi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1389.txt | Lucy is a nice girl. She is twenty-six. She opens a clothes store. Its name is Lovely Clothes Store. The store is for girls, not for boys. The store has clothes in many colors. Do you want to have a look at the store?
Clothes Colors Price
T-shirts blue, green and white Y... | [
"fathers",
"girls",
"stars",
"boys"
] |
What's the author's purpose in writing this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was six years old, my mom told me that I could find anyone's number in the phone book. I used to look through the phone book for hours trying to find Michael Jordan's phone number. When I couldn't find it, I just dialed seven numbers. When someone answered, I'd ask, "Is that Michael Jordan?" Obviously, ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high787.txt | When I was six years old, my mom told me that I could find anyone's number in the phone book. I used to look through the phone book for hours trying to find Michael Jordan's phone number. When I couldn't find it, I just dialed seven numbers. When someone answered, I'd ask, "Is that Michael Jordan?" Obviously, I always ... | [
"To introduce some skills in playing basketball.",
"To tell us about his dream of becoming a basketball star.",
"To introduce his own experience of playing basketball.",
"To tell us how to balance playing basketball and studying."
] |
What is the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time a married couple celebrated their 25th marriage anniversary . They had become famous in the city for not having a single _ in the period of 25 years. Local newspaper editors had gathered at the occasion to find out the secret of their well known "happy going marriage".
The editor asked, " Sir.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3562.txt | Once upon a time a married couple celebrated their 25th marriage anniversary . They had become famous in the city for not having a single _ in the period of 25 years. Local newspaper editors had gathered at the occasion to find out the secret of their well known "happy going marriage".
The editor asked, " Sir. It's ama... | [
"The happy honeymoon",
"The success of marriage.",
"The death of the horse",
"The twenty _ fifth marriage anniversary"
] |
"Those days are gone, even in Hong Kong" in Paragraph 1 suggests that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Not so long ago almost any student who successfully completed a university degree could find a good career quite easily.Companies toured the academic institutions, competing with each other to select graduates.However, those days are gone, even in Hong Kong, and nowadays graduates often face strong competition... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15967.txt | Not so long ago almost any student who successfully completed a university degree could find a good career quite easily.Companies toured the academic institutions, competing with each other to select graduates.However, those days are gone, even in Hong Kong, and nowadays graduates often face strong competition in the s... | [
"finding a good career used to be easier in Hong Kong than elsewhere",
"now everyone in Hong Kong has an equal chance of finding a good job",
"graduates now face stronger competition in Hong Kong than elsewhere",
"even in Hong Kong companies tour universities trying to select graduates"
] |
There are 1250 pairs of shoes in the warehouse. There are 540 pairs that are blue. The rest are either green or purple. The number of green shoes is equal to the number of purple shoes. How many pairs of purple shoes are in the warehouse? | 1250 - 540 = <<1250-540=710>>710
710/2 = <<710/2=355>>355
There are 355 pairs of purple shoes in the warehouse.
#### 355 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are 1250 pairs of shoes in the warehouse. There are 540 pairs that are blue. The rest are either green or purple. The number of green shoes is equal to the number of purple shoes. How many pairs of purple shoes are in the warehouse? | 1250 - 540 = <<1250-540=710>>710
710/2 = <<710/2=355>>355
There are 355 pairs of purple shoes in the warehouse.
#### 355 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What does power imply is happening to energy? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What does power imply is happening to energy? | being transferred | science | null | null | null | being created | is expanding | being destroyed | being transferred | Examples of Power Examples of power are limited only by the imagination, because there are as many types as there are forms of work and energy. (See Table 7.3 for some examples. ) Sunlight reaching Earth’s surface carries a maximum power of about 1.3 kilowatts per square meter (kW/m 2). A tiny fraction of this is retai... | null | null | null |
What is a feature that prokaryotes lack? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is a feature that prokaryotes lack? | nucleus | science | null | null | null | plasma | epidermis | cell wall | nucleus | No doubt you've had a sore throat before, and you've probably eaten cheese or yogurt. If so, then you've already encountered the amazing world of prokaryotes. Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus. They also lack other membrane-bound organelles. Prokaryotes are tiny. They can only be viewed with a... | null | null | null |
James paves a new parking lot. It is 400 feet by 500 feet. Only 80% of that is useable for parking. It takes 10 square feet to park a car. How many cars can be parked? | The parking lot is 400*500=<<400*500=200000>>200,000
There are 200,000*.8=<<200000*.8=160000>>160,000 square feet of parking space
That means he can park 16,0000/10=16000 cars
#### 16000 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | James paves a new parking lot. It is 400 feet by 500 feet. Only 80% of that is useable for parking. It takes 10 square feet to park a car. How many cars can be parked? | The parking lot is 400*500=<<400*500=200000>>200,000
There are 200,000*.8=<<200000*.8=160000>>160,000 square feet of parking space
That means he can park 16,0000/10=16000 cars
#### 16000 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What does the story want to tell us? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The gemologist didn't want to teach the young man because he thought the young man have no patience . The young man asked for a chance. Finally the expert had to agree.
The next morning, the gemologist put a jade stone in the young man's hand and told him, "Hold it!" The expert then went about his work: cut... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6383.txt | The gemologist didn't want to teach the young man because he thought the young man have no patience . The young man asked for a chance. Finally the expert had to agree.
The next morning, the gemologist put a jade stone in the young man's hand and told him, "Hold it!" The expert then went about his work: cutting, wei... | [
"It's lucky to find a good teacher.",
"You have to believe in yourself.",
"Keep on, and you can get you what you want.",
"Don't spend time doing anything boring."
] |
We learn from the reading that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sarah ran in, shouting, "Look what I found!" Over the top of the paper I was reading; came a terrible thing that caused me to jump. It was a snake skin found in our garden.
"Isn't it beautiful?" said my seven-year-old daughter.
I opened my eyes widely and looked at the snake skin in fear . I didn't think it w... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2961.txt | Sarah ran in, shouting, "Look what I found!" Over the top of the paper I was reading; came a terrible thing that caused me to jump. It was a snake skin found in our garden.
"Isn't it beautiful?" said my seven-year-old daughter.
