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Honeybees communicate by dancing. When a bee finds flowers, it returns to the hive and moves in a pattern called the waggle dance. The direction and length of the dance tell other bees where the food is. What is the main idea of the passage?

1. ABees make honey from the flowers they find.
2. BBees prefer flowers that grow close to the hive.
3. CBees use a dance to tell each other where food is.
4. DThe waggle dance is the only dance that bees know.

A weather report says: “Today will be cloudy in the morning with sunshine in the afternoon. Tonight, expect light rain.” When is rain expected?

1. AThis afternoon
2. BTonight
3. CThis morning
4. DAll day long

A good night’s sleep helps the brain store what we learned during the day. Teenagers need about 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night, but many get less. How much sleep do teenagers need, according to the passage?

1. AAbout 8 to 10 hours a night
2. BAbout 12 to 14 hours a night
3. CAbout 5 to 6 hours a night
4. DAbout 2 to 3 hours a night

“The lungs contain millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli. Here, oxygen passes into the blood, and carbon dioxide passes out to be breathed away.” What happens in the alveoli?

1. ABlood cells are made from bone marrow.
2. BOxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.
3. CAir is warmed before reaching the nose.
4. DFood is broken down into nutrients.

“The bridge was closed for repairs. As a result, drivers had to take a longer route into the city.” What relationship does “As a result” show?

1. ATime order or sequence
2. BCause and effect
3. CContrast
4. DComparison

The patient education leaflet says: “Check your blood sugar before meals and at bedtime. Write each reading in your logbook and bring the logbook to every appointment.” Why does the leaflet ask patients to bring the logbook to appointments?

1. ASo the care team can review the readings
2. BSo the patient remembers to eat meals
3. CSo the patient can show their handwriting
4. DSo the clinic can keep the logbook forever

“I have taught for 25 years,” the principal said. “I have seen many fashions come and go. But I have never seen a fashion that improved learning as much as a good night’s sleep.” What is the principal’s main point?

1. ATeachers should follow every new fashion.
2. BStudents should stay up late at night to study more.
3. CEducation never changes over 25 years.
4. DSleep matters more than passing education trends.

“The company claims its water filter removes 99% of germs. The claim is based on one test, run by the company itself, on water from a single tap.” What is the best evaluation of the claim?

1. AIt is false because filters cannot remove germs.
2. BIt is reliable because the company ran the test.
3. CIt is proven true for all types of water.
4. DIt needs independent and wider testing.