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Level: Primary 2 Subject: English
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Comprehension
Travelling Solo

Read the story below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

1 It was Sam's first experience taking a flight alone. He had just turned eighteen. 1
He was going to visit his grandparents in Beijing, China. His parents were away 2
on a business trip and he was going to spend the June holidays with his 3
grandparents. Before they left for the trip, Sam's parents bought him a return 4
ticket and instructed him clearly on how to board the aeroplane. 5

2 Sam was excited as he had never travelled alone before. His parents were 6
worried about leaving him alone but he had assured them that he would be 7
able to take care of himself. Following his parents' instructions, Sam took a 8
taxi to the airport, searched for his check-in counter and checked in his 9
luggage. 10

3 When he entered the departure lounge, he was overwhelmed by the dazzling 11

array of shops and eateries. The airport feels different when I am exploring it on 12
my own, he thought to himself. He wandered around in amazement and was so 13
captivated by the different items placed in the stores that he completely forgot 14
to take note of the time. Spotting a bookstore round the corner, he strolled 15
towards it and immersed himself in the latest reads. 16

4 Just as he was at the climax of the book, he was jolted back to his senses by a 17
loud announcement. "This is the last call for flight SQ 392, heading towards 18
Beijing. All passengers should proceed to Gate 39 for immediate boarding. 19
Thank you." Sam glanced at his boarding pass and got the biggest shock of his 20
life. "It is my flight number!" he gasped aloud. 21

5 Without hesitation, Sam dropped the book and glanced at the clock in the 22
book store. Five more minutes before the flight takes off. I can do this. Sam 23
thought to himself as he ran as fast as his legs could carry him to Gate 39. 24
"Please do not let me miss my flight," Sam prayed under his breath. On nearing 23
the gate, he heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that there were still a few 25
passengers who were queueing to board. He spotted the airline crew waving to 26
him. 27

6 Joining the queue as the last person, Sam was still panting very heavily. "Don't 28

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 worry, you have made it," the air stewardess comforted him. After his boarding 29
pass was scanned, Sam walked into the airplane and a rush of cold air greeted 30
him. He could finally rest and look forward to seeing his grandparents. 31

Choose the correct answer and write the numbers in the brackets. (2m)

1. How was Sam going to spend his June holidays?

1) He was going on a business trip with his parents.
2) He was visiting his parents in Beijing, China.
3) He would spend it together with his grandparents in China. ( )
4) He would fly around China.

2. What did Sam do after he entered the departure lounge?

1) He wandered around and read a book.
2) He read a book and visited an eatery.
3) He wandered around the was overwhelmed. ( )
4) He sat on a lounge chair and rested.

Answer the following questions in complete sentences.

4. Why was Sam's parents worried about leaving him alone to take the flight? (1m)

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5. What did Sam's parents instruct Sam to do? (2m)

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6. Why did Sam heaved a sigh of relief when he saw that there were a few passengers who had
not yet board the plane? (2m)

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7. Indicate the order in which the events below occurred in the story by numbering them 1
to 3. (1m)

a) Sam rushed for his flight. __________

b) Sam's parents bought the airplane ticket. __________
c) Sam boarded the plane. __________

8. Based on the passage above, state whether the following statements in the table are true
or false. (2m)

Statements True / False

a) Sam felt very bored when he was at the departure lounge.

b) Sam was very sure that he would not miss his flight.

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