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Some deuterostomes lack a centralized what?
* Dna
* Eardrum
* Critical organs
* Permineralization
* A ruler
* Nervous system
* Communication center
* Respiratory system
|
Nervous system
|
[
"Dna",
"Eardrum",
"Critical organs",
"Permineralization",
"A ruler",
"Communication center",
"Respiratory system"
] |
qasc
|
|
We have a box called one. We have a box named two. A medium orange watermelon is inside box two. Box two covers a big yellow apple. This box is to the left-hand side of another box named three. Over and disconnected from this box is box three with a small yellow apple. This box covers a medium green apple. A big yellow apple is inside and touching this box.
|
What is the position of the medium green apple regarding the medium orange watermelon?
a) ntpp
b) left
c) near
d) above
e) ntppi
f) below
g) right
|
g
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f"
] |
spartun
|
If you are lucky enough, you may find the hummingbird , the smallest bird of the animal world, in a south American forest.
Though the hummingbird is no bigger than a bee and weighs only 2 to 3 grams, it can fly as fast as 50 meters in a second. It can fly forwards as most birds do, and it can fly backwards as well. The strangest thing about it, however, is that it can stay still in the air, just like a _ .
Whenever a hummingbird needs food, it will fly slowly towards a flower. It won't stand on the flower, as bees do, but just hangs to the flower and then begins to sunk the honey from inside the flower with its needle-like beak.
The hummingbird is very particular in building its nest . It takes great trouble to choose materials. It likes soft ones better than hard ones. Its eggs are so small that a common match box can hold as many as one hundred of them.
|
When a hummingbird builds a nest, it likes _ better.
* an material
* soft materials
* both
* hard materials
|
an material
|
[
"soft materials",
"both",
"hard materials"
] |
race
|
According to the United States government, people are classified as homeless if they have no place to stay and no expectation of finding a place for the next thirty days.Although technically accurate, that is an impersonal assessment of an enormous and very human problem.
The homeless population represents all of us Americans.It includes men and women, the elderly, children, and infants.Its members are from all ethnic groups.What they have in common is poverty.
Currently in the U.S., thirty-nine million people live in poverty.When money is really tight, paying the rent or buying food often becomes a choice.Government assistance in the form of food stamps does help but, as one homeless man explains, you can't pay the rent with food stamps.
With no money for rent, the streets and homeless shelters become the alternative.
Although men constitute the largest group within the homeless population, homeless women with children are rapidly joining them.In fact, one quarter of the homeless people in the U.S.are teenagers and young children.
People may become homeless for numerous reasons.However, there are certain factors that many of these individuals have in common.They include a lack of adequate education and job skills.A majority of the teenagers and adults have not completed high school.
The abuse of alcohol and drugs is also a common factor.One third of the adult homeless population abuses alcohol.While one quarter of the same group uses drugs.
Some members of this population suffer mental health problems.Within the past several years many institutions for the mentally ill have been closed and their patients sent "home".Unfortunately, a number of those people have no home to go to and they are unable to adequately look after themselves.
Job loss in today's economy has also become a real factor in the loss of people's homes.The breakup of families through abandonment and divorce are also contributing factors, particularly when there are children involved.The parent who is left to care for the kids with inadequate income may be forced to depend on the homeless shelters to put a roof over their heads.
|
The writer thinks that the U.S.government's definition for the homeless reveals _ .
* an insincere attitude toward the homeless
* an uncivilized attitude toward the homeless
* an unbearable attitude toward the homeless
* an unsympathetic attitude toward the homeless
|
an unsympathetic attitude toward the homeless
|
[
"an insincere attitude toward the homeless",
"an uncivilized attitude toward the homeless",
"an unbearable attitude toward the homeless"
] |
race
|
Dear Amy,
I couldn't read your two e-mails until today because my computer was broken. I'm so sorry to hear about your problem, but I'm glad you're feeling better and are recovering . I'm surprised that in China someone's liver matched yours! This is really a moving story--a stranger donated part of his liver to _ he doesn't even know!
You're right. We shouldn't care too much about our weight. I'm happy you stopped taking medicine to lose weight. From your photo I can see you are now looking very well in the hospital. To keep slim is important, especially for an actress, but nothing is more important than health. Your doctor's advice is really very good--exercise for at least half an hour every day and eat lots of fruit and vegetables.
It's not only in your country. It's the same here with us Chinese--many people are always taking medicine to lose weight. That is often dangerous. But in fact, some of them are not overweight at all. I hope these people can learn something from your story. Hope you will leave hospital as soon as possible.
Love
xxx
|
Which country is the writer of the letter from?
- Germany.
- England.
- China.
- America.
|
England.
|
[
"Germany.",
"China.",
"America."
] |
race
|
A large grey thing is covered by a block called HHH. Block HHH covers a medium red pentagon and contains a little purple hexagon. South of, away from and west of another block named LLL is this block. Disconnected from this block is block LLL with a little purple pentagon and a large red star. The little purple pentagon is to the south of the large red star. A large purple pentagon is inside and touching block LLL.
|
What is the position of the large red star regarding the large grey thing?
1. far
2. tpp
3. po
4. ntppi
5. behind
6. front
7. right
|
7
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6"
] |
spartun
|
What type of energy do filaments use to illuminate?
- Energy
- Nektar
- Fibers
- Cacti
- Burn
- Copper
- Heat
- Two
|
Heat
|
[
"Energy",
"Nektar",
"Fibers",
"Cacti",
"Burn",
"Copper",
"Two"
] |
qasc
|
|
Chemical changes and physical changes are two common ways matter can change.
In a chemical change, the type of matter changes. The types of matter before and after a chemical change are always different.
Some chemical changes are caused by heating or cooling. For example, burning a piece of paper is a chemical change caused by heating. When paper gets hot enough, it reacts with oxygen in the air and burns. The paper and oxygen change into ash and smoke.
In a physical change, the type of matter stays the same. The types of matter before and after a physical change are always the same.
A change of state is a type of physical change. Changes of state can be caused by heating or cooling. For example, ice melting is a physical change that can be caused by heating. Ice and liquid water are made of the same type of matter: water.
The law of conservation of mass says that all physical and chemical changes conserve mass. Conserve means to keep the same. So, the total mass before a physical or chemical change is equal to the total mass after the change.
|
What do these two changes have in common?
baking a loaf of bread
cells using oxygen to break down sugar
1: Both are caused by heating.
2: Both are only physical changes.
3: Both are chemical changes.
4: Both are caused by cooling.
|
3
|
[
"1",
"2",
"4"
] |
scienceqa
|
Z is sitting at the 3:00 position to H. Z is diagonally left and above Z. The object J is upper and slightly to the left of the object T. O is below and to the right of G. R is above G and to the right of G. T is placed in the right direction of H.
|
What is the relation of the agent R to the agent T?
- upper-left
- overlap
- right
- above
- left
- upper-right
- below
- lower-left
- lower-right
|
upper-right
|
[
"upper-left",
"overlap",
"right",
"above",
"left",
"below",
"lower-left",
"lower-right"
] |
stepgame
|
cloth
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
A) Can clean up marbles
B) Can clean up beer
|
B
|
[
"A"
] |
piqa
|
I was on holiday in a strange place.One morning I got up early and went off into the forest looking for beautiful birds.But I lost my way,and don't know how to come back.I took a cell phone with me,but it didn't work there.It was night and I was frightened because I was alone and there were full of dangerous animals.I climbed up to a tree and was afraid of sleeping.Next morning I was tired.I thought what I should do to save myself.I tore my clothes into small pieces and tied them to the trees that I passed.At last my friend found me according to the pieces that I left.I was saved.That is an unforgettable experience in my life.
|
Where did he stay at that night?
A) Near the tree.
B) Under the tree.
C) On the tree.
D) In the tree.
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
|
Two boxes, called one and two exist. Box two covers box one. Box one covers a big yellow melon. A medium yellow watermelon and a medium orange apple are within box two. The apple is close to the medium yellow watermelon.
|
Where is the melon relative to box two?
a] dc
b] above
c] tppi
d] ec
e] ntpp
f] front
g] below
|
e
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"f",
"g"
] |
spartun
|
A force is a push or a pull.
A force can make an object start moving or stop an object that is moving. A force can also make an object speed up, slow down, or change direction.
Forces can be different sizes.
Think about trying to move a heavy object and a light object. Imagine you want to move them at the same speed. You will need to use a larger force to move the heavy object.
|
Cole gives two friends a ride in his wagon. One friend sits in the wagon at a time.
Cole starts to pull the wagon across the yard. To move the wagon at the same speed each time, which friend does Cole need to pull with a larger force?
a) A friend who weighs 26 pounds
b) A friend who weighs 33 pounds
|
b
|
[
"a"
] |
scienceqa
|
Three boxes, named one, two and three exist. Box two contains box one. Below and disconnected from box three there is this box. Box three is to the left of this box. Box one have a small yellow melon and a medium yellow watermelon. A medium green melon and a small green watermelon are covered by box two. A big green melon is within box three. Box three have a small green watermelon and a small green melon.
|
Where is the small yellow melon relative to the big green melon?
- ntpp
- dc
- tppi
- left
- right
- po
- near
|
right
|
[
"ntpp",
"dc",
"tppi",
"left",
"po",
"near"
] |
spartun
|
Many places in the world need more fresh water. Every country is trying to find ways to turn salt water into fresh. Why aren't there many factories like the Symi factory?
In some places the sun is not hot enough. Or it does not shine every day.
In such places other ways of heating sea water can be used. These ways cost more money, but they work faster than the sun. By boiling sea water with high heat a lot of fresh water can be made quickly.
But heating is not the only way to get fresh water from salt water. Other ways are tried.
One way is freezing. The fresh part of salt water freezes first. To get fresh water, the bits of ice are taken out.
Which way is the best? The one that gives the most water for the least money. It may be a different way for each place.
Symi's way seems very good for small, hot places. It does not make much water at a time. But the factory is easy to build and costs little.
That is why people in many dry places talk about Symi.
|
The Symi's way is not suitable for _ places according to the passage.
- cool
- dry
- small
- hot
|
small
|
[
"cool",
"dry",
"hot"
] |
race
|
Two boxes, called one and two exist in the image. A small yellow fruit and a medium green melon are inside and touching box one. Box one contain a medium orange apple and a big green watermelon. Under a small orange melon there is the small yellow fruit. Box one covers the small orange melon. Below the small yellow fruit there is the medium orange apple. The medium green melon are under the medium orange apple and the big green watermelon. Under the small yellow fruit there is the big green watermelon. Above the thing which was below the big green watermelon is the fruit that was below the small orange melon. A small green watermelon, a medium orange melon and a small green melon are inside box two. A big orange melon is covered by box two. Over the medium orange melon is the small green watermelon. Above the small green melon is the medium orange melon. Under the small green melon there is the big orange melon.
|
Are all small things above a thing?
