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---Where are the pears ? ----They are in | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I have six baskets. Three are big . Three are small . I have some pears and some oranges . I put three pears in each big basket and four oranges in each small basket . The number of oranges is my age .
Question:
---Where are the pears ? ----They are in
Choices:
A. the three big baskets
B. the three small ba... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5636.txt | I have six baskets. Three are big . Three are small . I have some pears and some oranges . I put three pears in each big basket and four oranges in each small basket . The number of oranges is my age . | [
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Bob is children's _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bob Smith is old. He has two big houses and a new car. He has no wife, but he is a father of four children. He has two sons and two daughters. One son is from Canada. His name is Jack. The other is from England. His name is Mike. One of his daughters is from China. Her name is Meimei. She is eleven years o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6516.txt | Bob Smith is old. He has two big houses and a new car. He has no wife, but he is a father of four children. He has two sons and two daughters. One son is from Canada. His name is Jack. The other is from England. His name is Mike. One of his daughters is from China. Her name is Meimei. She is eleven years old. The o... | [
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The Moon orbits Earth at a speed of approximately one kilometer per second. The Moon is kept in orbit by which of the following? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | The Moon orbits Earth at a speed of approximately one kilometer per second. The Moon is kept in orbit by which of the following?
Choices:
A. gravity
B. lunar phases
C. magnetism
D. ocean tides | Correct answer: A | science | MCAS_2006_8_35 | {
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What kind of electricity can you generate with the energy found in flowing water? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What kind of electricity can you generate with the energy found in flowing water? | hydroelectric power | science | null | null | null | transient power | wind energy | electrical power | hydroelectric power | The mechanical energy of rapidly flowing water can turn a turbine and generate electricity. Electricity produced in this way is called hydroelectric power. The water may flow over a waterfall or through a dam. You can see a picture of a dam in the Figure below . A drawback of dams is that they flood land upstream from ... | null | null | null |
How many ways of becoming a good student are mentioned in the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Maybe you are an average student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so. Anyone can become a good student if he or she wants to. Here's how you can be a good student.
Plan your time carefully. When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5464.txt | Maybe you are an average student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so. Anyone can become a good student if he or she wants to. Here's how you can be a good student.
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.Which of the following statements is TRUE? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
NEW YORK (Reuters Health)--Kids who eat better perform better in school, a new study of Nova Scotia fifthgraders confirms.
Students who ate an adequate amount of fruit,vegetables,protein,fiber and other components of a healthy diet were significantly less likely to fail a _ test,Dr.Paul J.Veugelers of the Univ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6987.txt | NEW YORK (Reuters Health)--Kids who eat better perform better in school, a new study of Nova Scotia fifthgraders confirms.
Students who ate an adequate amount of fruit,vegetables,protein,fiber and other components of a healthy diet were significantly less likely to fail a _ test,Dr.Paul J.Veugelers of the University of... | [
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What substance flows over the land from precipitation or melting snow or ice? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What substance flows over the land from precipitation or melting snow or ice? | water | science | null | null | null | air | nitrogen | lava | water | water that flows over the land from precipitation or melting snow or ice. | null | null | null |
Sandra has a box of apples that weighs 120 pounds. She's going to use half the weight in apples to make applesauce. The rest will be used to make apple pies. She needs 4 pounds of apples per pie. How many pies will she be able to make? | The box weighs 120 pounds and she's going to use half of it to make applesauce so she'll use 120/2 = <<120/2=60>>60 pounds for applesauce
The box weighs 120 pounds and she'll use 60 pounds for applesauce so that leaves 120-60 = <<120-60=60>>60 pounds of apples
She has 60 pounds of apples and she needs 4 pounds to make ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Sandra has a box of apples that weighs 120 pounds. She's going to use half the weight in apples to make applesauce. The rest will be used to make apple pies. She needs 4 pounds of apples per pie. How many pies will she be able to make? | The box weighs 120 pounds and she's going to use half of it to make applesauce so she'll use 120/2 = <<120/2=60>>60 pounds for applesauce
The box weighs 120 pounds and she'll use 60 pounds for applesauce so that leaves 120-60 = <<120-60=60>>60 pounds of apples
She has 60 pounds of apples and she needs 4 pounds to make ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
From the passage we know that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The gray-haired lady can't wait to leave the building to search for her dad. Unless watched, she will walk in the streets in an effort to find her father, who died 30 years ago.
Not all cases of Alzheimer's disease look like this, but Alzheimer's is a serious disease that is said to be the fourth or fifth lea... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high266.txt | The gray-haired lady can't wait to leave the building to search for her dad. Unless watched, she will walk in the streets in an effort to find her father, who died 30 years ago.
Not all cases of Alzheimer's disease look like this, but Alzheimer's is a serious disease that is said to be the fourth or fifth leading caus... | [
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"it is still unknown what causes the changes in the brain's nerve fibers",
"nerve fibers in the brain will cause Alzheimer's disease",
"when one suffers from Alzheimer's disease, he will be buried"
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Who went to answer the telephone when it rang? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The telephone rang when Mrs. Gates was cooking lunch. Her son Bruce went to answer the phone. His aunt said she was coming to see them with her daughter that afternoon. Mrs. Gates was happy because she hadn't seen her sister for several months. She knew the girl liked bananas very much, but she was busy in the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2551.txt | The telephone rang when Mrs. Gates was cooking lunch. Her son Bruce went to answer the phone. His aunt said she was coming to see them with her daughter that afternoon. Mrs. Gates was happy because she hadn't seen her sister for several months. She knew the girl liked bananas very much, but she was busy in the kitchen ... | [
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According to the author, how should you treat yourself? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You've heard the saying: if you don't know where you're going, how will you know when you get there. Thousands of successful people attribute (......) most of their success to goal setting. Knowing this, why don't the majority of people set goals?
Goal setting starts within you. You have to believe it's possib... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18338.txt | You've heard the saying: if you don't know where you're going, how will you know when you get there. Thousands of successful people attribute (......) most of their success to goal setting. Knowing this, why don't the majority of people set goals?
Goal setting starts within you. You have to believe it's possible to do ... | [
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"Treat yourself like a hero who can do everything.",
"Treat yourself like a fool who can't achieve anything.",
"Treat yourself like the person you care and love most."
] |
What do people do with the coins in the dumplings? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On New Year's Day, many people eat special food for good luck.
In Spain and some Latin American countries ,people eat twelve grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve--One grape for good luck in each month of the new year.
Chinese people eat dumplings. Some are made with a coin inside. Everyone tries to find the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5349.txt | On New Year's Day, many people eat special food for good luck.
In Spain and some Latin American countries ,people eat twelve grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve--One grape for good luck in each month of the new year.
Chinese people eat dumplings. Some are made with a coin inside. Everyone tries to find the coin for... | [
"They eat it",
"They give it to children",
"They don't eat it",
"They spend it"
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In Zurich, the blowing up of the Boogg symbolizes _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Look to many of history's cultural symbols, and there you'll find an ancestor of Frosty, the snowman in the movie Frozen. It appeared on some of the first postcards, starred in some of the earliest silent movies, and was the subject of a couple of the earliest photos, dating all the way back to the 1800s. I di... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10254.txt | Look to many of history's cultural symbols, and there you'll find an ancestor of Frosty, the snowman in the movie Frozen. It appeared on some of the first postcards, starred in some of the earliest silent movies, and was the subject of a couple of the earliest photos, dating all the way back to the 1800s. I discovered ... | [
"the start of the parade",
"the coming of a longer summer",
"the passing of the winter",
"the success of tradesmen"
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This text is mainly about _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was in the Victorian Era that the novel became the leading form of literature in English. Most writers were more concerned to meet the tastes of the middle class. The best known works of the period included the works of Charles Dickens and the Bronte sisters and others.
Charles Dickens came on the literar... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4152.txt | It was in the Victorian Era that the novel became the leading form of literature in English. Most writers were more concerned to meet the tastes of the middle class. The best known works of the period included the works of Charles Dickens and the Bronte sisters and others.
