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"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "what good habits are"
},
"options": [
"what good habits are",
"what bad habits are",
"how to become healthy, rich and clever",
"it's easy for people to get up and go to bed early"
],
"question": "The old English... | Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise.
This is an old English saying. It means that we should go to bed early at night and get up early in the morning. If we do, we shall be healthy. We shall also be rich and clever.
Is this true? Perhaps it is. The body must have enough sleep. Children of your age need ten hours' sleep every night. If you do not go to bed early, you can not have enough sleep. Then you can not think properly and you can not do your work properly. You will not be wise and you may not become wealthy!
Some people go to bed late at night and get up late in the morning. This is not good for them. We should sleep at night when it is dark. The dark helps us to sleep well. When the daylight comes, we should get up. This is the time for exercise. If the body is not used, it will become weak. Exercise keeps it strong.
Exercise helps the blood to move around inside the body. This is very important. Blood takes nutrition to all parts of our bodies. The brains in our heads also need blood. We think with our brains. If we keep our bodies healthy, and take exercise, we can think better!
Our bodies also need air to breathe. Without air we will die. Get up early in the morning and we can have plenty of clean, fresh air. That will keep us healthy and happy. | middle323.txt |
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "She was young."
},
"options": [
"She was old.",
"She was young.",
"No, she wasn't",
"Yes, she was young."
],
"question": "Was Alice old or young?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer":... | Alice was twenty-three years old, and she was a nurse at a big hospital . She was very kind and all of her patients likes her very much .
One day she was out shopping. She saw an old woman. The woman was waiting to cross a busy street . Alice wanted to cross the street, too. So she went over to help the woman cross the street. When Alice was near her, she suddenly laughed and said, " Mrs Green ! You were my patient in the hospital last year."
Mrs Green was very happy to see her.
"I will help you cross the street, Mrs Green," Alice said.
"Oh, thank you very much , Alice , " Mrs Green said and stepped forward . "No, no, Mrs Green," Alice said quickly . "Wait! The light is still red."
"Oh," Mrs Green answered when she stepped back. "I can easily cross the street by myself when the light is green ." | middle445.txt |
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "was patient enough to listen to her son's words"
},
"options": [
"was angry with him",
"told him what his teachers had said",
"asked him to keep away from problem kids",
"was patient enough to listen to her son's words"... | Jack thought himself a basketball fan. He watched quite a lot of American NBA basketball games. Not only did he watch them, he spent much of his free time playing on the court too. Then came the final year of his middle school. All of his regular teammates stopped showing up on the court because they were simply too busy preparing for the high school entrance exam to play. He was, of course, under much stress himself, like everyone else. A good exam result meant a good high school; a mediocre score meant a mediocre school. _ . However, he loved basketball so much that he still found time to play, this time with a group of guys who were said to have skipped classes before.
Some of his teachers started worrying about him. They asked his mother to go to school to let her know that Jack was hanging out with problem kids. When his mother returned home that day, she wanted to talk to Jack. Knowing the purpose of her visit to the school, Jack thought his mother would punish him for befriending those bad guys. To his surprise, his mother was not angry with him at all. She wanted to hear her son's side of the story. So Jack told his mother about what he knew of Simon and Peter. Simon's parents were badly ill; Peter's father had lost his job. They both seemed to Jack to be normal kids. Jack's mother thought for a moment, then went on to say that she was OK with her son playing with them and that she and her son should think of ways to help these kids. Soon Jack's mum introduced some part-time jobs to Simon and Peter, which they accepted. She believed in her son and cared about those who were less lucky.
Jack's basketball friends and he have left for different places, but they still keep in touch. He knows Peter is now a manager of a local bank. Simon is currently a freshman at a university. Sadly, it is impossible to get together to play basketball again, but whenever they get on the phone, they talk about it all the time. | middle6696.txt |
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "to do school research"
},
"options": [
"for sending exams",
"to do school research",
"for afterschool activities",
"to read together with their parents"
],
"question": "Students can borrow more than two books at... | Wildwood School Library Guide
This will offer you some information about our school library. You can use this guide to help your kids use our library.
Service hours: 3:00 p.m.--5:30 p.m.on school days; 8:30 a.m.--11:00 a.M.on weekends On school days, your kids may borrow or return books during opening hours only when his classroom teacher allows him to.At the weekend, our library is open to both you and your kids.
Borrowing:
Each student can borrow one or two books at a time. More books can be borrowed only for class reading activities and school research.
Returning:
Books borrowed from the library can be kept for 15 school days. The books must be returned before the due date or the kid can not borrow other books.
Damaged or Lost Books:
When a book is returned in a damaged condition, the kid will have to pay three dollars for the damage. Full price must be paid if a book is lost. We encourage students to carry their library books in plastic bags to protect them from rainy weather.
Please call us at 33621323 for more information. | middle7588.txt |
[
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "to the supermarket"
},
"options": [
"to the supermarket",
"to the zoo",
"to the park",
"to the museum"
],
"question": "Mrs Wilson took Trudy and Ben _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"... | One day Mrs Wilson took Trudy and Ben to go shopping. They went to the supermarket in the new shopping mall . "Why do you buy things here, Mum?" Trudy asked. "Because they are cheaper than those at the corner store," Mrs Wilson said. "Help me check the prices." The Wilsons were not wealthy and Mrs Wilson was always careful with her money. She looked carefully at the prices of things. She bought some groceries in the supermarket. When they got home, the children said, "We don't think you saved money by going to the supermarket there." "Of course I did," said Mrs Wilson, "everything was cheap there." "We know," said the children, "but we came home by taxi because we had too much to carry. The cost of the taxi was more than the money you saved!" Mrs Wilson added everything up and found her children were right. "Well done,"she said, "next time we will do shopping near our home." | middle4081.txt |
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "He was born in Anhui."
},
"options": [
"He was born in Libya.",
"He was born in Anhui.",
"He was born in Greece.",
"He was born in a hotel."
],
"question": "According to the article, where was Ling Qinghao born?... | After two weeks, Ling Qinghao finally sent a message to his wife in their hometown in Anhui, and told her her he was safe.
Ling, 44, was a Chinese construction worker who went to Libya. The recent problems in Libya have left the country in disorder. Several Chinese were injured last month.
Ling was one of the thousands of Chinese evacuees from Libya. The evacuee's first stop was Greece. They are staying there in a five-star hotel that the Chinese government paid for. According to the Foreign Ministry, by March 2, China has evacuated a total of 35,860 Chinese from Libya. Among them, 20745 have already returned to China.
To evacuate means to quickly move people away from a disaster or disorder. An evacuation tests how a nation would deal with an emergency . From getting flight tickets to dealing with customs services , many parts of the government and companies have to work together.
To protect the safety of overseas Chinese, China took action quickly. Since February 24, the nation has sent out airplanes and ships to evacuate its people from Libya.They even sent a navy ship to help. This is the first time that China has sent the army in an evacuation.
"We have done a great job in no more than 10 days. This shows China's ability to protect its people overseas in emergencies," Vice Foreign Minister Song Tao said. | middle3936.txt |
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "the service of it is very cheap"
},
"options": [
"the service of it is very cheap",
"it's very expensive",
"it's very smart",
"it's very useful in another city"
],
"question": "Little Smart is popular because _... | Little Smart or Xiaolingtong is becoming more and more popular in China. But you can use it only in your city. If you go to another city, it will have no use. It looks like a mobile phone, but the service( )is quite cheap. We only need to pay about 20 yuan a month for the line and about 0.1 yuan each minute for the talk. What's more, you don't have to pay any money when someone else calls you.
But little Smart is not really so smart. Users often complain about( ) its bad voice. " I can't make or get a phone call when I am on a bus," a person in Hangzhou said. Scientists are trying their best to make Little Smart smarter. And the latest Little Smart even has a color screen. | middle2396.txt |
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "parents"
},
"options": [
"daughters",
"students",
"parents",
"females"
],
"question": "The passage is written for _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
}
] | Your daughter has finally reached the age of 18, and you think perhaps your job will finally get a little easier. That could be wrong thinking - as the parent of any 18-year-old will tell you. Learning to _ an ungrateful 18-year-old daughter takes patience, understanding and time.
_ When she was a little girl, she wanted you to be involved in everything of her life from her daily activities to her friends. This is' no longer the case. She's a grown woman who needs her own personal life. Comment on her choices only when asked to do so - especially if you want to say no to her.
Allow her to make mistakes. No parent wants to see his or her child fall, but the days of protecting her all the time are at an end. Unless you see a train coming, let her fall when she makes poor choices. It will enable her to grow past the ungrateful "know it all" stage.
Encourage dialogue whenever you can, rather than planning talks. She's more likely to open up to you when talking over something trivial . Anytime she wants to talk, become a willing listener in the conversation. You never know when a deeper, more important conversation will develop. | middle1847.txt |
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "a famous singer"
},
"options": [
"a famous singer",
"a famous actress",
"the writer's friend",
"a sports star"
],
"question": "According to the story, Whitney Houston is probably _ .",
"question_type": "c... | My dad used to say he knew I would be a singer. When I was a baby, I was always singing loudly. Dad was a big sports fan, but he was happy I loved music.
After dinner, Dad would often ask me to sing. He always said I sang I Will Always Love You much better than Whitney Houston!
At every school concert he cheered me on. The look of pride on his face made me happy.
My life was full of concerts, singing lessons and laughter. Though my mum and brothers helped me, they did not share our love for music.
Our lives changed when Dad was told that he had cancer. We always hoped that something would happen and he would get better, but the doctors told us that they could not save him.
About a week before my dad died, he fell into a coma . The nurses said even though Dad did not reply, he could still hear me.
The nurses said I should sing him a song. I sang one of our favorites. As I sang, my dad gave a big smile, and clapped .
I will always remember that smile. I was so pleased to know that Dad had heard me sing one more song.
My dad died on May 14, 2000. It was hard to believe: he was so full of life. I don't know how to say how much I miss him.
Now I have all the memories of him and his beautiful smile deep inside my heart. I will always know that he is listening from his front row seat in _ .
He used to say: "Sing from your heart."
My dad has been and will always be my hero. | middle2382.txt |
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "A red pen"
},
"options": [
"A lucky penny",
"A red pen",
"A pair of socks",
"None of the above"
],
"question": "_ brings Andrea luck.",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"ans... | Nick and his friends were talking about things that can bring them luck . "I have a lucky red pen," said Andrea. "I have a lucky penny ," said Manuel. Every time I want to do really well in tests, I carry my lucky penny." Nick thought for a moment, and answered, "My blue socks." "Blue socks?" the boys were surprised and asked together. Nick said that every time he wore his blue socks to school before a test, he got a good mark.
The next day Nick would have a Chinese test. He was sad because he couldn't find his blue socks to wear to school. "Mom!" shouted Nick. "Where are my blue socks? I will have a Chinese test, and I need to wear them." "Don't be silly," Nick's mom said. "They need to be washed." "When I wear them, I get a good grade," Nick said. "Did you prepare for your test?" asked Mom. "Yes." "Then don't worry about it. Just do your best," Mom encouraged. Nick was worried about his test because his lucky socks would not help him.
A few days later, Nick's teacher told him that he got 95 in his test. Nick was so excited that he couldn't wait to tell Mom how well he did in his test. Mom said, "It wasn't the blue socks that made you successful. It was made by yourself." | middle4095.txt |
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "reporters"
},
"options": [
"strangers",
"teachers",
"reporters",
"governors"
],
"question": "The volunteers who visited an orphanage are _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
... | That day was a very good day. The volunteers who visited an orphanage now became the best friends each other. The four persons were Li Hui, the reporter of Jing Newspaper, Zhao Qiang and Huang Jian, reporters of Chongqing Television Station, and me.
According to our experience of driving in the disaster area, it would be OK to drive in the morning, but the road was dangerous in the afternoon. So this morning we got off at 6:00 am. It is about 40 kilometers aim place. It would take not more than one hour normally. However, because of poor road conditions, we tried twice but failed to go through. We had to stop driving to wait for road repairing. It was very dangerous to park on the road in the mountain. To be honest, my experience in the disaster area were over load . I almost couldn't stand. But one thing had been supporting me, I had been very grateful to have such a chance to help the people of disaster area, to have such a chance to share my love.
When we took two vehicles supplies to the orphanage, the leader of the orphanage Mr. Lang with 31 children was too excited to say anything.
,. | middle3922.txt |
[
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "customers could get their meals quickly"
},
"options": [
"they didn't need waiters or waitresses",
"they could use plastic plates",
"customers could get their meals quickly",
"customers would pay less."
],
"ques... | There were two McDonalds--Mac and Dick--and they were brothers. In 1948, they owned a restaurant in California, they liked working in the restaurant, but they got tired of the customers ordering so many different things to eat.
"If we gave customers a smaller menu, we could make some of the food before they came, and they wouldn't have to wait so long for their meals," said one of the brothers. The other brother agreed and said, "And if we made the customers come to the counter, we wouldn't need any waiters or waitresses. We could also use plastic plates so there wouldn't be any washing-up."
These were such good ideas that McDonald brothers used them, and the customers were very pleased. They got their meals very quickly--in less than a minute--and they paid only 15 cents for hamburgers and 10 cents for fries. The first McDonald's restaurant had no seats for customers to sit on. This meant that people had to take their food away, and that no one had to clean up any tables after them.
