Model IAS Cluster Assessment

English

Cluster B

Foundations3

The Speaking Presentation is aligned to Standards 5.1 5.4. Scoring guide appears on page 3 of the test support document.

Listening Directions Listening: Read the questions, then watch and listen to the anti-smoking speech. Answer the questions as you watch or immediately after. You will be given a second showing of the video and a final opportunity to answer the questions. You will be asked 7 multiple choice questions and 1 constructed response question. 1. According to research, how many American women are smokers? A. 25.9 million B. 20.7 million C. 23.9 million D. 25.7 million 2. What makes the speaker so annoyed about teen smokers? A. So many young men take huge risk with their health. B. So many young men spend a lot of money on smoking. C. So many young men take huge risk of getting busted while smoking. D. So many young men think smoking is important for their bodie s. 3. Which of the following parts of the body are exposed to the risk of cancer because of smoking? A. kidneys, arms, and lungs B. breast, lungs, and stomach C. mouth, esophagus, and throat D. throat, tongue, and stomach 4. Which analogy does the speaker use to illustrate the danger of smoking? A. the parts of the body and the parts of a car B. the smoke from a cigarette and air pollution C. body damage and rusting of metals D. life span of a smoker and a ticking time bomb 5. What suggestion does the speaker make to lessen the number of teen smokers? A. A No Smoking sign should be put in all closed areas and public places. B. The no smoking age should be raised to 21when teenagers become more mature. C. A no smoking law should be imposed on high school students. D. Smoke detectors should be installed in places where teenagers frequently gather. 6. What role does age gap play in increasing the number of teen smokers? A. Younger students are rarely influenced by their elder mates. B. Older students tend to make fun of their younger mates. C. Students of different age groups always fall in trouble. D. Younger students tend to imitate everything their elder mates do. 7. Who is the intended audience of the speech? A. state authorities B. school teachers C. manual laborers D. cigarette sellers

8. Was the speaker successful at delivering her speech? Use details and information from the speech to support your answer.

Reading
Directions Reading: In this section you will read one passage, then answer 7 multiple choice questions and 1 constructed response question. Answer all question in the space provided. As the world shrinks, we more and more find ourselves dealing with people from distant lands. In one sense this is a wonderful opportunity. In another sense it poses the question, What do I say, and how do I say it? Read the essay about language learning, and answer the questions that follow. 1) Language is central to human communication. It makes the exchange of ideas easier in nearly all fields. Imagine if everyone spoke his own language. What would a society look like? Would a society even be possible? The fact that Qatar has visitors and residents from different countries all speaking different languages is a likely source of problems. However, reliance on a single universal language is a solution. English is a good choice for that universal language because it is commonly used language throughout the world. Further, English is a simple and enjoyable language that is easy to learn. Additionally, it is the principal language of business and learning. 2) It is true that English has become the most commonly used language throughout the world. If you wanted to speak to an Indian taxi driver, a Turkish hairdresser, a Filipino shopkeeper, and a South African dentist, your chances of communicating with them all would be strongest if you used English. Otherwise, you would have to speak all these four languagesa virtual impossibility for most people. Moreover, if you bought a new home-theatre set, or any other technical device, you would be able to read the manual and operate this device best if you knew English well. Additionally, you would be better able to use the Internet more effectively by knowing English. Many people find it difficult to learn English because learning English costs a lot of money. 3) Unlike many other languages, English is simple, enjoyable, and easily learned. When I decided to learn English three years ago, I was happy that I had found all that a language learner may need-- CDs, interactive courses, Internet websites, graded readers stories, speaking courses, and many more learning aids. It is also worth mentioning that English is simple. You can learn English without spending a lot of time on dull grammar lessons, and you can express your thoughts in a variety ways. You can be understood often by just coming close. For example, if you want to find a bus, and you dont know where to go, you can ask anyone by saying Where is the bus stop, please? or you can simply say bus stop, please, bus, please, and surely someone will understand you well enough to help. 4) It is clear that English is the language of business and learning in most parts of the world. Universities, colleges, and even secondary schools here in Qatar teach core subjects in English. Furthermore, technical idioms in the fields of medicine, engineering, law, computer and even politics are principally English. You can more easily travel abroad to study your specialization if you know English. If you apply for a job, the first thing an interviewer will ask for, after agreeing on your certificates, is your level in English. Most likely the interviewer will reject any job applicant who does not have strong English skills despite the presence of other required job qualifications. 5) To sum up, depending on English as a universal language is a good choice. Also it is beneficial for government, schools, and parents to encourage children to learn English and to enjoy it. A wise man said "To merely know is nothing compared to being interested to know, being interested to know is nothing compared to deriving joy from learning it."

