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A ship left a port and headed due west, having 400 pounds of food for the journey's supply. After one day of sailing, 2/5 of the supplies had been used by the sailors in the ship. After another two days of sailing, the sailors used 3/5 of the remaining supplies. Calculate the number of supplies remaining in the ship to... | After one day of sailing, 2/5*400 = <<2/5*400=160>>160 pounds of food supplies had been used.
The total number of supplies remaining in the ship is 400-160 = <<400-160=240>>240 pounds.
After another 2 days of sailing, 3/5*240 = <<3/5*240=144>>144 pounds of food had been used.
The total number of supplies remaining in t... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A ship left a port and headed due west, having 400 pounds of food for the journey's supply. After one day of sailing, 2/5 of the supplies had been used by the sailors in the ship. After another two days of sailing, the sailors used 3/5 of the remaining supplies. Calculate the number of supplies remaining in the ship to... | After one day of sailing, 2/5*400 = <<2/5*400=160>>160 pounds of food supplies had been used.
The total number of supplies remaining in the ship is 400-160 = <<400-160=240>>240 pounds.
After another 2 days of sailing, 3/5*240 = <<3/5*240=144>>144 pounds of food had been used.
The total number of supplies remaining in t... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The customer didn't write the letter until _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last month the manager of a jewelry shop received a letter. As he was very busy then, the letter lay on his desk till tea-time. He opened it and a 10-pound note fell out onto the desk. Within the note was a letter which said:
Dear sir:
In 1935 I got engaged . But unfortunately I lost my job. At the time a l... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle841.txt | Last month the manager of a jewelry shop received a letter. As he was very busy then, the letter lay on his desk till tea-time. He opened it and a 10-pound note fell out onto the desk. Within the note was a letter which said:
Dear sir:
In 1935 I got engaged . But unfortunately I lost my job. At the time a lot of peo... | [
"he was dying",
"his wife's death",
"he had enough money",
"he got a job again"
] |
What can we learn about Tammy's father from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Tammy! Come here, please! Mother needs your help in the kitchen." Her father called out to her.
Tammy was in her room, getting ready to do her homework. "Yes, Daddy!" she replied. "I'll be right there."
She hurried out of her bedroom and down the hallway. She was only nine years old. Her elder sister, Ella, h... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2935.txt | "Tammy! Come here, please! Mother needs your help in the kitchen." Her father called out to her.
Tammy was in her room, getting ready to do her homework. "Yes, Daddy!" she replied. "I'll be right there."
She hurried out of her bedroom and down the hallway. She was only nine years old. Her elder sister, Ella, had just m... | [
"He was a very serious person.",
"He wasn't very good at doing housework.",
"He liked playing board games very much.",
"He always helped Tammy do her homework."
] |
What has playing video games become now? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Playing video games has become a real job now. Players can get a lot of money. They compete, watched by thousands of fans in arenas , with millions more following online.
40 years ago the first known competition (playing Spacewar at the US's Standford University) offered a magazine as first prize. In 2014 the... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7822.txt | Playing video games has become a real job now. Players can get a lot of money. They compete, watched by thousands of fans in arenas , with millions more following online.
40 years ago the first known competition (playing Spacewar at the US's Standford University) offered a magazine as first prize. In 2014 the world ch... | [
"A job.",
"A sport.",
"A hobby.",
"A competition."
] |
How would Sarah spend her days long ago? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I didn't think I had a passion . I would sit in front of the TV all day, thinking about nothing but the next show. It was not long ago that I first learned how important having a passion is to life.
That day I went with my mum to drive my sister to the gym. I was bored. Then, as my mum stopped at a red light, ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2510.txt | I didn't think I had a passion . I would sit in front of the TV all day, thinking about nothing but the next show. It was not long ago that I first learned how important having a passion is to life.
That day I went with my mum to drive my sister to the gym. I was bored. Then, as my mum stopped at a red light, someone o... | [
"She watched TV all day.",
"She used to read a lot.",
"She did nothing but thinking.",
"She was always sleeping."
] |
What does Damian sometimes do when he feels lonely ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is raining money !
Imagine this . A big bag full of money falls from the sky and lands right next to you . What would you do with the money ?
This is the question faced by British seven-year-old Damian in the film " Millions ."
Damian and his brother moved to a new place with their dad , after their mother ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7411.txt | It is raining money !
Imagine this . A big bag full of money falls from the sky and lands right next to you . What would you do with the money ?
This is the question faced by British seven-year-old Damian in the film " Millions ."
Damian and his brother moved to a new place with their dad , after their mother passed aw... | [
"Stays at home and watches TV.",
"Plays with a lot of friends .",
"Goes out and watches trains .",
"We don't know ."
] |
From the passage we know that Larry Page _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am Sergey Brin! I was born in Moscow. In 1979, when I was 5, my family immigrated to the United States. I remember that on my 9th birthday I got my first computer "Commodore 64".
Later I graduated with honors in the University of Maryland in Mathematics and IT. The main field of my science research was the t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4596.txt | I am Sergey Brin! I was born in Moscow. In 1979, when I was 5, my family immigrated to the United States. I remember that on my 9th birthday I got my first computer "Commodore 64".
Later I graduated with honors in the University of Maryland in Mathematics and IT. The main field of my science research was the technologi... | [
"was Brin's important partner in starting Google",
"was born in a rich merchant family",
"was once a student in the University of Maryland",
"was a professor from Stanford University"
] |
My pencil box is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Look at this.It's a blue bag.It is my bag.What's in it? Look,this is my English book.It's blue,too.My Chinese book is also in my bag.It is yellow.This is my pencil box.It's big and nice.I like English and Chinese.My bag is my good friend.
Question:
My pencil box is _ .
Choices:
A. yellow
B. blue
C. big an... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3897.txt | Look at this.It's a blue bag.It is my bag.What's in it? Look,this is my English book.It's blue,too.My Chinese book is also in my bag.It is yellow.This is my pencil box.It's big and nice.I like English and Chinese.My bag is my good friend. | [
"yellow",
"blue",
"big and nice",
"my friend"
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Which continent is the only one that reptiles don't inhabit? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which continent is the only one that reptiles don't inhabit? | antartica | science | null | null | null | Europe | Africa | South America | antartica | Today, reptiles live in a wide range of habitats. They can be found on every continent except Antarctica. Many turtles live in the ocean, while others live in freshwater or on land. Lizards are all terrestrial, but their habitats may range from deserts to rainforests, and from underground burrows to the tops of trees. ... | null | null | null |
According to the selection, which of the following is true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Smoking, which may be a pleasure for some people, is a series of discomfort for their fellows. Medical scientists have expressed their concern about effect of smoking on the health not only of those who smoke but also those who do not smoke. In fact, non-smokers who take in the air polluted by tobacco smoke su... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21679.txt | Smoking, which may be a pleasure for some people, is a series of discomfort for their fellows. Medical scientists have expressed their concern about effect of smoking on the health not only of those who smoke but also those who do not smoke. In fact, non-smokers who take in the air polluted by tobacco smoke suffer more... | [
"Smokers suffer from the polluted air more than the non-smokers.",
"Non-smokers suffer from the polluted air more than the smokers.",
"Non-smokers suffer as much from the polluted air as the smokers.",
"Non-smokers don't suffer so much from the polluted air as the smokers."
] |
Which is the best title ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you are in England, you must be very careful in the streets because the traffic drives on the left.
Before you cross a street, you must look to the right first and then left. If the traffic lights are red, the traffic must stop. Then the people on foot can cross the road.
If the traffic lights are green, ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1091.txt | When you are in England, you must be very careful in the streets because the traffic drives on the left.
Before you cross a street, you must look to the right first and then left. If the traffic lights are red, the traffic must stop. Then the people on foot can cross the road.
