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Which soup can't you have in this restaurant? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Beijing Restaurant
_
SOUPS :Tofu soupY=10. 00 Bone soupY=15. 00 Chicken soupY=20. 00
STAPLES:Fried riceY=8. 00 Fried noodlesY=10. 00 Hot dogY=4. 00
Meat pieY=10. 00 SandwichY=10. 00 HamburgerY=10. 00
MAIN COURSES:Roast chickenY=30. 00 Italian pizzaY=9. 00 Indian curriesY=15. 00
Pork and cabba... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7270.txt | Beijing Restaurant
_
SOUPS :Tofu soupY=10. 00 Bone soupY=15. 00 Chicken soupY=20. 00
STAPLES:Fried riceY=8. 00 Fried noodlesY=10. 00 Hot dogY=4. 00
Meat pieY=10. 00 SandwichY=10. 00 HamburgerY=10. 00
MAIN COURSES:Roast chickenY=30. 00 Italian pizzaY=9. 00 Indian curriesY=15. 00
Pork and cabbageY=15. 0... | [
"Tofu soup.",
"Vegetable soup.",
"Bone soup.",
"Chicken soup."
] |
The dinner threw the writer deeper into disappointment mainly because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I fell in love with the minister's son the winter I turned fourteen. He was not Chinese. For Christmas I prayed for the boy, Robert. When I found out that my parents had invited the minister's family over for Christmas Eve dinner, I cried in panic. What would Robert think of our shabby Chinese Christmas? What ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9879.txt | I fell in love with the minister's son the winter I turned fourteen. He was not Chinese. For Christmas I prayed for the boy, Robert. When I found out that my parents had invited the minister's family over for Christmas Eve dinner, I cried in panic. What would Robert think of our shabby Chinese Christmas? What would he ... | [
"she childishly expected all of them to act in the same way as Americans did at table",
"her father reached his chopsticks to pick fish for her",
"her father leaned back and burped loudly",
"her relatives licked the ends of their chopsticks"
] |
What made him sad most? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Huang Naihui was born in 1964 in Taipei. When he was a child, he had a very high fever, which made him partially paralyzed.
His parents were afraid that he would bring bad luck to the family and abandoned him. But his grandmother brought him up. It was at the age of 13 that he went to school. At the age of 22,... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3864.txt | Huang Naihui was born in 1964 in Taipei. When he was a child, he had a very high fever, which made him partially paralyzed.
His parents were afraid that he would bring bad luck to the family and abandoned him. But his grandmother brought him up. It was at the age of 13 that he went to school. At the age of 22, he would... | [
"His tiredness.",
"His failure.",
"His grandmother's death.",
"His illness."
] |
Sab and Dane sold 6 pairs of shoes that cost $3 each and 18 shirts that cost $2. How much will each of them earn if they divided their total earning? | They earned 6 x $3 = $<<6*3=18>>18 for the shoes they sold.
They earned 18 x $2 = <<18*2=36>>36 for the shirts they sold.
So, they earned $18 + $36 = $<<18+36=54>>54 in total for the clothing they sold.
Therefore, Sab and Dane earned $54 / 2 = $<<54/2=27>>27 each.
#### 27 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Sab and Dane sold 6 pairs of shoes that cost $3 each and 18 shirts that cost $2. How much will each of them earn if they divided their total earning? | They earned 6 x $3 = $<<6*3=18>>18 for the shoes they sold.
They earned 18 x $2 = <<18*2=36>>36 for the shirts they sold.
So, they earned $18 + $36 = $<<18+36=54>>54 in total for the clothing they sold.
Therefore, Sab and Dane earned $54 / 2 = $<<54/2=27>>27 each.
#### 27 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Parisis regarded as one of the most suitable places for roller-skating because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
You are standing under the most famous neon lights in the centre of prefix = st1 /London, waiting to cross the road. Suddenly the traffic stops. You hear the distant sounds of cheering, clapping and shouting. Then, like a multi-color1ed train, 2, 000 people with wheels on their feet zoom past you. You have jus... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22905.txt | You are standing under the most famous neon lights in the centre of prefix = st1 /London, waiting to cross the road. Suddenly the traffic stops. You hear the distant sounds of cheering, clapping and shouting. Then, like a multi-color1ed train, 2, 000 people with wheels on their feet zoom past you. You have just witness... | [
"a large number of roller players attend it",
"the police protect the roller skaters",
"the streets are safe, wide and smooth",
"the event usually takes place on warm evenings"
] |
What does Jenny think of her two new friends? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Dad and Mom,
How are you? I'm happy here, but I miss you very much. It's Sunday today, I don't have any classes. I am writing an e-mail to you in the computer room now.
There are lots of students in the computer room. Some students are talking with their friends on QQ. Some students are playing computer g... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7365.txt | Dear Dad and Mom,
How are you? I'm happy here, but I miss you very much. It's Sunday today, I don't have any classes. I am writing an e-mail to you in the computer room now.
There are lots of students in the computer room. Some students are talking with their friends on QQ. Some students are playing computer games. Som... | [
"They are friendly.",
"They are funny.",
"They are smart.",
"They are strict."
] |
According to the author,while spending Labor Day,Americans should feel _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
To many Americans,Labor Day marks the end of the summer,a day off from work and school,and one last chance to relax.But Labor Day is much more than just a day off . It represents a very important victory for laborers everywhere.The holiday is a celebration of the social and economic achievements of American w... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3498.txt | To many Americans,Labor Day marks the end of the summer,a day off from work and school,and one last chance to relax.But Labor Day is much more than just a day off . It represents a very important victory for laborers everywhere.The holiday is a celebration of the social and economic achievements of American workers.
M... | [
"surprised",
"thankful",
"dissatisfied",
"terrified"
] |
The writer wanted to tell us that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1896, Einstein went to Zurich to study physics. There he met a girl from Hungary. They studied in the same class and the same interest in physics brought them together and they became good friends. Before long they fell in love. In 1903 when Einstein was 24, he married Merits, who was 4 years older than he.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8147.txt | In 1896, Einstein went to Zurich to study physics. There he met a girl from Hungary. They studied in the same class and the same interest in physics brought them together and they became good friends. Before long they fell in love. In 1903 when Einstein was 24, he married Merits, who was 4 years older than he.
After th... | [
"Merits should be respected as greatly as her husband",
"We should remember Merits when talking about Einstein' theory",
"The bitter suffering was the mother of success",
"Einstein suffered a great deal in his life"
] |
If a mother says "I'll play it by ear" to talk about the dinner, she means _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Idioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. Even if you know the meaning of each word you see or hear, you may not understand the idiom because you don't understand the culture behind it.
For example, if an American boy asks his mother what's for dinner tomorrow, she may say "I'll ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high165.txt | Idioms are phrases and sentences that do not mean exactly what they say. Even if you know the meaning of each word you see or hear, you may not understand the idiom because you don't understand the culture behind it.
For example, if an American boy asks his mother what's for dinner tomorrow, she may say "I'll play it b... | [
"she will cook dinner while listening to music at the same time",
"she doesn't hear what others are talking about.",
"she will play music using the sheet music instead of cooking dinner",
"She doesn't have plans for dinner and will decide later"
] |
Bill Gates will give away his vast fortune to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Microsoft founder Bill Gates said that he planned to give away almost all of his fortune ,largely to the cause of global health,during the course of his lifetime.With an estimated worth of more than $40 billion,according to Forbes,the project will be no small fate for Gates.Having already provided the Bill &... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2172.txt | Microsoft founder Bill Gates said that he planned to give away almost all of his fortune ,largely to the cause of global health,during the course of his lifetime.With an estimated worth of more than $40 billion,according to Forbes,the project will be no small fate for Gates.Having already provided the Bill & Melinda ... | [
"improve the health of population all over the world",
"improve the health of population in America alone",
"avoid leaving his children too much money",
"spare the American government the burden of health care"
] |
To build a bridge between New York and the Long Island _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1865, a creative engineer, John Roebling, decided to build a bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. However, bridge experts throughout the world thought that this was impossible and told Roebling to forget the idea.
However, Roebling thought about it all the time and he knew deep in his heart that... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18637.txt | In 1865, a creative engineer, John Roebling, decided to build a bridge connecting New York with the Long Island. However, bridge experts throughout the world thought that this was impossible and told Roebling to forget the idea.
