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One of the tough things about being a high school student is that you never seem to get enough sleep at night, which often leaves you nodding off during classes.
"The best amount of sleep to get is about seven and a half to eight hours," Peter Venn at Queen Victoria Hospital, UK, told The Telegraph. Spending either less than six or more than nine hours in sleeping puts your health at risk.
A popular solution to a lack of sleep at night is to take a "power nap" during the day, but does this work?
Generally speaking, it can be beneficial. Research shows that a nap in the middle of the day --even a brief one as short as five or 10 minutes ---can clear your mind and leave you with increased energy and improved productivity , according to Forbes.
However, as refreshing as it might be, if you are getting adequate sleep at night, taking a power nap isn't such a wise choice. The reason is that sleeping during the day can interfere with your body's biorhythms . The brain gets used to going to bed at roughly the same time each night and getting up at the same time each day, and you don't want to disturb this routine.
One more thing to keep in mind is that a power nap should never be used as a replacement for a good night's sleep. "Twenty minutes of power nap during the day is not like a tablet which will definitely work," Rahul Mukherjee, an Indian sleep specialist, told The Telegraph. "An hour's sleep before midnight is worth a couple of hours' sleep after midnight."
|
Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the article?
A: The naps you take during the day are all considered to be "power naps".
B: If you sleep well at night, it is unnecessary to take a power nap in the daytime.
C: The longer time you take a power nap, the more energetic you will feel when you wake up.
D: The best time to take a power nap is after lunch.
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C
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[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
race
|
Herta Muller, the Romanian-born German writer, has won the 2009 Nobel Prize for Literature.The award was announced in Stockholm on Thursday.
Ms.Muller, 56, immigrated to Germany from Romania in 1987.She is the first German writer to win the Nobel in literature since Gunter Grass in 1999 and the 13th winner writing in German since the prize was first given in 1901.She is the 12th woman to win the literature prize.But unlike previous winners like Doris Lessing and V.S.Naipaul, Ms.Muller is ly unknown outside of literary circles in Germany.
"I am very surprised and still cannot believe it," Ms.Muller said in a statement delivered by her publisher in Germany."I can't say anything more at the moment."
She has written some 20 books, but just 5 have been translated into English, including the novels "The Land of Green Plums" and "The Appointment."
At the news conference on Thursday at the German Publishers & Booksellers Association in Berlin, where she lives, Ms.Muller, wearing all black and sitting on a leopard-print chair, appeared nervous with all the cameras flashing on her.
When asked what it meant that her name would now be mentioned in the same breath as German greats like Thomas Mann and Heinrich Boll, Ms.Muller remained philosophical."I am now nothing better and I'm nothing worse," she said, adding: "My inner thing is writing.That's what I can hold on to."
Earlier in the day, at a news conference in Stockholm, Peter England, secretary of the Swedish Academy, said Ms.Muller was honored for her "very, very distinct special language" and because "she has really a story to tell about cruelty and repression in a village much like the one Muller grew up in."
The awards ceremony is planned for Dec.10 in Stockholm.As the winner, Ms.Muller will receive about $1.4 million.
|
According to the passage, all of the following statements are wrong EXCEPT that _ .
- she moved to Germany from Romania when she was 40
- she is the first German writer that has won the Nobel Prize in literature
- most of her works are very popular outside Germany
- so far there are 13 winners whose works are written in German
|
so far there are 13 winners whose works are written in German
|
[
"she moved to Germany from Romania when she was 40",
"she is the first German writer that has won the Nobel Prize in literature",
"most of her works are very popular outside Germany"
] |
race
|
Years ago, I went to a special English class because it was the only school subject that I wasn't good at. I got excellent marks because of my fine memory . I could read and translate any text that I heard once but I couldn't make my own sentences. My face usually turned red when my teacher wanted me to answer questions in English. A few months later, I had to pass an exam. I couldn't _ the novel with my own words, so I decided to learn the book by heart. I told my teacher 10 pages of the book. When the teacher understood what was happening, she stopped me and said, "Gagik, you have a fine memory, but it's much easier to speak English."
That day on my way home, I met a foreigner. He couldn't find the way to his hotel. To my surprise, I spoke to him in English and helped him find his hotel. I found speaking English was not so difficult if I didn't think too much about making mistakes. I thought that was the secret of learning to speak English. How happy I was!
|
Why did the writer go to the English class?
- He wanted to become good at English.
- He had no other school subjects.
- He thought English was important.
- He liked English very much.
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He liked English very much.
|
[
"He wanted to become good at English.",
"He had no other school subjects.",
"He thought English was important."
] |
race
|
Isn't it cool to surf in summer? You catch a wave and enjoy the ride. Surfing is not only our favorite sport, though. A group of penguins enjoy the sport as much as we do. And they show their excitement and skills in the new animated film --Surf`s Up, which came out on June 6, in the US.
Cody loves the sport. Cody's idol is Big Z, a great penguin surfing king. Cody doesn't like his brother and his mother who are not supportive. He really wants to get away. Cody believes that winning a surfing competition will bring him admiration and respect. When Mikey Abromowitz, a talent scout , comes to Antarctica to look for talented penguins for a surfing competition, Cody's really excited, but during his show there are no waves and he _ . But he knows he can't give up. He runs after Mikey's whale and begs until Mikey agrees to take him.
There Cody meets Lani, the island's beautiful lifeguard, as well as his main rival , the surfing champion Evans. The cocky Evans shows no respect for Big Z, which makes Cody angry. For this, he challenges Evans to a surfing match, only to suffer a terrible defeat.
Lani takes Cody to the island doctor. As they spend time together, Cody realizes that this doctor is really Big Z himself. When he learns this, Cody begs him to train him and make him a better surfer.
Cody begins to find his own way. Cody improves his skills with the help of Big Z and discovers that a true winner isn't always the one who comes in first.
|
The passage mainly tells us _ .
1. about the life of a teenage penguin called Cody
2. about a new animated film --Surf`s Up
3. that winning can bring you good luck and respect
4. how a penguin can be a good surfer
|
3
|
[
"1",
"2",
"4"
] |
race
|
We have three blocks, A, B and C. Block A has one medium black square. Then, there is block B with a small black circle, one small yellow triangle and one big blue square in it. This block also has one medium yellow triangle. This block also has a big yellow circle. Far from, to the left of and above the big blue square is the small yellow triangle. It is to the left of the big yellow circle. The small black circle is above the medium yellow triangle. Finally, above block A we have block C which is above block B. It contains a medium black circle.
|
What is below the medium black circle? a big yellow circle or a small yellow triangle?
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Both of them
|
[
"Big yellow circle ",
"Small yellow triangle ",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
“Please remember me to myself!”
When sliding toward mania in 2016, I begged this of my therapist. He cocked his head.
“What do you mean?”
I had no idea—on a conscious level—what I was asking for, just that I felt in a desperate sense that the self I knew was slipping away. An inability to recognize myself either in my writing or in reflecting upon my own actions was taking over.
And then…? I didn't care.
I wanted to kiss girls.
Which is fine—just not something I ordinarily do.
I wanted to drink, smoke.
Again, fine—but not something I ordinarily do.
“Do I seem…okay?” I asked a colleague at work. A woman I barely knew. Insanely, I thought that since she worked with disabled students, many of whom struggled with mental illness, she would know mania when she saw it.
This was a rather foolish assumption—especially since she's an educator, not a psychiatrist, especially with how skilled I am at wearing the mask of calm, the face of sanity.
“You seem great, Julie. Cheery. Professional as always.”
I let her reassurance placate me. Wanted to be placated.
Yet, within months I lost my job. And not only that, but a chance at a scholarship, two really important long term friendships—relationships I'd enjoyed since high school. I was hospitalized three times between September and February. I lost my ability to trust myself, lost my mind.
It is now a little over two years since I first felt that sliding. Twenty-six months since I knew that somewhere in the deepest parts of who I am, I was slipping. Nine seasons since I begged Dr. Poe, “Remember me to myself!”
I'm still recuperating.
Yes.
I have felt like I wasn't me.
|
What kind of help did Julie get after the situations in her story?
|
She received professional mental help .
|
[
"Not enough information",
"Her husband and her went to couple's therapy.",
"She got a tummy tuck."
] |
quail
|
We get together a couple times a month for lunch , too . Today , we went out to lunch . Today , she kissed me . On the mouth . From shock , I just stood there , frozen like a zombie . She took this as permission or something and kept going . As gently as I could , I pushed her away .
|
Why did the narrator suddenly freeze up ?
* They were not expecting a girl to be there .
* They were not expecting a zombie movie to be on .
* They were not expecting a zombie to show up .
* They were not expecting an intimate moment .
|
They were not expecting an intimate moment .
|
[
"They were not expecting a girl to be there .",
"They were not expecting a zombie movie to be on .",
"They were not expecting a zombie to show up ."
] |
cosmos
|
How do you clean paint splatter off a sliding glass door?
a. Hold a utility razor blade by the safety edge and scrape the paint of in a sweeping motion.
b. Use a standard shaving razor and scrape of the paint splatter in a sweeping motion.
|
a
|
[
"b"
] |
piqa
|
|
The object labeled L is positioned to the right of the object labeled C. L and V are horizontal and L is to the left of V. H is at the lower side of M. M is positioned below T and to the right. C is positioned right to H. R is directly north west of V.
|
What is the relation of the agent M to the agent L?
- upper-right
- above
- below
- overlap
- upper-left
- right
- lower-right
- left
- lower-left
|
upper-left
|
[
"upper-right",
"above",
"below",
"overlap",
"right",
"lower-right",
"left",
"lower-left"
] |
stepgame
|
There are three boxes, called one, two and three. A medium yellow apple is covered by and another medium yellow apple is inside box one. Box two covers a medium green apple. Box three with a medium yellow apple has this box and is to the left of box one. Box one is disconnected from this box. Below another medium yellow apple is the medium yellow apple. Medium yellow apple number two is within box three.
|
Are all medium yellow apples on the left side of a medium yellow apple?
* Yes
* No
|
No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
spartun
|
A calf born in a warm season will do what better than a calf born in a cold season?
A. See
B. Stand
C. Sense
D. Flourish
|
D
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C"
] |
openbookqa
|
|
There are two blocks. Lets call them A and B. Block A has one big black triangle. Block B is above block A. It contains a medium black triangle, a medium yellow triangle and a medium black square. A medium blue triangle is touching the right edge of this block. This shape is above the medium black square. To the left of the medium blue triangle , the medium yellow triangle and the medium black square is the medium black triangle.
|
Which object is above a black triangle? the medium black triangle or the medium blue triangle that is touching the right edge of a block?
|
Both of them
|
[
"The medium black triangle ",
"The medium blue triangle that is touching the right edge of a block ",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
Look at the students in the photo. The boy in green shoes is Martin. He is from England. He`s fourteen years old. His hair is yellow. He likes yellow very much. The boy in a blue shirt is his brother , Tom. He is thirteen. They look the same. The girl in a yellow dress is Lisa. She is their friend. She is from America. She is tall and she has long brown hair. She likes yellow, too.
|
Where is Tom from?
