Summative assessment for the unit «Charities and Conflict»

Learner’s name ___________________________ Date ________ Grade ________

Learning objectives 9.4.1.1 Understand the main points in extended texts on a range of

unfamiliar general and curricular topics

9.5.6.1 Write coherently at text level using a variety of connectors on a growing

range of familiar general and curricular topics

Assessment criteria  Identify the main points in the text

 Develop coherent paragraphs using various connectors

Duration 20 minutes

Reading

Task 1. Read the texts and choose True False

Text: Charities and Conflict

Charities play a significant role in providing relief and support in areas affected by conflict. In regions facing war or political unrest, charities help by delivering essential supplies, medical aid, shelter, and educational resources to those in need. Many of these organizations work alongside international agencies to ensure the safe and effective distribution of aid, even in dangerous environments.

However, operating in conflict zones poses various challenges. Charities often encounter issues with access, safety, and limited resources. In some cases, political tensions can prevent aid from reaching certain areas or groups. Additionally, there can be a risk of aid being misused or diverted by local armed groups.

Despite these obstacles, charities strive to remain neutral, aiming to provide help to anyone affected by the conflict, regardless of political or social affiliation. The goal of these organizations is humanitarian: to alleviate suffering and improve conditions for civilians caught in the middle of conflicts.

True/False Questions

1.Charities do not operate in regions affected by conflict. T F

2. Charities working in conflict zones often face safety and access challenges. T F

3. Charities in conflict zones focus on providing aid to those affected, regardless of political affiliation. T F

4. Political tensions never interfere with the delivery of aid in conflict zones. T F

4. Charities may work with international agencies to deliver aid in conflict areas. T F

4. There is a risk that aid in conflict zones could be diverted by local armed groups. T F

4. The main goal of charities in conflict zones is to gain political influence T F

Task 2 Writing

Choose a topic and write a campaign letter. Use connectors to link ideas.

Topic 1. There is an orphanage with poor facilities in the town/ village where you live. You need to write a campaign letter to a local administration asking them for help.

Topic 2. Your neighbour`s little house is so old that it can be ruined anytime but he does not have any money to help himself. You need to write a campaign letter to raise money for the reconstruction.

Topic 3. Your classmate is suffering from a serious disease and he needs a big sum of money for his treatment. To help him you need to write a campaign letter to raise the funding.

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Answers

! False 2.True 3 True 4 False 5 True 6, True 7 False