Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College - Kinniya

2020
Test: 1 Name: …………………………….

Test 01
Complete the following dialogue by selecting the most suitable words from the boxes. Write
the correct letter in the blanks. One has been done for you.

Salesman :- Good morning madam. Can I help you?

Customer :- I’m looking for a (1)…………………………….. to take to my country.
Salesman :- Is there (2)…………………………….. you like especially?
Customer :- Yes, I want something different and natural.
Salesman :- (3)……………………………..these items you see here are made from coconut
trees.
Customer :- M..m.. very (4)…………………………….. How about that monkey?
Salesman :- Oh! It’s made of dry coconut husk.
Customer :- I like that very much. How (5) much b is it?
Salesman :- It’s two hundred rupees.
Customer :- (6)……………………………..is the money.
Salesman :- Thank you very much. Come again

1. a. souvenir 2. a. anything 3. a. whole

b. present b. Something b. All
4. a. beautiful 5. a. many 6. a. There
b. fantastic b. much b. here

Test 2
Match the following notices with the places. The first one is done for you.

A B C

D E F

1) At a pedestrian crossing ………E…………… 2) In a hospital Word ………………………..

3) In a street ……………………… 4) At a park ………………………..
5) At a textile ……………………… 6) In front of a cinema………………………

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 Test – 3
Some student’s say what they like and why they like. Select the correct word from the group
of words given within brackets. Last one is done for you.

Test – 4
Complete the dialogue between Sujee and Rasika. Underline the most suitable word given
within brackets. The first one is done for you.
Sujee : Rasika, have you (1) ……………..your essay on ‘Computers’? (Sent, written)
Rasika : No, not (2) ……………. (Still, yet)
I have to write (3) …………….. Paragraph. (other, another)
I will do it (4) ……………..(tonight, night)
Have you finished writing yours?
ujee Rasika. : Yes, Can you read my essay and (5) …………….. the mistakes? (correct, make)
Rasika : (6)………………., I can do it now. (Sure, Certain)
Sujee : Thank you very much.

Test – 5
Use the given phrases from the box and complete the following dialogues write the correct letter in
the blank. The first one is done for you.
(a) Rent (b) reasonable (c) a living room
(d) facilities (e) bathroom (f) good
Lal : how is your new house?
Nihal : It’s (1) ……………….
Lal : What are the (2) ……………………… do you have there?
Nihal : There are two bedroom (3) …………………………….. and a dining room and a
small kitchen
Lal : What about a (4) ………………………………… ?
Nihal : There is one attached bathroom
Lal : How much is the monthly (5) ……………………………. ?
Nihal : its Rs 4500/- per month
Lal : That’s (6) …………………………………..
Nihal : Do you think So?
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 Test No -6
Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue between Mother and Dinu at the supermarket.
Use the words given in the box. Write the correct letter in the blank. The first one is done
for you.
(a) tin (b) packet (c) pot (d) bar (e)tube (f) carton
Dinu : Mother, we need a (1)…………… (f) …………………of milk and two kilos of sugar.

Mother : What did father ask you to bring?

Dinu : Well, he wants a (2)……………………………..of glue.

Mother : Alright. What else is there on the list?

Dinu : Er....a (3)……………………………….of biscuits and a tub of ice cream.

Mother : We have to get a (4)………………………………..of tea as well.

Dinu : Mother, let’s buy a (5)………………………………….of curd for grandmother.

Mother : Yes. And don’t forget to buy a (6)………………………………..of chocolate for your brother.

Test No -7
Complete the dialogue between Taqiy and Safrin at a promotion. Use the words in the box given below.
The first one is done for you
promotion, Congratulations, really truth, heard, excited

Taqiy : Have you (1)………heard ……. my good news?

Safrin : You haven't told me anything yet.
Taqiy : I got a (2)………………………. at work earlier this week.
Safrin : Is that right?
Taqiy : It's the (3)…………………………. I am really happy.
Safrin : (4)…………………………… on your promotion.
Taqiy : Thank you very much.
Safrin : I am really (5)……………………………. for you.
Taqiy : Are you really?
Safrin : I'm serious. You deserved this promotion.
Taqiy : Is that what you (6)…………………………………..think?
Safrin : Yes, I do.
Test 8 3
Fill in the blanks with theMr.M.A.Jamseeth (TeacherUse
following advertisement. of English)
the words given in the box. Write the
correct letter in the blanks. The first one is done for you
a) lessons (b)starting (c) school (d) details (e) course (d) director
LIKE TO BE A PHOTOGRAPHER
JOIN NOW
 Three – month certificate (1) e . on photography for (2)………….. leaves.
 Classes (3)………………… on Saturday, 28th December 2016 at 9 a.m
 (4) ……………. conducted by Mr. G.A.Fernando, (5)……………….. Royal School
of photography, Sri Lanka. Course fee – Rs. 15,000/-
 For (6)………………….. contact - 3132527
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Test 9
Complete the dialogue between Kamal and Rajan. Use the words given in the box. Write the correct
letter in blank. The first one is done for you.
(a) Drive (b) travel (c) row (d) walk (e) fly (f) ride

Kamal : Hey Rajan, you are late. Why do you always (1)………………(b)…………… by train?
2015 Dec
Rajan : No,I am not late. I always come to school by train.

Kamal : I see. Do you ever (2) ………………………………… your bicycle?

Rajan : Yes, sometimes. How do you come to school?

Kamal : Well, I just (3) ………………………………….. .I live close by.

Rajan : Hey lucky you! You know, I’m learning to (4)……………………………………….. my father’s tractor.

Kamal : I would love to (5)………………………………………….a plane one day.

Rajan : Me too. I know how to (6) ………………………………………. a boat.

Kamal : Oh, really!

Test 10

Match the following notices with the places given below. Write the letter of the most suitable
notice in the given box. The first one is done for you.
Notices

HANDLE NO RESERVED CAUTION! TAKE OFF REFERENCE

WITH BATHING FOR MEN AT YOUR ONLY
CARE ROUGH PREGNANT WORK SHOES
SEA MOTHERS

A B C D E F

(1) On a box full of glassware A

(2) At a building site
(3) On a beach
(4) In a bus
(5) At a temple
(6) In a library

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 Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College - Kinniya

2020
Test: 2 Index No: …………………………….

Test 1
Select the correct phrase from the box and complete the notices. One has been done for
you.
1) ……………………………………… 2) ………………………………………
Reduce your speed. Do not use horse.

3) ………………………………………… 4) …………………………………………
Put on your seat belt. Let’s stand up now.

5) ………………f….…………………… 6) ……………………………………………
Let’s worship. Keep an umbrella with you.
a. The flight is going to take off
b. In rainy season
c. Pedestrian crossing ahead
d. Hospital ahead
e. National anthem is going to be sung
f. In a temple

Test 2
Complete the set of instructions about learning English using correct word given within
brackets. The first one is done for you.
1) ……….Read………… an English storybook everyday (Read / Copy)
2) ................................... ten or more English words from the book you need (Learn / Talk)
3) ................................... to a dictionary to find their meanings. (Take / Refer)
4) ................................... the words in an exercise book with their meanings. (Right/ Write)
5) ................................... in English with your Teacher and friend. (Use/ Speak)
6) …………………... to people speaking in English and dry to understand them. (Listen/ Make)

Test - 3
Read what the class teacher of Grad eleven said about her pupils. Complete the
sentences. The first one is done for you.
Chanura is a clever boy. He(1)…C….. (a) stories are very interesting
Manuri is a wonderful story teller. Her ………… (b) paintings are beautiful
Gayan is an excellent artist. His (3) ………….. (c) is very good at mathematics
Rohini has a great talent for singing. It (4)……… (d) speeches attract the audience
Lahiru is a fluent speaker. His (5)…………….. (e) is always ready to help others
Pramoda is kind and understanding. She (6)…… (f) is a pleasure to listen to her
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Test - 4
Fill in the blanks using the prepositions given in the box the first one is done for you.
In, from, on, to, with, of
Mr. silva is very fond (1) …of… motor cars. Recently he bought an old car (2)
…………………. a friend of his But he hed a lot of problems (3) …………………………..
that car He had to spend a lot of money (4) …………………………… that old car (5)
…………………………… that end he sold it (6) ……………………a mechanic.

Test - 5
Compete the dialogue given below. Use the phases in the box. Write the letter of the phrase.
The first one is done for you.
Mala : What are you doing? (1) b ?
Anula : (2)………………………………………..
Mala : Tired of studying. Shall we go out? g) a)at at
thethe café,
café, in front
in front of gate.
of the the
Anula :That would be wonderful.
h) ongate.
Saturday
Mala : (3)…………………………………………
Anula : No. (4)……………… going to the cinema. i) b)I don’t really like
on Saturday
Mala : Well, then (5)…………………………….. I don’tspecial
j) c)nothing really like
Anula : Okay, Fine,. Where shall we meet? k) d)let’s go tospecial
nothing see the match
Anula : (6)………………… we have to buy let’swego
l) e)shall gotofor
seea the
filmmatch
something to eat too.
f) shall we go for a film
Mala : great! see you at 10.
Anula :See you. I’ll be on time.

Test - 6
Theses sentence are extracted from grade – 11 class text. Complete the sentences choosing from
the box. One is done for you.

1) English literary association …………………. a) one of the main characters in the

play.
2) Shakespeare was a ……………………………
b) for one week.
3) We have been practicing …………………….. c) is organizing the annual drama
4) I’m Grusha ………………………………….. competition.
d) famous playwright and poet.
5) There will be four dramas …………………..
e) to perform the drama.
6) I’m getting reassdy …………………………… f) one form each house.

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Test - 7
Read the following dialogue and fill in the blanks. Use the word given in the box. There is one
extra word. The first one is done for you.
into, from, for, on, of, along. to
Sumudu : Excuse me, could you tell me the way (1) to . the library, please?
Amitha : Yes, go (2) …………. this road until you come to a set (3)…………… traffic
lights.
Sumudu : Ok. After that?
Amitha : Then, turn left (4) …………. Vajira Road.
The library is the first building (5) …………… the left
Sumudu : Thanks. Is it far (6) ………………. here?
Amitha : No, it’s take only a few minutes.

Test - 8
Match A with B. number it.
A B
1. When do you watch TV news? Friends. ( )
2. How do you come to school? In Trincomalee. ( )
3. Where do you live? After meal. ( )
4. Who do you visit on holidays? Cricket.
( )
5. What’s your favourite game? On food.
( )
6. What’s your mother? House wife

Test - 9
Fill in the blanks in the following passage. Use the words given in the box. There is one extra word. The
first one is done for you.
by into at of for to off
Mr. Perera wanted to meet his friend in Flower Road. He left home at 6.30 a.m. It was a very
busy day ………………….. him. He went ………………… taxi. He sat on the left hand
side……….. taxi so that he could get …………………………….. quickly. Mr. Perera went
past the bus stand and turned left ………………. the flower Road.

Test - 10
Underline the correct answer. The first is done for you.
Amaya: I think it’s the next halt.
Lazeer: Then let’s get (1) …..off ..... the bus. (towards, off)
Amaya: O.K. Be careful. What about the tickets for the exhibition?
Lazeer: There’s a long queue. Shall we walk (2) ……..the other entrance? (towards, till)
Amaya: Oh, I forgot. Where’s Bimali? We’ll have to wait for her.
Lazeer: Then let’s have a cool drink (3) ……..……... she comes. (for, until)
We’ve been standing (4) ……..……... morning. (since, for)
Amaya: At last! Hi, Bimali, what happened?
Bimali: Sorry. I was waiting (5) ……..……... a bus for nearly one hour. (for, to)
Lazeer: It’s O.K. Let’s walk (6) ……..……... to the gate. (up , until)
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 Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College - Kinniya

2020
Test: 3 Index No: …………………………….

Test - 1
Study the picture and fill in the blanks in the text given below. Use only one word in each
blank.

This is a picture of a sitting room. There is a man, (1) ……………………. women and three children
in the sitting room. The man is reading a (2) ……………………. . One woman is reading a story to
the small (3) ……………………. . The other woman has a cup in her hand. A cup, two saucers and
a (4) ……………………. are on the stool. There is a telephone and two (5) ……………………. on
the cupboard. The boy is making a toy with (6) ……………………. blocks. The (7)
……………………. which has stripes on it, is on the floor behind the boy. The rack is behind the
settee. The (8) ……………………. is next to the rack. There is a scene of a desert in the (9)
……………………. picture. The pot of flowers is on the (10) ……………………. sill. The curtains
are all open.

Test - 2
Study the picture and fill in the blanks in the text given below. Use only one word in each
blank.

This is a picture of a (1) ………………….. There are (2)………………………. tables. Three

(3) ………..…..are sitting at one table and one man has a (4) ……………… on his right
(5)…………………… There is a pair of (6) ……………………… near him (7) ……………..
the floor. There is a couple (8) ………………….. at the ((9) …………………. table.
(10) ………………are bringing them food.

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Test - 3
Study the picture and fill in the blanks in the text given below. Use only one word in each
blank.

This is a picture of a 1. _________________. There are four 2. ________________

playing on the beach. A 3. ______________ is sitting on an 4. __________________ .
There are some birds 5. _______________ in the sky. A boy is building a 6.
______________ with his friend meanwhile a girl is 7. ______________ in the river. The
8. __________ is shining brightly. A 9. ___________ is eating worm with its beak. A 10.
________ is jumping in the river

Test - 4
The following pictures show what Saliya did last Sunday. Write a sentence about each picture. Use
the words given below the picture. Each sentence must have at least five words. The first one is
done for you.

5.…………………………………………………. 6………………………………………
…………………………………………………… ………………………………………..

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Test - 5
Study the picture and fill in the blanks in the text given below. Use only one word in each
blank.

This is the picture of paddy field. There are five (1) ………………… in this picture Two of
them are small (2) ………………… A fisherman is (3) ……………………….. by the stream
A farmer is (4) …………………….. his paddy land He has a (5) …………………….. in his
hand. The woman walking towards him may be his (6) ………………………… She is carrying
something on her (7) ……………………. There are (8) …………………………. Children in
this picture. They are (9) ……………………….. a kite Some birds are flying in the (10)
………………..

Test - 6
Study the picture and fill in the blanks in the text given below with suitable words.

This is a picture of a park. Many people are relaxing there. The (1) ……………. is shining
and some (2)……………. are flying in the (3) …………… Four (4) ……………. are
dancing in a circle. There are holding their (5) …………………. Two boys are on the two
(6) …………….. While some others are playing with a (7) ……………. An old man is
walking with his (8) ………….. along the path. He is carrying a walking (9)
…………………. in his hand. There are some tall (10) ………………….. in the
background.

