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An allergy is when the body’s immune system reacts to something that is usually harmless, such as pollen, dust or certain foods. Common signs include sneezing, itching and a rash. Which is given as an example of something that can cause an allergy?

1. APollen
2. BWater
3. COxygen
4. DSunshine

Owls hunt mostly at night. Their large eyes help them see in dim light, and their excellent hearing lets them find mice hidden under leaves or snow. Which two features help owls hunt at night?

1. ALarge eyes and excellent hearing
2. BBright feathers and loud calls
3. CSharp beaks and long legs
4. DStrong wings and a long, quiet tail

A map has a scale that shows 1 centimetre = 2 kilometres. Two towns are 3 centimetres apart on the map. How far apart are the towns in real life?

1. A2 kilometres
2. B5 kilometres
3. C3 kilometres
4. D6 kilometres

Mount Everest grows about 4 millimetres taller every year. This happens because the Indian plate is slowly pushing against the Eurasian plate, forcing the land upward. What causes Mount Everest to grow?

1. AVolcanic eruptions under the mountain
2. BThe movement of two plates pushing together
3. CSnow building up on the summit every year
4. DClimbers adding rocks to the peak

At the start of the shift, the nurse counted the patient’s tablets: 30. At the end of the shift, there were 27. The patient takes one tablet three times a day, and all doses were given on time during the shift. What can you conclude?

1. AThe patient took six tablets during the shift.
2. BThe patient refused all three doses offered during the shift.
3. CSome tablets are missing from the container.
4. DThe count matches three doses given during the shift.

Wetlands such as marshes and swamps act like natural sponges. They soak up rainwater and release it slowly, which reduces flooding downstream. They also filter pollution from the water. Which sentence best summarises the passage?

1. AWetlands reduce flooding and clean water.
2. BSwamps are more useful than marshes.
3. CWetlands cause flooding after heavy rain.
4. DWetlands are found only near the ocean.

Passage A: “Hospital food should be cooked fresh on site to improve taste.” Passage B: “Cooking on site costs more and needs more kitchen staff.” Which question would best help decide between the two views?

1. AHow many patients like to eat breakfast?
2. BDo the benefits justify the extra cost?
3. CWhat colour are the hospital’s food trays?
4. DWhen was the hospital kitchen first built?

“Supporters of the new law say it will reduce noise at night. Opponents say it will hurt businesses that stay open late. Both sides agree that residents deserve a good night’s sleep.” On what do both sides agree?

1. AResidents should be able to sleep well.
2. BBusinesses should close at sunset.
3. CThe law will reduce noise at night.
4. DThe law will hurt late-night businesses.