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What group of animals are the largest arthropods? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What group of animals are the largest arthropods? | insects | science | null | null | null | spiders | birds | fish | insects | There are several traits shared by all arthropods. Arthropods have a complete digestive system. They also have a circulatory system and a nervous system. In addition, they have special organs for breathing and excreting wastes. Other traits of arthropods include:. | null | null | null |
Why some teachers do not identify themselves? Because _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Blogs are being used more and more by teachers. Many Internet services now offer free and easy ways to create personal Web pages.
Through comments on blogs, or Web logs, teachers can share their classroom experiences. They can exchange ideas and discuss successes and failures. They can debate educational polic... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11123.txt | Blogs are being used more and more by teachers. Many Internet services now offer free and easy ways to create personal Web pages.
Through comments on blogs, or Web logs, teachers can share their classroom experiences. They can exchange ideas and discuss successes and failures. They can debate educational policies. Or t... | [
"they are forbidden to identify themselves.",
"they are forbidden to write something through blogs",
"they want to ensure their security",
"they want to amuse others."
] |
What can we learn about Professor Derk-Jan Kijk's experiment? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I've often wondered how exactly sleep, or lack of it, can have such an awful effect on our bodies and, guess what, how much we sleep switches good genes on and had genes off.
In the first half of 2013, the Sleep Research Centre at the University of Surrey found a direct link between hours spent sleeping and g... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14059.txt | I've often wondered how exactly sleep, or lack of it, can have such an awful effect on our bodies and, guess what, how much we sleep switches good genes on and had genes off.
In the first half of 2013, the Sleep Research Centre at the University of Surrey found a direct link between hours spent sleeping and genes. Eve... | [
"The experiment was carried out to find the answer to how genes affect sleep.",
"The experiment took a period of more than two weeks to reach a conclusion.",
"His volunteers were divided into two groups with two different sleeping patterns.",
"Blood samples of the volunteers were checked afterwards to decide ... |
Bread has little holes in it from carbon dioxide produced by what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Bread has little holes in it from carbon dioxide produced by what? | yeast | science | null | null | null | bacteria | sugar | water | yeast | Bread has little holes in it from carbon dioxide produced by yeast. | null | null | null |
56. When Levi Strauss went to San Francisco for the first time, he wanted to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Levi Strauss was born in Bavaria in Europe in 1829. He
to the United States of America when he was seventeen years old. His brothers sold cloth, and he worked for them even though he could not speak English very well. At this time many people were moving to California because gold was discovered there. Stra... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16063.txt | Levi Strauss was born in Bavaria in Europe in 1829. He
to the United States of America when he was seventeen years old. His brothers sold cloth, and he worked for them even though he could not speak English very well. At this time many people were moving to California because gold was discovered there. Strauss went ... | [
"find a strong material to make pants",
"work for his brothers",
"make money by selling tents",
"open a store to make pants"
] |
How is the chance of survival affected when animals lack parental care? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | How is the chance of survival affected when animals lack parental care? | decreased | science | null | null | null | increased | variable | unaffected | decreased | null | null | null | |
_ is Li Ping's favorite sport. | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Zhang Qian,
Thanks for your letter. You want to know about my favorite sport and instrument . Now let me tell you. I like swimming very much, and I like volleyball, basketball, and ping-pang, too. Swimming is my favorite sport. I am good at playing the guitar and the violin, too. My favorite instrument is... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1315.txt | Dear Zhang Qian,
Thanks for your letter. You want to know about my favorite sport and instrument . Now let me tell you. I like swimming very much, and I like volleyball, basketball, and ping-pang, too. Swimming is my favorite sport. I am good at playing the guitar and the violin, too. My favorite instrument is the viol... | [
"Swimming",
"Running",
"Jumping",
"the violin"
] |
The author believes that the increased size of the human population results from _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Prolonging human life has increased the size of the human population. Many people alive today would have died of childhood diseases if they had been born 100 years ago. Because more people live longer, there are more people around at any given time. In fact, it is a decrease in death rates, not an increase in ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15370.txt | Prolonging human life has increased the size of the human population. Many people alive today would have died of childhood diseases if they had been born 100 years ago. Because more people live longer, there are more people around at any given time. In fact, it is a decrease in death rates, not an increase in birthrate... | [
"an increase in birthrates",
"the industrial development",
"a decrease in death rates",
"childhood diseases"
] |
Greta, George and Gloria entered their turtles in the Key West Turtle Race. Greta’s turtle finished the race in 6 minutes. George’s turtle finished 2 minutes quicker than Greta’s. Gloria’s turtle took twice as long as George’s turtle. How long did it take Gloria’s turtle to finish the race? | George’s turtle finished 2 minutes quicker than Greta’s so 6-2 = <<6-2=4>>4 minutes to finish
Gloria’s turtle took twice as long as George’s turtle, who finished in 4 minutes so 2*4 = <<8=8>>8 minutes
#### 8 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Greta, George and Gloria entered their turtles in the Key West Turtle Race. Greta’s turtle finished the race in 6 minutes. George’s turtle finished 2 minutes quicker than Greta’s. Gloria’s turtle took twice as long as George’s turtle. How long did it take Gloria’s turtle to finish the race? | George’s turtle finished 2 minutes quicker than Greta’s so 6-2 = <<6-2=4>>4 minutes to finish
Gloria’s turtle took twice as long as George’s turtle, who finished in 4 minutes so 2*4 = <<8=8>>8 minutes
#### 8 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
This is most probably part of _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One dollar a week
The doorway of the house where Chandler has a room. He is dressed in his best clothes, ready for
his evening out. He is going out as his friend, Jeff 'White, comes in.
WHITE What are you doing this evening, Towers?
CHANDLER (Smiling) Tonight I'm going to live like a man with a million do... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5133.txt | One dollar a week
The doorway of the house where Chandler has a room. He is dressed in his best clothes, ready for
his evening out. He is going out as his friend, Jeff 'White, comes in.
WHITE What are you doing this evening, Towers?
CHANDLER (Smiling) Tonight I'm going to live like a man with a million dollars!
WH... | [
"a play",
"a novel",
"a poem",
"a speech"
] |
Li Nan _ very well. | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many clubs in our school. My English is not good. I want to join the English club. Wang Ying wants to learn to paint. So he wants to join the art club. Zhang Ping likes running. He wants to join the running club. Li Nan is good at singing and she wants to join the music club. What club does Han Mei j... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2800.txt | There are many clubs in our school. My English is not good. I want to join the English club. Wang Ying wants to learn to paint. So he wants to join the art club. Zhang Ping likes running. He wants to join the running club. Li Nan is good at singing and she wants to join the music club. What club does Han Mei join? Oh, ... | [
"dances",
"paints",
"sings",
"plays tennis"
] |
According to the passage, science teachers should _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We have a real crisis in this country in the basic understanding of science. It affects our global competitiveness as a country, our national security, and the effectiveness of our social system. The misunderstanding about science is blinding our eyes.
We know that an awful lot of teachers who are teaching s... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19362.txt | We have a real crisis in this country in the basic understanding of science. It affects our global competitiveness as a country, our national security, and the effectiveness of our social system. The misunderstanding about science is blinding our eyes.
We know that an awful lot of teachers who are teaching science to... | [
"train students' memory for right facts",
"focus more on the learning process",
"present interesting detective stories",
"abandon frequent science examinations"
] |
If the brain should be invaded, the result would _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
From the very beginning, Martin felt that he was bound up with(......)his lovely little patient. One day, following some tests , Betty gave the doctor a big hug .
A few months later the doctor removed not only the tumour , but also the entire lower left side of Betty's gum and jawbone. Because Betty was so you... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7808.txt | From the very beginning, Martin felt that he was bound up with(......)his lovely little patient. One day, following some tests , Betty gave the doctor a big hug .
