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"Can I see my baby?" the happy new mother asked. When the bundle was in her arms and she moved the fold of cloth to look upon his tiny face, she gasped. The doctor turned quickly and looked out of the tall hospital window. The baby had been born without ears.
Time proved that the baby' s hearing was perfect. It was onl... | Why did Mother gasp when she saw her newborn baby? | Because her son was born imperfect. | ['Because her son had a tiny face.', 'Because she saw her son crying.', 'Because her son was in her arms.'] |
Like many other inventors before him, professor Slawomir Suwak designed only the things he needed himself. He had several patents on his conscience already: an automatic cork opener for wine in the indicative state, a portable set of board games for solving personality problems, a wallet with a mini-device for the dupl... | What is probably true about the McPhillips corporation? | They deal with psycho aggression | ['not enough information', 'They deal with assembly', 'They deal with maintenance'] |
My nephew, Adam, turned 19 on Monday. He's a good kid and makes the whole family laugh. He wears his baseball cap backward, his shorts baggy and his T-shirts loose. In short, I hate the way he looks. To me, it seems as if everything is about to fall off at any moment. He makes me nervous.
But he's still a teenager. I t... | What's the writer's opinion about Britney's exposed-tummy look? | It doesn't fit everyone | ['It fits no one', 'It is pretty to wear', 'It will have an ill effect on young women'] |
At thirteen, I was diagnosed with kind of attention disorder. It made school difficult for me. When everyone else in the class was focusing on tasks, I could not.
In my first literature class, Mrs.Smith asked us to read a story and then write on it, all within 45 minutes. I raised my hand right away and said,"Mrs.Smi... | The author didn't finish the reading in class because. | He had an attention disorder | ['He was new to the class', 'He was tired of literature', 'He wanted to take the task home'] |
When we got married we thought it was going to be all bliss and happiness for life. By about week two we both had an awakening.
Something about being exact opposites and together 24/7.
We clashed about something so important I can’t even remember what it was. We hadn’t really ever had that happen while engaged.
Suddenl... | Very soon after they got married: | they had a fight | ['not enough information', 'they had difficult eras', 'they worked through a lot of issues'] |
England will play Italy, Uruguay and Costa Rica in a tough Group D at the 2014 World Cup in Brazil. Roy Hodgson's men open their campaign against Italy in the Amazonian city of Manaus on 15 June in the only World Cup game which kicks off at 02:00 BST. England take on Uruguay on 19 June and play Costa Rica five days lat... | When and where will England play its third group stage match? | On 24 June; in Belo Horizonte | ['On 24 June; in Manaus', 'On 19 June; in Manaus', 'On 19 June; in Sao Paulo'] |
Emily Nagoski is a badass Ph.D. who teaches human sexuality. She wrote a book – Come As You Are. Here’s a secret: the entire sexology community was eager to get their mitts on her book, it was very exciting. I can’t recall the last time there was that much hullabaloo about one book.
In this important book, Dr Nagoski e... | When was the author told not to press the accelerator and the brakes at the same time? | while in driver's ed class | ['not enough information', 'while in elementary school', 'while in college'] |
It was amusing because I doubt I will use either , but I ' m sure I can find someone to give them to . My main mistake in this race was wearing XC spikes ( obviously with the spikes not screwed in ) . I had tried them out a few times in training , and thought it would be worth the experiment . They are very hard , and ... | How may I be feeling right now ? | Tired | ['sad', 'hungry', 'Happy'] |
No one knows where he is , or if he 's okay . I feel so sad for him and his family . I hope he 's okay , and that there is some reasonable explanation for his not being home for a few days . It 's so weird how people you have little to no contact with can have such an impact . | What has plausibly happened to him to write this post ? | He is missing . | ['He went to work .', 'He is sick .', 'He broke up with his girlfriend .'] |
Standing at the altar of willing - to - give - up - my - pride - and - dignity - forgotten , ready to wait for as long as it took you to come running through the doors . To your credit , you did come halfway through the aisle ... You just kept turning your head to see if the things you had to leave behind were still in... | What may be the reason for loving someone so much when they treat you like you 're second best ? | None of the above choices . | ['They are codependent .', 'They have a long history .', "They are obsessed and do n't know how to live without them ."] |
Standard English is that variety of English which is usually used in print,and which is normally taught in schools and to non-native speakers learning the language.It is also the variety which is normally spoken by educated people and used in news broadcasts and other similar situations.The difference between standard ... | The main topic of the text is | the origin and development of standard English used nowadays. | ['the difference between standard English and non-standard English.', 'the influence between standard English and non-standard English.', 'the difference between standard English and the London dialects.'] |
Red roses were her favorites; her name was also Rose. And every year her husband sent them, tied with pretty bows. The year he died, the roses were delivered to her door. The card said, "Be my Valentine " , like all the years before.
Each year he sent her roses, and the note would always say, "I love you even more this... | What can we know about Rose's husband when he was alive? | He preferred to make arrangements ahead of time. | ['He knew his wife loved roses more than himself.', "He gave his wife a pleasant surprise every Valentine's Day.", 'He was so busy that he had to order roses in advance each year.'] |
Creating a self portrait is not your typical selfie!