Then a man called Ray Kroc came to the brothers and asked to buy their business. They agreed to sell it to him for$27 million. After that, people paid Ray Kroc to open their own restaurants using the McDonald's name and menu. Before long, there were McDonald's restaurants all over the United States, and nowadays, they are all over the world--even in China and Russia. The most successful McDonald's business is in Hong Kong of China. The Hong Kong McDonald's sells more hamburgers every day than any other McDonald's anywhere else in the world.
McDonald's restaurants are so successful because children love going to them. They like the food, and they like the toys and games they can get at McDonald's. | middle479.txt |
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "harmful"
},
"options": [
"useful",
"kind",
"harmful",
"cruel"
],
"question": "Dirty water is _ to our heath.",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"... | As we all know, people couldn't live without water. Some parts of our bodies are made of water. We depend on clean water to live every day.
However, we human beings are polluting water seriously. In some areas of China, people are still in great need of clean water. Dirty water is one of the world's biggest healthy problems. It's harmful to our health. When water from the rain and melting snow runs through roads, it picks up some dangerous chemicals and other things along the way. Many of the rivers are short of protections, so they are easy to be polluted by factories or animals' waste.
World Water Day has grown to become one of the important dates since 1993. In 2013, World Water Day shares the topic of Water Cooperation. If everyone tries their best to save and protect the clean water, our living conditions will be much better.
,. | middle2383.txt |
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "was away to visit his friends"
},
"options": [
"was happy to watch them",
"was away to visit his friends",
"pretended that he didn't see them",
"was angry but didn't drive them off"
],
"question": "When the chil... | Once upon a time, there was a garden in the village. Its owner was an old man. He had been away for several years to visit his friends. It was a large lovely garden with soft green grass and beautiful flowers. While the old man was away, some children came to play in the garden every afternoon. The birds in the garden sang so sweetly that the children used to stop their games to listen to them. For them, the time they spent there was the happiest they had ever had.
One day the old man came back. When he saw the children playing in his garden, he was very angry. "What are you doing here?" he shouted. "Nobody except myself is allowed to play in my garden." The children were terrified and ran away. Then spring came, but it was still winter in the old man's garden. There were blossoms and birds all over the village, except in the garden. The birds didn't like singing in his garden, since there were no children." Why is spring arriving so late this year?" the old man thought. "How pretty it would be if it were spring now!" One morning, the old man was woken up by some sounds. He heard birds singing and children laughing. When he opened the window, he saw the birds sitting in the trees and the children running about happily. "I'm sure spring has come. What I'm seeing is the most _ scene I have ever seen, and the sounds which I'm hearing are the most beautiful in the world," said the old man. | middle1852.txt |
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "easy"
},
"options": [
"right",
"pleased",
"easy",
"difficult"
],
"question": "It isn't _ for us to read the notes written by most doctors.",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
... | Has a doctor ever given you a note to take to the chemist for some medicine? Are you able to read the note easily? Some doctors write clearly , but most doctors do not. Chemists have more chances to read doctors' notes, but sometimes doctors write so badly that even the chemist can't read them.
One day a lady wrote to a doctor inviting him to have dinner at her house. The doctor wrote an answer, but he didn't write clearly and the lady couldn't read it.
"What shall I do?" she said to her husband, "I don't know whether he is coming or not. I don't want to give him a telephone call and say that I can't read his writing."
Her husband thought a moment, then he had an idea.
"Thank you," said his wife. "That's a very good idea."
She went to the chemist's shop and gave the doctor's note to the chemist. The chemist looked at it very carefully. Then he said politely, "Could you wait a moment, madam?" He went to the back of the shop. After a few minutes he returned carrying a large bottle. He gave the bottle to the lady and said, "Three times a day and one spoonful at a time." | middle478.txt |
[
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "They don't want something to happen."
},
"options": [
"They want to turn younger.",
"They miss the past years.",
"They terrify the future days.",
"They don't want something to happen."
],
"question": "Why do per... | In the middle of a really embarrassing moment, you might feel like you just want to disappear. Maybe you wish for a time machine that could send you back five minutes. Well, time machines are hard to come by in the real world, so finding a better way of getting through the humiliation is needed.
Sometimes, embarrassment is caused by how we act after we make an unwanted thing. If the thing is a small one, you can just pretend it didn't happen, and many people won't notice. On the other hand, if you stop, or get red in the face after you've messed up, people will really notice, and it will be hard to let the moment pass by. Of course, some embarrassing moments are too big or obvious for this plan to work.
Sometimes when you meet or get caught in a really cringe-worthy moment, it doesn't seem funny. Other people may laugh, but you just get red in the face and feel like curling up in a ball of shame. But there are some people who can laugh at their own mistakes. When they mess up, they laugh harder than their friends do! People like _ don't stay embarrassed for long, because this can turn into another funny story. They might even make a joke about their mistake before anyone else gets the chance to.
You shouldn't pretend a laugh if you really feel angry or embarrassed, but changing your attitude or outlook might be worth trying. Remember that a thing that makes you embarrassed today will probably make you laugh tomorrow. So why not try to laugh today?
,. | middle3923.txt |
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "211 BC"
},
"options": [
"247 BC",
"36 BC",
"283 BC",
"211 BC"
],
"question": "The construction of the Qin Shihuang Tomb completed in _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
... | The terracotta warriors have guarded the Qin Shihuang Tomb for over 2,000 years. The construction of the tomb started in 247 BC, and it took 36 years to complete. There are thousands of pottery figures of warriors and horses in this magnificent tomb. The museum is located five kilometers east of Xi'an, in Lintong County.
The Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall in Guangzhou was built in memory of Dr Sun Yat-sen. The Hall is a beautiful building in the style of a Chinese palace. It can seat an audience of 5, 000, but not a single pillar is found inside. In front of the Hall stands a bronze statue of Dr Sun Yat-sen.
The Potala Palace in Lhasa was built in the seventh century. However, the construction of today's buildings began in 1645. It took three years to complete . The Potala Palace is thirteen stories high and has more than 1,000 rooms. To help _ the buildings, only a few people are admitted each day. | middle4094.txt |
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "Mushrooms"
},
"options": [
"Meat",
"Mushrooms",
"Fresh fruit",
"Nothing"
],
"question": "What did the officers share the next morning ?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"... | In a Police Mess , an officer wanted to get some fresh vegetables. He was so pleased with his mushrooms that he decided to share them. When their breakfast arrived the next day, each officer found some mushrooms on his plate.
"Try the dog with a piece first." Suggested one cautious officer who was afraid that the " mushrooms" might be poisonous.
The dog seemed to enjoy its mushrooms, and the officers then began to eat their meal, saying that the mushrooms tasted wonderful.
An hour later, however, there was great confusion when the gardener rushed in to announce that the dog was dead. Immediately, the officers jumped into their cars and rushed to the nearest hospital. Stomach pumps were used and the officers had a very unpleasant time getting rid of the remains of the mushrooms.
When they returned to the mess, they sat down and started to discuss the symptoms of the mushroom poisoning. The gardener was called in to give a full account of the way the poor dog had died. " Did it suffer much before death?" asked one of the officer, feeling very pleased that he had escaped a painful death himself. The gardener looked rather surprised , " No, " he said in a puzzled tone. " It was killed when a car ran over it."
, . | middle3937.txt |
[
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "In China"
},
"options": [
"China",
"in China",
"In china",
"In China"
],
"question": "---Where is Tim?--- _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"a... | Hello!I'm Tim Hand, I'm English, but I'm in China. This is my mother. Her first name is Steve. My telephone number is seven-six-zero, nine-one-seven-six, My friend is Li Lei. His English name is Paul. He is Chinese. His telephone number is 281-5248.Look at the photo. Who's that in the photo? It's my Chinese teacher. His name is Liu Yong. He is a good teacher. | middle4080.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "The earth."
},
"options": [
"The sun.",
"Mars.",
"The moon.",
"The earth."
],
"question": "What does our planet mean here?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index"... | The earth is 4 600 million years old. We humans have lived on earth for only 35 000 years, but during this period we have changed our planet a lot in many ways. Some things we've done are very good for the earth while some are bad.
All over the world, people have cut down millions of trees. When it rains or when the wind blows, the earth is taken away. Forests have become deserts, so more and more sorts of animals and plants are disappearing.
In big cities, cars and buses have polluted the air. Many people in cities now have health problems.
Factories have also polluted the land and the water. As a result, many rivers and lakes are now dead.
Around the earth, there's a special kind of oxygen called "ozone"(O3). It is important to the earth. But now air pollution is destroying it and that has made a very big hole in the ozone layer. Too much harmful radiation from the sun passes through the hole and reaches the earth directly. This is very dangerous because this kind of radiation can cause cancer.
Carbon dioxide (CO2) in the air has increased a lot. It mainly comes from burning oil, coal and wood. This has formed a "blanket" around the earth. The heat from the sun can't escape so the temperature is rising. This is called "the greenhouse effect". It causes the level of the oceans to rise and the climate of the earth to change.
All these problems are very serious, so we must do something now.
,A, B, C, D. | middle6697.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "light blue"
},
"options": [
"purple",
"red",
"deep green",
"light blue"
],
"question": "Chinese women who have dark eyes and dark hair won't look beautiful in _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
... | Australian colour consultant Kylie Bartnicki is talking with a group of women in Pudong, Shanghai, who are interested in how colours affect people's confidence and help form people's first impressions .
Kylie traces back her interest in colours to when she went for her first job interview at age 18. "My mother bought me a new red top to wear to my interview and she said, "Wear this, and it will be lucky."' Kylie recalls. "I wore it, had a great interview and got the job. Ever since then I started thinking about how powerful the colour is, how it makes us look and how it makes us feel."
"When we wear clothes in a good colour, the colour will make our skin, hair and eyes shine and we look happy and smart," Kylie says.
Winter and summer are "cool colourings" and autumn and spring are "warm colourings". Someone who loves "cool colouring" might have red or golden hair, brown eyes and gold or yellow skin.
Chinese women belong to the "autumn season" if they have darker, peachy skin. Chinese women belong to the "winter season" if they have pale skin. Kylie says that Chinese women who have dark eyes and dark hair will look best in deep, rich colours. Light pinks and blues should be avoided because they may wash our Chinese skin tones .
Their talk usually lasts one and a half to two hours and costs 600 yuan (89 dollars). Kylie says her customers are as young as five years old and as old as 90. The customers between their 30s and 50s always want some fresh ideas on developing their own personal style. | middle1846.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "the money"
},
"options": [
"him",
"their farm",
"the potatoes",
"the money"
],
"question": "Jim's mother was much worried about _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answ... | Jim is a young farmer. He was once put into prison( ).
One day, he got a letter from his mother. " I'm so worried about our farm,"she wrote."it's time to plant potatoes. I can't dig ( ) all the fields( ) by myself."
Jim read the letter and became sad. " What can I do?" he thought. Then he had a good idea. He wrote to his mother," don't dig the fields. There is much money in the earth. Don't plant potatoes until I come home."
Some days later, Jim got another letter from his mother. It said, " Two days ago, about ten men came to our farm and dug all the fields. I can't understand it. It seemed that they were looking for something. What should I do?"
Jim smiled when he read his mother's letter. He wrote a letter to his mother at once. It was very short. Guess what it would say. | middle2397.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "by plane"
},
"options": [
"by train",
"by sea",
"by plane",
"by car"
],
"question": "From the passage, we know the fastest way of traveling is _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer... | Modern life is impossible without traveling. The fastest way of traveling is by plane. With a modern airliner , you can travel in one day to places which needed a month or more to get to hundreds of years ago.
Traveling by train is slower than by plane, but you can see the places you are traveling through. Modern trains have comfortable seats and dining-cars. _ even make the longest journey enjoyable .
Some people prefer to travel by sea. You can visit many other countries or different parts of your country. Ships are not so fast as trains or planes, but traveling by sea is a very pleasant way to spend a holiday.
Many people like to travel by car. You can make your own timetable. You can travel three or four hundred miles or only fifty or one hundred miles a day, just as you like. You can stop if there is something interesting, for example, at a good restaurant where you can enjoy a good meal, or at a hotel to spend the night. That's why traveling by car is popular for pleasure trips, while people usually take a train or a plane when they travel on business. | middle322.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "English."
},
"options": [
"French.",
"English.",
"Chinese.",
"Japanese."
],
"question": "Which is Mr. Joe's mother language?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_inde... | Singing songs is fun, but is it also useful? For learning English pronunciation , Mr. Joe thinks songs are the most useful way to learn. At the same time, you can learn some new words and phrases while singing songs. Mr. Joe has used songs to help himself learn French, Spanish, Japanese and Chinese. You should do the same.
Some words used in songs are not everyday English, so you have to be careful how you use song lyrics when you speak. Most words and sentences are very useful. You don't have to sing songs aloud if you are shy, but after learning a song you should be able to follow the words without looking at the lyrics. When you can do that, you have learned something that you will never forget!
Some good songs to listen to are from the Beatles, John Denver and the Carpenters. Their songs are not too fast and the lyrics are close to normal spoken English. Just for fun, you can try Mr. Joe's favorite singer, B.B. King. His songs are not easy at all! If you can understand even 80% of "Why I Sing the Blues", you are a very _ student.
