Second Term Test 2019 /2020

SRI LANKAN SCHOOL MUSCAT

CLASSES YEAR 5- B/G/R

SUBJECT English- Reading paper

DURATION 1 hour

Q. No Marks
Allocated Obtained
% Grade Reading 50

Grammar 21

Spelling 15

Writing 14
Reading Booklet
Total 100

Candidate Name
Admission Number

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATE…………

• You have 15 minutes to read the Reading Booklet before answering the questions in your
answer booklet. During this time you should not open the answer booklet.
• You have 1 hour to write your answers.
• Write your answers in this booklet. You may ask for more papers if you need it.

Paper set by – Ms G. Ginthan.

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The Voyage – (FICTION)
The Picton boat was due to leave at half-past eleven. It was a beautiful night,
mild, starry, only when they got out of the cab and started to walk down the Old
Wharf that jutted out into the harbour, a faint wind blowing off the water ruffled
under Fenella's hat.

Fenella's father pushed on with quick, nervous strides. Beside him her grandma
bustled along. They went so fast that she had now and again to give an
undignified little skip to keep up with them. Then suddenly, so suddenly that
Fenella and her grandma both leapt, there sounded from behind the largest wool
shed, that had a trail of smoke hanging over it.

"Mia-oo-oo-O-O!" "First whistle," said her father briefly, and at that moment
they came in sight of the Picton boat. Lying beside the dark wharf, all strung, all
beaded with round golden lights, the Picton boat looked as if she was more ready
to sail among stars than out into the cold sea. People pressed along the
gangway. First went her grandma, then her father and then Fenella.

There, mother, there's your luggage!" said Fenella's father, giving grandma
another strapped-up bag.

"Thank you, Frank."

He sounded stern, but Fenella, eagerly watching him, saw that he looked tired
and sad. "You'll give my love to father," Fenella saw her father's lips say. And her
grandma, very agitated, answered, "Of course I will, dear. Go now. You'll be left.
Go now, Frank. Go now." "It's all right, mother. I've got another three minutes."
To her surprise Fenella saw her father take off his hat. He clasped grandma in his
arms and pressed her to him. "God bless you, mother!" she heard him say.

"Good-bye, Fenella. Be a good girl." His cold, wet moustache brushed her
cheek. But Fenella caught hold of the lapels of his coat.

"How long am I going to stay?" she whispered anxiously. He wouldn't look at her.
He shook her off gently, and gently said, "We'll see about that. Here! Where's
your hand?" He pressed something into her palm. "Here's a shilling in case you
should need it.”

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She went back to her grandma. To her relief grandma seemed no longer sad.
Then Fenella saw that her lips were moving and guessed that she was praying.
But the old woman gave her a bright nod as if to say the prayer was nearly over.
"And now, child," she said, fingering the bow of her bonnet-strings, "I think we
ought to see about our cabins. Keep close to me, and mind you don't slip." They
were in the saloon. It was glaring bright and stifling; the air smelled of paint and
burnt chop-bones and india rubber. Fenella wished her grandma would go on, but
the old woman was not to be hurried.

Such a very nice stewardess came to meet them. She was dressed all in blue,
and her collar and cuffs were fastened with large brass buttons. She seemed to
know grandma well. "Now, can I bring you anything, Mrs Crane? A cup of tea? I
know it's no good offering you a little something to keep the cold out." What a
very small cabin it was! It was like being shut up in a box with grandma.

She kissed Fenella. "Don't forget to say your prayers. Our dear Lord is with us
when we are at sea even more than when we are on dry land. And because I am
an experienced traveller," said grandma briskly, "I shall take the upper berth.”

And indeed at that moment the Picton Boat rose and rose and hung in the air just
long enough to give a shiver before she swung down again, and there was the
sound of heavy water slapping. But she hadn't been asleep long enough to dream
before she woke up again. "I'm awake, grandma," said Fenella. "We have
reached the harbour," said grandma. "We must get up, child.

But if it had been cold in the cabin, on deck it was like ice. The sun was not up
yet, but the stars were dim, and the cold pale sky was the same colour as the
cold pale sea. On the land a white mist rose and fell. Now they could see quite
plainly dark bush. And now the landing-stage came out to meet them.

"It's Mr. Penreddy, Fenella, come for us," said grandma. "Walter!" And
immediately a deep voice that sounded half stifled called back, "Is that you,
Mary?" A door creaked. "Come in, dear." The old woman beckoned, Fenella
followed. There, lying to one side on an immense bed, lay grandpa. "Well, my
girl!" said grandpa. Above the bed there was a big text in a deep black frame.

"Lost! One Golden Hour Set with Sixty Diamond Minutes. No Reward Is
Offered For It Is Gone For Ever!"

