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Clean the fan blades.
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Which of the following best matches the statement above?
a] Using a qtip, reach through the cage and clean as much of the blade as you can reach. repeat until dust free.
b] Take the cage off the front of the fan, wipe each blade, replace the cage.
|
b
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[
"a"
] |
piqa
|
There exists one block called HHH. This block cover a large grey hexagon and a purple hexagon. A large red hexagon and the purple thing are under a medium pentagon which is inside this block. Under the large red hexagon there is the large grey hexagon. Block HHH has the large red hexagon. The large red hexagon is close to the grey object and is to the right-hand side of the purple shape. The purple hexagon is to the left-hand side of the large grey hexagon. To the right of this object there is the pentagon.
|
Where is the grey shape regarding block?
- tpp
- ntpp
- behind
- front
- far
- dc
- right
|
tpp
|
[
"ntpp",
"behind",
"front",
"far",
"dc",
"right"
] |
spartun
|
Hi, I'm Nick. I am very busy from Monday to Friday. In the morning, I always get up and take a shower at six ten. After half an hour, I have breakfast. After I finish eating, I get dressed and go to school by bike. It takes me about twenty minutes to get to school.
After school, I go to the English club. Because my English is not very good, I join the English club at school. The students in the club get together to practice speaking English at half past five. We can talk in English and we can tell English stories in the club. It is good for us to improve our English.
|
Which is TRUE according to the passage?
* Nick thinks the English club is good.
* Nick's English is good.
* The students in club can't tell English stories.
* It takes Nick about thirty minutes to get to school.
|
It takes Nick about thirty minutes to get to school.
|
[
"Nick thinks the English club is good.",
"Nick's English is good.",
"The students in club can't tell English stories."
] |
race
|
Make lemon water.
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
1: Place two cups of water into a medium mixing bowl. cut a lemon into halves, and using a lemon juicer squeeze the juice into the water.
2: Place two cups of water into a medium mixing bowl. cut a lemon into halves, and using a lemon juicer squeeze the juice onto the table.
|
1
|
[
"2"
] |
piqa
|
Billy went away because his parents were fighting and he didn't want to stay where?
- Home team
- Present
- At home
- Come back
- Charming
|
At home
|
[
"Home team",
"Present",
"Come back",
"Charming"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
Two boxes, named DDD and EEE exist. Behind, disconnected from and farther from box DDD is box EEE. Box DDD contains a midsize white dimond and covers a large green dimond. A midsize orange rectangle and a midsize white rectangle are covered by this box. The midsize white rectangle is behind the midsize orange rectangle. Behind the large green dimond there is the midsize orange rectangle. A tiny white oval is inside and touching and a tiny white rectangle is in box EEE. Box EEE contains a large white rectangle.
|
What is the position of the midsize white rectangle relative to the large green dimond?
A: tppi
B: ec
C: dc
D: right
E: left
F: behind
G: front
|
F
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D",
"E",
"G"
] |
spartun
|
There exist three boxes, called one, two and three. A medium yellow apple is in box one. Box one is above and box two contains box three. Disconnected from and to the right-hand side of box one there is box three. Two medium yellow apples are in this box. Medium yellow apple number two touches medium yellow apple number one. A medium green apple is inside and touching box three.
|
Does any yellow fruit touch medium yellow apple number two?
- No
- Yes
|
Yes
|
[
"No"
] |
spartun
|
A young boy recently received an unexpected message in the mail from his father Joseph, who died two years ago.
Rowan's dad was a hardworking man who wanted to give his son the best life he could. It was why Rowan's mother, Julie Van Stone, said Joseph joined the Navy and went to MIT to get two masters degrees.
While at school in Boston, he would often write to Rowan. Even when he left school and was driving back to Colorado, he would send postcards from each state he stopped in. Those postcards were sent in 2007. "I remember him saying he had sent 5 or 6, and I only got 3 or 4 in the mail. But I never thought anything of it," Van Stone said.
Those postcards and pictures are priceless memories for Van Stone and her son, especially after Joseph passed away from a rare brain disease. Rowan never had a chance to say goodbye. But, on Saturday, just days before the two-year anniversary of Joseph's death, a postcard arrived in the mail. It arrived March 11, 2015. The message read: "Hello from Pennsylvania. I love you, and I miss you so much. See you soon. Love, Daddy."
Neither he nor his mother knows how it happened, and they may never know. But, they have their own ideas why. "I feel like that was the final goodbye that he didn't get to say," Van Stone said. Van Stone says Joseph's last words to her before he died were: "Everything is a circle. We will see each other again. All that matters is love."
|
What did Rowan's dad do to give his son the best life?
- He became a soldier in Navy.
- He kept writing to his son.
- He got many masters degrees.
- He bought many for Julie.
|
He kept writing to his son.
|
[
"He became a soldier in Navy.",
"He got many masters degrees.",
"He bought many for Julie."
] |
race
|
A block named HHH has a medium purple hexagon. A medium red shape is under another medium purple hexagon. Over and touches medium purple hexagon number one is this thing. The medium red shape is in block HHH. Medium purple hexagon number two is inside block HHH. Another medium purple hexagon is covered by block HHH. This shape is below the red thing. This object is below and medium purple hexagon number two is above medium purple hexagon number one.
|
Is any medium purple hexagon over a medium hexagon?
a) No
b) Yes
|
b
|
[
"a"
] |
spartun
|
Sycamores have the worlds largest
A. Trunk
B. Friends
C. Leaves
D. Location
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
openbookqa
|
|
Everyone . Everyone . All of the girls are fascinated by her and want to be her friend because she came from PHOENIX ! All of the boys want to date her and hang out with her and carry her books because Bella is beautiful ... and apparently no one noticed this in her old city , but everyone in Forks thinks that Bella is GORGEOUS LIKE ANGELINA JOLIE !
|
Why do so many think highly of Bella 's look ?
- They feel she looks like an adonis .
- They feel she looks like a famous person .
- They feel she looks like a TV star .
- They feel she looks like a model .
|
They feel she looks like a famous person .
|
[
"They feel she looks like an adonis .",
"They feel she looks like a TV star .",
"They feel she looks like a model ."
] |
cosmos
|
Mrs Green is going to give a birthday party for Mary . Mary is her daughter . Mary will be thirteen years old . A lot of Mary's friends are going to the party . There are going to be twenty girls at the party . Mrs Green are getting ready for the party . Mrs White is helping her . " That's a pretty ( ) cake , " Mrs White says to Mrs Green . " Thank you very much ." Mrs Green is going shopping now . She's buying fruit for the party . She buys a lot of oranges ,apples and bananas . Then she goes home . It's three o'clock in the afternoon . Everything is ready . Now the first girl is arriving . The party is going to start .
|
What is Mrs Green buying for the party ?
A) Oranges
B) Apples
C) Bananas
D) All of above
|
D
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C"
] |
race
|
British celebrity plastic surgery addict , Leslie Ash , has received what ever plastic surgery addict like herself dreams of - an endless stream of cash . Leslie caught an infection while being treated for a fall in a hospital , sued the health system ( called NHS in Great Britain ) , and received the largest malpractice settlement ever , $ 10 million dollars ( approximately $ 5 million British pounds ) . In 2003 , Leslie had lip implants which went terribly wrong . She was allergic to them and they swelled , making her lips look cartoonish .
|
What will Leslie most likely use the money for ?
a) She will use the money to educate doctors on better practices .
b) None of the above choices .
c) She will use it to continue her obsession with her appearance .
d) She will donate a large amount to charity against malpractice .
|
c
|
[
"a",
"b",
"d"
] |
cosmos
|
Last fall,beekeepers from states with warm climates began to report a sudden loss of honey bees.Losses were reported in twentyfour states and spread to Canada.Today,some beekeepers say thirty percent to ninety percent of their honey bees are gone.Food price could go up as a result.And some beekeeping businesses have failed.
Many kinds of plants,trees and grasses need bees to pollinate them.Bees gather nectar from flowers during this process.The liquid gives them food and material to make honey.As the bees land on flowers,their bodies pick up and drop off particles of pollen .Most flowering plants need pollination to reproduce.
Honey bees can die during the winter.But few dead bees have been found this time.Instead,the bees seem to have disappeared.Experts call the condition "colony collapse disorder".
Agriculture Department official Caird Rexroad said the colony collapse disorder threatens about fifteen billion dollars worth of the country's farm economy.Mr.Rexroad commented at a hearing of a House of Representatives agriculture subcommittee.
Mr.Rexroad said the cause of the sudden loss of bees was not clear.The number of honey bees had already fallen before the colony collapse disorder began.
Experts say the varroa mite is at least partly responsible for the earlier decrease in honey bees.The mite is a tiny creature that feeds on honey bees.It may play a part in colony collapse disorder by carrying bee viruses.Or the problem may be caused by other disease and weather conditions.
Diana CoxFoster of Pennsylvania State University is part of the scientific group.Ms.CoxFoster says the nation needs honey bees that can defend themselves better against disease and insects.The recent mapping of most of the honey bees' genes offers the hope of a stronger honey bee some day.
|
The passage is mainly to tell us that _ .
1: the honey bees are important to plants,trees and grasses
2: strong honey bees are in great need in America
3: many Americans are surprised at the loss of honey bees
4: something has happened to American honey bees
|
4
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3"
] |
race
|
Greece is one of the most beautiful countries of the world.Millions of tourist visit this place every year.In Greece the bus is the most convenient and preferred means of traveling.There are intercity buses operated by KTEL that interconnect various cities of Greece,!! and there are international buses operated by OSE that connect Greece to other European cities.
Every tourist must visit Greece at least once in life.This country is really a vacation heaven.It is the perfect blend of history and art with adventure and romance.You car| dive into deep[
blue waters, climb up the mountains or enjoy ancient architecture and history.
Buses in Greece are cheap and very comfortable.All bus stations display schedules of buses on every route.Conductors and drivers are very polite and helpful.Travelers never face any rouble locating and boarding buses to their destinations.Tourists can always ask the conductor to inform them about their stop, so that they can get down at the right stop.Everyone here is more than happy to help tourists.
Athens, me capital of Greece, has three bus terminals .Buses to different parts of Greece leave from different terminals.Air-conditioned express buses also operate between major cities.They are faster and more comfortable than other buses.Tourists can choose guided Greece bus ^our.These tours are the perfect way of exploring this great country. |
Buses in Greece are also a great way of saving _ on the journey.The long-distance bus system is very cheap.Buses save a lot of money to cover long distances, cheaper than taxis or cars. They are also the best means of interacting with local people.You can sit next to a native of Greece and get some information about the place.
|
The company KTEL offers bus services _ .
- to different cities in Greece
- to tourist attractions in Greece
- from Greece to other countries
- from Greece to its bordering countries
|
to different cities in Greece
|
[
"to tourist attractions in Greece",
"from Greece to other countries",
"from Greece to its bordering countries"
] |
race
|
I am John.. I always get up late at the weekend. At about 9:30 am, I have breakfast. After breakfast, I start doing my homework. We have lunch at about 12:00, and then I watch TV or have a rest . I like reading and I often read some interesting books in the afternoon. I like sports, too. Sometimes I play football or basketball with my friends at school. My school is near my home, so I can walk there. Every weekend, my father takes me to a restaurant for a big dinner. I can enjoy lots of nice food. I like my weekend.
|
What time does John have breakfast at the weekend?
