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Dogs have a much stronger sense of smell than humans. Because of this, they are trained to help find missing people and to detect things such as drugs in airports. Why are dogs used to find missing people?

1. AThey can see well in the dark.
2. BThey have a strong sense of smell.
3. CThey are faster than people.
4. DThey can hear people calling far away.

Carrots grow underground. The part we eat is the root, which stores food for the plant. Carrots are rich in vitamin A, which is important for eyesight. Which part of the carrot plant do we eat?

1. AThe flower
2. BThe root
3. CThe seeds
4. DThe leaves

A medication log shows: “Monday – taken 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. Tuesday – taken 8 a.m. Wednesday – taken 8 a.m. and 8 p.m.” Which dose was missed?

1. ATuesday evening
2. BWednesday morning
3. CWednesday evening
4. DMonday morning

The new medication reduced headaches in 70 percent of patients in the trial. However, 15 percent of patients reported stomach upset. What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo give another benefit of the medication
2. BTo compare it with a different drug
3. CTo point out a drawback of the medication
4. DTo explain how the trial was done

“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?

1. ATime order or sequence
2. BContrast
3. CComparison
4. DCause and effect

A recipe states: “For a softer cookie, bake for 8 minutes. For a crisper cookie, bake for 11 minutes.” What can you infer?

1. ACrisper cookies need more sugar.
2. BLonger baking makes the cookies crisper.
3. CSofter cookies need a hotter oven.
4. DThe cookies must always bake for 8 minutes.

The author writes: “The new reading programme was introduced in September. By June, reading scores had risen. The programme clearly works.” Which further information would best test the author’s claim?

1. AThe cost of printing the reading books
2. BThe colour of the programme’s textbooks
3. CScores from similar schools without it
4. DThe names of the teachers who taught it

The author writes: “Since the hospital started a quiet hour from 2 to 3 p.m., patients report sleeping better. However, the survey asked only patients on one ward, during one week.” What does the second sentence do?

1. AIt limits how far the result can be applied.
2. BIt shows patients slept worse.
3. CIt explains why the quiet hour started.
4. DIt proves it works on every ward.