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Milton set off for a travel on the continent here "continent" means _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John Milton was born in 1606. His father expected him to enter the church of England, but Milton wanted to be a poet. At twenty-nine Milton set off for a travel on the _ He traveled in France, Switzerland and Italy, winning the friendship of many artists and scientists, including Galileo, the famous Italian sc... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9224.txt | John Milton was born in 1606. His father expected him to enter the church of England, but Milton wanted to be a poet. At twenty-nine Milton set off for a travel on the _ He traveled in France, Switzerland and Italy, winning the friendship of many artists and scientists, including Galileo, the famous Italian scientist w... | [
"Asia",
"Europe",
"America",
"Africa"
] |
Which of the following may probably be the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To most people, noise pollution is a jet flying over their head. For one Spanish woman, it is a neighbor playing the piano. The woman has taken her neighbor to court. Now she wants to send her neighbor to prison for over seven years on the charges of psychological damage and noise pollution.
In a country known... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9694.txt | To most people, noise pollution is a jet flying over their head. For one Spanish woman, it is a neighbor playing the piano. The woman has taken her neighbor to court. Now she wants to send her neighbor to prison for over seven years on the charges of psychological damage and noise pollution.
In a country known for its ... | [
"A 7-year Sentence Caused by the Piano",
"Pianist Charged with Noise Pollution",
"Health Problems of a Spanish Woman",
"Actions Against Noise by Local Authority"
] |
"Nick says the teacher is a boring fellow."is _ "Nick, says the teacher, is a boring fellow." in the meaning. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a Monday morning. As the teacher walked into the classroom, he heard a low voice , "Here's the teacher. I'm sure this boring fellow is going to talk about how to use commas ."It was a boy's voice and the teacher knew who he was.
However, the teacher didn't get angry. He said nothing about it, but really... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6560.txt | It was a Monday morning. As the teacher walked into the classroom, he heard a low voice , "Here's the teacher. I'm sure this boring fellow is going to talk about how to use commas ."It was a boy's voice and the teacher knew who he was.
However, the teacher didn't get angry. He said nothing about it, but really began to... | [
"the same as",
"a kind of different from",
"quite different from",
"All above"
] |
The child-development class is meant for students_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last year in my high school child-development class,each student had to take the "Think-It-Over" baby home for a night to get a taste of parenthood.
It was a Friday night when my turn came to take the 10-pound plastic doll home. The doll really did look like a live baby from a distance. It even had a pleasant... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17000.txt | Last year in my high school child-development class,each student had to take the "Think-It-Over" baby home for a night to get a taste of parenthood.
It was a Friday night when my turn came to take the 10-pound plastic doll home. The doll really did look like a live baby from a distance. It even had a pleasant baby pow... | [
"to take a doll home for fun",
"to gain experience as a parent",
"to learn to be a good baby-sitter",
"to learn to better care for others"
] |
Why did the researchers do the TWO studies? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scientists have long believed one way to stop the Earth's atmosphere from warming is by planting more trees. The idea is that more trees take in or absorb some of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is a gas released by cars, factories and other human activities. The gas traps heat in the Eart... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17484.txt | Scientists have long believed one way to stop the Earth's atmosphere from warming is by planting more trees. The idea is that more trees take in or absorb some of the carbon dioxide in the atmosphere. Carbon dioxide is a gas released by cars, factories and other human activities. The gas traps heat in the Earth's atmos... | [
"To prove that trees may not be as helpful in reducing carbon dioxide as had been thought.",
"To get more oxygen from these trees.",
"To evaluate the maximum carbon dioxide the trees can absorb",
"To see the growth rate of these trees."
] |
From the passage, we can learn that Eric had never seen _ before. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At the age of sixteen,I joined a volunteer group with my dad. I went on my first volunteer project in West Virginia. On the night we arrived, we discovered that "our family" was living in a trailer that was in poor condition. A crew had been working on it for two weeks,but every time they finished one problem... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17600.txt | At the age of sixteen,I joined a volunteer group with my dad. I went on my first volunteer project in West Virginia. On the night we arrived, we discovered that "our family" was living in a trailer that was in poor condition. A crew had been working on it for two weeks,but every time they finished one problem,another ... | [
"a trailer",
"a truck",
"a pillow",
"a house"
] |
Marcy's grade is electing their class president. Marcy got three times as many votes as Barry, who got twice as many as 3 more than the number of votes Joey got. If Joey got 8 votes, how many votes did Marcy get? | First, add three to Joey's vote total: 8 votes + 3 votes = <<8+3=11>>11 votes
Then double that number to find the number of votes Barry got: 11 votes * 2 = <<11*2=22>>22 votes
Then triple that number to find Marcy's vote total: 22 votes * 3 = <<22*3=66>>66 votes
#### 66 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Marcy's grade is electing their class president. Marcy got three times as many votes as Barry, who got twice as many as 3 more than the number of votes Joey got. If Joey got 8 votes, how many votes did Marcy get? | First, add three to Joey's vote total: 8 votes + 3 votes = <<8+3=11>>11 votes
Then double that number to find the number of votes Barry got: 11 votes * 2 = <<11*2=22>>22 votes
Then triple that number to find Marcy's vote total: 22 votes * 3 = <<22*3=66>>66 votes
#### 66 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What are groups of atoms that behave as a single unit called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are groups of atoms that behave as a single unit called? | molecules | science | null | null | null | ions | protons | particles | molecules | Molecules are groups of atoms that behave as a single unit. | null | null | null |
The writer _ at the Science Olympiad. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When most people think of the Olympics, they don't think of science. But in the USA, each year, students take part in a kind of competition called the Science Olympiad.
It has a lot of different events. Students go there to show how much they know about the science of music, biology, chemistry and others. My b... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6593.txt | When most people think of the Olympics, they don't think of science. But in the USA, each year, students take part in a kind of competition called the Science Olympiad.
It has a lot of different events. Students go there to show how much they know about the science of music, biology, chemistry and others. My best event... | [
"won the first prize",
"lost the state competition",
"enjoyed himself",
"got 40 different kinds of leaves"
] |
The main idea of this passage is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone needs friends.We all like to feel close to someone.It is nice to have a friend to talk,laugh and do things with.Surely,there are times when we need to be alone.We don't always want people around.But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
No two people are just the same.Sometimes friends don't ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1231.txt | Everyone needs friends.We all like to feel close to someone.It is nice to have a friend to talk,laugh and do things with.Surely,there are times when we need to be alone.We don't always want people around.But we would feel lonely if we never had a friend.
No two people are just the same.Sometimes friends don't get along... | [
"that people are all friends",
"that people need friends",
"how to get to know friends",
"how to name a place"
] |
According to passage, Daniel is probably _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was young, I lived on my mother's milk, as I could not eat grass. In the daytime I ran by her side and at night I lay down close by her. When it was hot, we used to stand by the pond in the shade of the trees and when it was cold, we had a nice warm wooden house. As soon as I was old enough to eat grass... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20569.txt | When I was young, I lived on my mother's milk, as I could not eat grass. In the daytime I ran by her side and at night I lay down close by her. When it was hot, we used to stand by the pond in the shade of the trees and when it was cold, we had a nice warm wooden house. As soon as I was old enough to eat grass, my moth... | [
"a wise horse",
"a kind feeder",
"the master's son",
"a new plowboy"
] |
From the passage we know Nostalgia _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Findley Lake, New York is a small beautiful village that sells itself as a holiday place for all seasons. The Findley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce supports a number of events all the year round that begin in March. At Findley Lake during the summer, there is boating, fishing and water sport activities. You ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21721.txt | Findley Lake, New York is a small beautiful village that sells itself as a holiday place for all seasons. The Findley Lake Area Chamber of Commerce supports a number of events all the year round that begin in March. At Findley Lake during the summer, there is boating, fishing and water sport activities. You can watch... | [
"is a World War II museum",
"sells special goods",
"serves delicious local foods",
"provides comfortable rooms"
] |
A class has 500 tables and 2/5 times as many books as the number of tables in the class are on top of each table. What's the total number of books in the class? | If there are 2/5 times as many books as the number of tables in the class on top of each table, there are 2/5*500 = <<2/5*500=200>>200 books.
Since the class has 500 tables with 200 books on top of each, there are 500*200 = <<500*200=100000>>100000 books.