- At about 11:30 am.
- At about 8:30 am.
- At about 9:30 am.
- At about 10:30 am.
|
At about 8:30 am.
|
[
"At about 11:30 am.",
"At about 9:30 am.",
"At about 10:30 am."
] |
race
|
There are three blocks, A, B and C. There are two medium blue squares in block A. Medium blue square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. This shape is below medium blue square number two. Then, we have block B which has one medium blue square. Finally, to the left of block B we have block C. It is above block A. It has two medium yellow squares and two other medium black squares. Below medium yellow square number two , medium black square number one and medium black square number two is medium yellow square number one. Below medium yellow square number two and medium black square number two is medium black square number one.
|
Which object is to the left of a medium blue square? medium black square number one or medium black square number two?
|
Both of them
|
[
"Medium black square number one",
"Medium black square number two",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
A box called DDD covers a white rectangle. A midsize oval is above the white thing. Above and close to the white rectangle there is a large green shape. The oval is covered by box DDD. The large green shape is in box DDD. The white thing is in front of and a midsize orange rectangle is below this shape. Over and in front of the large green shape there is the oval. The midsize orange rectangle is inside and touching box DDD. The green thing is in front of this object.
|
Where is the white rectangle regarding box DDD?
a) tpp
b) below
c) po
d) ntpp
e) left
f) above
g) near
|
a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g"
] |
spartun
|
What should you do if you are trapped in your car underwater and can't get out?
- Pull out your car's head rest, strike at side window with the metal spike base.
- Pull out your car's mirror, strike at side window with the metal spike base.
|
Pull out your car's head rest, strike at side window with the metal spike base.
|
[
"Pull out your car's mirror, strike at side window with the metal spike base."
] |
piqa
|
|
What do you like about school?CCAs ! Meeting friends , hanging out in the com lab and music rooms and the like . Some teachers whose lessons are always fun , exploring weird parts of the school and experiencing weird events during supposedly routine event days like sports day and stuff . Playing table soccer , pingpong , sneaking around the school , hiding in the library , joking about everything .
|
What would you do after school ?
A: After school , I would meet up with my friends and hang out
B: After school , I would stay in the class and ask teachers academic questions .
C: After school , I would go out in the fields and play sports like soccer .
D: After school , I would study in the library to review the lessons taught .
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
cosmos
|
When cutting down rain forests, it is important to keep in mind air quality. When too many trees are cut down in a given area, there may be decrease in the air's
* Quality
* Carbon dioxide
* Helium amounts
* Carbin dioyide levels
|
Quality
|
[
"Carbon dioxide",
"Helium amounts",
"Carbin dioyide levels"
] |
openbookqa
|
|
Decomposers are important to the flow of energy in an ecosystem because they
1: Are at the top of every food chain.
2: Eat things other organisms do not eat.
3: Make up a large portion of the top layer of the soil.
4: Break organic material into parts that can be reused.
|
4
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3"
] |
arc
|
|
The smallest animal with a backbone known to science, a fish from the carp family, has been discovered in the peat swamps of Indonesia. Mature females of the fish species Paedocypris reach just 7.9mm in length.
The species was discovered in the highly acidic peat swamps of the Indonesian island of Sumatra by a team led by Ralf Britz, a zoologist at the Natural History Museum in London.
"This is one of the strangest fish that I've seen in my whole career," Dr Britz said. "It's tiny, and it lives in acid. I hope that we'll have time to find out more about them before their habitat disappears completely."
The species lives in dark tea-colored swamp waters, which are 100 times more acidic than rainwater. Although these swamps were once thought to be inhabited by very few animals, recent research has shown that they are home to a highly different range of species that occur nowhere else.
The peat swamps were damaged by forest fires in 1997, and are also threatened by agriculture. The scientists behind the discovery said that several populations of Paedocypris had already been lost.
"Many of the peat swamps we surveyed throughout South-East Asia no longer exist," Dr Britz said. "Populations of all the miniature fish of peat swamps have decreased or disappeared."
Details of the discovery are published today in the journal Proceedings of the Royal Society of London, Series B.
|
66.According to the passage, the forest fires in 1997 have led to the fact that _ .
1) there are many animals in the acidic peat swamps today
2) the population of the specieshas increased
3) many places where these animals lived have been damaged
4) agriculture doesn't affect the living space of these animals
|
1
|
[
"2",
"3",
"4"
] |
race
|
To unscrew a stuck light bulb,
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
a) Crush it with pliers and then twist it off.
b) Loosen it up with oil first then twist it off.
|
b
|
[
"a"
] |
piqa
|
I am currently waiting for peer reviews of two books I’ve worked on: one sole-authored, one co-authored. We don’t talk much about the experience of waiting for reviews, and it’s not something that appears to have been researched. Yet it’s something everyone doing academic work has to go through and it may be bad for our mental health.
I’m finding it particularly difficult at the moment because a lot rides on these reviews. The sole-authored book, which is on a contentious topic, has already had one set of reviews. Reviewer 1 was utterly damning, saying “I couldn’t find anything to praise”. Luckily, Reviewers 2 and 3 were more measured, offering both praise and constructive criticism, and their input helped me to revise and strengthen the typescript. However, in the process, my editor and I realised that we needed further reviews from people with a particular kind of specialist knowledge. My editor approached around ten potential reviewers, but only one agreed to do the job. So I’m gibbering – what if that person agrees with Reviewer 1?
The co-authored book is in a contentious format. My co-authors and I decided that I would be the person to liaise with publishers, as I have form in this process. The last time I liaised with academic publishers for a co-authored book was in the early 2000s, and I’d forgotten how heavily responsible it makes me feel. Fortunately, I’ve found a publisher that is interested and has sent the book out for reviews, to two professional academics and two students. This is great – and terrifying – but at least there are four reviewers. Even so, what if they all think it’s rubbish?
In many ways I love the peer review system. I welcome feedback on my writing, and I’m not at all averse to constructive criticism. I am by no means arrogant enough to think I can write a good book without input from others. Yet peer review, as a process, is fraught with uncertainty. Comments may not be constructive, or may not come at all. They may be positive, or negative, or in between, or a mixture.
|
The time to write the book probably lasted
|
A year
|
[
"A minute",
"Not enough information",
"A month"
] |
quail
|
O is south west of A. M is positioned up and to the right of H. C is at the 3 o'clock position relative to M. R is there and F is at the 10 position of a clock face. R is at E’s 9 o'clock. The object H is upper and slightly to the right of the object O. A is placed on the top of E.
|
What is the relation of the agent E to the agent A?
* right
* upper-right
* lower-right
* left
* overlap
* above
* upper-left
* below
* lower-left
|
below
|
[
"right",
"upper-right",
"lower-right",
"left",
"overlap",
"above",
"upper-left",
"lower-left"
] |
stepgame
|
What material is used to make the outer shell?
1] You can use regular sized bricks as they are.
2] Regular bricks broken in half.
|
2
|
[
"1"
] |
piqa
|
|
We have three blocks, A, B and C. Block A contains a medium yellow square. Above block A we have block B with two medium yellow squares in it. There is also one medium blue square in this block. Medium yellow square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below medium yellow square number two and the medium blue square. Medium yellow square number two is below the medium blue square. To the left of block B there is block C. It contains two medium blue squares. Medium blue square number one is below a medium black square. Below the medium black square there is medium blue square number two. Medium blue square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below medium blue square number two.
|
Which object is to the right of a black thing? the medium blue square which is touching the bottom edge of a block or the medium blue square that is in block B?
|
The medium blue square that is in block b
|
[
"The medium blue square which is touching the bottom edge of a block ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
-American office workers spend an average of 52 hours a week at their desks, according to a statistic survey. Some might argue that not all that time is spent working,but still all those hours in windowless offices with artificial light can have an influence.
A few green additions could have a large effect on worker happiness,according to the survey led by Tina Cade from Texas State University.
"We pretty much found out that if you had windows and plants or even if you just had plants in your office, you were more satisfied with your job," Cade told LiveScience. "We thought it was important for offices because a lot of times people are looking for ways to keep employees happy and do all these expensive things like building a gym. Maybe for less investment they could put in a few plants in important places."
The team surveyed 450 office workers in Texas and the Midwest,asking questions about job satisfaction and the work environments. When asked about their overall life quality,82 said they felt "content" or "very happy". Only 69 percent of those who work with plants but without windows,and 60 percent of those who have windows but no plants, said they felt this way.
The group of people who work without plants or windows were the most dissatisfied,with only 58 percent of them saying that overall they were "content" or "very happy". While no one who works with plants,windows,or both reported they felt "miserable", 0.8 percent of those who work in offices without either said they were "miserable". "I was really surprised that having a plant in your office appeared to be more beneficial than having a window in your office," Cade said. "Everybody says, 'I need a window!' but actually it seemed like a plant could be a suitable alternative."
|
According to the survey,the group of people who work without plants or windows _ .
* didn't feel content at all
* all suffered from work pressure
* worked with low efficiency
* were the most dissatisfied
|
worked with low efficiency
|
[
"didn't feel content at all",
"all suffered from work pressure",
"were the most dissatisfied"
] |
race
|
Making a Hydrating Hair Mask
|
Which of the following best matches the statement above?
- Peel and pit one ripe avocado. add some olive oil and honey.add 2 to 3 drops of lavender essential oil, if desired. whip everything together on high. apply the mask to damp hair. cover your hair with a shower cap and heat it for 15 minutes. rinse the mask out, then follow up with shampoo and conditioner.
- Peel and pit one ripe avocado. add some mollasees and honey.add 2 to 3 drops of lavender essential oil, if desired. whip everything together on high. apply the mask to damp hair. cover your hair with a shower cap and heat it for 15 minutes. rinse the mask out, then follow up with shampoo and conditioner.
|
Peel and pit one ripe avocado. add some olive oil and honey.add 2 to 3 drops of lavender essential oil, if desired. whip everything together on high. apply the mask to damp hair. cover your hair with a shower cap and heat it for 15 minutes. rinse the mask out, then follow up with shampoo and conditioner.
|
[
"Peel and pit one ripe avocado. add some mollasees and honey.add 2 to 3 drops of lavender essential oil, if desired. whip everything together on high. apply the mask to damp hair. cover your hair with a shower cap and heat it for 15 minutes. rinse the mask out, then follow up with shampoo and conditioner."
