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From Para.5, we can learn that _ .
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Dear Reader, I receive many letters from children and can't answer them all--there wouldn't be time enough in a day. That is why I am sending you this printed reply to your letter. I'll try to answer some of the questions that are commonly asked. Where did I get the idea for Stuart Little and for Charlotte's W...
Answer: C
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Dear Reader, I receive many letters from children and can't answer them all--there wouldn't be time enough in a day. That is why I am sending you this printed reply to your letter. I'll try to answer some of the questions that are commonly asked. Where did I get the idea for Stuart Little and for Charlotte's Web? Well,...
[ "many famous people like to visit schools", "movie stars will send autographs to readers", "many people think authors have copies of their own books", "the author lives with his married son and three grandchildren" ]
The International Meteorological Organization Prize is intended to honor .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Chinese scientist Qin Dahe was awarded the International Meteorological Organization Prize,the top prize of the world Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday. Qin,born in 1947,is a glaciologist .As a member of the 1989 International Trans-Antarctic Pole Expedition he became the first Chinese ever to cross...
Answer: B
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Chinese scientist Qin Dahe was awarded the International Meteorological Organization Prize,the top prize of the world Meteorological Organization (WMO) on Tuesday. Qin,born in 1947,is a glaciologist .As a member of the 1989 International Trans-Antarctic Pole Expedition he became the first Chinese ever to cross the Sout...
[ "world-famous glaciologists doing research in the South Pole", "those who made great contributions to the science of meteorology", "those who have done a good job in quake-relief work", "scientists who promote meteorological researches" ]
We may get the conclusion from the passage that _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Ridgewood is a small, quiet town 20 miles from Manhattan. It is a typical suburban town, perfect for raising children away from the fast pace of the city. However, some Ridgewood kids feel as upset as if they were on the city's busy streets. In addition to hours of homework, Ridgewood's children are occupied w...
Answer: C
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Ridgewood is a small, quiet town 20 miles from Manhattan. It is a typical suburban town, perfect for raising children away from the fast pace of the city. However, some Ridgewood kids feel as upset as if they were on the city's busy streets. In addition to hours of homework, Ridgewood's children are occupied with after...
[ "the concept of Family Night will become a regular part of life in Ridgewood", "Ridgewood people believe the Family Night will change their way of living", "Family Night is not as popular as people have originally thought", "schools are worried about students being given too much free time" ]
A wheelchair user may need help to enter _ .
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Shakespeare's Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare's World Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property remained in the ownership of Shakespeare's family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world, for o...
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Shakespeare's Birthplace and Exhibition of Shakespeare's World Welcome to the world-famous house where William Shakespeare was born in l564 and where he grew up. The property remained in the ownership of Shakespeare's family until 1806. The House has welcomed visitors traveling from all over the world, for over 250 y...
[ "the House", "the garden", "the Visitors' Centre", "the exhibition hall" ]
Olga has three stripes on the side of each of her tennis shoes. Rick has one less stripe per shoe than does Olga. But Hortense has double the number of stripes on her tennis shoes as does Olga. In total, what is the combined number of stripes on all of their pairs of tennis shoes?
Rick has one less than three stripes, or 3-1=2 stripes on each tennis shoe. Hortense has double the 3 stripes that Olga has, or a total of 3*2=<<3*2=6>>6 stripes per shoe. Since each of them has two tennis shoes per pair, then the total number of stripes on all of their shoes is 2*(3+2+6)=<<2*(3+2+6)=22>>22 stripes ###...
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Olga has three stripes on the side of each of her tennis shoes. Rick has one less stripe per shoe than does Olga. But Hortense has double the number of stripes on her tennis shoes as does Olga. In total, what is the combined number of stripes on all of their pairs of tennis shoes?
Rick has one less than three stripes, or 3-1=2 stripes on each tennis shoe. Hortense has double the 3 stripes that Olga has, or a total of 3*2=<<3*2=6>>6 stripes per shoe. Since each of them has two tennis shoes per pair, then the total number of stripes on all of their shoes is 2*(3+2+6)=<<2*(3+2+6)=22>>22 stripes ###...
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The doctor telephoned her the next morning because _ .
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Passage: Mr.Black was having a lot of trouble with her skin, so she went to her doctor about it. He could not find anything wrong with her, however. So he sent her to the local hospital for some tests. The hospital , of course, sent the results of the tests direct to Mrs. Black's doctor, and the next morning he telepho...
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Mr.Black was having a lot of trouble with her skin, so she went to her doctor about it. He could not find anything wrong with her, however. So he sent her to the local hospital for some tests. The hospital , of course, sent the results of the tests direct to Mrs. Black's doctor, and the next morning he telephoned her t...
[ "Mrs. Black left the list of foods at the doctor's", "he wanted her to come to his office again", "he didn't receive the results of the tests", "he thought she should stop eating some foods, any of which might cause her disease." ]
According to Susan Sweater, _ .
D
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Passage: An old problem is getting new attention in the United States--bullying.Recent cases included the tragic case of a fifteen-year-old girl whose family moved from Ireland.She hanged herself in Massachusetts in January following months of bullying.Her parents criticized her school for failing to protect her.Offici...
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An old problem is getting new attention in the United States--bullying.Recent cases included the tragic case of a fifteen-year-old girl whose family moved from Ireland.She hanged herself in Massachusetts in January following months of bullying.Her parents criticized her school for failing to protect her.Officials have ...
[ "bullies are anti-social", "bullies should give victims help", "students are not equally treated", "bullies themselves also need help" ]
What could be the best title for the news?
D
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Passage: BEIJING - Alarmed by the overreaching ambitions of many Chinese provinces to grow at all cost, China's top economic chief is calling on officials to calm down and spare a thought for the environment. Zhang Ping, who heads China's National Development and Reform Commission, the central economic planning agency,...
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BEIJING - Alarmed by the overreaching ambitions of many Chinese provinces to grow at all cost, China's top economic chief is calling on officials to calm down and spare a thought for the environment. Zhang Ping, who heads China's National Development and Reform Commission, the central economic planning agency, said onl...
[ "Economic Development", "Energy Supply", "Environment", "Sustainable Development" ]
We can infer that in the past the writer _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: How do you know if your mother likes you or not? That is a question I have been struggling with a lot lately. My mother and I used to talk on the phone a few times a day. I saw her at least twice a week. Now she doesn't answer when I call, and never calls me back. She doesn't see me and then complains that I d...
Answer: C
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How do you know if your mother likes you or not? That is a question I have been struggling with a lot lately. My mother and I used to talk on the phone a few times a day. I saw her at least twice a week. Now she doesn't answer when I call, and never calls me back. She doesn't see me and then complains that I don't see ...
[ "often disappointed her mother", "didn't know her mother quite well", "had a close relationship with her mother", "didn't want to visit her mother" ]
When the writer knew the man would stay in their house for the night, at first _ .
A
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Passage: Two days ago I was woken up at 1 am. My roommate stood at the door (she was returning from a club) along with a huge middle-aged man with long hair. "Please let him in," she told me, "He has been locked out of his apartment." She had seen him, cold and shivering (it had snowed the previous night) and immediate...
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Two days ago I was woken up at 1 am. My roommate stood at the door (she was returning from a club) along with a huge middle-aged man with long hair. "Please let him in," she told me, "He has been locked out of his apartment." She had seen him, cold and shivering (it had snowed the previous night) and immediately asked ...
[ "she felt nervous", "she was angry", "she felt excited", "she was disappointed" ]
What are vascular plants that produce seeds in cones called?
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What are vascular plants that produce seeds in cones called?
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Gymnosperms are vascular plants that produce seeds in cones. Examples include conifers such as pine and spruce trees. The gymnosperm life cycle has a very dominant sporophyte generation. Both gametophytes and the next generation’s new sporophytes develop on the sporophyte parent plant. Figure below is a diagram of a gy...
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What does the passage mainly talk about?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Carbon monoxide poisoning causes death and injuries around the world. This gas is a problem in all parts of the world that experience cold weather. A few years ago, America's Centers for Disease Control (C. D. C.) studied deaths linked with carbon monoxide poisoning. It found that the number of carbon mono...
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Carbon monoxide poisoning causes death and injuries around the world. This gas is a problem in all parts of the world that experience cold weather. A few years ago, America's Centers for Disease Control (C. D. C.) studied deaths linked with carbon monoxide poisoning. It found that the number of carbon monoxide deat...
[ "Warning signs that carbon monoxide poisoning has.", "Reasons why carbon monoxide can cause person's death.", "The damage of carbon monoxide and how it works.", "Influences of carbon monoxide on children and adults." ]
What can we know from the story?
