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A small green watermelon is inside a box named one. Box one contains another small green watermelon. A box called two exists in the image. Disconnected from and east of another box named three is this box. North of this box is box three with a big orange melon, a medium green watermelon, a big green melon and a medium yellow apple. This box covers a medium orange apple. The medium green watermelon is west of the medium orange apple and is to the north of the big green melon. Near to the big green melon there is the medium yellow apple. | Is any big orange melon to the west of any small fruit?
- No
- Yes | Yes | [
"No"
]
| spartun |
Happiness is for everyone. You don't need to care about those people who have beautiful houses with large gardens and swimming pools or those who have nice cars and a lot of money and so on. Why? Because those who have big houses may often feel lonely and those who have cars may want to walk on the country roads at their free time.
In fact, happiness is always around you if you put your heart into it. When you are in trouble at school, your friends will help you; when you study hard at your lessons, your parents are always taking good care of your life and your health; when you get success, your friends will say congratulations to you; when you do something wrong, people around you will help you to correct it. And when you do something good to others, you will feel happy, too. All these are your happiness. If you notice a bit of them, you can see that happiness is always around you.
Happiness is not the same as money. It is a feeling of your heart. When you are poor, you can also say you are very happy, because you have something else that can't be bought with money. When you meet with difficulties, you can say loudly you are very happy, because you have more chances to challenge yourself. So you cannot always say you are poor and you have bad luck. As the saying goes, life is like arevolving door. When it closes, it also opens. If you take every chance you get, you can be a happy and lucky person. | When you fall down in a PE class, both your teacher and your classmates will _ .
- quarrel with you
- help you up
- laugh at you
- play jokes on you | play jokes on you | [
"quarrel with you",
"help you up",
"laugh at you"
]
| race |
The first MP4 player was born years ago. Soon many music fans were wondering how fantastic it is! If you have been into technology enough, perhaps you may have a knowledge of the MP4. If not, you do need to know something before buying one, even if you are familiar with MP3. MP3 is the CD-like disc with greater capacity. How about MP4? This small digital product will really enrich the joy from listening to music. You can even feel the "touch" of music to your soul!
Now, some similar digital products advertised as "MP4 players" are simply MP3 players, which do not play video and MPEG format and also lack other particular functions. These products confuse some buyers, as they may think the "MP4" players simply mean they can do more than MP3.
What is MP4?!
It is a multimedia container. It is not only used to store digital audio and digital video streams, especially those of MPEG, but can also be used to store other data such as subtitles and pictures. As a most modern container format, it allows streaming over the Internet.
With the help of a piece of MP4 video equipment, you can change various programs such as MPEG to MP4, ASX to MP4, AVI to MP4 and so on, which can be done very quickly and easily without any effect on the sound quality. By installing DVD-MP4 software, you can transfer particular music from a DVD to an MP4 video file. It really excites your listening music experience.
Then, there is MP4 advanced and you can set your own collection of all the programs -- TV shows, games, and music. You can even see movies which are still running in cinemas. _ ? | From the passage, we can see that MP4 is _ MP3.
* just as advanced as
* much bigger than
* not so particular as
* morefunctionalthan | morefunctionalthan | [
"just as advanced as",
"much bigger than",
"not so particular as"
]
| race |
This is Yoga! Experience this for yourself.
How do you feel when you leave a yoga class? Do you feel relaxed, full of energy, prepared and ready to face anything and everything? Do you feel better than when you walked in? If you have answered "No"' to these questions then you are NOT doing yoga.
After walking out of the class, do you feel that you have been pushed through, that theclass was hard,that you have less energy at the end of the class, that you have not got any energy, or that you are still tight and full of stress? If you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, you are NOT doing yoga.
Are you forced into positions beyond what you can? Do you know why you are doing the actions in the "yoga" class you attend?
Satyananda Yoga Center teaches YOGA. We know and understand yoga and YOU. We teach yoga with this knowledge and understanding.
You are not forced into positions not suitable for you, or too early for you. You will leave Satyananda Yoga Center yoga classes feeing relaxed, free from stress, energized, and ready for whatever life brings to you.
With regular attendance and practice, the quality of your life improves with betterhealth, and stress-free mind.Your family and friends will notice the difference. You will feel the difference forbetter. This is because you are doing yoga.
Yoga for Everyone!
Yoga is a science. You are the scientist, and you are the one in the science of yoga.
New Saturday morning class from September -- 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at the Asian American Cultural Center, 11713 Jollyville Road, Austin, Texas.
To sign up, call:2669862, or email: [email protected] | Which is NOT true if people follow the right ways to do yoga?
a. You will feel new and fresh after practising yoga.
b. You will feel very different after practising once.
c. You will feel great if you keep on practising it for a few months.
d. In the class you will practise some positions.
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d"
]
| race |
Look at the cat on the left. Find anything strange?
In 1961, a man found a strange cat on his farm in Scotland. The cat's ears were folded , bent forward, on its head. In fact, this was a new kind of cat. People named it the "Scottish Fold".
The Scottish Fold has a round head and big eyes. Its neck and legs are short. They make it look very lovely. Interestingly, all the Scottish Folds are born with straight and unfolded ears. And when they are growing up day by day, some cats' ears will begin to fold. So, the Scottish Fold comes in two types: folded ears and straight ears.
There is a nickname for the Scottish Fold. It is the "Messenger of Peace". Why? Because the Folds are sweet and friendly animals. They can _ with other cats. And unlike some other cats, they can even get along well with dogs! In many different places, for example, at a noisy house or in a cat show, you can see them playing with other animals happily.
Well, when you come to a new school, do you think it's difficult to feel comfortable in the new place? Perhaps you can learn from the Scottish Fold, which is always sweet and friendly to others. | Why do people name the Folds "Messenger of Peace"?
* Because they can get on well with other animals.
* Because their ears are folded.
* Because they look very cute.
* Because they can stay at a noisy house or in a cat show. | Because they look very cute. | [
"Because they can get on well with other animals.",
"Because their ears are folded.",
"Because they can stay at a noisy house or in a cat show."
]
| race |
I and J are both there with the object J below the object I. S is sitting at the 12:00 position to B. S is diagonally left and below H. H is above P with a small gap between them. Object B is below object I and to the left of it, too. | What is the relation of the agent H to the agent P?
a. lower-right
b. upper-right
c. upper-left
d. above
e. left
f. below
g. lower-left
h. right
i. overlap
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
]
| stepgame |
"Everybody in this city wants a car, and I'm no exception. A car brings with it the freedom to travel", said a friend of mine while reading a car magazine. I might not agree with him, but no doubt he was speaking for a rapidly growing number of middle-class Chinese. While it is true that all the waiting, walking, being part of a crowd, and sweating, are somewhat unpleasant, there are many problems which can arise when our lives rely too much on this invention.
First of all, in terms of polluting the environment, driving a car is the worst act an average person can _ . Beijing now finds itself at the top of the list of the most polluted capital cities in the world with Mexico City in the second place. Research also shows that by 2010 around 90% of total pollutants in Shanghai have come from cars. These pollutions are extremely dangerous to our health. They can damage the lungs, cause cancer, and damage the brain.
Apart from environmental problems, relying too much on cars also creates social problems such as traffic jams, road accidents, and noise pollution. The jeeps that proudly drive through the Hutongs in Beijing as if they are in a race often annoy me, and to make it worse, these drivers seldom respect cyclists.
Of course, we cannot forget the convenience that cars bring us when we need to travel far, but I often find it faster to cycle from one place to another within the city of Beijing, especially with the growing traffic jams.
Since people travel further and more frequently than before, cars will certainly be important in the future. At the same time, however, let us work hard to make sure that this invention brings us a more convenient lifestyle rather than trouble and disease. Let us make good use of cars. | What do we know about the author?
- The author agrees that a car offers freedom to travel.
- The author suggests that we should rely on bicycles.
- The author doesn't want a car.
- The author thinks that the invention of cars leads to many problems. | The author thinks that the invention of cars leads to many problems. | [
"The author agrees that a car offers freedom to travel.",
"The author suggests that we should rely on bicycles.",
"The author doesn't want a car."
]
| race |
SAN FRANCISCO--A phone app in San Francisco gives information about open parking spots. City officials in San Francisco introduced the app to try to reduce traffic jams in the city, but some say it raises safety concerns.
In this city, drivers searching for parking spots lead to 30 percent of all downtown jams, city officials think. Now San Francisco has found a solution--a phone app for spot-seekers that displays information about areas with available spaces. The system, introduced last month, relies on wireless sensors fixed in streets and city garages that can tell within seconds if a spot has opened up.
Monique Soltani, a TV reporter, said she and her sister spent 25 minutes on Friday trying to park. "We were praying to the parking god that we'd find a spot," she said. "If we had the app, we would not have to pray to the parking god." But the system could come with serious consequences.
Some people say that drivers searching for parking could end up focusing on their phones, not the road. "It could be really distracting ," said Daniel Simons, a professor of psychology at the University of Illinois.
City officials acknowledge the potential problem. They are urging drivers to pull over before they use the city's iPhone app, or to do so before they leave home. Nathaniel Ford, executive director of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency, said safety could actually improve if drivers quickly found a spot instead of circling and getting frustrated.
San Francisco has put sensors into 7,000 parking spots and 12,250 spots in city garages. If spaces in an area open up, the sensors communicate wirelessly with computers that in turn make the information available to app users within a minute, said Mr. Ford, of the transportation agency. On the app, a map shows which blocks have lots of places (blue) and which are full (red).
More than 12,000 people have downloaded San Francisco's app, which is available now only for the iPhone but which city officials say they hope to bring to all similar devices.
When it is started up, the city's parking app warns drivers not to use the system while in motion. But safety advocates said that might not be sufficient. After all, they say, texting while driving is illegal in California and in many states, but a number of surveys, including one by the Pew Research Center, show that many Americans do it anyway.
Elizabeth Stampe, executive director of Walk San Francisco, a pedestrian advocacy group, said she hoped the new parking app would lead to fewer accidents.
"It's an innovative idea," she said. "The safe way for people to use the device is for them to pull over, which they know they should do. The question is whether they will."
But Ms. Soltani, the TV reporter, said using the app would probably join the group of activities already performed by drivers.
"We're already looking at Google Maps and Facebook on the phone while we drive," she said. "Aren't we always looking at something on our phone, or changing the radio, or drinking coffee? You're always slightly distracted when you're driving." | According to the text, San Francisco city officials _ .