#### 100000 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A class has 500 tables and 2/5 times as many books as the number of tables in the class are on top of each table. What's the total number of books in the class? | If there are 2/5 times as many books as the number of tables in the class on top of each table, there are 2/5*500 = <<2/5*500=200>>200 books.
Since the class has 500 tables with 200 books on top of each, there are 500*200 = <<500*200=100000>>100000 books.
#### 100000 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why did the child refuse the fish the old man gave her? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An old man was fishing on the bank of a river. A child came to see him fishing. The old man was really good at fishing and it didn't take long for him to catch a full basket of fish. The old man saw that the child was very cute, and he wanted to give her a whole basket of fish. But the child shook her head. Th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5714.txt | An old man was fishing on the bank of a river. A child came to see him fishing. The old man was really good at fishing and it didn't take long for him to catch a full basket of fish. The old man saw that the child was very cute, and he wanted to give her a whole basket of fish. But the child shook her head. The old man... | [
"Because she didn't like fish.",
"Because she wanted his fishing rod",
"Because the old man had few fish.",
"Because she wanted to learn fishing skills"
] |
Jerry is from _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am an American boy. My name is Jerry Black. You can call me Jerry. I have a sister, Ginny. We are twins. But we are very different( ). I have a long face with a high nose, and she has a round face with a small nose. I like football. But she likes basketball. I like loud music. She likes light music.
My fathe... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3698.txt | I am an American boy. My name is Jerry Black. You can call me Jerry. I have a sister, Ginny. We are twins. But we are very different( ). I have a long face with a high nose, and she has a round face with a small nose. I like football. But she likes basketball. I like loud music. She likes light music.
My father is a do... | [
"the USA",
"China",
"the UK",
"France"
] |
What compound has positive and negative ions? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What compound has positive and negative ions? | ionic | science | null | null | null | covalent | hydrocarbon | protein | ionic | Ionic compounds have positive ions and negative ions. | null | null | null |
The author's attitude towards the coming space weapon development is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
United States President George W. Bush is expected to issue a directive in the next few weeks. It will give the US Air Force a green light for the development of space weapons, US media reported last week.
This would potentially start a new global arms race, some experts have warned.
To keep that from happen... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17393.txt | United States President George W. Bush is expected to issue a directive in the next few weeks. It will give the US Air Force a green light for the development of space weapons, US media reported last week.
This would potentially start a new global arms race, some experts have warned.
To keep that from happening, last... | [
"optimistic",
"critical",
"excited",
"indifferent"
] |
To keep himself busy in class, Michael makes rubber-band balls. He makes two sizes, large and small. A small ball uses 50 rubber bands. A large ball requires 300 rubber bands. Michael brought a 5,000 pack to class and already made 22 small balls. How many large balls can he make with the remaining rubber bands? | Michael has used 1,100 rubber bands because 22 x 50 = <<22*50=1100>>1,100
Michael has 3,900 rubber bands remaining because 5,000 - 1,100 = 3,900
Michael can make 13 large balls because 3,900 / 300 = <<3900/300=13>>13
#### 13 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | To keep himself busy in class, Michael makes rubber-band balls. He makes two sizes, large and small. A small ball uses 50 rubber bands. A large ball requires 300 rubber bands. Michael brought a 5,000 pack to class and already made 22 small balls. How many large balls can he make with the remaining rubber bands? | Michael has used 1,100 rubber bands because 22 x 50 = <<22*50=1100>>1,100
Michael has 3,900 rubber bands remaining because 5,000 - 1,100 = 3,900
Michael can make 13 large balls because 3,900 / 300 = <<3900/300=13>>13
#### 13 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Hungbu bought a big house with . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long ago, there was a rich man who had two sons. The older brother, who was called Nolbu, was greedy and lazy. However, his younger brother Hungbu was hard-working and kind-hearted. When their father died, Nolbu inherited his house and land, but Hungbu received nothing.
One day when Hungbu was working in t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7847.txt | Long ago, there was a rich man who had two sons. The older brother, who was called Nolbu, was greedy and lazy. However, his younger brother Hungbu was hard-working and kind-hearted. When their father died, Nolbu inherited his house and land, but Hungbu received nothing.
One day when Hungbu was working in the fields... | [
"the money from his father",
"the treasure from his brother",
"the money from his wife",
"the treasure from the gourd"
] |
Pablo likes to put together jigsaw puzzles. He can put together an average of 100 pieces per hour. He has eight puzzles with 300 pieces each and five puzzles with 500 pieces each. If Pablo only works on puzzles for a maximum of 7 hours each day, how many days will it take him to complete all of his puzzles? | First find how many pieces are total in each puzzle. 8 puzzles * 300 pieces each = <<8*300=2400>>2400 pieces.
Next, 5 puzzles * 500 pieces each = <<5*500=2500>>2500 pieces.
All of the puzzles have 2400 pieces + 2500 pieces = <<2400+2500=4900>>4900 pieces total.
He will work a maximum of 7 hours each day * 100 pieces pe... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Pablo likes to put together jigsaw puzzles. He can put together an average of 100 pieces per hour. He has eight puzzles with 300 pieces each and five puzzles with 500 pieces each. If Pablo only works on puzzles for a maximum of 7 hours each day, how many days will it take him to complete all of his puzzles? | First find how many pieces are total in each puzzle. 8 puzzles * 300 pieces each = <<8*300=2400>>2400 pieces.
Next, 5 puzzles * 500 pieces each = <<5*500=2500>>2500 pieces.
All of the puzzles have 2400 pieces + 2500 pieces = <<2400+2500=4900>>4900 pieces total.
He will work a maximum of 7 hours each day * 100 pieces pe... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which human body system controls the amount of water in the body and removes wastes? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which human body system controls the amount of water in the body and removes wastes? | urinary system | science | null | null | null | digestive system | lymphatic system | mucous system | urinary system | The urinary system controls the amount of water in the body and removes wastes. Any problem with the urinary system can also affect many other body systems. | null | null | null |
The pair of pandas comes from _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
2011 is a special year to all the people in Shenzhen. The 26
World Universiade will be held in the city from August 12
to 23
.
As we all know, "Start Here" is the slogan of this great event. Does anyone know that a new life of two giant pandas will start here as well?
Shenzhen is expecting the pair of pandas f... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8281.txt | 2011 is a special year to all the people in Shenzhen. The 26
World Universiade will be held in the city from August 12
to 23
.
As we all know, "Start Here" is the slogan of this great event. Does anyone know that a new life of two giant pandas will start here as well?
Shenzhen is expecting the pair of pandas for the Su... | [
"Shenzhen",
"Sichuan",
"Guangzhou",
"Beijing"
] |
It takes 5 people to lift a car and twice as many people to lift a truck. How many people are needed to lift 6 cars and 3 trucks? | It takes 5 x 2 = <<5*2=10>>10 people to lift a truck.
5 x 6 = <<5*6=30>>30 people are needed to lift the cars.
10 x 3 = <<10*3=30>>30 people are needed to lift the trucks.
Altogether, 30 + 30 = <<30+30=60>>60 people are needed.
#### 60 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | It takes 5 people to lift a car and twice as many people to lift a truck. How many people are needed to lift 6 cars and 3 trucks? | It takes 5 x 2 = <<5*2=10>>10 people to lift a truck.
5 x 6 = <<5*6=30>>30 people are needed to lift the cars.
10 x 3 = <<10*3=30>>30 people are needed to lift the trucks.
Altogether, 30 + 30 = <<30+30=60>>60 people are needed.
#### 60 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Generally speaking, it's difficult for one _ and easy for them _ which should be avoided. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Habits, whether good or bad, are gradually formed. When a person does a certain thing again, he is driven by some unseen force to do the same thing repeatedly, then a habit is formed. Once a habit is formed, it is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to get rid of. It is therefore very important that we should... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high925.txt | Habits, whether good or bad, are gradually formed. When a person does a certain thing again, he is driven by some unseen force to do the same thing repeatedly, then a habit is formed. Once a habit is formed, it is difficult, and sometimes impossible, to get rid of. It is therefore very important that we should pay grea... | [
"to form bad habits; to form good habits",
"to form good habits; to form bad habits",
"to form good habits; to get rid of had habits",
"to get rid of bad habits; to form good habits"
] |
If you're _ , you might regard the person who shared their lunch with you when you forgot yours on the bus as your best friend. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In kindergarten your idea of a good friend was the person who let you have the red crayon when all that was left was the ugly black one.
