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In the author's opinion, _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All of us have taken an instant dislike to someone, and then felt guilty about being too judgmental. But now it seems we should place more trust in our first impressions. Most people can accurately judge a total stranger following a short meeting, according to scientists.
And in general, the more confident the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23566.txt | All of us have taken an instant dislike to someone, and then felt guilty about being too judgmental. But now it seems we should place more trust in our first impressions. Most people can accurately judge a total stranger following a short meeting, according to scientists.
And in general, the more confident the people a... | [
"many important decisions are made with the help of strangers",
"people tend to have better impressions on friends than on strangers",
"we shouldn't depend on first impressions completely to judge others",
"accurate judgments on others can help us make as many friends as possible"
] |
What is the charge on a single electron known as? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the charge on a single electron known as? | elementary charge | science | null | null | null | fundamental charge | basic charge | electron charge | elementary charge | The charge on a single electron is and is known as the elementary charge. | null | null | null |
David's hobby is to _ on the Internet. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Henry: I find the Internet is very good for shopping. I use more and more for buying books and CDs, and I even bought some clothes over the Internet. The other thing I can do is to book travels over the Internet. I booked a cheap flight once. It was very easy, and it was really good.
David: I use the Internet... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2314.txt | Henry: I find the Internet is very good for shopping. I use more and more for buying books and CDs, and I even bought some clothes over the Internet. The other thing I can do is to book travels over the Internet. I booked a cheap flight once. It was very easy, and it was really good.
David: I use the Internet for game... | [
"read books",
"book flights",
"play games",
"download pictures"
] |
What does the passage tell us? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some people enjoy reading and they like to go to the book show. There are many books in the show. If you can't find some books in libraries or bookshops, come to the book show. You must find them here. Readers like these books very much.
In a book show, you can buy a lot of books with less money. The show also... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2547.txt | Some people enjoy reading and they like to go to the book show. There are many books in the show. If you can't find some books in libraries or bookshops, come to the book show. You must find them here. Readers like these books very much.
In a book show, you can buy a lot of books with less money. The show also invites ... | [
"Something about favorite books.",
"Something about book shows.",
"Many favourite readers and writers.",
"More and more people read books."
] |
According to the article, _ for medical treatment. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A dentist's office may not be everyone's idea of a perfect holiday destination.But a growing number of Europeans are travelling abroad for medical treatment to save money,or maybe to combine a visit to the doctor with some sightseeing,creating a potential but fastgrowing market for traditional tour operators.
... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6725.txt | A dentist's office may not be everyone's idea of a perfect holiday destination.But a growing number of Europeans are travelling abroad for medical treatment to save money,or maybe to combine a visit to the doctor with some sightseeing,creating a potential but fastgrowing market for traditional tour operators.
"It was s... | [
"more Africans want to travel abroad",
"more Europeans want to travel to Africa",
"more Britons want to travel to India",
"no one would come to Great Britain"
] |
The little girl went to her father because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A great man married a woman and they had a little lovely girl.
When the little girl was growing up, the man usually hugged her and said, "I love you, little girl." The Little girl would say, "I'm not a little girl any more." Then the man would laugh, "But to me, you'll always be my little girl."
The little gir... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4474.txt | A great man married a woman and they had a little lovely girl.
When the little girl was growing up, the man usually hugged her and said, "I love you, little girl." The Little girl would say, "I'm not a little girl any more." Then the man would laugh, "But to me, you'll always be my little girl."
The little girl later l... | [
"he became ill",
"she missed her parents",
"she made lot of money outside",
"she didn't get his father's calls"
] |
As a kid you do the following things EXCEPT _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello, I'm Peter in the second grade. Now I have one thing to say: It's not easy being a kid. Being a kid might look like fun, but sometimes it's not fun at all.
Yesterday I was playing outside with my friend. We were having a good time. But suddenly, my mother said, "Peter, it's time to come inside now. It's ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3357.txt | Hello, I'm Peter in the second grade. Now I have one thing to say: It's not easy being a kid. Being a kid might look like fun, but sometimes it's not fun at all.
Yesterday I was playing outside with my friend. We were having a good time. But suddenly, my mother said, "Peter, it's time to come inside now. It's getting d... | [
"go to school",
"do your homework",
"get up early and go to bed early",
"go anywhere without telling anyone"
] |
What is the process called in which a magnet loses its magnetic properties? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the process called in which a magnet loses its magnetic properties? | demagnetization | science | null | null | null | diffusion | polarization | vectorization | demagnetization | If you stroke an iron nail with a bar magnet, the nail will become a permanent (or at least long-lasting) magnet. Its magnetic domains will remain aligned even after you remove it from the magnetic field of the bar magnet. Permanent magnets can be demagnetized, however, if they are dropped or heated to high temperature... | null | null | null |
What will you do to satisfy your son's curiosity about sea animals? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
American Watersports Tuesday-Saturday
Located on the beach of the Sea Gardens Beach Resort, there are fun things to
rent for the whole family. They offer rentals for kayaks, jet skis, and even parasail!
Enjoy the water up-close or from a bird's eye view! No matter what activity you're
enjoying, be sure to prot... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15549.txt | American Watersports Tuesday-Saturday
Located on the beach of the Sea Gardens Beach Resort, there are fun things to
rent for the whole family. They offer rentals for kayaks, jet skis, and even parasail!
Enjoy the water up-close or from a bird's eye view! No matter what activity you're
enjoying, be sure to protect yours... | [
"You would like to rent a boat to ride with him.",
"You need a boat with comfortable seats with a stereo.",
"You'd like to choose American Watersports.",
"You prefer the tour to Bayside and Hard Rock."
] |
Why do you still need to protect your possessions when you've already insured them? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people think there is no need to take special care over home security.
"I'm all right, I'm insured "
Maybe--if you're fully insured. Even then you can never recover the real value you place on your possessions. But you can't insure against the upset and unhappiness that we all feel if our homes are torn ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5690.txt | Many people think there is no need to take special care over home security.
"I'm all right, I'm insured "
Maybe--if you're fully insured. Even then you can never recover the real value you place on your possessions. But you can't insure against the upset and unhappiness that we all feel if our homes are torn apart by ... | [
"You tend to undervalue your possessions.",
"You cannot insure against damage to property.",
"A robbery can affect your moods at home.",
"It takes a long time to recover your belongings."
] |
The main idea of this passage is that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1812, in a village near Paris, France, a little boy had a terrible accident. He hit himself in the eye with one of his father's sharp tools, and became blind. His name was Louis Braille, and he was only four years old.
He was a clever little boy, and he soon learned to "see" without his eyes. He touched thi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21140.txt | In 1812, in a village near Paris, France, a little boy had a terrible accident. He hit himself in the eye with one of his father's sharp tools, and became blind. His name was Louis Braille, and he was only four years old.
He was a clever little boy, and he soon learned to "see" without his eyes. He touched things, or s... | [
"Louis was a good student at the school in Paris",
"he learned to \"see\" with the help of books",
"he invented a system of raised dots to make books easier for blind people to read",
"there are thousands of Braille books for blind people"
] |
The Nutshell is famous in Britain because of its _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bury trip--June 18th,2016
We will be leaving the Perse School at 13:45.Please be at the school gate 10minutes early.If you are late,you may miss the bus and not be able to go!If you miss the bus,you won't get your money back.The bus is planned to arrive in Bury at 14:30,although this depends on traffic.You wil... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7402.txt | Bury trip--June 18th,2016
We will be leaving the Perse School at 13:45.Please be at the school gate 10minutes early.If you are late,you may miss the bus and not be able to go!If you miss the bus,you won't get your money back.The bus is planned to arrive in Bury at 14:30,although this depends on traffic.You will have fr... | [
"small size",
"good service",
"best beer",
"interesting photos"
] |
Where do most students surf the Internet? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Computers are very popular with students now. It's very easy for them to surf the Internet .Most of them go to the Internet bar and spend more than two hours there. They can do their homework,get some information for their study,download music,and send emails on the computer. But some of them spend too much ti... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6160.txt | Computers are very popular with students now. It's very easy for them to surf the Internet .Most of them go to the Internet bar and spend more than two hours there. They can do their homework,get some information for their study,download music,and send emails on the computer. But some of them spend too much time playin... | [
"At home.",
"At school.",
"At the Internet bar.",
"In the library."
