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About how many days does it take the moon to make one orbit around the earth? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | About how many days does it take the moon to make one orbit around the earth? | 28 | science | null | null | null | 22 | 21 | 30 | 28 | The Moon does not produce any light of its own. It only reflects light from the Sun. The Moon has phases because it orbits around Earth. One orbit takes about 28 days. As the moon moves around Earth, different parts of it appear to be lit up by the Sun. The Moon sometimes appears fully lit and sometimes completely dark... | null | null | null |
Who is introducing Auld Lang Syne to us? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is a song millions of Americans will hear this New Year's Eve. It is called Auld Lang Syne (<<>> ). It is the traditional music played during the New Year's celebration. Auld Lang Syne is an old Scottish poem. It tells about the need to remember old friends.
The words "auld lang syne" mean "old long since... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5189.txt | This is a song millions of Americans will hear this New Year's Eve. It is called Auld Lang Syne (<<>> ). It is the traditional music played during the New Year's celebration. Auld Lang Syne is an old Scottish poem. It tells about the need to remember old friends.
The words "auld lang syne" mean "old long since". No one... | [
"Robert Bums.",
"The Washington Saxophone Quartet.",
"Buddy Thomas.",
"The passage doesn't tell us."
] |
Animal cells grow mainly by synthesizing protein-rich cytoplasm, a process that is described as expensive in what way? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Animal cells grow mainly by synthesizing protein-rich cytoplasm, a process that is described as expensive in what way? | metabolically | science | null | null | null | time spent | calorically | synthetically | metabolically | null | null | null | |
Which sentence from the story best supports Nilda's sense of fulfillment? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A gust of wind blew a canvas chair across the yard. My eyes followed the circling dirt out to the road and down toward the school bus stop. I was going to miss walking down the road to catch the big school bus that took us into town to school. I enjoyed being with the teachers and the other students. Now t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9925.txt | A gust of wind blew a canvas chair across the yard. My eyes followed the circling dirt out to the road and down toward the school bus stop. I was going to miss walking down the road to catch the big school bus that took us into town to school. I enjoyed being with the teachers and the other students. Now that I w... | [
"\"Now that I was finished with school I seemed to have lost some of the excitement from my life.\"",
"\"I haltingly asked, 'Do you think I could get a job at the packing shed?' \"",
"\" 'Mama, if I could find a way to pay, could I take classes at the junior college?' \"",
"\"I was enjoying the feeling of hap... |
In which section can readers probably read the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Life comes in a package. This package includes happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair. Life is a learning process. Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person. With each passing day we learn to handle various situations.
Love
Love plays a pivotal role on out life. ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10452.txt | Life comes in a package. This package includes happiness and sorrow, failure and success, hope and despair. Life is a learning process. Experiences in life teach us new lessons and make us a better person. With each passing day we learn to handle various situations.
Love
Love plays a pivotal role on out life. Love make... | [
"Opinions.",
"Politics.",
"Education.",
"Lifestyles."
] |
According to Para 3, birds' feather cleaning _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When many people see birds cleaning their feathers,
. But, in reality, what they are doing is maintaining their wings, the instruments that they depend on for safe flight. If a bird's wings are not in perfect condition, the bird either won't be able to fly or won't be able to control its flight. That is why af... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15534.txt | When many people see birds cleaning their feathers,
. But, in reality, what they are doing is maintaining their wings, the instruments that they depend on for safe flight. If a bird's wings are not in perfect condition, the bird either won't be able to fly or won't be able to control its flight. That is why after a lon... | [
"helps keep them healthy",
"keeps them free of any parasite",
"makes them more attractive",
"helps them relax enough"
] |
If you want to watch The Secret Circle you should choose channel _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the Night Garden
In a magical forest, colourful characters have adventures. A mysterious tide of water appears suddenly next to Igglepiggle. He discovers that he can control it by moving his feet. Excited, he takes it to Makka Pakka who finds it very useful indeed.
Children Under 5
Today on BBC2 from 11:05a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5249.txt | In the Night Garden
In a magical forest, colourful characters have adventures. A mysterious tide of water appears suddenly next to Igglepiggle. He discovers that he can control it by moving his feet. Excited, he takes it to Makka Pakka who finds it very useful indeed.
Children Under 5
Today on BBC2 from 11:05am to 11:3... | [
"BBC2 from 11:05am to 11:35am",
"G.O.L.",
"Sky Living from 10:00pm to 11:00pm",
"BBC1 London from 10:35pm to 11:25pm"
] |
The passage does NOT tell us that _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An article published recently in the scientific journal Nature is shedding new light on an important, but so far little has been appreciated, aspect of human evolution. In this article, Professors Dennis Bramble, and Daniel Lieberman suggest that the ability to run was a decisive factor in the development of o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14125.txt | An article published recently in the scientific journal Nature is shedding new light on an important, but so far little has been appreciated, aspect of human evolution. In this article, Professors Dennis Bramble, and Daniel Lieberman suggest that the ability to run was a decisive factor in the development of our specie... | [
"early humans had an advantage in obtaining food thanks to the running ability",
"fossils help us better understand human evolution.",
"our Achilles tendons are an adaptation for running efficiently",
"big brains may have been evolved for running long-distance"
] |
The boy sent newspapers door to door in order to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by sending newspapers door to door, was so hungry that he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he look... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21591.txt | One day, a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by sending newspapers door to door, was so hungry that he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his nerve when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry... | [
"thank the woman for her kindness",
"become a famous doctor",
"continue his schooling",
"support his poor family"
] |
What is the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fatu Kekula is a hero. The 22-year-old Liberian nursing student, in her final year, managed to save the members of her immediate family from the Ebola virus, all without the help and convenience of a hospital.
Kekula reduced the rate to 25 percent. Four of her family members were infected with the virus. Her f... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9503.txt | Fatu Kekula is a hero. The 22-year-old Liberian nursing student, in her final year, managed to save the members of her immediate family from the Ebola virus, all without the help and convenience of a hospital.
Kekula reduced the rate to 25 percent. Four of her family members were infected with the virus. Her father, Mo... | [
"A courageous and selfless nurse.",
"Give her a medal: Woman saves family members from Ebola.",
"A family survived Ebola with the help of government.",
"The dreadful disease Ebola."
] |
Dinitrophenol (dnp) is an uncoupler that makes the inner mitochondrial membrane leaky to protons. it was used until 1938 as a what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Dinitrophenol (dnp) is an uncoupler that makes the inner mitochondrial membrane leaky to protons. it was used until 1938 as a what? | weight loss drug | science | null | null | null | sleep loss drug | immune system booster | bone density drug | weight loss drug | ART CONNECTION QUESTIONS 1. Figure 7.11 Dinitrophenol (DNP) is an uncoupler that makes the inner mitochondrial membrane leaky to protons. It was used until 1938 as a weight-loss drug. What effect would you expect DNP to have on the change in pH across the inner mitochondrial membrane? Why do you think this might be an ... | null | null | null |
In what kind of a series does the genetic code work? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In what kind of a series does the genetic code work? | three-letter codes | science | null | null | null | four-letter codes | nine letter-codes | universal codes | three-letter codes | The genetic code works as a series of three-letter codes. Each sequence of three letters, called a triplet, corresponds to one of the twenty common amino acids. The triplets are read by the cell, one after the other, in the process of protein synthesis. The Table below shows all of the possible triplets and the amino a... | null | null | null |
It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I no longer consider myself as the center of the universe. I show up. I listen. I try to laugh. I am a good friend to my husband. I have tried to make marriage vows mean what they say. I am a good friend to my friends, and they come. Without them, there would be nothing to say to you today.
So here's what I ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20132.txt | I no longer consider myself as the center of the universe. I show up. I listen. I try to laugh. I am a good friend to my husband. I have tried to make marriage vows mean what they say. I am a good friend to my friends, and they come. Without them, there would be nothing to say to you today.
So here's what I want to t... | [
"the author likes traveling very much",
"the author didn't try her best to work well",
"the author spent all her time caring for her children",
"the author is a success in personal life"
] |
The text is mainly about_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As is known to all, in daily conversation modern people like to use simple words and simple sentences, especially some sentences with some parts left out. Here is an interesting example from the conversation between Henry, a fisherman, and his wife Sylvia. Do you know what they are talking about?
Sylvia: Going... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24166.txt | As is known to all, in daily conversation modern people like to use simple words and simple sentences, especially some sentences with some parts left out. Here is an interesting example from the conversation between Henry, a fisherman, and his wife Sylvia. Do you know what they are talking about?
