First Semester Examination ­ March 2020

Subject : English Paper - 80%

Listening - 10%
Class : 3 ........... Speaking - 10%
Duration : 2 periods Total - 100%
Candidate's name : ........................................................... Date : ........................................

READING FOR ENJOYMENT

(1) (i)

(a) Mrs. Winter punished her student - Do you think it is fair or not?
Explain your answer in two sentences.
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(2 marks)
(b) If you had magic power, what would it be? How would you use it?
Explain your answer in two sentences.
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(2 × 2 = 4 mark)

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POEM
(ii) Trees are the kindest things I know - By Harry Behn
(a) According to the poem name three kind actions of trees.
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(3 marks)
[Total = 10 marks]
COMPREHENSION, GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
(2) Read the text.
Tyrannosaurus Rex
The Tyrannosaurus rex was one of the largest
of the land predator dinosaurs. The T - rex
measured up to forty three feet long and
weighed as much as seven and half tons. The
dinosaur is often used in movies and films
such as Jurassic park due to its size and overall
fearsome image.
The T - rex ate meat from other animals and dinosaurs, however, there is much
debate over whether the Tyrannosaurus Rex was a predator (hunted and killed
it's own food) or whether it was a scavenger (meaning it stole food from other
predators). Many scientists think that the dinosaur did both. A lot depends on
how fast the dinosaur was. Some say the T - Rex was fast and could easily
catch its own meals. Others say that the dinosaur was slow and would use its
fearsome jaws to scare off other predators and take their kills.
Here are some other interesting T - Rex facts:
* The T - Rex had a life span around 30 years.
* T - Rex is from the Greek word and meaning Tyrant Lizard.
* The dinosaur has many similar features to birds. One thought is that they
were warm blooded like birds, rather than cold - blooded like reptiles.
* Its arms were too short to reach its mouth.
* It lived in North America in river valleys and forests.
* It could probably eat as much as 500 pounds of meat in a single bite.
* Their babies may have been covered in feathers.
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Answer the questions in full sentences.
(i) How long is a Tyrannosaurs Rex?
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(ii) How heavy was a grown T - Rex?
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(iii) In which movie do you find T - Rex?
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(iv) Why was T - Rex used in the above mentioned film?
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(v) Who is a predator?
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(vi) Who is a scavenger?
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(vii) How long was the life span of a T - Rex?
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(viii) What made people think that T - Rex had similar features like birds?
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(ix) Where did it live mostly?
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(x) How much could a T- Rex eat in a single bite?
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[Total = 2 × 10 = 20 marks]

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(4) Look at the picture given below.

Choose the correct preposition from the box and fill in the blanks.
on / next to / in between / under / infront of
(i) The clock is ------------------------- the wall.
(ii) The ball is ------------------------- the table.
(iii) The cat is ------------------------- the cushion chair.
(iv) The carpet is ------------------------- the chair and the table.
(v) The lamp is ------------------------- the book and the vase.
[Total = 2 × 5 = 10 marks]
(5) Choose the matching word to complete the following similes.
snail mouse sugar lion diamonds
feather baby bee horse fox
(i) She was so tired, she slept like a ------------------------------.
(ii) Anne was as quiet as a ------------------------------.
(iii) His eyes were shiny like ------------------------------.
(iv) My pillow is as soft as a ------------------------------.
(v) He was so slow, he moved like a ------------------------------.
(vi) My father is as brave as a ------------------------------.
(vii) My brother is strong as a ------------------------------.
(viii)My mother is as busy as a ------------------------------.
(ix) The girl was sweet like ------------------------------.
(x) My friend is as cunny as a ------------------------------.
[Total = 2 × 5 = 10 marks]
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(6) Fill in the blanks. Use the given words from the box.
that, which, mine, yours, who, whom, theirs, hers, whose, ours
(i) The person ------------------------ made the mess needs to clean it.
(ii) This is the house ------------------------ Jack built.
(iii) She is the singer ------------------------ the award was given.
(iv) The note they had, proved that the bikes were ------------------------.
(v) Is that milkshake ------------------------ or your mom's?
(vi) I forgot my homework but Anne had ------------------------.
(vii) My sister ate her cake but ------------------------ is still on the plate.
(viii) The book ------------------------ weighed 3 poundds fell off.
(ix) Owners, ------------------------ dogs shed, need to vaccum the place.
(x) The boys score was 35 but ------------------------ was 46.
[Total = 10 marks]
COMPOSITION
(7) Choose one of the given topics and write a paragraph. (50 - 75 words)

(i) You have received a mysterious parcel from a friend. Inside it you find
something very interesting! Tell us what you found and what you did.
OR
(ii) If I had a magic wand, I would...
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[Total = 20 marks]

For the teacher’s use only.

