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What's the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A company has just launched what it calls "the world's first free standardized English test" recently. Anyone can take the test for free. The new exam is called the EFSET, which is short for Education First Standardized English Test. The company, Education First, is known by the letters EF.
It is estimated tha... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14548.txt | A company has just launched what it calls "the world's first free standardized English test" recently. Anyone can take the test for free. The new exam is called the EFSET, which is short for Education First Standardized English Test. The company, Education First, is known by the letters EF.
It is estimated that there a... | [
"How to get ready for the EFSET",
"Different ways to test English learners in the world",
"The new software developed by Education First",
"The free EFSET-- an online test for English learners"
] |
Population growth is determined by rates of birth, death, immigration, and what else? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Population growth is determined by rates of birth, death, immigration, and what else? | emigration | science | null | null | null | exploitation | excitation | relaxation | emigration | Population growth is determined by rates of birth, death, immigration, and emigration. | null | null | null |
The passage is mainly written for those who _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Moving should be an exciting time -- you're off to a new home, maybe moving up to a larger home. But for many people, moving turns into a stressful experience. It doesn't have to be that way. Some planning and a little research can make your next move the best one ever.
Organization is the key to a succ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21512.txt | Moving should be an exciting time -- you're off to a new home, maybe moving up to a larger home. But for many people, moving turns into a stressful experience. It doesn't have to be that way. Some planning and a little research can make your next move the best one ever.
Organization is the key to a successful mo... | [
"help others move to a new home",
"offer rental services to others",
"prepare to move to a new home",
"like outside activities"
] |
Mari Andre was killed when he _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In a mountainous area of Brazil, there is a kind of beautiful butterfly which can kill men. If people meet them, they will come down in great quantities to bite and kill, sucking blood and flesh through the wounds they cause.
In June, 1966, a boy named Marl Andre who went into the mountains in search of butter... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3531.txt | In a mountainous area of Brazil, there is a kind of beautiful butterfly which can kill men. If people meet them, they will come down in great quantities to bite and kill, sucking blood and flesh through the wounds they cause.
In June, 1966, a boy named Marl Andre who went into the mountains in search of butterfly speci... | [
"went to Brazil",
"tried to catch a butterfly",
"entered the mountains",
"raised a net"
] |
What's the meaning of t _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you go into the forest with friends, stay with them .If you don't , you may get lost, this is what you should do .Sit down and stay where you are .Don't try to find your friends ---let them find you instead .You can help them find you by staying in one place. There is another way to help your friends or oth... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13169.txt | If you go into the forest with friends, stay with them .If you don't , you may get lost, this is what you should do .Sit down and stay where you are .Don't try to find your friends ---let them find you instead .You can help them find you by staying in one place. There is another way to help your friends or other people... | [
"Drop branches to look for water",
"Pick off branches to build another house",
"Use branches to make a bed",
"Leave branches to find your way back"
] |
Which of the following statement is true about Smart Goggles? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You're rushing to get out of the door for a meeting, but you just can't seem to find your car keys. Or you've got tickets booked for a Caribbean cruise , but your passport disappeared. Or maybe you've just come back from a grocery store tour and realized...Hey, did I leave my baby in the checkout line?
Ok, yo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5035.txt | You're rushing to get out of the door for a meeting, but you just can't seem to find your car keys. Or you've got tickets booked for a Caribbean cruise , but your passport disappeared. Or maybe you've just come back from a grocery store tour and realized...Hey, did I leave my baby in the checkout line?
Ok, you've prob... | [
"They're a search engine used on the Internet.",
"They're a camera with recognition software.",
"They're software used in computers.",
"They're sunglasses protecting our eyes."
] |
What parts of the planet does solar energy have difficulty reaching? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What parts of the planet does solar energy have difficulty reaching? | poles | science | null | null | null | equators | oceans | deserts | poles | Much less solar energy gets to the poles. | null | null | null |
What did Alfred and Anthony think caused their heart problems? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A sense of humor is just one of the many things shared by Alfred and Anthony Melillo, 64-year-old twin brothers from East Haven who made history in February 2002. On Christmas Eve, 1992, Anthony had a heart transplant from a 21-year-old donor. Two days before Valentine's Day in 2002, Alfred received a 19-year-... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16714.txt | A sense of humor is just one of the many things shared by Alfred and Anthony Melillo, 64-year-old twin brothers from East Haven who made history in February 2002. On Christmas Eve, 1992, Anthony had a heart transplant from a 21-year-old donor. Two days before Valentine's Day in 2002, Alfred received a 19-year-old heart... | [
"Exercise.",
"Diet.",
"Laziness.",
"Medicines."
] |
They had lunch _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last winter vacation, our class went to Xiangshan for a trip.Though the weather was a little cold, it was sunny.
At six in the morning we met at the school gate.We took a bus there.On the bus, our monitor told us an interesting story.The story was about an interesting man.Then three girls in our class sang son... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1322.txt | Last winter vacation, our class went to Xiangshan for a trip.Though the weather was a little cold, it was sunny.
At six in the morning we met at the school gate.We took a bus there.On the bus, our monitor told us an interesting story.The story was about an interesting man.Then three girls in our class sang songs.We wer... | [
"at home",
"at school",
"in a restaurant",
"in the mountain"
] |
From the passage,we know that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wanting: I want nothing but music
Wanting Qu,born and raised in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, has become one of the most popular singers in China this year. During the past few months, her name and songs have spread quickly on the Internet, over the radio, and in almost every corner of China. You would be consi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6475.txt | Wanting: I want nothing but music
Wanting Qu,born and raised in Harbin, Heilongjiang, China, has become one of the most popular singers in China this year. During the past few months, her name and songs have spread quickly on the Internet, over the radio, and in almost every corner of China. You would be considered tot... | [
"Wanting Qu didn't get used to her school life in China",
"Wanting Qudreamed of being a musician before going abroad",
"Wanting Qu was taken to Canada because her parents found her a part-time job there",
"The song \"Stay in My Song\" made Wanting Qu popular around China."
] |
From the passage we can conclude that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In nowadays,people tend to get married late.Does it have advantage or disadvantage?Different people have different opinions.Now let's have a look at a telated study about Americans.
A study has found that marrying later in life is generally financially benfeicial for women,but not for men.
The University of Vi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23733.txt | In nowadays,people tend to get married late.Does it have advantage or disadvantage?Different people have different opinions.Now let's have a look at a telated study about Americans.
A study has found that marrying later in life is generally financially benfeicial for women,but not for men.
The University of Virginia ha... | [
"as for income ,the first ten years of a career is very important for everyone",
"clooege-educated women tend to have their first baby earlier than other women",
"men have more responsibility for the family than women",
"women drop out of high school because they want to get married early"
] |
A person who wants to take part in the activity _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We invite you to our GoNeutral Walk, formerly known as "Walk for Water"
* Saturday April 13, 2013 *
From 8:30 am -- 3:30 pm
Paramount Ranch , Agoura Hills
We invite you and your friends to join Jewish National Fund for our Walk to help the environment!
We must take responsibility for the Earth's future. You c... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22650.txt | We invite you to our GoNeutral Walk, formerly known as "Walk for Water"
* Saturday April 13, 2013 *
From 8:30 am -- 3:30 pm
Paramount Ranch , Agoura Hills
We invite you and your friends to join Jewish National Fund for our Walk to help the environment!
We must take responsibility for the Earth's future. You can help o... | [
"doesn't have to pay any fees",
"has to be a citizen in Israel",
"will take a long walk with other people",
"will enjoy a good time besides making contributions"
] |
What type of gases are used for balloons, light bulbs and lighted signs? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of gases are used for balloons, light bulbs and lighted signs? | noble | science | null | null | null | heavy | ignoble | helium | noble | Noble gases are used for balloons, light bulbs, and lighted signs. | null | null | null |
When the girl wrote the words: Broken wings, flying heart, she really meant _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
He lost his arms in an accident that claimed his father's life--who was the main source of support for the family. Since then, he has had to depend on the arms of his younger brother. For the sake of taking care of him, his younger brother became his shadow, never leaving him alone for years. Except for writin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7975.txt | He lost his arms in an accident that claimed his father's life--who was the main source of support for the family. Since then, he has had to depend on the arms of his younger brother. For the sake of taking care of him, his younger brother became his shadow, never leaving him alone for years. Except for writing with hi... | [
"though she lost arms, she still had legs",
"her elder sister's willingness to take care of her could help her fly with wings",
"if one had wings, his or her heart could fly",
"faced with the misfortune, you should be strong, and you'll make it"
] |
By mentioning her husband, Karen Williams wants to show that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As nanny , cook, cleaner, shopper, driver, and gardener, she has one of the most demanding jobs in Britain today. And paying someone else to do the chores which take the average housewife 71 hours a week would cost EUR349.
