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You know what else really tugged at me ? All the people on my walls ... I miss a lot of them ... and the times we kicked it doin stupid kid shit . I just miss a lot of things about my past .
|
What may be a fact about the speaker ?
1] They do n't have happy times anymore .
2] They have too much responsibility .
3] None of the above choices .
4] They do n't want to be an adult anymore .
|
3
|
[
"1",
"2",
"4"
] |
cosmos
|
This was 20 years ago, maybe.
My girlfriend (at the time) and I were planning to go on a day trip on a Saturday, and so the Friday night before, we decided to celebrate our mini vacation by having a few drinks at a local bar. It was a known hangout for bikers, and had a reputation of being a rowdy place, but I was on good terms with a few of the regulars, and felt safe enough.
As the night wore on, I started getting out of control, and didn’t even realize it. I loved my girlfriend deeply, and had no desire to be with anyone else, but that night I was most definitely not myself. I was told that I openly flirted with the barmaid in front of my girlfriend, bet and lost on the pool table several times, and tried to start fights with some of the patrons, as I strongly suspected that someone had slipped something into my drink.
At the time, I was a seasoned drinker, and the amount of alcohol I had consumed that night was pretty minimal in comparison, so naturally I was convinced that someone was messing with me.
To this day I’m still not sure if my drinks were spiked, or it was just one of those nights. I do know that I hadn’t eaten prior to that, so I would tend to choose the latter culprit, even though it pained me to admit it.
I woke up the next afternoon in my own bed, with no memory of the trip home, a screaming hangover headache, and no girlfriend.
She eventually forgave me, and we were together off and on for a few more years before we grew apart. I haven’t set foot in that bar since, so I have no idea if I’m barred, or how the people there felt about me. I hope they’ve moved on, but I’m still too scared to find out.
It’s an experience I never want to repeat, even though I didn’t actually experience anything. :/
|
What is probably true about the person who had a blackout?
|
He is impulsive
|
[
"He is cautious",
"He is extremely religious",
"Not enough information"
] |
quail
|
According to a recent survey, Canadian parents realize their role as protectors and providers to raise their children both emotionally and physically. That's not very different from the way our parents saw themselves. But with more two-career families and busy schedules, one thing parents today recognize more than ever is the need to set aside special time for their children. These 'nurturing moments' are changed into memories that they will treasure all their lives. Nurturing moments might be the time between our work and life,bringing your child to work with you to see what you do during the day,visiting your child's make-believe world,discussing his other school day and exploring the natural world outside your door.
These times are not merely a luxury , they're a necessity. It's during these moments that parents pass values and attitudes to their children. Over time, children pick up good habits and positive self-image.
Here are a few tips for making the most of your family time together:
Regularly sit down as a family to share a meal. Allow each person to describe something interesting about his or her day.
Make one night a week family night. Family members take turns choosing a special activity for the evening everyone partakes in the fun.
Show your children you care about their interests by having them teach you about their activity or hobby.
Nurturing healthy children involves body, mind and spirit. The little things you do to your care are the building blocks for confidence, self-esteem and a healthy outlook. By giving your children these tools, you prepare them for life.
|
.We can infer that "visiting your child's make-believe world" _ .
- is a luxury for parents
- is good to the imagination of the children
- benefits the healthy growth of the children
- is a necessity for parents
|
is a necessity for parents
|
[
"is a luxury for parents",
"is good to the imagination of the children",
"benefits the healthy growth of the children"
] |
race
|
What keeps animals warm?
a] Oak
b] Fur
c] Proteins
d] Food
e] Trees
f] Cellulose
g] Weight
h] Energy
|
h
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g"
] |
qasc
|
|
There are three blocks, A, B and C. Block B is to the left of C and block A is to the left of B. Block A has two medium blue squares. Medium blue square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It also has one medium black square. It is below medium blue square number two. Medium blue square number one is below the medium black square and medium blue square number two. Block B has one medium yellow square. Block C has two medium blue squares. Below medium blue square number two is medium blue square number one.
|
What is to the right of the yellow thing? a thing that is touching the bottom edge of a block or a medium blue square number two?
|
Medium blue square number two
|
[
"Thing that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
The dodo is among the most famous extinct creatures, and _ for human-caused extinction events. Despite its bad name, and the fact that the species was alive during recorded human history, little is actually known about how this animal lived, looked, and behaved. A new study of the only known complete skeleton from a single bird takes advantage of modern 3-D laser scanning technology to open a new window into the life of this famous extinct bird.
The study was presented at the 74th Annual Meeting of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology in Estrel, Berlin. Leon Claessens, Associate Professor at the College of the Holy Cross, and lead researcher on the study said that, "the 3-D laser surface scans we made of the fragile dodo skeletons enable us to reconstruct how the dodo walked, moved and lived to a level of detail that has never been possible before. There are so many outstanding questions about the dodo bird that we can answer with this new knowledge."
A complete dodo skeleton, found by an amateur collector and barber, Etienne Thirioux, on the island of Mauritius between 1899 and 1917, has remained unstudied, even though it is the only complete dodo skeleton from a single individual bird known to exist. All other skeletons are incomplete combinations, meaning that they are gathered from more than one individual. In addition, Thirioux constructed a second, partially combined skeleton, which contains many bones that also belong to a single bird. "Being able to examine the skeleton of a single, individual dodo, which is not made up from as many individual birds as there are bones, as is the case in all those other combined skeletons, truly allows us to appreciate the way the dodo looked and see how tall or fat it really was," said Juilan Hume, of the Natural History Museum UK, a co-author on the study.
The scans were performed on site in Durban, South Africa, and allow examination of the biology of this mysterious extinct bird in detail for the first time. Using the newest digital tools and techniques, the scans provide an insight into how the flightless dodo may have developed its giant size, and how it walked and lived in its forest home. According to Kenneth Rijsdijk, a biologist from University of Amsterdam, "the skull of the dodo is so large and its mouth so strong that it is easy to understand that the earliest naturalists thought it was related to sharks and other birds of prey , rather than the pigeon family."
|
What is the purpose of the author in writing this passage?
1) To criticize humans for the extinction events.
2) To give tips on how to study extinct creatures.
3) To introduce a new way of studying the dodo.
4) To call people's attention to wildlife protection.
|
3
|
[
"1",
"2",
"4"
] |
race
|
M: Don't be late. It's the only fast train.
W: Don't worry. I'll be there.
M: Let's meet at the ticket office at nine. Or earlier at your flat?
W: Er...no. I'll see you at the ticket office.
|
What time will the two speakers meet?
a. At nine o'clock
b. Later than nine o'clock.
c. Earlier than nine o'clock
|
a
|
[
"b",
"c"
] |
dream
|
chemical weathering causes what to change to limonite
* Pyrite
* Growth
* Collagen
* Fibrous
* Cellulose
* Soil
* Cracks
* Calcite
|
Pyrite
|
[
"Growth",
"Collagen",
"Fibrous",
"Cellulose",
"Soil",
"Cracks",
"Calcite"
] |
qasc
|
|
Starting a bank a child's play? Absolutely, if you ask some enterprising youngsters in India, who have not only managed to establish one, but also, unlike many of the large International banks, run it successfully since 2001. What's even more impressive is that the young bankers and their 90,004---clients are all homeless!
The Children's Development Khazana (treasure) opened its first branch in 2001 at a homeless shelter in New Deli as a way to help the street children protect their hard-earned money from thieves. Since then, the idea has caught on like wildfire.
Today, Khazana has 12 branches all across New Deli, with a total of Rupees 12lakh (about 22,000USD) in deposits. Not only that, there are now 77 affiliated branches in other parts of Asia, ranging from Nepal, Bangladesh and Afghanistan to the island of Sri Lanka, and even Kyrgyzstan in Central Asia. While no deposit or balance is too small for the bank, they do have strict regulations about where the money is earned from. Funds obtained by begging or selling drugs are not welcomed at this bank !
Also, unlike the real banks, all employees are volunteers, which means that they go to school or a paying job during the day and work at the bank in the evening. To ensure that everybody gets a chance to participate in running the branch, two volunteer managers are elected from the clients base every six months.
Karan, the current manager is just 14-year-old. During the day he earns a living by helping out the cleaning crew at wedding banquets and other big parties. In the evening, he handles the deposits and withdrawals in the bank. After the bank closes, he along with an adult volunteer from the shelter head over to a regular bank and deposit the funds collected into Khazana's interest-bearing bank account and though it started with one single purpose. The Children's Development Khazana is today a well-developed bank, one kids can not only deposit money which earns them 5% interest, but also, request loans for family emergencies, to start a business or even to pay for school.
|
The initial aim of starting the Children's Development Khazana is to _ .
a. safeguard homeless children's hard-earned money
b. sponsor homeless children to go to school
c. help homeless families with emergencies
d. provide for jobs for homeless children
|
d
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c"
] |
race
|
Objectively speaking, "network democracy" has certain advantages over traditional democracy, but it is also limited and disruptive. From the perspective of future development, "network democracy" must become an effective, orderly, and tangible form of democracy There is a rather long process, and it is still a difficult process. Therefore, how to guide the direction and process of "network democracy" development is particularly important.
|
The following statement is inconsistent?
* The current online democracy is still immature.
* Traditional democracy is also limited and disruptive.
* In the future, cyber democracy may become the official form of democracy.
* The following may discuss ways and means to guide the development of cyber democracy.
|
Traditional democracy is also limited and disruptive.
|
[
"The current online democracy is still immature.",
"In the future, cyber democracy may become the official form of democracy.",
"The following may discuss ways and means to guide the development of cyber democracy."
] |
logiqa
|
We have three blocks, named HHH, LLL and KKK. Block HHH contain a little purple hexagon and a large grey pentagon. To the east of a little purple pentagon there is the little purple hexagon. The little purple pentagon is inside block HHH. A medium grey star is inside and touching block HHH. The little purple pentagon is east of the large grey pentagon. To the west of the shape which was to the east of the little purple pentagon there is the medium grey star. West of this object there is the large grey pentagon. Block LLL contains a little purple hexagon. A red star is inside and touching this block. Farther from and east of block KKK there is this block.
|
Is a thing inside HHH?
1. Yes
2. No
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1
|
[
"2"
] |
spartun
|
Woodland High School is an international sch ool. We have students from all around the world. As an international student you can get first-class facilities with trained teachers to help. For further information: [email protected]
Subjects
We offer a wide choice of subjects for international students, which includes: Arts, IT, French, English, Spanish and other languages. Communication Studies, Social Sciences, etc. For further information: [email protected]
Tuition Fees
Tuition fees are different from subject to subject, from PS5,000 to PS6,000 a year. For further information: [email protected]
Accommodation
You can have a room in a 4-bedroom flat, which will cost about PS100 a month with other regular living costs of about PS150 a month for one person. For further information: [email protected]
Health
The Student Health Service provides excellent medical services for students. The Medical Centre is open five days a week, including student holidays with four doctors and nurses to meet your me dical needs. For further information: [email protected]
Sports
The Centre is a great place to have sports activities. Trained exercise teachers can help you work out a training plan and keep you active. The sports hall has volleyball, b asketball and indoor football counts and a swimming pool as well.
