1.Easy
Some trees lose their leaves in autumn and grow new ones in spring. These trees are called deciduous. Trees that keep their leaves all year, such as pine trees, are called evergreen. What is an evergreen tree?
- AA tree that grows only in spring
- BA tree that loses its leaves in autumn
- CA tree with very bright green leaves
- DA tree that keeps its leaves all year
2.Easy
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?
- AStrong wings and a long, quiet tail
- BBright feathers and loud calls
- CLarge eyes and excellent hearing
- DSharp beaks and long legs
3.Easy
A recipe card says: “Serves 4. You will need 2 cups of rice, 1 onion and 3 cups of water.” How many people does the recipe serve?
- A1
- B2
- C3
- D4
4.Medium
“Old Mr. Hale’s garden was full of weeds, the gate hung from one hinge, and the windows were covered in dust.” What can the reader most likely infer?
- AMr. Hale spends every single day working in the garden.
- BMr. Hale has just moved into the house.
- CThe house has not been cared for in some time.
- DThe house was cleaned the day before.
5.Medium
“Tara volunteered to stay late, helped a new colleague with her first report and never complained about the extra work.” Which word best describes Tara?
- ALazy
- BRude
- CHelpful
- DSelfish
6.Medium
“It was the first warm day of spring. The park was full of people: children flew kites, families had picnics and old friends sat chatting on benches.” What is the mood of the passage?
- ATense
- BGloomy and grey
- CLonely
- DCheerful
7.Hard
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 7:40 train
- BThe 6:10 train
- CThe 6:40 train
- DThe 7:10 train
8.Hard
“When the power went out, Grandpa calmly lit the candles, found the radio and told us stories about storms from his childhood.” Which word best describes Grandpa?
- AForgetful
- BImpatient
- CComposed
- DFrightened
Answer key
- 1. D · A tree that keeps its leaves all year
- 2. C · Large eyes and excellent hearing
- 3. D · 4
- 4. C · The house has not been cared for in some time.
- 5. C · Helpful
- 6. D · Cheerful
- 7. C · The 6:40 train
- 8. C · Composed
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