I opened my eyes widely and looked at the snake skin in fear . I didn't think it was beauti... | [
"the girl seemed to understand what her father said",
"the girl wasn't interested in the explanation",
"the father was good at raising snakes",
"the father liked the snake skin better"
] |
John hoped to be a garbage collector because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John was ten years old and he was very lazy. He had to go to school, of course, but he was bored there and tried to do as little work as possible. His father and mother were both doctors and they hoped that he would become one, too, when he grew up. But one day John said to his mother, "When I finish school, I... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7604.txt | John was ten years old and he was very lazy. He had to go to school, of course, but he was bored there and tried to do as little work as possible. His father and mother were both doctors and they hoped that he would become one, too, when he grew up. But one day John said to his mother, "When I finish school, I want to ... | [
"he knew it was an important and necessary job",
"he thought he would work only one day a week",
"he often saw some garbage collectors come to his house",
"the garbage collectors really work only one day a week"
] |
We can infer from the passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is a mouse that can speak acceptable? How about a dog with human hands or feet? Scientists, the people with the know-how to make such things happen, are now thinking about whether such experiments are morally right or not.
On Nov. 10, Britain's Academy of Medical Sciences launched a study on the use of ani... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20521.txt | Is a mouse that can speak acceptable? How about a dog with human hands or feet? Scientists, the people with the know-how to make such things happen, are now thinking about whether such experiments are morally right or not.
On Nov. 10, Britain's Academy of Medical Sciences launched a study on the use of animals with... | [
"the experts will release reports after the study",
"scientists have never doubted the use of animals with human materials",
"the creation of human-animal embryos for experiments is legal in Britain",
"religious groups hold that cures for diseases have to be done through experiments"
] |
_ is needed in AL Hotel. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Want Ads
1. WANTED
Are you hard-working? Do you like to meet people? If your answer is "yes", then we have a job for you as a waiter, Call AL Hotel at 556779!
2. SUMMER JOB
Do you like to talk with people? Do you like to write stories? If you want to work for our magazine as a reporter, please call Jack at 5... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle561.txt | A Want Ads
1. WANTED
Are you hard-working? Do you like to meet people? If your answer is "yes", then we have a job for you as a waiter, Call AL Hotel at 556779!
2. SUMMER JOB
Do you like to talk with people? Do you like to write stories? If you want to work for our magazine as a reporter, please call Jack at 558366.
3.... | [
"Cleaner",
"Baby-sitter",
"Reporter",
"Waiter"
] |
How did the author feel when receiving the handwritten letter? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What's this by my door? A handwritten letter from am old university friend. It stands out among the bills and junk mail like gold. Given its rareness, the Government should be praised for announcing that the new secondary school should include lessons that teach students how to write personal and business lett... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9344.txt | What's this by my door? A handwritten letter from am old university friend. It stands out among the bills and junk mail like gold. Given its rareness, the Government should be praised for announcing that the new secondary school should include lessons that teach students how to write personal and business letters in th... | [
"Disappointed.",
"Excited.",
"Worried.",
"Proud."
] |
The author did some fun things Except_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am Greek,and my family go to Greece every summer.Uncle Spyro and my God-mother Aunt Aspa lived about 45 minutes outside of Athens.Every summer when we traveled to Greece.we would spend a couple of days with them.
I remember all then things we would do there..We would shake almonds off the branches of U... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16846.txt | I am Greek,and my family go to Greece every summer.Uncle Spyro and my God-mother Aunt Aspa lived about 45 minutes outside of Athens.Every summer when we traveled to Greece.we would spend a couple of days with them.
I remember all then things we would do there..We would shake almonds off the branches of Uncle Spyr... | [
"picking lemons off the lemon trees",
"shaking almonds off the almond tree",
"breaking the shells of the almonds with hands",
"drinking fresh lemonade and eating the delicious almonds"
] |
What will the champion of this game get? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know the game "Rock, paper or scissors"? Maybe you think it's just a simple game for children. But in fact, some adults use it to make decisions and solve their problems. It is also popular in many countries.
There are different stories about the history of the game. But many people believe the game ca... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle666.txt | Do you know the game "Rock, paper or scissors"? Maybe you think it's just a simple game for children. But in fact, some adults use it to make decisions and solve their problems. It is also popular in many countries.
There are different stories about the history of the game. But many people believe the game came from J... | [
"A lot of money.",
"The leader of this club.",
"Honor.",
"A and C"
] |
What is the first digestive organ that food enters? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the first digestive organ that food enters? | mouth | science | null | null | null | esophagus | stomach | tongue | mouth | The mouth is the first digestive organ that food enters. The sight, smell, or taste of food stimulates the release of saliva and digestive enzymes by salivary glands inside the mouth. Saliva wets the food, which makes it easier to break up and swallow. The enzyme amylase in saliva begins the chemical digestion of starc... | null | null | null |
Viewers struggling for life probably sympathize with characters by watching _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nowadays, Chinese love to consume TV shows, particularly American TV shows. Some shows have become especially popular for certain reasons. When you meet Chinese people, try to mention these shows to strike up a conversation with them, as it is likely that they are fans of these shows.
1. The Big Bang Theory
Ta... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10225.txt | Nowadays, Chinese love to consume TV shows, particularly American TV shows. Some shows have become especially popular for certain reasons. When you meet Chinese people, try to mention these shows to strike up a conversation with them, as it is likely that they are fans of these shows.
1. The Big Bang Theory
Talk to any... | [
"The Big Bang Theory",
"House of Cards",
"Gossip Girl",
"Two Broke Girls"
] |
It is the rainy season in central Texas. It rained for 7 hours on Monday at a rate of 1 inch per hour. On Tuesday, it rained for 4 hours at a rate of 2 inches per hour, and on Wednesday, it rained for 2 hours at a rate of twice that of the previous day. What is the total combined rainfall, in inches, for these three... | On Monday, 7 hours of rain at a rate of 1 inch per hour is 7*1=<<7*1=7>>7 inches of rain.
On Tuesday, 4 hours of rain at a rate of 2 inches per hour is 4*2=<<4*2=8>>8 inches of rain.
Twice the rate of Tuesday is 2*2=<<2*2=4>>4 inches per hour.
