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"You'll have to take care of the baby today," a woman told her husband . " I'm not feeling well."
"Then you must stay in bed and rest, dear. " her husband said. "I'll be pleased to look after our baby. "
"Thank you. I'll have a quiet day and I'll soon get better. " his wife told him.
"Shall I do the shopping for you as well?" her husband asked.
She was very pleased and said, "That will help me very much. I'll give you a list of things to buy. "
She wrote out the list and gave it to him.
"You can get all these things at the supermarket," she said.
"You can put the baby in the shopping cart, then you won't have to leave him outside."
The man took the baby to the supermarket and put him in the shopping cart. Then he pushed the shopping cart along the rows of things to buy and looked for those that were on his list.
At first all was well, but then the baby began to cry.
Then he started to scream.
And scream!
And SCREAM!
"Keep calm ,George, " the man said. "Don't get excited. Don't shout, George. Don't lose your temper, George."
A woman in the supermarket heard him saying these things. She walked up to him.
"I think you are wonderful ,"she said. "You are so patient with your little George. "
"Madam, "" the man said, "I'm George. He's Edward." | Finally we can infer from the story that _ .
* the woman mistook George for the baby, while in fact the man was named George
* the man was very busy in shopping, but he couldn't find all the goods on the list
* the man was very calm when the baby was crying
* the woman was very pleased to see the man | the man was very calm when the baby was crying | [
"the woman mistook George for the baby, while in fact the man was named George",
"the man was very busy in shopping, but he couldn't find all the goods on the list",
"the woman was very pleased to see the man"
]
| race |
Prince Roman was a Polish nobleman, a captain in the army of Czar Nicholas of Russia. When his young wife died, the prince left the army and returned in sorrow to his native Poland.
In time, love for his country and its people took the place of his lost love. He joined a Polish rising against the Russians. The rising was crushed, and Prince Roman was taken prisoner. His relatives and friends begged the military court to have mercy on him.
The president of the court received these appeals kindly. He was a good Russian, but he was also a good-natured man. Russian hatred of Poles was not as fierce at that time as it became later; and the Russian felt sympathetic as soon as he saw the prince's thin, tired, sun-burnt face.
The court of three officers sat in a bare room, behind a long black table. Some clerks sat at the two ends, but no one else was there when the guards brought in the prince.
Those four walls shut out from Prince Roman all sights and sounds of freedom, all hopes of the future, all comforting thoughts. How much love for Poland remained in him then? How much love of life? He stood before his judges alone, having refused their permission to sit. He answered their first formal questions -- his name and so on -- clearly and politely although he felt too weary to talk.
Then the president of the court seemed to suggest how the young man could best help himself. He asked questions in a way that almost put the right answers in the prisoner's mouth.
"Didn't your wife's death drive you to despair? Wasn't your mind unbalanced by that sad event ?"
Prince Roman was silent.
"You were not fully responsible for you conduct, were you?"
Prince Roman was silent.
"You made a sudden blind decision to join the rising. You didn't realize that your actions were dangerous and dishonourable. Isn't that the truth of this unfortunate matter?"
The judges looked at the prisoner hopefully. In silence the prince reached for a pen and some paper. He wrote, "I joined the rising because I believe it was just." He pushed the paper towards the president, who took it and read it in silence.
Prince Roman was sentenced to hard work for life in the Siberian salt mines. It was a sentence of delayed death.
When Czar Nicholas read the report and sentence, he added in his own handwriting, "Make sure that this prisoner walks in chains every step of the way to Siberia." | How much love for Poland remained in the prince when he stood trial?
a] More than he had ever felt before.
b] The passage doesn't suggest an answer to the question.
c] Not much, probably, after the failure of the rising.
d] As much as he had ever felt.
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
]
| race |
Why does someone want to get in shape?
a: Feel good
b: Sex
c: Desireable
d: Overweight
e: Avoid disease
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e"
]
| commonsenseqa |
|
Like many other inventors before him, professor Slawomir Suwak designed only the things he needed himself. He had several patents on his conscience already: an automatic cork opener for wine in the indicative state, a portable set of board games for solving personality problems, a wallet with a mini-device for the duplications of 100 zloty bills, and a piece of equipment "the day after" used to irretrievably eliminate from the time-space continuum days burdened with a hangover.
Now came the time for a mini-device preventing the development of symptoms of psycho-motor aggression.
The device was really simple. It weighed about a kilo and was the size of a bag of flour. It was to be worn on the right wrist. The fact it had to be the right wrist was very important. Otherwise, the invention didn't work properly, or even worse, it produced results opposite to its intended effect.
Each day, its mini-containers had to be re-filled with substances promoting positive processes in the body leading to the return of good mood. There were three containers to re-fill, and the substances were not available on the local market and had to be imported using diplomatic channels from the USA. To operate the device, turning it on stand-by was enough. In that mode, it could be used continuously for one and a half hours. To recharge the batteries, you needed a charger, which was stored in a small suitcase. The device, when it was turned on, made a low murmur (or according to some - a loud growl) designed to keep the owner in a good mood.
Professor Suwak called his new baby "mini-anti-aggressor."
The McPhilips corporation expressed its interest in the product early on, even when it was still at the drawing-board stage. The company partially financed the purchase of sub-assembly elements from its subsidiary specializing in the productions of components for technologically advanced products. | What was the device filled with? | Stuff that promotes good mood | [
"Batteries",
"Flour",
"Not enough information"
]
| quail |
There are thousands of things to be sold that are of all colors and shapes in a supermarket, making you believe that they are good enough for you to have a try. How packaging is the quiet but persuading salesman?
There on the shelves,each bottle, can and box has been carefully designed to speak to the inner self of the consumer , so that he is buying not only a product but also his belief in life. Scientists have studied on this and found that the look of the package has a great influence on the "quality" of the product and on how well it sells, because "Consumers generally cannot tell between a product and its package. Many products are packages and many packages are products," as Louis Cheskin, the first social scientist studying consumers' feeling for packaging, noticed.
Colors are one of the best tools in packaging. Studies of eye movement have shown that colors draw human attention quickly. Take V8 for example. For many years,the bright red color of tomatoes and carrots on the thin bottle makes you feel that it's very good for your body. _
Shapes are another attraction.Circles often mean happiness, because they are pleasing to both the eye and the heart. That's why the round yellow M sings of McDonald's are inviting to both young and old.
This new consumer response to the colors and shapes of packages reminds producers and sellers that people buy to meet the needs of both body and heart. | It can be inferred from the passage that V8 is a kind of _ .
* hard drink
* healthy juice
* vegetable dish
* red vegetable | healthy juice | [
"hard drink",
"vegetable dish",
"red vegetable"
]
| race |
There are three blocks, A, B and C. Block C is above A. Block B is below C. Block A contains a medium black circle. A big yellow square is also touching the right edge of this block. Above, to the right of and near to the medium black circle is the big yellow square. The medium black circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. Block B has one big black triangle and a small blue circle. To the right of the small blue circle there is the big black triangle. Block C has a medium yellow circle. A medium black square is also in this block. A small black circle is also in this block. The medium black square is near to, below and to the right of the medium yellow circle. | Which object is above a triangle? the big yellow square that is touching the right edge of a block or the small blue circle? | None of them | [
"The big yellow square that is touching the right edge of a block ",
"The small blue circle ",
"Both of them"
]
| spartqa |
All hotels redecorate regularly. However, very few do it as frequently as Sweden's Icehotel. As the name indicates,the hotel that is located in the remote village of Jukkasjarvi, is built entirely from ice and,therefore,has to be rebuilt annually! The 26th version of Icehotel, which welcomed its first visitors on December 11th,features 69 rooms. To make them affordable for everyone, they range from expensive luxury suites to basic accommodations.
Among this year's unique suite offerings is the"Elephant in the Room",which features a massive 3-m tall sculpted African elephant overlooking an ice--framed bed. The"Counting Sheep"suite features frozen sheep that may help those who don't sleep well get a good night's rest. Though the atmosphere between the luxury suites and the budget rooms may differ,they are all subject to the bone-chilling-5degCtemperatures. To get a good night's rest guests have to lie inside sleeping bags and keep their gloves and hats on. Though that seems a little uncomfortable,visitors say it is an experience like none other.
The hotel also features a beautifully crafted ice church where over 100 couples will get married this year and an Ice Bar that will serve drinks in ice glasses. Though dining options are limited to the hotel's only restaurant,guests will have little to complain about with Michelin--trained chef Alexander Meier. To keep customers entertained,the hotel offers a variety of fun activities like snowshoeing,moose or snowmobile safaris,dog sledding,and even overnight wilderness camping.
The 26-year-*old tradition began accidentally in 1989 when locals organized an art exhibition to draw winter visitors to the remote village that lies 200 km north of the Arctic Circle. Among the many tourists was an adventurous group and they announced their intention of spending the night in the place where the exhibition was being held. That's when the idea of building the icy accommodations dawned on the locals. | What is unique about the hotel this year?
1. Room prices are more affordable.
2. More expensive rooms are available.
3. It opens earlier than ever before.
4. Some rooms have theme sculptures.
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
]
| race |
Condensing causes
A: Liquid to evaporate
B: Water to flow
C: Dirt to form
D: Permineralization
E: Heat energy
F: Erosion
G: Water to form
H: Less water
| G | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"H"
]
| qasc |
|
My family moved around a lot when I was growing up.In 2nd grade,I lived here in Washington D.C,where I made an amazing group of friends.I was upset when my parents told me we were moving again and I would have to leave all my best friends behind.
In 7th grade.we moved back to Washington D.C.And I could not have been more excited and I felt like I was finally home again.But things had changed.There were two new girls,who decided that they didn't like me,which meant no one else could,not even all my former best friends.
And then one day during school,I opened my locker,only to find a note lying on the floor.The note said:Die.Nobody likes you.
My heart started beating faster and I felt the blood rushing to my face.I had no idea what to do.The note wasn't signed and I had no idea who had written it,but I figured the new girls were behind it.I had to sit in class all day with my head down,wondering who else knew about this shame.I felt horrible and sure that nothing would ever be good again.
I decided that the perfect way to end all of this was with another note,left on the bathroom mirror at school.
It's sad for someone to bully other classmates to make themselves feel better or look cool.Bullying others is a way to impress others.It's common,but that doesn't mean it's okay.Looking cool is not worth making others feel bad.Obviously I'm very happy now,but it doesn't mean I'11 ever forget about that note or how it made me feel.And to those of you that are current victims of bullying--know that you are NOT alone.It will get better.I promise. | Why was the author unhappy when she left Washington D.C.?
