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GINNY HILL : Two months ago , at the start of the school vacation , 12-year - old Reem was forced to marry her 30-year - old cousin . " While my hair was styled for the ceremony , I thought of ways to set fire to my wedding dress , " she says . " When I protested , my dad gagged me and tied me up . After the wedding , I tried to kill myself twice . " | What may happen after the start of the school vacation ?
* None of the above choices .
* A girl 's wedding dress caught on fire and culprit was tied up and gagged .
* A 12-year old was having her hair fixed for her dad 's wedding ceremony .
* A preteen girl was made to we d an adult family member . | A preteen girl was made to we d an adult family member . | [
"None of the above choices .",
"A girl 's wedding dress caught on fire and culprit was tied up and gagged .",
"A 12-year old was having her hair fixed for her dad 's wedding ceremony ."
]
| cosmos |
It was the first snow of winter -- an exciting day for every child but not for most teachers. Up until now, I had been old enough to dress myself, but today would need some help. Miss Finlayson, my kindergarten teacher, had been through brst snow days many times, but I think she may still remember this one.
I managed to get into my wool snow trousers. But I struggled won my jacket because it didn't fit well. It was a hand-mc-down from my brother, and if made me wonder why I had to wear his ugly clothes, At least my hat and scarf were mine, and they were quite pretty. Finally it was time to have Miss Finlayson help me with my boots .
In her calm, motherly voice she said, "By the end of winter, you will all be able to put on your own boots." I didn't realize at the at the time that this was more a statement of hope than of confidence .
I handed her my boots and stuck out my foot. Like most children, I expected grown-ups to do all the work. After much pushing, she managed to get first one into place and then, with a sigh, worked the second one on too.
I announced, "They're on the wrong feet."
She struggled to get the boots off and went through the joyless task of putting them on again.
"They're my brother's boots, you know," I said. "I hate them".
Somehow, from long years of practice, she managed to act as though I wasn't an annoying little girl, She struggle with me, she asked, "Now, where are your mittens ?"
I looked into her eyes and said, "I didn't want to lose them, so I hid them in the toes of my boots. | Why does the author Miss Finlayson would remember that first snow day?
- Because the little girl played a trick on her.
- Because it was the most exciting day of the winter .
- Because the little girl was in her brother's clothes.
- Because the little girl wore a pretty scarf. | Because the little girl was in her brother's clothes. | [
"Because the little girl played a trick on her.",
"Because it was the most exciting day of the winter .",
"Because the little girl wore a pretty scarf."
]
| race |
There exist two blocks, named AAA and BBB. Block AAA has a big black circle. Away from this block is block BBB with a small black circle. Block AAA is behind and to the south of this block. A big black triangle and a medium blue circle are inside and touching block BBB. Block BBB covers a big blue circle. South of the medium object is the small object. In front of this shape is the big blue circle. | Are all blocks behind the big blue circle?
a. No
b. Yes
| a | [
"b"
]
| spartun |
The greatest recent changes have been in the lives of women, during the twentieth century there was an unusual shortening of the time of a woman's life spent in caring for children. A woman marrying at the end of the 19th century would probably have been in her middle twenties, and would be likely to have seven or eight children, of whom four or five lived till they were five years old. By the time the youngest was fifteen, the mother would have been in her early fifties and would expect to live a further twenty years, during which custom, chance and health made it unusual for her to get paid work. Today women marry younger and have fewer children. Usually a woman's youngest child will be fifteen when she is forty five and is likely to take paid work until retirement at sixty. Even while she has the care of children, her work is lightened by household appliances and convenience foods.
This important change in women's way of life has only recently begun to have its full effect on women's economic position. Even a few years ago most girls left school at the first opportunity and most of them took a full time job. However, when they married, they usually left work at once and never returned to it. Today the school leaving age is sixteen, many girls stay at school after that age, and though women tend to marry younger, more married women stay at work at least until shortly before their first child is born. Very many more afterwards, return to full or part-time work. Such changes have led to a new relationship in marriage, with both husband and wife accepting a greater share of the duties and satisfaction of family life, and with both husband and wife sharing more equally in providing the money and running the home, according to the abilities and interest of each them. | According to the passage, it is now quite usual for women to _ .
A) marry men younger than themselves
B) Marry while still at school
C) start working again later in life
D) stay at hone after leaving school
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
]
| race |
Three blocks, called HHH, LLL and KKK exist in the image. Block HHH contains a medium grey hexagon. A medium red hexagon is inside and touching and another medium grey hexagon is within this block. Below medium grey hexagon number one is the medium red hexagon. Block HHH has block LLL. A purple hexagon is covered by block LLL. Disconnected from block KKK is block LLL. Block KKK contains a medium red hexagon which touches a medium grey hexagon. Block KKK covers the medium grey hexagon. | Where is the medium grey hexagon covered by KKK regarding the purple thing?
a: dc
b: left
c: ec
d: ntppi
e: near
f: ntpp
g: front
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g"
]
| spartun |
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened tariffs on an additional $100 billion worth of Chinese goods, on top of the $50 billion in import taxes he already has proposed against Beijing. Though none of the tariffs have taken effect, it's the latest posturing in a trade dispute that some fear could escalate into a trade war.
For decades, Trump has complained about China's trade practices. One of his main complaints is what he calls Beijing's theft of U.S. intellectual property.
Last month, Trump cited IP theft as justification for his proposed tariffs on $50 billion in Chinese goods. China retaliated by threatening its own tariffs on the same amount of U.S. goods. Trump then escalated the dispute, saying he would consider tripling the amount of goods to which tariffs would be applied.
China gains access to U.S. technology by employing several tactics, which many observers have said are unfair or illegal.
Beijing has long required that U.S. businesses transfer technology to Chinese companies as a precondition of entering the Chinese market. For instance, if you are a U.S. carmaker who wants to sell automobiles to China, Beijing requires that you team up with a local Chinese company, or face steep tariffs on imported vehicles.
In other cases, China requires U.S. companies to comply with localization requirements by storing sensitive data in the Chinese mainland. That increases the risk of intellectual property theft through means such as cyberattacks.It's difficult to quantify the value of technological knowledge. But according to an estimate last month by the U.S. trade representative, Chinese theft of American intellectual property costs between $225 billion and $600 billion every year.
That rate is unsustainable, said top White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow. "We can't afford to give up our technology," Kudlow said Friday. "When they steal our technology ... they're stealing the guts of our American future."
The Chinese government has always denied carrying out the cyberattacks that frequently target U.S. companies. | When would you team up with a Chinese company? | Before entering their markets | [
"Before giving up technology",
"Not enough information",
"Before applying tarriffs"
]
| quail |
S is below and to the right of G. U is to the right of E. G and E are horizontal and G is to the left of E. | What is the relation of the agent U to the agent S?
a) below
b) right
c) upper-left
d) lower-right
e) upper-right
f) above
g) lower-left
h) overlap
i) left
| e | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
]
| stepgame |
Increase shelf life of milk. | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
1) Add pinch of salt to milk.
2) Add pinch of sugar to milk.
| 1 | [
"2"
]
| piqa |
Do You Want to Be an Artist?
Do you want to be an artist? Come to our club. We have guitar, violin, piano and drum lessons for just Y=240 each. You can also learn to sing or dance for just Y=180 each. If you like art, you can be satisfied, too. Art lessons are just Y=200 each. | We can't learn _ in the club.
a: the violin
b: art
c: swimming
d: the drums
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d"
]
| race |
There are two boxes, named one and two. A big yellow watermelon is inside and touching and a medium yellow melon is inside box one. On the right side of the medium thing is the big yellow watermelon. A big yellow apple are under a small yellow watermelon, a small yellow melon and another big yellow apple. Big yellow apple number one is inside and touching box two. The small yellow watermelon are above the small yellow melon and a big orange thing.To the left-hand side of and near to big yellow apple number two there is this thing. Big yellow apple number two is under this thing. On the right side of this fruit there is the small yellow melon. Over the fruit which was under the small yellow melon is the big orange thing. Box two have the small yellow watermelon, the small yellow melon and big yellow apple number two. This box covers the orange thing. | Is big yellow apple number two near to all small yellow watermelons?
A) No
B) Yes
| B | [
"A"
]
| spartun |
knife | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
1: Can core wood with ease
2: Can core a pineapple with ease
| 2 | [
"1"
]
| piqa |
The fourth round of heavy smog to hit Beijing in four weeks has sent more people to the hospital with respiratory illnesses and led to calls for laws to control the pollution.
Pan Shiyi, a celebrity real estate developer said he is planning to propose a Clean Air Act to the local government. As a representative to the Beijing Municipal People's Congress, he started an online survey at 9:20 a.m. Within three hours, more than 25,000 web users, or 99 percent of total respondents , welcomed his proposal on Sina Weibo, China's Twitter.
They have good reasons to stand alongside Pan. The latest round of haze reduced visibility to under 500 meters in many parts of the city. The smog has also led to a great increase in respiratory illnesses, particularly among children and the elderly. Anxious parents and doctors almost all blame the smoggy air for the illnesses. Though most schoolchildren are home for the winter holidays, the bad air can easily move indoors. Besides, ordinary medical masks fail to provide adequate protection, so some people have turned to gas masks and respirators .
The causes of the scary smog are rather mysterious, though experts blame excessive emissions and the mountains around Beijing that trap pollution in winter, unless there is adequate wind to clear it away. Some critics have pointed fingers at China's top two oil firms, China National Petroleum Corp and China Petrochemical Corporation, saying the companies' outdated production technologies produce large quantities of substandard, high-polluting gas fuel.
Meanwhile, concerned Beijingers have moved their brainstorming sessions to cyberspace. If Pan's proposal for a Clean Air Act is adopted, netizens say the new law should include items providing for "car-free days" in times of smog, higher standards for vehicle fuel, stricter restrictions on industrial and exhaust gas emissions, and more effective protection for the public.
Beijing is not the only city that has ever lost the blue sky. Five days of thick fog caused thousands of deaths in Britain in December 1952, urging the government to pass the first Clean Air Act in 1956, which introduced smokeless zones and cleaner fuels to reduce pollution. That may provide some experience for Beijing to refer to. | What can we learn from the passage?
A) Children staying indoors will not get respiratory illnesses.
B) People are clear about the causes of the smoggy weather.
C) Masks can give people protection against the smoggy weather.
D) Smog is worse for people with lower resistance to diseases.
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
]
| race |
The famous American gorilla expert Diane Fossey had a completely new way to study gorillas -- she pretended to be one of them. She copied their actions and way of life -- eating plants and getting down on her hands and knees to walk the way a gorilla does. It was a new relationship.
Diane Fossey was murdered in Rwanda in 1985 and her story was made into the popular filmGorillas in the Mist. It was a long way fromKing Kong, which is about a gorilla as a monster (a frightening animal), and helped to show a new idea: the real monster is man, while the gorilla is to be admired.
Today there are thought to be around 48,000 lowland gorillas and maybe 400--450 mountain gorillas in the wild. From the Congo in West Africa, to Rwanda and Uganda further east, they are endangered by hunting and by the cutting down of their forest homes.
Some time ago, I found in my letterbox a little magazine from the World Wide Fund for Nature. It had two photos side by side. One was of a young gorilla. "This is a species of mammal ," said the words below it. "It is being destroyed by man. We must save it for our own good." The other photo showed a human baby. The words also read, "This is a species of mammal," but then went on: "It is the most destructive on earth. We must retrain it for its own good." | What message can we get from the two photos in the magazine?
1) Both man and the gorilla need to be saved.
2) Young gorillas are as lovely as human babies.