At over EUR18,000 a year that's more than the earnings of 70 percent of the population,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7358.txt | As nanny , cook, cleaner, shopper, driver, and gardener, she has one of the most demanding jobs in Britain today. And paying someone else to do the chores which take the average housewife 71 hours a week would cost EUR349.
At over EUR18,000 a year that's more than the earnings of 70 percent of the population, includin... | [
"housework is no easy job",
"her husband has no time to clean the kitchen",
"a housewife needs to be paid for cleaning",
"the kitchen is hard to clean"
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A small town in southwest Britain is banning plastic bags in an attempt to help the environment and cut waste--a step that environmentalists believe is a first for Europe.
Shopkeepers in Modbury population 1500,agreed to stop handing out _ plastic bags to customers on Saturday.They said paper sacks and cloth ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8280.txt | A small town in southwest Britain is banning plastic bags in an attempt to help the environment and cut waste--a step that environmentalists believe is a first for Europe.
Shopkeepers in Modbury population 1500,agreed to stop handing out _ plastic bags to customers on Saturday.They said paper sacks and cloth carrier b... | [
"most of the people in Modbury continue to use plastic bags",
"fewer and fewer plastic bags will be used in the world",
"San Francisco is the first city to ban plastic bags in the world",
"most countries in the world have passed laws to ban plastic bags"
] |
How did the father get to work usually? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was growing up,I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was badly crippled ,and when we would walk together,his hand on my arm for balance,people would stare,I would be ashamed of the unwanted attention.
It was difficult to walk together--and because of that,we didn't say much as we went along. ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14824.txt | When I was growing up,I was embarrassed to be seen with my father. He was badly crippled ,and when we would walk together,his hand on my arm for balance,people would stare,I would be ashamed of the unwanted attention.
It was difficult to walk together--and because of that,we didn't say much as we went along. But as we... | [
"By subway.",
"By bus.",
"By wheelchair.",
"By bike."
] |
It can be inferred from the text that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I walked into the house after school, the first thing I noticed was a box with items I recognized from my dad's office.
"What are you doing home already?" I asked casually.
"Andrew, I was laid off today," he answered, quietly.
I was sure he was joking. "No, you weren't. Why are you really home?"
Then I no... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16992.txt | When I walked into the house after school, the first thing I noticed was a box with items I recognized from my dad's office.
"What are you doing home already?" I asked casually.
"Andrew, I was laid off today," he answered, quietly.
I was sure he was joking. "No, you weren't. Why are you really home?"
Then I noticed his... | [
"the author's father was more optimistic to stay at home",
"the author couldn't put up with his dad's own business",
"the author's father offered little allowance to the author",
"the author benefited from his father on how to deal with adversity"
] |
By saying "Disney's 'The Lion King'...will roar again this weekend with a 3D version that..." , the author means the film _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
LOS ANGELES ----Disney's "The Lion King", one of the most successful animated films ever, will roar again this weekend with a 3D version that could put it back at the top of the box office with a very proud $12million. The 1994 version was the second highest box-office earning film of that year and ranks... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21955.txt | LOS ANGELES ----Disney's "The Lion King", one of the most successful animated films ever, will roar again this weekend with a 3D version that could put it back at the top of the box office with a very proud $12million. The 1994 version was the second highest box-office earning film of that year and ranks fourth o... | [
"will be popular with young people",
"will win success this weekend again",
"will be awarded a big prize this weekend",
"will shock the people for the huge production cost"
] |
According to the article, the ApoC3 gene is found in _ of people over 100 years old. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Good Genes Mean Long Life
Scientists have discovered that living to the age of 100 may have nothing to do with the lifestyle you lead and everything to do with the type of genes you have.
For the lucky carriers of "Methuselah" genes, worries over smoking, eating unhealthily and not getting enough exercise may ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15248.txt | Good Genes Mean Long Life
Scientists have discovered that living to the age of 100 may have nothing to do with the lifestyle you lead and everything to do with the type of genes you have.
For the lucky carriers of "Methuselah" genes, worries over smoking, eating unhealthily and not getting enough exercise may not be as... | [
"10%",
"20%",
"30%",
"50%"
] |
What can we learn from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In my thirty years as a Time Management speaker, I have observed a lot of what we can and should not do to increase our daily success. Time management is not necessarily working harder, but quicker and more smartly. Sometimes our mistakes will keep us from running at a full pace. Here are the top four Time Man... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21087.txt | In my thirty years as a Time Management speaker, I have observed a lot of what we can and should not do to increase our daily success. Time management is not necessarily working harder, but quicker and more smartly. Sometimes our mistakes will keep us from running at a full pace. Here are the top four Time Management m... | [
"Working with a plan of action can save one and a half hours per day.",
"Studies have shown that most people work with a messy desk.",
"People can't get a full night's sleep mainly because of too much stress.",
"The longer people take a lunch break, the more efficiently they will work."
] |
What does the author think about being fat? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There have always been a lot of commonly believed but exercise. Some people believe that they can't help putting on hold that if they stop exercising, their muscles will turn into fat. Here are some more myths:
false ideas about being fat and doing weight as they get older, while others
I'll never lose weightI... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7583.txt | There have always been a lot of commonly believed but exercise. Some people believe that they can't help putting on hold that if they stop exercising, their muscles will turn into fat. Here are some more myths:
false ideas about being fat and doing weight as they get older, while others
I'll never lose weightI come fro... | [
"It is the family genes that make people fat.",
"People are fat because they consume too little energy.",
"A diary of exercise can prevent people from becoming fat.",
"It is the consequence of people's unbalanced lifestyle."
] |
In 2004, there were some kids at a cookout. In 2005, half the number of kids came to the cookout as compared to 2004. In 2006, 2/3 as many kids came to the cookout as in 2005. If there were 20 kids at the cookout in 2006, how many kids came to the cookout in 2004? | In 2005, 20/2*3=<<20/2*3=30>>30 kids came to the cookout.
In 2004, 30*2=<<30*2=60>>60 kids came to the cookout.
#### 60 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | In 2004, there were some kids at a cookout. In 2005, half the number of kids came to the cookout as compared to 2004. In 2006, 2/3 as many kids came to the cookout as in 2005. If there were 20 kids at the cookout in 2006, how many kids came to the cookout in 2004? | In 2005, 20/2*3=<<20/2*3=30>>30 kids came to the cookout.
In 2004, 30*2=<<30*2=60>>60 kids came to the cookout.
#### 60 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The "short" variants of 5-HTTLPR differ from the "long" variants of 5-HTTLPR in that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some people may be born happy, while others are genetically negative, scientists have suggested in a study published late February in a British journal.
Earlier research had already established that the gene known as 5-HTTLPR plays a key role in determining how the neurotransmitter serotonin works within the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20380.txt | Some people may be born happy, while others are genetically negative, scientists have suggested in a study published late February in a British journal.
Earlier research had already established that the gene known as 5-HTTLPR plays a key role in determining how the neurotransmitter serotonin works within the brain. S... | [
"the former is connected with positive mood while the latter negative",
"the former is connected with negative mood while the latter positive",
"the former has a greater effect on one's mood than the latterww.k@s@5@u.com ####",
"the latter has a greater effect on one's mood than the... |
Why didn't the writer agree to keep the cat? | C | 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: C | 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... | [
"The children liked to hit the cat.",
"The cat was too small.",
"He wanted to help the cat find its owner.",
"He didn't like it."
