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We have three boxes, called one, two and three. Box two has a medium yellow apple which touches a medium green apple. Box two contains the medium green apple. This box has a medium orange apple which touches the medium green apple. Box two covers another medium orange apple. This box is in and box one has box three. A medium yellow apple and a medium green apple are within box three. The medium yellow apple is to the south of the medium green apple. | Is any medium thing in a box?
a: No
b: Yes
| b | [
"a"
]
| spartun |
P is sitting at the upper left position to X. R is positioned above C. X is to the left of A and is on the same horizontal plane. Q is directly above P. R is above A at 2 o'clock. | What is the relation of the agent P to the agent A?
a) above
b) upper-right
c) upper-left
d) lower-right
e) left
f) below
g) lower-left
h) overlap
i) right
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
]
| stepgame |
From early times, man has been interested in art. People have often worked together to collect and save the world's art treasures. Fine art treasures from many countries are kept in an art museum called the Louvre in Paris, France. The works of art have been collected by the people of France over many centuries. It is the biggest art museum in the world. The Louvre has not always been a museum. The first building was a fort. In 1190, it was the king's castle with high walls and a round tower, which had a river around it to keep out the enemies. Over the years, the number of buildings around the castle grew. By 1350, the castle no longer needed a fort. The Louvre became a palace home for French kings and queens.
During times of peace, new treasures were brought in. During the days of war, many treasures were stolen, and the buildings were damaged.
When Francis I became king of France in 1515, he brought in many artists from other countries. One of the artists was Lenardo da Vinci from Italy. Da Vinci's "Mona Lisa" is the best known painting in the museum today. In 1793, the Louvre became a public museum. It is a place where art treasures are kept for everyone to enjoy. Every year millions of people from all over the world come to the Louvre to see the masterpieces. | How long has the Louvre been a museum?
1. For over 200 years
2. Since 1350
3. For over 800 years.
4. Since l515
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
]
| race |
When he was driving home one evening on a country road, he saw an old lady, strained on the side of the road. He stopped in front of her car and got out. Even with the smile on his face, she was worried. He looked poor and hungry. He knew how she felt. He said, "I am here to help you, madam. Why don't you wait in the car where it's warm? By the way, my name is Joe."
She had a flat tire . Joe crawled under the car, changed the tire. But he got dirty and his hands hurt. She could not thank him enough and asked him how much she owed him. He told her that if she really wanted to pay him back, the next time she saw someone who needed help, she could give that person the assistance they needed, and Joe added," And think of me."
She drove off. A few miles down the road the lady saw a small restaurant. She went in. The waitress had a sweet smile, and was nearly eight months pregnant. The old lady wondered how someone like her who seemed poor could be so kind to a stranger. Then she remembered Joe. After the lady finished her meal, the waitress went to get her change from a hundred-dollar bill. But she stepped right out the door.
When the waitress came back, she noticed something written on a napkin, "I am helping you because someone once helped me. If you really want to pay me back, here's what you do ---Do not let the chain of love end with you."
That night when she got home, she was thinking about the money and what the lady had written. She and her husband needed money with the baby due next month. She knew how worried her husband was, and as he lay sleeping next to her, she whispered, "Everything's going to be all right. I love you, Joe" | At the restaurant, the lady_.
- told the waitress Joe's story
- received good service
- had an expensive meal
- met another poor guest | told the waitress Joe's story | [
"received good service",
"had an expensive meal",
"met another poor guest"
]
| race |
Flight Distance
Any observant people have noticed that a wild animal will allow a man or other potential enemy to approach only up to a given distance before it escapes. "Flight distance" is the terms used for this interspecies spacing. As a general rule, there is a positive relationship between the size of an animal and its flight distance --- the larger the animal, the greater the distance it must keep between itself and the enemy. An antelope will escape when the enemy is as much as five hundred yards away. The wall lizard's flight distance, on the other hand, is about six feet. Flight is the basic means of survival for mobile creatures.
Critical Distance
Critical distance apparently is present wherever and whenever there is a flight reaction. "Critical distance" includes the narrow zone separating flight distance from attack distance. A lion in a zoo will flee from an approaching man until it meets a barrier that it cannot overcome. If the man continues the approach, he soon penetrates(,)the lion's critical distance, at which point the cornered lion turns back and begins slowly stalk the man.
Social Distance
Social animals need to stay in touch with each other. Loss of contact with the group can be fatal for a variety of reasons including exposure to enemies. Social distance is not simply the distance at which an animal will lose contact with his group --- that is, the distance at which it can no longer see, hear, or smell the group --- it is rather a psychological distance, one at which the animal apparently begins to feel anxious when it goes beyond its limits. We can think of it as a hidden band that contains the group.
Social distance varies from species to species. It is quite short --- apparently only a few yards --- among some animals, and quite long among others.
Social distance is not always rigidly fixed but is determined in part by the situation. When the young of apes and humans are mobile but not yet under control of the mother's voice, social distance may be the length of her reach. This is readily observed among baboons in a zoo. When the baby approaches a certain point, the mother reaches out to seize the end of its tail and pull it back to her. When added control is needed because of danger, social distance shortens. To show this in man, one has only to watch a family with a number of small children holding hands as they cross a busy street. | If a lion's critical distance is penetrated, it will _
1: begin to jump
2: run away
3: try to hide
4: begin to attack
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
pants | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
a. Can be used as a flag
b. Can be used as a rain coat
| a | [
"b"
]
| piqa |
Chemical changes and physical changes are two common ways matter can change.
In a chemical change, the type of matter changes. The types of matter before and after a chemical change are always different.
Some chemical changes are caused by heating or cooling. For example, burning a piece of paper is a chemical change caused by heating. When paper gets hot enough, it reacts with oxygen in the air and burns. The paper and oxygen change into ash and smoke.
In a physical change, the type of matter stays the same. The types of matter before and after a physical change are always the same.
A change of state is a type of physical change. Changes of state can be caused by heating or cooling. For example, ice melting is a physical change that can be caused by heating. Ice and liquid water are made of the same type of matter: water.
The law of conservation of mass says that all physical and chemical changes conserve mass. Conserve means to keep the same. So, the total mass before a physical or chemical change is equal to the total mass after the change. | What do these two changes have in common?
a sidewalk heating up in the sun
water vapor condensing on a bathroom mirror
* Both are only physical changes.
* Both are chemical changes.
* Both are caused by cooling.
* Both are caused by heating. | Both are only physical changes. | [
"Both are chemical changes.",
"Both are caused by cooling.",
"Both are caused by heating."
]
| scienceqa |
China introduced its so-called one-child policy in the late 1970s. It's been believed to help control China's population growth . It's also been against for forcing parents to make difficult personal choices , or in some cases face huge fines .
The policy said that in big cities or towns, parents could only have one child, although there were some exceptions , for example, the famous director Zhang Yimou, who was ordered to pay the heavy fines for his three children.
The new rule says that if either parent is an only child, then they are able to have two children of their own.
One reason for the change is economics .
In China, many people care for their elderly relatives, so a single child could not afford to look after his parents and grandparents. This new policy could help with that.
Another reason, China says it wants to improve human rights . | Where can you get this news _ .
* from your books
* from a magazine
* on TV
* in the newspaper | from your books | [
"from a magazine",
"on TV",
"in the newspaper"
]
| race |
Left without power and a sewing table , I was only able to work on the hand sewing for the pieces that had at least been machine stitched -- not many since I had decided to work in smaller batches ! Fortunately , we were able to camp out in my in - laws living room for the week , but my toddler , even though very excited by this odd vacation of sorts , was completely thrown off by the lack of routine . I had to nap with him every day and only had an hour or two to sew each night . It was crazy ! | Why was the narrator 's child unnerved ?
- They were off their routine .
- They were without their batches of toys .
- None of the above choices .
- They were teething . | They were off their routine . | [
"They were without their batches of toys .",
"None of the above choices .",
"They were teething ."
]
| cosmos |
How can you find a jellyfish without coming near it?
1) Hand
2) Store
3) See
4) Mediterranean sea
5) Zoo
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4",
"5"
]
| commonsenseqa |
|
There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. One small yellow square, a big blue square and a medium blue triangle are in block A. The big blue square is touching the right edge of this block. It is below and to the right of the medium blue triangle. Above the big blue square is the small yellow square. It is to the left of the medium blue triangle. Block B is above block A. It has a small black square. Below the small black square is a medium yellow triangle. Below block B there is block C which has one big black circle. | Which object is above a shape that is touching the right edge of a block? the small black square or the small yellow square? | Both of them | [
"The small black square ",
"The small yellow square ",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
If you're into sports , you 've seen it happen -----tennis players jump over the net to shake hands after a hard match ;football players exchange jerseys after 90 minutes of knocking each other around ;even boxer touch gloves at the beginning of each round .Players in every event ,from spelling _ to golf ,act in this way .It's all parts of sportsmanship , A great tradition in sports and competition .It means playing and being calm all through the match .
Everyone feels great when they win .In the last few years ,your may see some players celebrate a goal with a long dance .However , it's always hard for people to say in public that they made a bad play .Good sportsmanship is what they really need .It's the golden rule of sports .
Good sportsmanship means that you play by the rules ,talk politely to every during games and stay cool even when you lose the game .At the school sports meet, for example , it's more important for you to know how to work as part of a team and cheer your team on .hey may help you enjoy more success at your future work .In competition---as us in life--you may not always win ,but believe me ,sportsmanship will help you get through , and there is always the next match . | The passage mainly tells us that sportsmanship gets you through no matter whether _ .
1. you play or learn
2. you are happy or not
3. you win or lost
4. you feel hard or not
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
We have one box named one. This box have a medium yellow watermelon, a medium orange melon and a small orange melon. A big orange watermelon is covered by and a small yellow melon is within this box. The medium yellow watermelon is over the big fruit and is to the left of the small yellow melon. The big orange watermelon are to the right of the medium orange melon and the small yellow melon. The small yellow melon is under the medium yellow watermelon. To the left-hand side of and near to the medium orange melon is this fruit. Close to this thing there is the small orange melon. | Is a yellow watermelon above the small yellow melon?
- No
- Yes | Yes | [
"No"
]
| spartun |
There exist three boxes, named one, two and three. Box one with a small yellow watermelon and a big yellow watermelon covers box three. A medium green melon and a small green melon are in box one. To the north of the medium green melon is the small yellow watermelon. This fruit are south of the big yellow watermelon and the small green melon. Box three has a medium apple and covers a big yellow watermelon. A small yellow melon is west of the medium apple. To the north of and east of the medium apple there is the big yellow watermelon. The small yellow melon is in box three. | What is the position of the small yellow melon regarding the big yellow watermelon covered by box three?
