Tasks for the Summative Assessment for the term 4

Tasks for the Summative Assessment for the term 4

Reading

Task. 1Read 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]

A) Connecticut

B) Ansonia

C) Bus station

D) Home

2. The train leaves … [1]

A) At 5.30 pm

B) In 25 minutes

C) At 8 pm

D) Right away

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

A) Train

B) Bus

C) Taxi

D) 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 for Bob to walk? [1]

______________________________________

6. Will Bob go by taxi or walk? [1]

______________________________________

Total [6]

Writing

Task.2 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 [7]