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WorksheetsFinal Mock 1
Total questions: 40
Worksheet time: 20mins
Telling Time
Humans have used different objects to tell time. In the beginning, they used an hourglass. This is a cylindrical glass with a narrow center which allows sand to flow from its upper to its lower portion. Once all the sand has trickled to the lower portion, one knows that an hour has passed. Using the same idea, water clocks were constructed to measure time by having water flow through a narrow passage from one container to another. On the other hand, sundials allowed people to estimate an hour by looking at the position of the shadow cast by the sun on a plate. At night, people measured time by checking the alignment of the stars in the sky. None of these were accurate, though. The clock was the first accurate instrument for telling time.
1. "Which of the following ways of telling time made use of sand?"
water clocks
hourglass
sundials
clock
2. None of the clocks used long ago were accurate. Accurate in the sentence means ____.
(Inferential)
free from error
comparable
very useful
efficient
3. When men of long ago told time at night, they looked at the to tell the time. (Literal)
cloud formation
moon
stars
sun
4. The sundials may not be useful in telling time _______. (Inferential)
at noon time
in the morning
during a rainy day
when the sun shines brightly
5. How are the hourglass and the water clock similar? (Inferential)
Both tell time by the hour
Both use water to tell time
Both are used only in daytime
Both have a narrow center through which something flows
6. The best title for the selection is _________. (Critical)
The Uses of Clocks
Why People Need to Tell Time
Ways of Telling Time: Then and Now
Comparing the Different Types of Clock
7. Which of these sentences is a topic sentence? (Critical)
The invention of the clock 600 years ago was the first accurate measurement of time
Hourglass contained sand that fell through one container to another
Long ago people used simple tools such as the hour glass
Humans have used different objects to tell the time
Counting the Hours
When men decided to divide the day into twenty-four hours, they used numbers one through twelve two times. As a result, there was one o’clock during the day and another one o’clock after midnight. This created confusion. If one was told to submit a project at six o’clock, did this mean six o’clock in the morning or at night?
The Romans provided a solution to this problem. They thought that noon time, the time when the sun is at its apex, is an important time. They called noon Meridies and measured time by this. They called the morning ante meridiem, which means “before noon” while “after noon” was called post meridiem. Ante meridiem was shortened to
A.M. while post meridiem was shortened to P.M.
8. "When the day was divided into twenty-four hours, what numbers were used to express time?" (Literal)
one to six
one to twelve
one to thirty-six
one to twenty four
9. Having one number to express time twice caused confusion.
In this selection confusion may mean _______. (Inferential)
differences
discussions
problems
mistakes
10. The Romans thought of a solution. This means that they provided ________. (Inferential)
an answer to the problem
a better interpretation
a new set of numbers
another clock
11. Meridies means _____. (Literal)
apex
noon
before
daylight
12. The early Romans used the position of the sun to tell the time. When the sun was at its apex, it was noon. What does apex mean?
highest point
lowest point
farthest point
nearest point
13. Another good title for this selection is _______. (Critical)
Why There are Twenty-Four Hours in a Day
Why Noontime is Important to Romans
How the Romans Told Time
The Meaning of A.M and P.M
Nosebleeds
Having a nosebleed is a common occurrence. Children experience epistaxis when blood flows out from either or both nostrils, often for a short period of time. It may be caused by one’s behavior like frequent nose picking or blowing too hard when one has a cold. It may also be caused by certain physical factors such as an allergy or abnormal growths in the nasal cavity. Or it may be due to environmental conditions such as exposure to toxic fumes or dryness of the air. While it is often thought that holding one’s head back can treat a nosebleed, this can actually cause one to choke or vomit. The best thing to do is to lean forward, pinch the top of the nose and apply a cold compress. And if that doesn’t work, it’s best to get professional help.
14. "When children experience epistaxis, we can observe that there is _____."(Literal)
a steady flow of nasal discharge
blood flow from the nasal passage
build up mucus in our nasal cavity
blood stoppage in the nostrils
15. When an experience is described as a common occurrence it is _____. (Inferential)
an incident that is disappointing
an episode that is quite alarming
an event that is no longer surprising
an occasion that is overwhelming
16. Which of these options help treat a nosebleed? (Literal)
applying a cold compress on the nose
pinching the nostrils shut
holding the head back to keep the blood from flowing
applying a warm compress on the nose
17. Which of these causes of nosebleed are within our control? (Inferential)
allergies
picking one's nose
dryness in the air
abnormal growth in the nasal cavity
18. Which of these factors that cause nosebleeds are directly within our control? (Inferential)
physical factors
environmental factors
behavioral factors
social factors
19. The selection is mainly providing. (Critical)
a description of a nosebleed
the causes and effects of a nosebleed
an explanation of what to do when one has a nosebleed
a listing of the myths regarding treatment of a nosebleed
20. Another good title for this selection is ______. (Critical)
Nosebleeds: A Cause for Concern
Nosebleeds: An Unavoidable Experience
Nosebleeds: A Common Childhood Experience
Nosebleeds: Common Myths and Misconceptions
Oreo pushed her dog paws into the floor. There was no way she was getting a bath! Her master nudged her. Oreo made her body stiff. She was not going to budge. Strong hands came around her belly and picked her up off the floor. Noooo! Oreo had a choice. She could fight this. She could squirm. She could bark. She could shake water into her master’s face. Or, she could let the bath happen. Oreo gave one last whimper. Then, she let her master get her all clean.
