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Last week I talked with some of my students about what they wanted to do after they graduated, and what kind of job prospects they thought they had.
Given that I teach students who are training to be doctors, I was surprised do find that most thought that they would not be able to get the jobs they wanted without "out... | We can know from the passage that the author works as a_. | [
"doctor",
"model",
"teacher",
"reporter"
] | C | 2 | high |
Last week I talked with some of my students about what they wanted to do after they graduated, and what kind of job prospects they thought they had.
Given that I teach students who are training to be doctors, I was surprised do find that most thought that they would not be able to get the jobs they wanted without "out... | Many graduates today turn to cosmetic surgery to_. | [
"marry a better man/woman",
"become a model",
"get an advantage over others in job-hunting",
"attract more admirers"
] | C | 2 | high |
Last week I talked with some of my students about what they wanted to do after they graduated, and what kind of job prospects they thought they had.
Given that I teach students who are training to be doctors, I was surprised do find that most thought that they would not be able to get the jobs they wanted without "out... | According to the passage, the author believes that_. | [
"everyone should purchase perfection, whatever the cost",
"it's right for graduates to ask for others to help them out in hunting for jobs",
"it is one's appearance instead of skills that really matters in one's career",
"media are to blame for misleading young people in their seeking for surgery"
] | D | 3 | high |
Last week I talked with some of my students about what they wanted to do after they graduated, and what kind of job prospects they thought they had.
Given that I teach students who are training to be doctors, I was surprised do find that most thought that they would not be able to get the jobs they wanted without "out... | Which' s the best title for the passage?. | [
"Young Graduates Have Higher Expectations",
"Young Graduates Look to Surgery for Better Jobs",
"Young Graduates' Opinion About Cosmetic Surgery",
"Young Graduates Face a Different Situation in Job-hunting"
] | B | 1 | high |
YUZHOU, HENAN -An accident in a central China coal mine killed 21 miners Saturday and left another 16 trapped underground , the government said.
The death
rose to 26 Sunday morning as rescuers were battling to reach the 11 miners who were still trapped underground, rescue headquarters said.
Rescuers were battling to re... | What could be the best title for this passage? | [
"Death Toll Rises in an Accident in China",
"A Coal Mine Accident in Central China",
"An Accident in Central China",
"Coal Mine Accidents in China"
] | B | 1 | high |
YUZHOU, HENAN -An accident in a central China coal mine killed 21 miners Saturday and left another 16 trapped underground , the government said.
The death
rose to 26 Sunday morning as rescuers were battling to reach the 11 miners who were still trapped underground, rescue headquarters said.
Rescuers were battling to re... | From this passage we know that _ . | [
"Of the 276 miners in the mine only 21 were dead until the next morning",
"The miners trapped underground would be saved without difficulty",
"16 miners trapped underground were still found alive waiting for the rescue",
"Until the next morning another 5 miners were found dead in this accident"
] | D | 3 | high |
YUZHOU, HENAN -An accident in a central China coal mine killed 21 miners Saturday and left another 16 trapped underground , the government said.
The death
rose to 26 Sunday morning as rescuers were battling to reach the 11 miners who were still trapped underground, rescue headquarters said.
Rescuers were battling to re... | According to the writer, which of the following is not true? | [
"The mine was owned by more than one company",
"There was at least one more similar accident happening in Central China before",
"Before the accident happened there was no sign of something wrong",
"When the accident happened one of the mine owners was in the pit"
] | C | 2 | high |
Understanding the process of making career choices and managing your career is a basic life skill that everyone should understand.
Your career decisions have such a profound effect on all aspects of your life. It's important to have the knowledge and resources needed to make smart, informed decisions. Whether you are l... | What's the main idea of the passage? | [
"In the process of making career decisions, people should consider interests, abilities, values, personal needs and realities.",
"All the people should have a good knowledge of how to make career choices and manage their career.",
"Career decisions have a great impact on people's life.",
"There are various po... | B | 1 | high |
Understanding the process of making career choices and managing your career is a basic life skill that everyone should understand.
Your career decisions have such a profound effect on all aspects of your life. It's important to have the knowledge and resources needed to make smart, informed decisions. Whether you are l... | How many tips does the author give on career management? | [
"1.",
"2.",
"3.",
"4."
] | D | 3 | high |
Understanding the process of making career choices and managing your career is a basic life skill that everyone should understand.
Your career decisions have such a profound effect on all aspects of your life. It's important to have the knowledge and resources needed to make smart, informed decisions. Whether you are l... | It can be inferred that _ . | [
"career decision is misunderstood by many people because they don't take it as a life-long process",
"your career will be definitely successful if you make a well informed decision",
"making yourself understood can help you make a final choice",
"writing a good resume can find a good job"
] | A | 0 | high |
Understanding the process of making career choices and managing your career is a basic life skill that everyone should understand.
Your career decisions have such a profound effect on all aspects of your life. It's important to have the knowledge and resources needed to make smart, informed decisions. Whether you are l... | Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE according to the passage? | [
"Your interests in the occupation you choose are vital.",
"Good career guidance and resources can help you gain the skills and experience.",
"You are to make significant decisions without good resources and the guidance of a career adviser.",
"Planning your retirement options is related to career management."... | C | 2 | high |
Astronauts on shorter shuttle missions often work very long days. Tasks are scheduled so tightly that break times are often used to finish the day's work. This type of schedule is far too demanding for long missions on the International Space Station(ISS). ISS crewmembers usually live in space for at least a quarter... | Which of the following best describes the families of the astronauts on the ISS ? | [
"They are caring and thoughtful.",
"They are worried and upset.",
"They are impatient and annoyed.",
"They are excited and curious."