In first grade your idea of a good friend was the person who went to the bathroom with you and held your hand as you walked through the scary halls.
In second grade your ide... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4125.txt | In kindergarten your idea of a good friend was the person who let you have the red crayon when all that was left was the ugly black one.
In first grade your idea of a good friend was the person who went to the bathroom with you and held your hand as you walked through the scary halls.
In second grade your idea of a go... | [
"In Grade One.",
"In Grade Three.",
"In Grade Six.",
"In Grade Seven."
] |
Where did the author spend her vacation? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our room was on the second floor but you could still hear the roar of the ocean and see the stars at night. I used to take long walks along the water. The food in town was wonderful and the people were very friendly. The area was very quiet and peaceful, and fairly deserted.
The last evening of our vacation, h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14043.txt | Our room was on the second floor but you could still hear the roar of the ocean and see the stars at night. I used to take long walks along the water. The food in town was wonderful and the people were very friendly. The area was very quiet and peaceful, and fairly deserted.
The last evening of our vacation, however, w... | [
"Near a lake.",
"In a village.",
"At the seaside.",
"In a mountain."
] |
From the passage,we know that Ian Angell believed . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Millions of people will be able to track each and every move by friends and family through their mobile phones,thanks to a new feature launched by Google yesterday.
The new system named "Latitude" uses a map to show exactly where a loved one is at any time, sometimes discovering their location to a few meter... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23603.txt | Millions of people will be able to track each and every move by friends and family through their mobile phones,thanks to a new feature launched by Google yesterday.
The new system named "Latitude" uses a map to show exactly where a loved one is at any time, sometimes discovering their location to a few meters.Worried... | [
"Latitude keeps husbands and wives in good relationship",
"Google tricked all its customers to make more money",
"with Latitude more privacy problems would come up",
"privacy settings could protect your personal information"
] |
Form the passage we know that long long ago _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No one knows how man learned to make words. Perhaps he began by making sounds like those made by animals. Perhaps he grunted like a pig when he lifted something heavy. Perhaps he made sounds like those he heard all round him--water splashing, bees humming, a stone falling to the ground. Somehow he learned to m... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16830.txt | No one knows how man learned to make words. Perhaps he began by making sounds like those made by animals. Perhaps he grunted like a pig when he lifted something heavy. Perhaps he made sounds like those he heard all round him--water splashing, bees humming, a stone falling to the ground. Somehow he learned to make words... | [
"no one learned how to make sounds or words",
"animals taught man to learn the language",
"man learned the language by lifting heavy things, falling to the ground, and so on",
"man followed a lot of things in nature to make sounds and words"
] |
The author was surprised because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I arrived at my mother's home for our Monday family dinner. The smells of food flew over from the kitchen. Mother was pulling out quilt after quilt from the boxes, proudly showing me their beauties. She was preparing for a quilt show at the Elmhurst Church. When we began to fold and put them back into the boxe... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13741.txt | I arrived at my mother's home for our Monday family dinner. The smells of food flew over from the kitchen. Mother was pulling out quilt after quilt from the boxes, proudly showing me their beauties. She was preparing for a quilt show at the Elmhurst Church. When we began to fold and put them back into the boxes, I noti... | [
"the quilt looked very strange",
"her grandmother liked the quilt",
"the quilt was the best she had seen",
"her mother had made some changes"
] |
AS a teenager,Lee was very _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although he died almost 40 years ago,Bruce Lee is still considered the greatest and most influential kung fu performer of the 20th century.His films brought traditional Hong Kong kung fu movies to a new level of popularity,and introduced kung fu to millions of people in the West.
Bona in the USA in 1940,Lee r... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8015.txt | Although he died almost 40 years ago,Bruce Lee is still considered the greatest and most influential kung fu performer of the 20th century.His films brought traditional Hong Kong kung fu movies to a new level of popularity,and introduced kung fu to millions of people in the West.
Bona in the USA in 1940,Lee returned t... | [
"quiet",
"hard--working",
"brave",
"smart"
] |
Who was the small man? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was Christmas,and there was a big party in the house.Guests came and went,but the party went on.Then the bell rang.Several people shouted. "Come in!" and a small man opened the front door and came in.Nobody knew him,but the host went to meet him and took him to the bar for a drink.The man sat there happily ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle237.txt | It was Christmas,and there was a big party in the house.Guests came and went,but the party went on.Then the bell rang.Several people shouted. "Come in!" and a small man opened the front door and came in.Nobody knew him,but the host went to meet him and took him to the bar for a drink.The man sat there happily for an ho... | [
"The host's guest.",
"The host's wife's guest.",
"One of the guest's friends.",
"No one knew him."
] |
Gap genes are defined by the effect of what in that gene? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Gap genes are defined by the effect of what in that gene? | mutation | science | null | null | null | modification | infection | radiation | mutation | One example of a gap gene is the Krüppel gene, which regulates the activity of a number of other genes. Krüppel literally means "cripple" in German, named for the crippled appearance of mutant larva. Gap genes are defined by the effect of a mutation in that gene, and Krüppel is one such effect. Other gap genes are know... | null | null | null |
According to the passage, the writer's father is _ on Christmas. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My five brothers, my sister and I lived in Toronto with our parents. My father worked in a factory, and my mother stayed at home. Each year my father would dress up as Santa Claus and go through the streets sharing joy and candies with the children there. He loved it as much as they did!
But around Christmas i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle319.txt | My five brothers, my sister and I lived in Toronto with our parents. My father worked in a factory, and my mother stayed at home. Each year my father would dress up as Santa Claus and go through the streets sharing joy and candies with the children there. He loved it as much as they did!
But around Christmas in 1970, m... | [
"brave",
"lonely",
"serious",
"generous"
] |
According to the author, if you want to interact with others about reading, _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many times when people hear the words social networking, their brains automatically go to sites such as Twitter or Facebook.However, there are sites for those into social networking and into reading. Sound crazy? It's really not.
If you' ve ever wanted a site where you can receive book recommendations, follow ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1806.txt | Many times when people hear the words social networking, their brains automatically go to sites such as Twitter or Facebook.However, there are sites for those into social networking and into reading. Sound crazy? It's really not.
If you' ve ever wanted a site where you can receive book recommendations, follow your favo... | [
"you have a lot of websites to log on",
"you'd better go to Goodreads.com",
"you should go to bookstores or libraries",
"you can go to Twitter or Facebook"
] |
What is the best title of the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How does a young dog or cat get to know a new home? The animal uses its nose. Right away it smells its new places. Then it makes wider and wider circles, smelling all the time. Before long it can find its way home very well, even in the dark. It simply follows something it knows well.
Stories happen about anim... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7446.txt | How does a young dog or cat get to know a new home? The animal uses its nose. Right away it smells its new places. Then it makes wider and wider circles, smelling all the time. Before long it can find its way home very well, even in the dark. It simply follows something it knows well.
Stories happen about animals who f... | [
"A Kind Owner",
"A Humorours Cat",
"A Surprising Journey",
"An Excellent Memory"
] |
Which bird can mean selfessness? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Blackbird
A good sign
Paradise
Magic
Seeing a blackbird for most is a good sign. It can also mean shyness and insecurity, which directly means a lack of self-confidence. The color black, as we know, is connected with supernatural power.
Bluebird
The arrival of spring
Hard work
Joy
Bluebirds are connected w... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3975.txt | Blackbird
A good sign
Paradise
Magic
Seeing a blackbird for most is a good sign. It can also mean shyness and insecurity, which directly means a lack of self-confidence. The color black, as we know, is connected with supernatural power.
Bluebird
The arrival of spring
Hard work
Joy
Bluebirds are connected with joy, ... | [
"The blackbird.",
"The bluebird.",
"The bluejay.",
"The canary."
] |
What's the best title for the passage _ ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the Harry Potter films, Hermione Granger is better than her male friends and is considered the brightest pupil in her grade. Isn't it often the same in schools of our real world? A great many boys fall behind their female classmates.
"It's surprising but true that most of the top students have been girls si... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6438.txt | In the Harry Potter films, Hermione Granger is better than her male friends and is considered the brightest pupil in her grade. Isn't it often the same in schools of our real world? A great many boys fall behind their female classmates.