- China.
- America.
- England.
- Canada.
|
China.
|
[
"America.",
"England.",
"Canada."
] |
race
|
A box named DDD contain two midsize white rectangles. This box covers a midsize orange rectangle which is south of midsize white rectangle number one. To the north of this shape is midsize white rectangle number two. There exists a box called EEE. Box EEE has a midsize orange rectangle which is to the north of a midsize green rectangle. Box EEE contains the midsize green rectangle. Another midsize orange rectangle is inside and another midsize green rectangle is inside and touching this box. Midsize orange rectangle number two is to the north of midsize green rectangle number two. Disconnected from another box called JJJ is box EEE. Box JJJ contains a midsize green rectangle.
|
Are all shapes within all boxes?
- Yes
- No
|
No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
spartun
|
The pews were packed at First Baptist Church, Coreyville. As part-time music minister of the church, Greg Tenorly sat in his usual place on the podium, behind and slightly to the left of the pastor. He wondered why attendance was up. It was a perfect day--seventy degrees, sunny. That had to be part of the reason. And the sermon title was 'Forgiveness Fighters.' People would much rather hear a sermon about forgiveness than one about Hell.
Everybody wanted to be forgiven. But when it came to forgiving others--many people fight it. The pastor said these folks were the Forgiveness Fighters. He read a scripture passage.
Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times? Jesus saith unto him, I say not unto thee, Until seven times: but, Until seventy times seven.
When Greg heard these verses, which he knew by memory, it was like a slap in the face. How many times had he already forgiven his father? But he knew that 'seventy times seven' did not mean literally 490 times. The number 'seven' in the Bible symbolized completeness. It meant forgiving an unlimited number of times. But how could Greg ever forgive his father for killing his mother?
Maybe if Greg had been there it wouldn't have happened. But he had moved out of the house during his first semester at Lamar University--even though it was only forty minutes away, in Beaumont. A fellow music major had been more than happy to let Greg share the little rent house and the expenses.
Ralph Tenorly had sent his wife to the grocery store for more chips and dip. The big game was already starting, and there were no snacks in the house. But on her way back home, a pickup truck blew through a stop sign, crashing into the driver's side of the car. Barbara was killed instantly.
|
How long was probably the sermony?
|
One hour
|
[
"15 minutes",
"30 minutes",
"Not enough information"
] |
quail
|
There exists one block called AAA. This block contain a big yellow triangle, a small blue square and a blue circle. This block covers a big black shape which is under and to the left-hand side of the big yellow triangle.Close to and on the right side of the yellow shape is a big blue triangle. The big blue triangle is within block AAA. The big yellow triangle is to the left-hand side of the small blue square and is above this thing. Below and to the right-hand side of the blue circle is this object.
|
Are all things on the left side of all blue triangles?
A. No
B. Yes
|
A
|
[
"B"
] |
spartun
|
An expensive car speeding down the main street of a small town was soon over-taken by a young motorcycle policeman. As he started to take out the ticket, the woman in the car said proudly. "Before you go any further, young man, I think you should know that the mayor of this city is a good friend of mine."
The officer did not say a word, but kept writing.
"I am also a friend of Chief of Police Barnes," continued the woman, getting angrier each moment.
Still he kept on writing.
"Young man," she said, "I know Judge Lawson and State Senator Patton."
Handing the ticket to the woman, the officer asked pleasantly. "Tell me, do you know Bill Bronson?"
"No. Why?" she replied.
"Well, this is the man you should have known," he said, going back to his motorcycle, "I am Bill Bronson."
|
The woman driving the expensive car _ .
1. told the policeman to stay where he was
2. failed to stop the policeman writing the ticket
3. warned the policeman not to move a step further
4. was surprised that the policeman did not know the mayor
|
1
|
[
"2",
"3",
"4"
] |
race
|
They could have been bitches and just tried to sell their own stuff and not helped anyone who might be potential competition down the road , but they were very encouraging , helpful , insightful , and nice . One of them even bought the vampire drawings ( done on lined school paper ) from a 12-yr - old so as to encourage her to continue with artwork . Cool , huh?Anyway , they taught me a lot .
|
Why were they very encouraging and helpful to people who might be potential competition ?
a: They were very encouraging and help to people who might be potential competition because they have a naturally kind personality .
b: None of the above choices .
c: They were very encouraging and help to people who might be potential competition because they like dealing with children like me .
d: They were very encouraging and help to people who might be potential competition because they 're passionate about drawing .
|
d
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c"
] |
cosmos
|
One block named HHH exists. A medium purple hexagon is covered by block HHH. Block HHH have a grey hexagon, another medium purple hexagon and another medium purple hexagon. Medium purple hexagon number three is over medium purple hexagon number one and touches the grey hexagon. Medium purple hexagon number two is above and the grey thing is under this thing. The grey shape touches medium purple hexagon number one. Under medium purple hexagon number two is this shape.
|
Is a medium purple hexagon under all medium purple objects?
A] Yes
B] No
|
B
|
[
"A"
] |
spartun
|
There are two boxes, called one and two. A medium orange apple is in box one. Box one has a medium yellow apple and covers another medium orange apple. The medium yellow apple touches medium orange apple number one. This thing is to the north of medium orange apple number two. A medium yellow apple is covered by box two. Box two have another medium yellow apple, a medium green fruit and a medium orange apple. The green thing is to the north of medium yellow apple number two. Medium yellow apple number two are to the north of the medium orange apple and medium yellow apple number one.Medium yellow apple number one touches the medium orange apple.
|
Do all medium yellow apples cover box two?
* Yes
* No
|
No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
spartun
|
There are many changes that can occur to the earth, quickly or overtime. Which would occur over millions of years?
1. Earthquake
2. Canyon
3. Tornado
4. Tsunami
|
2
|
[
"1",
"3",
"4"
] |
openbookqa
|
|
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.
|
Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
already - anchor
* Amuse
* Artist
|
Amuse
|
[
"Artist"
] |
scienceqa
|
Architects say they will soon be able to print a whole house by simply using a 3D printer. The technology is still ly new, but it's already being used in the medical world and in industry to bring down the cost of precision parts. Now designers in the Netherlands are planning to create a complete building.
If it all goes to plan, you will see the first house to be made from 3D printing before long. It's been named the Landscape House. Following its success across different industries, Dutch architect Ruijssenaars believes printing technology has come far enough to create the first full size building.
He said, "With 3D printing, you can actually directly print the shape that you want without first having to make the mould. It is not only an interesting technique, because you have actually density of printing that you can later see in the product, but it's also economically (better) because you save time and energy."
To create his design with traditional construction methods, builders would have to pour concrete into specially constructed moulds and these would have to be removed once the concrete had set.
The house will occupy about 1.115 square meters and if it stays within the projected budget, it is predicted to cost between 5 and 6 million US dollars. The house will occupy about will employ is the creation of Enrico Dini. He said, "My personal approach in 3D printing of building construction is: using 3D printing as our start basis of making free form cages and from then move on with the traditional construction technique." This is Dini's printer. It's big, measuring 5 meters by 3 meters. But his company D-Shape is planning to produce a new giant 3D printer, which can construct the Landscape House.
Ground rock, or sand is put into the printer and then hardened by a binding agent .The 3D printer will print pillars that would go up straight. The project is expected to be completed sometime in 2014.
|
Compared with traditional printing method, 3D printing _ .
- does not need concrete and sand
- needs specially constructed moulds
- has been used in the fields of arts
- ly saves time and energy
|
needs specially constructed moulds
|
[
"does not need concrete and sand",
"has been used in the fields of arts",
"ly saves time and energy"
] |
race
|
There are two blocks, named HHH and LLL. South of, disconnected from, farther from and to the west of block HHH is block LLL. Block HHH contain a medium red hexagon and a grey hexagon. This block covers a medium purple hexagon. To the south of the grey thing there is the medium purple hexagon. North of the grey object is the red shape. Block LLL covers a medium purple hexagon.
|
Where is the red object relative to the medium purple hexagon covered by LLL?
a: far
b: front
c: right
d: ntppi
e: ntpp
f: above
g: po
|
c
|
[
"a",
"b",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g"
] |
spartun
|
Cover a lightswitch cover with a picture
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
- Choose a picture that you like, print it with a laser printer, cut to size and glue to the inside of the cover.
- Choose a picture that you like, print it with a laser printer, cut to size and glue to the outside of the cover.
|
Choose a picture that you like, print it with a laser printer, cut to size and glue to the outside of the cover.
|
[
"Choose a picture that you like, print it with a laser printer, cut to size and glue to the inside of the cover."
] |
piqa
|
A block called HHH covers a medium red hexagon. There is a block called LLL. Block LLL covers a medium red hexagon which touches another medium red hexagon. Block LLL contains medium red hexagon number two. Another block named KKK covers this block. A medium red hexagon is north of a purple hexagon. The medium red hexagon is inside block KKK. The purple thing is inside and touching block KKK.
|
Does any red hexagon touch medium red hexagon number one?
A) Yes
B) No
|
A
|
[
"B"
] |
spartun
|
There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Block C is to the right of B and block B is above A. Block A has one small blue circle and one big yellow square. To the left of, far from and above the big yellow square there is the small blue circle. The big yellow square is touching the right edge of this block. Block B contains a medium blue triangle and one medium yellow triangle. There is also a small yellow circle in this block. The medium blue triangle is to the left of the small yellow circle and the medium yellow triangle. And block C contains two medium yellow circles. Medium yellow circle number one is near to and to the left of medium yellow circle number two. A big black triangle is also touching the left edge of this block. This block also has one medium blue square. This shape is below and to the left of medium yellow circle number two. Below medium yellow circle number two is the big black triangle.
|
What is above the small blue circle? a big yellow square that is touching the right edge of a block or a medium yellow circle?
|
None of them
|
[
"Big yellow square that is touching the right edge of a block ",
"Medium yellow circle ",
"Both of them"
] |
spartqa
|
A block named AAA contains a big black triangle. North of, behind and farther from this block there is another block named BBB. Block AAA is disconnected from this block. A small yellow object is north of a big blue square and is behind a medium yellow square. The small thing is within block BBB. The big blue square is within block BBB. The medium shape is in block BBB. In front of the big blue square is this object.
|
Is any block disconnected from any block?
- Yes
- No
|
Yes
|
[
"No"
] |
spartun
|
When I was 10 years old, I tried out for the cheerleading squad. I had taken gymnastics classes for two years to prepare for these tryouts. However, I didn't make the team. It was a heavy blow to me. I cried all night.