Wednesday, 2 hours of rain at a rate of 4 inches per hour is 2*4=<<2*4=8>>8 ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | It is the rainy season in central Texas. It rained for 7 hours on Monday at a rate of 1 inch per hour. On Tuesday, it rained for 4 hours at a rate of 2 inches per hour, and on Wednesday, it rained for 2 hours at a rate of twice that of the previous day. What is the total combined rainfall, in inches, for these three... | On Monday, 7 hours of rain at a rate of 1 inch per hour is 7*1=<<7*1=7>>7 inches of rain.
On Tuesday, 4 hours of rain at a rate of 2 inches per hour is 4*2=<<4*2=8>>8 inches of rain.
Twice the rate of Tuesday is 2*2=<<2*2=4>>4 inches per hour.
Wednesday, 2 hours of rain at a rate of 4 inches per hour is 2*4=<<2*4=8>>8 ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The purpose of the experiment is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Yawning sends out certain messages -either "Oh,this movie is so boring" or "I probably need to get some sleep". But did you know that a yawn can also help your brain to cool down when it is overheated?
A new study, led by a research team at Princeton University, has indicated that yawning could be the brain's ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4680.txt | Yawning sends out certain messages -either "Oh,this movie is so boring" or "I probably need to get some sleep". But did you know that a yawn can also help your brain to cool down when it is overheated?
A new study, led by a research team at Princeton University, has indicated that yawning could be the brain's natural w... | [
"to find the frequency of people's yawning",
"to indicate brain can regulate temperature naturally",
"to prove people yawn in winter and in summer equally",
"to show the real reason why people yawn"
] |
Once a plant cell becomes specialized, what can they no longer do? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Once a plant cell becomes specialized, what can they no longer do? | divide | science | null | null | null | osmosis | photosynthesis | cellular respiration | divide | As plant cells grow, they also become specialized into different cell types. Once cells become specialized, they can no longer divide. So how do plants grow after that? The key to continued growth is meristem. Meristem is a type of plant tissue consisting of undifferentiated cells that can continue to divide. | null | null | null |
Why were the police involved in investigating the death of Michael Jackson? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Michael Jackson, the American pop legend, died of a cardiac arrest in a Los Angeles hospital, just weeks before he hoped to resurrect his four-decade long career with a series of sold-out shows in London. The pop superstar was taken to the University of California at Los Angeles medical centre last night, ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21982.txt | Michael Jackson, the American pop legend, died of a cardiac arrest in a Los Angeles hospital, just weeks before he hoped to resurrect his four-decade long career with a series of sold-out shows in London. The pop superstar was taken to the University of California at Los Angeles medical centre last night, and docto... | [
"Because they believed he was murdered.",
"Because it was standard procedure in such cases.",
"Because Michael Jackson died suddenly.",
"Because his brother was suspicious of the truth of his death."
] |
Does air temperature increase or decrease as it rises higher in the atmosphere? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Does air temperature increase or decrease as it rises higher in the atmosphere? | decrease | science | null | null | null | neither | both | increase | decrease | The rising air cools as it goes higher in the atmosphere. If it is moist, the water vapor may condense. Clouds may form, and precipitation may fall. | null | null | null |
As a good tourist, you should _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More and more people are interested in traveling. Why do people travel? "To see more of the country and the world," many people would say. Of course it offers us good chances to meet people from other countries, learn about their culture.
In 2014, Chinese people traveled to other countries 30% more than in 201... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4797.txt | More and more people are interested in traveling. Why do people travel? "To see more of the country and the world," many people would say. Of course it offers us good chances to meet people from other countries, learn about their culture.
In 2014, Chinese people traveled to other countries 30% more than in 2013. The nu... | [
"litter and spit here and there",
"take off the shoes in public",
"have a sense of public manners",
"speak loudly and smoke as you like"
] |
"Helicopter parents" are those who _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Parents fear they are putting too much pressure on their daughters to reach their academic potential, the president of a girls' school body has said. Incoming Girls School Association head Jill Berry said parents were worried about achieving a balance between school achievement and happiness.
Mrs. Berry also ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20556.txt | Parents fear they are putting too much pressure on their daughters to reach their academic potential, the president of a girls' school body has said. Incoming Girls School Association head Jill Berry said parents were worried about achieving a balance between school achievement and happiness.
Mrs. Berry also said that... | [
"are very caring to their children",
"help solve every single problem their children are facing",
"have realistic expectations of their children",
"are involved in their children's lives"
] |
According to the passage, the author _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people think a telephone is essential. But I think it is a pest and a time waster. Very often you find it impossible to escape from some idle or curious chatter-box, or from somebody who wants something for nothing. If you have a telephone in your own house, you will admit that it tends to ring when you a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6272.txt | Many people think a telephone is essential. But I think it is a pest and a time waster. Very often you find it impossible to escape from some idle or curious chatter-box, or from somebody who wants something for nothing. If you have a telephone in your own house, you will admit that it tends to ring when you are asleep... | [
"thinks the telephone should go out of our life",
"likes to be different from other people",
"thinks the telephone is annoying",
"speaks favourably of a telephone"
] |
Hearing Elizabeth's words about the letter from Yale, Emily felt _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Lizzie, there's a letter for you!" Emily called up the stairs to her sister. Elizabeth looked down. "Is it from Harvard? They refused my application once." Emily answered, "No, it's from Yale." Quickly, Elizabeth walked downstairs. She took the letter and opened it. "Rejected again," Elizabeth said unhappily.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3900.txt | "Lizzie, there's a letter for you!" Emily called up the stairs to her sister. Elizabeth looked down. "Is it from Harvard? They refused my application once." Emily answered, "No, it's from Yale." Quickly, Elizabeth walked downstairs. She took the letter and opened it. "Rejected again," Elizabeth said unhappily. "Who say... | [
"excited",
"calm",
"satisfied",
"angry"
] |
Jaylen has 5 carrots and 2 cucumbers. Jaylen has twice as many bell peppers as Kristin. Jaylen has 3 less than half as many green beans as Kristin. If Kristin has 2 bell peppers and 20 green beans, how many vegetables does Jaylen have in total? | Jaylen has 2 * 2 = <<2*2=4>>4 bell peppers
Jaylen has (20 / 2) - 3 = <<20/2-3=7>>7 green beans
Jaylen has a total of 4 + 7 + 5 + 2 = <<4+7+5+2=18>>18 vegetables
#### 18 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jaylen has 5 carrots and 2 cucumbers. Jaylen has twice as many bell peppers as Kristin. Jaylen has 3 less than half as many green beans as Kristin. If Kristin has 2 bell peppers and 20 green beans, how many vegetables does Jaylen have in total? | Jaylen has 2 * 2 = <<2*2=4>>4 bell peppers
Jaylen has (20 / 2) - 3 = <<20/2-3=7>>7 green beans
Jaylen has a total of 4 + 7 + 5 + 2 = <<4+7+5+2=18>>18 vegetables
#### 18 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The regular price my neighbor had paid must be _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A neighbor of mine, while visiting his mother in Boston, took her to a shoe store to buy a new pair of shoes. While she was trying on different styles, my neighbor took the manager aside. "When she picks out a pair that she likes," he said, "Just tell her that the price is 12 dollars. I'll pay the regular pric... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3774.txt | A neighbor of mine, while visiting his mother in Boston, took her to a shoe store to buy a new pair of shoes. While she was trying on different styles, my neighbor took the manager aside. "When she picks out a pair that she likes," he said, "Just tell her that the price is 12 dollars. I'll pay the regular price. I don'... | [
"12 dollars",
"lower than 12 dollars",
"higher than 12 dollars",
"unknown to himself at all"
] |
In which country is glaucoma the biggest danger to people's sight? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Glaucoma is a major cause of blindness around the world, especially in developing countries. The World Health Organization says glaucoma is a greater public health challenge than cataracts , because the blindness caused by the latter can be cured after operations.
