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Paper I
Total
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON THIS PAPER ITSELF.
For
 Test 01 examiner's
use only
Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue using the words given in the box. Write the letter of
the correct word in the blanks given. The first one is done for you.

Q. 1
1×

Total

Taro: Let’s play, hop-scotch! Muru, why don’t you (1)........ join........us?
Muru: Oh, I’d (2)..............to.
1. join
Taro: You can (3)..............from that end.
2. start
Muru: Thank you. Let’s be careful about the steps, anyway.
3. fall
Roni just had a (4)..............today. He can only enjoy our game.
4. love
Taro: Oh, sorry to hear that. Let him rest. It’s good that he is (5)..............us.
5. happy
Muru: It makes him feel (6)..............when he is with his friends.
6. watching
Taro: Yes Muru. But, we missed him.
Muru : Yes, let’s start!

 Test 02

5) Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue using the words given in the box. The first one is
done for you.

in , around , for , with , behind , from Q. 2

1×
Policeman : Where were you exactly when the accident happened?
Total
in
Raveendra : I was (1).................................the school bus.
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Policeman : Did you clearly see what happened?
Raveendra : Yes, a motorbike was coming (2).................................our bus. The driver
stopped the bus because of heavy traffic.
Policeman : After that…… ?
Raveendra : The motorbike tried to overtake us and collided (3).................................the van
coming (4).................................the opposite direction.
Policeman : When did this happen?
Raveendra : I think it was (5).................................7.00 a.m.
Policeman : Thank you (6).................................the information.
Raveendra : You're welcome.

 Test 03
Study the picture and fill in the blanks using the words given in the box. Write the letter of the
correct word in the blank. The first one is done for you.

(a) countryside
(b) people
(c) buildings Q. 3
(d) shelter 1×
(e) sunny 2
(f) man Total
(g) truck
(h) farm 5
(i) chickens
(j) child
(k) sheep

This is a scene of a beautiful farm. The farm is located in a (1) …….a…… There is a house
and a (2)...............................for the animals and in between the two (3).............................
a car is parked. It seems to be a (4)...............................day and the (5)...............................
are working hard. There are cows, pigs and (6)...............................kept separately in the
(7)...............................A (8)...............................is looking after a herd of (9)...............................
while another is driving a (10)...............................In the midst of all these activities, a (11)..........
.....................is chasing a dog. Overall, the picture shows a typical day in a farm.

 Task 04

Read the following dialogue and complete the table given below. The first one is done for you.
Kavindu : Hi uncle! I heard you went to the recent Van Gogh exhibition at Sky Gallery
Colombo. How was it?
Uncle : Oh, it was amazing! Sky Gallery is a beautiful art space, and the Van Gogh exhibition
was incredible.
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Kavindu : Wow, I've always been fascinated by Van Gogh's art. Tell me more about it.
Uncle : Sure. Van Gogh was a Dutch artist who lived in the 19th century. He's famous for his
unique style, especially his painting called "Starry Night". Here, look at this picture
on my phone.
Kavindu : That's so cool! I've seen this painting in books. What else did you see?
Uncle : Well, there were many other Van Gogh paintings. One of my favourites was
‘Sunflowers.’ He loved painting flowers, and his use of colours is wonderful.
Kavindu : Those sunflowers look so beautiful.
Uncle : Van Gogh's art is unique because of his bold use of colours and thick brushstrokes.
He painted his emotions and his surroundings. You could feel his passion in every
painting.
Kavindu : That's so interesting! Did they have anything for sale there?
Uncle : Yes, they had! There were pictures and notepads with Van Gogh's art on them. I got a
notepad for you as a souvenir from the exhibition.
Kavindu : Thank you so much uncle.
Uncle : You are welcome.

1. Name of the exhibition Van Gogh exhibition

2. Place it was held
Q. 4
3. Time period the artist lived
1×
4. His famous painting
Total
5. Unique quality of his art
5
6. Things for sale at the exhibition

 Task 05
Read the dialogue between Neha and her friend and complete the diary entry made by Neha about
the art exhibition. The first one is done for you.

Neha : How was the art exhibition, Prema?

