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Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou and other big cities are great places to live in. There are many interesting things to see and do. You can go to different kinds of museums, see all kinds of plays and films. You can also buy things from all over the world.
But there are serious problems in big cities, too. It's expensive to live there, and there are too many people in some places of big cities. Every student can study at good schools and receive good medical care . But sometimes these people can't find work or good places to live in. Also it is hard to keep the cities safe and clean.
Some people enjoy living in big cities, others do not. Before they move to a big city, they should think about the problems living there. | In big cities people can _ .
a) A, B and C
b) buy things from all over the world
c) go to different kinds of museums
d) see all kinds of plays and films
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | race |
We have three blocks, A, B and C. There is one medium yellow square in block A. Below block A we have block B which contains one medium black square. Below block A there is block C. It has one medium yellow square and a medium black square. The medium yellow square is below a medium blue square and the medium black square. The medium blue square is below the medium black square. | Which object is below a medium yellow square? the medium black square that is in block B or the medium black square which is in block C? | Both of them | [
"The medium black square that is in block b",
"The medium black square which is in block c",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
In the cosmic scheme of things, this was relatively minor. But very annoying.
I had met a woman. Actually, at 19, she was still a girl. I lived in Pittsburgh. She lived in London, Ontario. She was, to put it bluntly, hotter than hell. On top of that, she’s one of the sweetest, nicest people you were ever going to meet.
Needless to say, I was quite smitten, and quickly arranged to spend a week in London with her. When I showed up, she was wearing very interesting pajamas. At least for a few minutes.
Unfortunately, my two cats, who had never spent a night in my home without me being there, were, less than impressed when I didn’t show up by 5 PM the day I left, despite having arranged for one of my parents to come over each day to feed them and make sure they had water, etc. Playing with them was optional, but neither would show themselves during that week.
Nothing looked amiss on the first floor to Mom or Dad. The food was eaten, the water, apparently drunk, etc.
When I got home and went upstairs I found something quite different.
There was a trail of toilette paper strewn all over the hallway.
My pillow was in the bedroom door and shredded.
My alarm clock was on the floor. The power cord had been pulled from the wall and chewed through.
There were several…uhmmm… “presents” in the middle of the bed, where they had pulled the sheets back. Some of them were still wet.
I figure that trip cost me somewhere in the neighborhood of $1k to repair the damage.
So I did what any 24 year old would do when faced with that situation.
I cleaned up, went to bed, and went back to London a few weeks later. But I cat proofed the house first. (Yes, they still lived with me for another 12 years before passing away.)
Like I said, she was wearing very interesting pajamas when I got to London. At least for a few minutes. | how did the man feel after cleaning up? | Exhausted | [
"Not enough information",
"Relieved",
"Furious"
] | quail |
We have two blocks, A and B. Block A contains one medium black square. The medium black square is touching the bottom edge of this block. This block also has a medium blue square. Below the medium blue square is the medium black square. Block B is above block A. It contains three medium blue squares. Medium blue square number one is below medium blue square number two and a medium yellow square. Below medium blue square number three and the medium yellow square is medium blue square number two. The medium yellow square is below medium blue square number three. | Which object is below a medium blue square? medium blue square number three or medium blue square number one? | Medium blue square number one | [
"Medium blue square number three",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
Sleep is a basic human need, as basic as the need for oxygen. Getting a good night's sleep is not only directly related to how we feel the next day, but to our long-term health as well. However, many of us suffer from insomnia . Even more odf us report at least one night of restless sleep per week. This is a serious problem.
Well, how can we make sure that we rest well and stay healthy? Here are some suggestions.
If you can't sleep in the middle of the night, don't get up. The bright light will affect your body clock and worsen your insomnia. Stay in bed!
Avoid short sleep during the day, except for a brief ten to fifteen-minute sleep between 2:00 and 4:00 P.M.
Limit your time in bed to the average number of hours you 've actually slept per night last week. Don't try to make up for lost sleep. It can't be done.
Get regular exercise each day, but finish at least six hours before bedtime. Exercising in the evening can help keep you awake.
Take a hot bath for thirty minutes within two hours of bedtime. The bath will warm you, relax you, and make you feel sleepy.
Keep our bedroom dark, quiet, and well ventilated .
Keep a regular schedule seven days a week. Avoid sleeping late on weekends. Although it may feel good while you're doing it, sleeping late on weekend can lead to insomnia during the week.
Don't drink alcohol . Although, having a drink before bed makes you sleep, alcohol loses its effects after a while. The secondary effects of alcohol can wake you up during the second half of your night's sleep.
Keep the face of the clock in your bedroom turned away, and don't find out what time it is when you awaken in the night. | Which of the following is NOT advised for a good night's sleep?
- Don't drink alcohol before sleeping.
- Preventing the wind from blowing into your room.
- Don't exercise six hours before sleeping.
- Staying in bed after failing to sleep. | Preventing the wind from blowing into your room. | [
"Don't drink alcohol before sleeping.",
"Don't exercise six hours before sleeping.",
"Staying in bed after failing to sleep."
] | race |
There exist two blocks, called HHH and LLL. A medium purple hexagon and a little purple star are inside block HHH. West of another medium purple hexagon there is the little purple star. Block HHH covers medium purple hexagon number two. West of the shape which was to the west of medium purple hexagon number two is medium purple hexagon number one. Block LLL with a large star covers block HHH. A red star and a little purple hexagon are inside this block. The red object is west of the large object. South of the little purple hexagon there is the large object. | Where is medium purple hexagon number two relative to medium purple hexagon number one?
a) below
b) ntpp
c) near
d) right
e) ntppi
f) far
g) above
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"e",
"f",
"g"
] | spartun |
Museums
Skyscraper Museum
Wednesday - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Adults: $5
305-756-2385
Interested in tall buildings? Design? Then this museum is for you!!! Check the historical buildings and their special design right in lower Manhattan.
Madame Tussaud's Wax Museum
Sunday - Thursday: 10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Adults: $29 Students: $13
305-532-9623
The students in Manhattan had an exciting experience at Madame Tussaud's! They met hundreds of famous people at a discounted price! This museum is your chance to meet your idols and have a picture taken with them.
Bass Museum of Art
Tuesday - Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Adults: $8 The old / Students: $6
305-673-7530 http://www.bassmuseum.org
Enjoy European paintings, and sculptures. It also includes exhibitions of modern artists from different parts of the world. You will also enjoy visiting its beautiful museum shop and media center.
World Art Museum
Daily: 11:00 AM - Midnight (including holidays)
Cost: $15
305-532-9336 http://www.weam.com
Located in the heart of the South Beach Art Deco district, this museum shouldn't be missed! It is currently one of South Florida's hottest new attractions. | If your classmate is going to Bass Museum of Art with his grandparents, how much will they pay?
- $24
- $18
- $20
- $22 | $20 | [
"$24",
"$18",
"$22"
] | race |
We have three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block C is above A. Block A is to the left of B. Block A has one big blue triangle and a medium blue circle. A small yellow circle is also touching the bottom edge of this block. The small yellow circle is below and to the left of a medium yellow triangle. Above, to the right of and near to the medium yellow triangle is the big blue triangle. Block B contains two small black squares. Small black square number one is to the right of a big black square. This object is above small black square number two. It is above and to the right of a small blue square. To the left of small black square number two there is the small blue square. Block C contains one small blue triangle. | Which object is to the right of a medium yellow triangle? the big blue triangle or the big black square? | Both of them | [
"The big blue triangle ",
"The big black square ",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
Why is pink or purple a color1 for girls and blue or brown for boys?
The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color1 that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China, children are given money in a red envelope to bring good fortune in the New Year. For many nations, blue is a symbol of protection and religious beliefs. Greek people often wear a blue necklace hoping to protect themselves against evils .
People's choice of color1s is also influenced by their bodies' reactions toward them. Green is said to be the most restful color1. It has the ability to reduce pain and relax people both mentally and physically. People who work in green environment have been found to have fewer stomach aches.
Red can cause a person's blood pressure to rise and increase people's appetites . Many decorators will include different shades of red in the restaurant. Similarly, many commercial websites will have a red "Buy Now" button because red is a color1 that easily catches a person's eye.
Blue is another calming color1. Unlike red, blue can cause people to lose appetite. So if you want to eat less, some suggest that eating from blue plates can help.
The next time you are deciding on what to wear or what color1 to decorate your room, think
about the color1 carefully. | Which of the following would be the most proper title for the text?
* The Meaning and Function of Color
* Colors and Human Beings
* Colors and Personal Experiences
* The Cultural Meaning of Color | Colors and Personal Experiences | [
"The Meaning and Function of Color",
"Colors and Human Beings",
"The Cultural Meaning of Color"
] | race |
" Hey , " she muttered . Nobody ever really spoke to her anymore , ever since they found out she preferred soap operas over cartoons . And other , little things like that they considered weird . | What may happen to her when no one chose to talk to her again
1. She might take a long walk
2. None of the above choices .
3. She might commit suicide
4. She might buy new clothes
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
] | cosmos |
W: So, how long have you been hem?
M: Just a couple of days; actually, I am on a big journey. You know. I'm visiting the places of interest here. | What's the man doing?
* He's visiting a young people.
* He's traveling around.
* He's working in a hotel. | He's traveling around. | [
"He's visiting a young people.",
"He's working in a hotel."
] | dream |
W: Jack said he can give us a fide to the game.
M: Oh, good, then he does have his car. | What does Jack have?
- A car.
- A bike.
- A bar. | A car. | [
"A bike.",
"A bar."
] | dream |
W: How many holidays do you have in the U.S.?
M: Er, I'm not quite sure. I just know some.
W: For example?
M: Mmm..., Mother's Day, National Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, New Year's Day, and Valentine's Day.
W: Not bad. When does its National Day come? And the Valentine's Day?
M: The National Day comes on July 4th and the latter on February 14th.
W: Talking of the National Day, who is the Father of the state? Benjamin Franklin or George Washington?
M: George Washington, of course.
W: Besides Washington, who else is regarded as a great president?
M: Abraham Lincoln, I'm one hundred per cent sure. | Who is the Father of the state?
- Abraham Lincoln.
- George Washington.
- Benjamin Franklin. | George Washington. | [
"Abraham Lincoln.",
"Benjamin Franklin."
] | dream |
One spring it stopped raining in early March and didn't start again.
There was one very well-off bunny in the village who had a large burrow and lots of food saved up. He wasn't worried about the drought at all. The other bunnies, though, looked at the purple-red nettles withering in the fields and the mayweed that hadn't even flowered and wondered if they were going to have enough food to get them through the next winter.
The very well-off bunny was named Albertus, but everybody called him Big Al--at least they called him that when they were sure he couldn't hear them. Big Al was in fact a very large bunny with long, white, silky fur. He had lots of land that his parents had left to him, and he never let any of the other bunnies gather food there. The story was that Big Al had sat on the one bunny who tried to make off with some of his carrots until the small bunny begged for mercy. After Big Al let him up, the small bunny moved to another village.
One morning a dozen or more bunnies sat around the village square, licking the dew off the dried and wrinkled clover to quench their thirsts, and talking about the drought. There was still a bit of a cool breeze from Possum Creek, a mile or so away. Sophie Bunny, who was large and sleek, with a black circle around one eye, was there with her husband Lenny and their youngest, Ralph, who still lived at home with them.
"I don't mind telling you," Lenny said, "I'm getting a little scared by all this." Lenny was a small, tan bunny with buck teeth and big cheeks like a chipmunk.
