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What are made in the first step of the scientific method? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are made in the first step of the scientific method? | observations | science | null | null | null | conclusions | patterns | hypothesis | observations | Scientific investigations generally follow a process called the scientific method. Steps of the scientific method include making observations, asking a question, forming a hypothesis, testing the hypothesis, drawing a conclusion, and communicating the results. | null | null | null |
Who gave Jimmy the drum? _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was Jimmy's birthday, and he was five years old. He got quite a lot of nice birthday presents from his family, and one of them was a beautiful big drum .
"Who gave him that thing?" Jimmy's father said when he saw it. "His grandfather did," answered Jimmy's mother. "Oh," said his father. Of course , Jimmy li... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2926.txt | It was Jimmy's birthday, and he was five years old. He got quite a lot of nice birthday presents from his family, and one of them was a beautiful big drum .
"Who gave him that thing?" Jimmy's father said when he saw it. "His grandfather did," answered Jimmy's mother. "Oh," said his father. Of course , Jimmy liked his d... | [
"His father",
"His mother",
"His neighbor",
"His grandfather"
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Which of the following is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I first went to Harrow in the summer term.The school had the biggest swimming pool I had ever seen.It was a good joke to come up behind a naked boy, and push him out the pool. I made quite a habit of this with boys of my own size or 1ess.
0ne day I saw a boy wrapped in a towel on the side of the poo1.He was no... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4826.txt | I first went to Harrow in the summer term.The school had the biggest swimming pool I had ever seen.It was a good joke to come up behind a naked boy, and push him out the pool. I made quite a habit of this with boys of my own size or 1ess.
0ne day I saw a boy wrapped in a towel on the side of the poo1.He was no bigger t... | [
"The writer could run faster than Amery.",
"The writer liked playing jokes on boys of all sizes.",
"Amery was a student in Grade Four.",
"Amery forgave the writer for his rude behavior."
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The passage is mainly written to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On "Super Bowl Sunday", millions of Americans are glued to their TVs. They are eating pizza, chicken wings and chips and cheering every move. They're watching the Super Bowl.
Why are Americans so crazy about American football? Well, it is more exciting than other sports. One team can lose possession of the bal... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17776.txt | On "Super Bowl Sunday", millions of Americans are glued to their TVs. They are eating pizza, chicken wings and chips and cheering every move. They're watching the Super Bowl.
Why are Americans so crazy about American football? Well, it is more exciting than other sports. One team can lose possession of the ball in a mi... | [
"inform readers of the three popular sports in America",
"teach readers how to understand the sports culture in America",
"encourage readers to fit in with American culture through sports",
"show readers the importance of sports in young people's life in America"
] |
Compared to similar-sized gasoline-powered vehicles, electric-gasoline-hybrid vehicles are primarily designed to | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Compared to similar-sized gasoline-powered vehicles, electric-gasoline-hybrid vehicles are primarily designed to
Choices:
A. produce more horsepower.
B. eliminate greenhouse gas emissions.
C. operate independently of fossil fuels.
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What advice is given by experts to save water? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To prevent the deserts coming near, China has planted billions of trees---to replace destroyed forests and as barriers against the sand. This isn't a cure, though, say experts, as thirsty trees can make the problem worse by taking in groundwater.
"Planting tress is one way, but it isn't that simple. It doesn't... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12254.txt | To prevent the deserts coming near, China has planted billions of trees---to replace destroyed forests and as barriers against the sand. This isn't a cure, though, say experts, as thirsty trees can make the problem worse by taking in groundwater.
"Planting tress is one way, but it isn't that simple. It doesn't solve th... | [
"To plant more trees.",
"To build greenhouses.",
"To change crops.",
"To use drip irrigation."
] |
The writer's attitude towards the result of the study is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A study of a million UK women, published today in The Lancet, has shown that happiness itself has no direct effect on mortality, and that the widespread but mistaken belief that unhappiness and stress directly cause ill health came from studies that had simply confused cause and effect. Life-threatening poor h... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12920.txt | A study of a million UK women, published today in The Lancet, has shown that happiness itself has no direct effect on mortality, and that the widespread but mistaken belief that unhappiness and stress directly cause ill health came from studies that had simply confused cause and effect. Life-threatening poor health can... | [
"disappointing",
"indifferent",
"subjective",
"objective"
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Why are people willing to spend money during Christmas? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Walking down any of Shanghai's main shopping streets this week, newcomers might think the locals have been celebrating Christmas for centuries. Christmas may not be a customary holiday in China, but businessmen in Shanghai know it will bring something more valuable than tradition: people are willing to spend m... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12502.txt | Walking down any of Shanghai's main shopping streets this week, newcomers might think the locals have been celebrating Christmas for centuries. Christmas may not be a customary holiday in China, but businessmen in Shanghai know it will bring something more valuable than tradition: people are willing to spend money. Mos... | [
"They have earned a lot of money.",
"Goods are much cheaper during this period of time.",
"It is time for shops to sell goods.",
"Businessmen like Christmas."
] |
At Palm Meadows, there are 13 hotel rooms. Eight of the rooms have two beds in them and the rest have three beds. How many beds are there in total? | There are 13-8 = <<13-8=5>>5 rooms with three beds.
There are 5*3 = <<5*3=15>>15 beds for those hotel rooms that have three beds in them.
There are 8*2 = <<8*2=16>>16 beds for those hotel rooms that have two beds in them.
There are 15+16 = <<15+16=31>>31 beds in total.
#### 31 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | At Palm Meadows, there are 13 hotel rooms. Eight of the rooms have two beds in them and the rest have three beds. How many beds are there in total? | There are 13-8 = <<13-8=5>>5 rooms with three beds.
There are 5*3 = <<5*3=15>>15 beds for those hotel rooms that have three beds in them.
There are 8*2 = <<8*2=16>>16 beds for those hotel rooms that have two beds in them.
There are 15+16 = <<15+16=31>>31 beds in total.
#### 31 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why are angry shoppers more likely to choose the first thing they are offered? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Decisions, decisions! Our lives are full of them, from the small ones to the life-changing. The right to choose is central to everyone. Yet sometimes we make bad decisions that leave us unhappy or full of regret. Can science help?
Most of us know little about the mental processes that lie behind our decisions.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high964.txt | Decisions, decisions! Our lives are full of them, from the small ones to the life-changing. The right to choose is central to everyone. Yet sometimes we make bad decisions that leave us unhappy or full of regret. Can science help?
Most of us know little about the mental processes that lie behind our decisions. Luckily,... | [
"They often forget their past choices.",
"They make decisions without much thinking.",
"They tend to save time when shopping.",
"They are too angry to bargain."
] |
Which thing shows that Megan is not ashamed of her looks? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Megan Tarzynski, 17, knows she lives in a world where looks are important, especially for teenage girls, but she is not ashamed of (...) her looks.
At Notre Dame High School for girls, Tarzynski takes an active part in many activities. "I am involved with drama club and another club called Polish club," said M... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21396.txt | Megan Tarzynski, 17, knows she lives in a world where looks are important, especially for teenage girls, but she is not ashamed of (...) her looks.
At Notre Dame High School for girls, Tarzynski takes an active part in many activities. "I am involved with drama club and another club called Polish club," said Megan.
Eig... | [
"She goes to public places without wearing make-up.",
"She takes an active part in many school activities.",
"She dares to study at Notre Dame High School.",
"She gets along well with her classmates and teachers."
] |
The Mobile Life Centre in Sweden foruses on the research into _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are now a part of everyday driving in many counties.These satellite-based systems provide turn-by-turn directions to help people get to where they want to go. But, they can also cause a lot of problems, send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost. Many times, the d... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22514.txt | Global Positioning Systems (GPS) are now a part of everyday driving in many counties.These satellite-based systems provide turn-by-turn directions to help people get to where they want to go. But, they can also cause a lot of problems, send you to the wrong place or leave you completely lost. Many times, the driver is ... | [
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Melanie has twice as many cats as Annie, and Annie has three times fewer cats than Jacob. If Jacob has 90 cats, how many cats does Melanie have? | Annie has 90/3=<<90/3=30>>30 cats.
Melanie has 30*2=<<30*2=60>>60 cats.
#### 60 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Melanie has twice as many cats as Annie, and Annie has three times fewer cats than Jacob. If Jacob has 90 cats, how many cats does Melanie have? | Annie has 90/3=<<90/3=30>>30 cats.
Melanie has 30*2=<<30*2=60>>60 cats.