Test - 7
Write sentences using this picture. Use at least five words.
1. ………………………………………………………
2. ………………………………………………………
3. ………………………………………………………
4. ………………………………………………………
5. ………………………………………………………
6. ………………………………………………………
7. ………………………………………………………
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Test - 8
Study the picture and fill in the blanks in the text given below with suitable words.

This is a picture of the beach side. There are 1. ………………… peopleon the beach. A
woman is resting under the 2. ……………….. is reading a book. Two children are 3.
……………….. sandcastles. There is a 4. ……………………. near the children. A woman
wearing sunglass is carrying a 5. …………………. and a basket. The 6 ………... is rising in
the sky. There are two 7. ………………… on the beach. There are some 8. …………….. in
the sky. there is a 9. ……………. at the station . There is a train engine 10. …………. the
tree.

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 Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College - Kinniya

2020
Test: 4 Index No: …………………………….

Test 1
Read the following descriptions and match with the professions. The first one is done for you.
1. Scientists who studies plant life and organisms, have a keen a. Historians
interest in evaluating numerous aspects of plant life.
2. They design residential and commercial structures. They must also b. Botanists
think about a building’s style, safety and sustainability.
3. They study basic principles of plant and animal life, such as c. Mathematicians
origin, relationship, development, anatomy, and functions.
4. Their responsibility is to gather, preserve and safeguard the d. Biologists
materials that are the evidence of past activities over the years.
5. They study number, shape and quantity among other things. e. Lawyers
Solve or direct solutions to problems in various fields.
6. They represent clients in criminal and other legal proceedings and f. Architects
manage or advise clients on legal transactions.

Test 2
Study the chart and fill in the blanks in the sentence given below selecting the correct
group of words from the box. The first one is done for you.
Ambitions is Ravi’s friends
Names of friends Ambitions
Ram Linguist
Naveen Doctor
Lojan Scientist
Mithulan Cricketer
Subojan Pilot
John Singer
1) Subojan has to join (f) a) the main subject of bio stream
2) Lojan must read……….. b) more about inventions and discoveries
3) Ram should study…...… c) language patterns and sounds
4) Naveen should learn…… d) in the cricket team
5) Mithulan has to be…….. e) learn and practice music
6) John should ……………… f) an aviation training center.

Test 3
Complete the sentences by putting the words the within brackets in the right order.The first one is done
for you.
My Ambition
(1) My ambition is to be a musician (a / musician / be / to)
(2) I have already …………………………………….. (following / course / a / started)
(3) I started learning music ……………………………(when / young / was /I)
(4) I can play a violin …………………………………( and /too / a / guitar)
(5) I think music is a …………………………………. (way / good / relax / to)
(6) My music teacher tells me to ………………………(with / music / my / continue

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Test 4
Read the following telegrams and match them with the situations. Writer the correct LETTER in the
appropriate box one has been done for you.
A – Congratulations I’m really proud of you. i. To a friend whose father is in hospital ( )
B – Very ill Unable to meet you as planned ii. To a friend who is visiting you. ( )
C – We are all thinking of you. Good luck! iii. friend who had passed an examination ( )
D – Sorry to hear about your father – Hope he’s iv. To a friend who is going to an interview ( )
a lot better now v. To a friend who is playing a cricket
E – Look forward to see you this holiday! match ( )
F – Try not to worry. You can do better than vi. To a friend cancelling an appointment (B)
others!

Test 5
Here are some entries from Shani’s diary with the comments she made. Match the entries with the
comments by writing the relevant letter in the space provided. The first one is done for you.
Diary entries Comments
Saturday 2nd May a. I played really hard. It was
…e…
1. I went to see a comedy film with my parents. tiring but fun
Sunday 3rd May …….. b. I browsed the internet to
2. I spilt my father’s coffee in the morning. find more about the planet
Monday 4th May …….. c. It wasn’t my fault. The bus
3. I heard on the news that the scientists at NASA are broke down on the way
doing experiment to send a man Mars. home
Tuesday 5th May …….. d. I wish I had checked
4. The teacher asked me to rewrite the essay grammar and spelling in It
Wednesday 6th May …….. e. It was so funny and we had
5. I spent the whole evening practicing netball. a good laugh
Thursday 7th May …….. f. Some important papers got
My mother was worried because I got home late today wet and I was very upset

Test 6
Match the questions with the answer.
Friends.
1. When do you watch TV news? ( )
In Trincomalee.
2. How do you come to school? ( )
After meal.
3. Where do you live? ( )
4. Who do you visit on holidays? Cricket. ( )
5. What’s your favourite game? On food. ( )
House wife.
6. What’s your mother? ( )

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Test 7
Match the extracts with the heading. Write the correct letter in the box provided. the first one is
done for you.
1. Priority bus lane to ease traffic 4. British Council IELTS scholarships Headings
congestion. ______________ for higher Education. __________
a. Food and
2. The greatest left arm spinner is nutrients
5. House of Thriposha introduces
eyeing the 400 wickets mark b. Educational
Suposha. ________
before he quits from the cricket. Opportunities
_____ c. Land for sale
3. Thunder shower could be 6. Land with the extent of ten d. Record Breaker
expected at any times in different perches sale. _______ e. Weather forecast
parts of the island. _______

Test 8
Six people want to find suitable place to spend their holidays. Match each person’s interests with the most
suitable headings of the travel brochure. The first one is done for you.

a) Rajan likes to explore rain forests. He loves long walks through 1. A journey through
4
the jungles. He is a committed environmentalist. historical Sri Lanka
b) Nilu is interested in learning about ancient kingdoms of Sri 2. Capture wildlife in its
Lanka. There is a lesson on them in one of her textbooks natural habitat.
c) Jehan loves climbing mountains, sky diving and many other 3. Peaceful sandy beaches
outdoor sports. He likes to take challenges and risk. fringed by palm trees.
d) Shane adores seaside and loves water sports. However, he 4. Trekking through
doesn’t like crowds. Sinharaja
e) Kasun is interested in animals and birds. He is also a keen 5. Experience nature at its
photographer. best.
f) Risvi has always considered himself a bit of an explorer and 6. Enjoy an adventure
loves visiting places with unspoiled natural beauty. filled holiday.

Test 9
Read the following dialogue. Select the missing utterances from the box and fill in the blanks. The first one is
done for you.
Keshan : Hey! Where were you all this time?
Sachin (1) .......................................................................................... .
Thank you
Keshan : I was thinking of something to do tomorrow.
I was looking for you
Sachin (2) .......................................................................................... ?
everywhere
Keshan : That’s a good idea. What’s the movie?
Where shall we meet
Sachin : There’s ‘Half Blood Prince’ at Galaxy.(3) ................................... ?
Would you like to join me
Keshan : Yes of course. (4) ................................................................... ?
Shall we watch the
Sachin : Let’s meet at the bus stand at 2.00 p.m.
afternoon movie
Keshan : All right. I’m little short of money these days.
I’ll look after you
Sachin : Don’t worry. (5) ........................................................................... .
Keshan : (6) ....................................... . I’ll buy something for us to drink.

Test 10
Match the questions in ‘A’ with the answers in ‘B’. Write the correct letter in the space provided.
The first one is done for you.
A B
1) Will you buy me that frock? (a) Oh ! I haven’t been to a cinema for a long time.
2) Do you like my new shirt? b) Sorry, I haven’t got much money. It’s very expensive
3) Where’s the post office, please? (c) Oh, that’s lovely. It really suits you.
(4) Do you like the new movie? (d) Yes, could you come here for a moment?
5) Did you call me? (e) No, I’ve got one.
6) It’s going to rain. Do you need an umbrella? (f) It’s over there next to the cinema.

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 Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College - Kinniya

Test: 5 2020 Index No: …………………………….

Test: 1

Read the following conversation and fill in the blanks in the summary given below. The first one
is done for you.

Rashmi : Samitha, we have to work on our Science project. Are you My house is the fourth one on
coming to my house tomorrow? the right. One can easily reach
Samitha : Yes. Please tell me how to get there. Samitha’s house by train. If
Samitha : How are you coming? By bus or train? you catch the (1) express train
Rashmi : By train. I hope to catch the 9.30 train. , you have to get down at
Samitha : That’s a slow train. Take the 9 o’clock express train from Gampaha that is the (2)
Colombo Fort to Polgahawela. ............. ............. , from
Rashmi : Alright. Colombo. You have to cross
Samitha : Then, get off at the Gampaha station. the (3) .....................
Rashmi : Is it the second stop? ..................... , near the station
Samitha : No. It’s the third stop. Go over the level crossing. Then and turn left. You have to walk
turn to your left and walk straight until you come to a roundabout. about two hundred metres to
Rashmi : Do I have to walk far? come to a (4) ..................... .
Samitha : No, it’s about 200 metres. Now turn left into the First turn left and walk past the
Lane. bank and the library. Take the
Rashmi : And then? (5) ..................... .....................
Smitha : Walk past the bank and the library and take the second to your right. That’s the (6)
lane to your right. ..................... ..................... .
Rashmi : Does the lane have a name? The fourth house on the right
Samitha : Yes. It’s called School Lane. is Samitha’s house.

Test 02
Complete the following passage using the words given in brackets. The first one is done for you.

Gihan is a student of Ratnapura Central College. Yesterday he woke up (1) late (early, late, soon) Therefore
he missed his usual (2) …………………. (bus, van, car ). Then he had to take the next bus. Anyway he got late to
(3) …………….. (office, school, hospital) . The principal questioned (4) ………………… (his, him, her). Then he had
to (5) ………………… (tell , get, bring) the truth. The principal (6) ……………… (requested, advised, blamed) him
not to get late thereafter.

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Test 3

Read the text and complete the sentences given below. The first one is done for you.

There are two types of banks governed by the central bank. They are the state banks and private banks. There
are different purposes for different banks. The state banks aim at the developing country; granting loans to
people and increasing productivity through various schemes. The private banks aim at profit making; granting
loans and granting credit cards. Some names of state banks are, National Saving Bank, People’s Bank and the
Bank of Ceylon. Some examples of private banks are Hatton National Bank, Nation Trust Bank and Pan Asia Bank.
Both banks maintain two types of accounts - current accounts and savings accounts. They provide many facilities.
Banks issue cheque books for current account holders. They also provide overdraft facilities to current accounts.
A bank pays interests to saving account holders. They also issue ATM cards to account holders.

1. Both state banks and Private banks are governed by the Central Bank.
2. The state banks contribute to _________________________________ while private banks make profit.
3. If you want to have a cheque book, you should open a __________________________________
4. ATM cards are only issued for ______________________________________________________
5. If a bank aims at ________________________________, it should be definitely be a state bank.
6. People deposit money in __________________________ to get an interest to saving accounts.

Test 4
Read the following dialogue and complete the paragraph. Use only one word in each blank. The first one is
done for you.

Kalpa: Have you ever flown in a helicopter? If you have ever flown in a
Rusiru: No, I haven’t. Have you flown in a helicopter? helicopter, you know that it is an
Kalpa: I can recall the experience. It was exciting. (1) exciting experience. They can
Rusiru: Hope you have a very good experience. fly almost anywhere. While all the
Kalpa: Yes. They can fly almost anywhere. planes can fly forward, the
Rusiru: Planes can only fly forward but it is different with helicopters can fly (2)
helicopters. ………………. and sideways.
Kalpa: You are right. They can fly backward and sideways too.
Hovering over one point and
Not only that, the main characteristic is, it can hover over one
staying motionless in the air is the
point and stay motionless in the air.
Rusiru: It’s really interesting. I think it gives the pilot a key (3) ………………. . It gives
panoramic view of the ground below. Once I heard a helicopter the pilot a scenic picture of the (4)
can do interesting tricks. ………………. . They can rotate
Kalpa: Yes, they can rotate through 360 degrees. Also they can 360 degrees and stop in the mid (5)
stop in mid-air. ………………. . The helicopter is
Rusiru: Is there a big area for the pilot? controlled by the (6)
Kalpa: No, it is a small area in the front. ………………. from the small
area in the front, called cockpit.

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 Test 5
Match the following advertisements with the requirements of the people. Write the relevant number of the
advertisement in the box provided. The first one is done for you.
Advertisements
(1) Newly built modern house, 2 bedrooms, calm (2) A house with 5 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms,
and quiet surrounding. ample parking space, big garden
24, Temple Road, Kelaniya. Rs - 7.3 million
Call : 3282847 Call : 0521234
(3) Attractive land blocks with all facilities. Bank (4) Two roomed house with furniture, hot water
loans and easy payment terms available. and two attached bathrooms. For genuine
Call : 424635 buyers only.
Call : 0667235
(5) A house within 5 minutes' walking distance to (6) A block of land facing carpeted road.
177 & 190 main bus route. No Brokers. Can 15.5 perches suitable for business.
see by appointments only. Rs. 150, 000 per perch
Call : 0221654 Call : 0123947
Requirements
a) You are looking for quick access to public transport. (5)
b) Your parents are looking for a beautiful place to build a house. ( )
c) Mr. Rizvi who has three cars and a van is looking for a house. ( )
d) Mrs. Mendis is looking for a house with tables, chairs, and other fittings. ( )
e) Mr. Gamage, a university lecturer, would like to live in a peaceful neighbourhood. ( )
f) A reputed bank is looking for a place to build a new branch. ( )

Test 6
Read the following advertisement
and answer the questions given
below. (a) What is the advertisement about?
............................................................................
GRAND AUCTION SALE (b) Give the names of items to be sold.
On 30.11.2011 At 10.30 AM.
............................................................................
At No. 24, Bagatalle Road, Colombo - 3
(c) When is the auction?
A valuable collection of household furniture.
............................................................................
Executive and clerk tables, steel cupboards,
(d) Where is the auction?
Executive Revolving chairs etc
............................................................................
Now on view.
(e) Who are the auctioneers?
Dallas Kelaart Actioneers (Pvt) Ltd
............................................................................
Tel: 4302622, 4302603, 4367111

Test 7
Read the notice and answer the questions.
Lost !!! (1) Underline the correct answer.
Please help ! The notice is about
a white Pomeranian puppy a. a little cat
b. a small rabbit
missing since Friday 10th July 2011 c. a small dog
answers to name - Tina (2) When was it lost?
finder rewarded. ..........................................................................................................
Contact - Miss Dulakshi Perera (3) Write the name of the puppy.
Navam Mawatha, ..........................................................................................................
Circular Road, (4) If the puppy is found who will you contact?
Ampitiya. ..........................................................................................................
081-2264591 (5) What will you get if you take it to the owner?
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Test 8
Complete the blanks with reference to the information in the chart.
Names Competitions The following are the English day Competitions that my
friends too part last week. Lal took part in the (1) spelling
Lal Spelling
Competition while his friend Lalani took part in (2)
Lalani Recitation ……………………. , (3) ……………………. Who has a
good Hand writing was selected for (4) …………………….
Ramya Hand writing Since (5) ……………………. Has creative ideas and good
Sunil Creative writing vocabulary he was selected for the (6) …………………….
Competitions.