1. She was growing up there.
2. She had to leave best friends.
3. She hated traveling a lot.
4. She couldn't adapt herself
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
Two blocks, called HHH and LLL exist in the image. Block HHH covers a medium grey hexagon and contains a medium red hexagon. Block LLL with a medium grey hexagon and a medium red hexagon is north of and away from this block. Block HHH is disconnected from this block. Another medium red hexagon is covered by and a purple hexagon is in block LLL. South of the purple thing there is medium red hexagon number one. To the south of this object is medium red hexagon number two. The purple shape is to the north of the medium grey hexagon. The medium grey hexagon is to the north of medium red hexagon number two. | Where is the medium grey hexagon in LLL regarding the medium grey hexagon covered by HHH?
a. above
b. po
c. tpp
d. left
e. near
f. behind
g. far
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g"
]
| spartun |
There exist two blocks, named HHH and LLL. In block LLL is block HHH. This block cover a medium red pentagon and a medium purple star. A large grey pentagon and a medium red star are within this block. Another medium red star is covered by block HHH. The medium red pentagon is south of and west of medium red star number one.North of and east of medium red star number one is medium red star number two. To the east of the medium red pentagon is the large grey pentagon. Medium red star number two is to the east of this shape. The medium purple star is north of this shape. Block LLL has a little grey hexagon and covers a large purple hexagon. East of the large purple hexagon is the little thing. | Is any medium red pentagon west of medium red star number two?
* Yes
* No | Yes | [
"No"
]
| spartun |
It's a natural phenomenon. The minute you think you want to buy something new, you go online to read reviews about it. Not only is this done with shopping, it's also done for movies to see , restaurants to go to and almost everything that is worth having an opinion on. The concept of writing down a review for all to see is something that has caused the birth of reviews sites. These are sites where people post reviews on other people, services, businesses, products and more.
In some cases you have professionals do the review and in some other cases you will have the average person write it up. Review sites have a number of ways in which they can gain _ for themselves in the form of advertising. In some cases, a business can pay his way through to a better listing spot. This does not mean that a positive review will be promoted where it is not warranted .
Review sites are largely a public forum and it is not necessary for people to reveal their identity. Since people are anonymous and sign up access is open to all, there are chances that reviews will be planted or will be negatively written simply to discredit a particular product or service.
There is a lot of criticism towards these websites since they do nothing to control the kind of entries made or the source of these entries. On the other hand, there are professional review sites. These people are accountable for each of their reviews. Any doubts you have will be addressed personally by the one writing the review. Such sites work on much better principles allowing for a fair opinion.
Considering they have a better reputation, they are aware of some the latest products that are released worldwide. This gives you a better chance of finding reviews of the latest product. While a review site will help you narrow down your choice, it by no means should influence your final decision. That is based entirely on the way you see fit. | This passage was written mainly to tell us _ .
1] to make good use of review sites
2] to consult something with reviewers
3] not to believe some review sites
4] not to make a decision before reading reviews
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
There are two blocks. Lets call them A and B. Block A contains one small black square. Below block A is block B which contains one small yellow circle, a medium blue triangle and one small black circle. A big yellow square is also touching the top edge of this block. To the left of the big yellow square and the medium blue triangle is the small yellow circle. | What is below the small black square? a small black circle or a small yellow circle? | Both of them | [
"Small black circle ",
"Small yellow circle ",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
The following paragraphs each describe a set of five objects arranged in a fixed order. The statements are logically consistent within each paragraph.
In a golf tournament, there were five golfers: Eve, Rob, Ana, Eli, and Mya. Eli finished below Mya. Eve finished first. Ana finished below Eli. Rob finished second. | Which of the following is true?
a] Eve finished second-to-last.
b] Rob finished second-to-last.
c] Ana finished second-to-last.
d] Eli finished second-to-last.
e] Mya finished second-to-last.
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"e"
]
| logiclm |
Only some people can have both virtues. Some people have "morality" but lack "talent", while others have "talent" but no "morality". Although the former does not contribute much to society, it does not harm society; The greater the "capacity", the greater the harm to society. | This shows:
A] The bigger the "talent", the less "de"
B] The smaller the "talent" of some people, the better for society
C] The size of "talent" does not affect how much people contribute to society
D] More people should have both morals and talent
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
]
| logiqa |
The "happiness" sensor is placed on the surface of the human body or implanted in the human body, and the indicators of people's happiness can be measured through various indicators. No "happiness" sensor will be perfect, and it is not necessary. When the thermometer was invented It is also very imprecise, but over time, the design of thermometers has become more sophisticated and is now an indispensable commodity. Scientists believe that "happiness" sensors will follow a similar evolutionary process, although they will There will always be a certain degree of uncertainty, but wearable sensors are more low-key and easier to use than traditional tools for measuring happiness. | What does this passage mean?
- No "happiness" sensor can be perfect
- "happiness" sensor will become an indispensable commodity
- "happiness" sensors will develop towards high accuracy
- Humans do nt need perfect happiness sensors | "happiness" sensor will become an indispensable commodity | [
"No \"happiness\" sensor can be perfect",
"\"happiness\" sensors will develop towards high accuracy",
"Humans do nt need perfect happiness sensors"
]
| logiqa |
A midsize orange rectangle is inside and a green rectangle is inside and touching a box named DDD. The green object is south of and another midsize orange rectangle touches the midsize orange rectangle. Box DDD contains midsize orange rectangle number two. This box has another midsize orange rectangle. To the south of midsize orange rectangle number two there is midsize orange rectangle number one. South of and touches midsize orange rectangle number three is the thing that touches midsize orange rectangle number one. Box DDD covers another box called EEE. Box EEE has a midsize white rectangle which touches another midsize white rectangle. Box EEE covers midsize white rectangle number two. | Where is the green rectangle regarding midsize orange rectangle number two?
- ec
- front
- tppi
- ntppi
- dc
- below
- ntpp | below | [
"ec",
"front",
"tppi",
"ntppi",
"dc",
"ntpp"
]
| spartun |
Two blocks, named AAA and BBB exist in the image. A medium blue circle and a medium yellow triangle are within block AAA. The medium yellow triangle is behind and a small black square is to the north of the medium blue circle. Block AAA covers the small black square. This block contains a small black circle. Behind, disconnected from and far from this block is block BBB. A big black square is within this block. Block BBB covers a big blue square. The big blue square is north of the big black square. | What is the position of the small black circle regarding the big black square?
- above
- front
- dc
- ec
- behind
- near
- below | front | [
"above",
"dc",
"ec",
"behind",
"near",
"below"
]
| spartun |
Millions of people die of hunger in Southern Africa every year, but when prefix = st1 /Zambiawas offered thousands of tons of free maize by theUS, the government politely said no.
"We don't know whether the food is safe," said Zambia's Commerce, Trade and Industry Minister Dipak Patel.
His worries are shared by countries around the world that are _ aboutAmerica's genetically modified (GM) crops. Just last week, EU member nations were discussing whether or not to import GM sweet corn from theUS.
Ever since people started farming, they have tried to crossbreed plants to make them stronger or better tasting. At one time, only related plants could be crossed with each other.
But when GM techniques were developed in the 1970s, scientists were able to put a single gene from a living creature into an unrelated creature.
This means they can make crops more productive and resistant to disease by adding genes from other species. They can also create food with special characteristics, such as "golden rice", which is enriched with vitamin A. But many people believe GM foods are a health risk.
"If left to me, I would certainly not eat GM foods," said Scottish scientist Arpad Pusztai. "We are putting new things into food which haven't been eaten before. The effects on the immune system are not easy to predict."
At the moment, the official argument is that GM foods "are not likely to present risks for human health". But there are still many questions to be answered as the foods are produced in different ways.
Some experts believe the genetic material added to plants can transfer to humans and give damage to our bodies. Further harm could be caused by the genes from GM plants crossbreeding with naturally produced crops. | We learn from the passage _ .
A] genetic material added to plants will damage our bodies sooner or later
B] millions ofZambiapeople die of eating too much GM foods
C] people have discovered that GM foods will do harm to human health
D] people are still not sure if GM foods will do harm to human health
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
]
| race |
The English expect each other to observe the rules of queuing, feel highly offended when these rules are broken, but lack the confidence or social skills to express their annoyance in a straightforward manner. In other countries, this is not a problem: in America, where a queue-jumper has committed a kind of rudeness rather than a sin, the response is a loud warning: the offender is simply told "Hey, you, get back in line!" or words to that effect. On the European continent, the reaction tends to be loud and argumentative; in some other parts of the world, queue-jumpers may simply be pushed back into line. Ironically , it is only in England, where queue-jumping is regarded as deeply immoral, that the queue-jumper is likely to get away with the offence. Only rarely do the English actually speak up and tell the jumper to go to the back of the queue.
Queuing is almost a national pastime for the English, who automatically arrange themselves into orderly lines at bus stops, shop counters, ice-cream vans, entrances, exits, and lifts. In 1946, a Hungarian humorist described queuing as English "national passion". "On the continent," he said. "if people are waiting at a bus stop they walk around in a seemingly relaxed fashion. When the bus arrives they make a dash for it...An Englishman, even if he is alone, forms orderly queue of one." In an update over thirty years later in 1977 he confirmed that this was still the case. After nearly another thirty years nothing much seems to have changed.
In many cases, queue-jumping is effectively prevented by non-verbal signals alone. When someone is considering jumping a queue, the queuers will start glancing at him sideways, through narrowed, suspicious eyes. Then they move a bit closer to the person in front of them, just in case the jumper might try to insert himself in the gap. Frowns, glares, and raised eyebrows -- accompanied by heavy sighs, pointed coughs -- are usually the worst that the person will suffer if he jumps a queue. Faced with all this, the jumper will think better of it and withdraw to the back of the queue. | By quoting the description of a Hungarian humorist, the author intends to show_.
* Englishmen are stubborn and too strict with themselves
* queuing is a kind of automatic behavior for Englishmen
* queuing is essential in maintaining good public order
* other Europeans are more open-minded than Englishmen | queuing is a kind of automatic behavior for Englishmen | [
"Englishmen are stubborn and too strict with themselves",
"queuing is essential in maintaining good public order",
"other Europeans are more open-minded than Englishmen"
]
| race |
Two midsize orange rectangles are in a box named DDD. Midsize orange rectangle number one is below midsize orange rectangle number two. Box DDD contains another midsize orange rectangle which is under this thing and touches another midsize orange rectangle. Midsize orange rectangle number four is covered by box DDD. Below midsize orange rectangle number three is this object. Midsize orange rectangle number two touches midsize orange rectangle number one. Inside another box called EEE there is box DDD. | Is any object over any midsize orange shape?
a. No
b. Yes
| b | [
"a"
]
| spartun |
People do what during their time off from work?
1) Grow shorter
2) Learn from each other
3) Take trips
4) Talk to coworkers
5) Become hysterical
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4",
"5"
]
| commonsenseqa |
|
There is a box named DDD. A box named EEE exists in the image. Box EEE contain two midsize white rectangles. Another midsize white rectangle is to the south of and midsize white rectangle number two is north of midsize white rectangle number one. Box EEE covers midsize white rectangle number three. To the north of and far from another box named JJJ there is this box. Box JJJ is behind this box. A midsize green rectangle is inside and touching and a midsize orange rectangle is in this box. South of the midsize orange rectangle is the midsize green rectangle. | Is a midsize orange rectangle in front of all shapes?
A] No
B] Yes
| A | [
"B"
]
| spartun |
If you want to protect yourself,please remember the following ways of information. These ways will make you safe.
Don't use earphones when you are running in the school yard or in the street. You will keep yourself from the outside world and can easily get into trouble.
If a stranger is following you, please don't go home directly .You may be safer in the street than you are in your home or in a lift. If necessary, please go and get help from others.
