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Look at this photo! It is a photo of Sam' s family and Jack' s family. They are at Jack' s home. They have a party there.
Sam and Jack are good friends. Jack and his family will go on a round-the-world journey . They will start from their home in America, and they will go to Japan, China, India, Australia, Egypt, England, etc. Jack and his family have the party to say goodbye to their friends.
Jack' s son Nick is only 8. Sam's son, William, is Nick's good friend. He can't see Nick for a long time. He gives Nick a nice pen. He says it can help Nick remember good things on their journey
. | In the photo, where are Sam and his family?
a: In a library.
b: At Jack' s home.
c: In a school.
d: At their home.
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d"
] | race |
M: Juana, I am awfully sorry. I didn't mean to hurt you. Shall we have a beer and forget the whole thing?
W: OK, we can drop it this time. But don't do it again. | What do we learn from the conversation?
* The man had forgotten the whole thing.
* The man had hurt the woman's feelings.
* The woman appreciated the man's offer. | The man had hurt the woman's feelings. | [
"The man had forgotten the whole thing.",
"The woman appreciated the man's offer."
] | dream |
Scientists would like to place a huge mirror in space above the earth. It might be sixty miles wide. It would be used to catch the rays of the sun. It would direct the sun's rays upon the earth as a child might do to make sunlight dance on the wall with a hand mirror.
Why do they want to do this? The sun's rays could be helpful in many ways. They could light up cities by night. The warm rays could stop frosts which might come at night and hurt fruit crops. They could melt dangerous icebergs in the ocean. Perhaps they could change cloud movements and bring rain where it is needed. | The strong light from the mirror could possibly _ .
- hurt fruit crops
- set fire to cities
- shine through walls
- bring longer daytime | shine through walls | [
"hurt fruit crops",
"set fire to cities",
"bring longer daytime"
] | race |
Most of our customers are “aging baby boomers who want to have the cycling experience they had as a kid,” says Pedego’s Don DiCostanza. “The main reason they stopped riding bikes was because of hills.” Pedego has opened nearly 60 stores in the US and it has sold bikes to tour companies in San Francisco and Washington, DC. ElectroBike, which operates 30 stores in Mexico, opened its first American store in Venice Beach, California in the autumn of 2014 and hopes to grow to 25 US stores in a year. CEO Craig Anderson says: “We want to help reduce traffic, help reduce our carbon footprint and encourage a healthy lifestyle.” Startups like Pedego and ElectroBike will have to compete with big companies like Trek and Currie, which, in 2012, was acquired by Accell, a public company based in the Netherlands that is Europe’s market leader in e-bikes. Accell owns the Raleigh brand, as well as Haibike, an award-winning German electric bike. | According to Craig Anderson, what is one goal of ElectroBike? | To contribute to people’s health | [
"To reduce ElectroBike’s carbon footprint",
"To become bigger than Trek, Currie and Accell",
"To to improve e-bike technology"
] | onestop |
Look at the boy. His English name is Mike Smith. His Chinese name is Li Hai. He is from England. He's twelve years old. My name is Hao Gang. Tom is my English name. I'm from Shanghai. I'm thirteen. Mike and I are good friends. We are in Grade Seven. I am in Class 3 and he is in Class 5. Today is Thursday. We want to swim after school. | How old is Li Hai?
* 10 years old.
* 12 years old.
* 11 years old.
* 13 years old. | 11 years old. | [
"10 years old.",
"12 years old.",
"13 years old."
] | race |
The US plans to extend its endangered species protection to lions in Africa. US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) will classify lions in southern and eastern Africa as threatened. The move will place tighter restrictions on the import of lion "trophies ", such as paws or heads.
While the US cannot regulate hunting in other countries the move is significant because around half of all lion hunting in Africa is conducted by Americans. According to FWS data, more than 5, 600 lions have been killed and imported by American hunters over the past decade.
Under the new FWS rules, bringing lion parts to the US will be banned in most circumstances if the animal is from a country where lions are endangered. Hunters will have to show the trophies were "legally obtained" from countries that have a scientifically sound management program that benefits the subspecies in the wild.
This regulation is expected to place a far greater burden of proof upon hunters who claim that the money from lion hunting has been used to help communities in Africa and the overall conservation of lions. The persistent downward trend in lion numbers, due to habitat loss and hunting by locals and foreign tourists, suggests there has been little conservation benefit from organized hunts.
An international study, published in September, found African lion numbers have decreased by half since 1993, with a further 50% decline expected over the next 20 years for populations in west, central and east Africa.
"The lion is one of the planet's most beloved species and an irreplaceable part of our shared global heritage," said Dan Ashe, director of the FWS. "If we want to ensure that healthy lion populations continue to wander around the African savannas and forests of India, it's up to all of us--not just the people of Africa and India--to take action." | Why is the move of US significant?
1: The lions have been killed and imported by American hunters.
2: That is due to habitat loss and hunting by locals and foreign tourists.
3: The money from lion hunting has been used to help communities in Africa .
4: Around half of all lion hunting in Africa is conducted by Americans.
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
] | race |
A block called AAA has a medium black square. Another medium black square touches medium black square number one. Medium black square number two is covered by block AAA. | Does medium black square number one touch all things?
1. Yes
2. No
| 2 | [
"1"
] | spartun |
How to fix an armrest to a chair?
- Design an l shaped wooden structure of required size and fix it on to the chair by nailing it in.
- Design an l shaped wooden structure of required size and fix it on to the chair by welding it in. | Design an l shaped wooden structure of required size and fix it on to the chair by nailing it in. | [
"Design an l shaped wooden structure of required size and fix it on to the chair by welding it in."
] | piqa |
|
Michael Morzeny put his hands into the pockets of his overcoat and hugged the fabric tighter around his body. The winter wind hurried down Columbus Avenue and the hem of his coat flapped around his knees letting little pockets of cold waft up to invade the warmth his body had spent so much time preparing and storing around his torso.
With a bitter squeeze of his hands, his knuckles now getting cold, Morzeny bowed his square shoulders to the wind and continued walking. At sixty-seven years old the New York winters bothered Morzeny more than he cared to admit. And, although no doctor would admit it to him, he was positive that the first faint hints of arthritis tweaking through his hands were made worse by the cold.
At every cross street the setting sun flashed through to the avenue in shades of crisp pink and red. Morzeny didn't want to be working right now. But these outings were the price he paid for having a hybrid job, owning buildings and brokering as many of his own leases as possible.
When he had first come to the city he had been told that he needed a job, not for income, his providers took care of that, but for his own sanity. Something to keep him going. He had asked for something in real estate and had never bothered to wonder what other paths he might have taken. He had always been able to focus to the point of blindness. It helped him in every aspect of his work.
He arrived at the brownstone building housing the apartment he was to show tonight. His building was tucked into a short row of buildings that squatted over the street, their steps reaching towards the curb like stunted growths. More to prove to himself that he could do it than anything else, Morzeny took the front steps two at a time. | Morzeny's walk most likely lasted: | 20 minutes | [
"2 hours",
"2 minutes",
"Not enough information"
] | quail |
His friends leg began to shake with nerves, he reached out and grasped it so it would what?
A) Rattle
B) Be still
C) Nod
D) Steady
E) Stay still
| E | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | commonsenseqa |
|
what changes to the particles of an object when hit?
A] Temperature
B] Frequency
C] Energy.
D] Volume
E] Molecules
F] Density
G] Energy
H] Heat energy
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G",
"H"
] | qasc |
|
One box named DDD exists. A tiny orange rectangle and a midsize green dimond are inside box DDD. In front of the tiny thing there is the midsize object. | Do all boxes have the green object?
A) Yes
B) No
| A | [
"B"
] | spartun |
After Jacob heard about Bella and Edwards engagement he went into a fit . Bella tried to make him go away , thinking it would make everything better . Instead she realized she needed him , and there was only one thing she could do to make him stay . Ask for a kiss . | Where does this story derive from ?
1. Twilight
2. None of the above choices .
3. Power Rangers
4. Beauty and the Beast
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
] | cosmos |
We have two boxes, named DDD and EEE. Farther from box DDD there is box EEE. To the north of, behind and disconnected from this box there is box DDD with a tiny orange dimond. A tiny green oval is inside box EEE. | Is any box disconnected from all things?
* No
* Yes | No | [
"Yes"
] | spartun |
Shady side of the city , 1 AM , humming Mariah Carey 's Touch My Body when I felt something hit my back . A metal pipe . One guy tried to snatch my phone from my hand . Another guy grabbed my shirt from the back and pulled it over my face . | What exactly is happening during this event ?
A. The narrator snatched someone 's phone .
B. The narrator is being robbed .
C. None of the above choices .
D. The narrator is in a bar fight .
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
] | cosmos |
Three boxes, called DDD, EEE and JJJ exist in the image. Box DDD contains a midsize white rectangle. North of box EEE there is this box. Box EEE with a midsize white rectangle is behind this box. Another midsize white rectangle is inside and touching and a midsize green rectangle is inside this box. Disconnected from box JJJ is box EEE. Box JJJ contain an orange rectangle, a midsize green rectangle and a midsize white rectangle. This box covers another midsize white rectangle. The orange rectangle is to the north of the midsize green rectangle. The midsize green rectangle is to the north of and midsize white rectangle number two is south of midsize white rectangle number one. | Where is midsize white rectangle number two covered by EEE regarding the orange rectangle?
A: left
B: ec
C: near
D: tppi
E: dc
F: right
G: below
| E | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"F",
"G"
] | spartun |
There exist two blocks, named HHH and LLL. Block LLL with a little red hexagon and a large purple star overlaps block HHH. A little purple hexagon and a grey hexagon are within this block. A large purple hexagon are to the south of the little purple hexagon and the little red hexagon. The large purple hexagon is inside and touching block LLL. South of the grey shape there is the little purple hexagon. The little red hexagon is to the south of this thing and is close to the star. This shape touches the large purple hexagon. North of and to the east of the large purple star is the grey hexagon. | Are all large purple stars close to the little red hexagon?
- No
- Yes | Yes | [
"No"
] | spartun |
M: I want to exercise, but I never seem to find the time.