Sylvia: Going?
Henry: ... | [
"catching fish in the sea",
"spending holidays",
"short forms in daily talks",
"joy in daily life"
] |
Which of thefollowing statements is true accordingtothepassage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do youwanttoimprovetheway youstudy? Do you feel nervous before a test? Many students say that a lack of concentration is their biggest problem. It seriously affects their ability tostudy, sodotheir test results.If so, use these tips tohelpyou.
Study Techniques
*You should always study in the same place... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23290.txt | Do youwanttoimprovetheway youstudy? Do you feel nervous before a test? Many students say that a lack of concentration is their biggest problem. It seriously affects their ability tostudy, sodotheir test results.If so, use these tips tohelpyou.
Study Techniques
*You should always study in the same place. You sho... | [
"Check thetime duringtheexam at a certain time.",
"Staying up all night and studying is tiring, but effective way.",
"You should studyin a different place every day, soyoudon't get bored.",
"Your concentration will improveifyoustudyand watch TV atthesame time."
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Alice's Adventures in Wonderlandis one of the most loved children's books of all time, and many adults enjoy it as well. It tells the story of a young girl named Alice, who follows a rabbit entering a magical world called Wonderland. She has many experiences which seem to change the rules of reasoning or commo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high625.txt | Alice's Adventures in Wonderlandis one of the most loved children's books of all time, and many adults enjoy it as well. It tells the story of a young girl named Alice, who follows a rabbit entering a magical world called Wonderland. She has many experiences which seem to change the rules of reasoning or common sense. ... | [
"Charles' family life",
"the birth of a book and its lasting influences",
"a magical world called Wonderland",
"a girl's adventurous experiences"
] |
The homeless man only had something to drink because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We were on our way home from Houston one Saturday morning. We decided to stop at a local gas station to get coffee and something to snack on since it was a good hour and a half before we got home.
When we were done, we got back into our car and before I started it, we noticed a man standing outside in front of... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11367.txt | We were on our way home from Houston one Saturday morning. We decided to stop at a local gas station to get coffee and something to snack on since it was a good hour and a half before we got home.
When we were done, we got back into our car and before I started it, we noticed a man standing outside in front of the buil... | [
"he didn't have enough money for food",
"he was thirsty only",
"the store only provided drinks",
"he felt cold that day"
] |
Some swimmers die in water because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Swimming is very popular. People like swimming in summer because water makes people feel cool. If you like swimming but swim in a wrong place, it may not be safe. These years, a lot of people die when they enjoy themselves in water, and most of them are students. Some people are not careful when they are swimm... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1027.txt | Swimming is very popular. People like swimming in summer because water makes people feel cool. If you like swimming but swim in a wrong place, it may not be safe. These years, a lot of people die when they enjoy themselves in water, and most of them are students. Some people are not careful when they are swimming. They... | [
"they swim so well",
"they are not strong enough",
"they are not careful",
"they can't swim well"
] |
According to the author, what Franck Ketchouang wrote was _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a group of young African immigrants struggle to adapt to life in the United States, an after-school drama program at White Oak Middle School aims to make their lives easier by first making them a little harder.
Project X is a program that uses drama, dance, poetry and other creative outlets to help students... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6046.txt | As a group of young African immigrants struggle to adapt to life in the United States, an after-school drama program at White Oak Middle School aims to make their lives easier by first making them a little harder.
Project X is a program that uses drama, dance, poetry and other creative outlets to help students discuss ... | [
"silly",
"simple",
"excellent",
"contradictory"
] |
What can we learn about Alice? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm Marie. I work in a nursing home and my job is to look after the old people. Alice is one of them. She's a very nice old woman.
This year, Alice had a difficult time. She went to hospital twice. In November, I finally could get her back to her "home".
Alice hoped that her daughter could come to visit her ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4708.txt | I'm Marie. I work in a nursing home and my job is to look after the old people. Alice is one of them. She's a very nice old woman.
This year, Alice had a difficult time. She went to hospital twice. In November, I finally could get her back to her "home".
Alice hoped that her daughter could come to visit her on Christ... | [
"She lived with her daughter.",
"She was in very good health.",
"She liked staying in the nursing home.",
"She was unhappy before the Christmas Eve."
] |
You must work _ if you are accepted by calling 345-674132. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
(1)Needed: Full time secretary position available. Applicants should have at least 2 years experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd., 17 Browning Street, Leeds.
(2) Are you looking for a part time job? We require 3 part time shop ass... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16122.txt | (1)Needed: Full time secretary position available. Applicants should have at least 2 years experience and be able to type 60 words a minute. No computer skills required. Apply in person at United Business Ltd., 17 Browning Street, Leeds.
(2) Are you looking for a part time job? We require 3 part time shop assistants t... | [
"during the evening",
"at the weekend",
"from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.",
"during the day"
] |
Five hundred terminally ill patients were interviewed with the main purpose of _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the old days, children were familiar with birth and death as part of life. This is perhaps the first generation of American youngsters who have never been close by during the birth of a baby and have never experienced the death of a family member.
Nowadays when people grow old, we often send them to nursing... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20744.txt | In the old days, children were familiar with birth and death as part of life. This is perhaps the first generation of American youngsters who have never been close by during the birth of a baby and have never experienced the death of a family member.
Nowadays when people grow old, we often send them to nursing homes. W... | [
"observing how they reacted to the crisis of death",
"helping them and their families overcome the fear of death",
"finding out their attitude towards the coming of death",
"learning how to best help them and their families"
] |
Coxal glands collect liquid waste from what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Coxal glands collect liquid waste from what? | blood | science | null | null | null | heart | lungs | plasma | blood | Some arthropods have special excretory structures. They are called coxal glands and Malpighian tubules . Coxal glands collect and concentrate liquid waste from blood. They excrete the waste from the body through a pore. Malphigian tubules carry waste from the digestive tract to the anus. The waste is excreted through t... | null | null | null |
What is the main idea of the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Online grocery shopping was counted as the next great innovation to make our lives easier. In China more than 3,000 websites offer the service, but none have turned a profit.
Xiang Nian has had a hard day at the office but at least she can skip the trip to the grocery store. A text message on her phone lets he... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5583.txt | Online grocery shopping was counted as the next great innovation to make our lives easier. In China more than 3,000 websites offer the service, but none have turned a profit.
Xiang Nian has had a hard day at the office but at least she can skip the trip to the grocery store. A text message on her phone lets her know th... | [
"The online grocery shopping is making our life easier.",
"Just-easy Fresh Produce is a pioneer of the online retail grocery business.",
"Conventional retailers are facing challenges.",
"None of the online grocery supermarkets has made a profit."
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE to the facts about most organic produce sold in Britain? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
LONDON(Reuters)--Organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-year-old computer technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket to buy organic food.
"Organic produce is always better,"Gold sai... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22897.txt | LONDON(Reuters)--Organic fruit, delivered right to the doorstep. That is what Gabriel Gold prefers, and he is willing to pay for it. If this is not possible, the 26-year-old computer technician will spend the extra money at the supermarket to buy organic food.
"Organic produce is always better,"Gold said."The fo... | [
"It grows indoors all year round.",
"It is produced outside Britain.",
"It is grown on family farms.",
"It is produced on large farms."
] |
The best title for the passage may be " _ ". | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists know of more than 1,000 volcanoes on the surface of Venus, Earth's "sister" planet. A big question has been: Are they still active? The scientists say yes.
Their evidence for recent volcanic activity on Venus comes from a lava flow in the planet's northern hemisphere. The flow is hotter than the ro... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5125.txt | Scientists know of more than 1,000 volcanoes on the surface of Venus, Earth's "sister" planet. A big question has been: Are they still active? The scientists say yes.
Their evidence for recent volcanic activity on Venus comes from a lava flow in the planet's northern hemisphere. The flow is hotter than the rocks aroun... | [
"Warm lava on Venus",
"More volcanic eruptions on Venus",
"Venus is just like a big active volcano",
"Lava flows are first found on Venus"
] |
There will be _ in Beijing Theater this week. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Films in Beijing Theater This Week
HARRY POTTER (III)
American film
Director: Alfonso Cuaron
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
Time: From Monday to Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m.
