Invalsi 5
UFFICIALI COMMENTATE
Prova 5 - anno
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Mariagrazia Bertarini, Sara Ventura
Pronti per la prova INVALSI 5 – Inglese
Edizione per lo studente
Responsabile editoriale: Beatrice Loreti
Responsabile di produzione: Francesco Capitano
Progetto grafico e impaginazione: Diletta Brutti
Copertina: Enrica Bologni
Illustrazioni: Gianluca Martini
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Presentazione
Le prove Invalsi di lingua inglese monitorano le competenze linguistiche raggiunte dai bambini e dalle bambine al termine della scuola primaria. Le attività proposte come test si incentrano sulla comprensione di testi orali e scritti di livello A1. Tuttavia, le consegne, i tempi e le procedure di svolgimento degli esercizi di Listening e di Reading sono particolari e specifiche di questo tipo di prove per cui è di fondamentale importanza allenare la classe ad affrontarle in modo autonomo e sicuro.
Il volume è composto da:
• Quattro nuove prove originali progettate secondo lo stile Invalsi. Le prove propongono testi orali e scritti che rispettano il livello atteso (A1) e la procedura di svolgimento. I topic proposti dalle attività sono vicini al mondo dei tweens, i bambini e le bambine dell’età dei nostri alunni, in modo da incuriosirli e aumentare il numero di parole note.
• Prove ufficiali somministrate negli ultimi due anni. Le prove sono commentate in modo da aiutare i bambini e le bambine a familiarizzare con le consegne, i tempi e le tipologie degli esercizi e lasciare quindi spazio mentale all’attenzione e alla concentrazione. Sono presenti alcuni box con suggerimenti grammaticali. Inoltre, i commenti che accompagnano ogni attività sono stati pensati per favorire un approccio friendly, che tranquillizzi i bambini e le bambine rendendoli via via sempre più autonomi e sicuri nell’affrontare le prove stesse.
• Percorso grammaticale scaricabile online con schemi e attività che esplorano strutture che di solito non vengono affrontate nella scuola primaria, ma che tuttavia appartengono al livello A1 del Quadro Comune Europeo di Riferimento per la conoscenza delle Lingue e compaiono frequentemente nelle prove Invalsi ufficiali.
• Audio per tutte le attività di Listening scaricabili tramite il QR code.
• Le soluzioni e gli audioscripts sono forniti nell’edizione del volume per il docente.
PROVA 1
TASK 1
ACCESSORIES
Read the sentences about some clothes and accessories. Match the pictures (A-H) with the sentences (1-6). Write your answers in the boxes. Use each picture once only. There is one picture that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example.
0 A soft top with short sleeves, usually made of cotton. F
Q1 A long piece of fabric worn around the neck for warmth.
Q2 A one-piece outfit for girls, covering the body and legs.
Q3 Soft covers for the feet, worn inside shoes.
Q4 Coverings for the hands with separate fingers.
Q5 Soft clothes worn in bed for sleeping.
Q6 A long strip worn around the waist to hold trousers up.
TASK 2
MY FAVOURITE WILD ANIMAL
Read the text about the girl’s favourite animals. Match the missing parts (A-G) with the gaps (1-5). There is one part that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example.
TIPS
Come scriviamo una frase affermativa al present simple?
Soggetto + Verbo
“I love animals!” MA “He loves animals!”
Ricorda: quando il soggetto della frase è di terza persona singolare aggiungi -S (o -ES nei verbi terminanti per -o, -ch, -sh, -x, -z, -ss).
I love koalas, because they are the cutest animals in the (0) ! They have got soft grey fur, big fluffy ears and a funny black nose. They look like bears, but they are (Q1) , like kangaroos. Koalas live in trees and sleep for about 18 to 20 hours a day! I like (Q2) too. They eat eucalyptus leaves, which give them (Q3) and water. Koalas are very good at climbing trees. Me too! I love climbing trees. They have strong legs and sharp claws. Koalas are in danger because of (Q4) and climate change. It’s a pity they live only in (Q5) , but when I grow up, I want to go there and be a koala protector!
A sleeping
B Australia
C world
D deforestation
E running
F marsupials
G food
TASK 3
MADISON’S DIARY
Read a page of Madison’s diary. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each of the sentences (1-5). Put a cross ( X ) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example.
TIPS
Ricorda! “I usually go” MA “The matches are always on Thursdays.”
L’avverbio di frequenza va messo prima del verbo ma dopo il verbo to be. *hardly ever e never non vogliono la forma negativa del verbo.