- advise drivers to park cars slowly
- believe more parking spots are needed
- are aware of the app's disadvantages
- don't consider the app distracting | are aware of the app's disadvantages | [
"advise drivers to park cars slowly",
"believe more parking spots are needed",
"don't consider the app distracting"
]
| race |
When Steven was a young boy, he moved quite often with his family and so he never had many friends. He spent a lot of time on his own and liked to play with electronic things. Steven had a neighbour, Steve Wozniak. Steve was a little bit younger than Steven but also liked to play with electronic things. Steven made a microphone and Steve asked him many questions about it until he understood how it worked. Steven liked the fact that such a young boy was also interest ed in electronic things and so he taught him everything he knew.
When they were a little older and knew more about electronic things, they made a "blue box". People could make free phone calls by breaking into the phone company's system with this box. They sold this to many people even though it was illegal , but this is not why they are famous today.
Steven and Steve were the inventors of the first PC--personal computer. They called their first computer the Apple I. They invented it only for fun and to make themselves known among their friends. They did not think it would become so popular. They just liked playing computer games on it. Their computer made it cheaper and easier for people to own and use a computer. Their PCs were so popular that they made a new PC called the Apple II. Soon many schools, families and factories were using their computers.
Without the two clever men, the personal computers might never have appeared. | Which of the following is TRUE?
1] Steve became interested in electronic things after Steven made a microphone.
2] Factories don't use PCs.
3] Steve and Steven had done something illegal.
4] The Apple 1 was the first computer in the world.
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
Many people now reject and fear sweetness and sugar, because they are very afraid of getting fat, and eating a small piece of candy will make them fat. In fact, what really makes people fat is not that small piece of candy, but the food you eat every day contains more energy than you consume. Steamed bread, noodles, rice, or cornmeal nests have starch, or unsweetened sugar. The calories released by the oxidation of starch in the human body are basically the same as sucrose. Controlling weight gain is mainly about controlling the total calorie intake, not whether the taste of the food is sweet. | The title that works best for this text is:
1) Eat sugar and gain weight
2) Starch and gaining weight
3) Fatty "the real murderer"
4) The "secret to gain weight"
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
]
| logiqa |
Surprisingly , for all the improvisation , the campaign actually followed a fairly strong narrative structure . The first session was basically an introduction where the characters got to strut their stuff a bit and established the basic setting . In the second episode the tension was ramped up with a duel and a murder ( unrelated ) . In the following sessions the characters came under increasing threat until finally defeating the villain in the finale . | What type of profession does the narrator have ?
1] The narrator is a professor .
2] The narrator is a critic .
3] None of the above choices .
4] The narrator is a writer .
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
]
| cosmos |
With the growth of the Internet and the ease of publishing content, more and more creative minds are coming online to share videos, music, software, products, services, opinions, and more. While the technology has empowered a generation to build new audiences and share interesting things, an unfortunate side-effect has been a culture in which some consumers of this content have provided feedback in a form that is personalized, mean-spirited, disrespectful, and in some cases, malicious.
We have all seen it…the trolls, the haters, the comment boxes filled with venom and vitriol, typically pointed at people just trying to do good and interesting things.
Unfortunately, this conduct can be jarring for many people, with some going as far to give up sharing their creative endeavours so as not to deal with the “wrath of the Internet”.
As some of you will know, this has been bothering me for a while now. While there is no silver bullet for solving these issues, one thing I have learned over the years is how to put negative, anti-social, and non-constructive comments and feedback into perspective.
To help others with this I have written a free book called Dealing With Disrespect.
Dealing With Disrespect is a short, simple to read, free book that provides a straight-forward guide for handling this kind of challenging feedback, picking out the legitimate criticism to learn from, and how to not just ignore the haters, but how to manage them. The book helps put all communication, whether on or offline, into perspective and helps you to become a better communicator yourself.
My goal with the book is that when someone reads something anti-social that demotivates them, a friend can recommend ‘Dealing With Disrespect’ as something that can help put things in perspective. | What does the Internet trolls think of the book Dealing With Disrespect? | Not enough information | [
"They think it's a good laugh.",
"They think it's dumb.",
"They think it's entertaining."
]
| quail |
mold | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Grows in the vicinity of wire inside the house
* Grows in the vicinity of vise grips inside the house | Grows in the vicinity of wire inside the house | [
"Grows in the vicinity of vise grips inside the house"
]
| piqa |
There exist three boxes, called one, two and three. Box one has a small orange watermelon. A medium green melon and a big yellow melon are inside and touching this box. To the north of the small orange watermelon is the medium green melon. A big green melon is in box one. To the east of this fruit there is the big yellow melon. A medium orange melon and a small orange melon are inside and touching box two. To the north of a medium yellow apple there is the medium orange melon. Box two contains the medium yellow apple. A big yellow melon is inside this box. This box has a big yellow watermelon. The medium orange melon is south of the big yellow melon. The big yellow melon is to the north of the small orange melon. South of the big yellow watermelon there is the small orange melon. | Where is the medium yellow apple regarding the big yellow melon in box two?
* below
* left
* near
* behind
* tpp
* ec
* far | below | [
"left",
"near",
"behind",
"tpp",
"ec",
"far"
]
| spartun |
There are three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block A contains a medium blue square. Below the medium blue square is a medium black square. Below block A we have block B which contains a medium yellow square. Below block A there is block C. It has one medium yellow square. Below the medium yellow square there is a medium black square. | Which object is below a medium black square? the medium yellow square that is in block B or the medium yellow square which is in block C? | Both of them | [
"The medium yellow square that is in block b",
"The medium yellow square which is in block c",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
I m so lazy . Today we are going to the gym ! Yahhh . Last nite I made veg sammiches and I was proud . Despite the taco this morning , I m really trying to get in shape . | Why would the narrator have to explain their desire to be fit ?
* They just said they quit the gym .
* They just ate something bad .
* They just quit their gym .
* They just said they were not going to the gym . | They just ate something bad . | [
"They just said they quit the gym .",
"They just quit their gym .",
"They just said they were not going to the gym ."
]
| cosmos |
I is at T's 6 o'clock. A is at a 45 degree angle to G, in the upper righthand corner. A is on the right side to Z. D is to the right of E. D is lower right of Q. The object I is positioned above and to the left of object M. R is on the same horizontal plane directly right to M. T is placed at the lower right of Z. G is there and Q is at the 5 position of a clock face. | What is the relation of the agent I to the agent E?
A] upper-left
B] lower-left
C] overlap
D] left
E] below
F] upper-right
G] lower-right
H] above
I] right
| H | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G",
"I"
]
| stepgame |
A box named one contains a medium orange apple. A medium yellow apple is inside and touching this box. A box called two exists. Box two covers a medium orange apple. Box one is below and this box is inside another box named three. Disconnected from and farther from box one is box three. This box covers a medium green apple. | What is the position of the medium orange apple in box one regarding the medium orange apple covered by box two?
- left
- above
- below
- ntpp
- front
- near
- dc | below | [
"left",
"above",
"ntpp",
"front",
"near",
"dc"
]
| spartun |
The story goes that some time ago, a man punished his 3--old--daughter for wasting a roll of gold wrapping paper. Money was tight and he became angry when the child tried to decorate a box to put under the Christmas tree. However, the little girl brought the gift to her father the next morning and said, "This is for you, Daddy."
The man was embarrassed by his earlier overreaction, but his anger burst again when he found out the box was empty. He yelled at her, stating, "Don't you know when you give someone a present, there is supposed to be something inside?" The little girl looked up at him with tears in her eyes and cried, "Oh, Daddy, it's not empty at all. I blew kisses into the box. They are all for you, Daddy."
The father was crushed. He put his arms around his little girl and begged for her forgiveness.
Only a short time later, an accident took the life of the child. It is also told that her father kept that gold box by his bed for many years and whenever he was discouraged, he would take out an imaginary kiss and remember the love of the child who had put it there. | The man yelled at his daughter because _ .
* he was unsatisfied with the present his daughter gave him
* the box his daughter gave him was empty
* he had expected what was in the box
* nobody gave him an empty box before | he was unsatisfied with the present his daughter gave him | [
"the box his daughter gave him was empty",
"he had expected what was in the box",
"nobody gave him an empty box before"
]
| race |
Today, at 28, the young German Violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter is at the top. "She gives radiance to the music," wrote Geoffrey Norris in The Daily Telegraph, prefix = st1 /London. Mutter is also one of the world's youngest professors.
Born in Rheinfelden on June 29, 1963, Anne-Sophie grew up in Wehr, a small town just five kilometers from the Swiss border. Her father, Karl Wilhelm Mutter, and her mother, Gerlinde, considered music lessons part of a good education. Thus, their son, Andreas, began practicing the violin at eight, and his younger brother, Christoph, had piano lessons. It came as no surprise when Anne-Sophie said she wanted a violin for her fifth birthday.
Her parents thought she was too young for the violin, and persuaded her to start on the piano. But Anne-Sophie has always had a mind of her own. "I longed to play the violin," she says. "It seemed to me a much more interesting instrument." After six months, her parents gave in.
The famous violin teacher Erna Honigberger, who lived nearby, became Anne-Sophie's tutor. After only nine months of lessons, she entered the six-year-old in a nationwide competition for young musicians. With Christoph accompanying her on the piano, Anne-Sophie won first prize.
In 1974, Erna, Erna Honigberger died. Anne - Sophie's new teacher was Aida Stucki. She taught Anne-Sophie to develop her own ideas on how a piece should be played, not just to imitate others. This is one of the violinist's strongest most distinctive characteristics today.
Though the Mutters were short of money at time, they limited their daughter's performances to one or two a year. "We are glad we went the family road," says her father. "No outsider can ever have an effect on our daughter's career or push her into playing more concerts than she wants to." Later she was allowed to give six to eight concerts a year and make some recordings. Only when she turned 18 did she begin her professional career. | Anne-Sophie's career dates back to_.
- her fifth birthday
- her family education
- the late 1960's
- the late 1970's | her fifth birthday | [
"her family education",
"the late 1960's",
"the late 1970's"
]
| race |
What is writing a form of?
- Communication
- Listening
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Revolutions
- Writer's cramp | Communication | [
"Listening",
"Carpal tunnel syndrome",
"Revolutions",
"Writer's cramp"
]
| commonsenseqa |
|
A block named HHH contains a medium grey pentagon. A little purple pentagon is in and a large purple hexagon is inside and touching this block. Below another block called LLL is block HHH. Disconnected from and on the right side of this block is block LLL with a large red pentagon and a medium grey pentagon. A medium red hexagon is inside and touching and a medium purple pentagon is in this block. | Are all large shapes disconnected from any purple pentagon?
* Yes
* No | No | [
"Yes"
]
| spartun |
James lost hs return ticket during his vacation. He was very frustrated and couldn't get a replacement. Because of this, he missed what?
