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What is a change in the sequence of bases in dna or rna called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is a change in the sequence of bases in dna or rna called? | mutation | science | null | null | null | evolution | radiation | infection | mutation | A change in the sequence of bases in DNA or RNA is called a mutation . Does the word mutation make you think of science fiction and bug-eyed monsters? Think again. Everyone has mutations. In fact, most people have dozens or even hundreds of mutations in their DNA. Mutations are essential for evolution to occur. They ar... | null | null | null |
The couple went to the show _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A young couple that had received many valuable wedding presents built their house in a suburb. One morning they received in the post two tickets for a popular show in the city, with a single line:
"Guess who sent them."
The couple had much amusement in trying to find out the kind person who gave them the tick... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14738.txt | A young couple that had received many valuable wedding presents built their house in a suburb. One morning they received in the post two tickets for a popular show in the city, with a single line:
"Guess who sent them."
The couple had much amusement in trying to find out the kind person who gave them the tickets, but ... | [
"early in the morning that day",
"to look for the person who sent them the tickets",
"to enjoy themselves in the evening",
"and found the person who sent them the tickets also attended the show."
] |
Author opened the door when he was going to sleep because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when I heard a noise in the front of the house. I opened the door to the front room and to my surprise, Santa himself stepped out from behind the Christmas tree.
He placed his finger over his mouth so I would not cry out. "What ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5186.txt | I just finished the household chores for the night and was preparing to go to bed, when I heard a noise in the front of the house. I opened the door to the front room and to my surprise, Santa himself stepped out from behind the Christmas tree.
He placed his finger over his mouth so I would not cry out. "What are you d... | [
"he heard something unusual",
"he was not sleeping at the moment",
"he saw the Santa at the moment",
"he wanted to step out of the room"
] |
Despite the noise from the fire alarm, the author still feels happy because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every Friday we have a fire alarm test at nine o'clock sharp, and even though the sound is very noisy, I am so happy because when I heard that it reminded me today is Friday and tomorrow is weekend, it is the last working day of the week and I have two days off, it's so excited!Sometimes we have a fire drill, ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high527.txt | Every Friday we have a fire alarm test at nine o'clock sharp, and even though the sound is very noisy, I am so happy because when I heard that it reminded me today is Friday and tomorrow is weekend, it is the last working day of the week and I have two days off, it's so excited!Sometimes we have a fire drill, when you ... | [
"the noise lasts too long",
"the noise is not too loud",
"the noise reminds the author of the coming of weekend",
"the author often ignores it when working"
] |
Why did the author want to buy the farm in a hurry? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At a certain time in our lives we consider every place as the possible site for a house.I have thus searched the country within a dozen miles of where I live.In imagination I have bought all the farms, one after another, and I knew their prices.
The nearest thing that I came to actual ownership was when I boug... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22502.txt | At a certain time in our lives we consider every place as the possible site for a house.I have thus searched the country within a dozen miles of where I live.In imagination I have bought all the farms, one after another, and I knew their prices.
The nearest thing that I came to actual ownership was when I bought the Ho... | [
"He was afraid the owner might changes his mind.",
"He hoped to enlarge the forest on the farm.",
"He wanted to keep the farm as it was.",
"He was eager to become a farm owner."
] |
The traveler sat by the seed's side to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Long long ago, there was a small seed . Because it was only a seed, nobody noticed it. Thus, feeling inferior , the seed gave no importance to his existence. Then one day, a wind picked him up and threw him on an open field in the sun. Later, he was given rain. Years later he saw a traveler sitting by his sid... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9829.txt | Long long ago, there was a small seed . Because it was only a seed, nobody noticed it. Thus, feeling inferior , the seed gave no importance to his existence. Then one day, a wind picked him up and threw him on an open field in the sun. Later, he was given rain. Years later he saw a traveler sitting by his side. "Thank... | [
"escape from the rain",
"thank God for offering him a tree",
"have a rest and enjoy the shade",
"talk with the big tree"
] |
What influences the types of plants and animals that inhabit a specific biome? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What influences the types of plants and animals that inhabit a specific biome? | climate | science | null | null | null | cooling | carbon | Water | climate | Climate influences the types of plants and animals that inhabit a specific biome. | null | null | null |
What makes Grimsvotn different from other volcanoes? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A volcanic eruption in Iceland has sent ash across northern Europe. Airlines have stopped or changed the flights across the Atlantic Ocean, leaving hundreds of passengers stuck in airports.
Grimsvotn is one of the largest and most active volcanoes in Europe. What makes
Grimsvotn different is that it lies under... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2349.txt | A volcanic eruption in Iceland has sent ash across northern Europe. Airlines have stopped or changed the flights across the Atlantic Ocean, leaving hundreds of passengers stuck in airports.
Grimsvotn is one of the largest and most active volcanoes in Europe. What makes
Grimsvotn different is that it lies under a huge g... | [
"It is under the sea.",
"Its lava affects the airlines.",
"It is the largest volcano.",
"It is below ice."
] |
Tammy wants to run 3500 meters per week. She knows her track at school is 50 meters around. If she wants to run the same amount each day, how many loops should she make per day? | She needs to run 70 laps in total each week, because 3500 divided by 50 equals <<3500/50=70>>70.
Since there are seven days in a week, she needs to run 10 laps per day because 70 divided by 7 equals <<70/7=10>>10.
#### 10 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tammy wants to run 3500 meters per week. She knows her track at school is 50 meters around. If she wants to run the same amount each day, how many loops should she make per day? | She needs to run 70 laps in total each week, because 3500 divided by 50 equals <<3500/50=70>>70.
Since there are seven days in a week, she needs to run 10 laps per day because 70 divided by 7 equals <<70/7=10>>10.
#### 10 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
_ can't swim. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is an elephant and a monkey. They're friends. But one day they want to know who is stronger. One of them says, "Who can get apples over there, who is stronger."
There is a river over there. The monkey says, "I can't swim." The elephant says, "I can swim. Please sit on my back." They go across the river. ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1327.txt | There is an elephant and a monkey. They're friends. But one day they want to know who is stronger. One of them says, "Who can get apples over there, who is stronger."
There is a river over there. The monkey says, "I can't swim." The elephant says, "I can swim. Please sit on my back." They go across the river. The apple... | [
"The elephant",
"The monkey",
"The big animals",
"The small animals"
] |
Which of following may help handle peer pressure? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As you grow older, you'll be faced with some challenging decisions--like whether to cut class or try cigarettes. Making decisions on your own is hard enough, but when other people get involved and try to pressure you one way or another it can be even harder. People who are your age, like your classmates, are c... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high929.txt | As you grow older, you'll be faced with some challenging decisions--like whether to cut class or try cigarettes. Making decisions on your own is hard enough, but when other people get involved and try to pressure you one way or another it can be even harder. People who are your age, like your classmates, are called pee... | [
"Spending more time with classmates.",
"Taking up more relaxing hobbies.",
"Choosing friends with no bad habits.",
"Helping others who are in trouble."
