SIS Myanmar

Semester Assessment 1/ 2023/2024

English Paper 1 Reading and Grammar
Primary 3

Name : ___________ Date : _____________

Duration : 60 minutes Marks : _____________

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Section A: Reading
Spend 30 minutes on this section.

Read the text below and answer the questions.

R
I am writing to complain about the vegetables purchased from your shop
three days ago. My friend had recommended me to buy from your shop.
84 Fairdrive LaneYour
Swisscottage
shop assistant picked out the vegetables for me. WA 124 QP
15th July 2016

However,
Dear Mr. Smith, I was shocked when I reached home and opened the grocery
bag. Firstly, the sweet potatoes were not only hollow but had ants all around
How are you?
them. Secondly, Recently
the 500g I shopped at
of mushrooms your
were supermarket,
actually mushy ‘Farmer’s
and green. Lastly,
Market’. I’ve currently
the tomatoes, left my
which looked redprevious market
and shiny, upon because it washorribly
cutting were too far hard
to travel
to eat.
and found your supermarket to be much more convenient. I’ve heard wonderful
things Iabout
am uncertain why vegetables
your supermarket, of such
the fresh poor the
produce, quality were
variety of sold in your
products and the
supermarket.
friendly I have heard nothing but positive feedback about ‘Farmer’s
service.
Market’ however, this experience was highly disappointing. Furthermore, this
standard is unacceptable and I demand a refund for these goods. I hope that you
will accept my criticism and you shall be 1expecting a visit from me within a
week.

Yours Sincerely,
Use the formal letter to answer the following questions in complete sentences.
1. According to the text, what is the reason Ruth changed supermarkets?

……………………………………………………………………………….............

.....…………………………………………………………………………………[1]

2. State two things that Ruth thinks are important when shopping at ‘Farmer’s

Market’.

.....…………………………………………………………………………………

.....…………………………………………………………………………………[2]

3. According to the text, who recommended Ruth to shop at Farmer’s Market?

……………………………………………………………………………… [1]

4. Reread the whole formal letter.

Tick (√ ) (one) true fact from the text.

Ruth is writing to complain about the distance it

takes to travel to the supermarket.

Ruth is writing to complain about how rude the

shop assistant was towards her.

Ruth is writing to complain about how expensive

the groceries cost.

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 Ruth is writing to complain about how the
vegetables were not as fresh as she had thought.
[1]

5. List three things from this text on why Ruth was shocked. 1.

……………………………………………………………………………………

2.……………………………………………………………………………………

3.………………………………………………………………………………… [3]

6. Draw lines to match each structure of a formal letter with an example from

the text. One is done for you.

Structure Example from the text

Address of
writer To complain about the vegetables
purchased from your shop.

Argument
Ruby Ruth
84 Fair drive Lane
Swiss cottage
WA 124 QP

Greeting Yours Sincerely

Letter ending Dear Mr. Smith

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 [2]

This following text is about a letter to an author. Read and answer the questions.
Jessica Rhodes
26 Sunny Terrace
Florida X221W
USA

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0th January 2014

Dear Roald Dahl,

My name is Jessica. I am eight years old and I live in Florida with my

parents and an older brother. My older brother Jack introduced me to
‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’. This book has opened my eyes to a
world of make believe and adventure. I am writing to you to express my
appreciation for this great story.

I have found this story to be fascinating and magical. It’s been awhile
since I read such an interesting story about how Charlie won the golden
ticket which he did not expect. I enjoyed the different comical experiences
that the characters went through. The reason I liked this book is that Charlie,
the poor boy was lucky to win the Chocolate Factory. Also, I enjoyed the
book because it had a good message. The message was to spend time with
family, be thankful for what you have and love each other.
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 Your novel has changed my view on many things and I would like to
be a great author like you when I grow up. I can’t wait to read your other
novels. Again, I would just like to express my deepest thanks that you
created this amazing wonder which has changed my life for the better.

Sincerely,

Jessica

Use the letter addressed to Roald Dahl to answer the following questions in

complete sentences.

7. Tick (√) one box to show why is Jessica writing the letter.

To talk about how much, she enjoys the movie

‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’

To talk about how much, she appreciates the

book ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’

To talk about how much, she appreciates the

author Roald Dahl for making the movie

To talk about how much, she appreciates the

book Roald Dahl [1]
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8. List two adjectives to describe the book from the text.

1. …………………………………………..…………………

2. ……………….…….……………………………………… [1]

9. Tick (√ ) two boxes which are true, about the message of the story.

The book is about loving each other

To be a funny and interesting person

To win golden tickets and go on adventures

The book is about spending time with friends

The book is about being thankful

[2]

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10. Has the book ‘Charlie and the Chocolate Factory’ changed Jessica’s life?
Tick (✓) one box.

Yes

No

How do you know? Write words from the text.

………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

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 Section B: Grammar, Punctuation and Vocabulary

Spend 30 minutes on this section.

12. Rewrite this sentence using a question word and proper punctuation.

Roald Dahl is the author of James and the Giant Peach.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[1]

13. Draw lines to match each adjective to the sentence it belongs to.

She is a ……………………… student.

She always answers everything clever
correctly.

Susan is usually …………………… to

arrive each morning. more foolish

Everyone says that Timothy is

……………. than his younger brother, the earliest
Michael.

[2]

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14. Underline the proper nouns, put an ‘X’ around the adjective, and put a circle

around the verb.

My favourite books to read are: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Harry Potter

and the Sorcerer’s Stone and Charlotte’s Web. [2]

15. Complete the sentences using the Present Tense form of the verb. The first one

is done for you.

1. The shark is attacking (attack) swiftly

2. The turtle (head) to the shore.

3. All the fish (swim) together.

[2]

16. Complete the sentence using a command verb and proper punctuation.

Today I almost missed the bus for school and my mom shouted,
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“ for the bus ” [1]

17. Use these three vocabulary words to make one sentence: scraping, noise,

danger.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………[2]

18. Rewrite the following words in the right order to make sentences. Don’t forget

to add one capital letter and one full stop.

the went to birds we park feed to the

…………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

19. Write the prefix (un-, dis-) or suffix (-ly, -less) to the base word to make a new

word.

honest clever

known rest
[2]

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20. Write a synonym for the following words:

The first one has been done for you.

Beautiful Stunning

Enraged …………………..………………

Scorching ……………………………......... [2]

Setter:
Carly Emily Cormier
SIS Pantai Indah Kapuk

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