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May 8, 2015

-   Eric D. Williams

SAN DIEGO -- Married with two children, San Diego native Jimmy Wilson relished the opportunity to return to his roots and his support system by signing a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in free agency.

"It’s just good to be able to play in my hometown in front of my own people," Wilson said. "God has been real good to me. The fact that he’s brought me full circle to where I first started playing football and started creating my dream is just amazing."

Wilson played at nearby Point Loma High and later went on to star at the University of Montana. But he didn’t grow up rooting for the powder blue and gold.

"I can’t lie to y’all, I was a Cowboys fan my whole life," Wilson said, laughing. "I’m an '86 kid, so I grew up with the Cowboys winning. But I’ve always been a [Junior] Seau fan, along with all the other greats that have been through here."

A durable and productive player during his four years with the Miami Dolphins, Wilson saw time at cornerback, slot defender and safety. But he really wanted a chance to earn a job as a starting safety in the NFL.

With Marcus Gilchrist signing with the New York Jets in free agency, Wilson should get that chance in San Diego. Gilchrist also served as San Diego’s slot defender in passing situations.

Wilson, 28, will compete for a starting job along with Jahleel Addae and Darrell Stuckey. And he should see extra reps this offseason with Eric Weddle not yet reporting to voluntary workouts.

"Of course, that’s the name of the game," Wilson said, when asked about competing for a starting job. "You don’t play this game just to be average. I’m here to be the best. I’m trying to be a Pro Bowler this year, and I’m trying to do everything I can to be an elite player in this league."

Wilson played in 787 defensive snaps for the Miami Dolphins last season. He finished with 58 tackles, an interception and two pass breakups in 2014.

Wilson only missed two games during his four-year tenure with the Dolphins. He has the physical skills to be a "hammer"-type player the Chargers are looking for -- someone who will come up and put a hit on a runner.

"I keep the same mindset," he said. "I always play like I’ve got a chip on my shoulder. So my mindset is to just come in and be a dog. No matter where I have to play, whether it’s special teams or whatever, I’m here to help the team win and get past that first round of the playoffs. And hopefully get to that Super Bowl."

Wilson praised Chargers defensive coordinator John Pagano, saying the two hit it off at dinner during his visit with the team in free agency.

"I’ve already seen that he’s a man’s man," Wilson said. "He’s my type of guy. It’s going to be exciting playing for him. He wants men on this team. He lets you do your thing, lets you be great as long as it doesn’t cost the defense. So he lets you have your personality out here, and it’s going to fun to play for him."

Pagano is a creative defensive coordinator who likes to show a lot of different looks. He will be tasked with putting Wilson’s versatility to good use.

"Just seeing some film on the guys here, I think I fit in well with the DBs, just because everybody’s interchangeable and you have to learn a lot of positions here," Wilson said. "And that’s kind of the same thing I’ve been doing in Miami, whether it’s nickel cornerback or safety. I got to start at all three last year. I’ve been blessed to play a lot of football in my last four years, and I just think I can contribute to this team in all aspects of the defense."

question: What is Jimmy Wilson's occupation?

answer: Jimmy Wilson is a professional American football player, currently playing for the San Diego Chargers.

text: Chargers Player: "San Diego native Jimmy Wilson relished the opportunity to return to his roots and his support system by signing a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in free agency."

text: "I’m here to help the team win and get past that first round of the playoffs. And hopefully get to that Super Bowl." This implies that Wilson is an American Football player because the Super Bowl is that sport's big event.

answer: He is a professional football player.

text: The answer should clarify that football here means "American football"

refinement: He is a professional American football player.

text: "The fact that he’s brought me full circle to where I first started playing football..."

answer: He is a football player in the NFL

text: "But he really wanted a chance to earn a job as a starting safety in the NFL."

answer: Jimmy Wilson is a professional football player.

text: The answer should clarify that football here means "American football"

refinement: Jimmy Wilson is a professional American football player.

text: "But he really wanted a chance to earn a job as a starting safety in the NFL."

question: When was this article published?

answer: May 8, 2015

answer: May 8, 2015

answer: The article was published on May 8, 2015.

answer: The article was published on May 8, 2015.

question: What is the main focus of this article?

answer: The main focus of this article is Jimmy Wilson's excitement to play for the San Diego Chargers, and his belief that he can contribute to the team in all aspects of the defense.

text: Chargers player: "San Diego native Jimmy Wilson relished the opportunity to return to his roots and his support system by signing a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in free agency."

text: Defense contribution: "I just think I can contribute to this team in all aspects of the defense."

answer: Jimmy Wilson, a player who has signed with the San Diego Chargers

text: The answer should elucidate that Wilson is excited to have joined the Chargers.

refinement: Jimmy Wilson, a player who has signed with the San Diego Chargers, is excited to be playing for them.

text: The answer should note that Wilson is a defensive player and thinks he can contribute in every area of it.

refinement: Jimmy Wilson, a player who has signed with the San Diego Chargers, is excited to be playing for them. Wilson, a defensive player, thinks he can contribute in every area of defense.

text: Chargers player: "San Diego native Jimmy Wilson relished the opportunity to return to his roots and his support system by signing a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in free agency."

answer: The article is about Jimmy Wilson's return to the San Diego Chargers.

text: The answer should elucidate that Wilson is excited to have joined the Chargers.

refinement: The article is about Jimmy Wilson's return to the San Diego Chargers. He's happy to have returned.

text: The answer should note that Wilson is a defensive player and thinks he can contribute in every area of it.

refinement: The article is about Jimmy Wilson's return to the San Diego Chargers. He's happy to have returned. Wilson, a defensive player, thinks he can contribute in every area of defense.

text: Chargers player: "San Diego native Jimmy Wilson relished the opportunity to return to his roots and his support system by signing a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in free agency."

answer: Jimmy Wilson's return to his hometown and signing with the San Diego Chargers.

text: The answer should elucidate that Wilson is excited to have joined the Chargers.

refinement: Jimmy Wilson's return to his hometown and signing with the San Diego Chargers. He's excited to be back.

text: The answer should note that Wilson is a defensive player and thinks he can contribute in every area of it.

refinement: Jimmy Wilson's return to his hometown and signing with the San Diego Chargers. He's excited to be back. Wilson, a defensive player, thinks he can contribute in every area of defense.

text: Chargers player: "San Diego native Jimmy Wilson relished the opportunity to return to his roots and his support system by signing a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in free agency."

question: Describe Jimmy Wilson's career history.

answer: He played for the Miami Dolphins for four years.

text: A summary of Wilson's career should include what he did during his tenure.

refinement: He played for the Miami Dolphins for four years. He has been a versatile player, seeing time at cornerback, slot defender, and safety.

text: "A durable and productive player during his four years with the Miami Dolphins..."

answer: He played at Point Loma High and the University of Montana. He played for the Miami Dolphins for four years.

text: A summary of Wilson's career should include what he did during his tenure.

refinement: He played at Point Loma High and the University of Montana. He played for the Miami Dolphins for four years. He has been a versatile player, seeing time at cornerback, slot defender, and safety.

text: Four years at Dolphins: "A durable and productive player during his four years with the Miami Dolphins..."

text: Before Dolphins: "Wilson played at nearby Point Loma High and later went on to star at the University of Montana."

answer: Jimmy Wilson has played four seasons in the NFL, all with the Miami Dolphins. He has been a versatile player, seeing time at cornerback, slot defender, and safety. Wilson signed with the San Diego Chargers in free agency, and will compete for a starting safety job in training camp. Defensive coordinator John Pagano is excited to work with Wilson, as he believes he will be a valuable asset due to his versatility.

text: Wilson's prospects at San Diego Chargers aren't relevant for his career history.

refinement: Jimmy Wilson has played four seasons in the NFL, all with the Miami Dolphins. He has been a versatile player, seeing time at cornerback, slot defender, and safety.

text: Four years at Dolphins: "A durable and productive player during his four years with the Miami Dolphins..."

answer: Jimmy Wilson is a 28-year-old cornerback who has played for the Miami Dolphins for the past four years. He has been a versatile player, playing at cornerback, slot defender, and safety. He has been durable and productive, missing only two games in his four-year career. He has been a fan of the Dallas Cowboys his whole life, but he is excited to play for the San Diego Chargers.

text: Four years at Dolphins: "A durable and productive player during his four years with the Miami Dolphins..."

text: Durability: "Wilson only missed two games during his four-year tenure with the Dolphins."

text: Versatility: "Wilson saw time at cornerback, slot defender and safety."

question: Describe Jimmy Wilson's personal life.

answer: Jimmy Wilson is married with two children. He grew up in San Diego and is excited to play for the hometown team. Wilson is also looking forward to competing for a starting job on the San Diego Chargers' defense.

text: Wilson's job expectations aren't a part of his personal life.

refinement: Jimmy Wilson is married with two children. He grew up in San Diego and is excited to play for the hometown team. Wilson is also looking forward to competing for a starting job on the San Diego Chargers' defense.

text: "Married with two children, San Diego native Jimmy Wilson relished the opportunity to return to his roots and his support system by signing a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in free agency."

answer: Jimmy is married and has two children.

text: "Married with two children, San Diego native Jimmy Wilson relished the opportunity to return to his roots and his support system by signing a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in free agency."

answer: He is married with two children.

text: "Married with two children, San Diego native Jimmy Wilson relished the opportunity to return to his roots and his support system by signing a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in free agency."

