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The University of Oxford did not take in female students until _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford is a unique and historic institution. There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris. From 1878... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9797.txt | As the oldest university in the English-speaking world, Oxford is a unique and historic institution. There is no clear date of foundation, but teaching existed at Oxford in some form in 1096 and developed rapidly from 1167, when Henry II banned English students from attending the University of Paris. From 1878, academi... | [
"2008",
"1878",
"1920",
"1974"
] |
In which place can you get a free gift for buying two tickets? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Hong Kong Disneyland park admission ticket is your passport to a full day of magical adventures. Learn the ways to buy your tickets now.
Three types of 1-day ticket are available:
Ticket Type Price
General Admission Ticket (aged 12--64)
HK $ 499
Child Ticket (aged 3----11) HK $ 355
Senior Ticket (aged 65 or ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13487.txt | A Hong Kong Disneyland park admission ticket is your passport to a full day of magical adventures. Learn the ways to buy your tickets now.
Three types of 1-day ticket are available:
Ticket Type Price
General Admission Ticket (aged 12--64)
HK $ 499
Child Ticket (aged 3----11) HK $ 355
Senior Ticket (aged 65 or above) HK... | [
"Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Express.",
"Asia World-Expo Box Office.",
"Hong Kong Disneyland main Entrance.",
"Disney's Hollywood Hotel."
] |
Why can cliques be harmful? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A clique(,) is a group of friends who hang out together and act in similar ways. Cliques are common feature of the teen years. Members of a clique usually have certain things in common. For example, they might all be good students. Membership in a clique is limited. Not everyone who wants to belong can join.
C... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9436.txt | A clique(,) is a group of friends who hang out together and act in similar ways. Cliques are common feature of the teen years. Members of a clique usually have certain things in common. For example, they might all be good students. Membership in a clique is limited. Not everyone who wants to belong can join.
Cliques ca... | [
"Because kids in there don't have independent thinking.",
"Because kids in there are not allowed to have their own opinions.",
"Because kids in there sometimes are pressured.",
"Because kids in there are forced to lie to their parents."
] |
When you ask how much it cost, it means _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People often say that money talks. They mean that a person with a lot of money can say how he or she wants things done. But it is not easy to earn enough money to gain this kind of power.
Ask anyone in business. They will tell you that it is a jungle out there. The expression probably began because a jungle is... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6386.txt | People often say that money talks. They mean that a person with a lot of money can say how he or she wants things done. But it is not easy to earn enough money to gain this kind of power.
Ask anyone in business. They will tell you that it is a jungle out there. The expression probably began because a jungle is filled w... | [
"you declare you won't be cheated",
"you get down to the real issues",
"you care nothing about the quality",
"you are always caring about money"
] |
Which of the following would be the best title for this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know that a Mom deserves a special gift this year for Mother's Day? Sure, flowers can always brighten Mother's day and a dinner out is always appreciated. However, doesn't she deserve something more personal or something that lasts longer than an evening?
I'm talking about the gift of fitness. Improved ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11391.txt | Do you know that a Mom deserves a special gift this year for Mother's Day? Sure, flowers can always brighten Mother's day and a dinner out is always appreciated. However, doesn't she deserve something more personal or something that lasts longer than an evening?
I'm talking about the gift of fitness. Improved fitness i... | [
"This Mother's Day, Give the gift of Fitness",
"Better Pay Attention to Your Mom's Health",
"Mom Like to Accept the Gift of Fitness",
"Help Your Mom Keep a Good Shape"
] |
What is the name for the cooler, darker areas on the sun’s surface? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the name for the cooler, darker areas on the sun’s surface? | sunspots | science | null | null | null | anomalies | corona | aurora borealis | sunspots | The most noticeable magnetic activity of the Sun is the appearance of sunspots. Sunspots are cooler, darker areas on the Sun’s surface ( Figure below ). Sunspots occur in an 11 year cycle. The number of sunspots begins at a minimum. The number gradually increases to the maximum. Then the number returns to a minimum aga... | null | null | null |
Which of the following is true of a coin? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nearly everyone agrees that money doesn't buy as much as it used to, no matter when you want to spend it. This is certainly true of the paper money that passes so quickly through one's hands. But what about coins that seem to do very little except stay in purses and pockets? Unlike notes, metal money becomes m... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7152.txt | Nearly everyone agrees that money doesn't buy as much as it used to, no matter when you want to spend it. This is certainly true of the paper money that passes so quickly through one's hands. But what about coins that seem to do very little except stay in purses and pockets? Unlike notes, metal money becomes more valua... | [
"The longer it is held, the less valuable it becomes.",
"The more it wears out, the more valuable it becomes.",
"The less it gets scratched, the less it values.",
"The longer it lasts, the more it values."
] |
Archibald and his brother are playing tennis against each other. Archibald has won 12 games and his brother has won 18. What percentage of games has Archibald won? | They have played 30 total games because 12 + 18 = <<12+18=30>>30
The proportion won by Archibald is .4 because 12 / 30 = <<12/30=.4>>.4
The percentage he has won in 40% because .4 x 100% = 40%
#### 40 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Archibald and his brother are playing tennis against each other. Archibald has won 12 games and his brother has won 18. What percentage of games has Archibald won? | They have played 30 total games because 12 + 18 = <<12+18=30>>30
The proportion won by Archibald is .4 because 12 / 30 = <<12/30=.4>>.4
The percentage he has won in 40% because .4 x 100% = 40%
#### 40 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all know how important human life is--it's priceless. It doesn't matter where you are from or what the color of your skins is--all people are human beings. Firstly, we can tell you that the lives of your relatives could depend on your ability to give first aid. If you think highly of human's life, this webs... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4535.txt | We all know how important human life is--it's priceless. It doesn't matter where you are from or what the color of your skins is--all people are human beings. Firstly, we can tell you that the lives of your relatives could depend on your ability to give first aid. If you think highly of human's life, this website is fo... | [
"everyone must learn how to give first aid",
"you should forget about your own safety while giving first aid.",
"when you see an accident you should do nothing but call the police.",
"when calling for help you should give all relevant details."
] |
What can be learned about American alligators? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A group of Mississippi hunters who shot and killed an alligator weighting 910 pounds on Sunday, were amazed when they discovered that the animal already bore injuries caused by musket from the Civil War era. A total of 9 bullets was found, and the various tests and analysis have confirmed that they were ind... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14705.txt | A group of Mississippi hunters who shot and killed an alligator weighting 910 pounds on Sunday, were amazed when they discovered that the animal already bore injuries caused by musket from the Civil War era. A total of 9 bullets was found, and the various tests and analysis have confirmed that they were indeed fired... | [
"They have a lifespan of over 150 years.",
"They can live as long as 70 or 80 years.",
"They weigh as much as 910 pounds on average.",
"They are the biggest alligators of all"
] |
Guadalupe was called as low learner _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In elementary school, Guadalupe Quintanilla was often referred to as a "slow learner" by her teachers. But she really wasn't slow at all. She just didn't understand the language used in the classroom. Her problem was that she didn't speak English. So she left school after the fourth grade.
When Guadalupe grew ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1855.txt | In elementary school, Guadalupe Quintanilla was often referred to as a "slow learner" by her teachers. But she really wasn't slow at all. She just didn't understand the language used in the classroom. Her problem was that she didn't speak English. So she left school after the fourth grade.
When Guadalupe grew up, marri... | [
"to make her study harder",
"because she wasn't clever",
"because she stayed at home",
"because she didn't speak English"
] |
Which do you think is the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Your living room
Feng shui is all about balance. Try to arrange sofas and chairs in a square around a circular table. Avoid an L-shaped arrangement as this leaves a missing corner. The centre of the living room should be left clear. Make sure there is a lot of light, which will promote good energy.
Put plants ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3868.txt | Your living room
Feng shui is all about balance. Try to arrange sofas and chairs in a square around a circular table. Avoid an L-shaped arrangement as this leaves a missing corner. The centre of the living room should be left clear. Make sure there is a lot of light, which will promote good energy.
Put plants in the co... | [
"Feng shui--a magical power.",
"How does positive and negative energy come to you?",
"Change your room to change your life.",
"How to reorganize your furniture."
