Summative Assessment for the Section
Subject: English
Grade: 8
Section: Food and drink
Learning Objectives:
- 8.2.8.1 Understand extended narratives on a wide range of general and curricular topics
- 8.3.7.1 Use appropriate subject-specific vocabulary and syntax to talk about a range of general topics, and some curricular topics
Total: 12 points
Variant 1
Task 1. Listening Comprehension (6 points)
Instructions: You will listen to an audio recording twice. It is a story about a student named Alex who is learning about traditional foods from different cultures. After listening, answer the questions below.
Audio Script (For Teacher): "Last month, our school had an International Food Fair. My friend Marco, whose family is from Italy, brought homemade lasagna. He explained that it's a layered pasta dish with meat, cheese, and tomato sauce, baked in the oven. Then, Aisha shared a Moroccan tagine – a slow-cooked stew with lamb, apricots, and spices like cumin and cinnamon, served with couscous. I was fascinated by the Korean kimchi pancakes from Min-ji. They were savory, slightly spicy, and made from fermented cabbage. The most surprising dish for me was the Peruvian ceviche from Carlos. It's raw fish cured in citrus juices, not cooked with heat! I learned that every culture has unique cooking methods and ingredients that tell a story about its people and history."
- What dish did Marco bring, and what are its main ingredients? (2 points)
- Describe the Moroccan tagine mentioned by Aisha. What is it and how is it served? (2 points)
- What did Alex find most surprising about the Peruvian ceviche? (2 points)