answer: Jimmy Wilson is married with two children. He grew up in San Diego and played football at Point Loma High and the University of Montana. He is a Cowboys fan, but he is excited to play for the San Diego Chargers.

text: "Married with two children, San Diego native Jimmy Wilson relished the opportunity to return to his roots and his support system by signing a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in free agency."

question: Write a ~1 sentence summary.

answer: Jimmy Wilson signed a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in free agency.

text: "Married with two children, San Diego native Jimmy Wilson relished the opportunity to return to his roots and his support system by signing a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in free agency."

answer: Jimmy Wilson is excited to play for the San Diego Chargers, as he believes he will have a chance to compete for a starting safety job. Wilson is confident that he will be able to contribute to the defense in all aspects.

text: The answer can be reduced to a single sentence without losing information.

refinement: Jimmy Wilson is excited to play for the San Diego Chargers, as he believes he will have a chance to compete for a starting safety job, and he's confident that he will be able to contribute to the defense in all aspects.

text: Personal life and recent contract: "Married with two children, San Diego native Jimmy Wilson relished the opportunity to return to his roots and his support system by signing a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in free agency."

text: Contributions: "I just think I can contribute to this team in all aspects of the defense."

answer: Jimmy Wilson, a San Diego native who played for the Miami Dolphins for four years, has signed a two-year contract with the San Diego Chargers.

text: Personal life and recent contract: "Married with two children, San Diego native Jimmy Wilson relished the opportunity to return to his roots and his support system by signing a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in free agency."

answer: Jimmy Wilson is excited to play for the San Diego Chargers and is looking forward to competing for a starting job.

text: Recent contract: "Married with two children, San Diego native Jimmy Wilson relished the opportunity to return to his roots and his support system by signing a two-year, $4.25 million contract with the San Diego Chargers in free agency."


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Vehicle sales fell 21.7 percent for the fifth month in a row in June.

This was blamed mainly on the consumers’ reaction to a rising inflation and the tax reform program that made most vehicles more expensive.

Sales reached only 29,350 units in June, down from the 37,479 units in the same month last year, according to the joint data of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (Campi) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).

This brought the first semester sales down by 12.5 percent to 171,352 units from 195,772 units in the same period in 2017.

In a statement, Campi president Rommel Gutierrez blamed the decline in vehicles sales mainly on how consumers prioritize buying basic goods and services more, as opposed to buying motor vehicles, given the rising inflation.

The prices of basic goods have been on the rise for the past few months, but this was the first time that Campi had admitted that inflation played a large role in the decline of vehicle sales.

“However, we remain optimistic that our sales will recover in the coming months,” Gutierrez added.

In a previous interview, he said the industry expected to post flat growth at the end of the year, mainly due to the effects of the TRAIN law.

The tax reform law lowered personal income taxes but imposed higher consumption taxes on goods such as sugary drinks and automobiles.

Because of the TRAIN’s higher excise tax rates, prices of most vehicles rose. However, the law lowered the tax rates on cars in the luxury segment.

Both the commercial vehicles and passenger cars segments sold less units year-on-year and year-to-date.

The passenger car segment sold 7,766 units in June, a 42.6-percent drop from 13,525 units in the same month last year. In the first six months of the year, this segment registered a 16.5-percent sales decline to 55,746 units from 66,788 units a year ago.

Commercial vehicles, on the other hand, saw a 9.9-percent drop in sales for June alone. Sales reached 21,584 units, down from 23,954 units sold in the same month last year.

Year-to-date, this translates to a 10.4-percent decrease to 115,606 units from 128,984 units sold in the same first six months of 2017.

Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. remained the market leader in the first semester with a market share of 42.68 percent despite a 14.7-percent drop in sales.

It was followed by Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. whose sales dropped 3 percent, with a share of 19.5 percent.

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question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What is the news article about?

answer: The news article is about a significant decline in vehicle sales in June. This decline is attributed mainly to consumer reactions to inflation and the higher excise tax rates under the TRAIN law.

answer: The loss of vehicle sales by the government due to increased inflation.

text: More appropriately described as a decline in vehicle sales instead of "loss"

refinement: The decline of vehicle sales due to rising inflation and the governments tax reform program.

answer: It is about lowered automobile sales in the Philippines which was caused by the passenger car segment's 42.6% decrease in sales for June alone as opposed to the commercial vehicles, which saw a 9.9% decrease.

text: It misses to mention the reasons for the decline.

refinement: It is about lowered automobile sales in the Philippines which was caused by the passenger car segment's 42.6% decrease in sales for June alone as opposed to the commercial vehicles, which saw a 9.9% decrease. The decline is due to rising inflation and a tax reform program making vehicles more expensive.

answer: The news article is about the continuing decline in vehicle sales due to rising inflation and the negative effects that the TRAIN law has had on this trend.

answer: The decline of vehicle sales in the Philippines.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

How bad is the decline in Philippine vehicle sales?

answer: The decline in vehicle sales is extreme; they have fallen 21.7 percent for the fifth month in a row. The decline has been mainly due to inflation and tax reform making vehicles more expensive. The passenger car and commercial vehicles segments both saw a decline in sales during the first six months of the year.

answer: The decline in Philippine vehicle sales is extremely significant, experiencing a drop of 21.7 percent in June alone. The sales have been decreasing for five months in a row and had a 12.5-percent drop in the first six months of the year.

answer: Pretty bad. Sales are almost half what they were last year.

text: It misses to specify that it is the passenger car segment that was almost half of what it was the previous year.

refinement: Pretty bad. Sales in the passenger car segment are almost half what they were the previous year.

answer: At the time of this article, vehicle sales fell 21.7 percent for the fifth month in a row in June.

answer: It represents drop in sales of vehicles by 12.5 percent in the first 6 months of the year.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What are the reasons behind the declining vehicle sales in the Philippines?

answer: The main reason behind the decline in vehicle sales is a rising inflation and the TRAIN law, which made most vehicles more expensive. Consumers prioritize buying basic goods and services over buying vehicles given the rising inflation. However, there remains optimism that sales will recover in the coming months.

answer: One of the bigger reasons is cited as the consumers prioritizing the purchase of basic goods and services over motor vehicles because of the higher inflation.

text: It also misses to include the tax reform program known as TRAIN law that increased prices.

refinement: One of the bigger reasons is cited as the consumers prioritizing the purchase of basic goods and services over motor vehicles because of the higher inflation. The tax reform program, TRAIN law is also blamed for the decline.

answer: Both the consumers and the industry in the Philippines say that their decline is caused mainly by the rise in inflation

text: It also misses to include the tax reform program known as TRAIN law that increased prices.

refinement: Both the consumers and the industry in the Philippines say that their decline is caused mainly by the rise in inflation. The tax reform program, TRAIN law is also blamed for the decline.

answer: The primary reason behind the decline in vehicle sales is consumers' reaction to higher inflation and the tax reform program. Rising prices for basic goods has caused consumers to prioritize expenditure on such items as opposed to buying motor vehicles. However, Campi remains optimistic that sales will recover in the coming months as a result of this. The consumption taxes imposed as a result of the TRAIN law have led to higher prices for vehicles, which has contributed to the decline in sales.

answer: Rising inflation, consumers prioritizing buying basic goods and services over vehicles, the effects of the TRAIN Law.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

Explain the TRAIN Law.

answer: The TRAIN law lowered personal income taxes while increasing consumption taxes such as on sugary drinks and automobiles. The higher excise tax rates caused vehicle prices to rise. As a result, sales of vehicles have fallen, mainly because consumers are prioritizing basic goods and services over motor vehicles given rising inflation.

answer: In answer to the rising costs from inflation, the TRAIN law lowered personal income taxes but implemented a higher consumption tax on goods such as sugary drinks and automobiles.

answer: The TRAIN Law or the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Law lowered personal income taxes but imposed higher consumption taxes on goods such as sugary drinks and automobiles. The law inexplicably lowered tax rates on cars in the luxury segment.

answer: According to the news article, one of the main reasons for the decline in sales is because of the Tax Reform Law. The tax reform lowered personal income taxes but increased taxes for goods like automobiles. As a result, automobiles are significantly more expensive than before.

answer: The Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) law lowers personal income taxes but imposes higher consumption taxes on goods including automobiles. In order to implement this tax reform, excise tax rates on automobiles increased, leading to the decline in vehicle sales.

question: Write a ~4 sentence summary.

answer:
While most people would assume that the declining sales for vehicles were caused by people preferring to buy basic goods and services, the article states the issue is a rise in the prices of basic goods and services combined with bureaucratic tax reforms. The tax reform eliminates personal income taxes but boosts rates for goods and services such as sugary drinks and automobiles.

Sales for vehicles in the first six months of the year are down by 8%.

text: There's no evidence that mentions sales for vehicles being down 8%.

refinement:
While most people would assume that the declining sales for vehicles were caused by people preferring to buy basic goods and services, the article states the issue is a rise in the prices of basic goods and services combined with bureaucratic tax reforms. The tax reform eliminates personal income taxes but boosts rates for goods and services such as sugary drinks and automobiles.

Sales in the passenger car segment in the first six months of the year are down by 16.5% compared to the same time last year.

text: The article misses to mention rising inflation as one of the reasons.

refinement:
While most people would assume that the declining sales for vehicles were caused by people preferring to buy basic goods and services, the article states the issue is a rise in the prices of basic goods and services combined with bureaucratic tax reforms. The tax reform eliminates personal income taxes but boosts rates for goods and services such as sugary drinks and automobiles.