"No need to be afraid," said the short, overweight Reverend Billy Bunny, the village's spiritual leader. "The Easter Bunny will provide." He sat, as he usually did, by the thick green hawthorn bush in the middle of the square--although the bush was neither as thick nor as green as it had once been. | Why was Lenny scared? | Because of the drought. | [
"Because big al sat on him.",
"Because he was not well-off.",
"Not enough information"
] | quail |
Hello, I'm Frank. I'm twenty-four years old. I live in Shanghai now. There are many tall buildings, big houses and busy streets in this city. My flat is on the eighth floor of a ten-floor building. There is a nice park. In the morning, there are many people doing exercise in it. My flat is small. It has no kitchen. There is only one bedroom. It looks nice and tidy. My favorite place is the balcony . I often sit on the balcony to have a rest .
I work in a restaurant on a busy street. It is a good place to meet friends and taste nice food. I'm always busy cooking food and making coffee for the customers . When I'm free, I'll help the waiters clean the chairs and tables. Sometimes I feel a little tired, but I'm happy here. | What is Frank's flat like?
- It's big and busy.
- It's big and tidy.
- It's small and busy.
- It's small and tidy. | It's small and busy. | [
"It's big and busy.",
"It's big and tidy.",
"It's small and tidy."
] | race |
What can be used for communication by animals?
a) Books
b) Electrical energy
c) Electromagnetic energy
d) Nails
e) Chemical messengers
f) Mechanical waves
g) Encoded information
h) Ice
| f | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"g",
"h"
] | qasc |
|
There is famous story about British poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge.He was writing a poem when he was interrupted by a knock at the door.
This was an age before telephones.Someone was delivering a message.When Colcridge got back to his poem, he had lost his inspiration.His poetic mood had been broken by the knock on his
door.His unfinished poem, which could otherwise have been a masterpiece, would now never be more than a fragment(,).
This story tells how unexpected communication can destroy an important thought, which brings us to the cell phone.
The most common complaint about cell phones is that people talk on them to the annoyance of people around them.But marc damaging may be the cell phone's disruption of our thoughts.
We have already entered a golden age of little white lies about our call phones, and this is by and large a healthy, productive development." I didn't hear it ring" or " I didn't realize my cell phone had shut off" arc among the lies we tell to give ourselves space where we're beyond reach.
The notion or idea of being unreachable is not a new concept-we havoc "Do Not Disturb" signs on the doors of hotel rooms. So why must we feel guilty when it comes to cell phones? Why must we apologize if we decide to shut off the phone for a while?
The problem is that we come from a long-established tradition of difficulty with distance communication.Until the recent mass deployment of cell phones, it was easy to communicate with someone next to us or a few feet away, but difficult with someone across town, the country or the
globe.We came to take it for granted.
But cell phones make long-distance communication common, and endanger our time by ourselves.Now time alone, or conversation with someone next to us which cannot be interrupted by a phone, is something to be cherished.Even cell phone devotees, myself usually included, can't help at times wanting to throw their cell phone away, or curse the day they were invented.
But we don't and won't, and there really is no need.All that's required to take back our private time is a general social recognition that we have the right to it.
In other words, we have to develop a healthy contempt for the rings of our phones.Given the case of making and receiving cell phone calls, if we don-t talk to the caller right now, we surely will shortly later.
A cell phone call deserves no greater priority than a random word from a person next to us.Though the call on my cell phone may be the one-in-a-million from Steven Spielberg-who has finally read my novel and wants to make it his next movie.But most likely it is not, and I'm better
off thinking about the idea I just had for a new story, or the pizza I'll eat for lunch. | According to the author, what is the most annoying problem caused by cell phones?
A) With cell phones it is no longer possible to be unreachable.
B) Cell phones interrupt people's private time.
C) People get so bothered by the cell phone rings that they fail to notice anything else.
D) People feel guilty when they are not able to answer their cell phones.
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
] | race |
While in college, Tim started to look for easy ways to make money. One of the opportunities he saw was gambling . He started learning about all forms of gambling. He got lucky enough to make $9,000, but sadly it didn't last long and over the next year he lost all of that money. It was at this point that Tim realized that he needed to stop gambling and focus on learning about finance.
One day, he was talking to one of his friends about creating a business, and his friend turned him onto Quick Sprout. So he started reading every blog post on Quick Sprout in the hope that he could learn about how to become a successful businessman and meet some people through Quick Sprout that he could partner up with.
A year ago Tim read a blog post on Quick Sprout about another businessman by the name of Timothy Sykes. Tim visited Timothysykes.com and learned about his Millionaire Challenge program that taught people how to buy and sell penny stocks . Tim thought it would be worth giving a try.
Tim spent the next few months learning from Timothy Sykes on how to trade stocks. After he felt that he had learned enough, he wanted to start trading. Within the first 6 months of using what he learned in the Millionaire Challenge program, he made over $40,000. At one point he even made $11,000 in 15 minutes.
Over the next 12 months Tim is on track to make even more money. So far things are looking good and he is already ahead of schedule. The Millionaire Challenge program has worked out so well for him and he is now starting to enjoy the finer things of life. | By visiting Timothysykes.com, Tim _ .
A] posted a blog he wrote on the website
B] knew how Quick Sprout developed
C] found a business opportunity
D] set up the Millionaire Challenge program
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | race |
Let Children Roam Free
Everyone agrees that playing outside keeps children thinner. The loss of opportunities for outdoor play is one of the main causes of childhood obesity. What is more remarkable is the growing evidence that children's mental health and emotional well-being are enhanced by contact with the outdoors, and that the restorative effect appears to be strongest in natural settings. Researchers are convinced of the depth of the connection between children's well-being and the environment, claiming that contact with nature may be as important to children as good nutrition and adequate sleep.
But now children seem to get less touch with outdoor activities. The root causes of the dramatic loss of children's freedom lie in changes to the very fabric of their lives over the last 30 years or so. The growth in road traffic, alongside poor town planning and shifts in the make-up and daily rhythms of families and communities, have left children with fewer outdoor places to go. These changes coincided with the "culture of fear": a generalized anxiety about all imaginary kinds of threats, even though children are statistically safer from harm now than at any point in human history.
These physical, economic and social changes and fears have been made use of by manufactures and advertisers, whose products and messages both reinforce the logic of keeping children virtual prisoners, and force us to compensate them in the only way our cash-rich, time-poor society seems to know: by spending money on them.
Government must bear some of the blame for keeping children prisoners indoor, through their promotion of planning policies that favour cars over communities and profit over people. The real planning crimes lie in housing companies occupying attractive parks and green spaces, and in town plans that force families to depend largely on their cars. There is no doubt that traffic danger, unlike stranger danger, is a real threat to children and a constant worry for parents.
Around 100 child pedestrians are killed every year, a figure that puts the UK near the bottom of Europe's child road safety league. It is no surprise that figures show a steady fall in children walking or cycling over the last twenty years, to the extent that while over 90% of children own a bicycle, just 2% cycle to school. Also, 30% of children aged eight to ten never play outside without an adult watching over them.
In a single generation, the "home habitat" of a typical eight-year-old----the area in which children are able to travel on their own- has shrunk to one-ninth of its former size. Health experts have even created a new word, "obesogenic", to describe those aspects of our lives that make us fat, and top of the list is the design of streets, towns and cities. | Children have less outdoor freedom nowadays because _ .
- of published safety statistics
- of fewer outdoor play areas
- it is easier to travel by car.
- more houses will be built | of fewer outdoor play areas | [
"of published safety statistics",
"it is easier to travel by car.",
"more houses will be built"
] | race |
One thing to emerge from the Downing Street meeting was Cameron’s appointment of the Conservative member of parliament Mike Weatherley to be his adviser on the subject. A spokesman for the BPI, the record industry trade body, said: “Mike Weatherley is a strong champion of copyright and the artists and creative producers it’s there to protect. We hope Weatherley’s influence and the prime minister’s endorsement of copyright will be brought to bear on the approach of the UK’s intellectual property office.” | Who is Mike Weatherly and what is his relation to the BPI? | He is a politician who is endorsed by the BPI | [
"He is a conservative businessman who is the head of the BPI",
"He is a resident of Downing Street who organizes meetings to oppose the BPI",
"He is a lobbyist who works for the BPI"
] | onestop |
Prehistoric life is preserved in rock when what covers the remains over time?
* Plant growth is reduced
* An amoebae
* Layers of sediment
* Single-celled organisms
* Loose soil
* Layers of fungus
* Layers of bone
* Layers of mucus | Layers of sediment | [
"Plant growth is reduced",
"An amoebae",
"Single-celled organisms",
"Loose soil",
"Layers of fungus",
"Layers of bone",
"Layers of mucus"
] | qasc |
|
Mr. and Mrs. Wu were fed up with their neighbor. He was always borrowing things from them.
"It's not right." Mr. Wu said to his wife one evening. "At some time or another that man has borrowed nearly everything we have. Almost every day he comes over to borrow something."
"You are quite right," his wife replied, "and most of the things he's never returned."
"What I want to know," her husband said, "is why he can't buy the things he needs like everyone else."
"Because people like us are foolish enough to lend him what he needs." she replied. "As long as we are willing to lend, he'll keep on borrowing."
"Then we'll never lend him anything again." Mr. Wu said. "The next time he asks to borrow something, I'll say no."
"We must have a good reason for saying no," his wire said, "and we must always try to be polite to him. We don't want to make an enemy of the man."
It was not long before their decision not to lend their neighbor anything ever again was put to the test.
The next morning there was a knock on the door.
Mr. Wu went to answer it.
Their neighbor was standing there. Mr. Wu knew he was going to ask to borrow something, and was ready to refuse him politely.
"Good morning," their neighbor said, "I'm sorry to trouble you, but I wonder if I could borrow your garden scissors."
"I'm sorry," Mr. Wu said, "but I'm afraid my wife and I will be using them today. We'll be spending all day working in the garden."
"Oh, ! see." the neighbor said, "In that case, may I borrow your golf clubs? You won't be needing them if you are working in the garden all day, will you?" | What did the neighbor do with most of the things he had borrowed?
A. He lent them to others.
B. He broke them.
C. He hid them.
D. He never returned them.
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
] | race |
Student Membership-----Cambridge Arts Cinema
Cambridge Arts Cinema is one of the art houses in Britain and home of the internationally celebrated Cambridge Film Festival. Since 1947 generations of students have discovered the wealth of world cinema. Now you too can make most of it and save money.
At the Arts you can...
* choose from up to 40 films a month
* see up to 8 premieres each month
* catch screenings when you like--we open early and close late
* increase your knowledge of film with our special events--each year we run seasons on various types of films and directors
* meet the filmmakers
What _ you _ get _ as _ a _ member:
* invitation to a preview screening
* PS1 off the standard prices(PS4.50/PS3.50)for any screening including special events
* your own copy of each cinema programme mailed free of charge
* a card with your own membership number
* 50% off membership to the Cambridge Darkroom Gallery
So what are you waiting for?Just fill in the form and return it either in person or by post to:
Box Office
Cambridge Arts Cinema
8 Market Passage
Cambridge CN2 3PF
It costs PS15 to join and your card can be used from 1st October 2011 to 30th June 2012.
Cinema Information:01223 572929 (24hr)
Box Office:01223 50444448. | How long will the membership for Cambridge Arts Cinema last?
a) Four months.
b) Nine months.
c) Eight months.
d) One year.