"It's surprising but true that most of the top students have been girls since prima... | [
"Impossibly Perfect Is Possible.",
"Why Are Girls So Perfect?",
"Perfect? Pressure Every Day!",
"Perfect: Boys or Girls?"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Researchers in London and Bristol have found that men are particularly likely to yield to depression if their partners are also depressed.
The finding highlights the importance of paying attention to the partners of depressed mothers, as young children themselves are vulnerable to social problems if both par... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5015.txt | Researchers in London and Bristol have found that men are particularly likely to yield to depression if their partners are also depressed.
The finding highlights the importance of paying attention to the partners of depressed mothers, as young children themselves are vulnerable to social problems if both parents are ... | [
"Ten percent of women who were depressed had depressed partners.",
"2.6 percent of healthy women were depressed.",
"Special attention should be paid to families in which both the father and the mother were depressed.",
"Primary school children whose parents were both depressed couldn't get along well withthei... |
Alex and his friend had a free throw contest. Alex made 8 baskets. Sandra made three times as many baskets as Alex and Hector made two times the number of baskets that Sandra made. How many baskets did they make in total? | Sandra made 3*8=<<3*8=24>>24 baskets
Hector made 24*2=<<24*2=48>>48 baskets.
In total they made 8+24+48= <<8+24+48=80>>80 baskets
#### 80 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Alex and his friend had a free throw contest. Alex made 8 baskets. Sandra made three times as many baskets as Alex and Hector made two times the number of baskets that Sandra made. How many baskets did they make in total? | Sandra made 3*8=<<3*8=24>>24 baskets
Hector made 24*2=<<24*2=48>>48 baskets.
In total they made 8+24+48= <<8+24+48=80>>80 baskets
#### 80 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
English farmers began to hire children to get away birds since _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ever since farmers began to grow grain, they have had to protect their crops from birds. In the 1300's, English farmers hired children to protect their crops. They were called "bird scares". The children chased birds and threw stones at them.
Bird scares were replaced in the 1800's by scarecrows. A scarecrow i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9392.txt | Ever since farmers began to grow grain, they have had to protect their crops from birds. In the 1300's, English farmers hired children to protect their crops. They were called "bird scares". The children chased birds and threw stones at them.
Bird scares were replaced in the 1800's by scarecrows. A scarecrow is anythin... | [
"the twelfth century",
"the fifteenth century",
"the sixteenth century",
"the fourteenth century"
] |
A packet of candy sweets has 30 cherry-flavored sweets, 40 strawberry-flavored sweets, and 50 pineapple-flavored sweets. Aaron eats half of each of the flavored sweets and gives 5 cherry-flavored sweets to his friend. How many sweets are still in the packet of candy? | Aaron eats 1/2*30 sweets + 1/2*40 sweets + 1/2*50 sweets = <<1/2*30+1/2*40+1/2*50=60>>60 candy sweets.
The packet of candy sweets still has 60 sweets - 5 sweets = <<60-5=55>>55 candy sweets.
#### 55 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A packet of candy sweets has 30 cherry-flavored sweets, 40 strawberry-flavored sweets, and 50 pineapple-flavored sweets. Aaron eats half of each of the flavored sweets and gives 5 cherry-flavored sweets to his friend. How many sweets are still in the packet of candy? | Aaron eats 1/2*30 sweets + 1/2*40 sweets + 1/2*50 sweets = <<1/2*30+1/2*40+1/2*50=60>>60 candy sweets.
The packet of candy sweets still has 60 sweets - 5 sweets = <<60-5=55>>55 candy sweets.
#### 55 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why did the case draw so much attention around the US? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
George Zinunerman's first court appearance before a Florida judge came on Tuesday inconnection with the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. The case has caused a national debate in the United States about race, self-defense laws and gun control. It was the first time the public had gotten to see and hear f... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4587.txt | George Zinunerman's first court appearance before a Florida judge came on Tuesday inconnection with the shooting of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin. The case has caused a national debate in the United States about race, self-defense laws and gun control. It was the first time the public had gotten to see and hear from Georg... | [
"Because George Zimmerman was very cruel when he killed Trayvon Martin.",
"Because Trayvon Martin's father was a famous lawyer.",
"Because the case was related with race, self-defense laws and gun control.",
"Because George Zimmerman would be sentenced to life in prison."
] |
Many people hope the weather will be _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it. It is true. People usually begin their talks with"Isn't it a nice day?"
Many people think they can tell what the weather is going to be like. But they hardly agree with each other. One man may say,"Do you see how cloudy it is in the east? It... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle651.txt | Everyone talks about the weather, but no one does anything about it. It is true. People usually begin their talks with"Isn't it a nice day?"
Many people think they can tell what the weather is going to be like. But they hardly agree with each other. One man may say,"Do you see how cloudy it is in the east? It's going ... | [
"fine",
"rainy",
"cloudy",
"like what they like to be"
] |
The word "fast" in Paragraph 1 can best be replaced by _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A
Most of us feel upset if we miss just one meal, and if we try to go without food for 12 hours we would really be uncomfortable. But there are some people who seem able to "fast" for very long periods.
Various records are claimed for long fast, but in most cases there is no medical proof and so the records ar... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15753.txt | A
Most of us feel upset if we miss just one meal, and if we try to go without food for 12 hours we would really be uncomfortable. But there are some people who seem able to "fast" for very long periods.
Various records are claimed for long fast, but in most cases there is no medical proof and so the records are doubtfu... | [
"eat no food",
"live merely on water and soda water",
"live on nothing",
"remains alive for a long time without food"
] |
When did the programme begin on CCTV-1? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As an old Chinese saying goes, food is what matters most to people. A Bite of China Season Two, all about the history and culture of eating and cooking in China, broadcast on CCTV-1 from April 18 to June 6. Food plays an important role in our daily life. It is also one of the most important parts of Chinese cu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3395.txt | As an old Chinese saying goes, food is what matters most to people. A Bite of China Season Two, all about the history and culture of eating and cooking in China, broadcast on CCTV-1 from April 18 to June 6. Food plays an important role in our daily life. It is also one of the most important parts of Chinese culture. Be... | [
"April 6.",
"April 18.",
"June 6.",
"July 6."
] |
The local people don't use skiing to go about because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you have any skiing equipment you no longer need? A ski school in the far north of India could put it to good use.
In March we published a photo story about the extraordinary Zsnskar region in northern India,which is cut off from the outside world for more than seven months of the year,and only accessible ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4272.txt | Do you have any skiing equipment you no longer need? A ski school in the far north of India could put it to good use.
In March we published a photo story about the extraordinary Zsnskar region in northern India,which is cut off from the outside world for more than seven months of the year,and only accessible via a fro... | [
"it is against the local custom",
"they don't have the wood to make skis",
"trees are in the way of the skiing route",
"it is dangerous to go skiing in this region"
] |
According to count rumford, which two are equivalent ways of transferring energy? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | According to count rumford, which two are equivalent ways of transferring energy? | heat and work | science | null | null | null | time and space | addition and multiplication | osmosis and heredity | heat and work | In the 1780s, an American scientist named Benjamin Thompson, also known as Count Rumford, was hired by the Elector of Bavaria to supervise the manufacture of cannons. During the manufacturing process, teams of horses harnessed to a large-toothed wheel supplied the power needed to drill a hole several inches in diameter... | null | null | null |
Another name for table salt is? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Another name for table salt is? | sodium chloride | science | null | null | null | dioxide chloride | hydrogen chloride | carbon chloride | sodium chloride | The table salt pictured in the Figure below contains two elements that are so reactive they are rarely found alone in nature. Instead, they undergo chemical reactions with other elements and form compounds. Table salt is the compound named sodium chloride (NaCl). It forms when an atom of sodium (Na) gives up an electro... | null | null | null |
What was the weather like that day? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A little girl walked to and from school every day.Though it was not fine and clouds appeared in the sky that morning, the little girl made her daily trip to school as usual. When school was over, winds became stronger and it began to rain.
The mother of the little girl felt worried that her daughter would be a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4445.txt | A little girl walked to and from school every day.Though it was not fine and clouds appeared in the sky that morning, the little girl made her daily trip to school as usual. When school was over, winds became stronger and it began to rain.
The mother of the little girl felt worried that her daughter would be afraid whe... | [
"It was rainy.",
"It was fine.",
"It was only cloudy.",
"It was just windy"
] |
Most of Shakespeare's married life was spent _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last year we visited prefix = st1 /Stratford, the place where Shakespeare was born on the 23rd of April, 1564.