] | A | 0 | high |
Astronauts on shorter shuttle missions often work very long days. Tasks are scheduled so tightly that break times are often used to finish the day's work. This type of schedule is far too demanding for long missions on the International Space Station(ISS). ISS crewmembers usually live in space for at least a quarter... | The passage mainly discusses how astronauts _ . | [
"work for longer missions in space",
"connect with people on the Earth",
"spend their free time in space",
"observe the Earth from space"
] | C | 2 | high |
Dogs have long been used to find explosives and drugs.Now,a new study shows that man's best friend can also help to find lung and breast cancer,researchers report in integrative Cancer Therapies.The findings show that trained ordinary household dogs can detect early--stage lung and breast cancers by smelling the breath... | McCulloch and his group used_in their research. | [
"10 dogs and 55 people",
"5 dogs and 86 people",
"10 dogs and 83 people",
"5 dogs and 169 people"
] | D | 3 | high |
Dogs have long been used to find explosives and drugs.Now,a new study shows that man's best friend can also help to find lung and breast cancer,researchers report in integrative Cancer Therapies.The findings show that trained ordinary household dogs can detect early--stage lung and breast cancers by smelling the breath... | We can infer from the passage that_. | [
"dogs can smell signs of other cancers except the above two kinds",
"the final goal of the researchers is to design an electronic dog to detect cancer",
"dogs can detect odors 10 000 to 100 000 times better than humans can",
"dogs will soon be widely used to smell signs of cancers in hospitals"
] | B | 1 | high |
Dogs have long been used to find explosives and drugs.Now,a new study shows that man's best friend can also help to find lung and breast cancer,researchers report in integrative Cancer Therapies.The findings show that trained ordinary household dogs can detect early--stage lung and breast cancers by smelling the breath... | Which of the following would be the best title? | [
"Special Noses of Dogs",
"Dogs and Cancer",
"Dogs Smell Signs of Cancer",
"McCulloch'S New Discovery"
] | C | 2 | high |
Friends and Buddies
This program is planned for teenagers who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers . The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendships. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12-18, numbers of members are ... | If you have free time only on Saturday, you can go to _ . | [
"Friends and Buddies",
"Club Saturday Swim",
"Sibshops (Ages 10-13)",
"Banana Splits"
] | B | 1 | high |
Friends and Buddies
This program is planned for teenagers who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers . The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendships. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12-18, numbers of members are ... | Activities on how to lead to a better understanding of friendships are held _ . | [
"2 Fridays per month",
"12:00-12:30 or 12:30-1:00, Saturday afternoon",
"4:00-5:00 pm, Wednesday",
"4:30-5:30 pm, Tuesday"
] | A | 0 | high |
Friends and Buddies
This program is planned for teenagers who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers . The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendships. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12-18, numbers of members are ... | If you go to Sibshops (Ages 10-13) , you can _ . | [
"meet with other peers",
"solve your mental problem",
"improve sibling relationships",
"think of healthy coping skills"
] | C | 2 | high |
Friends and Buddies
This program is planned for teenagers who have special needs with the goal of meeting within a community with other peers . The purpose of the program is that it will lead to a better understanding of friendships. Gym, Swim, Surprise Guest, and Pizza are included. Ages 12-18, numbers of members are ... | Which of the following is TRUE according to the four passages? | [
"They are all in the same place.",
"They are all free of charge.",
"They all hold activities each week.",
"They are all intended for children."
] | D | 3 | high |
Every time I lost a tooth I would put it under my pillow at night. The next morning I would wake up to find two coins replacing my tooth. Then I'd wonder about the tooth fairy all day.
"Mom, where do you think the tooth fairy lives? What does she do with the teeth she collects?"
My mom said she didn't know. She only kn... | As a young girl, the author _ . | [
"was afraid of the tooth fairy",
"was interested in the tooth fairy",
"knew where the tooth fairy lived",
"doubted if the tooth fairy existed"
] | B | 1 | high |
Every time I lost a tooth I would put it under my pillow at night. The next morning I would wake up to find two coins replacing my tooth. Then I'd wonder about the tooth fairy all day.
"Mom, where do you think the tooth fairy lives? What does she do with the teeth she collects?"
My mom said she didn't know. She only kn... | The author thought it was a good thing for her to lose another tooth because _ . | [
"she could get some coins",
"she disliked her baby teeth",
"she wanted to help her mother solve a mystery",
"she believed the tooth fairy would come again"
] | D | 3 | high |
Every time I lost a tooth I would put it under my pillow at night. The next morning I would wake up to find two coins replacing my tooth. Then I'd wonder about the tooth fairy all day.
"Mom, where do you think the tooth fairy lives? What does she do with the teeth she collects?"
My mom said she didn't know. She only kn... | When the author felt someone was close to her, she _ . | [
"thought her mother had come",
"believed she was in a dream",
"was only half awake",
"was unable to sleep"
] | C | 2 | high |
One day an old woman was traveling alone in the mountains. Suddenly she saw something shining in the stream. When she came close, she found it was a precious stone. She put the stone into her bag and went on with her trip.
