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Amazon Rainforest Animals Exam Guide

The document outlines an exam paper from October/November 2011, consisting of two sections: Reading and Writing, with a total of 50 marks. Section A includes comprehension questions based on a passage about the Amazon rainforest, while Section B requires students to write an informal letter and a creative piece related to their experiences or observations in the rainforest. The paper emphasizes understanding animal adaptations and descriptive writing skills.

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Amazon Rainforest Animals Exam Guide

The document outlines an exam paper from October/November 2011, consisting of two sections: Reading and Writing, with a total of 50 marks. Section A includes comprehension questions based on a passage about the Amazon rainforest, while Section B requires students to write an informal letter and a creative piece related to their experiences or observations in the rainforest. The paper emphasizes understanding animal adaptations and descriptive writing skills.

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Topic: October/November 2011 Paper

Time: 1 hour plus 10 minutes reading time Total Marks: 50

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Section A: Reading (25 marks)
Read the passage "Animals of the Amazon Forest" and answer the following
questions.)
1. (a) Why are large animals rare in the Amazon rainforest? [1]
(b) How do most animals in the rainforest avoid being detected by
predators? [1]
(c) What is the main reason why the forest is quiet during the day and
noisy at night? [1]
2. Give the meaning of each of the following words as used in the passage:
(a) intently [1]
(b) adaptations [1]
(c) prehensile [1]
(d) aquatic [1]
3. Rewrite the sentence below by inserting the missing punctuation:
The scientist studied animals insects birds and reptiles in the Amazon forest he
was fascinated by the diversity of life. [2]
4. Rewrite the following sentence by adding a relative clause with more
information from the passage:
The paca is a rodent found in the Amazon forest. [1]
5. Combine these three sentences into one complex sentence without using
"and" or "but":
o The Amazon is a vast rainforest.
o It is home to many unique species.
o Scientists often study its biodiversity. [1]
6. Complete the following sentence using two different forms of the same
verb:
Animals in the Amazon have ______ well to their surroundings, and they continue
to ______ as the environment changes. [1]

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7. Read this extract from a nature documentary about the Amazon and then
answer the questions:
"The Amazon rainforest is home to a vast range of species, some of which are still
undiscovered. Animals have adapted in incredible ways to survive in this
challenging environment. They use camouflage, night-time activity, and special
body features to evade predators and find food."
(a) Make a list of all the main ways animals in the Amazon survive: [4]
(b) Write a summary of 80–100 words describing how animals in the Amazon adapt
to their environment. Use your own words as much as possible. [4]
Content- 2 Quality- 2
Section B: Writing (50marks)
8. Directed Writing. Write an informal letter to your friend Mathew,
describing your experience of visiting the Amazon rainforest.
In your letter, you should:
• Describe the sights and sounds of the forest.
• Mention the different animals you saw and how they behaved.
• Share your thoughts and feelings about the experience.
Content- 15, Quality- 10 Marks- 25
9. Creative Writing: (25 marks)
a- Describe a scene in the Amazon rainforest at sunrise.
You should focus on:
• The colours, sounds, and smells of the forest.
• The movement of animals as they wake up and begin their day.
• How the light changes and brings the forest to life.
OR
Write a short story that begins with you exploring the Amazon rainforest
and discovering a mysterious animal.
Consider:
• What do you see? What does the animal look like?
• The setting – where exactly in the Amazon are you?
• How do you interact with the animal? What happens next?
Content- 12, Quality- 13 Marks- 25

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