3) Gorillas are man's close friends.
4) Man should live peacefully with the gorilla.
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
]
| race |
What public celebration sometimes has a horse show?
1: State fair
2: Indy 500
3: American southwest
4: Canada
5: Central park
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5"
]
| commonsenseqa |
|
WASHINGTON -- Patients with HIV, the virus that causes AIDS, often develop vitamin deficiencies . A new study has found that giving these patients a multivitamin with a mineral supplement helps to fight the disease and slows the disease's progression.
Sub-Saharan Africa has always been the center of the AIDS. In Botswana, despite aggressive prevention campaigns, one out of every four adults is infected with HIV. Professor Marianna Baum based her latest research there.
Baum recruited almost 900 newly infected adults who had not yet received the anti-AIDS drugs that target the virus.
These adults were then divided into groups that randomly received different combinations of vitamins B, C and E, the mineral selenium or a placebo .
Most patients with HIV become deficient in these vitamins, which help improve immunity . Baum said she initially thought the multivitamins alone or selenium alone would be effective in strengthening the immune system, but found that incorrect.
"We were surprised to find that only the combination was effective," said Baum.
Research shows that when people with HIV receive anti-retroviral drugs shortly after infection, they can remain healthy and are less likely to pass the virus to others. For many countries, however, the cost of these anti-AIDS drugs is still prohibitive.
Baum said the vitamin and mineral combination treatment should help low income countries better control the virus.
"A simple multivitamin supplementation with selenium provided early in HIV disease can actually slow the HIV disease progression and it is safe. It is low cost and it should be provided very early in HIV infection," said Baum.
Baum said the supplements are not meant to replace anti-retroviral therapy, but can help those who cannot obtain the drugs.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, a world famous expert on AIDS, disagrees.
"I haven't read the paper, but having taken care of HIV-infected individuals for three decades, I would doubt that vitamins are going to have a major effect on stopping the virus," said Fauci.
Fauci said vitamin and mineral supplements may make a patient generally healthier, but the only thing that truly works to stop HIV is anti-retroviral treatment.
Baum's study was published in the Journal of the American Medical Association. | Where is the passage probably taken?
* a newspaper
* a school textbook
* a science fiction
* a scientific report | a school textbook | [
"a newspaper",
"a science fiction",
"a scientific report"
]
| race |
To salvage books you have read, | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
a: Do not write in them or bend the pages down and then resell them on amazon or ebay.
b: Do not write in them or bend the pages down and then buy them on amazon or ebay.
| a | [
"b"
]
| piqa |
A large orange oval is inside a box called DDD. To the north of, disconnected from, away from and in front of another box named EEE is box DDD. A large green dimond is inside and touching and a tiny orange oval is in box EEE. Box EEE covers a midsize orange oval. The tiny orange oval is behind the large green dimond and is in front of the midsize orange oval. | Is box DDD in front of all objects?
* Yes
* No | No | [
"Yes"
]
| spartun |
Japan’s employees are respected and admired in the rest of the world for their commitment to the company. But they often have no time for anything else. Couples don’t have time to start families. So, Japan has a low birth rate and the population is declining. More employees are falling ill from stress or even dying through overwork. Japanese people continue to work hard, despite studies that suggest that longer hours at work do not necessarily make people more productive. | What has increased because of the Japanese culture of overworking? | More related cases of people dying | [
"More workers catching illnesses from colleagues",
"More studies failing to link longer working hours to productivity",
"More complaints from employees"
]
| onestop |
The object Z and K are there. The object K is above and slightly to the left of the object Z. F is over K. | What is the relation of the agent Z to the agent K?
1: lower-right
2: overlap
3: above
4: upper-left
5: right
6: lower-left
7: below
8: left
9: upper-right
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7",
"8",
"9"
]
| stepgame |
D is below V with a small gap between them. B is placed in the right direction of M. B is sitting at the top position to V. T is sitting at the 6:00 position to J. If M is the center of a clock face, Y is located between 2 and 3. D is at a 45 degree angle to J, in the lower righthand corner. | What is the relation of the agent T to the agent B?
* right
* overlap
* upper-left
* lower-right
* above
* left
* upper-right
* below
* lower-left | lower-left | [
"right",
"overlap",
"upper-left",
"lower-right",
"above",
"left",
"upper-right",
"below"
]
| stepgame |
We have three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. A medium black square, a medium yellow square and a medium blue square are in block A. Below the medium yellow square and the medium blue square is the medium black square. Below the medium blue square there is the medium yellow square. Then, there is block B. It has a medium yellow square. Finally, we have block C which is to the right of block B and below block A. It has one medium yellow square. | Which object is below a blue shape? the medium yellow square which is in block C or the medium yellow square that is in block A? | Both of them | [
"The medium yellow square which is in block c",
"The medium yellow square that is in block a",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
Well , not furious but kind of mad , and she jumped all over Maryam for that . And Maryam told me that it was Robbie 's idea and I did not know that . You 'd think Robbie would TALK to me about stuff like that . I went to physics , and there was not ONE person in the room that I know . I was starting to freak out until Ana walked in , and I do n't know how glad I was . | What may have been the reason I freaked out until Ana walked in ?
a. I wanted to see a familiar face to hang out with in class .
b. Robbie and Maryam broke up and did n't tell anyone , including me .
c. I was freaking out because I do n't like being alone and I was the first to arrive .
d. None of the above choices .
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
]
| cosmos |
Do you blank out or feel so nervous in exams that you have trouble writing answers to questions that you knew just last night? If so, you likely have a case of test anxiety.
But, don't be afraid. By recognizing the problem, you are taking the first step towards overcoming it.
Believe it or not, a touch of nervousness can sharpen your mind, allowing you to perform more quickly. This is because under stress, the body releases the hormone adrenaline , which prepares it for something important that will happen. However, too much anxiety can result in sleeplessness, loss of appetite before tests, and poor performance. Some people might feel hot and tired. With great anger they often shout or complain for no reason.
If you worry a lot or are a perfectionist, you are more likely to have trouble with test anxiety. Those who have prepared poorly for a test or have had negative experiences taking tests may also experience test anxiety.
When you feel a storm of anxiety coming on, stop what you're doing and make your mind a blank. If possible, actually tell yourself to 'STOP!' This will get your mind off the stress.
Then think of being at a place of comfort and let your body relax. As you continue the test, find questions you know the answers to and answer them first. This will help restore your confidence.
Important of all, talk to yourself using positive language. Make it a habit to replace each negative thought with a logical reason. For example: "I've studied hard and I know the material, so I'm ready to do the best I can."
Another thing you can do is to learn to accept mistakes. In fact, they can be valuable learning opportunities.
Last but not least, start test preparation early - three to five days ahead of the quiz or test. After all, good study habits and skills - for example, time management and note-taking - will give you the feeling that you are in control. | The author mentions _ pieces of suggestions about how to get over test anxiety.
- 6
- 4
- 5
- 3 | 5 | [
"6",
"4",
"3"
]
| race |
There are two boxes, named one and two. Box one contain a medium orange apple and a medium yellow apple. This box covers another medium orange apple. Within this box is box two with a medium green apple. Over a medium yellow apple is the green thing. The medium yellow apple is inside box two. Box two covers a medium orange apple. The medium yellow apple touches the green thing. Over and touches the medium orange apple there is this fruit. | Is a medium apple above all fruits?
* No
* Yes | No | [
"Yes"
]
| spartun |
A block named HHH exists. We have a block named LLL. Block LLL contain a medium purple hexagon and a little red hexagon. Below and to the left-hand side of this block there is another block called KKK. Block LLL is disconnected from and away from this block. A medium red pentagon, a medium grey star and a medium purple hexagon are in block KKK. Block KKK covers a large grey star. | What is the position of the medium red pentagon regarding the medium purple hexagon in LLL?
1) tppi
2) left
3) above
4) below
5) ntppi
6) dc
7) tpp
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7"
]
| spartun |
A medium red hexagon and a purple hexagon are in a block called HHH. Medium red hexagon number one and another medium red hexagon touch another medium red hexagon.Above medium red hexagon number two there is the purple shape. Block HHH contains medium red hexagon number two. This block covers medium red hexagon number three. Above medium red hexagon number one is the purple hexagon. Medium red hexagon number one and medium red hexagon number two are above medium red hexagon number three. | Does any medium red hexagon touch all things?
- Yes
- No | No | [
"Yes"
]
| spartun |
Who do you think was the most important woman of the past 100 years?
Jane Addams (1860 - 1935)
Addams helped the poor and worked for peace. She created shelters, education opportunities and services for people in need. In 1931, Addams became the first American woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
Rachel Carson (1907 - 1964)
Rachel Carson was born in the rural river town of Springdale, Pennsylvania in America. The popular 1962 book "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson made people realize the dangers and the harmful effects of pollution on humans and on the world's lakes and oceans.
Angela Merkel (1954 - )
In 2005, Germans chose Angela Merkel as their first woman head of the country. She had been a scientist in the past. As Germany's leader, she has had an effect on the whole world.
Sandra Day O'Connor (1930 - )
When Sandra Day O'Connor finished her class at Stanford Law School, in 1952, she could not find work because she was a woman. However, she became the first woman to join the U.S. Supreme Court in 1981 after years of hard work.
Margaret Thatcher (1925 - )
In 1979, Margaret Thatcher became Britain's first woman Prime Minister . She served until 1990, which made her the first British leader to serve three terms in a row. Because of her high standards and strong will, people called her Britain's Iron Lady.
Marie Curie (1867-19245102534)
Polish-born scientist Marie Curie discovered that some types of metal give off energy called radiation . Her research led to new medical treatments and arms. She received the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1903 and in Chemistry in 1911. | We can infer from the text that Rachel Carson worked to _ .
A. help the poor
B. protect the rights of women
C. protect the environment
D. spread geographic knowledge
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
]
| race |
I am cranky today . Was cranky yesterday . Hmmm ... could it be because I decided on a whim to do the Wild Rose Herbal D - Tox diet ( I say diet because I ' ve forgone the supplements - no real flushing of the system for me ) ? | What is reason this person is so irritable ?
1] She decided to pick a wild rose and got pricked .
2] This person forgot her supplements when she went on a trip .
3] Her toilet system is not flushing properly .
4] This person is trying to lose weight and it is hard .
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
]
| cosmos |
I don’t know how this rates as “shocking”, I guess it might depend on the culture in which you live, but, it is at the least “repulsive” or disgusting.
There was a huge corporation in which I had a contract with. I was called in, to help them uncover what they considered “a very serious series of incidents”. Their own “in house” attempts were fruitless. It turned out, they had an over-sized engineering department, and that it had been announced that this would be scaled back due to completion of contracts. Someone though, within the engineering department, was sabotaging the continued work, slowing the completion. I was to go undercover, posing as a visiting engineer from a distant plant, and find out who the perpetrator/s were, as they wished to file legal action.
So, this is at the corporate headquarters, in the late 1980’s. These people were making 6 figure incomes easily. That being said, you kind of expect a bit more of a dignified behavior here than you would with a construction laborer or dishwasher.
