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What does a businessman want? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All of the people have ambitions. An ambition is something we want to do, want to have, or want to be. A student's ambition, for example, might be to pass his or her exams. An athlete's ambition could be to win an important competition. A businessman's ambition is usually to make a lot of money.
Not all ambiti... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle592.txt | All of the people have ambitions. An ambition is something we want to do, want to have, or want to be. A student's ambition, for example, might be to pass his or her exams. An athlete's ambition could be to win an important competition. A businessman's ambition is usually to make a lot of money.
Not all ambitions are a... | [
"To pass the exams.",
"To win a competition.",
"To make a lot of money.",
"To get a good job."
] |
Which of the following is the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Mr. Jones went to a restaurant one day, he left his coat near the door. There was nothing in the pockets of the coat when he left it, so he was very surprised when he took his coat after his meal and found the pockets full of jewelry .There was a waiter near the door, so Mr. Jones said to him, "Somebody h... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2022.txt | When Mr. Jones went to a restaurant one day, he left his coat near the door. There was nothing in the pockets of the coat when he left it, so he was very surprised when he took his coat after his meal and found the pockets full of jewelry .There was a waiter near the door, so Mr. Jones said to him, "Somebody has made a... | [
"We have no waiters here.",
"Mr. Jones.",
"Jewelry in Mr. Jones' coat.",
"A clever waiter."
] |
Which is the correct from large to small? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
DNA is a substance that makes up genes. Everything alive has genes. Plants have genes. Animals have genes. You have genes. Genes are the basic units of heredity . Heredity means all the characteristics you inherit from your parents. You get your genes from your parents. You inherit half of your genes from you... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23744.txt | DNA is a substance that makes up genes. Everything alive has genes. Plants have genes. Animals have genes. You have genes. Genes are the basic units of heredity . Heredity means all the characteristics you inherit from your parents. You get your genes from your parents. You inherit half of your genes from your mother.... | [
"genes---chromosomes---cells",
"cells---chromosomes---genes",
"chromosomes---cells---genes",
"cells---genes---chromosomes"
] |
Blinky wants to make a three-layer birthday cake for her mom. The recipe for the smallest layer of the cake requires 2 cups of sugar. If the second layer is twice as big as the first and the third layer is three times larger than the second, how many total cups of sugar will she need for the third layer? | Since the second layer is twice as big as the first, then it requires 2* 2 = <<2*2=4>>4 cups of sugar.
Since the third layer is three times bigger than the second, then it requires 4 * 3 = <<3*4=12>>12 cups of sugar.
#### 12 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Blinky wants to make a three-layer birthday cake for her mom. The recipe for the smallest layer of the cake requires 2 cups of sugar. If the second layer is twice as big as the first and the third layer is three times larger than the second, how many total cups of sugar will she need for the third layer? | Since the second layer is twice as big as the first, then it requires 2* 2 = <<2*2=4>>4 cups of sugar.
Since the third layer is three times bigger than the second, then it requires 4 * 3 = <<3*4=12>>12 cups of sugar.
#### 12 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
If you want to become a good speaker you should _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Great speakers are not born but made. You too can become a good orator by taking up the public speaking courses. Those who are incapable of speaking in front of the public can' t come up in their life. The art of public speaking must be practiced by everybody who wants to reach great heights in their career. A... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13394.txt | Great speakers are not born but made. You too can become a good orator by taking up the public speaking courses. Those who are incapable of speaking in front of the public can' t come up in their life. The art of public speaking must be practiced by everybody who wants to reach great heights in their career. A lot of p... | [
"be born an excellent one",
"practise speaking in public",
"attend all kinds of courses",
"make a search on the Internet"
] |
An American marketing expert has found background music can _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Background music may seem harmless, but it can have a powerful effect on those who hear it. Recorded background music first found its way into factories, shops and restaurants in the USA. Very soon it spread to other parts of the world. Now it is becoming difficult to go shopping or eat a meal without listenin... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3561.txt | Background music may seem harmless, but it can have a powerful effect on those who hear it. Recorded background music first found its way into factories, shops and restaurants in the USA. Very soon it spread to other parts of the world. Now it is becoming difficult to go shopping or eat a meal without listening to back... | [
"increase sales or factory production",
"create a soothing atmosphere",
"make people slow down",
"make people forget their worries"
] |
Some westerners like to _ at home during their vacation. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The westerners have more vacation days than us. Some people like to stay at home during their vacation. They work in the garden, visit their friends, read books or watch television. Many families take their lunch to a park or somewhere far from the city. They like to eat under some trees or near a nice lake. I... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2066.txt | The westerners have more vacation days than us. Some people like to stay at home during their vacation. They work in the garden, visit their friends, read books or watch television. Many families take their lunch to a park or somewhere far from the city. They like to eat under some trees or near a nice lake. If they li... | [
"clean their rooms",
"cook their meals",
"work in the garden and watch TV",
"go fishing"
] |
In the author's opinion, we hold on to our anger often because we think _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
So many of us hold on to little complaints that may have come from an argument ,a misunderstanding,the way we were raised,or some other painful events. Stubbornly,we wait for someone else to reach out to us -- believing this is the only way we can forgive or _ a friendship or family relationship.
A friend of m... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12841.txt | So many of us hold on to little complaints that may have come from an argument ,a misunderstanding,the way we were raised,or some other painful events. Stubbornly,we wait for someone else to reach out to us -- believing this is the only way we can forgive or _ a friendship or family relationship.
A friend of mine,recen... | [
"we can turn small issues into big ones",
"our positions are higher than others",
"our own opinions matter most",
"others will be less defensive"
] |
Fatigue can result in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a lot of misunderstanding about studying. Most students have not been taught the principles behind really effective working. Imagine a graph showing the amount a person learns against the number of hours he works in a day. If he doesn't do any work, he learns nothing (point 0). If he does an hour's wo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1352.txt | There is a lot of misunderstanding about studying. Most students have not been taught the principles behind really effective working. Imagine a graph showing the amount a person learns against the number of hours he works in a day. If he doesn't do any work, he learns nothing (point 0). If he does an hour's work he lea... | [
"loss of memory",
"a need for relaxation",
"a lot of anxiety",
"loss of concentration"
] |
We can learn from the text that the tomato grown by Rod Matless _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's not often a tomato that is described as so sweet "whenever people see it they just want to hug"-but this was no ordinary piece of fruit.
The heart-shaped tomato was grown by the retired worker, Rod Matless, who said he was surprised when he noticed it in his field. Mr. Matless, 69, who had a heart attack ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10956.txt | It's not often a tomato that is described as so sweet "whenever people see it they just want to hug"-but this was no ordinary piece of fruit.
The heart-shaped tomato was grown by the retired worker, Rod Matless, who said he was surprised when he noticed it in his field. Mr. Matless, 69, who had a heart attack a few yea... | [
"is very big",
"is very tough",
"is very special",
"is good for health"
] |
If it is 2: 45pm now and Mike's plane is going to take off at 8:35pm, which is the best timing for him? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Singapore is a dynamic city-state where you will find a harmonious mixture of culture, cuisine, arts, people and architecture. If you have at least 5 hours to spare in transit before your next flight, join us in one of our free two-hour guided tours, which runs daily at regular times. Registration for the tour... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7976.txt | Singapore is a dynamic city-state where you will find a harmonious mixture of culture, cuisine, arts, people and architecture. If you have at least 5 hours to spare in transit before your next flight, join us in one of our free two-hour guided tours, which runs daily at regular times. Registration for the tour must be ... | [
"9:00 am to 11:00 am",
"11:30 am to 1:30 pm",
"2:30 pm to 4:30 pm",
"4:00 pm to 6:00 pm"
] |
You can buy 4 apples or 1 watermelon for the same price. You bought 36 fruits evenly split between oranges, apples and watermelons, and the price of 1 orange is $0.50. How much does 1 apple cost if your total bill was $66? | If 36 fruits were evenly split between 3 types of fruits, then I bought 36/3 = <<36/3=12>>12 units of each fruit
If 1 orange costs $0.50 then 12 oranges will cost $0.50 * 12 = $<<0.5*12=6>>6
If my total bill was $66 and I spent $6 on oranges then I spent $66 - $6 = $<<66-6=60>>60 on the other 2 fruit types.
Assuming th... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | You can buy 4 apples or 1 watermelon for the same price. You bought 36 fruits evenly split between oranges, apples and watermelons, and the price of 1 orange is $0.50. How much does 1 apple cost if your total bill was $66? | If 36 fruits were evenly split between 3 types of fruits, then I bought 36/3 = <<36/3=12>>12 units of each fruit
If 1 orange costs $0.50 then 12 oranges will cost $0.50 * 12 = $<<0.5*12=6>>6
If my total bill was $66 and I spent $6 on oranges then I spent $66 - $6 = $<<66-6=60>>60 on the other 2 fruit types.
