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MUJAMMAU ENGLISH MEDIUM SCHOOL TRIKARIPUR, POST MID TERM EXAMINATION 2021-2022, CLASS: VII, ENGLISH, MAX.MARK: 30, TIME: 1 HR, , A. Reading, Read the passage and answer the questions that follow. (6 marks), Andrew Fang is a legend in bowling. He was voted Sportsman of the Year, in 2000. Andrew is only 23. He started bowling when he was nine, picking up, the sport from his parents. “When I was just starting out, my family supported, me by paying for my training and equipment,” says the Arts undergraduate, whose major is economics. Competition or not, Andrew has no problem, keeping fit. “I like biking. Rain or shine, you’ll find me on my mountain bike, cycling for at least two hours at Bukit Timah, four times a week. It takes my, mind off problems and troubles,” says Andrew. Rest and recreation are as, important as exercise. “I love sleeping,” Andrew says. “When I’m preparing for, tournaments, I usually sleep eight to nine hours a day.” He also likes playing, pool, reading a good novel or watching a show with his friends. When it comes, to food, Andrew says he takes everything in moderation and stays away from, fried and fatty food. He takes in more protein than the average person and tries, to drink as much water as he can to prevent dehydration since he cycles so, much. Because of his discipline, Andrew’s working relationship with his coach, has been very smooth. Andrew’s priority, however, is education. “Getting my, degree is my biggest wish now. After that, I can concentrate fully on, professional bowling,” Andrew states firmly., 1. Andrew Fang is introduced to bowling by his _________, (a) parents (b) friends (c) coach (d) teacher, 2. What does Andrew do when he is stressed?, (a) He goes bowling., , (b) He climbs up Bukit Timah Hill, , (c) He eats fried and fatty food (d) He goes cycling on his mountain bike, 3. How does Andrew prepare himself for tournaments?, (a) He cycles for two hours every day., (b) He sleeps at least eight hours a day., (c) He plays pool and reads a good novel., (d) He takes in less protein and drinks more water

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4. Which one of the following is most important to Andrew now? It is to, _________, (a) be a professional bowler, (b) graduate from university, (c) be voted as Sportsman of the Year, (d) pay his parents for his training and the equipment, 5. “Andrew Fang is a legend in bowling” means that, (a) He has written a book on bowling, (b) He is very disciplined and co-operates with his coach., (c) His achievements in sports must be remarkable., (d) His interest in bowling lasted for fourteen years., 6. Find a word from the passage which means' relax '., , B. Writing., I. Design a poster for a Tree plantation Campaign being organised by the, Environment Club of your school. Provide all the relevant information. (5, marks), 2. With the help of the given outline, develop a readable story. Give a suitable, title too (5 marks), A crow........finds a piece of cheese........ Flies to a tree......a hungry fox sees the, crow.....thinks of a plan.......praises him....request him to sing.........the crow, pleased......opens its beak...cheese fall.....fox picks up......runs away, , C. Grammar and vocabulary., I. Rewrite the sentences by changing the affirmative to negative and negative to, affirmative sentences, without changing the meaning of the original sentence., (4 marks), a) My shirt is loose., b) He does not hate all., c) She found him dishonest., d) The question is not easy

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2. Frame meaningful sentences using the given words. (2 marks), a) insatiable, b) resonated, , D. Literature, 1. Read the given extracts and answer the questions that follow. (8, marks) Students should be provided with wings to fly'., a. Who should give students wings to fly?, b. Why did Kalam think children were important?, c. Explain the meaning of ‘wings to fly’., d. What did Kalam want the students to do?, 2. The caged bird sings with a fearful trill of things unknown but longed, for still., a. Why does the caged bird sing with a fearful trill?, b. What does the caged bird symbolise?, c. Why does the caged bird open his throat to sing?, d. Write the meaning of the word 'trill'