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Mr. White's picture was_.
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Passage: Mr. Black and Mr. White were two very famous artists in the city. Their drawings were also very popular in the city. But they tried to see who could draw the best picture. One day they asked an old man to be the judge. Mr. Black drew an apple tree. He put his picture in the field. Soon the birds came and tried...
Answer: B
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Mr. Black and Mr. White were two very famous artists in the city. Their drawings were also very popular in the city. But they tried to see who could draw the best picture. One day they asked an old man to be the judge. Mr. Black drew an apple tree. He put his picture in the field. Soon the birds came and tried to eat t...
[ "an apple tree", "curtains", "nothing", "an old man" ]
It hasn't been proved in the study that _ .
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Workers who commute by car, bus or train to the office are more likely to suffer from stress and exhaustion, according to a study. Scientists studied 12,000 employees aged between 18 and 65.They found that those who traveled to work by car or public transport reported higher levels of stress and tiredness comp...
Answer: D
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Workers who commute by car, bus or train to the office are more likely to suffer from stress and exhaustion, according to a study. Scientists studied 12,000 employees aged between 18 and 65.They found that those who traveled to work by car or public transport reported higher levels of stress and tiredness compared to a...
[ ".the balance between economic needs and health is broken", ".more stay at public transport is more harmful to people", "going to work by bus is more tiring than by bike", "commuting causes ill health" ]
Which of the following is an example of Peterson's way of teaching music?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: When Andrea Peterson landed her first teaching job, she faced the daunting task of creating a music program with almost no money for equipment or supplies in a climate where standards-based learning was the focus and music just provided a break for students and teachers. For her drive and creativity in overcom...
Answer: B
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When Andrea Peterson landed her first teaching job, she faced the daunting task of creating a music program with almost no money for equipment or supplies in a climate where standards-based learning was the focus and music just provided a break for students and teachers. For her drive and creativity in overcoming those...
[ "She wrote plays on themes of race, equality and social justice.", "She made use of the contents of other classes in her teaching.", "She organized classroom discussions of Broadway tunes.", "She helped students compose songs by themselves." ]
Lily and Gina have _ .
D
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Passage: I'm Leo. I'm 13 and I'm in Class Six. I have three good friends. They are Lily, Gina, and Ben. Lily and Gina are in Class Seven. Ben is in Class Six, too. We're all in Grade Seven. We like sports. My favorite sport is ping-pong. It is interesting. I have three ping-pong balls and four ping-pong bats. Lily and ...
Answer: D
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I'm Leo. I'm 13 and I'm in Class Six. I have three good friends. They are Lily, Gina, and Ben. Lily and Gina are in Class Seven. Ben is in Class Six, too. We're all in Grade Seven. We like sports. My favorite sport is ping-pong. It is interesting. I have three ping-pong balls and four ping-pong bats. Lily and Gina are ...
[ "two soccer balls", "three ping-pong balls", "four ping-pong bats", "five tennis balls" ]
Which of the following is true?
B
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Passage: Winter is very cold in many countries. It's easy for you and me to keep warm. If we are cold, we can just buy a warm coat or use a heater and we will feel better. But what about animals? How do they keep warm in winter? Some animals migrate . This means they travel to places where the weather is warmer. Many b...
Answer: B
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Winter is very cold in many countries. It's easy for you and me to keep warm. If we are cold, we can just buy a warm coat or use a heater and we will feel better. But what about animals? How do they keep warm in winter? Some animals migrate . This means they travel to places where the weather is warmer. Many birds leav...
[ "Some birds fly in groups because they can find food more easily.", "Some animals spend their winter sleeping.", "The moose hibernate in winter.", "some animals must do exercise to keep their bodies warm." ]
It can be concluded from the passage that anyone can become a changemaker if he _
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Passage: You may not have heard of Ashoka, but for the past 27 years,this association, founded by Bill Drayton, has fought poverty and sickness, promoted education and encouraged small businesses. To support these worthy causes, Ashoka provides money for the world's most promising "changemakers" seeking to solve ...
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You may not have heard of Ashoka, but for the past 27 years,this association, founded by Bill Drayton, has fought poverty and sickness, promoted education and encouraged small businesses. To support these worthy causes, Ashoka provides money for the world's most promising "changemakers" seeking to solve urgent ...
[ "considers Drayton's concept", "gets permission from Ashoka", "tries to improve social conditions", "is a young, happy and healthy adult" ]
If I am alert and my car is in good condition, my total stopping distance will be _ if I am tired and my car is in bad condition.
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Braking and Stopping Two important factors that influence the distance you take to stop a car are how quickly you react to danger and the speed at which you are traveling. The average reaction time (from the time driver sees danger to when he/she applies the brakes) is two seconds. Reaction time is affec...
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Braking and Stopping Two important factors that influence the distance you take to stop a car are how quickly you react to danger and the speed at which you are traveling. The average reaction time (from the time driver sees danger to when he/she applies the brakes) is two seconds. Reaction time is affected by th...
[ "more than", "less than", "the same as", "greater than" ]
According to the passage, the author tends to hold the view that _ .
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Most, if not all, Chinese have become richer thanks to 28 years of reform and opening up. But are we any happier? Various surveys attempt to answer this question. Though experts have presented varying percentages based on different standards, their answers tend to find we are generally happier, and the number ...
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Most, if not all, Chinese have become richer thanks to 28 years of reform and opening up. But are we any happier? Various surveys attempt to answer this question. Though experts have presented varying percentages based on different standards, their answers tend to find we are generally happier, and the number of optimi...
[ "the wealthier we get, the happier we become", "though we get wealthier, we do not feel happier", "it is the government's duty to raise every citizen's income", "the government should make sure all citizens feel a good level of security" ]
By mentioning "traffic light" and "windshield wiper", the author indicates that countless inventions are _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: We know the famous ones--the Thomas Edisons and the Alexander Graham Bells --but what about the less famous inventors? What about the people who invented the traffic light and the windshield wiper ? Shouldn' t we know who they are? Joan Mclean thinks so. In fact, Mclean, a professor of physics at Mountain ...
Answer: B
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We know the famous ones--the Thomas Edisons and the Alexander Graham Bells --but what about the less famous inventors? What about the people who invented the traffic light and the windshield wiper ? Shouldn' t we know who they are? Joan Mclean thinks so. In fact, Mclean, a professor of physics at Mountain Universit...
[ "beneficial, because their inventors are famous", "beneficial, though their inventors are less famous", "not useful, because their inventors are less famous", "not useful, though their inventors are famous" ]
What kind of charge do iconic compounds have?
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What kind of charge do iconic compounds have?
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What time does the program begin?
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Passage: "Good Time" is a program on ABC Radio. Jim Green is an announcer for the program. Most of the girls and boys like the program. They also like Jim Green. Some of them often make phone calls to him and thank him for his work. There are lots of letters to him every day, too. Jim Green gets up at 6:00 every morn...
Answer: B
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"Good Time" is a program on ABC Radio. Jim Green is an announcer for the program. Most of the girls and boys like the program. They also like Jim Green. Some of them often make phone calls to him and thank him for his work. There are lots of letters to him every day, too. Jim Green gets up at 6:00 every morning. He h...
[ "At 6:00", "At 7:30", "At 8:30", "At 9:30" ]
After he arrives at the station, he wants to _ .
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Mr. Smith drives his car to meet his friends at the station. When he finds there is still quite some time to go before the train arrives, he wants to take a short sleep. He is going to sleep when a young lady comes and asks him the time. Mr. Smith opens his eyes and answers, "Half past eight." With a "Thank yo...
Answer: B
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Mr. Smith drives his car to meet his friends at the station. When he finds there is still quite some time to go before the train arrives, he wants to take a short sleep. He is going to sleep when a young lady comes and asks him the time. Mr. Smith opens his eyes and answers, "Half past eight." With a "Thank you" the wo...
[ "tell the time", "have a short sleep", "ask the time", "chat with others" ]
If you are interested in paddling in rivers.
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Delta College starts Street Fair San Joaquin Delta College will introduce its new Summer Street Fair, which runs from noon to 8 p. m every Friday stating this week through Aug. 9 in Delta's L-l parking lot near Pacific Avenue and March Lane. The fair goes with Delta's weekend flea market. This week's featured ...