] |
A candy store sold 20 pounds of fudge for $2.50/pound, 5 dozen chocolate truffles for $1.50 each and 3 dozen chocolate-covered pretzels at $2.00 each. How much money did the candy store make? | 20 pounds of fudge at $2.50/pounds is 20*2.50 = $<<20*2.50=50.00>>50.00
The 5 dozen truffles were sold in individual units so a dozen is equal to 12 so 5*12=<<5*12=60>>60
60 chocolate truffles, at $1.50 each sold for 60*1.50 = $<<60*1.50=90.00>>90.00
The 3 dozen chocolate pretzels sold in individual units so a dozen is... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A candy store sold 20 pounds of fudge for $2.50/pound, 5 dozen chocolate truffles for $1.50 each and 3 dozen chocolate-covered pretzels at $2.00 each. How much money did the candy store make? | 20 pounds of fudge at $2.50/pounds is 20*2.50 = $<<20*2.50=50.00>>50.00
The 5 dozen truffles were sold in individual units so a dozen is equal to 12 so 5*12=<<5*12=60>>60
60 chocolate truffles, at $1.50 each sold for 60*1.50 = $<<60*1.50=90.00>>90.00
The 3 dozen chocolate pretzels sold in individual units so a dozen is... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
James buys twice as many toy soldiers as toy cars. He buys 20 toy cars. How many total toys does he buy? | He buys 2*20=<<2*20=40>>40 toy cars
So the total number of toys is 20+40=<<20+40=60>>60
#### 60 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | James buys twice as many toy soldiers as toy cars. He buys 20 toy cars. How many total toys does he buy? | He buys 2*20=<<2*20=40>>40 toy cars
So the total number of toys is 20+40=<<20+40=60>>60
#### 60 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
She buys _ for Mr Smith. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mrs. Smith is Jim's mother. She loves her family very much. She goes to the store every day. She often buys food, fruit and clothes for Jim and her husband . Now many clothes are on sale at Renmin Clothes Store. They are very cheap. Mrs. Smith comes to the store and she wants to buy some clothes for her famil... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle784.txt | Mrs. Smith is Jim's mother. She loves her family very much. She goes to the store every day. She often buys food, fruit and clothes for Jim and her husband . Now many clothes are on sale at Renmin Clothes Store. They are very cheap. Mrs. Smith comes to the store and she wants to buy some clothes for her family. There ... | [
"a pair of shoes",
"a pair of shorts",
"a T-shirt",
"a white sweater"
] |
The existence of (virtual) photons is possible only by virtue of the heisenberg uncertainty principle and can travel an unlimited distance, so the range ofthe electromagnetic for is what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The existence of (virtual) photons is possible only by virtue of the heisenberg uncertainty principle and can travel an unlimited distance, so the range ofthe electromagnetic for is what? | infinite | science | null | null | null | generated | finite | simple | infinite | CRITICAL THINKING QUESTIONS 19. How are neurons similar to other cells? How are they unique? 20. Multiple sclerosis causes demyelination of axons in the brain and spinal cord. Why is this problematic?. | null | null | null |
What did Zhai do outside the capsule in space? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Astronaut Zhai Zhigang became the first Chinese man to walk in space on Saturday, climbing out of prefix = st1 /China's Shenzhou VII spacecraft in a technological feat that made the Chinese people excited.
"I'm feeling quite well. I greet the Chinese people and the people of the world," Zhai said as he climbed... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18073.txt | Astronaut Zhai Zhigang became the first Chinese man to walk in space on Saturday, climbing out of prefix = st1 /China's Shenzhou VII spacecraft in a technological feat that made the Chinese people excited.
"I'm feeling quite well. I greet the Chinese people and the people of the world," Zhai said as he climbed out of t... | [
"He walked in space to enjoy the beautiful space scenery.",
"He fetched a sample of solid lubricant and passed it to his colleague.",
"He waved a red Chinese national flag madly for twenty minutes.",
"He made an experiment with his colleague Liu Boming."
] |
Peter believe Robert because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Several years ago Robert knew a girl at a party. He loved her at once. But he hadn't enough money to marry her. He went to another village and wanted to borrow five thousand dollars from Peter, one of his classmates. He said he was going to return the money in two years.
Peter Black believed him and lent the m... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6852.txt | Several years ago Robert knew a girl at a party. He loved her at once. But he hadn't enough money to marry her. He went to another village and wanted to borrow five thousand dollars from Peter, one of his classmates. He said he was going to return the money in two years.
Peter Black believed him and lent the money to h... | [
"they were old classmates",
"they lived in different villages",
"Peter was a rich man",
"Robert once helped Peter"
] |
According to Dr Dominoni's study, what cause robins to sing so much? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Their cheery song brightens many a winter's day. But robins are in danger of wearing themselves out by singing too much. Robins are singing all nightas well as during the day, British-based researchers say.
David Dominoni, of Glasgow University, said that light from street lamps, takeaway signs and homes is af... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19215.txt | Their cheery song brightens many a winter's day. But robins are in danger of wearing themselves out by singing too much. Robins are singing all nightas well as during the day, British-based researchers say.
David Dominoni, of Glasgow University, said that light from street lamps, takeaway signs and homes is affecting t... | [
"The breeding season.",
"The light in modern",
"The dangerous environment.",
"The noise from heavy machinery."
] |
The text is mainly about_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A tropical rain forest is an amazing place. Thousands of different kinds of plants and animals make their homes there. Some are not found anywhere else in the world. If the rain forests are not protected, some species of plants and animals could disappear forever, taking their resources with them.
Scientis... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18909.txt | A tropical rain forest is an amazing place. Thousands of different kinds of plants and animals make their homes there. Some are not found anywhere else in the world. If the rain forests are not protected, some species of plants and animals could disappear forever, taking their resources with them.
Scientists have k... | [
"the native healers of the rain forests",
"the plants and animals living in the rain forests",
"the medicinal value of plants in the rain forests",
"the diseases which attack plants in the rain forests"
] |
Danielle's apartment has 6 rooms. Heidi's apartment has 3 times as many rooms as Danielle's apartment. Grant's apartment has 1/9 as many rooms as Heidi's apartment. How many rooms does Grant's apartment have? | Heidi's apartment has 6*3=<<6*3=18>>18 rooms.
Grant's apartment has 18/9=<<18/9=2>>2 rooms.
#### 2 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Danielle's apartment has 6 rooms. Heidi's apartment has 3 times as many rooms as Danielle's apartment. Grant's apartment has 1/9 as many rooms as Heidi's apartment. How many rooms does Grant's apartment have? | Heidi's apartment has 6*3=<<6*3=18>>18 rooms.
Grant's apartment has 18/9=<<18/9=2>>2 rooms.
#### 2 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How did Jessica feel after party? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fifteen hours is a long time to be on a plane ,but you know ,Africa is a long way from North America.Finally ,we're in Namibia, a country in southwest Africa.Namibia is about twice the size of California.However, it is home to just over two million people.And the country's main airport is 45 kilometres east of... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13018.txt | Fifteen hours is a long time to be on a plane ,but you know ,Africa is a long way from North America.Finally ,we're in Namibia, a country in southwest Africa.Namibia is about twice the size of California.However, it is home to just over two million people.And the country's main airport is 45 kilometres east of its capi... | [
"Tired",
"Excited",
"Nervous",
"Bored"
] |
Which of the following would be the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day when I was driving on the freeway, I noticed all the way there were large dividing walls, which had been built between it and the road running parallel to it, for noise reduction and a sense of separation. The purpose was to create a sense of privacy for people on the other side.
This got me thinki... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4638.txt | One day when I was driving on the freeway, I noticed all the way there were large dividing walls, which had been built between it and the road running parallel to it, for noise reduction and a sense of separation. The purpose was to create a sense of privacy for people on the other side.
This got me thinking: How o... | [
"Artificial Barriers",
"Unnecessary Separation",
"An Unforgettable Experience",
"The Kindness of People"
] |
It can be inferred that the author holds a _ attitude to the rising gas price. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Extra? Extra! Gasoline hits four dollars a gallon!"
No one will really be shocked -- except, perhaps, the old-timers who tell about the good old days when gas was three gallons for a dollar, and people drove around "just for the fun of it".
As a matter of fact, the price of gas has been rising... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17556.txt | "Extra? Extra! Gasoline hits four dollars a gallon!"
No one will really be shocked -- except, perhaps, the old-timers who tell about the good old days when gas was three gallons for a dollar, and people drove around "just for the fun of it".
As a matter of fact, the price of gas has been rising fast and... | [
"positive",
"doubtful",
"negative",
"neutral"
] |
Red squirrels are nearly extinct in Northern Italy as a result of_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Red squirrels have been wiped out from a large area of northern Italy, threatening a further biodiversity crisis for the species similar to its near extinction in the British Isles.
There are now no red squirrels left in an area of more than 1,150 square kilometres (sq km) in Piedmont, according to research fr... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23831.txt | Red squirrels have been wiped out from a large area of northern Italy, threatening a further biodiversity crisis for the species similar to its near extinction in the British Isles.
There are now no red squirrels left in an area of more than 1,150 square kilometres (sq km) in Piedmont, according to research from the un... | [
"the biodiversity crisis",
"the invasion of grey squirrels",
"being weaker than other animals",
"the similar extinction in the British Isles"
] |
Rat snakes, Elaphe obsoleta, are a species made of many distinct populations in different areas. Each of the populations has different markings and colorings. Where would rat snakes most likely be gray? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Rat snakes, Elaphe obsoleta, are a species made of many distinct populations in different areas. Each of the populations has different markings and colorings. Where would rat snakes most likely be gray?