] |
The little prince runs away, because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although I'm not in my childhood, I still prefer reading fairy tales. They often make me think of some special experiences and feelings. This summer I've reviewed this kind of tales, The Little Prince. It was published in 1940. It's the world-famous fairy tale by the French author Antoine.
"I", the narrator o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle958.txt | Although I'm not in my childhood, I still prefer reading fairy tales. They often make me think of some special experiences and feelings. This summer I've reviewed this kind of tales, The Little Prince. It was published in 1940. It's the world-famous fairy tale by the French author Antoine.
"I", the narrator of the sto... | [
"he doesn't love his hometown",
"he is a naughty boy and loves adventures",
"he has made mistakes",
"he has quarrelled with ROSE"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following is TRUE? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The NSA and GCHQ are tapping popular smart phone apps such as Angry Birds to gather the enormous amounts of very personal data those bits of software collect--including age, gender, marital status, income, education level and more, according to new reports from the New York Times and The Guardian.
Citing sec... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6110.txt | The NSA and GCHQ are tapping popular smart phone apps such as Angry Birds to gather the enormous amounts of very personal data those bits of software collect--including age, gender, marital status, income, education level and more, according to new reports from the New York Times and The Guardian.
Citing secret docum... | [
"The iPhone platform is more reliable than that of Android.",
"The New York Times interviewed Edward Snowden secretly.",
"It is difficult for common users to protect their personal information.",
"A document from NSA listed what information can be found from which apps."
] |
Which of the following is Mr. Morris's opinion? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Almost anyone who has read a travel brochure about Africa has heard of a story ----- that elephants can get drunk by eating the fermented marula fruit rotting on the ground. Books have even been written to prove the truth of the phenomenon.
But a study published in the journalPhysiological and Biochemical ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13953.txt | Almost anyone who has read a travel brochure about Africa has heard of a story ----- that elephants can get drunk by eating the fermented marula fruit rotting on the ground. Books have even been written to prove the truth of the phenomenon.
But a study published in the journalPhysiological and Biochemical Zoologyte... | [
"Elephants prefer mangoes to the marula fruit.",
"Elephants will not eat the marula fruit if it is rotten.",
"The marula tree and the mango belong to different families.",
"There are several connections between elephants and the marula fruit."
] |
What category of elements are chacterized by their ability to reflect light, called luster, their high electrical and thermal conductivity, their high heat capacity, and their malleability and ductility? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What category of elements are chacterized by their ability to reflect light, called luster, their high electrical and thermal conductivity, their high heat capacity, and their malleability and ductility? | metals | science | null | null | null | noble gases | halogens | nonmetals | metals | Metallic Solids Metals are characterized by their ability to reflect light, called luster, their high electrical and thermal conductivity, their high heat capacity, and their malleability and ductility. Every lattice point in a pure metallic element is occupied by an atom of the same metal. The packing efficiency in me... | null | null | null |
What did Tim want to do after learning about Imagination Library? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tim Richter and his wife, Linda, had taught for over 30 years near Buffalo, New York--he in computers, she in special education."Teaching means everything to us," Tim would say. In April 1998, he learned he would need a heart operation. It was the kind of news that leads to some serious thinking about life's p... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6708.txt | Tim Richter and his wife, Linda, had taught for over 30 years near Buffalo, New York--he in computers, she in special education."Teaching means everything to us," Tim would say. In April 1998, he learned he would need a heart operation. It was the kind of news that leads to some serious thinking about life's purpose.
N... | [
"Give out brochures.",
"Do something similar.",
"Write books for children.",
"Retire from being a teacher."
] |
Adam teaches 50 students a year. How many students will Adam teach in 10 years if in the first year he only teaches 40 students? | Adam will teach 50 * 9 = <<50*9=450>>450 students in 9 years.
So, in 10 year Adam will teach 450 + 40 = <<450+40=490>>490 students.
#### 490 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Adam teaches 50 students a year. How many students will Adam teach in 10 years if in the first year he only teaches 40 students? | Adam will teach 50 * 9 = <<50*9=450>>450 students in 9 years.
So, in 10 year Adam will teach 450 + 40 = <<450+40=490>>490 students.
#### 490 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
When the cat saw the beautiful birds, he _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day a big cat was going into a forest to find something to eat. On his way he met his friend, the old owl . The owl greeted him, "Good morning, my dear friend. Where are you going?" "I'm going to the forest to look for some birds to eat." The cat answered. "But be careful not to catch any of my children.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1093.txt | One day a big cat was going into a forest to find something to eat. On his way he met his friend, the old owl . The owl greeted him, "Good morning, my dear friend. Where are you going?" "I'm going to the forest to look for some birds to eat." The cat answered. "But be careful not to catch any of my children." The owl... | [
"didn't eat any of them",
"ate only a few of them",
"caught some but let them go",
"ate all of them"
] |
Creative people have sharp eyes like a _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you a creative person? You may answer, 'No, but I really want to be.' In fact, everyone has creativity. Some realize it, but others don't.
Creative people never follow others blindly. They are good at watching and thinking. They have sharp eyes like a hunter. Moreover, creative people can get useful inform... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3586.txt | Are you a creative person? You may answer, 'No, but I really want to be.' In fact, everyone has creativity. Some realize it, but others don't.
Creative people never follow others blindly. They are good at watching and thinking. They have sharp eyes like a hunter. Moreover, creative people can get useful information fro... | [
"hunter",
"teacher",
"camel",
"dog"
] |
Where is food stored? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Where is food stored? | the stomach | science | null | null | null | The esophagus | The gall bladder | The liver | the stomach | null | null | null | |
Mary had 6 lambs and 2 of the lambs had 2 babies each. She traded 3 lambs for one goat. One morning, she woke up and found an extra 7 lambs in the field. How many lambs does Mary have? | 2 of her lambs had 2 babies each so that adds 2*2 = <<2*2=4>>4 lambs
She starts with 6 and adds 4 baby lambs so she had 6+4 = <<6+4=10>>10 lambs
She traded 3 of those lambs for a goat so she has 10-3 =<<10-3=7>>7 lambs
She has 7 and woke up to find 7 more lambs in the field so she has a total of 7+7 = <<7+7=14>>14 lamb... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mary had 6 lambs and 2 of the lambs had 2 babies each. She traded 3 lambs for one goat. One morning, she woke up and found an extra 7 lambs in the field. How many lambs does Mary have? | 2 of her lambs had 2 babies each so that adds 2*2 = <<2*2=4>>4 lambs
She starts with 6 and adds 4 baby lambs so she had 6+4 = <<6+4=10>>10 lambs
She traded 3 of those lambs for a goat so she has 10-3 =<<10-3=7>>7 lambs
She has 7 and woke up to find 7 more lambs in the field so she has a total of 7+7 = <<7+7=14>>14 lamb... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What's the hardest part of life for astronauts in space? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An astronaut's work may sound exciting, but living in space isn't as fun as you think. The website www.space.com lists the disadvantages of living in space. Here are some of them.
When astronauts work outside the station during spacewalks, they have to wear special gloves. The gloves are very tight. They can h... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2193.txt | An astronaut's work may sound exciting, but living in space isn't as fun as you think. The website www.space.com lists the disadvantages of living in space. Here are some of them.
When astronauts work outside the station during spacewalks, they have to wear special gloves. The gloves are very tight. They can hurt the a... | [
"They feel very lonely.",
"They have to stay alone in space.",
"They have no friends.",
"They have no families."
] |
Which of the following may contribute to a longer life span? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The predictability of our death rates is something that has long puzzled social scientists. After all, there is no natural reason why 2,500 people should accidentally shoot themselves each year or why 7,000 should drown or 55,000 die in their cars. No one establishes a quota for each type of death. It just h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7199.txt | The predictability of our death rates is something that has long puzzled social scientists. After all, there is no natural reason why 2,500 people should accidentally shoot themselves each year or why 7,000 should drown or 55,000 die in their cars. No one establishes a quota for each type of death. It just happens th... | [
"Showing adequate trust instead of suspicion of others",
"Eating the food low in fat and driving with great care",
"Cultivating an optimistic personality and never losing heart",
"Looking on the bright side and developing a balanced level of risk"
] |
From Toby's mother's words, we know that at first _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In June 2013 a five-year-old boy, Toby, was walking home from school thinking about the long summer ahead. Money was tight that year and Toby's parents had told him they would not be able to afford a holiday.
