ВСЕРОССИЙСКАЯ ОЛИМПИАДА ШКОЛЬНИКОВ ПО АНГЛИЙСКОМУ ЯЗЫКУ (МУНИЦИПАЛЬНЫЙ ЭТАП)
ПИСЬМЕННЫЙ ТУР
Возрастная группа 7-8 классы
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ЖЕЛАЕМ УСПЕХА!
LISTENING (10 minutes - 6 points)
You will hear an interview with a woman called Rachel who is talking about the shows she puts on for children. For each question, choose the correct answer. You will listen to the interview twice. You will have 2 minutes to finish the task. Mark the correct letters A, B or C on your Answer Sheet.
Before her children were born, Rachel worked as
A an art teacher.
B a painter.
C an actor.
Who first thought of doing a show at a party?
A Rachel’s husband
B Rachel’s children
C Rachel’s parents
Rachel’s neighbour, Lena, helps by
A making some dolls for the shows.
B performing in the shows.
C writing the music for the shows.
When Rachel did a play about a lion
A the children laughed too much.
B the children were frightened.
C the children’s parents complained.
How do Rachel’s daughters help her?
A They show new dolls to their school friends.
B They think of ideas for new stories.
C They give her their opinions on her new plays.
Rachel thinks her shows are successful because
A she enjoys doing them so much.
B she does a show daily.
C they are suitable for all ages.
TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS TO YOUR ANSWER SHEET
READING
Time: 25 minutes (15 points)
Task 1. Read the extract from a novel. For questions 1-8, choose the most appropriate answer based on the information in the text. Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.
Even though Nick knew he hadn’t forgotten anything he had to check and double check he had his passport, tickets and wallet in his bag before he left the house. He had flown plenty of times before so this wasn’t the first time but he still felt nervous. But then this was no ordinary trip; this time he wasn’t just travelling abroad for a few weeks; he was about to start a whole new life on the other side of the world. He had spent months planning for it and couldn’t believe the day had finally arrived when he was heading for the airport about to get on a plane to India. He had never been there before but felt prepared as he had read so much about the place and watched various documentaries. They had also told him a lot about what to expect on the training course he had been on for his new job. There was no denying though that it was going to be very different from the life he was used to.
His brother had offered to drive him to the airport, which he was very grateful for. His brother arrived exactly on time, as always, and together they carried his bags down to the car. It felt strange locking the door behind him, not knowing when he would see the place again. A friend of his was going to move in and rent it from him while he was away so he didn’t have to worry about it being empty. But it still made him sad to lock the door and leave. In the car driving to the airport his brother’s son kept them entertained talking about a party he had been to the day before and explaining in great detail what he could now do on his new bike. It was perfect; Nick didn’t want to think too much about where he was going and it was much better to be distracted by his six-year-old nephew. They arrived at the airport and Nick’s brother and nephew came in with him to check in his bags. Then they walked together to the security check. Nick had been dreading this moment, he had said goodbye to so many people recently and even cried at the end of his leaving party but this was the final goodbye; from this moment he was on his own. His nephew suddenly wanted a drink and so they said a quick goodbye and before they could get too emotional his nephew had dragged his brother away to the shop and he was standing on his own. He got ready to go through security, took off his jacket, took his laptop out of his bag and took his mobile and keys out of his pocket. This was it, he was really leaving.
He walked around the shops for a while and bought some newspapers and books. He had been told his new colleagues would be grateful for these. He wasn’t planning to read them himself, his only plan for the flight was to sleep and maybe watch a film if they were showing something good. He walked to the gate and in no time at all he was sitting on the plane listening to the safety announcements. As the plane taxied down the runway he thought about how he had ended up where he was. It hadn’t been simple fate or destiny; he had gone looking for this opportunity. No-one had asked him to do it. He had made the effort to find this job; he had applied for it and out of over 20 candidates they had decided to give it to him. In a way he had fought for this seat on the plane and he had won. He deserved to be here and he was excited. He was going to miss all his friends and family but what he was going to do was amazing. It was the job he had always dreamed of; it was what he had spent years studying for. It wasn’t going to be easy but he felt very ready for the challenge. He felt with absolute certainty that he had made the right decision. He smiled to himself and as the plane left the ground he looked out of the window and said a silent goodbye to all the people he was leaving behind.
Why did he feel nervous before he left the house?
A) He had never flown on his own before.
B) He thought he had forgotten something.
C) He was about to go on holiday with someone he didn't know.
D) He was about to make a big change in his life.
How much did he know about the place he was going to?
A) nothing
B) a lot; he had been there before
C) quite a lot; he had tried to learn about it
D) hardly anything; only what friends had told him
Why did he feel strange locking the door?
A) He didn't want his friend to live there.
B) He was going to miss all the things he had left behind.
C) He was worried about it being empty.
D) He was unsure when he would come back.
How did he feel about his nephew being in the car to the airport?