Dear diary,
I’m on the school volleyball team, and today there is an important competition.
The matches are always on Thursdays at a quarter past five in the afternoon, and I really enjoy playing with my teammates.
I usually go to the volleyball court by bus, but today our bus driver has a bad cold, and my parents are working late.
Oh dear, I have to go by bike, and… there is a thunderstorm! What a disaster!
Today, we are going to play against a very good team: The Black Bats. All the players on The Black Bats are taller than us, and they run much faster than we do.
It feels like an impossible match to win, but I’m keeping my fingers crossed and hoping for the best!
Love, Madison
0. What day is it today?
A) Tuesday.
B) Wednesday.
C) Thursday.
D) Friday.
Q1. What time do the volleyball matches usually take place?
A) At 4 pm.
B) At 5.15 pm.
C) At 5 pm.
D) At 5.45 pm.
Q2. How does Madison usually go to the volleyball court?
A) By car.
B) On foot.
C) By bus.
D) By bike.
Q3. Why can’t Madison take the bus today?
A) The bus is broken.
B) The bus driver is late.
C) The bus driver is on holiday.
D) The bus driver is ill.
Q4. What is the weather like when Madison has to go to the match?
A) It’s sunny and hot.
B) It’s very windy.
C) It’s raining heavily.
D) It’s snowing.
Q5. Why does Madison think the match is difficult?
A) The opposing team members are very tall and fast.
B) Madison’s team has only a few players.
C) Madison is feeling sick.
D) The coach is not there.
TASK 4
THE LONDON EYE
Read the long message Robert is writing to his dad. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each of the sentences (1-5). Put a cross ( X ) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example.
Hello, Dad, I’m queuing for the London Eye and I’m feeling sick. A woman told us we have to wait for half an hour. I’m a little bit scared because it is very high: one hundred and thirty-five metres high. It has thirty-two glass capsules, and each capsule can hold twenty-five people. The wheel moves slowly, but it doesn’t stop, and one full turn takes about half an hour.
From the top, you can see all of London! You can see Big Ben, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, and also the River Thames. I’m frightened that I might fall into the water. I paid thirty pounds for the ticket, and now I have to go on it. I don’t want to waste money, but...
0. How is Robert?
A) He’s cold.
B) He’s relaxed.
C) He’s happy.
D) He’s bad.
Q1. How long does the writer have to wait in the queue?
A) 15 minutes.
B) 30 minutes.
C) 45 minutes.
D) 1 hour.
Q2. Robert is scared because
A) the capsules are made of glass.
B) the London Eye is very high.
C) the wheel moves slowly.
D) he is in London.
Q3. How high is the London Eye?
A) 35 metres.
B) 145 metres.
C) 135 metres.
D) 153 metres.
Q4. Robert is frightened because
A) the ride is very fast.
B) the wheel never stops.
C) he doesn’t want to see the Tower of London.
D) he might fall into the water.
Q5. Why does Robert decide to go on the ride?
A) Because he doesn’t want to waste money.
B) Because his dad tells him to.
C) Because he loves heights.
D) Because his friends are going.
TASK 5
LONDON ZOO
Read the information about London Zoo. Are the sentences (1-5) true, false or not given? Put a cross ( X ) in the correct box. The first one (0) is an example.
Opening Hours:
The zoo is typically open from 10.00 am to 4.00 pm in the winter months and from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm during the summer months.
Tickets at the gate:
• Bicycles are not allowed on Zoo premises.
• Rollerskates, rollerblades and skateboards are not allowed on Zoo premises.
• Children under 16 will not be admitted without an adult.
• Children’s scooters are permitted as long as they are supervised by an adult.
• No adult scooters are allowed on site.
0 The zoo always opens at 10 am.
Q1 In July the zoo closes at 4 pm.
Q2 You can ride a bike in the zoo.
Q3 You can’t eat in front of the monkeys.
Q4 Online tickets are cheaper.
Q5 Paul is 14 years old. He can go to the zoo alone.
TASK 6
IN THE CLOTHES SHOP
Listen to a dialogue between a boy and a shop assistant. While listening, choose if the sentences (1-5) are true, false or not given. Put a cross ( X ) in the correct box. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.
0 The boy wants to buy a pair of shorts.
Q1 He is a large.
Q2 The first thing he buys costs £13.
Q3 He wants to buy a cardigan too.
Q4 He doesn’t like jumpers.
Q5 The second thing he buys costs £18. X
TASK 7
MISSING FRIENDS
Listen to a phone call between Tom and his best friend Mark. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-5. Put a cross ( X ) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.
