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If we say someone has to tighten his belt, we probably mean he _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever considered all the English expressions that include words about clothes? Let's have a look.
People wear pants to cover the lower part of their bodies.We sometimes say that people who are nervous have ants in their pants.Sometimes,people may get caught with their pants down.They are found doing so... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1859.txt | Have you ever considered all the English expressions that include words about clothes? Let's have a look.
People wear pants to cover the lower part of their bodies.We sometimes say that people who are nervous have ants in their pants.Sometimes,people may get caught with their pants down.They are found doing something t... | [
"has done something wrong",
"used to live a rich life",
"has put on the wrong pants",
"doesn't have enough money"
] |
By quoting the remark of a being from another planet, the author intends to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How should one invest a sum of money in these clays of inflation ? Left in a bank it will hardly keep its value, however high the interest rate. Only a brave man, or a very rich one, dares to buy and sell on the Stock Market. Today it seems that one of the best ways to protect your savings, and even increase ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3215.txt | How should one invest a sum of money in these clays of inflation ? Left in a bank it will hardly keep its value, however high the interest rate. Only a brave man, or a very rich one, dares to buy and sell on the Stock Market. Today it seems that one of the best ways to protect your savings, and even increase your weal... | [
"suggest human beings are controlled by a clock",
"describe why clocks can rule the planet Earth",
"tell readers what clocks look like",
"compare chocks to human beings"
] |
What is the author's attitude towards studying abroad? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Studying abroad will shape you in various ways. You will learn things you never would have if you study overseas. But college is expensive in the United States. It's cheap or free in other countries even for foreigners, so why not get out of here and come back smarter?
More and more American students are curre... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19878.txt | Studying abroad will shape you in various ways. You will learn things you never would have if you study overseas. But college is expensive in the United States. It's cheap or free in other countries even for foreigners, so why not get out of here and come back smarter?
More and more American students are currently stud... | [
"Approving.",
"Doubtful.",
"Critical.",
"Neutral."
] |
What made Marley attack the furniture when he was left alone in the house during a thunderstorm? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Labrador has won the honor of the most popular breed for the past eighteen years. It has been described as gentle, clever and friendly. Yet not all Labs are the same.
John Grogan discovered _ after he and his wife adopted a Labrador that they named Marley. The dog caused Mr. Grogan a lot of trouble, bu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10168.txt | The Labrador has won the honor of the most popular breed for the past eighteen years. It has been described as gentle, clever and friendly. Yet not all Labs are the same.
John Grogan discovered _ after he and his wife adopted a Labrador that they named Marley. The dog caused Mr. Grogan a lot of trouble, but it also... | [
"The fear of hearing loud noises.",
"The anger of being left alone.",
"The unhappiness of having no toys.",
"The disappointment of getting nothing to eat."
] |
The letters are from _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Editor,
I'm a Senior I study in a middle school. This term, my favorite teacher, Miss Mao, no longer teaches us. I want to see her, but I'm afraid that she no longer likes me and I don't want to trouble her. I really miss her. What should I do?
Tian Yan
Dear Tian Yan,
It's bad luck that you have lost your... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1583.txt | Dear Editor,
I'm a Senior I study in a middle school. This term, my favorite teacher, Miss Mao, no longer teaches us. I want to see her, but I'm afraid that she no longer likes me and I don't want to trouble her. I really miss her. What should I do?
Tian Yan
Dear Tian Yan,
It's bad luck that you have lost your favorite... | [
"book",
"newspaper",
"poster",
"advertisement"
] |
The snow cap of Mount Kilimanjaro _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The snow cap of Mount Kilimanjaro, famous in literature and beloved by tourists, initially formed some 11,000 years ago, but will be gone in two decades, according to researchers who say the ice fields on Africa's highest mountain shrank by 80 percent in the past century.
Lonnie G. Thompson,one professor from ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9241.txt | The snow cap of Mount Kilimanjaro, famous in literature and beloved by tourists, initially formed some 11,000 years ago, but will be gone in two decades, according to researchers who say the ice fields on Africa's highest mountain shrank by 80 percent in the past century.
Lonnie G. Thompson,one professor from Ohio Stat... | [
"will disappear in two centuries",
"first developed some 11,000 years ago",
"resulted in a temperature rise in recent years",
"has decreased to 80 percent over the past century"
] |
The scientists in some American universities found that people's voices _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our voice gives away a lot of information about ourselves. It can tell us our gender and age. And now, scientists say that it can also tell us our height.
Scientists at Washington University, Indiana University and University of California found that listeners could accurately tell the height of speakers, just... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7543.txt | Our voice gives away a lot of information about ourselves. It can tell us our gender and age. And now, scientists say that it can also tell us our height.
Scientists at Washington University, Indiana University and University of California found that listeners could accurately tell the height of speakers, just by their... | [
"change more quickly as they get older",
"can tell the height of the speaker",
"sound different when they have water in their mouth",
"can tell the speaker's gender, age and weight"
] |
What carbohydrate from fruit juices is a gel-forming substance important in jelly making? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What carbohydrate from fruit juices is a gel-forming substance important in jelly making? | pectin | science | null | null | null | cellulose | potassium | gelatin | pectin | Pectin, a carbohydrate from fruit juices, is a gel-forming substance important in jelly making. Silica gel, a colloidal dispersion of hydrated silicon dioxide, is formed when dilute hydrochloric acid is added to a dilute solution of sodium silicate. Canned Heat is a gel made by mixing alcohol and a saturated aqueous so... | null | null | null |
The square footage of the two bedrooms in the apartment that Jenny and Martha share totals 300 square feet. If Jenny's bedroom is 60 square feet larger than Martha's, how large, in square feet, is Martha's bedroom? | Let M be the number of square feet in Matha's bedroom
Jenny's bedroom is M+60 square feet.
M+M+60=300
2M+60=300
2M=240
M=<<120=120>>120
Martha's bedroom is 120 square feet.
#### 120 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | The square footage of the two bedrooms in the apartment that Jenny and Martha share totals 300 square feet. If Jenny's bedroom is 60 square feet larger than Martha's, how large, in square feet, is Martha's bedroom? | Let M be the number of square feet in Matha's bedroom
Jenny's bedroom is M+60 square feet.
M+M+60=300
2M+60=300
2M=240
M=<<120=120>>120
Martha's bedroom is 120 square feet.
#### 120 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to the article, which of the following is unique to humans? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tears are nature's way of making us feel more comfortable. When our eyes is made uncomfortable by some small pieces of pollution, or when we are cutting onions, or when we are exhausted and "red-eyes" from over work and late hours, tears form in our eyes to clean and refresh them.
Tears are also a sign of stro... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23804.txt | Tears are nature's way of making us feel more comfortable. When our eyes is made uncomfortable by some small pieces of pollution, or when we are cutting onions, or when we are exhausted and "red-eyes" from over work and late hours, tears form in our eyes to clean and refresh them.
Tears are also a sign of strong emotio... | [
"The feeling of loneliness.",
"The state of feeling good.",
"The ability to shed tears.",
"The feeling of fear."
] |
According to the passage, the way to write the names of the objects on paper and put the paper on them _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many students feel it difficult to remember new words when they begin to study English. Now I will give you some advice. 1. Do not waste time in learning a list of English words. It is the hardest way to remember English words. How do you learn to speak Chinese? You did it by listening carefully to the peopl... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8091.txt | Many students feel it difficult to remember new words when they begin to study English. Now I will give you some advice. 1. Do not waste time in learning a list of English words. It is the hardest way to remember English words. How do you learn to speak Chinese? You did it by listening carefully to the people talking... | [
"works for everyone",
"never works",
"works only for the Chinese students",
"works only for some people"
] |
Who is probably a player of "Hot Oink Grannies"? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Playing basketball isn't ladylike. That's what Jewell Chapman's high school headmaster told her in 1961 when he was against the girls' basketball program.
"We were very discouraged, " said Chapman, a forward for her high school team of Des Moines.
Nearly 50 years later, Chapman is back on the playground. She's... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4875.txt | Playing basketball isn't ladylike. That's what Jewell Chapman's high school headmaster told her in 1961 when he was against the girls' basketball program.
"We were very discouraged, " said Chapman, a forward for her high school team of Des Moines.
Nearly 50 years later, Chapman is back on the playground. She's 62 and p... | [
"Des Moines.",
"Colleen Pulliam.",
"Michael Rogers.",
"Strutters."
] |
We should first _ when we meet a stranger in close proximity. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's what people who don't know each other talk about on elevators. And not about the weather at all. Chatting about the weather with strangers is about emotional comfort (,).
When someone says "Beautiful day today, isn't it?" as you settle into that narrow elevator space, or at the bus stop, or waiting in lin... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17373.txt | It's what people who don't know each other talk about on elevators. And not about the weather at all. Chatting about the weather with strangers is about emotional comfort (,).
