Grade

External Measurement of Student Achievement

March 2011
TEST INSTRUCTIONS

English

Please make sure that you have a separate answer sheet booklet with this test paper. Please check that the answer sheet booklet has your details printed on it. If not, print your name, date of birth and your eSIS number (in English) in the area provided on your answer sheet booklet. Please check that the subject and grade number on your answer sheet booklet matches this question paper. This test has 35 QUESTIONS in total. 30 of the questions are multiple choice and each question has four possible answers, only one is correct. Choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D options and shade this bubble on the English answer sheet booklet. Please use a pencil only to shade in the answer bubble of your choice on your answer sheet. If you make a mistake then rub out your answer completely and shade in the bubble of your new answer. 5 of the questions require you to write your answer in the space indicated on the English answer sheet booklet. All answers must be marked on your ANSWER SHEET BOOKLET. You are allowed 75 minutes for this test.

Grade 7 English

Grade 7 English

Which picture shows a type of fruit?

Which jar contains liquid?

A B C D

the jar of flour the jar of salt the jar of milk the jar of sugar

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Grade 7 English

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5,000 4,000 Dirhams 3,000 2,000 1,000 0

Sales Graph for the Sports Market Store

January

February

March

April

Which month had the lowest sales?

A B C D

January February March April

Screen 3

7 June 2010

Rock the Sand

Monday 8:00 p.m. Grand Cinema 4 Lands End Road

Where is the cinema located?

A B C D

Screen 3 7 June 2010 Rock the Sand 4 Lands End Road

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Grade 7 English

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What is the meaning of the third line of the poem? "I carry loads where others cannot."

A B C D

The camel can go difficult places. The camel likes to work hard. The camel can move things quickly. The camel enjoys helping people.

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What is the meaning of the sixth and seventh lines of the poem? "Thirst is never a problem for me, I barely use what is given."
A B C D

The camel carries water to others. The camel waits to be given water. The camel does not enjoy drinking water. The camel does not need much water.

Dragonflies
The deserts of the United Arab Emirates support a variety of insects. One of the most beautiful is the dragonfly. The dragonfly is very colourful. There are seventeen different species found in the area. The dragonfly has large eyes, two very strong, clear wings, and a long body. Although dragonflies have six legs, they are not capable of walking. They are important to the environment because they feed on smaller insects like flies, bees, and ants. Living mainly near water, adult dragonflies can be found on the dunes of the desert looking for vegetation.

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Which pair of words from the poem rhyme?

A B C D

others cannot life, land I can flee, see

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How many varieties of dragonflies exist in the deserts of the UAE?

Which line from the poem is NOT an example of the camel's strength?
A B C D

Inching along a path that is ancient and long I carry loads where others cannot Thirst is never a problem for me I can move fast if I must flee

A B C D

2 7 12 17

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Explain why the poem is titled "A Quiet Strength". Support your answer with one detail from the text.

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Grade 7 English

Why are dragonflies important to the environment?

A B C D

A Quiet Strength
Slowly, swaying in the silent sand, Inching along a path that is ancient and long, I carry loads where others cannot. I provide many a meal, I can save a life, I am the traveller in the desert land. Thirst is never a problem for me, I barely use what is given. I can move fast if I must flee, I am the camel you often see.
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They are colourful. They live near water. They eat other insects. They look for vegetation.

What does the word capable mean in this sentence from the text? "Although dragonflies have six legs, they are not capable of walking."
A B C D

lacking power having ability showing strength causing difficulty

What is the purpose of this text?

A B C D

to inform to persuade to entertain to demonstrate

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What does the word Inching mean in the second line of the poem? "Inching along a path that is ancient and long"

Explain how the picture illustrates information from the text. Support your answer with one detail from the text.

A B C D

stopping often moving very slowly walking back and forth making a dent in the ground

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Grade 7 English

Grade 7 English

Lights of the Buildings It took over five hours for my bus to reach the edge of the city. I was so excited to see my uncle in the city of Dubai. My parents said that I could leave our home in the Al Hajar Mountains to visit with my fathers brother, Ali, who lives in Dubai. Uncle Ali had promised me that I would love the lights of the city as much as I love the light of the stars that I can see from my home. As I stepped off the bus, I was amazed at the noise and the number of people walking around. Looking up at the tall buildings, I almost did not see Uncle Ali. There he was, looking at me with a huge smile on his face. He gave me a warm hug and said, You resemble your father. As we got near his home, I began to wonder about this city of Dubai. Uncle Ali told me that the next day we would go to the Dubai Museum to learn some lessons from the past. I was so excited that I could hardly sleep. The next morning, we were up early for our trip to the museum. On the way, I saw many tall buildings, shopping centres, hotels, office towers, and schools. I asked, Uncle Ali, when will I see the lights? He chuckled, Soon my nephew, soon. The museum was filled with a great collection of old maps, artefacts, and very old musical instruments. As we walked through the museum, I began to feel as if I were going back to the past. The old maps jumped at me and begged me to learn more about my heritage. I did not even notice how long we had been there until my uncle said it was time to go home. On our way back to Uncle Alis house, I finally got to see the lights. It seemed that the entire city was sparkling like the stars. I could never have imagined such a beautiful sight. Buildings were filled with lights, and everywhere I looked, city stars were shining at me. I stayed with Uncle Ali for three more days, and then had to return home. I will never forget my stay or the city that sparkles like the stars.