When you take a bus, don't sit alone. You should sit behind the driver or with friends. Don't sleep. Your school bag should be carried towards(,)the front of your body. Don't put it on your back.
Don't play with matches or candles , because it may cause fire. If it causes fire, please call 119. | If a stranger follows you,you can't _ .
1] call your friends
2] go home directly
3] get help from others
4] walk in the street
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| race |
Three boxes, named DDD, EEE and JJJ exist. To the north of and in front of box JJJ is box EEE. Box JJJ is away from this box. A midsize orange oval and a midsize green dimond are in box EEE. The midsize green dimond is in front of a tiny white dimond. Box EEE contains the tiny white dimond. Box JJJ cover a large orange rectangle and a large white oval. | What is the position of the large orange rectangle relative to the tiny white dimond?
1: tpp
2: below
3: left
4: far
5: tppi
6: po
7: above
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7"
]
| spartun |
There are three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. A medium blue square is in block A. Then, there is block B which contains one medium yellow square and one medium blue square. Below the medium blue square there is the medium yellow square. Above both blocks B and A there is block C with two medium yellow squares in it. Medium yellow square number one is below medium yellow square number two. | Which object is below a medium yellow square? the medium blue square that is in block B or the medium blue square that is in block A? | Both of them | [
"The medium blue square that is in block b",
"The medium blue square that is in block a",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
machete | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Can be used to cut sausage links from a roast
* Can be used to cut steaks from a roast | Can be used to cut steaks from a roast | [
"Can be used to cut sausage links from a roast"
]
| piqa |
We have three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. There is a medium black square in block A. There is also a medium blue square touching the bottom edge of this block. The medium blue square is below the medium black square. To the left of block A there is block B with one medium yellow square in it. A medium blue square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium yellow square. Finally, we have block C which is to the right of block B. It has two medium black squares. Below medium black square number two there is medium black square number one. | Which object is to the left of a medium black square? medium black square number one or the medium black square that is in block A? | None of them | [
"Medium black square number one",
"The medium black square that is in block a",
"Both of them"
]
| spartqa |
A block named HHH covers a purple hexagon. This block overlaps another block called LLL. Block LLL covers a medium grey thing. | Does a block overlap all blocks?
- Yes
- No | No | [
"Yes"
]
| spartun |
Rachel wanted to go to that like ... bong store thing on hastings and cambie . I was like okay but i m not going in with you with my baby that would make me look so terrible . Not that anyone would know me of even care but i have my own morals and ethics . So i waited outside . | What might the people in the store do if she goes in ?
A] None of the above choices .
B] She will be asked to leave her baby outside .
C] People will say it 's illegal for her to be in there .
D] People will whisper about her .
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
]
| cosmos |
A child, who has once got interested in a tale, likes, as a rule, to have it retold in almost the same words, but this should not lead parents to treat printed fairy stories as formal texts. It is always much better to "tell" a story than just "read" it out of a book, and, if a parent can produce his own as an improvement on the printed text, according to his child's actual situation, so much the better.
There is a charge made against some fairy tales, as they probably harm children by frightening them or leaving them sad feelings. To prove it, an experiment has been done to show that children who have heard terrible fairy stories often feel more uneasy than those who have not. As for fears, there are some cases where children get timid by some fairy story. Often, however, this arises from the child having heard the story once. Familiarity with the story by repetition may weaken the pain of fear.
There are also people who object to fairy stories on the grounds that the stories are not objectively true, and that those giants, witches, two-headed dragons, magic carpets etc. do not really exist, so children should be taught to learn the reality by studying history, instead of being got fond of the strange side in fairy tales. Those, who prefer to create such stories, are so peculiar that it is hard to argue with them. If their creative exaggeration were _ , the world should be full of mad men attempting to fly from New York to Philadelphia on a stick or covering a telephone with kisses in the belief that it was their beloved girl-friend.
Not once is a fairy story ever declared to be a description of the real world, but not every child is clever enough to be aware of it. Parents should choose their children's "bed-time" reading materials with much care. Only the fairy stories containing positive effect will make a clever and caring child with rich imagination. | It makes sense that parents choose fairy stories with _ as "bed-time" reading materials..
* terrible characters
* creative scenes
* formal printings
* positive effect | formal printings | [
"terrible characters",
"creative scenes",
"positive effect"
]
| race |
There are three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block A contains one big black square, one medium yellow triangle and one medium blue square. The big black square is touching the bottom edge of this block. The medium yellow triangle is touching the bottom edge of this block. The medium blue square is touching the right edge of this block. The big black square is to the right of the medium yellow triangle which is below and to the left of the medium blue square. Block B is below block A. It has one big yellow circle. Above block A there is block C with one big blue triangle in it. There is also one small blue square touching the left edge of this block. The small blue square is above and to the left of the big blue triangle. | What is below the thing that is touching the right edge of a block? a medium yellow triangle that is touching the bottom edge of a block or a small object that is touching the left edge of a block? | Medium yellow triangle that is touching the bottom edge of a block | [
"Small object that is touching the left edge of a block ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
Present tense verbs tell you about something that is happening now.
Most present-tense verbs are regular. They have no ending, or they end in -s or -es.
Two verbs are irregular in the present tense, to be and to have. You must remember their forms.
Past tense verbs tell you about something that has already happened.
Most past-tense verbs are regular. They end in -ed.
Some verbs are irregular in the past tense. You must remember their past-tense forms.
Future tense verbs tell you about something that is going to happen.
All future-tense verbs use the word will.
Present | Past | Future
walk, walks | walked | will walk
go, goes | went | will go | Which tense does the sentence use?
The voyage lasted for several months.
* Future tense
* Present tense
* Past tense | Past tense | [
"Future tense",
"Present tense"
]
| scienceqa |
But then they slid a plastic tube in and the needle it and it was fine . They said I would feel cold going up my arm , but I never did . I remember the doctor telling me I would start seeing the walls move a little , but I was n't . | What may be the reason the doctor said you would start seeing the walls move a little ?
* The medicine in the needle gives you superpowers .
* The medicine in the needle causes hallucinations .
* None of the above choices .
* The medicine causes you to see walls moving closer . | The medicine in the needle causes hallucinations . | [
"The medicine in the needle gives you superpowers .",
"None of the above choices .",
"The medicine causes you to see walls moving closer ."
]
| cosmos |
Shen Hao was born in 1964. He was the former first secretary of Party branch of Xiaogang Village, Fengyang County, Anhui Province. He died on November 6, 2009. From 2004 to 2009, he had done many good things for villagers. For the development of Xiaogang Village he had made great contributions. So he was respected by all the villagers.
During the six years, he repaired the village roads, built a building for a number of villagers. He rented a house in the village and thought about how to get the villagers to get rich all day. Even in the New Year, he still got together with his villagers. At last, under his leadership, Xiaogang Village was out of _ . Now the villagers are leading a rich life.
He is a very filial son, but he had almost no time to get together with his over 90 year-old mother. But she never complained. His wife works in the bank and she is very busy. They both have little time to look after their daughter.
Although he did not do what he should do to his mother, wife and daughter, all the villagers will remember their good secretary forever. | Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
- Shen Hao was only 45 years old when he died.
- Now in Xiaogang Village, people are leading a rich life.
- Shen Hao spent much time in taking care of his daughter.
- Shen Hao helped the villagers a lot. | Now in Xiaogang Village, people are leading a rich life. | [
"Shen Hao was only 45 years old when he died.",
"Shen Hao spent much time in taking care of his daughter.",
"Shen Hao helped the villagers a lot."
]
| race |
Nowadays many young people want to make money by making video games. Creating a good game often needs a lot of game developers. The graphic designers, the programmers, writing and music are all important to the final product.
With the development of the Internet, _ games become more and more popular. In the past, if people wanted to play games together, they had to be in the same place. But now people in different cities, countries or even living on opposite sides of the world can play computer games together.
Some people think video games are good. Playing games makes them very happy. Others think video games are bad. Some children spend a lot of time playing games, so they have little time to do sports. Playing games may cause the overexposure to violence. | What is the best title for the passage?
* Computers
* Video games
* New technology
* the Internet | the Internet | [
"Computers",
"Video games",
"New technology"
]
| race |
While drunken driving may be on the decline, traffic safety experts remain puzzled over how to deal with another alcohol related danger: drunken pedestrains.
Pedestrians struck and killed by cars often are extremely drunk. In fact, they are intoxicated more frequently and with higher blood alcohol levels than drunken drivers who are killed in accidents, various studies have shown. Forty percent of adult pedestrians involved in fatal crashes have a blood alcohol level of at least 0.10 which by law in most states signifies intoxication compared to only 25 percent of drivers in deadly accidents, according to recent federal data.
Some types of pedestrain accidents have been declining nationally, especially those involving children, but the number of adult pedestrians who are drunk when killed in traffic has remained ly steady at 2500 a year. The total number of pedestrians killed annually in U.S. traffic accidents is at least 7000, or one of every seven highway accidents resulting in death.
"We're dealing here, we think, with a very severe drinking problem that leads to a severe highway safety problem," said Richard Blomberg, president of Dunlap and Associates Inc, in Norwalk, Coon. w.w.^w.k.&s.5*u.c.#om....
Blomberg, whose consulting company found a very high rate of alcohol involvement in a controlled study of pedestrian accidents in New Orleans, was among several researchers who spoke on the topic at the annual meeting of the Research council's Transportation Research Board(TRB) in Washington in January.
Pedestrian accidents have not received enough attention in the past, according to Kay Colpitts, who chairs the board's committee on pedestrians. Few methods exist to monitor walking habits, she said, and researchers have been mystified about how to prevent disasters. | According to the passage, what is Blomberg?
a) A government official
b) A specialist in traffic safety.
c) A researcher.
d) A clerk of a consulting company.
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
]
| race |
The past fifty years or so have seen the gradual disappearing of animals from this earth, fishes from the sea, trees and plants from the land.
Many factors result in this on pleasant phenomenon . Among them, hunting is the main factor that endangers wild life. Some people kill wild life for sport. They take pleasure in collecting heads and hides. Yet others specialize in commercial hunting like killing whales.
Apart from this, the rapidly growing human population threatens wild life on land, too. Towns expand and roads have to be built, so forests are burnt and trees are cut down. It seems that man needs every inch of land within his reach, so he moves on to the natural habitat of wild life. Tigers lions and leopards slowly die off without the food arm shelter that the forests provide.
In addition, rapid urbanization means industrial expansion. Very often, poisonous chemicals, industrial wastes and oil are dumped into the rivers and seas. Fish and birds are threatened.
Man depends greatly on animals for survival. He needs their flesh, hides and furs. Thus, man cannot, to without wild life; or he himself would die out. The public should be made aware that it would be better to shoot the animals with a camera than with a gun. In this way, they can preserve and help wild life to continue living rather than to remove all signs of it.
Man must learn to farm the sea as he does the land. He should control the amount and the frequency of his catch. Man also needs to build reserves, and to pass laws to stop the killing of animals, especially those that are already rare. To keep the present animal kingdom, the least that man can do is to clean the seas and to prevent pollution. | It is implied that man_.
