PREPARED AND ADAPTED BY
Maribel Arroyo
Yauco English Supervisor
Sandra Blondet
Ponce III English Supervisor
Jo - Ann Febles
Juana Diaz English Supervisor
Tulidania Gonzalez
Guayanilla English Supervisor
Ivelisse León
Ponce II English Supervisor
Dr. Iris Lugo
Ponce I English Supervisor
Carmen Martínez
Santa Isabel English Supervisor
Lina Pérez
Adjuntas English Supervisor
Pat Rios
Peñuelas English Supervisor
Inés Rosado
Guanica English Supervisor
Olga Hernandez
Santa Isabel English Teacher
CONTRIBUTING EDUCATORS
Prof. Iviana Delgado
Ponce I English Teacher
Barbara González Camacho
Guánica English Teacher
Prof. Olga Hernández
Santa Isabel English Teacher
Brenda E. Serrano Santos
Guánica English Teacher
EDITORS
Dr. Evelyn Veguilla
English Program Director
Prof. Alvin Ríos
Jayuya English Supervisor
Prof. Luz Selenia García
Villaba English Supervisor
Prof. Aidita Vélez Ortiz
Cidra English Supervisor
Prof. María V. Martínez
Bayamón I English Supervisor
Luz Magali Ramos Matos
Naguabo English Supervisor
Patricia Nieves Sánchez
Caguas II English Supervisor
Angel Valentin
Hormigueros English Supervisor
Name:______Date:______
Seventh Grade Pre/Post TestI.
Listen to the following passages carefully, paying special attention to details. The passages will be read twice. After the reading, answer the questions presented on the answer sheet provided.A.
1. What country gave the Statue to the United States?
a. Spain.
b. England.
c. Sweden.
d. France
2. The main idea of this reading selection is:
a. The building of the Statue of Liberty.
b. The meaning the Statue has for American citizens.
c. The commemoration of friendship between two countries.
d. The difficulty in brining the Statue to New York.
3. Which of the following events happened first?
a. The Statue was made a National Monument.
b. The Statue was reconstructed in New York.
c. The Statue was given to United States as a gift.
d. Frederick Auguste Bartholdi designed the Statue.
4. The Statue was given as a gift to the United States from the people of France to commemorate the…
a. end of the war between the two countries.
b. freedom of the United States.
c. friendship between the two countries.
d. presidential election of Calvin Coolidge
5. The author’s purpose in writing this passage is to:
a. entertain.
b. persuade.
c. evaluate.
d. inform
B.
6. According to the passage, how much larger than Earth is the Sun?
a. Over 10 times larger.
b. Over 100 times larger.
c. Over 1,000 times larger.
d. Over 10, 000 miles.
7. How many stars are in our universe?
a. Millions.
b. Hundreds.
c. Billions.
d. Hundred of billions.
8. How far is the Sun from Earth?
a. 93 millions miles away.
b. 93 miles away.
c. 93 hundred miles away.
d. 93 billions miles away.
9. According to the passage, the sun is ______.
a. a kind of planet.
b. a kind of galaxy.
c. a medium-size star
d. a constellation of stars.
10. Which of the following statements will best summarize the main idea of the passage?
a. The sun is very far from the Earth.
b. The Sun is the largest object in our sky.
c. The Earth and the Sun are very similar.
d. The Earth rotates around the sun.
C. Please, listen carefully to the following question and answer it orally.11. If you were to build a monument, who would it be for? Why?
II:
Read the following passage carefully. After the reading, answer the questions that follow by marking the correct answers on the answer sheet provided.Gone Forever (By Barbara Reeves)
A snow leopard roars in the high mountains of Asia. A black rhinoceros gallops across the plains of Africa. A grizzly bear hunts for fish in a North American river. A mother blue whale and her calf glide through the deep waters of the ocean.
All of these animals share the Earth with us. They fascinate us with their beauty, their grace, and their speed. We love observing their behavior, and learning more about their habits. But just loving them is not enough. All of these animals are endangered. Many of them have died, and without special care, they may someday disappear from the Earth. Why is it important to care for animals like these? One reason is to protect the balance of life on Earth. Another reason is the beauty of the animals themselves. Each species of animal is special. Once it is gone, it is gone forever.
Africa was once filled with an abundance of wild animals. But that is changing fast. One of these animals, the black rhinoceros, lives on the plains of Africa. It has very good eyesight and a very bad temper! Even though the black rhino is powerful, and can be dangerous, its strength can’t always help it to escape hunters. Some people think that the rhino’s horn has magical powers, and many hunters kill rhinos for their valuable horns. This has caused the black rhino to be placed on the endangered species list.
The elephant seems to represent all that is strong and wild in Africa. It once had no natural enemies, but is now endangered-killed for its ivory tusks. The fastest land animal, the cheetah, also lives in Africa. It, too,, is becoming extinct as people take over more and more of the land that is the cheetah’s natural habitat. Imagine Africa without the powerful rhino, the gentle, intelligent elephant, or the lightning quick cheetah. Once they are gone, they are gone forever.
Wherever people are careless about the land, there are endangered species. The world is made up of many living things, and each thing is dependent on the others to survive. If we allow even one species on Earth to become extinct, it has an impact on the other living things and changes our world. When we mention any endangered wild animals, let’s hope that we never again have to say, “Gone forever”.
