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In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Among the entities, try to find the best entity that is most likely to fill in "_" and classify the answers based on options.
Ex Input:
(CNN) -- It was a night for underdogs at the Golden Globes -- and a particularly rich one for the biggest underdog of them all, "Slumdog Millionaire." Dev Patel and Freida Pinto star in "Slumdog Millionaire," which was named best drama at the Golden Globes. The modestly budgeted movie -- about a poverty-raised orphan in Mumbai who goes on the Indian version of "Who Wants to Be a Millionaire" -- won awards for best drama, best director (Danny Boyle), best screenplay (Simon Beaufoy) and best original score (A.R. Rahman). The victories were all the more astonishing given the film's unlikely production history, which included cobbling together a $15 million budget, shooting on the streets of Mumbai and then struggling for distribution."Slumdog Millionaire" wins best drama; nets four total winsMickey Rourke wins best actor in a drama for "The Wrestler"Kate Winslet wins two Golden Globes -- one for actress, another for supportingHeath Ledger wins best supporting actor for "The Dark Knight"
Questions:_ died almost a year ago of an accidental prescription drug overdose. (A) CNN (B) Golden Globes (C) Slumdog Millionaire (D) Dev Patel (E) Freida Pinto (F) Mumbai (G) Indian (H) Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (I) Danny Boyle (J) Simon Beaufoy (K) Mickey Rourke (L) The Wrestler (M) Kate Winslet (N) Heath Ledger (O) The Dark Knight
Ex Output:
(N)
Ex Input:
Leaving a favourite dog in kennels while travelling abroad can be a source of profound guilt. But one owner was so overwhelmed with anxiety at the thought of being parted from her pet, she decided to take the dog on her frequent journeys overseas. As a result, May Wong’s four-year-old cockapoo, Miss Darcy, has travelled the globe - visiting 11 countries and 23 destinations including New York, Berlin, Stockholm, Milan and Paris. She takes more trips with her owner every year than the average Briton and has covered nearly 25,000 miles since 2011 - making her a real-life Phileas Dog.May Wong’s four-year-old cockapoo, Miss Darcy, has travelled the worldDestinations she has visited include New York, Berlin, Milan and ParisThe seasoned traveller took 12 trips with her owner last year aloneNow, pair have been joined on their trips by Miss Wong’s new dog George
Questions:Her interior designer owner said: ‘Over time and effort, travelling with _ has become routine. (A) Wong (B) Darcy (C) New York (D) Berlin (E) Stockholm (F) Milan (G) Paris (H) Briton (I) Phileas Dog (J) Miss Wong (K) George
Ex Output:
(B)
Ex Input:
An angry dwarf has been jailed after sticking a sucker dart on his head and threatening to kill two carers while impersonating a Doctor Who Dalek. Ian Salter-Bromley, 55, filled his mouth with dominoes before shouting 'Exterminate! Exterminate!' in a row which led to him being Tasered twice by police. The court heard how Salter-Bromley, who is 4ft tall, had initially been 'quite jolly' while talking with the carers during a visit to his sheltered housing complex in Hull. But he then threatened to kill one of the members of staff, chanting: 'I'm a Dalek! I'm going to kill you Joe!' in the manner of the Doctor Who villain.Ian Salter-Bromley filled mouth with dominoes and shouted 'Exterminate!'He chanted 'I'm a Dalek! I'm going to kill you!' in manner of Dr Who creatureOfficers Tasered 55-year-old after they 'feared for their welfare', court toldIncident part of campaign of abuse in which he spread excrement in Hull council offices
Questions:In August last year, Hull Crown Court gave Salter-_ an ASBO after several complaints about his behaviour, which involved verbally abusing staff, security guards and bus passengers around the area. (A) Who Dalek (B) Ian Salter (C) Bromley (D) Salter (E) Hull (F) Dalek (G) Joe
Ex Output:
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Problem: How does the next paragraph end?
A young woman walks onto a stage and speaks to a man sitting in a chair. the man
OPTIONS:
- then begins playing a set of bagpipes.
- gets up and the two begin dancing with one another.
- plays a set of drums with his hands and steps up his feet stepping on each scale.
- then demonstrates how to properly form a circle to put around him.
A: gets up and the two begin dancing with one another.
IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
A young lady explains how to put makeup on the eye lid using a brush. The young lady use an eyeliner to paint the border of the top lid. then
OPTIONS:
- drops the lipstick onto her brush and continues talking.
- , she puts mascara to her eyelashes, and paint the the lower lid.
- she starts to apply some green eye shadow as a candle burns a hole in the eyelid.
- shows how mixes some markers into the base of the lid.
OUT: , she puts mascara to her eyelashes, and paint the the lower lid.
Question:
Multi-choice problem: Continue writing the next sentence for the following:
How to cure vertigo at home
Rest.
Get some rest during and after attacks. Make sure you are resting as much as possible.
OPTIONS:
- While it is not always easy to achieve in our busy modern age, getting rest and relaxation can minimize the effects of vertigo. If you feel dizzy at any point, sit or lie down immediately.
- When you feel dizzy or lightheaded, you can try light activities to improve your symptoms. Do activities just before, during, and after your symptoms start to fade.
- If you aren't, you could develop vertigo. Going to bed while you should be studying or doing other activities could disrupt your sleep.
- Stay away from sudden movements, such as going to the gym, walking or pushing up weights until you feel better. Stay energized by drinking water and short bouts of exercise.
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Answer:
While it is not always easy to achieve in our busy modern age, getting rest and relaxation can minimize the effects of vertigo. If you feel dizzy at any point, sit or lie down immediately.
Problem: What happens next in this paragraph?
How to boost your immune system during chemo
Visit with a registered dietitian for recommendations.
When your immune system is compromised, you need to pay special attention to your diet. While no one food can improve your immune system, you need to give it the nutrients it needs, and a dietician can help you figure that out.
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- Even if your immune system doesn't get the nutrients it needs, most dieticians and doctors know that everything counts. Whenever you're trying to boost your immune system to compensate for chemo, talk to an dietician.
- A dietician can help you research nutrition tips before you start your diet, and help you find healthy options for your meals. Ask anyone you know who will help you make healthy, well-balanced meals, and get the name of a registered dietitian.
- Ask your oncologist to refer to you to a dietician. Eat good quality protein to build white blood cells.
- Ask your doctor for a referral to an dietician. Ask what they recommend for how you treat your sick patients, such as with medications and diet.
A: Ask your oncologist to refer to you to a dietician. Eat good quality protein to build white blood cells.
How to reinvent yourself after a break up (girls )
Be gentle with yourself.
Right after a break up, it's very common for women to blame themselves. However, instead of piling guilt on top of the negativity you might be experiencing, try your best to be positive and kind to yourself.
OPTIONS:
- Remember that your own happiness is a priority, not anyone else's. Allow yourself to feel things that are good for you instead of only taking care of yourself.
- Remember that you want to reinvent yourself for yourself, not to get your partner back or to prove something to the rest of the world. Cut out the negative self-talk.
- This doesn't mean trying to be tough. It means treating yourself the way you would like to be treated.
- Stop thinking about your ex and tell yourself, " my girl looks better now that she's with me. " your love for her will likely only improve over time-as she'll like you more much and think you care about her.
Remember that you want to reinvent yourself for yourself, not to get your partner back or to prove something to the rest of the world. Cut out the negative self-talk.
Problem: Write the next sentence for:
How to write a novel using your journal
Look for moments that felt powerful to you.
Read through your journal and search for any moments that jump out at you. Highlight or underline moments may have been powerful and intense for you at the time.
OPTIONS:
- You may then compare how the feeling felt with the ones immediately before it. Use your journal as a sorting point.
- You could then turn these powerful moments into the beginnings of your novel. For example, maybe you have a vivid journal entry about the first time you experienced sexual desire as a young person.
- Then, highlight or underline any moments that strike you as relevant to your writing and can be framed as your own. Evaluate your events as an important part of your life and remember them as a part of your journal.
- Identify any moments that felt weak or overpowering, which were self-defeating. If you struggled during a difficult or painful time, for example during a recent week, details about your struggles may come back to you throughout the week..
Next sentence: | You could then turn these powerful moments into the beginnings of your novel. For example, maybe you have a vivid journal entry about the first time you experienced sexual desire as a young person. |
Dying Lover<br>Sam loved his wife. They had been together for years. Sam's wife got cancer. There was no way to cure it. Sam suffered for years with her.
Can we draw the following conclusion?
Sam died of cancer.
Possible answers:
(A). Yes
(B). It's impossible to say
(C). No | (B). |
Part 1. Definition
In this task, you will be presented with a context passage, a question about that paragraph, and a possible answer to that question. The task is to check the validity of the answer. Answer with "Yes" or "No".
Part 2. Example
Timothy likes to play sports. He spends his time after school playing basketball and baseball. Sometimes Timothy pretends he is a famous baseball pitcher for his favorite team with his friends. He plays with his friends Mandy and Andrew. Timothy also plays pretend when he is alone. He has an imaginary friend named Sean. Sean is an elephant who watches television with Timothy. Mandy likes playing baseball but she also likes to paint. Mandy's favorite class at school is art. She likes making pictures of flowers. Her teacher says she is a good artist. She painted a picture of a tree for her teacher. There were red and yellow leaves on it. It had apples on it. When Andrew goes home after baseball, he likes to eat a snack. He eats carrots and bananas. If he is a good boy his mom, Mrs. Smith, sometimes gives him milk and cookies. Afterwards, Andrew finishes his homework. <sep>Who does Timothy play with?<sep>Basketball and baseball
Answer: No
Explanation: Based on the passage Timothy plays with his friends Mandy and Andrew. So, the given answer is incorrect and the output should be "No".
Part 3. Exercise
Registration fees for Illinois lawyers could jump as much as $49 a year if lawmakers adopt two separate measures to bolster pro-bono services and support for lawyers with drug and alcohol problems. The Illinois Supreme Court is pushing for legislation that would allow it to dedicate money raised through the fee hikes to legal services to the poor. The justices are floating a $42 increase to shore up financing for pro-bono work, as the normal funding mechanism for legal services has fallen short in recent years. Currently, support for non-profit legal aid groups comes from interest generated on the Lawyers' Trust Fund, which pools clients' money that attorneys hold for such matters as escrow funds. But low interest rates and a sagging economy mean there is less money being generated. After hours of discussion, the high court agreed that raising the registration fees would be the best way to address the declining revenues, Chief Justice Moses W. Harrison II said. The judges were reluctant to raise those fees but eventually decided that supporting probono services was important enough "and lawyers had a responsibility to contribute" to the cause, Harrison said. Last year, the high court raised the base fee for active attorneys to $180 from $140. Lawyers in their first three years of practice or who are inactive pay $90, and retired lawyers pay nothing. Legislation circulated by the high court's lobbyist specifies that the hike would apply to attorneys "paying full annual registration fees." In 2001, there were 57,392 active attorneys in Illinois and 74,311 on the full roll, according to the Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission. The hike would raise roughly $2.4 million. Last year, interest on the trust fund totaled $4.5 million, but service and handling fees consumed $538,000 of that amount. This year's returns are projected to be anywhere between $700,000 and $1 million short of that mark, said Ruth Ann Schmitt, the executive director of Lawyers Trust Fund of Illinois. Harrison said the fee hikes are designed only to counter the shortfall in interest income, not add to the total amount available. "Our legal services are already stretched to the breaking point," Schmitt said. "We have a tough time raising enough money to properly fund services that our clients need." Neither the Illinois State Bar Association nor The Chicago Bar Association has taken a stance on the proposed hikes. <sep>Why did the high court raise the base fee for active attorneys to $180 from $140?<sep>Address the declining revenues interest generated on the Lawyers' Trust Fund
Answer: | Yes |
Digital technology -- email and smart phones especially -- have vastly improved workers' ability to be productive outside of a traditional office. Even so, most white-collar work still happens in an office. One reason is that, according to findings of a new survey of office workers conducted by Wakefield Research for the IT company Citrix, most bosses are doubtful about remote working. Half of the workers say their boss doesn't accept it and only 35 percent say it's tolerated. Skeptical bosses will likely have their doubts reinforced by the same survey, which shows that 43 percent of workers say they've watched TV or a movie while "working" remotely, while 35 percent have done housework,and 28 percent have cooked dinner. It is true, however,that working at home makes people much more efficient , because it allows workers to take care of annoying housework while still getting their jobs done. It's much faster, for example, to shop for groceries at a quarter to three than to stand in line during the after-work rush. The fact that such practices remain officially unaccepted reflects how far we haven't come as a society from the days when we expected every full-time worker to be supported by a full-time homemaker. More broadly the Wakefield survey suggests that employers may be missing a low-cost way to give workers something of value. Sixty-four percent of those survey participants who have worked remotely would rather give up some bonus in order to get even one day a week working from home. Under such circumstances, smart firms need to find ways to let their employees have enough flexibility to manage their time efficiently. Why do some employers hesitate to allow remote working? A) They fear losing control of their workers. B) They want to stick to their routine practice. C) They have little trust in modem technology. D) They are used to face-to-face communication.
A
Jean--Francois Millet (October 4,1814----January 20, 1875) was a French painter and one of the founder of the Barbizon School in rural France. Born of a peasant family, Millet was encouraged by his father to study art in Cherbourg, France. He can be categorized as part of the movement called "naturalism" . His understanding of the peasant' hard life was perfectly expressed in his choice of subject and natural preference for powerful but simple drawing and coloring. One of the most well--known of Millet's paintings, The Gleaners(<<>> ),first came in a vertical composition painted in 1854,and then there came the horizontal version in 1856, which is now preserved in the Musee d'Orsay. It depicts women bending over in the fields to collect the leftover's from the harvest, and it is a monumental composition devoted to the working class. Previously, servants were depicted in paintings as obedient to a noble or a king, and picking up what was left of the harvest was regarded as one of the lowest jobs in Millet;s times. However, Millet offered these women as the heroic focus of the picture. Besides, in the painting, light lights up the women's shoulders as they carry out their work. Behind them, the field that stretches into the distance is bathed in golden light, under a wide , magnificent sky. The forms of the three figures, standing against the lighter field, show balance and harmony. In which of the following books can we probably find this passage? A) Kings and Nobles in France B) A Guide to French Painting C) French Agricultural History D) The Founder of Musee d'Orsay
B
A four-year-old girl sees three biscuits divided between a stuffed crocodile and a teddy bear.The crocodile gets two; the bear one."Is that fair?" asks the experimenter.The girl judges that it is not."How about now?" asks the experimenter, breaking the bear's single biscuit in half.The girl cheers up: "Oh yes, now it's fair.They both have two." Strangely, children feel very strongly about fairness, even when they hardly understand it. Adults care about fairness too --- but how much? One way to find out is by using the ultimatum game, created by economist Werner Guth.Jack is given a pile of money and proposes how it should be divided with Jill.Jill can accept Jack's "ultimatum", otherwise the deal is off, and neither gets anything. Suppose Jack and Jill don't care about fairness, just about accumulating cash.Then Jack can offer Jill as little as he likes and Jill will still accept.After all, a little money is more than no money.But imagine, instead, that Jack and Jill both care only about fairness and that the fairest outcome is equality.Then Jack would offer Jill half the money; and Jill wouldn't accept otherwise. What happens when we ask people to play this game for real? It turns out that people value fairness a lot.Anyone offered less than 20-30% of the money is likely to reject it.Receiving an unfair offers makes us feel sick.Happily, most offers are pretty equitable; indeed, by far the most common is a 50-50 split. But children, and adults, also care about a very different sort of (un)fairness, namely cheating.Think how many games of snakes and ladders have ended in arguments when one child "accidentally" miscounts her moves and another child objects.But this sense of fairness isn't about equality of outcome: games inevitably have winners and losers.Here, fairness is about playing by the rules. Both fairness-as-equality and fairness-as-no-cheating matter.Which is more important: equality or no-cheating? I think the answer is neither.The national lottery , like other lotteries, certainly doesn't make... Which of the following does fairness-as-no-cheating apply to? A) divisions of housework B) favoritism between children C) banned drugs in sport D) schooling opportunities
| C |
Can we draw the following hypothesis from the context (see options)?
Context:
Carneros Creek is a southward flowing stream originating in the Santa Ynez Mountains, in Santa Barbara County, California. It flows to Lake Los Carneros Park, under U. S. Highway 101 where it runs in a man-made channel diverted to the west of Santa Barbara Municipal Airport, until it meets Goleta Slough, from whence its waters flow to the Santa Barbara Channel of the Pacific Ocean.
Hypothesis: Carneros Creek runs into Goleta Slough
Choices: (A). Yes. (B). It's impossible to say. (C). No. | (A). |
Context:
The Kilpatrick and Beatty text-messaging scandal was a political-sex scandal emerging from a whistle blower lawsuit involving former Detroit Police Chief Gary Brown, Detroit Mayor Kwame Kilpatrick and his former Chief of Staff and paramour Christine Beatty.
Hypothesis: More people than listed were involved.
It's impossible to say
Context:
Garvergården (lit. "The Tanner's House") is a half-timbered building complex from circa 1600 situated in Vestergade in Køge, Denmark. Owned by shoemakers and tanner for almost 200 years, from 1732, until the early 1920s, it bears testament to a time when Køge was a centre for shoemaking and tanning. The building fronting the street and a side wing on its rear are listed.
Hypothesis: Garvergården is a really unpopular building
It's impossible to say
Context:
The Hun River (渾河, "the muddy river") is a river in Liaoning Province, China, and was formerly one of the largest tributaries of the Liao River. It was also formerly known as Shen River (瀋水). Two of Liaoning's most important cities, the provincial capital Shenyang and the seventh largest city Fushun, are located on the Hun River.
Hypothesis: The Hun River has fish.
| It's impossible to say |
Detailed Instructions: In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
See one example below:
Problem: For four years we have waited expectantly for the pitter patter of tiny paws. Soon, that wait could finally be over. Tian Tian, the UK's only female giant panda, has conceived and could give birth to a cub as early as August. However Edinburgh Zoo, where the pandas live, have warned people 'not to get too excited' as the process is 'extremely complex'. Moreover, on the two previous occasions keepers inseminated Tian Tian - whose name means 'Sweetie' - she has failed to produce a panda cub. She was artificially inseminated again in March this year, but keepers at the zoo say implantation - when a fertilised egg attaches to the uterus - has not yet occurred.Tian Tian has conceived and could give birth to a cub as early as AugustShe has been inseminated twice before but so far failed to produce a cubTian Tian and Yang Guang arrived in 2011 from China to great fanfareOn loan at £600k a year, became first giant pandas to live in UK for 17 years
Questions:Under the terms of the agreement any cubs will return to _ at the age of two, the age at which they would normally leave their mother in the wild.
Solution: China
Explanation: This is a good example. Based on the passage, any cubs will return to China at the age of two
Problem: A wave of migrants 4,500 years ago left their trace in the DNA and languages of modern Europeans. This is according to a study that found evidence of this Stone Age migration by analysing DNA of 69 people who lived across Europe between 8,000 and 3,000 years ago. Among the shifts in the genetic make-up of ancient Europeans they found that DNA associated with the Yamnaya people appeared strongly in what is now northern Germany. Researchers have identified a mass migration of Kurgan populations (Yamna culture) which went from the Russian steppes to the centre of Europe 4,500 years ago. Previously, researchers had believed it spread 8,500 years ago, when the first farmers from the Near East, now modern day Turkey, brought it to EuropeStudy looked at DNA of Europeans who lived 8,000 and 3,000 years agoDNA associated with Yamnaya people appeared in northern GermanyYamnaya were herders from the steppe north of the Black and Aral SeasThis suggests a large influx that would have changed speech and DNAPreviously, researchers believed that Indo-European language spread some 8,500 years ago, by the first farmers from the Near East, now Turkey
Question:There are two main theories as to how Indo-European languages spread in _.
Solution: | Europeans |
In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Among the entities, try to find the best entity that is most likely to fill in "_" and classify the answers based on options.
