Summative Assessment for the Unit «Independent Project»
Subject: English
Grade: 10
Duration: 40 minutes
Total marks: 15
Learning objectives assessed
- 10.2.3 Understand the detail of an argument in unsupported extended talk on a wide range of general and curricular topics, including talk on a limited range of unfamiliar topics.
- 10.5.5 Develop with support coherent arguments supported when necessary by examples and reasons for a wide range of written genres in familiar general and curricular topics.
Task 1. Listening comprehension (argument analysis) [6 points]
Listen to the recording of a student presenting her independent project proposal about sustainable urban gardening. The speaker presents a detailed argument with reasons and examples. You will hear the recording twice. Choose the correct option (A, B, C or D) for questions 1–3.
1. What is the main argument of the speaker?
- Urban gardening is too expensive for most city dwellers.
- Rooftop gardens can significantly reduce a building’s energy costs.
- Community gardens improve social bonds but do not affect food security.
- Vertical gardens are the only sustainable solution in megacities.
2. According to the speaker, which example best supports her claim about ecological impact?
- A single rooftop garden can absorb up to 75% of annual rainfall runoff.
- One square metre of green roof produces enough oxygen for one person per year.
- Urban gardens reduce the need for imported vegetables by 40% in temperate climates.
- Bees in community gardens increase pollination rates by 30% in surrounding parks.
3. What counter‑argument does the speaker address, and how does she respond to it?
- “Gardens require too much water” – she mentions drip irrigation and rainwater harvesting.
- “Soil contamination is dangerous” – she argues that raised beds solve the problem completely.
- “Land is too expensive” – she suggests using only empty lots owned by the municipality.
- “Plants need specialists” – she explains that automated systems replace human expertise.
Criteria for Task 1
- 1 point for each correct answer (questions 1–3).
- Total 3 points.
- No partial credit; answer must match the key.