Subject ENGLISH
Term 1: End of Unit 1 Test
Educator Ms K Bolton
Duration 1 hour
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INSTRUCTIONS
1. This paper consists of 6 pages and 2 sections.
Read each instruction carefully before answering each question.
2. Pay special attention to spelling and sentence construction.
3. Write neatly and legibly.
4. Answer all longer form questions in FULL SENTENCES as far as possible.
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Section A: Reading
(Spend 20 minutes on this section)
Read the text extract Neddy (2) on page 30 of the textbook.
Then answer questions 1–4.
1. Give two examples of words that show the extract is written in first-person narrative.
I, ME, MY (ANY TWO) [2]
2. Give two examples of evidence from the extract to show that Rose was upset.
her voice being higher than usual; jabbed a finger; tears come into
her eyes. [2]
3. What is the truth that Rose has learned?
Rose has learned the truth that she was born facing north not east,
so she is a north child. [1]
4. Explain the purpose of the italics in the line, “At least… I didn’t truly know.”
EMPHASISE [1]
Read the extract from Voices in the Museum on pages 35 - 36 of the textbook.
Then answer questions 5–7.
5. Based on the way they speak, describe Voice 1’s personality in one sentence. Give a
reason for your answer.
elderly, fussy, strict or proper, as long as the answer is backed by
evidence from the text.
[2]
6. Give one example of evidence from Voice 3 that indicates she is likely to be a teenage
girl.
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: text effects (capitals, italics), extended spellings of words, talks
about dad so she is a child and regards the boy in the queue like a
younger brother, her rhetorical question style, lots of dashes, casual
way of speaking, etc.
[1]
7. Which voice do you think remembered the events at the museum most accurately?
they all remembered it differently, and no one is more accurate
than another – it is just their point of view. [1]
SECTION A TOTAL: _______________ / 10
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Section B: Writing
(Spend 40 minutes on this section)
Imagine what the Tyrannosaurus Rex would have thought about what was going
on in the museum as he stood there watching everything.
What did he notice?
What did he think about the different voices?
Was there a bone missing in his skeleton?
What sort of personality would the T-Rex have had?
Plan three or four paragraphs of 130-160 words telling the events at the museum
from the T-Rex’s perspective.
Write in first-person narrative.
Use a mixture of standard English and colloquial expression to sound
authentic.
Use dialogue if appropriate, similar to Voice 1.
Use a combination of short and long sentences for effect.
PLANNING
Spend up to five minutes making notes in the box to plan your text.
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PUBLISHING:
Write out your paragraphs.
Pay special attention to your spelling, punctuation and grammar
(where standard English is required).
Choose descriptive words and verbs to create impact and figurative/
colloquial language.
Check your writing for flow and sense.
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RUBRIC
Purpose and Audience [ 6 ]
Punctuation [ 3 ]
Text Structure [ 3 ]
Spelling [ 3 ]
Sentence Structure [ 5 ]
TOTAL [20]
GRAND TOTAL: 30 MARKS
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