Q: Sailing can theoretically answer our family holiday brief - sunshine, beachcombing, local restaurants on a quayside, a sense of adventure. The only downer is that neither my wife nor I have a clue about sailing. So we decide that a Sunsail 'Flotilla Hero' holiday in Croatia, with a skipper provided, will fit the bill. Hopelessly ignorant of what to expect, we arrive at the Agana Marina, a 20-minute drive from Split, where our hostess, Rebecca, introduces us to 'Chilled', a fully equipped 47 ft yacht. Our temporary home is an instant hit with the children - Flora, aged eight, Celia, seven, and Tabitha, four.The waters off Croatia's long coast are ideal for summer sailing breaksFamily sailing holidays are possible, as boats stay in protective flotillasBoats can also come with experienced skippers to ensure safe progress
Questions:Celia stands on her tiptoes to see over the wheel as she tries to steer a steady course, while _ radios our progress to base with the sign-off, 'Chilled out', not quite reflecting the mood on-board. (A) Sunsail 'Flotilla Hero (B) Croatia (C) Agana Marina (D) Split (E) Rebecca (F) Chilled' (G) Flora (H) Celia (I) Tabitha
A: (G)
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Q: London, England (CNN) -- Pat Croce is a man on a mission -- a mission to find his all time favorite pirate. The highly successful businessman, who rose from being a trainer in the locker room to president of one of the most storied franchises of the NBA, is on a quest to find the body of English explorer Sir Francis Drake, who was buried out at sea more than 400 years ago. Sir Francis Drake was an adventurer and a true pirate of the 16th century. Drake is credited with being the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe. He led several voyages, many of them aimed at capturing Spanish territories and taking their treasure. While he made enemies with Spain, he enchanted Queen Elizabeth I, who is believed to have fondly called him "my pirate".English explorer Sir Francis Drake was buried at sea 400 years agoBusinessman Pat Croce is on a mission to find his coffinCroce says he's found the wreckage of two ships scuttled near where Drake was buried
Questions:It's not just Drake's business brain that _ has a high regard for, but also his rise from commoner to knighthood -- a journey not too distant from Croce's own. (A) London (B) England (C) CNN (D) Pat Croce (E) NBA (F) English (G) Francis Drake (H) Drake (I) Englishman (J) Spanish (K) Spain
A: (D)
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Q: Floyd Mayweather Jnr is known to fancy a flutter, but this time it's he who is the subject of a huge bet. Rapper 50 Cent, who used to be part of The Money Team, plans to stake $1.6million (£1million) on Mayweather beating Pacquiao on May 2. Should Mayweather prevail in Las Vegas, 50 Cent - real name Curtis Jackson - would pocket $2.3m (£1.5m). VIDEO: Scroll down to listen to 50 Cent talking about Mayweather's fight with Pacquiao Rapper 50 cent plans to stake £1m on Floyd Mayweather defeating Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2 The rapper (left), pictured with Mayweather (right) in 2007, would pocket £1.5m Pacquiao is defeatedFloyd Mayweather will face Manny Pacquiao in Las Vegas on May 2Rapper 50 Cent plans to stake £1million on Mayweather winning the fightAmerican music star would win £1.5m if Pacquiao is defeatedREAD: Mayweather and Pacquiao to come face-to-face in LA next weekCLICK HERE for all the latest Mayweather vs Pacquiao news
Questions:Pacquiao watched his basketball team lose on Sunday before flying to _ to start his camp. (A) Floyd Mayweather Jnr (B) 50 Cent (C) The Money Team (D) Mayweather (E) Pacquiao (F) Las Vegas (G) Curtis Jackson (H) Floyd Mayweather (I) Manny Pacquiao (J) American (K) LA
A: | (K)
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During my high school years, the most important thing was what I was wearing to the Friday night dance and who I was taking. Although college was talked about, it was the least of my worries. When I was graduating eighth grade and starting high school, my older brother was graduating twelfth grade and going onto college. For my graduation, he gave me a card in which he wrote, "Enjoy your four years..., they go by fast." I remember not believe him then, but looking back..., he was right. Those four years shaped who I was as a person, pushed me to my limit and encouraged me to become an adult. However, I was so completely absorbed in my junior and senior years of high school, that when someone spoke of college I brushed it off. I wasn't ready to leave my comfort zone of having all of my closest friends together and knowing what every single day was going to be like . Studying was something I did only AFTER I nailed my half-time dance performance. I knew my parents wanted me to go to college, so I told them I would go to commuity college and I didn't worry about my SAT scores. When my senior year passed and everyone graduated and went off to their own college ,I started to wish I had done the same. My friends were living away, meeting new people, discovering new places, and I was living at home and driving to and from class every day. It seemed exactly like high school. I hated it! I thought college was supposed to be different! Why didn't I take more time to research colleges and do the same? I ended up loving college and wishing I had four years to enjoy the campus atmosphere instead of two. My advice to anyone thinking about attending college is to think about it very seriously and look into all of your choices well ahead of time. Now I have graduate and I am working full time and I would do anything to go back to my high school days for a second chance! Why didn't the author worry about his SAT scores? A) He wanted to go to community college. B) He had a gift for dance. C) He was well prepared for the exam. D) He believed his brother would help him.
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Many of people like cooking but never have much time for it. Helen Fry's new book Quick Cookinghas been specially written for busy people. It has over 1,000 recipes, from the famous Spanish gazpacho to Swedish smorgasbord. The book is well written and the photographs and drawings are clear. (They are like those in the excellent littleQuick DressmakingandQuick Gardening.) The book has a strong plastic cover. It is easy to find your way around it too. And busy people, notice this, Mrs Fry tells you how much time you need in order to get each dish ready. Quick Cooking has four parts, one for each season. This helps you to use fresh fruit and vegetable when they are cheaper--and, of course, better. There are a lot of exciting ideas from foreign countries, and most of the recipes are easy to follow. You take something simple like a chicken or some cheese, and make an unusual dish out of it. For example, there are no fewer than 40 recipes for eggs! Mrs Fry does not plan complete meals for the "quick book". The beginners will have to find out a lot of things for himself or herself. But this ought to be difficult with such a good book. I wanted to try many of the recipes as soon as I read them. For people with little spare time, Helen Fry's Quick Cooking is excellent value. This passage is most probably _ . A) a book review B) a notice C) a letter to an editor D) an introduction on cooking
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Monthly Talks at London Canal Museum Our monthly talks start at 19:30 on the first Thursday of each month except August. Admission is at normal charges and you don't need to book. They end around 21:00. November 7th The Canal Pioneers, by Chris Lewis. James Brindley is recognized as one of the leading early canal engineers. He was also a major player in training others in the art of canal planning and building. Chris Lewis will explain how Brindley made such a positive contribution to the education of that group of early "civil engineers". December 5th Ice for the Metropolis, by Malcolm Tucker. Well before the arrival of freezers, there was a demand for ice for food preservation and catering, Malcolm will explain the history of importing natural ice and the technology of building ice wells, and how London's ice trade grew. February 6th An Update on the Cotswold Canals, by Liz Payne. The Stroudwater Canal is moving towards reopening. The Thames and Severn Canal will take a little longer. We will have a report on the present state of play. March 6th Eyots and Aits-Thames Islands, by Miranda Vickers. The Thames had many islands. Miranda has undertaken a review of all of them. She will tell us about those of greatest interest. Online bookings:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/book More info:www.canalmuseum.org.uk/whatson London Canal Museum 12-13 New Wharf Road, London NI 9RT www.canalmuseum.org.uk www.canalmuseum.mobi Tel:020 7713 0836 What is the topic of the talk in February? A) The Canal Pioneers. B) Ice for the Metropolis C) Eyots and Aits- Thames Islands D) An Update on the Cotswold Canals
D
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Encouragement and praise can come in many forms, and some ways are better for child development than others. Researchers at the University of Chicago who studied mother-child interactions found that the type of praise children receive affects their attitudes towards challenges later in life. Specifically, praise that focused on their behavior and the choices that kids made helped them deal with difficult experiences better five years later, compared with praise that focused more on the child himself, like "You're a good boy." The study, which appears in the journal Child Development, is the first major study of praise and child development done outside of a lab setting. "It's exciting to see _ play out in the real world," said Elizabeth Gunderson who led the study. "Praising the efforts, actions and work of kids is going to be more beneficial in their long-term persistence and desire to be challenged and work hard in the future." Such "process praise" includes comments such as "You worked really hard", which emphasize a child's actions. "Person praise" includes comments like "You're so smart", which focus on a child's personal qualities. These distinctions aren't new in the field of psychology, but exactly how they affect children's development over the years hasn't always been clear. As part of the study, the researchers visited the homes of more than 50 kids between the ages of 1 and 3, and filmed their daily interactions with their parents during 90-minute sessions. Five years later, the researchers followed up with the families, measuring the children's attitudes towards challenges and problem solving. The children who grew up with more process praise were more open to challenges. Though person praise didn't seem to have any negative effect on the children, the study suggests that process praise teaches children that their talents and abilities can be developed and improved, while person praise sends the message that their abilities are fixed and therefore not easily changed. Which of the following can be the best title for the text? A) Praise is good for children's development. B) Praise is more beneficial than punishment. C) Person praise is better than process praise. D) Process praise is more beneficial in the long run.
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question: Complete the next sentence:
How to date a bipolar man
Do some research.
It may sound a little obvious, but research is important. Understand what you are dealing with! It's okay.
OPTIONS:
- Gaining a slight understanding of the disorder can help you understand his needs, his mood and what is happening. Bipolar is poorly understood by a lot of people, and also presents itself at various levels of severity.
- Eating more, exercising more, and doing just about any other things are important-avoid any drugs or alcohol. Choose a guy who will be a good match for you.
- Remember: if you think your situation is normal, then screw with it; if not, follow it up. Don't learn everything you can about him/her right off the bat.
- There are plenty of bipolar people like you. Explore the areas where you think they are interested in dating you.
answer: Gaining a slight understanding of the disorder can help you understand his needs, his mood and what is happening. Bipolar is poorly understood by a lot of people, and also presents itself at various levels of severity.
Problem: Write the next sentence for:
How to enjoy homework
Choose a time of day when you feel energetic.
If you want to enjoy doing your homework, the time of day you start can make a big difference. Everyone has certain times during the day where they feel more energetic or more tired.
OPTIONS:
- Try to set aside your weekends so that you sleep into the late evening on saturday nights. If you prefer a more optimal time of day, go for it! Evenings typically work best, particularly at night.
- Create a time of day that you feel naturally energetic and refreshed when you have a full day. Set a standard time of day that works for your schedule when you have a full night of homework.
- You will feel better if you do your homework at those times, as well. For example, you might grab a snack just before class.
- You're unlikely to enjoy homework if you feel exhausted while studying. Pick a time of day to work during which you have a natural energy boost..
Next sentence: You're unlikely to enjoy homework if you feel exhausted while studying. Pick a time of day to work during which you have a natural energy boost.
context: How to respond to incoming calls with a message on an iphone
Receive a call on your iphone.
You'll see the option to respond with a text message when you get an incoming call.
Tap the message button on the incoming call screen.
OPTIONS:
- This will select a contact from the choices to your left. Tap the off button to disconnect from the call, and your iphone will launch a message or chat screen.
- This button looks like an icon that resembles a phone receiver. Tapping on it will launch an sms message window.
- This looks like a message bubble, and can be found on the right side of the screen, above the slide to answer or accept button. Tap one of the preconfigured messages.
- It's at the bottom of the screen. You can even swipe down to find the call form by tapping the gear icon on the bottom of the screen.
****
next sentence for the context: This looks like a message bubble, and can be found on the right side of the screen, above the slide to answer or accept button. Tap one of the preconfigured messages.
IN: What happens next?
A man is kneeling on a floor in a house. He and another man are putting down tiles. the recorder
OPTIONS:
- goes to another room, where a woman is seated and painting boards.
- plays and we see the finished tile finish.
- is shown again.
- is shown on the screen.
OUT: goes to another room, where a woman is seated and painting boards.
Problem: How does the next paragraph end?
How to eat right for a fitness program
Determine the goals of your fitness program.
How you eat will depend on what you want to achieve.
Decrease your caloric intake if you are trying to lose weight.
OPTIONS:
- Eliminating too much calorie will help you do so. Gradually taper off your calories between 1 , 250 and 2 , 500 calories each day.
- You should aim to burn more calories than you consume in order to lose weight. Increase your calories if you are trying to build muscle or gain weight.
- In this example , 75 is good; aim for the remainder and focus on minimizing your consumption of carbohydrates. If you only have 100 calories and 50 carbohydrates, consume 30-60 calories daily.
- Stick to the recommended daily suggested calorie intake. Obese adults weigh 50 pounds, while obese women weigh 150 pounds.
A: You should aim to burn more calories than you consume in order to lose weight. Increase your calories if you are trying to build muscle or gain weight.
context: How to lock in a mortgage rate
Visit several lenders to request interest rate quotes.
By shopping around at several mortgage lenders, you can determine which ones offer the best interest rates. Finding the lowest rate can save you significant amounts of money over the term of the mortgage.
OPTIONS:
- Local lenders, on the other hand, will often offer fixed rate rates. Contact them directly to inquire about rates that are affordable.
- Be sure to ask each lender a lot of questions before making an offer. Just asking the lenders who charge greater interest rates will help you make a better decision.
- Some lenders offer only the cheapest rates they will charge. Focus on online lenders that have lower interest rates by visiting several commercial mortgage brokers.
- You may be able to get a general sense of mortgage rates in your area by using online tools offered by real estate websites, banks, or other lenders. However, to get a specific quote, you will need to contact or visit lenders.
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next sentence for the context: | You may be able to get a general sense of mortgage rates in your area by using online tools offered by real estate websites, banks, or other lenders. However, to get a specific quote, you will need to contact or visit lenders. |
In this task you will be given an answer to a question. You need to generate a question. The answer given should be a correct answer for the generated question.
Q: The size of a matrix is defined by the number of rows and columns that it contains. A matrix with m rows and n columns is called an m × n matrix or m-by-n matrix, while m and n are called its dimensions. For example, the matrix A above is a 3 × 2 matrix.
A: | how to write the dimensions of a matrix |
Detailed Instructions: In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
Q: British buyers will get first bite of the cherry on new apartments being launched in Canary Wharf, the heart of London's banking hub. The move has turned on its head the controversial practice of heavily promoting new-build London developments to wealthy overseas buyers - particularly in the Far East. The first residential offering from Canary Wharf Group, which has previously specialised in commercial property, goes on sale on Thursday 9 July 2015. Unlike the Battersea Power Station development, where controversially, the majority of 866 luxury apartments sold out within days to Singaporean investors looking for a bricks and mortar safe haven for their cash, the new offering in Canary Wharf will not be advertised overseas.Canary Wharf flats will not be marketed overseasDevelopers of other London new-builds criticised for marketing in Far EastBut Canary Wharf Group says it is not feasible to exclude non-British buyers
Question:She still cannot fathom just how different the area is from her youth - and when I told her the cost of a home in this new _ development, she was taken aback.
A: | Canary Wharf |
"It's the Little Things" is a 1967 single by Sonny James. "It's the Little Things" was Sonny James' twenty-fifth release on the country chart, the song went to number one on the country chart for five weeks and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the charts.
Does this next sentence follow, given the preceding text?
The song was written over many years | It's impossible to say |
Read the text and determine if the sentence is true:
Image copyright Reuters Britain's Mark Cavendish pulled out of the Tour de France after breaking his right shoulder in a crash. The 32-year-old from the Isle of Man collided with the world champion Peter Sagan before hitting the barriers in a sprint finish. Cavendish, who is just five stage wins away from a Tour record for the most victories, said he was "massively disappointed". The race doctor says Mark, who won a silver medal at the Rio2016 Olympic Games, needs rest but won't need an operation. Peter Sagan has been disqualified from the race for dangerous riding.
Sentence: Mark Cavendish has been to the Isle of Man. | Yes |
In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Among the entities, try to find the best entity that is most likely to fill in "_" and classify the answers based on options.
Example Input: You might think close season speculation in England is over the top. You probably like it that way. But it's nothing compared to Italy. From the moment the referees blow the final whistle in Serie A, the papers, TV and radio debate potential new faces, managerial movement and formation fiddling. Some of it is pure fantasy football. But there are only so many friendlies and transfer rumours you can put up with and thankfully the 2015-16 Serie A season kicks off this weekend. Juventus swatted Lazio aside in the Supercup (Italy's Community Shield equivalent) in Shanghai on August 8. But that wasn't just another ruthless display from the Turin giants, it was the clarion call for a grateful public: calcio is back.The new 2015-16 Serie A season begins in Italy this weekendJuventus are bidding for a fifth consecutive Serie A title this seasonAfter embarrassing campaigns, AC Milan and Inter have been rebuildingIt's not too late to sign up for MailOnline's new Fantasy Football game
Questions:The electrifying Frenchman has already become a star turn for _ and has been given the Bianconeri's famous No 10 shirt. (A) England (B) Italy (C) Serie A (D) Juventus (E) Lazio (F) Supercup (G) Community Shield (H) Shanghai (I) Turin (J) AC Milan (K) Inter (L) MailOnline (M) Fantasy Football
Example Output: (D)
Example Input: A Facebook prank in which a man trolls his racist, xenophobic, and homophobic 'friend' by commenting on every single one of the guy's posts and calling him out for his ignorant views has taken the internet by storm - likely because everyone can relate to seeing these types of comments in their news feeds. In the amusing series of exchanges, which the man behind the hoax have admitted he made up to mock the current political firestorm among conservatives and liberals, a user named 'Robert Graves' relentlessly baits his ultra-conservative friend, 'Brendan Sullivan', by repeatedly mocking his offensive posts. 'Can't believe Kim Davis story has disappeared. She stood up for what she believed in. But now gay marriage has been forced upon this great nation,' Brendan wrote in one post, to which Robert responded: 'Why do you care so much? Worrying about what a couple of gay dudes do in the privacy of their own homes in about the gayest thing a guy can do.'A user named 'Robert Graves' relentlessly baited his ultra-conservative friend, 'Brendan Sullivan', by repeatedly mocking his offensive postsTheir fake exchanges caused a stir on the internet because nearly everyone can relate to having an ignorant Facebook friend like 'Brendan'The prankster came clean about the hoax today, saying he fabricated it to make fun of the political firestorm between liberals and conservatives
Questions:I must say, that is a grading scale like no other I have seen before,' wrote _. (A) Robert Graves (B) Brendan Sullivan (C) Kim Davis (D) Brendan (E) Facebook
Example Output: (A)
Example Input: (CNN) A former US Marine talked with an undercover FBI employee about carrying out a terror attack over the holidays at Pier 39, a busy shopping and tourist area in San Francisco, according to an affidavit filed in US District Court in California on Friday. Everitt Aaron Jameson, 26, of Modesto, California, was arrested and charged with attempting to provide material support to a foreign terrorist organization, the Justice Department said in a news release. Though there are no additional known threats to the city, San Francisco police will be increasing their presence in light of the alleged terror plot, acting Mayor London Breed said in a statement. The spokesperson for the local FBI office said there are no known credible threats in the Bay Area.California man is facing federal chargeFBI said he has expressed loyalty to ISIS
Questions:Undercover employees of the _ posed as supporters of ISIS and contacted Jameson, the affidavit said. (A) US Marine (B) FBI (C) Pier 39 (D) San Francisco (E) US District Court (F) California (G) Everitt Aaron Jameson (H) Modesto (I) Justice Department (J) London Breed (K) Bay Area (L) ISIS
Example Output: | (B)
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Detailed Instructions: In this task, you will be presented with a context passage, a question about that paragraph, and a possible answer to that question. The task is to check the validity of the answer. Answer with "Yes" or "No".
Q: Neighborhood Legal Services, which provides free legal services to the poor, has expanded into the San Gabriel and Pomona valleys, areas with large Asian populations, many of whom speak limited or no English. Language is their biggest obstacle, but the Asian communities' cultural isolation and service providers' lack of cultural expertise also play a part, said NLS executive director Neal Dubovitz. And with 13 percent to 15 percent of the Asian population in the U.S. living below the poverty line, NLS services are badly needed, Dubovitz said. "Although it is a significant part of the poverty population, Asians historically have not been able to participate in the services and programs available to the poor," he said. From simple telephone advice to complete legal representation in court, the agency provides free consumer, health, family, immigration, housing, public benefits and labor legal services to people who earn under $1,380 per month. Legal service providers have long served large Latino populations, who have cultural diversity but share a common language. "I remember the days when there were only a handful of people in the legal offices who spoke Spanish," Dudovitz said. "Now Spanish and English are interchangeable. Our goal is to have that for the major Asian languages as well." Before the expansion, only a few NLS lawyers spoke Asian languages, said attorney Rebecca Yee, who was hired by NLS in April 2002 to design and head the project. "Now we have people speaking Cantonese, Mandarin, Thai, Khmer (from Cambodia), Korean, Vietnamese, Japanese and Tagalog," Yee said. One of the 13 attorneys hired to work with the program is Irene Mak, a family law attorney who speaks Cantonese, Mandarin and Thai. Mak was a partner at a private law firm before she went to work for NLS two years ago, earning up to $20,000 less a year working on domestic violence cases. "The job is more satisfying than the money," said Mak, who grew up in Hong Kong and Thailand before coming to the United States. "I could use my language skills and wanted to give back to the Asian community." NLS expanded when Legal Services Corp., the federal agency that funds providers of free legal services nationwide, reduced the number of grantees in the Los Angeles area from five to three, Dudovitz said. NLS won the competitive grant over the Legal Services Program for Pasadena, San Gabriel-Pomona valleys. That boosted its client base from 16,000 to around 25,000, and NLS opened an office in El Monte. <sep>What languages spoken by the different attorneys of Neighborhood Legal Services? Name three<sep>Hindi
A: | No |
The Hunter Mountain Fire Tower is located on the summit of the eponymous mountain, second highest of the Catskill Mountains in the U.S. state of New York. It was the first of 23 fire lookout towers built by the state in the region, and the next-to-last of the five still standing to be abandoned.
