COLOMBO EDUCATION ZONE

ENGLISH LANGUAGE

GRADE 11

PAPER 1

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON THIS PAPER ITSELF.

TEST 1
( exhibition, tall, information, nicely, because, destroy )
Complete the sentences using the most suitable word given below. The first one is done for
you.
I. Hemal is five feet ….tall………
II. She always wears her hair ………………… in a knot.
III. Forest fires can …………… thousands of acres in national parks.
IV. They are going to have an …………………… next year.
V. The baby is crying ……………….. he is hungry.
VI. Newspapers contain news and ………………….
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TEST 2

Underline the correct word from the brackets to complete the sentence meaningfully.
The first one is done for you..

1. A ( pedestrian / driver / motorist ) is a person who walks on the pavement.

2. A ( cobbler / mason/ sweeper ) is a person who builds houses.
3. A ( teacher / baker / doctor ) is a person who treats patients.
4. A( loader / waiter /vandal ) is a person who destroys, defaces or damages other people’s
property
without permission.
5. A ( teacher / nurse / waiter ) is a person who teaches in a school.
6. A ( driver / pilot / diver) is a person who dives into water. ( 1 x 5 = 5 marks)

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TEST 3

Study the picture given below. Fill in the blanks in the paragraph using the words given on the
right. Write the number of the correct word in the blank. The first one is done for you.(1/2x10=5)

1. children
2. woman
3. children's
4. their
5 .living
6. giving
7. newspaper
8. sleeping
9. telling
10. sitting
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This is a picture of a 1) …living …… room. There are two 2) ………………………….

a woman and a man. The 3) ………………… in the picture seems to be 4)
………………… mother and man seems to be 5) ……………… father. The woman is
6) …………… ………….
a cup of tea to the man. The man has a7) ………………………. on his lap. There is a
cat 8) ………………………… beside his chair. The boy seems to be 9)
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something to the dog. The girl is 10) ……………………………. at a table.
There is a 11) ………………………………… above the table.

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TEST 4 :

Read the following notice and answer the questions. (1x5=5 marks)

NOTICE
A Blood Donation Campaign
will be held on 07th August 2015 from 7.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.

at the Sarvodaya Building, No 5, Colombo Road, Kurunegala.

This will be organized by The Lion’s Club simultaneous with the 7th anniversary celebrations.

All the members and blood donors are requested to give their valuable support for this meritorious
deed.

I. What is the event notified? ………………………………………………….

II. Who organizes it? ……………………………………………………………

III. When will it be held? ………………………………………………………..

IV. Who is it meant for? ……………………………………………………….

V. Where is it held? ……………………………………………………………..

TEST 5

Complete the following telephone conversation using the expressions given in the box.
Write the correct letter in the space provided. The first one is done for you.
(1x5=5 marks)

Suresh : Hello! May I speak to Kasun please?

Anjana : Oh, sorry. He has gone out. (1)... May I know …... who is speaking there?

Suresh : I’m Suresh, one of his friends. Is that Kasun’s brother, Anjana?

Anjana : Yes Suresh, (2) …………… for Kasun?

Suresh : Yes. could you please tell him that we have planned to go on a trip to Badulla?

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Anjana : Sure. When are you going?

Suresh : Next Monday. I want to know whether Kasun can join us.

Anjana : All right Suresh, (3) ………….. to Kasun.

Suresh : Thanks Anjana. Can you please ask him (4) ………..?

Anjana : All right I’ll ask him (5) ................. .

Suresh : Thanks Anjana.

Anjana : (6)................... your telephone number.

Suresh : It’s 0112678840.

Anjana : Thanks. Bye!

a. I’ll pass the message b. to call me back c. is there any message

d. to call you back e. please give me f. may I know

TEST 6

Your uncle in Dubai has sent you some gifts which are very useful to you for your studies.
Write a note to your uncle thanking him. (5 marks)
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 TEST 7

Read the passage and answer the questions. (1 x 5 =5 marks)

Dolphins
Dolphins are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea. The more we learn about
dolphins, the more we realize that their society is more complex than people previously
imagined. They look after other dolphins when they are ill, care for pregnant mothers and
protect the weakest in the community. Some scientists have suggested that dolphins have a
language but it is much more probable that they communicate with each other without
needing words.

1. Who are regarded as the friendliest creatures in the sea?

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2. When do the dolphins look after others?
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3. What have the scientists suggested about the dolphins?
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4. Write the sentence which says that the lives of dolphins are more complex than people
imagined.
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5. Underline the correct answer.

