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The cheetah is the fastest land animal. It can reach speeds of about 100 km/h, but only for short bursts of around 30 seconds. What limits the cheetah’s top speed?

1. AIt runs only at night.
2. BIt is much heavier than other big cats.
3. CIt can only run on grass.
4. DIt can only keep it up for short bursts.

The clinic is open from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturdays. It is closed on Sundays and public holidays. At what time does the clinic close on a Saturday?

1. A6 p.m.
2. B1 p.m.
3. C8 a.m.
4. D9 a.m.

The ostrich is the largest bird in the world. It cannot fly, but it can run very fast on its long, strong legs. What can an ostrich do well?

1. AClimb tall trees
2. BSwim underwater
3. CRun fast
4. DFly long distances

The new medication reduced headaches in 70 percent of patients in the trial. However, 15 percent of patients reported stomach upset. What is the purpose of the second sentence?

1. ATo compare it with a different drug
2. BTo give another benefit of the medication
3. CTo explain how the trial was done
4. DTo point out a drawback of the medication

Studies show that people who eat breakfast tend to have more energy in the morning. In my view, breakfast is the most delicious meal of the day. Which sentence contains an opinion?

1. AThe first sentence
2. BBoth sentences
3. CNeither sentence
4. DThe second sentence

“Tara volunteered to stay late, helped a new colleague with her first report and never complained about the extra work.” Which word best describes Tara?

1. AHelpful
2. BSelfish
3. CLazy
4. DRude

“While most of the class cheered at the announcement of an extra week for the project, Jamal quietly closed his laptop. He had finished his project the night before after staying up until 2 a.m.” Why did Jamal most likely react differently?

1. AHe did not hear the announcement.
2. BHe had not started the project yet.
3. CHe was angry that the whole project had been cancelled.
4. DHe had already finished, so the extra week did not help him.

The writer argues: “We should not build the new road. It will destroy the old forest, and the traffic it saves will last only until more cars fill it.” Which piece of evidence would most strengthen the writer’s argument?

1. AA survey showing most people own a car
2. BA map showing where the new road would go
3. CA report that the forest is rarely visited
4. DStudies showing new roads often fill with more traffic