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Delta College starts Street Fair San Joaquin Delta College will introduce its new Summer Street Fair, which runs from noon to 8 p. m every Friday stating this week through Aug. 9 in Delta's L-l parking lot near Pacific Avenue and March Lane. The fair goes with Delta's weekend flea market. This week's featured performer...
[ "you can know all the American rivers", "you must try hard to get many prizes", "you can get tickets from a website", "you must keep silent in the evening" ]
According to the passage, the Linksters are usually _ .
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: A different sort of _ is developing in the workplace. Someone --- specifically the father-daughter team of Larry and Meagan Johnson --- has figured out that on some American job sites, five generations are working side by side. In their new book about generations in the workplace the pair argue that while such...
Answer: B
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A different sort of _ is developing in the workplace. Someone --- specifically the father-daughter team of Larry and Meagan Johnson --- has figured out that on some American job sites, five generations are working side by side. In their new book about generations in the workplace the pair argue that while such an age d...
[ "found working in the offices of large companies", "influenced by media and technology", "enthusiastic multi-media activists", "ice-cream sellers" ]
Which word can be used to describe the grateful kids?
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: For the kids in Matt Marciano's sixth-grade social studies class, Thanks-giving is a time for great ideas. "We look at different foods that people eat around the world," says Marciano. "The lesson," he explains, "teaches students to admit that some people are unlucky. And it also gets them thinking about Thank...
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For the kids in Matt Marciano's sixth-grade social studies class, Thanks-giving is a time for great ideas. "We look at different foods that people eat around the world," says Marciano. "The lesson," he explains, "teaches students to admit that some people are unlucky. And it also gets them thinking about Thanksgiving, ...
[ "Rude.", "Positive.", "Sad.", "Envious." ]
Photosynthesis changes light energy to what type of energy?
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Photosynthesis changes light energy to what type of energy?
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Photosynthesis changes light energy to chemical energy. The chemical energy is stored in the bonds of glucose molecules. Glucose is used for energy by the cells of almost all living things. Plants make their own glucose. Other organisms get glucose by consuming plants (or organisms that consume plants). How do living t...
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Who played the most important part in calling an ambulance fro Anita?
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: It is well known that the United States' population come from all over the world. The immigrants can learn the language, English, to keep this country united, but it is unnecessary to change their culture for an American way of life. I believe that recent immigrants should learn English in order to live in th...
Answer: A
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It is well known that the United States' population come from all over the world. The immigrants can learn the language, English, to keep this country united, but it is unnecessary to change their culture for an American way of life. I believe that recent immigrants should learn English in order to live in the country...
[ "Anita's aunt.", "Anita's mother.", "The operator.", "The doctor." ]
Who is this passage most likely written for?
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Expressing emotions is important rather than hiding them or keeping them inside. Everyone feels negative emotions such as anger and needs to deal with them. But there are healthy ways to express anger and ways to control it. Shouting bad words at someone will hurt the other person or make them angry too. If yo...
Answer: A
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Expressing emotions is important rather than hiding them or keeping them inside. Everyone feels negative emotions such as anger and needs to deal with them. But there are healthy ways to express anger and ways to control it. Shouting bad words at someone will hurt the other person or make them angry too. If you feel an...
[ "All kinds of people", "Young children", "Very angry people", "People who like to swear" ]
Dr David Hill seems to consider the findings of the report _ .
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The uninvolved dad, turning up his nose at diapering and too busy to bathe, dress and play with his kids, is mostly a myth , a big government survey suggests. Most American fathers say they are heavily involved in hands-on parenting, the researchers found. The results are encouraging and important " becaus...
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The uninvolved dad, turning up his nose at diapering and too busy to bathe, dress and play with his kids, is mostly a myth , a big government survey suggests. Most American fathers say they are heavily involved in hands-on parenting, the researchers found. The results are encouraging and important " because others ...
[ "surprising", "misleading", "convincing", "unimportant" ]
What does Heyman think of parental lying?
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Parents say that honesty is the best policy, but they regularly lie to their children as a way of influencing their behavior and emotions, finds new research from the University of Toronto and the University of California. Surprisingly little has been published on the subject of parental lying, so Gail Heyman,...
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Parents say that honesty is the best policy, but they regularly lie to their children as a way of influencing their behavior and emotions, finds new research from the University of Toronto and the University of California. Surprisingly little has been published on the subject of parental lying, so Gail Heyman, professo...
[ "It is a great parenting strategy.", "Parents should think twice before using it.", "It usually does more good than harm.", "parents should do something to make up for it after using it." ]
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended no more than 2 hours of screen time each day for children. Mrs. Merril wants to follow a 2-hour screen time for her child. How many minutes will she allow her child to use his gadget this evening if he already used his gadget for 45 minutes in the morning?
Mrs. Merril wants to follow 2 hours x 60 minutes/hour = <<2*60=120>>120 minutes screen time. Since her child already used up 45 minutes, he is allowed to use his gadget this evening for 120 minutes - 45 minutes = <<120-45=75>>75 minutes. #### 75
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommended no more than 2 hours of screen time each day for children. Mrs. Merril wants to follow a 2-hour screen time for her child. How many minutes will she allow her child to use his gadget this evening if he already used his gadget for 45 minutes in the morning?
Mrs. Merril wants to follow 2 hours x 60 minutes/hour = <<2*60=120>>120 minutes screen time. Since her child already used up 45 minutes, he is allowed to use his gadget this evening for 120 minutes - 45 minutes = <<120-45=75>>75 minutes. #### 75
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Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
C
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Passage: We all remember seeing hitchhikers , standing by the side of the road, thumb sticking out, waiting for a lift. But it is getting rare nowadays. What killed hitchhiking? Safety is often mentioned as a reason. Movies about murderous hitchhikers and real-life crime have put many drivers off picking up hitchhikers...
Answer: C
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We all remember seeing hitchhikers , standing by the side of the road, thumb sticking out, waiting for a lift. But it is getting rare nowadays. What killed hitchhiking? Safety is often mentioned as a reason. Movies about murderous hitchhikers and real-life crime have put many drivers off picking up hitchhikers. That no...
[ "That some people refuse hitchhikers may reflect the safety fear.", "Car ownership levels are lower in Romania than in the UK.", "40% of UK people don't have access to cars.", "Increased car ownership has reduced the need for hitchhiking." ]
"I really put my foot in my mouth this time" means _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: People use their mouths for many things. They eat, talk, shout and sing. They smile and they kiss. In the English language, the word "mouth" has many meanings. But some of them are not so nice. For example, if you say bad things about a person, the person might protest and say "Do not bad mouth me." Sometimes...
Answer: B
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People use their mouths for many things. They eat, talk, shout and sing. They smile and they kiss. In the English language, the word "mouth" has many meanings. But some of them are not so nice. For example, if you say bad things about a person, the person might protest and say "Do not bad mouth me." Sometimes, people ...
[ "I really did this", "I regretted I had done the thing", "I want to do this thing", "I have never done this thing" ]
How long did it take to go from Urumqi to Lanzhou by the usual train before?
D
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Passage: The new high-speed railway line between Urumqi,capital of the Xinjiang Uygur self-governing region,and Lanzhou,capital of Gansu province,has cut train travel time by half to less than 12 hours. The dramatic improvement will benefit many families planning reunions for Spring Festival. "For the first time,I feel...
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The new high-speed railway line between Urumqi,capital of the Xinjiang Uygur self-governing region,and Lanzhou,capital of Gansu province,has cut train travel time by half to less than 12 hours. The dramatic improvement will benefit many families planning reunions for Spring Festival. "For the first time,I feel home is ...
[ "about 12 hours.", "About 6 hours.", "About 18 hours.", "About 24 hours." ]
The reason why we should use different kinds of plants to clean the air is that _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The effects of air pollution on natural conditions have been a disturbing problem for many years. Some scientists hold the view that the air inside houses may be more dangerous than the air outside. It may even be one hundred times worse. Most scientists agree that every modern house has some kind of indoor po...
Answer: B
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The effects of air pollution on natural conditions have been a disturbing problem for many years. Some scientists hold the view that the air inside houses may be more dangerous than the air outside. It may even be one hundred times worse. Most scientists agree that every modern house has some kind of indoor pollution, ...
