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.
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Andreas and Maria go to their neighbor’s
house because they want to invite her to the
party. [1]
True
False
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Andreas and Maria tell their neighbour that
they are the Sanchez
family.[1]
True
False
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Betty shares some spare crockerywith 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.
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Bob wants to go
to… [1]
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Connecticut
-
Ansonia
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Bus
station
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Home
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The train leaves…
[1]
-
At 5.30
pm
-
In 25
minutes
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At 8
pm
-
Right
away
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The fastest means of
transportation is… [1]
-
Train
-
Bus
-
Taxi
-
Subway
Answer the questions. Write
NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for
each answer.
-
In Mark’s opinion which
means of transportation is the cheapest?
[1]
______________________________________
5. How long will it take for
Bob to walk?
_______________________________________ [1] Total
[5]
W
riting
T ask.Choose ONE of the topics
below.
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Express your opinion on
topic.
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Connect your ideas into a
paragraph.
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Use present simple
forms.
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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:
-
Do you like living in
your neighbourhood?
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What are the advantages
and disadvantages of your
neighbourhood?
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What would you change
about your neighbourhood?
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What types of servicesare
popularnear to you?
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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:
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Doyou like the
neighbourhood?
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Where is the best place to eat
in your
city/village/country?
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What is the best attraction in
your city/village?
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What are popular natural places
in your neighbourhood?
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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:
-
Arethere many shops in your
neighbourhood?
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How far do you live to the
citycenter /villagecenter?
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Are there any parks or
playgrounds near where you live?
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How near is the
library/cultural center to where you
live?
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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:
-
Do you like your neighbourhood?
What do you like about it?
-
Do you have friends,neighbours?
How did you meet?
-
Do you have the same interests
with your neighbours?
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Do you help your neighbours? Do
they help you?
-
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:
-
Do you have a bicycle/roller
skates/ segway?
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When did you get
it?
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Is it difficult to ride it?
Why?
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How often do you ride
it?
-
Why do you like
it?
Card
6.Talk about the topic
‘Transport’. The following questions will help you to organize your
talk:
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How do you get to
school?
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How long does it
take?
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Do you often use public
transportation?
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How much is the bus
fare?
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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:
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What kind of
transportation do you use most
often?
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What kind of
transportation do you use
leastoften?
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Why dopeoplesometimes
take a taxi?
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Do you feel safe when you use
public transportation?
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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:
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Have you ever travelled by train? If so, do
you like it? If not, would you want
to?
-
Have you ever travelled by plane? If so, do
you like it? If not, would you want
to?
-
Have you ever travelled by ship? If so, do
you like it? If not, would you want
to?
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What do you think is the safest way to
travel?
-
What is the most dangerous way to
travel?
Total
[6]
Total marks_
/22