0. Tom is at a
Q1. Every morning, he wakes up at
Q2. At breakfast he misses
Q3. When he plays football, he loves
Q4. At lunch he usually eats
Q5. Now Tom is
TASK 8
LAST DAY OF SCHOOL
Listen to the message on the school loudspeaker. While listening, choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each of the questions (1-5). Put a cross ( X ) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.
0. Who’s speaking?
A) A teacher.
Q3. What time does the party start?
A) 2.45 pm.
B) The principal.
X
C) A parent.
D) A boy.
Q1. Where is the party?
A) In the school hall.
B) In front of the school.
C) In the school gym.
D) In the school garden.
Q2. The party is for
A) the students only.
B) the students and their families.
C) the students and their families and the teachers.
D) the students and their teachers.
B) 3 o’clock.
C) 3.15 pm.
D) 3.15 am.
Q4. At the party there’s plenty of
A) cakes, biscuits and sandwiches.
B) sandwiches, biscuits and chips.
C) biscuits, cakes and fruit.
D) cakes, ice cream and chocolate.
Q5. The principal asks the children to bring
A) a hat and a white T-shirt.
B) a hat and an umbrella.
C) a white T-shirt and a felt-tip pen.
D) a notebook and a felt-tip pen.
TASK 9
MY BEDROOM
Listen to Linda talking about her bedroom. While listening, answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.
0 What colour is Linda’s wardrobe? It’s green
Q1 Why are Linda’s shoes in a big box?
Q2 Where is Linda’s bed?
Q3 Where is Molly’s bed?
Q4 What is there on the desk?
Q5 Is Linda’s and Molly’s bookcase tall or short?
Q6 Do Linda and Molly read when it gets dark?
TASK 10
THE SPORT I LOVE
Listen to some children talking about the sport they love. While listening, match the pictures (A-G) with the speakers (1-5). Write your answers in the boxes. Use each picture once only. There is one picture that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.
0 Example C
Q1 Speaker 1
Q2 Speaker 2
Q3 Speaker 3
Q4 Speaker 4
Q5 Speaker 5
PROVA 2
TASK 1
AT THE CINEMA
Read the sentences about some signs you can find in a cinema hall. Match the pictures (A-H) with the sentences (1-6). Write your answers in the boxes. Use each picture once only. There is one picture that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example.
0 You can’t put your feet on the seat in front of you.
Q1 You can’t sleep at the cinema.
Q2 Leave your pet with a pet sitter, it can’t come to the cinema.
Q3 Leave your baby brother or sister at home. They could disturb.
Q4 Don’t take off your shoes. Your feet could be smelly.
Q5 You aren’t allowed to use your mobile phone.
Q6 Don’t talk during the film.
TASK 2
THE KOMODO DRAGON
Read the text about the komodo dragon. Match the missing parts (A-G) with the gaps (1-5). Use each part once only. There is one part that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example.
TIPS
“I can swim, but I cannot play volleyball.”
Can esprime un’abilità o una possibilità.
La forma negativa è cannot (nella forma contratta can’t).
Could è il passato di can: “My grandmother could play the piano when she was younger.”
The komodo dragon is the biggest (0) in the world! It lives in Indonesia, on hot and dry islands. It sleeps at night and gets up in the morning. It can’t hear very well, but it can see very far. It uses its long (Q1) tongue to smell food. This lizard can (Q2) well, but it cannot jump. It moves slowly, but when it hunts, it can run very fast! It has got strong (Q3) and a long tail to help it fight. It has got a strong bite and a special poison in its mouth. The poison makes other animals very (Q4)
The komodo dragon eats reptiles, birds, bird eggs, and even big (Q5) like horses.
legs
fur
yellow
animals
swim
sick
lizard
TASK 3
MY FAMILY
Read the text about William’s family. Answer the questions (1-6). Use a maximum of 4 words. Write your answers in the boxes. The first one (0) is an example.
TIPS
Older, younger, better sono aggettivi di grado comparativo. L’aggettivo comparativo si forma in due modi:
- agli aggettivi monosillabi (brevi) si aggiunge il suffisso –er (es. younger) - agli aggettivi con più sillabe (lunghi) si fa precedere more (es. more interesting) Il secondo termine di paragone è introdotto da than. Ricorda le forme irregolari: good - better, bad - worse, far - farther o further.
Hi! I’m William.
I’m from Dublin, Ireland, and I’m 11 years old. I live with my dad and my two brothers.
I love dancing and singing, but painting is my passion, and I’m really good at it!
When I grow up, I want to be an artist.
