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How many athletes finished the event 12 Hour Bicycle Race? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The 31st Summer Olympics will be held in Brazil in 2016. Before this global sporting event, we started thinking about sports that didn't exist any more and sports that were maybe a little strange. Read the following ones that have ever been included in the past Olympic Games.
Live Pigeon Shooting (1900)
This b... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3236.txt | The 31st Summer Olympics will be held in Brazil in 2016. Before this global sporting event, we started thinking about sports that didn't exist any more and sports that were maybe a little strange. Read the following ones that have ever been included in the past Olympic Games.
Live Pigeon Shooting (1900)
This bloody eve... | [
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Many plants generate root pressure during which phase? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Many plants generate root pressure during which phase? | growing season | science | null | null | null | end of life cycle | flowering season | developing season | growing season | null | null | null | |
Five students or fewer take A-level physics this year in _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The teaching of physics in schools is in danger of dying out unless urgent action is taken to deal with a serious lack of teachers, the government is warned today.
The number of students taking physics at A-level has fallen 38% since 1990, according to a research. At the same time the number of mew physics... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17665.txt | The teaching of physics in schools is in danger of dying out unless urgent action is taken to deal with a serious lack of teachers, the government is warned today.
The number of students taking physics at A-level has fallen 38% since 1990, according to a research. At the same time the number of mew physics teachers... | [
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"nearly 35.6% of the state schools",
"39.5% of state schools",
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The diversities of eggplant reflect in many aspects EXCEPT _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What's delicious, healthy to eat and comes in various colors? Eggplant! And no, it has nothing to do with chickens! This strangely named vegetable is, however, as _ as an egg. It can be steamed, fried or baked. It can be eaten by itself or combined with meats and other vegetables.
Eggplant was first grown in I... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4136.txt | What's delicious, healthy to eat and comes in various colors? Eggplant! And no, it has nothing to do with chickens! This strangely named vegetable is, however, as _ as an egg. It can be steamed, fried or baked. It can be eaten by itself or combined with meats and other vegetables.
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An engineer must calculate the potential energy of a roller coaster car at the top of an incline. Which information would best help the engineer determine the potential energy of the car? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | An engineer must calculate the potential energy of a roller coaster car at the top of an incline. Which information would best help the engineer determine the potential energy of the car?
Choices:
A. the distance the roller coaster car must travel
B. the mass of the roller coaster car at full capacity
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Vibrating objects such as drumheads produce what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Vibrating objects such as drumheads produce what? | sound energy | science | null | null | null | heat | negative ions | light | sound energy | Vibrating objects such as drumheads produce sound energy. | null | null | null |
Among the following cities, which is the lowest scoring one? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
OTTAWA -- Canada's western city of Calgary is the world's best city when it comes to healthy living, local press reported Monday.
According to an international survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, a London-based consulting firm, Calgary was put at the top of a list of 144 cities. It scored 121 points, j... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1123.txt | OTTAWA -- Canada's western city of Calgary is the world's best city when it comes to healthy living, local press reported Monday.
According to an international survey by Mercer Human Resource Consulting, a London-based consulting firm, Calgary was put at the top of a list of 144 cities. It scored 121 points, just above... | [
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"Helsinki."
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If you spend $120 for your meal, you'll probably leave a tip of _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you are sitting at a table with people you don't know, it is impolite to smoke without first asking if it will disturb them. At American restaurants and coffee shops, cold water is usually served before you order. You may find the bread and the butter are free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free re... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle160.txt | If you are sitting at a table with people you don't know, it is impolite to smoke without first asking if it will disturb them. At American restaurants and coffee shops, cold water is usually served before you order. You may find the bread and the butter are free, and if you order coffee, you may get a free refill.
Mos... | [
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The street urchin was very surprised when _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A friend of mine named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present.On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office,a street urchin was walking around the shining car."Is this your car,Paul?"he asked.
Paul answered,"Yes,my brother gave it to me for Christmas." The boy was surprised... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18571.txt | A friend of mine named Paul received an expensive car from his brother as a Christmas present.On Christmas Eve when Paul came out of his office,a street urchin was walking around the shining car."Is this your car,Paul?"he asked.
Paul answered,"Yes,my brother gave it to me for Christmas." The boy was surprised."You mea... | [
"Paul received an expensive car",
"Paul told him about the car",
"he saw the shining car",
"he was walking around the car"
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How do home exchangers normally begin their communication? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No budget for your vacation? Try home exchanges ---- swapping houses with strangers. Agree to use each other's cars, and you can save dollars on car rentals , too.
Home exchanges are not new. At least one group, Intervac, has been facilitating such an arrangement since 1953. But trading online is gaining popu... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5276.txt | No budget for your vacation? Try home exchanges ---- swapping houses with strangers. Agree to use each other's cars, and you can save dollars on car rentals , too.
Home exchanges are not new. At least one group, Intervac, has been facilitating such an arrangement since 1953. But trading online is gaining popularity th... | [
"By phone.",
"Via a matchmaker.",
"By e-mail.",
"Via a face-to-face meeting."
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Which of the following would be the best title of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Thomas James Hanson will remember for a long time the snowstorm that hit the state of New York on November 22. The 47-year-old man from Niagara Falls was stuck in his car on the highway for almost eight days after his vehicle was accidentally pushed to the side of the road and covered with snow by workers empl... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19086.txt | Thomas James Hanson will remember for a long time the snowstorm that hit the state of New York on November 22. The 47-year-old man from Niagara Falls was stuck in his car on the highway for almost eight days after his vehicle was accidentally pushed to the side of the road and covered with snow by workers employed to r... | [
"Heavy Snowstorm Caused Disaster to New York",
"Man Found Alive after Being Stuck 8 Days under Snow",
"Thomas James Hanson - a Black Sheep in the Snow",
"Wonderful Eight Days of Experience in the Snow"
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Nonflowering vascular plants have three basic types of leaves: microphylls, fronds, and what other type? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Nonflowering vascular plants have three basic types of leaves: microphylls, fronds, and what other type? | needles | science | null | null | null | stems | molds | tubes | needles | Leaves may vary in size, shape, and their arrangement on stems. Nonflowering vascular plants have three basic types of leaves: microphylls (“tiny leaves”), fronds, and needles. Figure below describes each type. | null | null | null |
The best title for this passage can be _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Sesame Street" has been called "the longest street in the world". That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world. That program became one of American's exports soon after it went on the air in New York in 1969.
In the United States more than six million child... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7391.txt | "Sesame Street" has been called "the longest street in the world". That is because the television program by that name can now be seen in so many parts of the world. That program became one of American's exports soon after it went on the air in New York in 1969.
In the United States more than six million children watch... | [
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After the students come back _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Colleges may try to do a lot to prepare students for study abroad - telling about culture shock, warning about homesickness, recommending books about the country. But when it comes to adjusting to campus life when they return, schools haven't done as much, even though the transition is sometimes almost as diff... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12459.txt | Colleges may try to do a lot to prepare students for study abroad - telling about culture shock, warning about homesickness, recommending books about the country. But when it comes to adjusting to campus life when they return, schools haven't done as much, even though the transition is sometimes almost as difficult.
"T... | [
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"People are very interested in their experiences.",
"They have to waste time and money.",
"They are confused and disappointed."
] |
What is the common feature of the four places mentioned above? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The following five destination shall never be missed
*Blue Lagoon :
Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland. The warm waters are rich in minerals and bathing in the Blue Lagoon is reputed to help some people suffering from skin diseases. The water temperature in the ba... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19419.txt | The following five destination shall never be missed
*Blue Lagoon :
Blue Lagoon geothermal spa is one of the most visited attractions in Iceland. The warm waters are rich in minerals and bathing in the Blue Lagoon is reputed to help some people suffering from skin diseases. The water temperature in the bathing and... | [
"They are all located in the southern part of the globe.",
"The climate of all these places is mild most time of the year.",
"They provide water cure for people with hot springs.",
"They are all open-aired and close to rivers or valleys."