Stratford is a very interesting town, right in the center of England. The countryside aroundStratfordis pleasant, with its beautiful woods, green fields and quiet rivers.
The first place we visited ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18359.txt | Last year we visited prefix = st1 /Stratford, the place where Shakespeare was born on the 23rd of April, 1564.
Stratford is a very interesting town, right in the center of England. The countryside aroundStratfordis pleasant, with its beautiful woods, green fields and quiet rivers.
The first place we visited was the h... | [
"in a cottage",
"in an old hotel",
"writing new plays and growing flowers",
"meeting friends and thinking about ideas for new plays"
] |
In the writer's opinion, marriage _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I live in the land of Disney, Hollywood. You may think people in such an attractive and exciting, fun-filled place are happier than others. If so, you have some mistaken ideas about the nature of happiness.
Many intelligent people still consider happiness equal to fun. The truth is that fun and happiness have ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14531.txt | I live in the land of Disney, Hollywood. You may think people in such an attractive and exciting, fun-filled place are happier than others. If so, you have some mistaken ideas about the nature of happiness.
Many intelligent people still consider happiness equal to fun. The truth is that fun and happiness have little or... | [
"means the end of fun",
"leads to less sleep",
"leads to raising children",
"means responsibility"
] |
Rain-forests are being destroyed because governments and industries . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The seas and rivers are being poisoned by radioactive wastes, by chemical discharges and by the dumping of dangerous raw swage . The air we breathe is polluted by smoke and fumes from factories and motor vehicles; even the rain is poisoned.
It's little wonder forests and lakes are being destroyed and eve... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23622.txt | The seas and rivers are being poisoned by radioactive wastes, by chemical discharges and by the dumping of dangerous raw swage . The air we breathe is polluted by smoke and fumes from factories and motor vehicles; even the rain is poisoned.
It's little wonder forests and lakes are being destroyed and everywhere w... | [
"are unaware of what they are doing wrong",
"are rich and powerful",
"choose to ignore criticism",
"basically care about the environment"
] |
Snowblindness can be avoided _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people believe the glare from snow causes snowblindness. Yet, with dark glasses or not, they find themselves suffering from headaches and watering eyes, and even snowblindness ,when exposed to several hours of" snow light".
The United States army has now determined that glare from snow does not cause snow... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7799.txt | Many people believe the glare from snow causes snowblindness. Yet, with dark glasses or not, they find themselves suffering from headaches and watering eyes, and even snowblindness ,when exposed to several hours of" snow light".
The United States army has now determined that glare from snow does not cause snowblindness... | [
"by moving one's gaze back and forth",
"by walking ahead and keeping looking around",
"by making up for the discomfort of one's eyes",
"by providing the eyes with something to focus on"
] |
What's the possible similarities between Urban OS and PC operating system? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cities could soon be looking after their citizens all by themselves thanks to an operating system(OS) designed for the metropolis.
The Urban OS works just like a PC operating system but keeps buildings 9 traffic and services running smoothly.
The software takes in data from sensors dotted around the city to ke... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21886.txt | Cities could soon be looking after their citizens all by themselves thanks to an operating system(OS) designed for the metropolis.
The Urban OS works just like a PC operating system but keeps buildings 9 traffic and services running smoothly.
The software takes in data from sensors dotted around the city to keep an eye... | [
"The network with cameras connected with the world.",
"The service to help police control the traffic.",
"The ability to deal with information.",
"The devices dotted around the city."
] |
From Henning's result we can see that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are two kinds of memory: short-term and long-term. Information in long-term memory can be remembered at a later time when it is needed. The information may be kept for days or weeks. However, information in short-term memory is kept for only a few seconds, usually by repeating the information over and ov... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13904.txt | There are two kinds of memory: short-term and long-term. Information in long-term memory can be remembered at a later time when it is needed. The information may be kept for days or weeks. However, information in short-term memory is kept for only a few seconds, usually by repeating the information over and over. The f... | [
"beginners have difficulty distinguishing the pronunciation of words",
"advanced students always remember words by their meaning",
"it is difficult to remember words that sound alike",
"it is difficult to remember words that have the same meaning"
] |
The young woman had _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was mother's Day, but the young mother was a little unhappy. Because she was 800 miles away from her parents. In the morning she phone her mother to wish her a happy mother's Day, And her mother told her about the beautiful lilacs in the garden.
Later that day, when she told her husband about the lilacs. ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle421.txt | It was mother's Day, but the young mother was a little unhappy. Because she was 800 miles away from her parents. In the morning she phone her mother to wish her a happy mother's Day, And her mother told her about the beautiful lilacs in the garden.
Later that day, when she told her husband about the lilacs. He said. ... | [
"one child",
"no child",
"more than one child .",
"a boy and a girl"
] |
Why were babies wrapped? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While parents, particularly mothers, have always been attached to their infants . societal conditions frequently made this attachment difficult to maintain . First of all, the high infant death rate in the premodern times meant that such attachments often ended in hopelessness. Perhaps to prevent the sadness t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21560.txt | While parents, particularly mothers, have always been attached to their infants . societal conditions frequently made this attachment difficult to maintain . First of all, the high infant death rate in the premodern times meant that such attachments often ended in hopelessness. Perhaps to prevent the sadness that infan... | [
"To protect them from the cold.",
"To distance their mothers from them.",
"To make them feel more comfortable.",
"To make it easy for their mothers to hold them."
] |
Armstrong was called Pops because he _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames . Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag. Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music .
Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was inven... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2492.txt | Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames . Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag. Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music .
Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in th... | [
"looked like a musician",
"traveled to play modern music",
"showed an interest in music",
"was a musician of much influence"
] |
From the story we know that people in some countries bring in New Year By _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At midnight at New Year's Eve people in Rome and Italy throw ( ) all the things they no longer want .The streets are filled with old chairs ,beds ,clothes and dishes .... In Madrid, Spain, new year comes in more quietly ( ) . People go to the main square, each holding a bag of grapes .As the clock strikes ( ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7748.txt | At midnight at New Year's Eve people in Rome and Italy throw ( ) all the things they no longer want .The streets are filled with old chairs ,beds ,clothes and dishes .... In Madrid, Spain, new year comes in more quietly ( ) . People go to the main square, each holding a bag of grapes .As the clock strikes ( ) twelve... | [
"throwing everything",
"playing games",
"eating some special food",
"drinking coke"
] |
The heme parts of a hemoglobin molecule bind with what element? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The heme parts of a hemoglobin molecule bind with what element? | oxygen | science | null | null | null | nitrogen | hydrogen | carbon | oxygen | Hemoglobin is an example of a transport protein in the blood. You can see how it works in Figure below . The heme parts of a hemoglobin molecule bind with oxygen. Each red blood cell has hundreds of hemoglobin molecules. This is how oxygen is carried in the blood to cells throughout the body. | null | null | null |
What does Jenny watch on TV every day? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jenny is a nice girl. She likes to playing soccer. And she watches soccer games on TV every day. But she doesn't like playing baseball. She has some friends in her class. They are Tom, Mary, Susan and Linda.
Tom likes playing ping - pong. He has some nice ping - pong bats, He usually plays ping - pong with his... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6522.txt | Jenny is a nice girl. She likes to playing soccer. And she watches soccer games on TV every day. But she doesn't like playing baseball. She has some friends in her class. They are Tom, Mary, Susan and Linda.
Tom likes playing ping - pong. He has some nice ping - pong bats, He usually plays ping - pong with his friends ... | [
"Soccer. games.",
"Baseball games.",
"Ping - pong games.",
"Basketball games."
] |
What do you think the author would continue to write about? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fernando and I were arguing about why I never took any real vacations.When he suggested we go off somewhere for three entire weeks,"You decide,"I said.
He chose a little fishing village off the coast and he planned out a schedule.Our trip was full of wormer and fun,but when we got there,the shabby hotel failed... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22307.txt | Fernando and I were arguing about why I never took any real vacations.When he suggested we go off somewhere for three entire weeks,"You decide,"I said.
He chose a little fishing village off the coast and he planned out a schedule.Our trip was full of wormer and fun,but when we got there,the shabby hotel failed to satis... | [
"How his trip was ruined.",
"When Fernando came back to him.",
"How he survived.",
"Why the disaster happened."
