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Nigel is our new next-door neighbour. He's a pilot . He was in the R.F.A. He will fly to New York next month. The month after next he'll fly to Tokyo. At the moment, he's in Madrid. He flew to Spain a week ago. He'll return to London the week after next . He's only forty-one years old, and he has already been to nearly every country in the world. Nigel is a very lucky man. But his wife isn't very lucky. She usually stays at home!
|
What does Nigel's wife usually do?
* Goes to work
* Goes to every country in the world with Nigel.
* Stays at home.
* Flies to New York and London.
|
Flies to New York and London.
|
[
"Goes to work",
"Goes to every country in the world with Nigel.",
"Stays at home."
] |
race
|
Bees and other insects are attracted on purpose by what?
* Colors
* Orchids
* Human food
* Chemicals
* Flowers
* Humans
* Pollen
* Perfume
|
Flowers
|
[
"Colors",
"Orchids",
"Human food",
"Chemicals",
"Humans",
"Pollen",
"Perfume"
] |
qasc
|
|
Tom is five years old . He has no brothers or sisters . He is a lovely boy . He doesn't go to school because he is too young . He likes to play with other children in the small park every day .
The park is near his building . In the park there are interesting things to see and play with .
Tom's parents love him very much . They often buy him nice things . This time , his mother buys some new clothes for him . The clothes are expensive and nice . Tom is very happy to wear them .
"Mum , can I go out and play with my friends ? I want them to see my new clothes ," asks Tom . "All right , but please keep your clothes clean ," says Mum. "I am going to do some cooking . We will have supper after your father comes back ." At about six , his father comes back from work . And Tom goes home for supper.
"Why do you have much earth on your clothes ?" asks his mother .
"Because I have some falls , " answers Tom . "You should not make the nice clothes dirty " Mother says .
" I'm sorry , Mum " says Tom , "But I have no time to take off my clothes when I fall ."
|
How do you know Tom's parents love him very much ?
* Tom doesn't go to school .
* They often buys some nice things for him .
* They let watch TV all day
* They let him play with other small children .
|
They let watch TV all day
|
[
"Tom doesn't go to school .",
"They often buys some nice things for him .",
"They let him play with other small children ."
] |
race
|
I had friends warn me that she thought of me as more than a friend & when she realized this was not so it would cause problems , I knew it would as soon as I showed her the pics of me & steve & that was the last time she was nicee to me . Oh well Its not my problem , I did nothing wrong . As for me having no friends I just sent a text to three friends today because I need help moving a couch , chair , coffee table & end tables .
|
Why was the woman not as friendly to the speaker after seeing the phone ?
- The photo was just a coincidence , and she stopped hanging out with the speaker due to a new job
- The woman was only using the speaker to buy her things and he stopped being willing to do this
- She was romantically interested in him and was sticking around in hopes of this occuring
- The photo showed the speaker with another man and the woman is homophobic
|
She was romantically interested in him and was sticking around in hopes of this occuring
|
[
"The photo was just a coincidence , and she stopped hanging out with the speaker due to a new job",
"The woman was only using the speaker to buy her things and he stopped being willing to do this",
"The photo showed the speaker with another man and the woman is homophobic"
] |
cosmos
|
Fixed warped flooring.
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Cover floor with newspaper, then run hot iron over.
* Cover floor with foil, then run hot iron over.
|
Cover floor with foil, then run hot iron over.
|
[
"Cover floor with newspaper, then run hot iron over."
] |
piqa
|
KIDS is a charity group.It is to help disabled children to live a better life . Is was set up in 1970 by John Mulcahy , a teacher who cared for a disabled child in one of his classes.John wanted to improve communication with this child and asked for help from the child's mother. This, in turn,set up the KIDS idea:working together with parents to help disabled kids to develop their skills and to achieve their hopes and dreams.
KIDS works to find out disabled children's interests and what they are really good at,and then helps them to live as _ people and make their dreams come true . Over the past 42 years , KIDS has helped many children. Now it is the UK's largest charity group that helps disabled children.
Today KTDS has more experts to provide services for over 6,000 disabled children and their families through its projects .
Education for under -fives
KTDS has many teaching materials , and helps parents to be the most important teachers of their children.
Play Disabled children may find it is difficult to join healthy kids clubs' clubs. KIDS provides different kinds of play and sports activities for disabled children from 5 to 19 years old.
Information KIDS gives parents of disabled kids advice and information, helping them to get on well with their children.
|
KIDS is a charity group that helps disabled children to _ .
- get along well with others
- get better grades
- learn more things
- improve their lives
|
get better grades
|
[
"get along well with others",
"learn more things",
"improve their lives"
] |
race
|
A boy and a girl were a couple of lovers. The girl liked feeling rain, so the boy was always holding the umbrella when it rained and most part of the umbrella was over the girl. Rain showered the boy every time but he said nothing except looked at the gift's face, which was full of silent satisfaction. He felt very happy, so did the girl.
One day they went out for a walk. They were walking hand in hand passing a building which was under construction. The girl jumped with excitement and said something. The boy seldom talked only feeling excited as she felt looking at her silently. When the girl was talking, a not big or small stone fell down from the building toward the girl's head! At that moment the boy took the girl in his arms so suddenly and so strongly that the girl let out a scream. He meant to protect the gift with his body. But the boy turned over to make his own body downward before they dropped on the ground. As a result, only the girl's hand was smashed by the stone and _
The girl came back to earth and cried with pain, tears weeping up. She thought the saying that "The husband and the wife are birds in the same forest essentially, but when serious tragedy comes, they will fly separately" was really not wrong! With this, she straggled and stood up from. the boy's body keeping from the pains and slowly ran away without glancing at the boy.
At the time, the boy was calling the girl's name in a weak voice, his lips were already white. He took out his mobile phone and dialed the girl's number, but the girl didn't answer. He dialed again she didn't answer again. For several times, he gave up. But his fingers pressed something on the mobile. At that time, beside the boy, the blood spread slowly, his hand hung and the mobile phone lay in the blood, he had no strength to press the "SENT" key yet.
The next day, when the girl heard of the news that the boy was being rescued, she ran to the hospital without considering her anger. When she hurried to the hospital, the doctor had already declared his death; the cause of his death was that his lung had lost too much blood.
It was because, when the boy meant to protect the girl with his body he found that there was a steel stick under them, so he turned over to make it inset(="put" into) his own body.
The boy's mother passed the boy's mobile phone on to the gift.
The girl read the message that hadn't been sent: "Honey, I'm sorry, I still couldn't protect you and made you wound... "Upon this, the girl couldn't help crying...
Please treasure the one you love and believe his or her LOVE!
|
Which of the following words may best describe the boy's behavior?
a: gentle and devoted
b: brave and handsome
c: intelligent but silly
d: rough and selfish
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a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
There are three boxes, named one, two and three. A medium orange apple is within box one. This thing touches another medium orange apple. Box one covers medium orange apple number two. Disconnected from, far from and east of box three is this box. South of this box is box three. A medium yellow apple is inside and a medium orange apple is inside and touching this box. The medium orange apple touches the medium yellow apple.
|
Are all medium orange apples to the north of the medium yellow apple?
- No
- Yes
|
No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
spartun
|
Three boxes, called DDD, EEE and JJJ exist. Above, disconnected from and to the left-hand side of box DDD there is box JJJ. Box DDD contains box EEE. This box covers a midsize green dimond. A tiny white rectangle is within box EEE. A midsize green rectangle and a large green dimond are in box JJJ.
|
What is the position of EEE relative to the large green dimond?
1: front
2: tpp
3: ntppi
4: left
5: ntpp
6: right
7: tppi
|
6
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"7"
] |
spartun
|
When a human's organs stop working and he stops breathing, that person
- Goes to mcdonalds
- Perished
- Dances
- Plays
|
Perished
|
[
"Goes to mcdonalds",
"Dances",
"Plays"
] |
openbookqa
|
|
There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Block A has a medium blue square and one medium yellow square. The medium blue square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium yellow square. Then, there is block B. It has a medium yellow square and one medium blue square. The medium yellow square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium blue square. Block C is above block A and to the right of block B. It contains one medium blue square and a medium yellow square. The medium blue square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium yellow square.
|
Which object is below a medium yellow square? the medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block or the medium yellow square that is in block C?
|
None of them
|
[
"The medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"The medium yellow square that is in block c",
"Both of them"
] |
spartqa
|
There are three blocks, A, B and C. There are a medium yellow square and one medium blue square in block A. The medium yellow square is touching the bottom edge of this block. This object is below the medium blue square. Block B is below block A. It has a medium yellow square. Below block A there is block C which has one medium black square. A medium blue square is touching the bottom edge of this block. Below a medium yellow square there is the medium black square. The medium blue square is below the medium yellow square. It is below the black shape which is below the medium yellow square.
|
Which object is above a medium blue square? the medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block or the medium yellow square which is in block C?
|
Both of them
|
[
"The medium yellow square that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"The medium yellow square which is in block c",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
I just found out a couple of hours ago that one of my ex boyfriends died in a motorcycle accident 3 days ago . Thinking about this made me realize how much my current boyfriend meant to me and how much I loved him . I ' ve tried calling him numerous times in the past two hours and I have n't gotten an answer .
|
What might happen once the writer reaches her boyfriend ?
* They will casually discuss the day .
* None of the above choices .
* She will tell him how much she loves her ex .
* They will make plans for the future .
|
They will make plans for the future .
|
[
"They will casually discuss the day .",
"None of the above choices .",
"She will tell him how much she loves her ex ."
] |
cosmos
|
According to the Small Business Association, more than 50 percent of all small businesses fail within the first five years. This is not the case for Apiary Fund CEO, Shawn Lucas. Shawn has grown a very successful business focusing on teaching people how to trade foreign currencies. The Apiary Fund not only gives their traders some of the best Forex education possible but also gives their traders money to trade with. The Apiary Fund had a slow start but has now become a company that recently hit $1 billion in trader volume . The Apiary Fund's success has come from the great business concept, and work ethic .
* Business Concept
The Apiary Fund has a very special but effective business concept, which Shawn Lucas discovered many years ago. You are probably wondering, where did this business concept come from? Shawn, while working as a Financial Advisor, received a phone call one day from a man he hadn't ever spoken to before. The man asked Shawn to go with him to China to do an analysis of a Chinese company's trading systems. The company at the time was under investigation for a possible violation of intellectual property rights. He agreed to go and before he knew it he was on a plane to China.