] |
piqa
|
A star is a large astronomical body that
a] Reflects light.
b] Condenses light.
c] Emits light.
d] Absorbs light.
|
c
|
[
"a",
"b",
"d"
] |
arc
|
|
Lakshmi: I know that wildflowers are threatened because of the reduced number of suitable spaces where they can grow and that people should generally leave them where they are growing. This large field, however, is full of plants of one wildflower species, and it would be all right for me to take just one plant, since there are so many. Malini: There will not be many there in the future if many people act on your principle.
|
Malini's criticism proceeds by
* Contending that lakshmi is presupposing that an exception can properly be made for her but not for anyone else
* Relying on the principle that a selfish act is wrong even when it has no harmful effect
* Pointing out that apparently insignificant individual acts of a certain kind can have a large cumulative effect
* Accusing lakshmi of improper motives instead of responding to lakshmi's argument
|
Pointing out that apparently insignificant individual acts of a certain kind can have a large cumulative effect
|
[
"Contending that lakshmi is presupposing that an exception can properly be made for her but not for anyone else",
"Relying on the principle that a selfish act is wrong even when it has no harmful effect",
"Accusing lakshmi of improper motives instead of responding to lakshmi's argument"
] |
reclor
|
A thing that now exists in fossilized form that can be put together to take a full shape is
* Extinct theories
* Ancient beings
* Huge needles
* Large beans
|
Ancient beings
|
[
"Extinct theories",
"Huge needles",
"Large beans"
] |
openbookqa
|
|
There are two blocks, called AAA and BBB. Over block BBB there is block AAA with a big yellow circle. Block BBB is behind and disconnected from this block. A medium blue circle is inside block BBB. Behind a medium black triangle is this object. Block BBB has the medium black triangle. This block contains another medium black triangle.
|
Is medium black triangle number one in front of any medium blue shape?
- No
- Yes
|
Yes
|
[
"No"
] |
spartun
|
WHITE HOUSE — U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday met for 80 minutes in the Oval Office with a general he described as the second most powerful man in North Korea.
Afterward, Trump told reporters on the White House South Lawn that the June 12 summit in Singapore between him and North Korea's leader, Kim Jong Un, was back on.
Trump, however, sought to quell some of the high expectations, saying the summit would "be a beginning" and subsequent discussions were likely to be needed to get Pyongyang to agree to denuclearization.
"We're not going to go in and sign something on June 12th, and we never were," he said. "We're going to start a process."
Trump declared he "never said it happens in one meeting," but that it "will ultimately be a successful process."
Asked by VOA News whether the North Koreans had committed to complete, verifiable and irreversible denuclearization, Trump replied only that "we talked about a lot of things."
'Take your time'
The president said he told Kim Yong Chol, the former head of North Korean military intelligence, "Take your time. We can go fast. We can go slowly."
The president made clear that sanctions on North Korea would not be lifted, however, until the country agreed to give up its nuclear arsenal.
As the negotiations over the Singapore summit play out in public, there is a sense among some observers that Trump and Kim Jong Un each have a clear sense of the deal they ultimately want to strike.
Less clear is whether the U.S. and North Korean visions can match up in any meaningful way.
"Singapore might be the first time people will have to put their cards on the table," a U.S. official said on the condition of anonymity.
Upon his arrival Friday at the White House, Kim Yong Chol, who is under U.S. sanctions for links to cyberattacks against American companies, delivered a letter from Kim Jong Un.
While Trump did not reveal the contents, he described the gesture as "very nice."
|
Trump feels that a deal can be made but it might be slow in coming forth.
|
He does believe it can take time and this is a stepping stone to the foundation of a good deal.
|
[
"Jong un thinks he should meet with trump and maybe get a deal.",
"Not enough information",
"The two leaders want a deal rather quickly."
] |
quail
|
Where do security guards usually drive around in golf carts and protect young adults?
A] Concert
B] Home
C] Airport
D] College
E] University
|
E
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
In the past, scholars including Freud, Piaget, and other research on thinking were mostly single, static, and metaphysical. Therefore, it was not enough to become a "qualified science. " One of the eight major problems not covered by the Nobel Prize, and the publication of Tao Tong's `` Great Wisdom '' can be said to have taken an important step in attacking this world's difficult problem.
|
this means:
A. This world problem has been overcome
B. Freud and piaget's research is unscientific
C. Research on human mental growth is difficult
D. Tao tong's "great wisdom" is a qualified science
|
C
|
[
"A",
"B",
"D"
] |
logiqa
|
Three hours and eight dollars later and we pulled up to Moscow 's Kursk train station . The town of Suzdal was definitely the main attraction . It really has an almost fairy - tale atmosphere - it 's very quaint , and you can get a feel for how things must have been a thousand years ago in Russia . The architecture is beautiful , and it is just a calm place .
|
What happened after they left the train station ?
a) None of the above choices .
b) They went back on the train
c) They went sight seeing in Russia
d) They thought about a thousand years ago
|
c
|
[
"a",
"b",
"d"
] |
cosmos
|
There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. A small blue circle is in block A. Block B is above block A. It has two big yellow squares. This block also contains one big yellow circle. This object is far from big yellow square number two. Big yellow square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is to the left of the big shape which is far from big yellow square number two. It is to the right of and below big yellow square number two. Finally, we have block C which is above block A. It has one medium black square and one small yellow circle. This block also contains a big black square. The big black square is to the right of a small black square which is below and to the left of the small yellow circle. Below the small yellow circle and the small black square is the medium black square.
|
What is above the blue object? a medium square or a small yellow circle?
|
Both of them
|
[
"Medium square ",
"Small yellow circle ",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
We have two blocks, named HHH and LLL. Block HHH contains a medium red hexagon and covers a medium grey hexagon. A medium purple hexagon are above another medium purple hexagon and the medium grey hexagon. Medium purple hexagon number one is within block HHH. Above the medium grey hexagon is medium purple hexagon number two. Medium purple hexagon number two is within block HHH. Block LLL have two medium grey hexagons. A medium purple hexagon is covered by this block. Medium grey hexagon number one touches this thing.
|
Does a medium purple hexagon touch all objects?
- Yes
- No
|
No
|
[
"Yes"
] |
spartun
|
We have three blocks, A, B and C. There is a medium black square in block A. To the left of block A there is block B which has one medium yellow square and a medium blue square. The medium yellow square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium blue square. Finally, there is block C below block B. It contains two medium blue squares. Medium blue square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below medium blue square number two.
|
What is to the right of the yellow thing? a medium blue square number two or a medium blue square which is in block B?
|
None of them
|
[
"Medium blue square number two",
"Medium blue square which is in block b",
"Both of them"
] |
spartqa
|
Now, I want to start with a question: When was the last time you were called childish? For kids like me, being called childish can be a frequent occurrence. Every time we make irrational demands, exhibit irresponsible behavior, or display any other signs of being normal American citizens, we are called childish. _ A _ . After all, take a look at these events: imperialism and colonization , world wars, George W. Bush. Ask yourself: Who's responsible? Adults.
Now, what have kids done? _ B _ . Well, Anne Frank touched millions with her powerful account of the Holocaust , Ruby Bridges helped end segregation in the United States, and, most recently, Charlie Simpson helped to raise 120,000 pounds for Haiti on his little bike. So, as you can see evidenced by such examples, age has ly nothing to do with it. We are called childish so often by adults that we should abolish this age-discrimination when it comes to criticizing behavior associated with irresponsibility and irrational thinking.
Then again, who's to say that certain types of irrational thinking aren't exactly what the world needs? Maybe you've had grand plans before, but stopped yourself, thinking: That's impossible or that costs too much or that won't benefit me. For better or worse, we kids aren't hampered as much when it comes to thinking about reasons why not to do things. _ C _ . Kids can be full of inspiring aspirations and hopeful thinking, like my wish that no one went hungry or that everything were free kind of utopia . How many of you still dream like that and believe in the possibilities? Sometimes a knowledge of history and the past failures of utopian ideals can be a burden. On the other hand, we kids still dream about perfection. _ D _ . And that's a good thing because in order to make anything a reality, you have to dream about it first.
Now, our inborn wisdom doesn't have to be insiders' knowledge. Kids already do a lot of learning from adults, and we have a lot to share. I think that adults should start learning from kids. Now, I do most of my speaking in front of an education crowd, teachers and students, and I like this analogy. It shouldn't just be a teacher at the head of the classroom telling students to do this, do that. The students should teach their teachers. Learning between grown ups and kids should be reciprocal. The reality, unfortunately, is a little different, and it has a lot to do with trust, or a lack of it. Now, if you don't trust someone, you place restrictions on them, right. If I doubt my older sister's ability to pay back the 10 percent interest I established on her last loan, I'm going to withhold her ability to get more money from me until she pays it back.
True story, by the way. Now, adults seem to have a prevalently restrictive attitude towards kids from every "don't do that," "don't do this" in the school handbook, to restrictions on school internet use. Kids have no, or very little, say in making the rules, when really the attitude should be reciprocal , meaning that the adult population should learn and take into account the wishes of the younger population.
Adults, you need to listen and learn from kids. The world needs opportunities for new leaders and new ideas. Kids need opportunities to lead and succeed. Are you ready to make the match?
|
What is the best title of this passage?
1. We Are Not Young Any More!
2. Don't Be Childish again, Adults!
3. Don't Do That, Don't Do This!
4. Time to Listen and Learn from Us!
|
2
|
[
"1",
"3",
"4"
] |
race
|
Scientific Progress
Most scientific progress is the result of careful consideration of work that has already been done. The wonderful world which lies before us today has been put up by hardworking men with clear heads and inventive mind, and these who follow them along life's road will improve on their efforts. It is sometimes necessary to question and even to disbelieve some of the statements made by experts. Action or experiment can often end an argument or achieve a breakthrough.
When men were wondering whether it was possible to reach India by sailing westwards from Europe, and whether there was any land on the other side of the Atlantic Ocean, Christopher Columbus decides to act. He gathered some men, invited them to go on board his three ships, and set out across the dangerous waters of the Atlantic Ocean. He was successful in finding land, but it was not India. The result of his action was that the arguments came to the end.
Any young man who wishes to do research must be courageous enough to question old beliefs and do some original thinking about them. Although we seem to know so much, there are many things we don't know. Even when we pull an atom to pieces, we do not really know what the pieces are, we often do not reach the reality behind what we discover, and the more we learn, the better we realize our ignorance.
|
According to the passage, the more we learn _
- the more we know about our ignorance
- the more brilliant we are
- the more confident we are of ourselves
- the more ignorance we will become
|
the more ignorance we will become
|
[
"the more we know about our ignorance",
"the more brilliant we are",
"the more confident we are of ourselves"
] |
race
|
It was 8:40 in the evening and I was at Starbucks -- Plaza Singapura,the place we are going to meet.I was 20 minutes before meeting time.It is not polite to be late for a date for the first time anyway.I waited,looking at the people coming and going.I was daydreaming about today's soccer match I played and started thinking about life and soccer.Life is like soccer.You never know when you are going to get hit by the ball in your face.You have to live!
As I was trying to relax myself,I felt her appearance -- the smell,I can never forget.I looked up and saw her smiling and making her way towards me.She was pretty-looking and she was in fashion .I stood there watching her coming.A bright color T-shirt with a beautiful skirt.Wow,I really love girls wearing skirts.It makes them look more attractive and natural.
