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As is known, it is a respectful job to be a teacher serving students heart and soul. And most people also compare a teacher to a gardener who takes great care of various plants. Ever since my high school days, my heart has been set on becoming a teacher. I am now studying at a teacher's college, and I am making great efforts to study, because there are so many things to learn about education. But I thoroughly enjoy my studies, and every day I am amazed at the great influence education has on the human soul.
I think it is only natural that I have always _ to become a teacher because my father and his father were also teachers. My father is now retired, following a brilliant career, and it has always been his dream to have me, his only son, follow in his footsteps. Although it sounds like my father's dream that I will become a teacher, it is also my dream and I am quite willing to realize the dream. I still have one more year to go at university, and after I graduate, I will go to the western part of China to become a teacher at a village school.
I understand a teacher's job will not make me a millionaire, but it is not the prospect of making a lot of money that has propelled my ambition to become a teacher. Rather, it is my sincere desire to assume a responsible role in society, and make as many people well--educated as possible through my hard endeavors. Education plays an essential and important role in our society. If everyone can receive a good education, it will not only do good to our country but also benefit individuals' lives.
Ten years from now, therefore, I hope to be established as an excellent teacher with hundreds of thousands of students who have benefited from me and carry on the family tradition with efficiency and honour. | What's the best title of the passage?
* Where do I see myself ten years from now?
* How can I be an excellent teacher?
* Why do I follow in my father's footsteps?
* How can I make my dream come true? | How can I be an excellent teacher? | [
"Where do I see myself ten years from now?",
"Why do I follow in my father's footsteps?",
"How can I make my dream come true?"
] | race |
There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Block C is to the right of blocks B and A. Block A has two medium black squares. Medium black square number one is below medium black square number two and a medium blue square. Medium black square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. Below medium black square number two is the medium blue square. Block B has one medium blue square. Block C has one medium yellow square. | Which object is to the left of a yellow shape? medium black square number two or the thing which is touching the bottom edge of a block? | Both of them | [
"Medium black square number two",
"The thing which is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
A box named one has a small yellow watermelon. A big yellow thing, a medium yellow watermelon and a small orange watermelon are covered by this box. The medium yellow watermelon are on the right side of a small green apple and the small yellow watermelon. The small green apple and the small yellow watermelon are to the right-hand side of the small orange watermelon. The apple is within box one. Farther from and to the right-hand side of another box called two is box one. Box two contains another box named three. Box three covers a medium orange melon. | Where is the big yellow thing relative to box three?
- ec
- front
- near
- dc
- ntpp
- right
- behind | right | [
"ec",
"front",
"near",
"dc",
"ntpp",
"behind"
] | spartun |
What sort of impact does erosion have on land?
a] Ambiguous
b] Negative
c] Coastlines
d] Wind
e] Helpful
f] Positive
g] Mechanical
h] Forces
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h"
] | qasc |
|
There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. One big black square is in block A. To the right of block A there is block B. It has one medium black triangle. Finally, there is block C. It is above block B. It contains two big blue triangles. There is also one small blue circle in this block. Near to and to the left of big blue triangle number one is the small blue circle. Above and touching big blue triangle number two there is big blue triangle number one. | What is above the black triangle? a big blue triangle or a black square? | Big blue triangle | [
"Black square ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
One day, Jack came to Mike's house and said , "Mike, you have so many good books. Can you lend me a book to read?" Mike didn't want to lend a book to his friend, and he said, "Why do you want to take my book home? You can read it here in my house."
Jack found that his friend was very selfish, but he said nothing. The next day, Mike came to Jack's house and said, " Jack , you have a good garden-knife, I want to work in my garden tomorrow. Can I use it for two days?"
Jack answered, "Why do you want to take my garden knife home? You can work with it in my garden." | Mike is _ .
a. Jack's girlfriend
b. a selfish girl
c. a kind boy
d. selfish
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | race |
There are two blocks, named HHH and LLL. Block LLL is inside and touching block HHH. A little purple pentagon is within block HHH. Block HHH contains a medium grey star. To the left-hand side of the purple thing is the medium grey star. A little grey hexagon is covered by block LLL. This object is below and to the left-hand side of a little red object. Block LLL has the red thing. | Do all little shapes cover LLL?
a. Yes
b. No
| b | [
"a"
] | spartun |
Jane was running late. Jane, 25, had a lot to do at work, plus visitors on the way: her parents were coming in for Thanksgiving from her hometown. But as she hurried down the subway stairs, she started to feel uncomfortably warm. By the time she got to the platform, Jane felt weak and tired---maybe it hadn't been a good idea to give blood the night before, she thought. She rested herself against a post close to the tracks.
Several yards away, Tom, 43, and his girlfriend, Jennifer, found a spot close to where the front of the train would stop. They were deep in discussion about a house they were thinking of buying.
But when he heard the scream, followed by someone yelling, "Oh, my God, she fell in!" Tom didn't hesitate. He jumped down to the tracks and ran some 40 feet toward the body lying on the rails. "No! Not you!" his girlfriend screamed after him.
She was right to be alarmed. By the time Tom reached Jane, he could feel the tracks shaking and see the light coming. The train was about 20 seconds from the station.
It was hard to lift her. She was just out. But he managed to raise her the four feet to the platform so that bystanders could hold her by the grins and drag her away from the edge. That was where Jane briefly regained consciousness, felt herself being pulled along the ground, and saw someone else holding her purse.
Jane thought she'd been robbed. A woman held her hand and a man gave his shirt to help stop the blood pouring from her head. And she tried to talk but she couldn't, and that was when she realized how much pain she was in.
Police and fire officials soon arrived, and Tom told the story to an officer. Jennifer said her boyfriend was calm on their 40-minute train ride downtown-just as he had been seconds after the rescue, which made her think about her reaction at the time. "I saw the train coming and I was thinking he was going to die," she explained. | The passage is intended to _ .
* report a traffic accident
* tell US about a subway rescue
* warn us of the danger in the subway
* show US how to save people in the subway | warn us of the danger in the subway | [
"report a traffic accident",
"tell US about a subway rescue",
"show US how to save people in the subway"
] | race |
But as soon as we parked , it stopped ( well , it was super light anyways , which was good enough for us ) . We had some beer and bbq and hung out with one of my favorite reps for about 45 minutes . Then we headed over to DKR for the main event . | What may happen after having some beer and bbq ?
A] We talked to other people .
B] We canceled the plans .
C] We got drunk .
D] We went right home .
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | cosmos |
In the 1950s, some scientists discovered that bacteria would fall off cell walls and no longer show their unique shapes, making the immune system "oversight"; after a period of time, these bacteria would regain cell walls, restore their original shape, and fully have the ability to infect the human body again. Recently, some researchers first applied an antibiotic to break through the cell wall of E. coli and let it change its shape. Then they applied another antibiotic to a protein called MreB. Even if the bacteria proliferated, they could not restore their original shape. It will no longer have the ability to infect and will eventually die out. This study can explain the causes of bacterial resistance and deepen the understanding of the cell wall construction process, which is expected to lead to better planning of antibiotic application strategies. | According to this text, is the following statement correct?
- Antibiotics stop bacteria from regaining new cells
- Antibiotics inhibit mreb. 's protein-producing bacteria
- Mreb. protein dominates bacterial cell wall variation
- Mreb. protein is key to bacterial "stealth" | Mreb. protein is key to bacterial "stealth" | [
"Antibiotics stop bacteria from regaining new cells",
"Antibiotics inhibit mreb. 's protein-producing bacteria",
"Mreb. protein dominates bacterial cell wall variation"
] | logiqa |
We have three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block C is above A. Block B is above C. Block A has one medium blue circle, one medium black circle and a big black square. The medium blue circle is near to and to the right of the big black square. The medium black circle is touching the right edge of this block. It is to the right of the big black square. The medium blue circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. This object is below the black shape which is to the right of the big black square. Block B has a medium blue square. Block C has a small black triangle. A small blue square is touching the right edge of this block. This object is to the right of the small black triangle. | What is below the small blue square? a medium blue square or a medium black circle that is touching the right edge of a block? | Medium black circle that is touching the right edge of a block | [
"Medium blue square ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
Q is sitting at the upper left position to Y. O is to the top right of N. B is positioned right to Q. Y is positioned above N and to the left. O is diagonally to the upper right of R. | What is the relation of the agent O to the agent Y?
A) overlap
B) lower-right
C) upper-left
D) below
E) left
F) upper-right
G) right
H) above
I) lower-left
| G | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"H",
"I"
] | stepgame |
Mom was released from the hospital in what I think is a perfect example of the limits of western medicine . She was seen by several doctors -- cardiologists , neurologists , radiologists , etc .. It was determined that there was no immediate danger . | Where may I go after my mom was released ?
* A restaurant
* To a Chinese medicene expert
* A movie theater
* None of the above choices . | To a Chinese medicene expert | [
"A restaurant",
"A movie theater",
"None of the above choices ."
] | cosmos |
F is to the top of S vertically. R is at the bottom and Y is on the top. C is on the same vertical plane directly below W. R is diagonally above W to the right at a 45 degree. The object F is positioned above and to the left of object C. Y is over there with K below. | What is the relation of the agent R to the agent F?
* upper-left
* below
* lower-right
* above
* overlap
* lower-left
* upper-right
* left
* right | upper-right | [
"upper-left",
"below",
"lower-right",
"above",
"overlap",
"lower-left",
"left",
"right"
] | stepgame |
I just hate to call her because i know she 'll complain about things ... and yet i know i should still call her . But i only ever call her , maybe once every couple of months . So i called her tonight .... it went to voicemail though . So i left the most emotional message i think i have ever left . | Why do n't I call her more often ?
A: None of the above choices .
B: I usually end up crying after our conversation .
C: I usually end up annoyed after our conversation .
D: I usually end up hungry after our conversation .
