The City School PAF Chapter Comprehensive Worksheet December 2015 ENGLISH Class 7 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 10 printed pages including the cover page. For Examiner s use only Sections A B C D Total Question 1 2 1 2 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 Max. Marks 15 15 10 20 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 100 Marks Obtained Percentage Grade INVIGILATED BY MARKED BY MARKS TALLIED BY The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2015/ English/ Class 7 Page 1 of 10
SECTION A COMPREHENSION-1 Direction: Read the passage carefully and answer the given questions. [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 more gentle. 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 do 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 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! After reading the story, choose the best answer for each question. 1) As used in paragraph 1, the word attraction most nearly means: [ /1] a) sense c) ride b) park d) vision 2) It can be understood that Coney Island, Navy Pier, and the Santa Monica Pier are all examples of: [ /1] a) amusement parks c) vacation spots b) Ferris wheels 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 The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2015/ English/ Class 7 Page 2 of 10
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 c) between 500 and 750 feet tall b) between 250 and 500 feet tall d) over 750 feet tall 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. [ /2] 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"? [ /3] 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 2015/ English/ Class 7 Page 3 of 10
COMPREHENSION-2 Directions: Read the passage carefully and answer the given questions. [ /15] Fruit Fly Fix It is breakfast time. You have been looking forward to eating a nice ripe banana ever since you woke up. Just when you reach for the delicious piece of fruit on your counter, you see something that makes you much less hungry: a swarm of fruit flies! Fruit flies are tiny insects that are attracted to ripe or rotting fruits and vegetables. The flies not only eat the fruit, they also lay their eggs there. A single fruit fly can lay up to 500 eggs on the surface of a piece of fruit. Within eight days, the fruit flies that hatch from these eggs are full adults that can then lay their own eggs. As you can see, what might start out as a small fruit fly problem can become very large very quickly. Although there is a chance fruit flies can carry germs on to your food, this is not very likely. Fruit flies are annoying, but they probably will not hurt you. Because they are such a nuisance, however, most people want to get rid of these pesky bugs as quickly as possible. Some people use pesticide sprays on the fruit flies. Although this will kill the flies, it will also spread harmful poison all over your kitchen. Luckily, there is also a completely safe way for you to get rid of fruit flies in your house. The first step is for you to remove all fruits or vegetables from your counter. Store these items in the refrigerator or in sealed containers. Clean up any spilled juice or bits of food that might be on the floor. Take out the trash and empty the recycling bin. Wash any dirty dishes that are in your sink. Doing all of these things will stop new fruit flies from finding food or places to lay their eggs. Next, make a trap to catch all of the remaining fruit flies in your house. First, fill a small bowl with a few tablespoons of vinegar. Then, put a piece of very ripe or rotting fruit into the vinegar. Cover the bowl very tightly with a sheet of plastic wrap and poke a few very small holes in the wrap with a fork. If all goes according to plan, the flies will enter the trap through the holes but will be unable to fly back out. This trap will catch all of the remaining fruit flies. You can either kill these flies or release them outdoors. Fruit flies can be a pest, but they do not have to make you crazy. With a little effort, you can get existing flies out of your house and prevent new ones from taking over your kitchen. 1) In reading this passage, we learn that fruit flies. [ /1] I. die immediately after they lay their eggs. II. can grow into adults after only 8 days. III. are mostly harmless: a) I only b) I and II only c) II and III only d) I, II, and III 2) As used in paragraph 3, a nuisance is something that: [ /1] a) bothers you b) can be dangerous c) grows fast d) is very small 3) According to the passage, why should you not use pesticide spray to kill fruit flies? [ /1] a) most sprays do not actually kill all of the fruit flies b) buying sprays can get expensive if you need to use a lot of them c) the sprays take too much time to work d) it can be dangerous to use them in your kitchen 4) Based on the information in the penultimate (next-to-last) paragraph, we can understand that the author thinks that: [ /1] a) some people do not mind having fruit flies in their house b) some people do not like killing insects c) fruit flies do not like vinegar d) making a fruit fly trap can be difficult The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2015/ English/ Class 7 Page 4 of 10
