Klassenarbeit — Unit 6: Writing an Opinion

Track E · Klasse 8 · Niveau E · 45 Minuten

Track E · Klasse 8 · Niveau E · 45 Minuten

class test ("Klassenarbeit") — Niveau E (45 minutes)
Time. 45 minutes. Total. 45 points.

Task 1 — Listening (10 BE) Link to heading

Listen twice.

“In my view, school should start later. Firstly, teenagers’ biological clocks are different from adults’. Secondly, students who sleep more do better in school. On the other hand, many parents leave for work early. In conclusion, a thirty-minute later start would help most.”

  1. Claim: ___ . 2. First reason: ___ . 3. Counter: ___ . 4. Conclusion: ___ .

Task 2 — Reading (12 BE) Link to heading

Read the model text above. Answer.

  1. Main claim: ___ . 2. Two reasons: ___ . 3. Counter: ___ . 4. Final position: ___ .

Task 3 — Use of English (10 BE) Link to heading

Insert the right signpost.

  1. ___ , I think the rule is unfair. (opening)
  2. ___ , the teachers know the curriculum. (counter)
  3. ___ , a small say would be fair. (conclusion)
  4. ___ , students would read the book. (additional reason)

Task 4 — Writing (13 BE) Link to heading

Write 120 words: an opinion paragraph on a school topic. Use the four-move structure.

Answer key
T1. school should start later, biological clocks, parents leave for work, 30 min later start. T2. pupils should help choose at least one book, more likely to read + more voices involved, teachers know curriculum better, small say (1 in 3) would be fair. T3. In my view / However / In conclusion / Secondly. T4. Open.
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