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
] | cosmos |
C and J are both there with the object J below the object C. X and F are parallel, and X on the left of F. H is directly above X. J is diagonally to the bottom right of I. I is on the left side to F. | What is the relation of the agent C to the agent X?
a: below
b: lower-right
c: upper-left
d: left
e: right
f: upper-right
g: above
h: overlap
i: lower-left
| e | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
] | stepgame |
There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Block C is to the right of and B is above A. Block A has three medium black squares. Medium black square number one is below medium black square number three and medium black square number two. Below medium black square number three there is medium black square number two. Block B has a medium black square. Block C contains a medium black square. | Which object is below a medium black square? medium black square number three or the medium black square that is in block C? | Medium black square number three | [
"The medium black square that is in block c",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
F is directly south west of L. | What is the relation of the agent F to the agent L?
- lower-left
- right
- below
- lower-right
- left
- upper-left
- upper-right
- overlap
- above | lower-left | [
"right",
"below",
"lower-right",
"left",
"upper-left",
"upper-right",
"overlap",
"above"
] | stepgame |
We have two blocks, named AAA and BBB. A medium blue thing is inside and touching block AAA. Block AAA has a medium black square. Under the medium black square is the blue shape. Block BBB is covered by block AAA. A medium black square is inside and touching this block. | What is the position of AAA regarding the medium blue thing?
a) near
b) front
c) behind
d) tppi
e) left
f) far
g) above
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"e",
"f",
"g"
] | spartun |
Eating foods high in trans-fats(fats present in artificial form in industrially-produced cakes and fast food...) and saturated fats increases the risk of depression, according to a Spanish study, confirming previous studies that linked "junk food" with the disease. Researchers also showed that some products, such as olive oil, can fight against the risk of mental illness.
Authors of the wide-reaching study, from the universities of Navarra and Las Palmas, followed and analyzed the diet and lifestyle of over l2,000 volunteers over six years. When the study began, none of the participants had been diagnosed with depression; by the end, 657 of them were new sufferers.
"Participants with an increased consumption of trans-fats presented up to a 48 percent increase in the risk of depression when they were compared to participants who did not consume these fats," the head study author said. "The more trans-fats were consumed, the greater harmful effect they produced in the volunteers."
The research team found, at the same time, that after assessing the effect of polyunsaturated fats made up of larger amounts of fish and vegetable oils and olive oil, these products are associated with a lower risk of suffering depression.
The report, published in the online journal PLOS ONE, noted the research was performed on a European population that enjoys a relatively low intake of trans-fats--making up only 0.4 percent of the total energy taken in by the volunteers. "Despite this, we observed an increase in the risk of suffering depression of nearly 50 percent," said researcher Miguel Martinez. "On this basis we think it of great importance to take this effect into account in countries like the United States, where the percentage of energy _ from these fats is around 2.5 percent."
The report pointed out that the current number of depression sufferers in the world is around l50 million people, and has increased in recent years. This rise is attributable, according to the authors, "to great changes in the sources of fats consumed in Western diets, where we have replaced certain types of beneficial fats in nuts, vegetable oils and fish with the saturated and trans-fats found in meats, butter and other products such as mass-produced cakes and fast food." | The study tells us that _ .
1. a minority of participants became new sufferers
2. 2.5% Americans suffer mental illness
3. l2,000 volunteers in Navarra took part
4. l50 million Europeans enjoy a healthier lifestyle
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
] | race |
Plants have special tissues that transport food, water, and minerals throughout the plant. What are these tissues similar to in animals?
* Stomach and intestines
* Spinal cord and brain
* Arteries and veins
* Kidneys and liver | Arteries and veins | [
"Stomach and intestines",
"Spinal cord and brain",
"Kidneys and liver"
] | arc |
|
People should listen to music for no more than one hour a day to protect their hearing, the World Health Organization (WHO) suggests.
It says 1.1 billion teenagers and young adults are at risk of permanently damaging their hearing by listening to "too much, too loudly".
It said audio devices , concerts and bars were causing a "serious threat".
WHO figures show 43 million people aged 12-35 have hearing loss and the number is increasing. In that age group, the WHO said, half of the people in rich and middle-income countries were exposed to unsafe sound levels from personal audio devices. Meanwhile 40% were exposed to damaging levels of sound from clubs and bars.
The proportion of US teenagers with hearing loss went from 3.5% in 1994 to 5.3% in 2006.
"What we're trying to do is raise awareness of the problem that is not talked about enough, but has the potential to do a lot of damage that can be easily prevented," said Dr Etienne Krug, the WHO's director for injury prevention.
The full report argued: "While it is important to keep the volume down, limiting the use of personal audio devices to less than one hour a day would do much to reduce noise exposure."
Dr Krug said: "That's a rough recommendation, it is not by the minute, to give an idea to those spending 10 hours a day listening to an mp3-player. But even an hour can be too much if the volume is too loud." | Which of the following ideas would Dr Etienne Krug agree with?
1] Safe noise exposure is based on the limitation to both volume and time.
2] It will be OK to be exposed to loud noise from personal audio devices.
3] One hour of exposure to loud music a day will do no damage to hearing.
4] With proper volume, one can listen to an mp3-player for 10 hours a day.
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
] | race |
I cried on my way home because I have just been waiting for so long to do it . We had to do these physical tests in order to get certified and I failed the 200 yard swim . ~_~ I was almost there , but it was the first time I 'd gone swimming since ' 06 and I got water up my nose and had been rushing . FAIL . | What may be the cause of my sadness ?
* None of the above choices .
* I put a plug on my nose but I still swam too slow .
* I have to try again for the certification .
* Swimming a lot lately did n't hlep me pass the test . | I have to try again for the certification . | [
"None of the above choices .",
"I put a plug on my nose but I still swam too slow .",
"Swimming a lot lately did n't hlep me pass the test ."
] | cosmos |
The object labeled F is positioned to the left of the object labeled L. | What is the relation of the agent F to the agent L?
- lower-left
- left
- right
- upper-left
- lower-right
- below
- overlap
- above
- upper-right | left | [
"lower-left",
"right",
"upper-left",
"lower-right",
"below",
"overlap",
"above",
"upper-right"
] | stepgame |
Do you know that man? He is my uncle. His name is David Smith. He is forty-eight this year. He is a worker. He works in a Car Factory. His factory is not near his home. So he gets up early in the morning and takes a bus to work.
At about seven thirty, he gets to his factory. He makes the parts of the car. He makes many every day. He works very hard. Everyone likes him and says he is a good worker. He has his lunch in the factory. He often plays basketball after work. In the evening, he learns Chinese at home. His Chinese is good, too. Sometimes he helps me with my Chinese. I like my uncle very much. | Which is not right?
* My uncle works very hard in the factory
* My uncle can speak Chinese
* Everyone likes my uncle
* My uncle is very lazy in the factory | Everyone likes my uncle | [
"My uncle works very hard in the factory",
"My uncle can speak Chinese",
"My uncle is very lazy in the factory"
] | race |
How to wash a pet dog | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
A) Adequately wet the dog’s ear to allow for a lather. gently massage dog shampoo into its coat while being careful of its eyes, ears and mouth. rinse thoroughly and dry with a towel.
B) Adequately wet the dog’s fur to allow for a lather. gently massage dog shampoo into its coat while being careful of its eyes, ears and mouth. rinse thoroughly and dry with a towel.
| B | [
"A"
] | piqa |
The stereotype is the process of extending the overall impression of a group of people's behavior to individuals. It is formed due to differences in people's race (or ethnicity), religion, gender, age, etc. Stereotypes of a person can lead to Perceptual errors. | According to the above definitions, Which of the following are not stereotypes:
a) People in northeast china are all living lei feng.
b) As the saying goes, "family is born out of filial piety", lao li's family is poor, and his child must respect his parents
c) A company feels that people in some places are dishonest, so they did not hire xiao zhang from this area
d) The manager believes that xiao wang often makes mistakes in his work, so he should be cautious in his use in the future.
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | logiqa |
No one likes germs.You wash your hands often and avoid sick people.But some of the germiest places are in your own home where you can't avoid them!
Over 77,500 bacteria per square centimeter can live in your kitchen sink drain.More bacteria live in and around the sink itself.To get rid of them,clean the entire sink area with a _ .
Those wet clothes from your washer are not all that clean,especially if they include underwear.Use hot water and bleach to wash underwear as it contains E.colin .Put wet laundry in the dryer quickly so the bacteria do not multiply.
The germs you wash off your body stay in the tub-about 15.500 bacteria per square centimeter! Use a disinfectant to clean your tub weekly.And dry the tub with a clean towel so more germs won't grow on the wet surface.
You'll find plenty of germs outside your home too.
Lots of germs live on the buttons of your local ATM.According to www.health.corn,Chinese researchers tested 38 ATMs in downtown Taipei.They found that each button hosted an average of 1,200 germs.Use a hand sanitizer after using the ATM and after handling paper money too.
The bottoms of women's purses house tens of thousands if not millions of bacteria.University of Arizona researchers discovered all kinds of different bacteria on purse bottoms.These included E.coli as well as bacteria that cause eye and skin infections.Women should wipe their purses every few days with a mild soap solution.
All kinds of germs live on shopping cart shopping cart handles.Lots of people touch the handles each day----and who knows where their hands have been! Carry disinfectant wipes and use them on the handles.That will kill nearly a11 germs. | How many germy places are mentioned in this passage?
1] two
2] six
3] four
4] eight
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
] | race |
Britons may like to complain a lot, but they rarely do so right now, explains BBC writer Ruth Margolis. They would rather grumble afterward. This is because Britons hate to put someone out and cause any embarrassment. Margolis writes, "For instance, I'm much more comfortable just leaving that piece of raw chicken on my plate instead of complaining to restaurant staff. But beware: if this kind of thing happens when you're dining with an American, they will most likely speak up on your behalf and not understand why you find this ashamed."
In a BBC blog post comparing cultural differences between the UK and the US, Margolis mentions a few other things that Americans like to do that are offensive to Britons.
* Not making introductions
Margolis says most Britons dislike this approach because "talking to strangers without being introduced gives them a stomachache". Americans rarely introduce a new friend to their friends at parties. Strangers are supposed to introduce themselves.
