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For one tired out from work, autumn is one of the best times to step into the open air to _ and enjoy some great music. And that's what many Beijingers have done this past weekend.
Family, friends, laughter; beautiful grass, fresh air and live music echoing off the forest and the Great Wall that surround this place. A weekend in this music paradise just seems too short. Besides, a brand new world-class outdoor theater has just been open at this year's festival, which will surely make the festival a better and more permanent experience.
A full house is before the new outdoor amphitheater . Even the thunderstorm couldn't break up the crowd completely absorbed in the music. Thanks to the new theater, this year's Great Wall Forest Festival offers even more superb acoustics and an overall outdoor theatrical experience, even though the project is still half complete.
The festival is now in its fourth year. Since its first show in 2010, the festival has seen a steady increase in festival-goers and has expanded its length from two days to four days, divided over two weekends. It has also been experimenting with a variety of styles, from classical to pop, with this year's theme "Celebrating 20 Years of Chinese Folk Song." Folk Song legend Lao Lang explains how folk songs have helped encourage more amateur folks to express themselves through music.
"Before music was reserved for the professionals. But folk songs made young people realize that they can express themselves through music as well. And that's what characterizes folk songs. It's popular music and it always has a story." said Lao Lang.
Unlike some of the other outdoor festivals, the Great Wall Forest Festival appeals to a wide range of audiences. It's a rare place where teens, parents and families can all enjoy the outdoors and have a great time.
Great music and scenery aside, many children's workshops, master music classes, and interactive art activities have also been introduced this year. If music is the reason to come to the festivals, you'll find even more reasons not to leave.
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Which of the following is NOT true?
- The completed project adds to the attraction of this year's Festival.
- The year 2010 saw the beginning of the Great Wall Forest Festival.
- The audience attending the festival bury themselves in the music.
- The place where the Festival is held is near the Great Wall.
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The year 2010 saw the beginning of the Great Wall Forest Festival.
|
[
"The completed project adds to the attraction of this year's Festival.",
"The audience attending the festival bury themselves in the music.",
"The place where the Festival is held is near the Great Wall."
] |
race
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FastMart, a convenience store chain, is planning to add pancake syrup to the items it sells. FastMart stores do not have shelf space to stock more than one variety of syrup. Surveys of FastMart customers indicate that one-fourth of them prefer low-calorie syrup, while three-fourths prefer regular syrup. Since FastMart' s highest priority is to maximize sales, the obvious strategy for it is to stock regular syrup.
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Which of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument?
1] People buying pancake syrup at convenience stores, unlike those buying it at supermarkets, generally buy it only a few times.
2] Regular syrup does not sell for a higher price per unit than low-calorie syrup.
3] Sales of syrup are not expected to account for a large proportion of total dollar sales at the average fastmart store.
4] In general, customers who prefer regular syrup will buy low-calorie syrup if regular is unavailable, but those who prefer low-calorie will not buy regular syrup.
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4
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[
"1",
"2",
"3"
] |
reclor
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Confucius said, "Don't do anything to others. "
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Which of the following is not the logical reasoning of the above sentence:
a] Give to others if you want
b] Can only be given to others if they desire
c] Do nothing to others unless you want
d] Everything to others should be what you want
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a
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[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
logiqa
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Welcome you aboard the Finnair Flight and we will do our best to make your trip comfortable and enjoyable.
For your safety and convenience
To begin the trip,we would like to draw your attention to some safety-related details.These are also explained on the instruction card in the seat pocket in front of you.Seat belts must remain while the"Fasten seatbelts"sign is on.It is advisable to keep them fastened at all times while seated.All flights are no smoking.The use of mobile telephones is now allowed when the airplane is on the ground and the"Fasten seatbelts"sign is turned off.During the flight the use of CD and DVD players is now allowed.
For your entertainment
To help you enjoy your trip,we provide a range of newspapers on international flights.On our MD-11 and Boeing aircraft,we are also pleased to provide music and video programmes.On Airbus A321/320/319,aircraft route maps and short videos are shown.Details of entertainment programmes available on MD-11 aircraft are shown on the separate"on the Air"brochure located in your seat pocket.
For your children
Special reading material is provided for children and on longer flights there are also audio and video programs for them.On long-distance flights,first-time flyers between the ages of 2 and 15 can join our Finnair Junior Plus Club.
Meals and drinks
During most flights we serve you a tasty meal with drinks to accompany it, Beer,wine and other drinks are served free of charge.Coffee,tea and juice are served free of charge on all domestic flights of over 35 minutes.On domestic flights leaving before nine and on all flights to northern Finland,a snack is served.
We value your opinion
In this magazine you'11 find a special form for your comments about our service.Kindly return the form to our crew or Finnair office.It will be forwarded directly to the appropriate department.You can also fax it(+358-(0)89819-7729)or send your comments by email to _ .Our crew is pleased to answer your questions during the flight whenever possible.
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Who can join the Finnair Junior Plus Club?
- Those who take planes for the first time,
- Anybody who offers to give their comments.
- The children between the age of 2 and 15 who take planes for the first time.
- The children who like flying.
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Those who take planes for the first time,
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[
"Anybody who offers to give their comments.",
"The children between the age of 2 and 15 who take planes for the first time.",
"The children who like flying."
] |
race
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Recently, a student used his Personal Digital Assistant (PDA) to film a female teacher scolding and tearing the work of a classmate. The public discussion that the incident caused started on the Internet. However, when it came to the media's attention, it quickly became a major topic in the education circles. The reactions so far suggest that the focus of the debate has been on one question: whom to blame?
Teachers who are anxious to defend their professional dignity have tried to put the blame on the students. They mentioned their right to privacy )and for this reason they requested the Ministry of Education (MOE) to prohibit PDAs in schools. On the other hand, some parents and students have taken a different position. They feel that the teacher is also at fault. Caught up in the war of words between both sides, people are no longer interested in the "truth" of the matter which seems now unimportant. It was left to newspapers to discover the central point of the controversial issue, by stressing the problems that are not always easily noticed in our educational system.
For those responsible for educating the young, this PDA incident conveys the message that "Times have changed",a reality that must have been felt even more strongly by the female teacher when reflecting on this unpleasant experience. Different times call for different professional approaches in education. The ability to understand the students they are teaching has always been the quality of successful teachers. Despite some factors, the incident shows that the teacher lacks good qualities on her part. Besides, the rules under current system to deal with recalcitrant students need to be improved. Also, it is an example which shows the issue we are familiar with: what to do with new technology? With PDA, the new technology, the interaction between the teacher and students in classroom has been changed.
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The author's purpose in writing this passage is to _ .
* stress the using of PDA in the classroom
* discuss the potential problems of educational system
* improve the teachers' way of teaching
* change the students' behavior in the classroom
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change the students' behavior in the classroom
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[
"stress the using of PDA in the classroom",
"discuss the potential problems of educational system",
"improve the teachers' way of teaching"
] |
race
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It was going through my head as he embraced me and I hated it . It was putrid water in my mouth . Sense , nothing makes sense . I pushed him off me . " I have to get out of here Pa. " I said .
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What will happen if I stay ?
A] I will take me time moving to the next step
B] I will have a lot of dates
C] I will have problems coping
D] None of the above choices .
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C
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[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
cosmos
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found hotel , changed clothes , applied sunscreen.first order of business : lunch , as i am a crabby bitch without food . looooved ( hah ) the maitre d ' duty of accosting passers - by in the streets . also i am a big big fan of all the nasty stray cats milling about near the outdoor tables . eeewww .
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Why is the narrator so dour despite being on vacation ?
* The narrator has lost their luggage .
* The narrator lost her ID .
* The narrator is experiencing a stomach bug .
* The narrator is famished .
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The narrator is famished .
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[
"The narrator has lost their luggage .",
"The narrator lost her ID .",
"The narrator is experiencing a stomach bug ."
] |
cosmos
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Matter is made of very small particles called atoms. Atoms can be linked together by chemical bonds. When two or more atoms link together, they form a molecule.
In a chemical change, the chemical bonds in the molecules break. The atoms then link together to form different molecules. The types of molecules in matter before and after a chemical change are always different.
Some chemical changes are caused by heating or cooling. For example, burning a piece of paper is a chemical change caused by heating. As paper burns, paper molecules react with oxygen molecules in the air. This reaction breaks the chemical bonds in the molecules. The atoms then link together in a different way to form different molecules. For example, carbon dioxide molecules are formed when paper burns.
In a physical change, chemical bonds do not break. The types of molecules in matter before and after a physical change are always the same.
A change of state is a type of physical change. Changes of state can be caused by heating or cooling. For example, water vaporizing is a physical change that can be caused by heating. Liquid water and water vapor are made of the same type of matter: water.
The law of conservation of mass says that all physical and chemical changes conserve mass. Conserve means to keep the same. So, the total mass before a physical or chemical change is equal to the total mass after the change.
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What do these two changes have in common?
crushing a mineral into powder
beating an egg
* Both are caused by heating.
* Both are chemical changes.
* Both are only physical changes.
* Both are caused by cooling.
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Both are only physical changes.
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[
"Both are caused by heating.",
"Both are chemical changes.",
"Both are caused by cooling."
] |
scienceqa
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Welcome to Australia
The Great Outdoors
Australia is the world's oldest continent and indigenous Australians have one of the world's oldest culture.
In Australia you will see unique plants and animals and some of the most beautiful scenery in the world.Many parks have information centres offering advice on where to go, what to see and how to see it--for both your personal safety and to protect our sensitive, natural environment.
Banks and Money Matters
Banks are generally open between 9:30am and 4pm on Monday to Thursday and 9:30am and 5pm on Friday.
Foreign currency or traveller's cheques can be changed at all banks and some of the larger hotels.There are currency exchange facilities at all international airports.
_
Take care! Our sunlight is very strong and you can get sunburnt.
For best sun protection, it is advisable to wear:
l A broad-brimmed hat
l A shirt with a collar and sleeves
l Sunscreen with high protection factor.
Swimming
We have so many beautiful places to swim--beaches, lakes, rivers and creeks.
l Many of our waters are safe for swimming, but if you have any doubts, ask before entering the water.
l Most of our popular ocean beaches have patrols with life-saving service.Red and yellow flags mark the area that you are advised to swim within.
l If there are no flags and no life guards on the beach, talk to local people about the best areas to swim.
Staying Safe on the Roads
l Australians drive on the left-hand side of the road.
l For safety, everyone in the car, including children, must wear a seat belt.
l Motor cyclists and bicyclists are required to wear a helmet.
l Watch out for native animals crossing the roads, especially at night.Road signs are erected in places where animals are commonly seen.
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What is the best title of the third part of the passage?
A. Warning
B. Enjoy the Sun
C. The Sun
D. Outdoor Activities
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A
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[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
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We have three blocks, A, B and C. Block C is to the right of block B and below block A. Block A has one small blue square. Block B has one big yellow triangle and a small black triangle. The big yellow triangle is touching the bottom edge of this block. This shape is near to the small black triangle. And block C has a medium black circle and one big blue triangle. To the left of the big blue triangle there is the medium black circle. The big blue triangle is touching the right edge of this block.