During the analysis of this Chinese company Shawn noticed the company had a very effective business method. He noticed that the risk manager had created a system that protected the company from rarely posting a losing day. The risk manager made this all possible by putting restrictions on the amount a trader could lose. If one of the traders lost even a small amount the risk manager would then be notified .
Shawn left China with a business concept that would later consume much of his life. After returning home, Shawn was devoted to creating a similar risk management system as the Chinese company had created. That risk management system turned into a successful business called the Apiary Fund.
* Work Ethic
The business concept alone didn't magically make the Apiary Fund into a booming business. The Apiary Fund became successful from hard work and devotion. This hard work and devotion has recently brought the Apiary Fund to hit a trading volume high of $1 billion. Shawn Lucas believes that by the end of this year the Apiary Fund can expect to see double or triple that volume. The company has experienced immense growth by making a few changes to their program structure, which has since increased growth by about five times within the last year.
Successful businesses are hard to start, but with a good business concept and great work ethic anything is possible. Shawn and the Apiary Fund are a great example of both.
|
What's the main idea of the passage?
a] The analysis of a Chinese company.
b] How to make a small business successful.
c] Successful businesses are hard to start.
d] Shawn Lucas, an Apiary Fund CEO.
|
a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
We have two blocks. We call them A and B. Block A is above B. Block A contains three medium yellow squares. Medium yellow square number one is below medium yellow square number two and a medium blue square. The medium blue square is below medium yellow square number three. Medium yellow square number two is below medium yellow square number three. The medium blue square is below the yellow object which is below medium yellow square number three. Block B contains a medium blue square and one medium black square. The medium blue square is touching the bottom edge of this block. This shape is below the medium black square.
|
Which object is below a medium yellow square? the medium black square or the medium blue square that is touching the bottom edge of a block?
|
Both of them
|
[
"The medium black square ",
"The medium blue square that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
Mrs. Hunt comes back from work. She tells Mr. Hunt about a nice dress. "I see it in the shop every day," she says "and..."
"And you want to buy it?" says Mr. Hunt. "How much is it?"
"Two hundred and sixty dollars."
"Wow, two hundred and sixty dollars for a dress? That's too much!"
But every evening when he comes back, Mrs. Hunt only speaks about the dress, so at last he says, "Oh, buy the dress! Here is the money!" She is very happy.
But the next evening, when Mr. Hunt wants to have a look at the nice dress, Mrs. Hunt says "I don't want to buy it."
"Why not?" he asks.
"Well, it's still in the window of the shop after a week. So I think no one wants this dress. And I don't want it, either."
|
Which of the following is TRUE?
A] Many other people see the dress in the shop.
B] Mr. Hunt doesn't let his wife buy the dress.
C] Mrs. Hunt doesn't see one dress in the shop, but two.
D] Mr. and Mrs. Hunt come back together every day.
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
|
There are three blocks, called AAA, BBB and CCC. Block AAA contains a big blue triangle. Block BBB is to the south of and in front of this block. A medium yellow triangle is within this block. Block BBB is behind and away from block CCC. Block CCC with a big blue triangle is south of this block. This block covers a big black square.
|
Is a big blue triangle to the north of a block?
- No
- Yes
|
Yes
|
[
"No"
] |
spartun
|
Y is on the same horizontal plane directly left to H. A is to the right of B and is on the same horizontal plane. D is positioned above B and to the left. V is on the right side to Y. V is at the bottom of D vertically.
|
What is the relation of the agent Y to the agent D?
a. lower-left
b. upper-right
c. above
d. left
e. lower-right
f. right
g. upper-left
h. overlap
i. below
|
a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
] |
stepgame
|
A little grey object is inside a block called HHH. Block HHH have a medium grey pentagon and a medium red star. This block covers a medium grey star. The medium grey pentagon is near to the medium grey star. West of the medium red star is the little object. Another block named LLL with a large grey pentagon touches block HHH. A large grey hexagon and a medium grey hexagon are covered by this block. Block LLL covers a medium red hexagon. The large grey hexagon are east of the medium grey hexagon and the large grey pentagon. The medium grey hexagon is south of and to the west of the large grey pentagon. The medium red hexagon is to the east of the thing which was to the east of the medium grey hexagon.
|
What is the position of the medium grey star regarding the medium grey pentagon?
A. front
B. above
C. near
D. dc
E. behind
F. tpp
G. ntpp
|
C
|
[
"A",
"B",
"D",
"E",
"F",
"G"
] |
spartun
|
In the early days of the Internet, the idea that it represented an entirely new and separate field distinct from the real world was seized upon by both supporters and critics of the new technology.Supporters liked the idea that the virtual world was a placeless datasphere, liberated from constraints and restrictions of the real world, and an opportunity for a fresh start.For instance, John Perry Barlow, an internet activist, issued the "Declaration of the Independence of Cyberspace" in February 1996.He thundered, "Governments of the industrial world, I come from cyberspace, the new home of mind.Cyberspace does not lie within your borders.We are creating a world that all may enter without privilege or prejudice accorded by race, economic power, military force, or station of birth.
Where Mr.Barlow found the separation between the real and virtual worlds exciting, however, critics regarded it as a cause for concern.They worried that people were spending too much time online, communicating with people they had never even met in person in chat rooms, virtual game worlds and, more recently, on social - networking sites such as MySpace and Facebook.A study carried out by the Stanford Institute for the Quantitative Study of Society in 2000, for example, found that heavy internet users spent less time talking to friends and family, and warned that the Internet could be "the ultimate isolating( ) technology".
Both groups were wrong, of course.The Internet has not turned out to be a thing apart.Unpleasant aspects of the real world, such as taxes, crime and cheating are now characteristics of the virtual world, too.C'amers who make real money selling swords, gold and other things in virtual game worlds may now find that the tax man wants to know about it.Designers of virtual objects in Second Life, an online virtual world, are seeking to real -world lawsuits in order to protect their intellectual property.
At the same time, however, some of the most exciting uses of the Internet rely on combining it with the real world.Social networking allows people to stay in touch with their friends online, and plan social activities in the real world.The distinction between online and offline chatters does not matter any more.
All these approaches treat the Internet as an extension or an attachment to the physical world, not a separate space.Rather than seeing the real and virtual fields as distinct and conflicting, in short, it makes sense to see them as complementary and connected.
|
From the passage we can conclude that the author _ .
A] argues that real and virtual worlds are not consistent
B] believes the real and virtual worlds rely on each other
C] agrees with both supporters and critics of the Internet
D] opposes the combination of the Internet and the physical world
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
|
A yellow apple is covered by a box called one. A box called two exists. Box two covers another box called three with a medium green apple. Disconnected from box one is box three. Over and to the left of this box is box one. A medium orange apple is inside box three. Box three covers another medium orange apple.
|
Are all boxes to the left of all medium orange apples?
1: Yes
2: No
|
2
|
[
"1"
] |
spartun
|
Sarah didn't think that they deserved division. She spend a lot of effort doing what to them?
* Multiplication
* Putting together
* Times
* Subtraction
* Multiply
|
Putting together
|
[
"Multiplication",
"Times",
"Subtraction",
"Multiply"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
So I had my annual last week ... and my ekg came back " funny " . My doc has a REALLY old machine so I figured it was their machine and nothing to worry about , but " better to be safe then sorry " means I got to go to the cardiologist ( joy of joys)Turns out my ekg is just funny ( it likes to laugh and have a good time ) . Basically I ' m supposed to have a small up blip and then a deep dip . But mine does n't have the blip part .
|
What part of my body may not be working right ?
A. My heart
B. My kidneys
C. My lungs
D. My intestines
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
cosmos
|
Most people who move to a foreign country may experience a period of time when they have a lot of stress in the new culture. This feeling is often called "culture shock" and it is important to learn how to deal with culture shock. First of all, you should know that everyone in a new situation will go through some form of culture shock. There are four general stages of cultural adjustment .
The first stage is usually referred to as the honeymoon stage. Upon arriving in a new environment, you'll be interested in the new culture. Everything will seem exciting, and everyone will seem friendly and helpful.
The second stage is called the withdrawal stage. The excitement that you felt before changes to frustration as you find it difficult to deal with new problems. The language is hard to learn; friends are hard to make; simple things like shopping and going to the bank are challenges. It is at this stage that you are likely to feel anxious and homesick.
If you are one of those who manage to stick it out , you will enter the third stage---- the recovery stage. At this point, you'll feel more confident in the new culture. You'll start to understand and accept the way things are done and the way people behave in your new environment.
The last stage is the stability stage---- this is the point when people start to feel at home in the new culture. At this stage, you will behave well in the new culture, and prefer some aspects of the new culture to your own culture.
There is, in a sense, a fifth stage to this process. If you decide to return home after a long period in a new culture, you may experience what is called "reverse culture shock". This means that you may find aspects of your own culture "foreign", because you're so used to the new culture. Reverse culture shock is usually pretty mild and doesn't last for very long.
|
At the stability stage, people usually feel _ .
1] nervous
2] relaxed
3] disappointed
4] lucky
|
2
|
[
"1",
"3",
"4"
] |
race
|
Because of the regulation that "vehicles that have crossed the stop line can continue to pass when the yellow light is on". Therefore, vehicles that have not crossed the stop line cannot continue to pass when the yellow light is on.
|
Which of the following logics differs most from this?
1) Because it is stipulated that "intermittent mental patients should be criminally responsible when they commit crimes when they are mentally normal. " therefore, intermittent mental patients should not be criminally responsible when they commit crimes when they are mentally abnormal.
2) Because it is stipulated that "administrative licenses can be set up in administrative regulations without laws", administrative regulations can not set up administrative licenses.
3) Citizens under 18 years of age and over 70 years of age cannot apply for a small car driver's license because it stipulates that "the age requirement for applying for a small car driver's license is 18 years of age or older and under 70 years of age.