#### 60 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
John is an eccentric millionaire. He decides to fill his swimming pool with bottled water. A cubic foot of water is 25 liters. His pool is 10 feet deep and 6 feet by 20 feet. A liter of water costs $3. How much does it cost to fill the pool? | The pool is 10*6*20=<<10*6*20=1200>>1200 cubic feet
That means it is 25*1200=<<25*1200=30000>>30000 liters
So it cost 3*30,000=$<<3*30000=90000>>90,000
#### 90000 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | John is an eccentric millionaire. He decides to fill his swimming pool with bottled water. A cubic foot of water is 25 liters. His pool is 10 feet deep and 6 feet by 20 feet. A liter of water costs $3. How much does it cost to fill the pool? | The pool is 10*6*20=<<10*6*20=1200>>1200 cubic feet
That means it is 25*1200=<<25*1200=30000>>30000 liters
So it cost 3*30,000=$<<3*30000=90000>>90,000
#### 90000 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Diane is playing poker with her friends and is not having very good luck. She starts with $100 and wins 5 hands for a total of $65 dollars to add to her $100. Emboldened, she begins betting bigger and riskier and ends up losing all her money and owing her friends $50. How much money did Diane lose in all? | Diane started with $100 and won $65, for a total mid-game of $<<100+65=165>>165.
However, she ended up owing her friends $50, so she lost $165 + $50 = $<<165+50=215>>215 she lost in all.
#### 215 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Diane is playing poker with her friends and is not having very good luck. She starts with $100 and wins 5 hands for a total of $65 dollars to add to her $100. Emboldened, she begins betting bigger and riskier and ends up losing all her money and owing her friends $50. How much money did Diane lose in all? | Diane started with $100 and won $65, for a total mid-game of $<<100+65=165>>165.
However, she ended up owing her friends $50, so she lost $165 + $50 = $<<165+50=215>>215 she lost in all.
#### 215 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Bill is making omelets for his family's breakfast. It takes him 3 minutes to chop a pepper, 4 minutes to chop an onion, and 1 minute to grate enough cheese for one omelet. It takes him 5 minutes to assemble and cook the omelet. If he needs to chop up four peppers, two onions, and also grates cheese for cooking each of ... | First find the total time Bill spends chopping peppers: 4 peppers * 3 minutes/pepper = <<4*3=12>>12 minutes
Then find the total time Bill spends chopping onions: 2 onions * 4 minutes/onion = <<2*4=8>>8 minutes
Then find the combined time to grate cheese for and cook each omelet: 5+1 minute/omelet = <<5+1=6>>6 minutes
T... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Bill is making omelets for his family's breakfast. It takes him 3 minutes to chop a pepper, 4 minutes to chop an onion, and 1 minute to grate enough cheese for one omelet. It takes him 5 minutes to assemble and cook the omelet. If he needs to chop up four peppers, two onions, and also grates cheese for cooking each of ... | First find the total time Bill spends chopping peppers: 4 peppers * 3 minutes/pepper = <<4*3=12>>12 minutes
Then find the total time Bill spends chopping onions: 2 onions * 4 minutes/onion = <<2*4=8>>8 minutes
Then find the combined time to grate cheese for and cook each omelet: 5+1 minute/omelet = <<5+1=6>>6 minutes
T... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
. This passage mainly talks about _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Astronomy is the oldest science known to man. Thousands of years ago man looked at the stars and wondered about the heavens. But man was limited by what he could see with his eyes alone.
The Greeks studied astronomy over 2,000 years ago. They could see the size, color, and brightness of a star. They could see ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6947.txt | Astronomy is the oldest science known to man. Thousands of years ago man looked at the stars and wondered about the heavens. But man was limited by what he could see with his eyes alone.
The Greeks studied astronomy over 2,000 years ago. They could see the size, color, and brightness of a star. They could see its place... | [
"tools used in astronomy",
"the development of astronomy in the last 50 years",
"Greeks' achievements in astronomy",
"new tools and the development of astronomy"
] |
Which of the following can be the best title of the story? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My parents lived through the Great Depression of the 1930s and I heard stories from both of them about how their lives changed because of it. The same was true of my in-laws whose lives were also affected negatively. For example, my husband's grandfather owned a factory. Owing to the stock market crash, he l... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17483.txt | My parents lived through the Great Depression of the 1930s and I heard stories from both of them about how their lives changed because of it. The same was true of my in-laws whose lives were also affected negatively. For example, my husband's grandfather owned a factory. Owing to the stock market crash, he lost the f... | [
"Selling the House.",
"Stock Market Crash",
"What's Done Can't Be Undone.",
"A Change in Lifestyle."
] |
In mammals, sound waves are collected by the external, cartilaginous part of the ear called the pinna, then travel through the auditory canal and cause vibration of the thin diaphragm called the tympanum or this? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In mammals, sound waves are collected by the external, cartilaginous part of the ear called the pinna, then travel through the auditory canal and cause vibration of the thin diaphragm called the tympanum or this? | ear drum | science | null | null | null | head drum | speaker drum | microphone drum | ear drum | Reception of Sound In mammals, sound waves are collected by the external, cartilaginous part of the ear called the pinna, then travel through the auditory canal and cause vibration of the thin diaphragm called the tympanum or ear drum, the innermost part of the outer ear (illustrated in Figure 36.13). Interior to the t... | null | null | null |
What can we learn about friendship, according to the text? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Life affects friendships. As we grow, marry, fight in wars, move across the country or change jobs, old friendships fall away and new ones form. As long as we live, the things around us change, and as long as things change, friendships are affected.
When we were children we had best friends. No matter what hap... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2419.txt | Life affects friendships. As we grow, marry, fight in wars, move across the country or change jobs, old friendships fall away and new ones form. As long as we live, the things around us change, and as long as things change, friendships are affected.
When we were children we had best friends. No matter what happened we ... | [
"Friendship can not be easily affected by one's family.",
"Friends are always around us and will never go away.",
"Friends in childhood are the best no matter what happens.",
"Friends in childhood are sometimes forgotten by us."
] |
What are the two unique features of mollusks? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the two unique features of mollusks? | mantle and radula | science | null | null | null | radula and antennae | antennae and pseudopod | pseudopod and mantle | mantle and radula | Two unique features of mollusks are the mantle and radula (see Figure above ). The mantle is a layer of tissue that lies between the shell and the body. It secretes calcium carbonate to form the shell. It forms a cavity, called the mantle cavity , between the mantle and the body. The mantle cavity pumps water for filte... | null | null | null |
Which of the following statements is TRUE about those surveys and statistics? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is no denying that over the years college education has been accepted without the slightest doubt. All high school graduates should go, says conventional wisdom and statistical evidence, because college will help them earn more, become "better" citizens and be more responsible than those who don't go.
Bu... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6548.txt | There is no denying that over the years college education has been accepted without the slightest doubt. All high school graduates should go, says conventional wisdom and statistical evidence, because college will help them earn more, become "better" citizens and be more responsible than those who don't go.
But college... | [
"They prove high school graduates are smarter than college graduates.",
"They are so convincing that we think of our rosy college experiences.",
"They may have been misread because of our rosy college experiences.",
"They prove wrong because they contradict our rosy college experiences."
] |
What was Joan's music mainly influenced by? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Patty Griffin
Patty Griffin is a songwriter, and has been highly respected for her works in music. Her childhood. was full of music because both her mother and her grandmother liked singing. She bought her first guitar at 16, began writing songs in high school and soon started playing with a band called Patty... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8397.txt | Patty Griffin
Patty Griffin is a songwriter, and has been highly respected for her works in music. Her childhood. was full of music because both her mother and her grandmother liked singing. She bought her first guitar at 16, began writing songs in high school and soon started playing with a band called Patty the Exec... | [
"Her father.",
"Her traveling as a child.",
"The civil rights movement",
"The social justice."
] |
What type of matter transmits light without scattering it? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What type of matter transmits light without scattering it? | transparent | science | null | null | null | reflective | opaque | smooth | transparent | Transparent matter is matter that transmits light without scattering it. Examples of transparent matter include air, pure water, and clear glass. You can see clearly through transparent objects, such as the top panes of the window below , because just about all of the light that strikes them passes through to the other... | null | null | null |
Which of the following is TRUE according to the article? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Trying to make a big decision while you're also preparing for a scary presentation? _ . Feeling stressed changes how people weigh risk and reward. However, an article published in Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests stressed people pay m... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3885.txt | Trying to make a big decision while you're also preparing for a scary presentation? _ . Feeling stressed changes how people weigh risk and reward. However, an article published in Current Directions in Psychological Science, a journal of the Association for Psychological Science, suggests stressed people pay more atten... | [
"Stress is helpful in getting rid of addictions.",
"People who are addicted to drugs are easily stressed.",
"When women are stressed, they do not tend to take risks.",
"When men are stressed, they are more likely to develop an addiction."