[ "plants can drive out all kinds of pollutants indoors", "plants can absorb different harmful indoor chemical", "plants can take in all pollutants inside and outside", "plants may give out more oxygen than people need" ]
What do we know from the Coronary Artery Surgery Study? _
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Passage: Smoking is the single worst thing you can do for your health. Fortunately, it's never too late to get the benefits of quitting. If you've tried to quit before and failed, it's time to make up your mind and try again. Smoking is responsible for one of every five deaths. That includes 29% of all cancer deaths, 8...
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Smoking is the single worst thing you can do for your health. Fortunately, it's never too late to get the benefits of quitting. If you've tried to quit before and failed, it's time to make up your mind and try again. Smoking is responsible for one of every five deaths. That includes 29% of all cancer deaths, 87% of all...
[ "It examined about 2,000 smokers who all quit smoking finally.", "Quitting smoking is easier said than done", "Long-term smokers should quit smoking gradually", "Quitting smoking always has a good effect on people's health." ]
What is the article mainly about?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Recently, I happened to hear a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport as the daughter prepared to leave. They hugged and the mother said "I love you and I wish you enough." They kissed and the daughter left. The mother walked over to the window where I sat. Standing there, I could se...
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Recently, I happened to hear a mother and daughter in their last moments together at the airport as the daughter prepared to leave. They hugged and the mother said "I love you and I wish you enough." They kissed and the daughter left. The mother walked over to the window where I sat. Standing there, I could see she was...
[ "How to see somebody off at the airport.", "How to start a talk with a person you don't know.", "How the mother showed love for her daughter.", "How the writer got to know \"I wish you enough\"." ]
James hurt himself exercising. The pain subsided after 3 days, but he knew that the injury would take at least 5 times that long to fully heal. After that, he wanted to wait another 3 days before he started working out again. If he wants to wait 3 weeks after that to start lifting heavy again, how long until he can l...
The injury would be fully healed after 3*5=<<3*5=15>>15 days So he would start exercising again in 15+3=<<15+3=18>>18 days He would then wait for 3*7=<<3*7=21>>21 more days to start lifting heavy again That means he needs to wait 18+21=<<18+21=39>>39 days #### 39
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
James hurt himself exercising. The pain subsided after 3 days, but he knew that the injury would take at least 5 times that long to fully heal. After that, he wanted to wait another 3 days before he started working out again. If he wants to wait 3 weeks after that to start lifting heavy again, how long until he can l...
The injury would be fully healed after 3*5=<<3*5=15>>15 days So he would start exercising again in 15+3=<<15+3=18>>18 days He would then wait for 3*7=<<3*7=21>>21 more days to start lifting heavy again That means he needs to wait 18+21=<<18+21=39>>39 days #### 39
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What's the best title for the passage above?
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Passage: For readers interested in contributing to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan and the Pacific region on March 11, 2011, here is a list of contact information and links for some agencies that plan to provide relief. Locating Loved Ones If you are looking for information on people...
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For readers interested in contributing to help victims of the earthquake and tsunami that struck Japan and the Pacific region on March 11, 2011, here is a list of contact information and links for some agencies that plan to provide relief. Locating Loved Ones If you are looking for information on people in the q...
[ "Japan Earthquake and Tsunami", "International Organizations", "How to Help", "How to Donate Money" ]
The writer didn't return to work in South Texas after graduation because _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: My parents moved from Mexico to South Texas in the early 90s with the hope for a brighter future for their family of nine---my parents, four boys and three girls. My parents have always wanted the best for us and they have done everything possible to encourage us to get a university degree. Never did they thin...
Answer: C
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My parents moved from Mexico to South Texas in the early 90s with the hope for a brighter future for their family of nine---my parents, four boys and three girls. My parents have always wanted the best for us and they have done everything possible to encourage us to get a university degree. Never did they think that by...
[ "he owed a lot of money while studying at college", "he didn't graduate from university", "he found his opportunity in Washiongton State", "his father couldn't find him a job in South Texas" ]
Those who enter Young Cuts Film Festival can _ .
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Passage: Seattle International Film Festival: Future Wave Shorts Program Seattle Washington May/June annually Deadline: March A presentation of original short films created by youth aged 18 and under. Entries must be no longer than 10 minutes (including end titles). The juried Future Wave award winner receives a $500 ...
Answer: D
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Seattle International Film Festival: Future Wave Shorts Program Seattle Washington May/June annually Deadline: March A presentation of original short films created by youth aged 18 and under. Entries must be no longer than 10 minutes (including end titles). The juried Future Wave award winner receives a $500 cash priz...
[ "win some prize money", "have their films sold at the film market", "meet very professional film makers.", "know whether it is possible for their films to go into market" ]
What does the story want to tell?
D
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Passage: "But what if I break my arm again?" my 5-year-old daughter asked. I knew how much she wanted to learn to ride. Yet ever since she'd fallen off her bike and broken her arm, she'd been afraid. "Oh honey," I said. "I don't think you'll break another arm." "But I could, couldn't I?" "Yes," I admitted, and found my...
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"But what if I break my arm again?" my 5-year-old daughter asked. I knew how much she wanted to learn to ride. Yet ever since she'd fallen off her bike and broken her arm, she'd been afraid. "Oh honey," I said. "I don't think you'll break another arm." "But I could, couldn't I?" "Yes," I admitted, and found myself stru...
[ "Mother is the best teacher to the children.", "Life is full of adventures as well as choices.", "Parents' divorces are harmful to young children.", "Don't be upset about the past unpleasant experiences." ]
When playing football, American players are dressed in a special uniforms _ .
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Passage: The United States is a sports-loving nation. Sports in America take various forms: organized competitive struggles, athletic games, hunting and fishing. Most sports are seasonal, so that what is happening in sports depends upon the time of year. Baseball is the most popular sport in the US. It is played throug...
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The United States is a sports-loving nation. Sports in America take various forms: organized competitive struggles, athletic games, hunting and fishing. Most sports are seasonal, so that what is happening in sports depends upon the time of year. Baseball is the most popular sport in the US. It is played throughout the ...
[ "to avoid unexpected injuries", "to play it like European football", "to make the game rough enough", "to look like professional players" ]
The two girls and John were in the same _ .
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Passage: Betty and I are best friends.Our birthdays are on the same day,so every year we have a birthday party together.But this year,we had a costume party instead. While we were writing the invitation,my mum came in and asked."Why not invite John?"John had been in our class for only a few months,but he was always get...
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Betty and I are best friends.Our birthdays are on the same day,so every year we have a birthday party together.But this year,we had a costume party instead. While we were writing the invitation,my mum came in and asked."Why not invite John?"John had been in our class for only a few months,but he was always getting bett...
[ "group", "family", "team", "class" ]
Erik expected the climb of Mount Everest to be_.
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Passage: Erik wants to climb Mount Everest. He loves to climb, and there is no place greater for climbers than the top of 29,035 feet, the world's highest mountain. Erik is blind. He has been blind since age 13, when an eye disease robbed him of his sight. His new book, Touch the Top of the World: A blind Man's Jou...
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Erik wants to climb Mount Everest. He loves to climb, and there is no place greater for climbers than the top of 29,035 feet, the world's highest mountain. Erik is blind. He has been blind since age 13, when an eye disease robbed him of his sight. His new book, Touch the Top of the World: A blind Man's Journey to C...
[ "adventurous", "pleasant", "exciting", "dull" ]
The Russians warmly met Mr. Brown because _ .
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Passage: Mr. Brown lives in America and has a big factory there. He is busy all the time. But when he takes his holidays, he always goes traveling and has been to about thirty countries. One summer he went to visit Moscow. There he heard the workers were paid much less than those in his countries. And most factories co...
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Mr. Brown lives in America and has a big factory there. He is busy all the time. But when he takes his holidays, he always goes traveling and has been to about thirty countries. One summer he went to visit Moscow. There he heard the workers were paid much less than those in his countries. And most factories couldn't wo...
[ "they want to help him", "he was very rich", "they wanted him to invest in the factory", "they wanted him to build a new factory there" ]
In many families, men make decision on _
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Passage: Sports account for a growing amount of income made on the sales of commercial time by television companies. Many television companies have used sports to attract viewers from particular sections of the general public, and then they have sold audiences to advertisers. An attraction of sport programs for the ma...
