Grade 7 End Term 1 English Exam

Section A: Reading Comprehension

Read the conversation below and answer the questions that follow:

Omari: Good afternoon, Sara. How was your weekend?

Sara: Hi, Omari! It was fantastic. I went hiking with my family in the mountains.

Omari: That sounds exciting! Did you have good weather?

Sara: Yes, it was sunny, and the views were breathtaking. We had a picnic at the summit.

Omari: I’ve never been hiking. Do you think it’s difficult?

Sara: Not at all! It’s a great way to enjoy nature and get some exercise. You should try it sometime.

What did Sara do over the weekend?

How does Sara describe her hiking experience?

Why does Omari ask if the weather was good?

What does Sara suggest Omari should try?

Section B: Vocabulary

Choose the correct word to complete each sentence:

My grandfather has been a __________ farmer for over fifty years.

a) successful

b) professional

c) passionate

It’s essential to __________ a budget to avoid overspending when shopping.

a) prepare

b) ignore

c) forget

The opposite of “alive” is __________.

a) dead

b) lively

c) vibrant

Musa settled his bill at the supermarket using a __________.

a) credit card

b) mobile phone

c) paper check

Section C: Reading Comprehension

Read the passage below and answer the questions that follow:

The solar system consists of the sun, planets, moons, and other celestial bodies. The eight planets in our solar system are Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune. Each planet has unique characteristics, and they orbit the sun.

How many planets are there in our solar system?

Name any three planets in the solar system.

What do the planets in the solar system orbit?

Section D: Grammar and Language Usage

Choose the correct alternative to complete each sentence:

The lion is __________ (more, most) powerful than the cheetah.

a) more

b) most

The students __________ (that, who) participated in the science fair won awards.

a) that

b) who

The cake was so delicious __________ I had two slices.

a) that

b) because

The football team played __________ (good, well) in the championship.

a) good

b) well

Section E: Writing

Write a paragraph about your favorite hobby, explaining why you enjoy it and how it makes you feel.