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[ { "content": "The best and worst part about being a twenty-something is that every decision you make can change the rest of your life. Once you're in your 30's or 40's, it gets harder and harder to reinvent yourself. So I made an interview with Dr. Meg Jay, the clinical psychologist. He explains why the twentie...
[ { "content": "Mrs. Green is going to give a birthday party for Mary. Mary is her daughter. She is going to be ten years old. A lot of friends of Mary's are going to come to the party. There are twenty girls of them. Mrs. Green is getting ready for the party. Mrs. White is helping her. \"That's a big nice cake,\...
[ { "content": "Peter was a boy of 14. His parents went to gambling day and night. Nobody cared about him. He always failed in his exams. So his teachers didn't like him, and nor did his classmates play with him. Peter often slept in class because his heart was not in school. He almost gave himself up. One day, M...
[ { "content": "I still clearly remember that day. I was on the side of the road for close to four hours with my big Jeep. I put signs in the windows that said, \"NEED A JACK \". Right as I was about to give up, a truck stopped and a man got off. He sized up the situation and went back to take a jack. After about...
[ { "content": "A speech is a wonderful opportunity to inform, persuade or entertain. The best speeches often take on a combination of all three of these components . However, before you can go about the writing of a great speech, it is important to set goals. Goals keep you,your speech and your audience focused....
[ { "content": "Almost everyone stood when the bride walked down the aisle in her white dress,but not the wedding conductor,because she was fixed on her chair. The wedding was led by \"IFairy\",a 1.5meter tall seated robot with flashing eyes and plastic hair. Sunday's wedding was the first time a marriage had bee...
[ { "content": "For all the dinner table, a glass of milk seems to be a constant, at least it was when I was growing up. It was widely believed that milk was integral in building strong bones and teeth. There's no doubt that dairy products , and milk in particular, are high in protein and calcium, and most milk ...
[ { "content": "On warm summer days with little or no wind, the air temperature in cities can be up to ten degrees higher than that of the surrounding countryside. This is a phenomenon commonly referred to as the \"urban heat island\" effect. This phenomenon happens when pavement, buildings, and other infrastruct...
[ { "content": "Range At present,there are five network firms---China Telecom,China Unicom,Jitong Communications,China Netcom and China Mobile---that are allowed to operate IP services in China.Each company has its advantages in service. Charge As the Ministry of Information Industry co-ordinates,the charges of I...
[ { "content": "\"My dear lady,\" says Holmes. \"You're shaking. Are you cold? Do you want a cup of hot tea?\" \"I'm not cold,\" the woman replies, \"I fear for my life!\" \"We are here to help you. Don't worry about anything. I don't know you. But I know many things about you. For example, I know how you travel....
[ { "content": "Do you want to live a happier, less stressful life? Try laughing for no reason at all. That's how millions of people start their day at Laughter Clubs around the world and many doctors now think that having a good laugh might be one of the best ways to stay healthy. The first Laughter Club was s...
[ { "content": "Many of us mistakenly believe that it's wrong to think we have any good qualities. We may spend a lot of time blaming ourselves for our negative qualities, thinking that self criticism is the key to improving our performance. However, a constant focus on our supposed shortcomings can stop our effo...
[ { "content": "If an area of land is sloped to the right and a body of water is on that slope, then the river will flow\n\nChoices:\nA. pollution\nB. to the right\nC. species\nD. to the left", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. to the right", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Mr. and Mrs. Jackson worked in the same workplace. The man was skillful and could make all kinds of parts and repair the machines. The boss liked him and paid him more than his workmates. But he had to give all his money to his wife and she bought the food, clothes and drinks for him. He was angry...
[ { "content": "In Washington D.C., 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is a very special address. It is the address of the White House, the home of the president of the United States. Originally the White House was gray and was called the presidential Palace. It was built from 1792 to 1800. At this time, the city of Washin...
[ { "content": "I never thought I would have a life-changing experience at Wal-Mart. Although my thoughts were only on speed, the checkout line I was standing in wasn't moving as quickly as I wanted, and I glanced toward the cashier. There stood a man in his seventies, wearing glasses and a nice smile. I thought,...
[ { "content": "Grant Wood's American Gothic caused a stir in 1930 when it was exhibited for the first time at the Art Institute of Chicago and awarded a prize of 300 dollars. Newspapers across the country carried the story, and the painting of a farmer and a younger woman posed before a white house brought the a...
