1.ง่าย
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?
- AWalking on the forest floor
- BHanging in trees
- CSwimming in rivers
- DDigging underground
2.ง่าย
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?
- ALarge eyes and excellent hearing
- BSharp beaks and long legs
- CStrong wings and a long, quiet tail
- DBright feathers and loud calls
3.ง่าย
Earthworms help gardens. As they tunnel through the soil, they let in air and water. Their waste also adds nutrients that plants need. According to the passage, how do earthworms help plants?
- AThey carry seeds to new parts of the garden.
- BThey eat the insects that harm plant leaves.
- CThey let air and water into the soil.
- DThey keep the soil dry during heavy rain.
4.ปานกลาง
Insulin is a hormone made by the pancreas. It helps glucose move from the blood into cells, where it is used for energy. In type 1 diabetes, the pancreas makes little or no insulin. What would most likely happen to blood glucose in untreated type 1 diabetes?
- AIt would rise, because less glucose can enter the cells.
- BIt would turn into insulin in the pancreas.
- CIt would fall, because the cells use more glucose.
- DIt would stay normal, because insulin is not needed for glucose.
5.ปานกลาง
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?
- ATo explain how the trial was done
- BTo give another benefit of the medication
- CTo compare it with a different drug
- DTo point out a drawback of the medication
6.ปานกลาง
“Last summer, the town held its first food festival. More than 5000 people came, and the local restaurants sold out of food by evening. The mayor has already announced a second festival for next year.” Why most likely did the mayor announce a second festival?
- AThe restaurants asked to close for the summer.
- BThe town wanted to replace its restaurants.
- CFew people came to the first festival.
- DThe first festival was a big success.
7.ยาก
Train timetable: trains leave Oak Street at 6:10, 6:40, 7:10 and 7:40 a.m. The journey to Central takes 35 minutes. A nurse’s shift at Central Hospital starts at 7:30 a.m., and it is a 5-minute walk from the station. Which is the latest train she can take and still arrive on time?
- AThe 6:40 train
- BThe 7:40 train
- CThe 6:10 train
- DThe 7:10 train
8.ยาก
Passage: “Tea contains caffeine, but usually less per cup than coffee. Some people switch to tea to reduce their caffeine intake while keeping a warm morning drink.” Which statement can be inferred?
- ASwitching to tea may cut caffeine intake.
- BCoffee has less caffeine than tea.
- CTea contains no caffeine at all.
- DPeople usually drink tea only in the evening.
เฉลย
- 1. B · Hanging in trees
- 2. A · Large eyes and excellent hearing
- 3. C · They let air and water into the soil.
- 4. A · It would rise, because less glucose can enter the cells.
- 5. D · To point out a drawback of the medication
- 6. D · The first festival was a big success.
- 7. A · The 6:40 train
- 8. A · Switching to tea may cut caffeine intake.
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