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A fire drill teaches people how to leave a building quickly and safely. During a drill, everyone should walk, not run, to the nearest exit and wait at the meeting point outside. What should people do during a fire drill?

1. ARun as fast as possible to any door
2. BWalk to the nearest exit and wait at the meeting point
3. CUse the lift to reach the ground floor
4. DStay at their desks until the alarm stops ringing completely

Dogs have a much stronger sense of smell than humans. Because of this, they are trained to help find missing people and to detect things such as drugs in airports. Why are dogs used to find missing people?

1. AThey are faster than people.
2. BThey can hear people calling far away.
3. CThey have a strong sense of smell.
4. DThey can see well in the dark.

Wash fresh fruit and vegetables under running water before eating them. This removes dirt and some germs. Do not use soap, because it can leave a residue. Why should you not use soap to wash fruit?

1. AIt can leave a residue.
2. BIt kills all the vitamins.
3. CIt makes fruit taste sweeter.
4. DIt does not remove any dirt.

“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. AVery afraid of water
2. BLacking enough water
3. CFull of fresh water
4. DCompletely covered with water

“Leaves change colour in autumn because the trees stop making chlorophyll, the green pigment. As the green fades, yellow and orange pigments that were there all along become visible.” Where do the yellow and orange colours come from?

1. APigments already present in the leaves
2. BNew pigments made only in autumn
3. CCold night air that paints the leaves
4. DSunlight that burns the green away

“Dear residents, the lift (elevator) in Block A will be out of service from Monday to Wednesday. We apologise for the inconvenience. Residents who need help with heavy items may call the caretaker.” What is the main purpose of the message?

1. ATo introduce a new caretaker
2. BTo inform residents about the lift and offer help
3. CTo announce that Block A is closing for good
4. DTo ask residents to repair the lift themselves

A survey asked 50 people leaving a fast-food restaurant about their favourite meal. Most said burgers. The writer concluded that burgers are the favourite meal of people in the country. What is the main flaw?

1. AFifty people is far too many for a survey.
2. BThe question was about the wrong topic.
3. CThe sample does not represent the whole country.
4. DBurgers are not a type of meal.

A pamphlet states: “Our vitamin drink is used by top athletes. Join the winners — drink VitaMax!” Which technique does the pamphlet mainly use to persuade?

1. AComparing the price with other brands
2. BGiving results from a scientific study
3. CExplaining how the vitamins are made
4. DLinking the product to admired people