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Which object is to the left of a black circle? the small blue square or the small black triangle?
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The small black triangle
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[
"The small blue square ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
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We have three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block B is to the left of A and block C is to the left of B. Block A contains one medium black square and a medium blue square. The medium black square is below the medium blue square. Block B has two medium blue squares. Medium blue square number one is below medium blue square number two and a medium yellow square. Below medium blue square number two is the medium yellow square. And block C has one medium blue square.
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Which object is to the right of a medium blue square? the medium blue square that is in block A or medium blue square number two?
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Both of them
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[
"The medium blue square that is in block a",
"Medium blue square number two",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
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i ' ve been having a very good weekend . it started out on friday night , with some birthdays ( delichan and irirshmadcat and possibly someone else ? ) that were celebrated by raucous karaoke followed by mad dancing in the crane lane ( which plays rock / alternative and has a dance floor - who would have guessed ) . i had so much fun : singing , dancing , good fun people - what more is needed for a good night out.last night , we went out again .
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Why are the narrator 's legs hurting so much after the weekend ?
a: They got their groove on .
b: None of the above choices .
c: They ran a marathon .
d: They ran a half marathon .
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a
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[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
cosmos
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There are two blocks, named HHH and LLL. A medium purple pentagon and a little grey hexagon are inside and touching block HHH. Two little grey stars are inside block HHH. The little grey hexagon are east of two little grey stars. Block HHH has a large red hexagon. South of the large red hexagon is little grey star number one. Block LLL covers a large red star and has a little purple pentagon. A large purple star is within this block. The large red star is south of the large purple star and is to the east of the little purple pentagon. The little purple pentagon is south of this shape.
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Does LLL contain all stars?
1) Yes
2) No
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2
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[
"1"
] |
spartun
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There is one block called AAA. A medium yellow square is inside and another medium yellow square is inside and touching block AAA. A medium blue square is over medium yellow square number one. Medium yellow square number two is under and touches medium yellow square number one. Block AAA contains the blue thing. Medium yellow square number one touches the medium blue square.
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Where is block AAA relative to medium yellow square number one?
* above
* left
* ec
* far
* near
* ntppi
* below
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ntppi
|
[
"above",
"left",
"ec",
"far",
"near",
"below"
] |
spartun
|
About 6 percent of luxury hotels in three major Chinese cities have stopped serving shark fin ,a survey has found. Although the controversial dish remains on the menu at most hotels, Green Beagle Environment Institute, a Beijing-based non-government organization that was the main sponsor of the survey, said the results are encouraging and reflect increased awareness.
The survey was carried out in Beijing, Shenzhen and Fuzhou, which were selected as representative cities to collect basic data on shark fin consumption nationwide. In Beijing, 132 hotels completed the phone questionnaire between Nov. 20 and Dec. 12. Only 12 hotels, 9 percent, said they do not serve shark fin. A similar survey of 131 Beijing hotels conducted a year ago found only one hotel that did not serve shark fin, Wang Xue, chief coordinator of the survey, said on Saturday.In Shenzhen, four out of the 85 four and five star hotels surveyed had stopped serving shark fin, accounting for about 5 percent. In Fuzhou, only one of the 40 hotels surveyed did not serve shark fin. On average, about 6. 61 percent of the hotels in the three cities did not serve the food.
"The survey reminded us there is still a long way to go to remove shark fins from Chinese hotels and restaurants, but the improved situation in Beijing is encouraging," said Wang. "We found more hotels and restaurants were willing to take action over the past year." International hotels are more active in the "shark-fin-free" project, she noted. China is the world's biggest importer and consumer of shark fin, which has been used in luxurious Chinese dishes for 500 years. Dishes made from shark fin are still regarded as a symbol of honor and respect,especially at business dinners, according to Wang.
Research has also found that shark fin contains poisonous elements, but the nutritious value is less than that of chicken or pork. "We hope hotels and restaurants remove shark fin products from their menus," Wang added.
|
Why do Chinese people are fond of eating shark fin?
* Shark fin stands for honor and respect in China
* Shark fin can make people live longer.
* Shark fin is rich in a variety of nutrition
* The living standard of Chinese is much better than before.
|
Shark fin stands for honor and respect in China
|
[
"Shark fin can make people live longer.",
"Shark fin is rich in a variety of nutrition",
"The living standard of Chinese is much better than before."
] |
race
|
Birds in cities are damaging their health by trying to sing above the noise of urban life.
New research shows that male birds are trying to compete against traffic and city sounds.They are now singing louder and at higher frequencies,which could harm their vocal cords .Some birds are choosing to sing at night instead of during the day.This makes them more open to attack and also creates stress and exhaustion.
"The difference between urban and rural birdsong is becoming so big that the two groups could now be unable to communicate.This could lead to inbreeding and a weak gene poo1."said Dr Sue Anne Zollinger of the.University of St Andrews.
According to Zollingar,a bird group with a small gene pool might adapt less quickly to new diseases and could be wiped out.
A study of the dawn chorus found that birds in Berlin sang up to 14 decibels louder than those in the forest.The birds sang loudest on weekday mornings.
"By trying to sing over the sound of the city,birds ale rising vocal injury,"said Zollinger."All this puts the same strain on a bird's vocal cords as when a human need to shout to be heard--except that the birds are doing it all day,every day,"she said.
"Singing under such pressure means birds have less control over the sound they produce.Their songs may lose quality and become more rough--sounding."said Zollinger.This could make them appear less attractive to female birds.
Mark Constantine,author of The Sound Approach to Birding,said:"Birdsong is important for our quality of life and has been proved to reduce our blood pressure.When we live in the centre of large,urban areas,we get stressed and it's extremely good to have birdsong around us.The impact on humans of birdsong is massive.It harms us,as well as the birds,if their songs become louder and simpler.
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It requires greatest efforts for birds in cities to sing on _ .
* Monday nights
* Saturday Evenings
* Friday mornings
* Wednesday afternoons
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Wednesday afternoons
|
[
"Monday nights",
"Saturday Evenings",
"Friday mornings"
] |
race
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A gift is not generous unless it is intended to benefit the recipient and is worth more than what is expected or customary in the situation; a gift is selfish if it is given to benefit the giver or is less valuable than is customary.
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Which one of the following judgments most closely conforms to the principle above?
- Olga gives her daughter a computer as a graduation gift. since this is the gift that all children in olga's family receive for graduation, it is not generous.
- Emily gives her brother a year's membership in a health club. she thinks that this will allow her brother to get the exercise he needs. however, the gift is selfish because emily's brother is hurt and offended by it.
- Amanda gives each of her clients an expensive bottle of wine every year. amanda's gifts are generous, since they cause the clients to continue giving amanda business.
- Charles, who hates opera, was given two expensive tickets to the opera. he in turn gave them to his cousin, who loves opera, as a birthday gift. charles's gift was selfish because he paid nothing for the tickets.
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Olga gives her daughter a computer as a graduation gift. since this is the gift that all children in olga's family receive for graduation, it is not generous.
|
[
"Emily gives her brother a year's membership in a health club. she thinks that this will allow her brother to get the exercise he needs. however, the gift is selfish because emily's brother is hurt and offended by it.",
"Amanda gives each of her clients an expensive bottle of wine every year. amanda's gifts are generous, since they cause the clients to continue giving amanda business.",
"Charles, who hates opera, was given two expensive tickets to the opera. he in turn gave them to his cousin, who loves opera, as a birthday gift. charles's gift was selfish because he paid nothing for the tickets."
] |
reclor
|
Luke 's fish died . Just before I was going to put the boys down for the evening , Wendy came upstairs and mentioned to me in a somber whisper , " Luke 's fish died . Should we tell him now , or should we wait till the morning ? " I could n't stand the idea of my son sleeping peacefully while his fish was belly up in the tank , so I said she better go tell him right away .
|
Why might Luke not sleep well that night ?
* None of the above choices .
* He has to take care of his fish
* He has sleep issues
* He is upset by a loss
|
He is upset by a loss
|
[
"None of the above choices .",
"He has to take care of his fish",
"He has sleep issues"
] |
cosmos
|
a dark-skinned , dark-haired girl wearing a black hat , a white cardigan , a green vest and a golden necklace .
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Is the grass close to the stons?
A) Yes
B) No
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A
|
[
"B"
] |
resq
|
There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. There are two medium blue squares in block A. There is also one medium yellow square in this block. Below the medium yellow square and medium blue square number two there is medium blue square number one. It is touching the bottom edge of this block. Medium blue square number two is below the medium yellow square. Above block A there is block B which has one medium blue square. To the right of block B there is block C which has a medium black square.
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Which object is below a medium blue square? the medium yellow square or the medium black square?
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The medium yellow square
|
[
"The medium black square ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
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When mercury-vapor streetlights are used in areas inhabited by insect-eating bats, the bats feed almost exclusively around the lights, because the lights attract flying insects. In Greenville, the mercury-vapor streetlights are about to be replaced with energy-saving sodium streetlights, which do not attract insects. This change is likely to result in a drop in the population of insect-eating bats in Greenville, since __
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Which of the following most logically completes the argument below?
1] Bats use echolocation to catch insects and ttherefore gain no advantage from the fact that insects flying in the vicinity of streetlights are visible at night
2] In the absence of local concentrations of the flying insects on which bats feed, the bats expend much more energy on hunting for food, requiring much larger quantities of insects to sustain each bat
3] The bats do not begin to hunt until after sundown
4] The bats are unlikely to feed on insects that do not fly
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2
|
[
"1",
"3",
"4"
] |
reclor
|
Look closely at ,your hands-are they clean? It doesn't matter how many times you was your hands. They're still crowded with microbes, which are also called "germs" or "bacteria". Microbes are everywhere. But don't worry-most microbes don't harm you. and many actually help you stay alive.
Now, scientists say the microbes that live on our hands could be used in a surprising way: fighting crime.
When police visit the scene of a crime, they often look for fingerprints to try to identifythe criminal. But according to a recent study, investigators could even use microbes to help break a criminal case.
Every person has his or her own set of microbes that live on their hands, according to scientists at,the University of:Colorado. That means the mix of different kinds of microbes on everybody's hand is unique-much like one's fingerprint.
The scientists wanted to know whether this microbe mix could be used as a new kind of fingerprint-especially in a crime scene where fingerprints might be hard to find. And policemen use forensics such as studying fingerprints to identify the criminal.
"Microbe fingerprints are harder to hide," said Noah Fierer, one of the scientists.
"You can't sterilize(......) a surface just by wiping it off. "
His team compared the bacteria on the hands of 273 people with the bacteria found on each person's computer keyboard. For the study, the keyboards had been used only by the people who were being tested. The study showed that the mix of microbes from each per- son's hands matched the mix of microbes on that person's keyboard. The scientists were easily able to tell the 273 people apart-just by looking at their keyboards.
But there are a lot more than 273 criminals. Other scientists wonder whetherthe microbe fingerprint can really be that useful.
Fierer agrees that scientists have a lot more work to do before the microbe fingerprint will be a useful tool.
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What did Fierer's team find through the study?
- Computer keyboards couldn't keep people's microbe fingerprints.
- They could tell who had used which computer.
- People's characters could be identified by the keyboards they used.