When someone says "Beautiful day today, isn't it?" as you settle into that narrow elevator space, or at the bus stop, or waiting in line at the ... | [
"make eye contact",
"turn our eyes away",
"give him or her a smile",
"give a nod to him or her"
] |
The best title for this passage would be _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
By knowing what kind of learner you are,you can organize your study to best suit your particular way of learning.
Visual learning style
These learners like to draw,build,design and make things.They like looking at pictures and enjoy jigsaw puzzles and mazes.They tend to think in pictures rather than words.
Ver... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7204.txt | By knowing what kind of learner you are,you can organize your study to best suit your particular way of learning.
Visual learning style
These learners like to draw,build,design and make things.They like looking at pictures and enjoy jigsaw puzzles and mazes.They tend to think in pictures rather than words.
Verbal learn... | [
"How Should You Learn?",
"How to Learn Best",
"Choose Your Style",
"Learning Styles"
] |
If you work in an industry exposed to asbestos, you should _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people have never heard of Mesothelioma and are unaware of its symptoms. Although considered a rare form of cancer, each year the number of cases grows. With the prevalence of this disease on the rise, it is critical to understand why and how Mesothelioma develops and what courses of action can be taken i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high727.txt | Many people have never heard of Mesothelioma and are unaware of its symptoms. Although considered a rare form of cancer, each year the number of cases grows. With the prevalence of this disease on the rise, it is critical to understand why and how Mesothelioma develops and what courses of action can be taken in the eve... | [
"give up the job immediately",
"ask for a rise from your boss",
"file a claim and seek compensation",
"go to hospital and have your body examined"
] |
Clock without Hands was the product of _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In spite of ill health and a physical incapacity that threatened her career, Carson McCullers completed a novel in the summer of 1961 that made the best-seller list before its official publication; date by virtue of prepublication sales.
In an interview at her home, the noted novelist looked back on some of he... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23078.txt | In spite of ill health and a physical incapacity that threatened her career, Carson McCullers completed a novel in the summer of 1961 that made the best-seller list before its official publication; date by virtue of prepublication sales.
In an interview at her home, the noted novelist looked back on some of her problem... | [
"many years of work",
"one year of work",
"many years of thought",
"both B and C"
] |
What are the male reproductive cells called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the male reproductive cells called? | sperm | science | null | null | null | plasma | mucus | ova | sperm | Sperm ( Figure below ), the male reproductive cells, are tiny. In fact, they are the smallest cells in the human body. What do you think a sperm cell looks like? Some people think that it looks like a tadpole. Do you agree?. | null | null | null |
.The message from Oprah to graduates at Harvard is that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Oprah Winfrey,born in 1954,is all American talk show host,best known for her multiawardwinning talk show. She is also,according to some assessments,the most influential woman in theworld. It's no surprise that her endorsement can bringovernight sales fortune that defeats most,if not all,marketingcampaigns .The... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6638.txt | Oprah Winfrey,born in 1954,is all American talk show host,best known for her multiawardwinning talk show. She is also,according to some assessments,the most influential woman in theworld. It's no surprise that her endorsement can bringovernight sales fortune that defeats most,if not all,marketingcampaigns .The star fea... | [
"success comes after failure",
"failure is nothing to fear",
"there is no need to set goals too high",
"pushing physical limits makes no sense"
] |
Randy has 1 more baseball glove than 7 times the number of bats he has. If he has 29 baseball gloves, how many bats does he have? | 7 times the number of bats Randy has is 29-1=28.
Randy has 28/7=<<28/7=4>>4 bats.
#### 4 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Randy has 1 more baseball glove than 7 times the number of bats he has. If he has 29 baseball gloves, how many bats does he have? | 7 times the number of bats Randy has is 29-1=28.
Randy has 28/7=<<28/7=4>>4 bats.
#### 4 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is the thin coat of phospholipids that surrounds the cell and controls what enters and leaves? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the thin coat of phospholipids that surrounds the cell and controls what enters and leaves? | cell membrane | science | null | null | null | myelin | blood | plasma | cell membrane | The cell membrane is a thin coat of phospholipids that surrounds the cell. It’s like the “skin” of the cell. It forms a physical boundary between the contents of the cell and the environment outside the cell. It also controls what enters and leaves the cell. The cell membrane is sometimes called the plasma membrane. | null | null | null |
We can know that Jackie Robinson's story _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Jackie Robinson walked onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, on April 15, 1947, he changed baseball forever. As the first African American to play in the Major League in modern times, many believe he changed the country forever.
Robinson was born in 1919. He lived in a time when rules controlled what A... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7980.txt | When Jackie Robinson walked onto Ebbets Field in Brooklyn, New York, on April 15, 1947, he changed baseball forever. As the first African American to play in the Major League in modern times, many believe he changed the country forever.
Robinson was born in 1919. He lived in a time when rules controlled what African Am... | [
"changed many Africans' ideas",
"had an effect on many black people's lives",
"encouraged black people to fight with whites",
"started a hot discussion about the color barrier"
] |
Who taught Justin to play the piano, drums and guitar? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Justin Bieber was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy 2011. Both he and his fans were excited to hear the great news!
Born on March 1, 1994, in Canada, Justin entered a singing contest when he was 12 and won the second place. He taught himself to play the piano, drums and guitar. In 2007 Justin posted vid... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle31.txt | Justin Bieber was nominated for the Best New Artist Grammy 2011. Both he and his fans were excited to hear the great news!
Born on March 1, 1994, in Canada, Justin entered a singing contest when he was 12 and won the second place. He taught himself to play the piano, drums and guitar. In 2007 Justin posted videos of hi... | [
"His fans.",
"His friends.",
"He himself.",
"His teacher."
] |
In terms of success, the writer thinks people feel frustrated because they _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One of my main concerns when I am helping people achieve their goals is how they measure success. I see individuals getting frustrated as they struggle hard for success.
One of the main reasons that cause this frustration is that people allow their definition of success to be determined by someone or something... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4460.txt | One of my main concerns when I am helping people achieve their goals is how they measure success. I see individuals getting frustrated as they struggle hard for success.
One of the main reasons that cause this frustration is that people allow their definition of success to be determined by someone or something else. An... | [
"struggle too hard",
"know little about others",
"are often discouraged",
"underestimate themselves"
] |
The main purpose of this passage is to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever heard of e-waste(electric waste,), which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones when they're broken or you want a new one?
Most people just throw them away. With the development of electric industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious pro... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6684.txt | Have you ever heard of e-waste(electric waste,), which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones when they're broken or you want a new one?
Most people just throw them away. With the development of electric industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. Acc... | [
"prove that e-waste is useless.",
"encourage people to buy more electronic products.",
"advise people to deal with e-waste properly to reduce pollution.",
"Tell us science and technology is developing rapidly."
] |
Which of the following is true about the old cobbler? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
He's an old cobbler with a shop in the Marais, a historic area in Paris. When I took him my shoes, he at first told me, "I haven't time. Take them to the other fellow on the main street. He'll fix them for you right away."
But I had my eyes on his shop for a long time. Just looking at his bench loaded with to... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3394.txt | He's an old cobbler with a shop in the Marais, a historic area in Paris. When I took him my shoes, he at first told me, "I haven't time. Take them to the other fellow on the main street. He'll fix them for you right away."
But I had my eyes on his shop for a long time. Just looking at his bench loaded with tools and p... | [
"He was equipped with the best repairing tools.",
"He was the only cobbler in the Marais.",
"He was proud of his skills.",
"He was a native Parisian."
] |
You can see movies at. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Captain Good Fellow
Do you enjoy interesting stories ,funny games and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at,10:00,free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15522.txt | SPECIAL EVENTS THIS WEEKEND
Captain Good Fellow
Do you enjoy interesting stories ,funny games and exciting dances? Captain Good Fellow will be ready to teach all these things to children of all ages at the City Theatre on Saturday morning at,10:00,free.
Walking Tour of the Town
Forget your worries on Saturday morning.T... | [
"the Citv College",
"the Central Park",
"the City Theatre",
"the Museum Theatre"
] |
Carol fills up her gas tank as she is driving home for college, which is 220 miles away. She can get 20 miles to the gallon in her car, which has a 16-gallon gas tank. How many more miles will she be able to drive after she gets home and without filling her tank again? | Divide the remaining miles of the trip by the miles per gallon her car gets. 220 miles / 20 miles/gallon = <<220/20=11>>11 gallons
Subtract the gallons used for the trip from the size of her gas tank. 16 gallons - 11 gallons = <<16-11=5>>5 gallons
Multiply the remaining number of gallons by the car's gas mileage. 5 gal... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Carol fills up her gas tank as she is driving home for college, which is 220 miles away. She can get 20 miles to the gallon in her car, which has a 16-gallon gas tank. How many more miles will she be able to drive after she gets home and without filling her tank again? | Divide the remaining miles of the trip by the miles per gallon her car gets. 220 miles / 20 miles/gallon = <<220/20=11>>11 gallons
Subtract the gallons used for the trip from the size of her gas tank. 16 gallons - 11 gallons = <<16-11=5>>5 gallons
Multiply the remaining number of gallons by the car's gas mileage. 5 gal... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
After the author handed the meals to the homeless men, she _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am a mother of three children and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was social study. The last project of the term was called "Smile". The last class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions.
