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Group 13

READING

B5 DB1 E1

Learning Outcomes Giving instructions, describing andnarrating orally

Band 5Standard performances B5

Demonstrate the ability to uselanguage in a variety of situationsusing largely appropriate languageconventions

Descriptor B5 DB1Reading and summarising texts

Evidence B5 DB1 E1

Able to extract relevant points andreorganize them into a paragraph usingsuitable connectors

Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.

Trees are very important to all of us. Hence, we need to take good care of

them. Trees produce life-giving oxygen. They absorb carbon dioxide while

helping to cool the area around them. When trees are cut down and burnt, they

release carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This increases the green house

effect which in turn creates global warming.

Trees provide shade and fruits to quench our hunger and thirst. Birds and

wildlife build their homes in the trees. When trees are destroyed, these creatures

lose their habitat and gradually become extinct.

Another important value of trees is they prevent soil erosion by holding the

soil together. When trees are removed, the top soil becomes loose and is easily

washed down by rain water. This can cause landslides which in turn cause rivers

to overflow and create floods. Cutting down of trees on a large scale can cause

rivers and streams to dry up.

Trees also have aesthetic value. They beautify and brighten up their

surrounding areas. They also help to relieve stress by providing a sight for sore

eyes.

Identify at least 5 reasons why the trees are very important.

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iii) ___________________________________________________________________________

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By using the reasons, write a summary on the importance of trees. Use your own

words as far as possible without changing the original meaning.

Begin your summary as follows:

Trees are very important to humans, animals and other plants.....

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ANSWER

Trees are very important to humans, animals and other plants. Firstly,

trees produce life-giving oxygen.(1) When trees are burnt, they release

carbon dioxide,(2) increasing the green house effect. Trees also provide

shade (3) and fruits.(4) Besides , trees provide habitats for birds(5) and

wildlife.(6) Furthermore, trees prevent soil erosion(7) by holding the soiltogether. Moreover, trees help to beautify its surrounding areas.(8)

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words)

Content points: 8

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B5 DB1 E1

Learning Outcomes Giving instructions, describing andnarrating orally

Band 5Standard performances B5

Demonstrate the ability to uselanguage in a variety of situationsusing largely appropriate languageconventions

Descriptor B5 DB1Reading and summarising texts

Evidence B5 DB1 E1

Able to extract relevant points andreorganize them into a paragraph usingsuitable connectors

Read the article below and complete the following task.

Nutritionists say that being a vegetarian has its advantages and

disadvantages. Those who practice a vegetarian diet will be much healthier and

more energetic. This group usually has less heart disease, lower blood

pressure, fewer digestive problems and a lower risk of getting cancer. A

vegetarian diet is also the perfect regimen to lose weight. However, being avegetarian also has its disadvantages. If you do not eat meat at all, you may

lose essential nutrients. Vegetarians may have a higher risk of getting

osteoporosis, as they lack calcium in their body. They could also suffer from

anemia, have a pasty complexion and could be exhausted most of the time.

Vegetarians may also have beauty problems such as shedding of hair,

flaking of lips and cracking in the hands.

Complete the table below using the headings as clues.

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VEGETARIAN

DISADVANTAGESADVANTAGES

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By using your answers, write a summary on the advantages and disadvantages

of being a vegetarian. Use your own words as far as possible without changing

the original meaning.

Begin your summary as follows:

According to nutritionists, being a vegetarian has its advantages and ......

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SAMPLE ANSWER

According to nutritionists, being a vegetarian has its advantages and

disadvantages. Vegetarians will be healthy and energetic. A vegetarian diet

helps to reduce weight. The drawback of a vegetarian diet is the loss of

essential nutrients as there is no meat intake. In addition, vegetarians face a

higher risk of getting osteoporosis. They may become victims of beauty

problems too.

(60 words)