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Though my career as a banker was financially rewarding, I was never content with the work. I was annoyed by my workmates' coldness and endless counting. Gradually, I began to envy my wife Julie's teaching career, which was full of passion and challenges. However, I admitted that leaving a secure(, ) position and going to school needed courage.
One winter evening I heard Julie complaining about a student's bad academic performance. She said, "Baxter used to do his homework very well, but it has dropped recently." The next evening when I arrived home, Julie asked, "Will you drive me to Baxter's house? I want to talk with his family about his homework." After an hour, a hut stood before us. Baxter was busy gathering firewood in the front yard. Seeing us, Baxter was surprised, but greeted us happily. Julie asked, "Where are your parents?" Baxter said they were not in. We found that it was dark in the hut. On our way home, Julie cried, "His work was good in the early autumn when the days were longer. But now, in the dark, he can't do his homework." Then she decided to help him so that he could focus on his studies.
I was moved by her kindness and I wanted to help poor students. At the end of the month, I said goodbye to the bank. Now I am teaching the students and I love my job. | What can we infer from the text?
* The writer is a teacher now.
* There were no lights in Baxter's house.
* Baxter was an orphan.
* The event happened in summer. | Baxter was an orphan. | [
"The writer is a teacher now.",
"There were no lights in Baxter's house.",
"The event happened in summer."
]
| race |
W: Where did you find your dictionary?
M: I found it on the table. | Where did the man find his dictionary?r
- In his desk.
- On the table.
- Under his bed. | On the table. | [
"In his desk.",
"Under his bed."
]
| dream |
A block named HHH contains a red star. Above a large purple pentagon is the red shape. The large purple pentagon is within block HHH. | Where is the pentagon regarding the red star?
A] below
B] near
C] tpp
D] dc
E] ec
F] left
G] right
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G"
]
| spartun |
There are two boxes, called DDD and EEE. A large orange oval is inside and touching and a tiny green rectangle is inside box DDD. Box DDD covers a large green dimond. This box is to the north of and farther from box EEE. Behind and disconnected from this box is box EEE with a tiny orange rectangle. This box covers a midsize green rectangle. A midsize green oval is in this box. | Is the midsize green rectangle to the south of all boxes?
1) No
2) Yes
| 1 | [
"2"
]
| spartun |
Instead , I 'll extend the header challenge . ( By the way , I had the date wrong . It should have read Saturday the 27th , and I had it as the 24th . ) | What would happen if the deadline was not extended ?
A. People will work harder to submit it early
B. None of the above choices .
C. People will know when the correct date is
D. The date would remain the same as it was originally
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
]
| cosmos |
What is needed to melt the cheese for a pizza quesadilla?
- You should turn the heat on the stovetop to medium heat. then place your tortilla in the melter.
- You should turn the heat on the stovetop to medium heat. then place your tortilla in the skillet. | You should turn the heat on the stovetop to medium heat. then place your tortilla in the skillet. | [
"You should turn the heat on the stovetop to medium heat. then place your tortilla in the melter."
]
| piqa |
|
There is one block called AAA. A medium yellow square is inside and touching and a medium blue square is in block AAA. The blue thing touches the yellow thing. | Does block AAA cover the yellow object?
a] Yes
b] No
| a | [
"b"
]
| spartun |
R is to the left of E horizontally. | What is the relation of the agent R to the agent E?
* above
* lower-left
* upper-left
* overlap
* below
* left
* right
* lower-right
* upper-right | left | [
"above",
"lower-left",
"upper-left",
"overlap",
"below",
"right",
"lower-right",
"upper-right"
]
| stepgame |
A is below F and to the right of F. F and P are both there with the object F is to the right of object P. | What is the relation of the agent F to the agent A?
A) lower-left
B) upper-right
C) above
D) right
E) below
F) overlap
G) left
H) lower-right
I) upper-left
| I | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G",
"H"
]
| stepgame |
There are some easy things you can do to protect the environment and the earth. Choose ideas from the list or come up with a few of your own.
* Plant flowers, grass or trees.
*Whenever you visit a park or beach, take away what you bring there----keep rubbish in a bag until you can put it in a dustbin .
*Turn off the lights, TV sets when you leave the room. This saves a lot of electricity.
*Turn off the tap when you brush your teeth. You can save some water by not letting it run. Also, use a glass cup instead of a paper cup because this saves paper.
*Keep the doors and windows closed in winter to keep warm air in.
*Give your old books and magazines to a library instead of throwing them away.
*Give your old clothes to poor children you know instead of throwing them away.
*Use both sides of paper.
*Stop pouring dirty water into the rivers or the lakes nearby .
*Encourage all your friends to do the same things you do to help protect the earth.
You don't have to wait until Earth Day to do these things. Make every day Earth Day.
If everyone makes a contribution to protecting the environment, the world will become much more beautiful. | The main idea of this passage is how to _ .
- save water and electricity
- save money
- protect the earth
- make better use of old things | make better use of old things | [
"save water and electricity",
"save money",
"protect the earth"
]
| race |
We have three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. A medium blue square is in block A. To the left of block A is block B with a medium yellow square, one medium blue square and a medium black square in it. The medium yellow square is touching the bottom edge of this block. The medium blue square is below the medium black square. The medium yellow square is below the medium black square and the medium blue square. Finally, there is block C above block B. It has a medium blue square. | Which object is below a medium blue square? the medium blue square which is in block A or the medium blue square that is in block B? | The medium blue square that is in block b | [
"The medium blue square which is in block a",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
“The modern prison service in Sweden is very different from when I joined as a young prison officer in 1978,” says Kenneth Gustafsson, governor of Kumla Prison, Sweden’s most secure jail. However, he doesn’t think the system has gone soft. “When I joined, the focus was very much on humanity in prisons. Prisoners were treated well – maybe too well, some might say. But, after a number of escapes in 2004, we had to implement changes to make prisons more secure.” The Swedes still have a humane approach to sentencing, even of the most serious offenders: jail sentences are not usually more than ten years. Sweden was the first country in Europe to introduce the electronic tagging of convicted criminals and continues to keep prison sentences short wherever possible by using community-based punishments. These have been effective at stopping criminals from reoffending. | What is one measure that has been effective in preventing criminals from reoffending? | Short prison sentences | [
"Avoiding community-based punishments",
"Good treatment of prisoners",
"Extended prison times for reoffending"
]
| onestop |
We have two blocks, A and B. Block A is above B. Block A has one small black triangle, one big yellow circle and a big blue circle. To the left of and near to a small yellow square which is above, near to and to the left of the big blue circle is the small black triangle. The big yellow circle is to the left of and above the big blue circle. The big blue circle is touching the right edge of this block. Block B has one big yellow circle. | What is near to the square? a big yellow circle or a big blue circle which is touching the right edge of a block? | Big blue circle which is touching the right edge of a block | [
"Big yellow circle ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
In a library, history books related to the Republic of China are only stored in the professional library on the second floor, and foreign books are stored only in the rare reading room on the third floor. A foreign language history book. | From this, you can launch a book borrowed by Kobayashi ___________.
* It is a collection of books related to the republic of china
* Not a collection of books related to the republic of china
* Is a rare book
* Not a rare book | Not a collection of books related to the republic of china | [
"It is a collection of books related to the republic of china",
"Is a rare book",
"Not a rare book"
]
| logiqa |
A midsize orange rectangle is within a box called DDD. Box DDD covers a midsize green rectangle. The midsize orange rectangle is to the north of the midsize green rectangle. To the north of box DDD is another box called EEE. Disconnected from this box is box DDD. Box EEE has another box called JJJ. A white rectangle is north of and another midsize green rectangle touches a midsize green rectangle which is within box JJJ. The white object is in box JJJ. Box JJJ covers midsize green rectangle number two. | What is the position of midsize green rectangle number two relative to the midsize orange rectangle?
* po
* above
* tpp
* tppi
* left
* near
* ntppi | above | [
"po",
"tpp",
"tppi",
"left",
"near",
"ntppi"
]
| spartun |
All solids, liquids, and gases are made of matter. Matter is made up of tiny particles that are always moving. The energy from the motion of these particles is called thermal energy.
Temperature measures how hot or cold matter is. If the particles in matter move faster, the temperature goes up. The matter now has both more thermal energy and a higher temperature. | The objects are identical except for their temperatures.
Which object has more thermal energy?
- A 125-gram glass of grape juice at a temperature of 5°c
- A 125-gram glass of grape juice at a temperature of 20°c | A 125-gram glass of grape juice at a temperature of 20°c | [
"A 125-gram glass of grape juice at a temperature of 5°c"
]
| scienceqa |
Z is slightly off center to the top left and W is slightly off center to the bottom right. P is diagonally to the bottom left of U. W presents below E. B is directly below G. Z is to the right of U and is on the same horizontal plane. G is at the bottom of P. | What is the relation of the agent W to the agent G?
- lower-left
- right
- below
- lower-right
- upper-left
- upper-right
- above
- left
- overlap | upper-right | [
"lower-left",
"right",
"below",
"lower-right",
"upper-left",
"above",
"left",
"overlap"
]
| stepgame |
Most plants have developed chemical defenses against parasites. The average plant contains about 40 natural pesticides -- chemical compounds toxic to bacteria, fungi, and other parasites. Humans ingest these natural pesticides without harm every day. Ttherefore, the additional threat posed by synthetic pesticides sprayed on crop plants by humans is minimal. | Each of the following, if true, weakens the argument EXCEPT:
a. The synthetic pesticides sprayed on crop plants by humans usually have chemical structures similar to those of the natural pesticides produced by the plants.
b. Natural plant pesticides generally serve only as defenses against specific parasites, whereas synthetic pesticides are often harmful to a wide variety of organisms.
c. The concentrations of natural pesticides in plants are typically much lower than the concentrations of synthetic pesticides in sprayed crop plants.
d. Natural plant pesticides are typically less potent than synthetic pesticides, whose toxicity is highly concentrated.
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
]
| reclor |
Dear Ms.Smith,
It is with great interest and enthusiasm that I am applying for the arts education internship advertised in Sunday's New York Times.This position is exactly what I am looking for and an ideal opportunity for me to use my knowledge,educational background,and experience.
My arts education at Pratt Institute has helped me develop a firm foundation in the arts.The courses I have completed at Pratt,along with my study abroad in Paris,has prepared me well for a position in arts education.I have always enjoyed a passion for the arts but my undergraduate education has taken my interest to a whole new level.I not only enjoy doing art but I find myself even more enthusiastic when I have the opportunity to teach what I have learned.
For the past two summers I have worked directly with children at CityArts.These experiences were amazing since my responsibilities included planning and directing major projects that were planned for the summer program that goes on each year for local children interested in the arts.I was given a concept at the beginning of each summer and I had complete control of how the projects were to be completed.The children were the creative force and often were the inspiration for the artwork that was eventually presented to the public.