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NON FICTION – STEVE JOBS
Steve Jobs Biography
Steve Jobs (Feb 24, 1955 – October 5, 2011) was an American businessman and
inventor who played a key role in the success of Apple computers and the development
of revolutionary new technology such as the iPod, iPad and MacBook.
Early Life

Steve Jobs was born in San Francisco, 1955, to two university students Joanne Schieble
and Syrian-born John Jandali. They were both unmarried at the time, and Steven was
given up for adoption. Steven was adopted by Paul and Clara Jobs, whom he always
considered to be his real parents. Steven’s father, Paul, encouraged him to experiment
with electronics in their garage. This led to a lifelong interest in electronics and design.
Jobs attended a local school in California and later enrolled at Reed College, Portland,
Oregon. His education was characterised by excellent test results and potential. But, he
struggled with formal education and his teachers reported he was a handful to teach.
At Reed College, he attended a calligraphy course which fascinated him. He later said
this course was instrumental in Apple’s multiple typefaces and proportionally spaced
fonts.

Steve Jobs in India

In 1974, Jobs travelled with Daniel Kottke to India in search of spiritual enlightenment.
They travelled to the Ashram of Neem Karoli Baba in Kainchi. During his several
months in India, he became aware of Buddhist and Eastern spiritual philosophy. At this
time, he also experimented with psychedelic drugs; he later commented that these
counter-culture experiences were instrumental in giving him a wider perspective on life
and business.
Job’s first real computer job came working for Atari computers. During his time at
Atari, Jobs came to know Steve Wozniak well. Jobs greatly admired this computer
technician, whom he had first met in 1971.

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Steve Jobs and Apple
In 1976, Wozniak invented the first Apple I computer. Jobs, Wozniak and Ronald
Wayne then set up Apple computers. In the very beginning, Apple computers were sold
from Jobs parents’ garage.
Over the next few years, Apple computers expanded rapidly as the market for home
computers began to become increasingly significant.
In 1984, Jobs designed the first Macintosh. It was the first commercially successful
home computer to use a graphical user interface (based on Xerox Parc’s mouse driver
interface.) This was an important milestone in home computing and the principle has
become key in later home computers.
Despite the many innovative successes of Jobs at Apple, there was increased friction
between Jobs and other workers at Apple. In 1985, removed from his managerial duties,
Jobs resigned and left Apple. He later looked back on this incident and said that getting
fired from Apple was one of the best things that happened to him – it helped him regain
a sense of innovation and freedom, he couldn’t find work in a large company.
On leaving Apple, Jobs founded NeXT computers. This was never particularly
successful, failing to gain mass sales. However, in the 1990s, NeXT software was used
as a framework in WebObjects used in Apple Store and iTunes store. In 1996, Apple
bought NeXT for $429 million.
Much more successful was Job’s foray into Pixar – a computer graphic film production
company. Disney contracted Pixar to create films such as Toy Story, A Bug’s Life and
Finding Nemo. These animation movies were highly successful and profitable – giving
Jobs respect and success.
In 1996, the purchase of NeXT brought Jobs back to Apple. He was given the post of
chief executive. At the time, Apple had fallen way behind rivals such as Microsoft, and
Apple was struggling to even make a profit.

Return to Apple
Jobs launched Apple in a new direction. With a certain degree of ruthlessness, some
projects were summarily ended. Instead, Jobs promoted the development of a new wave
of products which focused on accessibility, appealing design and innovate features.

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 Second Term Test 2019 / 2020

SRI LANKAN SCHOOL MUSCAT

CLASSES YEAR 5 – B/G/R

SUBJECT ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PAPER O1 – Reading Answer Booklet
DURATION 1 HOUR

Marks
Allocated Obtained

READING 50

Candidate Name
Index Number

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES…………

• Answer all questions in the space provided.

• Marks will be deducted for untidy handwriting.

Paper set by – Ms G. Ginthan

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Read the fiction _- The voyage and answer the questions below.

1. Describe the setting of the story? (1mark)

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2. Write two adjectives used in the story? (2marks)

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3. State two features of the short story The Voyage? (2marks)

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4. Write words or phrases that create a mental picture or visual image about the
sea journey? (2marks)

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5. How does the writer describe the sun, stars, and sky? Describe them
referring to the text. (3marks)

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 6. (a) Name the figurative speech in the statement below. (3marks)
(b) Referring to the story explain the meaning of the statement below.

“She was more ready to sail among stars. Than out in the cold sea.”

