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Comprehension Passage:

The Mysterious Library

Emma had always loved books. As a child, she spent countless hours in her local library, where she felt
the stories leaping off the pages and into her imagination. When she moved to a new town, she was
excited to discover that her new neighborhood also had a library, but this one was unlike any she had
seen before.

On her first visit, Emma was captivated by the library’s grand architecture. The building was old and
ornate, with towering columns and a large, intricate wooden door. Inside, the library was dimly lit, with
rows of high wooden shelves filled with dusty old books. The atmosphere was thick with the scent of
aged paper and polished wood.

Emma wandered through the aisles, marveling at the antique furniture and the many curious-looking
volumes. As she turned a corner, she stumbled upon a hidden door partially obscured by a heavy velvet
curtain. Intrigued, she pushed open the door and found herself in a small, circular room with a domed
ceiling. In the center of the room was a large, ancient-looking book resting on a pedestal.

The book was bound in faded leather with gold lettering that read “The Chronicles of Eldoria.” Emma
reached out and opened the book, and as she did, she was enveloped in a swirling mist. The mist
seemed to pull her into the pages of the book, and suddenly, she was no longer in the library.

Emma found herself in a lush, green forest. The air was filled with the sounds of chirping birds and
rustling leaves. She looked around in awe, realizing that she had been transported into the world
described in the book. The trees were enormous, their leaves shimmering with an otherworldly glow. As
she walked deeper into the forest, she saw fantastical creatures she had only read about in fairy tales.
A gentle voice broke the silence. “Welcome to Eldoria,” said a tall, elegant figure stepping out from
behind a tree. The figure was dressed in shimmering robes and had a crown made of vines. “I am Elara,
the guardian of this realm. You must be Emma. The book you found has chosen you.”

Emma was astonished. “Chosen me? For what?”

Elara explained that Eldoria was a magical realm that was in danger. An ancient evil had begun to rise,
threatening to destroy the land. The book had chosen Emma to help save Eldoria because of her pure
heart and her love for stories.

With Elara’s guidance, Emma embarked on a quest to find the legendary Crystal of Light, which was said
to have the power to defeat the evil threatening Eldoria. Along the way, she encountered various
challenges and made new friends, including a brave knight named Sir Cedric and a wise old wizard
named Merlin.

Throughout her journey, Emma discovered that she possessed hidden strengths and abilities she never
knew she had. She learned to be courageous, resourceful, and compassionate. With the help of her new
friends, she eventually found the Crystal of Light and used its power to vanquish the ancient evil.

As the realm of Eldoria was restored to its former glory, Elara thanked Emma for her bravery and offered
her a choice: to return to her world or to stay in Eldoria and become its new guardian. Emma hesitated
but chose to return home, knowing that her real world needed her as much as Eldoria did.

When she was back in the library, the ancient book was gone, and the hidden door had vanished. Emma
knew that the adventure had been real, but she had returned to her ordinary life with extraordinary
memories. The library became her special place, a reminder of the magical world she had once saved.

Emma never forgot her adventure in Eldoria, and she continued to cherish books even more, knowing
that sometimes, they could take you to places beyond your wildest dreams.

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Questions:
1. Give one word from the 5th paragraph (lines 2-4) that means the same as ‘captured’.

[1]

2. How would you identify paragraph 7 as an example of:

Flashback

Foreshadowing

Give reason for your answer.

[1]

3. The author creates a feeling of wonder in this extract to make us feel amazed and intrigued. Give two
ways the author uses to create wonder in the extract.

[2]

4. a. Give one connective from the last paragraph.

[1]

b. What is the purpose of using connectives?

[1]

5. a. Give one word from the lines 7-10 that uses a suffix.

[1]
b. Write an antonym for the word you chose.

[1]

6. “The book had chosen Emma to help save Eldoria because of her pure heart and her love for stories.”
Is this statement an example of flashback or foreshadowing? Explain how.

[2]

7. Give evidence from the text which shows how Emma felt after returning from the magical realm.

[2]

8. The author has created a very clear idea of the magical realm.

a. What do you think of Eldoria?

[1]

b. Would you want to visit Eldoria? Why?

[1]

9. Why did Emma choose to return to her world?

[1]

10. Read the following description: ‘…she saw fantastical creatures she had only read about in fairy tales.’
Where do you think Emma was?

[1]
11. Explain in your own words two (2) things you learn about Emma’s character? Use evidence to
support your idea.

[2]

12. ‘Emma found herself in a lush, green forest.’ Why does the writer use the phrase ‘lush, green forest’
in this sentence? Tick (√) one box.

[1]

To show he was in a dark place

To show that Emma is in a magical and vibrant place

To show that Emma was feeling cold

To show that Emma was lost

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