Assuming th... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
When we say someone feels a little green, it means he/she _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As is known to all, color1s appear in every language to express people's feeling and thoughts.Then, what is the situation in American English?
Red is a hot color1.Americans may say they are red hot about something unfair.They are red hot when they are very angry about something.The small hot-tasting peppers fo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19622.txt | As is known to all, color1s appear in every language to express people's feeling and thoughts.Then, what is the situation in American English?
Red is a hot color1.Americans may say they are red hot about something unfair.They are red hot when they are very angry about something.The small hot-tasting peppers found in ma... | [
"enjoys himself in boating",
"is hit by a high wave",
"has a stomachache",
"likes trees and grass"
] |
The reason why the writer admires Anne now is that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mark Twain was my hero when I was nine because that was when I discovered Tom Sawyer. But even at the height of my admiration, I couldn't agree with him that Anne, the main character inAnne of Green Gables, was "the dearest and most loveable child in fiction since the best-known Alice". I had readAnne of Green... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20940.txt | Mark Twain was my hero when I was nine because that was when I discovered Tom Sawyer. But even at the height of my admiration, I couldn't agree with him that Anne, the main character inAnne of Green Gables, was "the dearest and most loveable child in fiction since the best-known Alice". I had readAnne of Green Gables a... | [
"she is an ambitious girl",
"she is welcome by the readers",
"she adapts to her environment well",
"she changes her name to make it easy to remember"
] |
What's the similarity of the four items? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For the Travel section, writers and editors selected special items to profile from a dozen cities.
Brussels: Chocolate.
Nearly half the chocolate consumed in the world is eaten in Europe, and Belgium--with average consumption of 14.99 pounds per person a year--certainly covers its fair share. While Brussels, t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14290.txt | For the Travel section, writers and editors selected special items to profile from a dozen cities.
Brussels: Chocolate.
Nearly half the chocolate consumed in the world is eaten in Europe, and Belgium--with average consumption of 14.99 pounds per person a year--certainly covers its fair share. While Brussels, the countr... | [
"They're all treasures of a city.",
"They all date back several centuries.",
"Their production processes are all painstaking.",
"They all win popularity in most European countries."
] |
All of the beads in Sue's necklace are either purple, blue, or green. If Sue has 7 purple beads, twice as many blue beads as purple beads, and 11 more green beads than blue beads, how many beads are in the necklace? | Twice as many blue beads as purple beads in the necklace are 2*7 = <<2*7=14>>14 beads.
Sue also has 11 more green beads than blue beads, a total of 14+11 = 25 beads.
The necklace has 7 purple + 14 blue + 25 green = <<7+14+25=46>>46 beads.
#### 46 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | All of the beads in Sue's necklace are either purple, blue, or green. If Sue has 7 purple beads, twice as many blue beads as purple beads, and 11 more green beads than blue beads, how many beads are in the necklace? | Twice as many blue beads as purple beads in the necklace are 2*7 = <<2*7=14>>14 beads.
Sue also has 11 more green beads than blue beads, a total of 14+11 = 25 beads.
The necklace has 7 purple + 14 blue + 25 green = <<7+14+25=46>>46 beads.
#### 46 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Who wrote this email? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
From: _ Sent: Wed., Oct. 19
To: _
Subject: Hello!
Hi, Liam!
So you're my new pen friend. Let me tell you a bit about myself. I'm 14 years old and I live in
Calgary, Canada. I have two older brothers, Brian and Sam. I'm the only girl.
I love sports and I'm always looking for exciting new hobbies to try. I like... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5132.txt | From: _ Sent: Wed., Oct. 19
To: _
Subject: Hello!
Hi, Liam!
So you're my new pen friend. Let me tell you a bit about myself. I'm 14 years old and I live in
Calgary, Canada. I have two older brothers, Brian and Sam. I'm the only girl.
I love sports and I'm always looking for exciting new hobbies to try. I like playing ... | [
"Liam.",
"Brian.",
"Sam.",
"Anne."
] |
How many flies does Tom's father have? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tom likes to talk much but his father doesn't want him to speak when they have their meals.One day,when they have supper,Tom wants to say something,but he doesn't say.His father sees it and asks him,"Well,my boy.What's it?""Are flies good to eat,Father?"asks Tom."No,"says his father,"Why do you ask that?""Yo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6090.txt | Tom likes to talk much but his father doesn't want him to speak when they have their meals.One day,when they have supper,Tom wants to say something,but he doesn't say.His father sees it and asks him,"Well,my boy.What's it?""Are flies good to eat,Father?"asks Tom."No,"says his father,"Why do you ask that?""You have on... | [
"Two.",
"Three.",
"Four.",
"One."
] |
What does Proehnik say about us? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
George Prochnik would like the world _ . He makes his case in a new book. Listening for meaning in a World of Noise. Here he explain himself (using his voice);
"We've become so accustomed to noise, there's almost a deep prejudice against the idea that silence might be beneficial, if you tell someone to b... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20864.txt | George Prochnik would like the world _ . He makes his case in a new book. Listening for meaning in a World of Noise. Here he explain himself (using his voice);
"We've become so accustomed to noise, there's almost a deep prejudice against the idea that silence might be beneficial, if you tell someone to be quiet ,... | [
"We are used to quietness",
"We have to put up with noise",
"We do not think silence to be beneficial",
"We do not believe lasting peace to be available"
] |
Near the North Pole there are two seasons: _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are four seasons in China.March, April and May make the spring.June, July and August make the summer season.September, October and November make the autumn season.The rest of months make the winter season.
The Australia seasons are the opposite of ours.When it's spring in China, it is autumn in Australia... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5543.txt | There are four seasons in China.March, April and May make the spring.June, July and August make the summer season.September, October and November make the autumn season.The rest of months make the winter season.
The Australia seasons are the opposite of ours.When it's spring in China, it is autumn in Australia.
Austral... | [
"spring and summer",
"summer and winter",
"summer and autumn",
"spring and winter"
] |
According to the text a "mystery shopper" would not have to_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"I find myself glancing at my watch to see how long I've been standing in line," she said. "Everywhere I go, I notice if the dumpster gates are open or if there's trash in the parking lot." Ms. Clark is a "mystery shopper", one of thousands of contract workers that companies hire to pretend as regular customer... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22316.txt | "I find myself glancing at my watch to see how long I've been standing in line," she said. "Everywhere I go, I notice if the dumpster gates are open or if there's trash in the parking lot." Ms. Clark is a "mystery shopper", one of thousands of contract workers that companies hire to pretend as regular customers in orde... | [
"sign a contract with the employer",
"travel a lot around the city",
"provide exact facts to the company",
"fill in questionnaires"
] |
The author writes the text mainly to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's often true that jobs for students sometimes lead to employment after graduation, so it's a good idea to think carefully before you begin working during your college years.
During my entire college life I worked as a
. I have to say that I really enjoyed that job, and was fond of the idea of making money ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15662.txt | It's often true that jobs for students sometimes lead to employment after graduation, so it's a good idea to think carefully before you begin working during your college years.
During my entire college life I worked as a
. I have to say that I really enjoyed that job, and was fond of the idea of making money without d... | [
"describe his part-time job during his college life",
"tell students to be careful with their part-time jobs",
"convince students that bartender is the part-time job",
"advise students to look for their future jobs in the college"
] |
Many graduates today turn to cosmetic surgery to_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last week I talked with some of my students about what they wanted to do after they graduated, and what kind of job prospects they thought they had.
Given that I teach students who are training to be doctors, I was surprised do find that most thought that they would not be able to get the jobs they wanted wit... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19088.txt | Last week I talked with some of my students about what they wanted to do after they graduated, and what kind of job prospects they thought they had.
Given that I teach students who are training to be doctors, I was surprised do find that most thought that they would not be able to get the jobs they wanted without "out... | [
"marry a better man/woman",
"become a model",
"get an advantage over others in job-hunting",
"attract more admirers"
] |
There are 70 cookies in a jar. If there are only 28 cookies left after a week, and Paul took out the same amount each day, how many cookies did he take out in four days? | Paul took out a total of 70-28 = <<70-28=42>>42 cookies in a week.
Paul took out 42/7 = <<42/7=6>>6 cookies out of the jar each day.
Over four days, Paul took out 6*4 = <<6*4=24>>24 cookies from the jar.
#### 24 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are 70 cookies in a jar. If there are only 28 cookies left after a week, and Paul took out the same amount each day, how many cookies did he take out in four days? | Paul took out a total of 70-28 = <<70-28=42>>42 cookies in a week.
Paul took out 42/7 = <<42/7=6>>6 cookies out of the jar each day.
Over four days, Paul took out 6*4 = <<6*4=24>>24 cookies from the jar.