There are also a large number of sports clubs at Woodland High School. For further information: [email protected]
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You have to pay at least _ a year if you study at Woodland High School.
1) PS5,250
2) PS8,000
3) PS9,000
4) PS11,000
|
2
|
[
"1",
"3",
"4"
] |
race
|
Mary is four years old. She likes to ask questions. Her questions are often funny.
One day Mary goes to see her uncle with her father. Her uncle lives in _ city. The city isn't near their city, so they take a bus to go there.
After many hours, they get to Mary's uncle's city. He is very happy to see them. The next morning, Mary's uncle takes her and her father out and shows them around . "Look at that big house," says her uncle. " It's the oldest house in the city." "How old is it?" her father asks. "It is about 2100 years old," her uncle answers."How can that be?" Mary says. "It's only 2015 this year!"
,.
|
Which one is TRUE?
- Mary's father doesn't see the big house.
- Mary's uncle lives in the same city.
- The big house is about 2100 years old.
- Mary is a five-year-old girl.
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The big house is about 2100 years old.
|
[
"Mary's father doesn't see the big house.",
"Mary's uncle lives in the same city.",
"Mary is a five-year-old girl."
] |
race
|
An object's speed tells you how fast the object is moving. Speed depends on both distance and time.
Distance tells you how far the object has moved. One unit used to measure distance is the mile.
Time tells you how long the object has spent moving. One unit used to measure time is the hour.
Think about objects moving for the same amount of time. The object that is moving the slowest will go the shortest distance in that time. It is moving at the lowest speed.
|
Compare the motion of three geese. Which goose was moving at the lowest speed?
* A goose that moved 210miles south in 5hours
* A goose that moved 285miles north in 5hours
* A goose that moved 435miles west in 5hours
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A goose that moved 210miles south in 5hours
|
[
"A goose that moved 285miles north in 5hours",
"A goose that moved 435miles west in 5hours"
] |
scienceqa
|
There are two boxes, named one and two. Box one with an orange melon has box two. Box two have a small yellow watermelon and a small green apple. A big yellow apple and a big green apple are inside and touching this box. Box two cover a medium yellow apple and a small yellow apple. To the east of the small green apple there is the medium yellow apple. To the east of the big yellow apple is this fruit. North of the small yellow apple is the small green apple. The small yellow apple is to the south of the medium yellow apple and is near to the big green apple.
|
Is box one in any watermelon?
* No
* Yes
|
No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
spartun
|
Stars generate large amounts of energy when nuclei with small mass undergo fusion to form nuclei with larger mass. Which of the four basic forces of the universe is responsible for the energy released during fusion?
- Weak force
- Strong force
- Gravitational force
- Electromagnetic force
|
Strong force
|
[
"Weak force",
"Gravitational force",
"Electromagnetic force"
] |
arc
|
|
This was the first day of Katie Daglish's new job as the new manager of the Glasgow Underground Lost Property Department. She was really nervous.
There were already hundreds of items in the room, including umbrellas, coats, shopping bags, toys and bears. At 9:30 a.m., a worker came in with a box full of new lost property .
Katie heard a mobile phone ring and jumped. She looked over to the box. There were over 20 phones there. She found the phone that was ringing but it stopped just when she picked it up. Ten seconds later, it rang again.
" Hello."
" Hello, who is this?" said a man. It wasn't easy to hear him.
" This is Katie Daglish. I work for the Glasgow Underground Lost Property Department."
" Do you have my bag?"
" What does it look like?"
" It has green and white stripes . It says'Celtic'on both sides."
" Let me see. Yes! Yes! I've got it." ks5u
" Great! My sister will come to your office in the afternoon to get it. Thanks."
Katie gave the address to the man. She hoped it would always be this simple.
At 2p.m., a lady came into her office. She described the green and white bag and said her cousin had lost it.
" I thought it was your brother," said Katie.
" No, it's my cousin." Katie thought that there couldn't be many bags like this and the man wasn't easy to hear. He probably said cousin. Katie gave the lady the bag. One hour later, another lady came in.
" Hello. You spoke to my brother this morning. You have his Celtic bag. He's so happy because it has PS10,000 in it. He was worried because there are hundreds of Celtic bags in Glasgow."
" Ten thousand pounds..." said Katie nervously. She quickly looked in the bag again. She found another Celtic bag with some clothes but nothing else.
Katie told the lady what had happened. She was very angry and called the police. Katie thought she would only have this job for one day.
A policeman came quickly. She told Katie, who didn't come from Glasgow, that, because Celtic is a popular football team in Glasgow, many people have green and white bags. Katie was just about to describe the first lady to the policeman when the first lady stepped in. she had looked in the bag and found the money.
The second lady thanked the first lady and gave her PS500. The policeman told Katie to be more careful and keep the names of people who took lost property.
The next day, the man came to thank Katie. He told her to find out more about Glasgow. He then gave her two tickets to the next Celtic football game.
|
Katie was nervous at first because _ .
- it was her first day in Glasgow
- there were many lost items in the office.
- she had a new manager
- she was starting a job
|
there were many lost items in the office.
|
[
"it was her first day in Glasgow",
"she had a new manager",
"she was starting a job"
] |
race
|
Radioactive isotopes are commonly used to do what to the age of fossils?
* Duplicate itself
* Observe it
* Debate them
* Temperature
* Time and energy
* Determine them
* Remove them
* Assign them
|
Determine them
|
[
"Duplicate itself",
"Observe it",
"Debate them",
"Temperature",
"Time and energy",
"Remove them",
"Assign them"
] |
qasc
|
|
Everyone knows what a needle is. Of course there are needles and needles. Needles for sewing machines, needles for injection , you name it. But few people think of the wonder a needle works in the hands of those who practice acupuncture .
During the past ten years or so, I have been suffering from terrible headache. It seems to be getting from bad to worse these days . Last night I got a sudden pain in my head. It was so terrible that I could hardly bear it. Although I swallowed all kinds of pain-killers, I didn't feel any better, It seemed that there was nothing I could do but phone for a doctor.
One of our neighbors happened to be with us. He was not a doctor, but he timidly offered his help, saying "Do you mind if I tried acupuncture on you? These needles may possibly do you some good." I agreed. In a moment, he had taken out a few needles from his purse. Without a moment's delay, he fixed a few needles into the skin on my head here and there, Before long, I felt thoroughly relieved.
Just then, the doctor sped through my house and said, "Where is our patient?"
"Sorry, Doctor, You are too late, It's killed!" I answered in delight.
It's a miracle , isn't it?
|
The sentences" You are too late. It's killed ." mean that
a] the pain was killed because the doctor came late
b] before the doctor came the man's headache was already cured
c] the man was killed because the doctor came too late
d] it was too late and the man had gone way
|
c
|
[
"a",
"b",
"d"
] |
race
|
The wildfire smoke cleared on the morning of our family wedding, just in time for the bride and groom to say their vows overlooking coal harbour. We took this as a sign that we needed to book our Vancouver seaplane flight, to really explore the azure harbour waters and take in an eagle-eyed view of this city.
I suppose it was ok… oh, who am I kidding, the harbour is spectacular. Let me also point out that none of these images are touched by editing. Like 99% of my images in this blog (the other 1% is cropping and making slight adjustments), these are entirely un-doctored.
We began as all good things do, by hanging out in their airport lounge, offered a mini-pastry and a hot beverage – I adventurously went for an ‘English Mist’, an Earl-Grey Latte to make myself feel a little more soothed boarding a tiny propeller plane (note: it didn’t work.)
With a slightly chaotic boarding process (more noticeable after such a serene start) we were too busy sorting out the seats to realise that we had hopped on board, and within in seconds it seemed, our pilot had lifted off smoothly in a flurry of water foam.
As we began to watch the world turn into a Lilliput version of itself, we barely blinked for watching beautiful vistas unfold.
From tiny little islands (the above Passage Island technically belongs to West Vancouver, known as the Hollywood suburb of the city, and a couple of the homes are allegedly owned by celebrities) where the residents enjoy views of downtown Vancouver, the University of British Columbia campus, Vancouver Island, and the snow-capped mountains of Howe Sound – to the fjords all the way along the Sea to Sky Highway to Whistler.
They just scatter along the horizon, like a giant has skittered his toys along an azure sheet of silk.
We looped around, looking back over the stunning Stanley Park and towering grid of Vancouver downtown buildings. From prehistoric forests, to gleaming silver confections of modernity.
|
What is probably true about the writer?
|
Photography is one of his/her hobbies.
|
[
"Not enough information",
"S/he often drinks tea with steamed milk.",
"S/he suffers from extreme aviophobia."
] |
quail
|
Mikayla was only in Kindergarten at the time , Mia was in daycare . the answer to that is that there is no right way to tell a 5 year old and a 3 year old why someone would fly a plane into a building on purpose . Even to this day , it does n't make sense to me . I still have the AJC newspaper that came out later that day with the one word headline , " ATTACKED ! "
|
What am I struggling with explaining to my children ?
a: None of the above choices .
b: It was hard to show them how someone could fly a plane that way .
c: The differences in people that spawns such hatred and terrorism .
d: I could n't explain what the paper meant by saying we were attacked .
|
c
|
[
"a",
"b",
"d"
] |
cosmos
|
Which country grows the most tea? The answer is India. It grows three times as much as China. Which country drinks the most tea? It's neither China nor Japan. It's Great Britain.
In the wild, tea plants may be 30 feet tall. But a plant grown for market is pruned. Pruning keeps the plant only three or four feet tall. This is an easy height for tea picking. Only the two top leaves and bud of each new shoot are picked. So to make money, tea plantations must be huge.
In general, there are two kinds of tea. Black tea and green tea. Black tea is fermented. In the process, the tea loses nearly all of its healthy qualities. Green tea is steamed right after the leaves are picked. Green tea _ its healthy qualities. For example, it may prevent heart disease.
How did we get tea bag? The answer: by accident. Tea merchants used to send samples in tin boxes. This was costly. One merchant thought of a cheaper way. He sent samples in small silk bags. Customers would cut open the bag. They would brew the leaves as usual. One customer put the bag into a pot. Then he just poured hot water over it. And the tea bag was born.
Shen Nong was the first to drink tea. (Shen was a Chinese emperor.) This was about 2737 B.C. Shen had bad digestion. So he drank several cups of hot water daily. One day something happened. Leaves from a wild tea tree fell into the hot water pot. The next cup was poured. The water was now colored. Shen sipped it. He liked it. He drank it all. Shen was proud of his new drink. He served it to his guests. Word spread. People thought this way. Tea is good enough for the Emperor. So it must be good enough for the people. Tea became the drink of China.
|
We can know from this passage that _ .