Language Content Handwriting
Grammar 2 Organisation of ideas 2 Letter formation is mostly 2
accurate (the correct shape,
size, height)
Vocabulary 2 Ability to describe 3 Writing is clear and 1
experiences easy to read
Spelling 2 Ability to express one's 3 Words are finger spaced 1
appraisal
Punctuation 2

Total 8 Total 8 Total

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 First Semester Examination ­ March 2020
Subject : English Listening Comprehension - Teacher's copy
Class : Grade 3
Duration : 15 minutes
Instructions to Teachers/ Examiners
(1) On the day of the test, prepare the students by telling them that the first part of the
examination will be the Listening Comprehension for which they have practised. Announce
to them that they are not allowed to talk or ask questions while the test is in session.
(2) Remind them of the practice sessions and tell them the test is in three steps.
(3) Give out the question paper; ask them to write their name etc. on it.
(4) Ask the students to read the questions for 2 minutes.
(5) Ensure that the students are ready with their pencils and erasers.
(6) Announce to the class that you are going to read the text and that students should listen
ONLY.
(7) Read the full text at the normal speed the students are used to, with correct
stress/intonation/pronunciation and attention to punctuation. A incorrect practice. The entire
text should be read in go unless they are independent, unrelated sentences.
(8) Give a few seconds for the students to think about what they just heard.
(9) Announce that you are going to read the text again and that they may note the answers down
as they hear them. Read each section only once. Pause after each section.
(10) Give 3 minutes for the students to continue writing after you have finished the second
reading.
(11) Announce that you are going to read the text for the third and last time. Read each section
only once. Pause after each section.
(12) Give the class 5 minutes to finish the task and collect the answer scripts.
(13) Commend the class for doing the test properly/well.
(14) The final mark recorded as the candidate’s score should be out of ten.
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 First Semester Examination ­ March 2020
Subject : English Listening Comprehension - Teacher's copy
Class : Grade 3
Duration : 15 minutes

• Listen to the passage carefully.

• I will read the passage three times.
1 st time - Listen only
2 nd time - Listen and answer
3rd time - Check your answers.
One day Anita's mother Rita wanted to go to the weekly fair to buy vegetables
and meat. She got ready; she put on old clothes. She knew that it had rained last
week and roads were full of mud.
Anita wanted to go too. Her mother said, no. She explained that the road was
muddy. Anita began to cry. She cried softly at first and her mother took no notice.
Therefore, Anita began to cry louder.
Rita knew that is was not going to be easy but she said, "Get ready then. You
can come with me." Anita stopped crying. She put on her new pair of slippers. She
had got these slippers for her birthday.
Just before the market place, they saw a big, deep pool of mud. They had to
cross it. Rita went into the mud pool. Anita followed.
When Anita came out she looked at her. She saw that she had only one slipper.
They looked for the lost slipper. They could not find it.
Anita began to cry. She cried this time because she had not listened to her
mother. Anita said, "After this, I will always listen to you. You know what is best for
me."

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 First Semester Examination ­ March 2020
Subject : English Listening Comprehension - Student's copy
Class : Grade 3
Duration : 15 minutes
(1) Listen carefully and underline the correct answer.
(i) Who wanted to go to the weekly fair to buy goods?
(a) Anita (b) Rita
(c) Anita's grandmother (d) Rita's husband
(ii) Why did Rita wear old clothes to go to the market?
(a) Because she was lazy.
(b) Because the roads were muddy.
(c) Because she didn't have new clothes.
(d) Because she likes old clothes.
(iii) Why did Rita not want to take Anita to the market?
(a) Because Anita is small. (b) Because Anita asks for toys.
(c) Because it was muddy. (d) Because Anita plays in the market.
(iv) What did they cross just before the market place?
(a) a pool of mud (b) a valley
(c) a river (d) a waterfall
(v) Why did Anita cry when she lost her slipper?
(a) Because she got hurt.
(b) Because she got stuck in the mud.
(c) Beacuse she lost a slipper.
(d) Because she had not listened to her mother.
[Total = 2 × 5 = 10 marks]

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 First Semester Examination ­ March 2020
Subject : English Speaking Test - Teacher's copy
Class : Grade 3
Duration : 15 minutes

Ask a few questions to make the student feel comfortable.

