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[ { "content": "Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: It's a sure sign that summer is over and winter is on the way -- leaves that were once deep green turn red, yellow and bright orange. It happens every autumn. But did you ever wonder why? The leaves start changing color when the nights start getting longer and the temperature starts getting cooler. Some scientists think that as the number of daylight hours _ the leaves stop making chlorophyll which makes plants green. The reason is that the process of making chlorophyll requires sunlight. But according to horticulture educator Susan Rose from Colorado State University, it turns out leaves don't really change color at all. \"The fall colors are actually there all along,\" she said. \"But they are covered by the green chlorophyll. As the chlorophyll stops being produced, the other colors can shine through.\" The kind of color that the leaves are going to change to is determined by the plant's genetic background. In some places, the leaves start changing color in September -- before autumn even officially begins. In other places, they don't change until late October or even November. Some scientists say the leaves have been changing color later than usual in recent years. And they think global warming has something to do with that. In one study, researchers found that the growing season in the Northern Hemisphere was nearly a week longer, on average, in 2008 than it was in 1982. And a professor from Harvard University found that the leaves, west of Boston, Massachusetts, are changing color about three days later than they used to. However, other scientists disagree with the global warming theory. Susan Rose said the leaves in her part of Colorado are changing \"right on schedule.\" But the leaves in other parts of that state are running a little late. \"The lateness in the mountains may have something to do with the really warm late summer and early fall,\" she said. \"But I'm afraid that's just a guess.\" Question: Scientists guess leaves change color later than usual probably as a result of _ . - genetic background - dry weather - global warming - low temperature\nglobal warming\n\nRead the following article and select the best answer. Article: A study made by University of Sussex found that men and women who frequently used several types of technology at the same time had less grey matter in a key part of the brain . The researchers said : \" Simultaneously , using mobile phones , laptops and other media devices could change the structure of our brains . \" Worryingly , the part of the brain that shrinks is involved in processing emotion . The finding has linked multi-tasking with a shortened attention span , depression , anxiety and lower grades at school . The researchers began by asking 75 healthy men and women how often they divided their attention between different types of technology . This could mean sending a text message while listening to music and checking email , or speaking on the phone while watching TV and surfing the web . The volunteers were then given brain scans which showed they had less grey matter in a region called the anterior cingulated cortex ( ACC ) . The findings held even when differences in personality were taken into account . The study , published in the journal PLOS ONE , is the first to make a link between multi-tasking and the structure of the brain . Researcher KepKeeLoh said : \" Media multi-tasking is become more popular in our lives today and there is growing concern about its impacts on our cognition and social-emotional well-being . \" He added that more researches are needed to prove that multi-tasking shrinks the brain . This is because it is also possible that people with less grey matter in the ACC are more likely to use lots of devices simultaneously . Scientists have previously described brain structure can be altered on prolonged exposure to new environments and experience . Other studies have shown that training - such as learning magic or taxi drivers learning the map of London - can increase grey matter densities in certain parts . Question: What's the purpose of the passage ? - To inform people of the findings of a research . - To stress the importance of grey matter in our brain . - To advise people to do more training about our brain . - To warn people of the possible danger of media devices .\nTo inform people of the findings of a research .\n\nRead the following article and select the best answer. Article: Dear Daughter, As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write to tell you all that is on my mind. First, I want to tell you how proud we are. Getting into Columbia is a real testament of what a great well-rounded student you are. You should be as proud of yourself as we are. Your college years will be the most important of your life. It is in college that you will discover what learning is about. This will be the period when you go from teacher taught to master inspired, after which you must become a self-learner. So do take each subject seriously, and even if what you learn is of no practical use in real life, the learning skills you get will be something you will value forever. Follow your passion in college. Take courses you think you will enjoy, don't be bothered by what others think or say, but make up your own mind. Most importantly, make true friends and be happy. Don't worry about their hobbies, grades, looks, or even personalities. Start planning early what you'd like to do. Where would you like to live? What would you like to learn? I think your plan to study fashion is good, and you should decide where you want to be, and get onto the right courses. I will always be there for you, but the time has come for you to be in the driver's seat--this is your life, and you need to be in control. Being in control feels great. Try it, and you'll love it! So please treasure your college years -- make the best use of your free time, become an independent thinker in control of your destiny, and learn through your successes and challenges. May your years at Columbia be the happiest of your life, and may you grow into just what you dream to be. Love Dad & Mom (Excerpt from Kai-Fu Lee's letter to his daughter) Question: We can read between the lines that _ . - Dad has a strong love for his daughter - Dad is very strict with his daughter - Dad always worries about his daughter - Dad is much concerned about his daughter's health\nDad has a strong love for his daughter\n\nRead the following article and select the best answer. Article: I was at the post office early that morning, hoping to post a letter at the start of a busy day. Instead, , I found myself standing in a queue that went all the way into the hallway.I had never seen so many people there on a weekday. The queue moved very slowly.My patience ran out and I got angry. When I got to the counter finally, I finished my business quickly and briefly, and then walked past the queue that was now extending past the front door. Thinking I was going to be late for my dentist appointment, I was scowling as I headed into the parking lot. A woman was coming across the lot in my direction.She was walking with determination, and each step sounded very heavy.I noticed that she had a scowling on her face. Her body language said that she was having a really terrible day.My anger disappeared.I wished I could wrap her in a hug but I was a stranger. So I did what I could in a minute before she hurried past me-I smiled.In a second everything changed.She was surprised. Then her face softened and her shoulders relaxed.I saw her take a deep breath.Her pace slowed and she smiled back at me as we passed each other. I continued to smile all the way to my car. Wow, it's amazing what a simple smile can do.From then on, I became aware of people's expressions and my own, the way we show our feelings.Now I use that awareness in my everyday life to let it remind me that when facing the world, I can try a smile. Question: What can be inferred from the text? - The woman is a friend of the writer's. - The woman's spirits lifted because of the writer's smile. - The writer is good at hiding her feelings. - The writer was in time for her appointment.\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "The woman's spirits lifted because of the writer's smile.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Article: Maybe you are an average student. You probably think you will never be a top student. This is not necessarily so. Anyone can become a good student if he or she wants to. Here's how you can be a good student. Plan your time carefully. When planning your week, you should make a list of things that you have to do. After making this list, you should make a plan of your time. First, your time for eating, sleeping, dressing... Then decide a good, regular time for studying. Don't forget to set enough time for entertainment. A weekly plan may not work out all your problems, but it will push you to realize what is happening to your time. Find a good place to study. Look around the house for a good study place. Keep this space which may be a desk or simply a corner of your room, free of everything but study materials. No game, radio, or TV! When you sit down to study, concentrate on your subjects. Make good use of your time. Listen to everything the teacher says. Listening carefully in class means less work later. Taking notes will help you remember what the teacher says. Study regularly. When you get home from school, go over your notes. Review the important points that your teacher has mentioned in class. If you know what your teacher is going to discuss the next day, read that material. This will help you understand the next class. If you do these things regularly, the material will become more meaningful, and you will remember it longer. Develop a good attitude to tests. The purpose of a test is to show what you have learned about a subject. It helps you remember your new knowledge. The world won't end if you don't pass a test, so don't be worried. There are other ideas that might help you with your study. You will probably find many others after you have tried these. Question: Which following statement is NOT TRUE according to the passage? Yes or no, is the answer \"We don't have to find a good place to study.\"?\nNo\n\nArticle: Henry is from the USA. He is on holiday in London. One day he is not feeling very well. So he asks a waiter in the hotel, \"I want to see a doctor. Can you give me the name of a good one?\" The waiter looks in a book, and says, \"Dr. Green.\" \"Is he expensive?\" \"Well,\" the waiter answers, \"Usually, you need to pay 20 pounds for the first time, and 15 pounds for later visit.\" Henry wants to save 5 pounds. When he goes to see the doctor, he says, \"I've come again, doctor.\" For a few seconds, the doctor looks at his face carefully without say anything. Then he says, \"Oh, yes.\" He examines Henry and says, \"Everything's going fine. Just don't stop the medicine I gave you last time.\" Question: The first visit to the doctor costs _ later visit. Yes or no, is the answer \"5 more pounds than\"?\nYes\n\nQ: Article: Without flowers, many plants would not be able to reproduce and many insects would not be able to get enough food to live. Here are some interesting facts about flowers plants. * Most plants grow flowers each year, but some take much longer. The century plant grows only one flower and then it dies! Even more amazing is a plant from South America called Puya raimondii. It doesn't grow a flower until it is 150 years old, and after that it dies, too. * The smallest flowering plant in the world is thought to be the common watermeal . Its leaves are only 1mm across! * Bamboo has amazing flowering habits. There are many different kinds of bamboo in the world. And they have different flowering habits. A few flower each year, but most wait much longer. What is amazing is that all bamboo of the same kind will flower almost at the same time, where it is 6 growing! Nobody knows why. * The white flower of the Amazon water lily is the size of a football, and the flower turns purple after it has been pollinated . * The Caucasian lime can grow in Britain. Its flowers are _ to bees. If they touch the flowers, they will die. Question: The Amazon water lily's white flowers can _ . Yes or no, is the answer \"change color\"?\nA: No\n\nQuestion: Article: The Internet can show you lots of jobs all over the world. If you want to find a job on the Internet, use the words \"job search\" or \"employment \" to find the websites you need. You only need to type in what you want and where you want to work. In a few seconds, a list of jobs will appear on the screen. You can also type in the name of a company to learn about jobs there. Many websites list full-time and summer jobs. Job search websites can help you in other ways, too. They show you how to write a good resume and how to get ready for an interview . They also tell you what to say to an interviewer on the telephone. Some websites give you interview conversations to practice. One website even has a dictionary of interview words. A good employment website can be a big help in your job search. Good luck with your job-hunting. Question: What's the main idea of the passage? Yes or no, is the answer \"It's about how you can use the Internet to find a job.\"?\nAnswer: No\n\n*Question*\nArticle: Alexia Sloane is from Cambridge. She was told by the doctor she had a brain tumor when she was on holiday \"with her parents in France. After that the two-year-old girl became blind. Though the little girl can't see anything, she has great talent for languages and at the age of 10 she is already fluent in English, French, Spanish and Chinese-and is learning German. Now her dream of working as an interpreter has come true. East of England MEP Robert Sturdy invited her to the European Parliament . \"Usually a person who enters the European Parliament should be 14 at least. So it was amazing for Alexia to work there at the age of 10. \" said Alexia's mother Isabelle. Alexia can speak three languages since birth. As her mum is hah\" French and half Spanish and her dad Richard is English. \" She has always been very good at languages and shown an interest from a very young age. \" added Isabelle, who also has a four-year-old daughter Melissa. Alexia has dreamed of becoming an interpreter since she was six and chose to go to the European Parliament as her prize when she won the Young Achiever Community Award of the Year . She asked if she could learn from the interpreters and HEP Robert Sturdy agreed to take her along as his guest. \" It was fantastic and I decided to become an interpreter, \"said Alexia. \"Nothing can stop me. \" Question: What is right about Alexia Sloane? Yes or no, is the answer \"She is a talented language learner.\"?\n**Answer**\nNo\n\n(Q).\nArticle: My name is Li Li. I'm eleven. I'm from China. My mum and dad work in a big factory. They go to work every day but rest two days. I have a sister. We look like each other very much and we like to help each other. She is a middle school student and comes home in the afternoon. Everyone in my family likes to look after me. My sister and I are in the same school. I'm a good student in my class. There are forty-two students in our class, twenty boys and twenty-two girls. We have our lessons from eight o'clock in the morning to four o'clock in the afternoon. My teacher of English, Miss. Green is from England. She is a good teacher. We go to school from Monday to Friday .We have five English classes a week. Now we can say a hundred words, and play games in English. We like English. We like our English teacher. Question: Li Li's father and mother work _ a week. Yes or no, is the answer \"five days\"?\n(A).\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: A habit is an action that we have acted so often that it becomes something we do almost without thinking. Some of them are not good habits. People spend countless hours and dollars each year trying to give up these bad habits but often fail. Why? Change is hard work and there is no shortcut to get it. However, there is still some advice for you to follow. First, look at why you do it. In other words, what's the result of doing this thing? If your bad habit is shouting at people when you are unhappy or under pressure , what do you get from it? It may make you feel a little better for the moment. Or maybe you have a bad habit of leaving your homework undone. The result could be that you get more time to spend on the Internet! Next, take a look on the other hand. What are you losing because of your habit? Shouting at other people is a bad habit because it makes people around you feel bad and unhappy. Leaving your homework undone is a bad habit because you may be punished by your teacher. Having more Internet time means that you are losing the chance to learn the things you need to learn. When you think that way, you'll find that it's not wise to keep your bad habit! Now it is time to make a decision . What will you choose? I'm sure you will choose to do something that is more important. Question: According to the passage, if you want to give up your habits, you have to _ . - talk to others - know why you do and what you do - finish your homework first - spend less time on the Internet\nknow why you do and what you do\n\nRead the following article and select the best answer. Article: Why do you study? Many students would simply reply: \"To get good result in the college entrance examination .\" For several years, many have spoken out against the exams. Some say they have turned children into studying machines. Others think that one exam cannot possibly _ a student's true level of knowledge. So, should the exams be canceled? Minister of Education Yuan Guiren doesn't think so. \"Officials and the rich might take advantage if the college entrance examination were called off . And life would be more difficult for poor children. However, we do need to change the exams,\" Yuan said on March 7. He has put an exam reforms at the center of his fourth year in office. \"I think the exam is a fair way to choose talented people. But it should pay more attention to all-around personal qualities, not just grades,\" said Cui Shangyu, a Senior 3 student in Sichuan. The college entrance examination was restored in 1977. From then to 2007, 46.85 million people have entered higher education through the exam. According to survey by the Ministry of Education, 90 percent of people who participate believed the college entrance examination could in some way change a person's life, especially for poor students in the countryside. The college entrance examination is not the only way to become a successful person. However, the process of preparing for the exam is a good experience, said Shen Hui, a Math teacher at Gaoyou Middle School in Jiangsu. \"Through it students can learn many things, such as how to deal with stress and how to arrange a learning plan.\" Shen said. Question: The writer wrote the passage mainly to _ . - criticize the college entrance exam - discuss whether we should cancel the college entrance examination - encourage the improvement of the college entrance examination - introduce the history of the college entrance examination\nencourage the improvement of the college entrance examination\n\nQ: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: In the United States, people like going camping for vacation. They do everything for themselves to relax in the woods instead of staying at a modern hotel or a restaurant. They enjoy themselves far away from the noisy cities for a few days. What should you prepare if you want to go camping like them? When you are camping, you make all of your own food. Barbeques are very necessary while camping. You can bring bread, drinks, meat and vegetables to the camp. You'd better bring some wood and a lighter to _ . Remember to put stones around the fire to make sure it won't get too big and dangerous. When the fire is ready, you can cook food over it. Children really like this activity at night. The whole family sit around the fire, eat their favorite food. Certainly they can sing songs and dance together. What a pleasant and exciting moment. Camping is a fun activity for the family to do. Vacation does not have to mean going to visit a place far away. It could be as simple as setting up a tent in the nearby woods. Question: Where do people in the United States like to go camping according to the passage? - In big cities. - In a place of interest. - In a modern hotel or a restaurant. - In the woods.\nA: In the woods.\n\nQuestion: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Spain is famous for its tomato festival, called La Tomatina. It happens in a small town Hanoi on the last Wednesday of August every year. During the festival there are all kinds of activities, but the most exciting part is the tomato fight. It takes place at the end of long celebration . You are encouraged to throw tomatoes in the fight. There're many stories about how the festival began. One of the stories goes that during the 1940's, some friends started a tomato fight, while another story is about a local band. Anyway, everyone in Bunol seems to have a different story. Before the tomato fight, there are parades ,musical bands, street parties and so on. On the day of the fight, shopkeepers cover their windows and doors in order to keep away from the tomato fight. At the same time, thousands of tourists and local people come to the town square together. Then large trucks full of tomatoes arrive. From theback of the large trucks, a great town band start to throw tomatoes at others. Then the crowds fight back, throwing the tomatoes at anything and anyone. Soon the streets are in the sea of red tomato juice. Everyone is supposed to obey a small number of rules: You must squash the tomato before throwing it and you are allowed to throw nothing but tomatoes. It is usually over in less than half an hour. Everyone then sets off to the river to clearup. Sounds like fun! Question: The most exciting activity of the festival is _ . - parades - street parties - the tomato fight - the musical bands show\nAnswer: the tomato fight\n\nRead the following article and select the best answer. Article: In fact, at the time they seemed to be ordinary events, but now everything seems different. I had spent 10 years away from the place where I was born. Even though I made the decision to leave my country by myself, I miss a lot of things now. The person that brought me the happiest memories is my best friend. She is the greatest person in the world, and I am not exaggerating . She is kind, funny,polite,and always willing to listen,and has been a great friend. I always recall events from our childhood. I think about the school where we met in the first grade and went on until the 5thgrade. I think about the talks we had and the things we did together. If someone wants me to describe our friendship, I'd say we have been close friends for 17 years and we never got angry with each other. It's amazing, isn't it? I haven't been able to do that with anybody else. Sometimes I even feel guilty . I miss her more than my own brothers and sisters. And of course besides those memories, my kids are number one in my life. I have plenty of beautiful memories with them, especially when they were born, which also turned out to be a sad moment for both of them, because they were premature babies . Anyone, who has had an experience with a premature baby, can _ what I mean. Question: How does the writer feel about her best friend? - She is patient and fun - She is famous in the world - she is more important than her sons - They have been best friends and lived close.