I completed my job in four days, giving them the evidence and name of the lone individual respsonsible for the sabotage. What exactly was he doing? He carried rubber gloves in his back pocket, and he would periodically use the restroom, and remove his feces from the toilet and smear it all over the walls, covering as much surface as he could. He would also visit restrooms in different departments and do the same. This would cause the unionized individuals, who only had that restroom to use in their area, to walk off their work stations. Seriously, a butt-hurt guy fearing a layoff, so he decided to smear his shit all over the place before it even happened. He readily confessed when confronted by HR, further destroying his work record/career. | What does the contractor think of the behavior of the engineer? | Disgusting and appalling | [
"Not a big deal",
"Not enough information",
"Forgivable"
]
| quail |
A large orange rectangle and a tiny orange rectangle are covered by a box named DDD. Box DDD covers a midsize white dimond. Under the large orange rectangle there is the midsize white dimond. A large white dimond is above the tiny orange rectangle. Below and on the left side of the midsize white dimond is this object. The large white dimond is within box DDD. This box covers another box called EEE. Box EEE have a midsize white dimond and a green dimond. A large white oval is covered by this box. Under the green dimond there is the large white oval. | Is the large orange rectangle below the tiny thing?
A) Yes
B) No
| B | [
"A"
]
| spartun |
Every day we go to school and listen to teachers,and the teacher will ask us some questions.Sometimes,the classmates will ask your opinions of the work of the class.When you are telling others in the class what you have found out about these topics,remember that they must be able to hear what you are saying.You are not taking part in a family conversation or having a chat with friendsyou are in a situation where a large group of people will remain silent,waiting to hear what you have to say.You must speak so that they can hear you loudly enough and clearly enough but without trying to shout or appearing to force yourself.
Remember,too,that it is the same if you are called to an interview whether it is with a professor of your school or a government official who might meet you.The person you are seeing will try to put you at your ease ordinary conversation but the situation is somewhat different from that of an ordinary conversation.You must take special care that you can be heard. | The situation in the class is that in your house.
a) sometimes the same as
b) sometimes not the same as
c) not very different from
d) not the same as
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
]
| race |
Scientists have found what look like caves on Mars , and say they could be protecting life from the planet's terrible environment.
The first caves discovered beyond the Earth appear as seven mysterious black dots on the pictures sent back by NASA's Mars Odyssey orbiter. Each as large as a football field, they may be openings into natural caves below the Martian surface.
"If there is life on Mars, there is a good chance you'd find it in caves," said Jut Wynne, one of the researchers who noticed the features while working on a US Geological Survey Mars Cave Detection Program.
Jonathan Clarke, a geologist with the Mars Society of Australia, yesterday described the discovery as exciting.
One photo taken at night by an infrared imager showed one hole to be unusually warm, suggesting hot air trapped during the day is flowing out.
"I said: 'Wow, that's a cave'" Dr. Clarke said excitedly. "People have been looking for these for a long time; now we have found them."
He agreed such caves would be perfect places to hunt for life escaping from the bitterly cold, radiation-soaked , dry surface.
"Tiny drops of water could collect inside," he said. "If there are gases coming out, they could provide energy for a whole range of bacteria. A cave is also a protection from radiation; the surface of Mars is exposed to high levels of space radiation."
The caves probably formed when tube-shaped lave flows spread across the planet long ago. The outside of the tubes cooled, forming solid walls, while something hotter inside allowed the remaining have to flow out, forming caves. | We can learn from the passage that_.
A) the surface of Mars is bitterly cold, radiation-soaked and dry
B) the scientists found all the caves at night
C) it is certain that there is life in these caves
D) water has already been found on Mars
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
]
| race |
Two days ago I was woken up at 1 am. My roommate stood at the door (she was returning from a club) along with a huge middle-aged man with long hair. "Please let him in," she told me, "He has been locked out of his apartment." She had seen him, cold and shivering (it had snowed the previous night) and immediately asked him to sleep at our place. He was a law student in his fifties who had been doing his homework at the Laundromat when he found he had left his keys in his house.
I have never had a strange man sleep in my house before. My roommate and I are both less than 5 feet and we have been asked not to speak to strangers since we were kids. Not to mention that we're in a new city that we have lived in for less than a month. He accepted our kindness with hesitation and as soon as dawn broke he left.
The next day he came to our house, saying he owed us big time for not being frozen out in the cold. He left us a beautiful card saying--"Thank you so much. Your actions are so sincere."
Later he cooked us a wonderful simple "thank you" dinner over which he told us about his life (a coach, a guide, a law student). He told us how he was completely touched by our concern for a total stranger. I learnt a lot that evening. As he talked about how once he brought a homeless man in to eat Christmas dinner with his family, I was deeply touched.
My roommate taught me a huge lesson: Let go of your fear; always leave the door of compassion open and you can never go wrong. | What can we learn from the passage?
a: The man had helped others before.
b: The man was a complete failure in his life.
c: The writer's roommate worked in a club.
d: The two women have lived in this city since they were young.
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d"
]
| race |
Vertebrates and invertebrates are both groups of animals.
A vertebrate has a backbone. The backbone is made of many bones in an animal's back. A vertebrate's backbone helps connect the different parts of its body. In the drawings below, each vertebrate's backbone is colored orange.
An invertebrate does not have a backbone. In fact, invertebrates do not have any bones! Some invertebrates have an outer cover on their body called an exoskeleton. Other invertebrates have a soft body. | Hint: Mammals, birds, fish, reptiles, and amphibians are vertebrates.
Select the vertebrate.
- Woodpecker
- Castor bean tick
- Grasshopper
- Red-spotted purple butterfly | Woodpecker | [
"Castor bean tick",
"Grasshopper",
"Red-spotted purple butterfly"
]
| scienceqa |
There are two blocks. We call them A and B. Block A is below B. Block A has one medium blue square and one medium black square. The medium blue square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium black square. Block B has two medium black squares. Medium black square number one is below medium black square number two. Medium black square number two is below a medium yellow square. Below the medium yellow square there is medium black square number one. | What is below the yellow thing? a medium black square or a medium blue square that is touching the bottom edge of a block? | Both of them | [
"Medium black square ",
"Medium blue square that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
Most people have heard the sound of bees among flowers. Bees live almost everywhere in the world except in the Arctic areas.
Many kinds of agriculture depend on these small, social insects. Without bees, fruit and nut growers as well as many other farmers would not have a crop.
There are more than 20,000 kinds of bees. But only honey bees make enough honey for people to use. Honeybees are highly-organized social insects. They work together in a group, called a colony . Each colony lives in a hive . It contains one queen bee -- she lays all the eggs from which the members of the colony come. Each colony has only a few hundred males, called drones. The majority of all bees in a colony are workers, which are all females.
Bees even have a special stomach, called a honey stomach, which is used to store sweet fluid that the bees gather from flowers. Bees also have long hairs on their body and legs. These hairs capture pollen as bees go from flower to flower. Some of the pollen is taken back to the hive. Some, however, is passed to the next flower. This is how many plants are fertilized. Pollen is the reproductive material of plants. Many important agricultural crops depend on bees for fertilization.
Inside their hives, bees store sweet liquid from flowers and pollen as well. They may even gather sweet liquid from some other kinds of insects. These kinds of sweet liquid are also stored in the hive.
Bees make honey through a process. They add liquid from their own mouths to sweet liquid into simple sugar. As the honey is stored, it dries. It becomes thicker and darker.
Although bees are often thought of as honey makers, they provide a surprising number of products. Also, their greatest economic value is in fertilizing crops-not in making honey. | Honeybees are social insects because _ .
1. each of them does the same job
2. they work in groups
3. they live in a hive
4. there is queen bee in every colony
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
And of course , alcohol is . The christians win again on a matter of blind faith . In the meantime , we lose the potential of billions of dollars in lost tax revenues and truly regulating the over - the - counter buying and selling of the substance would put many drug dealers out of business and control the strength and quality of the product . | What type of faith does the narrator have ?
A) None of the above choices .
B) They are Christian .
C) They are religious .
D) They are agnostic .
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
]
| cosmos |
L is at the 12 o'clock position relative to U. U is on the lower left of J. L and O are in a horizontal line with O on the right. | What is the relation of the agent L to the agent J?
A. left
B. overlap
C. below
D. upper-left
E. above
F. right
G. upper-right
H. lower-left
I. lower-right
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G",
"H",
"I"
]
| stepgame |
Goats are being hired to do the work of men in a neighborhood just outside of San Diego. The fires that occurred in Hillborough four years ago destroyed thirty homes, most of which have been rebuilt. While the home were rebuilt, the grasses, bushes, and shrubs were re-growing. The area is now so overgrown in brush that it again brings a major danger of fire.
The city government asked for bids to remove the brush. The lowest bid they received was $50,000. And that was if the city provided breakfast and lunch for the work crews for the six weeks it would take to clear the overgrown area. The city government said no, offering unlimited coffee and a doughnut a day for each crew member. When that offer was rejected, the city asked for help on its website.
A sheepherder in Montana and a goat-herder in San Bernardino read about the city's problem while surfing the web on their laptops. They both offered to do the job for $25,000. The government chose the goat-herder because he lived closer. When told that the city dump was overflowing, the goat-herder said, "No problem. My goats will eat everything in your dump. Except for the automobile engines, of course." So, for another $5,000, the city killed two birds with one stone. If all goes well, they will invite the goat-herder and his "family" back every three years. The goat-herder said he will probably visit San Diego while his goats are in the dump. "I want to go there by plane; I just hope we don't crash. My goats would miss me a lot," he said. | What are the "two birds" that the city government kills with only one stone?
A] The danger of fire in a neighborhood and providing breakfast and lunch for the work crews.
B] The danger of fire in a neighborhood and the overflowing dump.
C] The city government can save some money and the goat-herder has a new job.
D] Both the sheepherder and goat-herder will work for the city for half of the money
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
]
| race |
There are two blocks, A and B. Block A has one medium yellow circle and a big yellow triangle. The medium yellow circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is to the left of, near to and below the big yellow triangle. Block B is above block A. It contains a big black triangle. It also contains a big yellow triangle and a small blue circle. Below and to the left of the small blue circle there is the big yellow triangle. The small blue circle is to the right of the big black triangle. | What is above the yellow circle? a big yellow triangle or a black shape? | Both of them | [
"Big yellow triangle ",
"Black shape",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
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?
rust forming on a metal gate
a piece of pear turning brown
A) Both are caused by heating.
B) Both are only physical changes.
C) Both are chemical changes.
D) Both are caused by cooling.
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
]
| scienceqa |
Will you get a good job? What will you do? Many new graduates feel lost when they consider the endless list of career choices. They've invested a lot of money for their diploma and now an important question stares them in the fact.
I've seen so many new graduates who do not know how to use the degree they have just earned. An example was Dave, who loved sports and had played baseball throughout his college years. He had his heart set on working for Nike. But he had never made clear in his own mind what kind of job he could do for Nike, so nothing ever happened. Another example was Allison, who was a history major. She wanted to work as an event planner but, unfortunately, no one hired her. Why? No experience.
Failing to do some solid career exploration first or to get a clear idea of the types of jobs you can do is a big error that many college students make. After our suggestion, Dave and Allison both found their jobs. To ensure a brighter future, follow these effective strategies:
-- Make educated career choices. Identify the job you want. Conduct research. Ask parents to advise you on actual job duties. Consider what your matured talents are, and look for positions where you can use them.
-- Don't rely on the Internet. Networking is an effective tool -- be sure it's a job-hunting strategy you use. New studies from the Department of Labor state that only 4% of job-seekers found their job on the Internet. The fact is that 63% of all jobs are filled by contacts.
-- Employers are making quick decisions. Most people lose the job in the first minute of the interview. It's deadly to let the employers focus quickly on how well you can perform the job.
-- Practice your interviewing skills. Be ready for the tough questions by first writing out good answers to possible questions and having a role-playing interview with your friend. | For Allison, she should _ .
