SECTION A: WORD HUNT (Vocabulary Questions)

No. Question Answer

1 What does the word “concealed” (Text A) mean in the sentence “Some historians say Hidden or kept secret.
treasure is concealed around the globe”?

2 In Text A, what are “valuables”? Precious or valuable items such as money, jewellery,
or gold.

3 What does “persist” mean in “If you persist, sooner or later you’ll always find Continue firmly despite difficulty.
something”?

4 What is meant by “sophisticated” equipment in treasure hunting? Advanced, modern, and complex technology.

5 In Text B, a “detectorist” is someone who…? Uses a metal detector as a hobby to search for buried
objects.

6 What are “permits” and “licenses” in the context of metal detecting? Official permissions required before detecting in
certain areas.

7 The word “lucrative” means what? Producing a lot of money; profitable.

8 What does “acquisitive” mean in “detecting is fundamentally acquisitive”? Having a strong desire to acquire or possess things.

9 In Text C, what are “tides”? The regular rise and fall of the sea caused by the
moon’s gravity.

10 What does “gestation” mean in “gestation is complete – inside there’s a tiny baby The period of development of an unborn creature
skate”? before birth.

11 What does “treacherous” describe in “wrecked in 1895 on a treacherous sandbank”? Dangerous and unpredictable.

12 Define “graceless” as used in “my bike comes to a graceless halt”. Lacking elegance or coordination; awkward.

13 What is “conservation” in “some people don’t understand why conservation matters”? Protecting and preserving the environment and
natural resources.

14 What does “exhilarating” mean in “cycling along the sea’s edge is exhilarating”? Very exciting and full of energy.
15 What does “archaeologist” mean? A person who studies human history by digging up and
examining artefacts.

SECTION B: GRAMMAR CHEST (Language Use)

No. Question Answer

1 Identify the part of speech: “concealed” Verb (past tense of conceal).

2 Create a sentence using “persist”. “If you persist in practising, you’ll improve your English skills.”

3 Identify the part of speech: “lucrative” Adjective.

4 Create a sentence using “treacherous” to describe weather. “The hikers avoided the treacherous mountain path after the storm.”

5 What is the noun form of “concealed”? Concealment.

6 Change the word “sophisticated” into a noun. Sophistication.

7 Find a synonym for “persist”. Continue / endure / persevere.

8 What is the opposite of “graceless”? Graceful / elegant.

9 Identify two adjectives from Text C that describe the beach. “Dazzling” and “fragile.”

10 Use “conservation” in a sentence about nature. “Conservation of wildlife is important for future generations.”

SECTION C: COMPREHENSION MAP (Understanding the Texts)

No. Question Answer

1 Why did people in the past bury their valuables? (Text A) Because there were no banks and it was unsafe to leave valuables lying
around.
 2 What motivates modern treasure hunters today? (Text A) Adventure novels, movies, and the hope of finding real buried treasure.

3 How can treasure hunters increase their chances of finding treasure? By reading books, studying maps, and talking to locals for information.
(Text A)

4 What risk do modern treasure hunters face according to Text A? The difficulty and cost of accessing deep or remote locations.

5 Why do archaeologists disapprove of detectorists? (Text B) Because removing artefacts separates them from their historical context,
reducing their scientific value.

6 What rules must responsible detectorists follow? (Text B) Obtain permission, have permits, and report any finds to authorities.

7 What TV show increased interest in metal detecting? (Text B) Detectorists.

8 Why do some people think detectorists have an “image problem”? Because the hobby can damage public land or be seen as greedy and
(Text B) competitive.

9 What did the narrator and her sons find on the beach? (Text C) The remains of an old shipwreck from 1895.

10 What lesson did the narrator try to teach her sons when they faced To face life’s challenges with determination.
the water channel? (Text C)

11 What was hidden under the sand that surprised the family once A car buried in the beach sand.
before? (Text C)

12 What do “mermaids’ purses” refer to? (Text C) The egg cases of skate fish.

13 What does the beach symbolise at the end of Text C? Change, discovery, and the cycle of life.

14 How did the beach change after the storm? (Text C) The tide shifted the sand, exposing new objects like the shipwreck.

15 What theme connects all three texts? Discovery, hidden treasures, and our relationship with the past and nature.

BONUS ROUND: SPELLING TREASURE

Spell these tricky words correctly:
1. Conservation
2. Acquisitive
3. Exhilarating
4. Treacherous
5. Sophisticated