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Basic Skills

English and Mathematics Updated for the Australian Curriculum Thirty graded units Four term reviews

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Introduction The Excel Basic Skills Workbook series aims to build and reinforce basic skills in reading, comprehension and mathematics. The series has eight English and Mathematics core books, one for each of the school years Foundation to Year 7. These are supported by teaching books, which can be used if the student needs help in a particular area of study.

The structure of this book This book has 30 carefully sequenced double-page units. Each unit has work on Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability in Maths, and Reading and Comprehension, Spelling and Vocabulary, and Grammar and Punctuation in English. The student’s competence in each of the 30 units can be recorded on the marking grid on pages 5 and 7. There are four end-of-term reviews. These are referred to as Tests 1 to 4. They assess the student’s understanding of work covered during each term.

How to use this book It is recommended that students complete each unit in the sequence provided because the knowledge and understanding developed in each unit is consolidated and practised in subsequent units. The workbook can be used to cover core classroom work. It can also be used to provide homework and consolidation activities. All units are written so that particular questions deal with the same areas of learning in each unit. For example, question 1 is always on Number (addition) and question 11 is always on Measurement (time), and so on. Similarly in the English units question 1 is always on Reading and Comprehension, and question 14 is always on Punctuation. Question formatting is repeated throughout the workbook to support familiarity so that students can more readily deal with the Mathematics and English content. The marking grid (see the examples on pages 4 and 6) is an easy-to-use tool for recording each student’s progress. If you find that certain questions are repeatedly causing difficulties and errors, then there is a specific Excel Basic/Advanced Skills Workbook to help the student fully revise that topic. These are the teaching books of the series; they will take the student through the topic step by step. The use of illustrations and diagrams, practice questions, and a straightforward and simple approach will make some of the most common problem areas of English and Mathematics easy to understand and master.

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Sample Maths Marking Grid If a student is consistently getting more than one in five questions wrong in any area, refer to the highlighted Excel Basic/Advanced Skills title. When marking answers on the grid, simply mark incorrect answers with ‘X’ in the appropriate box. This will result in a graphical representation of areas needing further work. An example has been done below for the first seven units. If a question has several parts, it should be counted as wrong if one or more mistakes are made. Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Years 3–6

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4. This story was used to explain (a) how humans learned to make fire. (b) what to do when it rains. (c) what gifts Baiami had to give. (d) the creation of the earth.

During the Dreaming, a father and his two sons went kangaroo hunting. They came to a thickly wooded valley. Through it a river flowed, joining the sea. It was the cold, wet season. Suddenly it started hailing. Chunks of ice hurtled from the sky. The hunter and his sons ran for shelter to a cave. Seeing his children shivering and in distress, the hunter called on his ancestral spirit, Baiami.

5. Number these sentences in order (1–4). (a) The grass burst into flames. (b) He took a hardened stick and some soft wood. (c) Glowing embers fell on the dried grass. (d) He rapidly twirled the hardened stick between his hands, making the soft wood smoulder.

The cave shook. Baiami appeared.

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“Why am I called?” he thundered.

Rewrite the misspelt words.

“My sons and I are freezing to death. Help us.”

6. I saw it apear on the horizon.

Baiami was the great ancestral spirit of the Cameraigal people. He had shaped the earth, and created the mountains, rivers and hills. He had made the animals and the human beings. Baiami took a hardened stick, sharpened one end and placed it into the knot of a rotted branch. Then rapidly twirling the stick between his hands, he made the softer wood smoulder. Glowing embers fell on the dried grass. He blew on them and the grass burst into flames. Baiami had created the first fire. The cave was filled with warmth and light. “Here is my gift to you,” Baiami said. “Use it wisely.”

7. Maria will never beleive this story. Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. Kim placed her name on the list. (a) saw (b) put (c) said (d) crossed 9. I nearly missed the bus. (a) always (b) very (c) almost (d) did Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. Nothing could be (seen, scene) in the distance.

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11. I can’t afford to (lose, loose) my money.

1. How many were in the kangaroo hunt?

12. She sat (sowing, sewing) near the window.

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13. Underline the nouns in this sentence. Apples, bananas, oranges and lemons were being loaded on trucks for the market.

3. Baiami appeared because (a) the Cameraigal had called him. (b) they were freezing to death. (c) the boys’ father called him. (d) the cave was where Baiami lived.

14. Punctuate and capitalise this sentence. this is mr jp smith

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Monday 10 April Dear Diary, I’m writing in the taxi on the way to the TV studio. It’s 6:45 in the morning and it’s just getting light. It was dark and cold when my alarm went off, and I wanted to stay in bed a little longer. Mum said, “No”.

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Mr Davis is driving me this morning. He doesn’t talk much, which is good. I can write more. I can see the grass on the side of the road. It’s still wet. It’s supposed to be sunny later on. Let’s hope so. I hate it when filming stops because of the rain.

6. I always have toast for brekfast. 7. It missed your head by a centimeter.

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My ‘call’ is for 7:30. Before we finish work every day we are all given a call sheet. It has all the information about what we’ll be doing the next day, which scenes we’ll be filming (or ‘shooting’ as they say), and what time everyone has to be at work. Under my name is ‘Call time 7:30 am’ and ‘Scenes 4, 5 and 7’.

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Hey, we’re here already. I’ll run out of the taxi as fast as I can and into the studio so I can stay warm.

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Go away. Your dog jumps up. His muddy paws soil my clothes. 14. Punctuate and capitalise this sentence.

4. Mr Davis is (a) the author’s name. (b) the author’s father. (c) a friend of the author. (d) the taxi driver.

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The curse of Tutankhamun

3. Carter sent a wire to Lord Carnarvon. What must a wire be?

It was a hot November day, 1922 in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. After years of searching, the archaeologist Howard Carter had finally found what he believed to be the resting place of the boy-king, Tutankhamun, who had been buried about the year 1000 BC— three thousand years ago. In great excitement he sent a wire to his sponsor, Lord Carnarvon in England, so that he could be there when they opened the tomb. Lord Carnarvon arrived soon after, and on 16 February 1923, they both broke through the door to find one of the most amazing archaeological discoveries of all time. There were four rooms containing caskets, a gold throne inlaid with precious stones, gems, furniture, clothing and weapons. In the burial chamber itself, flanked by two black statues, were four gold shrines, one inside the other, and a nest of three coffins. The inner one, of solid gold, held the mummified body of Tutankhamun, wrapped in a jewel-studded shroud. Over his face was a gold mask inlaid with precious stones. Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon were stunned by the splendour of their find, relics that are among the richest the world has ever seen. They also found an inscription above the tomb, which they were able to translate. It read: Death will come to those who disturb the sleep of the pharaohs.

4. What metal was Tutankhamun’s mask made of?

5. Number these events in order (1–4). (a) translating the inscription (b) finding the mummy (c) Lord Carnarvon joining Howard Carter (d) finding the many treasures

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The earliest false teeth were probably used for decorative rather than practical reasons. The ancient Egyptians believed that important people who died went on to an afterlife, so they would replace missing teeth in the mouths of dead kings to make them look nice in the next world. These teeth were lightly wired in place and could never have been used for chewing. Later, the Phoenicians (1000 BC–700 BC) made the first set of false teeth, held together with gold wire. The false teeth were carved from the teeth of oxen or other animals.

5. Match these professions with the work they did on teeth. (a) priests (b) herbalists

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Throughout history people have tried to make false teeth that would work properly and look good. Dentists have always been quick to use the newest technology to improve their work. People who fixed teeth were not even called dentists in the olden days. Different people tried to do parts of the work that dentists do today. Priests, who believed that toothache was the work of evil spirits, prayed for the person to be freed from the curse of pain. Herbalists ground up strange mixtures to paint on teeth or feed to the sufferer. The local barber doubled as a dentist, and the local blacksmith, who was often very strong, used to pull out teeth.

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5. Number these facts about muppets in order (1–4).

A rod puppet is an extension of the glove puppet. Its head and hands are fixed to the ends of sticks or rods, which the puppeteer uses to operate the figure from below. Rod puppets usually have no legs, but a cloth body that is either sewn or draped. The head and hands can be made from wood, cloth, papier-maché or plastic.

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(a) (b) (c) (d)

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A disadvantage of the rod puppet is that its movements may be slow and limited, but it can be easily controlled. The best-known rod puppets are probably wayang golek puppets from Java in Indonesia, famous for their beauty.

Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. After five minutes he had no score in the game. (a) result (b) points (c) progress (d) energy

Muppets are a combination of hand and rod puppets. The operator puts one hand in the puppet’s head, to move the mouth. The other hand controls two rods that move the arms, either both at once or one at a time.

9. The power lines began to sway in the breeze. (a) fall (b) break (c) swing (d) snap

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Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. Have you (saw, seen) the camera?

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(b) Rod puppets are made stiff with rods.