] |
If a man invites a lady for dinner, he should _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In America, just as in Europe, men usually open doors for women, and women always walk ahead of men into a room or a restaurant, unless the men have to be ahead of the ladies to choose the table, to open the door of a car or do some other things like the above. On the street, men almost always walk or cross th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6680.txt | In America, just as in Europe, men usually open doors for women, and women always walk ahead of men into a room or a restaurant, unless the men have to be ahead of the ladies to choose the table, to open the door of a car or do some other things like the above. On the street, men almost always walk or cross the street ... | [
"walk behind the lady",
"walk ahead of the lady",
"ask the lady to choose the table",
"ask the man to open the door"
] |
What is the common feature of the three rafting adventures? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Amazing Rafting Adventures
White water rafting is one of the classic, wild, activities in the outdoors. It is also an opportunity for an unbelievable family adventure. Around the country, there are several rivers--and rafting outfitters--that are perfectly suited to the entire family.
Here are three of the bes... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4265.txt | Amazing Rafting Adventures
White water rafting is one of the classic, wild, activities in the outdoors. It is also an opportunity for an unbelievable family adventure. Around the country, there are several rivers--and rafting outfitters--that are perfectly suited to the entire family.
Here are three of the best:
New Ri... | [
"All three rafting rivers are suitable for the whole family.",
"All three rafting rivers are boring to access and reliable",
"All three rafting rivers are suitable for active families",
"All three rafting rivers offer overnight adventures"
] |
How many kinds of Chinese food can you eat here? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome to our restaurant! We have many kinds of food and drinks here. We have fish, chicken, rice, eggs and vegetables for you to eat. We have apple juice, orange juice, milk and beer for you to drink. Many people come here for dinner every day. We have Sichuan food, Shandong food and Guangdong food. All the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4622.txt | Welcome to our restaurant! We have many kinds of food and drinks here. We have fish, chicken, rice, eggs and vegetables for you to eat. We have apple juice, orange juice, milk and beer for you to drink. Many people come here for dinner every day. We have Sichuan food, Shandong food and Guangdong food. All these Chines... | [
"1.",
"2.",
"3.",
"4."
] |
The big cars are _ the little cars for long trips. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Now cities are full of cars. Some families even have two or more cars. Parking is a great problem, and so is the traffic in and around the cities. Something will have to be done to change it.
What will the cars of tomorrow be like?
Little cars may some day take the place of today's big cars. If everyone drives... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5857.txt | Now cities are full of cars. Some families even have two or more cars. Parking is a great problem, and so is the traffic in and around the cities. Something will have to be done to change it.
What will the cars of tomorrow be like?
Little cars may some day take the place of today's big cars. If everyone drives little c... | [
"as useful as",
"not so useful as",
"more useful than",
"less useful than"
] |
What can be the best title for the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My cell phone rang while I was working on my computer. I looked at the phone and saw it was my 17-year-old son, Tom. I quickly picked it up."Mom,I got a 71 on the test.I did it."With those few words,I could feel my heart start to _ .
Living in New York State. Students cannot graduate from high school unless th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14214.txt | My cell phone rang while I was working on my computer. I looked at the phone and saw it was my 17-year-old son, Tom. I quickly picked it up."Mom,I got a 71 on the test.I did it."With those few words,I could feel my heart start to _ .
Living in New York State. Students cannot graduate from high school unless they pass a... | [
"A Mother's Love That Made the Grade",
"A Student Who Struggled for a Diploma",
"Failure Is the Mother of Success",
"Life Is Not a Sprint but a Marathon"
] |
Henry said to Alex, "If you _ return the lamb to me, I'll go to the police office." | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mary got a little white lamb . She tied it to a tree in her field during the day and went to take it home every evening. One evening, she found the lamb gone. Someone had cut the rope and stolen the lamb. When her husband came home, she told him what had happened. Henry at once set out to look for the thief.
I... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3618.txt | Mary got a little white lamb . She tied it to a tree in her field during the day and went to take it home every evening. One evening, she found the lamb gone. Someone had cut the rope and stolen the lamb. When her husband came home, she told him what had happened. Henry at once set out to look for the thief.
It was eas... | [
"will",
"won't",
"don't",
"have to"
] |
The former Premier Zhu Rongji is mentioned in the passage because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Chinese couple tried to name their baby "@", saying the character best represents their love for the child, according to an official trying to standardize the national language. The unusual name stands out especially in Mandarin, which has no alphabet and instead uses tens of thousands of multistroke cha... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12031.txt | A Chinese couple tried to name their baby "@", saying the character best represents their love for the child, according to an official trying to standardize the national language. The unusual name stands out especially in Mandarin, which has no alphabet and instead uses tens of thousands of multistroke characters t... | [
"people often mispronounce his name",
"there is an uncommon character in his name",
"he often made newspaper editors annoyed during his term in office",
"he once stressed the importance of standardizing Chinese characters"
] |
The passage mainly tells us _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is that time of year again. _ There is so much to do to get ready for the party. Planning a child's birthday party is necessary. It can be fun, exciting and sometimes busy. When planning a child's birthday party, there are many important details( ) to remember:
First, you should decide on a theme. It is ver... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle468.txt | It is that time of year again. _ There is so much to do to get ready for the party. Planning a child's birthday party is necessary. It can be fun, exciting and sometimes busy. When planning a child's birthday party, there are many important details( ) to remember:
First, you should decide on a theme. It is very importa... | [
"when and where to have a birthday party",
"how to plan a child's birthday party",
"why a child's birthday party is necessary",
"what a child should do on his birthday party"
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Which is the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was the last day of final exams in a university. On the steps of one building, a group of engineering students were discussing the exam. On their faces was confidence . This was their last exam and then they would graduate. With all these four years of college behind them, they felt ready to go into the wor... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1311.txt | It was the last day of final exams in a university. On the steps of one building, a group of engineering students were discussing the exam. On their faces was confidence . This was their last exam and then they would graduate. With all these four years of college behind them, they felt ready to go into the world.
The p... | [
"Confident Students",
"A Common professor",
"An Easy Exam",
"So Much to Learn"
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Which following statement about Albert Schweitzeris TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The son of a Lutheran pastor, Albert Schweitzer was born in a small village in Alsace, then part of Germany.By age 29, Schweitzer had already authored three books and made landmark scholarly contributions in the fields of music, religion, and philosophy.He was an acclaimed organist, a world authority on Bach, ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21423.txt | The son of a Lutheran pastor, Albert Schweitzer was born in a small village in Alsace, then part of Germany.By age 29, Schweitzer had already authored three books and made landmark scholarly contributions in the fields of music, religion, and philosophy.He was an acclaimed organist, a world authority on Bach, a church ... | [
"He began to write books when he was at the age of 29.",
"He stopped writing and making speeches after his retirement.",
"He and his wife opened a hospital in Alsace",
"He was born in 1875 in a village in Alsace."
] |
"Super-taskers" can be best described as people who can _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Studies over the past decade at the University of Utah show that hands-free cellphones are just as harmful to drivers as hand-held ones because it is the conversation, not the phone, that is distracting their attention. "Even though your eyes are looking right at something, when you are on the cellphone, you ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11100.txt | Studies over the past decade at the University of Utah show that hands-free cellphones are just as harmful to drivers as hand-held ones because it is the conversation, not the phone, that is distracting their attention. "Even though your eyes are looking right at something, when you are on the cellphone, you are not a... | [
"do several things effectively at the same time",
"turn their attention rapidly to two things",
"handle all difficult tasks with ease",
"pay full attention to one task"
] |
What does the writer want to tell us? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My grandmother pointed at a picture of a six-year-old me and asked, "Sweetie, do you see that?"
Studying my younger self, I smiled and nodded.
"That's my granddaughter," Grandma said. "She lives in Connecticut. She must be.'.Well, I've forgotten how old she'd be now!"
My smile froze and my hands began to ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19236.txt | My grandmother pointed at a picture of a six-year-old me and asked, "Sweetie, do you see that?"
Studying my younger self, I smiled and nodded.
"That's my granddaughter," Grandma said. "She lives in Connecticut. She must be.'.Well, I've forgotten how old she'd be now!"
My smile froze and my hands began to shake. My... | [
"How my grandmother celebrated my birthday.",
"My memories about my grandmother is very clear.",
"I could relieve my pain through recording my sadness.",
"I hope to write something to save the~who got the Alzheimer's disease."