* No
* Yes
|
No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
spartun
|
A medium purple shape is covered by a block called HHH. Block HHH contains a medium red hexagon. Over the purple object there is the medium red hexagon. The medium purple shape touches this shape. Another block named LLL is to the right-hand side of block HHH. Block HHH is disconnected from this block. A medium red hexagon is inside and touching block LLL.
|
What is the position of the medium red hexagon in HHH relative to the medium red hexagon covered by block LLL?
- left
- dc
- ntpp
- behind
- ntppi
- below
- far
|
left
|
[
"dc",
"ntpp",
"behind",
"ntppi",
"below",
"far"
] |
spartun
|
They came to an amiable solution to their rather what problem?
* Amiability
* Disagreeable
* Amiably
* Unpleasant
* Ungracious
|
Unpleasant
|
[
"Amiability",
"Disagreeable",
"Amiably",
"Ungracious"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
An example of an offspring receiving a gene is
- Cooking
- Driving
- Cartwheels
- Moles
|
Moles
|
[
"Cooking",
"Driving",
"Cartwheels"
] |
openbookqa
|
|
A medium yellow apple is inside and touching and another medium yellow apple is in a box called one. Box one has a medium green apple which is north of medium yellow apple number one. Box one contains a medium orange apple which is to the north of this fruit. Medium yellow apple number one is to the south of and this thing is to the north of medium yellow apple number two. There is a box named two. Box two covers a medium green apple. A medium yellow apple is within this box. West of this box there is another box named three. This box covers a medium green apple.
|
Does any medium apple contain any box?
- Yes
- No
|
No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
spartun
|
There exist three boxes, called DDD, EEE and JJJ. Box DDD is to the right-hand side of box JJJ and has box EEE. Under and disconnected from this box there is box JJJ. Box EEE have a midsize white rectangle and a large white oval. Over the large white oval is the midsize white rectangle. A large orange dimond and a large white oval are inside box JJJ. Box JJJ has a midsize white oval. A midsize orange dimond is inside and touching this box. Close to the large white oval is the large orange dimond. To the left-hand side of the midsize white oval there is this shape. To the left of this thing is the midsize orange dimond.
|
Are all midsize white rectangles within all boxes?
- Yes
- No
|
No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
spartun
|
There are two blocks, A and B. One medium blue circle, one big blue square and a medium yellow triangle are in block A. The medium blue circle is to the left of the medium yellow triangle. This shape is touching the left edge of this block. It is below the big blue square which is above the medium yellow triangle. Block B is to the right of block A. It has a small yellow triangle and a medium yellow circle. One small blue square is also in this block. To the right of, touching and above the medium yellow circle there is the small yellow triangle.
|
What is to the right of the medium blue circle? a medium yellow circle or a small yellow triangle?
|
Both of them
|
[
"Medium yellow circle ",
"Small yellow triangle ",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
Vince begged the elephant to return the flask , until the zookeeper , rolling her eyes and trying not to laugh at Vince , wandered into the enclosure and extricated the flask from the beast 's mouth . She returned it , dripping in saliva and smelling rather disgusting , to Vince , who later excitedly offered the mangled thing and his far - fetched tale to Howard with barely an apology . Typical of Vince - the flask was perfect before he got his hands on it .
|
Why would an elephant want a flask ?
* The elephant was an alcoholic .
* The elephant wanted the flask as a gift for his mate .
* The elephant might think it is good to eat .
* None of the above choices .
|
The elephant might think it is good to eat .
|
[
"The elephant was an alcoholic .",
"The elephant wanted the flask as a gift for his mate .",
"None of the above choices ."
] |
cosmos
|
At 2 p.m. on December 5, 1945, five Navy aircraft took off in perfect flying weather from a naval air installation in southeastern Florida, on a routine training mission over the Atlantic Ocean. Less than two hours later, the flight commander radioed that he was "completely lost". Then there was silence. A rescue plane was sent to search for the missing aircraft, and it, too, disappeared. Despite one of history's most extensive search efforts, involving more than 300 planes and dozens of ships, the Navy found nothing, not even an oil stain floating on the water.
This is just one of the many frightening stories told of "the Bermuda Triangle", a mysterious area of the Atlantic Ocean roughly stretching southwest from Bermuda to the Florida coast and down to Puerto Rico. During the past 30 years, the triangle has claimed the lives of some 1,000 sailors and pilots.
Stranger yet are the numerous "ghost" ships that have been found floating crewless within the triangle. On one strange occasion in 1881, the cargo shipEllen Austindiscovered a small sailing ship, sails waving uselessly in the wind. The boat was full of wood with no one on deck. The captain of theEllen Austininstalled a new crew to sail it, but two days later, during a rough storm, the two ships temporarily lost sight of each other. When the captain again boarded the boat, he found his crew had disappeared. After a second crew was assigned, the ship was again lost in a fog bank. This time, no trace of the boat -- or the crew -- was ever found.
Charles Berlitz, a man with an interest in Atlantis, the legendary lost island, puts forward his theory that a giant solar crystal, which once was the power generator for Atlantis, lies on the ocean floor. From time to time, according to his theory, passing ships and planes set off the crystal, which confuses their instruments and _ them into the ocean.
Officially, the U.S. Navy does not recognize the triangle as a danger zone and is convinced that "the majority of disappearances in the triangle can be due to the unique features of the area's environment." These include the swift Gulf Stream current and the unexplored valleys under water of the Atlantic. Also, the triangle is one of only two places on earth where a compass needle points to true north rather than magnetic north, causing problems in navigation.
However, other scientists argue that beings from outer space have established a highly advanced civilization in the unexplored depths of the Atlantic inside the triangle. There, they believe, most of the missing vessels - and their crews - may still be on display for study by these higher intelligences.
|
What did the captain ofEllen Austindo when he discovered a small sailing ship floating crewless?
a: He had all the wood transferred onto his own ship.
b: He had new powerful sails fixed on the small boat.
c: He sent a message that they were in danger and needed help.
d: He asked some of his sailors to get onto the boat to sail it.
|
d
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c"
] |
race
|
The aims of the Illustrators Exhibition, staged as part of the Bologna Children's Book Fair, organized by BolognaFiere and held from 23 to 26 December, are to bring illustrators and publishers together and to promote illustrators and their works among publishers.
QUALIFICATIONS
*Individual illustrators or groups of illustrators of any nationality, if they were born before 31st December 1996, whose artwork is intended for use in children's books, are qualified to enter the Exhibition, either directly or through publishing houses or schools.
*Please state in the application form whether you are entering work for the Fiction or Non Category. Illustrators may only enter one category.
`*Artwork previously presented to the Exhibition may not be re-entered.
*The confirmationform must be filled in and a photograph attached, then presented together with illustrations no later than15 October.
SHIPMENT
Entries may be delivered by post, express delivery service or by hand. From abroad, please use the following forms:Form "A" for registered mail or post by air;Form "B" if using an international forwarding agent or airline. To avoid delays, material should not be sent by normal post. Material should be sent "carriage paid", including any customs and delivery costs.
BolognaFiere may not be held responsible for the non-arrival or late arrival of artwork.
All published works must be accompanied by a declaration bearing the ISBN number, publisher's name and address.
REQUIREMENTS
The illustrations (i.e. the size of the sheet)must not exceed the following dimensions:
Fiction: 32*42cm (or 42*32cm) Non-fiction: 50*70cm (70*50cm)
Illustrations in larger formats will not be considered, nor will they be returned by BolognalFiere.
The illustrations must be on paper or flexible board, maximum thickness 2mm.
|
Which of the following is unacceptable for delivering entries?
A. Normal post.
B. Express delivery
C. Registered mail.
D. Airline post
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
|
I am my mother's third girl. When I was born, the doctor gently explained to my mother that my left arm was missing, below the elbow(,). Then he gave her some advice, "Don't treat her any differently from other girls." And she did!
There were five girls in our family and we all had to help out. Once when I was about seven, I came out of the kitchen, "Mum, I can't peel potatoes. I only have one hand." "You get back to peel potatoes, and don't ever use that as an excuse for anything again!"
Of course I could peel potatoes--with my good hand and my other arm. "Jenny, if you try hard enough," she said, "you can do anything."
Once in the second grade, our teacher had each of us race across the monkey bar . When it was my turn, I said no. some kids laughed. I went home crying.
The next afternoon Mum took me back to the school playground. "Now, pull up with your right arm," she advised. She praised me when I made progress. I'll never forget when I was crossing the bar, the kids were standing there with their mouths open.
It was the way with everything. Mum had the courage to face anything. and she taught me I could, too.
|
Who peeled the potatoes at last?
* Jenny's mum.
* Jenny.
* Nobody.
* Jenny's sister.
|
Jenny's mum.
|
[
"Jenny.",
"Nobody.",
"Jenny's sister."
] |
race
|
A handsome prince is a stock character common to what?
- England
- Fairy tale
- Castle
- Palace
- Court
|
Fairy tale
|
[
"England",
"Castle",
"Palace",
"Court"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
A few degrees can make a big difference when it comes to food storage. Foods can go bad if they get too warm. But for many of the world's poor, finding a good way to keep food cool is difficult. Refrigerators are costly and they need electricity.
Yet spoiled food not only creates health risks but also economic losses. Farmers lose money when they have to throw away products that they can not sell quickly.
But in 1995, a teacher in northernprefix = st1 /Nigerianamed Mohammed Bath Abba found a solution. He developed the "Pot-in-Pot Preservation/Cooling System". It uses two round containers made of clay. A smaller pot is placed inside a larger one.
The space between the two pots is filled with wet sand. The inner pot can be filled with fruit, vegetables or drinks. A piece of wet cloth covers the whole cooling system.
Food stored in the smaller pot is kept from spoiling through a simple evaporation process. Water in the sand between the two pots evaporates through the surface of the larger pot, where drier outside air is moving.
The evaporation process creates a drop in temperature of several degrees. This cools the inner pot and helps keep food safe from harmful bacteria. Some foods can be kept fresh this way for several weeks.
People throughoutNigeriabegan using the invention. And it became popular with farmers in other African countries. Mohammed Bah Abba personally financed the first five thousand pot-in-pot systems for his own community and five villages nearby.
In 2000, the Rolex Watch Company ofSwitzerlandhonored him with the Rolex Award forEnterprise. This award recognizes people trying to develop projects aimed at improving human knowledge and well-being.