W: Why not do it first thing in the morning?
M: Sounds like a good idea. | What does the woman suggest?
* Exercising after breakfast.
* Not exercising in the morning.
* Exercising right after getting up. | Exercising right after getting up. | [
"Exercising after breakfast.",
"Not exercising in the morning."
] | dream |
W: I find it really hard to express myself in class. I have lots of ideas, but they never seem to come out of my mouth.
M: Let me give you a little advice. You know what the topics are, so prepare what you would like to say ahead of time.
W: I often do like that, but I'm worried about the responses from other people.
M: You have to be realistic. Not everyone is going to agree with you, but people will respect your opinion and they will respect the fact that you have contributed something to the discussion.
W: I'm worried that what I say will not make sense.
M: We could chat about the topic before class. I could check that what you want to say is logical and it would also give you a chance to practice speaking.
W: That's a good idea. What should I do if I have two minds about a topic?
M: That's easy. Express possibilities. People will think that you are pretty smart to look at the topic from more than one angle.
W: I didn't realize that speaking in class could be so easy.
M: The most difficult thing is to predict what other people will say. They will reply to your statements. but you can't be sure how. | What does the man advise the woman to do?
1. Find a chance to practice speaking frequently.
2. Prepare what she would like to say in advance.
3. Be realistic before preparation for top.
| 2 | [
"1",
"3"
] | dream |
how to cream butter | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
a: Add butter and milk to a jar and shake until creamy.
b: Add room temperature butter to a bowl and place on a stand mixer fitted with a paddle. beat on high speed until fluffy.
| b | [
"a"
] | piqa |
Beijing: prefix = st1 /Qinghai- Tibet Railway was unfolded to the public on Monday. From July 1 the service will cost a minimum of 389 yuan(hard seat) and take about 48 hours from Beijing to Lhasa. A hard sleeper(bottom bed) will cost 813 yuan, and a soft sleeper(bottom bed)1,262 yuan. The fare for an air ticket is about 2,540 yuan. Trains will run to and from Lhasa in three directions: through Beijing, chengdu/Chongqing and Xining/Lanzhou
New York: The aid group Save the Children says that African nations south of the Sahara are among the worst places to be a mother. The group examined the quality of life for mothers in 110 countries. It found that Northern European nations such as Swedenwere at the top of the list. Many African nations were at the bottom. The group said the study shows that the quality of children's lives is linked to the health and education of their mothers.
UK: the world's costliest city MOSCOW is this year's most expensive city for big consumers in the world, a study released by British human resources firm _ suggests. Seoul was in second place, followed by Tokyo - which topped the list in 2005, when the Russian capital was in fourth position - then Hong Kong andLondon. The findings were based on prices for 200 goods and services, especially housing, transport, food, clothing and entertainment. In the 144 cities surveyed, Beijing andShanghairanked 14th and 20th. | The train trip from Xining to Lhasawill take you_hours and_yuan.
1: 48; no more than 389
2: less than 48; ;2540
3: more than 48; not more than 1262
4: less than 48; ; less than 1262
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
] | race |
We have three blocks, A, B and C. There are a big black square and a big yellow triangle in block A. A medium blue triangle is to the left of the big yellow triangle.. The big black square is touching the bottom edge of this block. The big yellow triangle is touching the right edge of this block. To the left of and far from the big yellow triangle is the big black square. Then, we have block B which contains a big yellow triangle. Finally, above block A we have block C. It is to the right of block B. It has one small blue circle. | Which object is to the left of a small shape? the big yellow triangle that is in block B or the big yellow triangle that is touching the right edge of a block? | The big yellow triangle that is in block b | [
"The big yellow triangle that is touching the right edge of a block ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
After taking my final exams I got my grades back and had a 4.0 gpa, how did I feel?
- Graduation
- Headaches
- Fail again
- Success
- Failure | Success | [
"Graduation",
"Headaches",
"Fail again",
"Failure"
] | commonsenseqa |
|
Forty-three years seems like a long time to remember the name of a mere acquaintance. I have forgotten the name of an old lady, who was a customer on the paper route in my home town when I was a twelve-year-old boy. Yet it stays in my memory, for she taught me a lesson of forgiveness that I shall never forget.
On a winter afternoon, a friend and I were throwing stones onto the leaning roof of the old lady's house from a spot near her backyard. The object of our play was to observe how the stones changed to missiles as they rolled to the roof's edge and shot out into the yard. I found myself a perfectly smooth rock and threw it out. The stone, however, slipped from my hand and headed straight for a small window on the old lady's back porch. At the sound of fractured glass, we knew we were in trouble. We ran as fast as possible.
I was too scared about getting caught to be concerned about the old lady with the broken window in winter. However, a few days later, when I was sure that I hadn't been discovered, I started to feel guilty for her misfortune. She still greeted me with a smile each day when I gave her the paper, but I was no longer able to act comfortably in her presence.
I made up my mind that I would save my paper delivery money, and after three weeks I had the seven dollars that I thought would cover the cost of her window. I put the money in an envelope with a note explaining that I was sorry for breaking her window and hoped that the seven dollars would cover the cost. I put the letter through the letter slot in her door. My soul felt _ and I could have the freedom of, once again, looking straight into the old lady's kind eyes. The next day, I handed the old lady her paper and was able to return the warm smile that I was receiving from her. She gave me a bag of cookies. I thanked her and felt an envelope in it. When I opened the envelope, inside it were the seven dollars and a short note reading, "I'm proud of you." | What's the best title for this passage? _ .
* An old lady
* My first job
* An unforgettable incident
* My childhood | My childhood | [
"An old lady",
"My first job",
"An unforgettable incident"
] | race |
We have three blocks, A, B and C. Block A is above blocks C and B. Block A contains one small black circle. A small black triangle is to the right of the small black circle. Block B has two big yellow circles. It also contains one small black circle. Near to big yellow circle number two is a small blue square. Above big yellow circle number two and the small black circle there is big yellow circle number one. To the left of and below the yellow object which is above big yellow circle number two is the small blue square. And block C contains one small yellow square and one medium blue circle. The medium blue circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. Above, to the right of and far from the medium blue circle there is the small yellow square. | Which object is below a triangle? the medium blue circle which is touching the bottom edge of a block or the small blue square? | Both of them | [
"The medium blue circle which is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"The small blue square ",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
The survey by The Harvard Crimson was emailed to incoming first-year undergraduates; 1,600 students responded. Results showed that at least a tenth of the students polled admitted to having cheated on an exam before staring at the university, while almost half admitted to cheating on their homework.
Athletes were apparently the most prone to cheating. 20 percent of students who played a university sport admitted to cheating on an exam compared to 9 percent of students who did not.
The survey also revealed that men were not only more likely to cheat but were also more likely to admit to it.
The results, compared to a previous survey done on the class of 2013, suggested that cheating may be becoming more commonplace. Of the outgoing seniors only 7 percent admitted to cheating on an exam and another 7 percent said they had been dishonest on a take-home test. 32 percent of the seniors said they had cheated on homework during their undergraduate years.
The survey come in the wake of a cheating scandal at the university which saw 120 students investigated for sharing answers on an exam in 2022. One recent graduate stated:" Cheating was commonplace when I was at Harvard, especially with students in their first year or two. I would say as many as 60 percent of students took notes into some exams. No one really cared and the faculty, will some of them at least, seemed to recognize and yet ignore the problem. "
In an email to NBC news, Jeff Neal, a Harvard representative, explained that a committee, made up of faculty, staff and students had been established to tackle cheating, which "is a national problem in American education". | Of the following university students, who is most likely to cheat?
- Jack, a second-year student
- Rose, a first-year student
- Tom, an athletic freshman
- Lucy, a second-year student | Jack, a second-year student | [
"Rose, a first-year student",
"Tom, an athletic freshman",
"Lucy, a second-year student"
] | race |
He is a lesson to every boy who ever picked up a basketball and dreamed that it would change his life.
The lights were never brighter and the crowds were never bigger for a homegrown sports hero than they were a quarter-century ago for Ray Hall. But his athletic achievements, as impressive as they are, are to my mind not what is most admirable about the man.
Known as "Sugar Ray" in his teens, Hall was rated among the country's top 25 high school basketball players. An inner-city kid from a solid family, Hall took on the challenge of lifting Canisius College -- still recovering from its failure -- back to respectability, rejecting more favorable offers. His status of a savior brought more pressure than any 18-year-old should have to handle. However, I watched him mature into the player who led Canisius back to daylight.
After college Hall played professionally in Italy and Greece for over 10 years until a car accident at 32 ended his basketball career. The news that he would never play again shocked Hall but unlike so many others he was ready for life after basketball. When I met Hall -- still fit at 46 -- for lunch Monday, he wore a cut-sharp gray suit, designer tie and blazing white shirt that screamed Success. "That was always the question -- when the cheers end, where do you go? Who do you turn to?" he said. "It starts and ends with that person in the mirror."
Hall got the concept of academics-first from his parents. He graduated from Canisius a semester early. "No matter how good of an athlete you are, you are just one injury away from losing it all," he said. "But if you take care of things academically, you are prepared until you leave this earth."
For the past 14 years, he has been in a computer sales job at Ingram Micro. He married his college sweetheart. They have three kids and a nice house in the suburbs. He figured out early what others learn too late: Athletics is part of a journey, not the destination.
Congratulations, Ray, you made it. In more ways than one. | According to the writer, which of the following best describes Ray's success?
a] He defeated his injury and returned to the playground.
b] Unlike other athletes, he was academically superior.
c] He has gained impressive athletic achievements.
d] He enjoys a successful job and a happy family.
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
] | race |
W: I need a picture for my ID card. Can you recommend a photographer?
M: Yes, Johnson's on Main street is excellent, fast and inexpensive. | What does the man recommend the woman do?
- Not go anywhere.
- Go to Johnson's.
- Get ten pictures. | Go to Johnson's. | [
"Not go anywhere.",
"Get ten pictures."
