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What were the volunteers asked to do after the rest? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Why do we dream?It's a question researchers have been studying for years. Now new research suggests that some dreams may result from the brain's effort to keep learning, even as we sleep.
In a study in Boston, 100 volunteers were trained for an hour on a maze .They tried to find their way through the difficul... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14676.txt | Why do we dream?It's a question researchers have been studying for years. Now new research suggests that some dreams may result from the brain's effort to keep learning, even as we sleep.
In a study in Boston, 100 volunteers were trained for an hour on a maze .They tried to find their way through the difficult puzzle ... | [
"To work on a new maze.",
"To continue to do the maze.",
"To talk with each other about their dreams.",
"To tell what they thought about the maze."
] |
Who is mostly to blame for the bear's death according to the writer? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Campers Gene and Marie Marsden took pride in being good citizens when in the wild. While driving miles to the Green River Lakes area, they taught their children what they had learned in the bear safety handbook put out by the Bridger-Teton Forest Service.
Mr. and Mrs. Marsden did their best to keep a tidy camp... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14525.txt | Campers Gene and Marie Marsden took pride in being good citizens when in the wild. While driving miles to the Green River Lakes area, they taught their children what they had learned in the bear safety handbook put out by the Bridger-Teton Forest Service.
Mr. and Mrs. Marsden did their best to keep a tidy camp. As the ... | [
"The bear.",
"The Bridger-Teton Forest Service.",
"The Fish and Game Department.",
"The Marsdens."
] |
When did Qian Xuesen retire? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On October 31st, 2009, Chinese famous scientist Qian Xuesen, died in Beijing when he was 98 years old. He is famous as "the country's father of space technology and king of rocketry".
Qian was born in 1911 in Hangzhou. He left for the United States after winning a scholarship to graduate school in 1936. He stu... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14273.txt | On October 31st, 2009, Chinese famous scientist Qian Xuesen, died in Beijing when he was 98 years old. He is famous as "the country's father of space technology and king of rocketry".
Qian was born in 1911 in Hangzhou. He left for the United States after winning a scholarship to graduate school in 1936. He studied at t... | [
"In 1970.",
"In 1991.",
"In 1992.",
"In 2009."
] |
How does tobacco protect itself against an attack from a caterpillar? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Animals can move from place to place, but plants cannot. When an animal is under attack, it can run away or fight back. Plants certainly cannot run away, and they lack teeth and claws. But plants can defend themselves by using both physical and chemical means.
Some plants have their own ways to keep animals ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high173.txt | Animals can move from place to place, but plants cannot. When an animal is under attack, it can run away or fight back. Plants certainly cannot run away, and they lack teeth and claws. But plants can defend themselves by using both physical and chemical means.
Some plants have their own ways to keep animals away. For... | [
"Its leaves fight against the attack by physical means.",
"Its roots send a messenger to discourage the caterpillar.",
"Its roots increase the production of nicotine when it is attacked.",
"Its leaves produce poisonous sand to drive the caterpillar away."
] |
What is the main idea of the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For those who make journeys across the world, the speed of travel today has turned the countries into a series of villages.Distances between them appear no greater to a modern traveler than those which once faced men as they walked from village to village. Jet planes fly people from one end of the earth to the... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high391.txt | For those who make journeys across the world, the speed of travel today has turned the countries into a series of villages.Distances between them appear no greater to a modern traveler than those which once faced men as they walked from village to village. Jet planes fly people from one end of the earth to the other, a... | [
"Air travel benefits people and industries.",
"Train Travel has some advantages over air travel.",
"Great changes have taken place in modern travel.",
"The high speed of air travel is gained at a cost."
] |
Little Jerry sees _ in the woman's bag. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mum gives little Jerry twenty yuan. Then little Jerry goes shopping. He gets on a bus and sits down next to an old woman. Then he sees the old woman's bag is open. There is twenty yuan in it. He quickly looks into his pocket. The money isn't there now! Little Jerry is sure that the old woman is a thief . He wa... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1229.txt | Mum gives little Jerry twenty yuan. Then little Jerry goes shopping. He gets on a bus and sits down next to an old woman. Then he sees the old woman's bag is open. There is twenty yuan in it. He quickly looks into his pocket. The money isn't there now! Little Jerry is sure that the old woman is a thief . He wants to ta... | [
"a wallet",
"a packet",
"twenty yuan",
"twenty dollars"
] |
The purpose of the passage is to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many parents have learned the hard way that what sounds like open communication is often the very thing that closes a youngster`s ears and mouth. One common mistake is the The Lecture, the long _ that often starts with "When I was your age...." Eighteen-year-old Kelly calls lectures "long, one-side discussion... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21045.txt | Many parents have learned the hard way that what sounds like open communication is often the very thing that closes a youngster`s ears and mouth. One common mistake is the The Lecture, the long _ that often starts with "When I was your age...." Eighteen-year-old Kelly calls lectures "long, one-side discussions in whic... | [
"compare two ways of parents` communicating with their kids",
"give parents advice on how to communicate with their kids",
"explain why kids won`t listen to their parents.",
"introduce kids` reaction to the communication between them and their parents"
] |
From the text we know _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We were driving from Los Angeles to Dallas,running low on gas somewhere in New Mexico and figured we'd see a gas station soon enough to fill up.
But that didn't happen and we realized we wouldn't make it to the next town.So my daughter made up a sign that read"Low on gas.Can u help?" and held it outside her wi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10201.txt | We were driving from Los Angeles to Dallas,running low on gas somewhere in New Mexico and figured we'd see a gas station soon enough to fill up.
But that didn't happen and we realized we wouldn't make it to the next town.So my daughter made up a sign that read"Low on gas.Can u help?" and held it outside her window in t... | [
"the street was crowded with cars",
"something was wrong with the car",
"the gas of the author's car ran out",
"there was no signal for the mobile phone"
] |
Max helps Bill with _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Max. I am twelve years old. I have many friends. Most of them are as old as I. Some are older. Some are younger.
My best friend is Bill. He lives near me. We go to the same school and we are in the same class. Bill helps me with my math homework. I help him with his English homework. Bill is taller ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1407.txt | My name is Max. I am twelve years old. I have many friends. Most of them are as old as I. Some are older. Some are younger.
My best friend is Bill. He lives near me. We go to the same school and we are in the same class. Bill helps me with my math homework. I help him with his English homework. Bill is taller than me. ... | [
"his maths homework",
"his English homework",
"His sports lessons",
"His computer lessons"
] |
After the man heard what the manager said, he _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An old and very rich friend of mine told me he had an unpleasant experience. He went to a famous jewelry shop and asked to be shown some gold necklaces. After examining several minutes, he decided to buy a gold necklace with a precious diamond, and asked if he could pay by cheque . The assistant said that was... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18684.txt | An old and very rich friend of mine told me he had an unpleasant experience. He went to a famous jewelry shop and asked to be shown some gold necklaces. After examining several minutes, he decided to buy a gold necklace with a precious diamond, and asked if he could pay by cheque . The assistant said that was quite in... | [
"got very angry and left at once",
"went out to buy a diamond necklace somewhere else",
"insisted on staying until the police came",
"thought that he had nothing to do with the stealing"
] |
What kind of job does Linda want to get? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
prefix = st1 /11 Windrift Circle
Methuen, MA
978 - 555 - 4539
JOB OBJECTIVE
Seek special education, primary school, or middle school math teaching position.
EDUCATION
Rivier College, Nashua,NH
Bachelor of Arts in Education - May, 2006
Major: Elementary Education
Have successfully completed PRAXIS I and PRAXIS ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23505.txt | prefix = st1 /11 Windrift Circle
Methuen, MA
978 - 555 - 4539
JOB OBJECTIVE
Seek special education, primary school, or middle school math teaching position.
EDUCATION
Rivier College, Nashua,NH
Bachelor of Arts in Education - May, 2006
Major: Elementary Education
Have successfully completed PRAXIS I and PRAXIS II. Meet ... | [
"A Big Brother / Big Sister Volunteer.",
"A middle school math teacher.",
"A special education advisor.",
"A summer camp advisor."