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
] | race |
To prepare a blackberry filling for galette. | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
- In a cup, place berries, lemon juice (fresh is better but bottled works in a pinch), sugar, and flour. lightly toss until the sugar and flour no longer clump.
- In a bowl, place berries, lemon juice (fresh is better but bottled works in a pinch), sugar, and flour. lightly toss until the sugar and flour no longer clump. | In a bowl, place berries, lemon juice (fresh is better but bottled works in a pinch), sugar, and flour. lightly toss until the sugar and flour no longer clump. | [
"In a cup, place berries, lemon juice (fresh is better but bottled works in a pinch), sugar, and flour. lightly toss until the sugar and flour no longer clump."
] | piqa |
How do you air dry a sweater inside?
- Lay the damp sweater completely flat on a drying rack or table. smooth out any wrinkles by pressing your hands flat down onto the sweater and moving your hand from side to side until the wrinkles are gone.
- Lay the damp sweater completely flat on a drying rack or table. smooth out any wrinkles by pressing your fists down onto the sweater and moving your fists from side to side until the wrinkles are gone. | Lay the damp sweater completely flat on a drying rack or table. smooth out any wrinkles by pressing your hands flat down onto the sweater and moving your hand from side to side until the wrinkles are gone. | [
"Lay the damp sweater completely flat on a drying rack or table. smooth out any wrinkles by pressing your fists down onto the sweater and moving your fists from side to side until the wrinkles are gone."
] | piqa |
|
A Frenchman went to a small Italian town and was staying with his wife at the best hotel there. One night, he went out for a walk alone. It was late and the small street was dark and quiet. Suddenly he felt someone behind him. He turned his head and saw an Italian young man who quickly walked past him. The man was nearly out of sight when the Frenchman suddenly found that his watch was gone. He thought that it must be the Italian who had taken his watch. He decided to follow him and get back the watch.
Soon the Frenchman caught up with the Italian. Neither of them understood the other's language. The Frenchman frightened the Italian with his fist and pointed at the Italian's watch. In the end the Italian gave up his watch to the Frenchman.
When he returned to the hotel, the Frenchman told his wife what had happened. He was greatly surprised when his wife pointed to the watch on the table. Now he realized that by mistake he had robbed the watch and it was the Italian's. | The Frenchman went to a small Italian town _ .
a: with his friend
b: with his wife
c: with an Italian
d: alone
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
] | race |
In Malsenia sales of classical records are soaring. The buyers responsible for this boom are quite new to classical music and were drawn to it either by classical scores from television commercials or by theme tunes introducing major sports events on television. Audiences at classical concerts, however, are continually shrinking in Malsenia. It can be concluded from this that the new Malsenian converts to classical music, having initially experienced this music as recorded music, are most comfortable with classical music as recorded music and really have no desire to hear live performances. | The argument assumes which one of the following?
- Classical concerts in malsenia are not limited to music that is readily available on recordings.
- The classical records available in malsenia are, for the most part, not recordings of actual public concerts.
- To sell well in malsenia, a classical record must include at least one piece familiar from television.
- The number of classical concerts performed in malsenia has not decreased in response to smaller audiences. | The number of classical concerts performed in malsenia has not decreased in response to smaller audiences. | [
"Classical concerts in malsenia are not limited to music that is readily available on recordings.",
"The classical records available in malsenia are, for the most part, not recordings of actual public concerts.",
"To sell well in malsenia, a classical record must include at least one piece familiar from television."
] | reclor |
Tonight at work , I found two of these inside : Baby Alligator Lizards ! They looked exactly like these , and were sooooo CUTE ! They were n't all that afraid of me either , which made them easy to catch . I found the first one near the door that connects grooming to treatment when i was about to start dry mopping . i was all like ' awwww awsome and cutness ! ' | Why am I feeling the way I 'm feeling ?
A) Those lizards are really disgusting .
B) Since I ca n't pet real alligators I would just have to make do with baby alligator lizards .
C) None of the above choices .
D) Those lizards scare the crap out of me .
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
] | cosmos |
To attract and remove fruit flies from a living space, | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
A: Leave a small bowl of fruit coated in vinegar in a bowl on a nearby counter.
B: Place a bowl of hot water, dish soap and apple cider vinegar on the counter.
| B | [
"A"
] | piqa |
Richard Branson, an English business magnate, has had great, global success. He is best known as the founder of Virgin Group, which consists of more than 400 companies.
So what, I asked, is his most important secret to success? His answer was simple: look for the best in other people.
Throughout his life he's never thought ill of other people. He looks for the best and praises them. Branson at times seems almost not human. He's too good at what he does. No, great. Nearly perfect. When he starts something, he is very likely to succeed. He has fallen out with others though, like anyone else. He is human. He told me:"Life is short and the world is much smaller than one realizes. You are going to come across people time and time again in the most surprising places ... As a leader it's even more important to be out there praising and encouraging people. If you do fall out with somebody in life, even if you think it was their mistake, give them a call. Befriend them. Go out to lunch with them."
The greatest leaders in the world have taught forgiveness. Perhaps the most extreme example is Nelson Mandela who invited his former prison guard to his inauguration and even had lunch with a man who in the past wanted him to be sentenced to death.
Life is too short. We are humans and sometimes we make mistakes and anger people. What defines us is not those who are able to avoid confrontation , but those who are able to deal with it. The human body is able to self-heal when we are cut. In that same manner, we must heal our past relationships.
Branson wins respect from those around him. A natural-born leader, he is always deep in thought and hungry for more; always one step ahead. And it was Richard Branson who taught me about forgiveness. | Richard Branson's success lies in his _ .
1: generosity
2: determination
3: judgment
4: efforts
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | race |
So , my nephew had his 8th birthday party last night ; my wife and I were in attendance . In his words , the party was AWESOME ! The food was AWESOME ! | What may happen before I saw my nephew ?
* We went to church .
* We went to work .
* We bought him a present .
* We went to the grocery store . | We bought him a present . | [
"We went to church .",
"We went to work .",
"We went to the grocery store ."
] | cosmos |
What do some parasitic creatures have special structures for?
* Making friends
* Produce offspring
* Sensory neurons
* Protect them
* Penetrate animals
* Building sheds
* Learning facts
* Resistance | Penetrate animals | [
"Making friends",
"Produce offspring",
"Sensory neurons",
"Protect them",
"Building sheds",
"Learning facts",
"Resistance"
] | qasc |
|
There are three blocks, A, B and C. A medium blue square is in block A. Block B is to the right of block A. It has a medium blue square and a medium yellow square. One medium black square is also in this block. Below the medium black square is the medium yellow square. The medium blue square is below the medium yellow square. This shape is touching the bottom edge of this block. This shape is below the medium black square. Finally, we have block C which is above block B. It has one medium blue square. | Which object is below a medium blue square? the yellow shape or the blue shape that is touching the bottom edge of a block? | Both of them | [
"The yellow shape",
"The blue shape that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
We have three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Two medium blue squares are in block A. Medium blue square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below medium blue square number two. To the right of block A is block B. It contains one medium black square. Above block A there is block C with a medium yellow square and one medium blue square in it. Below the medium blue square there is the medium yellow square. | What is to the right of the thing which is touching the bottom edge of a block? a medium black square or a medium blue square? | Medium black square | [
"Medium blue square ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
The following paragraphs each describe a set of seven objects arranged in a fixed order. The statements are logically consistent within each paragraph.
In a golf tournament, there were seven golfers: Joe, Eli, Ada, Mel, Eve, Rob, and Ana. Joe finished first. Mel finished second-to-last. Rob finished above Eve. Mel finished above Eli. Rob finished below Ada. Eve finished fourth. | Which of the following is true?
* Joe finished third.
* Eli finished third.
* Ada finished third.
* Mel finished third.
* Eve finished third.
* Rob finished third.
* Ana finished third. | Rob finished third. | [
"Joe finished third. ",
"Eli finished third. ",
"Ada finished third. ",
"Mel finished third. ",
"Eve finished third. ",
"Ana finished third."
] | logiclm |
Have you wondered why you have two eyes and why they are set close together on the front of your face? The reasons are simple and important to the way you see the rest of your world.
Your eyes are like two small cameras. A camera catches an image of an object and records it on film.Similarly,when you look at something,each eye takes in what it sees and sends this image to the back of the eyeball.Because your eyes are set close together,they view the world from about the same height but from slightly different angles. Working as a team, the eyes send the images to your brain, which puts them together into a single, centered image.
Seeing in stereo means seeing with two eyes working together,which is called stereoscopic sight.This allows you to view the world in three dimensions,or 3-D.Seeing depth helps you to judge the distance between you and the objects you see and to adjust to the changing angle at which you see something as you move closer to or farther away from it.If images are coming from only one eye, however,only two of these dimensions-height and width-can be perceived.A world seen with one eye is thus two-dimensional,as in a photograph.
Now consider why your two eyes are on the front of your face.Think of other animals with this same arrangement.They are all animals that hunt,like lions and wolves.Their eyes face directly in front of them.This provides a field of sight about 180 degrees wide,which is called binocular sight.On the other hand,animals that are hunted have eyes on the sides of the head,which provides nearly 360-degree field of sight.In order to stay alive,they need to see things coming from the sides and from behind.However,without stereoscopic sight,they have difficulty determining how far a danger is.
With sight both stereoscopic and binocular,humans share with animal hunters the ability to see from side to side and to accurately determine the distance.If you think it would be great to have another type of sight,perhaps with hundreds of tiny eyes like many insects do,think again! Each tiny insect eye sees only a tiny part.Besides,what if you needed glasses? Be glad for the eyesight that you have. | Stereoscopic sight is a result of having
a: hundreds of eyes,all seeing parts of an image
b: one eye on either side of the head,each seeing a different image
c: two eyes close to one another that work together
d: a three-hundred-sixty-degree field of sight
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
] | race |
Green Eyes is a book. It's about a lovely cat called Green Eyes. He is one year old. He is interested in everything around him. He lives in his big red box and greets spring, summer, autumn and winter--each with their special colours and feelings .The pictures of the book are beautiful, and the words are easy to read. Many people have different ideas about it. Here're some _ of the readers .
Hello Kitty: It is a great book about how a cat sees the seasons. I'm a teacher and I read it to my students every year when we study the seasons.
A Sweet Girl: I'm a little girl from America. I've got the book on my 12thbirthday this year. My parents buy it for me. I love it so much. I often read it before going to bed.
Warm Wind: I'm Jenny. I'm in the school reading club .We share our favourite book every Sunday. I share this book with other students in the club. They all like it. | What is Green Eyes?
* A bird
* A cat
* A lion
* A dog | A cat | [
"A bird",
"A lion",
"A dog"
] | race |
Gone with the Wind is a novel written by Margaret Mitchell, first published in 1936. It was popular with American readers from the onset and was the top American fiction bestseller in the year it was published and in 1937 on the row. As of 2014, a Harris poll found it to be the second favorite book of American readers, just behind the Bible. More than 30 million copies have been printed worldwide. The sales of Margaret Mitchell's novel in the summer of 1936, at the virtually unprecedented price of three dollars, reached about one million by the end of December. Because it was released in the era of the Great Depression and Mitchell worried the high $3.00 price would ruin its chance for success. Actually the book was a bestseller by the time reviews began to appear in national magazines.
