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Sloths are very slow animals that live in the rainforests of Central and South America. They spend most of their lives hanging upside down in trees and rarely come down to the ground. Where do sloths spend most of their lives?

1. ASwimming in rivers
2. BDigging underground
3. CWalking on the forest floor
4. DHanging in trees

Crows are clever birds. Scientists have seen them use sticks as tools to pull insects out of tree bark. What have scientists seen crows do?

1. AUse sticks as tools
2. BCopy human words
3. CNest underground
4. DSwim to catch fish

Bats are the only mammals that can truly fly. Their wings are made of thin skin stretched between long finger bones. What are bats’ wings made of?

1. AThin skin stretched between finger bones
2. BFur that grows into thin flaps
3. CFeathers attached to strong, hollow arm bones
4. DHard shells that open and close

In 1928 Alexander Fleming returned from holiday and noticed that mould had grown on one of his bacteria dishes. Around the mould, the bacteria had died. This led to the discovery of penicillin. What led Fleming to discover penicillin?

1. AHe noticed that bacteria near a mould had died.
2. BHe found penicillin in a book while on holiday.
3. CHe was trying to grow mould on purpose.
4. DHe tested many chemicals on bacteria in 1928.

“When you have a cold, the lining of your nose swells and makes more mucus. This is why your nose feels blocked.” What causes the blocked feeling in your nose?

1. ASwelling and extra mucus
2. BToo much sleep at night
3. CSneezing too often in the day
4. DCold air in the nose

“Mobile clinics now travel to farming villages twice a month. Before, people had to travel three hours to the nearest doctor.” What is the main benefit of the mobile clinics?

1. AFaster travel to the city
2. BMore jobs for the farmers
3. CEasier access to health care
4. DLower prices for farm products

Some scientists argue that the dinosaurs died out because a huge asteroid struck Earth. Others point to massive volcanic eruptions that changed the climate. Many now think both events played a part. Which statement best describes the passage?

1. AIt proves that only the asteroid caused the extinction.
2. BIt describes the daily life of the dinosaurs.
3. CIt argues that the dinosaurs never existed.
4. DIt presents competing explanations and a combined view.

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