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Sports account for a growing amount of income made on the sales of commercial time by television companies. Many television companies have used sports to attract viewers from particular sections of the general public, and then they have sold audiences to advertisers. An attraction of sport programs for the major U. S....
[ "holiday", "sports viewing", "television shopping", "expensive purchases" ]
What is denoted by the number above the chemical symbol of each element in a modern periodic table?
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What is denoted by the number above the chemical symbol of each element in a modern periodic table?
atomic number
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To keep "mother's breath" from running away, the girl _ .
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Passage: One midnight, a little girl woke up to go to the bathroom. She got up and down her bed, walked to the bedroom door and opened it. She looked outside and walked back, because it was so dark that she was scared. Her mother said, "Don't be afraid, honey. Take courage!" "What's courage?" she asked, running to her ...
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One midnight, a little girl woke up to go to the bathroom. She got up and down her bed, walked to the bedroom door and opened it. She looked outside and walked back, because it was so dark that she was scared. Her mother said, "Don't be afraid, honey. Take courage!" "What's courage?" she asked, running to her mother's ...
[ "held her own breath", "talked to her mother", "held her little hands", "ran to her bedroom quickly" ]
It Mary would like to know the content of Jane Eyre, where will she watch the program?
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Passage: Fri, Jun. l Nightlife Back to the Age of innocence This performance, organized by the group Lifetime Wharf, will celebrate Children's Day and commemorate the lost childhoods of office workers. Five bands will perform: DH & Chinese Hellcats, DUDE, Candy Monster, Residence A and Island Mood. Where: Yugong Yisha...
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Fri, Jun. l Nightlife Back to the Age of innocence This performance, organized by the group Lifetime Wharf, will celebrate Children's Day and commemorate the lost childhoods of office workers. Five bands will perform: DH & Chinese Hellcats, DUDE, Candy Monster, Residence A and Island Mood. Where: Yugong Yishan Livehou...
[ "In UCCA, 4Jiuxianqiao Lu, Chaoyang District.", "In China Film Archive, 3 Wenhuiyuan Lu, Haidian District.", "In Penghao Theater,35 Dongmianhua Hutong, Dongcheng District.", "In Yugong Yishan Livehouse, 3-2 Zhangzizhong Lu, Dongcheng District." ]
Which latitudes get the most energy from the sun?
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Which latitudes get the most energy from the sun?
lowest latitudes
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The lowest latitudes get the most energy from the Sun. The highest latitudes get the least.
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Which seasons are suitable for planting butterfly gardens?
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Passage: Butterfly gardens can be grown throughout the United States.There is a wide variety of both butterflyattracting (nectar) plants and host plants covering climate zones throughout the country.Butterfly gardens can range in size from a few containers placed in a sunny spot to several acres. Nectarproducing pla...
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Butterfly gardens can be grown throughout the United States.There is a wide variety of both butterflyattracting (nectar) plants and host plants covering climate zones throughout the country.Butterfly gardens can range in size from a few containers placed in a sunny spot to several acres. Nectarproducing plants will ...
[ "Spring and summer.", "Summer and fall.", "Summer and winter.", "Spring and fall." ]
What does the passage mainly talk about?
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Passage: Have you heard about "Survival Holidays"?"Survival Holidays" is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents. The reason why people like "Survival Holidays" is that they think being close t...
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Have you heard about "Survival Holidays"?"Survival Holidays" is for children to go into the lonely place for exciting activities. Now about 1,100 companies are allowed to take children into the great outdoors without their parents. The reason why people like "Survival Holidays" is that they think being close to nature ...
[ "What children do during \"Survival Holidays\"", "Why people like \"Survival Holidays\".", "What children need in their free time.", "How to educate children." ]
What is the passage mainly about?
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Passage: What do you do if you are in trouble on a lonely island? Surely you need to find a way to get in touch with the outside world. Your best chance of doing this is to draw the attention of a passing plane. Body signals Pilots from different countries understand body signals if they have the correct training, When...
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What do you do if you are in trouble on a lonely island? Surely you need to find a way to get in touch with the outside world. Your best chance of doing this is to draw the attention of a passing plane. Body signals Pilots from different countries understand body signals if they have the correct training, When you wave...
[ "the explanation of body signals on an island.", "The importance of making signals on an island.", "Ways of living on a lonely island.", "Ways of sending out signals on a lonely island." ]
How will most people feel when you try hard to remember their names?
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Passage: Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it. Recite and repeat in conversation. When you hear a person's name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial. ...
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Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it. Recite and repeat in conversation. When you hear a person's name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial. Ask the o...
[ "They will be moved.", "They will be upset.", "They will be delighted.", "They will be discouraged." ]
Where do most biochemical reactions take place?
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Where do most biochemical reactions take place?
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Most biochemical reactions take place within cells. Cells are the microscopic building blocks of organisms.
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Tropical, temperate, continental, and polar are all examples of what?
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Tropical, temperate, continental, and polar are all examples of what?
climates
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Why did David Pecaut have the idea of founding a new Ganada Prize?
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Passage: A new Canada Prize for the Arts and Creativity could be in place by 2010, with large cash prizes for emerging artists in dance, music, theatre and visual arts. The prize is the idea of Tony Gagliano and David Pecaut, founders of the Luminato festival,who were able to convince the federal government to back ...
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A new Canada Prize for the Arts and Creativity could be in place by 2010, with large cash prizes for emerging artists in dance, music, theatre and visual arts. The prize is the idea of Tony Gagliano and David Pecaut, founders of the Luminato festival,who were able to convince the federal government to back it. The f...
[ "To enlarge the content of the Luminato festival.", "To advance Canada's honor and opportunities.", "To consider his own benefits from the prize.", "To make more Canadians get world prizes." ]
Each microspore develops into a pollen grain containing a male what?
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Each microspore develops into a pollen grain containing a male what?
gametophyte
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What is the author's purpose of writing this passage?
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Passage: We have all heard the expression: "Remember to stop and smell the roses." But, how often do we really take time out of our hectic fast-paced lives to notice the world around us? I am as guilty as anyone of tuning out the world in this manner, especially when I am driving on California's overcrowded streets. A ...
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We have all heard the expression: "Remember to stop and smell the roses." But, how often do we really take time out of our hectic fast-paced lives to notice the world around us? I am as guilty as anyone of tuning out the world in this manner, especially when I am driving on California's overcrowded streets. A short tim...
[ "To call on people to give a hand when necessary.", "To tell a story about the blind man crossing crossroads.", "To remind drivers to drive slowly for their own safety.", "To persuade people to enjoy a wonderful moment in life." ]
Edward Jenner discovered that vaccination with cowpox could _ .
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Passage: For well over a thousand years, smallpox was a disease that everyone feared. The disease killed much of the native population in South America when the Spanish arrived there in the early sixteenth century. By the end of the eighteenth century, smallpox was responsible for about one in ten deaths around the wor...
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For well over a thousand years, smallpox was a disease that everyone feared. The disease killed much of the native population in South America when the Spanish arrived there in the early sixteenth century. By the end of the eighteenth century, smallpox was responsible for about one in ten deaths around the world. Those...
[ "make smallpox much milder", "stop people from getting smallpox", "protect people against any disease", "prevent people's scars after smallpox" ]
Here is a sentence from the passage" The daily work was boring to him; his only pleasures were found outside of working hours. "It can be added at the end of _ .
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Passage: One fine afternoon, while walking, I remembered that I needed a pair of socks. I turned into a sock shop that caught my eye, and a boy clerk who was about 17 came forward. "What can I do for you, sir?" There was a note of passion in his voice. "Did you know that you have come into the finest place in the wor...
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One fine afternoon, while walking, I remembered that I needed a pair of socks. I turned into a sock shop that caught my eye, and a boy clerk who was about 17 came forward. "What can I do for you, sir?" There was a note of passion in his voice. "Did you know that you have come into the finest place in the world to buy...
[ "Paragraph l", "Paragraph 2", "Paragraph 3", "Paragraph 4" ]
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
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Passage: Music is often thought of as "easy" or "play time", but it's not that at all. Music plays a very important part in our education. Students who learn music learn a lot of music history at school. This includes "modes ",which were used in churches during the development of music. They are still used today. Stud...