Soon after we were given the project, my husb... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1936.txt | I am a mother of three children and have recently completed my college degree. The last class I had to take was social study. The last project of the term was called "Smile". The last class was asked to go out and smile at three people and document their reactions.
Soon after we were given the project, my husband, my y... | [
"talked with them for a while.",
"went back to her husband and son",
"turned in her project",
"regretted and cried"
] |
Which country produced most e-waste last year according to the United Nations? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever heard of e-waste(electric waste,), which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones when they're broken or you want a new one?
Most people just throw them away. With the development of electric industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious pro... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6684.txt | Have you ever heard of e-waste(electric waste,), which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones when they're broken or you want a new one?
Most people just throw them away. With the development of electric industry, e-waste pollution has become a serious problem. Acc... | [
"America",
"China.",
"Japan",
"Australia"
] |
It can be inferred that the old man went to the restaurant to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The old man walked slowly into the restaurant. With head tilted, and shoulders bent forward he leaned on his trusty stick with each unhurried step. His torn cloth jacket, patched trousers, worn out shoes, and warm personality made him stand out from the usual Saturday morning breakfast crowd. He stopped, turne... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1593.txt | The old man walked slowly into the restaurant. With head tilted, and shoulders bent forward he leaned on his trusty stick with each unhurried step. His torn cloth jacket, patched trousers, worn out shoes, and warm personality made him stand out from the usual Saturday morning breakfast crowd. He stopped, turned with hi... | [
"have a good meal",
"enjoy good service",
"have an on-site visit",
"show his generosity"
] |
Kahlo's style had become increasingly independent since the _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Frida Kahlo's paintings were on show in London, a poet described her paintings as " a ribbon around a bomb". Such comments seem to suggest Kahlo had a big influence on the art world of her time. Sadly, she is actually _ today than she was during her time.
Born in 1907 in a village near Mexico City , Kahl... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high983.txt | When Frida Kahlo's paintings were on show in London, a poet described her paintings as " a ribbon around a bomb". Such comments seem to suggest Kahlo had a big influence on the art world of her time. Sadly, she is actually _ today than she was during her time.
Born in 1907 in a village near Mexico City , Kahlo suffere... | [
"1950s",
"1930s",
"1940s",
"1970s"
] |
What can we learn about the buyer? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The poachers had finally found a buyer for their stolen _ .At the meeting with the buyer,they brought out a bag,inside which was a terrified one-year-old baby gorilla.The poachers had killed the little female's parents and captured her in the forests of Congo, Africa.Then they took her across the border into ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23242.txt | The poachers had finally found a buyer for their stolen _ .At the meeting with the buyer,they brought out a bag,inside which was a terrified one-year-old baby gorilla.The poachers had killed the little female's parents and captured her in the forests of Congo, Africa.Then they took her across the border into Rwanda, w... | [
"He wanted to keep the baby gorilla as a pet.",
"He travelled across the border to meet the poachers.",
"He did not have enough money for the gorilla.",
"He was sent by the police to catch the poachers."
] |
The woman's son was _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a beach near a playground. "That's my son over there," she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide. "He's a fine-looking boy," the man said. "That's my son on the swing in the blue sweater." Then, looking at ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3116.txt | While at the park one day, a woman sat down next to a man on a beach near a playground. "That's my son over there," she said, pointing to a little boy in a red sweater who was gliding down the slide. "He's a fine-looking boy," the man said. "That's my son on the swing in the blue sweater." Then, looking at his watch... | [
"in red",
"wearing a blue sweater",
"called Todd",
"playing on the swing"
] |
On her grandma's farm, Kelly learned to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Grandma,
It was nice seeing you at Christmas.You looked so happy!
After losing two grandparents within the past year, I have taken some time to reflect on what is most important.I want to let you know what a positive influence you have been on me.I am the person I am because of you.
I remember being on yo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10595.txt | Dear Grandma,
It was nice seeing you at Christmas.You looked so happy!
After losing two grandparents within the past year, I have taken some time to reflect on what is most important.I want to let you know what a positive influence you have been on me.I am the person I am because of you.
I remember being on your farm a... | [
"make strawberry ice cream",
"name different funny plants",
"mend the worn-out edge of her quilt",
"use cupboards to make models of houses"
] |
The young man give the boy two _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was once a boy in a village. Whenever he asked people to do things, no one would listen to him. He was sad. So he asked a wizard to solve the problem by using magic. The old wizard tried a lot of spells , but it didn't work.
A young man heard about the problem. He went to the boy and said that he knew t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6066.txt | There was once a boy in a village. Whenever he asked people to do things, no one would listen to him. He was sad. So he asked a wizard to solve the problem by using magic. The old wizard tried a lot of spells , but it didn't work.
A young man heard about the problem. He went to the boy and said that he knew the soluti... | [
"magical spells",
"pieces of paper",
"smiles",
"wishes"
] |
Which of the following volunteers can work evening shift? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Volunteer at Shelter - North Toronto Cat Rescue---Bayview/Hwy 7
Do you like animals? Come and volunteer at our cat shelter.
North Toronto Cat Rescue is a no-cage, no-kill cat shelter. We are a volunteer organization, funded totally by donation, and are a licensed Canadian charity.
We are looking for volunteers... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9669.txt | Volunteer at Shelter - North Toronto Cat Rescue---Bayview/Hwy 7
Do you like animals? Come and volunteer at our cat shelter.
North Toronto Cat Rescue is a no-cage, no-kill cat shelter. We are a volunteer organization, funded totally by donation, and are a licensed Canadian charity.
We are looking for volunteers who can ... | [
"A college student who can work for half a year period.",
"A college student who lives near the shelter.",
"A worker who has worked five morning shifts at the shelter.",
"A car owner who will work there for the first time."
] |
What was the event showing Cuba's change for the better? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In anticipation of an extraordinary visit, the streets and buildings of Havana, Cuba, were cleaned and painted by dozens of workers. What was the occasion?
For the first time in nearly 90 years, a sitting United States president was coming to Cuba, an island nation 90 miles south of Florida. On Sunday, Presi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13506.txt | In anticipation of an extraordinary visit, the streets and buildings of Havana, Cuba, were cleaned and painted by dozens of workers. What was the occasion?
For the first time in nearly 90 years, a sitting United States president was coming to Cuba, an island nation 90 miles south of Florida. On Sunday, President Bara... | [
"Fidel Castro rose to power.",
"Raul Castro came to power.",
"Calvin Coolidge arrived in Cuba.",
"The U.S. officials arrived in Cuba."
] |
We can know from the passage that WinterTrax _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
*Walking tall, and safely
Some women simply refuse to give up high heels, despite slush ( ) , ice and snow. Now there's Winter Trax for them, designed to fit over high-heel boots and make their walk on the wild side a little more safe. Metal coils ( ) wrap around rubber at the front end of the shoe, with ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11247.txt | *Walking tall, and safely
Some women simply refuse to give up high heels, despite slush ( ) , ice and snow. Now there's Winter Trax for them, designed to fit over high-heel boots and make their walk on the wild side a little more safe. Metal coils ( ) wrap around rubber at the front end of the shoe, with the heel ... | [
"makes women like Doc Martens more",
"protects the back end of high-heel boots",
"makes women enjoy high-heel:boots in winter",
"protects women from being robbed"
] |
What would be the best title for the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Alfred Carlton Gilbert(1884-1961) was a man of many ideas and talents. As a small boy, he kept trying new things. At age 12, he started a sports club for his friends and got their school to have a field day with active games and prizes. As he grew and practiced, Gilbert became skilled at pole vaulting , pull-u... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18733.txt | Alfred Carlton Gilbert(1884-1961) was a man of many ideas and talents. As a small boy, he kept trying new things. At age 12, he started a sports club for his friends and got their school to have a field day with active games and prizes. As he grew and practiced, Gilbert became skilled at pole vaulting , pull-ups, the l... | [
"An easy way into the sporting circle.",
"The man who saved Christmas.",
"Influenced of toys on children",
"The amazing Mr. Gilbert."
