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A4 International IGCSE School

Mid-term Exam

Tay Za Win Tun Secondary 2

Name- _____________________

Date - 7. 10. 2024 (Monday)

Time allowed- 1 hour& 30minutes
I. Read the passage and answer the following questions.
TV
Televisions show sounds and pictures. They and white TVs set up
get data from cables, discs, or over-the-air around the fair. The U.S.
signals. They turn this data into sounds and President gave a speech
images. People watch news and shows on over the TVs. The TVs
them. You probably call them TVs. were only five inches big
but the people loved it.
John Baird made the first TV in 1925. It had
one color. It could only show 30 lines. This They wanted TVs. But World War II was
was just enough room for a face. It didn't going on during this time. Factories were
work well, but it was a start. busy making guns and bombs. When the war
was over, TV spread across the country.
The first TV station was set up in 1928. It
was in New York. Few people had TVs. The By 1948 there were 4 big TV networks in
broadcasts were not meant to be watched. America. They aired their shows from 8 to
They showed a Felix the Cat doll for two 11 each night. Local shows were aired at
hours a day. The doll spun around on a other times. Most of the time, nothing was
record player. They were experimenting. It shown at all. TV was not "always on" like it
took many years to get it right. is now.
By the end of the 1930s, TVs were working Color TVs came out in 1953. They cost too
well. America got its first taste at the 1939 much money for most. Also, shows were
World's Fair. This was one of the biggest aired in black and white. By 1965, color
events ever. There were 200 small, black TVs were cheaper. TV stations started airing

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shows in color. People had to switch if they TVs have 1080 lines. There are state of the
wanted to see the shows. art sets called 4K TVs. These TVs have
3,840 lines. Some people watch TV in 3D. I
Now most TVs are high-def. This means
wonder what they will come up with next.
that they have many lines on them. This
Smell-o-vision anyone?
makes the image clear. TVs have come a
long way since Baird's 30-line set. High-def
1. When did colour TVs come out?
a. 1925
b. 1953
c. 1939
d. 1965

2. Which was not true about the first TV?

a. It could only show one colour.
b. It only had 30 lines.
c. It did not have sound.
d. It did not work well.

3. When did networks start showing programmes in colour?

a. 1948
b. 1953
c. 1965
d. 1939

4. Why did the first TV station only show Felix the Cat for two hours a day?
a. They were running tests.
b. Felix the Cat was really popular.
c. Felix the Cat had been a big radio star.
d. Felix the Cat was the only show they had.

5. Which of these events showed the spread of TVs?

a. The World’s Fair of 1939
b. The Civil War
c. The election of the U.S. President
d. World War II

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6. Which is the author’s main purpose in writing this?
a. He is trying to explain how a TV works.
b. He is telling readers how TVs became popular.
c. He is describing the history of the TV.
d. He is trying to get people to watch TV more.

7. Why did many families switch to colour TVs in 1965?

a. Colour TVs cost a lot of money.
b. Many shows were only shown in colour
c. Colour TVs came out in 1965.
d. World War II ended and troops returned home.

8. Why was 1939 an important year for TV?

a. Many Americans were introduced to TV.
b. The first colour TV was released.
c. The first TV station began broadcasting.
d. John Baird created the first TV.

9. How many lines does a 4K TV have?

a. 30
b. 1,080
c. 4,000
d. 3,840

10. Which happened first?

a. The 1939 World Fair
b. The release of high-def TVs
c. The end of World War II
d. The release of colour TVs

11. Why would watching TV have been boring in 1928? Answer the question using your
own words as far as possible. (3 marks)
Watching TV in 1928 would have been very uninteresting because the broadcasts were only limited to
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experiments. such as a Felix the Cat doll spinning on screen for two hours a day. There were only one
colour with no real shows or entertainment and the technology wasn't advanced yet, so a very few
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amount of people owned TVs.
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 12. Why did the 5-inch black-and-white TVs at the World’s Fair impress people? Answer
the question using your own words as far as possible. (3 marks)
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The 5-inch black-and-white TVs at the World’s Fair impressed people because it was one of their chances
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to see a new invention. Even though it had a small size, it impressed people by displaying moving images
and sounds.
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13. Why would it have been a bad idea to buy a colour TV when they first were released?
Answer the question using your own words as far as possible. (3 marks)
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Buying a color TV when they first came out would have been a bad idea because they were very
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expensive and not many shows had color. Most shows were still black and white, so it would not be much
enjoyable.
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II. Fill in the blanks with the correct compound adjectives given in the box. (6 marks)

well- off laid-back good-looking ready-made fashion-conscious

well-known heart-broken ever-lasting
narrow-minded

1. fashion-conscious and she love wearing brand-new designer clothes.