* "Quite" good
Using "quite" to mean "very" happens a lot in the US. But if you are invited to a dinner party in Britain, don't describe the meal as "quite good" if you want to express high praise. To Britons' ears, "quite" _ the "good": the meal was OK but could have been better.
* Money Talk
Americans can talk about money subjects for hours without feeling uncomfortable. For Britons, says Margolis, "Talking about how much we make is unthinkable -- even 1ess so than discussing our feelings."
* Over-politeness
"It's not that I want shop assistants to be actively rude. But neither do I want to expend energy responding to someone who's been paid to ask: 'How are you today?'" says Margolis. In the US, it is not unusual to be greeted by a perfect stranger as "honey" or "sweetie". But Margolis says Britons find put-on friendliness, especially in stores, deeply irritating. | Which of the following might Margolis agree with?
* Americans dislike talking to strangers at parties.
* Britons enjoy talking about their feelings.
* Britons feel happy if treated like close friends.
* Americans introduce themselves at parties. | Britons enjoy talking about their feelings. | [
"Americans dislike talking to strangers at parties.",
"Britons feel happy if treated like close friends.",
"Americans introduce themselves at parties."
] | race |
K is diagonally left and above K. B is over there and T is on the top of it. If N is the center of a clock face, O is located between 7 and 8. K is at the bottom of F vertically. T is directly north east of F. W and O are parallel, and W on the right of O. | What is the relation of the agent B to the agent N?
* below
* lower-right
* left
* right
* above
* lower-left
* upper-right
* overlap
* upper-left | above | [
"below",
"lower-right",
"left",
"right",
"lower-left",
"upper-right",
"overlap",
"upper-left"
] | stepgame |
Lancôme Juicy Tubes changed my life.
Ok, well that’s a slight exaggeration but it was the first high-end make-up item that I ever bought and it made me feel like I was really getting somewhere. I’d got a good job, was in the process of buying my own house and I could afford to buy premium beauty products. I chose a transparent lemon yellow gloss with tiny flecks of iridescent glitter in, and over the following months I treated myself to several other Juicy Tube variants including a shimmery nude gloss called Pamplemousse which I wore on nights out for years (incidentally Pamplemousse is still going!).
Fast forward several (ahem…) years and Juicy Tubes are still going strong, but there’s a new member of the Juicy family vying for attention – the Juicy Shaker.*. Another lip product, this one is a nourishing tinted lip oil which acts a bit like a gloss, and I was sent two of the new shades to try out – Piece of Cake and Show Me The Honey.
Juicy Shakers are a bi-phase nourishing lip oil, when the product is allowed to settle the pigment falls to the bottom and the oil rises to the top, giving a split effect. Then you need to shake the bottle to mix the two layers together, giving the product it’s name. The ingredients include sweet almond oil, omega 3 and cranberry oil and really help care for your lips unlike most other glosses.
Show Me The Honey is a nude coral shade, it looks rather orange and scary in the bottle but in reality it’s much more of a gentle shade. Piece of Cake is a damson pink, and again looks much darker in the bottle. I found that Piece of Cake matches almost exactly with the natural colour of my lips so it’s perfect for when I want my make-up to look really pared back with glossy supple natural looking lips. | Who thinks that Juicy Tubes changed her life? | The author | [
"The author's spouse",
"The author's co-worker",
"Not enough information"
] | quail |
For all the dinner table, a glass of milk seems to be a constant, at least it was when I was growing up. It was widely believed that milk was integral in building strong bones and teeth. There's no doubt that dairy products , and milk in particular, are high in protein and calcium, and most milk products are supplemented with Vitamin D and A.
While it's well known that our bones need calcium, some studies suggest that high calcium intake doesn't necessarily lower a person's risk for fractures . A Harvard study found that people who drank two or more glasses of milk had no greater protection from breaking a bone than those who drank a glass or less a week.
There's no doubt that we need calcium. Some anti-dairy supporters claim that dairy can lead to heart disease. Much of this claim is based on high fat and high dairy products, like cheeses and creams, which may indeed contribute to cardiovascular problems. Some studies have linked high milk intakes with a risk of prostate cancer; this seems to be caused by high-fat dairy products, not dairy in general.
Although milk was always regarded as one of the most important thing we need for our bones, yet least promoted, factors involved in strengthening bones. Perhaps we should think of dairy as less like a nutrient and more like a food. If you like it, eat it. If not, find _ . Because some claims may not be completely true, when I eat a cream, I'm not thinking about calcium, protein, or any such thing I'm thinking delicious. | Some anti-dairy supporters claim that dairy can lead to except _ .
a) heart disease
b) cardiovascular problems
c) stomach cancer
d) prostate cancer
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | race |
X is on the right side to N. E and C are parallel, and E on the right of C. X is on the right side and below M. N is positioned above E and to the right. C is above Z and to the right of Z. K is positioned right to Z. | What is the relation of the agent K to the agent Z?
* upper-left
* right
* overlap
* lower-right
* left
* upper-right
* lower-left
* above
* below | right | [
"upper-left",
"overlap",
"lower-right",
"left",
"upper-right",
"lower-left",
"above",
"below"
] | stepgame |
We've all heard about the power of positive thinking, but a recent study found that people who think they're getting fit actually get more positive benefits from activity, according to a Reuters Health article.
The study examined hotel housekeepers over a period of four weeks. Some of the housekeepers were told that their work duties gave them enough activity to meet the Surgeon General's health guidelines . Another group of housekeepers were told nothing. After four weeks, the housekeepers who believed their work activity counted as exercise lost weight and body fat, and their blood pressure went down.
The results of this study suggest that it's important to understand and believe in the positive benefits of your activity. So here are a few things to think about the next time you exercise:
Just thirty minutes of quick walking each day can greatly reduce your risk of a heart attack. Even your housework -- like yard work and house cleaning -- can help you burn calories and increase your fitness levels.
Weight bearing activity just a few times a week can build bone density and reduce your chances of developing osteoporosis .
Three 10-minute workouts throughout the day are just as good to your health as one long workout.
Moderate amounts of exercise have been linked to lower rates of heart disease, stroke and even cancer.
Strength training can help make daily activities like carrying bags or laundry feel easier.
Regular exercise will reduce stress, keep you in a good mood and improve the quality of your sleep. | The housekeepers who were told their work would keep them fit _ .
- found it hard to finish their work on time
- lost weight and enjoyed better health
- gained weight after the work
- had little sense of humor | lost weight and enjoyed better health | [
"found it hard to finish their work on time",
"gained weight after the work",
"had little sense of humor"
] | race |
One block called AAA exists in the image. A medium blue circle and a big yellow circle are in block AAA. In front of the medium object there is the yellow shape. | Does any block have any medium blue circle?
a] No
b] Yes
| b | [
"a"
] | spartun |
A person turns a flashlight on and points it at a cut stone, which results in
* Flower patterns
* Varied hues
* Varied light scents
* Sizes of elephants | Varied hues | [
"Flower patterns",
"Varied light scents",
"Sizes of elephants"
] | openbookqa |
|
Which phenomena can severely damage soils and crops?
A) Lunar eclipse
B) Solar eclipse
C) Electricty
D) Heat
E) Wind
F) Fire
G) Winter
H) Rivers
| E | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"F",
"G",
"H"
] | qasc |
|
There is a new type of small advertisement becoming increasingly common in newspaper classified columns.It is sometimes placed among "situations vacant", although it does not offer anyone a job, and sometimes it appears among "situations wanted", although it is not placed by someone looking for a job, either.What it does is to offer help in applying for a job.
"Contact us before writing your application", or "Make use of our long experience in preparing your curriculum vitae or job history", is how it is usually expressed.The growth and apparent success of such a specialized service is, of course, a reflection on the current high levels of unemployment.It is also an indication of the growing importance of the CV, with the suggestion that it may now qualify as an art form in its own right.
There was a time when job seekers simply wrote letters of application."Just put down your name, address, age and whether you have passed any exams", was about the average level of advice offered to young people applying for their first jobs when I left school.The letter was really just for openers, it was explained, everything else could and should be saved for the interview.And in those days of full employment the technique worked.The letter proved that you could write and were available for work.Your eager face and intelligent replies did the rest.
There is no doubt, however, that it is increasing number of applicants with university education at all points in the process of engaging staff that has led to the greater importance of the CV. | The CV has become such an important document because _ .
- jobs are becoming much more complicated nowadays
- there has been an increase in the number of jobs advertised
- there has been an increase in the number of applicants with degrees
- the other processes of applying for jobs are more difficult to do | jobs are becoming much more complicated nowadays | [
"there has been an increase in the number of jobs advertised",
"there has been an increase in the number of applicants with degrees",
"the other processes of applying for jobs are more difficult to do"
] | race |
I is on the top side to Q. M is south east of B. S is there and M is at the 2 position of a clock face. If O is the center of a clock face, C is located between 2 and 3. N is to the right of L and is on the same horizontal plane. L is sitting at the 6:00 position to I. N and B are parallel, and N is on top of B. F presents left to O. S and F are next to each other with S on the left and F on the right. | What is the relation of the agent B to the agent S?
1) right
2) left
3) upper-right
4) above
5) upper-left
6) lower-right
7) lower-left
8) below
9) overlap
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"5",
"6",
"7",
"8",
"9"
] | stepgame |
How could we have thought so wrongly of as banana peel that it always hits the garbage? Utility of anything seems to be in the eyes of the beholder. The banana peel hasn't been an exception.
What most of us looked at as waste was converted to a thing of utility by Prithwis Mukhopadlyay, a 14-year-old prodigy. This Bengali boy, nourished in the US, Lake Junior High in Woodbury, Minnesota, has come up with an idea to convert banana peels to biogas. .
It's well known that almost any organic waste can be converted to biogas. But why biogas from banana peel has hit the news is because it produced five times as much biogas as manure , a commonly used source for producing biogas, in the experiments Prithwis conducted.
