Unseen Passage Practice 2

It was the day of the basketball selection test at my school.
I was in the school hall, hoping to be

selected. I was nervous as there were many girls who seemed much taller than me. I usually played
basketball for fun with my friends.
At the start of the selection test, we were told to find a partner. The coaches passed us the ball and
we dribbled it up and down the court. It was quite easy. Next, we had to run sideways while passing
the ball to our partners. The coaches wrote down some notes as they watched our performance.
Halfway through the selection test, some of the girls who were not selected left the hall. I heaved a
sigh of relief as I had made it through to the next stage. Before long, only ten participants were left in
the hall. After that, we were placed into two teams. I prepared myself for the final match.
Our team was determined to win. It was a tough game as the other team had some excellent players.
At the final moment, I managed to steal the ball from a reckless opponent. Then, I glanced at the
clock.
We had one minute left. I ran to the hoop and aimed the ball at it. I threw the ball and it passed
through the hoop! Beep! The game ended. One of the coaches gave me a thumbs up. I smiled as I
knew I was going to be accepted into the school basketball team.
Q 1. The author was worried as ______ . [1 mark]
1. she needed to find a partner
2. there were girls taller than her
3. she was alone in the school hall
4. she was playing basketball with her friends
Q 2. Who did the following activities. Tick( ✓) your chosen answer. [3marks]
They dribbled the ball - (Participants / Coaches)
They passed the ball to each other - (Participants / Coaches)
They watched the performance - (Participants / Coaches)
Q 3. In the sentence - "It was a tough game as the other team had some excellent players", which
word has the same meaning as 'difficult'? [1mark]
Tough
excellent
Q 4. How did the author know she had made it to the school team at the end of the selection test?
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Q 5. These statements show what happened in the story. Put them in the right sequence,
according to the information provided in the passage. Write 1, 2 and 3 in the brackets [1 m]
The author looked for a partner. [ ]
The author aimed the ball at the hoop. [ ]
The author took the ball from another player. [ ]
Bobby lived in a village near a mountain. He always dreamt of climbing to the top of the mountain to
enjoy the view. However, he tried many times to reach the top but failed. He would start climbing
early in the morning but would give up when it became too bright to see clearly. The villagers knew
about this but did not offer him any advice. Bobby was always afraid that they would laugh at him for
his failed attempts. Only Piper, his best friend, would offer him advice and encouragement.
One morning, Piper gave him a pair of sunglasses. "Put this pair of sunglasses on if it gets too bright
later," he said. Bobby nodded before making his way up the mountain. Piper reminded him not to
give up. Halfway up the mountain, the sun shone into Bobby's eyes, making them uncomfortable.
Then he remembered Piper's advice. He quickly put on the sunglasses. To his amazement, he could
see the top of the mountain.
Feeling confident, Bobby kept climbing and finally arrived at the top of the mountain. The view was
fantastic. Bobby was delighted. When he removed the pair of sunglass~s, _he was surprised to find
something unusual about it. He then noticed that Piper had drawn the outline of the top of the
mountain on the sunglasses.
Bobby then realised that Piper wanted him to think that the top of the_ mountain was not too far
away from him. Piper knew that if Bobby could see the top of the mountain, he would not lose hope.
The only thing that was stopping Bobby from achieving his goal was himself. That day, Bobby learnt
about being determined and not giving up easily. He was thankful to have a wonderful friend like
Piper.
Q 1) Bobby's dream was to _________ . [1 mark]
see the mountain clearly
get advice from the villagers
climb the mountain with Piper
enjoy the view from the mountain
Q 2) What happened to Bobby when he was halfway up the mountain? [1 mark]
Q 3) Who does the word 'he' in paragraph 2 refer to? [1 mark]
Q 4) Bobby was surprised because _______ . [1 m]