A few months later the doctor removed not only the tumour , but also the entire lower left side of Betty's gum and jawbone. Because Betty was so young, Marti... | [
"prevent her growth",
"reduce her weight",
"cause her brain damaged",
"affect her eyesight"
] |
What is the weighted average of the masses of all isotopes of an element called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is the weighted average of the masses of all isotopes of an element called? | atomic mass | science | null | null | null | weight mass | cell mass | light mass | atomic mass | The atomic mass is the weighted average of the masses of all isotopes of an element. | null | null | null |
In the writer's opinion, _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
With its private hidden coves and pink beaches.Bermuda is a perfect place for relaxation and romance.Though this tiny string of Atlantic islands covers only 21 square miles. there's much to see and do.Spend tile days boating,golfing,shopping or swimming with dolphins.Explore secret caves,visit historical museu... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21498.txt | With its private hidden coves and pink beaches.Bermuda is a perfect place for relaxation and romance.Though this tiny string of Atlantic islands covers only 21 square miles. there's much to see and do.Spend tile days boating,golfing,shopping or swimming with dolphins.Explore secret caves,visit historical museums and ch... | [
"Bermuda is a relaxing and natural place",
"people in Bermuda are living a lazy life",
"it's unreasonable to forbid ad boards and signs",
"everyone should finish the must-sees first"
] |
What can we know from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My friend had mentioned the other day that her father had a lot of children's toys he was looking to give away. She knew I have a three-year-old daughter so she thought of me first. I told her I would love it if I could get some nice things for my daughter, which I wouldn't otherwise have been able to afford.
... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9595.txt | My friend had mentioned the other day that her father had a lot of children's toys he was looking to give away. She knew I have a three-year-old daughter so she thought of me first. I told her I would love it if I could get some nice things for my daughter, which I wouldn't otherwise have been able to afford.
When I me... | [
"The writer took all the toys home.",
"The old man was a kind and thoughtful person",
"The writer wanted to refuse the stuff when she first saw them.",
"The writer's daughter enjoyed the slide most among all the stuff."
] |
The best title for the passage can be _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
China is now sending more college students to study in the United States than any other country. A new report shows a 23 percent increase in the number of Chinese students coming to the U.S.
The latest edition of the annual Institute of International Education(IIE)and another US institute found a 5 percent ri... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4431.txt | China is now sending more college students to study in the United States than any other country. A new report shows a 23 percent increase in the number of Chinese students coming to the U.S.
The latest edition of the annual Institute of International Education(IIE)and another US institute found a 5 percent rise in the... | [
"Chinese College Students Rush to US Schools",
"The Large Number of Chinese Students in the US",
"Chinese Students Make Up Largely Foreign Students in the US",
"Asian Middle School Students in the US Universities"
] |
Which of the following is NOT true according to the article? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is one word you must learn before you visit the USA. That is "Freeze". Remember it has a special meaning besides the usual one. It means "stand still and don't move". Often policemen use it when they are ready to use their guns. If one doesn't obey the order and moves, he or she will be shot to death.
On... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1595.txt | There is one word you must learn before you visit the USA. That is "Freeze". Remember it has a special meaning besides the usual one. It means "stand still and don't move". Often policemen use it when they are ready to use their guns. If one doesn't obey the order and moves, he or she will be shot to death.
One evening... | [
"Police say \"Freeze\" when they are going to use their guns.",
"The story happened in Los Angeles in the morning.",
"The dead man was a Japanese student.",
"The dead man couldn't understand the meaning of \"Freeze\"."
] |
How did the neighbor manage to get what he really wanted? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mr. and Mrs. Wu were fed up with their neighbor. He was always borrowing things from them.
"It's not right." Mr. Wu said to his wife one evening. "At some time or another that man has borrowed nearly everything we have. Almost every day he comes over to borrow something."
"You are quite right," his wife replie... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1381.txt | Mr. and Mrs. Wu were fed up with their neighbor. He was always borrowing things from them.
"It's not right." Mr. Wu said to his wife one evening. "At some time or another that man has borrowed nearly everything we have. Almost every day he comes over to borrow something."
"You are quite right," his wife replied, "and m... | [
"He first asked for something else.",
"He asked for it earnestly .",
"He worked for them.",
"He spoke highly of Mr. Wu."
] |
Where is chemical energy stored? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Where is chemical energy stored? | atom bonds | science | null | null | null | nucleus | ribosomes | cell wall | atom bonds | 2. Chemical energy is energy that is stored in the bonds between the atoms of compounds. If the bonds are broken, the energy is released and can be converted to other forms of energy. | null | null | null |
If you need to decide where to invest your money, you must use your _ | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you ask Americans whether or not they think their former president George W. Bush is smart, most of them will probably tell you they don't think so. However, Bush's IQ score is estimated to be above 120, which puts him in the top ten percent of the population.
It doesn't seem to make sense. How come someone... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15800.txt | If you ask Americans whether or not they think their former president George W. Bush is smart, most of them will probably tell you they don't think so. However, Bush's IQ score is estimated to be above 120, which puts him in the top ten percent of the population.
It doesn't seem to make sense. How come someone with suc... | [
"IQ scores",
"IQ test",
"rational thinking",
"cognitive biases"
] |
If you have evening admission tickets, you are allowed to enter the Expo Site at _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Duration: May 1 to Oct 31, 2010
Welcome to the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China. In order to ensure a safe and orderly visit, the organizer of Expo 2010 has formulated these rules.
Operation Time
The operation time of the Expo Site shall be 9:00~24:00. The opening hours of the pavilion... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high845.txt | Expo 2010 Shanghai China
Duration: May 1 to Oct 31, 2010
Welcome to the World Expo 2010 Shanghai China. In order to ensure a safe and orderly visit, the organizer of Expo 2010 has formulated these rules.
Operation Time
The operation time of the Expo Site shall be 9:00~24:00. The opening hours of the pavilions shall b... | [
"4 p.m.",
"10 a.m.",
"6 p.m.",
"10 p.m."
] |
Which of the following does the author probably agree with? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Lunar New Year, which starts in late January this year, is the most important festival for Chinese people as most of them drop any business at hand to go back to their hometown to see their families. It is a tradition that has been cherished since ancient times, but as social mobility increases in modern t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6108.txt | The Lunar New Year, which starts in late January this year, is the most important festival for Chinese people as most of them drop any business at hand to go back to their hometown to see their families. It is a tradition that has been cherished since ancient times, but as social mobility increases in modern times, the... | [
"Social mobility in modern times hasn't changed much in these years.",
"The latest software may increase the possibility of successful booking.",
"Higher travel costs discourage travelers from reunions with families.",
"People nowadays cherish reunion with their families more than before."
] |
It is clear that the writer believes the sport of handball _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Handball is a hugely popular sport in Europe and Asia, and it is one of the fastest and most exciting sports in the world.It combines basketball and soccer with the attracting saves of water polo.
Handball is played on an indoor court(the size of two basketball courts)and there are goals at each end.There are ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10061.txt | Handball is a hugely popular sport in Europe and Asia, and it is one of the fastest and most exciting sports in the world.It combines basketball and soccer with the attracting saves of water polo.
Handball is played on an indoor court(the size of two basketball courts)and there are goals at each end.There are twelve pl... | [
"is more popular for men than for women",
"is great fun for the audience",
"requires an unusually shaped ball",
"should only be played in winter"
] |
The writer of the text mainly wants to tell readers . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Cyprus is the third largest island and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea. It attracts over 24 million tourists every year. It gained independence from the UK in 1960. Cyprus is a developed country and has been a member of the European Union since 1 May ,2004. It didn't begi... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21633.txt | Cyprus is the third largest island and one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea. It attracts over 24 million tourists every year. It gained independence from the UK in 1960. Cyprus is a developed country and has been a member of the European Union since 1 May ,2004. It didn't begin to use ... | [
"the political situations in Cyprus",
"the famous destinations in Europe",
"some stories about the EU",
"some information about Cyprus"
] |
What can we learn about the Camerons? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
David Cameron mistakenly left his eight-year-old daughter in a pub by herself when he drove off without her, as was reported last night.
The Prime Minister --who had been enjoying Sunday drinks with his family near Chequers--only realized his eldest daughter was missing when he arrived back at his official cou... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13112.txt | David Cameron mistakenly left his eight-year-old daughter in a pub by herself when he drove off without her, as was reported last night.
The Prime Minister --who had been enjoying Sunday drinks with his family near Chequers--only realized his eldest daughter was missing when he arrived back at his official country hous... | [
"Mr Cameron drove home alone.",
"Nancy was left at the pub by chance.",
"Mrs Cameron drove to see her friends.",
"The children went to the pub for a party."
] |
What's the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A programmer and an engineer are sitting next to each other on a long flight from Los Angeles to New York.The programmer leans over to the engineer and asks if he would like to play a fun game.The engineer just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines and rolls over to the window to catch a few winks.
The ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5387.txt | A programmer and an engineer are sitting next to each other on a long flight from Los Angeles to New York.The programmer leans over to the engineer and asks if he would like to play a fun game.The engineer just wants to take a nap, so he politely declines and rolls over to the window to catch a few winks.