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The earth is made up of three layers: the crust, the mantle and the core. The outer layer, called the crust, is between 16 and 40 kilometres thick. It floats on a thicker layer known as the mantle, which is 2895 kilometres thick. The core, which is 3475 kilometres thick, is surrounded by the mantle. The innermost part is solid (the inner core) while the outer part is liquid (the outer core). The earth’s core contains materials made up of atoms, which send out flying particles or rays. These are called radioactive materials and the particles or rays are called radiation. When these particles are sent out a lot of energy is released and this causes the earth’s core to reach a temperature of approximately 20 000 degrees Celsius. The heat from the core passes into the mantle, which can reach temperatures of around 10 000 degrees Celsius. In some parts of the mantle the heat builds up to such an extent that it melts some of the rock material of the lower crust. Geologists call the melted rock magma.

5. Number these statements in order (1–4). (a) Magma forces its way through cracks towards the surface. (b) Some magma reaches the surface. (c) Parts of the mantle become extremely hot. (d) Lower parts of the crust become so hot that the rock melts.

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 6. The plain flew at high altitude. 7. He fell of his bike. Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. Please do not be rude. (a) clever (b) late (c) careless (d) bad mannered 9. This pane of glass is smooth. (a) cracked (b) clear (c) without lumps (d) thick

Sometimes the pressure in the magma chamber builds up so much that it finds a weak area in the crust and forces its way to the surface of the earth. Once the magma reaches the surface it is called lava. The lava then builds up on the surface of the earth, where it slowly cools and turns into solid rock.

Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. He (dyed, died) from a gun shot wound. 11. You look (pail, pale) after that frightening experience. 12. The lounge (sweet, suite) needs to be cleaned.

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5. Number these statements in order (1–4). (a) Scientists say that this is not true. (b) Camels can drink a lot of water. (c) Camels replace lost water in their bodies. (d) Some say camels store water in their humps.

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Kites come in many shapes and sizes. They can be constructed from a large variety of materials, from the simplest, such as paper or cloth, to the most advanced, such as carbon fibre and tear-proof sailsheet.

5. Number these directions about kite construction in order (1–4). (a) Cover your frame. (b) Fly your finished kite. (c) Decorate the kite. (d) Make the frame.

Kites can be quite easy to make. As with most things, it is best to master the simplest kites first, before you advance to state-of-the-art kite building. To build your kite you will need a few supplies. For the frame you will need timber. Hobby shops and timber yards are the best sources for light timbers such as bamboo, pine and Australian mountain ash. The timber should be round. Ask for dowel; they’ll know what you need. Garden shops are a good source for bamboo. For the covering skin you can use paper, plastic or cloth. Some of these materials will tear in strong winds, so you will need some reinforcing tape.

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A princess called Arachne lived in Greece some years before 1000 BC. She was a weaver of exquisite tapestries. Her creations hung in her father’s palace. The proud king would boast: “Her genius is a gift from the goddess Athena.” “No, not even Athena, our patron goddess of weaving, can match our daughter,” the queen would add. Arachne loved to hear such compliments, while pretending to be unworthy of them. But one day, as she was hanging one of her tapestries in Athena’s temple, she was so overpowered by the beauty of her work that she exclaimed, “Not even you, Athena, can better this!” High above on Mount Olympus, Athena heard. She’d never been envious of a mortal, but this boast pierced her like a poisoned arrow. Athena appeared like a bolt of lightning before the startled Arachne. “How dare you challenge me!” she roared in anger. Arachne trembled, terrified. Should she prostrate herself, or run for her life? Before she could do anything, 2 black squares of cloth and a pile of coloured threads materialised at her feet. “I accept your challenge!” Athena thundered. “Take as much thread as you need.” Arachne’s fear vanished; her life was not in danger. Instead, the goddess of weaving wanted to pit her skill against Arachne’s. “Each of us will tell a story about the lives of the gods, within these golden borders,” Athena said as she plucked two identical golden threads from the air. “When the tapestries are completed, let the gods decide which of us is the greatest weaver.”

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4. Edward Brown was (a) George’s father. (b) George’s father’s brother. (c) George’s mother’s brother. (d) George’s father’s father.

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Thursday 13th April Dear Diary, 8:50: I’m in make-up, and I have just changed for my first scene. I have a school uniform on. It’s blue. My own school doesn’t have a uniform. Boy, am I glad! This outfit is the FITS! I’ve got these really daggy black shoes and grey socks, and the skirt is so short my knees are purple from the cold. The sun is out today and if I can find a little pozzie away from the wind, then it’s sorta warmish. The crew look funny—like they’re going to Antarctica. 10:15: Morning tea break. ‘Cuppa soup’ time. Mushroom. My favourite. Sharon is setting some arithmetic work for me, so while I drink this l’ll tell you about my scenes this morning. Not easy. My breath was coming out in clouds and do you know what they did to stop it? I had to chew ice cubes!!! Yoweee it was SO cold on my teeth. Fixed up the problem though. Richard was really happy with me. NOW you know why I’m having hot soup. Oh oh! Sharon’s just given me my school work. Back later. Sharon’s gone out of the van for 5 minutes. I can’t do this arithmetic. I HATE IT!!! I’ll take my time because I know they want me on set at 11:00. Hope they’re not running late today. Oops, Sharon’s back!

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In 1974 a group of farmers digging a well near Mount Li in Central China uncovered enough terracotta (unglazed baked clay) fragments to convince archaeologists to investigate. They found a huge collection of pottery figures. The figures were found in pits near an earthen pyramid built as a tomb for the first Emperor of the Qin dynasty. The historian Sima Qian (145–90 BC) recorded that work on his burial place with palaces, towers, valuable artefacts and wonderful objects began in 246 BC when the Emperor Qin was 13 years old. The complex was made up of the main burial area (a model of the Imperial Palace), a number of central pits and four other big pits. One of the surrounding pits was 230 metres long and 62 metres wide, containing the main army of more than 6000 figures. The others contained statues of cavalry, infantry, war chariots and officers. Metal weapons such as swords (still sharp, bright and shiny even after being buried for 2000 years), spears, battle-axes, scimitars, shields, crossbows and arrowheads were found in the pits with the terracotta warriors. When completed, the life-sized terracotta figures, painted with bright colours with their weapons such as spears, swords or crossbows, were placed in the pits in precise military formation according to rank and duty.

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 5. The teracotta wariors were found near Mountt Li.

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11. The historian Sima Qian (wrote, rote, written) about the terracotta warriors.

3. In your opinion, why were the terracotta warriors created? (a) to guard the Emperor in his afterlife (b) to show the people of China how rich and famous he was (c) to make work for the many potters in the district (d) so that the people of today would know what these people looked like

Grammar and Punctuation 12. Underline the phrases in this sentence. The warriors of terracotta were found in pits near Mount Li in China in 1974. 13. Place commas where needed in this sentence.

4. Circle the one statement that is correct. (a) The terracotta warriors were made in one piece and arranged in order of height.

Swords shields spears axes and other weapons were found in the pits.

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Can people really see into the future? Can dreams foretell disaster as well as good fortune? This story about President Lincoln was written down in 1865 by one of his close friends, Ward Hill Lamon, just as the President told it. About 10 days ago I retired very late. I soon began to dream. There seemed to be a deathlike stillness about me. Then I heard subdued sobs, as if a number of people were weeping. I thought I left my bed and wandered downstairs. I went from room to room. No living person was in sight but the same mournful sounds of distress met me as I passed along. I kept on until I arrived at the East Room, where I met with a sickening surprise. I saw a corpse wrapped in funeral vestments. Around it were stationed soldiers who were acting as guards and there was a throng of people weeping pitifully. “Who is dead in the White House?” I demanded of one of the soldiers. “The President,” was his answer. “He was killed by an assassin.” A few days after that account, on 14 April, Lincoln was shot dead by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theatre in Washington. His body was taken to lie in the East Room of the White House.

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4. Lincoln was assassinated in (a) Ford’s Theatre. (b) the East Room. (c) the White House. (d) Ward Hill.

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Angkor Wat (or City Temple) is the largest and best preserved of the ancient structures of Cambodia, South-East Asia. This country’s largest religious building was built by the Khmer people for King Suryavarman II (1113–1150) as his state temple and capital city. Ever since then it has remained a significant religious centre—first as Hindu, then as Buddhist. The huge complex has an outer wall 1024 metres long, 802 metres wide and 4.5 metres high. Inside this is a 30-metre wide strip of open ground surrounding a wide moat. The sandstone used to build this temple was quarried at Mt Kulen, 40 km away. The blocks of stone are believed to have been put in place by elephants. The whole structure took no more than 40 years. Extensive carved decorations appear on virtually all the stone surfaces—walls, columns and even roofs. Today Angkor Wat is a World Heritage site and has become a major tourist destination. It is a symbol of Cambodia and appears on its national flag.

5. Fill in the missing words. (a) King Suryavarman II was the leader of the people. (b) The complex took years to build. (c) A drawing of Angkor Wat is to be seen on the of Cambodia. (d) Cambodia is a country in Asia.