"Sorry I am late."
"No,it's OK.I am just early myself."
"So what film are we going to see?"
"It's OK,we will check it out later,and anyway what matters most is whom I am going to see it with,not the show."
|
What can you know from "You never know when you are going to get hit by the ball in your face"?
A) He was afraid to be hit in the face.
B) He lost a soccer match.
C) He was worried about his date.
D) Soccer is a difficult game.
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
|
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means.
When you are using customary units, length may be written with units of inches, feet, yards, or miles.
There are 12 inches in 1 foot, and 3 feet in 1 yard. There are 5,280 feet in 1 mile.
A football is about 1 foot long. A football field is 100 yards long.
|
Select the best estimate.
How long is a leather belt?
A] 34 inches
B] 34 feet
C] 34 miles
D] 34 yards
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
scienceqa
|
Observing the situation in Japan and some European countries, the direct consequences of the continued economic downturn are young people's difficult employment, high unemployment, reduced income, etc. The difficulty of the young generation's economic independence also has another consequence: increased support for children by parents. The country's common experience shows that once young people lack economic independence, parents' involvement in their children's lives will deepen. A similar trend has already occurred in China.
|
According to this text, it is impossible to conclude that the opinion supported by the author is?
A) Parents always like to get involved in their children's affairs, it has nothing to do with the economy
B) Parental involvement will extend to young people's choice of spouse and career
C) Parents' involvement in life is not only reflected in financial support, but also affects children's decision-making
D) Slow economic development, the reverse growth of family power, and new social problems
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
logiqa
|
With more and more farmers working in big cities, their children go into the cities, too.However, problems appear. One of these problems is that is difficult for these children to receive education in cities.
Luckily, there are some free schools for them, but they are not enough. Ten-year-old Li Xin is one of the lucky girls who get a chance to study in one of these schools. She is very happy. She studies in a school specially for migrant workers' children. For children like Li Xin who don't have enough money, these free schools are their best choice, because they have free classes, textbooks, uniforms and meals in the schools.
But there is a long way to go. The free schools for children from migrant workers' families are not enough because to _ such a school is not easy and needs lots of money. A school officer said they needed at least one million yuan to run the school. "Luckily, some people and companies donate money, used books and a lot of other things to help us. There are also some volunteers teachers," he added.
Anyhow, we must try to give these children an equal chance to get better education so that we can make our society harmonious .
|
The school provides Li Xin with the following things free except _ .
- computers
- textbooks
- meals
- uniforms
|
meals
|
[
"computers",
"textbooks",
"uniforms"
] |
race
|
One morning, Tina and Wesley both wake up with sore throats and stuffy noses. They have the same symptoms, but they react very differently. While Tina reaches for water and vitamins, her husband, Wesley, reached for the phone. "I'd better make a doctor's appointment," he says.
Why do these two Chinese people react to sickness so differently? Tina grew up in the U.S. Wesley grew up in Taiwan. And they have discovered that differences between Chinese and American cultures extend to every area of life. Even sickness and health.
When Westerners experience pain, they usually express their discomfort. Most Asians don't. This creates a challenge for American nurses who care for Asian patients in the U.S. How do they know if that calm, quiet patient is really hurting? They have to keep asking their Asian patients how they feel.
In addition, Americans usually don't want sickness to slow them down. Unlike Chinese people, Americans often don't take time off work to rest and get well. They'd rather sneeze and cough all day at the office.
Americans who get sick in Asia may protest when Chinese friends suggest they go to the hospital. "I'm not that sick!" they may say. In the U.S., only very sick or injured patients go to hospital. People go to a doctor's office for less serious problems.
Like Tina, Americans more often turn to vitamins or over-the-counter drugs to help them get well.
Chinese people, however, often head straight for the doctor when they get sick, like Wesley did. They want a prescription to treat their sickness before it gets serious.
Chinese patients often just trust their doctors to give them the information they need. Most Americans, however, ask their doctors lots of questions and do research. American patients want to know everything they can about their condition.
So, are one culture's attitudes toward health better than the other's? Perhaps not. Tina and Wesley will both recover from their colds. And today, doctors all over the world are sharing treatment methods with each other. In health, as in everything else, we can learn a lot from each other.
|
Why do American nurses find it difficult to care for Asian patients?
- They go to hospital for slight illness.
- They are not actually hurting.
- They keep silent about their discomfort.
- They are so serious and never smile.
|
They are not actually hurting.
|
[
"They go to hospital for slight illness.",
"They keep silent about their discomfort.",
"They are so serious and never smile."
] |
race
|
The definition is a logical method for revealing the essential attributes of objective things reflected by concepts. Its basic rules require that definitions must be proportionate, must be clear and unambiguous, and must not use negative definitions or circular definitions.
|
According to the above statement, which of the following options meet the basic rules of definition ()
1: Man is non-woman
2: Relatives are people who are related
3: Teenagers are the flowers of the motherland
4: Criminal law is the law on crime and punishment
|
4
|
[
"1",
"2",
"3"
] |
logiqa
|
More and more law firms specializing in corporate taxes are paid on a contingency-fee basis. Under this arrangement, if a case is won, the firm usually receives more than it would have received if it had been paid on the alternate hourly rate basis. If the case is lost, the firm receives nothing. Most firms are likely to make more under the contingency-fee arrangement.
|
Which of the following, if true, would most strengthen the prediction above?
- Since the majority of firms specialize in certain kinds of cases, they are able to assess accurately their chances of winning each potential case
- Some litigation can last for years before any decision is reached, and, even then the decision may be appealed.
- Firms working under the contingency-fee arrangement take in fewer cases per year than do firms working under the hourly rate arrangement.
- Firms that work exclusively under the hourly rate arrangement spend, on average, fewer hours on cases that are won than on cases that are lost.
|
Since the majority of firms specialize in certain kinds of cases, they are able to assess accurately their chances of winning each potential case
|
[
"Some litigation can last for years before any decision is reached, and, even then the decision may be appealed.",
"Firms working under the contingency-fee arrangement take in fewer cases per year than do firms working under the hourly rate arrangement.",
"Firms that work exclusively under the hourly rate arrangement spend, on average, fewer hours on cases that are won than on cases that are lost."
] |
reclor
|
Wang Yan, a 15-year-old Chinese girl, likes eating snacks very much. She prefers cream biscuits, McDonald's food, KFC chicken. As a result, she has become overweight.
Today in China, there are many children like Wang Yan. Health experts say that children should have healthy eating habits. First, they must eat regular meals and begin with a healthy breakfast. Second, they should have different kinds of foods, such as fruit, vegetables, grain, eggs, milk and meat. Third, children shouldn't eat too much junk food. It's delicious, but eating it often is bad for their health. If children do as the experts say, they won't become overweight. They will be healthier. Students won't become tired at school, and they will have enough energy to study hard.
|
Why has Wang Yan become overweight?
* Because she likes eating snacks.
* Because she likes eating vegetables
* Because she doesn't like sports.
* Because she likes eating fruit.
|
Because she doesn't like sports.
|
[
"Because she likes eating snacks.",
"Because she likes eating vegetables",
"Because she likes eating fruit."
] |
race
|
As the United States consults with allies about a possible military response to a suspected chemical weapons attack in Syria, Russia said Wednesday that all parties involved should refrain from actions that could destabilize the fragile situation in the region.
Russia is an ally of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and has fought in support of his government in the conflict since 2015. The United States has backed rebel groups in Syria and blames Assad's forces for the attack in eastern Ghouta on Saturday that killed at least 40 people.
Both Syria and Russia have denied the allegations.
U.S. President Donald Trump has warned those responsible will pay a "big price," and he has spoken repeatedly with his British and French counterparts about a possible response to the attack.
"We are looking for a coordinated response, whatever that response might be," State Department spokesman Heather Nauert said Tuesday.
French President Emmanuel Macron said a decision would be made "in the coming days," and that any airstrikes would target the Syrian government's chemical facilities.
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop added her country's support Wednesday for any action that is "targeted, calibrated and proportionate."
In addition to blaming Syria, Trump has further blamed Assad's backers in Iran and Russia for the eastern Ghouta attack. A global chemical weapons watchdog on Tuesday said it will send a team to investigate the incident.
The World Health Organization said Wednesday that according to reports from its partners, 500 people who sought treatment Saturday showed signs and symptoms of toxic chemical exposure. The WHO expressed outrage at the suspected use of chemical weapons and demanded immediate access to the area to provide care.
At the U.N. Security Council on Tuesday, Russia vetoed a U.S.-drafted plan that would have set up a commission to investigate and assign blame for the chemical weapons attack.
The World Health Organization said Wednesday that according to reports from its partners, 500 people who sought treatment Saturday showed signs and symptoms of toxic chemical exposure. The WHO expressed outrage at the suspected use of chemical weapons and demanded immediate access to the area to provide care.
|
Why did Trump blame Iran and Russia?
|
For supporting syria
|
[
"Not enough information",
"For supporting france",
"For supporting the who"
] |
quail
|
I have been raised in the LDS faith and have a strong belief in it 's teachings and believe that this knowledge is the only thing that has allowed me to deal with these experiences . I have all my life suffered from insomnia . As a young child I learned to play quietly in my room so Mum could sleep . I also suffered from extremely lucid dreams to the point where I often asked mum if I was awake or dreaming .
|
What will happen to his faith once he moves away from his mom ?
a) None of the above choices .
b) He will continue to practice
c) He will gain knowledge of new better religions [
d) His insomnia will get worse
|
b
|
[
"a",
"c",
"d"
] |
cosmos
|
There was once an old wise man living on the top of a mountain. Whenever the villagers had a problem, they would climb up the mountain and ask the old man for advice.
One day a young man arrived. "Wise man," he asked, "What makes a man truly great?"
The old man said, "Do you sincerely want to know?"
"Yes, yes!" the young man replied.
"Well," the wise old man said to him, "Let me tell you in the form of a story."
There was once a Greek man who suffered from a deadly disease. Knowing that he would die soon, he was the first to join the army when his country was in a battle with the enemy. Hoping to die in battle, he would fight in the front line, risking himself without any worry for his life. Finally they won the battle and he was still alive. His general was so impressed with his bravery which contributed much to the victory.
The general decided to promote him and award him with medals of bravery and honor. On the day of presentation , he was looking very down and sad. Curiously, the general asked him why he was so sad on a day he should be so proud. The soldier told him of his deadly disease. "How could I let such a brave soldier die?" the general thought. So the general hired the best physician and finally cured the soldier. But from that day on, the once _ soldier was no longer seen at the front. He would always avoid danger and tried his best to protect his life.
"Young man," the wise man said, "if you want to be truly great, you must not be afraid of dying, you must be daring."
|
What the old man really wanted the young man to do was _ .