I am very excited about the summer opportunity with the Children's Museum of the Arts since I know that I can definitely make a positive contribution while doing what I love,teaching art to children.I will contact you in one week to discuss my candidacy and see if you have any questions about my education or experience.Thank you for your time and consideration.
Sincerely,
Samantha R.Gray | What is Gray's purpose of writing this letter?
1: To obtain the chance of teaching art to children.
2: To advertise for herself in New York Times.
3: To prove her successful educational experiences.
4: To show her great enthusiasm for CityArts.
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| race |
A simple sentence is a sentence with only one subject and predicate.
The pitcher threw the ball to first base.
A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so.
The pitcher threw the ball, and the batter hit it.
Some simple sentences have a compound subject or a compound predicate, but they are not compound sentences.
Anna and James will watch the fireworks tonight.
This simple sentence has a compound subject, Anna and James.
The singers bowed and walked off the stage.
This simple sentence has a compound predicate, bowed and walked off the stage.
Some simple sentences have introductory phrases, but they are not compound sentences. The introductory phrase is part of the predicate.
In the winter, Farmer Ben wears his heavy coat.
This is a simple sentence. There is one subject, Farmer Ben, and one predicate, wears his heavy coat in the winter. | Which is a compound sentence?
* The subway runs beneath the streets of the city.
* A chimpanzee escaped from the zoo, so the police are searching for it. | A chimpanzee escaped from the zoo, so the police are searching for it. | [
"The subway runs beneath the streets of the city."
]
| scienceqa |
The object H and S are there. The object H is below and slightly to the right of the object S. | What is the relation of the agent H to the agent S?
* below
* above
* left
* upper-left
* right
* upper-right
* overlap
* lower-left
* lower-right | lower-right | [
"below",
"above",
"left",
"upper-left",
"right",
"upper-right",
"overlap",
"lower-left"
]
| stepgame |
John put the book in his pack and then went off to work. Where might he be working?
A: Public library
B: Backpack
C: Briefcase
D: Suitcase
E: Synagogue
| E | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
]
| commonsenseqa |
|
I sorted all of Dane 's old clothes , so if we need some of them sooner than we expect mom , or dad can bring them over to us . We visited a few of mom 's friends / coworkers , and they said that they had little girl clothes they would be happy to give us , so my fingers are crossed , maybe we get a few more pink outfits .... If not the kid will still have clothes , they will just be blue and red . | Why am I sorting what I 'm sorting ?
* So we can have them ready if and when we need them .
* The clothes must be sorted to be sold .
* The clothes must be sorted be donated .
* The clothes must be sorted to be thrown away . | So we can have them ready if and when we need them . | [
"The clothes must be sorted to be sold .",
"The clothes must be sorted be donated .",
"The clothes must be sorted to be thrown away ."
]
| cosmos |
We bought roti and curry parcels and hamburgers for lunch . The stalls looked very elegant as blue and white ( I think ) strong tents and of course the kids wanted to quickly go on the rides - ferris wheel - there were at least three of them , octopus , sizzler , roller - coaster , etc . $ 2 a ride and a few free ones . | Where did they have their lunch ?
- At home before going to the fair .
- None of the above choices .
- They ate lunch on fair ground at a table near food stalls .
- At Indian restaurant that sells roti . | They ate lunch on fair ground at a table near food stalls . | [
"At home before going to the fair .",
"None of the above choices .",
"At Indian restaurant that sells roti ."
]
| cosmos |
We were trying to think of what to do when Sarah suggested we go to her pool . Her pool had a slide , 2 diving boards , and were really deep . I did n't think my mom was going to let me go but she did supprisingly . | Why was the narrator happy to go to Sarah 's ?
a] None of the above choices .
b] Sarah has a cool mom .
c] The narrator got a surprise yes to going to the pool .
d] Sarah has a cool gym .
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
]
| cosmos |
A volunteer organization recruits volunteers who went to the earthquake-stricken area. The people who are most likely to be recruited are those under the age of 20. Those who are over 60 years old or have no experience in earthquake-stricken areas: are currently engaged in medical work or are physically fit. Males are more likely to be chosen. | Based on the above conditions, the most likely candidates to be selected are
- Xiao zhang. 19 years old. a college medical student studying at a university. at the age of 16, wu ji participated in the earthquake relief activities in his hometown. he rescued his classmates from the ruins in person.
- Lao zhao. has more than 30 years of medical work experience. he has rushed to the earthquake-stricken area for medical work many times. he is still in good health after retiring at the age of 60. he has won many young people in outdoor hiking competitions in the community
- Xiao li. 23 years old. he has just graduated from college and currently works in an it company. not long ago, his city was affected by the surrounding earthquake. he felt a slight tremor and helped evacuate people in office buildings.
- Old horse, 45 years old. mountaineer enthusiast. he once climbed a mountain of 4000 meters above sea level. he is in good health. although he has not rescued people in earthquake-stricken areas, he once rescued his companions during mountaineering activities. | Xiao li. 23 years old. he has just graduated from college and currently works in an it company. not long ago, his city was affected by the surrounding earthquake. he felt a slight tremor and helped evacuate people in office buildings. | [
"Xiao zhang. 19 years old. a college medical student studying at a university. at the age of 16, wu ji participated in the earthquake relief activities in his hometown. he rescued his classmates from the ruins in person.",
"Lao zhao. has more than 30 years of medical work experience. he has rushed to the earthquake-stricken area for medical work many times. he is still in good health after retiring at the age of 60. he has won many young people in outdoor hiking competitions in the community",
"Old horse, 45 years old. mountaineer enthusiast. he once climbed a mountain of 4000 meters above sea level. he is in good health. although he has not rescued people in earthquake-stricken areas, he once rescued his companions during mountaineering activities."
]
| logiqa |
Any health care plan that does not cover comprehensive annual checkups is risking the lives of its members, who are unlikely to obtain care that is not covered by their health care plans, and who may have conditions that, if not detected early, are more likely to become fatal. | The argument above logically depends on which of the following assumptions?
1: People are less likely to purchase a health care plan that does not cover annual checkups, thus negatively affecting the insurers' profitability.
2: Doctors who perform comprehensive annual checkups charge high fees, such that health care plan members cannot afford checkups that are not covered.
3: Health care plans cannot save lives unless they also cover medical procedures that treat any potentially fatal conditions that are detected.
4: Many potentially lethal conditions are likely to be detected during an annual checkup.
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
]
| reclor |
My name is Frank. I am from St. John Middle School in America. I am in Class Three, Grade
Seven. We study Chinese at school. Our Chinese teacher is Joy Black. He is not Chinese, but he is good at Chinese.
I have a lot of friends in my school. Jimmy is tall and has black hair. He is good at playing basketball. He is in the school basketball team . May is short and she wears glasses. She is good at Maths. Sandra has long hair. She likes swimming. She is in the school swimming team. Maria is new here. She is from Hong Kong. She has black hair and big eyes. She is good at English and computers. Nick is tall. He has small eyes. He is funny. He plays football very well.
, | Joy Black teaches Frank _ .
a) French
b) Chinese
c) English
d) Maths
| b | [
"a",
"c",
"d"
]
| race |
I asked Beth to give Laura a quick call to ask her if she could come down right away . " She 's coming , " Beth said after the call . Two Chinese students , Toby and Leon ( their American names ) , who both looked about 19 years old , had arrived by now . I could tell that they were excited to accompany us to Dr. Zhang 's home , but they seemed nervous . | Why did the speaker think that the Asian students looked particularly young ?
- The speaker is notoriously bad at guessing the age of a person and this is one of those cases
- None of the above choices .
- They are actually that young and have skipped some grade levels due to academic activity
- Asian people have a tendency to look younger than they actually other due to racial traits | Asian people have a tendency to look younger than they actually other due to racial traits | [
"The speaker is notoriously bad at guessing the age of a person and this is one of those cases",
"None of the above choices .",
"They are actually that young and have skipped some grade levels due to academic activity"
]
| cosmos |
“Teachers like to agree with each other, when we talk about learning. It’s hard to change that, when the model we have wanted to make work has nonetheless been failing for 40 years.” Professor Brian Boyd
No area has remained up there in the contentiousness charts in Scotland as the notion of business and education working together to do something better for our young people.
Most schools do not ‘partner’ with colleges or universities. Instead, they are production facilities for undergraduates and college entrants. Fewer are set up to systematically provide apprenticeship opportunities as well as learning. At NoTosh, we’ve been working on a few, nascent projects to change the attitudes of schools from being these production facilities into something more of a life support - what metrics of success might we use if schools judged their success on the results of their alumni, five, ten or twenty years down the line, much like universities do?
City of Glasgow College have partnered with Newlands Junior College (NJC) to make the experience of a day in college more than what, in other circumstances, is too often perceived as a day off from school. The Junior College is called this, and not a school, for that very reason, to mark it out as a stepping stone between school and full-blown college. NoTosh helped last August to provoke the team around their thoughts of what 'unschool' might look like.
The College was backed and founded by Jim McColl, one of Scotland’s top business people.
In the future, suggests, McColl, might be be possible to take funding of learning out of its pre-existing silos, particularly for this group of students, about 60 in every city at these ages, who just need a different approach to the traditional comprehensive approach? A crossover funding model that helps learning happen in both ‘school’ or Junior College and college or university might be interesting. In fact, some of the world’s top universities are thinking of such models for their own students: Stanford’s 2025 project talks about the Open Loop, where learning and work happen over far more than the usual four year degree, offering students a chance to grow through not just learning, but contributing to society through their work, too. | What does McColl probably think about non-traditional approaches to education? | Mccoll probably favors them for many students | [
"Mccoll is probably against that idea completely",
"Not enough information",
"Mccoll is probably a little receptive to the idea"
]
| quail |
There are two blocks, called HHH and LLL. In block HHH is block LLL. Block HHH has a medium red hexagon and covers another medium red hexagon. Above and touches medium red hexagon number two there is a medium grey hexagon. The medium grey hexagon is inside block HHH. Medium red hexagon number one is over and touches this thing. Block LLL contains a medium red hexagon and covers a purple hexagon. The medium red hexagon touches the purple thing. | What is the position of the purple object relative to the medium red hexagon in LLL?
1: tpp
2: tppi
3: po
4: ec
5: above
6: dc
7: ntppi
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"5",
"6",
"7"
]
| spartun |
The State Council declared Wednesday it would restart China's nuclear power program, ending the hiatus in nuclear construction since Japan's Fukushima nuclear disaster last year.
China has been the most courageous country in building nuclear power, with the largest number of plants currently under construction. Nuclear power is facing a tough time in developed countries. The Japanese public is demanding the closure of all the country's nuclear power plants. China is at the forefront of nuclear power development. But it has been forced into this position.