] |
A camel's hump slips off its back or side because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people think the camel stores only water in its hump ,but it does not,Instead,the camel stores something else there----food.The camel's hump is really a hump of fat.When the camel,often called"a ship of the desert",is not travelling and is in a place where there is plenty of food and water,it eats and dri... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5679.txt | Many people think the camel stores only water in its hump ,but it does not,Instead,the camel stores something else there----food.The camel's hump is really a hump of fat.When the camel,often called"a ship of the desert",is not travelling and is in a place where there is plenty of food and water,it eats and drinks a lot... | [
"it tries to save some fat",
"there is little fat in it.",
"It hopes to have a good rest",
"It can carry more"
] |
What's the main idea of this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
About 1 in 15 households drink bottled water today, spending about $ 4 billion a year on it. Although the reasons for the trend are many, bottled water's health benefits fall near the top of the list. Surveys have found that about 25 percent of bottled water drinkers choose the beverage for health and safety r... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18403.txt | About 1 in 15 households drink bottled water today, spending about $ 4 billion a year on it. Although the reasons for the trend are many, bottled water's health benefits fall near the top of the list. Surveys have found that about 25 percent of bottled water drinkers choose the beverage for health and safety reasons; a... | [
"Bottled water may be preferable to tap water in taste.",
"Bottled water is always safer to drink than tap water.",
"Consumers should consider carefully the reason for buying bottled water.",
"The Food and Drug Administration is responsible for the bottled water."
] |
Some American students don't care about their poor maths results because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
American middle school students don't seem to care that they're worse at maths than their counterparts in China's Hong Kong and Finland. "I don't need it," my student says, "I'm going to be a basketball star." Or a car mechanic, or a singer.
Middle school students' maths skills were tested by the Internation... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15118.txt | American middle school students don't seem to care that they're worse at maths than their counterparts in China's Hong Kong and Finland. "I don't need it," my student says, "I'm going to be a basketball star." Or a car mechanic, or a singer.
Middle school students' maths skills were tested by the International Organi... | [
"maths is useless to most people",
"they have no interest in maths",
"they think maths has nothing to do with their future",
"they don't do well in maths"
] |
Why did Mrs. Brown lose her brother many years ago? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mrs. Brown lived in a small town near a big farm. One Friday afternoon, after she finished doing housework, she went to her small shop. She opened the window of the shop and looked outside. She liked to see the green farm. There were many cows, horses, and small animals on the farm.
Suddenly she saw a kangaroo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4571.txt | Mrs. Brown lived in a small town near a big farm. One Friday afternoon, after she finished doing housework, she went to her small shop. She opened the window of the shop and looked outside. She liked to see the green farm. There were many cows, horses, and small animals on the farm.
Suddenly she saw a kangaroo under he... | [
"His parents didn't want him.",
"We don't know.",
"He went out to work and didn't know the way home.",
"His parents didn't have money. So he didn't want them."
] |
The woman driving the expensive car _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An expensive car speeding down the main street of a small town was soon over-taken by a young motorcycle policeman. As he started to take out the ticket, the woman in the car said proudly. "Before you go any further, young man, I think you should know that the mayor of this city is a good friend of mine."
The ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle842.txt | An expensive car speeding down the main street of a small town was soon over-taken by a young motorcycle policeman. As he started to take out the ticket, the woman in the car said proudly. "Before you go any further, young man, I think you should know that the mayor of this city is a good friend of mine."
The officer d... | [
"failed to stop the policeman writing the ticket",
"warned the policeman not to move a step further",
"was surprised that the policeman did not know the mayor",
"told the policeman to stay where he was"
] |
The best title for the passage can be _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Creativity is the key to a brighter future, say education and business experts. Here is how schools and parents can encourage this important skill in children.
If Dick Drew had listened to his boss in 1925, we might not have an important product: a new type of tape. Drew worked for the Minnesota Mining Company... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7772.txt | Creativity is the key to a brighter future, say education and business experts. Here is how schools and parents can encourage this important skill in children.
If Dick Drew had listened to his boss in 1925, we might not have an important product: a new type of tape. Drew worked for the Minnesota Mining Company. At work... | [
"The importance of creativity",
"What is creativity?",
"The history of creativity",
"How can we develop creativity?"
] |
What is the text mainly about? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain . People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. It is considered one of the recreational activities.
Many pe... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22879.txt | Hiking is an outdoor activity which consists of walking in natural environments, often in mountainous or other scenic terrain . People often hike on hiking trails. It is such a popular activity that there are numerous hiking organizations worldwide. It is considered one of the recreational activities.
Many people say ... | [
"The popularity of hiking in the world today.",
"The reasons why people go hiking.",
"Hiking's benefits for health.",
"Making your hiking plan before going outdoors."
] |
Which of the following does NOT share a close meaning in the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some trees can survive a long time without water. Think of trees that grow in the desert. But other trees may need more moisture than they can get from rainfall or from the air .
Trees and other plants can look thirsty. Leaves can become weak and hang downward. They can also turn yellow. Yellowing can be a si... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22709.txt | Some trees can survive a long time without water. Think of trees that grow in the desert. But other trees may need more moisture than they can get from rainfall or from the air .
Trees and other plants can look thirsty. Leaves can become weak and hang downward. They can also turn yellow. Yellowing can be a sign of too... | [
"Fungus and organism",
"Moisture and water",
"Root and base",
"Dirt and desert"
] |
Wagner's works were different from normal opera of his time NOT because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Richard Wagner was a German musician has been a very controversial person, but he has gained great fame by writing opera, a form of performance combining singing, music on instruments, and drama.
While he wrote excellent music, many people think his operas are too dark and serious, lacking the fun common in o... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5161.txt | Richard Wagner was a German musician has been a very controversial person, but he has gained great fame by writing opera, a form of performance combining singing, music on instruments, and drama.
While he wrote excellent music, many people think his operas are too dark and serious, lacking the fun common in operas wri... | [
"he called his works \"Musical Festivals\"",
"his drama, music and singing are combined",
"the lights are off before starting a play",
"the audience could sit down during his play"
] |
Alice learned to share things with others _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was in the second grade,my teacher gave all her students some seeds . She told us to watch the magic of the seeds once we planted them. Excitedly,I put a few seeds in my pot. I watered them for a few days and purple flowers came out.
In class,I reported back to my teacher that the magic was the purple f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7552.txt | When I was in the second grade,my teacher gave all her students some seeds . She told us to watch the magic of the seeds once we planted them. Excitedly,I put a few seeds in my pot. I watered them for a few days and purple flowers came out.
In class,I reported back to my teacher that the magic was the purple flowers. M... | [
"when she began to plant seeds in the second grade",
"when she asked her mother to rent a piece of land",
"after the couple next door gave her some tomatoes",
"after her father stopped her driving the rabbits away"
] |
What can be inferred from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Energy is very important in modern life. People use energy to run machines, heat and cool their homes, cook, give light, and transport people and products from place to place. Most energy comes from fossil fuels--petroleum, coal, and natural gas. However, burning fuels causes pollution. Also, if we don't find ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12434.txt | Energy is very important in modern life. People use energy to run machines, heat and cool their homes, cook, give light, and transport people and products from place to place. Most energy comes from fossil fuels--petroleum, coal, and natural gas. However, burning fuels causes pollution. Also, if we don't find new kinds... | [
"In order to protect our environment, we should try other kinds of energy.",
"All scientists in the world will unite to find energy.",
"People in modern life use energy every day.",
"Energy changes people's lives."
] |
An opera house has 150 rows; each row has ten seats. The ticket costs $10 per show. How much did the opera house earn from one of the shows if 20% of the seats were not taken? | The opera house has 150 x 10 = <<150*10=1500>>1500 seats.
There are 1500 x 20/100 = <<1500*20/100=300>>300 seats that were not taken.
The total number of seats taken was 1500 - 300 = <<1500-300=1200>>1200.
Therefore, the opera house earned $10 x 1200 = $<<10*1200=12000>>12000 from one of the shows.
#### 12000 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | An opera house has 150 rows; each row has ten seats. The ticket costs $10 per show. How much did the opera house earn from one of the shows if 20% of the seats were not taken? | The opera house has 150 x 10 = <<150*10=1500>>1500 seats.
There are 1500 x 20/100 = <<1500*20/100=300>>300 seats that were not taken.
The total number of seats taken was 1500 - 300 = <<1500-300=1200>>1200.
Therefore, the opera house earned $10 x 1200 = $<<10*1200=12000>>12000 from one of the shows.
#### 12000 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The drinks can kill pests because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cotton farmers in some Indian villages are busily buying Coca-Cola and Pepsi, believing that the sugar in the fizzy( ) drinks kills pests.
Farmers say scientists advised them to mix pesticides with a sugary juice to control pests, and they found the mixture cheaper and more effective than pure chemicals-- a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10298.txt | Cotton farmers in some Indian villages are busily buying Coca-Cola and Pepsi, believing that the sugar in the fizzy( ) drinks kills pests.
Farmers say scientists advised them to mix pesticides with a sugary juice to control pests, and they found the mixture cheaper and more effective than pure chemicals-- although s... | [
"there is some pesticide left in them",
"they are sticky and fizzy",
"they have elements that kill pests",
"they made the pesticide more effective"
] |
What can users get when making a reservation with OpenTable app? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most people agree that eating healthy food is important. But sometimes making good food choices can be difficult. Now, there are apps that can help people learn about the food they eat to improve their health and their dining out experience.