[ { "content": "Bob comes out of the station and at once he doesn't know where to go. He comes to see his good friend, Peter. Peter is a worker. He works in a factory, but Bob doesn't know where the factory is. He walks along the street. He passes a hospital, a post office, a bookshop and at last he gets to a sch...
[ { "content": "Companies can increase the money with which they run their business in a number of ways. One way is borrowing money, and another way is buying things with the agreement that payment would be made later. There are also other processes for providing money for use by a company. Two of these processes...
[ { "content": "Emma Hart Willard (1787--1870) was an American pioneer educator. In her time, colleges and universities were open only to men, and women were not permitted to attend. Emma received advanced education at home from her father and became a school teacher at twenty. She continued to teach at school fo...
[ { "content": "Danielle Steel,America's sweetheart,is one of the hardest working women in the book business.Unlike other productive authors who write one book at a time,she can work on up to five.Her research alone before writing takes at least three years.Once she has fully studied her subjects,ready to dive in...
[ { "content": "Hundreds of people lined up at Grand Central Terminal yesterday, but they weren't there to catch a train. They came to New York City's famous railroad station to trade in old dollar bills for the new George Washington Presidential1 coin. The gold-colored coin is the first in a new series by the U....
[ { "content": "A new report says promising children money to pass exams does not help exam grades. The report says parents could be wasting their money by using cash to get their kids to study more. However, the promise of a trip somewhere nice could encourage students to try harder and do better at school. Rese...
[ { "content": "Have you ever heard of e-waste ( electronic waste, ) ,which can be produced every day? How do you deal with your computers, MP4 players and mobile phones when they're broken or you want a new one? Most people just throw them away. With the development of electronic industry, e-waste pollution has ...
[ { "content": "There are two kinds of physical activity which require special training. The first demands exact careful movements of the muscles. This kind of activity must be strictly controlled because even a slight movement in the wrong direction will lead a mistake. To type quickly, for example, a person nee...
[ { "content": "Which of the following represents the process of photosynthesis?\n\nChoices:\nA. C_{6}H_{12}O_{6} -> 6CO_{2} + 6H_{2}O\nB. 6CO_{2} + 6H_{2}O -> C_{6}H_{12}O_{6} +6O_{2}\nC. 2H_{2}O -> 2H_{2} + O_{2}\nD. 2H_{2} + O_{2} -> 2H_{2}O", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. 6CO_{2} + 6H_{2}O ->...
[ { "content": "Scientists have argued for long over whether birds show real intelligence. Some scientists believe birds have abilities including communication and different kinds of memory. In some unusual cases, their abilities seem better than those of humans. Irene Pepperberg, a birds expert, did researc...
[ { "content": "A pretty, well-dressed young lady stopped a taxi in a big square, and said to the driver, \"Can you see that young man at the other side of the square?\" \"Yes,\" said the taxi-driver. The young man was standing outside a restaurant and looking impatiently at his watch every few seconds. \"Take me...
[ { "content": "Tina was not like many of her classmates. She didn't listen to popular music or watch many movies, and she wasn't interested in nice clothes. When she got together with her friends, they wanted to listen to rock and pop music. When Tina asked if they would like to try classical music, they...
[ { "content": "Many English people have three ninny, a first name, a middle name and a last name (or a family name).For example , my name is James Allen Green.James is my first name.Allen is my middle name.Green is my last name.People don't use Mr. , Mrs., Ms.or Miss before their first names.People should use...
[ { "content": "A father was sitting at his desk and looking at his bills when his little son rushed in and said, \"Dad, because today is your birthday and you're 40 years old, I'm going to give you 40 kisses, one for each year!\" When the boy started kissing, the father shouted, \"Oh, Andrew, don't do it now. I'...
[ { "content": "One day Trudy saw an advertisement in a magazine. It offered a packet of 100 mixed stamps for $10. Trudy wanted to start a stamp collection so she ordered the packet. One hundred mixed stamps seemed a good way to begin a collection. She sent a postal order to the stamp company with her order, and ...
[ { "content": "Newspapers are very important in our daily life. Many people begin their day by reading the paper. In this way they learn what is going on in the world. Sometimes, however, they didn't have the time to read the news carefully and must be pleased with a quick look at the front page. At other times ...