When I taught in the traditional classroom, creating self portraits was something I had students do whether they were four or nine. In fact, I’d have them draw one on the first day of school and one toward the end of the year and to see the change over time was alway... | Why should the teacher use their hands when giving instructions? | so the students are aware of what the teacher is talking about | ['not enough information', 'so that deaf children understand', 'to make the children laugh'] |
Fernando and I were arguing about why I never took any real vacations.When he suggested we go off somewhere for three entire weeks,"You decide,"I said.
He chose a little fishing village off the coast and he planned out a schedule.Our trip was full of wormer and fun,but when we got there,the shabby hotel failed to satis... | What can we learn about the trip? | Their trip was satisfying at the beginning. | ['Fernando often argued with the author about their trips.', 'The author chose a little fishing village off the coast.', 'They would stay in the orphanages for Christmas Day.'] |
The rise of multinational corporations , global marketing, new communications technologies, and shrinking cultural differences have led to an unparalleled increase in global public relations or PR.
Surprisingly, since modern PR was largely an American invention, America's relations is being threatened by PR efforts in... | What is the immediate cause of the downfall of America's public relations? | Other countries have increased their efforts in public relations. | ['The number of US public relations agencies had greatly decreased by 1991.', 'On the global scale, cultural differences have significantly shrunk.', 'The British companies are becoming especially sophisticated and creative in public relations.'] |
Since the beginning of time, man has been interested in the moon. The Romans designed a special day to show admiration and respect to the moon. They called it "Moonday", or "Monday", as we know it today. Later, the great mind of Leonardo da Vinci studied the moon and designed a machine to carry a human to the moon. Leo... | Verne's story is very similar to _ . | the Apollo II mission | ['the first U.S space misison', "Leonardo da Vinci's story", 'a lot of other books on the same subject'] |
In today's world English is the most wildly used language. It is our duty to learn English in the new situation of the reform and opening to the outside world. How can we master the English language? I'd like to give you some good advice.
First, get interested in it. I enjoy listening to foreign friends talking when ... | If we want to learn English, we must first _ . | show interest in it | ['enjoy listening to it', 'watch English programmes on TV', 'practice speaking it'] |
Remembering names is an important social skill. Here are some ways to master it.
Recite and repeat in conversation.
When you hear a person's name, repeat it. Immediately say it to yourself several times without moving your lips. You could also repeat the name in a way that does not sound forced or artificial.
Ask the o... | If you can't remember someone's name, you may _ | tell him the truth | ['tell him a white lie', 'ask him for pity', 'ask others to help you'] |
Here are Important Travel Notices from United Airlines, March 20, 2016 7:12 AM. Information is updated as it is received.
* 1. Travel and the Zika virus
If you have a ticket for travel to a country affected by the Zika virus (as listed on the CDC website) and have concerns, please contact the United Customer Contact Ce... | Travelers have to pay additional fees when they want to _ . | change to a dearer route | ['change their reservation', 'change travel date', 'receive their refund'] |
Amanda has n't arrived here yet , so I do n't have the full report on her adventures . It 's hard to drive as many miles as we all do in this sport without having an occasional travel adventure , much as we all try to avoid them . | Why would the narrator be anticipating Amanda 's arrival ? | The narrator wants to know about Amanda 's recent adventure . | ["The narrator wants to know about Amanda 's job interview .", "The narrator wants to know about Amanda 's marathon .", 'None of the above choices .'] |
Lancôme Juicy Tubes changed my life.
Ok, well that’s a slight exaggeration but it was the first high-end make-up item that I ever bought and it made me feel like I was really getting somewhere. I’d got a good job, was in the process of buying my own house and I could afford to buy premium beauty products. I chose a tra... | Why was the author using Juicy Tubes? | the author wanted lip oil | ['not enough information', 'the author wanted hair shampoo', 'the author wanted good juice'] |
Ok, this one is not missing a class but much better story IMO. When I was in middle school, if you didn’t have homework completed or goofed off in some way, teachers could make you stay after school for ‘after school help.’ It was essentially a mandatory study hall and if a teacher called you out, you had no choice in ... | Why was his lab partner kept after school? | He had not finished his assignment | ['not enough information', 'He was late for class', 'He did the wrong assignment'] |
People are being lured onto Facebook with the promise of a fun, free service, and don't realize that they're paying for it by giving up loads of personal information. Facebook then attempts to make money by selling their data to advertisers that want to send targeted messages.
Most Facebook users don't realize this ... | What does Senator Charles Schumer argue for? | Setting rules for social-networking sites | ['Setting guidelines for advertising on websites', "Stopping sharing user's personal information", 'Removing ads from all social-networking sites'] |
As you grow rapidly through your teenage years you will experience a lot of changes.
The changes may seem monumental and they may seem to happen quickly. Don't panic! You will deal successfully with this time! The changes may seem difficult and your new-found responsibilities may seem daunting but you're not alon... | The author thinks teenage stage is _ . . | so exciting and challenging that the young should make balanced decisions for their future | ['too hard for young students to get through', 'a very important time for young students to break away from their parents', 'a period when young students may pay little attention to their future plans'] |
Alfred Alder, a famous psychiatrist, had an interesting experience. When he was a small boy he got off to a poor start in arithmetic. His teacher got the idea that he had no ability in arithmetic, and told his parents what she thought in order that they would not expect too much of him. In this way, they too developed ... | Alfred gained confidence in learning arithmetic _ . | after he managed to find a solution to a difficult problem | ['after his teacher made his parents know his ability in arithmetic', 'after he grew up and became famous', 'after his parents gave him encouragement'] |
My father lost something valuable to him that didn’t resurface for years after his death.