] |
Why do many foreign students take the TOEFL? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A company has just launched what it calls "the world's first free standardized English test" recently. Anyone can take the test for free. The new exam is called the EFSET, which is short for Education First Standardized English Test. The company, Education First, is known by the letters EF.
It is estimated tha... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14548.txt | A company has just launched what it calls "the world's first free standardized English test" recently. Anyone can take the test for free. The new exam is called the EFSET, which is short for Education First Standardized English Test. The company, Education First, is known by the letters EF.
It is estimated that there a... | [
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"To be admitted to key universities.",
"To receive further education in America.",
"To find good jobs and earn much money."
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How do basal mammals like monotreme reproduce? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How do basal mammals like monotreme reproduce? | by laying eggs | science | null | null | null | live birth | cloning | budding | by laying eggs | Monotremes reproduce by laying eggs. They have a cloaca instead of a uterus and vagina. The eggs pass through the opening of the cloaca. This form of reproduction is the least risky for the mother. However, eggs are harder to protect than is an embryo or a fetus in a pouch or uterus. Therefore, monotreme offspring may ... | null | null | null |
What can be the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a story about a man who lost his legs and left arm in an accident. After the accident, only a finger and thumb on his right hand remained.
He was a brilliant, creative, and educated man. He had gained a lot of experience while traveling around the world, so he became very depressed after his accident.... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6151.txt | There is a story about a man who lost his legs and left arm in an accident. After the accident, only a finger and thumb on his right hand remained.
He was a brilliant, creative, and educated man. He had gained a lot of experience while traveling around the world, so he became very depressed after his accident. He was a... | [
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"Popularity of Special Letters",
"Special letters of Encouragement",
"Relationship between writers and prisoners"
] |
Are the dogs and the fox good friends? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is evening,an old cock is sitting in a tall tree. A fox comes to the tree and looks at the cock .
"Hello,Mr Cock. I have some good news for you," says the fox.
"Oh?" says the cock,"what is it?"
"All the animals are good friends now. Let's be friends,too. Please come down and play with me."
"Fine!" says the ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4214.txt | It is evening,an old cock is sitting in a tall tree. A fox comes to the tree and looks at the cock .
"Hello,Mr Cock. I have some good news for you," says the fox.
"Oh?" says the cock,"what is it?"
"All the animals are good friends now. Let's be friends,too. Please come down and play with me."
"Fine!" says the cock,"I'm... | [
"Yes, they are.",
"No, they aren't",
"Yes, that's right",
"No, they are"
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Edith has 80 novels stuffed on her schoolbook shelf, half as many as the number of writing books she has stuffed in her suitcase. How many novels and writing books does Edith have altogether? | Edith's number of writing books is 80*2 = <<80*2=160>>160, twice the number of novel books she has.
Altogether, Edith has 160+80 = <<160+80=240>>240 books.
#### 240 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Edith has 80 novels stuffed on her schoolbook shelf, half as many as the number of writing books she has stuffed in her suitcase. How many novels and writing books does Edith have altogether? | Edith's number of writing books is 80*2 = <<80*2=160>>160, twice the number of novel books she has.
Altogether, Edith has 160+80 = <<160+80=240>>240 books.
#### 240 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Carly collected 7 starfish with 5 arms each and one seastar with 14 arms. How many arms do the animals she collected have in total? | First find the total number of starfish arms: 7 starfish * 5 arms/starfish = <<7*5=35>>35 arms
Then add the number of seastar arms to find the total number of arms: 35 arms + 14 arms = <<35+14=49>>49 arms
#### 49 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Carly collected 7 starfish with 5 arms each and one seastar with 14 arms. How many arms do the animals she collected have in total? | First find the total number of starfish arms: 7 starfish * 5 arms/starfish = <<7*5=35>>35 arms
Then add the number of seastar arms to find the total number of arms: 35 arms + 14 arms = <<35+14=49>>49 arms
#### 49 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which statement from the passage is a fact? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To the Editor,
I have been reading your newspaper, theHometown Gazette, for the past two years, ever since I moved to Smithville. We moved here from New York City, so I am accustomed to reading excellent newspapers such asThe New York Times. In fact, we still have theTimesdelivered on Sundays. The entire famil... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14799.txt | To the Editor,
I have been reading your newspaper, theHometown Gazette, for the past two years, ever since I moved to Smithville. We moved here from New York City, so I am accustomed to reading excellent newspapers such asThe New York Times. In fact, we still have theTimesdelivered on Sundays. The entire family enjoys ... | [
"We still have the \nTimesdelivered on Sundays.",
"It's a pity this town has only one newspaper.",
"The \nTimesis great, but theGazetteis another story.",
"You never went to elementary school."
] |
The teacher told the class that if they averaged at least 75% on their final exam, they could have a pizza party. Everyone took the exam on Monday, except for William, who was allowed to take it on Tuesday. If there are 30 people in the class, and the average before he took the test was a 74%, what score does he have t... | Let x be the score that William needs to achieve.
Since there are 30 people in the class, there are 30 - 1 = <<30-1=29>>29 people without him.
Since their average was a 74%, this means that (29 * 74 + x) / 30 >= 75.
Thus, 29 * 74 + x >= 30 * 75
Thus, 29 * 74 + x >= 2250
Thus, 2146 + x >= 2250
Thus, x >= 2250 - 2146
Thu... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | The teacher told the class that if they averaged at least 75% on their final exam, they could have a pizza party. Everyone took the exam on Monday, except for William, who was allowed to take it on Tuesday. If there are 30 people in the class, and the average before he took the test was a 74%, what score does he have t... | Let x be the score that William needs to achieve.
Since there are 30 people in the class, there are 30 - 1 = <<30-1=29>>29 people without him.
Since their average was a 74%, this means that (29 * 74 + x) / 30 >= 75.
Thus, 29 * 74 + x >= 30 * 75
Thus, 29 * 74 + x >= 2250
Thus, 2146 + x >= 2250
Thus, x >= 2250 - 2146
Thu... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Cobra Jumpak is suitable for _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Livescribe Echo Smartpen, $79.99
This pen not only records audio, but also records whatever the user writes and even draws. This translates to almost two hours of full audio, or 32000 pages of written text. When using a Livescribe notebook, a college or high school student can easily edit notes without the dis... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14646.txt | Livescribe Echo Smartpen, $79.99
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We can infer from the end of the story that _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Now, children," she said. "Do any of you ever make someone else glad?"
"Yes, teacher," said a small boy. "I made someone glad yesterday."
"Well done. Who was that?"
"My granny."
"Good boy. Now tell us how you made your grandmother glad. "
"Yes, teacher. I went to see her yesterday, and stayed with her for thr... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle532.txt | "Now, children," she said. "Do any of you ever make someone else glad?"
"Yes, teacher," said a small boy. "I made someone glad yesterday."
"Well done. Who was that?"
"My granny."
"Good boy. Now tell us how you made your grandmother glad. "
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The young man is looking at the elephant slowly. He wants to find out--------- _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day an old man is selling a big elephant . A young man comes to the elephant and begins to look at it slowly. The old man goes up to him and says in his ear, "Don't say anything about the elephant before I sell it. Then I will give you twenty dollars." "All right," says the young man. After the old man se... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3948.txt | One day an old man is selling a big elephant . A young man comes to the elephant and begins to look at it slowly. The old man goes up to him and says in his ear, "Don't say anything about the elephant before I sell it. Then I will give you twenty dollars." "All right," says the young man. After the old man sells the e... | [
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"which ear of the elephant is bad",
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Bella has two times as many marbles as frisbees. She also has 20 more frisbees than deck cards. If she buys 2/5 times more of each item, what would be the total number of the items she will have if she currently has 60 marbles? | When Bella buys 2/5 times more marbles, she'll have increased the number of marbles by 2/5*60 = <<2/5*60=24>>24
The total number of marbles she'll have is 60+24 = <<60+24=84>>84
If Bella currently has 60 marbles, and she has two times as many marbles as frisbees, she has 60/2 = <<60/2=30>>30 frisbees.
If Bella buys 2/5... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Bella has two times as many marbles as frisbees. She also has 20 more frisbees than deck cards. If she buys 2/5 times more of each item, what would be the total number of the items she will have if she currently has 60 marbles? | When Bella buys 2/5 times more marbles, she'll have increased the number of marbles by 2/5*60 = <<2/5*60=24>>24
The total number of marbles she'll have is 60+24 = <<60+24=84>>84
If Bella currently has 60 marbles, and she has two times as many marbles as frisbees, she has 60/2 = <<60/2=30>>30 frisbees.