1] dc
2] right
3] ntpp
4] front
5] left
6] tppi
7] ec
| 5 | [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4",
"6",
"7"
]
| spartun |
M: Where did you put my new red tie?
W: It's right there in the cupboard with your other ties.
M: There's a green one and a couple of brown ones, but no red one.
W: Here it is in your drawer. You must have put it there when you brought it home.
M: I suppose so. We'd better hurry up or we're going to be late. The Smiths said to come at 7:00.
W: Oh, it's 6:24 now. Sue isn't here to take care of the children yet.
M: She shall be here at 6:40. That still gives us time to get there.
W: Who else is coming tonight?
M: The Browns and the Franks. And Mrs. Johnson's sister will be there too.
W: Well. I think we'd better go down. Sue should be here pretty soon. | What can we learn about Sue?
1] She is the speakers' guest.
2] She is Mrs. Johnson's sister.
3] She is the person to look after their children.
| 3 | [
"1",
"2"
]
| dream |
What could snoring cause in rare cases?
* Complaining
* An upset partner
* Disturbed sleep
* Loud noise
* Death | Death | [
"Complaining",
"An upset partner",
"Disturbed sleep",
"Loud noise"
]
| commonsenseqa |
|
A recent survey conducted in one North American city revealed widespread concern about the problems faced by teenagers today. Seventy percent of the adults surveyed said they would pay higher taxes for drug treatment programs, and 60 percent said they were willing to pay higher taxes to improve the city' s schools. Yet in a vote in that same city, a proposition to increase funding for schools by raising taxes failed by a narrow margin to win majority approval. | Which one of the following factors, if true, would LEAST contribute to an explanation of the discrepancy described above?
a: Many of the people who were surveyed did not respond truthfully to all of the questions put to them.
b: A proposition for increasing funds for local drug treatment centers also failed to win approval.
c: The proposition to raise taxes for schools was couched in terminology that many of the voters found confusing.
d: The survey sample was not representative of the voters who voted on the proposition.
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d"
]
| reclor |
One day a great general asks his soldiers, "What is the strongest power in the world? " Four of his soldiers put up their hands. They want to answer the question. The general asks the first man to speak. The man is younger than the other three, and he's not strong. He says, "My gun is the strongest. It can kill anyone." "Thank you. Next, please." The second man is very strong. He says, "I don't think so. Soldiers use guns. So the soldier is the strongest." The third man says, "Soldiers use guns, but our general gives orders. So I think our general is the strongest." The fourth man is the oldest. He says, "Love is the strongest. For love, people don't use guns." The general says nothing. He takes out a medal and gives it to him. | _ soldiers answer the general's question.
A. All the
B. Four of the
C. One of the
D. Many of the
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
]
| race |
V and F are next to each other with F on the right and V on the left. U is sitting in the right direction of L. F is to the right and above L at an angle of about 45 degrees. G is diagonally to the bottom right of X. Q is at the 6 o'clock position relative to U. G is positioned in the lower left corner of W. V is positioned below W and to the right. | What is the relation of the agent X to the agent L?
- lower-right
- overlap
- left
- upper-right
- lower-left
- upper-left
- right
- above
- below | upper-left | [
"lower-right",
"overlap",
"left",
"upper-right",
"lower-left",
"right",
"above",
"below"
]
| stepgame |
I don't have internet connection, who do I call?
A: 911
B: Computer network
C: Company
D: Electrical circuit
E: Airport
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D",
"E"
]
| commonsenseqa |
|
Q is over there and P is directly below it. Q is below K and to the left of K. N is diagonally below G to the left at a 45 degree angle. Z is at the 12 o'clock position relative to S. N is diagonally left and above N. L is on the same horizontal plane directly right to K. P and O are in a vertical line with P on top. L presents below G. | What is the relation of the agent S to the agent O?
1) upper-right
2) lower-right
3) overlap
4) left
5) below
6) right
7) above
8) upper-left
9) lower-left
| 6 | [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"7",
"8",
"9"
]
| stepgame |
(2013*II,B)In 1947 a group of famous people from the art world headed by an Austrian conductor decided to hold an international festival of music,dance and theatre in Edinburgh.The idea was to reunite Europe after the Second World War.
It quickly attracted famous names such as Alec Guinness,Richard Burton,Dame Margot Fonteyn and Marlene Dietrich as well as the big symphony orchestras .It became a fixed event every August and now attracts 400,000 people yearly.
At the same time,the "Fringe" appeared as a challenge to the official festival.Eight theatre groups turned up uninvited in 1947,in the belief that everyone should have the right to perform,and they did so in a public house disused for years.
Soon,groups of students firstly from Edinburgh University,and later from the universities of Oxford and Cambridge,Durham and Birmingham were making the journey to the Scottish capital each summer to perform theatre by littleknown writers of plays in small church halls to the people of Edinburgh.
Today the"Fringe",once less recognized,has far outgrown the festival with around 1,500 performances of theatre,music and dance on every one of the 21 days it lasts.And yet as early as 1959,with only 19 theatre groups performing,some said it was getting too big.
A paid administrator was first employed only in 1971,and today there are eight administrators working all year round and the number rises to 150 during August itself.In 2004 there were 200 places housing 1,695 shows by over 600 different groups from 50 different countries.More than 1.25 million tickets were sold. | What was the purpose of Edinburgh Festival at the beginning?
1) To introduce young theatre groups.
2) To bring Europe together again.
3) To honor heroes of World War II.
4) To attract great artists from Europe.
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
what may live in large colonies?
a) Bats
b) Density
c) Birds
d) Snakes
e) Ants
f) Acids
g) Wasps
h) Bees
| e | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"f",
"g",
"h"
]
| qasc |
|
- You 're welcome . He pulled me in and kissed me some more , before he said , " You did n't have to do all of this . I do n't even need a suit . " I giggled . | What best describe 's the relationship ?
1: Students
2: Couple
3: None of the above choices .
4: Siblings
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
]
| cosmos |
An ape has a larger brain than any animal except man, though it is much smaller than a man's brain. Apes all belong to the hot countries of the world--tropical Africa and South--east Asia.
The gorilla is the largest of the apes. He is as tall as six feet when standing upright. Many people think that gorillas are very fierce. They are often described as standing upright like a man, beating their fists and roaring. In their home, in the forests of Central Africa, however, they are not at all like this, They are peaceful animals and never use their great strength unless attacked. Even then, they retreat if they can.
Gorillas have black faces and long, black, hairy coats. They feed during the day on plants and fruit. At night the old male often sleeps on the ground at the foot of a tree, while the others each make a sleeping platform in the tree bending the leafy branches. Besides this, gorillas climb trees very seldom. | A gorilla is about six feet tall when he _ .
A] roars
B] stands on his legs
C] uses his great strength
D] stand on his arms
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
]
| race |
A box named one covers a medium yellow apple. This box is in another box named two. Box two contain a medium green apple and a medium yellow apple. This box covers another medium green apple which is below the medium yellow apple. Below and touches medium green apple number one is the medium yellow apple. | Is a medium yellow apple above any medium fruit?
* Yes
* No | Yes | [
"No"
]
| spartun |
Once the 2008 Olympic Games finishes, the drums and trumpets of the competitions would also stop. But would the city remain as lively as it would be after this world event? Investment sustainability and high demand are two highly invaluable economic concepts that can be looked at in order to ensure post-Olympics flourish, or perhaps, an even better future for Beijingers.
Naturally, an economic downturn occurs in an Olympic host city once the major event finishes. Renmin University Professor Jin Yuanpu noted that a global event like this would put Beijing into a position of large importance in the international stage. But after this event, who would use the heavily-funded equipment and public and private investments left in the city? Various economists argued that a meltdown is highly unlikely. Jonathan Anderson, UBS Asia economist, suggested that the negative effects of the end of Beijing Olympics 2008 on the entire country aren't important compared to previous host cities. China is such a huge economy that the conclusion of the Olympics games is the same as an ant-bite on a dragon.
But what about post-Olympics Beijing? Retired Headmaster of Peking University, Li Yining, noted that a long-term civil demand growth and a popular desire by companies to adopt careful financial management decisions can lead to continued investment growth. Even though demand in some departments of the economy would drop in the short-run, creativity, practicality and innovation would be the key factors that would continually enhance the city's image and flourish long after the Olympics in the city has ended.
So what's next for Beijing after the Olympics? Well, it's business as usual... | Which one of the followings is the author's idea?
* Beijing's economy will have a downturn after the 2008 Olympic Games.
* Beijing's economy will go worse after the 2008 Olympic Games.
* Beijing's economy will go on as usual.
* The 2008 Olympic Games have no effects on Beijing's economy. | Beijing's economy will go on as usual. | [
"Beijing's economy will have a downturn after the 2008 Olympic Games.",
"Beijing's economy will go worse after the 2008 Olympic Games.",
"The 2008 Olympic Games have no effects on Beijing's economy."
]
| race |
Do you know how to study better? Let me give you some advice about studying. First, don't put off studying. Many students do that. Then they have to cram the night before the exam. In fact you need good study habits and study a little every day. This way, you will prepare better for the exams. Second, plan _ into your study time. For example, if you read 20 pages of the book, you can play one computer game. But only one. Third, stay in a quiet place and turn off your mobile phone. Then you can put your heart into your study. Last, believe it or not, sleeping is part of studying. It can help you learn better. Try to sleep more than eight hours a night. Take the advice, and you will study better. | How many hours should you sleep a night for the better study?
a) 7 hours.
b) 5 hours.
c) 6 hours.
d) 9 hours.
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
]
| race |
A medium blue circle is inside and touching and a small yellow triangle is in a block named AAA. Block AAA covers a small black square which is behind the triangle. The yellow thing is behind the medium shape and is under this object. Near to this object there is the blue thing. | Where is block AAA relative to the triangle?
- ntppi
- tpp
- left
- ec
- front
- behind
- far | ntppi | [
"tpp",
"left",
"ec",
"front",
"behind",
"far"
]
| spartun |
I was one of the best fingerprint examiners in the world. I could do things the FBI thought impossible. I could memorize fingerprints. The nearby agencies, including local offices of federal agencies that had their own labs, came to me for help.
One day in a trial a new-hatched defence attorney tried to make me seem neglectful because I hadn't sent the prints from the crime scene to the FBI for verification. The FBI will not look at prints that have already been identified locally. I tried to get that across to him.
