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1 LEVELS3 5 EnKEY STAGE22007 English testReading answer booklet On Dangerous GroundFirst name_____Last name_____School_____PageMarks579111314 TOTALB orderline check (whole subject)For marker s use 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 23 InstructionsQuestions and AnswersIn this booklet, there are different types of question for you to answer in different ways. The space for your answer shows you what type of writing is needed. short answersSome questions are followed by a short line or shows that you need only write a word or phrase in your answer. several line answersSome questions are followed by a few gives you space to write more words or a sentence or two. longer answersSome questions are followed by a large shows that a longer, more detailed answer is needed to explain your opinion. You can write in full sentences if you want to.

2 Other answersFor some questions you need do no writing at all and you should tick,draw lines to, or put a ring around your answer. Read the instructionscarefully so that you know how to answer the number under each box at the side of the page tells you the maximumnumber of marks for each wait until you are told to start work on page 4. You should workthrough the booklet until you are asked to stop, referring to your reading bookletwhen you need to. When a question includes a page reference, you shouldrefer to the text on that page to help you with your will have 45 minutes for this 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 3 SECTION 14 These questions are about volcanoes (pages 4 and 5).Choose the best word or group of words to fit the passageand put a ring around your the Earth s surface, it people think that volcanoes are21 active volcano is one that is31 in the facts about the eruption of Vesuvius in the table box has been filled in as an markanywherein the and cone and and time eruption startedHeight of volcanic cloudDepth of rubble over PompeiiContents of volcanic cloudMidday, 24th August, AD 7943 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 4please turn words on pages 4 and 5 stand out because they are in are they written like this?

3 They are words from another are are words that are explained in the are names in the at the section called The Eruption of Vesuviuson page copya word which tells you that the ash was dangerously these sentences trueor false?Write Tor Fby each first one has been done for are two types of consists of liquid volcanoes are under the volcanoes produce loud liquid rock can ..burst throughWhat does the word bursttell us about the movement of the lava?71 mark11 marksTick 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 510. Look again at Pliny s account of his uncle s events are described below, but they are in the wrong each event to show the correct first one has been done for launching of shipsreceived letter from Rectinacame close to landrefused to listen to advicejourneyed into danger zoneSECTION 26 These questions are about Disaster Strikes(pages 6 and 7).

4 102 following are the people who were mentioned inDisaster the names with the correct has been done for who lived near the volcanonaval commander who rescued peopleyoung man who watched the eventshistorian who recordeddetails of the eventsPlinyTacitusPliny s uncleRectina91 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 6please turn overTotalDisaster Strikes7111 mark11. Look at the information about Mount Vesuvius in AD 79 on page do you know that life was peaceful in the area?12a1 mark132 copytwo phrases, one from page 6 and one frompage 7, to show that Pliny s uncle wanted to study the What dangers made the helmsman want to turn back?Write marka)Evidence from page 6:b)Evidence from the letter on page 7:8 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 78 Disaster Strikes143 marks14. Pliny s uncle received a written message from Rectina stating her problemand asking for his do you think Rectina wrote?

5 Using the information you have read, write Rectina s message Friend,153 marks15. Some people think that Pliny s uncle was a brave but foolish do you think? bravefoolishbrave and foolishExplain your answer using parts of the information to help 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 8please turn overTotalSECTION 39192 marksThese questions are about Pompeii Today(page 8).172 all visitors treat the site with respect. Write down two different ways in which they cause damage to the Explain why the archaeologist believes that he is watching the second death of in do you think Pompeii was described in this way?161 mark16. What was the unusual blanket that covered the town?12 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 9 Pompeii Today10 These questions are about the postcards (page 9).20. Why was Vesuvius closed to visitors on the day Neenawanted to visit it?

6 201 mark21. What opinion did Neena and Lisa have in common?211 copythe words that show that Lisa knew she had done something mark22. Neena could have written I saw someone taking a ..but instead she wroteI saw an idiot hacking off and stealing a ..What does Neena s choice of words tell you about the way she felt?221 mark23. Why does Lisa say that she was lucky?231 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 10please turn overTotalSECTION 411 These questions are about the advertisements (pages 10 and 11).26. Look at the Bay of Naples Museum you wanted to visit the museum, what other information wouldyou need?Write down Look at these statements from the advertisement forthe Caf one to show whether its main purpose isto give information or persuade the first one has been done for dishes available The best pizzas in townRound the corner from the museumOpen 11am to 11pmfriendly atmosphere 252 marks9 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 1112A Day in Pompeii27.

7 Each section of the advertisement below tries to attractcustomers in a different )Label each arrow with the correct letter:Ainvites the customerBexplains what is on offerCgives added encouragement27a1 mark27b1 markb)What does section Ddo?Not sure where to go?Not sure what to see?Why not try Lucio s all-inclusiveguided walking tour?We ll show you the best of include:Museum visit The house of the silver weddingThe central baths Designing your own mosaicDressing up in a toga Activities for childrenGOOD VALUE discounts for students, senior citizens,children and families!Departs:Main Gate, 10am and 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 12please turn overTotalA Day in Pompeii1328. Here are some brief descriptions of the advertisements onpages 10 and lines to match each advertisement to its markMountain railwayBay of Naples MuseumLucio s walking toursDescription Advertisementuses verbs at the beginning of lines to invite the readerattracts the reader s attention with questionsuses formal language to explainwhat the reader can learn3 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 13 TotalSECTION 51431.

8 How does the information in volcanoes (pages 4 and 5) help youto understand Disaster Strikes(pages 6 and 7)?312 marksThese questions are about the whole marks302 marks29. On which pages can you find the following types of text? Pagecaptions and diagramsan eye-witness accountadvertisingan expert s opinion30. Why is On Dangerous Grounda suitable title for this booklet? 7 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 15 QCA/06/2798 (Pupil pack) Qualifications and Curriculum Authority 2007 QCA/06/2795 (Mark schemes pack) 12/1/07 4:14 pm Page 16