If you’ve ever seen smog hanging low over a city, then you’ve seen air pollution first-hand. Air pollution can be natural or man-made, but it’s the man-made pollutants that are the most destructive, like greenhouse gases that contribute to global warming and the destruction of the ozone. Carbon dioxide is one of the worst air pollutants, it’s mainly emitted from power plants, cars, planes and other vehicles and comes from burning fossil fuels. Another major air pollutant is methane, which comes from raising livestock, and CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) which are used in aerosol products.
Air pollution has been linked to health problems like asthma and lung disease, as well as the deterioration of the ozone layer (which protects us from harmful UV rays) and the warming of the earth which may destroy the habitats of many animals. Governments are trying to encourage people to lessen air pollution driving less, recycling and limiting their energy consumption.
Sample questions and mark scheme
Tasks for the Summative Assessment for the term 3
Listening
Task. Listen to the recording twice and answer the questions. Write NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS or A NUMBER.CD3. Tapescript 3.OR
Go to this link to listen information. http://www.autoenglish.org/listening/JK.htm
Example: 0. Was she happy in her marriage? No, she was not.
1. What did J.K. Rowling study at university?
[1]
2. What was her life when she was married?
[1]
3. What town did J.K. Rowling prepare the first Harry Potter book?
[1]
4. How many publishers did she offer her book to?
[1]
5. What was the name of the publisher’s daughter?
[1]
6. How many books were written later?
[1]
Total [6]
Reading
Task. Read the text carefully and answer the questions.
Hurricanes
Have you ever been to a hurricane? Hurricanes are serious weather storms. They can do a
lot of damage. But what is a hurricane? Another name for a hurricane is a tropical cyclone. A
hurricane consists of thunderstorms, torrential rains, and waves with winds up to 75 mph or higher.
A hurricane is a tropical storm that starts out in the ocean and gathers speed and strength as it
travels.
When the winds inside these storms reach 39 mph, they are given names. An international
committee developed the list of names. Hurricanes alternate back and forth between male and
female names. Giving the hurricanes names makes it easier for meteorologists to identify and track
certain storms. This makes it easier to announce hurricane warnings, as well.
The best place to be during a hurricane is indoors and away from windows and doors. If the
hurricane is very bad, you will probably be asked to evacuate and move to safer ground. It is
important to keep a bag ready that contains fresh water, long-lasting food, first aid kit, flashlight,
rain gear, and other items that would be useful if you had to leave your home for a few days.
Part 1. Choose the correct answer.
Example: 0. According to the author the waves to form a hurricane should be..
A) less than 75 mph
B) less than 39 mph
C) up to 75 mph or higher
D) up to 39 mph
1. According to the author how fast does a tropical storm need to be moving in order to receive a
name?
A) 25 mph
B) Over 39 mph
C) 100 mph
D) Over 76 mph [1]
2. Where does the author write this informationto the question above?
A) Second paragraph
B) Third paragraph
C) First paragraph
D) None of the above
[1]
Part 2. Find some inconsistences in the statements. Mark these sentences Yes, No, Not Given.
3. Fishermen all over the world know when hurricanes start. [1]
4. Hurricanes usually start in the steppe. [1]
5. The best place to hide from hurricane is indoors. [1]
6. Humans’ names are not given to the hurricanes. [1]
Total [6]
WRITING
Task. Look at the films below. Choose one of them to write a review about. Use linking words and
connectors in sentences to make some coherent paragraphs. You can use prompts for your answer.
French and the classics 1 French and classics
Poor 1 She was poor
Edinburgh 1 in Edinburgh
Twelve 1 12
Alice 1
Six 1 6
1
2
3
4
5
6
B 1
A 1
Not Given 1
No 1
Yes 1
No