Finally I said, “Sir, you don't understand. I don't ask the FBI for help. The FBI asks me for help.”
The courtroom went dead silent. The lawyer choked a bit and looked frantically at the judge, who knew me quite well. The judge slowly nodded. The lawyer choked a few more times, said, “No further questions,” and returned to his seat.
I was the only person in the five-state area in which the silver burglar was hitting who got him on fingerprint evidence. He never left fingerprint evidence . . . except when he did. Every other police agency quit looking, because his MO was unmistakable. We didn't. A detective got prints from a bamboo tree he had used to climb in a window, and I got several prints from items he had handled inside the house.
After the trial he was being led back to the jail and I was walking down the hall. He stopped and said, “I want to talk to that lady.”
The bailiff told him he couldn't talk to the witness, but I said I wanted to hear what he had to say.
He said, “Lady, you're the smartest cop I ever saw, and I hope to God I never see you again.” I think that was the best compliment I ever got.
I have other accomplishments. But I consider my police work the most important. | What did the author do for a living? | Something extremely difficult | [
"Something slightly challenging",
"Not enough information",
"Something extremely easy"
]
| quail |
It would be hard for a family to live on 300 yuan a month, wouldn't it?
That's how much Li Hua's family have to live on for a whole year. The world is now trying to help people like Li Hua to live better. From Tuesday until today, about 2,000 government leaders , scientists met in Shanghai to talk about stopping poverty around the world. According to the United Nations, the poorest people in the world live on less than 8.5 yuan a day.
Most of those people live in African countries like Sierra Leone and Somalia. These countries often have wars and lots of diseases. Now, more than 1 billion people in the world live in poverty. The UN said that by 2015, that number should be cut in half.
To help China's poor people, the World Bank has given more than 37 billion yuan to help China build railways and schools and stop river pollution and deserts.
Many places in China's countryside, like Li Hua's home in Chongqing, are very poor. Li Hua, 13, lives with her mother, two grandparents and a 16-year-old brother in Chongqing. Her father is dead. The family make their living by planting crops. They have no TV, no electric fan and no telephone. | The meeting in Shanghai is to talk about stopping poverty _ .
* in the world
* in Sierra Leone
* in Somalia
* in China | in Somalia | [
"in the world",
"in Sierra Leone",
"in China"
]
| race |
We have two blocks, called AAA and BBB. Block AAA has a medium blue square. Above a medium yellow square is the medium blue square. The medium yellow square is inside and touching block AAA. This thing touches the blue thing. Block BBB is behind block AAA. Block AAA is under and close to this block. A medium yellow square is inside and touching block BBB. | Is the blue object below all medium things?
a] Yes
b] No
| b | [
"a"
]
| spartun |
a dark-skinned boy is wearing a black cap with an A on it , a grey and purple pullover and a black jacket which is red on the inside | Is the a in front of the stones?
1] Yes
2] No
| 1 | [
"2"
]
| resq |
What does the word"youth" mean to you? Many define it as a precious time in their life when they are young ,when fun ,passion,and imagination seem limitless.But for most high school students,youth is a time of determination and willpower for achieving their goals.
This is vividly shown in Mark of Youth,a movie that opened on Feb 5.Mark of Uouth tells the story of four Senior 3 students in a top high school in the days leading up to the national cooege entrance examination.
Each character represents a differet type of student,ranging from the most mischievous to the most motvated .Like most teenagers ,they enjoy carefree moments and like to talk about their schoolmates.But the rension of the approaching exam,probably their first life-changing event,is common-they must memorize seemingly endless English words and Chinese poems,work through piles of aractice test papers,and improve their scores despite the increasing pressure.
But life exists beyond campus.That the college entrance examination is coming up doesn't mean they can escape family changes,such as when one character's parents get divorced or another's father is arrested.Can these four young people handle their problems and eventually make it to their ideal universities despite their on -and -off campus stress?
The story is set in Hubei Huanggang Middle School,known for its students'outstanding performances on the big exam.The four students are played by the actors who played in the reality shows Happy Boys and Happy Girls.HongKong actor Alex Fong plays their teacher.
Students may look more fashionable in Mark of Youth than in real life,but it is the story about the final year of high school that many viewers relate to.
"The film is very inspiring,"said Senior 2 student Yao Lingqian,16,from Leshan Foreign Language School in Sichuan proveince."A total commitment to hard work ,though it ca be lonely and no fun at all,will leave precious marks on my youth."
And for Senior 3 student Gao Jing ,the film has given her optiomism."The characters taught me that what you score is not the only important thing.The way you approach the exam matters the most,"said the 17-year-old from Zhenping County No 1 High School in Nanyang,Henan province.
"The film really reflects senior 3students'life."Zhang Ping ,a teacher from a senior high school in Qingdao,commented. | Why must the four Senior 3 students memorize seemingly endless English words and Chinese poems?
- They want to gossip about their schoolmates.
- They want to work through piles of practice test papers.
- They want to enjoy carefree moments.
- They want to improve their scores. | They want to improve their scores. | [
"They want to gossip about their schoolmates.",
"They want to work through piles of practice test papers.",
"They want to enjoy carefree moments."
]
| race |
There are three blocks, A, B and C. Block C is below blocks B and A. Block A has a medium yellow square. Block B has two medium black squares. Medium black square number one is below medium black square number two. A medium blue square is also touching the bottom edge of this block. Below medium black square number one and medium black square number two there is the medium blue square. Block C has two medium black squares. It also contains a medium blue square. Medium black square number one is below the medium blue square and medium black square number two. Below the medium blue square there is medium black square number two. | Which object is below a medium black square? the medium blue square that is touching the bottom edge of a block or the medium blue square that is in block C? | Both of them | [
"The medium blue square that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"The medium blue square that is in block c",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
D is there and Q is at the 10 position of a clock face. P is upper right to H. U is upper right to W. W is positioned in the top left corner of P. Q is at B's 12 o'clock. U is below B. H is at a 45 degree angle to I, in the lower lefthand corner. | What is the relation of the agent D to the agent U?
- below
- above
- upper-left
- right
- lower-left
- lower-right
- upper-right
- left
- overlap | upper-right | [
"below",
"above",
"upper-left",
"right",
"lower-left",
"lower-right",
"left",
"overlap"
]
| stepgame |
A box named DDD contain a large white dimond and a midsize white dimond. A tiny orange dimond is within this box. The large white dimond is under and in front of this shape. The midsize white dimond is under this object. | Where is the large object relative to box DDD?
* right
* near
* ntpp
* far
* dc
* left
* front | ntpp | [
"right",
"near",
"far",
"dc",
"left",
"front"
]
| spartun |
M: I'm sorry. I'm late.
W: That's all right. John. My house is not that easy to find. But you know you wouldn't have gotten lost if you had a smart car.
M: A smart car? What's that?
W: I just read a magazine article about some new technology that can make a car smart. One device is a computerized map display and an artificial voice. You just enter the address for where you want to go and the voice will tell you how to get there,street by street.
M: Hey, that's just like my brother. He never gets lost and he's always telling me the best route. So what else will the smart cars be able to do?
W: Well, the article says there'll be a device with read-on warning systems that will warn drivers with a long signal if they're getting too close to other cars. And they will even put on brakes if the drivers don't.
M: Tell me, Shelly. Will these cars be smart enough to fill themselves up with gas?
W: Not by now. Why do you ask?
M: I'm not late because I got lost. I'm late because I ran out of gas on the way over there. | What does the man imply about his brothers?
* He has good sense of direction.
* He is an expert in cars.
* He has a "smart" car. | He has good sense of direction. | [
"He is an expert in cars.",
"He has a \"smart\" car."
]
| dream |
There exist three boxes, named one, two and three. Two medium yellow apples are in box one. Another medium yellow apple is inside and touching box one. Medium yellow apple number two and medium yellow apple number one are over this fruit. Over and touches medium yellow apple number one is medium yellow apple number two. Box two covers a medium green apple. Below and to the right-hand side of this box there is box three. Box two is disconnected from this box. A medium orange thing is covered by box three. | Where is box one regarding medium yellow apple number one?
a] behind
b] tpp
c] below
d] ntppi
e] right
f] above
g] left
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"e",
"f",
"g"
]
| spartun |
Base your answers on the information below. One hot, summer day it rained very heavily. After the rain, a plastic pan on a picnic table had 2 cm of rainwater in it. Four hours later, all the rainwater in the pan was gone. If the day were cool instead of hot, the rainwater in the pan would have disappeared
1: Slower
2: Faster
3: In the same amount of time
| 1 | [
"2",
"3"
]
| arc |
|
We have two blocks, A and B. Block A contains two medium black squares. Medium black square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below medium black square number two. To the left of block A we have block B with two medium black squares and two other medium blue squares in it. Below medium black square number two which is below medium blue square number two is medium black square number one. Medium blue square number one is below medium blue square number two. It is below the black object which is below medium blue square number two. Medium black square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the blue shape which is below medium blue square number two. | Which object is to the left of a medium black square? medium blue square number two or medium blue square number one? | Both of them | [
"Medium blue square number two",
"Medium blue square number one",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
Good morning. My name is Eric. This is my schoolbag. What color is it? It's blue and white. And what's this in English? It's a pen. It is a black pen. This is a ruler. It's yellow. | There are _ colors in the passage .
1. 4
2. 2
3. 3
4. 5
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
]
| race |
Poetry is an interesting form of writing. It is very free, has few _ and can be a great way to express feelings. Writing a poem is all about observing the world within you or around you.
To write a poem, first you should begin with an idea or inspiration. Inspiration may come at any time unexpectedly. It may be a specific person, place or thing that causes some sort of strong emotion. It may be more of an abstract idea or release of emotion.
After getting the idea, you can write down everything that comes to mind. Don't think much and let all feelings pour out. Remember everything can be thrown out later.
Then, you can think about its form and begin to organize thoughts. Poetry comes in many forms, from epic poetry that has a story to dramatic poetry intended to be performed. Try them all out. One will come naturally. Maybe different poems fit different forms. When you write a poem, think about bothmeter and rhythm carefully, which are equally important in poetry. Meter is the fixed pattern of the poem, while rhythm refers to the sound when it is spoken. It is also important to use a lot of descriptive words. Createimagery with words, trying to make them attractive to all the senses. Forauditory interest, try repeating of similar sounds in a sentence or phrase. All of this adds life and interest to a poem.