Prema : Great! Many came to see it.
Neha : Really! Glad to hear it. Unfortunately, I missed it.
Was it in the Leo-B Art Gallery?
Prema : Yes, the Arts Club of our school had organized it.
Neha : Were there many paintings?
Prema : Oh, yes. I think there were about 70 drawings.
Neha : Were you able to sell your paintings?
Prema : Yes, I sold two of my paintings.
Neha : Wow wonderful! What about others?
Prema : Many were able to sell their paintings.
Q. 5
Neha : Congratulations Prema!
1×
Prema : Thank you, Neha.
Neha : Wasn’t it a wonderful experience? Total

Prema : Oh, yes. Our principal suggested to have the exhibition annually. 5
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I met Prema. She told me about the art 1....................held in Leo-B Art Gallery
2...................by ‘The Young Painters Club’ of our school. It 3....................to be successful
as 4...................had come to see it. Prema had sold 5……… of her paintings. The principal’s
6...................was to have it annually.

 Test 06

The Welfare Society of Ethiliwewa Vidyalaya has decided to start a ‘Share Table’ to help the
needy friends in the school. You are the secretary of the Welfare Society. Write a notice informing
Q. 6
your friends about the event. Use about 40-50 words.
Include : 1×

 date, time, place to collect items Total

 To whom the items should be handed over 5

 items to be brought (pen, pencils, etc.)

 Test 07
Read the story given below and answer the questions.

The Bamboo Forest

Every September, our town has a festival. Crowds of happy people eat hotdogs and wave little
flags. Then everyone goes to the park on the edge of town. The mayor gives a speech, and everyone
has fun.
I should be at home packing my bags to go and study engineering at university. But, as soon as
everyone has gone to the park, Janey picks me up in another 'borrowed' truck. This one is full of
soil. “Get in”, she says.
“There's enough soil to cover the high street from baker's street to Humber Road, right past new
shopping centre. I've mixed it with bamboo seeds. It's a kind of seed that grows really, really fast.
Before the festival is over, there will be a mini forest in front of the supermarket. No one will be
able to get in or out of that street. It really does grow that fast. What do you think?”
“Well........ why not? I'll be at university next week anyway. “Let's do it.......
Janey was right, baboo grows fast. It was as high as your knees before anyone discovered what
we had done. By the time the council found someone to cut it down, our bamboo forest was taller
than the mayor.
It was great, but they took it away. After what we did last year, they knew it was us. Plus, Janey
had bought the bamboo online with her bank card, so it was definitely her. This time, she got six
months in prison.
She didn't tell them I had helpled her so I still went to university. But I changed my degree to
Agriculture and Wildlife. I wanted to learn all about plants, garden and farming. I thought it would
help Janey and me succeed as guerrilla garden.
Underline the correct answer.
1. What do people do at the festival?
a. give a speech b. eat hot dogs c. eat hot dogs and wave little flags
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2. Who picks the writer up?
a. the mayor b. Janey c. a crowd of people
3. Where will be a mini forest before the festival is over? Q. 7
a. on the edge of the town b. at university c. in front of the supermarket 1-
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4. Who has mixed soil with bamboo seeds?
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a. writer b. Janey c. Mayor 4-
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5. Which sentence is correct according to the story?
a. Janey and the writer are not good fiends. Total
b. Writer is a nature lover.
c. The council likes to have a mini bamboo forest in the town. 8

 Test 08
Write a paragraph on one of the following topics. Use about 50-60 words.
a) My leisure activity
b) A place I like to visit

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Paper II
Total
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON THIS PAPER ITSELF.
For
 Test 09 examiner's
use only
Select the appropriate word from the brackets and write it in the space given.

