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The word “volcano” comes from Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. A volcano is an opening in Earth’s crust through which melted rock, ash and gases escape. Where does the word “volcano” come from?

1. AA word for melted rock
2. BA scientist who studied ash
3. CThe name of a mountain in Greece
4. DThe name of a Roman god of fire

The Pacific is the largest and deepest ocean on Earth. It covers more area than all the land on Earth put together. What does the passage say about the Pacific Ocean?

1. AIt is the smallest and warmest ocean.
2. BIt covers more area than all the land combined.
3. CIt is the only ocean with islands.
4. DIt is shallower and colder than the Atlantic Ocean.

“The baby was so tiny that she fit in the palm of her father’s hand.” What does “tiny” mean?

1. AVery heavy
2. BVery loud
3. CVery sleepy
4. DVery small

“The lungs contain millions of tiny air sacs called alveoli. Here, oxygen passes into the blood, and carbon dioxide passes out to be breathed away.” What happens in the alveoli?

1. ABlood cells are made from bone marrow.
2. BAir is warmed before reaching the nose.
3. CFood is broken down into nutrients.
4. DOxygen and carbon dioxide are exchanged.

The clinic’s new online booking system lets patients choose appointment times at any hour. Since it was introduced, missed appointments have dropped from 12 percent to 7 percent. Which statement is supported by the passage?

1. AFewer appointments were missed after the system was introduced.
2. BThe system has stopped all missed appointments.
3. CPatients prefer calling the clinic to book.
4. DThe clinic now employs more doctors and nurses than it did before.

The author writes: “Some people say reading on screens is just as good as reading on paper. However, several studies suggest that readers remember long texts slightly better on paper.” What is the author’s point?

1. AScreens should never be used for reading.
2. BReading has no effect on memory at all.
3. CPeople always remember more from screens.
4. DPaper may help people remember long texts.

“Luis looked at his watch, then at the long queue, then at his watch again. Finally, he sighed, stepped out of the line and walked to the self-service machine.” What most likely motivated Luis?

1. AHe had forgotten his wallet.
2. BHe enjoyed waiting in queues.
3. CHe wanted to talk to the cashier.
4. DHe was short of time.

“The old bookshop had survived two wars and a fire. When a huge chain store opened across the street, people expected it to close. Instead, loyal customers organised a reading club there, and sales rose.” What is the central idea?

1. AChain stores always close small bookshops.
2. BThe bookshop was badly damaged by the chain store.
3. CReading clubs are popular only in large cities.
4. DCommunity support helped the bookshop survive.