* tea is better than any other drink
* tea only grows in warm climates
* tea is popular in many countries
* tea bag was invented by a merchant
|
tea is popular in many countries
|
[
"tea is better than any other drink",
"tea only grows in warm climates",
"tea bag was invented by a merchant"
] |
race
|
Three boxes, named DDD, EEE and JJJ exist. Box DDD has a midsize orange rectangle. Behind box EEE is this box. To the north of this box is box EEE. North of a large green oval is a tiny white rectangle. The tiny white rectangle is within box EEE. The large green oval is covered by box EEE. This thing is to the north of a large white oval. Box EEE covers the large white oval. Box JJJ is north of and behind this box. A large white rectangle is within this box.
|
Is the tiny white rectangle in front of all white rectangles?
1] Yes
2] No
|
2
|
[
"1"
] |
spartun
|
A box called one covers a medium orange apple. Another box named two with a medium yellow apple contains this box. A medium green apple and a medium orange apple are within this box. Box two covers another medium yellow apple. Medium yellow apple number two is south of and medium yellow apple number one is to the north of the medium green apple. To the south of and touches the medium orange apple is the medium green apple.
|
Where is box two relative to the medium green apple?
- far
- left
- ec
- tppi
- ntpp
- po
- ntppi
|
ntppi
|
[
"far",
"left",
"ec",
"tppi",
"ntpp",
"po"
] |
spartun
|
Green tea is believed to have originated in China thousands of years ago, where it was recognized for its health benefits. And scientists continue to probenew uses for it. Some studies suggest it can help protect against cancer. Thanks to the health food craze, green tea sales are currently rising sharply. The Tea Association of the USA reports that green tea sales jumped more than 60 percent in the last decade. And in Canada, government data shows that profits for green tea imports more than quadrupled . Nowadays, green tea seems to be everywhere. In shops, you can buy green tea leaves prepared in a number of ways: fried, powdered or steamed.
Despite green tea's healthy reputation, the drink was once considered dangerous. Where did this silly opinion come from? Blame the Victorians, of course, who lived in a period of English history in the 19th century. That's when some of the silliest theories about green tea arose. One 1882 book described strange experiments to show the harm of green tea. Apply some green tea below a frog's stomach, and you could cause paralysis in its legs, the book claimed. And injecting green tea into a dog would cause it to lose control of its legs and tail. The book went so far as to declare that green tea could kill someone. At that time, a green tea panic was sweeping England. Even Charlotte Bronte, a famous English writer, refused to touch the drink, fearing its terrible effects it would have on her nerves.
Some of the fear was well reasonable, though. English consumers preferred brighter leaves, over dull olive- color1ed ones. As a result, tea sellers would dye their products, using anything including poisons like "Prussian blue". Even today, mixing green tea with chemicals remains a problem. But those rare instances aren't stopping Westerners from raising their pinky fingers in salute to green tea and all its nutritional advantages. Bottoms up!
|
Charlotte Bronte is mentioned in the passage to show that _ .
A. English people feared green tea
B. writers disliked green tea
C. the experiments were persuasive
D. green tea had harmful effects
|
C
|
[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
race
|
Some futurologists have assumed that the vast upsurge of women in the workforce may mean a rejection of marriage. Many women, according to this hypothesis, would rather work than marry. The converse of this concern is that becoming a multi-paycheck household could encourage marriage. In the past, only the earnings and financial prospects of the man counted in the marriage decision. Now, however, the earning ability of a woman can make her more attractive as a marriage partner. Data show that economic downturns tend to put off marriage because the parties cannot afford to establish a family or are concerned about rainy days ahead. As the economy comes to life, the number of marriages also rises.
The increase in divorce rates follows to the increase in women working outside the home. Yet, it may be wrong to jump to any simple cause-and-effect conclusions. The impact of a wife's work on divorce is no less cloudy than its impact on marriage decisions. The realization that she can be a good provider may increase the chances that a working wife will choose divorce over an unsatisfactory marriage. But the reverse is equally plausible . Tensions grounded in financial problems often play a key role in ending a marriage. By raising a family's standard of living, a working wife may strengthen her family's financial and emotional stability.
Psychological factors also should be considered. For example, a wife blocked from a career outside the home may feel caged in the house. She may view her only choice as seeking a divorce. On the other hand, if she can find fulfillment through work outside the home, work and marriage can go together to create a stronger and more stable union.
Also, a major part of women's inequality in marriage has been due to the fact that, in most cases, men have remained the main breadwinners. A working wife may rob a husband of being the master of the house. Depending upon how the couple reacts to these new conditions, it could create a stronger equal partnership or it could create new insecurities.
|
If women find fulfillment through work outside the home, _ .
- their marriage ties can be strengthened
- they are more likely to dominate their marriage partners
- they tend to put their career before marriage
- their husbands are expected to do more housework
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they tend to put their career before marriage
|
[
"their marriage ties can be strengthened",
"they are more likely to dominate their marriage partners",
"their husbands are expected to do more housework"
] |
race
|
Mr. and Mrs. Jackson worked in the same workplace. The man was skillful and could make all kinds of parts and repair the machines. The boss liked him and paid him more than his workmates. But he had to give all his money to his wife and she bought the food, clothes and drinks for him. He was angry with her but couldn't say anything. All the men in the workplace were afraid of their wives and they felt sorry for each other.
It was March 8 and all the women had a day off. The men could say all they wanted. They said they had to do all the housework at home but the women always spent much money on their clothes. And they didn't think it was fair that women had their own festival but they didn't. The more they said, the angrier they became. They decided to write a letter to the UN and advised them to rescind the" Women's Day". And they asked Mr. Jackson to do it. The man agreed and began to write it at a table.
Just at that moment when Mr. Jackson finished it, his wife came in. She had left her key in the workplace and came to look for it. The man hurried to hide the letter. But it was too late. She made him hand it to her. Having read it, the woman returned the letter to him and said with a smile, "How can you post it to the UN if I don't supply you the money for buying a stamp?"
|
Mr. Jackson had to give all his money to his wife because _ .
a. she needed much money
b. she bought all for him
c. he was afraid of her
d. he loved her very much
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a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
A medium orange apple is in a box named one. A medium yellow apple is under another medium orange apple. Medium orange apple number one is over and touches medium orange apple number two. Box one contains medium orange apple number two. This box contains the yellow fruit. This box covers a medium green apple. The green fruit is under the yellow thing.
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Is medium orange apple number one over any thing?
a: Yes
b: No
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a
|
[
"b"
] |
spartun
|
PGL kids everywhere, will tell you that we are the best when it comes to thrills, challenges and adventures - all rolled into one fantastic holiday! Children leave PGL with loads of more friends and interests and feel more confident - they'll be counting the days until their next PGL holiday! For childcare voucher information, please click here.
Climbing Adventure
This holiday will teach you how to independently climb! At the end of the week you'll get to use all your new skills when you visit a local cliff for some outdoor crag climbing. We make the best use of all our activities including Climbing, Abseiling, Trapeze, Zip Wire and Jacob's Ladder to teach you all the right rope work and climbing skills. Throughout the holiday you will work towards the National Indoor Climbing Achievement Scheme and by the end of the holiday you will have achieved Level 2.
Cook's Academy
Our brand new holiday for 2013! Come along and learn how to cook with a top chef! Whether you've never cooked before or are a bit of a pro, this holiday will have you cooking a variety of tasty dishes and treats. No experience is required as our professional chef will pass on their knowledge so you can develop from any level of experience. What's more, you'll get your very own recipe book containing everything you've learnt and will be able to take a dish home to impress your friends and family.
Dance
This holiday is an excellent opportunity to try loads of different dance styles. You'll spend half of each day learning different types of dance, everything from salsa to ballroom dancing and street dance to jive. Throughout the week your instructors will give you lots of tips and advice as well as helping you prepare a dance routine to impress your friends when you perform at the end of the week.
Film Making
You and your group will be able to choose what type of film to make - adventure, fantasy, thriller or comedy and then you'll become a film crew, creating your own blockbuster ready to show to everyone else at the end of the week. You will find out what's involved in directing a movie and have the chance to edit your film using professional editing software. What's more, you'll have your film on DVD to take home with you too!
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Which is the new PGL holiday for 2013?
- Cook's Academy.
- Film Making.
- Dance.
- Climbing Adventure.
|
Climbing Adventure.
|
[
"Cook's Academy.",
"Film Making.",
"Dance."
] |
race
|
Count me in when you 're spending your money on things you do n't need , but want . Think about giving it to a charity that addresses these types of issues . Count me in when you 're shopping for clothes .
|
What would the narrator do with a sudden windfall ?
1: They 'd spend it all .
2: They 'd donate it .
3: They 'd invest it .
4: None of the above choices .
|
2
|
[
"1",
"3",
"4"
] |
cosmos
|
This is a picture of the twin brothers Li Lei and Li Ping's bedroom. It's not big, but it's very bright. It's a nice room. In the bedroom, we can see two beds, two chairs, two desks, a table and a cat. The two beds look the same. On the wall, there are some pictures of their family. Li Lei's green coat is on his bed, but his blue shoes are under his chair. Their books and pencil-boxes are on their desks. We can see some flowers and a clock on Li Ping's desk. Li Lei's schoolbag is behind his chair, but Li Ping's is on his chair. Where is their white cat? Oh, it's under Li Lei's bed.
|
It's a _ room.
a. bright and nice
b. big
c. nice
d. big and nice
|
c
|
[
"a",
"b",
"d"
] |
race
|
We have two blocks, A and B. Block A is to the right of B. Block A has a medium yellow square. A medium blue square is touching the bottom edge of this block. This shape is below the medium yellow square. Block B contains two medium blue squares. Below medium blue square number two and a medium yellow square is medium blue square number one. This shape is touching the bottom edge of this block. The medium yellow square is below medium blue square number two.
|
Which object is to the right of a medium blue square? the medium yellow square that is in block B or the medium yellow square which is in block A?
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The medium yellow square which is in block a
|
[
"The medium yellow square that is in block b",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
Six weeks after arriving in the United States, Hassan Abduraheem takes a seat in the back pew of Tar Wallet Baptist Church. Tucked into the woods along a country road in rural Virginia, the church holds about 50 worshippers.
On this cold November Sunday, Abduraheem and his family of eight noticeably increase the congregation's size. They do their best to follow the unfamiliar English of the old Baptist hymns, which are very familiar to their new neighbors. And they share the hymns from their former home — Sudan.
Standing in a single line in front of the altar, the family fills the church with Arabic song.
"Unbelievable," Abduraheem says repeatedly, as he describes his journey from a crowded prison cell in Sudan to a fixed-up house on the farm of his new pastor. "Unbelievable" seems like the only word that could describe the turn his life took, thanks to a Facebook post and a U.S. congressman.
Abduraheem's work as a former pastor is not outlawed in his native Sudan, but Christians are a minority in a diverse country that has suffered through multiple civil wars. According to the United States Commission on International Religious Freedom, there has been "an escalation in the Sudanese government's persecution of Christians,” since the 2011 secession of South Sudan.
Abduraheem says his work was spreading the gospel; the Sudanese government accused him of espionage, and he was detained along with two other pastors in December 2015.