However, Roebling thought about it all the time and he knew deep in his heart that it could... | [
"was a dream of many bridge experts",
"was a terribly difficult task",
"was supported by the American government",
"sounded creative to many bridge building experts"
] |
What layered form of carbon is used as a lubricant and in pencils? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What layered form of carbon is used as a lubricant and in pencils? | graphite | science | null | null | null | lead | carbonite | copper | graphite | Graphite is a form of carbon in which carbon atoms are arranged in layers. Bonds are strong between carbon atoms within each layer but relatively weak between atoms in different layers. The weak bonds between layers allow the layers to slide over one another. This makes graphite relatively soft and slippery. It is used... | null | null | null |
We can infer that free radicals_. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People who eat chocolate regularly tend to be thinner, new research suggests.
The findings come from a study of nearly 1,000 US people that looked at diet, calorie intake and body mass index(BMI)----a measure of obesity. It found those who ate chocolate a few times a week were, on average, slimmer than those w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high24141.txt | People who eat chocolate regularly tend to be thinner, new research suggests.
The findings come from a study of nearly 1,000 US people that looked at diet, calorie intake and body mass index(BMI)----a measure of obesity. It found those who ate chocolate a few times a week were, on average, slimmer than those who ate it... | [
"are beneficial to our health",
"are vital ingredients of chocolate",
"are harmful to our health",
"change mouse muscle composition"
] |
George didn't learn who the robber really was until _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"I wish our bank would be robbed," said George Pickens, the bank clerk, to himself. "If one day a robber holds up me. And if I have to give him a certain amount of money. What is to prevent me keeping all the money left and claiming that the robber had taken it?" Just then a tall and strong man walked in, wear... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18982.txt | "I wish our bank would be robbed," said George Pickens, the bank clerk, to himself. "If one day a robber holds up me. And if I have to give him a certain amount of money. What is to prevent me keeping all the money left and claiming that the robber had taken it?" Just then a tall and strong man walked in, wearing a mas... | [
"Mr. Bell began taking an audit",
"Mr. Burrows called him in",
"Mr. Charles explained it to him",
"Mr. Bell talked to Mr. Burrows"
] |
What is the term used for the ability of salamanders to grow back lost limbs and other body parts? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the term used for the ability of salamanders to grow back lost limbs and other body parts? | regeneration | science | null | null | null | expansion | extraction | transformation | regeneration | Salamanders are carnivorous , eating only other animals, not plants. They will eat almost any smaller animal, such as worms, centipedes, crickets, spiders, and slugs. Some will even eat small invertebrates. Finally, salamanders have the ability to grow back lost limbs, as well as other body parts. This process is known... | null | null | null |
If you live near a yenta,you _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Neighborhood yentas are well--known women. They spend most of their time watching people around them. The yentas have this title for this. "Yenta" is a Yiddish word. It means a trouble maker or a talkative person. Nobody in the street is safe from their eyes or tongue.
Yentas certainly are not bad people. They... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6823.txt | Neighborhood yentas are well--known women. They spend most of their time watching people around them. The yentas have this title for this. "Yenta" is a Yiddish word. It means a trouble maker or a talkative person. Nobody in the street is safe from their eyes or tongue.
Yentas certainly are not bad people. They pass on ... | [
"will not be safe",
"can't stop yourself from being watched",
"will be stopped when you pass by",
"have to pay for their help"
] |
Which aid is likely to fall into the wrong hands? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When international aid is given, steps must be taken to ensure that the aid reaches the people for whom it is intended. The way to achieve this may not be simple. It is very difficult for a nation to give help directly to people in another nation. The United Nations Organization (UNO) could undertake to direc... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4058.txt | When international aid is given, steps must be taken to ensure that the aid reaches the people for whom it is intended. The way to achieve this may not be simple. It is very difficult for a nation to give help directly to people in another nation. The United Nations Organization (UNO) could undertake to direct the dis... | [
"A medical team.",
"An exchange program.",
"A water plant.",
"Financial support."
] |
What does the phoenix probably mean in the logo of a fire insurance company? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The idea about the phoenix goes back to Ancient Egypt, where we find the phoenix described as a handsome, eagle-like bird, with part-golden, part-red plumage, that spent most of its life in the Arabian deserts. It was rarely seen and according to one version of the story, only appeared in Egypt once every five... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12172.txt | The idea about the phoenix goes back to Ancient Egypt, where we find the phoenix described as a handsome, eagle-like bird, with part-golden, part-red plumage, that spent most of its life in the Arabian deserts. It was rarely seen and according to one version of the story, only appeared in Egypt once every five hundred ... | [
"Our company can protect you from being harmed by fire.",
"If your property is destroyed by fire, we will help you build it up again.",
"Our company will always be energetic and wealthy.",
"If needed, we will save you at the risk of losing lives."
] |
John is twice as old as Mary and half as old as Tonya. If Tanya is 60, what is their average age? | John is 30 because 60 / 2 = <<60/2=30>>30
Mary is fifteen because 30 / 2 = <<30/2=15>>15
Their total age is 105 because 60 + 30 + 15 = <<60+30+15=105>>105
Their average age is 35 because 105 / 3 = <<105/3=35>>35
#### 35 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | John is twice as old as Mary and half as old as Tonya. If Tanya is 60, what is their average age? | John is 30 because 60 / 2 = <<60/2=30>>30
Mary is fifteen because 30 / 2 = <<30/2=15>>15
Their total age is 105 because 60 + 30 + 15 = <<60+30+15=105>>105
Their average age is 35 because 105 / 3 = <<105/3=35>>35
#### 35 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What do we know about the quadruplets' parents? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Crouch quadruplets have always been considered quite special but not so special---all four have been accepted into America's Yale University. Dean at the university, Jeffrey Brenzel, said the admission for Kenny, Martina, Ray and Carol, all 18-year-old students at Danbury High School in Connecticut , was... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21914.txt | The Crouch quadruplets have always been considered quite special but not so special---all four have been accepted into America's Yale University. Dean at the university, Jeffrey Brenzel, said the admission for Kenny, Martina, Ray and Carol, all 18-year-old students at Danbury High School in Connecticut , was probably... | [
"Their parents graduated from Yale University.",
"The Crouch quadruplets have very rich parents.",
"The quadruplets' father is working in social work.",
"The quadruplets' mother has not yet got her master's degree."
] |
What does Mrs Green like to do on weekend? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr and Mrs Green had different ideas about where to go that weekend.Mrs Green wanted to go to Florida to see her sister,but Mr Green didn't want to go there.He wanted to go to Maine."Maine is a little cold,"said Mrs Green."I like swimming,but the water in Maine is usually not warm enough."
"Florida's too far,"... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5312.txt | Mr and Mrs Green had different ideas about where to go that weekend.Mrs Green wanted to go to Florida to see her sister,but Mr Green didn't want to go there.He wanted to go to Maine."Maine is a little cold,"said Mrs Green."I like swimming,but the water in Maine is usually not warm enough."
"Florida's too far,"said Mr G... | [
"Go swimming.",
"Drive to Maine.",
"See her parents.",
"Visit her friends."
] |
Which of the following speeds up the breaks of rocks most? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At first, the earth's surface layer was made up of huge blocks of hard, solid rocks. Then slowly, the rocks broke up into smaller and smaller pieces. Finally stones, pebbles and grains of sand were formed. Many sorts of plants and animals lived and died on the surface of the earth. Their remains mixed up w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10067.txt | At first, the earth's surface layer was made up of huge blocks of hard, solid rocks. Then slowly, the rocks broke up into smaller and smaller pieces. Finally stones, pebbles and grains of sand were formed. Many sorts of plants and animals lived and died on the surface of the earth. Their remains mixed up with the s... | [
"Hot weather.",
"Cold water.",
"Sharp changes in temperature.",
"More dead plants in the cracks."
] |
Which of the following is true? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
O. Henry, a famous American writer of short stories, was born in North Carolina in 1862. O. Henry was a pen name. His real name was William Sydney Porter. When he was a young boy, he did not go to school for long because of being born in a poor family, but he tried to teach himself everything he needed to know... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2705.txt | O. Henry, a famous American writer of short stories, was born in North Carolina in 1862. O. Henry was a pen name. His real name was William Sydney Porter. When he was a young boy, he did not go to school for long because of being born in a poor family, but he tried to teach himself everything he needed to know.
When he... | [
"O. Henry was from a rich family",
"O. Henry was in school for a long time.",
"O. Henry learned everything he needed by himself.",
"O. Henry liked writing stories when he was a little boy."
] |
Which of the following is true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some people have very good memory and they can easily remember quite long texts. There are other people who can only remember things when they have said them again and again. The famous English writer Charles Dickens said that he could walk down any long street in London and then tell you the name of every sh... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2567.txt | Some people have very good memory and they can easily remember quite long texts. There are other people who can only remember things when they have said them again and again. The famous English writer Charles Dickens said that he could walk down any long street in London and then tell you the name of every shop he had... | [
"We all keep a diary in our mind.",
"One has to do a lot of work before he can keep a picture in his mind forever.",
"A person with a good memory can remember things forever.",
"A good memory helps to remember everything forever."