* will disappear if wild life dies out
* needs land more than wild life does
* has little knowledge of sea fanning
* should not hunt wildlife | should not hunt wildlife | [
"will disappear if wild life dies out",
"needs land more than wild life does",
"has little knowledge of sea fanning"
]
| race |
Gosh , I ' ve been wanting to post but I have no pictures . I ' ve been spinning some and knitting some but have pictures of neither . I ' m getting SOOOOOO close to being ready to seam up my Henley and put the finishing touches on it . | What type of garment am I making ?
* I am currently working on a dress .
* I am currently working on a pair of pants .
* I am currently working on a cardigan .
* None of the above choices . | None of the above choices . | [
"I am currently working on a dress .",
"I am currently working on a pair of pants .",
"I am currently working on a cardigan ."
]
| cosmos |
For most city people, the elevator is an unremarkable machine that inspires none of the enthusiasm or interest that Americans afford trains, jets,and even bicycles. Dr. Christopher Wilk is a member of a small group of elevator experts who consider _ a misunderstanding. Without the elevator, they point out, there could be no downtown skyscrapers or tall buildings, and city life as we know it would be impossible. In that sense, they argue,the elevator's role in American history has been no less significant than that of cars. In fact, according to Wilk?the car and the elevator have been locked in a "secret war" for over a century, with cars making it possible for people to spread horizontally ,and elevators pushing them toward life in close groups of towering vertical columns.
If we tend to ignore the significance of elevators, it might be because riding in them tends to be such a brief, boring, and even awkward experience^one that can involve unexpectedly meeting people with whom we have nothing in common, and an unpleasant awareness of the fact that we're hanging from a cable in a long passage.
In a new book, Lifted, German journalist and cultural studies professor Andreas Bernard directed all his attention to this experience, studying the origins of elevator and its relationship to humankind and finding that riding in an elevator has never been a totally comfortable experience. "After 150 years, we are still not used to it", Bernard said. "We still have not exactly learned to cope with the mixture of closeness and displeasure." That mixture, according to Bernard, sets the elevator ride apart from just about every other situation we find ourselves in as we go about our lives.
Today,as the world's urban population explodes,and cities become more crowded, taller, and more crowded, America's total number of elevators--900,000 at last count, according to Elevator World magazine's "2012 Vertical Transportation Industry"are a force that's becoming more important than ever. And for the people who really, really love them, it seems like high time that we looked seriously at just what kind of force they are. | According to Prof. Bernard, what has made the elevator ride different from other life experiences?
a. Lack of excitement.
b. Vertical direction.
c. Little physical space.
d. Uncomfortable conditions.
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
]
| race |
To remove stickers from containers when you're out of oil, | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
A) You can use a piece of gum to loosen up the sticker.
B) You can use a bit of peanut butter to loosen up the sticker.
| B | [
"A"
]
| piqa |
Film Director: It is true that certain characters and plot twists in my newly released film The Big Heist are similar to characters and plot twists in Thieves, a movie that came out last year. Pointing to these similarities, the film studio that produced Thieves is now accusing me of taking ideas from that film. The accusation is clearly without merit. All production work on The Big Heist was actually completed months before Thieves was released. | Which of the following, if true, provides the strongest support for the directors position?
- Production work on thieves began before production work on the b/g heist was started
- The director of thieves worked with the director of the big heist on several earlier projects
- Before thieves began production, its script had been circulating for several years among various film studios, including the studio that produced the big heist.
- The characters and plot twists that are most similar in the two films have close parallels in many earlier films of the same genre. | The characters and plot twists that are most similar in the two films have close parallels in many earlier films of the same genre. | [
"Production work on thieves began before production work on the b/g heist was started",
"The director of thieves worked with the director of the big heist on several earlier projects",
"Before thieves began production, its script had been circulating for several years among various film studios, including the studio that produced the big heist."
]
| reclor |
I even gave MOPS a try again , and was pleasantly surprised . Jeremy 's office could n't be a more pleasant place to work and the office spouses and families are so friendly . I guess Jeremiah 29:11 really never fails . | Is Jeremy 's a good place to work ?
* Yes it is very much so .
* Jeremy is a bad place culturally .
* Jeremy has mean people working there .
* None of the above choices . | Yes it is very much so . | [
"Jeremy is a bad place culturally .",
"Jeremy has mean people working there .",
"None of the above choices ."
]
| cosmos |
N is to the left of Y horizontally. S is on the lower right of N. | What is the relation of the agent Y to the agent N?
a] upper-left
b] overlap
c] below
d] left
e] lower-left
f] right
g] above
h] lower-right
i] upper-right
| f | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"g",
"h",
"i"
]
| stepgame |
Discuss this quotation : " Only connect ! That was the whole of her sermon . Only connect the prose and the passion , and both will be exalted , and human love will be seen at its height . Live in fragments no longer . | Did the sermon have a positive message ?
* The sermon was about human love and passion
* The sermon focused on the fragmented soul
* The sermon focused on God 's love
* None of the above choices . | The sermon was about human love and passion | [
"The sermon focused on the fragmented soul",
"The sermon focused on God 's love",
"None of the above choices ."
]
| cosmos |
We had a wonderful year together ( it was less than a year , actually ) , but it must have been something special because they 're close to the oldest friends I have . I do n't think any of their moms understood why three guys would hang around with one chick all the time ( well , we were innocent then ) . Aaron and I dated again in high school , sophomore year for about 5 months . Nothing happened though and I later found out that he was intimidated by me . | What happened with her and Aaron during highschool ?
A] Aaron got intimidated after dating her .
B] They dater during the sophomore year in college .
C] After finishing freshmen year they broke up .
D] None of the above choices .
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
]
| cosmos |
S is on the left side to Z. F is below and to the left of K. The object Q is upper and slightly to the left of the object T. K is on the left side of and below B. Q is at a 45 degree angle to X, in the upper lefthand corner. T is there and Z is at the 2 position of a clock face. F is at a 45 degree angle to J, in the lower righthand corner. M is at the bottom and B is on the top. M is above S and to the right of S. | What is the relation of the agent B to the agent X?
* right
* left
* overlap
* lower-right
* above
* upper-left
* lower-left
* below
* upper-right | upper-right | [
"right",
"left",
"overlap",
"lower-right",
"above",
"upper-left",
"lower-left",
"below"
]
| stepgame |
Happy Children's Palace
MONDAY 19:00--20:30 English learning Prof. G. White Would you like to improve your English? This is for middle school students. (2 weeks) TUESDAY 17:30--19:00 Photography Mr. Green Learn to take good pictures. Bring your own camera with you. (4 weeks) WEDNESDAY 18:00--19:00 Office 2000 Prof. Wang Lan Learn how to use the new software. (10 weeks) FRIDAY 19:00--20:30 Painting Miss Yang Jing Would you like to learn painting? It is for beginners only. (16 weeks) SATURDAY 15:00--16:30 Cambridge Young Learner's English Prof. J. Brown This course is for the children at primary school . (20 weeks) SUNDAY 10:00--12:00 Swimming, club Coach: Liu Xin Want to swim as fast as a fish? (9 weeks) | If you don't have enough time and you want to learn a skill in two months, you'd better learn _ .
a. how to take pictures
b. swimming
c. how to use the new software
d. painting
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
]
| race |
There exists a box named one. A box named two exists. Under a medium orange apple is a medium yellow apple. The medium yellow apple is within box two. The medium orange apple is inside box two. Another medium orange apple is in box two. Below the fruit which was below medium orange apple number one is this fruit. Another box called three with a medium green apple and a medium yellow apple is in box two. Above another medium green apple is the medium green apple. Medium green apple number two is inside box three. Another medium green apple is covered by box three. Medium green apple number two are above medium green apple number three and the medium yellow apple. Under the fruit that was over medium green apple number two is the medium yellow apple. Below this thing there is medium green apple number three. | Where is the medium yellow apple in box three regarding medium green apple number two?
- ec
- behind
- ntppi
- below
- ntpp
- po
- tppi | below | [
"ec",
"behind",
"ntppi",
"ntpp",
"po",
"tppi"
]
| spartun |
If you know something is bad for you, why can't you just stop? About 70% of smokers say they would like to stop. Drug and alcohol abusers struggle to give up the bad habits that hurt their bodies and destroy families and friendships. And many of us have unhealthy weight that we could lose if only we would eat right and exercise more. So why don't we do it?
Some scientists have been searching for answers. They've studied what happens in our brains as habits form. They've found answers to why bad habits, once formed, are so difficult to kick. And they're developing ways to help us make the changes we'd like to make.
Habits are a normal part of life, and are often helpful. " We wake up every morning, shower, comb our hair or brush our teeth without being aware of it," Volkow says. We can drive along familiar routes without really thinking about the directions. "When behaviors become automatic , it gives us an advantage, because the brain does not have to perform the action on purpose." Volkow says. This frees up our brains to focus on different things.
One way to kick bad habits is to focus on your unhealthy habits. Then try your best to stop them. For example, habits can be linked in our minds to certain places and activities. You could develop a plan, say, to avoid walking down the hall where there's a candy machine. Try to avoid going places where you've usually smoked. Stay away from friends and situations linked to problem drinking or drug use.
Another helpful way is to replace unhealthy habits with new, healthy ones. "It doesn't work for everyone," Volkow says. "But certain groups of patients who have a history of taking a drug can do something else like running and it helps them stay away from drugs." | In the first paragragh the writer mainly wants to tell us _ .
1. most smokers would like to stop smoking
2. eating right and exercise more can lose weight
3. bad habits are really difficult to give up
4. we should stop something bad for us
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| race |
Why do human beings still risk their lives under ground and doing one of the dirtiest and most dangerous jobs in the world? It's an increasingly urgent question, given the recent mining accidents in Sago. W. Va. and Huntington, Utah. A small group of engineers and robotics experts look forward to a day in the not-too-distant future when robots and other technology do most of the dangerous mining work.
Robotic technology, in particular, holds much promise, McAteer says, especially when it comes to mapping mines and rescuing trapped miners--the special operations of the mining industry.
One of the first mining robots was developed five years ago at Canegie-Mellon University's Robotics Institute. It was called Groundhog. It used lasers to "see" in dark tunnels and map abandoned mines - some of the most dangerous work in the business
The latest design is called Cave Crawler. It's a bit smaller than Grondhog, and even more advanced. It can take photos and video and has more sensors that can discover the presence of dangerous gases. The robot has a real sense of logic, which is hard to believe. If it comes across a thing in the way it gets confused. It has to think through the process and where to go next, and sometimes it _ just like a real person.
The greatest problem, though, is cost. The money of the earliest research project was provided by the government, but that money has dried up, and it's not clear where future money will come from. Partly for that reason, and partly because of advances in safely, mining is not nearly as dangerous as it was in the past. Since 1990,fatalities have declined by 67 percent and injuries by 51 percent, according to the National Mining Association.
Some experts predict that robots in the mines will serve much of the same function that they do in the automotive industry. The robot do the most boring and dangerous jobs, but don't eliminate the need for human workers. | What can be the best title for the text?