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Reading and Comprehension 1. Angkor Wat is rectangular in shape. True or false? 2. When Angkor Wat was first built it was used by (a) Buddhist monks. (b) Hindu Holy Men as well as the Khmer people. (c) the Portuguese and the French. (d) the Cambodians.

Circle the correct word in brackets.

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(a) the form played originally in Persia

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There are eleven players in a hockey team.

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the word hockey appears to have come from the french word hoquet which means shepherds crook

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4. Which of these statements is not true? (a) Different activities suit different people. (b) Exercise makes you tired. (c) Exercise strengthens bones. (d) Exercise should be a daily habit.

The time to start a regular exercise program is when you are young. It should become an everyday habit while you are still at school. It is wise to choose an activity that you enjoy, or a few new activities for variety. Choose from any of these aerobic activities: running, skipping, cycling, aerobics, surfing, skiing, swimming, dancing.

5. Number these statements in order (1–4). (a) Start exercising when you are young. (b) Make exercise a habit. (c) Keep up an active lifestyle. (d) Play sport or do an aerobic activity.

Team sports such as basketball, netball, football, volleyball and soccer are good fun. They also build up the cardiovascular system, especially if your team trains together as well as playing together. Different activities suit different people. Whatever activity you choose, as long as it is vigorous it will help to strengthen your heart and improve your circulation.

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 6. I look forward to our holydays in December.

Exercise actually helps you feel more energetic and the more you do, the easier it becomes. As you start to get fit you feel good about yourself. You can even make new friends.

7. Mike’s birthday is in march.

Exercise strengthens your muscles, joints and bones as well as your heart. Almost everything in your body works better with exercise.

8. There is a universal demand for more food. (a) strong (b) widespread (c) loud (d) unusual

Once you are fit you need to make sure you stay fit. To do this, you have to keep up an active lifestyle. Remember you cannot store fitness. But if you become an exercise fan, staying fit will not be difficult. Your exercise time will be something to look forward to!

9. I could not see for the haze. (a) rain (b) clouds (c) darkness (d) distortion

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11. Perspiration oozed from every (pour, pore).

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14. Punctate and capitalise this sentence. is this said the hunter the den of the lion

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Dear Aunt Joan, It has been some time since I have written to you because things haven’t changed much. I’m in Year 5 this year. The work is harder but I am doing well. This year we have the chance to play interschool sport. I’m playing softball. Last match we played we had our first win against Avondale. We defeated them 8 to 6. I was named the best player for the match and got a certificate. I’m really looking forward to next Wednesday— only three days to go—when l’ll turn 10. I know I’ll have to go to school but the excitement of opening my presents early is really growing. We are going to have a family dinner that night at Grandma’s place. Mum said I could have some friends over for an afternoon tea and games—probably softball. Mum and Dad said that next holidays we’ll be going to Queensland. I really like surfing so the Gold Coast will be fantastic. Your town is on the way so I think we may drop in. Let us know if you’ll be home in June or if you’ll be on your trip to Canada. Write back after your trip and tell me what you saw. I wish I could go too. I look forward to your next letter and seeing you again. Your nephew Kristen

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 6. My father was born in ninteen fifty-nine.

7. It’s allready too late to go. Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. Those rocks are jagged. (a) black (b) big (c) dangerous

9. The workers were united in their demands. (a) together (b) arguing over (c) careless (d) angry Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. My (aunt, aren’t) came to visit last week. 11. Dad puts too much (source, sauce) on his food. 12. What (weight, wait) of flour do you need?

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In Edinburgh, Scotland, a boy was born on 13 November l850. His parents called him Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson. (When he was older he preferred to spell his name Louis.) He wasn’t a strong child and was looked after by his nanny Alison Cunningham—Cummie as he called her. He loved stories and by the age of six had made up his mind to be a writer himself.

5. Number these events in RL Stevenson’s life (1–4). (a) graduated as a lawyer (b) became a writer (c) settled in California (d) decided to become a writer

He loved make-believe. When he played with his toys he could almost persuade himself they were alive.

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Rewrite the misspelt words.

His health was never strong. He travelled and wrote widely until finally he settled in California where he become seriously ill and was nursed back to health by a woman who became his wife. On his recovery they purchased a sailing boat—sailing away, washing over the South Pacific Ocean for three years. He decided to make his home in Samoa. There he purchased land and lived three happy years.

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When he died the whole island was plunged into grief. He was buried on the top of the hill near his home. In some ways Robert Louis Stevenson was indeed much like one of the characters in his famous book Treasure Island.

11. The sky was dark (blew, blue). 12. It is not (right, write) to say that about your friend.

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1. What was his nanny’s nickname? 2. What does washing over the South Pacific mean to you?

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5. Number these points supporting homework in the order presented (1–4). (a) Homework is a good communication time for parents and children. (b) Homework is a routine or discipline. (c) Homework revises school work. (d) Parents get to know their child’s ability / standard.

There are two schools of thought on homework. One says that homework is of great value because it provides revision of what has been done in class that day. It also provides the discipline of doing work unsupervised outside the school room. Parents, too, are given an idea of what is going on in the classroom and the standard their children are attaining. Some parents enjoy the opportunity to sit down with their children while they do homework and regard this as a valuable period when they can get a better idea of what is going on at school. The other group states that homework is of little value and cites the following reasons to have homework abolished. Children work hard all day in class, so why do they need to work at home? Parents are busy people and have no time to supervise children doing homework. Children need time to relax, play and enjoy their childhood, and homework takes up this valuable time. Some teachers support this by saying homework must be corrected and this wastes teaching time. Children with learning difficulties have problems, so all homework does is reinforce the failures those children already experience every day. Whether homework should be set or not is still a matter of debate. What’s your position on this matter?

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 6. Mary dose much more to help than Jim. 7. Docter Ryan operates on cancer patients. Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. Please contribute to our fund. (a) help (b) provide (c) control (d) use 9. It was a vivid picture. (a) clear (b) violent (c) pretty (d) unusual Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. (Some, Sum) sums are easier than others. 11. (Where, Wear) is your hat? 12. Tessa (nose, knows) what she is talking about.

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14. Punctuate and capitalise this sentence. from coopers creek burke wills king and gray set off for the gulf of carpentaria

4. Correcting homework is considered a waste of time by (a) teachers. (b) all teachers. (c) parents. (d) some teachers.

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(c) He was eager and keen to do the job. (d) He was afraid of the unknown.

Captain Arthur Phillip ordered the marines and convicts to disembark from the First Fleet on 26 January 1788 at Port Jackson. In early February Arthur Phillip ordered Philip King and 22 other persons (7 free men, 9 male convicts and 6 female convicts) to sail from Port Jackson in HMS Supply to establish a settlement on Norfolk Island. Philip King was well regarded, keen and considered the best person for the job. With high hopes and some fear of the unknown, the party set off on 15 February, down the harbour and out into the Pacific Ocean. At 11 am on 29 February, Norfolk Island was sighted. For five days they sailed around the island, exploring, looking for a safe place to land goods, livestock and passengers. The landing was made and people set to work clearing ground to erect tents while the colours were hoisted. Soon, enough land had been cleared to plant seeds King had brought— cotton, wheat, corn, rice, vegetables, sugar cane and fruit trees. Planting was completed by 8 March. By 14 March shoots were well up. Then disaster—a strong south-west wind blew and every shoot was burnt by salt spray. A new area was cleared and replanted—these grew. Bananas were planted and flourished, but the island was not paradise.

5. Match these dates with the correct event. (a) (b) (c) (d)

26 January 15 February 29 February 8 March

(1) (2) (3) (4)

departure of HMS Supply completion of first plantings sighting of Norfolk Island landing of First Fleet at Port Jackson

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 6. Everythink I do you say is wrong. 7. Your happyness is the most important thing.

Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. He has a hearty laugh. (a) loud (b) unusual (c) foolish (d) vigorous 9. Mum will consider my question. (a) think about (b) answer (c) refuse (d) listen to Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. Many (tales, tails) have been told about wild animals. 11. Give me (advise, advice) as to what to do. 12. The (souls, soles) of his shoes were worn through.

Reading and Comprehension

Grammar and Punctuation

1. … the colours were hoisted. What are the

13. Write the plural forms of these words.

colours?

brother-in-law

2. Why did they sail for five days around the island?

stepsister spoonful man-of-war

3. The first settlers on Norfolk Island were (a) convicts. (b) free men only. (c) the First Fleet. (d) 23 people, both convicts and free.

14. Punctuate and capitalise this sentence. what will i do inquired tasha when the jug is nearly full

4. Which of these characteristics did Philip King display so as to be chosen to lead the settlement? (a) He was highly thought of. (b) He had the ability to do the job.

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4. What’s the difference in value between the 4s in 40 492?

17. Draw the top view of a cricket stump.

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4. Which of these statements is true? (a) Men can’t do housework. (b) Women can do tough jobs and so can men. (c) There are no women pilots. (d) Companies only employ female secretaries.

