Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (Q 1-8)

Circle the correct answer

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Section B Error Correction (Q 9-18)
Write the answers in the space provided

Play is critical for e.g) childrens' because it provides time and space for
children to explore and 9) gaining skills needed for adult life. Children's
playtime has steadily 10) decreasing due to limited access to play spaces,
changes in a way children are expected to spend their time, parents' 11)
concerning for their safety and digital media use. Play can be 12) define as
any spontaneous or organized activity that 13) providing enjoyment. When
children play, they engage 14) on their environment in a safe context in which
ideas and behaviours 15) might be combined and practiced. Children enhance
their problem solving and flexible thinking, 16) learned how to process and
display emotions, 17) managing fears and interact with others. Free,
uninstructed play allows children to practice making decisions.

Adapted from: https://pathways.org/news/articles/importance-of-play-in-child-development/

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Section C Information Transfer (Q 18-22)
Write the answer in the space provided.

What is a Pen drive, it is a tiny remarkable gadget that can carry gigabytes
of data. It is also known as the flash drive or thumb drive.
Do you know who invented the pen drive he is none other than Mr Pua
Khien Seng, who is a Malaysian. He went to Taiwan to study engineering. After
he completed his studies, he started his own company with a few friends and
they went to invent a USB storage device called the pen drive.
Their company, Phison Electronics Cooperation, focused on USB
technology. "We were the first company in the world to develop the USB Drive
SoC (System on Chip) technology and we were very sure that the market for
USB would be huge. We had to do everything ourselves - from developing the
technology, the chip and the product itself. We launched the world's first single
chip USB pen drive in June 2001. From September 2001, We were reaping
monthly profits from our invention and there has been no turning back since."
said Pua.

The Inventor:
18)__________________

What is a Pen Drive The inventor's company

19)_____________________ 20)_____________________
________________________ ________________________

Pen Drive

Technology used in the gadget: The date when Pen Drive was
21)_______________________ launched:
__________________________ 22)_____________________

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Section D Reading Comprehension (Q 24- 34)

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25) It is considered an unhealthy habit to spend too much time staying connected though
_________________________________________________________.

26) Social Networking can deprive us of sleep and make us feel ____________________
____________________________ in the morning.

27) It is important to log out from all _____________________________________ and

social networking sites before going to sleep.

28) The ________________________________ or dim lights from electrical devices can

make it harder for us to fall asleep.

29) What should we make as a priority?

30) One hour before sleep, we should not answer calls, ___________________________ or
check emails.

31) Our body and mind need time to ____________________________________as bedtime

approaches.

32) A good night sleep will help to boost our energy and allow us to stay focused and
_______________________________________.

33) How many steps are there to ensure a good night sleep? _________________________.

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Section E Fill In the Blanks (Q 34-40)
Fill in the blanks with the correct answer eg: 1 a , 2 b

Laughter is the best medicine

'Laughter is the best medicine' because when you laugh you get
healed. 34 A good laugh will heal your mind, body and soul. It will
keep you calm and composed. 35
The ability to laugh frequently is a wonderful resource to overcome
most of your problems and enrich relations. A hearty laugh can ease stress
and physical tension. 36 This will help protect against heart attack
and many other diseases. Laughter also helps increase your energy level that
would keep you charged throughout. 37 Negative attitude and energy
will have negative effect on your life and health while 38 Optimistic
attitude is also very important for staying focused and develop positive
friendship. 39
Thus one should always maintain positive attitude in life and keep
laughing. You will spread joy and happiness around you as that is the way
you will feel within. 40

Modified and Adapted from:

www.indiacelebrating.com/essay/laughter-is-the-best-medicine-essay/amp/

a) positive attitude will affect your health and life positively.

b) Most of your stress, pain and anger will be relieved.
c) So stay happy and spread happiness.
d) laughter has a positive effect on the mind and body as well.
e) Sharing joy and happiness with friends will increase your delight.
f) It’s a supplement to balance your physical and emotional health.
g) Humour helps build positive attitude and reduce negativity.
h) It improves the blood flow and immunity system.

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