O/L English Model Paper
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Hope all of you are safe and keeping in good health! Since we are unable to conduct classes due to the prevailing situation in our country, I'm sending this quiz to be done in order to keep in touch with English.
Regards,
Dineth
INSTRUCTIONS Attempt ALL questions as required Time duration - 1 hour and 30 minutes After the submission of your answers, a screenshot of the score certificate should be sent to my WhatApp or email to kpmdineth@gmail. Com
Questions and Answers
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Read the following passage and answer the questions Most people find animals like dogs, cats and birds adorable and some keep them in their homes as pets However, there are also people who abuse animals. They enjoy torturing helpless creatures to gain a sense of control over them. Their pleasure is increased since these animals very often cannot do anything to defend themselves. Reports of animal abuse are increasing. One just has to look in the newspaper to see the increase in the number of cases of animal abuse. What is worse is that for every abuse case reported, there are many more that are not. Not long ago, a local newspaper reported several cases of animal abuse. In one particular cruel case, a group of young people caught an eagle and did horrible things to it. Helpless to defend itself, the eagle had to endure this cruel torture. Apart from this case, there have also been several other cases in which people deliberately killed animals by throwing them out of high windows or poisoning them simply because they could not tolerate the noises the animals made. While most of us are disgusted to see or hear about such inhumane behaviour towards animals, animal abuse is still on the rise. These animal abusers fail to consider the needs and feelings of the animals. In order to reduce and ultimately prevent such cases of animal abuse in Sri Lanka, the Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) was set up. The organization not only aims to prevent cruelty to animals but also cares for unwanted animals that have been badly abused. The SPCA has embarked on some programmes to prevent animal abuse. They give talks in schools explaining why animals should not be abused. It is only through educating the public that animal abuse can be prevented
- 2.
Listen to the following audio and label the plan. Choose five answers from the box and remember the corresponding letter for each of the question 1 to 2. After listening click NEXT to WRITE your answers.
- 3.
Write an essay
- 4.
This is a roughly build wooden ________ in a village farm and there is smoke coming out of the ________ on the roof.
Correct Answer(s)
shack,hut
chimneyExplanation
The given answer suggests that the structure in question is a shack or a hut, typically found in a village farm. The presence of smoke coming out of the chimney on the roof further supports this explanation, as it indicates that the structure is being used for cooking or heating purposes.Rate this question:
- 5.
A man holding a ________ in his right hand, is repairing a damaged ________. There is a box full of ________ beside him.
Correct Answer(s)
hammer
fence
toolsExplanation
The man is repairing a damaged fence and is holding a hammer in his right hand. There is also a box full of tools beside him, indicating that he has a variety of tools available for the repair job.Rate this question:
- 6.
The man is ________ the farm for the initial cultivation. The steel blade is drawn by two ________.
Correct Answer(s)
ploughing
oxen,calves,bulls,buffaloes,cowsExplanation
The correct answer is ploughing, oxen, calves, bulls, buffaloes, cows. In this sentence, the man is performing the action of ploughing the farm for the initial cultivation. The steel blade is drawn by two animals, which can be any of the options listed: oxen, calves, bulls, buffaloes, or cows.Rate this question:
- 7.
The Corona virus outbreak had a catastrophic impact on the _________ in Sri Lanka, with many businesses and individuals highly exposed to the industry facing severe hardship.
- A.
Tourist
- B.
Tourism
- C.
Touristy
- D.
Touring
Correct Answer
B. TourismExplanation
The correct answer is "tourism". The sentence states that the Corona virus outbreak had a catastrophic impact on the tourism industry in Sri Lanka, causing severe hardship for businesses and individuals highly exposed to the industry. This suggests that the tourism industry in Sri Lanka suffered greatly due to the outbreak, leading to negative consequences for those involved in the sector.Rate this question:
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- 8.
Anuradhapura is an ancient kingdom in the North Central Province of Sri Lanka with so much of __________ importance.
- A.
History
- B.
Historian
- C.
Historical
- D.
Historic
Correct Answer
C. HistoricalExplanation
Anuradhapura is an ancient kingdom in Sri Lanka that holds significant historical importance. The term "historical" accurately describes the relevance and significance of Anuradhapura in terms of its rich past and cultural heritage.Rate this question:
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- 9.
This balm is an extremely _______ cure for a headache.
- A.
Effective
- B.
Effectively
- C.
Effectiveness
- D.
Effector
Correct Answer
A. EffectiveExplanation
The word "extremely" suggests that the balm is a very powerful or strong cure for a headache. The adjective "effective" means successful in producing a desired or intended result, so it is the most suitable choice to describe a cure that can effectively relieve a headache.Rate this question:
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- 10.