A committee considers projects in science and medicine, technology, exploration and discovery, the environment and cultural history. Winners receive financial assistance to help develop and extend their projects.
The award is given every two years. The next one will be given in 2008.
|
From the text we can infer this article was probably written in _ .
- 1995
- 2000
- 2004
- 2007
|
2007
|
[
"1995",
"2000",
"2004"
] |
race
|
The door to door salesman asked for the homeowner, but the man didn't what?
1: Cut grass
2: Own home
3: Telephone call
4: Answer telephone call
5: Receive mail
|
2
|
[
"1",
"3",
"4",
"5"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
I was doing my last-minute Christmas shopping in a toy store, looking at fashion dolls. A nicely-dressed little girl with her father was excitedly looking through the same dolls as well. As she was looking, a boy wandered in and sorted through some of the video games. He was dressed neatly, but in clothes that were obviously rather worn. He, too, had money in his hand, but it seemed to be no more than five dollars or so at the most. He was with his father as well, but each time he picked one of the video games and looked at his father, his father shook his head.
The little girl had apparently chosen her doll, a beautifully-dressed glamorous creation that would have been the envy of every little girl on the block. However, she stopped to watch the little boy and his father. Then, the little girl put her carefully-chosen doll back on the shelf, and ran over to the video games. She excitedly picked up one that was lying on top of the other toys and raced towards the reception desk after speaking with her father. I picked up my purchases and waited in line behind them. Then, much to the little girl's obvious delight, the little boy and his father stood behind me.
After the video game was paid for and bagged, the little girl handed it back to the cashier and whispered _ in her ear. The cashier smiled and put the package under the counter. I paid for my purchases and was rearranging things in my purse when the little boy came up to the cashier.
The cashier rang up his purchases and then said, "Congratulations, you have been selected to win a prize!" With that, she handed the little boy the video game, and he could only stare in disbelief. It was, he said, exactly what he had wanted!
The little girl and her father were standing at the door-way during all of this, and I saw the biggest, prettiest smile on that little girl's face that I have ever seen in my life.
|
Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
* The little boy was too surprised to believe what had happened in the end.
* The little girl chose the video game as well as the doll as her presents.
* The little girl chose the video game as her present.
* The little boy got the video game because he was selected to win the prize.
|
The little boy got the video game because he was selected to win the prize.
|
[
"The little boy was too surprised to believe what had happened in the end.",
"The little girl chose the video game as well as the doll as her presents.",
"The little girl chose the video game as her present."
] |
race
|
Scientific research shows that the sun is a celestial body with constantly changing energy output. It is these changes that have caused strong disturbances of the state of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere.
|
The following conclusions can be drawn:
- The sun is a celestial body with constantly changing energy output, and its changes cause changes in space weather
- The constant change of solar energy output causes strong disturbance of the state of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere, which is the root cause of severe disasters
- The continuous output of solar energy will cause drastic changes in the earth's space environment
- The continuous change of solar energy is a direct factor and direct cause of natural disasters
|
The sun is a celestial body with constantly changing energy output, and its changes cause changes in space weather
|
[
"The constant change of solar energy output causes strong disturbance of the state of the upper atmosphere and ionosphere, which is the root cause of severe disasters",
"The continuous output of solar energy will cause drastic changes in the earth's space environment",
"The continuous change of solar energy is a direct factor and direct cause of natural disasters"
] |
logiqa
|
where to put your toothbrush when staying in a hotel
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
- Pack a clothespin, and clip the toothbrush so a stand forms.
- Place a wet napkin on the counter, and lay your toothbrush on it.
|
Pack a clothespin, and clip the toothbrush so a stand forms.
|
[
"Place a wet napkin on the counter, and lay your toothbrush on it."
] |
piqa
|
a dark-skinned , dark-haired boy in a blue pullover is sitting on a green bench
|
Is the hair far from the blue thing?
1. Yes
2. No
|
2
|
[
"1"
] |
resq
|
To bend a metal rod precisely to make a hinge.
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
A) Use a hammer to bend the rod.
B) Use pliers to bend the rod.
|
B
|
[
"A"
] |
piqa
|
D is at the bottom of G. L is to the right and above V at an angle of about 45 degrees. The object T is positioned directly below the object L. Y is on top of T. G is to the bottom left of U. W is positioned above U. P is south west of W. H is sitting in the right direction of Y. The object H is upper and slightly to the left of the object D.
|
What is the relation of the agent H to the agent U?
- upper-right
- upper-left
- overlap
- above
- left
- right
- lower-left
- lower-right
- below
|
lower-left
|
[
"upper-right",
"upper-left",
"overlap",
"above",
"left",
"right",
"lower-right",
"below"
] |
stepgame
|
In Japanese feudal times leaders would despise and punish people who they believe had no what?
1] Adore
2] Adore
3] Honor
4] Cherish
5] Admire
|
3
|
[
"1",
"2",
"4",
"5"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
Taiwanese fishing boats that sailed to the Diaoyu Islands to protest Japan's "purchase" of part of the islands completed their voyage Tuesday morning and have set sail for home.
Local media reported that the boats finished their protest at 9:15 a.m. and are expected to return to a port in northeast Taiwan's Yilan county at noon Wednesday.
Although the boats originally numbered 75,they were joined at sea by other boats from different parts of Taiwan, raising the total number to about 100 vessels. Organizers said the voyage was made to protect Taiwanese fishing rights in nearby waters and to protest Japan's "purchase" of part of the Diaoyu Islands.
The Japanese government announced a plan to "purchase" part of the islands earlier this month despite repeated protests from the Chinese government. The action aroused demonstrations
across China as well as consumers' boycott of Japanese products in recent weeks. Local authorities in Taiwan have also protested the move.
"Japan's purchase and nationalization of China's Diaoyu Islands is putting China-Japan economic and trade ties at risk due to man-made factors." An official spokesman from Beijing warned .
China-Japan economic and trade relations was back on track in 1952 when the two countries signed their first non-governmental trade agreement. Currently, China has been Japan's largest trade partner since 2007 while Japan is China's fourth largest trade partner, after the EU, U.S. and the ASEAN. Meanwhile, China is the biggest destination for Japanese exports and biggest source of imports. In the first half of 2012, Japan's exports to China totaled 73.54 billion U.S. dollars, down 6.2 percent from the same period last year, while its import from China was 91.29 billion U.S. dollars, up 7 percent from the same period last year.
Now, China-Japan economic and trade relations are at a crossroads. Negotiation could be the way out of the rift.
|
What is the main idea of this passage?
1] China plays an important part in Japan's economy development.
2] The Diaoyu Islands belong to China!
3] Japan's purchase of Diaoyu Islands aroused nationwide protest.
4] Japan declared to purchase China's Diaoyu Islands.
|
2
|
[
"1",
"3",
"4"
] |
race
|
It ... it always does . After all , I ca nt have my happiness falter now . " I have to go on and keep being myself , for If I do n't , there will always persist that risk that someone else may have nothing to go on for themselves . " " You know , I think people take too much for granted , they should wake up and just be happy that they are alive .
|
What is the disposition of this narrator ?
A: They are unhappy .
B: They are selfish .
C: They are an optimist .
D: They take things for granted .
|
C
|
[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
cosmos
|
When my father married my mother in 1943,he gave my mother a 1937 crown coin and told her to keep it in the back of her purse and not spend it.This would mean that she always felt that she was protected and would always have money if she really needed it.
When I was married in 1970, my husband who had heard this story,obtained a 1937 crown for me and I have always kept it in my wallet,and I have always had enough for my needs.
A friend recently fell on hard times,partly through external circumstances and partly through poor planning.Friends and I have loaned her money,paid her bills,even given her food.tried to teach her budget techniques,and none of them has been a solution.She has just slipped deeper and deeper into financial trouble and depression.
Last week she looked pale and unwell,very depressed and hopeless.I then thought about how the crown, a reminder of another care and love,had protected me,so 1 went to the bank for a $100 dollar bill.I told my friend the story and asked her to keep the $100 in the back of her wallet.It turned out that she didn't have a wallet,so she put the money in a little pencil case where she kept her coins.She immediately felt better."I feel rich,and thank you for being a good friend",she said,and we were both a bit teary.
The reason for passing this on is not to praise any generosity on my part,but to show the power of "random acts of kindness".I went home and remembered a little wallet I had that I'd never used,and thought,"I'II give that to my friend".I opened it,and inside,found $100.
The universe is very just and if your heart is open the reward always comes.
|
Which of the following is true of the writer's friend?
* Her friend's financial generosity helped her out finally.
* She refused our loan in spite of difficulty.
* Her trouble was partly due to her poor planning.
* She needed the$100 badly in face of trouble.
|
Her friend's financial generosity helped her out finally.
|
[
"She refused our loan in spite of difficulty.",
"Her trouble was partly due to her poor planning.",
"She needed the$100 badly in face of trouble."
] |
race
|
We have one block called AAA. This block cover a big yellow square and a small yellow triangle. A medium yellow circle is below a small blue square and is on the right side of the small yellow triangle. The medium yellow circle is inside and touching block AAA. The small blue square is within block AAA. The big yellow square and a small black circle are above the object that was below the small blue square. Block AAA contain a small blue triangle and the black object. The small blue triangle is over the big shape and is to the right of the small yellow triangle. Below the big shape is the small yellow triangle. The black shape is under the small blue triangle and is to the right of this thing.
|
Is the medium thing under any small blue triangle?
- No
- Yes
|
Yes
|
[
"No"
] |
spartun
|
how to make a silky sauce
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
- Run through a chinoise.
- Put in a blender, with three tablespoons of mayonnaise.
|
Run through a chinoise.
|
[
"Put in a blender, with three tablespoons of mayonnaise."
] |
piqa
|
O is over there and X is directly below it.
|
What is the relation of the agent O to the agent X?
- lower-right
- upper-left
- left
- right
- overlap
- below
- above
- upper-right
- lower-left
|
above
|
[
"lower-right",
"upper-left",
"left",
"right",
"overlap",
"below",
"upper-right",
"lower-left"
] |
stepgame
|
There are two blocks. Lets call them A and B. Block A is to the left of B. Block A has two medium blue squares. Medium blue square number one is below medium blue square number two. There is also a medium yellow square touching the bottom edge of this block. The medium yellow square is below medium blue square number two and medium blue square number one. Block B has two medium black squares. Medium black square number one is below medium black square number two.
|
Which object is below a medium blue square? medium black square number two or medium black square number one?
|
None of them
|
[
"Medium black square number two",
"Medium black square number one",
"Both of them"
] |
spartqa
|
Birds have feathers, two wings, and a beak.
|
Select the bird.