Sales in the passenger car segment in the first six months of the year are down by 16.5% compared to the same time last year. Rising inflation played a large role in the decline of vehicle sales.

answer: Due to rising inflation, consumers prioritizing buying basic goods and services over vehicles, and the effects of the TRAIN Law, motor vehicle sales in the Philippines fell 21.7 percent for the fifth month in a row in June at the time of this writing. The TRAIN Law lowered personal income taxes but imposed higher consumption taxes on automobiles and certain goods. The law also lowered taxes on cars in the luxury segment. Despite the decline in car sales, Toyota Motor Philippines Corp. still leads with a market share of 42.68 percent, followed by Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corp. with a share of 19.5 percent.

answer: Vehicle sales fell 21.7 percent for the fifth month in a row in June, as consumers react to rising inflation and increased taxes, according to Campi. Toyota remained the market leader and Mitsubishi saw a 3 percent sales decrease.

text: It misses to mention that the decline in sales is for the Philippine market.

refinement: Vehicle sales fell 21.7 percent for the fifth month in a row in June, as consumers react to rising inflation and increased taxes, according to Campi, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. Toyota remained the market leader and Mitsubishi saw a 3 percent sales decrease.

text: It misses to mention the effects of the new TRAIN law.

refinement: Vehicle sales fell 21.7 percent for the fifth month in a row in June, as consumers react to rising inflation and increased taxes, according to Campi, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. Toyota remained the market leader and Mitsubishi saw a 3 percent sales decrease. Mainly due to the effects of the TRAIN law. The tax reform law lowered personal income taxes but imposed higher consumption taxes on goods such as sugary drinks and automobiles.

answer: Vehicle sales fell 21.7 percent for the fifth month in a row in June, due primarily to concerns about rising inflation.

text: It misses to mention where the data came from.

refinement: Vehicle sales fell 21.7 percent for the fifth month in a row in June, due primarily to concerns about rising inflation. Sales reached only 29,350 units in June, down from the 37,479 units in the same month last year, according to the joint data of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (Campi) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA).

text: It misses to mention the effects of the new TRAIN law.

refinement: Vehicle sales fell 21.7 percent for the fifth month in a row in June, due primarily to concerns about rising inflation. Sales reached only 29,350 units in June, down from the 37,479 units in the same month last year, according to the joint data of the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (Campi) and Truck Manufacturers Association (TMA). The tax reform law lowered personal income taxes but imposed higher consumption taxes on goods such as sugary drinks and automobiles. Because of the TRAIN’s higher excise tax rates, prices of most vehicles rose.

answer: Vehicle sales have been on the decline for the fifth month in a row. This decline was most likely due to high inflation and the tax code being more expensive. The president of Campi stated that he is optimistic sales will improve in the coming months. The tax code placed much higher expense on vehicles, this caused a lot of consumers to switch to buying more basic necessities instead.

text: It misses to describe the tax reform as TRAIN law instead of tax code.

refinement: Vehicle sales have been on the decline for the fifth month in a row. This decline was most likely due to high inflation and the tax reform program that made most vehicles more expensive. The president of Campi stated that he is optimistic sales will improve in the coming months. The tax reform placed much higher expense on vehicles, this caused a lot of consumers to switch to buying more basic necessities instead and because of the TRAIN’s higher excise tax rates, prices of most vehicles rose.


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CONCORD ACADEMY, formerly named CONCORD FIRST ASSEMBLY ACADEMY (CFA ACADEMY, styled as “cfa Academy”) and FIRST ASSEMBLY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL, is a private college preparatory Christian school in Concord, North Carolina. It was founded in 1976 as a part of the ministry of First Assembly Worship Center (now Multiply Church[1]). Continuing a close relationship with its home church, First Assembly Christian School became known as CFA Academy in 2013 and then Concord Academy in 2020. It offers pre-school daycare through 12th grade, with about 700 students.

In 2014, 120 churches were represented within the student body. The students come from surrounding cities such as Concord, Kannapolis, and Charlotte, and neighboring counties including Cabarrus, Rowan, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Stanly and Union County.

Curriculum

CFA Academy uses a variety of curricula to comprise its academics, including A Beka, Bob Jones, Saxon, Rosetta Stone, Cengage, Houghton Mifflin, Glencoe, and Prentice Hall. In the high school, a college-preparatory curriculum is taught in the traditional classroom setting under the leadership of certified teachers. High school students are required to take 4 units of English, 4 units of mathematics, 4 units of Bible, 3 units of science, 3 units of social sciences, 1 unit each of health/PE and computer, and 3 units of electives for a total of 23 units for graduation. Advanced Placement and honors classes are also available for students. CFA Academy students regularly score above state and national averages on achievement and college entrance tests.

Class of 2013 graduates were accepted to several prestigious universities, including Duke University, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Wake Forest University, University of Virginia, and Georgia Tech.

Campus

The school was located at Rockland Circle in the 1970s, though the Worship Center was relocated to its present location in 1978. The Educational Center was not completed until 1988, and the school was relocated to its present location in 1989. The current campus is home to separate elementary and high school buildings, a gymnasium, living center, worship center. 'Up the hill' is where the church, daycare, living center and lower school (K4-8th) is all located. The upper part has 3 floors. The first has a cafeteria, chorus room, reception room, an updated theater room, and a weight lifting room. On the second floor is where the daycare, chapel, a brand new café, band room, music room, and all of the elementary rooms. On the third floor there are the middle school rooms, science lab, resource center, and art rooms. The high school is located 'down the hill' on its own campus with two gymnasiums, performance stage, and a computer lab and science lab. The high school is capped around almost 300 students each year; and growing every year.

Fine arts

CFA Academy has middle and high school concert bands, a choral and drama department, and a visual art department. Students have competed in regional and national exhibitions, including the Northeast Medical Student Art Exhibit, Scholastics Art & Writing Awards, ACSI Art Shows, Band Competitions, All-County Band, All-District Band, All-State Band and the Blumey Awards.

Athletics

The sports teams of CFA Academy are called the Eagles. The school offers 12 varsity sports and also has junior varsity and middle school programs. The varsity boys basketball team has been particularly successful over some period of time, winning conference championships and state championships. The boys track team won the 2017 NCISAA 2A State Championship.

The school is a member of the North Carolina Independent Schools Athletic Association and the Metrolina Athletic Conference along with:

-   Gaston Day School – 2A
-   Northside Christian Academy – 2A
-   Gaston Christian School – 3A
-   Hickory Grove Baptist School – 3A
-   Metrolina Christian Academy – 3A
-   Southlake Christian Academy – 3A
-   Westminster Catawba Christian School – 2A[2]

CFA Academy has produced athletes that have gone on to play at NCAA Division I institutions such as Georgetown, San Francisco, Wake Forest, UAB, Toledo, UNC-Wilmington, Presbyterian, High Point, and UNC-Asheville, as well as various Division II and III and NAIA schools.

Notable alumni

-   Codi Miller-McIntyre, Adriatic League professional basketball player for KK Partizan
-   Rachel Reilly, contestant on _Big Brother 12_ in 2010 and winner of _Big Brother 13_ in 2011
-   Ish Smith, NBA professional basketball player for the Washington Wizards

Notes

Category:Christian schools in North Carolina Category:Schools in Cabarrus County, North Carolina Category:Private high schools in North Carolina Category:Private middle schools in North Carolina Category:Private elementary schools in North Carolina Category:Preparatory schools in North Carolina

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[2] NCISAA Membership Information

title: Concord Academy (North Carolina)

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What does the story say about Concord Academy?

answer: The Concord Academy is a private Christian school founded in 1976 as a part of the ministry of the First Assembly Worship Center. It offers pre-school daycare to 12th grade and has about 700 students with about 60 different curricula from A Beka Book, Bob Jones, Saxon, Rosetta Stone, Cengage, Houghton Mifflin, Glencoe, and Prentice Hall used by the students. In the high school, the education is judged as of college-preparatory to prepare students for college. Concord Academy students score above average on achievement and college entrance tests.

text: "60 different curricula" is a made up number

refinement: The Concord Academy is a private Christian school founded in 1976 as a part of the ministry of the First Assembly Worship Center. It offers pre-school daycare to 12th grade and has about 700 students with a variety of different curricula from A Beka Book, Bob Jones, Saxon, Rosetta Stone, Cengage, Houghton Mifflin, Glencoe, and Prentice Hall used by the students. In the high school, the education is judged as of college-preparatory to prepare students for college. Concord Academy students score above average on achievement and college entrance tests.

answer: The Concord Academy is a private college preparatory Christian school in Concord, North Carolina. It was founded in 1976 as a part of the ministry of First Assembly Worship Center and renamed Concord Academy in 2020. It offers pre-school daycare through 12th grade, with about 700 students. The campus contain separate elementary and high school buildings, a gymnasium, living center, and worship center.

answer: Concord Academy is a private coeducational Christian school in Concord, North Carolina focusing on college prep and fine arts programs. The school offers a variety of curricula and has won several state championships in athletics.

answer: The Concord Academy is a private college preparatory Christian school located in Concord, North Carolina. The school offers pre-school daycare through 12th grade and has a close relationship with its home church. A variety of curricula are used in academics, as well as providing a college-preparatory curriculum for high school students. The academy offers fine arts programs, as well as athletics programs with success. Their notable alumni include professional basketball player Codi Miller-McIntyre and Big Brother winner Rachel Reilly.

