1st Term Revision
1st Term Revision
1st Term Revision
English Language
Unit 2 (Adaptations)
Revision
Name: _________________
Class: _________________
Advance International Academy 1 English Booklet Unit 2 Gr.4
Unit 2 Week 2
Fill in the blanks using the words from the word bank below.
arranged – species – habitat – environment - mimicry
1- The desert is a difficult ………………………… for animals because it is hot and dry.
2- Tigers and lions are different ………………………… ,but both are big cats.
4- The butterflies used ………………………… to look like the leaves, which helped
them hide from predators.
5- The books on the shelf were neatly ………………………… by size and color.
Word definition
1)- mimicry ( ) the place where a living
thing lives or grows.
2)- species ( ) organized or designed.
3)- arranged ( ) all the living things and
conditions of a place.
4)- habitat ( ) the ability to look or act
like something else.
5)- environment ( ) categories of living things.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
ou sound oi sound
………………………………..…………….. ………………………………..……………..
………………………………..…………….. ………………………………..……………..
………………………………..…………….. ………………………………..……………..
………………………………..…………….. ………………………………..……………..
………………………………..…………….. ………………………………..……………..
………………………………..…………….. ………………………………..……………..
………………………………..…………….. ………………………………..……………..
………………………………..…………….. ………………………………..……………..
………………………………..…………….. ………………………………..………………
Fill in the blanks with the correct vowel diphthongs (oy, oi, ow, or ou) to
complete the word.
1- The pirate ship set off on a long v_______age across the sea.
2- The thief tried to sc_______nge for food in the trash cans.
3- The farmer’s hard t_______l in the field made him very tired.
4- The student raised her hand to ann_______nce the good news to the class.
5- The p_______sonous snake was found near the boundary of the forest.
6- The sc_______t looked for the perfect place to set up camp in the woods.
7- He worked hard to build a strong f_______ndation for the house.
8- The team decided to b_______cott the game because of unfair rules.
9- She burned her hand when she touched the b_______ling water.
10- The referee told the players not to cross the b_______ndary during the match.
11- The little bird acted as a dec_______ to distract the hunters.
12- The gardener worked hard to plant flowers in the m_____st soil.
13- The loud "_______ch!" made everyone in the room look up.
14- I had a ch_______ce between pizza and spaghetti for dinner.
15- The c_______ard soldier ran away when the enemy approached.
1- The once-busy town was now completely ________, with no people or animals in sight.
2- Mia had a strong ________ to learn to play the guitar and practiced every day.
3- The river was too dangerous for swimming because of the fast-moving ________.
4- The pond was very ________, so we could see the fish swimming close to the surface.
5- The sunlight made the lake look ________ as it sparkled and shone in different colors.
Choose True or False:-
1- True or False: Rapids in a river are usually calm and easy to swim through.
2- True or False: If a pond is shallow, you can see the bottom more easily.
3- True or False: A shimmering light is dull and doesn’t shine at all.
4- True or False: If a place is deserted, it is filled with people and animals.
5- True or False: A desire is something you don’t really care about.
- Common Nouns are general names for people, places, things, or ideas. They aren’t
specific, and they don’t begin with a capital letter (unless they start a sentence).
Common nouns include words like teacher, city, dog, or holiday.
Examples:
o girl
o park
o animal
o month
- Proper Nouns are specific names for people, places, things, or ideas. They always start
with a capital letter because they name a particular person, place, or thing.
Examples:
o Sarah (a specific girl)
o Central Park (a specific park)
o Fido (a specific dog)
o Christmas (a specific holiday)
1. library ___________________________
2. Halloween ___________________________
3. teacher ___________________________
4. Grand Canyon ___________________________
5. car ___________________________
6. Amazon River ___________________________
7. movie ___________________________
8. July ___________________________
9. ice cream ___________________________
10. New York ___________________________
26.A common noun for a place: __________ / A proper noun for a place: __________
27.A common noun for a holiday: __________ / A proper noun for a holiday: __________
28.A common noun for a person: __________ / A proper noun for a person: __________
29.A common noun for a city: __________ / A proper noun for a city: __________
30.A common noun for a month: __________ / A proper noun for a month: __________
Volcanoes are powerful forces of nature. They form when hot, melted rock, called
magma, rises up from deep inside the Earth. Magma is stored in a chamber beneath the
Earth’s crust. When the pressure in the chamber builds up, magma pushes its way to the
surface, escaping through cracks and openings in the Earth. When magma reaches the
surface, it is called lava. As lava flows down the volcano, it cools and hardens, adding new
layers to the volcano’s structure.