OpenTable app
OpenTable app helps people choose restaurants when they... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14858.txt | Most people agree that eating healthy food is important. But sometimes making good food choices can be difficult. Now, there are apps that can help people learn about the food they eat to improve their health and their dining out experience.
OpenTable app
OpenTable app helps people choose restaurants when they want to ... | [
"prizes.",
"books.",
"points",
"cheeses."
] |
If you keep a pet greyhound, it is important _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most people think of racing when they see greyhounds and believe they need lots of exercise. They can actually be quite lazy! Greyhounds are good at fast races but not long-distance running. They do need regular exercise but they like to run for a short burst and then get back on the bed or a comfortable seat... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9540.txt | Most people think of racing when they see greyhounds and believe they need lots of exercise. They can actually be quite lazy! Greyhounds are good at fast races but not long-distance running. They do need regular exercise but they like to run for a short burst and then get back on the bed or a comfortable seat. Another... | [
"to keep it slim",
"to keep it warm",
"to take special care of its legs",
"to take it to animal doctors regularly"
] |
What would be the best title for the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Free and secure accommodation, no bills and even the odd home-cooked meal. It sounds like the perfect living arrangement for cash-strapped students.
Two mothers believe they have devised a way for struggling students to save on accommodation costs when they leave home to study at university.
Kate Barnham and A... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22498.txt | Free and secure accommodation, no bills and even the odd home-cooked meal. It sounds like the perfect living arrangement for cash-strapped students.
Two mothers believe they have devised a way for struggling students to save on accommodation costs when they leave home to study at university.
Kate Barnham and Amanda Flu... | [
"High Cost Troubles University Students in UK.",
"Students Swaps is Welcomed by Students in UK.",
"Two Mothers' Good Intention to Help Students in UK.",
"Website Helps Students Live at Someone Else's Home."
] |
Valerie needs to put stamps on the envelopes she is about to mail. She has thank you cards for each of her grandmother, uncle and aunt for the birthday presents they sent. She also has to pay the water bill and the electric bill separately. She wants to send three more mail-in rebates than she does bills and she has tw... | Valerie has to send a thank you card to each of 3 people, so she has 3 * 1 = <<3*1=3>>3 thank you cards to mail.
She has 2 bills to mail.
She has 3 more rebates than bills, so 3 + 2 = <<3+2=5>>5 mail-in rebates to mail.
She has twice as many job applications as rebates, so she has 2 * 5 = <<2*5=10>>10 applications to m... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Valerie needs to put stamps on the envelopes she is about to mail. She has thank you cards for each of her grandmother, uncle and aunt for the birthday presents they sent. She also has to pay the water bill and the electric bill separately. She wants to send three more mail-in rebates than she does bills and she has tw... | Valerie has to send a thank you card to each of 3 people, so she has 3 * 1 = <<3*1=3>>3 thank you cards to mail.
She has 2 bills to mail.
She has 3 more rebates than bills, so 3 + 2 = <<3+2=5>>5 mail-in rebates to mail.
She has twice as many job applications as rebates, so she has 2 * 5 = <<2*5=10>>10 applications to m... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
When can you go to a concert by Chamber Orchestra? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Music
Opera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241-2742. http://www.cityopera.com.
Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, whic... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13724.txt | Music
Opera at Music Hall: 1243 Elm Street. The season runs June through August, with additional performances in March and September. The Opera honors Enjoy the Arts membership discounts. Phone: 241-2742. http://www.cityopera.com.
Chamber Orchestra: The Orchestra plays at Memorial Hall at 1406 Elm Street, which offers ... | [
"February.",
"May.",
"August.",
"November."
] |
Many more people travel today than in the past because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tourism wasn't as important as it is today. In the past, only people with a good deal of money could travel on holidays to other countries. More people travel today than in the past because there is a growing middle class in many parts of the world. That is to say, people now have more money for travelling. Sp... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3533.txt | Tourism wasn't as important as it is today. In the past, only people with a good deal of money could travel on holidays to other countries. More people travel today than in the past because there is a growing middle class in many parts of the world. That is to say, people now have more money for travelling. Special air... | [
"travelling today is easier than in the past",
"people now have spare money for travel",
"great changes have taken place in the world",
"people have become more interested in travelling"
] |
Steve Job's _ would be the most important thing for his lifetime success. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The designer of the Apple Computer, Steve Jobs, was not quite successful in his early years. He was not among the best students at school, and from time to time he got into trouble with either his schoolmates or his teachers. But he was full of new ideas, which few people saw the _ of. Things remained the same... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle370.txt | The designer of the Apple Computer, Steve Jobs, was not quite successful in his early years. He was not among the best students at school, and from time to time he got into trouble with either his schoolmates or his teachers. But he was full of new ideas, which few people saw the _ of. Things remained the same when he ... | [
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The writer thinks the statement"taking vitamins would reduce the risk of lung cancer,is_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you thought taking vitamins would reduce the risk of lung cancer, think again.
Researchers who studied 77,721 people said on Friday that people who took too much vitamin E,especially smokers,had a small but higher risk of developing lung cancer.
They tracked the subjects'use of multi-vitamins,vitami... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17453.txt | If you thought taking vitamins would reduce the risk of lung cancer, think again.
Researchers who studied 77,721 people said on Friday that people who took too much vitamin E,especially smokers,had a small but higher risk of developing lung cancer.
They tracked the subjects'use of multi-vitamins,vitamin C and v... | [
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Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can you imagine keeping an alien dog as a pet? This is what happens in CJ7--a wonderful movie made in China. Maybe some of you saw it. It came out in January, 2008. The movie is about a poor man Ti, his son Dicky and their alien dog CJ7.
Dicky, a 10-year-old boy, lives a poor life with his father Ti, a worke... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3026.txt | Can you imagine keeping an alien dog as a pet? This is what happens in CJ7--a wonderful movie made in China. Maybe some of you saw it. It came out in January, 2008. The movie is about a poor man Ti, his son Dicky and their alien dog CJ7.
Dicky, a 10-year-old boy, lives a poor life with his father Ti, a worker. One da... | [
"CJ17 becomes a doll in the end.",
"CJ17 never makes trouble.",
"CJ17 doesn't like Dicky's school",
"CJ17 makes a lot of money for Dicky."
] |
What is the best title of this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Beautiful people are indeed happier,a new study says,but not always for the same reasons. For handsome men,the extra kicks are more likely to come from economic benefits,like increased wages, while women are more likely to find joy just looking in the mirror. "Women feel that beauty is naturally important," sa... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23651.txt | Beautiful people are indeed happier,a new study says,but not always for the same reasons. For handsome men,the extra kicks are more likely to come from economic benefits,like increased wages, while women are more likely to find joy just looking in the mirror. "Women feel that beauty is naturally important," says Daniel... | [
"How Much Does Being Attractive Cost?",
"How Much Is Being Attractive Worth?",
"How Can We Make Use of Our Beauty?",
"How Happy Do Attractive People Feel?"
] |
What can be the best title for the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On November 15th, 2014, children aged 8 to 12 got together in five cities around the world to participate in the first Global Children's Designation. The event that was organized by a Dutch company called Unexpect, challenged kids to come up with solutions for some of the world's most pressing problems in a da... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12967.txt | On November 15th, 2014, children aged 8 to 12 got together in five cities around the world to participate in the first Global Children's Designation. The event that was organized by a Dutch company called Unexpect, challenged kids to come up with solutions for some of the world's most pressing problems in a day!
The da... | [
"Children's crazy ideas for the country",
"The first Global Children's Designation",
"Emer Beamer, the founder of Unexpect",
"How to solve the world's urgent problems"
] |
What can we infer from the article? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Perfect grades, perfect bodies, perfect friends. Welcome to Generation Supergirl - the young women who are supposed to have everything.
Unlike their grandmothers, they don't have to fight for their right to be heard. Unlike their mothers, they are confident they can have the career without sacrificing the home... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23460.txt | Perfect grades, perfect bodies, perfect friends. Welcome to Generation Supergirl - the young women who are supposed to have everything.
Unlike their grandmothers, they don't have to fight for their right to be heard. Unlike their mothers, they are confident they can have the career without sacrificing the home life.
Re... | [
"Supergirls expect too much from themselves.",
"Depression is common among teenage girls.",
"Supergirls are always self-confident.",
"Teenage girls gain happiness in their search for perfection."
] |
Five friends eat at a fast-food chain and order the following: 5 pieces of hamburger that cost $3 each; 4 sets of French fries that cost $1.20; 5 cups of soda that cost $0.5 each; and 1 platter of spaghetti that cost $2.7. How much will each of them pay if they will split the bill equally? | The cost of 5 pieces of hamburger is $3 x 5 = $<<3*5=15>>15.