What is the main idea?
Oreo is very dirty.
Oreo does not like baths.
Oreo licks herself clean.
Oreo pushed her dog paws into the floor. There was no way she was getting a bath! Her master nudged her. Oreo made her body stiff. She was not going to budge. Strong hands came around her belly and picked her up off the floor. Noooo! Oreo had a choice. She could fight this. She could squirm. She could bark. She could shake water into her master’s face. Or, she could let the bath happen. Oreo gave one last whimper. Then, she let her master get her all clean.
What is a key detail in the story?
rolls in the mud
shakes water in her face
lets her master clean her
Carson had hurt Barney’s feelings. He had not meant to. He wished he hadn’t. But did he have to SAY he was sorry? Carson groaned. He hated saying he was sorry. It was just so hard! He would rather do a hundred push-ups than say he did something wrong. Barney already knew Carson was sorry, right? No. Carson had to tell him. This was going to be hard.
What is the main idea?
Carson likes doing push-ups.
Barney is crying.
Carson must say he is sorry.
Saying sorry is easy.
Carson had hurt Barney’s feelings. He had not meant to. He wished he hadn’t. But did he have to SAY he was sorry? Carson groaned. He hated saying he was sorry. It was just so hard! He would rather do a hundred push-ups than say he did something wrong. Barney already knew Carson was sorry, right? No. Carson had to tell him. This was going to be hard.
What is the key detail in the story?
It is going to be hard.
Carson said he was sorry.
It was Mona’s first day as a substitute teacher. She had never been at this school before. She had never been in this classroom. She had never met these kids. She hoped everything would go okay. But, she was also a little scared. A boy with straight black hair came up to her at break. She did not remember his name. He smiled at her. “You are a nice teacher,” he said. “Want a cookie?” Mona relaxed. She took the gift. Maybe she could do this!
What is the main idea?
Mona is a little scared.
Mona is excited.
It was Mona’s first day as a substitute teacher. She had never been at this school before. She had never been in this classroom. She had never met these kids. She hoped everything would go okay. But, she was also a little scared. A boy with straight black hair came up to her at break. She did not remember his name. He smiled at her. “You are a nice teacher,” he said. “Want a cookie?” Mona relaxed. She took the gift. Maybe she could do this!
What is the key detail in this story?
there were lots of students
the boy told her she was nice
Dominic grinned, “Oh, I do that all the time!” He stopped. His friend was giving him that look. It was the look that said Dominic had missed something. He had thought his friend was being serious. But his friend must have been teasing. Dominic missed things a lot. His friends would joke. But Dominic thought they were serious. Dominic would talk for a long time about his favorite things. But he would not realize until too late that his friends were tired of the subject. Dominic wished he had a robot to tell him how to interact with others. It would be easier.
What is the main idea?
Dominic misses things.
Dominic has friends.
Dominic grinned, “Oh, I do that all the time!” He stopped. His friend was giving him that look. It was the look that said Dominic had missed something. He had thought his friend was being serious. But his friend must have been teasing. Dominic missed things a lot. His friends would joke. But Dominic thought they were serious. Dominic would talk for a long time about his favorite things. But he would not realize until too late that his friends were tired of the subject. Dominic wished he had a robot to tell him how to interact with others. It would be easier!
What is the key detail in the story?
He wishes for a robot to help him out.
He jokes a lot.
Kylie waved her phone at Lily. “Rony541 says that pic I posted of you is dumb. Can you believe it?! I am going to block her!” Lily frowned. Why would someone she did not even know say something mean about her? It hurt. Lily talked with her mom. “I think you are cute!” Mom said. “But you are more than your looks. You are kind. You are fun to be with. People on the internet do not know the real you.” That made Lily feel better. Who cared what strangers thought? She also asked Kylie not to post any more pictures of her online!
What is the main detail of the story?
Lily looks dumb.
A stranger is mean online.
