Name_______________________ Class________________
Date_______________
Sample questions and mark
scheme
Tasks
for the Summative Assessment for the term 1
Listening
Task Listen to Trent
Simons and mark the following sentences TRUE or FALSE.
CD3. Tapescript 1.
Example: John and his twin brother go to one and the same
school. FALSE
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John has
the same tastes and personalities as his brother.
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John and his brother usually play
computer games together.
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John’s parents see him and his brother
as two individual people.
Listen to
Angela Martinez and complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN ONE
WORD.
CD3. Tapescript 2.
Example: Angela sometimes wonders where her character
comes from.
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Angela’s nationality is .
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Angela describes her parents as
calm and .
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Angela’s grandmother thinks that her
parents are
too .
Reading
Task. Read the text
and circle the most suitable answer.
Checking out second-hand city
Total [6]
Do you love to go shopping, but seem to spend all your money on
just one or two items? If so, why not consider hunting around for
cheaper, second-hand options? With a little time and patience, it’s
possible to find some great bargains. Take a look at the shopping
alternatives we’ve come up with.
Car
Boot Sales
People bring unwanted things that they dig out of their attics and
garages to a car boot sale. Anything from children’s toys to sports
equipment can turn up at these sales, which are usually held at
weekends or on Bank Holidays.
Second-Hand Shops
Good second-hand shops can be full of surprises and are often the
perfect place to pick up a bargain! Many shops often specialize in
certain items such as rare books, designer clothes and antique
furniture.
Charity
Shops
People donate used clothes, shoes, toys and other different items
to charity shops where you can usually buy them for next to
nothing! The money often goes to help people who are hungry,
homeless or who live in poor developing countries.
Christmas Bazaars
These are wonderful places to buy handmade gifts, Christmas
decorations and second-hand items. The beauty of these bazaars is
that all the money raised usually goes to charity, so you can shop
till you drop knowing that it’s all for a good cause!
So, next time you’re in the mood to shop, instead of using your
credit card, head for ‘second-hand city’.
Example: What does not the writer say about second-hand
bazaars?
A) The
things are usually cheaper there.
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The money earned usually goes to
charity.
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They are usually organized by the local
government.
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These bazaars are sometimes a part of
traditional holidays.
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What does this text mainly explain? [1]
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how second-hand sales raise money
for charity
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where you can go to buy
second-hand things
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why second-hand items are great
bargains
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who benefits from second-hand
sales
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What does the writer say about
car boot
sales? [1]
A) A
wide range of things may be found on sale there.
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They are a fun way to spend a
holiday weekend.
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You probably wouldn’t want the things
on sale there.
D) They
are not popular among the traders.
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What does the writer say about
second-hand shops?
[1]
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They are not ideal place for
purchases.
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They
always sell things that have been carefully checked.
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They often sell only one particular
type of thing.
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You cannot buy anything unusual
there.
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What does the writer say about charity
shops and bazaars?
[1]
A) They
are good places for poor, homeless people to shop.
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They are good because shopping there
helps poor people.
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They give second-hand items to people
in poor countries.
D) They
sell tasty Christmas food and drinks.
5, 6.
Which TWO of the following statements might the writer agree
with? [2]
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Do your second-hand shopping at
weekends, Christmas and on Bank Holidays.
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First decide what you want to buy then
find the place that specializes in it.
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Second-hand shopping takes a bit
longer, but it’s worth it.
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The main purpose of Christmas Bazaars
is to raise money.
Total
[6]
Writing
Task. Choose ONE of the topics to write.
Topic 1. You
received a letter from your friend in which he/she says that he/she
is having a problem in communication with his/her older sister.
Write a reply giving your friend advice on how to make better
relations with his/her family member. Use the following plan:
Dear
………………………………,
(Paragraph 1) - write a salutation to your friend
(Paragraph 2)
- express your sympathy,
offer help (Paragraph 3) - give your advice
Your
friend,
…………………………………….