] |
We can infer from the passage that the citizens of hamburger _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It would be hard to find a person in America who has never eaten a hamburger, but this popular food was not originally made in America. The original hamburger can be traded back to the Middle Ages, when Russians ate raw meat that was scraped and shredded with a dull knife and formed into patties , It was c... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21723.txt | It would be hard to find a person in America who has never eaten a hamburger, but this popular food was not originally made in America. The original hamburger can be traded back to the Middle Ages, when Russians ate raw meat that was scraped and shredded with a dull knife and formed into patties , It was called Tar... | [
"liked only fresh raw meat",
"thought the Russians very clever",
"were slow in taking on new customs",
"found raw meat unappetizing"
] |
What would be the best title for the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The United States is the world's largest consumer of energy. We use electricity, gas and oil to light and heat our buildings and run our cars. The demand for power is growing. But we may not need to build new power plants or find more oil. The best way to increase our supply of energy is to be more efficient.
... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high285.txt | The United States is the world's largest consumer of energy. We use electricity, gas and oil to light and heat our buildings and run our cars. The demand for power is growing. But we may not need to build new power plants or find more oil. The best way to increase our supply of energy is to be more efficient.
Did you k... | [
"The world's largest consumer of energy",
"The world's energy efficiency movement",
"We need to find new energy",
"We have to be more energy efficient"
] |
An antigen is a macromolecule that reacts with components of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | An antigen is a macromolecule that reacts with components of what? | immune system | science | null | null | null | digestion system | circulatory system | pulmonary system | immune system | Figure 42.10 An antigen is a macromolecule that reacts with components of the immune system. A given antigen may contain several motifs that are recognized by immune cells. Each motif is an epitope. In this figure, the entire structure is an antigen, and the orange, salmon and green components projecting from it repres... | null | null | null |
The author seems to agree with the view that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Neither television nor radio nor magazines nor books nor any other medium can begin to match newspapers for depth and breadth of coverage . In fact, all these media themselves depend on newspapers to bring them information that they then process and distribute as their own brand of news.
Now many newspapers a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10379.txt | Neither television nor radio nor magazines nor books nor any other medium can begin to match newspapers for depth and breadth of coverage . In fact, all these media themselves depend on newspapers to bring them information that they then process and distribute as their own brand of news.
Now many newspapers are locked... | [
"experienced workers are the last to be laid off",
"journalism is a job offering highest pay for high demands",
"the challenge of newspapers is that there are not enough intelligent young people",
"it is possible that newspapers may not survive in the end"
] |
What can protons and neutrons be broken down into? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What can protons and neutrons be broken down into? | quarks | science | null | null | null | ions | molecules | strings | quarks | Today, scientists think that electrons truly are fundamental particles that cannot be broken down into smaller, simpler particles. They are a type of fundamental particles called leptons. Protons and neutrons, on the other hand, are no longer thought to be fundamental particles. Instead, they are now thought to consist... | null | null | null |
From the passage we know that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It had been a difficult move. I'd left my family and friends in Indiana, the beloved state where I'd lived most of my life. My new home in Florida was thousands of miles away from anything I knew. It was hot--all the time. Jobs were hard to come by, but I was up for almost any challenge.
At last, I taught in a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4282.txt | It had been a difficult move. I'd left my family and friends in Indiana, the beloved state where I'd lived most of my life. My new home in Florida was thousands of miles away from anything I knew. It was hot--all the time. Jobs were hard to come by, but I was up for almost any challenge.
At last, I taught in a special ... | [
"the author left her family to Florida because jobs were hard to come by in Indiana.",
"students were allowed to go out after they passed some specific tests.",
"the author worked in a school where students were excellent.",
"no teacher had ever run after Kyle before except the author ."
] |
Where does Miss Wang work? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Teachers' Day is coming soon. Miss Wang is talking to her students and her students are listening to her.
"Good morning, boys and girls!"says Miss Wang,"Teachers' Day is on September l0th. I hear some students are going to buy some presents for your teachers. You want to show your love for your teachers. That ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8167.txt | Teachers' Day is coming soon. Miss Wang is talking to her students and her students are listening to her.
"Good morning, boys and girls!"says Miss Wang,"Teachers' Day is on September l0th. I hear some students are going to buy some presents for your teachers. You want to show your love for your teachers. That is very g... | [
"In a factory.",
"In a school.",
"In a hospital.",
"In a park."
] |
Which of the following has not been used as a verb, yet? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's not a new phenomenon, but have you noticed how many nouns are being used as verbs? We all use them, often without noticing what we're doing.
I was arranging to meet someone for dinner last week, and I said "I'll pencil it in my diary", and my friend said "You can ink it in", meaning that it was a firm arr... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1609.txt | It's not a new phenomenon, but have you noticed how many nouns are being used as verbs? We all use them, often without noticing what we're doing.
I was arranging to meet someone for dinner last week, and I said "I'll pencil it in my diary", and my friend said "You can ink it in", meaning that it was a firm arrangement ... | [
"message",
"page",
"email",
"mobile"
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What occurs when a substance reacts quickly with oxygen? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What occurs when a substance reacts quickly with oxygen? | combustion reaction | science | null | null | null | catalytic conversion | convection | oxidation | combustion reaction | A combustion reaction occurs when a substance reacts quickly with oxygen (O 2 ). You can see an example of a combustion reaction in Figure below . Combustion is commonly called burning. The substance that burns is usually referred to as fuel. The products of a combustion reaction include carbon dioxide (CO 2 ) and wate... | null | null | null |
Higgins does all of the following to turn Eliza into a lady EXCEPT _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Phonetics Professor Henry Higgins first meets Eliza Doolittle, a flower girl, near the Royal Opera House, late on a cold March night. Eliza is selling flowers. Higgins is out on his endless search for new dialects of prefix = st1 /London's speech.
Higgins makes a bet with Colonel Pickering that he can tur... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18212.txt | Phonetics Professor Henry Higgins first meets Eliza Doolittle, a flower girl, near the Royal Opera House, late on a cold March night. Eliza is selling flowers. Higgins is out on his endless search for new dialects of prefix = st1 /London's speech.
Higgins makes a bet with Colonel Pickering that he can turn the coc... | [
"teach her proper English",
"teach her manners",
"buy her flowers every day",
"change her thick Londonaccent"
] |
How many colors are there in the National Flag of Canada? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Canadian red and white maple leaf flag is officially called the National Flag of Canada. The Canadian flag shows a stylized red maple leaf with 11 points on a white background, with red borders down each side. The Canadian flag is twice as long as it is wide. The white square containing the red maple lea... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14902.txt | The Canadian red and white maple leaf flag is officially called the National Flag of Canada. The Canadian flag shows a stylized red maple leaf with 11 points on a white background, with red borders down each side. The Canadian flag is twice as long as it is wide. The white square containing the red maple leaf is the ... | [
"One.",
"Two.",
"Three.",
"Four."
] |
Specific scents are often associated with what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Specific scents are often associated with what? | memories | science | null | null | null | instincts | pheromones | behaviors | memories | Specific scents are often associated with our memories of places and events. That's because scents are more novel or specific than shapes or other things you might see. So an odor similar to that of your grandmother's kitchen or pantry might be more quickly associated with your memories of that place than a similar sig... | null | null | null |
What do Dr. Leo Buscaglia's words mean? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A young boy was sitting in the back seat of the car eating an apple. He asked his father, "Why does my apple turn brown?" his father answered, "When the skin is removed, air reaches the flesh of the apple and causes oxidation. This changes the apple's molecular structure and results in a brownish color." The b... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2019.txt | A young boy was sitting in the back seat of the car eating an apple. He asked his father, "Why does my apple turn brown?" his father answered, "When the skin is removed, air reaches the flesh of the apple and causes oxidation. This changes the apple's molecular structure and results in a brownish color." The boy asked,... | [
"We must make right choices as often as possible.",
"We can search the answers when enjoying life itself.",
"People have many desires when they enter the world.",
"It is hard to lead a happy and satisfying life."
] |
Eyeglasses have two arms called temples attached to the eye lenses by very small hinges. Which of these functions like the hinges on eyeglasses? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Eyeglasses have two arms called temples attached to the eye lenses by very small hinges. Which of these functions like the hinges on eyeglasses?
Choices:
A. knee
B. fingers
C. neck vertebrae
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Paul and his sister Paula went to the cookie store to buy some cookies. Paula bought 3 fewer cookies than Paul, who bought 45 cookies. How many cookies do they have altogether? | Paula bought 45 cookies - 3 cookies = <<45-3=42>>42 cookies.