] |
What can we infer from the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Teen Climbing Camp 2010
This 5-day climbing camp is suitable for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 who have an interest in rock climbing. The climbing days are designed for beginners and those who have some basic experience in a gym or outdoors. Participants will find themselves challenged physically and... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6373.txt | Teen Climbing Camp 2010
This 5-day climbing camp is suitable for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 who have an interest in rock climbing. The climbing days are designed for beginners and those who have some basic experience in a gym or outdoors. Participants will find themselves challenged physically and mentally... | [
"Some experience is required of the participants.",
"It'll be hard for teens to experience the climbing.",
"Parents are required to stay with their children.",
"Guides will talk about the prices with parents."
] |
What does the writer try to tell us in the last two sentences? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Perhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it, do you know? The Internet is a network. It uses the telephone to join millions of computers together around the world.
Maybe that doesn't sound very interesting. But when you're joined to the Internet, there are lots and lots of things you can do... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21522.txt | Perhaps you have heard a lot about the Internet, but what is it, do you know? The Internet is a network. It uses the telephone to join millions of computers together around the world.
Maybe that doesn't sound very interesting. But when you're joined to the Internet, there are lots and lots of things you can do. You can... | [
"English is important in using the Internet.",
"The Internet is more and more popular.",
"Most of the information is in English.",
"Every computer must have the Internet."
] |
Why does Mrs Black give Jimmy a knife? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's Jimmy's birthday and he is 9 years old. He gets a lot of presents from his family and one of them is a big drum . His grandfather buys it for him.
Jimmy likes it very much. He plays with it every day and he often makes a terrible noise . His father works in the day and Jimmy is in bed when he gets home ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6046.txt | It's Jimmy's birthday and he is 9 years old. He gets a lot of presents from his family and one of them is a big drum . His grandfather buys it for him.
Jimmy likes it very much. He plays with it every day and he often makes a terrible noise . His father works in the day and Jimmy is in bed when he gets home in the ev... | [
"Because she likes Jimmy's drum.",
"Because she knows there is something in the drum.",
"Because she doesn't like the noise.",
"Because she wants to know what is in the drum."
] |
Alvin is 30 years old and Simon is 5 years away from being 1/2 the age of Alvin. How old is Simon? | 1/2 the age of Alvin who is 30 is 30/2 = <<30/2=15>>15
Simon is 5 years away from being half the age of Alvin so Simon is 15-5 = <<5+5=10>>10 years old
#### 10 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Alvin is 30 years old and Simon is 5 years away from being 1/2 the age of Alvin. How old is Simon? | 1/2 the age of Alvin who is 30 is 30/2 = <<30/2=15>>15
Simon is 5 years away from being half the age of Alvin so Simon is 15-5 = <<5+5=10>>10 years old
#### 10 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Carter has a 14-hour road trip. He wants to stop every 2 hours to stretch his legs. He also wants to make 2 additional stops for food and 3 additional stops for gas. If each pit stop takes 20 minutes, how many hours will his road trip become? | He has a 14-hour trip and wants to stop every 2 hours so that's 14/2 = <<14/2=7>>7 pit stops
He will make 7 pit stops plus 2 more for food and 3 more for gas for a total of 7+2+3 = <<7+2+3=12>>12 pit stops
Each pit stop will take 20 minutes and he is making 12 stops so that's 20*12 = <<20*12=240>>240 minutes
60 minutes... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Carter has a 14-hour road trip. He wants to stop every 2 hours to stretch his legs. He also wants to make 2 additional stops for food and 3 additional stops for gas. If each pit stop takes 20 minutes, how many hours will his road trip become? | He has a 14-hour trip and wants to stop every 2 hours so that's 14/2 = <<14/2=7>>7 pit stops
He will make 7 pit stops plus 2 more for food and 3 more for gas for a total of 7+2+3 = <<7+2+3=12>>12 pit stops
Each pit stop will take 20 minutes and he is making 12 stops so that's 20*12 = <<20*12=240>>240 minutes
60 minutes... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The sentence "What do you still want to know now?" asks the gatekeeper.can be put in_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Before the law sits a gatekeeper.To this gatekeeper comes a man from the country who asks to gain entry into the law.But the gatekeeper says that he cannot grant him entry at the moment.The man thinks about it and then asks if he will be allowed to come in sometime later on."It is possible," says the gatekeepe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13747.txt | Before the law sits a gatekeeper.To this gatekeeper comes a man from the country who asks to gain entry into the law.But the gatekeeper says that he cannot grant him entry at the moment.The man thinks about it and then asks if he will be allowed to come in sometime later on."It is possible," says the gatekeeper,"but no... | [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4"
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever heard your own voice? "Of course," you say.
Has anyone else ever heard your voice? Again you say, "Of course."
But that's not quite true. Nobody else has ever heard your voice-the way you hear it. When you talk, you set up sound waves. The air outside your head carries the sound waves to your out... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17253.txt | Have you ever heard your own voice? "Of course," you say.
Has anyone else ever heard your voice? Again you say, "Of course."
But that's not quite true. Nobody else has ever heard your voice-the way you hear it. When you talk, you set up sound waves. The air outside your head carries the sound waves to your outer ears. ... | [
"waves in the air",
"the way you hear your own voice",
"voice spreading far and wide",
"the different way people hear their voices"
] |
Which of the following is true? _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A bully is a person who enjoys hurting other people. A bully can hurt people with words or by hitting them. 85% of children in the UK have been bullied at least once.
How can I tell if a person is a bully?
He or she will...
* try to find your weak point--perhaps you are shy, nervous or easily made worried.
* m... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1747.txt | A bully is a person who enjoys hurting other people. A bully can hurt people with words or by hitting them. 85% of children in the UK have been bullied at least once.
How can I tell if a person is a bully?
He or she will...
* try to find your weak point--perhaps you are shy, nervous or easily made worried.
* make fun o... | [
"Bullies say bad words to people.",
"Bullies like themselves very much.",
"Bullies make people around them happy.",
"Bullies must always be punished."
] |
The nucleolus, which makes ribosomes, is located within what cell structure? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The nucleolus, which makes ribosomes, is located within what cell structure? | nucleus | science | null | null | null | epidermis | mitochondria | Golgi apparatus | nucleus | The nucleolus, which makes ribosomes, is also within the nucleus. | null | null | null |
According to the text, Tom Williams . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a published author with a degree in English, 33-year-old Tom Williams has achieved more than many people will in a lifetime. What makes those achievements more impressive is that he's dyslexic.
At school Tom, who has worked as a literary agent and now has a full-time job with a digital publishing company, w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19292.txt | As a published author with a degree in English, 33-year-old Tom Williams has achieved more than many people will in a lifetime. What makes those achievements more impressive is that he's dyslexic.
At school Tom, who has worked as a literary agent and now has a full-time job with a digital publishing company, would ofte... | [
"is living in north London with a crime writer",
"lost confidence after he was diagnosed with dyslexia",
"was grateful to his teacher who was very strict with him",
"slept in class so often that he fell behind others in his studies"
] |
While on vacation in Hawaii, Steve and Georgia decided to ship pineapples to their home. Each pineapple costs $1.25 and they buy a dozen. It will cost $21.00 to ship all of them to their home. How much will each pineapple end up costing them? | They bought 12 pineapples for $1.25 apiece so 12*1.25 = $<<12*1.25=15.00>>15.00
The pineapples cost $15.00 and it will cost $21.00 to ship so all total, it costs 15+21 = $<<15+21=36.00>>36.00
In total it costs $36.00 to ship home a dozen pineapples so each pineapple costs 36/12 = $<<36/12=3.00>>3.00 apiece
#### 3 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | While on vacation in Hawaii, Steve and Georgia decided to ship pineapples to their home. Each pineapple costs $1.25 and they buy a dozen. It will cost $21.00 to ship all of them to their home. How much will each pineapple end up costing them? | They bought 12 pineapples for $1.25 apiece so 12*1.25 = $<<12*1.25=15.00>>15.00
The pineapples cost $15.00 and it will cost $21.00 to ship so all total, it costs 15+21 = $<<15+21=36.00>>36.00
In total it costs $36.00 to ship home a dozen pineapples so each pineapple costs 36/12 = $<<36/12=3.00>>3.00 apiece
#### 3 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Crane stayed the night at number 29 because . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Police Officer Tidwell left the station just after 8 a.m.on Sunday June 4.He had spent aboring night on duty and was looking forward to his day of rest.By habit he took a short-cutdown the path behind Dugby Hall road and after a minute or two he saw a man climbing down a drainpipe from an open bedroom window... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19857.txt | Police Officer Tidwell left the station just after 8 a.m.on Sunday June 4.He had spent aboring night on duty and was looking forward to his day of rest.By habit he took a short-cutdown the path behind Dugby Hall road and after a minute or two he saw a man climbing down a drainpipe from an open bedroom window of Numbe... | [
"he had lost his way in the dark",
"there was something wrong with his lorry",
"Nottingham was too far for him to drive that night",
"he had suddenly fallen ill that night"
] |
Before students are allowed to colleges,they will_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The terrible college entrance exam is not only a big challenge for Chinese high school students,but also a very important exam in the lives of South Korean students.Although the long,cold winter has already started in South Korea.the annual national exams have made the atmosphere very heated.