Test 9

Read the following passage and fill in the blanks with suitable words to complete the related passage
given below.
Why is the big ben famous?
Big Ben is one of the world’s most famous clerks. It chimes hourly hour. The bell is named ‘Big
Ben’ it weighs 13 1/2 tone Members of parliament named it after sir Benjamin Hall, a tall, fat man
who was the commissioner of words. The bell was installed in 1859 This famous clock is situated
in Britain.

Big Ben (1) ………………………… 13 1 /2 tone is world (2) ……………………… and was
named (3) ………………………. Sir Benjamin Hall It chimes (4) ……………………….. and is a
well know (5) …………………….. for tourists visiting Britain.

Test1.10 What is the film you are invited to watch? .....................................................................

You 2. According
received to the lastmessages
the following message last
received
Monday.what Theymust you do? ..........................................
are not given in the order they were received.
Read3.them
Where should the
and answer youquestions.
go on Friday? ..................................................................................
10.00 p.m 6.20 p.m.
Debate is at 3.30 p.m. on Come to my office in Kandy
Friday.I’ll be there. Please on Friday. Bring your bio- 9.16 a.m.
practice with the team. Kamal data. Mr.Perera (Chief Clerk) Got to know you are not
well. Take care. See you
8.15 a.m. 7.10 a.m. soon.
Going to see a movie tomorrow- Can I borrow your bike for Amila
‘My Fair Lady’. Join us. Ravi two days? Have to take part in
and Karu a bicycle race.
Suhitha

1. When was the first message received? ..........................................................................

2. Who is concerned about you are health? .......................................................................
3. What is the film you are invited to watch? ....................................................................
4. According to the last message received what must you do? ..........................................
5. Where should you go on Friday? ..................................................................................

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 Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College - Kinniya

Test: 6 2020 Index No: …………………………….

Test 1
You received the following note from your friend. Write a suitable response in the space
provided. Use about 40 - 50 words.
Nisha,
I’m not well and won’t be able to come to school for a few days. I hope to go on the school trip.
Please send me the date and the time of departure, places to be visited, and things to be brought.
Randi.
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Test - 2
Write a paragraph about Jaffna. Follow the example.
City Province People Occupation
Galle South Sinhales/ Muslims Business men / Government Servants
Jaffna North Tamils / Muslims Business men / Government Servants Fishermen
Galle is the capital city of Southern province. Sinhalese and Muslims live there. Most of the
people living there are business men and government servants.
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Test 3
Read the paragraph on “My brother”. Write a similar paragraph about “My sister”. Use all the
information given in the box.
My brother My sister
Name Bimsara (Bindu) Sumudu (Sudu)
Age 18 years 15 years
Appearance curly hair and brown eyes long hair and black eyes
Clothes jeans, T-shirts, shorts skirts, blouses, frocks
Interests pop music, singing, playing classical music, dancing,
cricket playing netball

My brother
My brother is Bimsara and I call him ‘Bindu’. He is eighteen years old. He has curly hair and brown eyes.
He usually wears jeans and T-shirts as well as shorts. He likes pop music, singing and playing cricket.
My sister
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Test 4
Read the description about Malan and write a similar description about Rajini. Use the
information given in table. Write five sentences.
Name Grade Stream sits the Ambition Interests
of study exam
Malan twelve Atrs 2019 artist travelling, photography, cycling
Rajini thirteen Science 2018 nurse cooking, gardening, painting

Malan who studies in grade 12 Arts class is sitting the exam in 2019. His ambition is to be an
artist one day. He says he loves travelling very much. Photography is his other interest. He
enjoys cycling too.
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Test 5
You saw the following notice on the school noticeboard.
Notice Your friend who has applied for Junior
There will be a meeting for the students who have Prefectship is absent from school. Write a note
applied for Junior Prefectship at 10.30 a.m. on asking him/her to attend the meeting
rd
Monday the 3 , December in the school main mentioned in the notice.
hall, to make them aware of the interview Use about 40 - 50 words.
procedure. Include the following.
Mrs P. Vijayani - date
- time
Teacher - in - Charge - venue
Junior Prefects’ Board - purpose of the meeting

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Test 6
Write a paragraph on one of the following. Use about 50 words.
(a) The person I like most.
(b) A trip you recently went on.
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Test 7
Write a short paragraph on one of the following topics. Use about 50 words.
(a) Benefits of getting up early. Or (b) My contribution to save the environment.
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Test 8
Write a paragraph on one of the followingn topics. Use about 50 words.
(i) My trip to Nuwareliya
(ii) The day I became the head prefect of the school.

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Test 9
___________________________________________________________________________________
Write a paragraph on one of the following topics. Use about 50 words.
___________________________________________________________________________________
1) What is your favorite sport?
Write about one indoor game and an outdoor game.
or
2) A musical long show you enjoyed.
or
3) Books are our life – friend.
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Test 10
___________________________________________________________________________________
Write a short paragraph about an accident you have witnessed. Use about 50 words.
___________________________________________________________________________________
You may include the following:
___________________________________________________________________________________
1) Time and place were the accident happened.
2) Vehicles involved in the accident.
3) How many were injured?
4) How were the injured people taken to the hospital?
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 Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College - Kinniya

Test: 7 2020 Index No: …………………………….

Test – 1
Read the following story and answer the questions 1) What were the gifts given by the man
given below. to the king?
One day a king saw a man standing in front of the place. The .............................................................
man had a chicken his hands. On seeing the king he bowed 2) How many gold coin did the king loss?
respectfully and said: Your highness, I gambled in your name and .............................................................
won this chicken, It belongs to you. Please accept it “Give it to my 3) Did the king punish the man? If yes,
polity keeper,” said the king.
how? if no, why couldn’t he punish
A few days later the king saw the man standing outside the
gates again. This time he had a goat with him. “I won this goat in your Put a tick the appropriate column
name, “he said after saluting the ruler.” It belongs to you.’ The king True False
was pleased,” Give it to my goal keeper,” he said.
4 The man is wiser
Some weeks later the man was at the place gates once again.
than the king
This time he had men with him. “O highness, I lost 500 gold coins to
each of these men while playing in your name. I have no money to 5 The king refused
pay them” said the man. to accept the
The king realized he had made a mistake in accepting the man’s gifts
man’s gift on the previous occasions. Now he could not refuse to help
him. He paid off the two men and warned the gambler never to play
in his name again.

Test – 2
Read the following article and answer the questions given below.
First Sri Lankan to be a town planner
Oliver Weerasinghe goes down in the annals of the history of Sri Lankan architecture as the first town
planner. He planned the new town of Anuradhapura in which he combined ancient architecture with modern
aspects. Oliver Weerasinghe was also the Ambassador of Sri Lanka in the USA during the presidencies of
Nixon and Johnson.

He opened four Ceylonese sub offices and the first Buddhist temple in Washington. He also initiated a
programme which assisted Sri Lankan students to study in the United States. He was made a fellow of the Royal
institute of British Architects and also of the down planning institute.
1. Where did Oliver Weerasinghe serve as an Ambassador of Sri Lanka?
.........................................................................................................................
2. How is his name mentioned in history of Sri Lanka?
.......................................................................................................................
3. Where did he open Ceylonese consulates?
.......................................................................................................................
4. How did he help Sri Lanka student?
.......................................................................................................................
5. Underline the incorrect answer.
a. He was working in the USA as an Ambassador
b. He opened some sub offices in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka.

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Test – 3
Read the following text and answer the question given below it.
“We’re waiting for you in school start our sports practice. Are you coming”, asked the voice on the phone
“I can’t. I promised my mother I would weed the garden today”, replied Kumar. He put the phone down
and went into the garden sadly. As he stared weeding, all he could think of was his friends having a
glorious time at school.
“Kumar”, called his mother from the house suddenly. “I overheard your conversation with your friends.
Why don’t you join them and do this later?”
“Really? Thank you mother”, said Kumar gratefully. He was out of the house in a few minutes and headed
for his school. However, in school he could not find his friend. “They would have told me a lie.” he
thought. When Kumar returned home after a few hours his mother was waiting for him at the front door.
To his surprise the garden was spick and span.
“After you left the house your friends come here to look for you” his mother explained. “They came to
help you weed the garden.”
1. Where were Kumar’s friends waiting? .....................................................................................………..
2. How did Kumar feel after the called? .......................................................................................………..
3. Write the sentence which says that Kumar didn’t meet his friends at school? ………………………..
4. Who hah weeded the garden in the end/ ...................................................................................
5. Underline the correct answer.
When Kumar come home the garden looked ............................................................................
(1) Untidy (2) Clean (3) Messy

Test – 4
Read the following text and answer the questions.
“We have visitors this morning,” the teacher said. “A journalist and a photographer from a newspaper are
coming. They are going to write an article about our school and take some photos. Some of you will be in
them.”
“Dasun should don’t be in the photos. We would need a magnifying glass to see him. Chatu said when the
teacher went out of the class for a second.
Dasun is small in size. His classmates always make jokes about his size.
Dasun grinned even though Chatu’s comment was painful. He always grinned when people made jokes like
that. He understood they didn’t mean to hurt his feelings.
The people from the newspaper arrived. “Call me Salika”. The journalist said. She had long hair and looked
very pretty. “I’m Senaka”. The photographer, said. He carried a camera with the huge lens, while chatting
with the students Salika said that the journalist has to write clearly and truthfully. She invited the students
to asked questions
Kavinda asked. “Who is the most amazing person you have interviewed?”
“Oh, the most amazing person? A 100 years old lady who was learning to use a computer.” She answered.
Then Senaka told the children to get ready for photograph. He told Dasun to come forward and focused the
camera on him. The children were surprised. “Is it because he is short?” asked Nalina. “No it’s because he
has got a smile which is a mile long and he is the happiest kid here.” Senaka said.
1) What do the visitors to Dasun’s school; hope to do? .....................................................................
2) Write the sentence which says that Chatu’s rude comment was hurtful.
........................................................................................................................................................
3) According to Salika what is the duty of journalist? ......................................................................
4) What four words describe the 100 years old lady? ........................................................................
5) “A smile which is a mile long" means to smile .............................................................................
a. Good naturedly b. All the time c. meaninglessly

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Test 5
Read the following text and complete the sentences.
‘Death due to cancer’ stated the death certificate but what caused the cancer? The Culprit was
subsequently identified as asbestos.
Over 35 Percent of houses in Sri Lanka have asbestos ceilings for their roofs, but doctors say there
is no connection between asbestos roofing sheets and cancer. They say that it is true that blue.
Asbestos is cancerous, but not the grey, which is mainly used in Sri Lanka.
Italy and Australia have totally banned asbestos though they have asbestos mines in their countries
1) The cause of death was………………………………………………………………………..
2) The cause of cancer was ……………………..……………………………………………….
3) The percentage of houses in Sri Lanka with asbestos roofing is …………………………….
4) Some doctors say that grey asbestos has no connection with ………………………………..
5) Asbestos mines can be found in ………………………………………………………………

Test 6
Read the following text and answer the questions.
The two boys walked slowly across the valley. Then suddenly Isuru stopped and sat down on a large stone.
“It’s no use,” he said. “I can’t go any further. I’m absolutely exhausted!”
Gayan looked at him for a minute. “Oh come on!” he said. “It’s not very far now. “Yes, but it’s uphill most
of the way,” Isuru said. He pointed to the path in front of them. It went straight up the side of the valley.
Gayan sat down too. For a while the two boys said nothing. Then Isuru pointed to some trees about half a
mile ahead.
“There’s a hut among those trees, he said. “Perhaps we can spend the night there.” I’ll go and take a look.”
Gayan said. He ran down the path towards the hut and vanishing among the trees. Isuru followed more
slowly.
“What’s it like inside?” he asked when he reached the hut.
“Not bad, Gayan called back. “It feels a little damp, but there’s some wood in one corner, so we can light a
fire.
” The two boys cleaned out the hut and lit a fire. Then they had dinner. They were both tired and they did
not talk much. Before they went to bed, they put plenty of wood on the fire. Gayan fell asleep almost at once,
but Isuru lay awake for a long time, watching the flames. Then he too fell asleep.
Suddenly he was awake again. The fire was nearly out. He could hear noises outside. It sounded like voices.
He woke up Gayan.
“It’s only the wind,” he grumbled. “Go to sleep again!”
But it wasn’t the wind! The voices came nearer until they were just outside the hut. The door opened and a
light shone on their faces. “They are here!” a voice called out. A policeman was standing in the doorway. He
addressed the two boys. “You’ve given us a lot of trouble,” he said. “We’ve looked all over the valley for
you two!”
1. What were the names of the two boys? .................................................................... ...................................
2. Where did they spend the night? ....................................................................................................................
3. What did they do before they go to bed? ........................................................................................................
4. What did Isuru do before he fell asleep? .....................................................................................................
5. Who found the boys? .....................................................................................................................................

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Test 7
Reade the poem below and complete the task given.
Caterpillar (By Wendy Cope)
Once a chubby caterpillar A. Find opposites of
Sat upon a leaf 1) soft - …………………………
Singing, Eat, eat and merry 2) long - …………………………
life is very brief 3) noisy - ………………………..
Soon he lost his appetite B. Similar words for
And changed his merry tune 1) happy - ………………………
He started spinning, hid himself 2) motionless - ………………….
Inside a hard cocoon 3) fat - …………………………..
And he was still and quiet there C. Singular form of leaves - ……………
Day after day went by D. A reflexive pronoun -………………..
At last it cracked and he emerged E. A compound noun - …..……………..
A gorgeous butterfly! F. A gerund - ………………………...