Kids today won't experience that kind of rejection. They're growing up in "everybody gets a turn" world where every child gets a chance to kick the ball, sing the song, and win the award. But that's not always such a good thing.
Parents have become fearful of letting kids fail, thinking that our children are easily hurt and will never recover from anything--that's a serious problem. Last week, my 7-year-old daughter didn't get into the school play. At first, I was upset by it. How would she react? When I gave her the news, I was ready to hug her and cry with her. She looked at me, made a slight face and said, "That's too bad. What's for dinner?"
It clearly wasn't the end of her world. Maybe if we let our kids experience rejection once in a while, we'd realize they are much stronger than we think. Kids need to be able to handle disappointments; doing so helps them to prepare for real life. Most importantly, rejection carries the possibility not only for growth and can also motivate kids to try harder the next time.
Rejection is pain. There is no way around that. How will our kids ever discover their true talents if we don't let them? Instead of complaining, maybe we should consider rejection an opportunity.
|
The author shared her childhood story with readers to _ .
1) introduce the topic of how to let kids face rejection in life
2) suggest how difficult it was for her to join a cheerleader squad
3) explain why children are easily hurt in the process of their growth
4) show how her parents attached importance to her education
|
1
|
[
"2",
"3",
"4"
] |
race
|
We have one box named one. Two medium orange apples are in box one. Two medium green apples are under medium orange apple number two. Medium orange apple number two is below medium orange apple number one and touches medium green apple number two. Box one covers medium green apple number one and contains medium green apple number two. Over and touches medium green apple number one there is medium green apple number two. Medium orange apple number one is over this fruit.
|
Is an apple inside and touching all boxes?
A: No
B: Yes
|
B
|
[
"A"
] |
spartun
|
The reading crisis and obstacles exist to varying degrees in both developed and less developed countries, and show a more consistent pattern. A survey report on the "reading crisis" shows that people are gradually moving away from books and closer to television and electronic media. There is also a research report entitled "Reading or Not Reading" that states that people spend less and less time reading, and teens are the group with the least reading. Compared with the past 20 years, households have reduced the cost of books. Reading comprehension skills are degrading; reading quality is increasingly affected by readers' social, cultural, and economic conditions.
|
The most accurate summary of this text is:
- Research on the status quo of reading has drawn attention from all walks of life
- Worrying reading status around the world
- Adolescent reading ability and reading interest generally decline
- Television and electronic media pose a greater threat to reading
|
Worrying reading status around the world
|
[
"Research on the status quo of reading has drawn attention from all walks of life",
"Adolescent reading ability and reading interest generally decline",
"Television and electronic media pose a greater threat to reading"
] |
logiqa
|
Today's drivers may feel shocked by the high price of petrol when they drive to the gas station. However, the car industry has the technology to solve _ . It's the hybrid car .
What is a hybrid car? Any car that uses two or more sources of power is a hybrid car. Most hybrid cars on the road right now are petrol-electric hybrids. The petrol-electric hybrid car is just what it sounds like -- a cross between a petrol-powered car and an electric car.
A gas-powered car has a fuel tank , which supplies petrol to the engine. An electric car, on the other hand, has a set of batteries that provides electricity for the car.
To be useful to you or me, a car should be able to run at least 300 miles (483 km) before refueling, be capable of being refueled quickly and easily and fast enough to keep up with the other traffic on the road.
A petrol car meets these requirements but produces a large amount of pollution. An electric car, however, produces almost no pollution, but can only go 50 to 100 miles (80 to 161 km) between recharging . And the problem has been that the electric car is very slow and inconvenient to recharge.
A petrol-electric car combines the advantages of the two power sources into one system that uses both gas power and electric power. Some experts believe that the hybrid car is "the next generation of smart cars". A hybrid car can go up to 50% further than a traditional car can on the same amount of gas! It saves driver's money on gas and cuts air pollution!
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The author thinks that electric cars _ .
- are not practical
- are smart vehicles
- are not slow
- are popular vehicle
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are not slow
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[
"are not practical",
"are smart vehicles",
"are popular vehicle"
] |
race
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To sift flour and cornstarch and remove lumps, you can
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Which of the following best matches the statement above?
- Pour the flour and the cornstarch through a metal strainer
- Pour the flour and the cornstarch through a plastic funnel
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Pour the flour and the cornstarch through a metal strainer
|
[
"Pour the flour and the cornstarch through a plastic funnel"
] |
piqa
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The following paragraphs each describe a set of three objects arranged in a fixed order. The statements are logically consistent within each paragraph.
A fruit stand sells three fruits: watermelons, apples, and mangoes. The apples are less expensive than the mangoes. The mangoes are less expensive than the watermelons.
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Which of the following is true?
- The watermelons are the cheapest.
- The apples are the cheapest.
- The mangoes are the cheapest.
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The apples are the cheapest.
|
[
"The watermelons are the cheapest. ",
"The mangoes are the cheapest."
] |
logiclm
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Have you ever rubbed your hands together when they get cold? Why do we do that? We do that for _ . Friction happens when two things that aren't very smooth rub together to make heat energy. The faster you rub two things together, the more friction ( and heat) you can make. Let's discover friction!
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
*Soap *Water*Your hands!
WHAT TO DO
Make sure your hands are dirty.
Rub your hands together until you feel the heat of your hands.
Now, use soap and water to get your hands very slippery .
Try to make friction happen while your hands are slippery.
Please write down what has happened.
LET'S TALK!
Friction is an energy that happens when two things rub together. When friction happens, it makes heat! When your hands are slippery, they won't make very much friction and your hands won't get so hot.
DID YOU KNOW?
Friction happens when you stop your fast running bike.
Ancient people made fire by rubbing two pieces of wood together. Friction happened though they didn't know it.
_
Friction is everywhere. Have you ever noticed situations where friction is happening? If not, ask your parents to take you out in a car. If it is not hot, touch the tires of the car before and after a short drive to see how much warmer they get from friction.
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What's the last column ?
A: EVERYDAY ACTION:
B: THINK IT OVER!
C: WHAT HAPPENED?
D: WORK WITH PARENTS
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D
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[
"A",
"B",
"C"
] |
race
|
Way of Life for Students
The Internet is way of life for US college students, with research showing them to be one of the most connected groups.
A recent study by Harris Interactive and 360 Youth found that 93 percent of American college students visit the Internet, and this market is expected to grow from 15.2 million in 2003 to 16.4 million in 2007. That is slow but could be the result of the already high number of college Internet users.
About 88 percent of American college students own a computer, and more than half have broadband connections. Furthermore, 67 percent own cell phones and 36 percent use their mobile devices to visit the Internet. Study findings are that 42 percent go online mainly to communicate socially, and 72 percent of college students check emails at least once a day, with 66 percent using at least two email addresses.
The most popular online social activity is forwarding messages to friends or family, with 37 percent of college students saying they do so. The study also looked beyond the Internet surfing habits and into the buying habits of this group, and found them responsible for more than US $ 210 billion in sales last year alone.
College students have learned how to spend their money, with 93 percent saying low prices were important when shopping.
The study also showed that 65 percent make loan payments; 41 percent of freshmen have a credit card; and 79 percent of seniors have a credit card. A significant number of charges on these credit cards are likely to be for entertainment and leisure expenses.
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To communicate with friends, nearly half of the college students use _ .
* letters
* telephones
* text messages on mobile phones
* emails
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emails
|
[
"letters",
"telephones",
"text messages on mobile phones"
] |
race
|
Political scientist: One of the most interesting dilemmas in contemporary democratic politics concerns the regulation of political campaign spending. People certainly should be free, within broad limits, to spend their money as they choose. On the other hand, candidates who can vastly outspend all rivals have an unfair advantage in publicizing their platforms. Democratic governments have a strong obligation to ensure that all voices have an equal chance to be heard, but governments should not subsidize expensive campaigns for each candidate. The resolution of the dilemma, ttherefore, is clear: __.
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Which one of the following most logically completes the political scientist's argument?
* All wealthy persons should be prohibited from spending their own money on political campaigns
* Only candidates with significant campaign resources should be permitted to run for public office
* An upper limit on the political campaign spending of each candidate is warranted
* Government subsidization of all political campaigns at a low percentage of their total cost is warranted
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An upper limit on the political campaign spending of each candidate is warranted
|
[
"All wealthy persons should be prohibited from spending their own money on political campaigns",
"Only candidates with significant campaign resources should be permitted to run for public office",
"Government subsidization of all political campaigns at a low percentage of their total cost is warranted"
] |
reclor
|
Informal writing is typically used in casual situations or when communicating with someone you know well. Informal language often expresses familiarity and tends to sound more like speech. It uses more conversational language, such as slang, idioms, abbreviations, imprecise language, and contractions.
Formal writing is typically used in academic and business writing or when writing directly to an authority figure. It tends to be more courteous and impersonal, avoiding overly familiar or conversational language.
Compare the following sentences.
Informal: Yeah, ostriches can't fly, but I think they're awesome.
More formal: Ostriches may be flightless, but they're remarkable runners.
Most formal: Though flightless, ostriches are remarkable runners.
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Which announcement is more formal?
a. The brookfield law firm is so happy to tell you . . .
b. The brookfield law firm is pleased to announce . . .
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b
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[
"a"
] |
scienceqa
|
Plants and animals are living things. Living things are called organisms.
Plants come in many shapes and sizes. Most plants grow in the ground. They might grow leaves, flowers, and fruit. Plants cannot move around on their own like animals can.
Animals also come in many shapes and sizes. Most animals can move around. Animals might run, swim, jump, or fly. Animals eat plants or other organisms for food.
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Select the animal.
A) Dung beetles walk and run.
B) Pear trees have green leaves.
C) Pine trees have green leaves.
D) Oak trees can have thick branches.
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A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
scienceqa
|
How do I get nail polish off of my nails?
- Take some nail polish remover on a rag and wipe off the polish.
- Take some varnish remover on a rag and wipe off the polish.
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Take some nail polish remover on a rag and wipe off the polish.
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[
"Take some varnish remover on a rag and wipe off the polish."
] |
piqa
|
|
One boy holding a white box , most likely a present from the volunteer kneeing in front of him .
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Is the volunteer below the boy?
a: Yes
b: No
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a
|
[
"b"
] |
resq
|
Becoming inebriated leads to what state?
a] Regret
b] Drunkenness
c] High energy
d] Paralysis
e] Arrest
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b
|
[
"a",
"c",
"d",
"e"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
T is positioned in the lower left corner of F. The object labeled H is positioned to the right of the object labeled T. H is at K's 12 o'clock. N is to the left of C horizontally. L is diagonally above F to the right at a 45 degree. W is placed at the lower left of N. K is to the top of C vertically.