If the traffic lights are green, the traff... | [
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"Traffic in England",
"Travelling in England",
"Traffic lights in England"
] |
Which of the following countries do you think Yang Ying would like to visit? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Zhang, our geography teacher, held a map of the world and asked us where we would like to travel. Li Ming said, "I like countries with an interesting history, such as China, Egypt, Greece and Italy. They are all old countries with a long history. You can see many old buildings in these countries, such as t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3341.txt | Mr. Zhang, our geography teacher, held a map of the world and asked us where we would like to travel. Li Ming said, "I like countries with an interesting history, such as China, Egypt, Greece and Italy. They are all old countries with a long history. You can see many old buildings in these countries, such as the Great ... | [
"Japan.",
"America.",
"Italy.",
"Egypt."
] |
The writer helps you understand what Biosphere 2 is like by _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Drawings of human colonies on other planets often picture the entire community under a glass or plastic bubble. The bubble is intended to create an atmosphere with adequate oxygen and other essential elements. But similar bubble-like structures have also been constructed on earth. One of the most famous, and c... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12174.txt | Drawings of human colonies on other planets often picture the entire community under a glass or plastic bubble. The bubble is intended to create an atmosphere with adequate oxygen and other essential elements. But similar bubble-like structures have also been constructed on earth. One of the most famous, and controvers... | [
"comparing its features with those of an outer space biosphere",
"explaining the process by which it was constructed",
"referring to an interview with one of former inhabitants",
"describing its appearance and conditions"
] |
Jack London left school because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jack London is a famous American writer. His most widely known book is the Call of the Wild, the story of the adventure of a large dog in the frozen north.
Jack London was born on January 12, 1876, in San Francisco, California. His family was very poor, and Jack had to leave school to make money. He worked har... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20637.txt | Jack London is a famous American writer. His most widely known book is the Call of the Wild, the story of the adventure of a large dog in the frozen north.
Jack London was born on January 12, 1876, in San Francisco, California. His family was very poor, and Jack had to leave school to make money. He worked hard at many... | [
"he had to work to help his family",
"he had completed his education",
"he wanted to become a writer",
"he wanted to find gold."
] |
According to the passage, kids soon can _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On school nights, lots of kids have to do their reading before they are allowed to watch TV. Pretty soon, you might get to do both at the same time, in true Harry Potter style.
Several companies are racing to produce electronic paper and ink, complete with colors and moving imagines . One idea would be to crea... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5108.txt | On school nights, lots of kids have to do their reading before they are allowed to watch TV. Pretty soon, you might get to do both at the same time, in true Harry Potter style.
Several companies are racing to produce electronic paper and ink, complete with colors and moving imagines . One idea would be to create a news... | [
"be allowed to watch TV",
"watch TV while doing their homework",
"watch Harry Potter on TV",
"be allowed to read a newspaper"
] |
Among students complaining to the author, the one standing out questioned his score because . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As I made my way to my office last Thursday, I noticed an A4 poster stuck to the lift door. Then I noticed one on the wall, one on the noticeboard, and then one on my classroom door. In fact, they were stuck to nearly every available surface along the corridor. And they all had the same statement:"All I'm aski... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19880.txt | As I made my way to my office last Thursday, I noticed an A4 poster stuck to the lift door. Then I noticed one on the wall, one on the noticeboard, and then one on my classroom door. In fact, they were stuck to nearly every available surface along the corridor. And they all had the same statement:"All I'm asking for is... | [
"he paid the author more",
"he used to get good grades",
"he had studied very hard",
"he had attended every lecture"
] |
Why did Hannh finally choose engineering? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Dawn Bonfield, the former chief executive of the Women's Engineering Society, ran a stand recently at a big military air show, she was in for a shock.
There were around 900 _ among the crowd and Ms Bonfield says, "I'm saying to all these girls, 'Do you know about engineering, would you like to be an engin... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15044.txt | When Dawn Bonfield, the former chief executive of the Women's Engineering Society, ran a stand recently at a big military air show, she was in for a shock.
There were around 900 _ among the crowd and Ms Bonfield says, "I'm saying to all these girls, 'Do you know about engineering, would you like to be an engineer, have... | [
"Because she found a woman role model.",
"Because her mother was sure of her future.",
"Because her father had influence on her.",
"Because she wanted to meet the demand of society."
] |
What do we know about Dr Seuss's first book for children? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1904. He was famous because of the books he wrote for children. They combine funny words, pictures, and social opinions.
Dr Seuss wrote his first book for children in 1937. It is called And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. A number of pub... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4729.txt | Theodor Seuss Geisel was born in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1904. He was famous because of the books he wrote for children. They combine funny words, pictures, and social opinions.
Dr Seuss wrote his first book for children in 1937. It is called And to Think That I Saw It on Mulberry Street. A number of publishers r... | [
"It was Dr Seuss' worst book.",
"It dealt with a very serious subject.",
"Neither children nor adults like it.",
"Many publishers didn't accept his book at first."
] |
The farmer did the thing because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The thing was a hot one! A farmer had shot two wolves on purpose. He had seen the wolves on his farm and decided to get them before they caused trouble. He knew wolves were a kind of protected animals. However, he also knew most of his neighbors would shoot wolves, too. Shortly after the farmer skinned the wol... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high682.txt | The thing was a hot one! A farmer had shot two wolves on purpose. He had seen the wolves on his farm and decided to get them before they caused trouble. He knew wolves were a kind of protected animals. However, he also knew most of his neighbors would shoot wolves, too. Shortly after the farmer skinned the wolves, prob... | [
"he didn't know about the law",
"his neighbor would do the same thing",
"he was afraid the wolves would cause trouble",
"the wolves entered his farm"
] |
Where can we most probably read this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
like many other fruit,Cherries are packed with antioxidants that may help to prevent cancer and heart disease,as well as slow the aging process.Perhaps you've heare about the controversy between the FD(Food and Drug Administration)and the cherry industry and wondered what it was all about.Are cherries not as ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21768.txt | like many other fruit,Cherries are packed with antioxidants that may help to prevent cancer and heart disease,as well as slow the aging process.Perhaps you've heare about the controversy between the FD(Food and Drug Administration)and the cherry industry and wondered what it was all about.Are cherries not as healthy t... | [
"In a life magazine.",
"In a science report.",
"In a short story.",
"On an entertainment website."
] |
Which of the following about the research work is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People with mentally taxing jobs, including lawyers and graphic designers, may end up having better memory in old age, research suggests.
A study of more than 1,000 Scottish 70-year-olds found that those who had had complex jobs scored better on memory and thinking tests.
One theory is that a more stimulating ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9185.txt | People with mentally taxing jobs, including lawyers and graphic designers, may end up having better memory in old age, research suggests.
A study of more than 1,000 Scottish 70-year-olds found that those who had had complex jobs scored better on memory and thinking tests.
One theory is that a more stimulating environme... | [
"The research team studied both environmental and biological factors.",
"The researchers filled in a questionnaire about their working life.",
"The research objects included people from various jobs and of different ages.",
"The research is helpful to the study of brain health and is still under way."
] |
Soil erosion is a natural process, but what can increase it unnaturally? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Soil erosion is a natural process, but what can increase it unnaturally? | human activities | science | null | null | null | volcanic eruption | human preservation | animal activies | human activities | Soil erosion is a natural process, but human activities can increase it. | null | null | null |
In English , the last name is the _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most English people have three names: a first name, a middle name and a family name . For example, my full name is Ann Allan Green. Green is my family name. Ann and Allan are my given names. People don't use their middle names very much.So we can say Ann Green. We can say Miss Green or Mrs. Green. But we can't... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6478.txt | Most English people have three names: a first name, a middle name and a family name . For example, my full name is Ann Allan Green. Green is my family name. Ann and Allan are my given names. People don't use their middle names very much.So we can say Ann Green. We can say Miss Green or Mrs. Green. But we can't say Miss... | [
"given name",
"full name",
"middle name",
"family name"
] |
How many millions of years ago did pangaea begin breaking apart? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How many millions of years ago did pangaea begin breaking apart? | 250 | science | null | null | null | 500 | 600 | 400 | 250 | Pangaea has been breaking apart since about 250 million years ago. Divergent plate boundaries formed within the continents to cause them to rift apart. The continents are still moving apart. The Pacific is shrinking as the Atlantic is growing. The Appalachians ( Figure below ) are now on a passive margin. The mighty mo... | null | null | null |
How many countries are mentioned in this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Europe, many people make friends between their countries through town twinning. Town or city twinning means two towns in different countries agree and decide to become "twins" with a sister-city relationship.