Instead of dreaming about foreign travel, he had been reading a book, Letter to New Zealand, where the... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14224.txt | In June 2013 a five-year-old boy, Toby, was walking home from school thinking about the long summer ahead. Money was tight that year and Toby's parents had told him they would not be able to afford a holiday.
Instead of dreaming about foreign travel, he had been reading a book, Letter to New Zealand, where the author e... | [
"she thought her son's idea was of no value",
"she got tired of her son's request",
"she believed her son would succeed",
"she thought she should give her son a try"
] |
You can infer from the passage that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One cold morning in winter, I went alone to a hillside to do some hunting. I sat there waiting for about an hour. Suddenly, a big beautiful deer appeared less than 20 feet away from me. There was no cover near him. Surely I could shoot him.
To my surprise, he came toward me! He was curious, I suppose, or maybe... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11038.txt | One cold morning in winter, I went alone to a hillside to do some hunting. I sat there waiting for about an hour. Suddenly, a big beautiful deer appeared less than 20 feet away from me. There was no cover near him. Surely I could shoot him.
To my surprise, he came toward me! He was curious, I suppose, or maybe he was s... | [
"a grown-up deer usually will not get close to men with guns",
"the writer was a little nervous at first as he had been attacked by a big deer before",
"the writer felt afraid to kill the deer the moment the deer walked up to him",
"the writer had waited for more than an hour before the deer appeared"
] |
Mr.Brown wanted the little boy to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr.Brown was traveling by train.He was very hungry.The train stopped at a small station.He wanted to buy some cakes to eat very much.But it rained hard.So he wanted someone to help him.Then a little boy came here.Mr.Brown asked him to buy cakes for him.He gave the little boy some money and said,"Go and buy two... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5309.txt | Mr.Brown was traveling by train.He was very hungry.The train stopped at a small station.He wanted to buy some cakes to eat very much.But it rained hard.So he wanted someone to help him.Then a little boy came here.Mr.Brown asked him to buy cakes for him.He gave the little boy some money and said,"Go and buy two cakes wi... | [
"buy two cakes for him",
"buy two cakes for them",
"eat the two cakes",
"buy one cake"
] |
What will Jessica and Lucas do? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Help wanted
Can you spend two hours a week doing some gardening? We are in need of help from 2 pm to 4 pm every Saturday. If you word like to help out, please call Elaine at 4435--7792
A Telephone Message
From:Jessica To:Lucas
Date: May5 Time:15:00
Message: She says that you must put on... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7081.txt | Help wanted
Can you spend two hours a week doing some gardening? We are in need of help from 2 pm to 4 pm every Saturday. If you word like to help out, please call Elaine at 4435--7792
A Telephone Message
From:Jessica To:Lucas
Date: May5 Time:15:00
Message: She says that you must put on
Your spo... | [
"Go to a party.",
"Go to a movie.",
"Go climbing.",
"Go shopping."
] |
Jack hoped to be a dustman because he thought _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jack was ten years old and he was a very lazy boy. He didn't like doing any work. He had to go to school, of course, but he didn't study hard there and tried to do little work. His father and mother were both doctors and they hoped that their son would become one too when he grew up. But one day Jack said to h... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1412.txt | Jack was ten years old and he was a very lazy boy. He didn't like doing any work. He had to go to school, of course, but he didn't study hard there and tried to do little work. His father and mother were both doctors and they hoped that their son would become one too when he grew up. But one day Jack said to his mother... | [
"that job was very important",
"the dustman worked only on Thursday",
"he could make more money",
"that was a dirty job"
] |
What equipment aided the sailors in locating relatively more accurately? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The idea of sailing west to reach the riches of the East Indies and the Asian mainland was much in fashion with cultured Europeans during the late fifteenth century. Learned people agreed that the earth was round: their only questions were how long and how dangerous would be a trip to reach the Orient. Christo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15261.txt | The idea of sailing west to reach the riches of the East Indies and the Asian mainland was much in fashion with cultured Europeans during the late fifteenth century. Learned people agreed that the earth was round: their only questions were how long and how dangerous would be a trip to reach the Orient. Christopher Colu... | [
"A variety of new vessels.",
"The light-weighted caravels.",
"Various types of riggings.",
"Charts, compasses and astrolabes."
] |
What is the best title of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most people say "yes" much more readily than "no".
A friend is moving house this weekend and would like some help, and you agree. But, what you really wanted was a couple of quiet days relaxing at home. Or a roommate spends the entire weekends playing video games and wants to borrow your homework for "refe... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17958.txt | Most people say "yes" much more readily than "no".
A friend is moving house this weekend and would like some help, and you agree. But, what you really wanted was a couple of quiet days relaxing at home. Or a roommate spends the entire weekends playing video games and wants to borrow your homework for "reference". Y... | [
"You Need Courage to Say \"No\"",
"\"Yes\" More Than \"No\"",
".Anyone Has the Right to Say \"No\"",
"It's Hard to Say \"No\""
] |
What can we conclude from the report? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Officials of the Chicago Transit Authority said they were investigating. The child, Nicole Hobson, was being taken by her mother to Children's Memorial Hospital about 11 P. M., Wednesday to check her recently inserted pacemaker.
The child was stricken about a mile from the hospital. Her mother, May Hobson, 4... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17025.txt | Officials of the Chicago Transit Authority said they were investigating. The child, Nicole Hobson, was being taken by her mother to Children's Memorial Hospital about 11 P. M., Wednesday to check her recently inserted pacemaker.
The child was stricken about a mile from the hospital. Her mother, May Hobson, 40, said, ... | [
"The driver was sticking to the traffic regulations.",
"Nobody on the bus was willing to help the child.",
"The bus driver was warm hearted.",
"The child could have been saved."
] |
Though the poor ant was too tired, she _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A great French writer says that we should help everyone as much as possible because we often need help ourselves. The small even can help the great. Then he tells a simple story. An ant is drinking at a small stream and falls in. She tries to reach the side but makes no progress at all. The poor ant, almost ex... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14430.txt | A great French writer says that we should help everyone as much as possible because we often need help ourselves. The small even can help the great. Then he tells a simple story. An ant is drinking at a small stream and falls in. She tries to reach the side but makes no progress at all. The poor ant, almost exhausted, ... | [
"lost hope",
"stopped trying",
"stopped to rest",
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What is the term for matter that does not let any light pass through? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the term for matter that does not let any light pass through? | opaque | science | null | null | null | reflective | dark | mirrored | opaque | Opaque matter is matter that does not let any light pass through it. Matter may be opaque because it absorbs light, reflects light, or does some combination of both. | null | null | null |
If you want to apply for assistant to the director positions you must _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is it: Work & Travel USA
Who are qualified: Fulltime college students, above 18 years old
About the program: Application for the 2009 Work & Travel USA program has just started. It's an 8~16 weeks' summer program for college students to work and travel in the U.S.. Employers include Boeing, Hilton Hotel a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9877.txt | What is it: Work & Travel USA
Who are qualified: Fulltime college students, above 18 years old
About the program: Application for the 2009 Work & Travel USA program has just started. It's an 8~16 weeks' summer program for college students to work and travel in the U.S.. Employers include Boeing, Hilton Hotel and 7Eleve... | [
"study computer science",
"be good at document writing",
"have communication ability",
"be familiar with various languages"
] |
Tom wants to beautify his house, so he may choose _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Apple Seeds
Circulation : 1 Year, 9 Issues
Cover Price: $44.55
Price For You: $33.95
Product Description: Apple Seeds is an award winning magazine filled with stories for kids aged from 7 to 9. The cover is very soft, providing durability that allows each issue to be enjoyed for many years to come. Besides, ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1639.txt | Apple Seeds
Circulation : 1 Year, 9 Issues
Cover Price: $44.55
Price For You: $33.95
Product Description: Apple Seeds is an award winning magazine filled with stories for kids aged from 7 to 9. The cover is very soft, providing durability that allows each issue to be enjoyed for many years to come. Besides, there is ... | [
"Apple Seeds",
"Better Life",
"Humor Times",
"News China"
] |
Without what food chain component, organic wastes and dead organisms would pile up everywhere, and their nutrients would no longer be recycled? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Without what food chain component, organic wastes and dead organisms would pile up everywhere, and their nutrients would no longer be recycled? | decomposers | science | null | null | null | nitrates | acids | probiotics | decomposers | Decomposers are heterotrophs that break down the wastes of other organisms or the remains of dead organisms. When they do, they release simple inorganic molecules back into the environment. Producers can then use the inorganic molecules to make new organic compounds. For this reason, decomposers are essential to every ... | null | null | null |
We can listen to English _ , according to the passage. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Swimming and English Learning
Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I'm afraid you'll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It's the same with the English study. We must... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle850.txt | Swimming and English Learning
Can you swim? Do you like swimming? Yes? Well, how can you learn to swim? I think the best way is to go into the water and learn. I'm afraid you'll never learn to swim just by reading books about swimming or looking at others swimming. It's the same with the English study. We must practice... | [
"by train",
"on the radio",
"every minute",
"now and then"
] |
What can be the best title for this text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm seventeen. I had worked as a box boy at a supermarket in Los Angeles. People came to the counter and you put things in their bags for them and carried things to their cars. It was hard work.