When, on advertisements, we see nurses and teachers and they are all portrayed by women, the message we are being given is that these are women’s jobs and that men do not do this sort of work. And when we see men being pilots, carpenters, business managers or doctors, we are being told that these are men’s jobs; they are not for women. It is the same with jobs around the house. Advertisements usually show Mum in the kitchen or the laundry talking about how good a soap powder or a dishwasher is. The hidden message is that housework is a woman’s job, not a man’s. Sometimes we will see a man doing housework, but he is usually shown to be helpless and not able to do it properly. This supports the view that it is women’s work. The message is that Dad cannot do it properly because he is a male and housework is not a male job. These messages are known as stereotyping. There would be nothing wrong with these hidden messages if it was true that some sorts of jobs are for women and other sorts of jobs for men. But it is not true. Women can work in tough jobs and gentle jobs—they can be pilots, dentists, truck drivers and mechanics as well as nurses and telephonists. And so can men. In fact most people can do any kind of work they set their minds to and it does not matter if they are male or female.

5. Which of these statements about advertising is true? (a) There’s nothing wrong with hidden messages. (b) Women’s minds are better than men’s minds. (c) Stereotyping is common in advertisements. (d) There’s nothing wrong with stereotyping.

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 6. A lasar light was used to remove the tattoo.

7. It’s nearly three oclock. Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. We must alter our plans. (a) explain (b) change (c) decide on (d) think over 9. Puppies can be really annoying. (a) a loss (b) a threat (c) a nuisance (d) a joy Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. Your (hair, hare) is quite long. 11. I like (fair, fare) hair more than dark hair. 12. He has (drank, drunk) too much wine.

Reading and Comprehension

Grammar and Punctuation

1. What is stereotyping?

13. Write a sentence in which flour is used as a verb. 2. People can do any type of job provided they put their

14. Punctuate and capitalise this sentence.

to it.

my older brother alfred works as a salesperson for david jones

3. Housework is a woman’s job. This is (a) true because women do it well. (b) because men are helpless. (c) stereotyping. (d) because only mums do it.

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4. In 1930 the Holden company was saved because (a) General Motors gave Holden money. (b) many companies closed. (c) the Holden company was sold. (d) many other companies lost money.

The Holden was the first fully Australian car. Its story began in 1854 when James Alexander Holden arrived in Adelaide. In two years he had opened his own leather business. By the end of the 1870s he and his son were making upholstery (seat covering and padding) for horse-drawn carriages as well as hardware and other things. After the First World War they began building car bodies (but not engines), and in 1923 they agreed to make car bodies for General Motors, a very large American car company that was operating in Australia. However, 1930 was a bad year for Western businesses. Many companies lost a lot of money and had to close. The Holden company was only saved because it joined together with General Motors. This gave it more money but the Holden family no longer completely owned it. After the Second World War, General MotorsHolden, launched the first all-Australian car known as the 48/125. It was a huge success, and immediately became Australia’s top selling car. The engine was smooth and quiet. It did not use up petrol as quickly as other cars did. The acceleration was excellent, and it also drove well over rough roads. Since 1948, many different Holden models have been manufactured. The most successful model in recent years has been the VN Commodore. In 1988 this car won Australia’s three major Car of the Year Awards. It looks certain that the famous Holden name will live on for many years to come.

5. Number these statements in order (1–4). (a) Holden made car bodies for General Motors. (b) Holden sold the first Australian-made car. (c) The Holden family made upholstery. (d) The Holden name will live on in Australia.

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 6. This is a quite place in which to rest. 7. I’m tried and l’m going to bed. Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. The dog emerged from the room. (a) appeared (b) ran (c) sprang

(d) swam

9. l don’t like being jostled in a crowd. (a) pushed (b) spoken to (c) helped (d) punched Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. When the (tied, tide) went out the boat was stranded. 11. (Hear’s, Here’s) hoping you are well soon. 12. I like the smell of your new (sent, scent).

Grammar and Punctuation 13. Add the phrases with a video camera and across the creek to this sentence. The elderly gentleman approached the narrow bridge.

Reading and Comprehension 1. In which year did the VN Commodore win three awards?

14. Punctuate this address correctly.

2. The company General Motors is based in which

mrs cl fellows coomoomie ms 48 glen innes 2568

country? 3. In which year did James Alexander Holden begin business in Australia? (a) 1854 (b) 1856 (c) 1970 (d) 1923

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Bush foods were occasionally used by the early settlers, convicts and explorers to supplement their diets. The desert survival of Ludwig Leichhardt, an early Australian explorer, can be attributed to bush foods. Leichhardt ran out of sugar, tea and flour long before he reached his destination while exploring northern Australia. He readily experimented with bush foods and made meals of crows, dingoes, pigeon feet, native fruits, tubers, gums, emu gizzards and lizards.

The early settlers used bush foods to make jams and preserves. The English always enjoyed a cup of tea, but did not bring enough with them to Australia. The early settlers, in a desperate bid to make a cup of tea, used a native plant called Leptospermum to make tea. This plant is commonly called tea-tree. Over time, the early settlers improved farming methods and planted crops more suited to Australian conditions. These included wheat, and fruits and vegetables such as apricots, cherries, peaches, citrus, pumpkins, potatoes, cabbages, beans and peas. The diet of the early settlers was dominated by beef and lamb. Damper, a bread substitute, was often eaten with these meat dishes. Meat dishes still dominate the Australian diet, although many people are now eating more vegetables than in the past.

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Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word.

1. The Australian bread substitute is called

8. Aboriginal people survived successfully on the foods of the bush. (a) lived (b) ate (c) gathered (d) hunted

. 2. How did Leichhardt survive in the desert?

9. Severe food shortages could have been avoided by the early settlers. (a) greater (b) lessened (c) kept out of the way (d) much worse than expected

3. The hunting and gathering of the Aboriginal people was most affected by (a) Australia being so dry. (b) the arrival of Europeans. (c) 40 000 years of food consumption. (d) changes in temperature.

Circle the correct word in brackets.

4. Early European settlers could have avoided food shortages by (a) learning from the Aboriginal people. (b) bringing better seeds for their crops with them. (c) fertilising poor soils. (d) bringing more cattle and sheep.

10. The Australian climate was (to, too, two) hot. 11. The later settlers planted crops more (sooted suited) to the climate. 12. (Meet, Meat) dishes still dominate the Australian diet.

5. Match these food sources with the way the Aboriginal people found them. (a) possums (b) honey (c) birds

Grammar and Punctuation

(1) by smearing sap on branches (2) by looking for hovering mosquitoes (3) by gluing a feather on a bee

13. Rewrite these sentences so that they will happen tomorrow. Aboriginal people survived on bush foods. They gathered berries, hunted animals and caught fish.

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 6. About one or too hours a day where spent hunting and gathering food.

14. Rewrite this sentence with correct punctuation and capitalisation. ludwig leichhardt an australian explorer survived in the desert by eating native birds animals and fruit reported jane

7. Many people are now eating moor vegtables than in the passed.

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Introduction The Excel Basic Skills Workbook series aims to build and reinforce basic skills in reading, comprehension and mathematics. The series has eight English and Mathematics core books, one for each of the school years Foundation to Year 7. These are supported by teaching books, which can be used if the student needs help in a particular area of study.

The structure of this book This book has 30 carefully sequenced double-page units. Each unit has work on Number and Algebra, Measurement and Geometry, and Statistics and Probability in Maths, and Reading and Comprehension, Spelling and Vocabulary, and Grammar and Punctuation in English. The student’s competence in each of the 30 units can be recorded on the marking grid on pages 5 and 7. There are four end-of-term reviews. These are referred to as Tests 1 to 4. They assess the student’s understanding of work covered during each term.

How to use this book It is recommended that students complete each unit in the sequence provided because the knowledge and understanding developed in each unit is consolidated and practised in subsequent units. The workbook can be used to cover core classroom work. It can also be used to provide homework and consolidation activities. All units are written so that particular questions deal with the same areas of learning in each unit. For example, question 1 is always on Number (addition) and question 11 is always on Measurement (time), and so on. Similarly in the English units question 1 is always on Reading and Comprehension, and question 14 is always on Punctuation. Question formatting is repeated throughout the workbook to support familiarity so that students can more readily deal with the Mathematics and English content. The marking grid (see the examples on pages 4 and 6) is an easy-to-use tool for recording each student’s progress. If you find that certain questions are repeatedly causing difficulties and errors, then there is a specific Excel Basic/Advanced Skills Workbook to help the student fully revise that topic. These are the teaching books of the series; they will take the student through the topic step by step. The use of illustrations and diagrams, practice questions, and a straightforward and simple approach will make some of the most common problem areas of English and Mathematics easy to understand and master.

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Sample Maths Marking Grid If a student is consistently getting more than one in five questions wrong in any area, refer to the highlighted Excel Basic/Advanced Skills title. When marking answers on the grid, simply mark incorrect answers with ‘X’ in the appropriate box. This will result in a graphical representation of areas needing further work. An example has been done below for the first seven units. If a question has several parts, it should be counted as wrong if one or more mistakes are made. Fractions, Decimals and Percentages Years 3–6

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4. This story was used to explain (a) how humans learned to make fire. (b) what to do when it rains. (c) what gifts Baiami had to give. (d) the creation of the earth.