The programme... | [
"A Boring Conversation",
"A Fun Game",
"A Trick During The Flight",
"A Question Without Answer"
] |
_ can help people to do things. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In our city,there is a big zoo. There are a lot of animals in it.
Mona is an Australian koala. She is seven years old. She is very cute. She likes sleeping during the day. But at night she gets up and eats leaves. Mona doesn't drink water for months. But she is healthy,because she can get water from the leaves... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4724.txt | In our city,there is a big zoo. There are a lot of animals in it.
Mona is an Australian koala. She is seven years old. She is very cute. She likes sleeping during the day. But at night she gets up and eats leaves. Mona doesn't drink water for months. But she is healthy,because she can get water from the leaves.
Here is... | [
"Mona",
"Gerry",
"Tuantuan",
"Johnny"
] |
When the monkeys saw Myers and his students, they _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mike Myers is a teacher at Chauncey Rose High School in Terre Haute, Indiana. Last year, he taught his students about the world's rain forests. They learned that rain forests are important because the plants and animals of the rain forest give us food, wood, and medicine.
Destruction of the world's rain forest... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12957.txt | Mike Myers is a teacher at Chauncey Rose High School in Terre Haute, Indiana. Last year, he taught his students about the world's rain forests. They learned that rain forests are important because the plants and animals of the rain forest give us food, wood, and medicine.
Destruction of the world's rain forests is a se... | [
"felt excited",
"felt angry",
"jumped off the trees",
"left the rain forest"
] |
The author tries to persuade the readers to accept his arguments mainly by _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Who's in control of your life? Who is pulling your string? For the majority of us, it's other people - society, colleagues, friends, family or our religious community. We learned this way of operating when we were very young, of course.We were brainwashed.We discovered that feeling important and feeling accept... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15840.txt | Who's in control of your life? Who is pulling your string? For the majority of us, it's other people - society, colleagues, friends, family or our religious community. We learned this way of operating when we were very young, of course.We were brainwashed.We discovered that feeling important and feeling accepted was a ... | [
"making suggestions",
"providing examples and facts",
"discussing questions",
"analyzing causes and effects"
] |
Which is not true about Lachie and Martin? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
SYDNEY 2005-01-01 08:30--Mother of two, Jillian Searle, had to choose between her children when she made a life--or--death decision.
Swept up by mountainous tsunami waves at a Thai resort, she could not hold on to both her young sons and survive. Fighting to stay above the waters, she had to choose which one w... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6097.txt | SYDNEY 2005-01-01 08:30--Mother of two, Jillian Searle, had to choose between her children when she made a life--or--death decision.
Swept up by mountainous tsunami waves at a Thai resort, she could not hold on to both her young sons and survive. Fighting to stay above the waters, she had to choose which one would have... | [
"They and their family were at the resort when the disaster happened.",
"They both survived from the high waves when tsunami struck.",
"They were both travelers from Europe on holiday in Thailand.",
"They were both alive owing to their proper judgment and determination."
] |
What happened during the meal after the family had all taken their new seats? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was a child, our dining room had two kinds of chairs--two large ones with arm rests and four small ones without. The larger ones stood at the ends of the table, the smaller ones on the sides. Mom and Dad sat in the big chairs, except when one of us was away; then Mom would sit in one of the smaller chai... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22575.txt | When I was a child, our dining room had two kinds of chairs--two large ones with arm rests and four small ones without. The larger ones stood at the ends of the table, the smaller ones on the sides. Mom and Dad sat in the big chairs, except when one of us was away; then Mom would sit in one of the smaller chairs. Dad a... | [
"The writer's children removed their grandfather from his usual place.",
"The writer's father didn't appear to mind where he sat.",
"The writer's father shared his favorite dishes with the grandchildren.",
"They became tense and nervous about their future as a family."
] |
The role that a particular species plays in its ecosystem is also known as what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The role that a particular species plays in its ecosystem is also known as what? | niche | science | null | null | null | unique | market | type | niche | Niche is the role that a particular species plays in its ecosystem. This role includes all the ways that the species interacts with the biotic and abiotic factors in the ecosystem. | null | null | null |
If ants have trouble reaching somewhere, they will _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Over the years I've been teaching kids about a simple but powerful spirit--the ant philosophy. I think we should study ants.
Ants have an amazing four-part philosophy, and here is the first part:they never _ . That's a good philosophy. If they're heading somewhere and you try to stop them,they'll look for an... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21039.txt | Over the years I've been teaching kids about a simple but powerful spirit--the ant philosophy. I think we should study ants.
Ants have an amazing four-part philosophy, and here is the first part:they never _ . That's a good philosophy. If they're heading somewhere and you try to stop them,they'll look for another way... | [
"give up their efforts at last",
"look for others' help",
"wait for a chance to come",
"get there in another way"
] |
What's the best title of the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
OLYMPIA, March 24--Luo Xuejuan, a swimming gold medalist at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, became the first Chinese person to relay the Olympic Flame in Greece on Monday, receiving the flame from the first Olympic torchbearer , Greek Alexandros Nikolaidis.
Despite her previous experience as a torchbearer in th... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15241.txt | OLYMPIA, March 24--Luo Xuejuan, a swimming gold medalist at the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, became the first Chinese person to relay the Olympic Flame in Greece on Monday, receiving the flame from the first Olympic torchbearer , Greek Alexandros Nikolaidis.
Despite her previous experience as a torchbearer in the Beijing... | [
"Luo Xuejuan: A Swimming Gold Medalist.",
"The Torch Lighting Ceremony",
"The Torch Relay Had Begun",
"Luo Xuejuan: the First Chinese Torchbearer of Athens Torch Relay"
] |
Most people tend to do what others are doing in order to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Your peers are people your age or close to it who have experiences and interests similar to yours. You and your friends make dozens of decisions every day, and you influence each other's choices and behavior. This is often _ --- it's human nature to listen to and learn from other people in your age group.
So... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4562.txt | Your peers are people your age or close to it who have experiences and interests similar to yours. You and your friends make dozens of decisions every day, and you influence each other's choices and behavior. This is often _ --- it's human nature to listen to and learn from other people in your age group.
Sometimes, ... | [
"feel a sense of achievement",
"get a feeling of being accepted",
"set a good example for others",
"stand out in a crowd"
] |
How did the writer feel about the questions her European friends asked? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Living in South Africa, I had always taken the wildlife pretty much for granted. Not to say that we were surrounded by it, but the accessibility of game parks and wildlife sanctuaries(,) always made it seem like a natural part of the environment. For this reason, I suppose that the way my European friends used... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4347.txt | Living in South Africa, I had always taken the wildlife pretty much for granted. Not to say that we were surrounded by it, but the accessibility of game parks and wildlife sanctuaries(,) always made it seem like a natural part of the environment. For this reason, I suppose that the way my European friends used to talk ... | [
"ridiculous",
"annoyed",
"strange",
"embarrassed"
] |
Where would you most likely find this text? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Walking in the Regional Parks and Forests of Greater WellingtonFrom a walk to an adventure
A walk in one of the regional parks and forests is a great way to explore the diverse landscape of greater Wellington.
From coastal sands to historic paths,farmland to green native forest,the parks and forests offer a va... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19860.txt | Walking in the Regional Parks and Forests of Greater WellingtonFrom a walk to an adventure
A walk in one of the regional parks and forests is a great way to explore the diverse landscape of greater Wellington.
From coastal sands to historic paths,farmland to green native forest,the parks and forests offer a variety of ... | [
"A newspaper advertisement.",
"A travel guidebook.",
"A government notice.",
"A TV health program."
] |
Insisting that Quincy Jones get off the bus, Gladys Hampton was actually very _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How would you describe Quincy Jones? Is he an instrumentalist, a composer, an arranger, or a producer? None of these labels can sum up this remarkable man. He has been known for years to people who follow popular music. But his part in the We Are the World VCD and the Hands Across America project made him a na... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14628.txt | How would you describe Quincy Jones? Is he an instrumentalist, a composer, an arranger, or a producer? None of these labels can sum up this remarkable man. He has been known for years to people who follow popular music. But his part in the We Are the World VCD and the Hands Across America project made him a national fi... | [
"professional",
"cruel",
"kind",
"selfish"
] |
What is the subject discussed in the text? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Whatever our differences as human beings are we all think we're more like the rest of the animal world than we realize. It is said that we share 40 per cent of our genetic structure with the simple worm.
