СОР «Human brain» по английскому языку, 11 класс

SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR THE SECTION
Subject: English Language
Grade: 11
Section: Human Brain
Total Marks: 18

Learning Objectives:
1. 11.4.3.1 Skim a range of lengthy texts with speed to identify content meriting closer reading on a range of more complex and abstract, general and curricular topics.
2. 11.5.7.1 Use independently appropriate layout at text level on a wide range of general and curricular topics.
3. 11.3.1.1 Use formal and informal language registers in talk on a range of general and curricular topics, including some unfamiliar topics.

VARIANT 1

Read the text below quickly (in 2-3 minutes). Based on your skimming, identify which of the following statements (A-D) are the main ideas of the text and which are supporting details or minor points. Write your answers in the table provided.

Text: The human brain, a marvel of biological engineering, is often compared to a supercomputer. However, this analogy falls short because the brain's plasticity—its ability to reorganize itself by forming new neural connections throughout life—is unparalleled by any machine. This neuroplasticity is fundamental to learning new skills, recovering from injuries, and adapting to new environments. While computers process information in a linear, binary fashion, the brain operates through a complex network of nearly 100 billion neurons, firing in parallel and creating the essence of human consciousness, creativity, and emotion. Recent studies in cognitive neuroscience suggest that activities like meditation and learning a musical instrument can significantly enhance this plasticity, demonstrating that our brain's structure is not fixed but is dynamically shaped by our experiences.