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Emily just purchased 2 pairs of curtains for $30.00 each and 9 wall prints at $15.00 each. The store also offers an installation service. For $50.00 they will come to your house and professionally hang your curtains and prints. If Emily agrees to this service, how much will her entire order cost? | She buys 2 pair of curtains for $30.00 each so that's 2*30 = $<<2*30=60.00>>60.00
She buys 9 wall prints at $15.00 each so that's 9*15 = $<<9*15=135.00>>135.00
The curtains cost $60.00, the prints are $135.00 and the installation service is $50.00 for a total of 60+135+50 = $<<60+135+50=245.00>>245.00
#### 245 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Emily just purchased 2 pairs of curtains for $30.00 each and 9 wall prints at $15.00 each. The store also offers an installation service. For $50.00 they will come to your house and professionally hang your curtains and prints. If Emily agrees to this service, how much will her entire order cost? | She buys 2 pair of curtains for $30.00 each so that's 2*30 = $<<2*30=60.00>>60.00
She buys 9 wall prints at $15.00 each so that's 9*15 = $<<9*15=135.00>>135.00
The curtains cost $60.00, the prints are $135.00 and the installation service is $50.00 for a total of 60+135+50 = $<<60+135+50=245.00>>245.00
#### 245 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Kao zha is a good dish that is made with _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My parents taught me not to waste food. My mum always found ways to make leftovers taste good. I went to YiLan to learn about some of their special food. As I was there, I learned about the food and the history of the area. I learned that they don't waste food, either, and they use leftovers!
Many years ago, ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1965.txt | My parents taught me not to waste food. My mum always found ways to make leftovers taste good. I went to YiLan to learn about some of their special food. As I was there, I learned about the food and the history of the area. I learned that they don't waste food, either, and they use leftovers!
Many years ago, there was... | [
"fruit,meatandotherthings",
"freshandsweetduckmeat",
"somedifferentleftovers",
"meat,soupandfruit"
] |
Now boots are considered _ now. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Women's fashions change more rapidly than men's. In the early 1990's, all women wore their skirts to the ankle. Today, some skirts are even longer than before, but some are very short. Women's shoes have also gone through all sorts of boots for women were very common at the beginning of this century. Then for ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4753.txt | Women's fashions change more rapidly than men's. In the early 1990's, all women wore their skirts to the ankle. Today, some skirts are even longer than before, but some are very short. Women's shoes have also gone through all sorts of boots for women were very common at the beginning of this century. Then for years, th... | [
"fashionable",
"unfashionable",
"uncommon",
"fit for girls most"
] |
What is the motion that moves the forearm from the supinated position to the pronated position? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the motion that moves the forearm from the supinated position to the pronated position? | pronation | science | null | null | null | supination | extension | flexion | pronation | Supination and Pronation Supination and pronation are movements of the forearm. In the anatomical position, the upper limb is held next to the body with the palm facing forward. This is the supinated position of the forearm. In this position, the radius and ulna are parallel to each other. When the palm of the hand fac... | null | null | null |
A system is said to be in stable equilibrium if, when displaced from equilibrium, it experiences a net force or torque in a direction opposite to the direction of the what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A system is said to be in stable equilibrium if, when displaced from equilibrium, it experiences a net force or torque in a direction opposite to the direction of the what? | displacement | science | null | null | null | dispersement | velocity | variation | displacement | A system is said to be in stable equilibrium if, when displaced from equilibrium, it experiences a net force or torque in a direction opposite to the direction of the displacement. For example, a marble at the bottom of a bowl will experience a restoring force when displaced from its equilibrium position. This force mo... | null | null | null |
The author wrote the passage mainly to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Because phones have caused many problems, many head teachers have ordered that pupils must keep their phones switched off at school. Others have told pupils to leave them at home. However, Dr Elizabeth Hartnell-Young at the University of Nottingham believes it is time that phone bans were reassessed--because m... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18295.txt | Because phones have caused many problems, many head teachers have ordered that pupils must keep their phones switched off at school. Others have told pupils to leave them at home. However, Dr Elizabeth Hartnell-Young at the University of Nottingham believes it is time that phone bans were reassessed--because mobile pho... | [
"attract readers to care about phone bans",
"explain why phone bans should be carried out",
"reassess views whether phones can be used in school",
"to tell us phone use will be more popular in school"
] |
How long does it take him to walk to his book shop? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Uncle Wang works in a book shop in the middle of the city. The shop is not far from his home. It is about one kilometer away. So Uncle Wang seldom goes to work by bus. He usually goes bike there by bike, sometimes on foot .It takes him twenty minutes to get there by bike and forty minutes on foot. Today his ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8030.txt | Uncle Wang works in a book shop in the middle of the city. The shop is not far from his home. It is about one kilometer away. So Uncle Wang seldom goes to work by bus. He usually goes bike there by bike, sometimes on foot .It takes him twenty minutes to get there by bike and forty minutes on foot. Today his bike is b... | [
"Twenty minutes",
"Forty minutes",
"Ten minutes",
"Half an hour"
] |
Why do students from Peking University, Tshinghua University and Nankai University take part in the World Championship of Mahjong? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mahjong, that favorite pastime of "old folks" in Shanghai, is finding a new audience among younger players, and many university students are becoming mad about this traditional Chinese game. Students at Fudan University have even formed a Mahjong club.
This resurgence of the game, however, is not without its c... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23347.txt | Mahjong, that favorite pastime of "old folks" in Shanghai, is finding a new audience among younger players, and many university students are becoming mad about this traditional Chinese game. Students at Fudan University have even formed a Mahjong club.
This resurgence of the game, however, is not without its critics. S... | [
"Because they can happily use their wisdom and what they have learned to defeat their clever opponents.",
"Because they can win a large amount of prize money.",
"They want to make more friends through Mahjong.",
"Because it's a thrilling game."
] |
In the passage, the word "COKE" refers to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Someone asked me, "what do you think of youth?" I showed him a can of COKE. See this?
"C" means "courage". There's a seed in everyone's heart. As long as you really keep watering it, it will grow and harvest. Courage gives us the power to follow our dreams. Believe in yourself and be prepared for anything in t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2530.txt | Someone asked me, "what do you think of youth?" I showed him a can of COKE. See this?
"C" means "courage". There's a seed in everyone's heart. As long as you really keep watering it, it will grow and harvest. Courage gives us the power to follow our dreams. Believe in yourself and be prepared for anything in the future... | [
"a kind of drink young people enjoy",
"what young people should have",
"basic abilities young people need",
"young people's confidence and pride"
] |
With the London Pass,you can _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The London Pass is a sightseeing city card which gives you entry to a choice of over 60 popular tourist attractions in the city.It makes sightseeing easy and affordable by giving you access to top sights in the city with one card.
With the London Pass you don't have to queue to buy tickets,or stand in line to ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10200.txt | The London Pass is a sightseeing city card which gives you entry to a choice of over 60 popular tourist attractions in the city.It makes sightseeing easy and affordable by giving you access to top sights in the city with one card.
With the London Pass you don't have to queue to buy tickets,or stand in line to get into ... | [
"stay in hotels free of charge",
"buy entrance ticket in advance",
"travel to each sightseeing in London",
"enter the attractions through Fast Track Entry"
] |
The reason why the butterfly could not fly is that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time, there was a wonderful old man who loved everything on the land ---- animals and plants.
One day while walking through the woods, the old man found a cocoon of a butterfly. He took it home. A few days later, a small opening appeared; he sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it str... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13401.txt | Once upon a time, there was a wonderful old man who loved everything on the land ---- animals and plants.
One day while walking through the woods, the old man found a cocoon of a butterfly. He took it home. A few days later, a small opening appeared; he sat and watched the butterfly for several hours as it struggled to... | [
"the old man broke its wings",
"it was too small",
"newly born butterflies can't fly",
"it came out of its cocoon without enough struggle"
] |
Nick learned to make banana bread from _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Today is Mom's birthday, Mosh," Nick said. "Let's make her favorite banana bread and surprise her."Nick took out a cookbook. "I'll read the recipe, and you follow it. Get out a bowl and a spoon while I turn on the oven." Nick read from the cookbook. "First, mash the bananas in the bowl."
The robot put the b... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4454.txt | "Today is Mom's birthday, Mosh," Nick said. "Let's make her favorite banana bread and surprise her."Nick took out a cookbook. "I'll read the recipe, and you follow it. Get out a bowl and a spoon while I turn on the oven." Nick read from the cookbook. "First, mash the bananas in the bowl."