My dad was a World War II veteran and an officer. All officers were issued the classic Ray Ban sunglasses with the wraparound wire rims. He wore them almost all the time for the next thirty years after the War, then one day in the... | How does the son feel about his Dad losing his Ray Ban sunglasses? | upset | ['not enough information', 'indifferent', "glad because he'll finally get a new pair"] |
I had a terrible accident and was transferred via a helicopter to the Pittsburgh Hospital. I was conscious of my accident and friends, and family passing out at the sight of me. It was no picnic!
Late one evening ,I could hear the nurses in the next room repeatedly talking to a new patient. "Sandy, your mom is here. Op... | The author prayed for Sandy's recovery because he felt that _ . | he would recover if Sandy recovered | ['he could help the nurses in the hospital', "Sandy's parents were sad and helpless", 'Sandy was in a very bad situation'] |
Despite my blog name, I’m not actually all that adventurous. Think more suburban adventure rather than skydiving or wild camping. But, over the years I have ended up overcoming a few challenges that I hadn’t precisely expected to be faced with.
This blog has always been, and will forever more be a record of my personal... | After the end of the story, the author probably did what? | Have more suburban adventures. | ['Go skydiving.', 'Take a wild camping trip.', 'not enough information'] |
I was born in Minneapolis. The city is in my blood. But I live in the country, and have been forced to deal with things that are difficult. One thing I've always had trouble with is birds. How could anyone enjoy staring out of the window for hours at these creatures? My mother had always been one of those ridiculous bi... | What did the author learn from her experience? | People should help others even strangers. | ['Offering help brings happiness.', 'People cannot accept what they cannot change.', 'The human world is different from the animal world.'] |
I was twenty-two, and in Bolivia. I'd been to every other country in South America, and now I was set on getting into Chile, the last on the list.
After several days, I reached the hills. It was cold, and even the distant mountains were clear. The days were lonely, but one evening I met Filomeno and his fellow teachers... | The author went to Chile to _ . | complete his trip plan | ['visit his friend Filomeno', 'settle there forever', 'risk his life'] |
Once upon a time the colors of the world started to quarrel.
Green said, "Clearly I am the most important. I am the sign of life and hope. I was chosen for grass, trees and leaves. Look over the countryside and you will see that I am in the majority."
Blue interrupted, "You only think about the earth, but consider the ... | To show their power, the kings would prefer to _ . | purple | ['yellow', 'red', 'indigo'] |
I was a student nurse at the time. I was assisting in the delivery of an infant. My specific task was to work with the rather over-excited father-to-be. He was an absolute delight to work with…very solicitous of his wife all throughout, very cooperative with the staff, and very appreciative of the help we were giving t... | The father cut the umbilical cord: | Immediately before asking his wife if she was alright. | ['not enough information', 'While the APGAR nurse was assessing the baby.', 'Before finding out the baby was a girl.'] |
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump disclosed in a financial report filed with the government’s ethics watchdog Tuesday that he had reimbursed his personal lawyer more than $100,000 for unspecified expenses.
In his annual financial disclosure form, which was released by the Office of Government Ethics (OGE) on Wed... | Who is Rudy Giuliani? | Trump's lawyer | ['not enough information', 'Deputy Attorney General', 'Government official'] |
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — The conservative leader of South Korea’s main opposition party on Thursday spoke out against the upcoming U.S.–North Korea summit. He also voiced concern that political considerations are driving U.S. President Donald Trump and South Korean President Moon Jae-in to compromise joint security for mor... | Who is trying to achieve diplomatic breakthrough to shift focus from the Russia investigation according to Hong? | Trump | ['not enough information', 'Clinton', 'Kim Jong Un'] |
Depending on when I finish all the individual trash I might add one or two . a part of me feels comfortable with the list I have , and a part of me is nervous that I ' m cutting myself off from certain possibilities . I have to finish the blue packet , too , and get that to K Manc . Momma K is filling out the parent po... | What may happen after they complete their form(s ) ? | They will submit their form to the proper person . | ['They will check over the form .', 'They will review the answers on their form .', 'None of the above choices .'] |
Hans was an honest fellow with a funny round good-humored face. Living alone, every day he worked in his garden. In all the countryside there was no garden so lovely as his. All sorts of flowers grew there, blooming in their proper order as the months went by, one flower taking another flower's place, so that there wer... | What's the main cause of Hans' tragedy? | Blind devotion to a friend. | ['True friendship between them.', 'A sudden change of weather.', 'A lack of formal education.'] |
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo Thursday pushed back against a North Korean state media report that U.S. President Donald Trump agreed during this week’s Singapore summit with Kim Jong Un to gradually lift sanctions against Pyongyang, saying Trump had been very clear about the sequence of steps... | What did the U.S. think about the promises made in the past about denuclearization from North Korea? | not enough information | ['they probably thought they were empty promises', 'they probably thought they were sincere', 'they probably thought they were partially respectful'] |
I have such a love / hate relationship with Vogue . I love to look at all the pretty things and then hate that i ca n't afford them . I saw these shoes i adored in the fall fashion issue . Went to the designer 's website and realized i will never pay that for shoes i ' m going to wear out in less than a year . | Where does the narrator look for fashion tips that we know of ? | magazines | ['shoe stores', 'Amazon', 'None of the above choices .'] |
Caroline was born in a hostel ' little better than a house of ill - fame ' , as Bess described it , outside Naples , and Clifford in Rouen . Bess was relieved when he was born later than she expected because she had been worried about the dates . Bess had many affairs and her child might as easily have been the Duke of... | Why was there so much emphasis on paternity and lineage ? | Such topics are big among royals . | ['None of the above choices .', 'Georgiana filed a paternity suit .', 'Georgiana is claiming paternity .'] |
It's often difficult to remember how or why you became friends with someone, especially if you've been friends with a person forever. But because of the very specific set of circumstances, I remember exactly how Barend and I became friends. This, of course, was long before he became famous for inventing the easy-foldab... | What is probably true about Barend? | He grew up to become a murderer, | ['He grew up to be a philanthropist,', 'He became very wealthy.', 'not enough information'] |
SEOUL — The U.S. and South Korea remain united in pursing a diplomatic solution to end the North Korean nuclear threat, but their national security priorities may differ over what would be the role of the U.S. military in Korea after a denuclearization deal is reached.