While working, you wear a plate with your name on it. I once met someone I knew years ago. I remembered his name and... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9597.txt | I'm seventeen. I had worked as a box boy at a supermarket in Los Angeles. People came to the counter and you put things in their bags for them and carried things to their cars. It was hard work.
While working, you wear a plate with your name on it. I once met someone I knew years ago. I remembered his name and said, "M... | [
"How Hard Life Is for Box Boys",
"Getting along with Customers",
"Why I Gave up My Job",
"The Art of Taking Tips"
] |
Who may be suitable for a Chinese-English translator? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Below are four ads on the website.
l Artful Experience
It's an artful experience even if you're artistically challenged. Adults, teens, and children of all ages are welcome at Contemporary Art studio. We provide everything: stamps, idea books, a little coaching, and a lot of encouragement. Drop in anytime. It'... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12243.txt | Below are four ads on the website.
l Artful Experience
It's an artful experience even if you're artistically challenged. Adults, teens, and children of all ages are welcome at Contemporary Art studio. We provide everything: stamps, idea books, a little coaching, and a lot of encouragement. Drop in anytime. It's creativ... | [
"An American graduate who is good at Chinese.",
"A Chinese graduate who majored in business.",
"A Chinese college student who has good English writing skills.",
"An American college student who is interested in English translation."
] |
Women in the Alauddin Valley _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
(ALAUDDIN VALLEY) -- Russia's relationship with Tajikistan has _ following an incident involving a Russian pilot who was arrested -- after making an emergency landing in the Central Asian nation.
Russia responded by beginning to drive out Tajik guest workers, a move that threatens Tajikistan's entire economy.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21487.txt | (ALAUDDIN VALLEY) -- Russia's relationship with Tajikistan has _ following an incident involving a Russian pilot who was arrested -- after making an emergency landing in the Central Asian nation.
Russia responded by beginning to drive out Tajik guest workers, a move that threatens Tajikistan's entire economy. In total... | [
"perhaps don't know much about the outside world",
"don't want to do farm work any longer",
"want the Russian government to forbid Tajik guest workers' entry",
"do nothing during the winter months"
] |
42.14% refers to the number of _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
China Youth says that more and more girl students have entered colleges to study in recent few years. As we know, once the number of boys was larger than that of girls, and the boys did much better than girls in our country for a long time. Now things have changed a lot.
In recent years, the proportion of girl... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle574.txt | China Youth says that more and more girl students have entered colleges to study in recent few years. As we know, once the number of boys was larger than that of girls, and the boys did much better than girls in our country for a long time. Now things have changed a lot.
In recent years, the proportion of girl students... | [
"girls at schools at schools in 1998",
"girls in colleges in 2001",
"boys at schools in 2001",
"boys in colleges in 1998"
] |
From the passage we can learn that in the middle of the 20thcentury _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While the rest of the world carried on cycling during the 1950s and 1960s , America forgot how ; even high-school children would drive to school . Recently there has been something of a recovery in cycling , and in many areas it is a very useful way of getting around , especially where bike paths or bike route... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21053.txt | While the rest of the world carried on cycling during the 1950s and 1960s , America forgot how ; even high-school children would drive to school . Recently there has been something of a recovery in cycling , and in many areas it is a very useful way of getting around , especially where bike paths or bike routes have be... | [
"many Americans enjoyed cycling",
"cycling was popular in the world.",
"racing bikes were better than ordinary ones.",
"there were no special roads for bikes in America."
] |
If you are a movie fan, you will probably go to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New York Hall of Science (NYHS)
Founded in 1964, it is New York City's only hands-on science and technology center. Being an interactive science museum, it has the largest collection of hands-on science exhibits in New York City, exploring biology, chemistry and physics.
The museum focuses on education for chi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23391.txt | New York Hall of Science (NYHS)
Founded in 1964, it is New York City's only hands-on science and technology center. Being an interactive science museum, it has the largest collection of hands-on science exhibits in New York City, exploring biology, chemistry and physics.
The museum focuses on education for children age... | [
"NYHS",
"QCFM",
"AMNH",
"MMI"
] |
Whether the person being called has pushed the "ignore" button or _ , the caller at the other end hears the same tone. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Britain's most popular lie has been disclosed, with one in four people admitting using "Sorry I had no signal" when returning a missed mobile phone call, a survey found.
Researchers found the average Briton tells on average four lies every day or almost 1500 every year. Almost one in six men admitted they wer... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21682.txt | Britain's most popular lie has been disclosed, with one in four people admitting using "Sorry I had no signal" when returning a missed mobile phone call, a survey found.
Researchers found the average Briton tells on average four lies every day or almost 1500 every year. Almost one in six men admitted they were most li... | [
"really has no signal",
"can't get the text",
"has a battery failure",
"answers the call"
] |
TEENGIVING is an activity which is held _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
TEENSGIVING is an exciting event where hundreds of New York City teens gather together annually for a remarkable day of community service.This year, TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2013, participants will once again belter New York City and impact thousands of lives!
When is TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2013?
... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23183.txt | TEENSGIVING is an exciting event where hundreds of New York City teens gather together annually for a remarkable day of community service.This year, TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2013, participants will once again belter New York City and impact thousands of lives!
When is TEENSGIVING in SPRING 2013?
SUNDAY, ... | [
"once a year",
"twice a year",
"from time to time",
"once a month"
] |
They all like _ very much. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. and Mrs. Green come from Australia. They are in Beijing now. Mr. Green is a teacher in a high school. He teaches English. He likes reading and running. He isn't good at cooking. His son, Jim, is a student. He is on the school football team. He likes playing football very much. He is the best football playe... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7058.txt | Mr. and Mrs. Green come from Australia. They are in Beijing now. Mr. Green is a teacher in a high school. He teaches English. He likes reading and running. He isn't good at cooking. His son, Jim, is a student. He is on the school football team. He likes playing football very much. He is the best football player in his ... | [
"China",
"Chinese food",
"playing",
"School"
] |
.You want to do an activity one evening a week and get a certificate in the end,you can go to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Riding School:
You can start horse--riding at any age.Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m.and 8:30 P.m.(3:30 p.m.on Saturdays).There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country.You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours:Monday through Friday:... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6948.txt | Riding School:
You can start horse--riding at any age.Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m.and 8:30 P.m.(3:30 p.m.on Saturdays).There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country.You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours:Monday through Friday:9:00 a.m.... | [
"Diving Center",
"Sailing Club",
"Riding School",
"Water sports Club"
] |
The passage mainly talks about_of a new car | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Car companies are developing vehicles that will plug into electric sockets,just like many laptops,digital cameras,cell phones and Mp4 do.Called"plug-in vehicles",these cars will get most of their power from electricity. Their drivers won't have to stop at gas stations as often as usual.
The technology is more ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18466.txt | Car companies are developing vehicles that will plug into electric sockets,just like many laptops,digital cameras,cell phones and Mp4 do.Called"plug-in vehicles",these cars will get most of their power from electricity. Their drivers won't have to stop at gas stations as often as usual.
The technology is more than just... | [
"the developing",
"the speed",
"the appearance",
"the batteries"
] |
What made the writer unable to focus on her driving? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I had been rather proud of myself when my friends and family got the ticket, whether it was for speeding, parking or stop sign violations . It was something that happened to others. But last Friday I joined _ .
I was asked to do a new project last week. On Friday morning on my way to work, I suddenly remember... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high341.txt | I had been rather proud of myself when my friends and family got the ticket, whether it was for speeding, parking or stop sign violations . It was something that happened to others. But last Friday I joined _ .
