“Can-Do” Self-Assessment Chart

(Unit 1)
This chart will help you evaluate your own progress and identify language you may want to spend
more time studying and practicing. After you have completed the unit, complete the chart below.

Evaluate your confidence about each “Can-Do” statement in the following way: Check “1” if you feel
very confident in your ability to use the language described. Check “2” if you are not completely
confident. Check “3” if you are not confident at all. If necessary, go to the indicated page(s) for the
place in the unit where the language was presented and practiced.

Can-Do Statements Pages 1 2 3

Grammar I can use the present perfect to describe past events related to the 5



present.
I can use the present perfect and the present perfect continuous to 6, 7



describe continuing or unfinished actions.
Vocabulary I can describe life choices and plans. 4



I can talk about my dreams and goals. 9



I can use collocations with have to describe job qualifications. 10



Reading I can read the contents page of an online magazine for travelers. 2



I can understand a conversation about career change. 3



I can read a website article about what a scientist has done and 6



has been doing.
I can read eight short texts describing continuing activities. 7



I can read a biography of Jane Goodall. 8



I can read a job advertisement. 10



I can read two resumés. 11



Listening I can understand conversations about life choices and summarize 4



the speakers’ situations.
I can understand a job interview and take notes of qualifications 10



and experiences.
I can understand conversations about the speakers’ dreams or 13



goals in life.
Speaking I can explain why I would select an article to read first. 2



I can discuss coloration of zebras and penguins. 3



I can say why I admire a famous person. 3



I can explain my life choices and plans. 5



I can describe continuing activities. 7



I can ask my partner about dreams and life goals. 9



I can deliver a presentation about my partner. 9



I can comment on a candidate’s qualifications, experiences, and 10



job suitability.
Writing I can write a one-page biography of a classmate. 7



I can summarize events in a biography. 8



I can use clustering techniques to organize and write a biography. 12

Summit 2, Second Edition Unit 1

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