Herschel Brickell, a critic for the New York Evening Post, praised Mitchell for the way she "tosses out the window all the thousands of technical tricks our novelists have been playing with for the past twenty years."
One criticism by literary scholar Patricia Yaeger, leveled at Gone with the Wind, is for its portrayal of African Americans in the 19th century South. Former field hands during the early days of Reconstruction are described behaving "as creatures of small intelligence might naturally be expected to do. Like monkeys or small children turned loose among treasured objects whose value is beyond their comprehension, they ran wild~either from wrong pleasure in destruction or simply because of their ignorance." In Gone with the Wind Mitchell is blind to racial oppression and 'the inseparability of race and gender" that defines the southern belle character of Scarlett, according to Patricia Yaeger.
Yet there are complexities in the way that Mitchell dealt with racial issues. Scarlett was asked by a Yankee woman for advice on who to appoint as a nurse for her children; Scarlett suggested a "darky", much to the disgust of the Yankee woman who was seeking an Irish maid, a "Bridget". African Americans and Irish Americans are treated "in precisely the same way" in Gone with the Wind, writes David O'Connell in his 1996 book, The Irish Roots of Margaret Mitchells Gone with the Wind. Ethnic slurs on the Irish and Irish stereotypes spread in every part of the novel, O'Connell claims, and Scarlett is not an exception to the insults. And apparently in the novel, the Irish American O'Haras were slaveholders whereas African Americans were held as slaves.
Speaking on the subject of whether Gone with the Wind should be taught in schools, James Loewen, author of Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong, says the novel should be taught in schools. Students should be told that Gone with the Wind presents the wrong view of slavery, Loewen states. Besides, the main complaint was that the racial slur "nigger" appears repeatedly in the novel. In the same complaint were several other books: The Nigger of the 'Narcissus', Uncle Tom's Cabin, and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn.
Another criticism of the novel is that it promotes plantation values. Mitchell biographer Marianne Walker, author of Margaret Mitchell & John Marsh: The Love Story Behind Gone with the Wind, is of the opinion that those who believe Gone with the Wind promotes plantation values have not read the book. Walker states it is the popular 1939 film that "promotes a false notion of the Old South". She goes on to add that Mitchell had no involvement in the production of the film. Perhaps the most enduring legacy of Gone with the Wind is that people worldwide would incorrectly think it was the true story of the Old South and how it was changed by the American Civil War and Reconstruction. The film version of the novel "amplified this effect". Scholars of the period have written in recent years about the negative effects the novel has had on race relations. | When Gone with the Wind was published, _ .
- the price of the book was too high for people then
- reading was more popular than anything else then
- it became the top bestseller all of the time
- American people were suffering financial problems | American people were suffering financial problems | [
"the price of the book was too high for people then",
"reading was more popular than anything else then",
"it became the top bestseller all of the time"
] | race |
Dave Smith is 12. He has a sister .Her name is Jenny .She is 8.
Dave has a dictionary .It is blue .The dictionary is in his black backpack .He has a computer game and he likes it .Jenny has a watch .It is red .She likes it very much. She has a good pencil case ,too .It's white . Her pencil ,ruler ,eraser and pen are in the pencil case. Her pencil case is in her yellow backpack. | ?
A] Dave's backpack is black
B] Dave is 8
C] Jenny has a sister
D] Jenny has a computer game
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
] | race |
A medium hexagon is within and a medium red pentagon is covered by a block called HHH. To the left-hand side of the medium red pentagon is the hexagon. A block called LLL exists in the image. A medium red pentagon is on the left side of a little red pentagon and is below a large grey pentagon. The medium red pentagon is within block LLL. The little thing is inside and touching block LLL. The large object is within block LLL. This shape is to the left of the little shape and is to the right of the medium red pentagon. Below this shape is the little shape. | What is the position of the little thing regarding the medium red pentagon in LLL?
1. far
2. front
3. right
4. above
5. ntppi
6. behind
7. left
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7"
] | spartun |
M: Are you OK, Lily? You don't look very happy.
W: Oh, David. I had an argument with mum again. I'm not getting enough pocket money.
M: How much do you get?
W: Five pounds a week.
M: That sounds reasonable to me.
W: Well, I'm 14 and if you are going to town shopping, you can never have enough money. Everything is so expensive.
M: But is it fair amount of money? Compare what your friends get.
W: Well, we all get the same. But I have to buy all my music things as well things for school and have hardly anything left to spend on clothes.
M: Right. Do you have to help around house?
W: Not really.
M: So you don't have to do anything for this pocket money.
W: Mum said if I did that I will never have time to do my school work.
M: Has she said you can have more pocket money when you are 15?
W: Well, Mum just says she'll decide when I'm ready to have more. And I've just got to wait.
M: Maybe you should sit down with her and say "How can I prove that I am old enough to get more?"
W: So, I should talk to her again.
M: Yes, but don't argue with her. Just discuss it calmly.
W: OK, thanks. | When can Lily have more pocket money?
- When she proves good at her school work.
- When she is mature in her mum's eyes.
- When she no longer argues with her mum. | When she is mature in her mum's eyes. | [
"When she proves good at her school work.",
"When she no longer argues with her mum."
] | dream |
It's a time when school,homework,active social lives and pare-time jobs keep teenagers busy from early in the morning until late at night.They are likely to try to make up for a lack of sleep by "sleeping in" on the weekends.Unfortunately,this causes irregular sleep and actually makes the problem worse.
Most teenagers are not able to fall asleep until late at night.Since many teens aren't sleepy until around 11 pm.but need to be at school by 7:30 or 8:00 am .They cannot get enough sleep .During puberty ,the biological clock in the brain naturally re-sets to a later time ,and this causes teens to fall asleep later.Then ,when it's time to get up ,a teen's body clock is likely to still be producing the night-time hormones .This makes it hard for them to feel active and energetic in the morning.
A growing body of research suggests that starting high school later improves attendance,achievements and grades.A few years ago in an important study ,test scores on the SAT college entrance exams in Edina,Minnesota jumped more than 100 points on average,when the morning school bell rang an hour later.Unfortunately,most schools are not set up to start later and fail to satisfy teen's sleep needs. | The study in Minnesota shows that starting morning school one hour later helps to _ .
* change teenagers' sleep needs
* make teenagers grow faster
* do more research on teenagers
* improve students' achievements | improve students' achievements | [
"change teenagers' sleep needs",
"make teenagers grow faster",
"do more research on teenagers"
] | race |
D is positioned in the top left corner of Q. J is upper right to X. The object P is positioned below and to the left of the object D. X is at the bottom of Q. | What is the relation of the agent X to the agent P?
A) lower-left
B) below
C) right
D) upper-right
E) above
F) upper-left
G) overlap
H) left
I) lower-right
| I | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G",
"H"
] | stepgame |
W: Stan, do you have a minute?
M: Oh, hi, Cathy. Sure. What's up?
W: Well, I've been meaning to talk to you about the situation in the office.
M: I'm not in there very often. It's so noisy that I can't work.
W: That's exactly what I'm getting at. We're supposed to be able to do our preparation in that office, but have you noticed? Jack constantly has students coming in and get help with his course.
M: We can't really ask him to stop having students come in for help, can we?
W: No, of course not. But I'm not able to do my work and neither are you. I imagine it's the same for the others in the office.
M: Hmm, could we ask for a kind of meeting room? When we have to talk to students, we could go to the meeting room.
W: Good idea. | Who are the speakers?
A: Clerks.
B: Teachers.
C: Students.
| B | [
"A",
"C"
] | dream |
Lifeguard, sportscaster, movie star, governor, president----there wasn't much Ronald Reagan didn't do in life.
"The world was a vast opportunity for him," Lou Cannon wrote in his biography of the former US president, who died on June 5,2004, aged 93.
Reagan's final years saw him fight a losing battle against Alzheimer's disease . But his positive attitude toward life has given hope to many people.
Born in 1911 to a poor family in a small town in Illinois, his father was a failed salesman who drank too much. It was in these difficult times, though, that Reagan developed the powerful optimism that would serve him so well. He always believed better times lying ahead, and this was reflected in his high school yearbook entry. "Life is one grand, sweet song, so start the music," he wrote.
As a teenager, Reagan spent summers working as a lifeguard at a local beach, saving 77 lives in seven years. He graduated from college in 1932 with a degree in economics and sociology. But America was still in the middle of the Great Depression, and jobs were hard to find. Reagan finally found work as a radio sports announcer and this road led him to Hollywood in 1937.
During the 20---year film career, he never became a leading star. As in his lifeguard days, Reagan loved to play the hero and only took the role of a bad guy once in more than 50 films.
A talented speaker who was always able to connect with his audience, Reagan became involved in politics in the 1950s. This popular touch led to him being elected the governor of California in 1967.
All the while Reagan was in California, he had his eye on the White House. In 1980, aged 69, he became the oldest man ever elected president.
He held office from 1981 to 1989, the first president to serve two complete terms after World War II. When he left, aged 77, he held the highest popularity rate of any retiring president in US history.
He remained positive even when he discovered he had an illness that would destroy him. "I will leave with the greatest love for this country of ours and eternal(optimism for its future,"he wrote. | When the writer of Reagan's biography says "The world was a vast opportunity for him," he really means that _ .
- Reagan could have done much better
- Reagan achieved much in his whole life
- Reagan was a very lucky man
- Reagan did much for America and the world | Reagan could have done much better | [
"Reagan achieved much in his whole life",
"Reagan was a very lucky man",
"Reagan did much for America and the world"
] | race |
I still remember the day when my mom said, "Let's get you some new clothes." You can imagine that to any little girl that would mean the world, but to me it meant the universe, because we were not very rich. After she said that, all I could think about was what kinds of clothes I would choose. To my surprise, my mom allowed me to pick out three dresses: a pink one, a blue one and a yellow one. The yellow one was my favorite.
I had a best friend named Seema, whose family was even poorer than ours. We played and studied together, and spent the best days of our childhood laughing at the silly stories we made up. I was excited to show her my three beautiful new dresses. She loved them all and was happy for me, but tearfully explained to me that her father could only afford to buy her clothes for her birthday. I felt sorry, and then did something that surprised even myself: I asked her to pick out one of my dresses for herself. To my disappointment, she picked up my favorite--the yellow one. Please remember, I was only seven years. My heart almost popped out of my chest. But as she held it against her body, and I saw how brightly she smiled, I stopped feeling any hurt. I told her it looked lovely on her.
I'll always remember Seema's smile, and how at that moment nothing mattered more. When you value your friendships, nothing else matters! We're still best friends today. | The author let Seema pick out one of her dresses because she wanted to _ .
1. exchange it with Seema's dress
2. make Seema become her best friend
3. show off her family's wealth
4. show her pity for Seema's family
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
] | race |
One morning last summer Joyce Andrews made some sausage sandwiches for her husband's lunch. There was one sausage left over. Mrs. Andrews didn't care for them herself, and so she gave the last one to Henry, their little dog, Henry ate it up quickly.
During the morning the dog got ill. He wouldn't stop shaking his head, and couldn't stand properly. Joyce thought, "He's eaten something that didn't agree with him. Maybe that sausage very bad..." she suddenly remembered her husband's lunch. She ran to the telephone and called Jim at office.
"Jim, I hope you haven't eaten any of those sandwiches yet."
"You have Two? Well, listen--don't eat any more. I gave Henry the last sausage, and new he's ill. Go to the doctor, Jim."
