Всероссийская олимпиада школьников по английскому 9. всероссийской олимпиады школьников. Имеется два задания
Муниципальный этап
по английскому языку
9-11 классы
2010 г.
Олимпиада по английскому языку включает в себя следующие разделы:
I. Письмо .(45 минут)
Участникам предлагается написать сочинение на конкретную тему. Объем сочинения не должен превышать 200-250 слов.
II. Лексико-грамматический тест . (45 минут)
Тест состоит из двух частей A и B. В первой части участникам предлагается выбрать единственно правильный ответ из четырех вариантов. Во второй части требуется п реобразовать слова, напечатанные прописными буквами в скобках, так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста.
III. Чтение . (60 минут)
Первая часть (A) нацелена на полное понимание предложенного фабульного текста путем выполнения задания на выбор правильного варианта.
Вторая часть (В) представляет собой страноведческий тест с заданиями на частичное понимание.
IV. Аудирование .(30 минут)
Участникам предлагается прослушать текст и выполнить задание на определение истинности высказывания.
V. Устная речь .
Устная речь представлена в двух частях: монологическое высказывание и диалог по предложенным темам.
Критерия оценивания
Письмо – 20
Лексико-грамматический тест – 20
Чтение - 20
Аудирование – 20
Устная речь – 20
Максимальное количество баллов - 100
Муниципальный этап
Всероссийской олимпиады школьников
по английскому языку
9-11 классы, 2010 год
Часть 1. Письмо
It is no wonder that the Internet has become one of the most important things of our everyday life. It suggests a lot of social projects like “Odnoklassniki”, “In the Contact”, “Facebook”, etc.
Ответьте на вопрос: “What are the advantages and drawbacks of such type of communication and the way of making friends?” и напишите сочинение (200 – 250) слов .
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Муниципальный этап
Всероссийской олимпиады школьников
по английскому языку
9-11 классы, 2010 год
Часть 2. Лексико-грамматический тест
Выберите правильный ответ, обводя его кружком.
1. This money ______ not enough to buy the book.
a) are c) have
b) is d) has
2. She made her husband ______ the tree.
a) to cut down c) to have cut down
b) cut down d) cutting down
3. You _______ nothing unless you ______ a microscope.
It is the most interesting specimen I ______.
a) see, don"t use, ever see c) will see, use, have ever seen
b) will see, don"t use, have ever seen d) won"t see, won"t use, ever saw
4. You ______ to prepare the room for our guests. They _____ arrive tomorrow or the day after.
a) must, must c) can, can
b) may, may d) need, may
5. She looks ______ today.
a) happily c) happy
b) nicely d) beautifully
6. His hands are dirty. He ______ the car.
a) repaired c) will repair
b) repairs d) has been repairing
7. The ______ document worried me.
a) lost c) losing
b) being lost d) having lost
8. It was far ______ than he expected, so he made up his mind to spend twice as ______ money as he had wanted.
a) more cheaper, more c) the cheapest, the most
b) more cheap, a lot d) cheaper, much
9. It is ______ how ideas come, like a _______ of lightening.
a) funnily, stroke c) funny, clap
b) funny, flash d) funnily, bit
10. Near the centre of _____ City there stand ____ St. Paul"s Cathedral, ____ Bank of England, ____ Royal Exchange, ____ Stock Exchange, and the rest of ____ London"s financial district.
a) the, the, the, the, the, the c) ____, _____, the, _____, _____, the
b) the, _____, the, the, the, _____ d) ____, the, ____, _____, _____, _____
11 . They don"t think so, ______.
a) so do you c) neither I do
b) so I do d) neither do I
12. Nobody knew where ______ at the moment.
a) she was c) she is
b) she has been d) she had been
13. She kept ______ they must be economical ______ they were not rich.
a) on saying, though c) saying, since
b) say, till d) to say, as
14. _____ computers are used extensively in scientific _____ to solve mathematical problems, display complicated data, or model systems that are too ______ or impracti cal to build.
