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The City School PAF Chapter Comprehensive Worksheet December 2014 English Class 6 Candidate Name: Index Number: Section: Branch/Campus: Date: Maximum Marks: 100 Time Allowed: 2 hours INSTRUCTIONS: Write your name, index number, section, branch/campus and date clearly in the space provided. Read and follow the instructions of the given questions. Answer all the questions in the space provided. Select only one answer when made to choose, otherwise no marks will be given. Check your answers before handing your paper in. Marks for each section are shown below. This paper consists of 16 printed pages including the cover page. For Examiner s use only Sections Section A Section B Section C Section D Total Question 1 2 1 2 3 1 2 1 2 Max. Marks 15 15 07 03 10 10 10 15 15 100 Marks Obtained Percentage Grade INVIGILATED BY MARKED BY MARKS TALLIED BY The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2014/ English/ Class 6 Page 1 of 16

SECTION A Q.1 Directions: Read the passage. Then answer the questions below. [ /15] The Incredible Machine Everyone has a favorite attraction at an amusement park, and I am no different. However, unlike most people who seem to prefer roller coasters, my favorite ride is a little gentler. Every time I go to Coney Island, Navy Pier, or the Santa Monica Pier, I absolutely have to ride the Ferris wheel. The Ferris wheel is simple and yet also quite complex. That is, riding it is easy, but how it works is complicated. A series of carts are attached to a wheel, which is attached to a rim. That rim rotates vertically around an axis, and gravity keeps the carts upright. As simple as the ride seems, only advanced engineers can make safe and fun Ferris wheels. What It Lacks in Thrills While the Ferris wheel is not as thrilling as a rollercoaster, it is still very exciting. The fact of being high in the air makes it so much more entertaining than a lot of rides. I mean, how often you hang from that high up in daily life? Nevertheless, I have to admit, I don t seek Ferris wheels out because of their excitement. Rather, I find them very relaxing. At the top of the Ferris wheel, you get beautiful sights of the park. You also get a sense of calm that you don t get in the hustle and bustle of the park below. Additionally, Ferris wheels are also gorgeous to look at when they are lit up at night. In fact, the original Ferris wheel was designed as much to be seen as to be ridden. It Happened at the World s Fair The first Ferris wheel was made by and named after George Washington Gale Ferris, Jr. He designed it for the Chicago World s Fair in 1893. It was the tallest attraction there, standing 264 feet high. However, visitors to the fair were impressed by the size of the ride as well as the mechanics of it. In 1893, anything that was not turned by hand was considered a sight to see. And the wheel, which was a machine, was truly incredible to see. Further, as one visitor put it, the wheel was amazing because it seemed to be missing support. That is, it did not look like it could stand on its own. And yet it did and even rotated! They Keep Reaching Higher and Higher Ferris wheel technology has only improved since then. Most of today s Ferris wheels are much larger than that first one. The largest in the world is the "Singapore Flyer," which stands slightly taller than twice what Ferris s did! Today, the Ferris wheel is the most common amusement park ride. But that does not mean you should take them for granted. Instead, be thankful for Ferris invention. The next time you re at an amusement park, don t just look up at the impressive wheel in the sky on your way to a newer attraction. Take it for a spin! The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2014/ English/ Class 6 Page 2 of 16

1) As used in paragraph 1, the word attraction most nearly means [ /1] a. sense b. park c. ride d. vision 2) It can be understood that Coney Island, Navy Pier, and the Santa Monica Pier are all examples of a. amusement parks [ /1] b. Ferris wheels c. vacation spots d. boat docks 3) As used in paragraph 2, which is the best antonym for complex? [ /1] a. impressive b. beautiful c. exciting d. simple 4) What does the author like best about Ferris wheels? [ /1] a. the impressive engineering and beauty of them b. the excitement and thrills they guarantee c. the beautiful sights and relaxation they allow d. the fact that most amusement parks have one 5) According to the passage, the Ferris wheel was originally designed for [ /1] a. Coney Island b. the world s fair c. Disneyworld d. Singapore 6) This passage was most likely written to [ /1] a. describe the author s favorite amusement park rides b. explain the original design of Ferris wheels and how they work today c. describe the history of Ferris wheels and why they are so popular d. explain the history of Ferris wheels and why the author likes them 7) Using information in the passage, the reader can understand that the tallest Ferris wheel in the world is [ /1] a. under 250 feet tall b. between 250 and 500 feet tall c. between 500 and 750 feet tall d. over 750 feet tall The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2014/ English/ Class 6 Page 3 of 16