\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "She is patient and fun", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "input question: Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: Students often want to practice their English outside class. One of the best ways to practice your English is to speak to a foreigner. You may ask, \"Is it okay to try to talk to foreigners I see in the street?\" The answer is yes and no, but probably no! If you see a foreigner who looks lost, it is polite to ask him, \"May I help you?\" But, otherwise, you should probably let them get on with their business. Situations, however, do exist where it is quite all right to talk to foreigners. If a foreigner enters your school, classroom, office, shop or restaurant, for instance, feel free to ask him (for example): -- What is your name? -- Where do you come from? -- What do you think of Beijing? -- How long will you stay in Beijing? There are also situations where it's okay to talk to foreigners in public places. If you see a foreigner alone in a restaurant, bar or coffee shop, it may be appropriate to ask him or her: -- Is this seat free? -- Do you mind if I talk to you in English? You can probably help them if they are new in China and if they are alone, you may be able to make them feel more welcome. After a few such questions, you should know whether this person wants to talk to you or not. If they ask you similar questions, or if they give long, informative answers, you're in luck. If not, then give them their privacy. Talking to strangers is fun if you choose the right time and place. Options: A follow the foreigners when we meet them in the street B talk with a foreigner in an accepted way C have a meal with foreigners in a restaurant D move to a place where a foreigner lives Answer: B talk with a foreigner in an accepted way Question:???\noutput answer: The writer suggests to us that we should _ .\n\ninput question: Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: Bluebirds looking secretly from nest boxes. Tadpoles swimming in a pond. Tiger swallowtails flying quickly around a butterfly bush. And over here, a class of students watching it all. A field trip to a nature center? No, it's a schoolyard. With some work on your part, it could even be your schoolyard. Interested in building a schoolyard habitat? Here's how to get started. Gather a Team Students can do a lot on their own, but you'll need adults for a project this big. Get teachers, parents, and even the headmaster interested. Don't forget the maintenance staff--they know more about your school's yard than anyone else and can give you lots of help. Also, ask around your neighborhood for gardeners, naturalists, and others willing to give advice. Map Your Site Which part of the schoolyard can you turn into a habitat? Is there an unused corner of the playground? Part of a lawn or field you could let go wild? You'll need to make a map of the area showing what's there now. Then you can figure out how you want to change it. For that, you need a plan. Plan a Habitat Here's what you'll need to make your area attractive to wildlife. Food: Plant flowers, bushes, and trees. These provide seeds, berries, leaves, flowers, and sweet liquids. And all of these feed birds, and insects. You can also add some feeders for squirrels and birds. Where possible, stick with native plants--wild plants that grow naturally in your area. They need less care, which means less work for you. Water: A small pond, birdbath, or even a shallow dish of clean water in the ground will attract birds. Other small animals like insects may visit as well. Shelter: Bushes and trees make great escapes for birds. Tall grass and \"weeds\" are home to grasshoppers, garter snakes, and some ground-nesting birds. You can also add stone piles and brush piles. Places to Raise Young: Butterflies need special plants to lay their eggs on. Frogs and toads lay eggs only in shallow water. Many birds... Options: A How to start a wildlife habitat. B Making a place where animals can hide. C How to gather food for a wildlife habitat. D Creating places for people to plant gardens. Answer: A How to start a wildlife habitat. Question:???\noutput answer: What is this article mostly about?\n\ninput question: Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: The World Health Organization(WHO)planned to study the relationship between the eating habits of the people and the disease.Two doctors were chosen to make the study. They flew to Africa south of the Sahara and during the next two months visited ten countries.They found that serious diseases of poor eating, often mistaken for other diseases, existed in all parts of Africa.The diseases were similar and could therefore all be named kwashiorkor .The diseased children are usually from one to four years old.As the illness progresses, the child's stomach becomes swollen by liquid collecting in the body.The skin changes colour and may break out in open sores.The hair changes colour and starts to fall out.The patient loses all interest in his surroundings and even in food, and becomes so weak that he wants to lie down all the time.Stomach liquids are no longer produced. The doctors reasoned that kwashiorkor was found in the young children of this age in many parts of Africa because of lack of milk or meat.Their mothers gave them foods full of starches instead of greatly needed proteins.They found that the addition of milk to the food of children suffering from kwashiorkor saved many lives. Options: A Taking a special medicine. B Avoiding any food containing starch. C Having more meat or milk. D Taking medicines full of proteins. Answer: C Having more meat or milk. Question:???\noutput answer: What is mentioned as a simple but reasonable way of curing this disease?\n\ninput question: Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: My husband had just bought a new washing machine for me. I decided to use it the other day and I washed a lot of things. Everything worked well, but I found one of my husband's socks missing. I looked everywhere for it, but I couldn't find it anywhere. The next morning, I got ready for school as usual. When the bell rang, the students came in, I greeted them and told them what we were going to do that day. When I turned around to write on the blackboard, the class burst out laughing. They laughed and laughed. They laughed so much, in fact, that I was afraid the headmaster would be in and see all this. I asked the class to stop, but the more I talked, the more they laughed. I decided to pay no attention to them and continued to write on the blackboard. When I did this, they laughed even more. Finally, the teacher who was in the next room came in to see what all the laughter was about. When he came in, he started laughing, too! \"Good heavens,\" I said. \"Will someone please tell me what is so funny?\" \"Oh, God,\" said the teacher. \"You have a brown sock stuck to the back of your skirt!\" So that's how I found my husband's missing sock. \"Oh, well,\" I said to the class,\" Let's just say you have had an unforgettable lesson on static electricity .\" Options: A A washer. B A student. C A teacher D A headmaster Answer: C A teacher Question:???\noutput answer:", "role": "user" }, { "content": "What was the writer?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "IN: What happens next?\n\nHow to have fun in the snow \nGo sledding or tubing. \nOne of the most popular wintertime activities is sledding and snow tubing. This activity is fun and easy, as you need little to no experience to begin.\n\nOPTIONS:\n- You can find ice tubing in park areas, around town, or even around your neighborhood. An easy way to do this is to simply turn off all lights, especially when walking.\n- You can learn how to do the activity yourself or purchase a sled and sled. Sledding is also a great activity for beginners because you don't need many friends to join you.\n- Find a good hill in your neighborhood and grab a tube or sled for hours of entertainment for the whole family. Sledding is fun for all ages, but young children should ride with a parent or older sibling for safety precautions.\n- This activity usually consists of 4 for 11 hours, with some time included in the learning sessions. If you haven't put a lot of time into doing this, you may think you should take the sledding into account.\n\nOUT: Find a good hill in your neighborhood and grab a tube or sled for hours of entertainment for the whole family. Sledding is fun for all ages, but young children should ride with a parent or older sibling for safety precautions.\n\nProblem: How does the next paragraph end?\n\nHow to learn the spelling of words quickly \nBreak down the word. \nWhen you think of a word you don't know how to spell, don't panic. Step back and break the word into parts, either in your head or with pen and paper.\n\nOPTIONS:\n- Even when the spelling doesn't match the sound, this method will teach you to recognize common spelling patterns. Example: break \" constraint \" into \" con-strain-t.\n- Some words are easier to spell at first, and easier after a while of practice. Practice word-to-word frequently.\n- This is the only way to read correctly. Be careful if you're studying with an unfamiliar partner, or someone you've never noticed before.\n- Repeat this step several times until you know the word and what it means. Write down all the letters the alphabet doesn't use (ie.\nA: Even when the spelling doesn't match the sound, this method will teach you to recognize common spelling patterns. Example: break \" constraint \" into \" con-strain-t.\n\nIN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:\nHow to search google \nOpen your web browser. \nIt's the icon that says \" internet \". \nType www.google.com into the address bar on top of the page.\nOPTIONS:\n- This will bring up a drop-down menu that lists websites within your network. Tap on a different country from the list.\n- This will bring you to the google homepage. You'll see a white screen with a search bar in the center with \" google \" written above it in colorful writing.\n- Select \" search...\" in the search bar on the right hand side of the page. You will be taken to a list of sites that you can search for.\n- This will show the results of more than one search engine. If you're having a hard time finding google and/or youtube results, maybe you just need to search the web without google.\n\nOUT: This will bring you to the google homepage. You'll see a white screen with a search bar in the center with \" google \" written above it in colorful writing.\n\nQuestion:\nMulti-choice problem: Continue writing the next sentence for the following:\n\nHow to make a watercolor text effect in photoshop \nOpen a new photoshop document, file] new. \nFor this image i made a document that was 8 \" x2 \". \nType your text.\n\nOPTIONS:\n- Make sure you have at least 1 centimeter (0.8 in) of blank space on top of the line. If it doesn't, colour it in.\n- Copy] paste (be sure to use the correct text) into the image. Make a copy of what you want to show the photoshop text.\n- Use color code combinations that are very similar to those that are used for extensions and tabs. The bold sides line is where you will draw your text.\n- Click the text button (left side tool bar) and then use your mouse to click on the canvas and type your desired text. You can change your font face, size, and style with the tool bar that is along the top of the document.\n****\nAnswer:\nClick the text button (left side tool bar) and then use your mouse to click on the canvas and type your desired text. You can change your font face, size, and style with the tool bar that is along the top of the document.\n\nProblem: What happens next in this paragraph?\n\nA rodeo clown is running from a bull. the bull\nOPTIONS:\n- bats a person's hat.\n- is angry, chasing the clown.\n- charge him one after the other.\n- falls down on the arena floor.\nA: is angry, chasing the clown.\n\nHow to floor an attic \nCall professionals to determine if your ceiling can carry the load. \nYou must make sure that your ceiling trusses will be able to handle the load of the new floor and the weight from storage or people walking around. Call contractors in your area and get multiple quotes for adding a floor.\n\nOPTIONS:\n- This will give you an idea of whether you'll need to make structural changes before you can add the floor. Adding a new floor to weak attic trusses may interfere with the structural integrity of your house and can cause your ceiling to cave in.\n- If the ceiling trusses are incorrectly anchored or unsupported they may not do the job. Call building companies for advice or \" needs, \" instead of contractors who may require multiple quotes.\n- An excess of 4 by 6 inches drop from the ceiling, as well as correctly placed can be a significant and costly cost, reducing your costs. For example, if your only floor is 4 by 6 inches, then 4 by 4 feet may cost a buck.\n- Your contractor should be able to provide significant expertise and knowledge. It is impossible to know if your room ceiling is a fault unless looking at room maps and several measurements of walls, sinks, and rooms, respectively, see them as you measure.\n\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "This will give you an idea of whether you'll need to make structural changes before you can add the floor. Adding a new floor to weak attic trusses may interfere with the structural integrity of your house and can cause your ceiling to cave in.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "The world's greatest detective, Sherlock Holmes, is back on our screens. The new BBC TV series of Sherlock was broadcast in the UK on Jan 1. But the history of Sherlock dates back 127 years. Since the creation of Holmes in 1887, he has been taking us on adventures one after another. The Sherlock series is a playful drama, covered in crimes and mystery. It gives us a modern Sherlock for a new generation, who solves cases with the help of the Internet, cell phones and GPS. People look to Sherlock for both adventure and inspiration . Each case sends us on a mysterious journey with Holmes. The stories give life and color to our imagination: as he checks the crime scene, we join him and become detectives too, looking out for hidden clues. Yet Holmes is no Superman. He cannot fly, or turn invisible . But his powers are within all of us: reason, logical thinking and paying attention to detail. While an artist's painting is his art, Sherlock's art is his intelligence . He is human, and this is what makes Holmes a true hero for all of us. In the new series of Sherlock, most people thought Holmes was dead. But he returns after two years of hiding in the shadows. Now the whole city of London is in danger. What can Holmes possibly do? Uncover the mystery yourself by watching the new series! The writer wrote the passage to _ . A) compare Sherlock Holmes with Superman B) explain how Holmes solves cases C) ask people to learn from Sherlock Holmes D) explain why Holmes is so popular\nD\n\n\nYour body is special - no two people in the world are alike , Although you are different from everyone else , you have exactly the same body parts as the people around you , doing different jobs that keep all of us alive . What is inside my head ? Your head _ the most valuable part of your body - your brain . As you are reading , your eyes send pictures to your brain which makes meaning from what you see . Your brain helps you to remember and think , and makes sure your body is doing what it should . What is my skin for ? Your skin covers your body . In most parts of your body , the skin is just as thick as half a centimeter . If you have your skin cut , it will have a quick cure and stop viruses from getting into your body . Your skin also helps you feel the heat and coldness of the environment around you . Hair grows from inside the skin . When you feel hot , extra heat comes out through your skin . As a result , your body temperature drops . How do I move ? Muscles are found in most parts of your body . They work with your bones to help you move - whenever you cry or smile , eat or speak , walk or dance , etc . Why do I breathe ? Your body needs to take in oxygen from the air and give out the unwanted carbon dioxide in the body . When you breathe , air comes through your nose and mouth into your lungs where oxygen flows to different parts of your body . What makes me sneeze ? When dust or a strong smell gets into your nose , you sneeze . This is the way your body cleans up the dust in your nose . Your lungs push out the air and try to clear your nose . What does my heart do ? Your heart is a very special muscle . It is slightly bigger than your fist and grows bigger as you do . If you place your hand on your heart , you will feel your heart beating which forces blood to move around your body . Which is the best title for this passage ? A) What Your Body Needs B) How Your Body Works C) Why Your Body Grows D) When Your Body Moves\nB\n\n\nQ: The death list in a school bus accident that happened on Wednesday morning in the northwest province of Gansu has risen to 20 following the death of one child later Wednesday. It's known that the accident happened around 9:40 a.m. in Yulinzi town of Zhengning county, according to a report from the police. The report said five people including four children and their bus driver died just at the moment that the accident happened. While 15 others, their teacher included, were sure to be dead by the afternoon. It's reported that another 44 children were injured in the accident and have been sent to hospital. Twelve of the injured are in badly hurt. The truck which caused the accident was carrying coal. Another reason for the accident was the bus itself. The police has blamed _ for the accident, saying that the bus -- a van with nine seats -- was carrying 64 people. Where did the accident happen on a Wednesday morning? A) In Yushu,Gansu B) In Yulinzi county,Gansu C) In Zhengning,Gansu D) In Zhengning town,Gansu\nA: C\n\n\nQuestion: He is quiet and shy. He likes to hide his eyes behind his hair. He doesn't smile very often. However, if you talk to him about music, he'll have a lot to say. This is Jay Chou,the 24-year-old Taiwanese pop king . His fans are so excited because he will sing songs in Beijing on September 12. Those songs are from his new album , \"Ye Huimei\", and the album was released in July and was named after his mother. Chou grew up just with his mother. He did not talk much and did badly in many school subjects. His mother noticed the boy's special interest in music and sent him to learn piano when he was only three years old. He loved it and kept on practicing. Chou is not very handsome. He does not speak clearly when he sings or talks. But the singer has huge crowds of fans. \"He is really good at music. It makes him attractive to me,\" said Liu Jiajun, a Junior 2 student in No.101 Middle School in Beijing. \"He is true to himself. He never follows others,\" said Zhang Yujie, a Junior 1 girl at Huaibei Middle School in Sihong,Jiangsu Province. ,. According to one of his fans,Jay _ . A) is a good student B) has long and beautiful hair C) is a well-known pianist D) is very attractive to them\nAnswer: D\n\n\n*Question*\nA new report shows what life might be like in 100 years from now. It describes skyscrapers that are much taller than today's buildings, underwater \"bubble\" cities and holidays in space. The report is from a company. It asked experts on space and architecture, as well as city planners, to give their ideas on the life in 2116. They said the way we live, work and play will be totally different to how we do these things today. The experts used the Internet as an example. They said that 25 years ago, people could not imagine how the Internet and smartphones would change our lives. The Internet has completely changed the way we communicate, learn and do daily things. The experts said the changes in the next century would be even more unbelievable. Researchers questioned 2,000 adults about the prediction they thought were most likely to happen in the future. They predicted that in the future, few people will go to an office but will work from home and have work meetings online. People will have highly developed 3-D printers that will let you download a design for furniture or a food recipe and then \"print\" the sofa, table or pizza at home. There will also be less need for visits to the doctor. We will all have a home health instrument that will tell us what the problem is and give us treatment. We will also be going into space for holidays and to get resources that we have used up on Earth. A prediction that is missing is whether people will still need to study English. ,A, B, C, D,. With the help of highly developed 3-D printers, a way to get a sofa in 2116 is to _ . A) buy one in a shop B) ask somebody to make one C) download a design and \"print\" one D) design and make one by oneself\n**Answer**\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Problem: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: We often ask for information or help, especially when we visit a foreign country. So knowing how to ask for information politely is important. In English, \"Where are the restrooms?\" and \"Could you please tell me where the restrooms are?\" are correct English, but the first could sound rude . It's important to use correct language, but sometimes we need to learn how to be polite . In English, just like in Chinese, we change the way we speak when talking with different people. If you say to your teacher, \"Where is my book?\" This will sound rude. But if you say, \"Excuse me, Mr West. Do you know where my book is?\" Your question will sound much more polite. Of course it might be all right to say \"Where is my book?\" in some situations, perhaps with people you know well. \"Peter, lend me your pen.\" can sound rude in English. Usually in English, polite questions are longer such as \"Could you please...?\" or \"Can I ask...?\" It sounds more polite to say, \"Peter, could you please lend me your pen?\" Sometimes we might even need to spend some time when you stop a stranger in the street. We might first say, \"Excuse me. I wonder if you can help me\" or \"I'm sorry to trouble you but,\" before asking them for help. It might seem that speaking politely is more difficult than being direct . However, in order not to offend people, learning about language etiquette is just as important as learning grammar or vocabulary. And doing this will also help you become better at English, or any other language you wish to speak.\n\nA: Question: What is the polite way when you ask for help?Options:A Pass me the watch, Li Tao.B Where is the supermarket?C Tell me where I can find a bank.D Excuse me, how could I get to the book shop?Answer:D\n\nProblem: Given the question: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: Nat lived in a small town in England. He always stayed in England for his vacation, but last year he thought, \"I'm never outside this country. All my friends go to Spain , and they like it very much. So this year I'm going there, too.\" First he went to Madrid and stayed in a small hotel for a few days. On the first morning he went out for a walk. In England people drive on the left, but in Spain they drive on the right. Nat forgot about this and when he was crossing a busy street, a bike knocked him down. Nat lay on the ground for a few seconds and then he sat up and said, \"Where am I ?\" An old man was selling maps at the side of the street, and he at once came to Nat and said, \"Map of the city, sir ?