Summative assessment tasks

TERM 3.
SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT TASKS


Summative assessment for the 6th unit "Tradition and language."

Learning objectives	9.L2 understand most specific information in unsupported extended talk on a wide range of general and curricular topics 9.S3 explain and justify their own point of view on a range of general and curricular topics 9.S7 use appropriate subject-specific vocabulary and syntax to talk about an increased range of general and curricular topics 9.UE3 use a variety of compound adjectives and adjectives as participles and a variety of comparative structures to indicate degree on a range of familiar general and curricular topics
Assessment criteria	Identify the position of speakers in an extended talk with some support Express thoughts about the given topic in the conversations Apply topic related vocabulary in speech appropriately arranging words and phrases into well-formed sentences
Level of thinking skills	Application Knowledge and comprehension Higher order thinking skills
Duration	20 minutes

Listening.
Teacher may choose either one or two tasks to do in a class. It depends on the level of the learners and time.
Link for listening:
Pre-Listening Exercise
Idioms
"tie the knot" = get married
"Ryan and Ashley are going to tie the knot this summer."
"be on the rocks" = have serious problems in a relationship
"Their relationship has been on the rocks for a long time."
Task 1. A. Listen to the conversation and answer the following questions:
1. The woman realizes that her brother is getting married ___.
a) in a week b) next month c) tomorrow
2. According to the conversation, what is his girlfriend like?
a) She's a compassionate person. b) The woman is very honest. c) She's outgoing and friendly.
3. Jasmine, the man's girlfriend, _____
a) wears a lot of crazy clothes b) has bright green hair c) has interesting body art
4. The man probably isn't ready for marriage because he _____.
a) has been in many unsuccessful relationships b) doesn't have a good paying job to support them
c) is still financially dependent on his parents
5. The man and Jasmine agree on the number of children they want.
a) True
b) Unclear
c) False
6) According to the man, _________.
a) Jasmine will be in charge of the chores
b) he is going to take care of it
c) he and Jasmine will do it together


Task 1.B. Listen to the conversation and give your own opinion to the following questions:
Marriage customs and traditions are different around the world, but developing good communication skills and expectations before marriage can help you resolve problems you encounter in a relationship. So, what are three problems or issues that can come up in a relationship and what are the keys to working through them in a positive way? In what way can a marriage preparation class help in some cases?
Speaking
Card 1
• What are the most popular foreign languages that people learn in
your country? Why?
• Why is it important for young people to learn foreign languages
nowadays?
• At what age should children start learning a foreign language? Why?
• What is the most common way to learn a foreign language?
• How do you learn best, with a teacher in a classroom or studying on your own?
Card 2
Imagine that you are a reporter visiting
Kazakhstan. Ask Student B questions to find out
about traditions and customs in the country. Mention these : • gift giving
• traditional costumes
• wedding ceremonies
• offering hospitality to
guests
• traditional food