Question 1

Section 1: Gaby to the Rescue

A Siamese cat crouched on a tree branch, peering down at Gaby with brilliant blue eyes.

Which word is closest in meaning to crouched?

Question 2

Section 1: Gaby to the Rescue

Look at the first paragraph, beginning: A Siamese cat...

Gaby pulled the cardigan tighter around her.

Why does Gaby do this?

Question 3

Section 1: Gaby to the Rescue

In the paragraph beginning: Mind made up... Gaby says to the cat, ‘You’re out of luck...’

In what way does Gaby think the cat is out of luck?

Accepted Answer

Gaby's mother is not available to help

Answer

The cat is trapped and no one is around

Answer

Gaby's mother is afraid of cats

Answer

Gaby doesn't know how to rescue a cat

Question 4

Section 1: Gaby to the Rescue

When Gaby pulls herself up on the branch on page 4, the cat meows.

What does Gaby think that the cat is trying to say when it meows?

Accepted Answer

The cat wants her to hurry up

Answer

The cat is singing a song

Answer

The cat is happy to see her

Answer

The cat is feeling sleepy

Question 5

Section 1: Gaby to the Rescue

Why had Gaby climbed the tree the previous summer?

Accepted Answer

To have a water fight with the boys

Answer

To retrieve a kite caught in the branches

Answer

To hide from the boys during a game

Answer

To set up a secret lookout spot

Question 6

Section 1: Gaby to the Rescue

Gaby secured her feet and hands and climbed higher...

What does secured her feet and hands mean?

Accepted Answer

She made sure her hands and feet had a firm hold

Answer

She found a new tree branch to grab onto

Answer

She decided to climb down instead

Answer

She took a break to rest her hands and feet

Question 7

Section 1: Gaby to the Rescue

Gaby thinks she makes two mistakes while trying to rescue the cat.

What is the first mistake that Gaby makes while trying to rescue the cat?

Accepted Answer

She looks down

Answer

She forgets her gloves

Answer

She climbs too slowly

Answer

She doesn't call for help

Question 8

Section 1: Gaby to the Rescue

Look at the paragraph beginning: She knew the universal rule...

What does the word universal tell you about the rule?

Accepted Answer

It is a rule that everyone knows or agrees on

Answer

It is a rule that applies to most people

Answer

It is only known by a few people

Answer

It applies only to tree climbers

Question 9

Section 1: Gaby to the Rescue

Look at the paragraph beginning: Well, she’d just have to not fall... The cat was too shiny. Too chubby.

What conclusion does Gaby draw from this?

Accepted Answer

The cat is well taken care of by someone

Answer

The cat is very playful

Answer

The cat is lost but friendly

Answer

The cat is being fed by neighbors

Question 10

Section 1: Gaby to the Rescue

Look at page 5.

What are three ways the cat shows it does not enjoy Gaby trying to rescue it?

Question 11

Section 1: Gaby to the Rescue

She resettled on the branch, considering her options.

What does considering her options mean in this sentence?

Question 12

Section 1: Gaby to the Rescue

Look at page 5.

Give one piece of advice that Gaby’s mother gives her for dealing with cats.

Accepted Answer

Speak softly to them

Answer

Clap your hands to get their attention

Answer

Give them space and let them come

Answer

Approach them quickly

Question 13

Section 1: Gaby to the Rescue

Gaby uses the Spanish word gato for cat. Who else in the story speaks Spanish?

Accepted Answer

Mum.

Question 14

Section 1: Gaby to the Rescue

Order the following events 1–5 to show the order in which they happened.

Question 15

Section 2: Swimming the English Channel

Nearly twenty-two hours later, the exhausted man staggered onto French soil at Calais and became an instant hero.

Find and copy two different words from the sentence above that show how tired Matthew Webb was.

Accepted Answer

staggered

Question 16

Section 2: Swimming the English Channel

What event made Matthew Webb want to swim the English Channel?

Accepted Answer

An earlier swimmer’s unsuccessful attempt to cross the Channel

Answer

A well-known swimmer’s endurance challenge at sea.

Answer

A magazine article about long-distance swimming

Answer

A bet among local swimmers about completing the Channel swim

Question 17

Section 2: Swimming the English Channel

Look at the paragraph beginning: Twenty-seven-year-old Webb… Find and copy one word from this paragraph that is closest in meaning to ‘motivated’.

Accepted Answer

inspired

Question 18

Section 2: Swimming the English Channel

Using information from the text, put a tick in the correct box to show whether each statement is true or false.

Question 19

Section 2: Swimming the English Channel

Group each hardship that Matthew Webb faced while swimming the English Channel with how he dealt with it.