answer: Concord Academy was formerly known as Concord First Assembly Academy. It was founded in 1976 as a part of the ministry of the First Assembly Worship Center. The students come from surrounding cities such as Concord, Kannapolis, and Charlotte, and neighboring counties including Cabarrus, Rowan, Iredell, Mecklenburg, Stanly, and Union County.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What does the story say about the curriculum in the CFA?

answer: The CFA Academy uses a variety of curriculum to comprise its academics, including A Beka, Bob Jones, Saxon, Rosetta Stone, Cengage, Houghton Mifflin, Glencoe, and Prentice Hall. In the high school, a college-preparatory curriculum is taught in the traditional classroom setting under the leadership of certified teachers. High school students are required to take 4 units of English, 4 units of mathematics, 4 units of Bible, 3 units of science, 3 units of social sciences, 1 unit each of health/PE and computer, and 3 units of electives for a total of 23 units for graduation. Advanced Placement and honors classes are also available for students.

answer: CFA Academy uses a variety of curricula to comprise its academics, including A Beka, Bob Jones, Saxon, Rosetta Stone, Cengage, Houghton Mifflin, Glencoe, and Prentice-Hall. High school students are required to take 4 units of English, Mathematics, units of Bible, and 3 units of science, social science, and electives. They are also required to take 1 unit each of health/PE and computer.

text: "Prentice Hall" should not be hyphenated

refinement: CFA Academy uses a variety of curricula to comprise its academics, including A Beka, Bob Jones, Saxon, Rosetta Stone, Cengage, Houghton Mifflin, Glencoe, and Prentice Hall. High school students are required to take 4 units of English, Mathematics, units of Bible, and 3 units of science, social science, and electives. They are also required to take 1 unit each of health/PE and computer.

text: Fix "units of Bible"

refinement: CFA Academy uses a variety of curricula to comprise its academics, including A Beka, Bob Jones, Saxon, Rosetta Stone, Cengage, Houghton Mifflin, Glencoe, and Prentice Hall. High school students are required to take 4 units of English, Mathematics, and Bible, and 3 units of science, social science, and electives. They are also required to take 1 unit each of health/PE and computer.

answer: The curriculum at CFA Academy contains mostly A Beka, Bob Jones, Saxon, Rosetta Stone, Cengage, Houghton Mifflin, Glencoe, and Prentice Hall curriculum. Additionally, students are required to take 4 units of English, 4 units of mathematics, 4 units of Bible, 3 units of science, 3 units of social sciences and 3 units of electives for a total of 23 units for graduation. Advanced Placement and honors classes are also available for students. CFA Academy students regularly score above state and national averages on achievement and college entrance tests.

text: "contains mostly [...] curriculum" is ungrammatical

refinement: The curriculum at CFA Academy contains A Beka, Bob Jones, Saxon, Rosetta Stone, Cengage, Houghton Mifflin, Glencoe, and Prentice Hall. Additionally, students are required to take 4 units of English, 4 units of mathematics, 4 units of Bible, 3 units of science, 3 units of social sciences and 3 units of electives for a total of 23 units for graduation. Advanced Placement and honors classes are also available for students. CFA Academy students regularly score above state and national averages on achievement and college entrance tests.

text: Students must also take 1 unit each of health/PE and computer

refinement: The curriculum at CFA Academy contains A Beka, Bob Jones, Saxon, Rosetta Stone, Cengage, Houghton Mifflin, Glencoe, and Prentice Hall. Additionally, students are required to take 4 units of English, 4 units of mathematics, 4 units of Bible, 3 units of science, 3 units of social sciences, 3 units of electives, and 1 unit each of health/PE and computer for a total of 23 units for graduation. Advanced Placement and honors classes are also available for students. CFA Academy students regularly score above state and national averages on achievement and college entrance tests.

answer: The CFA's curriculum mainly uses school curricula from A Beka, Bob Jones, Saxon, Rosetta Stone, Cengage, Houghton Mifflin, Glencoe, and Prentice Hall. The curriculum also includes 4 units of English, 4 units of mathematics, 4 units of Bible, 3 units of science, 3 units of social sciences, one unit each of health/PE and computer, and 3 units of electives for a total of 23 units for graduation. Additionally, the school offers advanced placement and honors classes.

answer: CFA uses a variety of curricula to comprise its academics, including A Beka, Bob Jones, Saxon, Rosetta Stone, Cengage, Houghton Mifflin, Glencoe, and Prentice Hall. In the high school, a college-preparatory curriculum is taught under the leadership of certified teachers. High school students are required to take 23 units for graduation and 4 units of English, 4 units of math, 4 units of Bible, etc. Advanced Placement and honors classes are also available for students.

text: The 23 units for graduation are comprised of 4 units of English etc.

refinement: CFA uses a variety of curricula to comprise its academics, including A Beka, Bob Jones, Saxon, Rosetta Stone, Cengage, Houghton Mifflin, Glencoe, and Prentice Hall. In the high school, a college-preparatory curriculum is taught under the leadership of certified teachers. High school students are required to take 23 units for graduation, consisting of 4 units of English, 4 units of math, 4 units of Bible, etc. Advanced Placement and honors classes are also available for students.

text: Enumerate the full breakdown of units required for graduation

refinement: CFA uses a variety of curricula to comprise its academics, including A Beka, Bob Jones, Saxon, Rosetta Stone, Cengage, Houghton Mifflin, Glencoe, and Prentice Hall. In the high school, a college-preparatory curriculum is taught under the leadership of certified teachers. High school students are required to take 23 units for graduation, consisting of 4 units of English, 4 units of math, 4 units of Bible, 3 units of science, 3 units of social sciences, 1 unit each of health/PE and computer, and 3 units of electives. Advanced Placement and honors classes are also available for students.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What does the story say about the campus of CFA?

answer: The CFA Academy's campus includes a separate elementary school and high school building, a gymnasium, living center, and a worship center located "up the hill" from the other buildings. The high school's campus has two gymnasiums, a performance stage, and a computer lab and science lab. CFA Academy students have also competed in various competitions such as Band Competitions and Blumey Awards. The school is a member of the Metrolina Athletic Conference.

text: Fix the grammar of "includes a separate elementary school and high school building"

refinement: The CFA Academy's campus includes separate elementary school and high school buildings, a gymnasium, living center, and a worship center located "up the hill" from the other buildings. The high school's campus has two gymnasiums, a performance stage, and a computer lab and science lab. CFA Academy students have also competed in various competitions such as Band Competitions and Blumey Awards. The school is a member of the Metrolina Athletic Conference.

text: "up the hill" is misleading here

refinement: The CFA Academy's campus includes separate elementary school and high school buildings, a gymnasium, living center, and a worship center. The high school's campus has two gymnasiums, a performance stage, and a computer lab and science lab. CFA Academy students have also competed in various competitions such as Band Competitions and Blumey Awards. The school is a member of the Metrolina Athletic Conference.

text: Information about athletics and band is irrelevant

refinement: The CFA Academy's campus includes separate elementary school and high school buildings, a gymnasium, living center, and a worship center. The high school's campus has two gymnasiums, a performance stage, and a computer lab and science lab.

answer: The school was located at Rockland Circle in the 1970s. The Educational Center was not completed until 1988. The high school is capped around almost 300 students each year and growing every year.

text: Remove information about the number of students in the high school

refinement: The school was located at Rockland Circle in the 1970s. The Educational Center was not completed until 1988.

text: Include information about the buildings on campus

refinement: The school was located at Rockland Circle in the 1970s. The Educational Center was not completed until 1988. The current campus is home to separate elementary and high school buildings, a gymnasium, living center, worship center. 'Up the hill' is where the church, daycare, living center and lower school (K4-8th) is all located.

answer: The CFA Academy was founded in 1976 as a part of the ministry of the First Assembly Worship Center. It has an upper school and lower school. The upper school is where the church, day care, and living center are located. There are three floors, and the first has a cafeteria, chorus room, reception room, and a theater room. On the second floor, the day care, chapel, a café, band room, music room, and the elementary rooms are located. The third floor contains the middle school rooms. The gym is located down the hill. There are also two gymnasiums and a computer lab and science lab on the high school campus on its own campus stocked around 300 students each year.

text: Fix the information about the high school

refinement: The CFA Academy was founded in 1976 as a part of the ministry of the First Assembly Worship Center. It has an upper school and lower school. The upper school is where the church, day care, and living center are located. There are three floors, and the first has a cafeteria, chorus room, reception room, and a theater room. On the second floor, the day care, chapel, a café, band room, music room, and the elementary rooms are located. The third floor contains the middle school rooms. The gym is located down the hill. The high school is located "down the hill" on its own campus with two gymnasiums, a performance stage, a computer lab, and a science lab.

answer: The CFA Academy's campus consists of a mix of high school and elementary school buildings, a gymnasium, living center, and worship center. The high school is located "down the hill" while the elementary school is located "up the hill". The high school building has a variety of facilities, including two gymnasiums, performance stage, and a computer lab and science lab. The school also has a band and choral department, and its athletics teams are called the Eagles. Overall, the campus is well-equipped to support all facets of student life and academic achievement.