But that fact has helped Sir John Sulston win the 2002 Nobel Prize for Medicine. Sir John is the founder of... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7313.txt | Whatever our differences as human beings are we all think we're more like the rest of the animal world than we realize. It is said that we share 40 per cent of our genetic structure with the simple worm.
But that fact has helped Sir John Sulston win the 2002 Nobel Prize for Medicine. Sir John is the founder of the Sang... | [
"The theory of programmed cell deaths.",
"A great scientist--Sir John Sulston.",
"The programmed human life.",
"Dangerous diseases."
] |
Which of the following might be the best title for this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Salt plays an important role in our daily diet. Even a small reduction in salt in the diet can be a big help to the heart. A new study used a computer model to predict -how just three grams less a day would affect heart disease in the United States.
The result: Thirteen percent fewer heart attacks. Eight perce... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3449.txt | Salt plays an important role in our daily diet. Even a small reduction in salt in the diet can be a big help to the heart. A new study used a computer model to predict -how just three grams less a day would affect heart disease in the United States.
The result: Thirteen percent fewer heart attacks. Eight percent fewer ... | [
"Relationship between Salt and Health",
"Less Salt Can Mean Being More Healthy",
"A Survey on People's Regular Diet",
"Mayor Michael Bloomberg and His Health Project"
] |
In the author's eyes, the best exercise is the one that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We get it: You're tired. You're busy. And your shoes are away over there. Excuses are OK sometimes, but not every day--and especially not today. So put on your sneakers, get up off the couch, and let us kick your excuses to the curb .
"I...dislike...panting !"
Being really out of breath may mean you're trying... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13818.txt | We get it: You're tired. You're busy. And your shoes are away over there. Excuses are OK sometimes, but not every day--and especially not today. So put on your sneakers, get up off the couch, and let us kick your excuses to the curb .
"I...dislike...panting !"
Being really out of breath may mean you're trying too much... | [
"is very relaxing",
"you will stick to",
"produces good results",
"you can spare time on"
] |
How is the story organized? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
On a warm Monday, Jenny Neilson bought a sandwich and parked her car under some trees. Rolling down the windows to let in fresh air, she settled back to enjoy her lunch. Suddenly she noticed a big _ man running through the parking lot. Before she came to realize what would happen, the man was there, shouting ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21165.txt | On a warm Monday, Jenny Neilson bought a sandwich and parked her car under some trees. Rolling down the windows to let in fresh air, she settled back to enjoy her lunch. Suddenly she noticed a big _ man running through the parking lot. Before she came to realize what would happen, the man was there, shouting through h... | [
"According to the order of time.",
"Accoding to the order of space.",
"By comparison.",
"By putting forward arguments to support an idea."
] |
What can we infer from the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We must do what we can to protect the plants because plants are very important for living things. Life could not go on if there were no plants. This is because plants can make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals and man cannot make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals get their food by eating plan... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high784.txt | We must do what we can to protect the plants because plants are very important for living things. Life could not go on if there were no plants. This is because plants can make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals and man cannot make food from air, water and sunlight. Animals get their food by eating plants and ot... | [
"Of all living things animals are most important",
"Spores are seeds",
"All fruits of flowering plants have seeds",
"Without plants, man will die out"
] |
What's the passage mainly about ? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1988, Mary Anderson was at the Miami airport checking in for a flight to Norway to be with her husband when she was told she wouldn't be able to check her luggage without paying a $100 surcharge .
Mary had no money as her new husband had left for Norway and she had no one else to call .
" I was completely... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16240.txt | In 1988, Mary Anderson was at the Miami airport checking in for a flight to Norway to be with her husband when she was told she wouldn't be able to check her luggage without paying a $100 surcharge .
Mary had no money as her new husband had left for Norway and she had no one else to call .
" I was completely desperat... | [
"A letter from Barack Obama",
"Mary's parents support Obama",
"Obama helped a stranger 20 years ago",
"Mary was lucky to get help at the airport"
] |
People can ask personal trainers for advice when they _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Sunshine Sports Center One of the most modern sports centers in town, the Sunshine Sports Center is not just a sports club but much more!
With a swimming pool for adults and teens, and a smaller one for children, our center has something for all the members of the family.Parents can relax while children pla... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12647.txt | Sunshine Sports Center One of the most modern sports centers in town, the Sunshine Sports Center is not just a sports club but much more!
With a swimming pool for adults and teens, and a smaller one for children, our center has something for all the members of the family.Parents can relax while children play in the ... | [
"build strength",
"sign up",
"learn to swim",
"play basketball"
] |
Who use the game to make decisions and solve problems according to this passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do you know the game "Rock, paper or scissors"? Maybe you think it's just a simple game for children. But in fact, some adults use it to make decisions and solve their problems. It is also popular in many countries.
There are different stories about the history of the game. But many people believe the game ca... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle666.txt | Do you know the game "Rock, paper or scissors"? Maybe you think it's just a simple game for children. But in fact, some adults use it to make decisions and solve their problems. It is also popular in many countries.
There are different stories about the history of the game. But many people believe the game came from J... | [
"Children.",
"Some adults.",
"Students.",
"The old."
] |
How many websites arrange arts and crafts ideas by age? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Arts and crafts projects for children aren't always easy to get. If you're looking for some new arts and crafts ideas to keep your kids entertained at home, you can find many Internet sources. Here's a quick look at some online sources of how-to, try-this, and have-fun arts and crafts for kids.
Website 1: Am... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23796.txt | Arts and crafts projects for children aren't always easy to get. If you're looking for some new arts and crafts ideas to keep your kids entertained at home, you can find many Internet sources. Here's a quick look at some online sources of how-to, try-this, and have-fun arts and crafts for kids.
Website 1: Amazing Mom... | [
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5"
] |
What happened to the author's friend after she ruined her dad's car? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We lived in a very quiet neighborhood. One evening I heard a loud crash in the street. Earlier that evening my wife had asked me to go to the store to get some soft drinks. It seemed like this would be a good time to let my teenage daughter Holly practice her driving, so I sent her to the store in my truck. At... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5129.txt | We lived in a very quiet neighborhood. One evening I heard a loud crash in the street. Earlier that evening my wife had asked me to go to the store to get some soft drinks. It seemed like this would be a good time to let my teenage daughter Holly practice her driving, so I sent her to the store in my truck. At dinner m... | [
"She suffered physical pain for a long time.",
"She lost the courage to drive.",
"Her father kicked her out of the house.",
"Her father was violent towards her."
] |
According to the passage, watercolour painting was put back in England because _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Watercolour is the oldest paints known. It dates back to the early cave men who discovered they could add lifelike qualities to drawings of animals and other figures on the walls of caves by mixing the natural colours found in the earth with water.
Fresco , one of the greatest of all art forms, is done with w... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11732.txt | Watercolour is the oldest paints known. It dates back to the early cave men who discovered they could add lifelike qualities to drawings of animals and other figures on the walls of caves by mixing the natural colours found in the earth with water.
Fresco , one of the greatest of all art forms, is done with watercolou... | [
"it was easy to use outdoors",
"it was a strong medium",
"it was extremely bright in colour",
"it was suited to popular tastes"
] |
What was found about fights among siblings? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How is it that siblings can turn out so differently? One answer is that in fact each sibling grows up in a different family. The firstborn is, for a while, an only child, and therefore has a completely different experience of the parents than those born later. The next child is, for a while, the youngest, un... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high487.txt | How is it that siblings can turn out so differently? One answer is that in fact each sibling grows up in a different family. The firstborn is, for a while, an only child, and therefore has a completely different experience of the parents than those born later. The next child is, for a while, the youngest, until the s... | [
"Siblings hated fighting and loved playing.",
"Siblings in some families fought frequently.",
"Sibling fights led to bad sibling relationships.",
"Siblings learned to get on together from fights."
] |
What the International Olympic Committee(IOC)were concerned about is that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
All the 6,000 medals for the 2008 Olympic Games have arrived in the capital from the Shanhai Mint,ready for their debut on August 8.For the,first time in Olympic history,the medals for the Beijing Games mix metal and jade.
The technology of inlaying jade into metal can date back to the Han Dynasty almost 2,000... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16791.txt | All the 6,000 medals for the 2008 Olympic Games have arrived in the capital from the Shanhai Mint,ready for their debut on August 8.For the,first time in Olympic history,the medals for the Beijing Games mix metal and jade.
