Summative assessment for term 1 READING
Task 1. Read the text. Distinguish Fact from Opinion. Two of the statements below present facts, which can be proved. The other statement is an opinion, which expresses someone’s thoughts or beliefs. Label the statements F for fact and O for opinion.
1. . Ice carves are often sculptors of chefs.
2. . An ice carving is more elegant than a snow sculpture.
3. At some ice carving contests, teams make massive sculptures from 25 blocks of ice.

THE ART AND SPORT OF ICE AND SNOW SCULPTURE
Ice carving and snow sculpturing are sports as well as arts. The Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada hosts contests in these sports each winter. The region is a perfect site for these events. It has long cold winters and ample snowfall. The sculptures are works of art.
Ice carving is an art. Ice sculptures range from massive monuments to small decorations. The artists who make them may be sculptors or chefs. But ice carving is also a sport. Contests may last for days. Teams of two or more people sculpt blocks of ice the size of large suitcases. At some contests, a team works on one block of ice. At other contests, a team may create a sculpture from 25 blocks of ice.
The art of snow sculpturing attracts sculptors who normally work with other materials. They enjoy working with snow because they can make massive forms in a short time. In contests, teams of three or four people sculpt one large snow block. The blocks may be the size of a small room. They may weigh 35 tons. These contests last for two to five days. Artists work day and night to finish on time. Once completed, the snow sculptures are displayed. The sculptures remain on view as long as the cold weather lasts.
Task 2. Read the text again. Keep events in order. Number the statements below 1, 2 and 3 to show the order in which the events took place.
. a. The snow sculptures remain on view as long as the cold weather lasts.
. b. Well-packed blocks of snow the size of a small room are ready for each team.
. c. Teams of three or four people work day and night to complete their sculptures in time.
Task 3. Read the text again. Make correct inferences. Two of the statements below are correct inferences, or reasonable guesses. They are based on information in the passage. The other statements are incorrect, or faulty, inference. Label the statements C for correct inference and F for faulty inference.
1. Snow sculpturing is mainly an outdoor event.
2. Fewer artists sculpt with ice than snow.
3. Ice carving and snow sculpturing contests often are held in the northern part of the United States.

WRITING
Task 4. Choose ONE of the topics and write.
Topic 1. Write an article to a newspaper describing the most popular hobby in Kazakhstan nowadays using appropriate grammar. Try to mention these questions:
1. What kind of hobby is very popular among younger generation in Kazakhstan?
2. Why is it important?
3. Is your own hobby different from the most popular one? How? Why?
Topic 2. Write an article to a newspaper describing the recent Sport Olympiad where Kazakhstan sportsmen participated (in country or abroad) using appropriate grammar. Try to mention these questions:
1. What is the Olympiad’s focus?
2. How did our sportsmen perform?
3. Why is it important to participate in such events?

Task 1:
To distinguish fact from opinion, the students should carefully read and analyze each statement.

Statement 1: "Ice carves are often sculptors or chefs."
This statement does not provide any factual information that can be proven or verified. It expresses someone's thoughts or beliefs. Therefore, it is an opinion. Label it as O for opinion.

Statement 2: "An ice carving is more elegant than a snow sculpture."
This statement expresses a preference or subjective judgment, rather than presenting a verifiable fact. It is an opinion. Label it as O for opinion.

Statement 3: "At some ice carving contests, teams make massive sculptures from 25 blocks of ice."
This statement provides specific information about ice carving contests and the number of blocks of ice used. It can be verified and proven. Therefore, it is a fact. Label it as F for fact.

Task 2:
To determine the order of events, the students should carefully reread the text and identify the chronological sequence of events.

Statement a: "The snow sculptures remain on view as long as the cold weather lasts."
Based on the information in the passage, it is mentioned that the sculptures remain on view as long as the cold weather lasts, indicating that this event happens after the sculptures are completed. Number it as 2.

Statement b: "Well-packed blocks of snow the size of a small room are ready for each team."
This statement suggests that the blocks of snow are prepared before the teams start sculpting. Number it as 1.

Statement c: "Teams of three or four people work day and night to complete their sculptures in time."
The text mentions that the teams work day and night to finish their sculptures on time, indicating that this event takes place after the blocks of snow are ready for each team. Number it as 3.

Task 3:
To make correct inferences, the students should carefully analyze the information in the passage and draw logical conclusions.

Statement 1: "Snow sculpturing is mainly an outdoor event."
Based on the information provided, it is mentioned that snow sculptures remain on view as long as the cold weather lasts, suggesting that snow sculpturing is mainly an outdoor event. Label it as C for correct inference.

Statement 2: "Fewer artists sculpt with ice than snow."
The passage does not provide any information to support or refute this statement. It is not a reasonable inference based on the given information. Label it as F for faulty inference.

Statement 3: "Ice carving and snow sculpturing contests often are held in the northern part of the United States."
The text mentions that the Great Lakes region of the United States and Canada hosts contests in ice carving and snow sculpturing, indicating that they are held in the northern part of the United States. Label it as C for correct inference.

Task 4:
For Writing, the student needs to choose one of the topics and write an article accordingly.

Topic 1: "The most popular hobby in Kazakhstan nowadays"
The student needs to write an article describing the most popular hobby among the younger generation in Kazakhstan, mentioning why it is important and whether their own hobby differs from the most popular one. The article should use appropriate grammar.

Topic 2: "The recent Sport Olympiad where Kazakhstan sportsmen participated"
The student needs to write an article describing a recent Sport Olympiad in which Kazakhstan sportsmen participated, focusing on the Olympiad's purpose, discussing the performance of the Kazakh sportsmen, and explaining the importance of participating in such events. The article should use appropriate grammar.