Charles Dickens came on the literary scene i... | [
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"writing styles in the Victorian Era",
"famous works in the Victorian Era",
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Which can be the title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Book reports and book reviews are similar. Book reports tend to be a little more descriptive (What is this book about?) and book reviews are usually more persuasive (Why a reader should or shouldn't read this book?). They are both a way to think more deeply about a book you've read and to present your understa... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18587.txt | Book reports and book reviews are similar. Book reports tend to be a little more descriptive (What is this book about?) and book reviews are usually more persuasive (Why a reader should or shouldn't read this book?). They are both a way to think more deeply about a book you've read and to present your understanding.
... | [
"How to Comment on a Book",
"How to Write a Book Report",
"What is a Book Report About",
"What makes a Book Review"
] |
What is the importance of the finding? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dyslexia is a learning disorder, it interferes with the ability to recognise words, and for some readers to understand what they have read.
Experts say dyslexia affects about five to ten percent of the population of the United State. Researchers have long known that people with dyslexia write or read words and... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6361.txt | Dyslexia is a learning disorder, it interferes with the ability to recognise words, and for some readers to understand what they have read.
Experts say dyslexia affects about five to ten percent of the population of the United State. Researchers have long known that people with dyslexia write or read words and letters ... | [
"The finding will prove video games are not necessarily bad for children.",
"People with Dyslexia will be cured by playing video games.",
"People with Dyslexia will not be made fun of by others.",
"The finding may have an effect on the way to teach dyslexic children how to read."
] |
The writer believes that bad behavior among the children of mothers who do not work is _ among the children of working mothers. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Modern society cannot well do without the contribution that women can make in the professions and other kinds of work. There is a serious shortage of nurses and teachers, to mention only two of the occupations followed by women. It is a waste to give years of training at public expense only to have the qualifi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1095.txt | Modern society cannot well do without the contribution that women can make in the professions and other kinds of work. There is a serious shortage of nurses and teachers, to mention only two of the occupations followed by women. It is a waste to give years of training at public expense only to have the qualified teache... | [
"possibly less than",
"about the same as",
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Thirty-six marbles are divided between Mario and Manny in the ratio 4:5. If Manny decided to give 2 marbles to his brother, how many marbles does Manny have now? | The marbles are divided into 4 + 5 = <<4+5=9>>9 parts.
Each part consists 36/9 = <<36/9=4>>4 marbles.
So Manny had 5 parts x 4 = <<5*4=20>>20 marbles.
After giving 2 marbles to his brother, he now has 20 - 2 = <<20-2=18>>18 marbles left.
#### 18 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Thirty-six marbles are divided between Mario and Manny in the ratio 4:5. If Manny decided to give 2 marbles to his brother, how many marbles does Manny have now? | The marbles are divided into 4 + 5 = <<4+5=9>>9 parts.
Each part consists 36/9 = <<36/9=4>>4 marbles.
So Manny had 5 parts x 4 = <<5*4=20>>20 marbles.
After giving 2 marbles to his brother, he now has 20 - 2 = <<20-2=18>>18 marbles left.
#### 18 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What is light with wavelengths shorter than visible light called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is light with wavelengths shorter than visible light called? | ultraviolet light | science | null | null | null | radio waves | weathering light | infrared light | ultraviolet light | Light with wavelengths shorter than visible light is called ultraviolet light . The term ultraviolet means “above violet. ” Ultraviolet light is the range of light waves that have shorter wavelengths and higher frequencies than violet light in the visible range of light. With higher frequencies than visible light, ultr... | null | null | null |
It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When people talk of a virus these days, chances are that they are talking about computer virus that have the power wipe out all the valuable work people may have stored in their computers. Imagine, the virus has the power to make military systems, giant banks, airports, hospitals and traffic system come to sto... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2312.txt | When people talk of a virus these days, chances are that they are talking about computer virus that have the power wipe out all the valuable work people may have stored in their computers. Imagine, the virus has the power to make military systems, giant banks, airports, hospitals and traffic system come to stop!
What d... | [
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"people should be careful when receiving e-mails",
"people find it difficult to use electronic equipment correctly",
"having electronic money accounts brings people a lot of convenience"
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What are the newest, outer layers of secondary xylem called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the newest, outer layers of secondary xylem called? | sapwood | science | null | null | null | vascular | bark | fibrous | sapwood | null | null | null | |
What do the cities Florence,Paris,Amsterdam and Madrid have in common? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Florence,Italy
Who should go:Art lovers;Renaissance historians;leather handbag shoppers with high credit limits.
When to go:Spring or fall.Travellers usually avoid summer in Florence.
Paris,France
Who should go:Starving artists;Henry Miler fans;traditional food lovers.
When to go:Spring is the best time.That's... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13915.txt | Florence,Italy
Who should go:Art lovers;Renaissance historians;leather handbag shoppers with high credit limits.
When to go:Spring or fall.Travellers usually avoid summer in Florence.
Paris,France
Who should go:Starving artists;Henry Miler fans;traditional food lovers.
When to go:Spring is the best time.That's what the... | [
"They are all great cities for female shoppers.",
"They are all famous for their traditional food.",
"They are all great cities for art lovers.",
"They are all famous for cigars."
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In American universities, it is popular for professors to _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every Thursday afternoon,my art history class meets not in our usual lecture hall but in the Yale University Art Gallery.
We spend our one-hour class discussing two or three of the paintings,many of which are by artists that we have already studied in class.
The professor begins by selecting one work o... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21965.txt | Every Thursday afternoon,my art history class meets not in our usual lecture hall but in the Yale University Art Gallery.
We spend our one-hour class discussing two or three of the paintings,many of which are by artists that we have already studied in class.
The professor begins by selecting one work of art.Aft... | [
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"teach their lectures through real world experiences",
"ask their students to memorize the texts",
"share their experiences with the students"
] |
What is the author's tone when he discusses the connection between scientists' research and babies' play? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A scientist working at her lab bench and a six-old baby playing with his food might seem to have little in common.After all,the scientist is engaged in serious research to uncover the very nature of the physical world,and the baby is,well, just playing...right?Perhaps,but some developmental psychologists have ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13734.txt | A scientist working at her lab bench and a six-old baby playing with his food might seem to have little in common.After all,the scientist is engaged in serious research to uncover the very nature of the physical world,and the baby is,well, just playing...right?Perhaps,but some developmental psychologists have argued th... | [
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"Confused.",
"Confidence.",
"Cautious."
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When Christmas Day is coming, the parents _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
December 25 is Christmas Day . Christmas is an important holiday in many countries. On Christmas Day, most families get together for a big dinner. They give presents to each other and visit friends. The Christmas tree is an important part of the Christmas holiday. Most families buy trees. The families decorate... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle88.txt | December 25 is Christmas Day . Christmas is an important holiday in many countries. On Christmas Day, most families get together for a big dinner. They give presents to each other and visit friends. The Christmas tree is an important part of the Christmas holiday. Most families buy trees. The families decorate the tre... | [
"usually tell their children that Father Christmas isn't real",
"tell their children that Father Christmas comes during the night and brings presents to good children",
"sometimes tell their children that Father Christmas comes during the day",
"often tell their children that Father Christmas gives presents t... |
The Japanese girl knows _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know the girl in a hat with flowers on it? Her name is Yinzi. She is a nice Japanese girl, my new friend. She is in our class, studying Chinese.
I like Yinzi. I don't know Japanese, and Yinzi doesn't know Chinese. We know some English. We are the same age. In the same class we have the same interests .... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle583.txt | Do you know the girl in a hat with flowers on it? Her name is Yinzi. She is a nice Japanese girl, my new friend. She is in our class, studying Chinese.
I like Yinzi. I don't know Japanese, and Yinzi doesn't know Chinese. We know some English. We are the same age. In the same class we have the same interests . We like ... | [
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"some English",
"little Japanese",
"A and B"
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What might be the most suitable title for the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Supermarkets are trying out new computers that make shopping carts more intelligent. _ will help shoppers find paper cups or toilet soap, and keep a record of the bill.
The touch-screen devices are on show at the Food Marketing Institute's exhibition here this week, "These devices are able to create value and... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20076.txt | Supermarkets are trying out new computers that make shopping carts more intelligent. _ will help shoppers find paper cups or toilet soap, and keep a record of the bill.
