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Swimming is very popular. People like swimming in summer because water makes people feel cool. If you like swimming but swim in a wrong place, it may not be safe. These years, a lot of people die when they enjoy themselves in water, and most of them are students. Some people are not careful when they are swimming. They often think they swim so well that nothing will happen to them in water. Summer is here again. If you go swimming, don't forget that better swimmers have died in water. They die because they are not careful, not because they cannot swim. So don't get into the water when you are alone. Don't get into the water if there is a " No swimming" sign. If you remember these, swimming will be safe.
Some swimmers die in water because _ . a] they swim so well b] they are not strong enough c] they can't swim well d] they are not careful
c
[ "a", "b", "d" ]
race
M: Mom, this is going to take forever! Animal World will be on in 20 minutes. It's my favorite program. You know I can't miss it! W: I know, honey. But we haveto wait in line to pay for these things we need. M: You promised we'd be homein time. W: Be a little patient, Jack. We'll get out of here soon.
Where does the conversation probably take place? A. In a cinema. B. In a supermarket. C. At home.
B
[ "A", "C" ]
dream
2010 was a good year for American farmers. They earned about eighty-two billion dollars. That is almost one-third more than that they earned last year. And it is twenty-six percent higher than the ten-year average. Values for grain and oilseed crops are up about three percent from last year. The value of animal production is up by almost seven percent. In 2011, farm exports are expected to break the all-time high set in 2008.The Agriculture Department says exports in 2011 could top one hundred and twenty-six billion dollars. The largest buyer of agricultural products is expected to be Canada. But farm exports to China are predicted to come within five hundred million dollars of Canadian purchases. Secretary Vilsack says countries in Southeast Asia and the Middle East are also buying more from American farmers. Poor growing conditions overseas played an important part in higher prices for American crops in 2010.Charlotte Hebe brand is chief executive of the International Food and Agricultural Trade Policy Council in Washington. She said drought conditions had a big effect over the summer. She said,"There were horrible weather problems, not just in Russia but also in some of the other former Soviet Union countries." Wheat prices rose after Russia stopped wheat exports,although Russia later eased the ban ."Wheat used to be America's top crop. What's interesting,though,is that wheat production has actually become less over the past few years because corn has become the most popular crop,"said economist Charlotte Hebebrand. Corn is mostly fed to animals. But Miss Hebebrand said with the recent increase in wheat prices, American farmers might plant more wheat again. Corn and wheat are the two largest crops supported by the government.
What does the Agriculture Department expect in 2011? a] China will be the largest buyer of agriculture products b] Southeast Asian countries will start buying food from America c] America will export food to every country around the world d] Agriculture exports will continue to increase.
a
[ "b", "c", "d" ]
race
how do you stop hunger? * Drink liquid. * Eat food.
Eat food.
[ "Drink liquid." ]
piqa
am now thinking of doing my week in life on 12 by 12 cardstock ... and doing it like a grid ... .. mmmmmmm then we met grandpa for lunch ... ... . more shopping ... and then rushed back to the car just before the rain arrived ! ! ! ! ...... then back to B 's house for some chilling out time ... .. another reason I needed to go there was to find my C.V ... ..
Why is the narrator writing all over that card that is 12 by 12 ? a: They are writing to a friend . b: They are writing a thank you card . c: They are planning their week . d: They are writing a Happy Birthday card .
c
[ "a", "b", "d" ]
cosmos
Blood sugar is used for energy by what? 1: Veins and arteries. 2: Irradiation 3: Microorganisms 4: Sugar in drinks 5: Energizing crowds 6: It helps them survive 7: Sugar cereal 8: Cells of organisms
8
[ "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "6", "7" ]
qasc
It was the beginning of the school year a few years ago and I had a little boy in my class who came from a non - English speaking home, He was very quiet and shy, I wasn't sure how much he understood during the school day and I was especially concerned that he just stood by himself at break time and did not play, If I tried to talk to him , he would turn away and tightly shut his eyes to hide from me. After a day or two of this, I decided to seek the help from one of my outgoing and friendly little girls, I called her over and she ran to me , ready to help. I immediately began a long speech about what I needed from her, I asked her if she would try to get him to play, and I started talking quickly about all these suggestions on how she could start communication with him , I explained she could do that , she could try this idea, she could try that idea, "Don't worry, I speak kid" And she ran off. I stood there all alone, silently watching her, It took less than a minute for the two new friends to urn off, hand in hand , happily joining a game of tag taking place all over the gym. I often think of that small moment, about what I learned and how important it is for all teachers to speak kid --- big kid, little kid and middle kid , I know my focus must be on teaching students how to think , how to approach problems ,and how to figure out solutions and teaching them never to let _ away , We must be ready to learn from our students because those "teachable moments "during the school days are for us , the teachers, as well as our kids.
What can we learn from the passage? a] Children are more friendly than adults b] Teachers' thoughts are different form students' c] You learn something every day if you pay attention d] Gold will shine everywhere
d
[ "a", "b", "c" ]
race
Whose woods these are I think I know. His house is in the village, though; He will not see me stopping here To watch his woods fill up with snow. My little horse must think it queer To stop without a farmhouse near Between the woods and frozen lake The darkest evening of the year. He gives his harness bells a shake To ask if there is some mistake. The only other sound's the sweep Of easy wind and downy flake. The woods are lovely, dark and deep, But I have promises to keep, And miles to go before I sleep, And miles to go before I sleep.
What kind of article does this passage belong to? 1) An advertisement. 2) A report. 3) A story. 4) A poem.
2
[ "1", "3", "4" ]
race
Our magazine is presenting to you the top four iPhone (the best seller of Apple Company) applications for more fun on hiking or camping trips recommended by our A-list field hikers and travelers. 1. GPS Kit by Garafa--Never get lost (for $10.) What it does: Download before you leave or use your phone's data connection to view maps from Google (satellite, landscape, cycling, and street), or Bing (shaded relief, street, or image). Record your movements, drop notes or photo makers on previously downloaded Google Earth. 2. Photosynth by Microsoft--Perfect the view (for free!) What it does: Make 360degx360degpanoramas to your own taste. It saves the panorama as a single image to your camera roll after combining images. Once you get to know how to hold the iPhone and move to take the photos, you can have pretty simple, fast panoramas! 3. Soundcloud by Soundcloud--Share the sounds (for free!) What it does: Basic sound recorder with on-board editing (cutting) capabilities. Upload your recordings to the Internet, share on social networks and listen to and follow others! It allows for super-simple recording and uploading to the Internet. You can upload all the sounds as "non-shared" files, so you can download them to your computer for continued storage and editing. In addition, with _ , you will never fear your dirty laundries are to put you to shame. There is a growing community of users, including Paul Salopek who is walking around the world. 4. Postagram by Sincerely--Send moments (application is free! /$1 per card.) What it does: The application allows personalized production of e-postcards right from your iPhone. There aren't many post offices out in the mountains, so this can be critical to send a gift home. And even if there are post offices where you are traveling, sometimes it's easier, cheaper and more fun to send your own DIY messages home.
If Mary wants her parents to enjoy some traveling e-cards of hers, she may be interested in _ . 1: Soundcloud 2: Photosynth 3: Postagram 4: GPS Kit
4
[ "1", "2", "3" ]
race
Philosopher: Some of the most ardent philosophical opponents of democracy have rightly noted that both the inherently best and the inherently worst possible forms of government are those that concentrate political power in the hands of a few. Thus, since democracy is a consistently mediocre form of government, it is a better choice than rule by the few.
Which one of the following principles, if valid, most helps to justify the philosopher's argument? - The best form of government is the one that is most likely to produce an outcome that is on the whole good. - A society should adopt a democratic form of government if and only if most members of the society prefer a democratic form of government. - In choosing a form of government, it is better for a society to avoid the inherently worst than to seek to attain the best. - Democratic governments are not truly equitable unless they are designed to prevent interest groups from exerting undue influence on the political process.
In choosing a form of government, it is better for a society to avoid the inherently worst than to seek to attain the best.
[ "The best form of government is the one that is most likely to produce an outcome that is on the whole good.", "A society should adopt a democratic form of government if and only if most members of the society prefer a democratic form of government.", "Democratic governments are not truly equitable unless they are designed to prevent interest groups from exerting undue influence on the political process." ]
reclor
Spokesperson: The claim by the minister of education that teachers' attitudes are causing a decline in student performance is belied by events at any meeting of our Teachers Association. The workshops at these meetings are filled with teachers struggling to find new ways to teach their students. No one, not even a very unsympathetic observer, could detect any negative attitudes toward students.
Which one of the following most accurately describes a flaw in the spokesperson's argument? - The argument focuses on the opponent rather than on the opponent's argument. - The argument takes for granted that only when teachers' attitudes toward students are negative will those attitudes cause a decline in student performance. - The argument presumes, without providing justification, that teachers' attitudes toward students cannot have any effect on student performance. - The argument draws a conclusion that simply restates a claim presented in support of that conclusion.
The argument takes for granted that only when teachers' attitudes toward students are negative will those attitudes cause a decline in student performance.
[ "The argument focuses on the opponent rather than on the opponent's argument.", "The argument presumes, without providing justification, that teachers' attitudes toward students cannot have any effect on student performance.", "The argument draws a conclusion that simply restates a claim presented in support of that conclusion." ]
reclor
Why would something appear blue? A. It reflects the same wavelength as fire B. It reflects the same wavelength as coal C. It reflects the same wavelength as the sun D. It reflects the same wavelength as the sea
D
[ "A", "B", "C" ]
openbookqa
trash can
Which of the following best matches the statement above? * Stores trash to keep the room clean * Stores vacuum cleaner to keep the room clean
Stores trash to keep the room clean
[ "Stores vacuum cleaner to keep the room clean" ]
piqa
I ' m a fucking hypocrite for saying I hate Matt and Jared and that I never want to hang out with them again , but then I go ahead and do it . Although Amanda would ' ve rather I did n't go ( which is for a different reason , but it 's still related to Jared ) , I should ' ve taken her advice . Wow , I ca n't believe I said that .