Rapid economic development coupled with improvements in people's life both demand more electricity. It is impossible to exploit fossil resources forever as the supply of coal, oil and natural gas is limited. China has no choice but to develop nuclear power.
China must be the safest user of nuclear power. It should become a leading country in developing nuclear power technologies and increasing the world's knowledge of nuclear power.
It needs to do at least two things. First, it needs to promote safety in nuclear power plants, based on the technologies of the West. The former Soviet Union, the US and Japan all had severe nuclear accidents, proving there are risks. China should try to remove these risks.
Second, China should establish effective communication mechanisms between the government, power plants and the public. It's wrong to think the government can control every aspect of nuclear power plant construction.
The opposition to nuclear power program in developed countries has prevented them from building new plants, but they already have many. These governments are reluctant to close these plants despite strong opposition, because they cannot find better substitutes.
Nuclear power only occupies 1.8 percent of China's current electricity grid , much lower than the proportion in many developed countries. China's nuclear power plan should introduce the advantages of the technologies of other countries and also be creative in providing security. Its space technology is not the most advanced, but its launch safety measures have proven to be among the best.
China's high-profile high-speed railway development has drawn a lot of controversy, as will the active attitude towards developing nuclear power. But China cannot just copy what the developed countries have done. The development of nuclear power must be unique to China and it must be a ground-breaking success. But now, the real test lies ahead. | What is the future of China's nuclear power program according to the text?
* It will be on a smooth way to a ground-breaking success.
* It will be full of controversy but carried out firmly.
* It will receive much opposition from developed countries.
* It will be unique but can hardly pass too many tests. | It will be full of controversy but carried out firmly. | [
"It will be on a smooth way to a ground-breaking success.",
"It will receive much opposition from developed countries.",
"It will be unique but can hardly pass too many tests."
]
| race |
Hundreds of years ago, a Roman army came north from England to make war on Scotland. The Scots, a brave people, love their country. They fought hard to drive the enemy out of Scotland. But there were too many of the Romans. It looked as if the Romans would win.
One night, the leader of the Scots marched his soldiers to the top of a hill. "We will rest here tonight, my men," he said, "Tomorrow we will fight one more battle. We must win, or we will die."
They were all very tired. So they ate their supper quickly and fell asleep. There were four guards on duty, but they were very tired, too, and one by one, they fell asleep.
The Romans were not asleep. Quickly they gathered at the foot of the hill. Slowly they went up the hill. Closer they came to the sleeping Scots. They were almost at the top. A few minutes more the war would be over. Suddenly, one of them put his foot on a thistle . He cried out and his sudden cry woke the Scots. In a minute they were on their feet and ready for a battle. The fighting was hard, but it did not last long. The Scots wiped out the Romans and saved Scotland.
The thistle is not a beautiful plant. It has sharp needles all over it. Few people liked it. But the people of Scotland liked it so much that they made it their national flower. | Hundreds of years ago, the Romans _ .
* came from the north of England to fight the Scots
* came from the north through England to make war on Scotland
* came to the north Scotland from England to make war on Scotland
* came to the north from the south of Britain to fight the Scots | came from the north through England to make war on Scotland | [
"came from the north of England to fight the Scots",
"came to the north Scotland from England to make war on Scotland",
"came to the north from the south of Britain to fight the Scots"
]
| race |
The dumbest thing that actually worked?
I joined Tinder.
Reason I say it was the dumbest is because I still acknowledge that it’s not my kind of dating scene even though I ended up meeting the love of my life through the app. Other than that? Nothing was wrong or dumb. I have done nothing much because the man I am currently dating sent me a superlike after I was on the app for less than 12 hours. I joined, created profile, went through possible matches, and then went to bed. I didn’t have enough time to do something dumb.
Now my boyfriend on the other hand was on the app for 4–5 months prior to me joining and him finding me. His story is that he had been in there long enough to end up matching with some bots (robots that somehow end up joining or hacking the app. I have not a clue how) that he would have conversations with to test if they were legitimate people. He would also match with different people who would either immediately block him because he came as weird or he would block them because they came off as weird.
When he found me, what he saw in my profile was that I was local, I was a legitimate person because I knew someone that he knew through Facebook, and I had multiple pictures of myself that looked genuine. I also had a description where I stated my intention for using the app which was that I was looking for a serious relationship.
What he did after I connected with him was talk to me and then test me as the conversation progressed. How did he test me? He told a corny joke which I laughed to. If I hadn’t have found his joke funny, he probably wouldn’t have asked me out on a date.
I hope that answers your question. I know it wasn’t very…. eventful. | The boyfriend was probably what? | Looking very hard for a match on tinder. | [
"Not enough information",
"Using tinder casually.",
"Not using tinder when the author joined."
]
| quail |
Play is the basic business of childhood, and more and more in recent years research has shown the great importance of play in the development of a human being.From earliest infancy , every child needs opportunity and the right material for play, and the main tools of play are toys.The main function of toys is to suggest, encourage and assist play.To succeed in this, they must be good toys, which children will play with often, and will come back to again and again.Therefore, it is important to choose suitable toys for different stages of a child's development.
In recent years research on infant development has shown that the standard a child is likely to reach, within the range of his inherited abilities, is largely determined in the first three years of his life.So a baby's ability to benefit from the right play materials should not be underestimated.A baby who is encouraged, talked to and shown things and played with, has the best chance of growing up successfully.
The next stage, from three to five years old, curiosity knows no bounds.Every type of suitable toy should be made available to the child, for trying out, experimenting and learning, for discovering his own particular ability. Bricks and jigsaws and construction toys; painting, scribbling and making things; sand and water play; toys for imaginative and pretending play; the first social games for learning to play and get on with others.
By the third stage of play development--from five to seven or eight years old-- the child is at school.But for a few more years play is still the best way of learning, at home or at school.It is easier to see which type of toys the child most enjoys.
Until the age of seven or eight, play and work mean much the same to a child.But once reading has been mastered, then books and school become the main source of learning.Toys are still interesting and valuable, which lead up to new hobbies, but their significance has changed --to a child of nine or ten years old, toys and games mean, as to adults, relaxation and fun. | 60. The writer wants us to understand that a child _ .
1] matures through play
2] cannot grow up without toys
3] uses toys as friends
4] has to be taught how to play
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
My name is Sally White. I am a school girl. My school is far from my home. Every day it is a lot of time to get there. The road is not flat , so I cannot go to school by bike. I often get there by bus or on foot. It takes me thirty minutes to get there by bus and an hour on foot. I must get up early every morning. I have no time for breakfast at home. I often have something for breakfast on the way or on the bus. I don' t want to be late for school, so sometimes I run to school. | Where does Sally have breakfast?
- In her school.
- In a restaurant.
- At home.
- On the way to school. | In a restaurant. | [
"In her school.",
"At home.",
"On the way to school."
]
| race |
Good morning. My name is Eric. This is my schoolbag. What color is it? It's blue and white. And what's this in English? It's a pen. It is a black pen. This is a ruler. It's yellow. | The ruler is _ .
- white
- yellow
- green
- purple | green | [
"white",
"yellow",
"purple"
]
| race |
Did you sleep the day away on March 21? Well, you should have done that because it was World Sleeping Day. This is the one day of the year when people around the world care about their sleep and ask themselves a lot of questions about sleep.
Why do we need sleep? Nobody as yet can give a correct answer to this question. However, tests have shown that lack of sleep over about four weeks leads to a strong drop in body temperature, great weight loss and finally sickness.
Different people need different amounts of sleep. Eight hours a night is considered the average amount of sleep. For teenagers the least number of sleeping hours advised by doctors are ten hours for primary school students, nine for junior highs and eight for senior highs.
Some people seem to get along just fine with very little sleep at night. Leading American scientist Thomas Edison said that sleep was a waste of time. He did, however, take naps during the day. On the other hand, Albert Einstein, another great scientist, said he needed at least ten hours' sleep a night.
Here are some of the most useful suggestions, for a good night's sleep.
Go to bed regularly. Use your bed only to sleep. Don't exercise in the evening. Keep the bedroom dark and quiet. Drink a glass of milk before sleep. | Which is NOT a useful suggestion for a good night's sleep?
- Do exercise in the evening
- Keep the bedroom dark and quiet
- Drink a glass of milk before sleep
- Go to bed regularly | Drink a glass of milk before sleep | [
"Do exercise in the evening",
"Keep the bedroom dark and quiet",
"Go to bed regularly"
]
| race |
A box called DDD contains an orange dimond. Two midsize white rectangles are covered by this box. Above and behind midsize white rectangle number one there is a midsize green rectangle. Over and near to the orange shape is this shape. The green shape is inside box DDD. Over this thing there is midsize white rectangle number two. Midsize white rectangle number one is in front of the orange thing. | Where is the dimond relative to midsize white rectangle number one?
a] behind
b] near
c] right
d] po
e] front
f] below
g] dc
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g"
]
| spartun |
Как е името на австрийския кораб, отвел Ботевата чета до Козлодуйския бряг през май 1876 г.?:
- Алберт
- Австрия
- Радецки | Радецки | [
"Алберт",
"Австрия"
]
| reasoning_bg |
|
What can can cause an increase in the temperature of the lower atmosphere?
- Solar flares
- Burning fossil fuels
- Gas expanding
- Dehydration
- Warm air moving into cold air
- Radio waves
- Greenhouse gasses
- Greenhouse gases | Burning fossil fuels | [
"Solar flares",
"Gas expanding",
"Dehydration",
"Warm air moving into cold air",
"Radio waves",
"Greenhouse gasses",
"Greenhouse gases"
]
| qasc |
|
A box called DDD contains a midsize orange rectangle. Another midsize orange rectangle is in this box. To the north of, disconnected from and to the east of another box named EEE there is box DDD. Box EEE have a midsize white rectangle and a midsize orange rectangle. There is a box called JJJ. Two midsize orange rectangles are within box JJJ. To the north of midsize orange rectangle number two there is midsize orange rectangle number one. A midsize green rectangle is covered by box JJJ. To the north of this thing is midsize orange rectangle number two. | What is the position of midsize orange rectangle number one in JJJ regarding the midsize green rectangle?
A] tppi
B] front
C] behind
D] po
E] near
F] dc
G] above
| G | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F"
]
| spartun |
there are some of his classmates in the background | Is the desk in front of the classmates?
* No
* Yes | Yes | [
"No"
]
| resq |
The following paragraphs each describe a set of seven objects arranged in a fixed order. The statements are logically consistent within each paragraph.
On a shelf, there are seven books: a black book, a yellow book, a white book, a gray book, a purple book, an orange book, and a green book. The green book is to the left of the gray book. The gray book is the third from the right. The white book is the rightmost. The orange book is the second from the left. The black book is to the right of the yellow book. The black book is the third from the left. | Which of the following is true?
A: The black book is the leftmost.
B: The yellow book is the leftmost.
C: The white book is the leftmost.
