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NATIONAL SPORT SCHOOL Mark HALF-YEARLY EXAMINATION 2015/16 Level 7-8 FORM 1 ENGLISH TIME: 2 hours 15 mins Section Oral Listening Comprehension Language Reading Comprehension Literature Composition

Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets. The first one has already been done for you. 5 marks [ ] Dear Ellen, How (0) are you?

1 NATIONAL SPORT SCHOOL Mark HALF-YEARLY EXAMINATION 2015/16 Level 7-8 FORM 1 ENGLISH TIME: 2 hours 15 mins Section Oral Listening Comprehension Language Reading Comprehension Literature Composition Global Mark Max. Mark Mark DO NOT WRITE ABOVE THIS LINE Name: Class: SECTION A LANGUAGE 15 marks A. Complete the following passage by filling in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in brackets. The first one has already been done for you. 5 marks [ ] Dear Ellen, How (0) are you? You probably (1) (not imagine) where I (2) (write) you from. This is the most wonderful experience of my life. Two months ago, I (3) (read) on the paper that a wood company (4) (want) to cut some very old trees in a forest and I decided I had to do something about it. So I (5) (make) a tree house in one of the biggest trees. I climbed up here last September, so I have been here for almost 4 months. I can say I (6) (have) a wonderful time, although sometimes at night it (7) (get) very cold. I think I (8) (stay) up here for another two or three months and during this time I (9) (write) a diary. I hope some newspaper (10) (publish) it when I get down. Best Wishes, Ben National Sport School English Form 1 Level Page 1 of 9

2 B. Fill in the gaps with a quantifier from the box. Each quantifier must be used once. The first one has been done for you. 5 marks [ ] much a lot a lot of many a little little a few few some any very little Dear Alice, Thanks (0) a lot for your letter. I am very happy to be your pen-pal. I have (1) things to tell you about myself even though I have (2) time since I m busy with school work. I live with my parents and my dog, Scottie. I haven t got (3) brothers or sisters. I go to an enormous school. There are quite (4) students in my class but I still have (5) friends. I haven t got (6) free time so I have (7) hobbies. On Saturdays I go to the cinema with my friends. I also like to go shopping. There are (8) shops in my town. I have (9) money to spend, but I like looking at the things in the shops! Please write to me soon and tell me (10) about yourself. Best wishes, Sophie. C. Fill in the gaps with a suitable word. The first one has been done for you. 5 marks [ ] I have a (0) friend who is (1) of spiders. This isn t very unusual; a lot of people detest spiders. I don t really like spiders much myself. I don t mind them if I (2) them outside, in the garden, as long as they re not too (3). But if one comes in the house, (4) if it s one of those really big spiders with (5) legs and little red eyes, first I panic but when I (6) down I try to get rid of it. (7) I ll use a brush to get (8) of the spider, but if I feel brave enough then I ll put a glass over the top of it, (9) a piece of paper under the glass and then take it outside. I hope they won t (10) up in my house again! National Sport School English Form 1 Level Page 2 of 9

3 SECTION B READING COMPREHENSION 20 marks Read the passage about A Foggy Figure, which is on a separate sheet, and then answer the following questions. 1. Where would you find this passage? Underline the correct answer. 1 mark [ ] a) Encyclopaedia b) Prose book c) Magazine article 2. State whether the following statements are TRUE (T) or FALSE (F). Write a reason to back up your answer. 4 marks [ ] a) Mary and Justin did not care about seeing the ghost. Reason: b) Mary did not suspect anything when she smelled the coffee. Reason: c) This story was one of many stories that Thomas narrated to Mary and Justin. Reason: d) Mary and Justine slowly rowed the boat out onto the lake. Reason: 2. a) How can this extract be described best? Underline the best answer. 1 mark [ ] i) scientific ii) eerie iii) funny b) Why do you think so? 1 mark [ ] 3. How many real characters do we find in the text? 1 mark [ ] 4. When does this story take place? Underline the correct answer. 1 mark [ ] a. shortly before or after dawn b. shortly before or after dusk c. in the middle of the night d. after their vacation is over National Sport School English Form 1 Level Page 3 of 9

5. Why didn't Justin and Mary take the boat out on the lake alone? 1 mark [ ] 6. a. Based on the information in the story, which word best describes Uncle Thomas? Underline the correct one.

