input
stringlengths 0
6.44k
| msg
stringlengths 3
4.43k
| resp_correct
stringlengths 1
2.18k
| resp_incorrect
sequence | source
stringclasses 19
values |
|---|---|---|---|---|
A medium blue square is inside and a medium black thing is covered by a block named AAA. Disconnected from and far from another block called BBB there is block AAA. South of this block is block BBB. A medium blue square is covered by this block. To the south of and in front of another block called CCC there is block BBB. A medium blue square is inside and touching block CCC. South of a yellow square is this shape. Block CCC contains the yellow shape. | Are all medium blue squares away from block BBB?
- Yes
- No | No | [
"Yes"
] | spartun |
S is placed in the left direction of U. L is positioned in the front right corner of C. If B is the center of a clock face, Q is located between 10 and 11. W presents upper left to V. The object G is positioned directly below the object M. M is to the left of W. U is diagonally left and below B. S is over there and G is on the left. Q is to the right and above I at an angle of about 45 degrees. V is at the 12 o'clock position relative to C. | What is the relation of the agent I to the agent L?
a. upper-left
b. right
c. overlap
d. lower-left
e. above
f. left
g. below
h. lower-right
i. upper-right
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
] | stepgame |
E is over there and N is on the left. A is below Y and to the left of Y. A is to the upper left of N. U and E are vertical and U is below E. Z is to the top right of Y. | What is the relation of the agent A to the agent Y?
A] right
B] left
C] lower-left
D] lower-right
E] above
F] below
G] upper-left
H] upper-right
I] overlap
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G",
"H",
"I"
] | stepgame |
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Mass is a measurement of how much matter something contains.
There are many different units of mass. When you are using customary units, mass may be written with units of ounces, pounds, or tons.
There are 16 ounces in 1 pound and 2,000 pounds in 1 ton.
So, 1 ounce is less than 1 pound and much less than 1 ton.
A slice of bread has a mass of about 1 ounce, while a can of beans has a mass of about 1 pound. A small car has a mass of about 1 ton. | Select the best estimate.
What is the mass of an elephant?
a. 2 ounces
b. 2 tons
c. 2 pounds
| b | [
"a",
"c"
] | scienceqa |
Students at New Market Elementary School had a fitter lifestyle last week. About 50 students participated in a 30-minute workout after school on Friday in the school's gym. This was a Fit Fridays program introduced at the school by Families Plus, a non-profit group that provides programs to enrich the lives of families and children in Frederick County.
The free program aims to encourage students from kindergarten through fifth grade to be physically active by having them participate in various age-appropriate activities designed to promote a love of exercise, according to Kim Ragan, head of the program.
The program, which started at the school on Nov.9, 2012, has since become a hit, Ragan said.
Emily Liston, 37, said the program allows students to focus on fitness as a priority in their lives. "There're so many things to stop them from being active," she said. "So, anything to keep them moving is good, especially in the winter months".
Jennifer Mitchell, 40, whose daughter Alexandra, 7, participated in the Fit Fridays program, said that learning the importance of being active isn't the only thing students are learning from the new program. "It's a great opportunity for them to get some exercise and also to learn to get along and socialize, to learn teamwork," she said. "In school they have to do activities like this but they want to do it."
Riley Glynn, 9, a fourth grader at the school, said his favorite part of the program is getting to spend more time with his friends. "It's fun to play with people," Riley said. "It's like physical education after school but it really helps you."
"You learn how to make yourself stronger," said Megan Hummel, 7, a first grader.
Ragan said she plans to expand the program to include other schools in the county, but she has been having trouble finding fitness instructors to participate. "As soon as I can get instructors to teach we'll expand," she said. | Jennifer's words show that the program _ .
* is more important than physical education
* is completely different from school activities
* benefits the students a lot
* raises the students' confidence | is more important than physical education | [
"is completely different from school activities",
"benefits the students a lot",
"raises the students' confidence"
] | race |
Guide words appear on each page of a dictionary. They tell you the first word and last word on the page. The other words on the page come between the guide words in alphabetical order.
To put words in alphabetical order, put them in order by their first letters. If the first letters are the same, look at the second letters. If the second letters are the same, look at the third letters, and so on.
If one word is shorter, and there are no more letters to compare, then the shorter word comes first in alphabetical order. For example, be comes before bed. | Would you find the word trouble on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
thrash - tiny
A) No
B) Yes
| A | [
"B"
] | scienceqa |
How can he gibve me support when i do nt even want to try . So altho yesterdays conversation was very tue ... today i stuffed myself .. I ate all kinds of crap and for dinner my mom gave me fried fish . Afterwards i fel so huge ! ! | Why is the narrator feeling particularly large ?
- They just compared themselves to a skinny person .
- They just worked out .
- They just ate fried food .
- They just stepped on the scale . | They just ate fried food . | [
"They just compared themselves to a skinny person .",
"They just worked out .",
"They just stepped on the scale ."
] | cosmos |
A big yellow apple and a small orange melon are inside a box called one. Near to the small orange melon is the big yellow apple. Within box one is another box called two with a green watermelon and a medium orange apple. East of a medium green apple is the green watermelon. The medium green apple is in box two. A small orange melon and a small yellow melon are inside box two. Box two covers a big yellow melon. To the west of the small yellow melon is the medium green apple. West of the thing which was to the east of the medium green apple there is the big yellow melon. The thing which was east of the medium green apple is to the east of the medium orange apple. | Is the medium green apple west of all green watermelons?
1] Yes
2] No
| 1 | [
"2"
] | spartun |
V and G are side by side with V on the top and G at the bottom. X is over F. The objects P and V are over there. The object P is above and slightly to the right of the object V. O is over there and P is on the left. The object G is lower and slightly to the left of the object X. O is over there and T is on the left. | What is the relation of the agent G to the agent O?
* above
* overlap
* lower-left
* upper-left
* right
* lower-right
* left
* upper-right
* below | lower-left | [
"above",
"overlap",
"upper-left",
"right",
"lower-right",
"left",
"upper-right",
"below"
] | stepgame |
How to bake a cake | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
1) Using cake mix, vegetable oil, eggs and water.
2) Using cake mix, corn oil, salt and water.
| 1 | [
"2"
] | piqa |
At some time in your life you may have a strong desire to do something strange or terrible. However, chances are that you don't act on your impulse , but let it pass instead. You know that to take the action is wrong in some way and that other people will not accept your behavior.
Perhaps the most interesting thing about the phenomenon of taboo behavior is how it can change over the years within the same society, how certain behavior and attitudes once considered taboo can become perfectly acceptable and natural at another point in time. Topics such as death, for example, were once considered so upsetting and unpleasant that it was a taboo to even talk about them. Now with the publication of important books such as On Death and Dying and Learning to Say Goodbye, people have become more aware of the importance of expressing feelings about death and, as a result, are more willing to talk about this taboo subject.
One of the newest taboos in American society is the topic of fat. Unlike many other taboos, fat is a topic that Americans talk about constantly. It's not taboo to talk about fat; it's taboo to be fat. The "in" look is thin, not fat. In the work world, most companies prefer youthful-looking, trim executives to sell their image as well as their products to the public. The thin look is associated with youth, vigor, and success. The fat person, on the other hand, is thought of as lazy and lacking in energy, self-discipline, and self-respect. In an image-conscious society like the U.S., thin is "in", fat is "out".
It's not surprising, then, that millions of Americans have become obsessed with staying slim and "in shape". The pursuit of a youthful physical appearance is not, however, the only reason for America's fascination with diet and exercise. Recent research has shown the critical importance of diet and exercise for personal health. As in most technologically developed nations, the life-style of North Americans has changed dramatically during the course of the last century. Modern machines do all the physical labor that people were once forced to do by hand. Cars and buses transport us quickly from point to point. As a result of inactivity and disuse, people's bodies can easily become weak and vulnerable to disease. In an effort to avoid such a fate, millions of Americans are spending more of their time exercising. | The main reason the passage gives for why so many Americans are exercising regularly is _ .
* their appreciation of the importance of exercise
* the encouragement they have received from their companies
* their changed life-style
* their eagerness to stay thin and healthy | the encouragement they have received from their companies | [
"their appreciation of the importance of exercise",
"their changed life-style",
"their eagerness to stay thin and healthy"
] | race |
W: Michel, I heard your jazz band is going to play at the student center. I'm just calling to let you know I'll be there.
M: Oh, thanks, but I am not in the band any more. In fact I'm not in the group at all right now.
W: That's too bad. You're such an amateur musician. Why did you leave the group?
M: I just couldn't be a full-time student and still practice with the band every night. I also missed a couple of performances during my midterm exams. And I thought I'd better quit before the band leader fired me.
W: Hey, you know my friend Charlie, don't you? He plays the piano. He and some of his friends are getting a band together. And they need a good singer.
M: I wouldn't have time for that either.
W: Oh, I don't think they'll practise very often. Charlie and his friends are all students, too. I'll give you his number and you can get in touch with him. | Why did the man decide not to stay with the band?
- He was too busy to make it.
- He wanted to join a better band.
- He didn't like the bandleader. | He was too busy to make it. | [
"He wanted to join a better band.",
"He didn't like the bandleader."
] | dream |
What breaks food into nutrients for the body?
a: Fully cooking the oysters
b: Secretion of acids and bases
c: Eating and drinking
d: The most widely used biofuel
e: The stage of citokinesis
f: To conserve energy
g: Something that tapeworms do not have
h: Hydration of their cells
| g | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"h"
] | qasc |
|
There are three boxes, called DDD, EEE and JJJ. A large orange rectangle and a tiny orange oval are in box EEE. Box EEE covers a midsize orange dimond. South of and away from box JJJ there is this box. Disconnected from and in front of this box there is box JJJ with a midsize green oval. This box cover a midsize orange dimond and a large orange oval. | What is the position of the large orange oval regarding the tiny orange oval?
- ntpp
- above
- near
- ec
- front
- behind
- far | above | [
"ntpp",
"near",
"ec",
"front",
"behind",
"far"
] | spartun |
To heal chapped lips when they are developing, | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
A] Leave a wet green tea bag on your lips over night.
B] Leave a salt packet on your lips at night while asleep.
| A | [
"B"
] | piqa |
There are a lot of differences in life in the US that you can only learn by living here. However, we will try to introduce you to some of the more important cultural differences.
Personal Space
When two people are talking to each other, they tend to stand a distance apart. Each person has an invisible boundary around their body into which other people may not come.