The technology of inlaying jade into metal can date back to the Han Dynasty almost 2,000 years ag... | [
"the medals will be worth less",
"the medals are too difficult to make",
"competitors don't like the design",
"jade is fragile and easy to break up"
] |
The purpose of the passage is to _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was once a rich old _ ) in England who lived a very rich life. When King John, who was the worst king that England ever had, heard of the way in which the abbot lived, he decided to stop it. So he sent for the old man and said, "Your fault is clear, and unless you can answer me three questions within two... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21511.txt | There was once a rich old _ ) in England who lived a very rich life. When King John, who was the worst king that England ever had, heard of the way in which the abbot lived, he decided to stop it. So he sent for the old man and said, "Your fault is clear, and unless you can answer me three questions within two weeks, y... | [
"tell us an interesting story",
"think highly of the old abbot",
"answer three difficult questions",
"show how cruel King John was"
] |
One will do all of the following while listening to music EXCEPT _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Music is magic! Music speaks louder than words and it is a "language" that the whole world can understand. A piece of music can produce a response in the heart and mind. Like feeling an electrical current or receiving a personal radio signal, music has a spiritual effect on a person. Different kinds of music i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13988.txt | Music is magic! Music speaks louder than words and it is a "language" that the whole world can understand. A piece of music can produce a response in the heart and mind. Like feeling an electrical current or receiving a personal radio signal, music has a spiritual effect on a person. Different kinds of music influence ... | [
"feeling very refreshed",
"having emotional changes",
"painting some vivid pictures",
"feeling inspired by the composer"
] |
What can we conclude from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A chocolate printer that allows sweet lovers to create 3D desserts by themselves is to go on sale at a cost of 2,500 pounds.
The machine squirts out chocolate and, via computer instructions, allows the user to build any shape they like out of the food. But makers Choc Edge have missed the Easter rush. Even s... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high833.txt | A chocolate printer that allows sweet lovers to create 3D desserts by themselves is to go on sale at a cost of 2,500 pounds.
The machine squirts out chocolate and, via computer instructions, allows the user to build any shape they like out of the food. But makers Choc Edge have missed the Easter rush. Even so, they h... | [
"The printer sold well during last Easter.",
"The technology of 3D printing promises a good future.",
"The printer was perfected and went on sale many years ago.",
"It's the first time that the technology has been used in industry."
] |
.Linda's room is _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is Linda's room. It's a nice room. It's very clean . I can see a brown bed. A photo of a boy is on the wall . Can you see a brown desk? Yes, it's in the room, on the left . A green chair is on the floor. Some books and blue pens are on the desk. Linda's lamp is on the desk, too. It's a pink lamp.
Where i... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5832.txt | This is Linda's room. It's a nice room. It's very clean . I can see a brown bed. A photo of a boy is on the wall . Can you see a brown desk? Yes, it's in the room, on the left . A green chair is on the floor. Some books and blue pens are on the desk. Linda's lamp is on the desk, too. It's a pink lamp.
Where is Linda? ... | [
"not nice",
"not clean",
"nice and clean",
"not clean or nice"
] |
The passage is mainly about _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We do not know exactly how many whales there are in the sea because we can't count them. But we believe at the beginning of the eighteenth century there were 105,000 humpback whales and 120,000 right whales. At the beginning of the twentieth century there were 75,000 humpbacks and 80,000 rights.
Since 1900 the... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7539.txt | We do not know exactly how many whales there are in the sea because we can't count them. But we believe at the beginning of the eighteenth century there were 105,000 humpback whales and 120,000 right whales. At the beginning of the twentieth century there were 75,000 humpbacks and 80,000 rights.
Since 1900 their number... | [
"the number of humpback whales",
"the number of right whales",
"hunting whales",
"the necessity of protecting whales"
] |
Which of the following is not Magdalena Smith's opinion? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The following are letters to the editor of a school newspaper.
Dear editor,
I'd like to express my opinion about grades. Students should be allowed to study without worrying about grades. Fortunately, most educators are becoming aware of the fact that students have different interests and abiliti... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18439.txt | The following are letters to the editor of a school newspaper.
Dear editor,
I'd like to express my opinion about grades. Students should be allowed to study without worrying about grades. Fortunately, most educators are becoming aware of the fact that students have different interests and abilities. I und... | [
"Grades should not be used to measure a person's success.",
"Students may give up the chance to learn music and sports for grades.",
"Students' creativity may not be developed for grades.",
"Grades should be taken away at once."
] |
It can be inferred from the text that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Imagine picking apples on Christmas or going skating on May Day. What about going for a swim on Thanksgiving? Without Leap Day ,which takes place every four years, that could happen.
Our calendar is normally 365 days long. It was created to match the cycles of the seasons. But Roman ruler Julius Caesar noticed... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14216.txt | Imagine picking apples on Christmas or going skating on May Day. What about going for a swim on Thanksgiving? Without Leap Day ,which takes place every four years, that could happen.
Our calendar is normally 365 days long. It was created to match the cycles of the seasons. But Roman ruler Julius Caesar noticed a proble... | [
"the earth circles the sun in exactly 365 days",
"Gregorian calendar is more scientific than Caesar's",
"Pope's calendar has been used for 3,000 years",
"Caesar added an extra day to every February"
] |
When does the idea "Life is over" come into being? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everyone, please imagine, a big explosion breaks out as the plane takes us high in the sky. The plane is full of smoke and the engine sounds scary. Two minutes later, the engines are turned off. We are now sitting in a plane with no sound. And we can see: Life is over.
That really happened. In January 2009, I ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7748.txt | Everyone, please imagine, a big explosion breaks out as the plane takes us high in the sky. The plane is full of smoke and the engine sounds scary. Two minutes later, the engines are turned off. We are now sitting in a plane with no sound. And we can see: Life is over.
That really happened. In January 2009, I had a fro... | [
"Exactly during the explosion.",
"When the plane was full of smoke.",
"Before the engines sounded scary.",
"When the engines were turned off."
] |
The passage is meant to tell us---- | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a cold evening,the night before Halloween,when something happened in my town that no one will ever forget. During lunchtime at school,some girls who were my brother's friends told him about a plan that they had to toilet paper a guy's house. They had already been playing pranks on this guy,and they wer... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21690.txt | It was a cold evening,the night before Halloween,when something happened in my town that no one will ever forget. During lunchtime at school,some girls who were my brother's friends told him about a plan that they had to toilet paper a guy's house. They had already been playing pranks on this guy,and they were laughin... | [
"Never speed",
"Never play pranks",
"Think before you act",
"Well begun,half done"
] |
What does the writer want to tell us in this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A horse doesn't think she is beautiful. She goes to see the God, "My God! Thanks for giving me a beautiful body, but I want to be more beautiful."
The God says, "What do you want to be like?"
The horse says, "If you can make my neck a little longer, my upper body will be more beautiful. And if you can make my ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7634.txt | A horse doesn't think she is beautiful. She goes to see the God, "My God! Thanks for giving me a beautiful body, but I want to be more beautiful."
The God says, "What do you want to be like?"
The horse says, "If you can make my neck a little longer, my upper body will be more beautiful. And if you can make my legs much... | [
"To do more sports.",
"Not to be beautiful.",
"Not to ask others for help.",
"Not to ask others for more and more."
] |
What side of the author matters a lot to Super according to him? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
We met in a crowded showroom fifteen years ago. As I inched forward I eyed him with suspicion, unsure what to make of this stranger.A salesman made the proper introductions and although we got to know each other, I didn't trust him. I call him Super. I would find myself staring at him, wondering what secrets h... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18746.txt | We met in a crowded showroom fifteen years ago. As I inched forward I eyed him with suspicion, unsure what to make of this stranger.A salesman made the proper introductions and although we got to know each other, I didn't trust him. I call him Super. I would find myself staring at him, wondering what secrets he held.
I... | [
"His salary and his family member.",
"His success in his work and life.",
"His looks and his clothes.",
"Nothing."
] |
What can be learned about Swiss watch industry from the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was seven my father gave me a Timex, my first watch. I loved it, wore it for years, and haven't had another one since it stopped ticking a decade ago. Why? Because I don't need one. I have a mobile phone and I'm always near someone with an iPod or something like that. All these devices tell the time--wh... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2998.txt | When I was seven my father gave me a Timex, my first watch. I loved it, wore it for years, and haven't had another one since it stopped ticking a decade ago. Why? Because I don't need one. I have a mobile phone and I'm always near someone with an iPod or something like that. All these devices tell the time--which is wh... | [
"It's hard for the industry to beat its competitors.",
"It targets rich people as its potential customers.",
"It wastes a huge amount of money in advertising.",
"It's easy for the industry to reinvent cheap watches."