4 5. Why didn't Justin and Mary take the boat out on the lake alone? 1 mark [ ] 6. a. Based on the information in the story, which word best describes Uncle Thomas? Underline the correct one. 2 marks [ ] i) scared ii) hard-working iii) lonely iv) creative b. Say why you chose the word above. 7. What do the following words refer to in the text? 2 marks [ ] a) they (line 1) - b) it (line 11) - c) him (line 19) - d) me (line 33) - 8. Find a word in the passage which means: a) Holidaying - b) Looked at - c) Weak - d) Smell - e) Hardly - f) Embraced - 6 marks [ ] National Sport School English Form 1 Level Page 4 of 9

5 SECTION C LITERATURE PART 1 POETRY: Unprepared Text 20 marks 10 marks Read the poem and answer all the questions below. Over the River and Through the Wood Over the river, and through the wood, To Grandfather's house we go; the horse knows the way to carry the sleigh through the white and drifted snow. Over the river, and through the wood, to Grandfather's house away! We would not stop for doll or top, for 'tis Thanksgiving Day. Over the river, and through the wood oh, how the wind does blow! It stings the toes and bites the nose as over the ground we go. Over the river, and through the wood and straight through the barnyard gate, We seem to go extremely slow, it is so hard to wait! Over the river, and through the wood When Grandmother sees us come, She will say, "O, dear, the children are here, bring a pie for everyone." Over the river, and through the wood now Grandmother's cap I spy! Hurrah for the fun! Is the pudding done? Hurrah for the pumpkin pie! by Lydia Maria Child National Sport School English Form 1 Level Page 5 of 9

6 1. What does the poem describe? 1 mark [ ] 2. Write down the rhyming scheme of stanza 1 and stanza 2. ½ mark, ½ mark [ ] 3. Quote 2 pairs of rhyming words. ½ mark, ½ mark [ ] a) Quote a figure of speech in stanza 3. 1 mark [ ] b) What type of figure of speech is this? 1 mark [ ] c) Why does the poet use this figure of speech? 1 mark [ ] 5. a) Describe the poem s rhythm. 1 mark [ ] b) What does the rhythm of the poem reflect? 1 mark [ ] 7. a) How do you think the persona is feeling throughout the poem? 1 mark [ ] b) Quote a phrase to back up your answer. 1 mark [ ] National Sport School English Form 1 Level Page 6 of 9

7 PART II PROSE: Unprepared Text 10 marks Read the following passage and answer all the questions below Outside, the world had become a formless, swirling mist with no shapes or shadows behind it, while the house itself seemed to have twisted and stretched, it appeared to Coraline that it was crouching and staring down at her, as if it were not really a house but only the idea of a house and the person who had had the idea, she was certain, was not a good person. There was sticky web-stuff clinging to her arm, and she wiped it off as best she could, the grey windows of the house slanted at strange angles. The other mother was waiting for her, standing on the grass with her arms folded. Her black-button eyes were expressionless, but her lips were pressed tightly in a cold fury. When she saw Coraline she reached out one long white hand, and she crooked a finger. Coraline walked towards her. The other mother said nothing. I ve found two, said Coraline. One soul still to go. The expression on the other mother s face did not change. She might not have heard what Coraline said. Well, I just thought you d want to know, said Coraline. Thank you Coraline, said the other mother coldly, and her voice did not just come from her mouth. It came from the mist, and the fog, and the house, and the sky. She said, You know that I love you. (Adapted from Coraline by Neil Gaiman) 1. In which person-narrative is this text written in? 1 mark [ ] 2. What type of atmosphere does the author create in paragraph 1? (Use adjectives to answer) 2 marks [ ] 2. a) Quote a personification in paragraph 1? 1 mark [ ] b) Why does the author make use of this personification? 1 mark [ ] National Sport School English Form 1 Level Page 7 of 9

8 3. Quote a phrase from paragraph 2 to show how angry the other mother was. 1 mark [ ] 4. a) How do you think Coraline was feeling? 1 mark [ ] b) Quote a phrase to show Coraline s feelings. 1 mark [ ] 5. [ ]and her voice did not just come from her mouth. It came from the mist, and the fog, and the house, and the sky. (Line 15-16) How would you feel if you were instead of Coraline? 1 mark [ ] 6. Do you think Coraline loves the other mother? Why do you think so? 1 mark [ ] SECTION D COMPOSITION 25 marks Write between 150 and 200 words on ONE of the following: 1) A person you admire. 2) Write an to a friend/relative inviting him/her for a sleepover. 3) Continue the story. The sun was scorching hot and the sea was crystal clear blue Composition Title Number National Sport School English Form 1 Level Page 8 of 9

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Thanksgiving Day Lydia Maria Child. All In A Word Aileen Fisher. Turkey, Turkey MotherGooseCaboose. THANKS for Thanksgiving MotherGooseCaboose

Thanksgiving Day Lydia Maria Child. All In A Word Aileen Fisher. Turkey, Turkey MotherGooseCaboose. THANKS for Thanksgiving MotherGooseCaboose Thanksgiving. MotherGooseCaboose.com Decorate the poem. Print out all the pages. Read the poems. Color the pictures. Cut out the pictures you would like to go with the poems & paste them around each poem.