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THE INDIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, KUWAIT

CODE : SERIES : I MID TERM / AN/ 2019 - 2020

TIME ALLOWED : 1 ½ HOURS NAME OF STUDENT : …………………………………………………

MAX. MARKS : 40 ROLL NO. : ……………….. CLASS/SEC : ……………..

NO. OF PAGES : 3

ENGLISH

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SECTION A – READING (10 Marks) Q1. Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below: (5 Marks) are of prey. The Tawny is a large of prey which is about 62 to 72 cms in length and has a wingspan of 165- 185 cms. It usually weighs 1.6 to 2.4 kgs. Like all other eagles, it belongs to the family . It mostly breeds in many parts of , both north and south of Sahara and across the tropical region from south – western Asia to . It lays one to three eggs in a stick nest in a tree, crag or on the ground. Throughout its range, it favours open dry like semi- desert, or savannah . These eagles are large with tawny upper parts and blackish flight feathers and tail whereas the lower back is very pale. When compared to the Eagle, this species is paler and smaller. The call of the Tawny eagle is a crow- like barking, though it is a silent bird most of the time. It eats largely fresh of all kinds. It also kills small like rabbits, and birds as big as a . I. What is the length of the Tawny Eagle and how much does the wingspan measure? II. In what kind of are these eagles found? III. To which family does the Tawny Eagle belong? IV. Describe the appearance of the Tawny eagle. V. Give details of the food habits of these eagles. Q2. Read the poem carefully and answer the questions: (5 marks)

The Brave Little kite “I never can do it”, the little kite said, As he looked at the others high over his head; “I know I should fall if I tried to fly”, “Try”, said the big kite, “Only try!” “Or I fear you never will learn at all” But the little kite nodded: “Ah, well, good – bye; I’m off”, and he rose towards the tranquil sky. Then the little kite’s paper stirred at the sight, And trembling he shook himself free for flight, First whirling and frightened, then braver grown, Up, up he rose through the air alone, Till the big kite, looking down, could see The little one rising steadily. Then how the little kite thrilled with pride, As he sailed with the big kite side by side! While far below he could see the ground, And the boys like small pots moving round. They rested high in the quiet air, And only the birds and clouds were there, “Oh, how happy I am!” the little kite cried, And all because I was brave and I tried. Now answer the following questions by choosing correct options:

I. The little kite was afraid that ……………………. a. it would fall if it tried to fly b. someone would damage it c. others would mock at it if it could not fly II. The little kite shook itself and prepared to fly once it saw ………. a. children playing in the ground b. the big kite flying high in the sky c. that the big kite was frightened III. The big kite tried to …………………… a. scold the little kite for being timid. b. frighten the little kite c. encourage the little kite to fly IV. At last the little kite turned out to be ………………. a. impatient and foolish b. timid and frightened c. brave and confident

V. Give the synonym of the word quiet and peaceful from the poem ……………. a. steadily b. tranquil C. thrilled

SECTION B—WRITING AND GRAMMAR (15 MARKS)

Q3.Your father has always been your support and strength. On the eve of ‘Father’s Day’ you recall how your father guided and supported you all through the life. Write a diary entry in 80 – 100 words expressing your feelings and emotions for your father. (4 Marks)

Q4.Write a short essay on the topic: Wonders of Science. (4 Marks)

Q5.Complete these sentences with the correct Indefinite pronouns from the brackets. (½ x 4 = 2 marks) a) ______of you must bring a bottle of water. ( any, each) b) It was very dark and I was unable to see ______. ( anything, nothing) c) I have bought ______you might need for the journey. ( everything , anything) d) ______of you can come along with me to the Principal’s room. (either, every)

Q6.Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions. (½ x 4 = 2 marks) (Instead of, on top of, in between, in spite of) a) ______being subjected to frequent criticism, he still manages to do well. b) The Irish Sea is ______Ireland and Britain. c) The books were lying ______the table. d) You should have gone west ______going east. Q7.Rearrange these words to form complete sentences. (2 Marks) a) from God/ a precious/ life/ is / to/ gift/us b) thankful/should/be/ we/ God/ to/ it/ for Q8.Read the following sentences and pick out the adverbs and write in your answer sheet. (½+½=1 Mark) a) Sunidhi rarely makes a mistake. b) The child happily embraced his mother.