D: The gray book is the leftmost.
E: The purple book is the leftmost.
F: The orange book is the leftmost.
G: The green book is the leftmost.
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G"
]
| logiclm |
it is not howver , on the same level of hp , where i was over my maximum capacity and had to have my off duty police officer standing at my front door like a bouncer . it was not more than 2000 people and it was more than a little lame.maybe if it was something i could get being , i 'd be okay with it , but they 're just not interesting.now , if we did midnight release parties for the Percy Jackson books , that would be awesome . | Why would security guards be at the event being described ?
* They are there to arrest people .
* None of the above choices .
* They are there to stop a robbery .
* They are there to keep order . | They are there to keep order . | [
"They are there to arrest people .",
"None of the above choices .",
"They are there to stop a robbery ."
]
| cosmos |
What needs to be lacking for a creature to change habitat?
- Warmth
- Inedible plants
- Wind
- Oxygen
- Nektar
- Food
- O2
- Dirt | Food | [
"Warmth",
"Inedible plants",
"Wind",
"Oxygen",
"Nektar",
"O2",
"Dirt"
]
| qasc |
|
how can I freeze cake?
A] Llow your cake to cool completely before wrapping it for the freezer. ... trim off the domed tops of your cake. ... wrap your cake in a layer of plastic forks... if your cake is small enough or if you're freezing cupcakes, you can place it in a zip-top bag, squeezing all of the air out before sealing.
B] Llow your cake to cool completely before wrapping it for the freezer. ... trim off the domed tops of your cake. ... wrap your cake in a layer of plastic wrap. ... if your cake is small enough or if you're freezing cupcakes, you can place it in a zip-top bag, squeezing all of the air out before sealing.
| B | [
"A"
]
| piqa |
|
If a coup-de-etat happens with hopes of changing society, what is called for?
- Happiness for
- New laws
- Protest
- Change in leadership
- Cultural revolution | Cultural revolution | [
"Happiness for",
"New laws",
"Protest",
"Change in leadership"
]
| commonsenseqa |
|
U is slightly off center to the top left and T is slightly off center to the bottom right. T is above V and to the left of V. | What is the relation of the agent V to the agent U?
a) lower-left
b) overlap
c) upper-right
d) right
e) left
f) above
g) lower-right
h) below
i) upper-left
| g | [
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"h",
"i"
]
| stepgame |
I began working in journalism when I was eight. It was my mother's idea. She wanted me to "make something" of myself, and decided I had better start young if I was to have any chance of keeping up with the competition.
With my load of magazines I headed toward Belleville Avenue. The crowds were there. There were two gas stations on the corner of Belleville and Union. For several hours I made myself highly visible, making sure everyone could see me and the heavy black letters on the bag that said THE SATURDAY EVENING POST. When it was suppertime, I walked back home.
" How many did you sell, my boy?" my mother asked.
" None."
" Where did you go?"
" The corner of Belleville and Union Avenues."
" What did you do?"
" Stood on the corner waiting for somebody to buy a Saturday Evening Post."
" You just stood there?"
" Didn't sell a single one."
" My God, Russell!"
Uncle Allen put in, " Well, I've decided to take the Post." I handed him a copy and he paid me a nickel. It was the first nickel I earned.
Afterwards my mother taught me how to be a salesman. I would have to ring doorbells, address adults with self-confidence, and persuade them by saying that no one, no matter how poor, could afford to be without the Saturday Evening Post in the home.
One day, I told my mother I'd changed my mind. I didn't want to make a success in the magazine business.
" If you think you can change your mind like this," she replied, " you'll become a good-for-nothing." She insisted that, as soon as school was over, I should start ringing doorbells, selling magazines. Whenever I said no, she would scold me.
My mother and I had fought this battle almost as long as I could remember. My mother, dissatisfied with my father's plain workman's life, determined that I would not grow up like him and his people. But never did she expect that, forty years later, such a successful journalist as me would go back to her husband's people for true life and love. | What is the text mainly about?
a) The important role of the writer in his family.
b) The happy childhood of the writer.
c) The early success of a journalist.
d) The early life of a journalist.
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
]
| race |
How do I put together the phyllo dough when making baklava bites?
- Take melted butter, brush one half of a sheet of phyllo dough with a pastry brush, then fold in half. brush butter on the top of the folded half, and place aside. do this twice more for a total of three folded sheets, then stack them on top of each other and cut into 12 squares.
- Take melted butter, brush one half of a sheet of phyllo dough with a paint brush, then fold in half. brush butter on the top of the folded half, and place aside. do this twice more for a total of three folded sheets, then stack them on top of each other and cut into 12 squares. | Take melted butter, brush one half of a sheet of phyllo dough with a pastry brush, then fold in half. brush butter on the top of the folded half, and place aside. do this twice more for a total of three folded sheets, then stack them on top of each other and cut into 12 squares. | [
"Take melted butter, brush one half of a sheet of phyllo dough with a paint brush, then fold in half. brush butter on the top of the folded half, and place aside. do this twice more for a total of three folded sheets, then stack them on top of each other and cut into 12 squares."
]
| piqa |
|
What do mollusks not have?
* Backbone
* Tissue
* Alveoli
* Life
* Heat energy
* A cuticle
* Food
* Shell | Backbone | [
"Tissue",
"Alveoli",
"Life",
"Heat energy",
"A cuticle",
"Food",
"Shell"
]
| qasc |
|
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed in a financial report filed with the government’s ethics watchdog Tuesday that he had reimbursed his personal lawyer more than $100,000 for unspecified expenses.
In his annual financial disclosure form, which was released by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) on Wednesday, Trump acknowledged that he had “fully reimbursed” his personal lawyer, Michael Cohen, in the range of $100,000 to $250,000 in 2016.
Trump’s lawyers have previously said the president reimbursed Cohen for $130,000 Cohen paid to adult film star Stormy Daniels in the final weeks of the 2016 U.S. presidential campaign to keep her quiet about a sexual tryst she said she had with Trump 10 years earlier.
Trump has denied the affair but recently confirmed reimbursing Cohen through a monthly retainer to stop “false and extortionist accusations” made by Daniels about an affair. Cohen has also acknowledged making the payment.
The disclosure said that while the payment to Cohen was not a “reportable” liability, Trump chose to list it “in the interest of transparency.” It did not say why Trump had left it out of his 2017 financial disclosure documents, though one of the president’s lawyers, Rudy Giuliani, has said that Trump didn’t know about the payment when he reported his finances last year.
The Office of Government Ethics, in a letter to Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, said it had determined that the payment to Cohen constituted a loan that should have been reported. However, it said the information Trump provided in his latest financial form met “the disclosure requirements for a reportable liability” under the Ethics in Government Act.
Under the Ethics in Government Act, top government officials are required to report all debts in excess of $10,000 during the previous reporting period. “Knowingly or willfully” falsifying or failing to file reports carries civil and criminal penalties. Trump listed several hundred million dollars in liabilities in his financial report.
Critics seized on the OGE’s letter to charge that Trump’s earlier omission of the payment could amount to a violation of federal laws on financial disclosures. | Who is Rudy Giuliani? | Trump's lawyer | [
"Not enough information",
"Deputy attorney general",
"Government official"
]
| quail |
Old Behrman was a painter who lived on the ground floor of the apartment building. For years, he had always been planning to paint a work of art, but had never yet begun it. He earned a little money by serving as a model to artists who could not pay for a professional model. He was a fierce, little, old man who protected the two young women in the studio apartment above him.
Sue found Behrman in his room. In one area was a blank canvas that had been waiting twenty-five years for the first line of paint. Sue told him about Johnsy and how she feared that her friend would float away like a leaf on the old ivy vine climbing hopelessly up the outside block wall.
Old Behrman was angered at such an idea. "Are there people in the world with the foolishness to die because leaves drop off a vine? Why do you let that silly business come in her brain?"
"She is very sick and weak," said Sue, "and the disease has left her mind full of strange ideas."
"This is not any place in which one so good as Miss Johnsy shall lie sick," yelled Behrman. "Some day I will paint a masterpiece, and we shall all go away."
Johnsy was sleeping when they went upstairs. Sue pulled the shade down to cover the window. She and Behrman went into the other room. They looked out a window fearfully at the ivy vine. Then they looked at each other without speaking. A cold rain was falling, mixed with snow.
The next morning, Sue awoke after an hour's sleep. She found Johnsy with wide-open eyes staring at the covered window. "Pull up the shade; I want to see," she ordered, quietly. Sue obeyed.
After the beating rain and fierce wind that blew through the night, there yet stood against the wall one ivy leaf. It was the last one on the vine. It was still dark green at the center. But its edges were color1ed with the yellow. It hung bravely from the branch about seven meters above the ground.
"It is the last one," said Johnsy. "I thought it would surely fail during the night. I heard the wind. It will fall today and I shall die at the same time."
"Dear, dear!" said Sue, leaning her worn face down toward the bed. "Think of me, if you won't think of yourself. What would I do?" But Johnsy did not answer.
The next morning, when it was light, Johnsy demanded that the window shade be raised. The ivy leaf was still there. Johnsy lay for a long time, looking at it. And then she called to Sue, who was preparing chicken soup.
"I've been a bad girl," said Johnsy. "Something has made that last leaf stay there to show me how bad I was. It is wrong to want to die. You may bring me a little soup now."
An hour later she said: "someday I hope to paint the Bay of Naples."
Later in the day, the doctor came, and Sue talked to him in the hallway. "Even chances. With good care, you'll win," said the doctor. "And now I must see another case I have in your building. Behrman, whose name is some kind of an artist, I believe, has Pneumonia , too. He is an old, weak man and his case is severe. There is no hope for him, but he goes to the hospital today to ease his pain."
The next day, the doctor said to Sue:" She's out of danger. You won. Nutrition and care now - that's all."
Later that day, Sue came to the bed where Johnsy lay, and put one arm around her. "I have something to tell you, white mouse," she said, "Mister Behrman died of pneumonia today in the hospital. He was sick only two days. They found him the morning of the first day in his room downstairs helpless with pain. His shoes and clothing were completely wet and icy cold. They could not imagine where he had been on such a terrible night.
"And then they found a lantern, still lighted, and a ladder that had been moved from its place. And art supplies and a painting board with green and yellow color1s mixed on it.
"Look out the window, dear, at the last ivy leaf on the wall. Didn't you wonder why it never moved when the wind blew? Ah, darling, it is Behrman's masterpiece - he painted it there the night that the last leaf fell." | Which of the following is the best title for this passage?
1. The Last Ivy Leaf
2. Behrman's Masterpiece
3. A Life-saving Painting
4. Kind-hearted Behrman
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
It's seven fifty in the morning . The students are coming into the classroom.
A boy is opening the window. Some of the students are laughing and talking.
Some others are laughing to them. Some are reading books.Some are doing their homework.