* find some work to gain work experience
* find a job in another field
* not tell the employer her major
* offer more personal information | find a job in another field | [
"find some work to gain work experience",
"not tell the employer her major",
"offer more personal information"
]
| race |
We have two blocks, A and B. Block A is to the left of B. Block A has a big blue triangle and one medium black triangle. This block also has one big yellow triangle. The big yellow triangle is below, near to and to the left of the medium black triangle. Block B has a medium blue square, a big yellow triangle and a medium black square. This block also contains one small black square. To the left of the medium black square and the small black square there is the big yellow triangle. Above and to the right of the small black square there is the medium black square. The medium blue square is below the medium black square. | Which object is to the right of a big yellow triangle? the medium blue square or the small shape? | Both of them | [
"The medium blue square ",
"The small shape",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
I started the day with a lovely facial and foot massage . Todd had a massage last night so we are all good to go again ! Todd went off for his reciprocal rights game of golf this morning while the kids and I walked into town for a squiz . They each ended up with an ' awesome'(Keely speak ) beanie and we had some morning tea in the Cafe . | Why would the narrator go and get a facial today ?
a: They are enjoying vacation .
b: They are out of school for the Summer .
c: They are a stay at home mom .
d: They are currently unemployed .
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
]
| cosmos |
Long long ago, a king had a big rock placed in the middle of a very busy road. Then he hid nearby to see if anyone would move the rock out of the way to make it convenient for others. Some of the king's wealthiest supporters came past and simply walked around it. Many others complained about the rock and some blamed the king for the problem. To the king's surprise, no one did anything about moving it out of the way.
Finally, a poor farmer came along, carrying a load of old vegetables. When he saw the rock, he put down his load, and tried to move the heavy rock to the side of the road. No one stopped to help him. Many laughed at him and made jokes as they walked past. Finally, after much pushing and straining, and with no help , the farmer managed to get the rock to the side of the road. As he bent down to pick up his vegetables, he noticed a small bag lying in the road, exactly where the rock had been. There was a lot of money and a note in the bag. The note was from the king saying that the money was for the person who moved the rock out of the way.
Taking responsibility is about solving hard problems. The farmer takes responsibility when no one else is prepared to. It does not always mean that you will get an instant reward, but it is a value that builds up a community, and makes life better for all of us. | The story mainly tells us that _ .
A. nobody likes to solve hard problems
B. taking responsibility always means getting a reward
C. the poor always take more responsibility than the rich
D. everyone should learn to take responsibility
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
]
| race |
And once again, high blood pressure is making headlines in the news: the American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology (AHA/ACC) have just released new guidelines about hypertension.
Since this development is likely to cause confusion and concern for many, I’m writing this post to help you understand the debate and what this might mean for you and your family.
By the way, if you’ve read any of my other blood pressure articles on this site, let me reassure you: I am not changing my clinical practice or what I recommend to others, based on the new AHA/ACC guidelines.
The core principles of better blood pressure management for older adults remain the same:
* Take care in how you and your doctors measure blood pressure (more on that here),
* Start by aiming to get blood pressure less than 150/90 mm Hg, as recommended by these expert guidelines issued in 2017 and in 2014,
* And then learn more about what are the likely benefits versus risks of aiming for more intensive BP control.
Perhaps the most important thing to understand is this: treatment of high blood pressure in older adults offers “diminishing returns” as we treat BP to get lower and lower.
Scientific evidence indicates that the greatest health benefit, when it comes to reducing the risk of strokes and heart attacks, is in getting systolic blood pressure from high (i.e. 160-180) down to moderate (140-150).
From there, the famous SPRINT study, published in 2015, did show a further reduction in cardiovascular risk, when participants were treated to a lower systolic BP, such as a target of 120.
However, this was in a carefully selected group of participants, it required taking three blood pressure medications on average, and the reduction in risk was small. As I note in my article explaining SPRINT Senior, in participants aged 75 or older, pushing to that lower goal was associated with an estimated 1-in-27 chance of avoiding a cardiovascular event. (The benefit was even smaller in adults aged 50-75.) | After the release of the new AHA guidelines, what is going to happen to the author's patients? | Their blood pressure treatment protocol will stay the same. | [
"Not enough information",
"They will be enrolled in a study.",
"They will call their doctor."
]
| quail |
O is upper right to S. P and O are parallel, and O is below P. P is to the upper left of H. U is above and to the right of S. M and D are next to each other with M on the left and D on the right. M and H are parallel, and M is over H. | What is the relation of the agent S to the agent H?
A: overlap
B: lower-right
C: below
D: lower-left
E: above
F: upper-left
G: right
H: left
I: upper-right
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"E",
"F",
"G",
"H",
"I"
]
| stepgame |
Min Sun, with another name of Ziqian, was a famous man in the State of Lu during the Spring and Autumn Period. He was a student of Confucius. Among all students of Confucius, he was compared with Yan Yuan.
Min Sun's mother died very early, later his father took another wife, who gave birth to two sons. The stepmother _ Min Sun--in winter, while two younger brothers wore warm clothes made of cotton. Min Sun only wore clothes made of reed catkins .
One day, he followed his father to go out. When pulling the chariot , Min Sun felt so cold that he dropped the rope onto the ground. Then his father beat him. Just then, the reed catkins flew out from the broken clothes and his father knew that Min Sun was mistreated, he was very angry.
After the father returned home, he wanted to divorce his wife. Min Sun fell on his knees and begged his father to forgive his stepmother. He said, " if Mother stays at home, only I myself have to stand cold. But if you divorce Mother, all three children have to suffer from cold."
His father was deeply moved and took Min Sun's advice. The stepmother heard of this, felt sorry and knew her mistakes. From then on, she treated Min Sun as her own son. | Which of the following is right?
- Min Sun's stepmother was always kind.
- Min Sun's father divorced his wife.
- Min Sun was not as excellent as Yan Yuan.
- Min Sun's father forgave his wife. | Min Sun's father divorced his wife. | [
"Min Sun's stepmother was always kind.",
"Min Sun was not as excellent as Yan Yuan.",
"Min Sun's father forgave his wife."
]
| race |
A survey report shows that in 2016, the proportion of Chinese women's income used for consumption, savings and investment was 62:23:16, and at the same time, the proportion of consumption increased significantly compared with the previous year, and women's personalized demand for products or services is often higher than that of men. Some experts believe that women in China have become important promoters of upgrading the consumption structure. | Which of the following, if true, would best support the views of these experts?
* Women's irrational consumption is outstanding and easily affected by discounts, friends, sales, etc.
* About 60% of domestic women are in charge of household finances, and 75% of household consumption is decided by women
* Women have higher requirements for the quality of products and services, and have a strong need for safety protection, etc.
* China's female consumer group aged 15-60 is about 480 million, which has become an important consumer group | About 60% of domestic women are in charge of household finances, and 75% of household consumption is decided by women | [
"Women's irrational consumption is outstanding and easily affected by discounts, friends, sales, etc.",
"Women have higher requirements for the quality of products and services, and have a strong need for safety protection, etc.",
"China's female consumer group aged 15-60 is about 480 million, which has become an important consumer group"
]
| logiqa |
A mouse looked through a hole in the wall to see the farmer and his wife opening a package; what food might it contain? He was astonished to discover that it was a mouse trap!
Running to the farmyard,the mouse shouted,warning everyone,"There is a mouse trap in the house,there is a mouse trap in the house."The chicken,with her head high,glared at the mouse and said,"Shut up.Little Ugly.This is a great concern to you,but it has nothing to do with me:I can't be troubled by it."
The mouse turned to the pig and told him."There is a mouse trap in the house.""I am so sorry,Mr Mouse,"said the pig sympathetically,"but there is nothing I can do about it but pray;you are always in my prayers."
The mouse turned to the cow,who said,"A mouse trap,am I in great danger,huh?"
Now the mouse had to face the farmer's mouse trap alone.
That very night a sound was heard through the house,like that of a mouse trap catching its prey.The farmer'wife rushed to see what was caught.In the darkness,she did not see it was a big poisonous snake whose tail the trap had caught.The snake bit the farmer's wife.The farmer rushed her to the hospital.She returned home with a fever.It is said that drinking fresh chicken soup will help treat fever,so the farmer took his sharp knife to the farmyard for the soup's main ingredient.His wife's sickness continued,so friends and neighbors came to sit with her around the clock.To feed them,the farmer killed the pig.The farmer's wife did not get well,in fact,she died,and so many people came for her funeral.The farmer had the cow killed to provide for all of them to eat.
So next time when someone is facing a problem,don't say that it has nothing to do with you. | We could see from the passage that the mouse was _ .
a) dishonest
b) foolish
c) good at cheating others
d) kind and warm-hearted
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
]
| race |
as the amount of polluting gasses in the atmosphere increases , what will also increase in the atmosphere?
* Reflections
* Humidity
* Depth
* Hotness | Hotness | [
"Reflections",
"Humidity",
"Depth"
]
| openbookqa |
|
Kids in a Sudanese refugee camp stir up a cloud of dust as they kick around a football. NBA superstar Tracy McCray watches from a distance before offering to buy the kids a grass pitch for $1. 000.
Perhaps he sees a Ronaldinho rising up out of the African soil. Or maybe he just wants to do something -- anything -- to give these children some hope. But he is told, politely, that grass is not what the kids need.
This scene appears in 3 Point, a new documentary , which shows the Houston Rockets star coming face to face with the reality that life is more than sport.
McGrady,29, writes on his website that he traveled to Africa because he was tired of only reading about it in news. "Who were the faces behind the numbers?" He said. "I needed to see it for myself.
And he did. He stepped out of his large house and flew to a place torn to bits by war and famine . He slept in a tent. He kept away from minefields. He talked with people who have been suffering. And he swallowed his pride.
But no one should blame McGrady for wanting to buy the kids a pitch of grass. Sports gave him a chance, so perhaps he thought it would do the same for the refugees.
McGrady was _ by NBA managers as a teenager and he didn't bother going to college.
Instead, he leaped right into the NBA. Since that move, basketball has given him a handsome living, but one very far removed from the lives of ordinary people.
As McGrady would learn in Africa, most people see sports as just a break from life's difficulties. They don't mistake it for 1ife itself.
Only McGrady knows how this Africa trip changed him, but I'd bet that, at the very least, it has given him a new sense for what is truly meaningful.
McGrady doesn't own an NBA championship ring. He hasn't risen to the heights of Kobe Bryant or Michael Jordan.
But, perhaps, now he knows he doesn't have to in order to truly make a difference in the world. | In this passage, the writer mainly tells us _ .
A) McGrady took a trip to Africa
B) McGrady offered his help to African children
C) African people lead a poor life today
D) African people don't take sport for life
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
]
| race |
A medium yellow apple is covered by a box called one. South of a medium orange apple is this fruit. Box one contains the medium orange apple. This box has a medium green apple. To the south of the medium green apple is the medium orange apple. Another box named two with a medium orange apple contains box one. Another medium orange apple and a medium green apple are inside this box. Medium orange apple number one are to the south of medium orange apple number two and the medium green apple.This fruit is north of another medium orange apple. Box two covers medium orange apple number three. To the south of medium orange apple number two is medium orange apple number three. To the south of the medium green apple is medium orange apple number two. | Are all apples north of all medium orange apples?
A: No
B: Yes
| A | [
"B"
]
| spartun |
To prevent a pot of water from boiling over, | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
A) Lay a wooden spoon across the top of the pot.