Ticket Price:Y=50
KUNGFU HUSTLE
Chinese film
Director: Zhou Xingchi
Starring: Zhou Xingchi, Liang Xiaolong, Yuan Hua
Ti... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle63.txt | Films in Beijing Theater This Week
HARRY POTTER (III)
American film
Director: Alfonso Cuaron
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson
Time: From Monday to Wednesday, at 6:00 p.m.
Ticket Price:Y=50
KUNGFU HUSTLE
Chinese film
Director: Zhou Xingchi
Starring: Zhou Xingchi, Liang Xiaolong, Yuan Hua
Time: From ... | [
"one Chinese film",
"two Chinese films",
"three American films",
"four foreign films"
] |
Where does the text probably come from? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On May 23,1989, Stefania Follini came out from a cave at Carlsbad, New Mexico. She hadn't seen the sun for eighteen and a half weeks. Stefania was in a research program, and the scientists in the program were studying body rhythms . In this experiment Stefania had spent 130 days in a cave, 30 feet in depth.
D... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7638.txt | On May 23,1989, Stefania Follini came out from a cave at Carlsbad, New Mexico. She hadn't seen the sun for eighteen and a half weeks. Stefania was in a research program, and the scientists in the program were studying body rhythms . In this experiment Stefania had spent 130 days in a cave, 30 feet in depth.
During her... | [
"A novel",
"A news story",
"A pet magazine",
"A travel guide"
] |
Which of the following number is Not agree with its description? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Only if you don't have a fear of heights do you want to visit the CN Tower. And if you can take a trip to the top of it will surely be worth it. The CN tower is Canada's most famous symbol and the centre of tourism in Toronto.
Over 550 meters, it is one of the tallest building in the world; on a clear day the ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12235.txt | Only if you don't have a fear of heights do you want to visit the CN Tower. And if you can take a trip to the top of it will surely be worth it. The CN tower is Canada's most famous symbol and the centre of tourism in Toronto.
Over 550 meters, it is one of the tallest building in the world; on a clear day the view is w... | [
"333 --- the height of the tower",
"550 --- the number of people who work at the top of the tower",
"364 --- the days that the tower is open each year",
"360--- the degree of the restaurant revolves."
] |
My toy's name is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I have a dog . It's a girl dog. She is two years old. Her ears and eyes are big. But she has a small nose and a small mouth. Her hair is long. She has four long legs, too. Does she have mum and dad? Yes! They come from Cuba. What's her name? Can you guess? Her name is Juzi, because she is orange. Wow, she is ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7718.txt | I have a dog . It's a girl dog. She is two years old. Her ears and eyes are big. But she has a small nose and a small mouth. Her hair is long. She has four long legs, too. Does she have mum and dad? Yes! They come from Cuba. What's her name? Can you guess? Her name is Juzi, because she is orange. Wow, she is my toy do... | [
"orange.",
"girl.",
"Juzi",
"dog"
] |
The department of Asia represents _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome to the British Museum, the grandest and the most spectacular in the human history.The admission is free and we open every day from 10:00 to 15:30.You can explore 10 departments including:
The Department of Africa, Oceania and America.
The collection of the Department of Africa, Oceania and America incl... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21428.txt | Welcome to the British Museum, the grandest and the most spectacular in the human history.The admission is free and we open every day from 10:00 to 15:30.You can explore 10 departments including:
The Department of Africa, Oceania and America.
The collection of the Department of Africa, Oceania and America includes arou... | [
"the geographical features of Asia",
"the relationship among Asian countries",
"the life styles and cultural traditions of some nations",
"the cultural fights between some native groups"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The world is full of amazing things. Today, I'm going to talk about something amazing.
We have lots of things to do every day, so many of us will be tired after a busy day. They all choose sleeping to have a rest. But do you know that sleeping can consume many calories. The energy consumed is even more than w... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7335.txt | The world is full of amazing things. Today, I'm going to talk about something amazing.
We have lots of things to do every day, so many of us will be tired after a busy day. They all choose sleeping to have a rest. But do you know that sleeping can consume many calories. The energy consumed is even more than watching T... | [
"Watching TV is good for our health.",
"Most goldfish can't live very long.",
"Goldfish can live over 50 years.",
"Goldfish can live as long as people."
] |
Through the passage the writer wants to tell people not to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As we know, most of the material things in our daily life have to be bought with money. But money is not all powerful. Money can't buy many things such as time and true love. There are 24 hours in a day. Sometimes when we are very happy, we wish that the period of happiness would last longer. But no matter wha... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22971.txt | As we know, most of the material things in our daily life have to be bought with money. But money is not all powerful. Money can't buy many things such as time and true love. There are 24 hours in a day. Sometimes when we are very happy, we wish that the period of happiness would last longer. But no matter what we do, ... | [
"make money",
"waste money",
"save money",
"worship money"
] |
It takes Derek 9 minutes to walk a mile if he doesn't have to walk with his brother. If he has to take his brother it takes 12 minutes to walk a mile. How many minutes longer would it take him to walk 20 miles if he had to take his brother? | Alone it would take him 9*20=<<9*20=180>>180 minutes
With his brother, it would take him 12*20=<<12*20=240>>240 minutes
240-180=<<240-180=60>>60 more minutes
#### 60 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | It takes Derek 9 minutes to walk a mile if he doesn't have to walk with his brother. If he has to take his brother it takes 12 minutes to walk a mile. How many minutes longer would it take him to walk 20 miles if he had to take his brother? | Alone it would take him 9*20=<<9*20=180>>180 minutes
With his brother, it would take him 12*20=<<12*20=240>>240 minutes
240-180=<<240-180=60>>60 more minutes
#### 60 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
To the suitors including English courtiers and foreign princes,Elizabeth _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"I will never marry," the future Elizabeth I declared at the age of eight, and, to the terror of her people, the Great Queen kept her word.
For four centuries, historians have guessed why Elizabeth never married.In her own day, her decision to remain single was considered absurd and dangerous.A queen needed a ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6644.txt | "I will never marry," the future Elizabeth I declared at the age of eight, and, to the terror of her people, the Great Queen kept her word.
For four centuries, historians have guessed why Elizabeth never married.In her own day, her decision to remain single was considered absurd and dangerous.A queen needed a husband t... | [
"held back the truth",
"gave a definite answer \"no\"",
"kept them expecting deliberately",
"said she preferred the single state"
] |
According to the passage,which sentence is RIGHT? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day an Australian farmer,Joe,saw a bright light in the sky. The light came nearer and nearer and suddenly Joe realized that it was a spaceship. The spaceship landed in a field nearby.
The door of the spaceship opened and two strange beings climbed out. They seemed to be half man and half bird. Joe was afra... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2470.txt | One day an Australian farmer,Joe,saw a bright light in the sky. The light came nearer and nearer and suddenly Joe realized that it was a spaceship. The spaceship landed in a field nearby.
The door of the spaceship opened and two strange beings climbed out. They seemed to be half man and half bird. Joe was afraid of the... | [
"The aliens took away Joe",
"It is getting very cold on Venus",
"A lot of people on Venus are dying",
"Not all the people believed Joe"
] |
What is Ben Nevis special for? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little bit of whisky at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle. When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873, she wrote in her diary, "I never saw a lovelier spot ," And she didn't even go fishing.
Scotland is not easily d... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high477.txt | There is no better way to enjoy Scottish traditions than going fishing and tasting a little bit of whisky at a quiet place like the Inverlochy Castle. When Queen Victoria visited the castle in 1873, she wrote in her diary, "I never saw a lovelier spot ," And she didn't even go fishing.
Scotland is not easily defined. I... | [
"The Inverlochy Castle Hotel .",
"The beauty of its surroundings.",
"The water from the mountain.",
"The challenge up to its top."
] |
The plantable coffee cup _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Unless you bring your own thermos, paper cups are the real option for on-the-go coffee. But as we all know, producing these simple items cuts down forests of trees and contributes to mountains of waste. In fact, Starbucks alone uses 4 billion paper cups a year globally and most of these plastic-lined cups are ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19535.txt | Unless you bring your own thermos, paper cups are the real option for on-the-go coffee. But as we all know, producing these simple items cuts down forests of trees and contributes to mountains of waste. In fact, Starbucks alone uses 4 billion paper cups a year globally and most of these plastic-lined cups are never rec... | [
"can be used many times",
"contains seeds in its material",
"can be used as a flowerpot",
"is made of waterproof material"
] |
You should pay Tianxing Strawberry- Picking Garden _ yuan if you buy 10 kilograms with a discount card. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In early summer, one of the most popular fruit is strawberry . It is said strawberry is the "Queen of fruit" as it has many nutritious elements. But many people feel that the strawberry in the current market tastes different as many strawberries are artificially grown and some even have a scent of pesticides ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13666.txt | In early summer, one of the most popular fruit is strawberry . It is said strawberry is the "Queen of fruit" as it has many nutritious elements. But many people feel that the strawberry in the current market tastes different as many strawberries are artificially grown and some even have a scent of pesticides . So find... | [
"120",
"108",
"96",
"60"
] |
When the captain shouted "all hands on deck ", what did he mean? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
First Frenchman: I once heard someone shout, "Look out." I put my head out of a window and a glass of water fell on me. It seems that "look out" may mean "Don't look out."
