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දෙවන වාර පරීක්ෂණය 2024 11 දරේණිය
இரண்டாம் தயனணப் பரீடல ் ை தரம்
Second Term Test 2024 Grade 11

ENGLISH LANGUAGE II Time 2 HOURS

Name/Index number :………………………………………………………………………………………

Test 9

Read the text and underline the most suitable word given within brackets. ( 5 marks )

Sri Lanka has a rich variety of vegetables and fruits. Greens are a plenty in our country. However it is
not 1) ………………. ( easy / easier / easiest ) to make greens ready for eating. If over cooked, their 2)
……………….. ( valued / value /values ) as a food is lost. Therefore greens have to be washed 3)
………………….. ( thorough / thoroughly / thoroughfare ) to make them clean. It is 4)
………………..(necessity / necessary / unnecessary ) to know how to 5) ………………..( wash / washing /
washed ) greens. Greens must always be washed with plenty of water. Water that gets clogged
between the stem of a leaf and the trunk can trap the impurities.

Test 10

Read the following text and fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb given within brackets.

( 5 marks )

" Diabetes is Silent Killer" say the eminent doctors. Yet people can live so many long years if it is 1)
……………………..( control ) properly. Sometimes there are no symptoms to 2) …………………. ( prove )
that your sugar level is high. It can be more dangerous than an individual who gets symptoms of
diabetes .

A person who 3) …………………….( have ) diabetes will feel thirsty and pass urine frequently. He may
also lose weight and his eyesight could become weaker. Even young children have diabetes now a
days. About 60% of the older generation suffer from this disease.

The danger of 4) ……………………. ( have ) this sickness without a control is that, important organs such
as the heart or the kidneys could get 5) …………………….( affect ). Hence it is very much advisable to
take regular health check ups in order to prevent the sickness getting worse.

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Test 11

Fill in the blanks with the words given in the box. ( ½ ×14=7 marks )
An awards different endangered won they also

Have books films world industry and years

Lisa and her husband Derik are a creative couple. Together, 1) ……………………. write and make
interesting 2) …………………… about animals in the 3) ………………… and love to explore 4) …………………..
parts of the world 5) ………………… the result is films.10 6) ……………….and many articles! They 7)
………………. been in the film 8) ………………… for more than 10 9) ……………….. By now, they have 10)
……………….. many local and international 11) ……………. for their creations. " Making films is 12)
…………………..adventure for us. It is 13) ……………… a way of helping the14) …………………. animals," said
Derik at a recent interview. A few years ago, they started a special fund called "The Big cats fund" to
help the animals they love and the other animals.

[20:06, 09/05/2024] Rasika:

Test 12

Read the dialogue and complete the following report. The first one is done for you. ( 5 marks )

Sara: Nisha, what are your plans for tomorrow?

Nisha : I plan to go to the public library to borrow some books .

Sara : Good. Can I join you?

Nisha : Of course. I will be very glad to go with you.

Sara : At what time will you come to the bus stop?

Nisha : I have planned to come by 9:00 a.m.

Sara : Okay. I will be there at that time.

Sara and Nisha talked about next day's work. Sara asked Nisha what 1) .........her plans
were............for the following day. Nisha said that she .2) ....................................................................to
borrow some books. Sara asked whether she 3) ....................................................................................

Nisha agreed and said that she 4) ...............................................................to go with her

Sara asked at what time she 5) ...........................................................to the bus stop.

Nisha said that she had planned to come by 9. a.m. Sara said that she .6)
.....................................................................at that time.

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Test 13

Read the following poem and underline the correct answers. ( 5 marks )

I come across a fallen tree

I heard the branches whisper to me,

Is this the tree, I used to know?

Is this the tree, I helped to grow?

A simple thing , so long ago,

We talked and sang; I loved you so.

And still do, even now as you sleep

I tip toe around you , for you I will weep

Recalling memories so sweet.

You and I grew together .

Our roots run deep

Entangled souls of this earth,

We were destined to meet,

Nothing can part us.

I am you, and you are me.

My forever friend, you’ll be.

