id string | question string | answer string | documents list |
|---|---|---|---|
b128_8 | What did the author likely do after they returned home with buckets of corbezzoli?
Choices:
A. sold them at a farmers market
B. made olive oil
C. not enough information
D. made strawberry jam | made strawberry jam | [
"When a friend tells you she has wild roses blooming everywhere, it’s not hard to imagine where the conversation headed to next… to turning them into rose petal jam, of course.\nMy friend Simona Quirini and her family run the beautiful Canto del Maggio, a B&B, restaurant and garden, about one hour’s drive from Flor... |
b128_9 | When did the narrator fill a crate full of roses?
Choices:
A. After she turned roses into rose petal jam
B. not enough information
C. Before she went to the Canto del Maggio
D. After she went to the Canto del Maggio | After she went to the Canto del Maggio | [
"When a friend tells you she has wild roses blooming everywhere, it’s not hard to imagine where the conversation headed to next… to turning them into rose petal jam, of course.\nMy friend Simona Quirini and her family run the beautiful Canto del Maggio, a B&B, restaurant and garden, about one hour’s drive from Flor... |
b128_10 | The process of making rose petal jam probably lasted:
Choices:
A. A few hours
B. not enough information
C. A few years
D. A few months | A few hours | [
"When a friend tells you she has wild roses blooming everywhere, it’s not hard to imagine where the conversation headed to next… to turning them into rose petal jam, of course.\nMy friend Simona Quirini and her family run the beautiful Canto del Maggio, a B&B, restaurant and garden, about one hour’s drive from Flor... |
b128_11 | What is the author's job?
Choices:
A. a writer
B. a florist
C. not enough information
D. a cook | not enough information | [
"When a friend tells you she has wild roses blooming everywhere, it’s not hard to imagine where the conversation headed to next… to turning them into rose petal jam, of course.\nMy friend Simona Quirini and her family run the beautiful Canto del Maggio, a B&B, restaurant and garden, about one hour’s drive from Flor... |
b128_12 | How does Simona feel about the author's visit?
Choices:
A. she is happy to see them
B. she hopes they leave soon
C. she is annoyed that they came
D. not enough information | she is happy to see them | [
"When a friend tells you she has wild roses blooming everywhere, it’s not hard to imagine where the conversation headed to next… to turning them into rose petal jam, of course.\nMy friend Simona Quirini and her family run the beautiful Canto del Maggio, a B&B, restaurant and garden, about one hour’s drive from Flor... |
b128_13 | Who was more interested in Simona's new puppy than the rose petals?
Choices:
A. the author's daughter
B. not enough information
C. the author
D. Simona | the author's daughter | [
"When a friend tells you she has wild roses blooming everywhere, it’s not hard to imagine where the conversation headed to next… to turning them into rose petal jam, of course.\nMy friend Simona Quirini and her family run the beautiful Canto del Maggio, a B&B, restaurant and garden, about one hour’s drive from Flor... |
b128_14 | Why did the author travel to Florence?
Choices:
A. to make strawberry jam
B. not enough information
C. to pick olives
D. to visit Simona at her B&B | to visit Simona at her B&B | [
"When a friend tells you she has wild roses blooming everywhere, it’s not hard to imagine where the conversation headed to next… to turning them into rose petal jam, of course.\nMy friend Simona Quirini and her family run the beautiful Canto del Maggio, a B&B, restaurant and garden, about one hour’s drive from Flor... |
b128_15 | How long did the author work with the Armenian monks?
