Part One: (score: 13/20)
Read the following selection about picnicking, and then answer the questions set on it:
Picnicking at the River
1_ On a sunny spring day, the animals in the woods decided to go on a
picnic to have fun after a week of work. “It’s a perfect day for a picnic,” said
the fox delightedly. The animals accepted to go on a picnic and they decided to
go to the river to eat lunch, swim and play.
2_ Soon the animals gathered their food and the basket was full. The fox
brought the meat, the rabbits brought the fruits, the
dogs brought the tomatoes, and the ducks brought
the sweets. After they had gotten all the items, they
grabbed their jackets, and began to walk. When they
got there, they were very hungry, so they wanted to
set up the picnic first. The fox laid down the blanket
and he started to set up the meal, while the rabbits
were setting up the tent.
3_They found the bears had already reached
with the basket and had laid out the picnic. They were eating lunch there. The
bears invited the animals to sit with them. They ate lunch together. They were
both very happy to eat beside the river and enjoy the sounds of the birds.
When they finished with their meal they played a nice football game and swam
in the river, but then it started to rain. So they packed up their things. When
the picnic was over, they went back the way with each other playing and singing
happily because they all now have new friends.
Questions:
A. Answer the following questions in 1-2 sentence(s) of your own
words. ( /6.5)
1_ Why did the animals decide to go on a picnic?(1.5)
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2_ List the things (food) that the animals took with them.(1.5)
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3_ Who did they find there?(1)
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4_ Why did the animals go back to their homes early?(1)
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5_ Explain why the animals became friends.(1.5)
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A. Match the following words with their meanings: (2)
Delightedly started
Accepted said yes
Began collected
Packed up happily
B. 1_ Change the verbs in the following sentence into past and
future tenses. (3)
Present: The animals go to the river. They eat lunch. They
also play football. After that, they swim in the river. They
walk beside the river and pick some flowers.
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2_ What do the following pronouns refer to?(1.5)
They (par. 1) _________________________________
He (par. 2) __________________________________
They (par. 3) __________________________________
Part two: Writing (score: 7/20)
The animals gathered the things they wanted for the picnic. They all
went shopping and everyone brought something. Write a paragraph about
the things that you and your family bring when you are preparing for a
picnic. Don’t forget to include where you bring your things from. Fill in
the graphic organizer bellow with the things that you bring while
shopping for food. Develop it into a well organized paragraph.
Don’t forget provide a title and a clear topic sentence.
[Pre-writing and title 1.05; Content and organization 2.05; Language and style 2.05; Tidiness
and legible handwriting0.5]
I bring From the
my mom brings From the
my brother brings From the
my sister brings From the
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Good Luck
Teacher Hoda T.