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: That was my grandmother's first Christmas without Grandfather. When my parents and I arrived at her little house ,we found she had waited up all night for us. Grandfather had always said that the Christmas tree was the most important decoration of all. So first we took out the beautiful tree that was stored ...
Answer: B
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That was my grandmother's first Christmas without Grandfather. When my parents and I arrived at her little house ,we found she had waited up all night for us. Grandfather had always said that the Christmas tree was the most important decoration of all. So first we took out the beautiful tree that was stored in the cl...
[ "The grandfather was afraid of his wife.", "The grandfather loved his wife very much.", "The grandmother didn't know how to spend Christmas Day.", "The grandfather left home on Christmas Day." ]
Barrie took Star everywhere he went because _ .
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: What kind of pets do people have in your country? Dogs? Cats? How about a duck, hippo or lion? Here are two cases of animal owners with unusual pets. Barrie Hayman has a pet duck called Star. Barrie adopted him after his brothers and sisters stayed away from him at birth. Barrie, a duck breeder, realized the...
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What kind of pets do people have in your country? Dogs? Cats? How about a duck, hippo or lion? Here are two cases of animal owners with unusual pets. Barrie Hayman has a pet duck called Star. Barrie adopted him after his brothers and sisters stayed away from him at birth. Barrie, a duck breeder, realized the little d...
[ "he had never seen a duck like Star", "he set up a Facebook page for Star", "he wanted care more about Star", "he needed Star to drink with him" ]
All of the following statements are true EXCEPT _ .
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: The relations between man and wife are changing. A majority of working women remain in full charge of their home; they come back at night to the cleaning, washing, and cooking that constitute their second career. But more and more husbands are sharing the burden and willingly taking on chores that their father...
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The relations between man and wife are changing. A majority of working women remain in full charge of their home; they come back at night to the cleaning, washing, and cooking that constitute their second career. But more and more husbands are sharing the burden and willingly taking on chores that their fathers would h...
[ "more husbands act in helping housework than those agreeing it without action", "more and more husbands are helping their, wives io do housework", "most of the working women take charge of their home", "it is possible for the marriage to fail if women earn more money than husbands" ]
Daniel likes _ best.
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Anne is thirteen years old. She has long hair and black eyes. She is tall. She is a student at Beijing Sunshine Secondary School. She loves listening to music and dancing. She studies hard. She does well in English. But she doesn't like doing sports. Anne has a cousin. His name is Daniel. He is tall and he has...
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Anne is thirteen years old. She has long hair and black eyes. She is tall. She is a student at Beijing Sunshine Secondary School. She loves listening to music and dancing. She studies hard. She does well in English. But she doesn't like doing sports. Anne has a cousin. His name is Daniel. He is tall and he has short bl...
[ "Yao Ming", "Beckham", "Michael Jordan", "Liu Xiang" ]
The waves on the strings of musical instruments are transverse—so are electromagnetic waves, such as visible light. sound waves in air and water are this?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
The waves on the strings of musical instruments are transverse—so are electromagnetic waves, such as visible light. sound waves in air and water are this?
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Waves may be transverse, longitudinal, or a combination of the two. (Water waves are actually a combination of transverse and longitudinal. The simplified water wave illustrated in Figure 16.30 shows no longitudinal motion of the bird. ) The waves on the strings of musical instruments are transverse—so are electromagne...
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From the Ghanaian driver's response, we can infer that _ .
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Passage: In a moment of personal crisis, how much help can you expect from a New York taxi driver? I began studying this question and answers are interesting. One morning, I got into three different taxis and announced,"Well,it's my first day back in New York in seven years.I've been in prison."Not a single driver repl...
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In a moment of personal crisis, how much help can you expect from a New York taxi driver? I began studying this question and answers are interesting. One morning, I got into three different taxis and announced,"Well,it's my first day back in New York in seven years.I've been in prison."Not a single driver replied,so I ...
[ "he was afraid of the author", "he thought the author was crazy", "he looked down upon the author", "he was indifferent to the killing" ]
A more crucial use of rc circuits for timing purposes is in the artificial pacemaker, used to control what?
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A more crucial use of rc circuits for timing purposes is in the artificial pacemaker, used to control what?
heart rate
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A more crucial use of RC circuits for timing purposes is in the artificial pacemaker, used to control heart rate. The heart rate is normally controlled by electrical signals generated by the sino-atrial (SA) node, which is on the wall of the right atrium chamber. This causes the muscles to contract and pump blood. Some...
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Steve Jobs is mentioned to prove that doing exercise _ .
D
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Passage: We get it: You're tired. You're busy. And your shoes are away over there. Excuses are OK sometimes, but not every day--and especially not today. So put on your sneakers, get up off the couch, and let us kick your excuses to the curb . "I...dislike...panting !" Being really out of breath may mean you're trying...
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We get it: You're tired. You're busy. And your shoes are away over there. Excuses are OK sometimes, but not every day--and especially not today. So put on your sneakers, get up off the couch, and let us kick your excuses to the curb . "I...dislike...panting !" Being really out of breath may mean you're trying too much...
[ "is good for one's figure", "is good for one's health", "makes one much happier", "makes one more productive" ]
What would the son probably say after reading the words in the diary?
B
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Passage: An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year-old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow perched on their window. The father asked his son, "What is this?" The son replied, "It is a crow." After a few minutes, the father asked his son the 2 time, "What is this?" The son said, "Fa...
Answer: B
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An 80-year-old man was sitting on the sofa in his house along with his 45-year-old highly educated son. Suddenly a crow perched on their window. The father asked his son, "What is this?" The son replied, "It is a crow." After a few minutes, the father asked his son the 2 time, "What is this?" The son said, "Father, I h...
[ "\"Sorry, dad. It's all my fault to forget that.\"", "Nothing but felt rather ashamed.", "\"Sorry, dad. I shouldn't have done that to you when I was such a young child.\"", "\"Thank you, dad. I will do the same to my son.\"" ]
What is Big Brothers?
D
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Passage: Each nation has many good people who help to take care of others. For example, some high school and college students in the United States often spend many hours as volunteers in hospitals, orphanages or homes for the old. They read books to the people in these places, or they just visit them and play games ...
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Each nation has many good people who help to take care of others. For example, some high school and college students in the United States often spend many hours as volunteers in hospitals, orphanages or homes for the old. They read books to the people in these places, or they just visit them and play games with them...
[ "It's the name of a club.", "It's a home for children who have no brothers.", "It's the name of a film.", "It's an organization for boys who no longer have fathers." ]
Since Steve Maxwell became a millionaire, he _ .
B
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: When Steve Maxwell graduated from college, he had an engineering degree and a high tech job -- but he couldn't balance his checkbook. "I took one finance class in college but dropped it to go on a ski trip," says the 45-year-old father of three, who lives in Windsor, Colorado. "I actually had to go to my bank ...
Answer: B
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When Steve Maxwell graduated from college, he had an engineering degree and a high tech job -- but he couldn't balance his checkbook. "I took one finance class in college but dropped it to go on a ski trip," says the 45-year-old father of three, who lives in Windsor, Colorado. "I actually had to go to my bank and ask t...
[ "has been unwilling to help others", "hasn't stopped learning from practice", "has been willing to follow others' advice", "has stopped to invest in houses" ]
Which of the following is NOT TRUE about Edgar Allan Poe?
B
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Passage: Throughout the centuries, various writers have contributed greatly to the literary treasure trove of books lining the shelves of today's libraries. In addition to writing interesting material, many famous writers, such as Edgar Allan Poe, were larger-than-life characters with personal histories that are as int...
Answer: B
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Throughout the centuries, various writers have contributed greatly to the literary treasure trove of books lining the shelves of today's libraries. In addition to writing interesting material, many famous writers, such as Edgar Allan Poe, were larger-than-life characters with personal histories that are as interesting ...
[ "He had his own interesting personal history as other famous writers.", "He graduated from United States Military Academy at West Point in 1831.", "He once had heavy gambling debts and fell down with illness.", "He managed to produce popular works no matter how rocky his life was." ]
What broad category of animals is primarily ectothermic and covered with scales that facilitate swimming?
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Answer the following science question clearly and accurately.
What broad category of animals is primarily ectothermic and covered with scales that facilitate swimming?
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Fish show great diversity in body size. They range in length from about 8 millimeters (0.3 inches) to 16 meters (about 53 feet). Most are ectothermic and covered with scales. Scales protect fish from predators and parasites and reduce friction with the water. Multiple, overlapping scales provide a flexible covering tha...
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What is the attitude of the author towards robot-nurses?