5) Imagine you had a fruit fly outbreak in your kitchen. What would you do to handle the situation? Would you take the advice offered in the passage? Why or why not? [ /3] 6) How would you react if you only saw one fruit fly in your house? Would you take the same action you described in question five, or would you behave differently? Why? [ /4] 7) Do you think the advice offered by the author of this passage can also help you protect your kitchen from other bugs, such as roaches? Why or why not? Explain your inference. [ /4] The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2015/ English/ Class 7 Page 5 of 10
SECTION B You are Mohammad Ali, residing in 1545, Bahadurabad, Karachi. Write a letter to the Head of KMC Department drawing his attention alarming situation of cleanliness of the city. [ /15] The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2015/ English/ Class 7 Page 6 of 10
(b) Write a composition of 150-200 words on the following topic: [ /20] Here is an incomplete story given for you. Complete it according to your creative thought: This weekend, I went on my first camping trip. I went with my dad and my older brother, Sam. We left on Friday morning and drove for four hours until we reached the mountains. I slept for most of the ride, and Sam woke me up when we reached the park. Here we are! he cheered. I opened my eyes and looked at the forest that surrounded the parking lot. My dad unloaded our backpacks from the trunk and we set off on the trail. We hiked for about three miles and I became very hot and tired. We decided to stop and set up camp for the night. Sam found a big flat spot in a grassy area away from the trail. My dad told Sam and me to catch some fish for dinner from the nearby pond while he pitched our tent. Sam had a special fishing pole that folded into a small size so he could carry it in his backpack. He caught three trout in the pond and I caught two. There were a lot of mosquitoes by the water so we didn t stay at the pond for too long. By the time we returned to our campsite, the sun was beginning to set. My dad was relaxing in the tent, reading a book. We showed him the fish that we caught and he told us that he was very proud of us. Can you two gather some wood for the campfire so we can cook the fish? he asked us. Sure! I answered. Don t forget your flashlights! my dad warned. We grabbed our flashlights from our backpacks and walked towards the trail. Which way should we go? I asked Sam. The trail led in two different directions. We were excited so we just started running down the trail. After a little while, we gathered as much wood as we could hold. It was time to go back to the camp site. It was getting dark and I didn t want to get lost in the middle of the woods! Sam pointed to the west. We can either go back the way that we came from, or we can go the other way. What do you think? The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2015/ English/ Class 7 Page 7 of 10
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SECTION C Q.1 Why is Milo so bored before he goes to the Lands Beyond? [ /5] Q.2 Why does the Humbug come along on Milo's journey? [ /5] Q.3 What would have happened to Milo if Tock had not shown up in the Doldrums? Would he have stayed there forever? [ /5] Q.4 Make a character sketch of Milo. [ /5] The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2015/ English/ Class 7 Page 9 of 10
SECTION D 1) Change the sentences into a reported form. [ /5] 1. Ann said, "I like this area." 2. "Be nice to your brother," she said. 3. "Don't be rude," he said 4. "What have you decided to do?" she asked him 5. "I always wake up early," he said. 2) Identify the figure of speech in the following sentences. [ /5] 1. Life is like a box of chocolates. 2. He is the apple of my eye. 3. He was as happy as a clam. 4. Success is a sense of achievement. 5. The flowers are dancing in the garden. 3) Choose the correct homophone. [ /5] 1. He was a medieval. (knight/night) 2. The building is huge. (sight/site) 3. She gave him a of her mind. (peace/piece) 4. They didn't us of the danger. (warn/worn) 5. They read the poems. (aloud/allowed) 4) Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs. [ /5] 1. I (never come) across such a big snake in my life. What about you? 2. By Saturday next week, I (work) on this painting for exactly one month. 3. My grandparents (come) to see us next weekend. They (not visit) us for two years. 4. We (look for) her ring for two hours when we found it in the bathroom. 5. Do you know what time the 10:45 plane (arrive) in Chicago? The City School / PAF Chapter/ Comprehensive Worksheet/ December 2015/ English/ Class 7 Page 10 of 10