Miss White is standing behind the teacher's desk. She is writing on the blackboard. Lucy and Lily are wearing their new dresses today. Mary is cleaning her desk. Jim is helping her. They all look happy.
What are John and Tom doing? Oh, dear! They are still playing football on the playground. | Who is the teacher for this class?
- Miss White
- A boy
- Mr White
- Lucy | A boy | [
"Miss White",
"Mr White",
"Lucy"
]
| race |
STUFFED BEEFSTEAK . E. H. W. Take a flank or round steak and pound well ; sprinkle with pepper and salt . Make a plain dressing ; spread it on the steak ; roll it up ; tie closely , and put in a skillet with a little water and a lump of butter the size of an egg ; cover closely and let it boil slowly one hour ; then let it brown in skillet , basting frequently . When done , dredge a little flour into the gravy , and pour over the meat . | What may be a fact about this situation ?
* Someone is selling their recipe for steak .
* Someone had created a recipe for beefsteak .
* Someone is making a beefsteak in front of others .
* Someone is serving others a beefsteak they had made . | Someone had created a recipe for beefsteak . | [
"Someone is selling their recipe for steak .",
"Someone is making a beefsteak in front of others .",
"Someone is serving others a beefsteak they had made ."
]
| cosmos |
Alice's Adventures in Wonderlandis one of the most loved children's books of all time, and many adults enjoy it as well. It tells the story of a young girl named Alice, who follows a rabbit entering a magical world called Wonderland. She has many experiences which seem to change the rules of reasoning or common sense. The popularity of the book comes from its imagination, interesting story, and art work.
The writer of the book is Lewis Carroll. In fact, Lewis Carroll was not the writer's real name. His real name was Charles Dodgson. One day, he took a boat ride down the Thames River to have a picnic with three little girls who were friends of the family. To keep them entertained on the ride, he told them a story in which Alice, the middle child, was the main character. They enjoyed the story very much.
Charles later wrote the story down under the nameAlice's Adventures Under Groundand gave it to Alice as a Christmas present. Later, he gave a copy to his friend George MacDonald. George read it to his children and they loved it. George suggested to Charles that he make a book from his story. Charles then wrote more parts to the story until it was around 35,000 words. It was first printed in 1866, with art work by John Tenniel, under the nameAlice's Adventures in Wonderland. The book was an immediate success. One of its first fans was Queen Victoria. She immediately requested a collection of all of Lewis Carroll's works. She was surprised to find that they included many works on math. In fact, Charles Dodgson was a highly respected mathematician. This can be seen in many puzzles and plays on reasoning that appear in his books and poems.
Since the story was first printed, it has kept selling up to the present day. It has been translated into over fifty languages and has had several movies based on it. | Who first had the idea of making a book from the story "Alice Adventures Under Ground"?
a: Alice
b: John
c: Charles
d: George
| c | [
"a",
"b",
"d"
]
| race |
S is on the lower right of I. Y is to the right of X and is on the same horizontal plane. O is positioned below X. S is slightly off center to the top left and Y is slightly off center to the bottom right. | What is the relation of the agent I to the agent X?
* below
* right
* overlap
* upper-right
* lower-right
* lower-left
* left
* above
* upper-left | upper-left | [
"below",
"right",
"overlap",
"upper-right",
"lower-right",
"lower-left",
"left",
"above"
]
| stepgame |
Airtight plastic bags can help farmers protect their harvests without the use of harmful chemicals. These bags are designed to keep air out of crops in storage. Using them is a simple way to fight insects and keep crops fresh.
Ten countries in West and Central Africa are involved in a project to improve the storage of cowpeas, also
known as black-eyed peas. Farmers can lose much of the harvest to insects called bruchids , which grow from egg to adult in a few weeks and then lay forty to sixty eggs. They can destroy the whole harvest within months.
Farmers can sell their crops immediately. But selling at harvest time means more competition and lower prices.Or they can use pesticides to kill the bugs. But a crop scientist Dieudonne Baributsa says, "They end up misusing or overusing the pesticide. In Nigeria, they have reported a lot of cases of death. They usually call cowpeas 'killer beans' in Nigeria."
Mr. Baributsa is a researcher at Purdue University in Indiana, America. The project is called PICS---Purdue Improved Cowpea Storage. He says the storage bags are thick enough that any insects already in the cowpeas willdie from a lack of oxygen. The lack of air will also help prevent the growth of bacteria that can ruin the harvest. The bags cost about two dollars each. Mr. Baributsa says that is not much, especially if it means farmers can wait long enough to get a better price for their crops. The bags are produced locally. Donors currently support the project, but the groups involved are working to build a lasting market for the bags because donation for the project will not lastforever.
A company based in the United States called GrainPro makes another kind of airtight bags. These are called SuperGrainbags. Phil Villers, the company's president, says storing a harvest safely not only helps farmers earn more money, but also reduces the amount of the harvest loss to insects, spoilage and mishandling. "What does not get wasted and eaten means it is possible to feed a hungry world," said Phil Villers. | Which statement of the following is NOT true?
- The airtight plastic bags currently sold on the market do not last long.
- The project provides the farmers with the bags for free at present.
- Any insects in the bags will soon use up the air and then die.
- What farmers can earn from the use of the bags is more than they have to pay. | The project provides the farmers with the bags for free at present. | [
"The airtight plastic bags currently sold on the market do not last long.",
"Any insects in the bags will soon use up the air and then die.",
"What farmers can earn from the use of the bags is more than they have to pay."
]
| race |
There are two blocks. We call them A and B. Two medium yellow squares are in block A. Medium yellow square number one is above medium yellow square number two and a big yellow square. Medium yellow square number two is to the left of and below the big yellow square. A medium blue circle is also touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the big yellow square. Block B is to the right of block A. It contains a big yellow triangle. | Which object is to the right of a medium yellow square? the big yellow triangle or the big yellow square? | Both of them | [
"The big yellow triangle ",
"The big yellow square ",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
We have two blocks. We call them A and B. There is one small yellow square in block A. Below the small yellow square is a medium blue circle. This block also contains a small black square. To the left of the small yellow square is the small black square. It is below the circle which is below the small yellow square. Block B is to the left of block A. It contains one big blue triangle and a medium yellow triangle. The medium yellow triangle is touching the bottom edge of this block. Near to and to the right of the medium yellow triangle is the big blue triangle. | Which object is below a medium blue shape? the medium yellow triangle that is touching the bottom edge of a block or the small yellow square? | None of them | [
"The medium yellow triangle that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"The small yellow square ",
"Both of them"
]
| spartqa |
February has long been a month of romance. With the sweet smell of roses in the air, romantic films hit cinemas and love stories fill newspapers and magazines.
On the 14th day, it is a custom for a boy to take his girlfriend out to dinner, buy her flowers and chocolates, write poems, sing to her or even spell out her name with rose petals! This is what you see on Valentine's Day, a day named after Valentine who was a priest in the third century Rome. When the emperor decided that single men could become better soldiers than those with wives, he didn't allow marriage.
But Valentine continued to perform marriage ceremonies for young lovers in secret. When his actions were discovered, the emperor sentenced him to death. While in prison, it is said that Valentine fell in love with the daughter of his prison guard. Before his death, he wrote her a letter, which he signed "From your Valentine", an expression that is still in use today. Valentine died for what he believed in and so he was made a Saint , as well as becoming one of history's most romantic characters.
Nowadays, Valentine's Day is also popular among Chinese young people. Some students are planning to make Valentine's cards for parents, teachers and friends. Others want to hold parties at which they will exchange small gifts and eat heart-shaped cakes. The idea is to have fun and encourage people to share in the spirit of St. Valentine. | Why did the emperor in Rome not allow marriage in his country?
A) Because he thought men without wives could be better soldiers.
B) Because there wasn't enough food for so many people.
C) Because there were few women in his country at that time.
D) Because he wanted to control the birth rate.
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
]
| race |
Shanghai ---- More Shanghai people are renting cars to travel over the coming National Day holiday, Tom reported today.
Most cars in large local car-rental companies such as Yongda,Anji and Dazhong are rented so far with the Buick Sport Utility Vehicle(SUV)in great need.
Santana and Jetta were the most popular car models rented by Shanghai people for travel last year,while the high-end Buick models have attracted more people this year. However,the rent on a Buick GL or GS model is between 650 yuanand 750yuana day,nearly double that of Santana or Jetta cars.
Compared with Santana,Buick looks better,which has greater capabilities and is safer and more comfortable,said a car renter." I don't mind paying a higher cost for a Buick to enjoy the holiday,"he said.
SUV cars are very popular in the car renting market, according to some car-rental firms.
"All the 31 Buick GL&SUV cars were rented out several days ago," said a manager in the Shanghai Yongda Car Rental Co.
Local people would like to go travel with as groups of friends,so SUV cars are a better choice,said an industry analyst. Moreover, SUV cars are safer on rough roads,the analyst said.
According to the data,most people rented cars for seven days,a lesser number rented them for two or three days. | According to the passage we can see SUV is _ .
a: the name of an expensive car
b: the name of an ordinary car
c: the place for the holiday
d: the name of a car-rental company
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
]
| race |
John was travelling around the country in the town. One evening he was driving along a road and looking for a small hotel. When he saw an old man at the side of the road, he stopped his car and said to the old man, "I want to go to the Sun Hotel, Do you know it?"
"Yes," the old man answered, "I'll show you the way."
He got into the car, and they drove for about twelve miles. When they came to a small house, the old man said, "stop here. "
John stopped and looked at the house and said, "but this isn't a hotel"
"No," the old man answered, "this is my house. And now I'll show you the way to the Sun Hotel, Turn around and go back nine miles, then you'll see the Sun Hotel on the left." | How far did John drive after the old man got on his car?
A: nine miles
B: five miles
C: twelve miles
D: three miles
| B | [
"A",
"C",
"D"
]
| race |
"Whatever",totally tops most annoying word in the poll .So, you know, it is what it is, but Americans are totally annoyed by the use of "whatever,,in conversations. The popular term of indifference was found most annoying in conversations by 47 percent of the Americans surveyed in a Marist College poll on Wednesday.
"Whatever" easily beat out "you know," which especially annoyed a quarter of interviewers. The other annoying expressions were "anyway"(at 7 percent), "it is what it is',(11percent) and "at the end of the day"(2 percent).
"Whatever" is an expression with staying power. It left everyone a deep impression in the song by Nirvana ("oh well, whatever, never mind")in 1991 and was popularized by the Valley Girls in the film "Clueless",later that decade. It is still commonly used, often by younger people.
It can be a common argument-ender or a signal of indifference. And it can really be annoying. The poll found '"whatever" to be consistently disliked by Americans regardless of their race, sex, age, income or where they live.