* Tickets
* Plane
* Suitcase
* Pocket
* Airport | Plane | [
"Tickets",
"Suitcase",
"Pocket",
"Airport"
]
| commonsenseqa |
|
K is to the upper left of B. B is positioned right to S. H and A are next to each other with A on the right and H on the left. A is to the bottom left of I. K is to the right and above I at an angle of about 45 degrees. H and J are side by side with H to the right and J to the left. | What is the relation of the agent A to the agent S?
- overlap
- upper-left
- right
- below
- left
- lower-left
- lower-right
- above
- upper-right | below | [
"overlap",
"upper-left",
"right",
"left",
"lower-left",
"lower-right",
"above",
"upper-right"
]
| stepgame |
There are three blocks, called AAA, BBB and CCC. Block AAA cover a medium yellow triangle and a big blue square. A small black square is inside and touching this block. This shape is north of the triangle and is near to the big blue square. Away from block AAA is block BBB. This block covers a medium blue square. Another medium blue square is in this block. To the south of medium blue square number two there is medium blue square number one. To the north of block CCC is block BBB. Near to this block is block CCC with a small yellow square. | What is the position of the triangle regarding the small black square?
1: above
2: tppi
3: left
4: far
5: front
6: below
7: behind
| 6 | [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"7"
]
| spartun |
There are three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block C is to the left of B. Block B is below A. Block A has three medium blue squares. Below a medium black square, medium blue square number two and medium blue square number three there is medium blue square number one. Medium blue square number two is below the medium black square and medium blue square number three. Block B has one medium black square and a medium yellow square. Below the medium yellow square there is the medium black square. Block C has a medium blue square. | Which object is above a medium black square? the medium blue square that is in block C or medium blue square number three? | Medium blue square number three | [
"The medium blue square that is in block c",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
Two boxes, called one and two exist. A medium green apple and a medium orange apple are in box one. The medium green apple is to the north of and a medium yellow apple is south of the medium orange apple. Box one covers the medium yellow apple. The medium orange apple is to the north of another medium yellow apple. Box one has medium yellow apple number two. The thing which was south of the medium orange apple is to the south of and touches medium yellow apple number two. Within box two is box one. A medium orange apple is inside and touching box two. | What is the position of medium yellow apple number two regarding box two?
* tpp
* left
* po
* far
* below
* ntpp
* front | ntpp | [
"tpp",
"left",
"po",
"far",
"below",
"front"
]
| spartun |
There are three blocks, A, B and C. One medium blue square, a medium black square and one medium yellow square are in block A. The medium blue square is below the medium black square and the medium yellow square. It is touching the bottom edge of this block.. The medium black square is below the medium yellow square. Above block A we have block B which contains a medium yellow square. To the right of block A there is block C with a medium yellow square in it. | What is to the right of the black thing? a medium yellow square that is in block A or a medium yellow square that is in block C? | Medium yellow square that is in block c | [
"Medium yellow square that is in block a",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
It 's only nine and I am already bored . Today I am going to celebrate a belated birthday ... that should be interesting . I have an essay due that I have n't started . I planned on doing it all today but then again I was smart enough to forget my movie and text book . | Why is the person celebrating this event ?
A: It 's the anniversary of their inception into the world .
B: It 's the anniversary of their marriage .
C: None of the above choices .
D: It 's the anniversary of their hiring .
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
]
| cosmos |
which one of these items might have been a flower at some point?
a. A quartz stone in a ring
b. A bowl of chicken soup
c. An apple in the fridge
d. A piece of cake
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
]
| openbookqa |
|
A medium red hexagon is in a block called HHH. Block HHH covers a medium grey hexagon. To the south of and touches the red object there is the medium grey hexagon. Another block called LLL with a medium purple hexagon is within block HHH. North of a medium grey hexagon there is the purple thing. The medium grey hexagon is covered by block LLL. | Do all blocks contain the red thing?
- Yes
- No | No | [
"Yes"
]
| spartun |
T is sitting at the upper left position to U. C is positioned above T and to the right. | What is the relation of the agent C to the agent T?
* right
* upper-left
* upper-right
* lower-left
* overlap
* above
* below
* lower-right
* left | upper-right | [
"right",
"upper-left",
"lower-left",
"overlap",
"above",
"below",
"lower-right",
"left"
]
| stepgame |
B and T are parallel, and T is below B. A is on the same vertical plane directly above D. W and L are side by side with W on the top and L at the bottom. Q is directly below O. The object D is positioned below and to the left of the object B. L is over there with T below. G is sitting at the lower right position to R. R is over there and P is directly above it. A is positioned below P and to the right. G is on the top of O and is on the same vertical plane. | What is the relation of the agent R to the agent T?
1) above
2) left
3) upper-left
4) right
5) upper-right
6) below
7) lower-right
8) lower-left
9) overlap
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7",
"8",
"9"
]
| stepgame |
M: Hi, Lucy! I made a telephone call to you at five this afternoon. But nobody answered it. What were you doing then?
W: Oh, sorry. My parents and I were out shopping then. We bought some apples and eggs. | What did Lucy get yesterday afternoon?
1) Some chicken.
2) Some rich.
3) Some apples and eggs.
| 3 | [
"1",
"2"
]
| dream |
Randomly picked one of those quizzes off from facebook . Anonymous please : ) WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF I died : I kissed you : I fell : I lived next door to you : I showed up at ur house unexpectedly : I was murdered : I cried : I was hospitalized : WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT MY Personality : Eyes : Hair : Family : Smile : Face : WOULD YOU Keep a secret if i told you one ? Hold my hand ? Study with me ? Cook for me ? | What is a plausible fact about me ?
* I just quit social media .
* I am annoyed by social media .
* I am active on Facebook .
* I do n't like social media . | I am active on Facebook . | [
"I just quit social media .",
"I am annoyed by social media .",
"I do n't like social media ."
]
| cosmos |
J is below and to the right of P. Q is on the top of J and is on the same vertical plane. F is on the right and C is on the left. P is there and O is at the 10 position of a clock face. F is on the top and Q is at the bottom. | What is the relation of the agent O to the agent J?
- lower-right
- left
- overlap
- upper-right
- upper-left
- right
- lower-left
- above
- below | upper-left | [
"lower-right",
"left",
"overlap",
"upper-right",
"right",
"lower-left",
"above",
"below"
]
| stepgame |
Scrooge looked around him angrily. It was Christmas and his only friend Jacob Marley, had been dead for seven years. What was there for him to celebrate? He listened with growing anger to the people calling out greetings in the street and _ his nephew Bob Cratchit, who was just ready to go home. "Merry Christmas, uncle," called Bob as he hurried out of the door.
Scrooge sighed. He might just as well go to bed. Aware that he should not waste his candle, he quickly undressed and climbed into bed. But no sooner had he done so than the ghost of Marley, covered in chains, appeared. "What's the matter, Jacob?" he asked. "There are the chains I made in my life," answered the ghost. "I'm forced to wander around with no rest and no peace. I have come here to warn you that if you do not change, this too will be your fate. You will be visited by three spirits. Expect the first one tomorrow when the clock strikes one. Expect the second and the third on the following nights at the same hour." With that Marley vanished. "Nonsense!" he said and going back to bed, fell fast asleep.
When Scrooge awoke it was dark. The clock struck one. At the sound, light flashed into the room and there stood a young boy. "Who are you?" asked Scrooge in an unsteady voice. "I'm the spirit of Christmas past," replied the spirit. "Come with me." "Do you remember this?" he asked. Scrooge did. He heard the happy cries of people, and looking around he found himself, as he used to be, sitting on a chair and reading. It was a Christmas. Suddenly Scrooge watched his younger self joined in a band, dancing and laughing. "Strange," said the spirit, "that such little things should make people so happy." The ghost let him go and Scrooge sank down into a deep sleep.
When he awoke again the second night, the clock sounded one again. Before he doubted the second spirit already turned up. The fat and jolly spirit was smiling,"I'm the spirit of Christmas present."Again Scrooge grasped the spirit's hand and was transported to a small house filled with a number of children and their mother. "Why, it's my nephew Bob's house," cried Scrooge in astonishment. His surprise increased when the door opened and in came Bob carrying a small, sick boy, Tiny Tim. "Sit down," cried Bob to his family. "Let's have the best Christmas dinner!" They all began to eat eagerly. Scrooge watched at the happiness and contentment of his poor nephew's family. "A Merry Christmas to us all!" cried Bob. "God bless us everyone!" added Tiny Tim, who sat very close to his father and Bob held his thin hand tightly. "No, not for the uncle, but for you and the children. Nobody knows better than you how mean that man is." exclaimed Bob's wife. "Spirit," cried Scrooge. "Will Tiny Tim live?" "If the future remains the same," said the spirit, "there will be an empty chair next year." Again the spirit moved Scrooge away, and he fell asleep as he fell back into his bed.
The third night he woke and waited for the hour and the third spirit. This time the spirit didn't come in a flash of light but arrived quietly wearing a black cloth that covered its face and form. "I'm the spirit of Christmas that is to come." The spirit pointed and led him to a large stone. It was at the foot of a grave that was clearly neglected. Scrooge looked closer with trembling fingers and with horror read his own name on the stone. "Oh, spirit, no, no!" The spirit's finger remained steady pointing at the grave. "I will honour Christmas in my heart and try to keep it all the year," cried Scrooge in terror. He reached out to hold the spirit's hand, but it slipped away. Scrooge looked around him. he saw he was in his own bed with his own thing around him.
"I have learned from the past, present and the future," he rushed to the window and shouted to the boys below: "What day is it today?" "Why, it's Christmas Day," they replied in amazement. "Wonderful," cried Scrooge. He rushed to his office to wait for Bob. When he entered, Scrooge pretended to look angry. "Do you know what day it is, my boy?" he asked Bob. "I'm not going to stand for this any longer," he continued, "and so I'm going to raise your salary." Bob looked amazed. "A Merry Christmas, Bob," cried Scrooge slapping him on the back. "I want to help you and your family. Let's talk about it this very afternoon." | Which is TRUE according to the passage?
1. The third spirit showed Scrooge his well-cared-for grave.
2. There is more than one child in Bob's family.
3. Bob's son, Tiny Tim, died the next year.
4. Scrooge died the next year.
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| race |
Let’s rewind to January 2013 for a moment. It’s a sunny and warm day in Los Angeles—a bit of a weather shock to me after 11 years of Seattle’s cold and rain. I’ve been officially on the job in the web department for all of 12 hours. I’m sitting in a conference room at a big wooden table, surrounded by my new coworkers and team members in the Getty’s web group. A big monitor is displaying the prototype of the newly designed and almost-built Getty Iris. We’re discussing The Iris logo you see at the top of this page, its multiple iterations, and, quite frankly, the pain involved in trying to get it to look right.
