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MAURITIUS EXAMINATIONS SYNDICATE The Certificate of Primary Education Examination October 2011

ENGLISH Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
For Markers’ Use Only

Instructions to Candidates
1. Check that this question paper contains 6 questions printed on 13 pages numbered 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13 and 14. Write your Index Number on the question paper in the space provided above. You should not use red ink in answering questions. Write all your answers clearly on the question paper. Attempt all questions.

Section/ Question

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CONTROL Marks Sig

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SECTION A
Question 1 (20 marks)
For each item, circle the letter which shows the correct answer. Example: Jason scored a goal by kicking the ball …………….……….. the net.

A B

below by the side of

C D

away from into

1.

I …………….……….. to the seaside yesterday. A B go went

C D

going gone

2.

Please buy …………….……….. loaf of bread for me.

A B

some much

C D

a an

3.

Mount Everest is the …………….……….. mountain in the world.

A B

highest higher

C D

very high so high

4.

The tourists were doing their …………….……….. at the market.

A B

shop shops

C D

shopping shopper

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5.

Schools were closed …………….……….. of the heavy rain.

A B

and also C D

because however

6.

…………….………..

father gave me a bicycle for my birthday.

A B

I
Mine

C D

Myself
My

7.

The bird flew away after …………….……….. the seeds.

A B

eaten eating

C D

eat ate

8.

John has already …………….……….. his breakfast.

A B

take took

C D

taking taken

9.

My dog is very

…………….………..

.

A B

friend friendly

C D

friendship befriend

10. Tom has completed the work, A B has have

…………….………..

he?

C D

hasn’t haven’t

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11. “ …………….……….. has already completed the exercise?” asked the teacher. A B
Who Which

C D

When Whom

12. “Hurry …………….……….. or you won’t finish your work on time!” A B for up

C D

to down

13. Sam is a very …………….……….. boy. A B studying studies

C D

study studious

14. The bus …………….……….. already gone when Prema reached the bus stop. A B has have

C D

had having

15. He walked …………….……….. fast as he could to reach school on time. A B so as

C D

very too

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16. The workers are free. They don’t have …………….……….. to do. A B something nothing

C D

anything everything

17. He completed the work …………….……….. he was ill. A B if although

C D

also whether

18. Grandfather …………….……….. me a story about a monster. A B told spoke

C D

said exclaimed

19. I …………….……….. Jim because he won the race. A B punished congratulated

C D

wished greeted

20. He did not …………….……….. part in the competition. A B take taking

C D

took taken

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Question 2A (10 marks) Read the text below.

10th October 2011 Mafat Village Reunion Island Dear Mum and Dad,

I hope you are fine. I have reached Reunion Island safely. The plane journey was very short as Reunion is very near to Mauritius.

Aunt Mila and Uncle Sam came to pick me up at the airport as planned. I am staying with them in their farmhouse.

Today we visited Mafat Primary School where Aunt Mila works. It is a really big school. There are about fifteen classrooms, a large computer room and a library which is full of books. There is a football ground and a volleyball pitch as well.

Tomorrow we are going to see Piton de La Fournaise. The volcano is not erupting at present but we will see volcanic rocks from the previous eruption.

Call me when you are free.

Love,

Max

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Now answer the following questions.
1. To which country has the writer of this letter gone?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………

2. How did the writer travel?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………

3. Why was the journey from Mauritius to Reunion very short?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………

4. Who came to pick the writer up at the airport?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..………………………………………………………………

5. Where is the writer staying?
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….……………………………………………………………………..……….…………

6. Where does the writer’s aunt work?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………….……….…………

7. Give one word from the passage that describes Mafat Primary School.
……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..….…………………………………………………………………………..….…………

8. Name two facilities found at Mafat Primary School. (i) (ii)
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………………… .

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………..……… .

9. What will the writer see at Piton de la Fournaise?
………………………………………………………………………………………………………….……………………………………………………………..……………………… ………

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Question 2B (20 marks)
Read the text below.

During the last holidays, the inhabitants of River Bay village organised a fishing competition for children. The participants took their fishing equipment and reached the seaside at 8 a.m. sharp, accompanied by their parents. As the competition started, Misha cast her line into the water below the cliff. Her father had told her that big fish swam there. She really wanted to catch the biggest fish of the day. She had been looking forward to this fishing competition for months. The prize for the biggest fish was a huge trophy, and she had already cleared a spot for it on her shelf. “Got one!” someone yelled. Misha recognised the voice of Krish. He was pulling in a big “Capitaine” fish. Misha became worried. “What if I don’t catch any fish?” she asked. “Be patient,” said her father reassuringly. Suddenly, Misha felt something pulling her line. She pulled it back gently but it did not budge. She tried again and the line tugged back. “I’ve caught a fish!” she exclaimed, as she began to pull it towards the shore. It was really strong. She tried to imagine how big it might be. Then, to everybody’s surprise, a large green animal appeared at the surface of the water. It was not a fish, but a turtle! Everyone gathered around to admire Misha’s catch. She had to work very hard to bring it ashore. Then Misha’s father set it free because turtles are an endangered species. The turtle turned back and swam away. “Oh, no!” cried Misha. Mr Davon, the contest judge, saw the dismay on Misha’s face. He immediately announced, “The competition is not yet over, but I already know who is going to win a special prize!” Misha’s eyes lit up. She was glad the turtle had not been hurt with her hook. She was also pleased because she had already won a prize and still had the chance to catch the biggest fish of the day! Circle the correct answer for questions 1-8.
Example:

The fishing competition was for

………………….……..…..

