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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. AFur that grows into thin flaps
2. BHard shells that open and close
3. CFeathers attached to strong, hollow arm bones
4. DThin skin stretched between finger bones

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

A thermometer label says: “Clean the tip with alcohol before and after each use.” When should the tip be cleaned?

1. ABefore and after each use
2. BOnly when it looks dirty
3. COnly after each use
4. DOnly once a week

“The new staff canteen has more seats and longer opening hours. However, the prices have gone up, and some staff now bring lunch from home.” What is the most likely reason some staff bring lunch from home?

1. AThe canteen closes earlier than before.
2. BThe canteen has too few seats now.
3. CThe canteen has become more expensive.
4. DThe canteen serves only breakfast.

“It was the first warm day of spring. The park was full of people: children flew kites, families had picnics and old friends sat chatting on benches.” What is the mood of the passage?

1. AGloomy and grey
2. BTense
3. CLonely
4. DCheerful

“When the coach announced that Sam would start in the final game, Sam’s face lit up.” What does “Sam’s face lit up” mean?

1. ASam looked very happy.
2. BSam stood under a bright light.
3. CSam felt too hot to play.
4. DSam’s face turned red with anger.

The author writes: “Some argue that we should spend money on space exploration only after solving problems on Earth. But research for space has led to inventions used in medicine and everyday life.” What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo argue that space travel should end
2. BTo show that space research also benefits Earth
3. CTo explain how rockets are built
4. DTo agree that Earth’s problems come first

The author writes: “I have walked to work for twenty years, rain or shine. I have never once needed a car, so no one in this city needs one.” What is the main weakness?

1. ATwenty years is too short to judge the city.
2. BOne person’s situation may not fit everyone.
3. CWalking to work is impossible in the rain.
4. DThe author owns a car but does not use it.