SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS FOR TERM 2
Summative assessment for the unit «Earth and our place in it»
Learning objectives [Link] Recognise the opinion of the speaker`s in unsupported
extended talk on a wide range of general and curricular
topics
[Link] Recognise typical features at word, sentence and text
level of a range of spoken genres
[Link] Recount extended stories and events on a range of general
and curricular topics
Assessment criteria Identify the speaker`s opinion in unsupported extended
talk
Identify typical features at word, sentence and text level
Retell extended stories and events
Level of thinking skills Knowledge and comprehension
Application
Duration 20 minutes
Listening
Task 1. Listen and circle the best answer A, B, C or D.
CD2. Tapescript 2.
1. According to the speaker, more and more greenhouse gases are produced by
A) a heat from the sun
B) atmosphere change
C) actions of people
D) no answer in the recording
2. Which of these things is a greenhouse gas?
A) carbon monoxide
B) carbon dioxide
C) oxygen
D) no answer
3. Which of these things can help reduce levels of carbon dioxide?
A) Driving to work
B) Heating with coal
C) Using public transport
D) Leaving your TV on
4. Which of these predictions about climate change does the speaker make?
A) If planet gets warmer, then polar bears will become extinct
B) If planet gets warmer, then we can expect more floods
C) If planet gets warmer, then fuel will become less expensive
D) If planet gets warmer, then sea levels will rise
5. If the planet continues to heat up, expect to experience more extreme weather.
A) then will we
B) then can we
C) then we can
D) then should we
6. Which of these things isn`t mentioned in the video?
A) wave energy
B) car pooling
C) coral reefs
D) heat waves
Speaking
Task 2. What have people done to save our planet?
Answer the question and make a mind map on a poster in 3 minutes and then you will have 1
minute to present it to the whole class. In your speech you should:
- organise your ideas in a logical chain;
- connect your ideas using appropriate linking words;
- use topic related vocabulary.
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Assessment criteria Task Descriptor Mark
№ A learner
Identify the speaker`s circles “C” as a correct answer for question 1; 1
opinion in unsupported circles “B” as a correct answer for question 2; 1
extended talk circles “C” as a correct answer for question 3; 1
Identify typical features at 1 circles “B” as a correct answer for question 4; 1
word, sentence and text circles “C” as a correct answer for question 5; 1
level circles “B” as a correct answer for question 6; 1
Retell extended stories presents his/her ideas in a logical chain; 1
and events connects his/her ideas using appropriate 1
2
linking words;
uses topic related vocabulary. 1
Total marks 9
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Transcript
Author: Climate change has been in the news for years. But what is it? And how will it affect
us? To understand climate change, you first need to know about the greenhouse effect.
The Earth gets heat from the sun in the atmosphere; greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide trap
this heat and keep it from escaping back to outer space. Trapping some heat in the atmosphere is a
good thing, because it keeps the planet warm enough for us to live. But there`s a problem. People
all over the world are adding extra carbon dioxide to the atmosphere. That`s because today we burn
fossil fuels like coal, oil and gas to do many of our everyday activities, like driving our cars, using
our computers, and heating our homes. All this extra carbon dioxide is trapping more heat in the
atmosphere, making the Earth warmer and causing other climate changes, too.
The signs of climate change are all around us. Temperatures are getting warmer, giant ice
sheets are melting, and the oceans are rising. In many places, flowers are blooming earlier, snow is
melting sooner, and birds aren`t flying as far south for the winter. So why does this matter? Well, if
the planet keeps getting warmer, we can expect more powerful storms and more flooding, droughts
and heat waves. And these changes can cause additional problems, like the spread of certain
diseases, more wildfires, and food and water shortages. Climate change could put entire
ecosystems, like coral reefs, in danger, and many plants and animals could become extinct.
The good news is that we can take action! We can put less carbon dioxide into the atmosphere
if we generate electricity from clean sources like solar and wind power instead of burning coal, oil
or gas. We can also drive less, use public transportation, and choose cars that go further using less
gas. And you can do your part! Reduce your energy use by turning off the lights, the computer, and
TV when you`re not using them, and walk or ride your bike to work or school. By making smart
choices and working together, we can make a difference.