After you finish your work, don't be afraid to share your work with others. When others point out your weakness, accept and grow from it. | When you begin to write a poem, you should first _ .
a] describe a famous place
b] organize your thoughts
c] come up with an idea
d] begin with some specific persons
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d"
]
| race |
A strong argument uses valid reasoning and logic in support of a claim. When an argument or claim introduces irrelevant information or misrepresents the issues at hand, it may be committing a logical fallacy. Logical fallacies can hurt a writer's credibility and can lead readers to draw false conclusions.
A logical fallacy may present irrelevant information:
Fallacy | Description
ad hominem | a personal attack meant to discredit one's opponent
appeal to nature | an argument that assumes the natural choice is always the best choice
bandwagon fallacy | an argument that assumes the popular choice is always the best choice
circular reasoning | an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself
guilt by association | an unfair negative association with another person or group that is intended to discredit someone or something
red herring | the use of a completely unrelated topic in support of a claim
A logical fallacy may misrepresent the issues at hand:
Fallacy | Description
false causation | the assumption that because two things happened together, one caused the other
false dichotomy | an argument that presents only two choices when more options exist
hasty generalization | a very broad claim based on very little evidence
straw man | a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against
| Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
Officer, I was only driving as fast as everyone around me. I'm sure I wasn't speeding.
* Appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are always good
* Bandwagon fallacy: the assumption that the popular choice is automatically correct | Bandwagon fallacy: the assumption that the popular choice is automatically correct | [
"Appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are always good"
]
| scienceqa |
Are you feeling blue? An American study suggests that being surrounded by happy friends and neighbours could have more of an effect on your happiness than money.That is the finding of researchers from Harvard University and the University of California at San Diego.
Nicholas Christakis and James Fowler studied the emotional health of more than 4,700 people.They used information from the Framingham Heart Study.That study began sixty years ago in the American community of Framingham.Massachusetts.It was started to learn more about the risks of heart attack and stroke.
For the new study,the researchers examined the emotions of the men and women in the Framingham Heart Study.The information was gathered from 1983 to 2003.
The researchers found that friends of happy people had a greater chance of being happy themselves.That means that happiness spreads,or has a contagious effect,among people.And,the smaller the physical distance between friends,the larger the effect they had on each other's happiness.
Sadness was also contagious among friends,but not as much as happiness.The researchers say social groups did not influence happiness as much as personal situations.
However,people removed by as much as three degrees of separation still had an effect on one's happiness.The expression three degrees of separation means the friends of an individual's friends.
In fact,persons with three degrees of separation had a greater effect on an individual's happiness than having five thousand dollars.The researchers say the study is historic because it shows that social effects on health can be spread among people.
Another finding is that people who work together or are married do not have as much of an effect on happiness levels as friends.The researchers say this is often true among friends of the same sex. | The Framingham Heart Study was founded to_.
a: collect the information of various diseases
b: provide a place for people of heart disease
c: study the influence of emotional health
d: study the danger of heart disease
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
]
| race |
He had managed to get out but not been able to get a fire going . He had frozen to death before the medics got to him . There were more medics at camp . | What would the doctors describe as the cause of death ?
1) None of the above choices .
2) The doctors would likely say heatstroke .
3) The doctors would likely say exposure .
4) The doctors would likely say dehydration .
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| cosmos |
Lu Xun wrote with sorrow and indignation: "It is not the young who writes a commemoration for the elderly, but in the past thirty years, I have witnessed the blood of many young people, which have accumulated in layers, burying me so that I cannot breathe. What kind of world is it to be able to write a few sentences with such pen and ink, dig a small hole from the soil, and stubble by itself. | The inaccurate understanding of the term "stubbing" in the above is:
1. Flecting lu xun's heroic resistance to the war, the selfless and fearless spirit of the past
2. Flect lu xun's helplessness in writing articles to commemorate youth
3. Flects that mr. lu xun is in an extremely sinister and repressive environment
4. Flect mr. lu xun's sadness and spirit of fighting hard
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| logiqa |
When you run, you put force that is equal to three times your body weight on your feet. The human foot contains twenty muscles. This means that there is a lot that can go wrong when you run.
Most sports have some kind of running or jumping So experts at many shoe companies work hard to design good sport shoes. First, a designer enters a plan for a shoe into a computer .Engineers then improve the design. A second computer designs a model for the shoe. Then a few pairs are made. Next, the shoe is tested.
Different kinds of sports shoes are made for different uses. Some are made to help marathon runners save energy during a race. Some are made for the stop-and-go kind of running tennis players. But all sport shoes have one thing in common: they are designed to help people's feet comfortable during sports. Today, nearly every sport has its own special shoe designed for just the kind of running that sport needs. | The first in making a new shoe is to _ .
* design a shoe model
* test several pairs
* put a design plan into a computer
* make a computer | test several pairs | [
"design a shoe model",
"put a design plan into a computer",
"make a computer"
]
| race |
As we all know, getting benched in sports is usually a bad thing. But at one school in Florida, a girl has taken a bench and turned it into something entirely different - a place to find friends. It's called the Friendship Bench. And it's the brainchild of a sixth grader at Palm Bay Elementary - a girl named Acacia Woodley.
Acacia's attitude toward life might be summed up best by a question she recently asked members of the Brevard County School Board - "what if we spend as much time putting the spotlight on kindness as we do on cruelty?" It's a philosophy Acacias has learned to live her own life -despite having a lot of people would consider a handicap. She was born without a right hand. And her left hand did not form properly. But Acacia says that she has not stopped her from achieving her goals. "You need to believe in your dreams. If you don't believe in you dreams, I can definitely tell you that they are not going to come true." She said.
Acacia came up with the idea for the Friendship Bench after seeing kids getting bullied at school. She says she has also experienced bullying herself - kids whispering about her or picking on her because she is different. "Some people say they feel sorry for me. I tell them not to," she said. "I don't care that I'm different. I like being different."
The Friendship Bench looks like a lot of other benches. It has arm sets and a place to lean on. But there are also words painted on it - words such as "hope", "respect", "listen" and "dream". Acacia put the benches together with the help from her mother and brother.
Any time a kid feels he or she needs a friend, all that kid needs to do is sit on the bench. It is then up to the other kids - or grown-ups - to fill that need. "It's a perfect idea," Palm Bay Elementary Principal Lori said. "It's something we've needed so badly."
The Friendship Bench has been such a success at Palm Bay Elementary that other schools are now interested in installing one too. "There's a saying in my teacher's classroom," Acacia said. "It says, 'it you can dream it, you can achieve it.'" | Which of the following statements is NOT true according to the passage?
- The kids who sit on the bench feel they need friends.
- Grown-ups are allowed to offer their help to the one in need.
- The Friendship Bench is different from others in the arm sets.
- Acacia has also suffered from other kids' bullying. | Acacia has also suffered from other kids' bullying. | [
"The kids who sit on the bench feel they need friends.",
"Grown-ups are allowed to offer their help to the one in need.",
"The Friendship Bench is different from others in the arm sets."
]
| race |
One block called AAA exists. This block contain a black circle, a medium blue circle and a small yellow circle. The black thing are under a small blue triangle and the yellow shape. The small blue triangle is within block AAA. The yellow object is below and this shape is behind the medium blue circle. The medium shape is near to the yellow thing. Above and behind the yellow thing there is the triangle. | Is any blue object above a circle?
* Yes
* No | Yes | [
"No"
]
| spartun |
I is directly north west of H. | What is the relation of the agent H to the agent I?
1. lower-left
2. above
3. right
4. lower-right
5. upper-left
6. below
7. upper-right
8. left
9. overlap
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"5",
"6",
"7",
"8",
"9"
]
| stepgame |
Mr and Mrs Smith had always spent their summer holidays in New Jersey in the past, staying in a small inn at the foot of a hill. One year, however, Mr. Smith made a lot of money in his business, so they decided to go to London and stay at a really good hotel while they went touring around that famous city.
They flew to London and arrived at their hotel late one evening. They expected that they would have to go to bed hungry, because in that small inn in New Jersey, no meals were served after seven. They were therefore surprised when the man who received them in the hall asked whether they would take dinner there that night.
"Are you still serving dinner?" asked Mr Smith.
"Yes, certainly, sir," answered the man. "We serve it until half past nine."
"What are the times of meals then?" asked Mr Smith.
"Well, sir," answered the man, "We serve breakfast from seven to half past eleven in the morning, lunch from twelve to three in the afternoon, tea from four to five, and dinner from six to half past nine."
"But that hardly leaves any time for us to see the sights of London!" said Mrs Smith. | When they arrived at the hotel, they found _ .
* dinner was still being served
* no meals were served after seven
* they had to go to bed hungry
* their plane had arrived too late | no meals were served after seven | [
"dinner was still being served",
"they had to go to bed hungry",
"their plane had arrived too late"
]
| race |
My mother got divorced when I was 5 and was left to raise me and my two younger brothers. She didn't have a formal education, so she had to work two full-time jobs to make ends meet.
One day several years later, I was determined to help. I told the manager of the Don Carlos Motel in Nana Point that I was 15, so I could get a work permit to work as a maid.
Since then, I've started to work alongside some of America's top leaders, written books, and achieved financial independence. It took a lot of hard work and sacrifices.
But what if I was 15 years old today? Would I be able to accomplish the same things in this new, highly competitive world with so many global challenges? It seems hard work and sacrifices aren't enough anymore.
Today, you need to be extremely adaptable. To progress in your career, it's not enough to know one thing well. As my friend Sean Harvey, product manager at Google put it when we were speaking to students, "Today, companies aren't hiring people for a specific position but rather people who are smart and flexible. The way you prove that is by showing you can do multiple things well."
People need to take more risks to succeed now than ever. The combination of unemployment and slow wage growth means that we are not only at greater financial risk, but we have to take more risks to succeed.
Luckily, the new Internet world of all-the-time connectedness means that anyone with a hot idea, product or service can create a business out of almost nothing. And success can be quick and big. But that success demands more "out of the box" thinking.
And what about our kids? It makes me think a lot about the future that my 3-years-old daughter faces. But no matter what the future brings, I think the best message I'll give her is to believe in herself. Life won't get any easier, but the opportunities will come -- as they always have -- to those who work hard, adapt as they need to, and trust their abilities. | We can infer that the author had _ .
1: a normal childhood
2: a lonely childhood
3: a difficult childhood
4: a happy childhood
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
i was suppose to go with samuel tomorrow but i m not sure what s going on i just feel like he does nt even want to talk to me . i guess we 'll see what happens . i would also like to go again with someone else . | Why does the speaker feel disappointed that Samuel does n't want to talk to them ?
