Mum said I had to grow up sometime, but daddy always said I was his little girl. And that’s just it, I want to be a little girl and see no reason why I have to go to a big girl’s school. Although
Country Grammar may be very nice, I just can’t stop feeling sad.
I have been dreading the day since last summer term, in year five- ever since my favourite
teacher, Mrs Green left. She was my reason for going to school, why I got up in the morning.
When she left my life, the mornings were no longer sunny and everything became dark and
Gloomy.
I keep telling myself that there may be friendly teachers at the Grammar as well, that is as long
as I am fortunate enough to pass my 11+ and earn a place there. Well, diary, I am going to the
open day tomorrow, it’s the 13th, and a Friday as well. Wish me luck!

Open day
Mrs Graham, the school governor, met me in the entrance hall, just before lunchtime. The plan
of action was to have lunch before the grand tour began.
The canteen was huge! It needed to be in order to accommodate all 800 pupils. There were only
350 at my primary school. They luncheon at 1.30pm, but we are eating an hour earlier, to avoid
the influx of pupils.
I must admit the food was awfully good. Not like the cold lumpy custard and hard potatoes
we had become accustomed to, at Oakwood School. We had a nutritional dinner of chicken
casserole, mash and peas, which I speedily ate, before it got cold. A traditional roast chicken
would only have beaten this dinner!

Q1. A. Why was Jo sad? (1)
B. What did Jo like the most about her current school? (1)
C. ‘the mornings were no longer sunny and everything became dark’ What does sunny and dark symbolize in this context? (2)
E. How has Jo described the new school? Elaborate the types of descriptors used by Jo. (2)
F. What is the name of Jo’s current school? (1)
G. Which type of writing is this? Quote evidence from the text to support your answer. (2)

Q2. Change the following sentences to passive voice: (4)

The Police covered the thief’s face.
The boy has invented a new app.
Mummy is preparing a yummy treat now.
The Actor suddenly announced his wedding