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The first Olympic Games were held in ancient Greece, in a place called Olympia. The modern Olympic Games began in 1896 in Athens. Where were the first modern Olympic Games held?

1. AParis
2. BOlympia
3. CRome
4. DAthens

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

“The audience burst into applause when the young violinist finished her solo.” What does “applause” mean?

1. ASilence after a sad song
2. BClapping to show approval
3. CShouting loudly to complain
4. DLoud laughter at a joke

Glass recycling saves energy, because melting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass from sand. Glass can be recycled again and again without losing quality. Which detail supports the idea that glass recycling saves energy?

1. AMelting recycled glass takes less heat than making new glass.
2. BGlass can be recycled again and again.
3. CGlass does not lose quality when recycled.
4. DNew glass is made from sand.

A patient handout says: “Call the clinic if your temperature rises above 38,5 °C (101,3 °F), if the wound becomes red and swollen, or if you notice any discharge.” Which situation should lead the patient to call?

1. AThe patient feels tired after a long walk.
2. BThe temperature is 37,0 °C (98,6 °F) in the evening.
3. CThe wound becomes red and swollen.
4. DThe bandage needs to be changed as planned.

“The temperature dropped below freezing overnight. In the morning, the puddles on the path were hard and slippery.” Why were the puddles hard?

1. ARain had fallen on them all night.
2. BThe water in them had frozen into ice.
3. CThe sun had dried them out.
4. DSomeone had covered them with sand.

“Hannah had always been the first to raise her hand. Since the accident, she sat at the back of the room and rarely spoke.” What does the contrast suggest?

1. AThe accident changed Hannah’s behaviour.
2. BHannah was always shy and quiet.
3. CHannah moved to a new school after the accident.
4. DHannah enjoyed sitting at the back.

A medicine label reads: “Take 1 capsule every 8 hours. Do not take with milk or antacids. Finish the full course even if you feel better.” A patient feels well after 3 days of a 7-day course. What should the patient do?

1. AKeep taking the capsules until the course is finished.
2. BTake one capsule a day for the rest of the week.
3. CStop taking the capsules because the symptoms are gone.
4. DTake the remaining capsules all at once with milk.