Diagnostics Test English 2013

Question 2 Which of the following statements best explain the signs below?

2 A The public cannot throw garbage here. B The public cannot set up tents here. C The public cannot park cars here. D The public cannot eat here.

Questions 3 and 4Read the text below and answer the following questions.

3 Which statement is correct? 4 The word elaborate means A After purifying, water is stored in the reservoir. A evaporate B The water is purified in the reservoir B vapour C Before purifying, water is sent to treatment plants. C complicated D There are two stages of purification. D polluted

Questions 5Read the statements below and choose the most suitable answer for the following questions.

5 When the woman says in good hands, she means that A the baby has good hands B the baby will be well looked after C she has good hands D the mother of the baby has good hands

Questions 6 – 12 are based on the following passage.

6. A. Moreover B. However C. Therefore D. Likewise

7. A. something B. anything C. nothing D. everything

8. A. what B. who C. whom D. whose

9. A. include B. includes C. included D. including

10. A. receiving B. saving C. composing D. transferring

11. A. immediate B. improvised C. improper D. impertinent

12. A. by B. in C. up D. to(15 marks)

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Electronic mail is all about communication with other people. (6)______, some basic

courtesy must be observed. For example, if you ask for (7)______ in your mail, do not

forget to say ‘please’. This might sound trivial. Yet, many people (8)______ may be polite

in everyday life seem to forget their manners in their e-mail.

It is only proper to (9) ______ enough information if you expect a response to your

questions. So when (10) ______ an e-mail message, read it over before sending it.

Moreover, do not expect an (11) ______ reply. Not getting an answer from someone (12)

______ ten minutes does not mean the person is ignoring you. So there is no need to get

offended if the reply comes a few days later.

Section B

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Questions 16– 21

Based on the information given, complete the diagram below.

What to eat

(Recommended food, state only one)

What to avoid

(state only one)

Puffy eyes 16 17

Dry skin 18 19

Thin hair 20 21

(6 marks)

Questions 22– 25

Complete the sentences below based on the information given

22 According to dieticians and dermatologists, the best place with the key to a better body is the

_____________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

23 The good habit of eating nuts like almonds can help ___________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

24 Drinks like coffee and black tea should be avoided in the case of people with dry skin because

they _________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

25 Cayenne pepper can aid in reducing puffiness around the eyes as it acts as a ________________

_____________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

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Answer the following questions. You are advised to answer them in the order set.

26 (i) Why does the writer say ‘eggs are simply not ordinary anymore’?

_______________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(ii) Why are the eggs enriched and designed specifically?

_______________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

27 What is the role of antioxidants in our diet?

______________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

28 Find one word in paragraph 3 which means ‘adjusting’.

______________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

29 Name two essential fatty acids that contribute to good health in humans.

______________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)

30 How is the fat composition of flaxseed unique?

______________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

31 In what way can the Omega -3 fatty acid content in egg yolk be increased?

______________________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

32 List two advantages of increasing consumer awareness about the benefits of enriched eggs.

______________________________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)

33 Based on the passage given, write a summary on: how ordinary eggs are enriched and designed specially to cater to dietry needs.

Credit will be given for use of own words but care must be taken not to change the original meaning.

Your summary must :

be in continuous writing (not in note form)

use material from line 14 to the end of the passage

not be longer than 130 words, including the 10 words given below

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Begin your summary as follows:In today’s table-egg industry, ordinary eggs are enriched and designed……………………………

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1 2 3 4Organization The summary does not

state the main idea ofthe original selection; it states few major ideas and does not use a logical order; it lacks a conclusion and includes extraneous or minor details or reflections; the writing lacks unity and coherence.

The summary may ormay not state the mainidea of the original selection, or it may notdo so at the beginning;it states some, but notall, major ideas and notnecessarily in a logicalorder; the summarymay lack a conclusionor include extraneousdetails or reflections;the development ofideas is not completelylogical or coherent.

The summary beginswith a topic sentencethat states the mainidea of the original selection; all other major ideas are stated and arranged in a generally logical order; a concluding sentence brings the summary to a close, but extraneous details or reflections may be added; the progression of ideas and information is, for the most part, logical.

The summary beginswith a clear topic sentence that states themain idea of the original selection; all other major points are stated economically and arranged in logicalorder; a concludingsentence effectivelybrings the summary toa close, but no detailsor reflections areadded; the writing isunified and coherentthroughout.

