SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR THE SECTION (SOR)
Subject: English
Grade: 11
Section Theme: Social change and further study
Total Marks: 15
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- 11.1.10 Use talk or writing as a means of reflecting on and exploring a range of perspectives on the world.
- 11.4.6 Recognise the attitude, opinion or tone of the writer in extended texts on a range of more complex and abstract general and curricular topics.
- 11.5.5 Develop with minimal support coherent arguments supported when necessary by examples and reasons for a wide range of written genres in familiar general and curricular topics.
- 11.6.9 Use a wide variety of present and past forms, including a growing number of more nuanced contrasts [past and perfective aspect/simple and progressive aspect] on a wide range of general and curricular topics.
Note on Adaptation for Students with Learning Difficulties: For students with learning difficulties, the following adaptations are applied: simplified task instructions, reduced number of tasks, visual aids, step-by-step guidance, reduced writing volume, and extended time for completion. Specific adapted criteria are provided in the marking scheme.
TASKS
Read the instructions for each task carefully. Write your answers on a separate sheet of paper.
Task 1. Reading and Analysis (LO 11.4.6) [5 marks]
Read the text below and complete the tasks.
The rapid development of technology is fundamentally reshaping the job market. While some view automation with anxiety, fearing widespread job losses, others are optimistic. They argue that new technologies, like artificial intelligence, will create entirely new professions that we cannot yet imagine, just as the internet did decades ago. The key challenge for future graduates is not just to acquire knowledge, but to develop adaptability and lifelong learning skills. The education system itself must evolve, placing less emphasis on rote memorization and more on critical thinking, creativity, and collaboration.
Step 1. What is the main topic of this text? (Choose one option) [1 mark]
a) The history of the internet.
b) How technology is changing jobs and education.
c) The benefits of rote memorization in schools.
[Image suggestion: A simple flowchart showing "Technology" -> "Changes Job Market" -> "Requires New Skills" -> "Education Must Change"]
Step 2. Complete the table. Find the writer's opinion about these points. Write "Positive", "Negative", or "Neutral". [2 marks]
| Point from the text | Writer's attitude/opinion |
|---|---|
| 1. Creation of new professions by technology | |
| 2. The need for lifelong learning skills |
Step 3. What is the overall tone of the writer? (Choose one option) [1 mark]
a) Angry and pessimistic.
b) Thoughtful and analytical.
c) Humorous and sarcastic.
Step 4. In your own words, what is one key skill the writer says future graduates need? [1 mark]