During the Dreaming, a father and his two sons went kangaroo hunting. They came to a thickly wooded valley. Through it a river flowed, joining the sea. It was the cold, wet season. Suddenly it started hailing. Chunks of ice hurtled from the sky. The hunter and his sons ran for shelter to a cave. Seeing his children shivering and in distress, the hunter called on his ancestral spirit, Baiami.

5. Number these sentences in order (1–4). (a) The grass burst into flames. (b) He took a hardened stick and some soft wood. (c) Glowing embers fell on the dried grass. (d) He rapidly twirled the hardened stick between his hands, making the soft wood smoulder.

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“Why am I called?” he thundered.

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“My sons and I are freezing to death. Help us.”

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Baiami was the great ancestral spirit of the Cameraigal people. He had shaped the earth, and created the mountains, rivers and hills. He had made the animals and the human beings. Baiami took a hardened stick, sharpened one end and placed it into the knot of a rotted branch. Then rapidly twirling the stick between his hands, he made the softer wood smoulder. Glowing embers fell on the dried grass. He blew on them and the grass burst into flames. Baiami had created the first fire. The cave was filled with warmth and light. “Here is my gift to you,” Baiami said. “Use it wisely.”

7. Maria will never beleive this story. Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. Kim placed her name on the list. (a) saw (b) put (c) said (d) crossed 9. I nearly missed the bus. (a) always (b) very (c) almost (d) did Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. Nothing could be (seen, scene) in the distance.

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11. I can’t afford to (lose, loose) my money.

1. How many were in the kangaroo hunt?

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13. Underline the nouns in this sentence. Apples, bananas, oranges and lemons were being loaded on trucks for the market.

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Monday 10 April Dear Diary, I’m writing in the taxi on the way to the TV studio. It’s 6:45 in the morning and it’s just getting light. It was dark and cold when my alarm went off, and I wanted to stay in bed a little longer. Mum said, “No”.

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Mr Davis is driving me this morning. He doesn’t talk much, which is good. I can write more. I can see the grass on the side of the road. It’s still wet. It’s supposed to be sunny later on. Let’s hope so. I hate it when filming stops because of the rain.

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It was a hot November day, 1922 in the Valley of the Kings in Egypt. After years of searching, the archaeologist Howard Carter had finally found what he believed to be the resting place of the boy-king, Tutankhamun, who had been buried about the year 1000 BC— three thousand years ago. In great excitement he sent a wire to his sponsor, Lord Carnarvon in England, so that he could be there when they opened the tomb. Lord Carnarvon arrived soon after, and on 16 February 1923, they both broke through the door to find one of the most amazing archaeological discoveries of all time. There were four rooms containing caskets, a gold throne inlaid with precious stones, gems, furniture, clothing and weapons. In the burial chamber itself, flanked by two black statues, were four gold shrines, one inside the other, and a nest of three coffins. The inner one, of solid gold, held the mummified body of Tutankhamun, wrapped in a jewel-studded shroud. Over his face was a gold mask inlaid with precious stones. Howard Carter and Lord Carnarvon were stunned by the splendour of their find, relics that are among the richest the world has ever seen. They also found an inscription above the tomb, which they were able to translate. It read: Death will come to those who disturb the sleep of the pharaohs.

4. What metal was Tutankhamun’s mask made of?

5. Number these events in order (1–4). (a) translating the inscription (b) finding the mummy (c) Lord Carnarvon joining Howard Carter (d) finding the many treasures

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The earliest false teeth were probably used for decorative rather than practical reasons. The ancient Egyptians believed that important people who died went on to an afterlife, so they would replace missing teeth in the mouths of dead kings to make them look nice in the next world. These teeth were lightly wired in place and could never have been used for chewing. Later, the Phoenicians (1000 BC–700 BC) made the first set of false teeth, held together with gold wire. The false teeth were carved from the teeth of oxen or other animals.

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Throughout history people have tried to make false teeth that would work properly and look good. Dentists have always been quick to use the newest technology to improve their work. People who fixed teeth were not even called dentists in the olden days. Different people tried to do parts of the work that dentists do today. Priests, who believed that toothache was the work of evil spirits, prayed for the person to be freed from the curse of pain. Herbalists ground up strange mixtures to paint on teeth or feed to the sufferer. The local barber doubled as a dentist, and the local blacksmith, who was often very strong, used to pull out teeth.

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Rod Puppets

5. Number these facts about muppets in order (1–4).

A rod puppet is an extension of the glove puppet. Its head and hands are fixed to the ends of sticks or rods, which the puppeteer uses to operate the figure from below. Rod puppets usually have no legs, but a cloth body that is either sewn or draped. The head and hands can be made from wood, cloth, papier-maché or plastic.

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(a) (b) (c) (d)

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A disadvantage of the rod puppet is that its movements may be slow and limited, but it can be easily controlled. The best-known rod puppets are probably wayang golek puppets from Java in Indonesia, famous for their beauty.

Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. After five minutes he had no score in the game. (a) result (b) points (c) progress (d) energy

Muppets are a combination of hand and rod puppets. The operator puts one hand in the puppet’s head, to move the mouth. The other hand controls two rods that move the arms, either both at once or one at a time.

9. The power lines began to sway in the breeze. (a) fall (b) break (c) swing (d) snap

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Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. Have you (saw, seen) the camera?

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3. Select the true statement. (a) Rod puppets are large hand puppets.

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(b) Rod puppets are made stiff with rods.

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How is a volcano formed?

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The earth is made up of three layers: the crust, the mantle and the core. The outer layer, called the crust, is between 16 and 40 kilometres thick. It floats on a thicker layer known as the mantle, which is 2895 kilometres thick. The core, which is 3475 kilometres thick, is surrounded by the mantle. The innermost part is solid (the inner core) while the outer part is liquid (the outer core). The earth’s core contains materials made up of atoms, which send out flying particles or rays. These are called radioactive materials and the particles or rays are called radiation. When these particles are sent out a lot of energy is released and this causes the earth’s core to reach a temperature of approximately 20 000 degrees Celsius. The heat from the core passes into the mantle, which can reach temperatures of around 10 000 degrees Celsius. In some parts of the mantle the heat builds up to such an extent that it melts some of the rock material of the lower crust. Geologists call the melted rock magma.

5. Number these statements in order (1–4). (a) Magma forces its way through cracks towards the surface. (b) Some magma reaches the surface. (c) Parts of the mantle become extremely hot. (d) Lower parts of the crust become so hot that the rock melts.

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Sometimes the pressure in the magma chamber builds up so much that it finds a weak area in the crust and forces its way to the surface of the earth. Once the magma reaches the surface it is called lava. The lava then builds up on the surface of the earth, where it slowly cools and turns into solid rock.

Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. He (dyed, died) from a gun shot wound. 11. You look (pail, pale) after that frightening experience. 12. The lounge (sweet, suite) needs to be cleaned.

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One of the most important forms of life in Antarctica are tiny animals known as krill. These are similar to prawns, though smaller. In summer they can be found in huge swarms in many parts of the Antarctic Ocean. Krill are important because they in turn become the food for many other sea creatures—fish, birds, seals and whales.

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Southern Hemisphere whales spend the summer in Antarctic waters near the edge of the pack-ice, feeding and increasing their body weight enormously so that they have great reserves of blubber to give them energy for the rest of the year. In autumn they move north into subtropical waters to give birth to their young.

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(1) atmospheric pollution (2) remain in people’s bodies (3) many years to decompose (4) contaminate soil when they leak out

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Australia has no efficient way of disposing of extremely toxic chemicals, so they are shipped overseas for incineration. Debate is continuing over constructing an incinerator in Australia. Some people consider incinerators unsafe while others think there is no alternative.

Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. The engine would not operate. (a) go (b) stop (c) turn (d) go faster

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4. Camels have thick, wide feet so that they can (a) run fast. (b) survive in the desert. (c) travel long distances. (d) walk or run on soft surfaces.

One interesting animal first arrived in Australia in 1849: the camel. This was the one- hum p ed c a m e l , a l s o c a l l e d t he dromedary (not to be confused with its twohumped cousin, the Bactrian camel). The dromedary is native to the Middle East and mainland Asia, whose desert peoples have domesticated and used the camel for about 5000 years. The camel’s strength is used for transport and farming; its meat and milk for food; its fur and skin for clothing and shelter. Camels are especially suited to desert life, for several reasons. They can go without water for days, even weeks. Their mouths are tough enough to chew the thorniest shrub. But they can go for many days without food, because they carry a built-in food supply: their humps, where fat is stored to provide energy in lean times. Because camels can drink huge amounts of water, people once thought they must be able to store water in their humps. Not so, say the scientists; they just replace what their system has lost. Camels have thick eyebrows and lashes to shelter their eyes from sun and sand. Lips, ears and nostrils can shut tight to keep out sand and dust. Camels have thick, broad pads on each foot that help them to run or walk on sand, where hard-hoofed animals would sink at every step. The camel’s ability to survive without water in hot, dry conditions, and to travel long distances carrying people and goods, has given it the name ‘ship of the desert’.