There are many benefits of reading books loud to young children. First, reading aloud is a
wonderful opportunity for parents to spend time in close contact with their children. After a
busy day, reading a book can be a (1).............................................(relax, relaxation, relaxing)
Q. 9
way for a family to slow down and (2)...........................................(communicate, communication,
1×
communicating). Another important feature of reading aloud is that many books have (3)..............
...................(thought, thoughtful, thoughtfully) ideas or moral messages. Parents and children can Total

explore these concepts together. In addition, listening to stories helps a child learn vocabulary and 5

sentence structure. Moreover, some researchers (4)..............................(belief, believe, believable)

that reading aloud to a child actually stimulates learning and benefits brain development. Studies
have shown that children do better in school when their parents have read to them frequently.
Psychologists, doctors, teachers and librarians (5).............................(encourage, encouragement,
encouragingly) parents to read aloud on a regular basis to assist the development of the child and
build close family relationships.

 Test 10

Complete the question to get the underlined part as the answer. The first one is done for you.

1. Ridiyagama Safari Park is the first man made safari park in Sri Lanka. Which is the first man
made safari park in Sri Lanka?

2. It is in Hambantota district.
Where - ...............................................................................................

3. There are 22 species of animals living in the park. Q. 10

How many - ...............................................................................................
1×
4. The park was opened to the public in 2016. Total
When - ...............................................................................................
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5. Visitors can stay at the park for four hours.
How long - ...............................................................................................

6. The ticket for an adult is Rs. 500.00.

How much - ...............................................................................................

 Test 11

Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box.

with / sensation / bad / as / of / video / realistic / the / different /games / technology

/options / thrilling / much

It is no news that video games are fascinating and because of the graphics along with sound
effects give the player a real-like experience. The 1)...................game industry has also started
experimenting 2)...................virtual reality resulting in even more 3)...................games which
give the player the 4)...................of truly witnessing the activities of 5)...................game. But we
all know that 6)...................has both good and 7)...................effects. The condition is not much Q. 11
1×
8)...................when it comes to video games 9)...................well. There are several benefits of 2
Total
playing video 10)...................similarly, there are also adverse effects 11)...................the same.
5
Now we have video games with12)...................higher graphics, better storyline, and even more
13)...................This makes the gaming experience more 14)...................and enjoyable; however,
it does not change the fact that video games have turned almost an entire generation into couch
potatoes.

 Test 12

Complete the following passage using the most appropriate form of the verb given within brackets.
In today's world, technology (1)...........................(play) a pivotal role in shaping our lives. Over
the past few decades, there (2)...........................(be) a significant transformation in the way we
interact with machines and devices. We (3)...........................(witness) an explosion of innovation
in the tech industry. Smartphones, for example, (4)...........................(become) an indispensable
part of our daily routine. People (5)...........................(rely) on them for communication, work, and
entertainment.
Q. 12
1×

Total

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 Test 13
Read the following notices displayed on the school noticeboard. Match them with the preferences
of five students. Write the correct letter of the notice in the box.

Notice

(A) A drawing competition has been (B) There will be a competition to

organized by Shankar Foundation in create a blog for the school e-magazine.
India for school children. Hand over Competitors are allowed to select any
your drawing certified by the Art teacher topic. In your blog you have to include
to the Art society before 14th of July. different sub-topics, inforgraphics,
videos, internal and external links. Write
Contact 071-8818818 a brief introduction about the author.
Hand over your entry form before 12th
- Art Society July.
- E-society

(D) The Aesthetic Society of the school

has organized a Talent Show at the end
(C) Super Inventor Awards 2023 has of the year. Those who are interested
been organized by the New Inventors in music and dancing can hand over an
Club of the school. Those who wish to application form to the society before
present new inventions, hand over the 10th August.
application before 10th August.
- Aesthetic Society
Fore more details contact Madura on
076-2322232. (E) The Agriculture Society has organized
a competition to mark the Global Green
- Science Club Day. Entry forms are available at the
society.
Handover your forms before 12th August.
Name Description Letter
- Agriculture Society
of the
Notice
She won a gold medal at the
She loves organic 3. All-Island Art Exhibition for
farming. She likes Sajida her piece of art work. She’s
1. to spend her leisure
good at oil painting.
time in the garden.
Thanulya
Last year she won the He’s not good at drawing but
1st place at the inter- 4. he is a talented Tabla player.
school gardening Arul He can play the violin too.
competition. He’s the youngest in the
school junior orchestra.
He is very good at
creating new things. He is a creative writer. He
During his leisure has followed many online Q. 13
2.
time he likes to 5. computer courses at the
Nemitha 1×
make things using Rizvan Youth Council. He has a
discarded certificate for a 3 months Total
items at home. Graphics Designing course.
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 Test 14