The robot put the bananas in... | [
"his mother",
"his sister",
"a cookbook",
"a robot"
] |
The author missed the first chance to help the two women because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One cold day in winter, my wife and I were walking back home from the grocery store as usual when we suddenly decided to walk into a coffee shop.
My wife ordered a coffee at the counter. Just then, I saw a young woman in her thirties helping with a rather weak Mexican woman into the shop. Maybe it was the gent... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14715.txt | One cold day in winter, my wife and I were walking back home from the grocery store as usual when we suddenly decided to walk into a coffee shop.
My wife ordered a coffee at the counter. Just then, I saw a young woman in her thirties helping with a rather weak Mexican woman into the shop. Maybe it was the gentleness of... | [
"they refused to receive the author's help",
"the author didn't bring too much money",
"the author's wife took away his wallet",
"they left the coffee shop immediately"
] |
What is the most important advantage of an ID card including fingerprints? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An ID card is the most important proof of identity for each person. It shows one's name, date of birth, address, nationality, photo and ID number.
China's top legislature added something new to the Resident Identity Card Law. It passed the suggestions of recording Chinese citizens' fingerprints when they app... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7612.txt | An ID card is the most important proof of identity for each person. It shows one's name, date of birth, address, nationality, photo and ID number.
China's top legislature added something new to the Resident Identity Card Law. It passed the suggestions of recording Chinese citizens' fingerprints when they apply for or... | [
"It is more beautiful.",
"It can't be stolen.",
"It can be used for a long time.",
"It's easier to recognize people."
] |
According to the passage, harvesting rainwater can _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Two things I really believe in --- saving money and saving the planet, and it's even better when I can do something that accomplishes both at the same time. Rainwater harvesting is just such a thing. In the near future, rainwater harvesting will be as common as twelve-year-old girls carrying cell phones.
Many ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13560.txt | Two things I really believe in --- saving money and saving the planet, and it's even better when I can do something that accomplishes both at the same time. Rainwater harvesting is just such a thing. In the near future, rainwater harvesting will be as common as twelve-year-old girls carrying cell phones.
Many countries... | [
"help us save money and be good for the environment",
"help us realize the importance of water",
"promote the development of economy and peace",
"make us live a better life in the near future"
] |
Which is Mr. Joe's mother language? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Singing songs is fun, but is it also useful? For learning English pronunciation , Mr. Joe thinks songs are the most useful way to learn. At the same time, you can learn some new words and phrases while singing songs. Mr. Joe has used songs to help himself learn French, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese. You should... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4916.txt | Singing songs is fun, but is it also useful? For learning English pronunciation , Mr. Joe thinks songs are the most useful way to learn. At the same time, you can learn some new words and phrases while singing songs. Mr. Joe has used songs to help himself learn French, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese. You should do the s... | [
"French.",
"English.",
"Chinese.",
"Japanese."
] |
What occurs when an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle and energy? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What occurs when an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle and energy? | alpha decay | science | null | null | null | alpha radition | radar decay | nucleus decay | alpha decay | Alpha decay occurs when an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle and energy. The diagram in Figure below represents alpha decay. An alpha particle contains two protons and two neutrons, giving it a charge of +2. A helium nucleus has two protons and two neutrons, so an alpha particle is represented in nuclear equatio... | null | null | null |
What takes the shape of the container they are placed in and have a definite volume? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What takes the shape of the container they are placed in and have a definite volume? | liquids | science | null | null | null | loads | gases | solids | liquids | null | null | null | |
Which of the following is unlikely to be inferred from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course that he attends gives him a credit, which he may count towards a degree. In many American universities the total work for a degree consists of thirty-six courses, each lasting for a term. A typical course consists ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19481.txt | Normally a student must attend a certain number of courses in order to graduate, and each course that he attends gives him a credit, which he may count towards a degree. In many American universities the total work for a degree consists of thirty-six courses, each lasting for a term. A typical course consists of three ... | [
"A student can get two degrees from different universities at the same time.",
"A student is allowed to study in two specific universities.",
"A student may continue to study for degree while working.",
"It is possible for a student to take five years to get a degree."
] |
Pam felt very sorry _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"We're going to move," Jimmy said to Mr. James,her teacher, with tears in her eyes. "Dad lost his job and now we don't have enough money to live in our house." Pam was walking by and just heard Jimmy's talk with Mr.James.
In the lunchroom Pam met Carol and said, "I've got something to tell you about Jimmy." A... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2325.txt | "We're going to move," Jimmy said to Mr. James,her teacher, with tears in her eyes. "Dad lost his job and now we don't have enough money to live in our house." Pam was walking by and just heard Jimmy's talk with Mr.James.
In the lunchroom Pam met Carol and said, "I've got something to tell you about Jimmy." As she sta... | [
"and wanted to do something for Jimmy",
"but went to laugh at Jimmy",
"so she stopped to listen to others",
"and left without answering"
] |
Jim and Peter will _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jim: Let's play computer games.
Peter: That sounds good. Where's your computer?
Jim: I don't have a computer. Do you have a computer?
Peter: No, I don't. But I have a TV. Let's watch TV.
Jim: No, it's boring. Let's play tennis. I have a tennis racket.
Peter: Good. Where is it?
Jim: On the sofa. Do you have a r... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4672.txt | Jim: Let's play computer games.
Peter: That sounds good. Where's your computer?
Jim: I don't have a computer. Do you have a computer?
Peter: No, I don't. But I have a TV. Let's watch TV.
Jim: No, it's boring. Let's play tennis. I have a tennis racket.
Peter: Good. Where is it?
Jim: On the sofa. Do you have a racket?
Pe... | [
"play computer games",
"watch TV",
"play tennis",
"go to school"
] |
All the italicized words are probably _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bedazzling with their bright colors and eye-catching displays, fireworks light up our night skies during the holidays. However, these crowd-pleasers can have some damaging side effects.
Once a firework is set off, it only takes a couple of seconds before smoke, dust and harmful chemicals are let out into the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5369.txt | Bedazzling with their bright colors and eye-catching displays, fireworks light up our night skies during the holidays. However, these crowd-pleasers can have some damaging side effects.
Once a firework is set off, it only takes a couple of seconds before smoke, dust and harmful chemicals are let out into the atmosphe... | [
"mineral materials",
"tiny solids",
"chemical elements",
"broken pieces"
] |
The waste gas from cars causes _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In China, most people ride bikes to school,or to work,or to places where they want to go.So China is called "kingdom of bicycles".
But Americans are a people on the wheel.Wherever you go, you will see cars.There are so many cars that there is a traffic jam here and there.Now, more and more Americans would n... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20249.txt | In China, most people ride bikes to school,or to work,or to places where they want to go.So China is called "kingdom of bicycles".
But Americans are a people on the wheel.Wherever you go, you will see cars.There are so many cars that there is a traffic jam here and there.Now, more and more Americans would not consid... | [
"air pollution",
"traffic jams",
"waste of money",
"energy problems"
] |
When did new plants start sprouting after the forest fire? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | When did new plants start sprouting after the forest fire? | two months later | science | null | null | null | two days later | five months later | two weeks later | two months later | Secondary Succession. Two months after a forest fire, new plants are already sprouting among the charred logs. | null | null | null |
Which of the following is the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You may think, salt is just a simple cooking element we shake on our food for a little extra taste. But salt is much more than that. Without salt our muscles would not move. Our nervous systems would not operate. Our hearts would not beat.
But do not think rubbing salt in a wound will help. Doing that would be... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11803.txt | You may think, salt is just a simple cooking element we shake on our food for a little extra taste. But salt is much more than that. Without salt our muscles would not move. Our nervous systems would not operate. Our hearts would not beat.
But do not think rubbing salt in a wound will help. Doing that would be painful ... | [
"Salt Is More Than a Four-letter Word.",
"Salt Is a Basic Element in Cooking.",
"Salt Is a Word with a Long History.",
"Salt Is Popular with Different Persons."
] |
We learn from the text that volunteers in the experiment _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Something in chocolate could be used to stop coughs and lead to more effective medicines, say UK researchers.
Their study found that theobromine , found in cocoa, was nearly a third more effective in stopping coughs than codeine, which was considered the best cough medicine at present.
The Imperial College Lon... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1436.txt | Something in chocolate could be used to stop coughs and lead to more effective medicines, say UK researchers.
Their study found that theobromine , found in cocoa, was nearly a third more effective in stopping coughs than codeine, which was considered the best cough medicine at present.