"The first day when they took us to the prison, they beat us,” he says softly.
Abduraheem was shifted from prison to prison. For five months, he wore the same clothes he was wearing when he was arrested. His eyes became damaged from the harsh prison light. Yet, despite constant interrogations, just two meals of beans a day and a tiny cell with barely enough room to sleep, he says the worst part of prison was not knowing.
|
What is the best thing for the refugees to do now?
|
Not enough information
|
[
"Find friends",
"Find jobs",
"Find homes"
] |
quail
|
KIDS is a charity group.It is to help disabled children to live a better life . Is was set up in 1970 by John Mulcahy , a teacher who cared for a disabled child in one of his classes.John wanted to improve communication with this child and asked for help from the child's mother. This, in turn,set up the KIDS idea:working together with parents to help disabled kids to develop their skills and to achieve their hopes and dreams.
KIDS works to find out disabled children's interests and what they are really good at,and then helps them to live as _ people and make their dreams come true . Over the past 42 years , KIDS has helped many children. Now it is the UK's largest charity group that helps disabled children.
Today KTDS has more experts to provide services for over 6,000 disabled children and their families through its projects .
Education for under -fives
KTDS has many teaching materials , and helps parents to be the most important teachers of their children.
Play Disabled children may find it is difficult to join healthy kids clubs' clubs. KIDS provides different kinds of play and sports activities for disabled children from 5 to 19 years old.
Information KIDS gives parents of disabled kids advice and information, helping them to get on well with their children.
|
According to the passage, it may be difficult for disabled kids to _
* help parents in trouble
* work with their parents
* get on well with others
* join healthy kids' clubs
|
work with their parents
|
[
"help parents in trouble",
"get on well with others",
"join healthy kids' clubs"
] |
race
|
I had a really good time , a bunch of people came out and we all had a really good time . I was even more happy that Faye was able to tag along .
|
What may be the reason they were happy that Faye was able to tag along .
A: They wanted to play a mean prank on them .
B: None of the above choices .
C: They wanted someone to poke fun of at night .
D: They had nt hanged out with them for a long time .
|
D
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C"
] |
cosmos
|
Three boxes, called DDD, EEE and JJJ exist. A tiny orange rectangle is within box DDD. Box DDD covers box EEE. Box EEE have a tiny green rectangle and a midsize white oval. Box DDD is above box JJJ. Disconnected from and near to this box is box JJJ with a midsize orange oval.
|
Where is the tiny orange rectangle regarding the midsize orange oval?
A: tppi
B: right
C: po
D: tpp
E: above
F: ec
G: ntpp
|
E
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"F",
"G"
] |
spartun
|
We have one box named DDD. This box covers a midsize white rectangle and contains another midsize white rectangle. Midsize white rectangle number two touches midsize white rectangle number one.
|
Are all white rectangles within any box?
a. No
b. Yes
|
a
|
[
"b"
] |
spartun
|
A famous foreign company in China wanted a Clerk for its public relation department .
A beautiful girl with a master's degree went through a lot of challenges and her name was on the list. In the final stage she faced an interview together -with another girl. Both of them were outstanding , not only in looks but also in education.
The girl was successful in the interview. It seemed that she would get the chance. At last the examiner asked her, "Can you come to the office next Monday?" Shocked by the unexpected question, the beautiful girl couldn't make a decision at the moment, so she said, "I have to talk with my parents before I give an answer. " The examiner felt surprised but said calmly, "If so, let' s wait till you are ready. "
The next day, the girl came to tell the examiner that her parents had agreed to let her begin work next Monday. But the examiner said regretfully , "Sorry, another suitable candidate has got the job. You had better try another place. "The beautiful girl was surprised. She asked for an explanation and was told, "What is needed here is a person who knows her own mind. "
That was how a good opportunity _ a beautiful girl ran away.
|
The beautiful girl wanted to ask her parents for advice because _
- she didn't want to answer the question
- she didn't like the job
- her parents would be angry if she didn't ask them
- she didn't expect the examiner would ask such a question
|
she didn't like the job
|
[
"she didn't want to answer the question",
"her parents would be angry if she didn't ask them",
"she didn't expect the examiner would ask such a question"
] |
race
|
I know now that the man who sat with me on the old wooden stairs that hot summer night over thirty-five years ago was not a tall man. But to a five-year old, he was a giant.
Once again, I was caught in the middle of circumstances. The fourth born of six children, it was not uncommon that I was either too young or too old for something. This night I was both. While my two baby brothers slept inside the house, my three older siblings played with friends around the corner, where I was not allowed to go. I stayed with Grandpa, and that was okay with me. I was where I wanted to be.
"Thirsty?" Grandpa asked. "Yes" was my reply.
"Would you like to run over to the gas station there and get yourself a bottle of Coke?" I couldn't believe my ears. On my family's modest income, Coke was not a part of our budge or diet. A few sips were all I had ever had, and certainly never my own bottle.
"Okay," I replied shyly.
Opening his fist, Grandpa instructed me to pick out a dime.
"Okay," he said, " I'm going to stay here and I'll tell you when It's safe to cross. You go over to the Coke machine, get your Coke and come back out. Wait for me to tell you when it's safe to cross back."
My heart pounded. Grandpa held my hand tightly. When he told me it was safe to cross, I ran faster than I had ever run before.
Reaching the other side, I turned to find Grandpa. There he was, standing exactly where I had left him, smiling proudly. I waved. "Go on, hurry up," he yelled.
Coke in hand, I proudly marched back out into the early evening dusk. Grandpa was waiting patiently. He smiled. "Come on, now," he said, "run." I did."
"Don't ever do that alone, he warned. I held the Coke bottle tightly, fearful he would make me pour it into a cup, ruining my dream. He didn't. One lone swallow of the cold drink cooled my sweating body. I don't think I ever felt so proud.
|
What did the author fear after getting back from the gas station?
- He wouldn't be allowed to buy a Coke again.
- The Coke was too cold for him to drink.
- Grandpa would get him to cross the street alone once again.
- He would be made to drink the Coke with a cup instead of a bottle.
|
The Coke was too cold for him to drink.
|
[
"He wouldn't be allowed to buy a Coke again.",
"Grandpa would get him to cross the street alone once again.",
"He would be made to drink the Coke with a cup instead of a bottle."
] |
race
|
Two boxes, named one and two exist. Inside and touching box two there is box one with a medium orange apple. This box covers another medium orange apple. Under medium orange apple number one there is medium orange apple number two. Box two covers a medium orange apple and has a medium green apple. Above the medium orange apple is a medium yellow thing. The medium yellow thing is within box two. The green thing touches this thing.
|
Where is the medium orange apple covered by box two relative to the medium yellow thing?
a. ntppi
b. below
c. ntpp
d. po
e. far
f. behind
g. dc
|
b
|
[
"a",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g"
] |
spartun
|
Former President Barack Obama unveiled plans for his future presidential library and museum on the south side of Chicago where he raised his family and launched his political career.
The designs show a complex of modern buildings, with a library, museum and event center, plus a community garden, a children's play area and possibly an athletic field.
"What we want this to be is the world-premiere institution for training young people and leadership to make a difference in their communities, in their countries and in the world," he told the crowd that included Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel, his one-time chief of staff.
Flanked by drawings and renderings, Obama also announced that he and former first lady Michelle Obama will be donating $2 million to fund a Chicago summer jobs program.
The museum, the tallest of the three buildings, will hold exhibition space, public spaces, offices and education and meeting rooms, according to the Obama Foundation. The forum and library buildings are intended to be used for study and foundation programming. Obama said his foundation, which is overseeing the project, is also looking into the possibility of locating a Chicago Public Library branch on the site.
Obama said he envisioned recording studios where musicians could help young people work on music, and space for movie directors who could take on community storytelling. The center will also have exhibits with campaign memorabilia and personal artifacts.
"Let's face it, we want to see Michelle's dresses," the former president joked.
Obama also squashed any notion that the library was ever going to be elsewhere. Multiple locations in three states — Illinois, New York and Hawaii — had initially pitched proposals.
"The best things that have happened to me in my life happened in this community," he said. "Although we had a formal bidding process to determine where the presidential library was going to be, the fact of the matter was it had to be right here on the south side of Chicago."
|
How long was Obama's announcement?
|
20 minutes
|
[
"1 day",
"Not enough information",
"1 week"
] |
quail
|
what does having sex without protection lead to?
a. Sexually transmitted diseases
b. Making babies
c. Bliss
d. Aids
e. Unwanted pregnancy
|
e
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
There are three blocks, called HHH, LLL and KKK. Block KKK is disconnected from block LLL. Block LLL is to the north of this block. This block covers a little purple pentagon and contains a medium red pentagon. A large purple pentagon is to the south of the little purple pentagon. The large purple pentagon is covered by block LLL. North of the little purple pentagon is the medium red pentagon. A little grey pentagon and a medium purple pentagon are inside and touching block LLL. The little purple pentagon is to the north of and the medium purple pentagon is close to the little grey pentagon. The object which was close to the little grey pentagon is east of the thing which was to the south of the little purple pentagon. A large grey star is inside and touching block KKK.
|
Is the little purple pentagon disconnected from all large objects?
* No
* Yes
|
No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
spartun
|
Below are the top four supermarket chains in the world in 2012 and the reasons behind their success.
Tesco
Headquartered in Chestnut, United Kingdom , this global grocery store is one of the largest supermarket chains in terms of revenues and profits. If was founded in 1919 by Jack Cohen. Tesco stores can be found across all continents. Even though it was set up only for food and beverages, Tesco has drastically branched out , not only in geographical terms, but also in terms of products. Which now include electronics , clothing, health care, home improvement and even financial services.
Safeway
Founded in the year 1915 by a young M. B, Skaggs. Safeway developed from just a small grocery store on the fundamentals of providing value to customers and narrow profit margins. The success story of Skaggs becomes more evident when , by the end of the year 1926,he had opened almost 428 stores across ten states. Almost two years later, Safeway was listed at the New York Stock Exchange . At present, there are more than fifteen hundred Safeway stores across US and Canada.
The Kroger Company
Founded at Cincinnati, Ohio, US in 1883 by Mr. Bernard Kroger, the Kroger Company is now one of the largest supermarket chains not only in the US. but across the world . Over the last couple of decades, the Kroger Company has vastly expanded by acquiring popular brand names, including those of Owen's Market. Its stores are largely spread out across Middle. Western and Central United States.
Reve-Gruppe
Reve - Gruppe was founded in 1927 and is presently headquartered at Cologne, Germany . This supermarket chain is easily counted among the top supermarket chains of the world . Its vast line of products includes grocery, home improvement, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, optical as well as clothing . Its stores can be found in as many as fourteen European countries, providing employment to more than 325,000 people.
|
What is the topic of the passage?
a. The history of four top supermarkets chains.
b. The most profitable supermarket chains in the world.
c. An introduction to four top supermarket chains around the world.
d. The background of four supermarket chains.
|
a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
Which provides the oldest evidence for oxygen accumulation in Earth's atmosphere?