If Bella buys 2/5... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The movie was written by? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Friends with Kids was put on in American theatres on March 9th, 2012. Its writer and director is Jennifer Westfeldt. It's a _ about some friends at that time in life when children arrive and everything changes. It will make you feel happy and funny and can't help laughing.
In the movie, the last two singles We... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6811.txt | Friends with Kids was put on in American theatres on March 9th, 2012. Its writer and director is Jennifer Westfeldt. It's a _ about some friends at that time in life when children arrive and everything changes. It will make you feel happy and funny and can't help laughing.
In the movie, the last two singles Westfeldt a... | [
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"Adam Scott",
"Kristen Wiig",
"Megan Fox."
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How many office workers use old computers in Britain expressed their dissatisfaction? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Old Computers Make for Unhappy Workers --- Survey
LONDON (Reuters) ----- Dealing with the dissatisfaction of aging and unreliable office computers leads to workers' unhappiness and more sick leave, a survey showed on Wednesday.
A survey carried out by caro4free.net of over 2,700 European office workers from t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2026.txt | Old Computers Make for Unhappy Workers --- Survey
LONDON (Reuters) ----- Dealing with the dissatisfaction of aging and unreliable office computers leads to workers' unhappiness and more sick leave, a survey showed on Wednesday.
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What would be the best title of the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The secret of carrier pigeons' unbelievable ability to find their way home has been discovered by scientists: _ follow the roads just like we do.
Scientists now believe the phrase "as the crow flies" no longer means the shortest most direct route between two points. They say it is likely that crows and other... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15144.txt | The secret of carrier pigeons' unbelievable ability to find their way home has been discovered by scientists: _ follow the roads just like we do.
Scientists now believe the phrase "as the crow flies" no longer means the shortest most direct route between two points. They say it is likely that crows and other day bird... | [
"How Pigeons Find Their Ways Home?",
"Why Pigeons Can Fly long Distance?",
"Birds Follow Roads as We Do.",
"Why Crows Fly the Shortest D stance?"
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From the passage, we know Li Na is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"TODAY is a dream comes true. I have always wanted to be a Grand Slam champion."
These are the words of Chinese tennis player Li Na after she became the first Asian woman to win a Grand Slam final in the French Open on June 4.
"People were saying I'm getting old. So this is a great success for such an old wo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1039.txt | "TODAY is a dream comes true. I have always wanted to be a Grand Slam champion."
These are the words of Chinese tennis player Li Na after she became the first Asian woman to win a Grand Slam final in the French Open on June 4.
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On a hot, dry day, plants close their stomata to conserve what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | On a hot, dry day, plants close their stomata to conserve what? | water | science | null | null | null | cold | sunlight | air | water | ART CONNECTION QUESTIONS 1. Figure 5.7 On a hot, dry day, plants close their stomata to conserve water. What impact will this have on photosynthesis?. | null | null | null |
Which of the following statements about Jefferson's personality is true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As we all know,it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence .He wrote it in two weeks,and after a few changes,it was accepted by the Congress.As a result,he became famous in America's history.
Born in Virginia,Thomas Jefferson,a brilliant student at school and almost talented lawyer later... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15846.txt | As we all know,it was Thomas Jefferson who wrote the Declaration of Independence .He wrote it in two weeks,and after a few changes,it was accepted by the Congress.As a result,he became famous in America's history.
Born in Virginia,Thomas Jefferson,a brilliant student at school and almost talented lawyer later,was much... | [
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"He was not an easy person to get along with at all",
"He was not only very talented but also very handsome.",
"He was an amusing talker,but not good at speaking in public."
] |
How long had Terry been away from home? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was three o'clock. A man was walking down a high street in the north of England. He was wearing a dark suit and carrying a suitcase. His name was Terry and he and he had lived away from home for twenty years. In fact he was in prison ,
Terry was feeling totally depressed because everything in his hometown h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle803.txt | It was three o'clock. A man was walking down a high street in the north of England. He was wearing a dark suit and carrying a suitcase. His name was Terry and he and he had lived away from home for twenty years. In fact he was in prison ,
Terry was feeling totally depressed because everything in his hometown had change... | [
"Ten years.",
"Five years.",
"Twenty years.",
"Fifteen years."
] |
The earthquake took place _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
China Earthquake Leaves 5,000 Homeless
Beijing--An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale left 5,000 people homeless, killed at least one person and injured 39 others in southwest China on Thursday, with more accidents expected.
By late Thursday, 4,900 people were declared homeless after the quake destr... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22759.txt | China Earthquake Leaves 5,000 Homeless
Beijing--An earthquake measuring 5.8 on the Richter scale left 5,000 people homeless, killed at least one person and injured 39 others in southwest China on Thursday, with more accidents expected.
By late Thursday, 4,900 people were declared homeless after the quake destroyed thei... | [
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"at noon",
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What would do harm to students who failed the college entrance examination? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Statistics show that every year, about 4 million students fail to pass the national college entrance exam. However, as China recently publicized students' scores for this year's college entrance exam, it seems that schools, parents and society at large give more attention to students who succeed in the exam, f... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8023.txt | Statistics show that every year, about 4 million students fail to pass the national college entrance exam. However, as China recently publicized students' scores for this year's college entrance exam, it seems that schools, parents and society at large give more attention to students who succeed in the exam, few people... | [
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"Teachers and the whole society offer more support to them.",
"They themselves get over their depression and adopt an optimistic attitude.",
"Parents put the blame on them for their failure."
] |
What can be concludedfrom the experiment? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Does solving a math problem give you a headache? Doyou feel nervous when you sit a math exam? For most students, math can be tough but scientists have proved that math problems can actually trigger physical pain.
Scientists came to his conclusion with an in-depth experiment, which was published in the Public L... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23262.txt | Does solving a math problem give you a headache? Doyou feel nervous when you sit a math exam? For most students, math can be tough but scientists have proved that math problems can actually trigger physical pain.
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"Moderatemathematic anxiety promotes students' academic performance.",
"Effectivesolutions havebeenworked out tolower students' anxiety ofmath.",
"Physical pain causedby HMA disappearsinthe process of doingmath problem."
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What are the most common roundworm parasites of people in the u. s.? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the most common roundworm parasites of people in the u. s.? | pinworms | science | null | null | null | hookworms | cutworms | leeches | pinworms | Tiny pinworms are the most common roundworm parasites of people in the U. S. In some areas, as many as one out of three children are infected. Humans become infected when they ingest the nearly microscopic pinworm eggs. The eggs hatch and develop into adults in the host’s digestive tract. Adults lay eggs that pass out ... | null | null | null |
How much does a baby elephant put on in weight a week? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Carol and Susan are very good friends. They are in the same class at school and they often go to each other's home on Sunday. Now they are both eight yeas old. Carol's mother has got a new baby. Carol is very glad to have a little sister, so she is always talking about her to Susan.
At first Susan is very inte... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5634.txt | Carol and Susan are very good friends. They are in the same class at school and they often go to each other's home on Sunday. Now they are both eight yeas old. Carol's mother has got a new baby. Carol is very glad to have a little sister, so she is always talking about her to Susan.
At first Susan is very interested ... | [
"Half a pound.",
"Ten pounds.",
"Seventy pounds.",
"Seven hundred pounds."
] |
The passage was written mainly to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cells were discovered in 1665 by Robert Hooke when he took a piece of cork and looked at it under a microscope. Cork is made up of dead cells but you are still able to see the cells which proved to be interesting to him. He described _ as being made of something, just like a wall is made of bricks. He then ca... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21848.txt | Cells were discovered in 1665 by Robert Hooke when he took a piece of cork and looked at it under a microscope. Cork is made up of dead cells but you are still able to see the cells which proved to be interesting to him. He described _ as being made of something, just like a wall is made of bricks. He then called thos... | [
"introduce different microscopes",
"tell the differences between animal cells and plant cells",
"introduce basic knowledge of cells",
"tell how to observe cells with the right tools"
] |
Children of young age should have _ hours' sleep every day. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is an old English saying.It tells us that we must go to bed early and get up early in the morning.Then we shall be healthy.We shall also be rich and clever.This is true.The body must have enough sleep to be healthy.Children of young age should have ten hours' sleep every night.Children who do not have en... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8284.txt | There is an old English saying.It tells us that we must go to bed early and get up early in the morning.Then we shall be healthy.We shall also be rich and clever.This is true.The body must have enough sleep to be healthy.Children of young age should have ten hours' sleep every night.Children who do not have enough slee... | [
"ten",
"nine",
"eleven",
"twelve"
] |
In the United States, people often _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sometimes people add to what they say even when they don't talk. Gestures are the "silent language" of every culture. We point a finger or move another part of the body to show what we want to say. It is important to know the body language of every country or we may be misunderstood.