The people find pen friends in the twin town. They exchange newspapers and stamps. The school teach... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high606.txt | In Europe, many people make friends between their countries through town twinning. Town or city twinning means two towns in different countries agree and decide to become "twins" with a sister-city relationship.
The people find pen friends in the twin town. They exchange newspapers and stamps. The school teachers discu... | [
"7",
"6.",
"5",
"4"
] |
According to this passage, _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Science is a dominant theme in our culture. Since it touches almost every aspect of our life, educated people need at least some idea of its structure and operation. They should also have an understanding of the subculture in which scientists live and the kinds of people they are. An understanding of general c... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8275.txt | Science is a dominant theme in our culture. Since it touches almost every aspect of our life, educated people need at least some idea of its structure and operation. They should also have an understanding of the subculture in which scientists live and the kinds of people they are. An understanding of general characteri... | [
"English is a language full of sexual discrimination.",
"only in the scientific world is the role of women increasing rapidly.",
"women are making significant contributions to eliminating the inadequacy of our language.",
"male nouns or pronouns should not be used to refer to scientists."
] |
What season is it in the southern hemisphere when it's winter in the northern? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What season is it in the southern hemisphere when it's winter in the northern? | summer | science | null | null | null | autumn | Winter | Spring | summer | Winter solstice for the Northern Hemisphere happens on December 21 or 22. The North Pole of Earth's axis points away from the Sun ( Figure below ). Light from the Sun is spread out over a larger area. With fewer daylight hours in winter, there is also less time for the Sun to warm the area. When it is winter in the Nor... | null | null | null |
It the speech software were widely used, _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The next time you try for a high-ranking post, you could let your possible boss listen to a recommending phone call "made" by US President George W Bush or British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Of course, neither of them could really do that for you-you would just "borrow" their voices.
AT & T labs will start sel... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17533.txt | The next time you try for a high-ranking post, you could let your possible boss listen to a recommending phone call "made" by US President George W Bush or British Prime Minister Tony Blair.
Of course, neither of them could really do that for you-you would just "borrow" their voices.
AT & T labs will start selling spee... | [
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"it would not be necessary to go for a speech by a famous person",
"no radio or TV broadcasters would be needed",
"recording of a voice alone would not be taken as a proof in the court"
] |
Processed foods will probably _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People are interested in eating raw foods or whole foods partly because eating these types of food reduces the risk of acid accumulation in our body .
Raw and whole foods are usually digested more efficiently than cooked and processed foods . When we cook foods , we destroy the natural enzymes that are part of... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12781.txt | People are interested in eating raw foods or whole foods partly because eating these types of food reduces the risk of acid accumulation in our body .
Raw and whole foods are usually digested more efficiently than cooked and processed foods . When we cook foods , we destroy the natural enzymes that are part of the food... | [
"stop body's metabolism",
"be difficult to digest",
"destroy body's cells",
"lead to obesity"
] |
According to the passage, people who buy ready-made clothing _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Department stores sell ready- to-wear clothing, which is also called ready-made clothing. Such clothing is made in fixed sizes. Those people who find that ready-made clothing fits them well can save money by buying it. Most often, people do not fit exactly into a producer's size. Their clothing must be altered... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15207.txt | Department stores sell ready- to-wear clothing, which is also called ready-made clothing. Such clothing is made in fixed sizes. Those people who find that ready-made clothing fits them well can save money by buying it. Most often, people do not fit exactly into a producer's size. Their clothing must be altered to make ... | [
"wish to make alternations",
"will spend less money",
"want to make it better",
"can fit into the sizes"
] |
What's "Drawing with Mark"? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you are like me and you love drawing a lot, then I'm sure you'll love "Drawing With Mark". "Drawing With Mark" is a great show and Mark is really helpful. He gives kids some tips on how to draw and often teaches kids some history about the things they draw. Kids can also learn three or four fun facts about... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4790.txt | If you are like me and you love drawing a lot, then I'm sure you'll love "Drawing With Mark". "Drawing With Mark" is a great show and Mark is really helpful. He gives kids some tips on how to draw and often teaches kids some history about the things they draw. Kids can also learn three or four fun facts about what the... | [
"A movie.",
"A book.",
"A show.",
"A magazine."
] |
The new passport photos will probably contain all EXCEPT _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The passport photographs of the future could turn out to be more than just another pretty picture if a new computer technique developed by Israeli scientists catches on.
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University, in Israel, have invented a way to hide information such as a fingerprint or signature in color images. ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1357.txt | The passport photographs of the future could turn out to be more than just another pretty picture if a new computer technique developed by Israeli scientists catches on.
Researchers at Ben-Gurion University, in Israel, have invented a way to hide information such as a fingerprint or signature in color images. They beli... | [
"one's picture",
"one's fingerprint",
"one's signature",
"one's blood type"
] |
The text is mainly about _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Using too much water or throwing rubbish into our rivers are clear ways that humans can put our water supply in danger , but we also affect our water supply in less obvious ways. You may wonder how paving a road can lead to less useable fresh water. A major part of the water we use every day is groundwater. G... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4048.txt | Using too much water or throwing rubbish into our rivers are clear ways that humans can put our water supply in danger , but we also affect our water supply in less obvious ways. You may wonder how paving a road can lead to less useable fresh water. A major part of the water we use every day is groundwater. Groundwate... | [
"Why paving roads reduces our water",
"how much we depend on water to live",
"why droughts occur more in dry climates",
"how human activity affects our water supply"
] |
Christmas is in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here are four famous festivals aroud the world .Are you familiar with all of them?
Christmas is on 25 December.On the night before the festival ,young children hang up their stockings for the gift that Santa Clause gives .This festival is for the birth of Christ.All the people like this festival.
In North Am... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6524.txt | Here are four famous festivals aroud the world .Are you familiar with all of them?
Christmas is on 25 December.On the night before the festival ,young children hang up their stockings for the gift that Santa Clause gives .This festival is for the birth of Christ.All the people like this festival.
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The length of the sloped surface of a ramp is referred to as what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The length of the sloped surface of a ramp is referred to as what? | input distance | science | null | null | null | furlong | accumulation distance | output distance | input distance | Consider the simple ramp in Figure below . A ramp can be used to raise an object up off the ground. The input distance is the length of the sloped surface of the ramp. The output distance is the height of the ramp, or the vertical distance the object is raised. Therefore, the ideal mechanical advantage of the ramp is:. | null | null | null |
In the history, Finland was sequentially ruled by _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Finland is perhaps the most beautiful and mysterious of the countries of northern Europe. Two-thirds of its surface is covered with thick forests and among them lie lakes, connected with rivers and canals. The northern part of this country is inside the Arctic Circle , where almost no trees can grow becaus... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18841.txt | Finland is perhaps the most beautiful and mysterious of the countries of northern Europe. Two-thirds of its surface is covered with thick forests and among them lie lakes, connected with rivers and canals. The northern part of this country is inside the Arctic Circle , where almost no trees can grow because of its ... | [
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How do you calculate the atomic mass of an element? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How do you calculate the atomic mass of an element? | add the protons and neutrons together | science | null | null | null | multiply protons by neutrons | add neutrons and electrons | count the electrons | add the protons and neutrons together | In this lesson, you learned about chemical bonds in a water molecule. The bonds form between atoms of hydrogen and oxygen when they share electrons. This type of bond is an example of a covalent bond. | null | null | null |
Shelly and Sam love to go deep sea fishing for swordfish. Each time they go deep sea fishing, Shelly catches 2 less than five swordfish, and Sam catches one less swordfish than Shelly. If Sam and Shelly go fishing 5 times, how many swordfish do they catch in total? | Shelly catches 2 less than five swordfish each time they go fishing, for a total of 5-2=<<5-2=3>>3 fish per trip.
Sam catches one less swordfish than does Shelly on each trip, or a total of 3-1=<<3-1=2>>2 swordfish per trip.
Together, they catch a total of 3+2=<<3+2=5>>5 swordfish on each trip.