B) Add extra salt to the water while it boils.
| A | [
"B"
]
| piqa |
Three blocks, named HHH, LLL and KKK exist. North of a medium red star there is a medium red hexagon. The medium red hexagon is inside block LLL. The medium red star is covered by block LLL. Block LLL have a medium purple pentagon and a little red star. The medium purple pentagon and the little red star are to the west of the medium red hexagon.A little grey star is north of the medium red hexagon. The little grey star is inside block LLL. Block KKK contain a little purple hexagon and a large pentagon. A little grey pentagon is inside this block. This block covers a medium purple hexagon. To the south of the little purple hexagon is the medium purple hexagon. To the south of this thing there is the large shape. The shape which was to the south of the little purple hexagon is close to this thing. | Is the medium red star to the south of all objects?
- No
- Yes | No | [
"Yes"
]
| spartun |
There are three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Blocks C and A are to the right of B. Block A has a medium blue square and a medium black square. The medium blue square is below the medium black square. Block B has a medium yellow square. And block C has two medium yellow squares. Below medium yellow square number two is medium yellow square number one. | Which object is to the right of a medium yellow square? the medium black square or the medium blue square? | Both of them | [
"The medium black square ",
"The medium blue square ",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
Do you think hard work can make anything possible? If you don't, you may want to read the book We Can Do written by Moshe Kai Cavalin. It might change your mind.
Moshe Kai Cavalin is a 14-year-old American boy. He is about to graduate from UCLA (University of California at Los Angeles) this year. Before that, he had already gotten a degree from East Los Angeles Community College in 2009.
Recently, Cavalin published the book We Can Do. In this book, he talks about how to achieve things we want, by keeping yourself focused and trying your best to do everything. He says this doesn't need genius , just hard work.
Cavalin says being called a genius "has always bothered me... People need to know they don't have to be geniuses; they just need to work hard and they can achieve anything. If I can reach the stars, others can reach the Milky Way(,)."
The idea of writing a book came from a teacher named Richard Avila at his first college. Cavalin says Avila inspired him to write a book to explain how he succeeded, so he could inspire other people.
It took Cavalin four years to finish the book. Because his mother is Chinese, she wanted to publish the book in Chinese. So Cavalin translated the book into Chinese by himself. The book did well in Taiwan, Singapore and Malaysia. | Cavalin owes his success to the following EXCEPT that _ .
1] he worked hard at his dream
2] he was born a genius
3] he can focus on one thing
4] he has tried his best to do things
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| race |
President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made history with their summit meeting in Singapore. But beyond the handshakes, casual strolls and shared asides, many analysts and experts are already wondering what exactly the enduring substance of the summit will be and whether it could boost Trump's political rating at home.
For Trump, the great political disrupter, it was the most significant foreign policy move of his presidency. It comes at a time when he looks to turn around his often weak polls and bolster his political standing at home in advance of midterm congressional elections in November, where Democrats are poised to make gains.
From the images of their historic first handshake to signing an agreement on denuclearization, Trump and Kim took the first steps toward writing a new chapter in relations between their two countries.
"People are going to be very impressed, people are going to be very happy, and we are going to take care of a very big and very dangerous problem for the world," Trump said sitting alongside Kim after both men signed the joint agreement.
It was Trump's biggest moment on the world stage, and an opportunity he was eager to seize.
"We got along really well.We had a great chemistry.You understand how I feel about chemistry.It is very important," Trump told VOA contributor Greta Van Susteren immediately after the summit. "I mean, I know people where there is no chemistry. We had it right from the beginning. We talked about that and I think great things are going to happen for North Korea."
It was the first ever meeting between a U.S. president and a North Korean leader. The two men signed an agreement that committed both countries to work toward the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula, but the details remain vague.
The United States offered unspecified security guarantees and a halt to military exercises with South Korea. Trump also said he raised the issue of human rights with Kim, but added that most of the meeting focused on the nuclear issue. | After the article was published, Trump probably felt | Great about the positive press covers. | [
"Not enough information",
"Sad",
"Terribe"
]
| quail |
A block called HHH have a little purple hexagon, a little purple star, a medium purple pentagon and a medium purple star. To the east of the little purple hexagon is another medium purple star. Medium purple star number two is within block HHH. To the south of the little purple star there is this shape. The little purple hexagon is north of the medium purple pentagon. North of medium purple star number one is the little purple star. Another block named LLL with a little grey hexagon is inside block HHH. A medium grey pentagon is to the south of a large red pentagon and is to the north of the little grey hexagon. The medium grey pentagon is within block LLL. The red object is within block LLL. The little grey hexagon is south of a large grey hexagon. The large grey hexagon is in block LLL. | Is the red thing to the north of all little grey hexagons?
- Yes
- No | Yes | [
"No"
]
| spartun |
Tom arrived at the bus station quite early for Paris bus. The bus for Paris would not leave until five to twelve. He saw a lot of people waiting in the station. Some were standing in line , others were walking around. There was a group of schoolgirls. Their teacher was trying to keep them in line. Tom looked around but there was no place for him to sit.
He walked into the station cafe . he looked up at the clock there. It was only twenty to twelve. He found a seat and sat down before a large mirror on the wall. Just then, Mike, one of Tom's workmates came in and sat with Tom.
"What time is your bus?" asked Mike.
"There's plenty of time yet," answered Tom.
"Well, I'll get you some more tea then," said Mike.
They talked while drinking. Then Tom looked at the clock again. "Oh! It's going backward !" he cried. "A few minutes ago it was twenty to twelve and now it's half past eleven."
"You're looking at the clock in the mirror." said Mike. Tom was so sad . The next bus was not to leave for another hour. Since then Tom has never liked mirrors.
,. | What time was it in fact when Tom looked at the clock in the mirror?
- Twenty to twelve.
- Half past eleven.
- Half past twelve.
- Half past one. | Twenty to twelve. | [
"Half past eleven.",
"Half past twelve.",
"Half past one."
]
| race |
M: Great party, isn't it?
W: Sure is. Jane and Ted always have great parties.
M: This is my first. Jane and I teach at the same school.
W: Oh, so you're a teacher?
M: Yeah, history. What about you?
W: I work for General Motors.
M: What do you do there?
W: I'm a manager's assistant.
M: Oh, I see. By the way, my names's Bob Evans.
W: Glad to meet you. I'm Jane Taylor. | What is the woman?
- She is a manager.
- She is a manager assistant.
- She is a student. | She is a manager assistant. | [
"She is a manager.",
"She is a student."
]
| dream |
J is directly above B. P is positioned right to J. | What is the relation of the agent P to the agent J?
A. above
B. below
C. overlap
D. left
E. upper-right
F. lower-right
G. lower-left
H. right
I. upper-left
| H | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G",
"I"
]
| stepgame |
My friends, as you know, my television career began unexpectedly. I was 16 years old in Nashville, Tennessee and I was in the Miss Fire Prevention contest. They had the requirement of having to have red hair in the final part until the year I entered the final. And to my joy the swimsuit competition was also cancelled. That year they were doing the question and answer period.
''Why, young lady, what would you like to be when you grow up? '' And by the time they got to me all the good answers were gone. I had seen Barbara Walters on the Today Show that morning so I answered: '' I would like to be a journalist. I would like to tell other people's stories in a way that makes a difference in their lives and the world. '' And as these words were coming out of my mouth, I went whoa! This is pretty good! I would like to be a journalist. I want to make a difference. Well I was on television by the time I was 19 years old.
And in 1986 I launched my own television show with the determination to succeed at first. I was nervous about the competition and then I had no competitor but I still pushed myself as hard as I before. Eventually we did make it to the top and we stayed there for 25years.
The Oprah Winfrey Show was number one for 21 years and I have to tell you I became pretty comfortable with that level of success. But a few years ago I decided that it was time to break new ground. So I ended the show and launched OWN, the Oprah Winfrey Network. But only one year later after launching OWN nearly every media said that my new attempt was a failure. Not just a failure but a big failure they called it. I can still remember the day I opened up USA Today and read the headline ''Oprah, not quite standing on her OWN. '' I mean really, USA Today? Now that's the nice newspaper! This time last year was really the worst period in my professional life. | The reason why she decided to end the television show and break new ground was that _ .
A. she felt too tired and needed a rest
B. her television show was not so successful
C. she was too old for the job
D. she wanted to try something new
| D | [
"A",
"B",
"C"
]
| race |
Spring Mountain College recently sent out a survey to the graduating class of 2003 asking that the graduates provide their class rank. Surprisingly, the survey results revealed that most of the students ranked in the top third of the class. | The survey results would most likely be explained by which one of the following?
1] All the graduates of 2003 responded to the survey.
2] Many of the respondents ranked in the lower half of the class.
3] A majority of the respondents ranked high in the graduating class.
4] All the graduates of 2003 had a positive experience while at spring mountain college.
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| reclor |
Are you a media addict who would go mad after two hours without TV, friend requests, exciting online games and your mobile - or would you easily survive?
Recently, university students around the world were asked to volunteer in a global experiment called Unplugged. It was designed to see how young people would react if they were asked to observe a total media ban by unplugging all forms of media devices for 24 hours.
Unplugged is being run by Dr Roman Gerodimos, a lecturer in Communication and Journalism at Bournemouth University. The experiment is now over but he doesn't yet know the full findings. However, during the experiment, Dr Gerodimos said there were already signs of how much the exercise affected volunteers. He said: "They're reporting withdrawal symptoms , overeating, feeling nervous, isolated and disconnected." During their 24-hour painful experience, three of the experiment's guinea pigs had to endure one intrusion from the media: a BBC reporter plus cameraman who followed them around for the day. They were asked to write down 100 lines about their day offline, but of course, they all waited until the next day when they had access to their laptops. Elliot Day wrote: "Today, my whole morning routine was thrown up into the air. Despite being aware of the social importance of the media, I was surprised by how empty my life felt without the radio or newspapers." From Caroline Scott, we read: "I didn't expect it, but being prevented from the media for 24 hours resulted in my day-to-day activities becoming so much harder to carry out than usual... I didn't break out in a cold sweat like our lecturer expected us all to, but it's not something I would like to do again!" And Charlotte Gay wrote: "I have to say the most difficult item for me to be without has been my mobile; not only is it a social tool, it's my main access point of communication."
Earlier in the year, a UK government study found that in the UK we spend about half our waking hours using the media, often plugged into several things at once. And a recent study by Nielson found that on average, US teenagers send and receive over 3,000 texts per month ---that's about six texts per waking hour. So, with technology continuing to develop at an alarming rate, how much time will you set aside for sleep in the future? | What does the sentence "...was thrown up into the air" most probably means?
a] was completely disturbed.
b] was badly designed.
c] went on normally.
d] turned out perfect.
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d"
]
| race |
There exist three boxes, named DDD, EEE and JJJ. Box DDD covers a tiny orange rectangle. Behind a large green oval is a midsize green dimond. The midsize green dimond is inside and touching box DDD. The large green oval is covered by box DDD. The tiny orange rectangle and a midsize orange dimond are to the north of the thing which was behind the large green oval.North of the midsize orange dimond is the tiny orange rectangle. Behind another midsize orange dimond is the midsize orange dimond. Midsize orange dimond number two is inside box DDD. Midsize orange dimond number one is within box DDD. Box JJJ contain a tiny orange dimond, a tiny orange oval and a midsize green rectangle. A large white rectangle is inside and touching this box. The tiny orange dimond is near to the large white rectangle. Behind a large green oval there is the tiny orange oval. Box JJJ covers the large green oval. The large white rectangle is behind the midsize green rectangle. | Is any large green oval in front of the midsize green dimond?