* Woodpecker
* Green tree frog
* African bullfrog
* Sea turtle
|
Woodpecker
|
[
"Green tree frog",
"African bullfrog",
"Sea turtle"
] |
scienceqa
|
Where are plants likely to be handled by a city employee?
- Park
- Windowsill
- Ground
- Office
- Garden
|
Park
|
[
"Windowsill",
"Ground",
"Office",
"Garden"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
F: My plane is leaving for New York at ten.
M: You have only 40 minutes left.
|
What's the time now?
A) 9:40.
B) 9:20.
C) 10:40.
|
B
|
[
"A",
"C"
] |
dream
|
Americans may become accustomed to the political turmoil swirling around President Donald Trump, but it remains an open question whether that turmoil will ultimately help or hurt Trump and his Republican allies, especially in an election year.
Last week, it was Trump's firing of Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and an apparent Democratic victory in a special congressional election in Pennsylvania — a sign of a possible wave in the November midterm elections.
This week, it was a series of presidential tweets criticizing the Russia probe, followed by a controversial Trump statement of congratulations for newly re-elected Russian President Vladimir Putin. Trump also added former U.S. attorney Joseph diGenova to his legal team. DiGenova has alleged that elements of the FBI and the Department of Justice have been out to frame Trump in connection with the Russia probe.
Trump ignored shouted questions Tuesday from reporters at the White House who asked whether he wanted to fire special counsel Robert Mueller, who is leading the Russia probe.
Earlier, House Speaker Paul Ryan, a Wisconsin Republican, told reporters at the Capitol that he had received "assurances" that firing Mueller was "not even under consideration."
The latest back and forth over the Mueller investigation came after several days of presidential tweets complaining about the probe, including one blasting it as a "total WITCH HUNT with massive conflicts of interest."
The tweets sparked new fears that Trump might try to have Mueller fired. Some Republicans warned that an attempt to fire Mueller could put Trump's presidency in jeopardy.
"I think anything directed at firing Mr. Mueller blows up the whole town, and that becomes the end of governing and the presidency as we know it," cautioned Republican Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
The renewed focus on the Russia probe came in the wake of last week's firing of Tillerson. That, in turn, raised the prospect of more administration changes.
|
What is probably true about Joseph diGenova?
|
He is supportive of trump's policies
|
[
"He is not supportive of trump's policies",
"Not enough information",
"He doesn't show interest in trump's policies"
] |
quail
|
Everyone would like to be a millionaire but can you imagine having over $30 million and only being 20 years old? Britney Spears from Kentwood, a small town in Louisiana, is only 20 years old; she is an international pop superstar with not only $30 million but also a $2 million house in LA. At her young age, she can look after her family financially all her life.
This year is a big year for Britney. She is currently on a 31 day tour of the US and every concert is a sell-out. That means she plays in front of a crowd of around 18,000 every time. It's tiring schedule but brings great rewards. When touring, she goes to bed around l a.m. and then has a lie-in until l p.m. or 2 p.m. the next day. Her philosophy is to take care of the body and relax but always make sure you work hard and have fun.
Spears is not satisfied with only touring and selling nearly 40 million records, so she decided to branch out into the movie business and try a bit of acting. She made an appearance in " Austin Powers 3" this year and she is filming a teenage comedy that will be released in March 2003. In this movie, she has a starring role. The movie was her own concept and she picked the writer.
For Britney, acting is another way to express herself and she is enthusiastic about it all. If her movies are successful, her bank account is sure to grow by another few million dollars but she has been quoted as saying she does it for the love, not the money.
|
We can infer from the text that most millionaires are_.
- older than 20
- in their 30s
- in their 40s
- around 20
|
in their 40s
|
[
"older than 20",
"in their 30s",
"around 20"
] |
race
|
There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Blocks C and B are to the left of A. Block A has one medium blue circle, one big yellow square and one small blue circle. Near to the small blue circle is the medium blue circle. It is to the right of the big yellow square which is to the left of and below the small blue circle. To the left of the medium blue circle is a medium yellow circle. Block B has one big black square. Block C contains one small black triangle.
|
Which object is to the right of a small black thing? the small blue circle or the big yellow square?
|
Both of them
|
[
"The small blue circle ",
"The big yellow square ",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
There exist two blocks, called AAA and BBB. A medium black circle is in and a medium yellow triangle is covered by block AAA. Block AAA contain a small blue square and another medium black circle. The small blue square is behind and the triangle is below medium black circle number one. Below medium black circle number two is medium black circle number one. Over and in front of block BBB there is block AAA. A small black square is in block BBB.
|
Is any thing within AAA?
- Yes
- No
|
Yes
|
[
"No"
] |
spartun
|
You get all sorts of demands, and the mark of a good hotel is to supply whatever is asked for without sounding surprised. If a guest asks for rubbers gloves, you don't ask why. You say, "No problem. What color1 do you want?"
There have been some demands which, much as I would have liked to fill, I couldn't. A Japanese businessman, for example, thought the manager of a hotel was like his girlfriend so he asked me to marry him to the woman he loved. There was one time, however, _ . A young man thought that if he asked his girlfriend to marry him at the Ritz she would say yes. He asked us to put the ring in a cake, and she accepted.
Top hotels are used more and more to impress. They are used for doing business. If you've got something to sell, take your clients to the best hotel where the surroundings are quite helpful. A friend of mine working at Savoy Hotel tells the story about a man who gave him 5 pounds to say "Good morning, Mr. Smith saying, "I do wish they would leave me alone at this place."
According to Julian Payne, the most powerful people in any hotel are the porters, who carry bags for hotel guests. "Porters can do almost anything. They can get you tables at the best restaurants or tickets for a popular concert. Don't ask me how they do it or what their deal is because I don't know. Most of them have been there for years. They know more about the history of the hotel and the guests than anyone else. They are invaluable. A head porter will come in even on his day off so he can say hello to someone he remembers visiting the hotel years ago."
|
Which of the following examples explains "we did help out?"
* A young lady agreed to marry her boyfriend
* The manager once acted as a captain
* A Japanese married the woman he loved
* The hotel bought a ring for a young lady
|
The hotel bought a ring for a young lady
|
[
"A young lady agreed to marry her boyfriend",
"The manager once acted as a captain",
"A Japanese married the woman he loved"
] |
race
|
ok so i just got off spring break all the more frazzled.i partied and razzled and dazzled all weekend . that s all my razzling and dazling for the year , thanks . i decided to leave the goddamn amex at home and put myself on a weekly cash allowance , like i been saying i would for the longest .
|
Why did the writer leave their amex at home ?
* Because they just got off spring break .
* None of the above choices .
* Because that would help them control their spending .
* Because that 's all their razzling and dazzling for the year .
|
Because that would help them control their spending .
|
[
"Because they just got off spring break .",
"None of the above choices .",
"Because that 's all their razzling and dazzling for the year ."
] |
cosmos
|
Two boxes, called DDD and EEE exist in the image. A large oval is inside and touching and a tiny white dimond is within box DDD. Box DDD cover a midsize orange dimond and a midsize green oval. To the south of and disconnected from this box there is box EEE with a midsize orange rectangle. In front of this box is box DDD. A midsize green oval is covered by box EEE.
|
Is a midsize object disconnected from any midsize orange dimond?
- Yes
- No
|
Yes
|
[
"No"
] |
spartun
|
Ellie lived with her six children in a small house. One winter, there was a big flood and quite a few houses were washed away, but Ellie's house was high enough to keep them safe.
Many families lost everything in the flood. And Ellie took in one of the families. She shared her home with them until the family could build their own new house. Ellie's friends could not understand why she did so because she already had so many children to look after.
"Well," Ellie said to her friends, "At the end of World War I, there was a poor woman in a town in Germany. Her husband had been killed in the war and she had a lot of children, just like me now."
"The day before Christmas, this woman said to her children, 'We will not be able to have much for Christmas. I am going to get just one present for us all. Now I will go and get it.' She came back with a little girl who had no parents, 'Here is our present,' she said to her own children."
"The children were very excited to get such a present. They welcomed the little girl warmly, and she grew up as their sisters. I was that Christmas present."
|
How many children did Ellie had in total?
* Seven.
* Six.
* Eight.
* Five.
|
Six.
|
[
"Seven.",
"Eight.",
"Five."
] |
race
|
There are two blocks. We call them A and B. Block A is to the right of B. Block A contains two medium black squares. One medium blue square is also in this block. It also contains a medium yellow square. Medium black square number one is below the medium blue square and medium black square number two. Below medium black square number two , medium black square number one and the medium blue square is the medium yellow square. Block B contains two medium yellow squares. Medium yellow square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. This shape is below medium yellow square number two.
|
What is below the blue object? a medium yellow square number two or a medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block?
|
Medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block
|
[
"Medium yellow square number two",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
Q is over there with B below.
|
What is the relation of the agent Q to the agent B?
1: lower-right
2: right
3: left
4: above
5: upper-right
6: overlap
7: lower-left
8: upper-left
9: below
|
4
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3",
"5",
"6",
"7",
"8",
"9"
] |
stepgame
|
People say teenagers are no good.They make too much noise in.shops; they drive wildly up and down the streets.And at times,some of these things are true.But there are also hard moments in the life of a teenager.
A teenager is neither a lovely child,nor a respectable grown up person.The members of her family consider a teenager a source of trouble.She feels that she has grown up.But she is told that she is just a child and she knows nothing.She sees her elders doing what they like. When she wants to do what she likes,the elders tell her that she should do only what she is told to do. To be a teenager means to be everybody's servant and nobody's master.Elders in the family and in the neighborhood order a teenager to run errands for them.(...) If he refuses to carry out the orders of his eiders,he is scolded.He may even be punished.He is criticized for all that he says and does.If he behaves like a child,he is told that he is grown up and that he should not be childish,If he behaves like a grown up mall,he is told that he is disrespectful.
A teenager becomes a lonely creature in the family.Children enjoy all the love of the elders in the family.The teenager gets no love and no respect.So she often runs away from home and finds some joy in the company of the girls of her age.
_ .There are too many rules and regulations for us to obey.It hasn't yet occurred to us to run a zigzag pattern.Although we teenagers have miserable time with our family members and elders,we have a very good time with our friends and in schools and colleges.So we teenagers spend most of our good time and have fun with our friends and classmates rather than with parents.
|
The main idea of this passage is _ .