If Sam and Shelly go fis... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Shelly and Sam love to go deep sea fishing for swordfish. Each time they go deep sea fishing, Shelly catches 2 less than five swordfish, and Sam catches one less swordfish than Shelly. If Sam and Shelly go fishing 5 times, how many swordfish do they catch in total? | Shelly catches 2 less than five swordfish each time they go fishing, for a total of 5-2=<<5-2=3>>3 fish per trip.
Sam catches one less swordfish than does Shelly on each trip, or a total of 3-1=<<3-1=2>>2 swordfish per trip.
Together, they catch a total of 3+2=<<3+2=5>>5 swordfish on each trip.
If Sam and Shelly go fis... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following was a clear signal of alarm? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One moment it was quiet and calm in the forest, the next, the air was charged with tension. The elephant had heard the distant alarm calls of animals and her mood suddenly changed. I urged the elephant deeper into the forest. We sounded like a forest fire --- cracking, snapping, trailblazing. But through all t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6848.txt | One moment it was quiet and calm in the forest, the next, the air was charged with tension. The elephant had heard the distant alarm calls of animals and her mood suddenly changed. I urged the elephant deeper into the forest. We sounded like a forest fire --- cracking, snapping, trailblazing. But through all the noise ... | [
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"A spotted deer called.",
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"The forest was silent for a while."
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The uncle disliked the rented cottage for the reason that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A Narrow Escape
Shortly after the war, my brother and I were invited to spend a few days' holiday with an uncle who had just returned from abroad. He had rented a cottage in the country, although he hardly spent much time there. We understood the reason for this after our arrival: the cottage had no comfortabl... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16013.txt | A Narrow Escape
Shortly after the war, my brother and I were invited to spend a few days' holiday with an uncle who had just returned from abroad. He had rented a cottage in the country, although he hardly spent much time there. We understood the reason for this after our arrival: the cottage had no comfortable furnitu... | [
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Which stage of life is typically easier for learning multiple languages? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which stage of life is typically easier for learning multiple languages? | childhood | science | null | null | null | adulthood | adolescenc | infancy | childhood | null | null | null | |
Black Friday originally referred to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States.In recent years,it has been regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season and most major shops have opened extremely early and offered promotional sales .Black Friday is not an official holiday,but many employees and schools h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19161.txt | Black Friday is the day following Thanksgiving Day in the United States.In recent years,it has been regarded as the beginning of the Christmas shopping season and most major shops have opened extremely early and offered promotional sales .Black Friday is not an official holiday,but many employees and schools have both ... | [
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Homes with just one child make up nearly _ of all families in Britain. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Only children are happier than those with brothers or sisters, according to a new research which shows _ rivalry can have a serious effect on a child's emotion.
Over half of the children surveyed said they had been bullied by a sibling, and one in three said they had been hit,kicked or pushed by a sibling, o... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7538.txt | Only children are happier than those with brothers or sisters, according to a new research which shows _ rivalry can have a serious effect on a child's emotion.
Over half of the children surveyed said they had been bullied by a sibling, and one in three said they had been hit,kicked or pushed by a sibling, others com... | [
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Among all of the above, there is/ are _ weekly magazine(s). | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Time out
Cover Price: PS2.35
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Time out -- London's arts and entertainment weekly. This magazine offers the best listings and reviews of arts, music, films and nightlife, and it is a necessary guide to the entertainment capital of the world. If you're not using Time out, you're losing out on Londo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high629.txt | Time out
Cover Price: PS2.35
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Time out -- London's arts and entertainment weekly. This magazine offers the best listings and reviews of arts, music, films and nightlife, and it is a necessary guide to the entertainment capital of the world. If you're not using Time out, you're losing out on London.
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According to the passage, we can know that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know what Fear and Faith have in common? Fear believes in a negative future. Faith believes in a positive future. Both believe in something that has not yet happened. So I ask you, if neither the positive nor negative future has happened yet then why not choose to believe in the positive future?
I belie... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17107.txt | Do you know what Fear and Faith have in common? Fear believes in a negative future. Faith believes in a positive future. Both believe in something that has not yet happened. So I ask you, if neither the positive nor negative future has happened yet then why not choose to believe in the positive future?
I believe during... | [
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"neither negative nor positive future will happen",
"people usually choose to believe in the positive future"
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From the passage, we know Liu Xiaoyu _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you had a chance to prepare dinner for your mother, would you choose to make it right now or some day in the future? Watch the video Paradise Dinner by Liu Xiaoyu, a junior at[Hebei Institute of Communications, and you will find a right answer.
Recently the six-minute film Paradise Dinner won a great succ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3385.txt | If you had a chance to prepare dinner for your mother, would you choose to make it right now or some day in the future? Watch the video Paradise Dinner by Liu Xiaoyu, a junior at[Hebei Institute of Communications, and you will find a right answer.
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"made a big dinner for his mother",
"made a short video on the Intemet",
"has graduated from a university",
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What does the report suggest developing countries do to deal with malnutrition? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new World Bank report warns that children who do not get enough good food in the first two years of life suffer lasting damage. They may be underdeveloped or under-weight. They may suffer from poor health or poor intelligence. In addition, these children are more likely to drop out of school and earn less mo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17079.txt | A new World Bank report warns that children who do not get enough good food in the first two years of life suffer lasting damage. They may be underdeveloped or under-weight. They may suffer from poor health or poor intelligence. In addition, these children are more likely to drop out of school and earn less money as ad... | [
"Provide good food directly.",
"Provide better working conditions.",
"Give newly born babies colostrum.",
"Offer educational programs to mothers."
] |
The e-waste found in Hong Kong last month was from _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is reported that some developed countries have shipped broken parts of computers to China. Such a thing can be founded every day although it is against international laws. Last month Hong Kong officers found 131,000 kilograms of broken computers, TVs and phones sent from Japan.
Things like these are called ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5692.txt | It is reported that some developed countries have shipped broken parts of computers to China. Such a thing can be founded every day although it is against international laws. Last month Hong Kong officers found 131,000 kilograms of broken computers, TVs and phones sent from Japan.
Things like these are called electroni... | [
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How many tips mentioned in the text to prevent excuses? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all make excuses.
But the successful ones are those who can kill the excuses like the miserable maggots they are.
I'm too tired. I don't have the time. I don't feel motivated. I'd rather do nothing. I don't have the money, equipment, space. I can't because ...
We've all made the excuses. Here's how to kill ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16471.txt | We all make excuses.
But the successful ones are those who can kill the excuses like the miserable maggots they are.
I'm too tired. I don't have the time. I don't feel motivated. I'd rather do nothing. I don't have the money, equipment, space. I can't because ...
We've all made the excuses. Here's how to kill them.
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"Three",
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By writing the passage, the author tries to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Britain is facing a sharp rise in its rat population as growing numbers of people leave what they cannot finish of the fast food in the street, an environment group warned .Keep Britain Tidy said the rats were stopping their traditional hunts underground and were running across the streets, invited by burgers,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15915.txt | Britain is facing a sharp rise in its rat population as growing numbers of people leave what they cannot finish of the fast food in the street, an environment group warned .Keep Britain Tidy said the rats were stopping their traditional hunts underground and were running across the streets, invited by burgers, pizzas a... | [
"close some of the burger and pizza restaurants",
"draw the public attention to the problem of rats",
"prevent the rats from growing up",
"making an advertisement for the classic horror tale The Rats"
] |
What kind of person is the manager? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a teacher, my daily life includes driving to a new school so I'm usually unable to anticipate the day's events, good or bad!
One day, I was teaching in a very difficult classroom. I was managing behavior all morning and by lunch time, I knew I needed coffee to even consider surviving the afternoon. So on ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7545.txt | As a teacher, my daily life includes driving to a new school so I'm usually unable to anticipate the day's events, good or bad!
One day, I was teaching in a very difficult classroom. I was managing behavior all morning and by lunch time, I knew I needed coffee to even consider surviving the afternoon. So on my lunch ... | [
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"Special.",
"Gentle.",
"Helpful."
