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 Instructions

Questions and Answers

In this booklet, there are different types of question for you to answer in
different ways. The space for your answer shows you what type of writing
is needed.

● short answers
Some questions are followed by a short line or box.
This shows that you need only write a word or phrase in your answer.

● several line answers

Some questions are followed by a few lines.
This gives you space to write more words or a sentence or two.

● longer answers
Some questions are followed by a large box.
This shows that a longer, more detailed answer is needed to explain
your opinion. You can write in full sentences if you want to.

● other answers
For some questions you need do no writing at all and you should tick,
draw lines to, or put a ring around your answer. Read the instructions
carefully so that you know how to answer the question.

Marks
The number under each box at the side of the page tells you the maximum
number of marks for each question.

Please wait until you are told to start work on page 4. You should work
through the booklet until you are asked to stop, referring to your reading booklet
when you need to. When a question includes a page reference, you should
refer to the text on that page to help you with your answer.
You will have 45 minutes for this test.

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SECTION 1

These questions are about

Evelyn Glennie – a short biography (pages 4 and 5).

1. Which of these instruments did Evelyn learn as a child?

Ring one.

flute recorder guitar violin

1 mark

2. This table shows the dates of some important events

in Evelyn’s life. Fill in the three gaps.

Date Event

1965 Evelyn was born

1977 Went to secondary school

1981 Went to the Royal Academy of Music

1984 Completed studies

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1988 Won Young Musician of the Year
2 marks

3. On pages 4 and 5, it says that Evelyn was the first person

to do two things. 3

Find one of them: She was the first classical musician to

1 mark
have her own website.

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 Evelyn Glennie – a short biography

4. The writer of pages 4 and 5 used descriptions

such as unusually gifted to describe Evelyn.

a) Find and copy two other words or phrases

showing that Evelyn had a special gift.

● unusually gifted

● Talented musician 4a

● Outstanding professional
2 marks

b) What is the effect of using these descriptions? Tick one.

to give the idea that Evelyn was very lucky

to show how talented Evelyn was

to describe Evelyn’s difficulties

4b

to reveal Evelyn’s opinion

1 mark

5. What is the purpose of the list on page 5? Tick one.

to explain the information on pages 4 and 5

to repeat the main events in Evelyn’s life

to introduce the information on pages 6 and 7

5

to summarise Evelyn’s achievements

1 mark

Total

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8 marks
SECTION 2

These questions are about Evelyn Glennie –

autobiography (pages 6 and 7).

6. Mr Forbes taught Evelyn to develop her senses.

For what other reasons is Mr Forbes important in Evelyn’s life?

Mr Forbes was her percussion teacher, who

encouraged her to play percussion instruments.
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2 marks

7. The percussion room made a big impression on Evelyn

the first time she saw it.
What do you think her thoughts were as she looked around?
Write her thoughts in this bubble.

‘Wow! Who knew that there could be so many

instruments in one room! I’m looking forward to
having a look at some of them.’

2 marks

Evelyn

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 Evelyn Glennie – autobiography

8. When Evelyn lifted the sticks, she played with

no stiffness or awkwardness.
What did this show?

Evelyn played smoothly without any trouble. 8

1 mark

9. When Evelyn performs she often takes off her shoes.

Why?

Evelyn needed to feel the vibrations through

her feet. She wouldn’t be able to with shoes
since they block the vibrations out. 9

1 mark

10. What do you think Evelyn meant by

a seed growing in your heart?

She meant that to be a good musician, your love for music and
feelings grow within your heart like a seed.
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1 mark

11. Evelyn’s autobiography is called Good Vibrations.

Why is this a good title for her book?

It tells the story of how Evelyn pursued her dream of

becoming a percussionist, despite being nearly deaf, and 11

discovered her talent through vibrations.

2 marks

Total

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9 marks
Evelyn Glennie – autobiography

12. Each of the paragraphs on pages 6 and 7 tells us different things about
Evelyn’s life.

Label each arrow with the correct letter.

A – paragraph explaining how Evelyn can sense music
B – paragraph telling you how Evelyn discovered
her talent for percussion
C – paragraph explaining how emotions play a part in music

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1 mark

13. Why do you think many people admire Evelyn Glennie?

People admire her for her determination and for

becoming a musician despite being against all
odds. She is also admired for her exceptional
drumming skills, as well as playing several other
percussion instruments.

