Rustomjee Cambridge International School & Junior College
2nd TERM EXAMINATION (2011-12)SUBJET: ENGLISH-Paper 1 Std: 4 Div. ___
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1.A.Read the passage carefully and answer the following questions: [10]
She began to walk forward towards the light in the wood. To her surprise, she found that it was a lamp post. While she stood there, she heard the sound of feet coming towards her.
A very strange person stepped out from the trees into the light.
He was a little taller than Lucy and he carried an umbrella, white with snow. He wore a red scarf round his neck and had a short, pointed beard. From the waist upwards, he was like a man, but his legs were covered with black hair and shaped like a goat’s. He had goat hooves instead of feet and two small horns on the top of his head. He was a faun. “Good evening,” said Lucy.
“Good evening. Good evening”, said the Faun.”Excuse me, but- are you a girl?” “ My name is Lucy”, said Lucy, she was not quite sure what the question meant. “My name is Tumnus,” said the Faun.”Are you a human?”
“Of course, I’m a human!” said Lucy, still a little puzzled.
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“Forgive me,”Said the Faun.”I ‘ve never seen a human before. How did you get into Narnia?”
“Narnia? What’s that?’ asked Lucy.
“This is the land of Narnia,” said the Faun.
“Ah!”said Lucy.”I haven’t heard of Narnia before. I got in through the wardrobe.” “Ah!”said Mr. Tumnus.”I did not work enough at geography when I was at school. I haven’t heard of a country called Ward Robe before. But we shall both get a cold if we stand here talking in the snow. Come and have some tea with me.”
“Thank you very much, Mr.Tumnus,” said Lucy.”But I think I should go home now.” “It’s only just round the corner,”said Mr.Tumnus.”And I have lots of nice things to eat. Come.”
He took Lucy’s arm and led her deeper into the wood.Mr. Tumnus lived in a very comfortable cave. While Lucy sat by the fire,Mr.Tumnus gave her nice food to eat and played beautiful music on a flute.They talked happily for a long time.Atlast,Lucy got up. “I really must go home now,” she said. “The others will wonder where I have gone.” Suddenly, Mr.Tumnus burst into tears.”Oh-oh!”he sobbed. “I ‘m such a bad faun!” “I work for the White Witch.”Mr.Tumnus said sadly.
“She ordered me to catch any human boys or girls in the wood and take them to her. I am a kidnapper. I pretended to be your friend and asked you to tea. But all the time ,I was waiting for you to fall asleep, and then I was going to tell the White Witch.”
1.Tick the correct answer: (2 marks)
i. What is the genre of this story?
a. Non-Fiction b. Fantasy c. Myth d. Fact ii. Who is the author of this story?
a. Charles Dickens b. David Copperfield c. C.S Lewis iii. What is located at the edge of Narnia?
iv. Why does Mr. Tumnus invite Lucy back to his cave? a. In order to tell her about the White Witch
b. In order to become good friends
c. In order to secure Lucy's handkerchief d.In order to turn her over to the White Witch
2. Write any three characteristics of the faun. (3 marks)
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3. Why did Mr.Tumnus burst into tears? (2 marks)
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4. Do you think Lucy should have entered the wardrobe? Give a reason for your answer.
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5. Write any one thing that Mr. Tumnus did, to make Lucy feel comfortable with him?(1 mark)
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QII. Language Record: (5 marks)
i. Tick the correct meaning , write the word class and use the word in a sentence of
your own: (4 marks)
1.strange (_______________)
a.weird b.imaginary c.believe d.confused
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2.pretend (_________________)
a.act b.invent c.affect d.search
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ii. Write the antonym of: (1 mark )
a .comfortable x __________________________ b. forgive x __________________________
QIII. . Directed Writing: (5 marks )
Imagine Mr.Tumnus has entered your house through the magic wardrobe and you are amazed to meet him. Take help from the passage and write a conversation between you and Mr.Tumnus. You must include the following points in your conversation.
i. Talk about each other’s family background
ii. The conversation they have should reveal their personal nature, likes and dislikes.
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Q IV. Poem: (5 marks)
Read the poem and answer the following questions:
What is this life if, full of care, We have no time to stand and stare.