- joining the army to fight for his country
- learning a lesson from the Greek man
- mastering the skills of telling
- trying to be kind to the people in trouble
|
trying to be kind to the people in trouble
|
[
"joining the army to fight for his country",
"learning a lesson from the Greek man",
"mastering the skills of telling"
] |
race
|
We have two blocks. Lets call them A and B. Block A is above B. Block A contains two big yellow circles. One big black square is also in this block. It is to the right of and above a big blue triangle which is below a small blue square. There is also one small black square in this block. Big yellow circle number one is to the right of the small blue square and the big blue triangle. Big yellow circle number two is touching the bottom edge of this block... The small black square is below the big black square.. Block B has a big black square, one big yellow square and one medium yellow circle. The big black square is to the right of a big yellow triangle and the big yellow square. The medium yellow circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. There is also a small yellow circle in this block. The big black square is near to the small yellow circle.
|
What is to the right of the big yellow triangle? a big blue triangle or a big black square?
|
Big black square
|
[
"Big blue triangle ",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
There exist three boxes, named one, two and three. A medium yellow apple is inside and touching box one. Disconnected from box one is box two with a medium green apple. Below and to the left-hand side of this box there is box one. A medium yellow apple is covered by box two. Box three have a medium green apple and a medium orange apple. A medium yellow apple is inside and touching and another medium yellow apple is inside this box. Medium yellow apple number one is under and the medium orange apple is over medium yellow apple number two.
|
Is box one disconnected from a medium yellow apple?
A] Yes
B] No
|
A
|
[
"B"
] |
spartun
|
On a hot summer's day Jonathan and his classmates were anxiously sitting in their classroom, waiting for the final bell of the day to sound. Jonathan prayed that the bell would ring soon, because he wanted to quickly run home before the three huge, fat, smelly bullies could see him. Every day the three bullies would wait there for an innocent school kid to tease and bully.
The moment the bell sounded, Jonathan rushed out with his bag. He sped off across the school field and out onto the walkway. However, all of his effort was useless because leaning on a fence were the three bullies.
Jonathan thought about crossing the street next to him, but it would be too risky. So he hid behind a small bush in hope that the three would leave. But he moved too quickly and was seen by one of the bullies. They approached him then.
One bully grabbed Jonathan by the collar of his shirt and grabbed the money out of Jonathan's pocket and put it into his own.
"G-Give it back", Jonathan weakly said.
"G-G-Give it b-back", mocked the bully. The other two bullies laughed.
Beside them was a small dirty stream.
"Let's throw him in there", said one of the bullies.
Then they threw Jonathan into the stream and walked off down the walkway. Jonathan shakily picked himself up out of the creek and continued his walk home with his head down and tears in his eyes. He dared not cry because he knew boys didn't cry.
Jonathan arrived at his house where his mother was waiting outside the front door with an angry look on her face.
"Why are you so late and dirty?" she asked curiously.
"I slipped", he quietly replied.
|
Why did Jonathan run home immediately after school?
* Because he was afraid of his mother.
* Because he didn't like to go to school.
* Because he had to escape being bullied
* Because his mother was strict with him.
|
Because he had to escape being bullied
|
[
"Because he was afraid of his mother.",
"Because he didn't like to go to school.",
"Because his mother was strict with him."
] |
race
|
A is on the right and I is on the left. F is north east of R. F is over A. X is upper right to I.
|
What is the relation of the agent R to the agent I?
* below
* above
* lower-left
* lower-right
* upper-right
* left
* upper-left
* right
* overlap
|
overlap
|
[
"below",
"above",
"lower-left",
"lower-right",
"upper-right",
"left",
"upper-left",
"right"
] |
stepgame
|
The Trump administration’s recent airstrikes in Syria – just the latest action in a long-running conflict that has challenged U.S. presidents of both parties – has prompted a new round of questions on Capitol Hill.
Lawmakers are asking where last week's strikes fit in the larger U.S. strategy in response to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and for greater clarity to prevent an escalation of the conflict.
“There needs to be a comprehensive strategy here laid out by the administration for Congress in terms of the options to pursue because of the urgency,” House Foreign Affairs Chairman Ed Royce said during a House panel Wednesday. “Does the administration support imposing costs on the Russians and the Iranians for their role in the Assad regime’s war crimes against its own people?”
In his speech announcing the air strikes to the American people Friday, President Trump said the United States is “prepared to sustain this response until the Syrian regime stops its use of prohibited chemical agents.” But later Friday, Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the latest action against Assad was a “one-time shot.”
Trump ordered Friday's strikes just weeks after saying the U.S. would “be coming out of Syria like very soon," reflecting changes in the administration’s posture in response to Assad’s reported use of prohibited chemical agents.
“We’re at a real risk here of conducting strikes without any clear strategy,” Brian Katulis, senior fellow at the Center for American Progress, told VOA.
“The Trump administration for the past several months has issued contradictory statements, with former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and some diplomats saying that the U.S. troops inside Syria, in eastern Syria, would be dedicated to also countering Iran inside Syria. The Pentagon was saying something completely different – defeating ISIS and continuing that campaign,” he said.
Trump administration officials told a hearing of the House Foreign Affairs committee Wednesday the president’s goals in Syria remain clear.
|
What is probably true about the political climate in Syria?
|
It is unstable
|
[
"It is defensive",
"It is peaceful",
"Not enough information"
] |
quail
|
No one really knows how and why people change as they get older. Also, no theory sufficiently explains all the changes of the aging process. Aging is a complex and varied process that varies in how it affects different people and organs. In fact, even in one person , different organ systems "age " at a different rate.
At a certain point in our lives our body systems will begin to weaken . It may become more difficult for us to see and hear. The slow change of aging causes our bodies to lose some of their ability to _ from disease and injury. In order to live longer , we have always tried to slow or stop this change that leads us toward the end of our lives.
Many factors decide our health . A good diet plays an important role. The amount and the type of exercise we get are another two factors. Our living condition is yet another. But scientists studying the aging problem want to know: Why do people grow old? They hope that by studying the aging medical science they may be able to make the length of life longer.
There is nothing to be afraid of as the old age comes. Many consider the later part of life to be the best time for living. Physical activity may become less, but often we get better understanding of the world and ourselves.
What we consider the old age now may only be middle-aged some day soon. Who knows ,with so many advances in medical science happening so quickly, life length may one day be measured in centuries ,rather than in years!
|
Many consider the later part of life to be the time of living because they _ .
* have come through the battle of life safely
* consider their lives have been very successful
* can have a good rest and enjoy themselves
* know more about themselves and the outside world
|
can have a good rest and enjoy themselves
|
[
"have come through the battle of life safely",
"consider their lives have been very successful",
"know more about themselves and the outside world"
] |
race
|
We have one block with two big blue squares in it. One small blue square is also in this block. It is above a small yellow triangle. This block also has a small black square. Big blue square number two is to the left of and below the small black square. Below and to the left of the small black square there is big blue square number one.
|
What is to the left of the black shape? a big blue square number one or a big blue square number two?
|
Both of them
|
[
"Big blue square number one",
"Big blue square number two",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
How do you make Almond Milk?
A. Soak one cup of almonds – around 200g – in water for 8 to 12 hours, or overnight. rinse the almonds and peel the skins off. tip them into a blender, add 4 cups of water then blitz for a few minutes until smooth. secure a muslin cloth over a bowl and pour the almond mixture over it. bunch up the cloth and squeeze the milk out, leaving the pulp in the muslin.
B. Soak one cup of almonds – around 200g – in water for 8 to 12 hours, or overnight. rinse the almonds and peel the skins off. tip them into a blender, add 1 cups of water then blitz for a few minutes until smooth. secure a muslin cloth over a bowl and pour the almond mixture over it. bunch up the cloth and squeeze the milk out, leaving the pulp in the muslin.
|
A
|
[
"B"
] |
piqa
|
|
"To be real honest, Jeffrey, you're not making much progress," said Greg. "Are you practicing at all?"
"Well, yeah. Mom makes me. She sits there watching to make sure I'm getting the right fingering and phrasing."
"Hmm. I might need to talk to her about that." Greg hated when kids were forced into musicianship. He had been teaching private music lessons for more than ten years, and had seen it often. Parents made their kids miserable. It rarely worked anyway. "You don't really want to take piano, do you?"
"No, Sir."
"Well... "
"I wish my mom would let me take guitar lessons. That would be cool."
"You know you'd get calluses like this." Greg held out left hand and showed Jeffrey his fingertips.
"Yeah! My friend, Zach, has calluses. They're hard like plastic."
"Well, you know, it hurts for a while--until you build them up."
"I don't care. I love the guitar. I've been begging Mom to switch me from piano to guitar."
"I'll talk to her."
"Great! I already have a guitar and--"
"--don't get too excited yet. We'll see what she says."
"Thanks, Mr. Tenorly." He jumped up and ran for the front door. Then he stopped, rushed back over to grab his piano books, and raced out the door.
Greg's 3:30 lesson had been cancelled, so he now had a thirty minute break. Oftentimes, during a break, he would step outside and wander down the sidewalk, observing the townspeople going in and out of the shops around Coreyville Square.
But something was bugging him. His dad's birthday party was only a few days away. He hoped he wouldn't regret letting Cynthia talk him into going.
|
What astrological sign is Greg's dad?
|
Not enough information
|
[
"Sagittarius.",
"Leo.",
"Libra."
] |
quail
|
There is one block with two big yellow squares in it. Big yellow square number one is touching the right edge of this block. It is to the right of, below and near to big yellow square number two. There are also one medium black square and one medium yellow square in this block. This block also has a small yellow square. There is also a small yellow triangle in this block. The small yellow triangle is above the medium yellow square.. It is above and far from big yellow square number one.
|
Which object is near to a big yellow square? the medium yellow square or the medium black square?
|
None of them
|
[
"The medium yellow square ",
"The medium black square ",
"Both of them"
] |
spartqa
|
I have seen general aviation airports bigger than this place . We were able to get some fijian money for the kids though . After leaving Fiji we had to make a fuel stop in American Soma . Which is good cuz I ca n't swim that well .
|
Why was the narrator unimpressed with Fiji ?
- They found it small .
- They found it not up to American standards .
- They found it lacking an airport .
- None of the above choices .
|
They found it small .
|
[
"They found it not up to American standards .",
"They found it lacking an airport .",
"None of the above choices ."
] |
cosmos
|
At the beginning of the world,a man named Ekon lived in Luzon.He liked to build things.He thought it would be a very good idea to build a bridge to the sky.
As he wanted the bridge to be strong and last a long time,he built it of stone.He worked for years and years to build the bridge.His wife and children,nephews and nieces,uncles and aunts,all helped him.Though they worked very hard,the sky always seemed to be a long distance away.
When Ekon became an old man,his wife and children told him that he would never finish it.
"If I can't finish it." he said."my children's children will do so."
But just before he died,his wife and children told him that they could not find any more stones.
So Ekon became very angry and disappointed.Though he was very old and weak,he pulled down the bridge.It came tumbling with a great roar .
The stones made great heaps all over the country.These great heaps of stones are what we now call mountains.Ekon was _ under one of them himself.
|
What's the main idea of the passage?
- Ekon wanted to build a bridge by himself.
- Ekon and his family finished building the bridge.
