G C E (O/L) Result Enhancement Programme 2022

Southern Provincial Department of Education

Model Paper 06

English Language II Two hours

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Test 9
Read the text and underline the most suitable word given within brackets.

Nature is everything around us. We as human beings totally (1) …………….. (depending, depend
,depends) on nature for our survival. The benefits we enjoy as a part of (2) …………. … (natural, naturally
, nature) is endless and priceless. Each and every part of nature is (3) ……………. (interconnects ,
interconnected , interconnect) and it keeps the balance of the eco-system. Water we drink, the air we (4)
…………………. (breathing , breathe, breathes) , the food we eat and the mother Earth we live on are
some gifts of nature. We should (5) …………. (enjoy, enjoying, enjoys) the luxury of nature without
disturbing its balance.
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Test 10
The following are the comments made by some student of Rohana Vidyalaya about their annual
prize giving.
1. Lahiru : “It is a remarkable day.”
2. Nipuni : “Our prize giving is a successful event.”
3. Kamal : “All have worked hard to organize it.”
4. Vinuki : “Rahul announced well.”
5. Prasad : “I am glad that I got a prize.”
6. Sayuri : “We will have it next year.”
Now report what the students said. First one is done for you.
1. Lahiru said that it was a remarkable day.
2. Nipuni said that our prize giving ………………………..
3. Kamal said that all ………………………………………
4. Vinuki said that Rahul ………………………….
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5. Prasad said that he …………………………….
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6. Sayuri said that they …………………………. 5
Test 11 For examiners’
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Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box.

game characteristics following building are

good age and It to
judgement not therefore the

Sportsmanship is the qualities or conduct of a good sportsmanship. In other words, (1) …………
means playing a fair (2) ………….. . What matters most is (3) …………… the victory, but enjoying
(4)…………….. game while displaying the (5)………………. qualities of a
sportsmanship.(6)……………… the rules, respecting the (7)………………… of referees and
officials,(8) ……………. treating opponents with respect (9) ……………….. some of the important
(10) …………....... of a good sportsmanship.(11) …………… , it should be taught (12) ½x
…………….children at very young (13) …………….. .Good sportsmanship helps (14) Total
………….team spirit and also helps to work together even outside the playground. 7

Test 12

Fill in the blanks using the most appropriate form of the verb given within brackets. The first one is
done for you.

Sigiriya is one of the most attractive places in Sri Lanka. It (1)…is considered….(consider) as a
rock fortress. In the 15th century , Sigiriya (2)……………….. (become) the kingdom of King
Kashyapa. It (3)…………….. (build) to protect himself from his brother , Mugalan. He built his
palace on the top of the rock and ………………..(decorate) its sides with colourful frescos. Now it
(4)……………. (be) a UNESCO listed world heritage site. As it is a famous tourist destination, both 1x
locals and foreigners (6) …………..(climb) the rock to view its majesty. Total
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Test 13
Read the following extracts from newspapers. Select the most suitable headline for each extract and
write the letter of the headline in the box given against the paragraph.
(a) Back to earth (b) Excellent performance (c) People to starve
(d) Fashions in danger (e) Green Fingers
 (1) A gorilla escaped from a local zoo in January. Since then he has been living in the
local area growing his own food. This is when he realised he had a talent for For examiners’
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(2) Last week, British astronaut Tim Peabe returned home from an incredible six month
stay aboard the International Space Station (ISS) with his crewmates.
(3) Most of the time, history is created by young people. On August 5, an 18-year-old Sri
Lankan female wrestler won the bronze medal in the 57 kg freestyle event in
Commonwealth Games 2022 defeating a well-experienced Australian competitor.
(4) High food prices have sparked a worldwide crisis that will push millions into severe
poverty, hunger and malnutrition. Sri Lanka is no exception, as a South Asian island
nation suffered its worst financial crisis since independence in 1948. Thus, Sri
Lanka's economic crisis has already spiraled into a food crisis.

(5) There has been an immense change in the Industry of Fashion after the pandemic
struck us all hard. Currently, the trends of fashion have also taken a big turn towards 1x
affordable fashion trending styles and outfits. The Fashion boom has grown to Total
become steadily slow for the seasonal styles. 5

Test 14
(a) Imagine you are the secretary of the School Environment Club. Write a letter to Mr.Rayan
De Silva, an environmentalist inviting him for a guest speech on “How to protect our
environment.” Use about 100 words.
Include:
• Date, time, venue
• Participants and the number
• Duration of the speech and the topic
• Request him to confirm participation
(b) The following pie chart shows the favourite subjects of a group of grade 11 students of Vijaya
Vidyalaya .Write a description about it. Use about 100 words.
The following words/phrases will help you.
highest percentage, lowest percentage, more/less popular, more than, less than, equal

Favourite subjects
English Science
15% 10%

Buddhism
20% ICT
35%
History
5%
Mathematics
15%

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Test 15

Read the following text and answer the questions given below.

(1) Charles thought that he didn’t believe in such things as bad omens, until two weeks ago,
when he had the following experience. He got up in the morning and set about his usual
daily routine. It was an important day for him because he was to present a report on his
research project to his committee of advisers at the University. If they liked his report, he
would be accepted as a degree candidate.

(2) As Charles was about to leave the house, he heard a loud noise that was caused by a flock of
crows in a large tree near the house. They were cawing and squawking , obviously very
disturbed about something. He didn’t pay much attention, but when he opened the gate ,
there on the ground was a dead crow! He stepped over it in disgust, proceeding on his way.
A thought crossed his mind briefly about omens, and specially about the importance of the
first thing you encounter when you leave your house.
(3)When he reached the University, he found that the most important member of the committee
had not come because she was sick. It was decided that Charles should present his report ,
and when he began he realised that he had left all his notes at home! The meeting turned out
to be a disaster. Thus, his advice to you is if you see a dead crow, don’t go!

(1) Say whether the following statements are True or False. Put a tick(√) in the relevant column.
True False
1. Charles had an experience of a bad omen.

2. He was to go to his school.

3. He had to present a report on his research project.
4. The incident happened 3 weeks ago.

( ½ x4 = 02 marks)
(2) Complete the following statements.
(a) Charles heard a loud noise of a flock of……………
(b) He had forgotten to bring his ………………… ( 02 marks)

(3). Read paragraph 3 and find a word which has the same meaning as the following.
(a) arrived at -………………….
(b) natural catastrophe - ………….. ( 02 marks )

(4). Underline the best title for the passage. 1-

(a) a dead crow
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(b) a bad omen
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(c) a project report
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(5)Write the statement that says not to go out if you see a dead crow. 5-
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Test 16
Write on one of the following. Use about 200 words.
1. A speech you would make at the school morning assembly on “Let’s keep our school
clean”. Include;
• Importance of it
• How to do it
• Get help from others.

2. Write an article to your class magazine on “Let’s promote tourism in Sri Lanka.”
Include;
• Explain what tourism is
• Its advantages to the country
• Your suggestions

3.Write an essay on “Online learning experience”

• Explain what online learning is
• Advantages and disadvantages of it
• Your personal views

4. Complete the dialogue between the two friends, Sahan and Raj. The topic of their
discussion is to go on a trip during the vacation.
Sahan: Hi! Raj. What are we going to do during the vacation?
Raj :Ah…..shall we go on a trip?

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