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First name Middle name Last name Date of birthDay MonthYear School name2019 national curriculum testsKey stage 2English reading

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Page 3 of 20 Questions and answersYou have one hour to complete this test, answering the questions in the answer booklet. Read one text and answer the questions about that text before moving on to read the next text. There are three texts and three sets of questions. In this booklet, there are different types of question for you to answer in different ways. The space for your answer shows you what type of answer is needed. Write your answer in the space provided. Do not write over any barcodes.MarksThe number under each line at the side of the page tells you the number of marks As this is a reading test, you must use the information in the texts to help you to answer the questions. When a question includes a page reference, you should refer to the text on that page to help you with your answer. You have one hour to read the texts in the reading booklet and answer the

Page 4 of Questions 11What is Ajay doing when the post arrives? 1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026560 – 15 October 2018 8:21 AM – Version 12How does Joe know that the letter contains bad news before his mum tells him what it says?1 mark R029308 – 15 October 2018 8:24 AM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.2 (2017)3What does the letter in the brown envelope tell Joe’s mother? 1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026564 – 11 October 2018 10:36 AM – Version 1

Page 5 of 1 What is Ajay doing when the post arrives? 1 mark KS2 item template version 2 R026560 – 15 October 2018 8:21 AM – Version 14Look at page 4. Find and copy one word which shows that Joe is angry.1 mark KS2 item template version 2R027330 – 15 October 2018 3:53 PM – Version 15Look at page 4. In Ajay’s opinion, how do people feel about the park? 1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026565 – 11 October 2018 10:41 AM – Version 16Look at the paragraph beginning: ‘You boys best get to school...’ to the end of page 4. ‘But what about...?’ Joe started to say. Which words would best complete Joe’s question? Tick one. your breakfastour gamesyour jobour homework1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026567 – 15 October 2018 8:32 AM – Version 1 3 What does the letter in the brown envelope tell Joe’s mother? 1 mark KS2 item template version 2 R026564 – 11 October 2018 10:36 AM – Version 1

Page 6 of 7What is Joe’s mother thinking after she reads the letter? Tick one thought.I’m happy that the boys have finished their breakfast.I’m worried the boys will be late for school.I don’t want the boys to realise how upset I am.I’ll cook sweet-and- sour spaghetti for the boys later.1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026562 – 15 October 2018 8:37 AM – Version 18If she was trying to reassure Joe, it wasn’t working. What does reassure mean in this sentence? 1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026570 – 11 October 2018 10:50 AM – Version 1

Page 7 of 10‘Oi!’ Ajay yelled, ‘what are you doing?’ Joe read the sign: ‘Under development.’ ‘What’s going on?’ Joe asked. ‘Why have you closed the park?’ Joe and Ajay react differently to seeing the man hammering in the sign. How does Joe react? Tick one. He is calmer.He is ruder.He is less interested.He is less worried.1 mark R029311 – 27 November 2018 3:52 PM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.2 (2017)9Look at the paragraph at the top of page 5. Find and copy one word that shows the boys do not want to leave the house. 1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026587 – 15 October 2018 8:41 AM – Version 111Look at the sign from the story. Who has produced the sign? 1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026579 – 15 October 2018 8:47 AM – Version 1

Page 8 of 13Using information from the text, tick one box in each row to show whether each statement is true or false.True False The park has been looked after by a park warden. The park is going to be replaced with a shopping centre. Building work in the park will start at the end of July. The warden had two weeks’ notice of the park’s closure.2 marks KS2 item template version 2R030167 – 14 December 2018 2:13 PM – Version 112Look at the paragraph beginning: Underneath the notice was a… to the end of page 5. What is happening inside the park straight after Joe and Ajay have read the sign?1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026582 – 11 December 2018 8:24 AM – Version 1

Page 9 of 13 Using information from the text, tick one box in each row to show whether each statement is true or false. True False The park has been looked after by a park warden. The park is going to be replaced with a shopping centre. Building work in the park will start at the end of July. The warden had two weeks’ notice of the park’s closure. 2 marks KS2 item template version 2 R030167 – 14 December 2018 2:13 PM – Version 1 12 Look at the paragraph beginning: Underneath the notice was a… to the end of page 5. What is happening inside the park straight after Joe and Ajay have read the sign? 1 mark KS2 item template version 2 R026582 – 11 December 2018 8:24 AM – Version 114What is the name of the organisation that produced this fact sheet about bumblebees? 1 mark R027560 – 11 October 2018 11:07 AM – Version 1 KS2 item arithmetic template version 2.1 (2017)15Look at the section headed: Save our bees. Complete the table below with one piece of evidence from the leaflet to support each statement. EvidenceThe Bumblebee Conservation Trust is worried about bees. The leaflet makes readers feel hopeful for bumblebees.2 marks R028116 – 12 October 2018 8:54 AM – Version 1 KS2 item arithmetic template version 2.1 (2017)Questions 14