] |
This passage is mainly written to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1693 the philosopher John Locke warned that children should not be given too much "unhealthy fruit" to eat.Three centuries later, misguided ideas about child-raising are still popular.Many parents fear that their children will die unless ceaselessly watched.In America the law can be equally paranoid .In So... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12578.txt | In 1693 the philosopher John Locke warned that children should not be given too much "unhealthy fruit" to eat.Three centuries later, misguided ideas about child-raising are still popular.Many parents fear that their children will die unless ceaselessly watched.In America the law can be equally paranoid .In South Carol... | [
"urge American laws concerning parenting to be changed",
"advise modern parents to learn from their previous generations",
"persuade stressed parents to learn to relax and give more freedom to their children",
"call on the government to do more to help poor parents with school-age children"
] |
Why does coffee in white cups taste the least sweet? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed across the globe each day, and it's likely that many taste bitter.
Now, a new study suggests that coffee fans can make their drink taste sweeter by simply changing the colour of their cups.
Scientists claim that blue and glass mugs, which are popular in some c... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11091.txt | More than 2.25 billion cups of coffee are consumed across the globe each day, and it's likely that many taste bitter.
Now, a new study suggests that coffee fans can make their drink taste sweeter by simply changing the colour of their cups.
Scientists claim that blue and glass mugs, which are popular in some coffee sho... | [
"Because white cups are not as beautiful as other cups.",
"Because white cups make coffee appear the brownest.",
"Because white cups reduce the sugar in them.",
"Because white cups are better used to serve cakes."
] |
Which of the following words can best describe the designer? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A wallet that looks like a piece of newspaper, an atlas, or an express parcel receipt? Or a business card that looks like a notepad? No kidding.
Bai Minghui, a Beijing-based designer, creates his artwork using Tyvek, a synthetic paper material which is difficult to tear, waterproof and, more importantly, tota... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16931.txt | A wallet that looks like a piece of newspaper, an atlas, or an express parcel receipt? Or a business card that looks like a notepad? No kidding.
Bai Minghui, a Beijing-based designer, creates his artwork using Tyvek, a synthetic paper material which is difficult to tear, waterproof and, more importantly, totally recyc... | [
"diligent",
"creative",
"friendly",
"honest"
] |
How many pairs of chromosomes do human have ? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How many pairs of chromosomes do human have ? | 23 pairs | science | null | null | null | 19 pairs | 12 pairs | 31 pairs | 23 pairs | Human Genome, Chromosomes, and Genes. Each chromosome of the human genome contains many genes as well as noncoding intergenic (between genes) regions. Each pair of chromosomes is shown here in a different color. Notice that there are 23 pairs of chromosomes. | null | null | null |
Tommy Lee' s invention of the unbreakable umbrella was _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We know the famous ones--the Thomas Edisons and the Alexander Graham Bells --but what about the less famous inventors? What about the people who invented the traffic light and the windshield wiper ? Shouldn' t we know who they are?
Joan Mclean thinks so. In fact, Mclean, a professor of physics at Mountain ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10427.txt | We know the famous ones--the Thomas Edisons and the Alexander Graham Bells --but what about the less famous inventors? What about the people who invented the traffic light and the windshield wiper ? Shouldn' t we know who they are?
Joan Mclean thinks so. In fact, Mclean, a professor of physics at Mountain Universit... | [
"not eventually accepted by the umbrella producer",
"inspired by the story behind the windshield wiper",
"due to his dream of being caught in a rainstorm",
"not related to Professor Joan McLean' s lectures"
] |
Two 15-year-old foreign students who want to visit Stonehenge and Oxford University will have to pay at least _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Visit one of the most outstanding prehistoric sites in the United Kingdom, and enjoy amazing historic English attractions. Please notice that every tour starts and ends in London. Have a tour with Visiting Britain.
Stonehenge Direct Tour
Visit one of the most outstanding prehistoric sites in England and in the... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high95.txt | Visit one of the most outstanding prehistoric sites in the United Kingdom, and enjoy amazing historic English attractions. Please notice that every tour starts and ends in London. Have a tour with Visiting Britain.
Stonehenge Direct Tour
Visit one of the most outstanding prehistoric sites in England and in the world: S... | [
"PS136",
"PS170",
"PS110",
"PS126"
] |
How many reasons for language change are mentioned in this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Language is always changing and developing. This isn't a bad thing. If English hadn't changed for a long time, we won't have words to describe telephones, washing machines, computers or some other new things.
Language changes for several reasons. First, it changes because the needs of its speaker change. New t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6713.txt | Language is always changing and developing. This isn't a bad thing. If English hadn't changed for a long time, we won't have words to describe telephones, washing machines, computers or some other new things.
Language changes for several reasons. First, it changes because the needs of its speaker change. New technologi... | [
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5"
] |
In the supermarket,the author was attracted by a new brand of laundry soap for its_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Remember when a trip to the supermarket was nothing more than a boring thing requiring little or no specialized knowledge? You could send your kids into a cart while you did shopping. You always bought the same brands,usually the brands your mother bought. You didn't know about unit pricing,and furthermore,you... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16777.txt | Remember when a trip to the supermarket was nothing more than a boring thing requiring little or no specialized knowledge? You could send your kids into a cart while you did shopping. You always bought the same brands,usually the brands your mother bought. You didn't know about unit pricing,and furthermore,you didn't c... | [
"price",
"claim",
"package",
"shape"
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Something was crying outside. So I went out to see what was happening. A big cat sat by the door. It must run for a long time as it looked tired and dirty. I let it in my house and took out some food; this poor cat ate all, but still looked starving..., so I got my own cats' fish, and the cat ate that too!
My ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2249.txt | Something was crying outside. So I went out to see what was happening. A big cat sat by the door. It must run for a long time as it looked tired and dirty. I let it in my house and took out some food; this poor cat ate all, but still looked starving..., so I got my own cats' fish, and the cat ate that too!
My five-year... | [
"Why the writer didn't want to keep cats any more.",
"How the writer found a cat and raised it.",
"How the writer's family looked after a cat.",
"What the writer did to find the cat's owner."
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
China has been drinking tea since the time of Shennong, 5,000 years ago. Britain's relationship with tea is much shorter, but tea enjoys the pride as the UK's national drink. According to the UK Tea Council, British people drink an average of three cups a day or a national total of 165 million cups every day.
... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12288.txt | China has been drinking tea since the time of Shennong, 5,000 years ago. Britain's relationship with tea is much shorter, but tea enjoys the pride as the UK's national drink. According to the UK Tea Council, British people drink an average of three cups a day or a national total of 165 million cups every day.
With figu... | [
"Tea Breaks cannot make people more active at work.",
"British people drink more tea than people in other countries.",
"Tea break plays an important role in people's life in Britain.",
"A lot of time has been wasted drinking tea in the working day."
] |
What was the matter with Ms. Thatcher after she resigned? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On April 8th, 2013, the world felt sorry because of the death of former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, who died at the age of 87. Besides being the country's longest leader (1979-1990) in the 20th century, she was the first woman to lead Britain. She worked hard and did well in her work, so she was... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9544.txt | On April 8th, 2013, the world felt sorry because of the death of former British Prime Minister, Margaret Thatcher, who died at the age of 87. Besides being the country's longest leader (1979-1990) in the 20th century, she was the first woman to lead Britain. She worked hard and did well in her work, so she was called "... | [
"She couldn't say anything at all.",
"She almost couldn't remember anything.",
"She couldn't walk at all.",
"She couldn't hear anything at all."
] |
The writer didn't like staying in the farm for the following reasons EXCEPT that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Four years ago my sweet mom went to be with her Lord.She did it her way.
I got the call at work, and 1 headed home quickly.Mom and Dad lived on a small farm that they had owned since I was seven.I hated going there every weekend.There was nothing for a young girl to do but watch the one station on the old TV s... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15817.txt | Four years ago my sweet mom went to be with her Lord.She did it her way.
I got the call at work, and 1 headed home quickly.Mom and Dad lived on a small farm that they had owned since I was seven.I hated going there every weekend.There was nothing for a young girl to do but watch the one station on the old TV set, if th... | [
"it was too cold and quiet",
"she could only sing one song in the small farm",
"there was nothing more that could make her excited",
"The place was rustic, with no indoor heat"
] |
What's the author's attitude towards music? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All of us love music; we just differ in the kind of music we like to play and listen to. Music plays a huge part in our life. Even when we were still inside our mother, we heard music. Babies easily fall asleep when they hear lullabies and most mothers believe that making their child listen to music at an ea... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23488.txt | All of us love music; we just differ in the kind of music we like to play and listen to. Music plays a huge part in our life. Even when we were still inside our mother, we heard music. Babies easily fall asleep when they hear lullabies and most mothers believe that making their child listen to music at an early age c... | [
"Doubtful.",
"Critical.",
"Curious.",
"Favorable."