A) Your best friend migrated to Australia with the family last month. Write a letter to your best
friend describing a programme organized by the school to celebrate ‘The World Water Day’.
Use about 100 words.
Include the following;
 name of the programme, time and place
 reasons for organizing
 participants
 what you did
B) The following bar graph shows the projects done by Grade 11 students of Beruwala Maha
Vidyalalya to help students to improve their reading skills. Write a description about
their project. The following words and phrases given in the box may help you. Use about
100 words.

most, equal, least, more popular, less than, less popular

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 Test 15

Read the following text and answer the questions.

Once upon a time, there lived a young girl named Lily in a small village. She had a deep
appreciation of beautiful things. Lily had always been fascinated by the dazzling gold jewelery
adorning the market stalls.

One day, as she was passing through the village market, she caught sight of a gold necklace
gleaming in a shop window. Its radiant glow mesmerized her, and she could not resist the
temptation to possess such a precious piece.

Determined to make the necklace her own, Lily saved every penny she had earned from her
work. After weeks of painstaking savings, she finally had enough money to buy the necklace.
With a heart full of excitement, she ran towards the shop, handed over her hard-earned coins to
the shopkeeper and eagerly wrapped the necklace around her neck.

As soon as Lily got home, she felt a sense of accomplishment, but her joy was soon waned. The
necklace, though beautiful, began to tarnish. The once bright gold began to fade and leave green
marks on her skin. Lily was devastated. She longed for something that seemed valuable and
perfect, only to discover its true worth.

Heartbroken, she returned to the shop, tears welling up in her eyes. Seeing her distress, the
shopkeeper went to her out of pity. He explained that the necklace is not made of real gold, but
is merely a cheap imitation. It was designed to deceive people with its shiny appearance, but its
true value was far from prying eyes.

Frustrated but wiser, Lily realized the profound lesson life has taught her. She understood that
not everything that glitters and looks valuable is real. The true value lies beyond the surface, in
qualities such as honesty, kindness, and integrity.

From that day onwards, Lily focused on appreciating the beauty that lies within the people and
things. She sought genuine relationships, valuing purity of heart more than material possessions.
Through her experiences, she became a beacon of wisdom, guiding others to look beyond the
glitz and glam and find true value in the world around them.

1) Lily was fond of,

a) things of glitter b) gold jewelery c) gold coins

2) What was her idea when she first saw the necklace at the shop?

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3) Why did the necklace begin to tarnish?

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4) The intention of designing of the necklace was........................................................................

5) Write the lesson she learnt out of this experience.

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1-
a. completely disappointed...................................................................................................... 2-
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b. deep in knowledge............................................................................................................... 4-
5-
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7) Find the sentence that says, that she learned to value spiritual things than the material 7-
things. Total

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 Test 16

Write on one of the following. Use about 200 words.

a) Write an article to a school magazine on ‘Importance of conserving water’.
Include;
 importance of water- (Daily purposes, cultivation)
 human activities leading to pollution (adding chemicals to water, throwing garabage to
water ways)
 suggestions to preserve water

b) A speech you would make in the morning assembly on ‘Sports for healthy life’
Include;
 What is a healthy life?
 How sports help it (mental development, physical development)
 your message for your friends

c) Write an essay on ‘Technology provides us an interesting learning platform’

Include;
 what technology is
 some learning platforms
 advantages/disadvantages of using them
 how you can use them fruitfully

d) Complete the dialogue between Arul and Thamod.

 Arul - Hi, Thamod. We are meeting after a long time. How was the vacation?
 Thamod- Oh! It was really ………………

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Paper I
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ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON THIS PAPER ITSELF.
For
 Test 01 examiner's
use only
The following pictures show the stages of growing seeds. Write the correct letter of the picture
in the cage given against each description. The first one is done for you.