The touch-screen devices are on show at the Food Marketing Institute's exhibition here this week, "These devices are able to create value and get you ... | [
"New age for supermarkets",
"Concierge and Shopping Buddy",
"New computers make shopping carts smarter",
"Touch-screen devices make shopping enjoyable"
] |
Barney's grocery store sold out all of its items at the beginning of the pandemic, so they ordered extra items to restock the shelves. However, they ended up ordering far too much and have to keep the leftover items in the storeroom. If they ordered 4458 items, sold another 1561 items that day, and have 575 items in th... | Barney's grocery store started with 0 items + 4458 they ordered = <<0+4458=4458>>4458 items total.
That day they sold 1561 items, so 4458 total - 1561 sold = <<4458-1561=2897>>2897 items.
If there are 575 items in the storeroom, then there are 575 + 2897 = <<575+2897=3472>>3472 items in the whole store.
#### 3,472 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Barney's grocery store sold out all of its items at the beginning of the pandemic, so they ordered extra items to restock the shelves. However, they ended up ordering far too much and have to keep the leftover items in the storeroom. If they ordered 4458 items, sold another 1561 items that day, and have 575 items in th... | Barney's grocery store started with 0 items + 4458 they ordered = <<0+4458=4458>>4458 items total.
That day they sold 1561 items, so 4458 total - 1561 sold = <<4458-1561=2897>>2897 items.
If there are 575 items in the storeroom, then there are 575 + 2897 = <<575+2897=3472>>3472 items in the whole store.
#### 3,472 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What would be the best title of the text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For anyone still doubting the belief that our emotions impact our physical health, a new study from New Zealand should be able to settle the matter. It reports that the physical wounds of healthy seniors healed more quickly if they wrote about their most upsetting experiences.
This confirms the results of a 20... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19047.txt | For anyone still doubting the belief that our emotions impact our physical health, a new study from New Zealand should be able to settle the matter. It reports that the physical wounds of healthy seniors healed more quickly if they wrote about their most upsetting experiences.
This confirms the results of a 2010 study,... | [
"Sharing with others can reduce stress.",
"Skin biopsies are likely to cause wounds.",
"Expressive writing heals physical wounds.",
"Upsetting experiences impact our emotions."
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Most people liked to buy books in the shop because _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Green once worked in a big company.He was quite busy so that he couldn't do any reading.So he gave up his job and opened a bookshop in the center of the town.It wasn't big but all the books were nice and most people liked to buy some there.When the shop was closed,he could read at home.He knew a lot and ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6479.txt | Mr. Green once worked in a big company.He was quite busy so that he couldn't do any reading.So he gave up his job and opened a bookshop in the center of the town.It wasn't big but all the books were nice and most people liked to buy some there.When the shop was closed,he could read at home.He knew a lot and many lear... | [
"the bookshop was in the center of the town",
"all the books were nice cookbooks",
"it was very large",
"the books there were all good for people"
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. White sold kinds of machines to farmers, which he thought was not really a very exciting job, but he had always been interested in traveling on business.
He had a big car, and usually enjoyed driving it long distances, but he was also quite satisfied to go by train sometimes, especially when the weather wa... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18891.txt | Mr. White sold kinds of machines to farmers, which he thought was not really a very exciting job, but he had always been interested in traveling on business.
He had a big car, and usually enjoyed driving it long distances, but he was also quite satisfied to go by train sometimes, especially when the weather was bad. He... | [
"Mr. White liked his job very much",
"the local man didn't give Mr. White advice",
"Mr. White wasn't afraid of driving in the rain",
"the local didn't know which hotel was better"
] |
How did the author feel when she made the presentation? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The other day, I received a most unexpected message in response to one of my essays:I am so proud of you and all you have accomplished. I shared your opinion ...
It was signed Margaret Leibfried, who was my English teacher -- a teacher who appeared at a vital point in my life and helped me believe that I cou... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high792.txt | The other day, I received a most unexpected message in response to one of my essays:I am so proud of you and all you have accomplished. I shared your opinion ...
It was signed Margaret Leibfried, who was my English teacher -- a teacher who appeared at a vital point in my life and helped me believe that I could become... | [
"Comfortable.",
"sad.",
"Nervous.",
"Confident."
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When you finish counting"one-thousand-three",you have . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wearing seat belt is,of course,the first step to safe driving.These additional measures might also save your life.
Count to three.Keeping up enough space between your car and others is extreme1y necessary.Jim Clark,a California driving instructor,suggests a least amount of three seconds'following distance.To f... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15090.txt | Wearing seat belt is,of course,the first step to safe driving.These additional measures might also save your life.
Count to three.Keeping up enough space between your car and others is extreme1y necessary.Jim Clark,a California driving instructor,suggests a least amount of three seconds'following distance.To figure thi... | [
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"kept three seconds'distance from other cars",
"counted a lot of numbers",
"kept a long distance from the object"
] |
Why did the student continue to ask the question about the writer's being a teacher? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many years ago my student asked me the question, "Mrs. Kindred, why do you teach?" Without taking time to reflect, I answered, "Because someday I might say something that might make a difference in someone's life." Even though I was sincere, that wasn't a very good answer and my student didn't let it slide.
"L... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7849.txt | Many years ago my student asked me the question, "Mrs. Kindred, why do you teach?" Without taking time to reflect, I answered, "Because someday I might say something that might make a difference in someone's life." Even though I was sincere, that wasn't a very good answer and my student didn't let it slide.
"Let me get... | [
"Because he thought her answer was unbelievable.",
"Because the writer was insincere.",
"Because the student was naughty.",
"Because the answer was difficult to understand."
] |
The best title for this passage would probably be _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The combined sales of the 100 largest foreign investing companies in the U.S. increased by 40% in the two years between 1987 and 1989, and the number has continued to increase steadily. In 1990, South Africa proved to be the largest financial investor in the U.S., controlling about $19.2 billion in sales. The ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6899.txt | The combined sales of the 100 largest foreign investing companies in the U.S. increased by 40% in the two years between 1987 and 1989, and the number has continued to increase steadily. In 1990, South Africa proved to be the largest financial investor in the U.S., controlling about $19.2 billion in sales. The Netherlan... | [
"Foreign Investors in the U.S.",
"Why Foreign Investors Like the U.S.",
"Foreign Business Is Growing in the U.S.",
"The 100 Top Largest Companies in the U.S."
] |
What shocked Dawn Bonfield most? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Dawn Bonfield, the former chief executive of the Women's Engineering Society, ran a stand recently at a big military air show, she was in for a shock.
There were around 900 _ among the crowd and Ms Bonfield says, "I'm saying to all these girls, 'Do you know about engineering, would you like to be an engin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15044.txt | When Dawn Bonfield, the former chief executive of the Women's Engineering Society, ran a stand recently at a big military air show, she was in for a shock.
There were around 900 _ among the crowd and Ms Bonfield says, "I'm saying to all these girls, 'Do you know about engineering, would you like to be an engineer, have... | [
"There were so many girls at the show.",
"Many girls had run off before seeing her.",
"Girls didn't know anything about engineering.",
"Girls paid no attention to engineering."
] |
What kind of music does the writer like? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If someone asks me: "Do you like music?" I'm sure I will answer him or her: "Of course, I do." Because I think music is an important part of our lives.
Different people have different ideas about music. For me, I like rock music because it's so exciting. And my favorite rock band, the "Fox Ladies is one of t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7699.txt | If someone asks me: "Do you like music?" I'm sure I will answer him or her: "Of course, I do." Because I think music is an important part of our lives.
Different people have different ideas about music. For me, I like rock music because it's so exciting. And my favorite rock band, the "Fox Ladies is one of the most f... | [
"Rock and pop music",
"Rock and dance music",
"Jazz and country music",
"Jazz music and pop music"
] |
What is the measure of electric current? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the measure of electric current? | ampheres | science | null | null | null | volts | intensity | watts | ampheres | One advantage of anaerobic respiration is obvious. It lets organisms live in places where there is little or no oxygen. Such places include deep water, soil, and the digestive tracts of animals such as humans (see Figure below ). | null | null | null |
You can get a better mark if _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Very few people look forward to and enjoy exams. That doesn't have to mean that you should be afraid of them, though. The following tips will help you get through that terrible exam period.
Here are eight steps to help you during exams:
1. Make sure you know how much time you will have in the exam, and how man... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12693.txt | Very few people look forward to and enjoy exams. That doesn't have to mean that you should be afraid of them, though. The following tips will help you get through that terrible exam period.