In the United States, peop... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22465.txt | Sometimes people add to what they say even when they don't talk. Gestures are the "silent language" of every culture. We point a finger or move another part of the body to show what we want to say. It is important to know the body language of every country or we may be misunderstood.
In the United States, people greet ... | [
"show their friendship by touching each other",
"show their friendship by glancing at each other",
"say \"Pardon me\" to each other when they are talking",
"get uncomfortable when you sit close to them"
] |
The writer wrote this article to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My 13-year-old daughter Lisa remembers birthdays, makes people cards when they are sick, and sends encouraging notes written in colored pens in her neat, artistic hand.
One day I got a call from her principal, "I called to tell you that in 20 years of teaching I have seen nothing like what Lisa did today", he ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4839.txt | My 13-year-old daughter Lisa remembers birthdays, makes people cards when they are sick, and sends encouraging notes written in colored pens in her neat, artistic hand.
One day I got a call from her principal, "I called to tell you that in 20 years of teaching I have seen nothing like what Lisa did today", he said
I he... | [
"call upon schools to care more about disadvantaged kids",
"encourage kids to help others in whatever way they can",
"show how proud she felt of her daughter's kindness.",
"show that helping others is rewarding in itself."
] |
The passage is told about _ problems. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How hard we have all prayed to grow up quickly, and looked forward to the happy days of being a grown-up and enjoying the many interests that a youth should have.
At last, you have grown up. At least you are no longer a child. They call you "young lady". You then enjoy the pleasure of being a young lady. You ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14015.txt | How hard we have all prayed to grow up quickly, and looked forward to the happy days of being a grown-up and enjoying the many interests that a youth should have.
At last, you have grown up. At least you are no longer a child. They call you "young lady". You then enjoy the pleasure of being a young lady. You are proud... | [
"a growing-up boy's",
"an old woman's",
"a teenage girl's",
"a grown-up's"
] |
Which of the following is not true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone has his own birthday. People in different countries celebrate their birthdays in different ways. Here are four people from different countries. They will tell us how they celebrate their birthdays in their countries.
Sandy Morrison comes from Madrid . He says happily, "My twenty-first birthday is on ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5733.txt | Everyone has his own birthday. People in different countries celebrate their birthdays in different ways. Here are four people from different countries. They will tell us how they celebrate their birthdays in their countries.
Sandy Morrison comes from Madrid . He says happily, "My twenty-first birthday is on a Saturda... | [
"Li Xiaomei gets some money on her birthday.",
"Mrs. Sato will give something red to her husband tomorrow.",
"People in Madrid celebrate their birthdays by pulling on the ear.",
"In France, when someone has birthday, his friends often ask him to have dinner."
] |
According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Does eating a good breakfast improve school study? A study of more than 1,000 pupils in the city of Lawrence suggests it does.
Youngsters who took part in the breakfast program improved their scores in the tests much more than those who didn't. Among those who attended the program, fewer were found late for sc... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6293.txt | Does eating a good breakfast improve school study? A study of more than 1,000 pupils in the city of Lawrence suggests it does.
Youngsters who took part in the breakfast program improved their scores in the tests much more than those who didn't. Among those who attended the program, fewer were found late for school than... | [
"Over 1,000 pupils took part in the experiment.",
"The experiment lasted a year.",
"A good breakfast can improve school study.",
"A good breakfast means eating a lot ."
] |
What rocks are formed by crystallization of chemical precipitates? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What rocks are formed by crystallization of chemical precipitates? | chemical sedimentary | science | null | null | null | layered | volcanic | carbon sedimentary | chemical sedimentary | Sedimentary rocks formed by the crystallization of chemical precipitates are called chemical sedimentary rocks . Dissolved ions in fluids precipitate out of the fluid and settle out, just like the halite pictured below ( Figure below ). | null | null | null |
Why did the office manager leave after directing Lillian to type a letter? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lillian was a young girl who grew up in a village. At the age of 16, her father forced her to drop out of school and find a job to help the family.
With limited education, skills and hope, she would take the bus into the big cities of Windsor and Detroit, walk aimlessly about and then return home every day. Sh... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8931.txt | Lillian was a young girl who grew up in a village. At the age of 16, her father forced her to drop out of school and find a job to help the family.
With limited education, skills and hope, she would take the bus into the big cities of Windsor and Detroit, walk aimlessly about and then return home every day. She couldn'... | [
"She was not satisfied with Lillian.",
"She found Lillian was too young.",
"She wanted to let the girl be quiet.",
"She wanted to test Lillian"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following statements is NOT true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's well known that our human memory can fail us. People can be forgetful, and they can sometimes also "remember" things incorrectly, with damaging consequences in the classroom, courtroom, and other areas of life. Now, researchers show for the first time that bumblebees can be unreliable witnesses too.
Bumb... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9800.txt | It's well known that our human memory can fail us. People can be forgetful, and they can sometimes also "remember" things incorrectly, with damaging consequences in the classroom, courtroom, and other areas of life. Now, researchers show for the first time that bumblebees can be unreliable witnesses too.
Bumblebees ar... | [
"Memory failure influences students' study effects.",
"Bumblebees' memory is complicated and worth studying.",
"The bees couldn't make out which flower had rewarded them days later.",
"Bumblebees are stupid insects with limited brain capacity."
] |
Which of the following statement is TRUE according to the article? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Short Skirts Are Out!
After decades of skimpy skirts and sleeveless tops on game days, some schools in the US are saying cheerleader uniforms will have to meet stricter dress codes when they are worn in class.
In Lake County, Florida, cheerleaders with uniforms too skimpy for the code are being asked to wear l... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15332.txt | Short Skirts Are Out!
After decades of skimpy skirts and sleeveless tops on game days, some schools in the US are saying cheerleader uniforms will have to meet stricter dress codes when they are worn in class.
In Lake County, Florida, cheerleaders with uniforms too skimpy for the code are being asked to wear long short... | [
"School administrators believe cheerleader uniforms do not match school dress codes.",
"Most cheerleaders show understanding of the new dress codes.",
"Sheila Noone believes that cheerleading miniskirts are not revealing.",
"School administrators don't take cheerleading seriously."
] |
Mark spent 220 dollars to fix his car. It needed two parts that cost 20 dollars each, and labor cost .5 dollars a minute. How many hours did the mechanic work? | Labor cost is .5*60=<<.5*60=30>>30 dollars per hour
The cost for parts is 20*2=$<<20*2=40>>40
The total cost for labor is 220-40=$<<220-40=180>>180
He spent 180/30=<<180/30=6>>6 hours on labor.
#### 6 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mark spent 220 dollars to fix his car. It needed two parts that cost 20 dollars each, and labor cost .5 dollars a minute. How many hours did the mechanic work? | Labor cost is .5*60=<<.5*60=30>>30 dollars per hour
The cost for parts is 20*2=$<<20*2=40>>40
The total cost for labor is 220-40=$<<220-40=180>>180
He spent 180/30=<<180/30=6>>6 hours on labor.
#### 6 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The cycle of copper reacting is a good example of what principle? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The cycle of copper reacting is a good example of what principle? | conservation of mass | science | null | null | null | conservation of momentum | law of inertia | conservation of energy | conservation of mass | A series of chemical reactions where an initial amount of copper reacts with nitric acid, goes into solution, and disappears. Then a series of reactions proceed, only to have the copper metal recovered. The copper cycle is a good illustration of how mass is conserved in a given chemical reaction. | null | null | null |
Nixon has developed the ear scanning system while there's already the fingertip detection because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Clean your ears, because airport security might soon be scanning them. According to a recent discovery, the shape of ears could provide a reliable new way of identifying people at airports.
Researchers discovered that ears of each person have a unique shape and they have created a system that can scan them. Th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21627.txt | Clean your ears, because airport security might soon be scanning them. According to a recent discovery, the shape of ears could provide a reliable new way of identifying people at airports.
Researchers discovered that ears of each person have a unique shape and they have created a system that can scan them. The ear sca... | [
"ear scanning can be used at airports",
"fingertip detection is not so convenient",
"he doesn't think one system is enough",
"ear shapes are easier to read than fingerprints"
] |
From the passage, we can infer that the writer_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The following are some tips for becoming a successful businessman by Michael Bloomberg. They are based on his experience of building a company from the ground up, leading New York City as mayor , and so on.