Glaucoma is a disease that makes people around... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16506.txt | Glaucoma is a major cause of blindness around the world, especially in developing countries. The World Health Organization says glaucoma is a greater public health challenge than cataracts , because the blindness caused by the latter can be cured after operations.
Glaucoma is a disease that makes people around the worl... | [
"In China",
"In India",
"In the USA",
"In Japan"
] |
Compared with humans, robots are better at _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the future, when robots can be used both in homes and in other areas, they could improve the living standards of people. Many people burn their energy on their day-to-day tasks like cooking, cleaning after work, etc. When robots can complete such jobs, people can spend more time with their family and friend... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23021.txt | In the future, when robots can be used both in homes and in other areas, they could improve the living standards of people. Many people burn their energy on their day-to-day tasks like cooking, cleaning after work, etc. When robots can complete such jobs, people can spend more time with their family and friends. Expert... | [
"problem solving.",
"communicating with others.",
"working safely.",
"critical thinking."
] |
What is the author's attitude towards traveling? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Traveling can be a very fun and exciting way to vacation with your family, but it does not always turn out as expected. I have traveled a lot with my family over the years, but some experiences are worth forgetting altogether. I remember a particular traveling experience which sticks out in my mind for the wro... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22484.txt | Traveling can be a very fun and exciting way to vacation with your family, but it does not always turn out as expected. I have traveled a lot with my family over the years, but some experiences are worth forgetting altogether. I remember a particular traveling experience which sticks out in my mind for the wrong reason... | [
"Curious",
"Positive",
"Satisfied",
"Objective"
] |
The topic people spend a lot of time talking about is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you wondered about the amount of time we spend talking about food and been surprised? We are always asking questions such as "Have you ever eaten?" and "What did you have for lunch?"Yet, if you travel from one country to another, you might find that other nations think differently about food. People plan ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9649.txt | Have you wondered about the amount of time we spend talking about food and been surprised? We are always asking questions such as "Have you ever eaten?" and "What did you have for lunch?"Yet, if you travel from one country to another, you might find that other nations think differently about food. People plan to think ... | [
"lunch",
"breakfast",
"dinner",
"food"
] |
What does the writer mainly talk about in the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The light is swaying .The building is shaking. A woman with a baby in her arms is trying to open the door, but fails. Finding no way, she rushes into her bedroom and there they _ the earthquake.
In a factory building, as the workshop floor swings under the terrible shaking, workers run for safety. Some hide ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22733.txt | The light is swaying .The building is shaking. A woman with a baby in her arms is trying to open the door, but fails. Finding no way, she rushes into her bedroom and there they _ the earthquake.
In a factory building, as the workshop floor swings under the terrible shaking, workers run for safety. Some hide under the... | [
"China Central TV Station made a wonderful film.",
"In an earthquake many people died miserly .",
"The experts did some important experiment.",
"To run or not to run in an earthquake, which is the right way."
] |
The color of Millie's pen is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Danny. . Danny:
The pencil is green. It's not mine. It's my friend Kevin's. The eraser is not Kevin's. It's Sally's. She has three erasers. The red pen is Millie's. The ruler is Millie's, too. The blue notebook is not Millie's. It's John's. What's mine? The key is. It's not in my schoolbag. It's in my jacket. ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6044.txt | Danny. . Danny:
The pencil is green. It's not mine. It's my friend Kevin's. The eraser is not Kevin's. It's Sally's. She has three erasers. The red pen is Millie's. The ruler is Millie's, too. The blue notebook is not Millie's. It's John's. What's mine? The key is. It's not in my schoolbag. It's in my jacket. Thank you... | [
"green",
"red",
"black",
"blue"
] |
Diarrhea due to food poisoning is an example of a problem involving what organ system? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Diarrhea due to food poisoning is an example of a problem involving what organ system? | digestive system | science | null | null | null | muscular system | lung system | skeletal system | digestive system | Much of the time, you probably aren’t aware of your digestive system. It works well without causing any problems. But most people have problems with their digestive system at least once in a while. Did you ever eat something that didn’t “agree” with you? Maybe you had a stomachache or felt sick to your stomach. Perhaps... | null | null | null |
Do their parents come to the park, too ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a park near our school. We can see many trees and flowers there. We can see a hill behind the park, too. At the foot of the hill we can see a river. There are some boats on it. It is Sunday today. There are many Young Pioneers in the park. Some are walking and singing. Some are dancing or playing gam... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1549.txt | There is a park near our school. We can see many trees and flowers there. We can see a hill behind the park, too. At the foot of the hill we can see a river. There are some boats on it. It is Sunday today. There are many Young Pioneers in the park. Some are walking and singing. Some are dancing or playing games. Ann a... | [
"Yes, they do.",
"No, they don't.",
"Yes, they are.",
"No, they aren't."