More than 675,00... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24215.txt | The terrible college entrance exam is not only a big challenge for Chinese high school students,but also a very important exam in the lives of South Korean students.Although the long,cold winter has already started in South Korea.the annual national exams have made the atmosphere very heated.
More than 675,000 South K... | [
"be interviewed",
"ask questions of colleges",
"not be tested any more",
"pay all the education fee first"
] |
Why did the director want to send his crew to the west coast ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The famous director of a big and expensive movie planned to film a beautiful sunset over the ocean so that the audiences could see his hero and heroine in front of it at the end of the film as they said goodbye to each other for ever . He sent his camera crew out one evening to film the sunset for him .
The ne... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high949.txt | The famous director of a big and expensive movie planned to film a beautiful sunset over the ocean so that the audiences could see his hero and heroine in front of it at the end of the film as they said goodbye to each other for ever . He sent his camera crew out one evening to film the sunset for him .
The next mornin... | [
"Because he changed his mind about getting a sunset .",
"Because he wanted to get a scene of sunset .",
"Because it was his secretary's suggestion .",
"Because he was angry with his crew ."
] |
Minerals that are not pure elements are made of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Minerals that are not pure elements are made of what? | chemical compounds | science | null | null | null | metalloids | isotopes | noble gases | chemical compounds | Minerals that are not pure elements are made of chemical compounds. For example, the mineral quartz is made of the compound silicon dioxide, or SiO 2 . This compound has one atom of the element silicon for every two atoms of the element oxygen. | null | null | null |
You can watch Koalas Show at _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The winter Vacation is just around the corner.With such along holiday to spend,have you decided where to get yourself relaxed from the great pressure of school study? Our company specializes in civil tours.we take pride in offering you the best services and in providing you with a vacation that will be fondly ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19757.txt | The winter Vacation is just around the corner.With such along holiday to spend,have you decided where to get yourself relaxed from the great pressure of school study? Our company specializes in civil tours.we take pride in offering you the best services and in providing you with a vacation that will be fondly remembere... | [
"M .",
"11:20 P.M.",
"2:00P.M.",
"3: 00"
] |
Andrea buys herself a pony for her 30th birthday. She pays $500/month to rent a pasture for it, $10 a day for food, and $60/lesson for two lessons a week. How much does she spend on her pony in a year? | First find the annual cost of food: $10/day * 365 days = $<<10*365=3650>>3650
Then find how much she spends a week on lessons: $60/lesson * 2 lessons = $<<60*2=120>>120
Then multiply that weekly cost by the number of weeks per year to find the annual cost: $120/week * 52 weeks/year = $<<120*52=6240>>6240
Then find the ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Andrea buys herself a pony for her 30th birthday. She pays $500/month to rent a pasture for it, $10 a day for food, and $60/lesson for two lessons a week. How much does she spend on her pony in a year? | First find the annual cost of food: $10/day * 365 days = $<<10*365=3650>>3650
Then find how much she spends a week on lessons: $60/lesson * 2 lessons = $<<60*2=120>>120
Then multiply that weekly cost by the number of weeks per year to find the annual cost: $120/week * 52 weeks/year = $<<120*52=6240>>6240
Then find the ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to the passage, we know that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While many women are busy with planning their bridal showers , a baby shower usually comes as a complete surprise. A baby shower is a party where a pregnant woman is "showered" with gifts and good wishes. A baby shower is usually given by a close female friend or a relative of the mother-to-be. Sometimes co... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7827.txt | While many women are busy with planning their bridal showers , a baby shower usually comes as a complete surprise. A baby shower is a party where a pregnant woman is "showered" with gifts and good wishes. A baby shower is usually given by a close female friend or a relative of the mother-to-be. Sometimes co-workers ... | [
"the baby shower only happens at home",
"the baby shower never takes place after the baby is born",
"people have baby showers instead of bridal showers now",
"people hold the baby shower to send wishes to the mother-to-be"
] |
Which of the following is cause and effect? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cause and effect is one way to explain things that happen around us. Many things happen because something caused or influenced them to happen. Sometimes it is hard to look at a cause and find out what caused or influenced them to happen. Sometimes it is hard to look at a cause and find out what causes the effe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1731.txt | Cause and effect is one way to explain things that happen around us. Many things happen because something caused or influenced them to happen. Sometimes it is hard to look at a cause and find out what caused or influenced them to happen. Sometimes it is hard to look at a cause and find out what causes the effect. It ma... | [
"Tony got up and had a glass of water.",
"We came home and found him sleeping.",
"The ball was lost and a window was broken.",
"Tim was late again and his teacher got angry."
] |
Cycling became popular when _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The bicycling craze came in when we were just about at the right age to enjoy it. At first even "safety" bicycles were too dangerous and improper for ladies to ride, and they had to have tricycles. My mother had (I believe) the first female tricycle in Cambridge; and I had a little one, and we used to go out f... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21205.txt | The bicycling craze came in when we were just about at the right age to enjoy it. At first even "safety" bicycles were too dangerous and improper for ladies to ride, and they had to have tricycles. My mother had (I believe) the first female tricycle in Cambridge; and I had a little one, and we used to go out for family... | [
"air-filled tyres began to be used",
"the writer's father popularized it",
"noble people started enjoying it",
"newspapers had pictures of cyclists"
] |
A teacher purchased some school supplies that cost $13 and $24. She had the remaining $6 budget from last year and for this year, she was given a $50 budget. How much money remains in her budget after purchasing the school supplies? | The teacher's total budget was $6 + $50 = $<<6+50=56>>56.
Her total school supplies expenses was $13 + $24 = $<<13+24=37>>37.
Hence, the teacher has $56 - $37 = $<<56-37=19>>19 remaining budget.
#### 19 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A teacher purchased some school supplies that cost $13 and $24. She had the remaining $6 budget from last year and for this year, she was given a $50 budget. How much money remains in her budget after purchasing the school supplies? | The teacher's total budget was $6 + $50 = $<<6+50=56>>56.
Her total school supplies expenses was $13 + $24 = $<<13+24=37>>37.
Hence, the teacher has $56 - $37 = $<<56-37=19>>19 remaining budget.
#### 19 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following is false? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Adventure Vacations
People like different kinds of vacations. Some go camping. They swim, fish, cook over a fire and sleep outside. Others like to stay at a hotel in an exciting city. They go shopping all day and go dancing all night. Or maybe they go sightseeing to places such as Disneyland, the Tai Mahan or ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2265.txt | Adventure Vacations
People like different kinds of vacations. Some go camping. They swim, fish, cook over a fire and sleep outside. Others like to stay at a hotel in an exciting city. They go shopping all day and go dancing all night. Or maybe they go sightseeing to places such as Disneyland, the Tai Mahan or the Louve... | [
"Some people find sightseeing trips boring.",
"Earth watch is planning all these special adventures.",
"The number of orcas is decreasing.",
"3 volcano explosions in all broke out 3, 500 years ago in Greece."
] |
What ean be inferred from passage three? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Officials say an elephant has killed an American woman and her baby while the family was on a tour in Kenya.Kenya Wildlife Service official Michel Kipkeu said Sharon Brown,39, was holding her one-year-old daughter when they were trampled by the elephant Monday.Melia van Laar, owner of the castle Forest Hotel... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10891.txt | Officials say an elephant has killed an American woman and her baby while the family was on a tour in Kenya.Kenya Wildlife Service official Michel Kipkeu said Sharon Brown,39, was holding her one-year-old daughter when they were trampled by the elephant Monday.Melia van Laar, owner of the castle Forest Hotel,where th... | [
"America ranks first in producing e-waste a year",
"China produces 2.6 million tons of electronic waste a year",
"the globe was ill prepared to deal with the explosion of electronic products",
"The growlng mountain of e-wasted won't cause great environmental damage."
] |
Megan bought 2 dozen eggs. As she was walking to her car, she dropped a tray of eggs. 3 eggs broke, and twice as many cracked. What is the difference between the eggs that are still in perfect condition and those that are cracked? | 2 dozen eggs means 2 x 12 = <<2*12=24>>24 eggs
3 x 2 = <<3*2=6>>6 eggs cracked.
The remaining eggs still in perfect condition is 24 - 3 - 6 = <<24-3-6=15>>15
The difference between the perfect eggs and cracked eggs is 15 - 6 = <<15-6=9>>9 eggs.