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What is the relation of the agent T to the agent C?
* upper-right
* lower-left
* upper-left
* right
* lower-right
* overlap
* above
* left
* below
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upper-left
|
[
"upper-right",
"lower-left",
"right",
"lower-right",
"overlap",
"above",
"left",
"below"
] |
stepgame
|
I went to Arizona earlier this month to see what the college of the future might look like. What I found is an exciting new era of higher education that will help more students get a great, personalized education at an affordable price.
This future may not always include the lecture halls, dormitories, and other features of the traditional college experience. Instead, the colleges I visited are experimenting with ways for students to get their degrees online, allowing them to take courses any place and at any time.
These " _ ," as they are sometimes called, are at the forefront of the effort to broaden access to higher education, especially for low-income students with full-time jobs and families. During my visit, I heard encouraging stories of students who were taking advantage of these flexible learning models to pursue degrees that could put them on paths to new careers.
One of those students was Shawn Lee. He had a compelling story: After dropping out of college decades ago, he found himself in a series of low-paying, often back-breaking jobs. He recently decided to get his degree when he had his first child and wanted to start building a better life.
Tucked away in an industrial park in Tempe, Rio Salado didn't look much like a traditional institute of higher education. There were no students running to class. Just a couple of glass-faced office buildings. The college had just 22 full-time faculty serving 60,000 students, with more than half of them attending classes online.
Several students I met during my visit said they liked learning online. "I've taken college classes in a big auditorium with herds of people. There was no personal connection," one student said. "Now I can reach my teacher with the click of a mouse."
After several days' visit, I left Arizona feeling quite optimistic about what the future holds for higher education.
|
How did the writer feel after the visit?
a. Disappointed.
b. Hopeful.
c. Dissatisfied.
d. Upset.
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a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
I was going on vacation to meet up with family for a week of fun in Denver. I got to the airport, ready to leave my work behind for a few days.
I was comfortably awaiting my flight with a good book to read, when an elderly lady was wheeled to our waiting area. I couldn't help but notice the trouble she was having trying to open a packet of nuts with her shaking hands. I sighed. No one else was willing to meet her gaze so I offered to help.
She was very grateful. It turned out that these nuts were her entire breakfast. We sat and chatted. When the time came to board the plane the attendants were nowhere to be seen. The lady could walk but needed some help, so I volunteered to help her on the plane and carry her bag.
As I helped her get settled I noticed her "seat mate," a businessman, looked a bit horrified at having to make the fight with her. He offered to change seats with me -- and I agreed.
We landed and I needed to change planes, but I helped her disembark first. The wheelchair she ordered was nowhere to be seen so we slowly walked to gate where her daughter was waiting.
We only exchanged first names, and she was so grateful to have my help. I had to run to catch my connection but, as I thought about the experience, I saw her as my airport angel: a chance for me to hope that in the future when I'm in my 80's and traveling, someone will take the time to connect with me. Pay it forward.
|
Why does the author feel grateful?
* He was looking forward to live up to 80 as the old lady.
* He can get paid forward later in money.
* He believes he may find help if he is in need later.
* He was appreciated deeply by everyone nearby.
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He was looking forward to live up to 80 as the old lady.
|
[
"He can get paid forward later in money.",
"He believes he may find help if he is in need later.",
"He was appreciated deeply by everyone nearby."
] |
race
|
CALCUTTA, India Mar 24, 2006 (AP) -- One of the world's oldest creatures, a giant tortoise believed to have been about 250 years old, has died in the Calcutta zoo where it spent more than half its long life.
Addwaita, which means "the one and only" in the local Bengali language, was one of four Aldabra tortoises brought to India by British sailors in the 18th century. Zoo officials say he was a gift for Lord Robert Clive of the East India Company, who was instrumental in establishing British colonial rule in India, before he returned to England in 1767. Long after the other three tortoises died, Addwaita continued to thrive , living in Clive's garden before being moved to the zoo in 1875.
"According to records in the zoo, the age of the giant tortoise, Addwaita, who died on Wednesday, would be about 250 years," said zoo director Subir Chowdhury. That would have made him much older than the world's oldest documented living animal: Harriet, a 176-year-old Galapagos tortoise who lives at the Australia Zoo north of Brisbane, according to the zoo's Web site. She was taken from the island of Isla Santa Cruz by Charles Darwin in the 19th century.
Aldabra tortoises come from the Aldabra atoll in the Seychelle islands in the Indian Ocean, and often live to more than 100 years of age. Males can weigh up to 550 pounds. Addwaita, the zoo's biggest attraction, had been unwell for the last few days, said local Forest Minister Jogesh Burman.
"We were keeping a watch on him. When the zoo keepers went to his enclosure on Wednesday they found him dead," Burman said.
|
In the last few days before Addwaita died, he _ .
A. had been sent to hospital for treatment
B. had been playing with travelers
C. had been found not better than before
D. had stayed in his enclosure for months
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C
|
[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
race
|
Asian parents are spending billions of dollars on private tutors for their children and the practice is growing despite doubts about its effectiveness, according to an Asian Development Bank study published Wednesday, AFP reported.
"Shadow education" is an expanding business not only in wealthy countries, but also in some of the region's poorer nations as parents try to give their children the best start in life, the study said. Nearly nine out of 10 South Korean elementary pupils receive private tutoring, while the figure for primary school children in India's West Bengal state stands at six out of 10.
The study estimated that the costs of private tutoring in South Korea were equivalent to 80 percent of government spending on public education. Japan spent $12 billion on extra teaching in 2011, while the figure for Singapore stood at US$ 680 million in 2009.
Extra academic work aims to help slow learners and support high achievers. Many Asian parents view it as a constructive way for adolescents to spend their spare time. However, it can also reduce the students' time for sports and other activities important for their overall development as well as cause social tensions as richer families are able to pay for better-quality tutoring, the study said.
The study calls for a review of educational systems to make such extra teaching less attractive.
|
According to the article, what is the purpose of extra academic work?
a. To gain the most knowledge that students can't get in class.
b. To increase children's hobbies and interests in many fields.
c. To prepare children for all kinds of academic contests.
d. To aid slow learners and support high achievers.
|
a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
We have two blocks. We call them A and B. Block A is to the right of B. Block A has two medium yellow triangles. Above a small yellow circle which is below a medium yellow square is medium yellow triangle number one. The small yellow circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. Above and to the left of the medium yellow square there is medium yellow triangle number one.. Medium yellow triangle number two is touching the right edge of this block. This shape is near to, above and to the right of the medium yellow square. Block B has one small black square and a big black circle. It also has one big blue square. It is below, to the right of and near to the big black circle. Below the big blue square and the big black circle there is the small black square.
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Which object is below a shape that is touching the right edge of a block? the circle that is touching the bottom edge of a block or the small black square?
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The circle that is touching the bottom edge of a block
|
[
"The small black square ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
There is one block called HHH. This block contain a red hexagon and two medium purple hexagons. Another medium purple hexagon is covered by this block. Medium purple hexagon number one are over medium purple hexagon number two and medium purple hexagon number three.Medium purple hexagon number two is under the red shape. Under and touches the red shape is the shape which was above medium purple hexagon number three. Below and touches medium purple hexagon number two there is medium purple hexagon number three.
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Is any red hexagon in all blocks?
- No
- Yes
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Yes
|
[
"No"
] |
spartun
|
Once when I was facing a decision that involved high risk, I went to a friend. He looked at me for a moment, and then wrote a sentence containing the best advice I've ever had: Be bold and brave -- and mighty forces will come to your aid.
Those words made me see clearly that when I had fallen short in the past, it was seldom because I had tried and failed. It was usually because I had let fear of failure stop me from trying at all. On the other hand, whenever I had plunged into deep water, forced by courage or circumstance, I had always been able to swim until I got my feet on the ground again.
Boldness means a decision to _ . And there is nothing mysterious about the mighty forces. They are potential powers we possess: energy, skill, sound judgment, creative ideas -- even physical strength greater than most of us realize.
Admittedly, those mighty forces are spiritual ones. But they are more important than physical ones. A college classmate of mine, Tim, was an excellent football player, even though he weighed much less than the average player. "In one game I suddenly found myself confronting a huge player, who had nothing but me between him and our goal line," said Tim. "I was so frightened that I closed my eyes and desperately threw myself at that guy like a bullet -- and stopped him cold."
Boldness -- a willingness to extend yourself to the extreme--is not one that can be acquired overnight. But it can be taught to children and developed in adults. Confidence builds up. Surely, there will be setbacks and disappointments in life; boldness in itself is no guarantee of success. But the person who tries to do something and fails is a lot better off than the person who tries to do nothing and succeeds.
So, always try to live a little bit beyond your abilities--and you'll find your abilities are greater than you ever dreamed.
|
What was especially important for Tim's successful defense in the football game?
A] His basic skill.
B] His spiritual force.
C] His real fear.
D] His physical strength.
|
D
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C"
] |
race
|
Jack and Hob are going to high school now . Jack wants to be an engineer .He is going to build roads ,bridges and house. Hob is interested in math and science, but he is going to study medicine , He wants to be a doctor.
Kate is good at music .She wants to be an artist .She is going to sing and dance for people .Joan wants to be a woman astronaut .She says ,"I am going to explore space some day ."" What do you want to be ,Alice ?" Joan asks me ,"Oh ,I want to be a teacher .When I grow up ,I'm going to teacher in the countryside ."
Each of us is doing our best at school .I am sure we will do something good for our country .
|
_ is interested in math.
a: Joan
b: Alice
c: Jack
d: Hob
|
c
|
[
"a",
"b",
"d"
] |
race
|
There are three blocks, A, B and C. Block B is to the right of block A and it is to the left of block C. Block A contains a medium blue square. Block B contains one medium blue square. There is also a medium black square touching the bottom edge of this block. The medium black square is below the medium blue square. Block C has one medium black square. There is also a medium blue square in this block. The medium blue square is below the medium black square.
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Which object is to the right of a medium blue square? the medium blue square which is in block C or the medium blue square that is in block B?
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Both of them
|
[
"The medium blue square which is in block c",
"The medium blue square that is in block b",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
A block named HHH have two medium grey hexagons. Medium grey hexagon number two touches and a medium red hexagon is south of medium grey hexagon number one. The red thing is inside and touching block HHH. Another medium grey hexagon is inside block HHH. To the north of this shape there is medium grey hexagon number one. Away from and west of another block named LLL is block HHH. Block LLL is disconnected from this block. A medium purple hexagon is inside this block. Block LLL covers another medium purple hexagon.
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Where is medium grey hexagon number one relative to block LLL?