text: Information about the band is irrelevant, and the input does not say the campus is "well-equipped to support all facets of student life and academic achievement"

refinement: The CFA Academy's campus consists of a mix of high school and elementary school buildings, a gymnasium, living center, and worship center. The high school is located "down the hill" while the elementary school is located "up the hill". The high school building has a variety of facilities, including two gymnasiums, performance stage, and a computer lab and science lab.

answer: The school has separate elementary and high school buildings on the current campus. Up the hill is the location of the church, daycare, living center and low school. The upper part has a cafeteria, a chorus room, a theater room, and a weight lifting room. The middle school is located on the third floor. Down the hill is the high school’s own campus with two gymnasiums and a science lab.


text: CAMERON CHARLES NEWTON (born February 25, 1950) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. Newton played in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league with the Toronto Marlboros, helping them win the Memorial Cup. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 and played 16 games for the club over two seasons. Newton also played 102 games during his three years in the World Hockey Association for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics and Cleveland Crusaders.

title: Cam Newton (ice hockey)

question: Who is Cameron Charles Newton?

answer: Cameron Charles Newton was a professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league with the Toronto Marlboros, and later in the World Hockey Association.

text: "is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. Newton played in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league with the Toronto Marlboros, helping them win the Memorial Cup. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 and played 16 games for the club over two seasons. Newton also played 102 games during his three years in the World Hockey Association" is evidence that Cameron Charles Newton is a Canadian retired profession ice hockey player who played in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league and in the World Hockey Association.

answer: Cameron Charles Newton (aka Cam Newton) is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player.

text: "is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender" is evidence that Cameron Charles Newton is a Canadian retired profession ice hockey player.

answer: He is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender.

text: "is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender" is evidence that Cameron Charles Newton is a Canadian retired profession ice hockey player.

answer: Cameron Charles Newton is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender.

text: "is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender" is evidence that Cameron Charles Newton is a Canadian retired profession ice hockey player.

question: What position did Cam Newton play?

answer: He was a goaltender.

text: "professional ice hockey goaltender" is evidence of Cam Newton's playing position.

answer: He was a goaltender.

text: "professional ice hockey goaltender" is evidence of Cam Newton's playing position.

answer: Cam Newton was a professional ice hockey goaltender.

text: "professional ice hockey goaltender" is evidence of Cam Newton's playing position.

answer: Cam Newton played as a goaltender.

text: "professional ice hockey goaltender" is evidence of Cam Newton's playing position.

question: Where did Newton start his amateur hockey career?

answer: He started his amateur hockey career with the Toronto Marlboros.

text: "Newton played in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league with the Toronto Marlboros" is evidence that Newton started his career with the Toronto Marlboros.

answer: Toronto

text: It misses to specify the team Newton played with when he started his career.

text: "Newton played in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league with the Toronto Marlboros" is evidence that Newton started his career in Toronto

answer: Newton started his amateur hockey career with the Toronto Marlboros in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league.

text: "Newton played in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league with the Toronto Marlboros" is evidence that Newton started his career with the Toronto Marlboros.

answer: He played in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league with the Toronto Marlboros, helping them win the Memorial Cup.

text: "Newton played in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league with the Toronto Marlboros" is evidence that Newton started his career with the Toronto Marlboros.

question: Summarize everything relating to Newton's professional hockey career.

answer: Newton played in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league with the Toronto Marlboros, helping them win the Memorial Cup. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 and played 16 games for the club over two seasons. Newton also played 102 games during his three years in the World Hockey Association for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics and Cleveland Crusaders.

text: Newton's time with the Toronto Marlboros should be excluded as it was not part of his professional career.

refinement: He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 and played 16 games for the club over two seasons. Newton also played 102 games during his three years in the World Hockey Association for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics and Cleveland Crusaders.

text: "He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 and played 16 games for the club over two seasons. Newton also played 102 games during his three years in the World Hockey Association for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics and Cleveland Crusaders" is evidence of Newton's professional career.

answer: He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 and played 16 games for the club over two seasons. Newton also played 102 games during his three years in the World Hockey Association for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics, and Cleveland Crusaders.

text: "He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 and played 16 games for the club over two seasons. Newton also played 102 games during his three years in the World Hockey Association for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics and Cleveland Crusaders" is evidence of Newton's professional career.

answer: Cam Newton played junior hockey with the Toronto Marlboros, and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He played 102 games in the World Hockey Association, mostly for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics and Cleveland Crusaders.

text: Newton's time with the Toronto Marlboros should be excluded as it was not part of his professional career.

refinement: Cam Newton was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins. He played 102 games in the World Hockey Association, mostly for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics and Cleveland Crusaders.

text: "He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 and played 16 games for the club over two seasons. Newton also played 102 games during his three years in the World Hockey Association for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics and Cleveland Crusaders" is evidence of Newton's professional career.

answer: Cameron Charles Newton was born on February 25, 1950. Newton played in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league with the Toronto Marlboros, helping them win the Memorial Cup. Newton was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 and played 16 games for the club over two seasons. Newton also played 102 games during his three years in the World Hockey Association for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics and Cleveland Crusaders.

text: Newton's time with the Toronto Marlboros should be excluded as it was not part of his professional career.

refinement: Newton was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 and played 16 games for the club over two seasons. Newton also played 102 games during his three years in the World Hockey Association for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics and Cleveland Crusaders.

text: "He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 and played 16 games for the club over two seasons. Newton also played 102 games during his three years in the World Hockey Association for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics and Cleveland Crusaders" is evidence of Newton's professional career.

question: Write a ~2 sentence summary.

answer: Cameron Charles Newton is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league with the Toronto Marlboros, helping them win the Memorial Cup.

text: The summary misses to highlight Newton's professional career.

refinement: Cameron Charles Newton is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender. He played in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league with the Toronto Marlboros and was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 and played 16 games for the club over two seasons.

answer: Cam Newton was a professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league and the World Hockey Association. He played 16 games for the Pittsburgh Penguins over two seasons, and also played 102 games for four different teams.

text: "drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 and played 16 games for the club over two seasons. Newton also played 102 games during his three years in the World Hockey Association for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics and Cleveland Crusaders" is evidence of Newton's professional career.

answer: Cameron Charles Newton was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league with the Toronto Marlboros, helping them win the Memorial Cup. Newton was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 and played 16 games for the club over two seasons. Newton also played 102 games during his three years in the World Hockey Association for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics and Cleveland Crusaders.

text: Additional details exceeds the summary length.

refinement: Cameron Charles Newton was a Canadian professional ice hockey goaltender who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins in 1970 and played 16 games for the club over two seasons. Newton also played 102 games during his three years in the World Hockey Association for the Chicago Cougars, Denver Spurs, Ottawa Civics and Cleveland Crusaders.

answer: Cameron Charles Newton aka Cam Newton is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey player who played as a goaltender for several professional hockey teams, including the Pittsburgh Penguins, Chicago Cougars, and Ottawa Civics. He was a member of the Toronto Marlboros in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league when they won the Memorial Cup.

text: It misses to mention important details such as when he played or how many games he played.

refinement: Cameron Charles Newton aka Cam Newton is a Canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender who played with the Toronto Marlboros in the Ontario Hockey Association junior league when they won the Memorial Cup. In 1970 he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Penguins and played for several professional hockey teams like Chicago Cougars, and Ottawa Civics, Denver Spurs and Cleveland Crusaders.


text:
Sorry in advance, my new year's resolution was to try my hand at writing at least once a week, so this is my sloppy first attempt at a pointless short story. Bear with me, it really is pretty short.

	I looked down and saw the little pock marks on the long bruises I called arms, and rolled down my sleeves. There was a whistling sound in my head driving me bad shit mad.

...

	So he looked at me with his sad face, with his petty remorse and his puppy dog eyes. “I have to do this, and I’m offering you a place in my committee because I want you to be here with me, making more money than you already do and hopefully living a better life.”

	I was fuming but something was gnawing at me in the back of my head. What if he was saying this kindly, not sarcastically? It took me a second to register that he wasn’t faking any emotions.

	I realized that the entire life I had known him he was a real, authentic individual. I guess the past several years had taken its toll on me, and I may have become slightly cynical. I looked up and into his eyes and saw no dark spots of mal-intent. He was a businessman, yes, and a wealthy and calculated one at that. But he had a core, sensible and clean, that he had always held within him since before he was picking my sorry ass off the floor after fights in junior high. He legitimately cared for me, but as I usually did, I dug deeper. I thought about his goals. He had a family, and however poorly he treated his kids, the real kindness you can find in a man isn’t reflected by how often he treats his children, but simply how he treats them. Molding them to have traits for success isn’t a poor thing of him to do at all, and when he was kind and loving to them it was golden with no itemistic parts. He never treated them to ice cream or toys as rewards, they had birthdays and christmas, but even then maybe a surprise toy wasn’t the worst thing in the world for them. It was more the principle that a reward system was right for his kids, he would rather them be content with what they had. It was important to him, contentedness, the rich, bussiness-expanding, effluent douchebag.

	He just gave them his holy words and that was more than enough to have them happy for that day and give them a lingering dad-high for the rest of the week.

But in the end, he valued his family over me. He knew that in the end, he would have to do something about me, and bringing me in was the best he could do. No, he just wanted to do it, the difference being that I could tell he wanted this all along, for me to with him.

I selfishly said no.