If you become good at singing English songs, you can try to go to karaoke and sing with your friends. When you are able to sing a song in another language, even if you don't sing so beautifully, you will really impress(......) other people! | middle4916.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "teacher"
},
"options": [
"teacher",
"pen pal",
"student",
"movie star"
],
"question": "Luisa is a _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_te... | ,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 tennis. Sometimes she reads in the reading room in the afternoon. On weekends, she often goes to see Beijing Opera . She thinks it is very interesting and fun. She collects many pictures of Beijing Opera. Sometimes she goes to see her friends. She like singing, dancing and drawing.
She has a pen pal in China. The pen pal is a boy, he is from Shanghai. He likes sports and Beijing Opera. They talk about Beijing Opera in the letters. Luisa wants to go to Shanghai to see the pen pal one day. | middle6867.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "All of the above."
},
"options": [
"They think actors are fashionable.",
"They think actors are rich.",
"They think their clothes are beautiful.",
"All of the above."
],
"question": "Why do so many people think ... | Many people think it is very exciting and admirable to be an actor. The actors often wear the most beautiful and fashionable clothes and they can make a lot of money. Many people like them and they have so many fans. But in fact, the job of an actor can be very tiring and hard. To make good movies, for example, action movies, the actors need to go to some remote places. There they don't have good places to stay or nice food to eat. They often have to get up early and go to bed very late. When they are too busy, they don't have time to sleep or relax. It's very hard. | middle444.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "Something like wax"
},
"options": [
"Something like sugar",
"Something like cheese",
"Something like salt",
"Something like wax"
],
"question": "What's on the surface of the instant noodles?",
"question_type... | People usually think it is very easy to cook instant noodles . They usually put the noodles into the boiling water and add in the MSG, together with the other things like eggs or vegetables. However, have you ever wondered if this is the correct way of cooking them?
Do you know what is on the surface of the noodles? People use something like wax to cover the noodles when they make them, so that the noodles can join together nicely before they are put into the _ . Many people enjoy eating them without thinking of this. But a report said the wax covered on the noodles was very bad for our bodies. They said it needed about 2-3days to clear away the wax in our bodies after we ate it. So it is dangerous to have too much wax stayed in our stomachs. But it is not difficult to wash away the wax. Before you cook the noodles, wash them with hot water and then pour away the water. Do it like this twice, and you can wash the wax away. Then and you can cook the noodles as usual. | middle6873.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "there are some coral islands"
},
"options": [
"there are no coral islands",
"there are some coral islands",
"the water is always warm",
"we can see many flowers and fishes"
],
"question": "In the sea _ .",
... | In the sea there are many islands. In its warm waters there are some little ones. We call them coral islands.
A coral island is very nice to look at. It looks like a ring of land with trees, grass, and flowers on it. One part of the ring is open to the water. There is a little round lake inside the island.
If you look into this lake, you will see beautiful coral. You may think they are flowers.
If you look at a piece of coral, you will see many little holes in it. In each of these holes a very small sea animal has lived. These sea animals make the coral.
They began to build under the water. Year after year, the coral grew higher and higher. At last it grew out of the water.
Then the sea brought to it small trees and something else. After some years, these things changed into earth. Sometimes the wind brought seeds to this earth. Sometimes birds flew over it and brought seeds to the island. The little seeds grew. In a few years there were plants all over the island. In a few more years there were trees growing there.
So you see, these islands were built little by little. The workers were very small. Don't they teach us a lesson? Can you think what the lesson is? | middle336.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "a teacher"
},
"options": [
"a reporter",
"a teacher",
"a doctor",
"an officer"
],
"question": "The writer of this article must be _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"... | When you cough or sneeze, please turn your head away from others and cover your mouth with the full part of your hand. Afterwards, you should say," Excuse me." This is a rule I set for my students.
It is so simple, but many kids have never been told to do _ . In fact, I notice adults cough and sneeze in public without putting a hand over the mouth. I hate traveling by underground in New York during cold and flu season, because it is certain that someone is going to stand right behind me and cough or sneeze on my neck.
One important thing I point out to the kids is that after they sneeze or cough on their hand, they should wash their hands as soon as possible. Otherwise, they will be passing those _ along to everything and everyone they touch.
In order to help the students remember this rule, I tell them about an old story. It says that when you sneeze, evil spirits jump into your body. If you don't cover your mouth, the spirits will enter, but if you cover your mouth, you will keep them out, We say "God bless you" when someone sneezes, and in Germany you should say "Gesundheit". That means "Good health to you." Both expressions are said that if you didn't cover your mouth in time and the spirits were able to enter your body. The kids love finding out the origins of these expressions and it encourage them to put the advice to use more often. | middle1891.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "noodles and rice"
},
"options": [
"noodles and rice",
"burgers and rice balls",
"chips and vegetables",
"fish and roast chicken"
],
"question": "High schools in Japan serve _",
"question_type": "cloze_quest... | It seems that school children all over the world complain about their school food. What do students of your age eat for lunch at school in other countries?
Japan
High schools have dining rooms. They serve everything from noodles to rice, but not burgers and chips. Other children bring food from home, such as cold rice balls, meat or fish, pickles and vegetables. Twice a year parents are invited to have a taste of the food.
United States
A typical menu from a US school is made up of a hamburger with fried potatoes or roast chicken, lettuce and pickles, fruit and cookies. School lunches must also provide at least one third of the daily amount of necessary nutrition , such as, vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium .
Australia
Meat pies, sausage rolls and hotdogs are all traditional dishes in Australian school shops. But as the country pays more attention to children's health, healthier foods have started to appear on school menus. Many schools have used a traffic light system. The sale of red labeled c) foods, including cookies, chocolate and soft drinks. Is served only twice a week. Healthier green labeled foods such as sushi, sandwiches, corn and watermelons, however, are available every day.
South Africa
Most of South African schools do not serve meals at all. Classes end at l; 30 p. m. and students get their own lunches. Many students bring food from home, usually sandwiches.
Fast food and fried food sell the best among students. As a result, it has caused a rise in obesity c) among children. But as more people began to realize that being too fat may cause different kinds of serious illnesses, some schools in towns have led the way towards better nutrition. Now students at these schools are offered lunches of porridge with vegetables, such as cabbage, onions, beans, carrots and tomatoes. | middle7238.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "going to shops"
},
"options": [
"clicking their mouse",
"paying money",
"sitting in front of their computers",
"going to shops"
],
"question": "Nowadays many people like shopping online instead of _ .",
"... | Shopping used to mean actually going to shops, but nowadays, you can shop without even leaving your house. Just sit in front of your computer, click your mouse and your things will be sent to your house in a couple of days.
November 11this a big day for people who like shopping online. On that day last year, many online stores offered a big discount and free delivery service. The biggest online shopping sites in China,Taobao.com and Tmall.com ,sold things worth 19.1 billion yuan in total.
"Goods online are often much cheaper. It also saves me a lot of time. And we often have more goods on many online stores than in shopping malls," Wang Xin, an online shopping lover in Beijing, said to China Daily. She stayed up very late for a lot of cheap goods online. She spent several thousand that day.
Another big advantage of online shopping is that it helps people get things from different cities, even different countries, _ . "I like eating duck neck very much and I often buy it on Taobao from shops in Wuhan. It's much more delicious than what our local stores sell, but cheaper," said Zang Xin, a girl in Yangzhou.
While enjoying online shopping, many people also have worries, especially for middle school student buyers. Young students are easily attracted by advertisements on the Internet and buy things they don't need.
"Middle school students should pay more attention to their study. Searching for things wastes their time," said Jing Chunling, an education expert. "Besides, online shop owners have no idea of the ages of their buyers. Anyone can easily buy things that they want to. Some of goods are even bad for young students such as cigarettes and wine." | middle1649.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "Because she was lonely."
},
"options": [
"Because it was a rainy day in the school holidays.",
"Because her parents were on a holiday.",
"Because her Aunt Bella was at home.",
"Because she was lonely."
],
"quest... | It was a wet, rainy day during the school holidays. Lily looked out of the window and thought about her parents. They were on a long holiday. They said Lily was too young to go. So Lily was staying with her Aunt Bella. Today Lily was unhappy. She was all alone --Aunt Bella was out shopping.
Lily decided to go to the top floor. Maybe there was something interesting. She arrived at the top. There was an old door. Lily opened the door and walked in. The walls were changing colours. A sofa wasn't on the floor! It was in the air. Suddenly she heard a sound "Whoooosh" and after a minute she saw a boy appear .
"Hi," he said. "I am the genie . Who are you?"
"I'm Lily," she answered, "but you don't look like a genie."
The boy looked at her. He said, "Hocuspocusinversus!" And then suddenly Lily was in the air. "OK! I believe you," she shouted. "Get me down!"
"So, how many wishes do you want?" the boy said.
Then she told the cool genie she was lonely. She told him about having no friends. The cool genie just nodded his head . When Lily finished her story, she felt better.
The genie said, "Well, I must go now!" Then suddenly he was gone. Lily went downstairs and found a postcard from her parents. It said, "Dear Lily. Miss you, back next week, love Mom and Dad." Then the front door opened and she heard Aunt Bella arriving with her shopping.
The next day Lily decided to say "Thank you" to the genie. She went to the top floor and opened the door. But there was nothing there except a dark old room with a few boxes. | middle4731.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "He did not believe it."
},
"options": [
"It was so scary.",
"It was too magic.",
"He did not believe it.",
"He thought it was true."
],
"question": "What did the writer use to think of it seeing kungfu actors ma... | Zhang Feng, a 23-year-old man from Zhengzhou, China, has developed a special kind of kungfu skill. He called it "Shaolin Sunshine Hand". It allows him to get enough energy with his fists to put out candles up to three meters away.
I used to watch those Chinese kungfu films during the 80s and 90s. I used to love seeing kungfu actors make things far away with their fists, but at that time I knew it was not true. However, after I watched the video, I changed my idea. The video went very popular in China recently. It showed that the young man named Zhang Feng put out 15 candles in a line three meters away with air or energy generated by his flying fists.
You may say it's not true, and you're not the only one. But the young man actually invited two reporters from The Zhengzhou Evening News newspaper into his home to see his act and then film him doing it. The two reporters tried their best, but were only able to put out one of the 15 candles set 10 cm apart, and even blowing air didn't put out all the candles. Zhang Feng, on the other hand, put them all out just by throwing punches. The two reporters were _ and couldn't explain how he did it. They said that Zhang Feng was a great Shaolin master. | middle4057.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "England"
},
"options": [
"America",
"England",
"Australia",
"Canada"
],
"question": "The Greens are from _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"an... | The Greens are English. Now they are in Beijing. This is their first visit to China. They are going to stay in China for three weeks. They want to visit some big cities and villages. They want to learn some Chinese.
Mr Green is driver. He likes driving in Beijing very much. Mrs Green is a teacher. She is visiting a middle school near Beijing. Their son Jim is a middle school student. He meets some Chinese students, and he likes to speak English with them.
They take a lot of photos in China. When they are back in English, they are going to show the photos to their friends. They want the English people to know more about China. | middle3738.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "grapes"
},
"options": [
"rice cake",
"noodles",
"grapes",
"dumplings"
],
"question": "In Spain, what do people eat in the new year?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answ... | On New Year's Day, many people eat special food for good luck.
In Spain and some Latin American countries ,people eat twelve grapes at midnight on New Year's Eve--One grape for good luck in each month of the new year.
Chinese people eat dumplings. Some are made with a coin inside. Everyone tries to find the coin for good luck and money in the new year. Of course they don't eat the coin . In the south of China, people make rice cakes for New Year. The Chinese pronunciation for rice cake is "Nian Gao", which means "get better year after year".
Japanese people eat noodles on New Year's Eve and on their birthdays. They think it may bring them good luck and long life.
The food may be different in each country, but the meaning is the same---people hope the food will bring them luck and happiness(,) in the coming year. | middle5349.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "a travel manager"
},
"options": [
"a headmaster",
"a travel manager",
"a traveler",
"an engineer"
],
"question": "Mr. Reg Simpson is probably _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answe... | The airport in Boswell is twenty-one miles from the city. The banks and business offices are in the center of the city.
Read these notes from the diary by Mr. Reg Simpson:
March 2004
15 MON Group of 35 French students visiting Boswell -- want cheap holiday
16 TUES Mr. and Mrs. J. Grant arriving from Paris -- only stay a night at Boswell -- leaving early on the 18thby air
17 WED Mr. Nagashima, Tokyo, arriving for a two-day business trip
18 THUR 65 Russian students need two days in a cheap hotel
19 FRI have a group meeting about how to attract travelers from Asia
20 SAT Mr. and Mrs. Johnson, from Washington D.C., arriving by air
21 SUN Dinner with Bella at King Garden and watch King Kong at 9:00 p.m.
22 MON Mr. and Mrs. F. Ray, need cheap hotels for two days | middle6640.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "It talks about a white American understanding the African American experience."
},
"options": [
"It talks about how a black slave runs away from his violent owner.",
"It describes an everlasting friendship between people of differe... | THIS year the US Mint will honor one of the country's most famous writers.
"Mark Twain", the pen name of Samuel Clemens(1835-1911) is loved by American readers for his novels Tom Sawyer(1876) and The Adventures of Huckberry Finn(1844).
Now he is going to have his life and work commemorated with special gold and silver coins.
