English - Reading Comprehension
Exam Duration: 45 Mins Total Questions : 20
The fund raising project is organised by_______
- (a)
needy children
- (b)
Super Electrical Store
- (c)
Charity For You
- (d)
Local Art Designers
Those who want to make a donation but are not interested in running can__________ .
- (a)
register at Orchard Rose Community Club
- (b)
send money via the Internet
- (c)
sponsor the runners
- (d)
join in the other events
Suma~ is nine years old. How much does she have to pay to register as a participant?
- (a)
Rs 6
- (b)
Rs.10
- (c)
Rs. 8
- (d)
Rs. 25
Mrs. Sangeetha wants to donate Rs 1000. She must______
- (a)
sponsor a runner at Rs 5 a kilometre
- (b)
call 1888 4884 8844
- (c)
send a cheque personally to the organizer
- (d)
call 1888 6882 8662
Prizes will be given to___________
- (a)
all donors
- (b)
all the participants of the marathon
- (c)
winners of the marathon
- (d)
those who sign up early
Read the following passage carefully and using the option provided, answer the questions that follow
Prem looked at his examination results slip with a heavy heart. He knew that he had disappointed his mother. One day, Prem was asked to come to the staff room. To his surprise, there was nobody there. But he suddenly noticed something jutting out of the record book. The words "Final Semester Test" were written on the paper. Prem's hand reached out for the paper, but he could not look at it. His mother had always emphasised that the labour of hard work was rewarding while dishonesty would only bring misfortune. Prem quickly turned away 'to leave the staff room. He was shocked to see his History teacher observing him. She was pleased that Prem had decided not to cheat. She offered to tutor him after school.
Prem scored 2 A's and 38's in the final semester. His mother was very proud of him. Prem was glad that he had listened to his mother's advice
In what way had Prem disappointed his mother?
- (a)
8y not writing the exams
- (b)
8y not showing the examination results slip to his mother
- (c)
8y not studying for the exams
- (d)
8y not telling his mother about what happened in the staff room
Read the following passage carefully and using the option provided, answer the questions that follow
Prem looked at his examination results slip with a heavy heart. He knew that he had disappointed his mother. One day, Prem was asked to come to the staff room. To his surprise, there was nobody there. But he suddenly noticed something jutting out of the record book. The words "Final Semester Test" were written on the paper. Prem's hand reached out for the paper, but he could not look at it. His mother had always emphasised that the labour of hard work was rewarding while dishonesty would only bring misfortune. Prem quickly turned away 'to leave the staff room. He was shocked to see his History teacher observing him. She was pleased that Prem had decided not to cheat. She offered to tutor him after school.
Prem scored 2 A's and 38's in the final semester. His mother was very proud of him. Prem was glad that he had listened to his mother's advice
Which word is similar in meaning to 'Heavy heart' as used in the passage?
- (a)
Surprised
- (b)
Unhappy
- (c)
Shocked
- (d)
Angry
Read the following passage carefully and using the option provided, answer the questions that follow
Prem looked at his examination results slip with a heavy heart. He knew that he had disappointed his mother. One day, Prem was asked to come to the staff room. To his surprise, there was nobody there. But he suddenly noticed something jutting out of the record book. The words "Final Semester Test" were written on the paper. Prem's hand reached out for the paper, but he could not look at it. His mother had always emphasised that the labour of hard work was rewarding while dishonesty would only bring misfortune. Prem quickly turned away 'to leave the staff room. He was shocked to see his History teacher observing him. She was pleased that Prem had decided not to cheat. She offered to tutor him after school.
Prem scored 2 A's and 38's in the final semester. His mother was very proud of him. Prem was glad that he had listened to his mother's advice
Which of the following could be the most apt theme of the passage ?
- (a)
Self-help is the best help.
- (b)
A friend in need is a friend indeed.
- (c)
Honesty is the best policy
- (d)
A bird in hand is worth two in the bush.