No time to stand beneath the boughs And stare as long as sheep or cows.
No time to see, when woods we pass, Where squirrels hide their nuts in grass. No time to see, in broad daylight,
Streams full of stars like skies at night.
1. Describe in your own words the views of William Davies on the life of man of modern age. (2 marks) _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _____
2. How do the beauties of nature inspire you in your day-to-day life? (2 marks) _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________ ____
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QV. English Literature: (5 marks)
Literature:
1. Which of the following is NOT one of the gifts that Minister Campbell gives David as he leaves home?
a. shilling b. map c. a recipe for Lilly of the Valley Water d. Bible
2. What is the name of the house which David heads for after leaving Essendean? a. Balfour House b.Cramond c.Glasgow d. the Shaws
3. Who washed and dressed David's wounds?
a. Mr. Rankeillor b. Mr. Riach c. Ransome d. Hoseason
4. What does the lightening in Chapter IV likely symbolize?
a. knowledge b. manhood c. death d. creation
5. How was Ebenezer related to Alexander?
a. Uncle b. Brother c. Cousin d. Father
QVI. Spelling and vocabulary- (10 marks)
Fill in the missing letter:
1. A person who writes books is called an a __ t __ __ r 2. To say again is r__ __ __ __ __.
3.A musical entertainment is called as __ __ __ c __ __ t . 4.The opposite of minor is m __ __ o __.
5.The part between hand and arm is w__ __ __ __. 6. A s__ __ __ __ __ n is place where the train stops. 7.A person who rides a cycle is called a __ y c__ __ __t. 8. A t __ __ ___ __ t writes letters on a typewriter. 9. To take no notice of means ___ ___n___ ___ e. 10. The opposite of doubtful is h__ __ __f__ __.
QVII. Grammar: (20 marks)
A. Cross out the incorrect verbs in the boxes to complete the sentences: (2 marks) 1. We want to ( take / takes) part in the concert.
2. Salt and pepper ( are / is) important ingredients in cooking. 3. You ( write / writes) very interesting short stories.
4. The woman’s club ( hold / holds) a meeting every fortnight
B. Underline the main verbs and circle the helping verbs: (1 mark) 1. Ann is doing her work sincerely.
2. It was raining heavily in our state.
C. Rewrite the sentences after inserting the articles a, an and the where necessary:(2 marks)
1. Martin drew igloo and tent in his sketchbook.
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D. Circle all the words in the grid. Then write each word beside its homophone: (2 marks)
a v f r q
w a i s t
s i n e j
f n e w k
a. find______________________ b. meddle__________________ c. waste____________________ d. vein_____________________
E. Fill in the blanks by using the correct degree of comparison of the adjective given
in the bracket: (2 marks)
1. The Arabian Nights is perhaps the ___________________________ story-book. (interesting)
2. Prevention is __________________ than cure.(good)
F. Write down a suitable adjective in the blank: (2 marks)
1.This is the ________________________ (worst/ baddest) day I’ve had all year. 2.Tom is the _________________________(morest/ most) reliable boy in the grade.
G. Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns : (2 marks)
1.Snakes are reptiles.______________ are cold-blooded.
2.Arin’s sister sings beautifully. ____________ often sings at concerts. 3.Thank you for the present, Ria. ___________ are very generous. 4.Jeanie and I are going to the concert. Jess is joining __________
H. Write the plural of the word in brackets and fill in the blanks: (3 marks)
1.Several ________________ were needed to pull the wagon.(ox)
2.They read the story “Snow White and the Seven _____________________”(Dwarf) 3.At the zoo we saw lots of ______________________.(monkey)
The (girls/boys) come to our flat sometimes to deliver cakes and pies which their (father/mother) has just baked. She is happy when we tell her how much we enjoy (her/his) cooking. We have nothing to give her in return. Instead, we run errands for her and offer her sons help with their homework whenever they need(him/it)
J. Underline the adjectives and name the degree of comparison of each: (2 marks)
1. The poor woman had seen happier days. -___________________________________ 2. Solomon was one of the wisest men.-________________________________________