He filled two airtight containers, one with manure and the other with banana peels. Then he mixed each content with water and connected them to empty jars via pipes to collect the gas produced. He placed a heater next to each jar and measured the gas collected for 60 days. His studies proved that banana peels produced five times more biogas than manure.
This project titled 'Comparison analysis: Eco-friendly source of energy for the future,' earned him a spot in Discovery Channel Young Scientist Challenge. This weekend, the young whiz is to showcase his research work along with 40 other finalists at Washington. "Initially, I thought of doing a project that would reduce global warming. Things changed after I visited a biogas plant in a village in India during my summer vacations. It was an amazing experience," Prithwis says. | This article probably appeared in a _ magazine.
- gourmet
- fashion
- science
- computer | fashion | [
"gourmet",
"science",
"computer"
] | race |
During that days journey I spun , I dipped , I twirled and I looped putting my fear in the past . What was a child hood fear for me was gone . I was able to purge myself and transform to a new world . | What may be the fear that they overcame ?
A: The fear of rollercoasters .
B: The fear of dancing .
C: The fear of the unknown .
D: The fear of flying .
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | cosmos |
The entire ride she chirped , clapped and bounced . As we left , she was pointing back at the ride and then we had the inevitable breakdown as we walked away . Annabel turns 1 in less than a week . | How did she feeling about leaving ?
A: She was upset .
B: She was happy .
C: None of the above choices .
D: She was grateful .
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | cosmos |
The Piano Lesson
Jenny wasn't interested in playing the piano. She liked writing stories and acting them out with her friends. But Mrs. Windsor gave her piano lessons for free, so she felt she should have a try. Every Sunday she had her piano lessons in Mrs. Windsor's house.
One Sunday morning, Jenny walked into Mrs. Windsor's music room and sat down on the piano bench as usual.
"Hello," Jenny heard a voice behind her. She turned around and saw a young girl.
"What's your name?" The girl asked.
Before Jenny could answer, Mrs. Windsor walked in and said, "Jenny, this is my niece , Pasha. Pasha, this is Jenny. I need to go to hospital, so Pasha will give you your lesson today."
Pasha sat beside Jenny on the piano bench and asked, "What piece do you like best?"
"I don't know." Jenny said. "They're all the same to me."
"You mean you don't have a favorite?" Pasha was surprised.
"No, not really." Jenny said.
Pasha opened Jenny's music book and asked Jenny to play.
After about a page or two, Pasha gently put her hand on top of Jenny's. Jenny stopped. Then Pasha said, "Jenny, what are you hearing in the music?" Jenny looked at Pasha strangely.
"I don't know." Jenny said.
"Let me try and you listen," Pasha said. "All you have to do is learn to hear the stories in the music."
"I've never thought of it that way." Jenny said.
"Let's try together, shall we?" Pasha smiled. Together they played that afternoon and tried to find the story in the music. That day Jenny found playing the piano was not that difficult. | Pasha told Jenny all she had to do is _ .
* listen to Mrs. Windsor carefully
* write her favourite piece of music
* play the piano gently and slowly
* learn to hear the stories in the music | learn to hear the stories in the music | [
"listen to Mrs. Windsor carefully",
"write her favourite piece of music",
"play the piano gently and slowly"
] | race |
Once upon a time there was a wise man that used to go to the ocean to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.
One day he was walking along the shore. As he looked down the beach, he saw a human figure moving like a dancer. He smiled to himself at the thought that someone would dance on the beach. So he began to walk faster to catch up.
As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn't dancing, but instead he was reaching down to the shore, picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean.
As he got closer he called out, "Good morning! What are you doing?"
The young man paused, looked up and replied, "Throwing starfish in the ocean.""I guess I should have asked, why are you throwing starfish in the ocean?""The sun is up and the tide is going out, and if I don't throw them in they'll die."
"But, young man, don't you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it. You can't possibly make a difference!"
The young man listened politely, then he bent down, picked another starfish and threw it into the sea, past the breaking waves and said, "It made a difference for that one."
There is
in each and every one of us. We have all been gifted with the ability to make a difference. And if we can know that gift, we will gain through the strength of our visions the power to shape the future.
We must each find our starfish. And if we throw our starfish wisely and well, the world will be better. | Near the end of the passage, "something very special" refers to _ .
a: the strength of making decision
b: the ability of shaping one's own future
c: our own starfish
d: the gifts from friends
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | race |
A medium red hexagon is inside a block named HHH. To the north of a medium grey hexagon there is this shape. Block HHH has the medium grey hexagon. This block contains another medium grey hexagon and covers a medium purple hexagon. Medium grey hexagon number one is north of medium grey hexagon number two and touches the red thing. The medium purple hexagon touches medium grey hexagon number two. A block called LLL exists. Another medium purple hexagon and a medium grey hexagon are north of a medium purple hexagon. Block LLL covers medium purple hexagon number one. This block contain medium purple hexagon number two, the medium grey hexagon and another medium grey hexagon. Medium grey hexagon number two touches and medium purple hexagon number two is to the south of medium grey hexagon number one. | Where is the red thing regarding medium grey hexagon number one in HHH?
* dc
* below
* ec
* tpp
* far
* above
* ntpp | above | [
"dc",
"below",
"ec",
"tpp",
"far",
"ntpp"
] | spartun |
i just ate bran muffin # 3 from the batch i made this morning . i have to say they get better each time . on this one i put peanut butter on it to get me through work . | What type of food is the narrator consuming for breakfast ?
a] They are eating peanut butter .
b] They are eating butter .
c] None of the above choices .
d] They are eating baked goods .
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | cosmos |
Today's dad spends more hours on childcare than a dad a generation ago.But he still lags behind the modem-day mom,even when her wages are equal,a new study reports.Researchers found that the number of hours a mother spent at work had no effect on the amount of time a father devoted to childcare during the week.Similarly, a mother's income had very little influence on fathers' involvement in childcare.On weekends,however,fathers spent more time with their children.Despite women's increasing role in the labor market, most mothers remain the main caregivers of young children on weekdays.
Researchers found that fathers spent all average of 2.5 hours on a weekday and about 6 hours on a weekend day with their children.T _ included time spent playing together or doing schoolwork,personal care such as bathing and feeding.On weekdays, children spent one-third less time with their fathers than with their mothers,but on weekends the time gap closed and kids spent only 13% more time with their mothers than with their fathers.Children of women who made more money spent more time with their fathers on weekends, however."The good news is that as women become equal contributing partners, the involvement of fathers does increase."one researcher said."The bad news is...that men still do less on traditional women's jobs--(taking care of)babies,dishes,etc."
In other findings,fathers with some college education spent 17 more minutes per weekday with their children than dads without any college education.Fathers who made more money spent less time with children on weekdays,but the amount of time was fairly small."Our findings suggest that although mothers still shoulder most parenting,fathers' involvement to that of mothers appears to be on the increase,"the researchers conclude."A new father' role is emerging on weekends in families." | Which of the following explains a fathers' increasing involvement in childcare?
- Women's liberation movement.
- The kind of job women do.
- The kind of job fathers do.
- A mother's income. | The kind of job women do. | [
"Women's liberation movement.",
"The kind of job fathers do.",
"A mother's income."
] | race |
Today, there's hardly an aspect of our life that isn't being upended by the tons of information available on the hundreds of millions of sites crowding the Internet, not to mention its ability to keep us in constant touch with each other via electronic mail. "If the automobile and aerospace technology had exploded at the same pace as computer and information technology," says Microsoft, "a new car would cost about $ 2 and go 600 miles on a small quantity of gas. And you could buy a Boeing 747 for the cost of a pizza."
Probably the biggest payoff, however, is the billions of dollars the Internet is saving companies in producing goods and serving for the needs of their customers. Nothing like it has been seen since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, when power-driven machines began producing more in a day than men could turn out in nearly a year. "We view the growth of the Internet and e-commerce as a global trend," says Merrill Lynch, "along the lines of printing press, the telephone, the computer, and electricity."
You would be hard pressed to name something that isn't available on the Internet. Consider: books, health care, movie tickets, construction materials, baby clothes, stocks, cattle feed, music, electronics, antiques, tools, real estate, toys, autographs of famous people, wine and airline tickets. And even after you've moved on to your final resting place, there's no reason those you love can't keep in touch. A company called FinalThoughts.com offers a place for you to store "afterlife e-mails" you can send to Heaven with the help of a "guardian angel".
Kids today are so computer literate that it in fact ensures the United States will remain the unchallenged leader in cyberspace for the foreseeable future. Nearly all children in families with incomes of more than $75,000 a year have home computers, according to a study by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation. Youngsters from ages 2 to 17 at all income levels have computers, with 52% of those connected to the Internet. Most kids use computers to play games (some for 30 hours or more a week), and many teenage girls think nothing of rushing home from school to have e-mail chats with friends they have just left.
What's clear is that, whether we like it or not, the Internet is an ever growing part of our lives and there is no turning back. "The Internet is just 20% invented," says cyber pioneer Jake Winebaum. "The last 80% is happening now." | According to the author, the biggest benefit of the Internet is that _ .
- it provides easy access to information
- it speeds up profit making
- it saves companies huge amounts of money
- it brings people incredible convenience | it speeds up profit making | [
"it provides easy access to information",
"it saves companies huge amounts of money",
"it brings people incredible convenience"
] | race |
The objects J and Q are over there. The object J is above and slightly to the right of the object Q. J is to the right of H and is on the same horizontal plane. W is diagonally right and above A. The object E and Q are there. The object Q is above and slightly to the left of the object E. E is at the bottom of A and is on the same vertical plane. | What is the relation of the agent H to the agent W?
A] left
B] upper-right
C] above
D] lower-right
E] upper-left
F] below
G] lower-left
H] overlap
I] right
| E | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"F",
"G",
"H",
"I"
] | stepgame |
Is it true ?
1.Wearing the wrong type of glasses will do harm to your eyes .
This is not true for adults , although incorrect glasses may not be good for children under 10 . Ready-made glasses , and not wearing when you should , won' t do harm to your eyes , but you may see better with glasses that are specially made for you .
2.Watching too much television is bad for you eyes .