] |
What is the main idea of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
LONDON (Reuters Life!) ---- Forget about talking your children into considering life as a doctor or a teacher and start training them for the talent show.
A survey of British parents showed the aspirations of their children are greatly different from what they dreamed about when considering who they wanted t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16404.txt | LONDON (Reuters Life!) ---- Forget about talking your children into considering life as a doctor or a teacher and start training them for the talent show.
A survey of British parents showed the aspirations of their children are greatly different from what they dreamed about when considering who they wanted to be when... | [
"Many reasons cause the change of children's dreams.",
"Parents' dreams are different form children's.",
"Parents are changing their own dreams.",
"Children's dreams are always changing."
] |
Which festival is one of the oldest festivals in the UK? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Glastonbury Festival:
Time and place: 22nd~26th June, Pilton, Somerse. Recognized as the best summer festival season, Glastonbury is one of the biggest and oldest festivals in the UK. Last year's 40th anniversary was their best ever, even though the supergroup U2 canceled last minute because of Bono injuring h... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19014.txt | Glastonbury Festival:
Time and place: 22nd~26th June, Pilton, Somerse. Recognized as the best summer festival season, Glastonbury is one of the biggest and oldest festivals in the UK. Last year's 40th anniversary was their best ever, even though the supergroup U2 canceled last minute because of Bono injuring his back.
... | [
"Download Festival",
"Latitude Festival",
"Shrewsbury Folk Festival",
"Glastonbury Festival"
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Condensation, melting, deposition, sublimation, vaporization, and freezing are all considered changes in what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Condensation, melting, deposition, sublimation, vaporization, and freezing are all considered changes in what? | state | science | null | null | null | speed | density | altitude | state | Changes of state are physical changes in matter. They are reversible changes that do not involve changes in matter’s chemical makeup or chemical properties. Common changes of state include melting, freezing, sublimation, deposition, condensation, and vaporization. These changes are shown in Figure below . Each is descr... | null | null | null |
Gina is considered a bad tipper because she tipped 5%. If good tippers tip at least 20%, how many more cents than normal would Gina have to tip on a bill of $26 to be considered a good tipper? | First convert the bill amount to cents: $26 * 100 cents/dollar = <<26*100=2600>>2600 cents
Then multiply that amount by 5% to find the amount Gina normally tips: 2600 cents * 5% = <<2600*5*.01=130>>130 cents
Then multiply the bill amount by 20% to find the amount of a good tip: 2600 cents * 20% = <<2600*20*.01=520>>520... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Gina is considered a bad tipper because she tipped 5%. If good tippers tip at least 20%, how many more cents than normal would Gina have to tip on a bill of $26 to be considered a good tipper? | First convert the bill amount to cents: $26 * 100 cents/dollar = <<26*100=2600>>2600 cents
Then multiply that amount by 5% to find the amount Gina normally tips: 2600 cents * 5% = <<2600*5*.01=130>>130 cents
Then multiply the bill amount by 20% to find the amount of a good tip: 2600 cents * 20% = <<2600*20*.01=520>>520... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tom and Fred are talking about the year 2020. "What will our world be like in the year 2020?" "I don't know," says Fred. "What do you think?" "Well, no one knows, but it's interesting to guess." "In the year 2020 everyone will carry a pocket computer . The computer will give people the answers to all their pro... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle158.txt | Tom and Fred are talking about the year 2020. "What will our world be like in the year 2020?" "I don't know," says Fred. "What do you think?" "Well, no one knows, but it's interesting to guess." "In the year 2020 everyone will carry a pocket computer . The computer will give people the answers to all their problems. We... | [
"People will be able to fly to the moon in a spaceship.",
"People will have more holidays.",
"Many people will live and work under the sea.",
"All the factories and farms will be built under the sea"
] |
What can we infer from the teachers who were surveyed? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some students, parents and teachers in Shanghai were surveyed last month. According to the result of the survey, the generation gap between students and parents as well as teachers is becoming wider. Here is what they said.
Voice of the students:
"Our parents hold too high _ which put us under lots of pressur... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle306.txt | Some students, parents and teachers in Shanghai were surveyed last month. According to the result of the survey, the generation gap between students and parents as well as teachers is becoming wider. Here is what they said.
Voice of the students:
"Our parents hold too high _ which put us under lots of pressure. They c... | [
"Teachers feel what they are doing for students is good.",
"Parents, teachers and educational rules all influence students greatly.",
"Now teachers and students communicate better than before.",
"Teachers should care more about excellent students."
] |
What is the change of characteristics of living things over time? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the change of characteristics of living things over time? | evolution | science | null | null | null | generation | spontaneous mutation | adaptation | evolution | Evolution is a change in the characteristics of living things over time. Evolution occurs by a process called natural selection. In natural selection , some living things produce more offspring than others, so they pass more genes to the next generation than others do. Over many generations, this can lead to major chan... | null | null | null |
We can learn from the text that the Web is not only _ but also _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Internet and the World Web are great places to be right now. We use the word "place" because so many of the things you can do online are similar to the things you can do wherever people gather together-in homes , schools , libraries , shopping centers , or at family reunions or town meetings. The Net all... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21757.txt | The Internet and the World Web are great places to be right now. We use the word "place" because so many of the things you can do online are similar to the things you can do wherever people gather together-in homes , schools , libraries , shopping centers , or at family reunions or town meetings. The Net allows peopl... | [
"of great use; of great value",
"of great use ;of great enjoyment",
"useful; funny",
"of some use; of a little interest"
] |
What's the best title for this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chinese writer Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature, announced the Swedish Academy in Stockholm on Thursday.The win makes Mo Yan the first Chinese citizen to win the Nobel in its III-year history.Informed of his win today, the author, who was having dinner at home, was "overjoyed and scared".
Born... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3377.txt | Chinese writer Mo Yan has won the 2012 Nobel Prize in Literature, announced the Swedish Academy in Stockholm on Thursday.The win makes Mo Yan the first Chinese citizen to win the Nobel in its III-year history.Informed of his win today, the author, who was having dinner at home, was "overjoyed and scared".
Born in 1955 ... | [
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"An Introduction to Nobel Prize",
"Mo Yan Wins Nobel Prize in Literature",
"A World Famous Writer, Mo Yan"
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In the 18th and early 19th centuries, passenger pigeons _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Passenger pigeons once flew over much of the United States in unbelievable numbers. Written accounts from the 18th and 19th centuries described flocks so large that they darkened the sky for hours.
It was calculated that when its population reached its highest point, there were more than 3 billion passenger ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9040.txt | Passenger pigeons once flew over much of the United States in unbelievable numbers. Written accounts from the 18th and 19th centuries described flocks so large that they darkened the sky for hours.
It was calculated that when its population reached its highest point, there were more than 3 billion passenger pigeons--... | [
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"lived mainly in the south of America",
"did great harm to the natural environment",
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A new network system was set up to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We are all busy talking about and using the Internet, but how many of us know the history of the Internet ?
Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up in the 1960s. At that time, computers were large and expensive. Computer networks didn't work well . If one computer in the network b... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2100.txt | We are all busy talking about and using the Internet, but how many of us know the history of the Internet ?
Many people are surprised when they find that the Internet was set up in the 1960s. At that time, computers were large and expensive. Computer networks didn't work well . If one computer in the network broke down... | [
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"make itself keep on working all the time",
"break down the whole network",
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] |
What can we conclude from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Yves Gomes is now a university student in Maryland, but he may soon have to leave the country. "I still want to continue with my college education and I want to be able to study here and go to medical school," he said.
Gomes is one of thousands of young illegal immigrants who grew up in the United States and a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20610.txt | Yves Gomes is now a university student in Maryland, but he may soon have to leave the country. "I still want to continue with my college education and I want to be able to study here and go to medical school," he said.
Gomes is one of thousands of young illegal immigrants who grew up in the United States and are now st... | [
"Not all the people approve of the passage of the DREAMAct.",
"The DREAMAct was abandoned in Congress ten years ago.",
"If the DREAMAct should win passage, all illegal immigrants would become US citizens.",
"Illegal immigrants are attached to their motherlands."
