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We know from the text that Gina _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When my sister Gina was born, she had a problem with her heart. Her heart was pretty bad in the beginning and she stayed in the hospital for a month. The first few years were very difficult because she was very sick. She had five operations before she was three years old. She had trouble walking, playing with ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11593.txt | When my sister Gina was born, she had a problem with her heart. Her heart was pretty bad in the beginning and she stayed in the hospital for a month. The first few years were very difficult because she was very sick. She had five operations before she was three years old. She had trouble walking, playing with other chi... | [
"experienced five operations in a month",
"got along well with other children",
"stayed in the hospital before three",
"was born with a heart disease"
] |
The study of how organisms develop is known as? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The study of how organisms develop is known as? | embryology | science | null | null | null | physics | ethology | botany | embryology | Some of the oldest evidence of evolution comes from embryology , the study of how organisms develop. An embryo is an animal or plant in its earliest stages of development. This means looking at a plant or animal before it is born or hatched. Centuries ago, people recognized that the embryos of many different species ha... | null | null | null |
Who was cleverer, the father or the son? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Once there was a rich man who lived with his wife and child.He loved the child so much that he sent him to Oxford university for two or three years.At the end of the first year at the university, this young student came home.He wanted a change.And he also wanted to tell his parents about Oxford.
It happened on... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1205.txt | Once there was a rich man who lived with his wife and child.He loved the child so much that he sent him to Oxford university for two or three years.At the end of the first year at the university, this young student came home.He wanted a change.And he also wanted to tell his parents about Oxford.
It happened one night t... | [
"Neither.",
"Both",
"Theson",
"Thefather"
] |
Different types of interference include destructive and what else? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Different types of interference include destructive and what else? | constructive | science | null | null | null | active | helpful | consistent | constructive | 2t = λ n / 2, 3λ n / 2, 5λ n / 2, … . To know whether interference is constructive or destructive, you must also determine if there is a phase change upon reflection. Thin film interference thus depends on film thickness, the wavelength of light, and the refractive indices. For white light incident on a film that varie... | null | null | null |
The fact that all living things share the same biochemical building blocks is molecular evidence of what theorized process? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | The fact that all living things share the same biochemical building blocks is molecular evidence of what theorized process? | evolution | science | null | null | null | generation | emergence | creation | evolution | Molecular evidence for evolution includes that all living things share the same biochemical building blocks. | null | null | null |
What percentage of Germany's electricity was generated by wind in 2013? _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Plans to expand wind energy into the most scenic parts of Germany are meeting increasing opposition across the country.
Anti-wind campaigners are angry that areas including the forests made famous by the tales of the Brothers Grimm are among the targets for new turbines . For the first time they have formed a... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high7232.txt | Plans to expand wind energy into the most scenic parts of Germany are meeting increasing opposition across the country.
Anti-wind campaigners are angry that areas including the forests made famous by the tales of the Brothers Grimm are among the targets for new turbines . For the first time they have formed a national... | [
"11%",
"22%",
"50%",
"60%"
] |
What does this passage mainly talk about? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
At the age of 16, Clara Barton was advised to become a teacher since she was quite shy. She taught in Massachusetts for ten years, and was invited to Bordentown, New Jersey to teach in a school. She saw that these communities needed _ education for their citizens, and she took action by creating a free school,... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8816.txt | At the age of 16, Clara Barton was advised to become a teacher since she was quite shy. She taught in Massachusetts for ten years, and was invited to Bordentown, New Jersey to teach in a school. She saw that these communities needed _ education for their citizens, and she took action by creating a free school, one of t... | [
"The history of American Civil War.",
"A general introduction to Clara Barton.",
"Clara Barton's contributions to the US.",
"The Establishment of the American Red Cross."
] |
The boy sent newspapers door to door in order to_. | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One day,a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by sending news-papers door to door,was so hungry that he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his courage when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked h... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19797.txt | One day,a poor boy who was trying to pay his way through school by sending news-papers door to door,was so hungry that he decided to beg for a meal at the next house.
However, he lost his courage when a lovely young woman opened the door. Instead of a meal he asked for a drink of water. She thought he looked hungry so ... | [
"support his poor family",
"become a famous doctor",
"thank the woman for her kindness",
"afford school education"
] |
Most American children go to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
American schools begin in September after the long summer holidays. There are two terms in a school year; the first term is from September to January, and the second is from February to June. Most American children go to public schools.
High school students study only four or five subjects at a time. They usua... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3824.txt | American schools begin in September after the long summer holidays. There are two terms in a school year; the first term is from September to January, and the second is from February to June. Most American children go to public schools.
High school students study only four or five subjects at a time. They usually go to... | [
"English schools",
"high schools",
"public schools",
"colleges"
] |
What do the students have to do before dinner? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Students who get tired of looking at the four walls of a classroom might like to take the nature course being offered by Carvel College again this summer. Groups of about a dozen students each, led by an experienced guide, will go on ten-day camping trips to the mountains to study the plants and animals that g... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7302.txt | Students who get tired of looking at the four walls of a classroom might like to take the nature course being offered by Carvel College again this summer. Groups of about a dozen students each, led by an experienced guide, will go on ten-day camping trips to the mountains to study the plants and animals that grow and l... | [
"Wash themselves up in a mountain lake.",
"Attend classes by the experienced guide.",
"Write about what they see along the trail.",
"Review what they learn through discussion."
] |
The author wrote this passage in order to _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
LEEDS, England--A Leeds University psychology professor is researching a course to help dozens of Britons forgive their enemies.
"The hate we hold within us is a cancer." Professor Ken Hart said, adding that holding in anger can lead to problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
More than 70 peopl... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5673.txt | LEEDS, England--A Leeds University psychology professor is researching a course to help dozens of Britons forgive their enemies.
"The hate we hold within us is a cancer." Professor Ken Hart said, adding that holding in anger can lead to problems such as high blood pressure and heart disease.
More than 70 people have be... | [
"persuade Britons to go to Hart's workshop",
"tell us the news about Hart's research",
"tell us how to run a workshop like Hart's",
"help us to look at all kinds of angers"
] |
It can be inferred from the passage that _ | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Moods, say the experts, are feelings that tend to become fixed, influencing one's outlook for hours, days or even weeks. That's great if your mood is a pleasant one, but a problem if you are sad, anxious, angry or simply lonely.
Perhaps the best way to deal with such moods is to talk them out; sometimes, thoug... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9734.txt | Moods, say the experts, are feelings that tend to become fixed, influencing one's outlook for hours, days or even weeks. That's great if your mood is a pleasant one, but a problem if you are sad, anxious, angry or simply lonely.
Perhaps the best way to deal with such moods is to talk them out; sometimes, though, there ... | [
"some drugs are more effective than physical exercises",
"a person does not need aerobic exercise if he is in a good mood",
"the best way to overcome a bad mood is to talk to oneself",
"when in a bad mood, one may not work very efficiently"
] |
What is the time of the year when this issue comes out? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is our last issue of the 2010-11 school year.Our cover story, on hair, may be more useful to your students than you suspect.They're in the process of building their identities and testing independence, so some big questions --should I shave, or wait? Will I go bald like my dad? --are front and center to t... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20370.txt | This is our last issue of the 2010-11 school year.Our cover story, on hair, may be more useful to your students than you suspect.They're in the process of building their identities and testing independence, so some big questions --should I shave, or wait? Will I go bald like my dad? --are front and center to them.We ho... | [
"January.",
"March.",
"June.",
"October"
] |
Mr. Yang brought many things except _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For many years, Yang Shanzhou was the local party secretary in a remote, mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province. Though he could live a better life in the city, he still decided to move even further into the mountains, and devoted himself to greening the land. He passed away in 2010, but his ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle398.txt | For many years, Yang Shanzhou was the local party secretary in a remote, mountainous village in southwest China's Yunnan Province. Though he could live a better life in the city, he still decided to move even further into the mountains, and devoted himself to greening the land. He passed away in 2010, but his story liv... | [
"green hills",
"hope",
"priceless legacy",
"hard life"
] |
Asthma affects what tiny branches into which the bronchi are divided? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Asthma affects what tiny branches into which the bronchi are divided? | bronchioles | science | null | null | null | platelets | macrophages | cilia | bronchioles | Asthma is a chronic illness in which the bronchioles, the tiny branches into which the bronchi are divided, become inflamed and narrow ( Figure below ). The muscles around the bronchioles contract, which narrows the airways. Large amounts of mucus are also made by the cells in the lungs. People with asthma have difficu... | null | null | null |
This year will be especially fun for Disney because _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mickey Mouse's ears are well known all over the world, and this year will be an especially fun one for Disney. The company is celebrating 60 years since its first theme park, Disneyland, opened in California, US in 1955.