But does Twain need to be commemorated? It doesn't seem like people in the US will forget him. Twain once joked that a lack of money is the root of all evil " but a lack of money with Twain's famous face on it wouldn't have made people forget about him.
The Adventures of Huckberry Finn is thought to be his greatest works.
Motherless Huck Finn is a young boy who shows the spirit of freedom. But it could be said that Huck's freedom really comes from Huck wanting to fly. When Huck gets away from his violent father, he isn't really looking for freedom,out survival.
It's even more of a problem for a slave. Jim, the escaped slave who Huck helps, makes Huck's life seem even better. It's easier not to be able to deal with someone who wants to force you to go to school than to have to fight a law that says you are a piece of property .
Huck and Jim's friendship, as shown by Mark Twain, is one of the great stories in American literature because it shows a white character, Huck, who gets an idea of the African American experience.
Mark Twain is famous and would still be famous without any special coins. Anyway, the coins could be a reason to look again at the work of a writer who got under the skin of the US in the 19th century.
With the race issue _ in the US today, perhaps Twain still has something to teach today's readers. | middle6898.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "worry about the journey to the ocean"
},
"options": [
"believe in herself",
"meet any difficulties",
"want to cross the desert",
"worry about the journey to the ocean"
],
"question": "Before the stream reached t... | Little stream ran down from a high mountain through many villages and forests. Then it reached a desert. "I went through so many difficulties.I should have no problem crossing the desert," she thought. As she started, she found herself slowly disappearing into the sand. After many tries, she still failed. "Maybe I can't reach the ocean," she said sadly to herself.
At this time, a deep voice said, "If a breeze can cross the desert,so can a river." It was the voice of the desert. But the little stream answered, "That's because a breeze can fly, but I cannot."
"That's because you _ what you are. Let yourself evaporate into the breeze, and it can take you across," said the desert. "Give up what I am now? No!No!" The little stream could not accept this idea. "The breeze can carry the vapor across the desert and let it leave as rain. The rain will form a river again," said the desert. "And whether you're a river or vapor, your nature never changes." Hearing this,the little stream went into the open arms of breeze. It carried her to the next stage of her life.
The course of our lives is like the experience of the little stream. If you want to go through difficulties in your life to head for success, you should also change the way you are sometimes. | middle6654.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "she was born"
},
"options": [
"she was 13 years old",
"She was 6 years old www.21-cn-jy.com",
"she was born",
"she went to school"
],
"question": "Feng Huan got ill when _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_ques... | Feng Huan was born in a far village in Jiangxi Province. She is 13 years old, but she is only as tall as a six-year-old girl. She is an unlucky child. Born with an illness,she can't walk as others. Family elders once tried to abandon her because of her poor health, but her mother never gave up. She named her Feng Huan, which means happiness, hoping her daughter would grow up to have a happy life in the future.
The illness brought so much pain to Feng Huan over the years. Her legs have become deformed as she has been unable to walk since she was born. She could hardly walk or go to the washroom without help. What's worse, her illness is getting worse and worse, which puts pressure on one of her kidneys . Her mother has taken her to Shanghai to see a doctor, and her parents have done everything they could to treat her illness.
Thanks to great love from her mother, Feng Huan is able to go to school as other children. She says she loves school because she can learn many things there and chat with her classmates. After she goes home on her mother's back from school, she does her homework with her favorite doll by her side. She takes the doll everywhere with her, even when she sleeps.
Luckily, when her story is reported, many kind-hearted people have lent helping hands.
Feng Huan is now r _ after corrective surgery on her legs in Shenzheng, Guangdong Province. Perhaps we can see a healthy girl soon. | middle4043.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "Fish."
},
"options": [
"Dogs.",
"Cats.",
"Fish.",
"Apples."
],
"question": "What does Jeff like very much?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answ... | Jeff likes fish very much. He buys some fish and takes it home. When(......) his wife sees the fish, she says to herself,"Good! Now I ask my friends to have lunch, and we can have the fish."They like eating fish very much. When Jeff comes home in the evening, he can't find the fish and his wife says,"Oh, your cat eats it."And she gives Jeff some bread for supper. Jeff is not very happy. He takes the cat and his wife to the shop nearby . Then he says to his wife,"My cat is one kilo and the fish is one kilo, too. The fish is here. But where is my cat?" | middle2432.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "He teaches dogs in a school."
},
"options": [
"He drives children to school.",
"He teaches dogs in a school.",
"He has a school for young children.",
"He teaches children in a school."
],
"question": "What do yo... | Steven drives a school bus, but his bus isn't the same as other school buses because there aren't any children on it. There are only dogs. Steven's bus takes dogs to school at 8:00 in the morning and brings them back home at 5:30 in the afternoon. Steven takes the dogs to a dog school. There he teaches the dogs to do many things: sit down, stand up, bring the shoes to the master, keep the master from danger . Many dogs go to Steven's school--big dogs, small dogs, old dogs, young dogs. Steven says that young dogs can learn more quickly. | middle2354.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "At 00:00"
},
"options": [
"At 00:00",
"At 2:00",
"At 3:45",
"At 10:00"
],
"question": "What time does Jim gets up on Thanksgiving Day?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"a... | This is a plan that Jim has made on Thanksgiving
00:00--00:30
Get up and go to store to buy fruit,vegetables and food by car .
1:20--4:30
Start doing a big turkey for ten people.It is interesting
2:00--2:30
Do broccoli salad and dessert,Kids really love them .
2:30--3:00
Put fifty strawberries in the turkey .They are nice!
3:00--3:30
Put some vegetables in the turkey.Kids don't like vegetables ,so just a little.
3:45--4:10
Call my father ,mother,grandparents and cousins to come and join us .
4:15
Play the Thanksgiving music,it's relaxting.
4:30--5:30
Eat a great Thanksgiving dinner.
5:30--6:30
Play family games. They are exciting.
6:30--9:00
Go out and watch the Thanksgiving movies .They are fun .
10 :00
Go to bed. | middle4725.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "At tha Bamboo Bike Studio in America."
},
"options": [
"At tha Bamboo Bike Studio in America.",
"In normal factories in China.",
"On farms in Australia.",
"At schools in New York."
],
"question": "Where can we l... | As we all know, bikes are mainly made of steel . But can you imagine that they can be made of bamboo? Do you want to know how a bamboo bike is produced? Do you want to make your own bike with bamboo? You can do it at the Bamboo Bike Studio in New York. People there can teach you how to make your own bamboo bike.
The studio is also helping build factories in Ghana , which is a country in western Africa. The factories will make cheap bamboo bikes.
Bamboo is as good as steel for building a good bike. Marty Odlin works at the studio. He says a bamboo bike is the wonderful everyday bike.
In Ghana, bikes are very popular. Few people have money to buy a car. And people like to use bikes to carry most of the country's food and other goods.
The people of Ghana are also too poor and they can't build factories to make traditional steel bikes. But making bamboo bikes is cheap. Odlin is planning to show the Ghanaian workers how to quickly make bamboo bikes now. He hopes that more and more Ghanaian people can have bamboo bikes. | middle6132.txt |
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{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "You should take him to the vet."
},
"options": [
"You should let him have a rest.",
"You should take him to the vet.",
"You should give him some medicine to eat.",
"You should ask him to sit."
],
"question": "Wh... | Most children think it's exciting to have a pet dog.In fact,it's great fun to play with a pet dog.But a few days later,you may cry,"My dog won't stop barking!"or"My pet won't come when I call him!"So,do you really know how to care for dogs?
Chihlren love dogs,and dogs love children,too.You can teach your dog to sit,lie down,and even play games with you,but you should not be _ to him.For example,don't drag him around by the leg or the head,and don't hit him.What's more,when he looks ill,you should take him to the vet .
You can teach your dog to sit without touching him.Here's how to teach him.You can hold a snack above his head and ask him to sit.When your dog sits,tell him"Good boy!"If he walks away instead of sitting,let him smell the food,then move it a little higher and try again.
Soon,your dog will know it's time to sit when he sees you give him his dinner or a snack.Then you can add the word"sit".Use it when you want to give him food or comb his hair.And you know,your pet dog learns quickly! | middle5413.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "get readers to see the mystery step by step"
},
"options": [
"give Holmes help when solving mysteries",
"show Holmes' careful observation",
"help readers pick up some clues about the mystery",
"get readers to see the my... | The mystery stories of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle are famous all over the world.
The detective in his stories is called Sherlock Holmes. He solves mysteries in a most surprising way. His assistant, Dr Watson, watches with admiration and then writes up the story of the mystery afterwards.
This is a useful story writing skill. Because Watson is not very clever, the story remains a mystery until the end. The readers can sometimes pick up some clues before he does! Then, to make Watson understand the mystery, Holmes has to explain it all, step by step. So we, the readers, get to see it step by step too. Watson is almost as good a character in the story as Sherlock Holmes!
The very first time they meet, Holmes greatly surprises Watson. When they are first introduced, Holmes says to Watson, 'How do you do? I see you have been to Afghanistan .'
Watson is too amazed by this to ask Holmes how he knows this. Watson has, indeed, been to Afghanistan. Later, he asks Holmes about it. Holmes explains that there is nothing magical about what he does. He gets to know it all by very, very careful observation .
Observation One
Watson was introduced to Holmes as a doctor. Yet Holmes thought that the way he stood and walked made him seem like a soldier. So, this meant he was probably an army doctor.
Observation Two
Watson's face was quite dark skinned. But his wrists were pale. So his dark face was probably sun burnt. This meant that he had been to a hot, sunny country.
Observation Three
At the time, the British army had soldiers at bases in many parts of the world. So there were still a lot of places to choose from. However, Holmes saw that Watson looked very tired and he was always holding his left arm, as if it was painful. So, he had probably been with the army to a place where they were fighting. There was only one place where the British army was fighting at that time: Afghanistan. | middle3062.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "Beijing"
},
"options": [
"Hunan",
"Sichuan",
"Guilin",
"Beijing"
],
"question": "Where did Cara go on vacation?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
... | Last Sunday it was snowy. Maria stayed at home. Her cousin Cara came to visit her. She came back from Beijing. She told Maria something about her vacation. "It was pretty good," she said. Cara visited the Palace Museum and the Great Wall. She took a lot of photos.
It was lunchtime. Maria's parents were not at home. Maria decided to cook by herself . She cooked noodles with some pepperoni ,tomatoes and peppers . After Cara had the noodles, she said slowly, "I think it is delicious!" But Maria thought the food was too awful. She said, "Cana, thank you, but I put too many peppers!" | middle7204.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "In March,2013"
},
"options": [
"In March,2013",
"In May, 2013",
"In March,2014.",
"In May, 2014"
],
"question": "When did the H7N9 virus hit Shanghai?",
"question_type": null
},
{
"answer": {
"... | This March, the H7N9 virus hit Shanghai, Jiangsu, Anhui, Zhejiang and so on. It seemed that most people who were infected with H7N9 had the common flu, Some people suffered from a fever or a cough..
Don't be afraid ----- it's not easy to be infected with the virus. Here are some suggestions to help you protect yourself when it comes.
Wash your hands. You need to wash your hands with soap and hot water before you eat, after you use the toilet, and after you touch animals, because your hands may carry viruses.
Cover your nose and mouth.. When someone sneezes or coughs, flu viruses can travel as far as one meter through the air, so you'd better stand a proper distance while talking to someone who has a cold. And always cover your mouth and nose with a piece of paper when you sneeze or cough, and then clean your hands.
Wear a mask. Some doctors say that masks can stop the flu as much as 80%, but if you don't wash your hands often, it's no use wearing a mask. And it's necessary to wear the mask in the groups of people.
Do sports often. Exercises will help make your body strong enough to
the virus. | middle8137.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "Man and Superman"
},
"options": [
"Hamlet",
"Macbeth",
"Romeo and Juliet",
"Man and Superman"
],
"question": "Shakespeare wrote many famous plays except _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
... | Willam Shakespeare was a writer of plays and poems. Some of his most famous plays are Hamlet, Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth .He wrote thirty-seven plays in all. They are still popular today.
He was born in 1564 in England. At school he liked watching plays. He decided to be an actor when he finished school at the age of fourteen. In 1582, he married a farmer's daughter. She was eight years older than he was. Their first child was a daughter .Later they had twins. In1585, Shakespeare left his hometown, Stratford-upon-Avon. His wife and children stayed behind .No one knows why he left or what he did between 1585 and 1592.
At twenty-eight he moved to London and joined a theatre company which opened the Globe Theatre in 1599. He became an actor, and he also wrote plays. He usually acted in his own plays .He earned almost no money from his writing. But he made a lot of money from acting. With the money he bought a large house in his hometown.
At the age of forty-nine, Shakespeare retired and went to live in Stratford-upon-Avon. He died at the age of fifty-two. He left his money to his family. He left his genius to the world. You still see his plays in English and in many other languages. He is one of the most famous writers in the world.. | middle1113.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "before 4:00 pm"
},
"options": [
"before 4:00 pm",
"before 9:00 am",
"after 5:00 pm",
"after 5:30 pm"
],
"question": "If Helen wants to watch the basketball game, she should get there _ .",
"question_type... | Dolphin show
Do you want to see the dolphins from Singapore? Please come to Huayang Zoo. There is a great
dolphin show here from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm on Saturday. You need 5 dollars for the show. If you take
your school ID card, you need only 2.5 dollars. If you want to book the ticket, please call Mrs. Jones at
657-0870.