The Imperial College London resea... | [
"were patients with bad coughs",
"were divided into the three groups",
"received standard treatments",
"suffered little side effects"
] |
The best title of the passage is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is well-known that it will take travelers only 48 hours by train to go from Beijing to Lhasa, the capital of west China's Tibet on July 1 this year. Travelers can enjoy the beautiful views during the 48 hour train ride.
The new railway line will be controlled by the Beijing' s West Railway Station from July... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7652.txt | It is well-known that it will take travelers only 48 hours by train to go from Beijing to Lhasa, the capital of west China's Tibet on July 1 this year. Travelers can enjoy the beautiful views during the 48 hour train ride.
The new railway line will be controlled by the Beijing' s West Railway Station from July 1, 2006.... | [
"Travel from Beijing to Lhasa",
"Qinghai-Tibet Railway",
"Train with Best Conditions",
"Well-Known Railway"
] |
People use iPlayer to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The iPhone, the iPad, each of Apple's products sounds cool and has become a fashion. Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter "i" -- and many other brands are following suit. The BBC's iPlayer -- which allows Web users to watch TV programs on the Internet -- adopted the title in 2008. A lo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7093.txt | The iPhone, the iPad, each of Apple's products sounds cool and has become a fashion. Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter "i" -- and many other brands are following suit. The BBC's iPlayer -- which allows Web users to watch TV programs on the Internet -- adopted the title in 2008. A lovely bear... | [
"listen to music",
"make a call",
"watch TV programs online",
"play computer games"
] |
Hearing the decision to move to Chicago, Marc and Rachel both felt _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One evening after dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Tisich called a family meeting. --We've had to make a difficult decision, Mr. Tisich announced. --You see, your mother has been offered a post as co-director of a television station in Chicago. Unfortunately, the station is not here. After thinking long and hard about it,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13852.txt | One evening after dinner, Mr. and Mrs. Tisich called a family meeting. --We've had to make a difficult decision, Mr. Tisich announced. --You see, your mother has been offered a post as co-director of a television station in Chicago. Unfortunately, the station is not here. After thinking long and hard about it, we've co... | [
"angry and upset",
"surprised",
"anxious for more details",
"worried about packing"
] |
Aniyah has 6 times as many birthday candles as Ambika. If Ambika has four birthday candles, how many birthday candles will they have if they put the birthday candles together and shared them equally between themselves? | If Ambika has four birthday candles, and Aniyah has 6 times as many birthday candles as Ambika, then Aniyah has 4*6 = <<4*6=24>>24 candles.
When they put together the candles, the total number becomes 24+4 = <<24+4=28>>28 candles.
When they divide the candles and share them equally, each person gets 28/2 = <<28/2=14>>1... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Aniyah has 6 times as many birthday candles as Ambika. If Ambika has four birthday candles, how many birthday candles will they have if they put the birthday candles together and shared them equally between themselves? | If Ambika has four birthday candles, and Aniyah has 6 times as many birthday candles as Ambika, then Aniyah has 4*6 = <<4*6=24>>24 candles.
When they put together the candles, the total number becomes 24+4 = <<24+4=28>>28 candles.
When they divide the candles and share them equally, each person gets 28/2 = <<28/2=14>>1... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What allowed life to expand and diversify during the early cambrian period? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What allowed life to expand and diversify during the early cambrian period? | warm, humid climate | science | null | null | null | cool, humid climate | hot, dry climate | cool, dry climate | warm, humid climate | The warm, humid climate of the early Cambrian allowed life to expand and diversify. This brought the Cambrian Explosion. Life exploded both in diversity and in quantity!. | null | null | null |
Which of the following may be the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
NANJING -- Another human H7N9 case has been found in east China's Jiangsu Province, the provincial health department confirmed on January 31. The patient, a 75-year-old woman from the provincial capital of Nanjing, is in a critical condition. The case brings the number of infections in the province to eight th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18177.txt | NANJING -- Another human H7N9 case has been found in east China's Jiangsu Province, the provincial health department confirmed on January 31. The patient, a 75-year-old woman from the provincial capital of Nanjing, is in a critical condition. The case brings the number of infections in the province to eight this year. ... | [
"China closes poultry markets.",
"Hospitals have prepared to treat H7N9 cases.",
"People should be careful of eating poultry.",
"Some people can easily be infected with H7N9"
] |
The following statements are true about RDNA research EXCEPT _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
DNA is one of the most important discoveries in science. DNA is the plan for the human being, as a blueprint is the plan for a building. DNA makes a person look the way he does. A person's DNA comes from a mixing of his parents' DNA. That's why a child looks like his parents. But, besides controlling things su... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15199.txt | DNA is one of the most important discoveries in science. DNA is the plan for the human being, as a blueprint is the plan for a building. DNA makes a person look the way he does. A person's DNA comes from a mixing of his parents' DNA. That's why a child looks like his parents. But, besides controlling things such as hei... | [
"the research has been stopped because the created animals carry viruses",
"\"super-trees\" might be widely planted around the world",
"scientists have not completely understood DNA",
"RDNA research will benefit human beings a lot"
] |
David meant to post his mother _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The story is about two old people named David and Rosy Jackson. Both of them had very bad memories. For example, Rosy would forget to cook dinner or take vegetables home after paying for them. David would show up for work on Sundays, thinking it was Monday. One winter they were to take a long plane trip. When ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8697.txt | The story is about two old people named David and Rosy Jackson. Both of them had very bad memories. For example, Rosy would forget to cook dinner or take vegetables home after paying for them. David would show up for work on Sundays, thinking it was Monday. One winter they were to take a long plane trip. When they arri... | [
"two plane tickets",
"a two-pound note",
"the flight insurance",
"an empty envelope"
] |
We learn that as time went by, the author _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was 8:35 am. My girls and I were rushing through the front door of the school as I yelled, "Hurry up! The bell was about to..." RIIIIIIIING! The girls froze and their eyes widened. My shoulders sagged . We were too late.
We were often late for school last year, and every time we ran breathlessly into the at... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10537.txt | It was 8:35 am. My girls and I were rushing through the front door of the school as I yelled, "Hurry up! The bell was about to..." RIIIIIIIING! The girls froze and their eyes widened. My shoulders sagged . We were too late.
We were often late for school last year, and every time we ran breathlessly into the attendance ... | [
"found that other people liked lying to her",
"realized the harm of lying and wanted to change",
"found that shame had a positive effect on her life",
"realized that she could no longer live a healthy life"
] |
Which floor was hit by the second plane? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New York: When the first plane struck 1 World Trade Center at 8:48 am on Tuesday, the people in 2 World Trade Center who saw the instant damage to the other tower realized clearly what they, too, must do: get out fast.
Katherine Ilachinsiki, who had been knocked off her chair by the blast of heat exploding ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15994.txt | New York: When the first plane struck 1 World Trade Center at 8:48 am on Tuesday, the people in 2 World Trade Center who saw the instant damage to the other tower realized clearly what they, too, must do: get out fast.
Katherine Ilachinsiki, who had been knocked off her chair by the blast of heat exploding from the ... | [
"The 91",
"The 103",
"The 60",
"The 79"
] |
According to the author, one had better _ in making a goal in life. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Why can't some people even get an inch of what they dream of becoming? Blame it on pure dreaming and lack of surrounding goals for achieving their dreams.
Setting goals is very significant part of accomplishing and positive actions. It is like scaling a 200 feet construction and marking in the early hours on ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7855.txt | Why can't some people even get an inch of what they dream of becoming? Blame it on pure dreaming and lack of surrounding goals for achieving their dreams.
Setting goals is very significant part of accomplishing and positive actions. It is like scaling a 200 feet construction and marking in the early hours on what feet... | [
"take an active attitude",
"create a scheme as a whole",
"consider the possible troubles",
"check where he is frequently"
] |
What problem did Owen face when he finished his boat? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
DIY sailor Owen Warboys has finally launched his homemade boat -- after spending nearly 30 years building it in his mum's garden.
Owen, 66, a retired engineer from Hordle, New Milton, Hants, first started work on the 40ft--long boat in 1982 because he could not afford to buy his own. He told mum Edith that it ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1687.txt | DIY sailor Owen Warboys has finally launched his homemade boat -- after spending nearly 30 years building it in his mum's garden.
