Комплекс заданий олимпиадного/ конкурсного характера
по английскому языку
для учащихся 10-11 класса
Слушатель курсов группы № : , учитель английского языка, МАОУ СОШ № 33, г.Тамбов
«Аудирование»
Задание
Listen to the speakers and choose the correct answer for each question.
Listen to a woman talking about choosing a holiday.
What advice does she give?
plan ahead
choose something suitable for you
visit many museums and landmarks
Listen to a man describing a business trip.
How did he feel when he reached the hotel ?
A.Relieved. B. Annoyed. C. Frustrated.
3. Listen to a man talking about his trip to Paris. What was he surprised with?
A. The prices of things.
B. The friendly people.
C. The quality of food.
4. Listen to a man talking about taking pictures. Which of the following is
true?
A. He doesn’t take pictures of landmarks.
B. He prefers taking pictures of unusual things.
С. He only takes pictures of people.
5. Listen to a girl talking about an exchange programme . How was her
experience ?
Strange B. Exciting C. Boring
Использованные источники
http://school-collection.edu.ru/catalog
Ключ к заданию
1B 2A 3C 4B 5C
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2. «Чтение»
Задание 1.
For items 16–25, read the passage below and choose option A, B, C or D which best fits according to the text.
The Forbidden City
The Forbidden City is the former imperial palace in the center of Beijing, China.Construction began in 1406, and the emperor’s court officially moved in by 1420. TheForbidden City got its name because most people were barred from entering the 72-hectaresite, surrounded by walls. Even government officials and the imperial family werepermitted only limited access. Only the emperor could enter any section at will.
The architecture of the Forbidden City conforms rigidly to traditional Chineseprinciples. All buildings within the walls follow a north-south line, and the mostimportant ones face south to honor the sun. The designers arranged the other buildings,and the ceremonial spaces between them, to impress all visitors with the great powerof the Emperor, while reinforcing the insignificance of the individual. Thisarchitectural concept was carried out to the smallest detail. For example, theimportance of a building was determined not only by its height or width but also by thestyle of its roof and the quantity of statuettes placed on the roof’s ridges.
In recognition of the importance of its unparalleled architecture, UNESCO added the palace to its World Heritage List in 1987. Today, visitors from all over theworld do not wait for an imperial invitation to walk about this palace, now a museumof imperial art.
One of the most impressive landmarks of the Forbidden City is the Meridian Gate, the formal entrance to the southern side of the Forbidden City. The gate, with its auxiliary wings on either side of the entryway, is 38 meters high at its roof ridge. When you stand in front of this majestic structure, you understand how awed people felt when they stood there listening to imperial proclamations.
As you walk through the gate, you come into a large courtyard, 140 meters long and 210 meters wide. Running through the courtyard is the Golden River, which is crossed by five parallel white marble bridges. These bridges lead to the Gate of Supreme Harmony, which, in turn, leads to the heart of the Forbidden City. Its three main halls stand atop a three-tiered marble terrace overlooking an immense plaza. The plaza has enough space to hold tens of thousands of subjects paying homage to the emperor.
At the northernmost end of the Forbidden City is the Imperial Garden, which is totally different from the rest of the compound. Instead of rigid formality, you see a seemingly spontaneous arrangement of trees, fishponds, flowerbeds, and sculpture. Here is the place of relaxation for the emperor. The motion picture The Last Emperor (1987), which portrays the life of Hsüan-t’ung P’u-i, was filmed partly within the Forbidden City.
16. Which sentence in the first paragraph explains who could go anywhere in the Forbidden City at any time?
A) Sentence 2.
B) Sentence 3.
C) Sentence 4.
D) Sentence 5.
17. How long did it take to build the Forbidden City?
B) About seven years.
C) About ten years.
18. From the passage, it can be inferred that
A) Chinese architects borrowed ideas from many different countries.
B) the design of the Forbidden City is dull and colorless.
C) the architecture of the Forbidden City exemplifies traditional Chinese values.
D) the garden of the Forbidden City was laid out in a strict, rectangular pattern.
19.Which phrase is closest in meaning to the word ‘unparalleled’ as used in paragraph 3?
A) At an angle from the main line.
B) A high quality found nowhere else.
C) Partially designed in a foreign country.
D) Careless of small details in design.
20.Which word(s) does the word ‘its’ refer to in paragraph 3?
A) UNESCO.
B) Architecture.
C) Palace.
D) World Heritage List.
21.From the passage, it is implied that the main entrance area to the Forbidden City is
A) surrounded by three tall walls.
B) painted gold and green.
C) decorated with statuettes.
D) not very impressive.
22.Which phrase is closest in meaning to the word ‘proclamations’?
A) Music composed for public ceremonies.
B) Speeches encouraging soldiers to fight.
C) Official public announcements.
D) Poetry written for the emperor.
23. All of the following are found in the Imperial Garden EXCEPT:
A) fishponds.
B) sculpture.
C) bridges.
D) flowerbeds.
24. According to the passage, what do the bridges over the Golden River lead to?
A) The Meridian gate.
B) The center of Beijing.
C) The Gate of Supreme Harmony.
D) The Imperial Gardens.