News
Attention , please. Here is the news. There is a basketball game between Apple School and Park School on the playground at Green School from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm this afternoon. Please come and watch it. Green School is on Long Street. It's across from Center Park. | middle7562.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "America"
},
"options": [
"American",
"English",
"Canada",
"America"
],
"question": "Mr Black is from _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer... | Mr Black is an American,but he is in Canada now.He is a tall man with funny glasses.He works in a big city but lives in a town far away.He lives on the twentieth floor of a building.Every morning he gets up early.Then he gets into the lift and it takes him down to the first floor.He runs to the bus stop and catches the early bus.It usually takes him about two hours to get to the factory by bus.Then he gets off the bus and walks into the workshop quickly.He starts his work at eight in the morning. | middle5375.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "He was ugly and useless."
},
"options": [
"He was beautiful and lovely.",
"He was ugly and useless.",
"He was kind and helpful.",
"He was unfriendly and ugly."
],
"question": "What did the rose think of the cact... | One day a red rose blossomed in a forest. A pine tree not far away said, "You're so beautiful! I wish I could be lovely like you. "
The rose said, "I am the most beautiful plant in the forest. " Then the rose looked at a cactus and said, "Look at that ugly plant. It is full of thorns !"Sometimes, the red rose would look at the cactus and say, "This plant is useless. I'm sorry I am his neighbor. "
Summer came and the plants and animals needed water, but no rain fell. One day the rose saw some birds stick their beaks into the cactus and then fly away. The red rose asked what the birds were doing. The pine tree explained that the birds got water from the cactus. The pine tree told the red rose, "You can also drink from it. The birds can bring water to you if you ask the cactus for help. "
The red rose felt _ , but she still asked the cactus for help. The cactus agreed kindly and the birds filled their beaks with water for the rose's roots. Later on, the rose never gave her opinion about anyone by look again. | middle3710.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "The police."
},
"options": [
"The police.",
"The scientists.",
"The children.",
"People."
],
"question": "Who can get more information to catch criminals on the Internet?",
"question_type": "factiod_question... | The police use computers. They save all the information on the computer. So the police can often check the information. And they can also visit some websites and get more information to catch criminals on the Internet.
Scientists today have computers for their work. They can do their work easily and quickly with the help of computers.
Today in many schools, there is a computer room. Children can have their lessons with computers. For example, computers give questions on the screen of the monitor in front of the children and the children answer them with keyboards .
A computer can do many things. With the computer, we can write novels, listen to music, draw pictures, play computer games, make friends, send emails and download information and so on.
In the future, we may use computers for more things. But it can't take the place of man. We can think but it can't. | middle6668.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "Ali."
},
"options": [
"Tom.",
"Tom and Ali.",
"The baby.",
"Ali."
],
"question": "Who was the owner of the pot?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
... | One day Tom borrowed a pot from his neighbour, Ali. The next day he brought it back with another little pot inside.
"That's not mine," said Ali.
"Yes, it is." said Tom, "While your pot was staying with me, it had a baby."
Some time later, Tom asked Ali to lend him a pot again. Ali said yes, hoping that he would once again get two pots in return. However, days passed and Tom still did not give the pot back. Finally Ali was angry and went to ask for it.
"I am sorry," said Tom, "I can't give it back to you because it died."
"Died!" cried Ali, "How can a pot die?"
"Well," said Tom, "you believed me when I told you that your pot had a baby." | middle493.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "what colour to choose for summer clothes"
},
"options": [
"what colour to choose for summer clothes",
"how to make summer clothes",
"right colours for boys",
"how to hold a fashion show"
],
"question": "This pas... | The summer sun is out, and we're beginning to feel the heat. Before you go outside to have fun, make sure you put on the right things!
Do you know what kind of clothes can make you look hot and keep you cool? Here are some ideas for clothes to help you look great.
Fun colors and cartoons are back from the 1980s this year; the dirty look is out. People will be looking for fresh bright colors this summer. Girls in pink look cute and sweet. And green makes everyone look more lively. Some of the best colours are cotton candy pink and lime green. These soft colours go well with jeans or just about anything else. As soon as you put on one of these colours, you'll feel like a star!
Some girls like something more interesting than all solid colours. For them, there are lots of floral patterns to choose from in shirts, dresses or skirts. A floral shirt looks nice with a light-coloured solid skirt or trousers.
Of course, jeans are _ for boys. If you get too hot, try something lighter, like khaki cargo pants. They'll have enough pockets to keep everything you need for studying, playing and keeping cool! Army green is all the rage this year. | middle1107.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "To go through something unhappy."
},
"options": [
"To go to a concert.",
"To become interested in music.",
"To join the army.",
"To go through something unhappy."
],
"question": "What does the expression \"to fa... | When someone says, "I guess I'll have to face the music", it doesn't mean he is going to a concert. It is something unhappy. For example, a student is called in by his teacher to explain why he didn't finish his homework.
Every American, young or old, knows the phrase "to face the music" well. It's at least 100 years old. Where did the expression come from?
One explanation is about the American writer James Fennimore Cooper. He said the expression was first used by actors. When they were asked to perform, they would say, "It's time to face the music." And that is exactly what they did-face the band which is just below the stage .
An actor might be nervous when he moved onto the stage in front of the audience . But he had to go out. So, "to face the music" came to mean having to go through something no matter how unhappy it might be, because you had no choice.
The other explanation comes from the army. The soldiers had to face their leader's check. They were worried about how well they looked. Were their guns clean enough to pass the check? Still, the men had to go out to face the check. What else could they do? | middle7576.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "Three years ago."
},
"options": [
"When he was ten years old.",
"Three years ago.",
"When he went to a forest.",
"When he was playing with his dog."
],
"question": "When did the writer make the first trip to cle... | Editor's note: do you care about the environment ? Have you ever wanted to help protect it ? Well read on, as this month we're going to hear from overseas teens about what they do to help the environment.
I can't remember when I started collecting litter . But it was when I got tired of seeing litter near my home and realized that no one else was going to pick it up.
I live close to a forest in Ohio, America. I can walk there in three minutes!
I used to love going there to play with my dog. But one day there was so much litter there that I became very unhappy. I decided I had to clean up the forest. I wanted to feel happy going there again.
I made my first trip to clean the forest that afternoon. I took a big black rubbish bag with me. Ten minutes after starting to pick up litter, my bag was full! It had cans, bottles, broken glass and newspapers in it.
Since that first trip three years ago. I've gone to the forest four times a year to pick up litter. I'm often there for three hours. It makes me feel great to do something for the environment.
After each trip, I look at all the litter I've found. If any of it is recyclable , I keep it.I can't understand why people drop litter. But I will keep picking it up until they stop dropping it.
I know I am only doing a small bit to help the earth, but I still think it is important. | middle8123.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "For a century."
},
"options": [
"For 30 years.",
"For 10 years.",
"For 45 years.",
"For a century."
],
"question": "How long has Grand Central been in service ?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
... | A famous building in New York City is turning 100 years old. A year-long celebration is planned for Grand Central Terminal, which is usually called Grand Central station, the sixth most-visited place in the world.
The huge building has not changed much since it opened in February, 1913. About 750,000 people pass through Grand Central every day. Some just come to look at it, others to visit the stores. But most are there to catch the trains that enter and leave from the station. It is the largest train station in the world. There are 67 train tracks, all of them underground.
The main part of the building has large, arched windows, a jeweled four-sided clock and ticket windows. Grand Central has been seen in many movies through the years. Dan Brucker is with the New York Transit Authority, which operates the station. Dan Brucker has worked for the transit authority at Grand Central for 30 years. In all those years, he has not lost his interest in the building.
Justin Ferate, a historian, has been giving tours of Grand Central Station for 30 years. He says the station was designed to make travel a pleasure.
"Why people don't run into each other in Grand Central is simple: each block of stone in Grand Central is the length of your leg. Each block of stone in Grand Central is the length of your arm. Each block of stone is a different color, so it's a checkerboard, based on you."
A ten-year-long fight against plans to build a huge office building over Grand Central in 1968 helped create the modern preservation movement. Now, no one would think of changing the beauty of the station. | middle1661.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "5:00 p.m."
},
"options": [
"6:00 a.m.",
"7:00 a.m.",
"5:00 p.m.",
"7:00 p.m."
],
"question": "What time is it in Beijing?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index":... | Dear Tim,
Today is Saturday. It's 7:00 in the evening in Beijing. I'm writing to tell you something about my life. My father is watching CCTV news. That's his favorite show. My brother is playing computer games. My dog Dick is taking the hat to me. He wants me to put it on and go out for a walk with him. What a clever dog!
Outside, I can hear cars and buses coming and going quickly. Also there are some boys playing ball games. It's really a noisy but happy evening. Do you think so?
What are your family doing? I know the time here is thirteen hours ahead of the time in New York. Please write to me soon. Best wishes!
Yours,
Daniel | middle5407.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "Hopelessly."
},
"options": [
"Strictly.",
"Hopelessly.",
"Patiently.",
"Carelessly ."
],
"question": "How did the writer treat her stepson?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
... | Tears filled my eyes when I stood in our room. I was washing new jeans and a shirt of my 16-year- old stepson , Brett. He drank a lot last night. The clothing was already dirty.
I was very tired. The clothes were just one thing. He had already kicked a large hole in his bedroom wall. Many windows were broken because of his breaking in to steal money. Brett came to live with us when he was 12 years old. During those four years I had dealt with Brett as patiently as possible, but inside I was feeling sad. Later, I cheered up again and continued parenting Brett. Still, Brett did not change his behavior.
When Brett was nearly 18, my husband and I decided to send Brett to a boarding school that had very good result with troubled teenagers.
At the graduation ceremony the graduates stood one by one to thank those who had helped them. Each graduate held a rose to give to the person who had meant the most to him or her.
Brett spoke lovingly to me, "You did so much. You were always there, no matter what
happened.You always showed me such love. And I want you to know that I love you for "it".
Surprised, I stood as Brett placed the white rose in my hand and hugged me hard. At that moment I realized the truth-although I had been angry in my heart toward my stepson, Brett had seen only my actions. | middle3076.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "Mr. John"
},
"options": [
"Mr. John",
"Mr. Brown",
"Mrs. Brown",
"David"
],
"question": "_ will have a small party at home on Monday evening.",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
... | Mr. John and Mr. Brown work in the same office. One day Mr. John says to Mr. Brown, "I will have a small party in our house on Monday evening. Would you and your wife like to come?"
Mr. Brown says, "Thank you very much. I'd love to, but let me ask my wife first." So Mr. Brown goes to the other room and telephones his wife. Then he comes back and looks very worried.
"What's the matter?" asks Mr. John. "Is your wife there at home?"
"No," answers Mr. Brown. "She isn't there. My small son answers the telephone. I say to him, 'Is your mother there, David?' and he answers 'No, she isn't in the house. ''Where is she?' I ask, 'She is somewhere outside.' 'What's she doing?' 'She is looking for me.'"
,. | middle4719.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "his garden"
},
"options": [
"his business",
"his house",
"his garden",
"his window"
],
"question": "The first photo taken by Niepce was a picture of _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"... | In 1826, a Frenchman named Niepce needed pictures for his business. But he was not a good artist. So he invented a very simple camera. He put it in a window of his house and took a picture of his garden. That was the first photo.
The next important date in the history of photography was in 1837.That year, Daguerre, another Frenchman, took a picture of his reading-room. He used a new kind of camera in a different way. In his picture you could see everything very clearly, even the smallest thing. The kind of photo was called a Daguerreotype.
Soon, other people began to use Daguerre's way. Travellers brought back wonderful photos from all round the world. People took pictures of famous buildings, cities and mountains.
In about 1840, photography was developed . Then photographers could take pictures of people and moving things. That was not simple. The photographers had to carry a lot of film and other machines. But this did not stop them, for example, some in the United States worked so hard.Mathew Brady was a famous American photographer. He took many pictures of great people. The pictures were unusual because they were very lifelike .
Photographers also became one kind of art by the end of the 19th century. Some photos were not just taken of the real world, they showed ideas and feelings, like other kinds of art. | middle4296.txt |
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{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "they wanted to miss the test"
},
"options": [
"their taxi had a flat tire",
"they wanted to miss the test",
"the traffic was busy",
"they didn't like the teacher's class"
],
"question": "One day the four boys we... | Four boys were at the same school. They were good friends, so they often studied and played together. They went to school every day by taxi.
One day one of the boys said, "There is a test this morning. Let's go to school late. Then we won't have to take the test." "What can we tell the teacher?" One of the boys said. "He'll be angry. We'll need a good excuse. "
The boys thought for several moments, then one of them said, "Let's tell him that our taxi had a flat tire ." "That's a good idea," the other boys said. "We'll tell him that."
They arrived at school an hour later. The test was finished.
"Why are you late?" the teacher asked, "You miss the test." "Our taxi had a flat tire," one of the boys said.
The teacher thought for a moment, then he said, "Sit down, one of you in each corner of the room." The four boys did this. Then the teacher said, "Write the answer to this question on a piece of paper: Which tire was flat?" | middle5188.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "All the waste produced by modem industry can be absorbed."
},
"options": [
"We live on the earth,so we should look after it.",
"To pollute means to make air ,water and land unfit for use.",
"All the waste produced by modem in... | The earth is our home;we must take Care of it. This means keeping the land,air and water clean.