\"\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\nThe answer is:\nQuestion: The end of the story is _ .Options:A sadB happyC interestingD boringAnswer:C\n\ninput question: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: One day in April, a special activity called\"Food Street\"was held on the playground at Railway No. 1 Middle School in Xi'an. This activity was part of the English Art Festival in the school. The students in each class were divided into some groups. Each group sold different kinds of foods. The students did the shopping and the cooking all by themselves. The students cooked delicious food such as fried chicken, potato chips and vegetables. They all worked hard and sold the food at low prices. The customers were all the students, teachers and parents. They were all pleased with the nice food. \"It's really hard work,\" said one of the students who took part in the activity. \"We must make a plan before the cooking. We must know how much we should spend on the things we need. Also, we must learn how to serve customers well.\" \"This activity is to give a chance to students to develop their practical abilities ,\" said one teacher, \"What's more, the students will not only learn how to make money by their own hands, but also know the meaning of life. \"???\noutput answer: Question: Before the activity, the students _ .Options:A had to be customersB made a plan about the cookingC asked their parents to do the shoppingD had to serve the customers wellAnswer:B\n\nWrite a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: Many kids go to day camp during the summer. They can have a lot of fun, but the _ is almost the same. You start camp in the morning and go home in the afternoon. Sometimes, a bus takes you there or you might get a ride there. It might take you some time to like the place, the camp teacher, and the kids. But you go home every night, just like what you do during the school year. Sleepaway camp makes you feel more excited because you'll be there all day. It's a kind of holiday, but without your parents. You'll sleep in adormitory with other kids of the camp. You'll eat together in a large dining hall and you'll share the bathroom with other kids. Some sleepaway camps are coed. That means there are both boys and girls at the camp. Some camps are just for girls or just for boys, but often these all-girl and all-boy camps meet up for dances and parties.\n----\nAnswer: Question: The writer thinks _ .Options:A no kid likes going to day campB sleepaway camp is more excitingC day camp is a safer way to campD going to sleepaway camp is hardAnswer:B\n\n[Q]: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: Thanksgiving Day Almost every culture in the world has held celebrations of thanks for a plentiful harvest. The American Thanksgiving holiday began as a festival of thanksgiving in the early days of the American colonies almost four hundred years ago. In 1620, a boat filled with more than one hundred people sailed across the Atlantic Ocean to settle in the New World. Their first winter in the New World was difficult. They had arrived too late to grow any crops, and without fresh food, half the _ died from disease. The following spring Indians taught then how to grow corn, a new food for the colonists. They showed them other crops to grow in the unfamiliar soil and how to hunt and fish. In the autumn of 1621, many crops of corn, beans and pumpkins were harvested. The colonists and much to be thankful for, so a festival was planned. They invited the local Indian chief and 90 Indians. The Indians brought deer to roast with the turkeys and other wild game offered by the colonists. To this first Thanksgiving, the Indians had even brought popcorn. In following years, many of the original colonists celebrated the autumn harvest with a festival of thanks. Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November, a different date every year. The Thanksgiving is a time for tradition and sharing. Even if they live far away, family members gather for a reunion at the house of an older relative. All give thanks together for the good things that they have.\n****\n[A]:", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Question: Which of the following is right?Options:A In 1620, many crops of corn, beans and pumpkins were harvested.B The following winter the Indians taught them how to grow corn.C Thanksgiving falls on the fourth Thursday of November.D With fresh food, half the colonists died from disease.Answer:C", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: What is the difference between a college and a university? This is a good question for students who want to attend a college or a university in the United States. Colleges and universities have many things in common. Both provide a greater understanding of the world and its past. Both provide education in the arts and sciences. And both can help prepare young people to earn a living. Students who complete their undergraduate studies either at a four-year college or a university receive a bachelor's degree. One difference is that many colleges do not offer graduate studies. Universities are generally bigger, offer more programs and do more research. Modern universities developed from those of the Middle Ages in Europe. The word \"university\" comes from the Latin \"universitas\". This described a group of people organized for a common purpose. The word \"college\" comes from a Latin word with a similar meaning, \"collegium\". In England, colleges were formed to provide students with places to live in. Usually each group of students was studying the same thing. So college came to mean an area of study. But a college can also be a part of a university. The first American universities divided their studies into a number of areas and called each one a college. This is still true. Programs in higher learning may also be called schools. The University of Arizona in Tucson, for example, has 18 colleges and 10 schools. They include the colleges of pharmacy , education, engineering and law. They also include the schools of architecture, dance and public administration. College is also used as a general term for higher education. A news report might talk about \"college students\" even if they include students at universities. Or someone might ask, \"Where do you go to college?\" Today, most American colleges offer an area of study called liberal arts. These are subjects first developed and taught in ancient Greece. They include language, philosophy and mathematics. The purpose is to train a person's mind instead of teaching job skills. Question: The area of study called liberal arts is designed to _ . - get students ready to earn a living - teach students subjects from engineering to philosophy - help students achieve a stronger and clearer mind - encourage more students to begin the study of arts\nhelp students achieve a stronger and clearer mind\n\n\n(Question)\nRead the following article and select the best answer. Article: The Big Brother in the novel 1984 listens to everything and nothing can escape his ears . Now in reality , we have Facebook . The social media giant has never denied that it's keeping track of conversations you have near your phone ( if the Facebook app is open , that is ) , but not , one expert has told NBC that Mark Zuckerberg's empire may be keeping ears on you at a more regular basis . According to Professor Kelli Burns , who teaches mass communication at the University of South Florida , it may be listening more often than it lets on . To prove her point , Burns turned on the microphone feature on her phone , and said , \" I'm really interested in going on an African journey . I think it'd be wonderful to ride in one of those jeeps . \" Less than a minute later , when she checked her Facebook page , she was met by a story about a journey - the first post on her newsfeed . There was also a car ad on her page . While Facebook says that it's only keeping its ears open to help \" identify the music you're listening to and TV matches you're watching , \" Burns' little experiment suggests that there may be other motivations at play as well . But the social media company has denied claims that it records any conversations , and told The Independent , \" Facebook does not use microphone audio to inform advertising or News Feed stories in any way . Businesses are able to serve related ads based on people's interests and other statistic information , but not through audio collection . \" Whether you believe this statement or not , there are ways to stop Facebook from listening in at all . Simply turn off your phone's microphone by heading over into Settings ( if you're an iPhone user ) , going to the Privacy tab , then clicking on Microphone . From there , you can remove Facebook's mic privileges , and probably , stop the company from hearing your conversations . On Android , you can also go to Privacy under the Settings tab , and change Facebook's permissions . So the next time you're chatting with your friends about... Question: What might Facebook do if it is turned on ? - Chat with you like a real friend . - Turn on your phone's microphone . - Identify the movie you are watching . - Show ads based on your conversation .\n(Answer)\nShow ads based on your conversation .\n\n\nRead the following article and select the best answer. Article: Technology helps people do everything from planning to meet for a movie to keeping in touch with a friend who lives in a different country. When planning to get together with friends, Julian said , \" If I want to go and see a movie with a few friends, I usually send them text messages. By telephone, you have to call every single friend one by one. But text messaging allows you to send the same message to as many people as you'd like, which saves a lot of time.\" Email, IM, and other low-cost methods of communication also help people keep long-distance friendships in ways they couldn't have even a few years ago. Mike told us, \"I had this friend when I was 8 or 9 , and then she moved away to the country. We promised to stay friends and to send letters, and at the start we did. Then the letters got fewer and fewer and we at last stopped writing to each other. I think if we had had email, we would still be in touch.\" James found out about cost the hard way. He said, \" I called my friend in New Zealand, which is halfway around the world, and it cost me over $200! So now I just stay up late to see if I can catch him on MSN or I write an email.\" Email, IM, and other low-cost ways of keeping in touch also allow people to develop brief acquaintances into long- lasting friendships. Andrea told us, \" I met this really cool girl. We've been in touch over half a year and it's nice to talk to her.\" Question: In Mike's opinion, he lost touch with his friend mainly because _ . - they lost interest in keeping in touch - their friendship was not strong enough - they were too busy to write to each other - they couldn't use email to keep in touch then\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "they couldn't use email to keep in touch then", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "input question: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: There is a little story about an insurance salesman in Tokyo. Even though this man tried very hard to promote the insurance, nobody bought it. One day, he came to a small temple and began to brag about his insurance. After listening to his introduction, the monk said: \"Your recommendation of insurance can't arouse any of my interests! When you are communicating with others, you must have the charm to attract others, or you will be unpromising in the future. Young man, try to change yourself!\" The salesman thought deeply about each word. From then on, he invited all his friends to point out his weakness and kept on improving himself bit by bit for all his life. Thirty years later, he became a millionaire. And this man is the famous Yuan Yi Ping. His experience reflects one attitude: sometimes, we should change ourselves instead of changing the world.???\noutput answer: Question: The right title for this passage can be \" _ \".Options:A A story about a salesmanB Communicate more with othersC Attract othersD Change yourselfAnswer:D\n\nWrite a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: A king had a wonderful talent for growing flowers. He became old and didn't want to deal with big things anymore. So he began to look for someone to take his place. But who could he trust for the job? He thought for a while and got an idea. He would let the flowers decide. He gave everyone a little seed . The one who could grow the most beautiful flower from the seed would be the next leader. A girl called Serena was very beautiful and wanted to grow the most beautiful flower. She planted it in a nice pot and took great care of it, but nothing would grow. The next year she saw everyone come to the palace with pots full of beautiful flowers. She was disappointed but also went to the meeting with her empty pot. The king looked through all the flowerpots and then stopped at hers. \"Why is your pot empty?\" he asked. \"Your Majesty , I did everything to make it grow, but I have failed,\" she answered. \"No, you didn't,\" he said. \"You see, the seeds I've _ were all roasted , so nothing could come out of them. I have no idea where all these flowers come from. But you have been honest and by being so, you will become my successor .\"\n----\nAnswer: Question: From the story, we learn that _ is a good quality.Options:A KindnessB carefulnessC honestyD politenessAnswer:C\n\nQ: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: The purpose of students who come to school is to study.But studying needs right ways,or we would waste the time or the money.The followings are ways for studying. The best time for reading is morning.Because in the morning,the air is fresh and our minds are clear.For that reason,we can get good results. When we study we must be patient.If we don't understand a text well,we must read it again.We should not read the next until we have learned the first one well. When we are studying,we must put our hearts into the book.We cannot read absent-mindedly ,or we could get nothing from the book while we are reading. We must always ask\"why\".If we can't understand well,write it down and ask our teachers or parents,brothers or friends,in some possible ways.We must know it completely and then our knowledge can be used well. Though there are many ways for studying,however,the above mentioned will be helpful if we can keep them in heart.\nA: Question: The best title of this passage is _ .Options:A Right Ways of StudyingB Don't Waste TimeC Be PatientD Learn to Ask\"Why\"Answer:A\n\nQuestion: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: Dear Tom, I go on a trip to Beijing with my father Rick. On the first day, we visit the Palace Museum. It is in the centre of Beijing. There are many rooms in it. You can see \"No photos!\" in some places. If so, you need to follow the instructions . On the second day, we visit the Summer Palace. It's great fun to boat there. I can swim, so I'm not afraid of water. Tomorrow we will go to the Great Wall. I also make a new friend Tony who comes from Australia. When he leaves, he gives me his e-mail address and telephone number. After the six-day trip, we can go back to New York by plane. I hope to see you soon. Bill\nAnswer: Question: We can know that _ .Options:A Bill comes to Beijing with his motherB Bill will go back to New York by shipC it's fun for Bill to boat in the Summer PalaceD Bill sees \"No talking!\" in the Palace MuseumAnswer:C\n\n[Q]: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: A Bite of China Season Two(<< >> ) is coming! The program is shown at 9 : 00 0n CCTV-1 every Friday night from April 18 to June 6, 2014. There are altogether eight episodes , all about history and culture of food, eating and cooking in China. The directors spent one year visiting more than 150 different parts of China. More than 300 types of food are covered in the documentary . As an old Chinese saying goes, food is what matters most to people. It plays an important role in our daily life, and the rich food culture is also one of the most important parts of Chinese culture. A Bite of China Season Two wants to show the joys and sadnesses of ordinary Chinese in changing times through food. A Bite of China Season One was shown on CCTV in 2012. It attracted more than 100 million viewers. It is all about food, while the second season cares more about the relationship between the people and the food. For example, the first episode shows a young man spent four hours climbing a 40-metre-high tree to get something nice for his brother. The show reminds viewers of their homes and the tastes of childhood. One Weibo user wrote, \"A Bite o f China Season Two makes me have so many words to say. It makes me think of my parents and my grandmother. I haven't been home for a long time, so I have decided to go back in a few days. \" The show uses food as a window to introduce China to the world. Viewers can see how Chinese people love life by loving food. Anyone who wants to know more about Chinese culture and Chinese society should have a bite of the program.\n****\n[A]: Question: How many types of food are covered in this program?Options:A 150.B More than 150.C 300.D More than 300.Answer:D\n\nProblem: Given the question: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: Teeth are important. Strong , healthy teeth help you chew foods that help you grow. They help you speak clearly. And yes ,they help you look best. Here are some tips for you to take care of you teeth: 1. Brush your teeth the right way. Brush your teeth at least twice a day - after breakfast and before bedtime. If you can, brush after lunch or after sweet snacks, too. Brush all of your teeth, not just the front ones. Spend time brushing teeth along the sides and back of your mouth. Spend at least three minutes each time you brush. Play a song you like to help pass the time. Get a new toothbrush every three months. When you buy toothbrush, be sure it has soft bristles . 2. Learn how to floss your teeth.. Flossing is a very important way to keep your teeth healthy. Food may hide between two teeth. Flossing can help get rid of it. You'll need to floss your teeth at least once a day. 3. Have good eating habits. You need to be careful about what you eat and drink. Eating sugar is a major cause of tooth decay . Eat lots of fruits and vegetables and drink water instead of soda .\n++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++\nThe answer is:\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Question: The bristles of the toothbrush must be _Options:A hardB softC expensiveD not mentionedAnswer:B", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Article: A big, mighty tree stood in a forest. Its branches spread out and its roots went deep in the earth. A lot of people came here to have a rest under it. And a lot of birds stood on its branches to sing and dance. The big tree was very proud all the time. At the foot of the tree, there was a little plant. The plant was thin, and seemed to be blown down by any of a little wind. One day, the two neighbors were having a little chat. \"Well, little one,\" said the tree to the plant, \"why not put your feet deeply in the earth, and raise your head high in the air as I do?\" \"I see there is no need to do so,\" said the plant with a smile. \"In fact, I think I may be safer in this way.\" \"Safer?\" said the tree. \"Are you safer than I am? Do you know how deep my roots are in the earth and how strong my branches are? Who can possibly pull me out by the roots or bow my head to the ground?\" And the tree didn't want to say anything to the weak plant. But the tree was to regret its words very soon. One evening, a great hurricane came. It blew the trees off their roots and almost destroyed the forest completely. It uprooted(......)the mighty tree and blew it away with great force. When the storm had gone, the villagers living nearby came to check the damage. The mighty tree lay on the ground, but the little plant still stood there. Question: Why was the big tree proud before its neighbor? Yes or no, is the answer \"All of the above.\"?\nNo\n\nArticle: Jack is the name of a game. It is quite popular with children. To play jacks, you will need a small ball and ten small metal objects called jacks. The rules for this game are quite easy. To begin with, put the ten jacks on the floor or ground in front of you. Toss the ball high, pick up one jack and then catch the ball. Keep the jack in your hand and go on to pick up the other jack one at a time. You lose your turn if you do not catch the ball, or if you do not pick up a jack, or if you drop any of the jacks from your hand. When you finish all the ten jacks, you now try to do the same thing again but with two jacks at one time. This is more difficult, of course. You lose your turn if you make any of the above three mistakes or if you do not pick up two jacks each time. Question: To play jacks is _ . Yes or no, is the answer \"interesting for children\"?\nYes\n\nQ: Article: The world is not hungry, but it is thirsty. It seems strange that nearly 3/4 of the earth is covered with water while we say we are short of water. Why? Because about 97% of water on the earth is sea water which we can't drink or use for watering plants directly. Man can only drink and use the 3%--- the water that comes from rivers and lakes. And we can't even use all of that, because some of it has been polluted. Now more water is needed. The problem is: Can we avoid a serious water shortage later on? First we should all learn how to save water. Secondly, we should find out the ways to _ it. Scientists have always been making studies in the field. Today, in most large cities water is used only once and then runs to the sea or rivers. But it can be used again. Even if every large city reused its water, still there would not be enough. What could people turn to next? The sea seems to have the best answer. There is a lot of water in the sea. All that needs to be done is to get the salt out of the sea water. This is expensive, but it's already used in many parts of the world. Scientists are trying to find a cheaper way of doing it. So you see, if we can find a way out, we'll be in no danger of drying up. ,,. Question: The name of the passage would be _ . Yes or no, is the answer \"The Thirsty World\"?\nA: No\n\nQuestion: Article: My name is Tom. I like shopping, but I think shopping with young children is not an easy thing. I have to look after them while I am shopping. I don't think shopping with women is fun, either. I often go shopping with my friends. It is fun. If I think a kind of shirt is fit for me, I think it is also fit for my friends. So I'd like them to think about buying the same things. My name is Sandy. I like shopping too. But I never go shopping on Saturdays or Sundays. There are a lot of people in the shops. I like shopping with my friends. I usually spend a lot of time choosing things because I never buy the first thing I see. I always look around other shops to find the best price. I can find the best very well. I dislike buying food in small shops and street markets. I think food in the supermarket is very fresh and very cheap, so I like shopping there. Question: Sandy likes to buy food _ . Yes or no, is the answer \"in the supermarket\"?\nAnswer: Yes\n\n*Question*\nArticle: Lin Dehua, boy, 13 School should make our lunchtime longer. Now, our lunchtime is short. Many of my classmates have some homework to do after lunch . But if they do not get a good rest, they won't have enough energy for the afternoon. So I would like to have some time to take a nap after lunch . That way we will learn well in the afternoon. Zhang Huilin, girl,13 Food in our dining hall is not nice at all. There is always pork, fish, and cabbages. The soup is always cold. I think we should have different kinds of food every day. And why can't we have hot soup every day ? I am _ what we eat ! Zheng Chuyu, boy,14 We want more time for sports activities. Students all need time for ball games. But there are only two hours for us to play ball games a week. I think school should be over before 4.30 p.m. every day and then we can go to the playground. I like badminton. All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy ! Question: Lin Dehua thinks _ will help him learn well in the afternoon. Yes or no, is the answer \"having a nap\"?