In total, they have 42 cookies + 45 cookies = <<42+45=87>>87 cookies.
#### 87 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Paul and his sister Paula went to the cookie store to buy some cookies. Paula bought 3 fewer cookies than Paul, who bought 45 cookies. How many cookies do they have altogether? | Paula bought 45 cookies - 3 cookies = <<45-3=42>>42 cookies.
In total, they have 42 cookies + 45 cookies = <<42+45=87>>87 cookies.
#### 87 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What can we learn about the author? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When it comes to the choice of books,I always manage to find a hidden jewel or two,which led to my journey to Earthsea. Ursula K. Le Guin has her own voice in fantasy literature-that's something I had to admit as soon as I passed the first page.She doesn't imitate anybody-she is herself. I followed Ged's adven... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19089.txt | When it comes to the choice of books,I always manage to find a hidden jewel or two,which led to my journey to Earthsea. Ursula K. Le Guin has her own voice in fantasy literature-that's something I had to admit as soon as I passed the first page.She doesn't imitate anybody-she is herself. I followed Ged's adventures and... | [
"She works in a bookstore.",
"She got a real jewei recently.",
"She met Ursula K. Le Guin in Earthsea.",
"She may write fantasy stories some day."
] |
Defined as a difference in electric potential energy, a source of what is required in order to produce an electrical current? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Defined as a difference in electric potential energy, a source of what is required in order to produce an electrical current? | voltage | science | null | null | null | magnetism | wattage | momentum | voltage | Current requires a source of voltage, which is a difference in electric potential energy. Sources of voltage include chemical cells and solar cells. | null | null | null |
We can learn from the text that the author _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My first full-time job after high school was selling vacation packages via the telephone for a well-known company. One day, I was put through to a man who sounded a bit out of breath. I started with my normal pitch , expecting to hear the normal reply --"I don't want any."
Instead, he spoke in a faint, weak v... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6937.txt | My first full-time job after high school was selling vacation packages via the telephone for a well-known company. One day, I was put through to a man who sounded a bit out of breath. I started with my normal pitch , expecting to hear the normal reply --"I don't want any."
Instead, he spoke in a faint, weak voice and ... | [
"took down Frank's name and address to visit him in person",
"was warmly welcomed by her customers when she called them",
"didn't stop smoking even though Frank asked him to",
"kept in touch with Frank through letters until he died"
] |
The young man who offered to buy the old couple food was _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One cold winter evening, some young families and young couples were eating in a McDonald's when an old couple walked slowly into McDonald's hand in hand.
Some of the customers looked admiringly at them .You could tell what the admirers were thinking. Look, there is a couple who has been through ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23914.txt | One cold winter evening, some young families and young couples were eating in a McDonald's when an old couple walked slowly into McDonald's hand in hand.
Some of the customers looked admiringly at them .You could tell what the admirers were thinking. Look, there is a couple who has been through a lot tog... | [
"impolite",
"stubborn",
"sympathetic",
"doubtful"
] |
What color are Lucy's trousers? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Look at the clothes line in the twins' bedroom. There are some clothes on it. You can see a green blouse, a yellow skirt and a pair of trousers. The trousers on the clothes line are black. They are not new but clean. Are they Lily's clothes? No, they are Lucy's. Lily's clothes are on a clothes tree near t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5559.txt | Look at the clothes line in the twins' bedroom. There are some clothes on it. You can see a green blouse, a yellow skirt and a pair of trousers. The trousers on the clothes line are black. They are not new but clean. Are they Lily's clothes? No, they are Lucy's. Lily's clothes are on a clothes tree near the window... | [
"Green.",
"Black.",
"Brown.",
"White."
] |
Which of the following belongs to predatory play? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Just like children, baby animals spend countless hours at play. After studying animal play for many years, scientists recognize that young animal play is practice for adult behavior. Today this play is roughly divided into the following groups.
Locomotor play refers to the movements animals carry out in their ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9333.txt | Just like children, baby animals spend countless hours at play. After studying animal play for many years, scientists recognize that young animal play is practice for adult behavior. Today this play is roughly divided into the following groups.
Locomotor play refers to the movements animals carry out in their play. Ru... | [
"A deer runs, leaps, and turns.",
"A chimpanzee plays' with a stick.",
"A lion moves slowly and makes an attack suddenly.",
"A dog holds its mouth in a relaxed and open manner."
] |
Elfrede Jelinek won the Nobel Prize just because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For a writer, there is hardly any greater honor than winning the Nobel Prize for literature.
And for a woman writer, claiming the prize is even harder, for only eight women once won it. Austria's Elfriede Jelinek is the ninth and the first since 1996.
The Stockholm-based Swedish Academy announced last Thursday... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12140.txt | For a writer, there is hardly any greater honor than winning the Nobel Prize for literature.
And for a woman writer, claiming the prize is even harder, for only eight women once won it. Austria's Elfriede Jelinek is the ninth and the first since 1996.
The Stockholm-based Swedish Academy announced last Thursday that Jel... | [
"she was an Austrian woman writer",
"she wrote socially critical novels and plays",
"her novel \"The Piano Teacher\" was made into a movie",
"the nature of her texts is hard to define."
] |
James buys 5 packs of sodas that are 12 sodas each. He had 10 sodas already. He finishes all the sodas in 1 week. How many sodas does he drink a day? | He bought 5*12=<<5*12=60>>60 sodas
So he had 60+10=<<60+10=70>>70 sodas
So he drank 70/7=<<70/7=10>>10 sodas per day
#### 10 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | James buys 5 packs of sodas that are 12 sodas each. He had 10 sodas already. He finishes all the sodas in 1 week. How many sodas does he drink a day? | He bought 5*12=<<5*12=60>>60 sodas
So he had 60+10=<<60+10=70>>70 sodas
So he drank 70/7=<<70/7=10>>10 sodas per day
#### 10 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Hand and wrist injuries are caused when you _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Computers can injure you. Most other injuries happen suddenly. For example, if you fall off a bike and break your arms, it happens very quickly. But computer injuries slowly.
You probably know how to ride a bike safely. Now learn to use a computer safely.
Your eyes
Too much light can injure your eyes, so never... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle107.txt | Computers can injure you. Most other injuries happen suddenly. For example, if you fall off a bike and break your arms, it happens very quickly. But computer injuries slowly.
You probably know how to ride a bike safely. Now learn to use a computer safely.
Your eyes
Too much light can injure your eyes, so never sit too ... | [
"get plenty of exercise",
"move in the same way again and again",
"rest your wrists on something",
"keep your elbows as high as the keyboard"
] |
Rose is my aunt's _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello, I'm Kate. This is a photo of my aunt's family. The woman in the photo is my aunt, Jane. She is a teacher and she is very kind . These are my cousins Jim and Jack. They are seven and they are twins . Look! That lovely baby is my aunt's little daughter, Rose. She is only one. I love them very much.
Ques... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1909.txt | Hello, I'm Kate. This is a photo of my aunt's family. The woman in the photo is my aunt, Jane. She is a teacher and she is very kind . These are my cousins Jim and Jack. They are seven and they are twins . Look! That lovely baby is my aunt's little daughter, Rose. She is only one. I love them very much. | [
"son",
"sister",
"mother",
"daughter"
] |
The author traveled to Australia alone mainly because he wanted to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'll be a photographer. I'm going to bring bits of Australia back home with me. I told myself this before, yet I feel so doubtful on this plane that's flying me thousands of miles away. I was so confident yesterday .But today I don't belong to this plane where men sit with briefcases reading newspapers. They'r... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12480.txt | I'll be a photographer. I'm going to bring bits of Australia back home with me. I told myself this before, yet I feel so doubtful on this plane that's flying me thousands of miles away. I was so confident yesterday .But today I don't belong to this plane where men sit with briefcases reading newspapers. They're all adu... | [
"search his fortune there",
"find more about his mother",
"look for his grandparents there",
"find more about this wonderful place"
] |
Why did the young man hit Wilson from behind? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day, Wilson was walking quietly along the road when someone hit him hard on the back of his neck.He looked behind him, and saw a young man whom he had never seen before.
"How dare you hit me like that?" shouted Wilson.