4) Because it is stipulated that "citizens over 18 years of age can conduct civil activities independently". therefore, citizens under 18 years of age cannot conduct civil activities independently.
|
3
|
[
"1",
"2",
"4"
] |
logiqa
|
We have three blocks, A, B and C. Block A is above C. Block C is above B. Block A has one small yellow square. Block B contains a small blue square. To the right of the small blue square there is a small yellow square. Block C has one medium yellow square and a medium yellow triangle. The medium yellow square is near to and below the medium yellow triangle.
|
Which object is below a small yellow square? the medium yellow triangle or the small blue square?
|
Both of them
|
[
"The medium yellow triangle ",
"The small blue square ",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
Two blocks, named HHH and LLL exist. A medium purple object is inside and touching block HHH. Block HHH touches block LLL. A medium red hexagon is inside and touching and another medium red hexagon is within block LLL. Medium red hexagon number one touches medium red hexagon number two and is below another medium red hexagon. Block LLL has medium red hexagon number three. Medium red hexagon number two touches medium red hexagon number three.
|
Does a block cover a medium red thing?
- Yes
- No
|
Yes
|
[
"No"
] |
spartun
|
W: Why are you interested in our company?
M: Your company is world-famous. So, I think there will be better chances for persona development.
W: You're right. Do you think you have the qualifications for this job?
M: Sure. My qualifications meet your job description.
W: But you have no experience for this job.
M: That's true. But I am eager to learn, and also quick at learning.
W: Since you need further training, are you familiar with training salary?
M: No. What is the monthly salary?
W: 800 yuan per month.
M: Do you mind if I give an answer tomorrow?
W: Not at all.
|
Why is the man offered a training salary for a start?
A] Because he doesn't meet the job requirement.
B] Because he has no work experience.
C] Because it's the easiest way to get the job.
|
B
|
[
"A",
"C"
] |
dream
|
Principle: Anyone who has more than one overdue book out on loan from the library at the same time must be fined if some of the overdue books are not children' s books and that person has previously been fined for overdue books. Application: Since three of the books that Kessler currently has out on loan from the library are overdue, Kessler must be fined.
|
Which one of the following, if true, justifies the above application of the principle?
a) None of the books that kessler currently has out on loan from the library is a children's book and in previous years kessler has returned various books late.
b) One of the overdue books that kessler currently has out on loan from the library is a novel for adults, and kessler was fined last year for returning this book late.
c) Some of the books that kessler currently has out on loan from the library are not children's books, and kessler was fined last year for returning a children's book late.
d) Kessler has never before been fined for overdue books, but the three overdue books that kessler currently has out on loan from the library are months overdue.
|
b
|
[
"a",
"c",
"d"
] |
reclor
|
Tools needed to make a wooden wedding ring.
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* A drill, spade bit or hole saw (slightly smaller then your ring finger), dremel, cut-off wheel for dremel, sanding wheel for dremel and a buffing wheel for dremel (optional)..
* A drill package, spade bit or hole saw (slightly smaller then your ring finger), dremel, cut-off wheel for dremel, sanding wheel for dremel and a buffing wheel for dremel (optional)..
|
A drill, spade bit or hole saw (slightly smaller then your ring finger), dremel, cut-off wheel for dremel, sanding wheel for dremel and a buffing wheel for dremel (optional)..
|
[
"A drill package, spade bit or hole saw (slightly smaller then your ring finger), dremel, cut-off wheel for dremel, sanding wheel for dremel and a buffing wheel for dremel (optional).."
] |
piqa
|
L is positioned below C. T is on the same vertical plane directly below U. P and C are both there with the object P above the object C. Q is above T. The object Q is lower and slightly to the right of the object L. P is above and to the right of D. U is to the top-right of M.
|
What is the relation of the agent D to the agent C?
a: left
b: overlap
c: right
d: lower-left
e: above
f: upper-left
g: upper-right
h: lower-right
i: below
|
a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
] |
stepgame
|
Max mixed some orange flavored powder in a glass of water until there it was dissolved. His sister tasted it and it tasted like
* Cola
* Dark chocolate milk
* A citrus fruit
* Lemons and apples
|
A citrus fruit
|
[
"Cola",
"Dark chocolate milk",
"Lemons and apples"
] |
openbookqa
|
|
To protect car side mirror when parking.
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Ensure that the side mirror is pulled into its socket.
* One needs to not let the side mirror bulged outwards.
|
Ensure that the side mirror is pulled into its socket.
|
[
"One needs to not let the side mirror bulged outwards."
] |
piqa
|
Ordering from BookFirst is easy and safe.
SELECTING YOUR BOOKS
When you have found a book you would like to order, just click on Add to Basket and it will be added to your shopping basket. To make it easy to keep track of the books you've selected, My Shopping Basket will display your choices wherever you are on the site. When you're ready to place your order, select View Basket.
VIEW BASKET
This is where you select the postal destination for your order, indicate whether you would like Next Day Delivery in the prefix = st1 /UKand choose gift-wrapping. You can also modify. the contents of your basket by making any changes then selecting Update Basket.
Overseas customers ordering three or more books can also request reduced airmail charges here. When you're happy with the contents of your shopping basket, go to the Secure Checkout.
THE ORDER FORM
After you've completed the order form, you will receive an on-screen acknowledgement. This will be followed by an email confirming the details of your order.
We will then inform you when your order has been sent. If this is your first order, we will also inform you of your personal BookFirst account number.
RETURNING CUSTOMERS
If you have ordered from us before, online, by mail or telephone, you will have already owned a personal account number. You then only need to complete the full order form. Using your account number allows us to find your details from our records (they are not accessible online).
|
We can probably read this advertisement_.
- on the Internet
- in a newspaper
- on television
- in a magazine
|
on television
|
[
"on the Internet",
"in a newspaper",
"in a magazine"
] |
race
|
The plane landed with a gentle stop at the airport in Paris. I looked out of the window and noticed the boiling hot sun was shinning down on the city.
I stepped down the stairs into the luggage room, and my family were practically busy. I walked down to the convey belt and waited for my suitcase to come along. I must wait there for about ten minutes before it actually came, by then my family had signed forms so we could be let into the country properly.
I met up with my dad by the main entrance. My extremely annoying sister Talia was waving at us from the exit of the airport. My dad and I walked over and left the airport.
We walked around for an hour before we actually found our hotel. The French taxi driver had dropped us off at the wrong hotel, and we found out the hotel he had dropped us off about an hour away from where our hotel was. We walked around different streets. We walked into different shops, but they all had the same answer "sorry". My mom was so annoyed that she took about several mouthfuls of her vodka she'd bought at this alcohol shop before.
When we finally made it to the hotel, we checked in and made our way to our rooms. We were on the 17th floor, so the elevator ride up was rather long. I also had to share a room with Talia, which didn't really make my day. Ks5u
I got into my room and sat on my bed. I took my shoes and socks off and rubbed my hurt feet. Could this day get any worse? Well it could. "Let's go," my mom said excitedly. "Go where?" I said unwillingly. "Outside of course, we're in France! I want to taste the snails, the frogs' legs, the ... French wine!" she said.
We stepped out of the hotel entrance and lights came from everywhere. It looked wonderful and a bit like New York, but the building weren't as high and everyone looked so kind.
We walked down to the Eiffel Tower which was amazing, it was beautiful. I know I had to see this again, but maybe when I wasn't so tired. I sat down on the grass, and looked up at the sky, Paris looked wonderful at night, and the stars in the sky added to the effect. I looked back down and someone caught my eye, his face was not very familiar...
|
Why were the author's family especially busy when they got off the plane?
a: Because they looked for their luggage.
b: Because they had to sign forms to enter France properly.
c: Because they went to buy something special.
d: Because they were not familiar with the foreign country and didn't know where to go.
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c
|
[
"a",
"b",
"d"
] |
race
|
Most people call it "body language" -- the clues to the meaning that we get from gesture, facial expressions, posture -- everything that isn't spoken.Experts call it "nonverbal communication," but it means the same thing: a second source of human communication that is often more reliable to understanding what is really going on than the words themselves.
Understanding body language is important to success, whether in the business world or in our personal lives.However, most of our ideas about body language are wrong, according to modern communication research.
There is a belief that people with shifty eyes are probably lying.As Paul Ekman says, "When we asked people how they could tell if someone was lying, too much blinking and shifty eyes were the winners.But sometimes people act like that because they are shy.Liars pretend to be calm in order not to be caught.
Ekman goes on to argue against such a wrong belief.Although this kind of body language is probably an expression of nervousness, it is not always because the person is lying.Shyness can, for example, make people shift their eyes.To understand what someone's behavior means, you have to watch them carefully.
There is also a belief that when meeting someone, the more eye contact , the better.As a result people would like to make initial contact in formal situations, like a job interview, by staring fixedly at the other human.Yet Ekman points out that most of us are comfortable with eye contact lasting a few seconds, but any eye contact that is longer than that can make us nervous. In short, you must carefully consider the speaker and the speaking environment.Experts suggest that unless you know about someone's basic communication style, you will have little hope in understanding their true feelings through body language.In other words, body language carries important but not always true messages.
|
From the passage we can learn that _ .
a) understanding body language is more helpful in business
b) people sometimes blink because of shyness
c) there is no doubt that a liar has shifty eyes
d) eye contact lasting a few seconds can make us nervous
|
b
|
[
"a",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
Books are inexhaustible. Even after reading, it is useless. Many books have no value in reading. If you read an extra book, you will lose the time and energy to read a valuable book.
|
What is the author's point of view?
* Read less and be better
* Choose carefully when reading
* No more reading
* Reading often feels worthless
|
Choose carefully when reading
|
[
"Read less and be better",
"No more reading",
"Reading often feels worthless"
] |
logiqa
|
What can power a light bulb?
* Copper
* Coal
* Cars
* Gas
* Motors
* Heat
* Energy
* Metal
|
Coal
|
[
"Copper",
"Cars",
"Gas",
"Motors",
"Heat",
"Energy",
"Metal"
] |
qasc
|
|
The markets ended to the plus side on a snapback after a very nasty early gap lower . They stabilized and went on a 5-wave rally for the rest of the day . It was a rather choppy move .
|
What are they talking about ?
- The department store
- The supermarket
- The stock market
- None of the above choices .
|
The stock market
|
[
"The department store",
"The supermarket",
"None of the above choices ."
] |
cosmos
|
Want to improve your writing skills? New Writing South is directing the way!
*Towner Writer Squad for kids aged 13-17
Led by comedy and TV writer, Marian Kilpatrick, Towner Writer Squad will meet once a month at the contemporary art museum for 11 months, starting 12 October, 2014.
