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How old is Kate? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mike comes from the USA. He is twelve years old. His father,Mr. Brown,works in a big factory in Beijing. His mother,Mrs. Brown,teaches English in No.10 Middle School in Beijing. Mike has a sister. Her name is Kate. She is eight years old. It is Sunday today. Mike's family are all at home. Mr. Brown is reading ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4065.txt | Mike comes from the USA. He is twelve years old. His father,Mr. Brown,works in a big factory in Beijing. His mother,Mrs. Brown,teaches English in No.10 Middle School in Beijing. Mike has a sister. Her name is Kate. She is eight years old. It is Sunday today. Mike's family are all at home. Mr. Brown is reading newspaper... | [
"She is four.",
"She is eight.",
"She is twelve.",
"She is sixteen."
] |
If you only have time after l pm on weekends,you can listen to a lecture delivered by _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Ocean Institute welcomes people to the City of Dana Point's Festival of Whales celebration on both weekends.The event celebrates the migration of the whales off our coast.Respected ocean scientists of the ocean Institute introduce visitors to the world of whales.The speakers are arranged as the following.
... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15776.txt | The Ocean Institute welcomes people to the City of Dana Point's Festival of Whales celebration on both weekends.The event celebrates the migration of the whales off our coast.Respected ocean scientists of the ocean Institute introduce visitors to the world of whales.The speakers are arranged as the following.
Saturday,... | [
"Gwen Goodmanlowe",
"Mart Leslie",
"Merkens",
"Robert L.Pitman"
] |
Molly put her toys in the bag because she wanted her father to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Molly Jackson was a happy little girl. She lived with her parents. Her parents loved her very much. Every morning, Mrs. Jackson would get up early to make breakfast. She also made lunch for Mr. Jackson. Then it was Molly's job to put her father's lunch box into a lunch bag. And she would give the lunch bag to ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2411.txt | Molly Jackson was a happy little girl. She lived with her parents. Her parents loved her very much. Every morning, Mrs. Jackson would get up early to make breakfast. She also made lunch for Mr. Jackson. Then it was Molly's job to put her father's lunch box into a lunch bag. And she would give the lunch bag to her fathe... | [
"sell them",
"play them",
"throw them away",
"mend them"
] |
How about the bionic eye created by Mark Humayun now? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are millions of people throughout the world who are either born blind or have become blind over the course of their lifetimes. It is unfair to take away the visual beauty of the world from these people. Doctor Humayun has created the world's first bionic eye that could change the life of every blind peop... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7595.txt | There are millions of people throughout the world who are either born blind or have become blind over the course of their lifetimes. It is unfair to take away the visual beauty of the world from these people. Doctor Humayun has created the world's first bionic eye that could change the life of every blind people in the... | [
"It can help the blind to see the man doing the test.",
"It has achieved an excellent effect during the use.",
"It can be implanted into the blind people's eyes.",
"It looks much like the normal people's eye."
] |
Bamboo is a kind of grass because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Bamboo flooring is a growing trend in home flooring and is also a great improvement to traditional hardwood floors.It is the most environmentally friendly kind of natural flooring that you can select for your home.It is also a renewable resource,is stronger than steel,and does not suffer from problems as a res... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4941.txt | Bamboo flooring is a growing trend in home flooring and is also a great improvement to traditional hardwood floors.It is the most environmentally friendly kind of natural flooring that you can select for your home.It is also a renewable resource,is stronger than steel,and does not suffer from problems as a result of te... | [
"it grows quickly",
"it isn't as high as a tree",
"it doesn't grow in forests",
"it is hollow"
] |
The floor maid wanted to help Annie because she_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dr Frank Mayfield was touring Tewksbury Institute when he met all elderly floor maid .Having known that the elderly woman had worked there for many years,he asked her to tell him about the history of this place.
"I don't think I can tell you anything.but I could show you something."She took his hand and le... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16850.txt | Dr Frank Mayfield was touring Tewksbury Institute when he met all elderly floor maid .Having known that the elderly woman had worked there for many years,he asked her to tell him about the history of this place.
"I don't think I can tell you anything.but I could show you something."She took his hand and led him dow... | [
"felt sorry to see Annie locked up there",
"wanted to help the doctors and nurses",
"was afraid that Annie would bite her",
"had the same experience with Annie"
] |
--What color are Kelly's eyes? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am a student in China now. My name is Kelly Smith. I live with my parents, two sisters and a brother in Beijing. My parents teach English in No.6 Middle School. I study in the same school. I am happy here, because I like my new school and the classmates. They are very friendly to me. They like to play with ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5592.txt | I am a student in China now. My name is Kelly Smith. I live with my parents, two sisters and a brother in Beijing. My parents teach English in No.6 Middle School. I study in the same school. I am happy here, because I like my new school and the classmates. They are very friendly to me. They like to play with me becaus... | [
"Blonde",
"Black",
"Blue",
"Black"
] |
If the shoemaker couldn't separate the two before _ , the witch would kill him. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A young shoemaker left his village. Along the way, he saw some ants who were very sad because a bear had destroyed their house. The shoemaker helped them rebuild it, and the ants offered to return the favor.
The shoemaker followed his way and found some bees with the same problem as the ants. The young man als... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7206.txt | A young shoemaker left his village. Along the way, he saw some ants who were very sad because a bear had destroyed their house. The shoemaker helped them rebuild it, and the ants offered to return the favor.
The shoemaker followed his way and found some bees with the same problem as the ants. The young man also helped ... | [
"early morning",
"noon",
"afternoon",
"evening"
] |
Karen works at an animal shelter with 30 dogs, 28 cats, and 20 lizards. Every month, 50% of the dogs are adopted, 25% of the cats are adopted, and 20% of lizards are adopted. If the shelter takes in 13 new pets a month, how many pets are there after one month? | First find how many dogs get adopted each month by multiplying the number of dogs by their chance of getting adopted: 30 dogs * 50% = <<30*50*.01=15>>15 dogs
Then do the same thing for the cats: 28 cats * 25% = <<28*25*.01=7>>7 cats
And do the same thing for the lizards: 20 lizards * 20% = <<20*20*.01=4>>4 lizards
Now ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Karen works at an animal shelter with 30 dogs, 28 cats, and 20 lizards. Every month, 50% of the dogs are adopted, 25% of the cats are adopted, and 20% of lizards are adopted. If the shelter takes in 13 new pets a month, how many pets are there after one month? | First find how many dogs get adopted each month by multiplying the number of dogs by their chance of getting adopted: 30 dogs * 50% = <<30*50*.01=15>>15 dogs
Then do the same thing for the cats: 28 cats * 25% = <<28*25*.01=7>>7 cats
And do the same thing for the lizards: 20 lizards * 20% = <<20*20*.01=4>>4 lizards
Now ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Why did the writer's grandfather take him to the fishpond? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My grandfather took me to the fishing pond on the farm when I was about 7 years old, and he asked me to throw a stone into the water.
I did what I was asked. Then my grandfather told me to watch the waves made by the stone. Moments later, he asked me to think of myself as that stone.
"You may make a lot of spl... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3942.txt | My grandfather took me to the fishing pond on the farm when I was about 7 years old, and he asked me to throw a stone into the water.
I did what I was asked. Then my grandfather told me to watch the waves made by the stone. Moments later, he asked me to think of myself as that stone.
"You may make a lot of splashes in ... | [
"To spend time with him.",
"To teach him how to fish.",
"To play a fun game with him.",
"To teach him a meaningful life lesson"
] |
Which is the best title of the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1959, when Jean Harper was in the third grade, her teacher gave the class an assignment to write a report on what they wanted to be when they grew up. She poured her heart into her report and expressed her dream of becoming an airline pilot. Her paper came back with an "F" on it. The teacher told her it was... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12563.txt | In 1959, when Jean Harper was in the third grade, her teacher gave the class an assignment to write a report on what they wanted to be when they grew up. She poured her heart into her report and expressed her dream of becoming an airline pilot. Her paper came back with an "F" on it. The teacher told her it was a "fairy... | [
"A Respectable Teacher",
"How to Realize a Dream",
"Hard Work Pays off",
"Reach for the Sky"
] |
What did the writer think the young man wanted to do? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever done something foolish that made you feel so embarrassed ?
Well, that's exactly how I felt. On a Saturday morning last autumn.I had gone to town to do some shopping and as I was on my way home,it suddenly began to rain. I at once ran into a nearby phone box because I didn't have an umbrella.It wa... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8108.txt | Have you ever done something foolish that made you feel so embarrassed ?
Well, that's exactly how I felt. On a Saturday morning last autumn.I had gone to town to do some shopping and as I was on my way home,it suddenly began to rain. I at once ran into a nearby phone box because I didn't have an umbrella.It was raining... | [
"To repair the phone.",
"To use the phone.",
"To shake hands with her.",
"To listen to the phone box."