] |
The kind minister would _ if he chose the paper with "live" on it. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once there was a king. He had two old ministers. One was kind and the other was bad. The bad minister often said bad words about the kind minister before the king. The king was very angry.
One day the king said to the bad minister, "Write two words on two pieces of paper. Write 'live' on one piece and 'die' on... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1050.txt | Once there was a king. He had two old ministers. One was kind and the other was bad. The bad minister often said bad words about the kind minister before the king. The king was very angry.
One day the king said to the bad minister, "Write two words on two pieces of paper. Write 'live' on one piece and 'die' on the othe... | [
"die",
"live",
"give it back",
"run"
] |
Why did Kevin stay inside the bathroom alone crying? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One night, I was sitting in my room half listening as my 15-year-old brother Tommy fought with my 12-year-old brother Kevin. I didn't pay attention when Kevin rushed up the stairs with the hurt on his face.
About 20mintes later, as I was walking up-stairs I heard Kevin crying inside the bathroom. I knocked on ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3924.txt | One night, I was sitting in my room half listening as my 15-year-old brother Tommy fought with my 12-year-old brother Kevin. I didn't pay attention when Kevin rushed up the stairs with the hurt on his face.
About 20mintes later, as I was walking up-stairs I heard Kevin crying inside the bathroom. I knocked on the door ... | [
"The writer didn't help him beat Tommy.",
"He felt no love from the family members.",
"He hurt himself when rushing up stairs.",
"He wanted to be alone."
] |
The book "The Woman I Was Born to Be" _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Susan was born as the ninth child in a Catholic family. She suffered from learning disabilities ever since her birth because of her mother's poor health.
School was difficult for Susan and she was bullied because of her different behaviors. Her siblings, who were much older, had life experiences that were unkn... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7187.txt | Susan was born as the ninth child in a Catholic family. She suffered from learning disabilities ever since her birth because of her mother's poor health.
School was difficult for Susan and she was bullied because of her different behaviors. Her siblings, who were much older, had life experiences that were unknown to th... | [
"is always a best-seller",
"is written in a serious voice",
"is full of sad stories",
"contains some photos of Susan"
] |
According to the text, to get a happy life, one should _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was a kid, my Mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at hospital.
On that evening so long ago, my Mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned toast in front of my dad. I rememb... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6367.txt | When I was a kid, my Mom liked to make breakfast food for dinner every now and then. And I remember one night in particular when she had made breakfast after a long, hard day at hospital.
On that evening so long ago, my Mom placed a plate of eggs, sausage and extremely burned toast in front of my dad. I remember waitin... | [
"give help to people in need",
"try to be a perfect person",
"learn from one's mistakes",
"learn to be understanding"
] |
What would be the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
From Japan to Indonesia, a certain kind of pop culture is very hot. But it doesn't come from Hollywood--it's Hallyu , the wave of Korean pop culture that has washed over Asia. It has influenced everything from music to television. And thanks to the Internet and social media, it's now spreading worldwide.
South... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7007.txt | From Japan to Indonesia, a certain kind of pop culture is very hot. But it doesn't come from Hollywood--it's Hallyu , the wave of Korean pop culture that has washed over Asia. It has influenced everything from music to television. And thanks to the Internet and social media, it's now spreading worldwide.
South Korea pr... | [
"K-pop Ranks the First Everywhere",
"Hallyu Makes Waves across the World",
"YouTube Helps Korean Cultures Spread",
"Korean Soap Operas Are Growing in Popularity"
] |
The driver climbed in through the window to | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is a talk by a London taxi driver.
"I've been a taxi driver for nearly ten years. Most London taxi drivers have their own taxis."
"It's a nice job most of time. You meet a lot of people. I always work at night, because there is too much traffic during the day. I live twenty miles outside London and I go t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3373.txt | This is a talk by a London taxi driver.
"I've been a taxi driver for nearly ten years. Most London taxi drivers have their own taxis."
"It's a nice job most of time. You meet a lot of people. I always work at night, because there is too much traffic during the day. I live twenty miles outside London and I go to work at... | [
"get money from the woman",
"return the dog to the woman",
"phone the police",
"see what was happening in the house"
] |
What are materials that can be magnetized called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are materials that can be magnetized called? | ferromagnetic materials | science | null | null | null | Metal material | catalytic materials | interstitial materials | ferromagnetic materials | Only certain materials, called ferromagnetic materials, can be magnetized. They include iron, cobalt, and nickel. Materials that have been magnetized may become temporary or permanent magnets. | null | null | null |
which of the following can NOT help one reduce depression? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Roughly half of college students will have some degree of depression at some point during their time in school . Even more startling , 6.2 percent of college students surveyed in 2012 considered suicide and 1.3 percent attempted it , according to an American College Health Association study released this sprin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7141.txt | Roughly half of college students will have some degree of depression at some point during their time in school . Even more startling , 6.2 percent of college students surveyed in 2012 considered suicide and 1.3 percent attempted it , according to an American College Health Association study released this spring . If yo... | [
"Taking exercise regularly every week",
"Chatting with old friends with Skype",
"Turning to mental health experts for advice",
"Holding parties deep into the night to relax"
] |
A small pizza has 6 slices, a medium pizza has 8 slices whereas a large pizza has 12 slices. How many slices of pizza will you have if you bought a total of 15 pizzas and you know you ordered 4 small pizzas and 5 medium pizzas? | We know that 4 small pizzas and 5 medium pizzas = 4+5 = 9 non-large pizzas were purchased
Because a total of 15 pizzas were purchased then 15 - 9 = <<15-9=6>>6 large pizzas were ordered
If 1 small pizza has 6 slices then 4 small pizzas will have 4 * 6 = <<4*6=24>>24 slices
Similarly, If 1 medium pizza has 8 slices then... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A small pizza has 6 slices, a medium pizza has 8 slices whereas a large pizza has 12 slices. How many slices of pizza will you have if you bought a total of 15 pizzas and you know you ordered 4 small pizzas and 5 medium pizzas? | We know that 4 small pizzas and 5 medium pizzas = 4+5 = 9 non-large pizzas were purchased
Because a total of 15 pizzas were purchased then 15 - 9 = <<15-9=6>>6 large pizzas were ordered
If 1 small pizza has 6 slices then 4 small pizzas will have 4 * 6 = <<4*6=24>>24 slices
Similarly, If 1 medium pizza has 8 slices then... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
In the author's opinion, the most efficient way to reduce carbon is to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you really want to go green, here's good news: eating green is good for you. The very foods with a high carbon cost---meat, pork, dairy products, processed snacks---also tend to be filled with fat and calories. A green diet would be mostly vegetables and fruits, whole grains, fish and lean meats like chicke... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9432.txt | If you really want to go green, here's good news: eating green is good for you. The very foods with a high carbon cost---meat, pork, dairy products, processed snacks---also tend to be filled with fat and calories. A green diet would be mostly vegetables and fruits, whole grains, fish and lean meats like chicken---a die... | [
"eat more vegetables than meat",
"stop raising the cattle",
"plant more grains",
"use less fertilizer"
] |
If you want to send or receive an e-mail, you should first _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How to apply for a free mailbox ? First you have to connect to the Internet and go to the homepage of the ICP providing free mailboxes. Then you will find an icon , an agreement about the rules for using the free mailbox will appear. If you want to go, click the icon "I agree". Then you have to fill in a f... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16179.txt | How to apply for a free mailbox ? First you have to connect to the Internet and go to the homepage of the ICP providing free mailboxes. Then you will find an icon , an agreement about the rules for using the free mailbox will appear. If you want to go, click the icon "I agree". Then you have to fill in a form about... | [
"apply for a mailbox",
"buy a computer",
"go to the post office",
"fill in a form"
] |
Arteries, veins, and capillaries are the three main types of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Arteries, veins, and capillaries are the three main types of what? | blood vessels | science | null | null | null | blood pathways | blood shapes | cell structures | blood vessels | null | null | null | |
What can we learn about the author? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family's last vacation. It was my six-year-old son's winter break form school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4093.txt | Some people will do just about anything to save money. And I am one of them. Take my family's last vacation. It was my six-year-old son's winter break form school, and we were heading home from Fort Lauderdale after a weeklong trip. The flight was overbooked, and Delta, the airline, offered us $400 per person in credit... | [
"She rarely misses a good deal.",
"She seldom makes a compromise.",
"She is very strict with her children",
"She is interested in cheap products."
] |
Which of the following shows the writer's feeling about this accident? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Thoughts on Shenzhen Airport Traffic Accident
March 1 was a very sad day for everyone.
On that day a huge traffic accident happened at the Shenzhen Airport. Nine people lost their lives and 23 people were injured. For those people, it was a night- mare!
