Genius International School

American Division
English Department
Revision Worksheet
Grade 7

Name: __________________________________________________________

Date: __________________________________________________________

Part 1: Literature

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(1) “Women in Aviation”
Q1. Choose the correct answer:
1. What was Harriet Quimby’s distinction?
a. She was the first woman in the world to earn a pilot's license.
b. She was the first American woman to become a licensed pilot.
c. She was the first American woman to make a solo balloon flight.
d. She said, "Flying is easier than voting."

2. Why did Bessie Coleman go to France to learn to fly?

a. The cost of flight school was less.
b. She knew how to speak French.
c. Racial prejudice was less restrictive.
d. The best instructors were in France.

3. According to the authors, why did the United States lag behind Europe in
developing a strong aviation program?
a. There was less racial prejudice in Europe.
b. The United States was the birthplace of flight.
c. African-Americans went to Europe to be trained as pilots.
d. European leaders understood the commercial and military advantages.

4. What factor contributed to the deaths of both Harriet Quimby and Bessie
Coleman?
a. Giving flying exhibitions.
b. Attempting to break a record.
c. Lack of safety precautions.
d. Lack of strength and presence of mind.

5. Which statement best reveals the authors’ perspective on their topic?

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 a. "American aviation was from its very beginnings marred with sexist and
racist assumptions."
b. "The story of women in aviation actually goes back to the time of the hot-air
balloons."
c. "Though she did not fly, Katherine Wright was a major supporter of her
brothers' efforts."
d. "The strict rules and regulations that govern aviation today didn't exist
during the first three decades of flying."

6. How did the deaths of Harriet Quimby and Bessie Coleman affect public
opinion about women pilots?
a. the public felt that women weren't strong or smart enough to fly planes.
b. the public felt women had the best ability to fly.

7. How Bessie Coleman “refused to accept the limitations others tried to place
on her.”

a. Bessie just quit and never tried at all.

b. Bessie worked hard than any other person to get her pilots license... she
didn't let sexism or racism stand in her way of her dreams.

8. What factor contributed to the deaths of both Harriet Quimby and Bessie
Coleman?
a. giving flying exhibitions.
b. attempting to break a record.
c. lack of safety precautions.
d. lack of strength and presence of mind.

Q2. Answer the following questions:

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1. “Women can do anything.” Explain your opinion using evidence from the
text
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2. Are Harriet Quimby and Bessie Coleman alike or different?
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3. What are the limitations that faced Bessie Coleman?

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4. What makes Bessie Coleman a great woman?

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(2) “Flight of Icarus”
Q1. State whether the following sentences are true or false:
1. One possible theme of this myth could be “Be cautious when trying
something new”.
2. Icarus flew to the east and was out of the sight of his father.
3. Icarus learned his lesson and promised he would never to fly away
again.
4. Theseus escape the labyrinth.
5. They couldn't leave by ship because they were surrounded and soldiers
patrolled the land.
6. Icarus is still a young boy who is reckless.
7. Daedalus decides to escape from Sicily by air.
8. Icarus flies higher and higher because he was bewitched by a sense of
freedom.
9. When the small feathers fell off Icarus’s wings, his father understood
the he was in danger.
10.Icarus’s wings finally fall apart because he flutters them too much.

Q2. Answer the following questions:

1. Why did King Minos imprison Daedalus?
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2. Why was flying out of the tower the only option Daedalus and Icarus had?
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3. Why did Daedalus have "misgivings" while watching Icarus fly?
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4. What warning sign indicates that Icarus is in danger?
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5. What happens to Daedalus at the end of the myth?
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6. Which of the following statements best expresses a moral of the myth?

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 Part 2: Vocabulary
Q1. Fill in the gaps using the words in the box:
scurried remnant nub capsize prudent
buffoon swerve bewildered outstripped hostile

1. She was ____________ by his decision; she didn’t know what to do.

2. Mice ____________ around the house.

3. The experience has made him generally ____________ towards women.

4. Be careful not to ____________ the boat.

5. Omar has a keen sense of humor without becoming a____________.

6. We ____________ all our competitors in sales last year.

7. Their outdated attitudes are a ____________ from colonial days.

8. The car made a sudden ____________ to the left.

9. It would be ____________ to save some of the money.

10.The real ____________ of the matter is money.

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 Part 3: Grammar

A.

1. Everyone should bring ___ own lunch to the picnic.

a) his
b) their
c) its
d) their's

2. The students were asked to submit ___ homework assignments before

leaving.
a) his
b) their
c) its
d) their's

3. Each of the boys received ___ prize for their outstanding performance.
a) his
b) their
c) its
d) their's

4. Nobody likes it when ___ personal space is invaded.

a) his
b) their
c) its

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 d) their's

5. Neither of the girls brought ___ umbrella, so they got wet in the rain.
a) her
b) their
c) its
d) their's

6. Some of the money was missing from ___ wallet.

a) his
b) their
c) its
d) their's

7. Everybody loves to receive ___ mail on their birthday.

a) his
b) their
c) its
d) their's

8. Each of the dogs wagged ___ tail excitedly.

a) his
b) their
c) its
d) their's

9. Either of the candidates is qualified for ___ position.

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 a) his
b) their
c) its
d) their's

10. Many people enjoy taking ___ dogs for a walk in the park.
a) his
b) their
c) its
d) their's

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 Comprehensive Grammar Exercise

Q. Do as shown between brackets:

1. The test doesn’t seem too difficult. It might get harder. (Join the sentence to
create a compound sentence)

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2. When I arrived at the airport I discovered that I forgot my passport at home. (Fix
the mistake)

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3. While I did my homework, the door knocked. (Fix the mistake)

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4. The sun rise in the east. (Fix the mistake)

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5. What did you usually do on Sundays. (Proofread)

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