The cost of 4 sets of French fries is $1.20 x 4 = $<<1.20*4=4.80>>4.80.
The cost of 5 cups of soda is $0.5 x 5 = $<<0.5*5=2.50>>2.50.
So their total bill is $15 + $4.80 + $2.50 +$2.7 = $<<15+4.8+2.5+2.7=25>>25.
Hence, each of the five friends will contribute ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Five friends eat at a fast-food chain and order the following: 5 pieces of hamburger that cost $3 each; 4 sets of French fries that cost $1.20; 5 cups of soda that cost $0.5 each; and 1 platter of spaghetti that cost $2.7. How much will each of them pay if they will split the bill equally? | The cost of 5 pieces of hamburger is $3 x 5 = $<<3*5=15>>15.
The cost of 4 sets of French fries is $1.20 x 4 = $<<1.20*4=4.80>>4.80.
The cost of 5 cups of soda is $0.5 x 5 = $<<0.5*5=2.50>>2.50.
So their total bill is $15 + $4.80 + $2.50 +$2.7 = $<<15+4.8+2.5+2.7=25>>25.
Hence, each of the five friends will contribute ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Jeri Solomon and her husband _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jeri Solomon is a morning person but Jim, her husband of 11 years, is not. Early in their life, it caused a problem. "When we were planning our wedding, I wanted to have these big discussions at 8 a. m.,when I had been up for two hours and was fresh, but Jim would just be getting out of bed," says the 46-year-... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10958.txt | Jeri Solomon is a morning person but Jim, her husband of 11 years, is not. Early in their life, it caused a problem. "When we were planning our wedding, I wanted to have these big discussions at 8 a. m.,when I had been up for two hours and was fresh, but Jim would just be getting out of bed," says the 46-year-old desig... | [
"tried to change each other's sleeping habits",
"often argued about small things",
"could not understand each other",
"got up at different times"
] |
Edmund Halley figured out the orbit of _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Edmund Halley was an English scientist who lived over 200 years ago. He studied the observations of comets which other scientists had made. The orbit of one particular comet was a very difficult mathematical problem. He could not figure it out. Neither could other scientists who dealt with such problems.
How... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14317.txt | Edmund Halley was an English scientist who lived over 200 years ago. He studied the observations of comets which other scientists had made. The orbit of one particular comet was a very difficult mathematical problem. He could not figure it out. Neither could other scientists who dealt with such problems.
However, Hal... | [
"some different comets appearing several times",
"the same comet appearing at different times",
"three different comets appearing at the same time",
"several comets appearing at the same time"
] |
According to the passage, the true statement is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Often a nickname is a shortened form of a person's name, and it can also be a descriptive name for a place or a thing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help build up an identity, spread pride among citizens and build their unity. Nicknames can also be funny.
Los Angeles, California is the second ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14312.txt | Often a nickname is a shortened form of a person's name, and it can also be a descriptive name for a place or a thing. Many American cities have nicknames. These can help build up an identity, spread pride among citizens and build their unity. Nicknames can also be funny.
Los Angeles, California is the second largest c... | [
"Los Angeles was built after the Italian city of Venice",
"Hollywood alone adds fame to Los Angeles",
"Los Angeles is most famous for its nicknames",
"All the nicknames increase the charm of Los Angeles"
] |
According to passage, why is bottled water so popular? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Reading new peaks of popularity in North America is Iceberg Water which is harvested from icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
Arthur von Wiesenberger, who carries the title Water Master, is one of the few water critics in North America. As a boy, he spent time in the larger cities of Italy, France ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23192.txt | Reading new peaks of popularity in North America is Iceberg Water which is harvested from icebergs off the coast of Newfoundland, Canada.
Arthur von Wiesenberger, who carries the title Water Master, is one of the few water critics in North America. As a boy, he spent time in the larger cities of Italy, France and Switz... | [
"It is much cheaper than wine.",
"It is considered healthier.",
"It appeals to more cultivated people.",
"It is more widely promoted in the market."
] |
What do you know about the camp? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Time: July 16-20
Location: Norman Park Conference Center
Price: 500
Students who have completed the 5th, 6th or 7th grade and meet our requirements can take part in this exciting project. Children will spend 5 days in the Center joining in various activities.
Our theme for this camp is "Teamwork". The title ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14114.txt | Time: July 16-20
Location: Norman Park Conference Center
Price: 500
Students who have completed the 5th, 6th or 7th grade and meet our requirements can take part in this exciting project. Children will spend 5 days in the Center joining in various activities.
Our theme for this camp is "Teamwork". The title speaks to... | [
"It will begin on July 16 and last for five days.",
"Students in any grade can take part in the camp.",
"Parents are allowed to come along with their children.",
"Students can join in the camp for free."
] |
What happened to Helen when she was 19 months? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hellen Keller was born in 1880 in the USA. When she was about 19 months old, she got very ill. After many weeks, the doctor told her parents, "Your daughter is better, but now she can't see and she can't hear." Her mother and her father were very sad. After a few years , things got worse. There was no way for ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1255.txt | Hellen Keller was born in 1880 in the USA. When she was about 19 months old, she got very ill. After many weeks, the doctor told her parents, "Your daughter is better, but now she can't see and she can't hear." Her mother and her father were very sad. After a few years , things got worse. There was no way for Helen to ... | [
"She got very ill.",
"She began to go to school.",
"She left her home.",
"Her mother died."
] |
In what way do these activities have in common? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New Year's Eve is a time to celebrate and enter the new year with a smile on your face. This year, there're plenty of local activities for all ages and interests, so the smiles will come easily.
BLUE CONCERT
Blues band the Coyotes is playing at the Dance Barn,at 8 Barn View in Sudden Valley, The show will star... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15178.txt | New Year's Eve is a time to celebrate and enter the new year with a smile on your face. This year, there're plenty of local activities for all ages and interests, so the smiles will come easily.
BLUE CONCERT
Blues band the Coyotes is playing at the Dance Barn,at 8 Barn View in Sudden Valley, The show will start at 9 p.... | [
"They're all held in the same day.",
"They're all held by the same organization.",
"They're all organized for children.",
"They're all about the dancing and music."
] |
Reese joined a Pinterest group where members contributed an average of 10 pins per day. The group owner deleted older pins at the rate of 5 pins per week per person. If the group has 20 people and the total number of pins is 1000, how many pins would be there after Reese had been a member for a month? | In a day, the total number of new pins is 10*20= <<10*20=200>>200.
There will be 30*200 = <<30*200=6000>>6000 new pins after a month.
The total number with old pins present is 6000+1000 = <<6000+1000=7000>>7000 pins
If the owner deletes five pins every week, the total number of deleted pins in a week is 5*20 = <<5*20=1... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Reese joined a Pinterest group where members contributed an average of 10 pins per day. The group owner deleted older pins at the rate of 5 pins per week per person. If the group has 20 people and the total number of pins is 1000, how many pins would be there after Reese had been a member for a month? | In a day, the total number of new pins is 10*20= <<10*20=200>>200.
There will be 30*200 = <<30*200=6000>>6000 new pins after a month.
The total number with old pins present is 6000+1000 = <<6000+1000=7000>>7000 pins
If the owner deletes five pins every week, the total number of deleted pins in a week is 5*20 = <<5*20=1... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The process of getting oxygen into the body and releasing carbon dioxide is called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The process of getting oxygen into the body and releasing carbon dioxide is called? | respiration | science | null | null | null | precipitation | osmosis | persperation | respiration | The process of getting oxygen into the body and releasing carbon dioxide is called respiration . Sometimes breathing is called respiration, but there is much more to respiration than just breathing. Breathing is only the movement of oxygen into the body and carbon dioxide out of the body. The process of respiration als... | null | null | null |
Who would miss his or her family most? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Below is a discussion on http://www.TalkingPoints.com/.
Stuck on a desert island?
Started on 23rd April by Steve Posts 1 - 7 of 42
Post 1
Steve
USA Hi, everyone. What would you miss most and least if you were stuck on a desert island? For me, it would be the changing seasons in New England. I... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2020.txt | Below is a discussion on http://www.TalkingPoints.com/.
Stuck on a desert island?
Started on 23rd April by Steve Posts 1 - 7 of 42
Post 1
Steve
USA Hi, everyone. What would you miss most and least if you were stuck on a desert island? For me, it would be the changing seasons in New England. I guess th... | [
"Jaime",
"Jayne",
"Miko",
"Paola."
] |
What would be the best title for this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Babies are born yogis. Once we were all able to pull our toes up by our ears and laugh about it. Then we aged, got injured, and began carrying stress in our shoulders and back. In short, we lost our balance.