I was asked to do a new project last week. On Friday morning on my way to work, I suddenly remembered that I... | [
"Planning how to spend the vacation.",
"Thinking of the forgotten vacation.",
"Thinking about her work",
"Missing her children."
] |
How many of the seven ads are placed by people who want to hire someone for a certain job? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
(1) Secretary. Part time. 20 hours a week. Busy doctor's office. Experience preferred. Good typing. Call 555-2438.
(2) BABY SITTER. 3 to 6 weekday afternoons. I will take you home. $5 an hour, call 555-5593.
(3) Guitar lessons. Your home or mine. Experienced musician. Master's degree in music. Call Louise 555-... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23421.txt | (1) Secretary. Part time. 20 hours a week. Busy doctor's office. Experience preferred. Good typing. Call 555-2438.
(2) BABY SITTER. 3 to 6 weekday afternoons. I will take you home. $5 an hour, call 555-5593.
(3) Guitar lessons. Your home or mine. Experienced musician. Master's degree in music. Call Louise 555-6131.
(4)... | [
"Four.",
"Three.",
"Two.",
"Five."
] |
How do they go to school every day? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Alice Brown lives in New York with her mum and dad and two brothers,Tony and Peter.It is Alice's fourteen birthday next week.The family has got two dogs,a cat and four rabbits.Alice likes cats and rabbits but her brothers like dogs.Alice's dad works in a hotel.He's a hotel manager.Her mum teaches English at a ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7016.txt | Alice Brown lives in New York with her mum and dad and two brothers,Tony and Peter.It is Alice's fourteen birthday next week.The family has got two dogs,a cat and four rabbits.Alice likes cats and rabbits but her brothers like dogs.Alice's dad works in a hotel.He's a hotel manager.Her mum teaches English at a middle sc... | [
"By bike.",
"On foot.",
"By bus.",
"By taxi."
] |
After his feet sank into the water the man had to stop for a while in that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man walked down the trail on a cold, gray day. He was wearing heavy clothes and fur boots. But he still felt cold and uncomfortable.
The man was on his way to a camp near Henderson Creek. His friends were already there. He expected to reach Henderson Creek by six o'clock that evening. It would be dark by the... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14393.txt | A man walked down the trail on a cold, gray day. He was wearing heavy clothes and fur boots. But he still felt cold and uncomfortable.
The man was on his way to a camp near Henderson Creek. His friends were already there. He expected to reach Henderson Creek by six o'clock that evening. It would be dark by then. His fr... | [
"he had to get some food for physical strength",
"he had to reevaluate the safety of the path",
"it was too cold to go any further",
"he had to dry his clothes and boots"
] |
Which of the following is NOT a way for communication without words? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everybody knows that words can carry messages. People communicate with words. Books, magazines, TV,radio and films all help us to know what is going on in the world and what people are thinking about.
Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20204.txt | Everybody knows that words can carry messages. People communicate with words. Books, magazines, TV,radio and films all help us to know what is going on in the world and what people are thinking about.
Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eye... | [
"A cry for help",
"A smile on your face",
"Making a face",
"Nodding your head"
] |
Andrew bought 750 stickers. He shared some of his stickers with his friends, Daniel and Fred. Daniel received 250 stickers, while Fred received 120 more stickers than Daniel. He kept the remaining stickers. How many stickers did Andrew keep? | Fred received 250 + 120 = <<250+120=370>>370 stickers.
Thus, Andrew shared 250 + 370 = <<250+370=620>>620 stickers.
Therefore, Andrew kept 750 - 620 = <<750-620=130>>130 stickers.
#### 130 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Andrew bought 750 stickers. He shared some of his stickers with his friends, Daniel and Fred. Daniel received 250 stickers, while Fred received 120 more stickers than Daniel. He kept the remaining stickers. How many stickers did Andrew keep? | Fred received 250 + 120 = <<250+120=370>>370 stickers.
Thus, Andrew shared 250 + 370 = <<250+370=620>>620 stickers.
Therefore, Andrew kept 750 - 620 = <<750-620=130>>130 stickers.
#### 130 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What do we call the movement of individuals into a population from other areas? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do we call the movement of individuals into a population from other areas? | immigration | science | null | null | null | assimilation | pilgrimage | nomadic | immigration | Immigration is the movement of individuals into a population from other areas. This increases the population size and growth rate. | null | null | null |
What did the Baby Einstein Company do at its beginning? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Heroes of Our Time
A good heart
Dikembe Mutombo grew up in Africa among great poverty and disease. He came to Georgetown University on a scholarship to study medicine--but Coach John Thompson got a look at Dikembe and had a different idea. Dikembe became a star in the NBA, and a citizen of the United States. ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17523.txt | Heroes of Our Time
A good heart
Dikembe Mutombo grew up in Africa among great poverty and disease. He came to Georgetown University on a scholarship to study medicine--but Coach John Thompson got a look at Dikembe and had a different idea. Dikembe became a star in the NBA, and a citizen of the United States. But he ne... | [
". Sell children's music and artwork",
"Make videos to make Julie's own daughter famous",
"Produce safety equipment for children",
"Look for missing and exploited children"
] |
Which is the best title of the report? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
HANGZHOU, China -- Millions of Chinese basketball fans who were upset about the retirement of Yao Ming, are excited to see another even more shining star, Jeremy Lin, rising from the N.B.A and becoming a household name all across China.
"We are amazed by Lin Shuhao's magic performance and should cheer him on,"... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21022.txt | HANGZHOU, China -- Millions of Chinese basketball fans who were upset about the retirement of Yao Ming, are excited to see another even more shining star, Jeremy Lin, rising from the N.B.A and becoming a household name all across China.
"We are amazed by Lin Shuhao's magic performance and should cheer him on," one Inte... | [
"The Secret of Lin's Success",
"A",
"Lin and His Family",
"Chinese Players in N."
] |
Many ionic compounds occur as hydrates, compounds that contain specific ratios of loosely bound water molecules, called waters of hydration. waters of hydration can often be removed simply by doing this? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Many ionic compounds occur as hydrates, compounds that contain specific ratios of loosely bound water molecules, called waters of hydration. waters of hydration can often be removed simply by doing this? | heating | science | null | null | null | melting | cooling | observing | heating | Hydrates Many ionic compounds occur as hydrates, compounds that contain specific ratios of loosely bound water molecules, called waters of hydration. Waters of hydration can often be removed simply by heating. For example, calcium dihydrogen phosphate can form a solid that contains one molecule of water per Ca(H2PO4)2 ... | null | null | null |
A certain species of endangered parrots lives on an island that can be seriously affected by large floods. Which of these is considered a negative impact to the parrot population from flooding? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | A certain species of endangered parrots lives on an island that can be seriously affected by large floods. Which of these is considered a negative impact to the parrot population from flooding?
Choices:
A. a decrease in the availability of food
B. a decrease in populations of predators
C. an increase in suitable nesti... | Correct answer: A | science | Mercury_7247030 | {
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All the following words can describe the girl except _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For years I went to school by bus,so I met many"familiar"strangers.We took the same bus but didn't know each other's names.I used to think it was impossible for us to be true friends.How wrong I was!Smiles from the"nameless"people have changed my thoughts.
The first time I got on the bus,I saw different faces.... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5295.txt | For years I went to school by bus,so I met many"familiar"strangers.We took the same bus but didn't know each other's names.I used to think it was impossible for us to be true friends.How wrong I was!Smiles from the"nameless"people have changed my thoughts.
The first time I got on the bus,I saw different faces.We met,gr... | [
"silent",
"kind",
"proud",
"poor"
] |
Jane's friend lived _ her. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many television programmes are very realistic. One who watches TV often feels that whatever happened in the film could well happen to him. With only a little imagination, every man in the street becomes a thief, a spy or a murderer. Jane had been watching a spy film at her friend's house. In it, a young girl h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5028.txt | Many television programmes are very realistic. One who watches TV often feels that whatever happened in the film could well happen to him. With only a little imagination, every man in the street becomes a thief, a spy or a murderer. Jane had been watching a spy film at her friend's house. In it, a young girl had been f... | [
"very near",
"a short distance away from",
"a long way from",
"next to"
] |
It is considered that potato fries could unite Belgium because they _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Who would have thought that potato fries could unite an entire country? Well, that seems to be the case in Belgium where there is currently a movement to have Belgian potato fries officially recognized as cultural heritage.
