Free Printable AGS G5 English Cam Curr

1.

What is scanning?

a)

Quickly reading over a text to get the general gist.

b)

Quickly reading over a text to find some specific information which is focused upon.

c)

Taking the time to understand the whole text in depth.

2.

What is skimming?

a)

Quickly reading over a text to get the general gist.

b)

Quickly reading over a text to find a specific piece of information which is focused upon

c)

Taking the time to understand the whole text in depth.

3.

Looking through a Google search list is an example of...?

a)

Skimming

b)

Scanning

4.

Looking up the meaning of a word in the Dictionary is an example of...?

a)

Skimming

b)

Scanning

5.

Look for key words related to the topic

a)

skim

b)

scan

6.

Looking through a magazine to check what articles to read is an example of...?

a)

Skimming

b)

Scanning

7.

Scrolling through Instagram to see what's popular is an example of...?

a)

Skimming

b)

Scanning

8.

Looking where to buy Avengers movie in a magazine is an example of...?

a)

Skimming

b)

Scanning

9.

When you read the opening and closing of the paragraph or text, you are...

a)

skimming

b)

scanning

10.

If you reading a patient's case notes and needed to find some specific information, which reading strategy would be most useful?

a)

Skimming

b)

Scanning

11.

Skimming is mostly used while reading a newspaper or magazine.

a)

True

b)

False

12.

If you were reading a patient's case notes in order to gain a general overview of the patient, which reading strategy would be the most useful?

a)

Skimming

b)

Scanning

13.

Looking for your flight number at the airport information board is an example of...?

a)

Skimming

b)

Scanning

14.

Looking for your friends' post on Instagram, is an example of...?

a)

Skimming

b)

Scanning

15.

Searching Spotify for Marshmello's songs, is an example of...?

a)

Skimming

b)

Scanning

16.

What sort of reading is skimming?

a)

quick reading

b)

slow reading

17.

What sort of reading is scanning?

a)

quick reading

b)

slow reading

18.

If you scan a dictionary what are you doing?

a)

finding a word

b)

reading a story

19.

If you skim a newspaper what are you doing?

a)

reading the front page

b)

seeing what's in the paper

20.

It is good to scan a story if you want to read it quickly.

a)

True

b)

False

21.

Key words and numbers can help with...

a)

skimming

b)

scanning

22.

What sort of reading do you use to find a word in a dictionary?

a)

skimming

b)

scanning

c)

careful reading

23.

What sort of reading do you use to find out what's on TV today?

a)

skimming

b)

scanning

c)

careful reading

24.

If you want to find the football results in a paper, do you...

a)

skim

b)

scan

c)

read carefully

25.

If you want to see quickly what ingredients you need in a recipe, do you...

a)

skim

b)

scan

c)

read carefully

26.

If you look at all the headlines in a paper, what are you doing?

a)

skimming

b)

scanning

27.

If you are reading to find your team's score, are you...

a)

skimming

b)

scanning

c)

careful reading

28.

Scan the TV programme to find out what time you can see the news on BBC One.

a)

20.00

b)

20.27

c)

20.30

29.

Scan the TV programme to find out who presents 'Great Movie Mistakes'.

a)

Robert Webb

b)

John Stansfield

c)

Kate Humble

30.

Scan the TV programmes to find out what is on at 19.30.

a)

World News

b)

Countryfile

c)

Born to be Wild

31.

Scan the TV programmes to find a science programme.

a)

Born to be Wild

b)

Countryfile

c)

The Science of Space

32.

Skim the TV programmes to find out how many times you can watch the news.

a)

once

b)

twice

c)

thrice

33.

Skim the TV programmes to find out what time you can watch a programme about the countryside.

a)

18.15

b)

18.30

c)

19.30

34.

Floods can cause tremendous damage. They can ruin houses, roads and buildings. Floods can take down trees and cause mudslides. It often leaves mud, sand and debris behind. It can take months to clean up after a flood.
What is the main idea?

a)

Floods can cause a lot of damage.

b)

Floods cause mudslides.

c)

Floods damage houses and roads.

