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II.ReadingSummative Assessment for the term 4

I.Reading

Task 1. Read the dialogue about transportation.

Means of transportation dialogue

Bob: Hello, I’m sorry, but I am late. Can you help me?

Mark: Sure, no problem! How may I help you?

Bob: When is the next train to Ansonia?

Mark: I am not sure, but I think the next one leaves tomorrow at 8 pm.

Bob: What?! I can’t wait that long! What time is the next bus?

Mark: It should go by in about two hours. It leaves the bus station at about 5.30 pm.

Bob: Well, I don’t know. Isn’t there any other option?

Mark: You could take a taxi…

Bob: What’s faster, the bus or the taxi?

Mark: The taxi, of course! All you have to do is to call and ask for a taxi and it will come right away.

Bob: You are right, but which is the cheapest one?

Mark: The cheapest means of transportation is the subway.

Bob: When have you ever seen a subway here in Connecticut?

Mark: You’re right. But anyway why don’t you just go walking? It’s only like 25 minutes away from here.

Bob: You’re absolutely right. Thanks for your help.

Choose the right option.

1. Bob wants to go to … [1]

A) Connecticut B) Ansonia C) Bus station D) Home

2. The train leaves … [1]

A) At 5.30 pm B) In 25 minutes C) At 8 pm D) Right away

3. The fastest means of transportation is … [1]

A) Train B) Bus C) Taxi D) Subway

Answer the questions. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

4. In Mark’s opinion which means of transportation is the cheapest? [1]

5. How long will it take Bob to walk? [1]

Total [5]

Task 2. Read the text and do exercise.

Thanksgiving is an American holiday. It has a long history. It is always on the fourth Thursday of November. People have a lot to do before the holiday. Peter and his family like this day very much. Peter’s father buys a big fat turkey. Mother cooks the turkey and a lot of other tasty things. Peter’s mum is good at cooking. Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with their families because it is a family holiday. Peter’s grandparents come to see them on this day. First they go to church and thank God. Then they have a traditional family dinner. They eat roast turkey with potatoes, pumpkin pie and ice-cream. Peter doesn’t like pumpkin pie but he likes chocolate ice-cream.

Найди каждому предложения (1–5) соответствующее продолжение (а–e). Напишите.

1. Thanksgiving is…

2. It is always on the…

3. Peter’s father buys…

4. Americans celebrate Thanksgiving with their families because…

5. Peter doesn’t like…

a) …it is a family holiday.

b) …pumpkin pie.

c) …an American holiday.

d) …fourth Thursday of November.

e) …a big fat turkey.

III. Writing

Task 3. Choose ONE of the topics below.

• Express your opinion on topic.

• Connect your ideas into a paragraph.

• Use present simple forms.

• Use correct form of modal verbs.

• Use appropriate punctuation.

Topic 1. Our neighbourhood Write about the places you like in your neighbourhood. Write what you can do there and explain why you like these places. Why your friends should visit these places one day.

Topic 2. Transport Write what people can change to make transport system better in place where you live. Explain why. Write why people need these changes.

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