Second Frenchman: I was once on a ship and heard the captain shout, "All hands on deck . I put my hands on the deck and someone walked on ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3618.txt | First Frenchman: I once heard someone shout, "Look out." I put my head out of a window and a glass of water fell on me. It seems that "look out" may mean "Don't look out."
Second Frenchman: I was once on a ship and heard the captain shout, "All hands on deck . I put my hands on the deck and someone walked on them."
Th... | [
"Put up your hands.",
"Put your both hands on deck.",
"Give your hands to me.",
"All the sailors on deck."
] |
What will happen to characters as smart gadgets appear? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As young Chinese increasingly forget how to write characters because they don't have to, using keyboards and touch screen technology on mobile phones is changing the trend.
For Yin Liang, a 26-year-old purchasing agent at a company, his embarrassment over forgetting how to write characters has gradually di... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17801.txt | As young Chinese increasingly forget how to write characters because they don't have to, using keyboards and touch screen technology on mobile phones is changing the trend.
For Yin Liang, a 26-year-old purchasing agent at a company, his embarrassment over forgetting how to write characters has gradually disappeared... | [
"The writing of characters will be not important.",
"Characters will disappear sooner or later.",
"Characters can be only written with your finger.",
"Characters will be still attractive by evolving."
] |
China's women's curling team won't be eight years old until _ . | D | 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: D | 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... | [
"2003",
"2009",
"2010",
"2011"
] |
What can we learn from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nowadays the problem of the generation gap is becoming more and more serious. Poor relationship between parents and their children are very common.
Whether we like it or not, our parents are responsible for us at least until we're out of high school. So rather than get upset about that fact, maybe we should fo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5133.txt | Nowadays the problem of the generation gap is becoming more and more serious. Poor relationship between parents and their children are very common.
Whether we like it or not, our parents are responsible for us at least until we're out of high school. So rather than get upset about that fact, maybe we should focus on so... | [
"Listening is better than yelling and fighting.",
"It is impolite to see your parents eye to eye.",
"Be careful when you take your parents' advice.",
"Parents are sometimes easy to get upset."
] |
In the passage the author best describes COSMEO as _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Designed specifically for kids that live online, Discovery announced a new fun and interactive homework tool that uses the power of broadband and media to help achieve academic breakthroughs at home. It's COSMEO.
With a click of a mouse, kids have instant access to the only online video destination for homewor... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20388.txt | Designed specifically for kids that live online, Discovery announced a new fun and interactive homework tool that uses the power of broadband and media to help achieve academic breakthroughs at home. It's COSMEO.
With a click of a mouse, kids have instant access to the only online video destination for homework help, r... | [
"an online study tool",
"a computer game",
"a video destination",
"a fun multimedia"
] |
What makes the author feel lucky is that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was fortunate enough to discover my love for flying when I was very young. Lucky that some things went my way: my eyesight, for example, was good enough to allow me to become a fighter pilot. And lucky that when I left the army, I found work as an airline pilot, when such jobs weren't plentiful. I still feel... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19919.txt | I was fortunate enough to discover my love for flying when I was very young. Lucky that some things went my way: my eyesight, for example, was good enough to allow me to become a fighter pilot. And lucky that when I left the army, I found work as an airline pilot, when such jobs weren't plentiful. I still feel lucky, a... | [
"he was able to find a job as a pilot",
"his job is satisfying and totally free of trouble",
"he began flying even when he was very young",
"his physical condition enables him to be a spaceman"
] |
The writer gives us _ methods to help us be punctual. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To be punctual is important for us because people rather expect us to be on time for appointments. But it seems not easy to be on time every time. Here are some useful methods to help you be punctual.
Plan your route. If your destination is unfamiliar, go online the night before to map out your route and see ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6857.txt | To be punctual is important for us because people rather expect us to be on time for appointments. But it seems not easy to be on time every time. Here are some useful methods to help you be punctual.
Plan your route. If your destination is unfamiliar, go online the night before to map out your route and see how long ... | [
"one",
"two",
"three",
"four"
] |
What is offline shopping? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Online shopping has become something very common for young people, however, it's not easy for the old people to buy things on the internet. Therefore, offline Daigou stores, or buy-for-you stores, are becoming popular among the old.
64-year-old man Li Hui'an is searching for his favorite CD in an offline Daigo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle146.txt | Online shopping has become something very common for young people, however, it's not easy for the old people to buy things on the internet. Therefore, offline Daigou stores, or buy-for-you stores, are becoming popular among the old.
64-year-old man Li Hui'an is searching for his favorite CD in an offline Daigou shop. H... | [
"Buying things in a common store.",
"Buying and selling things on the internet.",
"Buying things on the internet for the old.",
"Buying things on the internet for the people who can't use the internet."
] |
According to Michael Yost, we can infer that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Three-dimensional printers are fast becoming everyday devices in the United States. Three-D printers are used to make everything from automobile parts to bone replacements for human patients. American research scientists are now working on creating replacements for living tissue.
Researchers at the Medical Uni... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9969.txt | Three-dimensional printers are fast becoming everyday devices in the United States. Three-D printers are used to make everything from automobile parts to bone replacements for human patients. American research scientists are now working on creating replacements for living tissue.
Researchers at the Medical University o... | [
"the Palmetto bio-printer can workwithout power",
"the Palmetto bio-printer has been used to treat the patients",
"the Palmetto bio-printer can only be found in the United States",
"the Palmetto bio-printer will have a bright future in medical use"
] |
Misfolding of polypeptides is a serious problem in what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Misfolding of polypeptides is a serious problem in what? | cells | science | null | null | null | muscles | blood | lipids | cells | null | null | null | |
Which of the following is TRUE from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you have failed in the past to try to make big changes in life,try again now,one tiny step at a time.
Every year it's the same.As December comes to an end,you think about the new year and all the ways you want to improve your life. But as you start to write down your hopes for the new year,you think about t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1619.txt | If you have failed in the past to try to make big changes in life,try again now,one tiny step at a time.
Every year it's the same.As December comes to an end,you think about the new year and all the ways you want to improve your life. But as you start to write down your hopes for the new year,you think about the last y... | [
"Robert Maurer studied \"kaizen\" and found it helpful.",
"You can achieve your goals if you are not too busy.",
"You can't find any excuse not to reach a big goal.",
"\"Kaizen\" was brought to Japan during World WarII."
] |
Each myofibril is made up of two types of proteins, called actin and what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Each myofibril is made up of two types of proteins, called actin and what? | myosin | science | null | null | null | Fatty Acid | dynein | elongation | myosin | Each myofibril is made up of two types of proteins, called actin and myosin. These proteins form thread-like filaments. | null | null | null |
_ does some reading in the morning. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some school officials want to change class time from 8:00am to 9:00am.What do you think?
Jill----"I think it's a good idea! I usually get up at 6:10 and it's difficult for me. At night I have to do lots of homework and I like to watch TV . I go to bed at about 11:00 pm. I usually can't catch the bus at 7:30 i... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6074.txt | Some school officials want to change class time from 8:00am to 9:00am.What do you think?
Jill----"I think it's a good idea! I usually get up at 6:10 and it's difficult for me. At night I have to do lots of homework and I like to watch TV . I go to bed at about 11:00 pm. I usually can't catch the bus at 7:30 in the mor... | [
"Jill",
"Sally",
"Billy",
"both Jill and Billy"
] |
What suggestion may the researchers in the passage make? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Parents will do anything for their children. Whether it would be the food, clothes, or the place they live in, parents will always make sure their children have the best of everything. One of the biggest concerns that parents currently have is educating their children. They are faced with lots of difficulties ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14434.txt | Parents will do anything for their children. Whether it would be the food, clothes, or the place they live in, parents will always make sure their children have the best of everything. One of the biggest concerns that parents currently have is educating their children. They are faced with lots of difficulties when it c... | [
"To train kids as early as possible.",
"To try as many means as possible.",
"To help kids develop as fully as possible.",
"To use as many available resources as possible."
