Sample questions and mark scheme Tasks for the Summative Assessment for term 3

Listening

Task. Listen to the recording and answer the questions. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER.

Go to this link to listen to the audio https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1109/110907- nanotechnology.html

Good Health

Most people would agree with the definition of good health as being a state where you are free from sickness. People used to only think of their health when they were sick. But these days more and more people are taking measures to make sure that they don't get sick.

One of the best things you can do for your body is exercise. But how much is enough? Not everyone agrees on exactly how much people should exercise each day. Some people think that doing

simple things like cleaning the house are helpful. Other people do heavy exercise everyday such as running or swimming.

Along with exercise, having a healthy diet can help promote good health. Foods like vegetables and fruits should be eaten several times each day. It is also important to eat foods high in fiber such as beans, grains, fruit and vegetables. Fiber helps your body to digest the food you eat. It also helps your body in other ways such as decreasing the chance of getting cancer, heart disease and diabetes. Avoiding foods with a lot of sugar, salt and fat is a good idea to decrease the possibility of having problems as obesity. Obesity means having so much fat on your body that you are risking your health.

Another factor that affects our health is stress. There are different things that cause stress for different people. Money problems, work and relationships with other people can all cause stress. It can also be caused by good things like getting married or moving into a new house. Exercise and sports are a great way to reduce stress. Other activities like Tai Chi, yoga or taking a walk also help reduce stress. Changing the way you think can also reduce stress. Try living for now, and do not worry about the future.

Task. Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

1. What is the main idea of the text? [1]

   1. Exercising, a healthy diet and reducing stress lead to a healthy life.

   2. Knowing the difference between good health and bad health is important.

   3. People all over the world have different ideas of what “good health” means.

   4. Removing stress out of life is important.

2. Beans, grains, fruit and vegetables are examples of what? [1]

   1. Foods high in salt and fat.

   2. Foods that can cause obesity.

   3. Foods that difficult to digest.

   4. Foods with lots of fiber.

3. Tai Chi, Yoga and taking a walk are examples of … [1]

   1. changing how you think

   2. how we live now

   3. ways of causing stress

   4. ways to reduce stress

Task. Mark these sentences Yes / No / Not Given.

4. You must do difficult exercise for a long time every day to be healthy. [1]

5. Foods high in fiber can protect from serious health problems. [1]

6. Stress can be caused by only negative situations. [1]

Total [6]

WRITING

Task. Choose ONE of the topics to write.

Topic 1. Robots in the Future

Look at the table below. Three teenagers answered the question ‘Would you be happy to have robots in your life in the future?’ Write the response that will present your own ideas. You can use some ideas from the table. Pay attention at the usage of linking devices.

Topic 2. Capability of Human Brain.

Look at the text below. Write the response that will present your own ideas if it is a good or bad idea to change something in human brains. Pay attention at the usage of linking devices. You can use some ideas from the text.

“Researchers found a special gene. It is in mice. It could help us forget painful memories. Many people have painful memories that make them ill. The illness is called post-traumatic stress

disorder (PTSD). Researchers want to change painful memories into nice thoughts and feelings. This would help millions of people with PTSD.”

You can use the following linking words:

• Further

• Furthermore

• Moreover

• In addition

• Additionally

• Then

• Also

• Too

Total [6]

Speaking

Task. Work in pairs. Choose ONE of the cards and answer the questions. You have 1 minute to prepare and 2-3 minutes to speak.

In your speaking you should:

• try to keep the conversation going;

• use topic-related vocabulary;

• use infinitives and gerunds.

Card 1 What is nanotechnology? Do you know of any examples of nanotechnology? When do you think nanotechnology will be a widely used part of our life? Why do you think people are interested in nanotechnology?

Card 2 What springs to mind when you hear the word ‘nanotechnology’? What would you like nanotechnology to do? How excited are you about the future of techonology? How might nanotechnology help us in the future?

Card 3 What is stress? What causes stress? Have you been under stress recently? How does stress affect you?

Card 4 Do you have a stressful lifestyle? What stresses you out? How do you relieve stress? How can you eliminate stressful situations?

Card 5

1. What is the most amazing thing about the brain?

2. What are some extraordinary things some people can do with their brains?

3. What do you wish your brain was better at?

4. Do you think humans will ever completely understand the brain? Why or why not?

Card 6

1. What images spring to mind when you hear the word 'robot'?

2. If you had a robot, what would you like it to do?

3. Will robots ever like identical to humans? Why yes/ Why not?

4. What will happen if robots take over the world one day?

Total [6] Total marks /24

Mark scheme Listening and Reading