I told him I had more important things to do than to be in his heartless rich-boy 401k club and told him my family relied on me and it was all lies, every word. I wanted to tear up and give him the hug I had held in since junior high, but my head was somewhere else. It was as if somebody else had taken over my body and was headstrong, pessimistic, and a complete and utter liar. I told him to fuck off, and I told him to kill himself. I wanted to be dead. My family hated me and I was going down the rabbit hole. I was going to be homeless in a week and a day if by tomorrow he decided to go through with his plan.

	I walked up, sarcastically thanked him, feinted him a handshake and then punched him in his jaw. As hard as I possibly could. Who did he think he was? Toying with my emotions as he did.
	 He took another blow to the face. Somebody other than me was doing it, I swear. I was next to the man doing it, looking at HIM over his shoulder, but he was getting bloodier and bloodier. I got up and saw blood on my knuckles. That’s weird, I thought. There was no blood from my first hit on him. His lip split on the third blow. I shrugged, confused, and left the room. I could hear him crying. Maybe it was me. My world was bending, swirling into a hole, and I wasn’t even fighting the current dragging me into it. I laughed and fell into the rabbit hole, cursing love and intentions, where they could never hurt me again. I looked up, saw the sky and broken glass, which was falling, increasing in velocity, but never passing me. It was a curious sight, I wonder why it wa-

title: Out of place and into the dark (Cheesy as fuck title)

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

Why does the narrator think that the man treats his children poorly

answer: The man never bought his children things to differentiate them from the other kids. He was always content with whatever they got, no matter how much love they had.

text: The answer is off the mark.

refinement: The man never bought his children ice creams or toys as rewards. He was always content with whatever they got, no matter how much love they had.

text: The answer is incorrect and doesn't make too much sense.

refinement: The man never bought his children ice creams or toys as rewards. He wanted them to be content with what they had.

answer: The man never gave the kids toys or ice cream as reward, preferring to have them content.

text: The wording is confusing.

refinement: The man never gave the kids toys or ice cream as a reward. He wanted them to be content with what they had.

answer:
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The narrator believes that the man treats his children poorly because he uses reward systems as opposed to lavish gifts and treats. The narrator also believes that the man is kind and loving to his children when they earn it, which is not how most people would typically view it. Lastly, the narrator believes that the man would rather his children were content with what they have, rather than striving for more for material reasons.

text: The article says quite the opposite

refinement:
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The narrator believes that the man treats his children poorly because he uses never buys them ice cream or toys as rewards. The narrator also believes that the man is kind and loving to his children when they earn it, which is not how most people would typically view it. Lastly, the narrator believes that the man would rather his children were content with what they have, rather than striving for more for material reasons.

answer: The narrator points out the father seldom gives his children treats, though he concedes that this may not be a measure of kindness. The man wants his children to succeed in life so he molds so by offering rewards for achievements rather than gifts for holidays. He wanted his children to be content with what they had.

text: The article says quite the opposite, though the language is very confusing.

refinement: The narrator points out the father seldom gives his children treats, though he concedes that this may not be a measure of kindness. The man wants his children to succeed in life. They have Christmas and birthdays but no surprise treats through the year. He wanted his children to be content with what they had.

answer:
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The narrator believes that the man treats his children poorly because he uses a reward system as a disciplinarian, rather than simply providing things for them out of affection and love. Furthermore, the narrator believes that the man values his family over himself, and that the reason he wants the narrator to join him is to strengthen his family unit.

text: The sentence structure is confusing.

refinement:
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The narrator believes that the man treats his children poorly because he uses a reward system as a disciplinarian, rather than simply providing things for them out of affection and love. Furthermore, the narrator believes that the man places more value on his family than he does the narrator. The reason he wants the narrator to join him is to strengthen his family unit.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

Why does the narrator hit the man?

answer: The man had offered him an opportunity but the narrator turns him down and tells him to fuck off and die. Even though he loved the man. Perhaps the narrator's judgment was impaired by drug use. Perhaps he didn't think he deserved such an opportunity

answer: The narrator hits the man because he feels slighted by him and unwilling to go along with his plan. The initial blows are instinctual but with each one, the anger and betrayal fuel the violence further, until there is no going back. The narrator realizes that he or she is angry and scared and lashes out in a moment of what could be emotional self-defense.

answer: The narrator hits the man because they are unhappy with the potential consequences of the man's offer. The narrator's trying to find a way to resist him and ultimately rejects the offer and lashes out against the man.

answer: To answer that would spoil the story.

text: Very funny but inaccurate

refinement: The narrator is taking intravenous drugs. He is also on an outer and his family has written him off. He is probably angrier with himself than with this man who is offering him a way out. He is ashamed of his drug use as shown when he rolled down his sleeves to hide the needle tracks. When he hits the man he is being self-destructive.

answer: The narrator hits the person because they let the anger get to them and feel betrayed by the man. The man was a childhood friend who had a family. The narrator could not accept that he would potentially be homeless in a week if the man decided to go through with the plan that made the narrator a beneficiary to inherit his wealth and business.

text: This makes no sense. Becoming a beneficiary can't make you homeless

refinement: The narrator hits the person because they let the anger get to them and feel betrayed by the man. The man was a childhood friend who had a family. The narrator could not accept that he would potentially be homeless in a week. He may have snapped into a drug-fueled rage driven by circumstances and low esteem.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What is the likely cause of the narrator's current social position.

answer: The narrator appears to be down and out and his family hates him. It is likely that his situation has come to this because of the use of intravenous drugs.

answer: He is likely unemployed due to his lower-class upbringing, and was not given the opportunities or means to make or save as much money as his benefactor in light of his attitude.

text: This answer has completely missed the point that the man is a drug addict.

refinement: It is most likely that the man has reached this position because he takes intravenous drugs.

answer: The narrator says his family hates him. This is probably because he has been a disappointment to them. Perhaps he is homeless because its hard to find a home where there's a shortage of living area. Certainly, it is difficult if you have a record of not fulfilling promises.

answer: The likely cause of the narrator's current social position is likely his own perceived cynicism and selfishness. He has lost his way, refusing to recognize any potential for good in other people's intentions. With no real care for his family, it seems likely that he does not see much hope for himself either.

answer: The likely cause of the narrator's current social position is likely cynicism and distrust. The narrator looks at the people around him and automatically looks for signs of deceit and selfish desires that do not align with their outward appearances. The businessman attempted to offer the narrator an opportunity, and the narrator refused to trust their intentions. Ultimately, the narrator's mistrust results in the loss of their current stability in their life.


text:
     Richard was pulled from a strange dream (he was a used car salesman in Wisconsin) by a wet nose rubbing against his hand. He half opened his eyes, catching a wall of golden fur and a long snout before shutting them tight again and smiling to himself. He rolled over to the other side of the bed, and began to fake loud snoring sounds. This always drove Annabelle crazy. His world shook as she lept onto the bed with a playful growl and began furiously licking his face. "I'm up! I'm up, girl! I'm up!" he shrieked with mock terror, trying halfheartedly to push her away.

     One more lick and she jumped off the bed, sauntering accross the room with a decidedly self-satisfied gait. Another playful growl as she looked back at him just before leaving the room. "I'm up" he yelled again as he sat up and watched her leave. He chuckled softly as he crawled from his bed and made his way to the closet. She would lay outside his bedroom door for a few minutes, he knew, making sure that he stayed awake and was getting ready. If he took too long, there would be consequences.

     Moments later Richard emerged from the bedroom, wearing blue running shorts and a time-worn Nematodes Are People Too T-shirt. "Alright, Ms. Annabelle, lets do this." he said with enthusiasm, leading the way into the next room. He turned on the music, opened the blinds, and started both the treadmills. "This fast enough for you?" he asked sarcastically, smiling wide as he adjusted the speed to her treadmill. She cocked her head slightly, looked directly at him, and stepped onto the quickly moving belt. "Sorry, sorry, my mistake." He doubled the speed, then hopped onto the other treadmill. He began running at a comfortable pace, playing with the dials and nobs and settings and doing his best to ignore the judging eyes. A loud bark from Annabelle broke his false concentration. "Oh come on..." Another bark. "Fine." He doubled his speed as well, far past what he was comfortable with, instantly feeling the strain in his legs. "Bitch."

title: Richard and Anna

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

Explain what happens to Richard in the story.

answer: Richard wakes up to his dog who encourages him to get up. Richard gets up and runs on a treadmill with his dog on another. She encourages him to go faster.

text: Dog wakes up Richard: "His world shook as she lept onto the bed with a playful growl and began furiously licking his face. "I'm up! I'm up, girl! I'm up!" he shrieked with mock terror, trying halfheartedly to push her away."

text: On treadmills: "He turned on the music, opened the blinds, and started both the treadmills."

text: Go faster: "A loud bark from Annabelle broke his false concentration. 'Oh come on...' Another bark. 'Fine.' He doubled his speed as well, far past what he was comfortable with, instantly feeling the strain in his legs. 'Bitch.'"

answer: While sleeping, Annabelle wakes up Richard by licking him. Richard now gets up and joins Annabelle on the treadmill, doubling the speeds for both of them. Annabelle barks to make him run faster and he gets irritated at her. This shows that Richard is a playful and patient person. Although he hates being prompted to run faster, he does so in order to please Annabelle.

text: The comments about Richard's personality are irrelevant to the question.

refinement: While sleeping, Annabelle wakes up Richard by licking him. Richard now gets up and joins Annabelle on the treadmill, doubling the speeds for both of them. Annabelle barks to make him run faster and he gets irritated at her.

