Sports Day

Question 1 literal meaning

Narrative

The Last Baton

Jade waited for the baton with her toes behind the line. Her team was not first, but her friends were shouting as if the race belonged to them. When the baton touched her palm, she ran smoothly, listening for the rhythm of her breath. At the finish line, she grinned because nobody had dropped it.

Text: The Last Baton

Why did Jade grin at the finish line?

a loud whistle Nobody had dropped the baton. the school office a missing lunchbox

Question 2 main idea

Text: The Last Baton

Which sentence best states the main idea?

The text is mainly about buying new equipment. Teamwork matters as much as winning. The text is mainly about a birthday party. The text is mainly about a lost pet.

Question 3 vocabulary in context

Text: The Last Baton

In this text, what does 'rhythm' mean?

speak loudly a repeated beat or pattern hide from view move very quickly

Question 4 inference

Text: The Last Baton

Which inference is best supported by the text?

The characters dislike school. The text is about a competition prize. Jade is proud of the team's effort. The setting is in another country.

Question 5 author purpose

Text: The Last Baton

What is the main purpose of this text?

to confuse the reader to entertain and show teamwork to advertise a toy to list random facts

Question 6 text structure

Text: The Last Baton

Which structure best describes this text?

question and answer only recipe ingredients only alphabetical list preparation, action and reflection

Question 7 literal meaning

Text: The Last Baton

Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?

a spelling rule an unrelated opinion a rhyme pattern literal meaning

Question 8 summarising

Text: The Last Baton

Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.

Question 9 literal meaning

Procedure

Relay Tips

Hold the baton near one end so the next runner has space to grip it. Call the runner's name before passing. Keep moving in the same direction after the handover so the lane stays clear. Practise slowly before trying full speed.

Text: Relay Tips

Why should the baton be held near one end?

the school office a loud whistle a missing lunchbox so the next runner has space to grip it

Question 10 main idea

Text: Relay Tips

Which sentence best states the main idea?

The text is mainly about buying new equipment. The text is mainly about a lost pet. Safe handovers need clear technique and practice. The text is mainly about a birthday party.

Question 11 vocabulary in context

Text: Relay Tips

In this text, what does 'handover' mean?

speak loudly move very quickly hide from view the act of passing something to another person

Question 12 inference

Text: Relay Tips

Which inference is best supported by the text?

Practising slowly helps prevent mistakes. The text is about a competition prize. The setting is in another country. The characters dislike school.

Question 13 author purpose

Text: Relay Tips

What is the main purpose of this text?

to advertise a toy to confuse the reader to instruct to list random facts

Question 14 text structure

Text: Relay Tips

Which structure best describes this text?

alphabetical list recipe ingredients only question and answer only ordered tips

Question 15 literal meaning

Text: Relay Tips

Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?

literal meaning a spelling rule a rhyme pattern an unrelated opinion

Question 16 summarising

Text: Relay Tips

Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.

Question 17 literal meaning

Spoken text

A Captain's Speech

Good morning, everyone. Today is about effort, courage and respect. Cheer for your house, but remember to cheer for good sportsmanship too. If someone falls, help them up. If you win, be proud and humble. Let us make this a day everyone can enjoy.

Text: A Captain's Speech

What should students do if someone falls?

help them up a missing lunchbox a loud whistle the school office

Question 18 main idea

Text: A Captain's Speech

Which sentence best states the main idea?

The text is mainly about a birthday party. The text is mainly about buying new equipment. The text is mainly about a lost pet. Sports Day should be respectful and encouraging.

Question 19 vocabulary in context

Text: A Captain's Speech

In this text, what does 'humble' mean?

hide from view move very quickly not boastful speak loudly

Question 20 inference

Text: A Captain's Speech

Which inference is best supported by the text?

The text is about a competition prize. The captain values kindness as well as competition. The characters dislike school. The setting is in another country.

Question 21 author purpose

Text: A Captain's Speech

What is the main purpose of this text?

to list random facts to confuse the reader to encourage and guide behaviour to advertise a toy

Question 22 text structure

Text: A Captain's Speech

Which structure best describes this text?

alphabetical list question and answer only recipe ingredients only greeting, values, examples and closing

Question 23 literal meaning

Text: A Captain's Speech

Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?

literal meaning an unrelated opinion a spelling rule a rhyme pattern

Question 24 summarising

Text: A Captain's Speech

Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.

Question 25 comparing texts

Text: Sports Day

Which feature helps show that the texts have different purposes?

They all use the same title. Their text types and structures are different. They all have the same speaker. They contain no details.

Question 26 comparing ideas

Text: Sports Day

Name one idea that connects at least two texts in this paper.