Take Risks
Life is too short to spend your time avoiding failure.
In 1981, at the age of 39, I lost my ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7600.txt | The following are some tips for becoming a successful businessman by Michael Bloomberg. They are based on his experience of building a company from the ground up, leading New York City as mayor , and so on.
Take Risks
Life is too short to spend your time avoiding failure.
In 1981, at the age of 39, I lost my job. The ... | [
"is a young mayor",
"seldom cares about others",
"is lucky all the time",
"is a hard-working man"
] |
What is the process in which organ systems work to maintain a stable internal environment? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the process in which organ systems work to maintain a stable internal environment? | homeostasis | science | null | null | null | organ balance | ketosis | homogeneity | homeostasis | The process in which organ systems work to maintain a stable internal environment is called homeostasis. Keeping a stable internal environment requires constant adjustments. Here are just three of the many ways that human organ systems help the body maintain homeostasis:. | null | null | null |
What do we know about the author? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Like many new graduates, I left university full of hope for the future but with no real idea of what I wanted to do. My degree, with honors, in English literature had not really prepared me for anything practical. I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world somehow, but I had no idea how to do that. That... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6813.txt | Like many new graduates, I left university full of hope for the future but with no real idea of what I wanted to do. My degree, with honors, in English literature had not really prepared me for anything practical. I knew I wanted to make a difference in the world somehow, but I had no idea how to do that. That's when I... | [
"His university education focused on the theoretical knowledge.",
"His dream at university was to become a volunteer.",
"He took pride in having contributed to the world.",
"He felt honored to study English literature."
] |
From the passage, which is NOT true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
China Mobile, the country's largest mobile communications operator, has accounted for nearly 40 percent of revenues in the domestic telecoms market. That puts it at the top of the six major telecoms operators in the nation, according to the latest official statistics .
The other five are: China Telecom, 31.... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19270.txt | China Mobile, the country's largest mobile communications operator, has accounted for nearly 40 percent of revenues in the domestic telecoms market. That puts it at the top of the six major telecoms operators in the nation, according to the latest official statistics .
The other five are: China Telecom, 31.1 percent... | [
"China Mobile isChina's largest mobile phone sellers.",
"China Mobile isChina's largest mobile communications operator.",
"China Mobile has covered nearly two fifths of the income in the telecoms market inChina.",
"China Mobile has taken the first place in the telecoms market."
] |
Children are advised to read the Harry Potter series because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once upon a time, a doting mother asked Albert Einstein what she should read to her son to help him grow up as brilliant and intelligent as the famous scientist.
"Fairy-tales," he said, wisely nodding his head.
Why? Why would Albert Einstein -- the Nobel Prizes winning physicist recommend reading fairy-tales? ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17375.txt | Once upon a time, a doting mother asked Albert Einstein what she should read to her son to help him grow up as brilliant and intelligent as the famous scientist.
"Fairy-tales," he said, wisely nodding his head.
Why? Why would Albert Einstein -- the Nobel Prizes winning physicist recommend reading fairy-tales? Was he jo... | [
"they are better than the films",
"they can help improve children's reading ability",
"the films are not true to the original stories",
"children can't learn much from the films"
] |
Sylvia Agins'behavior shows that _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One spring,when 1 was 1 0,during one of my father's layoffs,I could tell my mother was unhappy.I decided to cheer her up by buying her a special Mother's Day gift.
One day after school I rode my bike to the Agins,which,I learned years later,was known for its high-end fashions and style.I introduced myself to S... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5592.txt | One spring,when 1 was 1 0,during one of my father's layoffs,I could tell my mother was unhappy.I decided to cheer her up by buying her a special Mother's Day gift.
One day after school I rode my bike to the Agins,which,I learned years later,was known for its high-end fashions and style.I introduced myself to Sylvia Agi... | [
"she is critical and mean",
"she is kind and thoughtful",
"she is good at making money",
"she knows how to choose presents"
] |
Which of the following is not true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sailors used to speak of a "Jack"when they meant a flag which was set near the bow of a sailing ship. The flag showed the country to which the ship belonged. The Union Jack became the flag of Great Britain. Australia's flag has the Union Jack in the top left hand corner together with the stars of the Southern ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14342.txt | Sailors used to speak of a "Jack"when they meant a flag which was set near the bow of a sailing ship. The flag showed the country to which the ship belonged. The Union Jack became the flag of Great Britain. Australia's flag has the Union Jack in the top left hand corner together with the stars of the Southern Cross. Th... | [
"The emblem of the English was a red cross on a white background.",
"The Scottish used a white cross on a blue background in memory of St Andrew.",
"Australia's flag is the same color as the Union Jack.",
"The Irish used a red cross on a blue background in memory of St George."
] |
What colour are their eyes and hair? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"ABC"and "Banana Persons"
You may know the English letters A, B and C. But do you know there are people called "ABC"? You may like eating bananas. But do you know there are people called "banana persons"? If you don't know, I will tell you. They are Chinese people like you and me, but they aren't in China.Why ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1533.txt | "ABC"and "Banana Persons"
You may know the English letters A, B and C. But do you know there are people called "ABC"? You may like eating bananas. But do you know there are people called "banana persons"? If you don't know, I will tell you. They are Chinese people like you and me, but they aren't in China.Why do people... | [
"Their eyes and hair are black.",
"Their eyes and hair are yellow.",
"Their eyes and hair are white.",
"Their eyes and hair are black and yellow."
] |
Daniel buys a magazine costing $0.85 and a pencil costing $0.50. He pays with a coupon that gives him $0.35 off. How much does he spend? | Daniel buys both magazine and pencil for $0.85 + $0.50 = $<<0.85+0.5=1.35>>1.35.
The coupon gives him a total cost of $1.35 - $0.35 = $<<1.35-0.35=1>>1.
#### 1 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Daniel buys a magazine costing $0.85 and a pencil costing $0.50. He pays with a coupon that gives him $0.35 off. How much does he spend? | Daniel buys both magazine and pencil for $0.85 + $0.50 = $<<0.85+0.5=1.35>>1.35.
The coupon gives him a total cost of $1.35 - $0.35 = $<<1.35-0.35=1>>1.
#### 1 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
All the following can most probably protect you EXCEPT that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Even if you are an experienced backpacker or climber,you need to know what to do if something goes wrong.It is not that Alaska is that much more dangerous than other places.It is no more _ than elsewhere,as long as the proper precautions are taken.So, being prepared is crucial to ensure a safe trip.
First of a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high946.txt | Even if you are an experienced backpacker or climber,you need to know what to do if something goes wrong.It is not that Alaska is that much more dangerous than other places.It is no more _ than elsewhere,as long as the proper precautions are taken.So, being prepared is crucial to ensure a safe trip.
First of all,make s... | [
"you can try to make noise as possible as you can",
"you can say something in a soft voice to the bear",
"you can try to learn to climb up a tall tree nearby",
"you can pretend to be dead when you are in danger"
] |
From Paragragh 1,we can know that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All over the world, the global diet includes fast food--prepared items from inexpensive restaurants, snack bars, or food stands. Some examples of American fast food are hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, fried chicken, and so on. Some types of international fast foods might be German sausage and Schnitzel, Ital... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7911.txt | All over the world, the global diet includes fast food--prepared items from inexpensive restaurants, snack bars, or food stands. Some examples of American fast food are hamburgers, hot dogs, sandwiches, fried chicken, and so on. Some types of international fast foods might be German sausage and Schnitzel, Italian pizza... | [
"America serves four kinds of fast food",
"we used to have more types of fast food",
"different countries have different types of fast food",
"America serves fewer fast food than other countries"
] |
In the author's new school, if a student wants to go to WC during the lesson, what does he or she have to do? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a very different school from those in China. You're not met by imposing doors and concrete walls, and the buildings were inviting. On the front of the main building was inscribed "Lee Elementary School, 1904." Wow! I knew it was an old school. Surrounding the main building were five trailers . One of th... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20688.txt | It was a very different school from those in China. You're not met by imposing doors and concrete walls, and the buildings were inviting. On the front of the main building was inscribed "Lee Elementary School, 1904." Wow! I knew it was an old school. Surrounding the main building were five trailers . One of them was my... | [
"To raise his/her hand to let his/her teacher know.",
"To stand up and ask for his/her teacher's permission.",
"To raise his/her hand with \"bathroom pass\" and ask his/her teacher's permission.",
"To wait until the class is over."