The fries are served in a paper cone from a "fritkot", which is a shack or a food truc... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19959.txt | Who would have thought that potato fries could unite an entire country? Well, that seems to be the case in Belgium where there is currently a movement to have Belgian potato fries officially recognized as cultural heritage.
The fries are served in a paper cone from a "fritkot", which is a shack or a food truck. Across... | [
"represent Belgian history",
"are enjoyed by many Belgians",
"make a huge profit each year",
"are recognized by foreigners"
] |
The writer writes the passage mainly by _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A famous study was done in a school by a professor from a university. At the start of the school year, the teachers were given the names of five children. They were told that these five were the most excellent students in the class. But the fact was that these students were only average ,and they were not th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle797.txt | A famous study was done in a school by a professor from a university. At the start of the school year, the teachers were given the names of five children. They were told that these five were the most excellent students in the class. But the fact was that these students were only average ,and they were not the best st... | [
"giving reasons and result",
"giving result and examples",
"describing what he thinks",
"asking and answering questions"
] |
This inverse relationship between solubility and temperature can be understood by looking at a what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | This inverse relationship between solubility and temperature can be understood by looking at a what? | molecular model | science | null | null | null | potassium model | nutrient model | a slide | molecular model | This inverse relationship between solubility and temperature can be understood by looking at a molecular model. Recall that higher temperatures are associated with faster particles. Gas particles are held in solution by attractive interactions with the solvent molecules. If the particles are moving slowly, these attrac... | null | null | null |
A person with tattoos can probably work as _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Having a tattoo can reduce your chance of getting a job, but it depends on where the tattoo is, what it expresses and if the job involves dealing with customers, new research says.
Dr Andrew R Timming told the British Sociological Association conference on work, employment and society in Warwick today that em... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12667.txt | Having a tattoo can reduce your chance of getting a job, but it depends on where the tattoo is, what it expresses and if the job involves dealing with customers, new research says.
Dr Andrew R Timming told the British Sociological Association conference on work, employment and society in Warwick today that employers w... | [
"a doorkeeper",
"a salesman",
"a prison guard",
"a manager"
] |
Sarah is buying Christmas presents for her family. She starts her shopping with a certain amount of money. She buys 2 toy cars for $11 each for her sons. She buys a scarf for $10 for her mother. Then she buys a beanie for $14 for her brother. If she has $7 remaining after purchasing the beanie, how much money did she s... | Before purchasing the beanie, Sarah has $7 + $14 = $<<7+14=21>>21
Before purchasing the scarf, Sarah has $21 + $10 = $<<21+10=31>>31
The total cost of the toy cars is 2 * $11 = $<<2*11=22>>22
Before purchasing the toy cars, Sarah has $31 + $22 = $<<31+22=53>>53
#### 53 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Sarah is buying Christmas presents for her family. She starts her shopping with a certain amount of money. She buys 2 toy cars for $11 each for her sons. She buys a scarf for $10 for her mother. Then she buys a beanie for $14 for her brother. If she has $7 remaining after purchasing the beanie, how much money did she s... | Before purchasing the beanie, Sarah has $7 + $14 = $<<7+14=21>>21
Before purchasing the scarf, Sarah has $21 + $10 = $<<21+10=31>>31
The total cost of the toy cars is 2 * $11 = $<<2*11=22>>22
Before purchasing the toy cars, Sarah has $31 + $22 = $<<31+22=53>>53
#### 53 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
"What is your zodiac animal?" is a question used to find out a person's _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is your zodiac animal? According to the Chinese lunar calendar , 12 animals mark 12 different years. It is the basis of the Chinese zodiac. Nowadays, Chinese zodiac animals have worldwide fame and are increasingly popular among western people.
The zodiac is an important part of Chinese culture. People be... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1645.txt | What is your zodiac animal? According to the Chinese lunar calendar , 12 animals mark 12 different years. It is the basis of the Chinese zodiac. Nowadays, Chinese zodiac animals have worldwide fame and are increasingly popular among western people.
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"name",
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From this passage we learn that _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most Americans think the quality of life for adults under 30 years old, or Generation Y, won't be as good as it is for their baby-boomer parents, according to a new poll.
More than 60 percent of people are pessimistic about the future, and 71 percent of young Americans under 30 said they would rather... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21881.txt | Most Americans think the quality of life for adults under 30 years old, or Generation Y, won't be as good as it is for their baby-boomer parents, according to a new poll.
More than 60 percent of people are pessimistic about the future, and 71 percent of young Americans under 30 said they would rather go back ... | [
"Americans are dissatisfied with the quality of life at present",
"71 percent of Americans are pessimistic about the future.",
"Michael Hogan is executive online editor of CBS News.",
"David Cameron isn't as popular in America as James Cameron"
] |
According to the story, _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Although English is not as 0old as Chinese it is spoken by many people around the world every day. English speakers are always creating new words, and we should be able to know where most words come from.
Sometimes, however, no one may really know where a word comes from. Did you ever think about why hamburger... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1347.txt | Although English is not as 0old as Chinese it is spoken by many people around the world every day. English speakers are always creating new words, and we should be able to know where most words come from.
Sometimes, however, no one may really know where a word comes from. Did you ever think about why hamburgers are cal... | [
"few Americans like hamburgers",
"hamburgers are made with beef",
"hamburgers are made with ham",
"Hamburgers were sold all over the world about a century ago."
] |
The author writes the passage mainly to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I want to talk about the economy.Not "the economy" we hear about endlessly in the news each day and in politicians' speeches.I want to talk about the real economy, the one we live in day by day.
Most people aren't particularly interested in "the economy"."Share prices are flying high; interest rates are soarin... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3785.txt | I want to talk about the economy.Not "the economy" we hear about endlessly in the news each day and in politicians' speeches.I want to talk about the real economy, the one we live in day by day.
Most people aren't particularly interested in "the economy"."Share prices are flying high; interest rates are soaring; the D... | [
"call on us to change our behavior",
"suggest a solution for over-consumption",
"make a distinction between two economies",
"inform us of the effects of economic expansion"
] |
What do we know about hackers? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Computer technology has become a major part of people's lives. This technology has its own special words. One example is the word mouse. A computer mouse is not a small animal that lives in buildings and open fields. It is a small device that you move around on a flat surface in front of a computer. The mouse ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8096.txt | Computer technology has become a major part of people's lives. This technology has its own special words. One example is the word mouse. A computer mouse is not a small animal that lives in buildings and open fields. It is a small device that you move around on a flat surface in front of a computer. The mouse moves the... | [
"They are not computer experts.",
"They don't write software programs.",
"They sometimes try to steal information.",
"They are always bloggers."
] |
What are the three most common elements in the air we breathe? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the three most common elements in the air we breathe? | nitrogen, oxygen and argon | science | null | null | null | argon, oxygen, hydrogen | oxygen, nitrogen, H20 | nitrogen, argon, hydrogen | nitrogen, oxygen and argon | Most nonmetals are poor conductors of heat. In fact, they are such poor conductors of heat that they are often used for insulation. For example, the down filling in this sleeping bag is full of air, which consists primarily of the nonmetal gases oxygen and nitrogen. These gases prevent body heat from escaping to the co... | null | null | null |
Where is Tony reading? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is Mr Brown's family. In his family there are four people:Mr Brown, Mrs Brown, their son Tony and their daughter Sally.
Mr Brown is sitting in a chair. He is reading a newspaper. Mrs Brown is sitting at the desk. She is writing a letter. Tony is lying in the bed. He is reading a storybook. Sally is sittin... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6792.txt | This is Mr Brown's family. In his family there are four people:Mr Brown, Mrs Brown, their son Tony and their daughter Sally.
Mr Brown is sitting in a chair. He is reading a newspaper. Mrs Brown is sitting at the desk. She is writing a letter. Tony is lying in the bed. He is reading a storybook. Sally is sitting on the ... | [
"In a chair.",
"Near the window.",
"In the bed.",
"On the floor."