Disney has opened many more parks all over the world since it made history in California. ... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7839.txt | Mickey Mouse's ears are well known all over the world, and this year will be an especially fun one for Disney. The company is celebrating 60 years since its first theme park, Disneyland, opened in California, US in 1955.
Disney has opened many more parks all over the world since it made history in California. Shanghai ... | [
"it is going to celebrate its 60th birthday",
"it's described as \"the Happiest Place on Earth\"",
"Americans have a special relationship with Disneyland",
"Mickey Mouse's ears are well known all over the world"
] |
Why does the writer often ask people such a question? Because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Here is a question I have often asked at dinner parties:
You're on an island with only one other person, your best friend. He's dying of cancer. In his final days, he tells you, "I have 100,000 dollars in a bank back home. When I die, make sure my son goes to medical school." Then he dies. But his son is a no-... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8885.txt | Here is a question I have often asked at dinner parties:
You're on an island with only one other person, your best friend. He's dying of cancer. In his final days, he tells you, "I have 100,000 dollars in a bank back home. When I die, make sure my son goes to medical school." Then he dies. But his son is a no-good play... | [
"he wants to find the answer for a research",
"he is interested in such a question",
"he likes to make fun of people at parties",
"he wants to offer people a topic in which everyone could say something"
] |
According to the passage, scientists studied rats in order to find _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Why Laughter Matters
Although most people believe that laughter is one of the nature's great treatments for a whole range of mental and physical diseases, it is still a serious scientific subject that researchers are trying to figure out.
"Laughter above all else is a social thing," says Baltimore neuroscienti... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18440.txt | Why Laughter Matters
Although most people believe that laughter is one of the nature's great treatments for a whole range of mental and physical diseases, it is still a serious scientific subject that researchers are trying to figure out.
"Laughter above all else is a social thing," says Baltimore neuroscientist, Rober... | [
"if they can laugh",
"if they like laughing",
"what laughter in rats produces",
"how rats react while being tickled"
] |
After Johnny Pions got ill, he had to _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One in 400 children in the United States has diabetes . And the most difficult thing for the young diabetic patients is that many of them don't have a clear idea when they need to take insulin(a drug used in treating diabetes).The parents of one Long Island boy found the perfect solution--Hero, a specially tra... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3631.txt | One in 400 children in the United States has diabetes . And the most difficult thing for the young diabetic patients is that many of them don't have a clear idea when they need to take insulin(a drug used in treating diabetes).The parents of one Long Island boy found the perfect solution--Hero, a specially trained dog ... | [
"carry insulin every day",
"go to hospital very often",
"sleep under the care of others",
"live with his family doctor"
] |
Which school team won the regional first prize in the first national basketball competition for high school students? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A group of senior high school students are playing outside on a basketball court. They are shouting with excitement. And they all have the same dream. They wish to play in the NBA, just like Huston Rocket's Yao Ming. "Someday, there will be more Chinese players like Yao in the NBA," said 15-year-old Xie Tao, a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6294.txt | A group of senior high school students are playing outside on a basketball court. They are shouting with excitement. And they all have the same dream. They wish to play in the NBA, just like Huston Rocket's Yao Ming. "Someday, there will be more Chinese players like Yao in the NBA," said 15-year-old Xie Tao, a senior 1... | [
"Shanghai No. 2 Middle School.",
"Beijing No. 22 Middle School.",
"Beijing No. 2 Middle School.",
"Shanghai No. 12 Middle School."
] |
The owner of the inn thought _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Can you think of a sentence? It has the word "and" five times, without any words in between? There is one at the end of this story.
There was an inn. It was called "The Horse and Cart". Many people came to have a drink and chat with each other after work. It had a sign outside it, and there was a horse, a cart... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3370.txt | Can you think of a sentence? It has the word "and" five times, without any words in between? There is one at the end of this story.
There was an inn. It was called "The Horse and Cart". Many people came to have a drink and chat with each other after work. It had a sign outside it, and there was a horse, a cart and some... | [
"the letters on the sign were too large",
"the letters on the sign were bad",
"there were too little space between the letters on the sign",
"the letters on the sign were too far away from each other"
] |
What kinds of rocks can change and become new types of rocks? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What kinds of rocks can change and become new types of rocks? | any types of rocks | science | null | null | null | sedimentary rocks | igneous rocks | metamorphic rocks | any types of rocks | Any type of rock can change and become a new type of rock. Magma can cool and crystallize. Existing rocks can be weathered and eroded to form sediments. Rock can change by heat or pressure deep in Earth's crust. There are three main processes that can change rock:. | null | null | null |
If your friend says,"My heart bleeds for you",she may _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There are many expressions with heart.One of them is "lose your heart to someone".When that happens,you have fallen in love.But if the person who "won your heart" does not love you,then you are sure to have a "broken heart".In your sadness,you think that the person you loved is "hard-hearted",and in fact,has a... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5905.txt | There are many expressions with heart.One of them is "lose your heart to someone".When that happens,you have fallen in love.But if the person who "won your heart" does not love you,then you are sure to have a "broken heart".In your sadness,you think that the person you loved is "hard-hearted",and in fact,has a "heart o... | [
"not know about her health problem",
"have a heart trouble",
"not care much about you",
"want to know what happened"
] |
All gorillas live on _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
An ape has a larger brain than any animal except man, though it is much smaller than a man's brain. Apes all belong to the hot countries of the world--tropical Africa and South--east Asia.
The gorilla is the largest of the apes. He is as tall as six feet when standing upright. Many people think that gorill... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high19358.txt | An ape has a larger brain than any animal except man, though it is much smaller than a man's brain. Apes all belong to the hot countries of the world--tropical Africa and South--east Asia.
The gorilla is the largest of the apes. He is as tall as six feet when standing upright. Many people think that gorillas are ve... | [
"vegetables",
"leaves and grass",
"plants and fruit",
"rice"
] |
What can we know from the ads? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Write Camp
Sunday through Friday, June 17 through July 20.For girls 11~13.Campers learn about journalism,storytelling,character development,plot and dialogue.Held Jun 17~22 and July 15~20.Willow Springs Camp,Girl Scout camp President National Forest,Prescott.$250 per session.www.girlscoutsaz.org.1-(928... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17020.txt | The Write Camp
Sunday through Friday, June 17 through July 20.For girls 11~13.Campers learn about journalism,storytelling,character development,plot and dialogue.Held Jun 17~22 and July 15~20.Willow Springs Camp,Girl Scout camp President National Forest,Prescott.$250 per session.www.girlscoutsaz.org.1-(928)-778--51... | [
"To attend Lilliput,you must register three months ahead.",
"You may get a scholarship from Young Adult Writing Project.",
"Activities in Earth Camp High School are held every other day.",
"Attending the Write Camp can help you improve your writing."
] |
Mass and volume are examples of what kind of properties? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Mass and volume are examples of what kind of properties? | extensive properties | science | null | null | null | varied properties | dynamic properties | exclusive properties | extensive properties | Mass and volume are examples of extensive properties. | null | null | null |
From the passage, we can know which one is Not true | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Tigers are terrible animals, but a cat is a cute animal. As a mother, the Chinese-American writer Amy Chua is just a tiger . Her book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (<<>> ), tells us how she gives her two children education. She says that being strict is the only way to train a child's talent. Her kids... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3102.txt | Tigers are terrible animals, but a cat is a cute animal. As a mother, the Chinese-American writer Amy Chua is just a tiger . Her book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother (<<>> ), tells us how she gives her two children education. She says that being strict is the only way to train a child's talent. Her kids had to o... | [
"most Asian mothers are tigers because they believe their children can achieve a lot.",
"American mothers don't want to be strict with their kids because this may hurt their feelings",
"So is a tiger mom better than a cat mom? It may also depend on the child.",
"American mothers are like cats. They care less ... |
People like staying in their comfort zone because they may | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever wondered what goes through your mind when you choose where to sit in a new classroom? Or in a waiting room full of strangers? Or on a bus? Researchers have found out some interesting facts.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, we prefer to sit closer to people like ourselves. Girls sit by girls and boys sit b... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3159.txt | Have you ever wondered what goes through your mind when you choose where to sit in a new classroom? Or in a waiting room full of strangers? Or on a bus? Researchers have found out some interesting facts.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, we prefer to sit closer to people like ourselves. Girls sit by girls and boys sit by boys. A... | [
"remain comfortable and special",
"be accepted easily and feel safe",
"find out more interesting things",
"discover differences among themselves"
] |
If the researchers give us some advice to avoid Monday morning feeling, what might it be? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
That "Monday morning feeling" could be a crushing pain in the chest which leaves you sweating and gasping for breath. Recent research from Germany and Italy shows that heart attacks are more common on Monday mornings and doctors blame the stress of returning to work after the weekend break.