35.

We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk

We're racing, racing down the walk,

Over the pavement and round the block.

We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-

Felicia and I and half our friends.

Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!

She roars at me and I shout at her

As past the porches and garden gates

We rattle and rock

On our roller skates.

3) What makes the sound of whish and whirr?

a)

turning skates

b)

flying hair

c)

clapping hands

36.

We're Racing, Racing Down the Walk

We're racing, racing down the walk,

Over the pavement and round the block.

We rumble along till the sidewalk ends-

Felicia and I and half our friends.

Our hair flies backwards. It's whish and whirr!

She roars at me and I shout at her

As past the porches and garden gates

We rattle and rock

On our roller skates.

1) What makes a rumbling sound in the poem?

a)

train

b)

dog

c)

skates

37.

It was raining outside. Sue got out of bed and got dressed for school. Then, she ate breakfast and grabbed her backpack. Before Sue left the house, she probably ___________________.

a)

Got her sunglasses.

b)

Made a sandwich.

c)

Picked up her umbrella.

38.

My family went to the circus. We saw the funny clowns. We watched the lion act. We ate a lot of treats and popcorn. This story is about __________.

a)

eating treats and popcorn

b)

clowns

c)

going to the circus

39.

Sam woke up and saw the sun shining in the sky. He packed his swimming suit, a towel, a beach ball, and his sandals in his bag. Then, he went to the kitchen and made a sack lunch.

Sam is most likely going to ___________________.

a)

the beach

b)

school

c)

the mall

40.

Lucy was furious about her spelling grade. She kicked her desk and ran out of the classroom.

What does furious mean?

a)

very surprised

b)

very quiet

c)

very loud

d)

very upset

41.

Would you use skimming or scanning in the following situation?

Your mum has asked you to find the phone number of your English teacher in the phone book.

a)

skimming

b)

scanning

42.

The following passage is about the writer, educator, and editor Paz Marquez-Benitez.

Rather than read it slowly word for word, skim it and decide what aspect of his life it covers.

Paz Marquez-Benitez was born on 3 March 1894 in Lucena, Tayabas (now Quezon), Philippines. Born into the prominent Marquez family of Quezon province her parents were well educated. Both of Paz's parents would enter into careers of education and become teachers in what would lead to Paz's admiration and respect for the educating profession.

Aged six, Paz would begin her educational career and after three years at the age of nine would be enrolled into high school. Paz attended the Tayabas Highschool now, Quezon National High School where she would be praised by her principal for her academic achievements in English.

During Paz's time at the Normal School in Manila, she like many other Filipinos during the early 1900's, would be introduced to American culture. This introduction to American culture would begin in 1910 at the age of sixteen when Paz would take to basketball and eventually become the team captain. American culture would continue to envelop around Paz in 1912 at the age of eighteen when she would be introduced to, and participate in, a beauty contest where she would be chosen to be placed within the cover of the Renacimiento Filipino.

Choose one correct answer.

a)

the type of books she writes

b)

her early life

c)

her adult life

d)

the awards she has won

43.

Would you use skimming or scanning in the following situation?

Your mum has asked you to find the phone number of your English teacher in the phone book.

a)

skimming

b)

scanning

44.

Scan the text to find out what were her parents job.

Paz Marquez-Benitez was born on 3 March 1894 in Lucena, Tayabas (now Quezon), Philippines. Born into the prominent Marquez family of Quezon province her parents were well educated. Both of Paz's parents would enter into careers of education and become teachers in what would lead to Paz's admiration and respect for the educating profession.

Aged six, Paz would begin her educational career and after three years at the age of nine would be enrolled into high school. Paz attended the Tayabas Highschool now, Quezon National High School where she would be praised by her principal for her academic achievements in English.

