Summative assessment for the unit

8th grade

Name: _______________________

Reading.

Nature Around Us

Nature is all the living and non-living things we see outside. We can see trees, flowers, animals,
and the sky.
Trees: Trees are tall plants. They have leaves and give us shade. Some trees have fruits like apples
and oranges.
Plants: Plants are small living things in the ground. They need water and sunlight to grow.
Animals: Animals are living things that move. Some animals are pets like dogs and cats. Others
live in the wild.
Sky: The sky is above us. It's blue during the day and black at night with stars.
Nature is Important: Nature gives us fresh air and food. We should take care of nature by not
littering and planting trees.
TRUE OR FALSE?
Trees are short plants with woody stems. True False

Plants need water and sunlight to grow. True False

Animals are only found in the wild. True False

The sky is blue during the night. True False

Taking care of nature includes planting trees. True False

(5 marks)
Writing

Task 2. Past/Present/Future

1. Yesterday, I __________ (play) with my friends in the park.

2. Tomorrow, we __________ (go) to the zoo to see the animals.

3. Cats __________ (like) to chase mice.

4. She always __________ (eat) breakfast in the morning.

5. Last week, they __________ (visit) their grandparents.

6. Next month, he __________ (start) a new job.

7. The sun __________ (rise) in the east every morning.

8. I __________ (read) a book every night before bed.

(8 marks)

Total marks: __ / 13