] |
How many methods were used to test the portrait? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Birthdays often involve surprises. But this year's surprise on the birthday of the great British playwright William Shakespeare is surely one of the most dramatic.
On April 22, one day before his 441st birthday anniversary, experts discovered that one of the most recognizable portraits of William Shakespeare i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2504.txt | Birthdays often involve surprises. But this year's surprise on the birthday of the great British playwright William Shakespeare is surely one of the most dramatic.
On April 22, one day before his 441st birthday anniversary, experts discovered that one of the most recognizable portraits of William Shakespeare is a fake.... | [
"Not mentioned.",
"Two",
"Three",
"At least four."
] |
Which phenomenon can be described as the "Bystander Apathy Effect"? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The "Bystander Apathy Effect" was first studied by researchers in New York after neighbors ignored--and in some cases turned up the volume on their TVs--the cries of a woman as she was murdered (over a half-hour period). With regard to helping those in difficulty generally, they found that:
(1) women are helpe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15969.txt | The "Bystander Apathy Effect" was first studied by researchers in New York after neighbors ignored--and in some cases turned up the volume on their TVs--the cries of a woman as she was murdered (over a half-hour period). With regard to helping those in difficulty generally, they found that:
(1) women are helped more th... | [
"When one is in trouble, people think it's his own fault.",
"In a football match, people get involved in a fight.",
"Seeing a murder, people feel sorry that it should have happened.",
"On hearing a cry for help, people keep themselves to themselves."
] |
What would be the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome to the Van Gogh Gallery for information about the life and work of Vincent van Gogh. As a post impressionist painter and one of the most famous artists of all time, Vincent van Gogh has become a model. From growing up in Holland and working as a pastor , moving to France and creating an unbelievable co... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8929.txt | Welcome to the Van Gogh Gallery for information about the life and work of Vincent van Gogh. As a post impressionist painter and one of the most famous artists of all time, Vincent van Gogh has become a model. From growing up in Holland and working as a pastor , moving to France and creating an unbelievable collection ... | [
"learn about Van Gogh's life",
"welcome to the Van Gogh Gallery",
"Van Gogh's information on younger artists.",
"Welcome to an unbelievable collection of artworks."
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Celebrity has become one of the most important representatives of popular culture. Fans used to be crazy about a specific film, but now the public tends to base its consumption on the interest of celebrity attached to any given product. Besides, fashion magazines have almost abandoned the practice of putting... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12500.txt | Celebrity has become one of the most important representatives of popular culture. Fans used to be crazy about a specific film, but now the public tends to base its consumption on the interest of celebrity attached to any given product. Besides, fashion magazines have almost abandoned the practice of putting models o... | [
"celebrity and personal style",
"celebrity and market potential",
"celebrity and fashion design",
"celebrity and clothing industry"
] |
While climbing, it is much easier for a rock climber if he _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you have ever been rock climbing, you will know that it is not a very easy sport. In fact, you probably felt quite defeated when you first tried to do any serious climbing. Indoor and outdoor rock climbing are both extremely demanding and require practice to get good at. It is one of the most physically and... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2258.txt | If you have ever been rock climbing, you will know that it is not a very easy sport. In fact, you probably felt quite defeated when you first tried to do any serious climbing. Indoor and outdoor rock climbing are both extremely demanding and require practice to get good at. It is one of the most physically and mentally... | [
"takes a rope",
"has a partner",
"has three points touching the wall",
"uses feet more often"
] |
From the passage, we learn that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The coast of the State of Maine is one of the most irregular in the world. A straight line running from the southernmost coastal city to the northernmost coastal city would measure about 225 miles. If you followed the
coastline between these points, you would travel more than ten times as far. This irregulari... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21479.txt | The coast of the State of Maine is one of the most irregular in the world. A straight line running from the southernmost coastal city to the northernmost coastal city would measure about 225 miles. If you followed the
coastline between these points, you would travel more than ten times as far. This irregularity is the... | [
"the coastline of Maine is ten times longer after the Ice Age",
"there are more than 2500 islands along the Maine coastline",
"Mt. Desert Island has been broken apart by a 7-mile-long water stretch",
"an arts community gave way to the summer homes on Mt. Desert Island"
] |
We can learn from the passage that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Look closely at ,your hands-are they clean? It doesn't matter how many times you was your hands. They're still crowded with microbes, which are also called "germs" or "bacteria". Microbes are everywhere. But don't worry-most microbes don't harm you. and many actually help you stay alive.
Now, scientists say ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3020.txt | Look closely at ,your hands-are they clean? It doesn't matter how many times you was your hands. They're still crowded with microbes, which are also called "germs" or "bacteria". Microbes are everywhere. But don't worry-most microbes don't harm you. and many actually help you stay alive.
Now, scientists say the micro... | [
"your microbes may give you away",
"scientists will come to a clear conclusion soon",
"many scientists think microbe fingerprints useless",
"the microbe fingerprint has been used in many cases"
] |
What weather events move with the prevailing winds and originate in the trade winds in the northern hemisphere? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What weather events move with the prevailing winds and originate in the trade winds in the northern hemisphere? | hurricanes | science | null | null | null | droughts | tsunamis | earthquakes | hurricanes | Hurricanes move with the prevailing winds. In the Northern Hemisphere, they originate in the trade winds and are blown to the west. When they reach the westerlies, they switch direction. So they travel toward the north or northeast. You can look at a map of hurricane tracks to see this happen ( Figure below ). Hurrican... | null | null | null |
What takes both the shape and the volume of their container? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What takes both the shape and the volume of their container? | gases | science | null | null | null | fluids | solids | tissues | gases | Solids have a fixed volume and a fixed shape. Liquids have a fixed volume but take the shape of their container. Gases take both the volume and the shape of their container. | null | null | null |
What is the name of the disorder of the arteries in which cholesterol and other materials are deposited on the interior of the arterial wall? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the name of the disorder of the arteries in which cholesterol and other materials are deposited on the interior of the arterial wall? | atherosclerosis | science | null | null | null | paralysis | arthritis | anemia | atherosclerosis | Cholesterol has been implicated in heart disease for decades. Atherosclerosis is a disorder of the arteries in which cholesterol and other materials are deposited on the interior of the arterial wall. These deposits lead to the formation of plaques that can restrict or even block the flow of blood through these blood v... | null | null | null |
What do we know about the detection system? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Drink drivers could be prohibited from driving under the influence if new technology from Nissan is introduced.
The Japanese car maker has developed a new odor detection system designed to prevent drivers from operating a car if they are over the legal limit. The system works by using a series of sensors t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10999.txt | Drink drivers could be prohibited from driving under the influence if new technology from Nissan is introduced.
The Japanese car maker has developed a new odor detection system designed to prevent drivers from operating a car if they are over the legal limit. The system works by using a series of sensors to detect ... | [
"The detection system is still in the developmental stage.",
"The new technology from Nissan has been introduced.",
"The driving detectors are being built into cars.",
"The system has already been used in some car companies."
] |
If you take interest in the Summer course, _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Now is a great time to start thinking about how the 2015 Summer course offerings might help you complete your academic program at a faster rate and with less money! Whether you register for Summer not, we have some great activities and other special events planned for Rowan students, faculty and staff. Wehope ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11801.txt | Now is a great time to start thinking about how the 2015 Summer course offerings might help you complete your academic program at a faster rate and with less money! Whether you register for Summer not, we have some great activities and other special events planned for Rowan students, faculty and staff. Wehope you will ... | [
"you can visit its website",
"you can go to the campus",
"you can register on July l, 2015",
"you can complete a form"
] |
On the snowy day, Prana _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Prana was a beautiful dog, whose name means "breath of life". Although he died several years ago, I can still remember the days we spent together and what he has taught me about love.
I have two apple trees in the garden. Prana loved apples. When he went outside, he'd catch an apple and take it into the house ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle553.txt | Prana was a beautiful dog, whose name means "breath of life". Although he died several years ago, I can still remember the days we spent together and what he has taught me about love.
