2012 Primary 3 English Mid Year Examination 5

Section A

For each question, choose the most suitable answer. Make your choice (1, 2, 3 or 4).

1.

The peacock _______________ proudly around the garden with its feathers spread.

1. glided
2. strutted
3. hopped
4. lumbered

2.

The hunter was chased by the hungry ______________ of wolves.

1. fleet
2. pack
3. flock
4. troop

3.

The victim went to court to _____________against the man who had stolen her money.

1. testify
2. punish
3. witness
4. complain

4.

Jacob is ________________. He did not take Michael's eraser without his knowledge.

1. guilty
   
2. amiable
3. innocent
4. responsible

5.

The factory ______________ the air with thick black smoke everyday and the residents are unhappy.

1. dirties
2. pollutes
3. destroys
4. blackens

6.

We had a hard time finding a shop because of its quiet ___________________.

1. location
2. position
3. direction
4. condition

7.

Ahmad waited _____________ for the test to start as he had not studied for it. His hands were clammy.

1. hastily
2. angrily
3. anxiously
4. carelessly

Section B

For each question, choose the most suitable answer. Make your choice (1, 2, 3 or 4).

1.

John and his brother _______________ walking home from school when they found a wallet.

1. is
2. are
3. was
4. were

2.

The man is the sports car ________________ past us as he was being chased by the police.

1. sped
2. speed
3. speeds
4. speeding

3.

"The bowl of soup is tasteless. Please add _______________ salt," my brother complained.

1. a few
2. many
3. much
4. a little

4.

Please pick up ________________ toys by the door over there and put them in the box here.

1. this
2. that
3. these
4. those
   

5.

Ming Da is the _______________ of the twins.

1. tall
2. taller
3. tallest
4. as tall as

6.

Peter was running late for his appointment as he ran as fast as he could ________________ he saw the bus approaching the bus-stop.

1. if
2. so
3. when
4. although

7.

The thief ran ______________ the dark alley to get away from the policemen who were pursuing him.

1. by
2. into
3. over
4. around

8.

The boy and his brother have just moved into this neighbourhood. He does not know _______________ yet so he is feeling very lonely.

1. nobody
2. anybody
3. somebody
4. everybody

Section C

Read the passage carefully and answer questions 1 to 5.

1.

Who is organising the charity movie screening?

1. Sistic Counters
2. Bishan Cinema
3. Cinema Classics
4. Singapore Children's Charity

2.

I can watch Ninja Warrior on _____________________.

1. Tuesday 4 June 2011
   
2. Saturday 4 June 2011
3. Wednesday 5 June 2011
4. Friday 5 June 2011

3.

If Mr and Mrs Lim take their 12-year-old son to watch Kung Fu Panda, they will be contributing _________________ to the Singapore Children's Charity.

1. $6
2. $24
3. $32
4. $36

4.

Which two movies are the first and the last to be screened?

1. Ninja Warrior and Ben 10 Movie
2. Ben 10 and The Mummy Returns
3. Ninja Warrior and Kung Fu Panda
4. The Mummy Returns and Kung Fu Panda

5.

What is the aim of the charity movie screening?

1. To promote the 4 movies
2. To raise funds for Cinema Classics
3. To raise funds for the Singapore Children's Charity
4. To collect school textbooks and school shoes for needy pupils

Section D

Choose the most suitable answer from the box below and fill in each blank. Use each word ONCE only.

1.

bunch	climbed	destructive	dreary
loaf	on	over	tipped

Matilda took a quick look around her cage. She looked at her two baby monkeys, Kate and Dana, as they played. They were fighting over a (1) _____________ of bread, a treat from the zoo-keeper. Life at the zoo was quite (2) _____________ at times. Her babies were often dejected because they were bored. When they were in such a depressed state, they also became (3) _____________. They tore apart a stuffed ball that had been given to him to play with. They had also (4) ______________ the monkeys bars over sideways. They were always getting themselves into trouble! Most of the people who approached the cage would laugh with joy over Kate and Dana's antics.

Matilda had to admit that they were awfully cute sometimes. Once, Kate scooted across the floor (5) _____________ an old skate. She weaved among their toys with Dana close behind, laughing uncontrollably.

Section E

Choose the most suitable answer from the box below and fill in each blank. Use each word ONCE only.