25. The Imperial Garden is
A) a traditional formal garden.
B) a complex arrangement.
C) an unplanned patch of land.
D) a favorite spot of the emperor.
Использованные источники
http://school-collection.edu.ru/catalog
Ключи к заданиям
16 D, 17 D,18 C,19 B,20 A,21 A,22 C, 23 C, 24 C, 25 C
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Задание 2
For items 26–35, read the passage below and choose which of the sentences A–K fit into the numbered gaps in the text. There is one extra sentence which does not fit in any of the gaps. Write the correct letter in boxes 26–35 on your answer sheet.
You could be flying off to exotic locations, staying in five-star hotels, eatingin top-class restaurants, and it’s all paid for by your employer. Who wouldn’t wanta job that involves foreign travel? 26 __________. The number of jobs requiringinternational travel is growing significantly. And citing business travel experienceon your CV can bring enormous professional benefits.
27 __________. There is a big difference between travelling to Milan as atourist and travelling there to spend a day in the type of hotel meeting room thatcan be found anywhere in Europe. It can be very exciting, but you need to keepyour feet firmly on the ground. 28 __________. Flights can be delayed, things cango wrong and it’s easy to get exhausted. Many jobs mean travelling alone, so youcan feel lonely.
Simply targeting any job that involves foreign travel is not the way to start.29 __________. It’s as illogical as saying you want a job that involves wearingsmart clothes. Instead, you should consider all the usual factors, such asqualifications and experience, and only then choose a sector or company that offersopportunities for international travel.
The travel and hotel trades are obvious areas. 30 __________. In the retailsector, buyers often travel, especially if they work in fresh produce, where theyhave to check the suitability of crops. 31 __________. Jobs in the engineering andenvironment sector can involve travel, too. Almost any career can meaninternational travel, if you choose the right company and role. The number of jobsinvolving travel, especially at middle-management level, is growing.
So what will help you secure a role with an international flavour? 32 __________. A second language is a good indication of how well someone will adapt. You need to show you are flexible and willing to learn. 33 __________. Find out what the company offers as a support package. Many now guaranteethat you can return home at the weekends, or they will limit the amount that peopletravel each year.
34 __________. One company asked graduates fresh out of university to move to another country over a weekend, alone, and to find their own accommodation. And it’s as well to remember that international travel can be stressful. People can get burned out by international business travel. You need to be in control of your schedule, rather than leaving it to the company. You must ensure you get time to rest and talk to your employer all the time about how you are coping. Don’t wait for formal appraisals or until they ask for your views. 35 __________. Most sensible companies ask people to commit to two to three years. This increases the likelihood of success. And most people who travel on business remember it fondly.
A. On the other hand, it does bring personal benefits, and it also has a dramatic effect on promotion prospects.
B. Making travel your first requirement is not the way to choose a career.
C. And realize you might not want to travel for ever.
D. Employers look for candidates with an international outlook.
E. And there are plenty of opportunities.
F. But not all employers are like this.
G. Speak to seasoned international business travellers to get an idea of what you will face.
H. Employment in communications, banking and finance, and property management is also worth looking at.
I. If your company has a sister company in the Czech Republic, for instance, learning some Czech will boost your chances.
J. But it’s not always as exciting as it sounds.
K. However, the commercial sector also offers good prospects for travel.
Использованные источники
http://school-collection.edu.ru/catalog
Ключи к заданиям
26 E, 27 J, 28 G, 29 B, 30 K,31 H,32 D,33 I, 34 F,35 C
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Задание 3
The parts of the following text are all mixed up. Put them in the right order
A) He often told his friends that he could tell anyone's character exactly by his handwriting. So one lady friend decided to give it a test.
B) The lady was surprised. She smiled and explained that this was Balzac's own exercise book which he used when he was a little boy.
C) She brought him a young boy's exercise book. She said she wanted to know what Balzac thought of the boy's character.
D) Balzac, the famous French writer, was a man of great talent. He was very proud of his ability to tell a person's character by his or her handwriting.
E) He decided to tell the truth. The boy's exercise book showed that it was written by a bad, lazy fellow with no respect to other people.
F) She told him that the boy wasn't her son and asked him to tell her the truth. Balzac studied the boy's handwriting very carefully.
Использованные источники
http://school-collection.edu.ru/catalog
Ключи к заданиям:
D, A, C, F, E, B
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3.. «Лексика»
Задание
For items 51–60, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use from three to five words. Please mind both grammar and spelling. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Example: 0. The pool isn’t deep enough to swim in.
too
The pool ……………………. swim in.
51. Owing to her poor exam results, she missed the chance to go to university.
robbed
Her poor exam results………………the chance to go to university.
The thieves stole jewellery and paintings worth over £25,000.
away
The thieves ………..jewellery and paintings worth over £25,000.
I’ve just noticed that the car has almost run out of petrol.
hardly
I’ve noticed that ………………………………… left in the car.
54. As I didn’t know the name for it in Greek, I just pointed.
say
Not ……………………………….in Greek, I just pointed.
The ladies wore evening dresses, but it wasn’t necessary.
worn
The ladies ………………………………..evening dresses.