- They found the criminal among the 237 people.
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They could tell who had used which computer.
|
[
"Computer keyboards couldn't keep people's microbe fingerprints.",
"People's characters could be identified by the keyboards they used.",
"They found the criminal among the 237 people."
] |
race
|
If music makes you smarter, and exercise helps brain function, can exercising to music really boost brainpower? Some researchers said it could.
Volunteers who listened to Vivaldi~ "Four Seasons" while working out on a treadmill did much better on a test of verbal ability than when they exercised without music, a team at prefix = st1 /OhioStateUniversityfound. "Evidence suggests that exercise improves the cognitive performance of people with coronary artery disease ," said psychologist Charles Emery, who led the study. "And listening to music is thought to enhance brainpower. We wanted to put the _ together," Emery added in a statement.
Writing in the latest issue of the journal Heart & Lung, Emery and colleagues said they studied 33 men and women taking part in a cardiac rehabilitation program after having bypass surgery, angioplasty or other procedures to treat clogged arteries. The volunteers said they felt better emotionally and mentally after working out with or without the music. But their improvement on the verbal fluency test doubled after listening to music on the treadmills ."Exercise seems to cause positive changes in the nervous system, and these changes may have a direct effect on cognitive ability," Emery said. "Listening to music may influence cognitive function through different pathways in the brain. The combination of music and exercise may stimulate and increase cognitive arousal while helping to organize cognitive output."
Emery said he now wanted to test people using music of their own choice. "We used The Four Seasons' because of its moderate tempo and positive effects on medical patients in previous research," Emery said. "But given the range of music preferences among patients, it's especially important to evaluate the influence of other types of music on cognitive outcomes."
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If we can combine music and exercise, we can _
* neither stimulate and increase cognitive arousal nor help to organize cognitive output
* help to organize cognitive output at the expense of cognitive arousal
* stimulate and increase cognitive arousal as well as help to organize cognitive output
* stimulate and increase cognitive arousal while have difficulty in organizing cognitive output
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stimulate and increase cognitive arousal while have difficulty in organizing cognitive output
|
[
"neither stimulate and increase cognitive arousal nor help to organize cognitive output",
"help to organize cognitive output at the expense of cognitive arousal",
"stimulate and increase cognitive arousal as well as help to organize cognitive output"
] |
race
|
how do you straddle something?
A) Sit on top of it with your legs on one side of it.
B) Stand over it with your legs on either side of it.
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B
|
[
"A"
] |
piqa
|
|
We have two blocks. We call them A and B. Block A is below B. Block A has one medium blue triangle. The medium blue triangle is to the right of a big yellow square. Block B contains a medium yellow square. Above, to the right of and far from a big blue triangle is the medium yellow square. To the right of the big blue triangle is a big yellow triangle. The big blue triangle is touching the bottom edge of this block.
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Which object is above a medium blue triangle? the big yellow triangle or the big yellow square?
|
The big yellow triangle
|
[
"The big yellow square ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
A large orange dimond is inside and touching and a tiny green dimond is within a box named DDD. Box DDD covers a large white dimond which is near to the tiny green dimond. The orange shape is close to the tiny thing and is above this object.
|
Do all boxes cover the large orange dimond?
A: No
B: Yes
|
B
|
[
"A"
] |
spartun
|
A force is a push or a pull that acts on an object. Every force has a direction and a magnitude, or strength. If two forces act on an object in opposite directions, the forces are called opposing forces.
When opposing forces have the same magnitude, they are balanced. If all the forces on an object are balanced, there is no net force on the object.
When opposing forces have different magnitudes, the forces are unbalanced. If any forces on an object are unbalanced, there is a net force on the object.
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Carly is sitting on a roller coaster cart as it reaches the bottom of a big loop. Earth's gravity is pulling down on Carly with a force of 600N. The seat of the cart is pushing up on Carly with a force of 1,200N.
Assume all other forces on Carly are balanced. Which statement describes the forces on Carly?
- The forces are balanced, so there is no net force on carly.
- The forces are unbalanced, so there is a net force on carly.
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The forces are unbalanced, so there is a net force on carly.
|
[
"The forces are balanced, so there is no net force on carly."
] |
scienceqa
|
I just turned around again and drove home . There 's something going on here that I do not even pretend to understand . Maybe it is the random perversity of inanimate objects . Anyway I got the trailer back in time for a great weekend .
|
What may have happened if I did n't get the trailer back ?
1: I would n't have driven home .
2: I would n't have had a great weekend .
3: None of the above choices .
4: I would have had a better weekend .
|
2
|
[
"1",
"3",
"4"
] |
cosmos
|
Have you ever ''Googled'' yourself?
More Americans are Googling themselves-and many are checking out their friends,co-workers and romantic interests,too.
In a report Sunday, the Pew Internet and American Life Project said 47 percent of U.S.adult Internet users have looked for information about themselves through Google or another search engine.That is more than twice the 22 percent of users who did in 2002,but Pew senior research
specialist Mary Madden was surprised the growth wasn't higher.
"Yes,it's doubled,but it's still the case that there's a large number of Internet users who have never done this simple act of plugging their names with search engines,"she said.
Americans under 50 and those With more education and income were more likely to self-Google--in some cases because their jobs demand a certain online persona.Meanwhile.Pew found that 53 percent of adult Internet users admit looking up information about someone else. celebrities excluded.
Often,it's to find someone they've lost touch with.But looking up information about friends, s,colleagues and neighbors was also common.
Although men and women equally searched for online information about themselves.women were slightly more likely to look up information about someone they are dating.
In many cases,the search is just done to find someone's contact information.But a third of those who have conducted searches on others have looked for public records,such as bankruptcies and divorce proceedings.A similar number have searched for someone else's photo.
Few Internet users say they Google themselves regularly-about three quarters of self searchers say they have done so only once or twice.And most who have done so consider what they find accurate.
Pew also found that teens were more likely than adults to restrict who can see their profiles at an online hangout like Facebook or news Corp's MySpace.
|
The research of Pew was aimed to find .
A. why Google is so popular among Americans
B. how many people would like to self-google in prefix = st1 /America
C. whether Americans like searching for online information
D. What online information is most welcomed among Internet users
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B
|
[
"A",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
|
Have You Read Them?
Time
Time is a weekly news magazine founded by Briton Hadden and Henry R. Luce. Time's current circulation is about 4.3 million.Time summarizes the news concisely and completely, gives background, organizes and departmentalizes the news each week. It covers national and foreign affairs, books, art, music, education, religion, medicine, law, science, finance, sports, press and milestones.
Women
Women is a popular illustrated weekly British magazine for women, containing fashion details, short stories and serial stories, often on romantic themes. It also has practical advice and hints for housewives and a variety of articles of general interest. It was first published in 1937, with a current circulation of around 1.5 million.
China Daily
China Daily is the first and only national English language newspaper in China, launched in Beijing on June 1, 1981. Distributed in more than 150 countries and regions, China Daily is one of China's major information sources for English language readers who want to learn about China's political, economic, cultural and social development.
|
The passage is probably taken from _ Edition.
1: Finance
2: Business
3: Travel
4: Advertisement
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4
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3"
] |
race
|
A fact is something that can be proved to be true.
The month of July has more days than the month of June.
This is a fact. It can be proved by looking at a calendar and counting the number of days in each month.
An opinion is something that a person believes, thinks, or feels. An opinion cannot be proved true.
July is a better month than June for camping.
This is an opinion. People may have different opinions about which month is "better" for camping.
|
Which sentence states a fact?
- The maya people believed that chocolate was the food of the gods.
- The maya people of central america had some peculiar ideas about chocolate.
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The maya people believed that chocolate was the food of the gods.
|
[
"The maya people of central america had some peculiar ideas about chocolate."
] |
scienceqa
|
Although people everywhere seem to enjoy drinking coffee, they don't all have the same coffee culture. In Europe, for example, coffee shops are common places for people to meet friends and to talk while they drink coffee. On the other hand, places like this were not as common in North America in the past. Instead, people in North America liked to drink coffee in their homes with friends. The coffee culture in the USA changed when Starbucks coffee shops spread across the country.
The first Starbucks coffee shop opened in 1971 in downtown Seattle, Washington, in the USA. It was a small coffee shop that cooked its own coffee beans. The coffee shop's business did well, and by 1981 there were three Starbucks stores in Seattle.
Things really began to change for the company in 1981.That year, Howard Schultz met the three men who _ Starbucks. Schultz worked in New York for a company that made kitchen equipment. He noticed that Starbucks ordered a large number of special coffee makers, which caused his great interest. Schultz went to Seattle to see what Starbucks did. In 1982, the original Starbucks owners hired Schultz as the company's head of marketing .
In 1983, Schultz traveled to Italy. The special environment of the espresso( ) bars there caught his eyes. Back in the USA, Schultz created an environment for Starbucks coffee shops that was comfortable and casual, and customers everywhere seemed to like it. Starbucks began opening more stores across the USA. Then the company opened coffee shops in other countries as well. Today, there are more than 16,000 Starbucks coffee shops all over the world.
However, that does not mean Starbucks has not had problems. In fact, many Starbucks stores have closed over the past few years. On the one hand, this is because there were too many coffee shops competing for business in one small area. On the other hand, stores in some countries closed because the coffee culture there did not match with the "feel the same everywhere" environment offered by Starbucks.
|
Why did so many Starbucks close in small areas?
A. People like to drink coffee at home with friends.
B. There were too many coffee shops in one place.
C. The style of the coffee stores seems the same.
D. The coffee in these places was too expensive.
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B
|
[
"A",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
|
It is said that in the United States much has been told about that anyone can become rich and successful if he works hard and has some good luck.
Yes, when one becomes rich he wants people to know it. And even though he does not become very rich, he wants people to think that he is. That's what "Keeping up with the Joneses " is about The expression was first used in 1913 by a young American called Arthur Momand looked around him and noticed that many people did things to keep up with their neighbours. He called it "Keeping up with the Joneses", because Jones is a very common name in the United States. "Keeping up with the Joneses" came to mean keeping up with the people around you. Momand's series appeared in different newspapers across the country for over 28 years.
People never seem to get tired of keeping up with the Joneses. That is one reason why they read "right" books, go to "right" universities and eat in "right" restaurants.
Every city has an area where people want to live because others will think better of them if they do. And there are Joneses in every city of the world. But one must get tired of trying to keep up with the Joneses, because no matter what one does, Mr Jones always seems to be ahead.
|
Why, according to the passage, do many people try to keep up with the Joneses?
1) Because they are afraid that others will know they are rich.
2) Because they want others to know or think they are rich.
3) Because they want to be as rich as their neighbours.
4) Because they feel proud to be taken for the Joneses.
|
2
|
[
"1",
"3",
"4"
] |
race
|
We have three blocks, A, B and C. Block A is to the left of C and block C is to the left of B. Block A contains a medium blue triangle. Block B contains one big yellow square. Block C contains a medium black circle, one small blue square and one small yellow circle. This block also has a medium blue square. Above and to the right of a big yellow triangle is the medium black circle. Below and to the right of the big yellow triangle there is the small yellow circle. The small yellow circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. The medium black circle is above the small blue square. The small blue square is to the right of the big yellow triangle.
|
Which object is to the left of a big yellow square? the small blue square or the black thing?
|
Both of them
|
[
"The small blue square ",
"The black thing",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
What do people do when they are in a fight?