] |
This passage is about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I' m Eric. Welcome to our classroom. You can see a nice classroom. A blackboard is on the wall. A map of China and a map of the world are on the wall, too. The map of China is old. But the map of the world is new. There is a teacher's desk. An eraser and a ruler are on it.
There are two doors in the wall. Som... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6218.txt | I' m Eric. Welcome to our classroom. You can see a nice classroom. A blackboard is on the wall. A map of China and a map of the world are on the wall, too. The map of China is old. But the map of the world is new. There is a teacher's desk. An eraser and a ruler are on it.
There are two doors in the wall. Some brooms ... | [
"our room",
"our classroom",
"my bedroom",
"our school"
] |
Which of the following is TRUE about the author? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I received a call today asking if I would be willing to bring food to a family in need. The mother was having a major operation and would be lying down for several weeks. Of course, I responded with an immediate "Yes!". As I planned the meal in my head, I reflected on how many times over the years I had been a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5182.txt | I received a call today asking if I would be willing to bring food to a family in need. The mother was having a major operation and would be lying down for several weeks. Of course, I responded with an immediate "Yes!". As I planned the meal in my head, I reflected on how many times over the years I had been asked to p... | [
"Her mother died when she was in hospital.",
"She didn't get enough food during her pregnancy.",
"She received food as well as comfort in her hard times.",
"She thinks offering food is the best way to show love."
] |
What's the text mainly about? . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
London used to be "foggy" for the same reason that cities like Beijing' or Chongqing are "foggy~ today. The "fog was in fact smog, a mixture of smoke and fog. In other words, it was made by air pollution In London, some of this pollution came from factories, but much of it came from the coal that people burn... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5216.txt | London used to be "foggy" for the same reason that cities like Beijing' or Chongqing are "foggy~ today. The "fog was in fact smog, a mixture of smoke and fog. In other words, it was made by air pollution In London, some of this pollution came from factories, but much of it came from the coal that people burnt in thei... | [
"Air pollution in Beijing and Chongqing.",
"Air pollution in London",
"Air pollution: different cities, different ways",
"Coal burning."
] |
Marjorie works as a baker. Every day, she makes twice as many cakes as she did the day before. On the sixth day, she makes 320 cakes. How many cakes did Marjorie make on the first day? | As the number of cakes doubles each day, Marjorie must have made 320 cakes / 2 = <<320/2=160>>160 cakes on the fifth day.
So on the fourth day, she must have made 160 cakes / 2 = <<160/2=80>>80 cakes.
This means that on the third day, she made 80 cakes / 2 = <<80/2=40>>40 cakes.
On the second day, she made 40 cakes / 2... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Marjorie works as a baker. Every day, she makes twice as many cakes as she did the day before. On the sixth day, she makes 320 cakes. How many cakes did Marjorie make on the first day? | As the number of cakes doubles each day, Marjorie must have made 320 cakes / 2 = <<320/2=160>>160 cakes on the fifth day.
So on the fourth day, she must have made 160 cakes / 2 = <<160/2=80>>80 cakes.
This means that on the third day, she made 80 cakes / 2 = <<80/2=40>>40 cakes.
On the second day, she made 40 cakes / 2... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which of the following is NOT true? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Experts have put forward detailed plans for a tunnel to join Taiwan with the Chinese mainland.
The shortest proposed route would be 126 kilometers--more than twice the length of the English Channel Tunnel.And the longest proposed route would be 207 kilometers.
A recent conference in xiamen,Fujian Province brou... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20016.txt | Experts have put forward detailed plans for a tunnel to join Taiwan with the Chinese mainland.
The shortest proposed route would be 126 kilometers--more than twice the length of the English Channel Tunnel.And the longest proposed route would be 207 kilometers.
A recent conference in xiamen,Fujian Province brought toget... | [
"Universities both at home and abroad have sponsored the plan.",
"If the project is completed,the world's longest tunnel will appear. .",
"You can't reach Taiwanfrom the mainland directly at present.",
"The starting point of the proposed tunnel is in Fujian."
] |
The probable reason for Big Ben stopping ticking for 90 minutes is _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Big Ben, one of London's best-known landmarks, which is famous for its accuracy and chimes ,stopped ticking for 90 minutes, an engineer said Saturday.
Officials do not know why the 147-year-old clock on the banks of the River Thames stopped at 10:07 p.m. Friday. It continued keeping time, but stopped again at ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21351.txt | Big Ben, one of London's best-known landmarks, which is famous for its accuracy and chimes ,stopped ticking for 90 minutes, an engineer said Saturday.
Officials do not know why the 147-year-old clock on the banks of the River Thames stopped at 10:07 p.m. Friday. It continued keeping time, but stopped again at 10:20 p.m... | [
"high temperature",
"low temperature",
"broken machine",
"heavy snow"
] |
Cristine bought a dozen lemons and gave 1/4 of them to her neighbor. How many lemons does Cristine have left? | Cristine bought 1 x 12 = <<1*12=12>>12 lemons.
She gave 12 x 1/4 = <<12*1/4=3>>3 lemons to her neighbor.
So, Cristine is left with 12 - 3 = <<12-3=9>>9 lemons.
#### 9 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Cristine bought a dozen lemons and gave 1/4 of them to her neighbor. How many lemons does Cristine have left? | Cristine bought 1 x 12 = <<1*12=12>>12 lemons.
She gave 12 x 1/4 = <<12*1/4=3>>3 lemons to her neighbor.
So, Cristine is left with 12 - 3 = <<12-3=9>>9 lemons.
#### 9 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Where do you find the greatest biodiversity? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Where do you find the greatest biodiversity? | in the tropics | science | null | null | null | at the poles | in shallow lakes | in the tundra | in the tropics | It is not yet clear why biodiversity increases closer to the equator, but hypotheses include the greater age of the ecosystems in the tropics versus temperate regions, which were largely devoid of life or drastically impoverished during the last ice age. The greater age provides more time for speciation. Another possib... | null | null | null |
It can be inferred from the example of the billboard that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Close relationships, thought to help communication by giving speakers a common context, are actually more likely to make _ when strangers are involved, a new study suggests.
Because close colleagues and friends already share so much common knowledge that they often use short, ambiguous messages which can lea... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20916.txt | Close relationships, thought to help communication by giving speakers a common context, are actually more likely to make _ when strangers are involved, a new study suggests.
Because close colleagues and friends already share so much common knowledge that they often use short, ambiguous messages which can lead to misu... | [
"most people know what LSD usually refers to",
"local people would not misunderstand the meaning of LSD",
"the writer of the sign means to play jokes on those attending the concert",
"people sometimes ignore the limitation of shared knowledge"
] |
According to the passage, no city in _ is chosen as the top 20 happiest cities in China. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People's Daily Online 07:57, March 13, 2014
According to "China's Economic Life Survey 2013-2014", reported by CCTV (China Central Television) on March 4, 20 cities in China has been chosen as the happiest cities in the country. The China's Economic Life Survey, sponsored by CCTV, the National Bureau of Sta... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2836.txt | People's Daily Online 07:57, March 13, 2014
According to "China's Economic Life Survey 2013-2014", reported by CCTV (China Central Television) on March 4, 20 cities in China has been chosen as the happiest cities in the country. The China's Economic Life Survey, sponsored by CCTV, the National Bureau of Statistics, ... | [
"Zhejiang Province",
"Jiangxi Province",
"Shanxi Province",
"Hubei Province"
] |
Why are girls unhappier than boys during puberty? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What makes us happy?
For 15-year-old Ellie Wilson from London, going through the turbulent period between childhood and adulthood is "a pain". However, she also enjoys happy times with friends, even though they have a lot of arguments.
"The thing about me and my friends is that one minute we're up and then t... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22441.txt | What makes us happy?
For 15-year-old Ellie Wilson from London, going through the turbulent period between childhood and adulthood is "a pain". However, she also enjoys happy times with friends, even though they have a lot of arguments.
"The thing about me and my friends is that one minute we're up and then the next w... | [
"Because they are more likely to be under pressure.",
"Because they receive more attention from their parents.",
"Because they have less sense of belonging at that time.",
"Because they experience bigger physical changes than boys."
