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The moon does not make its own light. What we see as moonlight is sunlight that bounces off the moon’s surface. According to the passage, what is moonlight?

1. ALight from distant stars
2. BLight made inside the moon
3. CLight from fires on the moon
4. DSunlight reflected by the moon

A label on a jar of jam reads: “Once opened, keep in the fridge and use within 4 weeks.” Where should the jam be kept after opening?

1. AIn the fridge
2. BIn a warm cupboard
3. CIn the freezer only
4. DOn a sunny windowsill

Owls hunt mostly at night. Their large eyes help them see in dim light, and their excellent hearing lets them find mice hidden under leaves or snow. Which two features help owls hunt at night?

1. ASharp beaks and long legs
2. BBright feathers and loud calls
3. CStrong wings and a long, quiet tail
4. DLarge eyes and excellent hearing

Kelp is a type of large brown algae that grows in cold ocean water. Kelp forests provide food and shelter for many animals, including sea otters, which eat the sea urchins that feed on kelp. How do sea otters help kelp forests?

1. AThey eat the sea urchins that feed on kelp.
2. BThey eat the kelp before it grows too tall.
3. CThey plant new kelp on the ocean floor.
4. DThey keep the water warm for the kelp.

Unlike most fish, the salmon is born in fresh water, travels to the ocean to grow and then returns to the same river to lay its eggs. Which choice best summarises the passage?

1. ASalmon spend their whole lives in the ocean.
2. BSalmon move between rivers and the ocean during their lives.
3. CSalmon are born in the ocean and later die in fresh-water rivers.
4. DSalmon are the only fish that lay eggs.

“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. BContrast
3. CComparison
4. DCause and effect

“Many patients feel nervous before surgery. Nurses can help by explaining what will happen, answering questions and letting patients know that their feelings are normal.” What is the author’s purpose?

1. ATo persuade patients to avoid having surgery
2. BTo criticise nurses for not explaining surgery to patients enough
3. CTo explain how surgery is performed in detail
4. DTo describe how nurses can ease patients’ fears

“The Smiths used 300 kWh of electricity in June. After installing solar panels in July, their bill showed 180 kWh used from the grid in July.” By what percentage did their use of grid electricity fall?

1. A60%
2. B40%
3. C12%
4. D120%