Who 's advice should have I taken ? 1: Amanda 's 2: None of the above choices . 3: Jared 's 4: Myself 's
1
[ "2", "3", "4" ]
cosmos
Твърдението, че разумът е единствен законодател в сферата на човешкия морал и затова по необходимост създава всеобща норма, принадлежи на: 1] Хюм 2] Кант 3] Лок 4] Бейкън
2
[ "1", "3", "4" ]
reasoning_bg
To cut a section out of a piece of fabric, you can
Which of the following best matches the statement above? a. Start by measuring the fabric, then using scissors to cut at the appropriate location b. Start by measuring the fabric, then using a drill to cut at the appropriate location
a
[ "b" ]
piqa
Want to find a job? Now read the following advertisements. FAIRMONT HOTEL Five Waiters and Ten Waitresses -- Aged under 22 -- At least high school graduate -- Good-looking; men at least 1.72 meters tall and women at least 1.65 -- Those knowing foreign languages favoured -- Paid 1 600--2 200 dollars per month One Secretary -- Aged under 30 -- Female favoured -- Good at writing and skilled at computer If interested, call 465-4768 or write to: Mr. Jack Hundris Room 0825, Fairmont Hotel 567 Wood Street, San Markers, 78003 Fax: 6954828 WILSON BOOKSTORE Accountant -- Aged between 25 and 40 -- With an experience of at least two years -- With a degree and an accountant certificate -- Paid 3 000--4 000 dollars monthly -- With a practical knowledge of computer Salesclerk -- Basic education of 12 years or more -- Good at computer -- Paid 1 800--2 200 dollars monthly Tel: 447-4398 Fax: 3485269
From the ads we can conclude that _ . * the better education you've received, the more money you'll make * all the jobs offered require experience * if you want to be an accountant, you may call 465-4768 * you'll be better paid in Wilson Bookstore than in Fairmont Hotel
if you want to be an accountant, you may call 465-4768
[ "the better education you've received, the more money you'll make", "all the jobs offered require experience", "you'll be better paid in Wilson Bookstore than in Fairmont Hotel" ]
race
We have a strange and strong belief in the idea of perfection. Driven by our culture, we struggle for an unattainable ideal: If I have the perfect parents, perfect grades, perfect..., then I would be happy. We seek what we can't have without remembering that we don't actually need to be perfect. Imperfection allows us to be human. Parents, teachers and other high-achieving peers will have us believe that we must be perfect if we wish to remain competitive. However, what job or school requires you to develop a cure for some form of cancer by the age of 18? Although these grades would be admirable achievements, are they worth losing sleep over? We feel like we need the perfect grades to get into the perfect college that will provide us with the perfect education necessary to obtain the perfect job. Making use of our thirst for perfection, the whole college and career industries have emerged claiming to help us reach our goals. Truth is, you only need to be good enough to get into the conversation. It is what you do afterwards that sets you apart. Focus more on your passions. Don't worry about anything secondary to your passions. You don't become an expert at anything if you spent your time trying to succeed in everything you do. You only become an expert when you devote your time to that one project that truly brings you joy. As members of this society, we have a responsibility to be excellent in what we do, not perfect. Although perfection can be a goal, it should not be the only goal. We only have 24 hours in a day and seven days in a week. Thus, we need to plan what we want to do and cut out the activities we cannot do. With everything, though, make sure you're doing enough. Pursuing your passions is not enough of a reason to completely give up on everything else. Try as hard as you can and let your future worry about itself. Worry about your task at hand and you will be successful in achieving your dreams. Most of all, remember that you're going to be okay.
What might be the most suitable title for the passage? a. Finding your own passions b. How to be perfect c. Being enough is enough d. Giving up your secondary goals
b
[ "a", "c", "d" ]
race
W: These days have been so hot. Shall we go swimming at school this weekend? M: I'd love to, but yesterday I promised my friends to go fishing with them.
What's the man probably going to do this weekend? A. Go shopping. B. Go fishing. C. Go swimming.
B
[ "A", "C" ]
dream
We have three blocks, A, B and C. One medium yellow square is in block A. The medium yellow square is touching the bottom edge of this block. This block also has a medium blue square. The medium yellow square is below the medium blue square. Block B is to the right of block A. It contains a medium blue square. To the right of block A there is block C. It has a medium yellow square and one medium black square. The medium yellow square is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium black square.
Which object is to the right of a medium yellow square? the medium blue square which is in block A or the medium blue square that is in block B?
The medium blue square that is in block b
[ "The medium blue square which is in block a", "Both of them", "None of them" ]
spartqa
A long time ago, before there was any money (coins or paper money), people got the things that they needed by trading or exchanging. Salt was one of the first items used to exchange for other items. Later, some of the common things that were used for exchanging were tea leaves, shells, feathers, animal teeth, tobacco, and blankets. Around 3000 BC, barley, a type of grain, was used for exchanging. The world's first metal money was developed by the Sumerians who melted silver into small bars all weighing the same. This was around 1000 BC. About three hundred years later, people started using coins as official money. Around 640 BC, people in the ancient kingdom of Lydia ( which was in Turkey) created special coins of exact with and purity . They were made of gold and silver and were stamped with a lion's head. Later, other empires such as Greece, Persia, and Rome _ the concept of coins and started developing their own in many different shapes and different metals. Around the year 1000, the Chinese started using paper money. The Chinese were the first to use paper money. The Europeans discovered this thanks to Marco Polo who went to China in 1295. the Chinese had different values for the paper notes which were made by the Chinese government. Around 1661, Sweden became the first European country to make paper money. Until 1850, the Spanish dollar was the coin most widely used throughout the world.
What is the best title for this passage? * How people traded in the past * The invention of paper money * The history of money * The use of coins around the world
How people traded in the past
[ "The invention of paper money", "The history of money", "The use of coins around the world" ]
race
An allusion is a brief mention of something or someone well known, often from mythology, history, or literature. An allusion lets you reference ideas from an entire story in just a few words. The protean nature of the disease makes it difficult to diagnose. The word protean is an allusion to the sea god Proteus in Greek mythology. Because the sea is constantly changing, to describe something as protean suggests that it is variable or in flux.
What is the source of the allusion in the sentence below? Krysta was known among her coworkers for her spartan ways. A: The bible B: Greek history
B
[ "A" ]
scienceqa
There are three blocks. We call them A, B and C. Two medium blue squares are in block A. Below a medium yellow square and medium blue square number two there is medium blue square number one. Below medium blue square number two there is the medium yellow square. Block B is below block A. It has a medium yellow square. Finally, we have block C. It is below block A. It has one medium yellow square.
Which object is below a medium blue square? the medium yellow square that is in block B or the medium yellow square that is in block A?
Both of them
[ "The medium yellow square that is in block b", "The medium yellow square that is in block a", "None of them" ]
spartqa
A story tells that a senior villager led some other villagers carrying salt day and night to a town in order to trade rice as food the winter.One night they camped in a wilderness with a starry sky above.The senior villager,obeying the tradition passed down from forefathers,took out three blocks of salt and threw them into the campfire,probably to predict the changes of weather in the mountains. All eagerly waited for the old man's"weather report":if the salt in the fire produced crackling sound,they would have good weather in store;if no sound was produced,it then meant the good weather would soon end and a storm would come at any moment. The senior villager looked serious.The salt in the campfire made no sound at all.Convinced by this bad sign,he urged the whole team to set out immediately after daybreak.A young man in the group,however,insisted that they should not start in such a hurry,considering it superstitious to"forecast weather by using salt. It was not until the next afternoon that the young man caught up on the wisdom of the old man when the weather suddenly changed,with cold winds blowing and a snowstorm raging.In fact,the method used by the clan head could be well explained by modem science:whether or not salt produces sound in campfire depends on air humidity .That is to say,when a storm approaches,due to high humidity,the dampened salt blocks will not produce any sound in fire.
"The weather report"they got that night _ . - was superstitious at that time - had a bad sign - gave wrong information - was scientific according to modem science
was scientific according to modem science
[ "was superstitious at that time", "had a bad sign", "gave wrong information" ]
race
Angela Hammerly dedicated her life to becoming District Attorney. At 42, she had never been married, or even seriously dated. All she could think about, night and day, was her ultimate goal. And her dream finally came true, thanks to the death of 74-year-old Porter Strickley. She could not deny that she had learned the job well, working for that old pain-in-the-butt. He was 57 when she interviewed for the position of Assistant District Attorney. At the time, she thought he was 70. Two months ago, she had become the District Attorney. She loved seeing her name on the door. And she felt a rush of adrenaline every time a judge referred to her as 'The District Attorney' in open court. The D.A.'s office would be better than ever--now that she was running the show. There was a soft knock, and Andrea Newly opened the door just enough to peek in. "Come in, Andrea." Angela sometimes wondered if she had made a mistake two weeks ago when she hired this timid young lady as her assistant. Angela had been impressed with her resume. But in person, Andrea was quiet, and seemed to be rather intimidated by Angela. But Andrea was enthralled with every word Angela spoke. And the new D.A. couldn't resist the prospect of being god to her assistant. She had hired her on the spot, even though she knew Andrea would stress her patience. But Angela was confident the 25-year-old could be molded into her mentor's image. And thereby, become a powerful force for justice in the D.A.'s office. Andrea took a chair across from the D.A. The furniture in the District Attorney's office was similar to that found in most old government offices-largely unchanged since the 1950s. Yet the hardwood chairs and desks were of such good quality that an exact replacement would be cost prohibitive in today's market. Angela planned to upsize her diminutive desk as soon as possible, even if the money came out of her own pocket.
How old did Angela think Porter was when he she interviewed to become the district attorney?