Interestingly,the average personal distance varies from culture to culture. Americans tend to require more personal space than in other cultures. So if you try to get too close to an American during your conversation, he or she will feel that you are "in their face" and will try to back away.
Try to avoid physical contact while you are speaking, since this may also lead to _ .
Tipping
Restaurants do not include a service charge in the bill, so you should tip the waiter 15% of the total bill. If service is slow or particular bad, some Americans will tip only 10%. If service is particularly good, it is appropriate to tip 20%. If service is so bad that you will never eat in the restaurant again, leave two cents. It tells the waiter that you haven't forgotten to leave a tip. Tipping is only appropriate in restaurants which offer table service. You do not tip the cashier in a fast food restaurant.
Gestures
To wave goodbye or hello to someone, raise your hand and wave it from side to side, not front to back. Wave the whole hand, not just the fingers. Waving the hand front to back or the fingers up and down means "no", "stop", or "go away'. Holding your hand up with the palm facing forward but no movement means "stop".
If you want to point at an object, extend the index finger and use it to point at the object. It is not polite to point at people.
Although showing your fist with the thumb up or your open hand with the tips of the thumb and index finger together forming an "O" means "OK", these are stereotypes . Americans understand these gestures, but they are mainly used by actors in movies, not in real life. | Which of the following statements is TRUE when you eat out in the US?
- The tip always ranges from 10% to 20% of the total bill.
- Tipping is not necessary in fast food restaurants.
- It's unnecessary to tip the waiter in a restaurant.
- You needn't leave a tip if you will never eat in the restaurant. | You needn't leave a tip if you will never eat in the restaurant. | [
"The tip always ranges from 10% to 20% of the total bill.",
"Tipping is not necessary in fast food restaurants.",
"It's unnecessary to tip the waiter in a restaurant."
] | race |
To peel the grapefruit. | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
A. Use an orange peeler and go around until finished.
B. Using a jack knife, slice all the peelings off of the grapefruit.
| A | [
"B"
] | piqa |
When she's in the mood to push my buttons, my significant other, the delightful and charming Ms. D, frequently alludes to the questionable timeline concerning my birth date. She derives much mirth from the fact that I was born something less than nine or ten months after my parents wed and hints that this indicates a certain amount of premarital hanky-panky. Standing on my dignity ('cause it's higher than the coffee table), my reply is that I have it on good authority that I owe my early entry into the world to Tabusintac Hill. Said hill was once considered to be an abomination of the first water. The Tabusintac, like all hills, had an up and a down. In this case, the up and down were distinguished from each other by a sharp curve at the bottom. The main North/South New Brunswick highway slavishly followed the hill's contours. If you were heading north, the road led you into a ravine and you were faced with a steep uphill incline that, in winter presented a challenge to at least half the vehicles trying to climb it. In true snow country fashion, steep, icy hills were conquered by getting a running start, building up a lot of speed and praying that Mr. Newton's rules concerning inertia would work in your favour. Headed south, the problem became keeping your car under control so that you didn't go shooting into the trees when the road curved to the left. My parents were taking a trip to the Miramachi in December of '56 and were driving a Pontiac borrowed from one of my father's friends. My mother was pregnant with a bundle of bad attitude and misery that would turn out to be me. I assume that my father was driving with that mix of panache and insouciance that my mother tended to describe as reckless behaviour. In any case, as he rounded the corner at the top of the hill, the road was apparently free of snow and ice and there was no reason to slowdown. Until the moose stepped out onto the road just ahead of them. | Mrs D believes that | My parents had a certain amount of premarital hanky-panky. | [
"Not enough information",
"My parents did not have a certain amount of premarital hanky-panky.",
"My parents had a certain amount of postmarital hanky-panky."
] | quail |
When the weather changes as it does from Christmas to Easter,
A) The air may chill
B) The ground may freeze
C) The plants may die
D) The ground may warm
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
] | openbookqa |
|
How to combine leather to make a sheath?
- Line up the pieces of leather and sew through the edges to combine them
- Line up the pieces of leather and sew through the center to combine them | Line up the pieces of leather and sew through the edges to combine them | [
"Line up the pieces of leather and sew through the center to combine them"
] | piqa |
|
Bummed around , bought a 2 dollar apple , and saw some gorgeous things , including the Vancouver skyline . Went looking for the house I was staying at . Got fabulously lost , as per usual , several times . The last time I got lot was great . I arrived five large blocks away , confusing 617 with 167 . | How did I get lost the last time ?
A: I had a dyslexic episode .
B: I made a wrong turn at an intersection .
C: I drove on the wrong road .
D: I got on the wrong bus .
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | cosmos |
A long-term health study that followed a group of people who were age 35 in 1950 found that those whose weight increased by approximately half a kilogram or one pound per year after the age of 35 tended, on the whole, to live longer than those who maintained the weight they had at age 35. This finding seems at variance with other studies that have associated weight gain with a host of health problems that tend to lower life expectancy. | Which one of the following, if true, most helps to resolve the apparently conflicting findings?
* Diets that tend to lead to weight gain often contain not only excess fat but also unhealthful concentrations of sugar and sodium.
* Smokers, who tend to be leaner than nonsmokers, tend to have shorter life spans than nonsmokers.
* Individuals who reduce their cholesterol levels by losing weight can thereby also reduce their risk of dying from heart attacks or strokes.
* The normal deterioration of the human immune system with age can be slowed down by a reduction in the number of calories consumed. | Smokers, who tend to be leaner than nonsmokers, tend to have shorter life spans than nonsmokers. | [
"Diets that tend to lead to weight gain often contain not only excess fat but also unhealthful concentrations of sugar and sodium.",
"Individuals who reduce their cholesterol levels by losing weight can thereby also reduce their risk of dying from heart attacks or strokes.",
"The normal deterioration of the human immune system with age can be slowed down by a reduction in the number of calories consumed."
] | reclor |
There are two blocks. Lets call them A and B. Four medium yellow squares are in block A. Medium yellow square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. Medium yellow square number two is below medium yellow square number four and medium yellow square number three. Medium yellow square number three is below medium yellow square number four. Below medium yellow square number three and medium yellow square number two there is medium yellow square number one. Block B is to the right of block A. It has a medium yellow square and a medium black square. Below the medium black square there is the medium yellow square. | Which object is to the left of a medium yellow square? medium yellow square number four or medium yellow square number three? | Both of them | [
"Medium yellow square number four",
"Medium yellow square number three",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
How do you stick to a diet?
a] Rely on your own dedication, make whatever choices you feel are correct, and eventually you will see the desired results after a few years.
b] Prevent yourself from eating out, make your own healthy dinners and track calories, punish or reward yourself based on performance.
| b | [
"a"
] | piqa |
|
J is at the 6 o'clock position relative to H. L is on the right side to Q. H is placed in the right direction of T. The objects Q and V are over there. The object Q is lower and slightly to the left of the object V. Object S is below object E and to the left of it, too. P is lower right of T. P is positioned below L and to the left. V and S are parallel, and V on the left of S. R is diagonally below E to the left at a 45 degree angle. | What is the relation of the agent V to the agent E?
a) upper-right
b) right
c) lower-right
d) overlap
e) below
f) above
g) lower-left
h) left
i) upper-left
| g | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"h",
"i"
] | stepgame |
It was the image that they needed in order to gather up again . The uniforms had been acquired , names and identities most prominant SWAT team gathered and forged to the highest quality . Only police standard weapons and by - the book procedures practiced for the last week . Those that were chosen to go knew that failure was not an option . Failure meant laying down arms and dying on the streets . | What may happen during SWAT practice last week ?
- They will skip tactical training .
- They will all go out for donuts .
- They will go on patrols in the neighborhood .
- They will use the usual police issued weapons . | They will use the usual police issued weapons . | [
"They will skip tactical training .",
"They will all go out for donuts .",
"They will go on patrols in the neighborhood ."
] | cosmos |
When English as a foreign language is taught to children at the primary and early secondary levels of education, it is generally taught with a general education aim in mind--that is, it is regarded as a "good thing" for them to learn a foreign language as a part of a broad education. There is usually, however, no immediate and specific requirement for such children to make use of the language in any communicative situation. The purpose of learning the language is essentially a "deferred" purpose, deferred till the tertiary level of education, normally at university, where, it is agreed, a knowledge of English would be helpful in their academic studies. Immediate aims of learning English are defined by the requirements of examinations. Inevitably what is taught to primary and secondary level children is not a communicative knowledge of English language use, but a knowledge of how the rules of English operate.
The language system is taught by means of systematic audio-lingual drill and exercise techniques based on habit formation theory of learning and a structural description of English. This may be an effective manner of teaching English usage, but it is less certain that an understanding of how these rules are related to language in use for communicative purpose is an automatic result of this instruction.
What the thousands of children succeed in learning in this way is what is necessary in order to pass examinations. Whether such examinations accurately reflect the uses to which English will be put at the tertiary level is another matter altogether. Adults, on the other hand, unless they are learning a foreign language for "pleasure" at evening institutes, as a "cultural" and social experience, are generally highly conscious of the use to which they intend to put it. That use is frequently associated with an academic or professional requirement; without a knowledge of the foreign language, their development in their chosen sphere of work could be restricted or at least adversely affected. | What is the main topic of this passage?
a. Aims and purposes of foreign language learning.
b. English learning and examination.
c. English learning as a part of a general education.
d. The importance of English learning.
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | race |
A box named one has a small green apple. The small green apple is north of a big orange apple. The big orange apple is within box one. A big orange melon is inside and touching box one. North of this fruit there is the big orange apple. We have a box named two. A big yellow melon and a medium green apple are inside and touching box two. Box two covers a big orange apple which is to the west of the big yellow melon. Box two contains a medium orange apple and covers a big orange melon. West of the thing which was to the west of the big yellow melon there is the medium green apple. A small orange melon is inside box two. The yellow thing are to the north of the big orange apple and the big orange melon.To the east of the medium orange apple there is this thing. To the south of the small orange melon there is the thing that was west of the yellow thing. The small orange melon is near to the medium orange apple and is to the west of this fruit. | Is a big thing east of all medium green apples?
* Yes
* No | Yes | [
"No"
] | spartun |
Elderly women who eat foods higher in potassium are less likely to have strokes and die than women who eat less potassium-rich foods, according to new research in the American Heart Association. "Previous studies have shown that potassium consumption may lower blood pressure. But whether potassium intake could prevent stroke or death wasn't clear," said Smoller, professor of the department of population health at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY.