Q. 1
1×

A B C Total

D E F

1. First, get a suitable pot. D

2. Next, put a layer of gravel in the bottom.
3. Then, fill the pot with soil and plant the seeds.
4. After that, cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil.
5. Then, water the seedlings regularly.
6. Finally, put the pot in the sun shine.

 Test 02

Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue using the words given in the box. Write the letter of
the correct word in the space given. The first one is done for you.
Q. 2
Adhi : Are you playing a video game?
Thamod : No. Look! This is a photo of my grandfather. 1×
Adhi : Really! Is he a fisherman?
Total
Thamod : Yes, he is a (1) …d……..
I took this photo when I was spending a few days there during the school vacation. 5
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Adhi : Wow! Your grandfather is fishing in a (2) …………………… lake.
Thamod : Yes, every morning my grandfather goes to the (3) ………………… to catch fish.
He earns by (4) …………………….them at the market.
Adhi : He is great! I hope you can learn the art of ( 5) ……………………. from your
grandfather.
Thamod : Yes, of course. He has already taught me how to row the (6)………………….
and throw the fishing net into the lake.
Adhi : Interesting! We all have to learn some life skills.

(a) boat
(b) selling
(c) fishing
(d) fisherman
(e) lake
(f) beautiful

 Test 03

Study the picture given below. Fill in the blanks in the paragraph using the words given in the
box. Write the letter of the correct word in the blank. The first one is done for you.

(a) tired
(b) heavy
(c) chair
(d) holding
(e) television
(f) standing
(g) lorry
(h) bottle
(i) helping
(j) checked
(k) wiping

Last month, my friend Fathima and her family moved to a new house. This is the picture she has
sent me recollecting how we bid farewell. Fathima and I are the two girls (1) …(d)…… hands
in the picture. This is the (2) …………….. they hired to transport their goods. The two gents
wearing (3) …………….. shirts are Fatima’s brothers. One of them is (4) …………….. beside
the lorry. He looks (5) ……………... He is (6) …………….. his forehead with a tissue. Her
younger brother is in the lorry (7) …………….. others to load things. A boy standing outside the Q. 3
lorry is handing over a (8) …………….. to him. The man wearing glasses is carefully holding a 1×
(9) ……………... It seems to be (10) ……………... There is another man standing near him. He
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is drinking water from a (11) …………….. . I keep this picture as a memory. 5
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 Test 04 Q. 4
1×
Underline the most suitable word given within brackets to fill in each blank. The first one is done
for you. Total

5
I live in (1) (an, a, the) cozy house on a very quiet street. Every morning, I take a short walk
to the local bakery to buy a fresh (2) ……..………. (pile, loaf, slice) of bread for my breakfast.
Today was very quiet. There weren’t (3) ……………… (some, much, many) people here today.
Suddenly, I saw (4) …………..….. (the, an, a) adorable kitten near the park. It was chasing a
colorful butterfly. I decided to adopt (5) ……………….. (a, the, an) sweet kitten and named it
Whiskers. I do have a (6) ………..……… (little, many, few) friends but not that many. But now,
I have a cheerful companion to keep me company at home.

 Test 05

Read the essay written on a famous person by a student of grade 11. Complete the table given
below with the information given of the person. The first one is done for you.
Steve Jobs was an American inventor, designer, and entrepreneur who was the co-founder, chief Q. 5
executive, and chairman of Apple Inc. born in 1955. As an infant, Jobs was adopted by Clara and
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Paul Jobs and named Steven Paul Jobs. Clara worked as an accountant, and Paul was a Coast
Guard veteran and machinist. Jobs was smart but directionless, dropping out of college and Total
experimenting with different pursuits before co-founding Apple with Steve Wozniak in 1976. Jobs 5
left the company in 1985, launching Pixar Animation Studios, then returned to Apple more than
a decade later. The tech giant’s revolutionary products, which include the iPhone, iPad, and iPod,
have dictated the evolution of modern technology. Jobs died in 2011 following a long battle with
pancreatic cancer.

