SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR THE SECTION
Subject: English Language
Grade: 8
Section: The Natural World
Learning Objectives:
1. Respect for nature, local cultures and traditions when travelling and behaving as responsible tourists.
Total Marks: 10
Tasks
Task 1. Reading and Comprehension (3 marks)
Read the text about a tourist visiting a national park in Kazakhstan.
"When I visited Kolsai Lakes, I was amazed by the beauty. I stayed in a guesthouse run by a local family. They taught me about their traditions of respecting water sources. They never leave trash near the lakes and believe the mountains are sacred. I followed their example: I took all my rubbish with me, stayed on marked paths, and didn't pick any flowers. I also bought souvenirs made by local craftsmen, not mass-produced items."
Questions:
- What are two things the local family taught the tourist about their traditions? (1 mark)
- List three responsible actions the tourist took during the visit. (2 marks)
- Question a: 1 mark for correctly identifying two traditions from the text.
- Question b: 2 marks for listing three correct responsible actions. 1 mark for listing one or two correct actions.