Choices:
A. in a forest
B. in a swamp
C. in a gravel pit
D. in a corn field | Correct answer: C | science | Mercury_7282118 | {
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What does Tony Little think of the British education system? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Boy's schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions and involve them in activities such as art dance and music. Far from the traditional image of a culture of aggressive masculinity , the absence of girls gives boys the chance to develop without pressure to agree with a stereotype... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9255.txt | Boy's schools are the perfect place to teach young men to express their emotions and involve them in activities such as art dance and music. Far from the traditional image of a culture of aggressive masculinity , the absence of girls gives boys the chance to develop without pressure to agree with a stereotype, a US st... | [
"It fails more boys than girls thoroughly",
"It makes boys more emotional than girls",
"It fails to give boys the attention they need",
"It focuses more on mixed school education"
] |
What is the purpose of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Ministry of Health has called for more awareness from the public on the mental health of the young,as part of efforts to mark World Mental Health Day.
More than 15 percent of the Chinese youth have been found with mental problems,and about 30 million young people under 17 are suffering from depression,the ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10516.txt | The Ministry of Health has called for more awareness from the public on the mental health of the young,as part of efforts to mark World Mental Health Day.
More than 15 percent of the Chinese youth have been found with mental problems,and about 30 million young people under 17 are suffering from depression,the Shanghai-... | [
"To urge awareness on mental health of the young.",
"To give the details of the problems the Chinese youth are facing today.",
"To recommend that schools should invite more psychologists to help solve the mental problems among the youth.",
"To show us the causes of the mental problems among students."
] |
What's the writer's dream job? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a great day for American girl D' Zhana Simmons when she got a new heart. However, her dream died when the new heart started not to work properly. The doctors had to take it away. She needed another heart transplant . But the doctors couldn't find a proper heart so soon. Then they came up with an idea -... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4606.txt | It was a great day for American girl D' Zhana Simmons when she got a new heart. However, her dream died when the new heart started not to work properly. The doctors had to take it away. She needed another heart transplant . But the doctors couldn't find a proper heart so soon. Then they came up with an idea -- they wo... | [
"A driver.",
"A nurse.",
"A doctor.",
"A scientist."
] |
Conan is a _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
She's a lovely girl. She has long and black hair. She is quite tall and slim. Her eyes are bright and black. She is 13 years old.
She is good at singing. She likes listening to music. She is S.H.E.'s fan . Do you know Conan? He is a little detective .The lovely girl also likes him.
Oh, sorry. I forget to tell ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1225.txt | She's a lovely girl. She has long and black hair. She is quite tall and slim. Her eyes are bright and black. She is 13 years old.
She is good at singing. She likes listening to music. She is S.H.E.'s fan . Do you know Conan? He is a little detective .The lovely girl also likes him.
Oh, sorry. I forget to tell you who t... | [
"policeman",
"teacher",
"doctor",
"detective"
] |
From the passage we know that the young man _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a dark and cold night. The car driver didn't have even one passenger all day. When he went by the railway station, he saw a young man coming out with two bags in his hands. So he quickly opened the door of the car and asked, "Where do you want to go, sir?"
"To the Star Hotel," the young man answered. Wh... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15064.txt | It was a dark and cold night. The car driver didn't have even one passenger all day. When he went by the railway station, he saw a young man coming out with two bags in his hands. So he quickly opened the door of the car and asked, "Where do you want to go, sir?"
"To the Star Hotel," the young man answered. When the ca... | [
"knew clearly how far it was from the station to the hotel.",
"Had been to the hotel several times.",
"Didn't want to stay in this city.",
"Must be a stranger and didn't know the city very well."
] |
The writer felt sad because _ in the Chinese test. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Vanilla is my best friend. She is a lovely girl with two big, beautiful eyes. But she always hides them behind a pair of black glasses.
One day, though, I nearly ended our friendship. I remember that day clearly. We were sitting in class. The teacher was giving us our results for a Chinese test. I had done bad... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1409.txt | Vanilla is my best friend. She is a lovely girl with two big, beautiful eyes. But she always hides them behind a pair of black glasses.
One day, though, I nearly ended our friendship. I remember that day clearly. We were sitting in class. The teacher was giving us our results for a Chinese test. I had done badly. I fel... | [
"she got a good mark",
"Vanilla had done better than her",
"she didn't have a good mark",
"the teacher was angry with her"
] |
What does the farmer Gibb regard his cows as? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cows that are named and treated with a "more personal touch" can increase milk production by up to 500 pints a year.
The study, by the university's School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, involved 516 farmers across the UK.
The study found farmers who named their cows got a 54% higher production th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3932.txt | Cows that are named and treated with a "more personal touch" can increase milk production by up to 500 pints a year.
The study, by the university's School of Agriculture, Food and Rural Development, involved 516 farmers across the UK.
The study found farmers who named their cows got a 54% higher production than those ... | [
"Their parents.",
"Members of their family.",
"Their friends.",
"Clever animals."
] |
According to the passage, which is the best title? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Think of life as a game in which you are playing with five balls in the air. You name them work, family, health, friends and spirit and you keep all of them in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce( )back.
But the other four balls, family, health, friend... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4655.txt | Think of life as a game in which you are playing with five balls in the air. You name them work, family, health, friends and spirit and you keep all of them in the air. You will soon understand that work is a rubber ball. If you drop it, it will bounce( )back.
But the other four balls, family, health, friends and spi... | [
"Nothing is impossible.",
"Glass balls are easy to be broken.",
"treat your life in a right way.",
"Things you can't do."
] |
What do most people worry about the Internet according to this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How to Beat On-line Credit-card Thieves
The Internet has led to a huge increase in credit-card fraud. Your card information could even be for sale in an illegal web site.
Web sites offering cheap services should be regarded with care. On-line shoppers who enter their credit-card information may never receive t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high513.txt | How to Beat On-line Credit-card Thieves
The Internet has led to a huge increase in credit-card fraud. Your card information could even be for sale in an illegal web site.
Web sites offering cheap services should be regarded with care. On-line shoppers who enter their credit-card information may never receive the goods ... | [
"fraud on the Internet",
"computer hackers",
"illegal web site",
"shopping on line"
] |
Martha spends 10 minutes turning the router off and on again, six times that long on hold with Comcast, and half as much time as she spent on hold yelling at a customer service representative. How much time did Martha spend on these activities total? | First find the total time Martha spent on hold: 10 minutes * 6 = <<10*6=60>>60 minutes
Then find the time she spent yelling: 60 minutes / 2 = <<60/2=30>>30 minutes
Then add all the amount of time to find the total time: 60 minutes + 30 minutes + 10 minutes = <<60+30+10=100>>100 minutes
#### 100 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Martha spends 10 minutes turning the router off and on again, six times that long on hold with Comcast, and half as much time as she spent on hold yelling at a customer service representative. How much time did Martha spend on these activities total? | First find the total time Martha spent on hold: 10 minutes * 6 = <<10*6=60>>60 minutes
Then find the time she spent yelling: 60 minutes / 2 = <<60/2=30>>30 minutes
Then add all the amount of time to find the total time: 60 minutes + 30 minutes + 10 minutes = <<60+30+10=100>>100 minutes
#### 100 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
A student is watching a local television weather report for Gloucester, Massachusetts. Which of the following is most likely included in this weather report? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | A student is watching a local television weather report for Gloucester, Massachusetts. Which of the following is most likely included in this weather report?
Choices:
A. the speed of currents in a river
B. the amount of moisture in the air
C. the depth of currents in the ocean
D. the level of moisture in the ground | Correct answer: B | science | MCAS_2016_5_11 | {
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The best title of the text may be _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every year, more than four million babies are born in the United States.
Some parents named their children based on family, cultural or religious traditions. Girls are often named after a family member but rarely their mothers. Sons, though, are often named after their fathers.
Every year the Social Security A... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18296.txt | Every year, more than four million babies are born in the United States.
Some parents named their children based on family, cultural or religious traditions. Girls are often named after a family member but rarely their mothers. Sons, though, are often named after their fathers.
Every year the Social Security Administra... | [
"Most Names Are Named After Father",
"Changes in Choosing Baby names",
"How to Find Names on the Web",
"More Babies Are Named Beyond Popularity"
] |
What warning label on cigarette packs is being used in the United States? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tobacco companies are fighting efforts in the United States and Australia to make their products less appealing. In Washington, a federal judge last week blocked the Food and Drug Administration from requiring new warning labels on cigarette packs. Judge Richard Leon ruled in a case brought by five tobacco com... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21398.txt | Tobacco companies are fighting efforts in the United States and Australia to make their products less appealing. In Washington, a federal judge last week blocked the Food and Drug Administration from requiring new warning labels on cigarette packs. Judge Richard Leon ruled in a case brought by five tobacco companies. T... | [
"An image of a dead body.",
"An image of diseased lungs.",
"Text of health warnings.",
"Text of advertisements."