A) No
B) Yes
| B | [
"A"
]
| spartun |
My dream. I dreamt that is was living in France in the 1920. I was living my apartment, I glanced at my reflection, I was wearing a knee length pencil length green skirt, white silk blouse, green jacket to match, white wrist length gloves. On my head I wore a green felt hat, with a long green head pin, to keep the hat on my head. Green shoes and clutch to match. I was afraid, so I took a breath, opened the door, walked out and locked the door. I walked down the stairs, waved to Jean Paul the night concierge, he told me to be careful and have a goodnight, I told him I will see him later. I walked out the front door, turned left and walked down the alley to get to the boulevard. When I got half way through the alley, I heard footsteps. I began walking a little faster. Then a man called my name.. Ana, I turned and saw he had a gun. I screamed and began running. Before I got to the boulevard he shot me in the back, I fell knees first, then I tried to brace myself with my hands. But it was useless, I fell face to the ground, it was an excruciating burning pain. I began to cry, I could see my clutch not to far from me, the content from my clutch lipstick, compact and money scattered. Then I heard his footsteps, he stopped at my head, crunch down, he took his thumb and wiped my lipstick from my bottom lip. I asked him why, in a whisper, because it hurt to talk. He laughed, and said that I was a stupid girl, and that if he could not have me no one else should. He got up and walked away. He left me there dying, I felt that I could not breath and litterly jumped out of the dream. The weird part was that for several days after, I had that burning sensation in the same place I got shot. | Who was the man that shot Ana in her dream? | Not enough information | [
"Her friend",
"An ex-boyfriend",
"A stalker"
]
| quail |
In 2015, SOHAY helped 1,540 children to leave hazardous work and 2,125 more children – those in danger of starting work – into school. About 780 more children are preparing to enter school in 2017. The organization is also helping 635 children who are working in hazardous conditions to know their rights. The Labor Law of Bangladesh 2006 does not allow children under the age of 14 to work but, according to the UN children’s agency, UNICEF, 4.7 million children under that age are employed and 1.3 million aged five to 17 work in hazardous industries. | What statistic does UNICEF provide about children in Bangladesh? | 1.3 million children are employed in unsafe working conditions | [
"4.7 million children are unable to attend school",
"1,540 children were able to leave risky work in 2015",
"The children labor rates in Bangladesh are higher than in other countries"
]
| onestop |
Two boxes, named one and two exist in the image. Box one covers a medium orange apple. Over another medium orange apple is another medium orange apple. Medium orange apple number two is within box one. Medium orange apple number three is inside box one. Medium orange apple number one is below this fruit. Box two contains a medium green apple which is above a medium orange apple. The medium orange apple is covered by box two. Under a medium yellow fruit is this thing. The yellow fruit is within box two. | Do all boxes have all things?
A] No
B] Yes
| A | [
"B"
]
| spartun |
There are three blocks, A, B and C. Block C is to the right of block B and above block A. Block A has one medium blue triangle. A medium yellow triangle is above and to the left of a small black square. The medium blue triangle is far from the small black square. The small black square is touching the right edge of this block. Block B contains a small blue triangle and one medium yellow triangle. To the left of and near to the medium yellow triangle is the small blue triangle. Block C contains one big black triangle and one medium yellow square. The big black triangle is touching the right edge of this block. To the right of the medium yellow square there is a small black square. The medium yellow square is touching the bottom edge of this block. The big black triangle is to the right of the medium yellow square and the small black square. | Which object is to the right of a small blue triangle? the medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block or the medium blue triangle? | The medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block | [
"The medium blue triangle ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
You may have read some of the scary research recently that links parabens (a preservative ingredient found in loads of health and beauty products) with breast cancer, and whilst there is no evidence yet to prove that using parabens causes breast cancer more and more people are choosing to ditch parabens in favour of something more natural. I’m gradually trying to replace all of my old skincare and bodycare products with natural alternatives so that my body comes into contact with less parabens and other nasty chemicals.
One of the types of products which seems to be very late to the natural table is deodorant, there isn’t a wide variety of paraben-free products available yet but I was really pleased to see that Soft & Gentle, a well-known household brand, had brought out this new 0% Aluminium Dry Deodorant. It’s free from parabens, allergens and aluminium and uses astringent plant extracts that shrink the sweat pores to reduce perspiration whilst natural herb sage acts as a deodoriser.
Available in three fragrances – Active, Floral and Care – I’ve been using the Floral Soft & Gentle 0% Aluminium Dry Deodorant for over 2 weeks and I’ve really put it through its paces as the temperature has been fairly hot and humid for the last fortnight. With a deodorant there are 2 main factors that we can look at to evaluate its success – dryness and odour control. So how did this paraben free Soft & Gentle deodorant fare?
With regard to dryness I found that it kept me dry all day. I’ve been walking 2 miles or more most days and the weather has been warm, over 25 degrees some days, and I’ve been feeling generally a bit hot and sticky. But not on my underarms, they’ve been dry and I feel confident that this deodorant controls my sweat. In the first couple of days I did notice a little bit of unpleasant odour, but then I increased the amount that I was spraying under each arm and after this I’ve experienced no problems whatsoever, even after doing exercise or going on a long walk. | After the end of this story the narrator probably | Continued using this deodorant | [
"Not enough information",
"Looked for a different deodorant",
"Went back to their old deodorant"
]
| quail |
There exists one block called HHH. This block has a little red star. A large purple object is to the right of the red thing. The large thing is covered by block HHH. | What is the position of block regarding the purple object?
1) tpp
2) far
3) left
4) below
5) dc
6) tppi
7) right
| 6 | [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"7"
]
| spartun |
prefix = st1 /Chinawill plan to make new rules to give more controls over the growing number of blogs and webcasts.
Nowadays, advanced network technologies, such as Hogging and webcasting, are being improved to challenge the government's ability to watch over the Internet.
Chinese government was in the middle of making new rules over Internet publishing, and blogs and websites that publishing webcasts would fall under these rules.
Government officials hope the new rules would ensure a more healthy and active Internet environment and would fully respect and protect Chinese citizens' freedom of speech. Specific details on what kind of rules would be carried out are still unknown to the public.
Despite the growing popularity, bloggers and webcasters have been unpopular with publication institutions.
In 2006, a series of cases involving bloggers who had dived into other people's privacy and written materials ruining other's fame urged the government to consider whether to require bloggers to use their real names when they login in.
Webcasting without copyright and illegally "copying" products from copyrighted materials have also led government officials to consider starting a nationwide check of online video broadcasting, and allow only qualified websites to continue offering webcasts. | Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A. All bloggers and webcasters like to dig out other people's privacy.
B. Publication institutions are unhappy with bloggers and webcasters.
C. Webcasters are quite aware of the copyright issues while online.
D. Copyrighted materials can only be offered to qualified websites.
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
]
| race |
There are three blocks, A, B and C. Block C is above A and block A is to the left of B. Block A contains a small blue circle. Block B contains a big blue triangle. This block also has a small black triangle.. Near to and to the left of the small black triangle there is the big blue triangle. Block C has one medium blue circle, a big black square and a medium black square. It also contains a big black triangle. It is to the left of a small blue square. It is to the left of the medium black square. Near to, to the left of and below the big black square which is to the right of the big black triangle is the medium blue circle. The medium black square is touching the right edge of this block. | Which object is above a small blue circle? the small black triangle or the medium shape that is touching the right edge of a block? | The medium shape that is touching the right edge of a block | [
"The small black triangle ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
New experiments discover rats showing sympathy and helping other rodents .It is a characteristic some scientists thought was reserved only for humans and higher animals.
In repeated tests, rats freed another trapped rat in their cage, even when yummy chocolate served as an attraction.24 of the 30 rats opened the trap by pushing in a door.The rats could have eaten the chocolate before freeing their partners, but often didn't, choosing to help and share the goodies.
"Basically they told us freeing another rat is as important as eating chocolate," said study author Peggy Mason of the University of Chicago."That's a very striking thing."
In some cases, the rats first took the chocolate chips out of a container, but didn't eat them, then freed the other rat and shared "almost as if they were serving them chocolate," Mason said.The research is reported in Thursday's journal Science.
Also, females showed more consistent care and help than males, Mason said.All six females freed their trapped partner while three quarters of the 24 males did so.This confirms other studies that show females showing more pro-social behavior than males.There were time when the male rats took the day off from helping their trapped partner, but the females never did, she said.
Jeff Mogil at McGill University in Canada, who wasn't part of the study, said it was a little surprising but even more convincing.
Both scientists said social understanding is probably a characteristic that is important in the evolution of animals.
Mason joked that if rats can be so caring and helpful, "there's a sense of optimism.It's something we could be." | What's the difference between the behavior of male and female rats?
* Female rats behaved less pro-socially than male rats on the whole.
* Female rats showed more concern about their trapped partners.
* Male rats cared more about their trapped partners than females.
* Male rats didn't go away from their trapped partners for even a day. | Female rats behaved less pro-socially than male rats on the whole. | [
"Female rats showed more concern about their trapped partners.",
"Male rats cared more about their trapped partners than females.",
"Male rats didn't go away from their trapped partners for even a day."
]
| race |
Transcribe Sheng Qi
Born in Anhui province, Sheng Qi worked in Italy from 1989 to 1992. His work deals with the ever-popular subject of the cultural gap between East and West. The artist combines calligraphy with other more western media in an attempt to bridge this gap.
Where: Red Gate Gallery, Dongbianmen, Watchtower
When: Till February 6, daily 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission: free
Tel: 6525 1005
Wan Qingli Traditional Chinese Painting
Professor at the Hong Kong Chinese Language University and graduate of the Central Academy of Fine Arts, Wan Qingli, is well known as an art theorist. His landscape paintings are now on display at his alma mater.
Where: Central Academy of Fine Arts Gallery, Shuaifuyuaj, Wangfujing, 5 Xiaowei Hutong
When: Till January 26, Tuesday to Sunday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Admission: 5 yuan
Tel: 6527 7991
Music
Xie Tingfeng (Nicholas Tse)
Nicholas Tse is one of the hottest young stars in Hong Kong and a top-selling singer. Having decided to pursue a career in show business, he left school at 16 and spent a year in Tokyo studying various aspects of music and performance. On his return to Hong Kong, he released his debut CD, My Attitude, which quickly became a hit and propelled him to stardom .
Where: Capital Gymnasium, 54 Baishiqiao Lu
When: January 25, 7:30 p.m.
Admission: 80 to 900 yuan
Tel: 6833 5552
Movies
Yige Dou Buneng Shao (Not One Less)
Rural China in the 1990s was a far cry from its city counterparts. A young girl is made teacher of the local primary school and finds herself tracking down a student who left the school for work in the city. Director Zhang Yimou cast non-professionals for this film. Mandarin with English subtitles.
Where: B2M Bar, Dongpingfang Apartment Block (inside the easternmost gate), next to the Dong River, Andingmenwai
When: February 6, 7:00 p.m.
Admission: free
Tel: 6426 1091 | You can get the information of the entertainment _ .
A: in a traveling guide
B: on TV
C: in a book
D: in a newspaper
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
]
| race |
A box called one contains a big green melon. A big green apple is close to the big green melon. The big green apple is inside and touching box one. West of this thing is the big green melon. A box called two exists in the image. A small green melon is to the south of a small green watermelon and is near to a big orange fruit. The small green melon is inside box two. Box two contains the small green watermelon. This box has the orange fruit. A yellow watermelon is to the south of and the small green watermelon is to the east of the small green melon. The yellow fruit is covered by box two. The yellow watermelon is east of the big orange fruit. | Is the small green melon to the west of the small green watermelon?
* Yes
* No | Yes | [
"No"
]
| spartun |
We have three boxes, called DDD, EEE and JJJ. A midsize green oval is inside box DDD. Within box EEE there is box DDD. Box EEE covers a midsize white rectangle and has a midsize green dimond. A midsize white dimond is covered by this box. Behind and away from this box is box JJJ. Box EEE is disconnected from this box. Box JJJ covers a midsize orange dimond. A large orange rectangle is covered by this box. | Are all objects farther from box JJJ?