Elements The purpose is unclear; the summary does not convey the main idea or major points of the original selection; most of the writing is not tailored to the audience. Word choice is confusing or misleading.

The purpose wavers;the summary does notaccurately express the theme, the main idea or most major points of the original selection; most of the writing is not tailored to the audience. Word choice is vague or repetitive.

The purpose is generally clear; the summary expresses only the theme, the main idea and mostmajor points of theoriginal selection; mostof the writing is tailored to the audience. Word choice is fairly concise.

The overall purpose of the summary isclear; the summary expresses only theme, the main idea and major points of the original selection; the writing is tailored to the audience. Word choice is consistently efficient and concise.

Grammar, Usage,

Mechanics, and Spelling

Serious errors in mechanics, usage, grammar, or spelling make the summary difficult to understand.

There are serious errorsin mechanics, usage,grammar, or spelling.

There are some errorsin mechanics, usage,grammar, or spelling.

There are few or no errors in mechanics,usage, grammar, orspelling.

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Section D

34 Read the poem below and answer the questions that follow.

(a) What do you think would have attracted the woman to the man?

__________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(b) What do the following expressions show you about the man’s personality?

(i) pools of lies

__________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(ii) layered with thinnest ice

__________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(c) Does the poem end on a positive note? Give evidence from the poem to support your answer. __________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________(2 marks)

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35 Read the extract from the short story, QWERTYUIOP below and answer the questions that follow.

(a) Why did the ghost of Miss Broome laugh when Lucy asked whether it was from outer space?

____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(b) Why was Miss Broome so angry with Lucy?

____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(c) How does Lucy behave towards Miss Broome in this episode?

____________________________________________________________________ (1 mark)

(d) If you were in Lucy’s shoes, what would you have said to Miss Broome?

______________________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________ (2 marks)

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Objective Question Marks Mastered Y/N

1 SWBAT identify simple texts, skim for gist and state what text is about and scan for details. (Level 1)

2 /1

2 SWBAT identify main ideas in a simple text. (Level 1) /13 SWBAT find out the meaning of unfamiliar words by using contextual clues and the

dictionary. (Level 1) 4 /1

4 SWBAT identify main ideas and jot down key words and phrases. (Level 2) 9a, 9b /25 WBAT identify supporting details or ideas in simple paragraphs. (Level 2) 8a, 8b,

12a(ii) /3

6 SWBAT make predictions as to what might happen next in a story. (Level 2) 12c(i) /17 SWBAT make simple predictions of outcomes. Give reasons. (Level 3) 12c(ii) /18 SWBAT describe the place and time a story took place. (Level 2) 5, 12a /29 SWBAT describe characters and write simple descriptions. (Level 2) 7a, 7b, /210 SWBAT write a short paragraph to recount an event in a story. (Level 1) 11c /511 SWBAT retell a story or poem in one’s own words. (Level 1) 10 /212 SWBAT retell a story from another character’s point of view. (Level 2) 7c /113 SWBAT talk about how events and characters in the texts remind one of people and

events in real life.(Level 2)7d /2

14 SWBAT Talk about the theme in a story and write a simple paragraph on it. (Level 3) 11c /415 SWBAT apply process write skills by:

a. brainstorm, discuss the topic with teacher andpeers, and jotting down ideas;

11a /5

16 SWBAT apply process write skills by:b. Write out an outline;

11b /5

17 SWBAT apply process write skills by:c. Write paragraphs with a clear focus;

11c /4

18 SWBAT apply process write skills by:d. revising and edit the draft until it isclear and flows well bye. proof-Read the draft to eliminatemistakes

11c /4

19 SWBAT read and understand non-linear texts using simple diagrams and tables. (Level 2)

1 /1

20 SWBAT Talk about values in the text and whether they are meaningful to one’s life and write out a simple paragraph on this. (Level 2)

13 /12

21 SWBAT Say orally what one thinks about the text and write a simple paragraph stating one’s opinion. (Level 3)

13 /12

22 SWBAT convert information into tables, graphs, diagrams, etc. (Level 1) 5 /123 SWBAT draw tables, graphs, charts, diagrams,

etc. (Level 1)5 /1

24 SWBAT draw conclusions from given facts. (Level 3) 2 /125 SWBAT read topics of current interest and exchange ideas. (Level 2) 14 /1226 SWBAT read articles and give opinions in the following ways:

- agreeing with the writer- disagreeing with the writer and giving reasons.(Level 3)

14 /12

TOTAL

/93

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