Yoga is an ancient practice that helps create a sense of union in body, mind, and spirit. It brings us... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1848.txt | Babies are born yogis. Once we were all able to pull our toes up by our ears and laugh about it. Then we aged, got injured, and began carrying stress in our shoulders and back. In short, we lost our balance.
Yoga is an ancient practice that helps create a sense of union in body, mind, and spirit. It brings us balance.... | [
"What's Yoga?",
"How I Do Yoga Poses",
"The Benefits of Yoga",
"The Varieties of Yoga"
] |
What flows across the membrane resulting in changes in the membrane potential? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What flows across the membrane resulting in changes in the membrane potential? | ions | science | null | null | null | neutrons | electrons | acids | ions | null | null | null | |
When does Lucy often play ping-pong? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What sport do you like best?
Daniel: I like basketball best. I often watch NBA. I play basketball every day. I am short, but I am strong. I am a good basketball player in our school.
Lucy: Ping-ping is my favourite sport. I am a Chinese and Chinese ping-pong players are the best in the world. I want to be a go... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2408.txt | What sport do you like best?
Daniel: I like basketball best. I often watch NBA. I play basketball every day. I am short, but I am strong. I am a good basketball player in our school.
Lucy: Ping-ping is my favourite sport. I am a Chinese and Chinese ping-pong players are the best in the world. I want to be a good ping-p... | [
"Every morning.",
"Every afternoon.",
"Every evening.",
"At the weekend."
] |
Where did Cara go on vacation? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Last Sunday it was snowy. Maria stayed at home. Her cousin Cara came to visit her. She came back from Beijing. She told Maria something about her vacation. "It was pretty good," she said. Cara visited the Palace Museum and the Great Wall. She took a lot of photos.
It was lunchtime. Maria's parents were not at ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7204.txt | Last Sunday it was snowy. Maria stayed at home. Her cousin Cara came to visit her. She came back from Beijing. She told Maria something about her vacation. "It was pretty good," she said. Cara visited the Palace Museum and the Great Wall. She took a lot of photos.
It was lunchtime. Maria's parents were not at home. Mar... | [
"Hunan",
"Sichuan",
"Guilin",
"Beijing"
] |
How many hot topics will be discussed at the "two sessions"? _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Theplenary sessionsoftheNationalPeople's Congress(NPC)andtheNationalCommitteeofthe ChinesePeople'sPoliticalConsultativeConference(CPPCC) popularlyknownasthe"twosessions", arekickingoffthisweek.Whatwillbethebigtalking points?Wehavecompiledsomeofhottopics.
Jobs
The number of jobs forecast to be created this ye... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9789.txt | Theplenary sessionsoftheNationalPeople's Congress(NPC)andtheNationalCommitteeofthe ChinesePeople'sPoliticalConsultativeConference(CPPCC) popularlyknownasthe"twosessions", arekickingoffthisweek.Whatwillbethebigtalking points?Wehavecompiledsomeofhottopics.
Jobs
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"5",
"More than 4",
"Less than five"
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What did the writer learn from her mother? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My mother is taking a tour of the new house via Skype. I leaned the laptop so she can see where she's going,pleased that our Internet connection in Zimbabwe is holding. "This is the living room," I say. Then I tell mydaughter,s;Show Grandma the bed for the mummy and the daddy. " From a continent away, Grandma ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13611.txt | My mother is taking a tour of the new house via Skype. I leaned the laptop so she can see where she's going,pleased that our Internet connection in Zimbabwe is holding. "This is the living room," I say. Then I tell mydaughter,s;Show Grandma the bed for the mummy and the daddy. " From a continent away, Grandma gave hera... | [
"To live independently in one s own house.",
"To find treasure of tiny things from the trash",
"To solve problems from a different view.",
"To avoid putting on another person's shoes."
] |
Opening Hearts is a book that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sam Allred suffers from a rare and incurable kidney disease. One day, when his sister was playing a song repeatedly, Sam sang along. His sister thought it was funny so she recorded it and posted the video online. The video -- and Sam -- became a hit. Only 8 years old at the time, he couldn't have expected th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12794.txt | Sam Allred suffers from a rare and incurable kidney disease. One day, when his sister was playing a song repeatedly, Sam sang along. His sister thought it was funny so she recorded it and posted the video online. The video -- and Sam -- became a hit. Only 8 years old at the time, he couldn't have expected the respons... | [
"is a best seller",
"is about Sam's sister",
"was published when Sam was 13",
"was written by Sam and his mother"
] |
At the end of the passage, the word "we" can best be replaced by . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It would be interesting to discover how many young people go to university without any clear idea of what they are going to do afterwards. If one considers the enormous variety of courses offered, it is not hard to see how difficult it is to select the course most suited to his interests and abilities. If a st... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22632.txt | It would be interesting to discover how many young people go to university without any clear idea of what they are going to do afterwards. If one considers the enormous variety of courses offered, it is not hard to see how difficult it is to select the course most suited to his interests and abilities. If a student goe... | [
"people in the working world",
"university graduates",
"career Masters and Course Tutors",
"university people"
] |
The text is mainly concerned with _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Selfie" joins ranks of dictionary words.
In 2002, an Australian man went to his friend's 21st birthday party. He got drunk, _ on some steps and cut his lip. He took a picture of his injuries and shared it with his friends on an online forum. "And sorry about the focus," he wrote, "it was a selfie." That was... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10834.txt | "Selfie" joins ranks of dictionary words.
In 2002, an Australian man went to his friend's 21st birthday party. He got drunk, _ on some steps and cut his lip. He took a picture of his injuries and shared it with his friends on an online forum. "And sorry about the focus," he wrote, "it was a selfie." That was the firs... | [
"the introduction of the word \"selfie\"",
"the choice of the word \"selfie\"",
"the history of the word \"selfie\"",
"the characteristics of the word \"selfie\""
] |
On the fight day, _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Spain is famous for its tomato festival, called La Tomatina. It happens in a small town Hanoi on the last Wednesday of August every year. During the festival there are all kinds of activities, but the most exciting part is the tomato fight. It takes place at the end of long celebration . You are encouraged to... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1571.txt | Spain is famous for its tomato festival, called La Tomatina. It happens in a small town Hanoi on the last Wednesday of August every year. During the festival there are all kinds of activities, but the most exciting part is the tomato fight. It takes place at the end of long celebration . You are encouraged to throw to... | [
"all the buses are filled with tomatoes",
"you can see lots of red apples on the streets",
"shopkeepers are not allowed to watch people fight",
"lots of tourists and local people take part in the fight"
] |
Roger rode his bike for 2 miles this morning, and then 5 times that amount in the evening. How many miles did Roger ride his bike for? | Roger rode for 2 miles in the morning, and then 5 times that in the evening for 5*2=10 miles ridden in the evening
In total, that means Roger rode 2+10=<<2+10=12>>12 miles over the course of the day.
#### 12 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Roger rode his bike for 2 miles this morning, and then 5 times that amount in the evening. How many miles did Roger ride his bike for? | Roger rode for 2 miles in the morning, and then 5 times that in the evening for 5*2=10 miles ridden in the evening
In total, that means Roger rode 2+10=<<2+10=12>>12 miles over the course of the day.
#### 12 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What did the US researchers find from the result of the new study? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new study finds that our brains are wired to make music-color connections depending on how the music makes us feel. Mozart's "Flute Concerto No.1 in G Major" is most often associated with bright yellow and orange, whereas his "Requiem in D Minor" is linked to bluish gray, the findings revealed.
US researcher... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11937.txt | A new study finds that our brains are wired to make music-color connections depending on how the music makes us feel. Mozart's "Flute Concerto No.1 in G Major" is most often associated with bright yellow and orange, whereas his "Requiem in D Minor" is linked to bluish gray, the findings revealed.
US researchers from th... | [
"There are colors that do not match any music.",
"People tend to connect happy colors to slow-paced music",
"There is a one-to-one connection between music and color.",
"People nearly do the same in picking colors for different music."
] |
The author complains that there is no acceptable way for a thirteen-year-old boy _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Being thirteen has certain problems that only another thirteen-year-old would understand. The biggest, I think, is learning to get along well with adults. I have found that when dealing with grown-ups, it is wise to remember two things:
Always use your head.
Never use your head.
For instance, one day just befo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21490.txt | Being thirteen has certain problems that only another thirteen-year-old would understand. The biggest, I think, is learning to get along well with adults. I have found that when dealing with grown-ups, it is wise to remember two things:
Always use your head.
Never use your head.