a) The, researches, cost c) ____, research, costly
b) The, research, cost d) ____, researches, costly
15. Is _______ knocking at the door?
a) nobody c) somebody
b) anybody d) some
16. Alaska _____ to the United States since 1867, when it _____ from Russia by Secretary of State William H. Seward.
a) belonged, has been bought с) has been belonged, was bought
b) had belonged, has been bought d) has belonged, was bought
17. Tourism is _____ important; the country _____ 1.2 million visitors in 1998.
a) increasingly, has had c) increasingly, had
b) more increasingly, had d) the most increasing, has had
18. Their house is ______ to the school.
a) close c) near
b) nearly d) closely
19. Have you had your lunch _______ ? – No, I"m going to do it now.
a) already c) just
b) still d) yet
20. They were designed to serve ______ all-inclusive textbooks and thus differed _____ modern encyclopedias, which serve chiefly _____ reference sources.
a) as, in, as c) like, in, like
b) like, from, like d) as, from, as.
Преобразуйте слова, напечатанные прописными буквами в скобках, так, чтобы они грамматически и лексически соответствовали содержанию текста.
Scarlet fever is an (1) ______ (INFECTION) disease, caused by bacteria, which usually enter the body through the nose or mouth. The disease most (2) _____ (COMMON) affects children between the ages of two and ten. The typical (3) _____ (INITIALIZE) symptoms of the disease are head ache, sore throat, chills and fever. From two to three days after the first (4) ______ (APPEAR) of symptoms, red spots may emerge on the tongue, called “straw berry tongue”. A characteristic skin (5) ______ (ERUPT) appears on the chest and usually spreads over the entire body except the face. The fever, which frequently runs as high as 40° to 40.6°C, generally lasts only a few days but may extend to a week or (6) _____ (LONG). The rash usually fades in a week, and at that time the skin begins to peel. Other diseases may become (7) ______ (COMPLICATE) of s carlet fever, for example, pneumonia. Since the introduction of penicillin, however, scarlet fever can be cured w ithout the (8) ______ (OCCUR ) of permanent after-effects.
Муниципальный этап
Всероссийской олимпиады школьников
по английскому языку
9-11 классы, 2010 год
Часть 3. Чтение
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 1 – 5.
There are still some rich people in the world. Many of them lead lives of particular pleasure. But rich people do have their problems. They are seldom problems of finance, since most rich people have enough sense to hire other people to take care of their worries. But there are other, more genuine problems. They are the problems of behaviour.
Let me tell you a story which happened to my uncle Octavian a full thirty years ago. At that time I myself was fifteen. Uncle Octavian was then a rich man. He was a charming host whose villa was very popular among the great. He was a hospitable man until January 3, 1925.
There was nothing special about that day in the life of Uncle Octavian, except that it was his fifty-fifth birthday. As usual on such a day he was giving a party for twelve people. All of them were old friends.
I, myself, aged fifteen, was deeply privileged. As a special surprise on this happy day, I was allowed to come down to dinner. It was exciting for me to be admitted to such company, which included a newspaper editor of exceptional intelligence and his fabulous American wife, a recent prime-minister of France and a German prince and a princess. Even today, 30 years later, one may fairly admit that the company was unbelievably great. But I should also stress that they were all old and close friends of Uncle Octavian.
Towards the end of a wonderful dinner, when dessert had been brought in and the servants had left, my uncle leant forward to admire a magnificent diamond ring on the princess"s hand. She was a pretty woman. She turned her hand gracefully towards my uncle. Across the table, the newspaper editor leant across and said: "May I also have a look?" She smiled and nodded. Then she took off the ring and held it out to him. "It was my grandmother"s – the old empress," she said. "I have not worn it for many years. It is said to have once belonged to Genghis Khan".
There were exclamations of delight and admiration. The ring was passed from hand to hand. For a moment it rested on my own palm, gleaming splendidly. Then I passed it on to the neat person. As I turned away again, I saw her pass it on.
It was some 20 minutes later when the princess stood up and said: "Before we leave you, may I have my ring back?" There was a pause, while we looked expectantly at each other. Then there was silence. The princess was still smiling, though less easily. She was unused to asking for things twice. The silence continued, I still thought that it could only be a practical joke, and that one of us – probably the prince himself – would produce the ring with a laugh. But when nothing happened at all, I knew that the rest of the night would be dreadful.
I am sure that you can guess the sort of scene that followed. The guests were really confused – all of them, old and valued friends. There was a nervous search of the whole room. But it did not bring the princess" ring back again. It had vanished – a priceless thing, worth possibly two hundred thousand pounds – in a roomful of twelve people, all known to each other.