] |
What is the study of the vital statistics of populations and how they change over time? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the study of the vital statistics of populations and how they change over time? | demography | science | null | null | null | anthropology | sociology | ethnography | demography | null | null | null | |
Made of hot, solid rock, the mantle is beneath what layer of the earth? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Made of hot, solid rock, the mantle is beneath what layer of the earth? | crust | science | null | null | null | core | liquid | volcanic | crust | Beneath the crust is the mantle . The mantle is made of hot, solid rock. They know this because of seismic waves, meteorites, and the heat that comes from inside the planet. Mantle rock is mostly peridotite , which is rich in iron and magnesium ( Figure below ). Peridotite is rare at Earth's surface. | null | null | null |
. In Taiyuan No.55 Middle School, what the students talk more about is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is the hottest topic at your school recently? In Taiyuan No.55 Middle School, it's money.
The school held an activity called "making money" last weekend. About 200 Junior 1 and Junior 2 students were divided into 30 teams. They went out to make money by selling things.
What did they choose to sell? Some s... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6874.txt | What is the hottest topic at your school recently? In Taiyuan No.55 Middle School, it's money.
The school held an activity called "making money" last weekend. About 200 Junior 1 and Junior 2 students were divided into 30 teams. They went out to make money by selling things.
What did they choose to sell? Some sold newsp... | [
"the officers",
"money",
"the activity called \"making money\"",
"the money they made last weekend"
] |
From the passage we can infer that_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Research has shown that 85 percent of communication is nonverbal, so choosing what to wear to an interview is clearly an important part of your overall presentation. It won't make up for weak answers, but it can communicate some positive things about your personality and what you might be like to work with.
*... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17746.txt | Research has shown that 85 percent of communication is nonverbal, so choosing what to wear to an interview is clearly an important part of your overall presentation. It won't make up for weak answers, but it can communicate some positive things about your personality and what you might be like to work with.
* Blue: Yo... | [
"job interviewees should think twice before wearing red clothes",
"the color1s can send all the messages you want to convey",
"you can wear white clothes if you want to appear active",
"gray is the most popular color1 to wear for an interview"
] |
Jack teaches the dogs to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jack drives a school bus.His bus is different from other school buses because it doesn't carry children.Jack's bus takes dogs to school in the morning and brings them home at night.Jack takes the dogs to "The Dog School".There four men teach the dogs to obey and protect their owners.All kinds of dogs go to the... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle317.txt | Jack drives a school bus.His bus is different from other school buses because it doesn't carry children.Jack's bus takes dogs to school in the morning and brings them home at night.Jack takes the dogs to "The Dog School".There four men teach the dogs to obey and protect their owners.All kinds of dogs go to the school--... | [
"run away",
"go to bed",
"eat food",
"protect their owners"
] |
It's most difficult to find a CDMA mobile phone in _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Any time! Any where! Decades ago there was no such thing" - "Communication".
Then, September 7th 1987, the global system for mobile communication or GSM was born. And international agreements that laid out the standards, regulations and practices gave rise to a global mobile phone industry.
To be honest, the ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11849.txt | "Any time! Any where! Decades ago there was no such thing" - "Communication".
Then, September 7th 1987, the global system for mobile communication or GSM was born. And international agreements that laid out the standards, regulations and practices gave rise to a global mobile phone industry.
To be honest, the world's f... | [
"the United States",
"South America",
"Europe",
"China"
] |
Maria buys a large bar of French soap that lasts her for 2 months. She spends $8.00 per bar of soap. If she wants to stock up for the entire year, how much will she spend on soap? | 1 bar of soap will last for 2 months and there are 12 months in 1 year so she needs 12/2 = 6 bars of soap
Each bar of soap is $8.00 and she needs 6 bars so that's a total of 8*6 = $<<8*6=48.00>>48.00
#### 48 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Maria buys a large bar of French soap that lasts her for 2 months. She spends $8.00 per bar of soap. If she wants to stock up for the entire year, how much will she spend on soap? | 1 bar of soap will last for 2 months and there are 12 months in 1 year so she needs 12/2 = 6 bars of soap
Each bar of soap is $8.00 and she needs 6 bars so that's a total of 8*6 = $<<8*6=48.00>>48.00
#### 48 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The 33 refloated whales returned ashore on _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An 8-year-old girl was dragged about 900 feet by a school bus today in Livingston County.
According to State Police, the incident occurred about 2:40 pm on State Route 436 in the town of Ossian after three sisters were dropped off the bus.
As the last sister was leaving the bus, driver John Coley, 62 , of Wayl... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1650.txt | An 8-year-old girl was dragged about 900 feet by a school bus today in Livingston County.
According to State Police, the incident occurred about 2:40 pm on State Route 436 in the town of Ossian after three sisters were dropped off the bus.
As the last sister was leaving the bus, driver John Coley, 62 , of Wayland, Steu... | [
"Monday",
"Tuesday",
"Wednesday",
"Thursday"
] |
What's the topic of 2013 World Water Day? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As we all know, people couldn't live without water. Some parts of our bodies are made of water. We depend on clean water to live every day.
However, we human beings are polluting water seriously. In some areas of China, people are still in great need of clean water. Dirty water is one of the world's biggest he... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2383.txt | As we all know, people couldn't live without water. Some parts of our bodies are made of water. We depend on clean water to live every day.
However, we human beings are polluting water seriously. In some areas of China, people are still in great need of clean water. Dirty water is one of the world's biggest healthy pro... | [
"Water and Food.",
"City Water Protection.",
"Water Quality.",
"Water Cooperation."
] |
Which of the following is the writer's opinion? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We can't remember clearly since when we started to take our mobiles to a dinner table.This happens a lot,especially when we eat out.Once a dish comes,instead of lifting our chopsticks,we take out our mobiles and click.Later,we post the photos onto Weibo or Wechat,waiting to be"liked".Then we check our mobiles ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7404.txt | We can't remember clearly since when we started to take our mobiles to a dinner table.This happens a lot,especially when we eat out.Once a dish comes,instead of lifting our chopsticks,we take out our mobiles and click.Later,we post the photos onto Weibo or Wechat,waiting to be"liked".Then we check our mobiles from time... | [
"We take out our mobiles and click when a dish comes.",
"We check our mobiles from time to time during the meal.",
"Spending time taking photos of food makes the food less pleasant.",
"Some people were asked to take photos before they could enjoy food."
] |
Which of the following words best describe the author's attitude towards keeping pet cats? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Why do 33% of the households in the USA have cats? And how do you explain why there are 16 million more pet cats than dogs? Yes, kittens are adorable .Yes, they can grow up to be good mousers and are very entertaining to watch.And yes, cats are independent and don't require as much care as dogs.But research s... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11376.txt | Why do 33% of the households in the USA have cats? And how do you explain why there are 16 million more pet cats than dogs? Yes, kittens are adorable .Yes, they can grow up to be good mousers and are very entertaining to watch.And yes, cats are independent and don't require as much care as dogs.But research shows cats... | [
"Favorable",
"Critical",
"Reserved",
"Doubtful"
] |
Which of the following words best describes the writer's mother? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was seven years old my mom was diagnosed with cancer. The doctors told us my mom might be saved with surgery. But it could also kill her. She chose to have it.
The day before the surgery I was off school, and my mom planned the best day of my life, everything I loved at seven and everything that would p... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20912.txt | When I was seven years old my mom was diagnosed with cancer. The doctors told us my mom might be saved with surgery. But it could also kill her. She chose to have it.
The day before the surgery I was off school, and my mom planned the best day of my life, everything I loved at seven and everything that would put a smil... | [
"Hardworking.",
"Famous.",
"Rich.",
"Great."
] |
The contents of the program include the following EXCEPT _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today tell you a series of information about how students in other countries can attend colleges and universities in the United States.
Two years ago we broadcast our Foreign Student Series. Since then we have got more requests for information about how to attend American schools. So we will offer new reports ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8524.txt | Today tell you a series of information about how students in other countries can attend colleges and universities in the United States.
Two years ago we broadcast our Foreign Student Series. Since then we have got more requests for information about how to attend American schools. So we will offer new reports in our se... | [
"discussion about the educational system in America",
"description about some colleges and universities in America",
"help foreign students to plan",
"teach how to use computer"
] |
What did the writer's grandmother feel when she saw the umbrella? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last week Lu visited England. He stayed with my grandmother. He found it was strange.
