Evaluation paper 10 th form

SECTION I. THE ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNICATIVE COMPETENCE

20 points

Read the text and do the tasks below the text.

Cultural Do’s and Don’ts

When travelling outside of your own culture, it is always rewarding to put yourself deep
within the host culture to develop a better appreciation of your new environment. However,
things that might be considered ‘normal’ in your home country could be viewed as rude in
someone else’s, and vice versa.

Before entering a foreign environment, it is best to find out what to expect. Read as much as
you can before travelling to a new country to become an expert in local social rules and
cultural differences. Travel guides will usually provide a very specific list of “do’s” and
“don’ts.” Be sure to make use of Internet sites or forums, and of course do not hesitate to ask
the locals. It is better to ask what might seem like a ridiculous question to one person, than to
make a fool of yourself in front of a larger group.

When I first moved to Japan, I was surprised that people made unpleasant noises when they
ate noodles. They even picked up the bowl to drink the soup. Making noise while eating and
drinking straight from the bowl is definitely disapproved of in my country. But in Japan, it is
not rude, it is actually expected.

Over the years, I have travelled to many places. Each country may have its own set of
cultural taboos and acceptable behavior. Here is a short list of some of the more interesting
yet strange local customs that I have come across:

*Discussing sports in Germany is considered an uneducated thing to do.

*Do not blow your nose in public in Korea, China, Saudi Arabia, or France.

*When in Thailand, never touch the head of a small child. It is considered bad luck.

*In many Asian countries, such as China, pointing with the index finger in public is
considered quite rude.

*Bulgaria can be a confusing place for many foreigners—the locals shake their head to
indicate “yes” and nod the head up to indicate “no.”

In conclusion, if you happen to commit a mistake, don’t worry too much about it. Mistakes
happen whether we like it or not and sometimes that’s the only way to learn.

1.Identify an circle the correct variant (True/False). Justify your choice.

6 points
a)In Japan it is rude to make noise while eating and drinking: True False
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b)In Germany it is considered polite to discuss sports in public: True False
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2.Find in the text synonyms for the word and word combination given below:
2 points
a)to present___________________________
b)to make an effort_____________________

3.Find in the text antonyms for the words given below: 2

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a)similarity________________
b)clear___________________
4.Comment the phrase below (35-40 words): 6
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Mistakes happen whether we like it or not and sometimes that’s the only way to learn.
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5.Identify the message of the text and comment on it (30-35 words) 4
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SECTION II. THE ASSESSMENT OF LINGUISTIC COMPETENCE
Grammar
Open the brackets making the necessary changes to complete the sentences 30
points
1. The_________________(to involve) of parents in primary school classrooms has several
benefits.
2.She has been a ____________(monk) for more than ten years in this monastery.
3.My daughter will be the ____________(heir) of my family treasures.
4. The ________________ (headmaster) of our school is a very strict person.
5. These boys are ______________(genius).
6. The ___________________(mouse) eat cheese.
7. These__________________(formula) are good for nothing.
8. The family _________________(is/are) busy with their individual problems.
9.Put that cheese on the________________(scale/scales).
10.Did you have to pay__________________ (custom/customs) on these computers?
11.It is generally accepted that bad news ___________________(do not/does not) make us
happy.
12. The cattle _________________(was/were) grazing under some trees.
13. I________________(not to pay) the bill and now the electricity_______________(to
disconnect).
14. My car_________________(to break down), so I_________________(to walk) to work
these days.
15. Sally, I__________________(not to expect) to see you here! What
you________________(to do ) in New York?
SECTION III. THE ASSESSMENT OF PRAGMATIC AND CIVIC COMPETENCES
Write an essay on the following topic (160-180 words, bring 2-3 arguments, make use of
linking words).

30 points
“Each generation is different… How is your generation different from other generations?
Give 2 pieces of advice for people of your generation”
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