The risk of having ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high2328.txt | That "Monday morning feeling" could be a crushing pain in the chest which leaves you sweating and gasping for breath. Recent research from Germany and Italy shows that heart attacks are more common on Monday mornings and doctors blame the stress of returning to work after the weekend break.
The risk of having a heart a... | [
"Stop working on Monday",
"Create a pleasant working environment",
"Get up late on Monday morning",
"Go to work with a doctor"
] |
There are six chairs in each row in a church. If there are 20 rows of chairs in the church, and each chair holds five people, calculate the number of people who have to sit in the chairs for the church to be full. | If there are six chairs in each row in the church, the total number of chairs in the church is 6*20 = <<6*20=120>>120
Since each chair holds 5 people, 5*120 = <<5*120=600>>600 people must sit in all of the chairs for the church to be full.
#### 600 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | There are six chairs in each row in a church. If there are 20 rows of chairs in the church, and each chair holds five people, calculate the number of people who have to sit in the chairs for the church to be full. | If there are six chairs in each row in the church, the total number of chairs in the church is 6*20 = <<6*20=120>>120
Since each chair holds 5 people, 5*120 = <<5*120=600>>600 people must sit in all of the chairs for the church to be full.
#### 600 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
What occurs when muscle fibers get shorter? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What occurs when muscle fibers get shorter? | muscle contraction | science | null | null | null | muscle diffusion | muscle extension | muscle tension | muscle contraction | Muscle contraction occurs when muscle fibers get shorter. Literally, the muscle fibers get smaller in size. To understand how this happens, you need to know more about the structure of muscle fibers. | null | null | null |
Which of the following words can best describe the writer's mother? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
People come in all shapes and sizes,colors and races . Some speak differently while others act differently.
My mother is in a wheelchair. I would like to say something about this special woman I call "Mommy".
My mom does what a mom needs to do every day. She picks me up from school,drives me to meetings,cooks... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1923.txt | People come in all shapes and sizes,colors and races . Some speak differently while others act differently.
My mother is in a wheelchair. I would like to say something about this special woman I call "Mommy".
My mom does what a mom needs to do every day. She picks me up from school,drives me to meetings,cooks dinner,a... | [
"Ugly.",
"Normal.",
"Useless.",
"Wonderful."
] |
We can infer that Austin Wiershke _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Who says constant texting is just a bad habit? The teenager with the fastest thumbs in the country was crowned on Wednesday at the LG US National Texting Championship in New York City, winning $50,000 after a series of fierce texting battles.
16-year-old Austin Wiershke comes from Rhinelander, Wisconsin of the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3639.txt | Who says constant texting is just a bad habit? The teenager with the fastest thumbs in the country was crowned on Wednesday at the LG US National Texting Championship in New York City, winning $50,000 after a series of fierce texting battles.
16-year-old Austin Wiershke comes from Rhinelander, Wisconsin of the United S... | [
"wasn't used to using the QWERTY keyboard",
"didn't think Brianna Hendrickson would win this time",
"didn't expect he would beat Brianna Hendrickson",
"was very confident when he was waiting for the result of the contest"
] |
Greg Rota's decision shows that he was _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Fair Way
The Westborough High School golf team had taken the official photos with the state prize. The other teams, disappointed, were on the bus heading home. And then Westborough instructor Greg Rota noticed something wrong on one of the score cards. A 9 had been recorded as A 7. They were not the state priz... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16019.txt | Fair Way
The Westborough High School golf team had taken the official photos with the state prize. The other teams, disappointed, were on the bus heading home. And then Westborough instructor Greg Rota noticed something wrong on one of the score cards. A 9 had been recorded as A 7. They were not the state prize winner;... | [
"honest",
"polite",
"careful",
"friendly"
] |
Which of the following facts most probably helps McManus and her team in identifying the origin of stones? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most people know precious gemstones by their appearances. An emerald flashes deep green, a ruby seems to hold a red fire inside, and a diamond shines like a star. It's more difficult to tell where the gem was mined, since a diamond from Australia or Arkansas may appear the same to one from the Democratic Rep... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6033.txt | Most people know precious gemstones by their appearances. An emerald flashes deep green, a ruby seems to hold a red fire inside, and a diamond shines like a star. It's more difficult to tell where the gem was mined, since a diamond from Australia or Arkansas may appear the same to one from the Democratic Republic of ... | [
"Heat can turn ice into water or water into steam.",
"Gemstones from the same area produce similar light patterns.",
"Laser can changes a miniscule part of the gemstone into plasma.",
"Materialytics has already collected patterns from thousands of gemstones."
] |
What can be inferred from the passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Most students , who are learning a foreign language . like to choose Homestay when they 6tudy abroad. Others also prefer homestay even if they go on a visit or a holiday in another country. Presently, homestay has become a form of accommodation( ) which is very popular all around the world. If you want to s... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7485.txt | Most students , who are learning a foreign language . like to choose Homestay when they 6tudy abroad. Others also prefer homestay even if they go on a visit or a holiday in another country. Presently, homestay has become a form of accommodation( ) which is very popular all around the world. If you want to stay at a ... | [
"Learning languages at school is much better than that in homestays.",
"All the homestay family members used to be good teachers in the past",
"More money should be paid a you live in host families in city center.",
"Everything has to be thought about after you enter a homestay family."
] |
A student wants to use a stream table to test the influence of water acidity on the erosion rate of a stream. Which variable should be constant in this experiment? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | A student wants to use a stream table to test the influence of water acidity on the erosion rate of a stream. Which variable should be constant in this experiment?
Choices:
A. angle of tilt of the table
B. acidity of the water
C. amount of sediment eroded
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In this passage, the scientists are mainly trying to make the readers realize _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Earth has warmed by about half a degree(0.50degC)over the last 100 years. It could be getting warmer on its own, but many scientists think that people are making the Earth warmer by making a greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is important. Without it, the Earth would not be warm enough for us to liv... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2112.txt | The Earth has warmed by about half a degree(0.50degC)over the last 100 years. It could be getting warmer on its own, but many scientists think that people are making the Earth warmer by making a greenhouse effect. The greenhouse effect is important. Without it, the Earth would not be warm enough for us to live on. But... | [
"the greenhouse effect is important",
"humans are making the earth warmer",
"the earth is getting warmer in 100 years",
"the earth could be getting warmer by itself"
] |
If you want to go out in Australia, you should _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If you have time, if you love sunshine and swimming, why not come to Australia to have a lovely holiday? You will enjoy every minute of being here. Of course, there is still some information that you have to know before you come.
The sun
In Australia, you can see many kinds of plants and animals and many beaut... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7846.txt | If you have time, if you love sunshine and swimming, why not come to Australia to have a lovely holiday? You will enjoy every minute of being here. Of course, there is still some information that you have to know before you come.
