SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR THE SECTION
Subject: English Language
Grade: 11
Section: «STEM» and «Reading for Pleasure»
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
- 11.5.3.1 - Understand the main points in unsupported extended talk on a wide range of general and curricular topics, and some specific information in supported extended talk.
- 11.6.8.1 - Use a variety of future forms, including some present and past forms with future meaning, on a range of familiar general and curricular topics.
- 11.3.7.1 - Use appropriate subject-specific vocabulary and syntax to talk about a range of general and curricular topics.
- 11.4.2.1 - Understand specific information and detail in extended texts on a range of familiar general and curricular topics.
- 11.2.7.1 - Respond with flexibility at both sentence and discourse level to unexpected comments on a range of general and curricular topics.
TASKS
Task 1. Reading Comprehension. (LO 11.4.2.1) [4 points]
Read the text below and answer the questions.
The Joy of Recreational Reading
While STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education is crucial for innovation, the role of reading for pleasure is often undervalued. Studies show that regular recreational reading not only improves vocabulary and writing skills but also enhances empathy and critical thinking. It allows the brain to make unique connections, a process surprisingly similar to the creative problem-solving required in engineering design. A person who reads fiction might better understand user needs for a new app, just as a scientist inspired by a science-fiction novel might envision a new technology. Therefore, a balanced approach, valuing both analytical STEM skills and the imaginative fuel from reading, is key to holistic development.
- According to the text, what are two benefits of reading for pleasure besides improving language skills?
- How does the text connect recreational reading to STEM fields?