This is not true. People with easily affected eyes may find they get red and aching from staring at a fixed distance for long periods , but there won' t be any lasting effects .
3. Carrots will help you see in the dark. Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which the body can change into vitamin A, too little of which can cause night blindness. However , people in most countries don' t need to worry about vitamin A deficiency , night blindness is more likely to be connected with another vision problem . | Night blindness is most likely caused by _ .
a] staring for long periods
b] vision problems
c] too much beta-carotene
d] not enough vitamin A
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | race |
It is a very usual thing for a person to have a good friend. My good friend is Diana. She is a rich and proud girl. She often thinks that she is too good for anyone.
One day after school, I was waiting for Diana when Vivien came up to me. She gave me a cake, I got it. We talked and joked. From then on, I began to spend more time with Vivien than Diana. However, I also began to feel a little uneasy.
After a few days, I went to see Diana with some snacks and at that time Vivien came and sat with me. She gave me a sandwich. She also gave one to Diana, but Diana didn't get it. She walked away. I was angry with Diana for being so rude.
"Never mind," Vivien said , " I'm used to it."
After school, I tried to catch up with Diana. When we walked home, I tried to correct her attitude , but she would not listen to me. She said, "Go and join your 'dear' Vivien. I know you make new friends and forget the old ones."
For the next few weeks, we did not talk to each other. Then, one day, Diana came to Vivien and me, saying, "I'm really sorry about what I did. I'm a spoiled girl, but I also need good friends just like you. Would you please forgive me? Vivien and I looked at each other and smiled. From then on, Diana, Vivien and I are best friends. | The writer was angry with Diana _ .
- so Diana walked away
- though she asked the writer to forgive
- because she was too good for anyone
- when Diana didn't get Vivien's sandwich | though she asked the writer to forgive | [
"so Diana walked away",
"because she was too good for anyone",
"when Diana didn't get Vivien's sandwich"
] | race |
A medium yellow watermelon is inside and touching a box called one. Box one contains a small orange watermelon which is north of this thing. There exists a box called two. Box two has a medium yellow melon which is west of a big orange watermelon. The big orange watermelon is inside box two. This fruit is west of a big orange melon. The big orange melon is covered by box two. A big yellow watermelon is covered by box two. A box named three exists in the image. Box three contains a medium yellow watermelon which is to the south of a green melon and is north of a small yellow watermelon. Box three has a medium orange watermelon which is north of the green melon. The green melon is covered by box three. The small yellow watermelon is in box three. | Are all medium yellow watermelons to the south of the small orange watermelon?
* Yes
* No | No | [
"Yes"
] | spartun |
Fish and apple soup? Yes, and you won't believe how delicious it is. This first came out of a restaurant in Singapore, but it is now very popular as the du jour soup in Chinese restaurants. Ingredients (serves 4):
1 whole fish. 2 apples, quartered. 4-6 ginger slices . 1 bunch of spring onions, cut into pierces. 1 red tomato, cut into 8 pierces. Oil, salt and pepper.
Methods:
l. Remove the bones from the fish.
2 Pour oil into a pan. Fry the ginger slices, and the spring onions. Add the fish hones and oil.
3. Add enough water and boil it for about 15 to 20 minutes,
4. Add the apples, the fish and the tomato. When the apples go soft, add salt and pepper, | In what order should you add the ingredients while cooking the soup?
a: oil--fish bones--ginger slices and spring onions--apples, fish and tomato
b: apples, fish and tomato--ginger slices and spring onions--oil--fish bones
c: ginger slices and spring onions--fish bones-apples, fish and tomato--oil
d: oil--ginger slices and spring onions--fish bones--apples, fish and tomato
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
] | race |
In countries where automobile insurance includes compensation for whiplash injuries sustained in automobile accidents, reports of having suffered such injuries are twice as frequent as they are in countries where whiplash is not covered. Some commentators have argued, correctly, that since <b> there is presently no objective test for whiplash </b>, spurious reports of whiplash injuries cannot be readily identified. These commentators are, however, wrong to draw the further conclusion that <b> in the countries with the higher rates of reported whiplash injuries, half of the reported cases are spurious </b>: clearly, in countries where automobile insurance does not include compensation for whiplash, people often have little incentive to report whiplash injuries that they actually have suffered. | In the argument given, the two boldfaced portions play which of the following roles?
* The first is evidence that has been used to support a conclusion that the argument criticizes; the second is that conclusion.
* The first is a claim that has been used to support a conclusion that the argument accepts; the second is the position that the argument defends.
* The first is an intermediate conclusion that has been used to support a conclusion that the argument defends; the second is the position that the argument opposes.
* The first is evidence that has been used to support a conclusion that the argument criticizes; the second is the position that the argument defends. | The first is evidence that has been used to support a conclusion that the argument criticizes; the second is that conclusion. | [
"The first is a claim that has been used to support a conclusion that the argument accepts; the second is the position that the argument defends.",
"The first is an intermediate conclusion that has been used to support a conclusion that the argument defends; the second is the position that the argument opposes.",
"The first is evidence that has been used to support a conclusion that the argument criticizes; the second is the position that the argument defends."
] | reclor |
It may be that the last couple of days of high heat are wearing on him . Yesterday especially . Hell , it wore on me and Randy badly enough and we can shed heat by sweating . And it 's going to be even hotter the next several days according to the weatherman . | Why is the narrator worried about the coming days ?
1. None of the above choices .
2. They fear a fight with Randy .
3. They fear the cold .
4. They fear the weather .
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | cosmos |
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Mass is a measurement of how much matter something contains.
There are many different units of mass. When you are using customary units, mass may be written with units of ounces, pounds, or tons.
There are 16 ounces in 1 pound and 2,000 pounds in 1 ton.
So, 1 ounce is less than 1 pound and much less than 1 ton.
A slice of bread has a mass of about 1 ounce, while a can of beans has a mass of about 1 pound. A small car has a mass of about 1 ton. | Select the best estimate.
What is the mass of a full box of cereal?
1) 18 tons
2) 18 ounces
3) 18 pounds
| 2 | [
"1",
"3"
] | scienceqa |
We have one box called one. This box has a small orange melon. A medium orange melon is on the left side of a small green melon. Under and on the right side of the small orange melon is this fruit. The medium thing is inside and touching box one. The green fruit is within box one. This fruit is over the fruit which was under the small orange melon. | What is the position of box relative to the green fruit?
- below
- above
- left
- ntpp
- behind
- ntppi
- near | ntppi | [
"below",
"above",
"left",
"ntpp",
"behind",
"near"
] | spartun |
A box called one contains a medium yellow fruit and covers a medium orange apple. North of the medium orange apple there is the medium yellow fruit. A medium green apple is north of and another medium green apple is to the south of this thing. Medium green apple number one is in box one. Medium green apple number two is within box one. The medium yellow fruit touches this fruit. South of and touches the fruit which was south of the yellow thing there is the medium orange apple. The yellow thing touches medium green apple number one. Box one contains another box named two. A medium orange apple is inside box two. | Do all boxes have a medium orange apple?
A. No
B. Yes
| B | [
"A"
] | spartun |
shampoo | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Can clean swimming pool
* Can clean hair | Can clean hair | [
"Can clean swimming pool "
] | piqa |
На кои зърнени култури се падат 4/5 от общото производство на зърно в света?
A) пшеница, ориз, царевица
B) ориз, ечемик, просо
C) пшеница, ръж, овес
D) царевица, ръж, соя
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | reasoning_bg |
|
Xiao Qing is a schoolboy. His brother works in a hospital of Beijing. This summer his brother lets him come to Beijing. Xiao Qing is very happy. He comes to the hospital for the first time.
One evening, Xiao Qing's brother gives him a ticket for a football match. It begins in the Capital Stadium at eight clock in the evening.
Xiao Qing likes to watch football matches very much, but he doesn't know the way to the Capital Stadium. He asks a young man at the bus stop, "How much is the ticket to the Capital Stadium?" "Three yuan." Answers the young man.
Xiao Qing finds only two yuan in his pocket. He has to run to the next stop. When the bus comes to the stop, he sees the young man again. He asks the young man, "Now how much is the ticket?"
"Four yuan," the young man says with a smile. " You run in a contrary direction." | Does Xiao Qing know the way to the Capital Stadium?
1: I don't know.
2: No, he doesn't.
3: I think so.
4: Yes, he does.
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | race |
Not being the best but touching the limits of your ability. This belief came from my third grade teacher, the most trusted and loved person in my life.
Mr. Myrus was always perfectly dressed and spoke with the conviction that talking to small kids didn't mean that he had to sacrifice proper pronunciation or grammar. And he was demanding. Oh, he wasn't unreasonable or cruel; he simply felt that no matter what your best was, you should achieve it.
As luck would have it, I met him again as my eighth grade math teacher. I was not, nor ever will be, gifted in math. And thirteen-year-old girls do not have the energy to devote to something like square roots . I remember our struggles, "I don't know the answer. I can't do it.!" "Perhaps you don't know the answer," he would say quietly. "Do you think we might figure it out together? How do you know what you can do until you try?"
Mr. Myrus lived around the corner, and I would often stop by to talk while he worked in his wood shop. In this room of sawdust, wood chips, and the smoke from the woodburning stove, I felt respected and valued as a person. I knew there was someone who liked me for who I was, someone who, while he always wanted me to do my best, let me know that if I had really tried, that was enough.
Mr. Myrus was my teacher and my friend. He taught me to be kind. He taught me my own value. He taught me about honor, about truth, and about doing my best--and that all feelings and beliefs have dignity and deserve respect. And of all the things I know, this I believe: We can't all be "the" best, but we can, each of us, be our best, and I know that's true because Mr. Myrus told me. | Why did the author often visit Mr. Myrus wood shop?
A) She could get a sense of self-respect there.
B) She could get help for her study problems.
C) She could reach the limits of her ability.
D) She could help Mr. Myrus with his work.
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
] | race |
Tips for avoiding traffic jams
The radio has more than just music. Check the local news station for the latest traffic report. Or go online and check traffic cameras before you set out. If there is a jam, you'll be prepared and can try another route.