“That is going to be the moment of truth, so to sp... | What is probably true about Trump's view of Moon's approach? | it improves over time | ['not enough information', 'it decreases over time somewhat', 'it decreases over time dramatically'] |
Electronic book publishing has many of the same risks and opportunities as electronic music publishing. By delivering text direct to the user's computer screen, the e-book could cut down costs, and allow creators to deal directly with their audience, bypassing traditional publishers and readers. But it also raises th... | What do publishers care most about e-books? | Copyright. | ['Price.', 'Quality.', 'Popularity.'] |
Strawberry fields dotted with hunched-over workers picking and packaging, then pushing the delicate red fruit to waiting trucks -- it is a typical winter scene embedded in the patchwork of homes and farms that make up eastern Hillsborough County.
That scene is changing, though, as the labor pool shrinks and technolog... | The mechanical picker is introduced due to _ . | the labor shortage | ['the market demand', 'the aging of the local population', 'the new concept of farming'] |
So our adorable dog ran into a skunk ... face first at 12:30 last night . S let her outside , and within 2 minutes we heard a yelp and she ran for the door . We let her in and were assaulted by the smell of burnt cat pee ( aka eau du ' skunk ) . | What may happen after they let their dog back in ? | They will spray their house with freshener . | ['None of the above choices .', 'They will wash the skunk so they do n’t smell .', 'They will have to clean their entire house .'] |
SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — North Korea human rights advocates are considering more practical ways to reform the repressive practices of the Kim Jong Un government, as denuclearization talks continue to end the country’s economic and diplomatic isolation.
Rights activists hold out hope that U.S. President Donald Trump will co... | Why does Rogers urge Trump to be like Reagan? | To assist people of the world suffering from religious oppression | ['not enough information', 'to advocate for legalized marijuana', 'to help advocate for abortion'] |
Ever get that feeling you're being watched? Well, if you're a dog-owner, you may have a point. Dogs are able to watch people's interactions with one another to determine who holds yummier treats, according to a new study. This study joins others that show dogs are good observers of human behaviors and feelings. It offe... | What does the study mentioned in this passage show? | Dogs can read human actions and feelings. | ['Dogs prefer yummier foods.', 'Dogs can interact with humans easily.', "Dogs like to copy human's behavior."] |
It 's a bit foggy out by the lake this early in the morning . Texas in July does n't get mornings that are too terribly chilly , but as the warming air hits the cold lake water , a fine layer of mist blankets the glassy surface , and curls into the grassy shore . Katherine is sitting in the dewy grass , her back agains... | Why does Katherine not care about getting wet from the dewy grass ? | Katherine knows that it is temporary and will dry , it is also warm . | ['Old oak trees prevent moisture in the surrounding area , Katherine is dry .', 'Katherine is an animal and is used to being wet .', 'None of the above choices .'] |
Every kid wishes to be an adult. But now as grown-ups, some adults find they cannot leave childhood behind. They become "kidults" (kid+adult). Being a kidult has become a lifestyle-choice among young people across Asia.
Some kidults collect toys they once played with. Hello Kitty, Garfield, and Snoopy have many adult ... | The main cause of the kidult culture is that _ . | modern life is stressful and hard. | ['some companies are taking advantage of it.', 'some people like to stay young and energetic.', 'some people wish to fill the generation gap.'] |
Yes I definitely have. It was over ten years ago now… I was diagnosed as Borderline Personality Disorder but presenting with symptoms of Bi Polar Mania. I was in hospital for treatment and of course the psychiatrist wanted to medicate me until the manic phase subsided so as to better stabilize me and get the right diag... | The writer finally became stable after taking: | Lamictal | ['Seroquil', 'Prozac', 'not enough information'] |
A place so classy that even the bathroom stalls had their own mirrors , and crystal chandeliers dangling dangerously over our heads the entire time . Delicate morsels of food , each deliciously rich , were served to us on stacked plates , and our menus contained genteel accounts of this history of both our tea , and th... | Why did the writer 's little brother ring up his friend ? | Because he was surprised at the high prices on the menu . | ['Because the place was very classy .', 'None of the above choices .', 'Because the bathroom stalls had mirrors .'] |
Are you fond of tomatoes? Bunol,a town in Spain,held its yearly tomato festival on the last Wednesday of August.Thousands and thousands of people made their way from all corners of the world to fight in it,the world's biggest food fight.Tons of fully-grown tomatoes were thrown in the streets.