During Paz's time at the Normal School in Manila, she like many other Filipinos during the early 1900's, would be introduced to American culture. This introduction to American culture would begin in 1910 at the age of sixteen when Paz would take to basketball and eventually become the team captain. American culture would continue to envelop around Paz in 1912 at the age of eighteen when she would be introduced to, and participate in, a beauty contest where she would be chosen to be placed within the cover of the Renacimiento Filipino.

a)

principals

b)

teachers

c)

writers

45.

What is the gist of this paragraph about Paz Márquez-Benítez?

Four years after graduating from the University of the Philippines in 1916, Paz Márquez-Benítez became a teacher in the English Department at her alma mater. While teaching at the University of the Philippines Paz would go on to develop and teach a course in short story writing for 35 years until she retired in 1951. Throughout her teaching career, Paz had become known as an influential figure to many prominent Filipino writers in the English language, such as Francisco Arcellena, Bienvenido N. Santo, Paz Latorena, Loreto Paras Sulit, Edra Zapanta Manlapaz, and Arturo B. Rotor all of whom, were taught by Paz at the University of the Philippines. The annually held Paz Marquez-Benitez Lectures in the Philippines continue to honor her memory by focusing on the contribution of Filipino women writers to Philippine Literature in the English language.

a)

her later life

b)

her career

c)

her marriage and family

46.

Where is Thanksgiving celebrated?

Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Americans generally believe that the first Thanksgiving took place in 1621. The harvest feast shared by the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people. The American holiday is particularly rich in legend and symbolism, and the traditional fare of the Thanksgiving meal typically includes turkey, bread stuffing, potatoes, cranberries, and pumpkin pie. With respect to vehicular travel, the holiday is often the busiest of the year, as family members gather with one another. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

a)

England

b)

The U.S.A and Canada

c)

Germany

d)

Australia

47.

When did the first thanksgiving take place?

Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Americans generally believe that the first Thanksgiving took place in 1621. The harvest feast shared by the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people. The American holiday is particularly rich in legend and symbolism, and the traditional fare of the Thanksgiving meal typically includes turkey, bread stuffing, potatoes, cranberries, and pumpkin pie. With respect to vehicular travel, the holiday is often the busiest of the year, as family members gather with one another. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

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48.

Which one is NOT a meal/symbols for Thanksgiving?

Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Americans generally believe that the first Thanksgiving took place in 1621. The harvest feast shared by the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people. The American holiday is particularly rich in legend and symbolism, and the traditional fare of the Thanksgiving meal typically includes turkey, bread stuffing, potatoes, cranberries, and pumpkin pie. With respect to vehicular travel, the holiday is often the busiest of the year, as family members gather with one another. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

a)

Turkey 🦃

b)

Cranberries

c)

Pumpkin pie 🥧

d)

Chocolate 🍫

49.

When is Thanksgiving this year (2022)?

Thanksgiving Day, annual national holiday in the United States and Canada celebrating the harvest and other blessings of the past year. Americans generally believe that the first Thanksgiving took place in 1621. The harvest feast shared by the English colonists (Pilgrims) of Plymouth and the Wampanoag people. The American holiday is particularly rich in legend and symbolism, and the traditional fare of the Thanksgiving meal typically includes turkey, bread stuffing, potatoes, cranberries, and pumpkin pie. With respect to vehicular travel, the holiday is often the busiest of the year, as family members gather with one another. Thanksgiving Day is celebrated on Thursday, November 24, 2022.

a)

Tuesday, November 22

b)

Wednesday, November 23

c)

Thursday, November 24

d)

Friday, November 25

50.

When you have the keyword, you can scan for the information and....

a)

skimming for main idea

b)

ignore the unrelated information

c)

highlight the text

d)

look for the title

51.

I bought a new house ... a shop for my son.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

or

b)

and

c)

so

d)

for

52.

We were going, ... my brother hugged me again, ... I had to hug him back.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

but

b)

not

c)

so

d)

for

53.