] |
All of the following belong to the International Summer School EXCEPT _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome to the International Summer School
Students can have an enjoyable English language learning experiencce--together with organized sports, activities and excursion program. The International Summer School runs 4 different summer school centers for boys and girls aged from 7 to 20.
Two of these schools--... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20028.txt | Welcome to the International Summer School
Students can have an enjoyable English language learning experiencce--together with organized sports, activities and excursion program. The International Summer School runs 4 different summer school centers for boys and girls aged from 7 to 20.
Two of these schools--Moira Hou... | [
"Moria House",
"University Hall of Resicence",
"Bethany Centre",
"Royal Tunbridge Wells"
] |
We can infer from the passage that the writer must be _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Actually we have known a lot of examples and meaningful words to support the fact that we should try our best to ease the bad impression of others. Just like the old saying goes, we should give a better assumption to the one than we think he was. But many of us always fail to do this.
Take the situation of my ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4038.txt | Actually we have known a lot of examples and meaningful words to support the fact that we should try our best to ease the bad impression of others. Just like the old saying goes, we should give a better assumption to the one than we think he was. But many of us always fail to do this.
Take the situation of my class for... | [
"a supporter of activities",
"a responsible teacher",
"a top student in class",
"a devoted class leader"
] |
Every gull is able to fly far out to sea because it _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are seabirds as well as land-birds. The most ordinary seabird is the seagull. It has a white body, a white head and a yellow beak. There is a very, very spot of red at the very end of the beak, underneath. All gulls have very strong wings so that they can fly far out to sea. If a gull flies out too far, ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2245.txt | There are seabirds as well as land-birds. The most ordinary seabird is the seagull. It has a white body, a white head and a yellow beak. There is a very, very spot of red at the very end of the beak, underneath. All gulls have very strong wings so that they can fly far out to sea. If a gull flies out too far, so that i... | [
"is very light",
"has very strong wings",
"always flies high",
"is strong enough"
] |
The whole exchange programme is mainly to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This year some twenty-three hundred teenagers(young people aged from 13 --19)from all over the world will spend about ten months in U. S. homes. They will attend U.S. schools, meet U.S. teenagers, and form impressions of the real America. At the same time, about thirteen hundred American teenagers will go to o... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7676.txt | This year some twenty-three hundred teenagers(young people aged from 13 --19)from all over the world will spend about ten months in U. S. homes. They will attend U.S. schools, meet U.S. teenagers, and form impressions of the real America. At the same time, about thirteen hundred American teenagers will go to other coun... | [
"help teenagers in other countries know the real America",
"send students in America to travel in Germany",
"let students learn something about other countries",
"have teenagers learn new languages"
] |
When an enemy is nearby, an older jackdaw warns others by _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If your mother wants to tell you something, she uses words. Birds can not talk as we do. But some birds can make sounds to warn their young of danger. They have their own way to make the young birds know or do certain things.
The jackdaw is a kind of blackbird that lives in Europe. Jackdaws live together in gr... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6951.txt | If your mother wants to tell you something, she uses words. Birds can not talk as we do. But some birds can make sounds to warn their young of danger. They have their own way to make the young birds know or do certain things.
The jackdaw is a kind of blackbird that lives in Europe. Jackdaws live together in groups. You... | [
"making a loud sound",
"flying high over its back",
"moving from side to side",
"saying \"follow me\""
] |
What does the writer advise us to do when we're curious about something? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When you are curious about something and want to know more about it, you can use the way of asking questions. Asking questions is the first step to make discoveries and find interesting answers. The following steps can guide you during the research.
Step 1 Write down the subject that you are interested in on a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3022.txt | When you are curious about something and want to know more about it, you can use the way of asking questions. Asking questions is the first step to make discoveries and find interesting answers. The following steps can guide you during the research.
Step 1 Write down the subject that you are interested in on a piece of... | [
"To read more books about it.",
"To look it up in the dictionary.",
"To turn to the teacher for help.",
"To raise questions and find the answers."
] |
What can't we buy from a vending machine according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Vending machines are very popular now. You can find them here and there. People can buy different things from them, like snacks and soft drinks. Now we can even buy train tickets from it in the train station.
They also sell newspapers in some busy areas. In some places, you can get a can of beer or Coke from... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7810.txt | Vending machines are very popular now. You can find them here and there. People can buy different things from them, like snacks and soft drinks. Now we can even buy train tickets from it in the train station.
They also sell newspapers in some busy areas. In some places, you can get a can of beer or Coke from the vend... | [
"Beer.",
"Coke.",
"Train tickets.",
"Clothes."
] |
What would be the best title for the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Somewhere on the other side of the world, a small group of workers is busy with a life-or-death struggle.This battle isn't about self-protection, as admirable as that might be. By slaying to face the radiation and fire at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station following the earthquake and then tsunami... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21628.txt | Somewhere on the other side of the world, a small group of workers is busy with a life-or-death struggle.This battle isn't about self-protection, as admirable as that might be. By slaying to face the radiation and fire at Japan's Fukushima Daiichi Nuclear Power Station following the earthquake and then tsunami in Japan... | [
"Japan's nuclear accident",
"Guardians at the gate",
"Saving nuclear power station",
"Using nuclear power safely"
] |
What is the key to avoid student suicides? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In late March,Southwest University became the first school in China to open a 24-hour hotline providing suicide-prevention counseling.
College suicide is a heart-breaking and argumentative topic.Chinese college students have long been the focus of public attention:their youth,education and,most importa... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16836.txt | In late March,Southwest University became the first school in China to open a 24-hour hotline providing suicide-prevention counseling.
College suicide is a heart-breaking and argumentative topic.Chinese college students have long been the focus of public attention:their youth,education and,most importantly, bri... | [
"Parents communicate with their children and understand them.",
"Colleges and universities offer more help to students.",
"Students themselves realize their problems and seek help from others.",
"Friends give more comfort and show more understanding to the problem students."
] |
Where is the 35-year-old woman from? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Two men in Shanghai have been dead from H7N9, while a woman in Anhui province is seriously ill from the virus, the National Health and Family Planning Commission said on Sunday. This is the first time a human from H7N9 has been found. Little research has been done on this unknown bird flu, and three are no va... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4821.txt | Two men in Shanghai have been dead from H7N9, while a woman in Anhui province is seriously ill from the virus, the National Health and Family Planning Commission said on Sunday. This is the first time a human from H7N9 has been found. Little research has been done on this unknown bird flu, and three are no vaccines a... | [
"Shanghai.",
"Nanjing.",
"Chuzhou.",
"We don't know."
] |
What is type of substance is formed when water vapor condenses or when ice melts? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is type of substance is formed when water vapor condenses or when ice melts? | liquid water | science | null | null | null | gaseous water | toxic water | chemical water | liquid water | Liquid water is formed when water vapor condenses (i. e. , H 2 O(g) → H 2 O(l) or when ice melts (i. e. , H 2 O(s) → H 2 O(l)). Because water is a molecular substance, it is a poor conductor of electricity in its pure form. However, as we will see later, its conductivity can be improved by the addition of certain subst... | null | null | null |
Nature Posters is a website _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Daniel likes to do something to protect the environment in his daily life. Next Sunday is his friend's birthday. He is going to buy some gifts online for his friend. Now he is visiting the following website for some information about gifts.
Welcome to Nature Posters - the world's largest collection of nature ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3273.txt | Daniel likes to do something to protect the environment in his daily life. Next Sunday is his friend's birthday. He is going to buy some gifts online for his friend. Now he is visiting the following website for some information about gifts.
Welcome to Nature Posters - the world's largest collection of nature posters a... | [
"to help people plan their birthday parties",
"only to provide information about nature",
"to tell people how to buy birthday presents",
"to help protect nature by selling posters or prints"
] |
What in mammalian lungs, increases the surface area for gas exchange? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What in mammalian lungs, increases the surface area for gas exchange? | alveoli | science | null | null | null | bronchioles | bronchi | thorax | alveoli | The lungs of mammals are unique in having alveoli. These are tiny, sac-like structures. Each alveolus is surrounded by a network of very small blood vessels (see Figure below ). Because there are millions of alveoli in each lung, they greatly increase the surface area for gas exchange between the lungs and bloodstream.... | null | null | null |
From the story we know _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mark Twain was a great writer. He was from the USA. He was born in 1835. He was also a famous speaker. He was famous for his sense of humour. Many people liked to listen to him talk because he liked to tell some interesting stories to make people laugh all the time.
