Summative Assessment for the 4th Term
Subject: English Language
Grade: 8
Duration: 50 minutes
Total marks: 24
Learning objectives:
- 8.2.4.1 (8.L5) Recognise the opinion of the speaker(s) with little or no support in extended talk on a wide range of general and curricular topics.
- 8.4.6.1 (8.R6) Recognise the attitude or opinion of the writer on a growing range of unfamiliar general and curricular topics, including some extended texts.
- 8.5.1.1 (8.W1) Plan, write, edit and proofread work at text level with little support on a growing range of general and curricular topics.
- 8.3.5.1 (8.S5) Interact with peers to negotiate, agree and organise priorities and plans for completing classroom tasks.
- Reported Speech
- Quantifiers, containers
Task 1. Listening (Multiple Choice with Opinion)
Learning objective: 8.2.4.1 (8.L5) Recognise the opinion of the speaker(s) with little or no support in extended talk on a wide range of general and curricular topics.
Level of thinking skills: Application
Time: 10 minutes
Marks: 4
Task: Listen to the audio twice. Choose the correct answer A, B, or D to complete the sentences about the speaker’s opinion.
Audio script for the teacher (to be read aloud):
Hello everyone. Today I want to talk about the impact of social media on teenagers. Many people claim that social media is harmful because it reduces face-to-face communication. However, in my view, this is only part of the picture. I believe social media can be a powerful tool for learning and creativity. For instance, platforms like YouTube and Instagram allow young people to share their artistic projects, from painting to music, and receive feedback from a global audience. Nevertheless, I strongly feel that the key is balance. If a teenager spends more than three hours a day on social networks without any educational goal, it can negatively affect their studies and sleep. So, my conclusion is that social media is not inherently good or bad; it depends on how we use it. What do you think?
- The speaker’s main opinion about social media is that it is…
A) mostly harmful for teenagers. B) a powerful tool for learning and creativity. C) neutral – it depends on the way it is used. D) a waste of time for everyone. - According to the speaker, social media can help teenagers to…
A) avoid face-to-face communication. B) share creative projects with a global audience. C) spend more time on their studies. D) become famous quickly. - The speaker’s opinion about the negative effects of social media is that they happen when…
A) teenagers use it for more than three hours a day without an educational purpose. B) teenagers share their art online. C) parents do not control their children’s accounts. D) teenagers receive feedback from strangers. - What is the speaker’s final conclusion about social media?
A) It is harmful for teenagers. B) It is good for creativity but bad for studies. C) It is not inherently good or bad; it depends on how we use it. D) It should be banned for teenagers.