] |
What will help if Meera wants to build trust with her mother-in-law, according to the mother? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The entire house was lit with lights. It was Meera's wedding the next day. Seema walked to her daughter's bedroom. Meera was not there, so she left the envelope on Meera's bed and went away. When Meera came out of the bathroom, her eyes fell on the envelope. She picked it up and opened it. Sitting on the be... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17055.txt | The entire house was lit with lights. It was Meera's wedding the next day. Seema walked to her daughter's bedroom. Meera was not there, so she left the envelope on Meera's bed and went away. When Meera came out of the bathroom, her eyes fell on the envelope. She picked it up and opened it. Sitting on the bed, she st... | [
"Living with her.",
"Cooking meals instead of her.",
"Making compromises with her.",
"Accepting her help in the kitchen."
] |
According to this passage, what causes the inequality in the workplace? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Men and women are still treated unequally in the workplace. Women continue to earn less, on average, for the same performance. Research has shown that both conscious and subconscious biases contribute to this problem. But we've discovered another source of inequality: Women often don't get what they want an... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5391.txt | Men and women are still treated unequally in the workplace. Women continue to earn less, on average, for the same performance. Research has shown that both conscious and subconscious biases contribute to this problem. But we've discovered another source of inequality: Women often don't get what they want and deserve... | [
"social bias",
"women's poorer working ability",
"women's worse academic background",
"women's less negotiating"
] |
What is the best title for the passage? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Trip 1 Black bear Count
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours.... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16613.txt | Trip 1 Black bear Count
There have been fires in this area in the last few years and the Office of the National Park is not sure how many black bears are still living. Some bears have been seen since the fires, and the Office has asked for young people to help count them. The entire trip will last three hours. Bookings... | [
"Adventure Travel in America",
"Discovery Trips in the Blue Mountains",
"Interesting Trips in the East of the USA",
"Hunting around the Great Mountains"
] |
One of the advantages of the conventional schools is that the students _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In most countries in the world, governments require children to attend schools in which trained teachers are responsible for educating the children using an approved curriculum. However, a sharply increasing number of parents believe that it is much better for their children to be educated at home by the peopl... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6932.txt | In most countries in the world, governments require children to attend schools in which trained teachers are responsible for educating the children using an approved curriculum. However, a sharply increasing number of parents believe that it is much better for their children to be educated at home by the people who kno... | [
"have to meet each other every day",
"will be independent of their educational needs",
"can develop their practical skills",
"have a better chance of going to college"
] |
Why did Holt go to the baby sign language workshop? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
What if our babies could somehow tell us what they're thinking about, what they want, and what makes them unhappy? Robyn Holt, researcher for Baby Talk New Zealand, says they can. Holt heard about baby sign language through an advertisement and decided to go along to a workshop .
"Sign language is something t... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high14407.txt | What if our babies could somehow tell us what they're thinking about, what they want, and what makes them unhappy? Robyn Holt, researcher for Baby Talk New Zealand, says they can. Holt heard about baby sign language through an advertisement and decided to go along to a workshop .
"Sign language is something that's alw... | [
"To entertain her own children.",
"To better understand babies' needs.",
"To help babies with language problems.",
"To develop a new system of sign language."
] |
When it comes to resume writing, it is best to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Interest in pursuing international careers has soared (increased sharply) in recent years, enhanced by chronic (lasting) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talents.
Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons.... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4836.txt | Interest in pursuing international careers has soared (increased sharply) in recent years, enhanced by chronic (lasting) personnel shortages that are causing companies to search beyond their home borders for talents.
Professionals seek career experience outside of their home countries for a variety of reasons. They may... | [
"learn about the company's hiring process",
"follow appropriate guidelines for job hunting",
"take cultural factors into consideration",
"know the employer's personal likes and dislikes"
] |
The harbour survived the storm owing to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was a Sunday and the heavy storm had lasted all night. The morning after the storm, though, was beautiful: blue skies, warm air and a calm, inviting sea touching the shore gently.
My father realized it was a good day for fishing and invited my sister and me to go with him. I was only 14 and fishing had neve... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high902.txt | It was a Sunday and the heavy storm had lasted all night. The morning after the storm, though, was beautiful: blue skies, warm air and a calm, inviting sea touching the shore gently.
My father realized it was a good day for fishing and invited my sister and me to go with him. I was only 14 and fishing had never been my... | [
"the shape of the harbour",
"the arms of the bay",
"the still water in the channel",
"the long coast line"
] |
Tom has only been getting 6 hours of sleep a day. He increases that by 1/3. How many hours of sleep does he get per night? | He increases his sleep by 6/3=<<6/3=2>>2 hour per night
So he now gets 6+2=<<6+2=8>>8 hours of sleep per night
#### 8 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Tom has only been getting 6 hours of sleep a day. He increases that by 1/3. How many hours of sleep does he get per night? | He increases his sleep by 6/3=<<6/3=2>>2 hour per night
So he now gets 6+2=<<6+2=8>>8 hours of sleep per night
#### 8 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Which is the best title of this passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dou Kou, a Chinese boy, is called "the youngest writer in the world" .He has written 3 books now.
Dou Kou was born in Jiangsu Province in 1994. When he was 7 months old, his parents started working in over 30 different cities, such as Xi'an and Shenzhen .This kind of life gave him things to think
and write abo... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle8219.txt | Dou Kou, a Chinese boy, is called "the youngest writer in the world" .He has written 3 books now.
Dou Kou was born in Jiangsu Province in 1994. When he was 7 months old, his parents started working in over 30 different cities, such as Xi'an and Shenzhen .This kind of life gave him things to think
and write about.
When ... | [
"Three Books by a Child",
"How to Write Fairy Tales",
"How Clever the Boy is",
"Dou Kou, the Youngest Writer"
] |
What's the main idea of the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In Kenya, educational and career opportunities are almost non-existent for people born with physical challenges. They face many forms of discrimination -- including beliefs that their condition was caused by a curse. But one father whose son Brain was born deaf, mute and blind aims to change all that. Joseph S... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high21097.txt | In Kenya, educational and career opportunities are almost non-existent for people born with physical challenges. They face many forms of discrimination -- including beliefs that their condition was caused by a curse. But one father whose son Brain was born deaf, mute and blind aims to change all that. Joseph Shiroko st... | [
"There are non-existent opportunities for the disabled in Kenya.",
"Joseph Shiroko started a new school four years ago.",
"Brian Resource Centre teaches the disabled skills to support themselves.",
"The baby clothes the disabled students knit are well-known in Kenya."
] |
In writing the passage, the author mainly shows us _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My mother was a household servant. Through her work, she observed that successful people spent a lot more time reading than they did watching television. She announced that my brother and I could only watch two to three pre-selected TV programs during the week. With our free time, we had to read two books each... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10932.txt | My mother was a household servant. Through her work, she observed that successful people spent a lot more time reading than they did watching television. She announced that my brother and I could only watch two to three pre-selected TV programs during the week. With our free time, we had to read two books each from the... | [
"the happy relationships in his family",
"the benefits of reading for young children",
"the importance of formal education for adults",
"his mother's great influence on his development"
] |
For what purpose is the Screenfridge made? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When Rikke Dausen in prefix = st1 /Denmarkgoes to get some milk from the fridge, she has trouble getting past the refrigerator door. But it's not because of any physical obstruction. It's usually because the PC monitor in her refrigerator's door has informed her that a new email message has arrived.
Rik... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19289.txt | When Rikke Dausen in prefix = st1 /Denmarkgoes to get some milk from the fridge, she has trouble getting past the refrigerator door. But it's not because of any physical obstruction. It's usually because the PC monitor in her refrigerator's door has informed her that a new email message has arrived.
Rikke and he... | [
"To improve the email service.",
"To make refrigerators more useful.",
"To help those who cannot use computers.",
"To make it easier to use computers."
] |
What would be the best title for the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A young man named Matt Vongsykeo, 14-year-old, has saved a baby from the wreckage of a car. The four-month-old baby boy, found hanging in his capsule when Vongsykeo climbed into the car in Melbourne's Springvale, escaped serious injury and was taken to hospital.
But the child's 33-year-old mother,... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22948.txt | A young man named Matt Vongsykeo, 14-year-old, has saved a baby from the wreckage of a car. The four-month-old baby boy, found hanging in his capsule when Vongsykeo climbed into the car in Melbourne's Springvale, escaped serious injury and was taken to hospital.
But the child's 33-year-old mother, from End... | [
"A woman lost her life in a car crash",
"A traffic accident in Springvale",
"A young man saved a baby after car crash",
"A young man did what he should do"
] |
Karl Fleming recovered with the help of _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Karl Fleming joined the military because he needed a change in his life. He had a successful career with a shipping company but he wanted to do something more. He found that something in the U.S. army. Fleming began his service in 2009 and never looked back.
