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Starfish, also called sea stars, live in the ocean. If a starfish loses an arm, it can often grow a new one over time. What can a starfish often do if it loses an arm?

1. AChange its colour
2. BGrow a new one
3. CSwim much faster
4. DLive on dry land

Clara Barton was a nurse during the American Civil War. She cared for wounded soldiers on the battlefield. Later, in 1881, she founded the American Red Cross. What did Clara Barton found?

1. AA hospital for children in New York
2. BThe first nursing school in America
3. CThe American Red Cross
4. DA medical school for women doctors

“Jake gobbled his lunch in two minutes so he could get back to the football game.” What does “gobbled” mean?

1. AShared with friends
2. BAte very slowly
3. CAte very quickly
4. DThrew it away

“The cake looked perfect, but when Ben cut into it, the middle was still runny.” What can you infer?

1. ABen forgot to add the eggs to the mix.
2. BThe cake was not baked long enough.
3. CThe cake had too much flour.
4. DThe cake was baked too long.

“Despite his fear of heights, Leo climbed the tall ladder to rescue the kitten stuck on the roof.” What does this show about Leo?

1. AHe wanted to fix the broken roof.
2. BHe was brave enough to face his fear.
3. CHe was not afraid of heights at all.
4. DHe was annoyed by the noisy kitten on the roof.

“Although the hiking trail was steep and rocky, the view from the top made the climb worthwhile.” What does the author suggest?

1. AThe trail was easy and flat all the way.
2. BThe view was worth the difficult climb.
3. CThe view was disappointing after the climb.
4. DThe hikers decided not to reach the top.

“Medication A works within 15 minutes but lasts only 2 hours. Medication B takes an hour to work but lasts 12 hours.” A patient needs steady relief through the night. Which medication suits this need better, and why?

1. AA, because it lasts all through the night.
2. BA, because it starts to work faster.
3. CB, because its effect lasts much longer.
4. DB, because it starts to work more quickly.

Read the sentences: (1) Then add the pasta and stir. (2) Fill a large pot with water. (3) Drain the pasta when it is soft. (4) Bring the water to the boil. Which order is correct?

1. A1, 2, 4, 3
2. B2, 4, 1, 3
3. C4, 2, 1, 3
4. D2, 1, 4, 3