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Music is often thought of as "easy" or "play time", but it's not that at all. Music plays a very important part in our education. Students who learn music learn a lot of music history at school. This includes "modes ",which were used in churches during the development of music. They are still used today. Students lear...
[ "Modes are still used in modern music.", "Different kinds of music show different cultures.", "It's easier for athletes to learn to play an instrument.", "A good musician should know the importance of teamwork." ]
What does the passage mainly talk about?
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Passage: If you're looking for a fairly painless way to lose weight, researchers at Brigham Young University have a new solution for you: Put yourself on a regular sleep schedule. People who keep a regular sleep routine have a lower body fat than those who keep irregular sleep hours, says a new study. Led by Bruce Bail...
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If you're looking for a fairly painless way to lose weight, researchers at Brigham Young University have a new solution for you: Put yourself on a regular sleep schedule. People who keep a regular sleep routine have a lower body fat than those who keep irregular sleep hours, says a new study. Led by Bruce Bailey, profe...
[ "Several factors that affects the sleep quality.", "Some ways to help you lose weight efficiently.", "The importance of having a regular sleep routine.", "A study on the relationship between sleep and body weight." ]
What's the attitude of Jun Lei towards the case of Xiaomi in India?
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Passage: BEIJING -- Rising smartphone star Xiaomi is moving upmarket and taking aim at Apple's iPhone. The Chinese maker known for low-priced phones on Thursday unveiled a new model that Chairman J un Lei said is comparable to Apple's iPhone 6 but thinner, lighter and much cheaper. The phone starts at 2, 299 yuan ($3...
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BEIJING -- Rising smartphone star Xiaomi is moving upmarket and taking aim at Apple's iPhone. The Chinese maker known for low-priced phones on Thursday unveiled a new model that Chairman J un Lei said is comparable to Apple's iPhone 6 but thinner, lighter and much cheaper. The phone starts at 2, 299 yuan ($375), less...
[ "Negative.", "Satisfied.", "Positive.", "Doubtful." ]
What is Onruang's attitude towards cloning humans?
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Passage: Peter Onruang, a Hollywood businessman, has paid $310,000 to clone his best friend Wolfie, a lovely dog. He said, "Wolfie was more than just a pet to me." Wolfie died two years ago, at the age of 15. But long before she and her sister Bubble passed away, Onruang had plans to bring them back to life. Onruang sa...
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Peter Onruang, a Hollywood businessman, has paid $310,000 to clone his best friend Wolfie, a lovely dog. He said, "Wolfie was more than just a pet to me." Wolfie died two years ago, at the age of 15. But long before she and her sister Bubble passed away, Onruang had plans to bring them back to life. Onruang said, "I bu...
[ "He is enthusiastic about it.", "He doesn't care about it.", "He strongly opposes it.", "He never thinks about it." ]
The writer suddenly felt uncomfortable because _ .
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Passage: While waiting to pick up a friend at an airport in Portland, Oregon, I had one of those lifechanging experiences that you hear other people talk about--the kind that happens to you unexpectedly. To me, this happened and was only two feet away from me. Locating my friend among the passengers, I noticed a man co...
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While waiting to pick up a friend at an airport in Portland, Oregon, I had one of those lifechanging experiences that you hear other people talk about--the kind that happens to you unexpectedly. To me, this happened and was only two feet away from me. Locating my friend among the passengers, I noticed a man coming towa...
[ "he felt it impolite to stare at the family", "he felt he withdrew from society", "the family found him curious about them", "he didn't love his wife as much" ]
What kind of beverage is NOT allowed to sell on campus?
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Passage: Do you like drinking Coke? As a symbol of American culture, Coca-Cola is liked by many people, especially young people all around the world. But from now on, perhaps it will be hard for students in the US to get it on campus. A new agreement will end almost all sales of high-sugar fizzy drinks in US schools. T...
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Do you like drinking Coke? As a symbol of American culture, Coca-Cola is liked by many people, especially young people all around the world. But from now on, perhaps it will be hard for students in the US to get it on campus. A new agreement will end almost all sales of high-sugar fizzy drinks in US schools. The agreem...
[ "High-sugar fizzy drinks.", "Unsweetened juice.", "Low-fat milk.", "Water." ]
Which of the following may the author agree with?
C
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Passage: She had been shopping with her Mom in Wal-Mart.She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful brown haired, freckle-faced image of innocence.Outside, it was pouring so heavily. We all stood there just inside the door of the Wal-Mart.We waited, some patiently, others annoyed because nature messed up their hurri...
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She had been shopping with her Mom in Wal-Mart.She must have been 6 years old, this beautiful brown haired, freckle-faced image of innocence.Outside, it was pouring so heavily. We all stood there just inside the door of the Wal-Mart.We waited, some patiently, others annoyed because nature messed up their hurried day.I ...
[ "The mother should not tell her child about the family misfortune.", "Parents should act more bravely than their children.", "Parents should grasp every opportunity to influence their children to grow well.", "Children should learn to show gratitude and understanding to their parents." ]
Bacterial stis include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are diseases that can usually be cured with what?
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Bacterial stis include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are diseases that can usually be cured with what?
antibiotics
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Bacterial STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. These diseases usually can be cured with antibiotics.
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What is the price of the book?
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Passage: Paperback: 264 pages Publisher:. Sams (March 29,2005) ISBN: 0672327627 Product Dimensions: 8.4x5.5x0.6 inches OVERVIEW This book offers straightforward practical answers when you need fast results. By working through each 10-minute lesson, you'll learn what you need to begin to use the PHP scripting language t...
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Paperback: 264 pages Publisher:. Sams (March 29,2005) ISBN: 0672327627 Product Dimensions: 8.4x5.5x0.6 inches OVERVIEW This book offers straightforward practical answers when you need fast results. By working through each 10-minute lesson, you'll learn what you need to begin to use the PHP scripting language to make yo...
[ "$19.99 CAN.", "US$19.99", "The author doesn't tell us.", "$ 20." ]
What is the purpose of the passage?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: No one wants to be tested. We would all like to get a driver's license without answering questionsabout rights of way or showing that we can parallel park a car. Many future lawyers and doctors probablywish they could join their profession without taking an exam. But tests and standards are a necessary fact of...
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No one wants to be tested. We would all like to get a driver's license without answering questionsabout rights of way or showing that we can parallel park a car. Many future lawyers and doctors probablywish they could join their profession without taking an exam. But tests and standards are a necessary fact of life. Th...
[ "To re-assess the value of IQ testing.", "To defend the role of testing in education.", "To explain what high-quality education means.", "To call for thorough and complete reform in education." ]
Reynald is the head of the varsity department, and he bought 145 balls. Twenty were soccer balls. There were five more basketballs than the soccer balls. Twice the number of soccer balls were tennis balls. There were ten more baseballs than the soccer balls, and the rest were volleyballs. How many were volleyballs?
There were 20 + 5 = <<20+5=25>>25 basketballs. There were 2 x 20 = <<2*20=40>>40 tennis balls. And, there were 20 + 10 = <<20+10=30>>30 baseballs. So, there were 20 + 25 + 40 + 30 = 115 soccer balls, basketballs, tennis balls and baseball altogether. Therefore, Reynald bought 1...
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Reynald is the head of the varsity department, and he bought 145 balls. Twenty were soccer balls. There were five more basketballs than the soccer balls. Twice the number of soccer balls were tennis balls. There were ten more baseballs than the soccer balls, and the rest were volleyballs. How many were volleyballs?
There were 20 + 5 = <<20+5=25>>25 basketballs. There were 2 x 20 = <<2*20=40>>40 tennis balls. And, there were 20 + 10 = <<20+10=30>>30 baseballs. So, there were 20 + 25 + 40 + 30 = 115 soccer balls, basketballs, tennis balls and baseball altogether. Therefore, Reynald bought 1...
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What are the features of the performers' movements of Beijing Opera?
D
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Passage: Beijing opera or Peking opera (Pinyin: Jingju) is a form of Chinese opera which arose in the late 18th century and became fully developed and recognized by the mid-19th century.The form was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty court and has come to be regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China.Major p...
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Beijing opera or Peking opera (Pinyin: Jingju) is a form of Chinese opera which arose in the late 18th century and became fully developed and recognized by the mid-19th century.The form was extremely popular in the Qing Dynasty court and has come to be regarded as one of the cultural treasures of China.Major performanc...
