Question 1
The hikers imbarked on an expedition along the
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The hikers imbarked on an expedition along the
Northern Range. They prefered the challenge of the
difficult climb because of the astonishing seenery. The
guide was experianced and acquainted with the route.
Along the way he identified poisonus plants and others
that were edable. The hikers were truly fascinated.
"Crab " the driver yelled suddenly. He pointed
to the blue eight-legged creature as it scurried
along the busy roadside The car came to an abrupt
stop. Sarah leaned forward excitedly, " driver can
you catch that huge crab for me? The driver
cringed at the thought of the creatures large claws.
The population of sea turtles have plunged towards
extinction. Predators feed on the turtles' eggs and its
hatchlings. Humans, however, might be their worse
enemies. Turtles become trap in fishing nets
and safety devices can be used to prevent this. Hotel
owners which use artificial lights, also add to the problem.
List two ways people can reconnect online, as stated in the passage. (i) _____________________________ (ii) (ii) _____________________________
Give one advantage of being able to share information instantly.
Do you agree with the author's statement, "...social media can add value to our lives" (lines 5–6)? Give a reason for your answer.
Give the meaning of each of the following words as used in the passage. (i) appropriately (line 5)
(ii) impact (line 18)
(ii) impact (line 18)
Give two ways in which social media sites can benefit a business.
"Young people are often more ready to adapt to using technologies" (line 15). Why is the author's use of the word "adapt" suitable?
Give two pieces of evidence which support the view that young people have more technological knowledge than older people. (i) _____________________________ (ii) (ii) _____________________________
State two ways in which the information in paragraph 2 is different from that in paragraph 3. (i) _____________________________ (ii) (ii) _____________________________
Give two reasons why parents should supervise their children's use of social media sites, as stated in the passage. (i) _____________________________ (ii) (ii) _____________________________
What do you think is the purpose of the passage? Use two details from the passage to support your answer.
Give the meaning of each of the following words as used in the poem. undertaking (line 5) _____________________________ monumental (line 6) monumental (line 6) _____________________________
From the poem, list two tools which the barber requires to cut the giant's hair. (i) _____________________________ (ii) (ii) _____________________________
Identify one example of each of the following figures of speech in the poem. (i) Simile _____________________________ (ii) Metaphor (ii) Metaphor _____________________________
What sense does the poet mainly appeal to in stanza 4? Write a line to support your answer. _____________________________
"Turning forests into wastelands" (line 17). Why is this an appropriate description of the giant's haircut? _____________________________
Between the giant and the barber, who is more courageous? Give a reason for your answer using details from the poem. _____________________________
How is the mood in stanza 5 different from that in stanza 6? _____________________________
State one quality of the barber and support your answer with evidence from the poem. Quality: _____________________________ Evidence: Evidence: _____________________________
Explain why the barber's heart fills with "sorrow" in the last stanza. _____________________________
If you were the giant, would you want this barber to cut your hair? Give one reason for your answer. _____________________________
Using details from the invitation, fill in the following information.
What is "Operation Sleepover"? _____________________________
Where will it be held?
Where will it be held? _____________________________
Identify two activities that will appeal to the children.
(i) _____________________________ (ii) (ii) _____________________________
If you were creating this invitation, would you include the image of the flashlight? Give a reason for your answer.
Give the meaning of each of the following words, as used on the invitation.
(i) Mission
(ii) Movie marathon
(ii) Movie marathon
State two reasons why a child might receive this invitation.
(i) _____________________________ (ii) (ii) _____________________________