Researchers studied 90,137 women, aged from 50 to 79 for an average 11 years. They looked at how much potassium the women consumed, as well as if they had strokes, including ischemic strokes , or died during the study period. Women in the study were stroke-free at the start and their average dietary potassium intake was 2,611 mg/day. Results of this study are based on potassium from food, not supplements.
The researchers found: Women who ate the most potassium were 12 percent less likely to suffer stroke in general and 16 percent less likely to suffer an ischemic stroke than women who ate the least. Women who ate the most potassium were 10 percent less likely to die than those who ate the least. Among women who did not have high blood pressure, those who ate the most potassium had a 27 percent lower ischemic stroke risk and 21 perc ent reduced risk for all stroke types, compared to women who ate the least potassium in their daily diets. Among women with high blood pressure, those who ate the most potassium had a lower risk of death, but potassium intake did not lower their stroke risk.
"Our findings suggest that women need to eat more p otassium-rich foods. You won't find high potassium in junk food. Some foods rich in potassium include white and sweet potatoes, bananas and white beans."
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that women eat at least 4,700 mg of potassium daily. "Only 2.8 percent of women in our study met or went beyond this level. The World Health Organization's daily potassium recommendation for women is lower, at 3,510 mg or more. Still, only 16.6 percent of women we studied met or went beyond that," said Smoller.
While increasing potassium intake is probably a good idea for most elderly women, there are some people who have too much potassium in their blood, which can be dangerous to the heart. "People should check with their doctor about how much potassium they should eat," she said.
The study was observational and included only elderly women. Researchers also did not take sodium intake into consideration, so the potential importance of a balance between sodium and potassium is not among the findings. Researchers said more studies are needed to determine whether potassium has the same effects on men and younger people. | It can be learned from the passage that _ .
- Researchers gave different amounts of potassium to the elderly women
- Results of the research were based on potassium from medicine
- Elderly women need to keep a balance between sodium and potassium intake
- The effects of potassium intake on men and younger people are not yet known | The effects of potassium intake on men and younger people are not yet known | [
"Researchers gave different amounts of potassium to the elderly women",
"Results of the research were based on potassium from medicine",
"Elderly women need to keep a balance between sodium and potassium intake"
] | race |
Bill and his family has been living in the six-family building for years. All the neighbors got along fairly well with each other until recently.
An old man and his wife used to live on the second floor. Bill's mother and the old lady were good friends. Unfortunately the lady died last month. Her husband could not live alone, so he had his grandson move over and live with him.
The grandson has become a problem to all the neighbors, especially to Bill's family. The walls of the building are thin and he is noisy. Bill is used to peace and quiet but the young man likes to listen to the radio late at night. Sometimes friends of his visit and they make a lot of noise. That is too much for Bill's family.
Bill's mother once asked the old man politely if he was able to sleep well at night, but obviously the man didn't understand what she meant. If he did and spoke to his grandson, the young man obviously didn't listen, since things haven't changed any. Everyone in Bill's family agrees that something must be done though they don't want to hurt the kind old man. | Bill's family got angry because _ .
a) a young man moved in
b) the old lady had died
c) the grandson made a lot of noise
d) the old man could not live alone
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | race |
I bought myself birthday presents . I ordered " Ink Exchange " by Melissa Marr from Borders . The books been out for months and I ' ve been waiting until I was sure I had the money for college before getting it . And I treated myself to some sushi . 12 pieces for less than $ 5 ? | What may happen after they get their gifts ?
a) They will buy themselves more gifts .
b) They will celebrate their birthday with others .
c) They will begin to read their new book .
d) They will celebrate their birthday at college .
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
] | cosmos |
what can scraping oneself on a contaminated object cause?
- Rabies
- Blood
- Disease
- Deadly
- Injury
- Mildew
- Death
- Toxins | Death | [
"Rabies",
"Blood",
"Disease",
"Deadly",
"Injury",
"Mildew",
"Toxins"
] | qasc |
|
celestial objects are where in the earth's atmosphere
- Inside
- Below
- Outside
- Over | Outside | [
"Inside",
"Below",
"Over"
] | openbookqa |
|
"Mom, I can't do this." My teenage son Bret stood in front of me with his hands full of papers.
"Can't do what?" I asked while preparing supper.
"All these!" he waved his hands up and down. "There's no way I can do everything my teachers are asking me to do."
I stopped what I was doing and turned to face him. I had never seen him so upset. He was my jovial son. He made good grades in school and nothing ever seemed to bother him. As I studied his face, I could see his eyes filled with tears.
Walking over to the kitchen table, I sat down and asked him to join me.
"Show me what you have to do ."
Bret sat down in a chair and dropped the papers in front of him.
"Mr. Jones, my chemistry teacher, wants me to make a project for the Science Fair."
"Okay , And what else?"
"I have an algebra test next week, and that will be one-third of our grade this school term!"
"And I have to write an English essay. And midterms are the next week! I need to study for them and I have to get help with Spanish. There's no way I can do everything!"
His hands shook as he picked up each assignment. It broke my heart to see him so stressed out. I wanted to help him, yet I couldn't do the work for him. I looked at Bret and said. "You don't have to do everything at once. You can do one at a time. Let's make a list of what you need to do."
So, one by one, we listed each item. Then we put the due date next to the item. Next we separated the items into parts. For instance, the chemistry project needed supplies. So we put a deadline on getting the supplies. He had a friend who could help him with Spanish, so we had to put that time in. During the process, I saw my son visibly relax. When we finished with the list, I asked, "Do you think you can do this now?"
He smiled and I saw his confidence return . "Sure! Thanks, Mom!"
There is a saying that asks, "How do you eat an elephant?" The answer is, "One bite at a time." | How did the writer feel at the sight of Bret's shaking hands?
A: Puzzled
B: Annoyed
C: Frightened
D: Heartbroken.
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
] | race |
M: This is Officer Belford. You reported a break-in just now?
W: Yes, I did.
M: I'll need a little more information about it.
W: Just the facts.
M: What time did it happen?
W: It must have been sometime between 12:00 and 1:30 because I was home until almost 12:00 and I just got back at 1:30.
M: What did they get?
W: Well, what I know now is some jewellery and the television.
M: OK. Good, you're making a list. By the way, did you have your belongings marked?
W: Yes. My husband put his name on the TV.
M: By the way, where is your husband?
W: He's on a trip to Canada. And I haven't told him about the robbery.
M: I see, where did you put your jewellery?
W: I put it in the refrigerator. But all my good jewellery is in the safe box in the bank.
M: OK. I'll be in touch with you as soon as we have found anything about it. | When was the woman's house broken into?
a: At about 12:00.
b: Between 12:00 and 1:30.
c: At about 1:30.
| b | [
"a",
"c"
] | dream |
Q is positioned in the lower left corner of M. C is to the left of Q. | What is the relation of the agent Q to the agent C?
a: overlap
b: lower-right
c: below
d: right
e: lower-left
f: left
g: upper-left
h: upper-right
i: above
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
] | stepgame |
Only by adhering to the scientific concept of development can sustainable development be achieved. For future generations, we must achieve sustainable development. | This shows:
A: We must increase publicity
B: Achieving sustainable development must be combined with scientific management
C: For future generations, we must adhere to the scientific concept of development
D: As long as we adhere to the scientific concept of development, we can certainly achieve sustainable development
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
] | logiqa |
We have two blocks, A and B. Block A is to the right of B. Block A has one big yellow circle. The big yellow circle is to the left of a medium blue square. Block B has one medium black circle and a big yellow circle. The medium black circle is to the right of a big black square. The big yellow circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is near to the big black square. Above the big yellow circle there is the medium black circle. | Which object is to the left of a blue shape? the object that is touching the bottom edge of a block or the big yellow circle that is in block A? | Both of them | [
"The object that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"The big yellow circle that is in block a",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
If D is the center of a clock face, T is located between 7 and 8. Z is to the right of X with a small gap between them. W is over there and D is on the left. X is on the same vertical plane directly above W. Z is positioned right to P. | What is the relation of the agent D to the agent T?
- overlap
- above
- upper-right
- left
- lower-left
- below
- lower-right
- right
- upper-left | upper-right | [
"overlap",
"above",
"left",
"lower-left",
"below",
"lower-right",
"right",
"upper-left"
] | stepgame |
A bee can enjoy a lovely snack on
a] Iris dust
b] Fresh whale
c] Hard leather
d] Old shoes
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
] | openbookqa |
|
Riding School:
You can start horse--riding at any age.Choose private or group lessons any weekday between 9 a.m.and 8:30 P.m.(3:30 p.m.on Saturdays).There are 10 kilometers of tracks and paths for leisurely rides across farmland and open country.You will need a riding hat.
Opening Hours:Monday through Friday:9:00 a.m.--8:30 p.m.
Phone:(412)396--6754 Fax :(412)396--6752
Sailing Club:
Our Young Sailor's Course leads to the Stage 1 Sailing qualification .You'll learn how to sail safely and the course also covers sailing theory and first aid.Have fun with other course members , afterwards in the clubroom.There are 10 weekly two-hour 1essons (Tuesdays 6 p.m.~8 p.m.).
Opening Hours:Tuesdays:6:00 p.m.--8:00 p.m. Phone:(412)396--6644 Fax:(412)396--6644
Diving Centre: Our experienced instructors offer one-month courses in deep-sea diving for beginners.There are two evening lessons a week,in which you learn to breathe underwater and use the equipment safely.You only need swimming costume and towel.Reduced rates for couples.
Opening Hours:Monday and Friday:6:30 p.m.--8:30 p.m.
Phone:(412)396--6312 Fax:(412)396--6706
Medical Center:
The staff of the Medical Center aim to provide convenient and comprehensive medical care to students and staff of the university.The center is well equipped and the staff here are trained to deal with a broad range of medical problems.Both female and male doctors as well as nursing staff are available for consultation .Also,all kinds of medicines are sold here and are cheaper for students than other drugstores.
Opening Hours:24 hours from Monday to Sunday
Phone:(412)396--6649 Fax:(412)396--6648
Water sports Club:
We use a two-kilometer length of river for speedboat racing,and water-skiing,A beginners' course consists of ten 20-minute lessons.You will learn to handle boats safely and confidently,but must be able to swim.The club is in a convenient central position and is open daily from 9 a.m to 4 p.m,with lessons all through the day.
Opening Hours:Monday through Friday:9:00 a.m.--4:00 p.m. | .If you are planning to explore the ocean depths, you should attend your lessons at _ .
- Tuesdays:6:00 p.m.--8:00 p.m.