Sam is poor ... Jimmy is rich.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

yet

b)

for

c)

so

d)

but

54.

I could not attend your wedding, ... I was seriously ill.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

yet

b)

for

c)

so

d)

but

55.

The security man is poor ... he is honest.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

or

b)

for

c)

so

d)

but

56.

... he finished his homework, he played his guitar and sang.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

although

b)

after

c)

so that

d)

unless

57.

... Brenda washed the dishes, Ashley dusted the furniture.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

while

b)

because

c)

unless

d)

in order to

58.

... it was raining heavily, she refused to get in the car. She was really angry.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

even if

b)

because

c)

so that

d)

although

59.

Rachel decided to sunbathe on the beach ... the sand was yellow as gold.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

wherever

b)

whereas

c)

where

d)

whether

60.

My father will buy me a playstation ... I finish highschool.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

though

b)

why

c)

once

d)

whereas

61.

Those t-shirts are both cheap and nice. You can buy ... you want.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

whichever

b)

wherever

c)

whomever

d)

whoever

62.

... comed first in the song contest will win the golden microphone.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

whichever

b)

whoever

c)

whomever

d)

wherever

63.

... reading novels James prefer reading short stories.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

even though

b)

provided that

c)

in order that

d)

rather than

64.

... you give me blue pencil back, I will go and talk to the teacher.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

even though

b)

because

c)

unless

d)

whereas

65.

Don't forget to check the electricity and gas ... you leave for your cruise today.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

after

b)

although

c)

unless

d)

before

66.

Sandra will never forgive you ... you apologise a thousand times.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

even if

b)

even though

c)

in order that

d)

rather than

67.

Take a taxi right now ... you can get to the meeting on time.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

so that

b)

provided that

c)

rather than

d)

whether

68.

Mary says she doesn't know ... her parents will move to Cambridge

a)

while

b)

whether

c)

because

d)

where

69.

Uncle Tommy has got three violins ... he doesn't know how to play them.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

provided that

b)

unless

c)

even though

d)

because

70.

... people cut a lot of trees there won't be enough oxygen to breathe.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

though

b)

even if

c)

before

d)

if

71.

August 31st is a national holiday ... everbody dances in the streets.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

when

b)

where

c)

which

d)

that

72.

We will get there ... you do.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

sooner

b)

as soon as

c)

as soon that

d)

as

73.

I am very tired ... I have been working all day.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

so

b)

because

c)

therefore

d)

although

74.

... there is no demand for this type of book, I cannot place an order.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

since

b)

or

c)

however

d)

for

75.

You should get your license renew at once ... pay a fine.

The correct connectives to join the sentences is ...

a)

or

b)

nor

c)

but

d)

so

76.

______ I forgot to bring my best work, Miss Smith didn't punish me.

a)

Because

b)

Although

c)

But

d)

So

77.

They did not want others to hear them ____ they spoke softly.

a)

so

b)

because

c)

and

d)

because of

78.

The weather was sunny and warm. Nevertheless, we went to the beach.

a)

correct

b)

incorrect

79.

I love baking cookies ___________ nobody wants to eat them!

a)

because

b)

or

c)

so

d)

but

80.

He did not earn enough money. _____, his wife decided to get a job.

a)

Therefore

b)

On the other hand

c)

Besides

81.

We do not live in the same building. _____, we seldom see each other.

a)

Besides

b)

On the other hand

c)

Therefore

82.

…………..…… she was not educated in England, she speaks English like a native.

a)

Despite

b)

Even

c)

Although

d)

Besides

83.

Watch the film ……………….. it's black and white.

a)

as

b)

even

c)

even though

d)

because

84.

We rely so much on smart phone as it's useful. ……, it also makes us too dependent on it.

a)

While

b)

On the other hand

c)

Therefore

d)

Even though

85.

Which one is correct?

a)

I love books. So I read lots of them.

b)

I love books, so I read lots of them.

c)

I love books so that I read lots of them.

86.