B
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Passage: Robots are being used for the first time in hospitals. "Robot-nurses" perform a variety of tasks such as delivering medicine, food and laboratory samples to sickrooms and taking away waste. Patients aren't treated by robots, as this is still done by medical staff. The idea is to employ robots to transport supp...
Answer: B
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Robots are being used for the first time in hospitals. "Robot-nurses" perform a variety of tasks such as delivering medicine, food and laboratory samples to sickrooms and taking away waste. Patients aren't treated by robots, as this is still done by medical staff. The idea is to employ robots to transport supplies betw...
[ "Neutral.", "Positive.", "Negative.", "Unknown." ]
World Slow Day is intended to _ .
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Italians were reminded to slow down and relax on World Slow Day, an annual event celebrating life's simple pleasures. "Let's take this day to stop and think about all the things we miss while we're rushing through our lives," said Bruno Contigiani, the President of the Art of Living Slowly Association. Contigi...
Answer: D
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Italians were reminded to slow down and relax on World Slow Day, an annual event celebrating life's simple pleasures. "Let's take this day to stop and think about all the things we miss while we're rushing through our lives," said Bruno Contigiani, the President of the Art of Living Slowly Association. Contigiani, 62, ...
[ "tell people to walk slowly", "encourage people to enjoy pleasant things", "advise people to adjust to modern lifestyle", "remind people to live and work at a natural pace" ]
The writer may NOT agree with the idea that_.
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Toys provide more than just fun and games for kids. Most toys provide at least some opportunity for children to learn. A good toy can develop children's senses and encourage them to communicate with others. Toys for Babies Babies want to learn about the world around them very much, and they have much to learn...
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Toys provide more than just fun and games for kids. Most toys provide at least some opportunity for children to learn. A good toy can develop children's senses and encourage them to communicate with others. Toys for Babies Babies want to learn about the world around them very much, and they have much to learn. Every n...
[ "toys for children must be changed as they grow", "babies can learn a lot about the world from toys", "blocks help a child's eyes and hands work together", "toys should be used for both playing and learning" ]
The purpose of the passage is to introduce _ .
D
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Watercolour is the oldest paints known. It dates back to the early cave men who discovered they could add lifelike qualities to drawings of animals and other figures on the walls of caves by mixing the natural colours found in the earth with water. Fresco , one of the greatest of all art forms, is done with w...
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Watercolour is the oldest paints known. It dates back to the early cave men who discovered they could add lifelike qualities to drawings of animals and other figures on the walls of caves by mixing the natural colours found in the earth with water. Fresco , one of the greatest of all art forms, is done with watercolou...
[ "the gradual weakness of fresco painting", "oils' power or influence over watercolour", "the discovery of watercolour in England", "the start and development of watercolour" ]
Who cares least for wealth, according to the passage?
C
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Who says Americans worship the almighty dollar? It's not true. Having enough free time is more important to most Americans than being rich, according to a new survey. Only 13 percent of more than 2,400 people questioned in the telephone survey ranked being wealthy as most important to them, while 67 percent ...
Answer: C
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Who says Americans worship the almighty dollar? It's not true. Having enough free time is more important to most Americans than being rich, according to a new survey. Only 13 percent of more than 2,400 people questioned in the telephone survey ranked being wealthy as most important to them, while 67 percent ranked fr...
[ "Young people", "First generation Americans", "Old people", "Less-educated people" ]
Which of the following mustn't you do in order to seek lightning safety?
D
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Passage: People who are hit by lightning and survive often have long-term effects. These may include memory loss, sleep disorders, muscle pain and depression . Experts tell people to seek the safety of a building or a hard-top vehicle any time they hear thunder, even if it is not raining. They say lightning can strike...
Answer: D
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People who are hit by lightning and survive often have long-term effects. These may include memory loss, sleep disorders, muscle pain and depression . Experts tell people to seek the safety of a building or a hard-top vehicle any time they hear thunder, even if it is not raining. They say lightning can strike as far a...
[ "Hide in a building.", "Sit in a car.", "Bend low to the ground.", "Lie under a tall tree." ]
Which of the following is NOT Lucas' job?
A
Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: I often walk dogs at an animal shelter near our house. When they see me, they look so happy, because they know they will get to go outside, play with me and get lots of love from me. -----Mandy, 12 Every weekend, I go to an animal shelter to help. They have adoption events at pet stores. I help out by talking...
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I often walk dogs at an animal shelter near our house. When they see me, they look so happy, because they know they will get to go outside, play with me and get lots of love from me. -----Mandy, 12 Every weekend, I go to an animal shelter to help. They have adoption events at pet stores. I help out by talking to peopl...
[ "Walking dogs.", "Feeding animals.", "Cleaning the cages.", "Talking to people about animals." ]
This passage mainly tells us that Bowlingual _ .
C
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Passage: A Japanese toy maker declares that they have developed a gadget that translates dog barks into human language and plans to begin selling the gadget----under the name of Bowlingual----in U. S. pet stores and gift shops this summer. Tokyo-based Takara Co. Ltd. says about 300, 000 of the dog translator gadgets ha...
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A Japanese toy maker declares that they have developed a gadget that translates dog barks into human language and plans to begin selling the gadget----under the name of Bowlingual----in U. S. pet stores and gift shops this summer. Tokyo-based Takara Co. Ltd. says about 300, 000 of the dog translator gadgets have been s...
[ "was invented in Japan", "has developed quickly", "will be sold in America", "sells well for its price" ]
At high altitudes, acclimatization increases red blood cells, so there is more what to help transport the available oxygen?
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At high altitudes, acclimatization increases red blood cells, so there is more what to help transport the available oxygen?
hemoglobin
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Acclimatization Especially in situations where the ascent occurs too quickly, traveling to areas of high altitude can cause AMS. Acclimatization is the process of adjustment that the respiratory system makes due to chronic exposure to a high altitude. Over a period of time, the body adjusts to accommodate the lower par...
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How many hutong exist up till now?
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Passage: Beijing's historic hutong are in danger of disappearing. That's the warning from residents and historians, who have called on authorities to do more to protect this unique part of the capital's culture. In 2000, Beijing still had 1,300 hutong, according to amateur historian Zhang Wei. But he estimates that sin...
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Beijing's historic hutong are in danger of disappearing. That's the warning from residents and historians, who have called on authorities to do more to protect this unique part of the capital's culture. In 2000, Beijing still had 1,300 hutong, according to amateur historian Zhang Wei. But he estimates that since then, ...
[ "1300", "300", "2000", "600" ]
We can learn from the text that _ .
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Passage: Why do human beings still risk their lives under ground and doing one of the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs in the world? It's an increasingly urgent question, given the recent mining accidents in Sago. W. Va. and Huntington, Utah. A small group of engineers and robotics experts look forward to a day in the ...
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Why do human beings still risk their lives under ground and doing one of the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs in the world? It's an increasingly urgent question, given the recent mining accidents in Sago. W. Va. and Huntington, Utah. A small group of engineers and robotics experts look forward to a day in the not-too-d...
[ "a mining robots can help miners have an operation", "Groundhog can discover the presence of dangerous gases", "experts are trying to make robots help miners with dangerous work", "robots have helped improve the safety of mining" ]
Which of the following can computers not do now?
C
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Passage: The computer is fast, and never makes a mistake, while people are too slow, and full of mistakes sometimes. That's what people often say when they talk about computers. For over a quarter of a century, scientists have been making better and better computers. Now a computer can do a lot of everyday jobs wonderf...
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The computer is fast, and never makes a mistake, while people are too slow, and full of mistakes sometimes. That's what people often say when they talk about computers. For over a quarter of a century, scientists have been making better and better computers. Now a computer can do a lot of everyday jobs wonderfully. It ...
[ "Draw pictures.", "Talk.", "Invent new things.", "Serve the people." ]
The day before the class is going to do a lab experiment, their teacher reminds them not to wear open shoes to school the next day. Which rationale best explains their teacher's request?
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The day before the class is going to do a lab experiment, their teacher reminds them not to wear open shoes to school the next day. Which rationale best explains their teacher's request? Choices: A. to prevent spills of chemicals B. to prevent injury to toes or feet C. to keep them from getting tired feet D. to keep t...
Correct answer: B
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Which of the following years is the Year of the Dragon?
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Passage: Dragons are not real animals, but look like a combination of many animals such as snakes, fish and deer. They have two horns and a long moustache . With fantastic powers, they fly in the sky or swim in the sea. They can make rain, too. The Chinese dragon is a symbol of strength and good luck. The emperors...