1) They are performing at a bar tomorrow night with Samuel and need to hear back
2) None of the above choices .
3) Samuel will be a guest of honor in their wedding and they are waiting on an RSVP
4) They are close to Samuel and the distance makes them uncomfortable and edgy
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
]
| cosmos |
Oxford is a city in the UK. It's in the west of the UK and it's famous for the University of Oxford. It's an old university -- about 900 years old. It has a longer history than Cambridge University. It's the oldest university in the English speaking world.
There are about 20,000 students and they are from all over the world. Many students go to school by bike. There are 38 colleges in the University of Oxford, but Cambridge University has only 31 colleges. There are 104 libraries in the University of Oxford. Bodleian Library is the second largest library in the UK. Stephen Hawking was a student of the University of Oxford. He's a great scientist. Clinton , the 42nd American
was also a student of the University. | From the passage we can learn _ .
1. Clinton wasn't a student of the University of Oxford.
2. the University of Oxford is in the east of the UK
3. there are 31 colleges in Cambridge University
4. Bodleian Library is the largest library in the UK
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
I'm going to take something that happened to my daughter for this answer.
Billie Jo (our daughter) was probably around ten years old when it happened. We had a young Black Labrador dog who had become quite smitten with chewing things up that she wasn't supposed to. The list grew longer as the months passed.
Looker, our black lab, had chewed up and eaten a $10 bill, my VCR remote control (probably around 1987), and a sticker-filled blackberry vine my wife had planted. How she did that one without serious repercussions is beyond me.
She also had a habit of grabbing the mail as it slid through the slot that was in our front door, taking it out back and 'sorting' it for us. So what happened really came as no big surprise.
My daughter was a very diligent student, never wanting to let down her teachers by not turning her homework in as soon as she got to school (at least until she hit 14).
One morning our daughter was trying to find the math homework that she knew she had completed the night before. My wife assisted in the search and soon found a partially chewed up piece of our daughter's homework page.
Our daughter was devastated! How could she possibly walk in to school and publicly announce,
“My dog ate my homework!”
without becoming the laughing stock of the school?
Like this:
Mama Bear (my wife) storms into the classroom and vehemently upholds our daughter's “dog ate my homework” bit, showing the teacher the half eaten paper.
Funny thing was, the teacher would have never doubted our little girl for one minute. Back then, Billie Jo was the sweetest, cutest, most polite and well mannered child a parent could possibly hope for. And her teachers loved her.
So, if you have partial proof, it can be a valid excuse. | What is probably true about Mama Bear? | Mama bear protects her child and takes homework to school for her. | [
"Mama bear yells at her child for missing homework.",
"Not enough information",
"Mama bear decides to let billie jo talk to her teacher herself."
]
| quail |
Welcome to London! Now let me tell you something about this wonderful city. London, the capital of the United Kingdom, is the biggest city in Western Europe with over 7 million people. It sits by the River Thames. London has a history of more than 2,000 years. Because of its long history and different cultures, London is a very famous city in the world. People all over the world are familiar with the city's red double-decker buses and black taxis.
People
The British Empire used to rule around the world, so many people from around the world moved to London. They have brought with them their own languages and cultures. More than 300 different languages are spoken in London.
Culture
London is known for its many museums. One important museum is the British Museum. It is the oldest public museum in the world. There are two main art museums in London: the National Gallery and the Tate Gallery . Besides, London is also home to arts, such as theatre and music. The Globe Theatre, which was popular in the late 16th and early 17th centuries, was opened for performances of William Shakespeare's plays.
Tourist attractions
London has many wonderful places to visit. For example, the well-known Clock Tower, a 320-foot high tower, was called the Big Ben. Another famous London building is Buckingham Palace. The members of royal family of England live there. Besides, Hyde Park is the largest open area in central London. | The members of royal family of England live in _ .
- Hyde Park
- Buckingham Palace
- the Big Ben
- British Museum | Buckingham Palace | [
"Hyde Park",
"the Big Ben",
"British Museum"
]
| race |
I hate being used like that its stupid and just playing with feelings with one another . oh and there are some people that i use to call friends are ignoring me for some reason . they do nt respond to me what so ever . so i gave up on them . | How do I feel about this situation ?
* I feel indifferent
* I feel bored
* None of the above choices .
* I feel anxious | I feel anxious | [
"I feel indifferent",
"I feel bored",
"None of the above choices ."
]
| cosmos |
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Volume is a measurement of how much space something takes up.
There are many different units of volume. When you are using customary units, volume may be written in units of fluid ounces, cups, or gallons.
As the diagram shows, there are 8 fluid ounces in 1 cup and 16 cups in 1 gallon. So, 1 fluid ounce is less than 1 cup and much less than 1 gallon.
A glass of milk has a volume of about 8 fluid ounces, or 1 cup. A jug of milk has a volume of 1 gallon. | Select the best estimate.
What is the volume of a teakettle?
- 10 cups
- 10 gallons
- 10 fluid ounces | 10 cups | [
"10 gallons",
"10 fluid ounces"
]
| scienceqa |
Which natural formation is the best example of the result of both constructive and destructive forces such as weathering, erosion, and deposition of sediment?
1: The mid-atlantic ridge
2: The grand canyon
3: The mojave desert
4: The himalayan mountains
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
]
| arc |
|
"Food in France is still primarily about pleasure,"says Mark Singer, technical director of cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu in Paris."Cooking and eating are both pastimes and pleasure."The French might start their day with bread, butter, jam, and perhaps something hot to drink -- it's a time of the day when the whole family can be united. Singer, born in Philadelphia, has lived in France for more than 40 years.
"Although things have changed greatly in the past 20 years when it comes to food in the country,"he says,"and what was a big affair with eating has been slowly softened up, there are still events in the year, like birthdays and New Year's Eve and Christmas Eve that are still really anchored in traditional food and cooking. But it's not every day."
Some people think French food life may be a performance, adds Jennifer Berg, director of graduate food studies at New York University."They want to believe that France is this nation where people are spending five hours a day going to 12 different markets to get their food. The reality is most croissants are factory-made, and most people are buying convenience food, except for the very small group of people in high society. But part of our identity relies on believing that myth."
In Italy, as in France, takeout is still ly rare."Eating fast is not at all part of our culture,"says Marco Bolasco, editorial director of Slow Food and an Italian food expert. Our meals are relaxed, even during a lunch break. Food in Italy is love, and nutrition, and pleasure, he says. An Italian child's first experience with food is not small round cakes or rice or eggs, but probably ice cream, notes Bolasco. Status and wealth play less of a role in food. | What's the main idea of the passage?
- Food as status.
- Food as survival.
- Food as identity.
- Food as pleasure. | Food as pleasure. | [
"Food as status.",
"Food as survival.",
"Food as identity."
]
| race |
В коя група от посочените върхове и трите са образувани и оформени от дейността на ледниците?
- Голям Перелик, Миджур, Тумба
- Ботев, Радомир, Кутело
- Мусала, Вихрен, Мальовица
- Богдан, Вишеград, Ком | Мусала, Вихрен, Мальовица | [
"Голям Перелик, Миджур, Тумба",
"Ботев, Радомир, Кутело",
"Богдан, Вишеград, Ком"
]
| reasoning_bg |
|
A large green rectangle is covered by a box called DDD. Box DDD covers a tiny orange dimond and has a tiny white dimond. This box is behind and disconnected from another box named EEE. Box EEE with a tiny green oval is under this box. A large white dimond and a tiny green dimond are within this box. | What is the position of the tiny green dimond relative to the tiny white dimond?
1. far
2. front
3. below
4. above
5. ec
6. dc
7. left
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7"
]
| spartun |
We have two blocks, called HHH and LLL. Block HHH contains block LLL. A little purple star is in block HHH. A little grey star is in block LLL. Block LLL contain a medium grey pentagon, a little grey hexagon and a large red pentagon. To the north of and near to the medium thing there is the little grey star. South of and near to the medium grey pentagon there is the large red pentagon. The hexagon is to the north of the little grey star. | Is a little grey object within any block?
A) No
B) Yes
| B | [
"A"
]
| spartun |
ladle | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
1) Can be used as imaginary swords with a brush
2) Can be used as a keyboard with a brush
| 1 | [
"2"
]
| piqa |
Book Description
This isn't an education children's picture book with plenty of facts to expand young minds. Sara Myers simply explains all about dogs with easy words or phrases. Children will learn about :
What dogs are
Where they can be found
What they eat
And much more !
The fantastic photos are sure fire your chid's imagination ,and keep them interested all the way through .
Publication Date :September 3,2013 Publisher: Hazed Published Language:English | What is NOT mentioned in the material ?
- The name of the book.
- The price of the book.
- The advantages of the book
- The details of publication. | The advantages of the book | [
"The name of the book.",
"The price of the book.",
"The details of publication."
]
| race |
Adults who work outside the home spend, on average, 100 minutes less time each week in preparing dinner than adults who do not work outside the home. But, contrary to expectation, comparisons show that the dinners eaten at home by the two groups of adults do not differ significantly with respect to nutritional value, variety of menus, or number of courses. | Which one of the following, if true, most helps to resolve the apparent discrepancy in the information above?
A) The fat content of the dinners eaten at home by adults who do not work outside the home is 25 percent higher than national guidelines recommend.
B) Adults who work outside the home eat dinner at home 20 percent less often than do adults who do not work outside the home.
C) Adults who do not work outside the home tend to prepare breakfast more often than adults who work outside the home.
D) Adults who work outside the home spend 2 hours less time per day on all household responsibilities, including dinner preparation, than do adults who do not work outside the home.
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
]
| reclor |
Win $ 50 in the Coolest Gadget of the Week
Look at what's the coolest gadget (vote for a chance to win $ 50).
Cryo S: A Cool Netbook Cooler
Like the other devices of NZXT, the Cryo S was designed to provide a competitive advantage at PC gaming. It has two adjustable 120mm fans that provide powerful cooling.
The full post can be found on Trends Updates.
Starry Night Bed
Are you having trouble getting that good nights sleep that you're needing? Well, not any more. Why not take a look at the Starry Night Bed? The Starry Night Bed is a great new invention which will revolutionize the way in which you sleep. Not only is this bed fashionable and comfortable but it's also a gadget heaven. With this bed you get many added gadgets including anti-snore technology, movie projector with speakers, temperature control and many more.
The full post can be found on Tech Styling.