Wait-wait-wait, let’s pause for a moment.
My name is Will Lanni. I’m a Web production specialist at the Getty, which is a complex way of saying I’m a developer and designer, which is a nice way of saying that I’m basically a “web monkey.” Before I started at the Getty, I worked as a partner in a small web design and development firm for several years. I had some experience working for the Getty—I built the Pacific Standard Time at the Getty site, the Pacific Standard Time Festival site, as well as the interactive Getty Impact map. And, at the time of my hiring, I was not only working on the new design and build of The Iris, due to go live in only a month, but also the soon-to-be-launched website for Pacific Standard Time Presents: Modern Architecture in L.A. So I wasn’t exactly new to projects at the Getty, even though I was a brand-spanking-new full-time employee.
OK. Now that you know who I am, let’s get back to that moment. The Iris logo, and the hair-pulling it was causing for all of us—which is a pretty good representation of the steps that Web projects go through as we move from idea, to execution, to setback, to solution. | How long has Will been in this field of work? | Many years | [
"He is very new to this field of work",
"One day",
"Not enough information"
]
| quail |
Tibet is among the most popular places for Chinese tourists. The number of travelers to Tibet has grown by 10% every year for a few years. Since July 1,2006, when the first train ran 1956 kilometers from Xining to Lhasa, more and more people have been going to Tibet.
The train stops at several famous places along the way, such as Qinghai Lake, Kunlun Mountain, and the Potala Palace. Passengers can also enjoy many activities during the journey, like Tibetan dancing and Karaoke.
On the train, passengers can have tea, eggs and noodles for breakfast, and fried chicken and green vegetables for lunch and dinner. Unlike most Chinese trains which have open - hole toilets, this one has special toilets which can collect the waste. There is also a special rubbish system in the train that keeps the environment clean. All the windows on the train can protect people from the bright sunlight. TV and electrical sockets for computers and mobile phones can be found on the train.
Because there isn't much oxygen there, trains will have oxygen masks for those who need _ . It makes passengers feel more comfortable when they have enough oxygen on the famous "roof of the world". There are also doctors on the train to make sure that all of the travelers are safe. | The train is unlike most Chinese trains except its _ .
* windows
* sockets
* toilets
* rubbish | rubbish | [
"windows",
"sockets",
"toilets"
]
| race |
Robins will often devour
a: Rocks
b: Wood
c: Glue
d: Grasshoppers
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
]
| openbookqa |
|
Bit by bit, the sand dust that fills the sky is dying down. The blue sky and the burning sun once again hang over the desert.
He is on the road, driving his beat-up yellow cab. The sides of the road are littered with damaged vehicles. Masses of smoke in the distance tell him that a war is being dragged on throughout his country.
It's a fine day despite the choking heat. Not a breath of wind is blowing.
A group of vehicles are traveling towards him, carrying many passengers. The scene reminds him of the market days in this country when crowds of trucks transport folks to the markets; the only difference is, this time, they are not trucks, but tanks, carrying foreigners, guns in hand. He stares at them. They stare back. So they pass by one another.
"The damned war!" he whispers bitterly. Two days ago, a bomb fell on the market in front of his house, destroying nearly everything in sight. He survived by luck. He decided then and there that he would give up this cab business. This will be his final run. After this, he will leave this place together with his wife and children.
"Shala and my children, we'll soon meet each other again, after I'm done here." He turns his head to take a glance at a photo of his wife and children. The glass on the frame is broken, but their smiles in the picture do not fail to provide him with the only comfort that he has.
Shortly he arrives at a checkpoint. Tanks sit by the side of the road, the sight of which sends a marked coldness through his backbone. A bunch of soldiers armed to the teeth stand by. A foreign soldier signals him to stop. He calms himself down and pulls over. During the past few days, nearly no civilian vehicles come out of the capital city, his car being the only one on roads.
A few foreign soldiers come up to him, one, two, three, four, five. The leader bends over to have a look at the old car, then at him. "Where do you come from and where are you going?" With a smile on his face, he answers with a broken speech in the tongue that the soldier can understand, "Sir, I come from the capital. I'm leaving that place because it is a very dangerous place to be, with the war and everything."
While talking, he hands a cigarette over to the soldier, then lights it up for him.
"When will the war end?" he asks.
"It won't take long. We'll soon give all of you in the capital the true freedom." The soldier breathes a deep mouthful. He seems to have spotted the photo in the car, "The cigarette is not bad at all. Are those your wife and kids? I have two of my own, roughly the same age."
"Oh, yes, they are mine and they are constantly on my mind. They left the city a bit earlier, and I'm on my way to be reunited with them. Perhaps I'm never coming back. Driving a cab around during war times is too dangerous. I'm giving up the business." He looks at the soldier, still smiling.
"After we overthrow your dictator , you won't have that to worry about. You can come back and pick up your life again." The soldier is leaning on the door of the car. It is perhaps the first time in many days that he has seen a happy face among the local people. It cheers him up.
"Maybe, but I have to go to see my family. If you would pay us a visit, my wife will prepare a good meal for all of you. _ "
"Can't make it. We're on duty. Give our regards to your wife and kids." The soldier is a bit excited, thinking maybe quite some locals have open arms for them after all. "Oh, yes, I almost forgot. The south is battle-infected. Where is your family?"
Still smiling, he picks up the broken picture frame, presses a kiss on the photo, then turns around, staring into the eyes of that soldier, not quite himself from excitement, and the other foreign soldiers holding guns. Words drop out of his lips slowly but firmly:
"Paradise."
Perhaps the last thing he sees is the confused, fearful, twisted expression on the face of that soldier, and the cigarette end dropping from his fingers.
Then he pushes the button. | According to the passage, the man's wife _ .
* has already been killed by the bomb
* has managed to escape to another city
* must be the only comfort to the man
* is really good at cooking local food | has already been killed by the bomb | [
"has managed to escape to another city",
"must be the only comfort to the man",
"is really good at cooking local food"
]
| race |
We have two blocks, A and B. Block A is above B. Block A contains one big yellow square. Block B has two small yellow squares. This block also contains a medium yellow square. It is to the right of a big blue triangle. The big blue triangle is touching the bottom edge of this block. Above small yellow square number two and the big blue triangle is small yellow square number one. | What is above the blue object? a medium object that is touching the right edge of a block or a big yellow square? | Big yellow square | [
"Medium object that is touching the right edge of a block ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
Today, people all over the world are moving out of small villages in the country to go and live in big, noisy cities. They are moving from the peaceful hills, mountains, fields, rivers and streams of the countryside to the busy world of streets, buildings, traffic and crowds. This movement from rural areas to urban areas has been going on for over two hundred years.
In many countries, the main reason people come to live in towns and cities is work. After one or two large factories have been built in or near a town, people come to find work, and soon an industrial area begins to grow. There is usually _ nearby, too. The families of these workers need schools, hospitals and shops, so many people come to live in the area to provide these services and a city grows.
In every major city in the world, there is a business district where the big companies have their main offices. In the United States, this area is usually in the city center downtown. It is here that you can see many huge skyscrapers and office blocks. The people who work here often travel a long way to work each day. Many of them live in the suburbs of the city, far away from the industrial area and the city center. Some suburbs are very pleasant, with nice houses and big gardens. There are usually parks for children to play in and large department stores where you can buy all you need.
But what is the future of the big cities? Will they continue to get bigger and bigger? Perhaps not. Some major cities have actually become smaller in the last ten years, and it is quite possible that one day we will see people moving out of the major cities and back into smaller towns and villages. | Why do people move to live in cities or towns?
1: Because they mainly want to find work there.
2: Because they like noisy life better than peaceful life.
3: Because they can live more comfortably there.
4: Because they are sure of having a better life there.
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| race |
There exist three boxes, named DDD, EEE and JJJ. A midsize white dimond is covered by box DDD. Box DDD contains a large orange rectangle. Disconnected from box EEE is this box. To the south of this box there is box EEE with a tiny orange rectangle and a tiny green oval. A midsize green dimond and a midsize green rectangle are within this box. To the south of the midsize green rectangle is the midsize green dimond. Behind the midsize green rectangle there is the tiny orange rectangle. The tiny green oval is behind the midsize green dimond. A midsize orange rectangle is within box JJJ. To the north of a tiny orange rectangle there is this shape. Box JJJ has the tiny orange rectangle. | Are all shapes to the north of EEE?
a] Yes
b] No
| b | [
"a"
]
| spartun |
There exist three boxes, called one, two and three. Box two contains box three. A medium green apple and a medium yellow apple are within box one. Box one has another medium green apple and covers another medium green apple. Medium green apple number two are to the north of medium green apple number one and medium green apple number three.The medium yellow apple touches medium green apple number one. Medium green apple number one is to the north of this fruit and touches medium green apple number two. Box two contains a medium yellow apple and covers a medium green apple. Box three covers an orange apple. | Where is medium green apple number two regarding medium green apple number one?
A) near
B) tpp
C) above
D) front
E) po
F) tppi
G) far
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G"
]
| spartun |
There are three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block B is to the left of A and block A is above C. Block A has a medium black square. Block B contains one big yellow square. And block C contains three big blue squares. There is also one big blue circle touching the right edge of this block. There is also a small blue square touching the right edge of this block. It is below and to the right of big blue square number three. Above and to the left of the blue shape which is below big blue square number three is big blue square number two. It is near to big blue square number three. | What is below the black square? a small blue thing that is touching the right edge of a block or a big yellow square? | Small blue thing that is touching the right edge of a block | [
"Big yellow square ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
International Studies (BA)
Key features
*Recognizes the "global community"
* Has close connections with practical research
* Much of the teaching is done in small discussion groups
About the course
The course gives you chances to know great power politics between nation states. It will provide more space to study particular issues such as relationship among countries in the European Union, third world debt, local and international disagreement, and the work of such international bodies as the United Nations, the European Union, NATO, and the World Bank.
The course puts theories into the working of the international system with close attention to particular countries. You will also have a better knowledge of methods of solving the international problems.
Related courses
*BA (Hons) Community Management * BA (Hons) Public Policy and Management
Employment possibilities
*International organizations * International business
Earth Science (BSc)
Key features
* Based on key courses and the latest research findings
*Pays much attention to practical skills
*Offers chances for fieldwork
About the course
The demand for natural resources is becoming an increasingly serious problem for the future of mankind. Graduates in Earth Science will play an important role in meeting this demand, and in knowing the meaning of using the natural resources.
The course covers geography and geology. You will carry out fieldwork in the UK and possibly overseas, and a research in an area of interest to you in the final year.