1: Cave Crawler, the Latest Robot
2: Mining Accidents in America
3: The Future of Robots
4: Robots in Mines
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
There are two blocks, called AAA and BBB. A medium blue square is covered by block AAA. Disconnected from block BBB there is block AAA. Block BBB is to the south of this block. This block covers a medium yellow thing. | Is any medium shape to the south of the blue thing?
- Yes
- No | Yes | [
"No"
]
| spartun |
Doctors are the persons helping people keep healthy. Some doctors use magic, some use needles and others use pills. Who are they?
Among the Indians of North America the "medicine man" was a very important person. He could cure illnesses, and he could speak to the spirits--the supernatural forces that controlled the world.
The Indians believed that bad spirits made people ill. So, when people were ill, the medicine man tried to help them by using magic--he spoke to the good spirits and asked for their help. Many people were cured because they thought that the spirits were helping them. But really these people cured themselves. Sometimes your own mind is the best doctor for you.
The medicine men were often successful for another reason, too. They knew about plants that really can cure illnesses. A lot of modern medicines are made from plants that were used by medicine men hundreds of years ago.
For more than five thousand years only Chinese doctors have used needles to fight illnesses. This method is called acupuncture . The doctor studies the sick person carefully. Then he puts needles into that person's body at the right places for his illness. Chinese doctors believe that they can control the body's natural forces in this way. At first, doctors in the West thought that this was just another kind of magic. Recently, however, they have found out that it is possible to cure many illnesses like this because the needles help the body to produce its own "medicines". In this way the body cures itself. | Using needles to fight illnesses _ .
a) is easy to learn by anyone
b) was first used by the Chinese
c) is used as another kind of magic
d) used to be popular over the world
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
]
| race |
Furthermore , the smaller of the two stages is covered so it has the feel of a more intimate club or concert hall . Really great atmosphere . I only attended the first day because I figured camping on my own for four days would lose its appeal quickly , however I 'd love to go back in the future for the whole thing . It stormed torrentially right in the middle of the day , but I managed to stay mostly dry and was n't too miserable . Thankfully , it was pretty much dry again by the time R.E.M. | What can be concluded about this concert venue and the duration ?
1) The concert venue must have been outdoors lasting 1 day .
2) The concert venue must have been outdoors and lasted 4 days .
3) The concert venue must have been indoors lasting 1 day .
4) The concert venue must have been indoors and lasted 4 days .
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
]
| cosmos |
Daughter: Dad. You love me, don't you?
Father: Of course, I do. Why do you ask ... Ah, what's on your mind?
Daughter: Well, I saw this great offer for a free cell phone here in the newspaper, and ...
Father: Free? Nothing's ever free.
Daughter: Well, the phone is free ... after a $50 mail-in rebate.
Father: Ah, so that's the catch. And why do you need a cell phone anyway?
Daughter: Dad. All my friends have one, and I can use it to call you in case the car breaks down.
Father: Ah, I don't know. There are always so many fees.
Daughter: But the monthly charge for this service is only $29.99, with 1,000 free weekday minutes nationwide, and unlimited weekend minutes. Plus, unlimited, anytime minutes for anyone using the same service.
Father: I don't know.
Daughter: And you can roll over the extra minutes to the next month instead of just losing them. What do you think of that?
Father: Yeah, but what is the term of the service agreement?
Daughter: It's only for six months.
Father: But what if you cancel early?
Daughter: Um ... Ah, there's a cancellation fee of $200, but with ...
Father: Two hundred bucks!
Daughter: Yeah, but you won't have to worry about me while I'm driving the new car.
Father: New car? What new car?
Daughter: The new car you'll need to buy so I can use the cell phone. I mean, what's it gonna look like if I'm using a cell phone in our old lemon.
Father: Teenagers. What'll they think of next? | What reason does the girl give for needing a cellphone?
1. She can call family in case of an emergency.
2. She can make cheaper long-distance calls with it.
3. She can use it to check her email.
| 1 | [
"2",
"3"
]
| dream |
Last year, the management set up new rules to encourage employees to cut down on unnecessary printing fees. However, there has been a rash of abuses of the printing policy. Therefore, in order to control the cost, the management has decided to put forward more stringent regulations that are required to be followed by everyone, including the management.
Starting today, the management staff will meet to discuss and begin drafting up the new policy. We will post new rules outlining the new printing policy as soon as it becomes available. Once it is completed, please read it carefully. Anyone in violation of the new rules will be considered behaving in a disorderly manner and will be punished accordingly.
Your cooperation and self-discipline is highly requested. Thank you.
The Management Team
2014.8.14
NEW PRINTING POLICY
Effective as of 08/18/2014
Due to the fact that our costs have far exceeded our budget, we had to get to the root of the problem. Shockingly, most of our costs came from printing. A further, detailed look made us realize that too many of our 1,000 employees were wasting paper by making unnecessary copies. This, of course, has increased our paper usage, but it has also resulted in our using more of the very expensive ink cartridges as well as the repair work that has followed. Over the past month, this has occurred at a rate that is not acceptable. Therefore, the following rules will go into effect immediately starting tomorrow for everyone in all departments. This problem is serious, so anyone caught in violation of the rules below will be punished, suspended, or even dismissed. Your full cooperation is requested.
(1)All departments will be assigned an access card. It will record the date and time to keep track of the number of copies your department staff makes. Managers in each department are responsible for keeping track of who uses the card by keeping a record book.
(2)For bulk copies over 100, you must get advance approval from your department head.
(3)Any department believed to be making unnecessary copies will be approached. Upon investigation, a warning may result in the person being accused.
(4)A second warning may result in suspension without pay or, in this worst case, being dismissed from your position.
(5)Each department may pick up an access card from the reception desk after filling out a form.
*With second warning, your manager and the general manager will meet to discuss the proper handling of the situation. | For whom is the notice intended?
1. Employees who had previously received a warning.
2. All staff members in the company.
3. Only the management staff of the company.
4. The managers who wrote the policy.
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| race |
Object Q is above object F and to the left of it, too. P is placed at the lower right of V. O is sitting at the 12:00 position to Y. F is positioned in the lower left corner of V. Q presents right to O. Y is at the bottom of C. P is on the upper right of B. | What is the relation of the agent Y to the agent O?
1) below
2) right
3) left
4) overlap
5) upper-right
6) lower-right
7) above
8) lower-left
9) upper-left
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7",
"8",
"9"
]
| stepgame |
Research shows that black and gray cars are the favorite of thieves, bright cars are rarely asked, and white cars have the lowest theft rate. Psychologists analyze that car thieves often have a "dark personality" and choose the opposite color of their personality Car reselling makes them feel unreliable. Compared to new or luxury cars, car thieves prefer Volkswagen models with about three years of age, which are value-preserving and change hands. | Based on the above, the most likely to be launched are:
1) Three-year-old red volkswagen models are most vulnerable to theft
2) Dark cars are the best sellers in the used car market
3) Brand new white luxury cars are not easily stolen
4) The best-selling models are also the most vulnerable
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| logiqa |
Street maps are examples of two dimensional models. Which information cannot be determined using a basic map?
1: Distance from place to place
2: Directions such as north and south
3: Names of highways and roads
4: Elevations such as distance above sea level
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
]
| arc |
|
Do you blank out or feel so nervous in exams that you have trouble writing answers to questions that you knew just last night? If so, you likely have a case of test anxiety.
But, don't be afraid. By recognizing the problem, you are taking the first step towards overcoming it.
Believe it or not, a touch of nervousness can sharpen your mind, allowing you to perform more quickly. This is because under stress, the body releases the hormone adrenaline , which prepares it for something important that will happen. However, too much anxiety can result in sleeplessness, loss of appetite before tests, and poor performance. Some people might feel hot and tired. With great anger they often shout or complain for no reason.
If you worry a lot or are a perfectionist, you are more likely to have trouble with test anxiety. Those who have prepared poorly for a test or have had negative experiences taking tests may also experience test anxiety.
When you feel a storm of anxiety coming on, stop what you're doing and make your mind a blank. If possible, actually tell yourself to 'STOP!' This will get your mind off the stress.
Then think of being at a place of comfort and let your body relax. As you continue the test, find questions you know the answers to and answer them first. This will help restore your confidence.
Important of all, talk to yourself using positive language. Make it a habit to replace each negative thought with a logical reason. For example: "I've studied hard and I know the material, so I'm ready to do the best I can."
Another thing you can do is to learn to accept mistakes. In fact, they can be valuable learning opportunities.
Last but not least, start test preparation early - three to five days ahead of the quiz or test. After all, good study habits and skills - for example, time management and note-taking - will give you the feeling that you are in control. | What can we infer from the passage?
a: Those who have prepared poorly for a test cause test anxiety easily.
b: Mistakes sometime can be valuable and helpful.
c: Full test preparations will give you the feeling that you are in control.
d: A touch of anxiety can have a positive effect.
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
]
| race |
mind you this was only about three weeks ago . But i changed my mind and decided to attend bsc , i spoke with a woman at umass told her about my withdrawal and everything . but now i m regretting that decision , i want to go to umass but school starts in less than a month . do you think i will be able call umass and they will let me attend after explaining my huge mistake to them ? | What may be a fact about the person speaking ?
A: None of the above choices .
B: They made a rash decision and regret it .
C: They are unable to attend the college that they wanted .
D: They are worried about their college admissions .
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
]
| cosmos |
When people are huddled at a conference or professional event, the subject often turns to the value of failure and embracing feedback. “It is the key to self improvement!”, many chant, channeling their inner self-help gurus, Sadly, many don’t quite practice what they preach.
Seeing the value in critical feedback and the lessons that failure can offer is a tough pill to swallow. For those confident in their capabilities, their social standing (in their companies/communities etc), and their abilities, the pill goes down a little easier. For those who experience imposter syndrome, feel insecure about their work, or are new in their careers, it is more difficult.
Here’s the thing: these are not binary personalities. While some people are overly confident about themselves, and some people are overly insecure about themselves, most people have a blend of both. As such, even the most confident people can feel the sting when they get critical feedback or screw something up. This is a guide with some things I have learned over the years about how to turn feedback and failure to your advantage.
In my not-so-humble opinion, the perfect blend of a human being is confidence in their ability to execute and accomplish their goals, but with a healthy dose of awareness of their current limitations. Let’s face it, overly confident people are often not just at risk of being swallowed up by ego, but can also lack the empathy to understand other folks they need to work with who don’t share the same confidence.
An understanding of our current limitations is healthy. When we understand we are not great at something, but we are eager to learn and improve, it opens us up to counsel and tuition. The confidence piece plays an important role in helping us to remember: “I might suck now, but I am going to learn and get better”. When we have this in our heads it makes the journey more palatable: we know that our failure to succeed right now is temporary and it will improve. | After the end of the story, the author probably: | Tries to accept criticism at work | [
"Not enough information",
"Doesn't try to accept criticism at work",
"Argues about criticism when given it at work"
]
| quail |
We have three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block C is to the right of A. Block A is to the left of B. Block A has a medium black triangle and one medium blue circle. To the left of and above the medium blue circle there is the medium black triangle. The medium blue circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. Block B contains a big blue triangle, a medium yellow circle and a medium blue square. The big blue triangle is to the right of, below and near to a medium black triangle which is to the right of and above the medium blue square. The medium black triangle is touching the top edge of this block. The medium yellow circle is to the left of and above the medium blue square. Block C has a big blue triangle. | What is above the square? a medium yellow circle or a black shape that is touching the top edge of a block? | Both of them | [
"Medium yellow circle ",
"Black shape that is touching the top edge of a block ",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
Sometimes your biggest weakness can become your biggest strength. Take, for example, the story of one 10-year-old boy who decided to study judo despite the fact that he had lost his left arm in a devastating car accident.
