HALF YEARLY EXAMINATIONS - FEBRUARY 2015 St. Ignatius College Primary Schools. Year 6 English Time: 50 mins (Reading Comprehension)

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1 HALF YEARLY EXAMINATIONS - FEBRUARY 2015 St. Ignatius College Primary Schools TOTAL Year 6 English Time: 50 mins (Reading Comprehension) Name: Class: Reading Comprehension 1 (12 x ½ mark = 6 marks) Reading Comprehension 2 (24 marks) Total = 30 marks English Reading Comprehension Year 6 Page 1 of 10 February 2015

Reading Comprehension 1 (6 marks) Read the following carefully Bed and Biscuits Groomingdales Resort Daycare and Pet Boarding Our facility is designed to meet the needs of your pets.

2 Reading Comprehension 1 (6 marks) Read the following carefully Bed and Biscuits Groomingdales Resort Daycare and Pet Boarding Our facility is designed to meet the needs of your pets. A safe and healthy environment is our first concern, but we don t stop there. We have lots of room for fun with special facilities for smart dogs and cats. HIGHLIGHTS Lovingly staffed 24 hours a day Separate facilities for cats Small dog indoor and outdoor play area Dog play yards for supervised fun and exercise No extra charge for administering medication or special diets Recommended by local veterinarians PLUS cuddles, hugs and kisses! At Bed and Biscuits Groomingdales you ll find a state-of-the-art grooming salon that is staffed by a team of dedicated, industry-trained and professional pet stylists. GROOMING SPA PACKAGE Half price for the month of February Bath with shampoo and condition that best fits your dog s needs Hair cut Blow dry Brush out Nail trim Ear cleaning Bandana or bow OTHER SERVICES at the SPA Teeth cleaning Coat Whitening PLUS lots of clothes and toys in store to purchase for your pets! Call us for an appointment on English Reading Comprehension Year 6 Page 2 of 10 February 2015

3 A. Underline the correct answer (2 marks) 1. Bed and Biscuits Groomingdales is a resort for (all the family, dogs only, cats and dogs). 2. The staff working at the resort is there (only during the morning, only in the evening, all day). 3. Pets are given medication (for free, at an extra charge, at half price). 4. The Spa offers (ear and nose cleaning, a hair cut and a blow dry, plaque treatments and ear piercing). B. Tick ( ) the correct statement (2 marks) 1. Pets staying at this resort feel loved and safe. 2. Dogs are left to play in the yards on their own. 3. The Grooming Spa is offering discounts during February. 4. At the Grooming Spa dogs need to be washed by their owners. True False C. Continue these sentences (2 marks) 1. The stylists at the salon are. 2. At the Bed and Biscuits Groomingdales, people can buy. English Reading Comprehension Year 6 Page 3 of 10 February 2015

Reading Comprehension 2 (24 marks) Read the passage carefully and then answer the questions about it Section 1 Sweethaven Village, also called Popeye Village was the original film set in Malta of the

4 Reading Comprehension 2 (24 marks) Read the passage carefully and then answer the questions about it Section 1 Sweethaven Village, also called Popeye Village was the original film set in Malta of the 1980 musical production Popeye starring the famous Robin Williams and produced by Paramount Pictures and Walt Disney Productions. Today Sweethaven Village has been turned into one of the most visited family attractions on the island, with an amusement park to entertain the whole family. (par.1) The construction of the set started in June It took 165 workers and seven months to build the village, which consists of 19 real wooden buildings. The wooden materials were imported from Holland and Canada, since Malta doesn t have any forests. To put all the wood together and make it stand out, 8 tons of nails and 2000 gallons of paint were used in the construction. In addition, a foot breakwater was built around Anchor Bay's mouth to protect the set from high seas during the shooting. The set was completed in seven months, and filming commenced on January 23, The film, based on the comic strips by E.C. Segar, is set around the fictional village of Sweethaven where the sailor Popeye, who is a good-guy with bulging forearms and a passion for canned spinach, arrives in an attempt to find his long lost father. (par. 2) Popeye Village is located at the beautiful Anchor Bay in the north-west corner of the Mediterranean island of Malta, two miles away from the village of Mellieħa. It has clear blue waters and a magnificent surrounding, so the free boat ride included in the day s package is a must. Popeye Village is not only fun during summer but also during the winter season with indoor playing areas. During the Christmas period, English Reading Comprehension Year 6 Page 4 of 10 February 2015

