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Sample questions and mark scheme

Tasks for the Summative Assessment for the term 4

Listening

Task 1. You will hear a radio interview with a famous cardiologist. For questions 1-3 decide whether the statements are TRUE or FALSE.

Transript 7 (Transcript can be found after the mark scheme).

Example: Heart attacks are more common now than they were in the past. True

1. Dr. Shaw says most people would have a healthier diet if they had more time. ______ [1]

2. If you have a healthy diet, with lots of fruits and vegetables, you don’t have to exercise.

______ [1]

3. Dr. Shaw says men in their 50s tend to smoke and drink too much coffee. ______ [1]

Listen again and complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN TWO words.

Example: Dr. Shaw gives some advice on how to keep our hearts in good condition.

4. The main reason for increasing problems with heart is _______________________. [1]

5. People tend to eat ____________________________ when they are too busy. [1]

6. If people do physical activities at a regular basis, they strengthen their muscles and increase their ____________________________. [1]

Total [6]

Reading

Task. Read the text about Kenneth. Mark the sentences TRUE or FALSE according to the context.

My dream job

My dream job would be becoming a professional baseball player. I grew up playing little league baseball. I was not the best player on the team; but playing baseball was something I would look forward to doing every day and just have fun doing it. I haven’t played baseball for the last four years. I really missed the times when I would just have that happy feeling when my dad would drive up to the park, when I would get a base hit, when I would catch a fly ball, or just the fact that I was a part of a team.

So many baseball players these days take their jobs for granted. Many play baseball not just because they are good at it, but because of the money. Alex Rodriguez signed a $252 million contract for the Texas Rangers in 2000. Anybody in the entire world would love to be in his shoes. After all, what would you do with $252 million? For myself, I would love to be in Alex Rodriguez’s shoes, not because of the money, not because of the fame, but because if I were in his shoes, I would just treasure every moment of every second that I am on the field.

I would feel like the luckiest person alive every time I am reminded that I am living the dream, a dream that many people like myself would die to get the chance to do.

Example: A lot of players take their jobs for granted. True

1. Kenneth would like to be a basketball player because he was always

the best in the team. ______ [1]

2. He enjoyed himself while playing baseball. ______ [1]

3. He has continuously played basketball since he was a child. ______ [1]

4. He believes that money is one of the main reasons to become a baseball player. ______ [1]

5. Kenneth would like to be in Alex Rodriguez’s place because of the fame. ______ [1]

6. He enjoys being a part of a baseball team. ______ [1]

Total [6]

Writing

T ask. Choose ONE of the topics to write.

Topic 1. Write an essay about the following topic:

Nowadays food has become easier to prepare. Has this change improved the way people live?

Give reasons for your answer using your own ideas.

Topic 2. Write an essay about the following topic:

Doctors, nurses and teachers make a great contribution to society and should be paid more than entertainment and sports celebrities. Do you agree or disagree?

Give reasons for your answer using your own ideas.

Total [6]

Speaking

Task. Work in pairs. Choose 1 card and answer the questions. You have 1 minute to prepare and 3 minutes to speak.

Total [6]

Total marks _/24

Transript 7

Interviewer: Now, Welcome to “You and Your Health”. Today on our show we have the famous cardiologist Dr. Shaw. First of all maybe you could explain to us why the numbers of people suffering from heart attacks seem to be on the increase these days?

Dr Shaw: Well, I think the answer to that is, unfortunately, our modern lifestyle.

Interviewer: Could you be a little more specific please doctor?

Dr Shaw: Yes, of course. For example, how many times have you been too busy to eat a proper meal and so end up eating some unhealthy take out food? Most of people underestimate the importance of a healthy diet.

Interviewer: So, what your are telling us is that if we all make an effort to eat healthier food we are less likely to suffer from heart problems.

Dr Shaw: Of course a healthier diet is going to help. Exercise is also important. We should all make sure we get a regular amount of daily exercise.

Interviewer: You mean we should all join a gym or buy exercise machines?

Dr Shaw: Only if you have the time and the money. If not just spend thirty minutes a day doing a physical activity such as walking, cycling, gardening or even dancing, you will be helping your heart as well as strengthening your muscles and increasing your lung capacity. In fact, if I had to describe a potential heart attack victim it would be a man in his 50s with a stressful job and a family to support, who drinks a lot of coffee, smokes cigarettes doesn’t eat proper balanced meals and gets very little exercise.

Interviewer: Well, thanks Dr Shaw, you have certainly given us a lot to think about.