] | dream |
From the observation that each member of a group could possess a characteristic, it is fallacious to conclude immediately that it is possible for all the group' s members to possess the characteristic. An example in which the fallacy is obvious: arguing that because each of the players entering a tennis tournament has a possibility of winning it, there is ttherefore a possibility that all will win the tournament. | Which one of the following commits the fallacy described above?
a: Each of the many nominees could be appointed to any one of the three openings on the committee. ttherefore it is possible for all of the nominees to be appointed to the openings on the committee.
b: Each of the candidates for mayor appears at first glance to possess the necessary qualifications. it would ttherefore be a mistake to rule out any of them without more careful examination.
c: You can fool some of the people all of the time and all of the people some of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.
d: It is estimated that ten million planets capable of supporting life exist in our galaxy. thus to rule out the possibility of life on worlds other than earth, ten million planetary explorations would be needed.
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
] | reclor |
The object S and Z are there. The object Z is above and slightly to the left of the object S. S is above V at 10 o'clock. F is lower left to H. Z and H are parallel, and Z is to the right of H. | What is the relation of the agent F to the agent V?
- lower-right
- lower-left
- left
- overlap
- upper-right
- right
- upper-left
- below
- above | upper-left | [
"lower-right",
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"left",
"overlap",
"upper-right",
"right",
"below",
"above"
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In our deep mind, we all talk to ourselves -- an inner monologue that might seem rather pointless. But as a study shows, the act of giving ourselves mental messages can help us learn and perform at our best. Researchers have identified the most effective forms of self-talk, collected here -- so that the next time you talk to yourself, you know exactly what you should say.
Self-talk isn't just motivational messages like "You can do it!" or "Almost there," although this inside cheering section can give us confidence. A review of more than two dozen studies, published last year in the journal Perspectives on Psychological Science,found that there's another kind of mental message that is even more useful, called "instructional self-talk." This is the kind of running description we engage in when we're carrying out a difficult task, especially one that's unfamiliar to us. Think about when you were first learning to drive. Your self-talk might have gone something like this: "Foot on the gas pedal , hands on the wheel, slow down for the bend here, now put your blinker on..."
Over time, of course, giving yourself instructions becomes unnecessary -- but while you're learning, it does three important things. First, it promotes our attention, focusing us on the important part of the task and keeping out distractions. Second, it helps us manage our effort and make decisions about what to do, how to do it, and when. And third, self-talk allows us to control our cognitive and reactions, making us stay on tasks.
In a recent study of students learning to throw darts in a gym class, Athanasios Kolovelonis and his colleagues at the University of Thessaly in Greece found that self-talk is most effective when involved in a cycle of thought and action. First comes forethought, when you set a goal for yourself and make a plan for how to get there. That's followed by performance, when you enact the plan to the best of your ability. Last comes self-reflection, when you carefully evaluate what you've done and adjust your plan for the next time.
Self-talk can play a key part in this cycle. During the forethought stage, consider carefully what you'll say to yourself. You can even write them down. Repeat these self-instructions during the performance stage. With practice, you may find that your self-instructions become shorter; research has found that these words can become powerful signals.
After the action is over, consider how you might change your self-talk to improve your performance next time -- so that at the moment it matters, the right words are ringing in your ears. | According to the passage, what are you supposed to say to yourself first if you are learning to ride a horse for the first time?
1: No problem! I can make it!
2: What a big horse! I am scared!
3: Hold the rein and get on the horse!
4: How can I speed up?
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | race |
5 Holiday Gifts
By Liz Kennedy and Janice Lieberman
Your family's life story in print? Priceless. An appetizer plate that holds a wine glass?Genius. Read on to see our picks for the best holiday gifts on the Web--all available at bargain prices.
For Your Family
Share your life story with your kids and grandkids. Record your answers to 500 questions, from"What was your engagement proposal like?" to "What is a typical family meal?" This hardcover book is a great way to store your life stories and pass them on for generations to come.
Story of a Lifetime: $70 ( 15%discount for 2 ) at www.redenvelope.com
For the Entertainer
Hold a party with ease with wooden appetizer plates that can be attached to your wine glass. No longer will you have your hands full holding a plate in one and a glass in the other. Instead, be a one-handed wonder at your next party!
Wooden Appetizer Plates: $40 ( 5%discount for 4 ) at www.homewetbar.com
For the Pet Lover
Ever wonder what your pet does when you're out of the room? See the world through your dog's eyes with Uncle Milton's Pet Eye View Camera. This mini video camera clips onto your dog's or cat's collar to give you a glimpse into your pet's secret life.
Eye View Camera: $60 ( 10%discount for 3) at www. babyage. com
For the Athlete
Find a new level of motivation with the Nike+iPod Sports Kit. Listen to your favorite music while Nike records how far you've run, how many calories you've burned, and your personal best times. Upload your data to the Nike website, and see the progress you're making.
Nike+iPod Sports kit: $30 (5 %discount for 2) at www. store. nike. com
For the Nature Lover
A symbol of long life and memory, a Ginkgo Bilobatree is the perfect gift for your earth-conscious friends. The kit includes everything you need to grow a tree. After 10 to 12 years, your tree will stand about 20 feet tall.
Ginkgo Tree-to-Be with Personalized Tag: $50 (10 %discount for 3) at www. gifttree. com | This text is probably a (n) _ .
* introduction to popular products
* advertisement for certain goods on the Internet
* report about a new store
* description of new goods on the Internet | advertisement for certain goods on the Internet | [
"introduction to popular products",
"report about a new store",
"description of new goods on the Internet"
] | race |
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
Alliteration is the repetition of sounds at the beginning of nearby words.
What a lucky little lady you are!
An allusion is a brief reference to something or someone well known, often from history or literature.
"I'd better get home before I turn into a pumpkin!" Lila remarked.
An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood literally. Its meaning must be learned.
The assignment was a piece of cake.
A simile uses like or as to compare two things that are not actually alike.
The cat's fur was as dark as the night.
A metaphor compares two things that are not actually alike without using like or as.
The snow formed a blanket over the town.
Onomatopoeia involves using a word that expresses a sound.
The scrambled eggs hit the floor with a splat.
Personification is giving human characteristics to nonhuman things.
The trees danced in the wind.
A pun involves using a word or phrase in a humorous way that suggests more than one meaning.
A great new broom is sweeping the nation.
Verbal irony involves saying one thing but implying something very different. People often use verbal irony when they are being sarcastic.
Olivia seems thrilled that her car keeps breaking down.
Each breakdown is as enjoyable as a punch to the face. | Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Meg's phone slipped out of her pocket, landing in the toilet with a plop.
* Idiom
* Onomatopoeia | Onomatopoeia | [
"Idiom"
] | scienceqa |
There are two boxes, named one and two. Box one cover a small orange apple and a medium yellow fruit. This box has a big orange melon. Near to the big thing is the medium yellow fruit. South of and close to the small orange apple there is the big fruit. A medium orange melon is south of and a medium orange watermelon is to the west of a small green watermelon. Box two has the small green watermelon. The medium orange melon is within this box. This box contains the medium orange watermelon. This box contain another small green watermelon and a medium orange apple. Small green watermelon number two is south of the medium orange melon and is east of the medium orange apple. | What is the position of the big fruit relative to the medium yellow fruit?
A] tppi
B] near
C] right
D] behind
E] ec
F] dc
G] ntpp
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G"
] | spartun |
Jeanne Calment, a French woman, become a record breaker on 17 October 1995, when at the age of 120 years and 238 days, she became the longest-lived human being on record. A Japanese man died in 1986 at the age of 120 years and 237 days.
Jeanne Calment lives in a small old people's home in the south of France, her husband, her only child and her grandson have all died. She is nearly blind and deaf and is always in a wheelchair, but her doctor describes here as being "more like a 90-year-old in good health" than someone of 120. She still has a lively sense of humor. When asked on the 120thbirthday what she expected of the future, she replied, "A very short one." She also remarked that she thought the good Lord had forgotten all about her.
So what is the key to a long life? According to some doctors, diet, exercise and no smoking are the three important factors. Jeanne Calment has followed two of the tips. She has always eaten a healthy diet, and she used to do exercises every day until she broke her leg at the age of 115. However, until recently she drank two glasses of strong red wine a say, and she does smoke (now only a little). Besides, Jeanne Calment might have got very good _ from her parents. Her father lived to the age of 94 and her mother to 86.
A local lawyer bought her house when she was 80 under an agreement that he would pay her some money every year until her death. It must have seemed a good move at the time, but so far the lawyer has paid her at least three times the value of the house. Every year on her birthday Jeanne Calment sends him a card saying: "Sorry, I'm still alive!" | How does Jeanne Calment feel about her old age?
a] She likes to live much longer.
b] She is cheerful and humorous.
c] She feels upset and unhappy.
d] She feels she is going to die very soon.
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d"
] | race |
So I attended a 5th birthday party today for my cousin Jackson . He 's the son of my mother 's cousin so according to Mom that makes him my ... 2nd cousin . Cause Jackson 's father is my first cousin once removed . Or something like that . | What may be the reason for going to someone 's party when you 're not sure how exactly you 're related ?
A. Because they wanted everyone to meet their girlfriend .
B. Because they wanted cake .
C. None of the above choices .
D. Because you 're still family .
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
] | cosmos |
The aims of the Illustrators Exhibition,staged as part of the Bologna Children's Book Fair,organized by BolognaFiere and held from 19 to 22.March 2012,are to bring illustrators and publishers together and to promote illustrators and their works among publishers.
QUALIFICATIONS
*Individual illustrators or groups of illustrators of any nationality, if they were born before 31st December l994,whose artwork is intended for use in children's books,are qualified to enter the Exhibition, either directly or through publishing houses or schools.
*Please state in the application form whether you are entering work for the Fiction or Non-fiction Category.Illustrators may only enter one category.
*Artwork previously presented to the Exhibition may not be re-entered.
*The confirmation form must be filled in and a photograph attached, then presented together with illustrations no later than 26 September 2011.
SHIPMENT
Entries may be delivered by post,express delivery service or by hand.From abroad,please use the following forms:Form "A" for registered mail or post by air;Form "B" if using an international forwarding agent or airline.
