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LEVELS 3–5 En KEY STAGE 2 2007 English test Reading answer booklet On Dangerous Ground First name ________________________________________________ Last name ________________________________________________ School ________________________________________________ Page Marks 5 7 9 11 13 14 TOTAL Borderline check (whole subject) For marker’s use only KS2_ReadAnsDangGrd_275372.qxp 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 1

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3 Instructions Questions and Answers 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 writing is needed. ● short answers Some questions are followed by a short line or box. This shows that you need only write a word or phrase in your answer. ● several line answers Some questions are followed by a few lines. This gives you space to write more words or a sentence or two. ● longer answers Some questions are followed by a large box. This shows that a longer, more detailed answer is needed to explain your opinion. You can write in full sentences if you want to. ● other answers For some questions you need do no writing at all and you should tick, draw lines to, or put a ring around your answer. Read the instructions carefully so that you know how to answer the question. Marks The number under each box at the side of the page tells you the maximum number of marks for each question. Please wait until you are told to start work on page 4. You should work through the booklet until you are asked to stop, referring to your reading booklet when you need to. When a question includes a page reference, you should refer to the text on that page to help you with your answer. You will have 45 minutes for this test. KS2_ReadAnsDangGrd_275372.qxp 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 3

SECTION 1 4 These questions are about Volcanoes (pages 4 and 5). Choose the best word or group of words to fit the passage and put a ring around your choice. 1. Under the Earth’s surface, it gets erupting. gentle. no longer erupting. pouring out lava. 2. Most people think that volcanoes are 2 1 mark 3. An active volcano is one that is 3 1 mark 4. Fill in the facts about the eruption of Vesuvius in the table below. One box has been filled in as an example. hot. wet. cool. dark. 1 1 mark anywhere in the world. tall and cone shaped. broad and flat. under the sea. Date and time eruption started Height of volcanic cloud Depth of rubble over Pompeii Contents of volcanic cloud Midday, 24th August, AD 79 4 3 marks KS2_ReadAnsDangGrd_275372.qxp 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 4

please turn over Total Volcanoes 5 8. Some words on pages 4 and 5 stand out because they are in boldprint. Why are they written like this? They are words from another language. They are subheadings. They are words that are explained in the text. They are names in the text. 5 1 mark 7. Look at the section called The Eruption of Vesuviuson page 5. Findand copya word which tells you that the ash was dangerously hot. 8 1 mark 5. Are these sentences trueor false? Write Tor Fby each one. The first one has been done for you. There are two types of volcano. F Lava consists of liquid rock. Some volcanoes are under the sea. All volcanoes produce loud explosions. 6 2 marks 6. ...this liquid rock can ...burst through What does the word bursttell us about the movement of the lava? 7 1 mark 11 marks Tick one. KS2_ReadAnsDangGrd_275372.qxp 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 5

10. Look again at Pliny’s account of his uncle’s journey. The events are described below, but they are in the wrong order. Number each event to show the correct order. The first one has been done for you. ordered launching of ships received letter from Rectina came close to land refused to listen to advice journeyed into danger zone SECTION 2 6 These questions are about Disaster Strikes(pages 6 and 7). 10 2 marks 1 9. The following are the people who were mentioned inDisaster Strikes. Match the names with the correct descriptions. One has been done for you. woman who lived near the volcano naval commander who rescued people young man who watched the events historian who recorded details of the events Pliny Tacitus Pliny’s uncle Rectina 9 1 mark KS2_ReadAnsDangGrd_275372.qxp 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 6

please turn over Total Disaster Strikes 7 11 1 mark 11. Look at the information about Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 on page 6. How do you know that life was peaceful in the area? 12a 1 mark 13 2 marks 12.Findand copytwo phrases, one from page 6 and one from page 7, to show that Pliny’s uncle wanted to study the volcano. 13. What dangers made the helmsman want to turn back? Write two. 1. 2. 12b 1 mark a) Evidence from page 6: b) Evidence from the letter on page 7: 8 marks KS2_ReadAnsDangGrd_275372.qxp 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 7