#### 9 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Megan bought 2 dozen eggs. As she was walking to her car, she dropped a tray of eggs. 3 eggs broke, and twice as many cracked. What is the difference between the eggs that are still in perfect condition and those that are cracked? | 2 dozen eggs means 2 x 12 = <<2*12=24>>24 eggs
3 x 2 = <<3*2=6>>6 eggs cracked.
The remaining eggs still in perfect condition is 24 - 3 - 6 = <<24-3-6=15>>15
The difference between the perfect eggs and cracked eggs is 15 - 6 = <<15-6=9>>9 eggs.
#### 9 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
A solute generally has what effect on the boiling point of a solvent? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A solute generally has what effect on the boiling point of a solvent? | raises | science | null | null | null | none | randomizes | lowers | raises | In harmonic motion there is always a restorative force , which acts in the opposite direction of the velocity. The restorative force changes during oscillation and depends on the position of the object. In a pendulum it is the component of gravity along the path of motion. The force on the oscillating object is directl... | null | null | null |
There are _ people in Dale's family. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello, My name is Dale. I'm 13 years old. This is a photo of my family. Look! This is my father. His name is Tim Brown. He is 45 years old. This is my mother Alice. She is 43 years old. I have a sister and her name is Gina. She is 11 years old. I look like my mother and Gina looks like my father. All my famil... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6219.txt | Hello, My name is Dale. I'm 13 years old. This is a photo of my family. Look! This is my father. His name is Tim Brown. He is 45 years old. This is my mother Alice. She is 43 years old. I have a sister and her name is Gina. She is 11 years old. I look like my mother and Gina looks like my father. All my family are in ... | [
"Three",
"Four",
"Five",
"Six"
] |
When the man approached the old lady, the first thing he did was to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
He almost didn't see the old lady, stranded on the side of the road, but even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front her Mercedes and got out.
Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. No one had stopped to help for the last hour or so. Was he going to hurt her?... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15597.txt | He almost didn't see the old lady, stranded on the side of the road, but even in the dim light of day, he could see she needed help. So he pulled up in front her Mercedes and got out.
Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. No one had stopped to help for the last hour or so. Was he going to hurt her? He didn'... | [
"ask what was wrong with her car",
"get the old lady out of her car",
"change her tire as soon as possible",
"make her know he wanted to help her"
] |
What does Mr. Clark like? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. and Mrs. Clark are 70 years old. They look young and they are very healthy. Why? Let me tell you. That's because they have a healthy lifestyle.
They exercise every day, and every morning they exercise in the park. After that they usually go to the supermarket. They walk there for about half an hour. They d... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6817.txt | Mr. and Mrs. Clark are 70 years old. They look young and they are very healthy. Why? Let me tell you. That's because they have a healthy lifestyle.
They exercise every day, and every morning they exercise in the park. After that they usually go to the supermarket. They walk there for about half an hour. They don't take... | [
"Soap operas",
"Chinese paintings",
"Reading books",
"Walking"
] |
The main point of the passage is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One of the United States' social problems is the breakdown of the two-parent family. Today, millions of American children grow up without fathers. Too often, these children lack the love and help they badly need and which they would ordinarily receive from not one but two parents. In the old days, American par... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21059.txt | One of the United States' social problems is the breakdown of the two-parent family. Today, millions of American children grow up without fathers. Too often, these children lack the love and help they badly need and which they would ordinarily receive from not one but two parents. In the old days, American parents plac... | [
"family plays a very important role in America",
"there is something about family for Americans to learn from China",
"a proper balance between work and family needs to be found for Chinese",
"the Chinese have a proper balance between work and play"
] |
What is an atom or group of bonded atoms that has a positive or negative charge? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is an atom or group of bonded atoms that has a positive or negative charge? | an ion | science | null | null | null | a neutron | an photon | an electron | an ion | An ion is an atom or group of bonded atoms that has a positive or negative charge. Ions are formed when an atom gains or loses electrons from its valence shell ( Figure below ). This process causes an imbalance between the number of positively charged protons and negatively charged electrons, so the overall ion will ca... | null | null | null |
One part of the homeless population is difficult to estimate. The reason might well be _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Until the 1980s, the American homeless population comprised mainly older males. Today, homelessness strikes much younger part of society. In fact, a 25-city survey by the U. S. Conference of Mayors in 1987 found that families with children make up the fastest growing part of the homeless population. Many hom... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high611.txt | Until the 1980s, the American homeless population comprised mainly older males. Today, homelessness strikes much younger part of society. In fact, a 25-city survey by the U. S. Conference of Mayors in 1987 found that families with children make up the fastest growing part of the homeless population. Many homeless chi... | [
"the homeless children are too young to be counted as children",
"the homeless population is growing rapidly",
"the homeless children usually stay outside school",
"some homeless children are deserted by their families"
] |
What is probably the best title for the passage?_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dior was born in Normandy in 1905, and his family's original plans for him included a career in the diplomatic service, but by the time he was twenty-three, with his parents'money, he opened a small art gallery in Paris. By 1931, the money had been used up. Dior's friends in the art gallery, asked him to draw ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15201.txt | Dior was born in Normandy in 1905, and his family's original plans for him included a career in the diplomatic service, but by the time he was twenty-three, with his parents'money, he opened a small art gallery in Paris. By 1931, the money had been used up. Dior's friends in the art gallery, asked him to draw and he to... | [
"The History of the New Look",
"The Growth of the Dior Empire",
"An Expression of Freedom--Dior",
"The Founder of the New Look-Dior"
] |
Nelson Mandela fought for the black people and helped them to get _ though once in prison for 30 years. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Qian Xuesen (1911-2009), China
Famous as the "Father of Chinese Rocketry", he worked hard and made important contributions to the missile and space programs of China.
Gandhi (1869- 1948), India
He gave up his rich life for his ideas and fought for his country to be free from the UK in a peaceful way. Indians... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3801.txt | Qian Xuesen (1911-2009), China
Famous as the "Father of Chinese Rocketry", he worked hard and made important contributions to the missile and space programs of China.
Gandhi (1869- 1948), India
He gave up his rich life for his ideas and fought for his country to be free from the UK in a peaceful way. Indians called h... | [
"space programs",
"good treatment from Bethune",
"some good ideas",
"the same rights as white people"
] |
_ means a space of time. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever noticed how much the number twelve is used? A ruler that is a foot long has twelve inches. A yardstick has three times twelves inches, or thirty-six inches.
On a canlender you will see twelve months in each year. A clock face is numbered from one to twelve for the hours. The time span from noon ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14203.txt | Have you ever noticed how much the number twelve is used? A ruler that is a foot long has twelve inches. A yardstick has three times twelves inches, or thirty-six inches.
On a canlender you will see twelve months in each year. A clock face is numbered from one to twelve for the hours. The time span from noon to midnig... | [
"Span",
"Gross",
"Room",
"Canlender"
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Known as the "crazy nest lady", Katie Deline-Ray isn't quite sure how many mini handmade harbors she's knitted for injured baby animals. But she's certain it's a lot.
Deline-Ray is founder of Wildlife Rescue Nests. She designs and makes strong, soft nests, which she donates to wildlife rescue groups to use as ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13170.txt | Known as the "crazy nest lady", Katie Deline-Ray isn't quite sure how many mini handmade harbors she's knitted for injured baby animals. But she's certain it's a lot.
Deline-Ray is founder of Wildlife Rescue Nests. She designs and makes strong, soft nests, which she donates to wildlife rescue groups to use as little re... | [
"People must receive some training in order to help wildlife.",
"Katie Deline-Ray set up Wildlife Rescue Nests based in Canada.",
"Deline-Ray was once encouraged by an American woman.",
"The nests Deline-Ray made were sold all over the world."
] |
As a scorekeeper,your salary depends on _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Youth Basketball Scorekeeper/Referee
If you are interested in working as a referee/scorekeeper during the Jr.Warriors basketball season, please submit an application. Applications are available on the City website www.ci.dublin.ca.usor by calling 556-4500 or emailing damian.sandhoIm@ci.dublin.ca.us. The mi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21234.txt | Youth Basketball Scorekeeper/Referee
If you are interested in working as a referee/scorekeeper during the Jr.Warriors basketball season, please submit an application. Applications are available on the City website www.ci.dublin.ca.usor by calling 556-4500 or emailing damian.sandhoIm@ci.dublin.ca.us. The minimum age... | [
"how much work experience you have",
"how interested you are in the job",
"how long you can work a day",
"how old you are at the basketball season"
] |
Which courses are well-known in MIT? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
MIT ( Massachusetts Institute of Technology) is a world-class university mainly in math, science and technology, but you may be surprised to learn that MIT sets arts courses.