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Dragons are not real animals, but look like a combination of many animals such as snakes, fish and deer. They have two horns and a long moustache . With fantastic powers, they fly in the sky or swim in the sea. They can make rain, too. The Chinese dragon is a symbol of strength and good luck. The emperors of ancie...
[ "1988", "1998", "2008", "2018." ]
After Qu Yuan's death, Zongzi was thrown into the water to _ .
C
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Passage: As we all know, the Dragon Boat Festival is our country's traditional festival, but do you know there is also a Dragon Boat Festival in South Korea, which also falls on May 5 of the luar calendar ? It has been reported that South Korea will apply to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organizat...
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As we all know, the Dragon Boat Festival is our country's traditional festival, but do you know there is also a Dragon Boat Festival in South Korea, which also falls on May 5 of the luar calendar ? It has been reported that South Korea will apply to United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNES...
[ "feed him.", "protect his body from going bad.", "prevent the fish biting his body", "attract his soul" ]
What's Chen Jining's attitude towards Chai's film?
B
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Passage: Smog is a big problem in many Chinese cities. But it seems that besides wearing a mask, few of us know what has caused the smog and what to do to beat it. Chai Jing, a former news interviewer with CCTV, discussed the questions in her documentary Under the Dome. The 103-minute film was on websites on Feb 28. In...
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Smog is a big problem in many Chinese cities. But it seems that besides wearing a mask, few of us know what has caused the smog and what to do to beat it. Chai Jing, a former news interviewer with CCTV, discussed the questions in her documentary Under the Dome. The 103-minute film was on websites on Feb 28. In the film...
[ "He didn't watch it.", "He thought highly of it.", "He disagreed with it.", "He disliked it." ]
According to the passage, which of the following statements is TRUE?
D
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Passage: How time flies! One month has passed before I could take any notice of it. This is the start of my freshman year in Fudan University. At the very beginning, everything and everyone was strange to me. But now, I'm getting used to it. I'd like to tell you two important and interesting things in my university lif...
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How time flies! One month has passed before I could take any notice of it. This is the start of my freshman year in Fudan University. At the very beginning, everything and everyone was strange to me. But now, I'm getting used to it. I'd like to tell you two important and interesting things in my university life. Fr...
[ "It is nearly a year now since the writer entered Fudan University.", "The writer doesn't have a good understanding of freedom.", "Three interesting things are mentioned about the writer's life in this passage.", "The writer is getting on well with the life in Fudan University." ]
In five years, Rehana will be three times as old as Phoebe. If Rehana is currently 25 years old, and Jacob, Rehana's brother, is 3/5 of Phoebe's current age, how old is Jacob now?
If Rehana is currently 25 years old, she will be 25+5=<<25+5=30>>30 in five years. Rehana will be three times as old as Phoebe in five years, meaning Phoebe will be 30/3=10 years old in five years. Currently, Phoebe is 10-5=<<10-5=5>>5 years old. 3/5 of Phoebe's age now is 3/5*5=<<3/5*5=3>>3 years, which is Jacob's age...
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
In five years, Rehana will be three times as old as Phoebe. If Rehana is currently 25 years old, and Jacob, Rehana's brother, is 3/5 of Phoebe's current age, how old is Jacob now?
If Rehana is currently 25 years old, she will be 25+5=<<25+5=30>>30 in five years. Rehana will be three times as old as Phoebe in five years, meaning Phoebe will be 30/3=10 years old in five years. Currently, Phoebe is 10-5=<<10-5=5>>5 years old. 3/5 of Phoebe's age now is 3/5*5=<<3/5*5=3>>3 years, which is Jacob's age...
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What will happen if you are the boss of your anger?
B
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Passage: Sometimes you just get so angry that you feel like you are going to burst . It may seem like your anger will be the boss of you, instead of you being the boss of your anger. What can you do to work off that anger and keep yourself and others safe? Here are some ideas to help you. *Take a deep breath before you...
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Sometimes you just get so angry that you feel like you are going to burst . It may seem like your anger will be the boss of you, instead of you being the boss of your anger. What can you do to work off that anger and keep yourself and others safe? Here are some ideas to help you. *Take a deep breath before you feel you...
[ "You can burst.", "You can keep warm.", "You can shout loudly.", "You can be careless." ]
It can be inferred from the passage that _ .
C
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Passage: As a little boy I read a book with a picture showing a man reading while floating in the Dead Sea. What a miracle! How would it feel to lie back in water so thick with salt that it was impossible to sink? Fed by the Jordan River and smaller streams, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on the earth's...
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As a little boy I read a book with a picture showing a man reading while floating in the Dead Sea. What a miracle! How would it feel to lie back in water so thick with salt that it was impossible to sink? Fed by the Jordan River and smaller streams, the Dead Sea is the lowest point on the earth's surface,...
[ "the countries around the Dead Sea will join hands to spare water for the Sea", "as a result of the project \"Red-Dead\", the Dead Sea will be two thirds larger", "water crisis is a potential threat to the peace of the area around the Dead Sea", "If the Dead Sea dried up, great natural disasters would happen ...
What color is Ann's hat?
C
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Passage: Here are two pictures. You can see a man and a boy in one picture. Who are they? The man is Mr. Brown, and the boy's name is Jack. They are father and son. They are in Jack's room. Now let's look at the other picture. You can see a woman and a little girl in it. The woman is Jack's mother and the girl is her d...
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Here are two pictures. You can see a man and a boy in one picture. Who are they? The man is Mr. Brown, and the boy's name is Jack. They are father and son. They are in Jack's room. Now let's look at the other picture. You can see a woman and a little girl in it. The woman is Jack's mother and the girl is her daughter, ...
[ "Yellow.", "Blue.", "White.", "Black." ]
In the writer's opinion, how does a new spouse make new family traditions?
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...
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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 start a family life independent of in-laws.", "To stay with in-laws.", "Not to cook apple pie for parents.", "To spend festivals with parents in-law." ]
The total number of employees in a company is 450, and each employee earns $2000 per month. If the company laid off 1/3 of its employees due to tough economic times, calculate the total amount of money the company paid to the remaining employees.
1/3 of the employees were laid off, that is 1/3*450 = <<450*1/3=150>>150 employees. There were 450-150 = <<450-150=300>>300 employees remaining. If the company was paying each person $2000, the total amount of money paid to the remaining employees is 300*2000 = $<<300*2000=600000>>600000. #### 600000
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
The total number of employees in a company is 450, and each employee earns $2000 per month. If the company laid off 1/3 of its employees due to tough economic times, calculate the total amount of money the company paid to the remaining employees.
1/3 of the employees were laid off, that is 1/3*450 = <<450*1/3=150>>150 employees. There were 450-150 = <<450-150=300>>300 employees remaining. If the company was paying each person $2000, the total amount of money paid to the remaining employees is 300*2000 = $<<300*2000=600000>>600000. #### 600000
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A wild tiger escapes the zoo. He escapes at 1 AM and zookeepers do not notice he is missing until 4 AM. He runs at a speed of 25 mph. It takes 2 more hours to find him but after 4 hours of running, the tiger slows his speed to 10 mph. He then gets chased for half an hour going 50 mph. How far away from the zoo was...
He was running for 4-1=<<4-1=3>>3 hours So in that time he runs 3*25=<<3*25=75>>75 miles Since he slowed down after 4 hours, the time he spent running at 25mph was an additional 4-3=<<4-3=1>>1 hours So in the first hour they were finding him, he ran 1*25=<<1*25=25>>25 miles In the second hour they were finding him, he ...
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
A wild tiger escapes the zoo. He escapes at 1 AM and zookeepers do not notice he is missing until 4 AM. He runs at a speed of 25 mph. It takes 2 more hours to find him but after 4 hours of running, the tiger slows his speed to 10 mph. He then gets chased for half an hour going 50 mph. How far away from the zoo was...
He was running for 4-1=<<4-1=3>>3 hours So in that time he runs 3*25=<<3*25=75>>75 miles Since he slowed down after 4 hours, the time he spent running at 25mph was an additional 4-3=<<4-3=1>>1 hours So in the first hour they were finding him, he ran 1*25=<<1*25=25>>25 miles In the second hour they were finding him, he ...
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Bob feels _ when his family moves to a new city.
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Passage: The White family come to a new big city , but Mrs. White's son, Bob, is not happy. He doesn't have anyone to play with. "Don't worry!" says his mother. "You will soon make friends here." One morning, there is a knock at the door. Bob's mother, Mrs. White, opens it. There stands a woman with brown hair. It is ...
