English Revision Pack/Grade 9 - EFL
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The writer describes the experience of being hit by a bullet as “very interesting” (line 1). What is unusual
about his choice of words here?
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Explain, using your own words as far as possible, why five o’clock in the morning was a dangerous time
to be in the trench.
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Re-read the lines “Roughly speaking…in the ordinary sense” (lines 7-16). Choose three words or phrases
from this paragraph which the writer uses to describe the effect of being shot. Explain how each of these
words and phrases helps you to understand this effect.
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Explain what is meant by the words “Not being in pain, I felt a vague satisfaction.” (lines 19-20).
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Explain, using your own words, why the writer thought that his wife would be pleased that he had been
wounded (lines 20-21).
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Why was the writer at first unable to speak? (lines 23-24).
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Why does the writer say, “The meaninglessness of it!”? (line 37).
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Explain, using your own words, what the writer means by:
a) “receded into immense distance” (lines 10-11).
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b) “The stupid mischance infuriated me” (lines 36-37).
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c) “I could not feel any resentment against him” (lines 39-40).
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(i) Re-read paragraphs 4-6 (“People gathered round…very blurry”) and then write a summary of what
happened to the writer after he was shot and what his thoughts were at this time. Write a paragraph of
about 50-70 words.
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Reading Passage (2):
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1. From paragraph 1, give two reasons why the writer wanted to visit the Manu region.
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2. Explain, using your own words, what is meant by “truly exhilarating in good conditions” (line 8).
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3. Re-read paragraphs 3 and 4 (“Our descent…end of the day”) and then write a summary of what the
writer found unpleasant and what she found enjoyable about the downhill journey. Write a
paragraph of about 50-70 words.
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4. Explain, using your own words, why the writer says that they felt they “had stepped back centuries”
in line 21.
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5. Why do you think the writer described the owner of the football pitch as a “nice” man (line 23)?
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6. From paragraph 6, what reasons do you have for thinking that the writer found the Cocks’ dance to be
disappointing when she saw it the second time?
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7. Re-read paragraph 7, “Following a flat tyre…utterly dreamlike!” (lines 27-33). Choose three words or
phrases which the writer uses to describe her enjoyment of this part of the journey. Explain how each
of these words and phrases helps you to imagine this pleasure.
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8. Why did they have to wait for a bus in Pilcopata (paragraph 8)?
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9. Which two-word phrase in the final paragraph tells you that the old woman did not feel angry towards
the tourists who left litter?
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10. Explain, using your own words, what the writer means by:
I. “trudged through the muddy quagmire” (line 25);
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II. “time-oriented society” (line 38);
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III. “environmentally conscious” (line 44).
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Writing Section:
Imagine you are one of Ariana Svenson’s companions on her journey. You are now on a boat on the way home
and are writing your impressions of the adventure in your journal. Write your journal entry in which you describe
what you think were the good and bad points of your journey.
In your journal entry you should include:
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your thoughts and feelings
what you have learnt from the experience.
You should base your ideas on what you have read in the passage, but do not copy from it. You should write between
1 and 1½ sides, allowing for the size of your handwriting. Up to ten marks are available for the content of your
answer, and up to ten marks for the quality of your writing.
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1. In what country would you find Efteling?
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2. Give two words from the second paragraph (‘Floating through … legs of a giant’) which tell you that
what you can see from the boat is not real.
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3. Using your own words, explain fully the purpose of the talking litter bins (paragraph 4, ‘These state-
of-the-art … winter cobwebs’).
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4. Give two effects that the Bird Rok roller coaster ride had on the writer (paragraph 7, ‘The next
morning … again immediately’).
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5. Apart from the Bird Rok roller coaster, state four things on which visitors can ride within Efteling.
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6. In the introduction, the writer describes Efteling as ‘eccentric’. Choose three words or phrases used
by the writer and explain how each conveys the unusual and unexpected nature of the park.
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7. Explain, using your own words, what the writer means by:
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“blow away the winter cobwebs” (lines 16-17)
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“grotesque-looking little folk” (lines 21-22)
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8. From the whole passage, write a summary of what parents would particularly like about Efteling.
Write a paragraph of about 50-70 words.
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9. What effects does the writer achieve by ending her article with the statement, ‘Now that’s magic!’?
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Writing Section:
Your class is planning a trip to Europe and will be staying near Efteling. You have written to your cousin who lives in
the area asking for details about the park and if it would be a suitable place for your class to visit. Write the letter
your cousin sends in reply.
You should include:
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details of what Efteling contains
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what would appeal to people of your age group
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when it is best to visit and why.
Start your letter, ‘Dear …’.
You should base your ideas on what you have read in the passage, but do not copy from it.
You should write between 1 and 1 ½ sides, allowing for the size of your handwriting.
Up to ten marks are available for the content of your answer, and up to ten marks for the quality of
your writing.
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Writing Section:
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