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Seahorses are unusual fish. The female lays her eggs in a pouch on the male’s belly, and the male carries them until they hatch. Which seahorse carries the eggs until they hatch?

1. ANeither parent
2. BThe male
3. CBoth parents in turn
4. DThe female

Mars is called the Red Planet because its soil contains iron oxide, which gives it a reddish colour. Why is Mars called the Red Planet?

1. AIts soil contains iron oxide.
2. BIt is very close to the sun.
3. CIt has red oceans.
4. DIt has two small red moons.

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. AOn a sunny windowsill
2. BIn the freezer only
3. CIn the fridge
4. DIn a warm cupboard

“The novel follows a young doctor in a small mountain town. Over one winter, she learns as much from her patients as they learn from her.” What is the most likely theme?

1. ALearning goes both ways.
2. BDoctors should live in large cities.
3. CWinter is the worst season of the year.
4. DMountains are dangerous in winter.

“Using phones and tablets late at night may make it harder to fall asleep. Experts suggest putting screens away about an hour before bed.” Which person is following the experts’ advice?

1. ABen, who scrolls his phone until midnight
2. BAna, who reads a paper book for the last hour
3. CCara, who watches videos on her tablet in bed
4. DDan, who plays games until he falls asleep

Florence Nightingale collected data on deaths among soldiers in the Crimean War. She showed in clear diagrams that more soldiers died from disease than from battle wounds, and she used this evidence to persuade the government to improve hospital sanitation. What was Nightingale’s main goal in collecting the data?

1. ATo teach soldiers how to draw diagrams
2. BTo convince officials to improve hospital conditions
3. CTo prove that battle wounds were not dangerous
4. DTo design better weapons for the army

The author writes: “Some parents worry that letting children play outside unsupervised is dangerous. While some risks exist, outdoor play builds independence, problem-solving and physical health.” What is the author’s position?

1. AChildren should never play outside without adults.
2. BParents worry too little about their children.
3. COutdoor play has no risks for children at all.
4. DThe benefits of outdoor play outweigh its risks.

Train timetable: trains leave Oak Street at 6:10, 6:40, 7:10 and 7:40 a.m. The journey to Central takes 35 minutes. A nurse’s shift at Central Hospital starts at 7:30 a.m., and it is a 5-minute walk from the station. Which is the latest train she can take and still arrive on time?

1. AThe 7:40 train
2. BThe 6:40 train
3. CThe 6:10 train
4. DThe 7:10 train