Summative assessment for 8th grade
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1. Reading task
Liam has been trying to improve his diet recently. He realized he was eating too much
pork and processed meat, so he decided to cut down on them and focus more on
seafood and vegetables. Now, he eats prawns, mussels, and squid at least twice a
week. He enjoys them steamed or grilled, which keeps them healthier than frying.
He’s also discovered a taste for lamb, but he tries to keep it to special occasions.
One of his favorite new habits is to eat out at a local restaurant that specializes in
Mediterranean dishes. They serve a delicious beetroot salad and often include
seasonal fruits like melon in their meals. When Liam cooks at home, he usually roasts
or bakes vegetables like beetroot, as he finds that it brings out their natural flavors.
He’s happy with his progress and hopes to cut out processed foods completely in the
future.
Open-Ended Questions ( 5 points)
1. Why did Liam decide to cut down on pork and processed meat?
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2. How does Liam prefer to cook his seafood?
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3. What new habit has Liam started regarding his meals?
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4. Which types of dishes does the local restaurant specialize in?
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5. Why does Liam enjoy roasting or baking vegetables?
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True/False/Not Given Questions ( 5 points)
1. Liam has completely cut out all processed foods from his diet.
2. He prefers to eat mussels and squid more than pork and lamb.
3. The local restaurant serves Mediterranean dishes that include vegetables and fruits.
4. Liam always grills his vegetables at home.
5. Liam enjoys having roasted beetroot in his meals.
2. Speaking (10 points)
1. Have you ever tried seafood like mussels, prawns, or squid? Which one
do you enjoy most, and why?
2. What kinds of foods do you try to eat less often, and what are your
reasons for doing so?
3. How often do you eat out, and what types of food do you usually order
when you do?
4. What are some of your favorite ways to prepare vegetables? Do you
prefer them roasted, baked, grilled, or steamed?
5. If you wanted to improve your diet, what foods would you cut out or
eat less of?
6. Mediterranean cuisine often includes foods like beetroot and melon.
Do you like these foods, and how do you usually eat them?
7. Do you think eating out at restaurants can be healthy? Why or why
not?
8. How would you describe your current diet? Are there any changes
you’d like to make?
9. What are some special dishes or ingredients you enjoy on special
occasions?
10. How do you think food preparation methods, like roasting or grilling,
impact the taste and healthiness of the food?