8) In paragraph 2, the narrator says, "As simple as the ride seems, only advanced engineers can make safe and fun Ferris wheels." Can you think of any other machines that seem simple but actually are not? List at least two and explain why they are not actually simple. [ /3] 9) In paragraph 3, the narrator says, While the Ferris wheel is not as thrilling as a rollercoaster, it is still very exciting." Can you think of any other machines that are not "thrilling" but still "exciting"? [ /2] 10) In the final section of the passage, we learn how Ferris wheels "keep reaching higher and higher." This seems to be a common trend among the developers of modern technology. What makes us want to continually strive to create something bigger and better? Is this good? Discuss. [ /3] The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2014/ English/ Class 6 Page 4 of 16

Q.2 Read the passage. Then answer the questions below. [ /15] The Rio Grande Although not the longest river in America, the Rio Grande is one of the most important. But, unlike other significant rivers, it is not used for shipping. In fact, oceangoing ships cannot navigate the waters. No, what makes the Rio Grande so important is its location. Since 1846, it has been the official border of Texas and Mexico. Rio Grande Geography The Rio Grande is either the fourth or fifth longest river system in North America. It all depends on how it is measured. Because the river twists so much, it occasionally changes course. And these course shifts can cause it to be longer or shorter. At its last official measure, the Rio Grande clocked in at 1,896 miles. The river starts in Colorado and extends downward to the Gulf of Mexico. Downward is the best way of describing it too. Not only does the river extend south, but it also starts in the mountains and gets lower and lower in elevation as it extends to the Gulf. Its name is Spanish for the Big River, but the Rio Grande is actually known as Rio Bravo in Mexico. Bravo translates as furious, so the name makes sense. Because of its twists and turns, it certainly does seem to be angrier than most rivers! The Rio Grande Today The Rio Grande today is mostly used as a source of drinking water. Sadly, much of the water has been drained from the river. Parts of the river are almost dry! This is because people use more water from the river than the river can get back from rain and other sources. Experts are working to correct this, though, with hopes of restoring the river to its past strength. Today, the river is important as a source of water for Texans and Mexicans. More important, it is a symbol of cooperation between two nations. Though borders like the Rio Grande separate nations, they are also shared spaces. The Rio Grande is therefore a symbol of friendship and peace between two people. 1) According to the passage, why is the Rio Grande so important? [ /1] a. It is a source of drinking water for most of the United States. b. It is the border of Texas and Mexico. c. It is the longest river system in the United States. d. It is known by two different names. 2) In paragraph 3, the author most likely writes that downward is the best way of describing it too to [ /1] a. prove that the Rio Grande s water levels have gone down recently b. argue that the Rio Grande has changed shape over the years c. highlight the fact that the Rio Grande flows south and from high elevations d. explain why the Rio Grande is known as the Rio Bravo down in Mexico e. 3) Based on its use in paragraph 4, the word furious most nearly means [ /1] a. angry b. large c. twisted d. dry 4) According to the passage, the Rio Grande has endpoints in [ /1] a. Texas and the Gulf of Mexico b. New Mexico and Colorado c. Texas and Mexico d. Colorado and the Gulf of Mexico The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2014/ English/ Class 6 Page 5 of 16

5) At the beginning of the passage, we learn that the Rio Grande is "one of the most important" rivers in America. Can you think of another important landform that exists where you live? What makes it so important? [ /3] 6) In paragraph 5, the author explains that the Rio Grande is slowly going dry. What do you think would happen if the river ever went completely dry? Why? Explain your predictions below. [ /3] 7) Based on the information in the passage, explain in your own words why the Rio Grande is either the fourth or fifth longest river system in North America. Why can t we say with certainty that it is only the fourth longest and not the fifth longest, for example? [ /4] The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2014/ English/ Class 6 Page 6 of 16

