Diagnostic evaluation for 3rd year students

Read the text and answer the questions.

Ismail is now 17. In December 26^th, 2004; 11 students including himself and a teacher were at school when a big wave took them by surprise. Ismail was one of the lucky students who survived the wave. However, his teacher along with his brother and seven more did not make it. For almost a year, Ismail along with his schoolmates were in distress. Children were afraid and in panic. They would not go near the sea or the beach where their old school once was. They were just afraid of everything.

The school headmistress along with other groups tried to find ways to help them overcome fears and sadness. They encouraged them to see what were left, instead of mourning what was lost. To rebuild children’s self-esteem and confidence, they were introduced to voluntary work. Children started to change. They decided to rebuild the garden in their old school and started to discuss what they wanted to do. They started with a theatre which aimed to educate people about the causes and effects of tsunami and what to do when it hit. It was Ismail’s opportunity to release what was inside his mind and to feel more confident.

Ismail and his friends also thought about children creating the idea of “The Alert Rabbit”. A story about a disaster, how it happens, how to pack a life-saving bag, and evacuation routes. The story helped children gain confidence and self-esteem. Now in his last year of high school, being asked about how much better he felt, Ismail confidently replied: “About 60 per cent of the bad feelings in my mind have disappeared.”

Adapted from: (www.savethechildren.net)

The text is about:

• a) a child story

• b) a terrible tsunami

• c) disasters and solidarity

Ismail is now 17. In December 26^th, 2004; 11 students including himself and a teacher were at school when a big wave took them by surprise. Ismail was one of the lucky students who survived the wave. However, his teacher along with his brother and seven more did not make it. For almost a year, Ismail along with his schoolmates were in distress. Children were afraid and in panic. They would not go near the sea or the beach where their old school once was. They were just afraid of everything.

The school headmistress along with other groups tried to find ways to help them overcome fears and sadness. They encouraged them to see what were left, instead of mourning what was lost. To rebuild children’s self-esteem and confidence, they were introduced to voluntary work. Children started to change. They decided to rebuild the garden in their old school and started to discuss what they wanted to do. They started with a theatre which aimed to educate people about the causes and effects of tsunami and what to do when it hit. It was Ismail’s opportunity to release what was inside his mind and to feel more confident.

Ismail and his friends also thought about children creating the idea of “The Alert Rabbit”. A story about a disaster, how it happens, how to pack a life-saving bag, and evacuation routes. The story helped children gain confidence and self-esteem. Now in his last year of high school, being asked about how much better he felt, Ismail confidently replied: “About 60 per cent of the bad feelings in my mind have disappeared.”

Adapted from: (www.savethechildren.net)

The text is

• a) a newspaper article

• b) a web article

• c) a magazine article

Ismail is now 17. In December 26^th, 2004; 11 students including himself and a teacher were at school when a big wave took them by surprise. Ismail was one of the lucky students who survived the wave. However, his teacher along with his brother and seven more did not make it. For almost a year, Ismail along with his schoolmates were in distress. Children were afraid and in panic. They would not go near the sea or the beach where their old school once was. They were just afraid of everything.

The school headmistress along with other groups tried to find ways to help them overcome fears and sadness. They encouraged them to see what were left, instead of mourning what was lost. To rebuild children’s self-esteem and confidence, they were introduced to voluntary work. Children started to change. They decided to rebuild the garden in their old school and started to discuss what they wanted to do. They started with a theatre which aimed to educate people about the causes and effects of tsunami and what to do when it hit. It was Ismail’s opportunity to release what was inside his mind and to feel more confident.

Ismail and his friends also thought about children creating the idea of “The Alert Rabbit”. A story about a disaster, how it happens, how to pack a life-saving bag, and evacuation routes. The story helped children gain confidence and self-esteem. Now in his last year of high school, being asked about how much better he felt, Ismail confidently replied: “About 60 per cent of the bad feelings in my mind have disappeared.”

Answer the following questions according to the text.

Ismail had witnessed a tsunami before 2004.

• True

• False

Ismail is now 17. In December 26^th, 2004; 11 students including himself and a teacher were at school when a big wave took them by surprise. Ismail was one of the lucky students who survived the wave. However, his teacher along with his brother and seven more did not make it. For almost a year, Ismail along with his schoolmates were in distress. Children were afraid and in panic. They would not go near the sea or the beach where their old school once was. They were just afraid of everything.

The school headmistress along with other groups tried to find ways to help them overcome fears and sadness. They encouraged them to see what were left, instead of mourning what was lost. To rebuild children’s self-esteem and confidence, they were introduced to voluntary work. Children started to change. They decided to rebuild the garden in their old school and started to discuss what they wanted to do. They started with a theatre which aimed to educate people about the causes and effects of tsunami and what to do when it hit. It was Ismail’s opportunity to release what was inside his mind and to feel more confident.

