SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR THE SECTION
Subject: English
Grade: 10
Section: Imagination and Creativity
Learning Objectives: 10.2.2.1, 10.3.7.1, 10.5.2.1
Total marks: 10
VARIANT 1
Task 1. Listening Comprehension (3 marks)
You will hear a talk about the role of imagination in scientific discovery. Listen to the recording TWICE. For questions 1-3, choose the correct answer (A, B, or C).
(Teacher reads the script or plays the audio. Script for the teacher: "Many people think science is only about facts and logic. However, history shows that imagination plays a crucial role. For instance, the structure of the benzene molecule was allegedly discovered by Kekulé after he dreamed of a snake biting its own tail. This creative insight led to a major breakthrough in chemistry. Similarly, Newton's law of universal gravitation was inspired by the simple observation of a falling apple, but it required immense imaginative leap to connect it to the motion of planets. In modern times, scientists use thought experiments, like Schrödinger's cat, to explore complex ideas. These examples prove that without the ability to visualize the unseen, scientific progress would be severely limited.")
1. How was the structure of the benzene molecule reportedly discovered?
A) Through a complex laboratory experiment.
B) From a dream about a snake.
C) By using a powerful computer model.
2. What is mentioned as the initial inspiration for Newton's law of gravitation?
A) Watching planets through a telescope.
B) Reading ancient philosophical texts.
C) Observing a falling apple.
3. What modern tool is used by scientists to explore complex ideas, according to the talk?
A) Virtual reality simulations.
B) Thought experiments.
C) Online collaborative platforms.