"What? You feel all right? No, Jim, don't take a chance with your health. I'm sure the sausages are bad. Please go..."
"Yes, Jim. Tell him about the dog. Get some medicine."
Jim came back at lunch time and went to bed. "I had a very unpleasant hour at the doctor" he told Joyce, "and the medicine made me very sick."
The next morning Jim was fine. Henry seemed quite fit again, too. At eleven o'clock milkman came with the milk.
"Morning, Mrs. Andrews," the milkman said "How's your dog this morning? I've been thinking about him..."
"Have you? Well, he seems all right now, but..."
"Yesterday morning he and I had I a little accident. He jumped up at me, and I dropped a bottle of milk on his head." | Why did Joyce telephone Jim?
- Jim's dog was badly ill.
- She thought the sausage would do harm to him
- Jim was ill and needed to go to the hospital
- She wanted him to come home for lunch | She wanted him to come home for lunch | [
"Jim's dog was badly ill.",
"She thought the sausage would do harm to him",
"Jim was ill and needed to go to the hospital"
] | race |
B is to the upper left of R. Object A is above object L and to the right of it, too. K and N are in a vertical line with N below K. L is directly north east of R. | What is the relation of the agent K to the agent B?
a) above
b) right
c) upper-left
d) overlap
e) upper-right
f) below
g) lower-left
h) left
i) lower-right
| i | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h"
] | stepgame |
A box named DDD covers a large green dimond. A white rectangle is behind and an orange rectangle is near to the green thing. The white rectangle is covered by box DDD. The orange shape is inside and touching box DDD. Over the white object there is this object. | Where is the white thing regarding the orange rectangle?
A: left
B: tppi
C: above
D: far
E: dc
F: below
G: near
| F | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"G"
] | spartun |
What tool might measure something in meters?
- A scale
- Microscope
- Bamboo
- A protractor
- Feet
- A ruler
- Biceps
- A thermometer | A ruler | [
"A scale",
"Microscope",
"Bamboo",
"A protractor",
"Feet",
"Biceps",
"A thermometer"
] | qasc |
|
Nothing earth shattering there . She also said she was glad we came and it was good to keep exposing Trudi to new places , which I agree with , but it was nice to hear since I was n't sure if we should have been there , seeing as how lots of people were doing it to help practice for championships . Met the GMO president and she held a door for me as I loaded Trudi . One of the audience members has been at some of the Bent clinics and told me " Just ride like you do with Bent . " | Why did the narrator decide to bring Trudi ?
1: To get her to be interested in striving for championships .
2: To get her used to fighting for championships .
3: To get her used to GMOs .
4: To get her used to areas .
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | cosmos |
There exist three boxes, called one, two and three. A medium orange apple is within box one. Box one covers a medium green apple. A medium green apple is inside and touching box two. Box one is south of box three. West of this box is box three. To the south of, farther from and west of this box is box two. Box three covers a medium orange apple. | Where is the medium green apple covered by box one regarding the medium green apple covered by box two?
- front
- above
- far
- behind
- right
- ntpp
- tpp | right | [
"front",
"above",
"far",
"behind",
"ntpp",
"tpp"
] | spartun |
Paperback: 264 pages
Publisher:. Sams (March 29,2005)
ISBN: 0672327627
Product Dimensions: 8.4x5.5x0.6 inches
OVERVIEW
This book offers straightforward practical answers when you need fast results. By working through each 10-minute lesson, you'll learn what you need to begin to use the PHP scripting language to make your websites interactive and dynamic.
REVIEW
When I first laid eyes on this book and its title, Teach Yourself PHP in 10 minutes, my first thought was that I was going to see this! So I opened it up and figured I'd look through it for ten minutes and see what would hit me. Well, 10 minutes turned into 20, 20 into 30 and 30 into a valuable resource that sits on my desk.
Not only are the lessons within brief, but they are very easy to understand, well presented and very easy to understand for the beginner. Each lesson comes with tips to point out shortcuts, cautions to help you avoid common mistakes and notes to additional infomation. This book can be used in two ways, as a reference or as a complete tutorial on PHP basics. That alone is something that is very rare in teaching type books these days.
Some of the more valuable and informative lessons will take you into the areas of:
--Strings and variables
--Processing HTML forms
--Controlling and filtering data
--User authentication
--Cookies and sessions
--Security practices
--Configuring PHP and more!!!
The book is pretty basic for experienced PHP coders, but for new or intermediate users this book is worth more than the small $19.99 CAN suggested price. Although the cover suggests it covers PHP 5.0, the coding found within also applies to PHP 4.X
CONCLUSION
This book completely surprised me with its value and does indeed teach you in ten minutes what other books claim to do in 24 hours. Full marks to author Chris Newman for this handy guide. | What is the book about according to the passage?
- How to make a website interactive and dynamic.
- How to do things in ten minutes.
- How to deal with all kinds of problems.
- How to configure PHP and more. | How to make a website interactive and dynamic. | [
"How to do things in ten minutes.",
"How to deal with all kinds of problems.",
"How to configure PHP and more."
] | race |
Classes resumed Thursday for the students of a school in Newtown, Conn, where a gunman last month killed 20 children and 6 adults in the second-largest school shooting in U.S. history.
With their school still being treated as a crime scene, more than 400 students of Sandy Hook Primary School attended classes in neighbouring Monroe.
Returning students, teachers and administrators were met by a large police presence outside their new school. Several officers guarded the entrance and checked IDs of parents dropping off children.
Law-enforcement officers guarding the new school called it "the safest school in America."
Students found the same chairs and desks, when possible. Their classroom walls were painted the same colours and hung with the same pictures. Other details, such as the location of bookshelves and cubby holes, were replicated as much as possible.
The school district said parents who wanted to be close to their children were welcome to visit and stay in classrooms or an auditorium.
Newtown superintendent Janet Robinson said officials would do their best to make the students feel at ease.
"We will be doing a normal day." She said. | Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
A. The school children's parents are not allowed to stay with their children in school.
B. The students have resumed classes in a new school.
C. The officials will do their best to make the students feel at ease.
D. A shooting crime happened in an American primary school.
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
] | race |
One block named AAA exists in the image. A big black triangle and a small blue circle are in block AAA. In front of the small thing is the triangle. | Is any object behind the big black triangle?
- No
- Yes | Yes | [
"No"
] | spartun |
There are three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. There is a medium yellow square in block A. This block also has a medium black square. The medium yellow square is below the medium black square. Then, there is block B which has two medium yellow squares. Medium yellow square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below medium yellow square number two. Block C is above block B and below block A. It contains one medium black square. | Which object is below a medium yellow square? the medium black square that is in block A or the medium black square which is in block C? | The medium black square which is in block c | [
"The medium black square that is in block a",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
Bird Talk includes everything you need to know to help keep your bird healthy and active.Get important information on bird healthcare and nutrition,step-by-step training and caging tips. Readers also enjoy color1ful photos,entertaining stories,and a centerfold poster in each monthly issue.
Issues per year:12 Our price:$ 13.99 Cover price:$ 47.88
Art on Paper is a bimonthly art magazine devoted to works on paper. Offering a balanced range of media and historical periods. Art on Paper presents current information about exhibitions and the marketplace. Each issue contains news and announcements,reviews of current and recent museum and gallery exhibitions,as well as limited-edition prints.
Issues per year:6 Our price:$ 45.00 Cover price:$ 80.00
Disney Adventuresis for children aged 7 to 14 who are eager to learn.This wacky and. exciting magazine focuses on fun and action-packed adventure covering the world of entertainment, comics, Sports, technology, and weird science.
Issues per year:10 Our price:$ 14.95 Cover price:$ 29.90
Mother Earth News is a country lifestyle publication dedicated to helping readers with the how-to information of home building and home improvement.Topics include building, gardening,homesteading, do-it-yourself,kitchen and so on.
Issues per year:6 Our price:$ 18.00 Cover price:$ 23.70 | Which of the following is the most expensive according to the cover price?
1) Bird Talk.
2) Disney Adventures.
3) Art on Paper
4) Mother Earth News
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | race |
The Tujia dog is a small hairless beast that lives only in the southern United States. Before humans settled in the southern United States, Tujia's natural enemies were not strong, so Tujia prospered in the southern United States. When humans began to hunt them, Tujia dogs became extinct Therefore, it must be that people's minefields have caused its extinction. | Which of the following, if true, has most severely weakened the reasoning above?
- While humans settled in the southern united states, they also brought new species that may be natural enemies of tujia dogs.
- Since the first humans settled in the southern united states, tujia dogs have remained in some parts of the southern united states for about 300 years
- Some breeds of tujia dogs run faster than leopards
- In the southern united states people hunt another mammal that is easily preyed by natural enemies but has never been extinct | While humans settled in the southern united states, they also brought new species that may be natural enemies of tujia dogs. | [
"Since the first humans settled in the southern united states, tujia dogs have remained in some parts of the southern united states for about 300 years",
"Some breeds of tujia dogs run faster than leopards",
"In the southern united states people hunt another mammal that is easily preyed by natural enemies but has never been extinct"
] | logiqa |
Jointly dangerous behavior means that two or more perpetrators have jointly performed an act that endangers the safety of others and caused damage, but cannot actually identify the perpetrator. | which of the following are common dangerous behaviors?
- Zhang and his friends were traveling together. the three men alternated driving. a car accident occurred on the way. li was seriously injured. fortunately, zhang and his wife were not in the way.
- Xiaoming, xiaojun and xiaogang play a stone-throwing game together to see who throws it further. a small stone thrown hits xiao hong who is playing in the distance, causing xiao hong to break his blood.
- Lao li travels to other places for business. old classmates who have not seen him for a long time host a banquet to welcome him. everyone pushes a cup to change a cup. lao li is so drunk that he wakes up the next morning.
- Wang and zhao partnered for theft and homicide. the negative case is fleeing. the police carefully investigated and carefully controlled the patient. they finally arrested them in one fell swoop. | Xiaoming, xiaojun and xiaogang play a stone-throwing game together to see who throws it further. a small stone thrown hits xiao hong who is playing in the distance, causing xiao hong to break his blood. | [
"Zhang and his friends were traveling together. the three men alternated driving. a car accident occurred on the way. li was seriously injured. fortunately, zhang and his wife were not in the way.",
"Lao li travels to other places for business. old classmates who have not seen him for a long time host a banquet to welcome him. everyone pushes a cup to change a cup. lao li is so drunk that he wakes up the next morning.",
"Wang and zhao partnered for theft and homicide. the negative case is fleeing. the police carefully investigated and carefully controlled the patient. they finally arrested them in one fell swoop."
] | logiqa |
There are three blocks, A, B and C. Block A has two big yellow squares. Big yellow square number one is to the left of a small yellow circle. It also has a big black square. It also contains a medium black triangle. It also contains one big yellow triangle. This object is to the left of big yellow square number two and the small yellow circle.. To the right of big yellow square number two there is the medium black triangle. Block B is to the right of block A. It contains a big yellow circle, a medium black square and a big blue triangle. Near to, below and to the left of the big blue triangle there is the big yellow circle. The medium black square is to the right of and below the big blue triangle. To the right of block B there is block C with one medium black square and a small blue square in it. The small blue square is touching the top edge of this block. The medium black square is near to, to the left of and below the small blue square. | Which object is to the left of a medium black square? the small blue square that is touching the top edge of a block or the big yellow circle? | The big yellow circle | [
"The small blue square that is touching the top edge of a block ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
If kids experience aging what will do?