text: The answer implies the dog makes him run faster twice.

refinement: While sleeping, Annabelle wakes up Richard by licking him. Richard now gets up and joins Annabelle on the treadmill, doubling her speed. Annabelle barks to make him run faster and he gets irritated at her.

text: The answer misrepresents Richard's tone toward Annabelle.

refinement: While sleeping, Annabelle wakes up Richard by licking him. Richard now gets up and joins Annabelle on the treadmill, doubling her speed. Annabelle barks to make him run faster, and he doubles his speed, irritated at her insistence.

text: Richard and Annabelle are implied to be running on the same treadmill, which is wrong.

refinement: While sleeping, Annabelle wakes up Richard by licking him. Richard gets up, and they run on their treadmills. Annabelle barks to make him run faster, and he doubles his speed, irritated at her insistence.

text: Dog wakes up Richard: "His world shook as she lept onto the bed with a playful growl and began furiously licking his face. "I'm up! I'm up, girl! I'm up!" he shrieked with mock terror, trying halfheartedly to push her away."

text: Go faster: "A loud bark from Annabelle broke his false concentration. 'Oh come on...' Another bark. 'Fine.' He doubled his speed as well, far past what he was comfortable with, instantly feeling the strain in his legs. 'Bitch.'"

answer: Richard is woken up by the dog, Annabelle. Annabelle barks and nips at him until he comes out of the bedroom, and Richard plays more and runs on the treadmills together.

text: Annabelle doesn't bark for Richard to get up or out.

refinement: Richard is woken up by the dog, Annabelle. Annabelle makes sure he comes out of the bedroom, and Richard plays more and runs on the treadmills together.

text: They run on treadmills together, but there aren't any plays.

refinement: Richard is woken up by the dog, Annabelle. Annabelle makes sure he comes out of the bedroom, and they run on the treadmills together.

text: The answer should mention Annabelle's insistence for Richard to run faster.

refinement: Richard is woken up by the dog, Annabelle. Annabelle makes sure he comes out of the bedroom, and they run on the treadmills together. Annabelle insists that Richard runs faster, which he obliges despite his irritation at Annabelle.

text: Dog wakes up Richard: "His world shook as she lept onto the bed with a playful growl and began furiously licking his face. "I'm up! I'm up, girl! I'm up!" he shrieked with mock terror, trying halfheartedly to push her away."

text: On treadmills: "He turned on the music, opened the blinds, and started both the treadmills."

answer: Richard is waking up.

text: The answer is so sparse as to be completely useless.

refinement: Richard's dog, Annabelle, wakes him up. She makes sure he gets out of bed before they step onto a treadmill each. Richard starts running at a comfortable pace, but Annabelle barks at him to run faster. He doubles his speed, slightly irritated at Annabelle.

answer: In the beginning of the passage, Annabelle wakes Richard up with a lick to the face. Richard reluctantly joins Annabelle on the treadmill, running much faster than his usual pace. Annabelle barks at him to run faster, and Richard obliges despite being uncomfortable with the increased pace.

text: The answer should be clearer that Annabelle is a dog.

refinement: In the beginning of the passage, Richard's dog Annabelle wakes him up with a lick to the face. Richard reluctantly joins Annabelle on the treadmill, running much faster than his usual pace. Annabelle barks at him to run faster, and Richard obliges despite being uncomfortable with the increased pace.

text: Richard isn't reluctant.

refinement: In the beginning of the passage, Richard's dog Annabelle wakes him up with a lick to the face. Richard joins Annabelle on the treadmill, running much faster than his usual pace. Annabelle barks at him to run faster, and Richard obliges despite being uncomfortable with the increased pace.

text: They don't run on the same treadmill.

refinement: In the beginning of the passage, Richard's dog Annabelle wakes him up with a lick to the face. Richard and Annabelle step on their treadmills, running much faster than his usual pace. Annabelle barks at him to run faster, and Richard obliges despite being uncomfortable with the increased pace.

text: It's only Annabelle who runs fast, but not faster than usual.

refinement: In the beginning of the passage, Richard's dog Annabelle wakes him up with a lick to the face. Richard and Annabelle step on their treadmills, Annabelle running much faster than him. Annabelle barks at him to run faster, and Richard obliges despite being uncomfortable with the increased pace.

text: Dog wakes up Richard: "His world shook as she lept onto the bed with a playful growl and began furiously licking his face. "I'm up! I'm up, girl! I'm up!" he shrieked with mock terror, trying halfheartedly to push her away."

text: On treadmills: "He turned on the music, opened the blinds, and started both the treadmills."

text: Go faster: "A loud bark from Annabelle broke his false concentration. 'Oh come on...' Another bark. 'Fine.' He doubled his speed as well, far past what he was comfortable with, instantly feeling the strain in his legs. 'Bitch.'"

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What does Annabelle want?

answer: To push Richard to get him out of bed, and then make sure that he is awake to enter another room and get on the treadmills. They're obviously being used to train for some kind of exercise.

text: The last sentence is both irrelevant and made up.

refinement: To push Richard to get him out of bed, and then make sure that he is awake to enter another room and get on the treadmills.

text: When they run, Annabelle wants him to run faster, which the answer omits.

refinement: To push Richard to get him out of bed, and then make sure that he is awake to enter another room and get on the treadmills. While they run, Annabelle wants him to run faster.

text: Dog wakes up Richard: "His world shook as she lept onto the bed with a playful growl and began furiously licking his face. "I'm up! I'm up, girl! I'm up!" he shrieked with mock terror, trying halfheartedly to push her away."

text: On treadmills: "He turned on the music, opened the blinds, and started both the treadmills."

answer: Annabelle wants Richard to be up and moving. She barks at him when he falls behind on this task.

text: The answer is wrong and too vague.

text: There's no answer.

refinement: Annabelle wants Richard to get up and run on treadmills together. While running, she wants him to run faster.

answer: To wake up Richard and then to go running on her treadmill as quickly as possible.

text: The answer omits Annabelle's last want.

refinement: To wake up Richard and then to go running on her treadmill as quickly as possible. While they run on treadmills, Annabelle wants Richard to run faster.

text: Dog wakes up Richard: "His world shook as she lept onto the bed with a playful growl and began furiously licking his face. "I'm up! I'm up, girl! I'm up!" he shrieked with mock terror, trying halfheartedly to push her away."

text: On treadmills: "He turned on the music, opened the blinds, and started both the treadmills."

text: Begin running quickly: "She would lay outside his bedroom door for a few minutes, he knew, making sure that he stayed awake and was getting ready. If he took too long, there would be consequences."

answer: Annabelle wants Richard to run at a high pace. She barks at him to encourage him to do this.

text: The answer omits that Annabelle wants Richard to get up quickly and start running together.

refinement: Annabelle wants Richard to get up quickly and start running together. She also wants Richard to run at a high pace. She barks at him to encourage him to do this.

text: Run faster: "A loud bark from Annabelle broke his false concentration. "Oh come on..." Another bark. "Fine." He doubled his speed as well, far past what he was comfortable with, instantly feeling the strain in his legs. 'Bitch.'"

answer: Annabelle wants Richard to wake up and get ready. She doesn't want him to become lazy.

text: The second sentence of the answer is made up.

refinement: Annabelle wants Richard to wake up and get ready.

text: The answer should mention what they are getting ready for.

refinement: Annabelle wants Richard to wake up and get ready to run.

text: Annabelle also wants him to run faster, which the answer omits.

refinement: Annabelle wants Richard to wake up and get ready to run. While they run on treadmills, Annabelle wants Richard to run faster.

text: Dog wakes up Richard: "His world shook as she lept onto the bed with a playful growl and began furiously licking his face. "I'm up! I'm up, girl! I'm up!" he shrieked with mock terror, trying halfheartedly to push her away."

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

How does Richard feel about Annabelle's encouragement?

answer: Richard feels Annabelle's encouragement is bossy.

text: "He doubled his speed as well, far past what he was comfortable with, instantly feeling the strain in his legs. 'Bitch.'"

answer: Richard feels frustrated by Annabelle's encouragement. He sarcastically admits he made a mistake, but is put off by her persistence in trying to persuade him to run faster despite his discomfort.

text: The answer is made up.

text: There's no answer.

answer: He calls her a bitch, but seems to appreciate the push.

text: Richard doesn't seem to appreciate the push but goes along with it.

refinement: He calls her a bitch, but goes along with the push.

text: "He doubled his speed as well, far past what he was comfortable with, instantly feeling the strain in his legs. 'Bitch.'"

answer: He dislikes it.

text: "He doubled his speed as well, far past what he was comfortable with, instantly feeling the strain in his legs. 'Bitch.'"

answer: Richard feels annoyed by Annabelle's encouragement. He believes that Annabelle is trying to control him by demanding that he run faster or risk consequences.

text: The answer is made up.

text: There's no answer.

question: Write a ~3 sentence summary.

answer: Richard is woken by his dog Annabelle. They go for a run together. Richard is encouraged by his dog.

text: The answer should mention that Annabelle makes sure Richard gets up.

refinement: Richard is woken by his dog Annabelle, who makes sure he gets up. They go for a run together. Richard is encouraged by his dog.

text: The answer should mention what her encouragement is.

refinement: Richard is woken by his dog Annabelle, who makes sure he gets up. They go for a run together. Richard is encouraged by his dog to run faster.