I have two apple trees in the garden. Prana loved apples. When he went outside, he'd catch an apple and take it into the house to eat la... | [
"ate up all the apples",
"dug holes to put the apples in them",
"brought the apples under the snow to the ground",
"left the house and died"
] |
It can be inferred from the text that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
EBay will launch an online group gift-buying service today designed to make it easier for several people to chip in, buy and pay for gifts using their social-network and e-mail contacts.
EBay North America Vice President Christopher Payne says it is going to be a major step forward in social commerce, which is... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11377.txt | EBay will launch an online group gift-buying service today designed to make it easier for several people to chip in, buy and pay for gifts using their social-network and e-mail contacts.
EBay North America Vice President Christopher Payne says it is going to be a major step forward in social commerce, which is the stil... | [
"through eBay's new tool, 200 million products on eBay are available to online shoppers",
"social commerce can eliminate the headache of collecting contributions",
"eBay's new tool will gain mass adoption by online shoppers",
"with the help of eBay's new tool, FrumUs.com and eDivvy.com will also sell products... |
What is the author's chief concern about the increasing use of Citi Bikes in New York? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bright blue Citi Bikes are becoming a fine sight in the New Yorker street. New Yorkers are gradually getting used to more pedaling passengers on those blue Citi Bikes. But what about local bike shops ? Is City Bike booming at their expense? At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca, a manager who gave his name as "Ben W." s... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11249.txt | Bright blue Citi Bikes are becoming a fine sight in the New Yorker street. New Yorkers are gradually getting used to more pedaling passengers on those blue Citi Bikes. But what about local bike shops ? Is City Bike booming at their expense? At Gotham Bikes in Tribeca, a manager who gave his name as "Ben W." said the s... | [
"Whether local bike shops will suffer.",
"How non-cyclists will respond to it.",
"Whether local bike businesses will oppose it.",
"How the safety of bike riders can be ensured."
] |
The above rules will help you _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know that you are not outgoing enough? Do you want to make friends, but are you
too shy? Read the following rules. They will help you.
Feel comfortable.
Always be clean. Shower, brush your teeth, and try to look nice. Dress in clean clothes.
They must make you feel good and comfortable. Those make you f... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4759.txt | Do you know that you are not outgoing enough? Do you want to make friends, but are you
too shy? Read the following rules. They will help you.
Feel comfortable.
Always be clean. Shower, brush your teeth, and try to look nice. Dress in clean clothes.
They must make you feel good and comfortable. Those make you feel more ... | [
"study better",
"make more friends",
"stay healthier",
"finish your homework"
] |
Why did Michael decide not to go home immediately? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The date was like any other day in his life. After school, Michael walked past the shop on the street corner. He stopped to look at the front row of shoes, and he felt sorry for himself. He really wanted to have them for his birthday.
He sadly walked away and thought of what to tell his mother. He knew she wou... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18106.txt | The date was like any other day in his life. After school, Michael walked past the shop on the street corner. He stopped to look at the front row of shoes, and he felt sorry for himself. He really wanted to have them for his birthday.
He sadly walked away and thought of what to tell his mother. He knew she would give h... | [
"Because it was still early",
"Because he didn't want to give his mother any trouble.",
"Because he wanted to go to the park to have a rest.",
"Because his mother was not at home yet at that time."
] |
The Biosphere Expedition is probably held _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Become a volunteer and help those who need your help in your community ! Volunteer work includes helping the poor, helping the families whose houses were destroyed by national disasters or creating green spaces for neighborhood families. Whichever service activity you choose, you have the "power of one" to mak... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6707.txt | Become a volunteer and help those who need your help in your community ! Volunteer work includes helping the poor, helping the families whose houses were destroyed by national disasters or creating green spaces for neighborhood families. Whichever service activity you choose, you have the "power of one" to make a diffe... | [
"for three months",
"in summer vacation",
"only by local scientists",
"between America and China"
] |
The writer can't put up with stealing because he thinks that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pulling heavy suitcases all day in the summer is hard work, especially when you're a thin 14-year-old.That was me in 1940-the youngest and smallest baggage boy at New York City's Pennsyl-vania Railway Station.
After just a few days on the job, I began noticing that the other fellows were overcharging passenger... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4527.txt | Pulling heavy suitcases all day in the summer is hard work, especially when you're a thin 14-year-old.That was me in 1940-the youngest and smallest baggage boy at New York City's Pennsyl-vania Railway Station.
After just a few days on the job, I began noticing that the other fellows were overcharging passengers. I'd li... | [
"it is a totally shared experience",
"it is considered as the most dangerous",
"it does great harm to human relationship",
"it may lead to the loss of his sports team"
] |
why did the organization committee change the name "Friendlies" into "Fuwa" without giving a formal announcement? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Friendlies abandoned as name for mascots
The name "Friendlies" has been abandoned as the organization committee for the 2008 Beijing Olympics silently changed the English name of the Games' five mascot dolls last week. The organization committee decided to adopt the name "Fuwa", which is a pinyin translation ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17175.txt | Friendlies abandoned as name for mascots
The name "Friendlies" has been abandoned as the organization committee for the 2008 Beijing Olympics silently changed the English name of the Games' five mascot dolls last week. The organization committee decided to adopt the name "Fuwa", which is a pinyin translation of its Ch... | [
"Because it is not important to make it known.",
"Because everybody will know it by surfing the internet.",
"Because it will perhaps affect the sales of Olympic products.",
"Because all the people will criticize them for changing its name."
] |
There are _ different learning types according to the passage. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Why are you study habits different from those of your friends? Why do you seem to learn faster in some classes while more slowly in others? One reason you may not know is that people have different types. Scientists say there are three different learning types: Visual ,Auditory ,and Kinesthetic .
Visual lear... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3009.txt | Why are you study habits different from those of your friends? Why do you seem to learn faster in some classes while more slowly in others? One reason you may not know is that people have different types. Scientists say there are three different learning types: Visual ,Auditory ,and Kinesthetic .
Visual learners lear... | [
"two",
"three",
"four",
"five"
] |
According to the letter, which of the following is NOT true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and tha... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8956.txt | Dear Malia and Sasha,
I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that as exci... | [
"The writer and his two daughters had been apart for a long time.",
"The writer hoped that his daughters would live up to his great expectations.",
"The only way to settle the differences in the world is through violence.",
"There still exist some divides of race and region, gender and religion somewhere in t... |
According to the passage, which of the following is true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
English words don't stay the same. People need new words for new ideas and new inventions. Some new words come into use, and some old words are used in a new way.
English can change by borrowing words from other languages. The word "tomato" was borrowed from Mexico, and "tea" came from China, and so on. Now a ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8553.txt | English words don't stay the same. People need new words for new ideas and new inventions. Some new words come into use, and some old words are used in a new way.
English can change by borrowing words from other languages. The word "tomato" was borrowed from Mexico, and "tea" came from China, and so on. Now a great man... | [
"New words come into use while older words disappear.",
"New words can only be formed by adding two words together.",
"The word \"tea\" was borrowed from China.",
"The word \"photo\" was named after its inventor."
] |
The city authorities will firstly develop _ in the future. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei province, has issued smog warnings for three days since Monday because of serious air pollution.
The lingering smog forced construction sites to stop work and primary and middle schools to suspend outdoor activities. From Monday through Wednesday, the city's air quality index r... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18449.txt | Wuhan, the capital city of Hubei province, has issued smog warnings for three days since Monday because of serious air pollution.
The lingering smog forced construction sites to stop work and primary and middle schools to suspend outdoor activities. From Monday through Wednesday, the city's air quality index reading re... | [
"green transportation",
"environmentally friendly energy",
"heavy vehicles",
"transport network"
] |
Which of the following plays an important part in the spread of foreign words? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is one foreign product the Japanese are buying faster than others and its popularity has caused an uneasy feeling among many Japanese.
That product is foreign words.
that come from outside - have been part of the Japanese language for centuries. Mostly borrowed from English and Chinese, these terms are o... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16200.txt | There is one foreign product the Japanese are buying faster than others and its popularity has caused an uneasy feeling among many Japanese.
That product is foreign words.
that come from outside - have been part of the Japanese language for centuries. Mostly borrowed from English and Chinese, these terms are often chan... | [
"The media and government papers.",
"Best-selling Japanese textbooks.",
"The interest of young Japanese.",
"Foreign products and experts."