- Become adults
- Hatred
- Distracting
- Open door
- Wonder about | Become adults | [
"Hatred",
"Distracting",
"Open door",
"Wonder about"
] | commonsenseqa |
|
How to remove the drumstick from a whole chicken?
- Use a sharp knife, first press the knife point against the hip joint and press down to remove the thigh and drumstick, then press down firmly at the meeting point to sever the drumstick
- Use a blunt knife, first press the knife point against the meeting point to sever the drumstick then press down firmly at the hip joint in order to remove the thigh and drumstick | Use a sharp knife, first press the knife point against the hip joint and press down to remove the thigh and drumstick, then press down firmly at the meeting point to sever the drumstick | [
"Use a blunt knife, first press the knife point against the meeting point to sever the drumstick then press down firmly at the hip joint in order to remove the thigh and drumstick"
] | piqa |
|
Today is Sunday, March 20. We, sixteen boys and seventeen girls, go to school early, but we have no lessons. Our teacher takes us to the zoo. We are very excited about the trip. We get on a bus, it goes fast and at half past nine we get there. How beautiful the zoo is! There're a lot of trees, some hills, and a big lake. The sun is shining and the flowers are coming out. There are all kinds of animals in it, elephants, monkeys, birds, fishes and many other animals. The birds are singing in the trees and the fishes are swimming in the lake. We like to watch monkeys. They are playing on the hill or having oranges, apples and bananas. There are many rules in the zoo. We mustn't do this and we mustn't do that. But we all have a good time. At one in the afternoon we leave the zoo. | The weather is _ today
A: windy
B: sunny
C: cloudy
D: rainy
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | race |
Once upon a time there was a wise man that used to go to the sea to do his writing. He had a habit of walking on the beach before he began his work.One day he was walking along the shore.As he looked down at the beach,he saw a human figure moving like a dancer.He smiled to himself at the thought that someone would dance on the beach.So he began to walk faster to catch up.As he got closer, he saw that it was a young man and the young man wasn't dancing,
but instead he was reaching down to the shore,picking up something and very gently throwing it into the ocean.As he got closer, he called out,"Good morning! What are you doing?" The young man paused,looked up and replied,"Throwing starfishes in the ocean."
"I guess I should have asked,why are you throwing starfishes in the ocean?"
"The sun is up and the tide is going out,And if I don't throw them in,they'll die."
"But, young man,don't you realize that there are miles and miles of beach and starfishes all
along it.You can't possibly make a difference!"
The young man listened politely.Then he bent down,picked another starfish and threw it into the sea,and said,"It made a difference to that one."There is something very special in each and every one of us.We have all been gifted with the ability to make a difference.And if we can know that gift,we will gain through the strength of our vision the power to shape the future.
We must each find our starfish.And if we throw our starfish wisely and well,the world will be better. | One day, the wise man saw a young man_.
A: picking up starfishes for sale
B: trying to save as many starfishes as possible
C: walking with a dancer
D: dancing along the beach with starfishes
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
] | race |
On behalf of the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT), I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for conserving electricity during this period of continuous hot, dry weather in Texas.
At ERCOT, we have been working around the clock to keep the electricity flowing, making sure you have the resources you need to stay productive and well this summer. While we are always charged with making sure you have adequate electricity, this summer has caused a particularly serious challenge to the electric grid .
Because the heat has been sustained over the entire state with little or no rain or cloud cover, the strain on the electric grid has been greater than ever before. In Dallas and Austin, we are beating all-time records for triple-digit heat. We have hit three all-time demand peaks in the last two weeks alone, meaning we've used more electricity on three days this summer than on any other day in the history of ERCOT, which covers most of Texas.
Additionally, Texas is experiencing economic and population growth while much of the rest of the country is not. All of these factors are contributing to very high energy usage this summer.
As you probably read in your newspaper or saw on the news, ERCOT has issued appeals for conservation across the state this August. We have encouraged businesses and residential customers to help us save electricity between the critical hours of 3 and 7 p.m.
For instance, turning off unnecessary lights, appliances and electronic equipment can help conditions significantly.
Conservation efforts help us avoid statewide rotating outages and keep your lights on and air-conditioners running. Conservation not only keeps power and cool air flowing to every citizen, it ensures that uninterrupted power flows to critical care customers, who are easily harmed in the extreme heat.
While ERCOT has not called for rotating outages this summer, it is important to remember that we only carry out these orderly, temporary outages to prevent a catastrophic collapse of the electric grid. As you may remember from the Northeast blackout a few years ago, once a grid failure occurs, it can take days to restore power to all consumers. Your conservation efforts help us prevent this from happening.
While ERCOT always carries reserves, our power supply is not unlimited. With your help and conservation efforts, though, we can keep residents and businesses healthy and productive this summer. | We can know from the passage that _ .
A] the residents of Texas don't like hot, dry weather
B] more electricity has been consumed this summer than in any other summer
C] it takes weeks for the grid to return to normal once it fails
D] a grid failure occurred in the Northeast several years ago
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | race |
There exist three blocks, named HHH, LLL and KKK. A little red hexagon is inside and touching and a medium red star is within block HHH. South of the medium red star is the little red hexagon. Block LLL has a medium red hexagon and covers a little red pentagon. The medium red hexagon is to the north of the little red pentagon. A large purple hexagon is within block KKK. Block KKK contain a little purple star, a little red hexagon and a large grey pentagon. West of the large grey pentagon there is the little red hexagon. Close to the large purple hexagon there is the large grey pentagon. | What is the position of the little red pentagon relative to the medium red hexagon?
a) behind
b) ntppi
c) near
d) right
e) dc
f) below
g) above
| f | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"g"
] | spartun |
Statistics reveal that more collisions between bicycles and motor vehicles occur on roads having specifically designated bicycle lanes than on roads having no such lanes. Hence, adding such lanes to existing roads is unlikely to enhance the safety of bicyclists. | The argument is most vulnerable to criticism on the grounds that it
- Overlooks the possibility that injuries sustained by bicyclists in accidents on roads with bicycle lanes are as serious, on average, as those sustained by bicyclists in accidents on roads without such lanes
- Takes for granted that any road alteration that enhances the safety of bicyclists also enhances the safety of motorists
- Concludes that adding bicycle lanes to roads will fail to enhance the safety of bicyclists on the grounds that only some roads that currently have such lanes are safe
- Fails to address the possibility that there are more bicyclists riding on roads with bicycle lanes than there are riding on roads without such lanes | Fails to address the possibility that there are more bicyclists riding on roads with bicycle lanes than there are riding on roads without such lanes | [
"Overlooks the possibility that injuries sustained by bicyclists in accidents on roads with bicycle lanes are as serious, on average, as those sustained by bicyclists in accidents on roads without such lanes",
"Takes for granted that any road alteration that enhances the safety of bicyclists also enhances the safety of motorists",
"Concludes that adding bicycle lanes to roads will fail to enhance the safety of bicyclists on the grounds that only some roads that currently have such lanes are safe"
] | reclor |
Object X is above object P and to the left of it, too. P is sitting at the 3:00 position to H. Q is on the right side to X. H is above R and to the right of R. The object R and D are there. The object R is below and slightly to the right of the object D. | What is the relation of the agent P to the agent Q?
a. upper-right
b. left
c. above
d. lower-right
e. below
f. right
g. lower-left
h. overlap
i. upper-left
| e | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
] | stepgame |
We have three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block A is above and B is to the right of C. Block A contains a big black circle. Block B contains a medium black square, one small blue circle and one big blue square. The medium black square is below the small blue circle and the big blue square. The small blue circle is to the right of, below and near to the big blue square. And block C has one small black circle. It also has a medium black square. The medium black square is to the right of the small black circle. | Which object is to the right of a small black circle? the small blue circle or the big black circle? | The small blue circle | [
"The big black circle ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
You've bought what you need. The grocery cashier asks, "Will that be paper or plastic? You reply "Plastic, please."
This seems like a simple question and there are plenty of reasons we choose plastic: easier to carry, lighter than paper bags, possibly less damaging to the environment, less expensive to the shop owners, able to be used as trash bag, and so on. There are different opinions on plastic and paper. Now let's follow the travels of 3 plastic bags. It begins at the grocery store with the customer's choice.
Plastic Bag 1: As the waste engineer come by and pick up the trash, the first plastic bag falls out. It sits on a small street for a couple of hours until a car comes along and takes it down to the road. Then a gust of wind blows it across the road, then another car, then another gust of wind finally makes its way to the beach. Water fills the plastic bag and makes it look like a jellyfish. A seal swims by, thinking it looks very interesting, and swallowed it. The plastic bag may stay in the seal's stomach for months, maybe years. You see, our lovely animals have been living thousands of years in a world where everything can be eaten.
Plastic Bag 2: This bag does make its way to landfill . Before they have a chance to cover up the thousands of pounds of daily waste, a strong wind comes up and blows these plastic bags out of the landfill. Once the wind stops, workers will be sent to collect thousands of bags around. But they can't possibly get them all. So our little bag continues his adventure getting caught in trees, eaten by birds or making its way to our lakes or rivers.
Plastic Bag 3: The last bag also blows away but is caught in a landfill where it sits for many years, as all the trash is wrapped in a big plastic bag, making natural degradation impossible. Although workers do much work to make sure water and air system won't be polluted, some do. Guess what, plastic bags are made from petrol, a harmful waste material, which in one way or another makes its way to the environment.
Another problem with putting plastic bags in out trash is that our landfills for most cities may be filled in about 20 years. More importantly, since we are running out of land to build homes, you might have the pleasure of one day living on top of your plastic bags!
One of the best suggestions is not to use a bag at all or bring your own cloth bags. If you must, please choose paper bags, which, though not suggested, can be eaten by animals. And there are more opportunities recycle paper bags. It does take a little extra effort. But please have a thought about the little seal next time you say, "Plastic please." | According to the passage, what is NOT the reason for a customer to choose plastic bags?
a. He can save money for plastic bags are cheaper.
b. He can use plastic bags to carry trash later.
c. He finds paper bags heavier than plastic bags.
d. He finds plastic bags more convenient to carry.
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | race |
Yesterday Jon and I worked on cleaning up his Eagle Talon so that we could put it up for sale . So we have placed it on three different websites now to try and sell the damn thing so that we can pay off the Cougar . We are also getting a new bed they finally came out yesterday to look at it . I have a few spots I had to work on cleaning out before they will come do it but I am pretty sure I got them I will look later today . | What happened after cleaning the talon ?
A) We cleaned off the spots .
B) We sold it .
C) We figured out how to list it online .
D) None of the above choices .
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
] | cosmos |
There exists one block named AAA. A medium triangle is covered by block AAA. Block AAA covers a big blue circle and has a small circle. The triangle is to the north of the blue object. South of and west of the small circle is this shape. | Is a big blue circle to the south of any small circle?
- No
- Yes | Yes | [
"No"
] | spartun |
Last summer Jenny and her friends had a bus trip to New York. She felt very relaxing on the way. They visited a museum. But it's really crowded there and the display were not interesting at all. They went to different restaurants to have dinner. Some food was quite delicious, but Jenny thought the fast food was terrible. When the weather was fine, they went to the beach to swim. The sea was beautiful and they had a good time. | They ate dinner _ .
