SECTION I. THE ASSESSMENT OF COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE.

(30 POINTS)
Read the text and do the tasks below.
Cool to Be Kind
Empathy is a matter of learning how to understand someone else, both what they think and how they
feel. Empathy is being able to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. Everyone is different, and levels of
empathy differ from person to person. Some people are more highly sensitive than others. They will
naturally feel what other people feel. Others don’t understand emotions in people as well.
Researchers from the University of Michigan reported that empathy among college students had
dropped sharply over the past 10 years. That could be because so many people have replaced face time
with screen time. Having empathy is about understanding other people. Today, people spend more time
alone and are less likely to join groups and clubs. If we turn on the TV, we can see only news and reality
shows highlighting people fighting, competing, and generally treating one another with no respect.
Humans learn by example and most of the examples on TV are anything but empathetic. Humans are
social by nature. Having relationships with other people is an important part of being human and having
empathy is critical to those relationships. Researchers have also found that empathetic teenagers are more
likely to have high self-esteem.
Empathy can be a cure for loneliness, depression, anxiety, and fear. Empathy is also a sign of a good
leader. Good social skills including empathy are a kind of “emotional intelligence” that will help you
succeed in many areas of life. Academics are important. But if you don’t have emotional intelligence, you
won’t be as successful in work or in your love life.
Volunteering is a good way to develop more empathy. Having compassion for others is a valuable skill
that everyone should work to improve. Challenging yourself to care for others is a great way to learn
empathy. Join a club or a team that has a diverse membership. You can learn a lot from people of
different ages, races or backgrounds. Spend time caring for pets at an animal shelter. Once a week, have a
'' sharing circle'' with your family. Take turns listening to one another talk, without interrupting. Empathy
is something you can learn.
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1. 1. Having empathy is…… A A
a. different , and levels of empathy differ from person to person. 0 0
b. about understanding other people. 1 1
c. an important part of being human.
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2. Volunteering is… 0 0
a. to join groups or clubs. 1 1
b. something you can learn.
c. a good way to develop more empathy.
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3. Empathy among college students……. 0 0
a. had dropped sharply over the past 10 years. 1 1
b. is a matter of learning how to understand someone else.
c. is a valuable skill that everyone should work to improve.
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4. Sharing circle means…. 0 0
a. to put yourself in someone’s shoes. 1 1
b. to spend more time alone.
c. to get together with your family.
2. In the text, identify the meaning of the words. Circle the correct variant. A A
1. The word “highlighting” in the text means: 0 0
a. point 1 1
b. emphasis
c. reduce
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2. The word “empathy” in the text means” 0 0
a. indifference 1 1
b. love
c. compassion
3. Answer the questions below, choosing words from the text A A
1. What did the researchers from the University of Michigan report? 0 0
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2. What does the empathy can heal? 0 0
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3. What is “emotional intelligence”? 0 0
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4. What have the researchers found about empathetic teenagers? 1 1
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4. Match the halves of the sentences. Write the answers in the table below. One is A A
extra. 0 0
1. Empathy is a. are social by nature 1 1
2. Having compassion b. you won’t be as successful in work. A A
3. Humans c. is a valuable skill that everyone should work to 0 0
improve. 1 1
4.If you don’t have emotional d. a matter of learning how to understand someone A A
intelligence else. 0 0
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5. Identify if the statements are true or false. Circle the correct variant. Justify your A A
choice citing from the text. 0 0
Some people are less sensitive than others. 1 1
A. True B. False 2 2
Because
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Having relationships with other people is unimportant part of being human. 2 2
A. True B. False
Because A A
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Good social skills are a kind of emotional intelligence.
A. True F. False
Because
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6. Write the most important ideas in order they come in the text. Fill in the table with A A
the correct letter. 0 0
1. Emotional intelligence is important in many areas of life. 2 2
2. Empathy differs from people to people. A A
3. Having compassion is a valuable skill. 0 0
4. Humans are social by nature. 2 2
A A
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2 2
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7. What is the main idea of the text? Circle the correct variant.
1. Empathy is a sign of a good leader. A A
2. Having relationships with other people is an important part of being human. 0 0
3. Empathy is about understanding other people. 2 2

I. Cultural Domain Assessment of Pluri/intercultural and communicative language competences

Written production – 30 points
“ The greatest revolution of our generation is the discovery that human beings, by
changing the inner attitudes of their minds, can change the outer aspects of their lives.”
In about 120-150 words, write an essay explaining your point of view on the statement.
Make use of linking words and phrases to connect your ideas. Follow the structure of an
essay: Introduction, Body, Conclusion.
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