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What does the word superior mean in this sentence from the text? "Shihab Abdul-Matif of the Fighting Lions played the lead role with a superior batting performance."
A B C D

above average very popular similar weak

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What made the tournament a success?

A B C D

The event lasted for five days. Many players and fans attended. There was one winning team. One player received an award.

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Who is Ishaq Fathi?

A B C D

a fan a coach a teacher a player

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Where did the writer begin his bus trip?

Explain how a text about sports can encourage a healthy lifestyle. Support your answer with one detail from the text.

A B C D

the Dubai Museum the home of Uncle Ali the Al Hajar Mountains the Dubai bus terminal

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Grade 7 English

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Abu Dhabi Cricket Tournament a Success

Abu Dhabi The city-wide cricket tournament sponsored by the Abu Dhabi Cricket Council was a huge success. Teams from all over the city were represented in the tournament. The cricketers of the winning team, the Fighting Lions, displayed accuracy and determination as they won 172 for 2 in 20 overs. The second place team, the Soaring Falcons, had a score of 164 for 9 in 25 overs. The five-day event brought in a total of 20 teams and many devoted cricket fans. Shihab Abdul-Matif of the Fighting Lions played the lead role with a superior batting performance. The Cricket Council gave the All-Rounder Award to Ishaq Fathi for excelling in batting and bowling. He played a fine innings, said the coach of the Fighting Lions. The Cricket Council was very happy with the numbers of people who attended the tournament and with the fine behaviour of all who participated.

What does the word resemble mean in this sentence from the text? "You resemble your father."

A B C D

talk to relate to look like remind of

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Why does the writer say the old maps at the museum 'jumped' at him?

A B C D

The maps seemed to move. The maps interested the writer. The maps were big and colourful. The maps were hard for the writer to see.

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Where would you most likely find this text?
A B C D

What type of text is this?

in a textbook in a newspaper in a personal email in an encyclopaedia

A B C D

myth fable poem recount

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What is the purpose of this sentence from the text? "It seemed that the entire city was sparkling like the stars."

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How many teams played in the tournament?

A B C D

2 5 20 25

A B C D

to show how the city and country are the same to describe how the city looks at night to show that the narrator misses his home to explain that the stars appeared in the sky

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In the text, why are some words within inverted commas ( )?

A B C D

to express feelings to inform the reader to emphasize meaning to show people are talking

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Describe how the writer feels about the visit to Dubai. Support your answer with one detail from the text.

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Grade 7 English

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ou Do y a need pen?

When do students need a permission slip to visit the supply shop?

Do y o need u penc a il?

A B C D

before school begins during class time over lunchtime after school

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W hap hat to a pened not ll your epa per ?

According to the advertisement, how will students benefit from having supplies from the shop?

West Secondary School Supply Shop

Visit us before school, during lunch, after school, or with a permission slip Cash Only Location: Next to Ofce

A B C D

Students will be happy. Students will look good. Students will get better scores. Students will learn more quickly.

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How are profits from the shop going to be used?

Students may purchase supplies during regular opening hours or during class time with a permission slip from your teacher. We have supplies that compete with local shops in the area. Make sure to come by and view everything in the shop. You will never have to get low scores again! We even have the latest in computer supplies. Banners and school emblems are also available. All prots will go to pay for the end of the year eld trip to the Al Ain Museum. Come soon to get the very best in school supplies at great prices WHILE SUPPLIES LAST!

A B C D

for a student trip to pay shop workers for school sports events to purchase more supplies

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What is the main purpose of the four questions in this advertisement?

A B C D

to give the reader information to get answers from the reader to attract the reader's attention to explain something to the reader

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Which of the following is NOT advertised as available at the shop?

Which of the following is NOT a factual statement?

A B C D

pencils notepaper school emblems laptop computers

A B C D

Students may purchase supplies during regular opening hours. We have supplies that compete with local shops in the area. Banners and school emblems are also available. Come soon to get the very best in school supplies.

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Identify some reasons students might buy supplies at the school supply shop. Support your answer with one detail from the text.