] |
What is the earths crust composed of? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the earths crust composed of? | igneuos rock | science | null | null | null | metamorphic rock | sedimentary rock | bicellular rock | igneuos rock | Like Earth, the Moon has a distinct crust, mantle, and core. The crust is composed of igneous rock. This rock is rich in the elements oxygen, silicon, magnesium, and aluminum. On the near side, the Moon’s crust is about 30 kilometers thick. On the far side, the crust is about 100 kilometers thick. The mantle is made of... | null | null | null |
A roadwork company is paving a newly constructed 16-mile road. They use a mixture of pitch and gravel to make the asphalt to pave the road. Each truckloads of asphalt uses two bags of gravel and five times as many bags of gravel as it does barrels of pitch to make. It takes three truckloads of asphalt to pave each mile... | On the second day, the company paved 4 * 2 - 1 = <<4*2-1=7>>7 miles.
The company has 16 - 7 - 4 = <<16-7-4=5>>5 miles of road remaining to pave.
They will need 3 * 5 = <<3*5=15>>15 truckloads of asphalt to pave 5 miles of road.
For 15 truckloads, they will need 15 * 2 = <<15*2=30>>30 bags of gravel.
Thus, the company w... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | A roadwork company is paving a newly constructed 16-mile road. They use a mixture of pitch and gravel to make the asphalt to pave the road. Each truckloads of asphalt uses two bags of gravel and five times as many bags of gravel as it does barrels of pitch to make. It takes three truckloads of asphalt to pave each mile... | On the second day, the company paved 4 * 2 - 1 = <<4*2-1=7>>7 miles.
The company has 16 - 7 - 4 = <<16-7-4=5>>5 miles of road remaining to pave.
They will need 3 * 5 = <<3*5=15>>15 truckloads of asphalt to pave 5 miles of road.
For 15 truckloads, they will need 15 * 2 = <<15*2=30>>30 bags of gravel.
Thus, the company w... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
In the study by the researchers from ASU , _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The findings , recently published by the researchers from Arizona State University ( ASU ) suggest that angry men appear to gain influence in a group , but angry women lose influence .
The study found that when men expressed their opinion with anger , participants rated them as more believable . But when women... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19466.txt | The findings , recently published by the researchers from Arizona State University ( ASU ) suggest that angry men appear to gain influence in a group , but angry women lose influence .
The study found that when men expressed their opinion with anger , participants rated them as more believable . But when women expresse... | [
"there were 210 students expressing their emotions",
"the jurors were shown evidence and photographs online",
"female jurors doubted their own decisions about the case",
"the jurors were actually computers with human identities"
] |
The text mainly tells us that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tom Sawyer is known as one of the most beloved characters in American literature , but new research found that Mark Twain based this character on his friend named Tom Sawyer. He admired his firefighting friend so much that he gave the character his name.
Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer had many adventures together, ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17620.txt | Tom Sawyer is known as one of the most beloved characters in American literature , but new research found that Mark Twain based this character on his friend named Tom Sawyer. He admired his firefighting friend so much that he gave the character his name.
Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer had many adventures together, gambling ... | [
"Tom Sawyer is a popular character in Mark Twain's work",
"Mark Twain based Tom Sawyer on his friend's name",
"Mark Twain and Tom Sawyer are childhood friends",
"Tom Sawyer helped Mark Twain write a popular book"
] |
Which film won Best Actor for Charlton Heston? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Charlton Heston was born in 1923 in Evanston, Illinois. Charlton Heston discovered his interest in acting while performing in plays at his high school. He later spent two years studying theater at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. But he left college to join the Army Air Forces during World War Tw... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3982.txt | Charlton Heston was born in 1923 in Evanston, Illinois. Charlton Heston discovered his interest in acting while performing in plays at his high school. He later spent two years studying theater at Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois. But he left college to join the Army Air Forces during World War Two.
After ... | [
"Jane Eyre.",
"Earthquake.",
"Ben Hur.",
"The Ten Commandments."
] |
Though Mo Yan is very successful, _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chinese writer Mo Yan's Noble Prize for Literature on Thunday might set off an explosion of global interest in Chinese literature and lead to more titles being translated into English. Chinese literature has alyeady attracted international attention, but experts say translation remains a barrier.
"Many very go... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23151.txt | Chinese writer Mo Yan's Noble Prize for Literature on Thunday might set off an explosion of global interest in Chinese literature and lead to more titles being translated into English. Chinese literature has alyeady attracted international attention, but experts say translation remains a barrier.
"Many very good Chines... | [
"his work was not fully enough translated",
"people still misunderstand him when reading his work",
"Yu Dan did a still better job than him",
"Toby Eady doesn't think so highly of him"
] |
What is the writer's purpose in writing the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I grew up in the 1950s with very practical parents. My mother washed aluminum foil after she cooked in it, and then she reused it. She was the earliest recycle queen before people had a name for it.
My father was no different. He preferred getting old shoes fixed to -buying new ones. Their marriage was good a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2933.txt | I grew up in the 1950s with very practical parents. My mother washed aluminum foil after she cooked in it, and then she reused it. She was the earliest recycle queen before people had a name for it.
My father was no different. He preferred getting old shoes fixed to -buying new ones. Their marriage was good and their ... | [
"To advise us to love what we have.",
"To encourage us to recycle old things.",
"To explain why her parents recycled.",
"To help us know about life in the past."
] |
Silicon and germanium react with nitrogen at high temperature to form what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Silicon and germanium react with nitrogen at high temperature to form what? | nitrides | science | null | null | null | isotopes | oxides | carbonates | nitrides | The cavities normally contain hydrated cations that are loosely bound to the oxygen atoms of the negatively charged framework by electrostatic interactions. The sizes and arrangements of the channels and cavities differ in different types of zeolites. For example, in zeolite A the aluminosilicate cages are arranged in ... | null | null | null |
At the end of the story, the greatest learned man made a conclusion that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
"Who has more questions, a teacher or a student?"About this question a great learned man told his students that nobody does but a teacher.
The students got puzzled. With a smile, the teacher drew the circles."Within the larger one is my knowledge of things and within the smaller one is yours. Out of the circle... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle99.txt | "Who has more questions, a teacher or a student?"About this question a great learned man told his students that nobody does but a teacher.
The students got puzzled. With a smile, the teacher drew the circles."Within the larger one is my knowledge of things and within the smaller one is yours. Out of the circles is stil... | [
"a student should learn more from his teacher",
"a teacher should not have many question",
"a student knows much more than his teacher",
"a teacher has more chances to face unknown knowledge"
] |
This passage mainly tells us _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
White House Tours
Members of the public can visit the White House now. Requests must be made through one's Member of Congress . These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 am to 11:00 am Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 12:00 pm Fridays, and 7:30 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays (except for holidays). Re... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22301.txt | White House Tours
Members of the public can visit the White House now. Requests must be made through one's Member of Congress . These self-guided tours are available from 7:30 am to 11:00 am Tuesday through Thursday, 7:30 am to 12:00 pm Fridays, and 7:30 am to 1:00 pm Saturdays (except for holidays). Requests ca... | [
"when the White House is open to public",
"things we should know about the White House tour",
"some attractions in the White House",
"what things are forbidden in the White House"
] |
According to the passage,the decrease of children's sleep is . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Like most parents, I worry that my child isn't getting enough sleep. Now it turns out that doctors have been warning kids don't get enough sleep for over a century--long before iPads, and texting robbed children of peaceful sleep. What's more, there's no solid scientific basis for pediatricians' recommendati... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19307.txt | Like most parents, I worry that my child isn't getting enough sleep. Now it turns out that doctors have been warning kids don't get enough sleep for over a century--long before iPads, and texting robbed children of peaceful sleep. What's more, there's no solid scientific basis for pediatricians' recommendations on th... | [
"a universal phenomenon",
"a social pressure from education",
"because of the invention of iPads",
"pediatricians' lack of responsibility"
] |
What states that chemical reactions occur when atoms, ions, or molecules collide? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What states that chemical reactions occur when atoms, ions, or molecules collide? | collision theory | science | null | null | null | elemental theory | disturbance theory | reaction theory | collision theory | Collision theory states that chemical reactions occur when atoms, ions, or molecules collide. In other words, these species need to make contact with one another in order for a reaction to take place. Based on this concept, along with a couple of other key points, collision theory helps to explain why certain factors w... | null | null | null |
Which of the following is TRUE? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I used to travel by air a great deal when I was a boy. My parents used to live in South America and I used to fly there from Europe during holidays. An airhostess would look after me and I never had an unpleasant experience. I like traveling by air and only once I have ever felt frightened. After taking off , ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6020.txt | I used to travel by air a great deal when I was a boy. My parents used to live in South America and I used to fly there from Europe during holidays. An airhostess would look after me and I never had an unpleasant experience. I like traveling by air and only once I have ever felt frightened. After taking off , we were f... | [
"The plane stayed at the airport for five hours before taking off again.",
"The writer's parents lived in Europe when he was young.",
"The police found only one bomb on the plane.",
"The writer had several such experiences."