A) front
B) behind
C) ntppi
D) tppi
E) left
F) dc
G) ntpp
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E
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"F",
"G"
] |
spartun
|
It's important for us to be healthy. But how can we keep healthy? First,you should eat fruit and vegetables three or four times a week. Then eat some tofu every day because it's good for people, both the young and the old. Milk is also necessary ,especially for women. So you should have milk twice a day. It can help you to be strong. Next, doing more exercise is better. You can do morning exercises or evening exercises. After supper you should take a walk.
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The passage mainly tells us _ .
* what health is
* how often you can eat tofu
* how to keep healthy
* why health is important
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what health is
|
[
"how often you can eat tofu",
"how to keep healthy",
"why health is important"
] |
race
|
This weekend we went to the park and for the first time , Noah and Lily got to go on a swing . I ca n't believe they have been home for months and have never been to the park on the swings , but it is true . Weekends are jam packed with activities and we have never had a chance to go . I did take Noah to the park before Lily got home but the park by our house does n't have toddler swings .
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What might be the relationship between me , Noah and Lily ?
a) None of the above choices .
b) Noah and Lily might be my parents .
c) Noah and Lily might be my grandparents .
d) Noah and Lily might be my children .
|
d
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c"
] |
cosmos
|
Gravity pulling objects is gives an object what measurement?
1. Speed
2. Trh
3. Energy.
4. Energy
5. Force
6. Weight
7. Light
8. Density
|
6
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"7",
"8"
] |
qasc
|
|
The first part of a new science-fiction series was shown on NBC last night. Star Trek is about a spacecraft which travels faster than the speed of light. The show is developed from three ideas about the 22ndcentury. First, we'll find other life forms great tools which will make amazing things possible.
Let's think about these predictions. If we find life forms on other planets, will they be intelligent? I hope so. But we human beings might not be friendly - I don't think we'll believe in the idea of peace one hundred years from now. But this is science fiction, so we can be _ ! And Star Trek's idea of life in the future is 'communicators'. And we will be ablt to have conversatins with people who are on because you'll have an electronic notebook. And if you get ill, the doctor won't have to examine you - a machine will 'read' your body. The strangest manchine includes a 'teleport' which will take people to a different placein a second!
The ideas are interesting, and in my opinion there's only one problem with star trek: the acting. The TV company will have to get better actors. If they do that, the show might be a success. If the acting doesn't improve, Star Trek won't last for more than one series. Of course, my prediction may be wrong. I can't see into the future!
|
What is Star Trek?
a) A spacecraft.
b) A popular song.
c) A TV play.
d) An alien.
|
a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
Chinese space trainer Wang Yuan has been chosen as one of the volunteers for the Mars-500 test project. He was very happy to be chosen and will accept the meaningful challenge Another five volunteers are all space lovers., including three Russians, an Italy-Colombian and a Frenchman. They are about to feel what it's like to travel to Mars, only without leaving the earth. They are locked up together for a year and a half under a similar condition to the red planet during the whole process. So the experiment is called Mars-500.
When reporters asked what they would miss most during the 520-day special life, French trainer Charles said:"For me, it will be mainly my family, the sun and fresh air."
The Mars-500 test will be in a special building in Moscow, Russia. Although the people won't leave the building, they will fell as if they are on a real trip to the Mars. The most difficult thing will be to be separated from the people that they used to live with. The trainer won't see sunsets, sunrises, won't feel rain for 18 months. That will be hard.
The main task is to study the "Man and environment". It'll care about the astronauts' getting experience and physical effects. The 520-day-test is divided into three parts,the first 250days to Mars, the middle 30days of landing on Mars, the last 240 days to return to the earth. Everyone will stay there alone for a long time and will work lonely. They will have to make decisions themselves and only then report to the earth, and the earth will tell them whether they do the right thing or not.
Each astronaut is preparing for the great challenge. It is learned that they will be launched early in June. And the experiment will end in November 2011.
|
The most difficult thing for the trainers is _ .
* they can't see many people
* they must lie all day
* they can't watch TV
* no vegetables to eat
|
they can't watch TV
|
[
"they can't see many people",
"they must lie all day",
"no vegetables to eat"
] |
race
|
Happiness is important for everyone. Most people want to be happy but few know how to find happiness. Money and success don't bring lasting happiness. Happiness depends on ourselves. In other words, we make our own happiness.
Some people believe that if they are _ , they will be able to do anything they want, which means happiness. On the other hand, some people believe that holding a high position in the government is happiness. In this way, you have not only money, but also many other things which can't be bought by money. However, other people believe that having lots of money is not happiness, nor is holding a high position in the government. These people value their beliefs, or their intelligence, or their health. They think these can make them happy.
Here are a few ways to help you be happier.
The first secret of happiness is to enjoy the simple things in life. Too often, we spend so much time thinking about the future, for example, getting into college or getting a good job, that we don't enjoy the present. You should enjoy life's simple pleasures, such as reading a good book, listening to your favorite music, or spending time with close friends. People who have close friends usually enjoy happier and healthier lives.
The second secret of happiness is to be active. Many people go dancing or play sports. People can forget about their problems and only think about the activities.
Finally, many people find happiness in helping others. According to studies, people feel good when they volunteer their time to do many meaningful things for other people. If you want to feel happier, do something nice for someone. You can help a friend with his or her studies, go shopping to get food for an old neighbor, or simply help around the house.
Now maybe you know how to find happiness!
|
The writer thinks the secret of happiness is that people _ .
* often spend time with close friends
* think of presents they don't like
* think about getting a good job
* often spend time on entering the college
|
think about getting a good job
|
[
"often spend time with close friends",
"think of presents they don't like",
"often spend time on entering the college"
] |
race
|
There are two blocks. Lets call them A and B. A medium black circle and a medium blue triangle are in block A. The medium black circle is below the medium blue triangle. To the left of block A is block B with one medium black square, a small yellow circle and a medium yellow circle in it. To the left of and near to the small yellow circle is the medium black square. To the right of the medium yellow circle there is the small yellow circle.
|
What is to the left of the medium black circle? a small yellow circle or a medium yellow circle?
|
Both of them
|
[
"Small yellow circle ",
"Medium yellow circle ",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
85. When taking a polygraph test, as long as you take a small amount of some commonly used sedatives, you can make people undetected when lying, because the psychological stress response measured by the polygraph can be suppressed by drugs without producing significant As a result, this medicine can also be effective in reducing psychological stress in daily life.
|
which is the premise of this paragraph?
- Sedatives are effective in treating psychological stress
- Inhibition of psychological stress response increases subjective psychological stress
- The psychological stress measured by the polygraph is similar to that of daily life
- People who lie during a polygraph test often show signs of psychological stress
|
The psychological stress measured by the polygraph is similar to that of daily life
|
[
"Sedatives are effective in treating psychological stress",
"Inhibition of psychological stress response increases subjective psychological stress",
"People who lie during a polygraph test often show signs of psychological stress"
] |
logiqa
|
what does cross-pollination increase?
A. Bees
B. Trees
C. Gene flow
D. Reproduction
E. Traits
F. Plant reproduction
G. Biodiversity
H. Carbon monoxide
|
G
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"H"
] |
qasc
|
|
I had the joy, absolute joy, of observing an ER nurse just about lose it and the poor pompous MD (who had left the room) was still clueless. I was in the ER with my dad and my sister. It was late. Dad had taken a tumble, hit his head and because he was on a blood thinner, he had to be checked out at the ER. This ER was in the same hospital we always went to. As we completed the history etc. I noted “stroke effecting speech.” They had a complete synopsis of dad’s history which I gave them as we checked in. Dad is getting tired and his speech was getting more slurred. My Dad was in work clothes. I was in something pretty casual and my sister was in the same clothes (business attire) that she had put on at 6 a.m. I am sure we looked pretty ragged. In waltzes Dr. Hotshot. He looks around and asks my sister and I who we are. My sister introduced us making sure to introduce me as “Dr. Lea (I think that was the first, last, and only time she called me ‘Dr.”). He then turns to my dad and asked what happened. Knowing how difficult it is to understand Dad, I start to answer. My bad. The doctor abruptly stops me and says, “I didn’t ask you. I want him to tell me.” In hindsight, I realize he wanted to hear dad’s speech as a part of his assessment. Dad begins. His speech is slow and very very slurred. Dr. Hotshot looks totally befuddled. Dad had gotten out about 3 sentences out when Dr. Hotshot stops him and abruptly asks, “Does he always talk like that?” My sister, without missing a beat, replies, “No, sometimes he speaks French.” As I am trying to not swallow my head to keep from laughing, I notice the nurse in the room has buried her mouth in her shoulder. Dr. Hotshot exits. A scan shows no damage. And, for the record, Dad never did learn to speak French.
|
What is probably true about Dr. Hotshot?
|
He is proud
|
[
"He is indifferent.",
"He is humble",
"Not enough information"
] |
quail
|
There exist three boxes, called one, two and three. To the south of box three are box one and box two. Disconnected from, away from and west of box one is box three. A medium orange apple and a medium green apple are within box one. Box two contain a medium orange apple and a medium green apple. Box three contains a medium orange apple. A medium green apple is inside and touching this box.
|
Is any medium orange apple to the west of all medium orange apples?
A. Yes
B. No
|
B
|
[
"A"
] |
spartun
|
There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Block A contains one medium black triangle. Block B is to the left of block A. It has two big blue triangles. Big blue triangle number one is to the right of big blue triangle number two and a medium yellow square. Finally, there is block C to the right of block A. It has a small black circle.
|
Which object is to the left of a medium black triangle? the small black circle or the yellow square?
|
The yellow square
|
[
"The small black circle ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
There are three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block C is above block B and it is below block A. Block A contains one medium blue square. Block B contains a medium black square. And block C contains two medium blue squares. There is also one medium black square in this block. It is below medium blue square number two. Medium blue square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium black square and medium blue square number two.
|
Which object is below a medium blue square? the medium black square that is in block C or the medium black square which is in block B?
|
Both of them
|
[
"The medium black square that is in block c",
"The medium black square which is in block b",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
Climate change could affect food supplies, water resources, human health and homes.
If greenhouse gas emissions keep increasing at the current rate, global temperature is expected to rise between 2degC and 6degC by 2100. This doesn't sound much, but a 5degC change is the difference between the current warm period and an ice age.
Global warming leads to other changes in the climate: melting ice, more evaporation , changes in geographical patterns of rainfall, heavier downpours separated by longer dry spells, more frequent heat waves, more intense hurricanes, and sea level rise.
These changes could affect crop growth as drought, increased evaporation and shrinking glaciers disrupt water supply. Some crops could suffer heat stress. While there may be benefits in some regions, overall climate change is likely to have a negative impact on global food supplies. The impacts of climate change on agriculture will vary widely around the world. A global temperature rise of 1-2 degC is expected to increase food production in some regions, particularly mid-latitude areas. But in tropical regions even a small amount of warming could reduce crop yields. A temperature rise of 3 degC or more could threaten global food resources, as all regions are likely to experience negative impacts overall.