] |
For what kind of animal is communication essential? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | For what kind of animal is communication essential? | social animals | science | null | null | null | migrating animals | anti-social animals | new born animals | social animals | Communication is any way that animals share information. Many animals live in social groups. For these animals, being able to communicate is essential. Communicating increases the ability of group members to cooperate and avoid conflict. Communication may help animals work together to find food and defend themselves fr... | null | null | null |
Lang Lang studied at the Central Music Conservatory in Beijing . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lang Lang,one of the best-known Chinese pianists in the world,was born in 1982 in Shenyang.He began to take piano lessons at the age of three.At the age of five he won the Shenyang Piano Competition and played his first public recital.Four years later,he got the chance to study at the Central Music Conservator... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18700.txt | Lang Lang,one of the best-known Chinese pianists in the world,was born in 1982 in Shenyang.He began to take piano lessons at the age of three.At the age of five he won the Shenyang Piano Competition and played his first public recital.Four years later,he got the chance to study at the Central Music Conservatory in Beij... | [
"at the age of five",
"at the age of four",
"in 1991",
"in 1989"
] |
The passage mainly talks about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Regina Mary' parents refused to let her get a horse ,the smart 15-year-olddidn't sit in her room and complain. Instead she turned to a cow called Luna to make her riding dreams come true.
Hours of training ,and tons of treats later, the results are impressive: not only do the two regularly go on long ride... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5267.txt | When Regina Mary' parents refused to let her get a horse ,the smart 15-year-olddidn't sit in her room and complain. Instead she turned to a cow called Luna to make her riding dreams come true.
Hours of training ,and tons of treats later, the results are impressive: not only do the two regularly go on long rides through... | [
"a cow performing in a horse competition",
"a German girl training a cow successfully",
"the way of gaining friendship from a cow",
"the efforts of a cow to adapt to riding equipment"
] |
According to the passage, American students in school _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
School is a place that is familiar to everyone. Let's find out what American students do in school.
An official dance party is held about twice a year in high schools in the United States. When the final football game is over for the season there is a homecoming party. Sometimes, students select a king fro... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23715.txt | School is a place that is familiar to everyone. Let's find out what American students do in school.
An official dance party is held about twice a year in high schools in the United States. When the final football game is over for the season there is a homecoming party. Sometimes, students select a king from among t... | [
"study in the same classroom",
"have the same class with each other",
"attend different classes in different places",
"wait for their teachers in their class"
] |
Why is sex education mentioned in the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sharing cars to work is not unusual.But what about sharing time to raise children together? In Ningbo city of Zhejiang province in East China, young mothers in the same neighborhood pool their children together, and share the responsibility of being parents.
Spending every day together, but not families - in t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9233.txt | Sharing cars to work is not unusual.But what about sharing time to raise children together? In Ningbo city of Zhejiang province in East China, young mothers in the same neighborhood pool their children together, and share the responsibility of being parents.
Spending every day together, but not families - in this coast... | [
"To show sometimes mothers have different opinions.",
"To suggest children are sometimes curious about it.",
"To explain sex education is not suitable for children.",
"To indicate mothers think highly of kids pooling."
] |
The passage is a/an _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
_ (from How Do Animals Move?)
Many animals scurry up tree trunks to escape enemies or find food. Some live in the treetops. Many of these animals are not only expert climbers, but they also have found interesting ways to get from tree to tree.
How Do Animals Adapt?andHow Do Animals Move? are comprehensive e... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19490.txt | _ (from How Do Animals Move?)
Many animals scurry up tree trunks to escape enemies or find food. Some live in the treetops. Many of these animals are not only expert climbers, but they also have found interesting ways to get from tree to tree.
How Do Animals Adapt?andHow Do Animals Move? are comprehensive exploratio... | [
"report",
"review",
"advertisement",
"journal"
] |
What's the main idea of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time, science fiction was just a style among other styles. There were crime stories, there were horror stories, there was literary fiction-and there was science fiction. But today science themes dominate these other styles. It's difficult to think of much modern crime, horror or "serious" fiction t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18876.txt | Once upon a time, science fiction was just a style among other styles. There were crime stories, there were horror stories, there was literary fiction-and there was science fiction. But today science themes dominate these other styles. It's difficult to think of much modern crime, horror or "serious" fiction that doesn... | [
"The impact of the science fiction.",
"The development of the science fiction.",
"The content of the science fiction.",
"The characteristic of the science fiction."
] |
What type energy sources emit fewer or no greenhouse gases? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type energy sources emit fewer or no greenhouse gases? | renewable | science | null | null | null | fossil | gas | animal | renewable | New technologies can be developed. Renewable energy sources emit fewer or no greenhouse gases. These sources are discussed in the chapter Natural Resources . | null | null | null |
Jerry files a lawsuit against the convenience store where he works and slipped and fell. He's asking for damages for loss of a $50,000 annual salary for 30 years, $200,000 in medical bills, and punitive damages equal to triple the medical and salary damages. If he gets 80% of what he's asking for, for much money does h... | First find the total cost of Jerry's lost salary: $50,000/year * 30 years = $<<50000*30=1500000>>1,500,000
Then add the cost of the medical bills: $1,500,000 + $200,000 = $<<1500000+200000=1700000>>1,700,000
Then triple that number to find the cost of the punitive damages: $1,700,000 * 3 = $<<1700000*3=5100000>>5,100,0... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jerry files a lawsuit against the convenience store where he works and slipped and fell. He's asking for damages for loss of a $50,000 annual salary for 30 years, $200,000 in medical bills, and punitive damages equal to triple the medical and salary damages. If he gets 80% of what he's asking for, for much money does h... | First find the total cost of Jerry's lost salary: $50,000/year * 30 years = $<<50000*30=1500000>>1,500,000
Then add the cost of the medical bills: $1,500,000 + $200,000 = $<<1500000+200000=1700000>>1,700,000
Then triple that number to find the cost of the punitive damages: $1,700,000 * 3 = $<<1700000*3=5100000>>5,100,0... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
When did the waiters give me a sign? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Roast is very famous in Brazil. Customs just sit , waiting for waiters to send them all kinds of meat. If you like , you take one ; if you don't , the waiters pass you . If you don't give any messages of stopping , they will go on.