MIT believe in the passion of learning, the value of working and teaching methods. MIT's teaching power is quite strong. There are e... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5234.txt | MIT ( Massachusetts Institute of Technology) is a world-class university mainly in math, science and technology, but you may be surprised to learn that MIT sets arts courses.
MIT believe in the passion of learning, the value of working and teaching methods. MIT's teaching power is quite strong. There are eight Nobe... | [
"math",
"science",
"technology",
"all above."
] |
What is the purpose of the Missouri experiment? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An alcohol breath test (ABT) is often used by the police to find out whether a person is drunk while driving. In the United States, the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08% for people aged 21 years or older, while people under 21 are not allowed to drive a car with any level of alcohol in their body. A "positive... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4744.txt | An alcohol breath test (ABT) is often used by the police to find out whether a person is drunk while driving. In the United States, the legal blood alcohol limit is 0.08% for people aged 21 years or older, while people under 21 are not allowed to drive a car with any level of alcohol in their body. A "positive" test re... | [
"To warn people of the dangers of drinking energy drinks.",
"To introduce a new method of calculating blood alcohol levels.",
"To discover the relation between energy drinks and ABT test results.",
"To change the current legal alcohol limit for drivers in the United States."
] |
Library Special Needs Service are meant for _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Library Special Needs Service
Shellharbour City Library provides a rang of Library Special Needs Service for people who are unable to access our library service in the usual way. As long as you live in Shellharbour City, we'll provide a full rang of library services and resources including:
* Large printed an... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6119.txt | Library Special Needs Service
Shellharbour City Library provides a rang of Library Special Needs Service for people who are unable to access our library service in the usual way. As long as you live in Shellharbour City, we'll provide a full rang of library services and resources including:
* Large printed and ordinar... | [
"those who are fond of reading",
"only those who have walking disabilities",
"people living in Shellharbour City with an illness or disability",
"those who can't get medical help in Shellharbour City"
] |
What can we learn from this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I stopped to watch my little girl busy playing in her room. In one hand was a plastic phone, in the other a toy broom. I listened as she was speaking to her imaginary friend and I'll never forget the words she said, even though it was pretend .
She said, "Suzie's in the corner because she's not been very good.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6367.txt | I stopped to watch my little girl busy playing in her room. In one hand was a plastic phone, in the other a toy broom. I listened as she was speaking to her imaginary friend and I'll never forget the words she said, even though it was pretend .
She said, "Suzie's in the corner because she's not been very good. She didn... | [
"The mother shouldn't blame her daughter.",
"The mother should spend enough time with her daughter.",
"The mother shouldn't carry responsibilities that many.",
"The mother should pay attention to her daughter's words."
] |
The three facts presented in the passage are used to illustrate that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Each day water-related diseases kill 3,900 of the world's children.
Across the world, 1.1 billion people have no access to clean drinking water. More than 2.6 billion people lack basic sanitation .
The combination proves deadly. Each year, diseases related to inadequate water and sanitation kill between 2 and... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5203.txt | Each day water-related diseases kill 3,900 of the world's children.
Across the world, 1.1 billion people have no access to clean drinking water. More than 2.6 billion people lack basic sanitation .
The combination proves deadly. Each year, diseases related to inadequate water and sanitation kill between 2 and 5 millio... | [
"poverty can result in water-borne diseases",
"people have no access to clean drinking water",
"women's rights are denied in some developing countries",
"safe drinking water should be a primary concern"
] |
What did Roberta Gibb do to prepare herself for the Boston Marathon ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 490 B.C. the Greek messenger, Pheidippides , ran about 40 kilometers from the town of "Marathon"to Athens to announce the victory of Athens over Macedon . Since then ,the 42-kilometer "Marathon"race has become a great test for athletes. However, for many years , only men were allowed to run this race ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1977.txt | In 490 B.C. the Greek messenger, Pheidippides , ran about 40 kilometers from the town of "Marathon"to Athens to announce the victory of Athens over Macedon . Since then ,the 42-kilometer "Marathon"race has become a great test for athletes. However, for many years , only men were allowed to run this race , becaus... | [
"She dressed herself as a man.",
"She trained herself harder than before.",
"She found a job in the Boston Marathon Association .",
"She hid in the bushes, waiting for the end of the race."
] |
We can learn that the Make-A-Wish Foundation _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the last 30 years, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted nearly 300,000 wishes worldwide to children battling life-threatening illnesses, throwing light on worlds darkened by diseases and bringing hope to children and their families.
With a foreword by Make-A-Wish cofounder Frank Shankwitz, Once Upon A wis... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11700.txt | In the last 30 years, the Make-A-Wish Foundation has granted nearly 300,000 wishes worldwide to children battling life-threatening illnesses, throwing light on worlds darkened by diseases and bringing hope to children and their families.
With a foreword by Make-A-Wish cofounder Frank Shankwitz, Once Upon A wish shares ... | [
"was set up in the early 1990s.",
"was set up to help poor people all over the world.",
"aims at helping severely sick children fulfill their wishes.",
"mainly offers free treatment to severely sick children."
] |
Who started Mother's Day and Father's Day? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: Mother's Day,on the second Sunday in May, and Father's Day, on the third Sunday in June.
Mother's Day was proclaimed a day for national observance by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915. Ann Jarvis from Graffon, West Virginia, had started the ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high320.txt | People in the United States honor their parents with two special days: Mother's Day,on the second Sunday in May, and Father's Day, on the third Sunday in June.
Mother's Day was proclaimed a day for national observance by President Woodrow Wilson in 1915. Ann Jarvis from Graffon, West Virginia, had started the idea to h... | [
"Woodrow Wilsson and Margaret Chase Smith",
"Margaret Chase Smith and Woodrow Wilsson",
"Ann Jarvis and Mrs Dodd",
"Mrs Dodd and Ann Jarvis"
] |
Tony Brown likes _ better. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello, I'm Kate. I like different kinds of food. I like hamburgers, salad and orange juice. For breakfast, I often have some milk and hamburgers. I don't like dessert . My favorite football star, Tony Brown, eats lots of healthy food. He likes eggs and vegetables for breakfast. For lunch, he eats hamburgers, t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4389.txt | Hello, I'm Kate. I like different kinds of food. I like hamburgers, salad and orange juice. For breakfast, I often have some milk and hamburgers. I don't like dessert . My favorite football star, Tony Brown, eats lots of healthy food. He likes eggs and vegetables for breakfast. For lunch, he eats hamburgers, tomatoes, ... | [
"dessert",
"basketball",
"football",
"running"
] |
Which of the following can be the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When her five daughters were young, Helene An always told them that there was strength in unity . To show this, she held up one chopstick, representing oneperson. Then she easily broke it into two pieces. Next, she tied several chopsticks together, representing a family. She showed the girls it was hard to br... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10234.txt | When her five daughters were young, Helene An always told them that there was strength in unity . To show this, she held up one chopstick, representing oneperson. Then she easily broke it into two pieces. Next, she tied several chopsticks together, representing a family. She showed the girls it was hard to break the t... | [
"How to Run a Corporation",
"Strength Comes from Peace",
"How to Achieve a Big Dream",
"Family Unity Builds Success"
] |
Which of the following opinions agrees with the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most of the movies show our relationships and our society. What's more important is that people love to watch highs and lows of the relationships in movies. Friendship has been the favorite subject of movie makers for a long time. Many movies are based on lovely relationships like friendship. Friendship can be... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16744.txt | Most of the movies show our relationships and our society. What's more important is that people love to watch highs and lows of the relationships in movies. Friendship has been the favorite subject of movie makers for a long time. Many movies are based on lovely relationships like friendship. Friendship can be between ... | [
"Friends must part in the end.",
"A good book is a good friend.",
"A friend in need is a friend indeed.",
"A friend is easier lost than found."
] |
What is the main idea of the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It seems school children all over the world are not satisfied with their school food. Cherie Blair, the wife of Prime Minister Tony Blair, said that she would prepare a packed lunch for her son if school dinners do not improve. So what do students of your age eat for lunch at school?
Japan
High schools have di... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1383.txt | It seems school children all over the world are not satisfied with their school food. Cherie Blair, the wife of Prime Minister Tony Blair, said that she would prepare a packed lunch for her son if school dinners do not improve. So what do students of your age eat for lunch at school?
Japan
High schools have dining hall... | [
"Food served in the US is the best of all.",
"Schools should try to satisfy the needs of studemts.",
"Schools serve different foods from country to country.",
"School children all over the world dislike their school food."
] |
According to the passage, Obama is most concerned about _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Obama Still Smokes in Secret
US President Barack Obama has just made life more difficult for cigarette makers. He has just signed a law that will set tough new rules for the tobacco industry. The new law gives the US Food and Drug Administration the power to strictly limit the making and marketing of tobacco p... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high197.txt | Obama Still Smokes in Secret
US President Barack Obama has just made life more difficult for cigarette makers. He has just signed a law that will set tough new rules for the tobacco industry. The new law gives the US Food and Drug Administration the power to strictly limit the making and marketing of tobacco products.
