Look at the Six Sentences for This Task

Look at the Six Sentences for This Task

Зональнаяолимпиада школьников по английскому языку

2007/2008 учебный год (9 класс)

(время выполнения – 2.5 часа)

Всего: 100баллов

Part 1. LISTENING (12 points)

Task 1

Look at the six sentences for this task.

You will hear a conversation between a wife, Maria, and her husband, Georgio, about their plans for the following evening.

Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.

If it is correct, put a tick (V) in the box under A for YESon the separate answer sheet.

If it is incorrect, put a tick (V) in the box under B for NOon the separate answer sheet.

  1. Maria thinks Roberto eats meat.
  2. Maria and Georgio both cook fish well.
  3. Maria is going to cook the chicken.
  4. Georgio is worried about doing something wrong.
  5. Maria thinks Georgio should try something new.
  6. Maria wants to join in the shopping.

Task 2

You will hear a guide welcoming a group of visitors to The Jungle Experience.

For each question choose the correct answer and put A, B or C in the boxon the separate answer sheet.

7How long will the tour take?

  1. a few minutes
  2. half an hour
  3. an hour and a half

8During the tour visitors will be able to

  1. answer questions.
  2. listen to a talk.
  3. visit the shop.

9Which of the following can you eat in the cafe?

  1. hot dogs
  2. soup
  3. sandwiches

10The Jungle Experienceaims to inform people about

  1. what is taking place in jungles everywhere.
  2. different problems for the environment.
  3. how wildlife and plants live together.

11What do you need to do if you want to go on a night tour?

A. arrive after 7 p.m.

B. reserve a place.

C. pay by credit card.

12. What do you get if you become a Friend of the Jungle?

A. a chance to become a volunteer

B. special prices for some things

C. free entrance for a year

Part 2. GRAMMAR ANDVOCABULARY (14 points)

Task 1

The following sentences about the modern Olympic games have been jumbled up. Put the words in each sentence in the correct order. There are some clues for you (capitalised words, full stops, commas). Write the reconstructed sentence on the separate answer sheet.

  1. Athens/ held / Olympic Games / The / first / in / modern / were / 1896. / in
  2. gold / winner / wins / each / of / a / competition / The / medal.
  3. winner / played. / their / When / medal, / their / the / national / receive/ anthem / is
  4. also / 1924. / years / been / Winter Olympics / every / has / a / four / since / There
  5. only / compete / Before / the / amateurs / could / in / Olympic Games. / 1988
  6. watched / people / Over / the television. / Sydney Olympics / 3.5 / billion / on
  7. in / thousand / More / than / 2004 / competitors / took / eleven / part / in / Summer Olympics. / the / Sydney
  8. the / The / large / it / of / who / take / Olympics. / makes / number / difficult / expensive / part / for / host / to /people / cities / organise/ and

Task 2

Read the text. For items 21-26 put the word written in capital letters in the proper form to fill in the blanks. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

CHANGES TO ENGINEERING

Engineering in the transport sector has increasingly become an area of work
for (21)...... educated, computer-literate professionals. / HIGH
These engineers are facing (22)...... challenges in a period of rapid / PRACTICE
technological advances.
The (23)...... engineering skills are all still in demand in the transport / TRADITION
sector: aerodynamics and mechanics, electrical and electronic, chemical and
materials.
But the big transport projects also require engineers with a range of other skills,
(24)...... project management, business development, teamwork and even / INCLUDE
aesthetics.
A new breed of engineers is being trained, with a more global view of the
(25)...... of a complex system over a period of time. / GROW
A transport system will be in (26)...... for 20 years or more, during which / USEFUL
time development in technology, materials and ways of thinking will have
happened, so design systems have to be flexible.

Part 3.READING (12 points)

Task 1

Read the text in each question. What does it say? Mark the correct letter A, B or C on the separate answer sheet.

