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1.

Richard threw his surfboard into the water, lay on it, and paddled out to meet the waves. Where is Richard?
- A.
  
  In a pond
- B.
  
  In a bathtub
- C.
  
  In an ocean
Correct Answer
C. In an ocean

Explanation
Richard is in an ocean because he threw his surfboard into the water, lay on it, and paddled out to meet the waves. This suggests that he is engaging in the activity of surfing, which typically takes place in the ocean where there are waves suitable for this sport.

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2.

Fred lay under the house and skillfully wrapped the electrical wires with masking tape. What is Fred's job?
- A.
  
  Electrician (电工, 电气专家)
- B.
  
  Teacher
- C.
  
  Doctor
- D.
  
  Student
Correct Answer
A. Electrician (电工, 电气专家)

Explanation
The given sentence mentions that Fred skillfully wrapped the electrical wires with masking tape. This suggests that Fred is knowledgeable and experienced in handling electrical wires, indicating that his job is likely that of an electrician.

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3.

Karen wiped the sleep from her eyes just as the sun's first rays were breaking over the horizon. What time is it?
- A.
  
  Evening
- B.
  
  Dawn
- C.
  
  Midday
- D.
  
  Dusk
Correct Answer
B. Dawn

Explanation
The given sentence states that Karen wiped the sleep from her eyes just as the sun's first rays were breaking over the horizon. This suggests that it is early in the morning when the sun is rising, which is characteristic of dawn. Therefore, the correct answer is dawn.

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There was no outside light and no moon. Patrick couldn't find the key to the door. Suddenly he remembered that he had a small torch/flashlight on his key ring. What did Patrick do next?
- A.
  
  Close the door and walk outside
- B.
  
  Close the door and walk inside
- C.
  
  Open the door and walk outside
- D.
  
  Open the door and walk inside
Correct Answer
D. Open the door and walk inside

Explanation
Since Patrick couldn't find the key to the door in the absence of light, he remembered that he had a small torch/flashlight on his key ring. Therefore, the logical next step for Patrick would be to use the flashlight to find the key, open the door, and walk inside.

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5.

Rachel was to give the first speech in a school debate. She had never spoken in public before, but she had prepared as much as she could. Beads of sweat (汗, 汗水) rolled down the side of her face as she walked on stage. How does Rachel feel?
- A.
  
  Excited
- B.
  
  Exciting
- C.
  
  Nervous
- D.
  
  Fashionable
Correct Answer
C. Nervous

Explanation
Rachel feels nervous. This is indicated by the fact that beads of sweat are rolling down the side of her face as she walks on stage. This physical reaction is commonly associated with feelings of anxiety and nervousness.

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Quiz 2 - Inference

Richard threw his surfboard into the water, lay on it, and paddled out to meet the waves. Where is Richard?

Fred lay under the house and skillfully wrapped the electrical wires with masking tape. What is Fred's job?

Karen wiped the sleep from her eyes just as the sun's first rays were breaking over the horizon. What time is it?

There was no outside light and no moon. Patrick couldn't find the key to the door. Suddenly he remembered that he had a small torch/flashlight on his key ring. What did Patrick do next?

Rachel was to give the first speech in a school debate. She had never spoken in public before, but she had prepared as much as she could. Beads of sweat (汗, 汗水) rolled down the side of her face as she walked on stage. How does Rachel feel?