\n**Answer**\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Yes", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Read the article and select the best answer. Article: There is a bar with the name \"The White Horse \". A picture of a white horse is on the door of the bar. It is Mr. Webster's. Few people go to the bar. One day, Mr. Wilson comes in, drinks a cup, watches the bar, and then says to Mr. Webster, \"Few people come here. Take down the picture of the white horse and put a picture of a black horse.\" \"But the name of the bar is 'The White Horse,'\" Mr. Webster says. \"Yes, but do it,\" says Mr. Wilson. After that, Mr. Webster goes to a store and says, \"I want a picture of a black horse.\" The next day, a picture of a black horse is on the door of the bar. The next morning, a man comes in and asks, \"The name is \"The White Horse\", but why do you put a picture of a black horse on the door of your bar?\" The man sits down and asks for a cup. Then a second man comes in and asks the same question, and then a third man .... Many people come in and say, \"The picture on your door is not right.\" After that, they all sit down and drink in Mr. Webster's bar. Question: The next day Mr. Webster _ . Options: A: buys a picture of a white horse in a store B: sells his picture of a white horse to a store C: puts a picture of a black horse on the door of his bar D: doesn't want to take down the picture of a white horse\nC\n------\nRead the article and select the best answer. Article: If you want to travel with a partner, you may ask for one on the Internet. There are some tips about how to choose a right partner on the Internet: Unluckily, you can't ask a person if he has a good feeling. If you ask, everyone will tell you that they do! It is important that you have to get to know your travel partner to find out what kind of feeling he really has. You can tell a lot about a person's feeling by the words he uses. Ask him about his worst trip. Is he laughing about it now, or still unhappy? Does his worst trip sound like an _ to you? If so, he doesn't match you. Having a good feeling is important for having a good time. Talk about the hotel you would like to stay in. See if you have the same habit of spending holidays. This is such a quick way to find a partner. What's more? Always keep in contact with your travelling partner when travelling. Don't simply hang out without telling them, and don't let them do it to you, either. Question: The best title for the passage is _ . Options: A: Have A Happy Holiday B: Find a Right Partner for Traveling C: Don't Hang Out Alone D: Make Sure if Has Good Feeling\nB\n------\nRead the article and select the best answer. Article: Pure Brightness Festival, also known as Tomb-sweeping Day in China, falls on the 4thor 5thof April each year. It was started in the Han Dynasty. On this day, whole families, young and old, with flowers visit the graves of their ancestors to pay their respects. Following the custom, tomb sweepers clean and tidy the graves, decorate them with flowers. They burn paper money made for the dead, set off firecrackers and bow before their ancestors' tombstones. On this day, they don't cook. Only cold food is served. However, tomb sweeping is not the only activity during Pure Brightness Festival. This day is also a time for people to enjoy themselves. Other activities include spring outing, flying kites, planting trees, tasting tea and so on. In April, everything in nature takes on a new look. Trees turn green, flowers come out and the sun shines brightly. So it is a good time to be out to appreciate the beauty of nature. People fly kites not only in the daytime but at night. In the dark, some people fly kites with lanterns, which are called \"God's lanterns\". They plant trees because young trees which are planted during this period are easy to grow up. And they enjoy tea because the tea produced around the festival is said to have good quality. Question: According to the passage, Pure Brightness Festival is _ . Options: A: a day full of sadness B: Tree Planting Day C: a combination of sadness and happiness D: a time for people to have fun\nC\n------\nRead the article and select the best answer. Article: You may not realize it, but you are doing much more than just studying when you are at school. School is also the place where you learn to get on well with people. But this is not always easy. What can you do if you just don't like one of your classmates? If you discover that you have problems getting on with your classmates or friends, the most important thing to learn is tolerance. Tolerance is the ability to realize and respect the differences in others. We can not change the way that other people do, so it is important to learn to live happily with them. Tolerance will make everyone get on better with each other. Getting to know someone may help you understand why they do things differently. Something different does not exactly mean that it is bad. Tolerance teaches us to keep a _ and open mind. You need to remember an old saying, \"Treat others how you want to be treated\". If you tolerate something, it does not mean that you have to like it. No one is asking you to change who you are or what you believe in. Tolerance just means that you should respect the differences in others and not try to make them change. It is important to practice tolerance, because it will make everyone's life easier. Learn to accept people for their different abilities and interests. The world is very different, and practicing tolerance in your own school and city can help make a difference. Question: This passage is trying to tell us _ . Options: A: what's important for a student B: what students should do at school C: how to treat people different from us D: how to get others to do things in the right way\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C\n------", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Q: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: For centuries ,the only form of written correspondence was the letter .Letters were ,and are ,sent by some form of postal service ,the history of which goes back a long way. Indeed ,the Egyptians began sending letters from about 2000 BC, as did the Chinese a thousand years later. Of course ,modern postal services now are much more developed and faster ,depending as they do on cars and planes for delivery .Yet they are still too slow for some people to send urgent documents and letters. The invention of the fax machine increased the speed of delivering documents even more .When you send a fax ,you are sending a copy of a piece of correspondence to someone by telephone service .It was not until the early 1980s that such a service was developed enough for businesses to be able to fax documents to each other. The fax service is still very much in use when copies of documents require to be sent ,but ,as a way of fast correspondence, it has been largely taken the place of by email. Email is used to describe messages sent from one computer user to another. There are advantages and disadvantages with emails. If you send someone and email, then he will receive it extremely quickly. Normal postal services are rather slow as far as speed of delivery is concerned. However ,if you write something by email ,which you might later regret ,and send it immediately ,there is no chance for second thoughts. At least ,if you are posting a letter you have to address and seal the envelope and take it to the post box .There is plenty of time to change your mind. The message is think before you email!\nA: Question: The text mainly deals with_.Options:A the progress in correspondenceB the advantage of fax machinesC the advantage of emailsD the invention of fax machinesAnswer:D\n\nQ: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: Until last summer I had a very comfortable life: winter vacations skiing and summer cruises. My parents spent a lot of money on a private school, so they could get me into a competitive middle school. Everything was about tomorrow, next year, my graduation. We never had to worry about today. Before last summer I never thought much about the people in the world who live day to day, every day, whose lives are controlled by poverty and hunger. Then I enrolled in a two-week intensive program. We lived in a \"Tribal Village,\" in a hot, dry open grassland in Arkansas, a state of the south-central United States. I am a tribal member in Mozambique, a country of southeast Africa. Every meal, I make the fire for my family, and feel the flames lick up my nostrils as I blow to keep the fuel alive. I cook mush with vegetables. This is all my family is ever given. I feed the hen and three rabbits their dinner. I grow attached to the rabbits, even though I know I shouldn't. I name them. I'm not getting enough to eat; it's time to decide whether or not to kill the rabbits. I feel pain but it's a privileged child's pain because I know I will soon be eating again. That's not true for a lot of other children around the world. Growing up comfortably in the U.S., I've never had to worry about my dinner, and even though this whole process was only a _ , it changed my life. Now I believe in doing whatever I can to help find practical ways to defeat hunger. So I've become president of Roots and Shoots, a group working to improve local environments for people and animals. I'm also working to create a program at my high school called the \"Safe Passage\" trip to help young people in the Guatemala City dump. And I've got plans to do more. I'm often thinking of laboring in the hot sun and the millions who still do. Now, I try to live for today and stop worrying so much about the future. When I eat or feel full, I am grateful for this fortunate life and want to extend the same feeling to others. I believe in offering help to those who need it.\nA: Question: The author feel pain because _ .Options:A she is a privileged childB she is not getting enough to eatC she doesn't want to kill the rabbitsD she can't go back to her regular lifeAnswer:C\n\nQ: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: Crossing Texas and Mexico, the Big Bend region is high in biodiversity . It's a place so _ that if something doesn't bite, stick, or sting, it's probably a rock. You know you have arrived in the heart of the Chihuahuan Desert when it feels as if you have fallen off the edge of the earth and into the rabbit hole. Nothing is as it appears. Moths are the size of birds. Are those twin pillars of black rock (a landmark known as Mule Ear Peaks) ten miles (16 kilometers) away or fifty (80 kilometers)? Visibility reaches more than a hundred miles on a clear day, and since there are few roads or buildings to use as milestones, distance is difficult to judge. This is a place where water runs uphill, where rainbows have to wait for rain. The line between myth and reality is unclear. Stare long enough at the Chisos Mountains or the Sierra del Carmen, the two mountain ranges, known as sky islands, which lie on the land, and they rise and float above the plain. The vast Chihuahuan Desert is a land of no people. There is always the chance you'll die of thirst. The \"You Can Die\"possibilities are endless, and keep some visitors -- 350,000 a year to Big Bend National Park, built in 1944 -- from coming back. Those who do return are left to think of the remarkable courage of the brave few who have managed to survive in this terrible environment.\nA: Question: What is the passage mainly about?Options:A The natural wonders of the Chihuahuan Desert.B Everything you see is not what it seems in the Chihuahuan Desert.C The terrible environment of deserts in Texas and Mexico.D A special place where none who go can return.Answer:A\n\nQ: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: Several times each year the Queen gives afternoon tea parties at which guests are served tiny cakes filled with cream from her own cows. Cakes and sandwiches are brought in by footmen, yet you never see the Queen touch a thing. She simply sits beside a big silver plate, pouring cups of tea for everyone and carefully avoiding the cakes. At cocktail parties the Queen moves from group to group, chatting informally, and manages to make one glass of diet drink to last an entire evening. Tours abroad are difficult because hosts seem to believe the warmth of their welcome must be shown with wonderful state banquets . But the Queen has perfected the art of appearing to enjoy her meal without actually eating much. During one visit to the Pacific islands ofprefix = st1 /Tonga, a specially-prepared dinner was arranged in a hut made of wood and bamboo leaves. Deep holes were dug in the ground, filled with hot stones and baby pigs, and the pigs were slowly baked over several days. The Queen looked uneasily at her plate when she discovered a whole roast pig was her serving. Then she became uneasy when a turkey, some meat, bananas and an apple were also carried in for each guest. So she depended on her old favorite trick of talking with her host., King Tupou IV, carrying on a warm conversation. At the same time she pushed her food around her plate and only ate a piece of turkey and some fruit. Reporters traveling with her have noted that the Queen will sometimes seem so carried away by a foreign leader's political chat that she simply never has time to finish a meal before it is time to get up and make her speech. She will lift her fork to swallow a mouthful, then put it down again to make another point, leaving almost all of her meal untouched.\nA:", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Question: The Queen talked with her host and carried on conversation with him. The purpose of doing this is _ .Options:A to show her politenessB not to eat muchC to show her great interest in foodD to hide her dislike to the foodAnswer:B", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Problem: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: No matter in China or in Canada among my friends, they all talk about the hot TV program \"Where are we going, Dad?\" at present. They all like the family education between fathers and children. They like to talk about the funny kids best. Of all the kids, I like Shitou best. Shitou is a boy from Beijing. He is brave and clever. He likes to make some New Year's plans with his father's help. He makes some New Year's plans for himself. He wants to start an exercise program, so he is going to take more exercise and eat less fast food. Making a soccer team is one of his dreams because he likes playing soccer with his friends. He also plans to improve his English. He is going to chat in English online with Kimi, the son of Lin Zhiying . Kimi is really good at _ Shitou also decides to take up a hobby. Can you guess what the hobby is ? It is to learn the shadow play ! He is so interested in it that he thinks it's really cool to play it. His father says that this plan may be too difficult to keep. However, Shitou promises to make it come true.\n\nA: Question: According to the writer's friends, the TV program\" Where are we going, Dad? \"is about _ .Options:A some friends from CanadaB traveling around the countriesC stories about Chinese and CanadiansD family education between children and fathersAnswer:D\n\n\nProblem: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: If the only sports you do are dancing your fingers across your keyboard, you could be in serious danger of more than just becoming overweight and out of shape. Do you often feel sleepy, like something is weighing down on your head? Do you feel forgetful? Do you sometimes feel uncomfortable up and down your neck and lower back, and you can't explain why? Do you get sick often? It could be radiation from your computer causing it. If you spend three hours or more a day in front of a computer (and at this point, who doesn't?), you are more easily harmed by the _ . We have got so used to using computers that we often neglect to think of them as dangerous sources of harmful radiation. A safe amount of radiation is 25 V/m (Volts/meter). Do you want to guess how much our personal computers give off? Keyboard: 1000 V/m Mouse: 450 V/m Monitor: 218V/m CPU: 170V/m Notebook computers: 2,500 V/m Ways of Protect Yourself from Harmful Computer Radiation 1. Decorate your desk with cactus plants, they take in radiation. 2. Drink two to three cups of green tea a day and eat an orange daily. The vitamins in tea leaves and oranges protect us from radiation and keep our eyes healthy as well. 3. Use a screen filter for your monitor. 4. Avoid having metal objects nearby on your desk. 5. Put the back of the computer to the wall. Most of the radiation comes off the back. 6. Keep your monitor at least 50cm away from your face. 7. Keep your computer rooms ventilated . 8. Eat healthily-----especially fruits and vegetables. 9. Don't fall asleep on your computer. Turn it off if you have to rest nearby. The ways above are useful, why not have a try at once?\n\nA: Question: The best title of the passage is _ .Options:A Computer problemsB Computer radiation: a silent killerC Protect yourselfD Harmful radiationAnswer:B\n\n\nProblem: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: Mrs. Black lives on Second Street. New Year is coming. She wants to send a card to her friend in Toronto, but she doesn't know where the post office is. She asks her neighbor Linda, \" Is there a post office near here? I want to send a card.\" \"The post office is far from here,\" says Linda, \"but you don't need to go to the post office to post the card. There is a _ in front of the supermarket. You can put your card into the mailbox.\"\n\nA: Question: The post office is _ .Options:A next to Linda's houseB far from Mrs. Black's houseC across from the supermarketD in front of Mary's houseAnswer:B\n\n\nProblem: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: In order to safeguard the education of all Hope Chinese Scholl(HCS)students and the normal running of the school, the following rules should be followed: Be quiet in classroom and hallways. Do not run or shout in classrooms or hallways. Do not drink or eat in classrooms or hallways. Stay in the school during school time as well as rest time. Do not leave the school or play out of the school area during school time. This includes rest time. Do not _ on any desks or walls. Be respectful to teachers and parents. Help teachers and other students to keep the classroom clean. Do not move desks, chairs, and other furniture in the classroom without the teacher's instructions.\n\nA:", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Question: Students in HCS can _ in classrooms.Options:A runB readC shoutD eatAnswer:B", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "[Q]: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: You do something about twenty times a minute without even thinking about it--you breathe! In fact, every day you take about twenty-thousand breaths. The organs of your body that allow you to breathe are called your lungs. You have two of them that work together, located in your chest inside the rib cage. The main purpose of your lungs is to breathe in good air and breathe out bad air. The good air contains oxygen, which your body needs. The bad air is a gas called carbon dioxide, which your body cannot use. When you breathe in through your nose or mouth, air travels down the back of your throat. It passes through your voice box and into your trachea, or windpipe. Your trachea is divided into two air passage tubes. One leads to your left lung. The other leads to your right lung. Inside your lungs, oxygen is removed from the air you breathe and pumped into blood cells. Your lungs also get rid of harmful carbon dioxide from these cells. This process takes place inside hundreds of millions of tiny air sacs. Each adult lung is about the size of a football. When they are healthy, your lungs feel a little like a sponge and are pinkish-gray. When lungs are damaged by smoking, they can appear gray or have black spots on them.One disease that is very common in children involves the lungs. It's asthma. Asthma narrows the breathing tubes, making it harder to breathe. You probably already know that your lungs are important when you swim. But you may not know this--your lungs are the only part of your body that can float on water!\n****\n[A]: Question: Where are your lungs?Options:A In the organs of your body.B inside the rib cage of your chest.C between your nose and mouth .D at the back of your throat.Answer:B\n\n\n[Q]: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: When international aid is given, steps must be taken to ensure that the aid reaches the people for whom it is intended. The way to achieve this may not be simple. It is very difficult for a nation to give help directly to people in another nation. The United Nations Organization (UNO) could undertake to direct the distribution of aid. Here however rises the problem of costs. Also tied with this is time. Perhaps the UNO could set up a body of devoted men and women in every country who can speedily distribute aid to victims of floods and earthquakes. More than the help that one nation can give to another during a disaster; it would be more effective to give other forms of help during normal times. A common proverb says, \" _ \" If we follow this wise saying, it would be right to teach people from less developed nations to take care of themselves. For example, a country could share its technology with another. This could be in simple areas like agriculture or in more complex areas like medical and health care or even in building satellites. Even small country is able to help less developed nations. Sometimes what is take for granted, like the setting up of a water purification plant or the administration of a school, could be useful for countries which are looking about to solve common problems. It does not cost much to share such simple things. Exchange students could be attached for a number of months or years and learn the required craft while on the site. They can then take their knowledge back to their homelands and if necessary come back form time to time to clear doubts or to update themselves. Such aid will be truly helpful and there is no chance of it being temporary or of it falling into the wrong hands. Many countries run extensive courses in all sorts of skills. It will not cost much to include deserving foreigners in these courses. Besides giving effective help to the countries concerned, there is also the build-up of friendships to consider. Giving direct help by giving materials may be effective in...\n****\n[A]: Question: Which aid is likely to fall into the wrong hands?Options:A A medical team.B An exchange program.C A water plant.D Financial support.Answer:D\n\n\n[Q]: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: \"I've changed my mind.I wanted to have a telescope,but now I want my daddy back .\" Lucien Lawrence's letter to Father Christmas written after his schoolteacher father had been knifed to death outside his school gate ,must have touched every heart.Lucien went on to say that without his father he couldn't see the stars in the sky.When those whom we love depart from us , we cannot see the stars for a while . But Lucien , the stars are still there, and one day, when you are older and your tears have gone , you will see them again. And in a strange way, I expect that you will find your father is there too , in you mind and in your heart .I find that my parents , long dead now , still figure in many of my dreams and that I think of them perhaps more than I ever did when they were alive . I still live to please them and I'm still surprised by their reactions.I remember that when I became a professor, I was so proud,or rather so pleased with myself ,that I couldn't wait to cable my parents . The reply was a long time in coming , but when it did , all Mother said was\"I hope this means that now you will have more time for the children!