i 2 SILAS 455298 01/2024(2025)31-E-1 ‘gsi Baded © BB AK 488 eyed © Gain, ee i ; ot ante Sandumsob AacianpgroiGar8y oon sgess. ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS, Baa © SOS GC pect ibingfacape wigs All Rights Reserve i 7 . am Ss sep Q.No. Marks conan fone Dopartmont of Examinations. 8 Lanta eae) garam 66% endin oD (G22 eve) Bo00, 2024(2025) 31 aovalls GUTBIS SITET USB (ongsTam gy) UfLans, 2024 (2025) a - General Certificate of Education (Ord. Level) Examination, 2024 (2025) 3 (@oG8 sneO ' a Od 4 Hl autiaioo Gon oa gopusnsoib | ENGLISH LANGUAGE 1 She hour 5 ‘Emered by | Checked by EMP ere + CT) ST CCL ‘ Index Number ‘THIS PAPER ITSELF. Tor O Test 1 Match the following pictures with the statements given below. Write the letter of the most] i2?tniy suitable picture in the box given against each statement. The first one is done for you. Pictures S| gt aa © Sy (@) () © @ ©) 0) Statements Ql (1) Stop! No vehicles are allowed. [F_] (2) Caution! Elephants are crossing. Ix (4) Step in! Delicious food to suit (3) Danger! Beware of crocodiles. (5) Be generous! Help needy patients ]O Test 2 your taste (6) Go slow! Accident prone area. in hospitals. Fill in the blanks of the following text using the words given in the box. Write the letter of the most suitable answer in the space given. The first one is done for you. Tips to pass an examination (a) revise Make a study plan, Write down the dates of the examination and all the | (b) comfortable subjects you need to study, Plan how much time you will spend on each | (©) quiet () cece Gece every day. Start studying early so that you have (d) subject plenty of time to (2) .. essessenne « Make sure you have all the | (©) notes Ghia) and pln pipe Onpunize sue wetral in lame | Oot way that makes it (4) . seceesee t0 find what you need. Find a 02 (5) cssestssseseesseees Place to study where you will not be disturbed. is Make sure that you have good ventilation and a (6) ..... chair, Don’t try to learn everything at once, but remember to organize ral your material into manageable pars. 3] (See page two L01/2024(2025)31-6-4 nae O Test 3 xaniner Study the picture and fill in the blanks in the Paragraph using the words given in the box. Write fine only” the letter of the correct word in the blank. The first one is done for you. (a) gifts (b) screen (c) decorated (A) flags (e) dancers (f) guests (g) playgroun (hy arm-chair (i) open @) podium (1) lines My class teacher asked me to draw a picture for the Art Exhibition of the school. I drew this picture of the Independence Day celebration held at the school (1) 2... sin my drawing you can see the (2) .. hoisted by the (3) ...sssescse : In the pavilion, students are in two (4) . .. 10 sing the National Anthem, There are some (5) fon the table placed between the (6) ...... and the oil lamp (7) ++ with flowers. You can also see an (8) . deoneseonttagl G3 behind the oil lamp. A troupe of (9) + are ready to perform on the |f)-— (10) .. Stage in front of the pavilion, The agenda is displayed on the ay... ++v+- behind the table. I think this is one of my best drawings I have ever Presented for an exhibition. O Test 4 Suresh sent an email to his friend Kumar inviting him to join on a trip. Here is Kumar's reply. Fill in the blanks of the email using the words given below in the box. The first one is done for you. after, ay and, but, if, or To = suresh@gmail.com Subject: Trip Thank you for inviting me to join the trip. Travelling is something that I love. Unfortunately, 1 will not be able to join you (1) ..........08 + my mother is not well, (2) .. also I have to get ready for a test to be held next week. Have fun (3) be careful (4) . - you wish to swim 6). + bathe in streams and rivers on your way. 4 Let’s meet (6) ... » the trip. Have a nice time! a Ix Kumar frowat_| 5 See page threeOL20242028)31-£.4 2 O Test 5 ror th Sentences about chipmunks. Match the Sentences from 1.6 with the topics imap first oa {he sable below. Write the correct mamhatyt the sentence against each topie. The First one is done for you J; The chipmunk is a small, energetic animal belonging to the squirrel family, Soiuridae 5 hae, ate about 25 diferent species of chip ee the world 3+ Chipmunks are mammals who! are native aks America and they are found mainly in ihe Eastern and some parts of the South Ease on regions of the United States They are characterized by distinctive dark ana light stripes running down their backs 5 Chipmunks’ diet consists mainly of seeds, nus, fans ei berries, though they may also eat insects occasionally © Chipmunks generally live two to three years in the wild though they may live longer in Captivity up to eight years