[ { "content": "A growing number of health, hunger, and sustainable agriculture groups today announced plans for Food Day-a nationwide campaign to change the way Americans eat and think about food.Food Day will encourage people around the country to sponsor or participate in activities that encourage Americans t...
[ { "content": "Mike gets up at half past seven. He has an egg and some milk for breakfast. Then he goes to school. When he is on his way to school, he is thinking, \" I tell my teacher that my mother is ill on Mon---day. I tell him my bike doesn't work on my way to school on Tuesday. What should I say to--day?...
[ { "content": "Dad was always full of advice, but one of the biggest lessons he taught me one summer was about having a strong work ethic . When my brother and I were growing up, we mowed yards during the summer to earn pocket change. Dad was our salesman. He told our neighbors about our service and offered a p...
[ { "content": "When you watch TV programs about wild animals, it is surprising to see how an antelope can escape a lion's attack. In the wilderness, everyone has a stunt. Even plants have their own ways of fighting off enemies. Over millions of years of evolution, plants have developed a unique defence system. C...
[ { "content": "My grandfather was a teacher. He was the headmaster of a school for boys between the ages of thirteen and eighteen. I know that he was a kind and gentle man at heart, because when I was young (and he was old), he gave me presents and seated me on his knees, and told me stories. But I believe the b...
[ { "content": "If your pen broke at school today,what would you do?You would go to a shop and buy a new one.What if you could simply print out a real,working pen with your 3-D printer without leaving your room? The 3-D printer has been used to make many different things.People have made cups cars and even an air...
[ { "content": "Harris, a heroin addict, broke into a house and took several cameras and watches, which he promptly pawned to obtain cash with which to obtain a \"fix.\" Harris was later charged with larceny of the cameras and watches.\n\nChoices:\nA. Commonwealth v. Mason. Two sisters see a wealthy neighbor's pe...
[ { "content": "Taking part in charity is not just for adult people. Kids can do it too! Melvin Sheppard, 14, an American student, has done charity work for 8 years. He has also encouraged his classmates to join him. Melvin studies at William Allen Middle School in Philadelphia. Recently, he collected $ 1,500 by ...
[ { "content": "Every student in Australia must wear their school uniforms when they are at school.There are many kinds of uniforms such as suits,dresses,shorts,skirts,shirts,T-shirts and so on. Class usually begins at 8:00 a.m.in most Australian schools,and sometimes it begins at 10:00 a.m.You needn't go to clas...
[ { "content": "Can you understand the beginning of this article? \"My smmr hols wr CWOT. B4, we usd 2go2 NY 2C my bro, his GF & 3 kds FTF.\" The Scottish teacher who received it in class had no idea what the girl who wrote it meant. The essay was written in a form of English used in cell phone text messages. Tex...
[ { "content": "Cells in the body use oxygen (O2) for cellular respiration. Which is the result of cellular respiration?\n\nChoices:\nA. ATP is produced and carbon dioxide (CO2) is released.\nB. ATP is consumed and carbon dioxide (CO2) is released.\nC. ATP is produced and carbon dioxide (CO2) is absorbed.\nD. ATP...
[ { "content": "Clerk is a clerical worker who has been employed for the past two years in a permanent position in the Wasmania County Public Records Office in the state of Orange. Clerk has been responsible for copying and filing records of real estate transactions in that office. Clerk works in a nonpublic part...
[ { "content": "Careerberg.com is the world's fastest growing online recruitment solution. Here jobseekers and employers are growing very fast on the daily basis. The site was successfully launched on January 2008 worldwide. Careerberg.com provides an opportunity to job seekers where they can search jobs in thei...
[ { "content": "One of the most important things in the world is friendship. In order to have friends, you have to be a friend. But how can you be a good friend at school? Listen----Listen when they are talking. Don't say anything unless they ask you a question. Sometimes it's not necessary for you to have anythi...
[ { "content": "Garry Golden is a futurist. Futurists are scientists who analyze the way the world is today and use that information.to predict what the world will be like in the future. Golden focuses on the study of transportation. He spends his days studying the relationships between cars, subways, and trains...
[ { "content": "John H. Johnson was born in a black family in Arkansas city in 1918. His father died in an accident when John was six. He was reaching the high school age, but his hometown offered no high school for blacks. Fortunately he had a strong-willed caring mother. John remembered that his mother told h...