5. Number these statements in order (1–4). (a) Scientists say that this is not true. (b) Camels can drink a lot of water. (c) Camels replace lost water in their bodies. (d) Some say camels store water in their humps.

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4. After building the kite frame, the next step is to (a) find a good length of string. (b) use tape to reinforce your kite. (c) cover the frame with paper. (d) decorate your kite.

Kites come in many shapes and sizes. They can be constructed from a large variety of materials, from the simplest, such as paper or cloth, to the most advanced, such as carbon fibre and tear-proof sailsheet.

5. Number these directions about kite construction in order (1–4). (a) Cover your frame. (b) Fly your finished kite. (c) Decorate the kite. (d) Make the frame.

Kites can be quite easy to make. As with most things, it is best to master the simplest kites first, before you advance to state-of-the-art kite building. To build your kite you will need a few supplies. For the frame you will need timber. Hobby shops and timber yards are the best sources for light timbers such as bamboo, pine and Australian mountain ash. The timber should be round. Ask for dowel; they’ll know what you need. Garden shops are a good source for bamboo. For the covering skin you can use paper, plastic or cloth. Some of these materials will tear in strong winds, so you will need some reinforcing tape.

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The beauty of these materials is that they can be easily decorated with paint, drawings and pictures. To fly the kite you will also need a good length of string.

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Much of this material can be found in the rubbish bin. Constructed from recycled materials and powered by the wind, your kite will be the ultimate in environmentally sound machines!

Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. Mum was (dyeing, dying) my T-shirt. 11. The soldier went (fourth, forth) into battle.

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Soil erosion is the natural process in which soil is carried away by water and wind and deposited somewhere else, usually at the bottom of the ocean. Usually, the process of erosion is balanced by the processes that build the soil up. Scientists estimate that the natural process of soil formation can take from 100 to 2500 years to produce about 2.5 cm of topsoil.

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Plants and trees hold the topsoil in place. When they are removed, the topsoil is exposed and easily washed away by rain, or blown away by the wind. The wrong use of technology and poor land management can destroy soil that took millions of years to develop, in just 10 years.

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8. He was a bold adventurer. (a) brave (b) old (c) strong (d) good 9. The area was covered in litter. (a) insects (b) leaves (c) flowers (d) rubbish Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. Lu gave out a cry of (pain, pane). 11. Did you hear that low (groan, grown)? 12. l lost the (hole, whole) purse of money.

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At no time in history have humans produced so much waste. Ours is a throw-away society. No matter which area is examined it is found that, for health, safety, advertising, presentation or other reasons, we produce more waste. This means our landfills are being used up at an unprecedented rate because of this increasing volume of waste.

5. Number these statements in order (1–4). (a) Electricity is available for consumers. (b) Methane is burnt. (c) The heat from burning generates electricity. (d) Rotting materials give off a gas.

Many people consider landfills to be time bombs waiting to explode because of the vast quantity of chemicals or gases that leach from them as the waste contained in them begins to degrade or rot away.

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The gas methane, given off by rotting waste, can be most dangerous, but it can be used. If a series of pipes is laid through the landfill, the gas can be collected. This gas can then be burnt in a controlled way and used to generate electricity, which can be fed into the grid and help supply electricity for consumers.

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Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. I’m positive he’s the one. (a) sure (b) pleased (c) hoping (d) lucky

With further research more ideas could be implemented. Landfills are a problem but humanity’s wealth of ideas and technology can, and will, surely make use of people’s waste.

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A princess called Arachne lived in Greece some years before 1000 BC. She was a weaver of exquisite tapestries. Her creations hung in her father’s palace. The proud king would boast: “Her genius is a gift from the goddess Athena.” “No, not even Athena, our patron goddess of weaving, can match our daughter,” the queen would add. Arachne loved to hear such compliments, while pretending to be unworthy of them. But one day, as she was hanging one of her tapestries in Athena’s temple, she was so overpowered by the beauty of her work that she exclaimed, “Not even you, Athena, can better this!” High above on Mount Olympus, Athena heard. She’d never been envious of a mortal, but this boast pierced her like a poisoned arrow. Athena appeared like a bolt of lightning before the startled Arachne. “How dare you challenge me!” she roared in anger. Arachne trembled, terrified. Should she prostrate herself, or run for her life? Before she could do anything, 2 black squares of cloth and a pile of coloured threads materialised at her feet. “I accept your challenge!” Athena thundered. “Take as much thread as you need.” Arachne’s fear vanished; her life was not in danger. Instead, the goddess of weaving wanted to pit her skill against Arachne’s. “Each of us will tell a story about the lives of the gods, within these golden borders,” Athena said as she plucked two identical golden threads from the air. “When the tapestries are completed, let the gods decide which of us is the greatest weaver.”

4. Athena wanted to (a) destroy Arachne. (b) challenge Arachne. (c) tell Arachne about the lives of the gods. (d) bring Arachne before the other gods. 5. Number these sentences in order (1–4). (a) The gods would decide who was the best weaver. (b) Arachne was very proud of her work. (c) The two would each create a tapestry. (d) Athena was angry at Arachne’s boasting.

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4. Edward Brown was (a) George’s father. (b) George’s father’s brother. (c) George’s mother’s brother. (d) George’s father’s father.

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Thursday 13th April Dear Diary, 8:50: I’m in make-up, and I have just changed for my first scene. I have a school uniform on. It’s blue. My own school doesn’t have a uniform. Boy, am I glad! This outfit is the FITS! I’ve got these really daggy black shoes and grey socks, and the skirt is so short my knees are purple from the cold. The sun is out today and if I can find a little pozzie away from the wind, then it’s sorta warmish. The crew look funny—like they’re going to Antarctica. 10:15: Morning tea break. ‘Cuppa soup’ time. Mushroom. My favourite. Sharon is setting some arithmetic work for me, so while I drink this l’ll tell you about my scenes this morning. Not easy. My breath was coming out in clouds and do you know what they did to stop it? I had to chew ice cubes!!! Yoweee it was SO cold on my teeth. Fixed up the problem though. Richard was really happy with me. NOW you know why I’m having hot soup. Oh oh! Sharon’s just given me my school work. Back later. Sharon’s gone out of the van for 5 minutes. I can’t do this arithmetic. I HATE IT!!! I’ll take my time because I know they want me on set at 11:00. Hope they’re not running late today. Oops, Sharon’s back!

5. Number these sentences in order (1–4). (a) Get dressed in a school uniform. (b) Get make-up on. (c) Film the scenes. (d) Have morning tea break.

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In 1974 a group of farmers digging a well near Mount Li in Central China uncovered enough terracotta (unglazed baked clay) fragments to convince archaeologists to investigate. They found a huge collection of pottery figures. The figures were found in pits near an earthen pyramid built as a tomb for the first Emperor of the Qin dynasty. The historian Sima Qian (145–90 BC) recorded that work on his burial place with palaces, towers, valuable artefacts and wonderful objects began in 246 BC when the Emperor Qin was 13 years old. The complex was made up of the main burial area (a model of the Imperial Palace), a number of central pits and four other big pits. One of the surrounding pits was 230 metres long and 62 metres wide, containing the main army of more than 6000 figures. The others contained statues of cavalry, infantry, war chariots and officers. Metal weapons such as swords (still sharp, bright and shiny even after being buried for 2000 years), spears, battle-axes, scimitars, shields, crossbows and arrowheads were found in the pits with the terracotta warriors. When completed, the life-sized terracotta figures, painted with bright colours with their weapons such as spears, swords or crossbows, were placed in the pits in precise military formation according to rank and duty.

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 5. The teracotta wariors were found near Mountt Li.

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11. The historian Sima Qian (wrote, rote, written) about the terracotta warriors.

3. In your opinion, why were the terracotta warriors created? (a) to guard the Emperor in his afterlife (b) to show the people of China how rich and famous he was (c) to make work for the many potters in the district (d) so that the people of today would know what these people looked like

Grammar and Punctuation 12. Underline the phrases in this sentence. The warriors of terracotta were found in pits near Mount Li in China in 1974. 13. Place commas where needed in this sentence.

4. Circle the one statement that is correct. (a) The terracotta warriors were made in one piece and arranged in order of height.

Swords shields spears axes and other weapons were found in the pits.

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Can people really see into the future? Can dreams foretell disaster as well as good fortune? This story about President Lincoln was written down in 1865 by one of his close friends, Ward Hill Lamon, just as the President told it. About 10 days ago I retired very late. I soon began to dream. There seemed to be a deathlike stillness about me. Then I heard subdued sobs, as if a number of people were weeping. I thought I left my bed and wandered downstairs. I went from room to room. No living person was in sight but the same mournful sounds of distress met me as I passed along. I kept on until I arrived at the East Room, where I met with a sickening surprise. I saw a corpse wrapped in funeral vestments. Around it were stationed soldiers who were acting as guards and there was a throng of people weeping pitifully. “Who is dead in the White House?” I demanded of one of the soldiers. “The President,” was his answer. “He was killed by an assassin.” A few days after that account, on 14 April, Lincoln was shot dead by John Wilkes Booth at Ford’s Theatre in Washington. His body was taken to lie in the East Room of the White House.