SECTION B Q.1 Fill in the blanks with some, any, someone, anyone, something, anything etc. [ /7] 1. I saw moving among the bushes. It wasn't that I could recognize. 2. I can't see out there. There must be wrong with your eyes! 3. There is walking towards the house. Does know who it is? 4. Isn't there knocking at the door? I was sure I heard out there. 5. There isn't milk in the refrigerator. You had better ask to get us. 6. I can't carry more since both my hands are full. Can't you ask else to help you? 7. We certainly don't need more bread, but we do need more tins of sardines. 8. Did come near my desk while I was out? seems to be missing from my drawer. 9. She knows about what has happened here, but she will not say about it to us. 10. There is at the door. Why won't you open it? Is the matter? 11. No, is wrong. It is just that wants to see Mary, and he won't go away even though I've told him that she isn't here. 12. Would you like to have to eat? Here are jam tarts which I know you like. 13. There is I want to tell you. else must know about it, so you must promise not to tell. 14. who saw the accident is reporting to the police. It was a serious accident, and was killed. Q.2 Fill in the blanks with the correct conjunctions. [ /3] While / Whereas / Hence / Whereby 1. Some married couples argue all time, others never do. 2. I like all types of fish, my friend always chooses meat dishes when we go out to eat. 3. We would always choose somewhere in the mountains for a holiday, our children always want the seaside. 4. I'm not feeling well;, I'm unable to work. 5. It is winter, the snow. 6. We have a new computer system we can track all sales and shipments at all times. Q.3 A sentence has been given in direct speech. Out of the four alternatives, select the one which best expresses the same sentence in indirect speech. [ /10] 1. Rahul asked me, Did you see the cricket match on TV last night? a) Rahul asked me if I had seen the cricket match on TV the previous night. b) Rahul asked me if I saw the cricket match on TV the previous night. c) Rahul asked me did I see the cricket match on TV last night. d) Rahul asked me whether I had seen the cricket match on TV last night. The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2014/ English/ Class 6 Page 7 of 16

2. James said to his mother, I am leaving for New York tomorrow. a) James told his mother that he was leaving for New York tomorrow. b) James told his mother he is leaving for New York tomorrow. c) James told his mother that he was leaving for New York the next day. d) James told his mother he would be leaving for New York the next day. 3. I said to him, Why don t you work hard? a) I asked him why didn t you work hard. b) I asked him why didn t he work hard. c) I asked him why he wouldn t work hard. d) I asked him why he wasn t working hard. 4. He said to her, What a hot day! a) He exclaimed sorrowfully that it was a hot day. b) He told her that it was a hot day. c) He exclaimed that it was a hot day. d) He said that it was a hot day. 5. The priest said, Be quiet and listen to my words. a) The priest said them to be quiet and listen to his words. b) The priest told them that they should be quiet and listen to his words. c) The priest urged them to be quiet and to listen his words. d) The priest said they should be quiet and listen to him. The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2014/ English/ Class 6 Page 8 of 16

Section C Q.1 Answer the following questions. [ /10] a) What made Matilda an extra-ordinary child? [ /3] b) Describe any two tricks that Matilda played on her father. [ /3] c) Compare and contrast Miss Trunchbull and Miss Honey. Think about each character s traits and how they interact with one another in order to compare and contrast. [ /4] Q.2 Write a detailed character sketch on Mr. Wormwood. [ /10] The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2014/ English/ Class 6 Page 9 of 16

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Section D Q.1 Write a story on any ONE of the given topics. [ /15] a) Katie was playing on her computer. Her mum had told her to turn it off because it was nearly dinner time, but Katie was so busy concentrating on the game that she didn't hear. Katie was on the last level of her favourite game, and she was just about to kill the evil wizard Mag so that she could move onto the next level. The screen flickered... It flickered again, and it started flashing strange colours. Suddenly Katie was sucked into her computer screen. When she awoke, she found herself in the the wizard's chambers. SHE WAS ACTUALLY INSIDE THE GAME! The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2014/ English/ Class 6 Page 11 of 16

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b) I waited silently, not daring to move, not even to breathe. I crouched behind the door, curling myself into the smallest shape possible, hoping I would not be found. Outside, the floorboards groaned in protest as the creature stalked ever closer towards me. I swallowed a huge lump in my throat, which was threatening to choke me. I waited. Suddenly, it happened. The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2014/ English/ Class 6 Page 13 of 16

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Q.2 Write an essay of 200 words on any ONE of the given topics. [ /15] a) If you have superpowers, which superpower will you like to have most invisibility, super strength, or the ability to fly? Describe what kinds of things will you do with your powers. The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2014/ English/ Class 6 Page 15 of 16

b) Write an essay to explain why honesty is important in friendship. The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2014/ English/ Class 6 Page 16 of 16