The sun
In Australia, you can see many kinds of plants and animals and many beautiful view... | [
"wear a hat in yellow or red",
"take sunglasses and sun cream",
"look at the sun because it's beautiful",
"take an umbrella because it's always rainy"
] |
The whole passage is centered on the relationship between _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Life is filled with challenges. As we get older, we come to realize that those challenges are the very things that shape us and make us who we are. It is the same with the challenges that come with friendship. When we are faced with a challenge, we usually have two choices. We can try to beat it off, or we can... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11944.txt | Life is filled with challenges. As we get older, we come to realize that those challenges are the very things that shape us and make us who we are. It is the same with the challenges that come with friendship. When we are faced with a challenge, we usually have two choices. We can try to beat it off, or we can decide t... | [
"friendship and challenges",
"commitment and friendship",
"friendship and growth",
"challenges and chances"
] |
Jack and Kate are in the same _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is a photo of Mr. Black's family. The man with glasses is Mr. Black, the father. The woman is the mother. They have a son and a daughter. The son is behind(....) Jack and Kate are in the same school, but they are in different grades. Jack is in Grade Three and Kate is in Grade One. They are good student... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6578.txt | This is a photo of Mr. Black's family. The man with glasses is Mr. Black, the father. The woman is the mother. They have a son and a daughter. The son is behind(....) Jack and Kate are in the same school, but they are in different grades. Jack is in Grade Three and Kate is in Grade One. They are good students. | [
"class",
"grade",
"school",
"year"
] |
SMS can help people do the followings except _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If I had one million Yuan, I would buy you a house! Do I have one million Yuan? No, I don't.So I only can spend ten fens on this short message, sending you my best wishes! Today SMS---Short Message Service is popular, and China Mobile says that every second , there are 410 messages being sent.
Look around you... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle528.txt | If I had one million Yuan, I would buy you a house! Do I have one million Yuan? No, I don't.So I only can spend ten fens on this short message, sending you my best wishes! Today SMS---Short Message Service is popular, and China Mobile says that every second , there are 410 messages being sent.
Look around you! People ... | [
"knowing the weather report",
"sharing jokes and news",
"expressing love and friendship",
"spending more time traveling"
] |
What program will follow this radio talk? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hello, listeners. Welcome to Henton Hospital Radio. Before our music program begins, I'm going to repeat some of our hospital rules.
The hospital can sleep 800 patients. There are 8 beds in each ward .The visiting hours are in the afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 and in the evening from 7:00 to 8:00. But remember o... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7870.txt | Hello, listeners. Welcome to Henton Hospital Radio. Before our music program begins, I'm going to repeat some of our hospital rules.
The hospital can sleep 800 patients. There are 8 beds in each ward .The visiting hours are in the afternoon from 2:30 to 3:30 and in the evening from 7:00 to 8:00. But remember only two v... | [
"Hospital rules.",
"A weather report",
"A free talk",
"A music program"
] |
This passage is mainly about _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Read our guide because ---trust us--- you don't want to be the one everyone's rolling their eyes at.
GO RIGHT AHEAD:
GOLDEN RULE: Home is pretty much the only place where you can safely blab about anything without having to consider the needs of the people around you.
HANDLE WITH CARE in these places:
Waitin... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20751.txt | Read our guide because ---trust us--- you don't want to be the one everyone's rolling their eyes at.
GO RIGHT AHEAD:
GOLDEN RULE: Home is pretty much the only place where you can safely blab about anything without having to consider the needs of the people around you.
HANDLE WITH CARE in these places:
Waiting rooms: ... | [
"cell phone manners",
"how to make phone calls",
"where to make phone calls",
"where you can use your cell phone and where not"
] |
We learn from the passage that Bull is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Ray Travers sat back at the large desk, and looked around his plush office.He was tired.
Ray's eyes stopped at a painting on the wall.It was a gift given by an old friend, Bull, as a farewell gift when he left his hometown.He recalled the life spent in that small town; pleasant times.The many hours he spent ta... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1805.txt | Ray Travers sat back at the large desk, and looked around his plush office.He was tired.
Ray's eyes stopped at a painting on the wall.It was a gift given by an old friend, Bull, as a farewell gift when he left his hometown.He recalled the life spent in that small town; pleasant times.The many hours he spent talking lo ... | [
"Ray's colleague",
"a man in Ray' s hometown",
"Ray's relative in Africa",
"an African woodcarving artist"
] |
Which statement is true? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever dreamed about a trip to the space? Seeds of some vegetables and crops are a lot luckier than you, as they have travelled to space and back.
China is among the three countries in the world that carry out agricultural research in space. The others are Russia and the US. Since 1987, China has sent a... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17474.txt | Have you ever dreamed about a trip to the space? Seeds of some vegetables and crops are a lot luckier than you, as they have travelled to space and back.
China is among the three countries in the world that carry out agricultural research in space. The others are Russia and the US. Since 1987, China has sent about 1,00... | [
"Genetically modified food is not safe.",
"The space vegetables don't belong to genetically modified food to some extent.",
"About 1,000 species of seeds were sent into space on Shenzhou V.",
"Seeds back from space must be planted in special growth rooms controlled by computers."
] |
Little children can learn to swim as soon as _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Swimming is one of those activities that can be learned early in life. Little children can learn to swim as soon as they walk. In fact, you need the same skills in walking as in swimming. However, I believe that five is the best age to learn. By five or six, a child knows fear of water, a very important thing ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high16856.txt | Swimming is one of those activities that can be learned early in life. Little children can learn to swim as soon as they walk. In fact, you need the same skills in walking as in swimming. However, I believe that five is the best age to learn. By five or six, a child knows fear of water, a very important thing to know. ... | [
"they can talk",
"they are five or six years old",
"they have no fear of the water",
"they start walking"
] |
Mary tried to improve her health by changing her diet, but her weight bounced like a yo-yo. At first, she dropped a dozen pounds. Then, she added back twice the weight that she initially lost. Then, she dropped three times more weight than she initially had lost. But finally, she gained back half of a dozen pounds. ... | Since Mary first weighed 99 pounds, after she dropped a dozen pounds she weighed 99-12=<<99-12=87>>87 pounds.
Twice the weight she initially lost is 12*2=<<12*2=24>>24 pounds.
So, when she added back twice the weight that she initially lost, her weight jumped to 87+24=<<87+24=111>>111 pounds.
Three times more than she ... | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Mary tried to improve her health by changing her diet, but her weight bounced like a yo-yo. At first, she dropped a dozen pounds. Then, she added back twice the weight that she initially lost. Then, she dropped three times more weight than she initially had lost. But finally, she gained back half of a dozen pounds. ... | Since Mary first weighed 99 pounds, after she dropped a dozen pounds she weighed 99-12=<<99-12=87>>87 pounds.
Twice the weight she initially lost is 12*2=<<12*2=24>>24 pounds.
So, when she added back twice the weight that she initially lost, her weight jumped to 87+24=<<87+24=111>>111 pounds.
Three times more than she ... | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
Dennis collected 10 rocks. He put all of them in his aquarium but his fish ate half of them. He was able to make the fish spit two out. How many of Dennis's rocks are left? | Dennis had 10/2=<<10/2=5>>5 rocks left after the fish ate them.
He made the fish spit two out, which left Dennis with 5+2=<<5+2=7>>7 rocks.
#### 7 | Solve the following math problem and explain your reasoning step by step. | Dennis collected 10 rocks. He put all of them in his aquarium but his fish ate half of them. He was able to make the fish spit two out. How many of Dennis's rocks are left? | Dennis had 10/2=<<10/2=5>>5 rocks left after the fish ate them.
He made the fish spit two out, which left Dennis with 5+2=<<5+2=7>>7 rocks.
#### 7 | math | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null |
This passage can probably be classified as _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The largest outbreak of the deadly disease Ebola was caused by an infected bat biting a toddler, say a group of international researchers.
The 17-strong team of European and African tropical disease researchers, ecologists and anthropologists have spent three weeks investigating the outbreak of the disease in... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13421.txt | The largest outbreak of the deadly disease Ebola was caused by an infected bat biting a toddler, say a group of international researchers.
The 17-strong team of European and African tropical disease researchers, ecologists and anthropologists have spent three weeks investigating the outbreak of the disease in Guinea, ... | [
"a science fiction",
"a news report",
"a lecture essay",
"an auto-biography"
] |
Which child is polite? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear new moms,
You should teach your children manners as soon as your children can understand what you're saying. When your children do something right, let them know. When your children do something wrong, tell them how they should do it and why.
Here are some basic manners for children:
1. Wait for their t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle4193.txt | Dear new moms,
You should teach your children manners as soon as your children can understand what you're saying. When your children do something right, let them know. When your children do something wrong, tell them how they should do it and why.
Here are some basic manners for children:
1. Wait for their turn and d... | [
"A boy who gets angry when he loses a game.",
"A girl who says nothing when a guest leaves.",
"A boy who asks a question when a man is speaking.",
"A boy who says \"Thank you\" when someone helps him."