#### 24 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Judging from the recent relaxed policy, a couple _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BEIJING--Family planning officers will handle the illegal birth case of film director Zhang Yimou by following legal procedures, a government spokesman said on Tuesday, December 10, 2013.
When asked to comment on Zhang's case at a press conference, Yao Hongwen, spokesman for the National Health and Family Plan... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5953.txt | BEIJING--Family planning officers will handle the illegal birth case of film director Zhang Yimou by following legal procedures, a government spokesman said on Tuesday, December 10, 2013.
When asked to comment on Zhang's case at a press conference, Yao Hongwen, spokesman for the National Health and Family Planning Comm... | [
"can have as many as three children if they live in a rural area",
"will definitely be fined if they have two children nowadays",
"can give birth to two children if one of them is an only child",
"can only give birth to two children if they live in an urban area"
] |
London Mayor boris Johnston launched the new bike scheme in order to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
London has become a cycle friendly zone after the launch of a new bike hire scheme. It has been designed to encourage more people to cycle in and around central London.
So how does it work?First you have to sign up to the scheme to be sent a key. The key will unlock one of the bikes,which are kept at docking s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15105.txt | London has become a cycle friendly zone after the launch of a new bike hire scheme. It has been designed to encourage more people to cycle in and around central London.
So how does it work?First you have to sign up to the scheme to be sent a key. The key will unlock one of the bikes,which are kept at docking stations i... | [
"reduce the air pollution of the city",
"encourage the citizens to take exercises",
"deal with the city's traffic problems",
"increase employment opportunities"
] |
..Which of the following is a characteristic of a tsunami? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The 9.2magnitude earthquake which caused the tsunami in
the Indian Ocean on Boxing Day last year occurred at 7:58 a.m.,95 miles off the west coast of Aceh, Indonesia.
Eighteen minutes later.10-metre high waves crashed the ashore along a 500----mile-long stretch of Aceh.
Two hours later the tsunami hit Thailand... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12050.txt | The 9.2magnitude earthquake which caused the tsunami in
the Indian Ocean on Boxing Day last year occurred at 7:58 a.m.,95 miles off the west coast of Aceh, Indonesia.
Eighteen minutes later.10-metre high waves crashed the ashore along a 500----mile-long stretch of Aceh.
Two hours later the tsunami hit Thailand and Mala... | [
"Having a lot of small waves linked together.",
"The waves of a tsunami travel extremely fast.",
"The waves of a tsunami can be found in the distance.",
"The power of the waves becomes stronger and stronger as a tsunami travels."
] |
Why didn't the writer talk to anyone in her new school about her problems? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sixteen years ago a boy gave me an important gift. It was a smile.
It was the early autumn of my first year at a middle school, and my old school was far away. As a result, no one knew who I was. I was very lonely, and afraid to speak to anyone.
Every time I heard the other students talking and laughing, I fel... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2209.txt | Sixteen years ago a boy gave me an important gift. It was a smile.
It was the early autumn of my first year at a middle school, and my old school was far away. As a result, no one knew who I was. I was very lonely, and afraid to speak to anyone.
Every time I heard the other students talking and laughing, I felt my hear... | [
"Because she was always unhappy.",
"Because she didn't know anyone at the time.",
"Because she was in the first year at the junior high school.",
"Because she didn't want her parents to worry about her."
] |
TreShaun's full marker has enough ink in it to paint three 4 inch by 4 inch squares. If he colors in two 6 inch by 2 inch rectangles, what percentage of ink is left? | Each 4 by 4 square equals 16 square inches because 4 x 4 = <<4*4=16>>16
Three squares equals 48 square inches because 3 x 16 = <<48=48>>48
Each rectangle uses 12 square inches because 2 x 6 = <<2*6=12>>12
Both rectangles will use 24 square inches because 2 x 12 = <<2*12=24>>24
He has 1/2 of the ink left because 24 / 48... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | TreShaun's full marker has enough ink in it to paint three 4 inch by 4 inch squares. If he colors in two 6 inch by 2 inch rectangles, what percentage of ink is left? | Each 4 by 4 square equals 16 square inches because 4 x 4 = <<4*4=16>>16
Three squares equals 48 square inches because 3 x 16 = <<48=48>>48
Each rectangle uses 12 square inches because 2 x 6 = <<2*6=12>>12
Both rectangles will use 24 square inches because 2 x 12 = <<2*12=24>>24
He has 1/2 of the ink left because 24 / 48... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why were the young boy and the girl standing on the bus? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A few months ago I was at a bus stop in town in the evening. The bus came on time and I took the window seat. The bus was travelling by the seashore and I was enjoying the soft wind while watching the sea waves . After a few minutes the bus made its next stop. A young boy and a girl got on. They were standing... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high896.txt | A few months ago I was at a bus stop in town in the evening. The bus came on time and I took the window seat. The bus was travelling by the seashore and I was enjoying the soft wind while watching the sea waves . After a few minutes the bus made its next stop. A young boy and a girl got on. They were standing on my le... | [
"Because they couldn't sit together.",
"Because they wanted to enjoy the sea weaves.",
"Because there were no empty seats.",
"Because they preferred to stand."
] |
Which of the following sentences is Right ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man called his son in New York the day before Christmas and said, "I have to tell you your Mom and I are going to divorce ! Thirty years is quite a long time."
"Dad, what are you talking about?" the son cried.
The father said:"We are sick of each other. I don't want to talk about it anymore. You call your ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle48.txt | A man called his son in New York the day before Christmas and said, "I have to tell you your Mom and I are going to divorce ! Thirty years is quite a long time."
"Dad, what are you talking about?" the son cried.
The father said:"We are sick of each other. I don't want to talk about it anymore. You call your sister in... | [
"The two old men were really sick of each other",
"The two old men didn't really want to divorce",
"The son and the daughter often went home for holidays",
"The son and the daughter knew that their parents were not going to divorce."
] |
The passage is most likely from a(an) _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New evidence shows that getting enough Vitamin D may be the most important thing you can do for your health.
You know the usual prescription for good health: a balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, regular exercise, no smoking.Now add this: Spend a little more time in the sun.
Huh? That may sound l... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16298.txt | New evidence shows that getting enough Vitamin D may be the most important thing you can do for your health.
You know the usual prescription for good health: a balanced diet with lots of fruits and vegetables, regular exercise, no smoking.Now add this: Spend a little more time in the sun.
Huh? That may sound like medic... | [
"advertisement",
"news report",
"magazine",
"medical prescription"
] |
The author wrote this article mainly to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you unsure of the future? Do you feel as if you have put in a lot of effort, yet you still haven't gotten anywhere? Are your relationships getting sour? If the answer to all these questions is yes, then you're in for some serious reflection.ks5u
A negative perspective on life will definitely not d... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21944.txt | Are you unsure of the future? Do you feel as if you have put in a lot of effort, yet you still haven't gotten anywhere? Are your relationships getting sour? If the answer to all these questions is yes, then you're in for some serious reflection.ks5u
A negative perspective on life will definitely not do you any... | [
"let us know more about the world",
"describe what a success person is like",
"prove it is not easy to have a bright future",
"tell us how to get rid of our self-bondage"
] |
What kind of grandmother did the writer want to be? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I found the imagination of becoming a grandmother somewhat discouraging. I was younger than I thought a grandmother should be when I got the news that I was going to become one myself. I admit, it was not a role that I was emotionally ready to accept. I had been a young mother, and had certainly hoped my daugh... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high578.txt | I found the imagination of becoming a grandmother somewhat discouraging. I was younger than I thought a grandmother should be when I got the news that I was going to become one myself. I admit, it was not a role that I was emotionally ready to accept. I had been a young mother, and had certainly hoped my daughter would... | [
"One who has a jar filled with many kinds of cookies for children and herself.",
"One who grows up with her grandmother^ cookie jar with all kinds of cookies.",
"One who is like her own grandmother with a cookie jar to treat her grandchildren.",
"One who always makes different kinds of cookies to treat her gr... |
According to the passage, all of the following are unique to the horn shark EXCEPT that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When someone says "SHARK" most people think of a big, toothy, underwater animal; basically we are imagining a Great White. In fact sharks come in all shapes, sizes and even colors! Follow me please; I'd like to show you a very special small shark commonly known as horn sharks, only found in the coastal waters ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4192.txt | When someone says "SHARK" most people think of a big, toothy, underwater animal; basically we are imagining a Great White. In fact sharks come in all shapes, sizes and even colors! Follow me please; I'd like to show you a very special small shark commonly known as horn sharks, only found in the coastal waters of north-... | [
"it doesn't travel far",
"it is good at swimming",
"its spines can be used to attack the enemy and escape",
"it is only found in the coastal waters of north-west North America"
] |
It is implied in the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Education is an expensive part of American life. Its size is matched by its variety. Differences in American schools compared with those found in the majority of other countries lie in the fact that education here has long been intended for everyone. Schools are expected to meet the needs of every child, regar... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9406.txt | Education is an expensive part of American life. Its size is matched by its variety. Differences in American schools compared with those found in the majority of other countries lie in the fact that education here has long been intended for everyone. Schools are expected to meet the needs of every child, regardless of ... | [
"all high-school students take the same courses",
"every student must take practical ability training courses",
"every public school offers the same academic subjects",
"the subjects every student takes may vary"
] |
Which of the following is true according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Playa la Audiencia, Manzanillo
Playa la Audiencia is one of the most popular beaches in Manzanillo for families and one of the best beach spots along Mexico's Pacific coast Playa 1a Audiencia is a stunning little beach with a golden shoreline which overlooks the bay and offers great conditions for swimming, di... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18589.txt | Playa la Audiencia, Manzanillo
Playa la Audiencia is one of the most popular beaches in Manzanillo for families and one of the best beach spots along Mexico's Pacific coast Playa 1a Audiencia is a stunning little beach with a golden shoreline which overlooks the bay and offers great conditions for swimming, diving, and... | [
"Playa Bmjas is close to Mazatlan and lies along the east coast of Mexico.",
"North Beach is the finest beach in the Yucatan Peninsula for its private location.",
"Tourists can rent some equipment at Xpu Ha Beach. which is as busy as others.",
"When a couple with children choose a beach. Playa la Audiencia is... |
With the new software Dasher, people can type with their eyes through _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A report on a new software that enables eyes to do the typing appears in Wednesday's edition of the journal Nature. Replacing a keyboard or mouse, eye-scanning-cameras mounted on computers have become necessary tools for people without limbs or those affected with paralysis. The camera tracks the movement of t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22219.txt | A report on a new software that enables eyes to do the typing appears in Wednesday's edition of the journal Nature. Replacing a keyboard or mouse, eye-scanning-cameras mounted on computers have become necessary tools for people without limbs or those affected with paralysis. The camera tracks the movement of the eye, a... | [
"a computer screen with eye-scanning sensors",
"an eye-scanning camera on computer",
"a color1ed box attached to the computer",
"a regular keyboard with sensors"
] |
One hundred people attended a party. Fifty percent of the attendees are women, thirty-five percent of them are men, and the rest are children. How many children attended the party? | Out of 100 attendees, 100 x 50/100 = <<100*50/100=50>>50 are women.