[ "Elaborate.", "Colourful.", "Realistic .", "Representative." ]
The passage is mainly about _ .
D
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Passage: Before we send humans into deep space, we'll have to find out just how long the human body can survive in a weightless environment. One problem is that in space there's no physical sensation to let you know when you're upside down and astronauts have to rely on possible clues from their surroundings. A few hou...
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Before we send humans into deep space, we'll have to find out just how long the human body can survive in a weightless environment. One problem is that in space there's no physical sensation to let you know when you're upside down and astronauts have to rely on possible clues from their surroundings. A few hours after ...
[ "the bright future of space flight", "the possibility to train embryo astronauts", "the physical and mental conditions of astronauts", "the problems and the possible solutions to them in long space flights" ]
Gaseous pollutants from ships mentioned in the passage include _
C
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Passage: Contrary to most people' s idea, the air in Coastal cities can be far from fresh and healthful, said a report recently published. University of California Professor Mark Thiemens led the research team. His team. report blames ships that release dirty smoke by burning low-cost, high-sulfur fuel. They directly ...
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Contrary to most people' s idea, the air in Coastal cities can be far from fresh and healthful, said a report recently published. University of California Professor Mark Thiemens led the research team. His team. report blames ships that release dirty smoke by burning low-cost, high-sulfur fuel. They directly measured ...
[ "sulfate, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide", "carbon dioxide and small particles", "sulfur dioxide, nitrogen oxide and carbon dioxide", "sulfate and micron" ]
The attitude of the author of the above passage is _ .
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: In the social and economic fields the UN increased its efforts to fight against poverty, ignorance, hunger, and disease and to help raise the standards of living in the newly developing countries. The sixteenth General Assembly placed considerable emphasis on the idea of economic development by planning the cu...
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In the social and economic fields the UN increased its efforts to fight against poverty, ignorance, hunger, and disease and to help raise the standards of living in the newly developing countries. The sixteenth General Assembly placed considerable emphasis on the idea of economic development by planning the current dec...
[ "praising", "objective", "personal", "imaginary" ]
The passage aims to tell the readers how to _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: A carefree summer vacation can be yours with these easy tips. 1.Fly into Alternate Airports Most major destinations are served by more than one airport.Flying into a less popular one can result in cheaper tickets.Another added _ of quieter airports? Shorter check-in and security lines,and less waiting around. ...
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A carefree summer vacation can be yours with these easy tips. 1.Fly into Alternate Airports Most major destinations are served by more than one airport.Flying into a less popular one can result in cheaper tickets.Another added _ of quieter airports? Shorter check-in and security lines,and less waiting around. 2.Use Pub...
[ "take a plane without waiting for long", "spend your holidays abroad economically", "eat in a pricey restaurant at the smallest expense", "save money to buy eatable gifts in a foreign market" ]
People can enjoy a wide view of Singapore's landmarks on the way to _ .
C
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Passage: Singapore is a dynamic city-state where you will find a harmonious mixture of culture, cuisine, arts, people and architecture. If you have at least 5 hours to spare in transit before your next flight, join us in one of our free two-hour guided tours, which runs daily at regular times. Registration for the tour...
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Singapore is a dynamic city-state where you will find a harmonious mixture of culture, cuisine, arts, people and architecture. If you have at least 5 hours to spare in transit before your next flight, join us in one of our free two-hour guided tours, which runs daily at regular times. Registration for the tour must be ...
[ "Little India", "Chinatown", "the Merlion Park", "the Colonial District" ]
Jim starts with $80 in his investment portfolio. After 1 year it grows by 15%. He then adds another $28 to his portfolio. After 1 more year the combined portfolio grows by 10%. What is his final portfolio worth after 2 years from when he started?
After 1 year Jim has gained $80 * 0.15 = $<<80*0.15=12>>12 Therefore, after 1 year his portfolio has grown to $80 + $12 = $<<80+12=92>>92 He then adds $28 to this total, so his new portfolio total is $92 + $28 = $<<92+28=120>>120 at the beginning of year 2 Next, this total grows by 10%, so he gains $120 * 0.10 = $<<120...
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Jim starts with $80 in his investment portfolio. After 1 year it grows by 15%. He then adds another $28 to his portfolio. After 1 more year the combined portfolio grows by 10%. What is his final portfolio worth after 2 years from when he started?
After 1 year Jim has gained $80 * 0.15 = $<<80*0.15=12>>12 Therefore, after 1 year his portfolio has grown to $80 + $12 = $<<80+12=92>>92 He then adds $28 to this total, so his new portfolio total is $92 + $28 = $<<92+28=120>>120 at the beginning of year 2 Next, this total grows by 10%, so he gains $120 * 0.10 = $<<120...
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Which sentence is TRUE about the two green children?
D
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Passage: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the nine o'clock Mystery Hour. Today we'll show you two British stories. We hope you'll enjoy them. About 900 years ago two green children arrived in a small village in south England. Their eyes and skin were green and they spoke a strange language. They were very...
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Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the nine o'clock Mystery Hour. Today we'll show you two British stories. We hope you'll enjoy them. About 900 years ago two green children arrived in a small village in south England. Their eyes and skin were green and they spoke a strange language. They were very tired an...
[ "They both enjoyed a long and happy life.", "The girl's eyes and skin were green all her life.", "At first they spoke the same language as people in the small village did.", "Maybe they hadn't eaten enough for long before they reached the village." ]
The bus is a little strange because _ .
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Passage: Tanzania is a country which has a lot of animals, such as gnus , lions, cheetahs(, elephants, giraffes, crocodiles and so on. Every year, many people in the world travel to this African country to watch the animals closely. But do you know how they travel? By bus--This is the most common way. When people get o...
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Tanzania is a country which has a lot of animals, such as gnus , lions, cheetahs(, elephants, giraffes, crocodiles and so on. Every year, many people in the world travel to this African country to watch the animals closely. But do you know how they travel? By bus--This is the most common way. When people get on a bus, ...
[ "it has no doors", "it looks like a cage", "people can take photos", "it has no driver" ]
In larger cities, the fumes from coal and oil may contribute to _ .
C
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Passage: People and the sources of air pollution are found in the same places. This means that cities with large populations have the biggest problem of dirty air. Air pollution is caused by many different things. A major source of air pollution is the gas fumes from cars. Statistics show that 93 percent of all auto tr...
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People and the sources of air pollution are found in the same places. This means that cities with large populations have the biggest problem of dirty air. Air pollution is caused by many different things. A major source of air pollution is the gas fumes from cars. Statistics show that 93 percent of all auto trips are w...
[ "heart disease", "loss of clear vision", "lung diseases", "serious headache" ]
What is the best title for the passage?
D
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Passage: Our love of music and appreciation of musical harmony is learnt and not based on natural ability, a new study by University of Melbourne researchers has found. The researchers said previous theories about how we appreciate music were based on the physical functions of sound, the ear itself and a born ability...
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Our love of music and appreciation of musical harmony is learnt and not based on natural ability, a new study by University of Melbourne researchers has found. The researchers said previous theories about how we appreciate music were based on the physical functions of sound, the ear itself and a born ability to hear ...
[ "Improve Your Brain By Listening to Music", "You Can Be a Musician Without Being Trained", "Music Can't be Taught", "Love of Music Is Not Natural But Nurture" ]
According to the passage, right-handers _ .
B
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Passage: Are You Right Handed or Left Handed? Which hand do you use when write? About 8 to 15 percent of people are left handed. They often have to use tools that are designed for right-handed people. So it is difficult for left-handers to use most tools. If you are right handed, try this experiment: Take a knife with ...
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Are You Right Handed or Left Handed? Which hand do you use when write? About 8 to 15 percent of people are left handed. They often have to use tools that are designed for right-handed people. So it is difficult for left-handers to use most tools. If you are right handed, try this experiment: Take a knife with your left...
[ "learn better visually", "are good organizers", "are better at single sports", "give clear directions to others" ]
According to the passage,which of the following is true?
C
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Passage: To communicate well with other people,you must learn to speak well,right? Yes,but speaking isn't everything.Some experts say that only thirty percent of communication comes from talking.Your gestures and other non-verbal actions matter,too.But in different cultures,the same action can have different meanings. ...