Topies The sentence number &. Animal family 1 b. Habitat Qs ¢. Food a 4, Different types ©.A body feature 5 Life span Test 6 me for distributing plants Society of your school has organized a programme pans among the sents fark the Eminent Dep es ne we dees notice board. Use about 40-50 words. Include the following: ~ date and time - place of dist - invitees oe - types of plants to be distributed jon0120242025)31-E-1 O Test 7 Read the text and underline the most suitable answer for the questions given below. D Ona warm afternoon in Malgudi, the busy market was alive with the sounds of vendors calling out their wares. Swami, a curious boy of ten, wandered through the lanes, his eyes wide with excitement. He stopped at a fruit stall, atracted by the vibrant colours of mangoes and guavas. “Look, Swamit You can’t just stare. Buy something!” called out his friend, Ra © Swami hesitated. his pocket was empty except for a few coins saved from his allowance. “I want to buy a mango, but I don’t have enough” he replied with disappointment. Raj, noticing his friend’s unhappy expression, reached into his pocket and pulled out a shiny coin. “Here, take this! Let’s share the mango.” ‘Swami’s face lit up. “Thanks, Raj! You are the best!” {© As they bought the fruit and sat under a nearby tree, they laughed and talked about their dreams, feeling the warmth of friendship blossom in the afternoon sun. (Adapted from “Magu Days" by RK. Nara) (1) What made Swami stop wandering through the streets? | (@) the noise made by vendors | (b) very bright mangoes and guavas (c) crowded lanes in the market (2) Why was Swami hesistant to buy fruits? (a) He didn’t want to spend his money. (b) He wanted his friend to buy him some fruits (©) He didn’t have enough money. (3) How did Raj help his friend? (a) by sharing the mango (b) by giving him a coin to buy a mango (©) by talking about their childhood dreams Q7 (4) How did they feel after buying the fruit? rk a) happy and contented (b) sad and worried (©) silent and thoughtful (5) The meaning of the word “hesitated” in line 5 is (a) rushed. (b) moved. (c) waited. O Test 8 Write a paragraph on any one of the following topics. Use about $0 to 60 words. (a) Advantages of travelling (b) My favourite sport01.2024(2025)31-E-II Ang 8 BODO GOP Hips upinsfaoesysn sigs/AUl Righis Reserved genio. ufo wovaméanon “Depertment.of Examinations, SriLankay\ 9 = @ @5€) Swna, 2024(2025) ares ih ns 3 edo Badcd © C896 088 ged & Gast. Scion SSamndsenboid AimdampsroiGartus aon apes. ‘ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON THIS PAPER ITSELF. Dean oor anda oD (ao: | SoeR) CUTE BITBIU UBHI (ongATom IU uft.ons, 2024(2025) " General Certificate of Education (Ord, Level) Examination, 2024(2025) (qoG8 ned xo eca8 12 ayisdleo Gong ByounG woos; Busrorb — ENGLISH LANGUAGE I Two hours Bo ‘Entered by Checked by | EMF 14 15 Paper II has 8 pages (5-12) on two sheets 16 | Paper Il Total Read the text and underline the most suitable word given within each bracket. ‘Charlotte’s Web" by E.B. White is a children’s book that tells a lovely story between a pig named Wilbur and a spider named Charlotte. Wilbur is born on a farm and is in danger of being killed. . ((@) friend, (b) friendly, «+ ((@) word, The most significant part of the story is the (1) .. (c) friendship) between Charlotte and Wilbur. Charlotte writes (2) ....... (b) words, (c) wordy) such as ‘gentle’, ‘caring’ and ‘humble’ in her web to show the farmer the QB). . ((a) special, (b) speciality, (c) specially) qualities of her friend Wilbur. Her clever words make the farmer change his idea of killing Wilbur. The book (4) ... - ((a) discussing, (b) discusses, (c) discussion) important qualities such as friendship, kindness and loyalty. Charlotte's care for Wilbur tells readers how (5). This story truly shows the power of friendship to the reader. «+ ((a intelligently, (b) intelligent, (c) intelligence) she acted to save Wilbur. For O Test 9 examiners" use only [Total (See page six01/20242025)31-1 (test 10 Complete the following passage using the correct form of the verb given within each bracket, Last weekend, I went on a trip with my family. We visited a place called the National Park, that was full of beautiful trees, birds and other animals. The weather was sunny, perfect for sightseeing. We packed our lunch and (1) (leave) early in the morning so that we could spend the whole day exploring nature. First, we walked along a long trail in the forest, where we saw so many colourful birds Q) « After walking for a while, we reached a big hill. It was a bit tiring to (3) . ~- (fly) among trees. (climb), but when we got to the top, the view (4) .. (be) amazing. I could see the whole park from up there, and everything (5) (look) so small and we felt as if we were standing on the top of the world. O Test 11 Fill in the blanks of the following passage with the words given in the box. There is one extra word. as, concentration, setting, mind, to, ‘like, improve practising, also, that, with, focus, helps, on, ~—_—meditation Living a stress-free life is possible with some good practices. First it is important ().. @) time (5)... loved ones. Mindfulness techniques (6) . prioritize self-care by (2) ... . aside time for activities . bring you joy such (4) .. hobbies or spending meditation can help you (7) .. (8)... the ability to (10) .. . concentration and manage anxiety. . meditation can regularly enhance (9) .. - span and . on tasks. Meditation also (11) ..... you to calm the (12) .. .. and body. It can (13) .... . reduce stress levels significantly. (14) . generally improves your overall mental well-being by generating a sense of tranquillity allowing you to cope with challenges in life effectively. Tor examiners use only Qu 4x HTotal S (See page sevenOL2024202531 ote Index No. =... for) O Test 12 ar Underline the correct verb phrase within brackets, (1) If you jog every moming, you (would lose, would have lost, will lose) your weight 2) If you (practised, would practise, had practised) your speech, you would have delivered it flawlessly. iy G) If T had time, 1 (would go, will go, had gone) shopping with you, a fess you, study hard, you (won't pass, wouldn't pass, wouldn't have passed) ||=~ the examination. (5) If Kamal (has, had, will have) a telescope he would watch the stars every night O Test 13 leter of the heading in the box given against each extract. There is one extra heading. Headings Read the following extracts and match them with the headings given below. Write the relevant (A) Feature article (B) Employment offer (C)_ Walk-in interview (D) Examination guide (E) Letter of invitation (F)_ Instructional manual Extracts We invite those who are competent and confident in handling two or more languages including English because we need to communicate with foreign communities. Priority will be given for the ones with experience in (i) managerial level of which three years as an internal supervisor, Your presence in the event is highly valued and it is a great honour to our school since you are a reputed past pupil. This will be a great opportunity for our students to be inspired and motivated in their career development. We would be (ii) much grateful if you could send us your profile. Veganism is more than just a dietary choice. It’s often a lifestyle dedicated to iii) | avoiding harm to animals. Some people think that it negatively affects human health but many people justify it based on ethical and environmental reasons, Check the documents of the item very carefully. Complete them with legible handwriting and correct spelling. Don’t use black ink pens or correction fluid. ¥) | submit the documents with a copy of your identity card. Make sure that the tens works properly before you purchase it Keep the electronic devices in the cupboard, provided for that purpose outside the hall. Keep them on silent mode. Don’t leave the hall without due Permission. ©) | inform your urgent physical requirements tothe invgilator. Leave the hall whey the third bell is rung.ov20242025y31-EL 8. i (0 Test 14 examiner we only Write only one of the following. Use the space provided. (a) Imagine that you are the secretary of the Language Club of you fn inter-school debate competition to mark the fifth anniversary the principal of a neighbouring school requesting him/her to send the debating tea school to the competition. Use about 100 words. Include the following: ‘© Purpose of the event © Medium of the debate # Date, time and venue © Confirmation of participation 1+ school. You have organized ‘of the club. Write a letter to im of his/her oR (b) The following pie chart shows the future plans of 100 Grade 11 students of King’s College. Kalutara, Write a description about the future plans of Grade 1 students referring to the pie chart, Use about 100 words. ‘The following words and phrases will help you. most / many / more than / equal / less than / least Students Future Plans of Grade Entering state universities Entering private institutions Following vocational courses Engaging in self-employment [2] Going abroad for employment (See page nine01,/2024(2025)/31-E Qi O Test 18 Read the following text and answer the questions given below. @ Five hundred years ago, sailing - even in familiar waters - was an adventure. There were no radios, weather reports, or good