Mary is very ______________
2. Kate is always so ________________
laid-back about everything.
3. His visit left me a/an ______________
well-known impression on me.
4. heart-broken
Oscar was really __________ when Sara left him.
5. Jimmy worked so hard and became very _____________.
well-off
6. narrow-minded he does not listen to the feelings of other people.
Our new boss is so___________,

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III. Using the prompts, rewrite the sentences. (5 marks)
1. Mr. Jones was generous about overtime payments. I was working for him. (for whom)
Mr. Jones was generous about overtime payments, for whom I was working.
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2. I don’t have a bicycle, so I have to walk to school.
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3. The principal was scolding the Sec-2 students for being extremely playful.
were getting scolded by the principal for being extremely playful.
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4. They argued. They eventually reached a compromise. (Although)
Although they argued, they eventually reached a compromise.
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5. You can’t achieve A* if you didn’t revise well enough. (without)
You can't achieve A* without revising well enough.
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IV. Fill in the blank with the suitable vocabulary. (10 marks)
1. An ___________
independentcountry is one that isn’t ruled by another country.
2. A _______________
hexagon has six sides.
Digital
3. ___________ advertising uses digital technology and the internet.
trolley
4. Choose a ___________ rather than a basket as this offers you more mobility.
5. The _______________
facade of the building is
in draped in banners.
6. “No, you’ve got the wrong end of the ___________.
stick Teacher didn’t tell us to copy those
words.”
balcony with a view of the park.
7. The glass doors opened on to a __________
8. You cannot copy a writer, artist or musician’s work working getting permission because
copyright
they own the ___________.
traditional treats on offer. (the blank starts with “t”)
9. Apple pie is just one of many ____________
10. The golden retriever is usually a _____________
good-natured dog. (the answer is compound
adjective)

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V. Read the extract below and identify these literary devices: simile , metaphor, personification,
oxymoron and euphemism used and rewrite them in the given spaces. (5 marks)

As the storm approached, the wind howled through the trees, its cold fingers grasping at the
edges of the old house. The night sky was a blanket of darkness, pressing down heavily on the
earth. Inside, Emily sat quietly, her heart racing like a drum in a marching band. She knew her
brother had "gone to a better place", but that didn't make the empty chair any easier to look at.

Outside, the rain began to fall in fat, icy droplets, warm and cold at the same time. Emily stood
and walked to the window, watching as the garden seemed to drink greedily from the sky. She
could see the leaves dancing in the storm, the world both chaotic and beautiful.

warm and cold at the same time

1. Oxymoron ---------------------------------------------
The night sky was a blanket of darkness
2. Metaphor ---------------------------------------------
"gone to a better place"
3. Euphemism ---------------------------------------------
the wind howled through the tree / the garden seemed to drink greedily
4. Personification----------------------------------------
her heart racing like a drum in a marching band
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VI. Match the writing term to its correct definition. (5 marks)

1. Aftermath B
2. Voice D
3. Myth C
4. Legend A
5. Quotation E

A. A traditional story often based on historical events with mythical elements.

B. The consequences or results following a significant event.
C. A traditional story explaining natural phenomena or cultural beliefs.
D. A distinct style or tone of a writer or narrator.
E. A direct excerpt from a text used to support a point.

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 VII. Write a diary entry about a social situation of 200-250 words. Choose one of these options
and use your own ideas. (10 marks)
1. Sports day at my school
2. A big birthday party

Dear Diary,
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Today was Sports day at my school, I had plenty of fun with my friends and teacher. The
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wind was breezy, the sun was shining brightly, and the sky was as beautiful as ever. The
students and teachers gathered outside, and everyone voted which sport we wanted to
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play. Of course, I had to vote for football. At the end of the voting time, it was decided that
we were going to play football and badminton. I was excited! As the games began, my
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friends and I formed teams. The field was filled with laughter and chatter. Our teachers
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joined in for fun too and showed us some of their hidden talents. After a few games, we
took a break and our homeroom teacher surprised us with sodas, ice creams, and snacks.
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all sat on the field, enjoying the food and cheering for our friends who were still
playing. Once we finished our snacks, we went to the badminton field. My friend who didn't
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know how to play badminton was learning how to serve and every time he tried, he always
missed, and I laughed so much that I almost forgot how tired I was from the last activity. As
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the day came to an end, I felt grateful for the memories that we created together. This
event reminded me how important it is to spend time with your friends and family.
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