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Explanation:

For the first question (What do you think is about to happen next?):

From the passage, Marcus is repeatedly checking the clock, the classroom is quiet, and everyone looks up when the door opens. These clues suggest a significant event related to the door opening, likely the arrival of a person (like a teacher or a special guest) or the start of an expected activity. So, it's probable that the person they were waiting for (maybe a teacher, a speaker, or someone important) has arrived, and the class will now proceed with what they were waiting for, such as a lesson, an announcement, or a special session.

The clues are Marcus glancing at the clock “for the third time” (showing anticipation and waiting), the “unusually quiet” classroom (indicating everyone was waiting attentively), and “everyone looked up at once” when the door opened (showing the door opening was a significant, awaited event). These details imply they were waiting for someone or something related to the door opening.

Answer:

I think the person they were waiting for (such as a teacher, a guest speaker, or someone important) has arrived, and the class will now begin the activity or event they were anticipating, like starting a lesson, receiving an announcement, or having a special session.

For the second question (What clues from the passage helped you make this prediction?):