For instance, one day just before supper... | [
"prevent his sister from crying",
"act when he is in the kitchen",
"avoid tripping over the cat",
"behave when he hurts himself"
] |
The writer writes the passage probably for _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As more women in the United States move up the professional ladder, more are finding it necessary to made business trips alone. If you are married, it is a good idea to encourage your husband and children to learn to cook a few simple meals while you are away. They will be much happier and probably they will e... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20636.txt | As more women in the United States move up the professional ladder, more are finding it necessary to made business trips alone. If you are married, it is a good idea to encourage your husband and children to learn to cook a few simple meals while you are away. They will be much happier and probably they will enjoy the ... | [
"working women who have no time for cooking",
"husbands and children of working women",
"working women who must travel on their own",
"hotel managers who should give good service to working women"
] |
The group of individuals who spied the England national team _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many sorts of spies. There are those employed by governments to protect their countries' interests; there are those we find in fiction and film, like the famous James Bond; and then there are the spies of the business world. But now there is a new form of espionage : sports spying. It may be a profi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9428.txt | There are many sorts of spies. There are those employed by governments to protect their countries' interests; there are those we find in fiction and film, like the famous James Bond; and then there are the spies of the business world. But now there is a new form of espionage : sports spying. It may be a profitable job... | [
"are from the rival sides for sure",
"probably intended to make money",
"are involved in gambling",
"knew a winning mentality for a team is important"
] |
In which direction did the passenger train travel? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Guangzhou (Xinhua)----12 people were killed and 20 injured early yesterday morning when they jumped from a burning train car into the path of an oncoming goods train in Southern China. When No. 247 Wuchang----Guangzhou passenger train was passing the Dayaoshan Tunnel in Guangdong Province, South China at 00 :1... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16145.txt | Guangzhou (Xinhua)----12 people were killed and 20 injured early yesterday morning when they jumped from a burning train car into the path of an oncoming goods train in Southern China. When No. 247 Wuchang----Guangzhou passenger train was passing the Dayaoshan Tunnel in Guangdong Province, South China at 00 :17 hours y... | [
"Northward.",
"Southward.",
"Eastward.",
"Westward."
] |
The woman from the neighborhood used to visit the author's home to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I recently ran into a friend I hadn't seen for a long while.Our conversation was lively and full of news from both sides.Before we parted she said,"You'll have to drop in sometime." I immediately sensed that if I simply "dropped in'' I would take my friend by surprise,and I would be discouraged by the image ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2528.txt | I recently ran into a friend I hadn't seen for a long while.Our conversation was lively and full of news from both sides.Before we parted she said,"You'll have to drop in sometime." I immediately sensed that if I simply "dropped in'' I would take my friend by surprise,and I would be discouraged by the image of her st... | [
"seek comfort from my parents",
"make new friends",
"1isten to my parents' story",
"taste nice dishes"
] |
What is the best title for this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all know the dangers of fires. It's good and necessary for a family to learn how to prepare for a fire. Here are some suggestions.
Put a smoke alarm in the house. Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to go off. The alarm makes a loud sound. The sound tells everyone to leave the house at once.
Make escape plan... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2471.txt | We all know the dangers of fires. It's good and necessary for a family to learn how to prepare for a fire. Here are some suggestions.
Put a smoke alarm in the house. Smoke from a fire causes the alarm to go off. The alarm makes a loud sound. The sound tells everyone to leave the house at once.
Make escape plans. We sho... | [
"Be Ready for a Fire.",
"The Causes of a Fire.",
"Learn to Use a Fire Extinguisher.",
"The Dangers of a Fire."
] |
Who wrote the second piece of paper? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once a great boxer ,Tom Black, went to a restaurant for supper. He took off his coat and left it at the door, but he was afraid that somebody would take it away. So he took out a piece of paper and wrote on it,"The great boxer, Tom Black, has left his coat here.He'll be back in a few minutes."He put the paper ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle973.txt | Once a great boxer ,Tom Black, went to a restaurant for supper. He took off his coat and left it at the door, but he was afraid that somebody would take it away. So he took out a piece of paper and wrote on it,"The great boxer, Tom Black, has left his coat here.He'll be back in a few minutes."He put the paper on his co... | [
"The thief .",
"Tom Black.",
"A waiter.",
"Tom's a friend."
] |
From the article, which of the following may NOT cause sleeping problems? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sleep is like food for the brain. Enough sleep helps the body and brain grow and develop. However, many Chinese do not sleep well, and many do not pay enough attention to sleep.
The Chinese Medical Doctor Association released the 2013 China Sleep Quality Index on March 19 to mark World Sleep Day - March 21.
... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1576.txt | Sleep is like food for the brain. Enough sleep helps the body and brain grow and develop. However, many Chinese do not sleep well, and many do not pay enough attention to sleep.
The Chinese Medical Doctor Association released the 2013 China Sleep Quality Index on March 19 to mark World Sleep Day - March 21.
According... | [
"Reading a book late at night.",
"Having sad or angry feelings.",
"Playing with digital devices before sleeping.",
"Being under strong stress about their life or work."
] |
What are many of us busy doing every day? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Being busy can become a way of life. Our lives are always filled with emails and text messages. They make us feel wanted and important, but in a tiring and empty way. Being busy has a dangerous allure . If you are busy all the time, it's hard to sit quietly with your thoughts or to really feel what you're feel... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7024.txt | Being busy can become a way of life. Our lives are always filled with emails and text messages. They make us feel wanted and important, but in a tiring and empty way. Being busy has a dangerous allure . If you are busy all the time, it's hard to sit quietly with your thoughts or to really feel what you're feeling. Whyn... | [
"Sitting quietly and think actively.",
"Meeting people's demands on our time.",
"Making great discoveries.",
"Takinghigh-level decisions."
] |
How did the 10 percent theory get such widespread popularity? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many psychologists in the early twentieth century believed that humans use only 10 percent of their brains, and even the great Albert Einstein once wrote that most people use only a small portion of the grey matter between their ears. It's a theory that has often been put forward in television documentaries; m... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15733.txt | Many psychologists in the early twentieth century believed that humans use only 10 percent of their brains, and even the great Albert Einstein once wrote that most people use only a small portion of the grey matter between their ears. It's a theory that has often been put forward in television documentaries; magazines,... | [
"It was promoted in various types of copular media.",
"Albert Einstein argued strongly in support.",
"It was proven in scientific research.",
"Few people could prove it wrong."
] |
When photochemical smog happens in the city, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
London has always been known for its "black fogs". In the winter of 1952, a milky white fog rolled into the city. As the smoke poured into the air, it was so hard to see that people had to walk in front of the buses to guide them. In this way, the most serious air pollution disaster in history began. When it w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6058.txt | London has always been known for its "black fogs". In the winter of 1952, a milky white fog rolled into the city. As the smoke poured into the air, it was so hard to see that people had to walk in front of the buses to guide them. In this way, the most serious air pollution disaster in history began. When it was over, ... | [
"many people will be killed",
"black smoke may pour into the air",
"the weather may be fine",
"people have to walk to work"
] |
Essays will be judged on the following criteria EXCEPT _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"My Best Teacher Ever" Contest
Students
Tell us why, in 300 words or less, your teacher (present or past) is the best teacher ever.
Assay Topic
Who was/is your best teacher ever? What makes him or her the best?
Participation
The contest is open to all students enrolled in grades 2 through 12.
Entries
Word limi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16446.txt | "My Best Teacher Ever" Contest
Students
Tell us why, in 300 words or less, your teacher (present or past) is the best teacher ever.
Assay Topic
Who was/is your best teacher ever? What makes him or her the best?
Participation
The contest is open to all students enrolled in grades 2 through 12.
Entries
Word limit: 300
Es... | [
"punctuation",
"handwriting",
"presentation",
"creativity"
] |
What's the passage mainly about? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For a long time people have believed that high self-esteem is the key to success. However, new research shows that focusing just on building self-esteem may not be helpful. In some cases, having high self-esteem can bring bad results if it makes you less likeable or more upset when you fail at something.
"Fo... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18802.txt | For a long time people have believed that high self-esteem is the key to success. However, new research shows that focusing just on building self-esteem may not be helpful. In some cases, having high self-esteem can bring bad results if it makes you less likeable or more upset when you fail at something.
"Forget abou... | [
"High self-esteem is the key to success.",
"New research shows that high self-esteem may not be helpful.",
"New research shows that high self-esteem can only bring bad results.",
"People with high self-esteem are less likeable."
] |
Which of the following is the right way to avoid becoming a landslide victim? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Heavy rains have caused disasters across China this summer, bringing the worst landslides in decades. The most deadly disaster happened on August 8 when a big landslide hit Zhouqu County in Gansu province, killing at least 1,407 people.
On August 18, landslides hit Gongshan, a town in northwestern Yunnan. At l... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20968.txt | Heavy rains have caused disasters across China this summer, bringing the worst landslides in decades. The most deadly disaster happened on August 8 when a big landslide hit Zhouqu County in Gansu province, killing at least 1,407 people.