] |
What made Mr. and Mrs. Harris hold a party at their house? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Harris used to work in Dover, but then he changed his work, and he and his wife moved to another town. They did not have many friends there, but they soon met a lot of interesting people, and after a few weeks, they often went to dinner or to parties at other people's houses.
Then Mrs. Harris said to her h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3819.txt | Mr. Harris used to work in Dover, but then he changed his work, and he and his wife moved to another town. They did not have many friends there, but they soon met a lot of interesting people, and after a few weeks, they often went to dinner or to parties at other people's houses.
Then Mrs. Harris said to her husband, "... | [
"It was easy to hold a big party at home.",
"They could ask people to dinner in small numbers.",
"They had gone to other people's parties many times.",
"They liked making friends with others."
] |
What type of literature does this passage belong to? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Benjamin Franklin," Walter Isaacson tells us at the beginning of his long (but never boring) new biography, "is the founding father who winks at us." By that, Isaacson explains, he means Franklin is the most human--and most modern--of the men who shaped the American republic. We admire Washington, Jefferson a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20496.txt | "Benjamin Franklin," Walter Isaacson tells us at the beginning of his long (but never boring) new biography, "is the founding father who winks at us." By that, Isaacson explains, he means Franklin is the most human--and most modern--of the men who shaped the American republic. We admire Washington, Jefferson and Adams,... | [
"Research paper.",
"Book review.",
"Biography.",
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According to Shimoyama, robots _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Robots industry is developing so rapidly that there is no denying that we may one day find ourselves surrounded by robots.
The humanoid (human like) robots with two legs such as Honda Motor Co. Ltd's ASIMO would likely have an easier time climbing up stairs inside homes than a robot that moves on wheels, devel... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6472.txt | Robots industry is developing so rapidly that there is no denying that we may one day find ourselves surrounded by robots.
The humanoid (human like) robots with two legs such as Honda Motor Co. Ltd's ASIMO would likely have an easier time climbing up stairs inside homes than a robot that moves on wheels, developers say... | [
"can be made to do everything humans do",
"will be made as smart as humans in the future",
"will remain as stupid as before",
"can never compete with humans in intelligence"
] |
Which statement may Goulson agree with? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jeremy Kerr, a researcher at the University of Ottawa in Canada, and his colleagues analyzed more than 400,000 observations of bumblebee species collected in North America and Europe from 1975 to 2010. When the researchers recorded the locations of these bee populations, they found that many of the 67 species ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15027.txt | Jeremy Kerr, a researcher at the University of Ottawa in Canada, and his colleagues analyzed more than 400,000 observations of bumblebee species collected in North America and Europe from 1975 to 2010. When the researchers recorded the locations of these bee populations, they found that many of the 67 species analyzed ... | [
"Relocating bumblebees isn't much good.",
"The findings of Kerr's study are doubtful.",
"The future of bumblebees is still promising.",
"Knowing bumblebees' living habits is the most urgent."
] |
The four people's topic is focused on . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently, Danny Meyer, founder of the Shake Shack chain, announced that his restaurants will do away with tipping. He plans to pay his staff higher wages and pass the cost to customers by raising prices on menus. Is this a good idea?
I'm sure Meyer's latest move will be a winner. The new model could work in Me... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19877.txt | Recently, Danny Meyer, founder of the Shake Shack chain, announced that his restaurants will do away with tipping. He plans to pay his staff higher wages and pass the cost to customers by raising prices on menus. Is this a good idea?
I'm sure Meyer's latest move will be a winner. The new model could work in Meyer's res... | [
"how diners feel in American restaurants",
"whether diners should be charged more",
"how restaurants can offer good service",
"whether restaurants should ban tipping"
] |
After school, Daniel usually stays at school for one hour to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Daniel comes from Sydney. He is now staying in Beijing with his family. He usually gets up at about 6:30 am and has breakfast at 7:00 am. Then he leaves home at 7:15 am.
He gets to school at 7:45 am. His first class begins at 8:00 am. There are four lessons in the morning. Morning classes are over at 11:50 am,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7736.txt | Daniel comes from Sydney. He is now staying in Beijing with his family. He usually gets up at about 6:30 am and has breakfast at 7:00 am. Then he leaves home at 7:15 am.
He gets to school at 7:45 am. His first class begins at 8:00 am. There are four lessons in the morning. Morning classes are over at 11:50 am, and he h... | [
"play soccer",
"play basketball",
"do his homework",
"play music"
] |
How would the whole family probably feel on their way back home? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Martin had just finished high school. He would go to college at the far end of the city. He didn't want to live there, and he didn't want to take the bus either. So his father agreed to buy him a car.
His father spent all his summer teaching him how to drive, from the ABC to the XYZ. Thinking of the great feel... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7025.txt | Martin had just finished high school. He would go to college at the far end of the city. He didn't want to live there, and he didn't want to take the bus either. So his father agreed to buy him a car.
His father spent all his summer teaching him how to drive, from the ABC to the XYZ. Thinking of the great feeling of dr... | [
"Angry",
"Sad",
"Cheerful",
"Shocked"
] |
Which of the following is true according to this article? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
E-book is short for electronic( ) book. It is usually read on personal computers. Some
mobile phones can also be used to read e-books.
Earlier e-books were written for a specific group of readers and were about only a few subjects. With the development of the internet, knowledge and answers to a lot of questio... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3333.txt | E-book is short for electronic( ) book. It is usually read on personal computers. Some
mobile phones can also be used to read e-books.
Earlier e-books were written for a specific group of readers and were about only a few subjects. With the development of the internet, knowledge and answers to a lot of questions mainly... | [
"E-books can't be red on mobile phones.",
"All the e-books on the Internet cost lots of money.",
"E-books can make reading more convenient.",
"You can't read e-books without a personal computer."
] |
Which of the following sentences is true according to the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pocket money
Most British parents give their teenagers pocker money. Teenagers get between PS7 and PS20 a week. They spend it on fast food, designer clothes, the cinema, concert, magazines and mobile phones.
Lazy parents?
37% of parents pay teenagers to clean the lounge, 66% of parents pay teenagers to take... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22741.txt | Pocket money
Most British parents give their teenagers pocker money. Teenagers get between PS7 and PS20 a week. They spend it on fast food, designer clothes, the cinema, concert, magazines and mobile phones.
Lazy parents?
37% of parents pay teenagers to clean the lounge, 66% of parents pay teenagers to take the rubb... | [
"Parents are lazy so they let children do housework.",
"Teens are too lazy to do housework unless they are given pocket money.",
"The pocket money boys and girls get is not equal.",
"it is not right for children to ask for pocket money."
] |
What is a pure substance called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is a pure substance called? | an element | science | null | null | null | a liquid | a mixture | homogeneous matter | an element | A pure substance is called an element . An element is a pure substance because it cannot be separated into any other substances. Currently, 92 different elements are known to exist in nature, although additional elements have been formed in labs. All matter consists of one or more of these elements. Some elements are v... | null | null | null |
1.What does the sentence "I can't do _ ?" mean? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ben: Leo, you work too hard. Let's go and sit in the park.
Leo: I can't do _ . I have to study for my English test next week.
Ben: But, Leo... You already know that you're going to Tsinghua University! Well, what are you going to major in?
Leo: English and management. How about you? Which school are you going ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle901.txt | Ben: Leo, you work too hard. Let's go and sit in the park.
Leo: I can't do _ . I have to study for my English test next week.
Ben: But, Leo... You already know that you're going to Tsinghua University! Well, what are you going to major in?
Leo: English and management. How about you? Which school are you going to next y... | [
"I can't do anything.",
"I can't work.",
"I can't go to the park.",
"I can't study."