The FREE squad sessions will include introductions to a wide range of writing styles, from poetry to play writing and lyrics to flash fiction, to support the development of young writers.
Application & Selection
If you would like to apply to be part of the Towner Writer Squad, please send a sample piece of your writing (about 500 words), responding to the title'LUNCH,'with your name, age, address and e-mail address to: [email protected].
Once all applications are in, you will be invited to an open selection event on 17 September,4-5pm, at the gallery of Towner. This will be an informal opportunity to meet the Squad Leader, Squad Associate and other young people.
You will also have a chance to get to know the fantastic gallery space and get a taste of what's to come.
Deadline for applications: 8 September, 2014
For further information go to: facebook.com/towner or towner.org.uk or newwritingsouth.com
Any questions feel free to send your e-mail to Towner Writer Squad Associate: [email protected]
* * * * * * * * *
*Beginner Writing Project for kids aged 10-13
Due to popular demand, a writing project will be started for eager beginners.
Start time: 6 September, 2014
Meet every other Saturday,2-4pm, at the Towner Study Centre.
Study and write at your own pace you do not have to rush as you have a year to go through the project. Practise under the guidance of some experienced writers and teachers who can help you with basic writing skills. Most importantly, build confidence and have fun while writing!
No previous experience or special background is required. Many others have been successful this way. If they can do it, why can't you?
Fee: PS179
For more information go to: newtowner.org.uk or generate.org.uk
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Towner Writer Squad will be started _ .
A) to explore the fantastic gallery space
B) to introduce a contemporary art museum
C) to promote the development of young writers
D) to train comedy and TV writers
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D
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C"
] |
race
|
Lester was walking in the street with two huge and heavy suitcases . A stranger walked up to him and asked ,"Have you got the time ?"
Lester stopped , put down the suitcases and looked at his watch ."It' s five fifteen ,"he said .
"Hey , what a nice watch !"said the stranger .
Lester smiled a little and said ,"Yes , it' s not bad . Look at this ."Then he showed the stranger a time display for the 86 largest cities in the world .
He hit a few buttons and a voice told the time in Chinese . Lester continued ,"Its voice can be set for different languages ."
The stranger seemed very interested in the watch .
"That' s not all ,"said Lester . He then pushed a few more buttons and a small map appeared on the watch ."The map can show where we are ,"explained Lester .
"I want to buy this watch !"said the stranger .
"Oh , no , I' m not selling it . I have spent nearly two years making it ,"said Lester .
"I' ll give you $ 1,000 for it !"
"Oh , no , I' ve already spent more than that ."
"I' ll give you $ 5,000 for it !"
Lester stopped to think . The stranger quickly gave him a check and said ,"$ 5,000 . Here it is ."
Lester finally agreed to sell the watch . When the stranger was going to leave with the watch , Lester pointed to the two huge suitcases and said ,"Hey , wait a minute . Don' t forget your batteries ."
|
Lester stopped in the street because _ .
* he felt very tired
* the suitcases were very heavy
* someone asked him what the time was
* a stranger wanted to buy his watch
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a stranger wanted to buy his watch
|
[
"he felt very tired",
"the suitcases were very heavy",
"someone asked him what the time was"
] |
race
|
J is over there and O is on the right. R is at the 9 o'clock position relative to Q. G is placed in the left direction of R. J is at the 12 o'clock position relative to S. Q is lower right of S.
|
What is the relation of the agent J to the agent R?
- upper-right
- above
- left
- below
- overlap
- right
- lower-right
- upper-left
- lower-left
|
above
|
[
"upper-right",
"left",
"below",
"overlap",
"right",
"lower-right",
"upper-left",
"lower-left"
] |
stepgame
|
They had some unique and interesting things that you just ca n't get at Walmart in Canada . I loved spending time there so I was excited to go back this time . Derek wanted to go to Eddie Bauer but was very disappointed when he found out it had closed . I was mostly interested in buying some books because in Canada they 're much more expensive .
|
What 's true of the books where the writer is writing about ?
1) They are more exciting .
2) They are cheaper .
3) None of the above choices .
4) They are expensive .
|
2
|
[
"1",
"3",
"4"
] |
cosmos
|
"YOUR password has expired ," a message said on my screen, with instructions for changing it. Coming up with a new code doesn't seem like a big deal, unless you work at my company, where we have to change it monthly, using at least one uppercase character, one lowercase character, one symbol, and one number. Oh, the whole password can't be fewer than eight characters. And I can't use any of the same passwords I've used in the past three months.
Suddenly I was furious . What didn't make it any better was that I was deeply depressed after my recent divorce. Disbelief about what she had done to me was all I thought about every day.
I remembered a tip I'd heard from my former boss. He'd said: "I'm going to use a password to change my life."
I couldn't focus on getting things done in my current mood. There were clear signs of what I needed to do to get control of my life again.
My password became the sign. My password reminded me that I shouldn't let myself be a victim of my recent breakup and that I was strong enough to do something about it.
I made my password Forgive@h3r.
I had to type this several times a day. The simple action changed the way I looked at my ex-wife. That constant reminder led me to accept the way things had happened and find a new way of dealing with my depression. As the month wore on, I felt a slow healing begin to happen. By the time my server asked me to reset my password the following month, I felt free.
One month later, my dear Exchange server asked me yet again to reset my password. I thought about the next thing that I had to get done.
My password became Quit@smoking4ever.
I quit smoking overnight.
This password was a painful one to type during that month, but doing it helped me to yell at myself in my mind as I typed that statement. It motivated me to follow my monthly goal.
One month later, my password became Save4trip@thailand.
Guess where I went three months later: Thailand.
Seeing how these reminders helped to achieve my goals kept me motivated and excited. While it's sometimes difficult to come up with your next goal, keeping at it brings great results
|
Which of the following passwords fits the company's requirements?
* Seeme@2
* Stay@4ever
* Dream4future
* Visit$me
|
Visit$me
|
[
"Seeme@2",
"Stay@4ever",
"Dream4future"
] |
race
|
Summer time is a great opportunity for kids to learn how to work and earn a little bit of spending money. If your child needs a summer job, here are a few options to consider:
Lemonade/Cookie Stand
Benefits
Creates a concept of running a business: Your child will be his own boss, set his own price , and run the show. It's a great introduction to running his own business.
Limited Start-Up Costs: The things used to make lemonade are cheap, so your child should be able to get back his investment with a handful of sales.
What Kids Learn About Money: Your child will learn a very valuable lesson about pricing. The price of his lemonade will decide how much he can sell, if he will recover his investment and the amount of profit.
Yard Work
Benefits:
Repeated Customers: If a homeowner needs help raking this year, he'll probably want help again next year. Your child should be able to maintain a regular set of customers after one season.
Safety: Yard work is generally safer than a lawn-mowing job. Without having to operate machines, your child will be much safer.
What Kids Learn About Money: Because of the variability in pay, your child will need to learn how to negotiate a fair price with homeowners if they ask.
Lifeguard
Benefits:
Responsibility: Kids learn a lot about responsibility when lifeguarding. They are within rights to tell whether a certain activity is safe and are allowed to take action as they see fit.
Exercise: Lifeguards need to be proficient at swimming and must exercise to stay in shape.
What Kids Learn About Money: To be a lifeguard, one must be certified. Your child may have to pay for lifeguard training, although some employers provide it on-site.
|
Which is suitable if you want your child to learn communication and negotiation?
- All of the above
- Yard Work
- Lemonade/Cookie Stand
- Lifeguard
|
Yard Work
|
[
"All of the above",
"Lemonade/Cookie Stand",
"Lifeguard"
] |
race
|
SEOUL — The recent U.S. missile strikes against Syria could increase pressure on North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons, or reinforce in Pyongyang the need for nuclear deterrence.
The United States, France and Britain fired 105 missiles at three Syrian chemical weapons facilities on Saturday, in response to an alleged Syrian chemical weapons attack in the city of Douma that killed at least 40 people and wounded or sickened hundreds of others. The Syrian government has repeatedly denied any use of banned weapons.
The combined military strike on Syria comes as the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump and the government of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un are preparing for an expected summit in late May or early June to discuss dismantling the North’s nuclear program in exchange for security guarantees.
Trump’s willingness to use force against Syria can be seen to reinforce his “maximum pressure” campaign message, that in addition to imposing tough sanctions banning most North Korean exports, the U.S. would take military action, if necessary, to force Kim to terminate his nuclear program and end the continued development of a nuclear armed intercontinental ballistic missile that can reach the U.S. mainland.
Calling the U.S. attack on Syria “a warning for Pyongyang,” the South Korean newspaper the Korea Joongang Daily, in an editorial on Monday said, “If Kim wants to be free from the fear of a potential raid, then he must be willing to denuclearize.”
From this perspective the U.S. show of force in Syria will increase pressure on the leadership in North Korea to offer meaningful nuclear concessions at the Trump-Kim summit.
“Unless it abandons at least part of its nuclear and missile capabilities then the Trump administration will not be satisfied,” said Bong Young-shik, a political analyst with the Yonsei University Institute for North Korean Studies in Seoul
However the U.S. military strike on Syria could also reinforce concerns in North Korea that giving up its nuclear deterrent would make the country more vulnerable to a similar attack.
“If it thinks that its regime is not guaranteed, it will keep the nuclear program,” said Kim Hyun-wook, a professor of American studies at the Korea National Diplomatic Academy in Seoul.
|
Why would the attack send a message to North Korea?
|
Donald trump's campaign message about maximum pressure
|
[
"The expected summit in late may or early june",
"The use of banned weapons",
"Not enough information"
] |
quail
|
M: Did you hear about the air crash that occurred in South America recently? It was quite a tragic accident!
W: No, I didn't see anything in the news about it. What happened?
M: A foreign airliner was attempting to land at night in a mountainous area in Argentina and flew into a hill!
W: That sounds really terrible! Did anyone survive?
M: No, everyone aboard, including the crew, was killed instantly.
W: What were the circumstances? Were they bad weather, a fire, or engine failure?
M: Apparently, there were some low clouds in the area, but mostly it was just miscommunication between the pilots and the traffic controllers.
W: Weren't they both speaking in English, the official international aviation language?
M: Yes they were, but the transmit ion from poor quality radios was slightly distorted and the accents of the Spanish speaking controllers was so strong that the pilots that the pilots misunderstood a vital instruction.