Can we draw the following conclusion?
The Hunter Mountain Fire Tower will be the longest standing fire lookout tower in the U.S
Available options:
a). Yes.
b). It's impossible to say.
c). No. | b). |
Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:
"Union City Blue" is a song by the US rock band Blondie. It was written by Debbie Harry and Nigel Harrison, and was featured on their fourth studio album "Eat to the Beat" from 1979. The tune was inspired by the 1979 movie "Union City", which Debbie Harry appeared in (she wrote the lyrics one evening during a break in the shooting).
Pick your answer from:
[A]. Yes
[B]. It's impossible to say
[C]. No
Hypothesis: Union City Blue had more than a songwriter
| [A]. |
Detailed Instructions: In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
Q: Los Angeles (CNN) -- Oscar-winning actor Javier Bardem calls Israel's treatment of Palestinians "genocide," while "Wonder Woman" actress Gal Gadot sends her "love and prayers" to Israeli soldiers in Gaza. One Direction singer Zayn Malik, a Muslim born in England, received online death threats for tweeting #FreePalestine, a hashtag that Barbados-born singer Rihanna also tweeted but quickly deleted. Celebs are using social media accounts, which are essential for building their show business brands, as political platforms that can cause a negative buzz. Veteran Hollywood publicist Michael Levine cautions clients to be careful about stepping into the public relations controversies that surround any comment on the Israel-Gaza crisis.Celebs are weighing in on the conflict via social media and publicationsJavier Bardem's letter titled "Genocide" is published in Spanish newspapers"Wonder Woman" actress: Hamas hides "like cowards behind women and children"Twitter is "like you're burping out thoughts," Hollywood publicist Michael Levine says
Question:_'s condemnation of Israel was not a spontaneous or accidental message.
A: | Javier Bardem |
Instructions: In this task, you are given a question and a context passage. You have to answer the question based on the given passage.
Input: Besides personality and mood, what do psychologists study?, Context: Many different disciplines have produced work on the emotions. Human sciences study the role of emotions in mental processes, disorders, and neural mechanisms. In psychiatry, emotions are examined as part of the discipline's study and treatment of mental disorders in humans. Nursing studies emotions as part of its approach to the provision of holistic health care to humans. Psychology examines emotions from a scientific perspective by treating them as mental processes and behavior and they explore the underlying physiological and neurological processes. In neuroscience sub-fields such as social neuroscience and affective neuroscience, scientists study the neural mechanisms of emotion by combining neuroscience with the psychological study of personality, emotion, and mood. In linguistics, the expression of emotion may change to the meaning of sounds. In education, the role of emotions in relation to learning is examined.
Output: | emotions |
IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
How to make chicken supreme
Start by dicing the onion into thin, almost translucent pieces.
Take the chicken breast and remove the excess skin and bones from it.
After the chicken breast is skinless and boneless, dice it into small (quarter size) pieces.
OPTIONS:
- Dice only one onion at a time, as you don't want the onion so small that you cannot see the marrow. If the onions are caked all over, then you may have better luck making your own.
- Start with 2 pounds and brush the onion 1/2 to 3 times with a vegetable peeler to remove excess fat. Rub the chicken with butter or olive oil so the olive oil makes a thick paste.
- ( normal sized) 1 large piece, then divide the remaining diced onion and bacon in half. Crush 1 medium onion, then dice that as well.
- Cut each lemon into two even sections. Squeeze the juice from all (4) lemons into one of the small bowls.
OUT: Cut each lemon into two even sections. Squeeze the juice from all (4) lemons into one of the small bowls.
IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
How to encourage your friends to contact you more
Let people know you're down for anything.
You may not get contacted if people think you're not interested in certain events or activities. Try to let people know you're interested in trying new things.
OPTIONS:
- This way, when someone wants to hit up a new bar or try a new restaurant, you're more likely to get an invitation. When a moment comes in conversation to show you're interested in trying new things, take it.
- It may help if you post your own tips on social media or a blog. This way, the people can appreciate your pull for those activities while also respecting your interests and values.
- For example, try to invite people to a thing you're interested in, like a dance class or play club that's happening up in the school. If you already know people, don't worry if they think you're not interested in that particular event.
- Keep a journal if you happen to be inclined. Jot down some physical information about yourself.
OUT: This way, when someone wants to hit up a new bar or try a new restaurant, you're more likely to get an invitation. When a moment comes in conversation to show you're interested in trying new things, take it.
IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
The marching band align in the street with the instruments. After, people play in the marching band in different places. the marching band
OPTIONS:
- performs on front a building and other places.
- sits in a park playing instruments.
- stands on the sidewalk, then women walk and play the instruments.
- leaves the location where they came from.
OUT: | performs on front a building and other places. |
Problem: Write the next sentence for:
How to help your senior dog sleep better
Give your dog a comfortable place to sleep.
As your dog ages, its body will naturally have more aches and pains. If your dog seems restless at night and it can't get comfortable, then if may need a softer, properly lit, and warmer place to sleep.
OPTIONS:
- Consider getting a dog bed that is thoroughly cushioned. Padding can make your dog much more comfortable throughout the night.
- Sleeping on a recliner or a sofa is not the best option and can result in your dog getting stiff and cramped over long periods of time. Select soft fabric to cover your dog's hamstrings.
- Buy a bed that is comfortable for your dog. Mattresses tend to convey comfort instead of loneliness.
- If your dog is sleeping while you're watching tv or are at work, turn off your television and turn off your lights. Put a warm blanket or pillow over your dog's chest to help it to sleep..
Next sentence: Consider getting a dog bed that is thoroughly cushioned. Padding can make your dog much more comfortable throughout the night.
context: An introduction comes onto the screen for a video about a sporting competition. a woman
OPTIONS:
- shows off several helmet rides in a carnival.
- will be presenting a red sweater.
- is interviewing another woman about the competition and all the events.
- prepares using an elliptical followed by several clips of competition playing outdoors.
****
next sentence for the context: is interviewing another woman about the competition and all the events.
IN: What happens next?
A bull runs through a crowd. The people int he crowd disperse. a bull
OPTIONS:
- runs over a weigh while people watch.
- rolls over a planter and pushes a player down.
- corners a man on the ground.
- appears on the field.
OUT: corners a man on the ground.
Problem: How does the next paragraph end?
How to cut dragon fruit
Slice the dragon fruit in half.
Place the fruit on a cutting board and get a sharp knife. Leaving the skin intact, cut the fruit lengthwise.
OPTIONS:
- Keep cutting until the center half of the fruit is cut down to avoid scoring the skin. Don't slice the fruit too much.
- You should be able to cut along the fruit with the cut side facing upwards. Stop cutting once you are about half the way through, as the fruit will continue to soften as it ripens.
- A single cut down from the stem separates the fruit into 2 halves, revealing the edible white fruit inside. Use a spoon to separate the fruit from the skin.
- You will end up with a sharp side that has a number of vegetables on it and a sharp side that has a dull side. Keep the skin intact by tossing it with any vegetables that you will slice into pieces.
A: A single cut down from the stem separates the fruit into 2 halves, revealing the edible white fruit inside. Use a spoon to separate the fruit from the skin.
IN: Write the next sentence in this paragraph:
How to use modern psychology to live a miserable life
Accept that you might be one of the people built to be miserable.
Blame the cortical lottery. About half of all humans are born in the negative half of the " affective style " spectrum.
OPTIONS:
- It is the literal version of this " personality prism. " many people thought they were evil when first raised in this " normal " form of society, but realize they aren't as bad as people think.
- Recognize that psychological instability tends to be the result of a lack of empathy and sensitivity. Know that today's science doesn't appeal to everyone.
- In a nutshell, some people are just born pessimists. Thanks to your genes, you are predisposed to focus on threats, and lack confidence to deal with them.
- That doesn't mean we're perfect as we can be. Yes, humans have good luck, but we are the lowest of the 5.
OUT: In a nutshell, some people are just born pessimists. Thanks to your genes, you are predisposed to focus on threats, and lack confidence to deal with them.
Problem: How does the next paragraph end?
A guy walks under a horse fence. A person leads a horse. The guy gets on top of the horse. the guy
OPTIONS:
- uses a round brush to clean off the horse's hooves.
- gets off the horse.
- ties a he poster on the horse.
- pats the horse and goes horseback riding.
A: | pats the horse and goes horseback riding. |
Detailed Instructions: In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Among the entities, try to find the best entity that is most likely to fill in "_" and classify the answers based on options.
Problem:San Francisco (CNN) -- As Nokia prepares for its next crucial venture into the U.S. and high-end smartphones, the Finnish cell-phone maker is missing a crucial piece: an abundant catalog of applications. Nokia is attempting to woo app developers with such incentives as pre-installing their software on the forthcoming phone, prominent promotion for their products and funding development of an app, according to three people involved in the negotiations. A vibrant app store has become a major selling point to smartphone customers. In the past, Nokia, which sells the highest volume of mobile phones worldwide, has made efforts to work with some creators of apps for its platforms. A Nokia spokeswoman said the company offers app developers a variety of incentives, some in partnership with Microsoft, which include coding assistance and marketing. "We do not disclose these arrangements, as each is different," she said. Microsoft declined to comment for this story.Nokia is offering to pay developers to make apps for its new phone, sources saySuch payments from phone manufacturers are unusualMicrosoft did something similar last year, but its Windows Phone app catalog is still lackingNokia is set to launch its first Windows phone by the end of the year, sources say
Questions:Microsoft is hoping to solve both problems with its long-term "strategic partnership" with _, the highest-volume cell-phone manufacturer worldwide. (A) San Francisco (B) CNN (C) Nokia (D) U.S. (E) Finnish (F) Microsoft (G) Windows Phone (H) Windows
Solution: | (C) |
Walter Clarence Taylor Jr. (February 26, 1907 – October 3, 1994), known as Dub Taylor, was an American character actor who from the 1940s into the 1990s worked extensively in films and on television, often in Westerns but in comedies. He was the father of actor Buck Taylor, who played the character Newly O'Brien on "Gunsmoke".
Does this next sentence follow, given the preceding text?
He was also known as Dub Taylor | Yes |
Dad is a 1989 American comedy-drama film written and directed by Gary David Goldberg and starring Jack Lemmon, Ted Danson, Olympia Dukakis, Kathy Baker, Kevin Spacey and Ethan Hawke. It is based on William Wharton's novel of the same name. The original music score was composed by James Horner. The film was produced by Amblin Entertainment and distributed by Universal Pictures.
Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "Dad was a flop in theateres"? | It's impossible to say |
Problem: What happens next in this paragraph?
How to repair liver damage
Avoid alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs.
Heavy drinking over a long period of time can cause liver damage. If you have liver disease or cirrhosis, drinking even a small amount can worsen your condition.
OPTIONS:
- Drinking more liquids in public places can also only exacerbate liver damage. Most people generally do not feel well when drunk.
- Alcohol can also dry out your liver cells, resulting in anorexia. Studies have shown that excess alcohol can make damaged liver tissues more vulnerable to damage.
- Tobacco and recreational drugs can also worsen liver damage. If necessary, do your best to stop using tobacco or any other drugs.
- Drinking vigorously intoxicated is too risky for you. Make sure to drink 100 to 150 glasses of alcohol every day, depending on your age.
A: Tobacco and recreational drugs can also worsen liver damage. If necessary, do your best to stop using tobacco or any other drugs.
Three men are applying plaster to the ceiling of an unfinished room while another man watches. one of the men
OPTIONS:
- climbs a ladder to reach the ceiling.
- lays tiles down on the floor and begins to remove them from the ceiling with a tool.
- bends down before explaining the use of the bare spots to the second man.
- removes the plaster and we see it covered in paint as plaster is smeared on the ceiling and an opening appears with the word " herty ".
climbs a ladder to reach the ceiling.
question: Complete the next sentence:
How to shoot a basic jump shot and lay up
Spread your right fingers (or shooting hand) around the basketball, with your thumb and index finger forming approximately a 90 degree angle.
Make sure to prevent your palms from touching the ball.
Place your left hand to the left of the ball while applying just enough pressure for support.
OPTIONS:
- Move your right hand over the ball. With your left hand left as the hand on the bottom (not your shooting hand), apply about an inch (2.5 cm) of pressure to the ball for support.
- Hold this position for 1 second depending on your shooting speed. Stand facing the basketball while its s making contact.
- Also make sure your left palm is not touching the ball. Now position your feet shoulder length apart.
- Turn your index fingers slightly inwards while the ball moves to your right. Stop the ball from moving to one side, and then come back in position just in case.
answer: Also make sure your left palm is not touching the ball. Now position your feet shoulder length apart.
Problem: Write the next sentence for:
How to get to know your students
Designate five minutes a day for chatting with students.
To get to know your students, designate five minutes at the start of every class to engage in casual conversation with them. Ask about their extracurricular activities, favorite movies and music, or other topics that do not involve schoolwork.
OPTIONS:
- Discuss topics you know your students like how they like to read or what books they like to listen to. Ask your students if they like to work on their homework.
- If you bring up the conversation by asking questions, look for signs that they're focused or engaged in a conversation. Ask them if they have a busy schedule or if they have the time to study, if they have finished all projects, or if they are trying something new.
- Getting to know your students' interests will give you insight into their personalities and provide the opportunity for future conversations. For instance, once you know a student's favorite sports teams, you can easily engage them in conversations about games, trades, and other sports news.
- If you are using these periods for daily chat, include it when meeting students. Use the five minutes as a way to ask admissions questions..
Next sentence: Getting to know your students' interests will give you insight into their personalities and provide the opportunity for future conversations. For instance, once you know a student's favorite sports teams, you can easily engage them in conversations about games, trades, and other sports news.
context: How to be an empathetic friend
Be an active listener.
One of the best ways to show empathy to a friend is by listening to what they have to say. It can be easy to get caught up in your own thoughts during a conversation or to get distracted by other things in your environment while your friend is talking.
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- However, a truly empathetic friend will listen actively and attentively to a friend in need. Make eye contact with your friend while they speak.
- But if you want to be an empathetic friend, you have to be active and give your friend the time and space they deserve. Active listening is the one-time thing in any conversation.
- However, practicing listening will allow you to be attentive and your friend can tell you about what they're going through even if you aren't listening. Participating in conversation will give you a sense of purpose and give you a reason to feel more involved.
- One way to show you're active is to let your friend talk into your thoughts as well. Show your friend you're paying attention by nodding to show you're listening.
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next sentence for the context: However, a truly empathetic friend will listen actively and attentively to a friend in need. Make eye contact with your friend while they speak.
Problem: What happens next in this paragraph?
How to heal hypertrophic scars
Apply a silicone gel or mask.
Silicone gel masks are a common, effective treatment for hypertrophic scars. You can buy sheeting masks or gel over-the-counter at a drug store or online, or you can purchase it from your dermatologist.
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- Apply the gel or mask a few times a day for a week or two, for a total supply. Silicone gel masks are the best for hypertrophic scars because they last for several months, and they stay in the skin for several months.
- Carefully follow the instructions on the packaging, or those provided by your doctor. To use the mask, apply it over your scar and make sure it stays in place.
- This gel or mask is applied over the entire area of the acne on the face, burning away the dead skin cells and softening the scar skin. It can be pricey, so if you're not certain where to look, ask your dermatologist or pharmacist.
- They may cause a burning sensation, but are safe and comfortable to apply directly to your skin. Silicone masks can leave nasty scars, so look for a product specifically designed for your needs.
A: | Carefully follow the instructions on the packaging, or those provided by your doctor. To use the mask, apply it over your scar and make sure it stays in place. |
Detailed Instructions: You will be given a passage, and your task is to generate a Yes/No question that is answerable based on the given passage.
Q: Barq's /ˈbɑːrks/ is an American soft drink. Its brand of root beer is notable for having caffeine. Barq's, created by Edward Barq and bottled since the turn of the 20th century, is owned by the Barq family but bottled by the Coca-Cola Company. It was known as Barq's Famous Olde Tyme Root Beer until 2012.
A: | is there caffeine in root beer barq's? |
"Where Is the Feeling?" is a song by Australian recording artist and songwriter Kylie Minogue, taken from her fifth studio album "Kylie Minogue" (1994). The song was written by Wilf Smarties and Jayn Hanna, while production was handled by Brothers in Rhythm. It was released on 10 July 1995 as the third and final single from her self-titled album "Kylie Minogue".
Based on that paragraph can we conclude that this sentence is true?
Kylie Minogue has been to Australia. | Yes |
"The Inbetweeners" is a BAFTA Award-winning British sitcom created by Damon Beesley and Iain Morris, and broadcast on E4. The series follows the lives of four sixth form students – Will McKenzie (Simon Bird), Simon Cooper (Joe Thomas), Jay Cartwright (James Buckley) and Neil Sutherland (Blake Harrison). The series is narrated by Will, who acts as the programme's lead character.
Can we draw the following conclusion?
Will is a lead character in the sitcom which won BAFTA Award
Choose your answer from: (A). Yes (B). It's impossible to say (C). No | (A). |
In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Among the entities, try to find the best entity that is most likely to fill in "_" and classify the answers based on options.
(CNN) -- The reaction to Kanye West's hijacking of the microphone from Taylor Swift during her acceptance speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards came quickly and unequivocally. Kanye West took the microphone from Taylor Swift during her speech at the 2009 MTV Video Music Awards. Celebrities and fans alike expressed their disapproval of West interrupting Swift's win for Best Female Video to tout his appreciation of nominee Beyonce. "Taylor, I'm really happy for you," West said after grabbing the microphone from a clearly stunned Swift. "I'll let you finish, but Beyonce had one of the best videos of all time! One of the best videos of all time!"Kanye West interrupted Taylor Swift's VMA acceptance speechCelebs take to Twitter and blogs to express outrageWest is well-known for shocking behaviorVMA attendee: "Every time his name was mentioned, people booed"
Questions:"I think that it was not Kanye's place to speak for _ or to ruin Taylor Swift's moment," Wilbekin said. (A) CNN (B) Kanye West (C) Taylor Swift (D) MTV Video Music Awards (E) West (F) Swift (G) Best Female Video (H) Beyonce (I) Taylor (J) VMA (K) Twitter | (H) |
Q: Bola Sete rarely recorded himself playing the steel string acoustic guitar.
Jungle Suite is an album by Brazilian guitarist Bola Sete, released in 1985 through Dancing Cat Records. Recorded in 1982, it is the only known recording of Sete playing a steel-string acoustic guitar. "Jungle Suite" was his final album before his death from lung cancer in 1987.
A: Yes
Q: You can play sports in The Wallace Park.
The Wallace Park in Lisburn, Northern Ireland was bequeathed to the people of Lisburn by Sir Richard Wallace. It is a pleasant park with tree-lined walkways. There is a number of football pitches, tennis courts, a duck pond and a children's adventure play area. The grounds of Lisburn Cricket Club are in the centre of the park where Cecil Walker MBE is the groundman.
A: Yes
Q: Daniel Armbruster sings in a falsetto on the track "Dangerous."
"Dangerous" is a song by American electronic music project Big Data, from their debut EP "1.0" (2013) and their debut studio album "2.0" (2015). It features American indie rock band Joywave, with vocals being performed by the band's lead singer Daniel Armbruster.
A: It's impossible to say
Q: Mick Jones collaborated with Mick Ronson on Short Back'n'Sides.
Short Back 'n' Sides is the fifth solo album of Ian Hunter. Unsure of which direction he should take, Ian Hunter finally decided to collaborate with Mick Jones, who gave Hunter's songs a tougher and heavier touch. Fellow Clash member Topper Headon as well as Mick Ronson, Todd Rundgren and Ellen Foley also appeared on this album.
A: | Yes |
In this task, you are given a question and a context passage. You have to answer the question based on the given passage.
Q: What do some believe about the cassock and surplice?, Context: Among the paleo-orthodox and emerging church movements in Protestant and evangelical churches, in which some Presbyterians are involved, clergy are moving away from the traditional black Geneva gown to such vestments as the alb and chasuble, but also cassock and surplice (typically a full length Old English style surplice which resembles the Celtic alb, an ungirdled liturgical tunic of the old Gallican Rite), which some, particularly those identifying with the Liturgical Renewal Movement, hold to be more ancient and representative of a more ecumenical past.
A: | more ancient and representative of a more ecumenical past |
The 1972–73 California Golden Seals season was the California Golden Seals' sixth season in the NHL. The Seals were hit particularly hard by defections to the new World Hockey Association, dropping 12 points from the previous year and returning to the basement of the West Division. The Seals had the worst record in the National Hockey League with a 13–55–10 record.
Does this next sentence follow, given the preceding text?
The Seals won less than 20 games. | Yes |
Instructions: In this task, you are given a text of many news articles seperated by special token "|||||". Your task is to summarize them.