Topic 2. Write a
letter to your friend inviting him/her to your country/city and
describe how you would spend one day. Use the following plan:
Dear ………………………,
(Paragraph 1) - write a salutation to your friend
(Paragraph 2)
- offer your friend to
come (Paragraph
3) - describe a
day
Your friend,
…………………………………….
Total
[6]
Speaking
Task. Choose 1
of the cards and answer the questions. You have 1 minute to prepare
and 2 minutes to speak.
Card 1
Please, answer the following questions giving
details and using topic related vocabulary:
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What rules
do you have in your family?
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Are there any rules all your families share?
(doing household chores, preparing meals, watching TV, talking on
the phone)
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Who
usually sets rules in your family?
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Are there
any rules that you do not agree with? Why?
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Card
2
Please, answer the following questions giving
details and using topic related vocabulary:
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In what ways are you similar to and different
from your grandparents, parents, brothers and sisters?
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Who are
you most/least similar to in your family? (character,
habits, looks)
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Do you
know anyone who is an only child? What are they like?
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Do you
think being an only child is good?
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Card 3
Please, answer the following questions giving
details and using topic related vocabulary:
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Can you
tell us about your positive qualities?
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What can
you tell us about your negative qualities?
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How have
you changed over the last five years? (habits, personality, likes
and dislikes)
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What do
you want to change now?
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Card
4
Please, answer the following questions giving
details and using topic related vocabulary:
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What types
of families do you know?
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Could you
describe at least two types discussing advantages and
disadvantages?
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Can you
tell us something unusual or special about your family?
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Who
do you trust most in your family? Why?
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Card
5
Please, answer the following questions giving
details and using topic related vocabulary:
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What’s the
best thing about spending time with your family?
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What’s the
worst thing?
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Do you
think parents should be strict with their children?
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Should
parents be leaders or friends? Explain why.
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Card
6
Please, answer the following questions giving
details and using topic related vocabulary:
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Can you
tell us something you are into doing by yourself?
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Can you
tell us something you do not like doing by yourself?
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What do
you mainly use social networking for?
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What the
advantages and disadvantages of social
networking?
Card 7
Please, answer the following questions giving
details and using topic related vocabulary:
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What do
you prefer wearing at leisure time? Why?
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Where do
you usually buy your clothes?
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How is your daily life different from
British/Russian/Japanese/American. Please, choose one and give
reasons why.
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How is
it alike?
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Card
8
Please, answer the following questions giving
details and using topic related vocabulary:
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What do
you think about extreme makeover?
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What does
happiness mean for you?
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What
should people do in order to be happy?
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How has
the meaning of happiness changed in last ten years?
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Total [6] Total marks_ /24
Mark scheme Listening and
Reading
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Questi on №
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Answer
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Mark
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Additional information
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1
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False
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1
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2
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False
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1
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3
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True
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1
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4
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Chinese
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1
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5
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patient
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1
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6
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liberal
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1
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1
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B
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1
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2
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A
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1
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3
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C
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1
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4
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B
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1
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5
6
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C
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1
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In any order
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D
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1
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Total marks
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12
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Transript 1
Speaker
1 – Trent Simons
People think identical twins have the same tastes and
personalities, but my brother and I are very different: I’m keen on
sport and I’m really fit and active; he hardly ever does anything.
I’m confident, I go out, I’m a captain of the football team, but
he’s really quiet. He has friends, but they’re a bit strange and
they always play video games together. We’re probably different
because we go to different schools and my parents don’t treat us as
‘the twins’, you know, as one person. Apart from our appearance, I
think the only thing that is genetic is having poor sight. But then
he wears thick glasses and I wear contact lenses!
Transript 2
Speaker
2 – Angela Martinez
Being adopted, I occasionally wonder where my character comes from.
I get good grades at school and people say Chinese are good
students and very determined. But then so are my adoptive parents.
My dad and mom have a clothes shop in Madrid. I’ve learnt a lot
from them. Also I want to be a doctor like my uncle and I know I
have to study to do that. I sometimes get frustrated if things go
bad and I get really angry. Both my parents are very calm and
patient – they never shout. Maybe my anger is because of my genes –
but my gran says it’s because I have no brothers or sisters and my
parents are too liberal!