Page 10 of 17Look at the section headed: What’s so different about the bumblebee? The text refers to the bumblebees’ cousins. Who are their cousins?1 mark R027566 – 15 October 2018 8:51 AM – Version 1 KS2 item arithmetic template version 2.1 (2017)18Which section of the leaflet is written to inform readers that they are unlikely to be stung by bumblebees? Write the name of the section:1 mark R027587 – 11 October 2018 11:21 AM – Version 1 KS2 item arithmetic template version 2.1 (2017)16In our modern world of paved gardens and intensive farming, our bumblebees find themselves hungry and homeless. This suggests that… Tick one. farming has helped bees.paved gardens are attractive.bees are good at finding their way.bees have only started struggling recently. 1 mark R029343 – 11 October 2018 11:13 AM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.2 (2017)

Page 11 of 19In what way is buzz pollination more useful than other forms of pollination? 1 mark R027584 – 11 October 2018 11:25 AM – Version 1 KS2 item arithmetic template version 2.1 (2017)20Look at page 7. Why is it important for bumblebees to leave a smelly scent on some flowers? Tick one. so that others avoid itbecause it smells better than nectarso others know it has pollenbecause bees give flowers their scent1 mark R029337 – 11 October 2018 11:28 AM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.2 (2017)21Look at the section headed: Things you can do to help. Find and copy one word that shows how essential flowers are to bees.1 mark R029313 – 15 October 2018 8:53 AM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.2 (2017) 18 Which section of the leaflet is written to inform readers that they are unlikely to be stung by bumblebees? Write the name of the section: 1 mark R027587 – 11 October 2018 11:21 AM – Version 1 KS2 item arithmetic template version 2.1 (2017) 16 In our modern world of paved gardens and intensive farming, our bumblebees find themselves hungry and homeless. This suggests that… Tick one. farming has helped bees. paved gardens are attractive. bees are good at finding their way. bees have only started struggling recently. 1 mark R029343 – 11 October 2018 11:13 AM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.2 (2017)

Page 12 of 22Look at page 7. (a) Tick one box in each row to show whether each of the following flowers is bee-friendly or not bee-friendly.Bee-friendly Not bee-friendly lavender pansy herbs wild rose (b) Explain why the flowers that are not bee-friendly do not attract bees. 1 mark 1 mark R027570 – 14 December 2018 2:15 PM – Version 1 KS2 item arithmetic template version 2.1 (2017)

Page 13 of 24Using information from the text, tick one box in each row to show whether each statement is true or false. True False Wasps can be aggressive. Male bumblebees sometimes sting. Bumblebees only go outside when it is warm. You need a big garden to help bumblebees.2 marks R029312 – 14 December 2018 2:17 PM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.2 (2017)23Look at the section headed: Energy drink for bees. These instructions suggest that the reader… Tick one. enjoys preparing food.has lots of energy.is willing to handle bees.is skilled at gardening.1 mark R027582_2 – 31 October 2018 3:50 PM – Version 1 KS2 item arithmetic template version 2.1 (2017) 22 Look at page 7. (a) Tick one box in each row to show whether each of the following flowers is bee-friendly or not bee-friendly. Bee-friendly Not bee-friendly lavender pansy herbs wild rose (b) Explain why the flowers that are not bee-friendly do not attract bees. 1 mark 1 mark R027570 – 14 December 2018 2:15 PM – Version 1 KS2 item arithmetic template version 2.1 (2017)

Page 14 of 27Bumblebees are very important to the human race. Give two ways they are important.1. 2.2 marks R028122 – 15 October 2018 9:06 AM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.1 (2017)26Give one example of the use of humour in the fact sheet.1 mark R029944 – 11 October 2018 11:50 AM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.2 (2017)25Look at the whole text. Complete the table below to show what the text says you can do to help bumblebees. Help for all bumblebees Help for a weak bumblebee 1. 2. 1. 2 marks R027573 – 12 October 2018 8:57 AM – Version 1 KS2 item arithmetic template version 2.1 (2017)

Page 15 of 29She pulled on a pair of her father’s old boots, slung his brown coat over her nightdress, and opened the door. The word slung suggests that Piper put on the brown coat… Tick one. carelessly.slowly.tidily.thoughtfully.1 mark R029940 – 11 October 2018 12:00 PM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.2 (2017)28What has Piper been counting in the first paragraph? 1. 2.1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026489 – 11 October 2018 11:57 AM – Version 1 27 Bumblebees are very important to the human race. Give two ways they are important. 1. 2. 2 marks R028122 – 15 October 2018 9:06 AM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.1 (2017) 26 Give one example of the use of humour in the fact sheet. 1 mark R029944 – 11 October 2018 11:50 AM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.2 (2017)Questions 28 25 Look at the whole text. Complete the table below to show what the text says you can do to help bumblebees. Help for all bumblebees Help for a weak bumblebee 1. 2. 1. 2 marks R027573 – 12 October 2018 8:57 AM – Version 1 KS2 item arithmetic template version 2.1 (2017)30Look at page 8. Why is the boy huddled in the doorway while he waits for Piper to open the door?1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026491 – 15 October 2018 9:11 AM – Version 1