] |
Owls help humans in that they _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Owls are mysterious creatures. We often think of them as scary. They sometimes live in abandoned houses. They fly without a sound through backyards at night. In stories, they appear with ghosts. When we hear an owl's familiar "whooo...whooo...",it can make us feel very frightened. Owls fly silently, without e... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12825.txt | Owls are mysterious creatures. We often think of them as scary. They sometimes live in abandoned houses. They fly without a sound through backyards at night. In stories, they appear with ghosts. When we hear an owl's familiar "whooo...whooo...",it can make us feel very frightened. Owls fly silently, without even a whi... | [
"help preserve the balance of nature",
"frighten rodents away from humans",
"have unusual powers",
"help guard backyards"
] |
The growing population of young people caused the changes in museums because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Museums have changed. They are no longer places that one "should" go but now they are places to enjoy.
At a science museum in Canada, you can feel your hair stand on end as harmless electricity passes through your body. At the Children's Museum in New York, you can play an African drum. There are no "Do Not ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20784.txt | Museums have changed. They are no longer places that one "should" go but now they are places to enjoy.
At a science museum in Canada, you can feel your hair stand on end as harmless electricity passes through your body. At the Children's Museum in New York, you can play an African drum. There are no "Do Not Touch" si... | [
"many of them hope to take part",
"many of them have a new way of thinking",
"many of them are better educated",
"All of the above."
] |
On what basis are lipoproteins classified? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | On what basis are lipoproteins classified? | density | science | null | null | null | weight | diameter | mass | density | Other lipoproteins also transport lipids throughout the body, but different types of lipoproteins tend to serve different functions. We will discuss some of these differences in the section below on cholesterol and heart disease. Lipoproteins are often classified into five different groups based on their densities. In ... | null | null | null |
Where are Ann and Mike? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is a new picture. There are four boys and three girls in the room. They are all students. The boy on the desk is Jim. The girl near the window is Kate. Jim's sister Jane is on the chair. Ann and Mike are at the door. Mike's brother Sam is under the table. Where is Tom? Oh, he is over there, near the door.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4462.txt | This is a new picture. There are four boys and three girls in the room. They are all students. The boy on the desk is Jim. The girl near the window is Kate. Jim's sister Jane is on the chair. Ann and Mike are at the door. Mike's brother Sam is under the table. Where is Tom? Oh, he is over there, near the door. They are... | [
"They are on the teacher's desk",
"They are near the window.",
"They are under the bed.",
"They are at the door."
] |
The aspirin is a kind of _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was once thought that only time could mend a broken heart, but now scientists think taking a couple of aspirin might be the best way to get over a break-up.
Previous studies have shown that people experience feelings of romantic rejection in the same way that they experience physical pain. And Psychology ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5385.txt | It was once thought that only time could mend a broken heart, but now scientists think taking a couple of aspirin might be the best way to get over a break-up.
Previous studies have shown that people experience feelings of romantic rejection in the same way that they experience physical pain. And Psychology Professor... | [
"wine",
"fruit",
"dessert",
"medicine"
] |
What line of latitude is an equal distance from both the north and south poles? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What line of latitude is an equal distance from both the north and south poles? | equator | science | null | null | null | mid-part | divider | meridian | equator | Lines of latitude circle around Earth. The Equator is a line of latitude right in the middle of the planet. Latitude is divided into degrees: 90° north of the Equator and 90° south of the Equator. One degree is subdivided into 60 minutes. One minute is subdivided into 60 seconds. The Equator is at 0°. The Equator is an... | null | null | null |
Joe plays a soccer tournament with his team. Matches won score 3 points for the winning team and tied matches score 1 point for both teams. Joe and his team won 1 game and drew 3. The first-place team has won 2 games and tied 2. By how many points did the first-place team beat Joe's team? | For 1 match won, Joe's team scored 1 * 3 = <<1*3=3>>3 points.
For 3 tied games, Joe's team scored 3 * 1 = <<3*1=3>>3 points.
In total, Joe's team scored 3 + 3 = <<3+3=6>>6 points.
For 2 games won, the first-place team scored 2 * 3 = <<2*3=6>>6 points
For 2 tied games, the first-place team scored 2 * 1 = <<2*1=2>>2 poin... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Joe plays a soccer tournament with his team. Matches won score 3 points for the winning team and tied matches score 1 point for both teams. Joe and his team won 1 game and drew 3. The first-place team has won 2 games and tied 2. By how many points did the first-place team beat Joe's team? | For 1 match won, Joe's team scored 1 * 3 = <<1*3=3>>3 points.
For 3 tied games, Joe's team scored 3 * 1 = <<3*1=3>>3 points.
In total, Joe's team scored 3 + 3 = <<3+3=6>>6 points.
For 2 games won, the first-place team scored 2 * 3 = <<2*3=6>>6 points
For 2 tied games, the first-place team scored 2 * 1 = <<2*1=2>>2 poin... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
From the introduction of the four book shops, Li Hua can buy a drawing-board as a birthday gift for her sister between _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fuzhou Road is famous for its book stores.
Shanghai's City of Books (Nandong)
Address: No. 345, Nanjing Road. E. near Shandong Road N.
Tel: 6322-1557
Opening Hour: 9:30--21:30
It is a branch of Shanghai's City of Books. It doesn't sell any foreign language books, but you can buy CDs of computer games and softw... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11931.txt | Fuzhou Road is famous for its book stores.
Shanghai's City of Books (Nandong)
Address: No. 345, Nanjing Road. E. near Shandong Road N.
Tel: 6322-1557
Opening Hour: 9:30--21:30
It is a branch of Shanghai's City of Books. It doesn't sell any foreign language books, but you can buy CDs of computer games and software.
Traf... | [
"9:30 and 21:30",
"9:30 and 20:30",
"9:00 and 18:00",
"9:00 and 17:30"
] |
According to the passage , Jane Goodall _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Dr Jane Goodall was a kid growing up in England, she dreamed of one day living among wild animals. That opportunity came when Goodall was 26 years old. Goodall moved to the African country and spent 25 years there. What she learned about chimpanzees fascinated people all over the world.
After studyin... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23328.txt | When Dr Jane Goodall was a kid growing up in England, she dreamed of one day living among wild animals. That opportunity came when Goodall was 26 years old. Goodall moved to the African country and spent 25 years there. What she learned about chimpanzees fascinated people all over the world.
After studying animals... | [
"spent 25 years in Africa studying chimpanzees",
"is only interested in chimpanzee research",
"wrote a new book about what she learned about chimpanzees",
"finds it hopeless to protect wild animals"
] |
If you want to be a member of School Watch, you should _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello,everyone.Because of the high rate of school violence in some areas,teenagers'safety becomes a serious problem.We are planning to set up an organization named School Watch to make sure that students have a safe school environment.Please be part of our plan!
What is School Watch?
School Watch is a voluntee... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle185.txt | Hello,everyone.Because of the high rate of school violence in some areas,teenagers'safety becomes a serious problem.We are planning to set up an organization named School Watch to make sure that students have a safe school environment.Please be part of our plan!
What is School Watch?
School Watch is a volunteer project... | [
"check the web sites",
"be good at your schoolwork",
"talk to the director of the plan in your grade",
"get good marks"
] |
Hiccup, a Viking teenager is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The story happens on an island called Berk. Hiccup, a Viking teenager, lives with his tribe on the island. The Vikings are strong and good sailors . They often go on adventures . Fighting dragons is one of their traditions. Hiccup's father, Stoick the Vast, is the leader of the island. He hopes his son w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6530.txt | The story happens on an island called Berk. Hiccup, a Viking teenager, lives with his tribe on the island. The Vikings are strong and good sailors . They often go on adventures . Fighting dragons is one of their traditions. Hiccup's father, Stoick the Vast, is the leader of the island. He hopes his son will becom... | [
"the leader of the island",
"as strong as his father",
"not so strong as his father",
"good at killing dragons"
] |
The author's coach encouraged them to do sit-ups because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was six years old, my mom told me that I could find anyone's number in the phone book. I used to look through the phone book for hours trying to find Michael Jordan's phone number. When I couldn't find it, I just dialed seven numbers. When someone answered, I'd ask, "Is that Michael Jordan?" Obviously, ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high787.txt | When I was six years old, my mom told me that I could find anyone's number in the phone book. I used to look through the phone book for hours trying to find Michael Jordan's phone number. When I couldn't find it, I just dialed seven numbers. When someone answered, I'd ask, "Is that Michael Jordan?" Obviously, I always ... | [
"it is the basic preparation to play basketball",
"it is more useful than dribbling and shooting",
"it is the only way to make people stronger",
"it helps keep stomach power"
] |
People in _ begin their talks with the weather. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Britain, people usually begin their talks with weather. For example, they will say"It's a fine day, isn't it?""Do you think it will rain?"