The young man said he had mistaken Wilson for a friend of his and that he thought Wilson... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1248.txt | One day, Wilson was walking quietly along the road when someone hit him hard on the back of his neck.He looked behind him, and saw a young man whom he had never seen before.
"How dare you hit me like that?" shouted Wilson.
The young man said he had mistaken Wilson for a friend of his and that he thought Wilson was maki... | [
"Wilson had hit him before.",
"He had mistaken Wilson for a friend of his.",
"Wilson was a stranger there.",
"Wilson made a lot of noise when he was walking."
] |
These are the reasons for smog except _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Smog has affected Beijing for at least a week and the Great Hall of the People, where lawmakers will meet next week for the country's parliamentary session , is hardly visible. Much of north and central China, or one-seventh of the country, was covered in it over the weekend.
Responses have included reduce... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17800.txt | Smog has affected Beijing for at least a week and the Great Hall of the People, where lawmakers will meet next week for the country's parliamentary session , is hardly visible. Much of north and central China, or one-seventh of the country, was covered in it over the weekend.
Responses have included reduced industr... | [
"industrial activities",
"fireworks",
"outdoor activities",
"vehicles"
] |
What did NOT the boy learn from this trip? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I work as a volunteer for a group that helps the poor in Haiti. I decided to take my son Brain there for a week, hoping to educate him.
Before getting out, I told Brain this trip would be tiring and hard. For the first two days, he said almost nothing. Then on the third day, when we were climbing over high ro... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6720.txt | I work as a volunteer for a group that helps the poor in Haiti. I decided to take my son Brain there for a week, hoping to educate him.
Before getting out, I told Brain this trip would be tiring and hard. For the first two days, he said almost nothing. Then on the third day, when we were climbing over high rocky mount... | [
"To love and respect poor people.",
"To be an excellent leader.",
"To offer help to people in need.",
"To be a kind and hard-working man."
] |
What the boys said before the writer's third attempt actually made the writer _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Guys,
I'd like to talk to you about the shame you subjected me to last night. Let me first refresh your memory: You, a group of fit, young men, were playing soccer on the field across from my apartment building. I, a better-than-average looking young woman, was walking along the sidewalk with my groceries... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19887.txt | Dear Guys,
I'd like to talk to you about the shame you subjected me to last night. Let me first refresh your memory: You, a group of fit, young men, were playing soccer on the field across from my apartment building. I, a better-than-average looking young woman, was walking along the sidewalk with my groceries. That's ... | [
"inspired",
"encouraged",
"awkward",
"depressed"
] |
What can you infer from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Annalisee Brasil, a 14-year-old girl, is one of the brightest kids of her generation. When Annalisee was 3, her mother Angi noticed that she was stringing together word cards into correct sentences. After the girl turned 6, her mother took her for an IQ text. Her IQ is above 145, placing the girl in the top 0.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3961.txt | Annalisee Brasil, a 14-year-old girl, is one of the brightest kids of her generation. When Annalisee was 3, her mother Angi noticed that she was stringing together word cards into correct sentences. After the girl turned 6, her mother took her for an IQ text. Her IQ is above 145, placing the girl in the top 0.1% of the... | [
"Annalisee has realized her problem and is gradually changing her attitude towards others.",
"One of the main functions of the gifted education is to provide a good social setting for the highly gifted.",
"Without the academy, Annalisee couldn't have learnt so much.",
"Like Annalisee, many other smart kids al... |
Which of the following is a by-product of cellular respiration in animals? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Which of the following is a by-product of cellular respiration in animals?
Choices:
A. oxygen
B. heat
C. sugar
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Many people come to the bar because they want to tell Mr. Webster _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a bar with the name "The White Horse ". A picture of a white horse is on the door of the bar. It is Mr. Webster's. Few people go to the bar.
One day, Mr. Wilson comes in, drinks a cup, watches the bar, and then says to Mr. Webster, "Few people come here. Take down the picture of the white ho... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6585.txt | There is a bar with the name "The White Horse ". A picture of a white horse is on the door of the bar. It is Mr. Webster's. Few people go to the bar.
One day, Mr. Wilson comes in, drinks a cup, watches the bar, and then says to Mr. Webster, "Few people come here. Take down the picture of the white horse and p... | [
"they like the bar",
"they love the horse",
"the picture is nice",
"the picture is not right"
] |
When she is in school, she eats _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Christina is an American girl. She is a good student. Every morning she gets up at 6:00. She has her breakfast at home. Then she wears her uniform and goes to school. She studies hard every day. She eats in the dining room when she is in school. After school, she does her homework first, then she cleans the ro... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6617.txt | Christina is an American girl. She is a good student. Every morning she gets up at 6:00. She has her breakfast at home. Then she wears her uniform and goes to school. She studies hard every day. She eats in the dining room when she is in school. After school, she does her homework first, then she cleans the room and he... | [
"in the hallways",
"in the dining room",
"in hotel",
"in the classroom"
] |
What is the fourth advice meant to tell us? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We can't help but grow older physically, but we can stay young in other ways. Do you want to stay young? If yes is the answer, here is what you can do:
1. _ . This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctor worry about them. That is why you pay him/her.
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull yo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high72.txt | We can't help but grow older physically, but we can stay young in other ways. Do you want to stay young? If yes is the answer, here is what you can do:
1. _ . This includes age, weight and height. Let the doctor worry about them. That is why you pay him/her.
2. Keep only cheerful friends. The grouches pull you down.
3... | [
"The children are so clever that we need not worry about their study.",
"Someone else can take care of the children and our late life.",
"We are rich enough to afford all the money that the children spend.",
"We needn't worry about the children and our late life."
] |
We can learn that solar water heaters _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Solar water heaters can use energy from the sun to heat water. They are used around the world. The solar water heater is based on a design developed some years ago in Afghanistan. Since then, it has been built and used in many countries. It can heat seventy liters of water to 60degC. It can do this between... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22440.txt | Solar water heaters can use energy from the sun to heat water. They are used around the world. The solar water heater is based on a design developed some years ago in Afghanistan. Since then, it has been built and used in many countries. It can heat seventy liters of water to 60degC. It can do this between sunrise ... | [
"have three basic parts in their system",
"are hardly able to heat water above 60degC",
"are used widely by people all over the world",
"can heat water even on cold and rainy days"
] |
When did Kara have the first operation? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
1 On Friday, January 14, 2005, my cousin, Kara Rose, came into the world. 2 She looked perfectly healthy from the outside, but on the inside, the doctors had failed to discover a serious problem. 3 She often had trouble breathing and then turned blue. 4 The doctors found that Kara had been born without part of... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6538.txt | 1 On Friday, January 14, 2005, my cousin, Kara Rose, came into the world. 2 She looked perfectly healthy from the outside, but on the inside, the doctors had failed to discover a serious problem. 3 She often had trouble breathing and then turned blue. 4 The doctors found that Kara had been born without part of her hear... | [
"15 years old.",
"4 years old.",
"4 days old.",
"18 months old."
] |
In 1891, James Naismith invented _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
James Naismith was a Canadian. He invented basketball in 1891. At that time. He was a P.E. teacher a Springfield College,. In the USA.. He invented an indoor game for his students so that they could play it even in bad weather.
Do you know how to score points in the game? Well, just put the ball into the other... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1221.txt | James Naismith was a Canadian. He invented basketball in 1891. At that time. He was a P.E. teacher a Springfield College,. In the USA.. He invented an indoor game for his students so that they could play it even in bad weather.
Do you know how to score points in the game? Well, just put the ball into the other side's b... | [
"baseball",
"basketball",
"football",
"volleyball"
] |
If enjoy pleasant weather, when can you visit Hong Kong? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about visiting Hong Kong:
Q: When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
A: Hong Kong is an all-year round destination. It enjoys a mild climate from the middle of September to the end of February, while the weather from May to mid-September can be hot. About 80% of Hong Kong'... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23978.txt | FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) about visiting Hong Kong:
Q: When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
A: Hong Kong is an all-year round destination. It enjoys a mild climate from the middle of September to the end of February, while the weather from May to mid-September can be hot. About 80% of Hong Kong's rainfal... | [
"In spring or summer.",
"In autumn or winter.",
"In spring or autumn.",
"In summer or winter."
