CREST English Olympiad Class 7 Previous Year Paper

Q.1

Read the passage and answer the question:

The helicopter is one of my favourite toys. Compared to aeroplanes, it differs in three key ways:

1. Have you ever watched an aeroplane take off? It must accelerate down a runway before lifting into the air. A helicopter, however, can ascend vertically without moving forward.
2. An aeroplane cannot fly backwards, but a helicopter can.
3. Helicopters can hover — that is, remain stationary in midair — a manoeuvre aeroplanes cannot perform.

One major advantage of helicopters is that they do not require runways or large airport spaces. They help extinguish fires by dropping water — made possible by their ability to hover — and are used to lift logs harvested from forests. Police departments deploy helicopters to pursue suspects and locate vehicles from the air. In medical emergencies, they airlift patients quickly, bypassing traffic congestion.

An aeroplane should _________________________.

Q.2

Choose the correct type of noun for the words in quotes:

She sets a high 'value' on her 'time'. She is very busy and manages her schedule.

Q.3

Fill in the blanks with the most suitable option:

I'm so stressed out at work and I am extending my shift every day. I really need to take __________ whole month off and just relax on a beach resort. Maybe I can do that ________ next month.

Q.4

Fill in the blank with the correct conjunction:

Mary drank a lot of water _______ she could not have the juice.

Q.5

Choose the correct verb form or tense from the options to complete the statement:

She used to bring me lunch every weekend, but she _______ now.

Q.6

Complete the sentence using the most suitable article:

Q: What did you buy for me from your trip?
A: I got _________________ lot of chocolates for you.

Q.7

Fill in the blank with a suitable option:

I hit five sixes in the match and helped to increase the team score, but he only gave me a/an ________ acknowledgment in his speech which upset me.

Q.8

Fill the appropriate response to complete the conversation:

Terry: "Thank you very much for showing me the way."
Susan: "_______"

Q.9

Read the passage and answer the question:

In desert regions, you can find a plant called the cactus. These plants typically grow in hot, dry environments. Unlike most plants, cacti do not have traditional leaves — instead, they have spines (modified leaves) that protrude from their stems. These spines help reduce water loss and protect the plant from herbivores.

Cacti come in many shapes and sizes: some are small and round, others tall like columns or pillars. Some grow as tree-like structures or shrubs, while others spread along the ground. The flowers that bloom on cacti are often large and vibrant — and most open at night. This timing attracts nocturnal pollinators such as bats and moths, which carry pollen from one cactus to another.

Most cacti are native to North and South America, though some species are also found in North Africa, Madagascar, and Sri Lanka.

Since cacti lack broad leaves, they minimise water loss through transpiration. Water inside plant tissues can evaporate into vapour — a process that, in arid environments, would quickly dehydrate the plant. To combat this, many cacti have a waxy outer coating that seals in moisture. Additionally, some species can absorb water directly from fog — a crucial adaptation in areas where rainfall is scarce.

What is the definite shape of a cactus?

Q.10

Spot the error which has to be replaced to make the statement grammatically correct:

The child does whatever the father was done. It was cute and we were enjoying watching the child.