1. MA Assessment Course, CU
2nd
Assignment: Achievement Test
Sawsan Fawzy
2. Achievement Test on Unit 5 “Going Places”
Section One: Reading Skills (20 min.)
- Read the following passage then answer the all the questions below
3. A) According to Brien, what are the two most important hows to know about backpacking? (3 marks)
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B) Choose the correct answer: (4 marks)
1- How do you define “backpacking”?
a) Wearing backpacks b) An interest in backpacks c) An entertaining activity d) An interest in travelling
2- How do you define “outdoor clothes”?
a) Vacation clothes b) Sportswear c) Outside-building clothes d) Camping and entertainment clothes
3- If you take Brien’s advice “access,” how would you pack your things?
a) Put most of your things at the top of your backpack.
b) It’s better not to put anything at the bottom of your backpack.
c) Make sure to be able to open your backpack quickly and easily.
d) Organize your backpack things to be easy to reach.
4- Which word/phrase describes the “expert” Brien best?
a) Experienced b) Knowledgeable c) A backpacking fan d) A backpacking trainer
C) According to the interview, determine whether each of the following statements is an opinion (O) or a fact (F):
(3 marks)
1- Backpacking can get difficult at times. O F
2- Access and balance are the keys to packing well. O F
3- You don’t have control over the weather. O F
Section Two: Writing Skills (40 min.)
- Write a short school magazine article on a vacation activity that you’ve done. Tell your schoolmates about your tips to make
the most of this activity. (10 marks)