A) in a restaurant
B) at home
C) in their friend's house
D) in the museum
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
] | race |
It's important to learn about protecting our environment. Here is a 5R rule for us:
1. Reduce
If you want to reduce waste, you should use things wisely. Millions of trees are being cut down to make paper. If everyone uses a little paper carelessly and throw it out, soon we would not have any trees left. Other things are also being wasted, and people don't know what to do with the waste in big cities. So it is necessary to reduce the waste
2. Reuse
You should always think of reusing the usable things before throwing them out. Give your clothes you do not use or the ones which are too small to the poor. With a family, you may pass on such clothes to younger brothers or sisters.
3. Recycle
Bottles, cans and paper can easily be recycled. By doing so, we save lots of time and money. For example, coke cans are sent to a factory, where they are smashed flat and melted and the melted things are made for new coke cans.
4. Recover
When you buy a box of apples, there may be a few rotten apples. You have two choices: one is to throw the whole apple away, or you could cut off the rotten parts and eat the good parts. In this way, you are recovering the eatable parts of food.
5. Repair
If one of the legs of your table is broken, you can repair it instead of throwing it away. If you want to change for better ones, It is better for you to sell the old things or give them to other people who can use them after doing some repair. It is true that North America is a "throw-away" society . But the time has come to change our way of life so that we can protect our environment. Every one of us should try our best. | Which of the following is true?
- More things are wasted in developed countries than in developing ones.
- If we waste less, we can save more resources of nature.
- Recycling is the best way to save resources.
- We will have no resources of nature unless we can do with the waste. | Recycling is the best way to save resources. | [
"More things are wasted in developed countries than in developing ones.",
"If we waste less, we can save more resources of nature.",
"We will have no resources of nature unless we can do with the waste."
] | race |
Three blocks, called HHH, LLL and KKK exist. North of and farther from block LLL is block KKK. Block HHH with a medium grey hexagon is in this block. A medium red hexagon is in block HHH. This thing is to the north of and another medium red hexagon is south of the medium grey hexagon. Block HHH covers medium red hexagon number two. Block LLL has a medium purple hexagon and covers another medium purple hexagon. South of medium purple hexagon number one is medium purple hexagon number two. A medium red hexagon is covered by and a medium grey hexagon is in block KKK. The medium red hexagon touches the medium grey hexagon. | Is any medium object to the south of any block?
- Yes
- No | Yes | [
"No"
] | spartun |
We left there , stopped by the house to wait on my sister , and then made our way to Steph 's , where we were having the party . Almost everyone came , and I had SUCH a good time ! It totally made up for last year 's debaucle . And now I am another year older , at the official start of my mid-20 's . | What type of party did they attend ?
1) None of the above choices .
2) It was a birthday party .
3) It was an anniversary party .
4) It was a graduation party
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
] | cosmos |
In a country, the incidence of theft rose sharply after the legal restrictions on the sale of unlocking equipment were relaxed 10 years ago. Since legally purchased unlocking equipment is used in most theft cases, strict restrictions on the sale of the equipment are reintroduced Will help reduce the incidence of theft in the country. | which is the strongest support for the above discussion?
* The country's overall crime rate has increased dramatically over the past 10 years
* Stricter penalties for those charged with the theft introduced 5 years ago have little effect on the country's theft rate
* Reintroducing strict restrictions on unlocking equipment will not prevent law enforcement from using such equipment
* Most unlocking equipment used in the country is fragile and usually breaks and cannot be repaired after several years of purchase | Stricter penalties for those charged with the theft introduced 5 years ago have little effect on the country's theft rate | [
"The country's overall crime rate has increased dramatically over the past 10 years",
"Reintroducing strict restrictions on unlocking equipment will not prevent law enforcement from using such equipment",
"Most unlocking equipment used in the country is fragile and usually breaks and cannot be repaired after several years of purchase"
] | logiqa |
To survive in the wilderness. | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Light a fire during the night to chase away wild animals.
* Ensure you have water and food. | Ensure you have water and food. | [
"Light a fire during the night to chase away wild animals."
] | piqa |
Young people and older people don't always agree. They sometimes have different ideas about living, working and playing. But in one special programme in New York State, adults and teenagers live together in a friendly way.
Each summer 200 teenagers and 50 adults live together for eight weeks as members of a special work group. Everyone works several hours each day. They do so not just to keep busy but to find meaning and enjoyment in work. Some teenagers work in the woods or on the farms near the village. Some learn to make things like tables and chairs and build houses. The adults teach them these skills.
There are several free hours each day. Weekends are free, too. During the free hours some of the teenagers learn photo taking or painting. Others sit around and talk or sing. Each teenager chooses his own way to spend his free time.
When people live together, rules are necessary. In this programme the teenagers and the adults make the rules together. If someone breaks a rule, the problem goes before the whole group. They talk about it and ask, "Why did it happen? What should we do about it?"
One of the teenagers has this to say about his experience, "You stop thinking only about yourself; you learn to think about the group." | All the members work some time every day mainly to _ .
1) learn new skills of farming;
2) get used to the life on the farms
3) find value and pleasure in work
4) lead a busy life.
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | race |
High can be visually represented by
1) Valleys
2) Mountains
3) Basins
4) Deep sea
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
] | openbookqa |
|
I got up before 6 am , fed the cats , turned on the computer and paid a bill . I updated stuff just a little and then started getting ready for work . I left the house at 7:32am and got in a line of cars on 132nd Ave SE . There was the usual bottleneck through the Coal Creek construction and then smoother going after getting onto the part of Coal Creek that is already two lanes in each direction . | Which of the following is true of the narrator ?
1] They give them - self time to wake .
2] None of the above choices .
3] They wake up at 7:32 am .
4] They live in Coal Creek construction .
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
] | cosmos |
Bicycle lights may not exactly be a problem that needs solving, but the following can be said about most of them ---- they're easily stolen if left on an unattended bike. People riding at dusk can forget to turn them on, and those same people can forget to turn them off when they reach their destination. Well, the makers of the Blink/ Steady Bike Light have set out to address all of those shortcomings.
The waterproof Blink/ Steady is so far only available as a tail light, although a head light is on the way. It's fixed onto the bike's seat post. A built- in photosensor tells when it's become dark enough for the light to be required, and allows it to come on once you begin the riding. According to the producers, it isn't fooled by things such as headlights or streetlights. The light also contains an accelerometer, also known as a motion sensor, which can tell when the bike is in motion.
Between the two sensors, this means the light will come on only once it's dark enough, and the bike is moving. Even when stopped at red lights, the small movements of the rider will reportedly be enough to keep the light activated---- it'll go out after 30 seconds of complete inactivity. While this does mean that the two sensors are continuously powered up, they go into a very low---- power sleep pattern when the bike is sitting, unused.
Light is provided by two5- watt LEDs, seeable over a range of 180 degrees. And power comes from two AAA batteries, which provided up to 200 hours of continuous run time. The designers and engineers behind the Blink/ Steady are now raising money for its commercial production. About US $95 will get you one if they become available. | What can be inferred about the Blink/ Steady Bike Light?
- The traffic lights have no effect on the light.
- It will be turned off immediately if the bike stops.
- It won't use any power if the bike is unused.
- It must meet two requirements if it comes on. | It must meet two requirements if it comes on. | [
"The traffic lights have no effect on the light.",
"It will be turned off immediately if the bike stops.",
"It won't use any power if the bike is unused."
] | race |
My name is Nick. I have four new good friends. They are Dick, Helen, Jack and Amy.
Now, they're in the garden. Dick and Jack are boys. Dick is tall and strong. Jack is tall but he's not strong. He is thin. Helen and Amy are girls. They're twins. They are short and slim. Dick is thirteen. Helen is thirteen too. They're in the same class. Jack is in Class4. His shoes are black and his T-shirt is white. | Who is tall and thin?
1. Dick
2. Jack
3. Nick
4. Helen
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
] | race |
As many of you will have seen, unfortunately the Ubuntu Edge campaign did not reach our goal of $32million. The final total reached was $12,812,776. I am hugely proud and thankful to everyone who pledged, supported the campaign, wrote about it, and helped to spread the word.
Some have described us not meeting the goal as a “failure”. I don’t see it that way. Let’s be honest: $32million was always an incredibly ambitious target. We would have liked to have done it for less money, but building a F1 superphone doesn’t come cheap (and remember that the $32million didn’t include any costs for software engineering and project management…Canonical were providing that for free). It was an ambitious target, but disrupting an industry is ambitious in itself, and we gave the crowd-funding campaign our best shot. The story does not end here though.
I am not surprised that we didn’t hit this ambitious $32million target, but I am surprised at what we did achieve. We broke all the crowd-funding records, garnered media attention across CNBC, Engadget, The Independent, TechCrunch, the BBC, T3, Stuff, The Verge, The Guardian, Wired, pandodaily, Fast Company, Forbes, The Telegraph and more. Every single person who put their support into the Ubuntu Edge campaign should be proud of their achievements and we are all thankful for your tremendous and inspiring support.
One thing to be critically clear about is that the Ubuntu convergence story does not end here. We are as voraciously excited and committed to bringing this Free Software convergence story to the world as ever before; our work with OEMs, Carriers, and ISVs continues apace. We have fantastic work going on across all fronts, and we are on track to have a 1.0 release of the Ubuntu Phone platform in October. | Who covered funding | Techcrunch | [
"Cnn",
"Foxnews",
"Not enough information"
] | quail |
What requires a warm body temperature for survival?
a) Trout
b) Humans
c) Tuna
d) Pigeons
e) Mammals
f) Leeches
g) Lobsters
h) Octopus
| e | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"f",
"g",
"h"
] | qasc |
|
WASHINGTON The head of the World Bank says for the first time in human history, it is possible to end poverty around the world. Jim Yong Kim told a Washington audience Tuesday, he wants to make ending world poverty by 2030 a top goal for the bank and governments around the world.
World Bank President Jim Yong Kim says that the problems of poverty, hunger and inequality are wide, urgent and a matter of survival of millions.
"We know that despite the great successes of the last decade, there are still about 1.3 billion people living in extreme poverty, 870 million who go hungry every day, and 6.9 million children under five dying every year," he said.
But Kim told a Washington audience that the previous successful efforts to cut the number of people living in extreme poverty by half give them hope.
"We are at an
moment in history, when the successes of past decades and an increasingly favourable economic outlook combine to give developing countries a chance-for the first time ever-to end extreme poverty within a generation," he said in a speech at Georgetown University. "Our duty now must be to ensure that these favourable circumstances are matched with deliberate decisions to realize this historic opportunity."
Kim says success will require increasing the speed of economic growth, particularly in South Africa and South Asia.
But he warned that civil unrest could happen if economic growth does not help people at all income levels, and also include women and youth.
Kim says that the World Bank and other development agencies will have more resources to get this job done right. "Meeting this 2030 goal will take extraordinary effort," he said.
However, Kim warned that all the progress in fighting poverty could be destroyed by climate disasters unless the nations of the world do more to prevent climate change. | In the opinion of Jim Yong Kim, world poverty _ .
A) will be sure to disappear by 2030
B) exists only in Africa and Asia
C) is not quite hard to end by 2030
D) is difficult but hopeful to end by 2030
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | race |
Baseball Match
Mr. Jenkins works in a middle school. There he teaches his students English. He works hard and is very busy. After supper, when his family watch TV, he always reads some newspapers in his room. At times Robert comes in and asks him to tell him a story. He likes his little son and does all what the boy wants.
One Sunday Mrs. Jenkins was doing some housework and Mr. Jenkins was reading a newspaper.