"It doesn't surprise me because 'whatever,is in a special class, probably,,,said Michael Adams, author of "Slang ~The People's Poetry" and an associate professor of English at Indiana University. "It's a word that and it depends on how a speaker uses it can suggest being not worthy of attention or respect.',Adams, who didn't take part in the poll and is not annoyed by "whatever," points out that its use is not always negative. "It can also be used in place of other neutral phrases that have fallen out of favor, like 'six of one, half dozen of the other,." he said. However, he also noted that the negative meaning of the word might explain why "whatever,was judged more annoying than the ever-popular "you know". | Which of the following statements is true?
A) Adams is angry at the word "whatever"
B) Adams is not only a writer but also a professor.
C) "Whatever" will be replaced by "You know".
D) "Whatever" is a signal of concern.
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
]
| race |
We have two blocks, A and B. Block A is above B. Block A has one medium black circle, one small yellow square and a big yellow circle. The medium black circle is above the big yellow circle. To the left of a small yellow circle which is to the right of, near to and below a medium yellow circle there is the small yellow square. Block B has a small black triangle. | What is above the small black shape? a big object or a medium yellow circle? | Both of them | [
"Big object",
"Medium yellow circle ",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
Jamie was born in a small village in the north of England. He is nine years old. He likes playing basketball very much. When he is free, he always plays basketball with his friends in the open air. Sometimes he walks in the forest and picks some flowers by himself.
Last Friday, Jamie finished his homework after the second class in the morning. He hurried to play basketball. The playground was wet. After some time his basketball was dirty and his hands were dirty, too. It was 9: 45 and the third class began. Jamie had no time to wash his hands and ran into his classroom. Mr Black, his English teacher, told Jamie to write some new words on the blackboard. Jamie stood in front of the blackboard and started to write. Mr Black saw his right hand was dirty.
"Oh, dear!" said the teacher. "Your right hand is dirty. I'm sure it's the dirtiest in our class."
"You are wrong, Mr Black," said Jamie. Then he showed his left hand and it was dirtier. | Jamie's hands were dirty last Friday because _ .
- the playground was wet
- there was no water to wash his hands
- he picked flowers in the morning
- he has no habit of washing his hands | the playground was wet | [
"there was no water to wash his hands",
"he picked flowers in the morning",
"he has no habit of washing his hands"
]
| race |
I'm 14, a year younger than most of my classmates.
A week ago one of my classmates, Nitin, asked me for help with math homework. We ended up talking about computers and file-sharing . As we talked I found that he was more experienced and could teach me about file-sharing and networking. We went to his room and watched a movie about robots that he'd downloaded. The math homework was forgotten.
The next day he came again for homework help "What do you do on weekends?" he asked. The truth is, when I have work to do, I do it. I have no special time to
with friends. I was embarrassed about this. I expected him to think I was boring and said, "Get a life!" He said, "OK. You're having trouble getting along with people I can show you. I'm old than you."
Later, he checked my computer. He even connected me to an Internet chess server .He was becoming like a big brother.
But when I thought about it, I didn't really want Nitin's help" His big-brother idea began to bore me.
"I'll get you some cool computer programs ".
"I'll teach you how to talk to girls."
He meant what he was saying, but I don't know why it didn't make me feel good. Since then he's hardly talked to me; we seem to have forgotten each other. I don't think he can "teach" me much, and I don't think much of him. But I could be wrong* | Which is NOT the reason why the writer doesn't want Nitin's help?
- He has another big brother.
- He forgot his homework because of playing with him.
- He thinks his ideas are not useful to him.
- He has no special time to kill with friends. | He has no special time to kill with friends. | [
"He has another big brother.",
"He forgot his homework because of playing with him.",
"He thinks his ideas are not useful to him."
]
| race |
So I got screwed into closing tonight , so my plans got all fucked up . Luckily , I was working with Stan , Taylor , and Curt , which made the night bearable if not fun . Then the closers , sans Stan who was off to pleasure his skank , went to Perkin 's for a late dinner , complete with dessert , and some story - swapping . We hung out for two hours before anyone thought about leaving , merely because there was never a lapse in conversation long enough for a time check . | Why was I upset about having to close ?
1. I was working with Stan .
2. I had other plans that night .
3. I did n't want to story - swap .
4. None of the above choices .
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
]
| cosmos |
Just minutes after Donald Trump fired Rex Tillerson on Tuesday, the president was blunt about his long-standing differences with his former secretary of state.
“We disagreed on things,” Trump told reporters outside the White House, specifically pointing to friction over the Iran nuclear agreement.
“I wanted to either break it or do something, and he felt a little bit differently,” Trump said. “We were really not thinking the same.”
Trump reportedly had considered firing Tillerson for months. But the decision - and the abrupt way it was executed - represents a dramatic end to a strained relationship.
Tillerson learned of his firing by an early-morning Trump tweet, according to Steve Goldstein, undersecretary of state. White House officials disputed that notion, and promptly fired Goldstein.
The move left some of Trump's staunchest defenders with mixed feelings.
“It’s all very Trumpian,” said James Carafano of the conservative Heritage Foundation, who helped staff the State Department as a member of Trump’s transition team. “When the president makes changes, he just abruptly makes them.”
During his 14 months at the State Department, Tillerson had numerous policy differences with Trump - and the friction frequently played out in public.
The animosity peaked in October, when news surfaced that Tillerson reportedly called Trump a “moron” following a July Pentagon meeting. Tillerson never explicitly denied the account.
Tillerson also publicly disagreed with Trump’s decision to pull out of the Paris climate accord. He reportedly opposed Trump’s decision to move the U.S. embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem.
And Tillerson sometimes took a tougher stance than Trump on Russia — including this week, when he blamed Moscow for a suspected nerve agent attack in Britain.
In return, Trump on numerous occasions publicly undermined his top diplomat, including in October when he tweeted Tillerson was “wasting his time” trying to negotiate with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un.
When Trump ultimately made his decision last week to meet with Kim, he did so without consulting Tillerson. | Why did Tillerson call Trump a moron? | Because he didn't like what trump did during a pentagon meeting | [
"Not enough information",
"Because he felt trump made decisions too hastily",
"Because trump was going to fire him"
]
| quail |
When I tidied up some old boxes under my bed, I found an old letter for me from my best friend. Her name was Minnie.
In the letter, Minnie wrote, "I am really sorry about before. Tell me if you will be my best friend again and tell me if you accept my _ . "I wrote, "YES. I will be your best friend. "
The twelve-year-old letter made me remember the time that Minnie and I spent together. We often wrote to each other during that time. One minute, Minnie and I would be playing happily together; the other moment we would get into arguments. But things would always be better again. She gave me a doll for my tenth birthday. I still keep it.
Finally things changed. We stopped writing letters to each other after she moved away, and I could no longer ride my bike to her house. Years later, she invited me to her sixteenth birthday party. I don't see Minnie very often from then on. But I'll always keep the letter and I'll never forget the time we spent together. | The writer wrote the passage to tell us about her _ with Minnie.
- letter
- old boxes
- friendship
- birthday party | birthday party | [
"letter",
"old boxes",
"friendship"
]
| race |
Organisms that carry out photosynthesis are called photosynthetic organisms. During photosynthesis, these organisms use light energy, carbon dioxide, and water to produce sugars and oxygen.
Photosynthetic organisms also often have the following characteristics:
They are producers, which are organisms that make their own food inside their cells. Because producers make their own food, they typically do not eat other organisms.
Their cells contain chloroplasts, which are cell structures where photosynthesis occurs.
Their chloroplasts often contain a green substance called chlorophyll. Chlorophyll captures light energy from the Sun to power photosynthesis.
They use the sugars they produce during photosynthesis as food. This food provides energy that helps the organisms live, grow, and reproduce. | Use the evidence in the text to select the photosynthetic organism.
- Javan green magpies get their green color from the food they eat, which includes insects and lizards.
- Bee orchid leaves are green because they contain chlorophyll. chlorophyll captures energy from sunlight. | Bee orchid leaves are green because they contain chlorophyll. chlorophyll captures energy from sunlight. | [
"Javan green magpies get their green color from the food they eat, which includes insects and lizards."
]
| scienceqa |
If a diver surfaces too quickly, he may suffer the bends. Nitrogen dissolved in his blood is suddenly liberated by the reduction of pressure. The consequence, if the bubbles accumulate in a joint, is sharp pain and a bent body -- thus the name. If the bubbles form in his lungs or brain, the consequence can be death.
Other air-breathing animals also suffer this decompression sickness if they surface too fast: whales, for example. And so, long ago, did ichthyosaurs . That these ancient sea-animals got the bends can be seen from their bones. If bubbles of nitrogen form inside the bone they can cut off its blood supply. This kills the cells in the bone, and consequently weakens it, sometimes to the point of collapse. Fossil bones that have caved in on themselves are thus a sign that the animal once had the bends.
Bruce Rothschild of the University of Kansas knew all this when he began a suty of ichthyosaurs bones to find out how widespread the problem was in the past. What he particularly wanted to investigate was how ichthyosaurs adapted to the problem of decompession over the 150 milllion years. To this end, he and his colleagues traveled the world's natural-history museums, looking at hundreds of ichthyosaurs from the Trassic period and from the later Jurassic and Cretaceous periods.
When he started, he assumed that signs of the bends would be rarer in younger fossils, reflecting their gradual evolution of measures to deal with decompression. Instead, he was astonished to discover the opposite. More than 15% of Jurassic and Cretaceous ichthyosaurs had suffered the bends before the died, but not a single Trassic specimen showed evidence of that sort of injury.
If ichthyosaurs did evolve an anti-decompression means, they clearly did so quickly -- and, most strangly, they lost it afterwards. But that is not what Dr Rothchild thinks happened. He suspects it was evolution in other animals that caused the change.
Whales that suffer the bends often do so because they have sufaced to escape a predator such as a large shark. One of the features of the Jurassia oceans was an abundance of large sharks and crocodiles, both of which were fond of ichthyosaurs lunches. Trassic oceans, by contrast, were mercifully shark-and crocodile-free. In the Trassic, then, ichthyosaurs were top of the food chain. In the Jurrasic and Cretaceous, they were prey as well as predator --and often had to make a speedy exit as a result. | Which of the following is a typical symptom of the bends?
- A twisted body.
- A sudden release of nitrogen in blood.
- A drop in blood presure.
- A gradual decrease in blood supply. | A twisted body. | [
"A sudden release of nitrogen in blood.",
"A drop in blood presure.",
"A gradual decrease in blood supply."
]
| race |
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. | What is the author's profession? | Not enough information | [
"Doctor",
"Blogger",
"Runner"
]
| quail |
I would give naything for the baby to come on tuesday ( for brents sake ) his best friend was killed in a house fire last year just ten days before his birthday ... and it would mean the world to brent if our child were to be born on Geordies birthday . Brent misses him so much , it kills me how much it hurts him , the thought of the way his friend was killed . And just the fact that his gone . | What may be the reason for wanting the baby to be born soon ?