No servants had entered the room. No one had left it for a moment. The thief was one of us, one of Uncle Octavian"s close friends.
I remember it was the French cabinet minister who had already started to turn out his pockets, before my uncle stopped him. "There will be no search in my house," he commanded. "You are all my friends. The ring can only be lost. If it is not found" – he bowed towards the princess – "I will naturally repay its cost myself."
The ring was never found, it never appeared, either then or later.
To our family"s surprise, Uncle Octavian was a comparatively poor man, when he died. And I should say that he died with the special sadness of a hospitable host who never gave a single lunch or dinner party for the last thirty years of his life.
Задания 1 – 4. Ответьте на вопрос, выбрав одну букву, соответствующую правильному ответу, обводя ее кружком.
1. What kind of man was Uncle Octavian thirty years ago?
a) Uncle Octavian was a rich and snobbish man.
b) Uncle Octavian was a rich man and a charming host.
c) Uncle Octavian was a comparatively poor man who liked to invite rich people.
d) Uncle Octavian was a rude and greedy man.
2. In what way did he want to celebrate his fifty-fifth birthday?
a) He decided to invite his relatives.
b) He wanted to celebrate his birthday in a small group of three-four close friends .
c) He was giving a party for twelve people who were old and close friends of his .
d) The whole city was going to celebrate Uncle Octavian’s birthday .
3. What was peculiar about the princess’ ring?
a) Her grandmother had not worn it for many years since the princess was born.
b) The prince produced this ring at the party as a present to the princess.
c) It was a useless thing of no worth at all .
d) It was a magnificent diamond ring once belonged to an outstanding woman .
4. Who was the thief?
a) The thief was Uncle Octavian because he wanted to repay the cost of the lost ring .
b) The thief was the French cabinet minister because he tried to turn out his pockets .
c) The thief was the prince himself because he wanted to make a joke.
d) The ring was never found because Uncle Octavian didn’t want to search his close friends .
Задание 5. Дайте развернутый ответ на следующий вопрос: “ Problems of behaviour– what are they? Have you ever run across them? What do you know about them? ”
Муниципальный этап
Всероссийской олимпиады школьников
по английскому языку
9-11 классы, 2010 год
Страноведческий тест
Установите, о каких национальных эмблемах Великобритании (темы A – E) идет речь в текстах 1 – 4. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.
А. ROSE D. SHAMROCK (клевер)
B. DAFFODIL (нарцисс) E. LILAC (сирень)
C. THISTLE (чертополох)
1. It is the national flower of Wales . One sort of this flower grows only in a small area around Tenby . In Wales it is traditional to wear this flower on Saint David"s Day (March 1). This has led to suggestions that the name of the plant may have been influenced by the name "Dafydd," a Welsh form of "David". In some other countries the yellow variation of the flower is associated with Easter .
2. It is the traditional floral heraldic emblem of England and takes its name and origins from the Tudor dynasty . Henry Tudor took the crown of England from Richard III in battle. That was the end of the Wars of the Roses between the House of Lancaster and the House of York . His father was Edmund Tudor from the House of Richmond , and his mother was Margaret Beaufort from the House of Lancaster; he married Elizabeth of York to stop all conflicts. The symbol is often depicted in two colours – white on red and is always described, heraldically, as "proper".
3. It is a symbol of Ireland . It is a three-leafed old white clover. The plant was traditionally used for its medical properties. According to the legend it was used by Saint Patrick to illustrate the idea of the Trinity (the unity of Father , Son , and Holy Spirit ). Organizations, businesses and places around the world with links to Ireland often use this plant to advertise their connections.
4. It has been the national emblem of Scotland since the time of Alexander III (1249–1286) and was used on silver coins . According to the legend , the Norse army tried to attack the Scots army at night. During this operation one Norseman, who had no boots on, stepped upon this plant and cried with pain. The Scots woke up and met the Norse army. The plant prefers dry summer; it grows in sandy soils which are rich in salts. It may grow along roadsides, in fields, and agricultural areas.
Ответьте на вопросы, обводя правильный вариант кружком:
1) Which of these plants comes from the word "David" ?