Input: Counter-terrorism police have opened an investigation into the “unexplained” death on British soil of an arch enemy of Vladimir Putin, just eight days after the nerve gas assassination attempt on a Russian double agent.
Nikolai Glushkov, 68, the right-hand man of the deceased oligarch Boris Berezovsky, Mr Putin’s one-time fiercest rival, was found dead at his London home on Monday.
A Russian media source said Glushkov, the former boss of the state airline Aeroflot, who said he feared he was on a Kremlin hit-list, was found with “strangulation marks” on his neck.
The inquiry into Glushkov’s death was announced hours before a midnight deadline for the Kremlin to explain how Russian-made nerve... ||||| A Russian exile who was close friends with the late oligarch Boris Berezovsky has been found dead in his London home, according to friends.
Nikolai Glushkov, 68, was discovered by his family and friends late on Monday night. The cause of death is not yet clear. One of his friends, the newspaper editor Damian Kudryavtsev, posted the news on his Facebook page.
Without confirming the man’s name, the Metropolitan police said the counter-terrorism command unit was leading the investigation into the death “as a precaution because of associations that the man is believed to have had”.
It said there was no evidence at present to suggest a link to poisoning in Salisbury of the Russian former double agent Sergei Skripal and his daughter, Yulia. The Skripals remain in a critical condition.
Police were called by the London ambulance service to a residential address in New Malden at 10.46pm on Monday. “An investigation is under way following the death of a man in his 60s in Kingston borough,” said the Met.
On Tuesday a cluster of blue tents had been erected to cover the front of Glushkov’s house and several uniformed police stood in front of a cordon.
Facebook Twitter Pinterest A policeman stands guard outside the house of Nikolai Glushkov. Photograph: Will Edwards/AFP/Getty Images
Glushkov’s neighbours painted a picture of a man living a quiet life in south-west London, where he had recently been recovering from an operation.
Ako Mohammed, who runs a barber shop near Glushkov’s home, said the Russian had last come in more than a fortnight ago.
“He was using crutches and had just had an operation on his leg,” he said. “He used to come in every month or so. He was in last about two or three weeks ago and asked us how business was.”
Kate Fitzsimmons, 87, who has lived on the street for more than 30 years, said Glushkov would occasionally wave and smile to her when he came out of his house, directly across from hers. “He seemed like a quiet man. A lady would come sometimes as well but he kept to himself generally.”
In the 1990s Glushkov was a director of the state airline Aeroflot and Berezovsky’s LogoVAZ car company. In 1999, as Berezovsky fell out with Vladimir Putin and fled to the UK, Glushkov was charged with money laundering and fraud. He spent five years in jail and was freed in 2004. Fearing further arrest, he fled to the UK and was granted political asylum.
In 2011 he gave evidence in a court case brought by Berezovsky against fellow oligarch Roman Abramovich, who remained on good terms with the Kremlin. Glushkov told the court he had effectively been taken hostage by Putin’s administration, which wanted to pressure Berezovsky to sell his stake in the TV station ORT.
In court, Berezovsky claimed he and Abramovich had been partners in the 1990s in an oil firm, Sibneft, and accused the Chelsea football club owner of cheating him out of $5bn (£3.2bn). Abramovich denied this. The judge, Mrs Justice Gloster, rejected the claim and described Berezovsky as “deliberately dishonest”.
Glushkov was unhappy with the judgment and launched a formal appeal, citing “bias”. Meanwhile, Berezovsky disappeared from public life. In March 2013 he was found dead at his ex-wife’s home in Berkshire. Police said they believed he killed himself but his friends were not so certain, and a coroner recorded an open verdict.
Speaking to the Guardian in 2013, Glushkov said he was sceptical that Berezovsky, who was found hanged in a bathroom, took his own life. “I’m definite Boris was killed. I have quite different information from what is being published in the media,” he said.
He noted that a large number of Russian exiles, including Berezovsky and Alexander Litvinenko, had died under mysterious circumstances. “Boris was strangled. Either he did it himself or with the help of someone. [But] I don’t believe it was suicide,” Glushkov said. “Too many deaths [of Russian emigres] have been happening.”
Glushkov continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding Berezovsky’s death for some months. He conceded that in the period before his friend’s death they had quarrelled. In 2013 Glushkov emailed a friend: “I have a lot of new facts that are of great interest.”
Glushkov has two adult children, Natasha and Dima, and an ex-wife who lives in Moscow. It is understood he had split in recent years from a partner, although they remained on good terms. Natasha is based in the UK.
In 2017, during a trial in absentia in Russia, Glushkov was sentenced to eight years in prison for stealing $123m from Aeroflot. The airline pursued the case in London. Glushkov had been defending himself, and told friends he had run out of money to hire lawyers. He was due to attend a hearing at 10.30am on Monday in the Rolls building, London’s commercial court, but failed to show up.
The Met said the next of kin had been informed. “Whilst we believe we know the identity of the deceased, formal identification is yet to take place,” the force said. “The death is currently being treated as an unexplained.” ||||| LONDON (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May agreed on Tuesday that Russia must provide “unambiguous answers” after London gave Moscow until midnight to explain how a Soviet-era nerve weapon was used against a former Russian double agent.
May, who said on Monday it was “highly likely” that Russia was behind the poisoning of Sergei Skripal and his daughter, also won support from Britain’s main European allies and the European Union, which denounced the attack as “shocking” and offered help to track down those responsible.
Jens Stoltenberg, Secretary-General of the U.S.-led NATO alliance, said the attack was “horrendous”.
Russia, however, signalled there was little likelihood that it would respond adequately to London’s call for a credible explanation by Wednesday.
Denying it had played any part in the attack, which left the 66-year-old Skripal and his 33-year-old daughter Yulia fighting for their lives, Russia said it would ignore the ultimatum until London handed over samples of the nerve agent used and complied with international obligations for joint investigations of such incidents.
“Any threats to take ‘sanctions’ against Russia will not be left without a response,” the Russian foreign ministry said in a statement. “The British side should understand that.”
Russia holds a presidential election on Sunday in which Vladimir Putin, himself a former KGB spy, is expected to coast to a fourth term in the Kremlin.
Skripal, a former officer with Russian military intelligence, betrayed dozens of Russian agents to British intelligence before being arrested in Moscow and jailed in 2006.
He was released under a spy swap deal in 2010 and took refuge in Britain, where he had been living quietly in the cathedral city of Salisbury until he and his daughter were found unconscious on a public bench there on March 4.
A British policeman who was also affected by the nerve agent is now conscious in a serious but stable condition.
LETHAL NERVE AGENT
May said on Monday Britain had identified the substance as belonging to the lethal Novichok group of nerve agents developed by the Soviet military in the 1970s and 1980s.
She and her ministers say Britain will take further “robust” punitive action against Russian interests - beyond sanctions already in place - if Putin does not come up with a credible explanation of events.
Trump’s endorsement of Britain’s tough line, made during a phone call with May, came on the heels of messages of solidarity from France’s President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel. They gave the British prime minister additional hope of marshalling Western backing for her government as it heads towards a showdown with Putin.
Members of the emergency services wearing protective clothing work near the bench where former Russian intelligence officer Sergei Skripal and his daughter Yulia were found poisoned in Salisbury, Britain, March 13, 2018. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls
“President Trump agreed with Prime Minister May that the Government of the Russian Federation must provide unambiguous answers regarding how this chemical weapon, developed in Russia, came to be used in the United Kingdom,” the White House said in a statement about the two leaders’ phone call.
“The two leaders agreed on the need for consequences for those who use these heinous weapons in flagrant violation of international norms,” it said.
May’s spokesman said Trump had said the United States was “with the U.K. all the way”.
If no satisfactory Russian response is received by midnight London time May is likely to outline Britain’s response in parliament on Wednesday.
It remains to be seen how much of a rupture in relations with Russia May’s government is prepared to envisage.
While trade figures show Russia accounts for less than 1 percent of British imports, London is of major importance for Russian companies seeking to raise capital and since the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union has become the Western capital of choice for many Russian business leaders.
Britain could call on allies for a coordinated Western response, freeze the assets of Russian business leaders and officials, expel diplomats or launch targeted cyber attacks. It may also cut back participation in the soccer World Cup which Russia is hosting in June and July.
Russia Today, a round-the-clock news network that is funded by Putin’s government, could lose its licence to broadcast in Britain if May’s government determined that Moscow was behind the attack, Britain’s media regulator said.
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This report drew a swift response from Russia. “Not a single British media outlet will work in our country if they shut down Russia Today (RT),” the state-run RIA news agency cited Maria Zakharova as saying on state television.
The expression of solidarity from the EU came despite tensions over British preparations to quit the bloc next year.
The EU has already imposed travel restrictions and asset freezes against 150 people and 38 companies in response to Russia’s annexation of Crimea from Ukraine. EU nationals and companies are also banned from buying or selling new bonds or equity in some state-owned Russian banks and major Russian energy companies.
But diplomats in Brussels said that, despite sharing Britain’s anger, the bloc was unlikely to have much stomach for imposing additional sanctions on Russia since attributing the nerve attack to Moscow was difficult and keeping existing economic sanctions going was proving a strain. |||||
Output: | The two Russians had fled to the UK, and now both are dead. Nikolai Glushkov, who was once business partners with Boris Berezovsky, was found dead in his London home Monday night. Counterterrorism police are investigating the unexplained death "as a precaution because of associations that the man is believed to have had." The Telegraph calls Berezovsky, who opposed Putin and also died in unexplained circumstances in the UK in 2013, Putin's "arch enemy"; Glushkov and other friends insisted Putin ordered his murder. The paper calls Glushkov Berezovsky's "closest aide"; in the '90s he was a director at Berezovsky's car company as well as the state airline Aeroflot. Glushkov, variously reported as 68 or 69, left Russia for the UK, where he was ultimately granted political asylum, after Berezovsky fell out with Putin and left for the UK himself. After Berezovsky's exit, Glushkov was charged with money laundering and fraud and spent five years in jail. He left for the UK out of fear he'd be arrested again; he denied all the charges against him. The Guardian has much more on that period of his life. Glushkov's death comes eight days after the poisoning of Russian double agent Sergei Skripal, but authorities say there is no evidence the two incidents are connected. In the Skripal case, Reuters reports Britain gave Russia a deadline of midnight Tuesday to explain how a Russian nerve agent was used against him, but Russia has pledged not to do so until samples of the nerve agent are handed over. President Trump Tuesday expressed support for Britain, saying if the US "agrees" with the facts, "we will condemn Russia or whoever it may be." |
Q: Over 20 families were approved
"We have received the most approved families that we have ever had in Henderson," said Britney Smith with Habitat Henderson. "So this project and the city's help on donating those two lots to use and working with us on a good place to put those homes helps us get some applicants already in homes."
OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: It's impossible to say
Q: to diagnose collie eye in shelties, you need to test the dog's eyesight
How to diagnose collie eye in shelties<br>Test your dog's eyesight. If you want to know if your sheltie has cea, then test his eyesight. In mild cases, your dog may be able to see well enough to cope.
OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: Yes
Q: In order to calculate daily interest, you only need to determine one factor.
How to calculate daily interest<br>Gather the information needed to calculate interest. This includes the amount of money you will be investing or saving, the length of the term and the proposed interest rates. You may have several sets of variables if your intention is to compare alternatives.
OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: No
Q: The coalition was vast
In 1990, there was a vast coalition put together to run Saddam Hussein out of Kuwait. The international community, the international world said this is the right thing to do, but when it came time to authorize the use of force on the Senate floor, my opponent voted against the use of force.
OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: | Yes |
Definition: In this task, you are given a question and a context passage. You have to answer the question based on the given passage.
Input: How did the Dalit Buddhist movement become?, Context: A number of modern movements or tendencies in Buddhism emerged during the second half of the 20th Century, including the Dalit Buddhist movement (also sometimes called 'neo-Buddhism'), Engaged Buddhism, and the further development of various Western Buddhist traditions.
Output: | modern movements or tendencies in Buddhism |
Q: the naval base was in an inconvenient locatoin
Dunyvaig Castle, (Scottish Gaelic: "Dùn Naomhaig" , Anglicised "Fort of the galleys", also known as "Dunnyveg") is located on the south side of Islay, in Argyll, Scotland, on the shore of Lagavulin Bay, 4 km from Port Ellen. The castle was once a naval base of the Lord of the Isles, chiefs of Clan Donald. It was held by the chiefs of the Clan MacDonald of Dunnyveg.
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- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: It's impossible to say
Q: Piracy has been extirpated.
An American-owned tugboat from Italy along with its 16 member crew was hijacked around 11 am EST on Saturday in the Gulf of Aden. The Italian Ambassador, Pierandrea Magistrati, confirmed that "there is a boat that has been hijacked, I believe by Somali pirates." Additionally, Shona Lowe, a spokeswoman at NATO's Northwood maritime command center reported that the Italian-flagged tugboat was hijacked this morning off of Somalia's northern coast. Lowe also confirmed that Italian government officials along with the company that owned the tugboat were trying to secure the release of the crew, ten of which were Italians.
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- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: It's impossible to say
Q: There were four offenders
Prosecutors say they've found a second victim in the case of an El Cajon teen who was kidnapped to be forced into prostitution. Four suspects are already facing charges of human trafficking, robbery, sexual battery and pimping in this case. Prosecutors say they will file the new charges against the four later Wednesday.
OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: Yes
Q: This film does not feature an interview with Bob Larson.
Über Goober A Film About Gamers is a 2004 independent documentary film focusing on people who play role-playing games. The film was directed by Steve Metze and features interviews with Gary Gygax, Peter Adkison, Mike Stackpole and Bob Larson, amongst others. The film has screened at theatres, film festivals, and gaming conventions, winning the award for "Best Film" at Gen Con Indianapolis, 2004.
OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: | No |
Detailed Instructions: In this task, you are given a text of many news articles seperated by special token "|||||". Your task is to summarize them.
Q: Image copyright AP Image caption The USS George HW Bush has been sent to the Gulf by the US along with two other military vessels
Washington is considering direct talks with Iran on the security situation in Iraq, a US official has told the BBC.
The move comes as US President Barack Obama weighs up options on action to take in Iraq.
Meanwhile, the US condemned as "horrifying" photos posted online by Sunni militants that appear to show fighters massacring Iraqi soldiers.
In the scenes, the soldiers are shown being led away and lying in trenches before and after their "execution".
The Iraqi military said the pictures were real, but their authenticity has not been independently confirmed.
The BBC's Jim Muir, in northern Iraq, says if the photographs are genuine, it would be by far the biggest single atrocity since the time of the American-led invasion of Iraq in 2003.
Their emergence came as the Iraqi government claimed to have "regained the initiative" against an offensive by Sunni rebels led by ISIS - the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant.
Extremists captured key cities, including Mosul and Tikrit, last week, but several towns have now been retaken from the rebels.
However the insurgents captured the northern city of Tal Afar, west of Mosul, overnight after a heavy mortar bombardment.
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption The images appear to show captured Iraqi soldiers in civilian clothes being led away by militants, as the BBC's John Simpson reports
Vienna talks
While the US and Iran are old adversaries, both have an interest in curbing the growing threat posed by ISIS and both are considering military support to the Iraqi government, says the BBC's Rajini Vaidyanathan in Washington.
The US is said to be considering direct discussions with Tehran which could even take place as early as this week.
The two countries are due to hold the latest round of talks on Iran's nuclear programme in Vienna.
Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has said he will consider co-operation if the US takes action in Iraq.
The USS George HW Bush aircraft carrier is already being deployed to the Gulf, accompanied by two more warships. But Washington says no US troops will be deployed on the ground.
The US has also announced it is increasing security at its embassy in Baghdad and relocating some staff to safer areas.
Meanwhile, there are reports that more than 130 Iranian Revolutionary Guards are in Iraq to provide training and advice.
Image copyright AP Image caption The pictures have not been independently verified, but military sources said they were authentic
Taken in trucks
The massacre pictures, apparently posted by ISIS, are said to show what happened to soldiers after the group took over an army base in Tikrit.
Video footage, apparently filmed earlier, shows many hundreds of men being marched off, with the voice on tape saying they had surrendered at the Speicher base.
Still photographs show large numbers of young men being transported away in trucks.
Captions on the photographs, which again appeared to have been issued by ISIS, said they were being taken away to their deaths.
What appear to be ISIS fighters are seen firing on their captives in some images.
Media playback is unsupported on your device Media caption The insurgency is increasingly splitting communities along sectarian lines, as the BBC's Paul Wood reports
Sources in the rebel movement, who do not belong to ISIS, told the BBC they believed as many as 1,000 personnel from the base had been executed.
They said the ISIS fighters had divided them into regular army conscripts, who were set free, and volunteers from Shia militias or from the government's elite Golden Brigade, who were condemned to die.
Earlier, Iraqi army spokesman Lt Gen Qasim Ata said the military had scored successes against the militants in several areas, killing 279 of them. The figure could not be independently verified.
Government forces were reported to be building up in the city of Samarra, north of Baghdad, ready for a counter-offensive on Tikrit.
Image copyright AP Image caption There are reports that thousands of men have joined Shia militias
ISIS in Iraq
The Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS) has 3,000 to 5,000 fighters, and grew out of an al-Qaeda-linked organisation in Iraq
Joined in its offensives by other Sunni militant groups, including Saddam-era officers and soldiers, and disaffected Sunni tribal fighters
ISIS has exploited the standoff between the Iraqi government and the minority Sunni Arab community, which complains that Shia Prime Minister Nouri Maliki is monopolising power
The organisation is led by Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, an obscure figure regarded as a battlefield commander and tactician
Are you in Saadiya, Jalawla or Baghdad? Have you been affected by the latest developments? You can email [email protected] using the title 'Iraq'. ||||| 11.30pm BST
We're going to wrap up our live blog coverage for the day. Here's a summary of where things stand:
• Isis fighters and allied groups took new territory in northern and western Iraq, including the city of Tal Afar, along a main route into Syria.
• Isis claims that it had killed 1,700 Iraqi soldiers were questioned. But videos of Isis executions of Iraqi security forces stirred outrage. Some diagnosed a broader sectarian conflict to come.
• Forces in Iraq engaged Isis and prepared for a larger confrontation. These included the Iraqi army, Kurdish peshmerga, Shia militias, Iranian fighters, volunteers and security forces.
• Iranian and US officials discussed the Iraq situation on the sidelines of nuclear talks in Vienna. Both sides ruled out military cooperation, although US secretary of state John Kerry earlier in the day left the option open.
• Kerry also said US air strikes in Iraq were an option. President Obama and national security advisors planned to meet Monday evening on Iraq.
• An Iraqi army helicopter was reportedly shot down during clashes with militants west of Baghdad.
• Hundreds of thousands of Iraqis were unable to return to their homes after they fled the Isis advance last week. A few of their stories are here and here. ||||| GENEVA (AP) — Reports of Islamic militants massacring scores of captured Iraqi soldiers are "deeply disturbing" and those responsible for it must be brought to justice, U.N. Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon said Monday.
The U.N. chief warned against sectarian rhetoric in Iraq that could inflame the conflict and carry grave implications for the entire region.
He said he welcomed the statement on the need for unity in Iraq made by Grand Ayatollah Sayed Ali Al-Sistani, who he said "represents a deeply influential voice of wisdom and reason."
The Islamic militants who overran cities and towns in Iraq last week have posted graphic photos on a militant website that appear to show masked fighters of the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, or ISIL, loading the captives onto flatbed trucks before forcing them to lie face-down in a shallow ditch with their arms tied behind their backs. The final images show the bodies of the captives soaked in blood after being shot at several locations.
Iraq's chief military spokesman, Lt. Gen. Qassim al-Moussawi, confirmed the photos' authenticity Sunday and said he was aware of cases of mass murder of captured Iraqi soldiers in areas held by ISIL.
"Reports of mass summary executions by ISIL are deeply disturbing and underscore the urgency of bringing the perpetrators of such crimes to justice," Ban said.
He also called on all Iraqi leaders across the spectrum of political, military, religious and community posts to ensure that their followers avoid acts of reprisal.
Ban urged the international community to unite in showing solidarity with Iraq as it confronts "this serious security challenge" and called for full respect for international humanitarian law and human rights law in efforts to counter terrorism and violence in Iraq.