Many people believe that they are able to tell what the weather will be like. But they never agree with each other. One man may say, "How cloudy it is now! It's going ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6469.txt | In Britain, people usually begin their talks with weather. For example, they will say"It's a fine day, isn't it?""Do you think it will rain?"
Many people believe that they are able to tell what the weather will be like. But they never agree with each other. One man may say, "How cloudy it is now! It's going to rain."... | [
"China",
"America",
"England",
"Japan"
] |
This passage mainly tells you _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you get into the forest with your friends, stay with them always. If you don't, you may get lost. If you really get lost, this is what you should do. Sit down and stay where you are. Don't try to find your friends--let them find you by staying in one place.
There is another way to help your friends or other... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6165.txt | If you get into the forest with your friends, stay with them always. If you don't, you may get lost. If you really get lost, this is what you should do. Sit down and stay where you are. Don't try to find your friends--let them find you by staying in one place.
There is another way to help your friends or other nearby p... | [
"when you hear a signal always three times, it is a call for help",
"what you should do if you get lost in a forest",
"any signal given twice means an answer to a call for help",
"how you can live longer in a forest"
] |
The article mainly tells us about _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The first Europeans came to America in 1492 with Christopher Columbus. Since that time people have come to America from all over the world, from Europe, Africa, and Asia, and they have brought their music with them. This mixing of people and music has created American music.
Music is a very important part of o... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13024.txt | The first Europeans came to America in 1492 with Christopher Columbus. Since that time people have come to America from all over the world, from Europe, Africa, and Asia, and they have brought their music with them. This mixing of people and music has created American music.
Music is a very important part of our lives.... | [
"how American music developed",
"when American music developed",
"what American music is",
"why American music is so popular"
] |
Why should newly married spouses go for a honeymoon? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the Western world in-laws usually don't get along well with each other or with a new spouse . Perhaps they have a problem in understanding that their wonderful child has now grown up and got married. Maybe they don't like the spouse their child picked. Or maybe they just don't think that anyone will ever be... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18025.txt | In the Western world in-laws usually don't get along well with each other or with a new spouse . Perhaps they have a problem in understanding that their wonderful child has now grown up and got married. Maybe they don't like the spouse their child picked. Or maybe they just don't think that anyone will ever be good eno... | [
"To find a chance to enjoy their time alone.",
"To realize what they said on their wedding day.",
"To allow in-laws time to enjoy themselves after the wedding.",
"To begin to deal with the rest of the family."
] |
Because they control many cell activities - as well as being controlled by feedback mechanisms - what substances are very important for homeostasis? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Because they control many cell activities - as well as being controlled by feedback mechanisms - what substances are very important for homeostasis? | hormones | science | null | null | null | enzymes | acids | proteins | hormones | Hormones control many cell activities, so they are very important for homeostasis. But what controls the hormones themselves? Most hormones are regulated by feedback mechanisms. A feedback mechanism is a loop in which a product feeds back to control its own production. Most hormone feedback mechanisms involve negative ... | null | null | null |
The passage might come from _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Beijing Youth Daily on Thursday called attention to the struggles of traditional operas in China.
The newspaper said the number of unique traditional Chinese opera styles had decreased to 286 from 368 in 1959, with three disappearing every two years on average. Altogether, 74 opera styles had only one trou... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19504.txt | The Beijing Youth Daily on Thursday called attention to the struggles of traditional operas in China.
The newspaper said the number of unique traditional Chinese opera styles had decreased to 286 from 368 in 1959, with three disappearing every two years on average. Altogether, 74 opera styles had only one troupe left, ... | [
"a science fiction",
"a news website",
"the introduction of an art gallery",
"a brochure about operas"
] |
The section "Tempo" in The Chicago Tribune mainly discusses _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you single or married? Are you a cat or a dog owner? Do you exercise, or are you a "couch potato" (a person who sits on the sofa all day watching TV, eating and basically doing nothing)? These questions and many others are about your lifestyle.
People in the United States feel that they can choose their li... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8374.txt | Are you single or married? Are you a cat or a dog owner? Do you exercise, or are you a "couch potato" (a person who sits on the sofa all day watching TV, eating and basically doing nothing)? These questions and many others are about your lifestyle.
People in the United States feel that they can choose their lifestyles ... | [
"lifestyle choices",
"current affairs",
"experts' opinions on life",
"how to improve one's self-respect"
] |
Is the baby a boy or a girl? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Early that day the weather turned and the snow was melting into dirty water. Streaks of it ran down from the little shoulder-high window that faced the backyard. Cars slushed by on the street outside, where it was getting dark. But it was getting dark on the inside too.
He was in the bedroom pushing clothes in... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23191.txt | Early that day the weather turned and the snow was melting into dirty water. Streaks of it ran down from the little shoulder-high window that faced the backyard. Cars slushed by on the street outside, where it was getting dark. But it was getting dark on the inside too.
He was in the bedroom pushing clothes into a suit... | [
"A boy",
"A girl",
"We don't know.",
"There isn't a baby."
] |
If you always work with computer, what kind of tea should you drink? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many types of tea. They have their own functions.
Green tea is the best choice for office workers
People who always work in places with air condition may face skin problems such as easily dry skin. Among all the drink, green tea is the best choice. Because there are important things in green tea and ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7428.txt | There are many types of tea. They have their own functions.
Green tea is the best choice for office workers
People who always work in places with air condition may face skin problems such as easily dry skin. Among all the drink, green tea is the best choice. Because there are important things in green tea and they are ... | [
"Strong tea.",
"Black tea.",
"Green tea.",
"Hot tea"
] |
We can learn from the passage that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We thought we had it all---a beautiful house, three healthy children and one more on the way, two cars, a couple of four-wheelers for entertainment---and we loved it. Then, the market turned and my husband's job at a construction company was gone. The company was closing down for good.We both started looking f... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11239.txt | We thought we had it all---a beautiful house, three healthy children and one more on the way, two cars, a couple of four-wheelers for entertainment---and we loved it. Then, the market turned and my husband's job at a construction company was gone. The company was closing down for good.We both started looking for jobs r... | [
"they both found good jobs at last.",
"both of them were worried about joblessness.",
"her husband was to blame for the unemployment",
"they didn't love each other when they got married"
] |
Developing cars that run on hydrogen gas can help solve our dependence on what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Developing cars that run on hydrogen gas can help solve our dependence on what? | nonrenewable fossil fuels | science | null | null | null | water | oxygen | food | nonrenewable fossil fuels | You won’t see this car on the road, at least not yet. It’s a concept car that was developed by a major automaker. Instead of burning gasoline, it runs on hydrogen gas. Using hydrogen for fuel doesn’t produce pollution, and it doesn’t depend on nonrenewable fossil fuels. New technologies like this car may one day help s... | null | null | null |
According to the words on the paper, which sentence below is TRUE? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On a Friday night, a poor young artist stood at the gate of the New York railway station, playing his violin. The music was so great that many people stopped to put some money into the hat of the young man.
The next day, the young artist came to the same place, and put his hat on the ground gracefully. Differe... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2642.txt | On a Friday night, a poor young artist stood at the gate of the New York railway station, playing his violin. The music was so great that many people stopped to put some money into the hat of the young man.
The next day, the young artist came to the same place, and put his hat on the ground gracefully. Different from t... | [
"It asked a gentleman named George Sang to claim his hat.",
"It asked a gentleman named George Sang to claim his important thing.",
"It was a lottery ticket and he needed to find the owner.",
"It was a lottery ticket and the owner is unknown."
] |
What is the purpose of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Experience the Colorado River the Hualapai Way!
River Runners offers the ONLY One Day Whitewater trip ANYWHERE at the GRAND CANYOU!
Since1973,Hualapai River Runners has been conducting whitewater rafting journey to the Colorado River. Our experienced guides expertly sail along the river and share the history o... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2112.txt | Experience the Colorado River the Hualapai Way!
River Runners offers the ONLY One Day Whitewater trip ANYWHERE at the GRAND CANYOU!
Since1973,Hualapai River Runners has been conducting whitewater rafting journey to the Colorado River. Our experienced guides expertly sail along the river and share the history of the Can... | [
"To explore the Hualapai culture",
"To attract people to the sights",
"To explain how to make a rafting trip",
"To introduce the history of the Colorado River"
] |
People in Coober Pedy live underground _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You may think that an underground town of 3,500 people is something out of a science-fiction film. You may not believe that such a town has shops car parks, hotels, restaurants, cafes and much more. Well, Coober Pedy in Australia is just such a place.
