Subject: English

Grade: Prep 3

Test 6 (C) — First Term

English Test 6 (C)

Reading & Writing

Time: 1 hour

Total Marks: 30

Year: 2026/2027

Name:
Class:
Seat No.:
Mark:  _____ / 30
A. Reading (15 Marks)
1. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d: (5 marks)
  1. 1)
    The final part of a story where the problem is solved is the ..............
    a) Setting b) Conflict c) Climax d) Resolution
  2. 2)
    Zeina learned that real growth happens in people when they show .............. to try something new.
    a) fear b) sadness c) courage d) weakness
  3. 3)
    The words "Once upon a time" typically introduce the .............. of a story.
    a) middle b) ending c) beginning d) conflict
  4. 4)
    Malak said, "I can help you with your project." In reported speech, this becomes:
    a) Malak said she can help me with my project. b) Malak said she could help me with my project. c) Malak said she will help me with my project. d) Malak said she helps me with my project.
  5. 5)
    Match the word "Climax" in Column (A) to its meaning in Column (B):
    a) The conversation between characters in a story. b) To cause something to happen, often quickly. c) The most exciting or important part of a story. d) The ability to recover quickly from difficulties.
2. Read the following text, then answer the questions: (6 marks)
To become wiser and more aware of the world, reading good stories is very powerful. Stories can spark our imagination and make learning enjoyable. During a class debate, Omar felt stuck when someone strongly disagreed with him, but he stayed calm and listened carefully. My older brother once told me that every great story has a setting, conflicts, and a clear resolution. On the other hand, greed leads to failure, just like the greedy dog in the fable that lost its bone while trying to get another. Understanding these story elements builds empathy and resilience in our daily lives.
A) Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d:
  1. 1)
    The main idea of the text is ..............
    a) how dog fables are written b) how reading stories builds wisdom and imagination c) winning class debates easily d) feeling stuck during exams
  2. 2)
    The underlined word "spark" in the passage means ..............
    a) to stop or prevent b) to cause or ignite c) to forget completely d) to feel nervous
B) Answer the following questions:
  1. 3)
    Why is reading stories considered a powerful tool for students?
    Answer:
  2. 4)
    What happened to the greedy dog in the fable mentioned in the text?
    Answer:
  3. 5)
    How did Omar behave when someone disagreed with him during the debate?
    Answer:
  4. 6)
    What are the main elements of a good story according to the passage?
    Answer:
Story: "The School Garden Project" (4 Marks)
In Chapter 5, Amal discovered a deep love for agriculture after participating in the garden project — she began reading about plants and helping others learn about gardening. Meanwhile, Zeina was elected student council president in Chapter 6. She learned that true leadership means taking responsibility, helping others, and showing resilience — not just ordering people around. The School Garden Project turned a gray, neglected playground into a green, vibrant space, and it taught all the students that teamwork, patience, and believing in a small idea can lead to big changes.
3.a. Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d: (2 marks)
  1. 1)
    In Chapter 5, who discovered a deep love for agriculture after participating in the garden project?
    a) Miss Huda b) Nancy c) Amal d) Zeina
  2. 2)
    What did Zeina learn about true leadership in Chapter 6 after being elected student council president?
    a) Leadership means ordering other students around. b) Leadership means taking responsibility, helping others, and showing resilience. c) Leadership means finishing all projects without any team help. d) Leadership means avoiding mistakes at all costs.
3.b. Answer the following questions: (2 marks)
  1. 3)
    How did Amal's attitude change from Chapter 3 (when the heavy rain killed the plants) to Chapter 5?
    Answer:
  2. 4)
    What is the overarching message/moral lesson of "The School Garden Project"?
    Answer:
B. Writing (15 Marks)
4. Rewrite the following sentences: (3 marks)
  1. 1)
    Hana said, "I am studying science now." (reported speech)
    Answer:
  2. 2)
    Omar said, "Ali looks very calm during the debate." (reported speech)
    Answer:
  3. 3)
    "My brother told me that every story has a resolution," Zeina said. (Zeina said that...)
    Answer:
5. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word(s) in brackets: (3 marks)
  1. 1)
    Hana said that she .............. (be) studying science then.
    Answer:
  2. 2)
    Omar said that Ali .............. (look) very calm during the class debate.
    Answer:
  3. 3)
    Malak told us that she .............. (can) help with the project.
    Answer:
6. Complete the following dialog: (4 marks)
  1. Zeina and Malak are talking about story elements and reported speech.

    Zeina: Hi Malak! What did your English teacher explain today?

    Malak (1):

    Zeina (2): ?

    Malak: The climax is the most exciting or turning point of a story.

    Zeina: Hana said, "I am reading a story now." How can we report this sentence?

    Malak (3):

    Zeina (4): ! You really understand reported speech well.

7. Write a PARAGRAPH of ONE HUNDRED & TEN (110) words on: (5 marks)
"The power of stories in building character and inspiring young people"