One day Mark Twain was going to a small town... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1623.txt | Mark Twain was a great writer. He was from the USA. He was born in 1835. He was also a famous speaker. He was famous for his sense of humour. Many people liked to listen to him talk because he liked to tell some interesting stories to make people laugh all the time.
One day Mark Twain was going to a small town because ... | [
"no mosquitoes troubled Mark Twain in the night",
"the owner of the hotel told the waiters to look after Mark Twain well at night",
"Mark Twain didn't have a good rest that night",
"there were not mosquitoes in the hotel any longer"
] |
In order not to miss a game, Russell _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
San Russell is not your average baseball fan. He is a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan. He has a season ticket and he arranges his work schedule so he does not miss a game. San also attends game dressed in their uniform, and his car is red. He has even lost some friends by choosing to watch the Red Sox instead of ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2928.txt | San Russell is not your average baseball fan. He is a die-hard Boston Red Sox fan. He has a season ticket and he arranges his work schedule so he does not miss a game. San also attends game dressed in their uniform, and his car is red. He has even lost some friends by choosing to watch the Red Sox instead of going to ... | [
"bought a red car",
"keeps a season ticket",
"arranges his work time carefully",
"tries to make new friends"
] |
The writer of the passage wants to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
From the outer of New York to the heart of Singapore, nature is everywhere you're not looking in some of Earth's most crowded big cities. Outdoor adventure is often just a few stops on the train - or a short drive- away from the annoying crowds. Here are a few favorites to get you going:
Mount Hollywood Trail... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2918.txt | From the outer of New York to the heart of Singapore, nature is everywhere you're not looking in some of Earth's most crowded big cities. Outdoor adventure is often just a few stops on the train - or a short drive- away from the annoying crowds. Here are a few favorites to get you going:
Mount Hollywood Trail, Los Ang... | [
"inform the readers that nature exists in crowded big cities",
"appeal to more people to outdoor adventure",
"recommend several historical spots to readers",
"present various approach to outdoor adventure"
] |
The First Lady has started a movement to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More than one-third of adults in the United States are obese . In fact, over obesity has reached such proportions that one big-city mayor has gone about banning large-sized, sugary soft drinks and the First Lady has been on a campaign to control the dietary offerings in public schools.
Even many adults who do ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7149.txt | More than one-third of adults in the United States are obese . In fact, over obesity has reached such proportions that one big-city mayor has gone about banning large-sized, sugary soft drinks and the First Lady has been on a campaign to control the dietary offerings in public schools.
Even many adults who do not fit t... | [
"raise people's awareness of healthy diet",
"control the public school dietary supplying",
"ban the sugary soft drinks",
"realise the importance of dieting"
] |
What organism is characterized by an incomplete digestive system and a single, tentacled opening? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What organism is characterized by an incomplete digestive system and a single, tentacled opening? | cnidarians | science | null | null | null | sponges | annelids | prokaryotes | cnidarians | Cnidarians have an incomplete digestive system with a single opening. The opening is surrounded by tentacles, which are covered with nematocyst cells and used to capture prey. Digestion takes place in the digestive cavity. Nutrients are absorbed and gases are exchanged through the cells lining this cavity. Fluid in the... | null | null | null |
Which of the following doesn't help produce a black hole? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A black hole is created when a large star burns out. Like our sun, stars are unbelievably hot furnaces that burn their own matter as fuel. When most of the fuel is used up, the star begins to die.
The death of a star is not a quiet event. First there is a huge explosion. As its outer layer is blasted off int... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7419.txt | A black hole is created when a large star burns out. Like our sun, stars are unbelievably hot furnaces that burn their own matter as fuel. When most of the fuel is used up, the star begins to die.
The death of a star is not a quiet event. First there is a huge explosion. As its outer layer is blasted off into space, ... | [
"The gravity inside the star is very strong.",
"The light can't go out of the star.",
"The star becomes smaller and smaller",
"The dying star shines very brightly."
] |
A comet is like. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you look at the sky one night and see something moving and shining that you have never seen before, it might be a comet .
A comet sometimes looks like a star. Like a planet, a comet has no light of its own. It shines from the sunlight it reflects . Like the earth a comet goes around the sun, but on a much... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7884.txt | If you look at the sky one night and see something moving and shining that you have never seen before, it might be a comet .
A comet sometimes looks like a star. Like a planet, a comet has no light of its own. It shines from the sunlight it reflects . Like the earth a comet goes around the sun, but on a much longer p... | [
"the sun",
"the moon",
"sunlight",
"the earth"
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A recent survey found that the French are the second-most insecure people in Europe after Italy about their proficiency in English. Only 13 percent of the French respondents believed they are proficient in the language, according to the European data agency Eurostat.
The situation is no better in business circ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13007.txt | A recent survey found that the French are the second-most insecure people in Europe after Italy about their proficiency in English. Only 13 percent of the French respondents believed they are proficient in the language, according to the European data agency Eurostat.
The situation is no better in business circles, wher... | [
"The immigrants in France speak English as their native language.",
"In France people refuse to communicate with each other in English.",
"Italians feel the most unconfident in speaking English in Europe.",
"French people are happy to face the changes in their country."
] |
According to Paragraph 4, graduates should _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Not so long ago almost any student who successfully completed a university degree could find a good career quite easily.Companies toured the academic institutions, competing with each other to select graduates.However, those days are gone, even in Hong Kong, and nowadays graduates often face strong competition... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15967.txt | Not so long ago almost any student who successfully completed a university degree could find a good career quite easily.Companies toured the academic institutions, competing with each other to select graduates.However, those days are gone, even in Hong Kong, and nowadays graduates often face strong competition in the s... | [
"find a good position and then compare it with other careers",
"ask friends or relatives to secure them a good job",
"get information about a number of careers before making comparisons",
"study the opportunities and the kinds of training that will be available"
] |
It can be inferred that_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Sir,
Just over six months ago, I saw an advertisement in the Morning Mail for a set of the complete works of William Shakespeare.Your company, Cosmo books Ltd , offered this set ( eight books of plays and two books of poetry) at a "remarkable" price: fifteen pounds and fifty pence, including postage and p... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16589.txt | Dear Sir,
Just over six months ago, I saw an advertisement in the Morning Mail for a set of the complete works of William Shakespeare.Your company, Cosmo books Ltd , offered this set ( eight books of plays and two books of poetry) at a "remarkable" price: fifteen pounds and fifty pence, including postage and packing. I... | [
"Mr. Walker took some action after receiving the books he did not order",
"several sets of books have been sent to Mr. Walker free of charge",
"Cosmo Books have sent bills for books that they have not sent",
"Mr. Walker hasn't received the books that he ordered"
] |
We can learn from the text that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day, a brave jackal came to the river to drink some water. He saw a lion looking weak and tired, and asked, "What is the matter, King of the Jungle?"
The lion told the jackal his story. The jackal felt sorry for the lion. He pulled and pulled at the lion's tail until the lion became free. The lion was ve... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10166.txt | One day, a brave jackal came to the river to drink some water. He saw a lion looking weak and tired, and asked, "What is the matter, King of the Jungle?"
The lion told the jackal his story. The jackal felt sorry for the lion. He pulled and pulled at the lion's tail until the lion became free. The lion was very happy ... | [
"we should try to value true friends without giving up our family",
"family relationship is more important than friendship",
"it is easy to give up a friendship",
"we should not make friends with those who refuse to help you"
] |
Jenna catches an eel that's 1/3 as long as Bill's. If the combined length of their eels is 64 inches, how long is Jenna's eel? | Let j be the length of Jenna's eel and b be the length of Bill's eel. We know that b = 3j and b + j = 64.
Substituting the first equation into the second equation, we get 3j + j = 64
Combining like terms, we get 4j = 64
Dividing both sides by 4, we get j = 16
#### 16 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jenna catches an eel that's 1/3 as long as Bill's. If the combined length of their eels is 64 inches, how long is Jenna's eel? | Let j be the length of Jenna's eel and b be the length of Bill's eel. We know that b = 3j and b + j = 64.
