Gr 8 EAL English Midterm-1 2024-2025

Reading Text: Mikael Helps His Friends

Mikael Greda is 11 years old. One day, he was on a school trip. They were riding a bus when something scary happened. The bus driver got sick and couldn’t drive. Mikael quickly took control of the bus. He helped stop the bus safely.

“It was scary,” said Mikael, “but I didn’t have time to think. I just did it.”

The teacher, Miss Sarah Fox, said that Mikael saved his classmates. Another student, Electra Bisset, called for help. Chief Inspector Wiggins said, “Mikael’s quick actions saved everyone. Without him, there could have been a big accident.”

Mikael’s mother is very proud of him. She said, “He is always quick to think, but driving a bus is harder than driving a tractor.”

The police will give Mikael an award for being brave. The driver is now in the hospital, getting better.

What happened to the bus driver?

• He fell asleep.

• He became sick.

• He got lost.

• He took a wrong turn.

Reading Text: Mikael Helps His Friends

Mikael Greda is 11 years old. One day, he was on a school trip. They were riding a bus when something scary happened. The bus driver got sick and couldn’t drive. Mikael quickly took control of the bus. He helped stop the bus safely.

“It was scary,” said Mikael, “but I didn’t have time to think. I just did it.”

The teacher, Miss Sarah Fox, said that Mikael saved his classmates. Another student, Electra Bisset, called for help. Chief Inspector Wiggins said, “Mikael’s quick actions saved everyone. Without him, there could have been a big accident.”

Mikael’s mother is very proud of him. She said, “He is always quick to think, but driving a bus is harder than driving a tractor.”

The police will give Mikael an award for being brave. The driver is now in the hospital, getting better.

What did Mikael do when the bus driver got sick?

Reading Text: Mikael Helps His Friends

Mikael Greda is 11 years old. One day, he was on a school trip. They were riding a bus when something scary happened. The bus driver got sick and couldn’t drive. Mikael quickly took control of the bus. He helped stop the bus safely.

“It was scary,” said Mikael, “but I didn’t have time to think. I just did it.”

The teacher, Miss Sarah Fox, said that Mikael saved his classmates. Another student, Electra Bisset, called for help. Chief Inspector Wiggins said, “Mikael’s quick actions saved everyone. Without him, there could have been a big accident.”

Mikael’s mother is very proud of him. She said, “He is always quick to think, but driving a bus is harder than driving a tractor.”

The police will give Mikael an award for being brave. The driver is now in the hospital, getting better.

How did Mikael know how to drive the bus?

• He had driven a tractor before.

• He had driven a bus before.

• He had taken a driving lesson.

• His friend told him what to do.

Reading Text: Mikael Helps His Friends

Mikael Greda is 11 years old. One day, he was on a school trip. They were riding a bus when something scary happened. The bus driver got sick and couldn’t drive. Mikael quickly took control of the bus. He helped stop the bus safely.

“It was scary,” said Mikael, “but I didn’t have time to think. I just did it.”

The teacher, Miss Sarah Fox, said that Mikael saved his classmates. Another student, Electra Bisset, called for help. Chief Inspector Wiggins said, “Mikael’s quick actions saved everyone. Without him, there could have been a big accident.”

Mikael’s mother is very proud of him. She said, “He is always quick to think, but driving a bus is harder than driving a tractor.”

The police will give Mikael an award for being brave. The driver is now in the hospital, getting better.

What could have happened if Mikael did not act quickly?

• The bus could have crashed.

• The police would have arrived faster.

• Other cars could have been in danger.

• The students would have been fine.

• The bus would have stopped on its own.

Do you think Mikael was a hero?

• Yes, because he saved everyone on the bus.

• No, because anyone could have done it.

• Yes, but it was not a very dangerous situation.

• No, because he didn't save the bus driver.

What is the main idea of the story?

• Mikael was scared on the bus.

• Mikael saved his classmates from an accident.

• The bus driver is in the hospital.

• Mikael drove the bus to the school.

Which word from the story means 'quickly'?

• Slowly

• Instantly

• Hesitated

• Happily

Identify whether the following sentences are in direct or indirect speech:

a) “It was really scary,” said Mikael.

b) Mikael explained that the bus was swerving.

c) The teacher asked Mikael if he was okay.

Punctuate the following sentences correctly:

a) Mikael said I will stop the bus

b) Electra the student called the police

Rewrite the following informal sentence in a formal tone:

Mikael did a great job helping his friends.