- Facing each other
- Get angry
- Kiss
- Gather together
- Learn from each other
|
Get angry
|
[
"Facing each other",
"Kiss",
"Gather together",
"Learn from each other"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
Despite the hassle , shopping today with Levana was fun . There was free salad . Getting high in the park was funny , Hancock was a good movie , I had Skor stoned . OMGSOGOOD.We got caught in a monsoon - esque rainstorm walking from Bonaventure to Peel and we got SOAKED , we looked like we got hit by a tidal wave , but it was fun . Summer rainstorms are so cool , especially when they last like 5 minutes and you get soaked .
|
Why is the narrator not upset by the rain ?
- The rain is good for staying inside and eating .
- The rain is good for watching movies .
- The rain is good for quick walks .
- None of the above choices .
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The rain is good for quick walks .
|
[
"The rain is good for staying inside and eating .",
"The rain is good for watching movies .",
"None of the above choices ."
] |
cosmos
|
World's Wonderful Libraries
How cool can libraries be in an era of iPads and Kindles More than you think.Only if you know where to go.
Central Library
The Central Library in Seattle,United States is modern and sophisticated. The building is an impressive work of art, which has has tourists from around the world paying visits and taking tours. The library offers free self-guided cell phone tours, along with group tours.
The library holds various art exhibitions, book signings and other events throughout the year.
Open: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m-8 p.m, Friday-Saturday 10 a.m-6 p.m, Sunday noon-6 p.m
Trinity College Library
The Trinity College Library in Dublin is the oldest library in Ireland, founded in 1592 by Queen Elizabeth I.
Not only is the exterior impressive, it boasts the largest single chamber library in the world, also known as the Long Room, which contains more than 200,000 of the library's oldest books.
Various exhibitions and tour are available; admission 9(US 12)
Open: Monday-Wednesday 9:30 a.m -5 p.m, Tuesday 9:30 a.m -9 p.m, Saturday 9:30 a.m -1 p.m, Sunday closed.
Bibliotheca Alexamdrina
The Bibliotheca Alexamdrina is the revival of the ancient Royal Library of Alexandria, which was the largest and most influential library in the Greek world. It was built by Alexander the Great some 2, 300 years ago.
The new library was reborn in 2002 on the shore of the Mediterranean Sea after 10 years of designing, planning and construction.
Along with the standard libraries, there are four museums covering science, Arabic Calligraphy, the history of printing and the Greek art.
Open: Saturday-Thursday 9 a.m- 4 p.m.
Stuttgart City Library
The Stuttgart City Library is controversial. Some say it's innovative, while others say it doesn't match its environment.
Nevertheless, the library is one of the most interesting buildings in Germany. The design of the cubic facility was influenced by the ancient Pantheon in Rome. It serves as a multi-story meeting space that draws natural sunlight through the roof.
Open: Monday-Saturday 9 a.m--9 p.m
|
What is special about the Bibliotheca Alexandrina?
A: It took 10 years to rebuid
B: It is the most influential library in the world
C: It has four museums covering all sorts of art
D: It used to be an ancient royal British library
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A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
|
A medium black square is inside and touching and a yellow square is in a block named AAA. Under the yellow shape is the black shape.
|
Does a block cover a thing?
* Yes
* No
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Yes
|
[
"No"
] |
spartun
|
M: Can you come over for lunch on Saturday?
W: I'd love to, but I've got a dentist's appointment at eleven thirty.
|
Where will the woman go on Saturday?
A. To a restaurant.
B. To the man's home.
C. To the dentist's.
|
C
|
[
"A",
"B"
] |
dream
|
D is to the right of P and is on the same horizontal plane. J is at the 3 o'clock position relative to E. T is on the left side to P. U is over there with S below. N is directly south east of E. N is positioned below S and to the left. U presents below Z. T is positioned above and to the left of J. Y is sitting at the lower left position to D.
|
What is the relation of the agent U to the agent S?
1) lower-left
2) above
3) below
4) upper-left
5) left
6) overlap
7) lower-right
8) right
9) upper-right
|
2
|
[
"1",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7",
"8",
"9"
] |
stepgame
|
According to decades-long research, women who took low to moderate daily doses of aspirin had a reduced death rate, especially from heart disease.
The research, based on data from a major trial that has tracked almost 80,000 women since 1976, found that women who reported using aspirin on a regular basis had a 25 percent lower risk of death from any cause than women who didn't take the drug.
The risk of death from cardiovascular disease was 38 percent lower for aspirin users, and there was also a 12 percent reduction in cancer deaths that took effect after a decade of aspirin use, the researchers found in their report based on the Nurses' Health Study.
However, an accompanying editorial in the journal cautioned that the results were open to debate and far from definitive.
The dissenting editorial was based on results of an earlier trial by the Women's Health Study, which followed almost 40,000 women for 11 years and found no reduction in overall deaths. Therefore, the new findings "cannot overcome the accumulated evidence that aspirin is not particularly effective for the primary prevention of death from cardiovascular disease in women."
"This is a complicated issue," said Dr. Andrew T. Chan, leading author of the new report. "We understand that aspirin has potential health benefits, but who would aspirin therapy be appropriate for?" There are "areas of disagreement that need further study" before that question can be answered, Chan said. But there is information from the two large studies and other trials that can help guide women and their physicians, he said. And anyone who is thinking about daily aspirin "should really talk with doctors about the benefits and risks."
|
Which research does the author seem to support?
A. Neither.
B. Both.
C. The new one.
D. The earlier one.
|
C
|
[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
race
|
People aren't walking any more---if they can figure out a way to avoid it..
I felt superior about this matter until the other day I took my car to mail a small parcel. The journey is a matter of 281 steps. But I used the car. And I wasn't in any hurry, either. I had merely become one more victim of a national sickness: motorosis.
It is an illness to which I had thought myself immune, for I was bred in the tradition of going to places on my own two legs. At that time, we regarded 25 miles as good day's walk and the ability to cover such a distance in ten hours as sign of strength and skill. It did not occur to us that walking was a hardship. And the effect was lasting. When I was 45 years old I raced -and beat--a teenage football player the 168 steps up the Stature of Liberty.
Such enterprises today are regarded by many middle-aged persons as bad for the heart. But a well-known British physician, Sir Adolphe Abrahams, pointed out recently that hearts and bodies need proper exercise. A person who avoids exercise is more likely to have illnesses than one who exercises regularly. And walking is an ideal form of exercise--- the most familiar and natural of all.
It was Henry Thoreau who showed mankind the richness of going on foot. The man walking can learn the trees, flower, insects, birds and animals, the significance of seasons, the very feel of himself as a living creature in a living world. He cannot learn in a car.
The car is a convenient means of transport, but we have made it our way of life. Many people don't dare to approach Nature any more; to them the world they were born to enjoy is all threat. To them security is _ r thundering on a concrete road. And much of their thinking takes place while waiting for the traffic light to turn green.
I say that the green of forests is the mind's best light. And none but the man on foot can evaluate what is basic and everlasting.
|
What is the author's intention of writing this passage?
A. To advise people to do outdoor activities
B. To tell people to reflect more on life.
C. To recommend people to give up driving
D. To encourage people to return to walking
|
D
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C"
] |
race
|
W: The morning paper says the space shuttle is taking off at 10 a.m. tomorrow.
M: Yeah, it's just another one of this year's routine missions. The first mission was undertaken a decade ago and broadcast live then worldwide.
|
what can we infer from this conversation?
A. The man is well informed about the space shuttle missions.
B. The shuttle flight will be broadcast live worldwide.
C. This year's shuttle mission is a big step in space exploration.
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C"
] |
dream
|
Many parents today worry about their children's diets. Then what is a healthy diet for children? Miss Jones from Happy Children Hospital gives the following advice:
* Children shouldn't eat food with too much salt, because it can cause high blood pressure .
* Children should eat food with less fat, oil and sugar. They should not eat too much _ .
* Fruit and vegetables are rich in vitamins. Children need to eat fruit and vegetables often.
* Water is important to everyone. Children need to drink enough water every day.
* Children need to eat breakfast every day. It is good for their bodies and minds.
|
Miss Jones is possible a _ .
a: teacher
b: doctor
c: a waitress
d: shop assistant
|
b
|
[
"a",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
Beijing is not suitable for the development of private cars because Beijing's urban population is too dense, its transportation facilities are backward, there are too few parking spaces, and the city's road capacity is also limited. The current traffic volume has overwhelmed urban traffic. If we develop private cars vigorously, it will be bound to Cause difficult social problems.
|
Which of the following, if true, would most effectively weaken the above conclusion?
- With the development of the economy, both in terms of individual economic ability and national economic strength, china has the conditions to develop the private automobile industry.
- The population density and total population of tokyo in japan are no less than that of beijing. it also had the problem of lagging transportation facilities, but it is now one of the cities with the most private cars in the world, and there are no difficult social problems.
- The experience of various countries shows that in the development of the relationship between vehicles and roads, the development of vehicles has promoted the development of roads. one of the driving forces for promoting the construction of urban roads is the development of private cars.
- Clothing, food, housing, and transportation are the four major elements of a person's material life. there is no reason not to let ordinary people also enjoy the convenience of private cars, especially after they have corresponding financial ability.
|
The population density and total population of tokyo in japan are no less than that of beijing. it also had the problem of lagging transportation facilities, but it is now one of the cities with the most private cars in the world, and there are no difficult social problems.
|
[
"With the development of the economy, both in terms of individual economic ability and national economic strength, china has the conditions to develop the private automobile industry.",
"The experience of various countries shows that in the development of the relationship between vehicles and roads, the development of vehicles has promoted the development of roads. one of the driving forces for promoting the construction of urban roads is the development of private cars.",
"Clothing, food, housing, and transportation are the four major elements of a person's material life. there is no reason not to let ordinary people also enjoy the convenience of private cars, especially after they have corresponding financial ability."
] |
logiqa
|
Now, it may be difficult to predict the future, but many people believe that we will live on Mars by the year 2100. Our own planet, Earth, is becoming more and more crowed and polluted. Well, what problems will we need to solve before we prepare to go to Mars?
First of all, transport should be much better. At present, humans need to spend months going to Mars by spaceship. However, by 2100, spaceship can travel at half the speed of light. It might take us two or three days to get there!
Secondly, humans need food, water and air to live. Scientists should develop plants that can be grown on Mars. These plants will produce the food, water and air that we need. However, there is no answer for all the problems now.
There is also a problem for us to live on Mars. Mars attracts us much less than the Earth does. This will be dangerous because we could easily jump too high and fly slowly away into space there. We will have to wear special shoes to make ourselves heavier.
In some ways, life on Mars may not be better than that on the earth today. Food will not be the same --meals will probably be in the form of pills and will not be as delicious as they are today. Also, space travel will probably make many people feel very uncomfortable.
|
Why do we want to live on Mars?
* The earth is becoming dirty and crowded.
* The journey to Mars is very interesting.
* Life on Mars is more interesting than that on the earth.