Owen, 66, a retired engineer from Hordle, New Milton, Hants, first started work on the 40ft--long boat in 1982 because he could not afford to buy his own. He told mum Edith that it would onl... | [
"It leaked when lowered into the water",
"It couldn't be sent onto a truck",
"He couldn't afford to hire a crane.",
"He didn't know how to move it out."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On a hot summer day, ice-cold watermelons serve up a delicious treat. Sure, the rosy flesh quenches your thirst . But now there are more reasons than ever for people to reach for a slice of watermelon.
Meet Dr Alison Edwards. She is a scientist at the Agricultural Research Service. Scientists are people who... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6243.txt | On a hot summer day, ice-cold watermelons serve up a delicious treat. Sure, the rosy flesh quenches your thirst . But now there are more reasons than ever for people to reach for a slice of watermelon.
Meet Dr Alison Edwards. She is a scientist at the Agricultural Research Service. Scientists are people who come up ... | [
"Our bodies cannot absorb lycopene.",
"Watermelons are good for us in hot summer.",
"Tomatoes have more lycopene than watermelons do.",
"Lycopene in watermelons is hard for our bodies to absorb."
] |
Ms Fraser mentions those famous women to show _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Girls should take part in competitive sport to build confidence, the leader of a group of girls' schools will argue this week. Helen Fraser, director of the Girls Day School Trust (GDST), will tell the group that sport can help girls cope with failure.
"All girls and not just the sporty ones should take physic... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12856.txt | Girls should take part in competitive sport to build confidence, the leader of a group of girls' schools will argue this week. Helen Fraser, director of the Girls Day School Trust (GDST), will tell the group that sport can help girls cope with failure.
"All girls and not just the sporty ones should take physical exerci... | [
"hard work will pay off",
"it's not easy to be great",
"sport can help girls to succeed",
"it's necessary to balance work and sport"
] |
What are seeds plants that produce naked seeds in cones called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are seeds plants that produce naked seeds in cones called? | gymnosperms | science | null | null | null | angiosperms | cytoplasm | lipids | gymnosperms | Gymnosperms are seed plants that produce naked seeds in cones. There are about 1000 species of gymnosperms. Conifers are the most common group of gymnosperms. The spruce tree in Figure below is an example of a conifer. | null | null | null |
According to the text, who will benefit from a long school year? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An American educational expert, Frederick M. Hess, says that a long summer vacation doesn't make sense in today's world.
This summer, 50 million kids will spend much time talking online, watching TV, playing video games and asking older brothers or sisters to take them to the supermarket. They will also be put... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4745.txt | An American educational expert, Frederick M. Hess, says that a long summer vacation doesn't make sense in today's world.
This summer, 50 million kids will spend much time talking online, watching TV, playing video games and asking older brothers or sisters to take them to the supermarket. They will also be putting thei... | [
"American students, teachers and parents.",
"American students, parents and shop owners.",
"American students, parents and international competitors.",
"American students, teachers and international competitors."
] |
The house is _ years old. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We moved into a beautiful two-story old house. The house was built in 1956. It was repaired in 2003.
At first, really small things began to happen. They didn't make me believe that something was wrong, but as time went on, things started becoming stranger and stranger. Early something was missing, and later on... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7068.txt | We moved into a beautiful two-story old house. The house was built in 1956. It was repaired in 2003.
At first, really small things began to happen. They didn't make me believe that something was wrong, but as time went on, things started becoming stranger and stranger. Early something was missing, and later on it would... | [
"about 97",
"over 100",
"over 200",
"about 60"
] |
Lizzy had $30. She loaned out $15 to her friend. How much will Lizzy have if her friend returned the money with an interest of 20%? | Initially, Lizzy had $30; she loaned out $15 so she has $30-$15 = $<<30-15=15>>15 left
Her friend is returning the $15 with 20% interest for a total of $15+($15*(20/100)) = $<<15+15*(20/100)=18>>18
Lizzy will now have $15+$18 = $<<15+18=33>>33
#### 33 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Lizzy had $30. She loaned out $15 to her friend. How much will Lizzy have if her friend returned the money with an interest of 20%? | Initially, Lizzy had $30; she loaned out $15 so she has $30-$15 = $<<30-15=15>>15 left
Her friend is returning the $15 with 20% interest for a total of $15+($15*(20/100)) = $<<15+15*(20/100)=18>>18
Lizzy will now have $15+$18 = $<<15+18=33>>33
#### 33 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is the finding of the study? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fear may be felt in the heart as well as in the head, according to a study that has found a link between the cycles of a beating heart and the chance of someone feeling fear.
Tests on healthy volunteers found that they were more likely to feel a sense of fear at the moment when their hearts are contracting an... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4084.txt | Fear may be felt in the heart as well as in the head, according to a study that has found a link between the cycles of a beating heart and the chance of someone feeling fear.
Tests on healthy volunteers found that they were more likely to feel a sense of fear at the moment when their hearts are contracting and pumping... | [
"One's heart affects how he feels fear.",
"fear is a result of one's relaxed heartbeat.",
"fear has something to do with one's health.",
"Ones fast heartbeats are likely to cause fear."
] |
What didn't the writer like about Finland from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last year I travelled to Finland. I enjoyed the time in the plane because I knew a friendly man there. He was from Italy, but we had no problem _ with each other. We both talked in English.
When I got to Finland, I visited Espoo, Oulu, Lahti and Tampere. The people there were very friendly. I also spent a lot ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5163.txt | Last year I travelled to Finland. I enjoyed the time in the plane because I knew a friendly man there. He was from Italy, but we had no problem _ with each other. We both talked in English.
When I got to Finland, I visited Espoo, Oulu, Lahti and Tampere. The people there were very friendly. I also spent a lot of time i... | [
"Its sunset.",
"Its people.",
"Its play.",
"Its sea."
] |
What's the author's attitude toward the pupils who suffered from the flood? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Desks and chairs remained in the classroom, but the lovely children have already left us forever. The handprints left on the walls tell us their fear and despair .
Ninety-nine pupils were killed in a flood in Heilongjiang Province on June 10, 2005. They were swept away by violent waters while having class. It ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22539.txt | Desks and chairs remained in the classroom, but the lovely children have already left us forever. The handprints left on the walls tell us their fear and despair .
Ninety-nine pupils were killed in a flood in Heilongjiang Province on June 10, 2005. They were swept away by violent waters while having class. It was a nat... | [
"Regretful",
"Amused",
"Questioning",
"Objective"
] |
The passage mainly tells us _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
English is fast becoming the only language of a new generation of educated Arabs.
This isn't a good thing for the region or the rest of the world. The journalism school at the AUD is the only modern program in the Middle East that allows students to study in Arabic. Still, many students arrive with poorly writ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8035.txt | English is fast becoming the only language of a new generation of educated Arabs.
This isn't a good thing for the region or the rest of the world. The journalism school at the AUD is the only modern program in the Middle East that allows students to study in Arabic. Still, many students arrive with poorly written Arabi... | [
"English is the world's business language",
"the English bias in Saudi Arabia",
"the school education in Saudi Arabia",
"the bilingual balance in China"
] |
The program leaders think the program is worth trying NOT because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
prefix = st1 /San Francisco is going to do what many other cities have already done --- provide free bicycles to the public. The mayor of San Franciscosupports the bicycle program. He wants to improve the terrible traffic problems in the city.
At first, 40 to 60 bikes will be available only to city workers. Pe... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22900.txt | prefix = st1 /San Francisco is going to do what many other cities have already done --- provide free bicycles to the public. The mayor of San Franciscosupports the bicycle program. He wants to improve the terrible traffic problems in the city.
At first, 40 to 60 bikes will be available only to city workers. People will... | [
"there will be more problems",
"they can't solve problems for everyone",
"there will be less cars on the streets anyway",
"there will be more parking spaces"
] |
Tom needs to buy a new gaming system. He trades in his super Nintendo for an original NES. The SNES is worth $150 and the store gives him 80% of that value. He gives $80 and gets back $10 change and a game worth $30. How much was the NES on sale for? | He traded in the SNES for 150*.8=$<<150*.8=120>>120
Including the money he gave, he spent 120+80=$<<120+80=200>>200
He got 10+30=$<<10+30=40>>40 in change
So the NES cost 200-40=$<<200-40=160>>160
#### 160 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tom needs to buy a new gaming system. He trades in his super Nintendo for an original NES. The SNES is worth $150 and the store gives him 80% of that value. He gives $80 and gets back $10 change and a game worth $30. How much was the NES on sale for? | He traded in the SNES for 150*.8=$<<150*.8=120>>120
Including the money he gave, he spent 120+80=$<<120+80=200>>200
He got 10+30=$<<10+30=40>>40 in change
So the NES cost 200-40=$<<200-40=160>>160
#### 160 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is Alford famous for? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you planning to visit Britain? Here are a few suggestions for a beautiful weekend away.
