reading Y5 T4 W9 2026 English 1 / 41 1) A cases B pieces C objects D articles Select an answerA casesB piecesC objectsD articles 2 / 41 2) A appeal B interest C attract D engage Select an answerA appealB interestC attractD engage 3 / 41 3) A complex B elaborate C detailed D involved Select an answerA complexB elaborateC detailedD involved 4 / 41 4) A smoothly B steadily C equally D evenly Select an answerA smoothlyB steadilyC equallyD evenly 5 / 41 5) A spreads B breadths C ranges D expanses Select an answerA spreadsB breadthsC rangesD expanses 6 / 41 6) A revived B enlivened C invigorated D enlightened Select an answerA revivedB enlivenedC invigoratedD enlightened 7 / 41 7) A force B flow C sail D length Select an answerA forceB flowC sailD length 8 / 41 8) A exhibited B length C appeared D arose Select an answerA exhibitedB lengthC appearedD arose 9 / 41 9) A appointedB presentedC commissioned D assigned Select an answerA appointedB presentedC commissionedD assigned 10 / 41 10) A in existence B in stock C at large D at present Select an answerA in existenceB in stockC at largeD at present 11 / 41 11) A edges B borders C limits D verges Select an answerA edgesB bordersC limitsD verges 12 / 41 12) A renovated B modernised C updated D renewed Select an answerA renovatedB modernisedC updatedD renewed 13 / 41 13) Choose from the paragraphs A–G the one which fits each gap (13.1–13.6). There is one extra paragraph which you do not need to use. A.‘This allows us, after an initial period of training, to get more involved in the project,’ says one. ‘We can then get a lot more fulfilment out of our time here than if we popped in once to be given some dull task.’ B.‘Volunteers, including myself, are often surprised at how rough and ready it is,’ she adds. ‘They expect to be scraping around with a trowel. But the only way we can get all this earth shifted is with a large spade, and we are well behind schedule because of unpredictable conditions.’ C.On the contrary, there in front of me was the most exciting find yet! Twelve tiny statues buried in the damp clay along the far wall of the church. I watched a young woman archaeologist carefully tending to one. They would all be meticulously recorded before heading for the museum. D.This preparatory ‘housework’ was essential before the medieval layer we were standing on could be stripped away. This would allow the archaeologists to make sense of the jumble around them: a 19th-century bottle dump, a medieval rubbish pit and a Roman floor lay within metres of each other. E.Dressed like them in white hard hat and luminous green vest, I clambered in and out of trenches and pits, sketching, photographing and shovelling. Since my life had lacked much of an exercise routine, joining an archaeological project near the centre of the city seemed ideal. F.Its main aim had already been achieved: the uncovering of part of a church built in 1318. Now, the diggers have all but stripped away this layer of history, to search for evidence of life in early medieval, Anglo-Saxon, Roman, and they hope, Iron-Age Canterbury. G.‘I always wanted to be a career archaeologist,’ she says, carefully writing an identification code on a piece of pottery under the watchful eyes of the team's pin-up: who else but the actor Harrison Ford, in character as the great Indiana Jones. 1) 13.1 Select an answerDFBCGAE 2) 13.2 Select an answerDFBCGAE 3) 13.3 Select an answerDFBCGAE 4) 13.4 Select an answerDFBCGAE 5) 13.5 Select an answerDFBCGAE 6) 13.6 Select an answerDFBCGAE 14 / 41 14) What mood is created by the opening description of the sea? A peaceful calm that hides deeper tension A violent, stormy energy A carefree, joyful atmosphere A mysterious and supernatural tone 15 / 41 15) The “grating roar” of the waves symbolises: The playful movement of the sea The unpredictability of weather Nature’s power to heal emotional wounds The persistent sadness and suffering in human life 16 / 41 16) Why does Arnold mention Sophocles? To compare Greek and English geography To argue that ancient writers understood the sea better To show that reflections on human suffering are timeless To demonstrate his knowledge of Greek literature 17 / 41 17) In the poem, the “Sea of Faith” represents: The purity of love between the speaker and his companion The literal sea surrounding England The presence and power of religious belief in the world The tides of personal emotion 18 / 41 18) What does the speaker suggest has happened to the “Sea of Faith”? It has risen and become stronger in modern times It has turned into a new kind of spiritual clarity It has withdrawn, leaving the world exposed and uncertain It has disappeared completely without return 19 / 41 19) What is the speaker’s final message to his companion? They should escape the world and live by the sea They should ignore the chaos of the world around them They must rely on religious faith for stability They must be true to each other in a confusing world 20 / 41 20) In the final stanza, the “darkling plain” most strongly suggests: A romantic escape from society A world full of confusion, conflict, and lack of direction A literal battlefield described by the poet A hopeful future hidden in darkness 21 / 41 21) Which contrast is most central to the poem’s meaning? Love vs. war Past vs. future Appearance of calm vs. underlying suffering and uncertainty Nature vs. civilisation 22 / 41 22) What does the writer imply about the Crimewatch presenter he mentions in the first paragraph? He was unwise to resign when he did. He will soon be forgotten by the viewers. He may well have had a valid point to make. He was treated insensitively by his employers. 