U.N. human rights chief Navi Pillay warned Friday against "murder of all kinds" and other war crimes in Iraq, saying the number killed in recent days may run into the hundreds. |||||
A: | Militants from the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria say they've slaughtered 1,700 Iraqi soldiers in Tikrit, a massacre that, if confirmed, would be by far the largest atrocity in the country in more than a decade. The militants released photos late Saturday showing the soldiers being led to trenches and then face-down in them before and after their execution. Sources tell the BBC that captured soldiers were divided into ordinary conscripts, who were freed, and volunteers from Shia militias, who were massacred. But some Iraqi officials and human rights groups are casting doubt on the number of dead, the New York Times reports. "I would have thought there would have been leverage in keeping those prisoners alive," a Guardian correspondent says. "My suspicion is that they remain alive but in desperate peril." The photos, uploaded to an ISIS Twitter account, show what could be as many as seven massacre sites, though the Times notes they could also be various angles of fewer sites. No individual photo depicts more than 60 victims. The captions are particularly inflammatory, notes the Times. A sampling: "The filthy Shiites are killed in the hundreds," and "The liquidation of the Shiites who ran away from their military bases." The US decried the photos as "horrible." Washington is so unsettled by the conflict that it is considering direct talks with frequent rival Iran to resolve it. Those talks could come as early as this week, during scheduled nuclear negotiations in Vienna. The UN called the reports "deeply disturbing," the AP reports. The photos and their captions seemed designed to incite sectarian violence, and Ban-Ki Moon praised Ayatollah Ali al-Sistani for calling for "the highest possible level of self-restraint. Militants have also taken yet another city, seizing Tal Afar, which is west of Musl, after two days of fighting, senior Iraqi security officials tell the Times. According to Iraqi state TV, Iraq's military is beginning to strike back after losing cities across the country in last week's stunning rebel advance, CNN reports. State TV says hundreds of militants were killed in airstrikes near Fallujah. Government forces are also believed to be gathering near Samarra in preparation for an attempt to retake Tikrit. |
Definition: In this task, you will be presented with a context passage, a question about that paragraph, and a possible answer to that question. The task is to check the validity of the answer. Answer with "Yes" or "No".
Input: In the popular mind, the history of Hong Kong, long the entryway to China for Westerners, begins in 1841 with the British occupation of the territory. However, it would be wrong to dismiss the long history of the region itself. Archaeologists today are working to uncover Hong Kong's past, which stretches back thousands of years. You can get a glimpse into that past at Lei Cheng Uk Museum's 1,600-year-old burial vault on the mainland just north of Kowloon. In 1992, when construction of the airport on Chek Lap Kok was begun, a 2,000-year-old village, Pak Mong, was discovered, complete with artifacts that indicated a sophisticated rural society. An even older Stone Age site was discovered on Lamma Island in 1996. While Hong Kong remained a relative backwater in early days, nearby Guangzhou (Canton) was developing into a great trading city with connections in India and the Middle East. By a.d. 900, the Hong Kong islands had become a lair for pirates preying on the shipping in the Pearl River Delta and causing a major headache for burgeoning Guangzhou; small bands of pirates were still operating into the early years of the 20th century. In the meantime, the mainland area was being settled by incomers, the "Five Great Clans": Tang, Hau, Pang, Liu, and Man. First to arrive was the Tang clan, which established a number of walled villages in the New Territories that still exist today. You can visit Kat Hing Wai and Lo Wai, villages with their walls still intact. Adjacent to Lo Wai is the Tang Chung Ling Ancestral Hall, built in the 16th century, which is still the center of clan activities. The first Europeans to arrive in the Pearl River Delta were the Portuguese, who settled in Macau in 1557 and for several centuries had a monopoly on trade between Asia, Europe, and South America. As Macau developed into the greatest port in the East, it also became a base for Jesuit missionaries; it was later a haven for persecuted Japanese Christians. While Christianity was not a great success in China, it made local headway, evidenced today by the numerous Catholic churches in Macau's historic center. Intermarriage with the local Chinese created a community of Macanese, whose culture can still be seen in Macau's architecture and cuisine. <sep>Whose missionary efforts resulted in the spread of Catholicism in Macau?<sep>The greatest port
Output: | No |
In this task, you will be presented with a context passage, a question about that paragraph, and a possible answer to that question. The task is to check the validity of the answer. Answer with "Yes" or "No".
Example input: Timothy likes to play sports. He spends his time after school playing basketball and baseball. Sometimes Timothy pretends he is a famous baseball pitcher for his favorite team with his friends. He plays with his friends Mandy and Andrew. Timothy also plays pretend when he is alone. He has an imaginary friend named Sean. Sean is an elephant who watches television with Timothy. Mandy likes playing baseball but she also likes to paint. Mandy's favorite class at school is art. She likes making pictures of flowers. Her teacher says she is a good artist. She painted a picture of a tree for her teacher. There were red and yellow leaves on it. It had apples on it. When Andrew goes home after baseball, he likes to eat a snack. He eats carrots and bananas. If he is a good boy his mom, Mrs. Smith, sometimes gives him milk and cookies. Afterwards, Andrew finishes his homework. <sep>Who does Timothy play with?<sep>Basketball and baseball
Example output: No
Example explanation: Based on the passage Timothy plays with his friends Mandy and Andrew. So, the given answer is incorrect and the output should be "No".
Q: After the 1998 embassy bombings, the U.S. government tried to develop a clearer picture of Bin Laden's finances. A U.S. interagency group traveled to Saudi Arabia twice, in 1999 and 2000, to get information from the Saudis about their understanding of those finances. The group eventually concluded that the oft-repeated assertion that Bin Laden was funding al Qaeda from his personal fortune was in fact not true. The officials developed a new theory: al Qaeda was getting its money elsewhere, and the United States needed to focus on other sources of funding, such as charities, wealthy donors, and financial facilitators. Ultimately, although the intelligence community devoted more resources to the issue and produced somewhat more intelligence, it remained difficult to distinguish al Qaeda's financial transactions among the vast sums moving in the international financial system. The CIA was not able to find or disrupt al Qaeda's money flows. The NSC staff thought that one possible solution to these weaknesses in the intelligence community was to create an all-source terrorist-financing intelligence analysis center. Clarke pushed for the funding of such a center at Treasury, but neither Treasury nor the CIA was willing to commit the resources. Within the United States, various FBI field offices gathered intelligence on organizations suspected of raising funds for al Qaeda or other terrorist groups. By 9/11, FBI agents understood that there were extremist organizations operating within the United States supporting a global jihadist movement and with substantial connections to al Qaeda. The FBI operated a web of informants, conducted electronic surveillance, and had opened significant investigations in a number of field offices, including New York, Chicago, Detroit, San Diego, and Minneapolis. On a national level, however, the FBI never used the information to gain a systematic or strategic understanding of the nature and extent of al Qaeda fundraising. Treasury regulators, as well as U.S. financial institutions, were generally focused on finding and deterring or disrupting the vast flows of U.S. currency generated by drug trafficking and high-level international fraud. Large-scale scandals, such as the use of the Bank of New York by Russian money launderers to move millions of dollars out of Russia, captured the attention of the Department of the Treasury and of Congress. Before 9/11, Treasury did not consider terrorist financing important enough to mention in its national strategy for money laundering. <sep>What US government agency was Clark a member of?<sep>The CIA
A: | No |
In Italy, big protests by students and university staff against government reforms to higher education brought parts of central Rome to a standstill on Tuesday.
Students and university staff in general oppose the reforms. OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: It's impossible to say
Trump’s lawyer accused Comey of committing a felony, but the lawyer got the facts he based this accusation on wrong. “Although Mr. Comey testified he only leaked the memos in response to a tweet, the public record reveals that the New York Times was quoting from these memos the day before the referenced tweet, which belies Mr. Comey’s excuse for this unauthorized disclosure of privileged information and appears to entirely retaliatory,” Marc Kasowitz, President Trump’s personal lawyer said in rebuttal to Comey’s stunning testimony.
There is a lawyer who works for trump OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: Yes
How to go to the gyeongbokgung palace<br>Take the jogno bus 11 if you're spending the day in jogno. The jongno bus 11 makes a perfect sightseeing loop through the historical district with stops along the east side of the palace grounds. Get off at the national folk museum stop and walk from there to the main entrance.
Jongno Bus 11 is a good bus to go sightseeing on in jogna. OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: | Yes |
[Q]: Scott David Shiflett (born August 22, 1966) is an American musician who has been the bassist in the punk rock band Face to Face since 1995. Born in Santa Barbara, California, he is the brother of Foo Fighters lead guitarist Chris Shiflett. Scott has also performed in the bands Viva Death, Me First and the Gimme Gimmes, Jackson United, and 22 Jacks. Scott Shiflett was never in a rock band, but wanted to be a musician. OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
[A]: No
Problem: Evans Tuning, LLC is an automotive engine tuning, and aftermarket modification shop that specializes in the reprogramming of engine control units (ECUs), to provide a smooth driving experience and safe engine conditions after modifications to a stock automotive configuration have been performed.
Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "Evans Tuning, LLC previously specalized in emissions control."? OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: It's impossible to say
Q: The ivory trader is stingy.
The Intended is 2002 English-language period drama film directed by Kristian Levring and starring Janet McTeer (who also co-wrote the screenplay), JJ Feild, Olympia Dukakis, Tony Maudsley and Brenda Fricker. It centres on a surveyor and his fiancée who arrive in a remote Malaysian trading post and encounter a close-fisted ivory trader and her ill-meaning family.
OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: Yes
Barbara Craddock (May 18, 1940 - January 20, 2015) was an American professional dancer and choreographer specializing in Latin dance and an internationally accredited dance competition judge. She was the dance partner and manager of Pedro "Cuban Pete" Aguilar for 11 years until his death in 2009.
Barbara Craddock died at 75 OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: No
input hypothesis: Fox Film Nior was released on VHS
Context: 20th Century Fox Film Noir refers to a collection of films released on DVD by 20th Century Fox. The series, a spinoff of the earlier "Fox Studio Classics" line, was premiered in March 2005, with the release of the inaugural titles "Call Northside 777", "Laura" and "Panic in the Streets". Like the earlier "Studio Classics" line, "Fox Film Noir" DVDs are numbered on their spines.
OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
true or false: No
input hypothesis: Secret Admirer is a 1984 American teen romantic comedy film written and directed by David Greenwalt in his feature film directorial debut, and starring C. Thomas Howell, Lori Loughlin, Kelly Preston and Fred Ward.
Context: Secret Admirer is a 1985 American teen romantic comedy film written and directed by David Greenwalt in his feature film directorial debut, and starring C. Thomas Howell, Lori Loughlin, Kelly Preston and Fred Ward. The original music score was composed by Jan Hammer. The film was produced at the height of the teen sex comedy cinema craze in the mid-1980s.
OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
true or false: | No |
Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:
Robert Eric Hayes, Jr. is an American Bishop of the United Methodist Church (U.M.C.), currently serving in the the Oklahoma Annual Conference. Before being elected to the episcopacy in 2004, Hayes served as treasurer of the Texas Annual Conference. He has served as a pastor, District Superintendent, and college chaplain.
Hypothesis: Robert Hayes lives in Texas | It's impossible to say |
[Q]: The Proteus Design Suite is a proprietary software tool suite used primarily for electronic design automation. The software is used mainly by electronic design engineers and electronic technicians to create electronic schematics and electronic prints for manufacturing printed circuit boards. Circuit boards are a fairly new concept.
[A]: It's impossible to say
[Q]: He is a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company and later joined the Renaissance Theatre Company. He has appeared in many of Kenneth Branagh's films, most recently as Corin in the 2006 film "As You Like It". Yuill was also the music composer for "A Midwinter's Tale" and "Swan Song". The person that created the music for "Swan Song" also was an actor in films by Kenneth Branagh.
[A]: Yes
[Q]: Al Overton Jr. is an American sound engineer. He has been nominated for four Academy Awards in the category Best Sound. He has worked on over 40 films between 1969 and 1991. His father, Al Overton, was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Sound. Al Overton Jr. worked on 41 films between 1969 and 1991.
[A]: It's impossible to say
[Q]: A symphonic song cycle can either refer to a symphony composed of separate movements played consecutively or to a set of symphonic works linked by theme, common composer, or common conductor. A symphonic cycle should not be confused with the closely related song cycle. Symphonic songs are linked by mood.
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Read the text and determine if the sentence is true:
The ecological problems stem in large part from the fact that the brackish water and productive coastal wetlands and natural areas are often supplied with nutrient-rich irrigation return water, sometimes from rice farming. The Ebro Delta and its wetlands suffer similar water quality problems since they lie around the fringes of the large Delta farm region.
Sentence: This issue causes a lot of problems to farmers | It's impossible to say |
You will be given a definition of a task first, then some input of the task.
In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
Raheem Sterling took another step towards completing his £49million move from Liverpool to Manchester City by having his medical on Tuesday. The two clubs finally agreed a fee for the wantaway England international on Sunday and he is now on the verge of signing for Manuel Pellegrini's side after going through the routine fitness checks. City failed with two previous bids for the 20-year-old, who has been pictured leaving a Manchester hospital, but made the key breakthrough in discussions for the forward over the weekend. The deal will see City pay their Barclays Premier League rivals a guaranteed £45m, while Sterling will sign a contract worth £180,000 a week.Raheem Sterling underwent his Manchester City medical on TuesdayCity finally had a £49m bid for Sterling accepted by Liverpool on SundayDeal involves a guaranteed £45m, with an additional £4m in add-onsManuel Pelegrini had made the England winger his No 1 transfer targetSterling had angered Reds fans and former captain Steven Gerrard by refusing to go on pre-season tour and twice calling in sick from trainingClick HERE for all the latest transfer news
Question:_ signed for £500,000, and Liverpool agreed to pay QPR 20 per cent of any profit from the forward's next move.
Output: | Raheem Sterling |
[Q]: Walter Charles "Wally" Kilrea (February 18, 1909 – July 3, 1992) was a Canadian professional ice hockey left winger who played 9 seasons in the National Hockey League for the Philadelphia Quakers, New York Americans, Ottawa Senators, Montreal Maroons and Detroit Red Wings. He was born in Ottawa, Ontario. His brothers Hec and Ken also played in the NHL than his nephew Brian Kilrea. Hec and Ken Kilrea played for the Ottawa Senators
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[Q]: The murder of Jamiel Shaw II occurred on March 2, 2008, in Arlington Heights, Los Angeles, California. Shaw, a 17-year-old Los Angeles High School football player, was shot by two Hispanic men while returning home from the Beverly Center. Shaw was taken to a hospital, where he later died. Jamiel Shaw II was killed at 11 am.
[A]: It's impossible to say
[Q]: Colsterworth is a village and civil parish in the South Kesteven district of Lincolnshire, England. It lies less than half a mile (0.8 km) west of the A1, about 7 mi south of Grantham, and 12 mi north-west of Stamford. The village, with the hamlet of Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, had a population of 1,713 at the time of the 2011 Census in an area of 1465 ha . The village, with the hamlet of Woolsthorpe-by-Colsterworth, had a population that was more than 2,000 in 2011.
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[Q]: Peter Franklin Paul (born September 2, 1948) is a former lawyer and entrepreneur who was convicted for conspiracy and drug dealing, and later for securities fraud in connection with his business dealings with "Spider-Man" co-creator Stan Lee. He has repeatedly brought suit against Hillary Clinton, accusing her of lying about donations he solicited on behalf of her 2000 senatorial campaign. Peter Franklin Paul brought suit against Hillary Clinton, accusing her of lying, which was dismissed.
[A]: | It's impossible to say |
In this task, we ask you to elaborate the sentence without changing its general meaning. You can do so by explaining further the input sentence, using more precise wording, adding qualifiers and auxiliary information etc.
[EX Q]: The song was Jackson 's fifth # 1 single on the " Billboard " Hot 100 .
[EX A]: The song became Jackson 's fifth number-one single on the " Billboard " Hot 100 , and the final of seven top five singles from the album , making her the only artist to achieve seven top five singles from one album .
[EX Q]: In law , a legal opinion is usually a written explanation by a judge or group of judges that accompanies an order or ruling in a case .
[EX A]: In law , a legal opinion is in certain jurisdictions a written explanation by a judge or group of judges that accompanies an order or ruling in a case , laying out the rationale and legal principles for the ruling .
[EX Q]: Both intelligent patrons of literature and art , Anna Amalia and Charles Augustus attracted to their court the leading scholars in Germany , including Goethe , Schiller and Herder , and made Weimar an important cultural centre .
[EX A]: | Both intelligent patrons of literature and art , Anna Amalia and Charles Augustus attracted to their court the leading German scholars , including Johann Wolfgang von Goethe , Friedrich Schiller and Johann Gottfried Herder , and made their residence Weimar an important cultural center in an era referred to as Weimar Classicism .
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Q: Today, paper-making is a big business. But it is still possible to make paper by hand, since the steps are the same as using big machines. You should use paper with small amounts of printing. Old envelopes are good for this reason. Colored paper also can be used, as well as small amounts of newspaper. Small pieces of rags or cloth can be added. These should be cut into pieces about five centimeters by five centimeters. Everything is placed in a container, covered with water and brought to a boil. It is mixed for about two hours with some common chemicals and then allowed to cool. Then it is left until most of the water dries up. The substance left, called pulp , can be stored until you are ready to make paper. When you are ready, the pulp is mixed with water again. Then the pulp is poured into a mold. The mold is made of small squares of wire that hold the shape and thickness of the paper. To help dry the paper, the mold lets the water flow through the small wire squares. After several more drying steps, the paper is carefully lifted back from the mold. It is now strong enough to be touched. The paper is smoothed and pressed to remove trapped air. You can use a common electric iron used for pressing clothes. It is suggested that we "should choose paper with small amounts of printing" to _ . A) make paper by ourselves B) renew the old envelopes C) make various colored paper D) create our own newspaper
A: A
Q: The name of our restaurant is Mediterranean Seafood Restaurant. When you hear the name you will immediately think of the sea and Europe. European countries like Spain, Portugal, Italy and France are all famous for their special cuisine and most of the best sea recipes come from these countries. These countries also produce the best wines and champagnes in the world. Our restaurant has the best seafood in the world. Enjoy the best sea recipes from the Mediterranean countries like Spain, Portugal, Italy and France. We only use fresh ingredients brought directly from the sea to our kitchen. Among the we serve, you will find the best brands of wines and champagnes on earth. We also have a large variety of colorful cocktails. If you drink one of those and eat our seafood, you'll experience a feeling that you have never felt before. We also have excellent waiters and waitresses who wear typical mariner uniforms. Mediterranean Seafood Restaurant is the best choice for seafood lovers because it has everything you need for the perfect meal. You can find every kind of seafood here. If you are tired of the typical restaurants, come here to discover the true taste of the sea. Nowhere else has the wonderful environment that we have. Most of the other restaurants offer the same type of dishes without the real flavor of the sea. You'll like the Mediterranean because the quality of our service is unique. Don't waste your time trying to find another place to eat; we have everything that you are looking for -- comfort, newness, and of course, delicious food. What is the passage mainly about? A) Why the restaurant is named the Mediterranean. B) Where the Mediterranean restaurant is. C) A general introduction to the restaurant. D) The entertainment in the Mediterranean.
A: C
Q: Being physically active three times a week reduces the odds of being depressed by about 16%, according to new UCL research carried out as part of the Public Health Research Center. The study, published in JAMA Psychiatry, found a two-way relationship between depression and physical activity. People who increased their weekly activity reported fewer depressive symptoms but those with more depressive symptoms were less active, particularly at younger ages. Researchers followed 11,135 people born in 1958 up until the age of 50, recording depressive symptoms and levels of physical activity at regular intervals in adulthood. They found that each additional activity period per week reduced odds of depression by 6%. In England 19% of men and 26% of women are currently classed as "inactive", and this study suggests that activity could significantly improve their mental as well as physical health. "Assuming the association is causal, physical activity has a protective effect against depression. If an adult between their twenties and forties who isn't physically active became active 3 times per week, they would reduce their risks of depression by about 16%." says Dr Snehal of the UCL Institute of Child Health, lead author of the study. Professor Mark, Director of the Public Health Research Center, said, "Many people are already aware of the benefits of physical activity on their general health, but now we are seeing more evidence that suggest it also has a positive effect on a person's mental well-being. The latest research highlights just how important it is to ensure that people are working and living in environments that allow them to be both physically active and mentally healthy." What is the author's purpose in writing the passage? A) To tell us a fun story about how to protect us against depression. B) To introduce a research on the link between activity and depression. C) To persuade readers to increase their weekly activity. D) To describe the disadvantages of physical activity.