Here are eight steps to help you during exams:
1. Make sure you know how much time you will have in the exam, and how many questio... | [
"you spend all of your time on questions that you are not good at",
"you discuss the answers with your friends after exams",
"you go over your notes carefully for the exam",
"you spend most of your time on questions that you know well"
] |
What is the favorite free time activity of people in the UK? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People in the UK spend their free time in different ways. They usually use it to relax. They spend a lot of their free time at home. The most popular activity is watching TV. People in the UK watch TV for about 25 hours a week. They often record programs so they can watch them later. Reading is also a popula... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6874.txt | People in the UK spend their free time in different ways. They usually use it to relax. They spend a lot of their free time at home. The most popular activity is watching TV. People in the UK watch TV for about 25 hours a week. They often record programs so they can watch them later. Reading is also a popular way of ... | [
"Reading.",
"Watching TV.",
"Doing sports.",
"Playing with their pets."
] |
We can learn from the passage that_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here are some introductions to four strong women in the world.
Park Geun-hye, President of South Korea
On Wednesday, South Koreans chose the daughter of South Korea's Cold War strongman Park Chung-hee as the country's next President. Park, the 60-year-old leader of the conservative Saenuri Party, defeated 59-y... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24151.txt | Here are some introductions to four strong women in the world.
Park Geun-hye, President of South Korea
On Wednesday, South Koreans chose the daughter of South Korea's Cold War strongman Park Chung-hee as the country's next President. Park, the 60-year-old leader of the conservative Saenuri Party, defeated 59-year-old l... | [
"Park Chung-hee defeated Moon Jae-in by about 3.5%",
"Merkel is the first person to have become Chancellor of Germany",
"Hillary Clinton travelled most among all Secretaries of State in USA",
"Aung San Suu Kyi remained under house arrest from 1989 to 2012"
] |
Ashleigh mentions all the following things EXCEPT _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jason
What I like best is seeing Arsenal win and playing football. If I am feeling sad I will play a football game on my Play Station 2. The best day I have ever had was when I finished first in the 800-metre race at my secondary school. It was a school record, although I didn't know that at the time. My famil... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15283.txt | Jason
What I like best is seeing Arsenal win and playing football. If I am feeling sad I will play a football game on my Play Station 2. The best day I have ever had was when I finished first in the 800-metre race at my secondary school. It was a school record, although I didn't know that at the time. My family makes m... | [
"to make other people happy",
"to play football with friends",
"to hang out with friends",
"to be lively and funny"
] |
The English soccer star David Beckham is mentioned in the article to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can dogs help with OCD?
You might watch and laugh when your dog chases its tail because it looks cute. But did you know that, even though it might appear like a fun game, it could mean your pet is sick?
Researchers have found that if a dog runs after its tail, chases cars and barks at flies that are not there... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22442.txt | Can dogs help with OCD?
You might watch and laugh when your dog chases its tail because it looks cute. But did you know that, even though it might appear like a fun game, it could mean your pet is sick?
Researchers have found that if a dog runs after its tail, chases cars and barks at flies that are not there, it may ... | [
"show the trouble caused by OCD",
"give an example of the symptoms of OCD",
"prove stars are more likely to get OCD",
"show how OCD affects family life"
] |
The author writes this note to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Mr. Wang,
Someone comes to the office to see you in the morning, but you and your wife are out. He comes here at 10am. Because he is very busy, he goes away half an hour later. He tells me that he is your classmate at college . Now he teaches Chinese in a high school in this city and he lives near the N... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle798.txt | Dear Mr. Wang,
Someone comes to the office to see you in the morning, but you and your wife are out. He comes here at 10am. Because he is very busy, he goes away half an hour later. He tells me that he is your classmate at college . Now he teaches Chinese in a high school in this city and he lives near the No. 6 Midd... | [
"Mr. Wang",
"Mr. Wang's wife",
"Mr. Wang's classmate",
"me"
] |
The text is written mainly _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Call it proof of how carefully students court college admissions offices these days :thank-you notes have become the new trend .
Tank the one that came with M &Ms to match Lehigh University's school color1s of brown and white ,and with the applicant's name inscribed on the candy .She thanked officials for h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20092.txt | Call it proof of how carefully students court college admissions offices these days :thank-you notes have become the new trend .
Tank the one that came with M &Ms to match Lehigh University's school color1s of brown and white ,and with the applicant's name inscribed on the candy .She thanked officials for her interv... | [
"to analyze how fierce the competition is to get in a good college",
"to teach you how to court college admissions office",
"to report on a recent trend in college admissions in the US",
"to give information about different top American colleges"
] |
The local governments reward the developers by _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In China ,with the development of society, more and more people are annoyed at the continually rising house prices. They want to know who is to blame for it. Local governments,developers and speculators share a vested interest in it. People who are really in need of homes are most likely to suffer heavy lo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21427.txt | In China ,with the development of society, more and more people are annoyed at the continually rising house prices. They want to know who is to blame for it. Local governments,developers and speculators share a vested interest in it. People who are really in need of homes are most likely to suffer heavy losses.
Man... | [
"making favorable policies",
"allowing sales in advance",
"providing enough buyers",
"offering enough land"
] |
The author mentions a short film about the Tacoma Narrows Bridge to show _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wind turbines are efficient sources of cheap energy but also a source of concern as their huge spinning blades frequently kill birds and bats. A new type of wind generator developed in Spain offers a creative solution to that problem.
In 2002, Spanish inventor David Yanez saw a short film about the Tacoma Na... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11520.txt | Wind turbines are efficient sources of cheap energy but also a source of concern as their huge spinning blades frequently kill birds and bats. A new type of wind generator developed in Spain offers a creative solution to that problem.
In 2002, Spanish inventor David Yanez saw a short film about the Tacoma Narrows Bri... | [
"what the initial philosophy or spirit was",
"what inspired Yanez to create the generator",
"how the bridge was destroyed in strong wind",
"how wind creates powerful vibrations"
] |
The author asked his students to write about their families because he wanted them to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a teacher, I always think it right to teach my students to write about their true feelings and real experiences. But once I was puzzled about this.
After explaining a text one day, I asked my students to write a passage about their families. All the students wrote quite well but the best of them all was the... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1306.txt | As a teacher, I always think it right to teach my students to write about their true feelings and real experiences. But once I was puzzled about this.
After explaining a text one day, I asked my students to write a passage about their families. All the students wrote quite well but the best of them all was the one writ... | [
"speak out open-heartedly",
"tell him some stories about themselves",
"make up some stories about themselves",
"say something good to him"
] |
Which one is Yiqiong Zhang's dream? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently, China Dream has been the subject of a public topic. Although it is quite common for Chinese people to dream of a developed China, most people also have their own dreams. I interviewed several young Chinese students with higher US educational backgrounds. They all had their own dreams for their native... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3264.txt | Recently, China Dream has been the subject of a public topic. Although it is quite common for Chinese people to dream of a developed China, most people also have their own dreams. I interviewed several young Chinese students with higher US educational backgrounds. They all had their own dreams for their native country.... | [
"Having an equal chance for the young in China.",
"Having the best education for her children.",
"Managing a bookstore or a flower shop in her middle ages.",
"Taking a four weeks' vacation every year."
] |
We feel unhappy when _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sometimes we feel good, such as when we get good grades or when something good happens. Sometimes we feel bad, such as when we argue with our classmates or when the teachers criticize us. Both kinds of feelings are common. Of course, we all enjoy good feelings, but when we feel unhappy, sometimes we don't know... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3559.txt | Sometimes we feel good, such as when we get good grades or when something good happens. Sometimes we feel bad, such as when we argue with our classmates or when the teachers criticize us. Both kinds of feelings are common. Of course, we all enjoy good feelings, but when we feel unhappy, sometimes we don't know what to ... | [
"we get good grades",
"everything goes well",
"someone is proud of us",
"we have a fight with our classmates"
] |
Which statement is right according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Happy birthday
The China National Opera (CNO) will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday.
Different generations of CNO vocalists, like Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei, will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chinese operas like The White-haired GM and The Hundred Bride, as we... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9484.txt | Happy birthday
The China National Opera (CNO) will give a concert to celebrate its 50th birthday.