Take the road less traveled. Although highways may be the most direct route, back roads can be much less crowded, which can save you from the frustration of the stop-and-go traffic.
Rush hour isn't just a lovely nickname. It means the morning and afternoon traffic lasts for several hours, but they are still called "rush hour" for a reason--everyone's on the road and in a hurry to get somewhere. Treat rush hour like bad weather--if you don't have to go anywhere, stay off the roads.
Tips for those unavoidable traffic jams
Don't break the law. You've gone 30 feet in 30 minutes and all of a sudden you see people using the shoulders . Don't behave like them. Not only is this illegal, but also there's a good chance they'll get caught or cause even more problems.
Pay extra attention to zig-zaggers when some people are anxious, they may start changing lanes every 5 seconds or cut you off. Keep checking your windows and mirrors for these lane changers.
Look for an escape. If it is possible to exit the road safely, do it. Use a GPS unit, and you can change your route mid-trip if needed.
Be courteous. Good manners could help you avoid a possible accident. Allow people in from a lane that is ending. Speeding up to keep them out increases your chances of an accident. | What should we do when there are zig-zaggars?
- Stop and let them go first.
- Sound the horn loudly.
- Drive quickly to keep them out.
- Keep checking the mirrors. | Stop and let them go first. | [
"Sound the horn loudly.",
"Drive quickly to keep them out.",
"Keep checking the mirrors."
] | race |
2014 TFK Poetry Contest
Calling all poets! TIME For Kids has a challenge for you:Write a funny, rhyming poem. It must be an original poem that does not copy another poet's work. Enter it in the TIME For Kids Poetry Contest. As fewer and fewer children are interested in writing poetry of their own, TIME For Kids decides to organize and sponsor such a contest to change the situation.
Contest Rules
1. How to enter: This contest begins 12:01 am on March 6, 2014 and ends 11:59 pm on July 24, 2014. To enter, mail the following information to 1271 Avenue of the Americas, 32nd Floor, New York, New York 10020: (a) an original and previously unpublished poem that is humorous and has a rhyme scheme ; (b) Entrant's first name only and a parent's mail address. Limit one entry per person. By entering, Entrant promises that the entry (1) is original, (2) has not been published in any medium and (3) has not won an award.
2. Judging: All entries will be judged by poet Kenn Nesbitt, based on the following criteria: creativity and originality (50%), use of language and rhyme (25%) and appropriateness to the theme of the contest (25%). The length of the entry will not be taken into consideration.
3. Prizes: Our judge will select four semifinalists from which one grand-prize winner and three finalists will be chosen. The one grand-prize winner will receive an online class visit from Children's Poet Kenn Nesbitt and a signed copy of his newest book of poetry, The Armpit of Doom:Funny Poems for Kids, approximately value: $275. The three finalists will each get a signed copy of Nesbitt's newest book of poetry,The Armpit of Doom: Funny Poems for Kids,and both their poems and that of the grand-prize winner will be published at timeforkids.com.
4. Eligibility :Open to legal citizens of the 50 United States and the District of Columbia who are primary school students and are 8 to 13 years old at time of entry.
5. Winner's list:For names of the winner and finalists,visit timeforkids.com(after August 1, 2014, available for a period of 10 days). | Which of the following characteristics of a poem is valued most in judging?
* Being appropriate to the contest theme.
* Using proper language and rhyme.
* Using a proper number of words.
* Being creative and original. | Being appropriate to the contest theme. | [
"Using proper language and rhyme.",
"Using a proper number of words.",
"Being creative and original."
] | race |
How to make Sesame Potato Chips | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
A) Preheat 2 pieces of parchment paper in a 425 degrees f oven. toss thinly sliced russet potatoes with olive oil and salt. spread on the hot baking sheets, sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake 10 minutes.
B) Preheat 2 baking sheets in a 425 degrees f oven. toss thinly sliced russet potatoes with olive oil and salt. spread on the hot baking sheets, sprinkle with sesame seeds and bake 10 minutes.
| B | [
"A"
] | piqa |
But his breath , as well as his slurring words did n't actually improve my moods . So yeah , I was 600 km away from home , there were drunken people all around me and I had my mere belongings stuffed into the bin liner , which I had worn on my head before . Yeah , I was ecstatic . Half an hour later , my goosebumps were decorated with goosebumps already , but at least the rain seemed to lessen . | Why is the narrator experiencing such deep anxiety ?
* The narrator feels the drunks are offering something to the party .
* None of the above choices .
* The narrator feels the drunks are life of the party .
* The narrator feels the alcoholics are unpredictable in their behavior . | The narrator feels the alcoholics are unpredictable in their behavior . | [
"The narrator feels the drunks are offering something to the party .",
"None of the above choices .",
"The narrator feels the drunks are life of the party ."
] | cosmos |
: ) After about four hours sleep , SteveR and I went down to breakfast . The staff in the Hot Tuna restaurant of the hotel were very kind , and made me a nice diabetic breakfast of an egg omelette with vegetables and some Swiss cheese with whole wheat toast , and decaf coffee with steamed milk . Lovely . | Which of the following is true of the narrator ?
* They have special dietary needs .
* They are staff at Hot Tuna .
* Their name is Steve .
* Swiss cheese is their favorite . | They have special dietary needs . | [
"They are staff at Hot Tuna .",
"Their name is Steve .",
"Swiss cheese is their favorite ."
] | cosmos |
TIME is an American weekly news magazine published in New York City. It was created in 1923 by Briton Hadden and Henry Luce, making it the first weekly news magazine in the US. Hadden was considered carefree, liked to tease Luce and saw TIME as important but also fun. That accounted for its heavy coverage of celebrities(including politicians), the entertainment industry, and pop culture--criticized as too light for serious news.
It tells the news through people, and for many decades, the magazine's cover depicted a single person. On Hadden's death in 1929, Luce became the most important man at TIME and a major figure in the history of 20th-century media.
TIME is also known for its signature red border, first introduced in 1927. It has only changed four times since then. The issue released shortly after the September 11 attacks on the United States featured a black border to symbolize mourning. However, this edition was a special "extra" edition published quickly for the breaking news of the event; the next regularly scheduled issue contained the red border. Additionally, the April 28, 2008 Earth Day issue, dedicated to environmental issues, contained a green border. The next change in border was in the September 19, 2011 issue, commemorating the 10thanniversary of the September 11 attacks with a metallic silver border. The most recent change(again with a silver border) was in the December 31, 2012 issue, noting Barack Obama's selection as Man of the Year.
TIME has a division magazine, TIME FOR KIDS(TFK), which is especially published for children and is mainly distributed in classrooms. TFK contains some national news, a "Cartoon of the Week", and a variety of articles concerning popular culture that the younger U.S. citizens are interested in. All the stories in TFK are written by young reporters.
In some advertising campaigns, the magazine has suggested that the letters TIME stand for "The International Magazine of Events". | Why did some people dislike TIME in the beginning?
- It had kept its cover the same since the 1920s.
- Henry Luce was in charge of the magazine for too long.
- It didn't have a serious tone for important events.
- It didn't report important events quickly enough. | Henry Luce was in charge of the magazine for too long. | [
"It had kept its cover the same since the 1920s.",
"It didn't have a serious tone for important events.",
"It didn't report important events quickly enough."
] | race |
There exist two blocks, named HHH and LLL. Block HHH has a large purple pentagon. Below a little red pentagon there is the large purple pentagon. The little red pentagon is inside and touching block HHH. A large purple hexagon is covered by and a medium hexagon is within block HHH. To the right-hand side of block LLL is block HHH. Above, disconnected from and near to this block there is block LLL with a large grey hexagon. A little red star is within this block. | What is the position of HHH regarding the medium hexagon?
- above
- ntppi
- near
- dc
- tpp
- right
- below | ntppi | [
"above",
"near",
"dc",
"tpp",
"right",
"below"
] | spartun |
There are three blocks, named HHH, LLL and KKK. Block HHH has a medium red hexagon. A medium grey hexagon is within block LLL. Block LLL covers a medium purple thing. Block HHH is covered by block KKK with a medium grey hexagon. Disconnected from block LLL is block KKK. Block LLL is south of, far from and west of this block. A medium red hexagon is inside and touching block KKK. The medium grey hexagon touches this object. | Is any block near to a medium grey hexagon?
a. No
b. Yes
| a | [
"b"
] | spartun |
Teddy Bears have been a very popular children's toy for many years. Most adults can remember their first stuffed bear, and over the decades these toys have become nearly a symbol of their childhood. However, children are not the only ones with whom these toys have become popular, as many adults make it a habit to collect these toys as well.
The Teddy Bear first became popular during the early 20th century and was associated with then President Theodore Roosevelt. The story can date back to a hunting trip that President Roosevelt had taken where he was invited to be the one to shoot a black bear that had been tied to a tree. Being a crazy outdoors lover and hunter, Roosevelt refused to kill the animal because he believed that shooting the helpless bear was unsportsmanlike and wrong. This story quickly spread through newspapers across the country, and in the end inspired the introduction of a stuffed toy called "Teddy's bear".
These toys became popular soon after first introduced, and within ten years, they were being produced by dozens of companies around the world. Within a generation, these stuffed bears were "the" toy to have, and have always been within children's toy boxes ever since.
They are most often mass-produced in factories in order to keep up with the high demand. However, there are still companies that take great pride in their handmade designs; and while handmade teddy bears are often preferred, they are also generally more expensive than their mass-produced ones.
Today, these bears and other similar toys generate well over a billion dollars a year in profits for the companies that make them. Walk through just about any toy store in America and you will find dozens of different teddy bears lining the shelves. | What is the passage mainly about?
A: Who made the first toy bear?
B: Profits Teddy Bear have made.
C: History of the Teddy Bear.
D: A popular toy -- Teddy Bear.