70
[ "57", "Not enough information", "42" ]
quail
Miss Williams is a teacher, and there are thirty children in her class. They are nice children, and Miss Williams like them all, but they often lose some of the clothes. It's winter, and the weather is very cold. The children's mothers always take them to school with warm coats and hats and gloves . The children come into the classroom in the morning and take off their coats and hats and gloves, and put the gloves in the pockets of their coats. Last Tuesday, Miss Williams found two small blue gloves on the floor in the evening, and the next morning, she asked the children, "Whose gloves are these?" But no one answered. "Haven't you got blue gloves, Dick?" she asked him. "Yes, Miss Williams," he answered, "but those can't be mine. I've lost already."
Which sentence is NOT right? - Miss Williams thinks the children are nice. - Dick hasn't got any gloves. - The children's mothers often take them to school. - Children put the gloves in the pockets of their coats.
The children's mothers often take them to school.
[ "Miss Williams thinks the children are nice.", "Dick hasn't got any gloves.", "Children put the gloves in the pockets of their coats." ]
race
We have two blocks, named AAA and BBB. A medium black square is covered by and a medium yellow square is in block AAA. Over, disconnected from and in front of block BBB is block AAA. Block BBB contains a medium blue square which is above a medium yellow square. Block BBB covers the medium yellow square. Another medium blue square is in this block. Above the shape which was over the medium yellow square there is medium blue square number two.
Is any medium blue square inside and touching a medium yellow square? - No - Yes
No
[ "Yes" ]
spartun
So incase you did n't get the invisible non - existent memo , I ' m officially in Fresno now . This is my second night here and I must say ... I ' m liking it so far . It 's been fun . Well , for the most part anyway .
What state is the narrator in ? A] They are in LA . B] None of the above choices . C] They are in Louisiana . D] They are in California .
D
[ "A", "B", "C" ]
cosmos
Where can you buy a complex system? - Place - Clothing store - Computer store - Human body - Computer science
Computer store
[ "Place", "Clothing store", "Human body", "Computer science" ]
commonsenseqa
I is positioned above and to the left of J. I is on the top side to U. K is below J at 4 o'clock. U is on the same horizontal plane directly right to L.
What is the relation of the agent J to the agent U? - overlap - lower-left - lower-right - below - upper-right - left - right - above - upper-left
right
[ "overlap", "lower-left", "lower-right", "below", "upper-right", "left", "above", "upper-left" ]
stepgame
Construction contractors working on the cutting edge of technology nearly always work on a "cost-plus" basis only. One kind of cost-plus contract stipulates the contractor' s profit as a fixed percentage of the contractor' s costs; the other kind stipulates a fixed amount of profit over and above costs. Under the first kind of contract, higher costs yield higher profits for the contractor, so this is where one might expect final costs in excess of original cost estimates to be more common. Paradoxically, such cost overruns are actually more common if the contract is of the fixed-profit kind.
Which one of the following, if true, most helps to resolve the apparent paradox in the situation described above? * On long-term contracts, cost projections take future inflation into account, but since the figures used are provided by the government, they are usually underestimates. * Clients billed under a cost-plus contract are free to review individual billings in order to uncover wasteful expenditures, but they do so only when the contractor's profit varies with cost. * On any sizable construction project, the contractor bills the client monthly or quarterly, so any tendency for original cost estimates to be exceeded can be detected early. * The practice of submitting deliberately exaggerated cost estimates is most common in the case of fixed-profit contracts, because it makes the profit, as a percentage of estimated cost, appear modest.
Clients billed under a cost-plus contract are free to review individual billings in order to uncover wasteful expenditures, but they do so only when the contractor's profit varies with cost.
[ "On long-term contracts, cost projections take future inflation into account, but since the figures used are provided by the government, they are usually underestimates.", "On any sizable construction project, the contractor bills the client monthly or quarterly, so any tendency for original cost estimates to be exceeded can be detected early.", "The practice of submitting deliberately exaggerated cost estimates is most common in the case of fixed-profit contracts, because it makes the profit, as a percentage of estimated cost, appear modest." ]
reclor
There are two blocks, A and B. Block A is to the left of B. Block A has two big blue triangles. Near to, to the right of and below big blue triangle number two which is to the right of and near to a medium yellow circle there is big blue triangle number one. Block B contains a small yellow triangle, one small yellow square and a medium yellow square. Above and to the left of the medium yellow square there is the small yellow square. A medium blue triangle is above and to the left of the medium yellow square. The medium yellow square is touching the right edge of this block. The small yellow triangle is touching the bottom edge of this block. This object is to the right of the small yellow square. It is below the medium yellow square.
What is to the left of the medium blue triangle? a thing which is touching the bottom edge of a block or a medium circle?
Medium circle
[ "Thing which is touching the bottom edge of a block ", "Both of them", "None of them" ]
spartqa
We have two blocks. We call them A and B. One medium yellow circle and a big blue circle are in block A. To the right of, far from and above the big blue circle is the medium yellow circle. Block B is above block A. It contains a big black square, a medium black triangle and a big blue square. To the right of the big blue square is the medium black triangle. Near to the big blue square there is the big black square. It is below the black object which is to the right of the big blue square.
What is above the medium circle? a big blue square or a big blue circle?
Big blue square
[ "Big blue circle ", "Both of them", "None of them" ]
spartqa
There are two blocks. We call them A and B. One medium yellow square is in block A. To the left of block A there is block B with two medium blue squares in it. One medium black square is also in this block. It also contains a medium yellow square. Medium blue square number two is below the medium black square and the medium yellow square. Medium blue square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. This object is below medium blue square number two and the medium black square.. Below the medium yellow square there is the medium black square.
Which object is to the left of a medium yellow square? medium blue square number two or the medium blue square which is touching the bottom edge of a block?
Both of them
[ "Medium blue square number two", "The medium blue square which is touching the bottom edge of a block ", "None of them" ]
spartqa
I stepped back because they scared me and I was in the midst of telling them to leave her alone when I turned to see one of the creatures standing on the gramophone and starting it up . Answered my " what did they listen to ? " question ... it was playing Gekka No Yasoukyoku ! ( or however you spell it ! )
Why is the narrator startled by this sudden guest ? a: The guest is a robber . b: The guest is a dangerous creature . c: The guest is a lion . d: The guest is a criminal .
b
[ "a", "c", "d" ]
cosmos
Учението за Средния път свързваме с етиката на: * Християнството * Будизма * Исляма * Юдаизма
Будизма
[ "Християнството", "Исляма", "Юдаизма" ]
reasoning_bg
If Y is the center of a clock face, E is located between 2 and 3. V and M are both there with the object M below the object V. G presents right to U. J is positioned in the lower left corner of F. F is at the bottom of E vertically. G is diagonally right and below J. U is lower right of Q. M is diagonally to the upper right of Q.
What is the relation of the agent E to the agent V? - overlap - left - above - upper-right - below - right - lower-left - upper-left - lower-right
upper-right
[ "overlap", "left", "above", "below", "right", "lower-left", "upper-left", "lower-right" ]
stepgame
We have two blocks. We call them A and B. Block A is below B. Block A has a medium black square. Block B has two medium black squares. Medium black square number one is below medium black square number two. There is also a medium yellow square touching the bottom edge of this block. Below medium black square number one and medium black square number two is the medium yellow square. Below medium black square number one and medium black square number two is a medium blue square.
Which object is below a medium black square? the medium blue square or the yellow thing that is touching the bottom edge of a block?
Both of them
[ "The medium blue square ", "The yellow thing that is touching the bottom edge of a block ", "None of them" ]
spartqa
Several days ago, while I got online, my cousin's QQ head popped out . We hadn't seen each other for a few months, so I decided to start a talk with her. My cousin is studying in a college of our city. Her hobby is surfing the Internet. Every time I am on the computer, she is always online, listening to music or decorating her "personal space". I like visiting her space. It's creative and modern. I can't design such a colorful web page as hers. When I read the sentences she sent to me, I noticed that the Chinese characters had been changed, but I could still guess their meanings. I took a strong interest in this type of new characters. Further watching made me realize that they added some common Chinese radicals to the original characters, making them more vivid , a little like Japanese. My cousin said this gives new life to the Chinese language and culture. It is true that the Internet has _ our language, but I still can't accept this new change. Some Chinese characters have meanings in the shapes; one shouldn't superficially change them by adding an additional radical. So I advised my cousin to change her new idea and use standard characters to communicate. And she willingly accepted my advice.
We can learn from this passage that _ . * the Chinese characters have been changed into Japanese * the writer is a teacher in a college * the writer thinks people shouldn't change our languages. * the writer can design a creative webpage
the writer can design a creative webpage
[ "the Chinese characters have been changed into Japanese", "the writer is a teacher in a college", "the writer thinks people shouldn't change our languages." ]
race
AROUND HANGZHOU is a special news program in English on HTV-1. It's about the city and lasts for 8 minutes. You can watch the program at 22:27 p.m. every Sunday and watch it again at 7:30 a.m. and 15:35 p.m. on Monday. Tel: 85195197 Add: 310004,139 North Ring Road, Hangzhou[ HANGZHOU WEEKLY is to help foreigners understand more about the city. It's a news edition in English in Hangzhou. It usually appears on the 48th edition of the city's most popular newspaper CITY EXPRESS every Thursday. Tel: 85051699 Add: 310041, 218 Tiyuchang Road, Hangzhou. IN TOUCH is an English language magazine. Turn the pages and inside you'll find passages on history, art, music, sports, travel and food of Zhejiang. At the end of every month you can get the magazine in hotels, restaurants and cafes all around Zhejiang without paying. Tel: 87630035 87633103 Add: 310007, 5 Huanglong Road, Hangzhou
AROUND HANGZHOU can be watched _ . 1] three times a week 2] four times a week 3] twice a week 4] once a week
3
[ "1", "2", "4" ]
race
The object C is upper and slightly to the right of the object W.
What is the relation of the agent W to the agent C? 1: left 2: lower-right 3: right 4: lower-left 5: above 6: upper-right 7: upper-left 8: overlap 9: below
4
[ "1", "2", "3", "5", "6", "7", "8", "9" ]
stepgame
My son Alexander and I arrived home on Wednesday evening ( Apr 26 ) to see a blue jay trying to grab branches from the plum tree in our front yard . The jay ( I assumed it was a he ) tried unsuccessfully a number of times and then started a call deeper than the regular call . His mate joined him .