Test 8
Read the following text and complete the sentences.
‘Death due to cancer’ stated the death certificate but what caused the cancer? The Culprit was
subsequently identified as asbestos.
Over 35 Percent of houses in Sri Lanka have asbestos ceilings for their roofs, but doctors say there is
no connection between asbestos roofing sheets and cancer. They say that it is true that blue. Asbestos
is cancerous, but not the grey, which is mainly used in Sri Lanka.
Italy and Australia have totally banned asbestos though they have asbestos mines in their countries
6) The cause of death was………………………………………………………………………..
7) The cause of cancer was ……………………..……………………………………………….
8) The percentage of houses in Sri Lanka with asbestos roofing is …………………………….
9) Some doctors say that grey asbestos has no connection with ………………………………..
10) Asbestos mines can be found in ………………………………………………………………

Test 9
Read the following text and answer the questions below.

On April 22nd 1990, “Earth Day” was celebrated all over the world. School children in some countries planted
trees. In cities people stopped using cans for a day. Thousands of British families went for Earth day walks in
the countries. French people made a human chain about 500 miles long along a river.
In Japan people cleaned their streets and rivers. They also collected used cans and paper bags for recycling.
We should work together for cleaner earth. We must do everything we can, before it is too late.

a) What was celebrated on 22nd of April ? …………………………………………………..……………...

b) Who planted trees? ………..........................................................................................................................
c) Who went for “Earth Day” walks? ……………………..…………………………………………………
d) What did the French people do? …………………………………………………………………………..
e) How did the Japanese contribute to celebrate Earth Day? ………………………………………………..

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 Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College(N.S) - Kinniya

Test: 8 2020 Index No: …………………………….

Test: 1
You are the secretary of the English Literary Association in your school and you have organized
an essay competition on “Eradicating Dengue Fever”. Write a notice to be put up on the school
noticeboard. Use about 50 words.

Include:-

- The length of the essay

- Closing date for the entries
- Who can take part in the competition?
- Invite the students
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Test: 2
The Art Society of your school has organized the “ Annual Art Day”. You are the secretary of
the Art Society. Write an invitation to your Principal and teachers for the event.
(Use about 50 words.)
Include the following :

- Name of the function - Date, time and venue

- The chief guest - Special events of the programme
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Test: 3
You are the captain of your school football team, your school football team has been selected to the final
in zonal level sports meet. Write a notice to be displayed asking all the students to participate it .
(Use about 50 words.)
Include the following:

- Name of the function - Date, time and venue

- The chief guest - Special events of the programme
________________________________________________________________________________________
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Test: 4
Imagine that grade 11 pupils of your school have organized an exhibition: Evolution of Man.
Write a notice informing all the pupils, teachers and parents of the exhibition. Mention the
date, venue and the importance of the exhibition. (Use about 50 words.)
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Test: 5
There will be a shramadana work at your town or village next week, to clean the garbage drains
and public buildings, to eliminate dengue. Now prepare a notice to be displayed at public places.
Ask the general public to participate.
Include the following:
 Date
 Time
 Venue
 Breakfast will be provided
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Test: 6
You want to go to the public library. Write a note to your friend in inviting him/her to the
library.
Include the following
 when you want to go
 what time you want to go
 Where you want him / her to meet you. (use about 50words)
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Test: 7
Imagine you are Sherine and write a reply to Sharadha. (use about 50words)
Sherin,
There’s a documentary on ‘The Life in the Stone Age’ at Nilmalvila M.V. auditorium on 20th
February. Would you like to see it? Our teacher wants to reserve the seats. Write to me
immediately.
Sharadha
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Test: 8
You received the following note from your friend. (use about 50words)
Hi Madu,
I need your laptop to prepare a report urgently. Mine is not working. Please send it for a day.
Reena
But you are unable to give it because you are preparing a presentation for your project. Write a reply
to your friend.
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 Test: 9
Your friend Rani is going abroad for higher studies this weekend. You are unable to see
her before her departure. Write a note to be sent to her with a small present.
(50 words)
- express your happiness on the news. - apologies for not meeting her.
- ask her to accept the present.
- wish her.
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Test: 10
A friend of your who lives in Nuwara Eliya has sent some flowers to decorate the reception hall
for your sister’s wedding. Write a note
I. Thanking him / her
II. Mention that your sister will visit him / her at Nuwara Eliya.
(Use about 30 – 40 words)

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 Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College(N.S) - Kinniya

Test: 09 2020 Index No: …………………………….

Test - 01

Complete the sentences selecting a word. There is an extra word.

(1) vandalistic, vandalism, vandalized vandals
a. The ground – floor flats had been badly ......................................................................
b. The forest in now protected as a national reserve against …………………………………..
c. Most of the ………………………………………… do not have a clear motive for their acts.
(2) interesting, interested, interest, interestingly
a. I’m very …………………………………….. in local history.
b. He does note take any ……………………………… in studies.
c. Grandfather narrated an …………………………………………. story last night.
(3) punishment, punishable, punish
a. My parents hardly ever ………………………………………… me for anything.
b. What is the ……………………………………….. for breaking the law?
(4) environment, environmental, environmentalist
a. We had a lecture on ……………………………………………… pollution.
b. We are influenced both by ………………………………………… and by heredity.

Test - 02

Underline the correct form of the word to complete the sentences. The first one done for you.

(1) I’m very (please, pleased, pleasing) with my Drawing. I’m making a lot of progress.

(2) What I (appreciate, appreciation, appreciating) most about my grandmother is her kindness.

(3) The pleasure that reading bring is (unmeasurable, immeasurable, immeasurable)

(4) There was a cookery (demonstrated, demonstration, demonstrate) last week at Youth Centre.

(5) My cousin has (temporary, tempering, tempered) built a garage.

(6) We (occasionally, occasion, occasionally) visit my father’s home in Hambantota.

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Test – 03
Complete the sentences selecting a word. There are two extra word.
(1) exams, examine, examination, examiner
a. The doctor began to ………………………………the wound.
b. The ………………………………………… papers were given out at 9 o’clock.
(2) disappoint, disappointed, disappointment, disappear
a. Nirosh was really ………………………………. When he found out that he hadn’t passed
the exam.
b. “I’m sure the news will be a ……………………………. to your sister” the doctor said.
(3) serious, seriously, serial, seriousness
a. She spoke with great …………………………… about the pollution in the city.
b. Students never study …………………………….. until just before the exam.
(4) Practice, practical, practically, practicable
a. They should …………………………….. more before the concert.
b. His ideas are always ………………………………………
(5) recognize, recognition, recognizable, recognizing
a. She didn’t ……………………………………….. the voice but she saw the shadow.
b. Her unusual talent gained her worldwide…………………………………..

Test – 04
Complete the sentences selecting a word. There are two extra word.
(1) management, managerial, managing, manager, mange
a. You must learn to ……………………………………your time efficiently.
b. The hotel is under a new ……………………………… Now.
c. The …………………………………… of the company is Mr. S. Perera
(2) participatory, participant, participate, participative, participation
a. The rebel agreed to……………………………………. in the peace talks.
b. More …………………………………….. of the younger generation in community work is
necessary.
c. Ruwan is an active ………………………………………… in the Science Association.
(3) Inventor, invention, inventive, invent
a. Global communication was transformed by the ……………………………………… of the
internet.
b. He would…………………………………………… any excuse to avoid doing homework.
(4) Competitor, compete, competition, competitive
a. Her dream is to ………………………………………. in the Olympic.
‘A’ Level is a …………………………………………… Examination.
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Test – 05
Underline the most suitable word in the brackets. The first one is done for you.
While I was abroad I picked up a mystery (1) ………………….. (infect/infection/Infectious). My
doctor sent me to see a (2) …………………… (special/specially/specialist) because he didn’t
recognize my symptoms. After a thorough (3) ………………. (examine/ examination/ examiner)
he asked a nurse to give me an (4) ………………………. (inject/ injector / injection). Although the
arm was quite (5) ………………………………… (pain/ painful/ painfully) for several days, my (6)
…………………………….. (recover / recoverable / recovery) was quick.

Test – 6
Read the following story. In each line one word is incorrect and it is underlined. Write the
correct word in the space provided. (One is done for you)

Mr. Johnson looked (1) from his watch. It (1) .........................................................

(2) is half past. seven. (2) .......was ............................................
He (3) get out of bed (4) quick. Then he (3) .........................................................
washed and (5) dress. (4) .........................................................
He (6) were late as usual, se he did not (7) (5) .........................................................
had time for breakfast. He (8) running all (6) .........................................................
the way to the station and he (9) arriving (7) .........................................................
there just in time for the train. Mr. Johnson (8) .........................................................
never (10) eating anything in the morning. (9) .........................................................
He always (11) saying to his friends at the
(10) ....................................................
office “It’s nice to have breakfast in the
(11) ....................................................
morning , but it’s nicer to lie in bed!”

Test – 7
Read the following passage. In each line one word is incorrect and it is underlined. Write
the correct word in the space provided. (One is done for you)

I (1) are learning how to drive a car. A week (1) …….am…

ago I (2) has my first lesson. Yesterday my
instructor (3) tooking me out on a busy (2) ........................................................................
road. It was full of cars and people. I (4)
drive very (5) slowland carefully, but feld (3) .........................................................................
afraid the whole time. At last the lesson
(4) .........................................................................
finished and I went home. I was very tried. I
(6) has learnt many things, but I have still (5) .........................................................................
got a lot to learn?
(6) .........................................................................

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Test - 8
Read the following passage. In each line one word is incorrect and it is underlined. Write
the correct word in the space provided. (One is done for you)

I (1) has a friend in England. His name (2) (1) …….have…

are Ken Roberts. I know him very well, but I
have never met him. We often (3) writing to (2) ........................................................................
each other. My letters are very short. It is
still hard for me to write in English. I (4) (3) .........................................................................
receive a letter from Ken yesterday. It made
(4) .........................................................................
me very happy. He is (5) come to my county
for a holiday next year. We (6) is going to (5) .........................................................................
see each other for the first time.
(6) .........................................................................

Test – 9
The following sentences are incorrect. Rewrite the correct sentence.
1. The king offen come to saw me and helped my teachers.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Nobody know how the crop circles are made.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
3. Sri Lanka have two season for farming.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
4. Nishadi brought a bouquets of sunflowers to the classroom.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________
5. Saduni cleans the classroom tomorrow.
_________________________________________________________________________________________________

Test - 10
In each line there Is a mistake. Re write the correct sentence in the space.
(1) Nobody clean these rooms everyday
.............................................................................................................................................................................
(2) Somebody have taken a photograph of a flying saucer.
.............................................................................................................................................................................
(3) Were anybody there in the flying saucer?
.............................................................................................................................................................................
(4) None in our class have seen a flying saucer
.............................................................................................................................................................................
(5) None of them are Sri Lankans
.............................................................................................................................................................................

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 Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College(N.S) - Kinniya

Test: 10 2020 Index No: …………………………….

Test - 01
Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue. Use the words given in the box. There is one
extra word. The first one is.
pick family what’s another coming hurry O’clock

Ann : Hello, Mary i) What’s the time now?

Mary : Oh’ its six ii) ……………………. I have to go home before six fifteen
Ann : Why do you have iii) …………………………. class?
Mary : No, It’s my sister’s birthday today. So we have a iv) ……………………… party at
home
Ann : Well, so you have to be v) …………………….. home
Mary : Ah! No, there’s my father. He has come to vi) …………………….. me home.
Ann : Bye!
Mary : Bye!

Test - 02
Fill in the blanks in the following dialogue. Use the words given in the box. There is one
extra word. The first one is done for you.
grad friend beauty cold weather today Sri Lanka

Sahan : Hi, Ravi, When did you come back to i) Sri Lanka
Ravi : Last Friday ii)………………………… I come to see you.
Sahan: How nice you are! You look happy dear. I’m so iii)…………………….. to see
you
Ravi : Me too. So how about your studies? How are our other
iv)…………………………..?
Sahan: We do our studies well. Our friends talk about you very often. So, how was
the v) ………………………….., of India?
Ravi: It’s awful. Sometimes it is hot, sometime it’s vi)………………… Not like Sri
Lanka.
Sahan: But, you are very luck Ravi

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Test - 03
Completer the dialogue. Underline the most suitable word given within brackets. The
first one is done for you.
Arjun : Rashmika, did you i) Watch out quiz programme on TV? (watch, see)
Rashmika: Yes Arjun, you performed well there.
Arjun: Our science master guided us ii)…………………. So our team(nice, well)
members were confident enough.
Rashmika : How did you iii)………………………….. that change? (get, got)
Arjun : Actually we don’t know. Our science master had applied (with, through)
iv)…………………………. internet
Rashmika: That’s the reason our teacher also tried but was (unable, ability)
v)……………………………… The Closing date was over then.
Arjun : Don’t worry! You can try vi) ……………………. time. (this, next)

Test - 04
Underline the most suitable words to complete the sentences. the first one is done for
you.
(1) Mr. Kavinda Karurathne is the new principal of our school (Principal, Principle)
(2) He was able to do the ………………………………… correctly. (sum, some)
(3) Please ask them to come………………………….. as soon as possible. (here, hear)
(4) He was accused of …………………………………. sale of liquor. (elicit, illicit)
(5) The student was writing an essay ………………………………… in the class (alone,
along)
(6) They eat………………………….. and curry. (rise, rice)
Test - 05
Selective word from the box which has similar meaning to the phrase given within
brackets and write in the space given.
vandal growing problem community

root relations serious criminals

A problem that occurs in most countries is vandalism. Vandalism is a

1)………………………………… (increasing) national problem. Vandalism is a 2)
……………………………….. (situation regarded as harmful) that gets to everyone in some form
or another. It can affect your family, friend, property and 3)……………………………….. (a
group of people living in the same place). Although most 4)……………………………………
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(people who deliberately destroyers or damages property belonging to others) do not have
a clear a motive for their acts, studies show that social problems and attitudes are at the
5)…………………………………………….(the basis cause or origin) of the vandalism.

Test - 06
Select a word from the box which has a similar meaning to the phrases given within
brackets and write in the space given. There are three extra words.

title autobiography biography reviews

novel anthology comments topic

If you want something to read, you can either buy a book from a bookshop or borrow one
from a library. You can either read a (1)…………………………… (a book tells an invented
story) or a (2) ……………………………….. (a book which tells the story of another person’s
life) or an (3)…………………………………………….. (the writer’s own life story) If you want
recommendations for which book to choose you can read the (4) ………………………..
(peoples’ opinion about the book) in the papers. A book has the (5)……………………………..
(the name of the book) and the name of the author on the cover.