* The scientists want us to do that.
|
The journey to Mars is very interesting.
|
[
"The earth is becoming dirty and crowded.",
"Life on Mars is more interesting than that on the earth.",
"The scientists want us to do that."
] |
race
|
Software Trainer
If you are aged 24-25 and have experience in teaching and training, you could be the person we are looking for. You should be good at the computer and have some experience in programme writing. You will be allowed to make your own decisions, and to design courses as well as present them. Pay upwards of PS15,000 for the right person. Please apply by sending your CV to Mrs. R. Oglivie, Palmlace Limited.
Wanted, Someone for a Kiss
We're looking for producers to join us on the sound of London Kiss 100 FM. You'll work on the station's music programmes. Music production experience in radio in necessary, along with rich knowledge of modern dance music. Please apply in writing to Producer Vacancies, Kiss 100.
Father Christmas
We're looking for a very special person, preferably over 40, to fill our Father Christmas suit.
Working days: Every Saturday from November 24 to December 15 and every day from December 17 to December 24 except Sundays, 10:30-16:00.
Excellent pay.
Please contact the Enterprise Shopping Centre, Station Parade, Eastbourne.
Accountants Assistant
When you join the team in our Revenue Administration Unit, you will be providing assistance within all parts of the Revenue Division, dealing with post and other general duties. If you are educated to GCSE grade C level, we would like to talk to you. This position is equally suitable for a school leaver or for somebody who has office experience.
Wealden District Council
|
What kind of person would probably apply to Palmlace Limited?
- One with GCSE grade C level.
- One with some office experience.
- One having good computer knowledge.
- One trained in producing music programmes.
|
One with GCSE grade C level.
|
[
"One with some office experience.",
"One having good computer knowledge.",
"One trained in producing music programmes."
] |
race
|
The exhausted football player was having trouble breathing fresh air, on the sideline he put on a mask to increase his what?
- Breathing
- Energy
- Think more clearly
- Oxygen intake
- Feeling refreshed
|
Oxygen intake
|
[
"Breathing",
"Energy",
"Think more clearly",
"Feeling refreshed"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
All organisms have pieces of hereditary material called genes, which are passed from parents to offspring. Genes contain instructions for building the parts of an organism. An organism's genes affect its observable traits, including its appearance, its behavior, and which diseases it may have. Genes may have different alleles, or forms, that can cause different versions of a trait.
For example, flower color is a trait in pea plants. The gene for this trait has two possible alleles. Each allele is represented by an uppercase or lowercase letter. The allele F is for purple flowers, and the allele f is for white flowers. Each pea plant has two alleles for the flower color gene—one allele inherited from each parent.
An organism's genotype for a gene is its combination of alleles for that gene. So, a pea plant may have a genotype of FF, Ff, or ff for the flower color gene.
An organism's phenotype for a trait is its observable version of that trait, which depends on the organism's combination of alleles. A pea plant may have a phenotype of purple flowers or white flowers for the flower color trait.
Some traits, like flower color in pea plants, are controlled by a single gene. Most plants and animals have a genotype made up of two alleles for these traits. These two alleles determine whether an organism is homozygous or heterozygous for the gene.
An organism with two identical alleles for a gene is homozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype FF or ff is homozygous for the flower color gene.
An organism with two different alleles for a gene is heterozygous for that gene. A pea plant with the genotype Ff is heterozygous for the flower color gene.
The types of alleles in an organism's genotype determine the organism's phenotype. Some alleles have types called dominant and recessive. These two types can cause different versions of a trait to appear as the organism's phenotype.
A dominant allele causes its version of the trait to appear even when the organism also has a recessive allele for the gene. In pea plants, the F allele, which causes purple flowers, is dominant over the f allele. A pea plant with at least one F allele will have the F allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype FF or Ff will have purple flowers.
A recessive allele causes its version of the trait to appear only when the organism does not have any dominant alleles for the gene. In pea plants, the f allele, which causes white flowers, is recessive to the F allele. A pea plant with only f alleles will have the f allele's version of the flower color trait. So, a plant with the genotype ff will have white flowers.
|
In a group of sheep, some individuals have white wool and others have black wool. In this group, the gene for the wool color trait has two alleles. The allele for black wool (l) is recessive to the allele for white wool (L).
Winnee is a sheep from this group. Winnee has the homozygous genotype ll for the wool color gene.
Based on this information, what is Winnee's phenotype for the wool color trait?
a: White wool
b: Black wool
|
b
|
[
"a"
] |
scienceqa
|
I is positioned below and to the right of R. T is above O at 2 o'clock. Z is positioned below R and to the right. D is diagonally to the bottom right of H. I is at the bottom of D. T is on the left side and above V. V and H are vertical and V is below H.
|
What is the relation of the agent V to the agent H?
* above
* right
* lower-right
* upper-right
* lower-left
* below
* left
* overlap
* upper-left
|
below
|
[
"above",
"right",
"lower-right",
"upper-right",
"lower-left",
"left",
"overlap",
"upper-left"
] |
stepgame
|
There are three blocks, called AAA, BBB and CCC. Block AAA contains block BBB. Block BBB contains a medium blue square. Another medium blue square is inside and touching this block. Disconnected from block CCC is this block. Block CCC with a yellow square and a medium black square is south of, farther from and in front of this block.
|
Do all blocks contain a medium blue square?
- Yes
- No
|
No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
spartun
|
Woman: What are you reading, Bill?
Man: It's this week New Scientist. Why?
Woman: I was just wondering. It looks interesting. But I've never actually read myself. It's for real scientists, or can ordinary people like me understand it?
Man: Always for anyone, really. It usually has articles or stories about current affairs about science, as well as papers about new development in research. I'm reading about new telephone that allows you to see the person you are speaking to as well as see him.
Woman: Oh, I heard about it. Is it on the market yet? Can I buy one?
Man: No. Not this one. But the company has made other models to try on business. This one is special because its color and image is moving.
Woman: Oh, that's interesting.
Man: You see the first video phones. That's what they are called. They made in Japan. But they can only show still black and white image. So this video phone is much better than that. Mind you, I'm not sure I want one, would you?
Woman: Well, no, I don't think a word. I bet it costs a lot of money. Did it say how much it costs?
Man: Yes. The yearly black and white one costs several hundreds pounds. But one in the story is about to cost several thousands pounds.
Woman: Hmm, what does anybody want one, do you think?
Man: Business organizations that need frequent contact overseas want it. It's like a face-to-face conversation, so maybe a lot of overseas travels can be avoided.
Woman: Yes, I suppose so.
|
The following details are true about the new device EXCEPT
- it has color
- it costs less money
- it has a moving image
|
it costs less money
|
[
"it has color",
"it has a moving image"
] |
dream
|
A small orange melon is inside a box named one. There exists a box called two. West of a medium yellow apple is a big yellow apple. The big yellow apple is in box two. The medium yellow apple is inside box two. Box two have a big orange melon and a small orange watermelon. Another big yellow apple is inside and touching this box. The small orange watermelon is to the north of the big orange melon. To the west of and near to the big orange melon is the medium yellow apple. The small orange watermelon is close to big yellow apple number one. South of and to the east of the thing which was west of the medium yellow apple there is big yellow apple number two.
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Is a big thing close to the medium yellow apple?
* Yes
* No
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Yes
|
[
"No"
] |
spartun
|
the boy is sitting at his desk in a classroom
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Is the kids in front of the yellow thing?
* Yes
* No
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No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
resq
|
Two boxes, called DDD and EEE exist. Box EEE is behind box DDD. Box DDD with a midsize white rectangle is to the south of this box. This box covers a midsize green thing. To the south of and touches the midsize white rectangle there is the midsize green thing. A midsize orange shape is inside and touching box EEE.
|
Is any midsize white rectangle in all boxes?
A) Yes
B) No
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B
|
[
"A"
] |
spartun
|
We have three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. A big yellow square is in block A. Block B is to the right of block A. It has one big yellow circle and one medium black circle. The big yellow circle is near to and below a big yellow triangle. The medium black circle is touching the right edge of this block. The big yellow circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is to the left of the medium black circle. Below block B there is block C with one medium blue triangle in it.
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What is above the blue shape? a big yellow triangle or a medium black circle that is touching the right edge of a block?
|
Both of them
|
[
"Big yellow triangle ",
"Medium black circle that is touching the right edge of a block ",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
What is a tool for fighting inflation?
* Problems
* Anxiety
* Deflation
* Not noticeable
* Economic instability
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Deflation
|
[
"Problems",
"Anxiety",
"Not noticeable",
"Economic instability"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
Effective Study Techniques
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Which of the following best matches the statement above?
a: It also helps to make notes in crayon in the margin in your own words to summarize or comment on important points.
b: It also helps to make notes in pencil in the margin in your own words to summarize or comment on important points.
|
b
|
[
"a"
] |
piqa
|
Copenhagen is a city full of fairy tales . If you want to _ it, you have to spend a long time and walk slower to enjoy yourself. Copenhagen was the first city to have a street for walkers only. The city has less traffic noise and pollution than any other European capital.
Walking along the river banks, you'll see the Amalienborg Palace first. The king's family is living there.
Churches and castles show us the original city. Copenhagen became the capital of Denmark in 1445. But fires in 1728 and 1795 completely destroyed the old wooden buildings. Much of what we see today dates back to the 19th and early 20th centuries.
Keep going, and you'll see the Christiansborg Palace. The town of Copenhagen began there. The you'll see Nyhavn ,a waterway, which was dug in 1673. When you see it, you'll understand why Hans Christian Andersen made this beautiful waterway his home. Nyhavn is a peaceful and wonderful place. You'll usually see some rich people walk along here.
If you walk there, you can enjoy the old trees, the colorful lights and the beautiful gardens. You might feel as if you were in a fairy tale.
|
We can Not see _ in Copenhagen today.
* the Amalienborg Palace
* Churches and castles
* the old wooden buildings
* the Christiansborg Palace
|
the old wooden buildings
|
[
"the Amalienborg Palace",
"Churches and castles",
"the Christiansborg Palace"
] |
race
|
Ask any person who is successful in whatever he or she is doing what motivates him/her, and very likely the answer will be "goals". Goal Setting is extremely important to motivation and success. So what motivates you? Why are you in college? If you are in college because that's what your parents want, you may find it difficult to motivate yourself. Sure, it's possible to succeed with someone else providing the motivation for you. ("If you graduate from college, I'll give you a car!" or worse "If you don't graduate from college, you won't get a car.") But motivation that comes from within really makes the difference.
Certainly, you need some intelligence, knowledge base, study skills, and time management skills, but if you don't have motivation, you won't get far. Think about this analogy. You have a car with a full tank of gas, a well-tuned engine, good set of tires, quadraphonic CD system, and a sleek, polished exterior . There it sits. This car has incredible potential. However, until a driver sits behind the wheel, puts the key in the ignition , and cranks it up, the car doesn't function. You guessed it; the KEY is MOTIVATION.
Interest is an important motivator for a student. So is a desire to learn. When you link these two things together, you create success. Often success in an endeavor leads to more interest and a greater desire to learn, creating an upward spiral of motivation toward a goal you have established.