'I don't know why, but I frightened your grandmother a lot. When I arrived, I gave her a purse from Dongtai. She looked in it and asked me to take it back. Then I saw a red spider on the table, and I killed it for her. She ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4668.txt | Last week Lu visited England. He stayed with my grandmother. He found it was strange.
'I don't know why, but I frightened your grandmother a lot. When I arrived, I gave her a purse from Dongtai. She looked in it and asked me to take it back. Then I saw a red spider on the table, and I killed it for her. She seemed ve... | [
"Excited.",
"Satisfied.",
"Afraid.",
"Happy."
] |
Why is e-waste harmful and dangerous to human beings? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was your birthday, and you just opened your biggest gift -- a smooth silver laptop. You can't wait to instant-message your friends with the news, but first you have to get rid of your old desktop computer. Do you just throw away the monitor and keyboard in the trash? Not anymore!
Three states, that is, Cali... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3656.txt | It was your birthday, and you just opened your biggest gift -- a smooth silver laptop. You can't wait to instant-message your friends with the news, but first you have to get rid of your old desktop computer. Do you just throw away the monitor and keyboard in the trash? Not anymore!
Three states, that is, California, M... | [
"Because they can go off at times and threaten us.",
"Because they can make people sick, as long as people use them.",
"Because they contain poisonous chemical substances.",
"Because they take too much space when placed in trashes."
] |
There are 110 calories in a serving of cheese. Rick buys the large blocks that have 16 servings per block. If Rick has already eaten 5 servings of cheese, how many calories are remaining in the block? | The block has 16 servings and he has eaten 5 servings leaving 16-5 = <<16-5=11>>11 servings of cheese
There are 11 servings of cheese left and each serving is 110 calories for a total of 11*110 = <<11*110=1210>>1,210 calories
#### 1210 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are 110 calories in a serving of cheese. Rick buys the large blocks that have 16 servings per block. If Rick has already eaten 5 servings of cheese, how many calories are remaining in the block? | The block has 16 servings and he has eaten 5 servings leaving 16-5 = <<16-5=11>>11 servings of cheese
There are 11 servings of cheese left and each serving is 110 calories for a total of 11*110 = <<11*110=1210>>1,210 calories
#### 1210 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following is the proper title for this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can you communicate with others when you live in a foreign country with no or little knowledge of its language? Of course, it is possible. You can communicate your moods and intentions to one another without words, because all human beings share a lot of common visual signals. These signals are as effective as... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15065.txt | Can you communicate with others when you live in a foreign country with no or little knowledge of its language? Of course, it is possible. You can communicate your moods and intentions to one another without words, because all human beings share a lot of common visual signals. These signals are as effective as words du... | [
"Body Language",
"How to Communicate with the People around You",
"The History of Body Language",
"Gestures And Languages"
] |
What can be the best title of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
prefix = st1 /Chinawill plan to make new rules to give more controls over the growing number of blogs and webcasts.
Nowadays, advanced network technologies, such as Hogging and webcasting, are being improved to challenge the government's ability to watch over the Internet.
Chinese government was ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22669.txt | prefix = st1 /Chinawill plan to make new rules to give more controls over the growing number of blogs and webcasts.
Nowadays, advanced network technologies, such as Hogging and webcasting, are being improved to challenge the government's ability to watch over the Internet.
Chinese government was in the mi... | [
"The Increases of Blogs and Webcasts.",
"New Rules to Control Internet Publishing.",
"Technologies Challenge the Government.",
"The Popularity of Online Video Broadcasting."
] |
The difference between aldehydes and ketones is the placement of what group within the molecule? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The difference between aldehydes and ketones is the placement of what group within the molecule? | carbonyl | science | null | null | null | nucleus | benadryl | ammonia | carbonyl | The difference between aldehydes and ketones is the placement of the carbonyl group within the molecule. An aldehyde is an organic compound in which the carbonyl group is attached to a carbon atom at the end of a carbon chain. A ketone is an organic compound in which the carbonyl group is attached to a carbon atom with... | null | null | null |
Why is it best to book now? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You know what it' s like. You' ve just arrived in Washington D. C. after a long journey and all you really want to do is lie down and relax in your hotel room. But first you have to make a few quick notes for tomorrow's meeting, check your e-mails, and perhaps print out a few- things. And you need to make a fe... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3408.txt | You know what it' s like. You' ve just arrived in Washington D. C. after a long journey and all you really want to do is lie down and relax in your hotel room. But first you have to make a few quick notes for tomorrow's meeting, check your e-mails, and perhaps print out a few- things. And you need to make a few local t... | [
"All of the rooms are empty now.",
"Prices might increase soon.",
"There may be no rooms left.",
"It saves money for guests."
] |
What is the main idea of this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One morning a few years ago, Harvard President Neil Rudenstine overslept. For this busy man, it was a sort of alarm: after years of non-stop hard work, he might wear himself out and die an early death.
Only after a week's leave---- during which he read novels, listened to music and walked with his wife on a be... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8770.txt | One morning a few years ago, Harvard President Neil Rudenstine overslept. For this busy man, it was a sort of alarm: after years of non-stop hard work, he might wear himself out and die an early death.
Only after a week's leave---- during which he read novels, listened to music and walked with his wife on a beach---- w... | [
"We should balance work with rest.",
"The Sabbath gives us permission to rest.",
"It is silly for anyone to say \"I am busy.\"",
"We should be available to our family and friends."
] |
When the writer wrote "Well, almost anyway"(Para.2), he or she realized that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A disastrous competition is going on in England, with billions of dollars and hundreds of lives in danger. OK, that's not true. But competitors from around the world gathered on Thursday to compete for the title of 2012's World's Biggest Liar.
Each participant is given up to five minutes to make up the best li... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23338.txt | A disastrous competition is going on in England, with billions of dollars and hundreds of lives in danger. OK, that's not true. But competitors from around the world gathered on Thursday to compete for the title of 2012's World's Biggest Liar.
Each participant is given up to five minutes to make up the best lie in the ... | [
"the previous sentence was not exact",
"the previous sentence was all wrong",
"the next sentence would be exact",
"the reporters didn't agree with him or her"
] |
Which of the following is the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hi, my name is Wang Jun. Do you want to know about my staying in America? Well, to tell you the truth, it is really an eye-opening experience here.
In China, I had English classes five times a week since Grade Five. But I didn't know textbook English could be so different from everyday English until I came to ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1573.txt | Hi, my name is Wang Jun. Do you want to know about my staying in America? Well, to tell you the truth, it is really an eye-opening experience here.
In China, I had English classes five times a week since Grade Five. But I didn't know textbook English could be so different from everyday English until I came to Hotchkiss... | [
"My wonderful travel in the USA",
"After-school activities in American schools",
"What American students learn at school",
"My study experience in the USA"
] |
What does Ashan Sabri think of the group revision course? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On the whole, it's not something we parents shout about, but one in four of us does it. Hiring private tutors for our children is now widespread.
"It's expensive, but worth it," says Ashan Sabri, whose daughter Zarreen, is having tuition in biology and chemistry in preparation for A-levels this summer. "My hus... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11234.txt | On the whole, it's not something we parents shout about, but one in four of us does it. Hiring private tutors for our children is now widespread.
"It's expensive, but worth it," says Ashan Sabri, whose daughter Zarreen, is having tuition in biology and chemistry in preparation for A-levels this summer. "My husband and ... | [
"It's expensive but worthwhile because it works the best.",
"It confuses students because the knowledge taught in it is out of date.",
"It isn't effective because it doesn't focus on specific exams.",
"It is effective because it doesn't focus on specific exams."
] |
_ students and a teacher go to the zoo by bus | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today is Sunday, March 20. We, sixteen boys and seventeen girls, go to school early, but we have no lessons. Our teacher takes us to the zoo. We are very excited about the trip. We get on a bus, it goes fast and at half past nine we get there. How beautiful the zoo is! There're a lot of trees, some hills, and ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2040.txt | Today is Sunday, March 20. We, sixteen boys and seventeen girls, go to school early, but we have no lessons. Our teacher takes us to the zoo. We are very excited about the trip. We get on a bus, it goes fast and at half past nine we get there. How beautiful the zoo is! There're a lot of trees, some hills, and a big lak... | [
"Sixteen",
"Seventeen",
"Thirty-three",
"Thirty -four"
] |
In school the pupils can't learn a foreign language well because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We each have a memory . That's why we can still remember things after a long time. Some people have very good memories and they can easily learn many things by heart, but some people can only remember things when they say or do them again and again. Many of the great men of the world have got surprising memori... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2658.txt | We each have a memory . That's why we can still remember things after a long time. Some people have very good memories and they can easily learn many things by heart, but some people can only remember things when they say or do them again and again. Many of the great men of the world have got surprising memories.
