MID- POINT- I, 2024-25

Grade : IV Date :
Subject : English Marks : 40
Sub Code : 0057 Time : 90 minutes

Candidate’s Name: Centre No. IA696

Candidates must answer on the Question Paper.

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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

 Answer all the questions. The number of marks are given in the bracket ( ) at the end of
each question or part question.

 You should show all your work in the booklet. The total number of marks for this paper
is 40.

Part 1 2 Total
Marks

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 PART-1
READING AND USE OF ENGLISH
I. Read the text about three friends from different countries talking about unique food
cultures.

For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, or C. [7M]

Pedro

Pedro resides in Mexico, a country celebrated for its vibrant culinary traditions. His
favorite dish is tacos, which he likes for their spicy salsa and fresh vegetable toppings.
Weekends are a special time for Pedro's family, gathering together with extended
relatives and enjoying festive meals that strengthen familial bonds.

Mei Ling :

Mei Ling, resides in China, loves a diet centered around rice, a basic part of Chinese
cooking. She loves eating noodles and dumplings with her family in in different ways.
During Chinese New Year, she eagerly looks forward to the "Reunion Dinner," a lavish
meal with special dishes believed to bring good fortune and unity to the family.

David

David, who is from Italy, really enjoys eating pasta and pizza, which are famous foods
in Italy. He especially likes pasta with sauces made from tomatoes and cheese, showing
the many different types of Italian cooking. In Italy, meals are important times when
people spend a lot of time together. They have long lunches and dinners with many
dishes, and they enjoy talking and being with their family and friends.

1. What is Pedro's favorite dish from Mexico?

A. tacos B. sushi C. pizza

2. What is a popular food in China according to Mei Ling?

A. noodles B. burritos C. sandwiches

3. When does Mei Ling's family have a special dinner in China?

A. Christmas B. Chinese New Year C. Easter

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4. Which country is known for its pasta and pizza, according to the text?

A. Mexico B. Italy C. China

5. What do David and his family enjoy during meals in Italy?

A. long lunches and dinners B. quick snacks C. breakfast only

6. What kind of sauce does David like with his pasta?

A. tomato and cheese B. soy sauce C. mustard

7. What do Pedro and his family often do on weekends in Mexico?

A. eat tacos with friends B. enjoy big meals with extended family

II. Read the sentences and circle the correct word for each space. [4M]

1. Sarah shares her toys and helps others without being asked; she is very .

A. generous B. caring C. thoughtful

2. Jake loves to explore and learn new things; he is very .

A. hardworking B. boring C. curious

3. Maria is always cheerful and makes everyone feel welcome; she is very
.

A. friendly B. nervous C. shy

4. Ben is always organized and helps keep his classroom tidy; he is very .

A. careless B. responsible C. stubborn

III. Read the text and circle the correct answer. [4M]

Our science comedy night is

1. very popular A. Go somewhere else to see the show.
The show will now take place in
room 4 of the West Building, so B. There are no more tickets left for the show.
that more people can see it.
See you there! C. The event is not taking place in East Building.
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 A. If you buy something on sale, you can’t bring
2. Clothes on sale cannot be it back.
returned.
Try them on before you buy B. Customers cannot try on the clothes.
them!
C. The sale will end soon, so hurry up!

2. Paul, A. Paul should buy more petrol before he reaches

There’s still a little petrol in the Benton.
car, so you won’t need to get
anyB.more until
There you reach
is little petrol in the car.
Benton, where you can buy it
cheaply.
C. There is no petrol left in the car.
Sally

3. Magazines needed for patients A. You can take these magazines home with you.
to read
B. You can draw in the magazines.
Leave them with our
receptionist or in the black C. Leave the magazines in the black box.
box by the front door.

IV. Combine adjectives and prepositions given in the box below to complete the
sentence.
[3M]

adjectives prepositions

interested good of in
afraid at

1. Amanda is spiders, yet she loves hiking in the woods.

2. Paul is often at playing piano, and he often performs at

local concerts.

3. We are in speaking new languages, especially those

spoken in countries we plan to visit next summer.
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V. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given in the bracket. [3M]

My pet cat's name is Whiskers. She (1) (sleep) in my bed every

night. I (2) ________ (like) to play with her after I come back home from school. She
(3) ________ (eat) fish and drink milk every day.

VI. Read the dialogue between Emma and Ben. Choose and circle the correct
quantifier. [3M]

Emma: Hey Ben, do you have (1) any / some toys at home?

Ben: Yes, I have some toy cars and (2) a lot of / little action figures.

Emma: Wow, that's cool! I have (3) a few / any dolls and several board games. We should
play together sometime!

Ben: Sure, that sounds like fun!

VII. Read the text about Kiara making plans for tomorrow. She is confused about
which modal verbs to use. Help her choose the correct modal verbs by underlining the
correct word.
[3M]

Tomorrow, I (1) ought to / can go to the park with my friends. We (2) might / may
play soccer if the weather is nice. I (3) must / have to finish my homework before I go
out. In the evening, I should help my mom with dinner.

VIII. Read about the class picnic and circle the indefinite pronouns. [3M]

Everyone in the class brought something for the picnic. Someone brought sandwiches,
another brought fruit, and someone else brought cookies. All the students enjoyed the
food and had a great time together.
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 PART-2
WRITING
I. Complete the message from Jackson to Amy. Write the lines of the text in the correct
order. [5M]
games. Please let me a huge chocolate cake and

to my birthday party? It's on I hope you can make it! Thanks! Jackson

know if you can come. Hi Amy Can you come

Saturday at 3 PM. I'm having

Jackson
Hi Amy,
Can you come

I hope you can make it!

Thanks! Jackson

II. Think about someone who inspires you—a family member, a teacher, or someone
famous. Write a short paragraph about this person using the present simple tense to
talk about states and routines. Include adjective + preposition. Write 25-35 words.
[5M]

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