To avoid deiays, material should not be sent by normal post.Material should be sent "carriage paid",including any customs and delivery costs.
BolognaFiere may not be held responsible for the non-arrival or late arrival of artwork.All published works must be accompanied by a declaration bearing the ISBN number,publisher's name and address.
REQUIREMENTS
The illustrations (i.e. the size of the sheet) must not exceed the following dimensions:
Fiction:32*42cm(or 42*32cm)
Non-fiction:50*70cm(70*50cm)
Illustrations in larger formats will not be considered,nor will they be returned by BolognaFiere.The illustrations must be on paper or flexible board,maximum thickness 2mm(for scanner separation purposes).
SELECTIONPROCESS
All artwork received by the stated deadtine and meeting the specified requirements will be examined and selected by an international group(whose decision is final),inclnding five members(from publishing houses and art schools) appointed each year by BolognaFiere.
ANNUAL
Each illustrator selected by the Committee will be granted two pages in the Annual,for the reproduction of all or some of the illustrations as well as a space for the bibliography . BotognaFiere has the fight to choose the works to be published in the Annual and to make complete or partial reproductions.
EXHIBITIONS ABROAD
After the Bologna event,the illustrator Exhibition will travel to Japan under the supervision of JBBY.The illustrator exhibition may afterwards be transferred to other venues in other countries,The Exhibitions of illustrations held abroad follow the same rules and regulations as the illustrator Exhibition,and the provision of the regulations are extended to tile organizers of the exhibitions held abroad.
RETURN OF ARTWORK
All the works will be returned to their owners by BolognaFiere by the end of July 2012. | Which of the following is unacceptable for delivering entries?
* Registered mail.
* Express delivery.
* Airline post.
* Normal post. | Registered mail. | [
"Express delivery.",
"Airline post.",
"Normal post."
] | race |
Sunday, October 5
Clear, 69degF
My wife, Eleanor and I took the train from Paris to Strasbourg, where we were met by our driver and guide, and the minibus which goes along with the boat. We stopped off in Barn for an hour on the way. Then we were taken to Nancy where the boat was kept.
After the other passengers arrived, we had our first dinner on the boat. After dinner we walked into downtown Nancy, a village with a large square and wooden houses.
Monday, October 6
Rained last night, cloudy in the morning, 69degF
We spent about two hours in Nancy, and then sailed on the Canal de la Marne au Rhine. Kind of a lazy day. Eating breakfast, lunch, and dinner, after dinner we watched a tape on Baccarat, where we will visit tomorrow. It was pleasant to sit out on deck and watch the scenery go by at about 3 mph.
Tuesday, October 7
Light rain, 64degF
This mourning we drove over to Baccarat and toured its museum and the church, which has this unbelievable lamp that is going on a world tour the next day. We did lost of shopping, then walked across the bridge to see a very, very modern Catholic church with special Baccarat windows.
We drove to the top of the Voges Mountains and started down the eastern side. Later we drove to Sorrenbourg to see the 13th century church at the Cordeliers. It contains the largest window by Mar.
Wednesday, Ocrober8
Cloudy.65 degF
Today we sailed from Schneckenbush to Saverne. We went though two caves, an extremely unusual part of the journey. This river scenery is very different. We were in a mountain valley with grassland on one side and a forest beginning to show some color on the other.
Thursday, Ocrober9
Cloudy, 66degF
Our dependable minibus was waiting to load the luggage and take us to the hotel where everyone went their separate ways. Our boating days are over until next time. | On which days did the tourists spend most of their time on the boat?
a) Monday and Wednesday
b) Wednesday and Wednesday
c) Tuesday and Wednesday
d) Monday and Tuesday
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
] | race |
Frozen steak which has been in the sun all day will
- Defrost
- Freeze
- Give birth
- Become sentient | Defrost | [
"Freeze",
"Give birth",
"Become sentient"
] | openbookqa |
|
Some math teachers in Qingnian Middle School have obtained a master's degree. Therefore, some male teachers in Qingnian Middle School have obtained a master's degree. | Which of the following is true to best support the above argument?
- Mathematics teachers in youth middle school are male teachers
- Some of the male teachers in youth middle school teach math
- Some of the math teachers in youth middle school are male teachers
- Some female middle school math teachers do not have a master's degree | Mathematics teachers in youth middle school are male teachers | [
"Some of the male teachers in youth middle school teach math",
"Some of the math teachers in youth middle school are male teachers",
"Some female middle school math teachers do not have a master's degree"
] | logiqa |
After we meet people it is up to us to make them our friends. Let us stop a moment and consider what really makes a friend. The major qualities like faithfulness, devotion, friendly company, flash through our minds. But it is the large number of very small particular qualities that make up one's whole character, such as cheerfulness, friendliness, and punctuality . After all, " to make a friend, be a friend" is not such a big and difficult order. There are particular favorable qualities, which attract others to us, and some elements which do have an effect on people in fundamental psychology or not.
If you are in the presence of a shy person, talking and asking casual questions may _ . Think of what would be most acceptable to the other person, for you to talk, or to listen. Either way the goal is to make yourself pleasant.
Always remember to listen, but listen intelligently. To have anyone " hang on our words" is the most unnoticeably clever way in the world to please somebody. For a few extremely happy seconds we are the center of attraction, but when it is our turn to be audience, let us remember how we felt as the actor, and let's be genuinely interested in what the other fellow is saying.
Other people will like us, if we like them. If you want friends, keep your mind and heart open to friendship. Be alive to the other person's world. | This passage is mainly about _ .
A: the ways of talking to a shy person
B: how to make a friend and be a friend
C: how to make yourself attractive to your listeners
D: some favorable qualities to be a psychologist
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
] | race |
I ca n't believe I watched one of my best friends since kindergarten get married ! I wanted to cry!Yesterday I bought my books for school and bought a few things a walmart for my dorm . This week is going to suck a little . | How many years has the OP known their friend for ?
A] 10 or more years
B] None of the above choices .
C] 40 year or more years
D] Five or less years
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
] | cosmos |
Kate Green is a girl. She is my good friend . She is English. Kate is her first name.Green is her family name. Mr Green is her father .His first name is John. Mrs Green is her mother . Her first name is Helen. Kate is eleven years old. Her home telephone number is 865---64108.
(10) | _ is her mother.
1] Ann
2] Mary
3] Helen
4] Kate
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
] | race |
Damini Bansal (14 years old)
Freedom is something different in everybody's way of thinking--a student would probably like to raise a revolt against all the obnoxious rules of his or her school and as a grown up one might want to have less responsibilities .
Freedom according to me is the power in me to make some of my life's decisions on my own. And this Independence Day will be a lot more different than our first one in 1947 when people actually came to know what it was like to be free, for them it was the dawn of a new day, it was a day when they could do what they felt was right.
We have come far from all of this. We now no longer see the Independence Day as a day of very great importance for the students of my class (and most of the children of my age), and the most important value is that it is a holiday.
Arihant Jain (12 years old)
We can do anything we want like not going to school.
Everything should be free. We should not pay money to buy anything.
Can go anywhere I want...to the playground when exams are on.
Chatting on phone as long as I want.
To eat dinner outside everyday.
In school being able to play sports and not study.
Flying Kites. | Damini Bansal and his classmates treat Independence Day as .
- a normal holiday
- a day that they can enjoy freedom
- a day of great importance for them
- a dawn of a new day | a day that they can enjoy freedom | [
"a normal holiday",
"a day of great importance for them",
"a dawn of a new day"
] | race |
"Folk singers are more like poets than singers," Li Yahe, a music businessman, once told China Youth Daily.
That saying perfectly describes Zhang Lei, the 34-year-old champion of the fourth "Voice of China" singing competition, which ended on Oct 7.
Critics thought Zhang's success as a victory for folk singers. The Voice of China used to attach great importance to singing skills and vocal techniques, which are not necessarily what folk singers are good at. "Folk songs are more about emotions and storytelling," said Li.
Folk is one of the oldest musical styles. It dates back to ancient times, when people sang about their everyday lives and the society around them.
A powerful comeback
Folk music became popular again in the Western world in the 1960s. During social revolutions, many young Westerners turned to the simple rhythms of folk. Pioneers included US singer Bob Dylan, whose songs are reflections of some social issues like the Vietnam War. Singers at that time used traditional folk instruments like the banjo, the upright bass, the mandolin and the piano.
In the late 1970s, folk music was introduced to Taiwan. The rise of singers like Lo Tayu and Chyi Yu popularized folk music, particularly among young Chinese people.
At that time, folk tunes were based on simple song structures, with pleasant chord progression and pretty lyrics, just like during old times. But they focused more on the dreams and sorrow of youth than on politics.
This continued to be the case when the folk "wave" swept Chinese mainland in the 1990s.
Folk pioneers
Sadly, _ didn't last long in China. Folk gave way to pop in the late 1990s, when people started living more fast-paced lives. But that didn't mean folk music had disappeared from the music world entirely.
"The drop in the popularity of folk songs is because the business mode of the music industry is outdated, not because of the music itself," folk singer Song Ke once said.
He was right. Recent years have seen folk songs gaining popularity, with the appearance of singers like Li Jian and Song Dongye.
"The popularity of the Internet has shocked the traditional profit model in music industry," Lu Zhongqiang, manager of 13-Month, a music recording and publishing company, told Tencent Entertainment.
"Not-so-well-known music starts showing its strength when the production of mainstream music is declining," he added. | Which word can best describe the attitude of Lu Zhongqiang towards folk music?
* Worried
* Confident.
* Critical.
* Objective | Confident. | [
"Worried",
"Critical.",
"Objective"
] | race |
A midsize orange dimond is inside and another midsize orange dimond is inside and touching a box called DDD. Box DDD covers a large white rectangle which is behind and to the south of midsize orange dimond number one. Behind and south of midsize orange dimond number two is midsize orange dimond number one. Box DDD is disconnected from another box named EEE. Box EEE with an orange oval and a midsize green thing is in front of this box. This box covers a tiny orange dimond. | Where is the large white rectangle relative to midsize orange dimond number two?
a: ntpp
b: far
c: dc
d: tppi
e: ntppi
f: tpp
g: below
| g | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f"
] | spartun |
Sometimes, something that is considered to be negative turns out to be an advantage on the job. Though he is only l8 years old and blind, Suleyman Gokyigit is among the top computer technicians and programmers at InteliData Technologies Corp., a large software company with several offices across the United States.