] |
What qualification is needed to join the Everyday Heroes Club? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Check out some fun weekend activities from our friends at Arizona Parenting.
Walk in the Wild: Walk or run for wildlife at the Phoenix Zoo's Walk in the Wild 2016. Put on your favorite animal dress and take part in the one mile or 5K,enjoying the sights and sounds of the Zoo. Walk in the Wild includes a mornin... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14887.txt | Check out some fun weekend activities from our friends at Arizona Parenting.
Walk in the Wild: Walk or run for wildlife at the Phoenix Zoo's Walk in the Wild 2016. Put on your favorite animal dress and take part in the one mile or 5K,enjoying the sights and sounds of the Zoo. Walk in the Wild includes a morning full of... | [
"Do a good deed",
"Donate money to the club",
"Be active in school activities.",
"Be ready to help protect wildlife."
] |
According to the passage, in order to live a long life, we should _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone wants to know the secrets of a long and healthy life. Here are some discoveries from health experts.
Many studies looking into the lives of centenarians look at what they eat. Many people who live into their hundreds live in the Mediterranean , so their diet, which is high in fruits, vegetables, nuts... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18490.txt | Everyone wants to know the secrets of a long and healthy life. Here are some discoveries from health experts.
Many studies looking into the lives of centenarians look at what they eat. Many people who live into their hundreds live in the Mediterranean , so their diet, which is high in fruits, vegetables, nuts, and hea... | [
"sit still frequently and have a good rest",
"find a job after middle school and work hard",
"settle down in the Mediterranean",
"be social and make more friends"
] |
Which is not the reason why the author wants to be a teacher? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
As is known, it is a respectful job to be a teacher serving students heart and soul. And most people also compare a teacher to a gardener who takes great care of various plants. Ever since my high school days, my heart has been set on becoming a teacher. I am now studying at a teacher's college, and I am makin... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7948.txt | As is known, it is a respectful job to be a teacher serving students heart and soul. And most people also compare a teacher to a gardener who takes great care of various plants. Ever since my high school days, my heart has been set on becoming a teacher. I am now studying at a teacher's college, and I am making great e... | [
"To be a teacher is his own dream.",
"His father hopes that he can become a teacher.",
"He would like to be a responsible man.",
"His teacher encourages him to be an excellent teacher."
] |
This passage mainly talks about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Does technology influence the purity of Chinese language? Yes!
Many Chinese use messenger tools such as MSN or QQ, listen to music on MP3 players and blog on the Internet using ADSL ,but most people don't know the Chinese meanings of the abbreviations, as many English letters have become part of the local lexi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3245.txt | Does technology influence the purity of Chinese language? Yes!
Many Chinese use messenger tools such as MSN or QQ, listen to music on MP3 players and blog on the Internet using ADSL ,but most people don't know the Chinese meanings of the abbreviations, as many English letters have become part of the local lexicon . som... | [
"English abbreviations isn't used in Chinese widely.",
"Technology influences the purity of Chinese language.",
"Some parents think it important to name their baby \"@\".",
"Using abbreviations has become a trend among some educated people."
] |
Jimmy didn't tell his teacher about the twins because. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jimmy doesn't 1ike school and is always looking for excuses not to go.If he coughs,he asks his mother to write a note saying he has a cold . If he has a headache,he asks his mother to take him to the doctor during school hours.He spends more time at home than he does at school. Even when he is at school.he loo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1402.txt | Jimmy doesn't 1ike school and is always looking for excuses not to go.If he coughs,he asks his mother to write a note saying he has a cold . If he has a headache,he asks his mother to take him to the doctor during school hours.He spends more time at home than he does at school. Even when he is at school.he looks for ex... | [
"he wanted to save one for another excuse",
"he didn't know the fact",
"he didn't like the baby sister",
"his father asked him not to do so"
] |
Bill decides to bring donuts to work for a meeting that day. He buys a box of donuts that has 50 in total in them. He eats 2 on the ride in because he's hungry. When he gets to the office, the secretary takes another 4 out of the box when he's not looking. Lastly, right before the meeting Bill sets the box down on ... | Bill eats 2 donuts out of a box of 50 for 50-2=<<50-2=48>>48 donuts remaining.
The secretary takes 4 more donuts out of the box, leaving 44 donuts remaining.
Bills coworkers take half of the remaining donuts, leaving 44/2= <<44/2=22>>22 donuts remaining.
#### 22 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Bill decides to bring donuts to work for a meeting that day. He buys a box of donuts that has 50 in total in them. He eats 2 on the ride in because he's hungry. When he gets to the office, the secretary takes another 4 out of the box when he's not looking. Lastly, right before the meeting Bill sets the box down on ... | Bill eats 2 donuts out of a box of 50 for 50-2=<<50-2=48>>48 donuts remaining.
The secretary takes 4 more donuts out of the box, leaving 44 donuts remaining.
Bills coworkers take half of the remaining donuts, leaving 44/2= <<44/2=22>>22 donuts remaining.
#### 22 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Organic chemistry is the study of the chemistry of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Organic chemistry is the study of the chemistry of what? | carbon compounds | science | null | null | null | oxidation | hydrogen | metals | carbon compounds | Organic chemistry is the study of the chemistry of carbon compounds. | null | null | null |
When the girl asked "Can I help you?", the boy felt _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was once a guy who suffered from cancer, a cancer that can't be cured. One day he was sick of staying home and wanted to go out. He passed a CD store and looked through the front door for a second. He saw a beautiful girl about his age and he knew it was love at first sight. He opened the door and walked... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14656.txt | There was once a guy who suffered from cancer, a cancer that can't be cured. One day he was sick of staying home and wanted to go out. He passed a CD store and looked through the front door for a second. He saw a beautiful girl about his age and he knew it was love at first sight. He opened the door and walked in, not ... | [
"discouraged",
"nervous",
"stupid",
"embarrassed"
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How old is "old"? The answer has changed over the years. Two hundred years ago,you were old at 35.At the beginning of the 20 th century,the average life span was 45. In 1950,70-year-olds were really old.Today,a healthy 70-year-old is still thought young.
So,how old is old? The answer is one you've heard many ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1876.txt | How old is "old"? The answer has changed over the years. Two hundred years ago,you were old at 35.At the beginning of the 20 th century,the average life span was 45. In 1950,70-year-olds were really old.Today,a healthy 70-year-old is still thought young.
So,how old is old? The answer is one you've heard many times,fro... | [
"the average life span",
"aging",
"the 20th century",
"older people and young people"
] |
Yogurt is made from milk fermented with what type of organism? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Yogurt is made from milk fermented with what type of organism? | bacteria | science | null | null | null | algae | viruses | yeast | bacteria | Mom the Barbarian. Yogurt is made from milk fermented with bacteria . CC BY 2.0. | null | null | null |
The woman kept talking while she and her husband were enjoying the art show because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One afternoon, in Paris, I took a trip to an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet view of some great paintings of excellent artists.
A young couple looking at the paintings in front of me were talking non-stop. I watched them a moment and deci... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16778.txt | One afternoon, in Paris, I took a trip to an art museum while waiting for my husband to finish a business meeting. I was looking forward to a quiet view of some great paintings of excellent artists.
A young couple looking at the paintings in front of me were talking non-stop. I watched them a moment and decided she w... | [
"she was too excited to keep silent",
"she preferred talking to listening",
"she had to explain everything to her blind husband",
"she liked to show off in front of others"
] |
Li Ping likes eating lots of food except _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hi, I'm Li Ping. I am 15 years old. I am pretty healthy. I like doing all kinds of sports, such as football, basketball, running and swimming. Every morning, I get up early and do exercise. I play basketball on Wednesdays and Saturdays with my friends every week. I do my homework every day. I like watching TV,... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4380.txt | Hi, I'm Li Ping. I am 15 years old. I am pretty healthy. I like doing all kinds of sports, such as football, basketball, running and swimming. Every morning, I get up early and do exercise. I play basketball on Wednesdays and Saturdays with my friends every week. I do my homework every day. I like watching TV, but I ca... | [
"junk food",
"meat",
"vegetables",
"fruit"
] |
How many webpages offer the information about Confucius? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chinese Ancient Science & Inventions
Chinese Inventions--Can You Name Them?