Why would the blue jay be out in front of the home ? * None of the above choices . * The home had a bird house . * The home had a bird feeder . * The home had a fruit tree .
The home had a fruit tree .
[ "None of the above choices .", "The home had a bird house .", "The home had a bird feeder ." ]
cosmos
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 sandpipers come to bring us joy." "Good-bye joy," I muttered to myself, "Hello pain," and turned to walk on. I was depressed; my life seemed completely out of balance. "What's your name?" She wouldn't give up. "Robert," I answered. "Mine's Wendy... I'm 6. Why are you so quiet?" I turned to her and shouted: "Because my mother died!" "Oh," she said quietly, "then this is a bad day." "Yes," I said, "and yesterday and the day before and - oh, go away!" "Did it hurt?" she asked. "Did what hurt?" I was annoyed with her, with myself. "When she died?" "Of course it hurt!" I replied angrily, misunderstanding. A month after that, when I next went to the beach, she wasn't there. Feeling guilty, ashamed, I went up to the cottage and knocked at the door. A young woman answered. "Hello," I said. "I'm Robert Peterson. I missed your little girl today and wondered where she was." "Wendy died last week, Mr. Peterson. She had leukemia . Maybe she didn't tell you." I had to catch my breath, saying nothing. "She seemed so much better here and had a lot of what she called happy days. But the last few weeks, she declined rapidly... "She left something for you... if only I could find it," she said. "Could you wait a moment while I look?" It was a drawing in bright color1s- a yellow beach, a blue sea, and a brown bird. Underneath was carefully printed: A SANDPIPER TO BRING YOU JOY. I took Wendy's mother in my arms. "I'm so sorry," I muttered over and over, and we wept together. But then we looked at the picture of the sandpiper and slowly both of us began to smile, remembering the lesson that Wendy had left us. Even when life seems sad, joy can be found in the smallest of things. We should take time to seek out these little joys in life and live for the love that we have for each other.
When he talked to Wendy, the author failed to understand that _ . A: Wendy didn't believe sandpipers could bring people joy B: Wendy had no friends of her age C: Wendy had no experience of losing a close family member D: Wendy knew she was going to die
A
[ "B", "C", "D" ]
race
I learned yesterday that she drinks from the hose . Silly beast . I took some pics of her . None are very good but once I get the chord to hook my camera up to the laptop I 'll load them up .
Why did the narrator take a photo of the girl ? A. He found it a serious issue . B. He found it funny . C. He found it relevant to the investigation into the hose . D. None of the above choices .
B
[ "A", "C", "D" ]
cosmos
We can slow down aging. That is the message Dr. Shen Ziyin wants to give the world. And the Chinese doctor claims that he has found an answer to the problems of aging. His solution is a herbal medicine to slow the process of aging. Dr. Shen Ziyin has been trained in Western medicine. At the same time he studied traditional Chinese medicine. And, he has been working for the past forty years to put together the best of both and find a cure for aging. He has taken a hint from the ancient Chinese medicine system called "Shen". According to Shen, it is the kidney which adjusts the functioning of the body as well as its aging process. It is responsible for the level of activity that the human bodies go through. Studies conducted by Dr. Shen show that herbal medicine based on the Shen system slows the aging process, says a report in the Telegraph newspaper. We notice that when people grow old, they have reduced strength, loss of hair, backache, weakness, wrinkles and so on. This happens because when people grow old, their bodies produce T-cells. These T-cells contain a particular substance called Fas. Fas makes the cells in the body destruct themselves. So the only way to slow down aging is to slow the production of T-cells in the body. This can happen if people eat low calorie food. Then the body is not active enough to produce extra T-cells. But, is going hungry all the time a good price to pay for staying young? This is where Dr. Shen's herbal medicine comes in. But how effective it will be, only time can tell.
What plays the most important role in keeping people young according to Shen? - Positive life attitude. - People's good kidney - Medical treatment. - Level of people's activity.
People's good kidney
[ "Positive life attitude.", "Medical treatment.", "Level of people's activity." ]
race
A simple sentence is a sentence with only one subject and predicate. The pitcher threw the ball to first base. A compound sentence is two simple sentences joined by a comma and a conjunction such as and, but, or, or so. The pitcher threw the ball, and the batter hit it. Some simple sentences have a compound subject or a compound predicate, but they are not compound sentences. Anna and James will watch the fireworks tonight. This simple sentence has a compound subject, Anna and James. The singers bowed and walked off the stage. This simple sentence has a compound predicate, bowed and walked off the stage. Some simple sentences have introductory phrases, but they are not compound sentences. The introductory phrase is part of the predicate. In the winter, Farmer Ben wears his heavy coat. This is a simple sentence. There is one subject, Farmer Ben, and one predicate, wears his heavy coat in the winter.
Which is a compound sentence? A) The artist prepared a canvas for a new oil painting. B) Devon shot the arrow, but she missed the target.
B
[ "A" ]
scienceqa
There are three blocks. Lets call them A, B and C. Block A is below and B is above C. Block A has a big black triangle, one medium blue triangle and one small black triangle. The big black triangle is touching the bottom edge of this block. To the right of the small black triangle there is the medium blue triangle. The big black triangle is below the medium blue triangle. It is to the right of the small black triangle. Block B has one medium black square. Above and to the left of the medium black square is a small blue triangle. Block C contains one medium yellow triangle.
Which object is below a medium triangle? the square or the medium blue triangle?
The medium blue triangle
[ "The square ", "Both of them", "None of them" ]
spartqa
N is to the right and above T at an angle of about 45 degrees. T is on the same horizontal plane directly right to Y. Y is over H. Object A is above object B and to the right of it, too.
What is the relation of the agent T to the agent B? - lower-right - below - lower-left - right - upper-right - left - overlap - upper-left - above
below
[ "lower-right", "lower-left", "right", "upper-right", "left", "overlap", "upper-left", "above" ]
stepgame
There are four kinds of sentences. A declarative sentence is a statement, and it always ends with a period. The nurse told Mr. Abrams to roll up his sleeve so that she could check his blood pressure. An interrogative sentence is a question, and it always ends with a question mark. Do you have any plans for the upcoming weekend? An imperative sentence is a command. It makes a request or tells someone to do something, and it usually ends with a period. If the command shows strong feeling, it ends with an exclamation point. For this assignment, use references to support your claims. Don't drive so quickly in the construction zone! An exclamatory sentence is like a statement, but it shows surprise or strong feeling. An exclamatory sentence always ends with an exclamation point. I can't wait to travel through Europe this summer!
What kind of sentence is this? The audience's thunderous applause left me completely speechless! a) Declarative b) Interrogative c) Exclamatory
c
[ "a", "b" ]
scienceqa
Calculate a tip for a bartender.
Which of the following best matches the statement above? - Take the total bill and move the decimal point to the left one spot. then take that number and halve it, and then add it to the original number. - Take the total bill and move the decimal point to the right one spot. then take that number and halve it, and then add it to the original number.
Take the total bill and move the decimal point to the left one spot. then take that number and halve it, and then add it to the original number.
[ "Take the total bill and move the decimal point to the right one spot. then take that number and halve it, and then add it to the original number." ]
piqa
Columnist: In a recent article an economist argues that corporations have no responsibility to society beyond obeying the law and maximizing profit for shareholders. But in a different article the same economist endorses the view that corporations ought to make financial contributions to social programs in the communities in which they are located. Thus the economist is caught in a contradiction.
The columnist's argument is questionable because it fails to rule out the possibility that * Corporations make nonfinancial contributions to social programs within their local communities * Many shareholders of corporations are in favor of their corporations making contributions to community social programs * Financial contributions to community social programs improve a corporation's image in a way that improves its profitability * A corporation's making financial contributions to community social programs violates no laws
Financial contributions to community social programs improve a corporation's image in a way that improves its profitability
[ "Corporations make nonfinancial contributions to social programs within their local communities", "Many shareholders of corporations are in favor of their corporations making contributions to community social programs", "A corporation's making financial contributions to community social programs violates no laws" ]
reclor
pollination is the fertilization step in something that is healthy when what? A) Made B) Autumn C) Summer D) Edible E) Clean F) Flowers G) Small H) Seeds
E
[ "A", "B", "C", "D", "F", "G", "H" ]
qasc
We have two blocks. We call them A and B. Block A contains a big blue triangle. To the left of block A we have block B which has one big blue triangle, a big yellow square and a small yellow circle. The big blue triangle is touching the top edge of this block. The big yellow square is touching the bottom edge of this block. This block also has a small yellow triangle. It also contains a small blue triangle and a big black triangle. To the left of and above the small yellow circle is the big blue triangle. Below the small yellow triangle is the small blue triangle. This object is to the right of the big black triangle. To the left of the small yellow triangle and the small blue triangle there is the big yellow square.
Which object is to the left of a big blue triangle? the big black triangle or the small blue triangle?
Both of them
[ "The big black triangle ", "The small blue triangle ", "None of them" ]
spartqa
A medium blue square is inside and touching a block named AAA. Block AAA contains another medium blue square which is to the south of a medium yellow square. Block AAA has the medium yellow square. Medium blue square number one is to the south of the thing which was to the south of the medium yellow square. Another block called BBB with two medium black squares is within block AAA. Another medium black square is to the north of medium black square number one. Medium black square number three is within block BBB. A medium yellow square is covered by block BBB. North of this shape there is medium black square number one. Medium black square number two is south of medium black square number three. South of this object there is the medium yellow square. North of, away from and west of another block named CCC is block AAA. Block CCC contains a medium yellow square. A medium blue square is inside and touching this block.