Pollution is a dirty word. To pollute means to make things unfit or unclean to use. Pollution comes in many ways. We see it,smell it,taste it and drink it. Pollution is beginning to threaten our health,or happiness and our life.
Man. has been polluting the earth from the time he first made fire,washed his clothes in the river and threw his waste on the ground. When land was used up or water became dirty. Men moved to another place. At first the problem was not so serious because there was plenty of clean air,land and water. There weren't so many people then and their wants were fewer. All the dirty things could be absorbed by nature and soon. covered over , But this is no longer true. The increase of population and the development of industry have changed that. Man is slowly polluting. his environment.
Through the use of poison ,mall has polluted land! killing the animal. By putting dirty water and _ into rivers and lakes we have polluted our drinking water,killing the fish.
Our increasing population is part of the problem. More people more waste.
Where is this all to end? Are we turning the world into a big rubbish dump,or is there any hope that we can get rid of the pollution ?Luckily,millions of people have been warned of the danger of pollution. Large numbers of people are now working hard to bring pollution under | middle7947.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "Thirty-six."
},
"options": [
"Fourteen.",
"Twenty-one.",
"Twenty-nine.",
"Thirty-six."
],
"question": "How many homes were damaged in the storm in total?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"... | Last Friday a storm swept through two villages in the New Territories, destroying fourteen homes. Seven others were so badly damaged that their owners had to leave them, and fifteen others had broken windows or broken roofs. One person was killed, several were badly hurt and taken to the hospital, and a number of other people received light hurt.
In total, over two hundred people were homeless. Mr Tan said that the storm began early in the morning and lasted for over an hour. "I was eating with my wife and children when we heard a loud noise," he said. "Several minutes later, our house fell down on top of us. We tried our best to climb out but then I saw that one of my children was missing. I went back inside and found him safe but very frightened."
Mrs Woo said that her husband had just left for work when she felt that her house was moving. She ran outside at once with her children. "There was no time to take anything," she said. "A few minutes later, the roof came down."
Soldiers helped to take people out of the flooded area and the welfare department brought them food, clothes and shelter. | middle6481.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "More than 100 years"
},
"options": [
"1000 years",
"More than 100 years",
"1100 years",
"Less than 100 years"
],
"question": "How long is it since basketball was invented?",
"question_type": null
},
{
... | Basketball is still a young game. It's over a hundred years old. In the winter of 1891, a certain college was having some trouble with its boy students. The weather was bad and the students had to stay indoors. As they couldn't play outdoors, they were unhappy, and some even got into fights from time to time.
Some of the teachers, at the college asked Dr. Naismith to invent a game so that the students might have something to play with. It was not easy to invent such a game because it had to be played indoors , and the court was not very large.
Dr. Naismith thought for a few days and invented a kind of ball game. It was a fast, wonderful game with much moving and passing of the ball. It was played between two teams. To make a score , the ball had to be thrown into the basket ten feet above the floor on the wall . At each end of the court there was such a basket. At first, Dr. Naismith wanted to throw the ball into a box. As he could not find boxes of the right size, he had to use fruit baskets instead. That is how the game got its name. | middle1488.txt |
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{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "London."
},
"options": [
"London.",
"Beijing.",
"Athens.",
"Sydney."
],
"question": "Where were the Olympic Games held in 2012?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_i... | Did you watch the 2012 London Olympic Games? If you did, you must know a person who changed men's swimming history of China and set a new world record for us. Yes, that's Sun Yang who gave us lots of surprise by winning two Olympic gold medals in swimming.
Sun Yang became the first Chinese male swimmer to earn a gold medal as he won the 400m freestyle with an Olympic record in London on July 28th, 2012.It is the first gold medal that a Chinese swimmer has ever won in the Olympic history. All of the Chinese are proud of him. He is the hero of the whole China.
Sun Yang was born on December 1st, 1991 in Zhejiang. He is 198cm tall and 89kg in weight. Sun Yang's hobbies are singing and reading. Sun Yang loved sports when he was very young. He kept training hard every day and that is why he has made such great achievements.
Now nearly every Chinese knows him. When he goes anywhere, he must be followed by his fans, which makes his life less convenient and difficult, but he is very rich. So do you want to be a person like him? | middle2181.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "On November 29th."
},
"options": [
"On December 25th.",
"On November 29th.",
"On November 25th.",
"On December 29th."
],
"question": "When is Buy Nothing Day?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
... | Most people buy a lot of gifts just before Christmas. But some people think we buy too much. They have started a special day called Buy Nothing Day. They don t want anyone to go shopping on that day.
Buy Nothing Day is on November 29th. It is 25 days before Christmas. At that time, we see ads in newspapers and on TV telling us to "buy,buy, buy!"
The idea for Buy Nothing Day started in Vancouver, British Columbia. Now people all over the world celebrate Buy Nothing Day. In California, USA, parents and children get together to read stories, sing songs and paint pictures. The children talk about why they don t need many toys. Last year, in Manchester, England, people dressed up in costumes to tell people that we buy too much.
In Albuquerque, New Mexico,high school students wanted to tell other students about Buy Nothing Day. They organized a dinner to give people information about Buy Nothing Day. They asked restaurants in the neighbours to donate the food. They put up posters and talked to other students about it. The dinner was a big success, many students liked the idea of this new tradition. This year, they want to have another dinner to tell more people about Buy Nothing Day. | middle5836.txt |
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{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "Mrs Jones"
},
"options": [
"a policewoman",
"Mrs Jones",
"a robber",
"the shopkeeper"
],
"question": "The woman was _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": ... | A woman went into a shop one evening to buy a new blouse. A strange man followed her into the shop and stood about while she was at the counter. Suddenly she screamed and the man turned and ran out of the shop, right into the arms of a passing policeman. Then he was caught by the policeman because he was a wanted robber.
"Mrs Jones, if you hadn't screamed, I would certainly have been robbed," said the shopkeeper, "I didn't know it," answered Mrs Jones. "I screamed when you told me how expensive the blouse was." | middle2195.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "Every Sunday afternoon."
},
"options": [
"Every Saturday morning.",
"Every Saturday afternoon.",
"Every Sunday morning.",
"Every Sunday afternoon."
],
"question": "When do the neighbors of the Clean-up Program c... | The Xin'an Street Community began three programs not long ago.
The Neighborhood Clean-up Program
Every Sunday at 5:00pm, the neighbors begin cleaning Xin'an Street from one end to the other. The head of the Community, Zhao Fuqin, said, "The first Sunday, only eleven people came, but we picked up over seven big bags of rubbish from the sidewalk and street. The next weekend, twenty people came, and filled eight rubbish bags. Now the neighborhood really looks great!"
The Neighborhood Watch Program
The neighbors on Xin'an Street began this program to look for problems in the neighborhood and to call the police if necessary. The neighbors all say the watch has already helped.
SunYan, aged 60, a retired teacher, said, "In the past, I felt afraid at night. Now I know my neighbors are watching for trouble. " According to the police, there are fewer problems on Xin'an Street. "Calls to 110 went down last month. _ knew that the people on Xin'an Street were watching, so they stayed away," said a policeman.
The Neighborhood Fitness Program
A Health Club was built last month, where the neighbors can do different kinds of sports like basketball, ping-pong ball, tennis, etc. "Every morning you can see groups of neighbors running, dancing and playing Taijiquan. We have come to realize the importance of taking exercise," said Chen Jinliang, a businessman of 45.
The community has more plans. "We plan to start the Kids Care Program for children. We are going to build an after-school club. And we want to have a picnic for everyone in the neighborhood!" said Zhao Fuqin. | middle108.txt |
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{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "Ruth Handler."
},
"options": [
"Mattel.",
"Elliott.",
"Barbara.",
"Ruth Handler."
],
"question": "Who designed the first Barbie Doll in 1959?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
... | In every little girl's toy box. there might be a Barbie Doll. Barbie is 50 years old this, year. It was designed in 1959 by an American businesswoman named Ruth Handler. She and her husband Elliott started the toy company Mattel. She named the new doll after their daughter Barbara. The first Barbie Doll appeared at the toy fair New York on March 9th, 1959. This date is used as Barbie's birthday.
Mattel sold three hundred thousand Barbie Dolls in the first year at a price of three dollars. Today, a fifty-year-old Barbie in good condition might cost more than twenty-seven thousand dollars. Mattel says 90% of the girls in the United States aged from three to ten own at least one Barbie Doll. And girls aged three to six own an average of about twelve.
When Mattel created Barbie Dolls half a century ago, they never thought this doll would become a legend. Now Barbie Dolls are famous all over the world. They are sold in one hundred and fifty countries, and every second three Barbie Dolls are sold around the world. | middle7953.txt |
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "decided to wear his old trousers to the reunion"
},
"options": [
"ten the pants by himself",
"decided to wear new trousers to the reunion",
"bought another pair of trousers",
"decided to wear his old trousers to the reu... | A man bought a new pair of trousers for his primary school mates' reunion dinner. When he tried it out at home, he found that the trousers were too long by 10cm.
He asked his mother to help him shorten the pants. His mother said she could not do it as she was not feeling well. So the man asked his wife .His wife said she was very tired that night, so she could not help him. Then the man asked his daughter. His daughter apologized for not able to do it because she had agreed to go dancing with her boyfriend.
"Ah well!" The man decided to wear his old trousers to the reunion.
Later that night, his mother thought to herself, "My son has been very nice to me. I'll just help him before going to bed." So she shortened the pants by 10cm.
Then his wife thought," My husband knows I am always busy and seldom ask me to help him. " So she shortened the man's pants by another 10cm.
His daughter came home from dancing, and thought, "Daddy loves me very much. And he is such a cool daddy, allowing me to go out with my boyfriend. I would help him to shorten his pants." So she shortened her daddy's pants yet another 10cm.
The next day, three ladies told the man that his pants were shortened. He tried them on and found that his pants had become shorter by 30cm!
He laughed heartily, and said, "I must wear this pair of pants to show my schoolmates that my mum, my wife and my daughter are such loving people." At the dinner, his old classmates were very _ of his loving family.
What would you do if it happened to you? Laugh out loud or start yelling?
Many of us have "High EQ" when dealing with the outsiders, "Low EQ" when dealing with our own family members!
Please be more patient with your families! Destiny is lucky enough to find the people who love you so much and bear everything of you. | middle6495.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "very small things that you can't see with your eyes."
},
"options": [
"very small things that you can't see with your eyes.",
"the things that don't effect people.",
"the things that you can find with your eyes.",
"the ... | Everyone likes living in a clean and comfortable environment. If the environment are bad, it will affect our body, and make us not feel well. Sometimes we may be terribly ill. At that time we don't want to work, and we have to stay in bed and rest at home. So the environment is very important to us.
It's germs that makes us ill. There are germs everywhere, They are very small and you can't find them with your own eyes, but you can see them with a microscope They are very small and there may be hundreds of them on a very small thing, Germs can always be found in dirty water. When we look at dirty water under the microscope, we shall see them in it. Germs can also be found in air and dust . If you cut your finger, some of the dust from the floor may go into it, and you will have much pain in it. Sometimes the germs will go into all of your bodies, and you will have pain everywhere.
To keep us healthy, we should try our best to make our environment cleaner and tidier. This needs us to work together. | middle2803.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "Three"
},
"options": [
"Four",
"Two",
"Three",
"Five"
],
"question": "How many people are there in the story?",
"question_type": null
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "g... | A Gold Cup for an Orange
There is a poor man. He has an orange tree. On the tree, there are many fine oranges. One of them is very, very big. It is as big as a football. Nobody sees so big an orange. The poor man is very happy. He takes it to the king . The King is so pleased that he gives the man a lot of money for it.
When a rich man hears of it, he says to himself, "It's only an orange. Why does the king give so much money for it? I'll take my gold cup to the king. He'll give me more money".
The next day when the king receives the gold cup, he says to the rich man, "what a beautiful cup! I'll show you something wonderful, please take this great orange away. | middle120.txt |
[
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"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "two important ways to keep safe in cars"
},
"options": [
"two important ways to keep safe in cars",
"how air bags work to make cars safe",
"how seat belts work to make cars safe",
"why we must tie the egg to the skatebo... | Cars are lots of fun, but they could also be dangerous. We have to be careful when we drive them or ride in them.
It's always a good idea to put on your seat belt when you're in a car. Why? Think about this example: You put an egg on a skateboard and give it a push. If the skateboard hits a stone, it will stop, but the egg won't. It will fly through the air, hit the ground and break.
Now, think what would happen if you tied the egg to the skateboard. When the skateboard hits a stone, the egg won't go flying; it will stay safely on the skateboard.
Volvo, a famous Swedish carmaker, was the first to use seat belts in 1849.
Air bags are also very important for car safety, because sometimes a seat belt isn't enough. If the car is going really fast and runs into something, seat belts could even hurt the people who wear them. Most new cars have air bags in front of and next to the seats. When a car hits something, its air bags will come out quickly in less than one second to keep the people inside safe. | middle134.txt |
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{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "At 9:00 on Saturday in September."
},
"options": [
"At 10:00 on Sunday in September.",
"At 22:00 on the first Saturday in October.",
"At 9:00 on Saturday in September.",
"On everey Saturday afternoon in September."
... | This is Yoga! Experience this for yourself.