One day when I was in Brazil , I went to a restaurant to try the roast . Af... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5051.txt | Roast is very famous in Brazil. Customs just sit , waiting for waiters to send them all kinds of meat. If you like , you take one ; if you don't , the waiters pass you . If you don't give any messages of stopping , they will go on.
One day when I was in Brazil , I went to a restaurant to try the roast . After I too... | [
"After I went into the restaurant",
"When I sat down",
"When I tried the food",
"When my plate was full"
] |
Which meal is free according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hi, Peter. Thank you for your telephone call. I'm happy to tell you that we have a double room for you now. It's on the fifth floor. It faces the West Lake, so you can see it well. The price for each room is $150 per night. Every morning from 7:00 to 9:30, there is a free breakfast, but you have to pay if you ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6318.txt | Hi, Peter. Thank you for your telephone call. I'm happy to tell you that we have a double room for you now. It's on the fifth floor. It faces the West Lake, so you can see it well. The price for each room is $150 per night. Every morning from 7:00 to 9:30, there is a free breakfast, but you have to pay if you have lunc... | [
"The breakfast.",
"The lunch.",
"The dinner.",
"The supper."
] |
What are the only innate behaviors in humans? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the only innate behaviors in humans? | reflex behaviors | science | null | null | null | insight behaviors | learned behaviors | inherited traits | reflex behaviors | Innate behaviors occur in all animals. However, the more intelligent a species is, the fewer innate behaviors it generally has. The human species is the most intelligent animal species, and it has very few innate behaviors. The only innate behaviors in humans are reflex behaviors. A reflex behavior is a simple response... | null | null | null |
Tibetan antelopes usually live in groups of about _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wild animals are our friends, but many of them are getting fewer and fewer. We should try to protect them. The four animals below are now in danger.
Tibetan Antelopes
Tibetan antelopes are medium-sized animals. They mainly feed on grass. They are usually found in groups of about 20. They are killed for their... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21276.txt | Wild animals are our friends, but many of them are getting fewer and fewer. We should try to protect them. The four animals below are now in danger.
Tibetan Antelopes
Tibetan antelopes are medium-sized animals. They mainly feed on grass. They are usually found in groups of about 20. They are killed for their wool, wh... | [
"20",
"30",
"100",
"200"
] |
Two dogs created by artists are _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Blair: Blair was the first to appear in movies in history. In 1905, Blair appeared in the movie Rescued by Rover . It is a British film that a baby is kidnapped by an old woman, but the faithful family dog Rover saves the baby at last.
Though Rover is a common name, it became popular because of the dog hero i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12299.txt | Blair: Blair was the first to appear in movies in history. In 1905, Blair appeared in the movie Rescued by Rover . It is a British film that a baby is kidnapped by an old woman, but the faithful family dog Rover saves the baby at last.
Though Rover is a common name, it became popular because of the dog hero in the mov... | [
"Rin Tin Tin and Snoopy",
"Blair and Lassie",
"Rin Tin Tin and Lassie",
"Snoopy and Lassie"
] |
Stomata must control the transpiration of water vapor and the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen that take place during what process? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Stomata must control the transpiration of water vapor and the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen that take place during what process? | photosynthesis | science | null | null | null | fertilization | glycolysis | spermatogenesis | photosynthesis | For photosynthesis, stomata must control the transpiration of water vapor and the exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen. Stomata are flanked by guard cells that swell or shrink by taking in or losing water through osmosis. When they do, they open or close the stomata. | null | null | null |
Genetics is the branch of biology that focuses on heredity in what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Genetics is the branch of biology that focuses on heredity in what? | organisms | science | null | null | null | vacuums | schools | fruits | organisms | Genetics is the branch of biology that focuses on heredity in organisms. | null | null | null |
From the passage we learn that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
President Bush this week announced his support for a proposal by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.Details published Friday said Israel would remove troops and all settlements from the Gaza Strip by the end of next year.About seven-thousand settlers live there.
Israel would also remove four settlements in th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7783.txt | President Bush this week announced his support for a proposal by Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon.Details published Friday said Israel would remove troops and all settlements from the Gaza Strip by the end of next year.About seven-thousand settlers live there.
Israel would also remove four settlements in the West Ba... | [
"Palestinians and Israelis are in peace",
"Bush is the first president to accept Jewish settlements in Palestinian territories",
"Other countries also support the proposal",
"Israel would not continue to control airspace, waters and land passages"
] |
Mr Black's car number is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mark Black is my good friend. He is English. He has a yellow bike. His bike number is 9075. His mother has a black car. The number is CA3566. His father has a black car, too. The number is CA3567.
Question:
Mr Black's car number is _ .
Choices:
A. 9075
B. 9076
C. CA3566
D. CA3567 | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4429.txt | Mark Black is my good friend. He is English. He has a yellow bike. His bike number is 9075. His mother has a black car. The number is CA3566. His father has a black car, too. The number is CA3567. | [
"9075",
"9076",
"CA3566",
"CA3567"
] |
From the passage we can know that the old couple _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decided to go to their doctor to get checked out to make sure nothing was wrong with them.
When they arrived at the doctor's, they explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple out, ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23624.txt | An 80-year-old couple was having problems remembering things, so they decided to go to their doctor to get checked out to make sure nothing was wrong with them.
When they arrived at the doctor's, they explained to the doctor about the problems they were having with their memory. After checking the couple out, the docto... | [
"still had something wrong with their memory after seeing the doctor",
"had poor health, so they went to see their doctor",
"obeyed their doctor's advice and carried it out successfully",
"got their memory improved after seeing the doctor"
] |
Which of the following about Night Feeding Tours on January 10, 2015 is WRONG? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
THIS WEEK'S TOURS of CATTY SHACK
Thursday, January 8, 2015--Daytime Tours
Hours: 1:00~4:00 PM, last admittance at 3:15 PM
Admission: Adults: $10
Children (3~11): $5
2 & Under: Free
Purchase Tickets:
Tickets may be pre-purchased up to 24 hours prior to the event by using the button below. Tickets may also be pu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11143.txt | THIS WEEK'S TOURS of CATTY SHACK
Thursday, January 8, 2015--Daytime Tours
Hours: 1:00~4:00 PM, last admittance at 3:15 PM
Admission: Adults: $10
Children (3~11): $5
2 & Under: Free
Purchase Tickets:
Tickets may be pre-purchased up to 24 hours prior to the event by using the button below. Tickets may also be purchased a... | [
"Tickets are non-refundable.",
"Visitors can feed the animals in person.",
"Guide is available during the tours.",
"Visitors can't be allowed in after 7:15 PM."