No one knows exactly how t... | After the tomato fight,the town government _ . | cleans up the streets with fire trucks | ['provides water to the people', 'takes people to the Bunol River', 'holds other activities about tomatoes'] |
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered a thinly veiled criticism of China, even while insisting on closer relations with Beijing, during a speech Friday in Singapore.
Speaking at the annual Shangri-La Dialogue defense conference, Modi called for the Indo-Pacific region to embrace freedom of navigation, territoria... | What did Modi warn against? | A return to great power rivalries. | ['Iran', 'not enough information', 'United States'] |
Researchers have established that when people are mentally engaged, biochemical changes occur in the brain that allow it to act more effectively in cognitive areas such as attention and memory. This is true regardless of age.
People will be alert and receptive if they are faced with information that gets them to t... | Which of the following statements would Cohen most probably support? | No matter whether it is done in group or alone, mental activity is always good for brain-cell health. | ['Older people should keep mentally active by challenging their brains.', 'Physical strength is more important to older people than mental health.', 'People who engage in more mental activities but less physical ones are always happier.'] |
SEOUL — The recent U.S. missile strikes against Syria could increase pressure on North Korea to give up its nuclear weapons, or reinforce in Pyongyang the need for nuclear deterrence.
The United States, France and Britain fired 105 missiles at three Syrian chemical weapons facilities on Saturday, in response to an alle... | What does political analyst most likely believe? | North Korea should decrease their weapons capabilities. | ['North Korea and America will create a strong five year long treaty about nuclear programs.', 'not enough information', 'North Korea and America will come to a strong understanding at the summit.'] |
Sometimes stopping for long hugs . By midnight we were back with the group and I did not number close as I felt I had easy contact thru her friends and she was getting very tired for me to make more moves , plus I was confident for bouncing with her twice and getting thru some comfort stage . Laila - The sister from ea... | Why is the group so cohesive ? | They are working to help one another . | ['None of the above choices .', 'They are all married couples working in the group .', 'They are all couples of men and women .'] |
There were times it was only schoolchildren who felt sick before they got their grades. But now teachers in Germany are scared, too, as they are being graded by their students.
Many teachers are opposed to it. They don't mind being evaluated . But they are upset because the results are then being posted on the Internet... | Many teachers are opposed to the website because _ . | their privacy has been violated | ['they are afraid of being assessed', 'their evaluations are unfair', 'the results are not satisfying'] |
It must have been around nine o'clock when I drove back home from work because it was already dark. As I came near to the gates I turned off the head lights of the car so as to prevent the beam from swinging through the window and waking Jack, who shared the house with me. But I needn't have done so. I noticed that h... | The reason why Neville thought that Jack must be ill is that Jack _ . | behaved strangely as if he were badly hurt | ['asked Neville to take off his shoes', 'made a gesture to show the presence of the snake', 'was afraid to upset the snake sleeping between the sheets'] |
Over the next 20 years, we are going to send more and better robots to Mars. Those robots will send back better pictures, maps, samples, and weather reports. There is a limit to what robots can tell us, though, so eventually we will have to send people to study the planet.
Before people can visit Mars, we need to inven... | A space station on the moon is important because _ . | it gives us experience with living on other planets | ['people can plant crops in it', 'the new spacecraft can only land in it', 'it is a place for astronauts to have fun'] |
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he had instructed his representatives not to sign a communique by all seven leaders attending the G-7 summit in Canada, citing statements by Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made after he left.
"Very dishonest and & weak," Trump tweeted in response to Trudeau's remar... | What retaliatory measures did the EU impose on the US? | not enough information | ['imposed limits on quantities across all goods', 'increased tariffs on all US goods', 'they did not take any counter measures'] |
So , here is what happened today ... I went and played disc golf , and while several of us were sitting around , chilling , waiting for the other people to finish my phone rings . T of T&T called me , saying that he and T were going to go to Backstreet for the blues jam , and invited me to come out , and to bring my ba... | Why is the narrator so sweaty and red ? | They have been playing music . | ['None of the above choices .', 'They have been running around .', 'They have been working out .'] |
When I first entered high school, I knew no one at my school. All my friends in middle school went to other schools. I wanted to make some new friends. However, I was shy and wasn't good at making new friends. On my first day at school, I looked at others who were talking in groups happily. How I wish I were one of the... | We know on her first day at school, the author _ . | hoped she could make some new friends | ['only knew a few people at her school', 'met some old friends at her new school', "hoped she could go to her old friends' schools"] |
Lots of folks don't think about what they eat over the holiday season until January, when they stare sadly at the number on the scale and then hurry off to hit the gym, join Weight Watchers or pick up the latest diet book.
It doesn't have to be that way. Health experts say you can still enjoy the holidays.