1. How are you feeling today?
2. How did you come to school today?
3. What did you see on the way to school?

Part - I

Topic 1 : My Favourite Cartoon.

(1) Do you watch cartoons?

(2) How often do you watch them?
(3) What is your favourite cartoon?
(The most favourite character?)
(4) Why do you like it/ them?
(5) If you were in that cartoon, whom do you want to be?

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Topic 2 : My Weekend

(1) How do you spend your weekend?

(2) When do you go to the religious school?
(3) Do you go out with the family?
(4) At home do you help parents to do household work?
(5) Do you like weekends or not?

Topic 3 : My Best friend

(1) Do you have new friends in this classroom?

(2) Who is your best friend?
(3) What is so special about him / her?
(4) Does he / she help you?
(5) Describe few things that you and your best friend had done
together in school?

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Part - II
Picture Description
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 Part - III
Reading Out Loud
No. Name Pronunciation Intonation Reading in Total
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 First Semester Examination ­ March 2020
Speaking Test - English
Grade 3

The purpose of the exam is to find how the students are able to communicate in
English and to give them confidence in the use of English. The child should not be
made to feel that he/she is being subjected to a severe test of language competency.

Guidelines for Examiners/Teachers

NB : Every teacher should read the criteria for awarding marks according to the mark scheme.

(1) Only one student is tested at a time.

(2) Demonstrate/simulate in the class, (preferably more than once) how the examination will be
conducted. Practice tests should be done to make the students familiar and comfortable with
the procedure. Do not use any of the questions that are to be asked at the test itself.
(3) The venue for the test is a corner of your classroom. It should be prepared before the test.
(4) The oral examination should be conducted during the last 10 minutes of an English lesson
only. Always use English only. Speak slowly and clearly using a friendly tone. (It is important
to remember this is not an elocution test.)

(5) During the time of the test, the other students should not be able to see/hear what the topics of
the tests are and the questions etc. The class must be given a task to complete while one
student is being tested. Co-teachers can supervise the carrying out of the task. If/When
possible, try to obtain help from one of your colleagues to supervise the class.
(6) The examination is to be conducted in three parts. At all times smile, be cheerful, and have a
friendly attitude.
Part I - Dialogue : Ask the student a few general questions to break the ice and to
make the child feel comfortable. Once he/she appears settled, ask the candidate to select one of the
topics offered face down.Encourage the child to have a conversation with you, on the topic
specified in the question. This part of the test ought to take about 2 – 3 minutes.

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Part II - Picture description : Once the child speaks comfortably/confidently, point
to the pictures you have face down on the desk. Ask him/her to pick one of random.
Prompting would be necessary to encourage the child. After the candidate has selected the
picture, Give a few minutes for the student to think of a story. Motivate the child to relate the
story in his/her own way. This part should take about 2 - 3 minutes.

Part III - Reading out loud : Reading out loud (pronunciation) is assessed as
continuous evaluation during class sessions from mid February until the end of the study period,
rather than tested separately during oral exams.
If you teach multiple subjects to the same group, you may even assess their reading during
other subjects. During the relevant study period, give each child the opportunity to read a text
that is designed for her/his age and allocate marks according to the grid given.

Assess each student once only. Just before the student starts reading, simply inform her/ him
to read out loud carefully and clearly (she/he need not come before the class) and that you
will be giving marks for the English oral test if she/he reads well.
At the end of the reading, comment and thank the student for doing the test. (E.g. You did
well. Thank you.)

(7) At all stages of the test, the candidates must be encouraged to speak out and express
themselves. Use questions with the question words, Who, What, When, Where, Which.
Yes/No questions may be asked provided students have been trained to explain the reasons for
the Yes/No. The child should not be discouraged in any manner, either verbally, through
interruptions or through body language, once he/she starts to speak.

(8) The certified pictures, topics and mark sheets to be used at the tests will be provided in
advance.

(9) Marks awarded to the candidates for all three sections must be recorded in the Student
Information Book; the individual grids with marks filled in must be attached to the first
Semester English answer script.

(10) The total score for orals should be calculated and converted to 10%.

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1 st Semester Examination Grade 3 - Speaking Test

SPEAKING TEST

SPEAKING TEST

1 st Semester Examination Grade 3 - Speaking Test

SPEAKING TEST

SPEAKING TEST