] |
Evolution occurs by what process whereby better-adapted members pass along their traits, according to darwin? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Evolution occurs by what process whereby better-adapted members pass along their traits, according to darwin? | natural selection | science | null | null | null | spontaneous variation | organic selection | natural change | natural selection | Evolution is a change in the characteristics of living things over time. As described by Darwin, evolution occurs by a process called natural selection . In natural selection, some members of a species, being better adapted or suited to their environment, produce more offspring than others, so they pass "advantageous t... | null | null | null |
You can find ANZ Banking Group on _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you go to Brisbane, Australia, you can easily get a small book called Discover Brisbane free.Here is something about banks on page 49:
ANZ Banking Group
Cnr.Greek & Queen Sts ......................................................238 3228
Bank of New Zealand
410 Queen Street ................................... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1044.txt | If you go to Brisbane, Australia, you can easily get a small book called Discover Brisbane free.Here is something about banks on page 49:
ANZ Banking Group
Cnr.Greek & Queen Sts ......................................................238 3228
Bank of New Zealand
410 Queen Street ............................................ | [
"Queen Street",
"Elizabeth Street",
"the corner of Greek Street and Queen Street",
"the corner of Queen Street and Elizabeth Street"
] |
What did Mark know about his school's cleaner? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last summer, Mark became a middle school student. He took an English test in the first month. Mark was a good student and he worked hard. He finished the questions easily until he read the last one: "Everyone sees our school's cleaner every day. What's her first name?" Of course, this question is a little spec... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1175.txt | Last summer, Mark became a middle school student. He took an English test in the first month. Mark was a good student and he worked hard. He finished the questions easily until he read the last one: "Everyone sees our school's cleaner every day. What's her first name?" Of course, this question is a little special. Mark... | [
"She was a little special.",
"She was tall with dark hair.",
"She often talked with the students.",
"Mark knew her first name."
] |
Why did the father ask his son to put the perch back? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
He was 11 years old and went fishing every chance he got from the dock at his family's cabin on an island in the middle of a New Hampshire lake.
On the day before the bass season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening, catching sunfish and perch with worms. Then he tied on a small silver l... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2367.txt | He was 11 years old and went fishing every chance he got from the dock at his family's cabin on an island in the middle of a New Hampshire lake.
On the day before the bass season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening, catching sunfish and perch with worms. Then he tied on a small silver lure and p... | [
"Because the father disliked the perch.",
"Because the father was afraid of being fined.",
"Because the ethics must be observed.",
"Because the son was more experience in fishing than his father."
] |
That the husband prepared her a second letter about her raise suggests that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Freda Bright says, _ ." It's true.You really can't love somebody to death.I've known people to die from no love, but I've never known anyone to be loved to death.We just can't love one another enough.
A heart-warming story tells of a woman who finally decided to ask her boss for a raise in salary.All day she ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20881.txt | Freda Bright says, _ ." It's true.You really can't love somebody to death.I've known people to die from no love, but I've never known anyone to be loved to death.We just can't love one another enough.
A heart-warming story tells of a woman who finally decided to ask her boss for a raise in salary.All day she felt nerv... | [
"he loves her because he believes that she is sure to receive a raise",
"he has a great way to promote his wife's love towards him",
"he had a false love for people even if the person is his wife",
"he loves his family members truly, whether they are in good conditions or not"
] |
Why are we humans the most developed of all living beings? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Since the pre-historic times, man has had an urge to satisfy his needs.For food, shelter or a mate, he has always controlled the circumstances to the best of his advantages.Probably this might be the reason why we human are the most developed of all living beings on the earth, and probably also in the universe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21563.txt | Since the pre-historic times, man has had an urge to satisfy his needs.For food, shelter or a mate, he has always controlled the circumstances to the best of his advantages.Probably this might be the reason why we human are the most developed of all living beings on the earth, and probably also in the universe.As we cl... | [
"We have desires to climb the steps of evolution.",
"We have common sense and usually think logically.",
"We have controlled the circumstances to our own benefit.",
"We have seized the opportunities in the process of evolution."
] |
What is the term for the movement of individuals out of a population? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the term for the movement of individuals out of a population? | emigration | science | null | null | null | immigration | succession | colonization | emigration | Emigration is the movement of individuals out of a population. This decreases the population size and growth rate. | null | null | null |
The author of the passage _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For the first time in modem history, less than half of theprefix = st1 /U.S.adult population now reads literature, according to a recent survey. Reading at Risk: A Survey of Literary Reading inAmericapresents a detailed review of the decline of reading's role in the nation's culture.
Readingat Risk is a s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21565.txt | For the first time in modem history, less than half of theprefix = st1 /U.S.adult population now reads literature, according to a recent survey. Reading at Risk: A Survey of Literary Reading inAmericapresents a detailed review of the decline of reading's role in the nation's culture.
Readingat Risk is a survey of ... | [
"misunderstands oral culture",
"doubts the results of the survey",
"encourages the Americans to read more",
"agrees to the solution to the present problem in reading"
] |
Which can best describe the man from the country? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Before the law sits a gatekeeper.To this gatekeeper comes a man from the country who asks to gain entry into the law.But the gatekeeper says that he cannot grant him entry at the moment.The man thinks about it and then asks if he will be allowed to come in sometime later on."It is possible," says the gatekeepe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13747.txt | Before the law sits a gatekeeper.To this gatekeeper comes a man from the country who asks to gain entry into the law.But the gatekeeper says that he cannot grant him entry at the moment.The man thinks about it and then asks if he will be allowed to come in sometime later on."It is possible," says the gatekeeper,"but no... | [
"Brave but innocent.",
"Loyal but ridiculous.",
"Tolerant but stubborn.",
"Trustworthy but childish."