] |
The main idea about "latchkey children" is that they _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For more than six million American children, coming home after school means coming home to an empty house. Some deal with the situation by watching TV. Some may hide. But all of them have something in common. They spend part of each day alone. They are called latchkey children. They're children who look after ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high705.txt | For more than six million American children, coming home after school means coming home to an empty house. Some deal with the situation by watching TV. Some may hide. But all of them have something in common. They spend part of each day alone. They are called latchkey children. They're children who look after themselve... | [
"are growing in numbers",
"are also found in middle-class neighborhoods",
"watch too much television during the day",
"suffer problems from being left alone"
] |
Why did other cities watch closely to see how New York was doing? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In 1996, John Tierney suggested in the New York Times Magazine article that "recycling is garbage." He wrote, "The money spent on recycling programs should have been spent on real social and environmental problems. Recycling programs not only increase energy use and pollution, but also cost more money than the... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13937.txt | In 1996, John Tierney suggested in the New York Times Magazine article that "recycling is garbage." He wrote, "The money spent on recycling programs should have been spent on real social and environmental problems. Recycling programs not only increase energy use and pollution, but also cost more money than the disposal... | [
"Because New York was doing extremely well.",
"Because they didn't want to have a recycling program",
"Because they felt worried about the waste of money.",
"Because New York was running a new recycling program."
] |
The author's attitude towards cloning is _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The Food and Drug Administration is, again, threatening to impose milk and meat from cloned animals on a public that opposes the technology and its products.
Respected polls report that more than 60% of Americans think animal cloning is immoral, and that most people said they wouldn't knowingly eat the product... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17303.txt | The Food and Drug Administration is, again, threatening to impose milk and meat from cloned animals on a public that opposes the technology and its products.
Respected polls report that more than 60% of Americans think animal cloning is immoral, and that most people said they wouldn't knowingly eat the products even if... | [
"neutral",
"opposed",
"approving",
"supportive"
] |
Mothers' voice over the phone can reduce children's nerves according to the study, because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Mothers can still offer comfort, even from a distance, a new study has found. The results show that simply hearing their mothers' voice over the phone works just as well at calming the nerves of stressed children as a real-life pat on the shoulder.
The soothing effect is most likely due to the release of the h... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1402.txt | Mothers can still offer comfort, even from a distance, a new study has found. The results show that simply hearing their mothers' voice over the phone works just as well at calming the nerves of stressed children as a real-life pat on the shoulder.
The soothing effect is most likely due to the release of the hormone , ... | [
"children can imagine their mothers' hugs on the line",
"children enjoy their mothers' voice and forget their worries",
"mothers are good at comforting their children, even on the phone",
"mothers' voice can promote the release of the love hormone"
] |
In the world earthquake capitals, rats will become man's best friends because they can _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Everybody hates rats. But in the earthquake capitals of the world - Japan, Los Angeles, Turkey - rats will soon be man's new best friends.
What happens after an earthquake? We send in rescue dogs. Why? Because they can smell people. Dogs save lives. They help rescuers to find living people. But dogs are big an... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high20737.txt | Everybody hates rats. But in the earthquake capitals of the world - Japan, Los Angeles, Turkey - rats will soon be man's new best friends.
What happens after an earthquake? We send in rescue dogs. Why? Because they can smell people. Dogs save lives. They help rescuers to find living people. But dogs are big and they ca... | [
"take the place of man's rescue jobs",
"find the position of people alive who are trapped in buildings",
"serve as food for people alive who are trapped in buildings",
"get into small spaces"
] |
We can infer from the passage that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It's easy to observe an athlete like Tiger Woods and feel like he's from another planet. He has won 14 major tournament titles and about $122 million in prize money and ads. He also has a happy family. It seems that he is too perfect to be one of us. But Woods has more in common with you than you might think.... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22138.txt | It's easy to observe an athlete like Tiger Woods and feel like he's from another planet. He has won 14 major tournament titles and about $122 million in prize money and ads. He also has a happy family. It seems that he is too perfect to be one of us. But Woods has more in common with you than you might think.
Woods' p... | [
"Tiger Woods has a happy family",
"Tiger Woods' mother didn't set high expectations for him",
"Tiger Woods has changed the course of human",
"Tiger Woods' father plays an important role on his road to success"
] |
How often does the writer feed the bird? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There is a big tree in front of my house. A black bird lives in the tree. Every day I take some food to the tree. The bird sees me and comes down. The food is in my hand. The bird comes to my hand and eats it. After that it goes back to the tree.
I give some food to the bird every day. And so the bird knows me... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle2514.txt | There is a big tree in front of my house. A black bird lives in the tree. Every day I take some food to the tree. The bird sees me and comes down. The food is in my hand. The bird comes to my hand and eats it. After that it goes back to the tree.
I give some food to the bird every day. And so the bird knows me. I like ... | [
"Once a week.",
"Twice a week.",
"Three times a day.",
"Every day."
] |
Lisa can NOT _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Dear Grace,
How are you? Thank you for your last e-mail. You want to know about my school clubs, right ? Well, it's time for us to join the school clubs now. There are many clubs in my school, like the English club, the art club, the music club and the sports club. I have two good friends, Jack and Lisa. We al... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1529.txt | Dear Grace,
How are you? Thank you for your last e-mail. You want to know about my school clubs, right ? Well, it's time for us to join the school clubs now. There are many clubs in my school, like the English club, the art club, the music club and the sports club. I have two good friends, Jack and Lisa. We all want to... | [
"draw well",
"play the guitar",
"join the English club",
"speak English well"
] |
During their journey in Africa, the two travelers _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
For six hours we shot through the landscape of the Karoo desert in South Africa. Just rocks
and sand and baking sun. Knowing our journey was ending, Daniel and I just wanted to remember all we had seen and done. He used a camera. I used words. I had already finished three notebooks and was into the fourth, a b... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1794.txt | For six hours we shot through the landscape of the Karoo desert in South Africa. Just rocks
and sand and baking sun. Knowing our journey was ending, Daniel and I just wanted to remember all we had seen and done. He used a camera. I used words. I had already finished three notebooks and was into the fourth, a beautiful ... | [
"made friends with local residents",
"complained about the poor living conditions",
"enjoyed the sunset in the Karoo desert most",
"recorded their experiences in different ways"
] |
Which of the following can be the best title for this passage? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
It was late on a snowing night. Doctor Van was driving fast to the hospital to do an operation on a badly hurt person. Minutes later he came to a red traffic light and had to stop to wait. A man suddenly opened the door of the car and got in.
"Drive on, " shouted the man, "Just do what I've told you to. " ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1385.txt | It was late on a snowing night. Doctor Van was driving fast to the hospital to do an operation on a badly hurt person. Minutes later he came to a red traffic light and had to stop to wait. A man suddenly opened the door of the car and got in.
"Drive on, " shouted the man, "Just do what I've told you to. " The man w... | [
"A Doctor Driving at Night.",
"A Good Doctor Met a Bad Man.",
"Too Worried to Be Helpful.",
"How to Save a Badly Hurt Person."
] |
From the passage we can know that _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The timing of school holidays has always had a lot to do with when a family goes on vacation. For many kids, summer holidays mean spending time outdoors and heading toward water- the local swimming pool, a lake, or the beach.
What people wear to go swimming or sunbathing has changed a great deal since the earl... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8009.txt | The timing of school holidays has always had a lot to do with when a family goes on vacation. For many kids, summer holidays mean spending time outdoors and heading toward water- the local swimming pool, a lake, or the beach.
What people wear to go swimming or sunbathing has changed a great deal since the early 1990s. ... | [
"People with \"bathing clothes\" could swim easily",
"The earlier swimsuits were very comfortable to wear",
"There are other ways to enjoy summer holidays",
"It is easy for a family to arrange summer holidays"
] |
The graduates with degrees in "hot courses" may have difficulty in finding satisfactory jobs probably because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Chinese college students have graduated to find the job market vary from when they entered school and those so-called "hot courses" might fail to land them good jobs.
Graduates with different majors have very different experiences in the job market. But degrees in finance, economics and a few other fields ofte... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8312.txt | Chinese college students have graduated to find the job market vary from when they entered school and those so-called "hot courses" might fail to land them good jobs.
Graduates with different majors have very different experiences in the job market. But degrees in finance, economics and a few other fields often guarant... | [
"the graduates with such degrees are of poor quality",
"those fields have developed slowly in recent years",
"there are too many graduates with such degrees",
"enterprises will not employ the graduates with such degrees"
] |
How does Alex's dad help? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Alex,Nicole and Vickie are friends.They live in the same neighborhood.They want to make some money to buy Christmas presents.