- 24 hour from Monday to Sunday
- Monday through Friday:7:00 a.m.--10:00 p.m.
- Monday and Friday:6:30 p.m.--8:30 p.m. | Monday and Friday:6:30 p.m.--8:30 p.m. | [
"Tuesdays:6:00 p.m.--8:00 p.m.",
"24 hour from Monday to Sunday",
"Monday through Friday:7:00 a.m.--10:00 p.m."
] | race |
Spring peepers are found in wooded areas and grassy lowlands near pools in the central and eastern parts of Canada and the United States. These loud animals are rarely seen, but as temperatures begin to rise in March and April, the males certainly are heard. Their peep...peep... peep creates an other-worldly whistling sound that, to many, is the first sign of spring, compared with that of some birds.
Spring peepers are brown in color1 with dark lines that form an X on their backs. They grow to about 1.5 inches (3.8 centimeters) in length, and have large special toes for climbing. These creatures are active at night, coming out to feed on ants, beetles, flies, and spiders.
When the warmer weather arrives, male frogs attempt to attract a mate with a spring song. The frogs normally perform in singing. The one who starts each round usually has the deepest voice. The "vocal sacs" under their mouths allow the frogs to "sing". They fill their vocal sacs with air until they look like a balloon, and then they let out a "peep" as they release the air. They "peep" about once every second. These sounds can often be heard as far as a half-mile away
After a female and male peeper mate, the female lays her eggs in water and spends the remainder of the year in the forest. During the winter, they sleep under logs or behind loose bark on trees. The music dies down during the cold months, but the sounds of peepers will soon be heard again, sounding the coming of spring. | What can we know about the spring peepers from the text?
* They are the first animals to make sounds in spring.
* They are active during the cold months of the year.
* They prefer to live in the dry areas in North America.
* They can live both in water and on land. | They prefer to live in the dry areas in North America. | [
"They are the first animals to make sounds in spring.",
"They are active during the cold months of the year.",
"They can live both in water and on land."
] | race |
There exist two boxes, named one and two. Box two contains box one. Box one contain a medium orange apple, a medium green apple and a yellow apple. This box covers another medium green apple which are under the orange fruit and the yellow apple. The orange thing and the yellow thing are under medium green apple number one. | Is any apple within box two?
* No
* Yes | Yes | [
"No"
] | spartun |
The saying "a penny for your thoughts" is an English idiom simply asking people to volunteer their opinions on an issue being discussed. In modern usage, it is often stated as an indirect way of asking what someone is thinking about.
This phrase is basically a proposal , and the speaker is offering to pay to hear the listener's thoughts. It is an idiom, of course, and not meant literally so no real payment generally takes place.
When the saying originated, a penny was worth a lot more than it is in the 21st century. Therefore, "a penny for your thoughts" likely indicated the thoughts were more valuable to those asking the listener for them than they are by today's standards. This loss of value can be used ironically , however, through tone of voice; it can be used to indicate that someone's idea is bad or worth a penny in modern value.
The phrase is generally credited to a man by the name of John Heywood, who was born sometime just before the 16th century. During his life, he was a writer who penned many plays and a book in 1546, later known as The Proverbs of John Heywood. It is likely Heywood did not actually come up with the phrase "a penny for your thoughts". Rather, he was simply the first person to have set the phrase down in written form. The actual origins of the term are unknown, and since his book was simply a collection of common idioms and expressions, it was probably familiar to people in the mid 1500s.
Another phrase similar to "a penny for your thoughts" is offering "your two cents" after making a statement. Someone might give his or her opinion and then say, "that's my two cents," to indicate the value of his or her idea. While, much like a penny, "two cents" is relatively low in value now, it would have been more valuable at one time and the expression is used in much the same way. | The modern meaning of "a penny for your thoughts" _ .
* can confuse the listener easily
* can differ greatly according to a speaker's manner
* is more popularly accepted
* is more closely connected to the value of the penny | can differ greatly according to a speaker's manner | [
"can confuse the listener easily",
"is more popularly accepted",
"is more closely connected to the value of the penny"
] | race |
A box named DDD have a midsize orange rectangle and a midsize green rectangle. This box covers another midsize orange rectangle which is to the south of the green object. The midsize green rectangle is south of midsize orange rectangle number one and touches this object. Another box named EEE with a midsize orange rectangle is in box DDD. Another midsize orange rectangle touches midsize orange rectangle number one. Midsize orange rectangle number two is inside and touching box EEE. | What is the position of midsize orange rectangle number one in EEE relative to DDD?
A] front
B] behind
C] ec
D] ntppi
E] tppi
F] ntpp
G] right
| F | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"G"
] | spartun |
Which is most likely a cause of camouflage's effectiveness?
a] A predator's eye sight
b] A predator's sense of hearing
c] A predator's sense of style
d] A predator's poor smelling
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
] | openbookqa |
|
Tactile sense is the ability to sense what?
A. Heat or cold
B. Color
C. Sound
D. Pressure
E. Environment
F. Light
G. Movement
H. Heat
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"E",
"F",
"G",
"H"
] | qasc |
|
I want to learn how to use the body to get out of the body . I want to access transcendent states and Yoganand knows all about that and how yoga can get you there . He has done it . | What type of ideology or belief is the narrator searching for ?
* They are looking into business .
* They are looking into politics .
* They are looking into spiritualism .
* None of the above choices . | They are looking into spiritualism . | [
"They are looking into business .",
"They are looking into politics .",
"None of the above choices ."
] | cosmos |
In the winter of 2008, more than a third of commercial beehives in the U. S. developed a colony collapse syndrome. All worker bees in some colonies suddenly disappeared or died, leaving only lone queen bees in the honeycomb. This syndrome has been passed on In many countries in Europe, such as France, Belgium, Italy, Portugal and Spain, etc. Without these bees, many crops related to human life would not exist, such as soybeans, cotton, apricots, sunflowers, etc. Almost a third of the world Food is all related to the behavior of bees. If they become extinct, it will be followed by severe food shortages, severe social problems such as hunger, violence and riots. | The following cannot be derived from the original
- Queen bees are more resistant to ethnic breakdown syndrome than worker bees
- U. s. colony collapse syndrome predates europe
- Swarm collapse syndrome can cause serious social problems
- Lack of food is the main reason for the disappearance of worker bees | Lack of food is the main reason for the disappearance of worker bees | [
"Queen bees are more resistant to ethnic breakdown syndrome than worker bees",
"U. s. colony collapse syndrome predates europe",
"Swarm collapse syndrome can cause serious social problems"
] | logiqa |
To mask the vodka taste in vodka-infused gummy bears | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Open up the container. allow the smell of the vodka to dissipate over several days.
* To the container with the gummy bears, add a thawed can of frozen juice concentrate and half the water required. | To the container with the gummy bears, add a thawed can of frozen juice concentrate and half the water required. | [
"Open up the container. allow the smell of the vodka to dissipate over several days."
] | piqa |
From her first women's hat shop, opened in 1910, Gabrielle Coco Chanel rose to become one of the most important fashion designers in Paris. Her fashion themes included simple suits and dresses, women's trousers, perfume and so on.
She claimed a birth date of 1893 and a birthplace of Auvergne; she was actually born in 1883 in Saumur, though. Her mother worked in a nursing home for pool people. Gabrielle was born there. Her mother died whet she was only six.
She began to use the name Coco during a brief career a, a cafe and concert singer from 1905 to 1908. By the 1920s,her fashion house had expanded greatly. Her relaxing fashions, such as short skirts with casual look, were very different from the fashions popular in the formal decades.
In 1922 Chanel introduced a perfume, Chanel No.5 which became very popular and still remains a popular product today. Pierre Wertheimer became her partner in the perfume business in 1924. Wertheimer owned 70% of the company, Coco Chanel 10% and her friend, Bader, 20%. The Wertheimers continue to control the perfume company today.
She briefly served as a nurse in World War I. The fashion business in Paris was thus off for some years. In 1954 she came back and her women's clothing business returned to its former popularity. Her natural, casual clothing once again caught the eye of women. She was still working in 1971 when she died. | According to the passage, we can see that Chanel _
1] worked in a nursing home for some time
2] was brought up by her father
3] earned more than Wertheimer from the perfume company
4] had an active and creative mind
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | race |
What can reproduce with the help of moving water, wind, or other organisms?
- The sun
- Animals
- Ferns
- Fungi
- Water
- Humans
- Trees
- Plants | Fungi | [
"The sun",
"Animals",
"Ferns",
"Water",
"Humans",
"Trees",
"Plants"
] | qasc |
|
The computer is a perfect tool for all those categories , but...
You just never really had the time to take a basic computer class,and the books
about how to actually use a computer are heavy reading and it seems like computers and computer manufactures have a language all of their own, so the books really don't help you much, anyway.
This is a web site for YOU
Here is your chance to get the basic knowledge you need, so you can enjoy the
time you spend in front of your computer, and you can learn at your own pace. This web site is a guide for new computer users. Here you will find step by step descriptions of the most commonly used programs and functions of your computer. You can look through the links on the left and find what you need to know right now and come back later and get some more information.
This is NOT a web site for computer experts and it's not written by an expert,
either, so don't worry, you will find that everything here is written in a language for YOU!
The list of computer terms will have the explanations to the words you will need
to gain the desired knowledge for everyday use. As you get acquainted with the basic functions you will also have a better picture of what your computer can actually do for you in your daily life. After all a computer is a TOOL, and here is your chance to 1earn how to use it!
As I said. It's important to learn at your own pace, so add this site to your favorites. | Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A) A computer is a tool in your daily life.
B) The web site will give you the basic knowledge about computer.
C) You can be a computer expert by this web site.
D) You can learn computer at your own pace.
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
] | race |
I presents lower left to C. H and O are next to each other with H on the left and O on the right. The object labeled H is positioned to the right of the object labeled C. | What is the relation of the agent O to the agent C?
* lower-right
* overlap
* above
* right
* left
* upper-right
* upper-left
* below
* lower-left | right | [
"lower-right",
"overlap",
"above",
"left",
"upper-right",
"upper-left",
"below",
"lower-left"
] | stepgame |
How did the ancient Chinese keep food warm in winter?
Facilities like electric rice cookers, microwaves, and electric kettles, make it easy for people to keep food warm and enjoy a comfortable winter. So how did Chinese people in ancient times keep food warm in winter without these? In fact, ancient Chinese people used their own methods of heat preservation as early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
* "Wen Ding", ancient rice cooker
One of the major functions of an electric rice cooker is to keep food warm. The "Wen Ding", an ancient cooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy, the ancient cooking container, served the same purpose, but instead of using electric energy, the ancient cooking container preserved heart by burning fuels like charcoal.
