Learner’s name Grade 7 _____

Summative assessment for the unit “Natural Disasters”

Learning objectives	7.4.2.1 Understand specific information and details in texts on a range of familiar general and curricular topics 7.6.13.1 Use a variety of modal forms for different functions on a range of familiar general and curricular topics
Assessment criteria	Identify particular facts and parts in reading passage Apply modal verbs for different purposes
Level of thinking skills	Knowledge and comprehension Higher order thinking skills
Duration	20 minutes

Reading

Task Read the text and mark the sentences True or False.

The Raging Storm

Last summer, the town of Riverton experienced one of the worst storms in its history. Dark clouds filled the sky, and strong winds howled through the streets. Heavy rain poured down, causing rivers to overflow. The mayor quickly warned people to stay indoors and avoid flooded areas.

Emma and her family huddled together in their living room, listening to the news. Suddenly, the power went out. The wind knocked over trees, and water began to rise outside. Emma’s father grabbed a flashlight and checked on their emergency supplies. They had food, water, and blankets, just in case they needed to leave.

By morning, the storm had passed. The streets were covered in debris, but emergency workers were already helping people repair their homes. Emma was relieved that her family was safe. She realized how important it was to be prepared for natural disasters.

1. The town of Riverton experienced a heavy snowstorm. ______

2. The mayor warned people to stay indoors and avoid flooded areas. _____

3. Emma’s family went outside to watch the storm. ______

4. The power went out during the storm. _____

5. Emma’s father checked their emergency supplies, which included food, water, and blankets. _____

6. The storm lasted for several days. ______

Writing

Task. Choose the correct options.

1. The mountains are popular because people can / must ski and climb there.

2. You can’t / mustn’t do mountain sports alone.

3. You should / can’t check the weather before you go into the mountains.

4. People must / shouldn’t go on the snow when there’s a danger of avalanches.

5. If you are buried in an avalanche, you mustn’t / can’t climb out. The snow is too heavy.

Assessment criteria	Task	Descriptor	Mark
		A learner
Identify particular facts and parts in reading passage.	1	writes ‘False’;	1
		writes ‘True’;	1
		writes ‘False’;	1
		writes ‘True’;	1
		writes ‘True’;	1
		writes ‘False’.	1
Apply modal verbs for different purposes	2	Can’t	1
		Should	1
		Shouldn’t
		Can’t	1
		Must	1
Total marks			11