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The White family come to a new big city , but Mrs. White's son, Bob, is not happy. He doesn't have anyone to play with. "Don't worry!" says his mother. "You will soon make friends here." One morning, there is a knock at the door. Bob's mother, Mrs. White, opens it. There stands a woman with brown hair. It is Mrs. Mill...
[ "unhappy", "happy", "free", "busy" ]
Leslie _ .
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Passage: Did you ever notice that when you're fat, men don't look you in the eye? They look across your shoulder. There's no eye contact. My name is Leslie. I am a real person. Up until two years ago, I was never looked in the eye by anyone. I was too tired to be a lover to my husband. I was falling asleep by 8 o'clock...
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Did you ever notice that when you're fat, men don't look you in the eye? They look across your shoulder. There's no eye contact. My name is Leslie. I am a real person. Up until two years ago, I was never looked in the eye by anyone. I was too tired to be a lover to my husband. I was falling asleep by 8 o'clock most eve...
[ "had never looked anybody in their eyes.", "had difficulties in walking because she was too fat.", "was disliked by her husband because she went to bed too early each evening.", "was often embarrassed because she was overweight for her height." ]
For how long did the chain last?
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Passage: In Florida,one McDonald's customer started a pay-it-forward chain that inspired other 249 customers to be generous and do the same. ABC News reports the spirit of giving is in the air as 250 drive-thru customer at a local McDonald's paid for the meals of the people next to the them.Lakeland customer Torie Kee...
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In Florida,one McDonald's customer started a pay-it-forward chain that inspired other 249 customers to be generous and do the same. ABC News reports the spirit of giving is in the air as 250 drive-thru customer at a local McDonald's paid for the meals of the people next to the them.Lakeland customer Torie Keene was pa...
[ "A week.", "A whole day.", "About twelve hours.", "About six hours." ]
What do scientists say about the collision of an asteroid with Earth?
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Passage: Unless we spend money to spot(,) and prevent asteroids now, one might crash into Earth and destroy life as we know it, say some scientists. Asteroids are bigger versions of the meteoroids that race across the night sky. Most orbit the sun far from Earth and don't threaten us. But there are also thousands of ...
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Unless we spend money to spot(,) and prevent asteroids now, one might crash into Earth and destroy life as we know it, say some scientists. Asteroids are bigger versions of the meteoroids that race across the night sky. Most orbit the sun far from Earth and don't threaten us. But there are also thousands of asteroids...
[ "It is very unlikely but the danger exists.", "Such a collision might occur once every 25 years.", "Collisions of smaller asteroids with Earth occur more often than expected.", "It's still too early to say whether such a collision might occur." ]
What is the result of the high demand for jobs in broadcasting?
A
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Passage: Radio, TV, film, and new video technology bring to mind visions of bright, exciting, high-paying careers. Many young people are attracted to wonder: Is there a place for me in the broadcast media field? People in the business warn that the road to a successful broadcast media career can be very rocky. They poi...
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Radio, TV, film, and new video technology bring to mind visions of bright, exciting, high-paying careers. Many young people are attracted to wonder: Is there a place for me in the broadcast media field? People in the business warn that the road to a successful broadcast media career can be very rocky. They point out th...
[ "Applicants with experience are preferred.", "There are fewer jobs.", "Training programs are limited.", "Higher pay is being offered." ]
To know more about the mysterious oceans, _ .
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Passage: The oceans are unique to our planet. No other planet in our solar system has liquid water. The oceans cover about 70% of the earth's surface. They contain about 97% of the earth's water supply. Life on earth originated in the seas. The oceans continue to be home to an incredible number of plants and animals. ...
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The oceans are unique to our planet. No other planet in our solar system has liquid water. The oceans cover about 70% of the earth's surface. They contain about 97% of the earth's water supply. Life on earth originated in the seas. The oceans continue to be home to an incredible number of plants and animals. We know v...
[ "scientists use satellites in the oceans", "scientists are discovering new strange creatures", "scientists are using satellites to monitor the depth of oceans", "scientists are introducing scientific equipment in the research" ]
What is the process resulting in living things with beneficial traits producing more offspring?
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What is the process resulting in living things with beneficial traits producing more offspring?
natural selection
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The other idea is that evolution occurs by natural selection . Natural selection is the process that results in living things with beneficial traits producing more offspring than others. This results in changes in the traits of living things over time.
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Why did the author often visit Mr. Myrus wood shop?
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Passage: Not being the best but touching the limits of your ability. This belief came from my third grade teacher, the most trusted and loved person in my life. Mr. Myrus was always perfectly dressed and spoke with the conviction that talking to small kids didn't mean that he had to sacrifice proper pronunciation or ...
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Not being the best but touching the limits of your ability. This belief came from my third grade teacher, the most trusted and loved person in my life. Mr. Myrus was always perfectly dressed and spoke with the conviction that talking to small kids didn't mean that he had to sacrifice proper pronunciation or grammar. ...
[ "She could reach the limits of her ability.", "She could help Mr. Myrus with his work.", "She could get a sense of self-respect there.", "She could get help for her study problems." ]
Oli's banana split has 4 scoops of ice cream while Victoria has twice more scoops of ice cream than Oli's. How many more scoops of ice cream does Victoria have than Oli?
Victoria has 4 x 2 = <<4*2=8>>8 scoops of ice cream. Therefore, Victoria has 8 - 4 = <<8-4=4>>4 more scoops of ice cream than Oli. #### 4
Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step.
Oli's banana split has 4 scoops of ice cream while Victoria has twice more scoops of ice cream than Oli's. How many more scoops of ice cream does Victoria have than Oli?
Victoria has 4 x 2 = <<4*2=8>>8 scoops of ice cream. Therefore, Victoria has 8 - 4 = <<8-4=4>>4 more scoops of ice cream than Oli. #### 4
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The atomic number is the same as the number of what in an atom?
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The atomic number is the same as the number of what in an atom?
protons
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The number of protons in an atom is called its atomic number. This is also unique for each element.
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In which section of a paper can you probably read the article?
D
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Passage: As an American artist and writer of children's books, Tasha Tudor's art and nineteenth-century lifestyle have fascinated adults and children for decades. She received many awards and honors for her contributions to children's literature. When people talk about her creativity in artwork, she said, "I do it to s...
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As an American artist and writer of children's books, Tasha Tudor's art and nineteenth-century lifestyle have fascinated adults and children for decades. She received many awards and honors for her contributions to children's literature. When people talk about her creativity in artwork, she said, "I do it to support my...
[ "Travel.", "Sports.", "Economy.", "People." ]
The Deckers' attitude towards their suffering from the tornado is _ .
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Passage: A mother has lost parts of both of her legs after she saved the lives of her two children by lying on top of them as a deadly tornado swept through their home. Stephanie Decker, 36, lost one leg above the knee and the other above the ankle, yet her son and daughter escaped without a single scratch after the to...
Answer: B
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A mother has lost parts of both of her legs after she saved the lives of her two children by lying on top of them as a deadly tornado swept through their home. Stephanie Decker, 36, lost one leg above the knee and the other above the ankle, yet her son and daughter escaped without a single scratch after the tornado des...
[ "pessimistic", "optimistic", "angry", "unsure" ]
Ontario is an excellent place for you to _ .
B
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Passage: HAS Travel Dot is a travel agency which offers many interesting travel packages. _ $ 2900 Depart : Mar. 21, 2014 Return: Mar. 29, 2014 Australia's Gold Coast is a modern city of high-rise buildings, built around beautiful beaches. There are international theme parks, first-class restaurants, and lively night...
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HAS Travel Dot is a travel agency which offers many interesting travel packages. _ $ 2900 Depart : Mar. 21, 2014 Return: Mar. 29, 2014 Australia's Gold Coast is a modern city of high-rise buildings, built around beautiful beaches. There are international theme parks, first-class restaurants, and lively nightclubs. _...
[ "boat, fish and shop", "fish, camp and boat", "boat, fish and eat", "shop, eat and camp" ]
When a stuntman falls from a high building, _
D
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Passage: You are seeing a film in which two men are having a fight. They hit one another over the heads with chairs. And so it goes on until one of the men crashes through a window and falls thirty feet to the ground below. He is dead! Of course he isn't really dead. With any luck he isn't even hurt. Why? Because the m...
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You are seeing a film in which two men are having a fight. They hit one another over the heads with chairs. And so it goes on until one of the men crashes through a window and falls thirty feet to the ground below. He is dead! Of course he isn't really dead. With any luck he isn't even hurt. Why? Because the men who fa...
[ "he needs little protection.", "he will be covered with a mattress.", "his life is in danger.", "his safety is generally all right." ]
How did the man feel as soon as the medical examination was over?