5 Sweethaven Village is not only filled with fun, but it turns into a festive village, Santa s Toy Town, with lights and decorations everywhere. Popeye Village Fun Park is a great day out for the whole family all year round in beautiful surroundings. (par. 3) 1. Read the following sentences. Put a T if the sentence is True, an F if it is False and an N if there is No Information Given in Section 1. (½ a mark each) a) Sweethaven Village is visited by many families. b) More than half a year was needed to build the set. c) Popeye managed to find his lost father. d) Popeye Village is located on an island next to Malta. 2. Underline the correct answer (1 mark each) a) Popeye Village was also known as (Sweethaven s Village, Sweet and Haven Village, Sweethaven Village). b) The film Popeye was first produced in (1890, 1980, 1990). c) The construction of the set started in the (4 th, 6 th, 9 th ) month of the year d) In order to build the set (more than, less than, exactly) 150 workers were needed. English Reading Comprehension Year 6 Page 5 of 10 February 2015

6 3. Answer the following questions (1 mark each) a) Find a word from paragraph 1 which shows that Robin Williams was a principal performer in Popeye. b) Find another word from paragraph 1 which means the same as fun. c) What was built around Anchor s Bay mouth? d) Find another word from paragraph 2 which is the opposite of found. 4. Write TRUE or False and give a reason for your answer (2 marks each) a) Anchor Bay is located in the village of Mellieħa. True or False? Why? b) Popeye Village is open only during the summer. True or False? Why? English Reading Comprehension Year 6 Page 6 of 10 February 2015

Grown-ups can enjoy all this together with free wine tasting, mini golf and food outlets in Popeye Village Fun Park.

7 Section 2 Popeye Village is open to the public seven days a week as an open-air museum and as a family entertainment complex. This village is open all year round with fun activities run by the animation team and famous cartoon characters. Grown-ups can enjoy all this together with free wine tasting, mini golf and food outlets in Popeye Village Fun Park. Children may also get to meet the main characters from the show such as Popeye, Olive Oyl, Bluto and Wimpy. Besides these attractions, Popeye Village offers other activities according to the respective season. During the marvellous Maltese summer one can enjoy water trampolines, a play pool and boat rides in Anchor Bay. During the Christmas festive season one may visit Santa s Toy Town and take part in the Christmas parade. (par. 4) Popeye Village has been equipped with various items related to the filming industry, including props used in the film s production. In the centre of Popeye Village s Lower Complex, visitors can find a small cinema in which they can see a twenty-minute history and information audio-visual show which includes clips from the actual film and the set s construction. The Popeye movie shown dedicates 15 of the 20 minutes to advertise the children s theme park attached to the complex. To complement such advertisement one could also take one of the 20 minute boat trips which are done on an hourly basis, during which one can admire the beautiful Anchor Bay and the scenery and view of Popeye Village from the sea. (par. 5) English Reading Comprehension Year 6 Page 7 of 10 February 2015

Moreover, performers and animators provide regular entertainment for families. There is interaction with the people in the audience during the shows.

8 Moreover, performers and animators provide regular entertainment for families. There is interaction with the people in the audience during the shows. These include: a Puppet Show which is a story requiring full interaction from the children, Doctor Graves who picks a member of the audience to try his experiments on, a Jerry Springer Show and much more. Popeye Village also hosts a variety of functions and activities at certain times of the year, including casual barbecue lunches and dinners. (par. 6) 1. Underline the correct answer. (½ a mark each) a) Popeye Village opens its doors as a family entertainment complex (all week, 6 days a week, during the weekend). b) Popeye Village has an (awesome mascot, animation team, animal) to entertain the visitors. c) Popeye Village organises activities according to the respective (day, season, year). d) In Popeye Village one can find (a dog s spa, a curtain shop, a cinema). English Reading Comprehension Year 6 Page 8 of 10 February 2015

9 2. Write T if the statement is True, F if the statement is False and N if no information is given. (½ a mark each) a) One can watch a twenty minute audio-visual show at Popeye Village. b) There are only 4 boat rides during the day around Popeye Village. c) At Popeye Village only one show is held to entertain the audience. d) One can take one s pet to Popeye Village. 3. Answer the following questions. (1 mark each) a) What can grown-ups do in Popeye Village? Name one. (par. 4) b) Copy the phrase from paragraph 5 which says that the major part of the movie shown is dedicated to advertisement. c) How is the boat trip around Anchor Bay scheduled? (par. 5) English Reading Comprehension Year 6 Page 9 of 10 February 2015

10 4. Questions from BOTH sections a) What kind of material was needed to build Popeye Village? (1 mark) b) Out of all the activities held at Popeye Village and stated in the passages, which ones would you like to do? Why? (2 marks) END OF PAPER English Reading Comprehension Year 6 Page 10 of 10 February 2015

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