So be honest with yourself. Are you genuinely interested in being in college? Have you set realistic goals for yourself? How can you develop the internal motivation that really counts? When it comes to motivation, KNOWING is not as important as DOING.
|
What may be the writer's advice to the potential readers?
- You needn't attend college if you are really not interested in it.
- Honesty is the best policy to solve problems in your life.
- The goals you set for yourself shouldn't be far beyond your reach.
- You should work harder to win praise from others.
|
You needn't attend college if you are really not interested in it.
|
[
"Honesty is the best policy to solve problems in your life.",
"The goals you set for yourself shouldn't be far beyond your reach.",
"You should work harder to win praise from others."
] |
race
|
Start plant seedlings organically.
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
a. Add soil and seed to half cracked egg shell with a hole at the bottom.
b. Add rocks and seed to half cracked egg shell with a hole at the bottom.
|
a
|
[
"b"
] |
piqa
|
We have three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Block C is below and A is to the left of B. Block A contains one big black square, one small black circle and one small blue triangle. It also contains a small yellow square. The small yellow square is above the small blue triangle. Far from the small blue triangle is the big black square. The small black circle is touching the right edge of this block. It is above the small blue triangle. Below and to the left of the black object which is above the small blue triangle is the big black square. The small blue triangle is touching the bottom edge of this block. Block B has a small black triangle and one small black square. Above and to the right of the small black square is the small black triangle. Block C contains one small black circle.
|
Which object is above a small triangle? the small black circle that is touching the right edge of a block or the small black square?
|
The small black circle that is touching the right edge of a block
|
[
"The small black square ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
He was sure that whenever it happened , someone would notice him and wonder what he was breathing so hard for . Sighing , Johnny stared at the wall from his bed . It was close to two now , when he and Remy had agreed to meet .
|
What might have caused Johnny 's condition ?
1: asthma
2: None of the above choices .
3: being close to two
4: being noticed by someone
|
1
|
[
"2",
"3",
"4"
] |
cosmos
|
It was unusually quiet in the emergency room on December 25.
I was nurse on duty that day. I didn't think there would be any patients, sighing about having to work on Christmas. Just then five bodies showed up at my desk, a pale woman and four small children.
"Are you all sick?" I asked suspiciously.
"Yes," she said weakly and lowered her head.
But when it came to descriptions of their presenting problems, things got a little vague. Two of the children had headaches, but the headaches weren't accompanied by the normal body language of holding the head or trying to keep it still. Two children had earaches, but only one could tell me which ear was affected. The mother complained of a cough but seemed to work to produce it.
Something was wrong, but I didn't say anything but explained that it might be a little while before a doctor saw her. She responded, "Take your time; it's warm here."
On a hunch , I checked the chart after the admitting clerk had finished registering the family. No address---they were homeless. The waiting room was warm.
I looked out at the family huddled by the Christmas tree. The little one was pointing at the television and exclaiming something to her mother. The oldest one was looking at an ornament on the Christmas tree.
I went back to the nurses' station and mentioned we had a homeless family in the waiting room. The nurses, grumbling about working Christmas, turned to compassion for a family just trying to get warm on Christmas. The team went into action, much as we do when there's a medical emergency. But this one was a Christmas emergency.
We were all offered a free meal in the hospital cafeteria on Christmas Day, so we claimed that meal and prepared a banquet for our Christmas guests. We needed presents. We put together oranges and apples in a basket. We collected from different departments candies, crayons and other things available that could be presents. As seriously as we met the physical needs of the patients that came to us that day, our team worked to meet the needs, and exceed the expectations, of a family who just wanted to be warm on Christmas Day.
Later, as the family walked to the door to leave, the four year old came running back, gave me a hug and whispered, "Thanks for being our angels today."
|
Which of the following would be the best title of the passage?
A: Christmas Day is Coming
B: A Pale Woman and Four Small Children
C: Working Christmas Day
D: A Happy Family
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
|
There are two blocks, A and B. Block A contains one medium black triangle, one medium blue triangle and a small black square. The medium black triangle is to the left of a medium blue circle and the small black square. The medium blue circle is to the right of the medium blue triangle. The small black square is touching the right edge of this block. Near to and to the right of the medium blue triangle there is the medium black triangle. Block B is to the right of block A. It contains one small blue triangle and a medium blue square. To the left of and below a medium yellow square is the small blue triangle. The medium blue square is touching the right edge of this block. The small blue triangle is touching the bottom edge of this block. The medium yellow square is above and near to the medium blue square.
|
What is to the left of the circle? a medium blue triangle or a yellow thing?
|
Medium blue triangle
|
[
"Yellow thing",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
I asked if there was anyone else at home , and of course there was n't . " Well , let 's go inside ! " I told them . So there I was , needing to do work , planning on making dinner and was now host to two elementary school kids for an indefinite amount of time . As they ran into the house I tried to remember if there was anything laying around that should n't be and played out disaster scenarios in my head like if their mom did n't come home until late and I 'd have to feed them vegetarian chili and they found it disgusting and I had to take them to McDonald 's or their mom would freak out when she got home because her kids were in a stranger 's house .
|
Why might this person be unprepared to look after young children ?
* They really hate children and do n't want to
* They own fierce dogs who might attack the children
* They were not expecting it and are not experienced with children
* They have somewhere else they really need to be
|
They were not expecting it and are not experienced with children
|
[
"They really hate children and do n't want to",
"They own fierce dogs who might attack the children",
"They have somewhere else they really need to be"
] |
cosmos
|
A small yellow triangle and a small black triangle are in a block called AAA. Close to the small black triangle is the small yellow triangle. Another block called BBB with a big blue circle is south of, disconnected from, away from and in front of block AAA. This block covers a big yellow circle which is in front of the big blue circle. Near to this thing is a medium blue triangle. The medium blue triangle is inside block BBB.
|
Do all blocks overlap the big blue circle?
- No
- Yes
|
No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
spartun
|
Many cultures have different ideas about why people catch colds. For example in the United States, some people think that you can catch a cold if your feet get cold. So, mothers tell small children to wear warm boots in the winter. In other places, including parts of the Middle East, some people believe that strong winds cause colds. So, on trains and buses, people usually don't like to sit next to open windows. In parts of Europe, some people think that wearing wet clothes will give you a cold. They say that after you go swimming, you should quickly put on dry clothes. Today, scientists know that colds are caused by a virus . But the old ideas are still very strong, and many _ .
|
Many people in different countries have _ ideas about why people catch colds.
1] different
2] no
3] the same
4] one
|
4
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3"
] |
race
|
In the 1950s, a family that owned a farm near Beulah, Michigan kept a bull chained to an elm . The bull paced around the tree, dragging the heavy iron chain, which led to a groove in the bark . The groove deepened over the years. Though for whatever reason, it did not kill the tree.
After some years, the family took their bull away. They cut the chain, leaving the loop around the tree and one link hanging down.
Then one year, agricultural disaster struck Michigan in the form of Dutch Elm Disease. All of the elms lining the road leading to the farm became infected and died. Everyone thought that the old elm would be the next.
The farm owners considered doing the safe thing: pulling it out and cutting it up into firewood before it died. But they simply could not bring themselves to do it. It was as if the old tree had become a family friend. So they decided to let nature take its course.
Amazingly, the tree did not die. Nobody could understand why it was the only elm still standing in the county!
Plant experts from Michigan State University came out to observe the tree. They observed the scar left by the iron chain, now almost completely covered by bark. The experts decided that it was the chain that saved the elm's life. They reasoned that the tree must have absorbed so much iron from the chain that it became immune to the virus.
It's said that what doesn't kill you will make you stronger. Or, as Earnest Hemingway put it, "Life breaks us all, but afterwards, many of us are strongest at the broken places."
|
Which of the following statements is TRUE?
- The family decided to keep the tree because they had become attached to it.
- A groove formed because of natural forces.
- All of the elms in Beulah, Michigan died of the disease.
- The plant experts advised the family to chop it down.
|
A groove formed because of natural forces.
|
[
"The family decided to keep the tree because they had become attached to it.",
"All of the elms in Beulah, Michigan died of the disease.",
"The plant experts advised the family to chop it down."
] |
race
|
poisonous substances can cause what to come to living things
1) Health
2) Higher nitrogen
3) Cancer
4) Injury
5) Toxins
6) Death
7) Cell growth
8) Harm
|
8
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7"
] |
qasc
|
|
A king or queen is a member of what class?
1) Beehive
2) Ocean
3) Deck of cards
4) Monarchy
5) Wife of king
|
4
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3",
"5"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
I got access to campus for the first time today . When I opened the door to my office , I was surprised and delighted to see the four boxes of books that I had shipped sitting on my desk . I spent most of the day rearranging furniture , unpacking , and setting up the administrative systems .
|
What may happen while seeing the boxes that i had shipped ?
* I would wonder why somebody put their boxes on top of my desk .
* I would wonder who put their boxes on my desk .
* I would instantly remember what they were sitting there for .
* None of the above choices .
|
I would instantly remember what they were sitting there for .
|
[
"I would wonder why somebody put their boxes on top of my desk .",
"I would wonder who put their boxes on my desk .",
"None of the above choices ."
] |
cosmos
|
We have one box called one. This box cover a big orange watermelon and a small yellow watermelon. This box contains a big yellow apple. Another big yellow apple is inside this box. To the right of the orange fruit is big yellow apple number two. The orange fruit is to the left of the small yellow watermelon. This fruit is near to and to the right of big yellow apple number one. Under the thing that was on the right side of the orange thing there is the small fruit.
|
What is the position of the orange thing regarding box one?
a: above
b: dc
c: behind
d: tpp
e: ntpp
f: right
g: front
|
d
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c",
"e",
"f",
"g"
] |
spartun
|
All schoolchildren should have "happiness" lessons up to the age of 18 to combat growing levels of depression, according to a senior government adviser.
"Pupils should study subjects such as how to manage feelings, attitudes to work and money, channeling negative emotions and even how to take a critical view of the media," said Lord Richard Layard, a Labor peer and professor of economics at the London School of Economics.
The proposal comes only days after the Government said that lessons in manners--including respect for the elderly and how to say "please" and "thank you"--should be taught in secondary schools to combat bad behavior.
Lord Layard, the director of the wellbeing program at the LSE's Center for Economic Performance, said: "Learning hard things takes an enormous amount of practice. To play the violin well takes 10,000 hours of practice. How can we expect people to learn to be happy without large amounts of practice and repetition?"
It is believed that at least two percent of British children under 12 now struggle with significant depression. Among teenagers, the figure rises to five percent. A UNICEF study involving 21 developed countries showed that British children were the least satisfied with their lives, while the World Health Organization predicts that childhood psychiatric disorders will rise by 50 percent by 2020.
In a speech at Cambridge University, Lord Layard said the Government's lessons in manners did not go far enough. "We need a commitment to producing a major specialism in this area, with a serious teacher training program," he said.
However, happiness lessons have been criticized by academics. Frank Furedi, a sociology professor at Kent University and author of Therapy Culture, said: "In pushing emotional literacy, what some teachers are really doing is abandoning teaching. They are giving up and talking about emotions instead, so that children value all this non-discipline-led activity more than maths, English or science. What is amazing about this is that time and time again, research says that it does not work."
|
What does Lord Layard think of the Government's lessons in manners?
