Sports Day
Reading · 45 minutes
Reading texts
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.
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.
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.
Questions
Text: The Last Baton
Why did Jade grin at the finish line?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Nobody had dropped the baton.
This detail is stated directly in the text.
Text: The Last Baton
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Teamwork matters as much as winning.
The main idea covers the whole text, not just one small detail.
Text: The Last Baton
In this text, what does 'rhythm' mean?
Answer and explanation
Answer: a repeated beat or pattern
The surrounding words help show the meaning in context.
Text: The Last Baton
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Jade is proud of the team's effort.
This inference combines a text clue with sensible background knowledge.
Text: The Last Baton
What is the main purpose of this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: to entertain and show teamwork
The language and structure show why the text was written.
Text: The Last Baton
Which structure best describes this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: preparation, action and reflection
The parts of the text are organised in this way.
Text: The Last Baton
Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?
Answer and explanation
Answer: literal meaning
The answer is directly stated in the text.
Text: The Last Baton
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Answer and explanation
Answer: Teamwork matters as much as winning.
A strong answer should include the overall idea of the text in the student's own words.
Text: Relay Tips
Why should the baton be held near one end?
Answer and explanation
Answer: so the next runner has space to grip it
This detail is stated directly in the text.
Text: Relay Tips
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Safe handovers need clear technique and practice.
The main idea covers the whole text, not just one small detail.
Text: Relay Tips
In this text, what does 'handover' mean?
Answer and explanation
Answer: the act of passing something to another person
The surrounding words help show the meaning in context.
Text: Relay Tips
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Practising slowly helps prevent mistakes.
This inference combines a text clue with sensible background knowledge.
Text: Relay Tips
What is the main purpose of this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: to instruct
The language and structure show why the text was written.
Text: Relay Tips
Which structure best describes this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: ordered tips
The parts of the text are organised in this way.
Text: Relay Tips
Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?
Answer and explanation
Answer: literal meaning
The answer is directly stated in the text.
Text: Relay Tips
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Answer and explanation
Answer: Safe handovers need clear technique and practice.
A strong answer should include the overall idea of the text in the student's own words.
Text: A Captain's Speech
What should students do if someone falls?
Answer and explanation
Answer: help them up
This detail is stated directly in the text.
Text: A Captain's Speech
Which sentence best states the main idea?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Sports Day should be respectful and encouraging.
The main idea covers the whole text, not just one small detail.
Text: A Captain's Speech
In this text, what does 'humble' mean?
Answer and explanation
Answer: not boastful
The surrounding words help show the meaning in context.
Text: A Captain's Speech
Which inference is best supported by the text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: The captain values kindness as well as competition.
This inference combines a text clue with sensible background knowledge.
Text: A Captain's Speech
What is the main purpose of this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: to encourage and guide behaviour
The language and structure show why the text was written.
Text: A Captain's Speech
Which structure best describes this text?
Answer and explanation
Answer: greeting, values, examples and closing
The parts of the text are organised in this way.
Text: A Captain's Speech
Which kind of meaning is needed to answer the detail question?
Answer and explanation
Answer: literal meaning
The answer is directly stated in the text.
Text: A Captain's Speech
Write one sentence explaining what this text helps the reader understand.
Answer and explanation
Answer: Sports Day should be respectful and encouraging.
A strong answer should include the overall idea of the text in the student's own words.
Text: Sports Day
Which feature helps show that the texts have different purposes?
Answer and explanation
Answer: Their text types and structures are different.
Different text types use different features to suit their purpose and audience.
Text: Sports Day
Name one idea that connects at least two texts in this paper.
Answer and explanation
Answer: Answers will vary but should name a shared idea from the texts.
A suitable answer links two texts using a shared topic, idea, setting or purpose.
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