Miners and their families choose to live like this, hoping ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12275.txt | You may think that an underground town of 3,500 people is something out of a science-fiction film. You may not believe that such a town has shops car parks, hotels, restaurants, cafes and much more. Well, Coober Pedy in Australia is just such a place.
Miners and their families choose to live like this, hoping to get ri... | [
"because of their secret identities",
"because it is warmer underground",
"so that they can save some money",
"due to the terrible natural environment."
] |
Why didn't the man realize he had left his money at the landlady's earlier? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Police Officer Tidwell left the station just after 8 a.m.on Sunday June 4.He had spent aboring night on duty and was looking forward to his day of rest.By habit he took a short-cutdown the path behind Dugby Hall road and after a minute or two he saw a man climbing down a drainpipe from an open bedroom window... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19857.txt | Police Officer Tidwell left the station just after 8 a.m.on Sunday June 4.He had spent aboring night on duty and was looking forward to his day of rest.By habit he took a short-cutdown the path behind Dugby Hall road and after a minute or two he saw a man climbing down a drainpipe from an open bedroom window of Numbe... | [
"Because he trusted the landlady.",
"Because he had put the money under the pillow.",
"Because he had no occasion to remember the money thing.",
"Because he was in such a hurry that morning."
] |
According to the passage; which of the following is TRUE? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Edith Cavell was born in a little English village. She was a clever; hard-working girl and did well at school; especially in music and French. After she left school; her first job was to take care of the children of a rich family in Belgium . The language they spoke was French; so she found that her school stu... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7424.txt | Edith Cavell was born in a little English village. She was a clever; hard-working girl and did well at school; especially in music and French. After she left school; her first job was to take care of the children of a rich family in Belgium . The language they spoke was French; so she found that her school studies were... | [
"Edith was good at music and German at school.",
"Edith was a highly professional doctor.",
"Edith was invited to her country to organize a training school for nurses.",
"People have built a tall statue in honor of Edith."
] |
Which of the following is not teachers' point of view? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Reading for pleasure is declining among primary-age pupils, and increasing numbers of "time poor" parents are dropping the practice of sharing bedtime stories with their children once they start school.
Research presented to a conference last week found that, while parents read to preschoolers, this later tail... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7240.txt | Reading for pleasure is declining among primary-age pupils, and increasing numbers of "time poor" parents are dropping the practice of sharing bedtime stories with their children once they start school.
Research presented to a conference last week found that, while parents read to preschoolers, this later tails off, an... | [
"Children are prevented from reading widely enough in school.",
"Schools pay attention to reading skills instead of reading for fun.",
"Playing video games reduces children's time spent on reading.",
"School libraries can't provide good books for lack of money."
] |
What's the author's purpose of writing this text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hey there,
So you're about to spend four years of your life and tens of dollars of your parents' money, and all
you really know about college is that all of your friends are going. Do you ever stop to wonder why
you're going?
*Relax. You're making the right decision. First of all, you'll discover what inter... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22564.txt | Hey there,
So you're about to spend four years of your life and tens of dollars of your parents' money, and all
you really know about college is that all of your friends are going. Do you ever stop to wonder why
you're going?
*Relax. You're making the right decision. First of all, you'll discover what interests you ... | [
"To make Johnson Review popular.",
"To help readers find the right college.",
"To suggest ways to prepare for college learning.",
"To introduce college life."
] |
What can we learn from the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When a storm is coming, most people leave the area as quickly as possible and head for safety. But there are a few people who will get into their cars and go straight for the center of the storm. These people are willing to risk being killed by floods or 100-kilometer-an-hour winds for the excitement of watchi... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18144.txt | When a storm is coming, most people leave the area as quickly as possible and head for safety. But there are a few people who will get into their cars and go straight for the center of the storm. These people are willing to risk being killed by floods or 100-kilometer-an-hour winds for the excitement of watching the st... | [
"Sometimes storm chasers get nothing but disappointment",
"Many storm chasers get killed in the storms",
"Storm chasing is becoming popular around the world",
"Storm chasing is only fit for young people"
] |
According to the passage, the quality food fed by more parents is actually _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You are what you eat and fats are a main food for Asia's fast-food generation. Dr.Chwang, director of the Department of Food Nutrition, says children are consuming more meat and soft drinks. That is a thorough departure from the traditional diet of vegetables and rice and little meat." They like big pieces of ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19979.txt | You are what you eat and fats are a main food for Asia's fast-food generation. Dr.Chwang, director of the Department of Food Nutrition, says children are consuming more meat and soft drinks. That is a thorough departure from the traditional diet of vegetables and rice and little meat." They like big pieces of fried mea... | [
"healthful food",
"qualified food",
"agreeable food",
"highcalorie food"
] |
According to the passage, which of the following is true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1837, the historian Carlyle made the first recorded use of the word " queue" .He
spoke of the French and their "habit of standing in a queue".Forty years later prefix = st1 /Pariswas the best
place to wait in line.
However, queuing became popular in Britain too.The Second World War was the golden ag... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21677.txt | In 1837, the historian Carlyle made the first recorded use of the word " queue" .He
spoke of the French and their "habit of standing in a queue".Forty years later prefix = st1 /Pariswas the best
place to wait in line.
However, queuing became popular in Britain too.The Second World War was the golden age
of queu... | [
"The British spend more time queuing than looking for lost things.",
"The Americans criticized the British for their way of queuing.",
"The British are always patient when they wait in line.",
"People queue only when they want to buy something."
] |
The writer's father advised him to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My name is Chelsea Chowderhead. A chowder is a kind of soup. I was laughed at because of my last name as soon as I started school. So when my family moved to South Carolina, I asked my dad if I could change my name.
"You shouldn't change who you are. Let people get to know you first and your name later. When y... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2279.txt | My name is Chelsea Chowderhead. A chowder is a kind of soup. I was laughed at because of my last name as soon as I started school. So when my family moved to South Carolina, I asked my dad if I could change my name.
"You shouldn't change who you are. Let people get to know you first and your name later. When you meet s... | [
"move to a new class",
"say hello to others",
"share his interests",
"ask good questions"
] |
What does this text mainly tell us? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people say they can not start their day without first having a cup of coffee or tea.People say these drinks help them think clearly and feel more awake.This is because of caffeine,a kind of matter found in some plants.Caffeine helps to give a jumpstart to the nervous system.Now a new report says it may ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18061.txt | Many people say they can not start their day without first having a cup of coffee or tea.People say these drinks help them think clearly and feel more awake.This is because of caffeine,a kind of matter found in some plants.Caffeine helps to give a jumpstart to the nervous system.Now a new report says it may also impr... | [
"Coffeeis essential for people's work.",
"Caffeine has negative effects on our health.",
"Caffeine may help better long-term memory.",
"Caffeine can lead to difficult sleeping and anxiety."
] |
What's the main idea of the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What's your opinion on spicy food? Some people cannot handle even the smallest amount of chili in their dinner while others can't get enough of it.
Scientists have long been puzzled by why some people love chili and others _ it. Plenty of research has been done on the subject, dating as far back as the 1970s.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13386.txt | What's your opinion on spicy food? Some people cannot handle even the smallest amount of chili in their dinner while others can't get enough of it.
Scientists have long been puzzled by why some people love chili and others _ it. Plenty of research has been done on the subject, dating as far back as the 1970s. Previous... | [
"What he or she likes to eat mainly decides on his or her personality.",
"That a person enjoys spicy food depends largely on the personality.",
"His or her childhood experiences decide on his or her personality.",
"His or her cultural background decides on his or her personality."
] |
His fans are so excited because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
He is quiet and shy. He likes to hide his eyes behind his hair. He doesn't smile very often. However, if you talk to him about music, he'll have a lot to say.
This is Jay Chou,the 24-year-old Taiwanese pop king . His fans are so excited because he will sing songs in Beijing on September 12. Those songs are fr... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3574.txt | He is quiet and shy. He likes to hide his eyes behind his hair. He doesn't smile very often. However, if you talk to him about music, he'll have a lot to say.
This is Jay Chou,the 24-year-old Taiwanese pop king . His fans are so excited because he will sing songs in Beijing on September 12. Those songs are from his ne... | [
"he released a new album in July",
"he will sing new songs in Beijing",
"he can play the piano very well",
"his new album was named after his mother"
] |
How did the little girl feel in the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was terribly cold and nearly dark on the last evening of the old year, and the snow was falling fast. In the cold and the darkness, a poor little girl, with bare head and naked feet, wandered through the streets. It is true she had on a pair of slippers when she left home, but they were not of much use. The... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5491.txt | It was terribly cold and nearly dark on the last evening of the old year, and the snow was falling fast. In the cold and the darkness, a poor little girl, with bare head and naked feet, wandered through the streets. It is true she had on a pair of slippers when she left home, but they were not of much use. They were ve... | [
"Doubtful.",
"Hopeless.",
"Confident.",
"Stressful."
