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The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. It covers more area than all the land on Earth put together. What does the passage say about the Pacific Ocean?

1. AIt is the smallest and warmest ocean.
2. BIt is the only ocean with islands.
3. CIt is shallower and colder than the Atlantic Ocean.
4. DIt covers more area than all the land combined.

The giant panda eats mostly bamboo. An adult can spend up to 14 hours a day eating, because bamboo provides little energy. Pandas live in mountain forests in central China. Why do pandas spend so many hours eating?

1. ABamboo provides little energy.
2. BPandas live in cold mountains.
3. CPandas eat many different foods.
4. DBamboo is hard to find in China.

Magnets attract objects made of iron, such as nails and paper clips. They do not attract wood, plastic or paper. Which object would a magnet attract?

1. AA sheet of paper
2. BAn iron nail
3. CA wooden spoon
4. DA plastic cup

Washing hands with soap for at least 20 seconds removes many germs. Soap breaks up the oily layer that holds germs on the skin, and rinsing washes them away. What is the author’s main purpose?

1. ATo explain how handwashing with soap removes germs
2. BTo tell a story about a person who got sick
3. CTo compare soap with hand sanitiser in detail
4. DTo persuade readers to buy a certain brand of soap

Instructions for a blood pressure monitor: “Sit quietly for five minutes. Rest your arm on a table at heart level. Do not talk during the reading.” Which action would go against these instructions?

1. ASitting quietly for five minutes beforehand
2. BChatting with a friend while the cuff inflates
3. CKeeping completely still and silent during the reading
4. DResting the arm on a table at heart level

“The FAST test helps people spot a stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services.” What does the letter T stand for?

1. ATemperature rising suddenly and sharply
2. BTime to call emergency services
3. CTiredness in the arms and legs
4. DTrouble seeing out of one eye

“Hospital A has 20 nurses for 100 patients. Hospital B has 15 nurses for 50 patients.” Which statement is correct?

1. AHospital B has more nurses per patient.
2. BHospital A has fewer patients per nurse.
3. CHospital A has more nurses per patient.
4. DBoth hospitals have the same ratio.

Passage A: “The museum should be free so everyone can enjoy it.” Passage B: “If the museum is free, it may not have money to care for its collection.” What concern does Passage B raise?

1. AToo many visitors breaking the rules
2. BThe museum’s opening hours on Sundays
3. CThe quality of the museum’s café
4. DFunding for upkeep of the collection