] |
What is the plasma membrane formed by? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the plasma membrane formed by? | a phospholipid bilayer | science | null | null | null | single lipid layer | a cytoplasm bilayer | cholesterol byproduct | a phospholipid bilayer | The plasma membrane is formed by a phospholipid bilayer. | null | null | null |
What is the base of nearly all food chains on earth? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the base of nearly all food chains on earth? | photosynthesis | science | null | null | null | synthesis | glycolysis | atherosclerosis | photosynthesis | Photosynthesis is the base of nearly all food chains on Earth. This is true of marine food chains, too. | null | null | null |
According to the last sentence, we can say _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is good to keep animals in zoos. Zoos are places for people to see many different kinds of animals from all over the world. Without zoos, most people would never see a real tiger or bear. Secondly, zoos look after the animals very well. The animals are always given food and cleaned on time. In the wild, it ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7651.txt | It is good to keep animals in zoos. Zoos are places for people to see many different kinds of animals from all over the world. Without zoos, most people would never see a real tiger or bear. Secondly, zoos look after the animals very well. The animals are always given food and cleaned on time. In the wild, it is not al... | [
"Some people think we should take the animals back to the wild.",
"People shouldn't go outside home.",
"People will be glad to stay at home.",
"Animals like to stay in the cages."
] |
What is the first suggested explanation of the origin of the ability? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The gift of being able to describe a face accurately is a rare one, as every experienced police officer knows to his cost. As the Lancet put it recently, "When we try to describe faces precisely, words fail us, and we resort to identikit procedures."
Yet, according to one authority on the subject, we can eac... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21796.txt | The gift of being able to describe a face accurately is a rare one, as every experienced police officer knows to his cost. As the Lancet put it recently, "When we try to describe faces precisely, words fail us, and we resort to identikit procedures."
Yet, according to one authority on the subject, we can each probabl... | [
"It is one of the characteristics peculiar to human beings.",
"It is acquired soon after birth.",
"It is something we can do from the very moment we are born.",
"It is learned from our environment and experiences."
] |
Which of the following is the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On September 22, 1986, Jay Brunkella, a police-officer in the Rogers Park district in Chicago, was shot during a drug arrest and died. Shortly afterwards, fellow officer Ken Knapcik, a 20-year veteran of the force, returned home after work to find a note from his 15-year-old daughter on the dining table.
Dad... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1999.txt | On September 22, 1986, Jay Brunkella, a police-officer in the Rogers Park district in Chicago, was shot during a drug arrest and died. Shortly afterwards, fellow officer Ken Knapcik, a 20-year veteran of the force, returned home after work to find a note from his 15-year-old daughter on the dining table.
Dad---This p... | [
"Poem for a cop",
"An officer's death",
"Daughter's love",
"Love my job, love my daughter"
] |
According to the California study, the low-scoring group might _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Too much TV-watching can harm children's ability to learn and even reduce their chances of getting a college degree, new studies suggest in the latest effort to examine the effects of television on children.
One of the studies looked at nearly 400 northern California third-graders. Those with TVs in their bedr... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13886.txt | Too much TV-watching can harm children's ability to learn and even reduce their chances of getting a college degree, new studies suggest in the latest effort to examine the effects of television on children.
One of the studies looked at nearly 400 northern California third-graders. Those with TVs in their bedrooms scor... | [
"have watched a lot of TV",
"not be interested in math",
"be unable to go to college",
"have had computers in their bedrooms"
] |
How many chromosomes are in a human sperm cell? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | How many chromosomes are in a human sperm cell?
Choices:
A. 12
B. 23
C. 46
D. 58 | Correct answer: B | science | ACTAAP_2008_7_2 | {
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"12",
"23",
"46",
"58"
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"A",
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"C",
"D"
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According to the third text , which of the following has almost the same effect as Hypertension drug ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
C
8:30 PM
Outlook
Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you up date with all that's new in the world of entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the romantic, from stage to screen. There will be reports of the stars of the moment, the stars of the future and the stars of the p... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15426.txt | C
8:30 PM
Outlook
Outlook is back with a new series of reports to keep you up date with all that's new in the world of entertainment. Stories go all the way from the technical to the romantic, from stage to screen. There will be reports of the stars of the moment, the stars of the future and the stars of the past. The ... | [
"Exercise plus a healthy diet .",
"Loss of thirteen pounds in weight .",
"Six months of exercise without drugs .",
"Low-salt and low-fat food ."
] |
Which movie may be least recommended by the audience ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What's on ?
The Conjuring 2 (2016)
Certificate R 134 min--Horror
Viewer points: 8.2 / 10
Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house troubled by evil spirits .
Director : James Wan
Stars : Vera Farmiga , Patrick Wilson , Madison Wolfe , Frances O... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19543.txt | What's on ?
The Conjuring 2 (2016)
Certificate R 134 min--Horror
Viewer points: 8.2 / 10
Lorraine and Ed Warren travel to north London to help a single mother raising four children alone in a house troubled by evil spirits .
Director : James Wan
Stars : Vera Farmiga , Patrick Wilson , Madison Wolfe , Frances O'Connor
W... | [
"The Conjuring 2",
"Warcraft",
"Now You See Me 2",
"Me Before You"
] |
How does Dr. Khan predict the spread of diseases? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Controlling the Ebola virus outbreak at the source in West Africa is the most effective way to decrease international risk of transmission, according to a research paper.
If the epidemic persists and grows, it's likely there will be more cases of the deadly virus exported to other countries, including Canada... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8715.txt | Controlling the Ebola virus outbreak at the source in West Africa is the most effective way to decrease international risk of transmission, according to a research paper.
If the epidemic persists and grows, it's likely there will be more cases of the deadly virus exported to other countries, including Canada, via air... | [
"By doing experiments",
"By examining global airline travel patterns",
"By setting up a model",
"By collecting the data of the cases"
] |
What causes eutrophication to occur? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What causes eutrophication to occur? | excess of fertilizers and other nutrients | science | null | null | null | excess of increased and other nutrients | excess of decreased and other nutrients | excess of carbonate and other nutrients | excess of fertilizers and other nutrients | Fertilizer in runoff leads to algal blooms and dead zones in bodies of water. This type of pollution is called nonpoint-source pollution. Point-source pollution includes waste water from factories and sewage treatment plants. Hot water discharge causes thermal pollution. | null | null | null |
According to Richard, the main purpose of running the bookstore is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Like many lovers of books, Mary and her husband, Richard Goldman, seldom walked past a bookstore without stopping to look inside. They often talked of opening their own store one day.
When Mary was hospitalized with heart trouble in 1989, they decided it was time to get serious. Richard, who worked for a busin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6019.txt | Like many lovers of books, Mary and her husband, Richard Goldman, seldom walked past a bookstore without stopping to look inside. They often talked of opening their own store one day.
When Mary was hospitalized with heart trouble in 1989, they decided it was time to get serious. Richard, who worked for a business compa... | [
"to pay for their children's education",
"to get to know more writers",
"to set up more bookstores",
"to do what they like to do"
] |
Noa scored 30 points to win a bowl, and Phillip scores twice that number. What is the total number of points Tom and Phillip scored to win the bowl? | If Philip scored twice the number of points Noa scored to win the bowl, he scored 2*30 = <<2*30=60>>60 points.
To win the bowl, they scored together a total of 60+30 = <<60+30=90>>90 points.
#### 90 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Noa scored 30 points to win a bowl, and Phillip scores twice that number. What is the total number of points Tom and Phillip scored to win the bowl? | If Philip scored twice the number of points Noa scored to win the bowl, he scored 2*30 = <<2*30=60>>60 points.
To win the bowl, they scored together a total of 60+30 = <<60+30=90>>90 points.
#### 90 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Most of the tales in the Grimms' books were made up _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time there lived two brothers named Jacob and William in Germany. They liked to listen to old stories and then write them down. So they had enough stories to make a book. You can guess the name of the book! It is Grimms' Fairy Tales.
The story of this little book began when the brothers were still ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5054.txt | Once upon a time there lived two brothers named Jacob and William in Germany. They liked to listen to old stories and then write them down. So they had enough stories to make a book. You can guess the name of the book! It is Grimms' Fairy Tales.