Robert came in but he didn't say anything. About ten minutes later the boy showed a newspaper to him and called out, "There will be a baseball match tonight, Dad!"
Mr. Jenkins was surprised. He said to himself, "The boy is only three years old. How can he read the newspaper?"
He held up the newspaper and began to look for the news. But he couldn't find it. At last the boy showed him an exclamation mark on the newspaper. | Robert found _ and called out.
a) a baseball match
b) a today's newspaper
c) an exclamation mark
d) a piece of good news
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | race |
Again , just as I knew they would . Sometimes planning for failure can have its benefit . So the solution now is that I ' m going to appoint with their annuity division and work those for awhile , and then cross train the annuity guys to sell Med Sups . Effectively , uniting the divisions finally and correcting a lot of the organizational problems we ' ve been having . | What may be the purpose of the post ?
1) To describe my day off .
2) To describe my schooling
3) None of the above choices .
4) To describe my job
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | cosmos |
We have three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Block A is above C and block B is to the left of A. Block A has one medium black circle and a small blue circle. Near to a small yellow circle and a medium yellow square there is the medium black circle. The small blue circle is above the small yellow circle. Block B has a big blue triangle. To the left of and near to the big blue triangle is a small blue square. To the left of the big blue triangle there is a medium black circle. And block C has one big black circle. | Which object is above a big black circle? the small yellow circle or the small blue circle? | Both of them | [
"The small yellow circle ",
"The small blue circle ",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
Where are gold and silver formed naturally?
- Inactive
- Near platinum alloys
- Electrically
- Aqueous solution
- Eukyarotes
- In a royal palace
- Above ground
- Underground | Underground | [
"Inactive",
"Near platinum alloys",
"Electrically",
"Aqueous solution",
"Eukyarotes",
"In a royal palace",
"Above ground"
] | qasc |
|
i have a golden dwarf eel who is really acclimating well to my aquarium . i was just wondering , can i feed him too much to eat ? he is eating so much and he has alredy eaten 2 small siversides and still seems hungry . | What is the reason for this post ?
a. None of the above choices .
b. To learn what to feed my .pet ?
c. To learn to filter my aquarium .
d. To learn what other fish to put in my aquarium .
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d"
] | cosmos |
Some statisticians believe that the method called extreme value theory (EVT) is a powerful analytical tool. The curves generated by traditional statistical methods to analyze empirical data on human longevity predict that some humans would live beyond 130 years. According to the curves EVT generates, however, the limit on human life spans is probably between 113 and 124 years. To date, no one has lived beyond the upper limits indicated by EVT analysis. | Which one of the following can be properly inferred from the statements above?
a: Evt is, in general, a more reliable method for projecting future trends based on past observations than are traditional statistical methods.
b: Traditional statistical methods of empirical data analysis should eventually be replaced by some version of evt.
c: Evt fits the data about the highest observed human life spans more closely than do traditional statistical methods.
d: According to the findings derived through the use of evt, it is physically impossible for any human being to live longer than 124 years.
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
] | reclor |
Education is not an end, but a means to an end. In other words, we do not educate children only for the purpose of educating them. Our purpose is to fit them for life.
In some modern countries it has for some time been fashionable to think that by free education for all -- one can solve all the problems of society and build a perfect nation. But we can already see that free education for all is not enough; we find in such countries a far larger number of people with university degree; they refuse to do what they think "low" work; and, in fact, work with hands is thought to be dirty and shameful in such countries. But we have only to think a moment to understand that the work of a completely uneducated farmer is far more important than that of a professor; we can live without education, but we die if we have no food. If no one cleaned our streets and took the rubbish away from our houses, we should get terrible diseases in our towns...
In fact, when we say that all of us must be educated to fit us for life, it means that we must be educated in such a way that, firstly, each of us can do whatever work suited to his brains and ability and, secondly, that we can realize that all jobs are necessary to society, and that is very bad to be ashamed of one's work. Only such a type of education can be considered valuable to society. | The writer of the passage thinks that _ .
A: free education won't help to solve problems
B: education can settle most of the world's problems
C: all the social problems can't be solved by education
D: free education for all probably leads to a perfect world
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
] | race |
Chinese Emoji Circles Globe
"Funny", a made-in-China emoji, seems to have recently moved beyond China. Now, it is more than an emoji, but a cultural expansion.
Reaching Global Markets
A series of "funny" emoji-based bolsters have attracted the attention of Japanese customers. Even if one bolster is more than three times as expensive as in China, it doesn't kill their desires to buy it. One Japanese customer Miki said, "They are just so cute and I bought three bolsters at one time for my family. And every time I see them, my mood just brightens suddenly."
A Japanese netizen Kiro Kara said, "I think the emoji implies very complicated meanings. My dad will send it when he doesn't agree with someone but he has to say something and behave politely."
Addition to Domestic Social Media
Compared with Japanese impressions of the "funny" emoji, Chinese netizens prefer to use the emoji to tease one another on social media.
One commonly seen online comment is, "We strongly suggest stopping the usage of the emoji. Because every time other people send me the emoji, I feel very uncomfortable and consider myself as a fool."
Regarded as the most popular emoji, the "funny" emoji has received much attention since its release in 2013. In fact, the "funny" emoji is the updated version of its original one; "funny" has a smiley mouth, two eyebrows and a naughty look. All these characteristics present users a sense of satire .
In Everyday Use Abroad
It's not the first time the Chinese emoji takes the world stage. Earlier this year, one emoji from the Chinese basketball celebrity Yao Ming has been spread through the Middle East region. In a city in southern Egypt, Yao's smiling emoji has appeared frequently in local traffic signs to remind people the road ahead is one-way. Many locals do not know Yao Ming but are familiar with his emoji and nickname "Chinese Funny Face".
As a new online language, emojis have become a necessary part of people's daily life, helping people express their views in a more vivid and precise way. Also, it can help foreigners learn about Chinese culture. But how to properly use "the fifth innovation in China" without hurting others and turn them into commercial advantages still need answers. | Emojis are so popular worldwide mainly because people use them to _ .
- imply very complicated meanings properly
- express their views more vividly
- tease one another on social media purposely
- present their sense of satire directly | imply very complicated meanings properly | [
"express their views more vividly",
"tease one another on social media purposely",
"present their sense of satire directly"
] | race |
W: Excuse me, but I think you've made a wrong turn. You were supposed to turn left on Wilson Boulevard.
M: Oh, I am sorry. Didn't you say 1323 Wilson?
W: No, 3023. It is OK though. You don't have to take me there. I can walk from here.
M: Why don't I just make a U-turn there? It's a one-way street; see the sign up ahead. Maybe if I turn left here, I can come down the next street.
W: We can't do that during rush hour really, though it won't be much trouble. Sometimes one can wait 30 minutes for a taxi, so I'm happy to get this close.
M: 30 minutes! I've been riding around all day looking for passengers. | What is the woman's house number?
- 1323.
- 3023.
- 4023. | 3023. | [
"1323.",
"4023."
] | dream |
The address I had been given was a flophouse called Casa Salvador in the scummy side of downtown, the part where the city's redevelopment (read: "gentrification") efforts hadn't yet managed to drive out the sundry undesirable elements.
I walked inside past the front lobby. I could tell the desk manager wanted to hassle me, but he was too busy arguing with a middle-aged peroxide-blonde woman in a leopard-print top. Her skin was leathery and weather beaten, and I guessed she was the type who was actually a good ten years younger than she looked.
I made my way up the narrow staircase that smelled of urine and bleach, going all the way to the third floor. I continued down the dimly lit hallway, past a series of closed doors that muffled the sounds of women faking moans of pleasure.
Room 313 was down at the far end of the hall, and its door was already slightly ajar. I knocked anyways, but there was no answer. Pushing the door open just enough to poke my head in, I called, "Hello? Is anybody in there?"
There was no response, so I went in and felt along the wall for the light switch. A single weak bulb came on, lighting up the tiny, sparse room with a dim yellow glow. The room was about 8 feet by 8 feet, and the only furniture was a dingy, unmade bed and a metal foot locker. There were no windows, no closet, and no bathroom. As I stepped all the way in, I noticed a wooden baseball bat propped up beside the door.
My watch said 6:20 - twenty minutes late for the interview. I sat on the edge of the bed to wait, hoping that maybe my contact had just stepped out momentarily.
After a few minutes, a phone started ringing out in the hallway. I let it ring six times with no one answering before I decided to get it - partly in the off chance it was my contact, but mostly out of morbid curiosity as to what kind of business someone would have calling this dump. | What did he think the desk manager wanted to do? | Hassle him. | [
"Not enough information",
"Interview him.",
"Help him."
] | quail |
Pacifist: It is immoral to do anything that causes harm to another person. But, since using force causes harm to another person, it is also immoral to threaten to use force, even when such a threat is made in self-defense. | Which one of the following principles, if valid, would most help to justify the pacifist's reasoning?
- Given the potential harm caused by the use of force, the line between use of force in self-defense and the aggressive use of force is always vague.
- Whether a threat made in self-defense is immoral depends on the circumstances.
- It is immoral to threaten to do what it is immoral to do.
- It is immoral to carry out a threat if making the threat is itself immoral. | It is immoral to threaten to do what it is immoral to do. | [
"Given the potential harm caused by the use of force, the line between use of force in self-defense and the aggressive use of force is always vague.",
"Whether a threat made in self-defense is immoral depends on the circumstances.",
"It is immoral to carry out a threat if making the threat is itself immoral."
] | reclor |
Barak Obama(.), a black man, is the president of the United States now. He was born on August 4th, 1961, in Hawaii and has lived in many places. His mother was from Kansas and his father was from Kenya . Obama went to Columbia University in New York and got a law degree at Harvard University in Massachusetts . His wife is Michelle Obama(.). She also worked as a lawyer and later worked for the University of Chicago . They have two young daughters.
Obama wrote a book Dreams from My Father. " I always live in the dream of my father and American people, " Obama once said. He was born in a poor family. And his grandparents looked after him very well when Obama was young. He also lived and worked in Africa . Then he got good education in Harvard University. On November 4th, 2008, he became the new president of America for the next four years.
,,. | Which of the following is NOT true?
- Obama's father was born in Kenya.
- Obama once worked in Africa.
- Obama got good education in Harvard University.
- Obama has a son and a daughter. | Obama once worked in Africa. | [
"Obama's father was born in Kenya.",
"Obama got good education in Harvard University.",
"Obama has a son and a daughter."
] | race |
Peter is thirteen years old. He is in Grade Two this year. He likes playing football and watching football matches. And he often reads newspaper. He does his best to know where and when there is going to be a football match. Now Peter is having lunch. He is listening to the radio, too. He is very happy because there is going to be a nice football match on TV at four this afternoon.
He wants to watch it very much. But he is going to have English and Chinese lessons. He thinks hard and finds a way.
"Hello, Mrs. Black," Peter says to his teacher on the telephone. " Peter is ill in bed. He wants to ask for half a day's leave ."
"Oh, I'm sorry to hear that," says Mrs. Black, "But who's that? "
"It's my father, Mr. Black." | Peter wants to ask for half a day's leave because _ .
a: his father is ill in bed
b: he is ill in bed
c: he doesn't like to have English and Chinese lessons
d: he wants to watch the football match
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d"
] | race |
a blackboard and more kids sitting at their desk in the background | Is the brown thing behind the desks?
A: Yes
B: No
| B | [
"A"
] | resq |
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