Fugoo--talking gadgets
Fugoo gets all your appliances(,) talking to each other so your alarm clock could first wake you up and then tell the coffee machine to start working while checking traffic conditions online to tell you how long it will take you to get to work.
The full post can be found on Decide What to Buy.
Vote What is this week's coolest gadget?
0 A Cool Netbook Cooler
0 Starry Night Bed
0 Fugoo--talking gadgets | If you buy a Starry Night Bed, you can get all the following gadgets EXCEPT _ .
- anti-snore technology
- movie projector
- temperature control
- adjustable fans | anti-snore technology | [
"movie projector",
"temperature control",
"adjustable fans"
]
| race |
Time:2017-01-24 From:kekenet.com Editor: clover
The head of China's largest online seller Alibaba does not think China and the United States will have a trade war despite comments from the Trump administration.
Jack Ma is the chairman of the Alibaba Group. At the World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, he said, "China and (the) U.S. will never have a trade war. Give Trump some time. He's open-minded, he's listening."
_ said he would do all he could to prevent trade relations between the countries from getting worse.
Last week, Ma met with Trump at the Trump Tower in New York City. The Chinese billionaire is said to have discussed a plan to permit one million small U.S. businesses to sell goods on Alibaba's online shopping platform.
During the campaign and after winning the presidential election, Trump strongly criticized the Chinese government's support for its businesses. He blamed unfair trade policies for taking away U.S. jobs. And he said that China unfairly controls the exchange value of its currency, the yuan.
Trump also has threatened to place import taxes on goods from China and other countries in response to their trade policies.
According to theSouth China Morning Post, Ma said, "American international companies made millions and millions of dollars from globalization." He added that the U.S. should not blame the loss of jobs and companies on globalization.
However, a new study by an American business group says many U.S. businesses feel unwelcome in China. The companies say the cost of doing business in China is increasing. They add that rules and regulations are unclear or not enforced in a consistent way.
The American Chamber of Commerce in China led the study, which looked at responses from 462 companies.
William Zarit is chairman of the chamber. He says trade policies in China make it difficult for American companies. He says, "we feel that over the last few years that we've been taken advantage of to some extent, with our open market and the lack of open areas in the Chinese market."
Another major concern for U.S. companies in China is fake products. Fake products are copies of the originals that cost businesses with the legal right to sell them millions of dollars each year.
Ma defended Alibaba's efforts to fight fake products on its shopping platform. He said his company is doing all it can to fight the problem.
"Fighting against fake products is a war against human greediness," Ma said.
I'm Mario Ritter. | About this passage, the most suitable title is " _ ".
A: Chinese Billionaire Does Not See China-US Trade War
B: The war about fighting against fake products
C: Group says American businesses in China concerned
D: The American international companies removed most tariffs on products traded between the U.S and China
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
]
| race |
WHITE HOUSE — White House Press Secretary Sarah Sanders, who was asked to leave a Virginia restaurant days ago, told reporters on Monday that "calls for harassment and a push for any Trump supporter to avoid the public is unacceptable."
She was referring to comments from Congresswoman Maxine Waters, who previously has called for President Donald Trump's impeachment. Waters told supporters, "If you see anybody from that cabinet in a restaurant, in a department store, at a gasoline station, you get out and you create a crowd. And you push back on them, and you tell them they're not welcome anymore, anywhere."
The most prominent Democrat in the House of Representatives, however, disagreed with Walters.
"Trump's daily lack of civility has provoked responses that are predictable but unacceptable," Congresswoman Nancy Pelosi said on Twitter on Monday. "As we go forward, we must conduct elections in a way that achieves unity from sea to shining sea."
Pelosi's tweet included a link to a CNN story about Waters encouraging harassment of Trump administration officials.
Trump also responded to Water's remarks, saying on Twitter that the congresswoman — whom he referred to as an "extraordinarily low IQ person" — had called for his supporters to be harassed. In the social media message, the president concluded, "Be careful what you wish for Max!"
Last week, protesters yelled at Department of Homeland Security chief Kirstjen Nielsen at an upscale Mexican restaurant near the White House. Earlier, Nielsen publicly defended the policy of separating children from parents who were apprehended for illegally entering the U.S., a policy the president has since reversed.
Trump policy adviser Stephen Miller, also an immigration hard-liner, was called a "fascist" while dining at a Mexican cantina in a neighborhood in the District of Columbia.
The incident involving Sanders took place Friday night at the Red Hen restaurant in Lexington, Virginia, 300 kilometers south of the U.S. capital.
"I explained that the restaurant has certain standards that I feel it has to uphold, such as honesty, and compassion and cooperation," owner Stephanie Wilkinson told The Washington Post, adding she believed Sanders works for an "inhumane and unethical" administration. | At the end of the event, what is probably true of the President's "daily lack of civility?" | That it has continued unabated | [
"That it is no longer frequent",
"Not enough information",
"That it has stopped entirely"
]
| quail |
I ' m so excited that I finally got a new lens ! I ' ve been itching for one for a while now . Its a Canon EF 50 mm f/1.8 II and its really good for portraits . | What may I be buying this item for ?
- A computer
- A camera
- None of the above choices .
- A car | A camera | [
"A computer",
"None of the above choices .",
"A car"
]
| cosmos |
WHAT do you do when you feel lonely? Hide yourself away and spend your time reading, watching TV or walking around?
You might think that feeling lonely is just like feeling happy, sad or scared - that it's just one of your various moods . That is true. However, if you let yourself be lonely for too long without dealing with it, you could be making a serious mistake.
Doctors have known for some time that feeling lonely is bad for the mind. It can lead to mental health problems such as depression ,stress and reduced confidence. "Being lonely means not feeling connected or cared for, it's not about being physically alone," Lisa Jaremka, scientist from Ohio State University, US, told Live Science in January. But there's growing evidence that not having friends is connected with physical illness as well.
In 2006, for example, scientists studied 2,800 women who had cancer. They found that those who had few friends or family were five times more likely to die of their disease than women with many social contacts. Also, even healthy people had a better chance of falling ill if they felt left out by others, according to the BBC.
The results have scientists thinking that loneliness might hurt the immune system , which protects the body from diseases.
Hoping to prove this theory, Jaremka and her research team put volunteers through a stress test. During the test, volunteers were asked to make an unprepared speech in front of a group of stony-faced people. The researchers found that volunteers who said they were lonely in their daily lives felt more stress during the test. And their blood samples showed that all the stress had managed to cause harmful changes to their immune system.
"Loneliness has been thought of in many ways as a chronic stressor --- a socially painful situation that can last for quite a long time," explained Jaremka, who led the study.
The number of people suffering from loneliness is increasing all over the world. However, solving the problem is easier said than done. It won't work to just "tell anyone to go out and find someone to love you", said Jaremka. " We need to create support networks." | If people feel lonely for a long time, _ .
1] they will find the feeling goes away by itself
2] they are more mentally harmed than physically
3] they are more likely to fall ill
4] they won't feel happy anymore
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
Where do humans go to be entertained and eat popcorn?
* Mall
* Country
* Movie theatre
* Park
* University | Movie theatre | [
"Mall",
"Country",
"Park",
"University"
]
| commonsenseqa |
|
Two boxes, called DDD and EEE exist in the image. A large oval is inside and touching and a tiny white dimond is within box DDD. Box DDD cover a midsize orange dimond and a midsize green oval. To the south of and disconnected from this box there is box EEE with a midsize orange rectangle. In front of this box is box DDD. A midsize green oval is covered by box EEE. | What is the position of the tiny white dimond regarding the midsize orange rectangle?
a. front
b. right
c. tppi
d. ntpp
e. ntppi
f. ec
g. above
| g | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f"
]
| spartun |
Two blocks, named AAA and BBB exist in the image. Block BBB is disconnected from block AAA. Under this block is block AAA with a medium black square. This block covers another medium black square. A medium blue square is inside this block. Medium black square number one is over medium black square number two and is below this shape. Block BBB contain two medium black squares. Medium black square number two touches medium black square number one. | Is any shape disconnected from all medium black squares?
* No
* Yes | No | [
"Yes"
]
| spartun |
What's going to happen in the future? Will robots control our planet? Will computers become smarter than us? Not likely. But here are some things that scientists say are most likely to happen in 10 to 30 years from now, according to the BBC.2-1-c-n-j-y
Digital money
We used to pay with cash for everything we bought. Now when we use a credit card to shop online, money is spent without us seeing it. That means we are already using digital money. Using a card is much easier than searching our pockets for change. It is also safer than carrying a lot of cash.
When ATM cards were first introduced, they were not accepted everywhere. But now it's hard to live without them. It's reported that people in Sweden completely stopped using cash last year, and the US might be next.
Bionic eye
It's no longer something only in a science fiction movie. People who are blind may have a chance to get their sight back--by wearing bionic eyes.
A blind eye can no longer sense light, but a bionic eye can use a camera to "see" the environment and send data to the mind. Now the bionic eye only allows patients to see lights and unclear shapes. A high resolution image could be just a few years away.
Self-driving cars
Unlike a human driver, a self-driving car won't get distracted by phone call, the radio or something outside the window. Sensors and cameras on the car would allow it to stick reduce the number of road accidents. You could even take a nap while the car driver itself.
Many vehicle companies are now planning self!driving cars. "By 2040, driverless vehicles will be widely accepted and possibly be the dominant vehicles on the road," said Jeffrey Miller, professor at the University of Alaska Anchorage, US. | Which of the following can be predicted from the passage?
* There would be a number of self-driving
* We would live a hard life with digital money.
* The blind could use cameras to see things around.
* Robots would control the world. | There would be a number of self-driving | [
"We would live a hard life with digital money.",
"The blind could use cameras to see things around.",
"Robots would control the world."
]
| race |
We have three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block A has one medium yellow triangle. Block B is above block A. It contains one big blue square. Above block B there is block C. It has a small black square and a big black circle. The small black square is above and to the left of the big black circle which is to the right of a medium blue square. This shape is near to the medium blue square. | Which object is above a yellow shape? the big blue square or the big black circle? | Both of them | [
"The big blue square ",
"The big black circle ",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
a blue bus is parking in front of the entrance of the Hotel Galeria . | Is the bud behind the hotel?
- No
- Yes | No | [
"Yes"
]
| resq |
How You Can Learn a Language in Only 10 Days
Most people recognize the many benefits of learning a foreign language: You can travel to foreign countries and feel comfortable, be a more productive and attractive employee in today's competitive job market, and immerse yourself in the vast cultures around the world. In addition, scientific studies have shown that learning a new language helps to keep memories sharp and naturally improves brain function.
