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Term 1 English Paper
Instructions:
- Read the following passage carefully.
- Answer the questions that follow to the best of your ability.
- You have 60 minutes to complete the paper.
Passage:
In the heart of the vast and rugged wilderness, there existed a secluded village known as Willow Creek. The villagers lived a simple and harmonious life, their days filled with the echoes of laughter and the gentle patter of rain on the thatched roofs of their humble homes. But beneath this idyllic facade lurked a sinister secret—a legend that whispered through the shadows, chilling the blood of all who heard it.
Legend had it that on the outskirts of the village lay an ancient forest, known as Shadowwood. It was said that within its treacherous depths roamed a malevolent spirit, a creature so terrifying that its mere presence instilled an unspeakable fear. The villagers avoided Shadowwood at all costs, convinced that venturing into its cursed boundaries would invite certain doom.
One fateful day, as the sun began its westward descent, a young girl named Anya dared to venture into the forbidden woods. Misguided by a sense of adventure and youthful curiosity, she strayed deeper and deeper into the heart of Shadowwood. As darkness enveloped the forest, the trees seemed to grow taller and contorted, their branches entwining like skeletal fingers overhead.
Suddenly, Anya felt a cold shiver run down her spine. She turned to flee, but her heart skipped a beat as she heard a faint scratching sound behind her. She froze in terror, her eyes wide with fear. Slowly, she turned her head, and her gaze met the piercing eyes of a creature that seemed both human and beast. Its skin was a sickly green, its teeth bared in a grotesque grin, and its claws dripped with a sinister luminescence.
Panic surged through Anya's body as she realized the true nature of her pursuer. She stumbled backward, screaming in terror, but her cries were swallowed by the relentless darkness. With lightning speed, the creature lunged at her, its claws raking across her face and leaving deep, bleeding wounds.
As the darkness consumed her, Anya's cries faded into a desperate whisper. And so, the legend of Shadowwood lived on, a haunting reminder of the dangers that lurked in the depths of the unknown.
Questions:
Comprehension Questions:
1. What was the name of the secluded village?
2. Why did the villagers avoid Shadowwood?
3. What happened to Anya when she ventured into Shadowwood?
Literary Analysis Questions:
4. Describe the setting of the passage. How does it contribute to the atmosphere of the story?
5. What is the significance of the creature in the story?
6. Explain how the use of foreshadowing builds suspense in the passage.
Writing Question:
7. Write a short story of your own that explores the theme of danger lurking in the unknown. Your story should include a setting, characters, and a plot that builds tension and suspense.
Instructions:
- Read the following passage carefully.
- Answer the questions that follow to the best of your ability.
- You have 60 minutes to complete the paper.
Passage:
In the heart of the vast and rugged wilderness, there existed a secluded village known as Willow Creek. The villagers lived a simple and harmonious life, their days filled with the echoes of laughter and the gentle patter of rain on the thatched roofs of their humble homes. But beneath this idyllic facade lurked a sinister secret—a legend that whispered through the shadows, chilling the blood of all who heard it.
Legend had it that on the outskirts of the village lay an ancient forest, known as Shadowwood. It was said that within its treacherous depths roamed a malevolent spirit, a creature so terrifying that its mere presence instilled an unspeakable fear. The villagers avoided Shadowwood at all costs, convinced that venturing into its cursed boundaries would invite certain doom.
One fateful day, as the sun began its westward descent, a young girl named Anya dared to venture into the forbidden woods. Misguided by a sense of adventure and youthful curiosity, she strayed deeper and deeper into the heart of Shadowwood. As darkness enveloped the forest, the trees seemed to grow taller and contorted, their branches entwining like skeletal fingers overhead.
Suddenly, Anya felt a cold shiver run down her spine. She turned to flee, but her heart skipped a beat as she heard a faint scratching sound behind her. She froze in terror, her eyes wide with fear. Slowly, she turned her head, and her gaze met the piercing eyes of a creature that seemed both human and beast. Its skin was a sickly green, its teeth bared in a grotesque grin, and its claws dripped with a sinister luminescence.
Panic surged through Anya's body as she realized the true nature of her pursuer. She stumbled backward, screaming in terror, but her cries were swallowed by the relentless darkness. With lightning speed, the creature lunged at her, its claws raking across her face and leaving deep, bleeding wounds.
As the darkness consumed her, Anya's cries faded into a desperate whisper. And so, the legend of Shadowwood lived on, a haunting reminder of the dangers that lurked in the depths of the unknown.
Questions:
Comprehension Questions:
1. What was the name of the secluded village?
2. Why did the villagers avoid Shadowwood?
3. What happened to Anya when she ventured into Shadowwood?
Literary Analysis Questions:
4. Describe the setting of the passage. How does it contribute to the atmosphere of the story?
5. What is the significance of the creature in the story?
6. Explain how the use of foreshadowing builds suspense in the passage.
Writing Question:
7. Write a short story of your own that explores the theme of danger lurking in the unknown. Your story should include a setting, characters, and a plot that builds tension and suspense.
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