Test - 07
Select the word from the box which has a similar meaning to the phrases given within
brackets and write it in space given. There are three extra words.

chokes considerable clears accumulate

perishable recycle mistaken reachable

Look at any roadside garbage dump. In addition to vegetable scarps paper and broken
glass you will notice a (1) …………………………..( not large in size) among of plastic material
such as polythene bags. shampoo bottles and old slippers. Vegetable scraps and paper are
(2) ………………………………………… (capable of being decomposed) but glass and plastic
continue to (3) ……………………………………. (gather little by little) and harm the
environment. Plastic is often (4) ………………………………………….. (judged wrongly) for food
by birds and animals which often leads to their death. It also (5)
………………………………………. (blocks and makes movement difficult through) sewer pipe
and becomes a trap for living being in ponds, rivers and oceans.

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Test - 08
Select the word from the box which has a similar. Meaning to the phrase given with in
brackets and write in the space given. There are two extra words.

wrinkled constantly bothered eager

pray companions prayers

My grandmother, like everybody grandmother was old women. She had been old and
1) …………………………………… (Small line in the skin caused by old age) for the twenty years
that I had known her. My grandmother and I were very good 2) …………………………………..
(a person or a friend who you spend a lot of time with). My parents left me with her when
they go out. We were 3) ………………………………… (regularly) together. She used to wake
me up in the morning and get me ready for school. She said her morning 4)
……………………………….. (the words that someone says when they are speaking to God) in
a monotonous sing song thinking that I would listen and get to know it by heart. I listened
because I love her voice but I never 5) ………………………………… (worried) to learn it.

Test - 09
Select a word from the box which has similar meaning to the phrases given within
brackets and write it within space.

challenging, adventurous, engaging, inflatable, popular,

protective, property, necessary

Water rafting is an 1) ……………………………………… (risky and exciting) outdoor team

activity. it is done in wide eater for different degree of rough water using and 2)
……………………………. (designed to be filled with air) This sport is 3)
………………………………….. (requiring uses of ability) and considered to be dangerous if the
necessary 4) ………………………………… (safety) precautions are not allowed. This has now
become a 5) ………………………….. (famous and interesting) sport. However it is 6)
………………………….(important) to minimize the impact of this sport on nature. There
should be a “Leave no track” policy when 7) ……………………….. (participating) in rafting.
The sportsmen should learn to dispose of waste 8) ………………………………. (in a right
manner)

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Activity – 10
Select a word from the box which has a similar meaning to the phrase given within
brackets and write it in the space given.

evidence, survey, associated, strain, constant

As many as 20% of children have some kind of health problem 1) …………………………….

(connected) with the over use of computer games, a recent 2) …………………………..
(research) has shown. One in seven children spends so much time in front of video
screens black rings around their eyes because of lack of sleep. One in five children showed
3) ……………………… (information that says something is true) of stiff muscles in their back
and shoulders, a result of the 4)………………………………….. (great effort taken) from the 5)
…………………………………. (continuous) use of a computer mouse or video game joystick.

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 Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College (N.S) - Kinniya

Test: 11 2020 Index No: …………………………….

Test – 1
Read the following notice. Fill in each blank with the correct form of the verb given within
brackets. The first one is done for you.
Golden Opportunity for Talented Actors! The English Literary Association of Rangama
Vidyalaya (1) is planning (plan) to stage the Caucasian Chalk Circle, a drama (2)
.............................. (write) by Bertolt Brecht, to mark the English Day. It (3) ..............................
(stage) in the third week of November at the school main hall. In order to make this event a
success, we (4) ................................. (look) for talented students who would like (5)
.............................. (act) in this drama, which (6) ................................. (last) for two hours. If
you (7) .............................. (interest), please submit your application to the Secretary of the
English Literary Association before the 15 th of October. A specimen application form (8)
................................. (display) on the school noticeboard already. The venue and date for the
auditions (9) ................................. (announce) later. For more details, you (10)
................................. (request) to contact your English teacher now. (11) .................................
(not miss) this golden opportunity!
1st October, 2016 Organizing Committee
Test - 4
Read the poem and answer the questions given.

Haren It's the school vacation (01) Where does Haren live during the vacation?
And Haren doesn't live here anymore He __________________________________________
lives across the street,
(02) Underline the most suitable answer.
Spends his time with the willow bat,
Drives, cuts, hooks, Sweaty friends mentioned in the poem are ( a)

With the willow bat. his family members

Spends his time with arguments ( b) his classmates ( c) his playmates

And sweaty friends
(03) Why does he come home ?
And not with us
He's moved away. __________________________________________
Comes home just to eat and sleep
(04) Write the line which says Haren likes
And sometimes pats my head
the writer.
Then goes back to his place
__________________________________________
To bowl googlies, flippers, dhoosras, And
to bat, (05) Fill in the blanks with suitable words from
the poem. Haren is writer’s ______________ ,
And to field Thinks he's ‘Sanga’
And not my Brother. though he believes he ______________________ .

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Test – 3
Read the text and select the correct word from the singular and the plural forms given
within brackets. The first one has been done for you.

A large number of (1. company / companies) (2. has / have) developed

(3. website / websites) in the last few years. Trading using the internet is called
(4. e-commerce / e-commerces) and (5. this is / these are) divided into two kinds. Many (6.
business / businesses) have to use the internet to sell directly to (7. its / their) customers, but
large numbers have experienced trouble with (8. security / securities) of goods and other
practical issues. In addition, the high startup costs and many (9. expense / expenses) of
advertising (10. means / mean) that (11. companies / company) often struggle to make a profit.

Test - 4

(1) A snack made of bread is a _________________________________________________ .

(2) _____________________________________________ is a common tree in South Asia.
(3) Animals move about freely without any danger in a _____________________________ .
(4) _______________________________________ is used to smooth wood before polishing.
(5) A footwear with straps is called a ____________________________________________ .

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Test - 5

Fill in the blanks with the words given.

(start off, take in, break down, go into, look after)

“I decided to (1) ......................... the travel trade, and (2) ......................... as a guide for people
who want to see the Sahara. Of course, it’s a dangerous place, and you have to know how to
(3) ......................... yourself. Sometimes, if you don’t know the desert, you don’t even
(4)......................... the fact that you’re in extreme danger. And you’re always dependent on
your transport. If the jeeps you’re travelling (5) ........................., you’re helpless”.

Test - 6

Complete the following passage using the most appropriate from of the verb given
within brackets.

The first one is done for you. Ramesh is a businessman. He often (1) travels (travel ) abroad on
business trips. Last month, he (2) ……………………. (go) on a trip to Paris in France. During
the tour , he stayed at Shangri-la Hotel in Paris. Previously, he (3) …………………. (stay) at
the same hotel at least three times. On the last day of the trip, he went to see the Eiffel Tower.
It is a special monument (4) ………...…….. (build) in 1889 to celebrate the centennial of the
French Revolution. When he arrived there he (5) ……………….. (welcome) by one of his
school friends. Nalin who lives in Paris. He (6) ………….. (work) for a company there at least
for 10 years. He was glad to see his friend after a long time.

Test – 7

Ravi, Pasan and Naveen went to see a movie yesterday. Given below are some statements/
questions from the conversation that took place among them after the movie. Rewrite each of
them using reported speech. The first one is done for you.
(1) Ravi : “it is a fantastic movie” Ravi said that it was a fantastic movie”
_____________________________________________________________________
(2) Pasan : “ It is the best movie I have ever seen” Pasan said that it was the best movie
_____________________________________________________________________
(3) Naveen : “I am glad that I saw it” Naveen said he was glad that
_____________________________________________________________________
(4) Pasan : “Ravi, did you like the ending” Pasan asked Ravi if
_____________________________________________________________________
(5) Ravi : “I will ask my brother to see it as well” Ravi said that
_____________________________________________________________________
(6) Naveen : “What is the name of the main actress?” Naveen wanted to know what
_____________________________________________________________________

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Test - 8
Read the conversation between Nifra and the salesgirl and complete the below.
The first one is done for you.
Nifra :Do you have imported Sandals?
Salesgirl : We have imported and local sandals
Nifra : Can you show me the new designs?
Salesgirl : Yes, certainly, madam.
Nifra : How much is this pair of sandals?
Salesgirl : It costs Rs.1500.00
Infar : Why is it so expensive?
Salesgirl :It's made of genuine leather.

Nifra went to buy a pair of sandals. She asked the sales girl 1. whether they had imported
sandals. The salesgirls told her that............ imported and local sandals.
Nifra asked her 2 if 3................... . the new designs. Then, the salesgirl showed her a newly
designed pair of sandals. Nifra asked the salesgirl 4.how much .......:..................:....... The
salesgirls told her that 5.it.................................. When Nifra asked her why 6.
..........................:...., she told her that it was made of genuine leather.
Test - 9
Report the following conversation taking place between Ravi and Mala.
Ravi : Where are you going?
Mala : I am on my way to the market.
Ravi : Are you going to buy anything? :
Mala : I wanto buy some vegetables for lunch.
Ravi : OK. Will you be free this evening?
Mala : I can't say for sure. Anyway I will call you if possible.

Ravi (1) wanted to know where Mala was going. Then she said that she (2)......................
................... to the market. Following that Ravi asked Mala whether she (3)......................:.....
to buy anything. Then she replied that she (4)........................... to buy some vegetables for
lunch. Again he asked her if she (5) ...............................free that evening. Finally, she said that
she (6)..............................for sure and she would call him if possible.

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Test - 10

Kumar has just returned from a school trip. His family members wanted to know everything
about the trip. Given below are the questions they asked. Read the questions and complete the
description. The first one is done for you.

Father : At what time did you come home?

Mother : Son, will you tell us all about the trip?

Brother : What places did you visit? Have you saved all the photos?

Elder Sister : Can I join you next year? :

Baby sister : What have you brought for me.

My father (1)....................... I had come home. Mother asked me whether I

(2)..........................them all about the trip. My brother asked me what (3)...................................
and whether I (4)......................:.............. all the photos. My elder sister asked (5)
.................................join me the following year. My baby sister wanted to know (6)
....................................................brought for her.

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 Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College (N.S) - Kinniya

Test: 12 2020 Index No: …………………………….

Test - 1
Mr. Sunil Perera was driving his car to the office. A Police Officer stopped him
and asked some questions from him. Write the questions that the police
officer asked Mr. Sunil. You can begin the questions from the words given in
the box. The first one is done for you.
( when, where, how long, who, what )
PO. : Good morning!
Sunil : Good morning! I wasn’t driving too fast, was I?
PO. : Not really. May I have your driving licence and ask a few questions?
Sunil :Yes, certainly. Here you are.
PO. : (1) .....................................................................
Sunil :I am going to my office.
PO. : (2) .....................................................................
Sunil : I left home half an hour ago.
PO. : (3) .....................................................................
Sunil : Well, I am the owner of the car.
PO. : (4) .....................................................................
Sunil : I have had this car for three years.
PO : (5) .....................................................................
Sunil : I have my office bag and lunch in the car. Mm.... Sorry, I have my
laptop too in the back.
PO : (6) .....................................................................
Sunil : I work in the education office. Why what’s the problem?
PO : Last night a car has been stolen in the town. We are having a checkup. Here is your
licence. Thank you for your cooperation.
Sunil : You are welcome. Good bye !

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Test - 2
Complete the following passage using the most appropriate form of the verb given within
brackets. The first one is done for you.
Piyasara Oval is one of the oldest cricket grounds in Sri Lanka. It (1)
______________________ (consider) a historic cricket venue of the country for many reasons.
First this ground (2) ___________________ (host) Sri Lanka’s first test match, against England
in 1982. Further, in 1985, it (3) ________________________ (become) the venue for Sri
Lanka’s first ever test win over India. Next, the ground (4) _____________________ (use) as
a neutral venue for a test match series between Australia and Pakistan in 2002. So far 15 test
matches, 12 ODIs and one T20 (5) _________________________ (play) at P Sara Oval. This
historic stadium (6) _______________________ (locate) in Colombo, the commercial capital
of the country.

Test - 3
Complete the following passage using the most appropriate from of the verb given within
brackets. The first one is done for you.
Ramesh is a businessman. He often (1) travels (travel ) abroad on business trips. Last month,
he (2) ……………………. (go) on a trip to Paris in France. During the tour , he stayed at
Shangri-la Hotel in Paris. Previously, he (3) …………………. (stay) at the same hotel at least
three times. On the last day of the trip, he went to see the Eiffel Tower. It is a special monument
(4) ………...…….. (build) in 1889 to celebrate the centennial of the French Revolution. When
he arrived there he (5) ……………….. (welcome) by one of his school friends. Nalin who lives
in Paris. He (6) ………….. (work) for a company there at least for 10 years. He was glad to
see his friend after a long time.

Test - 4
Read the following passage and complete the dialogue using the passive voice. The first one is
done for you.
A robber broke into a jewellery shop last night. He stole some jewellery. An inspector
interviewed the watcher. The police found some fingerprints and they identified the robber.
The police officers are searching the area and have questioned from many people.
Watcher : Our shop was broken in to last night
Watcher’s wife : Oh, no! what did the robber take?
Watcher : some jewelry (1)………was stolen………….
Watcher’s wife : Did the police come and see you?
Watcher : yes, of course. I (2)………………………………by an inspector
Watcher’s wife : Do they know who the robber was?
Watcher: I think so, some finger prints (3)………………………………and the robber
(4)………………………………by the police. The area (5) ……………………………….by
the Police and many people (6)…………………………………….

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 Test - 5
Given below is a conversation between a teacher and a student regarding a book. Complete it
using the correct tense of the passive verb form. The first one is done for you.

Teacher : Finally you're going to publish your book ! Who gave you the idea about this?
Student : The idea (1) .............................................................. (give)by my mother.
Teacher : Oh ! That's good. How did you collect the information for your book?
Student : The information (2) ...................................... (take) from books, magazines and
newspapers
Teacher : Was the money spent by your father?
Student : Yes teacher, the money (3) ............................................... (spend) by my father.
Teacher : That's good, it seems that you have to do only the editing part. Who will do the
editing?
Student : The editing (4) ............................................ (do) by my uncle.
Teacher : The name of your book is very interesting. Who suggested this name?
Student : The name (5) ...............................................(suggest) by my sister. I hope to present
my book at our English Day Competitions. Will the organizers give a prize for the
book, teacher?
Teacher : Why not, You can present it. The best book (6) ............................................ (win) a
cash prize this time. And I'm sure you will be able to win it.
Student : Thank you teacher.

Test – 6
Join each of these pairs of sentences to from a complete sentence (Use the words given).
You can use one word only once. The first one is done for you.

but, where , who, which, while, when

1) It started training hard.

