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Nina had a sore throat and a runny nose. She stayed home from work, drank warm tea and rested on the sofa all day. What did Nina do because she was ill?

1. AShe stayed home and rested.
2. BShe went to work early.
3. CShe visited a friend.
4. DShe went for a long run.

A cereal box reads: “Contains wheat and milk. May contain traces of nuts.” Which ingredient does the box say it contains?

1. AWheat
2. BSoya
3. CShellfish
4. DEggs

Last winter our town opened a new indoor pool. Since then, the number of children taking swimming lessons has doubled. What happened after the pool opened?

1. AFewer adults went swimming.
2. BSwimming lessons became more expensive than before.
3. CThe town closed its outdoor pool.
4. DTwice as many children took swimming lessons.

Falls are a common cause of injury in older adults. Removing loose rugs, adding bright lights on stairs and installing grab bars in the bathroom can make a home safer. What is the main purpose of the passage?

1. ATo argue that older adults need carers
2. BTo explain how bones heal after a fall
3. CTo describe the design of modern bathrooms
4. DTo suggest ways to prevent falls at home

“Pressure ulcers, also called bedsores, can form when a person lies in one position for too long. Nurses help prevent them by changing the patient’s position regularly.” Why do nurses change patients’ positions?

1. ATo check the patient’s temperature
2. BTo make the bed easier to clean
3. CTo help patients sleep longer
4. DTo help prevent pressure ulcers

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

A clinic policy reads: “Patients more than 15 minutes late may be asked to rebook. Patients who call ahead to say they are running late will be seen if time allows.” A patient arrives 20 minutes late without calling. What is most likely to happen?

1. AThe patient’s next visit will be cancelled.
2. BThe patient must pay a fine before leaving.
3. CThe patient will be seen immediately.
4. DThe patient may be asked to book another time.

“Every year, Grandpa planted one more apple tree. When people asked why, since he would not live to see them fruit, he smiled and said, ‘They are not for me.’” What does Grandpa’s answer suggest?

1. AHe planted the trees for future generations.
2. BHe did not like eating apples himself.
3. CHe planned to sell the young trees soon for money.
4. DHe did not know how trees grow.