Choices:
A. 12 months
B. 1 month
C. 6 months
D. not enough information | 6 months | [
"When a friend tells you she has wild roses blooming everywhere, it’s not hard to imagine where the conversation headed to next… to turning them into rose petal jam, of course.\nMy friend Simona Quirini and her family run the beautiful Canto del Maggio, a B&B, restaurant and garden, about one hour’s drive from Flor... |
b128_16 | What did the narrator make?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. Something sour
C. Something fresh smelling
D. Something stale | Something fresh smelling | [
"When a friend tells you she has wild roses blooming everywhere, it’s not hard to imagine where the conversation headed to next… to turning them into rose petal jam, of course.\nMy friend Simona Quirini and her family run the beautiful Canto del Maggio, a B&B, restaurant and garden, about one hour’s drive from Flor... |
b128_17 | What is Canto del Maggio?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. a hotel
C. a winery
D. a bed and breakfast | a bed and breakfast | [
"When a friend tells you she has wild roses blooming everywhere, it’s not hard to imagine where the conversation headed to next… to turning them into rose petal jam, of course.\nMy friend Simona Quirini and her family run the beautiful Canto del Maggio, a B&B, restaurant and garden, about one hour’s drive from Flor... |
b129_0 | The cooking probably took
Choices:
A. two hours
B. an hour
C. a day
D. not enough information | an hour | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_1 | After the end of the story, the author will probably
Choices:
A. go shopping for books
B. plant flowers at her home
C. cook and eat the borage she bought
D. not enough information | cook and eat the borage she bought | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_2 | The writer learned you could use the flowers:
Choices:
A. before he met the vendor
B. not enough information
C. after he met the vendor
D. when he met the vendor | after he met the vendor | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_3 | What is probably true about the author?
Choices:
A. needs a cookbook
B. not enough information
C. she enjoys trying new foods
D. she doesn't like cocktails | she enjoys trying new foods | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_4 | Why did he buy them?
Choices:
A. because the vendor said they're good
B. not enough information
C. because they work
D. because it's in recipe | because the vendor said they're good | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_5 | The author believes that the plants she bought
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. are very versatile
C. should only be frozen
D. are just flowers | are very versatile | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_6 | Who is the vendor?
Choices:
A. a good man
B. A chef
C. a smart salesman
D. not enough information | not enough information | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_7 | When did the author take notice of borage as food?
Choices:
A. in spring
B. after she got home
C. when she saw it at the market stalls
D. not enough information | when she saw it at the market stalls | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_8 | What did he eat?
Choices:
A. famous recipe
B. not enough information
C. homemade meal
D. A recipe from his book | A recipe from his book | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_9 | What is the author's favorite type of food?
Choices:
A. Italian food
B. not enough information
C. foraged food
D. frozen food | not enough information | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_10 | What is true about the writer?
Choices:
A. he likes to cook
B. he likes to learn
C. not enough information
D. he likes to travel | he likes to cook | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_11 | Who told the author that the plants were borage?
Choices:
A. the vendor
B. not enough information
C. Luigi
D. Patience | the vendor | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_12 | Where is the author's home?
Choices:
A. Robinia
B. Settignano
C. the market
D. not enough information | Settignano | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_13 | the writer believes that
Choices:
A. the recipe will work
B. not enough information
C. the vendor knows how to cook
D. the vendor was right | the vendor was right | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_14 | How long did it take the author to cook and eat the borage?
Choices:
A. until spring
B. not enough information
C. several weeks
D. a few hours to a day | a few hours to a day | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_15 | Who bought the flowers?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. A traveler
C. The writer for food
D. A cook | The writer for food | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_16 | How had the author eaten borage in the past?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. in cocktails
C. in salad
D. in ravioli | in ravioli | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b129_17 | after the passage, the writer probably
Choices:
A. tried more dishes
B. learned more recipes
C. kept cooking
D. not enough information | kept cooking | [
"I had seen it before, those fuzzy, furry leaves and stalks, with the pretty, star-pointed purple flowers, but up until that moment that I saw them sitting in a basket at the market stalls, I admit I had never taken notice of it as a food. It grow along cracks in stone walls and along the roadside near my home in S... |
b130_0 | Why did Anna and Nicola elope?
Choices:
A. They were looking for work in Torino.
B. Anna's grandmother threatened to disown her.
C. Anna wanted to learn how to cook.
D. not enough information | Anna's grandmother threatened to disown her. | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_1 | When did Anna run away?
Choices:
A. Before her mother threatened her
B. Before seeing Nicola
C. After seeing Nicola
D. not enough information | After seeing Nicola | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_2 | What is probably true about the polpette?
Choices:
A. They are served cold
B. They don't taste good
C. not enough information
D. They are served warm | They are served warm | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_3 | After the end of this story, Franca is probably:
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. Proud
C. Defiant
D. Lonely | Proud | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_4 | How well could Girolama cook?
Choices:
A. She never cooked
B. Not well
C. Very well
D. not enough information | not enough information | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_5 | Girolama believes that:
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. Nicola would be a good mate
C. Nicola would become wealthy
D. Nicola would be a bad mate | Nicola would be a bad mate | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_6 | What has become the family recipe?