Read the following passage carefully and using the option provided, answer the questions that follow
Prem looked at his examination results slip with a heavy heart. He knew that he had disappointed his mother. One day, Prem was asked to come to the staff room. To his surprise, there was nobody there. But he suddenly noticed something jutting out of the record book. The words "Final Semester Test" were written on the paper. Prem's hand reached out for the paper, but he could not look at it. His mother had always emphasised that the labour of hard work was rewarding while dishonesty would only bring misfortune. Prem quickly turned away 'to leave the staff room. He was shocked to see his History teacher observing him. She was pleased that Prem had decided not to cheat. She offered to tutor him after school.
Prem scored 2 A's and 38's in the final semester. His mother was very proud of him. Prem was glad that he had listened to his mother's advice
Why didn't Prem take the Final SemestarTest paper though the paper was within his reach?
- (a)
The paper was not for his exam
- (b)
The teacher was observing him
- (c)
He could not disobey his teacher
- (d)
He could not go against his mother's wishes.
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| Week 4 | 4 Oct | 5 Oct | 7 Oct |
| Week 5 | 11 Oct | 12 Oct | 14 Oct |
| Week 6 | 18 Oct | 19 Oct | 21 Oct |
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| Grand Draw | 8 Nov | 9 Nov | 11 Nov |
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(v) 8 Weekly Draws (5 winners each week) : Rs 500 cash, each.
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The winner of the car will be notified on_______
- (a)
4 November
- (b)
8 November
- (c)
9 November
- (d)
11 November
Win a Celero car and over Rs 20,000 each and many more prizes from 7 September to 8 November 2009 !
A minimum purchase of Rs. 80 in not more than 2 combined receipts at any of our participating outlets qualifies you for draws
| Weekly Draw | Closing Date | Draw Date | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 13 Sept | 14 Sept | 16 Sept |
| Week 2 | 20 Sept | 21 Sept | 23 Sept |
| Week 3 | 27 Sept | 28 Sept | 30 Sept |
| Week 4 | 4 Oct | 5 Oct | 7 Oct |
| Week 5 | 11 Oct | 12 Oct | 14 Oct |
| Week 6 | 18 Oct | 19 Oct | 21 Oct |
| Week 7 | 25 Oct | 26 Oct | 28 Oct |
| Week 8 | 1 Nov | 2 Nov | 4 Nov |
| Grand Draw | 8 Nov | 9 Nov | 11 Nov |
(i) Grand Prize: Celero car excludes CDE, registration fee, road tax, insurance and IU.
(ii) 2nd Prize: 34" plasma television set.
(iii) 3rd Prize: 2 economy class return air tickets to Hong Kong.
(iv) 5 Consolation Prizes : Rs 800 cash, each.
(v) 8 Weekly Draws (5 winners each week) : Rs 500 cash, each.
Log on to www. shopandwin.com for the complete list of participating outlets.
The winners of the weekly draws will be declared
- (a)
after three months
- (b)
in a couple of days
- (c)
on 11th November
- (d)
on 16th September
Win a Celero car and over Rs 20,000 each and many more prizes from 7 September to 8 November 2009 !
A minimum purchase of Rs. 80 in not more than 2 combined receipts at any of our participating outlets qualifies you for draws
| Weekly Draw | Closing Date | Draw Date | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | 13 Sept | 14 Sept | 16 Sept |
| Week 2 | 20 Sept | 21 Sept | 23 Sept |
| Week 3 | 27 Sept | 28 Sept | 30 Sept |
| Week 4 | 4 Oct | 5 Oct | 7 Oct |
| Week 5 | 11 Oct | 12 Oct | 14 Oct |
| Week 6 | 18 Oct | 19 Oct | 21 Oct |
| Week 7 | 25 Oct | 26 Oct | 28 Oct |
| Week 8 | 1 Nov | 2 Nov | 4 Nov |
| Grand Draw | 8 Nov | 9 Nov | 11 Nov |
(i) Grand Prize: Celero car excludes CDE, registration fee, road tax, insurance and IU.
(ii) 2nd Prize: 34" plasma television set.
(iii) 3rd Prize: 2 economy class return air tickets to Hong Kong.
(iv) 5 Consolation Prizes : Rs 800 cash, each.
(v) 8 Weekly Draws (5 winners each week) : Rs 500 cash, each.
Log on to www. shopandwin.com for the complete list of participating outlets.