D
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Passage: Last year Jim was going to join the army( ) and had to take a medical examination . The doctor was sitting at a desk when he went in. He said to the man, "Take your coat and shirt off, and sit on that chair." Jim did so. The doctor looked at him for a moment without getting up from his chair and then said, "A...
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Last year Jim was going to join the army( ) and had to take a medical examination . The doctor was sitting at a desk when he went in. He said to the man, "Take your coat and shirt off, and sit on that chair." Jim did so. The doctor looked at him for a moment without getting up from his chair and then said, "All right....
[ "Bored.", "Pleased.", "Uncomfortable.", "Surprised." ]
When Johnstone asked her to marry him on the phone,Dolby didn't know whether to laugh or cry because she had a mixed feeling of_.
D
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Passage: London Thursday July 26(Reuters)--Ian Johnstone missed his girlfriend so much that he flew back to Britain from Australia to propose to her.The problem is that she flew in the opposite direction. He and Amy Dolby even managed to miss each other when they sat in the same airport waiting-room in Singapore at the...
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London Thursday July 26(Reuters)--Ian Johnstone missed his girlfriend so much that he flew back to Britain from Australia to propose to her.The problem is that she flew in the opposite direction. He and Amy Dolby even managed to miss each other when they sat in the same airport waiting-room in Singapore at the same tim...
[ "excitement,anger and shyness", "sadness,happiness and surprise", "love,hatred and nevousness", "cheer,regret and annoyance" ]
_ will be developed and used in the construction industry.
B
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Passage: At Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, the lights are controlled by sensors that measure sunlight. They dim immediately when it's sunny and brighten when a passing cloud blocks the sun. A wall of windows at a University of Pennsylvania engineering building has built-in blinds controlled by a computer program that fol...
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At Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, the lights are controlled by sensors that measure sunlight. They dim immediately when it's sunny and brighten when a passing cloud blocks the sun. A wall of windows at a University of Pennsylvania engineering building has built-in blinds controlled by a computer program that follows the ...
[ "\"Green roofs\" that cool or heat buildings", "\"Smart wrap\" that catches the sun's energy", "Sunlight-measuring sensors that control lights", "Window coating that lets light in, but keeps heat out" ]
The author often comforts her daughter with the proverb that _ .
C
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Passage: Proverbs are popular around the world. Many proverbs give advice on how to live. Some proverbs are hundreds of years old, but they are still used today. For example, my son is just like his father in many ways. We often say the two of them prove the proverb that the apple does not fall far from the tree. My da...
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Proverbs are popular around the world. Many proverbs give advice on how to live. Some proverbs are hundreds of years old, but they are still used today. For example, my son is just like his father in many ways. We often say the two of them prove the proverb that the apple does not fall far from the tree. My daughter is...
[ "the apple doesn't fall far from the tree.", "too many cooks spoil the soup", "good things come in small packages", "two heads are better than one" ]
The best title for the passage should be _ .
A
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Passage: Mobile phones are the latest craze of many people from different parts of the world. Whenever there is a latest phone model being produced by companies such as Apple, Samsung, LG, Sony, etc., the public is all eyes and all ears on what consist of the latest product that is in the market. The public wants to ch...
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Mobile phones are the latest craze of many people from different parts of the world. Whenever there is a latest phone model being produced by companies such as Apple, Samsung, LG, Sony, etc., the public is all eyes and all ears on what consist of the latest product that is in the market. The public wants to check every...
[ "How to choose the best mobile phones", "How to produce the most popular phones", "The best quality of a mobile phone", "The latest craze of the majority" ]
Armstrong was called Pops because he _ .
B
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Passage: Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames. Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag. Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music. Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented i...
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Louis Armstrong had two famous nicknames. Some people called him Bagamo. They said his mouth looked like a large bag. Musicians often called him Pops, as a sign of respect for his influence on the world of music. Born in 1901 in New Orleans, he grew up poor, but lived among great musicians. Jazz was invented in the cit...
[ "looked like a musician", "was a musician of much influence", "showed an interest in music", "travelled to play modern music" ]
We can infer from the passage that _ .
D
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Passage: Over the summer, a Chinese company , Xiaomi, took the No.1 position in China's competitive market and became the world's third largest phone maker. Xiaomi was founded in 2010 as a company to sell smartly designed phone at cheap prices over the Internet. A clever social media strategy and a business plan tha...
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Over the summer, a Chinese company , Xiaomi, took the No.1 position in China's competitive market and became the world's third largest phone maker. Xiaomi was founded in 2010 as a company to sell smartly designed phone at cheap prices over the Internet. A clever social media strategy and a business plan that emphasi...
[ "Xiaomi set up an organization of its fans", "Han Yu made an amount of money by helping Xiaomi test its user interface", "Xiaomi prefers to develop its foreign market in advanced countries", "Xiaomi company has benefited from the organization of its fans" ]
What is Jenny?
A
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Passage: Everything has a name.All people,places,and things have names.For example,Jenny is the name of a student from England.England is the name of a country.Cities and towns have names,too.Schools and office buildings also have names.For example,tomato,potato and bean are names of vegetables.Apple,orange,and banana ...
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Everything has a name.All people,places,and things have names.For example,Jenny is the name of a student from England.England is the name of a country.Cities and towns have names,too.Schools and office buildings also have names.For example,tomato,potato and bean are names of vegetables.Apple,orange,and banana are names...
[ "A student", "A teacher", "An American", "A nickname" ]
Which of the following is TRUE about Harbin?
A
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Passage: Canada is famous for its winter lifestyle, for the season lasts half the year there. A great example of this is the Quebec Winter Carnival . Quebec is an old city with beautiful historic building, and many agree that winter is the best time to visit. The city comes alive in the snow, especially during the wint...
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Canada is famous for its winter lifestyle, for the season lasts half the year there. A great example of this is the Quebec Winter Carnival . Quebec is an old city with beautiful historic building, and many agree that winter is the best time to visit. The city comes alive in the snow, especially during the winter festiv...
[ "It is known as the City of Ice.", "It's famous for its four seasons.", "It is in Northern China, next to Quebec.", "It holds an exciting festival every month." ]
Because hydrogen is renewable, we don't need to worry that _ .
A
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Passage: Since the first Earth Day started on April 22, 1970, people around the world have been encouraged to protect the environment and natural resources.Gaylord Nelson started this holiday.On the first Earth Day, 20 million people took part in Earth Day events. Earth Day activities can include learning something abo...
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Since the first Earth Day started on April 22, 1970, people around the world have been encouraged to protect the environment and natural resources.Gaylord Nelson started this holiday.On the first Earth Day, 20 million people took part in Earth Day events. Earth Day activities can include learning something about techno...
[ "it will be used up", "it can be used for creating energy", "it will pollute the environment", "it will be cleaner" ]
Who is famous for the song "Take Me Home,Country Roads"?
C
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Passage: Are you interested in country music? I like it very much !It will take me away for a while after I am tired . The guitars and songs will take me to mountains and fields. Country music usually talks of everyday life and feelings. It's the spirit of America ,easy to understand ,slow and simple. Country music de...
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Are you interested in country music? I like it very much !It will take me away for a while after I am tired . The guitars and songs will take me to mountains and fields. Country music usually talks of everyday life and feelings. It's the spirit of America ,easy to understand ,slow and simple. Country music developed i...
[ "A farmer in the countryside.", "A person who moved to towns", "John Denver.", "Denver John." ]
There will be at least _ of them for the party, besides Amy.
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Passage: Dear Jenny, Gary is having a _ party after Month Exam! He invites all of us to come! Since it is a potluck party, I think I will bring some beef noodles. As I know, Lily will take care of the drinks and Gina will bring a big homemade chocolate cake. Can you ask your mom to buy us some KFC fried chicken? You kn...
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Dear Jenny, Gary is having a _ party after Month Exam! He invites all of us to come! Since it is a potluck party, I think I will bring some beef noodles. As I know, Lily will take care of the drinks and Gina will bring a big homemade chocolate cake. Can you ask your mom to buy us some KFC fried chicken? You know it is ...
[ "5", "6", "7", "8" ]
What can be inferred from what Stuart Miles said?
C
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Passage: A developer edition of Sony's augmented reality smart glasses will go on sale in ten countries next month, the tech giant has announced. Pre-orders for the SmartEyeglass, costing $840 (PS620), are now being taken in the UK and Germany, with Japan and the US to follow shortly. The black-framed glasses are compa...
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A developer edition of Sony's augmented reality smart glasses will go on sale in ten countries next month, the tech giant has announced. Pre-orders for the SmartEyeglass, costing $840 (PS620), are now being taken in the UK and Germany, with Japan and the US to follow shortly. The black-framed glasses are compatible w...
