Summative Assessment for the Unit "Transport"
Subject: English
Grade: 6
Unit: Transport
Learning Objectives:
- 6.4.8.1 (6.R8) Use independently familiar paper and digital reference resources to check meaning and extend understanding
- 6.5.9.1 (6.W9) Punctuate written work at text level on a limited range of general topics and some curricular topics with some accuracy
- 6.5.6.1 (6.W6) Link, with minimal support, sentences into coherent paragraphs using basic connectors on a growing range of familiar general topics
Total marks: 15
Duration: 20 minutes
Task 1. Reading and Using Resources (6.R8)
Read the text about transport in London. Use an online dictionary or a reference book (if available) to find the meaning of the words in italics. Match the words with their definitions. Write the letter of the correct definition next to the number.
Text: "London has a famous underground railway system called 'The Tube'. Many people also use double-decker buses to travel around the city. Traffic jams are common, so people often prefer the efficient and fast train service. You can also take a black cab taxi, but it can be expensive."
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| 1. underground | A. a taxi that is traditionally black in London |
| 2. double-decker | B. working well without wasting time or energy |
| 3. efficient | C. a railway system that runs below the ground |
| 4. black cab | D. a bus with two levels (floors) |
[4 marks]