27. Do not leave rubbish in the picnic area.Use the bins provided.
28. No more than three items in the changing rooms.
29. For large parcels just use windows 9, 10, 11.
30. Guests at the hotel are kindly requested not to make a noise after 10 p.m.
31. Please use our 24-hour telephone information service when the tourist office is closed.
32. Mark.
I didn’t have time to cook, but there’s food in the fridge. Don’t worry about me, I’ll get something on the way home.
Mum.
33. It is forbiden to move computers from this room without permission from the headteacher. / A. You may not leave your rubbish here.
B. Picnic food is provided in this place.
C. Picnics are not allowed in this area.
A. There are three changing rooms in the shop.
B. You cannot charge any items bought in this shop.
C. You can try on a maximum of three things at a time.
A. This post office does not accept large parcels.
B. Large parcels can only be sent from some windows.
C. You must take all parcels to windows 9, 10, and 11.
A. Guests returning after 10 p.m. must inform the hotel.
B. Guests should try to be quiet at night.
C. Guests who make any noise will be asked to leave.
A. The telephone service is not working right now.
B. You can get tourist information at any time.
C. This office is open 24 hours a day.
What does Mark’s mother want him to do?
A. cook himself a meal
B. do some shopping.
C. eat with her later.
A. You musn’t take the computers out of this room without asking the headteacher.
B. You should check with the headteacher before using the computers in this room.
C. You must ask the headteacher for permission to move the computers into this room.

Task 2

Read eight holiday descriptions and decide which holiday would be the most suitable for the following people. Match the given information about the people (34 - 38) with the descriptions (A-E).Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

HOLIDAY POSSIBILITIES

34. Paul and Ann live in the city so they don’t often go walking which is their favourite hobby. They enjoy being outside and would like some evening entertainment where they can meet new people.
35. James is travelling on his own this year and would like to meet other people. He quite enjoys sport and doesn’t have a lot of money.
36. Helen and Sue have been working hard recently. They would like to take a short break to relax and think about their health and their appearance.
37. Jack and Lisa would like to go on a short break which will give them the chance to visit ancient places and learn about their history from experts.
38. The Robinson family would like a seaside holiday but they also want opportunities for organized activities for their children. / A.Sightseeing in China
Spend four unforgettable days in China staying in a 4-star hotel. Experience amazing sightseeing opportunities at the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the astonoshing Great Wall. Price includes flights, accommodation and food, and some guided tours.
B.Relax in Portugal
Portugal – miles and miles of wide, sandy beaches to walk on, and days and days of wonderful sunshine. Parents who want some time to themselves can trust The Kids’ Club to safely entertain their children with a superb programme of sporting activities.
C.Weekend breaks
Take a break in relaxing surroundings in one of our ten top quality countryside properties across the UK. All our properties offer an excellent choice of meals as well as evening cabaret. There are numerous footpaths in our superb gardens, which take you through woodland, past lakes and across farmland.
D.Time to relax
Every now and then you deserve a change from your daily routine, a chance to spend some time looking after yourself. So why not take a two-night break for two people at one of our 350 quality hotels in the UK? Enjoy our beauty treatments, relax in the jacuzzi or try out our gym. We have trainers who can give you expert advice.
E.Ski experience
Flights, accommodation, tuition fees, ski pass all included – just concentrate on getting down the slope because there’s food, entertainment and plenty of people waiting for you at the bottom. Reasonable prices for single people.

Part 4. SOCIOCULTURAL COMPETENCE (12 points)

Read the description of a historical tour around England. Fill in the gaps (39-50) with the words provided in the box (A-L). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

A. Romans / E. William Shakespere / I. Spanish Armada
B. Henry VIII / F. Julius Caesar / G. Catholic
C. Scottish tribes / G. Elizabeth I / K. Roman
D. William the Conqueror / H. Supreme Head of the Chirch of England / L. Stonehenge

HERITAGE HOLIDAY

Discover England’s fascinating early history on our exclusive non-stop one-week tour.

DAY 1 Hastings, East Sussex

Our first stop is the beach at Hastings where (39)...... ’s armies arrived from Normandy in 1066, then we visit Battle Abbey and watch actors in period costumes re-enact the battle and the death of the English King Harold.

DAY 2 Tilbury Fort, Essex

(40)...... ’s reign was a golden age of sea exploration, discovery and military victory. On the second day of our tour we visit the exact spot where, in 1588, the queen gave her famous speech to her troops on the day before they faced the much superior (41) ...... – and defeated them.