] |
According to the passage, people are advised _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Three years ago, five parrots were set free in a wild place of Arizona, thousands of miles from the Channel Islands in Jersey where they had been looked after by zookeepers. No evolutionary strategies informed them how to behave in this new landscape of mountainous pine forest unoccupied by their kind for 50 y... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8126.txt | Three years ago, five parrots were set free in a wild place of Arizona, thousands of miles from the Channel Islands in Jersey where they had been looked after by zookeepers. No evolutionary strategies informed them how to behave in this new landscape of mountainous pine forest unoccupied by their kind for 50 years. To ... | [
"to treat wild and caged parrots equally",
"to set up comfortable homes for parrots",
"not to keep wild parrots as pets",
"not to let more parrots go to the wild"
] |
The writer shows his _ by saying"...if I had gotten the job at Montgomery Ward." | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Everything happens for the best,"my mother said whenever I faced disappointment ."If you carry on,one day something good will happen."
Mother was right,as I discovered after graduating from college in 1932,I had decided to try for a job in radio,then work my way up to a sports announcer.I hitchhiked to C... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4961.txt | "Everything happens for the best,"my mother said whenever I faced disappointment ."If you carry on,one day something good will happen."
Mother was right,as I discovered after graduating from college in 1932,I had decided to try for a job in radio,then work my way up to a sports announcer.I hitchhiked to Chicago an... | [
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Without dinoflagellate symbionts, corals lose algal pigments in a process called coral bleaching and eventually die, while corals in turn provide protection, making this what type of relationship?. | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Without dinoflagellate symbionts, corals lose algal pigments in a process called coral bleaching and eventually die, while corals in turn provide protection, making this what type of relationship?. | symbiotic | science | null | null | null | parasitic | idealistic | semantic | symbiotic | Primary Producers/Food Sources Protists are essential sources of nutrition for many other organisms. In some cases, as in plankton, protists are consumed directly. Alternatively, photosynthetic protists serve as producers of nutrition for other organisms. For instance, photosynthetic dinoflagellates called zooxanthella... | null | null | null |
During the most recent voyage of the Starship Conundrum, the spacecraft traveled from Planet X to Planet Y in eight hours less than twice the number of hours in a typical earth day. If the distance between these two planets is 4,000 parsecs, what was the average speed, in parsecs per hour, of the Starship Conundrum du... | Twice the number of hours in a typical earth day is 24*2=<<24*2=48>>48 hours.
Eight hours less than twice the number of hours in a typical earth day is 48-8=<<48-8=40>>40 hours.
If the distance between these two planets is 4,000 parsecs, then the average speed on this voyage was 4000/40=<<4000/40=100>>100 parsecs per h... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | During the most recent voyage of the Starship Conundrum, the spacecraft traveled from Planet X to Planet Y in eight hours less than twice the number of hours in a typical earth day. If the distance between these two planets is 4,000 parsecs, what was the average speed, in parsecs per hour, of the Starship Conundrum du... | Twice the number of hours in a typical earth day is 24*2=<<24*2=48>>48 hours.
Eight hours less than twice the number of hours in a typical earth day is 48-8=<<48-8=40>>40 hours.
If the distance between these two planets is 4,000 parsecs, then the average speed on this voyage was 4000/40=<<4000/40=100>>100 parsecs per h... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
How do Arzi and her team do their research? By | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Even while in a deep sleep, people can still learn brand new information. Sleepers soak in new associations between smells and sounds, knowledge that lingers into the next waking day, researchers report online August 26 in Nature Neuroscience.
The new study is the first to show that entirely new information ca... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6154.txt | Even while in a deep sleep, people can still learn brand new information. Sleepers soak in new associations between smells and sounds, knowledge that lingers into the next waking day, researchers report online August 26 in Nature Neuroscience.
The new study is the first to show that entirely new information can get int... | [
"giving instructions",
"analyzing human brains",
"following the guides of others",
"doing experiments"
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Something supplied by nature that helps support life, including ecosystems as well as minerals and fossil fuels, is called a what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Something supplied by nature that helps support life, including ecosystems as well as minerals and fossil fuels, is called a what? | natural resource | science | null | null | null | visible resource | artificial resource | fluid resource | natural resource | A natural resource is something supplied by nature that helps support life. When you think of natural resources, you may think of minerals and fossil fuels. However, ecosystems and the services they provide are also natural resources. Biodiversity is a natural resource as well. | null | null | null |
What do the suggested activities have in common? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There's always a lot to do to get the kids ready to go back to school, let alone trying to get them excited about the idea. To help your kids get ready, save a few dollars in the process and have some fun with them in the dying days of summer, try a few of these fun filled activities.
*************************... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9656.txt | There's always a lot to do to get the kids ready to go back to school, let alone trying to get them excited about the idea. To help your kids get ready, save a few dollars in the process and have some fun with them in the dying days of summer, try a few of these fun filled activities.
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"Having fun and saving green.",
"Saving money and obeying school rules.",
"Offering food and training skills.",
"Bringing teachers together and saving money."
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The difference between Warwick New York Hotel and others is that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Warwick New York Hotel
This hotel offers you stylish rooms in a quiet neighborhood, just a short walk from some of New York's business streets. It's small. Family-owned hotel with 16 rooms. They provide not only comfortable rooms but also warm smiles and friendly greetings.
The Westpark Inn
The Westpark has 9... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6920.txt | Warwick New York Hotel
This hotel offers you stylish rooms in a quiet neighborhood, just a short walk from some of New York's business streets. It's small. Family-owned hotel with 16 rooms. They provide not only comfortable rooms but also warm smiles and friendly greetings.
The Westpark Inn
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"it offers comfortable rooms",
"its rooms are stylish and modern",
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From the text, we can learn that the writer was _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some time ago I discovered that one of my chairs had a broken leg. I didn't think there would be any difficulty in getting it mended, as there are a lot of antique shops near my home. So I left home one morning carrying the chair with me. I went into the first shop expecting a friendly reception. I was quite... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12095.txt | Some time ago I discovered that one of my chairs had a broken leg. I didn't think there would be any difficulty in getting it mended, as there are a lot of antique shops near my home. So I left home one morning carrying the chair with me. I went into the first shop expecting a friendly reception. I was quite wrong. T... | [
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"smart",
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What type of energy of a system is the sum of the kinetic and potential energies of its atoms and molecules? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of energy of a system is the sum of the kinetic and potential energies of its atoms and molecules? | internal energy u | science | null | null | null | deep energy u | external energy u | primary energy u | internal energy u | Internal Energy U We can think about the internal energy of a system in two different but consistent ways. The first is the atomic and molecular view, which examines the system on the atomic and molecular scale. The internal energy U of a system is the sum of the kinetic and potential energies of its atoms and molecule... | null | null | null |
How is the passage organized? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In-line skating is a fun sport that everyone can enjoy. Follow these safety tips to keep skating safe and fun.
Step 1: Gear up!
Even before you put on your skates, put on all your safety gear .
Step 2: Buckle up!
Strap on your skates. Make sure they fit well and are snugly around your ankles. This helps your a... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1562.txt | In-line skating is a fun sport that everyone can enjoy. Follow these safety tips to keep skating safe and fun.
Step 1: Gear up!
Even before you put on your skates, put on all your safety gear .
Step 2: Buckle up!
Strap on your skates. Make sure they fit well and are snugly around your ankles. This helps your ankles sta... | [
"It tells stories about skating.",
"It gives descriptions of skates.",
"It uses a question-and-answer form.",
"It gives step-by-step instructions."
] |
What is the best title for this reading? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I spent my last vacation trekking in Nepal, a small country in the Himalaya Mountains of Asia. On a trekking vacation, you walk for long distances through the mountains. There are very few roads in Nepal, so trekking is the best way to travel. It's best if you hire a guide . The guides know the best paths to... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5918.txt | I spent my last vacation trekking in Nepal, a small country in the Himalaya Mountains of Asia. On a trekking vacation, you walk for long distances through the mountains. There are very few roads in Nepal, so trekking is the best way to travel. It's best if you hire a guide . The guides know the best paths to take and... | [
"Traveling through Asia",
"The People of Nepal",
"Exercise and Health",
"Walking in the Mountains"
] |
The activity Introduction to Piano is intended for those _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Introduction to Piano
No matter what you do in life, it's always important to start with the basics. Taught by experienced musician Dennis Dykstra, this class will give beginning piano learners an introduction to the keyboard, keys, scales, chords, melodies, and note reading. This class is combined with adult ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8954.txt | Introduction to Piano
No matter what you do in life, it's always important to start with the basics. Taught by experienced musician Dennis Dykstra, this class will give beginning piano learners an introduction to the keyboard, keys, scales, chords, melodies, and note reading. This class is combined with adult class.