W: How could a misunderstanding like that cause such a serious accident?
M: The pilots were told to descend to 2-2,000 feet. The instruction actually meant 22,000 feet, but they thought they heard descend 2,000 feet. That's a huge difference, and it should have been confirmed, but it was not. Unfortunately, the terrain of the mountains in Norweija ascends to 2,000 feet.
W: So the pilots did descend to the wrong altitude then, because they were following the air controllers instructions.
M: Sadly enough, yes they did. It was a really bad mistake. Many people died as a result of the simply understanding.
W: Wow, that's a powerful lesson on how important it can be to accurately communicate to each other.
|
How high are the mountains in Norweija?
a: Twenty thousand feet.
b: Two thousand feet.
c: Twelve thousand feet.
|
b
|
[
"a",
"c"
] |
dream
|
Only when the society is stable can the economy develop. Only when the economy is developed can the people's living standards improve. Without the fair distribution of wealth, the society will not be stable.
|
If the above statement is true, all of the following are true, except which one?
- Only with social stability can people's living standards improve
- If people's living standards have not improved, the economy has not developed
- If people's living standards improve, then society must be stable
- If wealth can be distributed equitably, people's living standards will improve
|
If people's living standards have not improved, the economy has not developed
|
[
"Only with social stability can people's living standards improve",
"If people's living standards improve, then society must be stable",
"If wealth can be distributed equitably, people's living standards will improve"
] |
logiqa
|
There are two blocks, A and B. Block A is to the right of B. Block A has a big black square, one big blue circle and a small black circle. There is also one medium blue square in this block. The big blue circle is above the medium blue square. To the left of and below the big shape which is above the medium blue square is the big black square.. The small black circle is to the right of and above the medium blue square. Block B contains one small blue circle and one medium blue triangle. This block also has one big blue circle. The big blue circle is to the left of the small blue circle which is below the medium blue triangle. The medium blue triangle is touching the right edge of this block. Below the medium blue triangle is the big blue circle.
|
Which object is above a medium blue square? the medium triangle that is touching the right edge of a block or the small black circle?
|
The small black circle
|
[
"The medium triangle that is touching the right edge of a block ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
Pictures That Don't Last
"YEARS ago when I was at the Grand Canyon, I remember someone coming up to the canyon's edge, taking a shot with their camera and then walking away, like 'got it - done', barely even glancing at the magnificent scene sprawling in front of them," Linda Henkel, a scientist at Fairfield University, US told Live Science.
Henkel was surprised by how obsessed people are with taking pictures these days - before dinner, during friends' birthday parties, on museum tours and so on.You know people just like that, don't you?
They keep taking pictures because they think that it helps record the moment, but as Henkel's latest study has just found out, this obsession may prevent their brains from remembering what actually happened, reported The Guardian.
In her study, Henkel led a group of college students around a museum and asked them to simply observe 15 objects and to photograph 15 others.The next day the students' memory of the tour was tested, and the results showed that they were less accurate in recognizing the objects and they remembered fewer details about them if they photographed them.
"When people rely on technology to remember for them - counting on the camera to record the event and thus not needing to attend to it fully themselves, it can have a negative effect on how well they remember their experiences," Henkel explained.
But there is also an exception: if students zoomed in to photograph part of an object, their memory actually improved, and those who focused the lens on a specific area could even recall parts that weren't in the frame.
So basically, this study is saying that constantly taking pictures can harm your memory.But shouldn't reviewing pictures we have taken help wake up our memories? This is true, but only if we spend enough time doing it.
"In order to remember, we have to access and interact with the photos, rather than just amassing them," Henkel told The Telegraph.However, previous research has shown that most people never take the time to look over their digital pictures simply because there are too many of them and they aren't usually very organized on their computers.
|
What is the article mainly about?
- How to deal with pictures after taking trips.
- People's obsession with taking pictures and its influence.
- How pictures remind us of our past.
- Some skills to learn for taking pictures.
|
People's obsession with taking pictures and its influence.
|
[
"How to deal with pictures after taking trips.",
"How pictures remind us of our past.",
"Some skills to learn for taking pictures."
] |
race
|
All highly successful salespersons are both well organized and self-motivated, characteristics absent from many salespersons who are not highly successful. Further, although only those who are highly successful are well known among their peers, no salespersons who are self-motivated regret their career choices.
|
If all of the statements above are true, which one of the following must be true?
- All salespersons who are well organized but not highly successful are self-motivated.
- No self-motivated salespersons who are not highly successful are well organized.
- All salespersons who do not regret their career choices are highly successful.
- No salespersons who are well known among their peers regret their career choices.
|
No salespersons who are well known among their peers regret their career choices.
|
[
"All salespersons who are well organized but not highly successful are self-motivated.",
"No self-motivated salespersons who are not highly successful are well organized.",
"All salespersons who do not regret their career choices are highly successful."
] |
reclor
|
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
Mass is a measurement of how much matter something contains.
There are many different units of mass. When you are using customary units, mass may be written with units of ounces, pounds, or tons.
There are 16 ounces in 1 pound and 2,000 pounds in 1 ton.
So, 1 ounce is less than 1 pound and much less than 1 ton.
A slice of bread has a mass of about 1 ounce, while a can of beans has a mass of about 1 pound. A small car has a mass of about 1 ton.
|
Select the best estimate.
What is the mass of a skateboard?
1. 5 pounds
2. 5 tons
3. 5 ounces
|
1
|
[
"2",
"3"
] |
scienceqa
|
a dark-skinned , dark-haired boy wearing a black adidas cap , a white tee-shirt with long sleeves and a sleeveless dark grey pullover is sitting at his desk in a classroom
|
Is the black thing below the desk?
a. Yes
b. No
|
b
|
[
"a"
] |
resq
|
There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. One small yellow square, a big black triangle and one small blue square are in block A. The small yellow square is below the big black triangle and the small blue square. Then, there is block B. It contains one medium yellow square. Finally, to the left of block A we have block C. It is to the left of block B. It contains one small blue square.
|
Which object is to the right of a small blue square? the medium yellow shape or the big triangle?
|
Both of them
|
[
"The medium yellow shape",
"The big triangle ",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
There exists one box called one. This box covers a big orange apple. A small green thing is below a medium yellow watermelon and is to the left of a small yellow watermelon. The small green thing is within box one. The medium thing is inside and touching box one. The small yellow watermelon is inside box one. The big orange apple is below this fruit. This thing is under and to the right of the medium thing. To the right of this thing there is the small yellow watermelon.
|
Are all small yellow watermelons over the orange fruit?
1: Yes
2: No
|
1
|
[
"2"
] |
spartun
|
L is diagonally right and below G.
|
What is the relation of the agent L to the agent G?
1: left
2: lower-left
3: lower-right
4: upper-right
5: overlap
6: above
7: right
8: below
9: upper-left
|
3
|
[
"1",
"2",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7",
"8",
"9"
] |
stepgame
|
Barefoot Traveler is a tour agent that specializes in diving holidays,tailor-made to your own needs.The most popular destinations include Bonaire,Tobago,the Bahamas, Maldives,Oman,Seychelles and Thailand.
Our friendly and knowledgeable staff,who are qualified divers themselves,will be able to advise you on the best destinations for your requirements.
Whether you want to learn to dive,further your diving qualifications,continue to discover the underwater world,or simply relax on the beach,we are here'to help organize your holiday.
We are happy to satisfy single travelers and offer special discounts .
Group discounts are offered to groups of eight or more travelers and tailor-made packages are available for Dive Clubs.
We also offer a series of diving liveaboard choices throughout the Caribbean.Indian Ocean and South East Asia.Liveaboards are very popular scuba diving holidays for those who want to access the best diving sites.
Our barefoot luxury holiday brand is for those trying something a little more special,whether it's your honeymoon,anniversary or simply for more discerning travelers.We have a selection of 4 and 5 star levels which are the best in luxury holidays.
|
What's the author's purpose in writing this passage?
- To introduce the popular destinations.
- To give some advice on diving.
- To attract tourists.
- To teach diving skills.
|
To teach diving skills.
|
[
"To introduce the popular destinations.",
"To give some advice on diving.",
"To attract tourists."
] |
race
|
When my father was getting ready for work, our house was ruled by knocks and words.
He used to come downstairs to breakfast.
The morning paper lay beside his plate. He always read the "Deaths" first, and then he knocked once on the table. One of my sisters brought his toast ,already buttered for him. Usually he said nothing, but once I heard him say, "I love you very much, Edith. I would love you more if you buttered my toast on both sides." He read the paper all through breakfast.
Two knocks on the table meant "I am ready for my tea." If a single knock followed, that meant "More toast, please."
After breakfast he said, "Boots." The paper was spread for him over the back of an armchair. Yesterday's paper was put on the chair for his feet, and his boots were brought to him, freshly cleaned. He read standing, at the same time putting on his boots.
With one boot finished, he said, "Bus." At that point one of the girls went outside to the garden gate and waited there. Her job was to stop the bus when it came. It came early sometimes, and it had to wait for my father.
"Overcoat, hat." One of my sisters had already brushed his overcoat. Now she held it open for him and guided his arms into it. Another girl came with his hat, nicely brushed. "Handkerchief, pipe ." They were brought and put, with his tobacco , into his pockets.
He looked out of the window and said either "Walking stick" or "Umbrella". It was handed to him.
Ready now, he was still reading the paper. He did not put it down until he heard the shout "Bus coming!" Then he kissed my mother and went out. The girls breathed freely.
How lucky a man is to have a wife and five daughters at home!
|
What was the father's favorite?
- Having bread buttered on both sides.
- Reading newspaper.
- Giving instructions.
- Being clean and tidy
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Having bread buttered on both sides.
|
[
"Reading newspaper.",
"Giving instructions.",
"Being clean and tidy"
] |
race
|
Government, planned cities, workers, institutions, technology and record keeping are characteristics of what among human populations?
A] Country
B] Civilization
C] Citizen
D] Canada
E] City
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B
|
[
"A",
"C",
"D",
"E"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
Two boxes, called DDD and EEE exist in the image. Behind and farther from box EEE there is box DDD with a midsize white rectangle. South of and disconnected from this box is box EEE. A tiny white dimond is in box DDD. A tiny white dimond is within box EEE. Box EEE contains a midsize orange oval.
|
Where is the tiny white dimond in EEE relative to the tiny white dimond in DDD?