A goo... | [
"they have no good memories",
"they have no recorders",
"they have too much time for it",
"they are busy with other subjects"
] |
Newspapers contain _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some people say that today, reading is not as important as it was. These days we have photographs, films, radio and television. Why read a description of something when you can look at a photograph? Why read a newspaper when the latest news is brought to us every hour on radio and TV?
Photography was certainly... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5052.txt | Some people say that today, reading is not as important as it was. These days we have photographs, films, radio and television. Why read a description of something when you can look at a photograph? Why read a newspaper when the latest news is brought to us every hour on radio and TV?
Photography was certainly a wonder... | [
"more information than television",
"less information than television",
"more news from other countries",
"less information about important events than TV"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true of the author? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My parents influenced us with the concepts of family, faith and love for one's motherland when l was young.Even though we struggled to make ends meet, they stressed how fortunate we were to live in a great country with limitless opportunities.
I got my first real job when l was ten.My dad, Benjamin, injured hi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6471.txt | My parents influenced us with the concepts of family, faith and love for one's motherland when l was young.Even though we struggled to make ends meet, they stressed how fortunate we were to live in a great country with limitless opportunities.
I got my first real job when l was ten.My dad, Benjamin, injured his back wo... | [
"He got the graduate degrees from Harvard.",
"He took a college - prep courses at high school.",
"He took a part-time job during his senior year.",
"He regretted having worked in the parking lot."
] |
Which of the following is true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's so difficult to follow the _ of a 2-year-old. One moment he's beaming and friendly; the next he's sullen and weepy, often for no apparent reason. These mood swings, however, are just part of growing up. They are signs of the emotional changes taking place as your child struggles to take control of actions... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11666.txt | It's so difficult to follow the _ of a 2-year-old. One moment he's beaming and friendly; the next he's sullen and weepy, often for no apparent reason. These mood swings, however, are just part of growing up. They are signs of the emotional changes taking place as your child struggles to take control of actions, impulse... | [
"A 2-year-old doesn't know how to express his anger and frustration.",
"A 2-year-old often intentionally harms himself or others.",
"A 2-year-old depends on his parents to do everything new and challenging.",
"A 2-year-old trusts his parents more than other people"
] |
The passage is written mainly _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People who show confidence really seem to have it made. They seize more rewarding careers, keep good relationships, and just seem to do everything with more styles than the rest of us.
So what is the secret? There isn't one. Self-confidence is a skill and habit that anyone can learn to develop. And although pe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6022.txt | People who show confidence really seem to have it made. They seize more rewarding careers, keep good relationships, and just seem to do everything with more styles than the rest of us.
So what is the secret? There isn't one. Self-confidence is a skill and habit that anyone can learn to develop. And although people who ... | [
"to explain the definition of self-confidence",
"to explain the secret of self-confidence",
"to tell people how important self-confidence is",
"to tell people how to build self-confidence"
] |
Which of the following things wasn't found by the police? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Yesterday the police were joined by more than 20 volunteers in the continuing search for the two missing teenagers, Vicky Gray and Tom Hunter, and their guide, Gavin Jones. The police said that they had disappeared during an adventure tour of Cape York Peninsula.
This was the second day of the search and the p... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11441.txt | Yesterday the police were joined by more than 20 volunteers in the continuing search for the two missing teenagers, Vicky Gray and Tom Hunter, and their guide, Gavin Jones. The police said that they had disappeared during an adventure tour of Cape York Peninsula.
This was the second day of the search and the police wer... | [
"A touring map.",
"A photo of the travelers.",
"The travelers' radio.",
"The travelers' car"
] |
Coal is a solid hydrocarbon formed from what type of decaying material? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Coal is a solid hydrocarbon formed from what type of decaying material? | plant | science | null | null | null | soil | insects | mammals | plant | Coal is a solid hydrocarbon formed from decaying plant material over millions of years. | null | null | null |
Why was Juliet sad? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Juliet was a child, she often went to the city park and played with her friends. On a sunny morning, when Juliet came to the park with her mum, she looked around and felt very unhappy.
"What's the matter, dear?" asked her mum.
Juliet replied, "Mum, there's so much trash on the ground."
Juliet's mum looked... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8804.txt | When Juliet was a child, she often went to the city park and played with her friends. On a sunny morning, when Juliet came to the park with her mum, she looked around and felt very unhappy.
"What's the matter, dear?" asked her mum.
Juliet replied, "Mum, there's so much trash on the ground."
Juliet's mum looked around. ... | [
"Because the weather was bad.",
"Because she couldn't find her mum.",
"Because her friends were not at the park.",
"Because there was too much trash at the park."
] |
Which of the following is NOT true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Penguins live together, but each pair has a little piece of ground of their own. When a penguin wants to walk through its neighbor's ground, it must ask for permission . If it does not, it will have to fight. Penguins come and go all day. They fight for fish and look after their children.
All penguins are good... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6284.txt | Penguins live together, but each pair has a little piece of ground of their own. When a penguin wants to walk through its neighbor's ground, it must ask for permission . If it does not, it will have to fight. Penguins come and go all day. They fight for fish and look after their children.
All penguins are good parents-... | [
"Female penguins often have their new husbands.",
"Penguins often fight for fishing.",
"Female penguins take care of the eggs.",
"Male penguins use their ears to choose wives"
] |
According to the passage, J. R. R. Tolkien is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you want to walk in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest figures, then go to Oxford. Many of Oxford's 38 colleges are open to the public year-round. Here are a few of the colleges worth visiting and some famous people who have studied there.
Christ Church College
Long before it became known as a lo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9502.txt | If you want to walk in the footsteps of some of the world's greatest figures, then go to Oxford. Many of Oxford's 38 colleges are open to the public year-round. Here are a few of the colleges worth visiting and some famous people who have studied there.
Christ Church College
Long before it became known as a location fo... | [
"the founder of Merton College",
"the author of The Lord of the Rings",
"the designer of the oldest medieval library",
"the owner of the astrolabe in Merton College"
] |
What can we learn about the arctic fox's diet? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Arctic Fox
Characteristics
The arctic fox is dark gray to bluish brown in the summer. In the winter its fur is white or creamy white. It has a long bushy tail, a short nose and small, curled back ears. It has short legs and thick fur. Its short legs and nose, thick fur and small ears are adaptions that he... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18924.txt | The Arctic Fox
Characteristics
The arctic fox is dark gray to bluish brown in the summer. In the winter its fur is white or creamy white. It has a long bushy tail, a short nose and small, curled back ears. It has short legs and thick fur. Its short legs and nose, thick fur and small ears are adaptions that help it sur... | [
"It eats only one kind of food",
"It will carry extra food to its den in the winter",
"It eats the leftovers of other animals in winter",
"It is difficult to hunt lemmings as food."
] |
Which of the following is the best title for this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are a lot of things that happen to me in China but would certainly never happen in the US. One of those things is being called "strong".
The first time was last December. I was walking across the high school campus in Guangzhou where I taught when a student in a gray scarf waved hello. I smiled and waved... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8327.txt | There are a lot of things that happen to me in China but would certainly never happen in the US. One of those things is being called "strong".
The first time was last December. I was walking across the high school campus in Guangzhou where I taught when a student in a gray scarf waved hello. I smiled and waved back, bu... | [
"The Chinese Culture or the Western Culture",
"Am I Strong or Do I Need a Sweater",
"How I Can Get Stronger in Winter",
"How We Can Tell Two Different Cultures Apart"
] |
What does the structure of a protein start with? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What does the structure of a protein start with? | amino acids | science | null | null | null | dna acids | rna acids | organism acids | amino acids | Protein Structure. The structure of a protein starts with its sequence of amino acids. What determines the secondary structure of a protein? What are two types of secondary protein structure?. | null | null | null |
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