Choices:
A. Lesso
B. Polpette
C. Pasta
D. not enough information | Polpette | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_7 | Why did Anna continue answering the door?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. Because Girolama threatened to disown her
C. Because she married Nicola
D. Because she liked Nicola | Because she liked Nicola | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_8 | What did Anna cook?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. Something forbidden
C. Something delicious
D. Something noble | Something delicious | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_9 | How long did Anna and Nicola probably know each other for before eloping?
Choices:
A. A few months
B. Two days
C. Ten years
D. not enough information | A few months | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_10 | What is most likely true about the meatballs?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. They taste very good
C. The family hates eating them
D. They have a chilli-spiked sauce | They taste very good | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_11 | Anna's grandmother does not believe Nicola is good for her because:
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. Because his family was poor.
C. Because he insulted Anna's cooking.
D. Because he was rude to Anna. | Because his family was poor. | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_12 | What dish of Anna's was passed down to the rest of the family?
Choices:
A. amatriciana
B. polpette
C. lesso
D. not enough information | polpette | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_13 | What did Nicola do for work in Torino?
Choices:
A. He was a surgeon
B. not enough information
C. He was a wool-spinner
D. He was a bricklayer | not enough information | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_14 | Anna's marriage probably lasted:
Choices:
A. 1 year
B. 50 years
C. not enough information
D. 1 week | 50 years | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_15 | When did Anna and Nicola move to Torino?
Choices:
A. After their children were born.
B. After Anna learned how to make meatballs.
C. Right after getting married.
D. not enough information | After their children were born. | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_16 | Who tried to stop Anna and Nicola from being together?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. Girolama
C. The postman
D. Franca | Girolama | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b130_17 | After they move to Torino, Anna's job is probably:
Choices:
A. a stay at home mother
B. a postman
C. a professional chef
D. not enough information | a stay at home mother | [
"There’s a story in my Tuscan family of nobility and forbidden love. It’s set in Taranto, Puglia, on Italy’s southern heel and involves my daughter’s great-great-grandmother. The best known version is told by my husband Marco’s uncle, Riccardo, who remembers it being told to him by his elderly Nonna Anna herself. A... |
b131_0 | What isn't a common sight at the market?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. Artichokes
C. Fava beans
D. Agretti | Agretti | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_1 | What is the narrator's profession?
Choices:
A. Food critic
B. Chef
C. not enough information
D. Farmer | not enough information | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_2 | The narrator feels proud to live in Italy because
Choices:
A. All the fresh foods available at the market
B. not enough information
C. The good prices at the market
D. The nice spring weather | All the fresh foods available at the market | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_3 | What is probably true about the narrator?
Choices:
A. They love cooking
B. They love walking
C. They love spring
D. not enough information | They love cooking | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_4 | Why does the author feel like a fresh arrival?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. Because of Italian food.
C. Because they live in Italy.
D. Because of the burst of spring produce. | Because of the burst of spring produce. | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_5 | When are cavolo nero found in the market?
Choices:
A. During winter.
B. not enough information
C. During spring.
D. Before winter. | During winter. | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_6 | Who says agretti is like spinach?
Choices:
A. The narrator
B. The market vendor
C. not enough information
D. Frances Mayes | Frances Mayes | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_7 | When did the narrator see Monk's beard?
Choices:
A. In Rome.
B. not enough information
C. In the spring
D. In the winter | In the spring | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_8 | In the future, when will the author go to the market?
Choices:
A. In the winter.
B. Only in the spring.
C. Early in the day.
D. not enough information | Early in the day. | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_9 | How long does agretti typically last at the market?
Choices:
A. Within seconds.
B. not enough information
C. Within days.
D. Within hours. | Within hours. | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_10 | Where did the narrator go?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. To a market in Rome
C. To a market in Sicily
D. To the local market | To the local market | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_11 | What is probably true of the author?
Choices:
A. They are a native of Italy.
B. They don't like to wake up early.
C. They like to cook.
D. not enough information | They like to cook. | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_12 | Where do castraure artichokes come from?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. Rome
C. Venice
D. Sicily | Venice | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_13 | What is the author's profession?
Choices:
A. Journalist.
B. Chef.
C. not enough information
D. Food writer. | not enough information | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_14 | Why would the narrator get up a little earlier?
