Natural disasters such as flood, fire, tornado, earthquake, tsunamis are becoming more and more frequent on our planet. In short description a natural disaster is a result of a natural hazard, which has a negative effect on human beings. These geologic processes can lead to serious consequences such as loss of life, property damage and economic problems. Certain areas are more exposed to natural disasters. For example, most of New Zealand's coastline is exposed to tsunami, while the Far East region is exposed to floods. Being aware of possible dangers, people should be prepared to protect themselves, their families and communities. Two important preparation steps are the developing of emergency plan and assembling a supply kit. However, all the known disasters have unique nature and should be approached separately. Some of the commonnatural disasters are earthquake, flood, drought, heat wave, hurricane, volcanic eruption, thunderstorm, tornado, tsunami, landslide, forest fire and avalanche. Task 2. Which of the natural disasters involve: 1. Very hot temperatures? 2. Rocks or Earth moving? Strongs winds

Methodological recommendations for Summative Assessment are designed to assist teachers in planning, organizing and carrying out Summative Assessment in “English” for the Grade 7 learners. Methodological recommendations are aligned with the Subject Programme and Course plan. Summative Assessment in Grade 7 is conducted in Terms 1, 2, 3 and 4.

Summative Assessment Tasks for unit/cross curricular unit will allow teachers to determine the level of the learning objectives achievement planned for the term. Methodological recommendations comprise tasks, assessment criteria with descriptors and marks for conducting Summative Assessment across the unit/cross curricular unit. Also this document includes possible levels of the learners’ academic achievement (rubrics). Tasks with descriptors and marks can be considered as recommendations.

1. Опишите, какие коартикуляционные процессы наблюдаются в следующих примерах: bottle, sudden, quarter, try, moon, panther. E.g. kept: [k] слегка палатализуется и становится более продвинутым под влиянием гласного переднего ряда [e]. Смычный взрывной [p] произносится без взрыва, т.к. за ним следует другой взрывной – [t].

2. Запишите следующие предложения в широкой и узкой транскрипции, обращая внимание на возможные случаи элизии:

а) We have fixed for the locksmith to come and mend it.

б) I suppose the best thing is to get another one.

в) She acts particularly well in that play.

г) The postman came the next day.

д) The police went for their sixth round.

(I'm sorry)