DAY 3 The Tower of London

London’s most famous landmark was built by William the Conqueror in 1078, but its best-known historical connetions are with the Tudor monarchs. Two of (42)...... ’s six wives, Anne Boleyn and Catherine Howard, were beheaded here at his command.

DAY 4 morning – Stonehenge, Wiltshire

afternoon – Bath, Somerset

On Day 4 we visit the West Country, stopping at mysterious (43)...... , built by the native Celtic Britons around 2000 BC, and then spending the afternoon at Bath – once the (44)...... spa town of Aquae Sulis (“the waters of the godess Sulis). The tour includes a visit to the famous hot springs and baths.

DAY 5Stratford – on –Avon, Warwickshire

No tour of England is complete without a visit to Elizabethan Stratford – on –Avon, birthplace of the most famous writer of that age – (45)...... – and home to many historic buildings.

DAY 6 Fountains Abbey, Yorkshire

On Day 6 we travel north and visit the majestic ruins of Fountains Abbey, perhaps the best example of the destruction caused by Henry VIII’s dissolution of the Monesteries (1536-40) when Henry sold all the buildings and land that belonged to the (46)...... monasteries. The King had broken away from the Catholic church in 1534 and made himself the (47)......

DAY 7Hadrian’s Wall, Northumberland

On our final day we visit the most famous symbol of the Roman occupation of Britain – Hadrian’s Wall. Although (48)...... led the first invasion of Britain in 55 BC, it was under the Emperor Hadrian that the (49)...... reached the most northern point of their Empire and built a wall from coast-to-coast as protection against the (50)......

Part 5. WRITING (25 points)

You have received a letter from your English penfriend who writes:

... I’ve decided to send you a book in English for you birthday. What kind of book would you like? What kind of books do you usually read in your language? Is there a particular book you would like me to get for you? Are there any kinds of books you definitely don’t like?
Give me some idea of what I could get for you.
Rosie.

Now write a letter to Rosie, answering her questions.

Write your letter in100 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.

Зональная олимпиада школьников по английскому языку

2007/2008 учебный год (10 класс)

(время выполнения – 2.5 часа)

Всего: 100баллов

Part 1. LISTENING (14 points)

Task 1

You will hear a guide welcoming a group of visitors to The Jungle Experience.

For each question choose the correct answer and put A, B or C in the box on the separate answer sheet.

12How long will the tour take?

  1. a few minutes
  2. half an hour
  3. an hour and a half

13During the tour visitors will be able to

  1. answer questions.
  2. listen to a talk.
  3. visit the shop.

14Which of the following can you eat in the cafe?

  1. hot dogs
  2. soup
  3. sandwiches

15The Jungle Experience aims to inform people about

  1. what is taking place in jungles everywhere.
  2. different problems for the environment.
  3. how wildlife and plants live together.

16What do you need to do if you want to go on a night tour?

A. arrive after 7 p.m.

B. reserve a place.

C. pay by credit card.

6. What do you get if you become a Friend of the Jungle?

A. a chance to become a volunteer

B. special prices for some things

C. free entrance for a year

Task 2

First read the descriptions below. Then listen to a radio announcement, and find the mistakes in the descriptions. There are eight differences between the recording and the text below. Write the correct information (7 – 14) in the box on the separate answer sheet.

The police are looking for two suspects in connection with the recent bank robbery in Reading.

The first suspect is a white man in his forties. He is fairly overweight, quite short and he’s got curly, brown hair. He’s got a broken nose and has a moustache. When last seen, he was wearing torn blue jeans and a baggy T-shirt. He’s also got a tattoo of a heart with the word “Angela” written in it.

The police are aslo looking for a young woman in her early twenies. She’s tall and attractive – she’s got long, wavy, blonde hair. Her nose is rather long. When last seen, she was wearing a short black skirt, black T-shirt, a leather jacket and black boots.