The coffee machine stopped working right in the middle of the lunch break.
down
The coffee machine …………. in the middle of the lunch break.
My father often played the piano when we were young.
used
My father ……………….. the piano when we were young.
It is reported that he is now recovering in hospital.
recovery
He is reported …………….. in hospital now.
He lost his job because he couldn’t do what was required.
inability
He lost his job because………………………. what was required .
What’s confusing you so much?
Lot
What is it that’s ……….….of confusion?
Использованные источники
Вербицкая М.В. и др. «Всероссийские олимпиады. Английский язык. Французский язык» – М.: Дрофа, 2002.
Ключ к заданию:
51.robbed her of, 52.got/ made away with, 53.there is/ there’s hardly any petrol, 54.knowing how to say it/this,55.need not have worn/needn’t,have worn/ did not need to wear, 56.broke down right,57. used to play,58. to be making a recovery/ to be in recovery, 59.of his inability to do, 60. causing/ giving you such a lot. Задания 51–60 проверяются по ключам и каждый правильный ответ оценивается в 2 балла. За неверный ответ или отсутствие ответа выставляется 0 баллов. Орфография учитывается.
4.«Грамматика»
Раздел 1. Задание B1 – B5
Прочитайте приведенные ниже предложения. Раскройте скобки, употребите глаголы в нужной форме и заполните пропуски.
B1. I always …..(drink) milk for my breakfast but today I ……(have) a cup of hot cocoa.
B2. Julia’s sick so she …….(not come ) to our meeting. Let’s start.
B3. Open the door! Some …….(just ring) the bell for the second time.
B4. While Frank …….(study ) last night ,his sister …….( make) ten calls on his mobile.
B5 .I……..( write ) most of my report yesterday but ……..(finish) it yet.
Раздел 2 . Задание В6-B15, Выберите правильный вариант ответа.
B6.We expect you...(come) to his birthday.
а) to come
b) coming
c) comes
B7.She made him... ( promise) to give the picture to her.
a) to promise
b) promise
c) promising
B8.Have you ... your homework? — Not yet.
a) do
b) does
c) done
B9. He is terribly fat. He ..… eat too much.
a) mustn’t
b)can’t
c)should
B10. She …… (pass) her exams next month if she worked hard
a) would pass
b) will pass
c) is passing
B11. She'll lose weight when she… ( go ) on a diet.
a) will go b )goes c) is going
B12. Dresses …… (make) preferably of cotton soon in hot countries.
a) makes b) are made c) were made
B13.What language ….. (speak ) in this room now ?
a) are speaking b) is being spoken c)was speaking
B14. Last month I was in Turkey. You ever (be) there?
a) were b) been c)have been
B15.Look here! I simply refuse to believe what you ..... me now.
a) are telling b) have been telling c) have told
Использованные источники
Вербицкая М.В. и др. «Всероссийские олимпиады. Английский язык. Французский язык» – М.: Дрофа, 2002.
Ключи к заданиям.
Раздел 1. Задание B1-B5
B1-drink; - am having;
B2 –hasn’t come
B3- has just rung;
B4- was studying ; - made;
B 5 – wrote; - haven’t finished;
Раздел 1 . Задание В6-B15
B6-а) to come
B7-b)promise
B8-b)done
B9- a) mustn’t
B10- a)would pass
B11- b )goes
B12- b) are made
B13 b)is being spoken
B14- c)have been
B15- а) are telling
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| 5. « Страноведение» For items 66–75, match the items 66–75 to the phenomena A–M. There are some extra phenomena which do not match. | 66. Andrew Lloyd Webber | A) The Nobel Prize Winner for Literature (1954). His wartime experiences formed the basis for his novel A Farewell to Arms (1929). | | 67. The Grapes of Wrath | B) His idea of government was one “of the people, by the people, for the people”. | | 68. Ernest Hemingway | C) The British novel about the destructive and passionate love between two children, who grew up on the same farm. | | 69. Chaucer | D) One of the biggest horse-race meetings in the UK famous for its spectators wearing their best hats. | | 70. Abraham Lincoln | E) He wrote either in Latin or in Modern English. He was knighted by King James I in 1603. | | 71. Royal Ascot | F) An early gold prospector during the Gold Rush. | | 72. The Plymouth Plantation | G) His longest-running musical is Cats. | | 73. Wuthering Heights | H) It is a well preserved example of a typical late 18th century town house with the original furniture and fittings. | | 74. Martin Luther King | I) The novel about poor Midwestern farmers in the 1930s. | | 75. Francis Bacon | J) It recreates one of the places where the Pilgrims lived when they arrived in America. | |
| K) A US route used in the 19th century by pioneers travelling west in horse-drawn covered wagons to settle new lands. | |
| L) He wrote in Middle English. He became a member of the royal court of Edward III in 1367. | |
| M) The Nobel Peace Prize Winner (1964). He is best known for his role in the advancement of civil rights using nonviolent struggle. | Использованные источники http://school-collection.edu.ru/catalog
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Ключ к заданию
66.G, 67. I, 68.A, 69. L, 70 B. 71 D, 72 J, 73. C,74 M, 75 E
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