Different generations of CNO vocalists, like Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei, will present the concert which will feature both songs from famous Chinese operas like The White-haired GM and The Hundred Bride, as well as, ar... | [
"Li Guangxi, Yao Hong and Ma Mei stand for the same generation of CNO vocalists.",
"Rigoletto is a famous piece on the theme of the moon.",
"Lofty Mountain and Flowing River is a traditional Chinese music.",
"Zhou Yaokun will play solos and Fan Weiqing will cooperate with the folk music orchestra."
] |
The director of Away from it all believes that the series helps young people deal with _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A TV series in England,Away from it all,has surprised everyone by becoming a success with young people across the country. Its success is surprising because the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV today. There are also... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3311.txt | A TV series in England,Away from it all,has surprised everyone by becoming a success with young people across the country. Its success is surprising because the series is about the relaxing lifestyles of people who live in the country. There is none of the action that we usually see on TV today. There are also no stres... | [
"simple stories",
"stress",
"busy life",
"exams"
] |
How do mammals ventilate their lungs? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How do mammals ventilate their lungs? | negative pressure breathing | science | null | null | null | negative pressure vocalizing | negative combination breathing | negative atmospheric breathing | negative pressure breathing | null | null | null | |
What is the common term for water in its solid state? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the common term for water in its solid state? | ice | science | null | null | null | vapor | precipitation | sea | ice | null | null | null | |
There were 10000 spectators at a basketball match. 7000 of them were men. Of the remaining spectators, there were 5 times as many children as women. How many children were there? | There were 10000 - 7000 = <<10000-7000=3000>>3000 women and children.
There were 3000 ÷ (5+1) = <<3000/(5+1)=500>>500 women.
There are 500 × 5 = <<500*5=2500>>2500 children at the basketball match.
#### 2500 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There were 10000 spectators at a basketball match. 7000 of them were men. Of the remaining spectators, there were 5 times as many children as women. How many children were there? | There were 10000 - 7000 = <<10000-7000=3000>>3000 women and children.
There were 3000 ÷ (5+1) = <<3000/(5+1)=500>>500 women.
There are 500 × 5 = <<500*5=2500>>2500 children at the basketball match.
#### 2500 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
This selection says that the work of removing stones _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In some parts of the United States, farming is easy. But farming has always been difficult in the northeastern corner of the country, which is called New England.
New England has many trees and thin, rocky soil. Anyone who has wanted to start a new farm there has had to work very hard. The first job has be... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20222.txt | In some parts of the United States, farming is easy. But farming has always been difficult in the northeastern corner of the country, which is called New England.
New England has many trees and thin, rocky soil. Anyone who has wanted to start a new farm there has had to work very hard. The first job has been cuttin... | [
"must be done again and again",
"is usually done during the winter",
"was more difficult before machines were used",
"is easy after machines were used"
] |
In which way did the use of forks spread? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Forks trace their origins back to the ancient Greeks. Forks at that time were fairly large with two tines that aided in the cutting of meat in the kitchen. The tines prevented meat from twisting or moving during cutting and allowed food to slide off more easily than it would with a knife.
By the 7th century... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23034.txt | Forks trace their origins back to the ancient Greeks. Forks at that time were fairly large with two tines that aided in the cutting of meat in the kitchen. The tines prevented meat from twisting or moving during cutting and allowed food to slide off more easily than it would with a knife.
By the 7th century A.D., ro... | [
"Middle EastaGreeceaEnglandaItalyaFrance",
"GreeceaMiddle EastaItalyaFranceaEngland",
"GreeceaMiddle EastaFranceaItalyaGermany",
"Middle EastaFranceaEnglandaItalyaGermany"
] |
Why is Chloris Noelke-Olson enjoying bluegrass music the old-fashioned way? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every Sunday morning, as most people line up outside neighborhood breakfast spots, watch TV news shows, or head for church, Chloris Noelke-Olson is tuning up her fiddle . She is preparing to enjoy bluegrass music the old-fashioned way: with friends, at home, for free.
" To be able to play with other people f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23637.txt | Every Sunday morning, as most people line up outside neighborhood breakfast spots, watch TV news shows, or head for church, Chloris Noelke-Olson is tuning up her fiddle . She is preparing to enjoy bluegrass music the old-fashioned way: with friends, at home, for free.
" To be able to play with other people face to fa... | [
"Because she likes playing musical instruments.",
"Because she wants to provide free music for her friends.",
"Because she doesn't like talking on her cellphone.",
"Because she likes to form a close connection with people."
] |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOTtrue ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Massachusetts-based Merriam-Webster Inc. said "w00t" reflects a new direction in the American language led by a generation raised on video games and mobile phone text-messaging. It's like saying "yay," the dictionary said. "It could be after a triumph or for no reason at all," Merriam-Webster said.
Visitors t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20100.txt | Massachusetts-based Merriam-Webster Inc. said "w00t" reflects a new direction in the American language led by a generation raised on video games and mobile phone text-messaging. It's like saying "yay," the dictionary said. "It could be after a triumph or for no reason at all," Merriam-Webster said.
Visitors to Merriam... | [
"Merriam-Webster's Web site did the survey of words of the year at least twice.",
"The two surveys didn't get the same result of words of the year.",
"This year's list included words mainly selected from some Asian countries.",
"The top three words of the year produced by California-based Global Language Moni... |
Bailey needs to buy 2 new sets of towels for the guest bathroom and 4 new sets for her master bathroom. The set of towels for the guest bathroom are $40.00 each and the master bathroom set is $50.00 each. The store is currently offering 20% off so how much will Bailey spend on towel sets? | She needs 2 sets of guest towels that are $40.00 each so that’s 2*40 = $<<2*40=80.00>>80.00
She needs 4 sets of master bath towels that are $50.00 each so that’s 4*50 = $<<4*50=200.00>>200.00
Together, the towels will cost 80+200 = $<<80+200=280.00>>280.00
The store is offering 20% off of her $280.00 towels so that’s 2... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Bailey needs to buy 2 new sets of towels for the guest bathroom and 4 new sets for her master bathroom. The set of towels for the guest bathroom are $40.00 each and the master bathroom set is $50.00 each. The store is currently offering 20% off so how much will Bailey spend on towel sets? | She needs 2 sets of guest towels that are $40.00 each so that’s 2*40 = $<<2*40=80.00>>80.00
She needs 4 sets of master bath towels that are $50.00 each so that’s 4*50 = $<<4*50=200.00>>200.00
Together, the towels will cost 80+200 = $<<80+200=280.00>>280.00
The store is offering 20% off of her $280.00 towels so that’s 2... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Can we communicate with each other without words? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You speak,write a letter,and make a telephone call. Your words carry a message. People communicate with words. Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you raise your hand in class,the teacher kno... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7591.txt | You speak,write a letter,and make a telephone call. Your words carry a message. People communicate with words. Do you think you can communicate without words? A smile on your face shows you are happy or friendly. Tears in your eyes tell others that you are sad. When you raise your hand in class,the teacher knows you wa... | [
"No, it's impossible.",
"No, we can't.",
"Yes, sometimes we can.",
"Yes, we always do so."
] |
A vampire drains three people a week. His best friend is a werewolf who eats five people a week, but only fresh ones, never drained ones. How many weeks will a village of 72 people last them both? | The vampire and werewolf need 3 + 5 = <<3+5=8>>8 people a week.
A village of 72 people will last them both 72 / 8 = <<72/8=9>>9 weeks.
#### 9 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A vampire drains three people a week. His best friend is a werewolf who eats five people a week, but only fresh ones, never drained ones. How many weeks will a village of 72 people last them both? | The vampire and werewolf need 3 + 5 = <<3+5=8>>8 people a week.
A village of 72 people will last them both 72 / 8 = <<72/8=9>>9 weeks.
#### 9 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Who will NOT naturally expect attention according to Radwan? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How many times do you check your Moments or Facebook page in a day to see whether your latest post has got another "like" or "thumbs up"?
Although you might be embarrassed to admit how many times you do this, don't worry. Psychological findings have shown it's completely normal.
In fact, the pleasure we derive... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14071.txt | How many times do you check your Moments or Facebook page in a day to see whether your latest post has got another "like" or "thumbs up"?
Although you might be embarrassed to admit how many times you do this, don't worry. Psychological findings have shown it's completely normal.
In fact, the pleasure we derive from g... | [
"People who are living with their parents.",
"Those who lack social recognition.",
"People who are the focus of attention.",
"Those who want to blanket what they've done."