[ { "content": "China is having such a huge influence on the United States that many Americans are struggling to learn the Chinese language in a bid to keep competitive. \"Interest in learning Chinese among American youth and their parents has grown quickly in the past five years,\" said Vivien Stewart, vice pres...
[ { "content": "Don't you find that it is getting increasingly darker every day when you wake up for school ? As winter comes ,days become shorter while the nights become longer ,In the past people slept more in winter ,but in modern times we just use more electric light instead of sunlight to continue our normal...
[ { "content": "If you live in the United States, you can't have a full-time job until you are 16 years old. At 14 or 15, you work part-time after school or on weekends, and during summer vacation you can work 40 hours each week. Does all that mean that if you are younger than 14, you can't make your own money? O...
[ { "content": "The technology is great. Without it we wouldn't have been able to put a man on the moon, explore the ocean's depths or eat microwave sausages. Computers have revolutionized our lives and they have the power to educate and pass on knowledge. But sometimes this power can create more problems than it...
[ { "content": "In America, most people don't get enough sleep. Children aged 5 to 12 are advised to sleep 10 to 11 hours every night, but most of them can't sleep that long. A study found that about 41 million American workers got less than six hours of sleep every night. Scientists worry that parents are passin...
[ { "content": "People who cannot tell all colors apart are said to be color-blind. Most color-blind people can see yellows and blues, but confuse reds with green. It is very rare for a person to be blind to all colors, but they may see everything in shades of black, white and gray. It is interesting to point out...
[ { "content": "Last summer, when Amanda R of Anaheim Hills, California, was running on a cross-country course with her team, she blacked out. \"I got really dizzy,\" she says. \"I was out for a few minutes.\" At first, Amanda thought she was just tired and didn't think she had a health problem. She did go to the...
[ { "content": "If you're locking into your career plans, college counselor Nancy Donehower has three words for you: Don't do it. Huh? A college counselor tells you not to lock into plans? What's that all about? Actually, Nancy isn't the only counselor advising students to take their time in discovering who they ...
[ { "content": "As a youngster, there was nothing I liked better than Sunday afternoons at my grandfather's farm in western Pennsylvania. Surrounded by miles of winding stone walls, the house and field provided endless hours of fun for a city kid like me. I was used to tidy living rooms that seemed to whisper, \"...
[ { "content": "Learning English is one of the few things I have been doing consistently over the past 16 years.Like most Chinese students, I started learning English because it was a compulsory course in my middle school.More importantly, English was a central subject for the college entrance exam. At that tim...
[ { "content": "Marine invertebrates are likely to be discovered in\n\nChoices:\nA. rushing streams\nB. backyard ponds\nC. clam filled waters\nD. local pools", "role": "user" }, { "content": "C. clam filled waters", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "My friends, as you know, my television career began unexpectedly. I was 16 years old in Nashville, Tennessee and I was in the Miss Fire Prevention contest. They had the requirement of having to have red hair in the final part until the year I entered the final. And to my joy the swimsuit competiti...
[ { "content": "On Friday, June 20th, 29 dogs along with their owners came to Santa Rosa, California. They came there to take part in an unusual competition--one that seeks out and honors the World's Ugliest Dog. Now in its 26th year, the competition is one of the biggest attractions at the annual Sonoma County F...
[ { "content": "There is a sign at a Korean university asking tourists not to step into the grass to take photos. The sign is not written in Korean or English; it is written in Chinese. These signs, and signs in other countries warning Chinese tourists about their behavior, have shamed many Chinese who worry abou...
[ { "content": "A group of senior high school students are playing outside on a basketball court. They are shouting with excitement. And they all have the same dream. They wish to play in the NBA, just like Huston Rocket's Yao Ming. \"Someday, there will be more Chinese players like Yao in the NBA,\" said 15-year...
[ { "content": "Here are four of my friends. Get to know them and their interesting experiences. I'm Mark. I'm 12. I have learned a lot about cycling and cycled about two hundred miles with my friends. We all felt very excited. My name is Sam. I'm one year older than Mark. I have entered a competition. At last,...
[ { "content": "When Julia Rhodes is asked what she does for a living,she says she is a \"wind farmer\".While her job is operation manager for wind farm owner RES-Gen:Rhodes is responsible for making sure their l4 wind farms in the UK and Ireland are using the power of the wind to produce power for homes and busi...