Is a medium yellow square to the north of medium blue square number one? - Yes - No
Yes
[ "No" ]
spartun
I Have to See Another Doctor Mr. Clarke lives at the foot of the mountain. He keeps the forest for a rich farmer there. The only road to the forest is just in front of his house. He can easily see the people who want to enter the forest. Sometimes he has to be on duty at night. When he hears some sound, he has to get up to see if someone cuts the trees. One day he bought something in the town. He found a strong dog and bought it. He loves it very much and often gives some meat or bread to it. And when a strange man walks close to his house, it barks loudly. So he can soon know about it and goes out to find out who it is. But last week something was wrong with Mr. Clarke. He didn't feel well and couldn't fall asleep in the evening. He had to go to a hospital in the town. The doctor looked him over and then asked, "Have you got a dog, sir " "Yes, I have got one." "You have got a skin disease ," said the doctor. "I am sure your dog infected it to you. You can't come in touch with it any longer." When he came out of the hospital, he met a friend and told him about it. The man asked, "What are you going to do, to sell your dog or to give it to another man " "Neither," answered Mr. Clarke, "I have decided to see another doctor. It's much easier to find a doctor than to buy a good dog!"
The doctor told him to _ . A: buy another dog B: throw the dog away C: take the dog to the hospital D: buy some medicine for his dog
B
[ "A", "C", "D" ]
race
President Donald Trump capped what has been a difficult week politically with an all-out push for tax reform Friday. In a speech to the National Association of Manufacturers in Washington, Trump promised to deliver on a “giant, beautiful, massive, the biggest ever in our country, tax cut.” Trump is eager to move past setbacks on health care reform and the results of a Republican Senate primary Tuesday in Alabama where he found himself on the losing side. The president and his administration also have been on the defensive over hurricane recovery efforts in Puerto Rico. Senate Republicans put off a vote on a plan to repeal and replace Obamacare after it became clear they did not have enough votes to pass the measure, thanks to a handful of Republican defectors. Democrats expressed relief they had beaten back another attempt to undo former President Barack Obama’s signature achievement, the Affordable Care Act. “The reason this bill failed is because millions of Americans didn’t want it,” Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer told reporters at the Capitol. On the same day, Christian conservative and former judge Roy Moore easily won a Republican Senate primary in Alabama, defeating incumbent Luther Strange, whom Trump had supported. “We are put here on Earth for a short time, and for that short time our duty it to serve almighty God,” Moore said in his victory speech. Moore has made controversial statements on a number of issues in the past, but he is considered the favorite in a race against Democrat Doug Jones in a general election Dec. 12. Trump had appeared with Strange the week before at a rally in Alabama, but even some analysts said his heart did not appear to be in it. “Trump was campaigning for Luther Strange, but you could tell he was having some second thoughts about that,” said Republican strategist John Feehery. Moore’s victory, aided by the active support of former Trump White House strategist Steve Bannon, signals what could be a series of divisive Republican primary battles heading into next year’s midterm congressional elections.
What did Democrats express relief about when Senate Republicans didn't vote on it recently?
Keeping obamacare
[ "Not enough information", "Keeping medicare", "Keeping medical assistance" ]
quail
Five boys are suspected of starting a fire that destroyed their school on the eve of the new term. Police said yesterday that five boys -- one aged 11, two 12-year-olds, one aged 13 and one 15 -- arrested on suspicion of starting the fire had been released until later this month. Parents said the five pupils all attended St Mary's. Pupils witnessed their schoolwork being destroyed in the fire at Leyland St Mary's Catholic Technology College in Lancashire. The 1950s science block was reduced to the ground in Sunday's fire, which created clouds of smoke visible for miles. It is reported that the library and sports hall were also destroyed beyond repair. Strong winds and a shortage of water prevented 125 firemen trying to bring it under control. Firefighters were expected to remain at the scene until late this afternoon. Staffs were due to attend the school yesterday for an inset day, and pupils pupils were to return for lessons after the holidays today. St Mary's head teacher Kathy McNicholas fought back the tears as she watched her school go up in flames last night. She said, "This is so upsetting to watch. It's heartbreaking. It's very _ for the staff and the children. Everyone had been looking forward to coming back for the new school year." Finding somewhere around 730 children won't be easy. A few of the staff have turned up to see if there is anything they can do and they have all been shocked and saddened by what has happened. "It's tragic because we have only just had a lot of refreshment work done to the school during the summer break. It was a big investment. The community around here very much looks after its school." Plans were being drawn up to provide alternative classrooms for 730 children, with parents warned to keep them at home for at least the rest of the week.
What's the main idea of the passage? - The school planned to take measures to solve the problem. - The firemen failed in controlling the fire. - Five boys started a fire that destroyed their school. - The staff and the children were upset.
The school planned to take measures to solve the problem.
[ "The firemen failed in controlling the fire.", "Five boys started a fire that destroyed their school.", "The staff and the children were upset." ]
race
" It 's the spiders ! " I said . Every year at around this time , fat orange spiders about the size of a quarter make enormous webs , usually across human paths .
What has spooked the narrator while walking ? * They saw spiders . * They saw holes in the path . * They saw oranges all over the path which was odd . * None of the above choices .
They saw spiders .
[ "They saw holes in the path .", "They saw oranges all over the path which was odd .", "None of the above choices ." ]
cosmos
A single-cell organism can do everything a cell from a multicellular organism can do except * Specialize. * Reproduce. * Use energy. * Make protein.
Specialize.
[ "Reproduce.", "Use energy.", "Make protein." ]
arc
Three blocks, named AAA, BBB and CCC exist in the image. A big blue square is within block AAA. Disconnected from and farther from block CCC is block AAA. Behind this block is block CCC with a medium blue square, a big yellow square and a small yellow triangle. A medium yellow circle is inside and touching this block. Below the big yellow square is this object. The big yellow square and the small yellow triangle are below the medium blue square. The shape which was under the big yellow square is under the small yellow triangle.
Where is the medium yellow circle relative to the medium blue square? - tppi - right - far - dc - ntpp - below - left
below
[ "tppi", "right", "far", "dc", "ntpp", "left" ]
spartun
Every month I get the Successful Stepfamilies Newsletter via email . This article so touched my heart because it tells the story of a step mother , trying her best and feeling like a failure . I often wonder why God derailed my life to raise a second family and feel the pain and heartache of all that it entails but I remind myself that nothing is a coincidence . God has a reason for everything .
What may be a fact about this person ? a. They had gotten divorced in the past . b. They were bullied out of their family . c. They were struggling to connect with their new family . d. None of the above choices .
c
[ "a", "b", "d" ]
cosmos
There are two blocks. We call them A and B. Block A is to the left of B. Block A contains a medium blue circle. Block B has a big black circle, one small yellow square and a big yellow circle. The big black circle is near to a small yellow circle. It is below and to the left of the big yellow circle. The big yellow circle is touching the right edge of this block. It is above and touching the small yellow circle.
What is to the right of the medium thing? a small yellow circle or a square?
Both of them
[ "Small yellow circle ", "Square ", "None of them" ]
spartqa
D is above I at 2 o'clock. O and E are parallel, and O is to the right of E. K and D are parallel, and K on the left of D. B is positioned below W and to the left. N is positioned below and to the right of I. W is on the left side and above N. E and K are parallel, and K is below E. O is diagonally below Y to the right at a 45 degree angle. L is to the bottom left of B.
What is the relation of the agent K to the agent L? * right * below * lower-left * above * lower-right * overlap * upper-left * left * upper-right
above
[ "right", "below", "lower-left", "lower-right", "overlap", "upper-left", "left", "upper-right" ]
stepgame
So, there I was. Hanging out in my swimsuit, hair drawn back, just minding my own business and relaxing in the delicious, luxurious Scandinave Spa, a stone’s throw from Whistler town centre. The husband and I had split up for the afternoon – he had decided to traverse the peaks of Whistler and Blackcomb on the peak2peak gondola, and I’d chosen a slightly less terrifying mountain vista to enjoy. It was just one of those days where we’d decided happily to do two different things, and meet up afterwards for a spot of dinner. Cascading down the hillside, the Scandinave Spa’s rustic installations nestle on the edge of the Lost Lake Park spruce and cedar forest and promises to both relax and invigorate you, and provide an escape from daily stress. With several levels of hot and icy plunge pools, sauna and steam rooms, everyone wanders from indoor to outdoor relaxation spots – from sun-soaked spot to waterfall spout back massages. Bliss. It’s also a place where silence is “essential to the experience. By embracing silence one finds inner stillness, leading to complete relaxation.” To be honest, most people who couldn’t be quiet i.e. me just talked in hushed tones, but it made for a super chilled few hours. Until… …I was sitting in one of the steam rooms (does that make the title clickbait? Sorry – using the title ‘steam room with Lady Gaga’ made it sound as though we were chickens cooking in a slowcooker) and a very, very slim blonde lady slipped in. Queen Gaga herself. I’ve got to be honest, sticking to the ‘no eye contact with other people who are chillaxing’ rule, I didn’t pay very much attention to what was going on, but after 25 minutes or so of basting relaxing, I stretched languidly – my bones like toffee – and wandered out to the next room, and looking up from the drinks table, had to blink several times as she followed me out. Trying to play cool, I tried keep a poker face (after all, she was there to relax and recuperate in the middle of a big Canadian tour, she didn’t need a random Kiwi gawking at her) and watched from the corner of my eye as she walked into one of the big yoga rooms.
When did Lady Gaga come into the spa where the author was relaxing?
While the author was in a steam room
[ "Before the author went to the steam room", "Not enough information", "After the author was in a steam room" ]
quail
While I was running slowly one morning, I saw my friend's father sitting alone on the roadside bench. So I crossed the road to wish him a good morning. As I came over to him, he was very happy to see me. He said it was nice of me to come and chat with him. Then he said to me in a low and sad voice: "At this stage of my life, it feels very lonely here. Anybody sharing a few heartfelt moments would mean a lot to me. " I was completely shocked by what he said, and I wondered: What could be that little thing that I can do to make his life different? I knew he was a painter, so I started to ask him about his latest painting experiences. Painting is a passionate topic for him, and he started to talk with me about it. I asked him, "Can you teach me to paint?" He was surprised at first and then agreed instantly. Now, every other day, I go to learn how to paint from him. We paint a lot and talk a lot. He says he feels better, and he waits for me. I say I feel better. After all, I am the one getting so much wisdom from a man who is nearing the horizon of his life with so much experience!