Related courses
BSc (Hons) Geography; BSc (Hons) Geology
Employment possibilities
Mineral , oil, water or other related engineering industries. | International Studies is a course in _
1: international business
2: international systems
3: international bodies
4: international politics
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
I want the .mp3 ) , and there has got to be something wrong with the Limewire here in the third world . Like with so many other songs I wanted to acquire using it , it did n't want to give me the song a few weeks ago , then like Grace , it finally gave in tonight / this morning . I love the song . Grace herself could n't fully understand why it reminds her of me . " Maybe it 's the lyrics " , she said . | What may happen after the mp3 player would not download the song ?
A) It stays the same and can not download music .
B) It stops working all together .
C) It keeps not working .
D) It may start working and download the song
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
]
| cosmos |
Celebrities have become a powerful influence on some people because of their social position and their economic situation.
First, some people admire and imitate stars because they allow themselves to be influenced by the media. Television, radio, and magazines invade the lives of audience with a variety of shows, information, and publications about stars and their lives. For instance, Britney Spears has become the target of paparazzi . In May, Britney appeared at the front page of the most popular magazines revealing that she married her best friend in Vegas, Nevada. Media also invade stars' lives because reporters know they can get high profits from readers who buy and follow their favorite artists' news.
Second, some mad audiences imitate their celebrities for their lack of confidence. Some people who are shy and lack personality may find that imitating others will cause a good impression. For example, my cousin Jenny, who lacks a social life because of her introverted personality, believes that acting and dressing like Jennifer Lopez will make her popular in high school.
Finally, several fans of stars imitate them because of peer pressure. Since my niece's girl friends formed an Antonio Banderas' fan club, she had also joined the group. Although she wasn't a huge fan of his, now she collects most of Banderas' possessions. In fact, when I asked Arianna, my niece, why she was part of Banderas' fan club, she replied with a doubtful tone that she did not wish to be rejected by the other teens.
In conclusion, it is true that celebrities play spectacular roles in their performances in Hollywood, which entertains many people all over the world; however, modern celebrities influence the audience to the point where their fans admire and try to imitate their lives. | Arianna joined the Antonio Banderas' fan club to _ .
A: seek encouragement from the star
B: be accepted by other teens
C: become a real fan of the star
D: learn more about the star
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
]
| race |
Guide dogs are a big help to blind people. A guide dog helps its owner cross the street and do many other things. But it is not easy to become a guide dog. Here's what a dog must do to get the job:
1. When the dog is very young, trainers watch the dog to make sure it is friendly and quiet.
2. For one year, the dog goes to live with a testing family. The family teaches the dog some simple words, like "Sit!" and "Stay!"
3. Then the dog goes to school, where trainers teach the dog to lead a person. The dog must learn to _ cars and other dangers in the street or in the neighborhood.
4. The trainers take the dog into town to practice going into stores and banks.
5. If the dog has done well at school, it is ready to meet his blind owner. Now they will work as a team. | The story is probably written to _ .
a. explain how guide dogs are trained
b. tell people to get pet dogs
c. help blind people find the right pet
d. compare dogs with other pets
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
]
| race |
So I ' m not sure how to even write this post because the weekend ? Wow . There was a lazy afternoon of hanging out in my hotel room after I arrived , and then a yummy Italian dinner and walking around Dupont Circle . There was fro - yo and hanging out at Jess and Torsten 's apartment . | Why did they have a lazy afternoon ?
- They were unable to sleep the night before .
- None of the above choices .
- They had been traveling beforehand .
- They were feeling full from their meal . | They had been traveling beforehand . | [
"They were unable to sleep the night before .",
"None of the above choices .",
"They were feeling full from their meal ."
]
| cosmos |
The Common Loon is a migratory bird that winters in warmer regions and returns to its breeding lakes in the spring. Typically, only one pair of loons occupies a single lake. Breeding pairs in search of breeding territory either occupy a vacant lake or take over an already occupied one. Surprisingly, almost half the time, returning loons choose to intrude on a territory already occupied by another pair of loons and attempt to oust its residents. This happens even when there are vacant lakes nearby that are perfectly suitable breeding territories. | Which one of the following, if true, most helps to explain the surprising behavior described above?
A. Loons that intrude on an occupied breeding territory are successful in ousting its residents about half the time.
B. Loons frequently determine that a lake is a suitable breeding territory by observing the presence of a breeding pair there.
C. Contests for occupied breeding territory may be initiated either by male loons or by female loons.
D. Lakes that are perfectly suitable for loon breeding have fish for food, a site for a nest, and a sheltered area to rear chicks.
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
]
| reclor |
M: Hello, Ms Thomas. What can I do for you?
W: Well, I've been having bad stomach pains lately, doctor.
M: Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. How long have you been having them?
W: Just in the last few weeks. I get a very sharp pain about an hour after having meals.
M: I see. Do you get this after every meal?
W: Let me think. No, it's usually in the afternoon, after lunch.
M: Well, what do you have for lunch?
W: Oh, I mostly just have a quick hamburger and rush back to the office. We're very busy at the moment.
M: Well, I don't think it's a serious thing. Maybe you eat too quickly. It's bad for your health.
W: My husband is always telling me that.
M: Anyway, I'll give you something for it and see what happens. Take the medicine three times a day.
W: After meals or before?
M: After eating.
W: Thank you, doctor.
M: You're welcome. | When does the woman get a pain in stomach?
1: About an hour before she has eaten.
2: Just when she begins to eat.
3: About an hour after she has eaten.
| 3 | [
"1",
"2"
]
| dream |
A hare was very popular with the other animals who all said they were her friends. But one day she heard the hounds getting close and hoped to escape them with the help of her many friends. So, she went to the horse, and asked him to carry her away from the hounds on his back. But he refused, because he had important work to do for his master. He felt sure that all her other friends would come to help her.
She then came to the bull, and hoped that he would _ the hounds with his horns .The bull replied," I am very sorry, but I have an appointment with a lady; but I feel sure that our friend , the goat, will do what you want." The goat, however, feared that his back might do her some harm if he took her upon it, The sheep, she felt sure, was the proper friend to ask for help.
So she went to the sheep and told him the situation. The sheep replied, "Another time , my dear friend. I do not like to have anything to do with it , as hounds have been known for eating sheep as well as hares."
The hare then went, as a last hope, to the calf ,who regretted that be was unable to help her , as did not like to take the responsibility upon himself. By this time the hounds were quite near, and the hare started to run and luckily escaped. | What happened to the hare one day?
* The horse carried her away on his back.
* The goat hurt her when taking her upon his back.
* Her enemy came near and she was in danger.
* She had an argument with her friend,the bull. | The goat hurt her when taking her upon his back. | [
"The horse carried her away on his back.",
"Her enemy came near and she was in danger.",
"She had an argument with her friend,the bull."
]
| race |
Jenny,
I often think if I am as important to you as you are to me.
We had an unhappy time yesterday. I really felt sad after it and almost apologized to you. However,you could still laugh and talk with others like nothing had happened. I suddenly realized that I was not that important to you. You didn't even realize that I was angry and sad. What's more,you even forgot my birthday this year.
Goodbye,my friend. I have closed my feeling toward you. It is sad to say goodbye,my friend. But it is meaningless for us to be friends any longer.
Lucy
Dear Lucy,
I'm sorry that I hurt you so much yesterday. But here is something I really need to tell you. I never thought the quarrel we had yesterday was as serious as you thought. I just felt tired and didn't feel like going shopping. Susan and Lily are also my good friends. I couldn't pretend not seeing them when they passed by. I also couldn't let them know I was blue because of the quarrel. I didn't want them to feel sad just because I was sad. I'm your best friend,but I don't want to be your only friend. I don't want to be with you all the time because sometimes I need to have my own time. I want to spend some time with my other friends and my brother. Please try to make more friends. You will feel much happier if you have more friends. And remember,I'm your best friend forever!
Jenny | In the letter,Jenny suggests Lucy should _ .
* leave her alone
* spend more time with her family
* make more friends
* make friends with Susan and Lily | leave her alone | [
"spend more time with her family",
"make more friends",
"make friends with Susan and Lily"
]
| race |
Какво е старото име на Варна:
a) Хемус
b) Одесос
c) Хелус
| b | [
"a",
"c"
]
| reasoning_bg |
|
It was a winter morning,just a couple of weeks before Christmas of 2005. While most people were warming up their cars,Trevor,my husband,had to get up early to ride his bike four kilometers away from home to work. On arrival,he parked his bike outside the back door as he usually does. After putting in 10 hours of labor, he returned to find his bike gone.
The bike,a black Kona 18 Speed,was our only transport. Trevor used it to get to work,putting in 60-hour weeks to support his young family. And the bike was also used to get foods, saving us from having to walk along long distances from where we live.
I was so sad that someone would steal our bike that I wrote to the newspaper and told them our story. Shortly after that,several people in our area offered to help. One wonderful stranger even bought a bike,then called my husband to pick it up. Once again my husband had a way to get to and from his job. It really is an honor that a complete stranger would go out of their way for someone they have never met before.
People say that a smile can be passed from one person to another,but acts of kindness from strangers are even more so. This experience has had a spreading effect in our lives because it made us believe more in the beauty of humanity as a whole. And it has influenced us to be more mindful of ways we,too,can share with others. No matter how big or how small,an act of kindness shows that someone cares. And the results can last forever. | Why was the bike so important to the couple?
* They used it for work and daily life.
* It was a nice Kona 18 Speed.
* The man's job was bike racing.
* It was their only possessions . | They used it for work and daily life. | [
"It was a nice Kona 18 Speed.",
"The man's job was bike racing.",
"It was their only possessions ."
]
| race |
Mr. and Mrs. Green had different ideas about where to go that weekend. Mrs. Green wanted to go to Florida to see her sister, but Mr. Green didn't want to go there. He wanted to go to Maine. "Maine is a little cold," said Mrs. Green. "I like swimming, but the water in Maine is usually not warm enough." "Florida's too far," said Mr. Green. " We don't have enough time to drive there. It'll take us more than two days."
Just then, the phone rang. Mr. Green answered the phone. It was Mr. Green's mother. "Please come in the shortest time. I need help. I'm calling from the hospital in Boston."
They stopped their talking, and in no time they both went away. | Where was Mr. Green's mother?
A) In Boston.
B) At home.
C) In Maine.
D) In Florida.
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
]
| race |
Singing and dancing are a common phenomenon among all human clan tribes, and the great advantage it has created is to enable the population to maintain unity, resolve various internal disputes, and be able to defend their territory more effectively. | For the above conclusions to be true, which of the following must be added as a premise?
- Singing and dancing have the effect of making all participants gradually forget the conflicts with others and get along peacefully.