Choices:
A. To get Monk's beard before it is sold out
B. not enough information
C. To get rounded globe artichokes
D. To get fresh garlic | To get Monk's beard before it is sold out | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_15 | How long was the narrator probably at the market?
Choices:
A. one hour
B. not enough information
C. Two days
D. eight hours | one hour | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_16 | At the end of the story the narrator probably bought
Choices:
A. Monk's beard
B. not enough information
C. Radishes
D. Fava beans | Monk's beard | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b131_17 | What does Frances Mayes probably think about agretti?
Choices:
A. That it should not be on a menu.
B. That it has a good taste.
C. That it is better than spinach.
D. not enough information | That it has a good taste. | [
"The sudden burst of spring produce in the market after a long, monotonous winter of cavolo nero and bright oranges is one of the things that constantly reminds me why I love living and eating in Italy. A wander through the market like any other becomes, in spring time, a new experience. I feel like a fresh arrival... |
b132_0 | Why are people eating more fruits again?
Choices:
A. Studies have shown they are good for you
B. not enough information
C. Doctors recommend it
D. Studies have shown they are bad for you | Studies have shown they are good for you | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_1 | What is the reason people should eat their fruit and not drink it?
Choices:
A. Drinking fruit increases oxidative street.
B. Drinking fruit reduces the risk of developing an aortic aneurysm.
C. Drinking fruit increases the risk of developing diabetes.
D. not enough information | Drinking fruit increases the risk of developing diabetes. | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_2 | How many of the researchers have diabetes?
Choices:
A. Five
B. not enough information
C. Three
D. Fifteen | not enough information | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_3 | Who discovered that eating a diet high in fruits could reduce the risk of aortic aneurysm?
Choices:
A. The British Medical Journal
B. not enough information
C. Researchers in Sweden
D. Tim | Researchers in Sweden | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_4 | At the end of this story the narrator probably
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. Eats less fruits
C. Eats more fruits
D. Eliminates fruit from their diet altogether | Eats more fruits | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_5 | The author believes that
Choices:
A. Fruits are bad for you
B. Fruits are good for you
C. Fruits are not needed in a balanced diet
D. not enough information | Fruits are good for you | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_6 | What does the author probably think?
Choices:
A. People should develop diabetes.
B. People should do research in Sweden.
C. not enough information
D. People should eat fruit in favor of drinking fruit. | People should eat fruit in favor of drinking fruit. | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_7 | After the end of the story, the researchers probably did what?
Choices:
A. They probably went on low carb diets.
B. They probably ate a lot of fruit.
C. They probably developed diabetes.
D. not enough information | They probably ate a lot of fruit. | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_8 | When did the British Medical Journal publish a study?
Choices:
A. Earlier this year
B. Over an 18 year period
C. Over a 13 year period
D. not enough information | Earlier this year | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_9 | What does drinking fruit do?
Choices:
A. Increases the risk of oxidative stress.
B. Increases the risk of an aortic aneurysm.
C. not enough information
D. Increases the risk of developing diabetes. | Increases the risk of developing diabetes. | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_10 | How long did it probably take the author to research this article?
Choices:
A. A few years
B. Two years
C. not enough information
D. A few weeks | A few weeks | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_11 | What is probably true about the author?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. They are interested in health and nutrition
C. They are a professional blogger
D. They are a doctor | They are interested in health and nutrition | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_12 | Why did people start to avoid fruit?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. They wanted to do research in Sweden.
C. They wanted to get rid of toxic sugar in their diet.
D. They wanted to develop an abdominal aortic aneurysm. | They wanted to get rid of toxic sugar in their diet. | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_13 | What was thought to be bad?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. Something salty
C. Something sour
D. Something sweet | Something sweet | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_14 | Who is Tim?
Choices:
A. A doctor
B. A blogger
C. A nutritionist
D. not enough information | not enough information | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_15 | How long does it take to develop diabetes off a poor diet?
Choices:
A. Days
B. Weeks
C. Years
D. not enough information | Years | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_16 | When did researchers discover eating a lot of fruit can reduce the risk of an aortic aneurysm?
Choices:
A. After conducting a 13-year study.
B. After developing diabetes.
C. After going on a low crab diet.
D. not enough information | After conducting a 13-year study. | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b132_17 | What is probably true about the researchers?