They searched for the contact number of the Electricity Board in the telephone ___________
- A.
Catelogue
- B.
Directory
- C.
Encyclopedia
- D.
Magazine
Correct Answer
B. DirectoryExplanation
The correct answer is "directory" because a telephone directory is a book or a list that contains contact numbers and addresses of individuals, businesses, and organizations. It is commonly used to find specific contact information, such as the contact number of the Electricity Board in this case. A catalog, encyclopedia, or magazine would not typically contain this type of contact information.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Read the poem and fill in the blanks using ONE word The Echoing Green by William Blake The sun does arise And make happy the skies The merry bells ring To welcome the spring The skylark and thrush The birds of the bush Sing louder around To the bells’ cheerful sound While our sports shall be seen On the echoing green According to the poem the sun makes the ________ happy. The ________ season of the year is welcomed with the ringing of ________ and to its ________ the birds sing louder.
Correct Answer
skies
spring
bells
soundExplanation
According to the poem, the sun makes the skies happy. The spring season of the year is welcomed with the ringing of bells and to its sound the birds sing louder.Rate this question:
- 12.
Fill in the blanks using these prepositions (in / into / on / onto / with) A new vacuum cleaner salesman knocked ________ the door of the first house in the street. A tall lady answered the door. Before she could speak, the salesman rushed ________ the living room and opened a big black plastic bag and poured all the droppings ________ the carpet. “Madam, if I could not clean this up ________ the use of this new powerful vacuum cleaner, I will EAT all these droppings!” exclaimed the salesman. “Do you need chilly sauce or ketchup with that?” asked the lady. The bewildered salesman asked, “Why, madam?” “There’s no electricity ________ the house” said the lady.
Correct Answer
on
into
onto
with
inExplanation
The correct answers for the blanks are as follows:
- "on" the door
- "into" the living room
- "onto" the carpet
- "with" the use of this new powerful vacuum cleaner
- "in" the house
The salesman knocks on the door, rushes into the living room, pours the droppings onto the carpet, claims he can clean it up with the use of the vacuum cleaner, and the lady reveals there is no electricity in the house.Rate this question:
- 13.
Choose the correct conjunction The motorist must wait __________ the traffic light changes to green.
- A.
When
- B.
Unless
- C.
Until
- D.
While
Correct Answer
C. UntilExplanation
The correct answer is "until". This conjunction is used to indicate that the motorist must wait for the traffic light to change to green before proceeding. It implies a condition that needs to be met before taking action.Rate this question:
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- 14.
I would have fallen off the bus ____________ the conductor hadn't caught me.
- A.
If
- B.
Unless
- C.
Because
- D.
Although
Correct Answer
A. IfExplanation
The correct answer is "if" because it indicates a conditional situation. The sentence suggests that the person would have fallen off the bus if the conductor had not caught them. The word "if" is commonly used to introduce a condition or a possibility.Rate this question:
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- 15.
The doctor examined the patient __________ he could diagnose the illness.
- A.
Eventhough
- B.
But
- C.
Therefore
- D.
Because
Correct Answer
C. ThereforeExplanation
The correct answer is "therefore" because it indicates a cause-and-effect relationship between the doctor examining the patient and being able to diagnose the illness. The examination is the cause, and the diagnosis is the effect.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Rearrange the words to make a meaningful sentence Avoid punctuation marks when writing the answer the best / your parents / the most / so make / have given / you / of your life
Correct Answer
your parents have given you the most so make the best of your lifeExplanation
The sentence is a piece of advice, encouraging the reader to make the most out of their life, considering that their parents have given them the most. It highlights the importance of appreciating and utilizing the opportunities and support provided by one's parents in order to live a fulfilling life.Rate this question:
- 17.
In / cheapest / is / water / world / drink / the
Correct Answer
water is the cheapest drink in worldExplanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that water is the cheapest drink in the world. This means that out of all the available options for beverages, water is the most affordable. It is likely that this statement is based on the fact that water is widely accessible and does not require any additional costs or processing compared to other drinks. Therefore, in terms of cost, water is the most economical choice.Rate this question:
- 18.
Only fewer cases of animal abuse are reported in local newspapers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Unknown
Explanation
The statement suggests that there are only a small number of cases of animal abuse that are reported in local newspapers. This could be due to various reasons such as lack of awareness, limited resources, or reluctance to report such incidents. Therefore, it is likely that the statement is true, indicating that only a few cases of animal abuse are reported in local newspapers.Rate this question:
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- 19.
The eagle mentioned in the passage attacked and harmed its abusers.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Unknown
Explanation
The passage states that the eagle attacked and harmed its abusers. This implies that the statement is true.Rate this question:
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- 20.