1. Full name (a) Steven Paul Jobs

2. Name of the adoptive mother (b)
3. Father’s occupation (c)
4. Name of the co-founder of Apple (d)
5. Year of launching Pixar Animation
Studios (e)
6.Cause of death (f)

 Test 06

The Child Welfare Club in your area visits your school every year to make some donations .Write
a notice to be put up on the school noticeboard informing all the students about the donation.
Use about 40 – 50 words.
Include the date and time of visiting.
 items that will be donated
 the place where the donation is made
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 Test 07

Read the following story and underline the correct answer. (1x5 marks)
Nazrudin was a well known figure. He was highly respected in his village, for his wisdom. Once,
he went to a bustling marketplace. He stood at the center of the market, holding a shiny new
lantern. Very soon,the curious onlookers gathered around him and inquired what he was doing
there.
"I have something special.A lamp is so bright! It can illuminate the darkest corners of your mind.
So, it lights up your thinking!" Nazrudin explained.
A seller doubted, "No way!Lamps light up the outside, not thoughts."
Nazrudin smiled, " Ah, but the mind is like a big cave, and with this lamp, I will explore its depth!"
Interested, people watched as Nazrudin began waving the lamp around his head, muttering, "Light
up, thoughts, light up!" The lamp slipped from his hand, fell on to the ground and broke.
Someone laughed, "Well, Nazrudin, it seems your lamp can't even light your own path.So, let
alone our minds."
Nazrudin picked up the broken lamp, laughing, "True! Sometimes, wisdom comes in unexpected
ways. Perhaps, it’s the journey, not just the light that matters."
The crowd left, thinking about Nazrudin's different ideas, leaving him with a broken lamp and
lots of smiles.

1. Nazrudin has earned respect from the villagers for his ……………….. .
(a) behaviour (b) abilities (c) wisdom

2. This incident happened in a ……………….. place.

(a) calm (b) busy (c) remote

3. The people gather around Nazrudin to ……………….. . Q. 7

(a) know what he was doing. 1-
(b) touch the shiny lamp. 2-
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(c) know about the special lamp. 4-
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4. According to Nazrudin, the lamp can ……………….. .
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(a) light up the dark caves. (b) light up thinking. (c) light up his path.
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5. What does the word ‘illuminate’ in the 2nd paragraph mean?
(a) light up (b) shine (c) fill

 Test 08

Write a paragraph about one of the following topics. Use about 50 - 60 words.

1. A Day at the Beach: The Sights, Sounds, and Smells

2. A Childhood Memory: Recalling a Special Event or Place

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Paper II
Total
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON THIS PAPER ITSELF.
For
 Test 09 examiner's
use only
Select a word from the box which has a similar meaning to the word /phrase given within brackets
and write it in the space provided. The first one is done for you. There are three extra words.

attempt, amazed, behave, believe, drag, hold, get, obvious, stuck,

Q. 9
As a man was passing the elephants, he suddenly stopped, confused by the fact that these huge
1×
creatures were being held by only a small rope tied to their front leg. It was (1)…obvious………
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(easily understood )that the elephants could, at anytime, break away from their bonds but they
did not. 5

He asked the trainer why these animals just stood there and made no (2)…………………………
( make an effort) to get away. “Well,” the trainer said, “when they are very young, we use the same
size rope to tie them and it’s enough to (3)……………(keep) them. As they grow up, they still
believe they cannot break away.”

The man was (4)……………………….(greatly surprised). These animals could at any time break
free from their bonds but because they (5)……………….(accept that something is true) they
couldn’t, they were (6)………………. (be fixed in a particular position) right where they were.

Like the elephants, how many of us go through life hanging onto a belief that we cannot do
something, simply because we failed at it once before?

 Test 10

Complete the following magazine article using the correct form of the verb given within each
bracket.
Oscar Awards
Q. 10
The Academy Awards are given out every year to recognize outstanding work of movie actors,
1×
directors, and others who are part of the movie making industry. These awards (1) ……………..…
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(present) in a formal ceremony in Hollywood. Several people are nominated in specific
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categories such as Best Movie, Best Actor, Best Music, and Best Costumes. A nominee (2)
……………………. ( choose) to receive an award in each category. When the award ceremony
started in 1929, fifteen awards (3) …………….(give ) to the winners. Tickets are no longer
sold to the general public ; invitations ( 4) ……………………( send ) only to people involved
in making the movies and to their guests. Since 1953, the Oscar night has been televised and
broadcast all over the world. This show (5) ………………. ( see ) by hundreds of millions of
people. Viewers watch as their favourite movie stars arrive looking beautiful.

