2009 Year 5 NAPLAN Little Hao and the Golden Kites

Little Hao heard the sound of

• the north wind.

• a dragon.

• kites.

• drums.

Who flew a kite shaped like a dragon?

• Little Hao

• Lord North Wind

• Lord Noble Horse

• Lord Black Mountain

The people said “Aaaah!” because

• the sunlight blinded their eyes.

• the dragon kite glistened above them.

• the dragon kite won the Emperor’s prize.

• the wind was too strong for the dragon kite.

Which word tells us that a kite flew high in the sky?

• spread

• shining

• soared

• sparkled

Which kite belongs to Lord Noble Horse?

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Order of the following events in this story.

• 1. The people gathered by the steps.

  2.The drums began to play.

  3. The fire kite sparkled.

  4. The people cheered their loudest.

• 1.The drums began to play.

  2. The fire kite sparkled.

  3. The people cheered their loudest.

  4. The people gathered by the steps.

• 1. The people gathered by the steps.

  2.The drums began to play.

  3. The people cheered their loudest.

  4. 2. The fire kite sparkled.

• 1. The fire kite sparkled.

  2.The drums began to play.

  3. The people cheered their loudest.

  4. The people gathered by the steps.

The Emperor is most likely to award his prize to

• the kite that could fly highest.

• the kite that the people liked best.

• the kite that cost the most to make.

• the kite that belonged to the richest noble.