A: B
Q: Get up close and very personal with the Aquarium's largest exhibit and its biggest predators with the new Shark Keeper program! After each participant prepares to feed the sharks and other fishes in the 120,000-gallon Lost City of Atlantis Exhibit, they will then get the once-in-a-lifetime chance to feed our sand tiger sharks! Participants will also experience a tour of other behind-the-scenes animal care work areas and take home a real-life shark tooth. Program Outline: *Greeting from Educator *Educational Program: misunderstandings about sharks, biology, pictures, shark tooth comparisons, animal overview, what to expect during the experience. *Behind-the-scenes food prep *Brief overview of Safety and Policies *Feeding Schedule: Mondays, Thursdays, and Saturdays at 3:40 pm Session: 3:40 pm Length: 60 minutes Requirements: All participants must be 16+. Price: $50.00, plus Admission(Members: $45.00). Space is currently limited to three participants per scheduled session. How to Book: Phone: 631 208 9200,ext.H2O(426) Online: When purchasing your Admission ticket, please select the Shark Keeper add-on under the Aquatic Adventures section of the shopping cart. Guests with Special Needs: Long Island Aquarium&Exhibition Center makes every effort to accommodate guests with special needs. Please be aware that to participate in this program, guests must be able to navigate the animal habitat spaces with minimum assistance, and must be able to understand and take direction in English from staff members. To ensure the best experience, please contact the Call Center at 631 208 9200, ext. H2O(426) to discuss your individual needs. Cancellations : There is a 72-hour cancellation policy. Any cancellation made within 72 hours will not be refunded. No-shows will not be refunded or rescheduled. Guests arriving late (after the required program check-in time) will not be permitted to participate in the program and will not be refunded or rescheduled. We encourage guests to arrive at the Aquarium with plenty of time to park,... After joining the program, you will _ . A) feed sharks once a life time B) get a real shark tooth as a souvenir C) meet the biggest predators of sharks D) draw some pictures of sharks
| A: B |
In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
Washington (CNN) Even as tensions between the US and North Korea have intensified, along with President Donald Trump's rhetoric, US diplomats have quietly and steadily been in contact with their North Korean counterparts. The meetings, led by the US Special Representative for North Korea Policy Joseph Yun and reported on by CNN, have focused on Americans detained in North Korea, but have also touched on the relationship between the two countries. The US has been in contact with North Korea since at least February at an official level and there have been lower-level talks between Americans -- though none who represent the US government -- and North Korean officials.Contacts between Pyongyang and the US picked up again after Trump took officeThey follow a deep freeze between North Korea and the Obama administration
Question:Warmbier was released by _ in June but died shortly after he returned to the US in a coma after sustaining severe brain injuries while he was being held by Pyongyang. | North Korea |
Alix Bancourt is a fashion blogger who goes by the name The Cherry Blossom Girl. She is based in Paris, France. The title of Alix's blog, The Cherry Blossom Girl, comes from the French band Air's song "Cherry Blossom Girl". Her blog is written in French and translated to English by Victoria Morrison.
Alix Bancourt is a man. OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: No
Francesco Pacelli (February 1, 1872 – April 22, 1935) was an Italian lawyer and the elder brother of Eugenio Pacelli, who would later become Pope Pius XII. He acted as a legal advisor to Pope Pius XI; in this capacity, he assisted Cardinal Secretary of State Pietro Gasparri in the negotiation of the Lateran Treaty, which established the independence of Vatican City.
Eugenio Pacelli is the youngest in his Family OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: It's impossible to say
St Clement's is a district in Oxford, England, on the east bank of the River Cherwell. Its main road, St Clement's Street (often shortened to just "St Clement's"), links The Plain (a roundabout) near Magdalen Bridge with London Place at the foot of Headington Hill at the junction with Marston Road to the north.
St Clement's street is 8 miles long OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: | It's impossible to say |
Detailed Instructions: In this task, you will be presented with a context passage, a question about that paragraph, and a possible answer to that question. The task is to check the validity of the answer. Answer with "Yes" or "No".
Problem:After the death of Spitamenes and his marriage to Roxana (Roshanak in Bactrian) to cement relations with his new satrapies, Alexander turned to the Indian subcontinent. He invited the chieftains of the former satrapy of Gandhara, in the north of what is now Pakistan, to come to him and submit to his authority. Omphis(Indian name Ambhi Kumar), the ruler of Taxila, whose kingdom extended from the Indus to the Hydaspes (Jhelum), complied, but the chieftains of some hill clans, including the Aspasioi and Assakenoi sections of the Kambojas (known in Indian texts also as Ashvayanas and Ashvakayanas), refused to submit. Ambhi hastened to relieve Alexander of his apprehension and met him with valuable presents, placing himself and all his forces at his disposal. Alexander not only returned Ambhi his title and the gifts but he also presented him with a wardrobe of "Persian robes, gold and silver ornaments, 30 horses and 1000 talents in gold". Alexander was emboldened to divide his forces, and Ambhi assisted Hephaestion and Perdiccas in constructing a bridge over the Indus where it bends at Hund (Fox 1973), supplied their troops with provisions, and received Alexander himself, and his whole army, in his capital city of Taxila, with every demonstration of friendship and the most liberal hospitality. On the subsequent advance of the Macedonian king, Taxiles accompanied him with a force of 5000 men and took part in the battle of the Hydaspes River. After that victory he was sent by Alexander in pursuit of Porus, to whom he was charged to offer favourable terms, but narrowly escaped losing his life at the hands of his old enemy. Subsequently, however, the two rivals were reconciled by the personal mediation of Alexander; and Taxiles, after having contributed zealously to the equipment of the fleet on the Hydaspes, was entrusted by the king with the government of the whole territory between that river and the Indus. A considerable accession of power was granted him after the death of Philip, son of Machatas; and he was allowed to retain his authority at the death of Alexander himself (323 BC), as well as in the subsequent partition of the provinces at Triparadisus, 321 BC. In the winter of 327/326 BC, Alexander personally led a campaign against these clans; the Aspasioi of Kunar valleys, the Guraeans of the Guraeus valley, and the Assakenoi of the Swat and Buner valleys. A fierce contest ensued with the Aspasioi in which Alexander was wounded in the shoulder by a dart, but eventually the Aspasioi lost. Alexander then faced the Assakenoi, who fought in the strongholds of Massaga, Ora and Aornos. The fort of Massaga was reduced only after days of bloody fighting, in which Alexander was wounded seriously in the ankle. According to Curtius, "Not only did Alexander slaughter the entire population of Massaga, but also did he reduce its buildings to rubble". A similar slaughter followed at Ora. In the aftermath of Massaga and Ora, numerous Assakenians fled to the fortress of Aornos. Alexander followed close behind and captured the strategic hill-fort after four bloody days. <sep>Which two forts did Alexander slaughter its entire population?<sep>Predator
Solution: | No |
Teacher: In this task, you are given a question and a context passage. You have to answer the question based on the given passage.
Teacher: Now, understand the problem? If you are still confused, see the following example:
what is the first event mentioned?, Context: The Russian Revolution is the series of revolutions in Russia in 1917, which destroyed the Tsarist autocracy and led to the creation of the Soviet Union. Following the abdication of Nicholas II of Russia, the Russian Provisional Government was established. In October 1917, a red faction revolution occurred in which the Red Guard, armed groups of workers and deserting soldiers directed by the Bolshevik Party, seized control of Saint Petersburg (then known as Petrograd) and began an immediate armed takeover of cities and villages throughout the former Russian Empire.
Solution: Russian Revolution
Reason: This is a good example, and the Russian Revolution is the first event mentioned.
Now, solve this instance: When was the second ASCII version made public?, Context: ASCII developed from telegraphic codes. Its first commercial use was as a seven-bit teleprinter code promoted by Bell data services. Work on the ASCII standard began on October 6, 1960, with the first meeting of the American Standards Association's (ASA) X3.2 subcommittee. The first edition of the standard was published during 1963, underwent a major revision during 1967, and experienced its most recent update during 1986. Compared to earlier telegraph codes, the proposed Bell code and ASCII were both ordered for more convenient sorting (i.e., alphabetization) of lists, and added features for devices other than teleprinters.
Student: | 1967 |
Choose from options: Determine if the sentence is true based on the text below:
Make the goal easy.
How to help someone reach a goal<br>Discuss values. If someone you know is looking to improve his/her life, but doesn't have a clear goal in mind yet, you can help with goal setting. A good place to start is to have a discussion with this person about his or her values and aspirations.
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Kulte is a clothing label from Marseille. It was created in 1998 and in 2013 it owns more than 10 shops mainly in France (its first foreign shop opened in Athens in 2011). The brand collaborated with several artists (MGMT, Naïve New Beaters) and music related organizations (including the music festivals, Marsatac and Transmusicales, and record labels, Because Music and Kitsuné).
Kulte makes t-shirt. OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
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A: It's impossible to say
input hypothesis: Bugger first became a commonly used slang word in the UK in eighteen hundred thirty nine.
Context: Bugger or "buggar" is a slang word. In the United Kingdom, the term is a general-purpose expletive, used to imply dissatisfaction, or to refer to someone or something whose behaviour is in some way displeasing or perhaps surprising. In the US, particularly in the Midwest and South, it is a slang but not offensive noun meaning "small critter."
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- It's impossible to say
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Zuikaku (Japanese: 瑞鶴 "Auspicious Crane") was a "Shōkaku"-class aircraft carrier of the Imperial Japanese Navy. Her complement of aircraft took part in the attack on Pearl Harbor that formally brought the United States into the Pacific War, and she fought in several of the most important naval battles of the war, before being sunk during the Battle of Leyte Gulf.
Hypothesis: The Battle of Leyte Gulf took place in nineteen hundred forty five. OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
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It's impossible to say
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E.T., I Love You and Other Extra-Terrestrial Songs for Children is an album by the group the Starlight Children's Chorus, released in 1983 under Kid Stuff Records. It featured a song "E.T., I Love You" by Buckner & Garcia, which was originally written to accompany the major motion picture "E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial".
Sentence: E.T., I Love You and Other Extra-Terrestrial Songs for Children directly references an alien life form
Output: Yes
Problem:
Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:
Brandon Tyler McManus (born July 25, 1991) is an American football placekicker for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He was a member of their Super Bowl 50 championship team, beating the Carolina Panthers. He played college football at Temple and was signed by the Indianapolis Colts as an undrafted free agent in 2013.
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Hypothesis: Brandon Tyler McManus is over 2 years old
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Answer:
Yes
Rastafari, sometimes termed Rastafarianism, is an Abrahamic religion. Classified as a new religious movement, it developed in Jamaica during the 1930s. It lacks any centralised authority and there is much heterogeneity among practitioners, who are known as Rastafari, Rastafarians, or Rastas.
Rastafaris has been around since the beginning of the 3rd decade of the 20th century OPTIONS:
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A: | Yes |
TASK DEFINITION: In this task, you will be presented with a context passage, a question about that paragraph, and a possible answer to that question. The task is to check the validity of the answer. Answer with "Yes" or "No".
PROBLEM: Cathy Wallace did not always know what she wanted to be when she grew up. She wanted to help people, but did not know exactly how. A suggestion from friends sparked her interest. "When I was in college, I thought I wanted to be a doctor," she said. "I found I didn't want to do that and realized an interest in psychology. I didn't know what I wanted to do, but all my friends thought I should go into law because I was always on a soapbox. I decided to try it." Recently, Wallace received the Outstanding Woman Lawyer in Public Interest Law Award. The award was voted on and presented by the women's caucus of West Virginia University College of Law. Wallace, 38, called Gastonia home from the age of 8 until she graduated from Hunter Huss High School in 1983. Her parents, Carter Bond, 66, and Carol Bond, 59, are still residents of Gastonia. From Hunter Huss, she moved on to pursue a degree at Pfeiffer University in Misenheimer. After graduation from Pfeiffer in 1987 with a bachelor's degree in both biology and psychology, she worked as legal secretary for attorney Louis A. Bledsoe Jr. for a year and a half. "Working for Louis Bledsoe was a pivotal moment," she said. "That was when I decided to go into the practice of law." She received her law degree at the University of Arkansas in 1992 and began her legal career in Public Defender Corp. in Princeton. She also taught criminal justice classes at Bluefield College in West Virginia. Wallace lives in Athens, W. Va., with her husband Rob, 37, and her daughters Rachel, 11, and Claire, 5. <sep>Name three places Ms. Wallace has worked.<sep>The law office of Louis Bledsoe, Jr., Public Defender Corporation, and Bluefield College
SOLUTION: Yes
PROBLEM: Do all plants live on the land? Some plants do live in the water. To do this, they have evolved special traits. Plants that live in water are called aquatic plants. Living in water has certain benefits. There is certainly plenty of water! The plant does not need special traits to absorb, transport, or conserve water. They do not need a large root system. They do not need a strong stem to hold up the plant. The plant uses the water for support. Dont think water plants have it easy, though. They also face challenges. Living in water isnt that easy. They do need some special traits to survive. It is tough for the plant to reproduce. Pollination by wind or animals cant happen under water. Sunlight cannot reach very far beneath the waters surface. Some aquatic plants have floating flowers and leaves. <sep>How is an aquatic plant held up?<sep>Roots
SOLUTION: No
PROBLEM: We drove about a great deal--the country at the back of Deauville, going away from the sea, is lovely--very like England--charming narrow roads with high banks and hedges on each side--big trees with spreading branches meeting overhead--stretches of green fields with cows grazing placidly and horses and colts gambolling about. It is a great grazing and breeding country. There are many haras (breeding stables) in the neighbourhood, and the big Norman posters are much in demand. I have friends who never take their horses to the country. They hire for the season a pair of strong Norman horses that go all day up and down hill at the same regular pace and who get over a vast amount of country. We stopped once or twice when we were a large party, two or three carriages, and had tea at one of the numerous farmhouses that were scattered about. Boiling water was a difficulty--milk, cider, good bread and butter, cheese we could always find--sometimes a galette, but a kettle and boiling water were entirely out of their habits. They used to boil the water in a large black pot, and take it out with a big spoon. However, it amused us, and the water really did boil. <sep>What place is a great grazing and breeding country?<sep>London
SOLUTION: | No
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In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
[Q]: (CNN) Testimony released from former FBI Director James Comey on Wednesday helped shed light on a claim by President Donald Trump that Comey had thrice told him that the President himself was not under investigation. Trump said repeatedly last month that Comey assured him on three separate occasions that the President was not under Justice Department investigation over whether his campaign colluded with Russia. "While I greatly appreciate you informing me, on three separate occasions, that I am not under investigation, I nevertheless concur with the judgment of the Department of Justice that you are not able to effectively lead the Bureau," Trump wrote in his letter firing Comey.Former FBI Director James Comey is scheduled to testify Thursday before the SenateComey previewed his testimony as well as conversation he had with President Donald Trump
Question:The first time, on January 6, occurred when Comey went to _ to brief the President-elect along with intelligence leaders.
[A]: Trump
[Q]: Los Angeles (CNN) -- Dr. Conrad Murray defended his appellate lawyer from "a slew of disparaging remarks" just days before she files the appeal of the doctor's involuntary manslaughter conviction in Michael Jackson's death. CNN has obtained sections of that 300-page appeal, including the defense argument that the trial judge erred by not allowing the testimony of Dr. Arnold Klein, a dermatologist the defense contended addicted Jackson to Demerol in his last weeks. Murray's appeal, which will be filed Monday, also argues that prosecutors never proved Jackson was hooked up to an IV drip of the drug that killed him. The defense theory was that Jackson had administered the fatal dosage himself while the doctor was away.Murray calls from jail citing "injustice" done to appeal lawyerAppeal lawyer Valerie Wass " took a personal hit for me," Murray tells CNNMurray witnessed Wass and trial lawyer Michael Flanagan argue at the jailWass will file Murray's appeal on Monday
Question:"The evidence is consistent with a scenario in which _ quickly self-injected the lethal bolus dose of propofol while appellant was outside the bedroom," the appeal contends.
[A]: Michael Jackson
[Q]: An acclaimed children's author and mother-of-two has shared the harrowing story of how she desperately tried to save her teenage daughters from anorexia and depression - and how revealing their family story to the world, in the form of two memoirs, has helped them heal. To the rest of the world, Clare B. Dunkle, an accomplished young adult novelist, appeared to have the perfect life; she had a husband, two bright daughters and a successful career. But the year her youngest daughter Elena turned 14 everything started to change. Both Elena and her older sister Valerie, who was 16 at the time, became moody and nervous.WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENTClare B. Dunkle is an accomplished children's author and mother to two daughters, Valerie and ElenaElena developed anorexia after she was raped when she was 13-years-oldShe lashed out at her sister Valerie, who then began cutting and burning herself to cope with the painDuring high school, Valerie spent six weeks in a mental facility before overcoming her depressionElena and Clare share their experiences in their memoirs, titled Elena Vanishing and Hope and Other Luxuries, respectively
Question:Over the course of her illness, _ was admitted into four hospitals and two intensive care wards.
[A]: | Elena
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What is the most logical next event?
How to cope without friends on a temporary basis
Pick up a new hobby.
A big part of loneliness is mental and boredom. Stewing in your own thoughts and fixating on how lonely you are can exasperate the problem. | Finding a new hobby is a great way to occupy your mind and to stop dwelling on your loneliness and funnel your energy toward something new and exciting. Many hobbies include other people but there are plenty of fun things to do alone. |
In this task, you will be presented with a context passage, a question about that paragraph, and a possible answer to that question. The task is to check the validity of the answer. Answer with "Yes" or "No".
Q: The film opens with Sunita , a medical student , and her friends working on a project about the human brain . She wants to investigate the curious case of Sanjay Singhania , a notable city businessman , who is reported to have anterograde amnesia . Her professor denies access to Sanjay's records as it is currently under criminal investigation . Sunita , nonetheless , decides to investigate the matter herself . Sanjay is introduced as he brutally murders a man . He takes a Polaroid picture of the man , and writes on it `` done '' . It is revealed that Sanjay has anterograde amnesia where he loses his memory every 15 minutes . Sanjay uses a system of photographs , notes , and tattoos on his body to recover his memory after each cycle . It is revealed that Sanjay is ultimately out to avenge the death of his sweetheart Kalpana , and that he is systematically killing the people who were responsible for it . His main target is `` Ghajini '' , a notable social personality in the city . Police Inspector Arjun Yadav , on the case of the serial murders , tracks Sanjay down to his flat and attacks and disables him . Yadav finds two diaries where Sanjay has chronicled the events of 2005 and 2006 . The film flashes back to 2005 as Yadav reads the diary . Sanjay Singhania is shown as the owner of the Air Voice mobile telephone company . In the course of his business , Sanjay sends his men to meet Kalpana , a struggling model , about putting up a billboard above her apartment . The owner of Kalpana's advertising firm misinterprets this as a romantic advance , and in view of a possible lucrative Air Voice ad campaign and other benefits , encourages Kalpana to accept the overture . <sep>Every 15 minutes, Sanjay goes through what process, Which frustrates his attempts to avenge the death of his sweetheart?<sep>He forgets about facts
A: | Yes |
Q: John Cusack did not die in 1975.
Grandview, U.S.A. is a 1984 American comedy film directed by Randal Kleiser and starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Patrick Swayze, C. Thomas Howell, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Carole Cook, Ramon Bieri, John Cusack, Joan Cusack, M. Emmet Walsh, Michael Winslow, Troy Donahue and Steve Dahl. The original music score is composed by Thomas Newman. It was filmed on location in Pontiac, Illinois.
OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: Yes
Q: His sister Dario Cologna is also a professional cross-country skier.
Gianluca Cologna (born 17 May 1990) is a Swiss cross-country skier. His brother Dario Cologna is also a professional cross-country skier. He competed in the 2014 Winter Olympics in the Men's team sprint with his brother Dario and finished 5th in the final.
OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: No
Q: Don Zientara produced an album for the Foo Fighters
Inner Ear Studios is a recording studio founded in Arlington, Virginia by musician and recording engineer Don Zientara. Hundreds of albums, including both independent and major label releases, have been recorded at the studio. Notable artists who have recorded at Inner Ear Studios include Minor Threat, Fugazi, Mary Timony, and Foo Fighters.
OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: It's impossible to say
Q: Luis Walter Alvarez published over 100 scientific papers and studies.
Luis Walter Alvarez (June 13, 1911 – September 1, 1988) was an American experimental physicist, inventor, and professor who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1968. The American Journal of Physics commented, "Luis Alvarez was one of the most brilliant and productive experimental physicists of the twentieth century."
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- Yes
- It's impossible to say
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A: | It's impossible to say |
Clear Hearts Grey Flowers is the second full-length and final album by Jack Off Jill. Produced by Chris Vrenna of Nine Inch Nails/Tweaker, it was released in July 2000 on the now-defunct label Risk Records. After "Clear Hearts, Grey Flowers" the band formally split up and moved on to establish other projects.
Jack off Jill created only two full length albums.
A: Yes
Reckless is the third book in the The It Girl novels by the German American author Cecily von Ziegesar. The series is ghostwritten from the original idea by Ziegesar. The series, aimed toward young adults, is a spin-off from the bestselling "Gossip Girl" series. It was released in 2006 by Little, Brown.
The It Girl series already consisted of two other books prior to Reckless.
A: Yes
In ancient Roman religion, Antevorta was a goddess of the future, also known as Porrima. She and her sister Postverta (or Postvorta) were described as companions or siblings of the goddess Carmenta, sometimes referred to as "the Carmentae". They may have originally been two aspects of Carmenta, namely those of her knowledge of the future and the past (compare the two-faced Janus).
Antevorta was a goddess of fate.
A: | No |
Read the text and determine if the sentence is true (see options at the end):
"G.L.O.W." is a song by the American alternative rock band The Smashing Pumpkins. It premiered on Chicago alternative rock station Q101 on September 29, 2008. This song was the last recorded Smashing Pumpkins song to feature drummer Jimmy Chamberlin, who left the band in March 2009.