1. how to deal with teenagers
2. the usual opinions of teenagers
3. the differences between a teenager and a grown-up
4. the difficult situation a teenager face
|
3
|
[
"1",
"2",
"4"
] |
race
|
A block named AAA covers a medium black square and has a medium yellow square. Another medium yellow square and another medium black square are inside this block. Under medium yellow square number one is medium black square number one. Above medium yellow square number one there is medium yellow square number two. Medium black square number two is over medium yellow square number one and is under this shape. Above another block called BBB is block AAA. Disconnected from and in front of this block there is block BBB with a medium black square. A medium yellow square is covered by this block.
|
What is the position of medium yellow square number one regarding medium yellow square number two?
* po
* tppi
* behind
* below
* ntpp
* ntppi
* tpp
|
below
|
[
"po",
"tppi",
"behind",
"ntpp",
"ntppi",
"tpp"
] |
spartun
|
White House officials on Wednesday laid out plans to send National Guard troops to the United States’ southern border with Mexico, as part of President Donald Trump’s efforts to confront what he says is a growing problem with illegal immigrants.
The decision to deploy the U.S. military to the border represents a major new aspect of Trump’s wide-ranging immigration crackdown. But major parts of the move are unclear, including how many troops will be sent, when they will deploy, or what exactly they will do.
“It will take time to have the details in place, but we are beginning today and are moving quickly,” said Kirstjen Nielsen, secretary of the Department of Homeland Security. “We are anxious to have this support.”
In the U.S., the active duty military is generally restricted from domestic law enforcement functions, which would include apprehending border crossers. However, U.S. presidents have deployed the National Guard to the border to act in support roles.
Nielsen said the National Guard troops will help with border surveillance and other “support functions.” She declined to say how large the force would be, but she did say it would include “as many (troops) as is needed to fill the gaps today.”
A senior Trump administration official declined to say whether the National Guard troops will be armed, saying those details are still being worked out. But the official said the force would be effective.
“Suffice it to say, for individuals looking to pay a smuggler to get in the United States right now, that would be a very unwise investment,” the official said.
Trump signed a proclamation authorizing the move Wednesday evening. But states must also approve the decision before deploying their guard members.
Trump repeatedly has threatened to deploy the military to help secure the border, especially as a caravan of Central American migrants makes it way north through Mexico, with some headed for the U.S.
|
Why did a senior Trump official claim that it would be an bad investment now for people looking to enter the US to pay a smuggler to gain entry?
|
Because they believe that the national guard would be effective once at the border
|
[
"Because the troops were authorized to apprehend them",
"Because they would be fired upon",
"Not enough information"
] |
quail
|
We have two boxes, named DDD and EEE. Box DDD has a midsize white rectangle. Near to a large orange dimond is the midsize white rectangle. The large shape is inside box DDD. Box EEE with a tiny orange oval is behind and disconnected from box DDD. The tiny orange oval and a midsize orange oval are behind a tiny green oval. The tiny green oval is covered by box EEE. Behind the midsize orange oval there is the tiny orange oval. A tiny green dimond is inside and the midsize orange oval is covered by box EEE.
|
Where is DDD regarding the tiny green dimond?
a: far
b: po
c: right
d: ec
e: front
f: ntpp
g: behind
|
e
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"f",
"g"
] |
spartun
|
I is to the right of B with a small gap between them. S is to the bottom-right of M. V is to the right of H horizontally. S is positioned below and to the right of I. The object M is positioned below and to the left of the object E. N is above and to the right of B. N is sitting at the 9:00 position of H. The object F is positioned above and to the left of object V.
|
What is the relation of the agent S to the agent I?
* above
* below
* lower-left
* upper-left
* left
* overlap
* right
* upper-right
* lower-right
|
lower-right
|
[
"above",
"below",
"lower-left",
"upper-left",
"left",
"overlap",
"right",
"upper-right"
] |
stepgame
|
E is at the bottom of H. J presents upper right to H.
|
What is the relation of the agent E to the agent H?
* below
* overlap
* lower-left
* lower-right
* above
* left
* upper-right
* right
* upper-left
|
below
|
[
"overlap",
"lower-left",
"lower-right",
"above",
"left",
"upper-right",
"right",
"upper-left"
] |
stepgame
|
Using the Internet , doctors "can answer more questions from more patients in a shorter time, " writes Dr Badal Pal, a famous doctor in Manchester, IJK.
According to Pal, nearly 40% of American patients say they have used e-mail to communicate with a doctor in the past. He notes however, that although patients have such interest, only up to 2% of doctors in the United States offer e-mail services.
Using e-mail, doctors can make sure of their advice and point patients to patients information materials and sources on the Internet. It's said that more than 10.000 health-oriented websites already exist now.
However some people worry that widespread use of medical e-mail might set up two kinds of care--one "haves" and another for the "have-nots". But Pal points out that "In the near future nearly every library will offer (Internet and e-mail)services in the United States, " allowing even low-income patients to use such means. Pal also talks about other possible barriers to acceptance of medical e-mail.
"Doctors may be unwilling to offer e-mail services for fear of increasing workload and uncertainty about the time they spent," he explained, and patients may worry that their medical information might be read by others. "But these problems can all be solved," he adds.
E-mail may well help us a lot in health care, Pal concludes. "Patients want to know more than they can get in normal clinics," he points out, "and they might find communication on the information superhighway less fearful than face-to-face dialogue with their doctors."
|
The article introduces a new way of patient-doctor communication _ .
- by searching the Internet
- by visiting websites
- by e-mail
- by using the computer
|
by searching the Internet
|
[
"by visiting websites",
"by e-mail",
"by using the computer"
] |
race
|
I grew up in Jamaica Plain. My best friend Rose and I used to dream about raising a family of our own someday and living next door to one another.
Our dream remained alive through school and beyond. Rose was my maid of honor when I married Dick. Later, Dick was stationed in Alaska and we moved. Rose was sad to see me leave, but wished me the best of luck. We remained in touch for a few years before we lost track.
I thought of her several times over the years. All of my children now have families of their own, and Dick passed away a few years ago. Basically, a lifetime has passed. Then one day, near my 80th birthday, I received a phone call "Hi Natalie, it's Rose," the voice on the other end said, " I don't know if you remember me, but we used to be best friends in Jamaica Plain when we were kids."
We have spent hours on the phone catching up. Even after 52 years of separation our personalities and interests are still extremely similar. We both share a passion for several hobbies that we each picked up independently several years after we lost touch with one another. It almost feels like we are picking up right where we left off.
Her husband died a few years ago as well, but she mailed me several photographs of her family that were taken over the years. It's so crazy, just looking at the photos and listening to her description of her family reminds me of my own: a reasonably large, healthy family. Part of me feels like we led fairly similar lives.
I don't think the similarities between our two lives are a coincidence either. I think
shows that we didn't just call each other best friend; we truly were best friends and even now we can be best friends again. Real friends have two things in common: a compatible personality and a strong-willed character. The compatible personality is what starts the connection between two people. A strong-willed character at both ends is what maintains the connection. If those two ingredients are present in a friendship, the friendship is for real, It can pass the tests of time and long distance between one another and will never disappear
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The author thinks that _ .
A. they both have a compatible personality and a strong-willed character
B. the similarities between their lives are coincident
C. although they're not best friends, they have much in commom.
D. only those who have similar characters can be real friends
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C
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[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
race
|
To prevent a saw blade from rusting
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Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Rub vinegar onto blade before putting it away, and submerge blade in water to remove any oil before using again
* Rub canola oil onto blade before putting it away, and wipe blade with dry cloth to remove any oil before using again
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Rub canola oil onto blade before putting it away, and wipe blade with dry cloth to remove any oil before using again
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[
"Rub vinegar onto blade before putting it away, and submerge blade in water to remove any oil before using again"
] |
piqa
|
"Christmas won't be Christmas without any presents," grumbled Jo, lying on the rug.
"It's so dreadful to be poor!" sighed Meg, looking down at her old dress.
"I don't think it's fair for some girls to have plenty of pretty things, and other girls nothing at all," added little Amy, with an injured sniff.
"We've got father and mother and each other," said Beth, contentedly.
The four young faces on which the firelight shone brightened at the cheerful words, but darkened again as Jo said sadly: "We haven't got father, and shall not have him for a long time." She didn't say "perhaps never", but each silently added it, thinking of father far away, where the fighting was.
Nobody spoke for a minute; then Meg said in an altered tone: "You know the reason mother proposed not having any presents this Christmas was because it is going to be a hard winter for everyone; and she thinks we ought not to spend money for pleasure when our men are suffering so in the army. We can't do much, but we can make our little sacrifices, and ought to do it gladly. But I am afraid I don't"; and Meg shook her head, and she thought regretfully of all the pretty things she wanted.
"But I don't think the little we should spend would do any good. We've each got a dollar, and the army wouldn't be much helped by our giving that. I agree not to expect anything from mother or you, but I do want to buy UNDINE AND SINTRAM for myself; I've wanted it so long," said Jo, who was a bookworm.
"I planned to spend mine on new music," said Beth, with a little sigh.
"I shall get a nice box of Faber's drawing pencils; I really need them," said Amy, decidedly.
"Mother didn't say anything about our money, and she won't wish us to give up everything. Let's each buy what we want, and have a little fun; I'm sure we work hard enough to earn it," cried Jo, examining the heels of her shoes in a gentlemanly manner.
"I know I do - teaching those tiresome children nearly all day when I am longing to enjoy myself at home," began Meg, in the complaining tone again.
"You don't have half such a hard time as I do," said Jo. "How would you like to be shut up for hours with a nervous, fussy old lady, who is never satisfied, and worries you till you're ready to fly out of the window or cry?"
"It's naughty to fret; but I do think washing dishes and keeping things tidy is the worst work in the world. _ and my hands get so stiff, I can't practice well at all"; and Beth looked at her rough hands with a sigh that anyone could hear.
"I don't believe any of you suffer as I do." cried Amy, "for you don't have to go to school with impertinent girls, who plague you if you don't know your lessons, and laugh at your dresses, and label your father if he isn't rich."
"If you mean libel, I'd say so, and not talk about labels, as if papa was a pickle-bottle," advised Jo, laughing.
"I know what I mean, and you needn't be satirical about it. It's proper to use good words, and improve your vocabulary," returned Amy, with dignity.
"Don't peck at one another, children. Don't you wish we had the money papa lost when we were little, Jo? Dear me! How happy and good we'd be, if we had no worries!" said Meg, who could remember better times.
"You once said you thought we were a deal happier than the King children, for they were fighting and fretting all the time, in spite of their money."
"So I did. I think we are; for, though we do have to work, we make fun for ourselves, and are a pretty jolly set, as Jo would say." Jo immediately sat up, put her hands in her pockets, and began to whistle.