The old man felt _ at the sight of the writer. 1. strange 2. shocked 3. pleased 4. surprised
1
[ "2", "3", "4" ]
race
Which of the following is the farthest from Earth? a. Halley's comet b. The andromeda galaxy c. Neptune d. The sun
b
[ "a", "c", "d" ]
arc
The plates needed to be stored in their proper place, which was where? * Ironing board * Restaurant * Table * Stomach * Shelf
Shelf
[ "Ironing board", "Restaurant", "Table", "Stomach" ]
commonsenseqa
O is on the top and Y is at the bottom. F is on top of Y.
What is the relation of the agent F to the agent O? - overlap - upper-right - left - lower-left - above - below - right - lower-right - upper-left
overlap
[ "upper-right", "left", "lower-left", "above", "below", "right", "lower-right", "upper-left" ]
stepgame
Where could you find a nearby apple tree if you live in the United States? A) Washington state B) Desert C) Spain D) Woods E) Bible
D
[ "A", "B", "C", "E" ]
commonsenseqa
Measurements are written with both a number and a unit. The unit comes after the number. The unit shows what the number means. Volume is a measurement of how much space something takes up. There are many different units of volume. When you are using metric units, volume may be written in units of milliliters or liters. There are 1,000 milliliters in 1 liter. So, 1 milliliter is much less than 1 liter. A raindrop has a volume of about 20 milliliters, while a large soda bottle has a volume of 2 liters. The flask shown here measures volumes up to 500 milliliters.
Select the better estimate. What is the volume of a bathtub? - 230 milliliters - 230 liters
230 liters
[ "230 milliliters" ]
scienceqa
We have three blocks. We call them A, B and C. There are two medium blue squares in block A. There is also a medium yellow square in this block. It is below medium blue square number two. Medium blue square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is below the medium yellow square. This object is below medium blue square number two. Then, we have block B. It has one medium blue square. Finally, to the left of block A we have block C which is to the right of block B. It has a medium black square.
Which object is to the right of a medium square? medium blue square number two or the medium blue square which is in block B?
Medium blue square number two
[ "The medium blue square which is in block b", "Both of them", "None of them" ]
spartqa
A box called DDD have a midsize green dimond, a large white oval and a tiny white dimond. This box covers a tiny orange rectangle. Over, behind and disconnected from this box there is another box named EEE with a large white rectangle. Another large white rectangle is inside this box. Farther from another box named JJJ is box DDD.
Where is the tiny orange rectangle regarding JJJ? 1: ntpp 2: left 3: far 4: above 5: behind 6: dc 7: below
3
[ "1", "2", "4", "5", "6", "7" ]
spartun
Ann is a 13-year-old girl. She doesn't like popular music. One of her friends asks her, "What do you think of Wang Lihong and his popular music?" "Who is Wang Lihong? I don't know him." Ann says, "I like classical music." Her friend looks at her surprisingly and says, "Classical music is for old people. We can't stand it. We like cool things." Ann doesn't know why her friend says that. When she goes home, she talks to her father. "Dad, am I strange?" "I don't think so. Why do you ask that?" "Because my friends can't stand classical music, but I like it." "Never mind , Ann. You don't need to do what other people do. Everyone has different _ . Some of them are popular, but others are not."
What can we know from the passage? A: Ann's like is different from her friends'. B: Ann's friend thinks classical music is for young people. C: Ann talks with her father about her friends. D: Ann knows why her friend looks at her surprisingly.
A
[ "B", "C", "D" ]
race
How do I chill the pureed bananas when making banana ice cream? * Chill the pureed bananas in the pantry for at least 5 hours. * Chill the pureed bananas in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours.
Chill the pureed bananas in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours.
[ "Chill the pureed bananas in the pantry for at least 5 hours." ]
piqa
Companies, communities, families, clubs, and other clumps of humans all have some inherent social dynamics. At a simple level there are leaders and followers, but in reality the lines are rarely as clear as that. Many leaders, with a common example being some founders, have tremendous vision and imagination, but lack the skills to translate that vision into actionable work. Many followers need structure to their efforts, but are dynamic and creative in the execution. Thus, the social dynamic in organizations needs a little more nuance. This is where traditional management hierarchies break down in companies. You may have your SVPs, then your VPs, then your Senior Directors, then your Directors, and so on, but in reality most successful companies don’t observe those hierarchies stringently. In many organizations a junior-level employee who has been there for a while can have as much influence and value, if not more, than a brand new SVP. As such, the dream is that we build organizations with crisp reporting lines but in which all employees feel they have the ability to bring their creativity and ideas to logically influence the scope, work, and culture of the organization. Sadly, this is where many organizations run into trouble. It seems to be the same ‘ol story time after time: as the organization grows, the divide between the senior leadership and the folks on the ground widens. Water cooler conversations and bar-side grumblings fuel the fire and resentment, frustrations, and resume-editing often sets in. So much of this is avoidable though. Of course, there will always be frustration in any organization: this is part and parcel of people working together. Nothing will be perfect, and it shouldn’t be…frustration and conflict can often lead to organizations re-pivoting and taking a new approach. I believe though, that there are a lot of relatively simple things we can do to make organizations feel more engaging.
Divison between employees and senior management starts
Over years of growing apart
[ "Not enough information", "Time after time in every work environs", "Over the time of a week" ]
quail
An American educational expert, Frederick M. Hess, says that a long summer vacation doesn't make sense in today's world. This summer, 50 million kids will spend much time talking online, watching TV, playing video games and asking older brothers or sisters to take them to the supermarket. They will also be putting their academic futures at risk. During much of the 20th century, many Americans worked in factories that did not need a college degree but still offered a high salary. Also, in the 19th century, there was no air condition. And poor hygiene meant that crowded schools had health risks. Things have changed. For today's students, academic skills are key to future success. Many countries don't give kids an American-style summer vacation. They offer no more than seven consecutive weeks of vacation. Most American school districts offer up to 13 weeks. To compete in global marketplace, Americans must be prepared to go up against international competitors. Summer vacation also causes challenges for today's families. In the 1960s, more than 60% of families had a stay-at-home mum. Now, two-thirds of American children live families where every adult works. For these families, summer vacation can be more burden than break. Someone must watch the kids. But the biggest problem may be how summer vacation hurts academic achievement. Scientist have found that disadvantaged students lose important ground in the summertime. A school year can allow time-limited teachers to conduct richer and more imaginative lessons. Schools would have more time for sports, languages, music and the arts.
Before the 20th century, a long summer vacation might _ . a. cause loss in global market for America b. reduce income for Americans c. reduce health risks for students d. cause career failure for Americans
b
[ "a", "c", "d" ]
race
We have three blocks, A, B and C. A medium black circle, a big yellow circle and one big blue triangle are in block A. The medium black circle is touching the left edge of this block. This shape is above, near to and to the left of the big yellow circle. Block B is to the right of block A. It contains a medium yellow circle. Below block B there is block C. It has a medium black triangle and a small blue triangle. The medium black triangle is touching the right edge of this block. Below a small black triangle there is the small blue triangle. To the right of the small blue triangle and the small black triangle there is the medium black triangle.
Which object is to the right of a small black triangle? the small blue triangle or the medium yellow circle?
None of them
[ "The small blue triangle ", "The medium yellow circle ", "Both of them" ]
spartqa
The first memory I have of him---of anything, really---is his strength. It was in the late afternoon in a house under construction near ours. The unfinished wood floor had large, terrifying holes whose big and opening darkness I knew led to nowhere good. His powerful hands, then age 33, wrapped all the way around my tiny arms, then age 4, and easily swung me up to his shoulders to command all I surveyed. The relationship between a son and his father changes over time. It may grow and flourish in mutual maturity. It may sour in hated dependence or independence. With many children living in single-parent homes today, it may not even exist. But to a little boy right after World War II, a father seemed a god with strange strengths and strange powers enabling him to do and know things that no mortal could do or know. Amazing things, like putting a bicycle chain back on, just like that, or building a hamster cage, or guiding a jigsaw so it forms the letter F; I learned the alphabet that way in those pre-television days. There were, of course, rules to learn. First came the handshake, a good firm squeeze accompanied by an equally strong gaze into the other's eyes. "The first thing anyone knows about you is your handshake," he would say. And we'd practice it each night on his return from work, the serious toddler in the old Cleveland Indian's cap running up to the giant father to shake hands again and again until it was firm enough. One day, I realize now, there was a change. I wasn't trying to please him so much as I was trying to impress him. I never asked him to come to my football games. He had a high-pressure career, and it meant driving through most of Friday night. But for all the big games, when I looked over at the sideline, there was that familiar fedora . And by God, did the opposing team captain ever get a firm handshake and a gaze he would remember? Then, a school fact contradicted something he said. Impossible that he could be wrong, but there it was in the book. These accumulated over time, along with personal experiences, to strengthen my own developing sense of values. And I could tell we had each taken our own, perfectly normal paths. I began to see, too, his blind spots, his prejudices and his weaknesses. I never threw these up at him. He hadn't to me, and, anyway, he seemed to need protection. I stopped asking his advice; the experiences he drew from no longer seemed relevant to the decisions I had to make. He volunteered advice for a while. But then, in more recent years, politics and issues gave way to talk of empty errands and, always, to illness. After much thought and practice " You can do whatever you have to do.", one night last winter, I sat down by his bed and remembered for an instant those terrifying dark holes in another house 35 years before. I told my father how much I loved him. I described all the things people were doing for him. But, I said, he kept eating poorly, hiding in his room and violating the doctor's orders. No amount of love could make someone else care about life, I said; it was a two-way street. He wasn't doing his best. The decision was his. He said he knew how hard my words had been to say and how proud he was of me. "I had the best teacher," I said. "You can do whatever you have to do." He smiled a little. And we shook hands, firmly, for the last time. Several days later, at about 4 A.M., my mother heard Dad shuffling about their dark room. " I have some things I have to do," he said. He paid a bundle of bills. He composed for my mother a long list of legal and financial what-to-do's " in case of emergency." And he wrote me a note. Then he walked back to his bed and laid himself down. He went to sleep, naturally. And he did not wake up.