- Why the mountains are made of stone.
- After the bridge was built,Ekon died.
|
After the bridge was built,Ekon died.
|
[
"Ekon wanted to build a bridge by himself.",
"Ekon and his family finished building the bridge.",
"Why the mountains are made of stone."
] |
race
|
We have two blocks, named HHH and LLL. A little grey hexagon and a large purple star are inside and touching block HHH. Below the little grey hexagon there is a large pentagon. The pentagon is in block HHH. On the right side of this thing is the large purple star. Block LLL covers a large red hexagon. A little purple hexagon is in and a large red star is covered by this block. The large red star is to the right-hand side of the little purple hexagon. On the left side of this object there is the large red hexagon.
|
What is the position of the little grey hexagon regarding the pentagon?
- behind
- left
- above
- ntppi
- dc
- ec
- near
|
above
|
[
"behind",
"left",
"ntppi",
"dc",
"ec",
"near"
] |
spartun
|
Being Authoritative Parents
Phrases like "tiger mom" and ''helicopter parent" have made their way into everyday language.Many of us find ourselves drawn to the idea that with just a bit more parental hard work and effort, we might turn out children with bright futures.But is there anything wrong with a kind of "overparenting style"?
Parental involvement has a long history of being studied. Many of the studies, conducted by Diana Baumrind, a famous psychologist at the University of California, Berkeley, have found that a good parent is the one who is involved and reacts to her child in a positive way, who sets high expectations but gives her child independence.These "authoritative parents" appear to hit the sweet spot of parental involvement and generally raise children who do better academically, psychologically and socially than children whose parents are not strict and less involved, or controlling and more involved. Why is this parenting style so successful?
Authoritative parents actually help improve motivation in their children.Carol Dweck, a social psychologist at Stanford University, has done research that indicates why authoritative parents raise more motivated children.In a typical experiment, Dr.Dweck takes young children into a room and asks them to solve a simple puzzle.Most do so with little difficulty.But then Dr.Dweck tells some, but not all, of the kids how clever they are.As it turns out, the children who are not told they're smart are more motivated to solve increasingly difficult puzzles.They also show higher levels of confidence and show greater progress in puzzle-solving.
As the experiment suggests, praising children's talents and abilities seems to shake their confidence.Dealing with more difficult puzzles carries the risk of losing one's status as "smart".Dr.Dweck's work strongly supports that of Dr.Baumrind, who also found that reasonably supporting a child's independence and limiting interference causes better academic and emotional results.
The central task of growing up is to develop a sense of self that is independent and confident.If you treat your young child who is just learning to walk as if she can't walk, you reduce her confidence.Allowing children to make mistakes is one of the greatest challenges of parenting.It is easier when they are young.The potential mistakes carry greater risks, and part of being a parent is reducing risk for our children.
|
The example of the children doing the puzzles suggests that _ .
A: a good game plays a big role in training young minds
B: bright children usually show less confidence in difficult games
C: puzzle-solving can give children the motivation they need
D: overpraising makes children less motivated and confident
|
B
|
[
"A",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
|
E is over there and P is on the left. E is placed in the left direction of V. F and P are both there with the object F above the object P.
|
What is the relation of the agent F to the agent P?
- left
- above
- upper-right
- right
- lower-right
- upper-left
- overlap
- lower-left
- below
|
above
|
[
"left",
"upper-right",
"right",
"lower-right",
"upper-left",
"overlap",
"lower-left",
"below"
] |
stepgame
|
A and T are both there with the object A is to the right of object T. E is over there and D is on the left. Object Y is below object J and to the right of it, too. J is at the bottom of T. D is diagonally below Y to the right at a 45 degree angle. V is sitting at the 9:00 position of U. U is below E.
|
What is the relation of the agent A to the agent U?
a: upper-left
b: left
c: overlap
d: upper-right
e: above
f: lower-right
g: right
h: lower-left
i: below
|
a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d",
"e",
"f",
"g",
"h",
"i"
] |
stepgame
|
Many students ask for advice about improving their English. There are three basic questions.
The first question is about real English. Li Hao from Hubei wrote, "I enjoy watching English films and listening to real English songs. But it takes a long time. What do you think?"
This is a great way to learn English! Talk about the film or song with your friends, and guess the meaning of the new words. Just enjoy yourself!
The second question is about speaking. Sam, from Suzhou wrote. "Our school has a foreign teacher. But I'm shy and can't speak to her. What should I do?"
When I visit China, lots of people in the street say, "Hello! How are you? Where are you from? Do you like China?" These are good questions to start a talk. Many people are shy when they speak English, so before you begin, take a deep breath and smile! Smiling always helps.
The third question is about vocabulary. Oliver, from Anhui wrote, "I want to remember all the new words. I write them down, but I forget them quickly. What should I do?"
Try to remember eight or ten words a day. Write them on pieces of paper and place them in your bedroom. Say the words when you see them, and change them every day. And when you're shopping, how about counting the English words, or saying the English names for everything you see?
|
What's the best title of this passage?
a: How to learn English
b: Advice about English writing
c: Talking about English films
d: The way of beginning an English talk
|
a
|
[
"b",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
Are you an optimist? Do you look at your glass and see it as half full? Do you believe that every cloud has a silver lining and that things generally turn out for the best? Do you believe that if something is meant to be, it will be? If you reply "yes" to all of these questions, then you are an optimist. You probably are enthusiastic, cheerful and outgoing. You may be successful at work and in love.
But you may be misguided because things don't turn out for the best. You may believe that when one door closes another one opens (for example, you may fail to obtain a new job; another chance will come around soon). Wrong. When one door closes, another door slams in your face. That's bitter reality.
Now a book has been published which confirms what pessimists have suspected all along. It's called The Positive Power of Defensive Pessimism. Its author argues that defensive pessimism can lead to positive results. Defensive pessimism is a strategy used to manage fear, anxiety and worry. Defensive pessimists prepare for the things by setting low outcomes for themselves. They carefully consider everything that may go wrong and plan for ways to handle these problems. And this gives them a sense of control. Lawrence Sanno, a psychology professor, says, "What's interesting about defensive pessimists is that they tend to be very successful people, so their low opinion of the situation's outcomes is not realistic. They use it to motivate themselves to perform better."
So far, so good. _ . Defensive pessimists prepare carefully and consider what might go wrong, whether at work, on date or even in a sports game. It makes sense to have a back-up plan. There are many sayings in English urging caution. For example, "Don't put all your eggs in one basket." And "Don't count your chickens until they hatch." To have a confident and optimistic approach to life's problems is good. But listen to what Woody Alien, the American comedian says, "Confidence is what you have before you understand the problem."
There are pros and cons to being an optimist and a pessimist. Don't feel bad if you see the glass half empty. You are a realist. But lighten up and hook up with someone who sees the same glass half full.
|
What's the passage mainly about?
- A book that has recently been published.
- The dangers of being too optimistic.
- How to become successful in life.
- The benefits of defensive pessimism.
|
The benefits of defensive pessimism.
|
[
"A book that has recently been published.",
"The dangers of being too optimistic.",
"How to become successful in life."
] |
race
|
Remembering your dreams will require some efforts on your part. But what your dreams can offer and tell you about yourself will be well worth _ Here are some tips to help recall your dreams:
1. Before going to bed, keep a clear mind. Tell yourself that "I will remember my dreams when I wake up". This is actually a proven and effective way to recall your dreams.
2. Have a regular bedtime and wake-up time. Make this your routine. Going to bed and waking up at a regular time every day could aid in dream recollection.
3. Avoid alcohol consumption and taking medicine before going to bed. These things may prevent you from remembering your dreams.
4. Keep a pencil and a notebook next to your bed so that they will be within reach as soon as you wake up. Having a small lamp by your bedside is also a good idea, so you wake up in the middle of the night and can record your dreams immediately.
5. Do not get out of bed immediately. Upon waking from a dream, lie still in your bed, keeping your eyes closed and moving as little as possible. Let your mind wander among the images of what you have just dreamed.
6. Write down as many details in your dreams as you can, no matter how seemingly unimportant they may be. Do not judge the content or worry if they make sense.
7. Sometimes it may help to draw pictures. A picture is worth a thousand words, as the saying goes. Even if you are not an artist, a simple drawing can help to recall details of your dreams.
|
Which of the following ways may NOT be useful for recalling dreams?
- Not getting out of bed immediately.
- Drinking a cup of hot milk.
- Writing down as many details as possible.
- Avoiding taking alcohol and medicine.
|
Writing down as many details as possible.
|
[
"Not getting out of bed immediately.",
"Drinking a cup of hot milk.",
"Avoiding taking alcohol and medicine."
] |
race
|
A medium yellow apple is inside and touching a box named one. Box one contains a medium orange apple. The orange thing touches the medium yellow apple.
|
Where is the medium yellow apple relative to the orange fruit?
* below
* po
* tppi
* ntppi
* ntpp
* ec
* far
|
ec
|
[
"below",
"po",
"tppi",
"ntppi",
"ntpp",
"far"
] |
spartun
|
His want for more was insatiable, a what wasn't enough?
A. Presence
B. Overabundance
C. Stockpile
D. Plentitude
E. Morman
|
D
|
[
"A",
"B",
"C",
"E"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
Last Tuesday, after doing all the family shopping in town, I wanted to have a rest before catching the train. So I bought a newspaper and some chocolate and went into a station coffee shop with long tables to sit at. I put my heavy bag down on the floor, put the newspaper and chocolate on the table to keep a place, and went to get a cup of coffee.
When I came back with my coffee, there was someone sitting near to me. It was one of those strange-looking young men, with dark glasses, torn clothes, and long hair. But I wasn't surprised at such a young man. What surprised me most was that he had started to eat my chocolate!
I was rather uneasy about him, but I didn't want to get into trouble. I just looked down at the front page of the newspaper and took a bit of chocolate. The boy looked at me. Then he took a second piece of my chocolate. I could hardly believe it. Still I didn't say anything. When he took a third one, I felt more angry than uneasy. I thought, "Well, I shall have the last piece." And I got it.
The boy gave me a strange look and then stood up. As he left, he shouted out, "This woman is crazy!" Everyone looked at me. That was embarrassing enough. But it was worse when I finished my coffee and ready to leave. It wasn't my chocolate I had eaten a moment before. Mine was just under my newspaper.
|
The woman found she had made a mistake
* when the young man was leaving
* right before she was about to leave the coffee shop
* after she finished reading her newspaper
* just after she saw the young man next to her
|
just after she saw the young man next to her
|
[
"when the young man was leaving",
"right before she was about to leave the coffee shop",
"after she finished reading her newspaper"
] |
race
|
If you've ever seen a James Bond movie, you'll know that the hero gets around in a smart Aston Martin car. Even if you know that you could never afford such an expensive vehicle, you don't forget the name, or the car.
Why? You have been affected by product placement.
Companies pay a film to place their products in the movie. Product placement took off in the West in the 1980s and is now catching on in China. Two Hunan Satellite TV dramas are recent examples: Ugly Wudi and Let's Go Watch the Meteor Shower (<<>> ).