7 / 11
8 / 12
9 / 13
10 / 14

Part 2. GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY (14 points)

Task 1

Read the text. For items 15-20 put the word written in capital letters in the proper form to fill in the blanks. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

CHANGES TO ENGINEERING

Engineering in the transport sector has increasingly become an area of work
for (15)...... educated, computer-literate professionals. / HIGH
These engineers are facing (16)...... challenges in a period of rapid / PRACTICE
technological advances.
The (17)...... engineering skills are all still in demand in the transport / TRADITION
sector: aerodynamics and mechanics, electrical and electronic, chemical and
materials.
But the big transport projects also require engineers with a range of other skills,
(18)...... project management, business development, teamwork and even / INCLUDE
aesthetics.
A new breed of engineers is being trained, with a more global view of the
(19)...... of a complex system over a period of time. / GROW
A transport system will be in (20)...... for 20 years or more, during which / USEFUL
time development in technology, materials and ways of thinking will have
happened, so design systems have to be flexible.

Task 2

Read the text. For each of the gaps (21-28), choose the best option: A, B, C, or D, below that fits the text logically as well as grammatically. Mark the correct answers on the separate answer sheet.

L’Australie – c’est chic!

One of the most surprising business success (21)...... in Paris these days is the Australian Bookshop. Since the shop opened two years ago, French interest in Australian literture

(22)...... Located in the heart of the city’s literary district, the shop is (23)...... by Elaine Lewis, from Sydney. Lewis said she couldn’t find books by Australian writers on Paris shelves, so she (24)...... to remedy the situation. Angus Mackenzie of the Australian embassy (25)...... surprising that the French want to read Australian books – “not because the books are not (26)...... , but because of the language barrier,” he said. French publisher Marc de Gouvenain thinks the trend is easy to explain, (27)...... “In Europe, we (28)...... see the landscape with young eyes. Australian authors have a fresh way of seeing things.”

21. A. histories
B. reports
C. stories
D. tales / 25. A. finds
B. finds it
C. thinks that
D. thinks this
22. A. grew
B. grows
C. has grown
D. is growing / 26. A. deserving
B. estimable
C. worth
D. worthy
23. A. carried
B. carried out
C. conducted
D. run / 27. A. anyhow
B. however
C. moreover
D. furthermore
24. A. determined
B. concluded
C. resolved
D. solved / 28. A. anylonger
B. no longer
C. no sooner
D. no more

Part 3. READING (11 points)

Task 1

Read eight holiday descriptions and decide which holiday would be the most suitable for the following people. Match the given information about the people (29 - 39) with the descriptions (A - E). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

HOLIDAY POSSIBILITIES

29. Paul and Ann live in the city so they don’t often go walking which is their favourite hobby. They enjoy being outside and would like some evening entertainment where they can meet new people.
30. James is travelling on his own this year and would like to meet other people. He quite enjoys sport and doesn’t have a lot of money.
31. Helen and Sue have been working hard recently. They would like to take a short break to relax and think about their health and their appearance.
32. Jack and Lisa would like to go on a short break which will give them the chance to visit ancient places and learn about their history from experts.
33. The Robinson family would like a seaside holiday but they also want opportunities for organized activities for their children. / A.Sightseeing in China
Spend four unforgettable days in China staying in a 4-star hotel. Experience amazing sightseeing opportunities at the Forbidden City, Tiananmen Square and the astonoshing Great Wall. Price includes flights, acommodation and food, and some guided tours.
B.Relax in Portugal
Portugal – miles and miles of wide, sandy beaches to walk on, and days and days of wonderful sunshine. Parents who want some time to themselves can trust The Kids’ Club to safely entertain their children with a superb programme of sporting activities.
C.Weekend breaks
Take a break in relaxing surroundings in one of our ten top quality countryside properties across the UK. All our properties offer an excellent choice of meals as well as evening cabaret. There are numerous footpaths in our superb gardens, which take you through woodland, past lakes and across farmland.
D.Time to relax
Every now and then you deserve a change from your daily routine, a chance to spend some time looking after yourself. So why not take a two-night break for two people at one of our 350 quality hotels in the UK? Enjoy our beauty treatments, relax in the jacuzzi or try out our gym. We have trainers who can give you expert advice.
E.Ski experience
Flights, accommodation, tuition fees, ski pass all included – just concentrate on getting down the slope because there’s food, entertainment and plenty of people waiting for you at the bottom. Reasonable prices for single people.

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