But do you know that you can learn a new language in as little as 10 days? The Pimsleur Approach to learning new languages help users pick up new languages quickly .Even the FBI and National Security Agency have purchased the Pimsleur Approach.
The Pimsleur Languag Programs
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Who is Dr. Pimsleur?
Pimsleur Approach is a language educator. He noticed that children have an amazing ability to learn new languages quickly. He spent his life developing this course to let you , as an adult , learn a new language as easily as a child would .You might not realize it , but you have already learned one language using the Pimsleur Approach.
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For more information , please click here. | If you can not speak a foreign language in ten days with the approach, you can _
1] learn it again for free.
2] ask Dr.Pimsleur for help.
3] change your teacher .
4] ask your money back .
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
When you are using metric units, length can be written with units of millimeters, centimeters, meters, or kilometers. One meter contains 100 centimeters or 1,000 millimeters. So, 1 meter is larger than 1 centimeter, and 1 centimeter is larger than 1 millimeter.
The tip of the pencil shown here is only 1 millimeter wide, but the pencil is about 16 centimeters long.
A red fox is about 1 meter long. The Sydney Harbour Bridge in Australia is about 1,000 meters, or 1 kilometer, in length. | Select the best estimate.
How long is a road from one end of a city to the other?
1] 7 meters
2] 7 kilometers
3] 7 centimeters
| 2 | [
"1",
"3"
]
| scienceqa |
There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Block A is to the left of B and block B is to the left of C. Block A has one big blue triangle and a big yellow triangle. To the left of the big yellow triangle is the big blue triangle. The big yellow triangle is touching the right edge of this block. Block B contains one small blue triangle. Block C contains a big yellow triangle. A big yellow square is above and to the right of the big yellow triangle. | Which object is to the left of a square? the big yellow triangle that is touching the right edge of a block or the big blue triangle? | Both of them | [
"The big yellow triangle that is touching the right edge of a block ",
"The big blue triangle ",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
How long does it take for fossil fuels to be formed from dead organisms?
* Mostly
* Oil
* Eons
* Winter
* Three
* Five
* Coal
* Two | Eons | [
"Mostly",
"Oil",
"Winter",
"Three",
"Five",
"Coal",
"Two"
]
| qasc |
|
Do you learn from your mistakes? I hope so. But have you ever made the same mistake twice? I have.Sometimes I make the same mistake three or four times!
Sometimes,good things happen because of mistakes.Once I got on the wrong train.That was a big mistake.But on that train,I saw a good friend.I was so happy I made that mistake!
Another time I ruined a surprise.My mother planned a surprise party for my father.She told me it was a secret.But I was just a little boy and I couldn't keep the secret.I told my father about the party.At first,my mother was mad at me.But then my father said he was happy he knew about it.He said he didn't like surprises.
When a good thing comes out of a mistake,that's a happy accident! | The boy saw _ on the wrong train.
* his father
* his friend
* his mother
* his teacher. | his father | [
"his friend",
"his mother",
"his teacher."
]
| race |
We have three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Block A has a medium yellow square. Then, we have block B with one medium yellow square and one medium black square in it. The medium yellow square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium black square. To the right of block B and to the left of block A there is block C. It contains one medium black square, one medium blue square and a medium yellow square. The medium black square is touching the bottom edge of this block. Below the medium yellow square there is the medium blue square. The medium black square is below the medium blue square and the medium yellow square. | Which object is to the left of a medium yellow square? the medium yellow square that is in block C or the medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block? | Both of them | [
"The medium yellow square that is in block c",
"The medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
Do you know how much tropical rainforest is being destroyed each day around the world, and for what purpose(s)? Putting down exact numbers is nearly impossible, but most experts agree that we are losing upwards of 80,000 acres of rainforests daily. Along with this loss and degradation , we are losing some 135 plant, animal and insect species every day-- or some 50,000 species a year-- with the forests'fall.
According to researcher and writer Rhett Butler, tropical rainforests play a key role in the basic functioning of the planet. They help keep the climate normal by regulating atmospheric gases and rainfall.
Rainforests are also home to some 50 percent of the world's species, making them an outdoor biology library. Environmentalists also point out that a quarter of our modern _ are got from the rainforest, but only less than one percent of the trees and plants in the tropics have been tested for curing diseases. Sadly, then, we don't really know the true value of what we're losing as we cut down and burn them.
Overall tropical degradation rates during the past 10 years are 8.5 percent higher than those during the 1990s. This figure is for all forests in the world's tropics, but researchers believe the loss of ancient rainforests has increased by as much as 25 percent.
Although the public is paying more attention to the importance of tropical rainforests, deforestation rates are actually on the rise, mostly due to activities such as cutting, developing agriculture, animal raising, construction and mining. Indeed, as long as money-seekers are allowed to enter these areas, and as long as the population of poor people continues to increase, tropical rainforests will continue to be destroyed. We can not make the poor rich quickly, but we can at least stop businessmen setting foot on these areas through laws. | According to the passage, what can we do to solve the problem of deforestation now?
* We should make laws to forbid businessmen to destroy these areas.
* We should let most of the people in these areas become rich.
* We should limit the increase of the population of country people
* We should move populations away from these areas | We should move populations away from these areas | [
"We should make laws to forbid businessmen to destroy these areas.",
"We should let most of the people in these areas become rich.",
"We should limit the increase of the population of country people"
]
| race |
Supermarkets are trying out new computers that make shopping carts more intelligent. They will help shoppers find cups or toilet soap, and keep a record of the bill. The touch-screen devices are on show at the Food Marketing Institute's exhibition here this week. "These devices are able to create value and get you around the store quicker," said Michael Alexander, manager of Springboard Retail Networks Inc. which makes a smart cart computer called the Concierge. Canadian stores will test the Concierge in July.
A similar device, IBM's "shopping buddy," has recently been test-marketed at Stop & Shop stores in Massachusetts. Neither device tells you how many fat grams or calories are in your cart, but they will flash you with items on sale. The idea is to make it easier for people to buy, not to have second thoughts that maybe you should put something back on the shelf. "The whole model is driven by advertisers' need to get in front of shoppers," said Alexander." They're not watching 30-second TV ads any more."
People can use a home computer to make their shopping lists. Once at the store, a shopper can use a preferred customer card to start a system that will organize the trip around the store. If you're looking for toothpicks, you type in the word or pick it from a list, and a map will appear on the screen showing where you are and where you can find them. The devices also keep a record of what you buy. When you're finished, the device figures out your bill. Then you go to the checker or place your card into a self-checkout stand and pay.
The new computerized shopping assistants don't come cheap. The Buddy devices will cost the average store about$160,000, and the Concierge will cost stores about $500 for each device. | Both of the devices can _ in a supermarket.
* not be driven by advertisers' need
* give customers second thoughts
* put something back on the shelf
* make buying much more convenient | not be driven by advertisers' need | [
"give customers second thoughts",
"put something back on the shelf",
"make buying much more convenient"
]
| race |
Eventually we got there and all we had to do is to discover the trams which will bring us to the zoo . We did it and the zoo seemed not so popular , but later people came . It was fine mostly because I do n't like the crowd that much like at Budapest . We did several photos . | What may happen after we arrived at the zoo ?
- We figured out the tram system instead of walking .
- The tram became unfunctionable .
- Found out that the zoo was closed due to cleaning .
- We got lost on our way to the zoo entrance . | We figured out the tram system instead of walking . | [
"The tram became unfunctionable .",
"Found out that the zoo was closed due to cleaning .",
"We got lost on our way to the zoo entrance ."
]
| cosmos |
W: I was almost fooled by a telephone call yesterday.
M: What's it about?
W: A week's vacation for two. But I realized it was a cheat when they told me to ring a special telephone number to claim the price.
M: Well,those calls are charged at unbelievably high rates. | What happened to the woman yesterday?
* She was overcharged by the phone company.
* She was almost cheated by a telephone call.
* She got a phone call from a special number. | She was almost cheated by a telephone call. | [
"She was overcharged by the phone company.",
"She got a phone call from a special number."
]
| dream |
T is on the top of C and is on the same vertical plane. L is at the 9 o'clock position relative to A. If E is the center of a clock face, Q is located between 7 and 8. D is at N's 3 o'clock. A is to the bottom-left of N. The object V is lower and slightly to the right of the object E. T is diagonally right and above V. D is there and C is at the 10 position of a clock face. | What is the relation of the agent C to the agent A?
- above
- upper-left
- right
- upper-right
- below
- lower-left
- overlap
- lower-right
- left | right | [
"above",
"upper-left",
"upper-right",
"below",
"lower-left",
"overlap",
"lower-right",
"left"
]
| stepgame |
Friday , after school , I went to Sophie 's house and I invited Franck for no reason XD But it was very fun , Franck decided to adopt Sophie 's cat . And we watch scary videos on youtube XD as always . After a while Franck left and Julie arrived , and we watched Collateral . But we did n't really pay attention to the movie XD . | What is something we usually do when we are all together ?
- We try to pay attention to the movie .
- None of the above choices .
- We take turns playing with Sophie 's cat .
- We watch scary videos on youtube . | We watch scary videos on youtube . | [
"We try to pay attention to the movie .",
"None of the above choices .",
"We take turns playing with Sophie 's cat ."
]
| cosmos |
On May 23rd the United States Department of Agriculture will meet to discuss the pressing topic of wild pigs. These beasts, which number 6 million or so, are an increasing bother. At their worst, they can damage crops, spread diseases, attack humans and kill farm animals. And things are getting worse: a study show that they are likely to double in number over the next 3 years. Why is it so hard to control wild pigs?
Introduced to America in the 16th century, and related to the wild pigs found in Europe, wild pigs can be found in 75% of all states. No single law exists to control them and regulations differ between states: while in Missouri they can only be shot if met by chance, in Texas hunting is actively encouraged. A "pork chopper" law allows Texan hunters to shoot wild pigs from helicopters, and some people in Louisiana have even built their own pighunting drone . As well as being popular with hunters, wild pigs are cheaper for game raisers to breed than deer. In Michigan and Pennsylvania suggested bans on the private breeding of pigs for hunting have caused quarrels between game raisers and wildlife officials.
Wild pigs' double nature----considered pests by farmers, but valued by hunters----makes it hard to pass laws to control them. Two other factors also contribute. Nearly 70% of land in America is privately owned. And it is difficult for lawmakers to impose breeding and hunting laws on private landowners. Secondly, it is hard to define a wild pig.