Pawan gets a consolation prize. What will he qualify for?
- (a)
Selero car
- (b)
Plasma TV set
- (c)
Cash prize of Rs 500
- (d)
Cash prize of Rs 800
There are many things that we as individuals can do to stop the destruction of the environment. We should take green steps, that is, change our habits and lifestyles to stop polluting and harming the world around us. After some contemplation, I know what I can do to contribute towards saving our environment. I will practise the three 'R's - reduce, recycle and reuse - my dictum in life. I will not be part of the use-and-throw society. Firstly, I can reduce consumption of paper by using handkerchiefs. This will definitely save many trees. Every kilogram of paper I do not use can save 2.5 kg of greenhouse gases. I will also say 'No' to plastic bags. Plastic is not biodegradable. How many times have we read from the newspapers of fish being choked to death because of plastic bags? I will instead carry a cloth bag with me to carryall my shopping. As a result, there will be less littering and pollution. Moreover, I will add to my 'No' list of disposables, especially Styrofoam and polystyrene containers. Again, I will go everywhere prepared. For my takeaways, I will bring my own tiffin carriers and containers.
The writer, according to the passage, does not like
- (a)
material that is biodegradable.
- (b)
to recycle material that is biodegradable.
- (c)
people who do not take green steps
- (d)
people who follow the three 'R's
There are many things that we as individuals can do to stop the destruction of the environment. We should take green steps, that is, change our habits and lifestyles to stop polluting and harming the world around us. After some contemplation, I know what I can do to contribute towards saving our environment. I will practise the three 'R's - reduce, recycle and reuse - my dictum in life. I will not be part of the use-and-throw society. Firstly, I can reduce consumption of paper by using handkerchiefs. This will definitely save many trees. Every kilogram of paper I do not use can save 2.5 kg of greenhouse gases. I will also say 'No' to plastic bags. Plastic is not biodegradable. How many times have we read from the newspapers of fish being choked to death because of plastic bags? I will instead carry a cloth bag with me to carryall my shopping. As a result, there will be less littering and pollution. Moreover, I will add to my 'No' list of disposables, especially Styrofoam and polystyrene containers. Again, I will go everywhere prepared. For my takeaways, I will bring my own tiffin carriers and containers.
According to the passage, consumption of paper
- (a)
is a green step
- (b)
causes recycling of paper
- (c)
increases the amount of green gases
- (d)
is one of the dictums of life
There are many things that we as individuals can do to stop the destruction of the environment. We should take green steps, that is, change our habits and lifestyles to stop polluting and harming the world around us. After some contemplation, I know what I can do to contribute towards saving our environment. I will practise the three 'R's - reduce, recycle and reuse - my dictum in life. I will not be part of the use-and-throw society. Firstly, I can reduce consumption of paper by using handkerchiefs. This will definitely save many trees. Every kilogram of paper I do not use can save 2.5 kg of greenhouse gases. I will also say 'No' to plastic bags. Plastic is not biodegradable. How many times have we read from the newspapers of fish being choked to death because of plastic bags? I will instead carry a cloth bag with me to carryall my shopping. As a result, there will be less littering and pollution. Moreover, I will add to my 'No' list of disposables, especially Styrofoam and polystyrene containers. Again, I will go everywhere prepared. For my takeaways, I will bring my own tiffin carriers and containers.
According to the passage, 'No' to a list of disposables will
- (a)
add to the problem of pollution
- (b)
go against the dictum of life
- (c)
destroy the environment.
- (d)
require change of habits and lifestyle.
There are many things that we as individuals can do to stop the destruction of the environment. We should take green steps, that is, change our habits and lifestyles to stop polluting and harming the world around us. After some contemplation, I know what I can do to contribute towards saving our environment. I will practise the three 'R's - reduce, recycle and reuse - my dictum in life. I will not be part of the use-and-throw society. Firstly, I can reduce consumption of paper by using handkerchiefs. This will definitely save many trees. Every kilogram of paper I do not use can save 2.5 kg of greenhouse gases. I will also say 'No' to plastic bags. Plastic is not biodegradable. How many times have we read from the newspapers of fish being choked to death because of plastic bags? I will instead carry a cloth bag with me to carryall my shopping. As a result, there will be less littering and pollution. Moreover, I will add to my 'No' list of disposables, especially Styrofoam and polystyrene containers. Again, I will go everywhere prepared. For my takeaways, I will bring my own tiffin carriers and containers.