A] right
B] tppi
C] tpp
D] front
E] below
F] ntppi
G] above
|
E
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"F",
"G"
] |
spartun
|
When my father was dying, I traveled a thousand miles from home to be with him in his last days. It was far more heartbreaking than I'd expected, one of the most difficult and painful times in my life. After he passed away I stayed alone in his apartment. There were so many things to deal with. It all seemed endless. I was lonely. I hated the silence of the apartment.
But one evening the silence was broken: I heard crying outside. I opened the door to find a little cat on the steps. He was thin and poor. He looked the way I felt. I brought him inside and gave him a can of fish. He ate it and then almost immediately fell sound asleep.
The next morning I checked with neighbors and learned that the cat had been abandoned by his owner who's moved out. So the little cat was there all alone, just like I was. As I walked back to the apartment, I tried to figure out what to do with him. Having something else to take care of seemed _ But as soon as I opened the apartment door he came running and jumped into my arms. It was clear from that moment that he had no intention of going anywhere. I started calling him Willis, in honor of my father's best friend.
From then on, things grew easier. With Willis in my lap time seemed to pass much more quickly. When the time finally came for me to return home I had to decide what to do about Willis. There was absolutely no way I would leave without him.
It's now been five years since my father died. Over the years, several people have commented on how nice it was of me to rescue the cat. But I know that we rescued each other. I may have given him a home but he gave me something greater.
|
We can learn form the passage that _ .
a: Willis was named after his previous owner
b: Willis didn't like staying in the apartment
c: the author and Willis were both homeless
d: time passed quickly after the author adopted Willis
|
d
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c"
] |
race
|
The Chinese mainland and Taiwan today extended the number of regular cross-Straits direct passenger flights from 108 to 270 a week.
Six cities, which are Hefei, Harbin, Nanchang, Guiyang, Ningbo and Jinan, are joining another 21 mainland cities in operating direct passenger flights to Taiwan, the Civil Aviation Administration of China (CAAC) said.
The 108 direct passenger flights previously operated were all classed as chartered flights. The new services will contain both regular chartered and scheduled flights.
Among the 27 designated mainland terminals , 25 will launch scheduled direct passenger flights from Monday to Saturday, to Taipei's Taoyuan or Kaohsiung airports.
Scheduled direct _ flights will belaunched between Shanghai, Guangzhou on the mainland and Taoyuan, Kaohsiung, which will bring the total number of weekly chartered and scheduled cargo flights to 28, according to the CAAC.
The mainland and Taiwan began direct air and sea transport links and postal services on Dec 15 last year. Previously, air and sea connections, including mail, were routed through a third location, usually Hong Kong.
On Nov 4 last year, the mainland and Taiwan agreed to regular direct passenger charter flights across the Straits. Before that, flights were only offered on weekends and during the country's four major traditional festivals - the Spring Festival, Tomb-Sweeping Day, Dragon Boat Festival and the Mid-Autumn Festival. (Xinhua Agency)
|
Which description is Not true according to the passage?
* Among the 27 mainland cities, 25 will launch scheduled direct passenger flights.
* Before Nov 4 last year, passengers only obtained flights on weekends and the four major traditional festivals.
* Before this extending there were 108 direct passenger flights a week.
* After January this year, air and sea connections incluing mail, had to be through Hong Kong.
|
Before this extending there were 108 direct passenger flights a week.
|
[
"Among the 27 mainland cities, 25 will launch scheduled direct passenger flights.",
"Before Nov 4 last year, passengers only obtained flights on weekends and the four major traditional festivals.",
"After January this year, air and sea connections incluing mail, had to be through Hong Kong."
] |
race
|
Dear Mom and Dad ,
I'm afraid I have some very bad news for you . I have been very naughty and the school master is very angry with me . She is going to write to you . You must come and take me away from here . She does not want me in the school any longer . The trouble started last night when I was smoking a cigarette in bed . As I was smoking , I heard footsteps coming towards the room .I did not want a teacher to catch me smoking , so I threw the cigarette away . Unfortunately , the cigarette fell into the waste--paper basket . It caught fire .
There was a curtain near the waste --paper basket . It caught fire ,too . Soon the whole room was burning . The master phoned the fire brigade . The school is a long way from the town and before the fire brigade arrived , the whole school was on fire . The master said that the fire was all my fault and I must pay for the damage . She will send you a bill for about a million dollars .
I'm very sorry for this .
Much love
Sarah
|
Why did Sarah write to his parents ?
- He was tired of studying, and wanted to leave school.
- He told his parents what he had done in school.
- He missed them very much for they hadn't seen each other for a long time.
- He thought he was old enough to help them do something.
|
He told his parents what he had done in school.
|
[
"He was tired of studying, and wanted to leave school.",
"He missed them very much for they hadn't seen each other for a long time.",
"He thought he was old enough to help them do something."
] |
race
|
At the beginning of the Qing Dynasty, the dramatist Li Yu was very ill. He did not agree to find a doctor who could cure the disease, but to find a doctor who prescribed a prescription to treat someone who had died. This puzzled his wife and mother. Later, Li Yu said : "Every gentleman who can heal the sick, I will definitely push it when I see a critically ill patient. There is no ability to treat a critically ill patient, and a gentleman who is dying is not afraid of severe death. Although he has died, he has experience. "
|
What doesn't the truth illustrate in this story include?
A. Death and life are opposites and unity. if a doctor wants to save a person in critical condition, he will face two possibilities: death and life.
B. Only a doctor who dares and is good at saving people from "death" is a good doctor, although he sometimes cannot save
C. Can't get full blame for others and don't allow others to fail
D. Every gentleman who can cure a disease is just a quack
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D
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C"
] |
logiqa
|
You wouldn't steal a car. You would never rob a bank or pick someone's pocket. But you may be another kind of thief.
If you have ever bought a disc for 15 yuan or less, then you have helped to rob artists or musicians of their intellectual properly rights .
Last Thursday was World Intellectual Property Day. Activities to tell people about intellectual property rights were held around the country.
Intellectual property includes inventions, literary and artistic works, names, and pictures. They are of little value if they are not read, seen and used.
While the cost of copying discs is very small, authors, singers and actors have to spend a lot of money and time making a new product. That's why they have the right to make money from their work.
So buying pirated music of Jay Chou and Jolin Tsai is like stealing from them, paying them no respect for their hard work.
If Jay Chou cannot make money from his work, he may not make anything else. But those who make pirated goods are becoming rich without doing any hard work.
The authors should ask for a fair price for their work. Earlier this year there was much talk about how much KTV clubs should pay the music companies for using their songs.
The copyright fee also should be fair to the users. That's good for the music's popularity and society as well.
|
What is the author's attitude towards protecting intellectual property rights7
a) He is for it.
b) He doesn't care about it.
c) He is against it.
d) The article doesn't tell us.
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a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
Gallows humor may seem like a mistake, or at least in poor taste. But psychologists say that gallows humor can be an important way to relieve stress."Humor makes you feel in control and it can give you that feeling that everything is okay even when it's not,"says James M.Jones, a psychology professor at the University of Delaware.
Psychologists say that just because you're laughing doesn't mean you're wasting time. Occasional tease among colleagues, particularly if it is associated with the job, can inspire creativity, departmental cohesiveness and performance.
"There are a lot of stresses out there,"says Ed Dunkelblau, a psychologist in Chicago."Gallows humor is a way of making difficult things a little less difficult."
This is as long as the humor is used for the right purpose. The main point of it should be inspiring people--not laughing at them. "Anything that would lift morale in terms of the company would be good humor,"says Thierry Guedj, a professor.
You want to give your employees and co-workers a sense of belonging, so don't make observations that are aggressive. Most obviously, Dr. Guedj says, don't make comments about people's physical appearance or faith. If you have any doubt about its appropriateness, don't go through with it.
Or you can take aim at the person that you know won't be offended : yourself. "If there's going to be a joke or story, it should be you,"Mr Dunkelblau says.
"People with the ability to laugh at themselves can give other people permission to laugh at themselves, too,"Mr Jones says."And if you can laugh at yourself, you feel better about yourself."
|
What is Ed Dunkelblau's attitude towards gallows humor?
A) Uncertain.
B) Positive.
C) Neutral.
D) Negative.
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B
|
[
"A",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
|
A box called DDD have a midsize white rectangle and a midsize green rectangle. The midsize white rectangle touches the midsize green rectangle. A box named EEE exists in the image. Box EEE have a midsize white rectangle and a midsize green rectangle. Another midsize white rectangle is inside and a midsize orange rectangle is covered by this box. Midsize white rectangle number one is to the north of the midsize orange rectangle. The midsize green rectangle is north of this object and is to the south of midsize white rectangle number two. The midsize orange rectangle touches midsize white rectangle number one.
|
Is a midsize white rectangle in all boxes?
* Yes
* No
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No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
spartun
|
To prevent batter from rising and spilling over dish while baking
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
* Use a dish more greased than what is needed.
* Use a dish deeper than what is needed.
|
Use a dish deeper than what is needed.
|
[
"Use a dish more greased than what is needed."
] |
piqa
|
In a study of patients who enrolled at a sleep clinic because of insomnia, those who inhaled the scent of peppermint before going to bed were more likely to have difficulty falling asleep than were patients who inhaled the scent of bitter orange. Since it is known that inhaling bitter orange does not help people fall asleep more easily, this study shows that inhaling the scent of peppermint makes insomnia worse.
|
Which one of the following, if true, most seriously weakens the argument above?
a] Some of the patients who enrolled in the sleep clinic also had difficulty staying asleep once they fell asleep.
b] Several studies have revealed that in many cases inhaling certain pleasant scents can dramatically affect the degree to which a patient suffers from insomnia.
c] Because the scents of peppermint and bitter orange are each very distinctive, it was not possible to prevent the patients from knowing that they were undergoing some sort of study of the effects of inhaling various scents.
d] The patients who inhaled the scent of bitter orange were, on average, suffering from milder cases of insomnia than were the patients who inhaled the scent of peppermint.
|
d
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c"
] |
reclor
|
We have two blocks. We call them A and B. Block A is above B. Block A contains three small black squares. Small black square number one is above and near to small black square number two which is near to small black square number three. Block B contains a medium blue square and a small blue triangle. The medium blue square is touching the bottom edge of this block. This object is to the left of and below the small blue triangle.
|
Which object is below a small black square? the medium object that is touching the bottom edge of a block or the small triangle?