] |
What does the passage mainly talk about? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Negative self talk and negative energy can affect you in many ways and cause you additional stress. Because of this, developing more positive self talk is an important way to reduce stress in your life. You can help yourself maintain a positive frame of mind which will help with positive self talkby surroundin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6933.txt | Negative self talk and negative energy can affect you in many ways and cause you additional stress. Because of this, developing more positive self talk is an important way to reduce stress in your life. You can help yourself maintain a positive frame of mind which will help with positive self talkby surrounding yoursel... | [
"Adding some elements to your life.",
"Getting positive energy from the company you keep.",
"Changing your self talk with positive affirmation.",
"Reducing stress by surrounding yourself with positive energy."
] |
The woman found she had made a mistake | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last Tuesday, after doing all the family shopping in town, I wanted to have a rest before catching the train. So I bought a newspaper and some chocolate and went into a station coffee shop with long tables to sit at. I put my heavy bag down on the floor, put the newspaper and chocolate on the table to keep a p... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2599.txt | Last Tuesday, after doing all the family shopping in town, I wanted to have a rest before catching the train. So I bought a newspaper and some chocolate and went into a station coffee shop with long tables to sit at. I put my heavy bag down on the floor, put the newspaper and chocolate on the table to keep a place, and... | [
"just after she saw the young man next to her",
"when the young man was leaving",
"after she finished reading her newspaper",
"right before she was about to leave the coffee shop"
] |
How many sports items are mentioned in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Indoor and outdoor courts. Coaching from beginners to advanced, every day not
evenings.Children only-Sat. mornings.
SKIING
Dry slopes--3 levels instructors at weekends and Fridays. Daytime parcitice. 8 years upwards.
SWIMMING
2 pools I heated Olympic length. Tuition available.
Women: Tuesday and Thursday.
Men:... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8917.txt | Indoor and outdoor courts. Coaching from beginners to advanced, every day not
evenings.Children only-Sat. mornings.
SKIING
Dry slopes--3 levels instructors at weekends and Fridays. Daytime parcitice. 8 years upwards.
SWIMMING
2 pools I heated Olympic length. Tuition available.
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"7.",
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_ is on the wall . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello , boys and girls ! I'm Anna Green . Look ! This is my bedroom . The wall is white . And this is my bed . B-E-D , bed . It's green . What's this on the bed ? It is a quilt . It's a yellow quilt . And that's a jacket . It's green , too . What are those on the sofa ? They are my books . Oh , what's this on ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6153.txt | Hello , boys and girls ! I'm Anna Green . Look ! This is my bedroom . The wall is white . And this is my bed . B-E-D , bed . It's green . What's this on the bed ? It is a quilt . It's a yellow quilt . And that's a jacket . It's green , too . What are those on the sofa ? They are my books . Oh , what's this on the wall ... | [
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What falls roughly in the middle of the electromagnetic spectrum, having shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than microwaves, but not as short and high as x rays? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What falls roughly in the middle of the electromagnetic spectrum, having shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than microwaves, but not as short and high as x rays? | light | science | null | null | null | gamma rays | radio waves | ultraviolet light | light | Light includes infrared light, visible light, and ultraviolet light. As you can see from the Figure above , light falls roughly in the middle of the electromagnetic spectrum. It has shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than microwaves, but not as short and high as X rays. | null | null | null |
_ attracts people to watch and take part in the shows. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you go to an American middle school on Wednesday morning, you will hear kids talking about the American idol show from the night before. Some have called it the most influential show in the history of television.
American Idol has been extremely successful in the country since 2002. The show was number one ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3943.txt | If you go to an American middle school on Wednesday morning, you will hear kids talking about the American idol show from the night before. Some have called it the most influential show in the history of television.
American Idol has been extremely successful in the country since 2002. The show was number one for six y... | [
"The prize of lots of money",
"The idea that anyone can be a pop star",
"The chance to record an album",
"The dream of becoming a professional"
] |
Raymond Kruck most probably agrees that wireless network security involves _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
They may be just passing your office, computer bag slung over one shoulder. Or they may be sitting in a car outside it, causally tapping away at a laptop. They look like innocent passers-by. In fact, they are stealing your corporate secrets.
Drive-by hacking is the trendy term given to the practice of breaki... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2051.txt | They may be just passing your office, computer bag slung over one shoulder. Or they may be sitting in a car outside it, causally tapping away at a laptop. They look like innocent passers-by. In fact, they are stealing your corporate secrets.
Drive-by hacking is the trendy term given to the practice of breaking into w... | [
"wireless signal administration",
"changes in user's awareness",
"users' psychological health",
"stronger physical walls"
] |
How many ways are mentioned to fight insects in the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Home gardens are very common in America. They can provide people with fresh vegetables, but hard work should be done. For example, you have to fight against insects and animals in home gardens, because they like the fresh vegetables as much as us. Maybe you will surround a small garden with a wire fence, but t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20550.txt | Home gardens are very common in America. They can provide people with fresh vegetables, but hard work should be done. For example, you have to fight against insects and animals in home gardens, because they like the fresh vegetables as much as us. Maybe you will surround a small garden with a wire fence, but this may n... | [
"Two.",
"Three.",
"Four.",
"Five."
] |
Why do the old man and his grandson collect soft-drink bottles? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here in the northeast Georgia mountains live an old man and his young grandson. A small sum of money given by the government is their only regular income. Man and boy walk up and down the highway daily collecting soft-drink bottles for resale. I stopped once, and tried to give the man a carton of empty bottles... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20443.txt | Here in the northeast Georgia mountains live an old man and his young grandson. A small sum of money given by the government is their only regular income. Man and boy walk up and down the highway daily collecting soft-drink bottles for resale. I stopped once, and tried to give the man a carton of empty bottles. Polite,... | [
"They want to make the area clean and tidy.",
"They want to recycle the soft-drink bottles.",
"Local officials ask them to do so.",
"Their income is not enough to support themselves."
] |
When the author started at a new school in Iowa, she worried _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
About five years ago I started at a new school when my family moved to Iowa. I was just a little ex-cited, but I worried I would never fit in with the other sixth graders.
Lucy, a girl in my class, who I thought was not ready for change, didn't like me from the start. In fact, I was pretty sure she hated me. I... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7854.txt | About five years ago I started at a new school when my family moved to Iowa. I was just a little ex-cited, but I worried I would never fit in with the other sixth graders.
Lucy, a girl in my class, who I thought was not ready for change, didn't like me from the start. In fact, I was pretty sure she hated me. I would as... | [
"she looked stupid when asking questions",
"she didn't look like the coolest girl in her class",
"she was not ready for change at all",
"she couldn't get along well with her classmates"
] |
What is the term for any behavior that occurs only after experience or practice? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the term for any behavior that occurs only after experience or practice? | learned behavior | science | null | null | null | studied behavior | practiced behavior | saved behavior | learned behavior | Learned behavior is any behavior that occurs only after experience or practice. The more intelligent a species is, the more it depends on learned behaviors, which have the advantage of being flexible. Ways in which animals learn behaviors include habituation, observational learning, conditioning, learning through play,... | null | null | null |
In science, what do we call a mathematical relationship that exists between observations under a given set of conditions? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In science, what do we call a mathematical relationship that exists between observations under a given set of conditions? | law | science | null | null | null | fact | idea | theory | law | In science, a law is a mathematical relationship that exists between observations under a given set of conditions. There is a fundamental difference between observations of the physical world and explanations of the nature of the physical world. Hypotheses and theories are explanations, whereas laws and measurements ar... | null | null | null |
The old man was _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An old man walked slowly into a restaurant with his cane . His old jacket and shoes made him unusual that day.
A young waitress named Mary watched him move towards a table by the window. She ran over to him, and said with a smile, "Here, sir. Let me give you a hand."
Without saying a word, he gave her a smile.... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3392.txt | An old man walked slowly into a restaurant with his cane . His old jacket and shoes made him unusual that day.
A young waitress named Mary watched him move towards a table by the window. She ran over to him, and said with a smile, "Here, sir. Let me give you a hand."