Shampoo, mobile phones, cars and fitness centers -- anything can be product-placed. Advertisers value the mass appeal of the movies, knowing that a successful film can showcase their goods to hundreds of thousands of viewers. But when product placement takes over, art can only take a back seat.
Cai Zhiyong has been product-placing for years. The Beijing-based advertiser admits there is a conflict between art and business. He explains the way one ad works. In If You are the One (<<>> ), the actress Shu Qi plays a flight attendant. The movie contains product placement for airline companies.
Cash-strapped filmmakers often can't pay so much attention to the quality of their work because they need money from advertisers. In the original story for Meteor Shower, the heroine's mother owned an ice cream shop. But no ice cream company wanted to sponsor the film. For this reason, the story was changed. In the film the man drinks 20 cups of milk tea instead of eating ice cream.
So you may see the power of business over the movies, since the script was perhaps written so that a product could be placed---whether it was ice cream or milk tea.
|
We can learn from the example of Meteor Shower that _ .
- the original story was not suitable for a movie
- milk tea is more popular than ice cream
- filmmakers are only concerned about making money
- business has a great effect on the movie.
|
the original story was not suitable for a movie
|
[
"milk tea is more popular than ice cream",
"filmmakers are only concerned about making money",
"business has a great effect on the movie."
] |
race
|
W: Could you tell me how many of your employees are women?
M: Yes, certainly. We have a very high percentage of female staff. We employ about 160 women, which is eighty percent of all our staff.
|
How many of the employees in this organization are men?
* 40.
* 160.
* 80.
|
40.
|
[
"160.",
"80."
] |
dream
|
WASHINGTON--Tofu and Soyaburgers may be coming to American school lunch menus.What will the kids say?
"Terrible," said Greg Dudzinski,17,of Ripon High School in Wisconsin,as he toured the US capital.
"The regular hamburgers are bad enough,so soyaburgers would be a lot worse," offered Zach Richey,13,of Scottsboro Junior High in Alabama,another tourist.
But the United States government--hoping to reduce the amount of fat that children are eating--has approved the use of soy as a meat substitute in meals for schools and day-care centers.
Not all kids dislike the change Mariel Spano,17,of Sandy Creek High School in New York,also visiting the capital,said she likes soyaburgers:"There's less fat,and they're better for you.They taste the same,and they're just as good."
The government tried to make soy a meat substitute nearly 20 years ago-but later dropped the idea.At the time,the plan was intended as a cost-cutting move .US Agriculture Department officials say their purpose now is only to make meals healthier.
Schools are likely to increase the amount of soy that is mixed with hamburgers and other foods already on their menus,and they will also be looking to food companies to develop new soy products that children will like "I can't see putting tofu on a student's plate as being acceptable.I can see taking a product that's familiar to the students and adding a large amount of soy to it and having it be acceptable," said Jill Benza,director of food services for the Mesa,Arizona schools.
|
What is the newspaper report mainly about?
a. Various opinions on soy products for US schools.
b. Healthy foods for students in US schools.
c. The plan that is made by the US government for school lunch.
d. The difficulty in using soy products for US schools.
|
b
|
[
"a",
"c",
"d"
] |
race
|
In the US, the most popular way to welcome the new year is with a big party. Some parties are at private homes. But in recent years, it has become more and more common for Americans to go to a hotel or eating-place on the night of December 31st. There, they can eat a big dinner, drink champagne, and dance to orchestra music.
Most New Year's parties are usually noisy. People shout and sing. And often, guests blow on small noisemakers when the new year arrives at midnight. This tradition of noise making is believed to start centuries ago. People thought that loud sounds would drive away the bad spirits of the old year.
The biggest, noisiest New Year's party in the US takes place in Times Square in New York. Thousands of people gather there. Some of them ring bells and set fireworks. Others blow whistles of car horns . And at twelve o'clock, they begin to cheer as an electric sign in the shape of a red apple lights up on top of a tall building.
The Times Square celebration includes another well-known American tradition. Since 1929, the band of musician Guy Lombardo has given a concert on New Year's Eve. Guy Lombardo died in 1977. But, Bill Lombardo, has kept the tradition alive with a band concert at a New York city hotel. When the crowds in Times Square start cheering the arrival of the new year, television cameras show the band playing the song Auld Lang Syne.
|
In 1929 a concert on New Year's Eve was given by _ .
1: the band of Bill Lombardo
2: the band of Elvis Aaron Presley
3: the band of Johann Strauss
4: the band of Guy Lombardo
|
1
|
[
"2",
"3",
"4"
] |
race
|
how do you put eyeliner on?
a) Make a line above your eyelid crease.
b) Make a small line right above your eyelashes on your eyelid.
|
b
|
[
"a"
] |
piqa
|
|
A block called HHH contains a medium purple hexagon. The medium purple hexagon touches another medium purple hexagon. Medium purple hexagon number two is inside and touching block HHH. There is a block named LLL. A medium purple hexagon and a medium grey object touch a medium red hexagon.Another medium red hexagon is over medium red hexagon number one. Block LLL contains medium red hexagon number one. Medium red hexagon number two is inside this block. The medium purple hexagon is covered by and the grey shape is within this block. Disconnected from and on the left side of another block called KKK is this block. Block KKK covers a medium purple hexagon.
|
Do all medium purple hexagons contain all medium purple hexagons?
A] No
B] Yes
|
A
|
[
"B"
] |
spartun
|
Imagine sailing through the sky, high above buildings and trees, in perfect peace and quiet. No noisy engines. No window with dirty marks in your way. No strong wind blowing in your face. You can't feel or hear the wind because you're traveling in the exact same direction and at the exact same speed it is.
A hot-air balloon has three main parts: the balloon, called an envelope; a basket, where passengers ride; and a burner system, which supplies the hot air.
Most balloon envelopes are made of strong, lightweight nylon. They vary in size and shape, but they have to be really, really big to lift even a single person. Most weigh more than an adult man and use more fabric than you'd need to cover a baseball diamond .
The basket is usually made of wicker ,which is strong but not too stiff . It needs to bend a bit for a soft landing, just like a good jumper bends her legs instead of keeping them stiff and straight when she lands.
When the burner system blasts flames, it makes a noisy sound, but once the balloon is flying , the burner can be turned off. The air in the envelope will then slowly cool, and the balloon will gradually sink unless the pilot starts the burner again.
To operate, a pilot adds hot air to the balloon to go up or deflates it to go down, until he finds a breeze blowing in the direction he wants to fly. But no matter which way the wind blows them, balloonists have an amazing bird's-eye view of the world.
|
The text is probably from _ .
* a brochure advertising hot-air balloon rides
* a story about hot-air balloon adventures
* a newspaper article about hot-air balloon facts
* an article on hot-air balloons in an airplane magazine
|
an article on hot-air balloons in an airplane magazine
|
[
"a brochure advertising hot-air balloon rides",
"a story about hot-air balloon adventures",
"a newspaper article about hot-air balloon facts"
] |
race
|
A is on the right and R is on the left. O is to the bottom-left of X. O is on the same vertical plane directly above A.
|
What is the relation of the agent A to the agent X?
* upper-right
* lower-right
* above
* overlap
* upper-left
* lower-left
* left
* right
* below
|
lower-left
|
[
"upper-right",
"lower-right",
"above",
"overlap",
"upper-left",
"left",
"right",
"below"
] |
stepgame
|
Which human activity most often has a harmful effect on the environment?
- Breathing
- Growing
- Planting
- Polluting
|
Polluting
|
[
"Breathing",
"Growing",
"Planting"
] |
arc
|
|
We have three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block B is to the left of block A and below block C. Block A has a medium black square. The medium black square is below a medium yellow square. Block B contains two medium blue squares. Below a medium yellow square is medium blue square number one. Medium blue square number two is below the medium yellow square. Medium blue square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium blue square number two. And block C contains three medium blue squares. Below medium blue square number two and medium blue square number three there is medium blue square number one. Below medium blue square number three there is medium blue square number two.
|
Which object is to the left of a black shape? the medium yellow square that is in block B or the medium yellow square that is in block A?
|
The medium yellow square that is in block b
|
[
"The medium yellow square that is in block a",
"Both of them",
"None of them"
] |
spartqa
|
The runner lost the race because he had bad shoelaces. What might his shoelaces have caused him to do?
- Gain ground
- Near finish line
- Win the race
- Get tired
- Trip over
|
Trip over
|
[
"Gain ground",
"Near finish line",
"Win the race",
"Get tired"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
The birth of Lacey our beautiful granddaughter on Aug. 273 . The birth of Gerry , my beautiful baby sister on Aug 44 . God sent into the world on Aug. 22 , our very good friend , RD Ross nearly 70 years ago6 . God also sent a wonderful brother in law whom I had the pleasure of knowing for 59 years , Johnny , whose birthday is Aug 26.7 .
|
What can be gleaned from the narrator and their personal life ?
* They have a lot of family members .
* They do n't have a sister .
* They have bad relations with Johnny .
* None of the above choices .
|
They have a lot of family members .
|
[
"They do n't have a sister .",
"They have bad relations with Johnny .",
"None of the above choices ."
] |
cosmos
|
City officials in South Jakarta must now cycle when performing their duties.in a move to help _ pollution and global warming."They can own a car and drive to work,but they must cycle when traveling to do their work",South Jakarta city spokesman Ahmad Sotar said,"This is compulsory.Cycling will not only reduce pollution and global warming,but also promote good health."He added,"The official can also get to know their residents better since now they call cycle through the narrow alleyways to reach their home.They can't do so if they drive".
South Jakarta, the second--largest of five cities making up greater Jakarta, covers an area of 145 square kilometers and has 2.5 million residents.Over 200 officials in 10 sub.districts and 65 villages have been told about the new rule.Supporting the move,Meruyuny Village chief Selamat Aryadi said cycling would keep officials fit."I don't mind buying a bike.But there must be some exceptions. What will happen if there is a big fire or landslide which I need to attend urgently? I may be late for everything,"he said with a quiet laugh."I think if it,s raining heavily it makes more sense for me to drive.I just hope 1 won't get caught,"he added.
Sotar said the officials do not have to cycle to attend to emergency calls."But it is no excuse to say they are too old and sick to cycle.That means they are also too old and sick to perform their duties so they should be replaced,"he said:"We will ask the residents to be our eyes and ears and tell us if the officials cycle or drive."Sotar said.
|
If there is something urgent,_.
1) the residents are asked to be the eyes and ears
2) driving there is probably the best way
3) all official has nothing to do but cycle there
4) it is forgivable for an official to be late because of the rule
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4
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[
"1",
"2",
"3"
] |
race
|
T is at U’s 9 o'clock. The object C is upper and slightly to the right of the object S. J and K are side by side with J to the left and K to the right. Q is below Y and to the left of Y. T is positioned above J. S is sitting at the 9:00 position of O. C is at a 45 degree angle to B, in the upper lefthand corner. O is above K and to the left of K. U is over there and Y is on the left of it. B and E are in a vertical line with B on top.
|
What is the relation of the agent U to the agent S?