] |
Playing computer games _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Good morning, class!
We know that there are too many net bars around us. The Internet is popular and it makes our lives colorful. Many of us like going online very much because we can learn how to use the computer and get more information from the Internet. We can learn English. We can read some good newspaper... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle976.txt | Good morning, class!
We know that there are too many net bars around us. The Internet is popular and it makes our lives colorful. Many of us like going online very much because we can learn how to use the computer and get more information from the Internet. We can learn English. We can read some good newspapers and mag... | [
"gives us lots of information",
"makes our studies worse",
"makes us more clever",
"is harmful to our health"
] |
How many Israelis died in the three major attacks by Palestinians? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Coal mines claim (...) more lives
A COAL mine blast in Jixi, Helongjiang, left more than 100 miners dead on Thursday .Ten mines in Jixi were ordered to stop production. The government has tried to shut down thousands of small, illegal mines in the country that do not meet safety standards.
MIDDLE EAST
Bom... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8575.txt | Coal mines claim (...) more lives
A COAL mine blast in Jixi, Helongjiang, left more than 100 miners dead on Thursday .Ten mines in Jixi were ordered to stop production. The government has tried to shut down thousands of small, illegal mines in the country that do not meet safety standards.
MIDDLE EAST
Bombers cont... | [
"23",
"32",
"100",
"We don't know."
] |
The purpose of education is_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Education is not an end , but a means to an end . In other words , we do not educate children only for the purpose of educating them . Our purpose is to fit them for life .
In some modern countries it has for some time been fashionable to think that by free education for all whether rich or poor , clever or st... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17526.txt | Education is not an end , but a means to an end . In other words , we do not educate children only for the purpose of educating them . Our purpose is to fit them for life .
In some modern countries it has for some time been fashionable to think that by free education for all whether rich or poor , clever or stupid-one ... | [
"to choose the system of education",
"to prepare children mainly for their future work",
"to let everyone receive education fit for him",
"to build a perfect world"
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The pickle jar , as I can remember, sat beside the dresser in my parents' bedroom. When ready for bed, Dad would toss any coins in his pockets into the jar. As they dropped, they landed with a merry jingle.
Whenever the jar was full, Dad would roll up the coins. Every time he slid the box of rolled coins acros... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13493.txt | The pickle jar , as I can remember, sat beside the dresser in my parents' bedroom. When ready for bed, Dad would toss any coins in his pockets into the jar. As they dropped, they landed with a merry jingle.
Whenever the jar was full, Dad would roll up the coins. Every time he slid the box of rolled coins across the cou... | [
"The author and his wife were grateful for what parents had done.",
"The jar again in the bedroom reminded themselves of the hard years.",
"The author felt disappointed when he found the jar gone.",
"The author felt embarrassed whenever his father mentioned the jar."
] |
We can infer from Jenny's words at the end of the story that she was _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jenny found her old bicycle at the back of the garage.It was a lot smaller than she remembered.When she sat on it and put her feet on the pedals,her knees nearly touched her chin. She then asked her dad for a new bicycle.
"Well,I'm sorry,but I can't afford a bicycle now,"said Dad."Why don't you work and earn s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6606.txt | Jenny found her old bicycle at the back of the garage.It was a lot smaller than she remembered.When she sat on it and put her feet on the pedals,her knees nearly touched her chin. She then asked her dad for a new bicycle.
"Well,I'm sorry,but I can't afford a bicycle now,"said Dad."Why don't you work and earn some money... | [
"pleased because she had learnt a useful lesson",
"grateful to her father for his advice",
"optimistic about making more money",
"disappointed because she couldn't afford a new bicycle"
] |
The 3D glasses can make the images from the movie _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you seen Avatar(<<>> )? It's a popular 3D movie, and you may have to wear 3D glasses to see it. The 3D glasses make the images from the movie look as if they were coming straight towards you.
More and more 3D movies are coming to theaters. Some say that 3D TV sets will come into our homes in the near futu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5514.txt | Have you seen Avatar(<<>> )? It's a popular 3D movie, and you may have to wear 3D glasses to see it. The 3D glasses make the images from the movie look as if they were coming straight towards you.
More and more 3D movies are coming to theaters. Some say that 3D TV sets will come into our homes in the near future. 3D te... | [
"look more beautiful than usual",
"look as if they were coming straight towards you",
"look as if they were far away from you",
"look more clear than usual"
] |
Why do many Venetians complain about the ads? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
According to legend, the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy, which connects the Palazzo Ducale to an ancient prison, got its name because the walk across it gave prisoners on their way to jail a final chance to appreciate the beauty of the city.
The view from the bridge today, however, is more likely to be of a ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11502.txt | According to legend, the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, Italy, which connects the Palazzo Ducale to an ancient prison, got its name because the walk across it gave prisoners on their way to jail a final chance to appreciate the beauty of the city.
The view from the bridge today, however, is more likely to be of a giant bil... | [
"They are intolerant of commercialization.",
"They feel the ads are damaging the city.",
"The ads are usually racy and in an American style.",
"The ads don't present a traditional view of Venice,"
] |
Which of the following is true about the book Edda, a Little Valkyrie's First Day of School? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Edda, a Little Valkyrie's First Day of School
Written and illustrated by Adam Auerbach.
32 pp. Christy Ottaviano/Holt. $15.50.
Edda's home is in Asgard, "a land full of magic and adventure." But Edda, the littlest Valkyrie, doesn't have quite enough to do, until her father flies her "all the way to Earth for ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12301.txt | Edda, a Little Valkyrie's First Day of School
Written and illustrated by Adam Auerbach.
32 pp. Christy Ottaviano/Holt. $15.50.
Edda's home is in Asgard, "a land full of magic and adventure." But Edda, the littlest Valkyrie, doesn't have quite enough to do, until her father flies her "all the way to Earth for the first... | [
"Edda found it easy to apply herself to the life on earth.",
"The book was Adam Auerbach's first picture book.",
"The book was illustrated by Shane Prigmore.",
"The story of the book was about a little boy's determination."
] |
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