[ "He supports Sony's efforts to develop the SmartEyeglass.", "He cares more about his clothes and face.", "He dislikes the SmartEyeglass.", "He really wants to wear them." ]
If you are a customer, when can you buy an iPhone6?
B
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Passage: iPhone 6, which many people have been thirsty for, will be unveiled on September 9. It could go on sale to the public from Friday, September 19. Apple has launched a new iPhone every year since it unveiled the range in 2007, selling more than 500 million units since then, and has traditionally launched key pr...
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iPhone 6, which many people have been thirsty for, will be unveiled on September 9. It could go on sale to the public from Friday, September 19. Apple has launched a new iPhone every year since it unveiled the range in 2007, selling more than 500 million units since then, and has traditionally launched key products in...
[ "After December 31.", "From September 19.", "After September 9.", "At the moment." ]
According to the passage,we can infer that _ .
B
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Passage: Of course,the main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of knife and fork,but that's only superficial.Besides,in decent restaurants,you can always ask for a pair of knife and fork,if you find the chopsticks not helpful enough.The real difference is that in the West,you have your own pla...
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Of course,the main difference on the Chinese dinner table is chopsticks instead of knife and fork,but that's only superficial.Besides,in decent restaurants,you can always ask for a pair of knife and fork,if you find the chopsticks not helpful enough.The real difference is that in the West,you have your own plate of foo...
[ "Chinese think it impolite for guests to leave food in the plate.", "Chinese think it polite to put food into the plated of the guests with their own chopsticks.", "People in China tend to over-order food,for they will find it embarrassing if all the food is consumed.", "Chinese all think it impolite for gues...
What's the strongest part in the human body according to the passage?
B
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Passage: What's the strongest part of your body? Your head? Bones? It's your teeth. There is a special thing called enamel in teeth. It is the hardest thing in the human body and keeps bacteria away. However, teeth are hurt easily to problems and disease. September 20 is National Teeth-loving Day in China. Let's pay at...
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What's the strongest part of your body? Your head? Bones? It's your teeth. There is a special thing called enamel in teeth. It is the hardest thing in the human body and keeps bacteria away. However, teeth are hurt easily to problems and disease. September 20 is National Teeth-loving Day in China. Let's pay attention t...
[ "Bones.", "Teeth.", "Head.", "Bactria." ]
Henry was born _ .
B
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Passage: Henry was born in a small town. His father has a factory. One night the man drank too much and drove his car home. On his way he drove fast and suddenly his car fell into the river and he died in the accident. The old man left his son much money and the factory. But the man spent all the money in nearly three ...
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Henry was born in a small town. His father has a factory. One night the man drank too much and drove his car home. On his way he drove fast and suddenly his car fell into the river and he died in the accident. The old man left his son much money and the factory. But the man spent all the money in nearly three years and...
[ "in a poor family", "in a rich family", "in a worker's family", "in a big factory" ]
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
D
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Passage: Most Chinese people these days know what it is like to have an "English teacher", since almost all pupils study English from their third year. Usually that first English teacher will be a young and lovely lady in primary school. But my first English teacher is _ . Looking back, I can see that, when I was only ...
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Most Chinese people these days know what it is like to have an "English teacher", since almost all pupils study English from their third year. Usually that first English teacher will be a young and lovely lady in primary school. But my first English teacher is _ . Looking back, I can see that, when I was only a little ...
[ "The girl's father is her first English teacher.", "The girl had been interested in English before going to school.", "The girl's father was always ready to help her with her English.", "The girl could have learned English well by herself without her father." ]
The writer probably agrees that _ .
A
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Passage: Assertiveness is the ability to confidently express your opinions, feelings,attitudes, and rights, in a way that doesn't infringe the rights of others. Many of us are taught that it is not nice to consider our own needs above those of others. If someone says or does something that we don't like, we should jus...
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Assertiveness is the ability to confidently express your opinions, feelings,attitudes, and rights, in a way that doesn't infringe the rights of others. Many of us are taught that it is not nice to consider our own needs above those of others. If someone says or does something that we don't like, we should just be quie...
[ "you should consider others' response before you act assertively", "you should be assertive if you want to get good marks", "assertiveness is the ability to infringe others' rights.", "assertive behavior will bring you bad feelings" ]
In Mrs. Obama's opinion, exercise _ .
A
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Passage: More than 30,000 people went to the White House on Monday for the 136th Easter Egg Roll . President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama held the event by inviting thousands of kids to color and look for eggs. The theme of the day was "Hop Into Healthy, Swing Into Shape." It was part of the First Lady'...
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More than 30,000 people went to the White House on Monday for the 136th Easter Egg Roll . President Barack Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama held the event by inviting thousands of kids to color and look for eggs. The theme of the day was "Hop Into Healthy, Swing Into Shape." It was part of the First Lady's "Let's ...
[ "can be fun to do", "means hard work", "should be done outdoors", "requires special equipment" ]
Why was the living door angry?
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Passage: Once upon a time, there were two doors in a house. One was a beautiful living room door, and the other was just a normal bathroom door. There were some naughty children in the house, and they always kicked the door. The living room door was always very angry about it and hated the children. The bathroom door ...
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Once upon a time, there were two doors in a house. One was a beautiful living room door, and the other was just a normal bathroom door. There were some naughty children in the house, and they always kicked the door. The living room door was always very angry about it and hated the children. The bathroom door didn't ca...
[ "Because the owner didn't like him at all", "Because the children didn't like to play with him.", "Because the naughty children always kicked him.", "Because he was not as beautiful as the bathroom door." ]
Why do children spend more time in using electronic devices?
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Passage: It's 10:30 pm, and 11-year-old Brandon Blanco is sound asleep at home. Suddenly, a loud noise wakes him up. Naturally, Brandon reaches for his cell phone. The message becomes clear: "R U awake?" Brandon' s use of technology doesn' t stop there. He also has a computer, a TV and three video-game consoles ( ) in ...
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It's 10:30 pm, and 11-year-old Brandon Blanco is sound asleep at home. Suddenly, a loud noise wakes him up. Naturally, Brandon reaches for his cell phone. The message becomes clear: "R U awake?" Brandon' s use of technology doesn' t stop there. He also has a computer, a TV and three video-game consoles ( ) in his room....
[ "Because more electronic devices are available to them.", "Because electronic devices are more exciting than before.", "Because they have less other activities.", "Because they have less homework to do." ]
What is the main idea of this passage?
D
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Passage: In the age of reality television,success isn't the only way to the public eye. Failure can also create fame,just like William Hung,21,a native of Hong Kong. Hung recently has made an agreement with USbased entertainment firms Koch Records and Fuse Music Network. They'll publish a record,titled TheTrueIdolon Ap...
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In the age of reality television,success isn't the only way to the public eye. Failure can also create fame,just like William Hung,21,a native of Hong Kong. Hung recently has made an agreement with USbased entertainment firms Koch Records and Fuse Music Network. They'll publish a record,titled TheTrueIdolon April 6. Th...
[ "How an unsuccessful person became famous.", "Success sometimes does not require hard work.", "Something an idol behaves quite foolishly.", "Hung's performance attracted the public eye." ]
Ben Slye's attitude toward the volunteers' effort was that of _ .
C
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Passage: University of Maryland student Ben Simon and his friends couldn't stand to see good food thrown out on their campus."We basically noticed that some of the extra food from the dining hall was going to waste at the end of the day.And we met with the dining services and asked them whether it would be okay if inst...
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University of Maryland student Ben Simon and his friends couldn't stand to see good food thrown out on their campus."We basically noticed that some of the extra food from the dining hall was going to waste at the end of the day.And we met with the dining services and asked them whether it would be okay if instead of th...
[ "unconcern", "doubt", "appreciation", "opposition" ]
How does the writer feel about high-tech tool?
C
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Passage: High-tech machines have made life easier for millions around the world. However, some people still prefer low-tech ways of doing things. Here's an example of why this is happening. You can microwave a frozen hamburger in 60 seconds. However, it won't taste as good as one you cook on the stove. And if you're in...
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High-tech machines have made life easier for millions around the world. However, some people still prefer low-tech ways of doing things. Here's an example of why this is happening. You can microwave a frozen hamburger in 60 seconds. However, it won't taste as good as one you cook on the stove. And if you're in that muc...
[ "Better late than never.", "Easy come, easy go.", "Every coin has two sides.", "Learn to walk before you run." ]
The students using vending machines take in less of all the following EXCEPT .