While 100 x 35/100 = <<100*35/100=35>>35 are men.
So there were a total of 50 + 35 = <<50+35=85>>85 men and women who attended the party.
Thus, 100 - 85 = <<100-85=15>>15 children attended the party.
#### 15 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | One hundred people attended a party. Fifty percent of the attendees are women, thirty-five percent of them are men, and the rest are children. How many children attended the party? | Out of 100 attendees, 100 x 50/100 = <<100*50/100=50>>50 are women.
While 100 x 35/100 = <<100*35/100=35>>35 are men.
So there were a total of 50 + 35 = <<50+35=85>>85 men and women who attended the party.
Thus, 100 - 85 = <<100-85=15>>15 children attended the party.
#### 15 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Concentration of what, the substance left behind when ocean water evaporates, is about 3.5 percent? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Concentration of what, the substance left behind when ocean water evaporates, is about 3.5 percent? | salts | science | null | null | null | quartz | hydrogen | sugar | salts | Dissolved mineral salts wash into the ocean. As ocean water evaporates, it leaves the salts behind. This makes the water saltier. Ocean water is about 3.5 percent salts. The main salt is sodium chloride. | null | null | null |
Which way is not mentioned in the passage to input characters on the phone? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As young Chinese increasingly forget how to write characters because they don't have to, using keyboards and touch screen technology on mobile phones is changing the trend.
For Yin Liang, a 26-year-old purchasing agent at a company, his embarrassment over forgetting how to write characters has gradually di... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17801.txt | As young Chinese increasingly forget how to write characters because they don't have to, using keyboards and touch screen technology on mobile phones is changing the trend.
For Yin Liang, a 26-year-old purchasing agent at a company, his embarrassment over forgetting how to write characters has gradually disappeared... | [
"Taking pictures.",
"Using a kind of alphabet-based input system.",
"Spelling out the sounds of the characters.",
"Using their fingers as pens to write."
] |
Who gives Steven money every week? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Steven is six years old. He gets some money from his mother every week. He buys a lot of things from the shops, but he doesn't really need them, and he puts them everywhere. One day his mother gives him a notebook and says, "Now, Steven, when you buy things, write their names down in the notebook, and also wri... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6308.txt | Steven is six years old. He gets some money from his mother every week. He buys a lot of things from the shops, but he doesn't really need them, and he puts them everywhere. One day his mother gives him a notebook and says, "Now, Steven, when you buy things, write their names down in the notebook, and also write down h... | [
"His father.",
"His mother.",
"His teacher.",
"His parents."
] |
The horse thought _ was the most important on the farm. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, I'm Roy, and this is my show. This is a television show for all families, and I know you'll enjoy it.
Let's start with a story. Once there was a proud pig on a farm. He thought he was the most important of all the animals on the farm. But it was not enough that he himself th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9952.txt | Good evening, ladies and gentlemen, I'm Roy, and this is my show. This is a television show for all families, and I know you'll enjoy it.
Let's start with a story. Once there was a proud pig on a farm. He thought he was the most important of all the animals on the farm. But it was not enough that he himself thought thi... | [
"nobody",
"the pig",
"the cow",
"he himself"
] |
The best title for the passage is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Millions of children in the United States go to summer camps. Some go to play outdoors at traditional camps in the woods, in the mountains or on lakes. But families now have many choices of special camps. These can be in the middle of nature or a big city. Special camps offer young people the chance to learn a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8277.txt | Millions of children in the United States go to summer camps. Some go to play outdoors at traditional camps in the woods, in the mountains or on lakes. But families now have many choices of special camps. These can be in the middle of nature or a big city. Special camps offer young people the chance to learn about diff... | [
"Traditional camps",
"Special camps",
"Summer camps",
"Summer holiday"
] |
The passage tries to show us _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
George, when your big brother and your little dog and I walked you up to school today, you had no idea how I was feeling.
You were so excited. You had packed and unpacked your pencils and safety scissors in your backpack a dozen times. I am really going to miss those lazy mornings when we waved your brother an... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high521.txt | George, when your big brother and your little dog and I walked you up to school today, you had no idea how I was feeling.
You were so excited. You had packed and unpacked your pencils and safety scissors in your backpack a dozen times. I am really going to miss those lazy mornings when we waved your brother and sister ... | [
"how excited a child will be on his first day to school",
"how deeply a mother loves her child",
"how many efforts a mother has made to raise a child",
"how a mother plans her future life after her children go to school"
] |
Does Xiao Qing know the way to the Capital Stadium? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Xiao Qing is a schoolboy. His brother works in a hospital of Beijing. This summer his brother lets him come to Beijing. Xiao Qing is very happy. He comes to the hospital for the first time.
One evening, Xiao Qing's brother gives him a ticket for a football match. It begins in the Capital Stadium at eight cloc... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3793.txt | Xiao Qing is a schoolboy. His brother works in a hospital of Beijing. This summer his brother lets him come to Beijing. Xiao Qing is very happy. He comes to the hospital for the first time.
One evening, Xiao Qing's brother gives him a ticket for a football match. It begins in the Capital Stadium at eight clock in the ... | [
"I think so.",
"I don't know.",
"Yes, he does.",
"No, he doesn't."
] |
He watches TV or reads newspapers _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr Green is a teacher of English. He comes from America. He teaches English in China. He speaks English quite well.
He reads a lot of books and his wife Mrs Green often writes books for the students. He gets up at five in the morning. He leaves home at ten to six. He begins the first lesson at 8:00. He teaches... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4514.txt | Mr Green is a teacher of English. He comes from America. He teaches English in China. He speaks English quite well.
He reads a lot of books and his wife Mrs Green often writes books for the students. He gets up at five in the morning. He leaves home at ten to six. He begins the first lesson at 8:00. He teaches English ... | [
"at six",
"after supper",
"before supper",
"in the afternoon"
] |
What kind of hormones are secreted by organs classified as gonads? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What kind of hormones are secreted by organs classified as gonads? | sex hormones | science | null | null | null | cortisol hormones | growth hormones | anterior hormones | sex hormones | The gonads secrete sex hormones. The male gonads are called testes. They secrete the male sex hormone testosterone. The female gonads are called ovaries. They secrete the female sex hormone estrogen. Sex hormones are involved in the changes of puberty. They also control the production of gametes by the gonads. | null | null | null |
What do we know about the author's mother? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
That summer an army of crickets started a war with my father. Dad cared for insects no more than Mamma, but he could tolerate a few living in the basement. Mamma was a city girl and she said a cricket was just too noisy. Then to support her point she wouldn't go to bed. She drank coffee and smoked my father's... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5844.txt | That summer an army of crickets started a war with my father. Dad cared for insects no more than Mamma, but he could tolerate a few living in the basement. Mamma was a city girl and she said a cricket was just too noisy. Then to support her point she wouldn't go to bed. She drank coffee and smoked my father's cigarett... | [
"She didn't like insects at all.",
"She liked insects more than his father.",
"She cared for insects very much.",
"She could only tolerate a few insects."