] |
Yon should prepare your food away from where you sleep so that _ . | A | 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: A | 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... | [
"the bear can't find you by the smell of the food",
"you can have a better sleep at night",
"the bear can't find out your food easily",
"you can protect the food you bring with you"
] |
Tourists visiting New Orleans are surprised to encounter _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
New Orleans, Louisiana, was established as part of the French Empire in 1718.
Its location on the east bank of the Mississippi River gave it control of the American hinerland and it became strategically important to many nations. It was transferred from France to Spain, returned to France, and finally sold by ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14595.txt | New Orleans, Louisiana, was established as part of the French Empire in 1718.
Its location on the east bank of the Mississippi River gave it control of the American hinerland and it became strategically important to many nations. It was transferred from France to Spain, returned to France, and finally sold by Napoleon ... | [
"Creole food",
"Dixieland jazz",
"a busy city",
"authentic colonial homes"
] |
What do Chinese students work hard for according to Lucy Ding? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Recently we asked for people's opinions about paying students to encourage them to come to class and get higher scores on tests. Some American schools are doing this.
More of the people were against the idea than were for it.
Some people said paying students sends a message that money is the only reason they s... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17997.txt | Recently we asked for people's opinions about paying students to encourage them to come to class and get higher scores on tests. Some American schools are doing this.
More of the people were against the idea than were for it.
Some people said paying students sends a message that money is the only reason they should stu... | [
"For their parents and teachers.",
"For the things they hope to get.",
"For themselves.",
"For money."
] |
What do students do in"City-as-School"most of the time? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Now, there is a new-type school in New York, which has no everyday lessons, no class teachers and even no school buildings. It is called "City-as-School". The name just means the city itself is the place where students learn their lessons. They are from the age of 15 to 18. The students choose areas of work wh... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle813.txt | Now, there is a new-type school in New York, which has no everyday lessons, no class teachers and even no school buildings. It is called "City-as-School". The name just means the city itself is the place where students learn their lessons. They are from the age of 15 to 18. The students choose areas of work which inter... | [
"They do whatever they like.",
"They learn Maths and Science.",
"They help with work in a certain area.",
"They learn all the college courses."
] |
We can infer from the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a winter morning,just a couple of weeks before Christmas of 2005. While most people were warming up their cars,Trevor,my husband,had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival,he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16044.txt | It was a winter morning,just a couple of weeks before Christmas of 2005. While most people were warming up their cars,Trevor,my husband,had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival,he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor,... | [
"the couple worked 60 hours a week",
"people were busy before Christmas",
"the stranger brought over the bike",
"life was hard for the young family"
] |
When does the parrot say "Hello!" to the man? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A man lives in a very tall building. He has a lot of money and he has a parrot at home. It's a clever bird.
Every morning, after the man gets up, the bird says "hello". When the man comes back from his work, the bird says, "Is that you? Come here. I can see you." One evening, when the man is sleeping, a thief ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle884.txt | A man lives in a very tall building. He has a lot of money and he has a parrot at home. It's a clever bird.
Every morning, after the man gets up, the bird says "hello". When the man comes back from his work, the bird says, "Is that you? Come here. I can see you." One evening, when the man is sleeping, a thief comes int... | [
"After it gets up.",
"After the man gets up.",
"After the man goes to bed",
"After the man has breakfast."
] |
What is the piggy bank strategy? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Wealth starts with a goal saving a dollar at a time. Call it the piggy bank strategy . There are lessons in that time-honored coin-saving container.
Any huge task seems easier when reduced to baby steps. I f you wished to climb a 12,000-foot mountain, and could do it a day at a time, you would only have to cli... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6842.txt | Wealth starts with a goal saving a dollar at a time. Call it the piggy bank strategy . There are lessons in that time-honored coin-saving container.
Any huge task seems easier when reduced to baby steps. I f you wished to climb a 12,000-foot mountain, and could do it a day at a time, you would only have to climb 33 fee... | [
"Paying 1% income tax at a time.",
"Setting a goal before making a travel plan.",
"Aiming high even when doing small things.",
"Putting aside a little money regularly for future use."
] |
Why can't you breathe we11 when you catch a cold? Because. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many people catch a cold in the spring time and / or fall. It makes us wonder .if scientists can send a man to the moon, why they can't find a cure for the common cold. The answer is easy. There are exactly hundreds of kinds of cold viruses there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn't a cure f... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8022.txt | Many people catch a cold in the spring time and / or fall. It makes us wonder .if scientists can send a man to the moon, why they can't find a cure for the common cold. The answer is easy. There are exactly hundreds of kinds of cold viruses there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn't a cure for each o... | [
"you get a fever",
"the weather is so cold",
"blood rushes to your nose and brings congestion with it",
"too much virus stays in your nose and prevent you from breathing"
] |
Preston has a sandwich shop. He charges $5 for each sandwich. He also charges $20 for a delivery fee. Abra Company orders 18 sandwiches from Preston and also tips him 10%. How much total, in dollars, did Preston receive? | First, find the price of the sandwiches $5 per sandwich * 18 sandwiches = $<<5*18=90>>90.
Now add in the delivery fee $90 + $20 = $<<90+20=110>>110.
Now the tip $110 * 0.10 = $<<110*0.10=11>>11.
Add the tip to the price of the sandwiches $110 + $11 = $<<110+11=121>>121 in total.
#### 121 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Preston has a sandwich shop. He charges $5 for each sandwich. He also charges $20 for a delivery fee. Abra Company orders 18 sandwiches from Preston and also tips him 10%. How much total, in dollars, did Preston receive? | First, find the price of the sandwiches $5 per sandwich * 18 sandwiches = $<<5*18=90>>90.
Now add in the delivery fee $90 + $20 = $<<90+20=110>>110.
Now the tip $110 * 0.10 = $<<110*0.10=11>>11.
Add the tip to the price of the sandwiches $110 + $11 = $<<110+11=121>>121 in total.
#### 121 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Nowadays more and more people fly off to Mediterranean resorts for _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The island of Great Britain being small (compare the size of Australia), the natural place for holiday relaxation and enjoyment is extensive coastline, above all its southern and eastern coasts, and the favorite resort of the mass-population of industrial Lancashire, is on the north-west coast. Distant and lit... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5002.txt | The island of Great Britain being small (compare the size of Australia), the natural place for holiday relaxation and enjoyment is extensive coastline, above all its southern and eastern coasts, and the favorite resort of the mass-population of industrial Lancashire, is on the north-west coast. Distant and little-inhab... | [
"an exploration of lakes in comfort",
"a well-developed suntan",
"a well-equipped boarding-house",
"a romantic party"
] |
What is the main idea? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We all need to exercise. Doctors say it is good for us. It makes your heart and body strong. It also gives you more energy. And you will feel better yourself. It's best to exercise twice a week. Twenty minutes each time is enough.
There are many ways to exercise. You can walk, run, play sports, or swim. Many p... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2618.txt | We all need to exercise. Doctors say it is good for us. It makes your heart and body strong. It also gives you more energy. And you will feel better yourself. It's best to exercise twice a week. Twenty minutes each time is enough.
There are many ways to exercise. You can walk, run, play sports, or swim. Many people go ... | [
"Exercise equitment is expensive.",
"Playing sports is a good way to exercise.",
"Every person should exercise.",
"Fitness centers are popular."
] |
Once you can get a part-time job in NOVA ELECTRONICS, _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
* Share Flats: Happy Valley big flat, 1 room ready for use immediately. Quiet and convenient, fully furnished, park view. $6,800 including bills with maid. Female nonsmoker. No pet. Sara 25720836 or 10077809.
* Moving Sale: 2 armchairs, red/brown at $400 each; coffee table, black, wood, $800; oil painting, big... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2784.txt | * Share Flats: Happy Valley big flat, 1 room ready for use immediately. Quiet and convenient, fully furnished, park view. $6,800 including bills with maid. Female nonsmoker. No pet. Sara 25720836 or 10077809.
* Moving Sale: 2 armchairs, red/brown at $400 each; coffee table, black, wood, $800; oil painting, big, $900; T... | [
"you have to work at least 4 hours a day",
"you should write a letter to Mrs. G Chan",
"you will get no more than $6 598 each month",
"you will be given 14 days off each year besides weekends"
] |
In 1880, Chekhov _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A qualified doctor who rarely practiced but instead devoted his life to writing. He once said: "Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my lover." Russian writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, was a great playwright and one of the masters of the modern short story.