On August 18, landslides hit Gongshan, a town in northwestern Yunnan. At least 38 p... | [
"Living on a mountain top.",
"Watering the slopes you live beside.",
"Removing large rocks on the slopes.",
"Planting trees around your house."
] |
When the air temperature reaches the dew point, water vapor starts to do what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | When the air temperature reaches the dew point, water vapor starts to do what? | condense | science | null | null | null | dissipate | evaporate | germinate | condense | A: When air temperature reaches the dew point, water vapor starts condensing. It may form dew (as on the spider web in the opening image), clouds, or fog. Dew forms on solid objects on the ground. Clouds form on tiny particles in the air high above the ground. Fog is a cloud that forms on tiny particles in the air clos... | null | null | null |
How did the boy react towards Ms. Marie's greeting on the first day? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I became a teacher at 55 years of age. Things were going on so well during my first two periods. Then came my 3rdperiod class - the 8thgraders with only one girl in the class. I thought the class was bad until the intercom came on and the office was asking if I was in my classroom. "Of course," I responded. A... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11939.txt | I became a teacher at 55 years of age. Things were going on so well during my first two periods. Then came my 3rdperiod class - the 8thgraders with only one girl in the class. I thought the class was bad until the intercom came on and the office was asking if I was in my classroom. "Of course," I responded. A student ... | [
"Gratefully.",
"Coldly.",
"Respectfully.",
"Amazedly."
] |
According to the passage, what do we know about cultural relativism? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The values of artistic works, according to cultural relativism , are simply reflections of local social and economic conditions. Such a view, however, fails to explain the ability of some works of art to excite the human mind across cultures and through centuries.
History has witnessed the endless productions ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10265.txt | The values of artistic works, according to cultural relativism , are simply reflections of local social and economic conditions. Such a view, however, fails to explain the ability of some works of art to excite the human mind across cultures and through centuries.
History has witnessed the endless productions of Shakes... | [
"It introduces different cultural values.",
"It explains the history of artistic works.",
"It relates artistic values to local conditions.",
"It excites the human mind throughout the world."
] |
Jerry is cutting up wood for his wood-burning stove. Each pine tree makes 80 logs, each maple tree makes 60 logs, and each walnut tree makes 100 logs. If Jerry cuts up 8 pine trees, 3 maple trees, and 4 walnut trees, how many logs does he get? | First find the total number of pine logs by multiplying the number of trees by the number of logs per tree: 80 logs/pine * 8 pines = <<80*8=640>>640 logs
Then do the same thing for the maple trees: 60 logs/maple * 3 maples = <<60*3=180>>180 logs
And do the same thing for the walnut trees: 100 logs/walnut * 4 walnuts = ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jerry is cutting up wood for his wood-burning stove. Each pine tree makes 80 logs, each maple tree makes 60 logs, and each walnut tree makes 100 logs. If Jerry cuts up 8 pine trees, 3 maple trees, and 4 walnut trees, how many logs does he get? | First find the total number of pine logs by multiplying the number of trees by the number of logs per tree: 80 logs/pine * 8 pines = <<80*8=640>>640 logs
Then do the same thing for the maple trees: 60 logs/maple * 3 maples = <<60*3=180>>180 logs
And do the same thing for the walnut trees: 100 logs/walnut * 4 walnuts = ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The writer's job in the hospital was mainly to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Editor ,
I used to be a doctor in a children's hospital. Sometimes I treated children who had been poisoned by medicines for older family members. The children didn't know the medicine was dangerous; they just knew it tasted sweet. Children easily opened the bottle that we now use in China.
Some days ago ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10458.txt | Dear Editor ,
I used to be a doctor in a children's hospital. Sometimes I treated children who had been poisoned by medicines for older family members. The children didn't know the medicine was dangerous; they just knew it tasted sweet. Children easily opened the bottle that we now use in China.
Some days ago I talked ... | [
"treat sick children",
"treat poisoned children",
"give medicine to people",
"give medicine to children"
] |
Melisa and Jennifer threw a fiftieth birthday party for their father at a local restaurant. When the bill came, Melisa added a 15% tip of $42. Jennifer said that the service was wonderful and they should leave a 20% tip instead. How much is a 20% tip? | If 15% is known to be $42, then 5% can be found by dividing $42 ÷ 3 = $<<42/3=14>>14.
So 20% is $14 + $42 = $56.
#### 56 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Melisa and Jennifer threw a fiftieth birthday party for their father at a local restaurant. When the bill came, Melisa added a 15% tip of $42. Jennifer said that the service was wonderful and they should leave a 20% tip instead. How much is a 20% tip? | If 15% is known to be $42, then 5% can be found by dividing $42 ÷ 3 = $<<42/3=14>>14.
So 20% is $14 + $42 = $56.
#### 56 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
From the whole passage we can see that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most Chinese people these days know what it is like to have an "English teacher", since almost all pupils study English from their third year. Usually that first English teacher will be a young and lovely lady in primary school. But my first English teacher is _ . Looking back, I can see that, when I was only ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2997.txt | Most Chinese people these days know what it is like to have an "English teacher", since almost all pupils study English from their third year. Usually that first English teacher will be a young and lovely lady in primary school. But my first English teacher is _ . Looking back, I can see that, when I was only a little ... | [
"the girl preferred playing to learning English",
"the girl hates her father because he was strict",
"the girl is very thankful to her father",
"the father gave up after knowing his daughter could not understand"
] |
From the passage, we can learn _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
He was 11 years old and went fishing every chance he got from the dock at his family's cabin on an island in the middle of a New Hampshire lake.
On the day before the bass season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening, catching sunfish and perch with worms. Then he tied on a small silver l... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2367.txt | He was 11 years old and went fishing every chance he got from the dock at his family's cabin on an island in the middle of a New Hampshire lake.
On the day before the bass season opened, he and his father were fishing early in the evening, catching sunfish and perch with worms. Then he tied on a small silver lure and p... | [
"how we can get the handsome fish",
"how we master some skills of going fishing",
"how we understand our parents' words is very important",
"how we do things in good and right ways."
] |
We can learn about Facebook from the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ask just about any college student you know,and he is likely to tell you that he is a member of facebook.com.Many students say they check their e-mail.It's so popular "facelooking"has become a verb "Everywhere everyone is doing it,"college student Katie Silverman said,"It's like everyone's center of life."
Fa... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20244.txt | Ask just about any college student you know,and he is likely to tell you that he is a member of facebook.com.Many students say they check their e-mail.It's so popular "facelooking"has become a verb "Everywhere everyone is doing it,"college student Katie Silverman said,"It's like everyone's center of life."
Facebook is... | [
"the information that students offer to Facebook is secret to others",
"Facebook is at more colleges that at high schools",
"6 million active users of Facebook are on it every day",
"many students don't want their parents to know they are facebooking"
] |
What did the writer learn from the ant tragedy a few years later? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was seven years old, my family made me an ant farm. First, we put clean sand in a thin glass box. Then we waited for the ants to arrive. After the ants were in the glass farm, they started to make tunnels . I was amazed that each one knew exactly what to do. Each had its own job.
On the fifth day a trag... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle412.txt | When I was seven years old, my family made me an ant farm. First, we put clean sand in a thin glass box. Then we waited for the ants to arrive. After the ants were in the glass farm, they started to make tunnels . I was amazed that each one knew exactly what to do. Each had its own job.
On the fifth day a tragedy happ... | [
"Working together is useless.",
"Teamwork is important.",
"He can't accept adversity.",
"Working alone is amazing."
] |
Roy Darby's show is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I'm Roy Darby, and this is my show. This is a television show for all the families and I know you're going to enjoy it.
Let's start with a story I heard the other day about a very proud pig. This pig lived on a farm with a lot of other animals. And of all the animals on the ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6440.txt | Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. I'm Roy Darby, and this is my show. This is a television show for all the families and I know you're going to enjoy it.
Let's start with a story I heard the other day about a very proud pig. This pig lived on a farm with a lot of other animals. And of all the animals on the farm, he ... | [
"a funny story about a pig",
"for ladies and gentlemen only",
"about life on the farm",
"a family show on the television"
] |
What would be the best title for the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Encouraging pupils to keep noise to a minimum should be a valuable component of all children's education, according to new research.
Dr. Helen Lees, from Stirling University's school of education, says that "enforced silence" is seen as a punishment and often acts to _ children's natural ability. But she says ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high113.txt | Encouraging pupils to keep noise to a minimum should be a valuable component of all children's education, according to new research.