According to the passage we can see that the writer's father was _ . a. sensitive and strong b. strict and humorous c. determined and weak d. considerate and responsible
b
[ "a", "c", "d" ]
race
It 's odd . I feel guilty because I have n't written anything in over a month . I ' m the only one who reads this , but I should keep up with the cathartic exercise all the same . So much has happened .
Which of these is most likely descriptive of the narrator 's last month ? - None of the above choices . - busy - dull - guilt ridden
busy
[ "None of the above choices .", "dull", "guilt ridden" ]
cosmos
Remove hair clogging a shower drain.
Which of the following best matches the statement above? - Unscrew the drain cover and use a dental floss to remove all of the hair from the drain. - Unscrew the drain cover and use a dental pick to remove all of the hair from the drain.
Unscrew the drain cover and use a dental pick to remove all of the hair from the drain.
[ "Unscrew the drain cover and use a dental floss to remove all of the hair from the drain." ]
piqa
what do earthquakes affect? a) Core b) Mantle c) Homes d) Crust e) Earth f) Ocean g) Animals h) Ground
d
[ "a", "b", "c", "e", "f", "g", "h" ]
qasc
We have two blocks, A and B. Three medium black squares are in block A. Medium black square number one is touching the bottom edge of this block. Medium black square number two is below medium black square number three. Medium black square number one is below medium black square number two and medium black square number three. Block B is to the right of block A. It has one medium blue square. A medium yellow square is below the medium blue square.
Which object is to the right of a medium black square? the yellow thing or the medium blue square?
Both of them
[ "The yellow thing", "The medium blue square ", "None of them" ]
spartqa
Consistent behavior refers to the phenomenon in which individuals' behaviors are consistent with or consistent with the behaviors and wills of others. Consistent behavior usually includes three situations: First, people comply with common social norms in order to meet the needs of the social living environment, resulting in Similar behaviors in order to enable social life to proceed normally; second, similar cultural backgrounds and socialization processes prompt people to produce similar behaviors; and third, psychological interaction between the two parties in interpersonal communication also leads to consistent behaviors.
According to the definition above, which of the following is options that are not consistent? a) Most college graduates are willing to work in large state-owned enterprises b) Twins have been separated for many years, but can still be recognized at a glance when they meet c) Two cars scrapped in the downtown area, and pedestrians stopped to watch d) The works designed by the architect of a design institute have similar styles
b
[ "a", "c", "d" ]
logiqa
V is on the left side and above D. Z and O are in a horizontal line with O on the right. U is diagonally below P to the left at a 45 degree angle. M is diagonally right and below C. A and R are in a vertical line with R below A. R is on the same vertical plane directly above M. V is diagonally to the bottom left of N. U is positioned in the lower left corner of O. C is positioned above P. N is over there with Z below.
What is the relation of the agent R to the agent V? - upper-right - overlap - below - lower-left - above - upper-left - lower-right - right - left
upper-right
[ "overlap", "below", "lower-left", "above", "upper-left", "lower-right", "right", "left" ]
stepgame
It's exciting to imagine how future humans will have solved the problems we have now, or what amazing new inventions will make our lives more convenient and interesting. We asked top scientists to share their predictions on what the world will be like in a century. If they're right, the 2114 is going to be really cool. 1. Robots will do your chores and more Robots will be doing most of our jobs, from building homes to teaching math. There are already robots that clean floors and pump gas. In the future they will be more complicated and useful. Unfortunately, with robots taking all the jobs, unemployment will be high. 2. You will read minds. Speaking of being social, we will communicate in an entirely different way. Forget texts and emails. Mind-reading technology will allow us to send thoughts to each other without speaking a word. We will also be able to send thoughts to objects around us. (Instead of pressing "start" on the microwave, you could just think "start.") Meanwhile, chips implanted(in our brains will improve memory and intelligence. 3. Your car will drive you Today, around 30,000 Americans die in car accidents each year. One hundred years form now, accidents will be a thing of the past. According to Mark Safford, consultant or the U.S. Department of Transportation, future cars will drive themselves. These electric cars will communicate with other cars on the road to travel safely in close formation at high speeds. 4. You will eat fake meat. Raising animals is not an efficient way to produce food, and it harms the environment: Cows, chickens, and pigs eat a lot, and then we have to deal with all that poop(. What's more, that poop can up poisoning lakes, rivers, and streams. Today, scientists can "grow" meat in a lab from animal cells, but it's expensive and not very delicious. In the future, they will have perfected the process. You'll order hamburgers that come from factories, not cows. Scientists may even find ways to make lab-grown meat tastier and healthier than the real thing.
According to the passage, in the future cars will be _ . A. much easier to operate B. more expensive C. less popular D. much smaller and lighter
C
[ "A", "B", "D" ]
race
Mr. Johnson worked in a hospital. Three years ago, when he was sixty-eight, he retired. But a lot of people come to ask him to look them over. He's very busy in the daytime and he wants to have a good rest at night. Half a year ago a young man moved in the room upstairs. At first he was quiet. The old man was satisfied with him. But now he has several friends. They often came to see him in the evening. They talked loudly, sang and danced. Mr Johnson was unhappy, but he didn't say anything. It was the young man's birthday yesterday. All his friends came at seven in the evening. They drank too much and made a lot of noise. The old man couldn't fall asleep the whole night. This morning, as soon as he got up, he went upstairs and began to knock at the door. The young man opened for him and asked him to come in. "Did you hear me beat the ceiling last night, young man?" asked Mr Johnson. "It doesn't matter, sir," said the young man, " I don't mind it. It was very noisy in my room, too."
Which of the following is true? - Mr Johnson wanted to drink with the young man. - The young man was afraid to meet Mr Johnson. - Mr Johnson hoped the young man to move in another house. - The young man thought Mr Johnson came to say sorry to him.
Mr Johnson wanted to drink with the young man.
[ "The young man was afraid to meet Mr Johnson.", "Mr Johnson hoped the young man to move in another house.", "The young man thought Mr Johnson came to say sorry to him." ]
race
A little purple star, a little purple pentagon, a little red hexagon and a medium purple pentagon are within a block named HHH. A medium red pentagon and another medium purple pentagon are inside and touching block HHH. The little purple star is east of the little purple pentagon. The little red hexagon is to the east of and the medium red pentagon is south of this object. To the west of the object which was to the east of the little purple pentagon there is medium purple pentagon number one. The little red hexagon and the little purple star are to the west of the medium red pentagon. East of the thing that was west of the little purple star is medium purple pentagon number two. There is a block named LLL. Block LLL covers a medium purple star which is to the south of a little purple hexagon. The little purple hexagon is inside block LLL. Block LLL contains a large purple object. South of the large object there is the little purple hexagon.
Where is the little purple star relative to medium purple pentagon number one? - far - right - ntpp - tppi - behind - ntppi - po
right
[ "far", "ntpp", "tppi", "behind", "ntppi", "po" ]
spartun
A quote from Mary Lyon from McCain Gone Wild : I could suggest that McCain show he means it about running a clean , above - board campaign . I might urge him to prove he really is a man of character ... But I ' m concerned that perhaps this is the real McCain we 're seeing .
What is the narrator commenting on ? - They 're talking politics . - They 're talking PR campaigns . - None of the above choices . - They 're talking characters on TV shows .
They 're talking politics .
[ "They 're talking PR campaigns .", "None of the above choices .", "They 're talking characters on TV shows ." ]
cosmos
A big green fruit is inside and touching and a medium orange watermelon is within a box named one. To the right of the orange thing there is the green thing.
Where is box one regarding the big fruit? 1] front 2] right 3] far 4] ec 5] tpp 6] tppi 7] behind
6
[ "1", "2", "3", "4", "5", "7" ]
spartun
Do you have memories of being kidnapped by aliens and taken away rapidly in a spaceship? You wouldn't be alone. Several thousand people worldwide reported to have had such experiences, researchers say. But in a new study, a psychology expert at London's Goldsmiths College says these experiences are proof of the weakness of the human memory, rather than evidence of life in outer space. "Maybe what we're dealing with here is false memories, and not that people are actually being kidnapped and taken aboard spaceships," says Professor Chris French, who surveyed 19 so-called victims. Several of the victims reported being taken away from their beds or cars by alien creatures around four feet high, with long and lean arms and legs and oversized heads, French said. Some men said they were forced to take painful medical examinations by the aliens. Many of the alien experiences could be explained by sleep paralysis, a condition in which a person is awake and aware of the surroundings but is unable to move. Sleep paralysis often leads to hallucinations --the experience of seeing or feeling something that is not really there and 40 percent of people experience the state at least once in their lives, French said. A rich imagination was also at play. Several of the alien victims were more likely to _ and reported to have seen ghosts and have unnatural abilities. "People have very rich fantasy lives," said French, who is due to present his findings at a public seminar at London's Science Museum on Wednesday. "So much that they often mix up what's happening in their heads with what is going on in the real world."