How do you feel when you leave a yoga class? Do you feel relaxed, full of energy, prepared and ready to face anything and everything? Do you feel better than when you walked in? If you have answered "No"' to these questions then you are NOT doing yoga.
After walking out of the class, do you feel that you have been pushed through, that theclass was hard,that you have less energy at the end of the class, that you have not got any energy, or that you are still tight and full of stress? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you are NOT doing yoga.
Are you forced into positions beyond what you can? Do you know why you are doing the actions in the "yoga" class you attend?
Satyananda Yoga Center teaches YOGA. We know and understand yoga and YOU. We teach yoga with this knowledge and understanding.
You are not forced into positions not suitable for you, or too early for you. You will leave Satyananda Yoga Center yoga classes feeing relaxed, free from stress, energized, and ready for whatever life brings to you.
With regular attendance and practice, the quality of your life improves with betterhealth, and stress-free mind.Your family and friends will notice the difference. You will feel the difference forbetter. This is because you are doing yoga.
Yoga for Everyone!
Yoga is a science. You are the scientist, and you are the one in the science of yoga.
New Saturday morning class from September -- 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Asian American Cultural Center, 11713 Jollyville Road, Austin, Texas.
To sign up, call:2669862, or email: keepfitwithyoga@yahoo.com | middle2817.txt |
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{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "read"
},
"options": [
"run",
"read",
"shout",
"eat"
],
"question": "Students in HCS can _ in classrooms.",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer... | In order to safeguard the education of all Hope Chinese Scholl(HCS)students and the normal running of the school, the following rules should be followed:
Be quiet in classroom and hallways. Do not run or shout in classrooms or hallways.
Do not drink or eat in classrooms or hallways.
Stay in the school during school time as well as rest time. Do not leave the school or play out of the school area during school time. This includes rest time.
Do not _ on any desks or walls.
Be respectful to teachers and parents.
Help teachers and other students to keep the classroom clean. Do not move desks, chairs, and other furniture in the classroom without the teacher's instructions. | middle652.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "become happier"
},
"options": [
"become happier",
"become healthier",
"become lighter",
"become younger"
],
"question": "The old couple went to restaurant for a big breakfast in order to _ .",
"question_t... | After our hospital visit, my husband and I needed cheering up, so we thought we would treat ourselves to a big breakfast at our favorite restaurant. While we were waiting for our meals, we decided to use all our small change and make our wallets light, so we counted it out as we waited.
I vaguely remember seeing a man sitting nearby. When our meals arrived, we found a note. It read," Your breakfast has been paid for. Hope you have a lovely day."
It was a wonderful surprise as nothing like that had ever happened to us. He must have thought we could hardly pay the bill. We looked around to thank him, but he had left. As retirees ,we were grateful for the help like this, but it was the kindness of a total stranger that meant so much more to us. | middle21.txt |
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{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "a lot"
},
"options": [
"a few",
"a lot",
"little",
"some"
],
"question": "People know quite _ about the moon now.",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
... | The moon looks bigger than the stars at night. But in fact, it is smaller than any of them. The moon looks big to us, because it is closer to us than any star. The moon goes around the earth. It makes one trip about four weeks. The moon is a round ball and looks beautiful. Don't you think so?
Now people know quite a lot about the moon. There is no air or water on the moon so there are not any trees or animals, or people on the moon. The moon gets its light from the sun, but some places on the moon are quite dark. Then days on the moon get hotter than boiling water. The nights get colder than the North Pole on the earth. | middle4533.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "every day"
},
"options": [
"Monday to Thursday",
"every day",
"every weekday",
"at weekends"
],
"question": "Strong Museum usually opens _ except on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.",
"question_type": ... | Strong Museum
Hours
Monday---Thursday: 10:00 am---5:00 pm Friday: 10:00 am---8:00 pm
Saturday: 10:00 am -- -5:00 pm Sunday: 11:00 am---5:00 pm
Closed on Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
The Museum Shop is open during regular museum hours.
The Museum Library is open during Monday---Friday: 10:00 am---5:00 pm.
The Skyliner Restaurant is open during regular museum hours from Monday to Saturday, and from 11:30 am to 5:00 pm on Sunday.
Admission
Adults: $7.00 The aged and students with ID: $6.00
Strong Museum offers a 50% discount to groups of 20 or more. | middle2142.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "America"
},
"options": [
"Australia",
"the United Kingdom",
"America",
"Canada"
],
"question": "Where is Mr. White from?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": ... | Mr. White is an American. He is 38. He teaches science in a school now. He is always busy. Every day he gets up early and gets home late. He is strict in his work. His favorite sport is soccer. He often plays soccer with his students on Fridays. He wants to be a newspaper reporter because he likes writing stories. He hopes he can come to China next year.
,(10) | middle6324.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "Waiting for her son is often boring, but once her son arrives she forgets about it."
},
"options": [
"Luckily, her son never makes her wait long.",
"She has experienced all kinds of feelings while waiting for her son to do things."... | The message was short. I read it three times: "Hey, Mom, can I come to see you?" I wrote back: "Yes!" He said he hoped to make it in time for dinner.
I made a quick run to the market, put sheets on the guest bed and set the TV to record the Warriors' game, so if traffic was awful, he wouldn't have to miss the first half. Then I began cooking, cleaning, watching the clock and listening for his footsteps coming up the walk.
It's called waiting. I'm good at it. When he was a newborn, I'd wait for him to go to sleep. Soon then I'd stand by his bed waiting for him to wake up. I waited, as he learned to do things like walking, talking and feeding himself; throwing a ball, riding a bike and reading a book.
I waited for him to start preschool, primary school, middle school and college.
I waited with dread for him to start driving. And I waited up every time he came home late.
I wait for my son to grow up, but that doesn't mean the waiting game is over. It never really ends.
Mothers wait for all kinds of reasons--good news or bad, happiness or heartache. But the waiting is soon forgotten, usually, the minute a long awaited child walks through the door.
My boy will be here soon. But if he's late, I can wait. I'm good at it. And he's worth it. I will always leave a light on for him. | middle6330.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "a documentary"
},
"options": [
"a book",
"a documentary",
"a guide book",
"a newspaper"
],
"question": "A bite of China is _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_i... | Are you a gourmand ? Do you want to eat every delicious food in the world? Then do you watch the popular program?"A Bite of China " is a documentary on Chinese delicious food which has been broadcasted by Chinese central television. Is there any holiday that isn't celebrated with a special festival food? Here are several traditional Chinese foods:
Eggs hold a special meaning in many cultures, and China is no exception . The Chinese believe eggs mean producing something new. After a baby is born, parents may hold a "red egg and ginger party," where they pass out eggs to announce the birth. In some areas of China the number of eggs represents the sex of the child, for example, an even number(1,3,5,---) for a girl, and an odd number(2,4,6---) if a boy has been born.
Noodles are a symbol of longlife in Chinese culture. They are as much a part of a Chinese birthday celebration as a birthday cake with lit candles is in many countries. Since noodles represent long life, it is considered very unlucky to cut it off.
Although westerners sometimes may be very sorry to see fish lying on a plate, in China a whole fish is a symbol of richness. In fact, at a party it is traditional to serve the whole fish last, pointed toward the valued guest. Fish also has a special meaning because the Chinese word for fish, yu, sounds like the word for richness or plenty, and it is believed that eating fish will help your wishes come true in the year to come.
A very popular dish during the Dragon Boat Festival is Zongzi. This tasty dish is made of rice dumplings with meat, peanut or other delicious food in bamboo leaves. The tradition of Zongzi is meant to remind us of a great man, Qu Yuan.
The 50-minute program tries to bring something new by presenting more cultural elements ,such as eating habits and the quality of eating. | middle3248.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "People that want to learn to dance."
},
"options": [
"Kids that are good at drawing.",
"Adults that want to go traveling",
"Volunteers that want to teach children",
"People that want to learn to dance."
],
"ques... | Square Dance ABC is an exciting new way to practice square dancing.
Enjoy a fan, easy beginner's square dance, with no experience needed.
There are three different dances. The A, B and C dances can be experienced in any order. This is the main difference between Square Dance ABC and the traditional "lesson-based" way. You can do the three beginner's dances in any order.
Instead of waiting until a class starts once a year, people can start Square Dance ABC any time!
After all three dances (in an order), dancers have learned 22 square dance movements. The next step is the experienced ABC dance, using all 22 movements.
It is easy to convince people to try square dancing any time. Most people that try it will like it. Square Dance ABC will bring lots of opportunities for fun, fitness and friends!
Come on, we'll make this project as easy as A-B-C!
If you have questions or comments about this site, please e-mail us at Webmaster@Square Dance ABC.com. | middle2156.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "there're many different things that cause them to change"
},
"options": [
"people want them to be changing",
"there're many different things that cause them to change",
"the living things are changing",
"the world is to... | The earth is changing. Tomorrow it will be different. All the living things on the earth are changing. Even people are changing, and tomorrow you will be different.
There are many kinds of change, and many different things than cause change. People need to realize the changes, to learn to see them, and to learn what causes change.
Human beings must solve many problems so that they can continue to live successfully. War is one of these problems. Disease and natural _ are problems. Having enough food and energy for the growing number of people in the world is a problem. Most problems can be solved, but some are impossible to solve. The way in which people solve problems affects how long and how well they can live.
As people solve their problems, they change things, and changes often cause new problems for people and for other living things on the earth. Sometimes the new problems seem even worse than the old ones. Human beings will probably never stop having problems to solve. Can you use your imagination to describe a world that has no problems at all ? | middle2630.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "recycle"
},
"options": [
"recycle",
"reuse",
"reduce",
"throw away"
],
"question": "We can _ the paper and cans to being green.",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer... | "Green" is more than just a color. It also means taking special steps to protect the environment--the water, the land, and the air we breathe. Why green? Plants are green, and without them the earth wouldn't be such a lovely home for us human beings.
Every day, people make choices that affect the amount of trash and pollution that gets produced in our world. What can you do? A whole lot, actually. Here's a four-step guide to being green:
Reduce the amount of stuff you use and throw away.
Reuse stuff when you can.
Recycle cans, bottles, paper, books, and even toys, Sometimes water can be. For instance, some communities take used water - like from the washing machine and shower - and clean it up so it's safe to use for watering the grass and flowers.
Enjoy the Earth - walk in the woods, plant a tree, and eat some of the delicious food it produces.
Here's a list of other stuff you can reduce:
Close the switches when you're not using lights.
Turn off the water when you're brushing your teeth..
When you can, walk or ride your bike instead of driving in the car. You'll use less gas - and get some exercise!
Turn off for your phone and MP3 player when you're not using them.
Put your computer to "sleep" instead of leaving it on with the screensaver running. | middle4241.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "Both A and C"
},
"options": [
"Italy and Spain",
"England",
"Japan and China",
"Both A and C"
],
"question": "This story is about New Year's Eve in _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"a... | At midnight at New Year's Eve people in Rome and Italy throw ( ) all the things they no longer want .The streets are filled with old chairs ,beds ,clothes and dishes .... In Madrid, Spain, new year comes in more quietly ( ) . People go to the main square, each holding a bag of grapes .As the clock strikes ( ) twelve ,the people eat grapes .
In Tokyo people eat noodles at New Year's Eve. This food is said to bring long life. Early the next morning , some Japanese families climb Mount Fuji. There they watch the first sunrise ( ) of the new year.
In China , New Year's food include ( ) a whole fish and a chicken . The chicken must be presented ( ) with a head ,a tail and two feet to symbolize ( ) completeness ( ) . | middle7748.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "Nine and four"
},
"options": [
"Thirteen",
"Nine",
"Four",
"Nine and four"
],
"question": "What is the unlucky number in Japanese?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answe... | In some countries, the most common unlucky number is thirteen. People don't like to live in a house that is number 13. People don't like to have parties with thirteen people. People don't like to do important things on the thirteenth of the month. Also, when you add the Japanese unlucky numbers together---nine and four ---they make thirteen.
There aren't many business meetings on the thirteenth of the month especially when the thirteenth is on a Friday. Friday is always unlucky. Adam and Eve left the Garden of Eden on a Friday. Jesus Christ died on a Friday. There were thirteen people at his last supper. In Europe, they kill criminals on Fridays.
For some people, unlucky numbers do the opposite things. My elder brother was born on the thirteenth. He passed his exams on the thirteenth. He married on the thirteenth. He became a pilot on the thirteenth. It was always a lucky number for him.
,. | middle875.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "after he runs"
},
"options": [
"at 5:00",
"at 7:00",
"after he brushes his teeth",
"after he runs"
],
"question": "Mr. King has a shower _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
... | Mr. King works very long hours every day. He usually gets up at 5:30. He brushes his teeth quickly and goes to his workplace . Then he runs with some kids. After that he takes a shower. He eats his breakfast at 7:00. His work starts at 8:10. He is good at math and many boys and girls learn math from him. All the kids like him very much. He often talks or plays games with the kids. He usually goes to bed after 22:00. He is often very tired but he likes his job and loves the kids. He doesn't work on weekends. Mr. King likes reading at home on weekends. Sometimes some kids' parents come to his home to talk about their kids. When Monday comes, Mr. King gets busy again. | middle7990.txt |
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{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "two seasons--winter and summer"
},
"options": [
"two seasons--winter and summer",
"two seasons - spring and autumn",
"four seasons",
"two seasons sometimes and four seasons sometimes"
],
"question": "Near the No... | Do you know Eskimos? Let me tell you something about their lives.