 Test 11

Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box. There is one extra word.

dream as are good yourself under two few

journal way that to language for habit

A journal is like a personal book where you write your thoughts, feelings and experiences.
Maintaining a journal can be labeled as a hobby or a part of your daily routine. There are
different types of journals (1)………….serve for different purposes.Vocabulary (2) ………….,
reading journal and travel journal are a (3) …………. examples.Writing in a journal is useful (4)
…………. students because it helps you improve (5) ………….skills while evoking creativity.
In fact, journals (6) ………….significant because they let you express (7) ………….. Some
people maintain journals as a (8) …………. tracker. Reading journals and workout journals are
(9) ………….such examples. Some others maintain journals (10) ………….a mode of recording
their memories (11) …………. different topics. Travel journal is a (12) …………. example for
it. Gratitude journals and (13) …………. journals are also popular as a (14) …………. to look at
life with positive attitudes.When you write you understand your feelings and emotions better.It is
like talking to a friend on paper.

Test 12

Fill in the blanks of the following text using the correct form of the verbs given within brackets.
The first one is done for you.

Last weekend, my school friends and I (1) ......decided...... (decide) to throw a surprise party for our
friend Sarani. The planning (2) ………………………… (start) weeks ago, and every detail (3)
……………………..……. (carefully discuss) among us. Invitations (4) ……….…..………….
(send) out, decorations were purchased, and a delicious cake was baked. On the day of the party,
everything (5) ………….……………..….. (be) in place, and we eagerly waited for Sarani to Q. 14
arrive. When she (6) ………………………………. (finally show up), the look of astonishment 1×
on her face was priceless. Total

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 Test 13

Read the following descriptions of accidents. Match them with the First Aids given below them.
Write the correct letter of the description in the box given against each First Aid.
Accidents

(A) Bleeding can involve minor cuts (B) Unconscious person does not
and scrapes or may be caused by major respond to activity, touch, sound, or other
puncture wounds or injuries. Most stimulations. Brief unconsciousness is
injuries can be treated at home or in an often a result from dehydration, low blood
urgent care facility. The cuts and scrapes sugar, or temporary low blood pressure.
you get everyday don't require a trip to
the emergency room, but you need to
make sure the wound is taken care of to
prevent infection.

(C) Fainting is a sudden, usually (D) Nose bleeding may be caused by Q. 11

temporary loss of consciousness often infection, injury, allergic reaction, nose 1×
caused by a lack of oxygen to the brain. picking or an object being pushed into
This generally lasts from a few seconds the nostril. Bleeding from the nose is Total
to a few minutes. Feeling light headed, common in children and is usually not 5
dizzy, weak, or nauseous sometimes serious.
happen before you faint.

(E) Toothache is the pain in and around the

teeth and jaws that usually caused by tooth
decay. Eating or drinking can make the pain
worse, particularly if the food or drink is hot
or cold. The pain can also be mild or severe.

First Aid

1.. Check the person's airway, breathing, and pulse frequently. If the person is
breathing and lying on their back, carefully roll the person onto the side.
Bend the top leg, gently tilt the head back to keep the airway open.

2. Sit and keep the head up. Lean forward so that blood doesn't go down the
throat. This could cause you to choke or have an upset stomach. Gently blow
in order to clear any blood clots. Use the thumb and a finger to pinch both
nostrils shut.

3. Immediately press hard on the wound with a clean cloth, a gauze pad, a
thumb or using the palm of your hand.

4. Until you get medical attention, rinse your mouth with warm water. Remove
any food particles or plaque. Take a common pain killer to dull the pain. You Q. 12
can apply a cold compress on your cheek.
1×
5. You can have the person sit with his head between his knees. Loosen tight
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collars, belts, and other restrictive clothing. Get the person to lie down or sit
for at least 10 to 15 minutes. Give him a glass of water. 5
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 Test 14

(a) You are the secretary of the Super Cultivators Club. Write a letter to the teacher in
charge of the Agriculture Unit of the school informing that you hope to make a donation
to the unit.
Use about 100 words. Include the following.
 items you donate
 purpose of the donation
 asking for permission to make the donation / to visit the school

OR

(b) The following bar chart shows different social media that grade 11 students of Kumaranathunga
Maha Vidyalaya like to use for their study purposes. Write a description about it.