- Singing and dancing have the emotional and exciting effect of mobilizing all participants
- Singing and dancing have the effect of forgetting class differences and hierarchical relationships among all participants
- Singing and dancing are psychologically soothing and can make all participants forget about reality | Singing and dancing have the effect of making all participants gradually forget the conflicts with others and get along peacefully. | [
"Singing and dancing have the emotional and exciting effect of mobilizing all participants",
"Singing and dancing have the effect of forgetting class differences and hierarchical relationships among all participants",
"Singing and dancing are psychologically soothing and can make all participants forget about reality"
]
| logiqa |
Network neutrality means that, to the extent permitted by law, all Internet users can access network content, operate applications, access devices, and select service providers according to their choices. This principle requires network operators to treat all Internet content and access equally. To prevent it from controlling the priority of data transmission in the interests of commerce, and to ensure the "neutrality" of network data transmission. | According to the above definition, which of the following violates the principle of net neutrality?
* A mailbox has a contract with a network operator, so it is faster to use the mailbox when the network is congested
* A network operator uses technical means to block websites with fraudulent nature
* Some pictures of a website are only accessible to registered users
* A network operator collects broadband usage fees from subscribers | A mailbox has a contract with a network operator, so it is faster to use the mailbox when the network is congested | [
"A network operator uses technical means to block websites with fraudulent nature",
"Some pictures of a website are only accessible to registered users",
"A network operator collects broadband usage fees from subscribers"
]
| logiqa |
There are three blocks, named HHH, LLL and KKK. Block HHH has a large red pentagon and covers a medium red star. Block LLL with a medium red pentagon is below, disconnected from and to the right-hand side of this block. This block covers a large red star. A large purple star and a little grey hexagon are inside and touching block KKK. To the right of a medium grey hexagon is the large purple star. Block KKK has the medium grey hexagon. A little red star is within this block. The medium grey hexagon is to the right-hand side of and the little grey hexagon is under the little red star. | What is the position of the large red pentagon relative to the medium red pentagon?
1) behind
2) ntpp
3) right
4) front
5) tppi
6) left
7) below
| 6 | [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"7"
]
| spartun |
Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children (MGHfC) have invented a new term that describes dangers associated with cigarette smoke: third-hand smoke. Study results published in January, 2009 discuss how third-hand smoke is especially dangerous for children.
Have you ever walked into a room that had the smell of cigarette smoke, regardless of the fact that a fan was moving the air and no one was smoking at the time? This is what researchers are calling third-hand smoke -- and it represents the poisonous deposits that are left behind long after a cigarette is put out.
Cigarette smoke contains gases and small particles that are deposited on every surface it comes in contact with, for example, the smoker's hair and clothing, or the environment the cigarette was smoked in. It's dangerous for young children who may crawl on polluted surfaces. Third-hand smoke is a serious health risk for our kids, especially those who live in the homes of smokers.
Jonathan Winickoff, lead author of the study, explains, "When you come into contact with your baby, even if you're not smoking at the time, he or she comes in contact with those poisons. And if you breast-feed, the poisons will transfer to your baby in your breast milk." Winickoff adds however, that nursing a baby if you're a smoker is still a better choice than bottle-feeding.
Researchers involved in the study also surveyed more than 1,500 families in an effort to learn about adult attitudes regarding the danger third-hand smoke represents to their children and how that might affect smoking in the home.
Approximately 95 percent of nonsmokers and 84 percent of smokers believe that secondhand smoke is dangerous for children.
On the issue of whether third-hand smoke threatens the health of children, 65 percent of nonsmokers and 43 percent of smokers felt that third-hand smoke harms kids. When asked about rules regarding smoking in the home, approximately 88 percent of nonsmokers said they don't allow smoking, while only 27 percent of smokers forbid smoking in the home.
However, both non-smokers and smokers who felt that third-hand smoking was harmful to children's health were more inclined to restrict smoking in their homes. | The study led by Jonathan Winickoff focused on _ .
- the terrible smell of cigarette smoke
- bad influences long after a cigarette is smoked
- third-hand smoke and secondhand smoke
- the bad effects of smoking on common people | the terrible smell of cigarette smoke | [
"bad influences long after a cigarette is smoked",
"third-hand smoke and secondhand smoke",
"the bad effects of smoking on common people"
]
| race |
Not only was Sherry a colleague she was also a mentor to me for the past two years . I called , emailed , received further training or went to lunch with her several times and each time she encouraged me in the work I do in the Insomnia clinic . We talked a few times about the possibility of working together , she was thinking of expanding and maybe opening an eastside clinic . | What is the reason regarding my urge to go out and talk with Sherry ?
* I want us to eat together .
* I want to work with her .
* I want her to be my girlfriend .
* I want to become better than her . | I want to work with her . | [
"I want us to eat together .",
"I want her to be my girlfriend .",
"I want to become better than her ."
]
| cosmos |
Short Skirts Are Out!
After decades of skimpy skirts and sleeveless tops on game days, some schools in the US are saying cheerleader uniforms will have to meet stricter dress codes when they are worn in class.
In Lake County, Florida, cheerleaders with uniforms too skimpy for the code are being asked to wear long shorts or trousers under their skirts and a T-shirt under the sleeveless tops, according to a district memo. Principals at two of Lake's eight high schools - Leesburg and Lake Minneola - are not allowing the outfits in school at all.
Michelle Thomas, a cheerleader at Leesburg High School, was disappointed when she learned she couldn't wear her outfit to school on game days.
"It shows that we're a team just like all the other sports," she said.
But the school administrators did not agree. "During the educational portion of the day, they have to meet the dress code just like every other student," said school board chairwoman Debbie Stivender, who ordered the staff to bring the outfits into line with the dress code.
Bare midriffs are banned across the state by the Florida High School Athletic Association, but no state rules mention cheerleader miniskirts. Sheila Noone, a spokeswoman for cheerleading uniform company Varsity Brands, says the outfits haven't become more revealing over the last 10 years. She says that the short skirts are designed to help the girls jump and kick.
"Cheerleading is athletic," Noone said. "There's a lot of jumping, so you won't want a knee-length skirt that might hamper a tie touch."
Most cheerleaders were sad to hear the news, but say they'll follow the rules. Even male cheerleaders, whose pants and tops meet dress codes, chose not to wear their outfits to show unity.
"I understanding, because they are kind of short," said Holly Bishop, 14, a Lake Minneola High School cheerleader, about her miniskirt. "It would have been really, really cool to wear them to school." | According to the new dress codes for cheerleaders in some American schools, _ .
- bare midriffs are banned
- cheerleading miniskirts are banned
- cheerleaders have to make their uniforms less revealing
- cheerleader uniforms have switched from skirts to trousers | cheerleader uniforms have switched from skirts to trousers | [
"bare midriffs are banned",
"cheerleading miniskirts are banned",
"cheerleaders have to make their uniforms less revealing"
]
| race |
Two boxes, called DDD and EEE exist in the image. A large oval is inside and touching and a tiny white dimond is within box DDD. Box DDD cover a midsize orange dimond and a midsize green oval. To the south of and disconnected from this box there is box EEE with a midsize orange rectangle. In front of this box is box DDD. A midsize green oval is covered by box EEE. | Is the large object in front of a box?
- Yes
- No | Yes | [
"No"
]
| spartun |
Two boxes, called DDD and EEE exist. Box DDD contain a midsize green rectangle and a midsize white rectangle. A midsize orange rectangle is to the south of and the midsize white rectangle touches the midsize green rectangle. Box DDD covers the midsize orange rectangle. To the north of the object that was south of the midsize green rectangle is the midsize white rectangle. Box EEE with a midsize orange rectangle and a midsize white rectangle has box DDD. Another midsize orange rectangle is inside and touching this box. North of the midsize white rectangle is midsize orange rectangle number one. Midsize orange rectangle number two is to the south of this shape. | Where is the midsize green rectangle relative to the midsize orange rectangle covered by DDD?
a) tppi
b) below
c) po
d) behind
e) above
f) left
g) ntppi
| e | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"f",
"g"
]
| spartun |
Wendy Gallegos writes "concer" on the board. One of her students raises her hand.
"Ms. Gallegos, you should have written 'conocer' instead," she said, referring to the Spanish verb for "to know."
Gallegos looks at the board, smiles and quickly erases her mistake.
"You see, I have taught you so well, you pick up on my mistakes," she said with a laugh.
To Gallegos, the scene in her classroom is typical of the children she teaches. Gallegos teaches high school Spanish. She became part of their lives and families for three years. She is willing to help her children succeed. After a couple of years, Gallegos' class becomes like home. Gallegos' Spanish class is taught mostly in English in sixth grade. By the time the students are eighth-graders, they are speaking fewer words of English and more of Spanish during the 50-minute classes.
"My goal is to get my kids to say something in Spanish every day," she said, "I want them to be able to talk to me. That's why I help them, I praise them, I recognize them when they do good work. And we have fun. _ .''
If a student needs help, Gallegos offers the student a "lifesaver," which is help from a classmate. The lifesaver gets a piece of candy as a reward. As the students said: "Gallegos' class is anything but boring." It is because of Gallegos' efforts and determination that she is the teacher who they think is most deserving of one of Collier County's Golden Apple Awards.
"I don't teach a subject, I teach kids. This is what I was born to do," Gallegos said. | What made Gallegos get Golden Apple Award?
1. Her determination in study.
2. Her interesting class.
3. Rewarding her students with prizes.
4. Her efforts made to teach kids.
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
]
| race |
G is positioned in the front right corner of V. | What is the relation of the agent V to the agent G?
A: lower-left
B: upper-left
C: above
D: overlap
E: right
F: upper-right
G: lower-right
H: left
I: below
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G",
"H",
"I"
]
| stepgame |
I always experienced guilt when I passed by without giving a coin or two to a beggar.
My conscience was pricked again on a tour of Venice in 2010. I had taken refuge from the crowds in a quiet canal-side cafe. Outside the cafe was an old woman kneeling on the ancient cobbled stones, begging. Steady streams of tourists were walking past her. A lone young back-packer stood away from the crowds drinking something, but I noticed he was also observing the woman.
A tourist group glanced at the woman and walked on. Another group of tourists arrived and, again, walked past her. The backpacker watched. Then, as I prepared to leave, I stopped at the sight of the backpacker stepping forward and placing some money in the woman's cup. He did this rather ostentatiously , just before the arrival of another tourist group. I watched as the leader of the group stopped and put some money in the cup. Having been shown the way, other tourists followed suit and added more coins to the woman's cup.
The young backpacker repeated this process in front of the next tour party going past. Once again, the subtle peer pressure worked on the tourists, who all added coins to the cup. His work done, the young man walked over to the old beggar woman, patted her shoulder and said, "I hope that helps a bit."