In some states, laws are being introduced to redefine the term "wild animal" to keep out wild pigs. This is good news for those raising pigs for hunting, but less are to those who consider them pests whose number should be limited. Meanwhile, discussions continue over how to deal with this problem. | Which is NOT the reason for the difficulty in controlling wild pigs?
* The popularity of raising wild pigs in many states.
* The difficulty of passing effective laws.
* The farmers' unwillingness to shoot wild pigs.
* The high percentage of land owned privately. | The high percentage of land owned privately. | [
"The popularity of raising wild pigs in many states.",
"The difficulty of passing effective laws.",
"The farmers' unwillingness to shoot wild pigs."
]
| race |
W: Discoveries is looking for a reporter to travel all over the world and write adventure articles.
M: Oh, it's a good job, I think.
W: So you are interested in working for Discoveries?
M: That's right. write adventure articles, but I'm sure I could. I've written lots of articles for a newspaper.
W: Oh? What newspaper have you written for?
M: Well, so far I've sold articles to the chicago Star and a few other newspaper.
W: Have you ever written an adventure article?
M: No, but I have done some adventurous things to get information for my newspaper articles.
W: Tell me about one of them.
M: Well, I wanted to report on prisons, so I went to a store and stole something. Of course the police came, and I spent ten days in prison. It was horrible. When I got out, I wrote two articles about my experience there. When the police read the articles, they got upset and complained. Since then the prisons have really improved.
W: That certainly is interesting. | Why did the man spend ten days in prison?
- He reported on prisons.
- He wrote adventure reports.
- He was caught stealing. | He was caught stealing. | [
"He reported on prisons.",
"He wrote adventure reports."
]
| dream |
We have three blocks, A, B and C. Two medium yellow squares are in block A. Medium yellow square number one is below medium yellow square number two. Block B is to the right of block A. It contains one medium blue square. Finally, we have block C above block B. It has a medium blue square. A medium yellow square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium blue square. | Which object is to the left of a medium blue square? the thing that is touching the bottom edge of a block or medium yellow square number two? | Medium yellow square number two | [
"The thing that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
She has not always had an easy path but I am so proud of her accomplishments . A week ago Sissy had her 22nd birthday but it was the b - day from hell , poor kid . Boyfriend ( BF ) had taken her car out to run errands and ended up getting pulled over and ticketed for expired registration . It had only expired 4 days earlier ( Hubby 's b - day ) . She had also just moved to a new place and was planning a house - warming / b - day bbq but it seems one of the guests ( they have their suspicions ) lifted her laptop computer . | What may have happened to their laptop ?
A) They had lost their laptop on their own .
B) Someone at their home had stolen the laptop .
C) None of the above choices .
D) One of the guests had accidentally taken the laptop .
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
]
| cosmos |
SEOUL — Arms control experts estimate that the dismantlement of North Korea’s nuclear program could take a decade to complete, and cost $20 billion, if a nuclear agreement is reached between U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when they meet in Singapore on June 12.
“The hard work has not yet begun, and it is gong to take sustained energy on the part of the United States, South Korea, Japan, China and North Korea. It’s going to be a multiyear long process,” said Daryl Kimball, the executive director of the Arms Control Association in Washington.
President Trump has said he expects a "very positive result" from the North Korea nuclear summit, but he also said it will likely be the beginning of a process to resolve differences over the extent of the North’s denuclearization, and the specifics regarding what sanctions relief, economic aid and security guarantees would be offered in return.
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Sunday that North Korea would only receive sanctions relief after it takes "verifiable and irreversible steps to denuclearization."
This position aligns closer to the Kim government’s stance that denuclearization measures and concessions be matched action for action. And it backs away from demands made by some in the president’s national security team that Pyongyang quickly and unilaterally dismantle all its weapons of mass destruction before any concessions would be offered.
North Korea is estimated to have 20 to 80 nuclear warheads, both known and covert nuclear research and processing sites, and thousands of ballistic missiles that can be launched from mobile vehicles, and submarine based launchers have been tested in recent years.
With such an extensive nuclear arsenal it could cost $20 billion to achieve the U.S. goal of complete, irreversible, and verifiable nuclear dismantlement (CVID), according to a recent study conducted by Kwon Hyuk-chul, a Kookmin University professor of security strategy.
Kwon based his assessment in part on past nuclear deals with North Korea and Ukraine’s experience in dismantling its nuclear arsenal after the fall of the Soviet Union in the 1990s. | What is probably true about Jim Mattis | He wants north korea to make irreversible steps | [
"Not enough information",
"He does not like trumo",
"He loves north korea"
]
| quail |
How do you make biodegradable starter pots out of coffee sleeves?
- Fold the sleeves into squares and place them into a seedling starter tray that can hold water. fill each pot halfway up with soil and lightly compress it.
- Fold the sleeves into squares and place them into a seedling starter tray that can hold water. fill each pot halfway up with soil and pack it down densely. | Fold the sleeves into squares and place them into a seedling starter tray that can hold water. fill each pot halfway up with soil and lightly compress it. | [
"Fold the sleeves into squares and place them into a seedling starter tray that can hold water. fill each pot halfway up with soil and pack it down densely."
]
| piqa |
|
Welcome to the entrepreneur's Club. Don't hesitate to contact any of the entrepreneurs if you are interested in.
Recycled-Bath Bole Workshop
Bath Bike Workshop is a recycling social enterprise initiative, unique to Bath and aims to rake action about environmental issues by getting mire people cycling. It makes cycling as green as possible by recycling used bikes for re-use and selling them at competitive prices. It also provides affordable bike repair and servicing. All our reeycled . repaired and serviced bikes are certified safe by a qualified bike mechanic before they leave the shop. Email: info@ bath-bike-workshop, org ok.
Old Bank Antiques Centre
Antiques are the very last word in rccyeling, and at Old Bank Antiques Centre, on the London Road in Bath, we do it with style. Among out fifteen dealers is Norman kemp, who not only restores furniture but gives abandoned timber a whole new lease of life. Norman has worked as a restorer specializing in painting effects for more than thirty years, and examples of his work have been exported to many parts of the globe. 14-17 Walecot Buildings. London Road. Bath Bal 6AD. Email: alexatontague@ aol.com
Heyokah Photos
My personal photography projects are concerned with the beauty in the ordinary. I like to celebrate real people and the way they interact with their surroundings and material possession. I also etcate images for businesses and performers in a documentary style, trying to get beneath the hype and show something about who they really are. These photos are part of my recent project: Boater on the Kennet and Avon Canal. Contact: www.ehyokah.co.uk
Hannah Bartlett
The garments are a mix of tailored wools and leather. I trained as the UCA as a creative pattern cutter so I like my work to be cut in a creative way. It is important for me not to waste too much fabric so I like to make some garments out of leftovers. Email: [email protected] | _ can both receive emails and letters from the customers.
1. Old Bank Antiques Centre
2. Hannah Bartlett
3. Bath Bike Workshop
4. Heyokah Photos
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
Two boxes, named DDD and EEE exist in the image. A midsize white rectangle is in box DDD. This thing touches a midsize orange rectangle. Box DDD covers the midsize orange rectangle. This box has box EEE. Box EEE covers a midsize white rectangle. | Does any midsize white rectangle overlap a box?
1] No
2] Yes
| 1 | [
"2"
]
| spartun |
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — South Korean President Moon Jae-in said he urged North Korean leader Kim Jong Un to directly engage with Washington to salvage the June 12 nuclear summit with the U.S., when the two leaders held a surprise second inter-Korean summit Saturday.
“I emphasized that the two sides must directly communicate in order to eradicate any misunderstandings, and preliminary talks through working-level negotiations on key agendas are necessary,” said President Moon at a press briefing in Seoul Sunday.
North Korea requested the meeting between Kim and Moon after U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday canceled the Singapore summit. Trump said his decision was based on the “tremendous anger and open hostility displayed” by North Korea officials recently over U.S. demands that Pyongyang follow the Libya denuclearization model.
North Korea sees that model for rapid and complete denuclearization as a threat to the Kim government’s security, since Libyan leader Moammar Ghadafi was later overthrown and killed by his own people, with support from a multinational military coalition that included the U.S.
Pyongyang has called for a more incremental process that links concessions to partial nuclear reductions and postpones complete denuclearization until the North’s security demands are met.
Moon met with Kim on the North side of the inter-Korean border, in the same village of Panmunjom where the two leaders held a summit in April. At that meeting, on the south side of the border, the two leaders jointly declared their support for the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula.
On Saturday Moon said Kim reaffirmed his commitment to end his country’s nuclear weapons program, but shared his key concern that the U.S. would work to destabilize his rule despite any security guarantees it offers.
“What is uncertain for Chairman Kim Jong Un is not his willingness for denuclearization, but he has concerns over whether North Korea can trust the fact that Washington will end its hostile relations, and guarantee the security of the regime if North Korea does denuclearize,” Moon said.
Trump has said Kim would be both secure in his rule and rich, as the U.S. and other countries would offer substantial economic aid and investment. | What is probably true about Trump? | He supports denuclearization of the korean peninsula. | [
"He does not support denuclearization of the korean peninsula.",
"Not enough information",
"He is unwilling to negotiate with moon and kim."
]
| quail |
Have you ever wondered why birds sing? Maybe you thought that they were just happy. After all, you probably sing or whistle when you are happy.
Some scientists believe that birds do sing some of the time just because they are happy. However, they sing most of the time for a very different reason. Their singing is actually a warning to other birds to stay out of their territory.
Do you know what a 'territory' is? A territory is an area that an animal, usually the male, claims as its own. Only he and his family are welcome there. No other families of the same species are welcome. Your yard and house are your territory where only your family and friends are welcome. If a stranger enter your territory and threaten you, you may shout. Probably this is enough to frighten him away.
If so, you have actually scared the stranger away without having to fight him. A bird does the same thing. But he expects an outsider almost any time, especially at nesting season. So he is screaming all the time, whether he can see an outsider or not. This screaming is what we call a bird's song, and it is usually enough to keep an outsider away.
Birds sing loudest in the spring when they are trying to attract a mate and warn others not to enter the territory of theirs.
You can see that birds have a language of their own. Most of it has something to do with attracting mates and setting up territories. | Some scientists believe that most of the time bird's singing is actually _ .
A. showing they are angry
B. a way of greeting
C. showing they are happy
D. a way of warning
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
]
| race |
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