The next day the old woman met a young man, who was also a traveler in the mountains. The young... | How did the young man find the precious stone? | [
"He found it in his food.",
"He dug it out in a valley.",
"He saw it in the woman's bag.",
"He noticed it shining in the stream."
] | C | 2 | high |
One day an old woman was traveling alone in the mountains. Suddenly she saw something shining in the stream. When she came close, she found it was a precious stone. She put the stone into her bag and went on with her trip.
The next day the old woman met a young man, who was also a traveler in the mountains. The young... | The man returned the stone to the woman because _ . | [
"he found the stone was not precious",
"he understood the real meaning of joy",
"he felt embarrassed at taking away the stone",
"he wanted to get something even more precious"
] | D | 3 | high |
One day an old woman was traveling alone in the mountains. Suddenly she saw something shining in the stream. When she came close, she found it was a precious stone. She put the stone into her bag and went on with her trip.
The next day the old woman met a young man, who was also a traveler in the mountains. The young... | Which of the following would be the best title of the passage? | [
"A special stone",
"The joy of giving",
"A woman and a young man",
"An experience in the mountains"
] | B | 1 | high |
The $11 billion self-help industry is built on the idea that you should turn negative thoughts like "I never do anything right" into positive ones like "I can succeed." But was positive thinking advocate Norman Vincent Peale right? Is there power in positive thinking?
Researchers in Canada just published a study in the... | According to the study of the Canadian researchers, _ . | [
"positive thinking is not as powerful as negative thinking",
"encouraging positive thinking may actually discourage people",
"happy people can think positively while unhappy people can't",
"getting people to think positively can strengthen their confidence"
] | B | 1 | high |
She was 6 years old when I first met her on the beach near where I live. She insisted on talking to me. "I'm building," she said.
"I see that. What is it?" I asked, not caring.
"Oh, I don't know, I just like the feel of sand."
That sounds good, I thought, and slipped off my shoes.
A sandpiper glided by.
"My mom says ... | When he talked to Wendy, the author failed to understand that _ . | [
"Wendy knew she was going to die",
"Wendy had no friends of her age",
"Wendy didn't believe sandpipers could bring people joy",
"Wendy had no experience of losing a close family member"
] | A | 0 | high |
She was 6 years old when I first met her on the beach near where I live. She insisted on talking to me. "I'm building," she said.
"I see that. What is it?" I asked, not caring.
"Oh, I don't know, I just like the feel of sand."
That sounds good, I thought, and slipped off my shoes.
A sandpiper glided by.
"My mom says ... | The author felt guilty when he saw Wendy was not on the beach, because he didn't _ . | [
"know the girl had a disease",
"treat the girl nicely a month ago",
"attend the girl's funeral",
"keep his promise to meet the girl on the beach"
] | B | 1 | high |
She was 6 years old when I first met her on the beach near where I live. She insisted on talking to me. "I'm building," she said.
"I see that. What is it?" I asked, not caring.
"Oh, I don't know, I just like the feel of sand."
That sounds good, I thought, and slipped off my shoes.
A sandpiper glided by.
"My mom says ... | What did the man learn from the little girl? | [
"Death is nothing to fear.",
"Friendship plays an important role in life.",
"Living itself is a kind of happiness.",
"A person should enjoy each living day."
] | D | 3 | high |
An allowance is an important tool for teaching kids how to budget, save and make their own decisions. Children remember and learn from mistakes when their own dollars are lost or spent foolishly.
How large an allowance is appropriate? Experts say there is not right amount. Actual amounts differ from region to region, a... | Which of the following is the possible title of the passage? | [
"How to develop a child's initiative.",
"How to work up an amount of pocket money.",
"How to teach a child to save money.",
"How to teach a child about money."
] | D | 3 | high |
An allowance is an important tool for teaching kids how to budget, save and make their own decisions. Children remember and learn from mistakes when their own dollars are lost or spent foolishly.
How large an allowance is appropriate? Experts say there is not right amount. Actual amounts differ from region to region, a... | It can be inferred from the passage that if a child is given an allowance, he or she may _ . | [
"spend all the money very soon",
"be spoiled and finally ruined",
"feel responsible and careful about money",
"lost the money and can not return home"
] | C | 2 | high |
An allowance is an important tool for teaching kids how to budget, save and make their own decisions. Children remember and learn from mistakes when their own dollars are lost or spent foolishly.
How large an allowance is appropriate? Experts say there is not right amount. Actual amounts differ from region to region, a... | The author implies in the passage that _ . | [
"paying children for their housework is no good",
"a child's initiative can be developed if he or she is paid for all the housework",
"children may feel lost and lonely if they have no pocket money",
"children may learn to put aside some money if they are given a great amount of pocket money"
] | A | 0 | high |
Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are over concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: what kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I w... | According to the wirter, self-awareness is _ . | [
"harmful to people",
"a weak point of shy people",
"the cause of unhappiness",
"a good characteristic"
] | D | 3 | high |
Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are over concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: what kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I w... | What is the shy people's reaction to praise? | [
"They are pleased by it",
"They feel it is not true",
"They are very sensitive to it",
"They feel they are worthy of it"
] | B | 1 | high |
Shyness is the cause of much unhappiness for a great many people. Shy people are anxious and self-conscious; that is, they are over concerned with their own appearance and actions. Worrisome thoughts are constantly occurring in their minds: what kind of impression am I making? Do they like me? Do I sound stupid? Am I w... | We can learn from the passage that shyness can _ . | [
"help us to live up to our full development",
"enable us to understand ourselves better",
"block our chances for a successful life",
"have nothing to do with lack of self esteem"
] | C | 2 | high |
A new Canada Prize for the Arts and Creativity could be in place by 2010, with large cash prizes for emerging artists in dance, music, theatre and visual arts.