] |
What's the purpose of the Summit ? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Coal mines claim (...) more lives
A COAL mine blast in Jixi, Helongjiang, left more than 100 miners dead on Thursday .Ten mines in Jixi were ordered to stop production. The government has tried to shut down thousands of small, illegal mines in the country that do not meet safety standards.
MIDDLE EAST
Bom... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8575.txt | Coal mines claim (...) more lives
A COAL mine blast in Jixi, Helongjiang, left more than 100 miners dead on Thursday .Ten mines in Jixi were ordered to stop production. The government has tried to shut down thousands of small, illegal mines in the country that do not meet safety standards.
MIDDLE EAST
Bombers cont... | [
"to strengthen the global economic growth and helping some poor African countries.",
"To make these eight countries much more powerful.",
"To help some African president to strengthen their economic growth.",
"Kofi Annan will have an important speech on world issues."
] |
A child who hasn't learned English before can choose _ to develop confidence and fluency in English communication. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tree House
The Tree House program is for students with an English or bilingual preschool background. Foreign teachers further develop students' natural English speaking skills from 1st through 6th grades in a total immersion environment. The program is theme-based with different units or themes per semester. E... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4895.txt | Tree House
The Tree House program is for students with an English or bilingual preschool background. Foreign teachers further develop students' natural English speaking skills from 1st through 6th grades in a total immersion environment. The program is theme-based with different units or themes per semester. Each unit ... | [
"Tree House",
"Theme-based and Honors Courses",
"Step Ahead",
"Jump Into English, Kids World, Kids Club"
] |
The old lady's smile showed that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Little Mike's grandma died weeks ago. He missed her very much. One afternoon Mike went to the city park where his grandma used to go. There he saw an old lady. She looked very kind. She was sitting there, watching pigeons . Little Mike went up and sat next to her. He took out his food and drinks and gave some ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7195.txt | Little Mike's grandma died weeks ago. He missed her very much. One afternoon Mike went to the city park where his grandma used to go. There he saw an old lady. She looked very kind. She was sitting there, watching pigeons . Little Mike went up and sat next to her. He took out his food and drinks and gave some to her. S... | [
"she had hoped to meet the boy",
"she wanted to get some drinks",
"she missed her grandson",
"she liked the little boy"
] |
The first modern insurance company offered _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Buying insurance is a way in which people can protect themselves against large losses. Protection against fire is one kind of insurance. Large numbers of people pay small sums of money to an insurance company. Although thousands of people have paid for fire insurance, only a few will lose their homes by fire... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5555.txt | Buying insurance is a way in which people can protect themselves against large losses. Protection against fire is one kind of insurance. Large numbers of people pay small sums of money to an insurance company. Although thousands of people have paid for fire insurance, only a few will lose their homes by fire. The ins... | [
"life insurance",
"fire insurance",
"a new kind of insurance",
"both A and B"
] |
According to Frieden,we must take measures without delay to preserve effectiveness of antibiotics,or _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new U.S.government report says more than two million Americans fall ill each year with drug--resistant bacterial infections ,and 23,000 of them are dying as a result.The head of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention[CDC]said that the number probably will grow.Officials warn that steps ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13544.txt | A new U.S.government report says more than two million Americans fall ill each year with drug--resistant bacterial infections ,and 23,000 of them are dying as a result.The head of the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention[CDC]said that the number probably will grow.Officials warn that steps must be t... | [
"we will have to develop better medicines in place of antibiotics",
"there may be no effective anti-bacterial drugs for use in the future",
"we can't find other medicines to cure serious illnesses in the future",
"more and more Americans will suffer from bacterial infections each year"
] |
What can be inferred from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Half a year before graduation from college, my son David began to seek a job. Due to the financial crisis, the competition was ever-fierce. My son targeted a company that was located in a coastal city. It was intended to employ only one person among more than twenty candidates, I said to David, "You should not... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18780.txt | Half a year before graduation from college, my son David began to seek a job. Due to the financial crisis, the competition was ever-fierce. My son targeted a company that was located in a coastal city. It was intended to employ only one person among more than twenty candidates, I said to David, "You should not harbor t... | [
"The author believed it's beneficial to say thank you.",
"The author was confident that his son would get the job.",
"The author was disappointed when his son was not employed.",
"The author thought it's not easy to say thank you."
] |
What can we learn from the article? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A rich man was riding along the road and saw an old man digging in his garden. On the ground lay a young tree, ready to be planted. The rich man called out to the old man. "What kind of tree are you planting there, my good man?"
"This is a fig tree, sir." He said. "A fig tree?" The rich man was very surprised... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5780.txt | A rich man was riding along the road and saw an old man digging in his garden. On the ground lay a young tree, ready to be planted. The rich man called out to the old man. "What kind of tree are you planting there, my good man?"
"This is a fig tree, sir." He said. "A fig tree?" The rich man was very surprised. "Why, h... | [
"We should plant more trees for the people after us.",
"It's never too old to plant trees .",
"We should do something useful for the people after us.",
"We should be friendly to others."
] |
Jennifer decides to share her sweets between herself and her 3 friends. She has 212 green sweets, 310 blue sweets and 502 yellow sweets. How many sweets will Jennifer and her friends get each? | Jennifer has a total of 212 + 310 + 502 = <<212+310+502=1024>>1,024 sweets.
Jennifer and her friends will get 1,024/4 = <<1024/4=256>>256 sweets each.
#### 256 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Jennifer decides to share her sweets between herself and her 3 friends. She has 212 green sweets, 310 blue sweets and 502 yellow sweets. How many sweets will Jennifer and her friends get each? | Jennifer has a total of 212 + 310 + 502 = <<212+310+502=1024>>1,024 sweets.
Jennifer and her friends will get 1,024/4 = <<1024/4=256>>256 sweets each.
#### 256 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following is not true about Einstein according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
He could have been president of Israel or played violin at Carnegie Hall, but he was too busy thinking. His thinking on God, love and the meaning of life graces our greeting cards and day-timers.
Fifty years after his death, his shock of white hair and hanging moustache still symbolize genius. Einstein remains... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7460.txt | He could have been president of Israel or played violin at Carnegie Hall, but he was too busy thinking. His thinking on God, love and the meaning of life graces our greeting cards and day-timers.
Fifty years after his death, his shock of white hair and hanging moustache still symbolize genius. Einstein remains the fore... | [
"When he was absorbed in his research ,he didn't care for his family.",
"He tried to amuse his family and friends in his spare time.",
"He was so busy with the physical research that he showed no interest in politics.",
"His theory led to much improvement in many technological fields."
] |
Which of the following is suitable to describe Rebecca's impression of Alec? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A tall figure appeared from the dark door of the tent. It was a smoking young man about twenty three or four. He had an almost black face, though smooth. His moustache was black with curled points. There was an unusual force in his face, and in his daring rolling eyes. cef
Rebecca still stood hesitating like a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5179.txt | A tall figure appeared from the dark door of the tent. It was a smoking young man about twenty three or four. He had an almost black face, though smooth. His moustache was black with curled points. There was an unusual force in his face, and in his daring rolling eyes. cef
Rebecca still stood hesitating like a swimmer ... | [
"unfriendly and ta lkative",
"forceful and daring",
"gentle and reliable",
"older than expected"
] |
What should you do if you are on the first floor of a building? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An earthquake is literally an earth-shattering experience! There you are enjoying an afternoon nap, having a cup of coffee in the morning, or even sleeping on a cold winter night when -- WHAM! -- the entire crockery shelf _ , and all the plates and cups break into pieces. A painting on the wall nearly knock... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22625.txt | An earthquake is literally an earth-shattering experience! There you are enjoying an afternoon nap, having a cup of coffee in the morning, or even sleeping on a cold winter night when -- WHAM! -- the entire crockery shelf _ , and all the plates and cups break into pieces. A painting on the wall nearly knocks you dow... | [
"Stay inside.",
"Head for a stairway.",
"Hide under a strong piece of furniture.",
"Run outside immediately."
] |
Some actors would like to accept poorly-paid jobs because the jobs _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Over the last 70 years, researchers have been studying happy and unhappy people and finally found out ten factors that make a difference. Our feelings of well-being at any moment are determined to a certain degree by genes. However, of all the factors, wealth and age are the top two.