The "Wen Ding" unearthed in Nanjing in 1989 is thought to be the oldest of its kind discovered in China, dating back to the Stone Age, The craftsmanship of making the "Wen Ding" was developed in the Bronze Age. The bronze Ding from Shang and Zhou dynasties took on different shapes and structures.
* "Ran LU", ancient small hot pot
The "Ran LU" is a small size cooking vessel made of bronze, which can be divided into three parts. A charcoal stove forms the main structure, with a bottom tray to hold charcoal ashes, and a movable cup at the top. Some experts have concluded that the vessel's structure suggests it may have been used as a small hot pot and that these vessels became popular in the Warring States Period(475--221 BC)
*Bronze You, ancient kettle
The Bronze You was one of the most common wine containers during the Shang and Zhou dynasties. The Bronze You can also be used to warm wine. For example, the Bronze You with beast mask design, unearthed in Jiangxi province, has an opening where charcoals could be placed. Just as people today can't do without an electric kettle, the Bronze You allowed people to enjoy a hot drink.
*Bronze Yan, ancient steamer
Although the "Wen Ding" was effective at keeping food warm, the ancient Chinese people later found that its burning produced pollution. As a result, the Bronze Yan was made with a two-tier structure and used to steam rice and other grains. After the Eastern Han Dynasty (AD 25-AD 220), further improvements to the Bronze Yan led to the modern-day steamer. | What is the unique advantage of the Bronze Yan?
* It is environment-friendly.
* It is useful.
* It is warm.
* It is convenient. | It is warm. | [
"It is environment-friendly.",
"It is useful.",
"It is convenient."
] | race |
The French word renaissance means rebirth. It was first used in 1855 by the historian Jules Michelet in his History of France,then adopted by historians of culture,by art historians,and eventually by music historians,all of whom applied it to European culture during the 150 years spanning 1450-1600.The concept of rebirth was appropriate to this period of European history because of the renewed interest in ancient Greek and Roman culture that began in Italy and then spread throughout Europe. Scholars and artists of the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries wanted to restore the learning and ideals of the classical civilizations of Greece and Rome. To these scholars this meant a return to human--as opposed to spiritual values. Fulfillment in life--as opposed to concern about an afterlife--became a desirable goal,and expressing the entire range of human emotions and enjoying the pleasures of the senses were no longer frowned on. Artists and writers _ turned to secular as well as religious subject matter and sought to make their works understandable and appealing.
These changes in outlook deeply affected the musical culture of the Renaissance period--how people thought about music as well as the way music was composed,experienced,discussed,and circulated. They could see the architectural monuments,sculptures ,plays,and poems that were being rediscovered,but they could not actually hear ancient music--although they could read the writings of classical philosophers,poets,essayists,and music theorists that were becoming available in translation. They learned about the power of ancient music to move the listener and wondered why modern music did not have the same effect. For example,the influential religious leader Bernardino Cirillo expressed disappointment with the learned music of his time. He urged musicians to follow the example of the sculptors,painters,architects,and scholars who had rediscovered ancient art and literature.
The musical Renaissance in Europe was more a general cultural movement and state of mind than a specific set of musical techniques. Furthermore,music changed so rapidly during this century and a half--though at different rates in different countries--that we cannot define a single Renaissance style. | What is the passage mainly about?
A: The musical techniques that were in use during the European Renaissance.
B: The musical compositions that best illustrate the developments during the European Renaissance.
C: The ancient Greek and Roman musical practices used during the European Renaissance.
D: The European Renaissance as a cultural development that included changes in musical style.
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
] | race |
There are three blocks, named HHH, LLL and KKK. Block LLL has a medium grey hexagon which are over another medium grey hexagon and a medium red hexagon. Medium grey hexagon number two is inside and touching block LLL. Block LLL has the medium red hexagon. Within block KKK there is this block. Block KKK contains a medium purple hexagon which is under another medium purple hexagon. This object is over and touches a medium grey hexagon. Block KKK has medium purple hexagon number two. The medium grey hexagon is in this block. Above another medium purple hexagon there is the medium grey hexagon. Medium purple hexagon number three is inside and touching block KKK. | Do all blocks have all blocks?
* No
* Yes | No | [
"Yes"
] | spartun |
E is north west of K. P is below B and to the right of B. The object L is positioned directly below the object V. K is on the right and P is on the left. V and B are parallel, and V is under B. | What is the relation of the agent L to the agent B?
a] left
b] right
c] below
d] lower-left
e] overlap
f] upper-right
g] above
h] upper-left
i] lower-right
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
] | stepgame |
Should we be afraid of sharks ? Maybe not. New research into the reasons for shark attacks suggests that sharks don't like the way humans taste! In fact, most people who are attacked by the shark are still alive after receiving only one bite . Why is this?
There are many opinions to explain why sharks sometimes attack people. One opinion is that sharks are just curious . We know that sharks are the strongest animals in their environment, so they are not afraid of anything. Naturally, that means they are curious when they meet something unusual. Because they don't have hands or feet., the only way they can find out an object is to bite it! It is thought that sharks sometimes bite humans for this reason, and then swim away.
Scientists also say that sharks would not waste energy trying to eat a human, as we have a lot of bones . It is hard for a shark to eat us because sharks don't have hands, and they can't pull the meat off our bones. Maybe that's why they only bite us once. Unluckily, one bite from a large shark is serious enough to hurt people greatly!
Another opinion is that sharks attack humans by mistake. Some sharks may sometimes mistake humans for a seal. An example of this is when a shark attacks a surfer. A surfer lying on a surfboard looks like a seal when seen from below. Sharks like seals because they have thick fat.
Whatever the reason for shark attacks on humans, sharks should be afraid of us. Sadly, we kill almost 40 million of them each year. | What would the author write the passage mainly for?
* To ask people to stop killing sharks.
* To tell surfers to stay away from sharks.
* To show that humans are much stronger than sharks.
* To let us know the reasons for shark attacks on people. | To show that humans are much stronger than sharks. | [
"To ask people to stop killing sharks.",
"To tell surfers to stay away from sharks.",
"To let us know the reasons for shark attacks on people."
] | race |
Animals like the lion are known as carnivorous (meat-eating) animals. They feed on smaller animals. But many other animals eat grass or plants. They are called herbivorous (plant-eating) animals.
You may be surprised to learn that there are carnivorous plants as well as carnivorous animals. Plants that grow in poor soil need other food. They trap (catch by a trick) small insects and take their bodies as food.
The pitcher plant is a common carnivorous plant. This plant has a clever trap like a pitcher or jar. It even has a lid to keep out of the rain. The mouth of the pitcher is covered with something sweet like honeydew . Insects come to the plant to feed on the honeydew. When they have eaten all that is round the mouth, they go into the pitcher to look for more. There is more honeydew deep in the pitcher and they go down to feed on it. The inner wall of the pitcher is covered with fine hairs. These hairs point downwards so that the insects cannot climb out of the pitcher. They are trapped in it. They die there, and their bodies are taken as food by the plant. | The text mainly talks about _ .
- carnivorous animals
- herbivorous animals
- pitcher plants
- small insects | small insects | [
"carnivorous animals",
"herbivorous animals",
"pitcher plants"
] | race |
Why do people want to play games?
* Fun
* Keep score
* Try to win
* Attempt to win
* Bored | Fun | [
"Keep score",
"Try to win",
"Attempt to win",
"Bored"
] | commonsenseqa |
|
About this time every year, I get very nostalgic . Walking through my neighborhood on a fall afternoon reminds me of a time not too long ago when sounds of children filled the air, children playing games on a hill, and throwing leaves around in the street below. I was one of those children, carefree and happy. I live on a street that is only one block long. I have lived on the same street for sixteen years. I love my street. One side has six houses on it, and the other has only two houses, with a small hill in the middle and a huge cottonwood tree on one end. When I think of home, I think of my street. Only I see it as it was before. Unfortunately things change. One day, not long ago, I looked around and saw how different everything has become. Life on my street will never be the same because neighbors are quickly grown old, friends are growing up and leaving, and the city is planning to destroy my precious hill and sell the property to contractors.
It is hard for me to accept that many of my wonderful neighbors are growing old and won't be around much longer. I have fond memories of the couple across the street, who sat together on their porch swing almost every evening, the widow next door who yelled at my brother and me for being too loud, and the crazy old man in a black suit who drove an old car. In contrast to those people, the people I see today are very old neighbors who have seen better days. The man in the black suit says he wants to die, and another neighbor just sold his house and moved into a nursing home. The lady who used to yell at us is too tired to bother any more, and the couple across the street rarely go out to their front porch these days. It is difficult to watch these precious people as they near the end of their lives because at once I thought they would live forever.
The "comings and goings" of the younger generation of my street are now mostly "goings" as friends and peers move on. Once upon a time, my life and the lives of my peers revolved around home. The boundary of our world was the gutter at the end of the street. We got pleasure from playing night games or from a breathtaking ride on a tricycle. Things are different now, as my friends become adults and move on. Children who rode tricycles now drive cars. The kids who once played with me now have new interests and values as they go their separate ways. Some have gone away to college like me, a few got married, two went into the army, and one went to prison. Watching all these people grow up and go away makes me long for the good old days.
Perhaps the biggest change on my street is the fact that the city is going to turn my precious hill into several lots for new homes. For sixteen years, the view out of my kitchen window has been a view of that hill. The hill was a fundamental part of my childhood life; it was the hub of social activity for the children of my street. We spent hours there building forts, sledding, and playing tag. The view out of my kitchen window now is very different; it is one of tractors and dump trucks tearing up the hill. When the hill goes, the neighborhood will not be the same. It is a piece of my childhood. It is a visual reminder of being a kid. Without the hill, my street will be just another pea in the pod.
There was a time when my street was my world, and I thought my world would never change. But something happened. People grow up, and people grow old. Places changes, and with the change comes the heartache of knowing I can never go back to the times I loved. In a year or so, I will be gone just like many of my neighbors. I will always look back to my years as a child, but the place I remember will not be the silent street whose peace is interrupted by the sounds of construction. It will be the happy, noisy, somewhat strange, but wonderful street I knew as a child. | The biggest change on the writer's street is _ .
A] the fact that there are much fewer people around than in the past
B] removing the hill to make way for residential development
C] the building of new homes behind his kitchen window
D] the change in his childhood friends' attitude towards their neighborhood
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | race |
How can I find the end of masking tape easier?