There are many types of volcanoes, but three main types are shield, cinder cone, and
composite volcanoes. Shield volcanoes have wide, gentle slopes and erupt with thin,
flowing lava. Mauna Loa in Hawaii is a famous shield volcano. Cinder cone volcanoes, on
the other hand, are small with steep sides. They are built from volcanic rock fragments
and erupt explosively. Composite volcanoes, like Mount St. Helens in the United States,
are large and cone-shaped. They are made from layers of hardened lava and volcanic ash,
and they can erupt violently.
Volcanoes can remain dormant, or inactive, for many years, but when they erupt, they
can release gas, ash, and lava with incredible force. An eruption can change the
surrounding landscape and affect the climate. The ash and gases from a large eruption
can block sunlight and lower temperatures for months. Although volcanoes can be
dangerous, they also create fertile soil that is good for farming. Volcanic soil is rich in
minerals that help plants grow well.
3- Blood ………………………………. carry blood throughout our body, delivering oxygen and
nutrients to our cells.
4- The tea leaves were …………………………………. in hot water to bring out the flavor.
5- Too much …………………………………….. light from the sun can harm our skin.
word definition
1)- bio ( ) written or drawn
2)- phon ( ) far or distance
3)- scope ( ) life
4)- graph ( ) looking at
5)- meter ( ) measure
6)- tele ( ) sound
17- telegraph – An old way to send messages over long distances using wires and codes.
19- periscope – a long tube containing a lot of mirrors to give a view of what's above used
in submarines.
21- barometer – a device that measures air pressure and shows when the weather is likely
to change.
22- biome – a general type of weather, plants and animals that are found in it.
Use the words from the previous page to fill in the spaces:-
1. The book about a famous person’s life is called a _____________________.
2. A frog is an _____________________animal because it can live both in water and on land.
3. A _____________________is an instrument that plays smooth, jazzy music and has a
curved shape.
4. The orchestra played a beautiful _____________________with many different instruments.
5. You can use a _____________________to look at tiny things, like cells or bugs.
6. The _____________________is a machine used to measure how fast a car is moving.
7. The _____________________helps you read and write beautifully with special strokes of
the pen.
8. A _____________________is a device used to see small things up close, like tiny crystals.
Advance International Academy 32 English Booklet Unit 2 Gr.4
9. The _____________________tells the temperature outside, so you know if it's hot or cold.
10. The _____________________.shows the size across the middle of a circle.
11. I met a famous actor and asked for his _____________________.on my poster.
12. The _____________________was used to send messages across long distances before
phones were invented.
13. The _____________________is used by actors to make their voices louder in a big room.
14. The fish and the sea anemone have a _____________________relationship, where both
help each other.
15. The study of the Earth’s land and countries is called _____________________.
16. The _____________________helps people see TV shows or movies at home.
17. _____________________is a way of selling products by calling people on the phone.
18. The _____________________is used to keep an object balanced and steady.
19. We were assigned a _____________________ about Abraham Lincoln.
20. My science teacher used a _____________________ to show the class a bacteria cell.
21. Nikki got her favorite baseball player's _____________________ on her baseball glove.
22. Do you watch the local news on _____________________ in the morning?
23. The principal had to use a ____________________ to get everyone's attention.
24. When I looked at the_____________________, I was surprised we were going so fast.
25. My parents took me to the_____________________ last night to hear classical music.
9)- Which of the following describes the act of writing about someone’s life?
a) autograph
b) biology
c) biography
d) calligraphy
10)- What is a “television” used for?
a) to listen to music
b) to look at distant stars
c) to watch shows from far away
d) to write news
Descriptive writing is a type of writing that helps readers imagine or picture something in
their minds. It uses words to describe what something looks like, sounds like, smells like,
tastes like, or feels like. Good descriptive writing helps readers feel like they are experiencing
what the writer is describing.
Figurative Language:
Writers often use similes and metaphors to make
their descriptions stronger.
Simile: A comparison using “like” or “as” (e.g.,
"The ice cream was as cold as snow.")
My Favorite Place
My bed, covered with a fluffy pink comforter, is the perfect spot to curl
up with a good book. Next to my bed is a small table where I do my
homework and draw pictures. On the table, there's a colorful lamp that
casts a warm glow over my room.
One corner of my room is filled with toys. I have stuffed animals of all shapes and sizes, lined up on my shelves. There's
a teddy bear named Teddy, a cuddly cat named Whiskers, and a silly monkey named Monkey.
My room is more than just a place to sleep; it's a place where I can relax, play, and dream.