The boy began lessons with an old Japanese judo master. The boy was doing well, so he couldn't understand why, after three months of training, the master had taught him only one move."Sensei," the boy finally said, "shouldn't I be learning more moves?""This is the only move you know, but this is the only move you'll ever need to know," the sensei replied.
Not quite understanding, but believing in his teacher, the boy kept training.
Several months later, the sensei took the boy to his first tournament. Surprising himself, the boy easily won his first two matches. The third match proved to be more difficult, but after some time, his opponent became impatient and charged; the boy skillfully used his one move to win the match. Still amazed by his success, the boy was now in the finals. This time, his opponent was bigger, stronger, and more experienced. For a while, the boy appeared _ . Concerned that the boy might get hurt, the referee called a time-out. He was about to stop the match when the sensei intervened.
"No," the sensei insisted, "Let him continue." Soon after the match resumed, his opponent made a critical mistake: he dropped his guard. Instantly, the boy used his move to pin him. The boy had won the match and the tournament. He was the champion.
On the way home, the boy and sensei reviewed every move in each and every match. Then the boy summoned the courage to ask what was really on his mind. "Sensei, how did I win the tournament with only one move?" "You won for two reasons," the sensei answered. "First, you've almost mastered one of the most difficult throws in all of judo. Second, the only known defense for that move is for your opponent to grab your left arm."
The boy's biggest weakness had become his biggest strength. | After the boy came in the finals, _ .
- he thought of giving up.
- he feared to get hurt.
- the teacher felt satisfied
- the judge stopped the game. | the teacher felt satisfied | [
"he thought of giving up.",
"he feared to get hurt.",
"the judge stopped the game."
]
| race |
There are four kinds of sentences.
A declarative sentence is a statement, and it always ends with a period.
The nurse told Mr. Abrams to roll up his sleeve so that she could check his blood pressure.
An interrogative sentence is a question, and it always ends with a question mark.
Do you have any plans for the upcoming weekend?
An imperative sentence is a command. It makes a request or tells someone to do something, and it usually ends with a period. If the command shows strong feeling, it ends with an exclamation point.
For this assignment, use references to support your claims.
Don't drive so quickly in the construction zone!
An exclamatory sentence is like a statement, but it shows surprise or strong feeling. An exclamatory sentence always ends with an exclamation point.
I can't wait to travel through Europe this summer! | What kind of sentence is this?
In 1996, Death Valley had forty days with temperatures above 120°F!
1. Interrogative
2. Declarative
3. Exclamatory
| 3 | [
"1",
"2"
]
| scienceqa |
N and M are parallel, and N is to the right of M. H is positioned above T and to the right. N presents below R. M is on the right side and top of H. F is at the lower side of R. | What is the relation of the agent H to the agent F?
A. right
B. upper-right
C. left
D. overlap
E. above
F. below
G. upper-left
H. lower-right
I. lower-left
| E | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"F",
"G",
"H",
"I"
]
| stepgame |
A lunar eclipse occurs when the Moon passes through Earth's shadow. A lunar eclipse can only occur during a
a] Full moon.
b] New moon.
c] First quarter moon.
d] Last quarter moon.
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
]
| arc |
|
Qi Haoran, a Junior One student, was quite busy over the past winter vacation - and not just with homework.Qi, together with 10 other classmates made a volunteer group to call on people to join the Clean Your Plate Campaign .
The 11 students went to many restaurants and told people the importance of saving food. "Excuse me, do you know that 950 million people around the world still haven't got enough to eat? Could you please not waste food?" They would say this kind of thing hundreds of times every day.
The Clean Your Plate Campaign began on the Internet in January.It _ people to reduce food waste.
China in these years had serious problems with wasted food.CCTV reported in January that the food Chinese people waste every year is enough to feed 200 million people for a year.
Chinese people are well known for being hospitable and generous.Many even feel that they lose face if their guests have eaten all their food.
Luckily the campaign has got the support of many.In a restaurant in Xinjiang, the owner gives the guests who have eaten up all that they ordered a sticker.People can enjoy a free meal when they have 10 stickers.More than 750 restaurants in Beijing have begun to offer smaller dishes and encourage their guests to take leftovers home.
To reduce food waste is a big task, and it needs time.It's important that everyone does their bit, just like Qi.Did you finish your meals today? | What did the 11 students do in the winter vacation?
a) They volunteered for a campaign.
b) They opened a restaurant together.
c) They collected money from customers in restaurants.
d) The helped each other with homework.
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d"
]
| race |
This place was darker than I expected, and, in spite of the rain, dirtier. Used to the life of rural Puerto Rico , I had to adjust to the similarly arranged, aggressive two-dimensionality of New York. Everywhere I looked, my eyes met gray and brown straight-edged buildings with sharp corners and deep shadows. Every few blocks there was a cement playground surrounded by chain-link fence.
A girl came out of the building next door, a jump rope in her hand, and she hopped over. "Are you Hispanic?" she asked. "No, I'm Puerto Rican." "Same thing. Puerto Rican, Hispanic. That's what we are here." She skipped a tight circle, stopped abruptly, and shoved the rope in my direction. "Want a turn?"
"Sure." I hopped on one leg, then the other. "So, if you're Puerto Rican, they call you Hispanic?"
"Yeah. Anybody who speaks Spanish."
I jumped a circle, as she had done, but faster. "You mean, if you speak Spanish, you're Hispanic?"
"Well, yeah. No . . . I mean your parents have to be Puerto Rican or Cuban or something."
"Okay, your parents are Cuban, let's say, and you're born here, but you don't speak Spanish. Are you Hispanic?"
"I guess so," she finally said. "It has to do with being from a Spanish country. I mean, you or your parents, like, even if you don't speak Spanish, you're Hispanic, you know?" She looked at me uncertainly. But I didn't know. I'd always been Puerto Rican, and it hadn't occurred to me that in New York I'd be someone else.
Later, I asked. "Are we Hispanics, Mami?" "Yes, because we speak Spanish." "But a girl said you don't have to speak the language to be Hispanic." "What girl? Where did you meet a girl?" "Outside. She lives in the next building." "Who said you could go out to the sidewalk? This isn't Puerto Rico. Something could happen to you."
I listened to Mami's lecture with depressed eyes and the necessary respect. But inside, I quaked. Two days in New York, and I'd already become someone else. It wasn't hard to imagine that greater dangers lay ahead. | For the author, being considered Hispanic represents _ .
* an opportunity for self-redefinition
* the loss of her former identity
* a restriction to be overcome
* an unavoidable result of movement to a new place | a restriction to be overcome | [
"an opportunity for self-redefinition",
"the loss of her former identity",
"an unavoidable result of movement to a new place"
]
| race |
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
A euphemism is a polite or indirect expression that is used to de-emphasize an unpleasant topic.
The head of Human Resources would never refer to firing people, only to laying them off.
Hyperbole is an obvious exaggeration that is not meant to be taken literally.
I ate so much that I think I might explode!
An oxymoron is a joining of two seemingly contradictory terms.
Some reviewers are calling this book a new classic.
A paradox is a statement that might at first appear to be contradictory, but that may in fact contain some truth.
Always expect the unexpected. | Which figure of speech is used in this text?
Shelley's Boutique claims to have "something for everyone," but it is generally understood that their target market is women of a certain age.
- Paradox
- Euphemism | Euphemism | [
"Paradox"
]
| scienceqa |
A medium yellow fruit is inside and touching a box called one. Box one contains a medium green apple which touches this fruit. | Are all boxes inside the medium yellow fruit?
- Yes
- No | No | [
"Yes"
]
| spartun |
Two blocks, called HHH and LLL exist. Far from block HHH there is block LLL. To the south of and to the east of this block is block HHH with a little purple star. A little red pentagon, a large hexagon and a grey star are in block LLL. The little red pentagon is to the east of and the grey object is to the south of the large shape. To the north of a medium purple star is the object which was to the east of the large hexagon. The medium purple star is inside and touching block LLL. | Where is the red shape regarding HHH?
a. front
b. right
c. left
d. above
e. po
f. tppi
g. behind
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g"
]
| spartun |
This Thursday, across the USA, kids are skipping school and going to work with their parents. They'll be making copies, sending faxes and sweeping floors. This is because April 28 is Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day all over the USA. This holiday shows kids what it means to be a grown-up in the working world.
I still remember when this day started, I was very happy. Not only did I have the chance to miss school, but I also got to sit in my dad's taxi all day long and we would go to a restaurant for lunch.
But after only 20 minutes of driving around the city, I was very bored. couldn't read my book in the car as I would get carsick and my dad didn't like to turn on the radio. I got hot and uncomfortable. People wouldn't get into his taxi because they thought he already had a passenger-me, so nothing happened. It seemed years before we went out for lunch. I actually started to miss school.
While the point of the day is to give kids a chance to experience real-life jobs and give them an idea of the possibilities for their futures, I got something completely different from the day. I learned to appreciate school. Where else do you get to play with your friends, do science experiments, read great books and write stories all in one day?
Just as you'll have to learn to love your job later in life, learn to love school now. If you don't already, try spending the day at work with your dad. | When is 'Take Our Sons and Daughters to Work Day' all over the USA?
1: On May 28.
2: On February 28.
3: On April 28.
4: On March 28.
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| race |
I figured they were still getting ready , so I ate by myself . As breakfast ended , they still had n't showed up , so I took charge of getting the kids organized and off to their first activity . As the activity wore on , I was still the only leader present . | How might I be feeling about being the only leader ?
A: None of the above choices .
B: Excited
C: Frustrated
D: Happy
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
]
| cosmos |
matches | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
- Burn my neighbor's house down. stereos protect my feet.
- Burn my neighbor's house down. shoes protect my feet. | Burn my neighbor's house down. shoes protect my feet. | [
"Burn my neighbor's house down. stereos protect my feet."
]
| piqa |
Email systems at thousands of companies' offices around the world were attacked by a virus called "Mellissa" that _ itself as "an important message" from a friend.
"Even though there was a weekend warning, more than 50,000 companies at about 100 places around the world have been attacked by the virus," computer experts said on Monday.
The virus began to show up last Friday and spread rapidly the next first workday by making computers send off dozens of email containing the virus. Although the virus had no long-lasting damage to a computer, its effects were far-reaching.
Michael Vatis, a senior US official said military and government computers were damaged, along with thousands of the other instructions' systems.