Ismail and his friends also thought about children creating the idea of “The Alert Rabbit”. A story about a disaster, how it happens, how to pack a life-saving bag, and evacuation routes. The story helped children gain confidence and self-esteem. Now in his last year of high school, being asked about how much better he felt, Ismail confidently replied: “About 60 per cent of the bad feelings in my mind have disappeared.”

Are the following statements true or false according to the text?

 The effect of tsunami on children didn’t last long.

• True

• False

Ismail is now 17. In December 26^th, 2004; 11 students including himself and a teacher were at school when a big wave took them by surprise. Ismail was one of the lucky students who survived the wave. However, his teacher along with his brother and seven more did not make it. For almost a year, Ismail along with his schoolmates were in distress. Children were afraid and in panic. They would not go near the sea or the beach where their old school once was. They were just afraid of everything.

The school headmistress along with other groups tried to find ways to help them overcome fears and sadness. They encouraged them to see what were left, instead of mourning what was lost. To rebuild children’s self-esteem and confidence, they were introduced to voluntary work. Children started to change. They decided to rebuild the garden in their old school and started to discuss what they wanted to do. They started with a theatre which aimed to educate people about the causes and effects of tsunami and what to do when it hit. It was Ismail’s opportunity to release what was inside his mind and to feel more confident.

Ismail and his friends also thought about children creating the idea of “The Alert Rabbit”. A story about a disaster, how it happens, how to pack a life-saving bag, and evacuation routes. The story helped children gain confidence and self-esteem. Now in his last year of high school, being asked about how much better he felt, Ismail confidently replied: “About 60 per cent of the bad feelings in my mind have disappeared.”

Are the following statements true or false according to the text?

Voluntary works helped children restore their self-confidence.

• True

• False

Ismail is now 17. In December 26^th, 2004; 11 students including himself and a teacher were at school when a big wave took them by surprise. Ismail was one of the lucky students who survived the wave. However, his teacher along with his brother and seven more did not make it. For almost a year, Ismail along with his schoolmates were in distress. Children were afraid and in panic. They would not go near the sea or the beach where their old school once was. They were just afraid of everything.

The school headmistress along with other groups tried to find ways to help them overcome fears and sadness. They encouraged them to see what were left, instead of mourning what was lost. To rebuild children’s self-esteem and confidence, they were introduced to voluntary work. Children started to change. They decided to rebuild the garden in their old school and started to discuss what they wanted to do. They started with a theatre which aimed to educate people about the causes and effects of tsunami and what to do when it hit. It was Ismail’s opportunity to release what was inside his mind and to feel more confident.

Ismail and his friends also thought about children creating the idea of “The Alert Rabbit”. A story about a disaster, how it happens, how to pack a life-saving bag, and evacuation routes. The story helped children gain confidence and self-esteem. Now in his last year of high school, being asked about how much better he felt, Ismail confidently replied: “About 60 per cent of the bad feelings in my mind have disappeared.”

Are the following statements true or false according to the text?

Starting a theatre was the only project made by Ismail and his friends.

• True

• False

Ismail is now 17. In December 26^th, 2004; 11 students including himself and a teacher were at school when a big wave took them by surprise. Ismail was one of the lucky students who survived the wave. However, his teacher along with his brother and seven more did not make it. For almost a year, Ismail along with his schoolmates were in distress. Children were afraid and in panic. They would not go near the sea or the beach where their old school once was. They were just afraid of everything.

What or who do the underlined words refer to in text?

The school headmistress along with other groups tried to find ways to help them overcome fears and sadness. They encouraged them to see what were left, instead of mourning what was lost. To rebuild children’s self-esteem and confidence, they were introduced to voluntary work. Children started to change. They decided to rebuild the garden in their old school and started to discuss what they wanted to do. They started with a theatre which aimed to educate people about the causes and effects of tsunami and what to do when it hit. It was Ismail’s opportunity to release what was inside his mind and to feel more confident.

What or who do the underlined words refer to in text?

Ismail and his friends also thought about children creating the idea of “The Alert Rabbit”. A story about a disaster, how it happens, how to pack a life-saving bag, and evacuation routes. The story helped children gain confidence and self-esteem. Now in his last year of high school, being asked about how much better he felt, Ismail confidently replied: “About 60 per cent of the bad feelings in my mind have disappeared.”

What or who do the underlined words refer to in text?

Ismail is now 17. In December 26^th, 2004; 11 students including himself and a teacher were at school when a big wave took them by surprise. Ismail was one of the lucky students who survived the wave. However, his teacher along with his brother and seven more did not make it. For almost a year, Ismail along with his schoolmates were in distress. Children were afraid and in panic. They would not go near the sea or the beach where their old school once was. They were just afraid of everything.

Find in the text words that are synonyms to the following Anxiety