Advance International Academy 38 English Booklet Unit 2 Gr.4
Positive adjectives to describe people Adjectives to describe people's style
adaptable: Easily adjusts to changes attractive: Pleasing to the eye
affectionate: Shows love and care charming: Pleasantly attractive or
agreeable: Pleasant and cooperative delightful
attentive: Pays careful attention classy: Elegant and sophisticated
authentic: True to oneself colorful: Bright and vibrant attire
brave: Courageous in difficult situations cute: Endearingly attractive
calm: Relaxed and untroubled dapper: Neatly dressed and stylish
candid: Honest and straightforward dashing: Attractive and adventurous
caring: Shows empathy and concern distinguished: Commanding respect in
cheerful: Happy and optimistic appearance
compassionate: Feels and shows elegant: Graceful and stylish
sympathy fashionable: Conforms to current trends
creative: Imaginative and innovative flashy: Bright and eye-catching
curious: Eager to learn and explore glamorous: Attractive in a showy way
daring: Bold and adventurous graceful: Showing elegance and poise
earnest: Sincere and serious handsome: Good-looking and attractive
easygoing: Relaxed and carefree immaculate: Perfectly clean and neat
empathetic: Understands others’ feelings modern: Up-to-date and trendy
energetic: Full of energy neat: Clean and well-groomed
faithful: Loyal and reliable polished: Refined and sophisticated
fearless: Unafraid and bold posh: Luxuriously elegant and fashionable
generous: Willing to give freely refined: Cultivated and sophisticated
gracious: Courteous and kind rugged: Strong and attractively rough
honest: Truthful and sincere sleek: Smooth and glossy
humorous: Funny and entertaining smart: Neat and stylish
intuitive: Understands instinctively sophisticated: Worldly and elegant
joyful: Full of happiness sparkling: Shiny and bright
just: Fair and righteous sporty: Casual and athletic-looking
kind: Caring and considerate stately: Impressive in appearance
loyal: Faithful and reliable stylish: Fashionably elegant
magnanimous: Generous and forgiving suave: Smoothly charming
open-minded: Receptive to new ideas tasteful: Shows good aesthetic judgment
optimistic: Positive outlook on life trendy: Very fashionable and up-to-date
passionate: Shows strong enthusiasm vibrant: Bright and full of energy
philosophical: Thoughtful and wise youthful: Appears young and lively
sincere: Genuine and honest
sociable: Enjoys social interactions
3 One way the polar bear is similar to the lion is that it has —
A hairy claws
B hard paws
C padded paws
D retractable claws
5 The elephant and the lion are alike because they both can —
A move quietly
B grab prey quickly
C weigh several tons
D outrun smaller, faster animals
6 This question has two parts. First, answer Part A. Then, answer Part B.
Part A
The reader can conclude that —
A all animals are natural swimmers
B only large animals can survive in the wild
C animals in cold environments are strongest
D animals are adapted to live in a variety of environments
Advance International Academy 42 English Booklet Unit 2 Gr.4
Part B
Which sentence from the selection supports your answer in Part A?
Word Study
1 Read the following words. On the lines below, write the four words
that need -es added to make them plural.
system monkey speech sash
class ax pearl shark
________ ______ ________ ________
3 Read the following words. On the lines below, write the two words that have the same
sound as ou in the word about.
snow allowing your
without you thought
________ ______
4 Which of the following words includes the vowel diphthong sound oi?
A beautiful
B build
C poor
D voyage
………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………. ………………………………………………………….
Conventions
1- Read the following sentence:-
Its feet are not great for walking, but they are ideal for swimming.
The joining word but is used to combine these two simple sentences to show —
A a contrast in how the duck travels
B that a duck can walk and swim equally well
C that travel for a duck is more comfortable when it is walking
D that neither walking nor swimming is easy for a duck
2- Read the following sentences from paragraph 6 of “Animal Feet.
6- Write each word in the correct column based on how the word is made plural.
7- Which of the following words requires a spelling change instead of adding -s to make it
plural?
A nephew
B woman
C stallion D thorn
Advance International Academy 45 English Booklet Unit 2 Gr.4
8- Which of the following sentences uses correct subject-verb agreement?
A The animals walks many miles across the land.
B A messenger leave a package by the door.
C That gentleman goes to work every day on the train.
D Slowly the mule climb the hill with its load.
9- What change should be made to the following sentence?
The dog barks at the delivery person, but the owner make his dog behave.
A Change delivery to Delivery.
B Change make to makes.
C Change the period to a question mark.
D The sentence should not be changed.