"Don't, Jo; it's so boyish!"
"That's why I do it."
"I detest rude, unladylike girls!"
"I hate affected, niminy-piminy chits!"
"Birds in their little nests agree" sang Beth, the peacemaker, with such a funny face that both sharp voices softened to a laugh, and the `pecking' ended for that time.
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According to the passage, who is the most pessimistic and who the most optimistic?
* Meg; Beth
* Jo; Amy
* Meg; Amy
* Amy; Beth
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Jo; Amy
|
[
"Meg; Beth",
"Meg; Amy",
"Amy; Beth"
] |
race
|
In these tragic days , Zachariah was taking his turn at the services in the Temple . Soldiers sent by Herod tried in vain to learn from him the whereabouts of his son . Then , by command of Herod , they murdered this holy prophet , having stabbed him while he was between the temple and the altar ( MT 23:35 ) . Elizabeth died forty days after her husband , and John , preserved by the Lord , dwelt in the wilderness until the day of his appearance to the nation of Israel .
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What religion is this story important to ?
* It is important to the Hindu faith .
* It is important to the Shinto faith .
* It is important to the Church of Scientology .
* It is important to the Jewish faith .
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It is important to the Jewish faith .
|
[
"It is important to the Hindu faith .",
"It is important to the Shinto faith .",
"It is important to the Church of Scientology ."
] |
cosmos
|
The new tablet is faster than the traditional tablet, and it has a new operating system installed, so the new tablet is selling better than the traditional tablet.
|
Which of the following can most weaken the above view:
A) Some tablet users use different environments than ordinary people
B) The most commonly used functions of traditional tablet pcs cannot be found in newer tablet pcs
C) The operating system of the new tablet is brand new
D) No matter what operating system the tablet uses, usage habits vary from person to person
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D
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[
"A",
"B",
"C"
] |
logiqa
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A poem starts with a thought, an idea, or an emotion felt from the heart.Poems can be happy or sad, deep-thinking or even humorous.The choice is up to you and your imagination as to what you will create.
Your first step is to write down the idea or thought that you have and you want to turn into a poem.Next, you should turn the thought into a free verse poem.Free verse poems are much easier to write as there are no _ rules to write them.Some free verse doesn't even have any rhyme or meter.
Now, rewrite your thoughts into lines.Now is the time to look at your lines and remember that the poem should have a beginning, a middle, and an end, just like a story, a book, or a movie.
Reread your poem several times and listen to the words and to the rhythm of each line.Now is the time to shorten or lengthen each line in order to create a smooth-sounding poem.Even though it is a free verse poem, you can choose to make each line rhyme with the next line if you want to.
Now go back and reread your poem again. Check for proper punctuation as well as for the proper spelling of each word. Think up a suitable title for your poem. It would be a good idea to set your poem aside for a while and then return to it later.
Then, reread it again with a fresh mind and make some necessary changes.
If you decided to continue writing poetry, it would be a good idea to investigate some books about creating poetry, and to attend some local workshops. Check out the available resources on the Internet as well as what is available at your local public library.
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What can we infer from the end of the passage?
* There is still a lot to learn about writing good poems.
* Writing poems is meaningful but rather difficult.
* Not all people can succeed in writing poems.
* Poems must depend on the Internet, workshops and libraries.
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There is still a lot to learn about writing good poems.
|
[
"Writing poems is meaningful but rather difficult.",
"Not all people can succeed in writing poems.",
"Poems must depend on the Internet, workshops and libraries."
] |
race
|
One morning, Ann's neighbor Tracy found a lost dog wandering around the local elementary school. She asked Ann if she could keep an eye on the dog. Ann said that she could watch it only for the day.
Tracy took photos of the dog and printed off 400 FOUND fliers , and put them in mailboxes. Meanwhile, Ann went to the dollar store and bought some pet supplies, warning her two sons not to fall in love with the dog. At the time, Ann's son Thomas was 10 years old, and Jack, who was recovering from a heart operation, was 21 years old.
Four days later Ann was still looking after the dog, whom they had started to call Riley. When she arrived home from work, the dog threw itself against the screen door and barked madly at her. As soon as she opened the door, Riley dashed into the boys' room where Ann found Jack suffering from a heart attack. Riley ran over to Jack, but as soon as Ann bent over to help him the dog went silent.
"If it hadn't come to get me, the doctor said Jack would have died," Ann reported to a local newspaper. At this point, no one had called to claim the dog, so Ann decided to keep it.
The next morning Tracy got a call. A man named Peter recognized his lost dog and called the number on the flier. Tracy started crying, and told him, "That dog saved my friend's son."
Peter drove to Ann's house to pick up his dog, and saw Thomas and Jack crying in the window. After a few moments Peter said, "Maybe Odie was supposed to find you, maybe you should keep it."
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For what purpose did Peter call Tracy?
A. To help her friend's son.
B. To interview Tracy
C. To take back his dog.
D. To return the flier to her.
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C
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[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
race
|
You wouldn't steal a car. You would never rob a bank or pick someone's pocket. But you may be another kind of thief.
If you have ever bought a disc for 15 yuan or less, then you have helped to rob artists or musicians of their intellectual properly rights .
Last Thursday was World Intellectual Property Day. Activities to tell people about intellectual property rights were held around the country.
Intellectual property includes inventions, literary and artistic works, names, and pictures. They are of little value if they are not read, seen and used.
While the cost of copying discs is very small, authors, singers and actors have to spend a lot of money and time making a new product. That's why they have the right to make money from their work.
So buying pirated music of Jay Chou and Jolin Tsai is like stealing from them, paying them no respect for their hard work.
If Jay Chou cannot make money from his work, he may not make anything else. But those who make pirated goods are becoming rich without doing any hard work.
The authors should ask for a fair price for their work. Earlier this year there was much talk about how much KTV clubs should pay the music companies for using their songs.
The copyright fee also should be fair to the users. That's good for the music's popularity and society as well.
|
What is the best title for the article?
1: Rob a Bank
2: World Intellectual Property Day
3: Say No to pirated Music
4: Copyright Fees
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3
|
[
"1",
"2",
"4"
] |
race
|
You may have noticed that you feel hungry a lot. This is natural----during teens, a person's body needs more nutrients to grow. Snacks are a great way to satisfy that hunger and get all the vitamins and nutrients your body needs.
But you need to pay attention to what you eat. Filling your stomach with a lot of fries after class may give you a short-time help, but a snack high in fat and calories will only slow you down in the long time.
To keep energy levels going---and avoid gain weight---keep away from foods like candy or soda. Look for foods like bread and grains and combine them with some food like peanut butter or low-fat milk or cheese.
Choosing healthy snacks means shopping smart. Be careful of the health instructions on food bags. Here are some things to watch out for.
That something is "all natural " doesn't necessarily mean that it's nutrients. For example, "all natural" juice drinks or sodas can be filled with sugar (which means they'll be high in calories and give you little nutrition.)
A granola bar is a good example of a snack that people think is healthy. Although granola bars can be a good source of certain vitamins and nutrients, may also contain a great deal of fat, including a particularly harmful type of fat called trans fat. Check the Nutrition Facts instructions on the bag to be sure.
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Which of the following snacks is unhealthy according to the text?
* bread
* Peanut butter
* Low-fat milk
* Candies and soda
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Peanut butter
|
[
"bread",
"Low-fat milk",
"Candies and soda"
] |
race
|
A big blue circle and a small black circle are in a block called AAA. A big black square is covered by block AAA. North of, behind, disconnected from and farther from another block named BBB there is block AAA. A small black square and a small black triangle are in block BBB. Block BBB have a yellow triangle and a big black circle.
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Is any yellow triangle disconnected from the big black square?
a] No
b] Yes
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b
|
[
"a"
] |
spartun
|
A "blogger" is a person who writes on an Internet website called a "blog". The word "blog" is a short way of saying "web log", or "personal website". Anyone can start a blog, and they can write about anything they like.
There are millions of blogs on the Internet today. They provide news, information and ideas to the people who read them.They contain links to other websites.And they provide a place for people to write their ideas and react to the ideas of others.
A research company called Perseus has studied more than 3,000 web logs. It says that blogs are most popular with teenage girls. They use them to let their friends know what is happening in their lives. The study also says that more than 100,000 bloggers stopped taking part in the activity after a year.
However, some people develop serious blogs to present political and other ideas. For example, the Republican and Democratic parties in the southern state of Kentucky recently started their own blogs. And American companies are beginning to use blogs to advertise their products.
At thesame time, some long-standing blogs have ended. Last week, blogging leader Dave Winer closed his free blog service "weblogs.com". He said the site became too costly to continue. He started the blog four years ago, and thousands of people had written on it. They are now upset because they did not know that the site was closed.
One blog that is still going strong is called Rebecca's Pocket.Rebecca Blood created the website in 1999. She wrote about the history of blogs on the site.That article led to a book called The Weblog Handbook.It has been translated into four languages so far.
Miss Blood says Rebecca's Pocket gets about thirty thousand visitors a month.She writes about anything and everything ---- politics, culture and movies. She recently provided medical advice. And she wrote about how to prevent people from being stolen from online bank accounts.
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The text is mainly written to _ .
1] tell readers about blogs
2] introduce an Internet website called "blog"
3] tell readers how to write blogs
4] introduce a short way of saying "web log"
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3
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[
"1",
"2",
"4"
] |
race
|
When game animals move elsewhere, what else does?
- Relocation
- Prey animals
- Predatory animals
- Migratory birds
- An object is seen
- Migrants
- Refract or absorb.
- Barks and snarls
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Predatory animals
|
[
"Relocation",
"Prey animals",
"Migratory birds",
"An object is seen",
"Migrants",
"Refract or absorb.",
"Barks and snarls"
] |
qasc
|
|
Guide words appear on each page of a dictionary. They tell you the first word and last word on the page. The other words on the page come between the guide words in alphabetical order.
To put words in alphabetical order, put them in order by their first letters. If the first letters are the same, look at the second letters. If the second letters are the same, look at the third letters, and so on.
If one word is shorter, and there are no more letters to compare, then the shorter word comes first in alphabetical order. For example, be comes before bed.
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Would you find the word sweat on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
shell - sick
a: Yes
b: No
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b
|
[
"a"
] |
scienceqa
|
How to I prepare my tools to make whipped cream?
- When making whipped cream, chill your whisk and your mixing bowl so the cream doesn't melt.
- When making whipped cream, warm up your whisk and your mixing bowl so the cream doesn't melt.
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When making whipped cream, chill your whisk and your mixing bowl so the cream doesn't melt.
|
[
"When making whipped cream, warm up your whisk and your mixing bowl so the cream doesn't melt."