maps. Sailors were on their own, Many died in shipwrecks. So little was known about the Earth and its seas that no one was sure that the world was round. Then Ferdinand Magellan led a crew of 265 on a voyage. They were the first men to sail ® around the world. They were also the first Europeans to cross the Pacific Ocean, They set sail in September 1519. Magellan commanded the ‘Trinidad’. The other ships in his fleet were the “San Antonio’, ‘Concepcion’, *Victoria’, and ‘Santiago’. In November they reached the Brazil’s shore. They rested there. On Christmas Day, they started going down the South American coast. The fleet set out in August 1520. In October, @ they found a bay. Magellan sent two ships to explore it. A violent two-day storm began. The ships took shelter in a small inlet. They found that it was a long waterway. Although it had land on both sides, the water was salty. They had discovered the Strait of Magellan at the tip of South America! They came back and got the rest of the fleet. For the first time, people sailed from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. It took one month 8 The weather was awful, and the captain of the San Antonio tumed his ship around and fled. It took the remaining ships from November 1520 until March 1521 to cross the Pacific Ocean and reach the Philippines. Magellan was killed when he tried to force the natives there to become Christians. But enough of his crew survived that the other two ships returned to Spain in September 1522, Only 18 men had survived the trip. One had kept a log about @ this adventure that proved once and for all that the world was round. (Adapted from the text ‘The Journey that Proved Earth was Round” by Sarah Conolly) (1) State whether the following statements are True or False, Put a tick (V) in the relevant cage. ‘True [False (a) Five hundred years ago, sailing was dangerous as sailors did not have modem equipment. | () There were four ships in the fleet of ships that sailed under the leadership of Magellan. (c) Ferdinand Magellan’s voyage proved that the world was round Magellan successfully completed his jourmey and returmed to Spain in September 1522. @ (A x 4 = 02 marks) (See page ten012024(2025)31-E-I1 7 Underline the correct answer. sn 2) People on land did not know an (a) many sailors died in the sh (©) there were no faci thing about the progress of the sailors because, [use only ipwreck caused by the violent storm. ities on ships to communicate with others. (©) sailors did not have time to send messages as there was a storm. (@) they were not interested in getting information about sailors (01 mark) (3) When the fleet of shi ips started the joumey in 1519, the ship that was under the command of Magellan was, eed : (a) Victori () idad. (b) San Antonio, (4) Concepcion (01 mark) (4) The sailors that returned to Spain could prove that the world was round as (G) one of the sailors had kept a record of their adventures of the journey. (b) they had found the Strait of Magellan in South America. (©) they had sailed from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean. (d) people knew very little about the earth and its seas. (01 mark) (5) What does the following word in line 18 refer to? Write your answer in the space given. (gis ‘His’ ier ata (01 mark). (6) Underline the phrase that is closest in meaning to the following. - (a) ‘explore’ in line 10 e @ (0 intend a result ii) to search more about a place ig (iii) t0 perform a task Gv) to control or influence (01 mar (b) ‘awful’ in fine 15 Foal (i) quite pleasant (ii) sudden and unexpected ' (iii) calm and quiet (iv) extremely bad (01 mark)) O Test 16 Write on one of the following topics. Use about 200 words. (a) Write an article to national newspaper on ‘Educational Programmes on Television’. Include the following: ‘© What an educational programme is « Types of programmes « Benefits to students/public (b) Write an essay on the topic, ‘Spending time with animals’ Include the following: Types of animals; pets, animals in zoos and wild animals Importance of spending time with them ‘¢ Steps taken to protect them (©) Imagine that you have been selected to make a speech at the school assembly on the topic ‘How to choose your food wisely’. Write the speech you would make on the occasion. Include the following: «# types of food you eat ‘© how you select them ‘* why you select them (See page eleven(01/2024(2025)31-E-1L 7s (@) Imagine that following statements dé ‘ lescribe Ton teats the begining and compte the ie situation you have faced S ry. recently examiner’ 1 ft so proud end wonderful Twas wating ine as nly best friend .. ently to tell the geod news to my (See page tveive