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To communicate well with other people,you must learn to speak well,right? Yes,but speaking isn't everything.Some experts say that only thirty percent of communication comes from talking.Your gestures and other non-verbal actions matter,too.But in different cultures,the same action can have different meanings. When you ...
[ "All experts agree that only 30% of communication comes from talking.", "Typical introductions often begin and end with shaking hands in Western culture.", "In different countries,the same gesture may mean different meaning.", "If you don't know the culture of a country , you will not misunderstand the gestur...
Andy can get 50 demerits in a month before getting fired. If he got 2 demerits per instance for showing up late 6 times and 15 demerits for making an inappropriate joke, how many more demerits can he get this month before getting fired?
First find how many demerits Andy got for showing up late: 2 demerits/time * 6 times = <<2*6=12>>12 demerits Then subtract the number of demerits he's gotten so far to find how many more he can get before getting fired: 50 demerits - 12 demerits - 15 demerits = <<50-12-15=23>>23 demerits #### 23
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Andy can get 50 demerits in a month before getting fired. If he got 2 demerits per instance for showing up late 6 times and 15 demerits for making an inappropriate joke, how many more demerits can he get this month before getting fired?
First find how many demerits Andy got for showing up late: 2 demerits/time * 6 times = <<2*6=12>>12 demerits Then subtract the number of demerits he's gotten so far to find how many more he can get before getting fired: 50 demerits - 12 demerits - 15 demerits = <<50-12-15=23>>23 demerits #### 23
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According to the passage, you can have a make-up test once_.
B
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Passage: If you have a chance to go to school in prefix = st1 /America, you should keep the following in mind: *If a teacher asks you a question, you are expected to give an answer. If you do not understand the question, you should raise your hand and ask the teacher to repeat the question. It is all right to tell the ...
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If you have a chance to go to school in prefix = st1 /America, you should keep the following in mind: *If a teacher asks you a question, you are expected to give an answer. If you do not understand the question, you should raise your hand and ask the teacher to repeat the question. It is all right to tell the teacher t...
[ "you have paid the fee for the make-up test", "you have got the agreement of the teacher", "there is a test two days after the former one", "you happen to have something to do on the test day" ]
Which of the following is mentioned as one of the causes of bad breath?
D
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Passage: Mouth bacteria grow fast in airless conditions. Oxygen rich saliva keeps their numbers down. When we sleep, for example, the saliva stream slows, and sulfur producing bacteria gains the upper hand, producing classic "morning breath". Alcohol drinking, too much talking, breathing through the mouth during e...
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Mouth bacteria grow fast in airless conditions. Oxygen rich saliva keeps their numbers down. When we sleep, for example, the saliva stream slows, and sulfur producing bacteria gains the upper hand, producing classic "morning breath". Alcohol drinking, too much talking, breathing through the mouth during exercise, ...
[ "Tooth trouble.", "Sulfur rich food.", "Too much exercise.", "Mental pressure." ]
Alex Rwlings' mother spoke to him in the following languages EXCEPT _ when he was young.
B
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Passage: Alex Rawlings, from Oxford University, Has been named the UK's most multilingual person. The 21-year-old British student can speak 11 language and is learning a 12th, He knows English, Greek, German, French, Dutch, Afrikaans, Spanish,Catalan,ltalian, Russian and Hebrew.Rawlings' mother, who is half Greek, spo...
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Alex Rawlings, from Oxford University, Has been named the UK's most multilingual person. The 21-year-old British student can speak 11 language and is learning a 12th, He knows English, Greek, German, French, Dutch, Afrikaans, Spanish,Catalan,ltalian, Russian and Hebrew.Rawlings' mother, who is half Greek, spoke to him...
[ "Greek", "Dutch", "French", "English" ]
Which of the following is right?
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Passage: Jane was not a good student. Her head was in the clouds most of the time. She wanted to listen in class, but other things seemed more important: her clothes, her hairstyle, films and television. Many times she tried to work hard at her lessons, but soon she became absent-minded. One day, her math teacher gave...
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Jane was not a good student. Her head was in the clouds most of the time. She wanted to listen in class, but other things seemed more important: her clothes, her hairstyle, films and television. Many times she tried to work hard at her lessons, but soon she became absent-minded. One day, her math teacher gave the clas...
[ "Jane copied the wrong answers.", "Mike couldn't answer the questions", "Jane sat before Mike.", "Jane tried her best in the exam." ]
Which of the following countries hasn't carried out agricultural research in space up to the present?
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Passage: Have you ever dreamed about a trip to the space? Seeds of some vegetables and crops are a lot luckier than you, as they have travelled to space and back. China is among the three countries in the world that carry out agricultural research in space. The others are Russia and the US. Since 1987, China has sent a...
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Have you ever dreamed about a trip to the space? Seeds of some vegetables and crops are a lot luckier than you, as they have travelled to space and back. China is among the three countries in the world that carry out agricultural research in space. The others are Russia and the US. Since 1987, China has sent about 1,00...
[ "China.", "Japan.", "Russia.", "The US." ]
A_is in the schoolbag.
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Passage: I lost my red schoolbag in our library. My key is in it. I must find it. Please call me at 6755321. Thank you. Jason, Class 332 Brandy found a white watch under a desk in his classroom. Is it yours? Please ask Mr. Hanson for it. His telephone number is 8974588. Class 213 Alan, your baseball is on the tabl...
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I lost my red schoolbag in our library. My key is in it. I must find it. Please call me at 6755321. Thank you. Jason, Class 332 Brandy found a white watch under a desk in his classroom. Is it yours? Please ask Mr. Hanson for it. His telephone number is 8974588. Class 213 Alan, your baseball is on the table of our ...
[ "key", "watch", "ring", "pencil" ]
The library had hundreds of _ .
C
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Passage: What is a library for? Most libraries have books and other things to read. Many of them have things to listen to. Some libraries even have computers. Very few people would think of a library as a place to live in. One library in New York City turned into a home for 250 people for a few days. These were all peo...
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What is a library for? Most libraries have books and other things to read. Many of them have things to listen to. Some libraries even have computers. Very few people would think of a library as a place to live in. One library in New York City turned into a home for 250 people for a few days. These were all people near ...
[ "workers in it", "policemen in it", "people living in it", "computers in it" ]
Jack's home is _ kilometers farther from Movie Palace than Tom's.
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Passage: Tom, Jean, Jack and Lucy are talking about the movie theaters in the city. My name's Tom. I go to the Movie Palace twice a month. It's about two kilometers from my home. The service is good. But the price of a ticket is a little expensive. I never go to Moon Cinema. It's about 10 kilometers from my home. I'm J...
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Tom, Jean, Jack and Lucy are talking about the movie theaters in the city. My name's Tom. I go to the Movie Palace twice a month. It's about two kilometers from my home. The service is good. But the price of a ticket is a little expensive. I never go to Moon Cinema. It's about 10 kilometers from my home. I'm Jean. I go...
[ "3", "5", "6", "10" ]
What forms when the dna in the nucleus wraps around proteins?
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What forms when the dna in the nucleus wraps around proteins?
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To begin mitosis, the DNA in the nucleus wraps around proteins to form chromosomes . Each organism has a unique number of chromosomes. In human cells, our DNA is divided up into 23 pairs of chromosomes. Replicated DNA forms a chromosome made from two identical sister chromatids , forming an "X" shaped molecule ( Figure...
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What can we learn from the passage ?
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Passage: DIY, which means Do It Yourself, is quite popular in UK. Lots of stores and supermarkets sell DIY things. TV programs show people how to DIY. English people like DIY. There is a saying in UK---"An Englishman's home is his castle". Huge numbers of people spend their holidays making their homes beautiful "castle...
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DIY, which means Do It Yourself, is quite popular in UK. Lots of stores and supermarkets sell DIY things. TV programs show people how to DIY. English people like DIY. There is a saying in UK---"An Englishman's home is his castle". Huge numbers of people spend their holidays making their homes beautiful "castles". If th...
[ "DIY is a waste of money.", "It is always difficult to DIY.", "We should be careful while doing DIY.", "It's very safe to DIY." ]
The passage is mainly about _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: London's Chinese community dates back to the 18th century, when a small number of Chinese sailors moved to the city to work in Limehouse, east London. As time went by, other Chinese people came to this area and Limehouse began to be known as "Chinatown". At the start of the 20th century, there were just 545 Ch...
