SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR THE SECTION
Subject: English
Grade: 9
Section: Festival and reading for pleasure
Learning Objectives:
- 9.3.2.1 ask complex questions to get information on a range of general and curricular topics;
- 9.4.7.1 recognize typical features at word, sentence and text level in a wide range of written genres;
- 9.3.3.1 explain and justify their own point of view on a range of general and curricular topics.
Total: 15 points
VARIANT 1
Task 1. Reading. (7 points)
Read the text about a book festival and complete the tasks.
The "Pages of Joy" International Book Festival is one of the most significant literary events in the region. It is held annually in the capital city and attracts thousands of visitors, including famous authors, publishers, and avid readers from all over the world. The festival lasts for five days and offers a diverse program: author meet-and-greets, creative writing workshops, panel discussions on contemporary literature, and a large fair where you can buy books, often at lower prices than in regular stores. The atmosphere is always lively and inspiring. For many young people, it is the most exciting cultural event of the year because it combines learning with fun and provides a unique opportunity to discover new genres and authors. Organizers believe that such festivals are more effective in promoting reading than traditional school campaigns.
A. True or False? (3 points)
Read the statements and write True if the statement agrees with the information in the text, or False if it contradicts the information.
- The "Pages of Joy" festival takes place every two years.
- You can attend workshops at the festival.
- The text states that books at the festival are more expensive than in shops.
B. Grammar Focus. Comparative and Superlative. (4 points)
Complete the sentences based on the text. Use the comparative or superlative form of the adjective in brackets.
- The "Pages of Joy" is one of _______________________ (significant) literary events.
- For many young people, it is _______________________ (exciting) cultural event of the year.
- Organizers think festivals are _______________________ (effective) in promoting reading than school campaigns.
- The festival's program is _______________________ (diverse) than that of a small local book fair.