The prize is the idea of Tony Gagliano and David Pecaut, founders of the Luminato festival,who were able to convince the federal government to back it. The f... | Why did David Pecaut have the idea of founding a new Ganada Prize? | [
"To enlarge the content of the Luminato festival.",
"To advance Canada's honor and opportunities.",
"To consider his own benefits from the prize.",
"To make more Canadians get world prizes."
] | B | 1 | high |
A new Canada Prize for the Arts and Creativity could be in place by 2010, with large cash prizes for emerging artists in dance, music, theatre and visual arts.
The prize is the idea of Tony Gagliano and David Pecaut, founders of the Luminato festival,who were able to convince the federal government to back it. The f... | The new Canada Prize will _ . | [
"have at least twelve winners",
"be divided into four detailed parts",
"be held every four years in Canada",
"offer every winner about$25 million"
] | B | 1 | high |
A new Canada Prize for the Arts and Creativity could be in place by 2010, with large cash prizes for emerging artists in dance, music, theatre and visual arts.
The prize is the idea of Tony Gagliano and David Pecaut, founders of the Luminato festival,who were able to convince the federal government to back it. The f... | Those participating in the final round of the new Canada Prize _ . | [
"needn't experience semi--final rounds",
"must accept the judge from Canadian experts",
"need to have their performances made into films",
"will have their performances broadcast on the TV"
] | D | 3 | high |
A new Canada Prize for the Arts and Creativity could be in place by 2010, with large cash prizes for emerging artists in dance, music, theatre and visual arts.
The prize is the idea of Tony Gagliano and David Pecaut, founders of the Luminato festival,who were able to convince the federal government to back it. The f... | Which of the following would be the best title for the text? | [
"the Capital of the World in Arts",
"The Nobel Prize in Arts",
"A Canada Prize for Arts",
"The Emerging Artists"
] | C | 2 | high |
Looking good, feeling good
Born to a model mom and a suit maker dad, fashion was actually in my blood. I always had a strong desire to dress in a certain way and to stand out from the crowd.
I made my own toys when I was a young child and sewed my first skirt at just 10 years old. A friend's mother took one look at my ... | When the author was in high school, she _ . | [
"wore the latest fashions",
"was fond of hand-painted clothing",
"began to make clothes on her own",
"dressed in the same way as her classmates"
] | C | 2 | high |
Looking good, feeling good
Born to a model mom and a suit maker dad, fashion was actually in my blood. I always had a strong desire to dress in a certain way and to stand out from the crowd.
I made my own toys when I was a young child and sewed my first skirt at just 10 years old. A friend's mother took one look at my ... | What advice does the author give to those who want to be fashion designers? | [
"Creating basic designs in high school.",
"Wearing high-quality clothes all the time.",
"Looking at what their friends are wearing.",
"Deciding what is unique about their clothes."
] | D | 3 | high |
Looking good, feeling good
Born to a model mom and a suit maker dad, fashion was actually in my blood. I always had a strong desire to dress in a certain way and to stand out from the crowd.
I made my own toys when I was a young child and sewed my first skirt at just 10 years old. A friend's mother took one look at my ... | According to the author, well-designed clothes _ . | [
"cost people a lot of money",
"bring people great success",
"provide people with popular taste",
"help people feel sure of themselves"
] | D | 3 | high |
Microsoft just finished a three-month experiment operating an underwater data center.A server rack with the power of about 300PCs was placed into a water-tight steel container and lowered into the ocean off the coast of central California.
The unusual experiment was launched because current data centers are unpleasan... | What is the advantage of an underwater data center? | [
"It can be lowered to the ocean floor easily.",
"It can cool computing components automatically.",
"It can be built close to the place where people live.",
"It can make information easily accessible to people."
] | D | 3 | high |
Microsoft just finished a three-month experiment operating an underwater data center.A server rack with the power of about 300PCs was placed into a water-tight steel container and lowered into the ocean off the coast of central California.
The unusual experiment was launched because current data centers are unpleasan... | We can infer that the underwater data centers . | [
"cause little harm to the ocean life",
"are more environmentally friendly",
"change the course of ocean currents",
"are easy to build in large quantities"
] | B | 1 | high |
There was a king who gave his daughter a beautiful diamond necklace. The necklace was stolen and his people in the kingdom searched everywhere but could not find it. So the king asked to search for it and put a reward for$50,000 for anyone who found it.
One day, a clerk was walking home along a river when he saw someth... | The clerk tried to get the diamond necklace to _ . | [
"make the king happy.",
"keep it for himself.",
"get the big reward.",
"sell it at a high price."
] | C | 2 | high |
There was a king who gave his daughter a beautiful diamond necklace. The necklace was stolen and his people in the kingdom searched everywhere but could not find it. So the king asked to search for it and put a reward for$50,000 for anyone who found it.