\" I haven't forgotten .The values of my parents still live on . It makes me pause and think about how I will live on in the hearts and minds of my children and of those for whom I care .Would I have been as ready as Philip Lawrence have been to face the aggressors , and to lay down my life for those in my care ? How many people would want me back for Christmas ? It's a serious thought , one to give me pause . I pray silently , something , in the dead of night , that ancient cry of a poet \" _ ), and my darling form the power of the dog .\"Yet I know that death comes to us all , and sometimes comes suddenly. We must therefore plan not to live forever , but live as if we will die tomorrow. We live on, I'm sure, in the lives of those we loved , and therefore we ought to have to care for what they will remember and what they will treasure . If more parents knew this in their hearts to be true...\n****\n[A]:", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Question: In the author's opinion ,the value of a person's life is _ .Options:A to have a high sense of duty to the whole society.B to leave behind a precious memory to the people relatedC to care what others will remember and treasureD to share happiness and sadness with his familyAnswer:A", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "IN: What happens next?\n\nHow to make rhubarb butter \nWash the rhubarb thoroughly. \nSlice off the broad green leaves and the ends of the stalks. Place the rhubarb stalks in a colander or grip a bunch loosely in one hand and run them under a stream of cool water.\n\nOPTIONS:\n- After rinsing and drying them, cut off the leaves and half of the stalk with a sharp knife. For a rustic sweet rhubarb butter, you can skip the cutting and chopping for a mature recipe.\n- Scrub off any visible dirt and remove damaged or discolored spots with a paring knife. Fresh rhubarb can be found seasonally (late spring to early summer) at most supermarkets and specialty food stores.\n- Sprinkle in some seeds and store them away from direct sunlight. Combine the butter and sugar in a small bowl.\n- You must also wash each stalk individually to remove all traces of rhubarb. Wash the rhubarb stalks.\n\nOUT: Scrub off any visible dirt and remove damaged or discolored spots with a paring knife. Fresh rhubarb can be found seasonally (late spring to early summer) at most supermarkets and specialty food stores.\n\nProblem: How does the next paragraph end?\n\nHow to convert from binary to decimal \nWrite down the binary number and list the powers of 2 from right to left. \nLet's say we want to convert the binary number 10011011 to decimal. First, write it down.\n\nOPTIONS:\n- It's good to quickly and accurately shift depending on if you're converting with binary or decimal. If this is the case, write down the binary number in white.\n- Then, write down the powers of two from right to left. Start at 2, evaluating it as \" 1 \".\n- Later, you can write down the powers of 1 without moving on to the next step. Next, write down the mode method of converting from binary to decimal.\n- Imagine you copied the binary number into a column and left it unchanged. Put the original number in the column and start writing down the powers of 2.\nA: Then, write down the powers of two from right to left. Start at 2, evaluating it as \" 1 \".\n\nIN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:\nThey finally get momentum and the kids go sliding down the long, wide and snowy hill, and various clips of other people are also shown riding down the hill. a woman\nOPTIONS:\n- wraps a book in chalk paper and holds it in her hand and begins to apply it and then decorates the ends with a piece of pink ribbon and other red ribbon.\n- is then shown on the screen and she's with other carters and they all end up down the snowy hill.\n- is walking with a baby in a stroller and starts swinging a baby in the stroller.\n- is shown sitting on a tube and looks like the camera is handed to her and the view changes from her point of view and shows her point going down the hill and anything she looks at.\n\nOUT: is shown sitting on a tube and looks like the camera is handed to her and the view changes from her point of view and shows her point going down the hill and anything she looks at.\n\nQuestion:\nMulti-choice problem: Continue writing the next sentence for the following:\n\nA woman is dancing on a hardwood floor holding a baton. she\n\nOPTIONS:\n- does a belly dance routine on the floor.\n- starts twirling the baton.\n- is twirling around and back flipping on the floor.\n- spins around and throws it across the room.\n****\nAnswer:\nstarts twirling the baton.\n\nProblem: What happens next in this paragraph?\n\nHow to use meditation to treat ptsd \nChoose the best time of day to meditate. \nTo get the most out of the meditation experience, you should practice transcendental meditation twice a day. \nThe first time should be first thing in the morning.\nOPTIONS:\n- Meditating in the morning allows you to clear away any negative feelings you may have encountered through the nightmares or restless sleep common to many sufferers of ptsd. It cleans the slate for the rest of the day, allowing you to begin a new day with reduced stress levels.\n- The second time should be the day after that. Your peak meditation time should be between the hours of 10:00 and noon.\n- The next time you meditate, you will want to meditate every one to two hours, for daytime or afternoon meditation. You will probably have to do this multiple times throughout the day to see results.\n- The second is right after school and when your mind is rested and rested. Try to meditate two days before the start of the week, between 4 pm and 4 pm.\nA: Meditating in the morning allows you to clear away any negative feelings you may have encountered through the nightmares or restless sleep common to many sufferers of ptsd. It cleans the slate for the rest of the day, allowing you to begin a new day with reduced stress levels.\n\nHow to improve problem solving skills \nDefine the problem clearly. \nThis is an outwardly simple but vital step. If you don't properly understand the problem, your solutions may be ineffective or fail entirely.\n\nOPTIONS:\n- Give the problem a clear, defined, and challenging label so that the challenging factor can be dealt with quicker and easier. For example, maybe you are looking at the size of the animal that you want to keep.\n- There are many students in the social sciences world who struggle to understand the concept of problem solving. Understand the problem and clearly define it to the best of your ability.\n- To define the problem you will have to ask questions and look at different angles. For example, is there one problem or actually several? Can you restate the problem in your own words? By spending time with the problem you will better understand it and be equipped to generate solutions.\n- You should be able to define it by looking at it from the other side of the window. Does your problem have three parts? Make sure to make the answer clear and easy to understand.\n\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "To define the problem you will have to ask questions and look at different angles. For example, is there one problem or actually several? Can you restate the problem in your own words? By spending time with the problem you will better understand it and be equipped to generate solutions.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Although Americans are well known for getting down to business, Indians working in overseas teams, MNCs, and BPOs should know the importance of small talk. While Indians have a true interest in talking to Americans and getting to know them, they also hesitate to do so for some reasons. Americans engage in less personal small talk than Indians. And the topics and questions used in English vary widely based on language differences and cultural differences. Here are three things to keep in mind while you are trying to make small talk with your American clients and colleagues. Amencans love to ask about, and then complain about the weather. They may talk about how the weather prevented them from having fun or how the weather supported their outdoor events. You can talk about the weather with them to begin a conversation. While talking, they always try to follow up on their answer by asking another open-ended question or make a statement, such as \"Wow, that sounds like fun ! \" or \"You went to St. Louis. In which state is that?\" Be creative in your questions. Feel free to ask one or two, but not very personal ones about relations. Stick to the facts or events that were already referred to. Sometimes, some words used in India will totally confuse an American. For example, Americans use the word \"weekend\" instead of \"holiday\" for Saturdays and Sundays ( non-working days) , and use the word \" vacation\" or \" days off\" instead of \" out-of-station\" . Always be interested, optimistic and happy. Talk with a smile! Vary the sound of your voice. Do not sound like a computer. If you are unsure how you sound, a good tip is to record yourself and listen to it later. Doing this helps you know how your voice sounds, and if you don't sound as you want to be heard, it may be time to work on _ your voice. Question: For Indians, having small talk with American colleagues is _ . Options: A: boring B: useless C: important D: interesting\nC\n------\nRead the article and select the best answer. Article: As we know, the concept of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games is \"Green Olympics, High-tech Olympics and People's Olympics.\" _ . Among them \"Green Olympics\" embraces the essence of the 3000-year long Chinese philosophy, namely harmony and unity of nature and human existence. On the World Environment Day in 2003, Beijing Organizing Committee for the 2008 Olympic Game began the Green Office Project. _ . On September 24, 2005, the logo of the Green Olympics was shown at the Beijing Young Palace. _ . It consists of the crown of a tree and the shape of a human being that are used to create the form of a large tree reaching the sky. The image represents harmony and unity between human beings and nature. Just like swinging color1ed strips that surround and cross each other, the green lines form a crown of tree and recall flowers in full bloom, expressing the sustainable development of environment protection. Question: Let's participate in green actions, such as beautifying the environment , protecting the environment and saving resources. _ . Options: A: No matter when it is , we need green space. B: This concept includes three themes. C: Let's carry the theme of Green Olympics through to the end. D: The logo uses a form of the traditional handwriting. E. The Beijing Olympic Games is a testimony of the fact that the world has its trust rested upon China. F. It covers such areas as saving energy and water, trash classification, and use of office equipment, paper recycling, paperless office work and the environmentally friendly behaviors of staff. G. The Beijing Olympic Games is a great success.\nB\n------\nRead the article and select the best answer. Article: Searching the Internet may help middle-aged and older adults keep their memories sharp,US researchers said. Researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles ,studied people doing web searches by recording their brain activity. \"What we saw was people who had Internet experience used more of their brain during the search,\"Dr.Gary Small, a UCLA expert on aging, said,\"This suggests that just searching on the Internet may train the brain and that it may keep it active and healthy.\" \"This is the first time anyone has simulated an Internet search task while scanning the brain,\"Small said. His team studied 24 normal volunteers between the ages of 55 and 76. Half were experienced at searching the Internet and the other half had no web experience. However, the two groups were similar in age, gender and education. Both groups were asked to do Internet searches and book reading tasks while their brain activity was monitored. \"We found that in the book reading task, the visual cortex-- the part of the brain that controls reading and language -- was activated,\"Small said,\"In doing the Internet search task, there was much greater activity, but only in the Internet-savvy group.\" He said it appears that people who are familiar with the Internet can engage in much deeper level of brain activity. Activities that keep the brain engaged can preserve brain health and thinking ability. Small thinks learning to do Internet searches may be one of those activities. Question: The two volunteer groups were _ . Options: A: similar in education B: of the same age C: good at the computer D: book lovers\nA\n------\nRead the article and select the best answer. Article: Michelle was a student at University of California, Los Angeles. She is here to tell us how she feels about the city. What were the best things about Los Angeles? One of my favorite things about Los Angeles is the weather. I hate the cold and it never really gets that cold there. Plus, most of the time it's usually sunny, which is good because I love going to the beach during the summer. There's so much to do at the beach, but my favorite thing in L.A. was having a picnic on the sand with my friends. What were the worst things about being there? I disliked having to drive everywhere to get around because the city is so spread out. Los Angeles has a lot of traffic and sometimes it takes a long time to get somewhere close by just because the streets are so crowded. Also, a lot of people complain about the pollution. Did you have any problems there? Just the normal problems of living in any city, like watching out for pickpockets . Some people think Los Angeles has a lot of crime, but I think it's as safe as any other city. Also, many people think driving is difficult because there is a lot of traffic and road rage , but it just takes a little practice and a lot of patience. What are the people like in Los Angeles? There are all types of people in Los Angeles since the city is pretty diverse. For the most part, though, most of the people are friendly, calm and relaxed. Some people say that everyone in Los Angeles is beautiful, but I think that's just a stereotype . Would you go back to Los Angeles? Certainly. Los Angeles is one of my favorite cities in the world. I love the fact that it has all the nightlife and shopping of a big city, but also has access to beaches, parks, mountains and other places you can't usually find in large cities. Between the weather and the beaches and all the fun things to do, it's a great place to be. Question: We can learn from the text that Michelle _ . Options: A: hates the heavy traffic in Los Angeles B: dislikes the cold weather in Los Angeles C: thinks Los Angeles is small and crowded D: enjoys driving everywhere in Los Angeles\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A\n------", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Q: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Health insurance is a great concern to Americans now. It's likely that many Americans lack health insurance with the economy having no sign of picking up. The National Academy of Sciences reported Thursday. \"Unless health insurance is made more affordable, the number of uninsured Americans is likely to continue growing over time,\" said Mary Sue Coleman, co-chairwoman of the committee that wrote the report. The report is the first six planned by the institute of Medicine over two years. The series is planned to find out who lacks health insurance and why, and determine what the consequences are and provide the groundwork for debate on how to correct the problem. The institute is part of the academy, a private organization supported by Congress to advise the government of scientific matters. This first report seeks to draw a picture of the millions who lack insurance. It does not offer any recommendations. \"Much of what Americans think they know about the uninsured is wrong,\" said Dr. Arthur Kellermann, a public health professor at Emory University Schools of Medicine in Atlanta, who also worked on the report. The Census Bureau reported last month that 38.7 million Americans went without coverage for all of 2000, compared with 39.3 million the year before, thanks to the booming economy. Experts say the trend is likely to reverse this year, given that the economy was slowing even before the Sep. 11 terrorist attacks. \"Unfortunately, the recent economic slowdown might have reversed the modest gains in coverage for shorter periods.\" The report said that with insurance costs rising, more employers and individuals may conclude they are unable to afford coverage. Premium increases were often absorbed by employers in the strong economy of the 1990s, but that may not continue as the economy softens, the report said. The panel found that about 13.6 million of the uninsured work for employers that do not offer health insurance. Individually purchased coverage may be prohibitively costly. Question: The chief objective of the first of the six reports is to _ . - explain why certain groups of people lack health insurance - find out who lack health insurance - determine the consequences from the lack of health insurance - provide suggestions to address the health insurance issue\nA: find out who lack health insurance\n\n\nQ: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Traveling can be a way to gain life experiences,especially during Spring Break--a week long school vacation in the United States. But what if you're a student and don't have enough money for a trip?Don't worry. Here are some useful suggestions. Save:This probably is the most important preparation for traveling. Cut expenses to fatten your wallet so you'll have more choices about where to go and how to get there. Plan ahead:Don't wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Tickets may cost more when bought on short notice. Giving yourself several months to get ready can mean security and savings. Do your homework:No matter where you go,research the places you will visit. Decide what to see. Travel books will provide information on the cheapest hotels and restaurants. Plan sensibly:Write down what you expect to spend for food and hotels. Stick to your plan or you may not have enough money to cover everything. Travel in groups:Find someone who is interested in visiting the same places. By traveling with others you can share costs and experiences. Work as you go:Need more money to support your trip?Look for work in the places you visit. Go off the beaten path:Tourist cities may be expensive. You may want to rethink your trip and go to a lesserknown area. Smaller towns can have many interesting activities and sights. Pack necessary things:The most important things to take are not always clothes. Remember medicine in case you get sick and snacks in case you cannot find a cheap restaurant. Use the Internet:The net can help to save money. Some useful websites include _ . By planning sensibly,even students can enjoy the travel. Your travel experiences will be remembered for a lifetime. Question: Before your trip,the first thing you should do is _ . - to make a plan of the route - to get information from the Internet - to save money by spending less - to buy tickets in advance\nA: to save money by spending less\n\n\nQ: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Lomography was first officially introduced to China when the Lomography World Congress was held in Beijing in July, 2004. The Lomography World Congress is the greatest annual event of the Lomographic Society. It has been held in Madrid, New York, Tokyo, Cologne and Vienna, etc. The 2004's _ took place in Beijing and ran a full week. The first non-official affair of Chinese Lomographers was held in August, 2005 and it attracted much attention. A lot of energetic young people got together under the banner of \"I Loma you\" which was the slogan of this big party. In China Lomo is more of a symbol of fashion and youth, and most of the Lomographers are stylish young people who work with or study art. The organizer told the editor that the oldest Lomographer who came here is in his forties while the youngest one is about nine years old, but most of the people who are into Lomo are about 20 years old. In China the concept of Lomography is not only about Lomographyer taking photos with Lomo camera, but also a kind of spirit. \"I think, generally, the Lomo spirit is everyone trying to love one's own life and discover the beauty of everyday life,\" the organizer said, \"what I think more important is the idea of freedom and creativity. The 10 th Golden Rule is 'don't worry about any rules', I think it introduces to us a concept: It's you who make the rules and it's you who break the rules. So free your mind and let your creativity work, and your life will be fantastic.\" Question: In China the concept of Lomo is _ . - to search for the beauty of life - to take photos with Lomo camera and a kind of spirit - to make your life wonderful and amazing - to free your mind and break rules\nA: to take photos with Lomo camera and a kind of spirit\n\n\nQ: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Loved and hated, but never boring. That is what people say of American writer Norman Mailer, who died late last year at the age of 84. He was the author of some of the greatest books of the 20th century. But Mailer will be remembered as much for his personality as for his writing. He was rude and bad-tempered. He violently attacked other authors and even wounded one of his six wives. However, this never stopped Mailer from being successful. People always wanted to read his books. His provocative writing style and willingness to deal with difficult subjects made his books bestsellers. \"He was willing to take risks with just about everything,\" says the author Gore Vidal. \"He had a radical imagination, a way of approaching subjects that was never boring.\" In a career that lasted six decades, Mailer wrote about a wide variety of subjects from history and politics to sport and celebrities. But he was most famous for writing novels and he twice won the Pulitzer Prize. His best book was The Naked and the Dead, a story about the tensions between American soldiers fighting Japan in World War II. Drawn on his own experiences as a soldier, it is a study of men at war examining their cruelty and bravery. Mailer's brilliance as an author was his ability to capture human behavior. He did so through interesting characters, realistic dialogue and rich descriptions. The author William F. Buckley said, \"He created the most beautiful metaphors in the English.