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3 marks

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14. Using what you have read, which three of the following are
features of autobiographies?
Tick three.

written in the first person

include the writer’s thoughts and feelings

include conversation

written in the present tense

give the author’s life story

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are in note form

2 marks

SECTION 3 Drumming Around the World

These questions are about the information in

Drumming Around the World (pages 8 and 9).

15. Why are ‘talking drums’ important in West Africa? Ring one.

conveying making 15
important developing rich metallic playing
information emotions sounds rock music
1 mark

16. What is the purpose of the sub-headings on pages 8 and 9?

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Subheadings tell us what the paragraph talks about.

1 mark

Total

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8 marks
Drumming Around the World

17. a) Complete the table using the information on pages 8 and 9.

Some of the information has been filled in for you.

How drum Sound Uses

is played of drum of drum

kalangu press strings

steel drum for entertainment

17a
ghatam a variety of tones

3 marks

b) This table has no heading in the first column.

What would be a good heading for that column? 17b

1 mark

18. Draw lines to match the boxes to show how different

cymbals are played.

tap rhythmically
crash cymbals

ride cymbals play with single hard strokes

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hi-hat clash together with pedal
1 mark

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 Drumming Around the World

19. Which instruments make up a typical drum kit on page 9? Tick four.

large oil drum tom-toms

cymbals bass drum

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snare drum pans

2 marks
large clay pot

20. Which of the drums below would you like to try? Tick one.

kalangu ghatam

Explain why you have chosen this drum,

using information from pages 8 and 9 in your answer.

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1 mark

21. What is the main purpose of the text on pages 8 and 9?

Tick one.

to give information about four new types of drum

to show the variety of drums worldwide

to demonstrate how easy drumming is

21

to persuade you to try drumming

1 mark

Total

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9 marks
SECTION 4

These questions are about Could You be a Drummer?

(pages 10 and 11).

22. This text has been written for a certain type of reader. Who?

Tick one.

young people

parents of teenagers

experienced drummers
22

nursery children
1 mark

23. a) In the box below, underline two words that

Peter uses to show that Drumming is great fun.

You sit at the back of the orchestra, surrounded by

23a
exciting kit, having a fantastic time bashing everything in sight. But it isn’t
all that easy. You have to hit the right drum at the right time and at the
right loudness. 1 mark

23b
b) Apart from Peter, which of the other speakers
on these pages also emphasises
the enjoyment of playing music? 1 mark

c) Find and copy the sentence that shows the enjoyment

of this speaker.

23c

1 mark

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 Could You be a Drummer?

24. Jez Kamal says that

Drumming is not for anyone who likes a quiet life.

What does he mean by this?

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2 marks

25. In Lara’s comments, the word ‘NOW’ is in capital letters.

Why?

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2 marks

26. Each of the people on pages 10 and 11 talks about

different abilities needed for playing their instruments.

Draw lines to match each person to the abilities they talk about.

enjoyment of loud noise

Peter Hunter

Pinto Wells sense of timing and rhythm

Jez Kamal strength

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1 mark
Lara Brook
agility / being lively / quick
Total

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9 marks
Could You be a Drummer?

27. Lara describes what she has to do when she is playing.

Draw lines to match each instrument to the pictures to
show whether Lara uses her hands or feet.
One has been done for you. Draw four more lines.

side drum

bass drum
27

timpani 1 mark

cymbals

tubular bells

28. a) Lara plays a great many instruments.

28a
How many instruments does she mention?
1 mark

b) Find and copy the phrase that makes it clear that

Lara sometimes finds her task difficult to do. 28b

1 mark

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SECTION 5

These questions are about the whole booklet.

29. Each of the texts in this booklet looks at the subject of drumming,
but in different ways.
Which text might inspire someone to take up drumming?
Tick one.
Evelyn Glennie [pages 4–7]
Drumming Around the World [pages 8–9]
Could You be a Drummer? [pages 10–11]
Explain why it might inspire someone.

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3 marks

30. Sentences have been left out of three of the texts you have read.
Draw lines to match each sentence to the text you think it came from.

You need strong but nimble

Evelyn Glennie – autobiography fingers.

Drumming Around the World Fortunately, nothing in life 30

bothers me too much. I always
think things will work out …
1 mark
Could You be a Drummer?
Two main drums are used
in Cuba: the conga and
the bongo. Total

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7 marks
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