Temple Christian International

School
Cambridge Lower Secondary
Midterm exams – Term 2 (February, 2023)
Student’s Name:

Subject: English Language

Year: 7 Duration: 1hr 10min

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write your full name in the space provided above.

Write in dark blue or black pen. You may use a soft pencil for any diagrams or
graphs.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, and glue or correction fluid.

Answer All questions.

Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so.

At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.
All questions should be answered in spaces provided.
For Examiner’s Use
Questions Score

BRITISH COUNCIL ATTACHED CENTRE

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COMPREHENSION
Read the passage below and answer Questions 1-5
Children are consuming staggering amounts of sugar every time they have a soft drink, health
experts warn.
Everyday favorites contain the same amount of sugar as several lollipops or packs of sweets. A
single can of cola equates to 35g of sugar, the same as three-and-a-half lollipops or one-and-a-
quarter packs of fruit sweets. And energy drinks can be even worse, with as much as 20
teaspoons of sugar in one can.
Many experts and parents are becoming concerned about the amount of sugar children are
consuming, without even realizing it. “Soft drinks aren’t just a drink – they contain frightening
amounts of hidden sugar,” says one doctor.
There are fewer water fountains available now, and a bottle of water often costs nearly as much
as a soft drink. As a result, young people are tempted to buy a sugary soft drink, especially if it’s
promoted as containing health-giving vitamins or being energy boosting.
“Soft drinks are designed to be very appealing for children,” says one mum, “And there is so
much choice – all in neon colours and funky bottles and cans. Why would anyone choose water
rather than a bright appealing fruity, fizzy drink? They don’t advertise threats to health.”
Some schools are now taking action to prevent children from having access to these drinks
during the day. Head teacher Nabil Singh says: “We have removed all vending machines selling
sugary snacks and drinks from our school and replaced the with healthier alternatives, despite
protests from students. We have to put their health first. Some of these drinks are no better than
sugary poison.”

1. How much sugar can there be in an energy drink?

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2. Give two reasons why young people buy soft drinks

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3. What is one school doing to reduce the amount of sugar young people consume?
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4. Explain in your own words how you know some students in the school aren’t happy
about the decision
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5. In one sentence, write the purpose of the passage.

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Fill the spaces below with right tense form (verbs). All verbs have been given in
the present tense form.
1. Aseye …………………. the doctor’s office yesterday. (visit)
2. Ruby and I are …………… to school. (go)
3. When you have …………………… your article, show it to your teacher. (write)
4. On Fridays, the P.E session …………………… all of my energy. (take)
5. Jeanie was ……………………… as Head of Resources at her workplace. (promote)
6. My mum …………………………………………………. Fufu and light soup next week.
(prepare)
7. The team ………………… the bus. (leave)
8. The sun ……………. in the morning and …………. down at night. (rise, go)
9. They ………………… the hill easily. (climb)
10. She ………………… her teeth every night. (brush)
 COMPOSITION – WRITE NOT MORE THAN 250 WORDS
Choose one of the questions below

Choose one of the questions below

1. Write a letter to your friend in another city telling him or her about three of your favorite
childhood memories.
2. A birthday party was thrown at the school’s Multi-Purpose Hall for your classmate but
your class teacher was not there. Narrate the celebration to her.

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