\" Mailer leaves behind more than 40 books as his literary legacy . However, he never achieved his life's goal. He wanted to write what he called the \"big one\", the greatest novel ever written about America. Well, at least it wasn't for a lack of trying. Question: By saying \"Mailer will be remembered as much for his personality as for his writing\", the author means that_. - People will remember Mailer because he has a great personality - Mailer's personality is as impressing as his writing - People like his writing better - Mailer included many personalities in his writing\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A: Mailer's personality is as impressing as his writing", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: A science fiction flying car looks like a normal car, but it is an aircraft that anybody can fly directly from any place to another without using roads or runways. Science fiction writers have written about flying cars for a long time. But now flying cars will soon fly out of the world of science fiction into our real world. And the dream of the science fiction writers will soon come true. The first-known sky car is the FSC-1. The FSC-1 looks like an expensive sports car. You can drive the FSC-1 on the road like a normal car. If you touch a button, its wings and propeller fold out and then it can take off, fly and land as an airplane. The owners of the FSC-1 can choose if they want to drive or fly. Another flying car or sky car is the Moller Skycar M400. Although you can't drive it on the roads, it is small and easy to fly and can take off and land like a helicopter . Urban Aeronautics' X-Hawk is another type of sky car. It is expected to be available for about $3 million. Just like any new technology, flying cars have taken a long time to be developed. But some experts think the technology is far from what people imagine when they are sitting in traffic. It still needs to be improved. Question: _ kinds of flying cars are mentioned in the passage. - Two - Three - Four - Five\nTwo\n\n(Question)\nRead the following article and select the best answer. Article: One evening Mr. Green is driving his car in the country and looking for a small hotel. When he sees an old man on the side of the road, Mr. Green stops his car and says to the old man, 'I want to go to the Sun Hotel. Do you know how to get there?' 'Yes, of course,' the old man answers, 'I will show you the way. Please let me sit in your car. I can go with you and tell you where to turn.' He gets in Mr. Green's car. They drive about twelve miles . When they come to a small house, the old man says, 'Stop here.' Mr. Green stops his car and says, 'But this isn't a hotel.' 'No,' the old man answers. 'This is my house. Thank you very much for driving me home. And I'll show you the way to the Sun Hotel. Turn around and go back nine miles. Then you will get to the hotel.' Question: Mr. Green asks _ how to get to the Sun Hotel. - a young man - an old woman - a child - an old man\n(Answer)\nan old man\n\nQues: Read the following article and select the best answer. Article: Dear Dr. Know I am unhappy these days. I am a student in Grade 3 of a middle school. I want to be a policewoman in the future . But my mother doesn't like the job. She always says it is too dangerous for a girl to work as a policewoman. She thinks girls should work in the office. She hopes that I can work as a doctor. But I really dislike being a doctor. It's terrible for me to work in the hospital. When I talk with her about it, she is often angry. She always thinks she is right. I don't know what to do. Can you help me? Nancy, Chongqing Question: Which of the following is TRUE? - Nancy's mother is right. - Nancy needs Dr. Know's help. - Nancy thinks it's terrible to be a policewoman. - Nancy's mother likes to talk with Nancy about the job.\nAns: Nancy needs Dr. Know's help.\n\n(Q).\nRead the following article and select the best answer. Article: Su Su is a 16-year-old Beijinger. She studies at the High School Affiliated to Renmin University. She has just published her first book, The Enigma of the Universe (<<>> ). The Enigma of the Universe tells a story of a girl called April. One day she meets an alien boy named Kaka. Kaka takes April on a journey into the universe. Later April finds out a big secret about Kaka... What's special about this book? It's a book written in both Chinese and English. Su wrote the book when she was 14 years old. She was influenced by the book Sophie's World (<<>> ) and the movie The Truman Show (<<>> ). Sophie is a girl who is interested in philosophy . Truman's life is run by television. These stories gave Su an idea for her own book. She decided to write it in English. \"My English teacher asked us to write something,\" says Su. \"I thought I'd write about my idea.\" Su spent a whole summer vacation writing the story. \"Sometimes I had to stop because I couldn't find the right words,\" says Su. \"I used the dictionary all the time.\" After finishing the English novel, Su had another idea. She decided to translate it into Chinese. The job took her just a few days. \"It was easy because Chinese is my native language ,\" she says. Su says her story is \"a mixture of philosophy and detective story and science fiction\". \"My classmates and I have turned it into a DV play,\" says Su. \"I wrote the play and I played April. We will show it in our school soon!\" Question: In Which language did Su Su write this book? - Chinese - English - French - Both Chinese and English\n(A).\nBoth Chinese and English\n\nRead the following article and select the best answer. Article: To write a great news story , you have to make sure it is correct , relevant and fresh.. For a start, all the information in a story must be correct. Not only the spelling and grammar, but also the facts. Any mistakes that appear in a story can get a newspaper into big trouble. For example, if a newspaper said that Yang Liwei was the first man to go into space, it would be wrong. He wasn't the first. The newspaper would probably lose lots of readers because of that mistake. A news story is not only correct ,but also relevant to its readers . People are mostly interested in news that happens near to them . That is why you care more about what happens at your school that at American schools. It is also why newspapers in Beijing don 't talk about much news in Shanghai or Hong Kong. Finally, news must always be fresh . When you pick up your evening newspaper, you want to read about news that happens that day. You don't want to read about news from last week ! So, now you know what makes a good news story . Have a good look at our newspaper and see if it is full of good news .you can try writing a news story for our newspaper like a real reporter. Question: According to the writer, newspaper in Zhejiang should talk much about news in _ - Zhejiang - Hong Kong. - Shanghai. - Beijing.\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Zhejiang", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Read the article and select the best answer. Article: After helping Barack Obama sweep to victory in the US election, the president-elects motto of \"change\" was Friday declared character of the year by a monk at one of Japan's most respected temples. Using a calligraphy brush to write the single character on a wooden platform as tourists looked on, Seihan Mori, chief monk at Kiyomizu temple in the ancient capital of Kyoto, declared \"change\" to be Japan's character of the year. The event was hosted by a Kyoto-based group that promotes the use of \"kanji,\" the Chinese characters used in the Japanese language. The public sent in 111,200 nominations for the kanji of the year. Of those, a majority 5.42 percent approved of \"change,\" followed by \"gold,\" suggesting the Beijing Olympics, and \"fall\" to show the global market decre.ase. \"I think it is an expression of the Japanese peoples wishes to see political, economic and societal changes, as they were impressed by Mr. Obama's message of change,\" Mori said. He added that climate change also drew people attention to the significance of \"change\". The Japan Kanji Aptitude Testing Foundation(JKATF) has been conducting a poll on the year's kanii each year since 1995. Last year's top choice was 'Nise' (fake). Question: The aim of the event is to _ . Options: A: popularize standard Chinese B: promote the use of \"kanji\" C: practice Chinese handwriting D: strengthen the relationship between China and Japan\nB\n(Question)\nRead the article and select the best answer. Article: Request a teacher training workshop or school visit If you are interested in discovering new ways to supplement the materials you use in the classroom through the use of a daily newspaper, our Youth Outreach Specialist can come to your school and show you how to incorporate(... )the news into your curriculum. Armed with your newspapers and experience, she can conduct an activity with your class, making it fun and easy for you to bring real-world learning into your classroom. The Outreach Specialist is also available to run workshops with staff who are also looking for new ideas on how to use the newspaper as a learning tool. Please send us an e-mail at ghiten@seattletimes.com or give us a call at 206/652-6290. Once we have received your request, we will confirm the date, time, place and activity with you. Your request will be honored of a first-come, first-served basis. These services are FREE for current Newspapers In Education (NIE) subscribers . We recently visited Ridgecrest Elementary and conducted a class workshop. An overview of our time in the classroom, and our in-class lesson, can be read online. Schedule a tour Follow a newspaper from start to finish ... and get your copy that has just recently been printed. See how robots move giant paper rolls, how the press is \"prepared\" for printing and much more. Tours of our North Creek production facility in Bothell are offered Thursdays throughout the school year at either 10 am, 11 am or 4 pm. The tour lasts one hour. To make reservations contact: Kate Palmer 425/489-7000 kpalmer(r) seattletimes.com North Creek Facility is located at: prefix = st1 /19200 120th Avenue NE, Bothell. WA 98011-9506 Question: People who send an e-mail at ghiten@seattletimes.com earliest may _ . Options: A: be offered Newspapers In Education free B: be offered latest reading materials free C: become a good organizer in the classroom D: get the earliest service offered by the advertiser\n(Answer)\nD\nQues: Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Not long ago, people could only buy organic food in small shops. Today it is common in most major supermarkets. The reason for the increase is that more and more people are demanding food grown without chemicals. Since the 1990s, organic farm production has gone up 20 percent every year. This pattern is expected to continue around the globe. Australia leads the world in land used for organic agriculture. It has four times as much land devoted to organic farming as all of Asia. However, most of the land is not very fertile, and it only produces a modest amount of food. Argentina is a distant second, followed by Brazil, the United States and China. In Africa, only a very small amount of land is registered for organic farming. That does not mean Africa relies on chemicals. In fact, many farmers do not use chemicals because they cannot afford them. Yet there are no programs for these farmers to prove they do not use chemicals. Without these programs their food can never be approved organic. India has had the most dramatic recent increase in organic farming. Like many other countries, India sees continual growth in organic food sales around the world. This, of course, leads to growth in profits. Sales of organic food were more than doubled from 2000 to 2005. Like India, many countries are trying to increase commercial organic farming to get a share of the sales. This has led to criticism. Some people believe that organic farming should not just be about making money. They think the goal is to help the environment. Others say organic farming will not continue if it is not profitable. They say that people should be able to make money while providing food that is healthy to mankind. Question: From the passage, it can be said that _ . Options: A: India uses the least land to farm organically B: the US is the fourth largest organic farming country C: Brazil uses less land to farm organically than China D: China and India have the same amount of organic farmland\nAns: B\nRead the article and select the best answer. Article: Just as some people think that certain numbers are lucky or unlucky, others believe that we can use numbers to understand our personalities, or predict what will happen to us in the future. Numerology is a way of using numbers to describe a person's character, and to make predictions about future life events. Numerologists use the numbers 1-9, 11 and 22 -- also known as the \"master\" numbers -- to help a person understand his or her personality, life goals, and destiny. Numerologists consider yourLife Path number to be the most significant because this number describes your character. To find this number, add together all the numbers in your date of birth. For example, a person born on April 25, 1985 would add the month (4), to the numbers of the date (2+5), plus the numbers of the birth year (1+9+8+5). In this case the total is 34, so this person's life path number is 7(3+4). Numerologists believe that people with this number are peaceful and affectionate but can also be very reserved. Your Expression numberdescribes your talents and predicts how you should use these to fulfill your destiny in life. Numerologists assign a number between 1 and 9 to each of the letters in your name. These numbers are then added together in the same way as before to find your Expression number. Numerologists can also do calculations to predict when the most challenging periods of your life will be. Numerologists also believe that the day a person is born is important. Each day of the month has a character description. People born on the fourth are said to be responsible, honest, and stubborn. People born on the fifteenth have very strong attachments to family and home. Those who celebrate their birthday on the thirtieth are artistic, creative, and imaginative, and often make good writers. If we calculate the numerical value of our name and birth date, numerologists believe that we can learn more about our personalities. They also believe that we can predict our destinies, how our lives will progress, and what challenges we may... Question: According to the passage, numerologists believe that _ . Options: A: Life Path number can be used to predict a person's most challenging life periods B: Expression number is the most meaningful for people to learn a person's character C: numbers can help people better understand themselves D: numbers can be used to change a person's future\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "input: OPTIONS:\n- They left McDonald's.\n- They shared the food.\n- They began to look for seats.\n- They began to order another one. Now, answer this question: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: A little old man and his wife walked slowly into McDonald's on a cold winter evening. They took a table near the back wall, and then the little old man walked to the cash register to order. After a while he got the food back and they began to open it. There was one hamburger, some French fries and one drink. The little old man carefully cut the hamburger in half and divided the French fries in two piles. Then he neatly put the half of the food in front of his wife. He took a sip of the drink and his wife _ . \"how poor the old people are!\" the people around them thought. As the man began to eat his hamburger and his French fries, his wife sat there watching him and took turns to drink. A young man came over and offered to buy another meal for them. But they refused politely and said that they got used to sharing everything. Then a young lady asked a question of the little old lady. \" Madam, why aren't you eating? You said that you share everything, then what are you waiting for?\" She answered, \"The teeth.\" Question: What did they do after they opened the food? Answer:\nA:\noutput: They shared the food.\n\nRead the following article and answer the question. Article: Many people love going on a trip by plane , but an airport is usually far from the city . You have to arrive there and wait for hours for the plane to take off and it is often late . You can't open the window .You can't choose the food .Planes are fast ,but it takes hours to get out of the airport and into the city . I like travelling by train .I think trains are safe . Train stations are usually in cities . when you are late for a train , you can catch another one . You can walk around in the train and open the windows . You can see many interesing things on your way . I know it takes a little more time . I also like cars . You can start your trip when you want to . and you don't need to get to a station . You can carry many things with you too . But sometimes there are many cars on the road . Question: What is the disadvantge of the car ? Answer:\n\nOPTIONS:\n- You needn't go to the station .\n- You can start your trip when you want to .\n- There are too many cars on the road .\n- You can see many interesting things .\n\nAnswer: There are too many cars on the road .\n\nProblem: OPTIONS:\n- they enjoy drinking a nice cup of tea\n- there is a lot of tea\n- they talk much about a nice cup of tea\n- there is a talk while drinking tea\nQ: Read the following article and answer the question. Article: There is a saying that the British like a nice cup of tea in the morning and a nice cup of tea at night. And at half past seven, their idea of heaven is a nice cup of tea. They like a nice cup of tea with their dinner and a nice cup of tea time, and before they go to bed, there is a lot to be said about a nice cup of tea! Sometime it seems that no one likes tea as much as the British does. But in fact, tea is liked in countries around the world. In China and Japan tea was first used as a medicine, many years later, people there drank tea as a beverage . People in the world like to drink different kinds of tea -- green, black or red as some people call it. It is served in different ways. But they all know that drinking tea is good for one's health. Question: The sentence \"there is a lot to be said about a nice cup of tea\" means _ . Answer:\nAnswer: they talk much about a nice cup of tea\n\nProblem:OPTIONS:\n- Mary\n- Mary's father\n- Mary's mother\n- Mary's friend\n\nRead the following article and answer the question. Article: Dear Mary, I must go to see your grandparents now.I prepare these things for you.Your dictionary is in the bookcase.Your schoolbag is on the sofa.Your pencil box,notebooks and your school card are in the schoolbag.Your jacket is on the chair.Don't _ your watch.It's on the desk. Love you. Mom Question: Who writes the note ? Answer:\n****\nA: Mary's mother\n\nRead the following article and answer the question. Article: I Don't Have to Be Like Them All students have to face their own problems when they are growing up. You may not think that having a good family is a problem. But for me , it was. I had to face the problem of being the youngest of the Smith girls. We live in a small town in Pennsylvania, US. There are three girls in the Smith family, Amanda, Theresa and me . People often say things to me , like \" Oh, the three of you , you're such nice girls. Your sisters are so pretty and so thin! You're really nothing like them . \" That made me sad. At school , all of my teachers had taught my sisters . On the first day of school , they said , \"Oh , the youngest of the three! I hope you're just like your sisters. They're such wonderful students.\" People always compared me with my sisters . So I couldn't help comparing myself with them , too. Theresa was smarter , Amanda was prettier . I began to work hard to be more like them . What my sisters did , I did , too. At last , I became drum major of our school 's marching band . Both Amanda and Theresa had been drum majors . I became editor of the school's newspaper . Theresa had been the editor two years before. But last year, Amanda went to college , and Theresa went to high school . Now I'm by myself at junior high . Everyone knows me , because I'm the drum major and the newspaper's editor . Now I don't feel like a Smith girl any more , I feel like myself . I'm proud of doing all of the same great things that my sisters did . But the best thing I did was to learn to stop comparing myself with them . Question: From the passage ,what does the author probably tel l us? Answer:\nOPTIONS:\n- To be yourself.\n- Stop working hard.\n- Learn from the older.\n- Do what others say.\n\nAnswer:", "role": "user" }, { "content": "To be yourself.", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Article: When you are not happy, there are six ways to make you happy or feel good about yourself. (1) Look in the mirror and say to yourself, \"I'm a special person and there's no one in the world like me. I can do anything!\" It really works! (2) Do something nice for someone. Helping others always makes you feel good. (3) Smile! Be friendly to people around you. Look for the good things in your friends and family. (4) Learn something new! Do you always want to learn how to swim? Go for it! (5) Read and start a diary . Turn offthe TV and let your imagination fly! If you have any ideas or dreams, write them down! (6) Stay with your family. We all need our family time. Talk with your mum and dad or maybe even your cousin. Question: What should you do if you have any ideas or dreams according to the passage? Yes or no, is the answer \"Write them down.\"?\nYes\n\n(Question)\nArticle: Most middle school students find it boring to learn English. But students in Yat Sen middle school in New York, US, don't think so. Why? Because they are in the school of One Program, which asks students to work on their own or in small groups on computers to have math lessons. \"The program gives the students a new learning style. No traditional classroom can compare with it. We give each lesson according to the students' interest and their strong and weak points,\" said JoelI. Klein, the school's head teacher, \"we're looking for a new way that interest students children.\" Students enjoy these math lessons, especially lessons with video games. They must find out the answers to math problems to get through the game. One such game is Dimension M. As students move through mazes with their keyboards, some questions come up. Caleb Deng had to answer the question: What is 5+ (6x3)? He _ on paper quickly because there was just a minute left to play. \" I was right,\" said Deng, 14, as he ended the game with a high score . \"this really makes math lessons more exciting, since we are fighting to learn better.\" Question: Which is NOT true of the program? Yes or no, is the answer \"It is boring to most students.\"?\n(Answer)\nNo\n\nQues: Article: The teacher invited a little boy's mother to attend his elementary school's first parents' meeting. His mother said she would go but the boy was disappointed. This would be the first time that his classmates and teacher met his mother and he was embarrassed by her appearance. Although she was a beautiful woman, there was a severe scar that covered nearly the whole right side of her face. The boy never wanted to talk about why or how she got the scar. At the meeting, the people were impressed by the kindness of his mother, but the little boy was still embarrassed and hid himself from everyone. However, he heard a conversation between his mother and his teacher. \"How did you get the scar on your face?\" the teacher asked. The mother replied, \" When my son was a baby, the room he was in caught fire. Everyone was too afraid to go in because the fire was out of control, but I rushed in at once. As I was running towards his crib , I saw a beam coming down and I placed myself over him trying to protect him. I was knocked down. But fortunately, a fireman came in and saved both of us. \" She touched the burned side of her face. \" This scar will be _ , but until today, I have never regretted doing what I did. \" At this point, the little boy came out running towards his mother with tears in his eyes. He hugged her and felt the love of his mother. ,. Question: What can be the best title for the passage? Yes or no, is the answer \"Mother's love\"?