1] No
2] Yes
| 1 | [
"2"
]
| spartun |
How do you press rice krispy treat mixture into the pan?
1. Grease the pan with a non-stick spray. grease the back of a large, non-slotted serving spoon. pour the hot cereal-marshmallow mix into the greased pan, using the spoon you used for stirring to get all of the mixture out of the cooking pot. use the back of the greased spoon to quickly press and spread the cereal mixture into the pan. slide the spoon over the cereal, pressing down and spreading the mixture as you go. re-grease the spoon as needed.
2. Grease the pan with spray. grease a small, slotted serving spoon. pour the cooled cereal-marshmallow mix into the greased pan, using the greased spoon to get all of the mixture out of the pan. use the back of the greased spoon to slowly and carefully press the cereal mixture into the pan. slide the spoon over the cold cereal, pressing gently, more toward the middle than the sides. dip the spoon in more oil to re-grease it as needed.
| 1 | [
"2"
]
| piqa |
|
W: I'm tired of watching television. Let's go to cinema to- night.
M: All right. Do you want to go downtown? Or is there a good movie in the neighborhood?
W: I'd rather not spend a lot of money. What does the pa- per say about neighborhood theaters?
M: Here's the list on page... Column 6. Here it is. Where's the Rialto? There's a perfect movie there.
W: That's too far away. And it's hard to find a place to park there.
M: Well, the Grand Theater has Gone with the wind.
W: I saw that years ago. I couldn't wait to see it again. Moreover, it's too long. We wouldn't get home until midnight.
M: The Center has a horror film. You wouldn't want to see that?
W: No, indeed. I wouldn't be able to sleep tonight.
M: That's about ell there is. Unless we change our decision and go downtown.
W: No, we just can't pay for it. There must be something else we haven't seen.
M: Here, look for yourself, I can't find anything else.
W: Look at this!
M: What?
W: In the television timetable, there's a baseball game on television tonight.
M: I wasn't looking for a TV program. I was looking at the movie ads.
W: I know, but I just happened to notice it. New York is playing Boston.
M: That must be good. I wouldn't mind watching that.
W: OK. Let's stay home. We can go to the cinema Friday. | Why does the woman say she doesn't want to see the movie Gone with the Wind?
* Because she doesn't want to see it a second time.
* Because the film is too old.
* Because the movie theater is too far away. | Because she doesn't want to see it a second time. | [
"Because the film is too old.",
"Because the movie theater is too far away."
]
| dream |
As a health editor, I spend the majority of my day poring over content related to health. At HuffPost, we're lucky to talk to experts on a daily basis about how to live our best lives. It's clear that life would be healthier if we would just do the following things. Sure, some of these are easier said than done. | The best title for the third tip is _ .
1: Stop to smell the roses
2: Take a time to appreciate your life
3: Lead a simple life
4: Feel gratitude to life
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
]
| race |
While I was in my 4th month of pregnancy with my second child, we were preparing for a trip to Louisiana, where Marshall's family live, to celebrate Jane's 2nd birthday. Two days before we were to leave, we got the shocking news that I was going to lose the baby. Not knowing when this would happen, we decided to continue with our trip.
Since Marshall's family lives on a 600-acre cattle farm, you often find that you have a lot of time to yourself to think when you are there. That is precisely what I did not want to do at this time. I told Marshall that I needed to get a good book to get lost in while I was there. I told him I heard the Harry Potter books were good, so he went out and got the first one for me.
During that trip, I totally got lost in the book, which was of great help during a time when I needed a distraction to forget about the sadness. In the book, I noticed the name "Seamus". I vaguely remembered it was pronounced "Shamus" and I liked the sound of that. I mentioned it to Marshall and he liked it too. Toward the end of the trip, I had just 5 chapters left and I knew I was about to finish the first book, which I was pretty excited about.
Soon after we put Jane down to bed, I had started labor , so I was unable to read. The labor lasted 5 and 1/2 hours, but Marshall stayed there with me, sitting beside me and reading aloud the last 5 chapters of Harry Potter. I can never fully explain how much that helped me through the experience. And ever since then, Marshall and I both have been fans of the Harry Potter books. We remember how they helped us get through that time of our lives.
We were sad to have lost the baby, but the name Seamus started our journey toward adoption. And we gave this name to our adopted son. Though our Seamus doesn't have a drop of Irish blood in him, the name fits him perfectly. | According to the story, we can know that the Harry Potter books _ .
* can help people deal with their problems
* made the family's trip more exciting
* include five books all together
* have someone called Seamus in them | include five books all together | [
"can help people deal with their problems",
"made the family's trip more exciting",
"have someone called Seamus in them"
]
| race |
The anthropogenic environment anomaly refers to the phenomenon that, within a certain area, due to human behavior, one or more environmental elements of the natural environment have changed significantly and disrupted the relative equilibrium relationship of the ecosystem. | According to the above definitions, Which of the following are human-environment anomalies:
- There is a wealth of petroleum resources stored underground in a certain place. recently, the well water in nearby villages has become cloudy and accompanied by a pungent odor. it has been tested that it contains a large number of heavy metals and is not suitable for drinking.
- Surface subsidence due to an earthquake. after a heavy rain, some areas have severely stagnated water, causing crops and fruit trees in these areas to rot and wither.
- Orders in the riverside industrial park in a certain place have recently increased significantly, and the amount of wastewater discharged has also increased. as a result, fish and shrimp in the lower reaches of the river have died, and crops along the coast have died out.
- Toxic elements from a volcanic eruption scattered on the ground, changed the original chemical composition in the soil, and formed a high-fluorine and high-humid soil, which affected the growth of crops | Orders in the riverside industrial park in a certain place have recently increased significantly, and the amount of wastewater discharged has also increased. as a result, fish and shrimp in the lower reaches of the river have died, and crops along the coast have died out. | [
"There is a wealth of petroleum resources stored underground in a certain place. recently, the well water in nearby villages has become cloudy and accompanied by a pungent odor. it has been tested that it contains a large number of heavy metals and is not suitable for drinking.",
"Surface subsidence due to an earthquake. after a heavy rain, some areas have severely stagnated water, causing crops and fruit trees in these areas to rot and wither.",
"Toxic elements from a volcanic eruption scattered on the ground, changed the original chemical composition in the soil, and formed a high-fluorine and high-humid soil, which affected the growth of crops"
]
| logiqa |
D is to the left of I and is on the same horizontal plane. D is to the right of E and is on the same horizontal plane. | What is the relation of the agent I to the agent D?
a. below
b. upper-left
c. right
d. lower-right
e. above
f. left
g. lower-left
h. overlap
i. upper-right
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
]
| stepgame |
What can decompose a bow?
A. Acids
B. Oak
C. Co 2
D. Pine
E. Erosion
F. Wind
G. Water
H. Fungi
| H | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G"
]
| qasc |
|
During the National Games, there were 8 athletes living in Building F. One of them was Heilongjiang, two were northerners, one was Cantonese, two were track and field athletes, and three were main athletes. Arrived at all 8 athletes in the F building. | Which of the following contradicts the information stated in the question?
A: Heilongjiang athletes are not main players;
B: Track and field athletes are not main players;
C: Cantonese are the main players;
D: The main players are all southerners.
| C | [
"A",
"B",
"D"
]
| logiqa |
2015, the time has come for more creative China tours to be made, Shanghai Disney opens, more high-speed rail options. Insisting on high-quality services, we are proud to present our ever best-selling China tour packages, tour themes and the next popular destinations. Check out the optional activities and information making our Smart Travelers' trips outstanding.
China Highlights' most popular private tour. Our private guide, driver and car are available all times. You take the trip, we take the stress.
Day 1-2 In Beijing
Take a break on your arrival. Enjoy local people's morning exercise at the Temple of Heaven before visiting the Great Wall, and then have a lifetime experience of visiting the Mutianyu section of the Great Wall on Day 2.
Day 3-4 In Xi'an
Still in Beijing in the daytime of Day 3. Visit the Forbidden City and the Tian'anmen Square to feel royal life in ancient China. After that pay a visit to hutongs which give full flavor of authentic experience. Catch a flight at night to Xi'an. Private guide and driver escort you to visit the highlights of Xi'an on Day 4.[:]
Day 5-7 In Guilin/Yangshuo
Continue to see Xi'an and have more interacts with the local. Visiting a family in Xi'an and learning how to make different shapes of dumplings give you an unforgettable time. Take a plane at night and arrive at Guilin on Day 5. Get on board to enjoy essence of Guilin, the Li River cruise to Yangshuo. Cycle to villages and meet friendly local people and learn more about Chinese agriculture.
Day 8-10 In Shanghai
Private transfer from Yangshuo to Guilin airport. Shanghai guide and driver are waiting for you with smiling faces. Highlights of the city on Day 9 show you the future of China as the end of the trip. You have free time on the last day before taking an international flight.
Just let us know your travel style! We will then adapt this tour and create a unique quote based on your individual needs. For more information, please click here: http://www.chinahighlights.com/tour/. | How many night flights will the tourists take during this trip?
* None.
* Three.
* Two.
* One. | Three. | [
"None.",
"Two.",
"One."
]
| race |
P is below J and to the left of J. S is diagonally right and above A. A and I are side by side with A to the right and I to the left. If S is the center of a clock face, J is located between 4 and 5. K is over P. O is sitting at the upper right position to K. O is on the left and E is on the right. I is slightly off center to the top left and R is slightly off center to the bottom right. L is on the right side to R. L is positioned in the top left corner of T. | What is the relation of the agent P to the agent L?
- left
- below
- right
- above
- lower-right
- upper-left
- upper-right
- lower-left
- overlap | overlap | [
"left",
"below",
"right",
"above",
"lower-right",
"upper-left",
"upper-right",
"lower-left"
]
| stepgame |
There are three blocks, A, B and C. Block C is to the left of block B and below block A. Block A contains one small blue square and one medium black square. The medium black square is touching the top edge of this block. The small blue square is to the left of the medium black square. Block B contains a big blue circle and a medium yellow square. The medium yellow square is touching the bottom edge of this block. To the right of the medium yellow square is the big blue circle. And block C has two medium yellow circles. Near to a medium yellow square there is medium yellow circle number one. Medium yellow circle number two is touching the left edge of this block. It is near to the medium yellow square. This block also has a small blue square.. A medium black circle is touching the right edge of this block. This object is below the medium yellow square. It is to the right of the medium yellow circle number two. This object is near to the medium yellow circle number one. | Which object is to the right of a object that is touching the left edge of a block? the medium black circle that is touching the right edge of a block which is in block C or the medium black circle that is touching the right edge of a block that is in block C? | Both of them | [
"The medium black circle that is touching the right edge of a block which is in block c",
"The medium black circle that is touching the right edge of a block that is in block c",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
Hadrian's Wall
Hadrian's Wall was built, beginning in 122 AD, to keep Roman Britain safe from attacks from the Picts. The wall, starting from the North Sea to the Irish Sea (from the Tyne to the Solway), is about 73 miles long, 10 feet wide, and 15 feet high. In addition to the wall, the Romans built a system of small forts housing up to 60 men every Roman mile along its whole length, with e towers very 1/3 Roman mile. 16 larger forts holding from 500 to 1000 soldiers were built into the wall, with large gates on the north face.
Israeli West Bank barrier
The Israeli West Bank barrier is a barrier under construction by the State of Israel along and within the West Bank. Upon completion, the barrier's total length will be nearly 700 kilometers. The barrier is built mainly in the West Bank.