Bournemouth
This famous tourist town has 11 km of beautiful beaches. Last year, 10,000 tourists visited this beautiful town. It's the perfect place to go swimming or sailing. There are lots of lovely parks and gardens t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14945.txt | Are you planning to visit Britain? Here are a few suggestions for a beautiful weekend away.
Bournemouth
This famous tourist town has 11 km of beautiful beaches. Last year, 10,000 tourists visited this beautiful town. It's the perfect place to go swimming or sailing. There are lots of lovely parks and gardens to visit a... | [
"Its stars.",
"Its market.",
"Its windmill.",
"Its nightclubs."
] |
Jane is from _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Jane King. Jane is my first name and King is my family name. I'm twelve. I'm also an English girl.I have a brother. His name is John. He is only five. He is very lovely.
Both my father and mother are teachers. They love their work. They work very hard.
We have a house with a garden. The house is big... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3764.txt | My name is Jane King. Jane is my first name and King is my family name. I'm twelve. I'm also an English girl.I have a brother. His name is John. He is only five. He is very lovely.
Both my father and mother are teachers. They love their work. They work very hard.
We have a house with a garden. The house is big and nice... | [
"America",
"Canada",
"Japan",
"England"
] |
On television children can see _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
American boys and girls love watching television. Some children spend six hours a day in school and four to six hours a day in front of the television set. Some even watch television for eight hours or more on the weekend.
Televisions are like books or films. A child can learn both bad things and good things f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5920.txt | American boys and girls love watching television. Some children spend six hours a day in school and four to six hours a day in front of the television set. Some even watch television for eight hours or more on the weekend.
Televisions are like books or films. A child can learn both bad things and good things from them.... | [
"games",
"big animals",
"oceans",
"almost everything"
] |
To collect riddles, the author suggests _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you don't have anything planned for the day or it's rainy outside and your children are stuck in the house, why not sit around and tell them riddles? Telling riddles will make your family laugh and sometimes even scratch their heads, trying to figure out what the answer is.
Riddles have been a pastime for... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4487.txt | When you don't have anything planned for the day or it's rainy outside and your children are stuck in the house, why not sit around and tell them riddles? Telling riddles will make your family laugh and sometimes even scratch their heads, trying to figure out what the answer is.
Riddles have been a pastime for centurie... | [
"one way",
"two ways",
"three ways",
"four ways"
] |
What is the main difference between the hotel designed by Ale Remizov and other hotels? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The rising sea waters caused by global warming have inspired a Russian architect to design a hotel that could be built on water as well as land.The eco-friendly "Ark" could be constructed in just a few months anywhere in the world, the designer says.
It's called "The Ark",but looks more like a ship sitting ups... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2255.txt | The rising sea waters caused by global warming have inspired a Russian architect to design a hotel that could be built on water as well as land.The eco-friendly "Ark" could be constructed in just a few months anywhere in the world, the designer says.
It's called "The Ark",but looks more like a ship sitting upside down ... | [
"It can be built on water.",
"It is energy-efficient.",
"It is eco-friendly.",
"It has enough living space."
] |
The Haydens' daughter rang her parents _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On Christmas Eve a few years ago an English couple received a very special telephone call. It was only a 20-second call but it was very important. The Haydens' 15-year-old daughter had disappeared six months before. On Christmas Eve she rang them. "I'm phoning to wish a happy Christmas," she said, "I love you.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5236.txt | On Christmas Eve a few years ago an English couple received a very special telephone call. It was only a 20-second call but it was very important. The Haydens' 15-year-old daughter had disappeared six months before. On Christmas Eve she rang them. "I'm phoning to wish a happy Christmas," she said, "I love you."
Ronals ... | [
"because she knew she had done something wrong",
"in order to give them her address",
"to say she was coming home soon",
"in order to comfort her worried parents"
] |
Why was the old man busy taking care of the flowers every day? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An old man lived in a nice house with a large garden. He took care of his flowers all the time, watering and fertilizing them.
One day a young man went by the garden. He looked at the beautiful flowers, imagining how happy he could be if he lived in such a beautiful place. Then ,suddenly he found the old garde... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1632.txt | An old man lived in a nice house with a large garden. He took care of his flowers all the time, watering and fertilizing them.
One day a young man went by the garden. He looked at the beautiful flowers, imagining how happy he could be if he lived in such a beautiful place. Then ,suddenly he found the old gardener was b... | [
"Because he liked doing it.",
"Because it can make him happy.",
"Because everyone enjoyed the happiness these flowers had brought.",
"All the above."
] |
What does Mr. Brown think of Chinese people? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Brown is a teacher. He is from New York, America. He would like to work in China because he likes our country. He thinks Chinese people are very friendly and he likes to live in China. He is happy to work in our school. He likes the school life here. He teaches English. There are 50 students in his class. ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1536.txt | Mr. Brown is a teacher. He is from New York, America. He would like to work in China because he likes our country. He thinks Chinese people are very friendly and he likes to live in China. He is happy to work in our school. He likes the school life here. He teaches English. There are 50 students in his class. Mr. Brown... | [
"Friendly.",
"Beautiful.",
"Interesting.",
"Fun."
] |
The writer smiled while reading the patient message because he knew _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My first reaction was annoyance. It was Friday afternoon, and I was within an hour of finishing my work for the week. As I was leaving, a nurse brought me one more patient message. The statement read: "Mm. Jones called to say that she has had blurred vision ever since her medical test this morning. " I smile... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21895.txt | My first reaction was annoyance. It was Friday afternoon, and I was within an hour of finishing my work for the week. As I was leaving, a nurse brought me one more patient message. The statement read: "Mm. Jones called to say that she has had blurred vision ever since her medical test this morning. " I smiled. Sudde... | [
"Mrs. Jones would ask for more tests",
"the patient was being unreasonable",
"the nurse was joking with him",
"Mrs. Jones would call him"
] |
H.J.Rand's prediction about the year 2000 shows that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When a magazine for high school students asked its readers what life would be like in twenty years, they said: Machines would be run by solar power. Buildings would rotate so they could follow the sun to take maximum advantage of its light and heat. Walls would "give light" and "change color with the push of a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16385.txt | When a magazine for high school students asked its readers what life would be like in twenty years, they said: Machines would be run by solar power. Buildings would rotate so they could follow the sun to take maximum advantage of its light and heat. Walls would "give light" and "change color with the push of a button."... | [
"it is easy to figure out in advance what will happen",
"it is difficult to figure out in advance what will happen",
"only professionals can figure out in advance what will happen",
"very few professionals figure out in advance what will happen"
] |
Isobaric expansion is a process occurring without a change in what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Isobaric expansion is a process occurring without a change in what? | pressure | science | null | null | null | energy | direction | temperature | pressure | isobaric expansion is a process occurring without a change in pressure. | null | null | null |
Leila went to the supermarket to buy food for the Christmas party. She bought apples for 5€, sugar for 3€ and carrots for 17€. She paid with a 50€ bill. How much money does the saleswoman return to her? | To find out how much the saleswoman should give her back, we have to find out first how much she spent. She bought apples for 5€, sugar for 3€ and carrots for 17€, so she spent 5€ + 3€ +17€ = <<5+3+17=25>>25€.
She pays 50€ and the saleswoman must keep 25€, so the seller must give her back 50€ - 25€ = <<50-25=25>>25€
##... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Leila went to the supermarket to buy food for the Christmas party. She bought apples for 5€, sugar for 3€ and carrots for 17€. She paid with a 50€ bill. How much money does the saleswoman return to her? | To find out how much the saleswoman should give her back, we have to find out first how much she spent. She bought apples for 5€, sugar for 3€ and carrots for 17€, so she spent 5€ + 3€ +17€ = <<5+3+17=25>>25€.
She pays 50€ and the saleswoman must keep 25€, so the seller must give her back 50€ - 25€ = <<50-25=25>>25€
##... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following is right? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
These days many students like to make friends online. Most of them think it's interesting to know an unknown person through the Internet. So, many students like to use computers to talk with those friends. And they spend too much time on it. Some of them can not do well in their school work. Their parents ofte... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4766.txt | These days many students like to make friends online. Most of them think it's interesting to know an unknown person through the Internet. So, many students like to use computers to talk with those friends. And they spend too much time on it. Some of them can not do well in their school work. Their parents often don't t... | [
"We should never make friends online.",
"It's necessary for us to talk with our online friends every day.",
"It's really happy that we students do well in school and at home.",
"Making online friends is more important than study."
