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Reading comprehension

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  1. According to the passage on learning a second language, what may second-language learners keep sharper in old age?
  2. What do adults learn faster than children, according to the passage?
  3. Why does switching between languages seem to help the brain?
  4. Why do teachers recommend different methods for different ages?
  5. Which of the following would the author most likely agree with?
  6. What do solar panels convert sunlight into, according to the passage?
  7. How can the electricity be used in the evening, according to the passage?
  8. What do many owners recover within several years?
  9. Which of the following does the amount of money saved NOT depend on, according to the passage?
  10. What is the main idea of the passage on solar energy for homes?
  11. According to the passage on the bicycle, what was missing on the first bicycles?
  12. What was a feature of the "safety bicycle"?
  13. Why does the passage say the early pedal machines were unpopular?
  14. What can be inferred about the safety bicycle from the passage?
  15. Which of the following best describes the author's view of the safety bicycle's impact?
  16. According to the passage on urban gardens, what do residents turn into community gardens?
  17. Which benefit of urban gardens, besides food, is mentioned in the passage?
  18. What criticism of the gardens is mentioned in the passage?
  19. What is the purpose of the temporary permits mentioned in the passage?
  20. Which statement best expresses the main idea of the passage on urban gardens?

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