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"What If" questions can help you think about what to do in case something should happen. There are no fight answers because every case is different.Use the questions with your parents or with friends and decide what you think might work? Think of your own solutions and make up new"What If"questions to answer.
... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23511.txt | "What If" questions can help you think about what to do in case something should happen. There are no fight answers because every case is different.Use the questions with your parents or with friends and decide what you think might work? Think of your own solutions and make up new"What If"questions to answer.
1 ) You a... | [
"The bully's behaviors.",
"The questions the students meet.",
"The solutions to the students'questions.",
"The advice on how to fight against the bully."
] |
What is the color of the powder of a mineral called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the color of the powder of a mineral called? | streak | science | null | null | null | hue | dye | pigment | streak | Streak is the color of the powder of a mineral. To do a streak test, you scrape the mineral across an unglazed porcelain plate. The plate is harder than many minerals, causing the minerals to leave a streak of powder on the plate. The color of the streak often differs from the color of the larger mineral sample ( Figur... | null | null | null |
Tibet is a perfect place for the bike tour _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tibet is in the southwest of China. It is the home to many natural wonders, such as valleys, mountains, lakes and even deserts. Tibet is very large, so it is perfect for traveling, especially the bike tour .
You can start the wonderful bike tour in Tibet's capital, Lhasa. It is 3600 metres above the sea level.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1900.txt | Tibet is in the southwest of China. It is the home to many natural wonders, such as valleys, mountains, lakes and even deserts. Tibet is very large, so it is perfect for traveling, especially the bike tour .
You can start the wonderful bike tour in Tibet's capital, Lhasa. It is 3600 metres above the sea level. It's ver... | [
"because of the old people there",
"because bike is cheap",
"because it is very rich",
"because it is large"
] |
Which would be the best title for the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Between 10,000 and 15,000 years ago, some humans discontinued their wandering hunting and gathering and settled down to farm. Grain was the first domesticated crop that started that farming process.
The oldest proven records of brewing are about 6,000 years old and refer to the Sumerians. Sumeria lay between t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1015.txt | Between 10,000 and 15,000 years ago, some humans discontinued their wandering hunting and gathering and settled down to farm. Grain was the first domesticated crop that started that farming process.
The oldest proven records of brewing are about 6,000 years old and refer to the Sumerians. Sumeria lay between the Tigris... | [
"The beer culture.",
"The history of beer.",
"The earliest brewery.",
"Methods of brewing beer."
] |
What kind of process occurs naturally under certain conditions, unlike its opposite, which will not take place unless it is “driven” by the continual input of energy from an external source? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What kind of process occurs naturally under certain conditions, unlike its opposite, which will not take place unless it is “driven” by the continual input of energy from an external source? | spontaneous process | science | null | null | null | activation process | controlled process | noticeable process | spontaneous process | Spontaneous and Nonspontaneous Processes Processes have a natural tendency to occur in one direction under a given set of conditions. Water will naturally flow downhill, but uphill flow requires outside intervention such as the use of a pump. Iron exposed to the earth’s atmosphere will corrode, but rust is not converte... | null | null | null |
It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A global positioning system(GPS)service is aiding the elderly in the Panlong district of Kunming,capital of Southwest China's Yunnan province.
The telecommunications service provider,with the support o,f the local govemment,started the GPS tracking service in January to help the elderly,especially those wi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21575.txt | A global positioning system(GPS)service is aiding the elderly in the Panlong district of Kunming,capital of Southwest China's Yunnan province.
The telecommunications service provider,with the support o,f the local govemment,started the GPS tracking service in January to help the elderly,especially those with Alzhei... | [
"the life quality of'the elderly in th.e Panlong district is pretty good",
"the government will spend 2 million yuan updating the GPS service",
"the city of Kunming has a population of about 600,000 people",
"about 600,000 people in Panlong are over sixty years 01d"
] |
The writer writes the text to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I like watching TV very much, for I think it has many advantages . First of all, watching TV is a good rest(;). After a day of hard work, we need a good rest. Watching TV can make our mind and body not tired any more because of the pleasant music and TV plays. Besides , watching TV is entertaining . There are ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7219.txt | I like watching TV very much, for I think it has many advantages . First of all, watching TV is a good rest(;). After a day of hard work, we need a good rest. Watching TV can make our mind and body not tired any more because of the pleasant music and TV plays. Besides , watching TV is entertaining . There are many kind... | [
"persuade us to buy a TV",
"tell her ideas about TV",
"introduce some TV programs",
"tell us how to learn from TV"
] |
This passage is mainly about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hong Kong businesses hit by nearly two months of illegal street occupations breathed a collective sigh of relief on Wednesday. Police finally cleared illegal protesters camped at the main intersection in the Mong Kok district, arresting two student leaders.
More than 7,000 officers backed bailiffs (,)clearing ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10608.txt | Hong Kong businesses hit by nearly two months of illegal street occupations breathed a collective sigh of relief on Wednesday. Police finally cleared illegal protesters camped at the main intersection in the Mong Kok district, arresting two student leaders.
More than 7,000 officers backed bailiffs (,)clearing occupied ... | [
"Hong Kong businesses hit by nearly two months of illegal street occupations",
"the event that police cleared Hong Kong protest sites",
"shop owners who wished to remain unknown as he fears attack from protesters",
"Hong Kong citizens who doubt the police's clearances"
] |
Solo travellers are now _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More than 15 million Britons, many of them women, will holiday unaccompanied this year. And they will no longer be treated as second-class citizens. After 50 years of being slighted, ripped off, herded together and allocated the worst rooms in the hotel, the single traveller's time has finally come. Rather tha... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22034.txt | More than 15 million Britons, many of them women, will holiday unaccompanied this year. And they will no longer be treated as second-class citizens. After 50 years of being slighted, ripped off, herded together and allocated the worst rooms in the hotel, the single traveller's time has finally come. Rather than being v... | [
"not being recognized",
"mainly aged 25-34",
"experiencing better service",
"not a profitable market"
] |
Of the following statements, which we can't infer from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists have transformed men's minds into avirtual woman's body in an experiment that could throw light upon how humans distinguish themselves form others.
In a study at Barcelona University, men wore a virtual reality headset that allowed them to see and hear the world as a female character. When they look... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3305.txt | Scientists have transformed men's minds into avirtual woman's body in an experiment that could throw light upon how humans distinguish themselves form others.
In a study at Barcelona University, men wore a virtual reality headset that allowed them to see and hear the world as a female character. When they looked down, ... | [
"Men in the experiment can temporarily have the wrong feeling that they are women.",
"When hit, the men in the virtual world will react angrily to it.",
"As soon as the experiment is finished, the men will return to the normal state",
"Probably, this study can be applied to medical fields and benefit humans."... |
From the passage we know in Japan the writer likes to live in _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Getting paid to talk about the World Cup is a great job. I'm not a football commentator , though-just an English teacher in Japan.
I come to Japan two years ago, and didn't think I would stay, but Japan has that effect on you. _ . I think it's best to teach in a bigger city where there are other foreigners to ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3919.txt | Getting paid to talk about the World Cup is a great job. I'm not a football commentator , though-just an English teacher in Japan.
I come to Japan two years ago, and didn't think I would stay, but Japan has that effect on you. _ . I think it's best to teach in a bigger city where there are other foreigners to mix with,... | [
"Tokyo",
"a small town",
"a city of middle size",
"a big city"
] |
Our brains cannot predict what will happen when we _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's puzzling, isn't it? No matter where you try to tickle yourself, even on the soles of your feet or under your arms, you just can't.
To understand why, you need to know more about how your brain works. One of its main tasks is to try to make good guesses about what's going to happen next. While you're busy... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7102.txt | It's puzzling, isn't it? No matter where you try to tickle yourself, even on the soles of your feet or under your arms, you just can't.
To understand why, you need to know more about how your brain works. One of its main tasks is to try to make good guesses about what's going to happen next. While you're busy getting ... | [
"walk down the stairs",
"eat our breakfast",
"suddenly lose our balance and fall",
"ride a bike"
] |
What's the best title for this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Allen Iverson, the 31-year-old man, has become the most exciting player in the NBA. At 1.83 meters tall, he is as fast as lightening and no one can stop him. However, Allen used to be the trouble maker that the NBA did not want.