The story of this little book began when the brothers were still in school... | [
"in five years' time",
"when Jacob and William were students",
"before people knew how to write",
"by some old people"
] |
What happens to him if a man follows the plan given by the researchers? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The purpose of keeping fit is to avoid illness ,resist the mental and physical fatigue that make us more likely to contract infections ,and above all to feel more pleasure in being alive. Research has shown the value of a balanced diet ,fresh air, sunshine ,enough rest and some forms of regular exercise for ev... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9781.txt | The purpose of keeping fit is to avoid illness ,resist the mental and physical fatigue that make us more likely to contract infections ,and above all to feel more pleasure in being alive. Research has shown the value of a balanced diet ,fresh air, sunshine ,enough rest and some forms of regular exercise for everyone .I... | [
"He will be more exhausted .",
"He will know his doctor very well.",
"He will do less work.",
"He may be less familiar with the hospital."
] |
What provides a protective covering for the body and helps maintain homeostasis? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What provides a protective covering for the body and helps maintain homeostasis? | integumentary system | science | null | null | null | lysogenic system | unadorned system | endorcrine system | integumentary system | Because the organs of the integumentary system are external to the body, you may think of them as little more than “accessories,” like clothing or jewelry. But the organs of the integumentary system serve important biological functions. They provide a protective covering for the body and help the body maintain homeosta... | null | null | null |
What are children expected to learn when they play games? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Why play games? Because they are fun, and we can learn even more while playing. Following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member -- these are all "game" ideas that you will come across all through your life. They can help you in different ways.
Think about some of the games you played as a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle566.txt | Why play games? Because they are fun, and we can learn even more while playing. Following the rules, planning your next move, acting as a team member -- these are all "game" ideas that you will come across all through your life. They can help you in different ways.
Think about some of the games you played as a young ch... | [
"To act as a team leader.",
"To follow the basic rules.",
"To train how to move fast.",
"To practice rope-jumping."
] |
The author will feel proud when . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When my parents were alive, they weren't well off financially. Yet they helped their two older daughters time after time. My sisters paid Mom and Dad back part of the time, but when Daddy passed away, his cash journal showed debts due from several of his children. I was not among them. I seldom borrowed money ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19576.txt | When my parents were alive, they weren't well off financially. Yet they helped their two older daughters time after time. My sisters paid Mom and Dad back part of the time, but when Daddy passed away, his cash journal showed debts due from several of his children. I was not among them. I seldom borrowed money and when ... | [
"her children make progress at school",
"she can help her children or her sisters",
"she can pay back the money she owed",
"her children learn to fix a car with her help"
] |
The reason why Neville thought that Jack must be ill is that Jack _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It must have been around nine o'clock when I drove back home from work because it was already dark. As I came near to the gates I turned off the head lights of the car so as to prevent the beam from swinging through the window and waking Jack, who shared the house with me. But I needn't have done so. I notic... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11628.txt | It must have been around nine o'clock when I drove back home from work because it was already dark. As I came near to the gates I turned off the head lights of the car so as to prevent the beam from swinging through the window and waking Jack, who shared the house with me. But I needn't have done so. I noticed that h... | [
"asked Neville to take off his shoes",
"made a gesture to show the presence of the snake",
"was afraid to upset the snake sleeping between the sheets",
"behaved strangely as if he were badly hurt"
] |
You won't learn well, if you _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Food is very important . Everyone needs to eat well if he or she wants to have a strong body. Our minds also need a kind of food. This kind of food is knowledge .
When we are very young, we start getting knowledge. Young children like watching and listening . Color pictures especially interest them. When child... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3789.txt | Food is very important . Everyone needs to eat well if he or she wants to have a strong body. Our minds also need a kind of food. This kind of food is knowledge .
When we are very young, we start getting knowledge. Young children like watching and listening . Color pictures especially interest them. When children are o... | [
"study on your own",
"study correctly",
"ask questions",
"are always told the answers"
] |
How did Hoffman make his research popular? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ronald Hoffman born in 1937 is Polish-born American organic chemist and Nobel laureate . As a theoretical chemist, Hoffmann studied energy levels in chemical bonds during chemical reactions. He put computers to use to solve his problems and, despite the complexity of his research, was able to explain his theor... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11924.txt | Ronald Hoffman born in 1937 is Polish-born American organic chemist and Nobel laureate . As a theoretical chemist, Hoffmann studied energy levels in chemical bonds during chemical reactions. He put computers to use to solve his problems and, despite the complexity of his research, was able to explain his theories and d... | [
"He applied some computer skills to help explain his ideas.",
"He established a special computer system to help.",
"He drew some forms explaining his ideas.",
"He did series of experiments to prove his ideas."
] |
People use iPlayer to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The iPhone, the iPad, each of Apple's products sounds cool and has become a fad . Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter "i" - and many other brands are following suit. The BBC's iPlayer - which allows Web users to watch TV programs on the Internet -adopted the title in 2008. A lovely b... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8607.txt | The iPhone, the iPad, each of Apple's products sounds cool and has become a fad . Apple has cleverly taken advantage of the power of the letter "i" - and many other brands are following suit. The BBC's iPlayer - which allows Web users to watch TV programs on the Internet -adopted the title in 2008. A lovely bear - pop... | [
"listen to music",
"make a call",
"watch TV programs online",
"read newspapers"
] |
Why does the author write the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sitting by her Pinocchio lamp, she smiled at me as her tiny hands' shadow danced on the bedroom wall."A rabbit!" she laughed with all the delight of a four-year old.Her blue eyes shone with pride as she showed me the animated image she had created."Daddy, will you show me how to make a tiger?" she asked."Sure,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11749.txt | Sitting by her Pinocchio lamp, she smiled at me as her tiny hands' shadow danced on the bedroom wall."A rabbit!" she laughed with all the delight of a four-year old.Her blue eyes shone with pride as she showed me the animated image she had created."Daddy, will you show me how to make a tiger?" she asked."Sure," I said,... | [
"To recall his fondest memories.",
"To stress the importance of trust in building relationships.",
"To explain how to create valuable memories.",
"To tell the readers how to educate children."
] |
Which of following is True? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The human body is a living machine, and, like all machines, it needs "fuel" to supply it with energy. This is provided by the food we eat. But how much do we need to stay healthy?
The energy value of food is usually measured in calories . A calorie is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 k... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle518.txt | The human body is a living machine, and, like all machines, it needs "fuel" to supply it with energy. This is provided by the food we eat. But how much do we need to stay healthy?
The energy value of food is usually measured in calories . A calorie is the amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 kg of wate... | [
"You need more calories for swimming than for mountain climbing.",
"A child aged 8 needs the same amount of calories every day as a man over 70 does.",
"A woman feeding baby needs over 4 times the amount of calories that a baby does.",
"Everyone needs the same amount of calories per day."
] |
The writer mentions her grandfather in order to show that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On August 5 at 10:31 p.m. PST, a rover named Curiosity touched down safely on the surface of Mars, and I was lucky enough to have a front-row seat.
My name is Clara, and when I was in Grade 6, I won the essay contest NASA held to name its next Mars rover. The essay I wrote was not even 250 words long, but some... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3875.txt | On August 5 at 10:31 p.m. PST, a rover named Curiosity touched down safely on the surface of Mars, and I was lucky enough to have a front-row seat.
My name is Clara, and when I was in Grade 6, I won the essay contest NASA held to name its next Mars rover. The essay I wrote was not even 250 words long, but somehow it wa... | [
"she missed him very much.",
"he knew a great deal about space",
"he influenced her to love the stars",
"she treasured their happy moments"
] |
Why is the man angry at last? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many people on the bus. Some have seats, but some have to stand. At a bus stop, a woman gets on the bus. An old man is near the door and tries to stand up. "Oh, no, thank you," the woman forces him back to the seat."Please don't do that. I can stand." "But, Madam, let me..."says the man. "I ask yo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7482.txt | There are many people on the bus. Some have seats, but some have to stand. At a bus stop, a woman gets on the bus. An old man is near the door and tries to stand up. "Oh, no, thank you," the woman forces him back to the seat."Please don't do that. I can stand." "But, Madam, let me..."says the man. "I ask you to keep... | [
"He can't get off the bus.",
"The woman puts her hands on his shoulder.",
"The woman is not polite.",
"He has not any seat."