Freshwater resources could also diminish, especially in tropical regions, as rain patterns change and evaporation speeds up. Some communities could lose essential melt water as glaciers disappear, while more intense rainfall and hurricanes could cause more flooding, leading to water pollution and bacterial diseases such as cholera becoming more widespread.
Climate change could lead to a variety of health impacts - both positive and negative. On the negative side, scientists anticipate more cases of malnutrition, heatstroke and waterborne diseases such as cholera. Although some populations will benefit from a reduced risk of cold-related illnesses such as _ , overall a warming world is likely to have negative effects on human health.
Scientists also expect damage to homes and buildings from more intense hurricanes, heavier rainfall and rising sea levels. Climate change is likely to affect infrastructure by increasing the risk of both coastal and inland flooding around the world, owing to a combination of heavier rainfall, rising sea levels and increased storm damage. Homes and buildings could also be affected by the thawing of frozen ground and greater risk of forest fires.
The consequences of climate change will have an impact on people around the world.
|
With global temperature increased by 1-2 degC, _ .
1: mid-latitude areas are likely to experience positive impacts
2: crops yields could be increased in tropical regions
3: food production could rise throughout the world
4: chances are that food resources would be threatened overall
|
4
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3"
] |
race
|
T is placed at the lower right of Y. A is over there with Q above. Q is at D's 12 o'clock. D is over there and T is at the bottom of it.
|
What is the relation of the agent T to the agent A?
a: left
b: above
c: upper-right
d: upper-left
e: overlap
f: lower-left
g: below
h: lower-right
i: right
|
g
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"h",
"i"
] |
stepgame
|
When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.
Seeing the value in critical feedback and the lessons that failure can offer is a tough pill to swallow. For those confident in their capabilities, their social standing (in their companies/communities etc), and their abilities, the pill goes down a little easier. For those who experience imposter syndrome, feel insecure about their work, or are new in their careers, it is more difficult.
Here’s the thing: these are not binary personalities. While some people are overly confident about themselves, and some people are overly insecure about themselves, most people have a blend of both. As such, even the most confident people can feel the sting when they get critical feedback or screw something up. This is a guide with some things I have learned over the years about how to turn feedback and failure to your advantage.
In my not-so-humble opinion, the perfect blend of a human being is confidence in their ability to execute and accomplish their goals, but with a healthy dose of awareness of their current limitations. Let’s face it, overly confident people are often not just at risk of being swallowed up by ego, but can also lack the empathy to understand other folks they need to work with who don’t share the same confidence.
An understanding of our current limitations is healthy. When we understand we are not great at something, but we are eager to learn and improve, it opens us up to counsel and tuition. The confidence piece plays an important role in helping us to remember: “I might suck now, but I am going to learn and get better”. When we have this in our heads it makes the journey more palatable: we know that our failure to succeed right now is temporary and it will improve.
|
According to the author, when can people have a tough pill to swallow at work?
|
When they see the value of critical feedback and lessons of failure
|
[
"When people are promoted due to bribery",
"When people accept compliments and find out they are untrue",
"Not enough information"
] |
quail
|
Some prey animals may elude predators by
- Being stinky
- Being friendly
- Being slow
- Being loving
|
Being stinky
|
[
"Being friendly",
"Being slow",
"Being loving"
] |
openbookqa
|
|
I would like to tell you a story about my uncle Theo. He is my oldest uncle, a tall, thin, grey-haired man whose thoughts are always on learning and nothing else. He is quiet, gentle and absent-minded and with about as much sense as a child where money is concerned. Well, he applied a post in Camford University. It was a very good post and there were hundreds of candidates who applied for it, and about fifteen, including Theo, were asked to be interviewed.
Camford is a very small town; there is only one hotel in it, and it was so full that they had to put many of the candidates two in a room. Theo was one of these, and the man who shared the room with him was a self-confident fellow called Adams, about twenty years younger than Theo, with a loud voice, and a laugh that you could hear all over the hotel. But he was a clever fellow all the same and had a good post in Iscaiot College, Narkover. Well, the Dean, who was the head of the department of the University, and the committee interviewed all the candidates; and as a result of this interview, the number of the candidates was reduced to two, Uncle Theo and Adams. The committee couldn't decide which of the two to take, so they decided to make their final choice after each of the candidates had given a public lecture in the college lecture-hall. The subject they had to speak on was "The Civilization of the Ancient Summerians"; and the lecture had to be given in three days' time.
Well, for these three days Uncle Theo never left his room. He worked day and night at that lecture, writing it out and memorizing it, almost without eating or sleeping. Adams didn't seem to do any preparation at all. You could hear his voice and his laughter where he had a crowd of people around him. He came to his room late at night, asked Uncle Theo how he was getting on with his lecture, and then told him how he had spent the evening playing bridge, or at the music hall. He ate like a horse and slept like a log; and Uncle Theo sat up working at his lecture.
The day of the lecture arrived. They all went into the lecture hall and Theo and Adams took their seats on the platform. And then, Theo discovered, to his horror, that typewritten copy of his speech had disappeared! The Dean said they would call on the candidates on the alphabetical order, Adams first; and the despair in his heart, Theo watched Adams calmly take the stolen speech out of pocket and read it to the professors who were gathered to hear it. And how well he read it! Even Uncle Theo had to admit he couldn't have read it nearly so eloquently himself, and when Adams finished there was a great burst of applause. Adams bowed and smiled, and sat down.
Now, it was Theo's turn. But what could he do? He had put everything he knew into the lecture. His mind was too much upset to put the same thoughts in another way. With a burning face he could only repeat, word for word, in a low, dull voice, the lecture that Adams had spoken so eloquently. There was hardly any applause when he sat down.
The Dean and the committee went out to decide who the successful candidate was, but everyone was sure what their decision would be. Adams leaned across to Theo and patted him on the back and said, smilingly, "Hard luck, old fellow, but after all, only one of us could win".
Then the Dean and the committee came back, "Gentlemen", the Dean said, "the candidate we have chosen is Mr. Hobdell." Uncle Theo had won! The audience were completely taken by surprise, and the Dean continued, "I think I ought to tell you how we arrived at the decision. We were all filled with admiration at the learning and eloquence of Mr. Adams. I was greatly impressed. But, you will remember, Mr. Adams read his lecture to us. When Mr. Hobdell's turn came, he repeated that speech, word by word from memory, though, of course, he couldn't have seen a line of it before. Now a fine memory is absolutely necessary for this post; and what a memory Mr. Hobdell must have! This is why we decided that Mr. Hobdell was exactly the man we wanted! "
As they walked out of the room, the Dean came up to Uncle Theo, who was so confused but so happy that he hardly knew whether he was standing on his head or heels; and as he shook Theo's hand he said, "Congratulations, Mr. Hobdell! But, my dear fellow, when you are on our staff, you must be more careful and not leave valuable papers lying about!"
|
Theo became successful because _ .
1. he had a better memory than Adams.
2. he was more experienced than Adams.
3. the committee knew Adams had copied Theo's speech.
4. the committee knew he was exactly the man they wanted.
|
3
|
[
"1",
"2",
"4"
] |
race
|
A 12-year old boy who donated bone marrow to his dying sister and has raised more thanPS10,000 for charity has been named the UK's Family Hero of the Year.
Adam Kerr, 12, from Armagh, Northern Ireland, also helps his mother care for his younger brother Brian, 9, who suffers from the genetic disease Fanconi's anaemia . But it is not the first hardship that has affected young Adam. When he was just six, he donated his own bone marrow to his younger sister Helen who suffered from a rare blood disorder. Sadly she developed complications and died a few months after the operation in 2005.
Adam found it very difficult to be happy after Helen's death. So he decided to start raising money in memory of Helen to help local poor children and families with bereavement . Overall he has raised PS10,000 and he has no intentions of giving up.
He organised a Fun Day to provide the money for a brother and sister from Northern Ireland to visit their sick brother having a bone marrow transplant in a London hospital.
He received his award and a cheque forPS2,000 at an "Oscar's style" ceremony in London. Ms Phillips said: "Adam is an incredible young man. In his relatively short life he has faced real sadness and bad luck and yet he works tirelessly to make life better for others."
The Awards were sponsored by the charity 4Children and Take a Break Magazine. Anne Longfield OBE, Chief Executive of 4Children said:"It's an honour to recognise Adam's devotion and self-sacrifice, and his bravery shows there is always reason for hope and optimism. There is so much unrecognized goodwill out there of people who do so much for others, and the inspiring winners of the Family Heroes Awards remind us how important it is for us all to do our best to make a difference in the lives of others."
|
Why does Adam raise money for charity?
1] Because his mother encouraged him to do so.
2] Because he wants to provide money for his brother.
3] Because his sister suffered from a rare blood disorder.
4] Because he wanted to remember his sister in this way.
|
3
|
[
"1",
"2",
"4"
] |
race
|
French lessons in France
Whatever your level is, choosing to take French lessons in France is the best way to learn French. Place yourself in the local culture and practice your newly found skills in your free time.
You will be taught by native French speakers who have a love for teaching and use excellent teaching techniques. Lessons are interesting and you will speak French on the first day both inside and outside the classroom.
Learners
* Suitable for all levels from beginners to advanced
* Over 18 years old
Class Schedule
* Classes start on Mondays and run throughout the summer.
* Please arrive at the school by 8:15 am on your first day for a short level test. It will help to place you in the right class.
* Classes run from Monday to Friday each week.
* Classes start at 8:45 am each day depending on your level.
* You will have 3 classes per day lasting 55 minutes each.
* You will have a short break between classes.
Free Time and Tours
* The school offers a lot of cultural activities throughout the week. These activities can include cooking lessons, wine and cheese tasting, visits to Paris, cycling, movies and much more.
* You will have plenty of free time toexplore the local area and practice your newly found language skills or just relax on this learning holiday with a difference.
Other Information
* You should bring a small dictionary, pens and paper with you.
Get more from your holiday, have fun, meet new people and take home a new language skill that will stay with you forever.
|
How many lessons are there in a week?
a] 12.
b] 30.
c] 21.
d] 15.
|
c
|
[
"a",
"b",
"d"
] |
race
|
This might not sound so extraordinary, but I didn't just read a book in print, on an e-reader or even on a mobile phone. Instead, I read a book on dozens of devices . I was not trying to set a Guinness world record. I wanted to answer a question I often hear: which e-reader or tablet is the best for reading books? So I set out to try them all, reading a chapter on each: the Amazon Kindle, the first and second generation Apple iPads and mobile phones. To be fair, I also read a chapter in that old-fashioned form -- an old print paperback.