The Invention of Paper and find out everything about paper-making at The Rober C.Williams American Museum of Papermaking.
The Art of Printing(Matteo Ricci)
The Origin of Chinese Books and Printing
Chinese bookmaking an ancient craft
Pa... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7758.txt | Chinese Ancient Science & Inventions
Chinese Inventions--Can You Name Them?
The Invention of Paper and find out everything about paper-making at The Rober C.Williams American Museum of Papermaking.
The Art of Printing(Matteo Ricci)
The Origin of Chinese Books and Printing
Chinese bookmaking an ancient craft
Paper,a con... | [
"Three.",
"Four.",
"Five.",
"Two."
] |
Who woke up Jack at last? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jack is an 11-year-old boy. One day he was playing with a ball. The ball went into the street, and Jack ran for the ball. A car hit him.
Jack's parents took him to the hospital. The doctors told them, "Jack's head is hurt. Maybe he will wake up very soon. Maybe he will never wake up."
Every day Jack's parents ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7192.txt | Jack is an 11-year-old boy. One day he was playing with a ball. The ball went into the street, and Jack ran for the ball. A car hit him.
Jack's parents took him to the hospital. The doctors told them, "Jack's head is hurt. Maybe he will wake up very soon. Maybe he will never wake up."
Every day Jack's parents went to s... | [
"His father.",
"The doctor.",
"His dog.",
"No one"
] |
They could not find their way back because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day Bob took two of his friends into the mountains. They put up their tents and then rode off to a forest to see how the trees were growing.
In the afternoon when they were about ten kilometers from their camp, it started to snow. More and more snow fell. Soon Bob could hardly see his hands before his face... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7700.txt | One day Bob took two of his friends into the mountains. They put up their tents and then rode off to a forest to see how the trees were growing.
In the afternoon when they were about ten kilometers from their camp, it started to snow. More and more snow fell. Soon Bob could hardly see his hands before his face. He coul... | [
"there was only one road to their camp.",
"there was no roads in the mountains at all.",
"they couldn't decide which of the two roads led to their tents.",
"everything was covered by the white snow."
] |
. Which of the following is NOT mentioned about the complaints of the 20-somethings? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
While reading a story on 20-somethings complaining about how the economy was ruiningg their life plans, I couldn't help but think the 20-somethings sounded like a bunch of spoiled who grew up expecting everything to be easy for them. As a 20-something myself, certainly share their disappointment : my husband a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1801.txt | While reading a story on 20-somethings complaining about how the economy was ruiningg their life plans, I couldn't help but think the 20-somethings sounded like a bunch of spoiled who grew up expecting everything to be easy for them. As a 20-something myself, certainly share their disappointment : my husband and I prob... | [
"They can't have children for at least a decade a decade to buy a house.",
"They have only a one-bedroom apartment to live in.",
"They can't buy a house until 40 and are burdened by student loans.",
"They despair at not being able to afford a PH. D in literature."
] |
Removal of dams on rivers is an example of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Removal of dams on rivers is an example of what? | restoration | science | null | null | null | renewal | evolution | reproduction | restoration | 21.3 Preserving Biodiversity Five mass extinctions with losses of more than 50 percent of extant species are observable in the fossil record. Recent extinctions are recorded in written history and are the basis for one method of estimating contemporary extinction rates. The other method uses measures of habitat loss an... | null | null | null |
How many people bought ROM after trying it out? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
TIME IS IT.Over 92% of people who own exercise equipment snd 88% of people who own health club memberships do not exercise.A 4-minute complete workout is no longer hard to believe for all the people who have bought our excellent Range of Motion machine (ROM) since 1990.Over 97% of people who rent our ROM for 3... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7438.txt | TIME IS IT.Over 92% of people who own exercise equipment snd 88% of people who own health club memberships do not exercise.A 4-minute complete workout is no longer hard to believe for all the people who have bought our excellent Range of Motion machine (ROM) since 1990.Over 97% of people who rent our ROM for 30 days en... | [
"92%",
"88%",
"97%",
"90%"
] |
Like sharks, nearly the entire human skeleton during a specific pre-birth developmental stage is made of what connective tissue? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Like sharks, nearly the entire human skeleton during a specific pre-birth developmental stage is made of what connective tissue? | cartilage | science | null | null | null | collagen | chloroplasm | phloem | cartilage | Cartilage Cartilage is a connective tissue with a large amount of the matrix and variable amounts of fibers. The cells, called chondrocytes, make the matrix and fibers of the tissue. Chondrocytes are found in spaces within the tissue called lacunae. A cartilage with few collagen and elastic fibers is hyaline cartilage,... | null | null | null |
The author writes this text most probably to_. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
prefix = st1 /SPAIN is unique. Enough sunshine, gorgeous beaches and delicious food make it a favourite holiday spot for millions of Europeans. But eating and sunbathing is not all this Mediterranean country has to offer. Its wild nightlife has given Spaniards a well--earned reputation as non-stop party animal... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22876.txt | prefix = st1 /SPAIN is unique. Enough sunshine, gorgeous beaches and delicious food make it a favourite holiday spot for millions of Europeans. But eating and sunbathing is not all this Mediterranean country has to offer. Its wild nightlife has given Spaniards a well--earned reputation as non-stop party animals. The tr... | [
"attract visitors to Spain",
"show his or her pride in Spain",
"sing high praise for Spain",
"tell the readers Spain's long history"
] |
The lands along the trail _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One of the most popular activities enjoyed by Americans is spending time in forests and walking along paths through the country.This activity,called hiking,has led to the creation of paths throughout the United States.
One of the longest is the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.The trail is the first completed... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6187.txt | One of the most popular activities enjoyed by Americans is spending time in forests and walking along paths through the country.This activity,called hiking,has led to the creation of paths throughout the United States.
One of the longest is the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.The trail is the first completed part of ... | [
"are protected entirely by either the federal government or state governments",
"are mainly protected by legal agreements with private owners",
"can be visited by travelers freely only under the permission of owners",
"are protected by both the federal government and state governments"
] |
During the "babbling stage", babies _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When children learn a language, they learn the grammar as well as words or vocabulary. No one teaches them; children just " _ ".
Before babies begin to produce words, they produce sounds. Some of these sounds will remain if they occur in the language being learned, and others will disappear. This is called the... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2964.txt | When children learn a language, they learn the grammar as well as words or vocabulary. No one teaches them; children just " _ ".
Before babies begin to produce words, they produce sounds. Some of these sounds will remain if they occur in the language being learned, and others will disappear. This is called the "babblin... | [
"can only produce sound",
"learn to work without falling over",
"can understand people's talk",
"begin to produce two-word sentences"
] |
From the text we can infer that the people who came to the village _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The people who built Stonehenge in southern England thousands of years ago had wild parties, eating barbecued pigs and breaking pottery. This is according to recent work by archaeologists--history experts who investigate how human beings lived in the past.
Archaeologists digging near Stonehenge last year dis... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10476.txt | The people who built Stonehenge in southern England thousands of years ago had wild parties, eating barbecued pigs and breaking pottery. This is according to recent work by archaeologists--history experts who investigate how human beings lived in the past.
Archaeologists digging near Stonehenge last year discovered t... | [
"liked to drink wine",
"knew how to hunt",
"were from Egypt",
"lived by the River Avon"
] |
Which of the following is true according to the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On 17 March 2003, Robin Cook, Leader of the House of Commons and former Foreign Secretary, resigned from the Cabinet in protest against the coming war in Iraq. His resignation speech inspired the first long applause in the history of the House and marked the end of the ministerial career of one of Labor's most... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20156.txt | On 17 March 2003, Robin Cook, Leader of the House of Commons and former Foreign Secretary, resigned from the Cabinet in protest against the coming war in Iraq. His resignation speech inspired the first long applause in the history of the House and marked the end of the ministerial career of one of Labor's most brillian... | [
"Cook held several senior positions in Edinburgh Central.",
"Cook believed the British government shouldn't distance itself from the American government.",
"Cook was serving as Leader of the House of Commons when he resigned.",
"Cook was completely mistaken about the government's directions."
] |
Which of the following statements is TRUE? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ways to Burn More Calories
Run through water
Running in water is one of the toughest activities you can perform because the wet stuff is about 12 to 15 times as resistant as air. Try your hardest to run and you can burn about 17 calories per minute.
