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TOM NEWBY SCHOOL

TEST

Subject Life Skills Examiner Mr. Jagger and Mrs. Brits

Date November 2021 Total marks 30 marks
Grade 5 Duration 1 hour
Moderator Miss Botha
Special 1. Write as many details as possible.
instructions/ 2. Read and answer ALL questions thoroughly.
Equipment 3. Write neatly and legibly in blue pen.
4. Good luck! Think before you INK!
5. Write all answers on the line provided.
This assessment has been compiled using notes and information contained in the Tom
Newby School resource material. The marking memorandum has been compiled
accordingly. While alternative responses will be given due acknowledgement, the official
memorandum will be considered a priority document to ensure uniformity of marking.

Name: Surname: Class:

SECTION A: 15 Marks

Question 1 [5]
Read the following sentences and underline the correct answer.

1.1 Which of the following is an Important Hindu festival: (1)

A) None of the options provided

B) Diwali
C) Eid ul- Fiter
D) Bat Mitzvah
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1.2 Where do Jewish people gather to pray and celebrate sacred ceremonies? (1)
A) Their living rooms
B) Temple
C) Church
D) Synagogue
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1.3 In traditional African religion, who plays an important role in ceremonies that
are conducted? (1)
A) Sangomas
B) Ancestors
C) Zulu warriors
D) Slaughtered chickens

1.4) Muslims believe in one God. What is the name of their God? (1)
A) Allah
B) Muhammed
C) Mecca
D) Ramadan

1.5) Who is considered to be the father of the Jewish faith? (1)

A) Abraham
B) A Hebrew Man
C) Yom Kippur
D) None of the options provided

Question 2 [5]
Match column B with Column A. Write the letter of the answer than you have
chosen on the Answer Grid.

Column A Column B
2.1 Symptoms A. Not being able to go without a
substance
2.2 Substance abuse B. Can be jailed if caught.
2.3 Illegal C. Found in cigarettes contains nicotine.
2.4 Addicted D. The use of a substance in ways that is harmful to the person
using the substance.
2.5 Tobacco E. Signs or indicators

2.1 ______ 2.2 ______ 2.3 ______ 2.4 ______ 2.5 ______
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Question 3 [5]
Complete the following sentences by using the words in the word bank. Each word
may only be used once.

Meat Amino Acids Protein Starches Vitamin E

Vegetarian Carbohydrates Sugars

3.1) One of many sources of protein _______________. (1)

3.2) There are two types of carbohydrates _____________ &_____________. (1)
3.3) ____________________ give energy to all cells in the body. (1)
3.4) ____________________ are the building blocks of protein. (1)
3.5) ____________________ helps to protect and hydrate your skin. (1)

Total Section A: 15

Section B:15 Marks

Question 4 [4]
Answer the following questions in full sentences
4.1 During Easter, what do Christians remember on the following days?
Good Friday: _______________________________________________________ (1)
Easter Sunday: _____________________________________________________ (1)

4.2 Why are household products considered to be dangerous? Give two reasons.
A) ___________________________________________________________ (1)
B) ___________________________________________________________ (1)

Question 5 [5]
Read the following passage and answer the questions that follow:

Water is an important basic need for all people

There is a great need for water because there are many people living in our country.
Pollution, and people who waste water, make this problem worse. All living things rely on
water and will die without it.
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We get our water from rivers, reservoirs, and dams. We need clean water for drinking,
cooking and to grow healthy food. Humans, animals and plants cannot drink seawater
because it is salty. Farms can only produce healthy crops if there is a good clean supply of
water.

Detergents like washing powder and dishwashing liquid are made from chemicals. These
chemicals cause dirt to attach itself to water. This water must be cleaned before we can
use it again. All water that we drink and use in our houses has been cleaned. Our water is
cleaned at a water purification point.

5.1 Name 3 ways that you can save water by using it wisely.
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
(3)

5.2 Give two reasons why water is important to mankind.

_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________
(2)

Question 6 [2]
Answer the questions about the following insects: The Mosquito and Tsetse fly
6.1 Name the disease that is spread by mosquitos. (1)
_______________________________________________________________
6.2 Name the parasite carried by the Tsetse fly. (1)
_______________________________________________________________
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Question 7 [2]
7.1 How many glasses of water should the average human drink a day? (1)
__________________________________________________________________
7.2 Name a disease that can be caused by the bite of a dog? (1)
___________________________________________________________________

Question 8 [2]
Provide the definitions for the following words:
8.1 Dehydration: ______________________________________________________ (1)
8.2 Obesity: __________________________________________________________ (1)

Total Section B: 15

Grand total: 30
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Grade 5 Life Skills Test

Performance Analysis
(For teacher use only)

Name: ______________________________________________________ Grade 5 ____

Section A Question Mark Learner mark

1 5

2 5

3 5

Sub-Total 15
Section B
4 4
5 5

6 2

7 2

8 2

Sub - Total 15

GRAND TOTAL 30