* The earliest fossils of animals
* The earliest sediments of oxidized rock
* Impact craters of oxidized-iron asteroids
* Extensive volcanic calderas of similar age
|
The earliest sediments of oxidized rock
|
[
"The earliest fossils of animals",
"Impact craters of oxidized-iron asteroids",
"Extensive volcanic calderas of similar age"
] |
arc
|
|
Hello, everyone. My name is Tom . I'm a middle school student. I am a soccer fan . I play soccer after school every day. This is my father, His name is Mike Smith. He is a soccer fan, too. He plays soccer very well. I like playing soccer with my father very much. We have a great collection of 15 soccer balls. This is my mother . Her name is Linda Smith. And this my sister Mary .But my mother and my sister don't like soccer. They only watch TV at home. They say many TV programs are very interesting.
,.
|
Do Tom's mother and sister like soccer?
- No, we don't.
- Yes, they do.
- No, they don't.
- We don't know.
|
No, they don't.
|
[
"No, we don't.",
"Yes, they do.",
"We don't know."
] |
race
|
Jack gets to the bus station very early. The bus for London leaves at twelve. He sees many people at the station. Some are waiting in line , and others are walking around. Jack looks around but there is no room for him to sit in. He walks into a restaurant. He looks up at the clock there. It's only 11:30. Then he finds a seat and sits down. At that time, Tom, one of his friends, comes in and sits in front of him. They talk and drink. After a while , Jack looks up at the clock again, "oh, my god. It's still 11:30. The clock doesn't work at all." Jack becomes very sad because he misses the bus.
|
What does Jack do with Tom?
- They talk and drink
- They listen and eat.
- They sing and dance
- They play and walk
|
They talk and drink
|
[
"They listen and eat.",
"They sing and dance",
"They play and walk"
] |
race
|
J is positioned right to L. U and Z are next to each other with Z on the right and U on the left. X is to the right and above Z at an angle of about 45 degrees. L is over there and X is on the top of it. H is sitting at the top position to J.
|
What is the relation of the agent X to the agent Z?
A: below
B: overlap
C: right
D: above
E: upper-left
F: lower-left
G: left
H: upper-right
I: lower-right
|
E
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"F",
"G",
"H",
"I"
] |
stepgame
|
Beijing Half -Day Tour
Languag
We have more than 20 guides and they can speak English and Chinese.
Time and place
Our bus will wait for you at your hotel at 9:00 a.m.or2:00 p.m. And we'll drine you bdck to your hotel at about 1:00 p. m. or6:00 p. m.
Itinerary
First, visit the Drum tower dating from 1420 . you can climb up the big Drum Tower and look at the old Beijing buildings - hutong and siheyuan. Then drive to Mr. Kang's courtyard for a cup of tea. After the tea break, ride a bicycle to Dajinsi Hutong, the most famous hutong in the Shichahai area . Then walk to the prince Gong's Mansion . After that, you can go back to the hotel.
,.
|
IF the Whites get up at 10:00 a. m .,they can start the tour at
* 6:00 p.m.
* 2:00 p.m.
* 1:00 p.m.
* 9:00 a. m.
|
1:00 p.m.
|
[
"6:00 p.m.",
"2:00 p.m.",
"9:00 a. m."
] |
race
|
A white rectangle is inside and touching and a midsize orange shape is in a box named DDD. Under the midsize orange shape there is the white rectangle.
|
Does any box cover a white rectangle?
- Yes
- No
|
Yes
|
[
"No"
] |
spartun
|
Vienna is the world’s best city to live in, Baghdad is the worst and London, Paris and New York do not even enter the top 35, according to international research into quality of life. German-speaking cities dominate the rankings in the 18th Mercer Quality of Life study, with Vienna joined by Zurich, Munich, Dusseldorf and Frankfurt in the top seven. Paris has dropped down the table – it has fallen ten places to 37th, just ahead of London at 39th, mostly because of the terrorist attacks on the city. The study examined social and economic conditions, health, education, housing and the environment. It is used by big companies to decide where they should open offices and factories and how much they should pay staff.
|
What is one way in which big companies use the results of the Mercer Quality of Life study?
|
To determine salary amounts
|
[
"To decide on the opening hours of offices and factories",
"To improve the economy, health, education, housing, and the environment",
"To improve their marketing campaigns"
] |
onestop
|
K is to the top right of F. M is directly north east of F.
|
What is the relation of the agent M to the agent K?
- upper-left
- above
- right
- overlap
- lower-right
- left
- lower-left
- below
- upper-right
|
overlap
|
[
"upper-left",
"above",
"right",
"lower-right",
"left",
"lower-left",
"below",
"upper-right"
] |
stepgame
|
Whether the technological revolution will increase unemployment is a problem that has long plagued people. From some statistics, people have found interesting phenomena. Although the United States has invested heavily in computer technology and other aspects over the past years, its current unemployment rate (approximately 5. 5%) is not higher than the unemployment rate in the early 1960s, and in Western Europe it is 11%, where investment in computers has been less than in the United States.
|
Which of the following can be logically derived from the above text?
A] The development prospect of information technology is very broad
B] Information technology needs to evolve faster
C] Information technology does not cause unemployment
D] Development of information technology will not increase unemployment
|
D
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C"
] |
logiqa
|
For the last seventeen years CPSB has had the pleasure of hosting a learning event we call a Forum. We started offering programs inprefix = st1 /Sarasotain February in 1991 and our first Forum was held in 1992 as a small group meeting. Being from the Northern USA, this was a particularly good time to go South for the warmth of our friendship with Dr. Treffinger and Dr. Noller and to keep away from the cold winter.
The Forum is the only chance to learn about various topics of the creativity and innovation from those who have rich experience and interest in the field. The theme of the 2009 Forum includes searching for a few new methods, sharing lessons from experience, and learning and exchange ideas on _ research. Space is limited, so early registration is welcome.
Meeting the Innovation Challenge February 6 and 7,2009
The Lido Holiday Inn
Sarasota,Florida
$ 750(registration includes some meals and materials)
Interested in becoming qualified to use the VIEW assessment of Problem Solving Style? The two days just before our Forum provides you just that chance. For more information on VIEW see pages 24-25.
VIEW Qualification Course
February 4 and 5, 2009
The Lido Holiday Inn
Sarasota,Florida
$650(registration includes lunch and course materials)
Special Offer: If you would like to attend the VIEW qualification course and the Forum, you can register for both events for $ 1,050.
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If you register both the VIEW qualification course and the Forum at the same time, you will save _ .
a. $300
b. $100
c. $400
d. $350
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a
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[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
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We have one box named one. This box cover a medium green melon and a big yellow watermelon. This box contains a small green apple. Another big yellow watermelon is within this box. To the left of big yellow watermelon number one there is big yellow watermelon number two. The melon is below the apple. The small green apple is near to and this thing is to the right of big yellow watermelon number two. On the left side of the melon is big yellow watermelon number one. The fruit which was to the left of big yellow watermelon number one is above the thing that was below the small thing.
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Is a big yellow watermelon near to any fruit?
* No
* Yes
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Yes
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[
"No"
] |
spartun
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To us, it seems so natural to put up an umbrella to keep the water off when it rains. But in fact the umbrella was not invented as protection against the rain. Its first use was as a shade against the sun.
Nobody knows who first invented it, but the umbrella was used in very ancient times. Probably the first to use it were the Chinese, back in the eleventh century BC.
We know that the umbrella was used in ancient Egypt and Babylon as a sunshade. And there was a strange thing connected with its use : it became a symbol of honor and power . In the Far East in ancient times, the umbrella was allowed to be used only by those in high office or by royal people such as the kings or queens.
In Europe, the Greeks were the first to use the umbrella as a sunshade. The umbrella was in common use in ancient Greece, but it is believed that the first people in Europe to use the umbrella as protection against the rain were the ancient Romans. During the middle ages in Europe, the use of the umbrella almost disappeared. Then it appeared again in Italy in the late sixteenth century. And again it became a symbol of power.
Umbrellas have not changed much in style during all this time, though they have become much lighter in weight. It wasn't until the twentieth century that the umbrellas for women began to be made in all kinds of colors.
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According to the passage, which of the following is NOT true?
- The style of the umbrella hasn't changed a lot since it was invented
- The ancient Greeks used the umbrella in their daily life.
- Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the middle ages.
- The umbrellas for women were made colorful in ancient times.
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Europeans hardly used the umbrella during the middle ages.
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[
"The style of the umbrella hasn't changed a lot since it was invented",
"The ancient Greeks used the umbrella in their daily life.",
"The umbrellas for women were made colorful in ancient times."
] |
race
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Students in many countries are learning English. Some of these students are small children. Others are teen-agers. Many are adults. Some learn at school, others by themselves. A few learn English by learning the language over the radio, on TV, or in film. One must work hard to learn another language.
Why do all these people want to learn English? It is difficult to answer this question. Many boys and girls learn English at school because it is one of their subjects required for study. They study their own language and maths and English: Some people learn it because it is useful for their work. Many people learn English for their work. Many people learn English for their higher studies, because at college or university some of their books are in English. Other people learn English because they want to read newspapers or magazines in English.
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From this passage we know that _ .
a] English is a useful language but one must work hard to learn
b] English is very difficult to learn
c] English is learned by most people in the world
d] we can learn English easily
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d
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[
"a",
"b",
"c"
] |
race
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It is sometimes said that strange flying objects have been seen high up in the sky. People call these strange objects Unidentified Flying Objects(UFOs). These UFOs caused a lot of interest. Some of the reports about them are difficult to believe. Some have been explained in scientific ways. Others have never been explained. Here is an account of UFOs from a report.
Dennis Burdens, who wrote an article, tells us that he once saw a UFO himself. He was having dinner one night with a friend near Tripoli, Libya, and after dinner the two men walked across a yard to his room to look at some papers. Burdens noticed that the moon looked strange that night.
"It wasn't the moon," was the reply.
They watched the light and saw that it was moving. It seemed to be an object rather like a big plate. In some ways it looked like smoke with a light on it, but it wasn't smoke because it didn't change its shape. It was moving in a regular way. That is to say, it didn't go suddenly faster or more slowly, and it didn't go higher or lower. So the two men decided that there must be men in it.
After that, Burdens said that he felt eyes looking at him. He was being watched in the darkness.
When it was nearer, they noticed that the bottom parts were brighter than the top. The bottom was yellow and the top red. Then the object suddenly turned away and left Libya, moving very fast.
On a later day Burdens talked to other people about it, and he found some who had seen it. They all described it in the same way. Could they all be mistaken?
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The UFO was seen _ .
A. by several people
B. by Burdens and his friend
C. to have a yellow bottom and a red top in the same way
D. brighter in the darkness
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C
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[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
race
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What happens when you eat hamburger too fast without swallowing?