Choices:
A. They probably eat a lot of fruit.
B. not enough information
C. They probably have oxidative stress.
D. They probably have diabetes. | They probably eat a lot of fruit. | [
"What do apples, pears and oranges all have in common? If you answered that they are all fruits you are absolutely correct. If you answered that they are all good for your health you are spot on again. Fruits used to be a staple in many diets, however in amongst all of the low carb and anti sugar chaos, many people... |
b133_0 | When should sportspeople consider taking protein supplements?
Choices:
A. When they are fasting
B. When they are traveling
C. not enough information
D. When they are eating a high protein meal | When they are traveling | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_1 | Who does the high amount of protein consumed help?
Choices:
A. Recreational athletes
B. Endurance and power sportspeople
C. not enough information
D. Anyone who works out | Endurance and power sportspeople | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_2 | The American College of Sports Medicine believes that:
Choices:
A. A range of 1.2 grams to 1.7 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight is healthy to consume
B. protein is not healthy
C. not enough information
D. protein is healthy | A range of 1.2 grams to 1.7 grams of protein per kilogram of body weight is healthy to consume | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_3 | Who recommends always using protein supplements?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. American College of Sports
C. Protein supplement companies
D. the author | Protein supplement companies | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_4 | Why does the author believe that not all people need to supplement their meals with extra protein supplements?
Choices:
A. because they are a waste of money
B. because they are unhealthy
C. not enough information
D. because most people get the recommended amount of protein with daily meals | because most people get the recommended amount of protein with daily meals | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_5 | How accurate do top athletes probably think the recommended amount of protein is?
Choices:
A. Not accurate because they take much less than the recommended amount
B. not enough information
C. Not accurate because they take much more than the recommended amount
D. Very accurate since they are the ones that consume that... | Very accurate since they are the ones that consume that amount | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_6 | How many grams of protein per kilo does the author probably eat?
Choices:
A. The author doesn't consumer much protein because he doesn't see the point of it
B. The higher amount recommended
C. The lower amount recommended
D. not enough information | not enough information | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_7 | Who has proven in their research the amount of protein men and women should have per day?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. The author of the article
C. American College of Sports Medicine
D. The manufacturers of protein supplements | American College of Sports Medicine | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_8 | When does the author say that people should consume protein supplements?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. during an intense training schedule
C. after an intense training schedule
D. before an intense training schedule | during an intense training schedule | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_9 | After the end of the story, the author is probably:
Choices:
A. writing
B. exercising
C. hungry
D. not enough information | writing | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_10 | How do people know how much protein they should be consuming?
Choices:
A. You should always trust what protein supplement manufacturers say to consume, especially if it's a lot
B. The American College of Sports Medicine explains the range associated with people's fitness level
C. not enough information
D. You should f... | The American College of Sports Medicine explains the range associated with people's fitness level | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_11 | After the article, what will sportspeople probably consume?
Choices:
A. Only protein supplements so they can eat whatever they want
B. not enough information
C. More foods that are higher in protein
D. They'll consume less protein and more carbs for energy | More foods that are higher in protein | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_12 | What is probably true about the author?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. he doesn't believe in taking protein supplements
C. he doesn't like protein supplements
D. he likes protein supplements | he doesn't like protein supplements | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_13 | How long of a workout does the author probably believe is enough to require protein supplementation?
Choices:
A. over an hour
B. not enough information
C. 10 minutes
D. 20 minutes | over an hour | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_14 | The author of this article probably does what as a hobby?
Choices:
A. not enough information
B. Works out
C. Watches workout videos
D. Takes sports photos | Works out | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_15 | Who is the author?
Choices:
A. a writer
B. a researcher
C. an athlete
D. not enough information | not enough information | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_16 | Who says that protein supplements can't be dismissed altogether?
Choices:
A. researchers
B. sports people
C. the author
D. not enough information | the author | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
b133_17 | How long should athletes probably eat protein?
Choices:
A. All the time - even when they aren't working out
B. Only after working out
C. not enough information
D. Only before working out | All the time - even when they aren't working out | [
"Few athletes would disagree that more muscle is an advantage in their sport. And protein is the perfect source of amino acid building blocks needed for new muscle growth and repair.\nTaken together, strength training and sufficient protein will stimulate new muscle protein synthesis. Note that the keyword here is ... |
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