] |
What can we learn about beavers from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
They don't quite know how to cope with all the dam trouble they've got down in Hampden, Maine. And according to town manager Leslie Stanley, it doesn't look as if things will improve any in the immediate future. "We've got a real annoying problem on our hands," he says.
The annoyance began in late May. About t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13317.txt | They don't quite know how to cope with all the dam trouble they've got down in Hampden, Maine. And according to town manager Leslie Stanley, it doesn't look as if things will improve any in the immediate future. "We've got a real annoying problem on our hands," he says.
The annoyance began in late May. About three mile... | [
"The beavers seem to be stubborn about building dams.",
"The beavers are allowed to be killed when causing trouble.",
"The beavers can't adapt themselves to living in wilderness.",
"The beavers finally returned to the culvert with their young."
] |
Testing what usually requires making observations or performing experiments? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Testing what usually requires making observations or performing experiments? | hypothesis | science | null | null | null | homeostasis | variables | conclusion | hypothesis | Usually, testing a hypothesis requires making observations or performing experiments. In this case, we will look into existing scientific literature to see if either of these hypotheses can be disproved, or if one or both can be supported by the data. | null | null | null |
Nowadays it is common for one to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a wide and deep choice of a career. Whether he's a hand in construction or sitting behind the desk working on a computer, everyone has some ideas of what is an attractive career. However, making a career choice is not simply a matter of following a dream; for most people it means a lot of research and... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2717.txt | There is a wide and deep choice of a career. Whether he's a hand in construction or sitting behind the desk working on a computer, everyone has some ideas of what is an attractive career. However, making a career choice is not simply a matter of following a dream; for most people it means a lot of research and soul sea... | [
"change his job often",
"do the same job all his life",
"find a few good jobs at a time",
"live without a job for many years"
] |
Beginners of storm chasing are advised _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When a storm is coming, most people leave the area as quickly as possible and head for safety. But there are a few people who will get into their cars and go straight for the center of the storm. These people are willing to risk being killed by floods or 100-kilometer-an-hour winds for the excitement of watchi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18144.txt | When a storm is coming, most people leave the area as quickly as possible and head for safety. But there are a few people who will get into their cars and go straight for the center of the storm. These people are willing to risk being killed by floods or 100-kilometer-an-hour winds for the excitement of watching the st... | [
"not to drive in a heavy rain",
"to do it in an organized way",
"not to get too close to a storm",
"to spend more time on it in summer"
] |
Jenn is saving up money to buy a bike. She has 5 jars full of quarters. Each jar can hold 160 quarters. If the bike costs 180 dollars, how much money will she have left over after buying it? | Jenn has 5 * 160 = <<5*160=800>>800 quarters.
The quarters are worth 800 * 0.25 = <<800*0.25=200>>200 dollars.
After buying the bike she will have 200 - 180 = <<200-180=20>>20 dollars left.
#### 20 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jenn is saving up money to buy a bike. She has 5 jars full of quarters. Each jar can hold 160 quarters. If the bike costs 180 dollars, how much money will she have left over after buying it? | Jenn has 5 * 160 = <<5*160=800>>800 quarters.
The quarters are worth 800 * 0.25 = <<800*0.25=200>>200 dollars.
After buying the bike she will have 200 - 180 = <<200-180=20>>20 dollars left.
#### 20 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What type of seed-bearing structure of a flowering plant usually develop into? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of seed-bearing structure of a flowering plant usually develop into? | fruit | science | null | null | null | Apple | Stem | food | fruit | Development of Fruit and Fruit Types After fertilization, the ovary of the flower usually develops into the fruit. Fruits are usually associated with having a sweet taste; however, not all fruits are sweet. Botanically, the term “fruit” is used for a ripened ovary. In most cases, flowers in which fertilization has take... | null | null | null |
Now everything is all right! The balloon is flying across the sky. Where are you going? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever hoped a toy balloon? They are very light. But there are much bigger balloons can fly very high up in the sky. They are big enough to carry people. They are called hot-air balloons.
To make a hot-air balloon go up, turn on the burner . That will make the air inside the balloon hotter. Then the bal... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1350.txt | Have you ever hoped a toy balloon? They are very light. But there are much bigger balloons can fly very high up in the sky. They are big enough to carry people. They are called hot-air balloons.
To make a hot-air balloon go up, turn on the burner . That will make the air inside the balloon hotter. Then the balloon will... | [
"Towards the sun",
"To the seaside",
"Where the wind blows you.",
"To the nearest mountains"
] |
We will be healthy if we _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Early to bed, early to rise , makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
This is an old English saying. Have you heard it before? It means that we must go to bed early in the evening and get up early in the morning. If we do, we shall be healthy. We shall also be rich (wealthy) and clever (wise).
Is this true? Per... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4736.txt | Early to bed, early to rise , makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
This is an old English saying. Have you heard it before? It means that we must go to bed early in the evening and get up early in the morning. If we do, we shall be healthy. We shall also be rich (wealthy) and clever (wise).
Is this true? Perhaps it i... | [
"work at night",
"eat well",
"go to bed early and get up early",
"get up late"
] |
What is Mimi? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Mimi. I'm black and white. I like sitting on the chair in the sun in winter. Do you know my favorite food? It is fish. I don't like apples. I can climb trees. I can sing " Miao, miao". What am I? Can you guess?
Question:
What is Mimi?
Choices:
A. A dog
B. A bird
C. A cat
D. A tiger | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8142.txt | My name is Mimi. I'm black and white. I like sitting on the chair in the sun in winter. Do you know my favorite food? It is fish. I don't like apples. I can climb trees. I can sing " Miao, miao". What am I? Can you guess? | [
"A dog",
"A bird",
"A cat",
"A tiger"
] |
Which would be the best title for this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Having one of those days--or weeks--when everything seems to annoy you? Even if you do nothing about it, your bad mood will probably go away after some time. But with a little effort, you can forget it much faster, often within a day or two.
Walk it off
Exercise is the most popular bad-mood buster. A person w... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15535.txt | Having one of those days--or weeks--when everything seems to annoy you? Even if you do nothing about it, your bad mood will probably go away after some time. But with a little effort, you can forget it much faster, often within a day or two.
Walk it off
Exercise is the most popular bad-mood buster. A person who's in a... | [
"How to Beat a Bad Mood",
"Energy Level and Stress",
"Bad Mood and Our Life",
"How to Control Your Feeling"
] |
Big Ben is the name of a _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People all over the world write to Big Ben. They even send birthday presents. Big Ben is not a person. It's a clock. Big Ben is the great clock hanging up in a tower of the parliament building. The people of London like to see Big Ben's four friendly faces. They like to hear the bell striking on the hour. Bo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3781.txt | People all over the world write to Big Ben. They even send birthday presents. Big Ben is not a person. It's a clock. Big Ben is the great clock hanging up in a tower of the parliament building. The people of London like to see Big Ben's four friendly faces. They like to hear the bell striking on the hour. Bong! Bong!... | [
"building",
"clock",
"beautiful girl",
"city"
] |
What do we know about our healthy hearts? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Smaller than your fist, your healthy heart just goes on and on. It will beat more than 60 times a minute for 70 years or more. That's something that most of us take for granted. But it's an amazing fact.
60 times a minute for 60 minutes is 3,600 times. What physical thing can most of us do 3,600 times in one h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4948.txt | Smaller than your fist, your healthy heart just goes on and on. It will beat more than 60 times a minute for 70 years or more. That's something that most of us take for granted. But it's an amazing fact.
60 times a minute for 60 minutes is 3,600 times. What physical thing can most of us do 3,600 times in one hour? Blin... | [
"our healthy hearts work with many complains as our knees.",
"our healthy hearts can pump 3,600 gallons of blood everyday.",
"our healthy hearts are smaller than our fists.",
"our healthy hearts can beat 60 times in one hour."
] |
Itzhak Perlman can be best described as a man who is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On Nov.18,1995,Itzhak Perlman,the violinist,came on stage to give a concert at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City.
If you have ever been to a Perlman concert, _ him.He was stricken with polio as a child,and so he has braces on both legs and walks with the aid of two crutches .