1: Get full
2: Drink
3: Choking
4: Hungry
5: Getting fat
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3
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[
"1",
"2",
"4",
"5"
] |
commonsenseqa
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We have three blocks, A, B and C. A medium yellow circle is in block A. Block B is to the right of block A. It contains one big black triangle. The big black triangle is touching the bottom edge of this block. There is also one big yellow triangle in this block. The big yellow triangle is to the right of the big black triangle. Finally, there is block C which is below block B. It contains one medium black square and one medium black circle. The medium black square is near to the medium black circle.
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What is below the big yellow triangle? a big black triangle that is touching the bottom edge of a block or a medium yellow circle?
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None of them
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[
"Big black triangle that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"Medium yellow circle ",
"Both of them"
] |
spartqa
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In March 2014, Australia opened junior high education to Chinese students, allowing them to study in Australian schools from the seventh grade.
"When more Chinese students are going to study abroad at a younger age, the opening of Australian junior high schools offers Chinese students and their parents one more good choice," Tian Litie, director of the Australian Department of Chivast Education International, said at the China International Education Exhibition Tour over the weekend.
Australia will see a rise in the number of Chinese junior and senior high school students studying in the country. Tian showed the reasons for it: lower admission requirements and low-cost education because of a favorable exchange rate . According to Tian, in public schools in Australia a student should pay A$13,000 to A$15,000 ($10,000 to $12,000) a year.
"Now the exchange rate of the Australian dollar to renminbi is below five, which means the cost is lower than that of Chinese students studying at junior and senior high schools in many other hot places, such as Britain and the US," said Tian.
Lin Lina from Beijing plans to send her daughter to a senior high school in Australia, was among them.
"My daughter is good at English and would like to study abroad early," said Lin, whose daughter is now a ninth-grader in Beijing. "We came for more information after we learned that the environment and education in Australia are good."
Eliza Chui, education officer for North Asia at the Australian Consulate-General in Shanghai, said that Australia is attractive not only because it provides an environment for learning English, but also because students are trained to have critical thinking and be independent.
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According to the article, which of the following is TRUE?
a) The cost of studying in American schools is lower than in Australia.
b) The exchange rate of the Australian dollar is of advantage to Chinese students.
c) Few students choose to study in Britain or the US because of too much money.
d) It's more difficult for Chinese students to enter Australian junior high schools.
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b
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[
"a",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
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Zheng Pengyu: Interest is the best teacher. Classrooms that weren't fixed could give students the chance to explore their interests. At the same time, they would be able to learn on their own because they would have to make their own decisions. All in all, the new system would be a good chance to inspire students' passion for studying.
Sun Yao: Despite its benefits, I'm worried about whether the new system would work. Going to different classrooms would take up a big part of our break time and we would have less time to relax after class. Also, not all schools could offer so many diversified classes.
Shi Zhenghan: I support students learning in different classes. It would solve the problem of some students thinking the classes are too easy while some think they are too difficult. Teachers could also teach more effectively. What's more, friendships built while in different classes might be a pleasant surprise.
Zhou Qingqing: In my opinion, studying in different classrooms might affect students' psychological development. They might find it difficult to develop deep and strong friendships with other students if they had to change classrooms constantly. They would also lose their sense of belonging to a certain class.
Hu Qile: I _ the idea. It would help teachers set up special teaching plans for different classes. For students, making choices by themselves could encourage them to be responsible. Changing classrooms could also help relive the boredom of doing the same dull routine every day.
Wang Xiaoqian: The new system might help with students' individual development, but I still prefer the current system. Studying in one fixed classroom, students with different academic levels can help each other. Spending your senior middle school years with the same classmates is an unforgettable experience.
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Sun Yao holds a(n) _ attitude towards the new system.
A. negative
B. doubtful
C. neutral
D. optimistic
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B
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[
"A",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
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M: There are only 13 chairs for 14 of us.
W: Why not find another, then?
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How many chairs are needed?
a: 14.
b: 15.
c: 13.
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a
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[
"b",
"c"
] |
dream
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There are three blocks, named HHH, LLL and KKK. Block LLL has a medium grey hexagon which are over another medium grey hexagon and a medium red hexagon. Medium grey hexagon number two is inside and touching block LLL. Block LLL has the medium red hexagon. Within block KKK there is this block. Block KKK contains a medium purple hexagon which is under another medium purple hexagon. This object is over and touches a medium grey hexagon. Block KKK has medium purple hexagon number two. The medium grey hexagon is in this block. Above another medium purple hexagon there is the medium grey hexagon. Medium purple hexagon number three is inside and touching block KKK.
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Where is block KKK relative to LLL?
* behind
* ntpp
* dc
* far
* ntppi
* tppi
* front
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ntppi
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[
"behind",
"ntpp",
"dc",
"far",
"tppi",
"front"
] |
spartun
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We have three blocks, A, B and C. Block A is below blocks C and B. Block A contains two medium black triangles. Medium black triangle number one is to the left of and above medium black triangle number two. Block B has one medium blue square and a big blue circle. One small blue circle is also touching the top edge of this block. This block also has a medium yellow circle. It is to the right of and below the small blue circle. To the right of the small blue circle is the big blue circle.. To the right of the small blue circle there is the medium blue square. The big blue circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. To the left of the big blue circle is the medium blue square. Block C has a small yellow triangle.
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Which object is above a medium black triangle? the medium blue square or the medium yellow circle?
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Both of them
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[
"The medium blue square ",
"The medium yellow circle ",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
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Disease causing microbes have what type of impact on humans?
1. Toxins
2. Neutral
3. Negative
4. Roundworms
5. Annelids
6. Positive
7. Heterotrophs
8. Beneficial
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3
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[
"1",
"2",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7",
"8"
] |
qasc
|
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You have been badly injured in a car accident. It is necessary to give you a blood transfusion because you lost a great deal of blood in the accident. However, special care must be taken in selecting new blood for you. If the blood is too different from your own, the transfusion could kill you.
There are four basic types of blood; A, B, AB, and O. A simple test can make sure of a person's blood type. Everybody is born with one of these four types of blood. Blood type, like hair color1 and height, is received from parents.
The four groups must be transfused carefully. A and B cannot be mixed. A and B cannot receive AB, but AB may receive A or B. O can give to any other group; therefore, it is often called the universal donor . For the opposite reason, AB is sometimes called the universal recipient . However, because so many reactions can happen in transfusions , patients usually receive only salt of plasma (liquid part of blood) until their blood can be matched as exactly as possible in the blood bank of a hospital. In this way, it is possible to prevent the transfusion from any bad reactions.
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People with type A blood can receive type .
- B
- O
- all of the three
- AB
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all of the three
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[
"B",
"O",
"AB"
] |
race
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Two blocks, named AAA and BBB exist in the image. Disconnected from block AAA is block BBB. Block AAA has a big blue square. A big yellow triangle touches another big yellow triangle. Big yellow triangle number one is covered by block AAA. Big yellow triangle number two is covered by block AAA. A yellow circle is inside block AAA. Block BBB cover a big yellow square and a big black triangle. Another big black triangle and a medium yellow square are in this block. A small yellow triangle is inside and touching block BBB. The big yellow square is under big black triangle number one and is behind this thing. Near to the medium yellow square there is big black triangle number two.
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Where is AAA regarding BBB?
- far
- above
- right
- dc
- tppi
- front
- ntppi
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dc
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[
"far",
"above",
"right",
"tppi",
"front",
"ntppi"
] |
spartun
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There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Block A contains one medium black square and one medium blue square. Below the medium blue square there is the medium black square. To the right of block A is block B with a medium yellow square in it. Below block A there is block C. It has four medium black squares. Medium black square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. Medium black square number two is below medium black square number four. Below medium black square number four is medium black square number three.. Medium black square number one is below medium black square number four. It is below medium black square number three. It is below medium black square number two.
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Which object is above a object that is touching the bottom edge of a block? the medium black square which is in block A or medium black square number four?
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Both of them
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[
"The medium black square which is in block a",
"Medium black square number four",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
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Worst Game Ever?
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial is a video game that came out for the Atari 2600 game system in 1982. It was based on a very popular film of the same name. Star programmer Howard Warshaw created it with consultation from the film director Steven Spielberg.
It was July 27th, 1982. Howard Warshaw was hot off the success of his most recent game, Raiders of the Lost Ark. He received a call from Atari C.E.O, Ray Kassar. Atari had bought the rights to make a video game version of Spilberg's Movie, E.T., which had just been released in June. Kassar told Warshaw that Spielberg had specifically asked for Warshaw to make the game Warshaw was honored, but there was one huge problem. Atari needed the game finished by September 1stin order to start selling it during the Christmas season.
It had taken Warshaw six months to create Raiders of the Lost Ark. The game he made prior to that took him seven months. He was expected to create E.T. in around five weeks. Warshaw accepted the challenge anyway and production began. Spielberg wanted Warshaw to create a simple maze game similar to Pac-man, but V had a bigger vision. He wanted players to explore different environments in 3D world. Usually companies like Atari have people test games before releasing them, but they decided to skip testing due to time limitations.
The game was a hot holiday item at first. Unfortunately, Atari overestimated how many they would sell. They made 5 million copies and they only sold 1.5 million. Most people who played the game hated it. The graphics were bad. Game play was awkward. Players got stuck in holes that they couldn't escape. Some people who stuck with the game grew to like it, but it wasn't the mainstream success that Atari had hoped it would be.
Too many copies of the game sat on store shelves. One employee remembers the game being discounted five times, from $49.95 to less than a dollar. A newspaper in New Mexico reported that between 10 and 20 semitrailer truckloads of Atari products were crushed and buried at landfill in Alamogordo. Atari lost over $100 million on E.T.. The game was so bad that it was said to have affected Atari's reputation. The video game industry soon fell into a deep depression, with a profit $3.2 billion in 1983 to just over $100 million in 1985, almost a 97% drop. E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial will long be remembered as one of the worst games ever made, if not one of the causes of the decline of entire video game industry.
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According to the passage, the failure of the game E.T. may have _
a) given chances to other companies to rise
b) led to the fall of the video game industry
c) destroyed the reputation of the film E.T.
d) made people lose interest in 3D environment
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c
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[
"a",
"b",
"d"
] |
race
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Envy seems to be bad-but it doesn't have to be. Researchers are finding that, if approached the right way, there can actually be an advantage.
Psychologists classify envy in two ways: negative and positive. With positive envy, you are motivated by another person's success and struggle to follow it. With negative envy, you want to cut the advantaged person down so you look better by comparison. Let's say you feel sufferings of envy after your rival at another firm gets promoted. Negative envy might drive you to destroy his success, but positive envy would inspire you to work harder and get promoted, too.
Studies show positive envy can be a great motivator . In a 2011 study published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, researchers in the Netherlands conducted a series of experiments with more than 200 university students. Researchers found that when they caused feelings of positive envy----as opposed to admiration or negative envy----in the students, it drove them to want to study more and perform better on a test measuring creativity and intelligence. While admiration may feel better, the researchers found, it doesn't motivate performance like the pain and frustration of envy.