[ { "content": "By Road Around the World Nickname: Walker Email: ragwani@hotmail.com When to travel: May 2011-Aug 2011 Who am I: I am 55. From my childhood, have this dream to go around the world by hitch hiking. However this is now changed and I want to go by road. My travel plans: Going throughout the world and...
[ { "content": "Recently, a scientist did some experiments. He left a group of 4-year-olds in a room with a bell and a candy. If they rang the bell, he would come back and they could eat the candy. If, however, they didn't ring the bell and waited for him to come back on his own, they could then have two candies....
[ { "content": "Mr. Jones and Mr. Brown worked in the different office . One day Mr. Jones said to Mr. Brown ,\"We are going to have a small party at our house next Wednesday evening . Would you and your wife like to join us ?\" Mr. Brown said ,\"Thank you very much . That is very kind of you . We are free that e...
[ { "content": "Many people cannot start their day without first having a cup of coffee or tea.These drinks help them think clearly and feel more awake.This is because of caffeine,which helps to give a jump start to the nervous system.Now,a report says it may also boost long-term memory. Mike Yassa is a neurobiol...
[ { "content": "Which of these are inherited instead of acquired?\n\nChoices:\nA. wealth\nB. height\nC. prison time served\nD. wisdom", "role": "user" }, { "content": "B. height", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Camp memories last forever! We make sure they are unforgettable! Shadow Ridge Summer Camps offer so many exciting things for campers to do. Unlike other camp programs that include horses as a small part of their program, at Shadow Ridge horses are the program! We are 100% horse from stable manag...
[ { "content": "I know now that the man who sat with me on the old wooden stairs that hot summer night over thirty-five years ago was not a tall man. But to a five-year old, he was a giant. Once again, I was caught in the middle of circumstances. The fourth born of six children, it was not uncommon that I was ...
[ { "content": "If you want to live in Hawaii,you need to think about how to save money,because it is one of the most expensive states in the USA. Hawaii buys most of its goods from other countries.This makes the prices very high.Eating out can be expensive.Breakfast is at$5 or$8 and lunch ia around$12,while dinn...
[ { "content": "As we know, Human beings each have unique brains. The brain is of the greatest importance to the body. It is the boss of the body.Your eyes,ears,nose,and skin tell your brain what is going on around you.Other parts of your body tell your brain what is going on inside of you.Your brain takes in the...
[ { "content": "A British dog-lover has invented a high-tech way of feeding his pet by Twitter( ,). Computer expert Nat Morris ,30, has designed a system to give his pet a \"tweet treat\" by sending him a Twitter message. His dog Toby gets some delicious dog biscuits from a computer-controlled food machine whenev...
[ { "content": "A woman looking through binoculars is watching something\n\nChoices:\nA. distant\nB. near\nC. close\nD. beside her", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. distant", "role": "assistant" } ]
[ { "content": "Researchers who study relationships have discovered that a big difference between those who make new friends easily, and those who don't, is that socially successful people tend to make eye contact with their conversation partners much more frequently than those who are less successful socially. I...
[ { "content": "Newspapers in the United States earn most of their money from selling space for advertising. The rates they charge are tied to the number of readers. But the number of people who buy newspapers has been falling for years. And this traditional business model had not worked very well on the Internet...
[ { "content": "Although English is not as old as Chinese , it is spoken by many people around the world every day. English speakers are always creating new words and we are often able to know where most words come from. Sometimes, however, no one may really know where a word comes from. Did you ever think about...
[ { "content": "Perhaps you've seen the English letters \"WC\" in your city. They show public toilets. But do you know it is far from elegant English? In fact, foreigners from English-speaking countries rarely use the letters. Workers in our city are changing \"WC\" signs all over the city. The government is sp...
[ { "content": "This is a true story. Tristin Saghin enjoyed the movie Black Hawk Down very much,which is about the conflict in Somalia.The battle scenes and the exciting rescues of people who are dying,interested him greatly. There was just one problem:Tristin was only 9 years old,and it was thought that movie w...
[ { "content": "American parents usually think that their child should not have more pocket money than the children with whom he regularly connects, even if they are wealthier.But neither are children expected to compare with the richer if a large family, heavy responsibilities, or other conditions make it necess...
[ { "content": "Convenient location 5 minutes from Washington ,D.C. and one block to Crystal City Metro, Crystal City Underground. Alexandria. Free Parking, free Deluxe Continental breakfast and complimentary Hotel Shuttle Service to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. 14000 Jefferson Davis Hwy(endurance ...