"We need to print out fliers and pass them around to all the houses,"says Nicole.Alex's dad helps them print out fliers.The three friends go to all the houses and put a flier in everyon... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle1286.txt | Alex,Nicole and Vickie are friends.They live in the same neighborhood.They want to make some money to buy Christmas presents.
"We need to print out fliers and pass them around to all the houses,"says Nicole.Alex's dad helps them print out fliers.The three friends go to all the houses and put a flier in everyone's mailb... | [
"He gives them some money.",
"He helps them sweep the snow.",
"He prints some fliers for them.",
"He puts the fliers in mailboxes."
] |
What did Murray Lachlan Young do a few years ago? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A few years ago, pop poets such as Murray Lachlan Young began to set poetry to rock music with some surprising results. People thought that poetry was the new rock 'n' roll. However, despite the brief popularity of a few pop poets, poetry and pop music didn't seem to mix. But are they really so different?
If y... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9004.txt | A few years ago, pop poets such as Murray Lachlan Young began to set poetry to rock music with some surprising results. People thought that poetry was the new rock 'n' roll. However, despite the brief popularity of a few pop poets, poetry and pop music didn't seem to mix. But are they really so different?
If you look b... | [
"He had poems and rock music combined.",
"He surprised people with his beautiful style of writing.",
"He wrote beautiful music for some famous poems.",
"He invented a new kind of poem for his fans."
] |
The Golden Gate Bridge was completed in _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
The orange towers of the Golden Gate Bridge-probably the most beautiful, certainly the most photographed bridge in the world-are visible from almost every point of elevation in San Francisco.
The only cleft in Northern California's 600-mile continental wall, for years this mile-wide strait was considered unbr... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9515.txt | The orange towers of the Golden Gate Bridge-probably the most beautiful, certainly the most photographed bridge in the world-are visible from almost every point of elevation in San Francisco.
The only cleft in Northern California's 600-mile continental wall, for years this mile-wide strait was considered unbridgeable.... | [
"1922",
"1995",
"1937",
"1959"
] |
It can be concluded from the text that _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Pulling heavy suitcases all day in the summer is hard work, especially when you're a thin 14-year-old.That was me in 1940-the youngest and smallest baggage boy at New York City's Pennsyl-vania Railway Station.
After just a few days on the job, I began noticing that the other fellows were overcharging passenger... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high4527.txt | Pulling heavy suitcases all day in the summer is hard work, especially when you're a thin 14-year-old.That was me in 1940-the youngest and smallest baggage boy at New York City's Pennsyl-vania Railway Station.
After just a few days on the job, I began noticing that the other fellows were overcharging passengers. I'd li... | [
"his father's advice helped him to decide which job to take up",
"working in the sports team was his most important experience",
"he learnt much from his shared experience with his team members",
"his experience as a baggage boy had a great influence on his later life"
] |
What is just below the cerebrum and coordinates body movements? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What is just below the cerebrum and coordinates body movements? | cerebellum | science | null | null | null | spinal cord | hypothalamus | bloodstream | cerebellum | The cerebellum is just below the cerebrum. It coordinates body movements. Many nerve pathways link the cerebellum with motor neurons throughout the body. | null | null | null |
Both fats and oils are made up of long chains of carbon atoms that are bonded together. what are these chains called? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | Both fats and oils are made up of long chains of carbon atoms that are bonded together. what are these chains called? | fatty acids | science | null | null | null | nucleic acids | amino acids | metabolic acids | fatty acids | Lipids consist only or mainly of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen. Both fats and oils are made up of long chains of carbon atoms that are bonded together. These chains are called fatty acids. Fatty acids may be saturated or unsaturated. In the Figure below you can see structural formulas for two small fatty acids, one satu... | null | null | null |
According to the passage, the Venusian scientists succeeded in getting important information about _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
There was great excitement on the planet of Venus . Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since.
The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan, named after the great Venusian astronomer Professor. Man... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5547.txt | There was great excitement on the planet of Venus . Venusian scientists managed to land a satellite on the planet Earth, and it has been sending back signals as well as photographs ever since.
The satellite was directed into an area known as Manhattan, named after the great Venusian astronomer Professor. Manhattan, w... | [
"the feasibility of landing a satellite on Earth",
"the possibility of making a first-rate flying saucer",
"the feasibility of sending a Venus Being to Earth",
"the possibility of directing a flying saucer into Manhattan"
] |
Why did the father tried to cheer his daughter up? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When I was small, my grandmother died. I was so sad that I had no tears. But that night when my dad tried to cheer me up, my laugh turned into crying.
So it came as no surprise to learn that scientists believe crying and laughing come from the same part of the brain. Just as laughing has many health advantages... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5165.txt | When I was small, my grandmother died. I was so sad that I had no tears. But that night when my dad tried to cheer me up, my laugh turned into crying.
So it came as no surprise to learn that scientists believe crying and laughing come from the same part of the brain. Just as laughing has many health advantages, scienti... | [
"Because she was crying.",
"Because she never had tears.",
"Because she was very sad.",
"Because she was very happy."
] |
The author gives us many ideas in order to let us _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Do your spirits soar on a sunny day? Do you relax at the sound of flowing water?
Some scientists suggest that these contacts with nature are good for your health. In one study, hospital patients with a view of trees had shorter hospital stays and less need for pain medications. Another study indicated that p... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9357.txt | Do your spirits soar on a sunny day? Do you relax at the sound of flowing water?
Some scientists suggest that these contacts with nature are good for your health. In one study, hospital patients with a view of trees had shorter hospital stays and less need for pain medications. Another study indicated that prisoners ... | [
"find out if contacts with nature improve our outlook on life",
"hear birds sing and watch ants work",
"talk about the colors we see in nature",
"capture our experience in nature"
] |
In flowering plants, male gametophytes are in grains of what? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | In flowering plants, male gametophytes are in grains of what? | pollen | science | null | null | null | nitrogen | viruses | bacteria | pollen | null | null | null | |
Why is fault-finding bad for children? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When raising children, the small things make big differences in development . Because children are people, not machines, different children need different things, and buying band name clothing and having the perfect haircut or the biggest collection of expensive toys are not the kind of attention that they nee... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high17643.txt | When raising children, the small things make big differences in development . Because children are people, not machines, different children need different things, and buying band name clothing and having the perfect haircut or the biggest collection of expensive toys are not the kind of attention that they need. These ... | [
"Because fault-finding will teach children material things are more important.",
"Because children may imitate their parents.",
"It will reduce their self-esteem and motivation.",
"Because fault-finding methods can apply to their lives."
] |
We can draw a conclusion from the passage that _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
A yoga master made a shocking statement that Abraham Lincoln had been a Himalayan yogi in a past life.Lincoln delivered a proclamation setting up Thanksgiving as an American holiday in 1863.Research throws light on a possible Hindu origin for the American celebration of Thanksgiving.
"The holiday of Thanksgiv... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3936.txt | A yoga master made a shocking statement that Abraham Lincoln had been a Himalayan yogi in a past life.Lincoln delivered a proclamation setting up Thanksgiving as an American holiday in 1863.Research throws light on a possible Hindu origin for the American celebration of Thanksgiving.
"The holiday of Thanksgiving has a... | [
"in India all the prayers are done on Thursday",
"in India Thursday is a religious day",
"Abraham Lincoln was once a famous pilot",
"Paramhamsa Yogananda once taught Lincoln yoga"
] |
Which of the following is true of the Golden Globes? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Like any awards ceremony of its age, the Oscars, now in its 85th year, has been trying hard to change.
So how did that go this year? When host Seth MacFarlane noted in his opening speech that it was the first time the Academy Awards had a theme, I thought: "well, that's a good start."
But when he revealed that... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3418.txt | Like any awards ceremony of its age, the Oscars, now in its 85th year, has been trying hard to change.
So how did that go this year? When host Seth MacFarlane noted in his opening speech that it was the first time the Academy Awards had a theme, I thought: "well, that's a good start."
But when he revealed that the them... | [
"It gave an award to the First Lady of the US, Michelle Obama.",
"Its host and hostess had better reputation.",
"It has become highly competitive with the Academy Awards.",
"It is more friendly to the audience."