My brother Albert is two years older than me. He loves science and building things. When he grows up, he wants to be an engineer and invent new machines.
Jack is two years younger than me. He wants to be a football player because he loves sports. He trains every day and dreams of playing for a big team one day.
My dad is a doctor. He works at the hospital and helps people get better.
I think his job is really important!
0 William is from: Dublin, Ireland
Q1 He’s really good at:
Q2 He wants to be:
Q3 Albert’s age:
Q4 Albert’s passions are:
Q5 Jack’s age:
Q6 Jack wants to be:
TASK 4
NEXT GENERATION LEADER
Read the text about a next generation leader. Are the sentences (1-5) true, false or not given? Put a cross ( X ) in the correct box. The first one (0) is an example.
Supermarkets throw away a lot of food daily. Often, this food is still good to eat but it ends up in landfills. They also discard fruits and vegetables that look unusual, even if they are fresh and perfectly edible.
This happens in Nigeria too, where 14 million people do not have enough food to survive and suffer from hunger. At the age of thirty, Oscar Ekponimo, a Nigerian computer engineer, developed an app to connect supermarkets with charity organizations and food banks.
Thanks to the app, volunteers can always know when supermarkets are giving away food for free and where to collect it. Oscar Ekponimo is named in Time Magazine’s list of 10 Next Generation Leaders.
0
Supermarkets throw away food that is still good to eat.
Q1 Food waste in supermarkets only happens in Nigeria.
Q2
Oscar Ekponimo is a Nigerian chef who started a restaurant to reduce food waste.
Q3 The app tells volunteers when supermarkets give away free food.
Q4 40 million people suffer from hunger in Nigeria.
Q5
Oscar Ekponimo’s app is used all over the world.
TASK 5
SAVING WATER
Read the text about the ways in which you can save water. Choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each of the sentences (1-5). Put a cross ( X ) in the correct box. Only one answer is correct. The first one (0) is an example.
You can save water every day, starting with the bathroom. To fill a bathtub, you need 80 litres of water. If you take a short shower of five minutes, you only use 25 litres of water.
Your family can also save water in the kitchen. When you wash dishes for six people in the sink, you use 50 litres of water. When a dishwasher is full, it only needs 15 litres of water to wash all the plates. Many people don’t know that a lot of water is used to make clothes. To produce just one pair of jeans, factories need 10,000 litres of water. That’s about the same amount of water that fifteen people drink in one year. So, take care of your clothes instead of buying new ones very often.
0. How much water is needed to fill a bathtub?
A) Eighty litres.
B) Eighteen litres.
C) Fifty-two litres.
D) One hundred litres.
Q1. What is the best way to save water in the bathroom?
A) Filling a bathtub every day.
B) Leaving the tap on while brushing your teeth.
C) Not washing ourselves at all.
D) Taking a short shower.
Q2. What is the best way to save water when washing dishes?
A) Washing dishes one by one in the sink.
B) Using a lot of soap.
C) Washing dishes in a full dishwasher.
D) Washing dishes in the bathtub.
Q3. Why must a dishwasher be full before using it?
A) Because it cleans better when it is full.
B) Because it saves water.
C) Because dishes break if it is not full.
D) Because it takes less time to wash dishes.
Q4. How can people save water with their clothes?
A) Washing clothes every day.
B) Buying new clothes often.
C) Throwing away old clothes quickly.
D) Taking care of their clothes.
Q5. How much water do fifteen people drink in one year?
A) One thousand litres.
B) Ten thousand litres.
C) One hundred litres.
D) Fifty litres. X
TASK 6
ABILITY
Listen to Aron talking about what he, his brother and his guest can do. Are the sentences (1-5) true, false or not given? Put a cross ( X ) in the correct box. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.
0 Aron is thirteen years old.
Q1 On Saturdays, Aron and Jim usually cycle to the lake.
Q2 His brother Jim is fifteen years old.
Q3 David is Aron’s guest.
Q4 David can play the saxophone.
Q5 Aron and David can ride horses.
TASK 7
BREAKFAST TIME
Listen to some children talking about what they like for breakfast. While listening, match the pictures (A-G) with the speakers (1-5). Write your answers in the boxes. Use each picture once only. There is one picture that you do not need. The first one (0) is an example. You will hear the recording twice. You will have 20 seconds at the end of the second recording to complete your answers. You now have 20 seconds to look at the task.
0 Example E
Q1 Speaker 1
Q2 Speaker 2
Q3 Speaker 3
Q4 Speaker 4
Q5 Speaker 5
