Tasks for the Summative Assessment for the term 2 Reading
Task. Read the text about Alex’s hometown.
My town – Newquay
Newquay is a small town on the Atlantic coast in the south of England. It has got great beaches and is the best place to surf in the United Kingdom. There are lots of surf schools where you can learn how to surf. I go surfing with my friends every weekend. I love Newquay because there are lots of other things to do as well as surfing. If you like water sports, you can go kayaking, water-skiing or coasteering. Coasteering involves rock climbing, jumping into the sea and swimming in the same activity. So, you should always go with a special instructor. If you like animals you can also visit the Blue Reef Aquarium and see lots of different fish and even sharks. You can also go horse riding on the beach or visit Newquay Zoo. There are lots of other attractions too like mini golf and bowling.
Circle the 3 things Alex writes about.
A) Rainy weather in Newquay
B) Water activities in Newquay
C) Interesting history of Newquay
D) Water attraction to visit in Newquay
E) Tasty meals in Newquay
F) Location of Newquay in England
Complete the sentences below follow the sentence structure:Завершите предложения согласно по структуре.
4. Alex likes Newquay because he can go …
5. While coasteering you should always take a special instructor with you because it involves…
6. Newquay is a small …
7. In Newquay lots of other attractions …
2. Writing
Topic 1. Drama and comedy
Write a short topic answering the next questions. Напишите короткий рассказ отвечая на следующие вопросы.
1. Do you like watching films on the weekdays or on Sundays? Why?
2. What kind of films do you like watching?
3. Can you name your favourite cinema?
4. Where is it located?
5. How do you usually get to your favourite cinema?
6. What is your favourite movie? Why do you like it?
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Almaty - Kazakhstan's southern capital, a city of a half million inhabitants, the administrative, economic and cultural center of the country. Surrounded by snow-capped mountains semicircle Trans-Ili Alatau, it captivates with its originality. Alpine meadows, Tien-Shan spruce, gardens serve it as a kind of frame. On a high hill Koktyube is surveyed the entire city - panorama strictly lined with dressed in green neighborhoods, shot up into the bright blue sky beautiful tall buildings. Successfully entered in a mountain landscape, subordinate unified original decision, they make a beautiful city's skyline, which are widely used elements of national culture and achievements of modern construction equipment.
Almaty - a garden city. Half of its area is occupied by green spaces - pyramidal and silver poplar, elm, oak, birch, linden, black locust, pine and spruce. In the spring, when everything blooms, Almaty is particularly good. White foam gardens cover the surrounding mountains and down in the midst of urban neighborhoods, spread out a red carpet of tulips. Summer evening cool breeze from the mountains, and called for a walk along the boulevards and avenues, in an area with colorful flower beds, where bizarre spray jets scattered numerous fountains. Autumn foliage of gold charms, penetrated by the sun, the scent of the famous Almaty apples - aport. And how beautiful the city winter, short but frosty and snowy. On skis and skates stand then all citizens.
At all times of the year attracts mountain skating rink "Medeo". The famous ice ice world records, sparkles under the bright mountain sun. Because of its exceptional natural and unique data engineering and architectural design, the sports complex has received worldwide fame, became the pride of Almaty.
South capital of Kazakhstan is generous and hospitable. Heat and sun greets the guests and she prettier every year.
For information: Almaty, Kazakh language is translated as "Apple", while the Alma-Ata - is a collection of Kazakh words "Apple-grandfather." There is a good article about the names of the city, read вроде так
He asked Alice to make herself at home and added he would be in a minute. Alice said that she thought he liked reading horror books.John asked her why she thought so.Alice answered that there were a lot of them on his desk.John explained that those were the books of his younger brother and he seldom read that kind of books.He added that he really preferred books on photography and history.Alice said that it was all right and she added that she would bring him some more historical CD books the following day.