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English Department María José Díaz mdiaz@colegioaltamira.cl Name:_____________________________________Grade:_______________ Date:______________ Score: 71

Leaving Her Mark A True Story, Retold by Liana Mahoney

Wherever she goes, Molly leaves her mark. Without saying a word, she speaks to people with her kind eyes. Even when she walks away, she leaves an impression. Molly’s mark is a smile, stamped into the ground by the horseshoe at the bottom of her false leg. A few years ago, Molly, a pony, was badly attacked by a dog. The dog bit all four of Molly’s legs and left large gashes in her face. Molly’s owner, Kaye Harris, took her to an animal hospital. Veterinarians there were able to save Molly’s life, but soon one of her legs became very infected. The only way to save her life was to amputate, or remove, the infected leg. At first, veterinarians thought Molly would have to be euthanized (YOO-thin-ized), or put to sleep. But Molly changed their minds. This pony, doctors noticed, shifted her weight, and rested her good leg from time to time. Doctors knew that Molly had amazing intelligence, and that she wanted to live. Several veterinarians operated on Molly, and amputated her infected leg. A false leg, called a prosthesis (prosTHEE-sis) was made for her. Molly’s prosthesis was a hollow cast with a pole at the bottom for balance. Doctors gave Molly a special horseshoe at the bottom of her prosthesis. This horseshoe had a stamp of a smile face in it! After the operation, Molly walked around on all four legs, as if nothing had ever happened to her! Now, with every step she takes, she stamps a smile in the dirt. But she leaves her mark in other ways, too. Kaye Harris took Molly to the prosthesis center. There were children there who, like Molly, had artificial limbs. They were amazed to see a pony with a prosthetic leg. Molly made them smile and gave them hope. Soon, Molly began to visit schools, nursing homes, army bases, and hospitals. A book was even written about Molly! Molly has become a symbol of hope for people of all ages. Her story leaves a smile on people’s faces, just as clearly as her horseshoe leaves a mark in the sand.


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Leaving Her Mark A True Story, Retold by Liana Mahoney

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1. Explain why Molly has a false leg.(2 points)

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2. Draw lines to match each word with its definition.(5 points) prosthesis

to remove a body part

euthanize

an artificial body part

veterinarian

to put to sleep; to kill

amputate

an arm or leg

limb

an animal doctor

3. What is unique about the horseshoe at the bottom of Molly's false leg?(2 points)

4. What did Molly do after she got her artificial limb?(1 point) a. She ran a race. c. She moved into a petting zoo

b. She visited schools and hospitals. d. She gave rides to young children.

5. Explain why this story is titled, “Leaving Her Mark.” (4 points)


English Department María José Díaz mdiaz@colegioaltamira.cl WORLD HOLD ON

(24 points)

I. Listen to the first part of the song and match the lines: 1. Open up your heart,

a) to the children of the sky

2. Open up your heart,

b) open up inside

3. The big bang may be

c) what do you feel

4. But I can’t think of

d) hold on

5. World

e) hold on

6. World

f) what do you feel… is real

7. Instead of messing with our future,

g) a million years away

8. One day you will have to answer

h) a better time to say

UNIVERSE X 3 / CRY / LOVE X 2/ MEET / HEART / INSIDE / JOIN / UNITY / EVERYBODY / SKY X 2 / HIGH II. Listen to the rest of the song and choose the correct alternative with the right word

Look1 ____________, you’ll find a deeper 2_____________he kind that only comes from 3____________ above If you ever4 _____________ your inner child, don’t 5_____________, no noTell them everything is gonna be alright World, hold on Come one, 6_____________ in the 7_____________, World, hold on One day you will have to 8_____________ to the children of the 9_____________ Children of the 10_____________… alright Love, Don’t take “no” for an answer, alright Right here, spread 11___________, everybody 12___________ together now One voice, one 13___________, love and 14___________, everybody say Yeah! World, hold on Come one, everybody in the 15___________, come on World, hold on One day you will have to answer to the children of the sky World, hold on Come one, everybody in the 16___________, come on World, hold on One day you will have to answer to the children of the sky.

I.

Fill in the correct form of the words in brackets (comparative or superlative).(10 points)

1. My house is (big) __________________________________than yours.


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2. This flower is (beautiful) __________________________________than that one. 3. This is the (interesting) __________________________________book I have ever read. 4. Non-smokers usually live (long) __________________________________than smokers. 5. Which is the (dangerous) __________________________________animal in the world? 6. A holiday by the sea is (good) __________________________________than a holiday in the mountains. 7. It is strange but often a coke is (expensive) __________________________________than a beer. 8. Who is the (rich) __________________________________woman on earth? 9. The weather this summer is even (bad) __________________________________than last summer. 10. He was the (clever) __________________________________thief of all.

II.Fill in the comparison with as ... as. (5 points) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

Marta is (tall)_____________________________ Peter Janet is (beautiful) _____________________________ Jennifer. You are (crazy) _____________________________ my sister. We can run (fast) _____________________________ they can. My mom is (not strict) ______________________________ your mom.

III.Complete the sentences with the correct words (5 points) cheaper / is better / more dangerous than / the most intelligent / worst / older than

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

It is true that you are_______________________me. Peter is _______________________ student here. Going out _______________________than staying here. English food is _______________________ in the world! I don’t think London is _______________________ than New York. Is driving in England _______________________driving in Europe.

Comparatives and Superlatives


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