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“Nora’s little brother was so exhausted after the party that he fell asleep in the car before they left the driveway.” What does “exhausted” mean?

1. AVery bored
2. BVery excited
3. CVery tired
4. DVery hungry

An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

1. AOxygen
2. BWater
3. CSunshine
4. DPollen

Ana’s grandmother keeps a small notebook by the phone. She writes down every doctor’s appointment, the name of each medicine she takes and the phone numbers of her children. Why does Ana’s grandmother most likely keep the notebook?

1. ATo write stories for her grandchildren
2. BTo practise her handwriting every day
3. CTo keep a list of her favourite recipes for dinner
4. DTo help her remember important information

“The FAST test helps people spot a stroke: Face drooping, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, Time to call emergency services.” What does the letter T stand for?

1. ATime to call emergency services
2. BTemperature rising suddenly and sharply
3. CTiredness in the arms and legs
4. DTrouble seeing out of one eye

“After weeks of practice, Mei could finally play the whole piece without looking at the music.” What does “finally” suggest?

1. AShe played it for the last time.
2. BShe gave up the piano after that.
3. CShe learned it on the first day.
4. DIt took her a long time to succeed.

“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. ACause and effect
2. BTime order or sequence
3. CComparison
4. DContrast

“Dear Editor, I have lived on Elm Street for forty years. The council’s plan to cut down the old oak trees for wider pavements would destroy the character of our street. I urge readers to attend Thursday’s meeting.” What is the writer’s main goal?

1. ATo tell readers about the long history of oak trees
2. BTo thank the council for wider pavements
3. CTo describe the writer’s forty years at home
4. DTo get readers to oppose the plan at the meeting

The author writes: “Some say that online learning is less effective than learning in a classroom. That may be true for some subjects, but for many students who work or live far away, online courses are the only practical way to study.” What is the author’s position?

1. AClassroom learning is not practical for anyone.
2. BOnline learning should replace all classroom teaching.
3. COnline learning has limits but is valuable for many students.
4. DOnline learning is always less effective and should end for all subjects.