The body of email message says "Here is what you ask for..." Once the user opens it, the virus digs into the user's address book and sends out messages to the first 50 addresses. The reason the virus spreads so rapidly is that you're getting it from people you know and trust. So anyone who gets an unexpected email with the "Important Message" subject line is advised not to open it and to delete it immediately. | The virus spreads rapidly because _
1: it makes computers work without stop
2: it sends out messages to dozens of people who know and trust the sender at one time
3: it attacks military and government offices
4: it carries words "Important Message"
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| race |
You can never be too sure these days in the United States of your neighbors or even your customers! Try to keep a low profile in your neighborhood: Don't announce to everyone that you are running a home business with thousands of dollars worth of equipment. As much as possible, do not invite clients or visitors to your home. In fact, I know of some homebased entrepreneurs who would rather meet their clients in a neutral ground, e.g. the client's office or even Starbucks.
There are other ways to keep burglars away from your house.
*Keep lights on around your house in the evenings. Light is a natural fright for burglars.
*Invest in a security alarm, particularly if your house is located at a remote spot. Security systems can often bring down the cost of your homeowner's premium .
*Make sure that all windows and doors are locked and the security alarm turned on before you sleep at night or go out of the house. Avoid keeping house keys in obvious places, such as under the lamp or on top of the doorframe.
*Adding an additional lock will provide extra security when you are home. The deadlock, sometimes called an "exit only deadbolt"is a deadbolt that does not have an external key. It is clearly visible on the door from the outside, but cannot be broken into without destroying the door, frame or lock itself. While this security won't help directly when you aren't home, the visibility may discourage an _ from trying the door.
*Your door itself should be made of strong materials, such as oneinch thick solid hardwood or heavy metal. | Some homebased entrepreneurs do not invite clients to their home _ .
* to enjoy convenience outside their home
* not to let others know about their business
* in order to avoid being seen by burglars
* for the safety of their property | not to let others know about their business | [
"to enjoy convenience outside their home",
"in order to avoid being seen by burglars",
"for the safety of their property"
]
| race |
The music of your teenage years probably will stay with you for the rest of your life.I think music is deeply connected with memory because of the emotions it awakens.Music also helps to mark time because of the way the fashions and stars of pop culture come and go.I often connect some summers with particular records ( ) that came out while I was on holiday.But what's really the best way to record your youth? Is it your favorite song, or a picture of the singer?
In my teenage years, one of the special things about Britain was the huge amount of information about music.There were 3 weekly newspapers about music:Sounds, Melody Maker and the New Musical Express.Buying records was expensive and it also meant making a choice.So it was wise to read about music instead, and in some ways, it was actually better as well.It was possible for a group to get onto the front cover of one of the music papers without even having made any records--but they needed things to say for the reporters to write about.In fact, the best pop stars of the 1980s were people whose main talent was exactly _ .They weren' t great musicians or singers and they weren't especially goodlooking, but they had some unusual acts or habits and a nice way with clever phrases.They were ideal for filling music papers.
When The Face magazine first came out in May, 1980, it was meant to be a rock magazine.I have given away or sold all the records I bought as a teenager, but I think my old copies of The Face will stay with me for ever.Although it started out as a source of information about music, the writers quickly realized that it wasn't really the music that was important--it was the way people spoke and acted, and, above all, the way they looked. | According to the author,music can NOT _ .
* awaken emotions
* stay in the mind
* improve memory
* mark time | awaken emotions | [
"stay in the mind",
"improve memory",
"mark time"
]
| race |
Researchers found that people become happier and experience less worry after they reach the age of fifty. In fact, they say by the age of eighty-five, people are happier with their life than they were when they were eighteen years old.
The findings came from a survey of more than three hundred forty thousand adults in the United States. The Gallup Organization questioned them by telephone in two thousand eight. At that time, the people were between the ages of eighteen and eighty-five.
The researchers asked questions about emotions like happiness, sadness and worry. They also asked about mental or emotional stress.
Arthur Stone in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Science at Stony Brook University in New York led the study. His team found that levels of stress were highest among adults between the ages of twenty-two and twenty-five.
The findings showed that stress levels dropped sharply after people reached their fifties.
Happiness was highest among the youngest adults and those in their early seventies. The people least likely to report feeling negative emotions were those in their seventies and eighties.
The findings appeared in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
Researchers say they do not know why happiness increases as people get older. One theory is that, as people grow older, they grow more thankful for what they have and have better control of their emotions. They also spend less time thinking about bad experiences.
Professor Stone says the emotional patterns could be linked to changes in how people see the world, or maybe even changes in brain chemistry.
The researchers also considered possible influences like having young children, being unemployed or being single. But they found that influences like these did not affect the levels of happiness and well-being related to age.
The study also showed that men and women have similar emotional patterns as they grow older. However, women at all ages reported more sadness, stress and worry than men. | According to the researchers, what is probably the reason why people grow happier when they get older?
A) When people get older, they can't remember bad experiences.
B) When people get older, they learn to adjust their feelings.
C) When people get older, they have no young children to care about.
D) When people get older, they don't care about their feelings.
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
]
| race |
ice pick | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
a. Can enclose a camera for protection
b. Can crack a camera lens.
| b | [
"a"
]
| piqa |
Yesterday I went to the nursing home to visit my grandma. She just got out of the hospital recently where she had some serious operations. I wanted to surprise her after work, so I stopped by for a quick visit.
When I got there, she was happy to see me. We hugged, kissed and exchanged greetings. Then I heard a woman crying. It was my grandma's roommate. The curtain was drawn so I could not see her. She started calling out a name that wasn't mine but she was certainly talking to me, begging me to go to her side of the room.
I ignored her at first and continued visiting with my grandma. Then she started begging and saying, "Please, come to see me!" So I went to see her.
When I drew the curtain back, she looked so old but flashed me the biggest smile! She opened her arms wide for me to hug her so I bent low and gave her a hug. I sat on her bed and talked with her for a few minutes. She kept calling me by the other name but I did not correct her. She told me stories as if I had been there when they happened.
Finally I went back to visit with my grandma. Then the woman started crying again, saying, "Please, come back." She finally slept.
I stopped by the nurse's station and the nurse told me that the lady suffers from Alzheimer's. I mentioned the name she had called me. The nurse told me it was the lady's daughter's name. Then I understood why she wanted me to go to visit her.
We will all get old some day. Some of us will have broken minds like he lady and some of us will have broken bodies like my grandma. As I was leaving I promised I would go back and visit the lady, even after my grandma moves back to her home. | Which of the following is right according to the passage?
A) The writer's grandma had some serious illness.
B) The writer would go back and visit the old lady.
C) the lady's daughter always visited her.
D) The lady came out to see me.
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
]
| race |
What does gravity pull objects closer to?
a. Something to move
b. Celestial bodies
c. Mouth of rivers
d. Satellites
e. The galaxy
f. Solar system
g. Clouds
h. Kinetic energy
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h"
]
| qasc |
|
A medium green apple and a medium yellow fruit are in a box called one. Another medium green apple is covered by box one. Under medium green apple number one is the medium yellow fruit. This fruit is over and touches medium green apple number two. | Are all medium apples above medium green apple number two?
* Yes
* No | No | [
"Yes"
]
| spartun |
The video rooms have been open since Jan. 2. If successful, the chain hopes to expand the service to other provinces, or even other countries. In addition to the food, customers pay 200 yuan per hour for using the room.
''The video rooms have been fully booked in February,'' said Chen Yu, manager of the Wangfujing branch. The Video room in Beijing is about 30 square meters and large enough for six customers.
''Many customers prefer to use the room for dinners rather than lunch,'' Chen said, adding the average age of customers who booked the video hotpot is about 30.
''The whole process is very smooth. The image and the voice transmission are as good as those of video conferencing at work, ''said one of Chen's colleagues surnamed Luo.
''I have a lot of friends in Beijing, whom I haven't met for a long time because of being busy at work,'' said a woman surnamed Yu who is having dinner with her husband at Haidilao.''The new service gives us a chance to have a dinner together without traveling. I would like to give it a try.''
The video hotpot also helped establish a friendship between waitresses in the two cities.
Zhao Huanhuan, in her 20s, who is specially trained for serving in the video room in Shanghai, developed a friendship with a waitress named Lu Ke in the Beijing branch.
Zhao said excitedly: ''It was too amazing to believe. I'm so interested in using the special room and enjoy serving people there. I also talk about some interesting interactive games with Lu before guests come for dinner''.
Although Lu felt a little bit nervous when she first served in front of the screens, she said the new mode of communication also encouraged her to supply better services for customers.
''It's like a service competition. We saw each other through video and I could learn from Zhao's serving,'' Lu said, adding she will visit Zhao if she goes to Shanghai.
It seems that video hotpot doesn't satisfy everyone's taste, however. | From the passage we know that _ .
* the video room service has been open in many provinces in China
* using the video room, you have to pay extra 200 yuan per hour
* the video room service has been open for a long time
* the Video room in Beijing is only designed for six people to use | the video room service has been open for a long time | [
"the video room service has been open in many provinces in China",
"using the video room, you have to pay extra 200 yuan per hour",
"the Video room in Beijing is only designed for six people to use"
]
| race |
Living an Adventurous Life
Nearly ten years ago, I was told that I had a brain tumor , and this experience changed my attitude about adventure forever.I thought that I was going to die and that all my adventures were over.I did not have a brain tumor, it turned out, but rather multiple sclerosis , which meant that, although they were not over, the nature of my adventures could have to change.
Each morning that I wake up is a fresh event, something that I might not have had.Each gesture that I make carries the weight of uncertainty and demands significant attention: buttoning my shirt, changing a light bulb, walking down stairs.I might not be able to do it this time.If I could not delight in them, they would likely drown me in anger and in self-pity.
I admire the grand adventures of others.I read about them with interest.With Peter Matthiessen I have hiked across the Himalayas to the Crystal Mountain.I have walked with Annie Dillard up, down, into, and across Tinker Creek in all seasons.David Bain has gone with me along 110 miles of Philippine coast, and Ed Abbey has rowed me down the Colorado River.I enjoy the adventures of these courageous figures, who can strike out on difficult trips - 2 miles, 250 miles, 3000 miles - ready to bear cold and tiredness, indeed not just to bear but to celebrate.
But as for me, I can no longer walk very far from the armchair in which I read.Some days I don't even make it to the backyard.And yet I'm unwilling to give up the adventurous life, the difficulty of it, even the pain, the anxiety and fear, and the sudden brief lift of spirit that makes a hard journey more attractive.
I refine adventure, make it smaller and smaller.And now, whether I am moving on my hands and knees across the dining room to help my cat, lying wide-eyed in the dark battling another period of sadness, gathering flowers from the garden, meeting a friend for lunch, I am always having the adventures that are mine to have. | Which of the following shows the author's strong love for adventures?
- The author imagines having adventures while reading.
- The author works hard to make more money for adventures.
- The author expects to recover only to continue adventures.
- The author spends almost every day looking for adventures. | The author expects to recover only to continue adventures. | [
"The author imagines having adventures while reading.",
"The author works hard to make more money for adventures.",
"The author spends almost every day looking for adventures."