Page 16 of 32What impressions do you get of Piper’s house? Give two impressions, using evidence from the text to support your answer.ImpressionEvidence 3 marks R029941 – 31 October 2018 3:58 PM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.2 (2017)31Look at page 9. Why has Micah come to Piper’s house on the night of the storm?1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026507 – 31 October 2018 4:03 PM – Version 1

Page 17 of 32 What impressions do you get of Piper’s house? Give two impressions, using evidence from the text to support your answer. ImpressionEvidence 3 marks R029941 – 31 October 2018 3:58 PM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.2 (2017) 31 Look at page 9. Why has Micah come to Piper’s house on the night of the storm? 1 mark KS2 item template version 2 R026507 – 31 October 2018 4:03 PM – Version 133Piper has mixed feelings about music boxes. Complete the table below to show her thoughts.What Piper likes about the music boxWhat Piper dislikes about music boxes2 marks KS2 item template version 2R027342 – 12 October 2018 8:31 AM – Version 134Look at page 9. ‘But she won’t sing?’ What does Piper mean when she says this?1 mark R029317 – 15 October 2018 9:15 AM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.2 (2017)

Page 18 of 35Look at page 9. Where did Micah find the music box?1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026516 – 11 December 2018 8:35 AM – Version 136What work has Micah done to the music box before showing it to Piper?1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026522 – 11 December 2018 8:38 AM – Version 137Piper thinks Micah has done a decent job. She thinks his work has been... Tick one. excellent.careful.sloppy.reasonable. 1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026521 – 12 October 2018 8:43 AM – Version 1

Page 19 of 35 Look at page 9. Where did Micah find the music box? 1 mark KS2 item template version 2 R026516 – 11 December 2018 8:35 AM – Version 1 36 What work has Micah done to the music box before showing it to Piper? 1 mark KS2 item template version 2 R026522 – 11 December 2018 8:38 AM – Version 1 37 Piper thinks Micah has done a decent job. She thinks his work has been... Tick one. excellent. careful. sloppy. reasonable. 1 mark KS2 item template version 2 R026521 – 12 October 2018 8:43 AM – Version 138Look at the last paragraph, beginning: ‘Yeah, it’ll look smart.’ Find and copy one word that suggests that the sound coming from Micah’s music box is unpleasant. 1 mark KS2 item template version 2R026523 – 12 October 2018 8:45 AM – Version 139What impressions do you get of the relationship between Piper and Micah? Give two impressions, supporting your answer with evidence from the text.1. 2.3 marks R029319 – 12 October 2018 8:48 AM – Version 1 KS2 item template version 2.2 (2017)

2019 key stage 2 English reading Reading answer booklet Print version product code: STA/19/8210/p ISBN: 978-1-78957-005-2 Electronic PDF version product code: STA/19/8210/e ISBN: 978-1-78957-025-0 For more copies Additional copies of this book are not available during the test window. They can be downloaded afterwards from https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/national-curriculum-assessments-practice-materials. © Crown copyright 2019Re-use of Crown copyright in test materials Subject to the exceptions listed below, the test materials on this website are Crown copyright and you may re-use them (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium in accordance with the terms of the Open Government Licence v3.0 which can be found on the National Archives website and accessed via the following link: www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence. When you use this information under the Open Government Licence v3.0, you should include the following attribution: ‘Contains material developed by the Standards and Testing Agency for 2019 national curriculum assessments and licensed under Open Government Licence v3.0’ and where possible provide a link to the licence.Exceptions – third-party copyright content in test materials You must obtain permission from the relevant copyright owners, as listed in the ‘2019 key stage 2 tests copyright report’, for re-use of any third-party copyright content which we have identied in the test materials, as listed below. Alternatively, you should remove the unlicensed third-party copyright content and/or replace it with appropriately licensed material. Third-party content The Park: Taken from The Accidental Prime Minister, Oxford University Press, 2015. Author: Tom McLaughlin. Fact Sheet: About Bumblebees: Adapted from http://bumblebeeconservation.org/images/uploads/Resources/BBCT_Bumblebee_Factsheet.pdf. Music Box: Taken from The Mark of the Dragony, Delacorte Press, 2014. Author: Jaleigh Johnson. If you have any queries regarding these test materials, contact the national curriculum assessments helpline on