"It's OK to ... | Which of the following is the proper way to keep slim according to the passage? | Sitting less and walking more after meals. | ['Eating more vegetables than rice and other food.', 'Eating more cheese or cranberry sauce.', 'Never eat food with a lot of calories.'] |
Surfing the net when you should be finishing a work report, changing clothes when you have a train to catch, or perhaps even lying in bed when you've promised yourself you'll work out. Sound familiar? You aren't alone. We all procrastinate sometimes, especially when it comes to things we aren't really fond of. And wh... | One possible way to stop procrastination is to _ . | overcome it mentally | ['avoid the pain', 'take some self-work', 'reach the freedom'] |
But it also shows that Europe is more of an oil exporter to be sensitive to such news in that manner . Now I ' m a slightly educated FOREX trader trainee . No I still do n't have the courage to be a full - time FOREX trader . You can lose your pants if you become lazy and unlucky . | What does the narrator like to trade on ? | None of the above choices . | ['They like to trade commodities .', 'They like to trade stocks from Europe .', 'They like to trade oil .'] |
Jekyll is a good show . The new Sigur Ros is good too , from what I ' ve heard . I became irate today for a short period of time . I rarely ever get angry , but it 's really not pretty when I do . I had quite episode after I hung up the phone , and both of my parents immediately came into my room to see what was wrong ... | Where might I have been listening to some monsta - jamz on the way to my encounter ? | I was listening to the music in the car as I was driving . | ['I was listening on an old - fashioned boom box .', "I was listening to music on my parents ' stereo .", 'I was listening to the music on my ipod in my bedroom .'] |
On my first day of work at Moro Assurance, I arrived nervously, totally wet and nearly half an hour late. I had forgotten to take an umbrella, had missed the bus and was mow ready for a good scolding . It was then that I met Nicky Jonathan, the Managing Director.
She was a small, birdlike woman. Her appearance gave ... | It can be inferred from the text that _ . | Nicky may have given the author many useful suggestions | ['it was winter when the author met Nicky', 'when talking, Nicky liked listening rather than speaking', 'Nicky was not respected by all the employees in the office'] |
It was told a long , long time ago that the world was once a dull , grimy black and grey . The colours were boring , and showed no feelings . Everyone in the little town , acted as if nothing was wrong , and moved on in their daily lives . But it was until a young painter named Dakota could n't stand it any longer . | What kind of account is being told ? | It is a parable . | ['It is an eyewitness account .', 'None of the above choices .', 'It is a police report .'] |
Plant World Garden Centre is located between Torquay and Newton Abbot. The Garden is laid out to represent the five continents of the world. Our inspirational gardens contain countless rare and foreign plants seldom seen outside their native lands.
Our Famous "Gardens of the World"
It was designed , built and planted i... | From the new- Carden website ,visitors can | get information about the past of the gardens | ['purchase over 3,000 varieties of flower seeds', 'buy all kinds of local produce', 'fill the website with their interesting stories'] |
Students must apply for a place before attending any class.Applications,either by post or in person,are dealt with strictly in the order _ are received at the Adult Education Office.
You can apply:
BY POST-use the card provided with the exact fee.You will be accepted for the course unless it is full.in which cas... | Where can students apply in person? | At the College Reception Desk after about 3:30 p.m.. | ['At the Adult Education Office at 9:30 p.m..', 'At the Adult Education Office after about 3:30 p.m..', 'At the College Reception Desk at 2:00 p.m.on Fridays.'] |
More over smart phone, the intelligent watch is about to take your spot as the latest hi-tech current, allowing wearers to glance at messages and even take calls without touching their phones. The i'm Watch, available since 2011, is the flagship product of an Italian company--i'm. This smart watch is an assist to the s... | Which of the following statements about the i'm Watch is correct according to the text? | It has a wide range of prices. | ["It can control a runner's pulse.", 'It can replace the smart phones.', 'It is popular among teenagers.'] |
After this I have a major backlog of other games I need to get to ... Even when we got home there was a little bit of a surprise for us - my sister had dropped off a big ol' chair that her friends discarded . We 're re - doing the living room and need all new furniture , so she thought we could use it . We might not be... | What did Mom decide to buy ? | A new item for the place . | ['A new TV for the living room .', 'Furniture from the local thrift store .', 'None of the above choices .'] |
We took a cab from the airport to Copacabana and got to see some of the favelas from the freeway . Rio 's infamous wealth gap is certainly well deserved . We went straight to our hostel , Che Lagarto , only to find out that we could n't check in until 2 pm . | What may they have done until the could check into their room ? | They enjoyed some local tourist attractions that were near the establishment they had reservations at . | ['They decided to visit Copacabana to see some of the favelas from the freeway .', 'None of the above choices .', 'Nothing at all , they sat in the lobby until 2 PM .'] |
I have no experience with a lazy 21 yr old. Both my older children have always been independent. My oldest moved out when she started college and never moved back in after she graduated. My other daughter wanted to move out as soon as she hit 21 but her dad and I gave her some rules or rather instructions she had to fo... | What did the daughter have to show proof of every semester? | that she was enrolled | ['that she had a job', 'not enough information', "that she wasn't pregnant"] |
Making lists is relaxing. It dictates the shape of the immediate future; it calms you down (it's OK, it's on a list somewhere) and it makes you feel good when you cross something off List-making is standard practice in therapy for depression). It might even help you to get things done too. The more you have to do, the ... | We can learn from the passage that _ . | too much listing might be misleading | ['good memory helps in list making', 'women usually make a lot more lists than men', 'people with high-powered jobs make lists most'] |
