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Year 8 ENGLISH
Examination - Semester 2, 2018
EXAM Booklet
Student’s name:
Teacher’s name:
Date:
TIME ALLOWED FOR THIS PAPER: Reading time before commencing work: 10 minutes Working time for this paper: 1 hour & 40 minutes MATERIAL REQUIRED / RECOMMENDED FOR THIS PAPER: To be provided by the supervisor
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1. Read through the paper to familiarise yourself with all of the questions. 2. Use a blue or black ballpoint / ink pen. Do not answer in pencil.
AT THE END OF THE EXAMINATION
- Any planning sheets or other pieces of paper MUST be handed in with this booklet. - At the end of the examination make sure that your name is on your booklet and any other
pieces of paper used.
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Structure of this paper
Section Number of questions available
Number of questions to be attempted
Suggested working time (minutes)
Marks available
Section one: Writing
2 1 40
40
Section Two: Language Conventions
35 35 20
35
Section Three: Reading
25 25 40 25
Total Marks 100
Instructions to candidates
1. Make sure you write the number of the question being answered.
2. Write your answers to each section in the appropriate space provided.
a. Section 1: Write answers on lined pages in this booklet b. Circle the appropriate letter next to each question. Cross out any corrections or
changed answer.
3. You must be careful to confine your responses to the specific questions asked and to follow any instructions that are specific to a particular question. If you fail to comply you will be penalised.
Note: Do not turn the page until you are asked to do so.
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SECTION ONE: WRITING Allow 40 minutes for this section (40 marks) You have 40 minutes to complete the task. You can write up to 500 words, although you may not need this many.
You should leave yourself enough time to edit your work thoroughly. You can make as many changes as you would like to.
You will be marked on the following:
O the relationship you develop with your audience O the organization and planning of your writing O the selection of words and language O the cohesiveness of your writing O demonstration of correct grammar, punctuation and spelling O demonstration of the correct text structure/conventions
Choose ONE topic to write on;
OPTION 1: NARRATIVE
The rain was pouring down…
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OPTION 2: PERSUASIVE
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SECTION TWO: LANGUAGE CONVENTIONS Allow 20 minutes for this section (35 marks)
For Questions 1-10, the spelling mistakes in these sentences have been underlined. Write the correct spelling for each underlined word.
1 It was nasasery to go to school.
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The computer had a three-year garantea.
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Don’t dissapoint your parents.
4 Their playing over at the park.
5 The child is very perkculear.
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I would not rekkomen the restaurant.
7 The children were iron difishent.
8 Please be very punkchual to school.
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They all had a very good relateshunship.
10 Don’t exsaaggerate the story.
For Questions 11-14, each sentence has ONE word that is incorrect. Write the correct spelling of the word.
11 There was a horrible drout in Australia.
12 I greatfully accepted the prize.
13 All staff were asked to fill in a quistionairre about their jobs.
14 The moregage is payable in monthly instalments.
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15. Select the correct pronoun for the sentence below; Travel is good for you because _____________ gives you memories and experiences.
He
They
It
Travel
16. Which word is NOT a proper noun?
London
Michael
Audience
Brazil
17. Which of these has the correct use of apostrophes for a contraction? Choose one only.
Many people could’not believe what had happened to Charlotte.
I wonder what woul’dve happened if she hadn’t gone.
Once given all the facts, the judge couldn’t avoid making a verdict.
Cornwall hasnt’ ever forgotten Charlotte.
18. Which of these has the correct use of apostrophes for ownership? Choose one only.
The girls clothes got ripped as they ran through the trees.
The girls’ clothes got ripped as they ran through the trees.
The girl’s clothes got ripped as they ran through the trees.
Th girl’s clothes got ripped as they ran through the tree’s.
19. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
“Julia’s homework is good,” said Lucy.
“Julias homework is good” said Lucy.
“Julia’s homework is good said” Lucy.
“Julias homework, is good”, said Lucy.
For questions 15-30, shade one bubble to show your answer.
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20. Which sentence below is a SIMPLE sentence?
The dog is hyper all day, but he sleeps like a rock.
The dog pounced because the saw a squirrel nearby.
The dog and cat ran fast.
After the squirrel twitched, the dog pounced.
21. Which sentence is a dependent clause?
Sidekicks are essential to crime solving.
The dog went to the park.
Though impossible to others.
Sherlock Holmes is famous.
22. Which sentence uses brackets correctly?
When arriving in London (the capital of England) you should look out for the famous sites.
Shakespeare 1564-1616 was (apparently) once arrested for deer-poaching.
Tickets are now for sale at the (box office) $3 for adults, $2 for children.
Mary Smith my best friend went to see a play and (said it was amazing).
23. Which word correctly completes each sentence?
I really hope my sister ___________ a great time tomorrow.
had
has
have
has’ve
24. Which sentence is punctuated correctly?
The capital city of the state of Queensland is Briisbane.
The Capital City of the state of Queensland is Brisbane.
The Capital City of the State of Queensland is Brisbane.
The capital city of the State of Queensland is Brisbane.
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25. Which prefix could alter the word clockwise to mean its opposite?