A. They want the baby to be in honor of their friend that passed away .
B. They want their baby to be a memory of something sad .
C. None of the above choices .
D. They want their baby to be a reminder of their friend .
| A | [
"B",
"C",
"D"
]
| cosmos |
We have two boxes, called one and two. A medium yellow apple is in box one. Box one covers a medium green apple. The medium yellow apple is over and touches the green thing. Box one has box two. Box two contains a medium yellow apple which touches a medium orange apple. Box two covers the orange thing. This box contains another medium yellow apple. Over the fruit which touches the orange fruit is medium yellow apple number two. | Is any medium fruit inside and touching all boxes?
1. Yes
2. No
| 2 | [
"1"
]
| spartun |
Adeline has a brand new ( or as she would say " new brand " ) Barbie Jeep ! We gave it to her the day we brought Emerson home from the hospital . I was a little nervous at first because she kept either going in circles or running into the grass . | Why did the parents of Adeline buy the Barbie jeep for her ?
* It was Adeline 's birthday and her parents wanted to celebrate .
* Adeline 's wanted to give her a special Christmas gift .
* To keep Adeline from getting jealous of all the attention a new baby gets .
* Adeline 's had been very good while Emerson was being born and her parents wanted to reward her . | To keep Adeline from getting jealous of all the attention a new baby gets . | [
"It was Adeline 's birthday and her parents wanted to celebrate .",
"Adeline 's wanted to give her a special Christmas gift .",
"Adeline 's had been very good while Emerson was being born and her parents wanted to reward her ."
]
| cosmos |
Recently, a scientist did some experiments. He left a group of 4-year-olds in a room with a bell and a candy. If they rang the bell, he would come back and they could eat the candy. If, however, they didn't ring the bell and waited for him to come back on his own, they could then have two candies.
In videos of the experiment, he can see the children kicking, hiding their eyes--trying to exercise self-control so they can wait and get two candies. The results are different. Some broke down and rang the bell within a minute. Others lasted 15 minutes.
The children who waited longer went on to get higher SAT scores. They got into better colleges and had better adult success. The children who rang the bell quickest were more likely to have received worse teacher and parental evaluations 10 years later and were more likely to have drug problems at age 32.
The experiments are worth noting because people spend a lot of time thinking about how to improve education, how to become rich. But when the result is not good, they will come back to ask " how do we get people to get the sort of self-control that leads to success? " This is to enter the world of human nature.
So these experiments along with everyday experience, tell us that self-control is most important. Young people who can sit through sometimes boring classes to get a degree can work hard in order to learn a language well. They can avoid drugs and alcohol. For people without self-control skills, however, school is a series of failed ordeals . No wonder they drop out and their later life is a group of foolish ideas, such as drug use, stealing and so on. | What will those without self-control do at school according to the text?
- Improving their education.
- Working hard to catch up with others.
- Suffering a lot from boring lessons.
- Becoming very rich and successful. | Working hard to catch up with others. | [
"Improving their education.",
"Suffering a lot from boring lessons.",
"Becoming very rich and successful."
]
| race |
There are three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block C is to the right of B and block B is above A. Block A contains two small blue triangles. This block also has one small yellow circle. It also has one big black circle. Small blue triangle number one is below small blue triangle number two and the small yellow circle. Small blue triangle number two is to the right of the small yellow circle. Small blue triangle number two is touching the right edge of this block. To the right of and near to the big black circle there is small blue triangle number one. Block B contains one big black square and one small black triangle. The big black square is below and to the right of the small black triangle. Block C contains a medium black circle. | Which object is above a thing that is touching the right edge of a block? the medium black circle or the small black triangle? | The small black triangle | [
"The medium black circle ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
LOS ANGELES/WASHINGTON — As U.S. political candidates make their final appeals, voters in 35 states will decide policy issues Tuesday that include legalizing recreational use of marijuana and restricting access to guns and ammunition, voting yes or no on nearly 160 state ballot initiatives.
California's Proposition 64, which is leading in the polls, could create a multibillion-dollar marijuana industry by legalizing the recreational use the drug for adults in the state. Similar measures are on the ballot in Arizona, Nevada, Maine and Massachusetts.
Marijuana could be legalized for medical use in Florida and three other states. Medical marijuana is already permitted in half the 50 U.S. states, and recreational use is allowed in Alaska, Colorado, Washington state, Oregon and the District of Columbia.
Marijuana is banned under federal law, but U.S. officials have taken a hands-off approach on the issue.
Voters in Maine and Nevada are considering measures that would expand background checks for gun purchases, which is already required for buying guns from dealers, by extending the provision to private sales.
Californians will consider measures requiring background checks for buyers of ammunition and banning high-capacity ammunition magazines.
Washington state has a measure that would allow the courts to bar the sale of guns to individuals deemed an extreme risk to themselves or others.
Californians are considering whether to eliminate the death penalty with Proposition 62, or to maintain capital punishment and make the process more efficient with Proposition 66, which supporters say makes it more fair to victims of violent crimes.
Twenty states and the District of Columbia have abolished or overturned capital punishment on the grounds that it is unequally applied to minority populations and that innocent people are sometimes convicted.
South Dakotans will decide whether to make statewide offices nonpartisan and create a citizens commission to redraw voting districts after each 10-year national census, removing the task from legislators, said by critics to be self-interested.
The minimum wage could get a boost in South Dakota, Arizona, Colorado, Maine and Washington state. And voters in California will uphold or reject a state law that bans single-use plastic bags, which many consider an environmental hazard. | Who will consider a ban of high-capacity ammunition magazines? | Californians | [
"Washingtonians",
"Floridians",
"Not enough information"
]
| quail |
Her opponent was the defending champion whose childhood dream was to win the French Open. She was the underdog who never saw the tournament on TV as a girl in China and never thought she'd get far on the red clay of the French Open, one of the four tennis Grand Slams .
But it was Li Na who fell on her back in triumph on June 4. Nearly two hours' hitting gave Li a 2-0 victory over Francesca Schiavone of Italy and made her the only tennis player, man or woman, from Asia to take home a Grand Slam title.
Chinese media have been swept along by the praise. An editorial carried by Xinhua News Agency said "Li Na is the best PR (Public Relations) for China," and called her an "outstanding name card for the country" and a "brilliant diplomat". It compared Li to Chinese NBA star Yao Ming, noting that both "can speak very fluent English, and both of them have a kind of sense of humor that is appreciated by foreigners".
Success has come late for Li. She once gave up tennis for two years and studied journalism at Wuhan's Huazhong University of Science and Technology. But in 2004, she returned and continues to play the best tennis she could.
"Dream comes true," Li said after the match. "I am so happy that my efforts have paid off." Li has often been seen as a rebel , or at least a representative of a new generation. She has a tattoo , has dyed her hair many different color1s and has even been known to yell at her husband in public. "The plain-speaking, tattooed, individualist has the ability to transcendthe sport and become a global star", the BBC news reported.
No matter how important the French Open championship is, Li is not resting on her laurels -- she's already thinking about winning a second major title. "When you have the first one, naturally you will think about the second one. Now I have more confidence playing on other surfaces," Li told China Daily, as she prepares for the Wimbledon Championship, which will start on June 20. | It can be inferred from the passage that _ .
a) Li Na's childhood dream was to win the French Open
b) compared to Yao Ming, Li Na speak more fluent English
c) the BBC reported that she has a tattoo, has dyed her hair and yelled at her husband in public
d) Francesca Schiavone was given a 2-0 failure in the Open championship after nearly two hours' hitting
| d | [
"a",
"b",
"c"
]
| race |
What do rich people like in terms of bagels?
- Poor
- Sleepy
- Plain
- Needy
- Homeless | Plain | [
"Poor",
"Sleepy",
"Needy",
"Homeless"
]
| commonsenseqa |
|
So my meeting with Dean L turned out pretty amazing . We parted as friends . Once we got the layered bureaucratic story out of the way we had quite a candid talk . | What lead to this meeting between the two people ?
* They were twin siblings
* They were the very best of friends
* They were a married couple
* They were former enemies | They were former enemies | [
"They were twin siblings",
"They were the very best of friends",
"They were a married couple"
]
| cosmos |
We have three blocks, A, B and C. A small black square, one big black triangle and a big black circle are in block A. The big black circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. The small black square is touching the bottom edge of this block. This shape is near to the big black circle. It is to the left of and below the big black triangle. Below block A there is block B which has one medium blue square, one medium blue circle and a small blue square. The medium blue square is touching the right edge of this block. It is below and to the right of the medium blue circle which is to the right of and above the small blue square. Below block B there is block C which contains a small blue triangle, one small black triangle and one medium blue triangle. To the left of the small blue triangle there is a medium black circle. Below and to the left of the medium blue triangle there is the small black triangle. The medium black circle is above the small black triangle. The small blue triangle is touching the right edge of this block. This object is below the medium blue triangle. This object is to the right of the black object which is below the medium blue triangle. | Which object is above a medium blue triangle? the big black triangle or the small black triangle? | The big black triangle | [
"The small black triangle ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
Jason
What I like best is seeing Arsenal win and playing football. If I am feeling sad I will play a football game on my Play Station 2. The best day I have ever had was when I finished first in the 800-metre race at my secondary school. It was a school record, although I didn't know that at the time. My family makes me happy, too.
Antonio
My little sister makes me sad because she always tells tales on me to my mum. If I am having a bad day, food cheers me up. I like chili con carne and sweet chili crisps. It makes me happy because I want to be big and have lots of energy.
Usman
I haven't done anything very exciting in my life but one of my best achievements is that I got a good report from my school this year, because last year I got a bad one. People on TV make me laugh, particularly Eddie Murphy. If I am having a bad day I watch Basil Brush. I am good at making other people happy. I just talk and my friends start laughing -- they think I am silly.
Ashleigh
If I'm having a bad day, knowing that someone is there for me can make me happy. I wouldn't say I'm the best at making other people happy, but I know that just being a good friend to other people is important. The things I like doing are singing, dancing, hanging out with my friends and just being lively and funny.
Kinzey
The most exciting thing I have ever done in my life was when I went abseiling in Wales. But that was a one-off. The things I do all the time are playing football, watching movies and going places with my friends. I know it sounds bad, but what I find funny is when people hurt themselves. If I am having a bad day and I see someone having a worse day than me, that makes me feel better. | The passage is mainly about _ .
a) what different people think success is
b) relationships between different people
c) what makes different people feel moved
d) what makes different people happy
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
]
| race |
which salt is for finishing | Which of the following best matches the statement above?
- You finish with a salt lick
- You finish with sea salt | You finish with sea salt | [
"You finish with a salt lick"
]
| piqa |
We ended up pulling off at Corbin ( home of the inventor of Kentucky Fried Chicken ! ) just as the sirens were going off . We never saw a tornado , and the rain slacked off soon afterwards . So an 8 hour trip turned into a 10 hour ordeal . | What may have happened if we did not leave then ?