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London's Chinese community dates back to the 18th century, when a small number of Chinese sailors moved to the city to work in Limehouse, east London. As time went by, other Chinese people came to this area and Limehouse began to be known as "Chinatown". At the start of the 20th century, there were just 545 Chinese peo...
[ "\"Chinatown\" in World War II", "the history of \"Chinatown\" in London", "the successful Chinese in London", "an old Chinese restaurant" ]
What is the author's attitude toward current placement programs?
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Passage: When American soldiers return home from war with disabilities, they often suffer twice -- first from their combat injuries, next from the humiliation of government dependency. Wounded veterans learn they have two basic choices: They can receive almost $3,000 a month in disability benefits along with medica...
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When American soldiers return home from war with disabilities, they often suffer twice -- first from their combat injuries, next from the humiliation of government dependency. Wounded veterans learn they have two basic choices: They can receive almost $3,000 a month in disability benefits along with medical care an...
[ "Reasonable.", "Positive.", "Neutral.", "Critical." ]
What type of power is generated using a nonrenewable resource?
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What type of power is generated using a nonrenewable resource?
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Chuck Szmurlo (Wikimedia: Cszmurlo). Nuclear power is generated using a nonrenewable resource . CC BY 2.5.
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What fact does the writer mainly tell us about treatment in the passage?
B
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Passage: Have you ever noticed that you're treated differently in stores based on your sex,age,race and even the way you dress? I certainly have,so 1 wanted to see exactly what happens inside these stores that are meant to be run with"customer service". A young man in ripped jeans and a hoodie went into a car shop and ...
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Have you ever noticed that you're treated differently in stores based on your sex,age,race and even the way you dress? I certainly have,so 1 wanted to see exactly what happens inside these stores that are meant to be run with"customer service". A young man in ripped jeans and a hoodie went into a car shop and asked for...
[ "Everyone is treated equally in their life.", "Many people are treated unequally in their life.", "People don't need to be treated equally in their life.", "People need society to provide an equal environment." ]
Which of the following is TRUE of James Watson?
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: How far would you be willing to go to satisfy your need to know?Far enough to find out your possibility of dying from a terrible disease?These days that's more than an academic question,as Tracy Smith reports in our Cover Story. There are now more than a thousand genetic tests,for everything from baldness to ...
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How far would you be willing to go to satisfy your need to know?Far enough to find out your possibility of dying from a terrible disease?These days that's more than an academic question,as Tracy Smith reports in our Cover Story. There are now more than a thousand genetic tests,for everything from baldness to breast ca...
[ "He is strongly in favor of the present genetic tests.", "He is more likely to suffer from Alzheimer's disease.", "He believes genetic mapping can help cure any disease.", "He doesn't want to know his chance of getting a disease." ]
What is the first step to get the gift card?
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Passage: FREE $ 10 Gift Card with ANY Purchase at CVS September 4, 2013 by Michelle New Plink members are invited to join and make any purchase at CVS to get a $10 gift card from your choice at places like Amazon.com, Target, Walmart, Kohls, Starbucks and more! Just sign up with Plink, then make your purchase. You'll r...
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FREE $ 10 Gift Card with ANY Purchase at CVS September 4, 2013 by Michelle New Plink members are invited to join and make any purchase at CVS to get a $10 gift card from your choice at places like Amazon.com, Target, Walmart, Kohls, Starbucks and more! Just sign up with Plink, then make your purchase. You'll receive 1,...
[ "Link a credit or debit card.", "Make a purchase at CVS.", "Open a bank account.", "Sign up with Plink." ]
Where does Susan go?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Tomorrow is Mother's Day. Susan wants to give a present to her mother. Father tells her to go to the shop and try to find something. Susan hurries to the shopping center and goes to the women's store. She has $3.00. First she thinks she will get her mother something to wear. Then she thinks she will buy some...
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Tomorrow is Mother's Day. Susan wants to give a present to her mother. Father tells her to go to the shop and try to find something. Susan hurries to the shopping center and goes to the women's store. She has $3.00. First she thinks she will get her mother something to wear. Then she thinks she will buy something for...
[ "To the shop.", "To a book shop.", "To the women's store.", "To the supermarket." ]
What idea did John have? _ for his cats.
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Passage: John moved into a new house. He was very happy. He had an old cat and a young cat. He liked them very much, He thought, "I must let my cat go in and out of my house when I'm not at home." He had an idea. One day, a friend came to see him and saw two holes in his door. One is big, the other is small. "My dear ...
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John moved into a new house. He was very happy. He had an old cat and a young cat. He liked them very much, He thought, "I must let my cat go in and out of my house when I'm not at home." He had an idea. One day, a friend came to see him and saw two holes in his door. One is big, the other is small. "My dear friend," ...
[ "To make a hole in the door", "To keep the door closed", "To keep the door open", "To make two holes in the door" ]
Which of the following from the passage is true?
D
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Passage: About 400 high school students from Western Pennsylvania and the neighboring state of Ohio joined a heated discussion recently on "China: What Does the Future Hold?" "It's either going to turn out really good or really bad - who knows?" said Braveen Ragunathan, a senior from an Ohio high school. In his min...
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About 400 high school students from Western Pennsylvania and the neighboring state of Ohio joined a heated discussion recently on "China: What Does the Future Hold?" "It's either going to turn out really good or really bad - who knows?" said Braveen Ragunathan, a senior from an Ohio high school. In his mind all Ame...
[ "The view of China is usually positive.", "The forum is not necessary at all.", "The US and China would clash along the way because we are too big.", "US teenagers are eager to know more about China." ]
What is the study of matter and the changes that material substances undergo.
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What is the study of matter and the changes that material substances undergo.
chemistry
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Chemistry is the study of matter and the changes that material substances undergo. Of all the scientific disciplines, it is perhaps the most extensively connected to other fields of study. Geologists who want to locate new mineral or oil deposits use chemical techniques to analyze and identify rock samples. Oceanograph...
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What can we know about the four tourist attractions?
C
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Passage: Sagrada Familia ( 2,056,448 visits/year) Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 (October-March) 09:00-20:00 (April-September). Admission: $11, or $10 with the Barcelona Card. Disabled access: Yes. The temple has been under construction since 1882 and they've still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it will be fini...
Answer: C
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Sagrada Familia ( 2,056,448 visits/year) Opening hours: 09:00-18:00 (October-March) 09:00-20:00 (April-September). Admission: $11, or $10 with the Barcelona Card. Disabled access: Yes. The temple has been under construction since 1882 and they've still got another 30 to 80 years to go before it will be finished. The...
[ "Sagrada Familia is the largest building in Barcelona.", "La Pedrera is well known for its colors.", "Barcelona FC Museum will attract football fans.", "Miro Museum was built in as early as the year of 1914." ]
What did the researchers do when students worked out the given problems?
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: New research shows how kids' brains reorganize as they learn math. All the time you spent memorizing multiplication tables may have made you a better mathematician, according to a new study. A team of scientists from Stanford University, in California, have shown how the brain reorganizes itself as kids learn ...
Answer: A
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New research shows how kids' brains reorganize as they learn math. All the time you spent memorizing multiplication tables may have made you a better mathematician, according to a new study. A team of scientists from Stanford University, in California, have shown how the brain reorganizes itself as kids learn math. Aft...
[ "They recorded the students' brain activities.", "They pushed a button linked to the students.", "They noticed whether they used a calculator.", "They found out who responded most quickly." ]
According to the text, Tesla Autopilot _ .
D
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Passage: You know how much your telephone has changed over the past 10 years? Your car will change even more than that in the next 10 years. One of the biggest changes is that cars will drive themselves. "We certainly have the technology for it now."says Andrew Poliak of automotive technology supplier QNX."We expect se...
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You know how much your telephone has changed over the past 10 years? Your car will change even more than that in the next 10 years. One of the biggest changes is that cars will drive themselves. "We certainly have the technology for it now."says Andrew Poliak of automotive technology supplier QNX."We expect self-drivin...
[ "is truley self-driving", "can sense traffic lights", "won't work on freeways", "isn't safe in crowded areas" ]