Re
Inter
Super
Anti
26. Army Armies Armys Army’s Armvies
27. Wolf Wolfies Wolfs Wolves Wolve’s
28. Thief Thiefies Thief’s Thieves Thiefs
29. Buoy Buoies Buoys Bouves Buoy’s
Sentence Noun Verb
30. My dog eats rubbish.
31. Caroline does her homework.
32. Luke runs to school.
Sentence Adjective Adverb
33. My stupid dog enthusiastically eats.
34. Luke quickly runs to secondary school.
35. Employed people happily go to work.
For questions 26-29, select the correct plural spelling for each word below.
For questions 30-32, write the NOUN and VERB in each sentence.
For questions 33-35, write the ADJECTIVE and ADVERB in each sentence.
A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
A B C D
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SETION THREE: READING Allow 40 minutes for this section (25 marks)
In the playground In the playground
At the back of our house
There have been some changes.
They said the climbing frame was
NOT SAFE
So they sawed it down.
They said the paddling pool was
NOT SAFE
So they drained it dry.
They said the see-saw was
NOT SAFE
So they took it away.
They said the sandpit was
NOT SAFE
So they fenced it in.
They said the playground was
NOT SAFE
So they locked it up.
Sawed down
Drained dry
Taken away
Fenced in
Locked up
How do you feel?
Safe?
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1. Where is the playground located?
At the school.
In the garden.
In the local park.
Behind the persona’s house.
2. Who are they in the poem?
Children.
Teachers.
Adults.
Parents.
3. How many stanzas are in the poem?
One
Twenty-Five
Eight
Nine
4. What poetic technique is used heavily in this poem?
Metaphor
Repetition
Simile
Rhyme
5. What feeling is created by the use of capital letters in NOT SAFE?
The poet is shouting the words.
The poet agrees with the words.
They show that the playground is not safe.
It reinforces the adult perspective on the dangers of the playground.
Answer Questions 1-10 on the text ‘In the playground’
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6. What happened to the see-saw?
It was taken away.
It was sawed down.
It was locked up.
It was drained dry.
7. In lines 19-23, information about what happened to the play equipment is
Questioned.
Repeated.
Shouted.
Described.
8. What is the main message of this poem?
That see-saws are dangerous.
That adults often worry too much about children’s safety.
That children should be able to do whatever they want.
That safety is an issue for children.
9. The use of question marks in the last stanza of the poem
Shows the the persona agrees with the concerned parents.
Shows that playing can be dangerous.
Allows the poet to question adult attitudes towards child safety.
Shows the process of removing children’s play equipment is just as ‘dangerous’.
10. The purpose of this text is to
Question adult attitudes towards children’s play equipment.
Explain why parks are dangerous.
Discuss different points of view about children.
Teach people about the best safety for children.
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11. The diagram has been included with the text to
Show that most drinks have some caffeine in them.
Show suitable serving sizes for drinks with caffeine.
Prove that energy drinks contain too much caffeine.
Compare the amount of caffeine in a range of drinks.
12. According to the text, which characteristic does caffeine share with all drugs?
It can be addictive.
It speeds up the metabolism.
It can have harmful side effects.
It leads to excessive sugar consumption.
13. Which brain chemical is responsible for the development of addictions?
Caffeine.
Adenosine.
Adrenaline.
Dopamine.
14. What is indicated by the use of Hmm.. at the beginning of the last sentence?
Puzzlement.
Deliberation.
Condemnation.
Disappointment.
15. It is evident that the text is written from a biased perspective because
The writer uses a lot of scientific jargon.
The scientific facts have not been referenced.
Caffeine’s benefits are not explored in the text.
The writer portrays teenagers as poorly informed.
Answer Questions 11-15 on the text ‘Caffeine- an eye opener!’
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16. How can the RSPCA’s viewpoint be summarised?
Crocodiles should not be hunted for sport.
Crocodiles should be hunted in safari style.
Crocodiles are endangered and should not be hunted.
Crocodiles can only be hunted in the Northern Territory.
17. In the third paragraph, culling refers to
Killing for sport.
Hunting that is authorised.
Killing in a cruel manner.
Hunting for entertainment.
18. In the third paragraph, firmly could be replaced with
Stiffly.
Steadily.
Strongly.
Securely.
19. According to the RSPCA, who should be permitted to cull crocodiles?
Tourists.
Scientists.
Trained professionals.
Aboriginal landowners.
20. Some federal ministers rejected safari style hunting of crocodiles in the Northern
Territory because they believed
It is a practice that is potentially cruel.
It is not an economical method for culling crocodiles.
It is not an appropriate way to manage the crocodile population.
It is too difficult to make sure that it is done legally in remote regions.
Answer Questions 16-20 on the text RSPCA
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21. What is the main purpose of the first two paragraphs?
To create a sense of anticipation.
To outline the setting of the story.
To describe the two main characters.
To recount the relationship between the characters.
22. Which statement best describes Ayleth’s appearance?
She is an imposing figure.
She is dishevelled from her travels.
She is uninterested in how she looks.
She has an air of vulnerability about her.
23. Which of the following qualities did Ayleth believe her followers would need?
Ingenuity.
Obedience.
Athleticism.
Wisdom.
24. In the fifth paragraph, what distracted Ayleth from her mission?
Annoyance at being discovered.
Uncertainty as to whether to fight William.
Surprise at the unexpected meeting.
Fear at meeting the enemy.
25. The relationship between Ayleth and William appears to be
Tainted by betrayal.
Intensified by separation.
Interrupted by the invasion of the enemy.
Affected by their struggle against the enemy.
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Answer Questions 21-25 on the text ‘Encounter in Castle Estondrake’