PART I READING COMPREHENSION/ Marks

LITERARY FOCUS
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 Read the following story.

Nunavut

Some people who own dogs may chuckle at the thought of their pet going out to work
each day. But for the people of Nunavut, Canada, the idea is not unusual. The Inuit use
dogs for work and for play. In a place where winter can last nine months and temperatures
average 22 F, cars are not the best means of transportation. If you lived along the coast of
Cambridge Bay and had a friend in Grise Fjord in the north, you might make the visit by
dog sled.

The two most popular breeds of dog in the coldest place in Canada are the Canadian
dog and the Siberian husky. The Inuit name for the Canadian dog is qimmiq.
Long ago, Canadian dogs assisted explorers. Today, they are used for pulling heavy
supply sleds and for hunting seals, musk oxen, and polar bears. These powerful dogs
have a mixed heritage of Labrador and Greenland dogs. They are also related to the
malamute, the Samoyed, and the Siberian husky.

Canadian dogs are medium sized, weighing sixty to one hundred pounds. They are
incredibly strong and rugged for their size. They are bred in a variety of color combinations
mixing black, white, tan, and grey. Their heads are wedge shaped. Their paws are huge,
with fat, thick pads. They have upward-curved tails and magnificent coats. Their thick,
dense fur consists of long, coarse outer hairs and a fleecy undercoat called wool. This
special fur holds in body heat, allowing these hardy dogs to sleep outdoors comfortably
when it is -50F. The tail is bushy and has a purpose. When a dog curls up to sleep, the tail
lies across its delicate nose, eyes, and muzzle, keeping these sensitive areas warm.

Dog teams carrying a heavy sled over rough ice and snow average 25 miles per day.
Locals say these intelligent, sturdy dogs are so clever they can catch a two-foot-long fish
and eat it in two bites. Their special coats, strength, instinct for survival, and outstanding
intelligence permit these dogs to work in one of the harshest climates on the planet.

Most Inuit Siberian huskies are used strictly as sport dogs. The Siberian husky is smaller,
more streamlined, and faster than the Canadian dog. It too has a double-layered coat, but
the fur is smoother and neater in appearance than that of the Canadian dog. The Siberian
husky is grey, black, or tan with lot of markings around the head. The head is round and
the legs longer than the Canadian dog’s. The friendly husky can have pale blue eyes or
even one blue eye and one brown eye. This dog is built for speed rather than endurance.
Teams of Siberian huskies have pulled some of the faster sled speeds ever recorded.

Over time, snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles have replaced many dog-driven sleds,
but some Inuit still prefer to travel by dog sleds.

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► Circle the letter of the correct answer. (3 marks each)

1. The Inuit used the dogs for____________________.

A. Hunting seals and polar bears.

B. Transportation.
C. Pulling heavy supplies.
D. All of the above.

2. Why are the Canadian dogs good sled dogs?

A. Because they can catch a two-feet long fish and eat it in two bites.
B. Because they are fast.
C. Because they have thick fur that has two layers.
D. Because they enjoy running in extremely cold weather.

3. Which of the following statements is false about Nunavut dogs?

A. The Siberian husky is smaller than the Canadian dog.

B. The Siberian husky’s fur is smoother and neater than that of a Canadian dog.
C. The Siberian husky is famous for its strength and the Canadian dog is famous for
its speed.
D. The legs of a Siberian husky are longer than a Canadian dog’s legs.

4. Which statement is not true about Siberian Huskies?

A. Siberian Huskies can have pale blue eyes.

B. The Siberian Huskies have pulled some of the fastest sled speeds in history.
C. Siberian Huskies are only used for sports.
D. Siberian Huskies are only used for carrying heavy sleds over ice.

5. The main idea in this selection is ____________________.

A. The most popular types of dogs in Nunavut.

B. Inuit used dogs for work rather than play.
C. Inuit believe that dogs are friendly animals.
D. Inuit used sled dogs instead of cars.

. ► Answer the following questions in full sentences. (5 marks each)

6. What’s the purpose of a Canadian dog’s bushy tail?

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7. Describe the outside appearance of a Canadian dog.

PART II VOCABULARY Marks

25

 Circle the letter in front of the correct answer to complete the following
sentences. (2.5 mark each)

1. When my dad went on vacation, he ____________________ the care of the animals on

our farm to my brother.

A. Plodded C. Determined

B. Composed D. Entrusted

2. I met a boy who ____________________ my brother.

A. Resembled C. Plodded

B. Retired D. Disengaged

3. The mouse ____________________ away when the cat approached her.

A. Pondered C. Entrusted

B. Scurried D. Advanced

4. My friend completed a Spanish ____________________ needed of one of my favorite

stories.

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 A. Advanced C. Piercing

B. Decoration D. Translation

5. Nick was overcome with a feeling of ____________________ because he thought he

would never finish the project.

A. Despair C. Triumph

B. Reluctant D. Exhaustion

6. I have written a book and my friend will be ____________________ it with water colors.

A. Encouraging C. Illustrating

B. Dismantling D. Interviewing

7. When we were on vacation, each of us brought one ____________________ .

A. Authority C. Harness

B. Incredible D. Souvenir

8. Frank fell down with ____________________ after the long hours he had spent in
basketball practice.

A. Exhaustion C. Destiny

B. Bulk D. Excitement.

9. When grandfather grew old. he ____________________ from his job.

A. Resembled C. Retired

B. Snorted D. Pondered

10. The artist looked at his ruined painting with ____________________.

A. Confession C. Astonished

B. Dismay D. Appreciation

PART III GRAMMAR Marks

25

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► Rewrite the following sentences by writing the possessive form of the underlined
phrases. (2.5 mark each sentence)

1. The hobby of Jonathan is reading.

_____________________________________________________________

2. I borrowed the book that belongs to Abby.

_____________________________________________________________

► Circle the correct form of the pronoun in parentheses. (1.25 mark each pronoun)

1. I could see that (her, she) was tired.

2. Carmen has a calculator, but (its, it’s) batteries are dead.

3. She baked a cake all by (her, herself).

4. Alberto and (me, I) are learning how to surf.

► Circle the adjective in each of the following sentences and underline the noun it
describes. (2.5 mark each sentence)

1. The box was empty.

2. The decorations seem colorful.

► Rewrite the following sentences by replacing the words in parentheses with the
correct forms of proper adjectives. (2.5 marks each adjective)

1. (From France) people are famous for their breads.

_____________________________________________________________

2. People in Mexico speak (from Spain).

______________________________________________________________

► Write the present and past participle form of the following present-tense verbs.
(2.5 mark each verb)

Present Participle Past Participle

1. Decide ____________________ ____________________

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2. Hurry ____________________ ____________________

PART IV WRITING Marks

25

► Imagine that you become friends with someone from another country.
Think about what you would teach your friend about your town.
Then write a short paragraph about what you teach your friend.

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