Question 20

Section 2: Swimming the English Channel

Find and copy a group of words that tells you that the drinks of ale, brandy and beef tea given to Matthew Webb would be considered unusual today.

Accepted Answer

not standard

Question 21

Section 2: Swimming the English Channel

Why do slow Channel swimmers swim further than faster swimmers?

Accepted Answer

Faster swimmers are more direct

Answer

Faster swimmers conserve more energy

Answer

Slow swimmers take breaks more often

Answer

Slow swimmers make more navigation errors

Question 22

Section 2: Swimming the English Channel

Look at the section headed: Frequently asked questions. How long did the fastest swim across the Channel take?

Accepted Answer

7 hours.

Question 23

Section 2: Swimming the English Channel

Look at the section headed: Frequently asked questions.

Group the statements whether they are facts or opinion.

Question 24

Section 2: Swimming the English Channel

In what year did the French authorities make it illegal for people to swim from France to England?

Accepted Answer

1993.

Question 25

Section 2: Swimming the English Channel

Look at the section headed: Safe to swim? Find and copy one word which shows that swimming the Channel is illegal in France.

Accepted Answer

outlawed.

Question 26

Section 2: Swimming the English Channel

David Walliams was determined to be successful in his attempt to swim the English Channel. Give a piece of evidence from the text which shows this.

Accepted Answer

He trained for nine months

Answer

He studied the swimming routes used by previous swimmers

Answer

He swam in cold water to prepare for the conditions

Answer

He adjusted his diet

Question 27

Section 2: Swimming the English Channel

Which of the following would be the most suitable summary of the whole text?

Question 28

Section 2: Swimming the English Channel

Match each section to its main content.

Question 29

Section 3: An Encounter at Sea

…like a toy sitting on a glass table. What does this description suggest about the boat?

Accepted Answer

It is small and insignificant

Answer

It is large and powerful

Answer

It is old and damaged

Answer

It is fast and moving quickly

Question 30

Section 3: An Encounter at Sea

Look at page 8.

What was unusual for Michael about this day?

Accepted Answer

He noticed no dolphins at all

Answer

He met a new friend

Answer

He saw a lot of dolphins

Answer

He experienced a storm

Question 31

Section 3: An Encounter at Sea

…the ‘putt-putt’ of her engine was lost in the big, quiet stillness of the afternoon.

Choose the best words to match the description above

The boat was ______________

Accepted Answer

Chugging

Answer

Roaring

Answer

Smoking

Answer

Racing

Question 32

Section 3: An Encounter at Sea

…the ‘putt-putt’ of her engine was lost in the big, quiet stillness of the afternoon.

Choose the best words to match the description above,

along on the ______________

Accepted Answer

Smooth waters

Answer

Rocking tide

Answer

Cold sea

Answer

Bubbling ripples

Question 33

Section 3: An Encounter at Sea

Look at page 8.

Find and copy two different words that show Michael enjoyed the feeling of the cool water. Type in the answer.

Accepted Answer

delicious

Question 34

Section 3: An Encounter at Sea

Look at page 9.

How is the whale made to seem mysterious? Choose the best way, giving evidence from the text to support your answer.

Accepted Answer

A black shape much much bigger than the biggest dolphin. It doesn’t tell you what the shape is but you know it isn’t a dophin which creates mystery.  [evidence + AP7]

Question 35

Section 3: An Encounter at Sea

When Michael touched the whale it felt smooth.

(a) According to the text on page 9, why might he have expected it to feel smooth?

Accepted Answer

It looked polished, like a polished rock

Answer

It was moving quickly through the water

Answer

He had seen rough rocks before

Answer

He read about whales in a book

Question 36

Section 3: An Encounter at Sea

When Michael touched the whale it felt smooth.

(b) According to the text on page 10, why might he not have expected it to feel smooth?

Accepted Answer

It had bits of skin missing

Answer

It looked playful and active

Answer

It was a young whale

Answer

The whale was swimming fast

Question 37

Section 3: An Encounter at Sea

Look at the paragraph beginning: Carefully, Michael leaned...

Where was the whale?

Question 38

Section 3: An Encounter at Sea

Look at the paragraph beginning: Carefully, Michael leaned...

What does this paragraph tell you about Michael’s character? Choose two features of his character, using evidence from the text to support your answer.

Question 39

Section 3: An Encounter at Sea

The whale did not seem to be alarmed by meeting Michael. How can you tell this from its actions? Give two ways.

Question 40

Section 3: An Encounter at Sea

Like a sleeper waking from a dream, he looked around, dazed. This tells us that at the end of the story Michael felt that…

Question 41

Section 3: An Encounter at Sea

Indicate whether each statement is true or false by ticking the true statement/s.

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