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Plants make their own food through photosynthesis. They use sunlight, water and carbon dioxide from the air to make sugar, and they give off oxygen. What gas do plants give off during photosynthesis?

1. AOxygen
2. BNitrogen
3. CWater vapour only
4. DCarbon dioxide

“The ancient castle stood on a hill overlooking the village.” Which word means the same as “ancient” in this sentence?

1. AVery old
2. BVery small
3. CVery modern
4. DVery tall

A caption under a photograph reads: “Nurses at City Hospital practise CPR on training dummies during a monthly class.” What does the photograph most likely show?

1. ADoctors performing a real operation
2. BPatients waiting in a hospital lobby
3. CA nurse giving a school talk
4. DNurses practising CPR on dummies in a class

“The word ‘hydrate’ comes from the Greek word ‘hydor’, meaning water. To hydrate is to supply with water.” What does “dehydrated” most likely mean?

1. ALacking enough water
2. BVery afraid of water
3. CFull of fresh water
4. DCompletely covered with water

“Eating more fibre, drinking water and being active can help prevent constipation.” Which advice would the author most likely give?

1. ARest in bed as much as possible every day.
2. BEat mainly white bread and cheese.
3. CAvoid all fluids for several hours after meals.
4. DEat more fruit, vegetables and whole grains.

The author says: “Some argue that homework is a waste of time. Yet research shows that a moderate amount of homework can improve test scores for older students.” How does the author respond to the argument against homework?

1. ABy agreeing that homework is a waste of time
2. BBy presenting research that supports some homework
3. CBy telling a personal story about homework from school
4. DBy ignoring the argument completely

“Discharge note: Walk for 10 minutes three times a day in week 1. Increase to 20 minutes three times a day in week 2. Avoid lifting anything heavier than 5 kg (about 11 lb) for 6 weeks.” Which activity is allowed in week 2?

1. ALifting a 7 kg box onto a shelf
2. BCarrying a 10 kg bag of shopping
3. CWalking 60 minutes without a rest
4. DWalking 20 minutes three times a day

“The surgeon, who had performed the operation hundreds of times, still reviewed every step the night before.” What does this detail reveal about the surgeon?

1. AThe surgeon is careful despite great experience.
2. BThe surgeon is new and unsure of the procedure.
3. CThe surgeon has forgotten how to operate.
4. DThe surgeon now finds this operation dull and boring.