] |
piqa
|
|
A big green apple is inside a box named one. A box named two exists in the image. Another box named three with a big green melon is disconnected from box one. To the south of and west of this box there is box one. To the north of and to the west of box two is box three. South of an orange melon there is another big green melon. Big green melon number two is inside and touching box three. The orange melon is inside box three.
|
What is the position of box two regarding the orange thing?
- left
- tpp
- right
- far
- po
- ntppi
- tppi
|
right
|
[
"left",
"tpp",
"far",
"po",
"ntppi",
"tppi"
] |
spartun
|
What does an apple tree need to create new trees?
a: New york
b: Farm yard
c: New jersey
d: Grass
e: Flowers
|
e
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
W: What topic did you finally choose for the term paper for your World Economy class?
M: After thinking about a few ideas, I finally settled on the difference between Japanese and American styles of management.
W: Hmm. Why did you choose a topic like that?
M: Well, I'm planning to study Business in graduate school next year. After that, I hope to start my own company.
W: Isn't that a coincidence! I'm also doing a paper on how Japanese management styles are being adapted by American firms for my Comparative Cultures class.
M: Why don't we sit down and share some of our sources after we've each been to the library?
W: Great idea! Should we meet at the snack bar next Wednesday at this time?
M: That's fine with me. See you then.
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What does the man plan to study in graduate school?
* Law.
* Business.
* Literature.
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Business.
|
[
"Law.",
"Literature."
] |
dream
|
What would you do – you’re driving past hundreds of citrus trees. With a better look, they’re mandarins, or, more precisely clementines. On the roadside is a truck selling crates of them for 1 euro a kilo. You stop, right? And buy a crate of 10 kilos. Even though you have to get on a plane the next day.
I couldn’t help myself. Marco, who I had already made turn 180 degrees to drive back to the truck, gave me that look of disapproval when I want to do something totally unreasonable like impulse buy citrus fruit that we can’t keep. “What are we going to do with these?” He questioned. I wasn’t sure. I wanted to taste them, I wanted to photograph them. And maybe I could even squeeze some of them into our tiny bag to take home. “It won’t be a waste, I’ll give the rest away!” I reasoned.
He just shook his head, giving in. I bought them, a big grin on my face.
We were just outside the port city of Taranto, on the western coast of Puglia in Italy’s deep south, where we spent a long weekend recently and where clementines have special IGP (Protected Geographical Indication) status.
These clementines — a hybrid of oranges and mandarins — grow in the fertile soil around the gulf of Taranto, particularly around the town of Palagiano (also known as “the city of clementines” — they celebrate the symbol of their city with a sagra, a food festival, every December) and the delicate fruit is harvested by hand. We don’t get these in Florence, it was my only chance to taste them – they are small with very few, if any, seeds, and they are very sweet.
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Who is Marco?
|
Not enough information
|
[
"The narrators brother",
"The narrators friend",
"The narrator's boyfriend"
] |
quail
|
I just felt bad for her - considering the cost of each plate , I wished she had the chance to at least try the food . A few days later , however , both Mable and I were past our illnesses and honeymooning in Dublin . For those that have never gone , let me put it this way - I ' m pretty well - traveled , and this is one of my top two choices for places that I want to live . Ireland , and Dublin in particular , is spectacular . The most immediately strking aspect of the city is the friendliness of the people .
|
What may be a fact about the people in this situation ?
* They had gotten the stomach flu during their trip .
* None of the above choices .
* They lived outside of Europe .
* They are planning to move together .
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They had gotten the stomach flu during their trip .
|
[
"None of the above choices .",
"They lived outside of Europe .",
"They are planning to move together ."
] |
cosmos
|
BEIJTNG, July 21 (Xinhua) -- An armed police officer who died in the riot in Urumqi, capital of Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region, has been honored as a "loyal guard devoted to his mission ", one of the highest-level honors in the Chinese army.
Premier Wen Jiabao and Central Military Commission (CMC) Chairman Hu Jintao signed the order to honor Wan Jingang, a 31 -year-old officer in the Xinjiang Armed Police recently.
Wan was awarded the honorary title of "loyal guard devoted to his mission" for his bravery and loyalty in carrying out his mission and task, according to the order. Wan and his men were patrolling the streets when a group of rioters started to attack passengers on a bus in Urumqi on July 5. He was surrounded and attacked by rioters while helping passengers escape. He later died of serious injuries.
The State Council and the CMC also called on the army and police officers to learn from Wan's loyalty in carrying out his mission, bravery and fighting spirit and strong sense of responsibility in safeguarding national unity and social stability. The State Council and the CMC also called on the army and police to follow Wan's example and firmly fight against the criminal activities of lawbreakers to safeguard social stability , socialist legal system and the interests of the people.
The July 5 riot in Urumqi left 197 people dead and more than 1, 600 injured. The homes of 633 families were damaged and 627 vehicles were destroyed.
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The reason why Wan Jingang was given such a high honor is that _ .
* he lost his life while protecting people from being hurt by the rioters
* he successfully arrested a lot of rioters in Urumqi on July 5th
* he was the only Armed Police officer who was killed in the riot
* he was an excellent officer in the Armed Police.
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he was the only Armed Police officer who was killed in the riot
|
[
"he lost his life while protecting people from being hurt by the rioters",
"he successfully arrested a lot of rioters in Urumqi on July 5th",
"he was an excellent officer in the Armed Police."
] |
race
|
If you want to do a school project on children's rights, you can look on the Internet for some information. A United Nations website can show you plenty of useful information for the project.
The United Nations lists the rights of children. Most countries agree all of them, but some countries do not. The following are some of the most important rights of children:
Children have the right to be properly fed, clothed and sheltered by their family. If their family can't do so, the government should take _ .
Children have the right to an education and medical care, which should be provided by the government.
Children must not be cruelly punished by their parents or any others.
Children have the right to expect the government to protect them from all kinds of abuse and neglect .
No child under fifteen should be made to fight in an army.
Children have the right to be protected from being made to work too hard to make money for other people.
In some countries children do not have these rights. Many young children are made to work long hours in factories and on farms. In some countries there are so few schools that only rich children get an education. There are not enough doctors or nurses to help many children when they are sick.
The rights of children are, therefore, the rights people think children should have. They are not always the rights children really have.
|
What's the main idea of this passage?
A. Children are made to work long hours on farms.
B. The United Nations website is useful for the school project.
C. Children have the right to be properly fed, clothed and sheltered.
D. The United Nations has listed the rights it thinks children should have.
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D
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C"
] |
race
|
It happens , but I do n't want to continue to let it happen . As Scarlett puts it , " Tomorrow is another day . " At the same time we must not forget that there is not an infinite number of tomorrows for any of us .
|
How would one describe Scarlett 's mindset ?
* Scarlett is a vengeful person .
* Scarlett is a negative person .
* Scarlett is a limited person .
* Scarlett is optimistic .
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Scarlett is optimistic .
|
[
"Scarlett is a vengeful person .",
"Scarlett is a negative person .",
"Scarlett is a limited person ."
] |
cosmos
|
A box called DDD covers a midsize green rectangle and has a midsize white rectangle. A midsize orange rectangle is in this box. This shape is above the midsize green rectangle. Over this object is the midsize white rectangle. Another box named EEE touches box DDD. This box covers a midsize green rectangle. On the left side of box DDD there is another box called JJJ. This box covers a midsize white rectangle which is under a midsize orange rectangle. The midsize orange rectangle is inside box JJJ.
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Where is JJJ relative to the midsize orange rectangle in DDD?
- behind
- ntppi
- left
- below
- po
- near
- front
|
left
|
[
"behind",
"ntppi",
"below",
"po",
"near",
"front"
] |
spartun
|
Each week, this program explains the many meanings of English expressions. Today's expressions include a very important word--"heart". We will try to "get to the heart of the matter" to better understand the most important thing about words and their stories. So "take heart." Have no fear about learning new expressions. Besides, popular English words can be fun. There is no need for a "heavy heart." Such feelings of sadness would only "break my heart," or make me feel unhappy and hopeless.
Now, let us suppose you and I were speaking freely about something private. We would be having a "heart to heart" discussion. I might speak from "the bottom of my heart, " or say things honestly and truthfully. I might even "open up my heart" to you and tell you a secret. I would speak with "all my heart".
When a person shares her feelings freely and openly like this, you might say she "wears her heart on her sleeve". Her emotions are not protected.
If we had an honest discussion, both of us would know that the other person's "heart is in the right place." For example, I would know that you are a "kind-hearted" and well-meaning person. And, if you are a very good person, I would even say that you have "a heart of gold." However, you might have a "change of heart" based on what I tell you. Our discussion might cause you to change the way you feel about something.
But, let us suppose you get angry over what I tell you. Or worse, you feel no sympathy or understanding for me or my situation. If this happens, I might think that you have a "heart of stone." And, if you say something to make me frightened or worried, my "heart might stand still".
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If you are not so happy, you may feel that _ .
* you "speak from the bottom of the heart"
* you "have a heart of stone"
* you have to "take heart"
* you "break you heart"
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you have to "take heart"
|
[
"you \"speak from the bottom of the heart\"",
"you \"have a heart of stone\"",
"you \"break you heart\""
] |
race
|
To keep pen thieves away
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
a) Put a, empty ink cartridge in a red pen. no one steals a red pen.
b) Put a blue ink cartridge in a red pen. no one steals a red pen.
|
b
|
[
"a"
] |
piqa
|
There are three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. One big black triangle is in block A. To the left of block A is block B which has a medium black triangle and one big black triangle. The big black triangle is touching the bottom edge of this block. To the left of the big black triangle is the medium black triangle. To the left of block A there is block C. It has one medium blue circle and one small blue circle. This block also has a small black triangle. Below and to the right of the small black triangle is the medium blue circle. It is below the small blue circle.
|
What is to the right of the small black triangle? a small blue circle or a medium black triangle?
|
None of them
|
[
"Small blue circle ",
"Medium black triangle ",
"Both of them"
] |
spartqa
|
Have you ever made contact with the creative spirit, that certain something hard to describe, but full of good--and sometimes great--ideas? It is more than an occasional great thought. When we feel the moving of the creative spirit, it brings to life a style of being: a lifetime filled with the desire to invent, to explore new ways of doing things, and to turn dreams into reality.
That flash of inspiration is the final moment of a process marked by unique stages--the basic steps in creative problem-solving. The first stage is preparation, when you look for any information that might be important. It's when you let your imagination run free.