"Those painful sufferings of envy are there for an evolutionary reason," says Texas Christian University researcher Sarah E. Hill, "warning us that someone has something of importance to us." Building on this theory, Dr. Hill and others conducted a series of experiments, published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, to test whether envy improves attention and memory----the tools needed to copy a rival's steps to success. In one experiment, half of the participants were asked to recall past feelings of envy; the other half weren't. The two groups were then shown mock interviews of imaginary peers. The group filled with envy paid closer attention and better recalled details about the interview subjects. In other words, envy made them more astute . Not only can envy motivate us to reach for higher goals, it may even give us the cognitive push to get there.
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What's the bad effect of negative envy?
A) It makes you harm or hurt others on purpose.
B) It has you feel motivated.
C) It reminds you to struggle to follow your dreams.
D) It makes you lose heart and gets discouraged.
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C
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[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
race
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The plastic handle broke away and the hot liquid spilled everywhere when the what hit the ground?
A) Watering can
B) Coffeepot
C) Carrying things
D) Baseball bat
E) Glass bottle
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B
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[
"A",
"C",
"D",
"E"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
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We went into a secondhand shop to get out of the rain. I took my 6-year-old daughter's hand and we started to walk around. Suddenly she reached out her hand to touch a pair of shiny black shoes.
"Buy for me?" she asked.
"Oh, Sweetie, they are tap dancing shoes. You aren't taking tap dance."
"Buy for me?" she repeated.
"Well, let's try them on."
She sat on the floor and took off her bright pink rain boots. When she stood up we heard "click". She took a step, "click, click, click."
The sun came out and we went on our way. Our next stop was the grocery store. "Click, click, click..." people turned to look as we entered the store. People would never allow their daughter to wear tap dancing shoes to the grocery store.
"Excuse me, dear. Why would you allow your daughter to wear tap dancing shoes here? They make such a noise."
"Isn't it wonderful?"
"Wonderful? My dear, this is not the place to wear those shoes."
"You don't understand. When she was a baby, doctors told us that she would never walk or talk. It has taken a lot of hard work and patience, but she asked for the shoes and the 'click, click, click' says that she can walk," I said.
My daughter is 18 now and will graduate from grade 12 in June. It has not always been easy, but it has all been worthwhile . She has taught me that it doesn't matter what others think. _
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People would never allow their daughter to wear tap dancing shoes to the grocery store because _ .
- they are expensive
- they are dirty
- they are noisy
- it is not allowed
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they are expensive
|
[
"they are dirty",
"they are noisy",
"it is not allowed"
] |
race
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We have three blocks, A, B and C. One medium yellow square and one big black circle are in block A. Above the big black circle there is the medium yellow square. Block B is to the right of block A. It has one big yellow circle, a medium black circle and a small blue square. It also contains a medium yellow square. The medium black circle is above the small blue square and the medium yellow square. The big yellow circle is to the left of the small blue square. To the right of the medium yellow square is the small blue square. To the left of block A there is block C. It has one medium black circle.
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Which object is to the left of a medium black circle? the big black circle or the small object?
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The big black circle
|
[
"The small object",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
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How can I make a circle pattern on a piece of plywood?
* Take an empty flower pot, flip it on it's side and trace around it.
* Take an empty flower pot, flip it over and trace around the rim.
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Take an empty flower pot, flip it over and trace around the rim.
|
[
"Take an empty flower pot, flip it on it's side and trace around it."
] |
piqa
|
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Making the cut out for the jar
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Which of the following best matches the statement above?
- Take the mason jar lid insert and trace the shape onto the milk carton using chalk then cut out the tracing with scissors.
- Take the mason jar lid insert and trace the shape onto the milk carton using a pencil then cut out the tracing with scissors.
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Take the mason jar lid insert and trace the shape onto the milk carton using a pencil then cut out the tracing with scissors.
|
[
"Take the mason jar lid insert and trace the shape onto the milk carton using chalk then cut out the tracing with scissors."
] |
piqa
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The text we follow today about ancient Chinese painting comes from the hands of Chinese literati. It is also because of this that Chinese literati have long dominated the space for painting and sound painting discussions. They have been used to starting from their own point of view and choosing Favorable views of literati artists, and now-or long overdue-it is time for us to challenge them, and we should also question what they call good painters or good works. Many outstanding non-literati artists are because of Literati's prejudices that have failed to obtain due recognition. Here, we should give them an objective evaluation and due status one by one.
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The following statements are consistent with the original:
A] The appreciation level of literati artists lags behind their creative levels
B] Many talented literati artists in ancient times were buried because of prejudice
C] Scholars have long been in a strong position in the field of chinese painting theory
D] There has been a long history of differences between ancient literati paintings and non-literati paintings.
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C
|
[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
logiqa
|
There exist two boxes, called one and two. Box one contain a small melon and a medium orange apple. A small green watermelon is inside this box. This fruit is near to and the small melon is to the south of the medium orange apple. West of the melon is the apple. Box two contains box one. To the south of a small yellow watermelon is a medium orange watermelon. The medium orange watermelon is in box two. The yellow fruit is covered by box two.
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Is a medium thing near to the small green watermelon?
1: No
2: Yes
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2
|
[
"1"
] |
spartun
|
B is directly south west of V. P is to the right and above B at an angle of about 45 degrees. W is to the bottom-right of P. Q is over there and W is at the bottom of it.
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What is the relation of the agent W to the agent B?
* above
* lower-right
* upper-left
* lower-left
* left
* overlap
* upper-right
* below
* right
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overlap
|
[
"above",
"lower-right",
"upper-left",
"lower-left",
"left",
"upper-right",
"below",
"right"
] |
stepgame
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they should have dubbed it over with Will Arnett 's voice , hahahahha ! i like the social dilemma that the Joker brought up , it was very Saw - like . i especially love the end where Commissioner Gordon was talking at the very end .
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What super hero is the narrator talking about ?
- They are talking about Spiderman
- They are talking about Batman
- None of the above choices .
- They are talking about Superman
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They are talking about Batman
|
[
"They are talking about Spiderman",
"None of the above choices .",
"They are talking about Superman"
] |
cosmos
|
There exist three boxes, named one, two and three. Box one has a medium orange apple. North of another medium green apple is a medium green apple. Medium green apple number one is in box one. Medium green apple number two is inside and touching box one. The thing that was to the north of medium green apple number two is north of the medium orange apple. A medium green apple is within and a medium orange apple is covered by box two. North of the medium orange apple there is the medium green apple. Box three has a medium green apple and covers a medium yellow apple.
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Are all medium orange things to the south of a medium green apple?
a) Yes
b) No
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b
|
[
"a"
] |
spartun
|
We are learning English, but how can we learn English well ? A student can know a lot about English, but maybe he can't speak English.
If you want to know how to swim, you must get into the river. And if you want to be a football player, you must play football. So, you see, you can learn by using it. You must listen to your teacher in class. You must speak English to your classmates every day and also you must write something in English. Then one day you may find your English very good .
|
Which of the best title for this passage ?
* To be a good player
* How to study swim
* To learn English well is important
* How to study English well
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To learn English well is important
|
[
"To be a good player",
"How to study swim",
"How to study English well"
] |
race
|
Animals like the lion are known as carnivorous (meat-eating) animals. They feed on smaller animals. But many other animals eat grass or plants. They are called herbivorous (plant-eating) animals.
You may be surprised to learn that there are carnivorous plants as well as carnivorous animals. Plants that grow in poor soil need other food. They trap (catch by a trick) small insects and take their bodies as food.
The pitcher plant is a common carnivorous plant. This plant has a clever trap like a pitcher or jar. It even has a lid to keep out of the rain. The mouth of the pitcher is covered with something sweet like honeydew . Insects come to the plant to feed on the honeydew. When they have eaten all that is round the mouth, they go into the pitcher to look for more. There is more honeydew deep in the pitcher and they go down to feed on it. The inner wall of the pitcher is covered with fine hairs. These hairs point downwards so that the insects cannot climb out of the pitcher. They are trapped in it. They die there, and their bodies are taken as food by the plant.
|
From this passage, we can mainly learn that_.
A) Not all animals are carnivorous
B) Carnivorous plants can also be found
C) Not all plants are carnivorous
D) All plants are herbivorous
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D
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C"
] |
race
|
I do n't know what the deal is this summer with animals in need falling into my lap . This past Saturday as I was going to anime club , I saw a very croggled - looking dove sitting in the middle of the entrance to the parking lot . When I approached her * on foot she did n't even really try to get away from me , unless you count " getting up and toddling a couple steps while looking over her shoulder " as " trying to get away . "
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Where is the narrator going to go after the conversation ?
A] None of the above choices .
B] They will go get a club soda to drink .
C] They will go to the club .
D] They will go to their basketball club .
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A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
cosmos
|
To tear tissue paper to be used in a project, you can
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Which of the following best matches the statement above?
- Simply use your hands to tear the tissue paper into pieces
- Simply use a pair of pliers to tear the tissue paper into pieces
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Simply use your hands to tear the tissue paper into pieces
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[
"Simply use a pair of pliers to tear the tissue paper into pieces"
] |
piqa
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We have two blocks, A and B. Block A is below B. Block A has two medium yellow squares. One medium blue square is also in this block. Below the medium blue square and medium yellow square number one is a medium black square. Below the medium blue square there is medium yellow square number two. Medium yellow square number one is below the yellow shape which is below the medium blue square. This shape is below the medium blue square. Block B has one medium blue square.
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Which object is below a medium blue square? medium yellow square number one or medium yellow square number two?
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Both of them
|
[
"Medium yellow square number one",
"Medium yellow square number two",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
When can I get a cell phone?" The answer is when your parents think you need one, though many kids seem to be getting them around age 12 or 13. Some younger kids may have them because their parents see it as a matter of safety and convenience. For example, a kid can call mom and dad when sports practice is over. And a cell phone can give kids almost instant access to their parents if something goes wrong or they need help. It can give parents quick access to their kids so they can check on them and make sure they're OK.
If you do get a cell phone, make some rules with your parents, such as how many minutes you're allowed to spend on the phone, when you can use your phone, when the phone must be turned off, and what you will do if someone calls you too often, and so on.
You'll also have to learn to take care of the phone in your life. Keep it charged and store it in the safe place so it doesn't get lost. And whatever you do, don't use it in the bathroom. I know someone who dropped her phone in the toilet!
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Which might not be a rule for kids with a cell phone?
a) Take care not to lose it.
b) Make a call if something goes wrong.
c) Keep it on all the time.
d) Don't use it in the bathroom.
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a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
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Not everyone can sit around and daydream while twirling hair or worrying about how they are going to style it for school pictures or a special event. Some kids have no hair at all due to illness. Locks of Love is an organization that helps kids deal with their hair loss by providing real hair wigs from donors.
Jessica Moon, a photo editor, donates her hair whenever she cuts it, waiting each time for it to grow the necessary 10 inches.
"I don't miss my hair at all," Moon said. "And it grows really quickly."
At Locks of Love, the focus is on helping kids who have gone bald and feel embarrassed to go out in public to go on with the activities they normally enjoy. Lauren Kukkamaa, who works for the organization, believes that it is important for kids to live out their lives as normally as possible.