According to Chris French, if someone told you an alien experience again, you might _ . - just laugh it away - wonder why - report it to the police - believe the story
wonder why
[ "just laugh it away", "report it to the police", "believe the story" ]
race
A strong argument uses valid reasoning and logic in support of a claim. When an argument or claim introduces irrelevant information or misrepresents the issues at hand, it may be committing a logical fallacy. Logical fallacies can hurt a writer's credibility and can lead readers to draw false conclusions. A logical fallacy may present irrelevant information: Fallacy | Description ad hominem | an attack against the person making the argument, rather than the argument itself appeal to nature | an argument that assumes the natural choice is always the best choice bandwagon fallacy | an argument that assumes the popular choice is always the best choice circular reasoning | an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself guilt by association | an unfair negative association with another person or group that is intended to discredit someone or something A logical fallacy may misrepresent the issues at hand: Fallacy | Description false causation | the assumption that because two things happened together, one caused the other false dichotomy | an argument that presents only two choices when more options exist hasty generalization | a broad claim based on too few observations slippery slope fallacy | the false assumption that a small first step will necessarily lead to extreme consequences straw man | a misrepresentation of an opponent's position that makes it easier to argue against
Which logical fallacy is used in the text? My favorite band signed with this huge record label, and then their next album was terrible. Basically, signing with a big label ruined their music. A) Circular reasoning: an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself B) Appeal to nature: the assumption that natural things are always good C) False causation: the assumption that because two things happened together, one caused the other
C
[ "A", "B" ]
scienceqa
The first English dictionary was published in 1604. The dictionary was actually nothing more than a list of about 3, 000 difficult words, each followed by a one-word definition. The author, Robert Cawdrey, made no attempt to include everyday words in his dictionary. No one, he reasoned, would ever have to look up a word in a dictionary if he already knew the meaning of the word. During the 1600's more dictionaries were published. Each followed Cawdrey's lead and presented a few thousand hard words. Around 1700 one dictionary maker, John Kersey, did define easy words as well as hard words. But until the 1750's all the dictionaries were rather crude and not very valuable. A man named Dr Samuel Johnson changed all this. In 1755 Dr Johnson produced the first modern dictionary. He included in his dictionary all important words, both easy and hard, and he gave good meanings. He also gave good sentences to show how each word was actually used in speech and in writing. By the end of the 1700's most dictionary makers had followed Johnson's example. Dictionaries were getting better and better. The 1800's saw the greatest improvement in the quality of dictionaries. In England scholars planned and prepared the Oxford English Dictionary, a twenty-volume (;;) work. One of the most interesting features of the Oxford Dictionary is its word histories. It traces (;) the history of each word from its earliest recorded use up to the time of the printing of the dictionary.
This passage is mainly about _ . * the difference of English dictionaries * the origin of English dictionaries * the features of English dictionaries * the development of English dictionaries
the features of English dictionaries
[ "the difference of English dictionaries", "the origin of English dictionaries", "the development of English dictionaries" ]
race
Throughout time, people have loved music for its ability to transport them into a world of rhythm and melody. Recently more and more hospitals and clinics have been _ the power of music -not only to comfort patients, but to help cure them as well. Welcome to the world of music therapy . After each of the two world wars, musicians visited hospitals and played instruments for injured soldiers suffering from emotional and physical pain. Today's music therapists continue this practice, playing instruments such as guitars and harps to bring comfort to their audiences. Therapist Eric Mammen encourages his patients at a children's hospital to participate with him as he plays. During visits with 13-year-old cancer patient Lawrence Garcia, Mammen encourages Garcia to beat on electric drums while he plays the guitar. The therapy won't cure his cancer, but it does, according to Garcia's mom, take away much of the boy's depression . Music therapy can put patients in better moods and ease the symptoms of depression according to the American Music Therapy Association. Other benefits include relieving pain, calming tension, aiding sleep, reducing worry or fear, and easing muscle tension. Jose Haro personally experienced the benefits of music therapy when he was recovering from heart surgery. During his recovery, he played a piano whose keys lit up, indicating which keys to touch to play along with the background music. Soon he was playing tunes and noticing something strange. "I was searching for my pain." He says of his experience, "but it was gone." While Haro's experience provides an evidence of the power of music to relieve pain, scientific research has proven music also helps patients with Alzheimer's disease and arthritis. In addition, music therapy helps premature babies. Doctors are tapping into a powerful way to teach premature babies that haven't yet learned how to suck. Doctors use a device that comforts the babies by playing music when they suck on a pacifier . Soon the babies learn to suck in return for music, gaining weight faster and going home earlier than those who do not use the device. Even perfectly healthy people are discovering the power of music to calm and heal. Drum circles attract people who find stress relief in beating out rhythms. While music is not a cure-all, it does make life a little easier.
From the passage, we know _ . A: the more music they listen to, the faster premature babies gain weight B: musicians cured many soldiers after each of the two world wars C: Garcia found much comfort in music according to his mom D: music can prevent people from suffering from arthritis
B
[ "A", "C", "D" ]
race
There are three blocks, A, B and C. Block A contains one small black circle, one medium yellow square and one medium black circle. The small black circle is below the medium yellow square. Above the medium black circle is the medium yellow square. The small black circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. It is near to the medium black circle. Block B is to the right of block A. It has one small black square. To the left of block B there is block C with a small blue square, one medium blue square and one small yellow square in it. Near to the medium blue square and the small blue square there is a big black circle. It is below and to the right of the small yellow square. The big black circle is touching the bottom edge of this block. Below the small yellow square is the small blue square.
What is to the left of the small black square? a small yellow square or a small black circle that is touching the bottom edge of a block?
Both of them
[ "Small yellow square ", "Small black circle that is touching the bottom edge of a block ", "None of them" ]
spartqa
What fun the animals' party was! The zebras did a great job with the decorations.The lions and giraffes put together delicious food.No one knew music like the forest birds.The bears made clever posters to spread the news to all the animals. When the talent shows began, one of the monkeys hurried out to the dance floor.He was a dancing fool! The birds played some lively music.When the music stopped, the animals clapped and shouted.The monkey returned to his table.Friends gathered around to shake his hand and praised about his skills. The elephant saw all the attention the monkey was getting.He wanted some attention for himself."I can dance too," he told himself."I will show these animals what I can do!" The elephant hurried out to the dance floor.He started to dance.It was not pretty.The elephant knocked over the table that held the wine bowl! "Give up your dance!" a gorilla called. "What are you doing?" cried three frogs."Stop it!" The other animals shouted.They were sad about the elephant for making a mess! They chased him off the dance floor and away from the party. The bears shook their heads and said, "One should never try to be what one is not."
How did the animals like the monkey's dance? A. Foolish. B. Amazing. C. Just so-so. D. Wonderful.
A
[ "B", "C", "D" ]
race
Scientists and religious experts are debating the value of a small piece of papyrus that found its way to a researcher in the United States. The piece of paper raises an ages-old question about Jesus, whose life and teachings form the heart of Christianity. Could Jesus have been married? Harvard Divinity School Professor Karen King recently explained the Coptic wording on the papyrus. She says the words mean that Jesus called Mary Magdalene, an early Christian, "my wife." She says he did this while speaking to his disciples, or followers. "I don't think that this text is that significant. There are so many barriers for it to get over. You've got to show that it's reliable, and there are real questions about whether that text is reliable." Professor Bock expresses other concerns about the papyrus. For example, he says, there is not enough writing on it to establish the real meaning of the words. He says the word "wife" may not mean "wife" in the traditional way. And, he says the papyrus is just one text showing that Jesus might have been married. "And then you've got the fact that this is one text out of many, many, many texts that don't indicate that Jesus was married. And I think had Jesus been married, the early tradition about Jesus would have reflected that."
Professor Bock doesn't think that Jesus was married for the following reasons EXCEPT that _ . - the number of texts which indicate that Jesus was married is much too small. - the word "wife" can't have the same meaning as it had in the long past. - Jesus' marriage has never been reflected in the early tradition. - the words on the papyrus are too few to be translated exactly.
the words on the papyrus are too few to be translated exactly.
[ "the number of texts which indicate that Jesus was married is much too small.", "the word \"wife\" can't have the same meaning as it had in the long past.", "Jesus' marriage has never been reflected in the early tradition." ]
race
Daniel likes to do something to protect the environment in his daily life. Next Sunday is his friend's birthday. He is going to buy some gifts online for his friend. Now he is visiting the following website for some information about gifts. Welcome to Nature Posters - the world's largest collection of nature posters and fine art prints! We make a donation to help the environment when each nature poster is sold through this website! Please tell your friends about us, and remember us when you are gift shopping. Daniel chose the following two beautiful pictures as gifts from the website: Parrots in Blue: $5.99 Sharks: $7.99
Nature Posters is a website _ . a: only to provide information about nature b: to help protect nature by selling posters or prints c: to tell people how to buy birthday presents d: to help people plan their birthday parties
d
[ "a", "b", "c" ]
race
DIY ice cream treats.
Which of the following best matches the statement above? - Fill hollowed out cucumbers with ice cream for a new taste. - Fill corn tortillas with ice cream for a new treat.
Fill corn tortillas with ice cream for a new treat.
[ "Fill hollowed out cucumbers with ice cream for a new taste." ]
piqa
There are three blocks, A, B and C. There are a medium blue triangle and one medium black square in block A. Below a big blue circle there is the medium blue triangle. To the left of the big blue circle and the medium black square there is a small yellow square. The medium blue triangle is touching the bottom edge of this block. The big blue circle is to the right of the medium black square. Above block A we have block B which has a small blue square, a medium blue triangle and one big blue square. It also has a big black triangle. Below the medium blue triangle which is far from and above the big blue square there is the small blue square. To the left of and below the big black triangle is the big blue square. To the left of block A there is block C. It has one big yellow triangle and a small yellow square. The big yellow triangle is touching the right edge of this block. It is near to the small yellow square.
Which object is below a medium blue triangle? the big blue circle or the small blue square?
Both of them
[ "The big blue circle ", "The small blue square ", "None of them" ]
spartqa
P is placed on the top of T. D is above J and to the left of J. Z is to the bottom left of C. If F is the center of a clock face, J is located between 4 and 5. P is at N’s 9 o'clock. T is positioned above F and to the right. W is at a 45 degree angle to C, in the lower righthand corner. If D is the center of a clock face, W is located between 10 and 11.
What is the relation of the agent C to the agent D? * left * overlap * below * upper-right * lower-left * upper-left * above * right * lower-right
upper-left
[ "left", "overlap", "below", "upper-right", "lower-left", "above", "right", "lower-right" ]
stepgame