The Berlin Wall
The Berlin Wall was the physical boundary between West Germany and East Germany. The Berlin Wall was built in the dead of night in 1961 and for 28 years kept East Germans from escaping to the West. Its destruction (in 1989) was celebrated around the world.
Conwy's Town Walls
Conwy's Town Walls are an ancient defensive project around the town of Conwy in North Wales. The walls were built between 1283 and 1287. They are 1.3 kilometers long and include 21 towers and three gate houses. The project was completed by large quantities of workers and cost around PS15,000. Today the walls form part of the UNESCO world heritage site . | According to the passage, Conwy's Town Walls _ .
1. will soon become a UNSCO world heritage site
2. have 21 gatehouses
3. were built in the twelfth century
4. were built for the purpose of defense
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| race |
A few years ago, my younger sister and I were the first to board our flight for Norfolk, Virginia. Just as we were about to board the plane, a mechanic came out of the aircraft and blocked the door with his arms. He turned to the flight attendant and hurriedly stated, "We got problems!"
I thought to myself, "Why did I have to be the one to hear that? Why couldn't I have been at the back of the line? I didn't need to know that!" Very soon we were back in the terminal, waiting, and then finally back on the plane. I waited for the pilot to give an explanation. Pilots take courses to ease passengers' mind, right? They know what to say to calm nerves.
Unfortunately, I didn't think this pilot took that course. Soon his voice thundered throughout the plane, "Sorry for the delay, ladies and gentlemen. We had no power on the plane. We have a generator on the ground right now, and we're going to jump-start the engines. Once we get them going, we'll get up in the air and head to Norfolk, and see what happens."
See what happens? We were going to get up in the air, and see what happens? Couldn't we have another plan, one that's been worked out just a little better?
At this point, all I could do was to laugh nervously. One woman started yelling, "Oh no! We're going to crash!" There were sighs of desperation and anxiety spreading throughout the cabin. Finally, we got up in the air thirty minutes later, and what happened? Nothing ---other than thrust and lift. We arrived in Norfolk, and no sooner had the wheels touched the ground than a round of applause burst out, as everyone throughout the airplane simultaneously breathed a sigh of relief.
Although, I did sincerely like to have a plan better than "see what happens" worked out when flying --- it really isn't such a bad life strategy. Success will never be guaranteed. The best thing you can do is just get up in the air, and see what happens. Sometimes adjustments would be made in the air, or shall we say, in the middle of the process. | Which opinion would the author most probably hold?
- To achieve success, try to prepare for the worse
- To ensure success, don't get started before you've got everything ready.
- To set up a business, don't wait until you have everything you need.
- To avoid repeating failure, give yourself all the reasons why you can't. | To set up a business, don't wait until you have everything you need. | [
"To achieve success, try to prepare for the worse",
"To ensure success, don't get started before you've got everything ready.",
"To avoid repeating failure, give yourself all the reasons why you can't."
]
| race |
Henry found work in a bookstore after he finished middle school. He wouldn't do anything but wanted to get rich. Mr. King thought he was too lazy and was going to send him away. Henry was afraid and had to work hard.
It was a cold morning. It was snowing and there was thin ice on the streets. Few people went to buy the books and the young man had nothing to do. He hated to read, so he watched the traffic. Suddenly he saw a bag fall off a truck and it landed by the other side of the street.
"It must be full of expensive things," Henry said to himself. "I have to get it, or others will take it away. "
He went out of the shop and ran across the street. A driver saw him and began to whistle , but he didn't hear it and went on running. The man drove aside, hit a big tree and was hurt in the accident. Two weeks later Henry was taken to court . A judge asked if he heard the whistle when he was running across the street. He said that something was wrong with his ears and he could hear nothing.
"But you've heard me this time." said the judge.
"Oh, I'm sorry. Now I can hear with one ear."
"Cover the ear with your hand and listen to me with your deaf one. Well, can you hear me? "
"No, I can't, Sir." | What was Mr. King?
a] a policeman
b] a doctor
c] a shopkeeper
d] a driver
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
]
| race |
For many years, scientists have known that laughing is good for the health of our minds and bodies. Now we are learning that it's not just laughter. Having fun and playing are also good for us! Researchers have found that play is good for people of all ages. Play actually leads to the growth of more nerve connections in the brain and gives us more brain power.
Play is necessary during childhood. As children play, they learn how to make friends and relate to others. They develop their imaginations and become more creative. Kids carry these qualities with them as they grow older.
Amy Whitcomb teaches maths at a school in San Francisco. For several years, she has used games to teach maths. In one class, students play a game with small bags of candy to _ how many pieces in the bags are red. When they get the correct answer, they can eat the candy! Amy says, "If it's not fun, they're not going to want to be there. They're not going to want to learn."
The spirit of playfulness continues through the teenage years into adulthood . The famous company Google, for example, keeps a lot of toys and games at different places in their offices and encourages people to use them. Their motto is "Work hard. Play hard." They know that people often get their best ideas when they are just "playing around " and let their imaginations go wild.
So next time you have to solve a difficult maths problem or can't think of a topic for an article, take a short play break. Do a little dance, or play a quick game. Then come back to it. Maybe you'll be surprised at what your brain can do. | Which of the following can be the best title for the passage?
* How children grow
* Work hard, play hard
* A maths lesson
* The power of play | A maths lesson | [
"How children grow",
"Work hard, play hard",
"The power of play"
]
| race |
We have three blocks, A, B and C. Block C is above blocks B and A. Block A contains a medium yellow square and a medium black square. The medium yellow square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium black square. Block B contains two medium blue squares. It also contains one medium yellow square. It is below medium blue square number two. A medium black square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium yellow square , medium blue square number two and medium blue square number one. Below medium blue square number two there is medium blue square number one. Block C has one medium yellow square. A medium black square is touching the bottom edge of this block. This shape is below the medium yellow square. | Which object is below a medium black square? the medium yellow square which is in block B or the medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block? | Both of them | [
"The medium yellow square which is in block b",
"The medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
What in soil converts atmospheric nitrogen into a form usable by plants?
- Compound of hydrogen oxygen
- Carbohydrates
- Single-celled organisms
- Excretory structures
- Peachleaf willow
- Members of their own species
- It helps them survive
- Deoxyribonucleic acid | Single-celled organisms | [
"Compound of hydrogen oxygen",
"Carbohydrates",
"Excretory structures",
"Peachleaf willow",
"Members of their own species",
"It helps them survive",
"Deoxyribonucleic acid"
]
| qasc |
|
This week could turn out to be pivotal for the Trump White House as both major parties get ready for midterm congressional elections in November.
President Donald Trump’s decision to reverse a policy of separating families coming across the U.S. southern border came in the wake of a political firestorm that fired up opposition Democrats and alarmed even some Republicans. At the very least, it likely set the stage for immigration to be a key issue in November.
Trump was in combat mode Wednesday during a political rally in Duluth, Minnesota, where he vowed to make immigration a central focus in the upcoming congressional campaign.
“If you want to create a humane, lawful system of immigration then you need to retire the Democrats and elect Republicans to finally secure our borders,” Trump said to an enthusiastic crowd, some chanting, “Build the wall!”
Just hours earlier, the president reversed his controversial policy of separating children from their parents by signing an executive order in the White House.
“We are going to have strong, very strong, borders. But we are going to keep the families together,” he said.
Trump decided to back away from the controversial policy of separating families after an outcry from around the country that included protests in several states, including Arizona, Texas, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts.
Also driving the outrage was a recording of children crying out for their parents released by the investigative journalist group ProPublica.
The separation policy drew condemnation from Republicans including former first lady Laura Bush and a host of Democrats.
“We should be able to agree that we will not keep kids in child internment camps indefinitely and hidden away from public view,” said Maryland Democratic Congressman Elijah Cummings. “What country is that? This is the United States of America!”
Advocates for a tough border policy sided with the president including Art Arthur of the Center for Immigration Studies. He cited a recent upsurge in attempted border crossings. | Where is Elijah Cummings a Congressman from? | Maryland | [
"Texas",
"Pennsylvania",
"Not enough information"
]
| quail |
the boy is sitting at his desk in a classroom | Is the white thing in front of the kids?
a: Yes
b: No
| a | [
"b"
]
| resq |
A German company was concerned about talks in Moscow trying to sell some 100 million dollars worth of equipment to a Russian State company. Talks went smoothly but differences remained. So Martin Bayer himself, the CEO of the German Company, decided to come to Moscow to head the talks. Besides caring about his business, the CEO wanted to go to Russia to hunt bears.
Martin Bayer was one of the greatest hunters of our time (and the Russians knew about it). He went to the Sahara more than hundred times and hunted lions, crocodiles; he hunted polar bears in the North Pole and tigers in the rain forests of India. But he had never hunted Russian bears.
So the Russians decided to organize a bear hunt for Mr. Bayer to sweeten the talks. This wasn't a simple task. Some people in the west still believe that bears may be found and seen everywhere in Russian cities just like squirrels may be seen in our back yards. This is not true. The closest place one may find bears in the wild is maybe 2,500 miles away from Moscow. However, a solution was quickly found. The Russian businessmen went to Moscow Circus and for $2,000 bought a very old bear. This bear used to amuse and amaze audiences in many countries for 30 years, but got and looked too old, and was retired.
"Be careful, the Russian bears are very dangerous, and frightening," they told to Mr. Bayer. "If compared to the Russian bears, your African lions are nothing more than harmless cats." The bear was brought to a forest 50 miles from Moscow and was left there. Mr. Bayer was told that bears were plentiful in that forest and that many cattle and even people had been eaten in the surrounding villages.
Meanwhile, an 18-year old female drove through the forest on a motorcycle and suddenly saw a bear (no bears had been seen in those places for 200 years). She was frightened, fell, left her helmet and her motorcycle and ran away.
Mr. Bayer was excited and ready to hunt. This could become the most successful part of his extraordinary hunting experience. The next moment Mr. Bayer saw a bear in a helmet driving on a motorcycle through the forest in front of him. The bear had a happy expression on his face, as he was doing something he had been doing in the circus for 30 years: circling on a motorcycle!
Mr. Bayer lives in a private mental institution near Hamburg happily ever after. The equipment was never sold to Russia. It was sold to Iraq instead. | Why did the Russians invite Mr. Bayer to hunt bears?
a. They managed to find a bear for hunting.
b. They expected the trade to be successful.
c. There was a bear in Moscow Circus.
d. Russian bears are famous for their cruelty.
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
]
| race |
O is on the right and P is on the left. T is sitting at the upper left position to Q. F and Y are parallel, and F is on top of Y. D is above L at 10 o'clock. E is to the left of O and is on the same horizontal plane. F and D are parallel, and F is to the left of D. T is sitting at the lower position to E. L is below C and to the right of C. Q is to the top-right of G. C and G are horizontal and C is to the left of G. | What is the relation of the agent F to the agent E?
A. lower-right
B. left
C. overlap
D. upper-left
E. lower-left
F. below
G. upper-right
H. right
I. above
| E | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"F",
"G",
"H",
"I"
]
| stepgame |
Two blocks, named HHH and LLL exist. Block HHH cover a medium purple hexagon and a medium grey pentagon. Block LLL with a medium grey star is to the north of and disconnected from this block. Block HHH is to the west of this block. A red hexagon is inside and touching and a little grey pentagon is inside block LLL. | Where is the medium purple hexagon relative to the red object?
1] left
2] ntpp
3] ntppi
4] front
5] near
6] ec
7] tpp
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7"
]
| spartun |
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