Summative Test Unit I: “Natural World”

9th Form

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READING COMPREHENSION 23 points

I. Read the text and do the tasks below.
These days, meteorologists give us reasonable accurate weather forecast. But what did we do
before scientists used modern technology to predict the weather? Well people looked at their
surroundings to get clues about what the weather might be like. For example, the movements of
clouds tell us a lot about future weather conditions. Clouds moving in different directions usually
mean bad weather is not far off. Animal behavior is another clue. Look to see where birds are flying
in the air. If they are flying higher than usual, the weather will be nice. Stand still and listen. Many
animals, particularly birds, tend to be quiet just before it rains. How the weather smells is another
useful indicator of future weather conditions. There`s a saying, “flowers smell best just before the
rain”. This is because smells are stronger in humid air.
One more clue is when we look up at the moon. If you can see it clearly, it means that the
weather has cooled and rain is probably on the way. Of course, none of these methods are perfect
and it would be incorrect to use them instead of modern technology. But they do have their uses. So
why not learn them? You never know when they might be helpful.

1. Answer the following questions according to the text:

a) How could people predict the weather in the past?

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b) What do the movements of clouds tell us about the weather?
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c) What can one predict if the animals go quieter than usual?
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2. In the text, find synonyms for the following words:
Indicator (n.) ________________________
Exact (adj.) _________________________
Way (n.) ___________________________

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3. In the text, find antonyms for the following words:

Dry (adj.) ____________________________
Wrong (adj.) _________________________
Weaker (adv.) ________________________
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4. Circle the correct variant (True / False).

a) Clouds that are moving in different directions mean bad weather. T F
b) If birds are flying higher, the weather will be bad. T F
c) The smells of flowers are stronger in dry air. T F
d) If you can see the moon clearly, it will rain. T F
 e) The clues of nature are more accurate than modern technology. T F

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5. Think of a title for the text and write it on the line below.

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6. Do you follow the weather forecast? Is it always correct? Explain your point of view and
bring arguments to support it.
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GRAMMAR 20 points
II. Make the following nouns plural:

Index ______________________ Matrix _____________________

Stimulus ___________________ Criterion ____________________
Crisis _____________________ Agendum ___________________
Medium ___________________ Fungus _____________________
Curriculum ________________ Spectrum ___________________

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Make the masculine nouns in brackets feminine.

1. My ______________ visits us regularly. (nephew)

2. She has been a ______________ for more than 10 years in this monastery. (monk)
3. My daughter will be the _______________ of my family treasures. (heir)
4. I was impressed by the speech of our _______________ (mayor).
5. This poem was written by a famous _______________ (poet).
6. A _______________ was hunted by three men. (boar)
7. Her ___________________ (father-in-law) was informed about their arrival.
8. My cousin is the most famous _________________ in the country. (actor)
9. My grandma owns many hens and ducks but only one _______________ (gander).
10. She worked as a __________________ in a restaurant. (waiter)

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III. Writing

“Earth provides enough to satisfy every man’s needs, but not every man’s greed.”
(Mahatma Gandhi)
In about 70-80 words, write an essay on the topic using reasons and specific examples to support
your ideas. Make use of the linking words and follow the structure of an essay: introduction, body
and conclusion.

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Mark 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Points 63-61 60-54 53-47 46-40 39-34 33-28 27-21 20-15 14-7 6-1

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