SECTION C- LITERATURE (15 Marks) Q9 a) Read the extract and answer the following questions (1X3=3marks) He clasps the crag with crooked hands Close to the sun in lonely lands …. i. Name the poem and the poet. ii. Is the eagle really standing ‘close to the sun’? Why does the speaker describe him this way? iii. Find two examples of alliteration in the above lines.

Q9 b) Read the extract and answer the following questions (1x3 = 3 Marks) “Namaskar.” Oh no! Was he going to be disturbed here too? i. Where was Badan Babu? ii. Describe the stranger who greeted Badan Babu. iii. What did the stranger claim to be in possession of?

Q10. a) Answer the following questions briefly. (3X2=6 Marks) i. What was Matilda’s father’s response to her request to buy her a book? ii. Which does the camel compare itself to? iii. What are the things, according to the camel that no one cares about?

Q10. b) Matilda taught herself to read by the time she was three. What kind of a child was Matilda? Describe in your own words. (50 – 60 words) (3 Marks)

THE INDIAN COMMUNITY SCHOOL, KUWAIT FIRST MID TERM EXAMINATION (2019-2020)

SUBJECT: ENGLISH after noon MAX. MARKS: 40, TIME: 1½ HOURS CLASS: VII

ANSWER KEY SECTION A: READING

Q 1 – (1x5= 5 Marks) I. The Tawny Eagle is about 62 to 72 cms in length and its wingspan measures 165- 185 cms. II. These eagles are mostly found in open dry habitats, like semi- desert, desert, steppes or savannah plains. III. The Tawny Eagle belongs to the family of Accipitridae. IV. Tawny eagles are large with tawny upper parts and blackish flight feathers and tail while the lower back is very pale. V. These eagles eat fresh carrion of all kinds. They also kill small mammals like rabbits, reptiles and large birds almost the size of guineafowl. Q 2 – (1x5= 5 Marks) I. It would fall if it tried to fly. II. The big kite flying high in the sky. III. Encourage the little kite to fly. IV. Brave and confident. V. Tranquil SECTION- B WRITING & GRAMMAR Q 3. Diary Entry (4 Marks) Format- 1 mark Content- 2 marks Language – 1 mark Q4. Essay (4 Marks) Content- 2 Language- 2 Q5. (½x4=2 Marks) a) Each b) Anything c) Everything d) Either Q6. (½x4=2 Marks) a) In spite of b) In between c) On top of d) Instead of Q7. (1x2=2 Marks) a) Life is a precious gift to us from God. b) We should be thankful to God for it. Q8. (½+½=1Mark) a) Rarely b) Happily SECTION – C: LITERATURE Q9. A (3 Marks) i. The Eagle by Alfred Lord Tennyson ii. No. The speaker describes him this way because the eagle is standing so high up on a that he looks as if he is close to the sky and the sun. iii. Clasps, crag with crooked / lonely lands B (3 Marks) i. Badan Babu was seated by the riverside. He had come there so that he could think of some stories to tell his son Biltu. ii. The stranger was a thin, fifty- year- old man in trousers and a jacket. iii. The stranger claimed to be in possession of a time machine. Q 10. A (3x2=6 Marks) i. Matilda’s father did not appreciate his daughter’s love for books, instead he wanted her to watch telly ii. The camel compares itself to canary- birds, , poodles, , puppies and many other animals. iii. According to the camel, no one cares what it eats, where it rests, where it lives, how much load it carries or its shape. Q 10 B Individual response. (3 Marks)