Born to a single mother, Allen had a very hard childhood. He grew up on dangerous ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7863.txt | Allen Iverson, the 31-year-old man, has become the most exciting player in the NBA. At 1.83 meters tall, he is as fast as lightening and no one can stop him. However, Allen used to be the trouble maker that the NBA did not want.
Born to a single mother, Allen had a very hard childhood. He grew up on dangerous blocks in... | [
"A Successful Basketball Player",
"A Trouble Maker",
"From a Bad Boy to an Idol",
"Allen's Hard Childhood."
] |
What do people barely do on Sweetest Day? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Valentine's Day, a day traditionally reserved for expressing romantic love, is observed practically all around the world. However, not many people are familiar with Sweetest Day. Actually it is a holiday, especially designed to express love and care for those who were routinely neglected by society.
Sweetest D... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14447.txt | Valentine's Day, a day traditionally reserved for expressing romantic love, is observed practically all around the world. However, not many people are familiar with Sweetest Day. Actually it is a holiday, especially designed to express love and care for those who were routinely neglected by society.
Sweetest Day was th... | [
"Buy flowers for your sweetheart.",
"Visit patients who have to be in hospital.",
"Give friends gifts to make them happy.",
"Care for children who lost their parents."
] |
What did the strange man go into the shop for? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A woman went into a shop one evening to buy a new blouse. A strange man followed her into the shop and stood about while she was at the counter. Suddenly she screamed and the man turned and ran out of the shop, right into the arms of a passing policeman. Then he was caught by the policeman because he was a wan... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2195.txt | A woman went into a shop one evening to buy a new blouse. A strange man followed her into the shop and stood about while she was at the counter. Suddenly she screamed and the man turned and ran out of the shop, right into the arms of a passing policeman. Then he was caught by the policeman because he was a wanted robbe... | [
"He tried to rob the shop.",
"He wanted to do some shopping.",
"He had something to tell the shopkeeper.",
"He was the shopkeeper's brother and just wanted to drop by."
] |
How will the "Holidays at Home are Great" campaign probably benefit London? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The British are being encouraged to holiday at home as a major tourism drive offering Olympic themed discounts is launched next week.
A new campaign offering 20. 12% discounted bills at participating venues will be announced publicly for the first time by Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday to encoura... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high934.txt | The British are being encouraged to holiday at home as a major tourism drive offering Olympic themed discounts is launched next week.
A new campaign offering 20. 12% discounted bills at participating venues will be announced publicly for the first time by Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt on Wednesday to encourage "stayc... | [
"It will offer 20. 12% discount to travelers' expenses.",
"It will attract more international travelers to visit London.",
"It will create more job opportunities and bring in more money.",
"It will prove London the most exciting, vibrant, cosmopolitan city on earth."
] |
Putting your mobile phone on a restaurant table may make your friends think _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know how to use a mobile phone without being rude to the people around you?
Talking during a performance irritates people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate . When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5866.txt | Do you know how to use a mobile phone without being rude to the people around you?
Talking during a performance irritates people. If you are expecting an emergency call, sit near the exit doors and set your phone to vibrate . When your mobile phone vibrates, you can leave quietly and let the others enjoy the perform... | [
"you prefer to talk to your friends at the table",
"you value your calls more than your friends",
"you are enjoying the company of your friends",
"you are polite and considerate of your friends"
] |
All the information about the writer must be included except his / her _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Articles wanted
School life
Articles should be typewritten and double spaced, using only side of the page.
Your name, year of birth, school name (and English teacher), home address and e-mail address must be included.
For photos, place the information on the back of each envelope: PLEASE DON'T FOLD.
Please ke... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7881.txt | Articles wanted
School life
Articles should be typewritten and double spaced, using only side of the page.
Your name, year of birth, school name (and English teacher), home address and e-mail address must be included.
For photos, place the information on the back of each envelope: PLEASE DON'T FOLD.
Please keep copies... | [
"school name",
"e-mail address",
"year of birth",
"telephone number"
] |
According to Qin Xia, _ is Not a good way to learn math. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many students are under great pressure this term. There is some advice on studying and preparing for exams.
Sciences
Ask students what is the most difficult course, and most of them will give you the same answer: mathematics. This is also true for Dai Shuang, a 14-year-old student at No.1 Middle School. He say... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3685.txt | Many students are under great pressure this term. There is some advice on studying and preparing for exams.
Sciences
Ask students what is the most difficult course, and most of them will give you the same answer: mathematics. This is also true for Dai Shuang, a 14-year-old student at No.1 Middle School. He says, "It's ... | [
"asking teachers for help",
"taking notes in classes",
"doing lots of exercises",
"studying alone"
] |
The story probably took place in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
2014 is the year of horse in China. Do you know anything about the horse?
The horse is strong and runs very fast. He's a useful and hard-working animal. The horse learns to know his master soon. He loves his master, even after his master has died. Here's a story about such a horse. In a war, the master was ki... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5218.txt | 2014 is the year of horse in China. Do you know anything about the horse?
The horse is strong and runs very fast. He's a useful and hard-working animal. The horse learns to know his master soon. He loves his master, even after his master has died. Here's a story about such a horse. In a war, the master was killed, and... | [
"spring",
"summer",
"autumn",
"winter"
] |
The purpose of the passage is mainly to tell us how to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A serious earthquake can be a terrible experience, and it is easy to forget safety measures in disorder . _ , most earthquake safety measures are common sense, but if you forget everything else, remember the following instructions: drop, cover, and hold on. Also, most of earthquake deaths happen after the ear... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5131.txt | A serious earthquake can be a terrible experience, and it is easy to forget safety measures in disorder . _ , most earthquake safety measures are common sense, but if you forget everything else, remember the following instructions: drop, cover, and hold on. Also, most of earthquake deaths happen after the earthquake, ... | [
"stay away from an earthquake",
"predict an earthquake",
"control an earthquake",
"keep safe during and after an earthquake"
] |
We can gain some information about Gigantopithecus EXCEPT_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fortunately for early humans,the huge primate's diet consisted mainly of bamboo.
Scientists have known about Gigantopithecus since some of its teeth were discovered on sale in a Hong Kong pharmacy about 80 years ago.The idea of a giant ape aroused the interest of scientists around the world,but It remained u... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16759.txt | Fortunately for early humans,the huge primate's diet consisted mainly of bamboo.
Scientists have known about Gigantopithecus since some of its teeth were discovered on sale in a Hong Kong pharmacy about 80 years ago.The idea of a giant ape aroused the interest of scientists around the world,but It remained unclear wh... | [
"their diet",
"their appearances",
"their habitats",
"their language(s)"
] |
What's the main idea of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"The first and best of victories for a man is to conquer himself; to be conquered by himself is, of all things, the most shameful," says Plato. Self-control is at the root of all the advantages. Let a man give in to his impulses and feelings, and from that moment he gives up his moral freedom.
A single angry... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3821.txt | "The first and best of victories for a man is to conquer himself; to be conquered by himself is, of all things, the most shameful," says Plato. Self-control is at the root of all the advantages. Let a man give in to his impulses and feelings, and from that moment he gives up his moral freedom.
A single angry word has... | [
"Self- control is important for a man",
"We should learn to be strong.",
"A man who keeps cool won't lose any game.",
"The great heroes in history knew how to control themselves."
] |
What is the weather in spring in New Zealand like? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New Zealand is beautiful no matter what time of the year or season you visit. The best time to visit New Zealand is the time that suits you best. The weather in New Zealand is fine all year round. However, if you have more than one date in mind, the following information may help with your travel plans.
The wa... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7135.txt | New Zealand is beautiful no matter what time of the year or season you visit. The best time to visit New Zealand is the time that suits you best. The weather in New Zealand is fine all year round. However, if you have more than one date in mind, the following information may help with your travel plans.
The warmest mon... | [
"It is very hot.",
"It is pretty cool.",
"It is hot but wet in spring.",
"It's different in different places."
] |
All animals that derive energy from food are classified as what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | All animals that derive energy from food are classified as what? | heterotrophs | science | null | null | null | heliotrophs | lifeforms | paleotrophs | heterotrophs | Figure 15.2 All animals that derive energy from food are heterotrophs. The (a) black bear is an omnivore, eating both plants and animals. The (b) heartworm Dirofilaria immitis is a parasite that derives energy from its hosts. It spends its larval stage in mosquitos and its adult stage infesting the hearts of dogs and o... | null | null | null |
According to the passage, Another Cinderella Story _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Few of us haven't read Cinderella, the story of a young woman living in poverty who meets the prince of her dreams. Some might not want to admit it, but there is a hidden Cinderella in everyone's heart--we all wish we could achieve recognition or success after a period of obscurity .
