English Olympiad Class 7 - Sample paper 05
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READ THE PASSAGE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS THAT FOLLOW.
Passage 1 - The Impact of Climate Change on Biodiversity
Climate change is a pressing global issue that has far-reaching consequences, especially on biodiversity. The rise in global temperatures, melting ice caps, and extreme weather events are disrupting ecosystems and affecting the delicate balance of nature.
One of the significant impacts of climate change is the loss of habitat for many species. As temperatures increase, some areas become inhospitable for certain plants and animals, forcing them to migrate to more suitable environments. This migration, however, often leads to conflicts with existing species in the new areas.
Rising sea levels pose a threat to coastal ecosystems and the species that inhabit them. Coral reefs, which are crucial marine habitats, are particularly vulnerable. The increase in ocean temperatures causes coral bleaching, damaging these vibrant underwater ecosystems and threatening the countless species that depend on them for survival.
Climate change also affects the timing of natural events, such as flowering and migration patterns. This disruption can create mismatches in the relationships between species, impacting pollination, seed dispersal, and predator-prey interactions. The interconnected web of life is unraveling due to these changes, putting many species at risk of extinction.
Conservation efforts and sustainable practices are essential to mitigate the impact of climate change on biodiversity. Understanding these challenges and taking collective action is crucial to preserving the rich tapestry of life on Earth.
Q) What is one of the significant impacts of climate change mentioned in the passage?
A. Increased agricultural productivity
B. Loss of habitat for many species
C. Expansion of ecosystems
D. Decrease in global temperatures
Answer: B. Loss of habitat for many species
Q) What threat do rising sea levels pose, according to the passage?
A. Enhanced coastal ecosystems
B. Improved coral reef habitats
C. Endangered marine species
D. Reduced ocean temperatures
Answer: C. Endangered marine species
Q) How does climate change affect the timing of natural events?
A. It accelerates natural events
B. It has no impact on natural events
C. It delays natural events
D. It causes disruptions in the timing of natural events
Answer: D. It causes disruptions in the timing of natural events
Q) What is mentioned as a consequence of the disruption in natural events?
A. Enhanced pollination
B. Improved seed dispersal
C. Mismatches in relationships between species
D. Stable predator-prey interactions
Answer: C. Mismatches in relationships between species
Q) What is emphasized as essential to mitigate the impact of climate change on biodiversity?
A. Exploitation of natural resources
B. Urbanization of ecosystems
C. Conservation efforts and sustainable practices
D. Indifference towards environmental issues
Answer: C. Conservation efforts and sustainable practices
Passage 2 - The latest statistics show that more and more students are opting to go to university, than ever before. Universities are gearing up to offer more courses that are suited to the modern world. Surprisingly, more and more women and people from deprived communities are attending university, in order to better their career prospects.
Most students, who are at university, claim it to be the most transformational event of their life. Well-qualified students get excellent campus placements and have a sure shot life of success waiting ahead for them.
The availability of scholarships has greatly helped students from low-income backgrounds to pursue their university dreams. Overall, there has been an 8% increase in student enrollment seen throughout the globe.
Q) The author feels that the latest facts show a/an _______ in university enrollment.
A. slow downslide
B. significant decline
C. escalation
D. deterioration
Answer: C. escalation
Q) The author feels that the availability of _______ has spurred university enrollments.
A. dreams
B. grants
C. installments
D. hopes
Answer: B. grants
Q) The author's opinion is that more students are attending university because of _______ .
A. their love for learning
B. the new courses being offered
C. guaranteed success in life
D. being able to make friends
Answer: C. guaranteed success in life
Q) According to the author, increasing numbers of _______ are attending universities to better their future prospects.
A. women and students from deprived communities
B. women and students from deprived countries
C. women and men from communities
D. women and men from countries
Answer: A. women and students from deprived communities
Q) What does the author say about the overall enrollment?
A. Women are responsible for the increase.
B. Students get seats, so the increase.
C. It has increased all over the globe.
D. Transformational to students.
Answer: C. It has increased all over the globe.
Q) What does the author feel about the impact of a university education?
1. It propels students to a better future.
2. It is the best thing in the world.
3. It is a transformational event.
4. It is a celebratory event.
A. 1 and 3
B. 1 and 4
C. 2 and 4
D. 3 and 4
Answer: A. 1 and 3
Passage 3 - The children of today have a host of information and knowledge sources. In fact, they have so many choices at their fingertips, that it can be quite daunting. In comparison to the present, childhood for their parents was different. They would go to libraries or refer to encyclopedias to gather information. They would also tend to look up to the elders around them for knowledge and guidance. This ensured that they were far more active and social.
Today’s children have to be sweet-talked into going outdoors, whereas for their parents, the beach, the parks, the forests meant fun and adventure. Nowadays, children are more likely to remain indoors, with their laptops and video games for company. This can be detrimental to their health, and in the long run, lead to a lot of health concerns. This has been time and again told by health specialists. All in all, the children of today need to be more active.
Q) According to the passage, the children of today have _______ information and knowledge sources.
A. enough of
B. quite few
C. plenty of
D. a variety of
Answer: D. a variety of
Q) Which word in the passage means ‘to convince persuasively’?
A. Time and again
B. To sweet-talk
C. To source
D. To ask
Answer: B. To sweet-talk
Q) As stated in the passage, the outdoors meant great _______ in the times of their parents.
A. fun and excitement
B. boredom
C. voyage
D. expedition
Answer: A. fun and excitement
Q) Why would their parent’s generation look up to their elders?
A. For more information
B. For support and leadership
C. For knowledge and direction
D. For more insights
Answer: C. For knowledge and direction
Q) According to the passage, which of the following sentences is true?
A. Children must mix outdoors and indoor games.
B. Children in order to be healthy need to be active.
C. Children who are active do better at school.
D. Parents need to be more active to be the right role model.
Answer: B. Children in order to be healthy need to be active.
Q) The word ‘detrimental’ as used in the passage can be replaced by _______ .
A. harmless
B. beneficial
C. damaging
D. disturbance
Answer: C. damaging