END OF YEAR EXAMINATION-REVISION 2 -2025

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Name of Student: __________________________________________________________
Year: 8 Sec: _____ Date: 11/ 06/2025

Duration: 1Hour 30 Minutes Marks: ______/ 50

PAPER: Reading and Writing

Instructions to Candidates:
1. Write your name and section in the space provided.
2. Answer all questions in the space provided
3. No part of the paper may be removed and taken out of the classroom.
4. The maximum marks are given at the side of each question or part question.
5. The use of correction fluid is not permitted in the exam.
6. Use only blue or black ink pens for writing.
7. This question paper consists of 9 pages.
8. If additional space is needed, you should use the lined pages at the end of this booklet; the question
number or numbers must be clearly shown.
9. Dictionaries are not allowed.
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 SECTION A: READING [20]

Read the following passage carefully and answer the following questions:

How many things have you used or played with in the last two days that are made of plastic? What did you
do with the drinks bottles or burst balloons from your last birthday party? Last timeyou spent a day at the
beach, did you leave litter on the sand, thinking, ‘Well, the tide will soon wash that away’?

Around the world, an estimated one million birds and 100 000 marine mammals and sea turtles die each
year when they become trapped in plastic or eat it, perhaps mistaking it for a tastytreat. It is one of
the biggest threats to whales and dolphins in all the world’s oceans. Whales in Scotland have been
photographed entangled in plastic strapping; whales have washed up in Canada wrapped in plastic fishing
line; and, in 2012, a young whale was found dead, floating off the Greek coast. This young whale’s
stomach contained 100 plastic bags.

Plastic causes death and injury to hundreds of thousands of sea creatures every year through swallowing
and entanglement. The Wildlife Trust estimates that 177 species of reptiles, mammals and fish are at risk.
Plastic bags and fishing nets are a particular problem. Another worry is the thousands of balloons which
inadvertently find their way into the sea every year from mass balloon releases, such as the ones you
see on TV or might have taken part in yourself.

Animals swallow plastic, which can suffocate them or give them an artificial sense of being full, leading
eventually to starvation. Fish and birds get caught up in plastic at sea or when they useit to build their
nests, and they can drown, starve or become easy pickings for bigger creatures.

Perhaps the most worrying fact is that over time, these plastics can break down into tiny particles,
be eaten by smaller species and passed up the food chain. So if a shellfish eats some plastic fragments,
then a tuna fish eats the shellfish, we could end up eating the waste plasticwe thought we had dumped!

There are lots of things you can do to help. Make sure that your family recycles all your plastic waste.
Make sure that you set others an example by putting rubbish in a designated bin rather than leaving it
on a beach. Don’t release balloons into the sky – remember that 70% of the Earth’s surface is covered in
water so they are likely to land in the sea. Lastly, stop using plasticbags when shopping – take a bag that
you can reuse time after time.

QUESTIONS
1. According to the passage, what are two major threats plastic poses to sea animals? (2 marks)

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2. According to the passage, which of the following is a potential consequence of animals swallowing
plastic? (1 mark)
Choose one option:
a) They gain extra energy and grow stronger.
b) It gives them a full feeling and may lead to starvation.
c) They use it as a toy and learn survival skills.
d) It improves their ability to camouflage in the sea.

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3.The passage mentions that plastics can break down into tiny particles over time. What can you infer about the
long-term impact of this process on humans? (2 marks)
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4. Name three types of sea creatures mentioned in the passage that are harmed by plastic. (3 marks)

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5. Which of the following best describes how the young whale in 2012 was affected by plastic pollution?
(1 mark)
Choose one option:
a) It was rescued and freed from plastic strapping.
b) It had plastic in its stomach and was found dead.
c) It had a minor injury caused by plastic but recovered.
d) It used the plastic to build a nest.

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6. What is presented as the main purpose of the section discussing ways to help with plastic pollution?
(2 marks)
Choose two options:
a) To describe how plastic breaks down in the ocean.
b) To show how sea creatures use plastic as nesting material.
c) To suggest actions individuals can take to reduce plastic waste.
d) To encourage readers to recycle and avoid harmful habits like balloon releases.

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7. According to the passage, what is one thing people often wrongly assume when they litter on the
beach? (1 mark)
Choose one option:
a) The plastic will be eaten by fish and disappear.
b) The tide will wash it away and it won’t matter.
c) Birds will use it for nesting and stay safe.
d) It will become useful food for sea animals.

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8. What are three actions the passage recommends people take to help reduce plastic pollution? (3
marks)

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 9. The title of the passage is not given, but imagine it were called "Plastic Peril." What feelings or ideas
might that title give you before reading? (3 marks)

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10. What are two specific examples from the passage showing how plastic harms marine life? (2 marks)

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SECTION B
You are asked to give a speech at the Public Speaking Club of your School on the topic:
‘Every Student Should Learn Basic First Aid at School’
Write a persuasive speech to be delivered to your classmates and teachers supporting the idea that first aid
training should be part of the school curriculum.
In your speech, make sure to:
Start with an introduction – Say clearly that you support first aid training in schools and briefly mention
the main reasons you will talk about.
Give at least three reasons – Explain why first aid is important for students. Use examples to make your
points clearer.
Think about the other side – Some people might say first aid is not necessary or could be taught later in
life. Choose one of these points and explain why you still believe it’s better to learn first aid at school.
End with a strong conclusion – Remind your audience why learning first aid is important and leave them
with a clear message.

Use the content points below to help you with ideas (Word limit: 250–300 words)
First aid skills can save lives in emergencies like choking, fainting, or accidents.
Knowing what to do builds confidence and teaches responsibility.
Accidents can happen anywhere — school, home, or on trips.
Basic training is simple and easy to teach in short sessions.
It encourages a caring and helpful school community.
These are life skills that students can use for the rest of their lives.
Learning first aid at school means more people are prepared in society.
It can inspire students to pursue careers in healthcare or safety.

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