"After our company united with another one last October, two different computer networks were driving us crazy," recalls Douglas Braun, the InteliData president. "We couldn't even send e-mail to each other." In three weeks Mr Gokyigit created the software needed to connect the two networks. "None of the company's 350 other employees could have done the job in three months," says Mr. Braun. " Suleyman can 'see' into the heart of the computer."
Mr. Gokyigfi's gift, as Mr. Braun calls it, is an unusual ability to form an idea of the inside of a machine. "The computer permits me to reach out into the world and do almost anything I want to do," says Mr. Gokyigit
The young programmer is _ as well, thanks partly to a highly developed sense of touch. Mitzi Nowakowski, an office manager at InteliData, remembers how he easily disconnected and reconnected their computer systems during a move last year. "Through feel, Suleyman can find the position of connectors, pins and wires much faster than most other people with sight," he says.
Much of the student programmer's speed comes from his ability not to be interrupted while at the computer. When typing, he listens carefully to the synthesizer . His long, thin fingers fly over the keyboard. "Nothing seems to shake his attention," says Mrs. Nowakowski, his boss.
Mr. Gokyigit is the only company employee who is available 24 hours a day. "We consider him our top problem solver." says Mr. Braun. | Suleyman was quick while at the computer mostly because of _ .
1: his long, thin fingers
2: his blindness
3: his attention on the synthesizer
4: his ability not to be interrupted
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
] | race |
Sociologist: Some people argue that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of British capitalism. Critics of such a view argue that more people were executed for theft in preindustrial England than were executed in England after industrialization. But such a criticism overlooks the fact that industrialization and capitalism are two very different social phenomena, and that the latter predated the former by several centuries. | Which one of the following most accurately describes the role played in the passage by the point that capitalism and industrialization are distinct?
* It is an attempt to undermine the criticism cited against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of british capitalism.
* It is cited as some evidence against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of british capitalism.
* It is cited as a fact supporting the critics of the view that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of british capitalism.
* It is an attempt to conclusively prove the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of british capitalism. | It is an attempt to undermine the criticism cited against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of british capitalism. | [
"It is cited as some evidence against the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of british capitalism.",
"It is cited as a fact supporting the critics of the view that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of british capitalism.",
"It is an attempt to conclusively prove the claim that capital punishment for theft was an essential part of the labor discipline of british capitalism."
] | reclor |
We have a block named HHH. A block called LLL exists in the image. Block LLL contain two medium purple hexagons and a medium grey hexagon. This block covers another medium purple hexagon. Medium purple hexagon number one is north of the medium grey hexagon. To the north of medium purple hexagon number two there is this object. The medium grey hexagon is south of medium purple hexagon number two. Block HHH covers and block LLL is inside another block called KKK with a medium red hexagon. Block KKK covers another medium red hexagon. Medium red hexagon number two touches medium red hexagon number one. | Does a medium hexagon touch a medium red object?
a] Yes
b] No
| a | [
"b"
] | spartun |
Object D is above object C and to the left of it, too. P is above C and to the left of C. M is at the bottom of Q. M and I are vertical and M is below I. U is above V. U is sitting in the right direction of I. V is placed at the upper right of L. Q is to the upper left of D. | What is the relation of the agent D to the agent C?
- left
- lower-left
- right
- upper-right
- below
- above
- upper-left
- lower-right
- overlap | upper-left | [
"left",
"lower-left",
"right",
"upper-right",
"below",
"above",
"lower-right",
"overlap"
] | stepgame |
A box called one contains a medium yellow thing. The medium yellow thing is over and an orange apple touches a medium green apple which is within this box. The orange fruit is inside and touching box one. Below the fruit which was over the green thing there is this fruit. | What is the position of the yellow fruit relative to the orange apple?
A. tpp
B. below
C. ntpp
D. right
E. above
F. dc
G. tppi
| E | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"F",
"G"
] | spartun |
There are two blocks, A and B. Block A is to the right of B. Block A has one small blue circle. This block also contains one medium yellow square. The medium yellow square is near to and to the right of the small blue circle. Block B has a small blue circle, a medium yellow circle and one medium blue square. The medium yellow circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. A small blue square is to the left of the medium blue square. Below and to the right of the small blue square there is the small blue circle. The medium yellow circle is to the right of, below and far from the small blue square. | What is to the left of the medium yellow square? a medium blue square or a medium yellow circle that is touching the bottom edge of a block? | Both of them | [
"Medium blue square ",
"Medium yellow circle that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
Where is a church found at?
* Zoo
* Populated area
* City
* Christian community
* Every town | Every town | [
"Zoo",
"Populated area",
"City",
"Christian community"
] | commonsenseqa |
|
He left camp following the river down below, his partnered remained where?
* Upstairs
* Inside
* Over
* Upstream
* Above | Upstream | [
"Upstairs",
"Inside",
"Over",
"Above"
] | commonsenseqa |
|
A yellow apple is covered by a box called one. To the south of and to the east of a small yellow melon there is this fruit. Box one has the small yellow melon. In another box named two there is this box. A big green watermelon is close to an orange melon. The green thing is inside box two. Box two has the orange thing. | Where is the orange thing relative to the big thing?
A: ec
B: tppi
C: far
D: above
E: ntpp
F: dc
G: near
| G | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F"
] | spartun |
What in dirt helps plants get vitamins to grow?
A: Glucose
B: Enzymes
C: Arachnids
D: A solute
E: Nutrients
F: Pebbles
G: Bacteria
H: Weeds
| G | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"H"
] | qasc |
|
There are two blocks. We call them A and B. Block A contains a medium black triangle. Block B is below block A. It contains one small black circle, one small yellow triangle and one big blue square. To the right of the small yellow triangle and the big blue square there is the small black circle. The small yellow triangle is to the left of a big yellow circle which is to the left of the big blue square. | What is below the black triangle? a big yellow circle or a small black circle? | Both of them | [
"Big yellow circle ",
"Small black circle ",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
Can u do it ? " I explained and said I would do everything I could ; it was only 730am and I needed t be there by 4 , maybe 5 or 6 at the latest . I had time . Not much , but some . | What is causing the narrator 's stress at the moment ?
a. They are under fire from their spouse .
b. They are under a tight deadline .
c. They are under attack .
d. None of the above choices .
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d"
] | cosmos |
At first glance, there is little in Horton to attract people. The other nearby towns have much more to offer: Bradfield has its river and historic buildings, while Newtown has shops and entertainment. The buildings of Horton look dirty and unloved. For shops, there is a small supermarket, a few bargain shops, a bakery which, strangely, does not sell bread and a florist which has one stand of sad-looking flowers. Even so, Horton has several advantages over its neighbouring towns.
Firstly, it has a country park. Four thousand years ago, this was an important fort. There are no historic remains here now, but there are wonderful views over the countryside. On sunny weekends you can often see kids out with their parents, kicking balls or flying kites.
There aren't many job opportunities in Horton, and the roads to nearby cities aren't really fast, but there are excellent rail links. You can be in London in an hour and a half, and other cities are less than an hour away. That means that parents can earn a good salary and still get home in time to spend the evenings with their families. Houses in Horton aren't pretty, but they're functional and cheap. The streets are quiet and safe, and there are plenty of parks and playgrounds. It has a library, three primary schools and a secondary school, St. Mark's. It is friendly and offers a wide range of subjects and activities to children of all abilities and backgrounds. The town also has a swimming and a sports centre, and the community halls hold regular clubs and events for people of all ages. | What is the writer's main purpose?
* To explain what tourists can do in Horton.
* To explain why Horton is not as pleasant as other towns.
* To describe the history of Horton.
* To explain why Horton is a good place to live in. | To explain why Horton is not as pleasant as other towns. | [
"To explain what tourists can do in Horton.",
"To describe the history of Horton.",
"To explain why Horton is a good place to live in."
] | race |
Throughout your life, you spend the most time being with or dealing with yourself, but it is exactly yourself that you have the least understanding of. When you are going upwards in life, you tend to think too highly of yourself. When you are going downhill, you tend to have too low an opinion of yourself. It's likely that you think it wise for yourself to know your place and keep yourself from lacking courage to face whatever problem you meet with, in which case your energy and creativity would remain far from enough for your age.
To get a thorough understanding of oneself is to gain a correct view of oneself and be a clear-minded realistic person-knowing both one's strength and shortage. You may look forward hopefully to the future but be sure not to expect too much, for dreams can never be fully realized. You may be brave to meet challenges, but it should be clear to you where to direct your efforts.
To get a thorough understanding of oneself needs self-appreciation. Whether you hold yourself as a big tree or a thin piece of grass, whether you think you are a high mountain or a small stone, you show a state of nature that has its own reason of existence. If you really admire yourself, you'll have a real sense of self-appreciation which will give you self-confidence. As soon as you gain full confidence in yourself, you'll be enabled to fight and defeat any trouble that will otherwise defeat you.
To get a thorough understanding of oneself also requires that you show yourself loving concern about your health and daily life. Unless you know perfectly well when and how to do yourself a favor, you won't be confident and ready enough even to resist the attack of illness.
Therefore, just do yourself a favor whenever it's needed. In time of anger, do yourself a favor by giving an exit to it in a quiet place so that you won't be hurt by the anger itself; in time of sadness, do yourself a favor by sharing it with your friends so as to change a sad mood into a cheerful one; in time of tiredness, do yourself a favor by getting a good sleep or some other relaxation.
All in all, to get a thorough understanding of oneself is to get a full control one's life. Then one will find one's life full of color1, pleasure and achievement. | Where does our self-confidence come from?
