Kanu MountainWhen the mist swept in from above the ridge, Sal lost sight of the path she was following. A mild panic set in. She would wait for the mist to clear. She called out to Yazi ... Silence. She was now regretting taking the steep route and leaving her friend behind. But the lure of the summit was just so tempting. Tempting, that was, until she heard the loud howling.The children in the village had warned Sal about the Blind Beast of Kanu. It supposedly lived in a cave on the mountain. "It will sniff you out. It will lick you with its tongue. And if you move, it will eat you!" they had sniggered. But Sal knew this was nothing more than a foolish tale, the sort of rubbish that could be found in silly old children's stories. And she would climb the mountain to prove it. And she would make Yazi come with her, just in case.The first part of the climb had been free of drama. With their pockets full of snacks they had set off in bright sunlight and had made good progress. But by lunchtime it all changed. The wind picked up and the light rain had made the rocks slippery. Yazi had begun to struggle - perhaps it was all the extra stuff that was slowing her down: water, food, blanket, torch, hat, extra water, extra food, extra blanket ... Yazi was such a worrier, she would never need those things."Come on," cried Sal, "we need to get to the summit before it starts to pour down." And with that she had taken the steep route, hoping her friend would follow. Then she put her head down and forged ahead, and forgot all about Yazi until the eerie mist and the ear-piercing howling.When the mist cleared, the rain came. So when Sal saw a small crack in a rock face, she rushed straight for it. She squeezed through the crack and it opened up to a large, dark cave. But what was that noise? There was something moving in the darkness. Sal's heart thumped and thudded. Was this the home of the Blind Beast of Kanu? Sal dared not move. Not even a twitch.Then there was a light. It came from a torch. "What took you so long?" asked a familiar voice. "Come and sit down here, out of that howling wind. I've got a spare blanket for you if you're cold." Question promptWhich word best describes Yazi?Question response areaSelect one optionlazysensiblerecklesshumorousNextBack

Read the passage and choose the correct answer.Last night, before she went to sleep, Holly read her new library book. It was a story about an exciting camping adventure in the mountains. When she finished reading, Holly closed her eyes and went to sleep.In Holly's dream that night, she woke up in a tent in the middle of a jungle. She left the tent and climbed a mountain like the person in her book. When she was climbing, she saw lots of rivers and lakes!When Holly went down the mountain in her dream, her new pet kitten, Hero, entered her bedroom. Hero was hungry. He jumped on Holly's bed to wake her up. He wanted some food! But Holly didn't wake up. She was still dreaming.When Hero jumped on Holly's bed, in her dream, an enormous crocodile jumped out from a cave in the mountain. Holly was frightened, and she woke up suddenly! But there was no crocodile on her bed. There was only a hungry Hero!The following day she told her family about her strange dream. 'In my dream, I was climbing down a mountain when Hero jumped on my bed!' she laughed. 'In my dream, I thought that hungry Hero was a hungry crocodile! I woke up, went downstairs to give Hero food, and then went back to bed. What an adventure!'Question 25:What did Holly do after reading her new library book?She closed her eyes and opened them again.She closed her eyes and went to sleep.She woke up in the middle of the night.She went to sleep and woke up again.Question 26:Where was Holly sleeping in her dream?In her houseIn a cabinIn a tentIn a buildingQuestion 27:What did she see when she was climbing in her dream?The characters in her book.A large and dark jungle.A lot of rivers and lakes.A lot of trees and flowers.Question 28:What did Hero do to wake up Holly?Jump on Holly's bed.Jump on Holly's face.Jump on Holly's tent.Jump on Holly's head.Question 29:In her dream, she thought Hero was __________.a friendly crocodilea hungry crocodilea thirsty crocodilea frightening crocodile

Question 11 of 19Read this excerpt from a story:I don't know why everyone was so happy when we reached the top of the mountain. It only took us four hours to hike up there. And I'm still not sure why everyone was amazed as we looked down. I mean, it was only the most spectacular view I'd ever seen in my life.Which statement best describes the narrator's point of view in this excerpt?A.He was bored by everything that happened on the hike.B.He was sorry he agreed to the hike up the mountain.C.He was in awe of what he saw from the top of the mountain.D.He was in a state of panic because he was up so high.SUBMITarrow_backPREVIOUS

______ looks at “three head-stones on the slope next the moor,” and wonders “how any one could ever imagine unquiet slumbers for the sleepers in that quiet earth.”

Once upon a time, in a quaint village nestled at the foot of a majestic mountain range, there lived a young girl named Mei. Mei was known throughout the village for her kindness and her love of storytelling. Every evening, the villagers would gather around as Mei spun tales of adventure and magic, transporting them to far-off lands with her words.One day, as Mei was exploring the forest on the outskirts of the village, she stumbled upon a hidden glade bathed in golden sunlight. In the center of the glade stood a magnificent oak tree, its branches reaching towards the sky like outstretched arms. Intrigued, Mei approached the tree and noticed a small, intricately carved door at its base.Curiosity getting the better of her, Mei pushed open the door and peered inside. To her astonishment, she found herself in a wondrous realm filled with shimmering lakes, towering mountains, and vibrant meadows. It was a place of pure magic, untouched by time.As Mei explored this enchanted realm, she encountered fantastical creatures and made new friends. Together, they embarked on thrilling adventures, facing challenges and discovering the true meaning of courage and friendship.But as the days passed, Mei began to miss her home and the familiar faces of her village. With a heavy heart, she bid farewell to her newfound friends and returned to the oak tree, stepping back into the world she knew.Though she had left the enchanted realm behind, Mei carried with her the memories of her adventures and the lessons she had learned. And as she resumed her storytelling in the village square, she wove tales of bravery and wonder inspired by her time in the magical realm, captivating the hearts of all who listened.Question:What is the main theme of the story, and how does Mei's journey reflect this theme?

Everything was still swathed in shadows as Demetrio Macias began his descent to the bottom of the ravine. Between rocks striped with huge eroded cracks, and a squarely cut wall, with the river flowing below, a narrow ledge along the steep incline served as a mountain trail.     "They'll surely find me now," he mused. "It's a good thing they know nothing about the trails and paths up here. . . . . But if they got someone from Moyahua to guide them . . . " He left the thought unfinished. "All the men from Limon or Santa Rosa or the other nearby ranches are on our side: they wouldn't try to trail us. That cacique who's chased and run me ragged over these hills, is at Mohayua now; he'd give his eyeteeth to capture me."     At dawn, he approached the pit of the canyon. Here, he lay on the rocks and fell asleep.2Select the correct answer.How does the author develop the character in this excerpt? A. through the character’s thoughts B. through the character’s language  C. through the character’s actions  D. through the character’s appearance