SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR THE UNIT
Subject: English
Grade: 10
Unit: «Imagination and Creativity» and «Reading for Pleasure»
Total Marks: 10
Learning Objectives:
10.4.7 Recognise patterns of development in lengthy texts [inter-paragraph level] on a range of general and curricular topics.
10.5.2 Use a growing range of vocabulary, which is appropriate to topic and genre, and which is spelt accurately.
10.6.3 Use a variety of compound adjectives, adjectives as participles, comparative structures indicating degree, and intensifying adjectives on a wide range of familiar general and curricular topics.
TASK 1. READING (5 marks)
Read the text and complete the tasks.
The Power of Daydreaming
[1] For centuries, daydreaming was dismissed as a sign of laziness or inattention. However, modern neuroscience presents a far more fascinating picture. Research indicates that when our minds wander, a powerful brain network called the "default mode network" becomes highly active. This network is crucial for self-reflection, imagining the future, and understanding others' perspectives.
[2] This mental wandering is not random. It often follows recognizable patterns of development. For instance, a daydream might begin with a personal memory, then expand to imagine a future scenario based on that memory, and finally lead to a creative solution for a current problem. This progression from past recollection to future projection and practical application is a common structural pattern in cognitive processes.
[3] The benefits are remarkably significant. Engaging in this kind of unstructured thinking can boost creativity, improve problem-solving skills, and even enhance social cognition. It is a more effective mental tool for complex planning than forced, focused concentration alone. In fact, some of the most ground-breaking scientific ideas and breath-taking works of art were conceived during such periods of mind-wandering.
[4] Therefore, rather than fighting it, we should perhaps schedule time for this form of mental exploration. In our fast-paced, goal-oriented world, allowing the mind to drift might be the key to unlocking our most imaginative and creative potential. It is an underrated yet incredibly powerful cognitive tool.
1.1. Recognise the pattern of development in paragraphs [2] and [3]. Complete the table. (2 marks)
| Paragraph | Main Function / Pattern | Key Phrase(s) from the text that show this pattern |
|---|---|---|
| [2] | Describing a process or sequence | ________________________________________________________________ |
| [3] | Presenting effects or results | ________________________________________________________________ |
1.2. Vocabulary in Context. Find words in the text that match the following definitions. Write the words with correct spelling. (3 marks)
a) The scientific study of the nervous system and brain: _________________ (Paragraph 1)
b) The ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills: _________________ (Paragraph 3)
c) Not organized in a formal or rigid way: _________________ (Paragraph 3)