I don't know if the woman understood his English or realized what had just happened, but I did. I placed some money in the woman's cup and continued my travels, light-hearted after witnessing such an act of caring. | The backpacker placed some money in the woman's cup rather ostentatiously because _ .
A] he wanted the tourist group to follow him
B] he wanted to help the woman by himself
C] he wanted to stop the tourists by doing this
D] he wanted people to know that he was rich and kind
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
]
| race |
Personality, temperament, impulsiveness, scorching, psychological stress . . . The factors that determine "I am mine" are considered to depend on culture, environment, and choice, but they are all branded with genes. How abstract genetic tendencies translate into specific personality is the "last mile" that has not been run in genetics. It seems ridiculous that only a few genes can change our perception of ourselves. However, In history, this scene has been repeatedly performed. Every step we take in the path of understanding genes has caused a major change in human social worldview, values and behavior. Darwin s discovery of heredity and mutation has subverted Human beings' cognition of their own origins. With the deepening of research, people have gradually discovered that whether a gene "expresses" itself depends on acquired factors such as the environment. | The text is intended to explain:
a) Genes cannot decide everything by themselves
b) Personality depends on culture, environment and choice
c) Personality and temperament are branded with genes
d) Genetic research has caused major changes in human social worldviews, values and behaviors
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
]
| logiqa |
Hello, dear friends! I'm Jenny. Please look at this photo. The girl in red is me. I'm 13. I have a sister and two brothers. My sister, Linda, is 15. She likes red and green. She has two red rulers and a green pencil case. She also likes sports and she has a great sports collection. She has five baseballs, three basketballs and two volleyballs. The baseballs and basketballs are under her bed. The volleyballs are under her chair. . And she is in the baseball club.
My brothers are Alan and Tom. Alan is 14 and Tom is 8.Alan likes English very much, and he is in the English club. He has many English books and English tapes. But Tom only likes watching TV. He watches it every evening. | ?
1: Alan is in the baseball club.
2: Tom watches TV every afternoon.
3: Linda's pencil case is red.
4: Tom is the youngest of the four children.
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| race |
Historically, monetary systems have developed only in population centers with marketplaces. Through the fourth century B. C. , Mesopotamian cities engaged in trade, but had never had marketplaces. By that period, however, Greek cities all had marketplaces, or agorae. The Greek cities' agorae were centrally located and goods were traded there either for money or for commodities. | If all of the statements in the passage are true, then which one of the following must also be true?
A. In the fourth century b. c. , the greeks and the mesopotamians traded with each other.
B. The mesopotamian cities of the fourth century b. c. did not have monetary systems.
C. The development of monetary systems has historically led to the development of marketplaces.
D. In the fourth century b. c. , greek cities were the only population centers with monetary systems.
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
]
| reclor |
Most young boys like spending time on things like video games, superhero movies and sports, but Ken, a 9-year-old boy from the Philippines, is spending his free time trying to start an animal shelter for at-risk dogs.
In February, photos of Ken feeding dogs on the street circled the Internet and immediately attracted many people who wanted to help. "I feel sorry for the dogs with no owners while other dogs around the world are being pampered ," Ken tells Pet360 in an email. "It really wasn't fair. And they are really thin."
When Ken began feeding the dogs which had health problems, they would not let the boy come close. But after several feedings, the dogs warmed up to Ken and allowed the boy to help them. When animal lovers found out what Ken was doing, donations started to roll in, and Ken and his father were able to start a non-profit animal shelter called Happy Animals Club. The donations helped three dogs, Blackie, Brownie and White Puppy, receive high-quality canned food and treatment. After two months with Ken at Happy Animals Club, the dogs look like completely different animals and will be adopted soon.
In May, Ken and his father hiring a 10,000-square-foot lot , where Ken hopes to build a no-kill animal shelter to help more dogs in need. "I want the dogs to have a home, where they can have shelter, eat and have fun," says Ken.
Ken wants to save dogs from the city pound where most animals are put down. Right now, Ken doesn't have enough money to start the shelter. If you also want to save homeless dogs, you can visit the Happy Animals Club's website and offer some help. | Blackie, Brownie and White Puppy are given as examples to show that
A] dogs can become very friendly in the end
B] the donations can improve some dogs' lives
C] many dogs are waiting to be adopted
D] high-quality canned food is very important
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
]
| race |
"Developed and developing nations can learn from each other seeking a low-carbon economy. In terms of energy saving and green economy, China doesn't _ developed nations," said Zhou Changyi, director of the energy saving department of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
"While we can learn many aspects from developed nations, they also should learn something from us, such as water conservation," Zhou said in a speech during the new Path of China's Industrialization forum at the ongoing China International Industry Fair.
He said industrialized nations and China are dealing with different issues to fight climate change. The United Kingdom, for example, is concerned about transport, buildings and new energy in reducing carbon emissions. For China, the most urgent task is how to realize new type of industrialization and avoid mistakes that other countries made when they industrialized.
Swiss power and automation technology group ABB called for a stronger focus on product life-cycle assessment, or LCA, which is used to study the environmental impact of a product from the research and manufacturing stage through its usage and recycling.
Tobias Becker, head of ABB' s process automation division for North Asia and China, said LCA is an effective tool in helping manufacturing industries to reduce carbon emissions.
LCA shows that industrial customers should focus on a product's environmental impact throughout its life-cycle instead of on its initial investment.
Richard Hausmann, North East Asia CEO of Siemens, said, "The color of future industrialization is green. "
The Germany company recently announces that it wants to receive orders worth more than 6 billion Euros ( US 8. 8 billion) for intelligent power networks, Smart Grid, over the next five years. Siemens has set a 20 percent market share target for the global smart grid business.
A smart grid delivers electricity from suppliers to consumers using digital technology, advanced sensors specialized computers that save energy, reduce costs and increase reliability. The United States and China are considered the two biggest markets for smart grid. | _ about Smart Grid isn't mentioned in the text.
- Small in size
- Low-cost
- Energy-saving
- Security | Small in size | [
"Low-cost",
"Energy-saving",
"Security"
]
| race |
An old woman went out shopping last Tuesday. She came to a bank and saw a car near the door. A young man with dark glasses got out of it and went into the bank. She looked into the car and found some keys in it.
The man took a gun out of his pocket and said to the man in the bank, "Give me all the money." But the woman didn't see this. She went to the young man and put the keys in his hand, "My boy," she said, "Don't leave your keys in your car! Someone is going to steal it."
The young man looked at the old woman for a few minutes. Then he took his keys, ran out of the bank, got into his car and drove away quickly without taking any money. | The young left his keys _
- in his pocket
- in the car
- on the street
- in the bank | in his pocket | [
"in the car",
"on the street",
"in the bank"
]
| race |
Object A is above object P and to the right of it, too. K is to the top-left of Q. P is positioned below O and to the left. | What is the relation of the agent P to the agent K?
- upper-right
- lower-left
- above
- left
- below
- overlap
- lower-right
- right
- upper-left | upper-right | [
"lower-left",
"above",
"left",
"below",
"overlap",
"lower-right",
"right",
"upper-left"
]
| stepgame |
An online search of information instead of encyclopedia-type knowledge reserve is becoming a norm of knowledge production. Previously, knowledge storage methods that tried to store knowledge in the brain through individual memory, faced with infinite, including cloud computing The Internet way of storing information has been defeated without suspense. The Internet's replacement of human memory and the externalization of extraction have made people no longer a pure knowledge owner, but transformed into a new one. The creator and holder of knowledge-all classic knowledge accumulation are prepared to create and possess new knowledge. | What does this passage mean?
A) The memory function of the brain is no longer important in the internet age
B) Classic knowledge accumulation will be replaced by internet storage
C) Information technology has changed the way knowledge is accumulated and stored in the past
D) Cloud computing will make humans no longer the sole owners of knowledge
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
]
| logiqa |
Where would you put a ficus if you want to protect it from the rain?
- Arboretum
- Ground
- Apartment
- California
- Home | Apartment | [
"Arboretum",
"Ground",
"California",
"Home"
]
| commonsenseqa |
|
Deposition is caused by what?
* Venus wind
* Forceful gales
* Airplanes
* Eroding mentalities | Forceful gales | [
"Venus wind",
"Airplanes",
"Eroding mentalities"
]
| openbookqa |
|
Two blocks, named AAA and BBB exist in the image. A medium blue triangle and a medium black square are inside block AAA. Block AAA cover a medium black circle and a big black circle. The medium black square is near to the medium blue triangle. A big black square is to the north of the big black circle and is in front of this object. The big black square is inside and touching block AAA. This block is south of block BBB. Behind this block there is block BBB. A medium blue circle is inside this block. | What is the position of the medium blue circle relative to the triangle?
A) ntppi
B) right
C) left
D) above
E) below
F) ec
G) behind
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"E",
"F",
"G"
]
| spartun |
M: Could you help me translate the article into French?
W: Sorry, I'm busy now. Shall I do it tomorrow? | What can we learn about the woman?
1] She is a translator.
2] She can translate it into French.
3] She will be busy tomorrow.
| 2 | [
"1",
"3"
]
| dream |
First , in all the usual and expected places . When the case did n't turn up , we searched all the unusual and unexpected places . Still no case . We interrogated the kids , but none of them knew where it was . | How did we feel after trying to do what we tried to do ?
- We were happy to still have the case after all that .
- We were glad the case were n't stolen again after we did that .
- We were upset that we failed to find the case .
- We were glad to have found the case . | We were upset that we failed to find the case . | [
"We were happy to still have the case after all that .",
"We were glad the case were n't stolen again after we did that .",
"We were glad to have found the case ."
]
| cosmos |
There are many differing thoughts on the effectiveness of hypnosis as a kind of treatment. However, scientific studies seem to have concluded that hypnosis is not only a true kind of treatment but also highly effective. There have been a number of controlled studies in recent decades and they all seem to agree hypnosis most definitely does work. Within this essay I will discuss just two of many studies about hypnosis and how they show that hypnosis works.
In a study released in the Journal of Clinical Psychology to test the helpfulness of hypnosis in losing weight, 109 volunteers (ranging from the age of 17 to 67) completed a behavioral treatment either with or without the addition of hypnosis. The treatment took nine weeks and during return check-ups both eight months and two years after the treatment the people who used hypnosis showed a continued weight loss rate much higher than the people who didn't. Those who used hypnosis were much better at achieving their ideal weight goals.
In 2009, researchers at Hull University found that hypnosis had an influence on brain scans. This shows that hypnosis had an influence on brain activity that can be picked up on brain scans. This shows that hypnosis is not just a placebo treatment as some doubters claim it is. "Our study shows hypnosis is real," said British psychologist Dr. Michael Heap who was involved in the study. This piece of research shows that hypnosis works and also exactly how it works.