Kylie waved her phone at Lily. “Rony541 says that pic I posted of you is dumb. Can you believe it?! I am going to block her!” Lily frowned. Why would someone she did not even know say something mean about her? It hurt. Lily talked with her mom. “I think you are cute!” Mom said. “But you are more than your looks. You are kind. You are fun to be with. People on the internet do not know the real you.” That made Lily feel better. Who cared what strangers thought? She also asked Kylie not to post any more pictures of her online!
What is the key detail of the story?
asked Kylie not to post pics
cried for a week
" Please hand in your art project to me by the end of this month. 10 marks will be deducted for late submission."
The students are....
late for school.
given a warning.
given 10 extra marks.
"Adventureland Theme Park is OPEN! It is filled with exciting rides! We are open from 8.00 a.m. to 8.00 p.m. daily, even on public holidays. Ticket prices range from RM50 to RM80! Get RM10 OFF when you come in a group of four!"
The tickets are cheaper if visitors come....
in a group of four.
on public holidays.
at 8.00 a.m. sharp.
" Hi Suri, I've gone out to take Mr. Bamby to the vet. He seems sick, so I got worried. I'll see you later. - Nik "
Mr. Bamby is most probably Nik's.....
computer.
cat.
neighbour.
The notice tells us that customers.....
can have the things for free.
can change the things they purchased.
cannot return the things they bought.
" Hey Kai Nee, Farah just informed me that our netball coach, Miss Raudhah, was admitted to the hospital yesterday. So, our practice is postponed until further notice. Let's visit Miss Raudhah soon. -Nisha "
Nisha.....
is a netball coach at school.
wants to visit Kai Nee and Farah.
and Kai Nee are netball players.
usually has netball practices with Miss Raudhah.
is planning to visit Miss Raudhah soon.
"Hi Reen, please tell Mum I will be home late. I'm going to the dentist. My tooth is really painful! -Maria"
Maria is texting Reen to.....
apologise to her.
remind Reen to accompany her to the dentist.
ask for a favour.
" Hey Rachel, sorry I won't be able to meet up with you today as planned. My sister just delivered a baby boy earlier than expected! I'll text you again soon, I need to buy some food for my sister's toddler. -Seri "
The message is to.....
tell Rachel to see Seri's newborn nephew.
remind Rachel to buy a toddler's food.
explain why Seri cannot see Rachel.
Sign up for the BOLD JUDO CENTRE holiday programme! Only 20 children per class. HURRY! Cheaper entrance fee for the first 5 applications!
BOLD JUDO CENTRE is.....
announcing that the judo classes start immediately.
informing that early applicants will get free entrances.
reminding people to book a slot for the limited place.
How Does Brain Work?
Theories about how brain works remain a topic of debate. It is agreed, though, that the hippocampus, a part of the brain, is undeniably important for memory. When we experience something, the information is sent via our senses to the hippocampus, where it is processed. Scientists believe that brain cells called neurons first transform the sensory stimuli we experience into images in our immediate memory. Then, these images are sent to the hippocampus and stored temporarily in short-term memory. In the hippocampus, information is organized, and it is during this process that parts of the image of our experience fade away. Finally, certain information is then transferred to long-term memory in a section in the frontal lobe of the brain known as the cerebral cortex. Scientists think this process may happen while we are sleeping, but exactly how the information is transferred from one area of the brain to another is a mystery.
5. According to the passage scientists__________
know that information is sent from the long-term memory to the hippocampus.
have found out why some of the information is lost in the hippocampus.
don’t know exactly how the information is transferred from one area of the brain to another.
agree on how the brain works.
still debate whether the hippocampus is important for memory.
Atmosphere of Venus
Data from the Pioneer spacecraft of NASA apparently prove the theory that the high surface temperature of Venus is due to an atmospheric greenhouse effect caused mainly by a blanket of carbon dioxide. Such a greenhouse effect is created when energy in the form of sunlight easily passes through a planet’s atmosphere, warms its surface, and is converted to heat radiation that is then held in by the atmosphere from top to bottom. Venus has a relatively thin atmosphere like the Earth’s, but Venus’ atmosphere consists of more than ninety percent carbon dioxide, compared to less than four percent in that of the Earth. Because of its higher percentage of carbon dioxide, Venus’ atmosphere traps much more heat radiation than does the Earth’s. Thus, the Venus studies are believed to be important to the understanding of possible adverse effects on the Earth’s agriculture that could result from the long-term use of fossil fuels, which add carbon dioxide to the atmosphere.
3. One can infer from the passage that____________
there is no difference between the atmospheres of Venus and the Earth.
the atmosphere of the Earth consists of mainly carbon dioxide.
the more carbon dioxide in the atmosphere, the warmer the world will tend to get.
lack of atmosphere causes a very high surface temperature on Venus.
Venus had once enjoyed a climate of the sort hospitable to life.