One day, a clerk was walking home along a river when he saw someth... | Before the old man asked the clerk what was the matter, the clerk _ . | [
"was searching in the water",
"was trying to find help",
"felt rather tired",
"was not feeling good"
] | D | 3 | high |
There was a king who gave his daughter a beautiful diamond necklace. The necklace was stolen and his people in the kingdom searched everywhere but could not find it. So the king asked to search for it and put a reward for$50,000 for anyone who found it.
One day, a clerk was walking home along a river when he saw someth... | Where did the clerk find the necklace at last? | [
"On the tree",
"On the bank",
"In the river",
"In the sand"
] | A | 0 | high |
There was a king who gave his daughter a beautiful diamond necklace. The necklace was stolen and his people in the kingdom searched everywhere but could not find it. So the king asked to search for it and put a reward for$50,000 for anyone who found it.
One day, a clerk was walking home along a river when he saw someth... | What might be the best title for the passage? | [
"A beautiful diamond necklace",
"A king's promise",
"A lucky young clerk",
"Changing the way of thinking"
] | D | 3 | high |
The man who admitted to killing an Italian woman inside her East Harlem apartment said he was possessed by an "evil spell ," police said Thursday.
Bakary Camara, 41, who once dated the murdered woman, penned his admission of guilt in a three-page letter folded in his pocket as he tried to kill himself after police... | The reason why Camara killed the woman was _ . | [
"he didn't love her any more",
"the passage didn't tell us clearly",
"he killed her by mistake",
"he loved her dearly"
] | B | 1 | high |
The man who admitted to killing an Italian woman inside her East Harlem apartment said he was possessed by an "evil spell ," police said Thursday.
Bakary Camara, 41, who once dated the murdered woman, penned his admission of guilt in a three-page letter folded in his pocket as he tried to kill himself after police... | Which of the following is true according to the passage? | [
"Morelli and Camara are both Italians.",
"Camara will be sentenced to six years in prison.",
"Camara was once in prison for six years.",
"Camara was seriously wounded."
] | C | 2 | high |
The man who admitted to killing an Italian woman inside her East Harlem apartment said he was possessed by an "evil spell ," police said Thursday.
Bakary Camara, 41, who once dated the murdered woman, penned his admission of guilt in a three-page letter folded in his pocket as he tried to kill himself after police... | From the passage we know _ . | [
"Camara was in his native country",
"\"Evil spell\" really works",
"Camara and Morelli are husband and wife",
"Camara and Morelli knew each other"
] | D | 3 | high |
The man who admitted to killing an Italian woman inside her East Harlem apartment said he was possessed by an "evil spell ," police said Thursday.
Bakary Camara, 41, who once dated the murdered woman, penned his admission of guilt in a three-page letter folded in his pocket as he tried to kill himself after police... | What can we know about Morelli from the passage? | [
"She was murdered in Camara's home.",
"She had stayed in the city for 5 years.",
"She had just finished her degree before she was killed.",
"She called 911 before she was killed."
] | B | 1 | high |
The man who admitted to killing an Italian woman inside her East Harlem apartment said he was possessed by an "evil spell ," police said Thursday.
Bakary Camara, 41, who once dated the murdered woman, penned his admission of guilt in a three-page letter folded in his pocket as he tried to kill himself after police... | What did Camara do after killing the woman? | [
"He called to report a dead body.",
"He called the hospital to save the woman.",
"He regretted and tried to kill himself but failed.",
"He called the police and was ready to be arrested."
] | A | 0 | high |
Many scientists today are convinced that life exists elsewhere in the universe---life probably much like that on our own planet. They reason in the following way.
As far as astronomers can determine, the entire universe is built of the same matter. They have no reason to doubt that matter obeys the same laws in every... | The existence of life depends on all of the following factors EXCEPT _ . | [
"the right amount of atmosphere",
"our own solar system",
"steady heat and light",
"the right distance from the sun"
] | B | 1 | high |
Many scientists today are convinced that life exists elsewhere in the universe---life probably much like that on our own planet. They reason in the following way.
As far as astronomers can determine, the entire universe is built of the same matter. They have no reason to doubt that matter obeys the same laws in every... | Which of the following statements is INCORRECT? | [
"The planet must be as big and heavy as the earth.",
"Proper conditions are essential to the existence of life.",
"Double stars can provide steady light and heat.",
"The distance between a planet and its sun should be right."
] | C | 2 | high |
Many scientists today are convinced that life exists elsewhere in the universe---life probably much like that on our own planet. They reason in the following way.
As far as astronomers can determine, the entire universe is built of the same matter. They have no reason to doubt that matter obeys the same laws in every... | What kind of planet might NOT support life? | [
"Most of the planets of the stars.",
"Stars similar to our sun.",
"Planets similar to the earth.",
"Planets with proper conditions."
] | A | 0 | high |
Many scientists today are convinced that life exists elsewhere in the universe---life probably much like that on our own planet. They reason in the following way.
As far as astronomers can determine, the entire universe is built of the same matter. They have no reason to doubt that matter obeys the same laws in every... | At the end of the passage the author suggests that _ . | [
"it is impossible for life to exist on planets.",
"earthlike life could only exist on a few planets.",
"life could exist on only one planet in a million.",
"life could exist on a great number of planets."