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Both of them
|
[
"The medium object that is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"The small triangle ",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
Archaeologists have researched human bones unearthed from the Andes region between 900 and 2800 years ago. Some chemical isotopes extracted from it reflect that people there mostly ate corn. "Corn culture" drove the Andes The population of the region grew. Several large-scale wars at the time were also related to the scarcity of soil suitable for planting corn. The war led to the continuous transformation and development of the social system. Therefore they concluded that "agriculture promoted the development of the ancient Andean society".
|
Which of the following, if true, would most challenge the above conclusion?
- The inca civilization of the andean region experienced several major social changes as early as 2800 years ago.
- The humans in the andean region predominantly fished along the coast before 3,600, and gradually migrated inland until about 2800.
- Other chemical isotopes extracted from human bones reflect that people also consumed potatoes and beans at the time
- The social system of the andean region has a central government and local governments, and then it generates a variety of social forms
|
The inca civilization of the andean region experienced several major social changes as early as 2800 years ago.
|
[
"The humans in the andean region predominantly fished along the coast before 3,600, and gradually migrated inland until about 2800.",
"Other chemical isotopes extracted from human bones reflect that people also consumed potatoes and beans at the time",
"The social system of the andean region has a central government and local governments, and then it generates a variety of social forms"
] |
logiqa
|
Australia's Northern Territory became the first legal authority in the world to perform euthanasia --that's to say, doctors are permitted to take the lives of incurably ill patients who wish to die. Word that the law was passed by the vote of 15 to 10 immediately flashed on the Internet and was picked up by John, the director of the Right to Die Society of Canada, who posted it on the group's homepage online, saying, "This isn't merely something that happened in Australia. It's world history."
The NT Rights of the Terminally Ill Law has left physicians and citizens trying to deal with its moral and practical influence. Some have breathed sighs of relief; but others, including churches, right to life groups and the Australian Medical Association, bitterly attacked the law. But the tide is unlikely to turn back. In Australia--where an aging population, life-extending technology and changing community attitudes have all played their part--other states are going to consider making a similar law. In the U. S. and Canada, where the right to die movement is gathering strength, _ .
Under the new Northern Territory law, an adult patient can request death--probably by a deadly injection or pill--to end suffering. The patient must be diagnosed as incurably ill by two doctors. After a "cooling off" period of seven days, the patient can sign a certificate of request. After 48 hours the wish for death can be met. For Lloyd, a 54-year-old Darwin resident suffering from lung cancer, the NT Rights of Terminally Ill Law means he can get on with living without the disturbing fear of his suffering: a terrifying death from his breathing condition. "I' m not afraid of dying from a spiritual point of view, but what I was afraid of was how I'd go, because I've watched people die in the hospital fighting for oxygen and clawing at their masks," he says.
|
Which is NOT the reason for Australia to become the first country to pass the law of euthanasia?
1: Australia has advanced technology of extending life.
2: Australians find it easy to deal with the moral and practical influence.
3: Australia is faced with a growing ageing population.
4: Australians realize suffering from a terrible disease is worse than death.
|
4
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3"
] |
race
|
A medium yellow square is inside and touching and another medium yellow square is inside a block called AAA. Medium yellow square number two touches medium yellow square number one.
|
Do all blocks have medium yellow square number two?
A: Yes
B: No
|
A
|
[
"B"
] |
spartun
|
There are two blocks. We call them A and B. Block A is to the right of B. Block A contains three medium yellow squares. Medium yellow square number one is below medium yellow square number three and a medium black square. Below the medium black square there is medium yellow square number two. This shape is below medium yellow square number three. Medium yellow square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. Below medium yellow square number three there is the medium black square. Block B has a medium yellow square.
|
Which object is to the right of a medium yellow square? the shape which is touching the bottom edge of a block or medium yellow square number two?
|
Both of them
|
[
"The shape which is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"Medium yellow square number two",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
A box called one has a small yellow apple. This box has another box called two. Box two covers a big green melon.
|
Is the big green melon in any box?
A: Yes
B: No
|
A
|
[
"B"
] |
spartun
|
One block called AAA exists in the image. A medium blue square is within and another medium blue square is covered by block AAA. Block AAA has a medium yellow square which is over and touches medium blue square number one. Above and touches medium blue square number two is medium blue square number one.
|
Are all medium yellow squares above medium blue square number two?
* Yes
* No
|
Yes
|
[
"No"
] |
spartun
|
To help relieve a headache without taking pain medicine.
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
1: Submerge your feet and hands in boiling water and put a bag of thawed peas on the back of your head. the heat on your extremities pulls the blood from your head relieving your head pains.
2: Submerge your feet and hands in hot water and put a bag of frozen peas on the back of your head. the heat on your extremities pulls the blood from your head relieving your head pains.
|
2
|
[
"1"
] |
piqa
|
Before you argue with your boss, check with the boss's secretary to determine his mood. If he ate nails for breakfast, it is not a good idea to ask him for something. Even without the boss's secretary, there are keys to timing: don't approach the boss when he's on deadline; don't go in right before lunch, when he is apt to be distracted and rushed; don't go in just before or after he has taken a vacation.
If you're mad, that will only make your boss mad. Calm down first. And don't let a particular concern open the floodgates for all your accumulated frustration. The boss will feel that you think negatively about the company and it is hopeless trying to change your mind. Then, maybe he will dismiss you.
Terrible disputes can result when neither the employer nor the employee knows what is the problem the other wants to discuss. Sometimes the fight will go away when the issues are made clear. The employee has to get his point across clearly in order to make the boss understand it.
Your boss has enough on his mind without your adding more. If you can't put forward an immediate solution, at least suggest how to approach the problem. People who frequently present problems without solutions to their boss may soon find they can't get past the secretary.
To deal effectively with a boss, it's important to consider his goals and pressures. If you can put yourself in the position of being a partner to the boss, then he will be naturally more inclined to work with you to achieve your goals.
|
If you want to ask the boss for anything, it is important to find out first _ .
a) whether he is on deadline.
b) whether he had taken a vacation.
c) how he is feeling.
d) whether the boss had breakfast.
|
a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
From my father I have learned a lot. And I'm very thankful to him. I remember when I was a child my father always got up very early, quietly putting on his clothes and going off to work. To arrive in time to open his tiny store at 8:30, he needed to leave our apartment at 6:30. After all, he had to take a bus and then the subway. The last journey was a long walk through a neighborhood much of which was full of the smell of rubbish. I learned: it is very important to work. No excuse.
When I was 12, I would, on some Saturdays, go to my father's store to help out. After helping set up the outside clothing display, for the rest of the day, I'd watch to make sure no one stole anything. When I noticed someone looking unusual or strange, I would look the person in the eye, smile and say, "May I help you?" Usually that worked, but sometimes, someone would run off with something. The first time, I ran after the thief but my father shouted, "Martin, stop! There is no need to do that." It's true that safety is more important than money.
After 10 years of hard work, he saved up enough money to buy his first car, a cheap one--he wouldn't buy one until he could afford to pay for it without borrowing money. I learned: buy only what you can afford. Buying necessary food and clothing won't make us go in debt . The unnecessary things won't give us happiness, which comes from achievement only.
|
Which of the following is NOT true according to the passage?
1. The author thanked his father a lot.
2. The author's father worked very hard.
3. The author ran after thieves many times.
4. The author's father made some money.
|
1
|
[
"2",
"3",
"4"
] |
race
|
How to make a grilled cheese sandwich.
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
- Butter 2 pieces of bread, lay one butter side down into warmed skillet, top with cheese and last piece of bread butter side up. flip when the underside starts turning golden color. cook same on opposite side. remove from skillet and enjoy.
- Butter 2 pieces of bread, lay one butter side down into warmed skillet, top with cheese and last piece of bread butter side up. flip when the underside starts turning golden color. cook same on opposite side. remove from skillet and hold under water to cool. .
|
Butter 2 pieces of bread, lay one butter side down into warmed skillet, top with cheese and last piece of bread butter side up. flip when the underside starts turning golden color. cook same on opposite side. remove from skillet and enjoy.
|
[
"Butter 2 pieces of bread, lay one butter side down into warmed skillet, top with cheese and last piece of bread butter side up. flip when the underside starts turning golden color. cook same on opposite side. remove from skillet and hold under water to cool. ."
] |
piqa
|
Figures of speech are words or phrases that use language in a nonliteral or unusual way. They can make writing more expressive.
Alliteration is the repetition of sounds at the beginning of nearby words.
What a lucky little lady you are!
An allusion is a brief reference to something or someone well known, often from history or literature.
"I'd better get home before I turn into a pumpkin!" Lila remarked.
An idiom is an expression that cannot be understood literally. Its meaning must be learned.
The assignment was a piece of cake.
A simile uses like or as to compare two things that are not actually alike.
The cat's fur was as dark as the night.
A metaphor compares two things that are not actually alike without using like or as.
The snow formed a blanket over the town.
Onomatopoeia involves using a word that expresses a sound.
The scrambled eggs hit the floor with a splat.
Personification is giving human characteristics to nonhuman things.
The trees danced in the wind.
A pun involves using a word or phrase in a humorous way that suggests more than one meaning.
A great new broom is sweeping the nation.
Verbal irony involves saying one thing but implying something very different. People often use verbal irony when they are being sarcastic.
Olivia seems thrilled that her car keeps breaking down.
Each breakdown is as enjoyable as a punch to the face.
|
Which figure of speech is used in this text?
"Your new hairstyle is so boring!" Eric remarked when his sister showed up with a pink-and-blue mohawk.
A) Verbal irony
B) Simile
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A
|
[
"B"
] |
scienceqa
|
This person has lots of friends what do they rank high in?
A: Busy
B: Accomplish goals
C: Get laid
D: Compliments
E: Popularity
|
E
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
What is something not optional, that I have to do?