] |
Some people got frightened by Brownie when she _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was six, dad brought home a dog one day, who was called "Brownie". My brothers and I all loved Brownie and did different things with her. One of us would walk her, another would feed her, then there were baths, playing catch and many other games. Brownie, in return, loved each other and every one of us.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23616.txt | When I was six, dad brought home a dog one day, who was called "Brownie". My brothers and I all loved Brownie and did different things with her. One of us would walk her, another would feed her, then there were baths, playing catch and many other games. Brownie, in return, loved each other and every one of us. One thin... | [
"smiled",
"barked",
"rushed to them",
"tried to be funny"
] |
We can infer from the passage that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on "two-hour business plans". I separated them into six groups and gave them an example: a restaurant chain. The more original their idea, the better, I said. Finally, five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains. The sixth proposed a catering se... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high40.txt | I once had my Chinese MBA students brainstorming on "two-hour business plans". I separated them into six groups and gave them an example: a restaurant chain. The more original their idea, the better, I said. Finally, five of the six groups presented plans for restaurant chains. The sixth proposed a catering service. Th... | [
"China can make and sell any product all over the world",
"high pay may not solve the problem of China's research environment",
"cooperation with institutions has been set up to make a Chinese brand",
"the new government program are aimed at encouraging imagination"
] |
What do the British Museum and the National Gallery have in common? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are London's most visited tourist attractions. Many of London's top attractions are free, making them affordable places to learn about some culture. Whether you prefer history or modern art, you'll find it at one of these must-visit spots.
Briti... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12653.txt | From the modern London Eye to the historic Tower of London, below are London's most visited tourist attractions. Many of London's top attractions are free, making them affordable places to learn about some culture. Whether you prefer history or modern art, you'll find it at one of these must-visit spots.
British Museum... | [
"Both have chargeable exhibitions.",
"Both are on the banks of the Thames.",
"Both have vast spaces and special shapes.",
"Both exhibit modern and contemporary art."
] |
A director knows the purpose of each step of the work, but _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you're making the film with other people, organize your cast and crew effectively. Make sure everybody knows their roles and what day and times they're needed.
Give people specific jobs so they can become experts in their field. For example, a soundrecordist listens to the sound through headphones as it's b... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12066.txt | If you're making the film with other people, organize your cast and crew effectively. Make sure everybody knows their roles and what day and times they're needed.
Give people specific jobs so they can become experts in their field. For example, a soundrecordist listens to the sound through headphones as it's being reco... | [
"he needn't tell others about that",
"other members just follow his orders",
"he must have it known and well understood by others",
"others may have their own ideas and special ways of working"
] |
New Englanderscrowded into churches because they were frightened by _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At dawn on Friday, May 19, 1780, farmers in New England stopped to wonder at the pink color of the sun. By noon the sky had darkened to midnight blackness, causing Americans, still in the painful struggle of a prolonged war of independence, to light candles and tremble at thoughts of the Last Judgment. As the ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16296.txt | At dawn on Friday, May 19, 1780, farmers in New England stopped to wonder at the pink color of the sun. By noon the sky had darkened to midnight blackness, causing Americans, still in the painful struggle of a prolonged war of independence, to light candles and tremble at thoughts of the Last Judgment. As the birds qui... | [
"the pink color of the sun",
"the darkened sky at daytime",
"the Last Judgment on Friday",
"the American War of Independence"
] |
What is the smallest part of an element called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the smallest part of an element called? | atom | science | null | null | null | nucleus | core | neutron | atom | The smallest particle of an element that still has the properties of that element is the atom . Atoms actually consist of smaller particles, including protons and electrons, but these smaller particles are the same for all elements. All the atoms of an element are like one another, and are different from the atoms of a... | null | null | null |
From the passage we know that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
JOLIN Tsai , a famous singer, has become an English teacher! But she is not staying in a classroom to give you talks in English.Instead, she has published a new book, "Jolin's English Diary Book".It came out in Taiwan in March.Jolin is helping you learn English in a _ way and give you useful words for life ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2563.txt | JOLIN Tsai , a famous singer, has become an English teacher! But she is not staying in a classroom to give you talks in English.Instead, she has published a new book, "Jolin's English Diary Book".It came out in Taiwan in March.Jolin is helping you learn English in a _ way and give you useful words for life outside y... | [
"she is not only a famous singer but also an English teacher in a primary school",
"you don't have to keep English diaries",
"she teaches us how to be a famous singer in \"Jolin's English Diary Book\"",
"Jolin Tsai shows us how to learn English in a fun way"
] |
Which of the following is necessary for a waiter / waitress? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Babysitter Wanted
I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then other times as needed. He or she should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, and have some experience in caring for babies. This position also suits a college student with experience l... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4360.txt | Babysitter Wanted
I am seeking a babysitter for my 6-month-old son. A few hours on Saturdays and Sundays to help me and then other times as needed. He or she should be over 18, responsible, loving, warm, and have some experience in caring for babies. This position also suits a college student with experience looking fo... | [
"Being familiar with computers.",
"Having knowledge of wines.",
"Knowing more about menus.",
"Working well with others."
] |
People can work together because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello,my friend.I'm Jack.Today I'd like to tell you a story about the language.People live together and they speak the same language.They are kind to each other .
People want to build a tower.One of them says, "Let's build it high and it can reach the heaven !".And the name is the Tower of Babel.But God doesn... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5542.txt | Hello,my friend.I'm Jack.Today I'd like to tell you a story about the language.People live together and they speak the same language.They are kind to each other .
People want to build a tower.One of them says, "Let's build it high and it can reach the heaven !".And the name is the Tower of Babel.But God doesn't like i... | [
"they know each other",
"they are kind to each other",
"they speak the same language",
"they often play together"
] |
In the author's opinion, joining a gym nowadays is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I walk through the streets, I pass strange rooms where people are doing strange things. Some are biking madly. Others are holding metal bars to keep them from dropping down. Still others are jumping around while someone is shouting at them. It looks like something out of Dante's Inferno (<<>> <<>> ). But ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13573.txt | When I walk through the streets, I pass strange rooms where people are doing strange things. Some are biking madly. Others are holding metal bars to keep them from dropping down. Still others are jumping around while someone is shouting at them. It looks like something out of Dante's Inferno (<<>> <<>> ). But what is t... | [
"exciting",
"inexpensive",
"unnecessary",
"helpful"
] |
The author intends to tell us that in 2040 _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you forget to turn off the lights and heaters when you go out of a room? In 2040 it will not matter. They will turn themselves off--and on again when you return. You will choose the temperature for each room, the lighting and the humidity. A sensor will find the presence of a human (and, with luck, ignore t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17945.txt | Do you forget to turn off the lights and heaters when you go out of a room? In 2040 it will not matter. They will turn themselves off--and on again when you return. You will choose the temperature for each room, the lighting and the humidity. A sensor will find the presence of a human (and, with luck, ignore the dog!) ... | [
"we will live without lights and heaters",
"we will use much more lights and heaters",
"there will be no switches of lights and heaters",
"lights and heaters will be on and off automatically"
] |
According to the passage, music can help deal with all the following EXCEPT _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Research has shown that music has an important effect on one's body and psyche . In fact, there is a growing field of health care known as music therapy, which uses music to treat diseases. Even hospitals are beginning to use music therapy. This is not surprising, as music affects the body and mind in many po... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high423.txt | Research has shown that music has an important effect on one's body and psyche . In fact, there is a growing field of health care known as music therapy, which uses music to treat diseases. Even hospitals are beginning to use music therapy. This is not surprising, as music affects the body and mind in many powerful wa... | [
"nervousness",
"mind illnesses",
"strokes",
"high blood pressure"
] |
When is it going to snow? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nancy and Peter like sports. In summer they swim and in winter they ski. They are planning a ski trip for this weekend, but they don't know about the weather. It's 7:30 now, and they are listening to the weather report on the radio. The weatherman is giving the weather for the weekend.
