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“Omar was elated when he heard he had passed his driving test. He jumped up and down and hugged his instructor.” What does “elated” mean?

1. AVery tired
2. BVery happy
3. CVery nervous
4. DVery angry

A clinic sign reads: “Please turn off your mobile phone in the X-ray room.” Where must phones be turned off?

1. AIn the X-ray room
2. BIn the waiting room
3. CAnywhere inside the clinic
4. DIn the car park

Bees are important for farming. As they move from flower to flower collecting nectar, they carry pollen that helps plants make fruit and seeds. How do bees help plants?

1. AThey dig the soil around the roots.
2. BThey carry pollen between flowers.
3. CThey eat the insects that harm crops.
4. DThey water the plants with nectar.

In 1928 Alexander Fleming returned from holiday and noticed that mould had grown on one of his bacteria dishes. Around the mould, the bacteria had died. This led to the discovery of penicillin. What led Fleming to discover penicillin?

1. AHe noticed that bacteria near a mould had died.
2. BHe found penicillin in a book while on holiday.
3. CHe tested many chemicals on bacteria in 1928.
4. DHe was trying to grow mould on purpose.

“The library will close early on Friday for staff training. Books due on Friday may be returned on Saturday without a late fee.” What can a library user conclude?

1. AThe library will be open later than usual on Friday.
2. BThe library will be closed all weekend for training.
3. CA book due Friday can be returned Saturday at no charge.
4. DAll late fees will be cancelled this month.

“The tide was coming in fast. The children, busy building their sandcastle, did not notice the water creeping closer and closer.” What is most likely to happen next?

1. AThey will win a sandcastle prize.
2. BThe tide will go back out.
3. CThey will build a castle on the cliffs.
4. DThe rising water will reach the sandcastle.

“The kettle whistled, but Sarah did not move. She was staring at the letter in her hands, reading the same line again and again.” What can you infer?

1. ASarah is waiting for the tea to cool down.
2. BThe letter is a shopping list for the week.
3. CThe letter contains news that has shocked her.
4. DSarah cannot hear the kettle whistling in the kitchen.

“The writer describes the old city as ‘a maze of narrow streets where every corner hides a surprise’.” What does this description suggest about the city?

1. AIt is boring, with nothing to see.
2. BIt is modern, wide and well planned.
3. CIt is confusing but full of interest.
4. DIt is dangerous and best avoided by visitors.