Summative assessment for the Term 4 Grade 6
Reading
Task 1. Read the text.
Problems in a neighbourhood
Even if you live in the heart of the city, there's no reason why you shouldn't 1 ……………… up gardening. We can't all afford a large garden, but we can all create a space where we can follow the seasons. Whether it's a window box, a balcony or a tiny yard, anyone can have the pleasure of looking 2 ……………… plants.
A window box is a small box of plants that literally sits outside your window. Here, the choice of plants is what counts. You want a splash of colour all year 3 ………………, so choose flowers that bloom at different times of the year. Daffodils, for example, are beautiful spring flowers and will soon have you looking forward to summer. Their bright colours will also attract butterflies, bringing a touch of life. If you've got a balcony, you've got a little more freedom. In this case, the key is to 4 ……………… maximum use of the space you've got available. Put taller plants against the walls of the house, with shorter plants and flowers along the 5 ……………… of the balcony.
You can also add a water feature; a small fountain creates interest and can have a cooling effect on a hot summer's day. If your neighbours' balcony is next to yours, why not use a fast-growing plant like wisteria to form a natural barrier, giving you more privacy?
Circle the best variant to the gap.
1. 1) take 2) set 3) put 4) make
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2. 1) on 2) up 3) after 4) down
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3. 1) around 2) over 3) along 4) across
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4. 1) get 2) make 3) have 4) do
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5. 1) edge 2) boundary 3) rim 4) frame
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Writing Task 2 . Choose only ONE of the topics below.
Topic 1. Our Neighbourhood
The next questions will help to you.
- How well do you know the people who live next door to you?
- Do you think it’s important to know your neighbours?
- What kinds of problems do people sometimes have with their neighbours?
- How do you think neighbours can help each other?
Topic 2. Transport
The next questions will help to you.
- What are some common transportations in your hometown?
- How popular bicycle in your hometown? Why?
- How often do you ride a bicycle? Why? Why not?
- Do you think those bicycles are suitable for all ages? Why? Why not?
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