1. Our courage to fight.
2. Our self-appreciation.
3. Our strength and shortage.
4. Our natural existence.
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
] | race |
To remove the paint from a bike before you repaint it | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
- Use a power sander and sand paper to remove the paint
- Use a power washer and paper towel to remove the paint | Use a power sander and sand paper to remove the paint | [
"Use a power washer and paper towel to remove the paint"
] | piqa |
In terms of tourism .Ohio is a place full of natural beauty and many vacation spots worth Visiting .
Coney island-Fun Unlimited !
Coney Island is an amusement park situated in the city of Cincinnati. It has the world's largest recirculating pool . several diving hoards .and an "in pool" slide. For basketball and vol- leyhall lovers . there are special courts available. Apart from this . the park is equipped with 22 classic family and kiddie rides .boating facilities . a golf course . etc Other amusement parks in Ohio include Erieview Park .The Beach Waterpark . Memphis Kiddie Park .etc.
Columbus-The Headquarters!
Anyhow, your journey would start from Columbus . the capital city of the state ! So spend some quality time roaming around in this beautiful city. Nightclubs . high quality restaurants .and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame-For Music Lovers !
If you are a die-hard music lover. then certainly this place wouldn't disappoint you ! Rock and Roll Hall of Fame was opened somewhere around in 1995 .with an intention of celebrating the spirit of rock and roll music .and also studying it. Rock and Roll Hall of Fame offers exhibitions .music events . and also training programs on the subject. This is a perfect stop for every-thing on rock and roll music !
Cleveland-High Class Experience !
One of the oldest cities. Cleveland ranks among the top 20 metros of the United States .With Lake Erie serving as the most popular tourist attraction .Cleveland is also famous for land marks such as Cavaliers Gund Arena , Playhouse Square and Indians' Jacobs Field. Moreover. vibrant nightlife , clubs , restaurants ;large hotels and shopping festivals add co the touristic significance of this place.
Lake Erie-The Perfect Holiday !
With nearly 900 miles of shoreline .Lake Erie is one place you have to visit. You can enjooy numerous activities like fishing. swimming. boating . etc. It is also perfect for having a family picnic outing. One can even take a ferry to Kelleys Island where things like cycling and miniature golf can be enjoyed. Besides .it is the perfect place for those who are looking for some quiet and relaxing time. | What can we learn about Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
- It offers some shopping festivals.
- It provides a golf course for visitors
- It is an attraction for music lovers.
- It was open to the public in 1990. | It provides a golf course for visitors | [
"It offers some shopping festivals.",
"It is an attraction for music lovers.",
"It was open to the public in 1990."
] | race |
The chemical equation below shows reactants and products. 6CO_{2} + 12H_{2}O + light + enzymes -> C_{6}H_{12}O_{6} + 6O_{2} + 6H_{2}O Which statement is best supported by analyzing this equation?
a. Co_{2} is made from the chemical reaction.
b. No new compounds are made from this reaction.
c. O_{2}, oxygen gas, is needed to make the reaction start.
d. The atoms rearrange in the chemical reaction so that c_{6}h_{12}o_{6}, glucose, is made.
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
] | arc |
|
Three blocks, called HHH, LLL and KKK exist in the image. Block KKK is inside and touching block LLL. Above and disconnected from block HHH is this block. Far from and to the left-hand side of this block there is block HHH with a medium purple hexagon. Block KKK has a medium red hexagon. A medium grey hexagon is covered by this block. | Where is the medium red hexagon relative to block LLL?
- above
- dc
- far
- ntpp
- below
- tppi
- front | ntpp | [
"above",
"dc",
"far",
"below",
"tppi",
"front"
] | spartun |
In England, afternoon tea is the most informal meal of a day. It is taken between four and five. If you are a friend of the family, you may come for tea at any time. Very often it is not taken at a table. The members of the family and visitors take the tea in the sitting room. Each person has a cup and saucer , a spoon and a small plate for bread and butter and cakes. By the way, do not help yourself to cakes first, bread and butter first, and then cake. Do remember: Though you can eat as much as you want, do not put more than one piece of bread or cake on your plate each time. | A real English afternoon tea has_.
1. the same things as other meals
2. both tea and food
3. tea only
4. tea, food and vegetables
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
] | race |
How do you clean the bottom of a soda can?
* Close an alcohol prep pad and rub the bottom of the can until all dirt is removed
* Open an alcohol prep pad and rub the bottom of the can until all dirt is removed | Open an alcohol prep pad and rub the bottom of the can until all dirt is removed | [
"Close an alcohol prep pad and rub the bottom of the can until all dirt is removed"
] | piqa |
|
A medium grey hexagon is covered by and another medium grey hexagon is within a block named HHH. Medium grey hexagon number two touches medium grey hexagon number one. Block HHH overlaps another block called LLL. A medium grey hexagon touches a medium purple hexagon. The medium grey hexagon is in block LLL. Block LLL covers the purple thing. A red hexagon is inside this block. To the north of and touches the medium grey hexagon is the red thing. | Does the medium purple hexagon touch a hexagon?
a) Yes
b) No
| a | [
"b"
] | spartun |
It 's a fucking nightmare I tell ya . I never EVER thought I 'd say this , but I want the old system back . Of course I want the creators of this new system to be horse whipped at high noon till they bleed to death .. but we ca n't have everything we want now can we ? | What does horse whipped mean ?
a. Beating a horse with a lash to make it go faster .
b. Mixing egg whites into a horse froth
c. Beating eggs
d. Whipping dog food
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
] | cosmos |
My daughter was away at college preparing for her final exams and nursing boards. I knew that my daughter’s cat, who has been part of our family since my daughter was in second grade, was dying of a fast growing cancer. I couldn’t tell my daughter because I didn’t want to upset her and take her mind off her studies and impending graduation. Once our Vet determined that there was nothing further that could be done she showed me how to give pain meds and fluids at home to keep her comfortable in hopes that she would live long enough to allow my daughter to say goodbye after her graduation. The entire week I stayed with our cat around the clock. She had completely stopped eating and drinking and was slowly dying before my eyes. She slept most of the time except when I had to put the needle in between her shoulder blades to give her fluids. Then she would cry quietly and look at me with pleading eyes. Her breathing was becoming so shallow that I had to get close to her and listen to see if she was still alive. After a week of this I began to realize that the most unselfish thing I could do for this beautiful creature was to let her go. I wrapped her in her favorite blanket and and drove her to our Vets office after they had closed for the day. She was so skinny and frail but when I held her close she still purred. I thanked her for the 14 years she had been one of my daughter’s closest companions and I held her as she took her last breath. I was afraid my daughter was going to be angry with me when I told her that i made the decision with out giving her time to say goodbye. She was sad but understood that I did the kindest thing I could have done for her kitty. | When did the cat get sick? | While the daughter was studying for college graduation | [
"When the daughter had accepted her first job",
"While the daughter was studying for high school graduation",
"Not enough information"
] | quail |
How can you increase the potency and duration of your perfume. | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Before applying perfume, rub some vaseline on the area you are spraying, it will make it last longer.
* Before applying toothpaste, rub some vaseline on the area you are spraying, it will make it last longer. | Before applying perfume, rub some vaseline on the area you are spraying, it will make it last longer. | [
"Before applying toothpaste, rub some vaseline on the area you are spraying, it will make it last longer."
] | piqa |
Hello
I have been chased by a couple of angry dogs. I was visiting one of my clients, when, suddenly, out of the bushes, two snarling dogs attacked me. They weren’t necessarily mad, as in crazy, but they were very angry.
They were large dogs, and they attacked my legs, knocking me down. I knew it was very dangerous to be down on the ground, as I was most vulnerable. I covered my genitalia, my neck and my face, as I struggled to regain my feet.
Fortunately, during my fall, I saw a large tree branch on the ground near me. I grabbed it, and starting beating the dogs with it. I managed to land a few good hits.
As I was hitting the dogs, their owner (my client) came outside, stood on her porch and laughed at me. When she saw me hitting her dogs with a stick, she called the dogs off of me.
I asked her why her dogs attacked me, and why she laughed at me. She said that she had just given her dogs a big steak bone and they were upset when I came near and attacked me.
I asked her why she would set me up in this way when she knew I was on the way over. She admitted that she wanted to see what happened, and she said that when she saw what happened she thought that it was funny.
I did not keep the appointment with her. My trousers were torn, and my ankles, legs, and hands were bleeding.
I told her that I would not be back, and left.
Later that night, her husband called to apologize on her behalf. I told him that I appreciated the call, but he wasn’t the one who needed to apologize.
Peace | What did the writer do when the dogs attacked? | The writer hit them with a tree branch. | [
"Not enough information",
"The writer screamed for help.",
"The writer kicked at the dogs."
] | quail |
People without homes have always been present in America. In the past,they were called hobos,bums,or drifters. It was not until the early 1980s that these people received a new name,when activists named them the homeless.
The types of people who were homeless also changed in the 1980s. No longer were they primarily older men. They were younger,with an average age of 35. Their numbers consisted of women,children,adolescents and entire families. They were of many races and cultures. No longer were they only in the inner city. They lived in rural areas and in large and small cities. No longer were they invisible to the people with homes and jobs. The homeless of the 1980s lived in packing crates and doorways. They slept on sidewalks and in public parks. They begged money from passersby.
Counting the numbers of homeless people is difficult. However,in 1984 the Department of Housing and Urban Development estimated the homeless population at between 250,000 and 350,000. In 1990 the Census Bureau counted about 459,000 people in shelters,in cheap hotels,and on the streets. In 1995 the National Alliance to End Homelessness estimated that there were 750,000 homeless Americans.
The homeless of the 1980s also began to speak out for themselves. Some spoke to Congress and to government committees controlling funding for social programs. Street newspapers,such as Chicago's Streetwise and Boston's Spare Change,had stories,poems,and essays that expressed the homeless viewpoint. The visible and vocal presence of the homeless prompted help from volunteers and government agencies. But what is still needed is a solution to the _ of America's homeless population. | Who is responsible to get the number of the homeless population according to the passage?
1) Street newspapers.
2) Government agencies.
3) The homeless themselves.
4) The volunteers.
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
] | race |
Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed Wednesday that the socialist path China has followed is "correct," and it is the choice of the "history and people."