"Friday is going to be c... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle596.txt | Nancy and Peter like sports. In summer they swim and in winter they ski. They are planning a ski trip for this weekend, but they don't know about the weather. It's 7:30 now, and they are listening to the weather report on the radio. The weatherman is giving the weather for the weekend.
"Friday is going to be cold and c... | [
"On Friday morning",
"On Friday night",
"On Saturday night",
"On Saturday afternoon"
] |
In the new series of Sherlock, Holmes returns after _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The world's greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes, is back on our screens.
The new BBC TV series of Sherlock was broadcast in the UK on Jan 1. But the history of Sherlock dates back 127 years.
Since the creation of Holmes in 1887, he has been taking us on adventures one after another.
The Sherlock series is a ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8174.txt | The world's greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes, is back on our screens.
The new BBC TV series of Sherlock was broadcast in the UK on Jan 1. But the history of Sherlock dates back 127 years.
Since the creation of Holmes in 1887, he has been taking us on adventures one after another.
The Sherlock series is a playful d... | [
"dying",
"getting a special power",
"hiding",
"going abroad"
] |
Which is true about the loaf of bread? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's that time of year when people need to lock their cars. Is it because there are many criminals stealing cars? Not indeed. Rather, it's because of good-hearted neighbors who want to share their harvest.
Sharon recently had a good year for tomatoes. She and her family had eaten and canned so many that they'd... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19552.txt | It's that time of year when people need to lock their cars. Is it because there are many criminals stealing cars? Not indeed. Rather, it's because of good-hearted neighbors who want to share their harvest.
Sharon recently had a good year for tomatoes. She and her family had eaten and canned so many that they'd begun to... | [
"It was baked for Sharon only.",
"The neighbor had tasted it.",
"It was made from zucchini.",
"It might not taste good."
] |
What do we consider most important when choosing our foods? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The dark chocolate is one of the favourite food choices by many. The taste is simply irresistible , the smell is inviting and the feel of every bite is surely what you are longing for.
Apart from the taste, you simply cannot resist it because it has a lot of benefits when it comes to your health. Our health i... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18564.txt | The dark chocolate is one of the favourite food choices by many. The taste is simply irresistible , the smell is inviting and the feel of every bite is surely what you are longing for.
Apart from the taste, you simply cannot resist it because it has a lot of benefits when it comes to your health. Our health is our pri... | [
"Our taste.",
"Our health.",
"The variety of foods.",
"The source of foods."
] |
The snow rangers are employees of _ | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The two things - snow and mountains - which are needed for a ski area are the two things that cause avalanches, large mass of snow and ice crushing down the side of a mountain--often called "White Death."
It was the threat of the avalanche and its record as a killer of man in the western mountains that create... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17657.txt | The two things - snow and mountains - which are needed for a ski area are the two things that cause avalanches, large mass of snow and ice crushing down the side of a mountain--often called "White Death."
It was the threat of the avalanche and its record as a killer of man in the western mountains that created the sno... | [
"the Forest Service.",
"the Resource Bureau.",
"the Tourist Board.",
"the Sports Bureau."
] |
From the passage we can infer that some people try to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Top Four Ways to Build a Wonderful Life
1. Live Below Your Means
There will always be temptation to give up the future for immediate pleasure. We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive night on the town, or take out a loan for the flashy car we can't afford. It might feel... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9111.txt | Top Four Ways to Build a Wonderful Life
1. Live Below Your Means
There will always be temptation to give up the future for immediate pleasure. We all want to buy that new piece of technology, treat ourselves to an expensive night on the town, or take out a loan for the flashy car we can't afford. It might feel great at... | [
"gain happiness by buying themselves expensive things",
"save everything they can to help those in need",
"devote more attention to their personal life",
"take out a loan to promote technology"
] |
In Britain there are laws to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you think there is too much noise in our city? If you live near an airport,you will be unhappy because of a plane often make a loud noise.The sound of planes or heavy vehicles is likely to cause deafness if heard continuously .
However, most people in our city do not seem to mind noise. They like to enjoy m... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2153.txt | Do you think there is too much noise in our city? If you live near an airport,you will be unhappy because of a plane often make a loud noise.The sound of planes or heavy vehicles is likely to cause deafness if heard continuously .
However, most people in our city do not seem to mind noise. They like to enjoy music when... | [
"stop workers from becoming deaf",
"control the noise of machines",
"keep down noise",
"help deaf workers in need"
] |
According to the text, Rock Dimensions camps will _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Teen Climbing Camp 2010
This 5-day climbing camp is suitable for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 who have an interest in rock climbing. The climbing days are designed for beginners and those who have some basic experience in a gym or outdoors. Participants will find themselves challenged physically and... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6373.txt | Teen Climbing Camp 2010
This 5-day climbing camp is suitable for teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18 who have an interest in rock climbing. The climbing days are designed for beginners and those who have some basic experience in a gym or outdoors. Participants will find themselves challenged physically and mentally... | [
"probably impress participants deeply",
"provide a few competitions",
"help the participants set their life goals",
"check the records of personal growth"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People in the UK spend their free time in different ways. They usually use it to relax. They spend a lot of their free time at home. The most popular activity is watching TV. People in the UK watch TV for about 25 hours a week. They often record programs so they can watch them later. Reading is also a popula... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6874.txt | People in the UK spend their free time in different ways. They usually use it to relax. They spend a lot of their free time at home. The most popular activity is watching TV. People in the UK watch TV for about 25 hours a week. They often record programs so they can watch them later. Reading is also a popular way of ... | [
"People in the UK often record TV programs.",
"People in the UK like to do sports in the morning.",
"People of all ages in the UK like to go to clubs in summer.",
"People in the UK often have a \"day out\" with their friends."
] |
In Rome, Italy, the streets are filled with old things on New Year's Eve because_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On New Year's Eve
At midnight on New Year's Eve, people in Rome, Italy, throw out all the things they no longer want. The streets are filled with old chairs, beds, clothes and dishes. In Madrid, Spain, the new year comes in more quietly. People flock to the main square. Each holds a bag of grapes. As the clock... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17740.txt | On New Year's Eve
At midnight on New Year's Eve, people in Rome, Italy, throw out all the things they no longer want. The streets are filled with old chairs, beds, clothes and dishes. In Madrid, Spain, the new year comes in more quietly. People flock to the main square. Each holds a bag of grapes. As the clock strikes ... | [
"people throw out all the things they no longer want",
"the city has never been clean",
"people want to change back what they want",
"they want to see the sun come up"
] |
Where do they play football? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Joe:What do you do on weekends?
David:Well, I usually have to study on Saturdays.
Joe:And how about Sundays?
David:Well, we have lunch together. You know, all of the members of my family. Then after lunch, I go to the park and meet my friends.
Joe:Oh? What do you do there?
David:We play football. After that I ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle817.txt | Joe:What do you do on weekends?
David:Well, I usually have to study on Saturdays.
Joe:And how about Sundays?
David:Well, we have lunch together. You know, all of the members of my family. Then after lunch, I go to the park and meet my friends.
Joe:Oh? What do you do there?
David:We play football. After that I usually g... | [
"At school",
"In the park.",
"Out of the city.",
"In a farm."
] |
We may infer from this passage that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ashley and Chris work in the same department designing postcards. Chris had a college degree in art and deeply felt that the degree of his designs was excellent. His last postcard showed the depth of a desert's beauty and delights.
"It's just a picture of the desert," Ashley said. "Not deep at all."
"Some peop... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4466.txt | Ashley and Chris work in the same department designing postcards. Chris had a college degree in art and deeply felt that the degree of his designs was excellent. His last postcard showed the depth of a desert's beauty and delights.
"It's just a picture of the desert," Ashley said. "Not deep at all."