... | [
"children",
"officials",
"his family",
"Businessmen"
] |
Joe was put into prison when he was about . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Joe,31,has spent nearly three years in a prison in Douglas, South Africa, counting the days in prison for house breaking. Joe made bad friends, who were always talking about stealing. Later, Joe did things bad.
"I want to be a bright, bright star. I want people, when they hear me, to see the darkness a little ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16704.txt | Joe,31,has spent nearly three years in a prison in Douglas, South Africa, counting the days in prison for house breaking. Joe made bad friends, who were always talking about stealing. Later, Joe did things bad.
"I want to be a bright, bright star. I want people, when they hear me, to see the darkness a little less."
Th... | [
"13 years old",
"31 years old",
"28 years old",
"10 years old"
] |
Varvakios Agora seems more attractive to a foreigner who _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Spoiled for choice? That's likely how you'll feel after a mere day in Athens. The secret is in not trying to do everything. Instead, take in a couple of the tourist highlights and then get a feel for this attractive capital.
An ancient sight
The Acropolis always comes out at the top of the list of things to ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13826.txt | Spoiled for choice? That's likely how you'll feel after a mere day in Athens. The secret is in not trying to do everything. Instead, take in a couple of the tourist highlights and then get a feel for this attractive capital.
An ancient sight
The Acropolis always comes out at the top of the list of things to see in At... | [
"wants to try cooking Athenian food",
"is interested in the history of Athens",
"likes taking photos of ancient buildings",
"hopes to buy some souvenirs for his friends"
] |
The main purpose of the text is to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was September 5, 2009. Lexi Youngberg, then 16, was on vacation in Spring Lake, Michigan. She was riding on a small boat with her friends, Robby and Kaitlin, when a motorboat crashed into them. The sound was so loud that other boaters heard it over the roar of their engines. The teen boy who had been driv... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10055.txt | It was September 5, 2009. Lexi Youngberg, then 16, was on vacation in Spring Lake, Michigan. She was riding on a small boat with her friends, Robby and Kaitlin, when a motorboat crashed into them. The sound was so loud that other boaters heard it over the roar of their engines. The teen boy who had been driving the m... | [
"persuade us not to go boating",
"entertain us with sports news",
"tell us the story of a brave teen",
"show how to survive an accident"
] |
According to this passage, one must pay attention to _ in your reading. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you want to become a better reader, here are four important points to remember about rate or speed of reading:
First, knowing why you are reading and what you are reading to find out will often help you to know whether to read rapidly or slowly.
Second, some things should be read slowly. Examples are direct... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1553.txt | If you want to become a better reader, here are four important points to remember about rate or speed of reading:
First, knowing why you are reading and what you are reading to find out will often help you to know whether to read rapidly or slowly.
Second, some things should be read slowly. Examples are directions for ... | [
"why you are reading",
"what you are reading",
"the speed of reading",
"careful reading"
] |
The article mentions that there is BRT in the following countries EXCEPT _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We humans live in different parts of the world, but we have the same "mother". She gives us everything we need in our daily life. She is our Mother Earth.
April 22 is Earth Day. The theme of this year is "Green Cities".
A green city is a healthy and pleasant place for people to live, according to the United Na... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2892.txt | We humans live in different parts of the world, but we have the same "mother". She gives us everything we need in our daily life. She is our Mother Earth.
April 22 is Earth Day. The theme of this year is "Green Cities".
A green city is a healthy and pleasant place for people to live, according to the United Nations.
A ... | [
"Brazil",
"Singapore",
"China",
"Mexico"
] |
The new summer camp mainly gives children a chance to enjoy _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Summer Camp
Contact
Kitty 6219-7830
Are you looking for a place where you can enjoy Chinese study and experience Chinese culture during the summer holiday? Hua Mandarin could be your wise choice.
The new summer camp will start on July 28th and end on August 18th. We provide very small groups with 2-4 people ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8171.txt | Summer Camp
Contact
Kitty 6219-7830
Are you looking for a place where you can enjoy Chinese study and experience Chinese culture during the summer holiday? Hua Mandarin could be your wise choice.
The new summer camp will start on July 28th and end on August 18th. We provide very small groups with 2-4 people for you t... | [
"Chinese movies",
"some paintings",
"Chinese culture",
"some sports"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the example of Hannah Warn? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all have fond memories of taking a few lazy months off after the stress of A-levels. So now that summer has arrived, let's take full advantage. It goes without saying that summer vacations are the perfect time to go traveling.
Tickets go up greatly when you turn 26, so make the most of cheaper rates while _... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8923.txt | We all have fond memories of taking a few lazy months off after the stress of A-levels. So now that summer has arrived, let's take full advantage. It goes without saying that summer vacations are the perfect time to go traveling.
Tickets go up greatly when you turn 26, so make the most of cheaper rates while _ .
Overse... | [
"Camp America offers jobs to students.",
"Psychology students are good at saving money.",
"Students had better choose a camp related to their future job.",
"A camp is a good place to combine employment and vacation."
] |
If a student want to buy some presents at lower prices while traveling, he should show _ to the shop assistant. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some Advice on Traval
NO.1. Forget Fashion !Always wear your most comfortable clothes when going on long journeys.
NO.2. Traveling on trains and buses can be boring. So take a good book to read.
NO.3. If you're going somewhere cold, remember your warm clothes.
NO.4. Or, if you are going somewhere sunny, rememb... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6850.txt | Some Advice on Traval
NO.1. Forget Fashion !Always wear your most comfortable clothes when going on long journeys.
NO.2. Traveling on trains and buses can be boring. So take a good book to read.
NO.3. If you're going somewhere cold, remember your warm clothes.
NO.4. Or, if you are going somewhere sunny, remember to wea... | [
"the prices",
"his things",
"his passport",
"his student card"
] |
According to the passage, why did the people of Bali love peace so much? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bali is a small prefix = st1 /islandofIndonesia, with an area of only 5,632 square kilometers. It lies to the east ofJavaIslandclosely. It is a pretty island that has many mountains and a pleasant climate. For a long time Bali was cut off from much of the world.
The people of Bali were happy and had a peaceful... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19153.txt | Bali is a small prefix = st1 /islandofIndonesia, with an area of only 5,632 square kilometers. It lies to the east ofJavaIslandclosely. It is a pretty island that has many mountains and a pleasant climate. For a long time Bali was cut off from much of the world.
The people of Bali were happy and had a peaceful way of l... | [
"The people of Bali were kind enough",
"Bali was cut off from the world.",
"The people of Bali thought it wrong to fight.",
"There had never been wars on Bali."
] |
The sister and brother lived a hard life because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dick was a twenty-year-old man. His father was a teacher and taught chemistry in a middle school and his mother worked in a shop. They lived a happy life until his parents died one night when suddenly an earthquake broke out. Luckily his sister took him to see their aunt in the city and they did not stay at ho... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21502.txt | Dick was a twenty-year-old man. His father was a teacher and taught chemistry in a middle school and his mother worked in a shop. They lived a happy life until his parents died one night when suddenly an earthquake broke out. Luckily his sister took him to see their aunt in the city and they did not stay at home. Every... | [
"they lost all in the earthquake",
"they were too young",
"they were hurt in the earthquake",
"they had to look after themselves"
] |
Which of the following aspects about building the international space station is NOT mentioned in the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
From the first use of the rocket to carry satellites into space to the setting up of space stations,human beings have been putting great effort into space research. And so far,we have achieved many successes. But there are still numerous tasks in front of us and we should not cease trying to progress.
The inte... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20901.txt | From the first use of the rocket to carry satellites into space to the setting up of space stations,human beings have been putting great effort into space research. And so far,we have achieved many successes. But there are still numerous tasks in front of us and we should not cease trying to progress.
The international... | [
"Difficulties.",
"Cooperation.",
"Significance.",
"Specific arrangements."
] |
The Museum of Childhood may be attractive to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Museum of Childhood is spread over 4 floors, with the first floor acting like a balcony around the edge of the building, so you can look down over the ground floor central hall with the shop, Information Desk, and Benugo Cafe.
The museum of Childhood is housed in a large Victorian building in east London. ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3522.txt | The Museum of Childhood is spread over 4 floors, with the first floor acting like a balcony around the edge of the building, so you can look down over the ground floor central hall with the shop, Information Desk, and Benugo Cafe.
The museum of Childhood is housed in a large Victorian building in east London. It has be... | [
"parents who only have children under 12",
"children who are fond of toy exhibits",
"parents and children who need quiet time",
"kids who like playing games with their parents"
] |
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