] |
Juanita goes through 1 bottle of sunscreen a month. She likes to stock up for the entire year when a certain website offers 30% off her entire purchase. If each bottle is $30.00 how much will all of the sunscreen cost after the discount? | She goes through 1 bottle a month and she likes to stock up for the entire year, which is 12 months so she needs 1*12 = <<1*12=12>>12 bottles
Each bottle is $30.00 and she needs 12 bottles so they will cost 30*12 = $<<30*12=360.00>>360.00
The website offers a 30% discount off of her $360.00 purchase so the discount wil... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Juanita goes through 1 bottle of sunscreen a month. She likes to stock up for the entire year when a certain website offers 30% off her entire purchase. If each bottle is $30.00 how much will all of the sunscreen cost after the discount? | She goes through 1 bottle a month and she likes to stock up for the entire year, which is 12 months so she needs 1*12 = <<1*12=12>>12 bottles
Each bottle is $30.00 and she needs 12 bottles so they will cost 30*12 = $<<30*12=360.00>>360.00
The website offers a 30% discount off of her $360.00 purchase so the discount wil... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The end of the story shows that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The policeman moved up the avenue impressively.It was barely 10 o'clock at night,but the chilly wind with rain had kept people out of the streets.
The policeman suddenly slowed his walk.In the doorway of a darkened store a man leaned,with an unlighted cigar in his mouth.As the policeman walked up to him the ma... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18747.txt | The policeman moved up the avenue impressively.It was barely 10 o'clock at night,but the chilly wind with rain had kept people out of the streets.
The policeman suddenly slowed his walk.In the doorway of a darkened store a man leaned,with an unlighted cigar in his mouth.As the policeman walked up to him the man spoke u... | [
"time will wait for no man",
"friendship is precious",
"justice can hardly be done",
"life is hard to predict"
] |
Which of the following is correct about Vanellus? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
From cosy cabins and yurts to campervans and huts with character and mod-cons, winter camping can be cool, rather than just chilly, in these beautiful UK settings.
Great Langdale, Cumbria
Winner of the Great Outdoors accommodation of the year award 2014, this campsite at the head of a valley is a beautiful spo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9142.txt | From cosy cabins and yurts to campervans and huts with character and mod-cons, winter camping can be cool, rather than just chilly, in these beautiful UK settings.
Great Langdale, Cumbria
Winner of the Great Outdoors accommodation of the year award 2014, this campsite at the head of a valley is a beautiful spot for win... | [
"Vanellus is the biggest shepherd hut around the nature reserve.",
"Tourists cannot continue to use their electronic devices in the hut.",
"People can either walk or cycle to travel around the nature reserve.",
"The shepherd hut provides different dining options for the tourists."
] |
We can infer from the passage that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A hoarder is someone who is unable or unwilling to throw items away, and the disposal of items causes them considerable pain. When people hoard a massive amount of objects, it takes over the inhabitable spaces of their home. As the collection grows, they are unable to do simple , _ activities such as cooking... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10626.txt | A hoarder is someone who is unable or unwilling to throw items away, and the disposal of items causes them considerable pain. When people hoard a massive amount of objects, it takes over the inhabitable spaces of their home. As the collection grows, they are unable to do simple , _ activities such as cooking a meal o... | [
"hoarding is a serious problem that needs concern.",
"the main reason of hoarding is the economic burden.",
"food preparation becomes easier if a person is a hoarder.",
"hoarded items can't be piled higher than a person's head."
] |
Who can become addicted to sugar easily? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever wanted to stop eating something sweet but you just couldn't ? Is the first thing you do when you get home from school to look in the biscuit tin ? Can you eat a huge bar of chocolate all by yourself ? Can you say "no" to sweets at parties ? If you can't , then there is a reason...perhaps you're ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2986.txt | Have you ever wanted to stop eating something sweet but you just couldn't ? Is the first thing you do when you get home from school to look in the biscuit tin ? Can you eat a huge bar of chocolate all by yourself ? Can you say "no" to sweets at parties ? If you can't , then there is a reason...perhaps you're sugar add... | [
"People who eat sweet regularly.",
"People who eat lots of fat and fast food.",
"People who don't have a balanced diet.",
"People who eat lots of fruits and vegetables."
] |
When Danny's mother came for Mrs. Green, the matter was now _ to Mrs Green. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Danny was just tired about the way things were going. His mum came to school and talked on and on about Rick Jackson. It seemed that she would never stop talking. "Somebody's got to stop that boy!" she was shouting. "Rick's troubling everybody in the neighborhood. And he loves to pick on little boys like Danny... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle843.txt | Danny was just tired about the way things were going. His mum came to school and talked on and on about Rick Jackson. It seemed that she would never stop talking. "Somebody's got to stop that boy!" she was shouting. "Rick's troubling everybody in the neighborhood. And he loves to pick on little boys like Danny."
Mrs. G... | [
"serious",
"common",
"untrue",
"similar"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time two brothers who lived on neighboring farms fell into conflict . It was the first serious one in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed.
Then the long cooperation fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a maj... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20005.txt | Once upon a time two brothers who lived on neighboring farms fell into conflict . It was the first serious one in 40 years of farming side by side, sharing machinery, and trading labor and goods as needed.
Then the long cooperation fell apart. It began with a small misunderstanding and it grew into a major differ... | [
"The younger brother used his bulldozer to dig a creek.",
"After the conflict John was angry with his younger brother.",
"At first the carpenter planned to build an 8-foot fence as John asked him to.",
"The two brother made peace at last."
] |
In which way did the boy's uncle help with the operation? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Eight-year-old Jesse Abrogate was playing in the sea late one evening in July 2001 when a 7-foot bull shark attacked him and tore off his arm. Jesse's uncle jumped into the sea and dragged the boy to the store. The boy was not breathing. His aunt gave him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation while his uncle rang the e... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2739.txt | Eight-year-old Jesse Abrogate was playing in the sea late one evening in July 2001 when a 7-foot bull shark attacked him and tore off his arm. Jesse's uncle jumped into the sea and dragged the boy to the store. The boy was not breathing. His aunt gave him mouth-to-mouth resuscitation while his uncle rang the emergency ... | [
"By finding his lost arm",
"By shooting the fish",
"By flying him to hospital",
"By offering his blood"
] |
What color are the windows? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We have a new house.It has blue windows and a red door.There is a big garden in front of the house.There are many flowers in it.They are red, yellow, pink and white.We have a dog and a cat now.The dog's name is Brownie.She is brown and yellow.The cat's name is Tabby.He is black and grey.They are lovely.Dad, Mu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2460.txt | We have a new house.It has blue windows and a red door.There is a big garden in front of the house.There are many flowers in it.They are red, yellow, pink and white.We have a dog and a cat now.The dog's name is Brownie.She is brown and yellow.The cat's name is Tabby.He is black and grey.They are lovely.Dad, Mum, Browni... | [
"Blue",
"Yellow",
"Red",
"Brown"
] |
Tamia is making dinner. She is using 5 bell peppers to make her meal. She likes to have a variety of sizes so some will melt and some will be thick enough to eat whole. First she cuts each bell pepper into 20 large slices. Then she takes half those slices and cuts them into 3 smaller pieces each. How many slices and pi... | First, Tamia cuts the 5 bell peppers into 20 slices each, 5 x 20 = <<5*20=100>>100 slices.
Then, she takes 1/2 of those to cut into smaller pieces, 100 / 2 = <<100/2=50>>50 slices to cut smaller.
Tamia takes each of those 50 slices and cuts them into 3 pieces each, 50 x 3 = <<50*3=150>>150.
Tamia is adding 50 slices + ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tamia is making dinner. She is using 5 bell peppers to make her meal. She likes to have a variety of sizes so some will melt and some will be thick enough to eat whole. First she cuts each bell pepper into 20 large slices. Then she takes half those slices and cuts them into 3 smaller pieces each. How many slices and pi... | First, Tamia cuts the 5 bell peppers into 20 slices each, 5 x 20 = <<5*20=100>>100 slices.
Then, she takes 1/2 of those to cut into smaller pieces, 100 / 2 = <<100/2=50>>50 slices to cut smaller.
Tamia takes each of those 50 slices and cuts them into 3 pieces each, 50 x 3 = <<50*3=150>>150.
Tamia is adding 50 slices + ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Fred has 38 red marbles, half as many green ones, and the rest are dark blue. If he has 63 marbles, how many of them are dark blue? | Fred has 38/2 = <<38/2=19>>19 green marbles.
Fred has 63-38-19 = <<63-38-19=6>>6 dark blue marbles.