To learn a lesson, we must know who caused the accident a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5461.txt | Thoughts on Shenzhen Airport Traffic Accident
March 1 was a very sad day for everyone.
On that day a huge traffic accident happened at the Shenzhen Airport. Nine people lost their lives and 23 people were injured. For those people, it was a night- mare!
To learn a lesson, we must know who caused the accident and why.
T... | [
"Angry.",
"Happy.",
"Sad.",
"Sorry."
] |
Mrs.Green drove her small car to the shops to get something _ a week. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mrs.Green was eighty,but she had a small car,and she always drove to the shops on Saturday and bought her food.She didn't drive fast because she was old,but she drove well and never hit anything.
Sometimes her grandchildren said to her,"Please don't drive your car,grandmother.We can take you to the shops."
But... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3717.txt | Mrs.Green was eighty,but she had a small car,and she always drove to the shops on Saturday and bought her food.She didn't drive fast because she was old,but she drove well and never hit anything.
Sometimes her grandchildren said to her,"Please don't drive your car,grandmother.We can take you to the shops."
But she alwa... | [
"to eat once",
"to wear twice",
"to read once",
"to use six times"
] |
Most of the advertisements emphasize the importance of_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Restaurant Assistant manager
Waiting staff Telephonist
The ideal persons must have certain experience gained in a high quality hotel . Please call personnel on 071722--77333, or send your CV to :
prefix = st1 /Regents Park Hilton , Lodge Road,
London NW87 JTLONDON
REGENTS PARK HILTON
JOIN THE STARS ! FOOD SE... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17525.txt | Restaurant Assistant manager
Waiting staff Telephonist
The ideal persons must have certain experience gained in a high quality hotel . Please call personnel on 071722--77333, or send your CV to :
prefix = st1 /Regents Park Hilton , Lodge Road,
London NW87 JTLONDON
REGENTS PARK HILTON
JOIN THE STARS ! FOOD SERVERS
The... | [
"knowledge",
"techniques",
"diligence",
"experience"
] |
According to"Nash Equilibrium", what will happen if two opponents refuse to cooperate? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John Nash, a Nobel Prize winner and a mathematical genius whose struggle with mental illness was documented in the Oscar-winning film A Beautiful Mind, was killed in a car accident on May 24th, 2015.
Born in West Virginia, Nash displayed a keenness for mathematics early in life,independently proving Femret's l... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18935.txt | John Nash, a Nobel Prize winner and a mathematical genius whose struggle with mental illness was documented in the Oscar-winning film A Beautiful Mind, was killed in a car accident on May 24th, 2015.
Born in West Virginia, Nash displayed a keenness for mathematics early in life,independently proving Femret's little the... | [
"They will get nothing at all.",
"They will get what they really want",
"'They will lose the support from each other",
"They will achieve their maximum objectives."
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
MIANYANG--At a corner of the city's Jiuzhou Stadium, one of the biggest camps set up for those left homeless in the earthquake, 62-year-old Liu Yaorong was leaning against a window on Thursday.
Pointing to a quilt and clothes he received from the local government, he said: "These are all I have. My home collap... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11379.txt | MIANYANG--At a corner of the city's Jiuzhou Stadium, one of the biggest camps set up for those left homeless in the earthquake, 62-year-old Liu Yaorong was leaning against a window on Thursday.
Pointing to a quilt and clothes he received from the local government, he said: "These are all I have. My home collapsed in th... | [
"Liu Yaorong spent 8.5 hours more than usual covering the roads in escaping the flood.",
"The flood was followed by an earthquake in Xuanping in the same day.",
"Liu Yaorong was in time to escape the quake without being hurt.",
"Being healthy, Liu Yaorong was the only old man to escape the flood."
] |
At last, each of the team members kept looking back _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was going to die in Antarctica, I was certain.An image of my frost-covered body, pale and lifeless, filled my mind as I glanced around.In all directions the empty wilderness of Antarctica stretched away from me, the only feature on the landscape was the division between snow and sky.I gazed sadly at my team.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9221.txt | I was going to die in Antarctica, I was certain.An image of my frost-covered body, pale and lifeless, filled my mind as I glanced around.In all directions the empty wilderness of Antarctica stretched away from me, the only feature on the landscape was the division between snow and sky.I gazed sadly at my team.They were... | [
"to avoid being attacked from behind",
"to make sure that none fell behind",
"to check the distance they had covered",
"to keep a record of the route they took"
] |
What is Ms. Kravis' attitude toward one's declaring his/ her learning disability? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Q My daughter is a junior in high school and has been on an individualized education program since fourth grade. She plans to go to college and intends to finish with a master's degree. Her performance is fairly good, but test scores are very low. She has held many leadership and volunteer positions. We have b... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high312.txt | Q My daughter is a junior in high school and has been on an individualized education program since fourth grade. She plans to go to college and intends to finish with a master's degree. Her performance is fairly good, but test scores are very low. She has held many leadership and volunteer positions. We have been advis... | [
"Supportive",
"Opposed",
"Doubtful",
"Unconcerned"
] |
What is the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chinese people call the Spring Festival"Nian". But do you know that Nian was once the name of a monster ? A long time ago, the monster Nian lived in the mountains. It ate animals. But in winter, it could not find food. So it came to villages and ate a lot of people. People were so afraid of Nian that they ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4577.txt | Chinese people call the Spring Festival"Nian". But do you know that Nian was once the name of a monster ? A long time ago, the monster Nian lived in the mountains. It ate animals. But in winter, it could not find food. So it came to villages and ate a lot of people. People were so afraid of Nian that they locked th... | [
"How the Spring Festival Came",
"What People did During Nian",
"How People Celebrated Nian",
"What the Spring Festival was"
] |
Heisenberg owns a pharmacy. He earned a total of $80 from 100 mg amoxicillin and $60 from 500 mg amoxicillin every week. If each capsule of 100 mg amoxicillin costs $5 and each capsule of 500 mg amoxicillin costs $2, how many capsules of amoxicillin does he sell every 2 weeks? | Heisenberg sells a total of $80/5= <<80/5=16>>16 capsules of 100 mg amoxicillin every week.
So, the total number of 100 mg amoxicillin he sells every 2 weeks is 16 x 2= <<16*2=32>>32.
And he sells $60/2= <<60/2=30>>30 capsules of 500 mg amoxicillin every week.
So, the total number of 500 mg amoxicillin he sells every 2... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Heisenberg owns a pharmacy. He earned a total of $80 from 100 mg amoxicillin and $60 from 500 mg amoxicillin every week. If each capsule of 100 mg amoxicillin costs $5 and each capsule of 500 mg amoxicillin costs $2, how many capsules of amoxicillin does he sell every 2 weeks? | Heisenberg sells a total of $80/5= <<80/5=16>>16 capsules of 100 mg amoxicillin every week.
So, the total number of 100 mg amoxicillin he sells every 2 weeks is 16 x 2= <<16*2=32>>32.
And he sells $60/2= <<60/2=30>>30 capsules of 500 mg amoxicillin every week.
So, the total number of 500 mg amoxicillin he sells every 2... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The author may agree that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ask a group of elderly people what it was about their lives that made them happiest overall, and they'll probably mention some warm relationships with family and friends. If you're satisfied with your social life, according to psychologists, you tend to be satisfied with life in general.
From the point of my 5... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10589.txt | Ask a group of elderly people what it was about their lives that made them happiest overall, and they'll probably mention some warm relationships with family and friends. If you're satisfied with your social life, according to psychologists, you tend to be satisfied with life in general.