There are also studies proving that hypnosis works for pain relief, improving skin quality, improving confidence as well as helping with many other problems. If you've ever thought about using hypnosis but were not sure whether it would work for you, you should now have all the proof you need to use hypnosis with confidence. | The passage mentions the following possible effects of hypnosis except _ .
- shaping character
- helping losing weight
- easing pain
- improving skin quality | easing pain | [
"shaping character",
"helping losing weight",
"improving skin quality"
]
| race |
Dolphins are our friends. They can use tools to solve problems although they don't have hands. For example, scientists have ever found that a dolphin can make a shy eel come out of its hole with a dead fish.
Dolphins use different sounds to exchange information with each other. Scientists in Hawaii have developed a sign language to give instructions to dolphins, and the results are amazing. They find that dolphins not only understand the meaning of individual words, but also understand the importance of word order in a sentence.
Most animals enjoy playing -- but dolphins seem to like making their games as challenging as possible. On a beautiful day in 1997, scientists at a beach watched a little dog going into the sea and swimming towards the dolphins. To their surprise, the dolphins came up to the dog and then started throwing it into the air. The dog seemed to enjoy the "game" and continued playing with the dolphins for more than an hour.
Dolphins live in a very different world from ours, but they are very good at our "IQ tests" . For example, they will jump out of the water when they hear a whistle noise. They do this because they will get a fish as a prize.
There is still much to learn about these cute problem-solvers, but it is certain that watching a dolphin show is fun.
,. (5) | Why do the dolphins jump out of the water when they hear a whistle noise?
1. Because the dolphin keepers want them to come out.
2. Because they want to play with other dolphins.
3. Because they want to get a fish as a prize.
4. Because they enjoy playing on the water.
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
Due to fierce survival competition in its ecological area, the number of elderly elephants is decreasing year by year, and the survival rate of young elephants has also greatly increased. | Continue this way, it is foreseeable within two years
1] The number of older elephants will be less than the number of young elephants
2] Proportion of juvenile elephants will increase
3] The proportion of young elephants will decrease
4] The proportion of young elephants will increase
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
]
| logiqa |
H and V are in a vertical line with H on top. T and W are parallel, and T on the right of W. S is on the right and W is on the left. Z is on the same horizontal plane directly left to V. H is at S's 6 o'clock. T is south east of R. L is positioned up and to the right of D. The object Z is upper and slightly to the left of the object D. | What is the relation of the agent D to the agent V?
a. left
b. lower-right
c. lower-left
d. overlap
e. below
f. upper-right
g. right
h. above
i. upper-left
| e | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
]
| stepgame |
There is one box named one. This box has an orange apple. A medium yellow thing is covered by this box. The orange thing is over this thing. | Is an apple within all boxes?
A) Yes
B) No
| A | [
"B"
]
| spartun |
The following paragraphs each describe a set of three objects arranged in a fixed order. The statements are logically consistent within each paragraph.
A fruit stand sells three fruits: kiwis, oranges, and watermelons. The oranges are more expensive than the kiwis. The oranges are less expensive than the watermelons. | Which of the following is true?
- The kiwis are the second-most expensive.
- The oranges are the second-most expensive.
- The watermelons are the second-most expensive. | The oranges are the second-most expensive. | [
"The kiwis are the second-most expensive. ",
"The watermelons are the second-most expensive."
]
| logiclm |
It was a lovely shop but had all the same stock that the shop I worked in had . I seem to have lost any spark I had for jewellery making anymore . I left without buying anything and kept on strolling down the street . A few doors up there was a Christmas shop . | Where did I previously work ?
- A bank
- A restaurant
- A jewelry shop
- None of the above choices . | A jewelry shop | [
"A bank",
"A restaurant",
"None of the above choices ."
]
| cosmos |
After the moon phase where you can see nothing of the moon, what comes next?
a. The full moon
b. The last quarter
c. The first quarter
d. The half moon
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
]
| openbookqa |
|
Sitting on a chair all day in school can make anyone want to move around. So, more and more teachers are letting students have a ball. By sitting on exercise balls instead of chairs , teachers find students' posture and attention improve.
Dottie Pownall, a fifth-grade teacher in West Virginia, USA, has been using balls as chairs since December 2008. "The students love them", she says. Pownall took a survey of her students. She found that 80% of the students thought sitting on the balls helped them pay more attention to what they were learning.
The teacher, Pisa Witt, felt so strongly about the use of balls as chairs, she started Witt Fitt. This company encourages the use of the balls. And the company educates not only teachers but also students on how to use them. "Our products are used in 24 states, three provinces in Canada, Puerto Rico and Japan," says Witt, " Research shows that sitting on the balls makes them sit up straighter . You can slouch on a ball," says Witt, "but it feels bad." Because the students are moving, their blood increases. That carries more oxygen( ) to the brain , so the kids have more energy and can pay attention longer.
"Besides, they're fun." says Pownall. | How long has Dottie Pownall used the balls?
a: About four years.
b: Since he was a fifth-grade teacher.
c: In 2008.
d: Only one year.
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
]
| race |
San Francisco has many museums. You can visit one and learn something new. We have art, science, history and other special museums. Some museums are open every day. Some are only open on certain days. Many museums are expensive, and others are free. But some of the expensive ones have free days . Many museums have websites. The websites usually have information about the things you can see in the museums.
On a museum's website you can get information about ticket prices and free days. You can also know where the museum is and when it is open. Sometimes the information is on the first page, and it's very easy for you to find. But sometimes you have to click on the words like Visit Information, or About to find the information. That will be hard work for you. | San Francisco has many museums for you visit and _ .
1] learn something new
2] click on Information
3] play computer games
4] watch the movies
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
Recently we asked for people's opinions about paying students to encourage them to come to class and get higher scores on tests. Some American schools are doing this.
More of the people were against the idea than were for it.
Some people said paying students sends a message that money is the only reason they should study for. Steven from prefix = st1 /Chinasays students should study for knowledge. Money may make a difference in the short term, he says, but we should think about the long term.
Zhao Jing Tao, a college student in China, thought of an old saying. Paying students is like "drinking poison to end thirst"-- trying to solve a problem without thinking of the bad effects.
Dinh Minh Tuan from Vietnamsays rewards are important because they prepare students for the future life. But young children should get things they value more than money, like funny books, pens and film tickets.
There was a suggestion from South Korea that if rewards are necessary for learning,they could be gathered like a charity fund. This money could be used for a project designed by the students.
Francisco Mora from Colombiasays the city ofBogotapays parents, so children do not have to work until they finish their basic education. This, he says, has increased the number of students who come to public schools.
Teresa Finamore wrote: "I am an Italian teacher of math and science for students from eleven to fourteen. I think that it is wrong to pay students. Each student has to understand that going to school, he gets a wonderful chance to live better in the future and also at present."
Nelly Constant in France wonders, if young people get paid for studying, what will they expect from a job --a rocket to the moon?
Sergio Fernandes from Brazilsays paying students is not realistic. But Camillus Chiemela, a Nigerian living inGermany, feels it will help to make the education system better. Students' expectations will be much higher.
Naval from Russiaalso says yes to the idea: "We should at least get something for our time wasted. Because in my country students pay money to go to school or get good grades from teachers."
And Lucy Ding from Chinasays most Chinese students work hard for two reasons: their parents' expectations and pressure from teachers. She says getting rewards will become a good thing that will get students to work hard for themselves, for the things they hope to get. | What do Chinese students work hard for according to Lucy Ding?
* For themselves.
* For their parents and teachers.
* For money.
* For the things they hope to get. | For themselves. | [
"For their parents and teachers.",
"For money.",
"For the things they hope to get."
]
| race |
I have raved about My Family Dinners all over the internet . From the first time I went there , I knew it would change my life . Our family eats better and I have so much less stress in my life . One of my favorite things about My Family Dinners is it is a home grown , local business . | What may I be raving about ?
a: My mother cooks great dinners .
b: A business in town is impressive .
c: My family is quite well off .
d: None of the above choices .
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d"
]
| cosmos |
There are two blocks, A and B. Block A is below B. Block A contains one big blue square, a small yellow square and one small black circle. There is also one big blue triangle in this block. It is above and to the left of the small yellow square. Below, to the right of and near to the blue object which is above the small yellow square there is the big blue square. The small yellow square is touching the bottom edge of this block. Block B contains one big yellow triangle. The big yellow triangle is above a big black circle. The big black circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. | Which object is below a big yellow triangle? the big blue triangle or the big blue square? | Both of them | [
"The big blue triangle ",
"The big blue square ",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
What common plant doesn't need water?
- Drowning
- Grass
- Cactus
- Surface of earth
- Blizzard | Cactus | [
"Drowning",
"Grass",
"Surface of earth",
"Blizzard"
]
| commonsenseqa |
|
Civil servant rights refer to the permits and guarantees that civil servants can perform certain actions in the process of performing their duties and performing state official duties, requiring others to do certain actions, or inhibiting certain actions. | Based on the above definitions, which of the following is rights that are not civil servants?
1] Civil servants serve the people wholeheartedly
2] Civil servants receive wages, benefits, insurance benefits
3] Working conditions for civil servants to perform their duties
4] Civil servants criticize and advise on the work of the agency and its leaders
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
]
| logiqa |
Where is the best place to shoot animals?
a) National park
b) Sky
c) Sea
d) Forest
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
]
| openbookqa |
|
One box named DDD exists in the image. Two tiny orange rectangles and a midsize orange thing are within box DDD. Tiny orange rectangle number two is to the left of and a large white oval is below tiny orange rectangle number one. Near to and on the right side of the midsize thing is the thing which was to the left of tiny orange rectangle number one. The large white oval is covered by box DDD. Under and to the right of tiny orange rectangle number two is this object. To the right-hand side of the midsize orange thing there is tiny orange rectangle number one. | Does any box contain tiny orange rectangle number one?
1. No
2. Yes
| 2 | [
"1"
]
| spartun |
Three boxes, named one, two and three exist. A small green apple is covered by box one. To the south of another small green apple there is this thing. Box one contains small green apple number two. A big green apple and a big orange melon are inside box two. Box two cover a big green watermelon, a small green melon and a big yellow apple. The big green watermelon is to the north of the small green melon and is east of the big green apple. The big green apple is close to this fruit. North of the big orange melon there is the big yellow apple. A big yellow apple and a medium orange watermelon are covered by box three. Box three contains a small yellow melon. The small yellow melon is to the north of a small orange melon and is west of the medium orange watermelon. The small orange melon is inside box three. North of the big yellow apple is the small orange melon. | Where is the small yellow melon regarding box three?
A] ntpp
B] tppi
C] dc
D] front
E] behind
F] tpp
G] below
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G"
]
| spartun |
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