- Soften it up by placing in the microwave for a few seconds.
- Soften it up by placing it in the freezer for a few seconds. | Soften it up by placing in the microwave for a few seconds. | [
"Soften it up by placing it in the freezer for a few seconds."
] | piqa |
|
It does not come as a surprise that Dubai has a growing problem with "tragic". The local rulers have explored all the conventional ways to get traffic moving again,including higher prices for parking,fuel and insurance. But at a recent conference in Hamburg, Hussain Lootah said that the city may adopt a more strict approach: setting an income level for vehicle ownership.
Mr Lootah's approach is unlikely to be copied widely, but mayors of other big cities around the world are starting to think about taking severe actions of their own, including complete car bans in inner cities.But the efforts may not be enough to reduce traffic and pollution. The problems will only get worse: the number of vehicles sold globally each year will grow from around 80 million today to more than 100 million by the end of the decade, according to IHS Automotive.
There are already a handful of car-free communities around the world.But these are typically small and often tourist destinations that seek to create a throwback(;) in time, such as Sark Island, in the English Channel. The largest car-free urban area is probably Venice, where it is impossible to build roads and bridges to link the more than 100 small islands the city sits on.
Yet pedestrian malls and other car-free zones keep popping up in cities around the world. Some cities are considering ways to limit central city access to "green" machines, such as battery-electric vehicles. Hamburg is perhaps the furthest along.
Such extreme plans may fly in a city such as Hamburg. But in many other cities the political resistance even to less far-reaching measures is hard to overcome. Michael Bloomberg, New York's former mayor, tried twice to introduce a jam charge for much of Manhattan, but his plans were rejected by state lawmakers. | What causes Venice to be the largest car-free urban area?
A] Its government law on car free.
B] Its natural geographical characteristics.
C] Its too many tourist destinations.
D] Its reduced number of cars.
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | race |
There are two blocks, A and B. One big black square, a big blue triangle and one medium blue triangle are in block A. This block also has a medium black square. The medium blue triangle is touching the top edge of this block. One small blue triangle is also in this block. One medium black triangle and one medium blue square are also touching the bottom edge of this block.. The big black square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is to the left of the medium blue square and the medium blue triangle. The big blue triangle is touching the right edge of this block. To the left of the medium blue square there is the medium black triangle. The medium blue triangle is to the right of and above the small blue triangle. Block B is below block A. It has a medium black circle. | Which object is above a medium black thing? the medium black triangle or the small blue thing? | Both of them | [
"The medium black triangle ",
"The small blue thing",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
Whether rich or poor, parents who have books in the home increase the level of education their children will attain, according to a 20-year study led by Mariah Evans.
For years, educators have thought the strongest predictor of attaining high levels of education was having parents who were highly educated. But, the study showed that the difference between being raised in a bookless home compared to being raised in a home with a 500-book library has as great an effect on the level of education a child will attain as the difference between having parents who are barely literate and having parents who have a university education.
Being a sociologist, Evans was particularly interested to find that children of lesser-educated parents benefit the most from having books in the home. What kinds of investments should we make to help these kids get ahead? The results of this study indicate that getting some books into their homes is an inexpensive way that we can help these children succeed. Evans said, "Even a little bit goes a long way. Having as few as 20 books in the home still has a significant impact on _ a child to a higher level of education, and the more books you add, the greater benefit the children get."
The researchers were struck by the strong effect having books in the home had on children's educational attainment even above and beyond such factors as education level of the parents, the father's occupation or the economic level of the country.
Having books in the home is twice as important as the father's education level, and more important than whether a child was brought up in a developing country or a developed country. Surprisingly, the difference in educational attainment for children born in developed country and children born in developing country was just 2 years, less than two-thirds of the effect that having 500 or more books in the home had on children. | In the past educators held a point of view that _ .
* parents' level of education had nothing to do with their children's levels of education
* children who were born in poor families studied harder than those in rich families
* children whose family had a library would possibly attain high levels of education
* children whose parents are highly educated would attain high levels of education | children whose parents are highly educated would attain high levels of education | [
"parents' level of education had nothing to do with their children's levels of education",
"children who were born in poor families studied harder than those in rich families",
"children whose family had a library would possibly attain high levels of education"
] | race |
R is positioned right to K. N is positioned above and to the left of U. F presents upper left to K. T is over there and R is directly above it. T is below U and to the right of U. B and N are parallel, and B is under N. The object M is lower and slightly to the left of the object F. | What is the relation of the agent K to the agent B?
* lower-right
* right
* overlap
* below
* left
* lower-left
* upper-right
* upper-left
* above | right | [
"lower-right",
"overlap",
"below",
"left",
"lower-left",
"upper-right",
"upper-left",
"above"
] | stepgame |
There is one box called one. This box have a medium orange apple and a yellow apple. This box covers another medium orange apple. Medium orange apple number one is over and medium orange apple number two is below the yellow thing. The yellow apple touches medium orange apple number one. | Is the yellow apple above any medium orange apple?
1] No
2] Yes
| 2 | [
"1"
] | spartun |
Some researchers believe that some people suffer from asthma due to emotional problems. Negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger can cause the body to release substances such as histamine, which triggers asthma. However, opponents believe that the increased excitability of the vagus nerve and Reduced sympathetic response is the cause of asthma and has nothing to do with the patient's emotional problems. | Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the opponent's point of view?
a) Modern medicine has proven that negative emotions can also induce physical illness
b) Asthma attacks can cause emotional anxiety, depression, and anger in patients
c) Negative emotions such as anxiety, depression, and anger are common problems in modern people
d) Negative emotions increase the excitability of the vagus nerve and reduce the responsiveness of the sympathetic nerve
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | logiqa |
6 June ,Saturday
I read an article about people living in the e-age yesterday .It talks about different ways of communicating like chatting online ,sending e-mails ,sending different kinds of messages and keeping an online diary .
The article says that people nowadays send e-mails at least once a day .I do not agree with this because I send e-mails only twice a week .However ,I do check my e-mails once a day .I like receiving e-mails.
About chatting online ,the article says that it is becoming more and more popular among teenagers .I think this is true .Whenever I arrive at home ,I turn on my computer and log on to chat online with my friends .I prefer chatting online to calling a friend .because I can chat with many friends at the same time .But I like using mobile phones. When I don't have my computer with me ,I can send short messages to my friends . I also like keeping in touch with them in this way .
I keep an online diary four times a week .I like telling others what has happened to me .I think I am one of the people living in the e-age . I can't live without computers or mobile phones . | What does the writer disagree with the article ?
* About chatting online
* About keeping in touching with friends .
* About sending e-mails
* About checking e-mails | About sending e-mails | [
"About chatting online",
"About keeping in touching with friends .",
"About checking e-mails"
] | race |
T is at a 45 degree angle to I, in the upper righthand corner. Y is above R and to the right of R. Object W is above object E and to the left of it, too. R is there and T is at the 2 position of a clock face. Y and H are both there with the object Y is to the left of object H. Q is on top of S. The object W is positioned directly below the object K. S and K are parallel, and S on the left of K. The objects H and Q are over there. The object H is above and slightly to the right of the object Q. | What is the relation of the agent Y to the agent R?
1] overlap
2] upper-left
3] lower-right
4] lower-left
5] left
6] right
7] upper-right
8] above
9] below
| 7 | [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"8",
"9"
] | stepgame |
During the day we work and play, and at night we sleep. Our bodies rest while we are sleeping. In the morning we are ready to work and play again. When we are asleep, our bodies grow most. When children feel tired and angry, they usually need more sleep. We can get our lessons better, and we feel better, too, when we have enough sleep. Boys and girls, eight or nine years old, need ten hours of sleep every night. Our bodies need plenty of air when we sleep. If we do not get enough fresh air we wake up feeling tired. While in bed we must not cover our heads. If we do, our lungs will not get enough fresh air. If we open our windows at night we can have plenty of fresh air. Cool air is better than warm air. Boys and girls must get plenty of sleep if they want to grow and be strong. | What often makes us feel tired in the morning?
A. Too much sleep.
B. Too much air.
C. Too much cold air.
D. Not enough fresh air.
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
] | race |
Do you know Walk With A Doc? It is a new program . This program helps people to be healthy. It's not difficult to do it. You only need sports shoes and then go for a walk in a store or a park with two or more people at a time.
David Sabgir is a doctor in the U.S.A. He starts the new health program. Every Saturday morning, Sabgir runs in a park and he starts thinking, "I run to help myself to be healthy. But I think I can help more people to be healthy."
So he tells his friends and other people about this. They all like the idea. For the first walk, 101 people join. Later , more and more people join this health program. | _ people join the first walk.
- 11
- 10
- 101
- 100 | 100 | [
"11",
"10",
"101"
] | race |
Something strange was unbelievable. Take Robert for example. After the terrible car accident, his whole world had been completely dark and quiet for almost ten years. The loss of sight and hearing made him try many times to put end to his life.
His family especially his wife did their best to tend and comfort him. By and by he finally regained the courage to live on.
On a hot summer afternoon he was taking a walk with a stick near his house when a thunderstorm started suddenly. He stood under a large tree in order not to get himself wet. Unfortunately he was struck down to the ground by a lightning. The witnesses thought him dead but he woke up some 20 minutes later lying face down in muddy water below the tree. He felt that he was trembling badly, but when he opened his eyes ,he didn't dare to believe that he saw a plough( )lying near the wall. When Mrs Edwards came running up to him, she shouted their neighbours for help. And he saw her and heard her voice for the first time in nearly ten years.
The news of Robert's regaining his sight and hearing quickly spread in his area. And many doctors came to prove the truth of the news. Most of them said that he gained sight and hearing again obviously from the knock of lightning; none of them could give convincing reasons, however. The only reasonable explanation given by one doctor was that, since Edwards lost his sight and hearing as a result of sudden shock in a terrible accident, perhaps the only way for them to regain was by another sudden shock. | Which of the following is NOT true?
- Edwards had been deaf and blind for nearly ten years
- Edwards lost all his senses for about 20 minutes after the lightning had struck him down
- Doctor held the belief that Edwards was never really blind and deaf.
- Edwards woke up with face in mud. | Doctor held the belief that Edwards was never really blind and deaf. | [
"Edwards had been deaf and blind for nearly ten years",
"Edwards lost all his senses for about 20 minutes after the lightning had struck him down",
"Edwards woke up with face in mud."