He walks painfu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6480.txt | On Nov.18,1995,Itzhak Perlman,the violinist,came on stage to give a concert at Avery Fisher Hall at Lincoln Center in New York City.
If you have ever been to a Perlman concert, _ him.He was stricken with polio as a child,and so he has braces on both legs and walks with the aid of two crutches .
He walks painfully, yet ... | [
"clever",
"strong willed",
"humourous",
"quite skilled"
] |
How should you place your foot? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you think of all the ways your body can get hurt---falling off a bike, stepping on a nail, being bitten by a crazed dog---the aches and pains that come from sitting at a computer may not seem like much.
But more doctors are getting worried about just that. If you sit at a PC the wrong way, the nerves and ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2447.txt | When you think of all the ways your body can get hurt---falling off a bike, stepping on a nail, being bitten by a crazed dog---the aches and pains that come from sitting at a computer may not seem like much.
But more doctors are getting worried about just that. If you sit at a PC the wrong way, the nerves and muscles i... | [
"Rest them on a phone book.",
"Rest them on the floor.",
"They should rest flat.",
"They should dangle."
] |
We can infer from the text that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The olinguito is new to science. Although lt has been living in the cloud forests of South Amcrica for some time.
Scientists say the olinguito is the first new carnivore discovered In the Americas in more than 30 years. It is a hairy orange-brown creature with a sweet face and big eyes The animal has small. ro... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4786.txt | The olinguito is new to science. Although lt has been living in the cloud forests of South Amcrica for some time.
Scientists say the olinguito is the first new carnivore discovered In the Americas in more than 30 years. It is a hairy orange-brown creature with a sweet face and big eyes The animal has small. rounded ear... | [
"the olinguito could be made full use of",
"the number of olinguitos is in the conutrol",
"the clinguito is a completely new species up to now",
"people know more and more about animals"
] |
At first the writer thought _ in America. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was sixteen years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn't the first time I had been abroad. Like most English children I learned French at school. And I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn't understand English. But when I went to A... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13874.txt | When I was sixteen years old, I made my first visit to the United States. It wasn't the first time I had been abroad. Like most English children I learned French at school. And I had often been to France, so I was used to speaking a foreign language to people who didn't understand English. But when I went to America I ... | [
"he wouldn't have any language difficulties",
"he would not understand the Americans",
"the Americans might not understand him",
"it wouldn't be an easy and relaxing holiday"
] |
If 800 people dance at the same time,how many squares can be formed? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In America, square dancing has been the most popular form of folk dancing since the early days. In early times, when men and women worked in groups to build a barn or harvest crops, they danced when the work was done. The music came from the violin for the most part, but if there was no one to play a musical... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8570.txt | In America, square dancing has been the most popular form of folk dancing since the early days. In early times, when men and women worked in groups to build a barn or harvest crops, they danced when the work was done. The music came from the violin for the most part, but if there was no one to play a musical instrume... | [
"200 squares.",
"100 squares.",
"400 squares.",
"One big square."
] |
Ambrose believes that the art of storytelling _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
CARDIFF, Wales Poets, singers and musicians from across the globe gathered in prefix = st1 /Walesto celebrate the tradition of storytelling.
"It might seem strange that people still want to listen in the age of watching television, but this is an unusual art form whose time has come again," said David Ambrose,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22246.txt | CARDIFF, Wales Poets, singers and musicians from across the globe gathered in prefix = st1 /Walesto celebrate the tradition of storytelling.
"It might seem strange that people still want to listen in the age of watching television, but this is an unusual art form whose time has come again," said David Ambrose, director... | [
"will be popular again",
"will be more popular than TV",
"started inWales",
"are in the hands of some old people"
] |
What do we know from the letter? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mom,
I'm sorry that I can't go back home for Mother's Day next week. On that day, I'll have to go to an important meeting for my boss, who helps me a lot with my work and life here. But I'll find time to see you at home soon.
Mom, thank you for everything you've done for Tim and me. After Dad died of a he... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5442.txt | Dear Mom,
I'm sorry that I can't go back home for Mother's Day next week. On that day, I'll have to go to an important meeting for my boss, who helps me a lot with my work and life here. But I'll find time to see you at home soon.
Mom, thank you for everything you've done for Tim and me. After Dad died of a heart attac... | [
"David has two brothers.",
"David is unhappy with his boss.",
"David has to work on Mother's Day.",
"Tim will leave home for his job soon."
] |
What type of forces are involved when deposited rock forms deltas or barrier islands? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of forces are involved when deposited rock forms deltas or barrier islands? | constructive forces | science | null | null | null | matter forces | gravity forces | accumulation forces | constructive forces | Rivers and streams flow across continents. They cut away at rock, forming river valleys ( Figure below ). These are destructive forces. The bits and pieces of rock carried by rivers are deposited where rivers meet the oceans. These can form deltas, like the Mississippi River delta. They can also form barrier islands, l... | null | null | null |
Jack has $43 in his piggy bank. He also gets an allowance of $10 a week. If Jack puts half of his allowance into his piggy bank every week, after 8 weeks how much will Jack have in his piggy bank? | Jack saves $10 / 2 = $<<10/2=5.00>>5.00 a week.
Over 8 weeks Jack saves $5.00/week x 8 weeks = $<<5.00*8=40.00>>40.00
In total Jack has $43.00 + $40.00 = $<<43+40=83.00>>83.00 dollars in his piggy bank
#### 83 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jack has $43 in his piggy bank. He also gets an allowance of $10 a week. If Jack puts half of his allowance into his piggy bank every week, after 8 weeks how much will Jack have in his piggy bank? | Jack saves $10 / 2 = $<<10/2=5.00>>5.00 a week.
Over 8 weeks Jack saves $5.00/week x 8 weeks = $<<5.00*8=40.00>>40.00
In total Jack has $43.00 + $40.00 = $<<43+40=83.00>>83.00 dollars in his piggy bank
#### 83 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What happened to Tom's wife later? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a young man, Tom was a famous artist with a wife and two fine sons. One night, his older son was ill. Tom and his wife thought it was nothing serious. But the boy died suddenly that night..
After his son died, Tom always felt very sad. To make matters worse, his wife also left him later, leaving him alone w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5389.txt | As a young man, Tom was a famous artist with a wife and two fine sons. One night, his older son was ill. Tom and his wife thought it was nothing serious. But the boy died suddenly that night..
After his son died, Tom always felt very sad. To make matters worse, his wife also left him later, leaving him alone with his s... | [
"She was mad.",
"She went to work.",
"She died.",
"She was ill."
] |
Where are the ads available to people? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are some highlights in April in Shanghai.
Live Music - Late Night Jazz
Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He's coming with his new 7 - piece band, Herbie's Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don't expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie's t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16925.txt | There are some highlights in April in Shanghai.
Live Music - Late Night Jazz
Enjoy real American jazz from Herbie Davis, the famous trumpet player. He's coming with his new 7 - piece band, Herbie's Heroes. Herbie is known to play well into the early hours, so don't expect to get much sleep. This is Herbie's third visi... | [
"Newspaper",
"Magazine",
"TV",
"Internet"
] |
The best thing to do after a quarrel is to . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
So many of us hold on to little complaints that may have come from an argument ,a misunderstanding,the way we were raised,or some other painful events. Stubbornly,we wait for someone else to reach out to us -- believing this is the only way we can forgive or _ a friendship or family relationship.
A friend of m... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12841.txt | So many of us hold on to little complaints that may have come from an argument ,a misunderstanding,the way we were raised,or some other painful events. Stubbornly,we wait for someone else to reach out to us -- believing this is the only way we can forgive or _ a friendship or family relationship.
A friend of mine,recen... | [
"let go of our own rights",
"realize that you are wrong.",
"expect others to give in",
"apologize to others first."
] |
According to Hilary Riley, a motorway will_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Sir,
I am writing to express my concern about the plans to build a motorway near our village. Haldersham is one of the loveliest villages in England. It is peaceful and quiet, and it is situated in a very attractive valley. There are also several beautiful countryside walks in the surroundings, with a vie... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19907.txt | Dear Sir,
I am writing to express my concern about the plans to build a motorway near our village. Haldersham is one of the loveliest villages in England. It is peaceful and quiet, and it is situated in a very attractive valley. There are also several beautiful countryside walks in the surroundings, with a view of many... | [
"cause high house prices",
"bring people stress",
"provide a convenient life",
"affect the quality of life"
] |
What does the phrase "stood out" mean in the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On my first day in America, I was excited, but nervous as well. It was my dear neighbor Susan who helped me get used to my new life far away from home. There was a knock at the door. When I opened it, Susan came in with a home-made apple pie. She hugged me and said:"You must be the precious Chinese doll!" With... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7734.txt | On my first day in America, I was excited, but nervous as well. It was my dear neighbor Susan who helped me get used to my new life far away from home. There was a knock at the door. When I opened it, Susan came in with a home-made apple pie. She hugged me and said:"You must be the precious Chinese doll!" With a big sm... | [
"To be more eye-catching.",
"To rise up.",
"To be much better.",
"To be strange."