Br... | [
"who just begin to learn how to play the piano",
"who are experienced in playing the piano",
"who show interest in teaching the piano lessons",
"who are willing to make the piano for musicians"
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that the writer _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Actually, long-distance bicycle camping is one of the happiest activities I have ever experienced. I generally sleep poorly at night, but in the woods on a tour, I sleep like a baby with the music of insects. In the morning, birds wake me up. I eat a snack before getting up, and then I quickly pack my sleeping... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5091.txt | Actually, long-distance bicycle camping is one of the happiest activities I have ever experienced. I generally sleep poorly at night, but in the woods on a tour, I sleep like a baby with the music of insects. In the morning, birds wake me up. I eat a snack before getting up, and then I quickly pack my sleeping bag, ten... | [
"enjoys a free and pleasant bike ride",
"rides a bike to work every day",
"is afraid to meet animals on the road",
"is unhappy to ride a bike alone"
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Tom plays an online trading card game. His deck has 19 rare cards, 11 uncommon, and 30 commons. The rare cards cost $1, the uncommon are $.50, and the commons are $.25 each. How much did his deck cost? | The rares cost 19*1=$<<19=19>>19
The uncommon cards cost 11*.5=$<<11*.5=5.5>>5.5
The commons cost 30*.25=$<<30*.25=7.5>>7.5
So the total cost 19+5.5+7.5=$<<19+5.5+7.5=32>>32
#### 32 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tom plays an online trading card game. His deck has 19 rare cards, 11 uncommon, and 30 commons. The rare cards cost $1, the uncommon are $.50, and the commons are $.25 each. How much did his deck cost? | The rares cost 19*1=$<<19=19>>19
The uncommon cards cost 11*.5=$<<11*.5=5.5>>5.5
The commons cost 30*.25=$<<30*.25=7.5>>7.5
So the total cost 19+5.5+7.5=$<<19+5.5+7.5=32>>32
#### 32 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
In which city are people most likely to leave fruit in their fridge? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced trends in fruit and vegetable consumption among adults. Since 2000, the CDC has made efforts with goals of getting 75% of Americans to eat two or more servings of fruit a day and 50% of Americans to eat three or more servings of vegetable... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2597.txt | The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently announced trends in fruit and vegetable consumption among adults. Since 2000, the CDC has made efforts with goals of getting 75% of Americans to eat two or more servings of fruit a day and 50% of Americans to eat three or more servings of vegetables a day. ... | [
"In Boston.",
"In New York.",
"In Los Angeles.",
"Not mentioned."
] |
To "hail a cab" means to _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Rush hour traffic is a problem in many big cities around the world. Commuters rush to and from their jobs in cars, buses, subways, trains, and even on bicycles. Large cities in the United States have two rush hours--one in the morning and one in the evening. But in cities in other parts of the world, there are... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1837.txt | Rush hour traffic is a problem in many big cities around the world. Commuters rush to and from their jobs in cars, buses, subways, trains, and even on bicycles. Large cities in the United States have two rush hours--one in the morning and one in the evening. But in cities in other parts of the world, there are four rus... | [
"pay double the normal fare",
"try to get a cab",
"prefer to take taxis",
"to stand at crossroads"
] |
What day of the week is September 27? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It seems that Great Wall is the place to rock. There will be two parties held on the Great Wall this month.
Great Wall I
The latest Great Wall party is sponsored by the Club and electrobeat and held at Jinshanling. Local DJ Mark ,as well as guest Slab from Australia ,Usami and Bobby from Hong Kong will spin th... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7477.txt | It seems that Great Wall is the place to rock. There will be two parties held on the Great Wall this month.
Great Wall I
The latest Great Wall party is sponsored by the Club and electrobeat and held at Jinshanling. Local DJ Mark ,as well as guest Slab from Australia ,Usami and Bobby from Hong Kong will spin the sounds.... | [
"Saturday .",
"Sunday.",
"Weekday.",
"It can't be known."
] |
What three parameters do seismographs measure? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What three parameters do seismographs measure? | strength, length and distance | science | null | null | null | trouble , length and distance | height, width and distance | aging , length and distance | strength, length and distance | Seismograms contain a lot of information about an earthquake: its strength, length and distance. Wave height used to determine the magnitude of the earthquake. The seismogram shows the different arrival times of the seismic waves ( Figure below ). The first waves are P-waves since they are the fastest. S-waves come in ... | null | null | null |
Walt Disney might be _ years old when he got a job in a post office . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Walt Disney was born in 1901. He created the Mickey Mouse in 1927 . It made him very famous . He died in 1966, but his work and his dreams did not die. Now people all over the world enjoy his Mickey Mouse and other cartoons.
Walt Disney was a man who did not _ easily. One summer, he wanted a job in a post
offi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4086.txt | Walt Disney was born in 1901. He created the Mickey Mouse in 1927 . It made him very famous . He died in 1966, but his work and his dreams did not die. Now people all over the world enjoy his Mickey Mouse and other cartoons.
Walt Disney was a man who did not _ easily. One summer, he wanted a job in a post
office, but t... | [
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"22",
"18"
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How can you save money if you visit Disney World according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A trip with your family and friends to Disney World can be one of the best vacations of your life. When you decide to travel to this destination, you can be sure in the knowledge that you are going to have a great time.
Many travelers may be worried about the exorbitant amount of money that one has to pay for ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high56.txt | A trip with your family and friends to Disney World can be one of the best vacations of your life. When you decide to travel to this destination, you can be sure in the knowledge that you are going to have a great time.
Many travelers may be worried about the exorbitant amount of money that one has to pay for a comfort... | [
"By going there in the peak seasons.",
"By staying outside the resort for a week or two.",
"By buying food ahead of time in Disney World.",
"By carrying enough food and drinks."
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Jonathan Bishop believes that the Internet overuse problem can be solved if people _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Caught in the Web
A few months ago, it wasn't unusual for 47-year-old Carla Toebe to spend 15 hours per day online. She'd wake up early, turn on her laptop and chat on Internet dating sites and instant-messaging programs - leaving her bed for only brief intervals. Her household bills piled up, along with the d... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19605.txt | Caught in the Web
A few months ago, it wasn't unusual for 47-year-old Carla Toebe to spend 15 hours per day online. She'd wake up early, turn on her laptop and chat on Internet dating sites and instant-messaging programs - leaving her bed for only brief intervals. Her household bills piled up, along with the dishes and... | [
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"become aware of its serious consequences",
"can realize what is important in life",
"can reach a consensus on its definition"
] |
Which of the following words makes the sentence untrue? The baby was _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There once lived in China a very foolish king and queen. One day the queen had a baby daughter. When they saw their baby, they both cried out, "My goodness! How small it is! It's hairless and toothless! It's a monster!" They sent for all the doctors in the country and ordered them to prepare some medicine for ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22239.txt | There once lived in China a very foolish king and queen. One day the queen had a baby daughter. When they saw their baby, they both cried out, "My goodness! How small it is! It's hairless and toothless! It's a monster!" They sent for all the doctors in the country and ordered them to prepare some medicine for her.
"Whe... | [
"Toothless",
"hairless",
"unusual",
"small"
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Which of the following is TRUE? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Think stars don't move? Think again! When you look at the sky at night, the stars may appear to stay in the same place. But stars are always on the move--they are just so far away that the movement is hard to see.
But some stars move in ways that appear to be strange to be real. In 2005, astronomer Warren Brow... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle350.txt | Think stars don't move? Think again! When you look at the sky at night, the stars may appear to stay in the same place. But stars are always on the move--they are just so far away that the movement is hard to see.
But some stars move in ways that appear to be strange to be real. In 2005, astronomer Warren Brown found o... | [
"Stars never move at all.",
"No star in the galaxy has a fast speed.",
"It's hard to see the stars moving.",
"Brown has never seen something special."
] |
If you place an order for Disney Adventures for five years,how many issues could_you get in all? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bird Talk includes everything you need to know to help keep your bird healthy and active.Get important information on bird healthcare and nutrition,step-by-step training and caging tips. Readers also enjoy color1ful photos,entertaining stories,and a centerfold poster in each monthly issue.
Issues per year:12 ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21932.txt | Bird Talk includes everything you need to know to help keep your bird healthy and active.Get important information on bird healthcare and nutrition,step-by-step training and caging tips. Readers also enjoy color1ful photos,entertaining stories,and a centerfold poster in each monthly issue.
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