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
] | race |
Lesson 1 The wife quickly wraps herself in a towel and runs downstairs . When she opens the door , there stands Bob , the next - door neighbour . Before she says a word , Bob says , ' I 'll give you $ 800 to drop that towel . ' After thinking for a moment , the woman drops her towel and stands naked in front of Bob , after a few seconds , Bob hands her $ 800 and leaves . The woman wraps back up in the towel and goes back upstairs . | Why did Bob ask her to drop her towel ?
a: He was paying all the neighbors to stand naked .
b: He had extra money and no idea what to do with it .
c: He wanted to see her nude .
d: She was his girlfriend .
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
] | cosmos |
There exist two blocks, named HHH and LLL. Block HHH covers a large red hexagon and contains a large grey star. A medium grey pentagon is within this block. This thing is west of the large red hexagon and is north of the star. A little red pentagon is inside block LLL. Block LLL covers a medium red hexagon which is to the south of and west of a medium grey hexagon. Block LLL covers the medium grey hexagon. To the south of and to the east of the little red pentagon is the medium grey hexagon. | Where is the medium red hexagon regarding the little object?
- right
- po
- near
- below
- ec
- front
- tpp | below | [
"right",
"po",
"near",
"ec",
"front",
"tpp"
] | spartun |
Today is Tom's birthday. After school he walks past the shop on the street corner. He looks at the window. That pair of trainers is still there. He really wants to have them very much.
He was very sad and walks away. He knows his mother can give him anything he likes if she can. But he also knows she has no money and the trainers are too expensive. He doesn't go home at once because his mother could notice his worry. So he goes to the park and sits on the grass. Then he sees a boy in a wheel chair . He finds that the boy moves the wheel with his hands. Tom looks at him carefully and is surprised to see that the boy has no feet. He looks at his own feet. "It's much better to be without shoes than without feet." he thinks. There is no reason for him to feel so sorry and sad. He smiles and thinks he is happier. | Tom passed the shop _ .
1: on foot
2: by bike
3: in a car
4: by bus
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
] | race |
We have three blocks, A, B and C. Block A is below blocks C and B. Block A contains two medium black triangles. Medium black triangle number one is to the left of and above medium black triangle number two. Block B has one medium blue square and a big blue circle. One small blue circle is also touching the top edge of this block. This block also has a medium yellow circle. It is to the right of and below the small blue circle. To the right of the small blue circle is the big blue circle.. To the right of the small blue circle there is the medium blue square. The big blue circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. To the left of the big blue circle is the medium blue square. Block C has a small yellow triangle. | What is below the small blue circle? a big object that is touching the bottom edge of a block that is in block B or a big blue circle that is touching the bottom edge of a block that is in block B? | Both of them | [
"Big object that is touching the bottom edge of a block that is in block b",
"Big blue circle that is touching the bottom edge of a block that is in block b",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
We have one box named one. This box have a medium yellow thing and two medium green apples. Below medium green apple number two there is medium green apple number one. Below and touches this fruit is the medium yellow thing. Box one covers a medium orange apple. Medium green apple number two is over the yellow thing. Below and touches the yellow fruit there is the medium orange apple. | Is any medium fruit above the orange thing?
1: No
2: Yes
| 2 | [
"1"
] | spartun |
how do you get leg muscles?
- Work out your upper body.
- Work out your legs. | Work out your legs. | [
"Work out your upper body."
] | piqa |
|
We have three blocks. We call them A, B and C. There is a small black square in block A. Then, we have block B which has one big yellow circle. Block C is to the left of block B and to the right of block A. It contains two big black squares. This block also contains one medium yellow circle. It also contains a small black circle. It also contains one small blue circle. It is to the left of and above big black square number two which is to the right of the small black circle. The medium yellow circle is above big black square number two. Big black square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below, near to and to the right of the small blue circle. | What is to the left of the big yellow circle? a small black circle or a small blue circle? | Both of them | [
"Small black circle ",
"Small blue circle ",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
Beijing's broadened ban on smoking in public places took effect Thursday, adding force to the effort to hold a smoke-free Olympics.
The new rules extend existing anti-smoking regulations to more places, including fitness centers, cultural relic sites, offices, meeting rooms, dining halls, toilets and lifts. Restaurants, Internet cafes, parks, and waiting halls at airports, railway stations and coach stations are required to set up smoking areas. Hotels will have to offer smoke-free rooms or floors, but the regulations do not specify a proportion.
However, some restaurant owners have complained that it would be difficult to have a separate smoking room as required by the new regulations. "We plan to issue specific rules to solve this problem as soon as possible," Rao Yingsheng, vice-director of the Beijing Committee for Patriotic Public Health Campaign, was quoted by the Beijing News as saying Thursday. He said small restaurants without a separate room should set aside at least 70 percent of their area for non-smokers. He also said customers and restaurant owners would be asked for their thoughts on the new rule.
Local authorities dispatched about 100,000 inspectors to make sure the ban was being enforced Thursday. Everyone has the right to dissuade people from smoking in public places, Liu Zejun, who works for the Beijing committee, said. "Citizens are encouraged to expose those who refuse to obey the rule by calling the free telephone line 12320," Liu said.
People caught smoking in forbidden areas will be fined 10 yuan ($1.40), while enterprises and institutions that violate the ban will face fines of between 1,000 yuan and 5,000 yuan. Smoking was forbidden in hospitals, kindergartens, schools, museums, sports venues and other places before the new regulations took effect. From Oct 1 last year, the city also banned smoking in its 66,000 cabs, and imposed fines of 100 yuan to 200 yuan on drivers caught smoking in taxis.
China has pledged a cigarette-free, green Olympics. This year's event will be the first non-smoking Olympic Games since the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC), of which China is a signatory , went into effect in 2005. | If a taxi driver smokes in his cab, he will probably be fined _ .
A: 1000 yuan
B: 120 yuan
C: 10 yuan
D: 50 yuan
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
] | race |
We have three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Block C is to the left of A and block B is below C. Block A contains one medium yellow triangle. To the right of a small black square and the medium yellow triangle there is a medium black circle. Block B contains one medium blue triangle. And block C has one big black square. | Which object is below a big object? the medium blue triangle or the medium yellow triangle? | The medium blue triangle | [
"The medium yellow triangle ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
I went back to Universal today as a guest and rode some rides .. The Simpsons is definately amazing by the way!And well , mostly I went back to see everyone again . It 's been almost ONE YEAR since I ' ve stepped foot back into the parks , and one year since everyone 's seen or heard of me . Well , I was completely surprised when a few characters leaped into my arms all of a sudden and gave me big hugs .. some for which I did n't even get to find out who exactly it was .. but man . | Had I been to this park before ?
- No , I was trying something new .
- Yes , I used to work there
- No , I had n't been before .
- No , it was my first time . | Yes , I used to work there | [
"No , I was trying something new .",
"No , I had n't been before .",
"No , it was my first time ."
] | cosmos |
To protect your hands when working with jalapenos, you can | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Wear safety goggles
* Wear rubber gloves | Wear rubber gloves | [
"Wear safety goggles"
] | piqa |
There are three blocks, A, B and C. Block C is below A. Block A is to the right of B. Block A has a medium yellow triangle. Block B contains a big yellow triangle. Block C contains two medium black squares. Medium black square number two is touching the right edge of this block. It is to the right of and near to a medium yellow square. A big blue triangle is to the left of, far from and below medium black square number one.. One medium yellow circle is also touching the right edge of this block. The medium yellow circle is to the right of the big blue triangle. | Which object is far from a medium black square? the big blue triangle that is in block C or the blue thing that is in block C? | Both of them | [
"The big blue triangle that is in block c",
"The blue thing that is in block c",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
The green turtle is listed as endangered by the International Union for the Conservation of Nature. Under the U.S. Endangered Species Act of 1973, the green turtle was listed as threatened except for the breeding populations in Florida and on the Pacific coast of Mexico, where it is listed as endangered.
Green turtles continue to be caught for money by humans, and the destruction and loss of nesting and foraging sites is a serious problem. Humans have already caused the decrease of large green turtle populations, including those that once nested in Bermuda and Cayman Islands. The situation of green turtle populations is difficult to determine because of our lack of knowledge about their life cycles. The number of nests in Florida appears to be increasing, but we don't know whether this is due to an increase in the number of nests or because we have started to monitor nesting beaches more closely.
The green turtle is the largest hardshelled sea turtle. Adults of this species commonly reach 100 cm in length and 150 kg in mass. The average size of a female nesting in Florida is 101.5 cm straight in length, with an average body mass of 136 kg.
Growth rates of green turtles have not been measured under natural conditions. Green turtles grow slowly.
In the southern Bahamas, green turtles grow from 30 to 75 cm in 17 years, and according to Bjorndal and Bolten, growth rates decrease with increasing length. Growth rates measured in green turtles from Florida and Puerto Rico fall within the range of growth rates measured in the southern Bahamas. Based on growth rate studies of wild green turtles, the researchers Balazs, Frazer and Ehrhart estimate the age of sexual maturity can range anywhere from 20 to 50 years. | Which of the following is NOT a reason why green turtles are endangered?
a: Humans catch them to get profit.
b: People like to keep them as pets.
c: They lose their nests.
d: They have fewer places to find food.
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | race |
I have just invented a time machine. It can take people to the past or the future for five hours.
I got into my time machine and keyed the words, "1964,11 Niven Road, Singapore", then pressed the button . In a moment, I was in front of a house, 11 Niven Road. I thought that it would be fun to see what my father was like when he was 10 years old.
I saw four children looking for a lost dog. They were my father, my uncle Kelvin, my aunt Peek and aunt Janet. I introduced myself as an old friend and agreed to help them look for their dog, Blackie.
We wanted to climb a hill and looked into the houses below. When we reached the top, we heard a dog barking. "Blackie !" my father shouted. We looked down and saw Blackie in the house.
We knocked on the door of the house and asked the man to return Blackie to us. The man asked us to prove the black dog was Blackie. My father called out Blackie's name and the dog barked. The man had to give Blackie back to us.
We went back to 11 Niven Road and I said goodbye to them. My five hours were almost up. I ran to the machine and soon I was back in my time. What an adventure ! | The passage mainly tells us about _ .
A. a lovely dog named Blackie
B. an adventure to the past
C. an adventure to the future
D. the childhood of the writer's father
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | race |
V is on the same horizontal plane directly left to P. S is at A's 3 o'clock. M is over there with N below. C and O are both there with the object C is to the right of object O. I is positioned above V. M is directly north east of I. F presents upper right to E. A is over there with C below. The object S is lower and slightly to the left of the object F. N is over there and O is at the bottom of it. | What is the relation of the agent F to the agent N?
- lower-left
- overlap
- above
- right
- left
- lower-right
- upper-right
- upper-left
- below | upper-right | [
"lower-left",
"overlap",
"above",
"right",
"left",
"lower-right",
"upper-left",
"below"
] | stepgame |
A block called HHH contains a grey pentagon. This block covers another block called LLL. Block LLL contain two little red stars. This block covers a medium red star. Little red star number two is near to the medium shape and is to the south of little red star number one. To the south of little red star number one there is the medium red star. | Are all things covered by a block?
A] Yes
B] No
| B | [
"A"
] | spartun |
Washington: NASA has announced evidence that Jupiter's largest moon, Ganymede, has a saltwater ocean under its icy surface. The ocean seems to have more water than all the water on Earth's surface, according to new Hubble observation.
New Hubble observations of Ganymede's magnetic field strongly suggest that the moon, which is the largest in our whole solar system, is home to a subsurface ocean.
Scientists estimate the ocean is 95 kilometres thick, which is about 10 times deeper than Earth's oceans. But unlike our salty waters, Ganymede's ocean is buried under 150 kilometres of ice.
While scientists have speculated since 1970s about the presence of an ocean on Ganymede------the largest moon in our solar system------ until now the only observational evidence came from a brief flyby by the Galileo spacecraft, which didn't observe the moon long enough to confirm a liquid ocean.
This discovery marks an important milestone, highlighting what only Hubble can accomplish. In its 25 years in orbit, Hubble has made many scientific discoveries in our own solar system. A deep ocean under the icy surface of Ganymede opens up further exciting possibilities for life beyond Earth.
Scientists have already confirmed the existence of an ocean on Europa, another moon orbiting Jupiter, and NASA has announced plans to send an unmanned mission there searching for the life that might come with liquid water.
Hubble is a telescope that orbits Earth, but because of its impressive gravitational analyses it can be used to study the inside of far distant planets. Using these same principles, scientists could theoretically detect oceans on distant planets as well. | Which of the following best describes the writer's attitude towards Hubble?
- Negative
- Doubtful
- Favourable
- Cautious | Cautious | [
"Negative",
"Doubtful",
"Favourable"
] | race |
Industrial property rights refer to the possession of intellectual property rights that are used in the production and distribution of inventions and distinctive marks for a certain period of time. | According to the above definitions, Which of the following are industrial property rights:
- Ownership of real estate such as workshops and factories in a state-owned enterprise
- Ownership of foreign advanced assembly line production equipment recently purchased by an enterprise
- Property rights of a high-tech research institute in a chemical plant
- Rights enjoyed by an electrical appliance manufacturer over a brand created through years of hard work | Rights enjoyed by an electrical appliance manufacturer over a brand created through years of hard work | [
"Ownership of real estate such as workshops and factories in a state-owned enterprise",
"Ownership of foreign advanced assembly line production equipment recently purchased by an enterprise",
"Property rights of a high-tech research institute in a chemical plant"
] | logiqa |
There exist two blocks, called HHH and LLL. Block HHH with a medium purple hexagon covers block LLL. A medium grey hexagon is inside and touching block HHH. This thing touches the purple object. The medium purple hexagon is to the north of this shape. Two medium red hexagons are inside block LLL. To the north of and touches medium red hexagon number two there is medium red hexagon number one. Medium red hexagon number two is north of another medium red hexagon. Medium red hexagon number three is covered by block LLL. | Is LLL disconnected from a block?
A: Yes
B: No
| B | [
"A"
] | spartun |
Ans is an ' artist ' and attends EVERY goddamn party there is for celebs . You can always find her on the ' who - wore - what - where ' pages in your local tabloids . The funniest part is that she ALWAYS looks exactly the same , that her daughter also looks the same , and that every portrait she paints looks the same ( and usually looks like Ans or her daughter , Siegfried , or a combination of them ) . The funny thing is that Ans Markus is fucking everywhere , like EVERYWHERE , today she biked past us while we had lunch . | Is ans a well known artist ?
- Ans is known by some
- None of the above choices .
- Ans is rarely seen at parties
- Ans is very well known | Ans is very well known | [
"Ans is known by some",
"None of the above choices .",
"Ans is rarely seen at parties"
] | cosmos |
We know, painkillers in a tablet can make your headache go away, and antibiotic from a tube can prevent your cuts from becoming infected. Can medicine come in chicken eggs? A team of scientists from Scotland says "yes." They've kept some special chickens that lay eggs with disease-treating drugs inside.
These drugs are made of molecules called proteins. Animals make thousands of proteins--they're the main ingredients in skin, hair, milk, and meat. Since animals can make proteins easily, they're good animals for making protein drugs.
Researchers have already made cows, sheep, and goats that pump out protein drugs in their milk. But chickens are cheaper to take care of, need less room, and grow faster than these other animals. "Those qualities could make chickens a better choice to become living drug factories." says Simon Lillico of the Roslin Institute near Edinburgh, Scotland.
Lillico and a team of researchers changed chickens' DNA--the code that tells cells how to make proteins--so that the birds' cells made two protein drugs. One drug can treat skin cancer, and the other treats a nerve disease called multiple sclerosis.
The scientists changed the chickens' DNA so that the birds made these drugs only in their egg whites. This protects the chickens' bodies from the drugs' possible harmful effects and makes it easy for scientists to collect the drugs.
These special chickens can pass on their drug-laying abilities to their chicks. So far, the Scottish researchers have kept five generations of drug-producing chickens. But the scientists need to improve these chickens. The chickens don't make enough drugs to treat people yet. Once the researchers perfect their technique, you might eventually take your medicine from chicken eggs. | What is the best title of the passage?
a. A Scotland Scientist and His Chickens.
b. Animals and Protein Drugs.
c. Chickens: a Better Choice of Living Drug Factories.
d. Medicine Packaged in Various Forms.
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | race |
. Южният централен регион НЕ включва в обхвата си:
A] Източни Родопи
B] Горнотракийска низина
C] Западни Родопи
D] Западна Стара планина
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
] | reasoning_bg |
|
A young mother thought that it was very wrong to waste any food when there were so many hungry people in the world. One evening, she was giving her small daughter her tea before putting her to bed. First she gave her a piece of bread and butter, but the child said that she did not want it like that. She asked for some jam on her bread as well.
Her mother looked at her for a few seconds and then said, "When I was a small girl like you. I was always given either bread and butter, or bread and jam, but never bread with butter and jam."
Lucy looked at her mother for a few moments with pity in her eyes and said to her kindly, "Aren't you pleased to live a happy life this now?" | Lucy's mother thought it was wrong to waste food because _ .
* the food was little to eat
* the food was delicious
* it was hard to get food
* there were so many hungry people in the world | it was hard to get food | [
"the food was little to eat",
"the food was delicious",
"there were so many hungry people in the world"
] | race |
Two blocks, called HHH and LLL exist in the image. South of, disconnected from and farther from block HHH is block LLL. East of this block is block HHH. A purple hexagon is inside and touching block HHH. A medium grey hexagon is covered by block LLL. | Where is the purple hexagon regarding the medium grey hexagon?
a. ntppi
b. behind
c. front
d. tpp
e. right
f. left
g. ntpp
| e | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"f",
"g"
] | spartun |
Three boxes, named DDD, EEE and JJJ exist. A midsize orange rectangle is inside and touching and a midsize white rectangle is within box DDD. Behind box EEE there is box DDD. Disconnected from this box there is box EEE with two midsize green rectangles and a midsize orange rectangle. North of the midsize orange rectangle is midsize green rectangle number two. Box EEE contains box JJJ. Box JJJ covers a midsize white rectangle. | Where is DDD regarding the midsize white rectangle covered by box JJJ?
a) ec
b) dc
c) behind
d) ntppi
e) far
f) left
g) above
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g"
] | spartun |
On the way to work yesterday , I saw a crow land on the sidewalk with something in its beak . Immediately , another crow swooped down on him , and the two REALLY started going at it - claws , beaks , wings , cawing up a storm . The original crow ended up on its back and the whole flock descended on him , gouging and pecking at him . He struggled to get free , then finally flew off with a few crows in hot pursuit . | Why did the narrator stop on the street ?
* They were startled by a fight among people .
* They were startled by two bros fighting .
* They were startled by an animal fight .
* None of the above choices . | They were startled by an animal fight . | [
"They were startled by a fight among people .",
"They were startled by two bros fighting .",
"None of the above choices ."
] | cosmos |
I ' ve always told myself I would only ever give people two tries . I believe in second chances , but I always thought third chances was just stupid . Ashley and Matt have proved that wrong , and Robin is really changing my feelings on that . | Why did the narrator believe that third chances were stupid ?
1. Because people usually got it right the second time .
2. Because they are forgiving .
3. Because they had been betrayed by Robin .
4. Because people do n't change .
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | cosmos |
A For some reason , I really like my hair in this update ! It was blazing saddles outside in this smoking hot state of Arizona and even tho I was in the shade it still felt every bit of 110 degrees ! I was seriously sweating my hiney off ! But my hair still looked great and I just had to mention that . | What season of the year is Arizona experiencing ?
a: It is summertime in Arizona .
b: It is winter in Arizona .
c: It is spring in Arizona .
d: None of the above choices .
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
] | cosmos |
What kind of bonding agents do you need on hand to make an iPod stand?
A] You will need to use urethane gorilla glue. it will turn your hands black for days so don't use the gloves.
B] You will need to use urethane gorilla glue. it will turn your hands black for days so use the gloves.
| B | [
"A"
] | piqa |
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