] |
Sarah is playing tic-tac-toe. She wins $1 for every game she wins, $0 for every game she ties, and she loses $2 for every game she loses. If she played 100 games where she tied 40 of them, and she lost $30, how many games did she win? | She either won or lost 60 games because 100 - 40 = <<100-40=60>>60
We know that 1(60-Losses) -2(Losses) = -30 because she lost $30
Therefore 60 - Losses - 2 Losses= -30
Therefore - 3 Losses = -90
Therefore, Losses = <<30=30>>30
#### 30 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Sarah is playing tic-tac-toe. She wins $1 for every game she wins, $0 for every game she ties, and she loses $2 for every game she loses. If she played 100 games where she tied 40 of them, and she lost $30, how many games did she win? | She either won or lost 60 games because 100 - 40 = <<100-40=60>>60
We know that 1(60-Losses) -2(Losses) = -30 because she lost $30
Therefore 60 - Losses - 2 Losses= -30
Therefore - 3 Losses = -90
Therefore, Losses = <<30=30>>30
#### 30 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following is NOT true? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Washington----A screaming intruder made it onto the front lawn of the White House Sunday while President Obama was at home before being caught by Secret Service officers.
Secret Service spokesman Eric Zahren recognized the man as 40-year-old Brian Lee Patterson, whose last known address was in Albuquerque, N.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23678.txt | Washington----A screaming intruder made it onto the front lawn of the White House Sunday while President Obama was at home before being caught by Secret Service officers.
Secret Service spokesman Eric Zahren recognized the man as 40-year-old Brian Lee Patterson, whose last known address was in Albuquerque, N.M. Patter... | [
"Patterson was to be charged with unlawful entry into the White House.",
"Patterson was sent to a hospital soon after he was caught.",
"Patterson was an American man wearing beard.",
"Patterson took guns with him when he entered the White House."
] |
Materials combine chemically or physically. Which materials form a new substance when chemically combined? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Materials combine chemically or physically. Which materials form a new substance when chemically combined?
Choices:
A. salt and pepper
B. water and sugar
C. iron nails and pennies
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When a student _ , he makes a score. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Basketball is still a young game. It's over a hundred years old. In the winter of 1891, a certain college was having some trouble with its boy students. The weather was bad and the students had to stay indoors. As they couldn't play outdoors, they were unhappy, and some even got into fights from time to time.
... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1488.txt | Basketball is still a young game. It's over a hundred years old. In the winter of 1891, a certain college was having some trouble with its boy students. The weather was bad and the students had to stay indoors. As they couldn't play outdoors, they were unhappy, and some even got into fights from time to time.
Some of t... | [
"receives the ball.",
"throws the ball to another student",
"runs quickly with the ball in his hand",
"throws the ball into the basket"
] |
We can know from Emma Watson's personal experience that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is an excerpt from Emma Watsons speech at the United Nations headquarters.
Today we are launching a campaign(called "He For She"). I am reaching out to you because we need your help. We want to end gender inequality, and to do this, we need everyone involved. This is the first campaign of this kind in the... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9246.txt | This is an excerpt from Emma Watsons speech at the United Nations headquarters.
Today we are launching a campaign(called "He For She"). I am reaching out to you because we need your help. We want to end gender inequality, and to do this, we need everyone involved. This is the first campaign of this kind in the UN. We w... | [
"feminism has become an unpopular word",
"her parents didn't love her because she was born a daughter",
"she was called bossy because she didn't want to appear masculine",
"her mentors treated her the same way they treated boy students."
] |
Which of the following best describes the son? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1989 an 8.2 earthquake almost flattened America, killing over 30,000 people in less than four minutes. A father rushed to the school where his son was supposed to be, only to discover that the building was as flat as a pancake.
After the shock, he remembered the promise he had made to his son: "No matter wh... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1444.txt | In 1989 an 8.2 earthquake almost flattened America, killing over 30,000 people in less than four minutes. A father rushed to the school where his son was supposed to be, only to discover that the building was as flat as a pancake.
After the shock, he remembered the promise he had made to his son: "No matter what happen... | [
"Calm, hopeful and strong-minded.",
"Careful, helpful and absent-minded.",
"Frightened, hopeless and thankful.",
"Cold-hearted, honest and faithful."
] |
Teenagers feel hard to get up early because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
IT'S a scene in many homes around the world: tired-eyed teens wake to the sound of their alarm clock. Another school day begins, and we all wish we could have just one extra hour of sleep.
For lucky high school students in England, they're now going to reset their alarm and get an extra hour of sleep. Instead ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4619.txt | IT'S a scene in many homes around the world: tired-eyed teens wake to the sound of their alarm clock. Another school day begins, and we all wish we could have just one extra hour of sleep.
For lucky high school students in England, they're now going to reset their alarm and get an extra hour of sleep. Instead of starti... | [
"they are too lazy",
"their sleep cycles are later than adults",
"they stay up late at night",
"they hate going to school"
] |
Tonya has opened a lemonade stand selling lemonade in small, medium, and large cups at $1, $2 and $3 respectively. At the close of business she ended up making $50. As she went back through her inventory she noticed that she sold $11 worth of small lemonades and $24 worth of medium lemonades. How many cups of large le... | 1. Tonya sold $11 worth of small lemonades and $24 worth of medium lemonades which makes $11 + $24= $<<11+24=35>>35 for small and medium lemonades.
2. Tonya made a total of $50. If she made $35 selling the two smaller sizes and she sold three sizes in all then $50-$35= $<<50-35=15>>15 worth of large lemonades.
3. The l... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tonya has opened a lemonade stand selling lemonade in small, medium, and large cups at $1, $2 and $3 respectively. At the close of business she ended up making $50. As she went back through her inventory she noticed that she sold $11 worth of small lemonades and $24 worth of medium lemonades. How many cups of large le... | 1. Tonya sold $11 worth of small lemonades and $24 worth of medium lemonades which makes $11 + $24= $<<11+24=35>>35 for small and medium lemonades.
2. Tonya made a total of $50. If she made $35 selling the two smaller sizes and she sold three sizes in all then $50-$35= $<<50-35=15>>15 worth of large lemonades.
3. The l... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What, in Mo Yan's opinion, contributes most to his winning the 2012 Nobel Prize for literature? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
STOCKHOLM - Mo Yan, the 2012 Nobel Prize winner for literature, said on Friday that diversity in global cultures makes human beings' cultural life interesting.
Mo told a reception in the Chinese Embassy in Stockholm that it was a responsibility to protect the diversity in cultures while creating the diversity ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23655.txt | STOCKHOLM - Mo Yan, the 2012 Nobel Prize winner for literature, said on Friday that diversity in global cultures makes human beings' cultural life interesting.
Mo told a reception in the Chinese Embassy in Stockholm that it was a responsibility to protect the diversity in cultures while creating the diversity as well.
... | [
"diversity in global cultures",
"the theme song in the movie \"Red Sorghum\"",
"130 people attending the reception, Per Westerberg included",
"translation"
] |
In order to let the elephants in the zoos live longer, people should _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most people think zoos are safe for animals, where struggles such as difficulty in finding food and avoiding natural enemies don't exist. Without such problems, animals in zoos should live to an old age. But that may not be true for the largest land animals on earth. Scientists have known that elephants in zoo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18299.txt | Most people think zoos are safe for animals, where struggles such as difficulty in finding food and avoiding natural enemies don't exist. Without such problems, animals in zoos should live to an old age. But that may not be true for the largest land animals on earth. Scientists have known that elephants in zoos often s... | [
"give them a good diet",
"keep their living place clean and tidy",
"get them to exercise as in the wild",
"try to keep as quiet as possible"
] |
According to the passage, when we decide to go for it, we only consider _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The expression "Go for it!" is a way of encouraging someone to try something.
"Go for it!" means you should not worry about failure or be too careful. You should take a chance, be brave, and act firmly.
"Go for it!" gets name from football. Not football as it is played in most countries such as England, Egypt ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3895.txt | The expression "Go for it!" is a way of encouraging someone to try something.
"Go for it!" means you should not worry about failure or be too careful. You should take a chance, be brave, and act firmly.
"Go for it!" gets name from football. Not football as it is played in most countries such as England, Egypt or Japan,... | [
"safety",
"action",
"result",
"situation"
] |
How do bacteria reproduce? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How do bacteria reproduce? | binary fission | science | null | null | null | sexual reproduction | budding | nuclear fission | binary fission | New mitochondria and chloroplasts are produced through a process similar to binary fission. Bacteria also reproduce through binary fission. | null | null | null |
Luther designs clothes for a high fashion company. His latest line of clothing uses both silk and cashmere fabrics. There are ten pieces made with silk and half that number made with cashmere. If his latest line has thirteen pieces, how many pieces use a blend of cashmere and silk? | Luther has 10 / 2 = <<10/2=5>>5 pieces made with cashmere.