] |
What is the purpose of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Teenager" is the new term being used in the UK to describe kids at either 8--12 or 10--13 years old.
More and more companies are beginning to create products and services for teenagers. The Disney Company sells music and film to teenagers and their parents. You can get everything from lunchboxes and mobile ph... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7653.txt | "Teenager" is the new term being used in the UK to describe kids at either 8--12 or 10--13 years old.
More and more companies are beginning to create products and services for teenagers. The Disney Company sells music and film to teenagers and their parents. You can get everything from lunchboxes and mobile phone cover... | [
"To introduce a new phenomenon .",
"To teach a new word \"teenager\".",
"To warn parents to care about their kids.",
"To blame today's young people"
] |
What can we learn from the Tips? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Madame Tussaud's wax Museum, London
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum was first set up in Paris in 1770, moved to London in 1802 and moved to its present address in 1884. The collection of famous people of the past and present is kept up to date. Visitors will see Henry VIII and his six wives, the present Queen an... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22357.txt | Madame Tussaud's wax Museum, London
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum was first set up in Paris in 1770, moved to London in 1802 and moved to its present address in 1884. The collection of famous people of the past and present is kept up to date. Visitors will see Henry VIII and his six wives, the present Queen and royal f... | [
"The visiting time doesn't change all the year around.",
"Visitors can enter the Planetarium for free.",
"More than 8 visitors together can buy group tickets.",
"Visitors may have to pay extra money during some peak seasons."
] |
Reaching conclusions about unobserved things on the basis of what has already been observed is known as what kind of reasoning? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Reaching conclusions about unobserved things on the basis of what has already been observed is known as what kind of reasoning? | inductive | science | null | null | null | conductive | primitive | reductive | inductive | Inductive reasoning involves reaching conclusions about unobserved things on the basis of what has already been observed. Induction is used regularly in fields such as archaeology, where inferences about the past from present are made. Inductions could also be made across outer space, as in astronomy, where conclusions... | null | null | null |
The text is mainly about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently, a study was carried out to determine who was the greatest American president.Sixty-five presidential historians took part in it, and they judged the past forty-two American leaders based on ten leadership qualities, including public persuasiveness , crisis leadership, management of the economy, moral... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1115.txt | Recently, a study was carried out to determine who was the greatest American president.Sixty-five presidential historians took part in it, and they judged the past forty-two American leaders based on ten leadership qualities, including public persuasiveness , crisis leadership, management of the economy, moral leadersh... | [
"the ten qualities a great president needs",
"a study of American presidents",
"the values the American nation honors most",
"how Abraham Lincoln improved the country"
] |
When the driver gets sleepy while driving, Driver Alert _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A device that stops drivers from falling asleep at the wheel is about to undergo testing at Department of Transport laboratories and could go on sale within 12 months.
The system, called Driver Alert, aims to reduce deadly road accidents by 20% - 40% that are caused by tiredness. Airline pilots can also use it... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3754.txt | A device that stops drivers from falling asleep at the wheel is about to undergo testing at Department of Transport laboratories and could go on sale within 12 months.
The system, called Driver Alert, aims to reduce deadly road accidents by 20% - 40% that are caused by tiredness. Airline pilots can also use it to reduc... | [
"moves more regularly",
"stops working properly",
"opens the window for the driver",
"sounds more frequently and loudly"
] |
Form the passage we can conclude that the author _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Did the endangered animal--pandas in China's Wolong Reserve know that Monday's earthquake was coming before it hit? A British tourist, who was watching the pandas as the earthquake hit, offered a deep observation.
He said, "They had been very lazy, just eating a little bit of bamboo then, and all of a sudd... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22106.txt | Did the endangered animal--pandas in China's Wolong Reserve know that Monday's earthquake was coming before it hit? A British tourist, who was watching the pandas as the earthquake hit, offered a deep observation.
He said, "They had been very lazy, just eating a little bit of bamboo then, and all of a sudden they w... | [
"experienced the tsunami in 2004",
"is a panda researcher from Britain",
"knew why the pandas moved rapidly before the earthquake",
"was frightened by the earthquake"
] |
How many ways did the author mention to view the falls? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Revealed to the world by the famous British explorer, Dr David Livingstone, in 1855, the Victoria Falls are one of Africa's best-known natural wonders. They form a natural border between Zimbabwe and Zambia .
The falls are named after Queen Victoria by Livingstone. They were known to the native people in th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13847.txt | Revealed to the world by the famous British explorer, Dr David Livingstone, in 1855, the Victoria Falls are one of Africa's best-known natural wonders. They form a natural border between Zimbabwe and Zambia .
The falls are named after Queen Victoria by Livingstone. They were known to the native people in the 18th ce... | [
"2.",
"3.",
"4.",
"5."
] |
The writer thinks that the railways, far from being dead, are very much alive because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For years and years people have been saying that the rail ways are dead. "We can do without railways", people say as if motorcars and planes have made the railways unnecessary. We all keep hearing that trains are slow, that they lose money, and that they're dying. But this is far from the truth. In these days ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22820.txt | For years and years people have been saying that the rail ways are dead. "We can do without railways", people say as if motorcars and planes have made the railways unnecessary. We all keep hearing that trains are slow, that they lose money, and that they're dying. But this is far from the truth. In these days of expens... | [
"we can have a smooth and untroubled journey",
"we'll not have enough money to fly in planes",
"we can now travel in super-fast trains",
"all the above"
] |
Of the people who called up to respond, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Imagine that you are on a jury and you hear the testimony of an eyewitness who says that the accused person is guilty. You would probably vote to _ don't you think? Well, more often than not, you'd be wrong.
A few years ago, an experiment was done on an evening news show on WNBC in prefix = st1 /New York. Vie... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22268.txt | Imagine that you are on a jury and you hear the testimony of an eyewitness who says that the accused person is guilty. You would probably vote to _ don't you think? Well, more often than not, you'd be wrong.
A few years ago, an experiment was done on an evening news show on WNBC in prefix = st1 /New York. Viewers were... | [
"half of them were right",
"2,145 were on a jury",
"six out of seven were wrong",
"1,843 made seven choices"
] |
Since its founding in 1971, NASDAQ has contributed to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
NASDAQ, acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation system, is one of the largest markets in the world for the trading of stocks. The number of companies listed on NASDAQ is more than that on any of the other stock exchange in the United States, including the New York Stock E... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23008.txt | NASDAQ, acronym for the National Association of Securities Dealers Automated Quotation system, is one of the largest markets in the world for the trading of stocks. The number of companies listed on NASDAQ is more than that on any of the other stock exchange in the United States, including the New York Stock Exchange(N... | [
"raising money for many companies",
"creating an efficient environment for many companies",
"the expected development of many companies",
"the unexpected development of many companies"
] |
_ her stamps are in color. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Swee Lin has an interesting hobby . She collects stamps. She spends a lot of time on her stamp collection after school hours. She has collected hundreds of stamps from all over the world. They are all in color.
Swee Lin likes stamps with pictures of animals and birds on them. In this way, she learns the names... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4319.txt | Swee Lin has an interesting hobby . She collects stamps. She spends a lot of time on her stamp collection after school hours. She has collected hundreds of stamps from all over the world. They are all in color.
Swee Lin likes stamps with pictures of animals and birds on them. In this way, she learns the names of many ... | [
"All of",
"Some of",
"Many of",
"Most of"
] |
Miriam takes care of the flowers in the botanical garden. She works 5 hours a day and can take care of 60 different flowers in one day. How many flowers can Miriam take care of in 6 days of work? | Miriam works 5 hours per day, so in 6 days, she works 5 * 6 = <<5*6=30>>30 hours.
Miriam can take care of 60 / 5 = <<60/5=12>>12 flowers per hour.
In 6 days of work, Miriam can take care of 30 * 12 = <<30*12=360>>360 flowers.
#### 360 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Miriam takes care of the flowers in the botanical garden. She works 5 hours a day and can take care of 60 different flowers in one day. How many flowers can Miriam take care of in 6 days of work? | Miriam works 5 hours per day, so in 6 days, she works 5 * 6 = <<5*6=30>>30 hours.
Miriam can take care of 60 / 5 = <<60/5=12>>12 flowers per hour.