"Some people desire... | [
"Chris was not a good designer",
"Chris and Ashley were friendly to each other",
"Chris herself must have written the letter",
"It may sometimes bring about bad luck to speak out one's mind"
] |
The carbon atoms are bonded together, with each carbon also being bonded to two of what kind of atoms? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The carbon atoms are bonded together, with each carbon also being bonded to two of what kind of atoms? | hydrogen | science | null | null | null | ions | calcium | helium | hydrogen | Some molecules are not able to satisfy the octet rule by making only single covalent bonds between the atoms. Consider the compound ethene, which has a molecular formula of C 2 H 4 . The carbon atoms are bonded together, with each carbon also being bonded to two hydrogen atoms. | null | null | null |
If you turn on channel 5 on your armrest, what will you enjoy? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Beverage Service We serve a variety of soft drinks, coffee, tea and free of charge. However, as flying has a dehydrating effect, water and non-alcoholic beverages are recommended.
Electronic Equipment Cellphones, FM/AM radios, portable television sets and electronic toys with remote controls must not be us... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23036.txt | Beverage Service We serve a variety of soft drinks, coffee, tea and free of charge. However, as flying has a dehydrating effect, water and non-alcoholic beverages are recommended.
Electronic Equipment Cellphones, FM/AM radios, portable television sets and electronic toys with remote controls must not be used in the... | [
"International news.",
"Free-of-charge drinks.",
"Fashion magazines.",
"Popular music."
] |
Lewis' research provides an answer to the question _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As any homemaker who has tried to keep order at the dinner table knows, there is far more to a family meal than food. Sociologist Michael Lewis has been studying 50 families to find out just how much more.
Lewis and his co-worker carried out their study by videotaping the families while they are having ordin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10048.txt | As any homemaker who has tried to keep order at the dinner table knows, there is far more to a family meal than food. Sociologist Michael Lewis has been studying 50 families to find out just how much more.
Lewis and his co-worker carried out their study by videotaping the families while they are having ordinary meals... | [
"why TV is important in family life",
"why parents should keep good order",
"why children in small families seem to be quieter",
"why middle children seem to have more difficulties in life"
] |
The writer doesn't tell us _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In every little girl's toy box. there might be a Barbie Doll. Barbie is 50 years old this, year. It was designed in 1959 by an American businesswoman named Ruth Handler. She and her husband Elliott started the toy company Mattel. She named the new doll after their daughter Barbara. The first Barbie Doll appear... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7953.txt | In every little girl's toy box. there might be a Barbie Doll. Barbie is 50 years old this, year. It was designed in 1959 by an American businesswoman named Ruth Handler. She and her husband Elliott started the toy company Mattel. She named the new doll after their daughter Barbara. The first Barbie Doll appeared at the... | [
"Barbie Dolls are very popular with girls",
"Barbie Dolls sell well around the world",
"what the first Barbie Doll was based on",
"the doll Barbie was named after Barbara"
] |
Which of the following are true according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chinese people first encountered the term "empty nest"in a work of famous writer Bing Xin in 1980. In the past three decades, it has become a widespread social phenomenon. And with society and the economy developing at a faster pace, the condition of elderly couples has worsened.
Data shows that over half of t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22318.txt | Chinese people first encountered the term "empty nest"in a work of famous writer Bing Xin in 1980. In the past three decades, it has become a widespread social phenomenon. And with society and the economy developing at a faster pace, the condition of elderly couples has worsened.
Data shows that over half of the famili... | [
"The elderly take part in the social and entertainment activities actively nowadays.",
"More than half families in big cities are \"empty nest\".",
"Empty nest families have become the major pattern in China.",
"\"Empty nest\" people refer to people who are treated badly by their children"
] |
From the passage, we can learn that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and preparing for the worst, Australian adventurer Peter Seiter wrote a farewell note to his family, put it in a bottle and threw it overboard. With a sense of bad feeling he wrote: "The ocean has a personality of its own. The place can be such a peaceful environment to be i... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10606.txt | In the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and preparing for the worst, Australian adventurer Peter Seiter wrote a farewell note to his family, put it in a bottle and threw it overboard. With a sense of bad feeling he wrote: "The ocean has a personality of its own. The place can be such a peaceful environment to be in, yet it... | [
"this was Peter's first voyage in the Atlantic",
"Peter spent eleven days in the Atlantic",
"without the life jacket, the bottle wouldn't have survived",
"Katherine was a caring and careful person"
] |
What would be the best title for this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every time you go shopping, the vegetables and fruit look so tempting that you wish you could buy all of them. Some people are lucky and can grow the fruit and vegetables in the gardens that they have. While getting fresh vegetables, they can also achieve great cost cutting.
Mushrooms are expensive and can als... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1715.txt | Every time you go shopping, the vegetables and fruit look so tempting that you wish you could buy all of them. Some people are lucky and can grow the fruit and vegetables in the gardens that they have. While getting fresh vegetables, they can also achieve great cost cutting.
Mushrooms are expensive and can also go bad ... | [
"It is easy and fun to grow mushrooms",
"We should eat more fruit and vegetables",
"Mushrooms online are very expensive",
"Mushrooms--tasty and healthy vegetables"
] |
Janice gave all three dozens of pebbles from her trip to her friends. Each of her friends got 4 pebbles. How many friends received pebbles? | Three dozens of pebbles are equal to 3 x 12 = <<3*12=36>>36 pebbles.
So, 36/4 = <<36/4=9>>9 friends received pebbles.
#### 9 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Janice gave all three dozens of pebbles from her trip to her friends. Each of her friends got 4 pebbles. How many friends received pebbles? | Three dozens of pebbles are equal to 3 x 12 = <<3*12=36>>36 pebbles.
So, 36/4 = <<36/4=9>>9 friends received pebbles.
#### 9 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is the main purpose of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When a Swedish ship that sank in 1628 was recovered from the port of Stockholm, historians and scientists were overjoyed with the chance to examine the remains of the past. The ship construction showed how ships were built and operated during the seventeenth century. In this way, artifacts, objects made by hum... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high467.txt | When a Swedish ship that sank in 1628 was recovered from the port of Stockholm, historians and scientists were overjoyed with the chance to examine the remains of the past. The ship construction showed how ships were built and operated during the seventeenth century. In this way, artifacts, objects made by human beings... | [
"To introduce a young branch of learning.",
"To discuss the scientists' problems.",
"To explain people's way of life in the past.",
"To describe the sunken ships."
] |
What does Liz do? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Liz isn't happy. Her husband, Stephen, frequently changes jobs, and is unsure of what he wants to do. The new house they bought just a year ago seems like a prison to Liz, and Stephen says he wants to go back to college, she decides that it's the end of her patience with him. Now, since this happens quickly in... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22527.txt | Liz isn't happy. Her husband, Stephen, frequently changes jobs, and is unsure of what he wants to do. The new house they bought just a year ago seems like a prison to Liz, and Stephen says he wants to go back to college, she decides that it's the end of her patience with him. Now, since this happens quickly in the film... | [
"She is a traveler.",
"She is an actress.",
"She is a writer.",
"She is a college student."
] |
From the passage, we can infer that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My wife and I have always been friendly with the clerks at the local convenience store. I don't think many people appreciate what a difficult job these folks have. They work for a little over minimum wage and I often wonder how they make ends meet.
One of the clerks, Charlie, was always wearing his glasses but... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12944.txt | My wife and I have always been friendly with the clerks at the local convenience store. I don't think many people appreciate what a difficult job these folks have. They work for a little over minimum wage and I often wonder how they make ends meet.
One of the clerks, Charlie, was always wearing his glasses but he didn'... | [
"Charlie was a young man with skills",
"Charlie knew who paid the money for the new glasses",
"Charlie didn't support his family with enough money",
"Charlie entirely accepted the money for the new glasses"
] |
What term means taking used items and materials and turning them into something new? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What term means taking used items and materials and turning them into something new? | recycling | science | null | null | null | feeding | reproducing | collecting | recycling | recycling: Takes used items and materials and turns it into something new. For example, 98% of car batteries are recycled today. In the processing plant, the plastic materials are separated from the lead, so the plastic can then be used for many applications. | null | null | null |
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