Class VII Science(2017)

Wangdue Primary School Mid -Term Examination.2021 SUBJECT:ENGLISH TOTAL MARKS: 100 CLASS: V TIME: 2 HOURS 15 MINS Name: __________________________________________________. Section: _____________ READ THE FOLLOWING DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY: 1.Donotwriteduringthefirstfifteenminutes.Thistimeistobespentonreadingthequestions. 2.Answerstoallthequestionsmustbewrittenneatlyinthespacesprovided. 3.Inthispaper,therearethreesections:A,BandC.AllquestionsinsectionAandBarecompulsory. 4.SectionChasthreegenres:ShortStories,EssayandPoetry.EachgenrehasMultipleChoiceQuestions(MCQ), ShortAnswerQuestions(SAQ)andExtendedResponseQuestions(ERQ). 5.AllMCQsarecompulsory.ForShortStoryandEssay,attemptTHREESAQsfromtheFOURgivenchoicesand attemptTWOERQsfromtheTHREEgivenchoices.ForPoetry,attemptTWOSAQsfromTHREEgivenchoices andONEERQfromTWOgivenchoices. Section A (Writing) B (Language) C (Short Story) Essay Letter Question Q I Q II Q I Q II Q III Q IV Q I Q II QIII 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 Mark 20 10 5 5 5 5 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 Marks scored Initial Total Score Section C (Short Story) D ( Poetry) Question Q I Q II QIII Q I Q II Q III 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 Mark 2 2 2 2 2 5 5 5 2 2 2 4 4 Marks scored Initial Total Score SECTION A: Writings Question I- 20 MARKS Direction: Write an essay of 200 words on any ONE of the topics given below. 1. The person I admire the most. 2. There are moments in life when we feel a great sense of achievement. Narrate an incident which made you feel proud of your achievement. 3. My lockdown experiences. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… QUESTION II – 10 MARKS Direction:Write a letter on any of the topics given below 1. Your mother is seriously sick and you have to take her to the hospital. Write an application to your class teacher requesting for a day leave. 2. Write a letter to your schoolprincipal requesting him/her to arrange a school picnic on 11th November to celebrate 4th king’s birth anniversary and to mark the children’s day. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... SECTION B: Language Question I [1x10 Marks] Direction: Each question below is followed by four responses. Choose the response that best fits the given question and write it in the space provided. 1. I ………………….. her tomorrow. a) called b) will call c) have called d) call Answer: ______________________ 2. I want ………….apple. a) a c) an b) some d) the Answer: _________________ 3. They are very good, ____________ a) don’t they? b) aren’t they? c) aren’t you? d) doesn’t they? Answer: ____________________________ 4. My father …………….to Thimphu every Sunday. a) go b) goes c) went d) gone Answer: ____________________ 5. Pema is a beautiful girl. The underlined word in the above sentence is a) A noun b) An adjective c) A verb d) A conjunction Answer: ______________________ Question II [1x5 Marks] Direction: Identify the part of speech underlined in the following passage. Write your answers in the box provided. (1/2*10=5) Tashiwalked on stage and the song started immediately. He looked handsome in front of so many people, Tashimoved his lips and swayed in a made-up dance step. He couldn’t see his parents, but he could see his brother Dorji, who was a year younger, playing with a friend. Oh!Dorji was wearing Tashi’s favorite shirt; he would deal with Dorji later. He saw some other kids get up and head for the drinking fountain, and a baby sitting on her mother’s lap sucking her thumb and watching him excitedly. 1. Example: sang Verb 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9 10. 11. Question III Direction:Rewritethe following sentences according to the instructions given in the brackets. 1. She is ________ girl I saw in the school yesterday. (Use the suitable article) Answer: __________________________________________________________________ 2. Sonam was a nice boy,_________ (Complete with a question tag.) Answer: ___________________________________________________________________ 3. The children has done their homework. (rewrite the sentence correctly) Answer: __________________________________________________________________- 4. Jigme is good. Jigme is hard working. (Join these two sentences with a suitable conjunction.) Answer: ___________________________________________________________________ 5. saw- a –barking-I-dog-a- stranger-at. (Rearrange in a correct sentence form) Answer: _____________________________________________________________________ Question IV [1x5Marks] Direction: There is a mistake in each of the following sentences. Identify the mistake and write each sentence correctly. 1. Dechenis the tallestgirl in our class Answer: ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬_____________________________________________________________ 2. who is your class teacher Answer: ______________________________________________________________ 3. dorjis father is a doctor. Answer: ________________________________________________________________ 4. She has a pencil a book an eraser. Answer: _________________________________________________________________ 5. Wow What an amazing car. Answer: ________________________________________________________________s SECTION C: Literature Short Story- 20 Marks Direction: Read the instructions carefully and answer the questions based on the story from which this extract has been taken. Question I [1*4 Marks](1x4) Direction: Each question is followed by four choices. Choose the correct answer and write it neatly in the space provided. 1. The author of the story is a) PlesantDeSpain c) Gwenda Smyth b) Yoshiko Uchida d) Jo Tenjford Answer:………………………………………. 2. The wife shows the moon to her husband because a) She admires the moon c) he loved the moon light b) He was absent minded d) the moon looked beautiful Answer:………………………………………. 3. What causes the problem in the story? a) Moon light c) absent minded husband b) Reflection in the mirror d) the crescent shaped comb Answer:………………………………………. 4. What was rare in Korea that time? a) Comb b) moon b) Mirror d) rice cake Answer:………………………………………. Question II [2x3 Marks] Direction: Choose any THREE from the FOUR questions below and write your answers in the spaces provided 1. Why do you think the grandfather got angry? Explain. [2] ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 2. Which character do you like in the story? Support your answer with two reasons. [2] ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3. What lesson did you learn from the story? Explain.