- Obligatory
- Mandatory
- Required
- Selective
- Compulsory
|
Obligatory
|
[
"Mandatory",
"Required",
"Selective",
"Compulsory"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
Three boxes, called DDD, EEE and JJJ exist. Box DDD have a midsize green rectangle and a midsize orange rectangle. The midsize green rectangle is south of the midsize orange rectangle. Box DDD covers another midsize orange rectangle. Box EEE contains this box. Box DDD contains box JJJ. Box JJJ have a midsize white rectangle and a midsize green rectangle. Another midsize green rectangle are north of midsize green rectangle number one and another midsize white rectangle.South of and touches midsize white rectangle number one is this thing. Midsize green rectangle number two is in box JJJ. Midsize white rectangle number two is inside and touching this box.
|
Is a midsize green rectangle south of all midsize white rectangles?
1] No
2] Yes
|
1
|
[
"2"
] |
spartun
|
He did n't sleep , hell , he rarely slept . He had drank so much that the alcohol caused him to blank out in his mind . He was comatose .
|
What is the reason for the man 's unresponsiveness ?
- The man is stubborn .
- The man is under the influence .
- None of the above choices .
- The man is passive aggressive .
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The man is under the influence .
|
[
"The man is stubborn .",
"None of the above choices .",
"The man is passive aggressive ."
] |
cosmos
|
Knowing how to communicate well needs very personal attention between you and another human being. Is there a better way to learn how to communicate effectively? Yes, there is. Please follow the 3 basic steps below.
1. Relax and Breathe.
Whether it's a business meeting or the first date, the first thing you must do in order to communicate is to relax. When you relax you are in control. You control your reactions and your reactions do not control you. Breathing is central to relaxation. Take a few deep breaths and your body will begin to be more at ease. This will help you apply what you already know about how to communicate well.
2. Think and you will be prepared.
Have you ever heard the old saying, "think before you speak"? Well, it is true. By thinking ahead about how the conversation might flow, you will be better prepared, more at ease and more confident.
3. Follow the flow of the conversation.
If you are uncomfortable, being silent will only make it worse and make the other person uncomfortable as well. So when all else fails, follow through with small talk until a common topic appears.
A good way to keep a conversation going is to ask the other person questions. People love to talk about themselves and if you do this they will think very highly of you.
. If you make an effort, you will succeed.
|
If you feel uncomfortable, you'd better _ .
a) talk small things until you find a topic you both like
b) ask questions which you are interested in
c) speak freely so as to run across the topic you like
d) keep silence in order to give the chance of speaking to others
|
b
|
[
"a",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
How do you make chocolate ganache for macarons?
a: Place a bar of chocolate in a bowl and microwave for 1 min, stirring halfway through. add cold milk and stir well.
b: Finely chop the chocolate into a bowl then pour hot heavy cream over it. let sit for 2 mins then stir til well combined.
|
b
|
[
"a"
] |
piqa
|
|
Genes are altered for what to occur?
1. Leptospirosis
2. Resistance
3. Quality
4. Plants growth
5. Friendship
6. Proteins
7. Evolution
8. Allow growth
|
7
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"8"
] |
qasc
|
|
James installed his new curtains to keep the light from shinning on his television. Where is James probably hanging his curtains?
* Show
* Grocery store
* Department store
* House
* Theater
|
House
|
[
"Show",
"Grocery store",
"Department store",
"Theater"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
Three blocks, called AAA, BBB and CCC exist. Block AAA has a medium yellow square. Behind and south of this block there is block BBB with a medium yellow square. Disconnected from this block is block AAA. Block BBB covers a medium black square. To the south of this block is block CCC with a medium blue square and a medium black square.
|
Is a medium object behind any shape?
* No
* Yes
|
Yes
|
[
"No"
] |
spartun
|
what is used to make an animal realize that it needs to replenish from a natural drinkable source
a: Spring
b: Excretion
c: Blood
d: Pain
e: Thirst
f: Tiredness
g: Hunger
h: Rain
|
e
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d",
"f",
"g",
"h"
] |
qasc
|
|
Yesterday was no exception . When I arrived inside the airport in front of the United ticket counter area , the first thing I noticed was that the Premier Executive line was closed off . Normally there are United employees out front directing passengers . This time there were none .
|
What may have happened when the United employees directing passengers were absent
a] None of the above choices .
b] There was a robbery attack
c] The queue were with no orders
d] The plane seized to move
|
c
|
[
"a",
"b",
"d"
] |
cosmos
|
The tax break was created to help island communities survive the problem of mass emigration. The lower sales tax reduced the costs of living on the islands, where everything had to be imported, and it made tourism more affordable. Tourist favorites such as Mykonos fear that losing the tax breaks will make it hard for them to compete with Turkey. But, for Agios Efstratios, it is a far greater problem. “If we have to pay a tax of 23%, I’m sorry to say it but we will all die on the island,” says Kakali. Food and fuel are already more expensive than on the mainland. Even in summer the island has only three shops, two restaurants and not a single official hotel. “This is an expensive island. Everything, even milk or bread, has been bought and sold three or four times before it gets to us and everyone has to take a profit,” said Provatas Costas, a 58-year-old fisherman.
|
According to Kakali, what will happen in Agios Efstratios once the tax break ends?
|
Its residents will have to pay a 23% sales tax
|
[
"23% of the residents will have to pay higher taxes",
"Food and fuel will go from costing less than they do in mainland Greece to costing more",
"The extra government revenue will sponsor tourism on the islan"
] |
onestop
|
Sam was an alcoholic. He was in a car crash two years ago and was injured. Where might he have crashed?
* Bridge
* Park
* Bar
* Prison
* Neighbor's house
|
Bridge
|
[
"Park",
"Bar",
"Prison",
"Neighbor's house"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
London's newest skyscraper is called the Shard and it cost about 430 million pounds to build. At a height of almost 310 metres, it is the tallest building in Europe. The Shard has completely changed the appearance of London. However, not everyone thinks that it is a change for the better.
The Shard was designed by the famous Italian architect Renzo Piano. When he began designing the Shard for London, Piano wanted a very tall building that looked like a spire * He wanted the glass surfaces to reflect the sky and the city. The sides of the building aren't regular. So the building has an unusual shape. It looks like a very thin,sharp piece of broken glass. And that is how the building got the name: the Shard. Piano says that the spire shape of the Shard is part of a great London tradition. The shape reminds him of the spires of the churches of London or the tall masts of the ships that were once on the river Thames.
The Shard has 87 floors. At the top, there is an observatory. At the moment the building is empty, but eventually there will be a five-star hotel. There will also be top quality restaurants, apartments and offices.
Before building work began, a lot of people didn't want the Shard though the plans were approved. Now they are still unhappy about the Shard. Some critics say that such a tall skyscraper might be good in a city like New York, but not in London. They say that the best thing about the Shard is its spire shape. But that is the only thing. There is no decoration, only flat surfaces. The Egyptians did that 4,500 years ago. They also think the Shard is too big for London. It destroys the beauty of the city.
Other critics don't like what the Shard seems to represent. They say that the Shard shows how London is becoming more unequal. Only very rich people can afford to buy the expensive private apartments and stay in the hotel. But the people who live near the Shard are among the poorest in London. So the Shard seems a symbol of the division in society between the very rich and the poor.
The Shard now dominates the London skyline. It is not certain, however, that ordinary London citizens will ever accept it as a valuable addition to the city.
|
The critics who refer to social division think the Shard _ .
* is intended for wealthy people
* is only preferred by the rich
* is far away from the poor area
* is popular only with Londoners
|
is only preferred by the rich
|
[
"is intended for wealthy people",
"is far away from the poor area",
"is popular only with Londoners"
] |
race
|
I had it pretty easy in Atlanta . Dekalb County would come pick up our recycling every week . And they took just about anything recyclable . Here in Macon , our county will only recycle paper , and I have n't bothered to figure out how to get a recycling bin from them .
|
What may be the reason why they have n't gotten a recycling bin ?
- None of the above choices .
- Because they are too lazy .
- Because they do n't have a way to get it .
- Because they really do n't want to recycle .
|
Because they are too lazy .
|
[
"None of the above choices .",
"Because they do n't have a way to get it .",
"Because they really do n't want to recycle ."
] |
cosmos
|
M: What time does the concert begin?
W: At half past eight. There is a quarter of an hour to go.
|
What time is it now?
* 8:15
* 8:45
* 8:30
|
8:15
|
[
"8:45",
"8:30"
] |
dream
|
This week was busier than usual, and I was very tired today. All I wanted to do was to go home and enjoy a bowl of good hot soup.
But when I saw my daughter's car, _ Since his parents separated, I had tried to have my six-year-old grandson spend a few hours with me at least once a week. I had always tried to make it a special time for him. We did many interesting things; Bryan loved all these activities, and so did I. But today I had to give up our evening. I said how tired I was feeling. "Bryan, I'm sorry. Tonight I don't feel like having fun or playing games. We'll have our night together some other time." I saw the sadness in Bryan's eyes. He said, "I like soup, Grandma." I knew he meant "Please don't send me away. Please let me stay." I saw the shadow in Bryan's eyes. Something else was changing. Maybe he thought I wouldn't want to have him come any more -- not tonight, not next week, not ever. Finally, I said OK. I was glad to see his eyes light up. After I put the soup on the stove and turned on the TV, I fell asleep.
When I woke up, there was a coat over my legs, and the soup was gone. Bryan was on the floor, reading a coloring book and watching a television show at the same time. The poor boy must have been so bored ! When he found I was awake, he ran over and gave me a big hug. "I love you, Grandma," he said. "Haven't we had a nice time together?" His big smile and happy eyes told me that this time he meant exactly what he was saying. That was the keyword -- together. We had done nothing exciting or special. But we were together.
|
Why didn't the author want to stay with her grandson that night at first?
- She had to prepare soup for the whole family.
- She was sick and wanted to have a good rest.
- She was too busy and had to work overtime that night.
- She was too tired to have fun or play games with him.
|
She had to prepare soup for the whole family.
|
[
"She was sick and wanted to have a good rest.",
"She was too busy and had to work overtime that night.",
"She was too tired to have fun or play games with him."
] |
race
|
linens
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
a) Serve as bedding on comfortable beds for humans
b) Serve as bedding on tent floors in the great ourdoors for humans
|
a
|
[
"b"
] |
piqa
|
Following a killing, what are the police likely to begin?
a] Man hunt
b] Punishment
c] Going to jail
d] Retribution
e] Investigation
|
e
|
[
"a",
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
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