] | D | 3 | high |
I'm sure many of you have seen Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Multiplicity, or many of the other movies that describe cloning. Most of what you see in these movies is false. What you don't know is that cloning could be dangerous, to the clone and to our society as a whole. I think human cloning is wrong mainly for four reas... | The author thinks human cloning is wrong mainly for _ reasons. | [
"4",
"3",
"2",
"5"
] | A | 0 | high |
I'm sure many of you have seen Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Multiplicity, or many of the other movies that describe cloning. Most of what you see in these movies is false. What you don't know is that cloning could be dangerous, to the clone and to our society as a whole. I think human cloning is wrong mainly for four reas... | According to the article, what is the author's opinion about identity? | [
"Cloning itself gives parents great power over identity.",
"People's identity is completely determined by their genes.",
"Government has the rights to confirm people's identities.",
"Cloning may prevent people from possessing their identities."
] | D | 3 | high |
I'm sure many of you have seen Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Multiplicity, or many of the other movies that describe cloning. Most of what you see in these movies is false. What you don't know is that cloning could be dangerous, to the clone and to our society as a whole. I think human cloning is wrong mainly for four reas... | According to Paragraph 4 ,which is right ? _ . | [
"human cloning is much more difficult than animal cloning",
"there are 200 sheep successfully cloned.",
"cloning means running the risk of wasting too much effort",
"numbers of baby animals are likely to be created by cloning"
] | C | 2 | high |
I'm sure many of you have seen Star Wars, Jurassic Park, Multiplicity, or many of the other movies that describe cloning. Most of what you see in these movies is false. What you don't know is that cloning could be dangerous, to the clone and to our society as a whole. I think human cloning is wrong mainly for four reas... | What is the best title of the passage? | [
"What Is Human Cloning",
"Human Cloning Is Wrong",
"How Does Human Cloning Happen",
"Discussion On Human Cloning"
] | B | 1 | high |
As a teenager, Simon Weston wasn't particularly good at his studies, but he was a good football player. He could also be naughty sometimes so his mother decided Simon should join the army when he was sixteen to teach him some discipline .
She was right; Simon really enjoyed army life and became a well-respected member.... | Simon's mother wanted him to join the army because _ . | [
"he liked the life in the army",
"she wanted him to be fit",
"he was very good at playing sports",
"she felt it would change his behavior."
] | D | 3 | high |
As a teenager, Simon Weston wasn't particularly good at his studies, but he was a good football player. He could also be naughty sometimes so his mother decided Simon should join the army when he was sixteen to teach him some discipline .
She was right; Simon really enjoyed army life and became a well-respected member.... | What can we infer from the text about Simon? | [
"He succeeded in saving his friend in danger.",
"he became an excellent professional soldier.",
"he didn't get along with other soldiers.",
"he found life in the army very terrible"
] | B | 1 | high |
As a teenager, Simon Weston wasn't particularly good at his studies, but he was a good football player. He could also be naughty sometimes so his mother decided Simon should join the army when he was sixteen to teach him some discipline .
She was right; Simon really enjoyed army life and became a well-respected member.... | Which of the following can best describe Simon? | [
"Aggressive and strong.",
"Calm and kind",
"Brave and generous",
"Strange and selfish."
] | C | 2 | high |
Our surroundings are being polluted faster than nature and man's present efforts cannot prevent it. Time is bringing us more people, and more people will bring us more industry, more cars, larger cities, and the growing use of man-made materials.
What can explain and solve this problem? The fact is that pollution is ca... | Man cannot prevent the world from being polluted mainly because _ . | [
"the population of the world is decreasing fast",
"people use too many man-made materials",
"we have more and more industry",
"we are producing more cars, trucks and buses"
] | C | 2 | high |
Our surroundings are being polluted faster than nature and man's present efforts cannot prevent it. Time is bringing us more people, and more people will bring us more industry, more cars, larger cities, and the growing use of man-made materials.
What can explain and solve this problem? The fact is that pollution is ca... | According to the passage, what does man value most? | [
"Industry.",
"Health.",
"Clean air.",
"The future of the children."
] | A | 0 | high |
Our surroundings are being polluted faster than nature and man's present efforts cannot prevent it. Time is bringing us more people, and more people will bring us more industry, more cars, larger cities, and the growing use of man-made materials.
What can explain and solve this problem? The fact is that pollution is ca... | The story about the airline pilot tells us that _ . | [
"man knows where the society is going",
"people do not welcome the rapid development of modern society",
"man can do little about the problem of pollution",
"the writer is worried about the future of our society"
] | D | 3 | high |
Our surroundings are being polluted faster than nature and man's present efforts cannot prevent it. Time is bringing us more people, and more people will bring us more industry, more cars, larger cities, and the growing use of man-made materials.
What can explain and solve this problem? The fact is that pollution is ca... | People crowd into the cities because _ . | [
"they want very much to find well-paid jobs",
"they are anxious to enjoy the achievements of our society",
"they have become tired of their homeland",
"they have a strong wish to become industrial workers"
] | B | 1 | high |
Humans are naturally drawn to other life forms and the worlds outside of our own. We take delight in the existence of creatures and even whole societies beyond our everyday lives.
This sense of wonder is universal. Look at the efforts that scientists have made to find out whether life of some kind exists on Mars, and t... | The popularity of The Lord of the Rings proves _ . | [
"the close connection between man and the fantasy world",
"the wonderful achievements of fantasy literature",
"the fine taste of moviegoers around the world",
"the general existence of the sense of curiosity"
] | D | 3 | high |
Humans are naturally drawn to other life forms and the worlds outside of our own. We take delight in the existence of creatures and even whole societies beyond our everyday lives.
