SPECIFICATION OF SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR TERM 4

Review of summative assessment for term 4

Duration of the summative assessment– 40 minutes

Listening – 10 minutes Reading – 10 minutes Writing – 20 minutes

Speaking task is conducted separately.

Total marks - 22

The structure of the summative assessment

This Summative Assessment consists of 12 questions: listening, reading, writing and speaking. Different types of tasks are used in the Summative Assessment for the term.

True/False tasks require learners to indicate whether the provided option right or wrong.

Gap filling task is a task in which words/numbers are removed from a text and replaced with spaces. Learners have to fill each space with the missing word/number or a suitable word.

Multiple choice tasks consist of several possible answers from which the correct one should be selected.

Short answers tasks require learners to write a brief answer with the use of key words.

Open-ended tasks require learners follow instructions of the task, answer questions in words, expressions and sentences.

Tapescript for listening task can be found in CD3. And Transcript for listening task can be found after the mark scheme.

The content of the summative assessment for the 4 term should be selected on topics “Our Neighbo

Sample questions and mark scheme

Tasks for the Summative Assessment for the term 4

Listening

Task. Listen to the talk twice.

CD3. Tapescript 3. And transcript for listening task can be found after the mark scheme.

Mark sentences as True or False.

1. Andreas and Maria go to their neighbor’s house because they want to invite her to the party.

[1]

True False

2. Andreas and Maria tell their neighbour that they are the Sanchez family. [1] True False

3. Betty shares some spare crockery with Andreas and Maria . [1] True False

Fill in the gaps.Write no more than ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

4. The party is at the Fernandez’s new . [1]

5. The party is on Saturday and it starts at o’clock. [1]

Total [5]

Reading

Task. Read the dialogue about transportation.

Means of transportation dialogue

Bob: Hello, I’m sorry, but I am late. Can you help me? Mark: Sure, no problem! How may I help you?

Bob: When is the next train to Ansonia?

Mark: I am not sure, but I think the next one leaves tomorrow at 8 pm. Bob: What?! I can’t wait that long! What time is the next bus?

Mark: It should go by in about two hours. It leaves the bus station at about 5.30 pm. Bob: Well, I don’t know. Isn’t there any other option?

Mark: You could take a taxi…

Bob: What’s faster, the bus or the taxi?

Mark: The taxi, of course! All you have to do is to call and ask for a taxi and it will come right away.

Bob: You are right, but which is the cheapest one?

Mark: The cheapest means of transportation is the subway. Bob: When have you ever seen a subway here in Connecticut?

Mark: You’re right. But anyway why don’t you just go walking? It’s only like 25 minutes away from here.

Bob: You’re absolutely right. Thanks for your help.

Choose the right option.

1. Bob wants to go to … [1]

   1. Connecticut

   2. Ansonia

   3. Bus station

   4. Home

2. The train leaves … [1]

   1. At 5.30 pm

   2. In 25 minutes

   3. At 8 pm

   4. Right away

3. The fastest means of transportation is … [1]

   1. Train

   2. Bus

   3. Taxi

   4. Subway

Answer the questions. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

4. In Mark’s opinion which means of transportation is the cheapest? [1]

5. How long will it take Bob to walk? [1]

Total [5]

Writing

Task. Choose ONE of the topics below.

• Express your opinion on topic.

• Connect your ideas into a paragraph.

• Use present simple forms.

• Use correct form of modal verbs.

• Use appropriate punctuation.

Topic 1. Our neighbourhood

Write about the places you like in your neighbourhood. Write what you can do there and explain why you like these places. Why your friends should visit these places one day.

Topic 2. Transport

Write what people can change to make transport system better in place where you live. Explain why. Write why people need these changes.

Total [6]

Speaking

Task. Choose one of the cards and make up an individual talk. Use subject related vocabulary while talking on a given topic. You have 1 minute to prepare and 1-2 minutes to talk

Card 1. Talk about the topic ‘Our neighbourhood’. The following questions will help you to organize your talk:

1. Do you like living in your neighbourhood?

2. What are the advantages and disadvantages of your neighbourhood?

3. What would you change about your neighbourhood?

4. What types of services are popular near to you?

5. How far are you from the city center?

Card 2. Talk about the topic ‘Our neighbourhood’. The following questions will help you to organize your talk:

1. Do you like the neighbourhood?

2. Where is the best place to eat in your city/village/country?

3. What is the best attraction in your city/village?

4. What are popular natural places in your neighbourhood?

5. Where is the best place to shop in your city/village?

Card 3. Talk about the topic ‘Our neighbourhood’. The following questions will help you to organize your talk:

1. Are there many shops in your neighbourhood?

2. How far do you live to the city center /village center?

3. Are there any parks or playgrounds near where you live?

4. How near is the library/cultural center to where you live?

5. What sport clubs are there in your neighbourhood?

Card 4. Talk about the topic ‘Our neighbourhood’. The following questions will help you to organize your talk:

1. Do you like your neighbourhood? What do you like about it?

2. Do you have friends, neighbours? How did you meet?

3. Do you have the same interests with your neighbours?

4. Do you help your neighbours? Do they help you?

5. What holidays do you celebrate with your neighbours?

Card 5. Talk about the topic ‘Transport’. The following questions will help you to organize your talk:

1. Do you have a bicycle/roller skates/ segway?

2. When did you get it?

3. Is it difficult to ride it? Why?

4. How often do you ride it?

5. Why do you like it?

Card 6. Talk about the topic ‘Transport’. The following questions will help you to organize your talk:

1. How do you get to school?

2. How long does it take?

3. Do you often use public transportation?

4. How much is the bus fare?

5. Do you think it is safe to travel by bus?

Card 7. Talk about the topic Transport’. The following questions will help you to organize your talk:

1. What kind of transportation do you use most often?

2. What kind of transportation do you use least often?

3. Why do people sometimes take a taxi?

4. Do you feel safe when you use public transportation?

5. What kinds of transports are the most popular nowadays?

Card 8. Talk about the topic ‘Transport’. The following questions will help you to organize your talk:

1. Have you ever travelled by train? If so, do you like it? If not, would you want to?

2. Have you ever travelled by plane? If so, do you like it? If not, would you want to?

3. Have you ever travelled by ship? If so, do you like it? If not, would you want to?

4. What do you think is the safest way to travel?

5. What is the most dangerous way to travel?

Total [6] Total marks_ /22

Mark scheme Listening and Reading

№	Answer	Mark	Additional information
1	True	1
2	False	1
3
	True	1
4
	house	1
5
	3 / three	1
1	B	1
2	C	1
3
	C	1
4
	Subway	1
5
	25 minutes/ twenty five minutes	1
Total marks		10

CRITERIA FOR MARKING WRITING*

Give a mark out of 6 for each criterion (content, organization, vocabulary and spelling, and grammar and punctuation), and then calculate a mean to give an overall total out of 6.