Most of the people involved in animal abuse are young and school children.
- A.
True
- B.
False
- C.
Unknown
Correct Answer
C. UnknownExplanation
The given statement does not provide any specific information or evidence to support the claim that most people involved in animal abuse are young and school children. Without proper data or research, it is not possible to determine whether the statement is true or false. Therefore, the answer is unknown.Rate this question:
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- 21.
When do people kill animals intentionally?
- A.
When they want to gain a sense of control over the animals
- B.
When they want to increase their pleasure
- C.
When they can't bare the sounds of the animals
- D.
When they fail to consider the feelings of the animals
Correct Answer
C. When they can't bare the sounds of the animalsExplanation
People may kill animals intentionally when they can't bear the sounds of the animals. This suggests that the noise made by the animals becomes unbearable for some individuals, leading them to resort to killing the animals as a means of silencing them. This explanation implies that the act of killing is driven by a desire to eliminate the source of discomfort caused by the sounds, rather than any consideration for the welfare or feelings of the animals.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Which of the following is a reason for the increasing number of animal abuse?
- A.
Authorities fail to take necessary actions against the abusers
- B.
Some people do not understand the feelings of the animals
- C.
There is no organization to deal with the cases of animal abuse
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
B. Some people do not understand the feelings of the animalsExplanation
Some people do not understand the feelings of animals, which can be a reason for the increasing number of animal abuse. This lack of understanding may lead to a lack of empathy towards animals, causing individuals to mistreat or abuse them. Without recognizing the emotions and needs of animals, some people may not see the importance of treating them with kindness and respect, resulting in an increase in cases of animal abuse.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Which of the following method is recommended to control the rate of animal abuse cases?
- A.
Enforcing strict laws and take legal actions against the abusers
- B.
Frequently reporting almost all the animal abuse cases in the local newspapers
- C.
Conduction public awareness programmes
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Conduction public awareness programmesExplanation
Conducting public awareness programs is recommended to control the rate of animal abuse cases because it helps in educating the public about the importance of animal welfare and the consequences of animal abuse. By raising awareness, people are more likely to recognize and report instances of animal abuse, leading to increased accountability and potential legal action. Additionally, public awareness programs can promote empathy and compassion towards animals, ultimately reducing the occurrence of abuse cases. Enforcing strict laws and reporting cases in local newspapers are also important measures, but they alone may not be sufficient to address the root causes of animal abuse.Rate this question:
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- 24.
Select the TWO objectives of Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).
- A.
Take care of the animals that have been abused
- B.
Enact strict laws and increase the fines against the abusers
- C.
Educate the public and make them aware of the feelings of animals
- D.
Identify the animal abuse cases that are not reported in the newspapers
Correct Answer(s)
A. Take care of the animals that have been abused
C. Educate the public and make them aware of the feelings of animalsExplanation
The objectives of the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) are to take care of the animals that have been abused and to educate the public and make them aware of the feelings of animals. By taking care of abused animals, the SPCA aims to provide them with the necessary medical treatment, shelter, and rehabilitation. Through education and awareness programs, the SPCA aims to promote compassion and empathy towards animals, and to encourage responsible and ethical treatment of animals in society.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Find words from the passage which has similar meanings as follows. 1. very attractive and easy to feel love for ________ (1st paragraph) 2. protect somebody from an attack ________ (1st paragraph) 3. deal with something unpleasant or annoying ________ (2nd paragraph) 4. to stop something from happening ________ (3rd paragraph)
Correct Answer(s)
adorable
defend
tolerate
prevent - 26.
Fill in the blanks using these pronouns (you / him / me / it / mine) Can you lend ________ your pen Mohan? Sorry Rangith, I forgot to bring ________. Ravi has an extra pen. Why don’t ________ ask ________ for ________
Correct Answer(s)
me
mine
you
him
itExplanation
In the first blank, "me" is the correct pronoun because Mohan is asking Rangith to lend him (Mohan) the pen. In the second blank, "mine" is the correct pronoun because Rangith is apologizing for not bringing his own pen. In the third blank, "you" is the correct pronoun because Mohan is suggesting that Rangith ask someone else (Ravi) for a pen. In the fourth blank, "him" is the correct pronoun because Mohan is referring to Ravi. In the fifth blank, "it" is the correct pronoun because Mohan is referring to the pen that Ravi has.Rate this question:
- 27.
Write the corresponding letter A-I for each of the question 1-5 in the listening task 1. ________ 2. ________ 3. ________ 4. ________ 5. ________
Correct Answer(s)
H
G
D
B
F
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