[2] ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4. If you were the wife in the story, how would you have reacted to your reflection? Explain. [2] ......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Question III [5*3=15Marks] Direction: Choose any TWO from the THREE questions given below and write your answers in the spaces provided. 1. Describe each member of the family? [5] .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 2. Do you like the story “The Mirror”? Give four reasons to support your answer. [5] .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 3. Do you think looking at the mirror is a waste of time? Support your answer with four reasons.[5] .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Essay- 20 Marks Direction: Read the essay given below carefully and answer the questions that follows. Exercising is important for proper health and fitness. Especially today’s youth need to exercise more than ever. It is because the junk food they consume every day can hamper their quality of life. If you are unhealthy, you cannot lead a happy life and won’t be able to contribute to the expansion of society. Thus, one needs to exercise to beat all these problems. But, it is not just about the youth but also about every member of the society. These days, physical activities take places in schools and colleges more than often. The professionals are called to the campus for organizing physical exercises. Thus, it is a great opportunity for everyone who wishes to do it. Just like exercise is important for kids, it is also essential for office workers. The desk job requires the person to sit at the desk for long hours without breaks. This gives rise to a very unhealthy lifestyle. They get a limited amount of exercise as they just sit all day then come back home and sleep. Therefore, it is essential to exercise to adopt a healthy lifestyle that can also prevent diseases. Exercise has a lot of benefits in today’s world. It helps you reduce weight if you are overweight. It is because you burn calories when you exercise. Further, it helps in developing your muscles. It also helps in improving the oxygen level and blood flow of the body. The concentration level in your body will improve which will ultimately lower the danger of disease like Alzheimer’s. In addition, you can also reduce the strain on your heart through exercise. Finally, it controls the blood sugar levels of your body so it helps to prevent diabetes. Question I [1x4Marks] Direction: Each question is followed by four choices. Choose the correct answer and write it neatly in the space provided. 1. The cause of unhealthy food in today’s youth is a) Junk food c) Vegetables b) Fruits d) Juice Answer:………………………………………. 2. Why is it important for office workers to do exercises? a) They spend most of their time sitting in the office. b) They walk from home to office. c) They don’t like to exercise. d) They don’t get enough time to exercise. Answer:………………………………………. 3. Which of the following is not the benefit of exercising? a) Increase your weight c) Burn calories b) Reducing your weight d) Improve oxygen level Answer:………………………………………. 4. We can maintain proper heath and physical fitness by a) Exercising everyday c) chatting with your friends. b) Reading a book d) eating junk foods. Answer:………………………………………. Question II [2x3 Marks] Direction: Choose any THREE from the FOUR questions below and write your answers in the spaces provided. 1. Explain why do you think that junk food is considered unhealthy food. [2] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2. Do you think parents should take their children for walk every day? Give two reasons for your answer. [2] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. Write any two lessons you learnt from the essay. [2] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4. Give suitable title for the essay and state a reason. [2] ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. Question III [3*5=15 Marks] Direction: Choose any TWO from the THREE questions given below and write youranswers in the spaces provided. [5] 1. Make your own sentences using the following words. a) consume:…………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………. b) lifestyle: …………………………………………………………………... ………………………………………………………………………………..... c) opportunity: ……………………………………………………………….. ………………………………………………………………………………… d) danger:…………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………………………………. e) reduce: ……………………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Write down five benefits of exercising daily. [5] ..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3. Do you think technology has helped or harmed people’s physical fitness? Support your answers with three reasons. [5] …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Poetry – 10Marks Direction: Read the poem given below carefully and answer the following questions. GREETINGS FROM THE SEASONS “Good morning, dear children!” Said pretty Miss Spring. “Do you hear all my bright feathered Song birdies sing?” “Good afternoon, children!” Queen Summer then said. “Have you seen my new roses, So big and so red?” “Good evening to you!” Said Sir Autumn, and bowed. “Of my rare golden yield I am properly proud!” “Now over the bare world My snowflakes shall fall! Good night!” said King Winter. “It’s good night to all!” Question I [1*2 Marks] Direction:Each question is followed by four choices.Choose the correct answer and write it neatly in the space provided. 1. How many stanzas are there in the poem? a) 2 c) 4 b) 3 d) 5 Answer:………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Flowers bloom in which season? a) Spring c) Autumn b) Summer d) Winter Question II [3*2 Marks] Direction: Choose any TWO from the THREE questions given below and write youranswers in the spaces provided. 1. List down four pairs of rhyming words. [2] Answer:………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Describe winter.[2] Answer:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3. Explain “Do you hear all my bright feathered song birdies sing” in your own words.[2] Answer:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. Question III Direction: Choose any ONE from the TWO questions given below and write your answers in the spaces provided. [4*2 Marks] 1. Which seasons do you like the most? State three reasons.[4] Answer:…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. Describe four seasons in your own words. [4] Answer:……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………