ABTA Test Papers 2025-26
English (Second Language) - Page 400
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SECTION-A: SEEN
Passage 1: Our Runaway Kite
"Of course, there was nobody for us to play with on the Big Half-Moon... We just had to make the most of each other... It is all on account of the kite that there are more of us... Father is the keeper of the Big Half Moon lighthouse... Claude and I never quarrelled... Father didn't seem to have any relations except us..."
A. Choose the correct alternative:
(i) The keeper of the Big Half Moon lighthouse is:
(ii) When asked about relations, Father looked:
(iii) The kite helped the family to:
(iv) The harbour is frozen in:
(v) The narrator's father was the:
B. Complete the sentences:
(i) Claude and the narrator felt it would be very cheerful to:
have an uncle and aunt and some cousins.
(ii) The family is together now because:
of the kite.
(iii) Claude and the narrator found it funny that:
people always pitied them when the time came for them to return to the island.
C. Answer the questions:
(i) What used to puzzle Claude and the narrator?
It puzzled Claude and the narrator that everybody on the mainland had relations, but their father didn't seem to have any relations except them.
(ii) When did the mainland people pity the narrator and Claude? Why?
They pitied Claude and the narrator when it was time to return to the island because they thought the children must be very lonesome there with no playmates.
Passage 2 (Poem): My Own True Family
"Once I crept in an oakwood — I was looking for a stag... I met an old woman there... She opened up her little bag and I came twice awake... Surrounded by a staring tribe and me tied to a stake... Unless you make a promise now — you are going to die."
A. Tick the correct answer:
(i) Search for a: Male deer
(ii) Sounds like a: Harsh laugh (Cackle)
(iii) If no promise: Die
(iv) Tied to a: Stake
B. Fill in the chart:
| Cause | Effect |
|---|---|
| The trees were chopped down but the poet did not blink an eye. | The oak-trees threatened that unless the poet made a promise, he was going to die. |
| The old woman opened up her little bag. | The poet came twice awake. |
SECTION-A: UNSEEN
Passage 3: RCB Signs Mayank Agarwal
(Reconstructed): Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) has announced Mayank Agarwal as a replacement for the injured Devdutt Padikkal for the IPL 2025 season. Mo Bobat, Director of Cricket, welcomed Mayank, who debuted more than 10 years ago. RCB has won no titles yet. Padikkal, a top-order batter, had a poor season. The report is from The Telegraph.
A. Choose the correct alternative:
B. True or False:
(i) Each of the top five teams has played 12 games.
[ True ]
(ii) Padikkal had a season to forget.
[ True ]
(iii) Padikkal was replaced by Mayank Agarwal.
[ True ]
C. Answer the questions:
(i) What has RCB announced?
RCB has announced the signing of Mayank Agarwal as a replacement for the injured Devdutt Padikkal for the remainder of IPL 2025.
(ii) Why Padikkal ruled out?
He has been ruled out due to an ankle injury.
(iii) Why Mayank chosen?
Because he is a seasoned campaigner and his experience at the top of the order is crucial.
(iv) Points Table Status:
RCB is fighting for a playoff spot, while Punjab Kings are languishing at the bottom.
SECTION-B: GRAMMAR
4. Correct Verb Forms:
De Jong spoke confidently about how multiple injuries to his right ankle had caused significant mental trauma and how he had battled both speculation and criticism.
5A. Articles & Prepositions:
Recognizing__the___risks associated ___with___Al outputs, Microsoft has developed the correction tool to__ mitigate these issues.
5B. Do as directed:
(i) Simple Sentence:
His escape seemed impossible.
/ It seemed impossible for him to escape.
(ii) Voice Change:
The police caught the thief.
(iii) Narration:
He exclaimed that it was a great/wonderful sight.
5C. Phrasal Verbs:
- (i) The enemy finally fell back. (Retreated)
- (ii) Do not look down upon the poor.
- (iii) The boy was run over by a car.
6. Vocabulary (from Unseen):
- (i) Substitute → Replacement
- (ii) Key → Crucial
- (iii) Shielding → Protecting / Mitigate
- (iv) Energetic → Delighted (Contextual)
SECTION-C: WRITING
7. Letter to Cousin (Mobile Addiction)
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8. Story: The Farmer and His Sons
The Farmer and His Quarrelsome Sons
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Moral: Unity is Strength.
9. Paragraph: Candle Making
Process of Making Candles
Candles are an essential household item used for lighting and decoration. The process of making candles involves a few simple steps. First, paraffin wax is bought from the market. This wax is then put into a container and melted over a fire until it turns into a liquid. While the wax is melting, candle moulds or dies are prepared. A wick or string is inserted into the centre of each die. Once the wax is fully melted, it is carefully poured into these moulds. The moulds are then left to cool down for some time. As the wax cools, it hardens and takes the shape of the mould. Finally, the solid candle sticks are taken out of the dies. They are now ready for use or to be packed for sale.
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