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SECONDARY SCHOOL IMRIEĦEL
HALF-YEARLY EXAMINATIONS 2016-17
Form 4 Home Economics Level 5-6-7-8 Time: 1 ½ hrs
Name: ____________________________________ Class:___________
Answer all the questions in the spaces provided.
1. a) The web diagram below shows one factor that affect our food choice.
Complete the web diagram with four other factors that a family with two teenage
boys, has to think about.
(4 marks)
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Personal likes and dislikes
b) Explain in detail two of the reasons:
Reason: ___________________________________________________________________________
Explanation: ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
Reason: ___________________________________________________________________________
Explanation: ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
(4 marks)
2. Unwise food choice can cause diseases or disorders in our body. Match column A with column B to write the correct sentences in the space provided below.
Column A Column B High blood pressure blocks the veins and arteries Heart Attacks makes the bones weak and brittle Constipation damage the heart muscle Diverticulitis makes the heart beat faster Osteoporosis causes infection of the walls of the
intestines A high level of Cholesterol is the result of low fibre diet Obesity is when people are too overweight Anaemia is the result of a diet lacking in iron
i) ___________________________________________________________________
ii) __________________________________________________________________
iii) ___________________________________________________________________
iv) ___________________________________________________________________
v) ___________________________________________________________________
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vi) ___________________________________________________________________
vii) ___________________________________________________________________
viii) ___________________________________________________________________
(8 marks)
3. Fill in the blanks using the following words: senior citizens, kilocalories, poor digestion, storing, choice, physically active, low income, cook, poor teeth, interest, arthritis, prepare, buying, physical disabilities, inability.
When people get older they tend to become less ______________________________
and therefore need fewer ______________________________ per day. The elderly
may also face other problems, such as ______________________________ and
______________________________. The physical disabilities may include poor
eyesight, ______________________________ and rheumatism,
______________________________ or badly fitted dentures,
______________________________ and an ______________________________ to
move around freely. These disabilities may affect their ability to
______________________________ and ______________________________ meals.
Many ______________________________ will rely upon a very limited income, which
will affect their ______________________________ of food. Some elderly people living
alone may have very little ______________________________ in cooking and preparing
meals for themselves. ______________________________ and
______________________________ small quantities of food may also present
problems.
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(15 marks)
4. The following information appeared in a magazine.
i) What causes middle aged women to suffer from osteoporosis? ____________________________ ____________________________
(2 marks)
ii) What is meant by brittle bones?___________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
iii) Besides calcium, name the other mineral which is needed for strong bones and teeth.________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
iv) Which vitamin is required for the absorption of calcium in the body?________________________________________________________________
(1 mark)
5. a) It is very important for a pregnant woman to follow a healthy balanced diet because her intake of food will also affect the health of her baby. Explain why the following nutrients are important and suggest two foods which are good sources of each nutrient.
Vitamin DReason: _________________________________________________________________
Food Sources: ____________________________ ; ____________________________
Folic Acid
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Osteoporosis:
Is quite common in middle aged women It can lead to brittle bones and increase
fractures Hip fractures in women have increased in
recent years Women are taking less exercise and are
eating less dairy products.
Reason: _________________________________________________________________
Food Sources: ____________________________ ; ____________________________
IronReason: _________________________________________________________________
Food Sources: ____________________________ ; ____________________________
(1 mark for each reason; ½ a mark for each food source. Total = 6 marks)
b) List three negative lifestyle habits which a pregnant woman should avoid to protect herself and her baby.i) _______________________________________________ii)_______________________________________________iii) ______________________________________________
(3 marks)
c) List four foods which a pregnant woman should include in her diet to avoid constipation.
i) _________________________________ ii) ________________________________iii) ________________________________ iv) ________________________________
(2 marks)
6. a) Label carefully the following diagram using the following words: stomach; mouth; large intestine; small intestine; gullet
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(5 marks)
b) Where does the following process of digestion happen?i) Food is mixed with gastric juice and acids and turned into chime: _________________
ii) Bits of food which the body cannot use move through this: _____________________
iii) Food is chewed, mixed with saliva and broken into small pieces: _________________
iv) Food is broken down into small molecules before being absorbed into the blood:
____________________
v) Chewed food is lowered through this into the stomach: ________________________
vi) Solid waste is passed out through this: ________________________
(6 marks)
7. a) Complete the following list of ingredients for a sponge mixture.
____________ eggs
75g sugar
____________ SR flour
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(1 mark)
b) Give the name of the method used to prepare a sponge mixture
(1 mark)
c) Suggest with reasons the type of flour you would use to prepare a sponge mixture.
Type of flour: ______________________________
Reason: ____________________________________________________________________
(3 marks)
d) Re-arrange the stages of this method of cake making.
Method Correct Order
1. Sieve 50 of self raising flour over the mixture.
2. Whisk together 50g sugar and 2 eggs until thick and creamy.
3. Fold in carefully using a metal spoon.
4. Turn onto a wire rack and leave to cool.
5. Pour into a greased tin. Bake immediately.
6. Light the oven Gas Mark 5 (190ºC)
(6 marks)
8. Many accidents happen in the house.
i) What do you think could be the cause of these accidents?
ii) Say how you could prevent such accidents from happening.
Electric shock (bathroom)
Cause: ________________________________________________________________Page 7 of 10
Prevention: ___________________________________________________________
A deep cut in your finger (kitchen)
Cause: ________________________________________________________________
Prevention: ___________________________________________________________
A bad scalding on your hand (bathroom)
Cause: ________________________________________________________________
Prevention: ___________________________________________________________
A severe burn (kitchen)
Cause: ________________________________________________________________
Prevention: ___________________________________________________________
A broken wrist (bathroom)
Cause: ________________________________________________________________
Prevention: ___________________________________________________________
(10 marks)
9. The family living next door is planning to care for an elderly relative in their home.a) Name four difficulties that this family can encounter.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(4 marks)b) How can these difficulties be overcome?
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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(4 marks)
c) Give suggestions how both the family and the elderly relative can live happily together. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(3 marks)
10. Lorna, who is a single parent, has a disabled child called Paul.a) Discuss two ways how friends can provide support for Lorna
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(4 marks)
b) Name two organizations where Lorna can refer to for support and help
___________________________________ and ______________________________
(2 marks)
c) Describe the kind of support and help that these organizations provide
____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
(5 marks)
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