#### 6 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Fred has 38 red marbles, half as many green ones, and the rest are dark blue. If he has 63 marbles, how many of them are dark blue? | Fred has 38/2 = <<38/2=19>>19 green marbles.
Fred has 63-38-19 = <<63-38-19=6>>6 dark blue marbles.
#### 6 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The author mentions all of the items listed below EXCEPT _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As the United States nears the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that killed more than 3,000 people, President Obama announced Sunday night that the al Qaeda leader and mastermind of that horrific day, Osama bin Laden, has been killed.
CNN reports that a senior government official confirmed that bin Laden... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12456.txt | As the United States nears the tenth anniversary of the 9/11 attacks that killed more than 3,000 people, President Obama announced Sunday night that the al Qaeda leader and mastermind of that horrific day, Osama bin Laden, has been killed.
CNN reports that a senior government official confirmed that bin Laden was shot... | [
"Four people were killed in the firefight.",
"Families of the victims in the 9/11 attacks celebrated together.",
"President Obama thought highly of the Anti-Terrorist Military Action",
"Obama thought that al Qaeda will continue attack against the United States."
] |
The doctor asked the young man _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This story is about a young man.He worked very hard at his lessons.He was too busy to have a rest.At last, he became ill, so he couldn't go to sleep.Every night, when he went to bed, he closed his eyes and tried to sleep.But the more he tried, the more he stayed awake.
After a while he decided to visit the doc... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5530.txt | This story is about a young man.He worked very hard at his lessons.He was too busy to have a rest.At last, he became ill, so he couldn't go to sleep.Every night, when he went to bed, he closed his eyes and tried to sleep.But the more he tried, the more he stayed awake.
After a while he decided to visit the doctor."I ju... | [
"to count numbers before he went to bed",
"to put all numbers from 1 to 1,000 together",
"to count numbers while he was lying in bed",
"to take some medicine and go to bed earlier"
] |
At the beginning of the passage, the author uses the stories to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When your pet meets your infant ,it might not be love at first sniff. When Jennifer brought her baby home from the hospital, her cherished dogs had very different reactions. Her Boxer, Sonya, was immediately gentle and protective. But Tiger, the Pomeranian, was less welcoming. "If any diapers or toys were on t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7447.txt | When your pet meets your infant ,it might not be love at first sniff. When Jennifer brought her baby home from the hospital, her cherished dogs had very different reactions. Her Boxer, Sonya, was immediately gentle and protective. But Tiger, the Pomeranian, was less welcoming. "If any diapers or toys were on the floor,... | [
"illustrate possible reactions when pets meet a newborn baby",
"show that pets don't like a newborn baby",
"prove how friendly a pet is when it meets a newborn baby",
"introduce how terrible the pets are when a mother gets a baby home"
] |
A hairstylist charges $5 for a normal haircut, $6 for a special haircut, and $8 for a trendy haircut. If he cuts 5 normal haircuts, 3 special haircuts, and 2 trendy haircuts per day, how much money does he earn per week? | The hairstylist earns $5 x 5 = $<<5*5=25>>25 for a normal haircut per day.
He earns $6 x 3 = $<<6*3=18>>18 for a special haircut.
And he earns $8 x 2 = $<<8*2=16>>16 for a trendy haircut.
So, the total amount he earns per day is $25 + $18 + $16 = $<<25+18+16=59>>59.
Therefore, a hairstylist earns $59 x 7= $<<59*7=413>>... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A hairstylist charges $5 for a normal haircut, $6 for a special haircut, and $8 for a trendy haircut. If he cuts 5 normal haircuts, 3 special haircuts, and 2 trendy haircuts per day, how much money does he earn per week? | The hairstylist earns $5 x 5 = $<<5*5=25>>25 for a normal haircut per day.
He earns $6 x 3 = $<<6*3=18>>18 for a special haircut.
And he earns $8 x 2 = $<<8*2=16>>16 for a trendy haircut.
So, the total amount he earns per day is $25 + $18 + $16 = $<<25+18+16=59>>59.
Therefore, a hairstylist earns $59 x 7= $<<59*7=413>>... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The Dragon Boat Festival _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As we all know, the Dragon Boat Festival is our country's traditional festival, but do you know there is also a Dragon Boat Festival in South Korea, which also falls on May 5 of the luar calendar ? It has been reported that South Korea will apply to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizat... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9033.txt | As we all know, the Dragon Boat Festival is our country's traditional festival, but do you know there is also a Dragon Boat Festival in South Korea, which also falls on May 5 of the luar calendar ? It has been reported that South Korea will apply to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNES... | [
"is also kept by South Korea",
"comes from South Korea",
"was created by South Korea",
"is South Korea's cultural heritage"
] |
What do the four toys have in common? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
YOUR KIDS ARE AMAZING --especially compared with everybody else's (who seem to cry all the time). How do you show your love for your kids this holiday season? With toys that are smooth and colorful, interactive and exciting. And with ones that have educational value -- because you are the boss.
FLAX ART HOSPIT... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14778.txt | YOUR KIDS ARE AMAZING --especially compared with everybody else's (who seem to cry all the time). How do you show your love for your kids this holiday season? With toys that are smooth and colorful, interactive and exciting. And with ones that have educational value -- because you are the boss.
FLAX ART HOSPITAL PUZZLE... | [
"None of them needs batteries.",
"They are all intended for kids under 3.",
"All of them cost less than $100.",
"They all have educational value."
] |
_ helps the boy. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A father isn't happy with his only son. He doesn't think his son is clever.
One day, the father gives his son a task. He says, here is a coin. Go to buy one thing. That must be something to eat, something to drink, and something to plant.
"What can I buy with one coin? It is too hard!" Then a girl finds the bo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1384.txt | A father isn't happy with his only son. He doesn't think his son is clever.
One day, the father gives his son a task. He says, here is a coin. Go to buy one thing. That must be something to eat, something to drink, and something to plant.
"What can I buy with one coin? It is too hard!" Then a girl finds the boy is not ... | [
"A girl",
"An old man",
"A friend",
"A teacher"
] |
According to the passage, _ succeeded in giving up smoking. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Promised yourself to quit smoking in the new year, but just can't stop lighting up? You're not alone, with an Australian survey showing that only 3 percent of smokers who made such resolutions stuck with them.
An online poll of just over 1,000 people, conducted ahead of the launch of a video game designed to h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7923.txt | Promised yourself to quit smoking in the new year, but just can't stop lighting up? You're not alone, with an Australian survey showing that only 3 percent of smokers who made such resolutions stuck with them.
An online poll of just over 1,000 people, conducted ahead of the launch of a video game designed to help smoke... | [
"most of the smokers",
"None of the smokers",
"a few of the smokers",
"a quarter of the smokers"
] |
There are 500 students in a local high school. 40 percent are juniors. 70 percent of juniors are involved in sports. How many juniors are involved in sports? | Juniors:500(.40)=200
Juniors in sports:200(.70)=140 students
#### 140 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are 500 students in a local high school. 40 percent are juniors. 70 percent of juniors are involved in sports. How many juniors are involved in sports? | Juniors:500(.40)=200
Juniors in sports:200(.70)=140 students
#### 140 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The author's attitude towards the scientific inaccuracies of the phrases is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Concepts from science and nature are filled with our language's common phrases , idioms and spoken expressions. The unbelieving expression "Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle" has its origin in bitter disbelief over Darwin's writings on evolution. These colourful expressions bring spice to our language.
Yet certa... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11973.txt | Concepts from science and nature are filled with our language's common phrases , idioms and spoken expressions. The unbelieving expression "Well, I'll be a monkey's uncle" has its origin in bitter disbelief over Darwin's writings on evolution. These colourful expressions bring spice to our language.
Yet certain well-u... | [
"indifferent",
"objective",
"critical",
"favourable"
] |
If you take up running, you should _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While there has been public debate about whether running is good for your health for a long time, experts agree that running has more benefits than the costs. Some people are concerned that the pressure on your knees and ankles can be _ . While this can be true, there are many things that you can do to reduce ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5423.txt | While there has been public debate about whether running is good for your health for a long time, experts agree that running has more benefits than the costs. Some people are concerned that the pressure on your knees and ankles can be _ . While this can be true, there are many things that you can do to reduce your risk... | [
"worry about the pressure on your knees and ankles",
"ask the shopkeeper for a pair of running shoes",
"take advice from friends whom you will start running with",
"join a running club so that you can get encouragement"
] |
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