WHAT is a CONNECTIVE?

a)

A sentence that shows nouns, adjectives, and verbs all at once.

b)

A describing word that shows connection between things.

c)

A joining word that links clauses or sentencesto help improve the flow of writing.

d)

A word that expresses connecting to emotions.

87.

WHICH CONNECTIVE is for ADDING INFORMATION?

a)

SO

b)

AND

c)

WHEN

88.

WHICH CONNECTIVE is for EXPRESSING TIME AND SEQUENCE?

a)

SO

b)

AND

c)

BUT

d)

WHEN

89.

WHICH CONNECTIVE is for EXPRESSING A RESULT?

a)

AFTER

b)

BUT

c)

SO

d)

WHICH CONNECTIVE is for CONTRASTING INFORMATION?

a)

AFTER

b)

BUT

c)

SO

d)

WHICH CONNECTIVE makes the most sense? ¨I can't dance, ____ I love to do it anyways.¨

a)

so

b)

and

c)

but

d)

when

92.

WHICH CONNECTIVE makes the most sense? ¨You borrowed my pencil, ____ you need to give it back!¨

a)

so

b)

and

c)

when

93.

WHICH CONNECTIVE makes the most sense? ¨I used to play basketball ____ I used to dance ballet. ¨

a)

but

b)

and

c)

after

d)

when

94.

WHICH CONNECTIVE makes the most sense? ¨_____ you read the instructions you have to follow them. ¨

a)

so

b)

and

c)

after

d)

WHICH CONNECTIVE makes the most sense? ¨My dog was barking when he saw the cat on the roof. ¨

a)

so

b)

and

c)

but

d)

when

96.

Instructions are ...

a)

how to do something

b)

why to do something

97.

When we tell someone how to do something, we ...

a)

take instructions

b)

give instructions

98.

We shoudl listen ... to instructions

a)

carefully

b)

carelessly

99.

People use instructions to ...

a)

do things correctly

b)

do things quickly

100.

We should read instructions if we ... don't know how to do something.

a)

do

b)

don't

101.

Writing instructions can be very ... for people.

a)

helpful

b)

useless

102.

Instructions can keep us ...

a)

safe

b)

in danger

103.

Following instructions when cooking something new is a ...

a)

good idea

b)

bad idea

104.

Most toys come with instructions on how to use them

a)

true

b)

false

105.

Not following instructions can be very ...

a)

clever

b)

dangerous

106-112.

Answer the questions below after watching the video

106.

What was Emir trying to do at the beginning of the scene?

a)

Make coffee

b)

Make tea

c)

Make a sandwich

d)

Use the microwave

107.

What was the first instruction Vanya gave to Emir?

a)

Press the button

b)

Put coffee in the machine

c)

Turn the handle

d)

Connect it to the machine

108.

What did Vanya tell Emir to do after putting the coffee in?

a)

Press it down

b)

Turn it until it's tight

c)

Press the button

d)

Connect it to the machine

109.

What was the last step Vanya instructed Emir to do to make the coffee?

a)

Connect it to the machine

b)

Press the button

c)

Turn the handle

d)

Add milk

110.

What was Emir's reaction after drinking the coffee?

a)

He said it was too hot

b)

He said it was delicious

c)

He said it was too cold

d)

He said it was bitter

111.

Are you ready to listen and repeat with Anna?

a)

OH YEAH!

b)

One moment please~

112.

Type 5 expressions that you remember and its function!
(e.g. "Is this right?" for confirmation)

4 lines

113.

Why is it important for us to give instructions clearly?

a)

to make other people missunderstood with us

b)

to make people know what to do

c)

to make people lazy

d)

to make people angry

114.

What word do we use to start the step number one?

a)

Lastly

b)

Finally

c)

After that

d)

First

115.

Next, ..... who to call.

a)

pick

b)

picked

c)

picking

d)

to pick

AGS G5 English Cam Curr

Total questions: 109

Worksheet time: 2hrs 42mins

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