Substituting the first equation into the second equation, we get 3j + j = 64
Combining like terms, we get 4j = 64
Dividing both sides by 4, we get j = 16
#### 16 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How many dollars did young Ford earn every week? _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The car was invented just a century ago. You may know all kinds of cars' names, but many people don't know who was the inventor of the first car. The first car was invented not by a German, but by an American. His name was Henry Ford. Henry was born in a poor family. He was the eldest of six children. When h... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle809.txt | The car was invented just a century ago. You may know all kinds of cars' names, but many people don't know who was the inventor of the first car. The first car was invented not by a German, but by an American. His name was Henry Ford. Henry was born in a poor family. He was the eldest of six children. When he was a b... | [
"2.5 dollars",
"3.5 dollars",
"3 dollars",
"4 dollars"
] |
If we say some is in a dilemma, we probably mean he/she _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, the sport of canoe racing was added to the list of international competitions. The favorite team in the four-man canoe race was the Unites States team. One member of that team was Bill Havens.
As the time for the Olympics neared, it became clear that Bill's wife would give b... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10083.txt | At the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, the sport of canoe racing was added to the list of international competitions. The favorite team in the four-man canoe race was the Unites States team. One member of that team was Bill Havens.
As the time for the Olympics neared, it became clear that Bill's wife would give birth to t... | [
"lives a very hard life",
"has to make a difficult choice",
"has to give up all that he/she has",
"doesn't know what he/she wants"
] |
Crossword Weaver is used to help you _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Try it and see for yourself--Crossword Weaver is the leading Crossword Puzzle Creator. This crossword puzzle maker, Crossword Weaver, is the leading crossword puzzle software. Type in your words to quickly create two styles of crossword puzzles.
The freeform style uses only your words. Perfect for educators, h... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1339.txt | Try it and see for yourself--Crossword Weaver is the leading Crossword Puzzle Creator. This crossword puzzle maker, Crossword Weaver, is the leading crossword puzzle software. Type in your words to quickly create two styles of crossword puzzles.
The freeform style uses only your words. Perfect for educators, home schol... | [
"solve the crossword puzzles",
"make the crossword puzzles",
"find the best crossword puzzles",
"research on the crossword puzzles"
] |
A black solid by itself, this element is incredibly important because of what it makes when it combines with many other elements, including oxygen? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A black solid by itself, this element is incredibly important because of what it makes when it combines with many other elements, including oxygen? | carbon | science | null | null | null | hydrogen | lead | dioxide | carbon | Carbon is an element. By itself, it’s a black solid. You can see a lump of carbon in Figure below . Carbon is incredibly important because of what it makes when it combines with many other elements. Carbon can form a wide variety of substances. For example, in the air, carbon combines with oxygen to form the gas carbon... | null | null | null |
The woman wanted to invite the three men to her house because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A woman saw three old men sitting in her front yard. She said, "I don't think I know you, but you must be very hungry. Please come in and find something to eat."
"We do not go into a house together." they replied.
"Why is that?" she asked.
One of the old men answered, "His name is Wealth, this is Success, an... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18673.txt | A woman saw three old men sitting in her front yard. She said, "I don't think I know you, but you must be very hungry. Please come in and find something to eat."
"We do not go into a house together." they replied.
"Why is that?" she asked.
One of the old men answered, "His name is Wealth, this is Success, and I am Lo... | [
"she know them",
"she thought they were hungry and needed something to eat",
"she wanted to get success",
"she wanted to become richer"
] |
Which of the following can be the best title for the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This will make you think twice about dismissing the physical abilities of women.
Serena Williams
If know Serena Williams, then you know better than to harbor any illusions that you can take on the top female tennis player even on your best day. Nicknamed by the media as the Queen of the Court, she has won 19 ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19247.txt | This will make you think twice about dismissing the physical abilities of women.
Serena Williams
If know Serena Williams, then you know better than to harbor any illusions that you can take on the top female tennis player even on your best day. Nicknamed by the media as the Queen of the Court, she has won 19 Grand Sla... | [
"Great Achievements of 5 Female Athletes.",
"Great Physical Abilities of 5 Female Athletes.",
"Great Influence of 5 Female Athletes.",
"Great Championships of 5 Female Athletes."
] |
How many factors which decide our health are mentioned in the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
No one really knows how and why people change as they get older. Also, no theory sufficiently explains all the changes of the aging process. Aging is a complex and varied process that varies in how it affects different people and organs. In fact, even in one person , different organ systems "age " at a differe... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11301.txt | No one really knows how and why people change as they get older. Also, no theory sufficiently explains all the changes of the aging process. Aging is a complex and varied process that varies in how it affects different people and organs. In fact, even in one person , different organ systems "age " at a different rate.
... | [
"Two",
"Four",
"Five",
"Six"
] |
According to the reading, Cathy's money was really _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was in the park with my elder sister, Cathy, on Friday. My sister left her jacket on a chair while we talked to some friends. When we went back to the chair, a girl in a red T-shirt was sitting there. She had some money in her hand. When she saw us, she stood up and walked away.
I asked my sister, "Did you h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3672.txt | I was in the park with my elder sister, Cathy, on Friday. My sister left her jacket on a chair while we talked to some friends. When we went back to the chair, a girl in a red T-shirt was sitting there. She had some money in her hand. When she saw us, she stood up and walked away.
I asked my sister, "Did you have any m... | [
"in her jacket",
"in the girl's hand",
"at home",
"on the chair"
] |
From the story, we can learn that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Her frozen fingers touched the flame trying to feel alive. She could feel the warmth but it was a cold heat, as if the candle was rejecting her.
Her arms turned red because of the cold, her short sleeved shirt not giving her enough warmth. The winter air grabbed at her arms, causing her pain, but she didn't m... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3677.txt | Her frozen fingers touched the flame trying to feel alive. She could feel the warmth but it was a cold heat, as if the candle was rejecting her.
Her arms turned red because of the cold, her short sleeved shirt not giving her enough warmth. The winter air grabbed at her arms, causing her pain, but she didn't mind. She ... | [
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"the girl's parents divorced because of her",
"teachers and friends treated the girl badly",
"the girl used to stay in the tree when feeling sad"
] |
What was it special about the Star Party ? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
More than a hundred adults and kids gather for the Star Party on a cold evening, chattering excitedly as they stand in the dark on a Virginia hillside. The odd thing is, no one has turned on a flashlight, and no streetlights or house lights wink on around them.
These people have traveled to the countryside mo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high681.txt | More than a hundred adults and kids gather for the Star Party on a cold evening, chattering excitedly as they stand in the dark on a Virginia hillside. The odd thing is, no one has turned on a flashlight, and no streetlights or house lights wink on around them.
These people have traveled to the countryside more than a... | [
"It was organized by the local authority.",
"It was carried out without any lights.",
"It was so cold that people chatted to cheer up.",
"It was held in the town center of Virginia"
] |
A roll of 25 m wire weighs 5 kg. How much does a 75 m roll weigh? | We know that the 75 m roll is three times bigger than the 25 m roll because 75 m / 25 m = <<75/25=3>>3
This means the 75 m roll weighs 3 times more than the 25 m roll: 5 kg * 3 = 15 Kg
#### 15 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A roll of 25 m wire weighs 5 kg. How much does a 75 m roll weigh? | We know that the 75 m roll is three times bigger than the 25 m roll because 75 m / 25 m = <<75/25=3>>3
This means the 75 m roll weighs 3 times more than the 25 m roll: 5 kg * 3 = 15 Kg
#### 15 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Karen is considering her winter coat options. One coast costs $300 and will last for 15 years. The other coat costs $120 and will last for five years. How much money would Karen save over 30 years by buying the more expensive cost? | First find the number of cheaper coats Karen will have to purchase over 30 years: 30 years / 5 years/coat = <<30/5=6>>6 coats
Then multiply that number by the cost of one cheaper coat to find the total cost of that option: 6 coats * $120/coat = $<<6*120=720>>720
Then find the number of more expensive coats Karen will h... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Karen is considering her winter coat options. One coast costs $300 and will last for 15 years. The other coat costs $120 and will last for five years. How much money would Karen save over 30 years by buying the more expensive cost? | First find the number of cheaper coats Karen will have to purchase over 30 years: 30 years / 5 years/coat = <<30/5=6>>6 coats
Then multiply that number by the cost of one cheaper coat to find the total cost of that option: 6 coats * $120/coat = $<<6*120=720>>720
Then find the number of more expensive coats Karen will h... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How do fungus-like protists such as slime molds reproduce? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How do fungus-like protists such as slime molds reproduce? | with spores | science | null | null | null | asexually | photosynthesis | sexually | with spores | Fungus-like protists are molds. They are absorptive feeders, found on decaying organic matter. They resemble fungi and reproduce with spores as fungi do. Examples of fungus-like protists include slime molds and water molds. | null | null | null |
Why is the third bird the most expensive? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A men went into a shop to buy a parrot.There were three parrots in the shop.One was $1000; another one, $2000; and the third one, $3000. The man asked the owner, "Is this brid really $1000?That's so expensive for this kind of parrot."The owner said, "Because I have trained him and he can talk." Then the man as... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3434.txt | A men went into a shop to buy a parrot.There were three parrots in the shop.One was $1000; another one, $2000; and the third one, $3000. The man asked the owner, "Is this brid really $1000?That's so expensive for this kind of parrot."The owner said, "Because I have trained him and he can talk." Then the man asked him, ... | [
"He can do the most things.",
"He is the most beautiful.",
"He can do some amusing actions.",
"The other birds call him The Boss."
