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Question 1 — Easy

Read the following text: Each summer, thousands of flying foxes roost in the trees along the Daintree River in far north Queensland. These large bats hang upside down in dense clusters, covering entire tree canopies with their dark, leathery wings. During the night, they fly up to fifty kilometres in search of nectar and fruit. Flying foxes play a vital role in the rainforest ecosystem by pollinating native plants and spreading seeds across vast distances. Without them, many rainforest trees would struggle to reproduce. Despite their importance, flying foxes are sometimes considered a nuisance by local residents due to the noise and smell of large roosts. According to the text, why are flying foxes important to the rainforest ecosystem?

Answer: The text directly states that flying foxes play a vital role by pollinating native plants and spreading seeds across vast distances, making option A the correct recall of this fact.

Question 2 — Medium

Read the following text: The blue-tongued lizard is one of Australia's most well-known reptiles. It is easily recognised by its bright blue tongue, which it uses to startle predators. When threatened, the lizard opens its mouth wide, hisses loudly, and displays its tongue to make itself appear dangerous. Despite its fierce display, the blue-tongued lizard is not venomous and poses no real threat to humans. It feeds mainly on insects, snails, and berries. Blue-tongued lizards are commonly found in backyards and gardens across eastern Australia. They are slow-moving animals and rely on their defensive behaviour rather than speed to stay safe. According to the text, why does the blue-tongued lizard display its blue tongue?

Answer: The text states that the blue-tongued lizard uses its bright blue tongue 'to startle predators' and make itself 'appear dangerous'. This is a direct recall of information stated in the passage.

Question 3 — Hard

At lunch, Jake noticed his friend Sam staring at the ground and not eating. Without being asked, Jake went over and started telling Sam about something funny that had happened in PE that morning. What does Jake's behaviour MOST suggest?

Answer: Option B is correct — Going over to a friend who seems down and immediately sharing something amusing is a deliberate attempt to improve their mood. Jake chose an approach designed to distract and cheer.

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