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Critics said the National Certificate of Educational Achievement or NCEA, the main qualification for high school students, would be degraded by the authority allowing text speak use in exams.
Is this true?
NCEA is the main qualification for high school students.

Answer:
yes

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In any case, the fact that this week Michael Melvill, a 63-year-old civilian pilot, guided a tiny rocket-ship more than 100 kilometres above the Earth and then glided it safely back to Earth, is a cause for celebration.
Is this true?
Michael Melvill guided more than 100 rocket-ships above the Earth.

Answer:
no

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The cost for some 30 million sheets of paper used each year by Cal State Long Beach colleges and departments went up Wednesday for the first time in four years.
Is this true?
The cost of paper is rising.

Answer:
yes