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Hummingbirds are tiny birds that can hover in the air like helicopters. They beat their wings very fast and can even fly backwards. What special ability of hummingbirds is mentioned?

1. ARunning very fast on land
2. BFlying backwards
3. CTalking like people
4. DSwimming underwater

Kangaroos live in Australia. They move by hopping on their strong back legs and use their long tails for balance. A baby kangaroo, called a joey, grows in its mother’s pouch. What is a baby kangaroo called?

1. AA kit
2. BA joey
3. CA pup
4. DA calf

Seahorses are unusual fish. The female lays her eggs in a pouch on the male’s belly, and the male carries them until they hatch. Which seahorse carries the eggs until they hatch?

1. AThe male
2. BBoth parents in turn
3. CThe female
4. DNeither parent

“Last summer, the town held its first food festival. More than 5000 people came, and the local restaurants sold out of food by evening. The mayor has already announced a second festival for next year.” Why most likely did the mayor announce a second festival?

1. AFew people came to the first festival.
2. BThe first festival was a big success.
3. CThe restaurants asked to close for the summer.
4. DThe town wanted to replace its restaurants.

Discharge instructions: “Keep the dressing dry for 48 hours. After that, you may shower, but do not soak the wound in a bath until the stitches are removed.” On day 3, what may the patient do?

1. ARemove the stitches
2. BSwim in a pool
3. CSoak in a bath
4. DTake a shower

“After the storm, the town came together. Neighbours cleared fallen trees, shared food and checked on elderly residents.” What is the main theme of the passage?

1. AThe danger of living near old trees
2. BWhy older people should move away
3. CPeople helping one another in hard times
4. DThe best way to prepare for a storm

Passage A: “Zoos protect endangered animals and teach visitors about wildlife.” Passage B: “Animals in zoos may suffer in small enclosures far from their natural homes.” Which statement would the author of Passage B most likely agree with?

1. AZoo animals need large, natural spaces.
2. BVisitors learn nothing at zoos.
3. CAll zoos give animals perfect homes.
4. DZoos are the best place for all animals.

“Patients must not eat or drink after midnight before surgery. Small sips of water to take morning medicines are allowed only if the surgeon has agreed.” A patient’s surgeon has agreed. What may the patient do at 7 a.m.?

1. ADrink a full glass of juice with medicines
2. BEat a small snack but drink nothing
3. CTake morning medicines with a small sip of water
4. DHave a light breakfast and a cup of tea