From the point of my 50s, I'd s... | [
"old-fashioned friendship can help create virtual bonds",
"there's no need for young people to make online friends",
"real-world friendship is a better choice for young people",
"online friendship is an inevitable trend in the modern world"
] |
About one-fourth of the blood pumped with each heartbeat enters arteries serving what organs of digestion? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | About one-fourth of the blood pumped with each heartbeat enters arteries serving what organs of digestion? | intestines | science | null | null | null | lungs | stomach | bowels | intestines | Blood Supply The blood vessels serving the digestive system have two functions. They transport the protein and carbohydrate nutrients absorbed by mucosal cells after food is digested in the lumen. Lipids are absorbed via lacteals, tiny structures of the lymphatic system. The blood vessels’ second function is to supply ... | null | null | null |
According to the passage, the writer wants to tell us _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
American doctors say that mothers who smoke cigarettes before their babies are born may slow the growth of their babies' lungs. They say reduced lung growth could cause the babies to suffer breathing problems and lung diseases later in life. Doctors in Boston, Massachusetts studied 1,000 children. The mothers ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21096.txt | American doctors say that mothers who smoke cigarettes before their babies are born may slow the growth of their babies' lungs. They say reduced lung growth could cause the babies to suffer breathing problems and lung diseases later in life. Doctors in Boston, Massachusetts studied 1,000 children. The mothers of some o... | [
"The danger of cancer increased only for girls and not for sons",
"The children whose mothers smoked had a quarter more cold and breathing diseases than other children later in life",
"The father's smoking influenced a child's chance of suffering from lung cancer",
"The lungs of the children whose mothers smo... |
Jon buys 2 coffees a day from his favorite coffee shop. They cost $2 each. How much does he spend in April? | He spends 2*$2=$<<2*2=4>>4 per day
April has 30 days so he spends $4*30=$<<4*30=120>>120
#### 120 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jon buys 2 coffees a day from his favorite coffee shop. They cost $2 each. How much does he spend in April? | He spends 2*$2=$<<2*2=4>>4 per day
April has 30 days so he spends $4*30=$<<4*30=120>>120
#### 120 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What will raise the speed to more than 1,000 trillion operations a second.? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BEIJING - By the end of 2011 China-made supercomputers will say goodbye to foreign microchips and start using their own "Chinese core ", according to one of the country's leading scientists, Hu Weiwu.
Hu told reporters on Saturday that the "Dawning 6000" supercomputer, developed by the Institute of Computing ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5777.txt | BEIJING - By the end of 2011 China-made supercomputers will say goodbye to foreign microchips and start using their own "Chinese core ", according to one of the country's leading scientists, Hu Weiwu.
Hu told reporters on Saturday that the "Dawning 6000" supercomputer, developed by the Institute of Computing Technolog... | [
"Dawning 6000",
"Loongson microchips",
"DIIC",
"Tianhe-1A"
] |
IPhones' _ can not be listed among the reasons why the writer was addicted to it. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Amy. I'm a 25-year-old graduate student who likes yoga, home-decorating shows and eating spoonfuls of peanut butter straight from the jar. Oh yeah, and I'm an iPhone addict.
I wasn't always an addict. In fact, for many years I told myself I didn't want a fancy cellphone. They seemed like too much wo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11962.txt | My name is Amy. I'm a 25-year-old graduate student who likes yoga, home-decorating shows and eating spoonfuls of peanut butter straight from the jar. Oh yeah, and I'm an iPhone addict.
I wasn't always an addict. In fact, for many years I told myself I didn't want a fancy cellphone. They seemed like too much work, alway... | [
"diverse application",
"excellent service",
"bundle of joy",
"good company"
] |
When it was discovered that the cash machine outside a Sainsbury's store broke down, _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Scores of people queued up to use a cash machine after it started giving out double the money requested.
The cash machine, outside a Sainsbury's store in Barham Road, Hull, attracted a big crowd of people hoping to take advantage of the fault, on Tuesday night. Police officers were eventually sent in to guard ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16255.txt | Scores of people queued up to use a cash machine after it started giving out double the money requested.
The cash machine, outside a Sainsbury's store in Barham Road, Hull, attracted a big crowd of people hoping to take advantage of the fault, on Tuesday night. Police officers were eventually sent in to guard the machi... | [
"people queued up inside the store to buy things",
"people asked the police to protect the cash machine",
"people went to other cash machines to withdraw money",
"people queued up at the cash machine to benefit from the fault"
] |
What can be said about Edward Aldrin? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Apollo 11, carrying Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins, was launched on 16 July, 1969. Five days later they stepped down onto the moon.
Neil Armstrong
On the way there: Of all the wonderful views we had, the most impressive to me was on the way to the Moon when we flew through its shadow. We were... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1947.txt | Apollo 11, carrying Neil Armstrong, Edwin Aldrin and Michael Collins, was launched on 16 July, 1969. Five days later they stepped down onto the moon.
Neil Armstrong
On the way there: Of all the wonderful views we had, the most impressive to me was on the way to the Moon when we flew through its shadow. We were still th... | [
"He landed on the moon alone.",
"He was sent to the moon by Apollo 11.",
"He didn't notice the gravity of the moon.",
"He found it impossible to work on the moon."
] |
An engineer can choose from four different materials to make a heat-resistant handle for a stirring spoon. Which material is least likely to get hot when the spoon is placed in boiling water? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | An engineer can choose from four different materials to make a heat-resistant handle for a stirring spoon. Which material is least likely to get hot when the spoon is placed in boiling water?
Choices:
A. Ceramic
B. Wood
C. Glass
D. Iron | Correct answer: B | science | Mercury_SC_415706 | {
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Why does Gold think people should not use cellphones at table? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's become part of the restaurant table setting: knife, fork, napkin and cell phone.
Distracted dining is the new concern with customers constantly texting friends, uploading a Weibo photo of the meal they're about to chew down or emailing the boss. For many smart-phone users, it's hard just to focus on the... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5050.txt | It's become part of the restaurant table setting: knife, fork, napkin and cell phone.
Distracted dining is the new concern with customers constantly texting friends, uploading a Weibo photo of the meal they're about to chew down or emailing the boss. For many smart-phone users, it's hard just to focus on the meal and... | [
"Because it can cause health problems.",
"Because it will disturb other customers.",
"Because it can get a 5-percent discount on the customers' bills.",
"Because it may prevent people communicating with their companions."
] |
The whole passage tells us about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Taj Mahal is a love story, a sad and beautiful one. If it didn't exist, we would easily imagine that the story of its construction was simply a fairy tale. Three hundred years ago, there lived an Indian emperor called Shah Jahan. His wife was a beautiful and bright woman whom he loved greatly. Her title ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7278.txt | The Taj Mahal is a love story, a sad and beautiful one. If it didn't exist, we would easily imagine that the story of its construction was simply a fairy tale. Three hundred years ago, there lived an Indian emperor called Shah Jahan. His wife was a beautiful and bright woman whom he loved greatly. Her title was Mumta... | [
"a beautiful fairy tale",
"the story of the Taj Mahal",
"white and black marble tombs made for two emperors",
"the love story of Emperor Shah Jahan and his wife"
] |
What's the main idea of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
WHAT sets Spain apart from the rest of Europe? It might be "siestas", the three-hour lunch break that is customary in the country.
The Spanish start work at 8 or 9 am, but in the early afternoon they usually take a three-hour break. After lunch, people can be seen napping in cars or on benches. During ho... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17818.txt | WHAT sets Spain apart from the rest of Europe? It might be "siestas", the three-hour lunch break that is customary in the country.
The Spanish start work at 8 or 9 am, but in the early afternoon they usually take a three-hour break. After lunch, people can be seen napping in cars or on benches. During hot summer ... | [
"Spain hopes to boost its economy by changing its work schedule.",
"Spain will change the time zone to allow families more free time together.",
"Spain's long lunch set it apart from the rest of Europe.",
"The typical workday in Spain includes a long break at lunch."
] |
John weighs 220 pounds when he starts exercising. He manages to lose 10% of his body weight. He then gains back 2 pounds. How much does he weigh at the end? | He lost 220*.1=<<220*.1=22>>22 pounds
So after gaining some weight back he was 22-2=<<22-2=20>>20 pounds lighter than before
So his weight is 220-20=<<220-20=200>>200 pounds
#### 200 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | John weighs 220 pounds when he starts exercising. He manages to lose 10% of his body weight. He then gains back 2 pounds. How much does he weigh at the end? | He lost 220*.1=<<220*.1=22>>22 pounds
So after gaining some weight back he was 22-2=<<22-2=20>>20 pounds lighter than before
So his weight is 220-20=<<220-20=200>>200 pounds
#### 200 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Lily's mother wants Lily to be a _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Editor,
I am unhappy these days.I am a student in Grade 3 of a middle school. I want to be a policewoman in the future. But my mother doesn't like the job. She always says it is too dangerous for a girl to work as a policewoman. She thinks girls should work in the office. She hopes that I can work as a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1723.txt | Dear Editor,
I am unhappy these days.I am a student in Grade 3 of a middle school. I want to be a policewoman in the future. But my mother doesn't like the job. She always says it is too dangerous for a girl to work as a policewoman. She thinks girls should work in the office. She hopes that I can work as a teacher.... | [
"a nurse",
"a teacher",
"a clerk",
"a doctor"
] |
Why are Miresmailli's photos usually not satisfactory? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Saber Miresmailli was on vacation in London when, caught in a bit of traffic on London Bridge, he decided to take a photo of Tower Bridge.