Start fast
Don't be fooled -- slow and steady won't win the... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7292.txt | Ways to Burn More Calories
Run through water
Running in water is one of the toughest activities you can perform because the wet stuff is about 12 to 15 times as resistant as air. Try your hardest to run and you can burn about 17 calories per minute.
Start fast
Don't be fooled -- slow and steady won't win the race. A ... | [
"One can burn more calories when walking on the sand than on land.",
"One can burn more calories when walking on stones than on earth.",
"One can burn more calories when running in water than on the sand.",
"One can burn more calories when exercising using the upper body than using the lower body."
] |
Pena can be best described as _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chilean rescued miner Edison Pena ran the New York City Marathon on November 7th , less than a month after he was rescued from a collapsed mine that trapped him and the other 32 miners for 69 days. Pena ran 10 km daily through the mine's tunnels to beat the anxiety, wearing cut-down boots until rescuers se... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20344.txt | Chilean rescued miner Edison Pena ran the New York City Marathon on November 7th , less than a month after he was rescued from a collapsed mine that trapped him and the other 32 miners for 69 days. Pena ran 10 km daily through the mine's tunnels to beat the anxiety, wearing cut-down boots until rescuers sent him a ... | [
"smart-minded",
"strong-willed",
"hard-working",
"warm-hearted"
] |
According to the advertisement, the participants of the excursion _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Nothing evoke Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska!
Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion to the last frontier! Additio... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23297.txt | Nothing evoke Alaska like a whale exploding out of the water or an eagle pulling a silver fish from the river. Combine these images with high mountains, brilliant icebergs and wonderful meals and you really do have the Best of Alaska!
Join us for an unforgettable 7-day excursion to the last frontier! Additional highl... | [
"will spend one day experiencing the local culture at Alaska Indian Arts",
"can contact Alaska Mountain Guides& Climbing School by e-mail or fax",
"are able to experience some adventurous activities in Haines",
"can get lots of traditional native artworks free of charge"
] |
Instagram probably is _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Instagram is containing so many photos of food--now a pop-up diner in London is taking advantage of this new trend by letting people settle the bill for their meals simply by uploading photos of their dishes to social networks.
I always thought people's taking pictures of their food was kind of silly, but at t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9386.txt | Instagram is containing so many photos of food--now a pop-up diner in London is taking advantage of this new trend by letting people settle the bill for their meals simply by uploading photos of their dishes to social networks.
I always thought people's taking pictures of their food was kind of silly, but at this new ... | [
"a restaurant free of charge",
"a campaign of \"Food for Life\"",
"a new marketing project",
"a program used to share photos"
] |
Which statement is NOT true according to the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Isabella Stewart was born in New York City in 1840. Her father made a great deal of money in trade. During school,her parents took her to Italy to explore the country's many cultural treasures.
One of the private art collections Isabella visited in Milan had a deep influence on her. She wrote to her friends ab... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9514.txt | Isabella Stewart was born in New York City in 1840. Her father made a great deal of money in trade. During school,her parents took her to Italy to explore the country's many cultural treasures.
One of the private art collections Isabella visited in Milan had a deep influence on her. She wrote to her friends about her d... | [
"Isabella and Jack were classmates when studying in Paris.",
"The museums at that time were not comfortable.",
"Isabella opened the museum about five years after Jack's death.",
"Great as the museum was,visitors had to wait and pay to enter."
] |
According to this passage, Air Canada will take measures except that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Beijing, January 25 ( Xinhuanet)--Air Canada announced that effective June 2, 2005 it will introduce non--stop service between Toronto and Beijing, further building its main Toronto hub with more non-stop flights to Asia and creating the first--ever direct link between eastern Canada and the Chinese mainland.
... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7320.txt | Beijing, January 25 ( Xinhuanet)--Air Canada announced that effective June 2, 2005 it will introduce non--stop service between Toronto and Beijing, further building its main Toronto hub with more non-stop flights to Asia and creating the first--ever direct link between eastern Canada and the Chinese mainland.
Air Canad... | [
"it will introduce non-stop service between Toronto and Beijing.",
"It will replace its 189--seat Boeing 767-300ER service with 282-seat A340-300 aircraft forever.",
"It will increase the capacity of cargo tonnage.",
"It will increase the number of flights."
] |
Which of the following is probably the title of the report? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Many immigrants to the United States find the decision to seek better lives for their families in America can have an unexpected and tragic consequence . Deep differences with their children develop over language and culture.
"Many immigrants arrive here without much education. Their kids soon gain language s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7698.txt | Many immigrants to the United States find the decision to seek better lives for their families in America can have an unexpected and tragic consequence . Deep differences with their children develop over language and culture.
"Many immigrants arrive here without much education. Their kids soon gain language skills and... | [
"The Result of the US Census",
"The Differences Between Parents and Children in the US",
"The Troubles of the American Immigrants",
"Role Reversal Troubles Many Parents and Children"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For thousands of years comets have been a mystery to man. They travel across the sky very fast and have a bright "tail" of burning gas. The comet Tempel 1 has an orbit far outside the orbit of the furthest planet in our solar system, Pluto. It has been there for 4.6 billion years, 133 million kilometers from ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13655.txt | For thousands of years comets have been a mystery to man. They travel across the sky very fast and have a bright "tail" of burning gas. The comet Tempel 1 has an orbit far outside the orbit of the furthest planet in our solar system, Pluto. It has been there for 4.6 billion years, 133 million kilometers from Earth. La... | [
"The name of the space mission is called Deep Impact.",
"Deep Impact was a fantastic success but the scientist regretted losing a spaceship.",
"The crash didn't have much effect on Tempel 1.",
"The aim of the mission was to study the interior of a comet."
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I saw a big handmade signboard "Welcome Yuxin" at the airport,I knew I had found a caring family at the other side of the world -- the United States.
My host mom had already decorated my room for me. There was a doll on one side of the room,and a bookcase full of books on the other -- they had heard I l... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16989.txt | When I saw a big handmade signboard "Welcome Yuxin" at the airport,I knew I had found a caring family at the other side of the world -- the United States.
My host mom had already decorated my room for me. There was a doll on one side of the room,and a bookcase full of books on the other -- they had heard I loved read... | [
"the cultural differences Yuxin experienced in America",
"how Yuxin learned to get along with younger kids in America",
"how much Yuxin's caring host family in America changed her",
"various difficulties Yuxin met in America"
] |
During the 18th century,people disposed their waste in many ways EXCEPT for _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Disposing of waste has been a problem since humans started producing it.As more and more people choose to live close together in cities,the waste-disposal problem becomes Increasingly difficult.
During the eighteenth century,it was usual for several neighboring towns to get together to select a faraway spot as... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6266.txt | Disposing of waste has been a problem since humans started producing it.As more and more people choose to live close together in cities,the waste-disposal problem becomes Increasingly difficult.
During the eighteenth century,it was usual for several neighboring towns to get together to select a faraway spot as a dump s... | [
"burying it",
"recycling it",
"burning it",
"throwing it into rivers"
] |
What can we learn about the Frenchmen from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you have any foreign friends? Do you know their characteristics ?
The Germans are very quiet and they always keep calm. They don't like to speak more words. They look very serious. They like different kinds of amusements. The Germans are very hard--working. They like _ , especially the women, who always kee... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle416.txt | Do you have any foreign friends? Do you know their characteristics ?
The Germans are very quiet and they always keep calm. They don't like to speak more words. They look very serious. They like different kinds of amusements. The Germans are very hard--working. They like _ , especially the women, who always keep their h... | [
"They are more outgoing than the Americans.",
"It is very easy to make friends with them.",
"They like traveling in their own country.",
"They look serious and are always hard-working."
] |
How has Irish food improved in recent years? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In today's prefix = st1 /Ireland, it seems hard to imagine the grim days of the 19thcentury when so many of the population starved, or that, in those days, many poor people had no clue how to prepare any food other than boil a potato. Nowadays, it is quite possible to eat both well and heartily all over the is... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19997.txt | In today's prefix = st1 /Ireland, it seems hard to imagine the grim days of the 19thcentury when so many of the population starved, or that, in those days, many poor people had no clue how to prepare any food other than boil a potato. Nowadays, it is quite possible to eat both well and heartily all over the island.
Tou... | [
"There are more French restaurants.",
"Food produce is fresher.",
"There is more kinds.",
"Food is more expensive"
] |
The writer thinks _ is building the new China. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Who's building the new China? It's not the factory owners or the business men.It's someone else.
We see them every day.They work day and night in the terrible working places and weather.They build the roads,the theaters,the cinemas and the supermarkets.They even clean up our rubbish.They are China's migrant wo... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7419.txt | Who's building the new China? It's not the factory owners or the business men.It's someone else.
