GRADE 5 ENGLISH WRITTEN EXAM

My name is Emily and I am eleven years old. Every morning, I have a healthy breakfast. I usually eat a bowl of oatmeal with fresh fruit — sometimes bananas, sometimes strawberries. I don't like eggs very much, but I love orange juice. For lunch, I go to the school canteen. My favourite lunch is rice with grilled chicken and a salad. I think vegetables are very important for our health. After school, I have a small snack. I prefer an apple or yoghurt to crisps or chocolate. In the evenings, my family usually has dinner together. My mum is a great cook. She often makes pasta or soup. I try not to eat too many sweets because I want to stay fit and healthy!

Jake is twelve years old and he is very sporty. He goes to the Green Valley Sports Club three times a week — on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. At the club, he can play basketball, swim in the pool, and do karate. His favourite sport is swimming because it is good for the whole body. Jake is also on the school basketball team. He trains every Tuesday and Thursday with his coach, Mr. Parker. Last month, they won a competition against another school. Jake also loves cycling on weekends. He and his father usually ride their bikes in the park near their home. Jake thinks being active is very important for young people.