] |
At first, Bradley liked _ better than golf. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Zach drove over to Mary's place. She would be his wife soon. She was in China, visiting her parents. Her son Bradley hadn't gone with her. Bradley was a junior in high school. He neither liked nor disliked Zach, even though he had known Zach for three years. Zach was still trying to get along well with Bradley... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3260.txt | Zach drove over to Mary's place. She would be his wife soon. She was in China, visiting her parents. Her son Bradley hadn't gone with her. Bradley was a junior in high school. He neither liked nor disliked Zach, even though he had known Zach for three years. Zach was still trying to get along well with Bradley.
When Za... | [
"driving",
"video games",
"his lessons",
"a driver's license"
] |
Why did Thomas Nast paint Santa Claus into a fat old man? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Santa Claus is someone who will remain in the hearts of children forever.
Santa C1aus also has some other names: Saint Nicholas, St. Nick, Kris Kringle, Pelznickel. Two of his names-Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas-both come from the Dutch who settled in New York long ago. The Dutch honored this kindly saint wit... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23592.txt | Santa Claus is someone who will remain in the hearts of children forever.
Santa C1aus also has some other names: Saint Nicholas, St. Nick, Kris Kringle, Pelznickel. Two of his names-Santa Claus and Saint Nicholas-both come from the Dutch who settled in New York long ago. The Dutch honored this kindly saint with a yearl... | [
"Because a fat old man looks more kindly than others.",
"Because nobody was sure about what Santa looked like.",
"Because this image had already been the most popular",
"Because he had a nice childhood memory of such a man."
] |
Vanessa wants to buy a dress she saw at the mall, which costs $80, and she already has $20 in savings. Her parents give her $30 every week, but she also spends $10 each weekend at the arcades. How many weeks will she have to wait until she can gather enough money to buy the dress? | Vanessa needs $80 – $20 = $<<80-20=60>>60 to buy the dress.
She manages to gather $30 - $10 = $<<30-10=20>>20 each week
The number of weeks she has to wait is 60 ÷ 20 = <<60/20=3>>3 weeks.
#### 3 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Vanessa wants to buy a dress she saw at the mall, which costs $80, and she already has $20 in savings. Her parents give her $30 every week, but she also spends $10 each weekend at the arcades. How many weeks will she have to wait until she can gather enough money to buy the dress? | Vanessa needs $80 – $20 = $<<80-20=60>>60 to buy the dress.
She manages to gather $30 - $10 = $<<30-10=20>>20 each week
The number of weeks she has to wait is 60 ÷ 20 = <<60/20=3>>3 weeks.
#### 3 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
According to the text, people who suffer bladder cancer _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dogs are known for their sense of smell.They can find missing people and things like bombs and illegal drugs.Now a study suggests that the animal known as man's best friend can even find
bladder cancer.
Cancer cells are thought to produce chemicals with unusual odors .Researchers think dogs have the ability t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19557.txt | Dogs are known for their sense of smell.They can find missing people and things like bombs and illegal drugs.Now a study suggests that the animal known as man's best friend can even find
bladder cancer.
Cancer cells are thought to produce chemicals with unusual odors .Researchers think dogs have the ability to smell t... | [
"often have urine with unusual smell",
"probably smoke cigarettes in their life",
"can easily make dogs lie down",
"are likely to die within nine years"
] |
Which of the following statements is true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A proven method for effective textbook reading is the SQ3R method developed by Francis Robinson. The first is to survey (the S step) the chapter by reading the title, introduction, section headings, summary., and by studying any graphs, tables, illustrations or charts. The purpose of this step is to get an ove... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10992.txt | A proven method for effective textbook reading is the SQ3R method developed by Francis Robinson. The first is to survey (the S step) the chapter by reading the title, introduction, section headings, summary., and by studying any graphs, tables, illustrations or charts. The purpose of this step is to get an overview of ... | [
"In the last step, you should remember all the information.",
"When you finish the last step, you will get both the main idea and the details.",
"The mental conversation involves answering the questions asked by the author.",
"While you are holding a mental conversation you select the important information."
... |
Where did Sam put his schoolbag? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Something bad happened to sam this morning. He fell over and broke his nose in the school hallway. When Sam looked up, he saw his friends. "Are you OK?" They asked him. But he didn't say anything to them. He stood up and ran to the classroom quickly. Sam put his schoolbag on his desk and went out to the school... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6349.txt | Something bad happened to sam this morning. He fell over and broke his nose in the school hallway. When Sam looked up, he saw his friends. "Are you OK?" They asked him. But he didn't say anything to them. He stood up and ran to the classroom quickly. Sam put his schoolbag on his desk and went out to the school hospital... | [
"In the school hallway.",
"In the school hospital.",
"On his desk.",
"On the playground."
] |
How many people are homeless in the U.S according to the Coalition studies? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Coalition for the Homeless is an organization that seeks to _ the needs of the homeless population in the United States. It is a network of offices, some of which provide food and houses for the homeless population, and some of which fight for the passing of laws that would give every American the right to... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1829.txt | The Coalition for the Homeless is an organization that seeks to _ the needs of the homeless population in the United States. It is a network of offices, some of which provide food and houses for the homeless population, and some of which fight for the passing of laws that would give every American the right to a place ... | [
"About 3 million people",
"200 million people",
"39% of the population",
"About one-fifth of the population"
] |
The author believes that children's education should be _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Child care programs help us work towards the future of our children, and right from the time they are born until they graduate. It is our job to look for the best educational programs. One of the most important things of a good child care program or child day care is the teacher to child ratio . It means that... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24027.txt | Child care programs help us work towards the future of our children, and right from the time they are born until they graduate. It is our job to look for the best educational programs. One of the most important things of a good child care program or child day care is the teacher to child ratio . It means that every st... | [
"focused",
"interesting",
"very strict",
"free of charge"
] |
The author says that he is a naturalist rather than a scientist probably because he thinks he _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Looking back on my childhood. I am convinced that naturalists are born and not made. Although we were brought up in the same way, my brothers and sisters soon abandoned their pressed flowers and insects. Unlike them, I had no ear for music and languages. I was not an early reader and I could not do mental ari... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4250.txt | Looking back on my childhood. I am convinced that naturalists are born and not made. Although we were brought up in the same way, my brothers and sisters soon abandoned their pressed flowers and insects. Unlike them, I had no ear for music and languages. I was not an early reader and I could not do mental arithmetic.
... | [
"just rends about other peoples observations and discoveries.",
"Lacks some of the qualities required of scientist.",
"Has a great deal of trouble doing mental arithmetic.",
"Come up with solutions in most natural ways."
] |
Which of the following is true about the second man? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men aboard were able to swim to a small, desert-like island. Not knowing what else to do, the two survivors agreed that they had no alternativethan to pray to God.
However, to find out whose prayers were more powerful, they agreed to divide ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3437.txt | A voyaging ship was wrecked during a storm at sea and only two of the men aboard were able to swim to a small, desert-like island. Not knowing what else to do, the two survivors agreed that they had no alternativethan to pray to God.
However, to find out whose prayers were more powerful, they agreed to divide the terri... | [
"He didn't deserve any blessing from God.",
"None of his prayers was answered by God.",
"He is not brave enough to tell God his needs.",
"His prayer helped his companion get out of trouble."
] |
The rats in Newtown were _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today Newtown is a very clean place. But many years ago, there were millions of rats in Newtown. They attacked the cats and dogs. Sometimes a lot of them knocked down a man or woman walking home at night. The rats were very big in size and they hurt many people.
The government ordered everybody to kill ra... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle908.txt | Today Newtown is a very clean place. But many years ago, there were millions of rats in Newtown. They attacked the cats and dogs. Sometimes a lot of them knocked down a man or woman walking home at night. The rats were very big in size and they hurt many people.
The government ordered everybody to kill rats. Most ... | [
"as big as cats",
"as dangerous as dogs",
"large and many",
"knocked down by the people there"
] |
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