SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT FOR THE TERM
Subject: English
Grade: 9
Term 2, Unit: Charities & Conflicts
Learning Objectives:
- 9.4.1.1 Understand the main points in extended texts on a range of unfamiliar general and curricular topics.
- 9.3.6.1 Link comments with growing flexibility to what others say at sentence and discourse level in pair, group and whole class exchanges.
Total: 10 points
Variant 1
Student's name: ___________________________________
Date: _________________________
Task 1. Reading. (5 points)
Read the text about a charity organization and answer the questions.
Helping Hands International
Helping Hands International (HHI) is a non-governmental organization founded in 2005. Its primary mission is to provide humanitarian aid in regions affected by armed conflict and natural disasters. The charity focuses on three main areas: emergency food and water supply, medical assistance, and rebuilding educational facilities for children.
One of their most significant ongoing projects is in the region of East Veridia, where a long-standing territorial dispute has led to a humanitarian crisis. HHI operates mobile clinics that offer free healthcare to displaced families. Furthermore, they have constructed three temporary schools, ensuring that over 500 children continue their education despite the unstable situation. The organization faces challenges such as securing safe access to conflict zones and raising sufficient funds. However, they report that public awareness campaigns and partnerships with local communities have been crucial for their success.
HHI believes that addressing immediate needs like hunger and disease is vital, but sustainable peace requires long-term investments in education and community dialogue.
1.1. What is the main mission of Helping Hands International? (1 point)
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1.2. List the three main areas of focus for HHI. (1.5 points)
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1.3. What are the two main challenges mentioned in the text? (1 point)
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1.4. According to the text, what does HHI believe is necessary for sustainable peace? (1.5 points)
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