We see them every day.They work day and night in the terrible working places and weather.They build the roads,the theaters,the cinemas and the supermarkets.They even clean up our rubbish.They are China's migrant workers .
O... | [
"the factory owners of China",
"the business men and women of China",
"the migrant workers of China",
"the people in Chinese cities"
] |
Who set up Christopher's Smile? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In many British schools, the pupils usually wear their school uniforms to school on weekdays.However, recently the students at LVS Ascot Junior School in England wore something quite different.What they wore was what people wear when they go to bed--pyjamas .They did this not only for fun, but for a local cha... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4015.txt | In many British schools, the pupils usually wear their school uniforms to school on weekdays.However, recently the students at LVS Ascot Junior School in England wore something quite different.What they wore was what people wear when they go to bed--pyjamas .They did this not only for fun, but for a local charity call... | [
"LVS Ascot Junior School's teachers.",
"The local government.",
"LVS Ascot Junior School's students.",
"Christopher's parents."
] |
By referring to "gap year" the writer means _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Young women are more adventurous than young men when traveling abroad in gap years. One in three female backpackers visits more than three countries during a year out and travels alone, according to new research.
By contrast, the majority of their male counterparts visit only one country and tend to travel in ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17898.txt | Young women are more adventurous than young men when traveling abroad in gap years. One in three female backpackers visits more than three countries during a year out and travels alone, according to new research.
By contrast, the majority of their male counterparts visit only one country and tend to travel in groups, s... | [
"a gap you come across after leaving high school",
"a time when you are caught in a dilemma between work and study",
"a period before you find a job upon your graduation from college",
"a year off between high school and college for certain purposes"
] |
What do we learn about the street children from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
LaMar Baylor, an American performer in the Broadway musical, spends most of his time in New York City.But since 2011, he has also spent weeks in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.There, he teaches dance to boys who live on the street.His teaching is part of an effort by the Rebecca Davis Dance Company.The project... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6448.txt | LaMar Baylor, an American performer in the Broadway musical, spends most of his time in New York City.But since 2011, he has also spent weeks in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda.There, he teaches dance to boys who live on the street.His teaching is part of an effort by the Rebecca Davis Dance Company.The project helps yo... | [
"All of them can be sent to the Sunrise Boarding School.",
"It may be hard for them to adapt to classroom rules at first.",
"They only take classes in dancing.",
"Many of them have been in prison."
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Regularly staying late at the office significantly increases the risk of having a stroke or heart attack, researchers have found, working just an hour extra each day pushes up stroke risk by 10 per cent, according to a huge review of working patterns. And people who work an extra three hours a day--or 55 hours... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14639.txt | Regularly staying late at the office significantly increases the risk of having a stroke or heart attack, researchers have found, working just an hour extra each day pushes up stroke risk by 10 per cent, according to a huge review of working patterns. And people who work an extra three hours a day--or 55 hours a week--... | [
"People who work longer are less likely to suffer a stroke.",
"All the deaths are caused by working long hours.",
"The research was based on the tracking of over 500, 000 people.",
"Reduced working hours will surely decrease the risk of stroke."
] |
This passage mainly tells us that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dozens of dolphins swam out of the polluted waters of Haifa Harbor on Tuesday.This was the first time that dolphins had visited this crowded Mediterranean port,and researchers were surprised and delighted by the unexpected event.
Between 40 and 50 of the dolphins appeared in the busy port on Tuesday morning,ob... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18535.txt | Dozens of dolphins swam out of the polluted waters of Haifa Harbor on Tuesday.This was the first time that dolphins had visited this crowded Mediterranean port,and researchers were surprised and delighted by the unexpected event.
Between 40 and 50 of the dolphins appeared in the busy port on Tuesday morning,obviously d... | [
"dolphins are well protected in Israel",
"people love dolphins",
"dolphins made a surprise visit to the polluted harbor",
"Haifa Harbor is full of harmful chemicals"
] |
This text is most probably taken from _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are 115 distinct species of pine trees with 35 native to North America. Pines are defined as evergreens with long, needle-like leaves and are only native to the northern hemisphere. Pine trees are an adaptable and tough species that can survive in many conditions where other plants cannot. The average pi... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9499.txt | There are 115 distinct species of pine trees with 35 native to North America. Pines are defined as evergreens with long, needle-like leaves and are only native to the northern hemisphere. Pine trees are an adaptable and tough species that can survive in many conditions where other plants cannot. The average pine is 45 ... | [
"a celebrity magazine",
"a nature magazine",
"a fashion magazine",
"a history magazine"
] |
Connie Pratt soon became a famous actress after _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Acting is such an over-crowded profession that the only advice that should be given to a young person thinking of going on the stage is "Don't!". But it is useless to try to discourage someone who feels that he must act, though the chances of his becoming famous are slim. The normal way to begin is to go to a ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21795.txt | Acting is such an over-crowded profession that the only advice that should be given to a young person thinking of going on the stage is "Don't!". But it is useless to try to discourage someone who feels that he must act, though the chances of his becoming famous are slim. The normal way to begin is to go to a drama sch... | [
"learning some lessons about the art of speaking",
"playing her part in the \"Blue Colored Moon\"",
"successfully matching the most famous actors",
"acting a leading part with a most famous actor at that time"
] |
Which of the following is WRONG for traditional handwriting in the USA? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do American children still learn handwriting in school? In the age of the keyboard, some people seem to think handwriting lessons are on the way out. 90% of teachers say they are required to teach handwriting. But studies have yet to answer the question of how well they are teaching it. One of this year's stud... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4952.txt | Do American children still learn handwriting in school? In the age of the keyboard, some people seem to think handwriting lessons are on the way out. 90% of teachers say they are required to teach handwriting. But studies have yet to answer the question of how well they are teaching it. One of this year's studies found... | [
"Handwriting includes two skills.",
"To write in cursive is taught first.",
"The letters are repeated many times.",
"The students are taught by practicing a long period."
] |
Mr. Smith asks such a question because he wants Jack to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jack is in bed. Mr. Smith sits beside him.
"What kind of day do you have today?" Mr. Smith asks.
"It is a bad day for me," Jack answers. "I have a fight with Tom. Then the teacher calls you and tells you about it, right?"
"Yes , part of the day is bad," Mr. Smith says. But there are good parts, too. Now it is... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7310.txt | Jack is in bed. Mr. Smith sits beside him.
"What kind of day do you have today?" Mr. Smith asks.
"It is a bad day for me," Jack answers. "I have a fight with Tom. Then the teacher calls you and tells you about it, right?"
"Yes , part of the day is bad," Mr. Smith says. But there are good parts, too. Now it is time to ... | [
"be a good student",
"sleep quickly",
"have a good beginning",
"find something good to end his day"
] |
What do neutral atoms have the same number of? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What do neutral atoms have the same number of? | electrons and protons | science | null | null | null | Measure and electrons | toxins and protons | gases and protons | electrons and protons | Summary Each atom of an element contains the same number of protons, which is theatomic number (Z). Neutral atoms have the same number of electrons and protons. Atoms of an element that contain different numbers of neutrons are calledisotopes. Each isotope of a given element has the same atomic number but a different m... | null | null | null |
From the passage we learn that Kindle is a device which _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Customers,
I love slipping into a comfortable chair for a long read, as I relax into the chair. I also relax into the author's words, stories, and ideas. The physical book is so elegant that it disappears into the background, and what remains is the author's world.
Today, we at Amazon are excited to annou... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19475.txt | Dear Customers,
I love slipping into a comfortable chair for a long read, as I relax into the chair. I also relax into the author's words, stories, and ideas. The physical book is so elegant that it disappears into the background, and what remains is the author's world.
Today, we at Amazon are excited to announce Kindl... | [
"has neither wires nor weight",
"is operated by a computer",
"can find a book within one minute",
"can work in the absence of electricity"
] |
What's the author's purpose of sharing his story? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The story I would like to tell happened about a year ago. I accepted a position in a company. John, an acquaintance of mine, told me much about the job and took my curriculum vitae to his supervisor. I did not refer to him as a friend because at the time we did not take part in activities together outside of... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18974.txt | The story I would like to tell happened about a year ago. I accepted a position in a company. John, an acquaintance of mine, told me much about the job and took my curriculum vitae to his supervisor. I did not refer to him as a friend because at the time we did not take part in activities together outside of work, no... | [
"To express his dissatisfaction with John.",
"To stress the importance of communication between colleagues.",
"To remind us what problems can occur at work.",
"To describe how to become qualified for a job."