In 6 days of work, Miriam can take care of 30 * 12 = <<30*12=360>>360 flowers.
#### 360 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Sarah's favourite sport is _ in summer. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Good afternoon! My name is Sarah. I'm twelve. I'm a student. Nice to meet you!
Look at this. What's this in English? Oh, it's a pencil case . It's red. What's in it? Look! This is a ruler. It's green. This is an eraser. It's white. This is a pen. It's yellow. My pencil case is new and it is very nice. I like ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3769.txt | Good afternoon! My name is Sarah. I'm twelve. I'm a student. Nice to meet you!
Look at this. What's this in English? Oh, it's a pencil case . It's red. What's in it? Look! This is a ruler. It's green. This is an eraser. It's white. This is a pen. It's yellow. My pencil case is new and it is very nice. I like it very m... | [
"football",
"basketball",
"swimming",
"table tennis"
] |
From the passage, we can know that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming. Let's see what my friends are going to do during the three-day holiday.
Peter: I'm going to visit my uncle and aunt with my parents during the three days. They live in the countryside. It is far from our city, Beijing. We're going to take the train there. I am going fishing t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2287.txt | The Mid-Autumn Festival is coming. Let's see what my friends are going to do during the three-day holiday.
Peter: I'm going to visit my uncle and aunt with my parents during the three days. They live in the countryside. It is far from our city, Beijing. We're going to take the train there. I am going fishing there with... | [
"Peter doesn't like fishing",
"Eliza is going to have a test",
"Gina likes all kinds of sports",
"all three of them have no homework during the three days"
] |
What will probably be on in the newspaper made by yourself? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"If there is one thing I'm sure about, it is that m a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers. It is not that newspapers are a necessity. Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio. Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday. But for most people reading a newspape... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6144.txt | "If there is one thing I'm sure about, it is that m a hundred years from now we will still be reading newspapers. It is not that newspapers are a necessity. Even now some people get most of their news from television or radio. Many buy a paper only on Saturday or Sunday. But for most people reading a newspaper has bec... | [
"Sports and international news.",
"A menu of important news.",
"The most Important news.",
"what you are interested in."
] |
When amino acids bind together, they form a long chain called what, which is an essential component of protein? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | When amino acids bind together, they form a long chain called what, which is an essential component of protein? | polypeptide | science | null | null | null | enzyme | peptide | lipids | polypeptide | When amino acids bind together, they form a long chain called a polypeptide . A protein consists of one or more polypeptide chains. A protein may have up to four levels of structure. The lowest level, a protein’s primary structure, is its sequence of amino acids. Higher levels of protein structure are described in Figu... | null | null | null |
Losers would think that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
From now on,never spend your time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings.Instead,realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born.Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.
The seeds,and the power to grow them,are contained in the most wonderful machine ever m... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16713.txt | From now on,never spend your time thinking of reasons for your failures and shortcomings.Instead,realize that the seeds of success were planted within you when you were born.Only you have the power to make those seeds grow.
The seeds,and the power to grow them,are contained in the most wonderful machine ever made:the h... | [
"success is the result of hard work",
"working hard will lead to success",
"their failure is only because of bad luck",
"they don't make efforts to succeed"
] |
When does Mrs. Brown usually watch TV with her family? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mrs. Brown is a worker. She works in a big factory. She gets up at five every morning. She often has breakfast at six fifty. After that she goes to the factory by bus at half past seven. She cleans the machines when she gets there very early. Then her workmates come. They begin to work at 8:00. They all work v... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5161.txt | Mrs. Brown is a worker. She works in a big factory. She gets up at five every morning. She often has breakfast at six fifty. After that she goes to the factory by bus at half past seven. She cleans the machines when she gets there very early. Then her workmates come. They begin to work at 8:00. They all work very hard.... | [
"On weekdays.",
"On weekends.",
"In the morning.",
"In the afternoon."
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The poorer mental function seen among alcoholics,many of whom also regularly smoke cigarettes,may be partly due to the long term effects of nicotine ,new research suggests.
"People who are also smokers are at a much higher risk," Dr.Jennifer M.Glass of the University of Michigan's Addiction Research Center sa... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2263.txt | The poorer mental function seen among alcoholics,many of whom also regularly smoke cigarettes,may be partly due to the long term effects of nicotine ,new research suggests.
"People who are also smokers are at a much higher risk," Dr.Jennifer M.Glass of the University of Michigan's Addiction Research Center said. In he... | [
"Cigarette smoking contributes to decreased IQ and thinking.",
"Alcohol abuse is to blame for the poorer mental function.",
"Most of the alcoholics are also heavy smokers.",
"Non-smokers mostly have higher IQ scores."
] |
From the passage we can infer that people _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On May 29, 1973, Thomas Bradley, a black man, was elected mayor of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is the third largest city in the United States, with a population of three million. About sixteen percent of the city's population are black.
News of this election appeared on the front pages of newspapers everywhere in... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7374.txt | On May 29, 1973, Thomas Bradley, a black man, was elected mayor of Los Angeles. Los Angeles is the third largest city in the United States, with a population of three million. About sixteen percent of the city's population are black.
News of this election appeared on the front pages of newspapers everywhere in the Unit... | [
"voted for Bradley because of his black color",
"didn't care much about his color when they voted",
"voted for him to give a chance to fulfill his dream",
"voted for Bradley because they trust him"
] |
The young man thought _ at first. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town announcing that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole town. A large crowd gathered, and they all thought it was perfect. There was not a flaw in it.
Suddenly, an old man said, "Your heart is not nearly as beautiful as mine." The crowd and the yo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3931.txt | One day a young man was standing in the middle of the town announcing that he had the most beautiful heart in the whole town. A large crowd gathered, and they all thought it was perfect. There was not a flaw in it.
Suddenly, an old man said, "Your heart is not nearly as beautiful as mine." The crowd and the young man l... | [
"his heart was painful",
"the old man's hear was perfect",
"his own heart was perfect",
"he himself was the most beautiful"
] |
We can know from the report that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
By Zhan Lisheng
Updated: 2008-09-27 07:50
prefix = st1 /GUANGZHOU -- At least 13 people were killed and nine left missing after Typhoon Hagupit swept through the country's southern region on Wednesday, authorities said.
More than 11.5 million people in Guangdong, Hainan and Guangxi provinces were affected by t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24082.txt | By Zhan Lisheng
Updated: 2008-09-27 07:50
prefix = st1 /GUANGZHOU -- At least 13 people were killed and nine left missing after Typhoon Hagupit swept through the country's southern region on Wednesday, authorities said.
More than 11.5 million people in Guangdong, Hainan and Guangxi provinces were affected by the disast... | [
"at least 13 people were killed in Guangdong.",
"Guangxi and Hainan suffered more economic losses than Guangdong.",
"so far Hagupit has been the strongest typhoon to hit Guangdongin this century.",
"Hagupit hit South Koreabefore it landed inGuangdong."
] |
According to the passage, simplified spelling _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people have tried to simplify the spelling of English words. Unlike other languages , English sometimes spells the same sounds in very different ways . For example , there is "light "but" white", "loan "but "phone" ,and there are at least seven different ways of pronouncing "ough": "though", "through ","... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7157.txt | Many people have tried to simplify the spelling of English words. Unlike other languages , English sometimes spells the same sounds in very different ways . For example , there is "light "but" white", "loan "but "phone" ,and there are at least seven different ways of pronouncing "ough": "though", "through ","bough". "... | [
"was welcomed by the US politicians",
"changed the way the words sound",
"has been used widely for over a century",
"was first used in US government letters."
] |
This passage mainly tells us that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many commonly held beliefs about eyeglasses and eyesight that are not proved facts. For example, some people believe that wearing glasses too soon weaken the eyes. But there is nothing to show that the structure of eyes is changed by wearing galsses at a young age. Wearing the wrong galsses, howeve... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15808.txt | There are many commonly held beliefs about eyeglasses and eyesight that are not proved facts. For example, some people believe that wearing glasses too soon weaken the eyes. But there is nothing to show that the structure of eyes is changed by wearing galsses at a young age. Wearing the wrong galsses, however, can pr... | [
"people have many wrong beliefs about eyes and sight.",
"there are many things about the body that are not completely understood",
"there are several cuases of eyestrain",
"eyes are very important to people"
] |
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