1.

across	along	by	in
into	over	to	under

Peter went fishing. He walked (1) ________________ a bridge and chose a spot (2) _____________ a shelter where it was shady. The shelter was located next (3) ____________ a snack kiosk so he bought a drink as he was thirsty. As he waited, he saw a few friends swimming (4) ___________ the water nearby. They were waving to him. He put his fishing rod down and jumped (5) ____________ the cool water! He had so much fun that day.

Section F

Correct the words in bold for spelling.

1.

Mosquitoes are common in Singapore. The Aedes mosquitoes lay their eggs in (1) ____________ stagnent water. They are known to cause dengue (2) ____________ fiver. The symptoms include skin rashes, a severe (3) ____________ headscke and loss of (4) ___________ appitite. If you have these ailments, consult your physician (5) _____________ imediately. He will then be able to provide the required treatment.

Section G

Fill in each blank with the most suitable word.

1.

One hot day, a thirsty fox was looking down into a deep well and accidentally fell in. "I wanted some water, but certainly not this much," said the fox to (1) _____________, as he splashed around in the water.

Just then, a thirsty goat came to the (2) ______________. He looked down and was (3) _____________ to see the fox in the water. The fox pretended that everything was alright and said, "I came down to get some of this wonderful cool water. It's the best water you'll ever taste!"

The goat quickly jumped into the well as he was very thirsty and the water looked good. When the goat had finished (4) ______________, the fox said, "Now, you put your front feet on the wall, I will run up your back and jump (5) ______________. Once I'm out, I'll help you to get out too."

The goat did as he was told and soon the fox was free. "See you later," he said as he ran off. The poor goat was left in the well.

Adapted from: Aesop's Fables, The Goat and the Fox

Section H

Read the passage below and answer questions 1 to 5.

A long time ago, there lived an old couple in a tiny village. The old man was a very skilful craftsman. He would make tiny wooden toys with very simple tools and display the wooden toys in his shop. However, no one from the village would visit their small, rundown shop to buy their toys. The children in the village would rather play with modern toys bought from the newer and bigger stores. The old man did not know this and soon, the old couple fell on hard times. They had not made a sale in weeks so the old man cleaned up his shop windows as he thought that customers could not see the toys through the dirty windows. He also showcased his nicest toys outside the shop. Then, something strange happened. All the toys outside his shop disappeared. He put more toys outside and watched from his window. Soon, he saw some tiny elves carrying the toys away. He caught two of the elves. The elves begged to be released and promised him a bag of gold if he gave them all this toys. The old man gave them all his toys very willingly. Adapted from: Enid Blyton, The Little Old Toymaker

1.

In what way was the old man skilful?

____________________________________________________________________________________

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2.

Why did the old man have very few customers?

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

3.

How did the old man try to get more customers?

____________________________________________________________________________________

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4.

Which word in the passage has the same meaning as the word 'displayed'?

____________________________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________

5.

Why was the old man so willingly to give up his toys in exchange for the bag of gold?

____________________________________________________________________________________

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Section A (Answers)

Answers

1.

B.

2.

B.

3.

A.

4.

D.

5.

B.

6.

A.

7.

C.

Section B (Answers)

Answers

1.

D.

2.

A.

3.

D.

4.

D.

5.

B.

6.

C.

7.

B.

8.

B.

Section C (Answers)

Answers

1.

C.

2.

B.

3.

A.

4.

A.

5.

C.

Section D (Answers)

Answers

1.

(1) loaf
(2) dreary
(3) destructive
(4) tipped
(5) on

Section E (Answers)

Answers

1.

(1) across
(2) under
(3) to
(4) in
(5) into

Section F (Answers)

Answers

1.

(1) stagnant
(2) fever
(3) headache
(4) appetite
(5) immediately

Section G (Answers)

Answers

1.

(1) himself
(2) well
(3) surprised
(4) drinking
(5) out

Section H (Answers)

Answers

1.

He could make tiny wooden toys with simple tools.

2.

The children in the village would rather play with modern toys from newer and bigger stores.

3.

He cleaned his dirty windows and showcased his nicest toys outside the shop.

4.

The word is 'showcased'.

5.

The couple fell on hard times and had not made a sale in weeks.