"I noticed the couple," he said. "At that moment, I did not see anyone from the wedding party or a photographer with the couple, so I took several pictures. Usually, my pic... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14149.txt | Saber Miresmailli was on vacation in London when, caught in a bit of traffic on London Bridge, he decided to take a photo of Tower Bridge.
"I noticed the couple," he said. "At that moment, I did not see anyone from the wedding party or a photographer with the couple, so I took several pictures. Usually, my pictures are... | [
"They are not developed in time.",
"He is not good at finding views.",
"He doesn't take enough pictures.",
"He doesn't care much about photograph skills."
] |
Which of the following possible explanations for older student's better achievement is not mentioned in the above passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most people think that the older you get, the harder it is to learn a new language. That is, they believe that children learn more easily and efficiently than adults. Thus, at some point in our lives, maybe around age 12 or 13, we lose the ability to learn languages well. Is this idea a fact or myth ?
Is it tr... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2462.txt | Most people think that the older you get, the harder it is to learn a new language. That is, they believe that children learn more easily and efficiently than adults. Thus, at some point in our lives, maybe around age 12 or 13, we lose the ability to learn languages well. Is this idea a fact or myth ?
Is it true that c... | [
"Adults know more about the world.",
"Adults can use logical thinking",
"Adults have more self-discipline.",
"Adults can read better."
] |
We can NOT book by telephone at _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Beijing is the place to go
.....................................................
Best Beijing of 5 days
From Y=799
2 nights Beijing Hotel
&
2 nights Changcheng Hotel
Book online or call 0541-7666888
www.yangzhoutour.com
.....................................................
Beijing Hotel:
Close to Tian'anmen Sq... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4793.txt | Beijing is the place to go
.....................................................
Best Beijing of 5 days
From Y=799
2 nights Beijing Hotel
&
2 nights Changcheng Hotel
Book online or call 0541-7666888
www.yangzhoutour.com
.....................................................
Beijing Hotel:
Close to Tian'anmen Square
Priz... | [
"9:00 am, Monday",
"9:00 pm, Thursday",
"9:00 am, Saturday",
"9:00 pm, Sunday"
] |
How many teenagers admitted that they had been drunk in the survey carried out by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Children who see their parents drunk are twice likely to get drunk themselves, a survey of young teenagers has suggested. Poor parental supervision also raises the chances of teenage drinking, said the Joesph Rowntree Foundation. If parents don't know where their children are on a Saturday night, or let them w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23003.txt | Children who see their parents drunk are twice likely to get drunk themselves, a survey of young teenagers has suggested. Poor parental supervision also raises the chances of teenage drinking, said the Joesph Rowntree Foundation. If parents don't know where their children are on a Saturday night, or let them watch film... | [
"About 5700.",
"About 1200.",
"About 2800.",
"About 4200."
] |
What can we say about the woman? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day, a poor boy was trying to sell things from door to door to pay for school. He was hungry. Then he decided to ask for a meal at the next house. However, when a nice young woman opened the door, he changed to ask for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry and brought him a large glass of milk. He... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5473.txt | One day, a poor boy was trying to sell things from door to door to pay for school. He was hungry. Then he decided to ask for a meal at the next house. However, when a nice young woman opened the door, he changed to ask for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry and brought him a large glass of milk. He drank it... | [
"She was kind.",
"She was very rich.",
"She knew the boy's mother.",
"She loved the boy very much."
] |
Reisa makes money by _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you live in the United States, you can't have a full-time job until you are 16 years old. At 14 or 15, you work part-time after school or on weekends, and during summer vacation you can work 40 hours each week. Does all that mean that if you are younger than 14, you can't make your own money? Of course not!... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8799.txt | If you live in the United States, you can't have a full-time job until you are 16 years old. At 14 or 15, you work part-time after school or on weekends, and during summer vacation you can work 40 hours each week. Does all that mean that if you are younger than 14, you can't make your own money? Of course not! Kids fro... | [
"cleaning up other people's yard",
"drawing pictures for others",
"writing articles for different magazines",
"knitting dog sweaters."
] |
What can we learn about small talk according to the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People with many different relationships use small talk. The most common types of people to use small talk are those who do not know each other at all. It is also common for people who are only acquaintances , often called a "friend of a friend", to use small talk.
There are certain "safe" topics that people ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13539.txt | People with many different relationships use small talk. The most common types of people to use small talk are those who do not know each other at all. It is also common for people who are only acquaintances , often called a "friend of a friend", to use small talk.
There are certain "safe" topics that people usually m... | [
"Small talk only happens between strangers.",
"When people feel lonely, they will start small talk.",
"Unpleasant comments about another person aren't a \"safe\" topic.",
"Small talk only happens when people want to make friends."
] |
The writer thinks street performers are _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My Town the Best Place to Be!
My town is a great place to live in . It's the best place to enjoy your free time. There are three movie theaters in the town. They are all good, but the one nearest my house is the best. Shopping is also easy, There are many shops and most of them are trendy. They sell very fashi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1950.txt | My Town the Best Place to Be!
My town is a great place to live in . It's the best place to enjoy your free time. There are three movie theaters in the town. They are all good, but the one nearest my house is the best. Shopping is also easy, There are many shops and most of them are trendy. They sell very fashionable cl... | [
"creative",
"boring",
"positive",
"trendy"
] |
People believe in magic because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People turn to magic chiefly as a form of insurance--that is, they use it along with actions that actually bring results. For example, hunters may use a hunting charm . But they also use their hunting skills and knowledge of animals. The charm may give hunters the extra confidence they need to hunt even more ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21867.txt | People turn to magic chiefly as a form of insurance--that is, they use it along with actions that actually bring results. For example, hunters may use a hunting charm . But they also use their hunting skills and knowledge of animals. The charm may give hunters the extra confidence they need to hunt even more successfu... | [
"magic powers are greater than natural powers",
"magic can turn dreams into reality",
"they are not sure of themselves",
"magic can bring good results"
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you felt annoyed when a cellphone rings during the class? Something must be done to stop this.Now in New York City, USA,a rule is carried out in schools.Students can't even bring cellphones to schoo1.Is it a good thing or not?
Anxious parents say that cellphones are an important tool in holding New York c... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22881.txt | Have you felt annoyed when a cellphone rings during the class? Something must be done to stop this.Now in New York City, USA,a rule is carried out in schools.Students can't even bring cellphones to schoo1.Is it a good thing or not?
Anxious parents say that cellphones are an important tool in holding New York city's fam... | [
"Many American parents don't think cellphones are necessary for the students.",
"Cellphones only bring troubles to the school life.",
"Cellphones connect children with their families when they are outside.",
"All the school children agreed not to use cellphones at school."
] |
We can see ads _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Open today's newspaper. What do you see? Ads! Turn on the TV. Still more ads! Everywhere you look, someone has something to sell.
Here are some ways ads get us to buy.
Some ads use famous people. Stars are paid to sell a product. Think about it. Do they really know about medicine? Do they know about soft d... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6996.txt | Open today's newspaper. What do you see? Ads! Turn on the TV. Still more ads! Everywhere you look, someone has something to sell.
Here are some ways ads get us to buy.
Some ads use famous people. Stars are paid to sell a product. Think about it. Do they really know about medicine? Do they know about soft drinks? T... | [
"on TV",
"in magazines",
"in newspapers",
"all the above"
] |
Consuming nations of natural gas need to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As demand for power and fuel grows steadily in the coming decades, we must consider every possible energy source on hand if we're to meet the world's needs. And because clean natural gas is found in great plenty, there is little doubt that it will play a major role on the world energy stage in this century, mu... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5136.txt | As demand for power and fuel grows steadily in the coming decades, we must consider every possible energy source on hand if we're to meet the world's needs. And because clean natural gas is found in great plenty, there is little doubt that it will play a major role on the world energy stage in this century, much like o... | [
"change the rules of the game",
"open markets in their backyards",
"build pretty facilities along the coast",
"have long-term policies for gas supply"
] |
According to the text, the man_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There once was a very wealthy man who had made great achievement. He had more money than he could ever spend, and he was admired and looked up to by his neighbors. Still,he knew that something was missing in his life. He wasn't happy. All his life he had been striving for happiness, but he had never been able ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17596.txt | There once was a very wealthy man who had made great achievement. He had more money than he could ever spend, and he was admired and looked up to by his neighbors. Still,he knew that something was missing in his life. He wasn't happy. All his life he had been striving for happiness, but he had never been able to find i... | [
"was not happy because of his wealth and success",
"wasn't popular with people of his neighbors",
"would regret for what he had done",
"found the secret of happiness at last"
] |
All the blood in the human body is filtered about 60 times a day by what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | All the blood in the human body is filtered about 60 times a day by what? | kidneys | science | null | null | null | liver | lungs | heart | kidneys | blood containing the metabolic wastes from cells. All the blood in the human body is filtered about 60 times a day by the kidneys. The nephrons remove wastes, concentrate them, and form urine that is collected in the bladder. Internally, the kidney has three regions—an outer cortex, a medulla in the middle, and the ren... | null | null | null |
Which theory explains how populations of organisms can change over time? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which theory explains how populations of organisms can change over time? | evolution by natural selection | science | null | null | null | intelligent selection | free by natural selection | changes by natural selection | evolution by natural selection | The theory of evolution by natural selection explains how populations of organisms can change over time. As environments change, so must the traits of organisms if they are to survive in the new conditions. Evolution by natural selection explains how this happens. It also explains why there are so many different specie... | null | null | null |
According to the text, the climate of the world seems to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a definite possibility that the climate of the world may be changing. Some scientists imagine that this could even mean the beginning of another ice age. The effects of such a change in climate on the human population of the world would be amazing.
