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

“The classroom was as quiet as a mouse while the students took their test.” What does the phrase “as quiet as a mouse” tell us?

1. AA mouse was in the room.
2. BThe students were scared of mice.
3. CThe test was about small animals.
4. DThe room was very quiet.

A map has a scale that shows 1 centimetre = 2 kilometres. Two towns are 3 centimetres apart on the map. How far apart are the towns in real life?

1. A3 kilometres
2. B6 kilometres
3. C5 kilometres
4. D2 kilometres

Survey results: “Of 100 hospital visitors asked, 65 said parking was hard to find, 20 said it was easy, and 15 had no opinion.” Which conclusion is supported?

1. AParking at the hospital is free.
2. BMost visitors asked found parking hard to find.
3. CAll visitors had an opinion about parking.
4. DOnly a few visitors found parking hard to find.

“After the storm, the town came together. Neighbours cleared fallen trees, shared food and checked on elderly residents.” What is the main theme of the passage?

1. AThe danger of living near old trees
2. BPeople helping one another in hard times
3. CWhy older people should move away
4. DThe best way to prepare for a storm

Passage: “Cycling to work saves money on fuel and parking. It also gives regular exercise and produces no exhaust fumes.” Which title fits the passage best?

1. AHow to Repair a Bicycle
2. BA History of the Bicycle
3. CBenefits of Cycling to Work
4. DThe Dangers of City Traffic

The sign at the pool reads: “Children under 8 must be accompanied by an adult in the water. Children 8 to 12 may swim alone if they pass the swim test. No one under 16 may use the diving board.” A 10-year-old has passed the swim test. What may the child do?

1. AUse the diving board only with an adult
2. BSwim alone, but not use the diving board
3. CSwim only with an adult in the water
4. DSwim alone and use the diving board

A school sends this note: “Due to the forecast of heavy snow, all classes will move online on Friday. Students should log in at the usual time. The building will be closed.” Which statement is NOT supported by the note?

1. AClasses on Friday are cancelled entirely.
2. BThe change is because of expected snow.
3. CThe school building will be closed on Friday.
4. DStudents will attend classes online on Friday.