Learning objectives

10.2.6 Deduce meaning from context in unsupported extended talk on a wide range of general and curricular topics, including talk on a limited range of unfamiliar topics

10.3.7 Use appropriate subject-specific vocabulary and syntax to talk about a range of general and curricular topics

Assessment criteria

• Identify the meaning of words in extended texts using context information

• Talk about given topics using appropriate topic related vocabulary and sentence structures

Level of thinking skills

Knowledge and comprehension Application

Duration

20 minutes

Listening

Task 1. Listen to the conversation and complete the gaps with the most suitable words from the box below. There are 2 words you DO NOT NEED TO USE. Be careful with word forms.

Go to this link to listen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w0w7AurxmpE&version=3&hl=ru_RU

devastation person many send into orbit

progress explosion Explore

1. Stephen Hawkings has mentioned on occasions that the only way for humanity to survive is to explore space.

2. We will have to look for a new planet if we caused a major disaster that results in the

of earth.

3. The first liquid-fuel rocket was send into in 1926.

4. In 1961, the first was launched into space.

5. Future of space depends on both private and public money.

Speaking

Task 2. Learners work in pairs. First, one learner speaks on the topic, the second learner assesses him /her according to the criteria, and then they swap the roles. These questions are not compulsory and can be adapted. There is no need to use all the questions. Learners can choose a couple of questions to discuss.

Work in pairs. Student A – talk to your partner for 1-2 min about topic “Space Travelling”. You can use questions below as a help to organise your ideas. Student B - listen to your partner’s answer, assess him/her according to the criteria and give constructive feedback. Then, change your roles.

Assessment criteria

Task

№

Descriptor

Mark

A learner

Identify the meaning of

writes ‘many’ in the 1^st sentence;

1

words in extended texts

writes ‘devastation’ in the 2^nd sentence;

1

using context information

1

writes ‘orbit’ in the 3^rd sentence;

1

writes ‘person’ in the 4^th sentence;

1

writes ‘progress’ in the 5^th sentence;

1

Talk about given topics

talks on topic;

1

using appropriate topic

speaks clearly and fluently;

1

related vocabulary and

sentence structures

2

uses subject-specific vocabulary correctly;

1

provides grammatically correct answers;

1

gives constructive feedback.

1

Total marks

10

Assessment criteria

Level of learning achievements

Low

Middle

High

Identify the meaning of words in extended texts using context information

Experiences difficulties in identifying the appropriate word to complete the gap.

Experiences some difficulties in identifying the appropriate word to complete the gap.

Confidently identifies the appropriate word to complete the gap.

Talk about given topics using appropriate topic related vocabulary and sentence structures

Experiences difficulties in using topic related vocabulary and grammatically correct sentences while responding to questions. Makes long unnatural pauses, and mispronounces topical words.

Experiences some difficulties in using topic related vocabulary and grammatically correct sentences while responding to questions. Makes some mistakes while pronouncing words and phrases.

Uses a wide range of topical vocabulary and grammatically correct sentences showing a good control of grammar and pronunciation.