he had reached the top of the mountain
the view at the top of the mountain was fantastic
there was an outline of the mountain on the sunglasses
Q 5) Read each statement and tick( ✓) "True" or "False". [3 marks]
Piper wore the sunglasses. [True / False]
Bobby listened to Piper's advice. [True / False]
Piper could see the top of the mountain. [True / False]
Q 6) These statements show what happened in paragraphs 2 and 3. Put them in the right
sequence, according to the information provided in the passage. Write 1, 2 and 3 within the
brackets [1 mark]
Bobby took off the sunglasses. [ ]
Bobby examined the sunglasses carefully. [ ]
Bobby agreed to wear the sunglasses. [ ]
Q 7) Why was Piper a wonderful friend to Bobby? [2 marks]
Diwali, the festival of lights, was around the corner, and Priya was excited. She
helped her parents clean their home and decorate it with Diyas (earthen
lamps) and colourful rangoli patterns. On the eve of Diwali, they wore new
clothes and gathered to perform the Lakshmi puja (a prayer ritual) together.
After that, they burst firecrackers and exchanged sweets with their neighbours.
The night sky sparkled with colourful fireworks, signifying the joyous spirit of
Diwali.
Questions:
Which festival was Priya excited about?
What did Priya help her parents do for Diwali preparations?
What did Priya’s family do on the eve of Diwali?
What did they do after performing the Lakshmi puja?
What adorned the night sky during Diwali?
Aarav loved the monsoon season as it brought great joy and excitement. One
rainy day, he put on his colourful raincoat and ran outside with his friends.
They jumped and danced in the refreshing rain, creating splashes all around.
The sweet smell of wet earth filled the air. Aarav noticed a small stream
forming nearby and decided to float paper boats in it. As the raindrops fell,
Aarav’s laughter echoed through the neighbourhood.
Questions:
What was Aarav’s favourite season?
What did Aarav do on a rainy day with his friends?
How did the rainy weather make Aarav feel?
What did Aarav notice forming nearby during the rain?
What sound could be heard as Aarav enjoyed the rain?
The sun shone brightly as Kunal and his family headed to the beach for a day
of fun and relaxation. Kunal’s father spread a colorful beach mat under a shady
tree while Kunal and his sister ran toward the shore. They built sandcastles and
splashed in the cool waves. The beach was filled with laughter and joy. Kunal’s
mother packed a delicious picnic lunch, and they all enjoyed the food while
admiring the stunning view of the ocean.
Questions:
What was the weather like when Kunal and his family visited the beach?
What did Kunal’s father do after reaching the beach?
What activities did Kunal and his sister engage in at the beach?
What did Kunal’s mother bring for the family to enjoy?
How did Kunal and his family feel during their day at the beach?
Ravi, a curious young scientist, conducted an exciting experiment for his

school project. He wanted to understand how plants grow under different
conditions. Ravi set up three different setups: one with regular sunlight,
another with no sunlight, and the last with artificial light. He planted the same
type of seeds in each setup, watered them daily, and observed their growth.
Ravi discovered that plants need sunlight and water to grow healthy and
strong.
Questions:
What was Ravi’s school project about?
How many different setups did Ravi create for his experiment?
What were the different conditions in Ravi’s setups?
What did Ravi observe daily in his setups?
What did Ravi ultimately conclude from his experiment?
Meena loved spending her weekends in her secret garden. It was a small patch
of land behind her house, filled with vibrant flowers and aromatic herbs.
Meena’s favourite flower was the jasmine, which bloomed gracefully in the
garden. Every morning, she would spend time watering the plants and
observing the butterflies that fluttered around. Meena believed that her secret
garden had a calming effect on her mind and soul.
Questions:
Where was Meena’s secret garden located?
Which flower did Meena like the most in her garden?
What did Meena do every morning in her garden?
What did Meena observe besides flowers in her garden?
How did Meena feel when she spent time in her secret garden?

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It was the day of the basketball selection test at my school.

I was in the school hall, hoping to be

Q 3) Who does the word 'he' in paragraph 2 refer to? [1 mark]

Q 4) Bobby was surprised because _______ . [1 m]

Ravi, a curious young scientist, conducted an exciting experiment for his

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