IB MYP 1: Language and Literature Practice
Topic: Narrative Perspectives and Multimodal Analysis
Global Context: Fairness and Development
Part 1: The Passage
Read the text and examine the accompanying image to answer the questions that
follow.
The Guardian of the Glass City
The air in Sector 7 was different today—heavy with the scent of ozone and recycled
rain. Elara stood on the transparent balcony, her boots clicking softly against the
reinforced glass that separated her world from the "Wilds" below. For generations, the
inhabitants of Aethelgard had lived in these shimmering towers, believing the earth
beneath was a toxic wasteland.
The hologram on her wrist flickered, projecting a map of the ancient forests. In school,
they were taught that nature was a chaotic enemy, yet as she looked down, she saw
something the history books hadn't mentioned: a single, vibrant green sprout pushing
through a crack in the rusted metal of the old world. It wasn't grey, and it certainly didn't
look like an enemy.
Elara adjusted her breathing mask. "If the books are wrong about the sprout," she
whispered to the empty air, "what else have they lied about?"
Part 2: Comprehension & Analysis
1. Identifying the Main Idea
, Based on the passage, what is the central conflict Elara is beginning to face?
● A) A physical battle against a toxic monster.
● B) A struggle with her equipment in a harsh environment.
● C) A conflict between what she has been taught and what she sees.
● D) A competition with other citizens of Aethelgard.
2. Visual Literacy: Multimodal Analysis
Look closely at the image provided. How does the contrast between the "Glass City"
and the "Wasteland" support the theme of the passage?
Your Answer:
_____________________________________________________________
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3. Vocabulary in Context
The word "vibrant" in the second paragraph most nearly means:
● A) Shaking violently
● B) Full of energy and life
● C) Dangerous and sharp
● D) Ancient and dusty
4. Inferencing
Why does Elara ask, "What else have they lied about?" at the end of the text? What
does this suggest about her character development?
Your Answer:
_____________________________________________________________
_____
Part 3: Language & Grammar Practice
5. Parts of Speech
Identify the part of speech for the underlined words in this sentence:
"Elara stood on the transparent balcony, her boots clicking softly against the glass."
● Transparent: ___________________
Topic: Narrative Perspectives and Multimodal Analysis
Global Context: Fairness and Development
Part 1: The Passage
Read the text and examine the accompanying image to answer the questions that
follow.
The Guardian of the Glass City
The air in Sector 7 was different today—heavy with the scent of ozone and recycled
rain. Elara stood on the transparent balcony, her boots clicking softly against the
reinforced glass that separated her world from the "Wilds" below. For generations, the
inhabitants of Aethelgard had lived in these shimmering towers, believing the earth
beneath was a toxic wasteland.
The hologram on her wrist flickered, projecting a map of the ancient forests. In school,
they were taught that nature was a chaotic enemy, yet as she looked down, she saw
something the history books hadn't mentioned: a single, vibrant green sprout pushing
through a crack in the rusted metal of the old world. It wasn't grey, and it certainly didn't
look like an enemy.
Elara adjusted her breathing mask. "If the books are wrong about the sprout," she
whispered to the empty air, "what else have they lied about?"
Part 2: Comprehension & Analysis
1. Identifying the Main Idea
, Based on the passage, what is the central conflict Elara is beginning to face?
● A) A physical battle against a toxic monster.
● B) A struggle with her equipment in a harsh environment.
● C) A conflict between what she has been taught and what she sees.
● D) A competition with other citizens of Aethelgard.
2. Visual Literacy: Multimodal Analysis
Look closely at the image provided. How does the contrast between the "Glass City"
and the "Wasteland" support the theme of the passage?
Your Answer:
_____________________________________________________________
_____
3. Vocabulary in Context
The word "vibrant" in the second paragraph most nearly means:
● A) Shaking violently
● B) Full of energy and life
● C) Dangerous and sharp
● D) Ancient and dusty
4. Inferencing
Why does Elara ask, "What else have they lied about?" at the end of the text? What
does this suggest about her character development?
Your Answer:
_____________________________________________________________
_____
Part 3: Language & Grammar Practice
5. Parts of Speech
Identify the part of speech for the underlined words in this sentence:
"Elara stood on the transparent balcony, her boots clicking softly against the glass."
● Transparent: ___________________