The book I chose was The Alienist. For the first chapter, I turned to an Amazon Kindle. Shopping on Amazon for the Kindle is simple; you go to Amazon's Web site and buy the book, which is then sent to any devices with Kindle software installed . Reading on the Amazon Kindle is a joy in many aspects. The Kindle is light.Its six-inch screen is the perfect size for reading, and reading on its black and white E Ink display doesn't harm your eyes. Battery life is outstanding; on average you charge the device only once a month. My only complaint with the Kindle design is the placement of the keyboard at the bottom of the device. Amazon's CEO has noted during past product announcements that the keyboard is there to help people take notes or search. But to me,it seems like a waste of space.
Despite the small screen on a mobile phone, I find reading on one to be simple and satisfactory. All of the mobile phones on which I read chapters felt somewhat similar; although screen brightness and the size of the phone's screen did vary.
If I had wanted to, I could have bought my book through dozens of e-book apps in the Apple App Store. Most are free and offer access to thousands of free e-books or paid versions. But the big downside for many is that you can read them only on Apple devices. Both iPads 1&2 offer an immersive reading experience. I found myself jumping back and forth between my book and the Web, looking up old facts and pictures of New York City. I also found myself being sucked into the wormhole of the Internet and a few games of Angry Birds rather than reading my book. For the last chapters of the book, I read the paperback, which is still my favourite choice.
Since we are comparing devices so I guess I need to choose one. In the end it might come down to Kindle. But if money is tight, go for print. My used paperback cost only$4 from Amazon.
|
If the writer were short of money, he would prefer _ .
- an Amazon Kindle
- a mobile phone
- an Apple iPad
- a print paperback
|
an Amazon Kindle
|
[
"a mobile phone",
"an Apple iPad",
"a print paperback"
] |
race
|
The temperature of the sun is over 5,000 degrees Fahrenheit at the surface, but it rises to perhaps more than 16 million degrees at the center. The sun is so much hotter than the earth that matter can exist only as a gas, except at the core. In the core of the sun, the pressures are so great against the gases that, despite the high temperature, there may be a small solid core. However, no one really knows, since the center of the sun can never be directly observed.
Solar astronomers do know that the sun is divided into five layers or zones. Starting at the outside and going down into the sun, the zones are the corona, chromosphere, photosphere, convection zone and finally the core. The first three zones are regarded as the sun's atmosphere ends and the main body of the sun begins.
The sun's outermost layer begins about 10,000 miles above the visible surface and goes outward for millions of miles. This is the only part of the sun that can be seen during an eclipse such as the one in February 1979. At any other time, the corona can be seen only when special instruments are used on cameras and telescopes to shut out the glare of the sun's rays.
The corona is a brilliant, pearly white, filmy light, about as bright as the full moon. Its beautiful rays are a sensational sight during an eclipse. The corona's rays flash out in a brilliant fan that has wispy spikelike rays near the sun's north and south poles. The corona is thickest at the sun's equator.
The corona rays are made up of gases streaming outward at tremendous speeds and reaching a temperature of more than 2 million degrees Fahrenheit. The rays of gas thin out as they reach the space around the planets. By the time the sun's corona rays reach the earth, they are weak and invisible.
|
All of the following are parts of the sun's atmosphere EXCEPT the _ .
A: photosphere
B: corona
C: chromospheres
D: core
|
D
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C"
] |
race
|
There exist three boxes, called one, two and three. Above and to the right-hand side of box three there is box two. Disconnected from and to the left-hand side of box one there is this box. Box one covers a big orange apple. Box two contains a big orange apple and covers a small orange apple. A big orange watermelon is inside and touching this box. Box three covers a medium green fruit. A big green watermelon is inside and touching this box.
|
Are all fruits to the right of the big green watermelon?
* No
* Yes
|
No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
spartun
|
Gojyo tried not to think about the last time he 'd been alone with Sanzo , how he had ended their very ... strange conversation abruptly by running away because ... he shook his head . Stop it !
|
What will happen between Gojyo and Sanzo in this scenario ?
a] They will go to an event together .
b] They will be close friends .
c] They will interact with one another positively .
d] None of the above choices .
|
d
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c"
] |
cosmos
|
There are three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block B is to the right of A and block A is to the right of C. Block A contains one medium blue square. Block B has a medium black square and a medium yellow square. The medium black square is below the medium yellow square. Block C has three medium black squares. Below medium black square number two , medium black square number three and a medium yellow square there is medium black square number one. Below medium black square number three which is below the medium yellow square there is medium black square number two.
|
Which object is to the left of a medium square? medium black square number three or the medium black square that is in block B?
|
Medium black square number three
|
[
"The medium black square that is in block b",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
The popularity of lip pencils and crayons is soaring, I suspect it’s because they’re just so easy to use. I’ve been trying out two new ones to see which I prefer. In the red corner we have MAC Patent Polish Lip Pencil and in the blue corner we have NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil. So let’s get ready to rumble while I put them through their paces….
Although the packaging of these two is quite similar the formulation and finish of the lip colours are very different – MAC Patent Polish is a light gloss and NARS Velvet Matte has a stark matte finish. So whether you prefer your lips sheer and glossy or pigmented and matte there should be something for everyone here.
MAC Patent Polish Lip Pencil – this is the first lip pencil that I’ve tried from MAC (apart from lip liner) and I’m really impressed with it. As the name suggests the finish is a very shiny gloss that gives an almost patent shine, it has the feel of a lip gloss but it’s not sticky.
The colour is called Spontaneous, MAC describe it as a ‘soft plum with pearl’. It’s definitely a plummy shade, although I can’t really detect any pearl in there. It looks quite dark as a crayon but as it’s very sheer it appears much more natural once it’s on the lips. It’s a great way to introduce darker lip colours to your make-up bag if you’re not used to them. MAC Patent Polish Lip Pencil is a bit like a fabulous giant tinted lip balm!
The crayon itself is chunky and easy to hold, the nib is quite chunky and not great for precision application, but you could use a lip brush to apply it. I love to apply MAC Patent Polish straight from the crayon, it’s quick and easy, and as it’s very light and sheer it’s easy to wipe away any mistakes and re-apply.
|
When did the author decide which lip product she liked better?
|
After she tried both of the products
|
[
"Not enough information",
"While she tried both products",
"Before she tried both products"
] |
quail
|
We have three boxes, called DDD, EEE and JJJ. Box DDD have a midsize orange oval, a large white oval and a large green dimond. The large white oval is behind and the large green dimond is in front of the midsize orange oval. The large white oval is near to the thing which was in front of the midsize orange oval. A large white dimond is within box EEE.
|
Where is the midsize orange oval relative to box DDD?
- behind
- dc
- above
- ntpp
- ntppi
- near
- tpp
|
ntpp
|
[
"behind",
"dc",
"above",
"ntppi",
"near",
"tpp"
] |
spartun
|
I is diagonally above R to the left at a 45 degree angle. If I is the center of a clock face, C is located between 2 and 3. P and R are parallel, and P is under R.
|
What is the relation of the agent R to the agent C?
1. below
2. left
3. lower-left
4. upper-left
5. overlap
6. upper-right
7. right
8. lower-right
9. above
|
1
|
[
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7",
"8",
"9"
] |
stepgame
|
X is north west of I. Y is to the right and above W at an angle of about 45 degrees. U is to the right and above J at an angle of about 45 degrees. P is over there and Y is on the left of it. X is positioned above A and to the right. H is directly above A. The object labeled H is positioned to the left of the object labeled W. If P is the center of a clock face, U is located between 10 and 11. V is there and J is at the 5 position of a clock face.
|
What is the relation of the agent X to the agent A?
* lower-left
* overlap
* upper-left
* upper-right
* above
* right
* below
* lower-right
* left
|
upper-right
|
[
"lower-left",
"overlap",
"upper-left",
"above",
"right",
"below",
"lower-right",
"left"
] |
stepgame
|
How to make Peanutbutter Rice Crispy Fantasy fudge crunch at home.
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
a] Mix 3 cups granulated sugar, 3/4 cup margarine, and 2/3 cup evaporated milk in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. bring mixture to a full boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. remove from heat and stir in 12 ounce semi sweet chocolate chips until melted and thoroughly combined. beat in 1 7 ounce jar of marshmallow creme, 1 1/2 cup rice crispies, 1/3 cup chunky peanut butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. transfer fudge to greased 8 x 13" pan and let cool before cutting into squares.
b] Mix 3 cups granulated sugar, 3/4 cup margarine, and 2/3 cup evaporated milk in a large, heavy saucepan over medium heat, stirring to dissolve sugar. bring mixture to a full boil for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. remove from heat and stir in 12 ounce semi sweet chocolate chips until melted and thoroughly combined. beat in 1 7 ounce jar of marshmallow creme, 1 1/2 cup rice crispies, 1/3 cup chunky peanut butter and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 5 eggs. transfer fudge to greased 8 x 13" pan and let cool before cutting into squares.
|
a
|
[
"b"
] |
piqa
|
Dogs have an understanding of fair play and become angry if they feel that another dog is getting a better deal, a new study has found.
The study looked at how dogs react when a companion is rewarded for the same trick in an unequal way. Friederike Range, a researcher at the University of Vienna in Austria, and her colleagues did a series of experiments with dogs who knew how to respond to the command "give the paw ". The dogs were normally happy to repeatedly give the paw, whether they got a reward or not. But that changed if they saw that another dog was being rewarded with a piece of food, while they received nothing.
"We found that the dogs hesitated significantly longer when obeying the command to give the paw," the researchers write. The unrewarded dogs eventually stopped cooperating.
Scientists have long known that humans pay close attention to inequity. But researchers always assumed that animals didn't share the trait. "The argument was that this is a uniquely human phenomenon," says Frans de Waal, a professor of psychology at Emory University in Atlanta.
That changed in 2003 when he and a colleague did a study on monkeys. The monkeys had to hand a small rock to researchers to get a piece of cucumber in return. They were happy to do this. But if they saw that another monkey was getting a more delicious reward, a grape, for doing the same job, they would throw away the food and rock, and at some point just stopped performing.
In that experiment, the monkeys considered the fairness of two different types of payment. But when Range and her colleagues did a similar study with their trained dogs, testing to see if dogs would become upset if they only got dark bread when other dogs received sausage, they found that as long as the dogs got some kind of food payment, even if it wasn't the most delicious kind, the animals would play along.
|
Range found that, compared with monkeys, dogs _ .
a: care less about what they are rewarded with.
b: care more about whether they are rewarded.
c: care less about who gives them orders.
d: care more about what they are ordered to do.
|
b
|
[
"a",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
I and Z are horizontal and I is to the left of Z.
|
What is the relation of the agent Z to the agent I?
