SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS FOR TERM
2
Summative assessment for the unit «Human
brain»
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Learning
objectives
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11.2.4 Understand implied meaning in unsupported
extended talk on a wide range of general and curricular topics,
including talk on a growing range of unfamiliar
topics
11.3.3 Explain and justify own and others’ point
of view on a range of general and curricular topics, including some
unfamiliar topics
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Assessment
criteria
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Identify hidden meaning of the
content
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Explain own viewpoints, analyze and critically
evaluate arguments, viewpoints, attitudes and
perspectives
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Level of thinking
skills
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Knowledge and comprehension
Higher order thinking skills
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Duration
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20 minutes
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Listening
Task
1. Listen to the interview and
choose the four
true sentences.
Follow the link to
listen
https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/skills/listening/upperintermediate-b2-listening/how-improve-your-memory
How to improve your
memory
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We all use memory in the same
way.
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We learn to use our memory as soon as we are
born.
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There are two different forms of
memorisation.
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We are taught how to improve our memory in
history lessons.
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Writing shopping lists can improve your
memory.
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Teaching helps us to memorise.
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We can train our brains to be more
effective.
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We can only use one image at a time as an aid to
memorization.
Speaking
Task
2. With a partner, discuss the
questions below.
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What are some activities or
skills that were difficult for you at first, but are easy for you
now (e.g., riding a bicycle)?
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Do you agree that exercise
improves your mood? Explain.
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Do you think that exercise
helps you study or solve problems more
easily? Explain.
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Assessment
criteria
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Task
№
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Descriptor
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Mark
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A learner
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Identify what has been
communicated
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1
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1.We all use memory in the
same way.
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1
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3. There are two different forms of
memorisation.
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1
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6. Teaching helps us to
memorise.
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1
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7. We can train our brains to be more
effective.
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1
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Analyze and critically evaluate arguments,
viewpoints, attitudes and perspectives
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2
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conveys extended opinion;
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1
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provides reasoning, examples and
evidence;
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1
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comments on pair’s opinion;
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1
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uses a wide range of appropriate vocabulary to
give and exchange views;
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1
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uses a wide range of grammar
structures;
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1
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pronounces words and phrases
correctly;
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1
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Total marks
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10
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