We did n't really take any notice as we were engrossed in ourselves and the film . Shortly afterwards another came to sit down in the row in front , directly in the front of the other guy whose view of the screen was now slightly blocked , so when he moved to the seat next to Sandy , we did n't take much notice . After... | What happened before the pervert started stroking the girl 's leg ? | They bought tickets to a movie . | ['They bought tickets to a football game .', 'They bought tickets to a play .', 'They bought tickets to a concert .'] |
i have n't written here in forever . my internet just got hooked up in my new place , so i ' m thrilled to be able to write again.i did AMAZING this past week . was doing so well . | Why did I not write for a long time ? | I stopped writing because I moved places and I had n't set up my Internet yet . | ['I stopped wring because I did not have access to Internet .', 'None of the above choices .', 'I stopped writing because I just set up my Internet and then I had to move .'] |
He ca n't tell Jude the truth because the truth is too much for even an adult to handle . The truth is enough to sting at an adult 's heart and bring tears to a grown man or woman 's eyes . The truth causes disgust to well up in his stomach and a fair amount of shame to release itself into his bloodstream . | How does the narrator feel about themselves ? | They feel disgusted . | ['They feel that they are tellling a white lie .', 'They feel that they are in the right .', 'None of the above choices .'] |
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 ? | busy | ['None of the above choices .', 'dull', 'guilt ridden'] |
he will scratch at the carpet and ill yell at him and hell stop . then a second later he 'll scratch at the door claws and all . ill get the spray bottle out and spray him . but it does nt bother him . | What kind of animal may he be ? | A cat | ['A guinea pig', 'A hamster', 'A dog'] |
It is one of those days following one of those nights . The kind of night that finds me wanting to crawl into bed at 7 and find a sense of peace in a book or in sleep . Such nights do n't happen often , but when they do , I am left trying to sort through the gray and the mist to find the cloud with the silver lining . ... | Why is the narrator in bed so early at night ? | The narrator is looking to get some much needed rest . | ['None of the above choices .', 'The narrator is looking to get up at 4AM .', 'The narrator is looking to get up early in the morning .'] |
The latest fashion in the kitchen is the food steamer.All the stores are selling them;everyone wants one.Steaming is one of the simplest and healthiest ways of cooking food.However,that cooking time is usually longer than with other methods.In case you're thinking of buying a steamer,I've done a survey about the steame... | The food steamer is popular with people because _ . | food can be cooked simply and healthily | ['it can save time and money', 'it is easy to clean and store', 'it is available in any store'] |
Foxes and farmers have never got on well. These small dog-like animals have long been accused of killing farm animals. They are officially classified as harmful and farmers try to keep their numbers down by shooting or poisoning them.
Famers can also call on the services of their local hunt to control the fox populatio... | The opponents of fox-hunting often discourage the game by _ . | confusing the fox hunters | ['using violence', 'taking legal action', 'seeking help from farmers'] |
If you want to become a fluent English speaker you should take some advice. There are four skills in learning English. They are reading, listening, speaking, and writing. The most important thing you must remember is that if you want to improve your speaking and writing skills, you should first master the skills of rea... | To improve your reading, when you read you should _ . | think about what you are reading actively | ['look up all the new words in the dictionary', 'spend more time studying grammars', 'copy as many words and sentences as possible'] |
" I was gone by that point , and Loren had you and then - well , you know the rest . It 's a sad story , but still , I think there is hope in it . " There were a million things I wanted to say , and a million thoughts I could n't vocalize . | Why has the narrator refused to talk to Loren ? | The narrator ca n't form her thoughts correctly . | ["The narrator ca n't get to Loren due to geography .", 'None of the above choices .', "The narrator ca n't speak to Loren by rule ."] |
Unconventional in every way, Edward Estlin Cummings made striking use of grammar. His arts were poetry, painting, and drama, and in all of them he was an experimenter. The poetry -- for which he is best remembered -- was marked by strange combinations of words and expressions and produced in very strange print. The unu... | The text is mainly about Edward Estlin Cummings' _ . | life and works | ['creative ideas', 'great artistic abilities', 'influence on American literature'] |
I spent a good part of the day with my dad today , moving stuff back to their place etc . I felt bad at some points because I was getting irritated and taking it out on him . My heart wrenched a bit when I went to touch his arm as I thanked him ( he actually spoke to an associate at Zellers not once but TWICE to find p... | Why may he have thanked his Dad ? | His Dad helped him a lot . | ["Because it was n't a comon occurrence .", 'None of the above choices .', 'Because he felt bad .'] |
So Barney ( you know ... the big purple dinasour ) , is by far Caroline 's very FAVORITE thing in the whole word right now . Everything is Barney - even her birthday was a special " Barney Day ! " Well , we heard that Barney was going to be at the Kenwood Mall . | What will Caroline 's reaction be to getting to see Barney in person at the mall ? | She will be overcome with joy for having met her idol | ['She will have a bad time and choose not to go to that mall again', 'She will run away , terrified , and begin to cry , as this has scared her', 'She will find the experience boring and overrated'] |
Facebook has a long track record and sordid history of abusing their users’ trust and privacy, including the most recent and egregious cases currently making headlines with Cambridge Analytica as well as election meddling in the US and Britain. As if that wasn’t enough, it then came to light that they have also been tr... | What is nothing new? | Facebook abusing their users trust | ['not enough information', 'Facebook making headlines', 'Facebook deliberately manipulating news feeds'] |
"I pity the empress. Poor empress." "Do you think Zhen Huan really loves the emperor?" From campuses to offices, from shopping malls to the streets, talk about Legend of Zhen Huan is everywhere.