- We would have made it in time .
- We would have tasted Kentucky Fried Chicken .
- We would have seen the tornado .
- We would have spent 10 hours there . | We would have seen the tornado . | [
"We would have made it in time .",
"We would have tasted Kentucky Fried Chicken .",
"We would have spent 10 hours there ."
]
| cosmos |
Where do you go when you're about to board a vehicle on railing?
1) Railway station
2) Deck
3) Flight of stairs
4) Porch
5) Bus station
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5"
]
| commonsenseqa |
|
We have two boxes, named one and two. Box one has box two. A medium orange apple is inside box two. Box two covers a medium yellow apple which is under this fruit. Another medium orange apple is above another medium yellow apple. Under and touches medium yellow apple number two there is the thing which was under medium orange apple number one. Box two has medium yellow apple number two. This box contains medium orange apple number two. Below medium orange apple number one is medium yellow apple number two. Medium orange apple number one is under the thing that was over medium yellow apple number two. | Where is box one regarding medium orange apple number two?
1) ec
2) far
3) near
4) ntppi
5) left
6) ntpp
7) right
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3",
"5",
"6",
"7"
]
| spartun |
The Camp Invention Program will be held through July at the Hillcrest Intermediate School, North Huntingdon. It exposes children to science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) through hands-on activities.
The Camp Invention Program, created by Invent Now Kids, was founded in 1990. Now it has grown to include almost l,500 sites across the U. S., with thousands of children attending the program each year.
"Our main purpose is to help children develop a greater interest in the fields of STEM," said Lori Bryne, the Senior Regional Program Manager. Children in the camp will be given the opportunity to explore the unknown and put ideas into practice.
The program will challenge children to real world situations that will help them build a team spirit and life skills.
The program will include five modules this year.
One module will feature "Problem Solving on Planet ZAK". It will challenge children by creating a world of science fiction. Imitating a "crash" onto a planet, children will be asked to figure out ways to stay safe, find food and to "rebuild" their spacecraft, using a variety of common objects.
Another module will be "Saving Sludge City" which will have children find ways to create a cleaner and eco-friendly city.
"Imagination Point: Ride Physics" asks children to work as interns in the world's newest and largest theme park called "Imagination Point". Children will learn the basic principles of motion through hands-on activities related directly to rides.
Another feature of the camp will be the "I Can Invent" which will focus on the real world of inventions by having children explore the process of invention.
The final module will be "Global Games" which will introduce games ranging from those played in ancient times to the present day to children.
"We want to encourage children to go into the fields of STEM," Bryne said. "This program is a fun way to do that." | What can we learn about "Problem Solving on Planet ZAK"?
1] It asks children to work together to deal with an air crash.
2] It encourages children to write science fiction stories.
3] It introduces many ancient games to children.
4] It challenges children to build a spacecraft using common objects.
| 4 | [
"1",
"2",
"3"
]
| race |
We have three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block B is below A and block C is to the right of B. Block A contains one medium black square. Block B has two medium blue squares. Medium blue square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It also has a medium yellow square. It is below medium blue square number two. Medium blue square number one is below medium blue square number two and the medium yellow square. Block C has one medium yellow square. | Which object is above a medium blue square? the medium yellow square which is in block C or the medium yellow square which is in block B? | The medium yellow square which is in block b | [
"The medium yellow square which is in block c",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
]
| spartqa |
REFUGE I remember when I first sought refuge in the church . My life was completely unmanageable and I really did n't care if I lived or died . It seemed as though everything I had tried to do had failed . | What may have happened after they sought refuge in the church ?
1) They may have been rejected from the church .
2) They may have rejected the church 's beliefs .
3) They may have found the support of community that they needed .
4) They may have been served food and warmth and sent on their way .
| 3 | [
"1",
"2",
"4"
]
| cosmos |
_ are used for moving people across bodies of water.
* Dolphins
* Engines
* Gas turbines
* Electricity
* Streams
* Rivers
* Arteries
* Animal transport | Gas turbines | [
"Dolphins",
"Engines",
"Electricity",
"Streams",
"Rivers",
"Arteries",
"Animal transport"
]
| qasc |
|
Who do you think breaks the law in our society? If you believe that only tough guys commit crimes, you may have to think again. Unlike in the movies, we can't divide the world into bad guys and model citizens. _ In the same way that diseases range from the common cold to fatal forms of cancer, crimes vary in degree. For example, smoking in an elevator will inconvenience people, but much less than threatening them with a gun.
In addition to breaking the law themselves, people tolerate various levels of crime. Why can we tolerate some crimes? It may be that, by seeing others do something, we accept it more easily. For instance, most people will find it easier to speed on a highway when everybody else is driving over the speed limit. When people celebrate a sports championship, if they see someone breaking store windows, they might start breaking windows themselves or even steal from the store. So the people around us influence how much law-breaking we can tolerate.
We must also wonder whether seeing violence on television or reading about it in the newspapers every day makes us tolerate crime more than we should. We become used to seeing blood on the news on television, or in full color in newspapers and magazines. Because we see thousands of dead people on TV, maybe we just try to ignore the situation behind the violence.
If so many citizens tolerate violence and crime, or even commit crimes themselves, it may simply be because of the human mind. Our minds may not care about specific laws. Instead, our minds may have a system of values that usually prevents us from hurting other people to improve our own lives. Yet, when it comes to respecting the rights of a mass of anonymous individuals, we might not be so responsible. While most people would not steal a wallet containing $50, they may not mind cheating on taxes, because cheating on taxes does not hurt any one person. It hurts society, but "society" remains an abstract idea that is not as real as a neighbor or a friend's friend.
When we realize that so many people have misunderstandings of law-breaking, it is not surprising that so many people tolerate crimes, or even break laws, including me. But how could we improve the level of honesty in our society? Would strict laws help make our society better? Probably not. Honesty will have to come from social pressure: in the family, at school, on the job, each and every one of us can encourage honesty by showing which behavior is unacceptable. And teaching respect should become everyone's responsibility. | According to the author, "Real life is much more complex." probably means _ .
a. some model citizens sometimes break laws in the real life
b. there are much more crimes than diseases in the real life
c. there is a wide range of people and crimes in the real life
d. smoking in an elevator goes against laws in the real life
| a | [
"b",
"c",
"d"
]
| race |
A box called DDD contains a midsize white rectangle. Another midsize white rectangle is within and another midsize white rectangle is inside and touching this box. Below and touches midsize white rectangle number one is midsize white rectangle number two. Over and touches midsize white rectangle number three there is this thing. | What is the position of midsize white rectangle number three regarding midsize white rectangle number two?
* ntppi
* po
* near
* ntpp
* below
* right
* left | below | [
"ntppi",
"po",
"near",
"ntpp",
"right",
"left"
]
| spartun |
On Thursday evening I met up with this guy who I call the village idiot for a simple experiement , I wanted to see if these retarded people online , you know the ones that send shitloads of nudges , ask annoying questions and say please 5million times over and of course , then there 's the annoying flashy icons . It was a simple test , grab some food and sit down and have a conversation , if possible . It was ok , it was n't particularly great , the conversation was a bit , well , stupid and it was obvious that he could n't really do anything regarding well ... anything , he was just plodding along doing whatever . | Where did the narrator most likely meet the Village Idiot based on the passage ?
1. None of the above choices .
2. on the web
3. at a food place
4. in the village
| 2 | [
"1",
"3",
"4"
]
| cosmos |
A box named DDD have a midsize white oval and a tiny orange dimond. A large orange dimond is within this box. Disconnected from, away from and in front of another box named EEE is box DDD. South of this box is box EEE with a midsize white oval and a midsize white dimond. A tiny green dimond is in this box. | Is any tiny orange dimond away from the midsize white dimond?
a: No
b: Yes
| b | [
"a"
]
| spartun |
I is to the right of V. S is to the top right of V. J and I are in a horizontal line with I on the right. | What is the relation of the agent I to the agent J?
A: upper-right
B: above
C: lower-right
D: upper-left
E: left
F: below
G: lower-left
H: right
I: overlap
| H | [
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G",
"I"
]
| stepgame |
Object Y is below object R and to the right of it, too. Y is sitting at the upper right position to D. Z is below R with a small gap between them. | What is the relation of the agent D to the agent Y?
- lower-left
- above
- upper-left
- upper-right
- overlap
- lower-right
- left
- below
- right | lower-left | [
"above",
"upper-left",
"upper-right",
"overlap",
"lower-right",
"left",
"below",
"right"
]
| stepgame |
It had been a long time since I had been to Jacksonville, Florida. I had driven to town hoping to see the old barber shop where my hair had been cut as a child.
I parked my truck and decided to try and locate a telephone to see if the Florida Barber College had moved to a new location.
After walking about a block I saw an open shoe store. I walked inside and asked if I could use their telephone book. Unable to find a listing for the Barber College, I picked out the number of a local beauty salon, hoping they might tell me if the barber college was still in business. The number was busy, so I decided to wait and try again in a few minutes.
As the salesman and I stood talking the front door opened and a young man about twenty came into the store pushing himself in a wheelchair. "I need a new pair of shoes," said the customer. As he turned the corner, there was a blanket across his lap. I was shocked to see that the young man had no legs.
"A gift for a friend?" I asked the boy. "No," he replied. They are for me," he continued, with a smile on his face. I just smiled back and watched to see what would happen next.
"What type of shoe would you like?" asked the clerk. "How about a pair of cowboy boots?" The man pointed to the back wall where three or four pairs of boots were displayed. The salesman, sharply turning, headed off to the backroom.
"Isn't this fun?" the boy asked me. I moved my hand to let him know that I did not understand his question. "When I was a kid, my parents used to buy me a new pair of shoes every year. That was such a wonderful feeling. Something I have never forgotten. The smell of the leather and the pride I felt when I walked around the store showing off my new shoes."
The salesman came walking down the aisle with a large box. He sat it down on the floor, took out one boot and handed it to the young man. The boy closed his eyes. He placed the boot against his nose, and drew in a large breath. I did not know what to say as tears began to fall on the young man's cheeks. "What type of accident did you have?" I asked him. "Farm accident," he said, as he tried to clear his voice.
"Do you want the cowboy boots?" the salesman asked him.
"Oh, yes!" he answered.
"I see buying a new pair of shoes still gives you that good feeling you talked about," I told the young man, as I smiled.
"Yes it does." he said "And I may have someone, and his feet to share it with some day." | The author writes about the barber shop at the beginning of the article in order to _ .
1. see if the Barber College had moved to a new location
2. find a listing for the Barber College
3. pick out a local beauty salon
4. introduce the background of the story
| 1 | [
"2",
"3",
"4"
]
| race |
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