\nAns: No\n\n(Q).\nArticle: From the time we were babies we have been taught manners. We are taught how to hold a knife and fork and not to talk with our mouths full. We are taught how to shake hands and when to stand and when to sit and the way to introduce people. Sometimes good manners in one place are very bad manners somewhere else. Almost everywhere eating together means that people are very friendly to each other. But in parts of Polynesia it is bad manners to be seen eating beside each other. So they politely turn their backs to each other when they are taking food. Some East Africans spit four times as a kind of blessing .They do it to show that they want a sick person to get well,or to bless a new-born baby. In most other places,spitting means something completely different. It usually shows an unhealthy habit. In many countries,it may mean that you hate someone. When we go to visit someone we say \" Hello!\" Or \" How are you ? \" or things like that. But if you are visiting an East African village , everyone will be very careful not to pay attention to you, The polite thing there will be for you to go quietly,without speaking to anyone, and sit beside your friend. You should wait until he has finished what he is doing and then he will begin talking to you. In a village in Arab , a visitor will walk behind all the tents until he gets to the one he wants to visit. If he passes in front , he will be invited into each tent and asked to eat. It is rude to refuse. Question: From this passage we know _ . Yes or no, is the answer \"it's good manners not to talk with our mouths full\"?\n(A).\nYes\n\nQues:Article: One day, a teacher was giving a speech to his students. He held up a glass of water and asked the class, \"How heavy do you think this glass of water is?\" The students' answers ranged from 20 g to 500 g. \"It does not matter on the weight itself. It depends on how long you hold it. If I hold it for a minute, it is OK. If I hold it for an hour, I will have an ache in my right arm. If I hold it for a day, you will have to call an ambulance . It is exactly the same weight, but the longer I hold it, the heavier it becomes. \" If we carry our burdens all the time, sooner or later, we will not be able to carry on, the burden becoming increasingly heavier. \" \"What you have to do is to put the glass down, rest for a while before holding it up again. \" We have to put down the burden sometimes, so that we can be refreshed and are able to carry on. So before you return home from work tonight, put the burden of work down. Don't carry it back home. You can pick it up tomorrow. Whatever burdens you are having now on your shoulders, let it down for a moment if you can. Question: The teacher brought a glass of water to the class because_. Yes or no, is the answer \"it was a good example\"?\n\nAns:No\n\nQues:Article: I' m Eric. Welcome to our classroom. You can see a nice classroom. A blackboard is on the wall. A map of China and a map of the world are on the wall, too. The map of China is old. But the map of the world is new. There is a teacher's desk. An eraser and a ruler are on it. There are two doors in the wall. Some brooms and a football are behind the door. Fifty desks and chairs are in our classroom. They are our desks and chairs. That is a bookcase. And some books are in it. The students can read them after class but can't _ any of them out. Some flowers are near the window. They are red. We like our classroom. We like our class, too. Question: Where is the eraser? Yes or no, is the answer \"On the teacher's desk.\"?\n\nAns:", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Please answer this: Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: Every country has its heroes. The heroes are the people the nation and especially the young people admire. If you get a list of the heroes of a nation,it will tell you the potential of that nation. Today in prefix = st1 /America,if you ask the high school students to list their heroes,their choice would probably fall into three groups. The first group of heroes would be the rock stars--the people connected with rock music. There is no doubt that such people do have talent but one wonders if one should hold up rock stars as a model. The rock stars too often are mixed with drugs and their personal life is not all that good. The rock stars are rich and wear the latest fashion styles. However,one should seek more in a hero than such things as money and good clothes. A second type of hero for the American youth is the sports star. Again you have a person who has a great ability in one area-sports. However,too often the personal life of the sports star is a bit of a disorder. Too frequently drugs and drinking are a part of life of the sports star. A third type of hero is the TV or movie star. This person may have lots of acting talent and is quite handsome. However,the personal life of too many actors is quite sad and they should not be held up as a model of young people. Today,the rock star,the athlete,and the actor all have become the models of the youth in America. Really,do you hear a young person say that his hero is a doctor,a teacher,or a scientist?These people are not rich and do not wear fashionable clothes. However,they are talented people who work hard to make the world a better place for everyone. What is really sad is that the young try to imitate their heroes. They like to wear the same clothes and follow their styles. If the heroes of today for the American young people are limited only to rock stars,athletes and actors,the future does not look too bright. Options: A who are not bright but are good-looking B who are rich but are strict with themselves C who are talented for some area but lead an improper life D who are perfect in all areas Answer: C who are talented for some area but lead an improper life Question:\n++++++++\nAnswer: From the passage, we know that the heroes the American youth admire are those _ .\n\n\nPlease answer this: Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: Dear XXX, As we drove off from Columbia, I wanted to write a letter to you to tell you all that is on my mind. First, I want to tell you how proud we are. You have become a talented and accomplished young woman. You should be as proud of yourself as we are. College will be the most important years in your life. It is in college that you will truly discover what learning is about. You often question \"what good is this course\". I encourage you to be inquisitive , but I also want to tell you: \"Education is what you have left after all that is taught is forgotten.\" What I mean by that is -- the material taught isn't as important as you gaining the ability to learn a new subject, and the ability to analyze a new problem. Do your best in classes, but don't let pressure get to you. If you graduate and learn something in your four years, we would feel happy. Your Columbia degree will take you far, even if you don't graduate with honors. So please don't give yourself pressure. The only thing that matters is that you learned. The only measurement you should use is that you tried. Most importantly, make friends and be happy. College friends are often the best in life, because during college you are closer to them physically than to your family. Also, going through independence and adulthood is a natural bonding experience. Pick a few friends and become really close to them -- pick the ones who are genuine and sincere to you. Don't worry about their hobbies, grades, looks, or even personalities. If you think you like someone, tell her. You have very little to lose. People are not perfect, so as long as they are genuine and sincere, trust them and be good to them. They will give back. This is my secret of success -- that I am genuine with people and trust them (unless they do something to lose my trust). College is the four years where you have: *the greatest amount of free time *the first chance to be independentk%s5$u *the most flexibility to change *the lowest risk for making mistakes So please treasure... Options: A during which one may make mistakes B during which one has little free time C during which it is hard for one to change D during which one needs to learn to be independent Answer: D during which one needs to learn to be independent Question:\n++++++++\nAnswer: According to the writer of the letter, college is a time _ .\n\n\nPlease answer this: Write a multi-choice question for the following article, with the given choices and answer: Article: All of us love music; we just differ in the kind of music we like to play and listen to. Music plays a huge part in our life. Even when we were still inside our mother, we heard music. Babies easily fall asleep when they hear lullabies and most mothers believe that making their child listen to music at an early age can develop their musical skills. Aside from improving sleep quality and making us feel relaxed, music also helps develop our brain. Studies have proven that musical education or training helps develop the left side of the brain which is responsible for processing language. We easily remember things when we link them to a particular song and this can help them get good grades especially in math since they can link the songs they sing to the elements of math. Music can also cure people. These days music is used to help treat depression , high blood pressure, brain injuries and many other problems. Most of all, according to researchers, music can help improve people's memory, if not totally bring it back. Doctors play the favorite songs of their patients to help them recall things. Music is also used to reduce pain after a person receives a surgery. Music also affects the way we live and get along with other people. Creating music together with people in a band can help a person learn how to communicate well with other people. Music activities provide enjoyment for children and adults alike. They have fun making music together with friends and at the same time learn how to sing or play a musical instrument. Music really has amazing effects on us; it may be physical, emotional, social, or psychological . Make sure to enjoy life by listening to your favorite music along with your family and friends. Options: A The effects of music on us. B The importance of music teaching. C How to create music by ourselves. D How to teach children music. Answer: A The effects of music on us. Question:\n++++++++\nAnswer:", "role": "user" }, { "content": "What does the passage mainly talk about?", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "*Question*\nArticle: Durban -- Canada Monday became the first country to pull out of the historic Kyoto Protocol , inescapably scarring the global anticlimate change efforts. The Kyoto Protocol, which set different duties for all countries to cut emissions , states that different countries should reduce their collective greenhouse emissions accordingly. However, the United States refused to sign the protocol in 2001, and is the only developed country that has not agreed to sign it. The move has cast a shadow over the global community, and has made some other developed nations hesitate to cut their emissions. To add fuel to the fire, Canada, became the first to call it quits, with the deadline of the first commitment period (20082012) approaching. The biggest concern at this moment is whether other developed countries would follow suit. Over the past four years, a drama has unfolded among developed countries over the emissions cuts and offering support to their developing partners. The Umbrella Group, consisting of Japan, Canada, Australia, the United States and other developed countries, hesitated and even backed away from their positions under certain excuses. The first one quoted by Canadian Environment Minister Peter Kent is that emission cuts damage the economy. Still another is requiring China and India to have the same duty of cutting emissions as developed countries. Actually, if emissions in developed countries could fall to the levels in developing countries, it would greatly help the fight against global climate change. In sum, any irresponsible action, in the anticlimate change campaign should be a cause for blame. It is widely hoped that the United States and Canada will see reason and join the rest of the world community in supporting the Kyoto Protocol. Question: People now are most worried _ . Yes or no, is the answer \"whether more developed countries will do the same as Canada\"?\n**Answer**\nYes\n\n*Question*\nArticle: Joker found one of the biggest diamonds in the world right in his own back yard. He sold the stone to a diamond dealer for over three hundred thousand dollars. In New York, the diamond was resold---this time for almost eight hundred thousand dollars. The true value of a diamond is never known until it has been cut. Once cut successfully, its value can increase a thousand times. It's easy to understand why the owner of Joker's diamond went to the best diamond cutter he knew, Kaplan. The cutter studied the diamond for twelve whole months. When he felt he was ready to start work, he discovered a flaw . He had to begin his calculations all over again, or he might have made the stone useless. Six months passed, and Kaplan finally said to the owner, \"I am ready to start my work. There will be one excellent diamond that will be comparable one excellent diamond of first-class quality \" Kaplan waited a few more days until he felt he was in the best physical and mental condition possible. He picked up his tools and held his breath as he made the diamond exactly as he promised. Question: Kaplan studied the diamond for _ . Yes or no, is the answer \"more than one and a half years\"?\n**Answer**\nNo\n\n*Question*\nArticle: Most schools forbid chewing gum, but in a few years they might consider changing that rule. Why? Scientists are finding evidence that gum chewing may be good for your health. It may even help improve your test scores. This exciting research is just beginning. And in the meantime, companies are also experimenting with adding vitamins, minerals, medicines, and other substances that could give gum the power to cure headaches and fight everything from serious diseases to bad breath. Other researchers are finding that gum might work better than a pill to deliver medicines and other substances into the bloodstream. That's because the lining of our cheeks can absorb certain substances more quickly than our stomachs and intestines can. That discovery could help other researchers develop medicine-containing gums that fight colds, ease headaches, battle nervousness, and more. Scientists might even create antimicrobial gums that cure bad breath. Those projects may take years, but gum scientists have already had at least one recent success: They've created a gum that could help us stay awake. Researchers have produced a gum called Stay Alert. Each stick has as much caffeine as a cup of coffee. It can take an hour for the caffeine in coffee to have its full effect, but the caffeine in Stay Alert _ in just a few minutes. The gum is easy to transport and it's stable in cold and hot climates. Unlike a pill, it doesn't require water to swallow. Those qualities make it easy for soldiers to use. For now, Stay Alert is available only to the military . The manufacturer may one day offer it for sale to the public. People who work at night, such as truck drivers and medical personnel who ride in ambulances, might benefit from a product like Stay Alert. Question: The passage mainly talks about _ . Yes or no, is the answer \"new research on chewing gum\"?\n**Answer**\nYes\n\n*Question*\nArticle: The direction of our lives is determined by the choices we make every day. They accumulate and lead to our final destination. Success in life is not a gift that just falls on people like a ripe pawpaw! It is a choice you have to make. The life you are going to live tomorrow is just a direct product of your choice today. It is pointless to waste our time today and hope for a successful tomorrow. Everything that happens in your life depends on what you are doing today. Your future begins with a choice. Here are some tips that help you create a life of fulfillment and prosperity in the future. Choose to be positive. A positive mental attitude will put you miles ahead of your peers . Never say never. Your attitude determines your altitude. It is more valuable than skills. Choose a positive attitude and things will start to work for you. Choose to always treat others right. We come across all sorts of people, many of whom will treat us poorly. We can choose to treat them right, no matter how they treat us. When they lie, we will tell the truth. When they cheat, we will play by the rules. We may get the short end of the stick sometimes, but in the long run we will win. Choose to sow more than you reap. There are many takers in this world, but our lives will be better as we become givers. Give away your time, your money and your love and you will most likely get it back sooner or later! Choose to break bad habit. Take the big ones first. Make every effort to break them. Forget about the others, as you will get to them later. Stop smoking, get out of debt and lose your extra weight. Exercise the power to choose! Choose to get home for dinner more often. The family is the most important group of people you will ever belong to. Make a decision today to develop your relationship with your family. This one choice you will never regret. You have a chance today to change your life forever. Make the right choices . Question: The purpose of writing this article is to _ . Yes or no, is the answer \"offer some tips on making choices\"?\n**Answer**\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "No", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Ques:I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: International students in Christine Rhodes' English class in Australia share theirimpressions of places they have visited in Australia. Canberra, the nicest city in Australia I went for a short holiday to Canberra. My uncle lives there. It's the nicest city in Australia, a little bit similar to Cairns. There're lots of big rivers and trees around the city. Siggi Siebold from Germany The small city of Mount Isa I went to Mount Isa six months ago. It's a long way from Brisbane -- about 2,000 km. It's a small city, with a population of 21,000, but it has all the basic _ such as a base hospital, six schools and supermarkets. Here the weather is hot and gets very little rain. There're two big lakes to keep rainwater for people in the city to drink. Indra Ekanayake Lake Moondarra and amine In Mount Isa, there's adam called Lake Moondarra. At weekends you can go there with your friends, and it is beautiful. On the lake, there is water skiing. Also, people can go fishing there. There's a big mine in Mount Isa. Many people go to work in the mine and earn a lot of money. Mount Isa isn't a beautiful green place, but many people love it. Ida Robb from Indonesia Question: Lake Moondarra is a _ . Options: A: city B: mountain C: mine D: dam\n\nAns:D\n-----\nQues:I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: My sister Sharon and I look very _ . She's tall, and I'm short. She has short curly dark (,) hair, and I have long straight blond hair. We both have dark eyes, but Sharon wears glasses, and I don't. And she always wears large earrings . I don't wear earring. Sharon and I do many things together . We watch movies together, and we often go shopping. We play tennis together every Saturday. Often, people don't know that Sharon and I are sisters, because we look so different. But we are also good friends. Question: The two sisters both _ . Options: A: wear glasses B: have blond hair C: like earrings D: have dark eyes\n\nAns:D\n-----\nQues:I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: \"Cool\" is a word with many meanings. Its old meaning is used to express a temperature that is a little bit cold. As the world changes, the word has many different meanings. \"Cool\" can be used to _ feelings of interest in almost anything. When you see a famous car in the street, maybe you will say \"It's cool.\" You may think, \"He's so cool,\" when you see your favorite footballer. We all maximize the meaning of \"cool\". You can use it instead of many words such as \"new\" or \"surprising\". Here's an interesting story we can use to show the way the word is used. A teacher asked her students to write about the waterfall. On one student's paper was just the one sentence, \"It's so cool\". Maybe he thought it was the best way to show what he saw and felt. But the story also shows a scarcity of words, it seems that some people have no words to show the same meaning without \"cool\" . Can you think of many other words that make your life as colorful as the word \"cool\"? Yes, I can. And I think they are also very cool. Question: In the passage, the writer suggests that the word \"cool\" _ . Options: A: can be used instead of many words B: may not be as cool as it seems C: can make your life colorful. D: may make your life cool\n\nAns:B\n-----\nQues:I'm taking a test and have to guess the right answer to the question after the article. Article: The rapid growth of Smartphones and electronic tablets is making the Internet favourite for Americans reading news, a report said. News consumption online increased 17% last year from the year before. Television news, newspapers, radio and magazines all lost audience last year. For the first time, the number of people who get news online at least three times a week is larger than the number of people who get news from the newspapers. TV news has been the most popular since the 1960s. It has replaced the afternoon newspapers. But now the online news seems to be more popular than the TV news. People are used to having the Internet available on phones or small tablets. In December, 2010, 41% of Americans said they got most of their news on the Internet, more than double the 17% who said that a year earlier, the report said. In January, 2011, 7% of Americans owned electronic tablets, nearly double what it was three months earlier. It was the fastest-growing new digital technology, ahead of mobile phones when they were introduced. The online ad income was expected to surpass print newspaper ad income for the first time in 2010. The news business used to be the intermediary . You needed newspapers and TV stations to reach your customers. In this age of the computer, it's the software developers that you need. Question: The news business depends on _ today. Options: A: the reporters B: the readers C: the newspaper sellers D: the software developers\n\nAns:", "role": "user" }, { "content": "D\n-----", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Problem: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: We drink tea every day. But more than three hundred years ago most of the people in Europe did not know anything about tea. Some people heard about it, but very few of them know what to do with it. There is a story about an English sailor who went to countries in the east, the west and the south. He went to India and China. One day he came home and brought some tea as a present for his mother. She told her friends about the present and asked them to a \"tea party\". When her friends came to the \"tea party\", the old woman gave them brown tea-leaves. The old woman's friends began to eat them. Of course, nobody liked the tea-leaves. At that time the sailor came in. He looked at the table and said, \"Mother,what did you do with the tea?\" \"I boiled it,as you said.\" \"And what did you do with the water?\" \"I threw it away ,of course.\" answered the old woman. \"Now you may throw away the leaves,too,\" said her son.