] | race |
M: Are you looking forward to your trip to Canada, Susan?
W: I can't wait to see Canada, Jason, but I'm scared stiff of the journey. My husband insists on flying, but I want to sail. Planes make me nervous.
M: There's nothing to be frightened of. How many planes fly across the Atlantic every day?
W: I've no idea. Hundreds, I suppose.
M: And how often do you hear of a crash? Once or twice a year?
W: Yes, but aero-planes fly so high and fast that once is enough.
M: There are more road accidents per day than air deaths per year. Air transport is really safe compared with road transport.
W: I still prefer to go by sea. Ships may not travel fast but as least you can relax. I'd love a trip on a luxury liner like the Queen Elizabeth II.
M: It's fine if you're a good sailor, but have you ever traveled far in a rough sea?
W: No. I've only been in a boat once. I sailed down the River Thames on a sightseeing tour, but in any case I'd rather be sea - sick than dead. | What's the probable relationship between the two speakers?
- Teacher and student.
- Husband and wife.
- Friends. | Friends. | [
"Teacher and student.",
"Husband and wife."
] | dream |
Two recent studies have found that punishment is not the best way to influence behavior.
One showed that adults are much more cooperative if they work in a system based on rewards. Researchers at Harvard University in the United States and the Stockholm School of Economics in Sweden did the study.
They had about two hundred college students play a version of the game known as the Prisoner's Dilemma. The game is based on the tension between the interests of an individual and a group. The students played in groups of four. Each player could win points for the group, so they would all gain equally. But each player could also reward or punish each of the other three players, at a cost to the punisher.
Harvard researcher David Rand says the most successful behavior proved to be cooperation. The groups that rewarded it the most earned about twice as much in the game as the groups that rewarded it the least. And the more a group punished itself, the lower its earnings were. The group with the most punishment earned twenty-five percent less than the group with the least punishment. The study appeared last month in the journal Science.
The other study involved children. It was presented last month in California at a conference on violence and abuse. Researchers used intelligence tests given to two groups. More than eight hundred children aged two to four the first time they were tested. More than seven hundred children aged five to nine.
The two groups were retested four years later, and the study compared the results with the first test. Both groups contained children whose parents used physical punishment and children whose parents did not. The study says the IQs--or intelligence quotients--of the younger children who were not _ were five points higher than those who were. In the older group, the difference was almost three points.
Murray Strauss from the University of New Hampshire worked with Mallie Paschall from the Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation. Professor Strauss has written extensively about physical punishment of children. He says the more they are spanked, the slower their mental development. He also looked at average IQs in other nations and found them lower where spanking was more common. | The author develops the passage _ .
A] in order of time
B] by describing his experiences
C] in order of importance
D] by using quotations and statistics
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
] | race |
There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Block A has a big black triangle. Above block A we have block B with one small black circle in it. Finally, we have block C which is to the right of block A. It contains a medium blue square, one big black triangle and a big black square. The big black square is near to and to the left of a small blue circle. The small blue circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. The medium blue square is to the right of the small blue circle and the big black square. The big black triangle is above the small blue circle. | What is to the right of the big black square? a small black circle or a big black triangle? | None of them | [
"Small black circle ",
"Big black triangle ",
"Both of them"
] | spartqa |
FIFA has decided that the Football World Cup 2018 will be held in Russia. Before the answer was given to the public, many people thought England would be the winner.
Famous football player, David Beckham, Prince William and Prime Minister David Cameron all worked hard to help England to hold the Football World Cup 2018. Mr. Cameron promised that England would make every fan feel at home and that it would host the most wonderful Football World Cup in history. David Beckham spoke movingly of how his grandfather, a football fan, died as he was playing in the Football World Cup.
FIFA president, Sepp Blatter, described England as "the motherland of football" before he opened the envelope with the winner's name in it.
Prince William said, "Certainly we're very disappointed. We have worked hard, but sadly, it didn't work."
He added later, "I'm sorry for England football fans. We have given everything we could."
Before the answer was given, hundreds of fans had gathered in London and other main English cities in the cold weather in the hope of good news, but the news let them down.
The last Football World Cup help in England was the Football World Cup 1966. | Who didn't work hard to help England to hold the Football World Cup 2018?
- Prince William.
- David Beckham.
- Prime Minister David Cameron
- Sepp Blatter. | Sepp Blatter. | [
"Prince William.",
"David Beckham.",
"Prime Minister David Cameron"
] | race |
pot | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Can get wet if you sprinkle foil on it.
* Can be covered in foil when you cook | Can be covered in foil when you cook | [
"Can get wet if you sprinkle foil on it."
] | piqa |
Join in the holiday fun at the Powerhouse this month linked to our new exhibition, Evolution & Revolution: Chinese dress1700s to now. DON'T FORGET our other special event, the Club Med Circus School which is part of the Circus !150years of circus in Australia exhibition experience!
*Chinese Folk Dancing: Colorful Chinese dance and musical performances by The Chinese Folk Dancing School of Sydney. Dances include: the Golden stick dance and the Chinese drum dance. A feature will be the Qin dynasty Emperor's count dance .Also included is a show of face painting for Beijing opera performances.
Sunday 29 June and Wednesday 2 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11.30 am & 1.30 pm.
*Australian Chinese Children's Arts Theatre: W ell-known children's play experts from Shanghai lead this dynamic youth group. Performances include Chinese fairy tales and plays.
Thursday 3 to Sunday 6 July in the Turbine Hall, at 11.30 am & 1.30 pm.
*Chinese Youth League: A traditional performing arts group featuring performance highlights such as the Red scarf and Spring flower dances ,and a musician playing Er Hu.
Sunday 6 to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall,11.30 am to 1.30 pm.
*Kids Activity: Make a Paper Horse :Young children make a paper horse cut-out.(The horse is a frequent theme in Chinese painting, including a kind of advancement.)Suitable for ages 8~12 years.
Saturday 28 June to Tuesday 8 July in the Turbine Hall,12.00 pm to 1.00 pm.
*Club Med Circus School: Learn circus skills, including the trapeze, trampolining and magic.Note only for children over 5.There are 40 places available in each 1 hour session and these must be booked at the front desk,level 4,on the day.
Tuesday 1 to Saturday 5 Julyat 11.30 am & 1.00 pm.
Enjoy unlimited free visits and many other benefits by becoming a Family member of the Powerhouse.Our family memberships cover two adults and all children under the age of 16 years at the one address.
Members receive Powerline,our monthly magazine,discounts in the shops and the restaurants,as well as free admission to the Museum.All this for as little as $50.00 a year!Call(02)9217 0600 for more details. | What is the main purpose of the text _ .
* To report the performances.
* To teach kids Chinese arts.
* To present schedules.
* To attract visitors. | To report the performances. | [
"To teach kids Chinese arts.",
"To present schedules.",
"To attract visitors."
] | race |
STUFFED BEEFSTEAK . E. H. W. Take a flank or round steak and pound well ; sprinkle with pepper and salt . Make a plain dressing ; spread it on the steak ; roll it up ; tie closely , and put in a skillet with a little water and a lump of butter the size of an egg ; cover closely and let it boil slowly one hour ; then let it brown in skillet , basting frequently . When done , dredge a little flour into the gravy , and pour over the meat . | What may happen after this recipe was posted ?
A: Others will use the recipe to make beefsteak .
B: Others will use the beefsteak recipe at their restaurant .
C: Others will critique the recipe for beefsteak .
D: Others will write a review about the recipe .
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | cosmos |
Yes; I have a rare form of cluster/ice pick headaches that can affect any part of my body. It’s quite uncommon, but essentially I can get an excruciating migraine in my arm, leg, etc., on top of getting them in my head/temples.
For years my family and I had no idea what was happening, and with no vocabulary to properly explain what was happening, I described it for about fifteen years as “beeping.” Doctors told us it was anything from growth spurts to a grab for attention, and for a while I gave up trying to figure out what they were.
When they got worse and I couldn’t ignore them anymore, I was finally sent to a neurologist, who diagnosed me with ice pick headaches. I let out a sigh of relief that I didn’t even know I was holding in; I felt like I could finally breathe. Years of stress and confusion washed off of me, and I started taking a beta blocker to prevent them.
I’ve been on them for a few years now, and it’s changed my life for the better. I used to be terrified of learning to drive, for many reasons, but a large one being that if I got an ice pick headache on the road, I couldn’t guarantee the safety of those around me if I was at the wheel. Now I’m considering finally getting my license (considering - I still don’t like being behind the wheel), I don’t double over in white hot pain randomly anymore, and when I do get a cluster headache, I can still function. It almost sounds a little silly, but really, they were crippling, and being able to work through them on my own? It’s the greatest gift I’ve given to myself.
You know yourself better than anyone, even if you feel like you don’t know yourself. If something feels wrong, don’t just live with it - keep pushing for a correct diagnosis! | Why was the author terrified of learning to drive? | If the author got a headache while driving, it might lead to danger for others. | [
"Because of years of stress and confusion.",
"Not enough information",
"Because doctors hadn't settled on a diagnosis."
] | quail |
I think the prospect of riding his bike again should do the trick . As if that were n't bad enough , he came down with some kind of 24-hour bug this past Friday that basically sent him to bed for the day , waking up periodically for bathroom , Tylenol and drink breaks . During one , Rick went to get him some lemon - lime Gatorade and Geoffrey asked , " Daddy ? Is that the stuff for light replacement ? | What happened that made the writer suggest bike riding again ?
* He had drunk so much gatorade that he refused to come out of the bathroom for fear of wetting himself .
* He was very sick and was becoming reluctant to get up and get going again .
* He fell off his bike and the tylenol helped him feel better and his dad needed to encourage him to ride again .
* None of the above choices . | He was very sick and was becoming reluctant to get up and get going again . | [
"He had drunk so much gatorade that he refused to come out of the bathroom for fear of wetting himself .",
"He fell off his bike and the tylenol helped him feel better and his dad needed to encourage him to ride again .",
"None of the above choices ."
] | cosmos |
It 's the way forward . Oscar has fought me all day long . He cried because I refused to let him spend his day watching Wallace and Gromit . | What is the reason he wanted to watch Wallace and Gromit ?
- None of the above choices .
- Oscar likes them because they are Sesame Street stars .
- Wallace and Gromit is a sort of animated character movie or series and it is fun and comedic .
- He likes to meet and see new things . | Wallace and Gromit is a sort of animated character movie or series and it is fun and comedic . | [
"None of the above choices .",
"Oscar likes them because they are Sesame Street stars .",
"He likes to meet and see new things ."