Which of the following is not a change in habits and lifestyle?
- (a)
Carrying cloth bags
- (b)
Going for takeaways
- (c)
Using handkerchief
- (d)
Saying 'NO' to plastic covers
One day, an ant went down to the bank of a river. She was very thirsty. However, as she bent down to drink, she slipped and fell into the water. The ant tried to swim back to .the bank, but she was unable to reach it. The current of the river was too strong for her Just then, a bird flew by. He saw the ant struggling in the water. The bird took pity on the ant. He flew down and picked up a leaf. Flying over the ant, the bird dropped the leaf into the water. The ant climbed onto the leaf and was at last safe
A few days later, the ant came across the bird which had saved her life. The bird was perched on a branch. Suddenly, the ant noticed a huru:'r who was aiming his rifle at the bird. The ant ran towards the hunter and bit his ankle. The hunter yelled out in pain. The bird heard the hunter yell and quickly flew away. The brave ant had saved the bird's life
The ant_____ into the river
- (a)
quickly jumped
- (b)
accidentally fell
- (c)
carefully stepped
- (d)
foolishly dived
One day, an ant went down to the bank of a river. She was very thirsty. However, as she bent down to drink, she slipped and fell into the water. The ant tried to swim back to .the bank, but she was unable to reach it. The current of the river was too strong for her Just then, a bird flew by. He saw the ant struggling in the water. The bird took pity on the ant. He flew down and picked up a leaf. Flying over the ant, the bird dropped the leaf into the water. The ant climbed onto the leaf and was at last safe
A few days later, the ant came across the bird which had saved her life. The bird was perched on a branch. Suddenly, the ant noticed a huru:'r who was aiming his rifle at the bird. The ant ran towards the hunter and bit his ankle. The hunter yelled out in pain. The bird heard the hunter yell and quickly flew away. The brave ant had saved the bird's life
Why did the bird help the ant?
- (a)
They were great friends
- (b)
The bird was grateful to the ant
- (c)
The ant pleaded for his help
- (d)
The bird felt sorry for the ant
One day, an ant went down to the bank of a river. She was very thirsty. However, as she bent down to drink, she slipped and fell into the water. The ant tried to swim back to .the bank, but she was unable to reach it. The current of the river was too strong for her Just then, a bird flew by. He saw the ant struggling in the water. The bird took pity on the ant. He flew down and picked up a leaf. Flying over the ant, the bird dropped the leaf into the water. The ant climbed onto the leaf and was at last safe
A few days later, the ant came across the bird which had saved her life. The bird was perched on a branch. Suddenly, the ant noticed a huru:'r who was aiming his rifle at the bird. The ant ran towards the hunter and bit his ankle. The hunter yelled out in pain. The bird heard the hunter yell and quickly flew away. The brave ant had saved the bird's life
The______ prevented the ant from drowning
- (a)
current
- (b)
river
- (c)
bank
- (d)
leaf
One day, an ant went down to the bank of a river. She was very thirsty. However, as she bent down to drink, she slipped and fell into the water. The ant tried to swim back to .the bank, but she was unable to reach it. The current of the river was too strong for her Just then, a bird flew by. He saw the ant struggling in the water. The bird took pity on the ant. He flew down and picked up a leaf. Flying over the ant, the bird dropped the leaf into the water. The ant climbed onto the leaf and was at last safe
A few days later, the ant came across the bird which had saved her life. The bird was perched on a branch. Suddenly, the ant noticed a huru:'r who was aiming his rifle at the bird. The ant ran towards the hunter and bit his ankle. The hunter yelled out in pain. The bird heard the hunter yell and quickly flew away. The brave ant had saved the bird's life
Why did the ant save the bird?
- (a)
She was grateful to the bird.
- (b)
She was brave
- (c)
She took pity on the bird
- (d)
She was angry with hunter