When Chekhov entered the Moscow University Me... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1468.txt | A qualified doctor who rarely practiced but instead devoted his life to writing. He once said: "Medicine is my lawful wife, and literature is my lover." Russian writer Anton Pavlovich Chekhov, was a great playwright and one of the masters of the modern short story.
When Chekhov entered the Moscow University Medical Sch... | [
"became a full-time writer",
"studied medicine in Moscow University",
"practiced medicine in his hometown",
"published his most memorable stories"
] |
According to the passage, Nicole_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nicole Delian, 17, suffers from a condition that makes her sleep up to 19 hours a day and as much as 64 days in a row. Nicole Delian is tired of sleeping.
This 17-year-old teenager from North Fayette, Pa., has a rare condition called Kleine-Levin Syndrome -- or "Sleeping Beauty Syndrome" -- that makes her sl... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2368.txt | Nicole Delian, 17, suffers from a condition that makes her sleep up to 19 hours a day and as much as 64 days in a row. Nicole Delian is tired of sleeping.
This 17-year-old teenager from North Fayette, Pa., has a rare condition called Kleine-Levin Syndrome -- or "Sleeping Beauty Syndrome" -- that makes her sleep 18 to... | [
"was once suspected of lying about her condition",
"has a good appetite for food because of the disease",
"has adapted to the condition and can well cope with it",
"will be cured of the disease by using the combined medication"
] |
The study Kim Bard and his colleagues did | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For some reason we were reminded that we primates need love. Kim Bard of the University of Portsmouth in England and her colleagues carried out a study on 46 baby chimpanzees orphans , which had lost their mothers. The study showed that primate babies that have tight relationships with mother figures do much ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18374.txt | For some reason we were reminded that we primates need love. Kim Bard of the University of Portsmouth in England and her colleagues carried out a study on 46 baby chimpanzees orphans , which had lost their mothers. The study showed that primate babies that have tight relationships with mother figures do much better on... | [
"included 46 baby and mother monkeys",
"is nothing new to people about the findings",
"showed that many chimpanzees lack of love when they were young",
"showed many chimpanzees had good relationship with their mothers"
] |
The heart and the arteries and veins are associated with what system of the body? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The heart and the arteries and veins are associated with what system of the body? | cardiovascular | science | null | null | null | respiration | metabolism | digestion | cardiovascular | Cardiovascular System: Arteriosclerosis Compliance allows an artery to expand when blood is pumped through it from the heart, and then to recoil after the surge has passed. This helps promote blood flow. In arteriosclerosis, compliance is reduced, and pressure and resistance within the vessel increase. This is a leadin... | null | null | null |
We can learn from the passage that the expression "Where's the beef?" means _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Every people uses its own special word to show its ideas and feelings. Some of these expressions(,) are commonly used for many years. Others are popular for just a short time. One such American expression is "Where's the beef?" It is used when something is not as good as it is said to be. In the early 1980s "W... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19626.txt | Every people uses its own special word to show its ideas and feelings. Some of these expressions(,) are commonly used for many years. Others are popular for just a short time. One such American expression is "Where's the beef?" It is used when something is not as good as it is said to be. In the early 1980s "Where's th... | [
"The beef in hamburgers is not as much as it is said to be",
"The hamburgers are not as good as they are said to be",
"It is used when something is not as good as it is said to be",
"Wendy's is the biggest"
] |
What did the author's grandmother always ask her to do during her summer vacation? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I spent the summer with my grandmother, she always set me down to the general store with a list. Behind the counter was a lady like no one I'd ever seen.
"Excuse me," I said. She looked up and said, "I'm Miss Bee."
"I need to get these." I said, holding up my list. "So? Go get them. " Miss Bee pointed to ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12737.txt | When I spent the summer with my grandmother, she always set me down to the general store with a list. Behind the counter was a lady like no one I'd ever seen.
"Excuse me," I said. She looked up and said, "I'm Miss Bee."
"I need to get these." I said, holding up my list. "So? Go get them. " Miss Bee pointed to a sign. "... | [
"Make lists for her shopping.",
"Buy something in the general store.",
"Send lists to the lady in the general store.",
"Go to see the lady in a store."
] |
How does Pi escape being eaten by the tiger? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
First published in 2001, the book Life of Pi written by Canadian author Yann Martel won the Man Booker Prize and an Asian American Prize for Literature. It is the story of a young boy named Pi who spends 227 days at sea with a small group of animals after disaster strikes their ship and is an account of his jo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9074.txt | First published in 2001, the book Life of Pi written by Canadian author Yann Martel won the Man Booker Prize and an Asian American Prize for Literature. It is the story of a young boy named Pi who spends 227 days at sea with a small group of animals after disaster strikes their ship and is an account of his journey of ... | [
"By catching fishes for the tiger.",
"By locking the tiger in a cage.",
"By being the leader of the two of them.",
"By fighting with the tiger."
] |
What would be be the best title for the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A new University of Graz study concludes that vegetarians are more often ill and have a lower quality of living than meat-eaters. According to the German press release, vegetarians "have cancer and heart attacks more often". The release also says that they show more psychological disorders than meat eaters. C... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7615.txt | A new University of Graz study concludes that vegetarians are more often ill and have a lower quality of living than meat-eaters. According to the German press release, vegetarians "have cancer and heart attacks more often". The release also says that they show more psychological disorders than meat eaters. Consequent... | [
"Are Vegetarians Healthier",
"A Better Quality of Life Is Important",
"Take Care of the Health Care System",
"Are You Impacted More by Illnesses"
] |
On Monday, Matt worked for 450 minutes in his office. On Tuesday, he worked half the number of minutes he worked on Monday. On Wednesday, he worked for 300 minutes. How many more minutes did he work on Wednesday than on Tuesday. | On Tuesday Matt worked 450 minutes / 2 = <<450/2=225>>225 minutes.
On Wednesday Matt worked 300 minutes - 225 minutes = <<300-225=75>>75 minutes more.
#### 75 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | On Monday, Matt worked for 450 minutes in his office. On Tuesday, he worked half the number of minutes he worked on Monday. On Wednesday, he worked for 300 minutes. How many more minutes did he work on Wednesday than on Tuesday. | On Tuesday Matt worked 450 minutes / 2 = <<450/2=225>>225 minutes.
On Wednesday Matt worked 300 minutes - 225 minutes = <<300-225=75>>75 minutes more.
#### 75 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What can be the best title of this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Reader Janet Maynard has a lot of young bushes in her garden and is suffering from " _ . So for Janet and anyone else who doesn't want to waste time, effort and water, here are my top tips for keeping plants refreshed in thirsty times.
Water in the evening if possible, rather than leaving it till you see thing... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21648.txt | Reader Janet Maynard has a lot of young bushes in her garden and is suffering from " _ . So for Janet and anyone else who doesn't want to waste time, effort and water, here are my top tips for keeping plants refreshed in thirsty times.
Water in the evening if possible, rather than leaving it till you see things suffer.... | [
"The importance of water in caring for plants",
"Watering tips and skills",
"How to take care of your plants",
"The relationship between plants and water"
] |
Why does the writer call the Brazilian couple "crazy pet lovers"? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Passage 1 Mobile Phone Madness
How much do you love your mobile phone? A Chinese student had to call 110 for help this week after he got his arm stuck in a toilet trying to rescue his mobile phone. After dropping his phone in the toilet, he decided to wrap(,) his arm in newspaper in the hopes of keeping clea... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2092.txt | Passage 1 Mobile Phone Madness
How much do you love your mobile phone? A Chinese student had to call 110 for help this week after he got his arm stuck in a toilet trying to rescue his mobile phone. After dropping his phone in the toilet, he decided to wrap(,) his arm in newspaper in the hopes of keeping clean. But th... | [
"They dress their pets up in fashionable clothing.",
"They buy their pets high quality food.",
"They spent Y=68,000 on a wedding for their pets.",
"They spent PS7,000 in buying a pet."
] |
According to the author, language changes are most likely to appear in _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It is said that a great many things about languages are mysterious, and many will always be so. But some things we do know.
Firstly, we know that all human beings have a language of some kind. There is no race of men anywhere on earth so backward that it has no language, no set of speech sounds by which the p... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18601.txt | It is said that a great many things about languages are mysterious, and many will always be so. But some things we do know.