Eskimos live near the North Pole .There are only two seasons there, winter and summer.
There is no spring or autumn there. The winter nights are long. You can't see the sun for more than two months, even at midday. The summer days are long. For more than two months, the sun never goes down and there's no night.
Eskimos have warm clothes. They make their clothes from the skins of animals. From skins they make coats, caps and shoes.
Near the North Pole trees can't grow, for it is too cold there. The Eskimos have to make their houses from skins, snow or stone. When they got out in storms and can't get back home, they make houses of snow. They leave these houses when the storm is over.
Life is hard for the Eskimos, but they still like to live there. | middle1339.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "he worked too hard and was ill"
},
"options": [
"he didn't finish his lessons",
"he worked too hard and was ill",
"he was worried about his homework",
"there was a lot of housework to do and he couldn't have a good rest... | This story is about a young man. He worked hard at his lessons. He was too busy. He didn't have time to rest, so he was ill. Every night, when he went to bed, he closed his eyes and tried to sleep . But he couldn't. He thought: "I must go to see the doctor." He said to the doctor. "I can't go to sleep at night." "Try counting numbers. When you reach one thousand, you'll be asleep." The next day the man came back to the doctor's office. "Well," said the doctor, "How are you today?"
"Yes, he said," I tried counting one, two, three. . . up to one thousand. But when I reached five hundred and sixty-nine, I began to feel sleepy . I had to get up and drank some tea. Then I went on counting up to one thousand. But I still couldn't fall asleep. | middle35.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "he didn't like his job"
},
"options": [
"he was poor",
"she was old",
"he didn't like his job",
"he wanted to know Europe"
],
"question": "Why did the old lady advise the man to have an adventure? Because _ ."... | I am 22. I used to work in a hotel. It was boring.
One day a guest and I had a conversation. She asked me, 6/Do you like your job?" I was sad because I knew the answer. "No".
She was 74 and gave me the most beautiful advice that I remember in all my life:
You are too young to hate your job, young man. Go to get your passport and start your adventure( ). "
So I did.
Since I was a little kid I was dreaming to know Europe. So next day I had my passport. And one week later, my plane tickets.
It was impossible to have a long holiday. So I resigned . My boss said I was crazy. My friends said that I was not responsible. I just paid no attention to those voices.
It was Europe in winter. Not the best time to travel there. But Europe in winter is really cheap.
I packed some books, a camera, 4 shirts, 2 pants, a coat, gloves, 2 pairs of walking shoes, candies and music to give away.
I had little money. I just walked and walked. I went to high mountains and big cities.
saw some beautiful sunsets . I heard some of the best musicians (for free). I discovered that there was still love in the world. I realized that sunrises are not always blue or yellow. Sometimes they mix.
I spent 22 days and $1,500 (including the plane tickets). What I did to save money:
1. Used Couch, Surfing'( ).
2. Ate 20-cents bread.
3. Went to Burger King to get free potato chips and water.
4. Learned to cook.
5. Talked with local people. They always know where to do cool and cheap
6. Only went to free museums (only in England).
Until this point in my life, I never had a clear idea of how to deal with my life. Now I do. I want to be a photographer so that I can inspire people with my pictures.
Thanks to this travel. Thanks to that lady. | middle5177.txt |
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{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "Every person should exercise."
},
"options": [
"Exercise equitment is expensive.",
"Playing sports is a good way to exercise.",
"Every person should exercise.",
"Fitness centers are popular."
],
"question": "Wha... | We all need to exercise. Doctors say it is good for us. It makes your heart and body strong. It also gives you more energy. And you will feel better yourself. It's best to exercise twice a week. Twenty minutes each time is enough.
There are many ways to exercise. You can walk, run, play sports, or swim. Many people go to special places to exercise. They are called "fitness centers". These places have a lot of equitment. Some people buy equitment for their homes. But it is very expensive.
Exercising can be fun. Friends can exercise together at fithess center. Or they can play sports together, how do you exercise? | middle2618.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "shy"
},
"options": [
"worried",
"shameful",
"shy",
"upset"
],
"question": "The write and Judy both behind because they felt _ when they met for the first time.",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{... | I can still remember the day I met my best friend Judy. She had just moved into the neighborhood and her grandmother brought her down to meet me. I hid behind my mother and she hid behind her grandmother,scared to look at each other. Soon we lost the shyness and started playing with each other.
In the 7th grade ,I first lost touch with her. She was going through family problems and I _ her to be with the cooler people. None of my new friends liked her as much as I did because they knew she had problems. However, every summer we would always sit at each other's house, watch soap operas and talk about all the boys we like.
It was last year when I noticed the problem. I guess I was too doveted in high school to realizeshe needed someone there. Anyway ,she made a new best friend and so did I. Then I didn't know why, but she started cutting herself!
She then was diagnosed with clinical depression .At first, I was very upset, but we still stayed in touch. I wanted to be there with new her best friend basically deserted her and people were calling her crazy.
Yesterday she came to me and said,"I never knew what a best friend was until you, the only person, would stop me cutting. I appreciate your help so much, and you didn't even know you were helping me."
We both cried. And I guess a kind of lesson from my life so far is never to give up on your friends. Even if they aren't as cool as others, or people think they are crazy, they need someone there. If you desert them, you will only be guilty yourself. | middle4269.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "the Internet"
},
"options": [
"a story book",
"a maths book",
"the Internet",
"a scientific report"
],
"question": "Where can the passage be taken from?",
"question_type": null
},
{
"answer": {
... | Welcome to FrightCatalog.com! We have the widest selection of outfits you'll need to make your holiday one to remember. Regardless of age, men's, women's and kids' outfits are always fun to wear. The outfits give you a chance to live a life outside of your own for one whole night.
At FrightCatalog.com, there are countless adult outfits and kids' disguises for you to choose from. If you are looking for something frightening or scary, we have it. If you are looking for something cute or funny, we also have it. If you want to combine the two, go ahead, we have that, too. Our passion makes it impossible not to collect the best products, which is why we have made it our goal to collect so many outfits.
Before you buy, ask yourself a couple of questions. First, do you want a full-body outfit, or a multi-pieced one? Full-body ones can be more detailed, but a multi-pieced outfit will not get as hot inside, which can be either good or bad. Next, are you going with a group? There is nothing more impressive than seeing a group of people dressed in theme. Lastly, do you have a favorite movie? We have plenty of movie disguises for you to choose from, like Star Trek, Alice in Wonderland or Wizard of Oz.
With a selection as large as ours, even your dog can enjoy this especially hallow night. You can turn your friend into Spider-Man, superman and countless other choices. If you already have your outfit picked out for yourself, search for a dog outfit that will match your own. For example, you could be the robber and your dog could be the policeman, or go for a Batman and Robin combination. Whatever you do, let your dog have some fun, too.
Our outfits let you have your October 31st experience, so you get the most out of this frighteningly entertaining night of tricks and treats. Take your time and find the one that catches your attention. | middle7760.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "On the last day of the final exams."
},
"options": [
"At the beginning of a new term.",
"After graduating from the university.",
"On the first day of the final exams.",
"On the last day of the final exams."
],
"... | It was the last day of final exams in a university. On the steps of one building, a group of engineering students were discussing the exam. On their faces was confidence . This was their last exam and then they would graduate. With all these four years of college behind them, they felt ready to go into the world.
The professor had said they could bring any book or note they wanted, but they could not talk to each other. They went into the classroom happily. The professor gave them the papers. They smiled when they found that there were only five questions.
Three hours passed and the professor began to collect the papers. The students no longer looked so confident . The professor faced the class. No one spoke. They just held papers in their hands.
The professor then asked, "How many of you finished all five questions?"
Not a hand was raised.
"How many answered four?"
Still no hand.
"Three? Two?"
The students looked worried in their seats.
"One, then?" Certainly somebody finished one.
However, nobody replied. The professor put down the papers. "That is just what I thought," he said. "I just want to tell you that, even though you have finished four years of engineering, there are still many things about the subject you don't know. These questions you could not answer are quite common in everyday practice." Then he added with a smile, "You will all pass this course, but remember----even though you are now college graduates, your education has just begun." | middle1311.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "A double room."
},
"options": [
"A single room.",
"A double room.",
"A clean room.",
"A tidy room."
],
"question": "What room does Peter want?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
... | Hi, Peter. Thank you for your telephone call. I'm happy to tell you that we have a double room for you now. It's on the fifth floor. It faces the West Lake, so you can see it well. The price for each room is $150 per night. Every morning from 7:00 to 9:30, there is a free breakfast, but you have to pay if you have lunch and supper in the hotel. Remember to bring your ID card with you. If you have any more questions, please let us know and we will be pleased to help you. We _ you to come to the hotel on August 16. We hope you will enjoy your stay with us. Thanks again for choosing our hotel. | middle6318.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 2,
"answer_text": "teacher"
},
"options": [
"doctor",
"bookseller",
"teacher",
"musician"
],
"question": "Mr Moore was a _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answ... | David Moore taught science at the City School. He needed some expensive books, and so he bought them. He put the books in his car in a quiet street. Then he went to other shops to buy something else. At six he came back to the car. One door was open - and the books were not there! David drove home to Fry Road.
On Friday people read this in the newspaper:
Books: Have you any old books? I buy old and modern books.
Open all day on Saturdays. David Moore, 26 Fry Road.
David stayed at home on Saturday. The first man came at eight. David took him to the kitchen. At half past nine another man arrived. He had a bag under his arm.
"Mr Moore?" the man asked.
"That's right," David said. "Can I help you?"
"I've got some good books. You buy books, don't you?"
"Yes. Bring them in. Let me have a look."
Soon the books were on the dining-table. "Come in now," David called, "and bring the list."
A policeman came into the dining-room. He read the names on the books and the names on the list in his hand. They were the same.
"Come with me, sir," the policeman said to the man. | middle1477.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 3,
"answer_text": "homes provide them with their own space"
},
"options": [
"they don't make friend with others",
"they are very important persons",
"they don't want to stay with others",
"homes provide them with their own space"
],
... | People often say that an Englishman's home is his castle. They mean that the home is very important and personal. Most people in Britain live in houses rather than in flats, and many people own their homes. They can paint and change them in any way they like. In a crowded city everyone knows that he or she has _ space that is only for himself or herself and for invited friends.
People usually like to mark their space. Are you sitting on a beach or a train or in a library? If you are on the beach you may have spread your sands around you; on the train you may have put your coat or a small bag on the seat beside you; in a library you may have one corner or chair which is your own.
Once I was traveling on a train to London. I was in a section for four people and there was a table between us. The man sitting opposite me had his bag on the table. There was no space on my side of the table at all. I was made rather angry. Maybe he thought that he owned the whole table! I took some newspapers out of my bag and put them on his. When I did this he sat up straight at once, opening his eyes wide. I had invaded his space! A few minutes later, I took my newspapers off his bag in order to read them. He at once moved his bag to his side of the table. | middle7006.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "Ma Zhengquan."
},
"options": [
"Lu Ming.",
"Ma Zhengquan.",
"Li Xiaolin.",
"Hao Meiling."
],
"question": "Who scored the first goal in the match?",
"question_type": "factiod_questions"
},
{
"answer":... | In a surprising result, the No. 69 Middle School girls' football team yesterday beat their school's boys' team. The boys' team often helped the girls with their training . They had never lost to the girls before, but this time the girls beat them 4 -- 3.
After the game, Wu Nai, head of the boys' team, was very unhappy. "We all thought this would be an easy game," he said. "We never thought a team of girls could beat us. This is the saddest day of my life. "
But Mr Hu, the boys' PE teacher, said he thought the girls should win. "The boys were too confident ," he said. "I told them before the match that they needed to play well. They all thought that girls' football was a joke. Now they know better. They didn't play carefully, and they lost."
The match had started well for the boys. After 30 minutes, they were winning 2 - 0. Their best player, Lu Ming, scored in the thirtieth minute. Earlier, the mid-field player, Ma Zhengquan, had scored the first goal in only the second minute of the match.
After the first half hour, the boys seemed to become too confident. At first, the girls had felt a bit nervous , but then they became more and more confident. Just before half time, Li Xiaolin made the score 2 - 1.
In the second half, the boys were the first to score. It was from Lu Ming. After that the boys became lazy, but the girls kept on working hard. Hao Meiling scored in the 68th minute, to make the score 3 -- 2. Then Li Xiaolin scored twice in the last six minutes to make the last score 4-3. It was a surprising finish.
The girls' PE teacher, Miss Wang, was very pleased with their work. "They were great!" She said. "I told them they could win. I told them that the most important thing was teamwork. The boys' team had some good players, but my girls were a better team!" | middle3260.txt |
[
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 1,
"answer_text": "mum"
},
"options": [
"friend",
"mum",
"classmate",
"sister"
],
"question": "Jen is Linda's _ .",
"question_type": "cloze_questions"
},
{
"answer": {
"answer_index": 0,
"answer_text": "R... | Hello, I'm Linda. This is Jen. She's my mum. She's 38 years old. She's wearing a red coat, a pair of red shoes and a pair of blue pants. She often wears a big hat, too. She is a teacher. And the students in her school like her very much. She likes singing . But she doesn't like playing sports. On Sundays, she goes shopping with me.
,. | middle5611.txt |
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