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Some trees lose their leaves in autumn and grow new ones in spring. These trees are called deciduous. Trees that keep their leaves all year, such as pine trees, are called evergreen. What is an evergreen tree?

1. AA tree that keeps its leaves all year
2. BA tree that grows only in spring
3. CA tree that loses its leaves in autumn
4. DA tree with very bright green leaves

A volunteer schedule reads: “Morning shift 8–12: Jo, Raj. Afternoon shift 12–4: Ken, Lily. Evening shift 4–8: Jo, Mia.” Who works two shifts?

1. ARaj
2. BKen
3. CJo
4. DMia

Volcanoes can be active, dormant or extinct. An active volcano has erupted recently or may erupt soon. A dormant volcano has not erupted for a long time but could erupt again. An extinct volcano is not expected to erupt again. What is a dormant volcano?

1. AOne that is erupting at this moment
2. BOne that is quiet but could erupt again
3. COne that is found under the ocean
4. DOne that will never erupt again

“The novel follows a young doctor in a small mountain town. Over one winter, she learns as much from her patients as they learn from her.” What is the most likely theme?

1. AMountains are dangerous in winter.
2. BWinter is the worst season of the year.
3. CLearning goes both ways.
4. DDoctors should live in large cities.

“The nurse spoke softly, held the boy’s hand and explained each step before she gave the injection.” Which word best describes the nurse’s manner?

1. ARushed
2. BGentle
3. CBored
4. DStrict

The human body has about 206 bones in adulthood. Babies are born with about 270, but many of them fuse together as the child grows. Why do adults have fewer bones than babies?

1. ABabies lose bones when they fall.
2. BAdults break and lose some bones.
3. CBones dissolve when a person stops growing.
4. DSome bones fuse together during growth.

“The town’s population grew from 8000 to 12 000 in ten years. During the same period, the number of schools stayed at two.” Which problem does the passage most likely point to?

1. AThe town built too many new schools.
2. BThe population of the town went down.
3. CThe schools may have become crowded.
4. DFewer children were living in the town.

Passage 1: “Electric cars produce no exhaust while driving.” Passage 2: “The electricity used to charge cars may come from power plants that burn coal.” How does Passage 2 relate to Passage 1?

1. AIt changes the topic to coal mining safety.
2. BIt gives an example that proves Passage 1.
3. CIt adds a point that complicates its claim.
4. DIt repeats the same claim in other words.