iLS - English - Y7 - T1 - Endoftermtest - Set 3

Year 7 English
Term 1, End-of-term Test
Name:
Class: Date:
Section A: Reading
Read the extract below and then answer the questions
that follow it.
1 Gentle giants under threat

Rhinos have been around for millions of years. Their
size and armour-like skin give them a prehistoric look
but they are gentle giants. Rhinos are herbivores, eating
5 plants and grass, and have no natural predators – yet
their survival is now under threat. How can these huge,
strong, fast, powerful animals be so vulnerable? Read
the information below to find out more.
Facts about rhinos
10 • Rhinos are among the biggest animals in the world.
They can weigh over 3500 kg (that’s heavier than
40 people) and grow to 1.8 metres tall.
• Being heavy means that they are very strong – we
are like ants in comparison! However, rhinos are
15 not aggressive. If they are frightened, they will
charge, but they rarely attack other animals.
• They are covered in thick skin that is quite
sensitive, so they enjoy wallowing in muddy water
to cool down. Dried mud acts like sun block to
20 protect their skin.
1
• Birds often sit on their backs and peck off parasites
such as insects and ticks.
• They are usually solitary animals, although a calf
(baby rhino) will spend up to three years with its
25 mother. They sometimes spend short spells of time
in small groups, called ‘crashes’.
• They live in Africa and in the tropical swamps and
forests of Asia, and have a lifespan of up to 50 years.
• Their eyesight is very poor, but their senses of smell
30 and hearing are excellent.
• They are fast: some can run at up to 55 km per
hour.
Poaching
All rhinos have at least one horn on their nose, which
35 is extremely valuable – more valuable than gold!
Traditionally, it was believed that medicines made
from rhino horn could cure all sorts of illnesses and
diseases. Many modern scientists have stated that
this is untrue, while many people still believe in the
40 healing properties. Some people still want rhino horns
as status symbols and others continue to sell them as
a medicine. Killing rhinos for their horns has been
banned in most countries, but poachers still do it
illegally.
45 Habitat loss
As the number of people on the planet grows, the
space for animals to live in the wild shrinks. People
clear land and forests to farm, and build towns and
roads, which makes it more difficult for wild animals
50 to find water, food and shelter. Although many rhinos
now live in special areas to help protect them, these
spaces are getting smaller.
What we can do
Many countries and organisations are trying to protect
55 rhinos. Laws have been passed to make the trade of
rhino horn illegal, guards have been employed to keep
2
rhinos safe from poachers and zoos are trying to breed
and release rhinos back into the wild. However, some
species of rhino are still under threat of extinction.
60 If we don’t help to protect these gentle giants, they
will disappear forever.
Glossary
natural predator: animal that, in the wild, kills and
eats the creature mentioned
status symbols: items or features that show wealth,
power or influence
wallowing: rolling or lying in mud or water
3
4
1 According to the extract, which two of the following
statements are true?
A Rhinos live for millions of years.
B Some species of rhino are almost extinct.
C Rhino horns contain gold.
D Rhinos have excellent senses of smell

and hearing.
2
2 Look again at this section of the text:
Their size and armour-like skin give them a prehistoric

look but they are gentle giants. Rhinos are herbivores,
eating plants and grass, and have no natural predators –
yet their survival is now under threat.
Give three pieces of information about rhinos you learn

from this section.
1
5
How can these huge, strong, fast, powerful animals be so

vulnerable? Read the information below to find out more.
Which word suggests that rhinos need protection or special

care?
• They are covered in thick skin that is quite sensitive, so

they enjoy wallowing in muddy water to cool down.
Dried mud acts like sun block to protect their skin.
In your own words, give two reasons why rhinos like

muddy water.
1
5 In your own words, explain why subheadings can be

useful for a reader.
6
Traditionally, it was believed that medicines made

from rhino horn could cure all sorts of illnesses and
diseases. Many modern scientists have stated that this
is untrue, while many people still believe in the healing
properties. Some people still want rhino horns as status
symbols and others continue to sell them as a medicine.
a) In your own words, explain what some people

in the past believed about rhino horn.
b) Why do you think some people still sell rhino

horn as a medicine, even though scientists have
proved that it does not have any medical benefits?
Use evidence from the text to support your ideas.
7
7 Look again at the title of the text:
Gentle giants under threat
Why does the writer call rhinos ‘gentle giants’? Use evidence
from the text to support your ideas.
Many countries and organisations are trying to protect

rhinos. Laws have been passed to make the trade of
rhino horn illegal, guards have been employed to keep
rhinos safe from poachers and zoos are trying to breed
and release rhinos back into the wild. However, some
species of rhinos are still under threat of extinction.
In your own words, explain three ways that people are

trying to protect rhinos.
1
8
9 Which answer best describes the writer’s main purpose
in writing this text? Tick one box.
A To inform people about rhinos and

explain why they need protection.
B To persuade people to go and see

rhinos before they become extinct.
C To advise people to buy rhino horn.
D To engage people by describing these

extraordinary animals.
1
Total for section A = 18 marks
9
Section B: Writing
10 Your school has raised some money for charity,

and students have been asked to suggest to which
charity they should donate it. Write an information
text about a real or imaginary charity that you
think should receive the money. It might be to help
animals, particular people, the environment or your
community.
You could:
• explain why you think it is a good cause
• suggest how you think the money should be used
• give details about who or what will benefit
• use subheadings and bullet points to organise
your text.
10
11
12
20
Total for section B = 20 marks

13
Total for test : 38 marks
My score: marks
What went well
How to improve
© Pearson Education Ltd 2020. Copying permitted for purchasing institution only.
This material is not copyright free. Written by Jenny Roberts.
14

iLS - English - Y7 - T1 - Endoftermtest - Set 3

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

iLS - English - Y7 - T1 - Endoftermtest - Set 3

Uploaded by

Document Information

Original Title

Copyright

Available Formats

Share this document

Share or Embed Document

Sharing Options

Did you find this document useful?

Is this content inappropriate?

Copyright:

Available Formats

iLS - English - Y7 - T1 - Endoftermtest - Set 3

Uploaded by

Copyright:

Available Formats

Year 7 English

Term 1, End-of-term Test

1 Gentle giants under threat

A Rhinos live for millions of years.

B Some species of rhino are almost extinct.

C Rhino horns contain gold.

D Rhinos have excellent senses of smell

2 Look again at this section of the text:

Their size and armour-like skin give them a prehistoric

Give three pieces of information about rhinos you learn

How can these huge, strong, fast, powerful animals be so

Which word suggests that rhinos need protection or special

4 Look again at this section of the text:

• They are covered in thick skin that is quite sensitive, so

In your own words, give two reasons why rhinos like

5 In your own words, explain why subheadings can be

Traditionally, it was believed that medicines made

a) In your own words, explain what some people

b) Why do you think some people still sell rhino

Gentle giants under threat

8 Look again at this section of the text:

Many countries and organisations are trying to protect

In your own words, explain three ways that people are

A To inform people about rhinos and

B To persuade people to go and see

C To advise people to buy rhino horn.

D To engage people by describing these

Total for section A = 18 marks

10 Your school has raised some money for charity,

Total for section B = 20 marks

What went well

You might also like

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

A Rhinos live for millions of years.

B Some species of rhino are almost extinct.

C Rhino horns contain gold.

D Rhinos have excellent senses of smell

a) In your own words, explain what some people

b) Why do you think some people still sell rhino

A To inform people about rhinos and

B To persuade people to go and see

C To advise people to buy rhino horn.

D To engage people by describing these