Use about 100 words. The following words given in the box may help you.

most popular , least popular , most , more than

Number of Students

Q. 4
1×

Total

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 Test 15

Read the following text and answer the questions given below.

One day John and I were returning home when we saw an odd incident. A boy was riding a pony
and he was urging the pony to take a leap over the gate which was too high for him. The boy cut
with his whip but the pony turned off on the other side. Then, the boy got off, gave the horse a good
thrashing and got up on him again. Unable to bear the punishment any longer, the pony threw him
neatly over into a hedge. And with the rein dangling off his head the pony set off home at a full
gallop.
‘Oh! oh!’ cried the boy as he struggled about among the thorns.
‘Serves you right,’ said John who was watching the scene. “That will teach you not to be hard on
horses.’’
Then he patted me and said, “ This young rascal may be a liar, Beauty. He may never tell the truth
to his father. So let’s go to Farmer Bushby’s house and tell him how cruel his son has been to the
pony.”
As we approached the farmhouse, we saw the farmer hurrying on the road anxiously and his wife
at the gate looking worried.
“Have you seen my boy?” asked Farmer Bushby. “ He went out an hour ago on my black pony and
the pony has come back without the rider .”
“ It’s better the pony goes without a driver,” said John. Then he described to the farmer what he
had seen. “ Your son was whipping and kicking that good little pony because he wouldn’t leap the
gate.”

The farmer felt hurt by the report.

(1) Say whether the following statements are True or False. Put a () in the relevant column.

True False
1. John and the narrator were coming back home.
2. The narrator and John saw a pleasant incident.
3. The boy was unkind to the pony.

4. The boy’s father is Farmer Bushby.

(1/2×4=2 marks)
Underline the correct answer for questions 2,3 and 4 from the options given for each of them.

(2) What did the boy want the pony to do?

(a) to take him back home
(b) to take a leap over the gate
(c) to take him everywhere
(3) The boy was thrown into the hedge because..................................
(a) The pony did not like him.
(b) The pony was too tired for a ride.
(c) The pony could not bear his punishment.

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(4) The pony returned to the farm...................................
(a) with his rider.
(b) with John and the narrator.
(c) alone without the boy.
(1×3 =3 marks)

(5) Find a word/phrase from the passage that is closest in meaning to each of the following.
Write them below.
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(a) persuading someone to do something - ………………………
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(b) a mischievous person - ……………………… 2-
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(6) Find the sentence from the passage that shows the narrator’s identity. Write it below. Total

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 Test 16

Write on one of the following topics. Use about 150 - 200 words.

a. Write an article to the school magazine on ‘The Influence of Technology on Education’.

o define the incorporation of technology in education (smart learning, internet, platforms
o explore the benefits of technology (remote learning, time saving, easy access)
o Discuss potential challenges and ways to address them. (expensive, no resources and
solutions)
o Share examples of successful technology-based educational programs.

b. Write a speech to be delivered at the school assembly on ‘The Role of Art and Creativity in
Everyday Life’.
o Explore various forms of art and creative expression.
o Discuss the impact of art on emotions, well-being, and society.
o Highlight the importance of fostering creativity in education and daily life.
o Share personal anecdotes or examples of art's influence.

c. Write an essay on ‘The Impact of Junk Food on Health’.

Include
o Define junk food and its prevalence in modern diets.
o Discuss the negative effects of junk food on physical health.
o Provide examples of healthier alternatives.
o Summarize the health risks associated with junk food.
o Encourage healthier dietary choices for better well-being.

d. Complete the following story.

Q. 15
As I opened the mysterious package on my doorstep, I discovered an ancient-looking map……… 1×
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