Lal was waiting for a bus.
It started raining hard while Lal was waiting for a bus
2) On Sunday Lasitha went to market.
It sells fresh fruit and vegetabes.
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3) This is my friend Sharika.
She won the best actress award.
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4) I missed the bus yesterday
I came to school on time.
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5) Nimali used to swim in the river.
She was very young then.
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6) Look at that school on the hill.
My father studied there.
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Test – 7
Use the correct form of the verb to complete the dialogue. The first one is done for you.
Dinith : Good morning. I’m Dinith Liyanage.
Sumudu: Good morning. I’m Sumudu. So you run a fund raising campaign for poverty
alleviation. Your name (1) was mentioned (mention) several times at the meeting
yesterday.
Dinith : Oh, really! I’m here to discuss a new project we (2)………………….. (launch) very
soon
Sumudu : I’m curious. Tell me about what you (3)……………….. (do)so far.
Dinith : Well, the unemployed youth in our area (4)…….…… (provide) with opportunities
to be self-employed. I’m happy to say, most of them (5)………..…. (earn) a living
now and are settled in life. Women too (6)……..….. (given) a helping hand last year
to begin a cottage industry of their liking.
Sumudu: Well done! Lets’ discuss this further after a cup of tea.

Test - 8
Rewrite the following the words in brackets in the correct tense. One is done for you

One evening a few weeks ago, while I (1) …was sitting… (sit) alone at home reading a book,
someone (2) ……………………………… (knock) at the door When I (3) ……………….. (open)
it, I found a stranger The man who (4) …………………. (stand) at the door (went ) to sell some
brushes I (6) ……………….. (not have) any money, and also I (7) ………………….. (not have)
any brushes So I (8) ……………………………… (ask ) him politely to go The man who (9)
………………… (look ) rather poor (10) ………………………. (keep) on talking So I (11)
………………………….. (order) him to go away at once.

Test - 9
Rewrite the following the words in brackets in the correct tense. One is done for you

There is a chimpanzee which ….. is called …… (call) “Bubbles”. It ………………….. (own)

by Michael Johnson. It …………………………. (keep) in his home. It ………………….
.(feed) every day by Michael Johnson himself. It …………………………………….. (always
/ dress) in funny clothes. It ………………………………. (said) that “Bubbles” is Michael
Johnson’s only friend.

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Test - 10
Rewrite the following the words in brackets in the correct tense. One is done for you

Hospitals are places where people ……………………………………. (examine) and

……………………………… (bring) back to good health. I’m lucky because I
………………… ……………………(never / take) to hospital when she
…………………………… (hit) by a car last month. Luckily no bones
………………………….. (break) but she ………………………… (examine) carefully and x-
rays ………………………………… (take). She …………………….. (keep) there for a night
and she ………………………………….. (give) permission to leave the next day.
Ambulance services are also important. Patients …………………………… (must / take)
to hospital as quickly as possible. A lot of people ………………………………… (kill) in road
accidents and a lot more ……………………………………. (injure) but if more ambulances
…………………………………. (put) into service, more lives ………………………………..
(can / save).

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 Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College(N.S) - Kinniya

Test: 13 2020 Index No: …………………………….

1. Read the following text and fill in the blanks with suitable words given in the box. There
are two extra words.
a, an, all, at, available, animals, giving, hundred, include, locals, major, over, other,
project, will, wildlife
Animal Park
For the first time in South Asia, a 500-acre animal park is being designed in Hambanthota. The
idea is to let the animals wander freely while the visitors get a good view not only in daytime
but also in the night. Government hopes to invest five (1) ……………………… million rupees
for this (2) ……………………….. , which will be a (3) …………………. tourist attraction for
both (4) ………………………….. and tourists. The park (5)………………… be open for
visitors (6) ……………………….. the experience of exploring (7) ……………………….. in
a tropical jungle (8)…………………………. night. The park will (9) ………………………
African lions and many (10) ………………………… species that are not
(11)……………………. in Yala Park. The (12) …………………… will roam freely while
(13) …………………… visitors will be caged. (14)…………………… electrical wire will be
installed for the safety of the visitors. This will be a good resting point for pilgrims to
Kataragama.

2. Fill in the blanks in the following text using the words given in the box.

air, brain, it, environment, movement, our, the, become, carry, has, loudness, or, result,
when,

NOISE POLLUTION
If there were no sounds in the world, it would be a strange world. Sound is our chief means of
communication. It gives us warnings that often save lives. It provides beauty in the form of music.
Sound is made by (1) ......................... .This movement causes vibrations (2) ......................... waves to
push through (3) ......................... air. These unseen waves reach (4)......................... ears. Sensitive
nerves soon (5) ......................... the messages to the (6) ......................... , and sound is heard.
7) ......................... sounds of different types, (8) ......................... , and frequency fill the (9)
......................... at the same time, the (10)......................... is noise. Noise has (11) ......................... a
danger in our (12) ......................... . In many cities, noise (13) ......................... reached a level where
(14) ......................... can damage people’s health. Too much noise can injure the sensitive nerves in
the ears. So, steps should be taken to limit noise pollution.

3. Fill in the blanks using the words given in the box. The first one is done for you.
result, not, is, cut, catchment, of, addition, flow, by, providing, the, causing, to, becomes,
people.
The forest plays a significant role in the weather and climate of a country. The fertility of its
soil (1)......................... dependent on the rivers, which (2)......................... down from the hill
country (3)......................... the plains, watering the fields, (4)......................... light and power
for industries. (5)................ must protect the rivers by (6)...................... cutting down trees in
the (7)................... areas. Forests protect the moisture (8).................... the soil, the shade and
(9)......................... soil layers. If trees are (10)................... down rivers will run dry
(11)....................... a severe drought. As a (12)......................... of human activities, the
environment (13)......................... polluted. Water is polluted (14).......................... washing,
bathing and with the (15)......................... of all kinds of waste matter. Air too is polluted by
the smoke emitted by vehicles and factories.
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 4. Fill in the blanks using the words given.
Sumudu had a secret. This secret was all about making friends. When she came to live in a
they, smiling, shoes, she, the, simple, you, talked, would, yes, playground, made, did, town

big town and started going to a new school she felt so lonely and unhappy, but her secret
helped her. She began (1) ......................... with her classmates, and (2)....................... smiled
back. Oh, that (3) ......................... her feel good, but (4) ......................... was afraid her secret
(5) ......................... not help when she (6) ......................... to other children in (7)
......................... canteen, or on the (8) ......................... . She would say something (9)
......................... like, “Nice day,” “where (10) ......................... you buy those lovely (11)
......................... ?” They would answer with “ (12) ......................... it is,” or “Thank (13)
......................... , at Fitwell Shoes in (14) ......................... .” She knew that being friendly
towards others made them friendly with her. It was her secret, but now it is not a secret any
more.

5. Fill in the blanks with the words given within the box. There are three extra
also, to, and, numerous, after, of, for, have, first, money, fashion, do, clothes, come, century,
who, not
words.
Throughout history, people have worn clothing of one description or another. Apart from protection
against the weather, (1) __________________ were also often used (2) _________________ show
the wearer’s status (3) ______________________ wealth. Over the years, (4)
______________________ fashions in clothing have (5) ___________________ and gone while
some (6) _______________________ those have been popular (7) __________________
relatively short periods. Meanwhile, others (8) ___________________ lasted longer. Until the (9)
______________________ half of the 20th (10) __________________ the ability to follow (11)
__________________ was limited to those (12) ______________________ had the money to (13)
________________ so. Following fashions (14) _______________________ only demand money
but also require large amounts of leisure time.

6. Find in the blanks with the words given below

hair, wore, a, at, that, long, colourful, chest, coat, everyone, was, many, old, great

Mahadanamutta was a very foolish man who lived long ago, Although he was foolish,
(1)………………………………… thought he was a (2)………………… sage who knew
everything. (3)…………………… people came to this (4) ………………………. man for advice.
He (5) …………………… very proud of his wisdom. They say that his (6)…………………….was
as white as (7)……………..basket of cotton and (8)…………………………. his beard touched
his (9)…………………… he usually wore a (10) …………………………sarong and a black
(11)……………………………..and he tied his (12)……………………… hair in a knot
(13)…………………………the back of his neck. He (14) ………………………….a curved comb
as an armament on his head. His clothes and his appearance made him look like a dignified, learned
man.

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 7. Fill in the blanks in the following text using the words given in the box.

Comfortably, young, rich, become, nurse, write, read, into, enough, where, in,
When, county, house maid

Florence Nightingale was born 1) ………………. a good family. Her father and mother had
two houses, many servants, and 2) ……………….. Money to travel in Europe. Florence got
her name from the city in Italy 3) ……………..she was born 4) ……………….. on May, 12,
1820. She grew up in England. Many people in the 5) ………………..were not so rich 6)
……………….. she was twelve years old, she decided to help Bessie the 7) ………………..
in her house. She taught Bessie how to 8) ………………….. and 9) ……………….. Florence
wanted to become a 10) ……………….….., but her parents and sister did not want her to do
this 11) ……………….. ladies from “good” families did not 12) ……………….. Nurse.
Florence’s parents hoped the she would get married to a 13) ……………….. and live 14)
………………..

8. Fill in the blanks in the following text using word given in the box.

hours, early, others, it, the, marathon, can, what, may, skinny, a, build, make , line

What makes anyone want to run a marathon?

Running a marathon means getting up (1)………………………… in the morning when
(2)………………………… are snoring in bed. (3)………………………… means practicing
for long (4)…………………………. Some attempt to run a (5)………………………… to
prove that it (6)………………………… be done, no matter (7)………………………… others
say about their (8)………………………… legs. For others, it (9)………………………… be
the culmination of (10)………………………… period of training. Trying to
(11)………………………… up enough strength to (12)………………………… it to the
finish (13)………………………… is not easy. Whatever (14)…………………………
reasons are it is a battle of an individual against himself, it is battle between the tired body and
strong mind.

9. Fill in the blanks in the following text using the word given in the box.

Astonished, world, replied, your, honesty, ordered, is, the, but, water, that, me, stepped,
dishonesty

One evening, when Sudara went to fetch water he saw the wisest old man in his village,
meditating near the river. Sudara sat close by and watched him. When he saw Sudara he asked,
“Son, what do you want?”

There is so much (1)……………….. and evil in this (2)……………. Where shall I find
(3)…………… path to truth? asked Sudara. The man (4)…………...… into the river and (5)
……………..,“Bring some water for (6) ……..…….. to bathe.” Sudara was (7)……..…….. .
“You’re immersed in water (8)…………… you still want more (9) ……………….. to bathe.
How strange (10) …………. that! The wise man (11) ……….…., “You are right. (12)
………... given the answer to (13)………………. question. Truth and (14) ……………... are
inside the hearth of a man. Look within yourself and will find them.
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 Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College(N.S) - Kinniya

Test: 14 2020 Index No: …………………………….

1. This bar chart shows the results of a survey conducted among 100 grade ten students
about their favourite English language related activities. Study the chart and complete
the description using the given words.

Activities that students do to improve their English Language Skills

30

Reading story books

25

Listening to songs and radio

20

programmes
Watching movies
15

Singing songs
No of Children
5 10

Speaking with family and /or friends

Writing diary entries

0

many, most, least, some, a few, activity, equal, number of students

This bar chart depicts favourite English language related activities of a selected group of
students. The horizontal and the vertical axes represent the …………..and the ………….
respectively.
Out of the given sample of 100 students, …………… of the students read English story books
while..…………. students listen to English radio stations. The number of students watching
English movies and those singing English songs are ………... Only ……. ……. students speak
to their parents and friends in English while writing in English for daily purposes is done by
the ………… number of students.

2. The following bar graph shows the percentages of children who consume
wheat- based food in an urban area. Study the graph and write a description
of it.

Include the following information.

1. What does the graph represents?
2. What information is given in the
horizontal axis?
3. What information is given in the vertical
axis?
4.What is the most eaten wheat-based food?
5.What is the least eaten wheat-based food? use
the following words;

Less least many more most equal

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Using the paragraph you have written as a model, describe the bar chart given.
___________________________________________________________________________
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3. The pie chart given below shows the favourite food items of grade ten students of
Gemunu Maha Vidyalaya. Write a paragraph describing it.

use the following words;

Less least many more most equal

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 4. The following chart shows the popular forms of entertainments among a set of
16 year old students. Study the chart and write a description about it. Try to
interpret the chart. Guess reasons for the popularity of these forms of
entertainment. You may use the following phrases and words.
The following graph represents ….., horizontally, vertically, majority, minority,
the most/least popular, the highest/lowest number

5. China Internet Watch reveals the time spent on Internet by the users in 2013 in
a pie chart as follows. Study it and write a description.

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 6. 50 girls and 50 boys in three parallel classes (Grade 7) were asked about the extra-
curricular activities they are engaged in, and the results were represented in this
bar chart. Write a description on it.

_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________
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7. The following bar chart shows the preference of the students on an
educational tour. Read it and write a description.
15 Y 14

10
10
6 6
5 4
2

0 X
1 2 3 4 5 6

x axis
1. Hill country
1. Yala National park The following words will help
2. Colombo less, least, many, more equal, nearly,
3. Museum higher
4. Factories
5. Historical interesting places
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 8. The following pie chart shows what the students of your school like to read. The
information is given in percentages. Study the chart and write a description about it.
The following words will help you. Use about 100 words.
majority, minority, lowest percentage, highest percentage, equal amount

25% Novels
30%
Short Strories
Poetry
Cartoons
Magazines
10% 20%
Newspapers
5%
10%

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.......................................................................................................................................................
9. The pie chart given below shows the favourite food items of grade eleven
students of Gemunu Maha vidyalaya Write a paragraph describing it. Favourite
food items of Grade 10 students. Idli
8% Dosai
Roti
20%
12%
String
Hoppers
15%
Rice
Hoppers 30%
15%

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10. The following chart shows how Grade 11 students like their games. Study the chart and
write a description about it. Use about 100 words.
(Few, less. more, equal, least, most, many)
Games No: of children
Volleyball 30
Netball 20
Cricket 36
Basketball 10
Chess 10
Golf 5
Carom 15
Football 33
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 Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College(N.S) - Kinniya

Test: 15 2020 Index No: …………………………….