But one barrier is the inside voice of judgment that locks up our creative spirit within the limits of what we think acceptable. It's the voice that whispers to you, "They'll think I'm foolish," or "That will never work." But we can learn to recognize this voice of judgment and have the courage to discount its unhelpful advice.
Once you have thought about all the relevant pieces and pushed your mind to the limits, you can let the problem remain and take in all you have gathered. It's a stage when much of what goes on occurs outside your focused awareness. As the saying goes, "You sleep on it."
We are more open to creative thoughts from the unknowing mind when we are not really thinking of anything. That is why daydreams are so useful in the search for creativity. Anytime you can just daydream and relax is useful in the creative process: a shower, long drives, a quiet walk, etc.
With luck, daydreaming will lead to a light turning on above your head, when all of a sudden the answer will come to you as if from nowhere. This is the popular stage--the one that usually gets all the glory and attention, the moment that people sweat and long for, the feeling "This is it!" But the thought alone is still not a creative act. The final stage is translation, when you take your creative thought and transform it into action; it becomes useful to you and others.
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Which of the following would the author probably support?
* Creative problem-solving calls for barrier-free imagination.
* Daydreaming is sure to bring a sudden answer to a problem.
* The creative spirit means an occasional great thought.
* Others' voice of judgment allows us to ignore barriers.
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The creative spirit means an occasional great thought.
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[
"Creative problem-solving calls for barrier-free imagination.",
"Daydreaming is sure to bring a sudden answer to a problem.",
"Others' voice of judgment allows us to ignore barriers."
] |
race
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A father sat at his desk poring over his monthly bills when his young son rushed in and announced, "Dad, because this is your birthday and you're 40 years old, I'm going to give you 40 kisses, one for each year!" When the boy started making good on his word, the father cried out suddenly, "Oh, Andrew, don't do it now; I'm too busy!"
The youngster immediately fell silent as tears welled up in his big blue eyes.Apologicaliy the father said, "You can finish later."
The boy said nothing but quietly walked away, disappointment written over his face.That evening the father said, "Come and finish the kisses now, Andrew!" But the boy didn't respond.
Unfortunately, a few days later after this incident, the boy had an accident and was drowned.His heartbroken father wrote...
"If only I could tell him how much I regret my thoughtless words, and could be sure that he knows how much my heart is aching."
Love is not only giving.Any loving act must be warmly accepted or it will be taken as rejection and can leave a scar.If we are too busy to give and receive love, we are too busy! Nothing is more important than responding with love to the cry for love from those who are near and precious to us, because there may be no chance at all as in the case of the little boy.
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What happened to the youngster later?
A] He fell silent all the time.
B] His heart was broken.
C] He ran away from home.
D] He died unexpectedly.
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B
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[
"A",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
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Do you like singing or playing musical instruments ? If you say "yes", you can join us! We have piano lessons every Friday evening in our club. We also have guitar lessons on Monday evening. You don't have to pay -- The lessons are all free. Just come and have a try!We also have classes to teach students singing skills on Tuesday evening. If you like singing, you will find them useful. In our club you can meet many students from different classes and you can make friends with them. Come on! Join us!
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From the poster , we can know that _ .
- students must pay to join this club
- students must sing very well to join this club
- students can make some new friends in the club
- students must play musical instruments very well to join this club
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students must play musical instruments very well to join this club
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[
"students must pay to join this club",
"students must sing very well to join this club",
"students can make some new friends in the club"
] |
race
|
One year, a college in the Unites States announced that it would offer a lot of money for the pure white marigold . The high reward attracted so many people, but in the nature, besides golden, the marigold is brown, and it is not easy to get the white one. So after they were excited for a time, many people had forgotten the announcement.
One normal day after 20 years, the college received a letter and 100 seeds of pure white marigold. It turned out to be an old woman of over 70 years old. Some experts in the college doubted it , but in order not to let her down, those seeds finally took root in the earth. The miracle appeared after one year: the field was covered by pure white marigold. Therefore, the old woman who was always unknown to the public became a new _ .
The old woman was a flower-lover. When she read the announcement 20 years ago, she got very excited like others. But her right children were totally against her decision. After all, a woman who never knew the seed genetics couldn't complete what the experts could never do, so her thought was only a day dream.
Still, the old woman didn't change her mind and went on working. She planted some of the most common seeds and took good care of them. A year later, when the marigold came out, she chose one faintest from those golden and brown flowers and get the best seed. The next year, she again grew them and chose.... Day after day, year after year, through many seasons, the old woman's husband died, her children flew far and high, a lot of things happened in her life, but only the desire to grow the pure white marigold took root in her heart.
Finally, after 20 years on the day we all know, in the garden she saw a marigold which was not nearly white, but as white as sliver or snow.
A problem even experts couldn't deal with was solved by an old woman who didn't understand genetics. Wasn't it a miracle?
To take root in the heart, even the most common seed can grow into a miracle!
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It can be learned from the passage that _ .
* the children didn't agree on their mother's decision
* the experts also succeeded in growing the white marigold
* the woman took good care of the flowers instead of her family
* the woman needed the great reward for her big family
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the children didn't agree on their mother's decision
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[
"the experts also succeeded in growing the white marigold",
"the woman took good care of the flowers instead of her family",
"the woman needed the great reward for her big family"
] |
race
|
crockpot
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Which of the following best matches the statement above?
A. Can be used to make soup
B. Can be used to bake cookies
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A
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[
"B"
] |
piqa
|
The largest-ever chariot pit of relics with carts and horse bones has been discovered in Henan Province. It may lead to the uncovering of chariot pit groups that could be a key to understanding Chinese civilizations that existed more than 2,000 years ago.
Experts said the relics are dated more than 300 years earlier than the famous warriors in Shaanxi Province. What excited the experts were two other projects that located two huge pits with similar features.
"It is absolutely a miracle. These relics indicate that there could be a tomb group in this area, which is likely to be important for China's archaeological studies," said Ma Juncai, a leading relic researcher in the province.
In ancient China, carts, sheep, spoons and so on were buried to ensure that dead people had a happy afterlife. The number and quality of the sacrifices indicated the social status of the dead. The custom was carried into the Qin Dynasty. Emperor Qinshihuang's tomb, located near Xi'an, the capital of Shaanxi Province, is accompanied by thousands of wood or clay figures of warriors and horses. The tomb is probably the most well-known.
The discovered pit measures 10.4 meters long, 8.4 meters wide and 5 meters deep. It holds 20 carts in different sizes. The smallest one is 1.05 meters long and 1.3 meters wide.
Experts think that 40 horses are likely to be found as well. Careful plans need to be made to deal with the demanding uncovering. "The clay is very weak and a small misstep can destroy the whole project. That's why we need to take every step very carefully to protect these cherished cultural relics," Ma said.
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Careful plans for the uncovering are needed because _ .
a] the whole uncovering could be destroyed easily
b] the government hasn't agreed to it
c] another 40 horses are likely to be found as well
d] experts are too busy to spare time for it
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b
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[
"a",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
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Educational Theorist: Recent editorials have called for limits on the amount of homework assigned to children. They point out that free-time activities play an important role in childhood development and that large amounts of homework reduce children' s free time, hindering their development. But the average homework time for a ten year old, for example, is little more than 30 minutes per night. Clearly, ttherefore, there is no need to impose the limits these editorials are calling for.
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Which of the following is an assumption on which the educational theorist's argument relies?
a. In most schools, if not all, the homework assignments given are of a length that does not diverge widely from the average.
b. The free-time activities that ten year olds engage in most are all approximately equally effective at fostering development
c. Individual teachers are not the best judges of how much homework to assign the children they teach
d. Free-time activities rarely teach children skills or information that they can use in their academic work.
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a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
reclor
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How to Make a Light Box Magic Science Experiment for Kids
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Which of the following best matches the statement above?
1. To make a light box magic science experiment for kids, first gather your materials. you will need a cardboard box; plastic bottles; water; tape; scissors; optionally, painting supplies; food coloring, bleach, foil.
2. To make a light box magic science experiment for kids, first gather your materials. you will need a cardboard box; plastic bottles; mud; tape; scissors; optionally, painting supplies; food coloring, bleach, foil.
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1
|
[
"2"
] |
piqa
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There is one box called DDD. A large white dimond, a green rectangle and a midsize white oval are in box DDD. Box DDD contains a tiny green oval. The rectangle is under the tiny green oval. This thing is above and behind the large white dimond. The midsize white oval is above this object. A tiny white dimond is covered by box DDD. The tiny green oval is above and the tiny white dimond is below the midsize white oval. Below and in front of the midsize white oval is the large object. This object is behind the tiny white dimond.
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Is a thing behind all things?
* Yes
* No
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No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
spartun
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How would you describe Quincy Jones? Is he an instrumentalist, a composer, an arranger, or a producer? None of these labels can sum up this remarkable man. He has been known for years to people who follow popular music. But his part in the We Are the World VCD and the Hands Across America project made him a national figure.
In addition to these successful efforts, Jones has written the music for many cartoon movies, including The Color Purple, which won 11 Oscar nominations . He also wrote the music for Alex Haley's Roots, a greatly successful television mini--series. These achievements show his many-sided genius.
Quincy Jones was born on March 14, 1973, in Chicago's South Side. Ten years later, his family moved to the Seattle area. It was there that he met Ray Charles, who was three years older than ones and who in time would be a world-famous singer. The young musicians performed at small clubs and weddings. Through Charles's influence, Jones began composing.
When Jones was only 15, his musical talent impressed Lionel Hampton, who invited him to join the Hampton band. Jones was ready to quit school to join, but Hampton's wife, Gladys, stated her disagreement. Believing that he needed an education, she removed him from the band's bus. "Get that child out of here," she yelled, "Let him finish school."
These experiences made Quincy Jones more determined than ever to success. He finished high school, attended the Berklee College of Music in Boston on a scholarship, and finally did Lionel Hampton's band. Soon, however, he struck off on his own. The future beckoned brightly.
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Insisting that Quincy Jones get off the bus, Gladys Hampton was actually very _ .
A. selfish
B. professional
C. kind
D. cruel
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C
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[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
race
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O is above Q at 2 o'clock. Z and G are next to each other with G at the bottom Z on the top. Q and I are in a horizontal line with Q on the left. Z is sitting at the 12:00 position to J. H is diagonally above O to the right at a 45 degree. J is above H with a small gap between them.
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What is the relation of the agent Q to the agent H?
- upper-left
- above
- overlap
- left
- right
- upper-right
- lower-left
- below
- lower-right
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lower-left
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[
"upper-left",
"above",
"overlap",
"left",
"right",
"upper-right",
"below",
"lower-right"
] |
stepgame
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