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4. Lincoln was assassinated in (a) Ford’s Theatre. (b) the East Room. (c) the White House. (d) Ward Hill.

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Angkor Wat (or City Temple) is the largest and best preserved of the ancient structures of Cambodia, South-East Asia. This country’s largest religious building was built by the Khmer people for King Suryavarman II (1113–1150) as his state temple and capital city. Ever since then it has remained a significant religious centre—first as Hindu, then as Buddhist. The huge complex has an outer wall 1024 metres long, 802 metres wide and 4.5 metres high. Inside this is a 30-metre wide strip of open ground surrounding a wide moat. The sandstone used to build this temple was quarried at Mt Kulen, 40 km away. The blocks of stone are believed to have been put in place by elephants. The whole structure took no more than 40 years. Extensive carved decorations appear on virtually all the stone surfaces—walls, columns and even roofs. Today Angkor Wat is a World Heritage site and has become a major tourist destination. It is a symbol of Cambodia and appears on its national flag.

5. Fill in the missing words. (a) King Suryavarman II was the leader of the people. (b) The complex took years to build. (c) A drawing of Angkor Wat is to be seen on the of Cambodia. (d) Cambodia is a country in Asia.

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Reading and Comprehension 1. Angkor Wat is rectangular in shape. True or false? 2. When Angkor Wat was first built it was used by (a) Buddhist monks. (b) Hindu Holy Men as well as the Khmer people. (c) the Portuguese and the French. (d) the Cambodians.

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(a) the form played originally in Persia

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There are eleven players in a hockey team.

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the word hockey appears to have come from the french word hoquet which means shepherds crook

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4. Which of these statements is not true? (a) Different activities suit different people. (b) Exercise makes you tired. (c) Exercise strengthens bones. (d) Exercise should be a daily habit.

The time to start a regular exercise program is when you are young. It should become an everyday habit while you are still at school. It is wise to choose an activity that you enjoy, or a few new activities for variety. Choose from any of these aerobic activities: running, skipping, cycling, aerobics, surfing, skiing, swimming, dancing.

5. Number these statements in order (1–4). (a) Start exercising when you are young. (b) Make exercise a habit. (c) Keep up an active lifestyle. (d) Play sport or do an aerobic activity.

Team sports such as basketball, netball, football, volleyball and soccer are good fun. They also build up the cardiovascular system, especially if your team trains together as well as playing together. Different activities suit different people. Whatever activity you choose, as long as it is vigorous it will help to strengthen your heart and improve your circulation.

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 6. I look forward to our holydays in December.

Exercise actually helps you feel more energetic and the more you do, the easier it becomes. As you start to get fit you feel good about yourself. You can even make new friends.

7. Mike’s birthday is in march.

Exercise strengthens your muscles, joints and bones as well as your heart. Almost everything in your body works better with exercise.

8. There is a universal demand for more food. (a) strong (b) widespread (c) loud (d) unusual

Once you are fit you need to make sure you stay fit. To do this, you have to keep up an active lifestyle. Remember you cannot store fitness. But if you become an exercise fan, staying fit will not be difficult. Your exercise time will be something to look forward to!

9. I could not see for the haze. (a) rain (b) clouds (c) darkness (d) distortion

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11. Perspiration oozed from every (pour, pore).

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14. Punctate and capitalise this sentence. is this said the hunter the den of the lion

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5. Number these events in order (1–4). (a) going to school (b) opening presents (c) sharing a meal with the family (d) sharing afternoon tea with friends

Dear Aunt Joan, It has been some time since I have written to you because things haven’t changed much. I’m in Year 5 this year. The work is harder but I am doing well. This year we have the chance to play interschool sport. I’m playing softball. Last match we played we had our first win against Avondale. We defeated them 8 to 6. I was named the best player for the match and got a certificate. I’m really looking forward to next Wednesday— only three days to go—when l’ll turn 10. I know I’ll have to go to school but the excitement of opening my presents early is really growing. We are going to have a family dinner that night at Grandma’s place. Mum said I could have some friends over for an afternoon tea and games—probably softball. Mum and Dad said that next holidays we’ll be going to Queensland. I really like surfing so the Gold Coast will be fantastic. Your town is on the way so I think we may drop in. Let us know if you’ll be home in June or if you’ll be on your trip to Canada. Write back after your trip and tell me what you saw. I wish I could go too. I look forward to your next letter and seeing you again. Your nephew Kristen

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 6. My father was born in ninteen fifty-nine.

7. It’s allready too late to go. Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. Those rocks are jagged. (a) black (b) big (c) dangerous

9. The workers were united in their demands. (a) together (b) arguing over (c) careless (d) angry Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. My (aunt, aren’t) came to visit last week. 11. Dad puts too much (source, sauce) on his food. 12. What (weight, wait) of flour do you need?

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4. The people of Samoa were plunged into grief when he died. The Samoans were (a) unhappy. (b) sad. (c) very sad. (d) extremely saddened by his death.

In Edinburgh, Scotland, a boy was born on 13 November l850. His parents called him Robert Lewis Balfour Stevenson. (When he was older he preferred to spell his name Louis.) He wasn’t a strong child and was looked after by his nanny Alison Cunningham—Cummie as he called her. He loved stories and by the age of six had made up his mind to be a writer himself.

5. Number these events in RL Stevenson’s life (1–4). (a) graduated as a lawyer (b) became a writer (c) settled in California (d) decided to become a writer

He loved make-believe. When he played with his toys he could almost persuade himself they were alive.

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Rewrite the misspelt words.

His health was never strong. He travelled and wrote widely until finally he settled in California where he become seriously ill and was nursed back to health by a woman who became his wife. On his recovery they purchased a sailing boat—sailing away, washing over the South Pacific Ocean for three years. He decided to make his home in Samoa. There he purchased land and lived three happy years.

Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word.

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When he died the whole island was plunged into grief. He was buried on the top of the hill near his home. In some ways Robert Louis Stevenson was indeed much like one of the characters in his famous book Treasure Island.

11. The sky was dark (blew, blue). 12. It is not (right, write) to say that about your friend.

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1. What was his nanny’s nickname? 2. What does washing over the South Pacific mean to you?

14. Punctuate and capitalise this sentence so that different speakers are used.

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5. Number these points supporting homework in the order presented (1–4). (a) Homework is a good communication time for parents and children. (b) Homework is a routine or discipline. (c) Homework revises school work. (d) Parents get to know their child’s ability / standard.

There are two schools of thought on homework. One says that homework is of great value because it provides revision of what has been done in class that day. It also provides the discipline of doing work unsupervised outside the school room. Parents, too, are given an idea of what is going on in the classroom and the standard their children are attaining. Some parents enjoy the opportunity to sit down with their children while they do homework and regard this as a valuable period when they can get a better idea of what is going on at school. The other group states that homework is of little value and cites the following reasons to have homework abolished. Children work hard all day in class, so why do they need to work at home? Parents are busy people and have no time to supervise children doing homework. Children need time to relax, play and enjoy their childhood, and homework takes up this valuable time. Some teachers support this by saying homework must be corrected and this wastes teaching time. Children with learning difficulties have problems, so all homework does is reinforce the failures those children already experience every day. Whether homework should be set or not is still a matter of debate. What’s your position on this matter?

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 6. Mary dose much more to help than Jim. 7. Docter Ryan operates on cancer patients. Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. Please contribute to our fund. (a) help (b) provide (c) control (d) use 9. It was a vivid picture. (a) clear (b) violent (c) pretty (d) unusual Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. (Some, Sum) sums are easier than others. 11. (Where, Wear) is your hat? 12. Tessa (nose, knows) what she is talking about.

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14. Punctuate and capitalise this sentence. from coopers creek burke wills king and gray set off for the gulf of carpentaria

4. Correcting homework is considered a waste of time by (a) teachers. (b) all teachers. (c) parents. (d) some teachers.

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(c) He was eager and keen to do the job. (d) He was afraid of the unknown.

Captain Arthur Phillip ordered the marines and convicts to disembark from the First Fleet on 26 January 1788 at Port Jackson. In early February Arthur Phillip ordered Philip King and 22 other persons (7 free men, 9 male convicts and 6 female convicts) to sail from Port Jackson in HMS Supply to establish a settlement on Norfolk Island. Philip King was well regarded, keen and considered the best person for the job. With high hopes and some fear of the unknown, the party set off on 15 February, down the harbour and out into the Pacific Ocean. At 11 am on 29 February, Norfolk Island was sighted. For five days they sailed around the island, exploring, looking for a safe place to land goods, livestock and passengers. The landing was made and people set to work clearing ground to erect tents while the colours were hoisted. Soon, enough land had been cleared to plant seeds King had brought— cotton, wheat, corn, rice, vegetables, sugar cane and fruit trees. Planting was completed by 8 March. By 14 March shoots were well up. Then disaster—a strong south-west wind blew and every shoot was burnt by salt spray. A new area was cleared and replanted—these grew. Bananas were planted and flourished, but the island was not paradise.