8 Disaster Strikes 14 3 marks 14. Pliny’s uncle received a written message from Rectina stating her problem and asking for his help. What do you think Rectina wrote? Using the information you have read, write Rectina’s message below. Dear Friend, 15 3 marks 15. Some people think that Pliny’s uncle was a brave but foolish leader. What do you think? brave foolish brave and foolish Explain your answer using parts of the information to help you. KS2_ReadAnsDangGrd_275372.qxp 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 8

please turn over Total SECTION 3 9 19 2 marks These questions are about Pompeii Today(page 8). 17 2 marks 17. ...not all visitors treat the site with respect. Write down two different ways in which they cause damage to the town. 1. 2. 19. Explain why the archaeologist believes that he is watching the second death of Pompeii. 18 1 mark 18. ...trapped in time. Why do you think Pompeii was described in this way? 16 1 mark 16. What was the unusual blanket that covered the town? 12 marks KS2_ReadAnsDangGrd_275372.qxp 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 9

Pompeii Today 10 These questions are about the postcards (page 9). 20. Why was Vesuvius closed to visitors on the day Neena wanted to visit it? 20 1 mark 21. What opinion did Neena and Lisa have in common? 21 1 mark 24.Findand copythe words that show that Lisa knew she had done something wrong. 24 1 mark 22. Neena could have written I saw someone taking a ... but instead she wrote I saw an idiot hacking off and stealing a ... What does Neena’s choice of words tell you about the way she felt? 22 1 mark 23. Why does Lisa say that she was lucky? 23 1 mark KS2_ReadAnsDangGrd_275372.qxp 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 10

please turn over Total SECTION 4 11 These questions are about the advertisements (pages 10 and 11). 26. Look at the Bay of Naples Museum advertisement. If you wanted to visit the museum, what other information would you need? Write down twothings. 26 2 marks 1. 2. 25. Look at these statements from the advertisement for the Café Vesuvio. Tickeach one to show whether its main purpose is to give information or persuade the reader. The first one has been done for you. Inform Persuade Vegetarian dishes available ✓ The best pizzas in town Round the corner from the museum Open 11am to 11pm friendly atmosphere 25 2 marks 9 marks KS2_ReadAnsDangGrd_275372.qxp 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 11

12 A Day in Pompeii 27. Each section of the advertisement below tries to attract customers in a different way. a) Label each arrow with the correct letter: A invites the customer B explains what is on offer C gives added encouragement 27a 1 mark 27b 1 mark b) What does section Ddo? Not sure where to go? Not sure what to see? Why not try Lucio’s all-inclusive guided walking tour? We’ll show you the best of Pompeii. Highlights include: Museum visit • The house of the silver wedding The central baths • Designing your own mosaic Dressing up in a toga • Activities for children GOOD VALUE – discounts for students, senior citizens, children and families! Departs: Main Gate, 10am and 2pm D KS2_ReadAnsDangGrd_275372.qxp 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 12

please turn over Total A Day in Pompeii 13 28. Here are some brief descriptions of the advertisements on pages 10 and 11. Draw lines to match each advertisement to its description. 28 1 mark Mountain railway Bay of Naples Museum Lucio’s walking tours Description Advertisement uses verbs at the beginning of lines to invite the reader attracts the reader’s attention with questions uses formal language to explain what the reader can learn 3 marks KS2_ReadAnsDangGrd_275372.qxp 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 13

Total SECTION 5 14 31. How does the information in Volcanoes(pages 4 and 5) help you to understand Disaster Strikes(pages 6 and 7)? 31 2 marks These questions are about the whole booklet. 29 3 marks 30 2 marks 29. On which pages can you find the following types of text? Page captions and diagrams an eye-witness account advertising an expert’s opinion 30. Why is On Dangerous Grounda suitable title for this booklet? 7 marks KS2_ReadAnsDangGrd_275372.qxp 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 14

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