A few years later, Fleming volunteered to go to Afgh... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9240.txt | Karl Fleming joined the military because he needed a change in his life. He had a successful career with a shipping company but he wanted to do something more. He found that something in the U.S. army. Fleming began his service in 2009 and never looked back.
A few years later, Fleming volunteered to go to Afghanistan. ... | [
"an experienced bodyguard",
"a well-trained dog",
"a laboratory engineer",
"a military officer"
] |
What isn't mentioned about the future in 2050 in the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Will life in the future be better, worse or the same as now? Futurologists predict that life will probably be very different in 2050.
First of all, it seems that TV channels will have disappeared by 2050. A computer will send the program directly to the television. On TV screen appear holograms , which are pic... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2531.txt | Will life in the future be better, worse or the same as now? Futurologists predict that life will probably be very different in 2050.
First of all, it seems that TV channels will have disappeared by 2050. A computer will send the program directly to the television. On TV screen appear holograms , which are pictures wit... | [
"Technology.",
"Medicine.",
"Movies.",
"Agriculture."
] |
Do you know who mentioned "on country, two systems" according to the passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
1. The family planning policy ("") was introduced in 1979 to solve the population problems. Most couples could have only one child except some special families and those in some special areas.
2. Usually, all around good student, which was called "thricegood", was given to the students who were virtuous , tale... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6018.txt | 1. The family planning policy ("") was introduced in 1979 to solve the population problems. Most couples could have only one child except some special families and those in some special areas.
2. Usually, all around good student, which was called "thricegood", was given to the students who were virtuous , talented and... | [
"Deng Xiaoping.",
"Hu Jintao.",
"Mao Zedong.",
"Jiang Zemin."
] |
What'sthemonthly rent ofthe property? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
THELANDLORD Mrs Gloria Black of 6 Sutton Road,Cambridge CB5 7AQ THE TENANTMarinaKahn
PROPERTY 24a WoodRoad, CambridgeCB2 8BG
TOGETHER WITH CONTENTS (fixtures, furniture and equipment) specified in the inventory
(attached)
TERMfrom 1 st January 20 _ to 31 st December20 _ (12months)
RENTPS500 per calendarmonth, ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high23261.txt | THELANDLORD Mrs Gloria Black of 6 Sutton Road,Cambridge CB5 7AQ THE TENANTMarinaKahn
PROPERTY 24a WoodRoad, CambridgeCB2 8BG
TOGETHER WITH CONTENTS (fixtures, furniture and equipment) specified in the inventory
(attached)
TERMfrom 1 st January 20 _ to 31 st December20 _ (12months)
RENTPS500 per calendarmonth, payablein... | [
"PS500.",
"PS575.",
"PS1000.",
"PS1500."
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Koala bears as pets might be appealing to many of us. However, there are quite a few points to consider even before thinking of adopting one.
Koala bears are one of the most lovely Australian animals. In certain cases where the koala has been raised by hand, they have turned out to be quite affectionate pets. ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5406.txt | Koala bears as pets might be appealing to many of us. However, there are quite a few points to consider even before thinking of adopting one.
Koala bears are one of the most lovely Australian animals. In certain cases where the koala has been raised by hand, they have turned out to be quite affectionate pets. These peo... | [
"koala bears tend to live in groups",
"koala bear care can be very demanding",
"koala bears are not particular about their food",
"koala bears are the No. 1 threatened animal in the US"
] |
Which of the following statements is NOT mentioned by the author? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Rich or poor, we all have problems: that unfaithful mate, that irritating colleague, that persistent disease, the investment that is turning into a huge loss. How do we remain calm, positive and even elegant in the face of all these difficulties of life?
That following suggestions may help.
It comes ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19185.txt | Rich or poor, we all have problems: that unfaithful mate, that irritating colleague, that persistent disease, the investment that is turning into a huge loss. How do we remain calm, positive and even elegant in the face of all these difficulties of life?
That following suggestions may help.
It comes with the ... | [
"Helping others will make it easier for us to solve our own difficulties.",
"We can learn to see life from a fresh light.",
"We should have confidence in our cause so that we won't give in easily.",
"We should not be overwhelmed by problems in our life."
] |
We can infer from the results of the research that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Women work harder than men at university and get better degrees as a result, according to a study at Brunel University.
The research, which followed 200 students for four years, found that women consistently outperformed men in their studies even though they had started their courses with almost identical A-le... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5663.txt | Women work harder than men at university and get better degrees as a result, according to a study at Brunel University.
The research, which followed 200 students for four years, found that women consistently outperformed men in their studies even though they had started their courses with almost identical A-level grade... | [
"women do better both at school and at university",
"female students are more likely to ask for and receive support from their professors",
"compared with men, women are in an unfavorable condition in the male-dominated world",
"it's easier for women to get rises in pay and promotion"
] |
Which of the following can best show the theme of this text? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mrs. Amatuli was my teacher in the fourth grade. One day at lunch time,I was getting ready to eat my same old tuna fish sandwich and suddenly Mrs. Amatuli asked me if she could buy my sandwich from me. She explained that I could use the money to buy a hot lunch from the cafeteria.
I was thrilled. I never bough... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2316.txt | Mrs. Amatuli was my teacher in the fourth grade. One day at lunch time,I was getting ready to eat my same old tuna fish sandwich and suddenly Mrs. Amatuli asked me if she could buy my sandwich from me. She explained that I could use the money to buy a hot lunch from the cafeteria.
I was thrilled. I never bought my lunc... | [
"It is hard to please all.",
"Better to give than to receive.",
"Love makes the world go around.",
"The more you offer,the more you are rewarded."
] |
Who would agree with Barackalypse on this matter? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
U.S. Bottled Water Sales Are Booming Again Despite Opposition
Despite organized anti-bottled-water campaigns across the country and a noisy debate about bottled water's environmental impact, Americans are buying more bottled water than ever.
Why do so many people seem to think they should have any input on wha... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4918.txt | U.S. Bottled Water Sales Are Booming Again Despite Opposition
Despite organized anti-bottled-water campaigns across the country and a noisy debate about bottled water's environmental impact, Americans are buying more bottled water than ever.
Why do so many people seem to think they should have any input on what other A... | [
"Bdbr.",
"Norman619.",
"Yoyo.",
"Agmlauncher."
] |
What is the main reason for the author's spending $5,000 quickly? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Money management should be easy, right? You earn money. Then you use it to pay bills and taxes, donate some if you can and save some. I have paid out more than I earned in the past. I have been stingy occasionally and been sorry later. My biggest regret about money, however, is regarding savings.
When I was ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19123.txt | Money management should be easy, right? You earn money. Then you use it to pay bills and taxes, donate some if you can and save some. I have paid out more than I earned in the past. I have been stingy occasionally and been sorry later. My biggest regret about money, however, is regarding savings.
When I was 30 years ... | [
"He lived a life without strict budgeting.",
"His disabled family member needed assistance.",
"He ate rich food and wore name brand clothes.",
"He bought the necessities that his family needed."
] |
Which is the best title of this passage? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The tradition of birthday parties started a long time ago. There are some traditions that you can find almost anywhere, anytime, such as sending birthday cards, blowing out the candles on a birthday cake and singing the 'Happy Birthday' song. Others are only found for certain ages and in certain countries.
In ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high265.txt | The tradition of birthday parties started a long time ago. There are some traditions that you can find almost anywhere, anytime, such as sending birthday cards, blowing out the candles on a birthday cake and singing the 'Happy Birthday' song. Others are only found for certain ages and in certain countries.
In China, on... | [
"Birthday Traditions around the World",
"Chinese Birthday Celebrations",
"Japanese Special Celebration",
"The Drinking Age in Many Countries"
] |
According to Allen,why did the people do better with pets around when facing stressful tasks? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Science can't explain the power of pets,but many studies have shown that the company of pets can help lower blood pressure and raise chances of recovering from a heart attack,reduce loneliness and spread all-round good cheer.
Any owner will tell you how much joy a pet brings.For some.an animal provides more c... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high878.txt | Science can't explain the power of pets,but many studies have shown that the company of pets can help lower blood pressure and raise chances of recovering from a heart attack,reduce loneliness and spread all-round good cheer.
Any owner will tell you how much joy a pet brings.For some.an animal provides more comfort th... | [
"They have lower blood pressure.",
"They become more patient.",
"They are less nervous.",
"They are in higher spirits."
] |
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