The more we ………………….. about dolphins, the more we realize about their society.

a) draw b) think c) learn

TEST 8

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Write a paragraph on one of the following topics. Use about 50 to 60 words. (5
marks)

a) The English Day b) My Class Teacher

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COLOMBO EDUCATION ZONE

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 ENGLISH LANGUAGE

PAPER 11

ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS ON THIS PAPER ITSELF.

TEST 9

Read the text and underline the most suitable word given within brackets. The first one is done
for you. (1x5=5)

Yesterday, I got a nasty pain in my stomach. I took two 1) …………… ( pills, skills), but still I
was ill. So, I made an 2) …………….. (appointment, alignment) with a doctor. The doctor 3)
…………… …… (cleaned, examined ) my stomach. Then he smiled and wrote a prescription for
some medicine.

On the way home, I stopped at the 4)…………………. (grocery, pharmacy) to get the
medicines, but the assistant just 5)……………… (laughed, cried ) and said, “ You are in the
wrong place.” And she gave me back the doctor’s note. I read it myself. It said, “There’s nothing
wrong with your stomach. But your 6) …………….. ( blouse, trousers) are too small. Go to the
clothes shop and buy a bigger pair.”

TEST 10

Tina and her friends haven’t met for months. They have just met Tina after months and wanted
to gather some information from her. The questions asked by her friends are in Italic. Read the
questions and complete the descriptions .First one is done for you.
( 1 x 5 = 5 marks )

Suzi : (1) "What are you doing here, Tina? ”

: (2) I haven't seen you since June."
Tina : "I've just come back from my holiday in Ireland."
Nishi : (3) "Did you enjoy it?"
Tina : "I love Ireland. And the Irish people are so friendly."
Rehana (4)"Have you visited the Wicklow Mountains?"
Tina : "It was my first trip. I can show you some pictures. Are you doing anything tomorrow?"
Hasini : (5)"I must arrange a couple of things. But I am free tonight."
Tina : "You might come to my place. What time shall we meet?"
Yash : (6)"We'll be there at eight. Is it all right?"

Tina’s description

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Nishi asked ………………………………………………………………………………………
Rehana …………………………………………………………………………………………….
Hasini……………………………………………………………………………………………….
Yash ………………………………………………………………………………………………..

TEST 11

sanctuaries, declared, migrant , bird, island, landscapes, species,

during, paradise, lovers, public , arriving, includes, month

Sri Lanka is one of the best places in the world to watch birds and is truly a
(1)……………………. for all bird watching enthusiasts. The activity becomes more common
especially around the bird (2)…………………….…………………… and wetland reserves in
the South East part of the island while the climate is ideal for
(3)…………………….……………………birds.

The tropical climate and exotic(4)……………………………….of Sri Lanka make it a true

heaven for bird5) …………………….……… who arrive from all over the world. Sri Lanka is
home to more than 400 bird (6)…………………….………………………..with around 23
endemics and 200 migratory birds (7).………………………from India, Siberia, Scandinavia and
Western Europe.

The best time for bird watching enthusiasts to visit the

(8)…………………….……………………………….. is towards the latter part of the year. In
fact, the (9)……………………. of December has been (10)……………………as the National
Bird Month in Sri Lanka There are many ……………..sanctuaries spread throughout the island
which(12)……………………………… the Kumana National Park and Udawatte Kele to name
a few. Many activities are organized (13)……………………..the National Bird Month for the
(14)…………………………, exposing them to the treasures of bird life.

(½ x14= 7 marks)

TEST 12

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 Complete the following dialogue between two friends about their sports meet. Use the passive
form of the verb given within brackets. The first one is done for you.( 1 x 5 = 5 marks)

Tharindu : Hello! Raja. What are you doing these days? I didn't see you for a long time.

Raja : Well Tharindu, we are getting ready for the sports meet.

Tharindu : Oh I see.

Raja : Already we (1)……….. have been grouped ............... (group) into three houses
by the teachers. Yesterday, the students (2) ............................. (select) for different
events.

Tharindu : So, are you taking part in any of the events?

Raja : Yes, I'm a member of the relay team. Next week we (3) ........................ (train)
after school, by the coach.

Tharindu : Really! How nice. Who is organizing the final ceremony?

Raja : That (4) ......................... (organize) by the prefects with the help of the
principal. A special meeting (5) ............................... (call) for by now.

Tharindu : How about the tents and the refreshments?

Raja : They (6) ............................ (provide) by the parents.

Tharindu : It's going to be a great event. Can I also help you?

Raja : Sure, the winners will get cash prizes. Can you p[ease help with that?

Tharindu : Yes. Sure.