23 / 41 23) The word ‘this’ in line 13 refers to an image. a level of success. an exaggerated claim. a common misperception. 24 / 41 24) Why does the writer mention football managers in the third paragraph? to show how relatively secure TV presenters are in their jobs to underline how important luck is in certain occupations to illustrate a general rule about certain types of high-profile jobs to support his view that presenters are overpaid 25 / 41 25) In the fourth paragraph, the writer says that TV personalities who may worry about ageism should look for work in other forms of broadcasting. may have benefited from it themselves at some point. are less well respected than the presenters of the past. are being unfair to up-and-coming younger colleagues. 26 / 41 26) The word ‘it’ in line 38 refers to the size of the venues played by ageing rock stars. the way ageing rock stars keep their fans at a distance. the backward-looking nature of the rock music business. the continuing appeal of live performances by certain stars. 27 / 41 27) Why does the writer mention rock stars’ parents in the final paragraph? to underline an irony about the stars’ careers to remind us of the stars’ humble beginnings to put the stars’ ongoing popularity in context to expose an inconsistency in the stars’ attitude 28 / 41 28) In the text as a whole, the writer reveals himself to be critical of show-business personalities who complain. concerned about the way certain celebrities are treated. supportive of older people in the world of entertainment. envious of the success of certain high-profile performers. 29 / 41 29) Which specialist(s) suggests it's possible to be discouraged by the degree of detail a subject presents? A. Laura Gascoigne – Art critic B. Quentin Blake – Children's artist C. Deanna Petherbridge – Professor of drawing D. Anthony Eyton – Painter E. Peter Randall-Page – Sculptor 30 / 41 30) Which specialist(s) says that, as a result of the drawing process, you may notice details you were previously unaware of? A. Laura Gascoigne – Art critic B. Quentin Blake – Children's artist C. Deanna Petherbridge – Professor of drawing D. Anthony Eyton – Painter E. Peter Randall-Page – Sculptor 31 / 41 31) Which specialist(s) produces work which hasn't been adapted from previous attempts? A. Laura Gascoigne – Art critic B. Quentin Blake – Children's artist C. Deanna Petherbridge – Professor of drawing D. Anthony Eyton – Painter E. Peter Randall-Page – Sculptor 32 / 41 32) Which specialist(s) mentions how different materials can directly affect the production of a drawing? A. Laura Gascoigne – Art critic B. Quentin Blake – Children's artist C. Deanna Petherbridge – Professor of drawing D. Anthony Eyton – Painter E. Peter Randall-Page – Sculptor 33 / 41 33) Which specialist(s) states that drawing is a means of both gaining knowledge and expressing oneself? A. Laura Gascoigne – Art critic B. Quentin Blake – Children's artist C. Deanna Petherbridge – Professor of drawing D. Anthony Eyton – Painter E. Peter Randall-Page – Sculptor 34 / 41 34) Which specialist(s) consider that drawing involves the artist's ability to choose what is important? （You need to choose two answers.） A. Laura Gascoigne – Art critic B. Quentin Blake – Children's artist C. Deanna Petherbridge – Professor of drawing D. Anthony Eyton – Painter E. Peter Randall-Page – Sculptor 35 / 41 35) Which specialist(s) say a technically good drawing, produced without emotion, will remain unconvincing? （You need to choose two answers.） A. Laura Gascoigne – Art critic B. Quentin Blake – Children's artist C. Deanna Petherbridge – Professor of drawing D. Anthony Eyton – Painter E. Peter Randall-Page – Sculptor 36 / 41 36) Which specialist(s) states that the ability to draw can help the artist to have confidence in their own ideas? A. Laura Gascoigne – Art critic B. Quentin Blake – Children's artist C. Deanna Petherbridge – Professor of drawing D. Anthony Eyton – Painter E. Peter Randall-Page – Sculptor 37 / 41 37) Which specialist(s) believes that technology has created an even greater need for drawing by hand? A. Laura Gascoigne – Art critic B. Quentin Blake – Children's artist C. Deanna Petherbridge – Professor of drawing D. Anthony Eyton – Painter E. Peter Randall-Page – Sculptor 38 / 41 38) Which specialist(s) mentions the need to work whenever the desire to draw occurs? A. Laura Gascoigne – Art critic B. Quentin Blake – Children's artist C. Deanna Petherbridge – Professor of drawing D. Anthony Eyton – Painter E. Peter Randall-Page – Sculptor 39 / 41 39) Which specialist(s) mentions how realistic and creative approaches to drawing can be combined? A. Laura Gascoigne – Art critic B. Quentin Blake – Children's artist C. Deanna Petherbridge – Professor of drawing D. Anthony Eyton – Painter E. Peter Randall-Page – Sculptor 40 / 41 40) Which specialist(s) comments that the majority of people do not go on to increase their potential for drawing? A. Laura Gascoigne – Art critic B. Quentin Blake – Children's artist C. Deanna Petherbridge – Professor of drawing D. Anthony Eyton – Painter E. Peter Randall-Page – Sculptor 41 / 41 41) Which specialist(s) mentions that, in the process of producing a finished picture, a preliminary sketch will grow in significance? A. Laura Gascoigne – Art critic B. Quentin Blake – Children's artist C. Deanna Petherbridge – Professor of drawing D. Anthony Eyton – Painter E. Peter Randall-Page – Sculptor Your score is ← Back to Home