Without saying a word, he gave her a smile. She pull... | [
"Mary's father",
"Mary's neighbour",
"the boss of the restaurant",
"a waiter of the restaurant"
] |
What three forces are involved in erosion? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What three forces are involved in erosion? | water, wind, gravity | science | null | null | null | radiation, gravity, precipitation | water, temperature, altitude | heat, pressure, gravity | water, wind, gravity | null | null | null | |
Which is the best title of this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Choose the best answer (,):
David Copperfield is one of the world's most famous magicians . He became the youngest member of the Society of American Magicians when he was 12. Now he is famous all over the world. In 1983, he made the Statue of Liberty in New York disappear for a few minutes. In 1986, Copp... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6001.txt | Choose the best answer (,):
David Copperfield is one of the world's most famous magicians . He became the youngest member of the Society of American Magicians when he was 12. Now he is famous all over the world. In 1983, he made the Statue of Liberty in New York disappear for a few minutes. In 1986, Copperfield f... | [
"A Famous Magician",
"A Visit to China",
"Lucky Chinese People",
"A Wonderful Show"
] |
The passage is written mainly to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Australian scientists are trying to give kangaroo-style stomachs to cattle and sheep in order to cut the greenhouse gases they send out, which is thought to be responsible for global warming.
Thanks to special bacteria in their stomachs, kangaroo flatulence contains nomethane and scientists want to transfe... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16583.txt | Australian scientists are trying to give kangaroo-style stomachs to cattle and sheep in order to cut the greenhouse gases they send out, which is thought to be responsible for global warming.
Thanks to special bacteria in their stomachs, kangaroo flatulence contains nomethane and scientists want to transfer that ba... | [
"discuss a better way to protect the earth",
"warn farmers of the danger of animal waste",
"illustrate the possible solutions to pollution",
"present a recent study on one cause of global warming"
] |
What moves sediments after they have formed? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What moves sediments after they have formed? | erosion | science | null | null | null | perspiration | photosynthesis | migration | erosion | Erosion moves sediments after they have formed. The sediments are transported away from the place where they form. There are several agents of erosion. Flowing water moves and deposits sediments. Water erodes far more material than any other erosional agent. Wind is important as an agent of erosion. This is especially ... | null | null | null |
The young man _ in fact. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This story is about a young man. He worked hard at his lessons. He was too busy. He didn't have time to rest, so he was ill. Every night, when he went to bed, he closed his eyes and tried to sleep . But he couldn't. He thought: "I must go to see the doctor." He said to the doctor. "I can't go to sleep at night... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle35.txt | This story is about a young man. He worked hard at his lessons. He was too busy. He didn't have time to rest, so he was ill. Every night, when he went to bed, he closed his eyes and tried to sleep . But he couldn't. He thought: "I must go to see the doctor." He said to the doctor. "I can't go to sleep at night." "Try c... | [
"didn't understand the doctor's words.",
"couldn't count numbers",
"didn't try to sleep",
"wasn't ill at all"
] |
Bill Gates' house is very famous. The writer gives _ reasons. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bill Gates has a nice house on a hill by Lake Washington. Inside the house there are seven bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, six kitchens and six fireplaces. It even has a theatre, a library, an exercise room and a swimming pool. You can say the house is very big. However, it doesn't look so big, because a large part of... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2546.txt | Bill Gates has a nice house on a hill by Lake Washington. Inside the house there are seven bedrooms, 24 bathrooms, six kitchens and six fireplaces. It even has a theatre, a library, an exercise room and a swimming pool. You can say the house is very big. However, it doesn't look so big, because a large part of it is in... | [
"one",
"two",
"four",
"five"
] |
According to the passage,we can learn that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the near future,we may be using our eyes to operate our smart-phones and tablets,even when it comes to playing popular games like Fruit Ninja.
The Gaze Group has been developing eye-controlled computer technology for nearly 20 years.But those devices have been firstly designed to help those with disabilitie... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4399.txt | In the near future,we may be using our eyes to operate our smart-phones and tablets,even when it comes to playing popular games like Fruit Ninja.
The Gaze Group has been developing eye-controlled computer technology for nearly 20 years.But those devices have been firstly designed to help those with disabilities,and are... | [
"the eye-controlling technology was first developed for the blind",
"the present developing 0f the technology will bring no good",
"there is no such a phone as we can use only with our eyes at present",
"the eye-controlling technology is only intended for the disabled people"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Harriet Tubman was an AfricanAmerican woman who fought against slavery. She was born in 1820. She helped many people escape from slavery through the Underground Railroad. It was an organized effort to help slaves from the southern states to areas that banned slavery.
Slaves could be sold freely. Families were ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7189.txt | Harriet Tubman was an AfricanAmerican woman who fought against slavery. She was born in 1820. She helped many people escape from slavery through the Underground Railroad. It was an organized effort to help slaves from the southern states to areas that banned slavery.
Slaves could be sold freely. Families were often sep... | [
"Harriet was recognized as a heroine.",
"Harriet fought against slavery in many ways.",
"Harriet helped only black people in her life.",
"Harriet helped black people to get better education."
] |
About American classroom rules, which is NOT right? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
American schools must obey the classroom rules. Here are some of them.
If the teacher asks you a question, you should answer it at once. If you do not understand the question, you can put up your hand and ask the teacher to say it again.
You must not be absent ( ) on a test day. If you are seriously ill, let... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3507.txt | American schools must obey the classroom rules. Here are some of them.
If the teacher asks you a question, you should answer it at once. If you do not understand the question, you can put up your hand and ask the teacher to say it again.
You must not be absent ( ) on a test day. If you are seriously ill, let the teac... | [
"Do not eat anything during class.",
"Ask the teacher for leave ( ) because you're seriously ill.",
"If you don't understand the question, you can't ask the teacher to repeat ( ) it.",
"You can drink something during the break."
] |
The best title for this passage should be _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When we have small cuts in the skin , something strange may happen. The cuts are able to heal themselves in a couple of days. How does this happen? Read on, and you will find out the secret.
Every living thing on the earth is made up of cells . Cells grow and make new cells. Most cells are very small and we c... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1398.txt | When we have small cuts in the skin , something strange may happen. The cuts are able to heal themselves in a couple of days. How does this happen? Read on, and you will find out the secret.
Every living thing on the earth is made up of cells . Cells grow and make new cells. Most cells are very small and we can't see ... | [
"How Skin Cells Heal Cuts",
"The Importance of Skin",
"How to Protect Our Fingers",
"The Importance of Cells"
] |
Cars get tested every two years to make sure _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Car Pollution
Some cars do not run the way they should. Bad smoke from a car can get into the air. This bad smoke is called pollution.
Pollution turns the air a gray color1. It is very dirty. It is not good for people to breathe this dirty air.
To keep pollution down, the states tests cars every two years. Th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20014.txt | Car Pollution
Some cars do not run the way they should. Bad smoke from a car can get into the air. This bad smoke is called pollution.
Pollution turns the air a gray color1. It is very dirty. It is not good for people to breathe this dirty air.
To keep pollution down, the states tests cars every two years. This test c... | [
"the owners can get some money",
"they can get repaired on time",
"they don't pollute the air",
"the government can decide to buy them or not"
] |
What's the process responsible for the presence of oxygen in our atmosphere? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What's the process responsible for the presence of oxygen in our atmosphere? | photosynthesis | science | null | null | null | glycolysis | respiration | ozone | photosynthesis | null | null | null | |
Boys were often tempted to _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was once a man called Mr. Flowers, and flowers were his only joy in life. He spent all his spare time in one of his four glass-houses and grew flowers of every color, with long and difficult names, for competitions, he tried to grow a rose of a new color to win the silver cup for the Rose of the Year.
M... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1348.txt | There was once a man called Mr. Flowers, and flowers were his only joy in life. He spent all his spare time in one of his four glass-houses and grew flowers of every color, with long and difficult names, for competitions, he tried to grow a rose of a new color to win the silver cup for the Rose of the Year.