Sentence: 5 months after their song played on a Chicago radio station, The Smashing Pumpkins lost a member.
Select from the following.
1). Yes
2). It's impossible to say
3). No | 1). |
In this task, you are given a question and a context passage. You have to answer the question based on the given passage.
__ graduated from Erasmus Hall High School, Context: Mainstream AC itself has evolved in a similar fashion over the years; traditional AC artists like Barbra Streisand, the Carpenters, Dionne Warwick, Barry Manilow, John Denver, and Olivia Newton-John found it harder to have major Top 40 hits as the 1980s wore on, and due to the influence of MTV, artists who were staples of the Contemporary Hit Radio format, such as Richard Marx, Michael Jackson, Bonnie Tyler, George Michael, Phil Collins, and Laura Branigan began crossing over to the AC charts with greater frequency. Collins has been described by AllMusic as "one of the most successful pop and adult contemporary singers of the '80s and beyond". However, with the combination of MTV and AC radio, adult contemporary appeared harder to define as a genre, with established soft-rock artists of the past still charting pop hits and receiving airplay alongside mainstream radio fare from newer artists at the time. | Barbra Streisand |
Determine if the sentence is true based on the text below:
Benjamin Clapp was born in the summer of 1977
Benjamin Clapp (born October 13, 1977) is an American musician from Boise, Idaho. He has performed, composed, and recorded music with numerous artists, most notably Jim Breuer, Jesse Blaze Snider and Baptized By Fire, Tom Marshall and Amfibian, Kronos Quartet, Erik Sanko and Skeleton Key, Dee Snider (Twisted Sister), David Peel (The Lower East Side), and White Trash. | No |
Lockport is a city in Niagara County, New York, United States. The population was 21,165 at the 2010 census. It is so named from a set of Erie Canal locks within the city. Lockport is the county seat of Niagara County and is surrounded by the town of Lockport. It is part of the Buffalo–Niagara Falls Metropolitan Statistical Area.
Based on that paragraph can we conclude that this sentence is true?
Lockport has a population of 21,165 in 2010 | No |
You will be given a definition of a task first, then some input of the task.
In this task, you will be presented with a context passage, a question about that paragraph, and a possible answer to that question. The task is to check the validity of the answer. Answer with "Yes" or "No".
Physical properties include the state of matter. We know these states as solid, liquid, or gas. Properties can also include color and odor. For example, oxygen is a gas. It is a major part of the air we breathe. It is colorless and odorless. Chlorine is also a gas. In contrast to oxygen, chlorine is greenish in color. It has a strong, sharp odor. Have you ever smelled cleaning products used around your home? If so, you have probably smelled chlorine. Another place you might smell chlorine is at a public swimming pool. The chlorine is used to kill bacteria that may grow in the water. Other physical properties include hardness, freezing, and boiling points. Some substances have the ability to dissolve in other substances. Some substances cannot be dissolved. For example, salt easily dissolves in water. Oil does not dissolve in water. <sep>Which gas is a major part of the air we breathe?<sep>Oxygen
Output: | Yes |
Bhavesh Balchandani (born April 14, 2001 in Surat, Gujarat, India, nick name krishna) is an Indian film & television child actor. He is Known for played the role of Young Ranvijay in "Ek Veer Ki Ardaas...Veera" on Star Plus. In 2013 he playad the role of Zubin in Hindi film "Ek Thi Daayan". He has appeared in more than 40 television advertisements.
Does this next sentence follow, given the preceding text?
Bhavesh Balchandani doesn't like acting; he's just good at it. | It's impossible to say |
In this task, you are given a question and a context passage. You have to answer the question based on the given passage.
Input: Consider Input: Despite the need for strict deadlines, which sometimes excludes new scientific findings, what reveals a steady evolution of key findings?, Context: Since the IPCC does not carry out its own research, it operates on the basis of scientific papers and independently documented results from other scientific bodies, and its schedule for producing reports requires a deadline for submissions prior to the report's final release. In principle, this means that any significant new evidence or events that change our understanding of climate science between this deadline and publication of an IPCC report cannot be included. In an area of science where our scientific understanding is rapidly changing, this has been raised as a serious shortcoming in a body which is widely regarded as the ultimate authority on the science. However, there has generally been a steady evolution of key findings and levels of scientific confidence from one assessment report to the next.[citation needed]
Output: assessment report
Input: Consider Input: The opposite of blackness is?, Context: The US racial or ethnic classification "black" refers to people with all possible kinds of skin pigmentation, from the darkest through to the very lightest skin colors, including albinos, if they are believed by others to have West African ancestry (in any discernible percentage), or to exhibit cultural traits associated with being "African American". As a result, in the United States the term "black people" is not an indicator of skin color or ethnic origin but is instead a socially based racial classification related to being African American, with a family history associated with institutionalized slavery. Relatively dark-skinned people can be classified as white if they fulfill other social criteria of "whiteness", and relatively light-skinned people can be classified as black if they fulfill the social criteria for "blackness" in a particular setting.
Output: whiteness
Input: Consider Input: What is the country in dispute with Japan?, Context: At the end of World War II Soviet troops occupied southern Sakhalin Island and the Kuril Islands, making them part of the RSFSR. The status of the southernmost Kurils remains in dispute with Japan.
| Output: RSFSR
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How does the next paragraph end?
How to get high without drugs
Get comfortable.
Before you begin to use this breathing method you will want to make sure you are comfortable, relaxed, and ready to focus. This technique will allow you to increase the oxygen in your body and can produce unusual sensations. | Get ready and make sure you won't be distracted before using this technique. This technique is done most easily when sitting or laying down. |
Definition: In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
Input: (CNN) The man suspected of stabbing a police officer at a Michigan airport was denied a gun purchase in the Flint area within the last five days because he's not from the United States, a law enforcement source told CNN on Thursday. Amor Ftouhi, 49, a citizen of Canada and Tunisia, has been charged with violence at an international airport, officials said. The FBI is investigating Wednesday's stabbing at Flint's Bishop International Airport as a terrorist act. Authorities said Ftouhi yelled "Allahu akbar" -- "God is the greatest" in Arabic -- and pulled a roughly 12-inch knife with an 8-inch serrated blade and stabbed Lt. Jeff Neville in the neck. Neville is expected to be released from the hospital this weekend.Doctors expect hospitalized officer to be released sometime this weekendSuspect traveled to US legally by car at Lake Champlain, New York, FBI says
Question:A previous version of this story misspelled _'s last name.
Output: | Ftouhi |
Jerick Deshun McKinnon (born May 3, 1992) is an American football running back for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Vikings in the third round of the 2014 NFL Draft. He played college football at Georgia Southern.
McKinnon was MVP at Georgia Southern.
A: It's impossible to say
Mick Napier (born December 12, 1962) is an American director, actor, teacher and author living in Chicago. He is the founder and artistic director of the Annoyance Theatre and an award-winning director at The Second City. He has directed Stephen Colbert, Tina Fey, Rachel Dratch, Horatio Sanz, Nia Vardalos, Andy Richter, Jeff Garlin, and David Sedaris, amongst others.
Stephen Colbert flaunted his role on his late show
A: It's impossible to say
The Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts (known commonly as Pikes Peak Center) is a concert auditorium in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It serves as an entertainment, cultural, educational, and assembly center for the citizens of El Paso County, the Pikes Peak region, and the surrounding area.
The Pikes Peak Center severs the citizens of El Paso County.
A: | Yes |
I think we need to have clean coal technologies. I propose $2 billion worth. By the way, I just found out the other day an interesting fact, that there is a national petroleum reserve right next to -- in Prudhoe Bay that your administration opened up for exploration in that pristine area.
Based on that paragraph can we conclude that this sentence is true?
The speaker is proposing more than $500 million in clean coal technologies.
Choose your answer from:
1). Yes.
2). It's impossible to say.
3). No. | 1). |
(Q).
"Hey, don't read in the hallway. Your eyesight will be damaged." You must have heard such warnings many times. Don't read in dim light! This is one of the "pearls of wisdom" that are supposed to help us live a healthy life. Such common beliefs, however, lack scientific basis, according to a paper published recently in theBritish Medical Journal. Do you believe in the following everyday wisdom? Reading in dim light ruins your eyesight. In dim light, you might blink more, feel discomfort from drying and have trouble focusing. But the majority of eye experts believe it is unlikely to do any permanent damage. We must drink at least eight glasses of water a day In 1945, the Nutrition Council in US suggested that people need to consume 2.5 litres of water a day. But the water contained in food, particularly fruit and vegetables, as well as in milk, juice and soft drinks, also counts towards the total. We only use 10 percent of our brains. This myth arose as early as 1907. People have long argued about our power of self-improvement and our brains' potential abilities. But detailed imaging shows that no area of the brain is silent or inactive. Shaving your legs causes hair to grow black faster and thicker. This theory is also illusion. Shaving has no effect on the thickness or rate of hair growth, studies say. Just over time, the edge of hair gets worn away and thus the edge of long hair becomes finer . So hair that is newly grown gives the impression of darkness. What does the paper say about some common beliefs? A) They are pearls of wisdom B) They help us live in healthy ways C) They are well-known theories. D) They do not have scientific basis.
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D
(Q).
It is difficult to imagine what life will be like without memory. The meanings of thousands of everyday perceptions(, ), the bases for the decisions we make, and the roots of our habits and skills are to be found in our past experiences, which are brought into the present by memory. Memory can be defined as the capacity to keep information available for later use. It includes not only "remembering" things like arithmetic or historical facts, but also involves any change in the way an animal typically behaves. Memory is involved when a rat gives up eating grain because he has sniffed something suspicious in the grain pile. Memory is also involved when a six-year-old child learns to swing a baseball bat. Memory exists not only in humans and animals but also in some physical objects and machines. Computers, for example, contain devices from storing data for later use. It is interesting to compare the memory-storage capacity of a computer with that of a human being. The instant-access memory of a large computer may hold up to 100,000 "words"--ready for instant use. An average prefix = st1 /U. S. teenager probably recognizes the meaning of about 100,000 words of English. However, this is but a fraction(, ) of the total amount of information which the teenager has stored. Consider, for example, the number of faces and places that the teenager can recognize on sight. The use of words is the advanced problem-solving intelligence of human beings. A large part of a person's memory is in terms of words and combinations of words. The topic of the passage is _ . A) What would life be like without memory? B) Memory is of vital importance to life. C) How is a person's memory different from an animal's or a computer's? D) What is contained in memory?
(A).
B
(Q).
Ever since Canadian psychiatrist Michael R. Phillips, who works in China, released his report saying China's suicide rate from 1995 to 1999 reached 0.023 percent, the country has been ranked among those with the highest suicide rates in the world. But Jing Jun, a professor of sociology in Tsinghua University, challenges that view and presents the true picture through his nationwide research. Jing and his students took one year to set up the first national database on suicide rate to grasp the overall trend of suicides in China. They collected data from the Health Statistics Annuals of the World Health Organization (sample size 10 million), and the country's Health Statistics Annuals (which cover 100 million people). The database covers 23 years, from 1987 to 2009. Jing calculates the suicide rate in China based on these data. Though the suicide rate was comparatively high in the early years, his study shows it has dropped in recent years, as opposed to the ascending trend in the rest of the world. According to Jing's calculation, China's suicide rate had dropped to about 0.01 percent in 2004. In 2009, the figure dropped further to 0.007 percent, which is rather low compared with the global rate of 0.016 percent. Even if the "missing" suicides were added, China's suicide rate in 2009 would still be below 0.008 percent.[:Zxxk.Com] Jing has found that one of the main reasons why the suicide rate has dropped was the steady and big decline in the number of suicides committed by rural women. In the early years, researchers generally agreed that the suicide rate among Chinese women was higher than among men, which is pretty rare in the rest the world. But the suicide rate among Chinese women, especially in rural areas, has declined remarkably in recent years. In fact, it is almost equal to that of Chinese men. As a sociologist, Jing regards suicide as a social issue, and believes improvement of social policies will reduce the suicide rate even further. More people's lives can be saved if the authorities adjust to... In Jing's opinion, what should be done to reduce the suicide? A) Pay more attention to rural women. B) Continue to improve social environment. C) Set up more mental health centers. D) Make policies to prevent suicides.
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| B |
Detailed Instructions: In this task, you are given a question and a context passage. You have to answer the question based on the given passage.
Problem:The person who started experimenting with electromagnetic coils is ethnically?, Context: In 1827, Hungarian physicist Ányos Jedlik started experimenting with electromagnetic coils. After Jedlik solved the technical problems of the continuous rotation with the invention of the commutator, he called his early devices "electromagnetic self-rotors". Although they were used only for instructional purposes, in 1828 Jedlik demonstrated the first device to contain the three main components of practical DC motors: the stator, rotor and commutator. The device employed no permanent magnets, as the magnetic fields of both the stationary and revolving components were produced solely by the currents flowing through their windings.
Solution: | Hungarian |
Problem: Dirty Sexy Knights in Paris is the only major label album by alternative rock band Audiovent. It was released in 2002 on Atlantic Records. The album had two singles, "The Energy" and "Looking Down". Audiovent toured with Saliva and Theory of a Deadman in promotion of the album.
Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "Audiovent disbanded in 2005."?
A: It's impossible to say
Problem: Three months after the FBI raided the offices of the Dorean Group in Union City, California, neighboring companies in the same office park have received letters claiming that rent for the office park should now be paid to the Dorean Group. The owner of the office park, Hanover Properties, insists that they have not sold the park and called the Dorean Group's claim fraudulent. The first letter from the Dorean Group, dated May 2nd, 2005, purported to "inform [the tenants] of the change in ownership of the property [the tenants] now occupy," and asked that "payment of rents be sent" to the principals of the Dorean Group. The letter also included notarized documents authorizing the sale by an alleged agent of the current owner, Hanover Properties, a "Julia Pantibratyuk."
Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "The alleged agent mentioned had a female first name."?
A: Yes
Problem: How to enjoy a hayride<br>Find a hayride near you. Many farms offer hayride experiences near to towns and cities. Look in notices in the paper, online, or ask around for recommendations by word-of-mouth.
Based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "Many farms like to offer hayrides to people."?
A: | Yes |
Q: Generate a context and a hypothesis.
Generated: Context: The 2010 SMU Mustangs football team represented Southern Methodist University in the 2010 NCAA Division I FBS football season. The Mustangs, led by third-year head coach June Jones, were members of Conference USA in the West Division and played their home games at Gerald J. Ford Stadium.
Hypothesis: The Mustangs were members of the Conference USA.
Q: Generate a context and a hypothesis.
Generated: Context: Michael Adas (born 4 February 1943 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American historian and currently the Abraham E. Voorhees Professor of History at Rutgers University. He specializes in the history of technology, the history of anticolonialism and in global history.
Hypothesis: Michael Adas is not interested in technology.
Q: Generate a context and a hypothesis.
Generated: Context: Ram Charan is an Indian film actor, dancer, producer, businessman and entrepreneur, who works in Telugu cinema. He won two Nandi Awards, two South Filmfare awards, two CineMAA Awards, and two Santosham Best Actor Awards. Charan is one of the highest paid actors in Tollywood.
Hypothesis: Ram charan is a son of parkistani mother and indian father
Q: Generate a context and a hypothesis.
Generated: | Context: Black River Entertainment is an independent record label in Nashville, Tennessee, specializing in country music. The company is a partially owned subsidiary of Pegula Sports and Entertainment, which otherwise specializes primarily in professional sports team ownership in Western New York (including the Buffalo Bills, Buffalo Sabres, Buffalo Bandits and Rochester Americans).
Hypothesis: Black River Entertainment produced some music outside the country genre |
Q: The mining waste had no impact on the surface of the pitch
The dam covering what used to be its football pitch fill up with millions of tons of poisonous mining waste.
A: No
Q: The PMDB has a Senate President as a member.
The PMDB is also the party led by Senator Jader Barbalho, the recently elected Senate President heaped with serious corruption charges.
A: Yes
Q: Randall McGilberry is eligible to collect Social Security.
Randall Kent McGilberry (born October 29, 1953) is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for two seasons. He pitched in three games for the Kansas City Royals during the 1977 Kansas City Royals season and 18 games during the 1978 Kansas City Royals season. He played college baseball at Louisiana Tech University.
A: Yes
Q: Ilion produced the CGI-animated science fiction film, "Planet 51".
Ilion Animation Studios is a Spanish animation studio based in Madrid, Spain. The studio was established by the founders of Pyro Studios, a video game development studio, to create computer-animated movies for theatrical release. Ilion produced the CGI-animated film, "Planet 51".
A: | It's impossible to say |
Generate a context and a hypothesis. | Context: Ordonez Reyes accused Jose Jesus Pena, alleged chief of security for the Nicaraguan embassy in Tegucigalpa, of masterminding the January 7th assassination of contra-commander Manuel Antonio Rugama.
Hypothesis: Jose Jesus Pena is accused of the assassination of Manuel Antonio Rugama. |
Choose from options: Determine if the sentence is true based on the text below:
Mary Kathleen Turner was nominated for an Academy Award for her role in Romancing the Stone.
Mary Kathleen Turner (born June 19, 1954), better known as Kathleen Turner, is an American film and stage actress and director. Known for her distinctive husky voice, Turner has won two Golden Globe Awards and has been nominated for an Academy Award.
(1). Yes;
(2). It's impossible to say;
(3). No; | (2). |
In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Try to find the best answer that is most likely to fill in "_". Note that the URLs in the text have been replaced with [Link].
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Question: (CNN) Two cousins charged with the killings this summer of four Pennsylvania men pleaded not guilty Thursday to multiple counts of homicide and other charges, according to Assistant District Attorney Gregg Shore, who is prosecuting the cases. Cosmo Dinardo and Sean Kratz, both 20 at the time of the killings, were charged in July with multiple counts of homicide, among other charges, after the bodies of four young men who had gone missing were found mutilated and buried on the Dinardo family's land. The crimes shocked Bucks County, a pastoral community about 40 miles north of Philadelphia. Thursday's hearing came a day after prosecutors filed notices that said the state would reserve the right to pursue the death penalty against the defendants.Prosecutors say they "reserve the right" to pursue the death penaltyThe murders brought national attention this summer to a rural Pennsylvania enclave
Question:All the victims had been lured to the Dinardo property within days of each other, believing they were on their way to buy marijuana from _, Weintraub said in July.
Answer: Cosmo Dinardo
Question: More than 100,000 people have been evacuated and thousands of properties destroyed, after rare torrential rains saw a major river burst its banks north of Tokyo in Japan on Thursday. A further 800,000 people across eastern Japan have been advised to evacuate after officials issued pre-dawn warnings of unusually harsh rainfall to 5 million people. Dramatic footage shows people being plucked from their homes minutes before a tsunami-like wall of muddy water gushing from the Kinugawa river in Joso, carry their houses downstream. So far, two people have been reported missing: a man in his 70s and a 63-year old woman, both in Joso, which is home to some 65,000 people, as a wide area was deluged in the wake of Typhoon Etau.Tropical typhoon rain in Japan has seen the Kinugawa river, 30 miles north of Tokyo burst its banksThousands of people have had to be evacuated and hundreds of homes have been destroyed overnightHuge rains have also affected the nearby Fukushima nuclear plant, sending radiation water into the ocean
Question:In _, houses and vehicles were washed away along with some power lines, as military personnel headed to the area to help with the rescue mission.
Answer: Joso
Question: Houston (CNN) For the first time, a Super Bowl needed overtime, and for the fifth time, the New England Patriots are Super Bowl champions. This time, it took the biggest comeback in Super Bowl history to do it, rallying from a 25-point deficit and defeating the Atlanta Falcons 34-28 at NRG Stadium in Houston in Super Bowl LI. Tom Brady became the first quarterback to win five Super Bowl titles. He was named Super Bowl MVP for the fourth time, the most all time. "It was a hell of a football game," Brady said. Atlanta had a 28-3 lead midway through the third quarter. But a costly Atlanta fumble by quarterback Matt Ryan midway through the fourth quarter helped set up the Patriots to come all the way back to tie it at 28.Win gives Tom Brady the most Super Bowl titles by a quarterbackThis was just Atlanta's second appearance in its 51-season history
Question:On the next drive, in which the Patriots had been marching down the field, a _ pass intended for Danny Amendola was picked off by Alford, returning it 82 yards for the touchdown.