] |
What can we know from the example of the Yucky Pill advertisement? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive ? When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can give you a false picture.
For example, some might say, "I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery . It was great. I took that dollar tick... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4866.txt | Do you know of anyone who uses the truth to deceive ? When someone tells you something that is true, but leaves out important information that should be included, he can give you a false picture.
For example, some might say, "I just won a hundred dollars on the lottery . It was great. I took that dollar ticket back t... | [
"False statements are easy to see through.",
"Half-truths are often used to mislead people.",
"Doctors like to act in advertisements.",
"Advertisements are based on facts."
] |
A primary school in Fuzhou required the students to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Students at a primary school in Fuzhou, Hast China's Fujian Province were required to clean the school toilets to help them develop good habits. But some parents are strongly against the idea. They can't see the advantages of students doing such chores . They think that the school should provide students with... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7349.txt | Students at a primary school in Fuzhou, Hast China's Fujian Province were required to clean the school toilets to help them develop good habits. But some parents are strongly against the idea. They can't see the advantages of students doing such chores . They think that the school should provide students with a proper... | [
"do homework only",
"finish homework at school",
"clean the playground",
"clean the school toilets"
] |
Which statement about the movies is true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Brave
Type: 3D cartoon Comedy Running time: 95 minutes
Merida, a princess, refused to marry a person that she dislikes. This causes trouble for her family and the whole country. Merida turns to a witch for help. In doing so, her family and the country are in danger. Merida must save her family and the... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5292.txt | Brave
Type: 3D cartoon Comedy Running time: 95 minutes
Merida, a princess, refused to marry a person that she dislikes. This causes trouble for her family and the whole country. Merida turns to a witch for help. In doing so, her family and the country are in danger. Merida must save her family and the country ... | [
"Mirror Mirror is directed by Lily Collins and Julia Roberts.",
"The Grey directed by Ian Mackenzie Jeffers is based on a short story.",
"You can't see many beautiful nature sights in Chimpanzee.",
"Brave is about a princess who obeys her heart."
] |
Did Mike say they are rich? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Two little children come to a big city. Their names are Mike and Bob. They live with their father and mother. Their family is very rich. They have a driver and lots of servants. Mike and Bob are going to a new school. Their father says to them, "Mike and Bob, don't say we are rich at school."
So they go to sch... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2310.txt | Two little children come to a big city. Their names are Mike and Bob. They live with their father and mother. Their family is very rich. They have a driver and lots of servants. Mike and Bob are going to a new school. Their father says to them, "Mike and Bob, don't say we are rich at school."
So they go to school. Thei... | [
"Yes, he did.",
"No, he didn't.",
"Yes, he was.",
"No, he wasn't."
] |
From the passage, we can learn that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Playing sports is a way for most kids to make friends, get exercise and have a good time. But what happens when kids have a disability preventing them joining in?
Challenge Alaska has worked out a national program to give those disabled kids a chance to enjoy the sports they otherwise may not be able to.
... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23915.txt | Playing sports is a way for most kids to make friends, get exercise and have a good time. But what happens when kids have a disability preventing them joining in?
Challenge Alaska has worked out a national program to give those disabled kids a chance to enjoy the sports they otherwise may not be able to.
Alex t... | [
"disabled children have hardly any chance to go to college",
"disabled children can take part in the program called Blaze Sports for free",
"most colleges in the US do not accept disabled children",
"not all the disabled children like the sports offered by the program"
] |
Confucius was not only a greatest teacher but also a greatest _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Who is greatest teacher in Chinese history? You can't think of anyone else when you hear people read Confucius 2,500 year-old words: "All study but no thinking makes people puzzled." All thinking but no study makes people lazy.
Tuesday was Confucius' birthday. He was born on September 28,551 BC in the Kingd... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7603.txt | Who is greatest teacher in Chinese history? You can't think of anyone else when you hear people read Confucius 2,500 year-old words: "All study but no thinking makes people puzzled." All thinking but no study makes people lazy.
Tuesday was Confucius' birthday. He was born on September 28,551 BC in the Kingdom of Lu ... | [
"artist",
"thinker",
"fighter",
"leader"
] |
Which destinations would be attractive to a fishing lover? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work,lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experience.If you are looking for some peace on your vacation,we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus .
Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is situated in the central part of Armenia,in t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19730.txt | While beach vacations may be a great way to take your mind off work,lakes surrounded by mountains make for an even grander experience.If you are looking for some peace on your vacation,we have some recommendations for you in the Caucasus .
Lake Sevan
Lake Sevan is situated in the central part of Armenia,in the Geghar... | [
"Lake Sevan and Lake Paravani.",
"Lake Pravani and Lake Cildir.",
"Lake Cildir and Lake Van.",
"Lake Sevan and Lake Van."
] |
Why was he doing this? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Alan Tong was the worst driver in town. He had an accident of some kind almost every week.
Alan lived with his mother. His mother was always worried about him. Every day she worried that police would turn up to arrest him. This wasn't a foolish worry because they usually called on the Tong household about on... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23379.txt | Alan Tong was the worst driver in town. He had an accident of some kind almost every week.
Alan lived with his mother. His mother was always worried about him. Every day she worried that police would turn up to arrest him. This wasn't a foolish worry because they usually called on the Tong household about once a week... | [
"To confuse the evidence against him.",
"To help the prosecutor in court.",
"To make the witnesses agree.",
"To create a good impression in court."
] |
Why are the calendars the same? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The New Year is the time to buy a new calendar . Yet it can take a lot of time just to choose the right one. There are lots and lots of choices. There are small ones. Big ones. Calendars sit on a desk. Calendars hang on the wall. Calendars are carried around. In one way all calendars are the same. They all lis... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18479.txt | The New Year is the time to buy a new calendar . Yet it can take a lot of time just to choose the right one. There are lots and lots of choices. There are small ones. Big ones. Calendars sit on a desk. Calendars hang on the wall. Calendars are carried around. In one way all calendars are the same. They all list the sam... | [
"Because they are small.",
"Because they are big.",
"Because they can be put on the desk.",
"Because they show the day in the same order."
] |
Juliet is 3 years older than her sister Maggie but 2 years younger than her elder brother Ralph. If Juliet is 10 years old, what is the sum of Maggie's and Ralph's ages? | Maggie is 3 years younger than Juliet who is 10 years so she is 10-3 = <<10-3=7>>7 years old
Ralph is 2 years older than Maggie so he is 10+2 = 12 years old
The sum of Maggie's and Ralph's ages is 7+12 = <<7+12=19>>19 years
#### 19 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Juliet is 3 years older than her sister Maggie but 2 years younger than her elder brother Ralph. If Juliet is 10 years old, what is the sum of Maggie's and Ralph's ages? | Maggie is 3 years younger than Juliet who is 10 years so she is 10-3 = <<10-3=7>>7 years old
Ralph is 2 years older than Maggie so he is 10+2 = 12 years old
The sum of Maggie's and Ralph's ages is 7+12 = <<7+12=19>>19 years
#### 19 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
A largemouth bass is an example of a cold-blooded animal that conforms to what aspect of the lake it inhabits? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | A largemouth bass is an example of a cold-blooded animal that conforms to what aspect of the lake it inhabits? | temperature | science | null | null | null | oxygen | depth | precipitation | temperature | null | null | null | |
Blackie, Brownie and White Puppy are given as examples to show that | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most young boys like spending time on things like video games, superhero movies and sports, but Ken, a 9-year-old boy from the Philippines, is spending his free time trying to start an animal shelter for at-risk dogs.