5. Match these dates with the correct event. (a) (b) (c) (d)

26 January 15 February 29 February 8 March

(1) (2) (3) (4)

departure of HMS Supply completion of first plantings sighting of Norfolk Island landing of First Fleet at Port Jackson

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 6. Everythink I do you say is wrong. 7. Your happyness is the most important thing.

Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. He has a hearty laugh. (a) loud (b) unusual (c) foolish (d) vigorous 9. Mum will consider my question. (a) think about (b) answer (c) refuse (d) listen to Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. Many (tales, tails) have been told about wild animals. 11. Give me (advise, advice) as to what to do. 12. The (souls, soles) of his shoes were worn through.

Reading and Comprehension

Grammar and Punctuation

1. … the colours were hoisted. What are the

13. Write the plural forms of these words.

colours?

brother-in-law

2. Why did they sail for five days around the island?

stepsister spoonful man-of-war

3. The first settlers on Norfolk Island were (a) convicts. (b) free men only. (c) the First Fleet. (d) 23 people, both convicts and free.

14. Punctuate and capitalise this sentence. what will i do inquired tasha when the jug is nearly full

4. Which of these characteristics did Philip King display so as to be chosen to lead the settlement? (a) He was highly thought of. (b) He had the ability to do the job.

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4. What’s the difference in value between the 4s in 40 492?

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4. Which of these statements is true? (a) Men can’t do housework. (b) Women can do tough jobs and so can men. (c) There are no women pilots. (d) Companies only employ female secretaries.

When, on advertisements, we see nurses and teachers and they are all portrayed by women, the message we are being given is that these are women’s jobs and that men do not do this sort of work. And when we see men being pilots, carpenters, business managers or doctors, we are being told that these are men’s jobs; they are not for women. It is the same with jobs around the house. Advertisements usually show Mum in the kitchen or the laundry talking about how good a soap powder or a dishwasher is. The hidden message is that housework is a woman’s job, not a man’s. Sometimes we will see a man doing housework, but he is usually shown to be helpless and not able to do it properly. This supports the view that it is women’s work. The message is that Dad cannot do it properly because he is a male and housework is not a male job. These messages are known as stereotyping. There would be nothing wrong with these hidden messages if it was true that some sorts of jobs are for women and other sorts of jobs for men. But it is not true. Women can work in tough jobs and gentle jobs—they can be pilots, dentists, truck drivers and mechanics as well as nurses and telephonists. And so can men. In fact most people can do any kind of work they set their minds to and it does not matter if they are male or female.

5. Which of these statements about advertising is true? (a) There’s nothing wrong with hidden messages. (b) Women’s minds are better than men’s minds. (c) Stereotyping is common in advertisements. (d) There’s nothing wrong with stereotyping.

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 6. A lasar light was used to remove the tattoo.

7. It’s nearly three oclock. Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. We must alter our plans. (a) explain (b) change (c) decide on (d) think over 9. Puppies can be really annoying. (a) a loss (b) a threat (c) a nuisance (d) a joy Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. Your (hair, hare) is quite long. 11. I like (fair, fare) hair more than dark hair. 12. He has (drank, drunk) too much wine.

Reading and Comprehension

Grammar and Punctuation

1. What is stereotyping?

13. Write a sentence in which flour is used as a verb. 2. People can do any type of job provided they put their

14. Punctuate and capitalise this sentence.

to it.

my older brother alfred works as a salesperson for david jones

3. Housework is a woman’s job. This is (a) true because women do it well. (b) because men are helpless. (c) stereotyping. (d) because only mums do it.

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4. In 1930 the Holden company was saved because (a) General Motors gave Holden money. (b) many companies closed. (c) the Holden company was sold. (d) many other companies lost money.

The Holden was the first fully Australian car. Its story began in 1854 when James Alexander Holden arrived in Adelaide. In two years he had opened his own leather business. By the end of the 1870s he and his son were making upholstery (seat covering and padding) for horse-drawn carriages as well as hardware and other things. After the First World War they began building car bodies (but not engines), and in 1923 they agreed to make car bodies for General Motors, a very large American car company that was operating in Australia. However, 1930 was a bad year for Western businesses. Many companies lost a lot of money and had to close. The Holden company was only saved because it joined together with General Motors. This gave it more money but the Holden family no longer completely owned it. After the Second World War, General MotorsHolden, launched the first all-Australian car known as the 48/125. It was a huge success, and immediately became Australia’s top selling car. The engine was smooth and quiet. It did not use up petrol as quickly as other cars did. The acceleration was excellent, and it also drove well over rough roads. Since 1948, many different Holden models have been manufactured. The most successful model in recent years has been the VN Commodore. In 1988 this car won Australia’s three major Car of the Year Awards. It looks certain that the famous Holden name will live on for many years to come.

5. Number these statements in order (1–4). (a) Holden made car bodies for General Motors. (b) Holden sold the first Australian-made car. (c) The Holden family made upholstery. (d) The Holden name will live on in Australia.

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 6. This is a quite place in which to rest. 7. I’m tried and l’m going to bed. Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word. 8. The dog emerged from the room. (a) appeared (b) ran (c) sprang

(d) swam

9. l don’t like being jostled in a crowd. (a) pushed (b) spoken to (c) helped (d) punched Circle the correct word in brackets. 10. When the (tied, tide) went out the boat was stranded. 11. (Hear’s, Here’s) hoping you are well soon. 12. I like the smell of your new (sent, scent).

Grammar and Punctuation 13. Add the phrases with a video camera and across the creek to this sentence. The elderly gentleman approached the narrow bridge.

Reading and Comprehension 1. In which year did the VN Commodore win three awards?

14. Punctuate this address correctly.

2. The company General Motors is based in which

mrs cl fellows coomoomie ms 48 glen innes 2568

country? 3. In which year did James Alexander Holden begin business in Australia? (a) 1854 (b) 1856 (c) 1970 (d) 1923

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Bush foods were occasionally used by the early settlers, convicts and explorers to supplement their diets. The desert survival of Ludwig Leichhardt, an early Australian explorer, can be attributed to bush foods. Leichhardt ran out of sugar, tea and flour long before he reached his destination while exploring northern Australia. He readily experimented with bush foods and made meals of crows, dingoes, pigeon feet, native fruits, tubers, gums, emu gizzards and lizards.

The early settlers used bush foods to make jams and preserves. The English always enjoyed a cup of tea, but did not bring enough with them to Australia. The early settlers, in a desperate bid to make a cup of tea, used a native plant called Leptospermum to make tea. This plant is commonly called tea-tree. Over time, the early settlers improved farming methods and planted crops more suited to Australian conditions. These included wheat, and fruits and vegetables such as apricots, cherries, peaches, citrus, pumpkins, potatoes, cabbages, beans and peas. The diet of the early settlers was dominated by beef and lamb. Damper, a bread substitute, was often eaten with these meat dishes. Meat dishes still dominate the Australian diet, although many people are now eating more vegetables than in the past.

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Circle the word that has the nearest meaning to the underlined word.

1. The Australian bread substitute is called

8. Aboriginal people survived successfully on the foods of the bush. (a) lived (b) ate (c) gathered (d) hunted

. 2. How did Leichhardt survive in the desert?

9. Severe food shortages could have been avoided by the early settlers. (a) greater (b) lessened (c) kept out of the way (d) much worse than expected

3. The hunting and gathering of the Aboriginal people was most affected by (a) Australia being so dry. (b) the arrival of Europeans. (c) 40 000 years of food consumption. (d) changes in temperature.

Circle the correct word in brackets.

4. Early European settlers could have avoided food shortages by (a) learning from the Aboriginal people. (b) bringing better seeds for their crops with them. (c) fertilising poor soils. (d) bringing more cattle and sheep.

10. The Australian climate was (to, too, two) hot. 11. The later settlers planted crops more (sooted suited) to the climate. 12. (Meet, Meat) dishes still dominate the Australian diet.

5. Match these food sources with the way the Aboriginal people found them. (a) possums (b) honey (c) birds

Grammar and Punctuation

(1) by smearing sap on branches (2) by looking for hovering mosquitoes (3) by gluing a feather on a bee

13. Rewrite these sentences so that they will happen tomorrow. Aboriginal people survived on bush foods. They gathered berries, hunted animals and caught fish.

Spelling and Vocabulary Rewrite the misspelt words. 6. About one or too hours a day where spent hunting and gathering food.

14. Rewrite this sentence with correct punctuation and capitalisation. ludwig leichhardt an australian explorer survived in the desert by eating native birds animals and fruit reported jane

7. Many people are now eating moor vegtables than in the passed.

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