Recent research suggests that the general warming tre... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18400.txt | There is a definite possibility that the climate of the world may be changing. Some scientists imagine that this could even mean the beginning of another ice age. The effects of such a change in climate on the human population of the world would be amazing.
Recent research suggests that the general warming trend of the... | [
"be getting colder",
"be getting warmer",
"remain the same in the past ten years",
"have good effects on the world's population"
] |
According to Zogby International, e-cigarettes _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Should e-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes) be a new choice for the smokers trying to get rid of the habit? Reactions from Americans are mixed. More than half of the people questioned in a survey think e-cigarettes should be controlled by the US Food and Drug Administration, but 47 percent believe the e-cigare... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3872.txt | Should e-cigarettes (electronic cigarettes) be a new choice for the smokers trying to get rid of the habit? Reactions from Americans are mixed. More than half of the people questioned in a survey think e-cigarettes should be controlled by the US Food and Drug Administration, but 47 percent believe the e-cigarettes shou... | [
"are much safer than common cigarettes",
"are popular among people who want to quit smoking",
"will take the place of traditional cigarettes",
"are produced in a safer way by manufacturers"
] |
Daffodils are plants that can perform both asexual and sexual reproduction. How does a daffodil population benefit more by reproducing sexually than asexually? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Daffodils are plants that can perform both asexual and sexual reproduction. How does a daffodil population benefit more by reproducing sexually than asexually?
Choices:
A. It can reproduce more rapidly.
B. It can adapt faster to its environment.
C. It can increase the diversity of inherited traits.
D. It can eliminate... | Correct answer: C | science | Mercury_7181668 | {
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_ can speak some Chinese . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm John.My father is a factory manager.He comes from America.My mother is a teacher.She's English.She can speak some Chinese.She is an English teacher at schoo1.I'm a student in my mother's schoo1.At school I can play with my Chinese friends.We can play football,basketball and table tennis.My mother can play ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6060.txt | I'm John.My father is a factory manager.He comes from America.My mother is a teacher.She's English.She can speak some Chinese.She is an English teacher at schoo1.I'm a student in my mother's schoo1.At school I can play with my Chinese friends.We can play football,basketball and table tennis.My mother can play the piano... | [
"John",
"John's mother",
"John's father",
"John's friends"
] |
From the reading, we know that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a cold winter, a couple had to move out of their big house because of bankruptcy . The husband worked day and night to support the family but with no care of his wife. So she thought, "he doesn't love me anymore, he just thinks about his work".
One day, she wanted to take a shower, but her husband stopped h... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7732.txt | In a cold winter, a couple had to move out of their big house because of bankruptcy . The husband worked day and night to support the family but with no care of his wife. So she thought, "he doesn't love me anymore, he just thinks about his work".
One day, she wanted to take a shower, but her husband stopped her at the... | [
"the man loved his wife very much",
"the woman didn't love her husband",
"the man was poor before",
"the woman had no job"
] |
What do education experts recommend students to do? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As most university students are packing their bags,boarding trains or flying home for the Spring Festival,some will stay behind to spend the holiday on campus.
Zhou Yunyun,22,a senior finance major at Jilin University,has decided that instead of traveling to Hainan province,he will kill the time by playing com... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4397.txt | As most university students are packing their bags,boarding trains or flying home for the Spring Festival,some will stay behind to spend the holiday on campus.
Zhou Yunyun,22,a senior finance major at Jilin University,has decided that instead of traveling to Hainan province,he will kill the time by playing computer gam... | [
"To do some traveling.",
"To stay more with families.",
"To find empty seats in classrooms.",
"To experience real lire and communication."
] |
Which of the following sentence is TRUE according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Clinton and his 13-year-old son Tony are baseball fans. Last October 10th was Tony's birthday, so Mr. Clinton decided to drive him to New York, for the first game of the World Series . They had no ticket but hoped to buy a pair from others.
After they arrived, they walked in the street for two hours, carr... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4999.txt | Mr. Clinton and his 13-year-old son Tony are baseball fans. Last October 10th was Tony's birthday, so Mr. Clinton decided to drive him to New York, for the first game of the World Series . They had no ticket but hoped to buy a pair from others.
After they arrived, they walked in the street for two hours, carrying a si... | [
"Mr. Clinton hoped to buy the tickets at the ticket office.",
"Mr. Clinton and his son were very thankful after getting the tickets.",
"Jackson's dream of going to a World Series game came true in the end.",
"Jackson was ill in hospital and couldn't watch the World Series game."
] |
We can infer from the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While traveling satisfies different needs of various types of people, most serious adventurers hope to make some connections while they're experiencing another culture. Discovering another way of life is fascinating, and leads to a deeper understanding of one's own culture as well. However, it can be difficult... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18904.txt | While traveling satisfies different needs of various types of people, most serious adventurers hope to make some connections while they're experiencing another culture. Discovering another way of life is fascinating, and leads to a deeper understanding of one's own culture as well. However, it can be difficult to get t... | [
"it's easy to know people and customs if you spend your travel time at a hotel",
"everyone likes to travel to another culture through couchsurfing",
"you should not exchange any information before your first meeting",
"all people do not accept couch surfing with delight"
] |
We can learn from the passage that Malala is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On October 10, 2014, Malala, 17, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for struggling for the right of children to education. Malala is the youngest Nobel winner in history.
Malala Yousafzai has never been ordinary. When she was just 11, she started blogging about the Taliban takeover of her hometown of Mingora,... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12834.txt | On October 10, 2014, Malala, 17, was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for struggling for the right of children to education. Malala is the youngest Nobel winner in history.
Malala Yousafzai has never been ordinary. When she was just 11, she started blogging about the Taliban takeover of her hometown of Mingora, Pakistan... | [
"creative and outgoing",
"strict and stubborn",
"simple and warm-hearted",
"brave and determined"
] |
Making an equal number of drums of paint each day, a paint mixer takes three days to make 18 drums of paint. How many days will it take for him to make 360 drums of paint? | If a paint mixer takes three days to make 18 drums of paint in a day, he makes 18/3=<<18/3=6>>6 drums of paint.
The number of days it will take for him to make 360 drums of paint, making 6 drums a day, is 360/6=<<360/6=60>>60 days.
#### 60 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Making an equal number of drums of paint each day, a paint mixer takes three days to make 18 drums of paint. How many days will it take for him to make 360 drums of paint? | If a paint mixer takes three days to make 18 drums of paint in a day, he makes 18/3=<<18/3=6>>6 drums of paint.
The number of days it will take for him to make 360 drums of paint, making 6 drums a day, is 360/6=<<360/6=60>>60 days.
#### 60 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The black hole _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A black hole is created when a large star burns out. Like our sun, stars are unbelievably hot furnaces that burn their own matter as fuel. When most of the fuel is used up, the star begins to die.
The death of a star is not a quiet event. First there is a huge explosion. As its outer layer is blasted off int... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7419.txt | A black hole is created when a large star burns out. Like our sun, stars are unbelievably hot furnaces that burn their own matter as fuel. When most of the fuel is used up, the star begins to die.