1.What did the poet come across?

a) a dead tree b) a fallen tree c) a grown tree

2. ________________whispered to the poet.

a) branches b) leaves c) roots

3. They _________________in the past.

a) ate and slept b) talked and sang c) cried and wept

4. They had _____________memories.

a) sad b) unforgettable c) sweet

5. Rhyming words are

a) tree-me , know-grow b) sleep-sweet , deep-earth c) me-us , know - go

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Test 14

(a) The members of the Social Services Association in your school have decided to visit a school
which was damaged due to recent floods. You hope to donate some necessary items for the students
and the school. As the secretary of the association, write a letter to the principal of your school
asking permission to do it.

Include the following.

- The need of helping when someone is in trouble

- Decision of the members, selected school and the damage
- Request permission to collect items from the students and visit the school to donate them
or

(b)The following pie chart shows the percentage of students who consumed different food items in
the school canteen last week. Study the pie chart and write a description about it. The following list
of words will help you to describe it. ( 10 marks )

Highest percentage , lowest , equal , more , less , most popular

thosai
8%
sandwiches
10% rice and
curry
32%

string
hoppers
25%

noodles
25%

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Test 15

Read the following text and answer the questions given below.

If we are hungry to grow and reach our leadership potential, we must give attention to our character.
We need to recognise that our leadership growth is more than mere adding skills. All leadership
growth is character growth .

It's our capacity to be the best human being we can be . It means having a set of core values and
integrity in everything we do.

Understanding your personality is paramount; the important thing about you clearly understanding
your underlying personality is that it means you can adjust your behaviour in situations for the best
outcome.

To lead a team successfully, leaders must first master the art of self leadership. What it is, what it
does and why you need it. If a leader does not know how to manage him or herself , He or she
cannot proceed any further.

As its core, self leadership is about taking responsibility and ownership of one's own actions,
thoughts and emotions. It involves setting goals , making leadership is not about being a lone wolf or
disregarding the importance of teamwork. instead, it is about empowering oneself to be the best
version of one self , while also collaborating and supporting others in achieving team goals.

Know yourself first; self awareness is the cornerstone of self leadership , as it enables individuals to
understand their strengths , weaknesses and areas for improvement, By engaging in activities such as
self reflection , journaling and seeking feedback, individuals can develop a deeper understanding of
themselves and their impact on others.

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(1) State whether the following statements are True or False. Put a cross (× ) in the relevant cage.

True False
a) Character growth is same as leadership growth.
b) Self leadership does not help team leadership.
c) Self leadership is taking responsibility and ownership of one’s own
actions
d) Self awareness helps to understand one’s strengths and
weaknesses.
( 2 marks )

2) What do the following words in the text refer to ? Write your answer in the space given.

‘He or she ‘ in paragraph 4 line 2 ……………………………………… ( 1 mark )

(3) Underline the word that is similar in meaning to the following.

a) ‘ outcome ‘ in line 8

i) present ii) result iii) decision iv) coming out

b) ‘empowering’ means

i) using ii) trying iii) enabling iv) progressing ( 2 marks )

Underline the correct answer for questions 4,5 and 6 from the options given for each of them.

(4) We have our capacity to be the …………………………………….

(a) best human being (b) good person

( c ) first human being (d) better person ( 1 mark )

(5) The art of self leadership is to ………………………………….

(a) control one self (b) manage oneself
( c ) read well (d) behave well ( 1 mark )

(6) ………………………………….. is one activity to have a deeper understanding of oneself.

(a) self confidence (b) self controlling
(c ) selflessness (d) self reflection ( 1 mark )

Test 16

Write on one of the following topics. Use about 200 words.

(a) Write an article to your school magazine giving your opinions on Increasing
environmental pollution and its bad effects on human beings and animals.

Include the following.

- What environmental pollution is

- The types of environmental pollution
- How it happens
- Bad effects on human beings and animals and suggestions for reducing pollution.
(b) Write an essay on The importance of learning English.

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 Include the following.

- English – international language

- Advantages of learning English
- Difficulties you face without English

( c ) You are given a chance to make a speech in the morning assembly on the topic of ‘ Benefits
of using internet carefully ‘

Include the following

- Fastest way of getting information

- Advantages of using it carefully
- Advices to follow to use it carefully

(d) Complete the following story.

When I entered the classroom, there was no one to be seen. The time was about 6.40 a.m.
Suddenly, I heard a big sound and …………………………………….

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