This sense of wonder is universal. Look at the efforts that scientists have made to find out whether life of some kind exists on Mars, and t... | What is the main purpose of the passage? | [
"To show us the hidden beauty in our world.",
"To warn us not to get lost in the fantasy world.",
"To argue against the misuse of the sense of wonder.",
"To discuss the influence of the world of make-believe."
] | B | 1 | high |
Chocolate is good for your heart, skin and brain. Usually, people think that chocolate is bad for their health. They describe chocolate as "something to die for" or say "death by chocolate". Now they should bite their tongues! Evidence is showing that some kinds of chocolate are actually good for you in the following w... | What's the best title for this passage? | [
"Chocolate, a Healthy Food",
"More Chocolate, Less Health",
"Chocolate and Blood Pressure",
"Advice on Eating Chocolate"
] | A | 0 | high |
As a child, visiting the zoo was more a punishment than a treat. I didn't find the chimps' tea parties funny, nor the bird shows entertaining. Feeding time for seals was less painful, but their performances still seemed like they belonged more in a circus.
And I hated circuses, especially the animal acts -- men teasing... | The passage is mainly about _ . | [
"how zoos have improved",
"whether a zoo should be closed down",
"a new environmental organisation",
"the difference between zoos and circuses"
] | A | 0 | high |
As a child, visiting the zoo was more a punishment than a treat. I didn't find the chimps' tea parties funny, nor the bird shows entertaining. Feeding time for seals was less painful, but their performances still seemed like they belonged more in a circus.
And I hated circuses, especially the animal acts -- men teasing... | Which of the following roles are performed by BIAZA? | [
"Organising animal study projects and training zoo workers.",
"Checking zoo conditions and arranging animal exchanges.",
"Designing zoos and approving zoo operations.",
"Caring for ill animals and setting zoo standards."
] | B | 1 | high |
As a child, visiting the zoo was more a punishment than a treat. I didn't find the chimps' tea parties funny, nor the bird shows entertaining. Feeding time for seals was less painful, but their performances still seemed like they belonged more in a circus.
And I hated circuses, especially the animal acts -- men teasing... | Which of the following statements about zoos would the writer agree with? | [
"Zoo animals should be freed into the wild.",
"Zoos are more popular now than in the past.",
"Zoo animals are more restricted than in the past.",
"Zoos now provide caring living conditions for animals."
] | D | 3 | high |
In many countries, heart disease kills a lot of women and even more men. There are four major causes of this disease and these are smoking, poor or bad diet, a family history of heart disease and stressful work. Among these main wrong-doers, the most common cause is stress.
What is stress and how do you feel when you a... | Feeling _ is one form of stress. | [
"tired",
"alone",
"anxious",
"breathless"
] | C | 2 | high |
In many countries, heart disease kills a lot of women and even more men. There are four major causes of this disease and these are smoking, poor or bad diet, a family history of heart disease and stressful work. Among these main wrong-doers, the most common cause is stress.
What is stress and how do you feel when you a... | According to the passage, _ die of heart disease. | [
"most men",
"more men than women",
"more women than men",
"both men and women"
] | B | 1 | high |
In many countries, heart disease kills a lot of women and even more men. There are four major causes of this disease and these are smoking, poor or bad diet, a family history of heart disease and stressful work. Among these main wrong-doers, the most common cause is stress.
What is stress and how do you feel when you a... | When Annie was a nurse, she felt no real _ in her work or in her life. | [
"unhappiness",
"breakdown",
"satisfaction",
"responsibility"
] | D | 3 | high |
In many countries, heart disease kills a lot of women and even more men. There are four major causes of this disease and these are smoking, poor or bad diet, a family history of heart disease and stressful work. Among these main wrong-doers, the most common cause is stress.
What is stress and how do you feel when you a... | What is one major difference between Annie's new job and her old one? | [
"It included team work.",
"It demands higher qualifications.",
"It ensures satisfaction. Wwm",
"It involves decision-making."
] | D | 3 | high |
Tennis lessons
This event takes place every Wednesday from May 9 to July 17. These lessons are open to all from complete beginners to seasoned pros . Playing tennis is a great way of getting fit. Contact The Bridge to find the time for your age group.
Cost:[?]4.8 adults, [?]3.30 under 16 per class
Contact: Laura Reynol... | If a couple and their 10-year-old boy want to take 5 tennis classes, they should pay_. | [
"PS12.9",
"PS64.5",
"PS38.7",
"PS77.4"
] | B | 1 | high |
Tennis lessons
This event takes place every Wednesday from May 9 to July 17. These lessons are open to all from complete beginners to seasoned pros . Playing tennis is a great way of getting fit. Contact The Bridge to find the time for your age group.
Cost:[?]4.8 adults, [?]3.30 under 16 per class
Contact: Laura Reynol... | If you are interested in making things with hands, you may contact_. | [
"Hayley Rea",
"Shirley Stewart",
"Angela Capriati",
"Laura Reynolds"
] | B | 1 | high |
Tennis lessons
This event takes place every Wednesday from May 9 to July 17. These lessons are open to all from complete beginners to seasoned pros . Playing tennis is a great way of getting fit. Contact The Bridge to find the time for your age group.
Cost:[?]4.8 adults, [?]3.30 under 16 per class
Contact: Laura Reynol... | What can we learn about Caterpillar music? | [
"The event lasts about four months.",
"The class is different for every child.",
"The theme of the class changes every week.",
"The event teaches how to play different instruments."