[ { "content": "Students Begin to Smoke at a Younger Age SHANGHAI---- Almost one in four students aged between 12 and 14 have tried smoking, according to the results of a survey from the CATC . \" Quite a number of boy students in my class smoke outside the school yard during lunch break,\" said Li Xiaolan, an En...
[ { "content": "Annette Kellerman was born in Australia in 1887.She had polio and could not walk easily.She had to wear metal supports on her legs to stand up on her own.To make her legs stronger,her mother took her for swimming lessons every week.Swimming made her legs so strong that when she was 15 she was able...
[ { "content": "An earthquake may happen at any time. It's best for us to know what to do, where to safe and who to _ during the earthquake. The following information will help you. Remember: Prepare your personal earthquake bag. Collect these items and keep them somewhere near you. Water, food, medicine, mobile,...
[ { "content": "Parenting the adolescent does take a different approach than parenting younger kids. Looking back it seemed ly easy. They were born itty-bitty so you could take control - usually to keep them safe from harm, to teach right from wrong and begin to equip them with problem solving and relationship s...
[ { "content": "In the summer of 1980 a Spanish tourist, Gaspar Carner, went to Great Britain on holiday. When he was travelling in Scotland, he decided to visit Loch Ness, the famous lake where people say there is a monster. But while he was going across the lake in a boat, his bag fell into the water. In the ba...
[ { "content": "Growing roses is quite a difficult task without knowing the right way. If you are attracted by the beauty of roses and need some tips for growing them, read on for some tips about taking care of rose plants. * You have to buy a good plant, preferably around two years old. * While most rose plants ...
[ { "content": "Why doesn't the unemployment rate ever reach zero? Economists, who generally believe that supply tends to meet demand, have long thought about this question. Even in good times, i.e. not now, there are people who can't find work. And even in bad times, i.e. now, there are job openings. With over 1...
[ { "content": "It is bad to have food stuck between your teeth for long periods of time. This is because food attracts germs; germs produce acid, and acid hurts your teeth and gums. Flossing helps to remove the food that gets stuck between your teeth. This explains why flossing helps to keep your mouth healthy...
[ { "content": "A serious problem for today's society is who should be responsible for our elderly and how to improve their lives. It is not only a financial problem but also a question of the system we want for our society. I would like to suggest several possible solutions to this problem. First, employers shou...
[ { "content": "Termites eat wood but cannot digest it. Protozoans live in the termites' stomachs and use enzymes to break down the wood. The digested wood provides nutrition for both the termites and the protozoans. What type of relationship is this?\n\nChoices:\nA. mutualism\nB. parasitism\nC. predation\nD. com...
[ { "content": "BASEBALL. It's just a word, but for millions of Americans it brings much more than a word. Hot dogs. Cold beers. Sunny afternoons. Baseball is the game of fathers and sons. Fathers and sons catch with each other on lawns in the US. A father's favorite team becomes his son's. Grandfathers talk to...
[ { "content": "Americans are less inclined to get married than at any time in US history, posing social and public-policy dilemmas and the threatening to dissolve the \"glue\" that connects fathers to their children, experts say. A report released by the US National Marriage Project found \"a rather weakening of...
[ { "content": "In a surprising result, the No. 69 Middle School girls' football team yesterday beat their school's boys' team. The boys' team often helped the girls with their training . They had never lost to the girls before, but this time the girls beat them 4 -- 3. After the game, Wu Nai, head of the boys' ...
[ { "content": "Another source of pollution may be\n\nChoices:\nA. throwing things in the ocean\nB. buying a new solar panel\nC. biking instead of driving the car\nD. using old food as compost for the plants", "role": "user" }, { "content": "A. throwing things in the ocean", "role": "assistant" ...
[ { "content": "Science, as we think, was born when the Greek philosopher ( ) Thales ( about 640-546 B.C.) asked a difficult question: What makes up our universe? No one had a ready answer, so Thales went on studying the earth around him, the sky and the stars. He saw so much water on earth and so much water fal...
[ { "content": "When I was young, my father used to grow carnations -- a kind of flower that was red, pink or white. He took care of them with much love and devotion. Every day he came home from work, he would enjoy watching them. And he used to tell us, \"No one should touch my flowers.\" One day, my younger sis...