- They are quite enough to solve the present problem.
- They only focused on a major specialism.
- They can hardly meet the special demands of education.
- They will probably end in failure.
|
They are quite enough to solve the present problem.
|
[
"They only focused on a major specialism.",
"They can hardly meet the special demands of education.",
"They will probably end in failure."
] |
race
|
How can I get my leather car seats clean?
- Use some wood cleaner with a rag and wipe them down.
- Use some spray on cleaner with a rag and wipe them down.
|
Use some spray on cleaner with a rag and wipe them down.
|
[
"Use some wood cleaner with a rag and wipe them down."
] |
piqa
|
|
teaspoon
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Can gouge out teeth from a face
* Can gouge out eyeballs from a face
|
Can gouge out eyeballs from a face
|
[
"Can gouge out teeth from a face"
] |
piqa
|
David Brown and Anne are two patients in the Adult Day Care Program at Mercy Hospitals. David Brown is seventy-two years old. He's friendly and likes to talk. He lives with his wife in the city. But David is becoming forgetful. His wife says, "He'll heat up some soup, then forget to turn off the gas." She is sixty-one and still works. She is worried about leaving her husband alone.
Anne is eighty and lives with her 60-year-old daughter. Her daughter says that she needs a rest. "Mom follows me everywhere. She follows me when I read newspapers. I need a rest and she does, too."
And so, several times a week, David and Anne's families take them to the Adult Day Care Center. Many hospitals have this program. Patients come to the Center for a full or half day, from one to five days a week. All the patients live with their families and most are old people.
Mrs. Carol Johnson is the director of the Center. She says, "We are offering both the patients and their families a service of great value. Patients have the chance to get out of their houses. Husbands, wives or grown children can work or have a rest. Most important of all, families are able to stay together."
|
Adult Day Care Center is run by _ .
a: government
b: hospitals
c: schools
d: churches
|
a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
Urban planner: When a city loses population due to migration, property taxes in that city tend to rise. This is because there are then fewer residents paying to maintain an infrastructure that was designed to support more people. Rising property taxes, in turn, drive more residents away, compounding the problem. Since the city of Stonebridge is starting to lose population, the city government should ttherefore refrain from raising property taxes.
|
Which of the following, if true, would most weaken the urban planner's argument?
* Demographers project that the population of a region that includes stonebridge will start to increase substantially within the next several years.
* Stonebridge at present benefits from grants provided by the national government to help maintain certain parts of its infrastructure.
* If stonebridge does not raise taxes on its residents to maintain its infrastructure, the city will become much less attractive to live in as that infrastructure decays.
* If there is a small increase in property taxes in stonebridge and a slightly larger proportion of total revenue than at present is allocated to infrastructure maintenance, the funding will be adequate for that purpose.
|
If stonebridge does not raise taxes on its residents to maintain its infrastructure, the city will become much less attractive to live in as that infrastructure decays.
|
[
"Demographers project that the population of a region that includes stonebridge will start to increase substantially within the next several years.",
"Stonebridge at present benefits from grants provided by the national government to help maintain certain parts of its infrastructure.",
"If there is a small increase in property taxes in stonebridge and a slightly larger proportion of total revenue than at present is allocated to infrastructure maintenance, the funding will be adequate for that purpose."
] |
reclor
|
Why do people start to play sports at the gym?
* Practice
* Compete
* To have fun
* Get in shape
* Stretch
|
Get in shape
|
[
"Practice",
"Compete",
"To have fun",
"Stretch"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
We have two boxes, called DDD and EEE. A midsize green dimond, a large white dimond and a large orange dimond are inside and touching box DDD. Box DDD covers a large white oval and contains a tiny green thing. A midsize white oval is within this box. The tiny green thing is to the west of the large white dimond and is to the east of the midsize white oval. To the south of the large white oval is this shape. To the south of this thing is the large orange dimond. North of the midsize green dimond is the large white oval. Within box EEE there is box DDD.
|
What is the position of the large white oval regarding EEE?
- ec
- far
- dc
- right
- ntpp
- po
- left
|
ntpp
|
[
"ec",
"far",
"dc",
"right",
"po",
"left"
] |
spartun
|
I don’t see a point.
That’s the biggest problem with my life currently. I honestly, don’t see a point.
Am I working towards temporary monetary gain? Is my goal supposed to be buying my dream car(s)?
Is my goal spiritual? I’m currently Catholic, but I’ve seen how spiritually those around me have changed. I’ve even wondered what’s the point of heaven, if everything I want is there. I like life because of the ups and the downs. I enjoy learning and discovering new things. The idea of perfection seems like an impossible concept to me. Maybe even an unenjoyable one.
Maybe my goal is to have a family. Being catholic naturally we gravitate towards larger families. But as a libertarian I don’t see a lot of potential in the United States at it pertains to economic freedoms. I see the government encroaching more and more into our lives. Is this the type of country I want to raise a family in? I certainly don’t want to be outside the United States (no offense towards anyone outside of the U.S).
Maybe my goal is political. I’ve always wanted to run for office. Maybe governor one day. Would I be able to avoid the waves of bipartisanship, and actually do what I believe is the best for the people of my state. Or would I collapse under the political pressures and sign up for agreements I know in my heart and mind won’t help the people.
Only time will tell. I just don’t see a point. I actually have many goals, but I struggle to see the overall point of accomplishing any of it. Especially seeing as anything I do will be lost in the ink-blots of history.
|
How long does the author have goals for?
|
The author keeps making goals all his or her life
|
[
"The author only on occasion thinks about goals",
"The author gives up on all goals",
"Not enough information"
] |
quail
|
In his earlier books, David Burke, a famous writer, translated the language of American teenagers for an older generation, and explained American idioms for English-language learners overseas. His latest effort targets American children who know little of foreign languages.
He has written a series of books based on the observation that fairy tales are widely known across cultures. "We start in English, and as the reader moves forward, the story starts to change into another language." (INSTRUCTION CD: "Once upon a time, there lived a poor girl--nvhaizi--named Cinderella who was very pretty--piaoliang. The nvhaizi, who was very piaoliang....")
Burke has published books of fairy tales with CDs in Mandarin Chinese, French, Italian, German, Hebrew, Japanese and Spanish. A separate Spanish-language version helps teach English to Lain American youngsters. Young readers learn about 20 words at each level, then move to the next level as they read a different fairy tale. "For example, I've taken the story of Goldilocks , and I bring back all the words the kids have learned in Cinderella, and I add 20 more until the ninth level. By the end of the entire series, it will be 100 percent in the target language." Burke says students often think of language learning as dull, but it doesn't have to be. He designed his books with color1ful cartoon-like illustrations that attract the young readers.
He says many people in other parts of the world often speak at least two languages. Americans have a different reputation. "It's a joke in the linguistic world that's painful, and funny. It's, What do you call a person who speaks three languages? Trilingual. And what do you call a person who speaks two languages? Bilingual. And what do you call a person who speaks one language? American." Not all Americans are monolingual, of course, but too many Americans are fluent only in English, and he is working to change that.
|
Burke's series of books are intended for _ knowing little foreign language.
* older generation
* teenagers in Spain
* Chinese readers
* American children
|
American children
|
[
"older generation",
"teenagers in Spain",
"Chinese readers"
] |
race
|
And it upsets mum which only upsets me more . Then everytime I see Lily , while I adore seeing her and getting snuggles , it makes me sad . It makes me sad cause it makes it hit home that the things I wanted for my life , I have not got . By now , I had wanted to be married with at least one child , maybe more .
|
What may have happened that prevented this person from fulfilling their goals ?
A] They might be unable to maintain a longterm relationship
B] They might not be like children such as Lily
C] They might not want to have even one child .
D] None of the above choices .
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
cosmos
|
By November 30, 2015, the comedy Goodbye, Mr. Loser had got more than 1,400 million yuan in ticket sales.
It was amazing that a film with common actors who had their first shows in the film got such great success. What's more, the actors were all stage performers and they improved their acting skills by making this film.
The comedy tells about a common middle-aged man who has no job but problems. He seems to be a loser in life and never gets any success. He causes many jokes and is laughed at a lot. And because of his bad luck, he feels upset most of the time. Later, a sudden accident changes his life and he starts to realize how important the family to him.
Goodbye, Mr. Loser was the first movie made by Happy Mahua Pictures. The film came out on September 30, 2015. Because of its great success, the film company became famous overnight.
During the seven-day holiday for National Day in 2015, the ticket sales were just behind the most popular film being shown at the same time-Lost in Hong Kong.
|
Goodbye Mr. Loser was amazing because _ .
1] it was a successful film with common actors
2] it was on show during National Day in 2015
3] it was a comedy
4] it was the first film made by Happy Mahua Pictures.
|
2
|
[
"1",
"3",
"4"
] |
race
|
There are two types of twins; identical and non-identical twins. Identical twins are formed from a single egg in mother's body which divides to from two separate babies. Identical twins look the same, and are often dressed by their parents in clothes of the same colors. It is often difficult to tell identical twins from each other, even when they are standing side by side. Non-identical twins come into being when the mother produces two separated eggs a the same time, both of which grow to form babies. In this case the twins look like normal brothers and sisters and are easy to tell one from the other.
In the 1970s and 1980s a scientist did some research into twins. He invited many pairs of identical twins to university and asked them to take part in a week of tests. He was particularly interested in adopted twins who had been separated at birth. He would give the twins different kinds of tests to study their speed of thinking, their speech, their memory, the ways they saw and heard different things, and so on. Time and time again he found separated twins who preferred clothes of the same color, used the same kind of shaving soap, wore the same shaped square glasses and the same colored socks.
There is a third type of twins, but it is a very unusual one. Twins which are joined together at birth are known in western countries as Siamese twins.
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This passage mainly tells us _ .
- what has been found out about twins
- the main types of twins
- how a scientist studied twins
- how twins are formed
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the main types of twins
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[
"what has been found out about twins",
"how a scientist studied twins",
"how twins are formed"
] |
race
|
What has a positive effect on an ecosystem?
* Maintaining air pollution
* Removing habitats
* Stopping air pollution
* To stay warm
* In the frog family
* Electric generators
* Increasing air pollution
* Genetic diversity
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Stopping air pollution
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[
"Maintaining air pollution",
"Removing habitats",
"To stay warm",
"In the frog family",
"Electric generators",
"Increasing air pollution",
"Genetic diversity"
] |
qasc
|
|
WASHINGTON, March 14 (Xinhua) --U.S. President Barack Obama confirmed on Saturday at the White House that China can have confidence in the American economy.
"Not just the Chinese government, but every investor can have absolute confidence in the _ of investments in the United States," Obama said.
"There is a reason why even in the midst of this economic downfall you have seen actual increases in investment flows here in the U. S.,"he said.
Obama also noted the U. S. will push for stricter regulation of the financial industry "front and center" at the upcoming Group of 20Summit in London ,ending an argument between the Europe and the United States over whether more focus should be placed on financial regulatory reform.
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said earlier Friady he is "a little bit worried "about the safety of Chineseassets in the United States ,urging the U. S. government to ensure the security of those assets.