] | C | 2 | high |
February 4, 2012 saw the take-off of a new rising NBA star-Jeremy Lin.
Among professional basketball players, Jeremy Lin's background is not typical. He graduated from Harvard University, which sends few players to the NBA, and he is the only Chinese-American NBA player. But when you watch him on the court, there is no... | Which of the following elements is of little help in Lin's success? | [
"his father's influence",
"his devotion to basketball",
"his years of hard work",
"his graduation from Harvard University"
] | D | 3 | high |
Just as the stock market rises and falls in response to what people are willing to put their money behind, we have inside ourselves an inner economy that rises and falls in response to our beliefs about what is possible. Sometimes the degree to which we are willing to challenge our belief systems determines the success... | According to the passage, if a family of origin has passion for literature, the members of the family will probably_. | [
"teach literature",
"hate literature",
"write poems",
"enter the field of literature"
] | D | 3 | high |
Just as the stock market rises and falls in response to what people are willing to put their money behind, we have inside ourselves an inner economy that rises and falls in response to our beliefs about what is possible. Sometimes the degree to which we are willing to challenge our belief systems determines the success... | We can put our faith in the following things of success except_. | [
"passion",
"feeling",
"sense",
"stock market"
] | D | 3 | high |
Just as the stock market rises and falls in response to what people are willing to put their money behind, we have inside ourselves an inner economy that rises and falls in response to our beliefs about what is possible. Sometimes the degree to which we are willing to challenge our belief systems determines the success... | The purpose of the author is_. | [
"to teach us a lesson",
"to give us some useful suggestions",
"to tell us that our belief is not reliable",
"to encourage us to invest in the stock market"
] | B | 1 | high |
Going Zero Waste means more than just managing the rubbish we create.It means reducing it too.While it might seem like a difficult thing to do, it's well worth it.And what better time to start than Christmas?
We need to copy the way Nature wastes nothing.Many things are created by human society that we know will soon b... | When is this passage probably written? | [
"After a Christmas.",
"Before Zero Waste starts.",
"Before a Christmas.",
"When Zero Waste is very popular."
] | C | 2 | high |
Going Zero Waste means more than just managing the rubbish we create.It means reducing it too.While it might seem like a difficult thing to do, it's well worth it.And what better time to start than Christmas?
We need to copy the way Nature wastes nothing.Many things are created by human society that we know will soon b... | What should we do to reduce waste according to the passage? | [
"To stop using plastic bottles or even PCs.",
"To create more things that can be repaired quickly.",
"To avoid sending cards on Christmas.",
"To copy the way Nature wastes nothing."
] | D | 3 | high |
Going Zero Waste means more than just managing the rubbish we create.It means reducing it too.While it might seem like a difficult thing to do, it's well worth it.And what better time to start than Christmas?
We need to copy the way Nature wastes nothing.Many things are created by human society that we know will soon b... | If we want to live Zero Waste lives we should do the following except _ . | [
"taking no more than we need",
"reusing plastic bags",
"not going food shopping when we're hungry",
"not making a plan before we shop"
] | D | 3 | high |
Going Zero Waste means more than just managing the rubbish we create.It means reducing it too.While it might seem like a difficult thing to do, it's well worth it.And what better time to start than Christmas?
We need to copy the way Nature wastes nothing.Many things are created by human society that we know will soon b... | What's the main purpose of this passage? | [
"To enjoy a clean Christmas.",
"To complain about the pollution.",
"To educate people to behave well.",
"To call on people to attend Zero Waste."
] | D | 3 | high |
It's 10:30 pm, and 11-year-old Brandon Blanco is sound asleep at home. Suddenly, a loud noise wakes him up. Naturally, Brandon reaches for his cell phone. The message becomes clear: "R U awake?"
Brandon' s use of technology doesn' t stop there. He also has a computer, a TV and three video-game consoles ( ) in his room.... | Why do children spend more time in using electronic devices? | [
"Because more electronic devices are available to them.",
"Because electronic devices are more exciting than before.",
"Because they have less other activities.",
"Because they have less homework to do."
] | A | 0 | high |
It's 10:30 pm, and 11-year-old Brandon Blanco is sound asleep at home. Suddenly, a loud noise wakes him up. Naturally, Brandon reaches for his cell phone. The message becomes clear: "R U awake?"
Brandon' s use of technology doesn' t stop there. He also has a computer, a TV and three video-game consoles ( ) in his room.... | It is known from the passage that _ . | [
"Brandon Blanco feels very annoyed about his late-night text",
"the teenagers using mobile devices have increased by 30% in the past five years",
"Cheryl Olson is not surprised about kids' increasing use of mobile devices",
"most experts think teenagers should not use electronic devices for their studies"
] | C | 2 | high |
It's 10:30 pm, and 11-year-old Brandon Blanco is sound asleep at home. Suddenly, a loud noise wakes him up. Naturally, Brandon reaches for his cell phone. The message becomes clear: "R U awake?"
Brandon' s use of technology doesn' t stop there. He also has a computer, a TV and three video-game consoles ( ) in his room.... | Which of the following is an example of multitasking according to the passage? | [
"Watching TV while using the computer.",
"Talking on the phone while staying with others.",
"Playing video games on the Internet.",
"Listening to music while relaxing."
] | A | 0 | high |
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