Citing the remarkable achievements China has made over the past 37 years when it initiated the reform and opening-up policy, Xi noted that it only took several decades for China to complete the journey the developed countries have gone through for centuries.
"That fully shows that the Chinese people are following a correct path," the president said while addressing a banquet hosted by Lord Mayor of the City of London Alan Yarrow on Wednesday evening.
Meanwhile, he _ that China will stay committed to a peaceful development path and does not accept the logic that a country will seek hegemony(,) once it gets strong.
"No one and nothing -- in any reason -- can influence China's determination and will to pursue the path of peaceful development," he said.
In his speech, the president also explained in detail about the development of friendly relations between China and Britain, citing tea culture, literature, movies, TV dramas, football and cultural exchanges.
He specifically referred to Shakespeare's influence on him by sharing the story of his youth time in the countryside, when he was deeply attracted by the master's works.
"The China-Britain friendship has been deeply rooted in the hearts of our two peoples. And there is a solid foundation in public opinion and in society for the two countries to grow long-term relations," he added. | Where can you probably NOT find this passage?
- In a magazine
- In an essay
- In a newspaper
- On the website | In a newspaper | [
"In a magazine",
"In an essay",
"On the website"
] | race |
There are three blocks, A, B and C. There are one medium blue circle and one medium blue square in block A. There is also one medium black circle touching the bottom edge of this block. To the right of the medium blue square is the medium black circle. It is below the medium blue circle which is far from and above the medium blue square. Above block A is block B which contains one big yellow square. To the right of block A there is block C. It contains a small yellow square and a medium yellow square. To the right of a medium yellow circle and a small blue circle is the small yellow square. The medium yellow circle is below the small blue circle. It is above the medium yellow square. | Which object is to the right of a black object? the big yellow square or the medium yellow circle? | The medium yellow circle | [
"The big yellow square ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
Z is sitting at the 9:00 position of R. V is on the left side of and below X. The object X is positioned below and to the right of the object Z. I and Q are parallel, and I is to the left of Q. V is on the lower right of H. T is sitting at the lower right position to I. If H is the center of a clock face, N is located between 7 and 8. T is placed at the upper left of R. | What is the relation of the agent T to the agent V?
* left
* lower-right
* above
* upper-right
* below
* right
* upper-left
* overlap
* lower-left | above | [
"left",
"lower-right",
"upper-right",
"below",
"right",
"upper-left",
"overlap",
"lower-left"
] | stepgame |
The one detour from this set program was when I discussed with one parent whether I should call the ambulance ... See I had the parent list thier allergies when they dropped them off an I KNEW she had a peanut allergy and I walked her through the food last night that she should avoid . I did not moitor her eating because she saidshe had it and she had been ding this for a while now . | Why is the narrator so focused on the subject 's diet ?
- The narrator is nutritionist .
- The narrator is trying to avoid an allergy attack .
- The narrator is a busy body .
- The narrator is a dietician . | The narrator is trying to avoid an allergy attack . | [
"The narrator is nutritionist .",
"The narrator is a busy body .",
"The narrator is a dietician ."
] | cosmos |
There are two blocks, A and B. Block A is above B. Block A has a medium black circle and one big yellow square. One big blue triangle is also touching the bottom edge of this block. This shape is to the right of a small blue circle. The medium black circle is touching the right edge of this block. The big yellow square is below the small blue circle. Above the big blue triangle and the big yellow square there is the medium black circle. It is to the right of the small blue circle. Block B contains one big black circle. | What is above the big black circle? a small object or a big triangle that is touching the bottom edge of a block? | Both of them | [
"Small object",
"Big triangle that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"None of them"
] | spartqa |
A men went into a shop to buy a parrot.There were three parrots in the shop.One was $1000; another one, $2000; and the third one, $3000. The man asked the owner, "Is this brid really $1000?That's so expensive for this kind of parrot."The owner said, "Because I have trained him and he can talk." Then the man asked him, "How about this one?What can he do that makes him so expensive?" The owner said, "Well, he can not only talk but also do some amusing actions,like dancing and so on.That"s why he's so expensive?" Then the man asked, "How about the third one? What can he do that makes him so expensive" The owner of the shop said, "I don't know.Usually,I have never heard him talk, nor dance, nor say, nor sing, nothing at all! But the other two call him The Boss . | Why is the third bird the most expensive?
A] He can do the most things.
B] He can do some amusing actions.
C] He is the most beautiful.
D] The other birds call him The Boss.
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
] | race |
There exist three boxes, called DDD, EEE and JJJ. A tiny white oval is inside box DDD. Below and to the right of box DDD there is box EEE with a large dimond. Under and on the left side of box JJJ is box DDD. A tiny white rectangle and a tiny white oval are in box JJJ. | Where is the rectangle relative to the dimond?
* left
* below
* front
* ntpp
* dc
* above
* near | above | [
"left",
"below",
"front",
"ntpp",
"dc",
"near"
] | spartun |
If you're networking and nothing is happening, you might need to evaluate how you're doing it. Maybe you show up at each event and still feel challenged by the process. You aggressively talk to people, give out your cards, call endlessly to schedule an appointment but have no real success from your efforts. To help you gain a different future, here are ten habits you should avoid.
Ineffective networkers:
1. Lack patience. They expect immediate results and want business now, not tomorrow.
2. Constantly "selling" something. They see dollar signs every time they shake hands with someone.
3. Too many choices. If they offer a variety of products, they might try too hard to tell about all of them. Offering too much information sends a confusing message making it difficult for people to send referral . Opportunities are all around us but when you're networking, only focus on one.
4. Change positions too often. If they move from company to company or do something totally different, it might be difficult for people to keep up with them.
5. Lack manners and respect. They interrupt others, talk with food in their mouth, aren't very polite and appear unprofessional. They call people during dinner or on the weekends without thinking whether the occasion is suitable.
6. Distribute too many cards and sales literature. They come while loading with brochures, flyers , catalogues and samples.
7. Focus on themselves. Too much self promotion can leave the other person to feel unappreciated. Every sentence begins with "I" and is all about their business.
8. "Talking" instead of "giving". They don't realize what other people sense when they are being very selfish. Others may think that they are being taken advantage of.
9. Lack authenticity and personal values. They may create unrealistic expectations and not deliver on their promises. Sometimes doing things without integrity possibly twists the truth.
10. Poor communication and interpersonal skills. They have trouble speaking effectively, building relationships and following up.
Networking is a process that is an investment of time and money. If you find you're doing any of these habits, consider learning how to improve on these and maximize your results while networking. You'll start to get better at connecting with people and obtain more referrals. | Which of the following is NOT correct about a salesman's behavior?
a) He considers carefully when he can get what he expects.
b) He keeps his promises and doesn't expect too much from others.
c) He offers too much selfpromotion during the conversation.
d) He only focuses on one opportunity when networking.
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
] | race |
A person wants to signal to another person, but is lacking a flashlight. They can
1) Shuffle sunlight with mirrors
2) Direct sunlight with cones
3) Direct others with glass
4) Direct shades with hands
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
] | openbookqa |
|
It is the mark of a superior conductor that he or she has the authority to insist, even with a top orchestra, that rehearsal work must be intensified. This authority cannot simply be claimed; the conductor must earn it by winning the orchestra' s respect for the artistic interpretations he or she is currently pursuing. | In taking the position outlined, the author presupposes which one of the following?
- Superior conductors are perfectionists who are never satisfied with any performance even by a top orchestra.
- Superior conductors devise different interpretations of a composition for each orchestra with which they perform it.
- Top orchestras are always ready to put in additional work on rehearsals if the conductor considers additional rehearsing necessary.
- Top orchestras can appreciate the merits of an interpretation even before they have brought it to full realization. | Top orchestras can appreciate the merits of an interpretation even before they have brought it to full realization. | [
"Superior conductors are perfectionists who are never satisfied with any performance even by a top orchestra.",
"Superior conductors devise different interpretations of a composition for each orchestra with which they perform it.",
"Top orchestras are always ready to put in additional work on rehearsals if the conductor considers additional rehearsing necessary."
] | reclor |
A whole day of frustration , and it was his fault , and I 'd got the chance to get back at him for it . Hard . I ... I guess it was force of habit that I put my tongue in his mouth . Not that I wanted to taste him . | Who is the narrator currently resenting ?
a: They resent their lover .
b: They resent their Dad .
c: They resent their boss .
d: They resent their father .
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
] | cosmos |
M: You look pale, Stephanie. What's wrong?
W: I don't feel good. I have a bad headache. In fact, I haven't got much sleep this past week, and I feel really tired.
M: Why don't you go to see a doctor?
W: Yeah, I think I should. But I have a report due tomorrow. Ms. Jenkins needs it for the board meeting next Monday.
M: Well, it's Wednesday today. Why don't you talk to Ms. Jenkins, and ask if you can hand it in on Friday morning?
W: Maybe I should try. I guess I just need a good sleep. Thanks, George.
M: If you need any help with the report, just let me know. | When is the report due?
a: Thursday.
b: Next Monday.
c: Friday.
| a | [
"b",
"c"
] | dream |
Summer breathes plans , observations , and dashed conspiracies . I can feel my brain leaking out my ears sometimes when I daydream . THAT 'S how substance - less ( is that a word ? ) my internal creative potluck feels . | How is the narrator at work right now ?
* None of the above choices .
* They are focused .
* They are scattered - brained .
* They are focused on their plans . | They are scattered - brained . | [
"None of the above choices .",
"They are focused .",
"They are focused on their plans ."
] | cosmos |
R is at the 3 o'clock position relative to U. Object D is below object R and to the right of it, too. D is diagonally above N to the left at a 45 degree angle. | What is the relation of the agent U to the agent N?
* below
* left
* upper-left
* above
* lower-left
* upper-right
* lower-right
* right
* overlap | upper-left | [
"below",
"left",
"above",
"lower-left",
"upper-right",
"lower-right",
"right",
"overlap"
] | stepgame |
We have two boxes, named one and two. A medium green apple is inside and touching box one. Box one have a medium yellow apple and another medium green apple. To the south of the medium yellow apple is medium green apple number one. South of medium green apple number two there is the medium yellow apple. A medium yellow apple and a medium green apple are in box two. Box two contains a medium orange apple. The medium orange apple and the medium green apple are to the south of the medium yellow apple.South of and touches the medium green apple is the medium orange apple. Another medium orange apple is covered by box two. Medium orange apple number two is to the south of the thing which touches the medium green apple. The medium green apple is north of this thing. | Is any medium yellow apple to the north of any medium orange thing?