Money can buy a degree of ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3845.txt | Over the last 70 years, researchers have been studying happy and unhappy people and finally found out ten factors that make a difference. Our feelings of well-being at any moment are determined to a certain degree by genes. However, of all the factors, wealth and age are the top two.
Money can buy a degree of happiness... | [
"make them feel much better",
"provide chances to make friends",
"improve their social position",
"satisfy their professional interests"
] |
According to the police, what was the direct reason for the incident? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
BERLIN (AP)----A tiger escaped its enclosure at Cologne Zoo in western Germany on Saturday and killed a female keeper before being shot dead by the zoo's director, police said.
The tiger slipped through a passage between the enclosure and a neighboring storage building, where it fatally attacked the 43-year-ol... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3444.txt | BERLIN (AP)----A tiger escaped its enclosure at Cologne Zoo in western Germany on Saturday and killed a female keeper before being shot dead by the zoo's director, police said.
The tiger slipped through a passage between the enclosure and a neighboring storage building, where it fatally attacked the 43-year-old keeper,... | [
"The zoo keeper was a new hand.",
"A gate was not closed appropriately.",
"The zoo had neglected the secret passage.",
"It was very dark when the incident happened."
] |
If a child carries a heavy school bag, _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you carrying too much on your back to school? I'm sure lots of your age will say "Yes". Not only the students in China have this problem, but children in the United States also have heavy school bags.
Doctors are starting to worry about that younger and younger students are having problems as a result of ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22063.txt | Are you carrying too much on your back to school? I'm sure lots of your age will say "Yes". Not only the students in China have this problem, but children in the United States also have heavy school bags.
Doctors are starting to worry about that younger and younger students are having problems as a result of school ba... | [
"his back and neck will be hurt",
"his head and arms will be hurt",
"his hands will be hurt",
"his feed will be hurt"
] |
From December 17 to December 18, if you go to _ , you may be caught in the snow. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Weather Report
(8:00 a.m. December 17--8:00 a.m. December 18)
Influenced by a cold front northern Xinjiang, the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and the northern and eastern parts of Heilongjiang are expected to experience light snow today. Drizzle is forecast for most areas of Sichuan and western coastal area... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16233.txt | Weather Report
(8:00 a.m. December 17--8:00 a.m. December 18)
Influenced by a cold front northern Xinjiang, the eastern Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, and the northern and eastern parts of Heilongjiang are expected to experience light snow today. Drizzle is forecast for most areas of Sichuan and western coastal areas of Sout... | [
"Northern Xinjiang and Tibet",
"Sichuan and South China",
"Inner Mongolia and Heilongjiang",
"Qinghai and Sichuan"
] |
When did they became good friends? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
John is my best friend. We live in the same building. We study in the same school but not in the same class. We often play football together after school. We have been good friends for two years.
John is tall and strong with black hair. He has a round face, a small nose and big, brown eyes. I like his eyes bec... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle513.txt | John is my best friend. We live in the same building. We study in the same school but not in the same class. We often play football together after school. We have been good friends for two years.
John is tall and strong with black hair. He has a round face, a small nose and big, brown eyes. I like his eyes because they... | [
"Long ago.",
"Two years ago.",
"In 2006.",
"In 2007."
] |
Cytokinesis divides what part of the cell into two distinctive cells? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Cytokinesis divides what part of the cell into two distinctive cells? | cytoplasm | science | null | null | null | nucleus | DNA | cell wall | cytoplasm | The Cell Cycle One “turn” or cycle of the cell cycle consists of two general phases: interphase, followed by mitosis and cytokinesis. Interphase is the period of the cell cycle during which the cell is not dividing. The majority of cells are in interphase most of the time. Mitosis is the division of genetic material, d... | null | null | null |
We can learn from the passage that ASIMO _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The lights dimmed,the musical hall grew quiet and out walked the conductor shiny and white and 4 feet and 3 inches tall.
ASIMO, a robot designed by Honda Motor Co., met its latest challenge Tuesday evening: Conducting the Detroit Symphony , in a performance of "The Impossible Dream" from "Man of La Mancha"... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15476.txt | The lights dimmed,the musical hall grew quiet and out walked the conductor shiny and white and 4 feet and 3 inches tall.
ASIMO, a robot designed by Honda Motor Co., met its latest challenge Tuesday evening: Conducting the Detroit Symphony , in a performance of "The Impossible Dream" from "Man of La Mancha".
"Hello,... | [
"was designed and trained by Yo-Yo Ma",
"can communicate with the audience freely",
"only performs according to the designed programs",
"can change its conducting style freely"
] |
Carbon dioxide emissions have increased due to large numbers of automobiles and increased industrialization. Which of the following has been most affected by the increase in carbon dioxide levels? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Carbon dioxide emissions have increased due to large numbers of automobiles and increased industrialization. Which of the following has been most affected by the increase in carbon dioxide levels?
Choices:
A. the ability of farmers to plant crops
B. the ability of scientists to study other planets
C. the ability of Ea... | Correct answer: D | science | Mercury_7090773 | {
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The author's grandfathers _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Grandparents are important people in everyone's life.They are those people who take care of you and love you. They are special persons who can give you wise advice.
My grandparents always teach me to respect others,and they show me that love and feelings are important things in life and that we shouldn't pay m... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8257.txt | Grandparents are important people in everyone's life.They are those people who take care of you and love you. They are special persons who can give you wise advice.
My grandparents always teach me to respect others,and they show me that love and feelings are important things in life and that we shouldn't pay much atten... | [
"care about fashion very much",
"are from the same country",
"care about important events in the world",
"don't 1ike new things"
] |
Tom is in _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm a boy. My name is Tom White. I am ten years old. I am in Class 2, Grade 1. I'm in No. 1 Middle School. My teacher is Mr. Wu. I have a good friend at school He is Jim Green. Jim is his first name and Green is his last name. He is ten, too. But he is in Class 1, Grade 1. His teacher is Miss Wang.
, .
Questi... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4428.txt | I'm a boy. My name is Tom White. I am ten years old. I am in Class 2, Grade 1. I'm in No. 1 Middle School. My teacher is Mr. Wu. I have a good friend at school He is Jim Green. Jim is his first name and Green is his last name. He is ten, too. But he is in Class 1, Grade 1. His teacher is Miss Wang.
, . | [
"Class 1, Grade 1",
"Class 1, Grade 2",
"Class 2, Grade 1",
"Class 2, Grade 2"
] |
Ice at the poles willif the earth gets warmer. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Our factories and homes burn coal and oil. Every year we have forest fires somewhere. Many scientists believe that the weather is changing.
The earth will perhaps be warmed by about 7degC at the South Pole and the North Pole. The ice will be melt . The sea level will rise by about 7 meters. As a result, wate... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7757.txt | Our factories and homes burn coal and oil. Every year we have forest fires somewhere. Many scientists believe that the weather is changing.
The earth will perhaps be warmed by about 7degC at the South Pole and the North Pole. The ice will be melt . The sea level will rise by about 7 meters. As a result, water will co... | [
"become thicker by seven meters",
"cover cities like London and Tokyo",
"raise the sea level by 7 degrees",
"become water and make the sea rise"
] |
If you can destroy a supertank, missile or flying saucer, you will get_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Good news for game lovers-- a tank game has come out recently. In this game you are in a tank and the screen shows your view of the landscape outside. You gain points by shooting enemy tanks, supertanks, missiles and flying saucers .
Expert players can gain scores of around 150,000 points at this game. To get... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21865.txt | Good news for game lovers-- a tank game has come out recently. In this game you are in a tank and the screen shows your view of the landscape outside. You gain points by shooting enemy tanks, supertanks, missiles and flying saucers .
Expert players can gain scores of around 150,000 points at this game. To get a high s... | [
"a machine to play with",
"many more points",
"an ordinary tank",
"nothing"
] |
Which statement is Not True according to the passage ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What is it that makes a house a home ? A home is a place of companionship with people in it who love each other , who are harmonious and closer inside with one another than they are outside with those in the workplace or with classmates at school . A home is a place of companionship that it's difficult to leav... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4435.txt | What is it that makes a house a home ? A home is a place of companionship with people in it who love each other , who are harmonious and closer inside with one another than they are outside with those in the workplace or with classmates at school . A home is a place of companionship that it's difficult to leave. In a h... | [
"A home is a place where you are willing to stay .",
"Even the poorest person can have a happy home .",
"Computers and the Internet are important for a happy family.",
"Sometimes it's the rich that should be pitied ."