Answer: | Tom Brady
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Shanghai Xintiandi Style Mall is filled with a festive mood, featuring large-scale equipment, knit works and various activities, under the theme "kiss". "Kissing is seldom taken as the theme of artworks because in oriental culture, people restrain themselves from expressing their emotions," says Jiang Shan, who is in charge of the exhibition. "Through the exhibition, we hope to encourage people to be confident and brave in expressing their love." Inside the mall, which covers a large area from Zizhong Lu (Road) to Fuxingnan Lu (Road), dozens of color1ful decorations, including balloons, lollipops and lip-shaped decorations are hung on the walls and from the ceiling. Among the decorations, a bright-color1ed wool artwork attracts most eyeballs and brings about a feeling of warmth. The designer, Gu Yeli, says the art piece, Kiss Forest, was inspired by US artist Andy Warhol's 1963 experimental film Kiss, which featured various couples kissing for three and a half minutes each. Gu also organizes a small workshop to teach knitting to children. Artist Wang Xuejun sets up a stainless-steel mirror at the mall's gate leading to Zizhong Lu. Visitors, including men, are invited to put on lipstick and kiss the mirror, thus kissing themselves. The Beast Floral Shop, a flower shop in Shanghai, contributes two walls of flowers that are made into the shape of a book, named Kiss Book. Artifacts of bees and butterflies are fixed among the blossoms, kissing the flowers. The work represents love and harmony in nature. Architect Ma Ke creates a Kiss Bridge with transparent acrylic boards and ceramic fishbowls. Bridges are often spots for dating lovers in traditional Chinese folk stories and the goldfish in the bowls are witnesses of the lovers' kisses. In the south plaza, an18-meter-high interactive tree-shaped light equipment encourages people to kiss. Each kiss turns a certain light on, reminding audiences of their sweet childhood memories of kisses. At the side of the tree is a counter, in which each kiss is counted... What can we learn from the article? A) Most people are interested in Jiang Shan's art-piece, which brings about a feeling of warmth. B) Most visitors will kiss each other in front of the stainless steel mirror at the gate. C) All the decorations in the mall are aimed at encouraging lovers to express their love bravely. D) The 18-meter-high interactive tree-shaped light equipment will be on for each kiss.
D
Luo Jingyu, 19, has four years of experience of running business. He is also a freshman in the arts department of Hubei University. Luo Jingyu is from an ordinary family. He said, "My parents told me if I wanted something I should make an effort to get it, so I earned pocket money by doing housework when I was little." The dream of running his own business grew in his heart. He said, "I want to be a successful person, like Alibaba's Ma Yun." When Luo was a junior student, he had the idea of selling lanterns when he saw many people flying Chinese lanterns in a square. Luo bought some lanterns from a store, but the sales were not as good as he had expected. Then he found another way to do business. He bought lanterns on the Internet at a very low price. Finally he easily made 5,000 yuan in two days. With a happy beginning, Luo planned to open a dress shop. "My parents didn't support me opening a dress shop, so I had to borrow 120,000 yuan for it." Although he did market research before starting, the business wasn't very good because his taste in fashion wasn't accepted by customers. The shop eventually closed down after half a year. After experiencing a big loss, he decided to do something he was familiar with --- selling painting tools. As a fine arts student, he knew the market. He convinced his friends to invest one million yuan in his shop. With a good business mind and a lot of effort, the sales of the shop reached six million yuan in a year. Even though Luo is rich, he uses a cheap cell phone and does not wear luxury clothes. He has a simple lifestyle. "It isn't easy to make money, so money should be used on something worthwhile," he said. Why wasn't the dress shop successful? A) He had to prepare for his exam. B) The dresses he bought weren't of high quality. C) Customers didn't accept his taste in fashion. D) He didn't have enough money to buy beautiful dresses.
C
"In my country, men usually go to restaurants on their own. They always take their shoes off before they go in. Then they usually sit on the floor around a small, low table. In the evening they often sing songs." "You usually take chocolates or flowers. But you always take an odd number of flowers, and you remove the paper before you give them to the hostess. You can also send flowers before you arrive. you don't usually take wine except when you visit very close friends." "We always offer our guests something to drink when they arrive, tea, coffee or perhaps water or soft drinks. We think it is polite to accept a drink even if you're not thirsty. If you visit someone you always stay for a few drinks. When you have had enough to drink, you tap your cup or put your hand over it. If you say no, your host will insist that you have more to drink." "People's private lives are very important so they never ask you personal questions about your family or where you live or your job. They never talk about religion or matters of finance, education or politics, but usually stay with safe subjects like the weather, films, plays, books and restaurants." "It's difficult to know when to leave, but an evening meal usually lasts about three or four hours. When the host serves coffee, this is sometimes a sign that the evening is nearly over, but you can have as much coffee as you want." "If the invitation says eight o'clock then we arrive exactly at eight. With friends we know well, we sometimes arrive about fifteen minutes before." "Obviously it depends on the occasion, but most dinner parties are informal. The men don't usually wear a suit, but they may wear a jacket and tie. Women are usually smart but casual." Which of the following subjects are never talked about among the people? A) Politics, education, religion, or matters of finance. B) Family, books or plays. C) Weather, restaurant, or film. D) Job, money, weather or film and play.
| A |
Kester "Smitty" Smith is an American percussionist. He is the drummer for the Taj Mahal Trio and has collaborated with jazz, blues and world musicians. He has performed with and alongside Taj Mahal for over forty years. He has recorded music with Taj Mahal, Geoff Muldaur, Peter Rowan, Cedella Booker, Morgan Freeman, Ellen McIlwaine, Mary Coughlan and Pinetop Perkins.
Does this next sentence follow, given the preceding text?
Taj Mahal is a musician. | Yes |
Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:
The Central Radio & TV Tower () is a 405 m telecommunications- and observation tower in Beijing, China. It is the tallest structure in the city, the ninth-tallest tower in the world, and has its observation deck at 238 m . The tower provides panoramic views over the city from its revolving restaurant and observation deck. It is a member of the World Federation of Great Towers.
Hypothesis: The Central Radio & TV Tower has an observation deck | Yes |
Can we draw the following hypothesis from the context?
Context:
The introduction of the euro has dismantled barriers to cross-border trading and enhanced risk sharing and opportunities for diversification.
Hypothesis: The introduction of the euro has been opposed. | no |
How to develop professionalism
Start working on your professionalism early.
Take every opportunity you can to figure out what other professionals expect of you. Then, show that you understand responsibility, teamwork, and basic ethical and moral value.
This can help you figure out professionalism and may grab the attention of a mentor who can further develop your professionalism. Ask questions any time you're unsure of professional expectations.
How to teach a child to help others
Perform a volunteer activity with your child.
Volunteering can be a great way to instill a sense of giving in your child. It also makes the idea of helping more than an idea but a practice that they can continue as they get older.
A variety of volunteer activities probably exist in your community that you can perform with your child to demonstrate how they can help others. Visit or call a community center, library, school, church, or other local non-profit organization to participate in a charity event or fundraising activity.
A little girl plays accordion in a classroom pushing the buttons of the instrument with both hands. the girl
bends her head to her left side and then stop playing.
How to know if your girlfriend likes you for money and popularity
Change your clothing style for a day.
Put on something you know you wouldn't normally wear. Ask your girlfriend over to your house.
| If she acts differently, then ask what's wrong. This works best on the weekends, in case your other friends might get the wrong message. |
How to make a first aid kit for your cat
Purchase a first aid kit container to store the materials in.
The container should be airtight, waterproof, and sunlight proof so the effectiveness of the materials inside aren't affected. Sunlight can cause iodine and some medicines to lose potency.
Heat can cause plastic gloves to become brittle. You can purchase first aid kits for cats at a veterinary store or in a pet store already assembled.
How to make your own christmas decorations
Make frosted pine cones.
These pretty ornaments are surprisingly easy to make at home with some plain, natural pine cones. Pick out nice, even pine cones with a pleasing shape and lay them out on newspaper.
Next, take white spray paint (such as frost white) and spray one side of the pine cones. Let the paint dry for a few minutes, then turn the cones over and spray the other side.
How to make people respect you
Excel at communication.
Speak warmly and engage those whom you are speaking to. Be able to speak comfortably about a wide range of topics.
Avoid vulgar and poor language, as well as using words like " um " or " like " to punctuate your sentences. Communication isn't just talking-it's about listening, as well.
How to act when your boyfriend keeps paying for everything
Evaluate how you feel.
Take some time and check in with yourself about how you feel when he pays for everything. There is a chance that if you're reading this article, you might be uncomfortable with it for one reason or another.
| Know that there is no right or wrong way, only how you feel about it. Ask yourself why you are okay with it or why you are not. |
The Corn<br>Gary had a plot of land. He decided to plant some produce on it. He picked corn for the first crop. It grew tall and healthy. He harvested it and made some delicious food.
Choose your answer: based on the paragraph above can we conclude that "Gary only eats food he grows"?
OPT:
[A]. Yes;
[B]. It's impossible to say;
[C]. No;
I think the answer is | [B]. |
Given the question: Sustainable management is seen as a practical and economical way of protecting species from dying out. Instead of depending on largely ineffective laws against poaching , it gives local people a good economic reason to preserve plants and animals. In Zimbabwe, for instance, there is a sustainable management project to protect elephants. Foreign tourists pay large sums of money to kill these animals for sports. This money is then given to the inhabitants of the area where the hunting takes place. In theory, locals will be encouraged to protect elephants, instead of poaching them because of the economic benefit involved. This sounds like a sensible strategy, but it remains to be seen whether it will work. With corruption in these developing countries, some observers are skeptical that the money will actually reach the people it is intended for. Others wonder how effective the locals will be at stopping poachers. There are also questions about whether sustainable management is practical when it comes to protecting forests. In theory, the principle should be the same as with elephants --- allow logging companies to cut down certain number of trees, but not so many as to completely destroy the forest. Sustainable management of forests requires controls on the number of trees which are cut down, as well as investment in replacing them. Because almost all tropical forests are located in countries which desperately need funds from logging, there are few regulations and motive to do this. One solution might be to confirm wood comes from sustainably managed forests. In theory, consumers would buy only this wood and so force logging companies to _ or go out of business. Unfortunately, unrestricted logging is so much more profitable that wood prices from managed forests would cost up to five times more --- an increase that consumers, no matter how "green", are unlikely to pay. Which of the following statements is true in understanding the "sustainable management"? A) Sustainable management is usually used in commercial units. B) Sustainable management is more powerful than laws. C) We will probably meet many problems in the course of applying sustainable management. D) It is likely that sustainable management will replace the laws in protecting living things.
The answer is: | C |
Read the following paragraph and determine if the hypothesis is true:
Pietro Ferrero (2 September 1898 – 2 March 1949) was the founder of Ferrero SpA, an Italian confectionery and chocolatier company. His company invented Nutella, a hazelnut-cream spread, which is now sold in over 160 countries. The famous Ferrero Rochers are also made by his company, Ferrero, as were Tic-Tacs and various Kinder chocolates.
Hypothesis: company survives thanks to nutella | It's impossible to say |
In this task, you will be presented with a passage and have to answer a question based on your understanding of the events inferred from the passage. Among the entities, try to find the best entity that is most likely to fill in "_" and classify the answers based on options.
Input: Consider Input: Jailed: Riki Hughes stole £17,000 from the football club where he volunteered as club secretary A veteran of the Iraq war stole thousands of pounds from a children's football club and spent the money on a stag trip to Las Vegas. Lance Corporal Riki Hughes has been jailed for 16 months after he plundered the accounts of Tidworth Town Football Club, where he volunteered as club secretary. He claimed to be making rent payments to the club's landlord - even though the team was actually getting its property for free. Hughes, 31, spent the money on himself, including camping equipment and a stag holiday to Las Vegas, Salisbury Crown Court heard.Ex-soldier Riki Hughes, 31, was the club secretary at Tidworth Town FCHe set up fake bank account in the name of the team's landlord and siphoned off at least £17,000Jailed for 16 months after spending the cash on camping gear and holiday
Questions:The former soldier, who served two tours in _, pleaded guilty to stealing £17,000, but the club claimed that the total theft amounted to £26,000. (A) Riki Hughes (B) Iraq (C) Las Vegas (D) Tidworth Town Football Club (E) Hughes (F) Salisbury Crown Court (G) Tidworth Town FC
Output: (B)
Input: Consider Input: Fox News is slapping back saying Donald Trump didn't dump them, but they ditched The Donald first. 'At 11: 45 a.m. today, we canceled Donald Trump's scheduled appearance on The O'Reilly Factor on Thursday, which resulted in Mr. Trump's subsequent tweet about his "boycott" of Fox News,' a spokesperson for the network said. Trump has been on a Fox News tear again this week, letting it rip on Bill O'Reilly yesterday, calling his show 'boring' and full of 'Trump haters.' He then moved to Megyn Kelly last night, saying she was 'highly overrated.' He crescendoed his assault at 12:02 p.m. today, announcing on Twitter that he 'won't be doing any more Fox shows for the foreseeable future,' because, he said, he was treated 'unfairly.'This week, Donald Trump took to Twitter and called Megyn Kelly 'overrated and Bill O'Reilly's show 'boring'The billionaire then tweeted that he would no longer be going on Fox News because the network wasn't treating him fairlyBut Fox shot back saying they DUMPED Trump first - and then he staged his boycott
Questions:The offending segment on Kelly's show seems to be a discussion _ had with Fox News' Brit Hume. (A) Fox News (B) Donald Trump (C) Donald (D) The O'Reilly Factor (E) Trump (F) Bill O'Reilly (G) Megyn Kelly (H) Twitter (I) Fox
Output: (G)
Input: Consider Input: Children asked if Father Christmas could be a woman in a video have shocked viewers by overwhelmingly answering 'no'. Creative agency Anomaly, based in London, asked children 'If Santa was a woman, could she do the job?' and young boys and girls gave surprisingly old fashioned answers, pointing out that she wouldn't be strong enough and her navigation skills wouldn't be up to scratch. The 90-second video, which has been seen 10,000 times, was made to highlight gender bias and how it's present even at such a young age. One boy, who didn't like the idea of a female Santa, said: 'Number one, she would get lost in the sky.'Boys and girls were asked if a woman could do Father Christmas's jobMain response was 'no' because her baby bump might squash presentsThe 90-second clip made by an ad agency has been seen 10,000 times
Questions:It appeared he meant that a woman would be slimmer compared to _'s rotund figure. (A) Christmas (B) Anomaly (C) London (D) Santa (E) Father Christmas
| Output: (D)
|
In this task, you will be presented with a context passage, a question about that paragraph, and a possible answer to that question. The task is to check the validity of the answer. Answer with "Yes" or "No".
A stranger in town meets pretty young Susan Martinez De La Cruz and accompanies her to a barbecue , where wealthy Jason Carberry is saying a few words for the recently departed Robin Randall , a citizen who got shot . Jason objects to the stranger's presence , being Susan's guardian and protective of her . He challenges him to a shootout , but the stranger pulls his pistol before Jason's can even clear the holster . Calaveras Kate , a saloon singer who's in love with Jason , is relieved when the stranger declines to pull the trigger . Rafael Moreno suddenly rides into town and picks a fight with the stranger . Their brawl continues until the arrival of Judge Wallace Wintrop and his niece , Sheila , who have come to town from back East and deplore all this random violence out West . The stranger is recognized as Reb Randall , the dead man's brother . He is looking for the killer , who could be Rafael , or could be Jason , or could even be Billy Buckett , the coward of the county . The women hold their breath to see if the men they love will survive . <sep>Who wants to look for the killer?<sep>Billy Buckett | No |
Can we draw the following hypothesis from the context (see options)?
Context:
How to be the coolest girl in school<br>Don't concern yourself too much with popularity! In 10 years it won't matter what stores you shopped at, what makeup you wore, and so on. Be kind to the people around you, have a sense of humor and radiate confidence and beauty. Appearance matters but it is not everything.
Hypothesis: Beauty and confidence can be radiated.
A). Yes.
B). It's impossible to say.
C). No. | A). |
How to cure astigmatism<br>Speak to your optometrist about getting eyeglasses. Eyeglasses are a good option for correcting astigmatism. They help to correct the irregular curve of your cornea and allow your retina to focus properly.
Eyeglasses are not a good option for astigmatism OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: No
Black Hawk said we could live on the horses several days and still travel before they felt it .<br>But by another morning we found the buffalo , and I shot the one whose head is in my box , ready to hang up and scare brats into fits .<br>He 's a fierce old fellow , you bet . '
Black Hawk said we could live on the horses several months OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: No
King of New York is a 1990 Italian-American crime thriller film, starring Christopher Walken, Laurence Fishburne, David Caruso, Wesley Snipes, Victor Argo, and Giancarlo Esposito. It was directed by independent filmmaker Abel Ferrara and written by Nicholas St. John.
king of new york was written in 1970s. OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
A: | It's impossible to say |
How to know if a kitten is stressed<br>Notice any digestive problems. Stress and anxiety in a kitten can lead to digestive issues. Diarrhea and constipation are common reactions to stress.
Can we infer the following?
some kittens will always be stressed
Select from: I. Yes II. It's impossible to say III. No
The answer is: | II. |
I hope that the House will come up with an amendment to clause 9 because as it stands now, if we have final offer selection on top of it, it would amount to telling the arbitrator or the arbitration panel ``Now you are going to manage this whole thing, and look at it as if it were a private company, a totally private firm, and at the same time you will be looking for the best way to settle the dispute''.
Based on that paragraph can we conclude that this sentence is true?
The House has power to amend clause 9. | Yes |
In this task, you are given a question and a context passage. You have to answer the question based on the given passage.
Q: Who resigned his command at NATO?, Context: President Truman, symbolizing a broad-based desire for an Eisenhower candidacy for president, again in 1951 pressed him to run for the office as a Democrat. It was at this time that Eisenhower voiced his disagreements with the Democratic party and declared himself and his family to be Republicans. A "Draft Eisenhower" movement in the Republican Party persuaded him to declare his candidacy in the 1952 presidential election to counter the candidacy of non-interventionist Senator Robert A. Taft. The effort was a long struggle; Eisenhower had to be convinced that political circumstances had created a genuine duty for him to offer himself as a candidate, and that there was a mandate from the populace for him to be their President. Henry Cabot Lodge, who served as his campaign manager, and others succeeded in convincing him, and in June 1952 he resigned his command at NATO to campaign full-time. Eisenhower defeated Taft for the nomination, having won critical delegate votes from Texas. Eisenhower's campaign was noted for the simple but effective slogan, "I Like Ike". It was essential to his success that Eisenhower express opposition to Roosevelt's policy at Yalta and against Truman's policies in Korea and China—matters in which he had once participated. In defeating Taft for the nomination, it became necessary for Eisenhower to appease the right wing Old Guard of the Republican Party; his selection of Richard M. Nixon as the Vice-President on the ticket was designed in part for that purpose. Nixon also provided a strong anti-communist presence as well as some youth to counter Ike's more advanced age.
A: | Eisenhower |
[Q]: Something Like Human is the second album by the band Fuel released in 2000 on Epic Records. "Something Like Human" reached #17 on the U.S. Billboard Top 200, and featured their first U.S. Top 40 hit with "Hemorrhage (In My Hands)" which reached #30 on the "Billboard" Hot 100 charts. It remains one of their most popular songs to date. Something Like Human made the Top 200 list by 1999. OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
[A]: No
[Q]: The Lei Áurea (] ; English: Golden Law ), adopted on May 13, 1888, was the law that abolished slavery in Brazil. It was signed by Isabel, Princess Imperial of Brazil (1846–1921), an opponent of slavery, who acted as regent to Emperor Dom Pedro II, who was in Europe. The Lei Áurea got inspirations from America's slavery abolishment rule OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
[A]: It's impossible to say
[Q]: Mystery-Bouffe (Russian: Мистерия-Буфф ; Misteriya-Buff) is a socialist dramatic play written by Vladimir Mayakovsky in 1918/1921. Mayakovsky stated in a preface to the 1921 edition that "in the future, all persons performing, presenting, reading or publishing "Mystery-Bouffe" should change the content, making it contemporary, immediate, up-to-the-minute." Mystery-Bouffe was inspired by communism OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
[A]: It's impossible to say
[Q]: "Look at My Dab" (originally titled "Bitch Dab") is a song by American hip hop group Migos. It was released as a single on October 30, 2015 by Quality Control Entertainment and 300 Entertainment. The song was included on their mixtape "Back to the Bando" (2015) and was produced by Drumma Boy. It peaked at number 87 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 chart. Migos made a mixtape OPTIONS:
- Yes
- It's impossible to say
- No
[A]: | Yes |
"It's Alright, It's OK" is a song by the band Primal Scream. It was released as a single on 7 May 2013, as the second single off of the band's tenth album, "More Light". The song bears resemblance to "Movin' On Up", the first track off of Primal Scream's critically acclaimed 1991 album, "Screamadelica".
Does this next sentence follow, given the preceding text?
"Movin' On Up" was released as a single in 1991. | Yes |
Determine if the sentence is true based on the text below:
Amelia Robles Avila changed her first name to Amelio after November 3, 1889.
Amelio Robles Avila was a colonel during the Mexican Revolution. He was born a woman with the name of Amelia Robles Ávila on November 3, 1889 in Xochipala, Guerrero. His father was named Casimiro Robles and his mother Josefa Ávila. His father was a wealthy farmer who owned 42 acres of land and owned a small Mezcal factory. | Yes |
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