Mr. Flower... | [
"throw stones at Mr. Flowers' glass-houses",
"throw stones at Mr. Flowers from their school",
"be in or close by Mr. Flowers' glass-houses",
"play with Mr. Flowers near his glass-houses"
] |
Which restaurant serves both breakfast and lunch? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Restaurants in the USA
_
So many pizza chains compete for the attention of tourists in South Beach, but ask a Miami Beach local where to get the best pizza and they'll tell you about Steve's. This is New York-style pizza, handmade with care and good ingredients . New branches of Steve's are opening elsewhere... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7260.txt | Restaurants in the USA
_
So many pizza chains compete for the attention of tourists in South Beach, but ask a Miami Beach local where to get the best pizza and they'll tell you about Steve's. This is New York-style pizza, handmade with care and good ingredients . New branches of Steve's are opening elsewhere in Miami... | [
"Steve's Pizza.",
"Walt's Wharf.",
"Absolute Baking & Cafe.",
"Cattleman's Steakhouse."
] |
The name of Athens came from _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In front of a popular restaurant, a line of customers wait for taxis. And wait. Most of the cabs(taxis) are full. That's nothing unusual in this city of 4 million people. But it's 2:30 in the morning.
Visitors to the Olympic Games may leave disappointed if they see Athens only through the eyes of the typical t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9090.txt | In front of a popular restaurant, a line of customers wait for taxis. And wait. Most of the cabs(taxis) are full. That's nothing unusual in this city of 4 million people. But it's 2:30 in the morning.
Visitors to the Olympic Games may leave disappointed if they see Athens only through the eyes of the typical tourist, w... | [
"a goddess",
"a famous athlete",
"a kind of animal",
"a kind of plant"
] |
Cells must also be able to separate their relatively stable interior from what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Cells must also be able to separate their relatively stable interior from what? | the external environment | science | null | null | null | competition and chaos | their habitat | predators | the external environment | Cells share the same needs: the need to get energy from their environment, the need to respond to their environment, and the need to reproduce. Cells must also be able to separate their relatively stable interior from the ever-changing external environment. They do this by coordinating many processes that are carried o... | null | null | null |
What's the title to the passage ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello, everyone! My name is Steve. Lunchtime is my favorite time. I love the school lunch.
Many students don't like the school lunch. They take their own lunch to school. Their mothers may make hamburgers and salad for them for lunch. Some students take leftovers for lunch. But I don't! The lunch is very _ .... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4338.txt | Hello, everyone! My name is Steve. Lunchtime is my favorite time. I love the school lunch.
Many students don't like the school lunch. They take their own lunch to school. Their mothers may make hamburgers and salad for them for lunch. Some students take leftovers for lunch. But I don't! The lunch is very _ . For only... | [
"My School",
"My Favourite Day",
"My Classmates",
"My Lunchtime"
] |
Mary has 26 blue shirts and 36 brown shirts. If she gives away half of her blue shirts and a third of her brown shirts, how many shirts does she have left? | Mary gives away 26/2 = <<26/2=13>>13 blue shirts.
Mary gives away 36/3 = <<36/3=12>>12 brown shirts.
Mary has 26-13 = <<26-13=13>>13 blue shirts left.
Mary has 36-12 = <<36-12=24>>24 brown shirts left.
Mary has 13+24 = <<13+24=37>>37 shirts left.
#### 37 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mary has 26 blue shirts and 36 brown shirts. If she gives away half of her blue shirts and a third of her brown shirts, how many shirts does she have left? | Mary gives away 26/2 = <<26/2=13>>13 blue shirts.
Mary gives away 36/3 = <<36/3=12>>12 brown shirts.
Mary has 26-13 = <<26-13=13>>13 blue shirts left.
Mary has 36-12 = <<36-12=24>>24 brown shirts left.
Mary has 13+24 = <<13+24=37>>37 shirts left.
#### 37 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
When she opens her mouth, the fox _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A crow is sitting in a big tree. She has a big piece of meat in her mouth, "My babies will have a nice breakfast," she thinks. An old fox is looking for his breakfast. He sees the crow and the meat, " How can I get that piece of meat? " he thinks.
"Good morning, Mrs. Crow," says the fox. " How are you? "
But... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4749.txt | A crow is sitting in a big tree. She has a big piece of meat in her mouth, "My babies will have a nice breakfast," she thinks. An old fox is looking for his breakfast. He sees the crow and the meat, " How can I get that piece of meat? " he thinks.
"Good morning, Mrs. Crow," says the fox. " How are you? "
But the crow... | [
"gets the meat",
"eats the baby crows",
"climbs the tree",
"catches a bird from the tree"
] |
Which of the following is true of Ben? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The television news feature about Ben Heckmann, an eighth grader from Farmington, Minn, was breathless in its praise. "At 14, he has accomplished something many adults can't achieve," the reporter said, "Ben is a twice-published author." But Ben's two "Velvet Black" books, describing a fictional rock band, wer... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3331.txt | The television news feature about Ben Heckmann, an eighth grader from Farmington, Minn, was breathless in its praise. "At 14, he has accomplished something many adults can't achieve," the reporter said, "Ben is a twice-published author." But Ben's two "Velvet Black" books, describing a fictional rock band, were not pic... | [
"He has achieved something unusual for his age.",
"His self-published books were well received.",
"His manuscripts were favored by the publisher.",
"He was thought little of by the public media."
] |
Which of the following statements is true according to the ad? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sherwood Forest Farm Park
Lamb Pens Farm
Edwinstowe, Mansfield
Tel: 01623 823558
_
Lovely traditional breeds of farm animals, horses, wallabies, fallow deer, water buffalo and Kune pigs are waiting to greet everyone. Play areas, pets' corner, bird garden, a tearoom and a gift shop make this the ideal venue f... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1232.txt | Sherwood Forest Farm Park
Lamb Pens Farm
Edwinstowe, Mansfield
Tel: 01623 823558
_
Lovely traditional breeds of farm animals, horses, wallabies, fallow deer, water buffalo and Kune pigs are waiting to greet everyone. Play areas, pets' corner, bird garden, a tearoom and a gift shop make this the ideal venue for the wh... | [
"If a tourist wants to learn something about the park, he can go on the internet.",
"If you have season tickets, you can visit the park at any time.",
"You'll be able to enter the park before 10.00",
"A child under 6 must not enter the park."
] |
What is a close relationship between two species in which at least one species benefits? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is a close relationship between two species in which at least one species benefits? | symbiosis | science | null | null | null | morphogenesis | endosymbiosis | parasitism | symbiosis | Symbiosis is a close relationship between two species in which at least one species benefits. | null | null | null |
What does Dai Yingshuang think of raising pets online? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Raising pets is a popular online game among teenagers. "More than 20 of my classmates have adopted pets online." Said Wang Hui from Beijing.
If you go to some websites, you can adopt virtual pets like penguins , chickens, dogs and elephants. You can feed, wash, talk to and play with your pet.
Dai Yingshuang ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4900.txt | Raising pets is a popular online game among teenagers. "More than 20 of my classmates have adopted pets online." Said Wang Hui from Beijing.
If you go to some websites, you can adopt virtual pets like penguins , chickens, dogs and elephants. You can feed, wash, talk to and play with your pet.
Dai Yingshuang of Shangh... | [
"It isn't great fun.",
"It wastes time.",
"It's not interesting.",
"It's interesting."
] |
What did Mr. Smith notice shortly after arriving at the park? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was Saturday, so Mr. Smith did not have to go to work. It had snowed heavily the night before, and Mr. Smith's son Bobby had a new sledge , which he had been very eager to try out for a long while. There was a good slope in a park not far away from the Smiths' house -- a slope which children often used f... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19016.txt | It was Saturday, so Mr. Smith did not have to go to work. It had snowed heavily the night before, and Mr. Smith's son Bobby had a new sledge , which he had been very eager to try out for a long while. There was a good slope in a park not far away from the Smiths' house -- a slope which children often used for their ... | [
"Some boys were waiting for their turns to slide patiently.",
"A poor boy didn't have a sledge but a flattened cardboard box.",
"A big boy was sliding down the slope on a sledge at great speed.",
"Many boys offered to share their own sledges with each other."