]
| race |
We have three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Block C is above A and block A is below B. Block A has a medium black square and one medium blue square. Below the medium blue square is a medium yellow square. The medium black square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium yellow square and the medium blue square. Block B contains one medium black square. And block C contains one medium black square. A medium yellow square is touching the bottom edge of this block. This shape is below the medium black square. | Which object is below a medium black square? the medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block or the medium yellow square which is in block A? | Both of them | [
"The medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"The medium yellow square which is in block a",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
We have two blocks. Lets call them A and B. Block A is below B. Block A has a medium black square and a medium yellow square. Below the medium yellow square there is the medium black square. Block B has two medium yellow squares. Below medium yellow square number two there is medium yellow square number one. There is also a medium blue square touching the bottom edge of this block. Below medium yellow square number one and medium yellow square number two there is the medium blue square. | Which object is above a blue shape? the medium yellow square that is in block A or medium yellow square number one? | Medium yellow square number one | [
"The medium yellow square that is in block a",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
what does a gasoline lawn mower convert gasoline into?
A) Motor
B) Heat
C) Pull cord
D) Energy
E) Ethanol
F) Energy.
G) Heat energy
H) Movement
| H | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G"
]
| qasc |
|
Yes. 20 years ago. When I was a lot younger.
I was victimised by a gang of bent police men, who arrested me and set me up to get charged with something that I did not do which I believe was connected to other criminals who live in my area, who I believe were connected to a gang of DJ’s who were involved stealing intellectual and copyright works from me (likely their party organisers and drug dealer buddies).
I was sent to court and found guilty based on no evidence by a magistrate court judge who was later struck off for corruption after defrauding an old lady of over a million pounds!
I was not put in prison for this minor offense but did receive a minor criminal record.
This criminal records the same DJ’s and bent ex-police have used to ruin my reputation and career. One of the bent policemen, who incidentally had already been thrown out of the police force for car insurance fraud, even turned up at the uni I went to and spread vicious slander to ruin me there, and in the area that I lived at the time.
I was then victimised by the people at the famous college that I went to and all my intellectual and copyright works stolen. Which I note, generated millions for others. Once they made their money and gained credibility on the back of my hard work, innovation and some may say genius, the thieves then did all they could to ruin my reputation in the entertainment industry and in the area that I live. Making my life extremely hard for no more reason than having my work stolen.
If I wasn't so tough, and for a few people left who have at least some integrity, I would be dead now, like the rest of their victims.
I have lost respect for quite a few people who I used to think were really talented.
I now understand where there talent comes from…
Shame on them. | When was the author first sent to court? | After being victimized and arrested | [
"After a traffic violation",
"Not enough information",
"Only after being arrested"
]
| quail |
We have two blocks, called HHH and LLL. Block HHH has a medium purple hexagon. To the south of a medium grey hexagon there is the medium purple hexagon. The medium grey hexagon is within block HHH. The thing which was to the south of the medium grey hexagon are north of another medium grey hexagon and another medium grey hexagon. Medium grey hexagon number two is inside and touching and medium grey hexagon number three is in block HHH. Medium grey hexagon number two is to the south of medium grey hexagon number three. To the north of block HHH there is block LLL with a medium red hexagon and a medium purple hexagon. Far from and to the west of this block there is block HHH. Another medium red hexagon is covered by block LLL. | What is the position of the medium purple hexagon in LLL regarding HHH?
* above
* ntppi
* left
* below
* right
* near
* far | right | [
"above",
"ntppi",
"left",
"below",
"near",
"far"
]
| spartun |
One third of the schools are done and the new system is awesome . Most of the schools I cover still have the old equipment so I do alot of service calls . I am currently in a Cisco CCNA class at college . | Why is the narrator constantly traveling to schools ?
A) None of the above choices .
B) He is being called to fix equipment .
C) He is being called to substitute teach .
D) He is being called to pick up his kid .
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
]
| cosmos |
There are two blocks. We call them A and B. There is one small yellow circle in block A. A small black circle is also touching the right edge of this block. The small black circle is below the small yellow circle. The small yellow circle is touching the right edge of this block. Block B is below block A. It has one medium blue square. A small black triangle is above and to the right of the medium blue square. There is also one big black square touching the bottom edge of this block. The big black square is below the small black triangle. The medium blue square is touching the bottom edge of this block. | Which object is below a yellow shape? the medium shape which is touching the bottom edge of a block or the small black circle? | Both of them | [
"The medium shape which is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"The small black circle ",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
a dark-skinned , dark-haired girl in a white vest and black pants is standing next to a desk | Is the black thing in front of the wall?
A] No
B] Yes
| B | [
"A"
]
| resq |
W: Excuse me. Is this seat taken?
M: No. it's not taken.
W: Oh. thank you.
M: Oh. let me help you with this.
W: Oh. thank you.
M: Do you want to sit by the window?
W: No. no. no. I like the aisle seat better. You can sit by the window.
M: My name is Mike Gerard Hogan. Pleased to meet you.
W: I'm Elsa Tobin. How do you do?
M: Do you live in New York?
W: No. no. I'm from Florida.
M: I am, too. But didn't you just get on?
W: No, no. I just changed my seat. A man next to me was smoking, and smoke really bothers me. | What is the most probable relationship between the two speakers?
* Friends.
* Strangers.
* Relatives. | Strangers. | [
"Friends.",
"Relatives."
]
| dream |
Television news coverage gives viewers a sense of direct involvement with current events but does not provide the depth of coverage needed for the significance of those events to be appreciated. Newspapers, on the other hand, provide depth of coverage but no sense of direct involvement. Unfortunately, a full understanding of current events requires both an appreciation of their significance and a sense of direct involvement with them. Ttherefore, since few people seek out news sources other than newspapers and television, few people ever fully understand current events. | The reasoning in the argument is flawed because the argument
A: Treats two things, neither one of which can plausibly be seen as excluding the other, as though they were mutually exclusive
B: Makes crucial use of the term "depth of coverage" without defining it
C: Fails to consider the possible disadvantages of having a sense of direct involvement with tragic or violent events
D: Ignores the possibility that people read newspapers or watch television for reasons other than gaining a full understanding of current events
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
]
| reclor |
You know how much your telephone has changed over the past 10 years? Your car will change even more than that in the next 10 years. One of the biggest changes is that cars will drive themselves.
"We certainly have the technology for it now."says Andrew Poliak of automotive technology supplier QNX."We expect self-driving cars to be a mainstream thing between 2020 and 2025."
The American company Google has been working on self-driving cars for years. These cars are already on the roads in the United States and are truly self-driving. They have to steering wheels or pedals . Last week, the police ordered one of Google's cars to stop for driving too slowly on a public road. The car was not breaking any law, so no one was punished.
Another American company, Tesla, added an "Autopilot" feature to its cars last month. With the Autopilot turned on, the vehicle drives itself. The car will speed up, slow down, _ and drive by itself. You can take over driving any time by turning the steering wheel or touching a pedal. The car uses sensors to know when driveway changing is safe and whether it should speed up or slow down.
Tesla Autopilot is made for cross-country driving. It keeps you in the driveway and helps you avoid hitting other cars. It does not work well on local roads, for it will not stop at a red light or stop sign.
Reporter Carolyn Nicander Mohr tried the Autopilot feature of a Tesla earlier this month. She had a hard time trusting the car to do what it should do. She thought about disabling the Autopilot feature many times during her trip. She wanted to take control at every bend in the road and hit the brake when the car in front of her slowed down. Yet the car drove perfectly.
Other companies are working on self-driving cars, too. Marcedes-Benz, Audi, BMW.Volvo and Toyota all have plans for such vehicles.
,A, B, C, D. | What do Andrew Poliak's words probably mean?
- There will be more self-driving cars in use in the future.
- It is too difficult for people to make self-driving cars now.
- Self-driving cars will be first put on the market in 2020.
- Nobody loves to use self-driving cars at the moment. | Self-driving cars will be first put on the market in 2020. | [
"There will be more self-driving cars in use in the future.",
"It is too difficult for people to make self-driving cars now.",
"Nobody loves to use self-driving cars at the moment."
]
| race |
There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Block B is above blocks A and C. Block A contains one big yellow triangle and one small yellow square. Above the small yellow square there is the big yellow triangle. Block B has one medium black triangle and a medium blue triangle. A medium black square is touching the right edge of this block. This block also has a small blue triangle. To the right of the small blue triangle and the medium black triangle is the medium black square. This shape is far from the medium blue triangle. Block C has one big black square. | What is below the shape which is touching the right edge of a block? a small blue triangle or a small yellow square? | Small yellow square | [
"Small blue triangle ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
New Year’s resolutions are great, unless you don’t really resolve to do anything. Then they become a list of wishes. Unless you are going to determine steps to make your wishes turn into goals AND you’re going to follow through with those steps, you probably should not make New Year’s resolutions.
Full disclaimer before we completely dive in: I’m not against setting goals. I have always been a goal setter and sometimes even a goal achiever. If you’re the same, you may enjoy this audible, or if you’re interested in developing and achieving SMART goals try this e-book or this book.
Why You Shouldn’t Make New Year’s Resolutions
You’ll probably write the same things on a sheet of paper that you did the year before. Some of the common resolutions we’ve all heard are: Lose weight, exercise, spend less, save more, travel, go to church, and so on and so forth. There’s a reason these are common. We hear them (or write them) time and time again and…nothing changes.
By mid-January, they’ll be long forgotten. Maybe even before January 15th, they aren’t a thought in our minds. They were good ideas two weeks prior (and the years before that), but that’s what they have remained…ideas.
You didn’t think of a route to your destination. Saving money sounds great, but do you know what you’re already spending? Do you know what you need to cut and where you’ll put that amount? Have you factored in your new gym membership? What will you do with it? Will the autodraft payment that comes out each month help you shed those pounds? What churches are in your area? Do they have programs your family will be interested in? Do you know when the services are?
You’re overwhelmed. You try to better yourself constantly. Maybe. Let’s say some of you try to better yourselves constantly. Which can be a good thing. But it can also be the reason you fail yourselves time and time again. You say yes when you should say no, sign up when you should wait a few more months, and have a list of ten New Year’s resolutions when you should focus on two. | What did the narrator write? | A book | [
"Not enough information",
"A poem",
"A goal"
]
| quail |
A tiny orange rectangle and a large green rectangle are inside a box named DDD. Near to the large green rectangle is the tiny orange rectangle. Box DDD touches another box called EEE. A box called JJJ exists. Box JJJ has a midsize orange rectangle which is behind a large white oval. Box JJJ covers the large white oval. A large white rectangle is in front of the large white oval. The large white rectangle is within box JJJ. A large orange rectangle is in this box. Above the thing which was in front of the large white oval there is the large orange rectangle. | Is the midsize orange rectangle behind all large objects?
1: Yes
2: No
| 2 | [
"1"
]
| spartun |
We have two blocks, called HHH and LLL. A medium grey hexagon and a medium purple hexagon are inside block HHH. Block HHH has a medium red hexagon and covers another medium red hexagon. Medium red hexagon number one is north of and the medium purple hexagon touches the medium grey hexagon. The object which was to the north of the medium grey hexagon is to the north of the shape which touches the medium grey hexagon. North of medium red hexagon number two there is the medium purple hexagon. Block LLL contain a medium red hexagon and a medium purple hexagon. A medium grey hexagon is inside and touching this block. The medium red hexagon touches the medium grey hexagon. South of the medium purple hexagon is this object. | Is a medium grey hexagon south of any object?
* No
* Yes | Yes | [
"No"
]
| spartun |
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