1. left
2. above
3. upper-left
4. overlap
5. below
6. lower-right
7. lower-left
8. upper-right
9. right
|
9
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7",
"8"
] |
stepgame
|
There are three blocks, A, B and C. There is a medium yellow square in block A. Above block A there is block B which has two medium yellow squares. Medium yellow square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. Below medium yellow square number two there is a medium black square. Below the medium black square and medium yellow square number two is medium yellow square number one. Finally, we have block C. It is below block B. It has two medium yellow squares. This block also contains one medium blue square. Medium yellow square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium blue square and medium yellow square number two. Below the medium blue square is medium yellow square number two.
|
What is below the blue shape? a medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block or a black thing?
|
Medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block
|
[
"Black thing",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
There are two blocks, A and B. Block A contains a small black triangle, a small yellow square and one small black square. Above the small black square and a medium yellow triangle there is the small yellow square. To the right of and above the medium yellow triangle is the small black square. To the right of block A is block B which has two medium black squares. Above and to the left of medium black square number two is medium black square number one. Medium black square number two is touching the bottom edge of this block.
|
What is to the right of the small yellow square? a medium black square number one or a medium black square that is touching the bottom edge of a block?
|
Both of them
|
[
"Medium black square number one",
"Medium black square that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
R is to the bottom-right of Y. C presents left to R. Z is to the right of W horizontally. The object labeled J is positioned to the right of the object labeled Y. C and Z are parallel, and C is to the left of Z.
|
What is the relation of the agent Y to the agent J?
A] overlap
B] right
C] below
D] lower-left
E] lower-right
F] left
G] upper-left
H] above
I] upper-right
|
F
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"G",
"H",
"I"
] |
stepgame
|
There are three blocks, A, B and C. Block B is above block C and to the right of block A. Block A has one small blue square. Block B has one small yellow square. A medium black circle is near to, below, to the right of and touching the small yellow square. This block also has a big black triangle. Block C has a small blue square and one small yellow circle. A medium black square is to the left of and below the small yellow circle. It is below the small blue square.
|
Which object is to the right of a small blue square? the small yellow circle or the big black triangle?
|
The big black triangle
|
[
"The small yellow circle ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
We have two blocks. We call them A and B. Three medium black squares are in block A. This block also contains one medium blue square. Below medium black square number two and medium black square number three is the medium blue square. Below medium black square number three there is medium black square number two. Medium black square number one is below medium black square number three and medium black square number two. Block B is below block A. It contains one medium yellow square and a medium blue square. Below the medium blue square there is the medium yellow square.
|
What is above the yellow shape? a medium black square or a medium blue square that is touching the bottom edge of a block?
|
Both of them
|
[
"Medium black square ",
"Medium blue square that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
It'z hard to see cuz I did n't have my " Tomb Of Ligeia " shades on , but The Coop waz gittin ' himself hung for drving a stake thru a baby on stage . Good Times ! The rest of my time haz been full to the gills with schoolwork and regular work .
|
What may be the purpose of the post ?
- To describe my past .
- To describe my day .
- To describe my job .
- None of the above choices .
|
To describe my day .
|
[
"To describe my past .",
"To describe my job .",
"None of the above choices ."
] |
cosmos
|
The street food stands are very popular in Korea . They take their name from the two kinds of hot foods they sell : Dukbokgi and Odeng .
Dukbokgi is a spicy hot food made of rice cakes and some vegetables . These rice cakes are finger-shaped . They are white , and they are about ten centimeters in length . They are mixed with sliced vegetables in a pan with a spicy red dressing . Fifteen minutes later , they are ready to eat . Odeng is made of ground fish . It comes in many shapes : some are square , others are round , and still others are stick style . You can buy big or small ones . At these food stands , you can also eat Odeng , which has been boiled in a pot . It is served on a long stick so can eat it easily .
The food sold at these stands is not expensive , compared to what other foods in Korea cost . Each Dukbokgi and Odeng costs about twenty to fifty cents , depending on the owner .
Each food stand has its own recipes for its food ; for example , some like to add sugar or other special ingredients in the food . Usually , there is just one owner , but if the food stand is big , there may be two or three owners .
When I was an elementary school student , I used to stop at street food stands every day after school to eat street food because I like it so much .
|
The owner gives the name of his street food stand according to _ .
1) the shape of the food
2) their recipes
3) the food he sells
4) the special ingredients
|
1
|
[
"2",
"3",
"4"
] |
race
|
There is a surplus if there is too much for sale at a given price.
There is a shortage if there is not enough for sale at a given price.
Surpluses and shortages usually happen when people who are selling goods or services charge too much or too little.
When the price is too high, consumers will not want to buy much of the good or service. The quantity demanded will be less than the quantity supplied. So, there will be a surplus.
When the price is too low, too many consumers will want to buy the good or service. The quantity demanded will be more than the quantity supplied. So, there will be a shortage.
|
A bottle of apple juice costs $3. The grocery store has 80 bottles for sale. At that price, 50 people want to buy one.
Is there a surplus or a shortage of apple juice?
* Shortage
* Surplus
|
Surplus
|
[
"Shortage"
] |
scienceqa
|
The Beets were a new couple . The things in their rooms, such as the television, the computer, the fridge, furniture and so on, were all left by their parents. They only paid some money for their food and clothes. But they tried their best to save money. If they had something important to tell their friends, they always visited them instead of calling them.
One day, it was a quarter past nine. Mr. Beet didn't come back. His wife was a little worried. The supper was cold and she had waited for two hours. She was sitting by the table in the dark room.
Suddenly the woman heard someone coming upstairs. It was her husband's step. She hurried to open the door. In the dark she could hear his deep breathing . As soon as he sat down, she turned on the light and found he looked very tired.
"Why do you come back so late, dear?" asked the woman. "Haven't you caught a bus?"
"Yes, but I didn't take it." "Why not?"
"I ran after it so that I saved two dollars this evening."
"That's great!" the woman said happily. "Run after a taxi next time and you'll save both more time and money."
|
Mrs. Beet hoped _ .
A: her husband could keep on doing exercise.
B: her husband could be stronger and stronger.
C: her husband went home by bus the next time.
D: her husband could save more money and time.
|
D
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C"
] |
race
|
A new camera made by a company named Netatmo has facial recognition software that can tell parents at work that their children have returned from school, or that a package has been taken to their home. It can also tell them if a stranger has entered their home.
Janina Mattausch is a product marketing manager for Netatmo.
"The common security cameras at present are not that smart. So, they can tell you if something is moving but they don't necessarily know if it's a human being or, ah, if it's your kids --they don't know the difference, so they will warn you all the time. "
When family members enter a home, the new camera "recognizes" ( ) them and sends information to the owner's smartphone. The owner can choose to see the video then or latcr. But if an unknown person enters a home, the camera will send the owner a warning that will cause an alarm to sound on the owner's smartphone.
That is what happened recently to a smart home camera owncr named Darrmen. He lives in Paris.
"On a Friday I was at work,atending a big monthly meeting when my phone warned. At first I told myself 'Oh, it must be a mistake, maybe I have to set the systcm again. ' -but the notice on my phone was telling me that there was a movement in my flat and also a face that the software did not recognize. "
He watched the video and was very surprised by what he saw.
"I saw a person I did not know with his shoes on. I was watching it live on vidco. So I felt totaly unbelievable, frozen. I asked a workmate to take me back home as fast as possible and I callcd the police on the way. "
With the help of the video, the police found the intruder later that day.
|
We can learn from the passage that Damien _ .
A. found the warning was a mistake
B. caught the intruder by himself that day
C. was too busy to notice the warning
D. felt shocked to see a stranger in his flat
|
C
|
[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
race
|
So finally I have the time to make some more updates . School has started and I ' m on a bus for one hour going and one hour coming back . That s the price you pay to go to the best all girls school in the district .
|
Why do n't they have much spare time ?
1] School is taking up their time .
2] Family is taking up their time .
3] Extracurricular activities are taking up their time .
4] None of the above choices .
|
1
|
[
"2",
"3",
"4"
] |
cosmos
|
Women should not drink any alcohol during pregnancy. A report released by NICE says. It says if they must drink, they should not do so in the first three months and should limit to one or two ounces once or twice a week afterwards. It replaces previous guidance of saying small daily amounts were fine.
NICE decided to tighten its guidance partly because of the concern that people are now drinking more than in the past. Previous draft guidance suggested women should drink an ounce of alcohol a day once they were past the first three months of pregnancy. The Department of Health in England changed its guidance last year, calling for no drinking while pregnant or while trying to get pregnant.
Drinking heavily in pregnancy can cause fetal alcohol syndrome , which can leave children with features like small heads, widely spaced eyes and behavior or learning problems.
The experts said there was no evidence that several ounces once or twice a week would do any harm to the baby but could not categorically rule out any risk.
National Childbirth Trust agreed women should limit their drinking during pregnancy. "Pregnant women who have had a few drinks often worry a great deal about whether they have harmed their baby. In general, it is believed that if a light infrequent drinker, in good health, drinks to the point of drunkenness on one occasion, the risk to her baby is small."
NICE also made a number of other recommendations for the care of women in the UK who were pregnant or planning to get pregnant. It said vitamin D and folic acid supplements should be offered by health staff to help avoid conditions such as rickets and spina bifida . Officials also called for local health officials to ensure equal support plans where mothers encourage new parents to breastfeed are set up. NICE also called for improvements in the care of pregnant women with diabetes. About 20;000 pregnancies each year are affected by diabetes and, therefore, carry, higher risk of miscarriage and still birth. The guidance said women should get access to advice and support, in particular to achieve good blood sugar control before they get pregnant.
|
What is the advice made by the Department of Health on drinking alcohol during pregnancy?
A) Little in the first three months and a gradual increase afterwards.
B) No drinking for pregnant women.
C) Those who drink regularly need not worry about the harm to their babies.
D) An ounce a day after the first three months.
|
C
|
[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
race
|
We have two blocks, named AAA and BBB. A big blue square is inside and touching block AAA. Block AAA has a small yellow square which is behind this object. Block AAA has another small yellow square. Behind and disconnected from block BBB there is this block. Away from this block there is block BBB with a black square. Near to the black object there is a medium blue square. The medium blue square is covered by block BBB.
|
Are all objects disconnected from all things?
A) Yes
B) No
|
B
|
[
"A"
] |
spartun
|
All these statements concerning galaxies are accurate except
* They contain millions of stars.
* Most can be seen without a telescope.
* They are millions of light-years apart.
* Space contains several billion galaxies.
|
Most can be seen without a telescope.
|
[
"They contain millions of stars.",
"They are millions of light-years apart.",
"Space contains several billion galaxies."
] |
arc
|
|
For a class project, students converted the daily temperatures for the past month from Fahrenheit to Celsius. What is the clearest way for the students to present the information?
- Table
- Formula
- Pie chart
- Line graph
|
Table
|
[
"Formula",
"Pie chart",
"Line graph"
] |
arc
|
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