\n\nA: Question: At the \"tea party\", _ .Options:A all the woman's friends spoke highly of the tea.B nobody knew what to do with the teaC the woman didn't eat the tea-leavesD the woman gave her friends each a glass of tea waterAnswer:B\n\n\nProblem: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: There are two mice. They are called Bill and Paul. They are good friends. One mouse lives in the country; the other mouse lives in the city. On a sunny day they meet in the street. Paul: Hi, Bill! Have a look at my house in the country. I'm sure you can enjoy yourself. Bill: I'd love to. But I hear that the food is not delicious, and your house is not good. Is it so? Paul: No, that's not true. Go and see! Then Bill goes to the countryside with Paul. Bill: Why do you live in a hole in the field? You should come and live in the city. You would live in a nice house made of stone. You would have better food to eat. You must come and see me at my house in the city. Paul: Thanks! Maybe you are right. I'll visit your house one day. _ days later Paul goes to Bill's house in the city. The house is big and beautiful. They are sitting in the sitting-room, having a big dinner comfortably. Suddenly, there a great noise. Bill: Run! Run! The cat is coming! Paul: Oh, no! It's terrible! Both the house and the food are nice, but I do not like living in the city. I enjoy living in my hole in the field, for it is nice to be poor but happy than to be rich but afraid.\n\nA: Question: Where does Bill live?Options:A In the hole.B In the country.C In the city.D In the field.Answer:C\n\n\nProblem: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: Do you feel a little sleepy after lunch? Well, that's normal . Your body slows down then. What should you do about it? Don't drink coffee! Instead, take a nap . It's good to have a daily nap. First of all, you are more energetic after napping. You remember things better and make fewer mistakes. Also, you can learn things more easily after taking a nap. A nap may improve your self-confidence and make you more active. It may even cheer you up. But, there are some rules you should think about taking a nap. First, take a nap in the middle of day. Next, a 20-minute nap is best. If you sleep longer, you may fall into a deep sleep. After waking from a deep sleep, you will feel worse. Also, you should set an alarm clock. That way, you can fully relax during your nap. You won't have to keep looking at the clock so you don't sleep too much. Now, the next time you feel sleepy after lunch, don't get stressed. Put your head down, close your eyes, and take a nap.\n\nA: Question: The proper time for taking a nap is _ .Options:A as long as you likeB eight hoursC about twenty minutesD all day and nightAnswer:C\n\n\nProblem: Write a multi-choice question for the following article: Article: When does music in public places become noise pollution? You may like at least some kind of music. But the problem is that, in lots of places, you're made to hear somebody else's choice in music. Say you've just landed at an airport. At the airport, the \"background\" music may be played loudly. When you are on the way to your hotel, there may be another kind of music played by the taxi driver. Then you finally reach your hotel. But when you are taking the elevator ,there is elevator music. You go out to dinner and end up in a place where the owner of the restaurant thinks music will help make you eat more and spend more. Then a person playing the violin comes around. This is called the \"music wallpaper\". It is to make you buy more and eat a lot. Even the government thinks this is \"noise pollution,\" especially when the music is too loud. Noise pollution may be bad for our hearing. It's also bad for some of our daily activities, such as sleeping, conversations and so on. The fact that you can't see, taste or smell it may help explain why it has not received as much attention as other kinds of pollution, such as air pollution or water pollution. The air around us is always filled with sounds, but most of us would not think we are surrounded by noise. This can be bad for our health. So many people like soft and quiet music in their house.\n\nA:", "role": "user" }, { "content": "Question: This passage doesn't talk about _ .Options:A food pollutionB water pollutionC air pollutionD noise pollutionAnswer:A", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Many children love to play with snow in winter. But Long Chuan has come to hate it. This year his hometown suffered from snowstorms for nearly a month. The heavy snow stopped cars and trains, broke the electricity tower and turned tap water to ice. Every day Long Chuan had to walk several kilometers to carry drinking water. \"I couldn't ride a bike and it took me 3 hours to walk to school. I can't remember how many times I slipped on the hard ice, \" said Long Chuan. Long is not alone. This year millions of people in central and southern China had a freezing winter without enough water and electricity. The biggest snowstorms in 50 years killed more than 100 people. They also cost the country 111.1 billion yuan. Experts say a special type of climate condition , La Nina, caused the storms. During a La Nina, the water in the Pacific Ocean near the equator becomes colder than usual. It changes the weather around the world. Besides China, Canada, the US and Middle Eastern countries also met with heavy snowstorms this winter. The special climate caused the recent flooding in Australia, too. However, experts say that people have destroyed the environment . Global warming may be causing these terrible weather events to happen more and more often. During the snowstorms this year, Long Chuan _ . A) had to walk to carry drinking water B) had to ride a bike to school C) couldn't go to school on foot D) couldn't play with snow\nA\n\n\nWhen you get worried or stressed out about something, your heart beats faster, your stomach feels tight or you feel sick. Sometimes it is hard to get to sleep. Everything seems to go wrong at once. What should you do if you feel stressed? Here is some advice. 1Think about what it is that's making you feel bad. 2Talk over your problem with a friend or a trusted adult . 3Get help to do something with the problem if you need it. 4Plan your work if you are getting behind. Plan your time well so that you can fit everything in. 5Set yourself some goals to work your way through the problem. 6Make sure that you are getting enough exercise. 7Don't take on too much work. You don't have to do everything at once. 8Don't say \"yes\" when you'd like to say\"no\", and then you won't be worrying. 9Learn to relax. Soft, calming music can help you relax. Reading a book is a good way to relax, too. You should _ when you feel stressed. A) get less exercise B) talk with your friend C) work harder D) do everything at once\nB\n\n\nQ: My name is Jeff. I'm English. But now I live in China. I am a student. This is my classroom. Fifteen small desks and thirty chairs are in the classroom. They are for classmates and me. A big desk is in the classroom, too. It's for my teacher. A clock is on the back wall of the classroom. Next to the clock is a map. It's a map of China. My classroom is nice and clean. I like _ very much. Who is Jeff? A) An English schoolboy B) A Chinese schoolgirl C) A Chinese student D) An American boy\nA: A\n\n\nQuestion: Hello! My name is Bill. I am twelve years old. I am from America. Now I am in a junior high school in Xiamen. We have 20 boys and 25 girls in our class. My favorite teacher is Miss White. She is from Canada. She is 27 years old. She is tall. She has long brown hair. Her face is round and she has big eyes. She is a good teacher. She can speak English and Chinese. I have a good friend here. His name is Mike. He is an English boy. We have the same age. My classmates are kind to me. We often help each other. ,A, B, C, D. (5) They have _ students in their class. A) 20 B) 25 C) 45 D) 27\nAnswer: C\n\n\n*Question*\nWhile you are in trouble, what are you going to do? What? Cry? Or escape? Those are all the wrong way! Robinson Crusoe can tell you the right answer! It is an exciting story: Robinson Crusoe hated the comfortable life in his home town. So, he want to be a seaman and travelled around the world. But one day, a terrible thing happened. A great storm came and their boat crashed! No one was alive in this accident except Robinson. He was the luckiest man in the world--Because all his friends were dead but he was alive. However, at the same time he was the most _ man of all--He must face the fact .Alone on an island without food, water or gun!But, all roads lead to Rome!He just used his hands to work hard!Then, he made a cave, built a house, grew corn and kept goats. In the end, he could enjoy the life on the island. In his twenty-fourth year on the island, he saved a wild man, and gave him the name of \"Friday\". With Robinson's teaching, \"Friday\" became a good servant. Friday, they got a boat and escaped from the island. Surely, the writer of Robinson Crusoe is really a hero! It's too hard to describe Robinson with words. We could say that Robinson was very clever, and also he was brave,...Certainly, too many good words can describe him. But now, I think it isn't important. However, the most important thing is what we have learned from the story. That is, use our own hands to work hard with confidence! According to the author, _ is the most important thing we can learn from Robinson Crusoe. A) being brave and hard-working B) being brave and confident C) being hard-working and confident D) being brave, hard-working and confident\n**Answer**\nC\n\n\n*Question*\nFashion is a term commonly used to describe a style of clothing worn by most people of a country. A fashion usually keeps popular for 1-3 years and then is replaced by another fashion. Even though there are a lot of changes in fashion, most people do not easily hope for the changes. Nowadays more and more young people prefer following the fashion. On this phenomenon , different people have different opinions. It is held that one should follow the fashion so as not to be looked down or seem strange. But it is also held that one should have his or her own judgement . Those who hold the first opinion think that society is progessing and one should get used to the changes. In their opinions, if everyone always follows the old fashion, there won't be any change and naturally there won't be much progress. However, those who hold the second view think that one shouldn't follow the fashion without having his or her own judgement and characters. As for me, I agree with the second opinion. Of course, it's good for people to keep up with the fashion, but this is not to say that people should follow the fashion blindly . If all the people follow the same fashion, there will be no variety and the whole society will be boring. What is the best title for the passage? A) Hope For Fashion B) Have Your Own Judgement C) How to follow the fashion D) Two ideas about the fashion\n**Answer**\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "D", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Read the article and select the best answer. Article: Think stars don't move? Think again! When you look at the sky at night, the stars may appear to stay in the same place. But stars are always on the move--they are just so far away that the movement is hard to see. But some stars move in ways that appear to be strange to be real. In 2005, astronomer Warren Brown found one of these space oddities . It was located on the outer edge of the Milky Way, the galaxy we live in. The star was speeding away like nothing he'd ever seen. \"It seemed unbelievable. No star in the galaxy has a speed like that,\" Brown remembers. \"I thought, oh my goodness, I have something kind of special here.\" No one had ever seen a star like this one. What does a scientist do when the results don't make sense? Brown didn't give up. Instead, he kept looking. And he kept finding more of these strange and speedy stars, called _ stars. Hyper means \"above\" and velocity has to do with speed. He and his team just found six more of these \"above speed\" stars, bringing to the total of 16. And, he says, he's found even more, and is just waiting for the scientific community to confirm them. Question: In 2005, astronomer Warren Brown found _ . Options: A: a star was speeding away very fast. B: a stars was moving away very slowly. C: some stars were not real. D: some stars were not in the Milky Way.\nA\n\nRead the article and select the best answer. Article: One Saturday, Bob decides to take a drive through the countryside. After a few hours, he sees a dog walking behind a man on the side of the road. As the car comes near them, the dog jumps into the road. Of course, the car hits the poor animal and kills it. Bob stops his car and walks up to the man. \"I'm very sorry,\" he says. \"Is there anything I can do? Will $10 help?\" \"Oh, but...,\" says the man. \"I should tell you...\" \"Stop! You're right. Maybe $10 isn't enough! That dog was your best friend!\" Bob then takes $30 out of his pocket and gives it to the man. Then he thanks the man and drives away. After Bob leaves, the man looks down at the dog and says: \"I wonder whose dog that is.\" Question: From the passage, we know that _ . Options: A: The dog is Bob's. B: The dog is the man's. C: The dog is the man's best friend. D: No one knows whose dog it is.\nD\n\nRead the article and select the best answer. Article: A professor began his class by holding up a glass with some water in it. He held it up for all to see and asked the students, \" How much do you think this glass weighs?\" \"50 grams ! \" \"100 grams ! \" \"125 grams ! \" the students answered. \"I really don't know unless I weigh it , \" said the professor, \" but , my question is : What would happen if I held it up like this for a few minutes?\" \" Nothing , \" the students said. \"OK, what would happen if I held it up like this for an hour?\" the professor asked. \"Your arm would begin to ache, \" said one of the students. \"You are right, now what would happen if I held it up for a day?\" \"Your arm could go numb , and you might have to go to hospital, \" another student said. \"Very good ! But during all this, did the weight of the glass change?\" asked the professor. \"NO\" \"Then what made the arm ache and the muscle( ) stress?\" The students were puzzled. \" Put the glass down\" said one of the students. \"Exactly ! \" said the professor. \" Life's problems are something like this. Hold them for minutes in your head and they seem OK. Think of them for a long time and they begin to ache. Hold them even longer and they begin to trouble you. You will not be able to do anything. It's important to think of the problems in your life, but even more important to ' put them down' at the end of every day before you go to sleep. That way, you are not stressed; you wake up every day fresh and strong and can handle any issue, any challenge that comes your way ! \" ,. Question: What is the best title for the text? Options: A: Put the glass down B: Keep the glass in your hand C: Face the challenges D: Problems fill our life\nC\n\nRead the article and select the best answer. Article: In China, safety education is becoming more and more important now. The last Monday in March is for students to learn it at school. It helps students learn more about what they should do to keep themselves safe. What are the accidents at school? Take a look. Stampedes , earthquakes and fires are the main accidents at school. A stampede always happens in crowded places. When students around you begin to push, just stand there and try to hold onto something. If you fall down in the crowd, move to one side and protect your head with your hands around. When earthquakes happen, you can get under a desk quickly and hold on. It'll protect you from falling things. If you are outdoors, find a place away from buildings, trees, and power lines. When there's a fire, leave the classroom quickly. It's better to put something wet over your mouth and nose. In this way, you won't breathe in smoke. Many people die in a fire, not because of the fire but smoke. It makes them cough and they can't breathe. That's very dangerous! So when you want to get out, you should make yourself close to the floor. Then you can breathe some fresh air. Question: Stampedes , earthquakes and fires are the main accidents _ . Options: A: at school . B: at home C: on the farm. D: in the open air.\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A", "role": "assistant" } ]

[ { "content": "Q: Article: Each time I see a balloon, my mind flies back to a memory of when I was a six-year-old girl. It was a rainy Sunday and my father had recently died. I asked my mom if Dad had gone to heaven. \"Yes, honey. Of course.\" she said. \"Can we write him a letter?\" She paused, the longest pause of my short life, and answered, \"Yes.\" My heart jumped. \"How? Does the mailman go there?\" I asked. \"No, but I have an idea.\" Mom drove to a party store and returned with a red balloon. I asked her what it was for. \"Just wait, honey. You'll see.\" Mom told me to write my letter. Eagerly, I got my favorite pen, and poured out my six-year-old heart in the form of blue ink. I wrote about my day, what I learned at school, how Mom was doing, and even about what happened in a story I had read. For a few minutes it was as if Dad were still alive. I gave the letter to Mom. She read it over, and a smile crossed her face. She made a hole in the corner of the letter where she looped the balloon string. We went outside and she gave me the balloon. It was still raining. \"Okay, on the count of three, let go. One, two, three.\" The balloon, carrying my letter, darted upward against the rain. We watched until it was swallowed by the mass of clouds. Later I realized, like the balloon, that Dad had never let his sickness get him down. He was strong. No matter what he suffered, he'd persevere, dart up, and finally transcend this cold world and his sick body. He rose into sky and became something beautiful. I watched until the balloon disappeared into the gray and white and I prayed that his strength was hereditary. I prayed to be a balloon. Question: When the girl asked her mother if they could write to her father, her mother _ . Yes or no, is the answer \"felt it hard to answer\"?\nA: No\n\n\nQ: Article: When asked to point out one or two things that are most important to themselves, many put friends ahead of homes, jobs, clothes and cars. A true friendship carries a long history of experience that determines who we are and keeps us connected. It is a treasure we should protect. Unfortunately, the better friends you are, the more probably you'll have disagreements. And the result can be what you don't want--an end to the relationship. The good news is that most troubled friendships can be mended. First, don't let your pride get in your way. Most of us can forgive each other when differences are brought out in the open. Second, apologize when you're wrong -- even if you've been wronged. Over the course of a friendship, even the best people make mistakes. Sometimes, it may be best if the _ takes the lead and apologizes. When you apologize, give your friend a chance to admit that he has been wrong. Third, see things from your friend's point of view. And finally, accept that friendships change as our needs and lifestyle change. Making friends can sometimes seem easy. The hard part is keeping the connections strong during the natural ups and downs that have an effect on all relationships. My suggestion: consider friendship as an honor and a gift, and worth the effort to treasure and nurture . Question: According to the passage, a friendship can be long only if _ . Yes or no, is the answer \"we treat our disagreements wisely\"?\nA: No\n\n\nQ: Article: Why should you learn Sign Language? Do you want to improve your communication with a family member or friend who is deaf? Do you want to be able to communicate with deaf people in general? Would you like to advance in your career by being able to communicate in ASL? Do you want to be a Sign Language interpreter? Sign language is not just a random collection of gestures but a full-blown language in its own right, complete with its own grammatical rules. Each country or region has its own sign language, as different from each other as English is from Spanish. Each version of sign language is somewhat linked to the spoken language in its region. For example, American sign language does share similarities with English, even though it is its own language. The advantages of knowing sign language in addition to a spoken language are many. Communication becomes possible on many levels with the deaf community, with other people either hearing or not in any of the above situations, as well as many more. While other languages take years to learn, American Sign Language can be taught in a much shorter time period. It is one of the easiest languages to learn because most of the signs were developed to mimic the actual word or phrase it is representing. Even the alphabet signs look like the letters of the English alphabet. American Sign Language, or ASL, is the third most used language in the United States. Used by the deaf community, interpreters, and friends and family of the deaf. There are a lot of sites on the internet that not only shows you the sign with video, but will help you practice reading signs as well. Teaching even hearing babies sign language seems to be the fashion in recent years and for good reason. Communicating in sign language is fun and natural as babies naturally use body gestures in early communication. Teaching baby sign language actually appears to enhance the learning of verbal skills and brain development of the children involved. Question: Sign language _ . Yes or no, is the answer \"is a collection of gestures\"?\nA: No\n\n\nQ: Article: A Special Appointment Years ago I moved to Woodland Hills to take a job in a small hospital's emergency department.No one wanted to work on Christmas Eve, so the shift went to me.I kissed my family goodbye and went off to spend the night in the hospital.It was a thankless job. At 9 pm, the ambulance brought in a man in his 60s who was having a heart attack.His face was pale, and he was frightened. The whole night I did my best to save his life.Before I left in the morning to spend Christmas with my family, I stopped by to see how he was doing.It was still tough, but he had survived the night and was sleeping. The following year I got Christmas Eve duty again.At 9 pm sharp, the ward clerk told me there was a couple who wanted to speak with me.When I approached them, the man introduced himself as Mr.Lee and said, \"You probably don't remember me, but last Christmas Eve you saved my life.Thank you for the year you gave me.\" He and his wife hugged me, handed me a small gift, and left. The following year a new doctor had joined the group, but I wanted to see if Mr.and Mrs.Lee would return.This time, I volunteered for the shift.I kept an eye on the door.Once again, at exactly 9 pm, the Lees appeared, carrying a warmly wrapped bundle.It was their new grandchild. Mr.Lee, his family and I spent 13 Christmas Eves together.In the later years the staff all knew about the story and would work to give me time with him in the break room, where we spent a half-hour each Christmas Eve. The last year I saw him, he brought me a gift.I carefully opened the package and found a crystal bell inside.It was engraved with a single word: Friendship.Now, my family, friends and I ring that bell every Christmas Eve at exactly 9 pm and offer our best wishes to the man who we won't forget. Question: Why does the author ring the bell on Christmas Eve? Yes or no, is the answer \"To remember an old friend of hers.\"?\n", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A: No", "role": "assistant" } ]