The death of a star is not a quiet event. First there is a huge explosion. As its outer layer is blasted off into space, ... | [
"continues becoming smaller and smaller all the time",
"goes into another universe and becomes a white hole",
"can pull in everything we know of in the world",
"will appear at another place at a different time"
] |
Jim looks like his _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is a teacher's family . The father's name is Lake Smith . He's forty - four . The mother's name is Kate Smith . She's forty - two . The Smiths have a son , Jim , and a daughter , Ann . Jim is fourteen , and Ann is twelve . The son looks like his father , and the daughter looks like her mother . They are a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7648.txt | This is a teacher's family . The father's name is Lake Smith . He's forty - four . The mother's name is Kate Smith . She's forty - two . The Smiths have a son , Jim , and a daughter , Ann . Jim is fourteen , and Ann is twelve . The son looks like his father , and the daughter looks like her mother . They are all in No.... | [
"father",
"mother",
"aunt",
"uncle"
] |
The best title of this passage is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Christmas in Australia is often very hot. Whereas the northern hemisphere is in the middle of winter, Australians are baking in summer heat. It is not unusual to have Christmas Day well into the mid 30 degrees Celsius, or near 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
A traditional meal includes a turkey dinner, with ham, and p... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8914.txt | Christmas in Australia is often very hot. Whereas the northern hemisphere is in the middle of winter, Australians are baking in summer heat. It is not unusual to have Christmas Day well into the mid 30 degrees Celsius, or near 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
A traditional meal includes a turkey dinner, with ham, and pork. A fl... | [
"Sydney's Eastern Suburbs",
"Christmas meals in Australia",
"Christmas in Australia",
"Christmas shopping in Australia"
] |
What's the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Barcelonabased architects of the Galactic Suite Space Resort say it will cost $4.4 million for a threenight stay at the hotel. This price also includes an eightweek training course on an island. During their stay, guests would see the sunrise 15 times a day and travel around the world every 80 minutes.
... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20495.txt | The Barcelonabased architects of the Galactic Suite Space Resort say it will cost $4.4 million for a threenight stay at the hotel. This price also includes an eightweek training course on an island. During their stay, guests would see the sunrise 15 times a day and travel around the world every 80 minutes.
Galactic ... | [
"The world's first space hotel is to open in 2012.",
"The world's first commercial spaceport is being built.",
"Space tourism:a surprising new industry.",
"Space travel will become common in 15 years."
] |
Which of the following is NOT right? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This week, 46-year-old Randy Pausch said goodbye to his students at Carnegie Mellon University with the last lecture called "How to Live Your Childhood Dreams" on his life's journey and the lessons he's learned. In the lecture, he showed the audience how serious his illness was and admitted it was "an elephant... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22055.txt | This week, 46-year-old Randy Pausch said goodbye to his students at Carnegie Mellon University with the last lecture called "How to Live Your Childhood Dreams" on his life's journey and the lessons he's learned. In the lecture, he showed the audience how serious his illness was and admitted it was "an elephant in the r... | [
"Randy's children are still young.",
"Randy is a visiting professor in Carnegie Mellon.",
"Randy is probably known in Pittsburgh.",
"Randy is optimistic though he is in a poor state of health."
] |
What does Francine Blau really mean by his words? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The US recession has opened up the biggest gap between male and female unemployment rates since records began in 1948, as men bear the blow of the economy's decline.
Men have lost almost 80% of the 5.1 million jobs since the recession started, pushing the male unemployment rate to 8.8%. The female jobless ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23382.txt | The US recession has opened up the biggest gap between male and female unemployment rates since records began in 1948, as men bear the blow of the economy's decline.
Men have lost almost 80% of the 5.1 million jobs since the recession started, pushing the male unemployment rate to 8.8%. The female jobless rate has ... | [
"Most households in the USdepend entirely on the female income.",
"The female superiority in certain sectors may continue for the moment.",
"Men won't dominate industries like building and manufacturing as they once did.",
"Little difference existed between the rates of male and female joblessness in the past... |
A department store displays a 20% discount on all fixtures. What will be the new price of a 25 cm high bedside lamp that was worth $120? | The amount of the discount is $120 x 0.2 = $<<120*0.2=24>>24.
The new price will be $120 – $24 = $<<120-24=96>>96.
#### 96 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A department store displays a 20% discount on all fixtures. What will be the new price of a 25 cm high bedside lamp that was worth $120? | The amount of the discount is $120 x 0.2 = $<<120*0.2=24>>24.
The new price will be $120 – $24 = $<<120-24=96>>96.
#### 96 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
If you want to give a gift to a friend who is sad, which of the following is the bestaccording to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
David: I like blue. I have a clothes shop, and I find when I changed the wall's color to blue, my clothes sold better. Someone told me that blue can make people feel safe.
Mary: I'm a nurse. I heard that green can make people feel energetic. Because it's the color of nature, it can also give people a feeling o... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3242.txt | David: I like blue. I have a clothes shop, and I find when I changed the wall's color to blue, my clothes sold better. Someone told me that blue can make people feel safe.
Mary: I'm a nurse. I heard that green can make people feel energetic. Because it's the color of nature, it can also give people a feeling of hope. I... | [
"A blue cup.",
"A green pencil case.",
"An orange coat",
"A black wallet"
] |
What is the polite way when you ask for help? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We often ask for information or help, especially when we visit a foreign country. So knowing how to ask for information politely is important. In English, "Where are the restrooms?" and "Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?" are correct English, but the first could sound rude . It's important to ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6080.txt | We often ask for information or help, especially when we visit a foreign country. So knowing how to ask for information politely is important. In English, "Where are the restrooms?" and "Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?" are correct English, but the first could sound rude . It's important to use corre... | [
"Pass me the watch, Li Tao.",
"Where is the supermarket?",
"Tell me where I can find a bank.",
"Excuse me, how could I get to the book shop?"
] |
Charlie kept the tin heart all the time because it reminded him _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
After 20 years as a full-time wife and mother, I decided to be a school bus driver for I loved kids. After hard practice, by the time school started that year I'd gotten the hang of it. I was happy in my new work. I became a combination of chauffeur, nurse and friend. And if the kids needed it, I'd put on my "... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11930.txt | After 20 years as a full-time wife and mother, I decided to be a school bus driver for I loved kids. After hard practice, by the time school started that year I'd gotten the hang of it. I was happy in my new work. I became a combination of chauffeur, nurse and friend. And if the kids needed it, I'd put on my "Tough Big... | [
"it was a Christmas gift from Polly",
"it once gave him warmth",
"someone there cared him",
"it was once a shame to him"
] |
Which of the following is the best title? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A teddy bear from Cumbria is launching into space to raise cash for charity .
Terence, an experienced traveller who has been to Iraq, will be the guest of honour on aviation legend Burt Rutan's Spaceship One when it flies above Earth. The mission takes off from California on September 29, and on his return th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7442.txt | A teddy bear from Cumbria is launching into space to raise cash for charity .
Terence, an experienced traveller who has been to Iraq, will be the guest of honour on aviation legend Burt Rutan's Spaceship One when it flies above Earth. The mission takes off from California on September 29, and on his return the cuddly ... | [
"Teddy bear astronaut to lift off",
"Spaceship One to lift off",
"Space flight",
"The toy bear will be auctioned off"
] |
How can we master English well? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Learning English is one of the few things I have been doing consistently over the past 16 years.Like most Chinese students, I started learning English because it was a compulsory course in my middle school.More importantly, English was a central subject for the college entrance exam.
At that time, studying E... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20105.txt | Learning English is one of the few things I have been doing consistently over the past 16 years.Like most Chinese students, I started learning English because it was a compulsory course in my middle school.More importantly, English was a central subject for the college entrance exam.
At that time, studying English wa... | [
"We need more mechanical memorization.",
"We should read and recite more books.",
"We should study English as well as its culture and use it more.",
"We can study hard in classrooms and houses and get high marks in exams."
] |
People with osteoporosis have an increase risk of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | People with osteoporosis have an increase risk of what? | bone fractures | science | null | null | null | weight loss | cancer | muscle loss | bone fractures | People with osteoporosis have an increased risk of bone fractures. A bone fracture is a crack or break in bone. Even if you have healthy bones, you may fracture a bone if too much stress is placed on it. This could happen in a car crash or while playing a sport. Wearing a seatbelt when you ride in a motor vehicle and w... | null | null | null |
From the passage, we can see that the living statues perform in the street in order to_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a living statue, just as the name implies, somebody transforms himself or herself into a statue. Last year, I came across an article in a magazine describing living statues in the streets of some Australian cities. The article was vividly written, except that there was not even a single picture; one could o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22941.txt | In a living statue, just as the name implies, somebody transforms himself or herself into a statue. Last year, I came across an article in a magazine describing living statues in the streets of some Australian cities. The article was vividly written, except that there was not even a single picture; one could only imagi... | [
"show off",
"beautify the city",
"make tourists happy",
"make a living"
] |
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