] |
We may infer from the passage that _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is much discussion today about whether economic growth is desirable ,At an earlier period our desire for material wealth may have been justified .Now , however ,this desire for more than we need is causing serious problems .Even though we have good intentions ,we may be producing too much ,too fast . w.w... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20091.txt | There is much discussion today about whether economic growth is desirable ,At an earlier period our desire for material wealth may have been justified .Now , however ,this desire for more than we need is causing serious problems .Even though we have good intentions ,we may be producing too much ,too fast . w.w.w.k.s.5.... | [
"the author describes the case as it is",
"the author is for the economic growth",
"the author is against continued economic growth",
"the author is very much worried about the problems caused by continued economic growth"
] |
What is the passage mainly about? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fresher's Week at universities can be a nervous experience.
The prefix = st1 /UKhas a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, it can be confusing.
October is usually the busiest month in the academic cal... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16996.txt | Fresher's Week at universities can be a nervous experience.
The prefix = st1 /UKhas a well-respected higher education system and some of the top universities and research institutions in the world. But to those who are new to it all, it can be confusing.
October is usually the busiest month in the academic calendar . U... | [
"The troubles you may have as a fresher.",
"The guide for the Fresher's Week.",
"Tips for you to be a top student.",
"Useful advice to make friends."
] |
Why do companies organize games? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fun games and activities play all important role in making picnics enjoyable. Here are some examples.
Picnic Games for all Age Groups: Running and jumping races, playing balloons are some of the very popular picnic games for children. Grown ups in the picnic mood often enjoy taking part in children's games too... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14514.txt | Fun games and activities play all important role in making picnics enjoyable. Here are some examples.
Picnic Games for all Age Groups: Running and jumping races, playing balloons are some of the very popular picnic games for children. Grown ups in the picnic mood often enjoy taking part in children's games too. While o... | [
"To select the strongest teams.",
"To make the organizers more famous.",
"To build a link between work and play.",
"To help their employees build team spirits."
] |
Houses in the villages fell down because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Houses fall down. Trees fall over. Large holes form in the ground. Could Alaska be sinking? That's what some villagers in Alaska have been asking themselves recently--and scientists think they know why. Warmer temperatures may be causing Alaska's frozen ground to thaw .
About 85 percent of Alaska's land surfac... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22685.txt | Houses fall down. Trees fall over. Large holes form in the ground. Could Alaska be sinking? That's what some villagers in Alaska have been asking themselves recently--and scientists think they know why. Warmer temperatures may be causing Alaska's frozen ground to thaw .
About 85 percent of Alaska's land surface has _ ... | [
"they were not strong enough",
"the weather was warmer",
"they were built on permafrost",
"the ice had melted"
] |
From the passage we can learn that some people are worried because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cellphones: is there a cancer link?
Could your cellphone give you cancer? Whether it could or not, some people are worrying about the possibility that phones, power lines and wi-fi could be responsible for a range of illnesses, from rashes to brain tumors.
Some say there is evidence to support the growing anxi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high178.txt | Cellphones: is there a cancer link?
Could your cellphone give you cancer? Whether it could or not, some people are worrying about the possibility that phones, power lines and wi-fi could be responsible for a range of illnesses, from rashes to brain tumors.
Some say there is evidence to support the growing anxieties. Da... | [
"they have evidence the use of cellphone can lead to cancer.",
"they make a fuss over cellphone use.",
"some expert has given a warning.",
"cellphones are responsible for brain tumors."
] |
From the short passage we can infer that_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In America, after middle school comes high school, which includes grades 9 through 12. Students are required to take compulsory subjects like English, social studies, math, science, and physical education. In addition, they choose among elective subjects to complete their high school education. Electives incl... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15500.txt | In America, after middle school comes high school, which includes grades 9 through 12. Students are required to take compulsory subjects like English, social studies, math, science, and physical education. In addition, they choose among elective subjects to complete their high school education. Electives include subje... | [
"All high school hold some activities for students every year, like homecoming.",
"American parents usually buy cars as graduation presents for their children.",
"If the American boys and girls can earn enough money they can buy a used car to drive.",
"High school students must have part-time jobs by the age ... |
We can infer from Pereira's words that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who drink two or more sweetened soft drinks a week have a much higher risk of pancreatic cancer , an unusual but deadly cancer, researchers reported on Monday.
People who drank mostly fruit juice instead of sodas did not have the same risk, the study of 60,000 people in Singapore... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21649.txt | WASHINGTON (Reuters) - People who drink two or more sweetened soft drinks a week have a much higher risk of pancreatic cancer , an unusual but deadly cancer, researchers reported on Monday.
People who drank mostly fruit juice instead of sodas did not have the same risk, the study of 60,000 people in Singapore found.
S... | [
"the healthcare in Singapore should be greatly improved",
"2 soft drinks a day are considered harmful to health",
"sugar might not be the only cause of pancreatic cancer",
"87 out of 140 volunteers developed pancreatic cancer"
] |
What is the main topic of the passage ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The 1950s and 60s brought many new things to American offices, including the Xerox machine , word processing and -- perhaps less famously -- the first National Secretaries Day, in 1952. Secretaries of that era expected a bright future, and many saw their job as a ticket to a better life.
But nearly 60 year... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21501.txt | The 1950s and 60s brought many new things to American offices, including the Xerox machine , word processing and -- perhaps less famously -- the first National Secretaries Day, in 1952. Secretaries of that era expected a bright future, and many saw their job as a ticket to a better life.
But nearly 60 years later, ... | [
"Whether secretaries have a good future nowadays.",
"How secretaries have failed to benefit from technology advances.",
"Whether secretaries should make coffee for their bosses.",
"How the traditional relationship of a male boss and a female secretary is being challenged."
] |
To hire teen models, the clients are advised to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Teen models are not difficult to find. An online agency features both models young as well as older. Those who are looking for child models to show off their products and make them look better can find what they are looking for by hiring children models from these online modeling agencies. This is less expensi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9054.txt | Teen models are not difficult to find. An online agency features both models young as well as older. Those who are looking for child models to show off their products and make them look better can find what they are looking for by hiring children models from these online modeling agencies. This is less expensive than t... | [
"find modeling agencies",
"look through newspapers",
"make use of online modeling sites",
"advertise on the Internet"
] |
We learn from the text that plants communicate with each other by _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Plants can't communicate by moving or making sounds, as most animals do. Instead, plants produce volatile compounds ---- chemicals that easily change from a liquid to a gas. A flower's sweet smell, for example, comes from such volatile compounds to attract insects such as bugs and bees.
Plants can also disco... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15689.txt | Plants can't communicate by moving or making sounds, as most animals do. Instead, plants produce volatile compounds ---- chemicals that easily change from a liquid to a gas. A flower's sweet smell, for example, comes from such volatile compounds to attract insects such as bugs and bees.
Plants can also discover vola... | [
"making some sounds",
"waving their leaves",
"producing some chemicals",
"sending out electronic signals"
] |
Test anxiety has been recognized as _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Anne Whitney, a sophomore at Colorado State University, first had a problem taking tests when she began college. "I was always well prepared for my tests. Sometimes I studied for weeks before a test. Yet I would go in to take the test, only to find I could not answer the questions correctly. I would blank ou... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3726.txt | Anne Whitney, a sophomore at Colorado State University, first had a problem taking tests when she began college. "I was always well prepared for my tests. Sometimes I studied for weeks before a test. Yet I would go in to take the test, only to find I could not answer the questions correctly. I would blank out because... | [
"an excuse for laziness",
"the result of poor study habits",
"a real problem",
"something that cannot be changed"
] |
How did the school district help the researchers carry out the study? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
FRIDAY, Aug. 3 (Health Day News) -- Middle school students who are physically fit are likely to score higher on standardized tests measuring reading and math abilities, a new study has found. And, the average scores went up in connection with levels of fitness, the findings showed.
"The more physically fit kid... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3830.txt | FRIDAY, Aug. 3 (Health Day News) -- Middle school students who are physically fit are likely to score higher on standardized tests measuring reading and math abilities, a new study has found. And, the average scores went up in connection with levels of fitness, the findings showed.
"The more physically fit kids were, t... | [
"By analyzing the data of fitness tests.",
"By giving some basic information.",
"By completing some questionnaires.",
"By offering a certain amount of Money."
] |
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