A) pleased
B) annoyed
C) amused
D) disappointed
What happened when they said goodbye at the airport?
A) Nick's nephew cried and ran away.
B) Nick cried.
C) Nick's brother cried.
D) No-one cried.
Why did he buy newspapers and magazines at the airport?
A) He had forgotten to buy them before.
B) Other people had asked him to buy them.
C) He wanted something to read on the plane.
D) He knew the people he was going to be working with would like them.
Why does he say 'It hadn't been simple fate or destiny' in the highlighted phrase?
A) He had worked hard to get this new job.
B) Getting the job had been a very long and complicated process.
C) He had been very unlucky to get this job.
D) He got the job because he had done what other people told him to do.
Which best describes how Nick was feeling as the plane took off?
A) worried
B) calm
C) sad
D) tired
Task 2. Gap filling
Read the article below and complete the notes that follow. Write no more than three words from the article in each gap (9-13).
When tourists decide on a holiday destination they tend to think of well-known places such as Paris, Rome, Rio, New York or Bangkok. But perhaps there are other less well-known places which are also worth visiting, perhaps your home town or village, or your local area in general.
There may be more to see in your local area than you think. It's sometimes just a question of finding it, which is not always easy.
For example, in my home town, Harford, there's a fantastic museum, where you can follow the five-hundred-year history of the town as a port. It's located in a small riverside building that used to be a fisherman's cottage in the past but has been a museum since the last fisherman moved out fifty years ago.
Hardly any visitors come to the museum, which is a shame, but at least that means you have the place to yourself. You can spend many hours looking at the old photographs and talking to the man who works there, Harry. Harry is one of the most interesting people you'll ever meet. He knows absolutely everything about the town's history.
So what is there in your local area? Maybe a fantastic restaurant that only a few people outside your area know about. Restaurants for local people are often much better value than more famous ones. If you spend less money in restaurants, you have more to spend on other things.
Why not email us and tell us about your local area? Include a brief description of some of the places to see. Readers' emails will be in next week's edition.
Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the article in each gap.
Tourists usually go to ______________
Less popular places can be ______________
In your local area it can be difficult to find things ______________
Harford has a long history ______________
Until fifty years ago the museum was a ______________
The museum doesn't attract many ______________
You often spend less money in restaurants ______________
USE OF ENGLISH
Time: 25 minutes (24 points)
Task 1.
For items 1-10, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
Do you want to learn some new skills? Are you fed (1) … with the usual routine and want to do something a little more exciting (2) … walking around the shopping centre on Saturday mornings? Then roll up, roll up – come and join the circus!
During your session at Britain’s top circus skills school, you will learn about the physical strength required (3) … the trapeze and acrobatics, practise your coordination skills (4) … juggling and attempt to acrobalance (otherwise known as tightrope walking). All the instructors are professionals with first-hand knowledge of (5) … techniques and equipment used. You’ll be learning the basics in (6) …time, (7) … you can impress all your friends with your new skills when you get home.
It is recommended that you wear casual clothes that don’t restrict your movement – a tracksuit and trainers would be ideal. Participants must be at least 14 years old, and (8) … they don’t need to be in absolutely tip-top shape, (9) … reasonable level of fitness is required if you want to (10) … the most from this course. Spectators are welcome throughout. Unfortunately, there is no disabled access at the school.
Task 2.
For items 11-17, choose the word which is spelt incorrectly and substitute it for a correct homonym. Write the homonym into the answer sheet.
Example:
0. The night arrived at the castle.
Answer: 0 knight
Great some cheese, please!
The walls were bear, there were no pictures on them at all.
When are you going to rap Christmas presents?
I would like to sheikh hands with the President.
On our way to the river we found a huge route blocking our path.
The capital of Whales is Cardiff.
There is expensive wooden furniture in all the sweets of our hotel.
Task 3.
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. There is an example at the beginning (0).
0 She will often panic if there is a problem.
TENDENCY
She has a tendency to panic if there is a problem.
I was surprised when he said he wouldn't work overtime.
REFUSAL
His _________________________________________________________.
Don't bother to read that book.
WORTH
It _________________________________________________________.
Shall I carry your bag for you?
LIKE
Would_______________________________________________________?
He tried very hard to give up junk food.
EFFORT
He _________________________________________________________.
I'm very grateful to you for coming at such short notice.
APPRECIATE
I really _________________________________________________________.
I found it impossible not to laugh when he said that.
HELP
I _________________________________________________________.
We can go out for a walk tomorrow if it doesn't rain all day.
RAINS
We can go out for a walk tomorrow ______ all day.
WRITING
Time: 20 minutes (10 points)
Read the proverb below and write a paragraph, following the suggested plan.
Write 100–120 words.
"Actions speak louder than words."
Suggested Plan:
Give a basic definition of a proverb.
Write about the importance of proverbs.
Say what this proverb expresses.
Give an example of how this proverb may be used.
Make a conclusion.
Writing (answer sheet): Write 100 – 120 words.
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