Mary Santiago has that sec... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15238.txt | Few of us haven't read Cinderella, the story of a young woman living in poverty who meets the prince of her dreams. Some might not want to admit it, but there is a hidden Cinderella in everyone's heart--we all wish we could achieve recognition or success after a period of obscurity .
Mary Santiago has that secret dream... | [
"follows Cinderella with nothing new",
"pays more attention to the looks of the actors",
"encourages young people to follow their dreams",
"focuses more on materialism than other films"
] |
The function of protein is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Who hasn't found themselves reaching for the closest food available when they're tired and stressed? More and more research is proving that this isn't all in our mind. Some foods really do lead to a change in our moods .
Carbohydrate for calm
This is how some people medicate themselves with food -- by reac... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9730.txt | Who hasn't found themselves reaching for the closest food available when they're tired and stressed? More and more research is proving that this isn't all in our mind. Some foods really do lead to a change in our moods .
Carbohydrate for calm
This is how some people medicate themselves with food -- by reaching for ... | [
"to help you keep calm and sleepy",
"to make you feel energetic",
"to lead you to slowness",
"to increase serotonin in your brain"
] |
When other children played, Douglas _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Thanksgiving Day was near. The first grade teacher gave her class some fun homework---to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful.
Most of the class drew a turkey or other traditional things. But Douglas drew a different kind of picture. He drew a hand. Just an empty hand.
Douglas was a differ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5557.txt | Thanksgiving Day was near. The first grade teacher gave her class some fun homework---to draw a picture of something for which they were thankful.
Most of the class drew a turkey or other traditional things. But Douglas drew a different kind of picture. He drew a hand. Just an empty hand.
Douglas was a different boy. ... | [
"played with other children",
"stood quietly by the teacher's side",
"sat in the classroom quietly",
"stood by them and watched them play"
] |
Which of the following is False according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
TUVALU, a tiny country in the Pacific Ocean, has asked for help as it will be swallowed up by the sea.
Storms and huge waves are a constant threat and none of Tuvalu's nine little islands is more than five meters above sea level.Salt water is already entering the country's drinking water supply, as well... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17743.txt | TUVALU, a tiny country in the Pacific Ocean, has asked for help as it will be swallowed up by the sea.
Storms and huge waves are a constant threat and none of Tuvalu's nine little islands is more than five meters above sea level.Salt water is already entering the country's drinking water supply, as well as damag... | [
"The sea level has risen about 10-25 cm in the last 100 years for warmer temperatures.",
"The average global temperature has risen by 1-3 centigrade degrees over the past 100 years.",
"The warmer temperature causes the sea level to rise.",
"There will be huge climate changes unless the warming is stopped."
] |
Mark Twain wanted to sleep because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mark Twain, the famous American writer, was traveling in France. Once he was going by train to Dijon. That afternoon he was very tired and wanted to sleep, so he asked the conductor to wake him up when they came to Dijon. But first he explained that he was a very heavy sleeper. "I'll probably protest loudly wh... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle239.txt | Mark Twain, the famous American writer, was traveling in France. Once he was going by train to Dijon. That afternoon he was very tired and wanted to sleep, so he asked the conductor to wake him up when they came to Dijon. But first he explained that he was a very heavy sleeper. "I'll probably protest loudly when you tr... | [
"he was tired",
"he was hungry",
"he was a lazy man",
"he liked sleeping"
] |
Which of the expressions means a larger chance in weather broadcast? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Uncertainty spreads through our lives so thoroughly that it dominates our language. Our everyday speech is made up in large part of words like probably, many, soon, great, little. What do these words mean?Such verbal expression is not necessarily to be criticized. Indeed, it has a value just because it allows ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1937.txt | Uncertainty spreads through our lives so thoroughly that it dominates our language. Our everyday speech is made up in large part of words like probably, many, soon, great, little. What do these words mean?Such verbal expression is not necessarily to be criticized. Indeed, it has a value just because it allows us to exp... | [
"Possible",
"Probable",
"Be likely to",
"Be certain to"
] |
What is the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"I'd be better off dead." he said, without any hesitation . Hearing those words come out of my best friend's mouth tore my heart apart. He has repeated that phrase more than once, and my mind continually plays it over like a voice recording.
I met him about three years ago. After knowing me for six months, he ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10170.txt | "I'd be better off dead." he said, without any hesitation . Hearing those words come out of my best friend's mouth tore my heart apart. He has repeated that phrase more than once, and my mind continually plays it over like a voice recording.
I met him about three years ago. After knowing me for six months, he told me a... | [
"I enjoy friendship",
"My friend and I",
"I believe in encouragement",
"The story of my friend"
] |
The words of Long's students show that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When someone told 85-year-old Johnny Long that he was called a living legend, he replied, "I don't know about that, but I'm living, and that's important."
Starting in 1949 as a high school band director and later as director of the Troy University band, Johnny Long became known as one of the most inspirational... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10056.txt | When someone told 85-year-old Johnny Long that he was called a living legend, he replied, "I don't know about that, but I'm living, and that's important."
Starting in 1949 as a high school band director and later as director of the Troy University band, Johnny Long became known as one of the most inspirational band dir... | [
"Long treated his students like a father",
"Long was born to be a good teacher",
"Long influenced his students greatly",
"Long was very special as a teacher"
] |
What does the writer want everyone to do by improving their talents and skills? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was young, my mother didn't have the money to send me to school, but she thought it was important for me to keep up with education. So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself. But because she had to go to work, the only time she could do it was at 4:30 in the morning.
We need every one of you to d... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15002.txt | When I was young, my mother didn't have the money to send me to school, but she thought it was important for me to keep up with education. So she decided to teach me extra lessons herself. But because she had to go to work, the only time she could do it was at 4:30 in the morning.
We need every one of you to develop yo... | [
"To quit on their country to earn more money.",
"To offer help to the old people who have difficulties.",
"To write their own new destiny by working as TV star.",
"To spend some time writing books about their own life."
] |
What's the main idea of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
SAN FRANCISCO--A phone app in San Francisco gives information about open parking spots.City officials in San Francisco introduced the app to try to reduce traffic jams in the city, but some say it raises safety concerns.
In this city, drivers searching for parking spots lead to 30 percent of all downtown jams,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14501.txt | SAN FRANCISCO--A phone app in San Francisco gives information about open parking spots.City officials in San Francisco introduced the app to try to reduce traffic jams in the city, but some say it raises safety concerns.
In this city, drivers searching for parking spots lead to 30 percent of all downtown jams, city off... | [
"A phone app has been introduced to relieve the pressure on traffic in the city.",
"Safety concerns are voiced about a phone app aimed at helping drivers find parking spots.",
"Looking for parking spots contributes greatly to downtown traffic jams.",
"Drivers' attention is distracted in one way or another whe... |
Which of the following can best fill in the blank? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's well-known that meditation has many benefits, but do you know how to practice it for a beginner?
Set a proper scene
Find a space for meditation.It should be private and quiet.Make sure the temperature is comfortable.Sit on a cushion if the floor is uncomfortable.You may play soft music if you like.
Ta... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11745.txt | It's well-known that meditation has many benefits, but do you know how to practice it for a beginner?
Set a proper scene
Find a space for meditation.It should be private and quiet.Make sure the temperature is comfortable.Sit on a cushion if the floor is uncomfortable.You may play soft music if you like.
Take a mome... | [
"Forget yourself.",
"Prepare yourself for it.",
"Avoid being disturbed.",
"Pay attention to your inner self."
] |
The manager of the Court Theatre agreed to put the author's play on the stage because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I entered St Thoma's Hospital as a medical student at the age of 18 and spent five years there . I was an unsatisfactory student , for my heart , as you might have guessed , was not in it . I wanted , I had always wanted to be a writer , and in the evening , after my high tea , I wrote and read . Before long ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22926.txt | I entered St Thoma's Hospital as a medical student at the age of 18 and spent five years there . I was an unsatisfactory student , for my heart , as you might have guessed , was not in it . I wanted , I had always wanted to be a writer , and in the evening , after my high tea , I wrote and read . Before long , I wrote... | [
"he thought it would run for fifteen months",
"he knew it was one of the author's best plays shown in London",
"he had just put on a play that failed",
"the play he had arranged to put on was not ready"
] |
What has has revolutionized biological and biomedical research and applications? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What has has revolutionized biological and biomedical research and applications? | polymerase chain reaction | science | null | null | null | Compound chain reaction | synthesis chain reaction | organism chain reaction | polymerase chain reaction | Use a machine. The polymerase chain reaction has revolutionized biological and biomedical research and applications. Luckily many machines have been developed that allow this process to be performed rapidly and with precision. | null | null | null |
John decides to replace all his VHS with DVDs. He can trade in his VHS for $2 each and then buy the DVDs for $10 each. If he has 100 movies, how much does it cost to replace his movies? | It cost 10-2=$<<10-2=8>>8 to replace each movie
So it would cost 8*100=$<<8*100=800>>800 to replace everything
#### 800 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | John decides to replace all his VHS with DVDs. He can trade in his VHS for $2 each and then buy the DVDs for $10 each. If he has 100 movies, how much does it cost to replace his movies? | It cost 10-2=$<<10-2=8>>8 to replace each movie
So it would cost 8*100=$<<8*100=800>>800 to replace everything
#### 800 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Clara brings a package of 100 stickers to school. She gives 10 stickers to a boy she likes. She gives half of the stickers which she has left to her best friends. How many stickers does Clara have left? | She gives the boy she likes 10 stickers.