] |
What can be concluded from the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A young boy was sitting in the back seat of the car eating an apple. He asked his father, "Why does my apple turn brown?" his father answered, "When the skin is removed, air reaches the flesh of the apple and causes oxidation. This changes the apple's molecular structure and results in a brownish color." The b... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2019.txt | A young boy was sitting in the back seat of the car eating an apple. He asked his father, "Why does my apple turn brown?" his father answered, "When the skin is removed, air reaches the flesh of the apple and causes oxidation. This changes the apple's molecular structure and results in a brownish color." The boy asked,... | [
"We should learn from our mistakes and try again.",
"We should try to learn and understand the answers to questions.",
"It is very important to try to avoid mistakes.",
"It is our duty to make the world a better place."
] |
The following are the results of melting permafrost except _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Houses fall down. Trees fall over. Large holes form in the ground. Could Alaska be sinking? That's what some villagers in Alaska have been asking themselves recently--and scientists think they know why. Warmer temperatures may be causing Alaska's frozen ground to thaw .
About 85 percent of Alaska's land surfac... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22685.txt | Houses fall down. Trees fall over. Large holes form in the ground. Could Alaska be sinking? That's what some villagers in Alaska have been asking themselves recently--and scientists think they know why. Warmer temperatures may be causing Alaska's frozen ground to thaw .
About 85 percent of Alaska's land surface has _ ... | [
"holes are formed in the ground",
"forest will be turned into meadows",
"some animals have to go elsewhere",
"more water will be needed by people and animals"
] |
Why did a police officer write to Mary requesting the four points? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Writer and power chair adventurer Mary Laver has not walked for twenty years. Yet the cheerful and positive 60 year old is not only refusing to let her disability get her down ---- she is also planning to cross the length of Britain in a power wheelchair.
Getting ready for the trip is not easy. She has already... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10609.txt | Writer and power chair adventurer Mary Laver has not walked for twenty years. Yet the cheerful and positive 60 year old is not only refusing to let her disability get her down ---- she is also planning to cross the length of Britain in a power wheelchair.
Getting ready for the trip is not easy. She has already run into... | [
"He tried to stop her.",
"Mary's adventure is valueless.",
"The power chair is too fast.",
"He wanted to ensure her safety."
] |
When current flows in just one direction, what is it called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | When current flows in just one direction, what is it called? | direct current | science | null | null | null | alternating current | mono-current | reactant current | direct current | When current flows in just one direction, it is called direct current (DC) . The current that flows through a battery-powered flashlight is direct current. | null | null | null |
What term means a reproductive cell, like the human egg in females? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What term means a reproductive cell, like the human egg in females? | gamete | science | null | null | null | sperm | embryo | zygote | gamete | This represents a human egg, which is the gamete, or reproductive cell, in females. Notice that is does not have a distinct shape, like a sperm cell has. The egg is a round cell with a haploid nucleus in the center. The egg contains most of the cytoplasm and organelles present in the first cell of a new organism. | null | null | null |
We may infer from the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Duke Ellington is known as one of the most important composers of his time, and his work has been enjoyed for more than 80 years by music lovers all over the world. During his lifetime Ellington turned musical sounds into many compositions, mostly in the style known as jazz.
The Early Years
Edward Kennedy Elli... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20075.txt | Duke Ellington is known as one of the most important composers of his time, and his work has been enjoyed for more than 80 years by music lovers all over the world. During his lifetime Ellington turned musical sounds into many compositions, mostly in the style known as jazz.
The Early Years
Edward Kennedy Ellington was... | [
"Ellington's career took off overnight",
"Ellington loves touring around the world",
"Ellington could compose a wide variety of songs",
"Ellington had a great effect on the world of music"
] |
As a sample of mercury changes state from liquid to solid, the atoms of the sample | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | As a sample of mercury changes state from liquid to solid, the atoms of the sample
Choices:
A. move closer together and have less kinetic energy.
B. move closer together and have more kinetic energy.
C. move farther apart and have less kinetic energy.
D. move farther apart and have more kinetic energy. | Correct answer: A | science | Mercury_7213360 | {
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"move closer together and have less kinetic energy.",
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"move farther apart and have less kinetic energy.",
"move farther apart and have more kinetic energy."
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Which of the following statements is NOT true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tigers are strong and dangerous animals. But now they are in danger.
In the past, there were eight kinds of tigers in the world. But during the 20th century, only five were left. The number of Siberian tigers was about 300, but now it is less than 22. They're in danger of dying out. If the government does no... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2259.txt | Tigers are strong and dangerous animals. But now they are in danger.
In the past, there were eight kinds of tigers in the world. But during the 20th century, only five were left. The number of Siberian tigers was about 300, but now it is less than 22. They're in danger of dying out. If the government does nothing, we... | [
"There are less than 22 wild Siberian tigers now.",
"There are twelve countries in the World Wildlife Fund.",
"Wild tigers mainly feed on pigs and deer.",
"It's our duty to protect the wild tigers."
] |
What impression can green rooms give to you? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It helps to choose the colors you plan to live with in your home with awareness of how different colors affect your emotional and physical states. Every color has a unique meaning, and this can significantly affect how you feel in a room.
A room that is painted red will energize, inspire activity and movement,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16242.txt | It helps to choose the colors you plan to live with in your home with awareness of how different colors affect your emotional and physical states. Every color has a unique meaning, and this can significantly affect how you feel in a room.
A room that is painted red will energize, inspire activity and movement, help pas... | [
"Passionate and powerful.",
"Refreshing and harmonious.",
"Cool and calming.",
"Inspiring and bright."
] |
Which bowl can test whether a pig is optimistic or pessimistic? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Some pigs lend lo be optimistic while others have a more pessimisitic view , according to a new research that is meaningful to animal welfare. The study, published in the journal Biology Letters, is the first to show that mood and personality interact in an animal, influencing judgment.
Asher, a research... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15041.txt | Some pigs lend lo be optimistic while others have a more pessimisitic view , according to a new research that is meaningful to animal welfare. The study, published in the journal Biology Letters, is the first to show that mood and personality interact in an animal, influencing judgment.
Asher, a researcher at ih... | [
"The bowl with chocolate sweets.",
"The bowl containing coffee beans.",
"The bowl full of both sweets and beans.",
"The bowl unfamiliar to two types of pigs."
] |
When water slows down, it starts depositing sediment, starting with which particles first? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | When water slows down, it starts depositing sediment, starting with which particles first? | largest | science | null | null | null | lightest | smallest | finest | largest | How water transports particles depends on their size. When water slows down, it starts depositing sediment, starting with the largest particles first. | null | null | null |
We can learn from the text that in the future _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Welcome to your future life!
You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and young-looking. In 2035, medical technology is better than ever. Many people your age could live to be 150,so at 40, you're not old at all. And your parents just had an anti-aging treatment. Now, all three o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10732.txt | Welcome to your future life!
You get up in the morning and look into the mirror. Your face is firm and young-looking. In 2035, medical technology is better than ever. Many people your age could live to be 150,so at 40, you're not old at all. And your parents just had an anti-aging treatment. Now, all three of you loo... | [
"people will never get old",
"everyone will look the same",
"red will be the most popular color",
"clothes will be able to change their pattern"
] |
How can we eat chocolate properly, according to the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We have proof that you become what you eat. When you know the effects of different types of food, you can use your knowledge well and eat what you want to become.
Food has an impact on our physical and mental health. Have you ever heard any of the following advice?
Lettuce or milk can make you sleepy.
To sto... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3036.txt | We have proof that you become what you eat. When you know the effects of different types of food, you can use your knowledge well and eat what you want to become.
Food has an impact on our physical and mental health. Have you ever heard any of the following advice?
Lettuce or milk can make you sleepy.
To stop feeling... | [
"To eat chocolate containing the essential minerals.",
"To read the list of ingredients on the package.",
"To get advice from others before eating real chocolate.",
"To learn how much chocolate we can consume before eating."
] |
What's the author's main purpose of writing the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Night after night, she came to tuck me in , even long after my childhood years. Following her longstanding custom, she'd lean down and push my long hair out of the way, then kiss my forehead.
I don't remember when it first started annoying me -- her hands pushing my hair that way. But it did annoy me, for they... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8744.txt | Night after night, she came to tuck me in , even long after my childhood years. Following her longstanding custom, she'd lean down and push my long hair out of the way, then kiss my forehead.
I don't remember when it first started annoying me -- her hands pushing my hair that way. But it did annoy me, for they felt wor... | [
"To thank her mother's help",
"To express her regret",
"To appreciate her mother's love",
"To call up memories of her childhood."
] |
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