Sample questions and mark scheme

Tasks for the Summative Assessment for term 4

LISTENING
Task. Listen to two people talking about why they visited or moved to a particular place. Match the
sentences (1-2) with their opinion (A – D). There are TWO extra options.
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Transcript
Speaker 1 I'd always wanted to visit Australia and when my friend Sarah who lives in Sydney
invited me to her wedding, I accepted the invitation immediately. I arrived in Sydney about a week
before the wedding and spend as much time as possible taking in the sights. The Sydney Opera
House was one of the highlights of my trip. I went on a guided tour of the various Theatres and I
watched a musical. I also went to the Sydney Aquarium as a glass chamber in the aquarium that
allows visitors to get a close. Look at some incredible sea creatures including sharks. All in all my
holiday was wonderful and I really enjoyed Sarah's wedding. My only regret is that I never got to
see a kangaroo.
Speaker 2 When I received a letter informing me that I'd been accepted into the College of
dramatic arts in New York City. I was absolutely thrilled still as excited. As I was I was also a little
nervous about leaving home and moving to a new place or by myself. My first day in New York
was overwhelming. It's a fast-paced city and it can be quite a challenge keeping up. It took me a few
months to settle in and there were times when I felt quite homesick now, I am thoroughly enjoying
my studies and I've just been chosen for the lead role in a play that's being produced at the college.
Who knows maybe one day you'll see me performing in a play on Broadway now wouldn't that be
something?
Speaker 3 I've been working as an archaeologist for about a year when I heard that Professor
Harold Jones a world famous scientist was putting together a team of experts to help him search for
a lost city in Mexico. It had always been my dream to work with Professor Jones. So I immediately
handed in my resignation and booked a ticket to Mexico.
My plan was to convince the professor to let me be part of his team. Even though I wasn't very
experienced. Luckily. The professor was quite impressed with my CV and decided to give me a job.
I've been in Mexico for six months now. It's been a wonderful learning experience for me, and I'm
really grateful for the opportunity.

1. According to Speaker 1 the only thing he could not do was … [1]

2. Speaker 2 was a bit nervous because she had to … [1]

A. being at the wedding party.

B. move to a different city on her own.
C. seeing a kangaroo in the wild.
D. go out of the town to get inspiration.

Task. Listen to the Speaker 3. Replace the underlined words in the sentences 1-3 with the words
from the recording. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each case. Use the correct part of speech.
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3. The professor Harold Johns was a popular person. ______________[1]
4. The man wanted to persuade the Professor to allow him as his team-member. _____________[1]
5. The professor was surprised by his resume. ______________[1]
6. The man was very thankful for this chance
______________[1]
Total [6]
READING
MODERN TECHNOLOGY
A. Modern technology is changing the way we live our lives. Clever gadgets make everyday
activities easier and enable people to use their time effectively. But what impact will this change
have in the future and is it really a positive thing? People are busier than ever before.
B. Technological advances (0) mean that things are often possible with the touch of a button. A
hundred years ago, however, things were very different. Everyday jobs, like doing the laundry,
would take a whole day, and the telephone was a new invention! Nowadays, almost every
household has a washing machine and a dishwasher, and there are more than 70 million mobile
phones in use in the United Kingdom alone.
C. Research shows that around 28% of children in the UK are obese. Some people are
concerned that this is because young people (1) spend too much time online and not enough time
socialising with their friends and playing outside. In the past, nearly all children walked to school
because their parents didn’t have a car. They didn’t have all the luxuries that many children have
now, so they used their imaginations and played outdoors in the fresh air.
D. Years ago, when people wanted to stay in touch with their friends and family, they wrote
letters. These days, however, E-mail communication and social networking sites, such as Facebook,
allow (2) instant, free international communication.
E. There are many benefits of using technology but we need to be responsible in the choices we
make. Modern equipment is often very expensive and does not (3) last a long time. It is important to
consider how much we really need these things and the impact they have on our health, the
environment and society.

Task. Read the text and circle the word that can replace the underlined word in the text without
changing the meaning.
Example: (0) average greedy indicate way
1. empty give. pay. waste [1]
2. current. Immediate. present. soluble [1]
3. continue. final past. spread [1]

Task. Match paragraphs A – E to the topic sentences below.

4. Our responsibility when choosing to use modern technology. ________ [1]
5. The impact of modern technology on everyday life over the past century. ________ [1]
6. The effect of modern technology on young people. ________ [1]
Total [6]

WRITING
Choose ONE of the topics and write an essay.
Topic 1. Travelling has become popular in recent years. What are the advantages and disadvantages
of travelling?
Topic 2. Technologies are changing the way we live. What are the advantages and disadvantages of
advanced technologies?
Total [6]
SPEAKING
Task. You are given a card with a topic and questions to speak about for 2-3 minutes. Before you
speak you have one minute to think about what you are going to say and you can make notes if you
wish.
Card 1 - «Travel and Tourism»
1. Which countries would you like to visit? Why?
2. How can you experience culture when visiting a place?
3. Do you think you can truly understand a place and its people by visiting the tourist
attractions? Why? / Why not?
4. Will it be possible to travel to other planets in the future?
Card 2 - «Travel and Tourism»
1. Where did you spend your last vacation? What did you do?
2. What’s the best way to travel? (by air, sea, rail, etc.)?
3. What are some advantages and disadvantages of travelling by ship?
4. What do you think how people will travel in the future?
Card 3 - «Travel and Tourism»
1. How important is tourism in your country?
2. What is the biggest tourist destination in your country?
3. What are the benefits of international tourism?
4. Are there any drawbacks of international tourism?
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Card 4 - «Science and Technology»
1. Do you think that there is life on other planets? Explain.
2. Why do people explore space?
3. What is the current situation of space exploration in your country?
4. In your opinion, should money be spent on space exploration?