] |
What prevents many Americans practicing better food safety in their kitchen? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
WASHINGTON---Think you're savvy about food safety? That you wash your hands well, scrub away germs, cook your meat properly?
Guess again.
Scientists put cameras in the kitchens of 100 families in Logan, Utah. What was caught on tape in this middle-class, well-educated college town suggests why food poisoning h... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3505.txt | WASHINGTON---Think you're savvy about food safety? That you wash your hands well, scrub away germs, cook your meat properly?
Guess again.
Scientists put cameras in the kitchens of 100 families in Logan, Utah. What was caught on tape in this middle-class, well-educated college town suggests why food poisoning hits so ma... | [
"They don't trust the Food and Drug Administration.",
"They've followed basic bacteria-fighting tips on the Internet.",
"They think they are being careful enough already.",
"They believe they are well-informed and well-educated enough."
] |
Confucius was born about _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Who is greatest teacher in Chinese history? You can't think of anyone else when you hear people read Confucius 2,500 year-old words: "All study but no thinking makes people puzzled." All thinking but no study makes people lazy.
Tuesday was Confucius' birthday. He was born on September 28,551 BC in the Kingd... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7603.txt | Who is greatest teacher in Chinese history? You can't think of anyone else when you hear people read Confucius 2,500 year-old words: "All study but no thinking makes people puzzled." All thinking but no study makes people lazy.
Tuesday was Confucius' birthday. He was born on September 28,551 BC in the Kingdom of Lu ... | [
"500 years ago",
"2,500 years ago",
"3,000 years ago",
"2,000 years ago"
] |
The article is most likely intended for _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
If your family is thinking of getting a pet, consider adopting from an animal shelter. Animal shelters are full of dogs, cats, rabbits, and more animals, all in need of loving homes. Some may come with emotional or behavioral issues, but most are happy, healthy, and ready for a loving home. Here are some tips ... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high9329.txt | If your family is thinking of getting a pet, consider adopting from an animal shelter. Animal shelters are full of dogs, cats, rabbits, and more animals, all in need of loving homes. Some may come with emotional or behavioral issues, but most are happy, healthy, and ready for a loving home. Here are some tips for you t... | [
"animal shelters",
"shelter staff",
"pet lovers",
"pet protectors"
] |
Which hotel has the most rooms? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore, 258350 Singapore General
* Air-condition public areas; * Ballroom(s);
* Ballroom(s); * Bar;
* Elevator/lift; * Gift shops or newsstand(,);
* Restau... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high11855.txt | Shangri-La Hotel Singapore
22 Orange Grove Road, Singapore, 258350 Singapore General
* Air-condition public areas; * Ballroom(s);
* Ballroom(s); * Bar;
* Elevator/lift; * Gift shops or newsstand(,);
* Restaurant(s) i... | [
"Royal Plaza On Scotts",
"Swissotel Merchant Court",
"Shangri-La Hotel Singapore",
"Landmark Village Hotel"
] |
What do we know about the shops in the old quarter of Doha? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Doha, the capital of Qatar,is a city of contrasts . In a few decades it has beentransformed from a small port to an international city. Today, its skyline is shaped by rising skyscrapers, but Old Doha---though fast disappearing---can still be found.
Time seems to stand still in the old quarter of the city. On ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high10348.txt | Doha, the capital of Qatar,is a city of contrasts . In a few decades it has beentransformed from a small port to an international city. Today, its skyline is shaped by rising skyscrapers, but Old Doha---though fast disappearing---can still be found.
Time seems to stand still in the old quarter of the city. On the dusty... | [
"They don't have many goods or customers.",
"They provide a great variety of luxury goods.",
"They are bright big shops crowded with people.",
"They look poor and offer fewer choices of goods."
] |
Students study human body structure to learn how the body functions. Which life-size model would best represent the size, shape, and location of human internal organs? | null | Answer this science question and explain your reasoning. | Students study human body structure to learn how the body functions. Which life-size model would best represent the size, shape, and location of human internal organs?
Choices:
A. a two-dimensional upper body diagram with magnetic stickers of the organs
B. a three-dimensional plastic upper body with removable parts
C.... | Correct answer: B | science | MSA_2015_8_31 | {
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Children feel it hard for them to go upstairs because _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Are you carrying too much on your back to school? I'm sure lots of your age will say "Yes". Not only the students in China have this problem, but children in the United States also have heavy school bags.
Doctors are starting to worry about that younger and younger students are having problems as a result of ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22063.txt | Are you carrying too much on your back to school? I'm sure lots of your age will say "Yes". Not only the students in China have this problem, but children in the United States also have heavy school bags.
Doctors are starting to worry about that younger and younger students are having problems as a result of school ba... | [
"they are too young",
"their school bags are too heavy",
"they don't know how to go upstairs",
"their parents don't always go upstairs with them"
] |
The main purpose of the text is to _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
My father was 44 and knew he wasn't going to make it to 45. He wrote me a letter and hoped that something in it would help me for the rest of my life.
Since the day I was 12 and first read his letter, some of his words have lived in my heart. One part always stands out. "Right now, you are pretending to be a t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high13501.txt | My father was 44 and knew he wasn't going to make it to 45. He wrote me a letter and hoped that something in it would help me for the rest of my life.
Since the day I was 12 and first read his letter, some of his words have lived in my heart. One part always stands out. "Right now, you are pretending to be a timekiller... | [
"describe children's thinking",
"answer some questions children have",
"stress the importance of communication",
"advise parents to encourage their children"
] |
What is the key to any apology? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Apologizing is both an Art and a Science. The Art lies in the manner in which the apology is delivered while the Science is the recipe that forms the apology itself. A proper apology should always include several ingredients. Now let's take a closer look at these ingredients.
Give a detailed account of the off... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high5467.txt | Apologizing is both an Art and a Science. The Art lies in the manner in which the apology is delivered while the Science is the recipe that forms the apology itself. A proper apology should always include several ingredients. Now let's take a closer look at these ingredients.
Give a detailed account of the offense, and... | [
"A sincere statement of regret.",
"Giving the recipient more power.",
"A promise that you won't repeat your wrongdoings.",
"Giving the recipient a detailed account of the event."
] |
The following facts describe the terrible working conditions of the plant EXCEPT _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the course of working my way through school, I took many jobs I would rather forget. But none of these jobs was as terrible as my job in an apple plant . The work was hard; the pay was poor; and, most of all, the working conditions were terrible.
First of all, the job made huge demands on my strength. For t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high8702.txt | In the course of working my way through school, I took many jobs I would rather forget. But none of these jobs was as terrible as my job in an apple plant . The work was hard; the pay was poor; and, most of all, the working conditions were terrible.
First of all, the job made huge demands on my strength. For ten hours ... | [
"loading boxes in the freezing cold",
"having limited time for breaks",
"getting no pay for lunch time",
"working and studying at the same time"
] |
. Which of the following is among Julie Young's solutions to the trouble caused by loose dogs? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
In the eyes of dog lovers, the dog is man's best friend. But for much wildlife, loose dogs may be a dangerous enemy, according to a study by a biologist from Utah State University in the US.
Based on much existing research and their own case studies, Julie Young of Utah State University and four other scientis... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high12167.txt | In the eyes of dog lovers, the dog is man's best friend. But for much wildlife, loose dogs may be a dangerous enemy, according to a study by a biologist from Utah State University in the US.
Based on much existing research and their own case studies, Julie Young of Utah State University and four other scientists conclu... | [
"More strict leash laws",
"Public dog-training programs.",
"Vaccinating people against rabies and other illnesses.",
"More support from the police."
] |
Estelle Morris thinks that computer technology does good to teachers in _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How would you like to teach yourself, rather than have teachers? According to the UK's Department of Education and Skills, students will teach themselves in the schools of the future. This means that there will be no more problems such as finding enough teachers.
Estelle Morris, the UK Education Secretary, ope... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high6270.txt | How would you like to teach yourself, rather than have teachers? According to the UK's Department of Education and Skills, students will teach themselves in the schools of the future. This means that there will be no more problems such as finding enough teachers.
