GRADE 5 ENGLISH WRITTEN EXAM

Hello! My name is Mia. I love learning about different countries and cultures. My dream is to travel around the world. I have already visited France and Greece with my family. France is famous for its delicious food and beautiful art. The Eiffel Tower is in Paris, the capital of France. Greece is wonderful too — the weather is warm and sunny, and the sea is very blue. I have a pen friend in Japan. Her name is Yuki. She tells me that Japan is a very modern country but also has many old traditions. One day, I hope to visit Japan and try sushi and green tea! Learning about different countries makes you a better person.

The weather changes throughout the year in most countries. There are four main seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter. In spring, it is usually warm and there are beautiful flowers. In summer, it is hot and sunny — people love going to the beach. Autumn brings cooler temperatures and the leaves on trees turn yellow and red. In winter, the weather is cold and in some places, it snows. My favourite season is summer because I love swimming. My friend Tom loves winter because he enjoys skiing and building snowmen. Everyone agrees that the weather affects your mood and what you can do outside.