A
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Passage: Vending machines are found in 16% of U.S.elementary schools, 52% of middle schools and 88% of high schools.About 22% of students in grades 1 through 12 buy food in vending machines each day--and those purchases added an average of 253 calories to their diets, according to a new study in the September issue o...
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Vending machines are found in 16% of U.S.elementary schools, 52% of middle schools and 88% of high schools.About 22% of students in grades 1 through 12 buy food in vending machines each day--and those purchases added an average of 253 calories to their diets, according to a new study in the September issue of the Jou...
[ "sugar", "fiber", "vitamin", "iron" ]
According to the author, the true meaning of "wellness" is for people _ .
B
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Passage: As we have seen, the focus of medical care in our society has been shifting from curing disease to preventing disease--especially in terms of changing our many unhealthy behaviors, such as poor eating habits, smoking, and failure to exercise. The line of thought involved in this shift can be pursued further. I...
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As we have seen, the focus of medical care in our society has been shifting from curing disease to preventing disease--especially in terms of changing our many unhealthy behaviors, such as poor eating habits, smoking, and failure to exercise. The line of thought involved in this shift can be pursued further. Imagine a ...
[ "to best satisfy their body's special needs", "to strive to maintain the best possible health", "to meet the strictest standards of bodily health", "to keep a proper balance between work and leisure" ]
In the experiment when doing proof -reading with dance music on, the participants could increase their speed by _
D
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Passage: A new study suggests that listening to music in the office improves the speed and accuracy of tasks such as data entry, proof reading and problem solving. In an office-based experiment, 88 per cent of participants were found to produce their most accurate work when listening to music. The study also found that...
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A new study suggests that listening to music in the office improves the speed and accuracy of tasks such as data entry, proof reading and problem solving. In an office-based experiment, 88 per cent of participants were found to produce their most accurate work when listening to music. The study also found that 81 per c...
[ "75 per cent", "81 per cent", "88 per cent", "20 per cent" ]
It can be inferred from the passage that _ .
C
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Passage: Lego,the inventor of those color1ful bricks that have inspired kids' imagination worldwide,has celebrated its 53rd anniversary. In 1958,a man named Godtfred created the plastic building bricks that can now be found in almost every child's toy box. The simple building block has become one of the most well-known...
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Lego,the inventor of those color1ful bricks that have inspired kids' imagination worldwide,has celebrated its 53rd anniversary. In 1958,a man named Godtfred created the plastic building bricks that can now be found in almost every child's toy box. The simple building block has become one of the most well-known and popu...
[ "there are 915 million different links with 6 bricks", "the Lego bricks can not compete with other electronic games", "the Lego bricks haven't changed much since a half century ago", "the Lego bricks has made a lot of people rich" ]
It can be inferred that in the ultimatum game, _ .
C
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Passage: A four-year-old girl sees three biscuits divided between a stuffed crocodile and a teddy bear.The crocodile gets two; the bear one."Is that fair?" asks the experimenter.The girl judges that it is not."How about now?" asks the experimenter, breaking the bear's single biscuit in half.The girl cheers up: "Oh yes,...
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A four-year-old girl sees three biscuits divided between a stuffed crocodile and a teddy bear.The crocodile gets two; the bear one."Is that fair?" asks the experimenter.The girl judges that it is not."How about now?" asks the experimenter, breaking the bear's single biscuit in half.The girl cheers up: "Oh yes, now it's...
[ "Jack keeps back all the money", "Jill can negotiate fair division with Jack", "Jack has the final say in the division of money", "Jill has no choice but to accept any amount of money" ]
What is the passage mainly about?
B
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Passage: Almost every machine with moving parts has wheels, yet no one knows exactly when the first wheel was invented or what it was used for. We do know, however, that they existed over 5,500 years ago in ancient Asia. The oldest known transport wheel was discovered in 2002 in Slovenia. It is over 5,100 years old. Ev...
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Almost every machine with moving parts has wheels, yet no one knows exactly when the first wheel was invented or what it was used for. We do know, however, that they existed over 5,500 years ago in ancient Asia. The oldest known transport wheel was discovered in 2002 in Slovenia. It is over 5,100 years old. Evidence su...
[ "The beginning of road design.", "The development of transport wheels.", "The history of public transport.", "The invention of fast-moving vehicles." ]
Children in Japan may start their elementary school at the age of _ .
B
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Passage: Last year I had a wonderful experience. I went on a student exchange to Japan. It was an exciting time of my life and I learned many things about the school system in Japan. I was in Grade 11, which is second year of high school in Japan, but I was younger than most of my classmates. That's because Japan...
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Last year I had a wonderful experience. I went on a student exchange to Japan. It was an exciting time of my life and I learned many things about the school system in Japan. I was in Grade 11, which is second year of high school in Japan, but I was younger than most of my classmates. That's because Japanese child...
[ "5", "6", "7", "11" ]
The story is mainly about _ .
B
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Passage: A man once said how useless it was to put advertisements in the newspaper. "Last week, " he said, "my umbrella was stolen from a London church. As it was a present, I spent twice its worth in advertising, but didn't get it back. " "How did you write your advertisement? " asked one of the listeners, a merch...
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A man once said how useless it was to put advertisements in the newspaper. "Last week, " he said, "my umbrella was stolen from a London church. As it was a present, I spent twice its worth in advertising, but didn't get it back. " "How did you write your advertisement? " asked one of the listeners, a merchant. "Her...
[ "a useless advertisement", "how to make an effective advertisement", "how the man lost and found his umbrella", "what the merchant did for the umbrella owner" ]
Which of the following best explains the meaning of the word "baffle" as it is used in the text?
B
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Passage: Tales From Animal Hospital David Grant David Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal Hospital. Here Dr Grant tells us the very best of his personal stories about the animals he has treated, including familiar patients such as the dogs Snowy and Duchess, the delightful cat Marigold Sere...
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Tales From Animal Hospital David Grant David Grant has become a familiar face to millions of fans of Animal Hospital. Here Dr Grant tells us the very best of his personal stories about the animals he has treated, including familiar patients such as the dogs Snowy and Duchess, the delightful cat Marigold Serendipity D...
[ "To encourage people to raise questions.", "To cause difficulty in understanding.", "to provide a person with an explanation.", "To limit people's imagination." ]
Which statement is TRUE according to the passage?
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: One day a rabbit ran into an elephant. "Hello," said the rabbit. "Fine day, isn't it?" The elephant stopped to look down at the tiny creature and shouted. "Leave me alone. I don't have the time to waste on someone so small." The rabbit was shocked by the elephant's words. Then he decided to ask the whale wha...
Answer: D
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high15192.txt
One day a rabbit ran into an elephant. "Hello," said the rabbit. "Fine day, isn't it?" The elephant stopped to look down at the tiny creature and shouted. "Leave me alone. I don't have the time to waste on someone so small." The rabbit was shocked by the elephant's words. Then he decided to ask the whale what she tho...
[ "The elephant was pleased to talk to the rabbit at first.", "It was the whale who suggested having a game of Tug-of-War.", "The rabbit was stronger than both the whale and the elephant.", "The whale and the elephant began to respect the rabbit from then on." ]
Which of the following helps you to be effectively assertive?
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Read the passage and answer the question.
Passage: Assertiveness is the ability to confidently express your opinions, feelings,attitudes, and rights, in a way that doesn't infringe the rights of others. Many of us are taught that it is not nice to consider our own needs above those of others. If someone says or does something that we don't like, we should jus...
Answer: C
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Assertiveness is the ability to confidently express your opinions, feelings,attitudes, and rights, in a way that doesn't infringe the rights of others. Many of us are taught that it is not nice to consider our own needs above those of others. If someone says or does something that we don't like, we should just be quie...
[ "Explaining yourself in a soft and sweet voice.", "Expressing ownership of others' thoughts.", "Making requirements directly and clearly.", "Using your opinions instead of facts." ]
A plant that grows red flowers was crossed with the same kind of plant that grows white flowers. Their offspring grew pink flowers. Which best explains why the offspring grew pink flowers?
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Answer this science question and explain your reasoning.
A plant that grows red flowers was crossed with the same kind of plant that grows white flowers. Their offspring grew pink flowers. Which best explains why the offspring grew pink flowers? Choices: A. The offspring experienced a genetic mutation. B. The offspring resulted from asexual reproduction. C. The genes for fl...
Correct answer: C
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{ "text": [ "The offspring experienced a genetic mutation.", "The offspring resulted from asexual reproduction.", "The genes for flower color exhibited incomplete dominance.", "A gene for pink-colored flowers was recessive in one of the parents." ], "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ...
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