12. According to the passage, the word glide means to ______.
a. move smoothly
b. swim quickly
c. jump slowly
d. hop continuously
13. In the second paragraph, the word endangered means ______.
a. majestic
b. unusual
c. at risk
d. wild
14. In the sentence “Some people think that the rhino’s horn has magical powers” the underlined word means ______.
a. supernatural
b. wisdom
c. residue
d. feeling
15. In the fifth paragraph the word extinct means ______.
a. living
b. vanished
c. common
d. existing
16. In the sentence “Each species of animals is special.” The underlined word means ______.
a. seasoning
b. color
c. size
d. variety
17. Which of the following is a cause of endangered species?
a. We need to protect the balance of life on Earth.
b. People are careless about the land.
c. Each living being is dependant on the others to survive.
d. Each species of animal is special.
18. What will happen to some animal species if current trends continue?
a. They will become extinct.
b. There will be no significant change.
c. Their numbers will increase.
d. They will move to other habitats.
19. The author’s purpose is to ______.
a. persuade
b. entertain
c. inform
d. describe
20. How does the author feel about the fate of endangered animals?
a. Disinterested.
b. Concerned.
c. Irritated.
d. Satisfied.
21. From the reading we can infer that endangered species is a problem ______.
a. only in Africa
b. mostly in North America
c. only in Asia.
d. encountered worldwide
22. Which of the following is NOT an opinion?
a. It is important for us to take care of endangered animals.
b. The black rhinoceros is the most frightening animal in Africa.
c. The fastest land animal, cheetah, also lives in Africa.
d. If we don’t protect endangered animals now, we will regret it in the future.
23. Which is the main idea of this passage?
a. Humans are careless with animals.
b. The world is made up of many living things.
c. Animals fascinate us in many ways.
d. Endangered species need to be protected.
24. Which of the following sentences supports the main idea?
a. There are endangered species wherever people are careless about the land.
b. The elephant seems to represent all that is strong and wild in Africa.
c. The black rhinoceros lives on the plains of Africa.
d. Africa was once filled with an abundance of wild animals.
25. What does the author mean when he says that “once they are gone they’re gone forever”?
a. Endangered animals will move to other habitats.
b. Endangered animals will adapt their lifestyles.
c. Endangered animals will disappear from Earth.
d. Endangered animals will acclimatize to new changes on Earth.
26. The author is implying that ______.
a. the elephant will soon become extinct.
b. humans are responsible for most difficulties faced by animals
c. the elephant seems to represent all that is strong and wild in Africa
d. each animal is dependant on the others to survive.
Read each item carefully and write (a) for figurative or (b) for literal comparisons.
_____ 27. The math problems danced in front of my confused eyes.
_____28. The fiery storm damaged the plants.
_____29. The mushrooms were like small umbrellas for the ladybugs.
_____30. The group of students disbanded when the principal arrived.
_____31: The fans melted when the rock star arrived.
III.
Read the paragraphs, and choose the sentence that best completes each one.
32. Marcos is very athletic for a ten year old. He can run faster than most boys twice his age. He throws and catches a basketball with ease. He is an accomplished tennis player and golfer. ______.a. Marcos can even roller skate backwards on one foot.
b. Marcos can even read second grade level books.
c. Marcos can even dance any kind of music.
d. Marcos can even play the guitar and the violin.
33. Don’t be so quick to buy a hybrid car. They are more expensive than equally economic automobiles. ______. They consume fuel slower than other cars but their price is not so convenient. These cars are clearly not for every customer.a. They tend to be much safer in collisions than other vehicles.
b. They are more stable and harder to control in emergency situations.
c. The prices range from 25,000 dollars and over.
d. These cars come in many colors and sizes.
34. Yes, I confess, I’m a chocolate addict! I can’t pass an ice cream store without stopping in for a chocolate cone. I have filled my freezer with M&Ms and Snickers and mountains of Hershey kisses. No chocolate bar is safe if I put my hands on it.a. I am very unhappy, if I can’t eat vanilla with my cookies.
b. The Nabisco Company should make me its poster boy!
c. Chocolate is definitely my favorite color.
d. Mint candies are also delicious.
For the situation presented below, write a short persuasive paragraph of at least five sentences. Use vivid adjectives to create the image you want.
35. You find a kitten under some bushes in the garden of your house. It is very tiny and thin. The kitty is also wet and trembling. Try to persuade your parents to let you keep the kitten.______
Name: ______Date:______
Seventh grade ____ Diagnostic Test
Answer Test
I. II.
(A)
1. (a) (b) (c) (d) 12. (a) (b) (c) (d)
2 (a) (b) (c) (d) 13 (a) (b) (c) (d)
3 (a) (b) (c) (d) 14 (a) (b) (c) (d)
4 (a) (b) (c) (d) 15 (a) (b) (c) (d)
5 (a) (b) (c) (d) 16 (a) (b) (c) (d)
17 (a) (b) (c) (d)
(B)
6 (a) (b) (c) (d) 18 (a) (b) (c) (d)
7 (a) (b) (c) (d) 19 (a) (b) (c) (d)
8 (a) (b) (c) (d) 20 (a) (b) (c) (d)
9 (a) (b) (c) (d) 21 (a) (b) (c) (d)
10 (a) (b) (c) (d) 22 (a) (b) (c) (d)
(C) 23 (a) (b) (c) (d)
11. 24 (a) (b) (c) (d)
25 (a) (b) (c) (d)
26 (a) (b) (c) (d)
Name:______
III.
32 (a) (b) (c) (d
33 (a) (b) (c) (d
34 (a) (b) (c) (d
35.
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