China has invested its hugeforeign exchangereserves in low-risk but low-yield assets ,such as U. S.government bonds ,to play it safe . According to the U.S. Treasury, China held 681.9 billion U.S. dollars worth of U.S. government bonds as of November.
"China is indeed the largest creditor of the United States, which is the world' s biggest economy .We are extremely interested in developments in the U. S. economy."said Wen, adding that he is expecting the effect of the measures taken by the U.S.government to counter the global financial crisis.
Asked to react to Wen' s concern, Lawrence Summers, director of the U.S. National Economic Council, noted on Friday that the U.S. will be soundsteward of the money it invests.
"This is a commitment that the president has made very clear--we need to be sound stewards of the money we invest."said Summers in a speech at the Brookings Institution, a leading think tank in the united states.
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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said earlier Friday he is "a little bit worried", because _ .
1. he doesn't have confidence in America' s economy at all
2. China lent a huge fund to the United States
3. he is concerned about the security of China's assets in the U. S.
4. the U.S. refused to ensure the security of China's assets
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3
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[
"1",
"2",
"4"
] |
race
|
Guide words appear on each page of a dictionary. They tell you the first word and last word on the page. The other words on the page come between the guide words in alphabetical order.
To put words in alphabetical order, put them in order by their first letters. If the first letters are the same, look at the second letters. If the second letters are the same, look at the third letters, and so on.
If one word is shorter, and there are no more letters to compare, then the shorter word comes first in alphabetical order. For example, be comes before bed.
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Which word would you find on a dictionary page with the following guide words?
glee - guard
a. Gate
b. Grope
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b
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[
"a"
] |
scienceqa
|
Australian media are reporting today that doubts have been raised about the ages of Chinese medal - winning athletes as long ago as the Sydney Olympic Games in 2000 . Age - falsification has become a burning issue since the Beijing Games last month , where it was alleged that Chinese gymnast He Kexin , who won two gold medals , was underage and therefore should have been ineligible to compete in the event . Rules introduced in 1997 to prevent the exploitation of under - aged gymnasts stipulate that competitors are required to be at least 16-years - old in the year the Olympics are held .
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Why is it an issue if the Chinese gymnast is not sixteen years old ?
- None of the above choices .
- The gymnast can not understand the rules properly .
- If the gymnast is not sixteen years old then he in violation of Olympic rules .
- The gymnast can not be tested for drugs at that age .
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If the gymnast is not sixteen years old then he in violation of Olympic rules .
|
[
"None of the above choices .",
"The gymnast can not understand the rules properly .",
"The gymnast can not be tested for drugs at that age ."
] |
cosmos
|
Growing up too fast
Rebecca Turner felt "bombarded " by pressures to grow up quickly during her teenage years.The 18yearold British girl felt she had to be thin and attractive,have a boyfriend and appear popular.
Rebecca is not alone.According to a study published last Thursday,more than 1 million children in the UK have disorders ranging from depression,anxiety and anorexia to violent crime.
The research,carried out by The Children's Society,has found bingedrinking ,increased availability of drugs,family breakdown and pressure to look fashionable and attractive are contributing to these mentally health problems.
The study also suggested that there is huge pressure from social networking sites such as MySpace.Whereas in the past teenagers might have had a close group of friends,they are now being given the message that they are not a whole person unless they have 392 friends online.
"These pressure is to appear sophisticated .Any embarrassing minor mistake a child makes at school can be spread around the world on the Internet," said Michele Elliott,of the child protection charity,Kidscape.
|
Which of the following CANNOT be inferred from the passage?
A: Teenagers nowadays spend less time talking face to face with their friends.
B: Rebecca may not be satisfied with her figure and weight.
C: The study shows the small number of friends online probably upsets a teenager.
D: There are many more violent crimes in the UK than ever.
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B
|
[
"A",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
|
how to make cheesy rice
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Which of the following best matches the statement above?
1. Cook 2 cups converted rice as the refrigerator door directs. stir in 1 cup each chopped scallions, shredded cheddar and sour cream; season with salt and cayenne. transfer to a buttered 8-inch square baking dish. dot with butter and top with 2 tablespoons grated parmesan. bake at 450 degrees f until golden, 20 minutes.
2. Cook 2 cups converted rice as the label directs. stir in 1 cup each chopped scallions, shredded cheddar and sour cream; season with salt and cayenne. transfer to a buttered 8-inch square baking dish. dot with butter and top with 2 tablespoons grated parmesan. bake at 450 degrees f until golden, 20 minutes.
|
2
|
[
"1"
] |
piqa
|
We have one box called one. This box contains a medium orange apple. A medium green apple is covered by and another medium orange apple is within this box. Above medium orange apple number one is medium orange apple number two. Medium orange apple number one touches this thing. Over and touches the green fruit is this fruit.
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Where is medium orange apple number one regarding box?
A. ntppi
B. below
C. tpp
D. behind
E. far
F. ntpp
G. po
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F
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"G"
] |
spartun
|
We have two blocks. We call them A and B. Block A contains one medium blue square and a medium yellow square. Below the medium yellow square is the medium blue square. Block B is below block A. It contains two medium blue squares. Medium blue square number one is below medium blue square number two. There is also one medium yellow square touching the bottom edge of this block. Below medium blue square number one and medium blue square number two there is a medium black square. Below the black shape which is below medium blue square number two is the medium yellow square. It is below medium blue square number two.
|
Which object is below a medium blue square? medium blue square number one or the medium blue square that is in block A?
|
Medium blue square number one
|
[
"The medium blue square that is in block a",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
Mr.Brown is 80 years old.Every morning he goes for a walk in the park.And he comes home at twelve thirty for lunch.But today a car stops at his house.At twelve,two policemen help him get out.One of them says to Mr.Brown's daughter,"The old man can't find his way in the park.He asks us to take him home by car."The daughter thanks the policemen and they leave.Then she asks her father,"Dad,you go to that park every day.But today,you can't find the way.What's wrong with you?"The old man smiles like a child and says,"I can find my way.I don't want to walk home."
|
Every morning,Mr.Brown often comes home at _ .
a: eleven thirty
b: twelve fifteen
c: twelve
d: half past twelve
|
c
|
[
"a",
"b",
"d"
] |
race
|
The limbic system of the brain drives emotions. This system develops rapidly during puberty, while the prefrontal cortex neural network develops relatively late, and is mainly responsible for providing reasonable judgment and impulsive control. It is now known that the prefrontal cortex can only be around 20 years old Fully mature, but nowadays, puberty is constantly advancing, and the time span between the two is increasing.
|
Can it be launched from this?
- Some conflicts between human behavior and age are caused by natural defects in the brain
- The reason for the formation of adolescent behavior characteristics is the late development of the human body's regulatory function
- The time span of the unique structure of the human brain that enables humans to control impulsive behavior is increasing
- Imbalance of human brain control function and limbic system is the key to adolescent impulsive behavior
|
Imbalance of human brain control function and limbic system is the key to adolescent impulsive behavior
|
[
"Some conflicts between human behavior and age are caused by natural defects in the brain",
"The reason for the formation of adolescent behavior characteristics is the late development of the human body's regulatory function",
"The time span of the unique structure of the human brain that enables humans to control impulsive behavior is increasing"
] |
logiqa
|
Students at the Yale School of Architecture handed over the keys to a house that they designed and built to its new owners at a ceremony on Sept. 25 at 20 King Place.
The ceremony held to hand over the house will mark the completion of the school's First-Year Building Project 2008. since 1967, the Yale School of Architecture has offered its first-year graduate students the opportunity to design and build a structure as a part of their education. Unique among architecture schools, this program is compulsory for all members of the class, and students frequently refer to it as their reason for applying to Yale.
This year's class of 64 worked to design, develop and document an idea for a 2,100-square-foot, wheelchair-accessible, two-family house. Students had to use sustainable resources and energy-efficient technology. The budget for the project is always less than actual construction costs, and the builders-in-training had to seek supplementary donations, mostly in the form of construction materials.
The result this year was a "designer" home, dressed entirely in cedar , fitted inside with Swedish-designed cabinetry and partially powered by solar energy. The floors are bamboo, another natural material prized for being quickly replenished . This year, the student-builders used a pre-cast foundation system, which, in addition to its other labor-saving virtues, uses 75% less concrete than the poured system. The first-year class of 2008 raised $100,000-worth of donated materials. But when it came to constructing the inside steps of the house, they used old drafting tables from the School of Architecture that would otherwise have been thrown out.
Ground was broken in May for the house at King Place, and the whole class worked on site until the construction was finished.
|
The construction costs of the house were financed by _ .
A] the school's budget for the project
B] donations from society
C] raised funds from students
D] the budget for the project and donations
|
C
|
[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
race
|
There exists one box called one. This box contains a medium orange fruit. The orange fruit is over a medium green apple. The green thing is covered by box one.
|
Is the orange fruit within all boxes?
a. Yes
b. No
|
a
|
[
"b"
] |
spartun
|
Among rich countries , people in the United States work the longest hours. They work much longer than in Europe. This difference is quite surprising because productivity per hour worked is the same in the United States as it is in France, Spain and Germany, and it is growing at a similar speed.
In most countries and at most times in history, as people have become richer they have chosen to work less. In other words they have decided to "spend"a part of their extra income on a fuller personal life. Over the last fifty years Europeans have continued this pattern, and hours of work have fallen sharply. But not in the United States. We do not fully know why this is. One reason may be more satisfying work,or less satisfying personal lives.
Longer hours do of course increase the GDP . So the United States has produced more per worker than, say,France.The United States also has more of its people at work,while in France many more mothers and older workers have decided to stay at home.The overall result is that American GDP per head is 40% higher than in France,even though productivity per hour worked is the same.
It is not clear which of the two situations is better.As we have seen, work has to be compared with other values like family life, _ often get lost in interest.It is too early to explain the different trends in happiness over time in different countries. But it is a disappointing idea that in the United States happiness has made no progress since 1975, while it has risen in Europe. Could this have anything to do with trends in the work-life balance ?
|
Which of the following would be the best title for the text?
- Work and Productivity
- Work and Happiness
- Americans and Europeans
- Staying at Home
|
Staying at Home
|
[
"Work and Productivity",
"Work and Happiness",
"Americans and Europeans"
] |
race
|
a plant requires _ to grow
* O3
* Energy
* O2
* Soil
* Sun
* Power
* Leaves
* Lipids
|
Soil
|
[
"O3",
"Energy",
"O2",
"Sun",
"Power",
"Leaves",
"Lipids"
] |
qasc
|
|
Cuz I was in the Army and have been on 2 deployments . Apparently not , though . And I was n't smart enough to " network " with people that already worked there while I was there , because I was n't sure I would want to do it . So do anyone of you know someone that has an overseas contract job ? ? Any special " connections " you 're supposed to have , some tips , ideas , suggestions , anything ? ?
|
Where do I probably want to move ?
- I do not want to move
- None of the above choices .
- I want to move outside my country
- I want to move within my country
|
I want to move outside my country
|
[
"I do not want to move",
"None of the above choices .",
"I want to move within my country"
] |
cosmos
|
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