In February, photos of Ken feeding dogs on the street circled the Internet and immediately a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5059.txt | Most young boys like spending time on things like video games, superhero movies and sports, but Ken, a 9-year-old boy from the Philippines, is spending his free time trying to start an animal shelter for at-risk dogs.
In February, photos of Ken feeding dogs on the street circled the Internet and immediately attracted ... | [
"many dogs are waiting to be adopted",
"dogs can become very friendly in the end",
"high-quality canned food is very important",
"the donations can improve some dogs' lives"
] |
Which of the following statements is true about Sun Veil Sunscreen? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What's the weather like today? Harmful rays are dangerous even on cold, cloudy days. Sunscreen is important year-round protection no matter where you are.
Remember, you're being struck by the sun's powerful rays when you are
*walking on the street *playing on the ground
*relaxing on the beach or pool ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13631.txt | What's the weather like today? Harmful rays are dangerous even on cold, cloudy days. Sunscreen is important year-round protection no matter where you are.
Remember, you're being struck by the sun's powerful rays when you are
*walking on the street *playing on the ground
*relaxing on the beach or pool *taki... | [
"When you apply this sunscreen to your skin, the blue color will disappear.",
"If this sunscreen is ineffective, you can get half of your money back.",
"It must be dry for one hour before you go outdoors.",
"It's popular with all colored people."
] |
The sentence "Your husband will be all right soon if you take them. " means Mr White will soon be all right if _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr White works in an office. He's very busy and has no time to have a good rest. Every evening, when he comes back from his office, he's always tired and wants to go to bed early. But his wife often has a lot of interesting things to tell him after dinner. She doesn't stop talking until she falls asleep . But... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1138.txt | Mr White works in an office. He's very busy and has no time to have a good rest. Every evening, when he comes back from his office, he's always tired and wants to go to bed early. But his wife often has a lot of interesting things to tell him after dinner. She doesn't stop talking until she falls asleep . But it's usu... | [
"Mr White takes the pills",
"Mr White takes the bottle of medicine",
"Mrs White takes the pills",
"Mrs White stops talking too much at night"
] |
According to the passage,the Chinese govemment should | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As people in Beijing and northern China struggle with severe air pollution this winter,the toxic air is also making life hard for plants and even food crops of China.
"in the last 50 years there has been a 1 6-fold increase in ozone pollution"in the Beijing area,said Hanqin Tian of Auburn University in Alabama... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5570.txt | As people in Beijing and northern China struggle with severe air pollution this winter,the toxic air is also making life hard for plants and even food crops of China.
"in the last 50 years there has been a 1 6-fold increase in ozone pollution"in the Beijing area,said Hanqin Tian of Auburn University in Alabama,who stud... | [
"care more about developing economy",
"reduce the number of cars and industries",
"continue to make more researches",
"take measures to reduce carbon emissions"
] |
Which of the following is the most important thing that the writer has learned from his father? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My father woke me up early one summer morning when I was fourteen and announced: "Get up. You're going with me to cut grass."
The idea that my father thought I was old enough to help him in his business made me feel proud and excited. From sunup to sundown, my father, my younger brother and I worked in the lar... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19470.txt | My father woke me up early one summer morning when I was fourteen and announced: "Get up. You're going with me to cut grass."
The idea that my father thought I was old enough to help him in his business made me feel proud and excited. From sunup to sundown, my father, my younger brother and I worked in the large yards ... | [
"Watch clearly while doing a job.",
"Set out early for physical work.",
"Keep learning from any job you hold.",
"Cut grass every Saturday."
] |
Many people throw away almost five pounds of trash each day. How could everyone decrease the amount of trash thrown away daily? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Many people throw away almost five pounds of trash each day. How could everyone decrease the amount of trash thrown away daily?
Choices:
A. recycle materials
B. use more products
C. put the trash in a landfill
D. pick up the trash on the ground | Correct answer: A | science | Mercury_SC_405500 | {
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It can be inferred according to the text that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What makes a house a home?
Not size, of course. I've been in some of the grandest houses in prefix = st1 /America, and it's clear no one lives there. Earlier this year, I had dinner in a mud hut inEthiopia, where we sat on chairs next to the hostess' bed -- a home that had more warmth than any house I've been ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23894.txt | What makes a house a home?
Not size, of course. I've been in some of the grandest houses in prefix = st1 /America, and it's clear no one lives there. Earlier this year, I had dinner in a mud hut inEthiopia, where we sat on chairs next to the hostess' bed -- a home that had more warmth than any house I've been in since.... | [
"the author's family were very rich",
"every happy home is the same",
"the author has been living an unhappy life",
"the author and Edwards hold similar ideas"
] |
Which of the following countries has the longest paid vacation? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Let's be honest:If you like to take lots of vacation,the United States is not the place to work.Besides a handful of national holidays,the typical American worker gets two or three precious weeks off out of a whole year to relax and see the world--much less than what people in many other countries receive.Only... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8676.txt | Let's be honest:If you like to take lots of vacation,the United States is not the place to work.Besides a handful of national holidays,the typical American worker gets two or three precious weeks off out of a whole year to relax and see the world--much less than what people in many other countries receive.Only 57% of t... | [
"America.",
"Germany.",
"Australia.",
"France."
] |
The writer felt guilty for a moment because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today I was at the mall waiting for friends, when a lady wearing a knit hat and a sweater came up to me and, shivering, said, "I'm homeless. Would you mind buying me some food?"
In that split second, everything I'd learned since kindergarten flashed through my mind. Don't talk to strangers ... Be a good citize... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high728.txt | Today I was at the mall waiting for friends, when a lady wearing a knit hat and a sweater came up to me and, shivering, said, "I'm homeless. Would you mind buying me some food?"
In that split second, everything I'd learned since kindergarten flashed through my mind. Don't talk to strangers ... Be a good citizen ... Peo... | [
"she was particular about food and also wasted so much",
"she was a strict vegetarian who ate very little",
"she didn't order enough food for the girl",
"she urged the girl to take her share of food"
] |
What conclusion can we draw from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Depression is much higher amongst female bosses than male bosses,a new US survey finds.Dr Tetyana Pudrovska,the study's first author,explained:"Women with job authority-the ability to hire,fire,and influence pay-have greatly more symptoms of depression than women without this power.But men with job authority h... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14173.txt | Depression is much higher amongst female bosses than male bosses,a new US survey finds.Dr Tetyana Pudrovska,the study's first author,explained:"Women with job authority-the ability to hire,fire,and influence pay-have greatly more symptoms of depression than women without this power.But men with job authority have fewer... | [
"The higher levels of authority,the fewer women suffer depression.",
"The higher levels of authority,the more women suffer depression.",
"The lower levels of authority,the more men suffer depression.",
"The lower levels of authority,the more women suffer depression."
] |
From the passage we can learn that the old elm was saved by _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the 1950s,a family who owned a farm near Beulah,Michigan kept a bull chained to an elm .The bull paced around the tree,dragging the heavy iron chain,which led to a groove in the bark.The groove deepened over the years,though for whatever reason,it did not kill the tree.
After some years,the family took t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7446.txt | In the 1950s,a family who owned a farm near Beulah,Michigan kept a bull chained to an elm .The bull paced around the tree,dragging the heavy iron chain,which led to a groove in the bark.The groove deepened over the years,though for whatever reason,it did not kill the tree.
After some years,the family took their bull... | [
"the groove in the bark",
"the fungus in the tree",
"the iron remaining in it",
"its own immune system"
] |
Haidilao may be the name of _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The video rooms have been open since Jan. 2. If successful, the chain hopes to expand the service to other provinces, or even other countries. In addition to the food, customers pay 200 yuan per hour for using the room.
''The video rooms have been fully booked in February,'' said Chen Yu, manager of the Wangfu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4512.txt | The video rooms have been open since Jan. 2. If successful, the chain hopes to expand the service to other provinces, or even other countries. In addition to the food, customers pay 200 yuan per hour for using the room.
''The video rooms have been fully booked in February,'' said Chen Yu, manager of the Wangfujing bran... | [
"a theatre",
"a restaurant",
"a cinema",
"a hotel"
] |
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