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Class: 5 th

Christmas in the Barn

Only two more days and Christmas is here! It is snowing hard, and Johnny is standing at
the window, looking at the soft, white snow which covers the ground half a foot deep.
Presently he hears the noise of wheels coming up the road, and .. a wagon Johnny was
very curious to know what the wagon is bringing. He presses his little nose close to the
cold window pane, and to his great surprise, he sees two large Christmas-trees. Johnny
wonders why there are TWO trees, and turns quickly to run and tell mamma all about it;
but then he remembered that mamma was not at home. She in out in the city and buys
some Christmas presents and would not return until quite late. Pussy, the cat, jumped up,
and, going to Johnny, puts her head against his knee to attract his attention. He patted her
gently and began to talk to her about what was in his thoughts.He is puzzled at the TWO
trees and tells the cat about them. I know now, Pussy, said he, why there are two trees.
This morning when I kissed Papa good-bye at the gate he said he was going to buy one
for me, and mamma, who was busy in the house. But what shall we do with two
Christmas-trees?"Then there was a busy time in the barn. Papa and mamma and Annie
helped about bringing in the animals. Brownie, White Face, Spotty, Rover, Piggywig,
Pussy, Lambkin, the chickens, the squirrel and Bunny, the rabbit, had been led each to his
own Christmas breakfast on and under the tree. What a funny sight it was to see them all
standing around looking happy and contented, eating and drinking with such an appetite!
While watching them Johnny had another thought, and he ran quickly to the house, and
brought out the new trumpet which papa had given him for Christmas.. Such a hubbub of
noises! Mamma said it sounded as: Merry Christmas to you, Johnny! Merry Christmas
to all!
Questions
1. What is the name of the main character?
a)

Adam b)

Billy c)

John

d)

(1p.)

Johnny

2What does mamma say at the end of the story?

a)

(1p.)

Bye to all! b) Take care! c) Merry Christmas to all! d) Happy New Year!
3What is Pussy: a) a horse; b) a pig; c) a cat?

(1 p.)

4.Choose three names of animals, stated in the text.

a)

Kim, Nero, Kaj b)

Trick, Spoony, Life c)

d)

Rover, Spotty, White Fac

(1 p.)

Pussy, Rover, Kate

1. Do you think Johnny is: a) sad? Why\why not?

(1 p.)

a) extremely happy b ) magnificent c) ok

II.Complete with tag-questions the following:
1) Shes from a small town in China,
already,

?. 2) They arent on their way

?. 3) Were late again,

with the tickets,

?. 4) Im not the person

?. 5) Julie isnt an accountant,

weather is really bad today,

?. 7) Hes very handsome,

8) They arent in Mumbai at the moment,

Brazil,

?. 6) The
?.

?. 9) You arent from

?. 10) Johns a very good student,

?.

IIIChoose the best answer.

1.
..are rulers.

2.
is a guitar.

3.

..is a box.

4.
. are my father's hats.
IV. Answer the questions:

1. What is your name?

My name is ..
2. How old are you?
I am ..
3. Where are you from?
I am
4. What do you do?
I am .
5. What nationality are you?
I am
6. Who is your favourite star?
My favourite star is ...........................
V.Describe yourself and one of your classmates: