ST NICHOLAS COLLEGE HALF YEARLY PRIMARY EXAMINATIONS February 2018 YEAR 6 ENGLISH TIME: 50 minutes (Reading Comprehension)

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1 ST NICHOLAS COLLEGE HALF YEARLY PRIMARY EXAMINATIONS February 2018 YEAR 6 ENGLISH TIME: 50 minutes (Reading Comprehension) Total 30 Name: Class: English- Reading Comprehension-Year 6-Half Yearly Exams 2018 Page 1 of 8

2 Reading Comprehension 1 (6 marks) Read this menu carefully and answer the questions on the opposite page. Seaview Restaurant Menu Starters Soup of the day 3.50 Grilled low-fat goat s cheese (V) 3.95 Smoked salmon 5.95 Salads Mixed salad (V) 5.50 Seafood salad 7.25 Main Courses Fillet steak served with chips and carrots Summer vegetable omelette (V) 6.95 Grilled tuna served with a choice of fresh vegetables 9.95 Desserts Cheesecake 2.95 Selection of ice cream 2.50 Cheese and biscuits 2.95 Beverages Glass of wine (red or white) 1.95 Beer 2.25 Bottle of wine (red or white) 9.95 Soft drinks 1.75 Coffee (cappuccino or instant) % discount on children s portions (V) Vegetarian English- Reading Comprehension-Year 6-Half Yearly Exams 2018 Page 2 of 8

3 1. Underline the correct answer. 1½ marks (a) A vegetarian can order (fillet steak, summer vegetable omelette, grilled tuna) for main course. (b) You cannot have (fruit, ice-cream, cheese) for dessert. (c) The cheapest salad is the (chicken salad, mixed salad, seafood salad). 2. True (T), False (F), or No Information Given (NIG) Read the following sentences and tick the correct box. 3 marks T F NIG a) There are three different starters on the menu. b) The cheesecake is ideal for vegetarians. c) Children pay the same price as adults. d) Three food items are available for vegetarians. e) There are two types of coffee listed in this menu. f) The restaurant is open daily. 3. From the menu, write one item in each section. 1½ marks Vegetarian Fish Non-alcoholic drink English- Reading Comprehension-Year 6-Half Yearly Exams 2018 Page 3 of 8

4 Reading Comprehension 2 (24 marks) Read the following text which is divided into two sections. Then, answer the questions that follow each section. Section 1 Most children love to play and build things with those colourful little blocks we all know as LEGO blocks. Let's learn a little more about the history of these fun toys. LEGO blocks are just part of the overall line of construction toys made by the Lego Group, a company from Denmark. In addition to the colourful interlocking plastic blocks we're all familiar with, other LEGO toys include gears, figurines, wheels and various other parts that allow children to construct all sorts of buildings, machines, vehicles and even robots. LEGO toys have become so popular all over the world that they have expanded from just toys to include movies, games, competitions and even LEGO-themed amusement parks. The Lego Group got its start in the carpentry workshop of Ole Kirk Christiansen. He started making wooden toys in He began calling his company Lego" in 1934, based upon the Danish phrase leg godt, which means play well." The company has passed from father to son and is now owned by Kjeld Kirk Kristiansen, a grandchild of the founder. The Lego Group began making its famous plastic interlocking blocks in At first, they were not very popular, because customers still preferred wooden toys. Over time, though, they became extremely popular as the company made them part of an overall system of toys that children could use to build an unlimited variety of things. English- Reading Comprehension-Year 6-Half Yearly Exams 2018 Page 4 of 8

5 Questions on Section 1 (9 marks) 1. In which country was the Lego Group founded? 1 mark 2. List two other toys produced by the Lego Group apart from the blocks. 1mark 3. At first, the plastic blocks were not very popular with the customers. Explain why. 1 mark 4. Underline the correct answer. 1 mark (a) colourful interlocking plastic blocks The word interlocking means (separated, joining, attractive). (b) to build an unlimited variety of things The word unlimited means (infinite, easy, small). 5. True (T), False (F), No Information Given (NIG) 4 marks Read the following sentences and tick the correct box. T F NIG a) The Lego Group produce other toys apart from blocks. b) There are 6 Lego-themed amusement parks around the world. c) The first toy produced by Ole Kirk Christiansen was the Lego block. d) At first, the blocks were not so popular. e) The first blocks were manufactured in f) One can build a very limited variety of things with the Lego blocks. g) Lego Group still produces wooden toys. h) We see Lego toys in movies and games. 6. Fill in the blanks with a word from the passage. 1 mark Ole Kirk Christiansen was the of the Lego Group. His owns the company now. English- Reading Comprehension-Year 6-Half Yearly Exams 2018 Page 5 of 8

6 Section 2 The LEGO brick is the most important product for this company. This product underwent extensive development over the years. The brick in its present form was launched in January 28, The interlocking principle with its tubes makes it unique and offers unlimited building possibilities. Although there were changes in the LEGO block design, they are still compatible with blocks produced earlier. The Lego Group takes great pride in manufacturing precise pieces that fit firmly together, yet can be easily taken apart. It's just a matter of getting the imagination going! Since 1963, LEGO blocks have been made from a special plastic called acrylonitrile butadiene styrene or ABS. Over the last 50 years, the Lego Group has produced over 400 billion LEGO blocks. That's enough LEGO blocks for every person in the world to have over 60 LEGO blocks! The great thing about LEGO toys is that they can be taken apart and reused over and over again to make new creations. Today, the Lego Group also makes LEGO robotic sets that help young students learn how to build and programme robots in competitions, such as the Junior FIRST LEGO League. Some children may also be familiar with the video game series that have developed from the popularity of LEGO toys. Some of these popular video games include Lego Star Wars, Lego Indiana Jones, Lego Batman and Lego Rock Band. The popularity of LEGO blocks has grown so much over the years that these toys can be found in all parts of the world, even in schools as educational toys. (Adapted from wonderpolis.org) English- Reading Comprehension-Year 6-Half Yearly Exams 2018 Page 6 of 8

7 Questions on Section 2 (11 marks) 7. Underline the correct answer. 1 mark (a) they are still compatible The word compatible in this phrase means (matching, better, smaller). (b) Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene is a type of (metal, plastic, wood). 8. It's just a matter of getting the imagination going! What does the author mean? 1 mark 9. What is so special about Lego toys? 1 mark 10. True (T), False (F), No Information Given (NIG) 4 marks Read the following sentences and tick ( ) the correct box. a) The design of the Lego block never changed. b) Lego blocks were always made of plastic. c) Lego Group manufactures more than 400 billion blocks. d) Lego Group has also been making robotic sets since e) Lego toys can also be educational toys. f) Lego Group are planning to change the blocks in the future. g) The Junior Lego League is held annually. h) Lego Rock Band was developed by Lego Group. T F NIG 11. How are the Lego robotic sets helpful to young students? 1 mark English- Reading Comprehension-Year 6-Half Yearly Exams 2018 Page 7 of 8

8 12. List down two video game series developed by Lego group. 1 mark 13. (a) Why do you think the Lego blocks are so popular with children? 2 marks (b) Give a reason from the text which shows this. Questions on the two sections (4 marks) 14. Why do you think the Lego company has done so well? 2 marks 15. Imagine you could come up with an idea to improve the Lego blocks. What would you suggest? 2 marks END OF READING COMPREHENSION PAPER English- Reading Comprehension-Year 6-Half Yearly Exams 2018 Page 8 of 8