- lower-left
- lower-right
- upper-left
- right
- upper-right
- left
- overlap
- above
- below
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right
|
[
"lower-left",
"lower-right",
"upper-left",
"upper-right",
"left",
"overlap",
"above",
"below"
] |
stepgame
|
Sometimes the best advice doesn't come from a book, a microphone, from behind a desk in Washington or even from the people who are the leaders in their fields. Sometimes the best life lessons are found deep in the roots of where we came from. My father passed away years ago, but I always remember the lessons he taught me. Three of them particularly shape my perspective day after day.
The first one is that little things make big things happen. To the best of my memory, when I was young, we needed to build a new shed. Those were the days when stores like Home Depot and Lowes didn't exist. Brand-new timber was expensive, so folks often reused the materials that others in the community didn't need. That summer, Dad and I used the boards from an old abandoned barn. We pulled them down one by one, drew the nails out and took off the tin and straightened it in order to reuse it. We got our supplies back to our yard and got to work. I don't know how much of a help I really was, but I chose to stay beside Dad the entire period, working along with him.
The sun was hot that day, and sweat formed and ran down our faces. I stood there and handed him the nails one by one, which were hammered into that shed. Dad made me feel proud of my work. Even though I just handed him the nails, he repeatedly emphasized how we built the new shed "together". He taught me that when you're willing to do hard work, even in little things, big things come together.
The second one is that we should honor our promises. As a young man, my father always carried a pocket-sized Bible in his chest pocket. Shortly before the invasion of Normandy in 1944, he prayed for God's protection and promised God that if he made it home, he would make sure his family attended church every Sunday. Well, he made it home and he kept that promise. I cannot remember a Sunday when Dad did not take my mother, my siblings and me to church -- even when we were away on vacation. I now have my Dad's pocket Bible. It is one of my most treasured possessions, and it serves as a constant reminder of my dad's service to his country. However, it also serves as a visual representation of my dad's firm determination to keep his promises.
Today, I place great value on my family and my faith, undoubtedly because of my dad's example. This lesson of promise has been introduced into all areas of my life.
The third one is that listening is a way to acquire wisdom. My dad and I kept ourselves busy doing a lot of things together. During the nights of late summer, after dinner, the whole family would gather on our small porch to talk as the sun went down. Sometimes an aunt or uncle would drop by, and at other times my grandparents would be there. They would talk about the neighborhood news, the goings-on in modern Western society and politics -- mostly ordinary things, but it was good to sit there listening and to be together. Moreover, sitting there on the porch as dusk faded into night, I learned the value of listening and observing. Sometimes taking a moment to pause gives us the best perspective and sometimes we find the best answers simply by listening.
Life in America becomes more complex. However, I like to think back to the simple lessons I learned from my father. They were the building blocks of my character and the values that still guide me today. Perhaps someone who has influence on your life taught you life lessons that helped form your character. I'm convinced that our nation could gain a lot by applying these lessons today. If we did, I think we would be reminded that the reason why our nation has become great is not merely that we have had wise leaders or well-spoken elected officials. Our nation has become great because of those ordinary Americans like my father, who have pride in their work, place great value on honesty, character and commitments, and pass those lessons on to their children and grandchildren. And that is the reason why we are still great today.
|
How did the author feel when working with his father?
A: Sad and discouraged.
B: Nervous and unhelpful.
C: Happy and proud.
D: Tired but excited.
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
|
Climbers at the top of Mount Everest, the world's highest peak, will now be able to make video calls and surf the Internet on their mobile phones, a Nepalese telecom group claims.
Ncell, a branch company of Swedish phone giant TeliaSonera, said on Thursday it had set up a high-speed third-generation (3G) phone base station at an altitude of 5,200 metres in the Everest region.
"Today we made the world's highest video call from Mount Everest base camp successfully. The coverage of the network will reach up to the peak of Mount Everest," Ncell Nepal chief Pasi Koistinen told reporters in Kathmandu.
The installation will also help tens of thousands of tourists and hikers who visit the world's highest mountain every year.
Climbers who reached its 8,848-metre peak previously depended on expensive satellite phones and a voice-only network set up by China Mobile in 2007 on the Chinese side of the mountain.
"This is a great milestone for mobile communications as the 3G high speed Internet will bring faster, more affordable telecommunication services from the world's tallest mountain," said Lars Nyberg, chief executive of TeliaSonera, which owns 80 percent of Ncell.
The 3G services will be fast enough to make video calls and use the Internet, said the company, which also claimed the world's lowest 3G base at 1,400 metres below sea level in a mine in Europe.
Despite the installation in Mount Everest, telecom services cover less than one-third of the 28 million people of Nepal, one of the poorest countries in the world.
TeliaSonera said it planned to invest $ 100 million in the next year to ensure that mobile coverage increases to more than 90 per cent of the Himalayan nation's population.
The 3G network on Mount Everest puts TeliaSonera ahead of state-controlled Nepal Telecom, Indian-owned United Telecom and China Mobile.
Around 3,000 people have climbed to the Everest summit since Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay became the first people to conquer the peak in 1953.
|
According to Lars Nyberg, the 3G services they provide _ .
A: are fast and convenient
B: offer free emailing
C: are a little expensive
D: can make voice-only calls
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
|
I is below W with a small gap between them. B and N are in a vertical line with B on top. U is diagonally below B to the right at a 45 degree angle. D is at the bottom of G vertically. U and I are parallel, and I is below U. D is on the right side to X. T is slightly off center to the top left and X is slightly off center to the bottom right. N is there and T is at the 10 position of a clock face.
|
What is the relation of the agent D to the agent W?
* overlap
* upper-right
* lower-left
* right
* above
* upper-left
* below
* lower-right
* left
|
overlap
|
[
"upper-right",
"lower-left",
"right",
"above",
"upper-left",
"below",
"lower-right",
"left"
] |
stepgame
|
John spent an hour in the bath just relaxing. He enjoyed the sensations of it. He liked doing what?
- Invigorating
- Being clean
- Fall asleep
- Deep breathing
- Feeling good
|
Feeling good
|
[
"Invigorating",
"Being clean",
"Fall asleep",
"Deep breathing"
] |
commonsenseqa
|
|
Two boxes, called DDD and EEE exist. Box DDD contains a large orange thing and covers a midsize white shape. South of the orange thing is the midsize thing. The orange thing is behind this object. Behind and south of box DDD is box EEE. Disconnected from this box is box DDD. Box EEE covers a large rectangle.
|
Where is the orange shape regarding DDD?
1: ec
2: near
3: ntpp
4: above
5: front
6: tppi
7: tpp
|
3
|
[
"1",
"2",
"4",
"5",
"6",
"7"
] |
spartun
|
He said he 's just going to wear something he already has . Sounds good to me ! They are n't trick ' r treating , but are still dressing up . A bunch of kids are going to decorate the front and have fun passing out candy .
|
What may be the reason why they are happy he will wear something he already has ?
- They do n't like Halloween .
- None of the above choices .
- They do n't have to buy a costume .
- They usually always want something .
|
They do n't have to buy a costume .
|
[
"They do n't like Halloween .",
"None of the above choices .",
"They usually always want something ."
] |
cosmos
|
An old man was fishing by a river. A child was watching him. The old man was really good at fishing and it didn't take him much time to catch a basket of fish. The old man saw that the child was very cute, and he wanted to give her a whole basket of fish. But the child shook her head.
The old man was surprised and asked "Why don't you want the fish?"
The child replied,"I want the fishing rod in your hands." The old man asked, "Why do you want the rod?"
"It won't take long to eat all the fish in the basket. But if I have the fishing rod, I can go fishing by myself and I won't be afraid of not having any fish to eat."
I think you will certainly say that the girl is very smart. Wrong! If she doesn't know how to fish, she cannot have fish to eat, even though she has the fishing rod. It's useless to only have a fishing rod. Fishing skills are the most important, not the fishing rod.
Too many people think that if they have a "fishing rod" in their life, they will no longer fear the difficulties in life. They are just like the child, who thought that if she had a fishing rod, she would have fish to eat.
|
Where did the old man put the fish?
- In a bag.
- In a basket.
- In a box.
- In a glass.
|
In a bag.
|
[
"In a basket.",
"In a box.",
"In a glass."
] |
race
|
There are three boxes, called DDD, EEE and JJJ. Box DDD covers box EEE. This box is above and to the left-hand side of box JJJ. Disconnected from this box is box JJJ. A midsize orange shape is inside and touching box DDD. Box EEE has a midsize white rectangle. The white shape is over and touches a midsize green rectangle. The midsize green rectangle is inside and touching box EEE. Box JJJ covers a midsize green rectangle.
|
Where is the midsize green rectangle covered by box JJJ relative to the midsize green rectangle covered by EEE?
- dc
- tpp
- po
- left
- right
- behind
- far
|
right
|
[
"dc",
"tpp",
"po",
"left",
"behind",
"far"
] |
spartun
|
When you watch TV programs about wild animals, it is surprising to see how an antelope can escape a lion's attack. In the wilderness, everyone has a stunt. Even plants have their own ways of fighting off enemies.
Over millions of years of evolution, plants have developed a unique defence system. Chemicals are wildly used for survival. By making their leaves, flowers, roots and fruits distasteful or poisonous to enemies, plants can fight back.
One such plant is the Golden Wattle tree. The British scientist David Cameron has found when an animal eats the tree's leaves, the amount of poison increases in the other leaves. "It's like the damaged leaves telephoning the others telling them to fight together against the enemy, " he said.
The tree also sends defence messages to neighboring plants by giving out a special smell. Golden Wattle trees in the surrounding 45 meters will get the message and produce more poison within 10 minutes. Now, if an enemy eats too many of the trees' leaves, it will die.
Every species of plant or tree is good at the production of a particular set of chemicals. A _ that can safely eat the leaves of one tree may be poisoned by its neighbor.
In this way, plants have developed not only individual defence system, but also shared it with others. This makes it impossible for a single animal to destroy even a small area of forest.
|
Which of the following can be the best title of the passage?
A) Lions and Antelopes
B) Plants Fight back with Poisons
C) Plants Can Kill Animals
D) Animals and Plants
|
A
|
[
"B",
"C",
"D"
] |
race
|
In her book , Assassination Vacation , Sarah Vowell told of her travels around the country to learn the details of the first three US presidential assassinations : Abraham Lincoln , James A Garfield and William McKinley . Along the way , she visited or encountered or learned some very odd facts and artifacts . One interesting story was the press coverage of President Garfield 's slow ten - week journey to death after being shot twice at the Baltimore & Potomac train station in Washington DC on July 2 , 1881 .
|
What may be plausible about the author of the book Assassination Vacation ?
1. She learned some odd facts about Abraham Lincoln
2. None of the above choices .
3. She is interested in history
4. She was shot twice on the Baltimore & Potomac train
|
3
|
[
"1",
"2",
"4"
] |
cosmos
|
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