Dr. Helen Lees, from Stirling University's school of education, says that "enforced silence" is seen as a punishment and often acts to _ children's natural ability. But she says that teac... | [
"Arranging classroom settings benefits studies",
"Achieving silence is beneficial for people",
"Using enforced silence is effective punishment",
"Keeping quiet in class improves academic performance"
] |
Which part of a website is the text probably chosen from? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: June 15-Aug. 24 Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem's production of Alvin Ailey's "... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10542.txt | Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
Where: Becket, Massachusetts
When: June 15-Aug. 24 Each summer, this influential dance center presents a number of classes and performances by more than 50 companies from around the world. Highlights this season include the Dance Theater of Harlem's production of Alvin Ailey's "The Lark ... | [
"Education.",
"Art.",
"Business.",
"Literature."
] |
Microevolution occurs in a population when what frequencies change over time? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Microevolution occurs in a population when what frequencies change over time? | allele | science | null | null | null | antenna | eukaryote | molecule | allele | Microevolution occurs in a population when its allele frequencies change over time. There are four major forces of evolution that cause allele frequencies to change: mutation, gene flow, genetic drift, and natural selection. | null | null | null |
Which is the dominant stage of the lifecycle of a fern? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Which is the dominant stage of the lifecycle of a fern? | sporophyte | science | null | null | null | zygote | gametophyte | larvae | sporophyte | The dominant stage of the lifecycle of a fern is the sporophyte, which consists of large compound leaves called fronds. Fronds fulfill a double role; they are photosynthetic organs that also carry reproductive organs. The stem may be buried underground as a rhizome, from which adventitious roots grow to absorb water an... | null | null | null |
What is the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many animal and plant species have become extinct and many more are in critical danger. Finding ways to protect the earth's wildlife and conserve the natural world they inhabit is now more important than ever.
Dodo
The Dodo is a classic example of how human caused damage to the earth's biology. The flightless... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17807.txt | Many animal and plant species have become extinct and many more are in critical danger. Finding ways to protect the earth's wildlife and conserve the natural world they inhabit is now more important than ever.
Dodo
The Dodo is a classic example of how human caused damage to the earth's biology. The flightless Dodo was... | [
"What caused the animals to go extinct?",
"Animal Conservation",
"Extinct Animals",
"Endangered Animals"
] |
Mammals that lay eggs are called what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Mammals that lay eggs are called what? | monotremes | science | null | null | null | marsupial | viviparous | herbivores | monotremes | Mammals have separate sexes and reproduce sexually. They produce eggs or sperm and must mate in order for fertilization to occur. A few mammals are oviparous. They lay eggs, which later hatch. These mammals are called monotremes. Most mammals are viviparous and give birth to live young. These mammals are either placent... | null | null | null |
According to the passage, a dog will be most interested in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If your dog looks pleased to see you - it is probably because it loves the particular way you smell.
The odour of a familiar human apparently lingers like perfume in the animal's brain - where it triggers an instinctive emotional response, research published yesterday reveals.
Our scent acts on a part of the c... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6400.txt | If your dog looks pleased to see you - it is probably because it loves the particular way you smell.
The odour of a familiar human apparently lingers like perfume in the animal's brain - where it triggers an instinctive emotional response, research published yesterday reveals.
Our scent acts on a part of the canine bra... | [
"familiar dogs",
"a human the dog had never met",
"a dog the dog had never met",
"familiar humans"
] |
John has sent them each $200 a month to help some poor children _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John Smith,an office worker,lives in Washington.He inherited a million dollars when he was 23,but he wasn't happy at all.When his college friends were looking for their jobs,he didn't have to.Jack decided to living a simple life like everyone else.He gave $l0,000 of his money to a charity to help poor chil... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5642.txt | John Smith,an office worker,lives in Washington.He inherited a million dollars when he was 23,but he wasn't happy at all.When his college friends were looking for their jobs,he didn't have to.Jack decided to living a simple life like everyone else.He gave $l0,000 of his money to a charity to help poor children live... | [
"near Washington",
"in European countries",
"only in Africa",
"throughout the world"
] |
What element is an essential part of many molecules needed by living organisms? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What element is an essential part of many molecules needed by living organisms? | nitrogen | science | null | null | null | hydrogen | helium | silicon | nitrogen | Nitrogen is an essential part of many molecules needed by living organisms. | null | null | null |
What are the "two birds" that the city government kills with only one stone? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Goats are being hired to do the work of men in a neighborhood just outside of San Diego. The fires that occurred in Hillborough four years ago destroyed thirty homes, most of which have been rebuilt. While the home were rebuilt, the grasses, bushes, and shrubs were re-growing. The area is now so overgrown in b... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19476.txt | Goats are being hired to do the work of men in a neighborhood just outside of San Diego. The fires that occurred in Hillborough four years ago destroyed thirty homes, most of which have been rebuilt. While the home were rebuilt, the grasses, bushes, and shrubs were re-growing. The area is now so overgrown in brush that... | [
"Both the sheepherder and goat-herder will work for the city for half of the money",
"The danger of fire in a neighborhood and providing breakfast and lunch for the work crews.",
"The danger of fire in a neighborhood and the overflowing dump.",
"The city government can save some money and the goat-herder has ... |
People all around the world use blogs to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People around the world used their computers to buy goods, communicate with others, listen to music, see pictures and learn about different places and ideas. In 2006, more people around the world used new ways to communicate and connect with each other through the Internet.
The blog is one form of communicatio... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9467.txt | People around the world used their computers to buy goods, communicate with others, listen to music, see pictures and learn about different places and ideas. In 2006, more people around the world used new ways to communicate and connect with each other through the Internet.
The blog is one form of communication that en... | [
"buy goods",
"express themselves",
"listen to music",
"watch videos"
] |
How did the writer get to know the old lady? _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Forty-three years seems like a long time to remember the name of a mere acquaintance. I have forgotten the name of an old lady, who was a customer on the paper route in my home town when I was a twelve-year-old boy. Yet it stays in my memory, for she taught me a lesson of forgiveness that I shall never forget.... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22962.txt | Forty-three years seems like a long time to remember the name of a mere acquaintance. I have forgotten the name of an old lady, who was a customer on the paper route in my home town when I was a twelve-year-old boy. Yet it stays in my memory, for she taught me a lesson of forgiveness that I shall never forget.
On a win... | [
"They were neighbors.",
"The writer often played near the lady's house.",
"The lady was the writer's customer.",
"They got to know each other by chance."
] |
According to the passage, we can infer that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pets provide an unconditional love that requires very little on the part of the human.
Animals are so special to those of us who love them. We miss them when they are no longer with us. We grieve for them in ways which are just the same as grieving for a human loved one.
Whether the end comes through old age... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15308.txt | Pets provide an unconditional love that requires very little on the part of the human.
Animals are so special to those of us who love them. We miss them when they are no longer with us. We grieve for them in ways which are just the same as grieving for a human loved one.
Whether the end comes through old age, illness... | [
"pets can give us some gifts when they have a good meal",
"pets are so selfless and brave that all the people love them",
"people can never accept the death of pets or the one they love",
"people may go through several stages before they can accept the death of a pet"
] |
What might be the factor that leads to a negative first impression on a website? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Internet users can give websites a thumbs up or thumbs down in less than the blink of an eye, according to a recent study by Canadian researchers.
Specifically, a positive or negative decision is made within one-twentieth of a second -- less than half the time it takes to blink.It is also about the time... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20455.txt | Internet users can give websites a thumbs up or thumbs down in less than the blink of an eye, according to a recent study by Canadian researchers.
Specifically, a positive or negative decision is made within one-twentieth of a second -- less than half the time it takes to blink.It is also about the time for user... | [
"Users' visual feeling.",
"Users' physical fitness.",
"Websites' contents.",
"Websites' theme."
] |
Here in the passage, "thread" may mean _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents. Every day they are busy trying to earn money in order to pay the high tuition for my brother and me. They don't act in the romantic way that I read in books or I see on TV. In their opinion. "I love you" is too luxurious for them to say. Sendi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5055.txt | Sometimes I really doubt whether there is love between my parents. Every day they are busy trying to earn money in order to pay the high tuition for my brother and me. They don't act in the romantic way that I read in books or I see on TV. In their opinion. "I love you" is too luxurious for them to say. Sending flower... | [
"the writer's family.",
"the relationship between her parents",
"the love between her parents",
"the daily life"
] |
The best title for the passage is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One way that scientists learn about man is by studying animals.In this lab, the scientists are studying the relationship between diet and health.
They are studying the relationship between the amount of food the mice eat and their health.The mice are in three groups.All three groups are receiving the same ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6202.txt | One way that scientists learn about man is by studying animals.In this lab, the scientists are studying the relationship between diet and health.
They are studying the relationship between the amount of food the mice eat and their health.The mice are in three groups.All three groups are receiving the same healthy f... | [
"Man and health",
"Diet and animals",
"Diet and health",
"Animals and human beings"
] |
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