Контрольные работы

Приближается конец четверти. Перед коллегами встаёт вопрос, в какой форме проводить контрольные работы в связи с рекомендациями Министерства образование отдавать предпочтение устным формам контроля.
Существует ещё одна рекомендация: в 1 четверти проводить контрольные работы на материале предыдущего года обучения.
В связи с этим большинство коллег, как нам кажется, будут проводить (или уже провели, проводят) контрольные работы с помощью привычных тестов. В подобном виде контроля есть свои недостатки и преимущества.
О них Вы можете высказаться в комментариях. А авторы приводят пример контрольной работы по чтению в 6 классе (учебник для 6 класса авторов Юхнель, Наумовой). Контрольная рассчитана на средний уровень подготовки учащихся, соответствует теме устной речи. В журнале будет записана как «Контрольная работа по теме «Каникулы».

Reading Comprehension Text
Form 6
All Things Are Difficult Before They Are Easy

Last year we had very nice holidays — we went to the sea. It was for the first time, because usually we spend our holidays in the country.
We went to the sea by car. On the way we saw a lot of beautiful places: green fields and large forests, high mountains and long rivers, green hills and beautiful lakes.
But the most wonderful thing was the sea! How happy we were when we saw it!
When we came there it was late evening. The sky seemed to be black. We could see the bright moon and a lot of bright stars in the sky! The sea seemed to be black too. I thought it was wonderful!
The first thing we did in the morning was to run to the sea.
What a pity I couldn’t swim! My Dad, Mum and my brother enjoyed swimming, and I could only play in the warm sea water.
The next day Dad taught me to swim. At first it was difficult to learn to swim, but I tried my best.
Now I can swim very well. You know, «All things are difficult before they are easy», as the proverb says.

Reading Comprehension Test
Form 6
All Things Are Difficult Before They Are Easy

I. Match the phrases in column A with their translations in column B.

II. Answer Yes or No.

1. Did the family go to the sea last year?
2. Was it for the second time?
3. Did they go to the sea by ship?
4. Did they come to the sea in the morning?
5. Could the boy swim?

III. Are the sentences true or false? Correct the false sentences.

1. We spent last year near the lake.
2. They usually spent their holidays in the country.
3. They went to the sea by car.
4. The sky and the moon were wonderful.
5. In the morning they ran to the forest.
6. The sea was cold.
7. Mother taught the boy to swim.
8. They were a family of four.

IV. Answer the questions.

1. Where did the family go last summer?
2. Did they like the sea?
3. Was it difficult for the boy to learn to swim?
4. What does the proverb say?

V. Write 4-5 sentences about your last summer holidays.

You may use the following: my dream, to travel, go swimming, sing songs, play computer games, in the country, at home, be happy