1. Read the following text and answer the questions that follow.
Martial art is a form of combat: a traditional form of art found among different nations
in different styles. This is practised for self-defence, mental and spiritual development
and sometimes for law enforcement. There are two types of martial arts: armed and
unarmed. In armed martial arts weapons like swords, shields and daggers are used.
However, kicking and punching are commonly used techniques in both armed and
unarmed combat.
Styles and techniques used in martial arts differ depending on the application and
intention. For example, today many young women learn martial arts for self-defence
while some turn to it for mental and spiritual development as well as for physical fitness.
Judo, boxing, karate, kickboxing, taekwondo and wrestling are some forms of different
types of martial arts.
Angampora or Angam is known as the indigenous fighting art in Sri Lanka. It is
believed to have a history which dates back to more than 33000 years. This art is said
to have originated from a Yakka warrior. Ancient kings had used this form of fighting
art to protect the nation. Angam can be divided into three sections: Angampora,
Illangampora and Mayangam. It has been the traditional practice of the Guru to impart
Angam knowledge and its secrets only to his most faithful and trustworthy students.
Hence, the value and popularity of this form of martial arts has increased over the
generations.
A student who takes the Angam oath will enter the training area without headwear or
footwear. It is considered as a sacred space made of fine clay and ground coconut fibers.
However, the students are trained in different locations such as grasslands, beaches and
even swamplands. It is a must for a student to engage in breathing meditation to make
his or her combat skills perfect.
A) State whether the following are true or false.
1. Martial art is practised only as a form of self-defense. ( )
2. Lots of techniques are used in martial arts. ( )
3. Angampora originated in India. ( )
4. Angampora is the Sri Lankan form of martial arts. ( )
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5. Angampora combating style is taught to anybody. ( )
B) Answer the following.
1.What is martial art?
…………………………………………………………………….
2.Why is it practised?
…………………………………………………….……………….
3. What are the types of martial arts found in the world?
………………………………..…………………………………….…………………
…..
C) Find and write the information asked about Angampora.
1. Practised in:
……………………………………………………………………………
2. Originated in (period):
…………………………………………………………………
3. Originated from:
……………………………………………………………………….
4. Major sections:
………………………………………………………………………...
5. Number of weapons used:
……………………………………………………………..
6. Rituals:
…………………………………………………………………………………
D) Find similar words from the text for the following.
1. Someone engaged in or experienced in warfare:
.……………………………………...
2. Keeping (something) safely and protecting (it) from harm
……………………………
E) What is referred by the following?
1. This (in paragraph 1)
………………………………………………………………….
2. It (in paragraph 2)
……………………………………………………………………..

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2. Read the following text and answer the question given below.

1) Once there was a man who had four sons. They were always fighting with each other.
The father was worried and wanted to teach them a good lesson. When he was very ill
and lay dying in his bed, he asked his sons to come to him. When they came, the old
father gave them a bundle of sticks and said, “Can you break these sticks?”

5) Each one of them took the bundle. The first son tried to break it, but failed. He
tried very hard and finally gave up. When it was the turn of the second son to try his
luck. He thought it would be an easy task and picked up the bundle easily. He tried his
best to break it, but nothing happened. Then, the third son tried to break it, but he
couldn’t do anything either.

10) Meanwhile, the youngest son jeered at his brothers and thought they were very
incompetent. He thought he was very clever and took one stick at a time and easily
broke all of them.

13) The old father then smiled at his sons and said, “Children, do you understand what
happened? It is always easy to break the sticks one by one, but when they are bundled
together, none of you could break them. In the same way, the four of you should always
be together. No one will be able to hurt you then.” The four brothers realized what their
father was trying to teach them and forgot all their enmity and learnt that unity is
strength.

19) From that day onwards, they never fought with each other and lived together in
peace and harmony.

1. Say whether the following statements are “true or false” by writing “T” or “F”
against each one of them.
a) The man had five sons. ( )
b) The children were always fighting with each other. ( )

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c) The third son broke the bundle. ( )
d) Finally, they lived happily ( )

2. List out the characters introduced in the tale.

a)_______________________________ b)_______________________________

3. Who succeeded in the mission of breaking the sticks?

a)________________________________________________________________
4. What do following words in the text refer to?
a) “he” in line 2 : ______________ b) “ you” in line 4: _______________
c) “it” in line 8: _______________ d) “they” in line 14: ______________

5. Find the similar words for the following from the text.
a) sad: _____________________ b) amity: _____________________
c) hate: _____________________ d) unskilled: ____________________
6. What is the proverb associated with this story?
_____________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

3. Read the following text and answer the questions given below it.
Once upon a time, a boy who was called Binara lived in a small town which was a long
distance from the sea. Binara read a lot of books about ships and their voyages to distant
countries, and he always imagined himself in each of them.

When he was twenty, he decided that he wanted to become an officer in the Sri Lanka
Navy, so he went to a place which trained young men for these jobs. There Binara
enjoyed the lessons very much, especially the ones on a ship. He was also glad to do a
lot of sports and exercises, and by far was the best as he had excelled at sports in his
school. One day one of the teachers informed the new students that it was time for them
to begin having swimming and diving lessons.

Binara arrived at the pool the next morning with the other students. He was looking
forward to learning to swim.
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The teacher arrived a minute later, and commanded those who could not swim to go
into one group, those who could swim but not dive properly to go into a second group,
and those who could both swim and dive well to go into a third one. Binara went into
the second group. The teacher then told the students in the second group to go down the
steps into the swimming pool one by one and swim to the other end. The first two
obeyed, and neither of them had any trouble in swimming to the other end. Binara was
the third in the line. He climbed down the steps, but as soon as he began to swim, he
sank under the water.
When he did not come up again, the alarmed teacher jumped in and dragged him out
while the other students cheered. Then the teacher said to Binara “Why ever didn’t you
join the group that can’t swim?”

“Because I’d never even bathed in a pool before.” He answered, “I didn’t know whether
I could swim or not.”

(1) Say whether the following statements are true or false by writing ‘T ‘or ‘F’
against each of them.

(i) Binara lived in a village closer to the sea. ( )

(ii) He had travelled to many distant countries by sea. ( )
(iii) He trained young men in the Navy. ( )
(iv) He was twenty years old when he joined the Navy. ( )
(2) What was the group Binara joined at the swimming pool?
_______________________________________________________________
(4) Write the phrase which says Binara was a good athlete in his school.
_______________________________________________________________
(5) Find words from the passage which have the same meaning for the following.

(i) pulled along forcefully ..........................................................................................

(ii) shouted for joy .....................................................................................................

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4. Read the following article and answer the questions given below .
The wheel has been an essential part of human life from the very early years of human
civilisation. The wheel can be best described as a circular object that rotates on an axial
bearing. The earliest wheels were known to be wooden disks with a hole in the middle
for the axle. The word wheel first came from an Old English word. In Sanskrit, the
wheel is called chakra to mean round or circle. It is believed that the wheel first
originated around 3500 BC in Mesopotamia (part of modern –day Iraq) where it was
used for chariots. Some argue that it was invented by the Mesopotamians, the Northern
Caucasus and Central Europeans. Therefore, the issue of where the wheel originated in
still remains a mystery. The next step in the evolution of the wheel was made by the
Egyptians 1500 years later in 2000 BC when they used spokes in their wheels and
proudly used them in their chariots while the Greeks have the honour of introducing the
cross bar or the H-type wheel.
The other significant developments in the evolution of the wheel includes the
introduction of wire tension spoke in 1802 when G. F. Bauer obtained a patent for it
and the introduction of a new type of tire in 1845 by R.W. Thompson which was
improved later by John Dunlop in 1888. The wheel was one of the central technologies
which boosted the industrial revolution. The invention of the wheel has contributed
immensely to the development of technology and the most significant being the water
wheel, the cog wheel and the spinning wheel. Some of the latest developments of the
wheel include the propeller, the jet engine and flywheel and the turbine. The wheel
which originated so long ago has passed through many stages of development and
change and is now presented in very attractive forms. Today, one cannot even imagine
any mechanism without a wheel, can you?
1. Write true (T) or false (F).
I. Technology would not have developed if we had not invented the wheel. ( )
II. The earliest wheels were made of rubber. ( )
III. The word ‘wheel’ came from Sanskrit. ( )
2. Who invented wheels with spokes?
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3. Who possesses the patent for the wire tension spoke?
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4. Find single words from the text for the following phrases.
I. belonging to a period of history -_________________________________________
II. involving a great or complete change -____________________________________
III. most important -_____________________________________________________
5. Find antonyms / opposite words from the text for the following words.
1. unattractive -________________________________________________________
2. modern -____________________________________________________________
3. dishonor -___________________________________________________________
6. What does ‘they’ in paragraph 2 refer to? ___________________________________
7. Give a suitable title to the text.
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8. Write the main idea of the text in two sentences.
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5. Read the following dialogue and answer the question given below.
Applicant : Good morning sir, may I come in?
Principal : Good morning! Come in. Please be seated.
Applicant : Thank you, sir.
Teacher-in-charge: You are Vishwa, aren’t you?
Applicant : Yes madam.
Principal : Ok, tell us something about yourself.
Applicant : Sir, I’m CharakaVishwa from Ranminigama. I’m in grade 10. I’ve been
studying at this school since I was in Grade 1. I’m good at electronics. I’m
the President of the school Electronics Club.
Teacher- in- charge: That’s good. Why do you think you should become a prefect?
Applicant : Well, I can work hard and I have a strong determination to do well at
whatever I do. I have proven it in my sports achievements as the captain
of our under 17 volleyball team. I’m friendly and I can work with others.
So, I think I can be a good prefect.
Principal :Great! So what are your future plans?
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 information technology subject stream for A/Ls. If I don’t get through my
A/L in the first attempt I will resit the exam and try to enter the university
to study information technology.
Teacher- in- charge: Does it mean that your ambition is to become an IT professional?
Applicant : Yes madam.
Principal : What have you planned to do if you get selected as a prefect?
Applicant : I will perform my duties honestly and will try my level best to be a good
role model to my fellow friends.
Principal : Ok Vishwa, very good. If you are selected, your name will be displayed on
the notice board tomorrow. All the best!
Applicant : Thank you very much sir.

1 Write true (T) or false (F).

a) The applicant studies in grade 10. ( )
b) He is the Vice President of the school Electronics Club. ( )
c) He is good at sports. ( )
d) He was interviewed only by the principal. ( )
e) The applicant's ambition is to become an IT professional. ( )
2 Answer the following questions.
a) What is the name of the applicant? ________________________________________
b) Why does he think that he is qualified to be a prefect?
c) Do you think the applicant deserves the position? Give reasons for your answer.
3 Find words which mean the opposite of the following:
a) weak : _____________________________________________________________
b) individually: ________________________________________________________
c) past: _______________________________________________________________
d) dishonestly: _________________________________________________________
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6. Read the following text and answer the questions that follow.
1) Courtesy means polite behaviour towards others. Such behaviour includes
good manners and a respectful attitude towards others. A courteous person
is decent in speech and behaviour and is considerate of others. In return,
such people are admired and respected by society.

2) Being courteous does not require hard work or effort. We have only
to be aware and respectful of other people’s feelings. Using, expressions
like excuse me, thank you, I’m sorry, please and you are welcome, is one
way to show our courtesy. What is meant by courtesy can be summed up in
the saying “Treat others as you want to be treated.”

3) Courteous people contribute greatly to build a good society. Their

polite and respectful behaviour often has a positive impact on others. Good
manners tend to pass from person to person and influence the whole society.

1. Match the following sub headings with each paragraph.

a) How to be courteous ( )
b) How courtesy influences society ( )
c) What is courtesy ( )

Write answers to the following questions.

1. What is courtesy?
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2. What are the qualities of a courteous person?
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3. Write the words that we can use to show courtesy.
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4. Write the saying given in the text that describes courteous behaviour.
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5. How do courteous people contribute to build a good society?
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Write “True” or “False”