"Many times, a lot of children feel embarrassed by their baldness, " she said. "They have low self-confidence, so they may want to stop playing sports or going to summer camps. When they get the hair wigs, they feel confident to start doing these things again."
"For a donor, I think it's a very personal donation," said Kukkamaa. "You're giving of yourself. If you're looking for a way to get involved and give back, I think it's a great opportunity for someone."
Moon, who first donated her hair when she was 15 after she found out her father had cancer, said donating is a good way to make a difference.
"The best part is that it's helpful for someone and it does make a difference for patients who need the hair," she said.
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One of the reasons why Moon is glad to donate is that _ .
a: she needn't worry about how to style it
b: her hair could grow back very quickly
c: she looks more beautiful with short hair
d: she could earn extra money by doing it
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d
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[
"a",
"b",
"c"
] |
race
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M: Is that nice-looking straw hat light and strong?
W: Yes, you can wear it rain or shine.
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What are they talking about?
A: A raincoat.
B: A sunny day.
C: A lovely hat.
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C
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[
"A",
"B"
] |
dream
|
"TODAY is a dream comes true. I have always wanted to be a Grand Slam champion."
These are the words of Chinese tennis player Li Na after she became the first Asian woman to win a Grand Slam final in the French Open on June 4.
"People were saying I'm getting old. So this is a great success for such an old woman," the 29-year-old joked.
This is the way that Li usually fights doubts- by being humorous and sharp. "China's number one sister" is never a pushover .
She has a tattoo . She has dyed her hair many different colors. And, at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, she told her fans to "shut up" when they got too noisy in their support.
Li started to play tennis at the age of 6. She once recalled: "As a child, I felt sad because every day I had to wake up early to practice. After school I had to practice more. I didn't have time to play."
Luckily, the tough girl didn't give up, thus making history for Chinese tennis time after time.
Now the new champion is already thinking about winning another Grand Slam title. Her next stop is Wimbledon - the European grass court championship that starts later this month.
"When you have one title, naturally you will think about another," she says, not hiding her ambition.
"Chinese people are so lacking in confidence on the tennis court. If there is a person like me who can prove we can do it, the other young players in China will feel the same," she said.
|
Li Na is _ .
- a basketball player
- a table tennis player
- a tennis player
- a soccer player
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a tennis player
|
[
"a basketball player",
"a table tennis player",
"a soccer player"
] |
race
|
Teenager Jake Deham was skiing with his family in the USA when he fell over and lost one of his skis.His family didn't know that he had a problem.They kept on skiing.When they got to the foot of the mountain,there was no sign of Jake.
Jake couldn't find his ski anywhere.In the end,he decided to take off his other ski and walk down the mountain.But he couldn't work out the right way to go.
It was now getting dark and he was a long way from any place of safety.He knew that he might die that night in the cold temperatures.But Jake kept calm .At home,Jake watched a lot of programmes about living in difficult situations.He remembered the advice from these programmes and knew that he should build a hole in the snow.He made a hole and pointed it up the hill so the wind couldn't blow into it.Outside his hole,the temperature fell to a dangerous-15degCthat night,but inside it Jake was safe from the cold.
But he had to get down the mountain.The TV programmes always said,"If you are lost,you should find someone else's tracks through the snow and follow them.""I wanted to live my life."remembers Jake."So I got up and I found some ski tracks and I followed those."He walked and walked and finally he saw lights.Nine hours after he lost his ski,he found a team of worker who came to save him.He was safe!
His mum was very happy when she heard the news.Amazingly,Jake didn't even have to go to hospital.He got through the terrible experience without any injuries.
So,the next time someone says that watching TV is a waste of time,think of Jake.Sometimes TV can save your life!
|
Jake's parents didn't know that he was missing until _
a. they reached the foot of the mountain
b. they began to ski down the mountain
c. a team of workers found Jake
d. Jake lost on of his skis
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a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
Most parents hope that their children can be happy and successful. But do you know the most powerful way to encourage them to be so? The answer is to allow them to make their own decisions.
Different people have different ideas about children's decision making. Unfortunately , most parents make decisions for their children--what they wear, what they eat and what movies they watch. In fact, it's not good for children's growing.
Children should be allowed to make decisions when they are very young. But this doesn't mean they are allowed to do everything. For example, you shouldn't take your children into a convenience store and tell them they can have anything they want. They would be overwhelmed by the choices. But you can give them a choice among snacks. When children get older, expand the number of choices you give them. For example, allow them to decide the activities they want to take part in or when they decide to go to bed.
The next step is to get your children to think before they act. Ask themselves several important questions. First, why do I want to do this? Second, what are my choices? Third, what are the results of the actions? After the three questions, they are sure to have right decisions.
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From the passage we can learn _ .
* few parents make decisions for their children
* the passage wants to tell the kids how to be successful
* all children like snacks in the store
* the kids can learn about how to make decisions
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all children like snacks in the store
|
[
"few parents make decisions for their children",
"the passage wants to tell the kids how to be successful",
"the kids can learn about how to make decisions"
] |
race
|
Small reptiles in Texas can be brown or green on command, we call this
1: Sunscreen
2: Concealment
3: Social media
4: Cooling agent
|
2
|
[
"1",
"3",
"4"
] |
openbookqa
|
|
Two men were sitting together in a plane. They were on a long journey. One of the men was a businessman. The other was a farmer. They sat without talking for a while, then the farmer said,"Let's do something to pass the time."
"What do you want to do?" the businessman asked. "We can ask each other riddles." The farmer said,"You start.""Let's make the rules first," the businessman said. "That's not fair. You are a businessman with much knowledge. You know more things than I do. I am just a farmer."
"That's true." The businessman said. "What do you want we should do?" "If you don't know the answer to a riddle, you pay me $100. And if I don't know the answer, I'll pay you $50." The farmer said. The businessman thought about this, then he said, "OK. That's fair. Who will go first?"
"I will," The farmer said. "Here is my riddle. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?" The business man repeated the riddle, "What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies? Mm, that's a good one. I'm afraid I don't know the answer." He gave the farmer $100, then said, "Tell me the answer. What has three legs when it walks, but only two legs when it flies?""I don't know." The farmer said and gave him $50.
|
Why did the businessman agree to give more money if he lost?
1] He was better at playing riddle games.
2] He was interested in making riddles.
3] He thought he knew more than the farmer.
4] He made much more money than the farmer.
|
2
|
[
"1",
"3",
"4"
] |
race
|
To add petals to the fondant rose
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Which of the following best matches the statement above?
a. Rub the glue on the bottom of the base and then stick the circle onto the glue part of the base. keep repeating until the rose has as many petals as you would like it to have
b. Rub your wet finger on the bottom of the base and then stick the circle onto the wet part of the base. keep repeating until the rose has as many petals as you would like it to have
|
b
|
[
"a"
] |
piqa
|
There are two blocks. Lets call them A and B. Block A is above B. Block A has two big yellow triangles. A big black triangle is also touching the right edge of this block. To the right of, above and near to big yellow triangle number one is the big black triangle. Block B has a small yellow triangle. The small yellow triangle is below and to the left of a small blue circle.
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Which object is above a small yellow triangle? the black object which is touching the right edge of a block or the blue circle?
|
Both of them
|
[
"The black object which is touching the right edge of a block ",
"The blue circle ",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
Постоянното седалище на Европейския съд по правата на човека се намира в:
- Люксембург
- Страсбург
- Виена
- Брюксел
|
Страсбург
|
[
"Люксембург",
"Виена",
"Брюксел"
] |
reasoning_bg
|
|
About a year ago, a couple with three children moved into the apartment next door to mine. I never heard any noise from the children, but the parents were always yelling at the kids.
We often met in the hallway when we were coming or going. I always spoke, but the only answer I got was a "Hello" from the four-year-old girl.
One afternoon when I returned, they were just coming out of their apartment and the little girl was holding the door open for the others. I remained in the car doing unnecessary things. But when I looked up I saw the little girl was still holding the door open, waiting for me. I hurried as much as I could and thanked her.
I was really touched by her act of kindness. That afternoon I was at the K-Mart and I bought a white Teddy bear for her. The next day, there was a knock on the door and it was the little girl and her father. She was very proud of the bear and thanked me like I had never been thanked before.
Now when we meet in the hall, we all speak in a friendly manner. As time passes, I don't hear that yelling as often as before.
Last night we had about four inches of snow. I looked out at my car and wondered how I was going to keep my doctor's appointment. I went out to remove the snow. But when I opened my front door, I found my car was there with all the snow removed. You couldn't imagine how I felt at that moment. I thanked that family in my heart.
Isn't it amazing that a small kind act of a four-year-old girl could change so many things for the better? My guardian angel says that good things come from small acts.
|
Which of the following is CORRECT according to the passage?
1: Life must be very hard for the parents next door as they had a large family to support.
2: The children were very naughty and often made their parents angry.
3: The little girl's kind act changed the relationship between the writer and her family.
4: The writer put off the appointment with his doctor because of the heavy snow.
|
4
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3"
] |
race
|
a dark-skinned girl with black , ear-long hair in a green pullover and sleeveless brownish jumper is standing in a classroom
|
Is the green thing inside the girl?
A: Yes
B: No
|
B
|
[
"A"
] |
resq
|
American actress Marisa Tomei won an Academy Award for her work in the 1992 movie My Cousin Vinny. People laughed when they saw her film character telling a boyfriend that they need to get married. Why marriage? Because her biological clock is ticking and she wants a baby.
"Well I hate to bring it up because I know you got enough pressure on you already. But...we agreed to get married as soon as you won your first case(law case). Meanwhile, ten years later...my niece...the daughter of my sister is getting married. My biological clock is ticking like this (stomp, stomp, stomp). And the way this case is going...I ain't never getting married."
"Lisa, I don't need this. I swear to God I don't need this right now."
Using it this way, a biological clock means the time in a woman's life when she is able to bear children. In the not-so-distant past, most people thought that when a woman reached her 40s it was too late for her to have children. The time on her biological clock had run out.
Well, that has changed. These days some women are resetting their biological clocks. They are giving themselves more time to have children.
Make no mistake. Being a "Single Mother by Choice" is very different from younger women who find themselves pregnant, perhaps not by choice.
Generally speaking, single mothers by choice are older and well educated. They are usually financially secure and successful in their careers. So, they have the money. What they may not have is a partner.
This is the place in life where writer Kerry Reichs found herself several years ago. She says she did not plan to become a single mother. She says she just did not find the right partner.
"Well, I think I had a set of standards for the partner I was looking for and I didn't meet anyone that fit those standards. And, at 39 I found myself single, without children and I wanted them very much. So, I made the difficult decision that I could do this on my own.
|
According to the passage, what is a biological clock?
- It records when women need to bear children.
- It refers to a woman in her 40s.
- It refers to a women's certain life period.
- It's a clock made of biological matters.
|
It refers to a woman in her 40s.
|
[
"It records when women need to bear children.",
"It refers to a women's certain life period.",
"It's a clock made of biological matters."
] |
race
|
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