Firstly, we know that all human beings have a language of some kind. There is no race of men anywhere on earth so backward that it has no language, no set of speech sounds by which the people com... | [
"grammar",
"vocabulary",
"intonation",
"pronunciation"
] |
Every chemical reaction occurs with a concurrent change in what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Every chemical reaction occurs with a concurrent change in what? | energy | science | null | null | null | hydrogen | neutrons | mass | energy | Every chemical reaction occurs with a concurrent change in energy. | null | null | null |
The best way to deal with the bitterness is to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is there someone you hate? Well, maybe you don't really hate them. But
you get really angry every time you think of them. If you don't let this anger go, it can turn into bitterness
Bitterness appears when we can't forgive someone who has hurt us or made us angry. Someone might say or do something that hurts... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8013.txt | Is there someone you hate? Well, maybe you don't really hate them. But
you get really angry every time you think of them. If you don't let this anger go, it can turn into bitterness
Bitterness appears when we can't forgive someone who has hurt us or made us angry. Someone might say or do something that hurts us. But ... | [
"make the person who hurts us look bad",
"hate the person who hurts us very often",
"accept that you are hurting the other person",
"forgive the person who hurts us and forget it"
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Is the 'Go to College' Message Overdone?
Even in a weak job market, the old college try isn't the answer for everyone. A briefing paper from the Brookings Institution warns that "we may have overdone the message" on college, senior fellow Isabel Sawhill said.
"We've been telling students and their families for... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6375.txt | Is the 'Go to College' Message Overdone?
Even in a weak job market, the old college try isn't the answer for everyone. A briefing paper from the Brookings Institution warns that "we may have overdone the message" on college, senior fellow Isabel Sawhill said.
"We've been telling students and their families for years th... | [
"Public institutions charge more for education.",
"European universities are stricter with students.",
"Students with certain skills are in great demand.",
"Canadian students prefer to major in engineering."
] |
The text is probably taken from a _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you find getting up in the morning so difficult that it's painful? This might be called laziness, but Dr. Kleitman has a new explanation. He has proved that everyone has a daily energy cycle.
During the hours when you labour through your work, you may say that you're "hot". That's true. The time of day when... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5779.txt | Do you find getting up in the morning so difficult that it's painful? This might be called laziness, but Dr. Kleitman has a new explanation. He has proved that everyone has a daily energy cycle.
During the hours when you labour through your work, you may say that you're "hot". That's true. The time of day when you feel... | [
"news report",
"research paper",
"medical textbook",
"fashion journal"
] |
Why did Jeb pull his jacket open when he saw the cougar? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Lying in the sun on a rock, the cougar saw Jeb and his son, Tom, before they saw it. Jeb put his bag down quickly and pulled his jacket open with both hands, making himself look big to the cougar. It worked. The cougar hesitated, ready to attack Jeb, but ready to forget the whole thing, too.
Jeb let go of his ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3715.txt | Lying in the sun on a rock, the cougar saw Jeb and his son, Tom, before they saw it. Jeb put his bag down quickly and pulled his jacket open with both hands, making himself look big to the cougar. It worked. The cougar hesitated, ready to attack Jeb, but ready to forget the whole thing, too.
Jeb let go of his jacket, g... | [
"To get ready to fight",
"To frighten it away",
"To protect the boy",
"To cool down"
] |
If the neocortex is larger,the animals _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When it comes to social behaviour,mammals are in a league of their own.Some birds may form pairs,or even cooperate to hunt,but the complexity of their relationships can hardly compare to those within a school of dolphins,a herd of elephants or a group of humans.What makes mammalian social groups different fr... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6210.txt | When it comes to social behaviour,mammals are in a league of their own.Some birds may form pairs,or even cooperate to hunt,but the complexity of their relationships can hardly compare to those within a school of dolphins,a herd of elephants or a group of humans.What makes mammalian social groups different from a floc... | [
"can live a longer life",
"have a smaller social group",
"have a larger social group",
"have a greater body size"
] |
What do we learn about the book from the text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The expression "a thirst for knowledge" may soon have a new meaning for millions of people who have no way to get clean water. Researchers have developed a book with specially treated pages that can turn dirty water into clean and drinkable water. They say their invention could improve the lives of many in the... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12020.txt | The expression "a thirst for knowledge" may soon have a new meaning for millions of people who have no way to get clean water. Researchers have developed a book with specially treated pages that can turn dirty water into clean and drinkable water. They say their invention could improve the lives of many in the developi... | [
"It sells well around the world.",
"It has pages with several functions.",
"It is about environment protection.",
"It can treat about 100 liters of water."
] |
Marie couldn't continue the advanced education because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Marie Curie, born in Sklodovka, Poland in 1876, led a hard life as a girl. Her parents, both teachers, had small salaries and were quite poor, especially after her mother stopped teaching to raise five children and take care of her poor health. Marie's mother suffered from tuberculosis and died of it when Ma... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22325.txt | Marie Curie, born in Sklodovka, Poland in 1876, led a hard life as a girl. Her parents, both teachers, had small salaries and were quite poor, especially after her mother stopped teaching to raise five children and take care of her poor health. Marie's mother suffered from tuberculosis and died of it when Marie was t... | [
"she wanted to help her father to support the family",
"her father couldn't afford to send her to college",
"her grades were very poor",
"colleges in Poland would not take women as students"
] |
What's the purpose of writing the article? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As a parent, you might never guess all the ways a good imagination benefits your child. It helps a preschooler.
Develop social skills
As children play pretend, they explore relationships between family members, friends and co-workers and learn more about how people interact. Playing doctor, they imagine how ph... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10045.txt | As a parent, you might never guess all the ways a good imagination benefits your child. It helps a preschooler.
Develop social skills
As children play pretend, they explore relationships between family members, friends and co-workers and learn more about how people interact. Playing doctor, they imagine how physicians ... | [
"To tell readers the benefits of encouraging children's imagination.",
"To introduce some wonderful Disney stories to readers.",
"To provide ways of helping make kids more imaginative.",
"To persuade parents to buy the Disney edition of Peter Pan."
] |
A person who is interested in Kongfu will prefer _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In this adventure tour .you will visit the China's four Taoism Mountains!.
Including: Guangzhou, Chengdu . Wuhan & Nanchang
Day l : Guangzhou
Take a bus to Mt. Luofu and visit the mountain. including the Chong Xu Guan. the Zhu Ming Cave. the Huang Long Guan. Jiu Tian Guan and Shu Miu Guan.
... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18371.txt | In this adventure tour .you will visit the China's four Taoism Mountains!.
Including: Guangzhou, Chengdu . Wuhan & Nanchang
Day l : Guangzhou
Take a bus to Mt. Luofu and visit the mountain. including the Chong Xu Guan. the Zhu Ming Cave. the Huang Long Guan. Jiu Tian Guan and Shu Miu Guan.
-Mt. Lu... | [
"Mt. Luofu",
"Mt. Qingcheng",
"Mt. Wudang",
"Mt. Longhu"
] |
The main idea of this passage is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Douglas Adams was born in Cambridge in March 1952, educated at Brentwood School, Essex and St John's College, Cambridge where, in 1974 he gained a BA (and later an MA) in English literature.
He was the creator of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy(<<>> ), which started life as a BBC Radio 4 series in March 1... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4113.txt | Douglas Adams was born in Cambridge in March 1952, educated at Brentwood School, Essex and St John's College, Cambridge where, in 1974 he gained a BA (and later an MA) in English literature.
He was the creator of The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy(<<>> ), which started life as a BBC Radio 4 series in March 1978. Sinc... | [
"Douglas Adams, always loved by fans",
"Douglas Adams and The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy",
"Douglas Adams and his works",
"Douglas Adams's personal lives"
] |
From the text, we can see Carlos is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The first time I saw Carlos I would never have believed he was going to change my life.I had my arms full of books and I was rushing into the classroom when 1 ran into something solid. It was Carlos.
"My... you're tall," he said. The whole class burst out laughing .
"Take that seat," Mr. McCarthy told the cock... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1432.txt | The first time I saw Carlos I would never have believed he was going to change my life.I had my arms full of books and I was rushing into the classroom when 1 ran into something solid. It was Carlos.
"My... you're tall," he said. The whole class burst out laughing .
"Take that seat," Mr. McCarthy told the cocky newcom... | [
"handsome and proud",
"humorous and confident",
"diligent but shy",
"honest but sensitive"
] |
The father gives the conductor _ pence in all that day. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A father and his young son get into a bus in a small city and sit down. The bus conductor comes to them for their money. The man says "I want one ticket to Oxford." and gives her a shilling( ).
The conductor looks at the small boy for a few seconds and then says to him, "How old are you young man?"
The man beg... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4910.txt | A father and his young son get into a bus in a small city and sit down. The bus conductor comes to them for their money. The man says "I want one ticket to Oxford." and gives her a shilling( ).
The conductor looks at the small boy for a few seconds and then says to him, "How old are you young man?"