Unlike other long TV series, Legend of Zhen Huan, the 76-episode Qing dynasty drama series, has kept attracting new audiences... | We can learn from Niu Hanting that she _ . | speaks highly of Legend of Zhen Huan | ['thinks Zhen has had effects on newcomers', 'makes little of Legend of Zhen Huan', "wants newcomer to follow Zhen's example"] |
But I can see why they want to do it ... with the Georgia Dome , Phillips Arena , the convention center and all of that sort of ritzy downtown area all within spitting distance , they want to make this area into a nice place for people to come spend money . But yeah ... whenever I ' m in a new place and out adventuring... | What is the venue like ? | The venue is very attractive . | ['The venue is far from downtown .', 'The venue is not very nice .', 'The venue is cheap .'] |
Why is pink or purple a color for girls and blue or brown for boys?
The answer depends largely on cultural values as well as personal experiences. To the Egyptians, green was a color that represented the hope and joy of spring, while for Muslims, it means heaven. Red is a symbol of good luck in many cultures. In China,... | Muslims regard green as a symbol of heaven mainly because of their _ . | cultural values | ['commercial purposes', 'personal experiences', 'physical reactions to the color'] |
It was the Reebok 10 K marathon . I was 6 hours standing up , going from one place to the other , collecting tea / coffee cups , napkins , glasses , garbage , serving drinks . My feet are alright , though they hurt . My face ... oh god MY FACE ! | What may be the reason why their face hurts ? | They have a sunburn . | ['None of the above choices .', 'They were smiling so much .', 'They had an allergic reaction .'] |
We all, at one time or another, have pretended to be a rock star, singing and dancing along to our favorite song. Most of us have done this in the privacy of our own room when we were kids and as adults, in the privacy of our homes. Me? I love to do that when I drive! I turn on the radio, find a song that I can sing al... | What does the writer think of the people who look very serious? | They are foolish. | ['They are honest.', 'They are educated.', 'They are perfect.'] |
An American psychotherapist Glenn Doman wrote a best-selling book calledHow to Teach Your Baby to Readin 1963. Now translated into 17 languages, this book arose from his work with brain-damaged children in Pennsylvania. Doman and his team of specialists had wondered why brain-injured children didn't improve with trea... | At the Better Baby Institute _ . | the idea of "normal" achievement was challenged | ['unnatural development of children was achieved', 'children developed at a normal standard rate', 'children needed seven years to develop normality'] |
Almost all theme park accidents can be prevented.Here, based on coverage of theme park safety, are some tips to help you and your family stay safe on your next visit.
If you are visiting with a child, take a moment to explain the ride to them, and tell them what they should do.They are depending upon you to keep them s... | We may infer from Matt Johnson's words that _ . | not all the families are relaxed or happy when they visit a theme park | ["he doesn't like to visit a theme park with his children", 'parents with many children may be tired of visiting a theme park', 'visitors should arrange everything carefully before starting'] |
You should be asking yourself if you feel you deserve better than this ! This guy obviously has some major hang - ups that are n't going away any time soon . Run as fast as you can and find a guy who appreciates you for who you are . | Why is the speaker giving this advice to the subject ? | They want to help them respect themselves and find a satisfying relationship | ["They dislike the subject 's boyfriend and are intentionally trying to undermine the relationship", 'They hope that the subject will leave their boyfriend for them and they can be together', "They do n't know what they 're talking about . They just enjoy appearing wise and knowledgeable"] |
Hetty Robinson learnt all about money when very young. As a child, she read the financial pages of the newspaper to her rich father. Her father died when Hetty was 30, and she inherited $1 million. When she herself died in 1916, she left almost $100 million to her two children.
Hetty made her money on the New York st... | What fact can be learned about Hetty Robinson from the passage? | She worked for a bank. | ['She was nice to her son.', 'She died from extreme anger.', 'She came from a poor family.'] |
Laresce was born with a condition called hypermobility which meant her joints were"bend".The condition can use severe joint pain and lead to dislocations .
But rather than feel sorry for herself, she used her misfortune to inspire her to become Britain's strongest schoolgirl.
Just two years ago,the condition left Lares... | Laresce had to do long-time physiotherapy to _ . | recover from joint dislocations | ['reduce the pains in knees and joints', 'fall asleep easily during nights', 'do normal things freely at school'] |
Most people are aware that outdoor air pollution can damage their health,but many do not know that indoor air pollution can also have significant health effects.Environmental Protection Agency studies indicate that indoor levels of pollutants may be 3~5 times,and occasionally more than 100 times,higher than outdoor lev... | Which of the following might be the best title for the passage? | Danger from Home | ['Reactions of Pollution', 'Pollution Resources', 'Different Pollutions'] |
There are two types of twins; identical and non-identical twins. Identical twins are formed from a single egg in mother's body which divides to from two separate babies. Identical twins look the same, and are often dressed by their parents in clothes of the same colors. It is often difficult to tell identical twins fro... | This passage mainly tells us _ . | what has been found out about twins | ['the main types of twins', 'how twins are formed', 'how a scientist studied twins'] |
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