9. What is the main idea of the essay? A. Qatar has no tendency to spread English language learning. B. Learning English is easy and worthwhile experience. C. It takes a lot of grammatical study to learn English. D. Learning English is difficult and dull experience. 10. Which sentence in paragraph two is irrelevant? A. It is true that English has become the most commonly used language throughout the world. B. Otherwise, you would have to speak all these four languagesa virtual impossibility for most people. C. Moreover, if you bought a new home-theatre set, or any other technical device, you would be able to read the manual and operate this device best if you knew English well. D. Many people find it difficult to learn English because learning English costs a lot of money. 11. Read the sentences from paragraph 1.

Imagine if everyone spoke his own language. What would a society look like? Would a society even be possible?
Which of the following is true of the two questions in the excerpt? A. The author considers their answers obvious. B. The author is asking them to an imaginary subject. C. They are questions the author has, but cannot answer. D. They are questions to be answered later in the essay. 12. With which statement would the author of the essay most agree? A. Countries with a variety of nationals should rely on English to help communication. B. English was examined and failed as a suitable universal language. C. Countries should Qatar require English use nearly in all fields. D. English will hold back development and prosperity.

13. Read the sentence from paragraph 4. You can more easily travel abroad to study your specialization if you know English. To what does the underlined pronoun "you" refer? A. a traveler B. a student C. the author D. the reader 14. Read the sentence from the last paragraph. A wise man said "To merely know is nothing compared to being interested to know, being interested to know is nothing compared to deriving joy from learning it." Which word is closest in meaning to the underlined word? A. creating B. denying C. acquiring D. producing 15. What is the writers attitude towards studying grammar? A. Grammar is must be studied thoroughly. B. A little knowledge of grammar is enough. C. Learning grammar often confuses learners. D. Without grammar, one cannot be understood. 16. According to the essay, how is English beneficial as a universal language? Use details and information from the essay to support your answer.

Writing
Directions Writing: In this section you will answer 7 multiple choice writing questions and respond to 1 writing prompt. Your writing will receive three scores: idea development, planning, and writing strategies. 17. Which sentence is correct? A. Being punctual always work in your favor. B. Good deeds usually works in your favor. C. Being late sometimes work in your favor. D. Bad deeds seldom work in your favor. 18. Which word is spelled correctly? A. aplicable B. aplied C. applicable D. appleid 19. Read the following paragraph.
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The Internet is very important in people's lives today. 2 Most people use it in their work. 3 One can send e-mail messages to friends, relatives, and workmates by logging on. 4 Network experts are well-paid. 5 The Internet is, therefore, essential for communication. Which sentence should be removed to maintain the unity of the paragraph? A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5 20. Read the paragraph. Tobacco smoke is killing thousands of people every year. The risk of developing lung cancer due to tobacco smoke is really high for non-smoker, and even higher for non-smoking spouses of smokers. However, the risk of smokers is considered the highest. Which persuasive technique would best develop the paragraph? A. specific examples B. data and statistics C. personal opinion D. direct quotations

21. Which sentence is punctuated correctly? A. Most students would rather wear a school uniform? B. Most students would rather wear a school uniform; C. Most students would rather wear a school uniform: D. Most students would rather wear a school uniform. 22. Read the sentence. _______________ Sarah drives to the cabin several times a year, she is often nervous about finding her way. Which word would best begin the sentence? A. Therefore B. Meanwhile C. Consequently D. Although 23. Which sentence contains a punctuation error? A. Scientists say, "Cancer is responsible for the deaths of many thousands every year." B. Scientists say: "Cancer is responsible for the deaths of many thousands every year." C. Scientists say, "Cancer is responsible for the deaths of many thousands every year?" D. Scientists say, "Cancer is responsible for the deaths of many thousands every year" .

Writing Prompt Think about your academic career after high school. Think about subjects you like and do well in. Consider other features of you preparation and learning style. Also, think about the colleges you are familiar with. Choose a college and write an essay explaining why you should be admitted to it.

Your essay will be evaluated on the basis of clear and organized ideas, strong details, effective sentences, and correct writing skills. You may use the space below to plan what you are going to write (notes, outline, story map, or other).

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