The man begins speak... | [
"12",
"16",
"10",
"18"
] |
Where does the earth gets its energy from? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Where does the earth gets its energy from? | sun | science | null | null | null | heat | decomposers | precipitation | sun | Earth gets its energy from the Sun. The Sun gives off photons of energy that travel in waves. All the wavelengths of the Sun’s energy make up the electromagnetic (EM) spectrum. | null | null | null |
The writer made great progress in learning English _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I started learning English when I was 6 years old. For 8 years I have learned English in the way everybody else did--by going to English classes. It was useless. I did everything that the teachers told me to do. But I didn't get any results. I mean, I was always one of the best students in class. However, it t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4746.txt | I started learning English when I was 6 years old. For 8 years I have learned English in the way everybody else did--by going to English classes. It was useless. I did everything that the teachers told me to do. But I didn't get any results. I mean, I was always one of the best students in class. However, it took me a ... | [
"after he read many English texts",
"because he spoke English very slowly",
"even before he went to the high school in Wroclaw",
"because of his English teacher, his friends Wojtek and Michael"
] |
According to Brad Skistimas, Kickstarter. com is a good place _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chris Waddell wants to climb Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair; George Del Barrio wants to make a film in Cambodia; Jeff Edwards wants to write a book: they want you to fund their dreams.
A website called Kickstarter.com is making it possible for people like this to raise money from a few hundred to tens of thousand... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6930.txt | Chris Waddell wants to climb Kilimanjaro in a wheelchair; George Del Barrio wants to make a film in Cambodia; Jeff Edwards wants to write a book: they want you to fund their dreams.
A website called Kickstarter.com is making it possible for people like this to raise money from a few hundred to tens of thousands of doll... | [
"to make more music",
"to make a film about himself",
"to make an advertisement about him",
"to sell his new album Life As A Song"
] |
From the passage we know Mr.Bean is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr.Bean is an internationally recognized comedy character on TV and in films.He constantly gets into awkward and absurd situations,which greatly amuses audiences regardless of their nationalities or culture.The humour is always made clear through a series of simple and funny acts that rely purely on body langu... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8809.txt | Mr.Bean is an internationally recognized comedy character on TV and in films.He constantly gets into awkward and absurd situations,which greatly amuses audiences regardless of their nationalities or culture.The humour is always made clear through a series of simple and funny acts that rely purely on body language,which... | [
"famous for directing films",
"famous for his spoken English",
"well known for making films",
"known for his body language and amusement in his comedies"
] |
What made Stephen Hawking start his research career at Cambridge? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In my first week as a graduate student at Cambridge University in 1964 I met with a fellow student, two years ahead of me in his studies; he was unsteady on his feet and spoke with great difficulty. This was Stephen Hawking. I learned that he had a bad disease and might not live long enough even to finish his ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10394.txt | In my first week as a graduate student at Cambridge University in 1964 I met with a fellow student, two years ahead of me in his studies; he was unsteady on his feet and spoke with great difficulty. This was Stephen Hawking. I learned that he had a bad disease and might not live long enough even to finish his PhD degre... | [
"His death sentence.",
"His \"lazy\" attitude.",
"His above-average talent and ability.",
"His rich experience."
] |
Which of the following words can't be used to describe the writer? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I believe I've gotten this more than once. One lady told me she thought I was 12 and even told her 14-year-old daughter the same. I saw lots of surprised faces because people were told I was actually 19 years old.
I'm actually 19 years old, which isn't much of a problem. I'm like the oldest of my friends and t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23331.txt | I believe I've gotten this more than once. One lady told me she thought I was 12 and even told her 14-year-old daughter the same. I saw lots of surprised faces because people were told I was actually 19 years old.
I'm actually 19 years old, which isn't much of a problem. I'm like the oldest of my friends and the shorte... | [
"short",
"petite",
"childish",
"tall"
] |
A firefighter is paid $30 per hour for a 48-hour workweek. He pays 1/3 of the money on rent and $500 on food and $1000 on taxes per month. Calculate the total amount of money the firefighter has after paying his monthly expenses. | The firefighter earns $30/hour * 48 hours/week = $<<30*48=1440>>1440 in a week.
In a month, the firefighter earns $1440/week * 4 weeks/month = $5760
His total monthly payment is 1/3 * $5760 = $<<1/3*5760=1920>>1920
His total monthly expenses are $1920 for rent + $500 for food + $1000 for taxes = $<<1920+500+1000=3420>>... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A firefighter is paid $30 per hour for a 48-hour workweek. He pays 1/3 of the money on rent and $500 on food and $1000 on taxes per month. Calculate the total amount of money the firefighter has after paying his monthly expenses. | The firefighter earns $30/hour * 48 hours/week = $<<30*48=1440>>1440 in a week.
In a month, the firefighter earns $1440/week * 4 weeks/month = $5760
His total monthly payment is 1/3 * $5760 = $<<1/3*5760=1920>>1920
His total monthly expenses are $1920 for rent + $500 for food + $1000 for taxes = $<<1920+500+1000=3420>>... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
The passage is mainly about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When 7-year-old Warren Buffett said, "I will be the richest man one day," his friends made fun of his "daydreaming". But ever since then the little boy has set about learning how to make money by selling drinks, delivering newspaper and buying stocks. The American had already earned $9,000 (equal to $90,000 to... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2386.txt | When 7-year-old Warren Buffett said, "I will be the richest man one day," his friends made fun of his "daydreaming". But ever since then the little boy has set about learning how to make money by selling drinks, delivering newspaper and buying stocks. The American had already earned $9,000 (equal to $90,000 today) by t... | [
"why Buffett took the place of Bill Gates as the world's richest man",
"what effect Buffett's childhood experiences have on his success",
"how Buffett earned his fortune and achieve his aptitude",
"what Buffett dreamt about when he was a child"
] |
What are the glands that secrete milk in a woman's breasts? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What are the glands that secrete milk in a woman's breasts? | mammary glands | science | null | null | null | lactic acids | primordial glands | pituitary glands | mammary glands | The breasts are not directly involved in reproduction, but they nourish a baby after birth. Each breast contains mammary glands , which secrete milk. The milk drains into ducts leading to the nipple. A suckling baby squeezes the milk out of the ducts and through the nipple. | null | null | null |
Which of the following is TRUE? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today, roller-skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, no one had any ideas of roller-skating. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. He liked to make things and play the violin in his free time. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1040.txt | Today, roller-skating is easy and fun. But a long time ago, it wasn't easy at all. Before 1750, no one had any ideas of roller-skating. That changed because of a man named Joseph Merlin. He liked to make things and play the violin in his free time. Joseph Merlin was a man of ideas and dreams. People called him a dreame... | [
"Nothing happened to Merlin at the party.",
"Merlin made a surprising entrance that day.",
"No one noticed Merlin when he entered the room.",
"Merlin couldn't sleep well because he dreamed a lot."
] |
According to Andy Simpson,we know that | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Today,we are told,children don't spend enough time in the fresh air.Many of them are addicted to a screen either on a computer or a TV--they seem to be living in a virtual world.They have lost touch with nature.
But now 400 organizations in the UK,from playgroups to the National Health Service,are encouraging ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5939.txt | Today,we are told,children don't spend enough time in the fresh air.Many of them are addicted to a screen either on a computer or a TV--they seem to be living in a virtual world.They have lost touch with nature.
But now 400 organizations in the UK,from playgroups to the National Health Service,are encouraging children ... | [
"wild time is hard to design",
"wild time is beneficial for children",
"parents know the importance of wild time",
"parents like keeping their children indoors"
] |
The things mentioned in the passage are of great use when you are _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Whether you're flying off to distant beaches or piling into the car for a weekend vacation, nurture a love of new places in your child this travel season. There are some wonderful products and media available to help your kids get fired up about geography.
For the youngest ones, don't miss the adorable Hu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22089.txt | Whether you're flying off to distant beaches or piling into the car for a weekend vacation, nurture a love of new places in your child this travel season. There are some wonderful products and media available to help your kids get fired up about geography.
For the youngest ones, don't miss the adorable Hugg-A- Pla... | [
"traveling on vacation",
"exploring in the forests",
"buying a Mother's Day gift",
"learning geography in class"
] |
In what circumstances does the author suggest quitting is a good idea? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I am one of those people who are terrible at saying no. I take on too many projects at once, and spend too much of my time doing things I'd rather not be doing. I get stuff done, but it's not always the best I can do, or the best way I could spend my time.
That's why my newest goal, both as a professional and ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high194.txt | I am one of those people who are terrible at saying no. I take on too many projects at once, and spend too much of my time doing things I'd rather not be doing. I get stuff done, but it's not always the best I can do, or the best way I could spend my time.
That's why my newest goal, both as a professional and a person,... | [
"When you know a task cannot be finished.",
"When you feel tired and need a rest.",
"When you meet with difficulties along the way.",
"When you realize what you are doing is not worth the time."
] |
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