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A doctor uses a stethoscope to listen to sounds inside the body, such as the heartbeat and breathing. What is a stethoscope used for?

1. AMeasuring a patient’s temperature
2. BListening to sounds inside the body
3. CTaking a blood sample
4. DLooking inside a patient’s ears

When a hedgehog is frightened, it rolls into a tight ball. Its sharp spines then stick out in all directions, protecting its soft belly. What does a hedgehog do when it is frightened?

1. AIt rolls into a ball.
2. BIt runs into water.
3. CIt calls loudly.
4. DIt climbs a tree.

Each year the town plants trees in the park. This spring, volunteers planted 40 oak trees and 25 maple trees. How many trees did the volunteers plant this spring?

1. A15
2. B40
3. C25
4. D65

The author says: “Some argue that homework is a waste of time. Yet research shows that a moderate amount of homework can improve test scores for older students.” How does the author respond to the argument against homework?

1. ABy ignoring the argument completely
2. BBy agreeing that homework is a waste of time
3. CBy presenting research that supports some homework
4. DBy telling a personal story about homework from school

“Tomás has worked as a paramedic for ten years. He says the hardest part of the job is not the long hours but telling families bad news.” What does Tomás find hardest about his job?

1. AGiving bad news to families
2. BWorking long hours
3. CLearning new medical skills
4. DDriving the ambulance at night

“The word ‘hydrate’ comes from the Greek word ‘hydor’, meaning water. To hydrate is to supply with water.” What does “dehydrated” most likely mean?

1. AFull of fresh water
2. BLacking enough water
3. CCompletely covered with water
4. DVery afraid of water

“The scientist repeated the experiment five times in different labs and always got the same result.” Why does this strengthen the scientist’s findings?

1. AIt proves the result is true in every case.
2. BRepeated results make chance or error less likely.
3. CThe law requires exactly five repeat tests.
4. DDifferent labs always use the same equipment.

A table shows hours of sleep and test scores for four students: Ali 5 h, 62%; Ben 6 h, 70%; Cara 8 h, 85%; Dev 9 h, 83%. Which statement is best supported?

1. AHere, more sleep was mostly linked to higher scores.
2. BBen scored higher than Cara because he slept less.
3. CSleep has no connection at all with test scores.
4. DNine hours of sleep always gives the top score.