] |
The creation and destruction of oceanic crust is the reason what moves? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The creation and destruction of oceanic crust is the reason what moves? | continents | science | null | null | null | oceans | animals | planets | continents | In some places, the oceanic crust comes up to a continent. The moving crust pushes that continent away from the ridge axis as well. If the moving oceanic crust reaches a deep sea trench, the crust sinks into the mantle. The creation and destruction of oceanic crust is the reason that continents move. | null | null | null |
Which is NOT involved in the early symptoms of ALS _ ? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9161.txt | Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis(ALS) is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and the spinal cord. Motor neurons reach from the brain to the spinal cord and from the spinal cord to the muscles throughout the body. The progressive degeneration of the motor neurons in ALS eventuall... | [
"arms",
"speech",
"breathing",
"heart"
] |
The reason why Mr. Jackson went to the estate agent was _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. Jackson was tired of living in his old house in the countryside and wanted to sell it and buy a better one. He tried to sell it for a long time, but was not successful, so at last he decided to go to an estate agent.
The agent advertised the house straight away, and a few days later, the owner saw a very ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11260.txt | Mr. Jackson was tired of living in his old house in the countryside and wanted to sell it and buy a better one. He tried to sell it for a long time, but was not successful, so at last he decided to go to an estate agent.
The agent advertised the house straight away, and a few days later, the owner saw a very beautiful... | [
"he had failed in selling his house by himself",
"he wanted the estate agent to help him to get a good price",
"he was sure that the estate agent could help him",
"he wanted the estate to advertise his house in the magazine"
] |
The direction of prevailing winds determines the type of what that usually moves over an area? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The direction of prevailing winds determines the type of what that usually moves over an area? | air mass | science | null | null | null | weather | storm | water mass | air mass | The direction of prevailing winds determines which type of air mass usually moves over an area. For example, a west wind might bring warm moist air from over an ocean. An east wind might bring cold dry air from over a mountain range. Which wind prevails has a big effect on the climate. What if the prevailing winds are ... | null | null | null |
If you have fair weather friends, _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In choosing a friend,one should be very careful.A good friend can help you study.You can have fun together and make each other happy.Sometimes you will meet fair weather friends.They will be with you as long as you have money or luck,but when you are down,they will run away.How do I know when I have found a go... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7631.txt | In choosing a friend,one should be very careful.A good friend can help you study.You can have fun together and make each other happy.Sometimes you will meet fair weather friends.They will be with you as long as you have money or luck,but when you are down,they will run away.How do I know when I have found a good friend... | [
"they will give you all that they have when you need help",
"you will be refused when you get into trouble",
"you will become rich",
"you can be sure that you get real friends"
] |
What can we know about the author from the above passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Thanks for bringing me down here to the university last Sunday. Classes didn't start until Wednesday, so I had a few days to get adjusted. I'm signed up for five classes: zoology, calculus, English, and two history sections. It's a heavy load, but they are all courses that will count for my degree. The zoology... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22661.txt | Thanks for bringing me down here to the university last Sunday. Classes didn't start until Wednesday, so I had a few days to get adjusted. I'm signed up for five classes: zoology, calculus, English, and two history sections. It's a heavy load, but they are all courses that will count for my degree. The zoology class wh... | [
"She likes to stay alone all by herself.",
"Her parents know little about her university.",
"She may not good at writing.",
"She must be very busy every day."
] |
Where are the schoolbag? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Jane,
I have to go to work now. I prepare these things for you. Your schoolbag is on the desk. Your pen ,books,keys and your school card are in your schoolbag. Your clothes and hat are on the dresser . The shoes are under the bed. Don't _ your breakfast . It's in the microwave oven .
Love you.
Mom
Qu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2015.txt | Dear Jane,
I have to go to work now. I prepare these things for you. Your schoolbag is on the desk. Your pen ,books,keys and your school card are in your schoolbag. Your clothes and hat are on the dresser . The shoes are under the bed. Don't _ your breakfast . It's in the microwave oven .
Love you.
Mom | [
"On the desk",
"In the desk",
"Under the bed",
"On the dresser"
] |
If you want, you can get _ from the ATM. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lots of people get money from ATMs before going shopping. If you don't know how to use an ATM, read the following instructions carefully.
*Put your card into the machine .
*Look at the screen. Input your _ into the machine.
*Input how much money you want on the screen of the machine. Then press OK.
*Get the ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2424.txt | Lots of people get money from ATMs before going shopping. If you don't know how to use an ATM, read the following instructions carefully.
*Put your card into the machine .
*Look at the screen. Input your _ into the machine.
*Input how much money you want on the screen of the machine. Then press OK.
*Get the money fro... | [
"a password",
"a receipt",
"a card",
"a present"
] |
The government stopped issuing or renewing permits for Internet cafes_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Three months after the government stopped issuing or renewing permits for Internet cafes because of security concerns, some cafe owners are having financial concerns of their own.
The permits were stopped suddenly three months ago by the government until new safeguards could be put in place to prevent misuse o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7402.txt | Three months after the government stopped issuing or renewing permits for Internet cafes because of security concerns, some cafe owners are having financial concerns of their own.
The permits were stopped suddenly three months ago by the government until new safeguards could be put in place to prevent misuse of the inf... | [
"to prevent misuse of new safeguards in Internet cafes",
"to make cafe owners earn less profit from their business",
"to stop the use of the information superhighway on Internet",
"to make sure of the proper use of the information superhighway"
] |
If you don't like some of your clothes because of their style, what should you do with them? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all want to protect our planet, but we're mostly too busy or too lazy to put up big change that would improve our lifestyle and save the environment.
Here are some tips you can take to improve our environment.
Use compact fluorescent light bulbs . It is true that these bulbs are more expensive, but they las... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7128.txt | We all want to protect our planet, but we're mostly too busy or too lazy to put up big change that would improve our lifestyle and save the environment.
Here are some tips you can take to improve our environment.
Use compact fluorescent light bulbs . It is true that these bulbs are more expensive, but they last much lo... | [
"Throw them away.",
"Keep them in the closet.",
"Give them to someone who may need them.",
"Clean the floor with them."
] |
They all _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mary and Her Friends
Mary has some friends. They are Betty, Peter, Alice and Mike. Mary is the oldest of the five. Betty is thirteen years old. She is younger than Mary and older than Peter. Alice is nine and Mike is seven.
Betty and Peter are good runners . But Peter runs faster. Mary and Betty like to play b... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle921.txt | Mary and Her Friends
Mary has some friends. They are Betty, Peter, Alice and Mike. Mary is the oldest of the five. Betty is thirteen years old. She is younger than Mary and older than Peter. Alice is nine and Mike is seven.
Betty and Peter are good runners . But Peter runs faster. Mary and Betty like to play basketball... | [
"study in the same school",
"like to play basketball",
"good runners",
"work hard"
] |
Saying a "glass half full" person, the author means she _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To the mom I used to be:
Two years ago, you were happy and whole. You had a plan for life -- start a new business, get involved in the Parent-teacher Association, teach your sons how to ride bicycles, spend as much time with your friends and parents as possible, watch your children mature and grow old with you... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14503.txt | To the mom I used to be:
Two years ago, you were happy and whole. You had a plan for life -- start a new business, get involved in the Parent-teacher Association, teach your sons how to ride bicycles, spend as much time with your friends and parents as possible, watch your children mature and grow old with your husband... | [
"was once an optimistic mom",
"was always a very busy mom",
"was living a life to the fullest",
"got drunk with half a glass of beer"
] |
The writer wrote the above passage because she thought what she had experience was so _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I went into Harrods in London (a huge department store I am sure you have heard of) to buy some Minton china plates for a wedding anniversary which was to be a group gift from friends to other friends in Geneva.
Having only 30 minutes between meeting. I whizzed there in a taxi from the office and battled throu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3619.txt | I went into Harrods in London (a huge department store I am sure you have heard of) to buy some Minton china plates for a wedding anniversary which was to be a group gift from friends to other friends in Geneva.
Having only 30 minutes between meeting. I whizzed there in a taxi from the office and battled through the mi... | [
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