text: The answer should mention Richard's reaction to her insistence.

refinement: Richard is woken by his dog Annabelle, who makes sure he gets up. They go for a run together. Richard is encouraged by his dog to run faster, which he grudgingly accepts.

text: Dog wakes up Richard: "His world shook as she lept onto the bed with a playful growl and began furiously licking his face. "I'm up! I'm up, girl! I'm up!" he shrieked with mock terror, trying halfheartedly to push her away."

text: On treadmills: "He turned on the music, opened the blinds, and started both the treadmills."

text: Go faster: "A loud bark from Annabelle broke his false concentration. 'Oh come on...' Another bark. 'Fine.' He doubled his speed as well, far past what he was comfortable with, instantly feeling the strain in his legs. 'Bitch.'"

answer: Richard wakes up to his dog Annabelle licking his face. Annabelle forces him out of bed, and they start running on their treadmills together. Annabelle continually barks for him to run faster, which he does reluctantly.

text: Dog wakes up Richard: "His world shook as she lept onto the bed with a playful growl and began furiously licking his face. "I'm up! I'm up, girl! I'm up!" he shrieked with mock terror, trying halfheartedly to push her away."

text: On treadmills: "He turned on the music, opened the blinds, and started both the treadmills."

text: Go faster: "A loud bark from Annabelle broke his false concentration. 'Oh come on...' Another bark. 'Fine.' He doubled his speed as well, far past what he was comfortable with, instantly feeling the strain in his legs. 'Bitch.'"

answer: Richard wakes up to his dog Annabelle licking him. As he is making his way out to the gym area, she barks at him. Determined to make her do the workout with him, he speeds up and completes it quickly.

text: Everything except Annabelle waking Richard up is made up.

refinement: Richard wakes up to his dog Annabelle licking him.

text: The summary is too short and omits critical details.

refinement: Richard wakes up to his dog Annabelle licking him. She makes sure he gets out of bed, and they go running on treadmills. Annabelle continually barks for him to run faster, which he does reluctantly.

text: Dog wakes up Richard: "His world shook as she lept onto the bed with a playful growl and began furiously licking his face. "I'm up! I'm up, girl! I'm up!" he shrieked with mock terror, trying halfheartedly to push her away."

answer: Richard wakes up to his dog, Annabelle. Richard leaps away from his bed and reaches for his shirt. Annabelle watches Richard as he stretches and readies for their morning exercise.

text: Everything except Annabelle waking Richard up is made up.

text: The summary is too short and omits critical details.

refinement: Richard wakes up to his dog, Annabelle. She makes sure he gets out of bed, and they go running on treadmills. Annabelle continually barks for him to run faster, which he does reluctantly.

text: Dog wakes up Richard: "His world shook as she lept onto the bed with a playful growl and began furiously licking his face. "I'm up! I'm up, girl! I'm up!" he shrieked with mock terror, trying halfheartedly to push her away."

answer: Richard reluctantly agrees to run twice as fast as he would normally for his dog, Annabelle. She barks and growls until he complies, and he fights through the strain in his legs to better humor her.

text: Richard doesn't run faster for Annabelle, but because she insists.

refinement: Richard reluctantly agrees to run twice as fast as he would normally due to his dog, Annabelle, insisting on it. She barks and growls until he complies, and he fights through the strain in his legs to better humor her.

text: The summary omits the beginning of the story.

refinement: Richard's dog Annabelle wakes him up and makes sure he gets out of bed for their treadmill run together. Richard reluctantly agrees to run twice as fast as he would normally due to his dog, Annabelle, insisting on it. She barks and growls until he complies, and he fights through the strain in his legs to better humor her.

text: Go faster: "A loud bark from Annabelle broke his false concentration. 'Oh come on...' Another bark. 'Fine.' He doubled his speed as well, far past what he was comfortable with, instantly feeling the strain in his legs. 'Bitch.'"


text:
A story I wrote while waiting for the train one day. I have never read it, or attempted to edit it after I was finished. It is how I felt during an argument with my girlfriend. Enjoy.

An Afternoon In The Park

     There is an old man that everyday can be found on the same bench, feeding the same birds, and he always shows up at 12-noon on the dot. Although few take notice of him, he goes about his day and keeps to himself.
	It has been almost a year since his wife passed, and everyday his age starts to become more and more transparent. Every Saturday his son keeps him company. Usually the two sit in silence and face outward toward those passing by or the birds as they wrestle over crumbs of bread. Occasionally one nods to the other, and gets acknowledgments through a grunt. Call it guilt; call it the universal fear of regret that every son holds onto when they realize that they can lose a father without really ever knowing him. Today the son decides to reach out and learn something about the people who brought him into the world.
“Tell me about mom.”
	The old man stops moving. He looks out to the horizon, up to the sky, and finally right into his son’s eyes and offers a simple response of, “She was my heart and soul.” He maintained eye contact until he could no longer hide the weight of the tears that were beginning to form in his eyes. Even as a proud man he could not hide how much he truly missed his wife. Her death left him a hollow shell that could only continue on by maintaining the same mundane schedule.
	The son sat silently in a state of shocked disbelief. Throughout his life he thought he had seen every emotion possible from his father. Yet he had never seen grief such as this. When his father looked him in the eyes he could see an old lonely man. While the two had a loving relationship they had never really connected with each other. His father’s face displayed the many hardships and loss that go along with the happiness and joy in life. The youthfulness that he always attributed to his father had been replaced with a visage that resembled a young boy whose dog has ran away never to return. He wanted to lighten the mood so he tried to recall a happy family memory.
“Remember my first day of college and moving into the dorms? Remember how much mom embarrassed me by handing me a box of condoms in front of that big group of girls in the lobby?”
	Sitting on his left, all the son could see was a smile and chuckle as the old man replied, “Your face was redder than the school’s mascot.” His son would never know, but a single tear feel down the right side of the old man’s cheek as he relieved such a happy memory.

“Didn’t you and mom meet at state?” asked the son.

“Yep.” The old man replied.

“She always told me you went there to be with her and how romantic it was.”

“Nope, I went there for myself.”

	This surprised the son. He had grown up with the idea that his parents met because his father went to State to be with his mother; if this wasn’t the case, than what about all the other stories?

“Didn’t you quit drinking for mom?”

“Nope, I did it for myself.”

“What about your job? Wasn’t there a time you got offered a corporate position and you turned it down to start family?”

“Nope, I did it for myself.”

	Frustrated, his son couldn’t believe what he was hearing from the man he called father his whole life.

“What about all the money you worked for? The Corvette? The house you bought? Why you quit smoking and drinking?”

	With each question asked the old man would give the same response: “I did it for myself.” Fed up with getting nowhere the son stopped his inquiry, and the two sat in silence for a while. Eventually it became overwhelming to the son and he blurted out uncontrollably, “What did you do for mom then?” Once again the old man looked out, took a deep breath and replied:

“Everything else.”

	For the rest of the afternoon the two sat together in silence. For the first time in his life the son felt that he finally saw a glimpse of his father that he swore did not exist. The old man never made a claim toward achieving perfection in his life, but those two words will forever leave an imprint on the son’s impression of the man he calls his father.

title: An Afternoon In The Park

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What is the message of the writer to the reader?

answer: The message of the writer to the reader is that the relationship between the father and the son is not as strong as it could be.

text: Not sure this counts as a "message" to the reader

answer: The message of the writer seems to be a plea delievered in a story.

text: Incoherent response

answer: the reader

answer: The message of the writer seems to be a plea to his readers not to allow the precious moments with their own loved ones to somehow slip away.

answer: The message is about the love between a father and a son and how the son realizes that his father is a good man.

answer: The message is about the love between a father and a son.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What is the financial status of the family?

answer: The father seems to have enough to buy a Corvette, and the son is going to college.

text: The son went to college

refinement: The father seems to have enough to buy a Corvette, and the son went to college.

answer: It's implied that they own a house, the son has good grades and is going to college, and their father earned a decent living.

text: Nothing is said about the son's grades

refinement: It's implied that they own a house, the son is going to college, and their father earned a decent living.

answer: It is unknown at this time.

text: The father owns a house and a corvette

refinement: The family is apparently fairly well-off, as the father owns a house and a Corvette.

answer: The father has worked hard for his money and has made a good life for his family. He has a Corvette and a house.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

What was the writer feeling when they wrote this work?

answer: The writer was feeling sad and frustrated.

answer: The writer was feeling sad, or perhaps frustrated.

answer: He was likely feeling homesick while he was somewhere else, possibly in the processes of writing this.

answer: He was likely feeling homesick while he was somewhere else, experiencing depression.

answer: The writer was probably feeling lonely, as they write this while waiting on the train.

answer: Unclear, but it seems like they were feeling angry.

answer: The writer was probably feeling in love, as they write this while waiting on the train.

text: I doubt they were feeling in love, since they just had an argument with their girlfriend

text: Provide a response

refinement: The author might be feeling angry or frustrated.

answer: Unclear, but it seems like they were feeling angry.

question:
Answer the following question based on the above passage:

Identify the time period in which the story took place.

answer: It supposedly happened sometime in the early 2000s

text: Nothing is said about when the story took place

answer: The information is not found in the story.

answer: The story takes place in the present day.

answer: It is as of yet unknown in what time period it is set in.

answer: No answer

answer: It is implied that the story takes place in the present.

answer: [rewrite]