.

A B C D

adults children fishermen the judges

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1.

Misha cast her line into the water below the cliff because ………………….……..….. .

A B C D 2.

the water was clear there there were many rocks there there were big fish there a turtle lived there

Misha had cleared a spot on her shelf to place the ………………….……..….. .

A B C D 3.

turtle trophy fish bait
………………….……..…..

Misha became worried because

.

A B C D

she had caught a “Capitaine” she did not like fishing she might catch a turtle she might not catch any fish

4.

In order to bring the turtle to the shore, Misha had to A B C D pull with effort ask for help stay calm shout loudly

………………….……..…..

.

5.

When Misha’s father let the turtle go away, Misha felt

………………….……..…..

.

A B C D

sad glad strong victorious

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6.

According to the judge, Misha would ………………….……..….. .

A B C D 7.

be sent back home never catch a big fish win a special prize lose the competition

“The participants ....... reached the seaside at 8 a.m. sharp .......” In this sentence, ‘sharp’ means ………………….……..….. .

A B C D 8.

approximately exactly suddenly vaguely

“She pulled it back gently but it did not budge”. In this sentence, ‘budge’ means ………………….……..….. .

A B C D

break appear move float

Now answer the following questions.

9.

Why do you think the turtle was allowed to go back to sea?
………………………………………………..………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………..

………………………………………………..………………………………….…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………..

10. Give two reasons why Misha felt pleased at the end.
i) ii)
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Question 3 (10 marks)
Write a complete sentence using the given words. The first one has been done for you as an example.

1.

eat

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omelette

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lunch

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I

2.

help

-

work

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

3.

sports

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healthy

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

4.

basket

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heavy

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slowly

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

5.

drought

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vegetables

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……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

6.

wash

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clothes

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dry

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SECTION B
Question 4 (10 marks)
Complete the text by using the correct form of the given words in the blank spaces. The first one has been done for you.

It is good to have many friends, but can you always expect them to help you when you are in trouble? Let us see what happened (to happen) one day when a hare was in trouble and

(to go)

to seek the help of her friends.

A hare enjoyed great popularity among the animals in the jungle. They all claimed to be her friends. One day, she heard a hunter’s dogs (to approach) with the help of her friends. Without losing time, she went to the horse and (to ask) him to carry her away on his back. He (immediate) “I am sure your other friends asked the bull, who (to reply) (to help) , “I am very sorry, but I have an you,” he said. So she refused, saying that he was busy. and she hoped to escape

(appoint)

with my dentist.” The hare then asked the sheep to help her. He said that he would not like to interfere as dogs have been to eat sheep as well as hares!

(to know)

In the end, the hare went to ask the monkey. The latter regretted that he would be unable to help as he could not take the (responsible) refused to do. (Final) of doing something that other animals had

, the hare took to her heels and escaped in time!

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Question 5 (10 marks)
Complete the following text by writing one suitable word in each blank space. The first one has been done for you.

The orange is the fruit of a small flowering

……….……………………………...…..………………....…

which grows

to about 8 metres high. The fruit measures about 9 centimetres in diameter and
…………………………………...…..………………....…

about 100 - 150 grammes. Oranges are of two categories - the bitter ones. The sweet oranges are more popular

sweet

ones

and

the

……….……………………………...…..………………....…

the bitter ones.

Oranges

……….……………………………...…..………………....…

plenty of nutrients.

The fruit is low in calories and vitamin C,

contains no fat or cholesterol. It is an excellent source

……………..……………………..…..………………....…

which helps the body to develop resistance against infections. It also contains vitamin A, which is ……….……………………………...…..………………....… for maintaining a healthy skin and good vision. Oranges have always been valued for ……………..……………………..…..………………....… beneficial effects on our health.

Fresh oranges can be

……….……………………………...…..………………....…

any time, anywhere. You just have to to remove surface dirt. Then you only

wash them under running have to

……………..……………………..…..………………....…

……………..……………………..…..………………....…

the skin and enjoy it. They can also be eaten by slicing

the fruit horizontally into two …………..……………………..…..………………....… and removing the flesh with a spoon.

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Question 6 (20 marks)
One day, you went on an outing with your class. While returning, you noticed that one of your friends was missing. Write a composition of about 150 words on the incident. The following may help you:  Where had you gone?  When did you notice that one of your friends was missing?  What did you do?  What happened in the end?  How did you feel about the incident?

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