1: Yes
2: No
| 1 | [
"2"
] | spartun |
What is the easiest way to make an ice cream sandwich at home?
1. Slice off about 3/4 to 1 inch of a paper carton filled with ice cream (like pint of ben and jerry's or other), set this on top of large cookie, remove paper, add another cookie.
2. Slice off about 3/4 to 1 inch of a paper carton filled with ice cream (like pint of ben and jerry's or other), set this on top of large cookie, remove paper, add another cookie directly beside the first cookie.
| 1 | [
"2"
] | piqa |
|
I feel like I ' m in a classic college movie 24/7 . For example , last night me and the stoner bros and this one chick went to this cutty garden that s right by our dorm to smoke a J. Now this particular J happened to have keef in it which made it pretty bomb . BUT , there were 6 heads on the J so I did n't really get faded . | Why is the narrator and his friends so inebriated ?
A: They had a lot of LSD .
B: They had a lot to drink .
C: None of the above choices .
D: They had a powerful joint .
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
] | cosmos |
My first full-time job after high school was selling vacation packages via the telephone for a well-known company. One day, I was put through to a man who sounded a bit out of breath. I started with my normal pitch , expecting to hear the normal reply --"I don't want any."
Instead, he spoke in a faint, weak voice and told me how he wished to take a vacation I was offering, but he couldn't because he was dying of illness. He explained how he was lacking in oxygen then, and it took almost all his energy to answer the call. He asked if I smoked, which I did, and begged me to stop. He told me smoking was what was killing him. He told me to spend every day with my loved ones, and tell them how much I love them. At this point, I couldn't control myself. We ended the call, but I held on my phone to prevent another call coming in so I could _
I wrote down his name and address, and sent him a card appreciating his advice and praying for him and his family. Shortly after, I received a letter from Frank, along with a picture of him and his wife. We continued to write back and forth over the next few months, and became very fond of each other. He was old enough to be my grandfather, and in many ways, I felt as if he was.
About a year later I received a letter from his wife. When I started to read, tears came to my eyes. She told me how Frank's battle with the disease had finally come to an end, and he passed away shortly before the Christmas. She wanted to thank me for the letters to Frank, and explained how Frank touched many lives over the years. At his funeral, to show just that, they read the 1st letter I had written to Frank to show how he affected a 19-year-old he'd never met. | What can we infer from the text?
A: Frank was in hospital while answering the phone.
B: There was something wrong with Frank's lung.
C: Frank is actually the author's grandfather.
D: The author asked Frank to travel and he took his advice.
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
] | race |
The expression "Go for it!" is a way of encouraging someone to try something.
"Go for it!" means you should not worry about failure or be too careful. You should take a chance, be brave, and act firmly.
"Go for it!" gets name from football. Not football as it is played in most countries such as England, Egypt or Japan, but the kind of football played in the United States and Canada.
One of the most exciting times in football comes when a team has failed, after three attempts, to move the ball forward ten yards. The team must make a critical decision.
The conservative choice is to kick the ball and accept temporary defeat in order to gain a good position for your team the next time it gets the ball. The more exciting choice, however, is to try a fourth and final time to gain the remaining yards needed.
In the nineteen eighties, people began using this expression in many kinds of situations to encourage someone to act bravely.
There is no guarantee that the action you "Go for it!" will succeed. But that is the chance you take when you decide to go for it. You put your fears behind. You choose courage over safety. You hold your breath and go for it. | The expression "Go for it!" comes from _ .
* English football
* Japanese football
* American football
* Egyptian football | Egyptian football | [
"English football",
"Japanese football",
"American football"
] | race |
W: Excuse me, is this 1660 Eighth Street?
M: No, it's 6014 Eleventh Street. | What address is the woman looking for?
A) 6014 Eleventh Street.
B) 1660 Eighth Street.
C) 1060 English Street.
| B | [
"A",
"C"
] | dream |
A box called one exists. A box called two exists in the image. Box two has a small yellow apple. To the left of this box is another box named three with a medium orange melon. Over and disconnected from this box there is box two. A big green watermelon is within and a medium yellow watermelon is covered by box three. The big green watermelon is under the medium orange melon and is above the medium yellow watermelon. Box three covers a big green melon which is on the left side of the medium orange melon. To the left-hand side of this thing there is the medium yellow watermelon. | Where is the big green melon relative to box three?
1: dc
2: near
3: ntpp
4: front
5: tpp
6: above
7: ntppi
| 5 | [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4",
"6",
"7"
] | spartun |
O is positioned up and to the right of J. P is over there with O below. R is diagonally above S to the right at a 45 degree. Q is on the same vertical plane directly above H. H is on the same vertical plane directly below D. The object P is positioned above and to the left of object R. J is north east of D. | What is the relation of the agent J to the agent R?
a) right
b) below
c) overlap
d) lower-left
e) left
f) lower-right
g) upper-right
h) above
i) upper-left
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
] | stepgame |
Wild weather, unexpected coral reefs and dangerous sea creatures... these are the nightmares you can imagine a teenager on a solo voyage around the world might suffer from. But for Laura Dekker, sailing around the globe seems less a price to be paid than a prize to be treasured.
As the 19-year-old Dutch sailor said in Maidentrip, a documentary released last year about her experience of becoming the youngest person to sail around the world alone in 2012, "I was born on a boat. I lived my first five years at sea. And ever since, all I have wanted is to return to that life."
With her yacht Guppy, Dekker began her journey at 14 and sailed 50,004 kilometers in 519 days.
The flying fish keeping her company, the dolphins following in her wake and the warm days spent on deck playing the flute as she watched another unforgettable sunset were enough to make others jealous.
But these didn't always go well. There were terrible moments in which Dekker feared death. On one occasion, a whale almost turned Guppy over. Another time, she battled extreme winds and Guppy surfed down 8-meter-high waves.
Out on the open sea alone, she also got used to living without a fridge, a flushing toilet, and a hot shower.
"As a human being you don't need much," she told Stuff.co.nz. " They might make life more comfortable, but you really don't need them to be happy."
In fact, her outlook on life was shaped by the trip. "I wanted the storms. I wanted the calms. I wanted to feel loneliness," she told The New York Times. "And now I know all these things. It's the end of the dream I had as a child, and it's the beginning of my life as a sailor." | How did Laura Dekker think of her life on the sea?
* It is the sailing on the sea that made her well known.
* It was so dangerous and almost ruined her.
* It made her experience happiness and better understand life.
* It brought her great happiness and much comfort. | It was so dangerous and almost ruined her. | [
"It is the sailing on the sea that made her well known.",
"It made her experience happiness and better understand life.",
"It brought her great happiness and much comfort."
] | race |
A medium orange apple is in a box called one. A medium green apple is below and a medium yellow thing is above this thing. Box one covers the medium green apple. This box contains the yellow fruit. This box contains another medium green apple which is above medium green apple number one. The medium orange apple is below this thing. The medium yellow thing is above and touches medium green apple number two. | What is the position of medium green apple number two relative to the medium orange apple?
- left
- above
- po
- far
- ntpp
- near
- ntppi | above | [
"left",
"po",
"far",
"ntpp",
"near",
"ntppi"
] | spartun |
To boil red potatoes | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Wash the potatoes. leave the skin in place. cut into small chunks, even in size. fully submerge in a pot of water and bring the water to a boil. simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
* Wash the potatoes. leave the skin in place. cut the potatoes into 2-3 inch chunks. fully submerge in a pot of water and bring the water to a boil. simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are mushy. | Wash the potatoes. leave the skin in place. cut into small chunks, even in size. fully submerge in a pot of water and bring the water to a boil. simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, or until potatoes are tender. | [
"Wash the potatoes. leave the skin in place. cut the potatoes into 2-3 inch chunks. fully submerge in a pot of water and bring the water to a boil. simmer for 10-15 minutes, or until potatoes are mushy."
] | piqa |
There are three separate sources of danger in supplying energy by nuclear power.
First, the radioactive material must travel from its place of production to the power station. Although the power stations themselves are strongly built, the containers used for the transport of the materials are not. Normally, only two methods of transport are in use, namely road or rail. Unfortunately, both of these may have an effect on the general public, since they are sure to pass near, or even through, heavily populated areas.
Second, there is the problem of waste. All nuclear power stations produce wastes that in most cases will remain radioactive for thousands of years. It is impossible to make these wastes non-radioactive, and so they must be stored in one of the inconvenient ways that scientists have invented. For example, they may be buried under the ground, or dropped into deserted mines, or sunk in the sea. However, these methods do not solve the problem, since an earthquake could easily break the containers.
Third, there may occur the danger of a leak or an explosion at the power station. As with the other two dangers, this is not very likely, so it does not provide a serious objection (,) to the nuclear program. However, it can happen.
Separately, these three types of dangers are not a great cause for worry. Taken together, though, the probability of disaster is extremely high. | What is this passage about?
1) Dangers from nuclear power.
2) Accidents caused by nuclear power.
3) Public anger at nuclear power.
4) Uses of nuclear power.
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
] | race |
There is one box named one. This box contains a small watermelon. On the left side of a medium green melon is the small watermelon. The medium green melon is within box one. | Does any box have the medium green melon?
a. Yes
b. No
| a | [
"b"
] | spartun |
One block called AAA exists. A medium blue shape, a medium yellow square and a medium black square are in block AAA. Another medium black square is inside and touching block AAA. Medium black square number one are to the north of the blue thing and the yellow object. South of and touches the medium yellow square there is the blue thing. South of and touches this thing there is medium black square number two. | Where is block AAA regarding the blue shape?
a. ntppi
b. right
c. left
d. dc
e. below
f. near
g. ec
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g"
] | spartun |
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