] | cosmos |
There once lived in China a very foolish king and queen. One day the queen had a baby daughter. When they saw their baby, they both cried out, "My goodness! How small it is! It's hairless and toothless! It's a monster!" They sent for all the doctors in the country and ordered them to prepare some medicine for her.
"When she drinks your medicine, she must grow to the right size and have hair and teeth," the king said, "If you don't do this, you'll have a beating."
The doctors thought it impossible, but they dared not say anything against the king's order. Just then and old doctor stepped forward. "Oh, we shall certainly obey your order," he said, "but it takes time. We have to dig a mineral from the Kun Lun Mountains when the snow melts for the second time. The snow melts on those mountains only once in six years. So we need twelve years."
At last the king agreed and the doctors took away the little princess. On her twelfth birthday, they brought her back to her parents with long black hair and beautiful teeth. The king and queen were very happy and gave the doctors expensive presents. | The doctors thought it impossible _ .
A: for them to make the baby have teeth and hair or grow teeth at once
B: for them to prepare the medicine in twelve years
C: for them to change the king's order
D: for the small baby to drink the medicine
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
] | race |
We have one box called one. This box has a medium green apple. Over another medium green apple there is the medium green apple. Medium green apple number two is inside and touching box one. | Do all boxes cover all fruits?
A. Yes
B. No
| B | [
"A"
] | spartun |
Remind children that bad things don't last. It may sound simple, but the message is extremely important. "Children often don't have the experience to know that when something bad happens---they lose an important game or their best friend lets them down---it's not the end of the world," explains Nancy Leffert, a senior research scientist with the Research Institute, an American adolescents and children's research group. "They think their bad feelings will last for ever, or that one failure will ruin everything."
Unfortunately, that kind of thinking discourages motivation . "If a child believes that the cause of her upset is lasting, or that nothing she does will make a difference, it decreases her ability to keep on trying." says Dorothy Rich, president of the MegaSkills Education Center of the Home and School Institute, based in Washington. Any time you can help your child see that a situation is not lasting, that a result can be changed, or that one opinion does not reflect reality, you give her reason to hope.
Case in point: "When my daughter Kathy was eight, art was one of her favorite subjects," says Beth, a mother of two. "Then she got an art teacher who gave a great deal of praise to one student and barely noticed the rest. Kathy was ready to give up until I explained to her, "Never stop doing your best just because one person doesn't give you praise." Beth had to repeat the advice often, and finally her daughter got the message. "Kathy is 12 now, and art is still one of her strongest subjects." | The best title of the passage is _ .
* Tell Children Not to Let Failure Ruin Them
* Teach Your Children to Be Happy
* Help Children Promote Problem Solving Ability
* Set Reasonable Hopes for Your Children | Teach Your Children to Be Happy | [
"Tell Children Not to Let Failure Ruin Them",
"Help Children Promote Problem Solving Ability",
"Set Reasonable Hopes for Your Children"
] | race |
How to clean the bathtub. | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
a] Pour cleaning solution on a broom and scrub the bathtub all over.
b] Pour cleaning solution on a brush and scrub the bathtub all over.
| b | [
"a"
] | piqa |
Economist: Technology now changes so rapidly that workers need periodic retraining. Such retraining can be efficient only if it allows individual companies to meet their own shortterm needs. Hence, large governmental job retraining programs are no longer a viable option in the effort to retrain workers efficiently. | Which one of the following is an assumption required by the economist's argument?
A) No single type of retraining program is most efficient at retraining technological workers.
B) Large governmental job retraining programs do not meet the short-term needs of individual companies.
C) Technological workers are more likely now than in the past to move in order to find work for which they are already trained.
D) Large job retraining programs will be less efficient than smaller programs if the pace of technological change slows.
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
] | reclor |
I is at a 45 degree angle to N, in the upper lefthand corner. N is over there and P is on the right. If W is the center of a clock face, E is located between 4 and 5. G is at the bottom and P is on the top. G is positioned in the lower left corner of E. T is to the left of I and below I at approximately a 45 degree angle. | What is the relation of the agent P to the agent W?
a. left
b. upper-right
c. below
d. lower-right
e. upper-left
f. overlap
g. right
h. above
i. lower-left
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
] | stepgame |
The American Civil war was fought to free people from what?
* Prisoner
* Independence
* Caged in
* Topfree
* Slavery | Slavery | [
"Prisoner",
"Independence",
"Caged in",
"Topfree"
] | commonsenseqa |
|
За кой вид организация на стопанството се отнася характеристиката? „Този вид организация на стопанството е форма на производство и пласиране на стоки и услуги, при която цените се определят от тяхното търсене и предлагане. При тази организация съществуват различни форми на собственост, неограничено движение на изкупните и продажните цени.“
* командно
* пазарно
* планово централизирано
* натурално | пазарно | [
"командно",
"планово централизирано",
"натурално"
] | reasoning_bg |
|
The City Mouse and the Country Mouse
Once there were two mice. They were friends. One mouse lived in the country; the other mouse lived in the city. After many years the Country mouse saw the City mouse; he said, "Do come and see me at my house in the country." So the City mouse went. The City mouse said, "This food is not good, and your house is not good. Why do you live in a hole in the field? You should come and live in the city. You would live in a nice house made of stone. You would have nice food to eat. You must come and see me at my house in the city."
The Country mouse went to the house of the City mouse. It was a very good house. Nice food was set ready for them to eat. But just as they began to eat they heard a great noise. The City mouse cried, "Run! Run! The cat is coming!" They ran away quickly and hid.
After some time they came out. When they came out, the Country mouse said, "I do not like living in the city. I like living in my hole in the field. For it is nicer to be poor and happy, than to be rich and afraid." | Which of the following is True?
a. The Country mouse had a poor life while the City mouse had a happy life.
b. The Country mouse had a poorer but happier life than the City mouse.
c. The two mice lived together.
d. The two mice had a great meal.
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | race |
The skeleton for this needs to be light so it can fly?
a: Building
b: Aircraft
c: Ship
d: Closet
e: Closet
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d",
"e"
] | commonsenseqa |
|
Realistic progressive decision-making means that the decision-maker cannot have all the wisdom of the human being and all the information about the decision-making, and the time and cost of the decision-making are limited. Therefore, the decision-maker can only adopt the method of coping with the situation in the "biased mutual adjustment" "Making decisions. The theory requires that decision-making procedures be simplified, that the decisions are practical, feasible, and in line with the requirements of interest groups, and strive to solve practical problems. | According to the above definition, Which of the following are realistic progressive decisions:
a. General manager li of a certain economic and trade company can consider all company actions and the impact of the actions before making a decision, and choose the action with the greatest value as a countermeasure.
b. Chairman zhang believes that in the decision-making of the company's development, it is impossible to foresee all the results. only a "satisfactory" plan can be selected from the alternatives, so only part of the results of the plan are often viewed.
c. Director tian was largely controlled by the subconscious when making department development decisions, and many decision-making actions were often emotional and therefore made unwise arrangements.
d. Director li emphasized that the factory's production cannot be blindly expanded. it should be based on the reality of factory development. when faced with an opportunity, it should take decisive action, invest limited resources and time into important links, and continue to continue production in future work. perfect
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d"
] | logiqa |
We have three blocks, A, B and C. Block A contains two medium black squares. Below medium black square number two is medium black square number one. Block B is above block A. It has a medium yellow square. Finally, we have block C which is below block B. It has two medium black squares. Medium black square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. This object is below medium black square number two. | What is below the yellow object? a medium black square number two or a thing which is touching the bottom edge of a block? | Both of them | [
"Medium black square number two",
"Thing which is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
At one time I had two cats who would hiss and spit and tear about when the other came near . It was quite an impressive show of conflict . When I moved into a small house the situation became even more unpleasant . I was awoken in the night by furious , exploding encounters . | What was happening ?
1] The cats were behaving perfectly
2] The cats were getting along begrudingly
3] The cats got into the worst fight ever
4] The cats were sleeping fitfully
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
] | cosmos |
We have three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block C is above blocks A and B. Block A has a big blue circle and a big yellow square. Below the big yellow square there is the big blue circle. Block B contains one medium blue square and one big blue square. Near to, below and to the right of the big blue square is the medium blue square. Block C contains one big blue circle, one small blue square and a big blue triangle. The big blue circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. Below a big blue square is the small blue square. The big blue triangle is near to, below and to the left of the big blue square. The big blue square is touching the right edge of this block. To the left of the small object which is below the big blue square is the big blue circle. This block also has a medium black square. | Which object is near to a big blue square? the big blue triangle or the medium blue square? | Both of them | [
"The big blue triangle ",
"The medium blue square ",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
As a senior, my future is always on my mind. To be exact, thoughts of the future have kept me up countless nights and made me worry enough to do poorly on more than one test. Because of this, words of wisdom are a source of comfort. Steve Jobs gave a speech to Stanford's graduating class in 2005 and his words resound repeatedly in my mind whenever I think about my future.
It wasn't always like that, though. It started when I became a junior, when college came into view. It's the first big step to making your life your own. So when Jobs discussed his life as a student, some fears were eased. He, too, felt the need to attend college to make something of himself. He faced what many are extremely afraid of: uncertainty. His lack of understanding caused him to stop attending college and focus on what he felt was important. His story had a happy ending, of course, since he certainly turned out well.
This doesn't mean that students shouldn't attend college, but rather that they shouldn't worry so much. You'll get where you need to go, even if your path is a bit more winding than you'd like.
Jobs talked about the hardships in his work. His love of his work helped him carry on and he got where he was meant to be, which restates the point: don't panic.
One particular part of his speech stayed with me. Steve Jobs quoted the saying "Stay hungry, stay foolish" and it has become my motto. Staying foolish is realizing that you are still a fool, no matter how much you've learned or experienced. There is always more to explore. Staying hungry is wanting to find those things about which you are still uneducated.
Steve Jobs's level of success is attainable, and I aim to prove that. With the will power to go into the world living every day like it's my last and allowing the future to take care of itself, I will do great things. In the last moments of my life, I'll be proud of what I have done and hope to have all the wisdom a person could wish for. | What did NOT Steve Jobs encourage students to do in his speech?
1. Stay calm in the face of hardships.
2. Be modest so as to learn more.
3. Be content with what they know.
4. Have the desire to learn more.
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
] | race |
writing bienvenidos on the wall | Is the blue thing in front of the writing?
* No
* Yes | Yes | [
"No"
] | resq |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.