TEST 13

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Read the following road rules to be followed by the pedestrians and the motorists.
Write the letter of each rule under the right column it belongs to. One is done for you.
(1/2 x 10 -5 marks)

Rules Pedestrians Motorists

a) Use the zebra crossing when you cross the road. .................. .........b........
b) Fasten your seat belts. ................... ...................
c) Do not use mobile phones while driving. ................... ...................
d) Walk on the pavement. ................... ...................
e) You must have a valid driving license. ................... ...................
f) Walk on your right-hand side facing the oncoming traffic. ................... ...................
g) Do not walk more than two abreast. ................... ...................
h) Use a safety helmet. ................... ...................
i) Do not exceed the speed limit. ................... ...................
j) Drive slowly and carefully near schools. ................... ...................
k) Check the lights, indicators and tires before driving .................. ..................

TEST 14

a) The students of grade 11 have organized an exhibition to mark the school

anniversary. Write a letter to your friend who has left the school about the
exhibition. Use about 100 words.

Use the following guidelines.

• People who helped (community and other schools)
Number of days it will be held.
• The special and interesting stalls available
• The outcome of the exhibition.
Or

b) The following bar chart shows the interesting TV programs among the grade 11
students of KLC. Study the bar chart and write a description about it. Use the
following words .Use about 100 words.

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popular, least popular)

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TEST 15

Read the following text and answer the questions given below.

Anna's new school. It's been a very exciting week, as we've just moved into a new school
building! It's an amazing place as the builders have used wood for the whole thing, just
like in our old school, but it's also one of the first in my country designed to be really
environmentally friendly.

The school took months to build, so we saw it all happening. It was really exciting seeing
the builders clear the space where it would be, although it also meant that some lovely
open land disappeared. And the noise of the building machines was really loud, although
the builders often had to stop work because it rained so hard.

We all began to think the building would never be finished. We have five classrooms
now, which are enormous-much bigger than in our previous school next door which was
very old. We share one room with the people in the town when they want to have
meetings and so on. There's a nursery too, a lovely dining room, and really big changing
rooms which we are looking forward to using as soon as our new sports field is ready.

When you come into the school, one of the first things you notice is that there aren't any
heaters in the building! Instead, the heat for the school comes from all of us inside it-the
children, the teachers and the computers we use. The building is so well designed that it
holds all the heat inside and all the sound too, so if we sing inside our classrooms, we can
almost believe we're inside a concert hall! Another thing you'll notice is that the school
roof has a tree on top of it! It was put there by the builders once they'd finished the roof,
because they said it was a custom in Austria, the country where the roof was made.

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 The electricity for lights and computers comes from a wind turbine on a hill behind the
school. We went with our teacher to look at it yesterday, and it goes around really fast. It's
so big; it can be seen for miles! We took some pictures which we're planning to put on the
website. Even though we're already using the school building, there are still some parts to
be added to it for example, at the moment we are putting on a play for parents to come
and see, but we still have to walk back to our old school hall to do it.

The replacement will be ready by next year, though we're so pleased with our new school,
and our teachers say we'll all learn much faster now we're in it!

1) Say whether the following statements are true or false by writing T or F against each
of them.

a. Anna's new school is made of wood. (………….)

b. There are ten classrooms in the new school. (………….)

c. There aren't any heaters in the school. (………….)

d. A play is being put on for parents (………….) (1/2 x 4 = 2

mark)

2) Complete the sentence using two words from the text.

Anna's new school is designed to be really

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3) Why did the builders stop work?

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4) What facilities does Anne's new school provide the community in the area?
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5) Write the sentence that describes the roof of the building

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Children will share one room with the people in the town.

a. as their new sports room b. to have meetings c. as a nursery (01 mark)

7) What do the following words in the passage refer to?

1. "They" in the fourth paragraph

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2. ‘ It’ in the last line of the last paragraph

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TEST 16

Write on one of the following. Use about 200 words. (15 marks)

a) One of your teachers has got a transfer to another school. You have been asked to
make a speech at the assembly thanking him/her for his/her service and wishing him/her
a bright future.

You may include the following.

• His/her service to the school.

• His/her contribution to sports and other activities.

• His/her qualities.

• Why do students love him/her? Start like this. Good morning to everybody. Dear
principal, teachers and my dear friends. …………………………….

b) An article to the school magazine on ‘The wildlife of Sri Lanka’.

You may include the following.

• Wildlife Sanctuaries in Sri Lanka

• Various animals in the sanctuaries.

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• A way of earning foreign money.

c) A report about a Shramadana campaign organized by the community in the area.

• Why you organized it

. • Who participated in it.

• Activities done.

• Who sponsored for refreshments.

d) Complete the following story

It was Sunday. I was waiting for the bus to go home after my music class.
Suddenly a van came at high speed and stopped in front of me. Two people got off from
the van
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………………… Prepared by Mrs. G.D.C.P. K.Jayawardena

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