1. A courteous person is decent in speech and behaviour ( )

2. Respectful behaviour often has a positive impact on others ( )

7. Read the following text and answer the question given below.
Vandalism is an offense that is caused when a person deliberately destroys, alters or
defaces someone else's property without permission. It is mostly aimed at public
property such as public transport services, bus stops, parks, road signs and other public
places. It can also occur at the individual level too such as scratching someone’s car or
distorting the information in a person’s website.
Among many reasons, personal attitudes and basic social problems are at the root of
vandalism. It may occur because of a lack of meaningful activities, disciplinary
problems, and negative feelings such as revenge, boredom, anger, and frustration. It can
be the result of peer group pressure, playfulness, curiosity and pleasure too. Although
most vandals do not have a clear motive for their acts, and may consider it as a simple
act of fun or art. However, it is a punishable crime with imprisonment, monetary fines,
or both as laws exist in a country to prevent vandalism.
Certain effects of vandalism are considered insignificant while others are considered
extremely severe. However, it is a problem that affects everyone in some way or other.
It can affect one’s family, friends, and the community. When facilities, such as public
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places unpleasant and demoralizing. As a result of vandalism, fire and emergency
services are affected by increased workloads. Citizens of a country pay their taxes in
order to build a better community for the future generation. But when public property
is vandalized, they are the ones who have to pay for the damage.
There are different approaches that can be taken to prevent vandalism. It can be done
by educating individuals, especially the young people about its consequences and
nature. Another way to prevent vandalism is to use property designs such as ceramic
tiles on walls which are easy to clean. In addition, rough textured surfaces where
scrawling with graffiti is impossible, reduce vandalistic behaviour in public places. An
essential approach to reducing vandalism is to monitor the condition of a property
regularly. Studies reveal that vandalism carried out by individuals of all ages increases
when people think they are left out from the society or community.
Thus, involvement in community activities can encourage a sense of belonging and
pride which will help them to respect and think positively about their community.
Everyone should understand the duties and responsibilities of a citizen and decide what
is right and what is wrong. Therefore, in preventing vandalism, self-discipline plays a
bigger role than laws.
i) Indicate whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE.
a. Vandalism can occur both at personal and public levels. ( )
b. Vandals always have a clear reason for their vandalistic behaviour. ( )
c. Vandalism has negative effects on the whole community. ( )
ii) Write answers to the following questions.
a. What is vandalism?
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b. Give two reasons for vandalism.
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c. How is vandalism punished?
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d. Write down two effects of vandalism on people living in a community.
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_____________________________________________________________________
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f. Copy the sentence which says that vandalism can be prevented by making the young
people aware of it.
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g. What do the following pronouns underlined in the passage refer to?
i. It (paragraph 1)-________________ ii. They (paragraph 3)-
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8. Read the following text and answer the questions that follow.
Water rafting is an adventurous outdoor team activity. It is done in white water or
different degrees of rough water using an inflatable raft. This sport is challenging and
considered to be dangerous, if the necessary safety precautions are not followed. This
has now become a popular sport. However, it is necessary to minimize the impact of
this sport on nature. There should be a “leave no trace” policy when engaging in rafting.
The sportsmen should learn to dispose of waste properly, leave what they find in the
wilderness, respect wild life, keep fires small etc.
There is another popular action sport called skydiving. This is also known as
parachuting. Skydiving is done by jumping out of an aircraft and falling for as long as
one safely can before opening the parachute. Once the sportsmen jump out of the aircraft
they fall freely with the aid of gravity. The real challenge is to slow down the fall and
reach the earth with the help of the parachute. This sport is practised even during the
18th century and it is said that in 1797, Andre Jacques Garnerin jumped from a hot air
balloon with a parachute. It was the first incident of truly modern skydiving. In the
military it is used as a backup safety mechanism for airmen. Many modern militaries
use skydiving for troop deployment. Wildfire fighters also parachute to reach remote
sites, so that they can be on the ground quickly. At present, it is a well-known
recreational sport. Surfing is done with the help of a surfboard. This is an act of riding
on a wave, especially a sea wave. This can be challenging when the waves become
rough. There are three major styles of surfing. This is done in natural waves as well as
in artificial waves. This sport has developed into a number of other types, including
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Skateboarding is popular among teenagers. This is an action sport which enables riding
and performing tricks on the skateboard. Pole vaulting is a challenging sport. In this
track and field event, the sportsman uses a long, flexible pole as an aid to jump over a
bar. Pole jumping competitions were known to the ancient Greeks, Cretans and Celts.
The sportsman should have a speed of a sprinter, the flexibility of a gymnast, and the
vertical jump of a jumper. This needs courage to jump up in the free air with a pole.
The sportsmen need not only to jump a considerable height but also to land correctly.
This has been a full medal event at the Olympic Games since 1896 for men and since
2000 for women.
A) State whether the following statements are TRUE or FALSE.
1. Water rafting is an outdoor sport. ( )
2. Skydivers do not need parachutes to land. ( )
3. Surfing is not a challenging sport. ( )
4. Surfing is done only in natural waves. ( )
5. Pole vaulting is done by both men and women. ( )
B) Answer the following questions.
1. How can water rafting be dangerous?
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2. What are the environment friendly practices followed in water rafting?
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3. What is skydiving?
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4. For which purposes is skydiving used?
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5. What are the types of surfing mentioned in the text?
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6. What are the abilities a pole vaulting sportsman should have to become successful?
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C) What do the following words refer to?
1. this (in paragraph 1) _______ 2. it (in paragraph 2) _________3. this (in paragraph
4) D) Find similar words to the following from the text.
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 9. Read the extract taken from it and do the activities that follow.
Daniel Defoe was born in 1660 in London, England. He became a merchant and
participated in several businesses. He was also a prolific political pamphleteer. Late in
life he turned his pen to fiction and wrote Robinson Crusoe, one of the most widely read
and influential novels of all time. Defoe died in 1731.
My thoughts were now wholly employed about securing myself against either savages,
if any should appear, or wild beasts, if any were in the island; and I had many thoughts
of the method how to do this, and what kind of dwelling to make - whether I should
make me a cave in the earth, or a tent upon the earth; and, in short, I resolved upon both;
the manner and description of which, it may not be improper to give an account of. I
soon found the place I was in was not fit for my settlement, because it was upon a low,
moorish ground, near the sea, and I believed it would not be holesome, and more
particularly because there was no fresh water near it; so I resolved to find a more healthy
and more convenient spot of ground. I consulted several things in my situation, which
I found would be proper for me: first, health and fresh water, I just now mentioned;
secondly, shelter from the heat of the sun; thirdly, security from ravenous creatures,
whether man or beast; fourthly, a view to the sea, that if God sent any ship in sight, I
might not lose any advantage for my deliverance, of which I was not willing to banish
all my expectation yet. In search of a place proper for this, I found a little plain on the
side of a rising hill, whose front towards this little plain was steep as a house-side, so
that nothing could come down upon me from the top. On the one side of the rock there
was a hollow place, worn a little way in, like the entrance or door of a cave but there
was not really any cave or way into the rock at all.

1) Indicate whether the following sentences are TRUE or FALSE.

1. Robinson Crusoe was concerned about his security in the remote island. ( )
2. He was not sure whether there were wild animals in the island. ( )
3. He found the place he was already in, suitable for his settlement. ( )
4. He had fresh water where he already lived. ( )
5. He wanted a view to the sea in the new place he was going to settle in. ( )
2) Answer the following questions.
1. Against what did Robinson Crusoe want to secure himself?
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2. What kind of a place did he plan to make for him to live?
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3. Why was the place he was in, not good for him to live?
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4. Name two things he considered before selecting a good place to live?
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5. Briefly describe the place he found as a proper place for him to live.
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6. What do the following underlined words in the passage refer to?
a. this:
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b. it
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10. Read the extract taken from it and do the activities that follow.
What can you say about the pictures shown above? They are strange circles and patterns
seen on farming areas/sites. These patterns are called “Crop Circles”. The circles are
mostly found in the United Kingdom, but have spread to dozens of countries around the
world during the past decades.
It is said that crop circles appear every week somewhere around the world. These circles
are considered mysterious since the strange circles and patterns appear mysteriously
overnight in farmers' fields, provoking puzzlement. These patterns almost always
involve circles, rarely triangles, rectangles, or squares, though some designs contain
straight or curved lines. Nobody knows how they are made, who brought them to the
farming fields. Some believe that this can be a creation of hoaxers. But, mysteriously
this nocturnal act is reported to be insensitive to cameras. Besides, hoaxers who devote
their time and effort required to design and create the crop circles are unlikely to
carelessly leave obvious signs of their activities. Some believe that these patterns are
made by aliens.
In 1966 a farmer said he saw a flying saucer rise up from a swampy area and fly away.
Later he had seen a roughly circular area of debris and apparently flattened reeds and
grass. He assumed that it had been made by the alien spacecraft. However, this was
refused by the investigators who stated that this could have been caused by a natural
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phenomenon. Those who claim that aliens physically make the patterns themselves
from spaceships also suggest that they do it using invisible energy beams from space,
saving them the trip down here. Still others believe that it is purely a human act.
However, the cause behind crop circles remains a mystery until today.
(Adapted from Radford, B. Live Science ,January 23, 2013 05:34 pm ET)

1) State whether the following are TRUE or FALSE.

a) Crop circles are found everywhere in the world. ( )
b) They are made by farmers. ( )
c) Crop circles are created at night. ( )

2) Answer the following questions.

a) What are ‘crop circles’?
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b) Where can you find them?
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c) Who creates crop circles?
_____________________________________________________________________
d) Is there a connection between crop circles and aliens? Give reasons for your
answer.
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3) Find synonyms for the following from the text.
a) Active during night:___________________________________________________
b) Arousing:___________________________________________________________
c) Practical joker:_______________________________________________________
d) Muddy: ____________________________________________________________

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 Special Project to enhance English Result in GCE O/L

Muslim Ladies College(N.S) - Kinniya

Test: 16 2020 Index No: …………………………….

Test 1
Write on one of the following. Use about 200 words.
(a) Write an article to your school magazine on “Spending Leisure Time Usefully’
Include the following:
- a short introduction to what leisure activities are.
- some useful leisure activities.
- advantages of engaging in them.
OR
(b) Write the speech you would make at your school assembly on ‘Time is Precious’.
Include the following:
- importance of managing time.
- what results from wasting time.
- how should one allocate time for studies, play etc.
OR
(c) Complete the following story.
It was a holiday. I was alone at home. I invited some friends to spend the day with me ..........
OR
(d) Complete the following dialogue.
Vindya : What are you going to do for your A/L's?
Dilini : My parents want me to study Maths or Commerce. But I don’t know, I’d love to
study Music.
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Test 2
Write on one of the following. Use about 200 words.
(01) Write a speech on “Home Accidents”
You may include : - common home accidents
- places at home where accidents can happen
- how to prevent home accidents
- some instructions to avoid them
(02) Write an article to a newspaper about “The purpose of a school”.
Use the following guidelines
- a centre for gaining knowledge
- a place to develop a balanced individual
- a place for gaining a wealth of experience
- a place for healthy competition
(03) Complete the following story.
These are my last few days in grade 11 class. This has been a long year for me. When I think back
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(04) After watching a science programme on TV, you and your friend discuss what will happen to our
country in the future. Write a dialogue that takes place between you and your friend on, “Sri Lanka
in the year 2020”
Include the following : - modes of transport
- education in schools
- methods of communication
- job opportunities
- ways of entertainment
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Test 3
Write on one of the following. Use about 200 words.
(01) The habit of reading has lost its place among, school children. Write an essay on the following
topic.
“The reading habit should be developed among school children”
Include : - reasons for lack of interest in reading
- how to develop the reading habit

(02) Write an article to the newspaper on “Make your Environment Smoke Free”
Explain : - harm smoke does to people
- steps that can be taken to protect people
(03) Write a speech to be made at the “English day” of your school on “The advantage of learning a
foreign language”
Include : - advantages of learning a foreign language
- how it helps in higher studies
- other benefits you could gain
(04) Complete the following dialogue.
Hareen – I hope to do Commerce for my A/L s. What is your idea?
Kanchana – Well I’m not sure. I think it’s better to wait for the results. Why do you like
commerce?

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Test 4
Write on one of following. Use about 00 words.
(a) An article to the Junior Observer on the following topic.
“Public property belongs to all of us”
You may include the following.
- What public property means Some example - ( schools, buses, trains etc)
- Use of public property
- How to protect them ( awareness programmes for school children)

(b) An essay on “Sports as an important part of a student‘s life”

You may include the following.
- The place for sports in the school calendar ( sports meets, matches, tournaments)
- Facilities provided ( playground, courts for netball, basketball etc)
- Importance ( promotes – team spirit , good health, friendship, unity, leadership,
accepting victory or defeat )

(c) Write the speech you would make at the school assembly on ‘The Effects of Using Polythene’
You may include the following.
- Why people use polythene
- How the use of polythene affects the environment
- Steps that you could take to prevent the harmful effects of using polythene

(d) Complete the dialogue between Rizvi and Anupama. They have just met after the
G.C.E.(O/L) exam.
Rizvi : Now the exam is over. What’s next? Have you planned anything to do?
Anupama : Yes, I have a lot of plans.
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Test 5
Write an essay on ONE of the following. Use about 200 words.
1. The value of reading for a successful future. You can include the following if you
like.
a. Academic benefits of reading
b. How it can help you to relax your mind
c. Where you can find good books to read.

2. Write an article to your school magazine about an education TV talent show

programme you enjoyed watching. Use the ideas given below.
a. When and where you watched the programme
b. Who did you watch it film with
c. The story in brief
d. What did you enjoy watching? Was it the music, the participant , the judgment
etc.…
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Test 6
Write on one of the following. Use about 200 words.
(a) An article to a school magazine on the topic "Eating healthy food leads to a healthy life ".

Include:
• what healthy food means
• what unhealthy food means
• why one should cat healthy food
• how it leads to a healthy life
(b) An essay on 'Why a society should respect its elders'

Include:
Senior citizens-have experience in life, deserve respect, dignity and appreciation,
have served the country, teach us good manners / traditions
(c) You have been asked to deliver a speech on
"The importance of learning English in the modern World" at the English Activity Day in your
school. Write your speech.
Include:
• English a global language / useful for higher studies / advantage for better job
opportunities / enables working abroad)
(d)Write a folk story you have read or heard.
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Test 7
Write on one of the following. Use about 200 words.
(a) A speech you would make at the meeting of the school Nature Club on “Reduce, reuse, recycle are
three great ways to minimize waste.”

You may include the following.

 How reduce, reuse and recycle can be done
 How they minimize the waste.
 Good effects of them to the environment.
 How can you promote it all over the country
(b) An article to your Zonal Magazine on the following topic. “Plan your day and study according to a
timetable.”

You may include the following.

 Benefits of planning the day
 Benefits of studying according to a timetable.
 Advantages of studying during daytime /night
 Best time of the day to study with reasons.
(c) An essay on “My ideal future”

You may include the following.

 Your goal and vision.
 Why you like it.
 The confidence you have
 The steps taken to achieve them
(d) Complete the following story.

“When I was having my lunch at home, I heard a tap on the door. I was surprised to see…….”
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Test 8
Write on one of the following. Use about 200 words.

(a) A speech you would make at the meeting of the school Nature Club on “Reduce, reuse,
recycle are three great ways to minimize waste.”

You may include the following.

 How reduce, reuse and recycle can be done
 How they minimize the waste.
 Good effects of them to the environment.
 How can you promote it all over the country

(b) An article to your Zonal Magazine on the following topic. “Plan your day and study
according to a timetable.”

You may include the following.

 Benefits of planning the day
 Benefits of studying according to a timetable.
 Advantages of studying during daytime /night
 Best time of the day to study with reasons.

(c) An essay on “Sri Lanka is an attraction place of tourists”

You may include the following.

 Location.
 Why tourists like it.
 The important places to witness
 The steps taken to improve the tourism
 The advantages and disadvantages of tourism to the country.

(d) Complete the following story.

“When I was having my lunch at home, I heard a tap on the door. I was surprised to see…….”
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Test 9
Write one of the following. Use about 200 words.

1. Write on the use and misuse of “internet”

2. Yesterday you happened to listen to a speech by a doctor on the bed effects of smoking.
Write a letter to a friend of yours who is addicted to smoking to give up it.
[In your letter, include all the possible ill effects of smoking]

3. Write a review of a book you have lately read for publication in your school magazine.

4. Continue this conversation.

Hema : - I have an idea for following any three month course when the exam is over.
Rai :- But, I want to go abroad on a tour So that I can …………
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Test 10:
Write on one of the following use about 250 words
a) A speech you are going to make at your school assembly on “ World Children’s Day”
Including the following : The important of having a world children’s day
The right and responsibilities of children
The advantage you get on this day
The role of adults in protecting children’s rights
b) Write and article to a newspaper on “Two years after Tsunami”
Including the following : How the general public helped the Tsunami victims
The problems they race now
The assistance they need
c) Write an essay on “Travelling to school using a public Transport”
Including the following : Different modes of transport
Problems, students face
The good and bad
How the transport systems can be developed
d) Complete the following story:

My father is at home after 10 years abroad. Next I’m going to celebrate my sixteenth
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