Estelle Morris, the UK Education Secretary, opened the 2... | [
"helping students develop their own way of learning",
"enabling students to experience interesting and exciting ways of learning",
"providing students with knowledge of all sorts",
"not being considered the source of various knowledge"
] |
The passage is probably written to _ | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Homeschool materials are every where .In fact, as a homeschool parent, one of the best learning tools you can use is making use of songs. Think of it .When you hear your favorite songs come on the radio and as soon as the lyrics begin , you can join in at once and sing along. Perhaps, you haven't heard this s... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high15514.txt | Homeschool materials are every where .In fact, as a homeschool parent, one of the best learning tools you can use is making use of songs. Think of it .When you hear your favorite songs come on the radio and as soon as the lyrics begin , you can join in at once and sing along. Perhaps, you haven't heard this song for m... | [
"homeschool students",
"homeschool parents",
"all the children",
"school teachers"
] |
What are Harry's hobbies? | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Hi, I'm Harry. I'm fourteen years old. I live in Taipei, Taiwan. I am a second grader in a junior high school. I'm interested in playing computer games and watching TV. My favorite food is pizza.
Hello, my name is Dolly. I was born on January 12th. There are four people in my family -- my mother, my father, my... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle5789.txt | Hi, I'm Harry. I'm fourteen years old. I live in Taipei, Taiwan. I am a second grader in a junior high school. I'm interested in playing computer games and watching TV. My favorite food is pizza.
Hello, my name is Dolly. I was born on January 12th. There are four people in my family -- my mother, my father, my sister a... | [
"Watching TV and climbing mountains.",
"Playing computer games and reading books.",
"Watching TV and playing computer games.",
"Fishing, reading books and playing computer games."
] |
The Christmas tree is so dear to Iwatake because _ . | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
When he was still a child, Iwatake's father was lost at sea off Hawaii. With no food, his family was forced to move to Japan, where Iwatake joined the army during the war. He lost a brother when the bomb fell on Hiroshima.
But over all the time one thing has remained unchanged.
His parents bought a Christmas t... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high22454.txt | When he was still a child, Iwatake's father was lost at sea off Hawaii. With no food, his family was forced to move to Japan, where Iwatake joined the army during the war. He lost a brother when the bomb fell on Hiroshima.
But over all the time one thing has remained unchanged.
His parents bought a Christmas tree in 19... | [
"it was bought in 1937",
"it was loved by his father",
"it helps to keep the house bright",
"it brings back a good memory of his family"
] |
Cats and dogs drop from the sky because _ . | C | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Have you ever heard anyone say "It's raining cats and dogs"? It means "It's raining hard!"
But sometimes cats and dogs do drop from the sky! Here's how _ happens.
Not so long ago, a country far away had many large rats. The people there said, " We need cats!" So cats were sent to them by airplane. But the coun... | Answer: C | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high1517.txt | Have you ever heard anyone say "It's raining cats and dogs"? It means "It's raining hard!"
But sometimes cats and dogs do drop from the sky! Here's how _ happens.
Not so long ago, a country far away had many large rats. The people there said, " We need cats!" So cats were sent to them by airplane. But the country had m... | [
"there are many mountains in the country.",
"it snows the year around in the country.",
"was hard for a plane to land in the two countries.",
"coming down by parachute could save money."
] |
This article probably appeared in a _ magazine. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
How could we have thought so wrongly of as banana peel that it always hits the garbage? Utility of anything seems to be in the eyes of the beholder. The banana peel hasn't been an exception.
What most of us looked at as waste was converted to a thing of utility by Prithwis Mukhopadlyay, a 14-year-old prodigy. ... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high3892.txt | How could we have thought so wrongly of as banana peel that it always hits the garbage? Utility of anything seems to be in the eyes of the beholder. The banana peel hasn't been an exception.
What most of us looked at as waste was converted to a thing of utility by Prithwis Mukhopadlyay, a 14-year-old prodigy. This Beng... | [
"gourmet",
"science",
"computer",
"fashion"
] |
Victoria is a volunteer to help _ . | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I often walk dogs at an animal shelter near our house. When they see me, they look so happy, because they know they will get to go outside, play with me and get lots of love from me.
-----Mandy, 12
Every weekend, I go to an animal shelter to help. They have adoption events at pet stores. I help out by talking... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6862.txt | I often walk dogs at an animal shelter near our house. When they see me, they look so happy, because they know they will get to go outside, play with me and get lots of love from me.
-----Mandy, 12
Every weekend, I go to an animal shelter to help. They have adoption events at pet stores. I help out by talking to peopl... | [
"animals",
"young children",
"the older people",
"the unlucky people"
] |
How will you be fully confident in a presentation according to the passage? | D | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
One of the most common forms of public speaking is the --presentation||. A presentation is one of the best ways of communicating your message. This article will give you seven of the most important areas to consider when giving any presentation.
*Preparation Prepare! Prepare! Prepare! Good preparation is very ... | Answer: D | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7042.txt | One of the most common forms of public speaking is the --presentation||. A presentation is one of the best ways of communicating your message. This article will give you seven of the most important areas to consider when giving any presentation.
*Preparation Prepare! Prepare! Prepare! Good preparation is very important... | [
"With necessary equipment.",
"With enough visual aids.",
"With proper body language.",
"With careful preparation."
] |
What bodily defense can be acquired in an active or passive way, and can be natural or artificial? | null | Answer the following science question clearly and accurately. | What bodily defense can be acquired in an active or passive way, and can be natural or artificial? | immunity | science | null | null | null | nerves | skin | membrane | immunity | Immunity can be acquired in an active or passive way, and it can be natural or artificial. Watch this video (http://openstaxcollege. org/l/immunity) to see an animated discussion of passive and active immunity. What is an example of natural immunity acquired passively?. | null | null | null |
Luisa is a _ . | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
,A,B,C,D,. Luisa is from the USA. She lives in New York. She is twenty-one years old. She likes her teaching job. Now she is a teacher in Beijing. From Monday to Friday, she is very busy and gives classes every day. She likes her students a lot and often plays games with them in the afternoon. Her favorite spo... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle6867.txt | ,A,B,C,D,. Luisa is from the USA. She lives in New York. She is twenty-one years old. She likes her teaching job. Now she is a teacher in Beijing. From Monday to Friday, she is very busy and gives classes every day. She likes her students a lot and often plays games with them in the afternoon. Her favorite sport is ten... | [
"teacher",
"pen pal",
"student",
"movie star"
] |
Why does Jack feel awful? | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
Jack Green is 75 years old. He is not in good condition. "I think I'm ill," he tells his wife, "I feel awful. I've got a headache and I don't feel like eating."
"You've put on a lot of weight recently. You should see the doctor," his wife says, "ask him how to lose weight. It's not good for your health."
"OK,"... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle7426.txt | Jack Green is 75 years old. He is not in good condition. "I think I'm ill," he tells his wife, "I feel awful. I've got a headache and I don't feel like eating."
"You've put on a lot of weight recently. You should see the doctor," his wife says, "ask him how to lose weight. It's not good for your health."
"OK," says Jac... | [
"Because he is in good condition.",
"Because he has a headache.",
"Because he feels like eating.",
"Because he works hard."
] |
We can see some flowers and a clock on _ desk. | B | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
This is a picture of the twin brothers Li Lei and Li Ping's bedroom. It's not big, but it's very bright. It's a nice room. In the bedroom, we can see two beds, two chairs, two desks, a table and a cat. The two beds look the same. On the wall, there are some pictures of their family. Li Lei's green coat is on h... | Answer: B | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | middle3700.txt | This is a picture of the twin brothers Li Lei and Li Ping's bedroom. It's not big, but it's very bright. It's a nice room. In the bedroom, we can see two beds, two chairs, two desks, a table and a cat. The two beds look the same. On the wall, there are some pictures of their family. Li Lei's green coat is on his bed, b... | [
"Li Lei's",
"Li Ping's",
"Li Lei and Li Ping's",
"Li Lei's and Li Ping's"
] |
What is the key to the author's trick? | A | Read the passage and answer the question. | Passage:
I was an introvert by nature. For as long as I remember, showing a sincere smile when meeting someone had never been easy. When meeting people, instead of being excited, I often felt upset or self-disturbed.
But we all know having friends is important. The more friends you have, the more opportunities you g... | Answer: A | reading | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | null | high18417.txt | I was an introvert by nature. For as long as I remember, showing a sincere smile when meeting someone had never been easy. When meeting people, instead of being excited, I often felt upset or self-disturbed.
But we all know having friends is important. The more friends you have, the more opportunities you get, no ma... | [
"Supposing someone is your old friend.",
"Making more friends when you were young.",
"Making friends with someone like Jamie.",
"Not forgetting the friends you first made."
] |
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