After giving the boy his stickers, she has 100 – 10 = <<100-10=90>>90 stickers left.
She gives her best friends 90 / 2 = <<90/2=45>>45 stickers
This leaves Clara with 90 – 45 stickers = <<90-45=45>>45 stickers.
#### 45 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Clara brings a package of 100 stickers to school. She gives 10 stickers to a boy she likes. She gives half of the stickers which she has left to her best friends. How many stickers does Clara have left? | She gives the boy she likes 10 stickers.
After giving the boy his stickers, she has 100 – 10 = <<100-10=90>>90 stickers left.
She gives her best friends 90 / 2 = <<90/2=45>>45 stickers
This leaves Clara with 90 – 45 stickers = <<90-45=45>>45 stickers.
#### 45 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The brothers' findings were related to participants' _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cell phone use and texting are increasingly common, especially among teens. And that could be a problem. Texting affects learning and performing on test, a new study finds. So a Montana teen, Colin decided to test that.
They asked 47 classmates to take part in a two-part experiment. The goal was to test how we... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12923.txt | Cell phone use and texting are increasingly common, especially among teens. And that could be a problem. Texting affects learning and performing on test, a new study finds. So a Montana teen, Colin decided to test that.
They asked 47 classmates to take part in a two-part experiment. The goal was to test how well these ... | [
"reading performance",
"quality",
"writing ability",
"reading speed"
] |
Which of the following is right according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all love festivals. But since culture develops differently in many places, some festivals are, to us, very strange. Let's take a look at some unique festivals around the world.
Cheese Rolling Festival (England)
The festival started in the 15thcentury in May. When a round cheese is rolled, competitors run do... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3387.txt | We all love festivals. But since culture develops differently in many places, some festivals are, to us, very strange. Let's take a look at some unique festivals around the world.
Cheese Rolling Festival (England)
The festival started in the 15thcentury in May. When a round cheese is rolled, competitors run down the hi... | [
"All the three festivals are celebrated in America.",
"It's common that someone catches the cheese in Cheese Rolling Festival.",
"It's said that a UFO once crashed in New Mexico, US.",
"In Hemingway Days, you'll see 20 old or young Hemingways"
] |
Joe is _ when some people warmly greet him. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Joe Black, coach of a football team, and his family go to a small town for their holiday. One rainy afternoon, they can't go out to have fun, so the families go to the family. Joe, his wife and their three daughters walk down to the town's only cinema, buy tickets and go into the cinema. The lights are still ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6177.txt | Joe Black, coach of a football team, and his family go to a small town for their holiday. One rainy afternoon, they can't go out to have fun, so the families go to the family. Joe, his wife and their three daughters walk down to the town's only cinema, buy tickets and go into the cinema. The lights are still on , and ... | [
"worried",
"sad",
"afraid",
"happy"
] |
What is the"the bigger picture" (Para. 6) that Loe wishes her children to understand? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What Theresa Loe is doing proves that a large farm isn't _ for a modern grow-your-own lifestyle. On a mere 1/10 of an acre in Los Angeles, Loe and her family grow, can and preserve much of the food they consume.
Loe is a master food preserver, gardener and canning expert. She also operates a website, where she... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10243.txt | What Theresa Loe is doing proves that a large farm isn't _ for a modern grow-your-own lifestyle. On a mere 1/10 of an acre in Los Angeles, Loe and her family grow, can and preserve much of the food they consume.
Loe is a master food preserver, gardener and canning expert. She also operates a website, where she shares h... | [
"The knowledge about good food",
"The way to live a grow-our-own life",
"The joy of getting in touch with foods",
"The responsibility to protect our earth"
] |
The colours of the rainbow come from _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At one time or another we have all stopped to think about the weather. Some days the weather is good. Some days the weather is bad. Sometimes a day that seems bad turns out better than you thought it would. There are ways of understanding the weather. One way is to study the clouds. No two clouds are ever alik... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1353.txt | At one time or another we have all stopped to think about the weather. Some days the weather is good. Some days the weather is bad. Sometimes a day that seems bad turns out better than you thought it would. There are ways of understanding the weather. One way is to study the clouds. No two clouds are ever alike. We can... | [
"sun rays shining through falling rain",
"dark thunder clouds in the sky",
"a golden ring around the moon",
"fair-weather cumulus clouds"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
God created the mule and told him,"You will be Mule,working constantly from dusk dawn, Carrying heavy loads on your back.You will eat grass, and you lack intelligence.You will live for 40 years."The mule answered,"To live like this for 40 years is too much.Please, give me no more than 20."And it was so.
Th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20275.txt | God created the mule and told him,"You will be Mule,working constantly from dusk dawn, Carrying heavy loads on your back.You will eat grass, and you lack intelligence.You will live for 40 years."The mule answered,"To live like this for 40 years is too much.Please, give me no more than 20."And it was so.
Then God cr... | [
"The monkey is more clever than the mule and the dog.",
"The God arranged the dog to be the help of the man.",
"The monkey had nothing in common with the man",
".The man was created to be intelligent."
] |
What is the storage form of glucose in humans and other vertebrates? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the storage form of glucose in humans and other vertebrates? | glycogen | science | null | null | null | placenta | neurons | fructose | glycogen | Glycogen is the storage form of glucose in humans and other vertebrates and is made up of monomers of glucose. Glycogen is the animal equivalent of starch and is a highly branched molecule usually stored in liver and muscle cells. Whenever blood glucose levels decrease, glycogen is broken down to release glucose in a p... | null | null | null |
What were Judy and Paul doing? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The snow went on falling, and they could see only a few meters in front of them.
"We should go back," said Judy.She was afraid.
"But where is the path ?"
Everything was covered with snow.The sky was grey."What's the time?" asked Paul.Judy looked at her watch."Nearly 5 o'clock.It gets dark in an hour."
"We mus... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2552.txt | The snow went on falling, and they could see only a few meters in front of them.
"We should go back," said Judy.She was afraid.
"But where is the path ?"
Everything was covered with snow.The sky was grey."What's the time?" asked Paul.Judy looked at her watch."Nearly 5 o'clock.It gets dark in an hour."
"We must start w... | [
"Falling.",
"Stopping.",
"Climbing.",
"Phoning."
] |
Which of the following can be the best title of the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The 30 miles of steep roads that snake through the mountains of Logan Canyon in Utah are enough to make most drivers'hands sweat. But Andersen, a 46-year-old father of four, wasn't expecting any trouble on the road last New Year's Eve, when he set off for a ski trip to the Bear River Mountains with nine-year-o... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23112.txt | The 30 miles of steep roads that snake through the mountains of Logan Canyon in Utah are enough to make most drivers'hands sweat. But Andersen, a 46-year-old father of four, wasn't expecting any trouble on the road last New Year's Eve, when he set off for a ski trip to the Bear River Mountains with nine-year-old daught... | [
"Stay calm when in trouble",
"Drive rounding a U-turn",
"Miracle rescue from an icy river",
"Mystery of the Bear River Mountains"
] |
What is the advice on reducing obesity from the government of America? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last week a study of one hundred ninety-nine countries confirmed what many people may have already noticed. People around the world are getting fatter. The study found that obesity has almost doubled since 1980.
Majid Ezzati, who led the research team, says the results show that obesity, high blood pressure an... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21876.txt | Last week a study of one hundred ninety-nine countries confirmed what many people may have already noticed. People around the world are getting fatter. The study found that obesity has almost doubled since 1980.
Majid Ezzati, who led the research team, says the results show that obesity, high blood pressure and high bl... | [
"To eat less.",
"To eat more fish.",
"To reduce salt and sugar.",
"To eat more whole grains."
] |
The cell expels waste and other particles through a process called what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The cell expels waste and other particles through a process called what? | exocytosis | science | null | null | null | endocytosis | biosynthesis | metamorphisis | exocytosis | 3.6 Active Transport The combined gradient that affects an ion includes its concentration gradient and its electrical gradient. Living cells need certain substances in concentrations greater than they exist in the extracellular space. Moving substances up their electrochemical gradients requires energy from the cell. A... | null | null | null |
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