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7. Rearrange the statements below using numbers to form the story in a

chronological order. (3marks)

(a)And now the landing stage came out to meet them. …………

(b)Here’s a shilling incase you should need it. …………

(c)There , lying to one side on an immense bed, lay grandpa …………

8. Imagine that you are going on a sea voyage. Describe the things you would
like to do and the things you would see in the nature?
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 9. Match A with B to find the meaning of the given words (2marks)

1. immense a. appearing troubled

2. agitated b. very large

10. Explain the statement below using your own words.

“Lost! one gold hour set with sixty Diamond minutes. No reward is
offered for it is gone forever.”
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Read the non- fiction about Steve Jobs and answer the questions below.

11. What is a Biography? (1mark)

a.Life story written by another person

b.Life story written by your own self
c.A self introduction
12. Write two features of a Biography? (2 marks)

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13. Why has the writer used sub headings?
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14. State whether the below statements are true or false. (3marks)

1. He was aware of Buddhist and Eastern spiritual philosophy. …………

2. Steve Jobs didn’t launch Apple in a new direction. …………

3.Steve Jobs attended a local school in California. …………..

15. Write four important facts mentioned about Steve in chronological order.
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16. Find similar words from the text (4marks)

a. A person who invent things …………………………………….

b. extremely good …………………………………….

c. customs and social behavior ……………………………………

d .very quickly …………………………………....

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 17.Write the meaning of the statements below in your own words.

a) “ His teachers reported he was a handful to teach. “ (3marks)

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b) “There was increased friction between Jobs and other workers.”

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“ This was an important milestone in home computing”

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18. Write three difficult situations faced by Steve Jobs in your own words.

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19. Why can we call Steve Jobs as a great person? Explain your own views.

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 2nd Term Test 2019 / 2020

SRI LANKAN SCHOOL MUSCAT

CLASSES YEAR 5– B/G/R

SUBJECT ENGLISH LANGUAGE
PAPER O2 – Grammar & Punctuation
DURATION 20 Minutes

Marks
Q.No Allocated Obtaine
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GRAMMAR & 21
PUNCTUATIONS

Grammar and Punctuation

Candidate Name
Index Number

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES…………

• Answer all questions in the space provided.

• Marks will be deducted for untidy handwriting.

Paper set by – Ms Stephney Yatanwala

1 Grade 5-Grammar-2ndTerm Test 2019/2020

 Grammar

1. Underline the adverbial phrases in each sentence. (3 marks)

I. He talked to me in a hurry.
II. They jumped over the fence.
III. They screamed as loud as possible.

2. Write a suitable prefix for the given words and write a sentence for
each. (3 marks)

i. Market = ………………………..
ii. Decorate=………………………
iii. Write =…………………………
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 3. Write the sentences in reported speech and punctuate correctly.

(3 marks)

I. “Are you hungry?” Tintin asked.

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II. “I’m more than hungry,” replied the Captain.

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I. “I will order something from the restaurant,” said Tintin.

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4. Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions. (3 marks)

I. The man walked ………………………………the river with his

friend.
II. The book was ……………………the table.
III. The vehicle went ………………………the tunnel.

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 5. Correct the errors and rewrite the following sentences. (3 marks)

I. The thiefs had so many daggers inside the bag.

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II. The men maked the exhibit.

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III. The chief were waiting for the owners approveal.

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6. Add commas where necessary. (3 marks)

I. Although it was late I rushed to the school.

II. Senuki you should listen to me.
III. “They are playing” said the boy.

7. Select the correct sentence type and put a tick (✓) (3 marks)

Simple Complex

I. I am a good child.
II. Mr. Kareem, the president of our club, has
many appointments.
III. I heard the news but I was unable to attend.

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Spelling

1. She has such a kind and friendly ……………………………………………………

2. We did a ………………………………………. on land pollution.

3. Animals in cold countries adapt to …………………………………. weather

conditions.

4. ………………………………………………… is a fascinating subject.

5. Ron’s …………………………………. attitude helped him stay positive.

6. The man was arrested on …………………………………. for murder.

7. To learn about his life you should read his ………………………………………………..

8. It was a live interview with an …………………………………. cricketer.

9. After …………………………………. round the world in 1990, David published his

novel.

10. The rescue team completed its …………………………………..

11. The house was infested with ………………………………….

12. He owned a …………………………………. and spent his weekends on it.

13. There is a beautiful …………………………………. in the center of the park.

14. She ………………………………………………….his hand as he tried to catch her.

15. The journey became tedious due to the …………………………………. Sun.

(15 marks)

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Writing

Writing
Write a biography of someone that you admire. He/She can be a sportsperson,
film star, singer or a member of your family.

Follow the guidelines to plan your writing.

1st Paragraph: Where were they born? Where did they attend school or
university?
2nd Paragraph: Where have they lived and worked?
3rd Paragraph: Describe their character or reputation. Is there anything special
that they have achieved?
4th Paragraph: Why do you admire him or her?
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Writing

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Writing

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2. Text structure and organization 4 marks/………
3. Composition and effect 6 marks/……..
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