He has 13 - 10 = <<13-10=3>>3 pieces made without silk using only cashmere.
Thus, Luther has 5 - 3 = <<5-3=2>>2 pieces made using a blend of cashmere and silk.
#### 2 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Luther designs clothes for a high fashion company. His latest line of clothing uses both silk and cashmere fabrics. There are ten pieces made with silk and half that number made with cashmere. If his latest line has thirteen pieces, how many pieces use a blend of cashmere and silk? | Luther has 10 / 2 = <<10/2=5>>5 pieces made with cashmere.
He has 13 - 10 = <<13-10=3>>3 pieces made without silk using only cashmere.
Thus, Luther has 5 - 3 = <<5-3=2>>2 pieces made using a blend of cashmere and silk.
#### 2 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
_ found the pen in the lost and found case. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I'm Tom. This is a pencil case. It's orange. It's my pencil case. What's in the pencil case? A ruler is in the pencil case. It is my ruler. The ruler is blue and red. That is a pencil. It is black and white. It is not my pencil. Look! That girl is Lucy. It is her pencil. That boy is Tim. I found his green pen ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7516.txt | I'm Tom. This is a pencil case. It's orange. It's my pencil case. What's in the pencil case? A ruler is in the pencil case. It is my ruler. The ruler is blue and red. That is a pencil. It is black and white. It is not my pencil. Look! That girl is Lucy. It is her pencil. That boy is Tim. I found his green pen in the pe... | [
"Tom",
"Lucy",
"Lily",
"Tim"
] |
Venus rotates slowly in a direction opposite to the direction of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Venus rotates slowly in a direction opposite to the direction of what? | its orbit | science | null | null | null | the sun | the Earth's orbit | the orbit of Mars | its orbit | Venus rotates slowly in a direction opposite to the direction of its orbit. | null | null | null |
According to the passage, most of those surveyed believed attending after-work drinks _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
NEW YORK---One in five U.S. workers regularly attends after-work drinks with coworkers, where the most common mishaps range from badmouthing another worker to drinking too much, according to a study released on Tuesday.
Most workers attend so-called happy hours to bond with colleagues, although 15 percent go t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high627.txt | NEW YORK---One in five U.S. workers regularly attends after-work drinks with coworkers, where the most common mishaps range from badmouthing another worker to drinking too much, according to a study released on Tuesday.
Most workers attend so-called happy hours to bond with colleagues, although 15 percent go to hear th... | [
"benefited them a lot",
"could provide information",
"only made them relaxed",
"was of no help to them"
] |
What can we learn from the story? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Steven Spielberg was not a scholar, and his classmates teased him. Rather than read, the kid really preferred running around with an 8mm camera, shooting homemade movies, which he showed to friends for a small fee.
In his first year of high school, he dropped out. But when his parents persuaded him to retur... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6753.txt | Steven Spielberg was not a scholar, and his classmates teased him. Rather than read, the kid really preferred running around with an 8mm camera, shooting homemade movies, which he showed to friends for a small fee.
In his first year of high school, he dropped out. But when his parents persuaded him to return, he was... | [
"Always follow our dream and we can make it.",
"We need someone to help us realize our dreams.",
"Anyone can become a film director if he wants to.",
"We should grasp the opportunity that comes our way."
] |
If Mrs. Green wants you to her house in a car, you should _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In America, just as in Europe, men usually open doors for women, and women always walk ahead of men into a room or a restaurant, unless the men have to be ahead of the ladies to choose the table, to open the door of a car or do some other things like the above. On the street, men almost always walk or cross th... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6680.txt | In America, just as in Europe, men usually open doors for women, and women always walk ahead of men into a room or a restaurant, unless the men have to be ahead of the ladies to choose the table, to open the door of a car or do some other things like the above. On the street, men almost always walk or cross the street ... | [
"sit beside a guest",
"sit at the front seat",
"sit at the back seat",
"drive the car"
] |
When earthquakes happen, you can get _ a desk quickly and hold on. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In China, safety education is becoming more and more important now. The last Monday in March is for students to learn it at school. It helps students learn more about what they should do to keep themselves safe. What are the accidents at school? Take a look.
Stampedes , earthquakes and fires are the main acc... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5138.txt | In China, safety education is becoming more and more important now. The last Monday in March is for students to learn it at school. It helps students learn more about what they should do to keep themselves safe. What are the accidents at school? Take a look.
Stampedes , earthquakes and fires are the main accidents at... | [
"on",
"under",
"near",
"behind"
] |
The third line of defense of the immune system is called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The third line of defense of the immune system is called? | the immune response | science | null | null | null | the malignant response | the sudden response | the asymptomatic response | the immune response | Like the immune systems of other vertebrates, the human immune system is adaptive. If pathogens manage to get through the body’s first two lines of defense, the third line of defense takes over. The third line of defense is referred to as the immune response . This defense is specific to a particular pathogen, and it a... | null | null | null |
The topic of the passage is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is difficult to imagine what life will be like without memory. The meanings of thousands of everyday perceptions(, ), the bases for the decisions we make, and the roots of our habits and skills are to be found in our past experiences, which are brought into the present by memory.
Memory can be defined as... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23531.txt | It is difficult to imagine what life will be like without memory. The meanings of thousands of everyday perceptions(, ), the bases for the decisions we make, and the roots of our habits and skills are to be found in our past experiences, which are brought into the present by memory.
Memory can be defined as the capa... | [
"What would life be like without memory?",
"Memory is of vital importance to life.",
"How is a person's memory different from an animal's or a computer's?",
"What is contained in memory?"
] |
Bunny Yeager was probably born in _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bunny Yeager, a model and photographer, died at 85, her agent, Ed Christin said.
Yeager's greatest achievement is her cultural impact on making bikinis popular. "Anyone in Miami in the 1950s who wanted a bikini would come to her, and she'd make one," he said.
Yeager became famous for making women feel comforta... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19025.txt | Bunny Yeager, a model and photographer, died at 85, her agent, Ed Christin said.
Yeager's greatest achievement is her cultural impact on making bikinis popular. "Anyone in Miami in the 1950s who wanted a bikini would come to her, and she'd make one," he said.
Yeager became famous for making women feel comfortable enoug... | [
"1950",
"1925",
"1929",
"1940"
] |
The writer mentions Donna Jackson mainly to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every day we are exposed to images, videos, music and news. In this age of visual and aural hyper-stimulation, the medium of radio is making a great comeback.
"We're at the beginning of a golden age of audio," said US-based podcaster Alex Blumberg in an article in The Sydney Morning Herald. In the last month a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10228.txt | Every day we are exposed to images, videos, music and news. In this age of visual and aural hyper-stimulation, the medium of radio is making a great comeback.
"We're at the beginning of a golden age of audio," said US-based podcaster Alex Blumberg in an article in The Sydney Morning Herald. In the last month alone, 15 ... | [
"tell how young people relax themselves",
"explain why young people like podcasts",
"introduce what programs podcasts are presenting",
"show how popular podcasts are presenting"
] |
Which is probably true about eating black-eyed peas on New Year? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Almost all cultures celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another in some way. Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways, and at different times on the calendar.
In Western countries, people usually celebrate New Year at midnight on January 1st. People may go to pa... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10138.txt | Almost all cultures celebrate the end of one year and the beginning of another in some way. Different cultures celebrate the beginning of a new year in different ways, and at different times on the calendar.
In Western countries, people usually celebrate New Year at midnight on January 1st. People may go to parties, dr... | [
"Black-eyed peas taste bad.",
"The peas are very difficult to cook.",
"One pea brings one day of luck.",
"It is bad luck to eat a lot of black-eyed peas."
] |
From what the teacher in Hanover did, we can infer_. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There were times when it was only schoolchildren who felt sick before they got their grades.But now teachers in prefix = st1 /Germanyare scared, too, as they are being graded by their students.
Many teachers are opposed to it.They don't mind being evaluated.But they are upset because the results are then being... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23073.txt | There were times when it was only schoolchildren who felt sick before they got their grades.But now teachers in prefix = st1 /Germanyare scared, too, as they are being graded by their students.
Many teachers are opposed to it.They don't mind being evaluated.But they are upset because the results are then being posted o... | [
"he intended to help his colleagues",
"there was some disadvantage of the website",
"his colleagues were more popular than him",
"he wanted to know how he was evaluated"
] |
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