2) Which of these plants was traditionally used for its medical properties ?
3) Which of these plants origins from the Tudor dynasty ?
4) Which of these plants woke up the Scots?
5) Which of these plants illustrates the idea of the Trinity ?
6) Which of these plants is often depicted in two colours ?
7) Which of these plants grows in sandy soils ?
8) Which of these plants is associated with Easter ?
1) A B C D E | 3) A B C D E | 5) A B C D E | 7) A B C D E |
2) A B C D E | 4) A B C D E | 6) A B C D E | 8) A B C D E |
Муниципальный этап
Всероссийской олимпиады школьников
по английскому языку
9-11 классы, 2010 год
Часть 4. Аудирование
Прослушайте текст и определите, какие из предложенных высказываний являются верными.
The story of the Native Americans – or the American Indians – is unique, tragic and inspiring. It is unique because the Indians were the original inhabitants of the American continent and experienced every phase of its European settlement. It is tragic because the conflict between the Indians and white people was parallel to the process of coming in contact with other industrialized societies. It is an inspiring story because the Native Americans, although lost much of their land in the 19th century, have survived, have defended their political and economic rights, and have succeeded in saving their identity and culture despite the knocks of modern civilization.
Today the Native Americans are full citizens of the United States. They are proud of their own cultural treasure, which they are trying to protect and maintain.
Marks of that treasure can be found all over the United States. Many of the proper names on the map of the United States – Massachusetts, Ohio, Michigan, Kansas – are Indian words. The Indians taught the Europeans how to cultivate crops such as corn, tomatoes, potatoes, tobacco.
About half of the Indians in the United States live in large cities and rural areas throughout the country. The rest of them live in about 300 federal reservations (land set for their use).
Today, there are about 1,4 million Native Americans, which is believed to be more than there were when the first European explorers arrived in the New World.
True or False?
1. The story of the Native Americans is one of the funniest in the history of the mankind.
2. The Indians were the original inhabitants of the American continent.
3. The Native Americans have managed to retain their identity and culture.
4. It"s almost impossible to find any marks of the Indians" culture in the USA nowadays.
5. Today all Indians live in federal reservations.
1) True False | 2) True False | 3) True False | 4) True False | 5) True False |
Часть 5. Устная речь
Монологическое высказывание
Сформулируйте Ваше представление о возможности дополнительного заработка для молодежи, ответив на вопрос «What is true: concentrate on studying while at school or earn some money working part-time?».
Диалог
Many people have to work day and night without having a rest to eat properly. Discuss the problem of fast food and answer the questions: What are the reasons of fast food popularity in Russia? What effects may fast food make on our health? Where do you prefer to have a bite?
Муниципальный этап
Всероссийской олимпиады школьников
по английскому языку
9-11 классы, 2010 год
Keys :
Часть 2
- – infectious 5. – eruption
- – commonly 6. – longer
- – initial 7. – complications
- – appearance 8. – occurrence
Часть 3
1. – b
2. – c
3. – d
4. – d
В .
False
3) True False
4) True False
5) True False
Шкала критериев оценивания заданий в разделе «Устная речь»
Максимальное количество баллов: 20
Внимание! При оценке 0 по критерию "Содержание" выставляется общая оценка 0.
БАЛЛЫ | (максимум 10 баллов) | Взаимодействие с собеседником и оформление речи (максимум 10 баллов) | |||
Взаимодействие с собеседником (максимум 4 балла) | Лексическое оформление речи (максимум 2 балла) | Грамматическое оформление речи (максимум 2 балла) | Фонетическое оформление речи (максимум 2 балла) |
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9-10 | Коммуникативная задача полностью выполнена: цель общения успешно достигнута, тема раскрыта в заданном объеме. Участник высказывает интересные и оригинальные идеи . | 4 балла Участник способен логично и связно вести беседу: участник соблюдает очередность при обмене репликами, при необходимости участник начинает первым или поддерживает беседу, восстанавливает беседу в случае сбоя. | 2 балла В речи участника нет лексических ошибок; словарный запас участника богат, разнообразен и адекватен поставленной задаче. | 2 балла В речи участника нет грамматических ошибок; речь участника богата разнообразными грамматическими конструкциями. | 2 балла В речи участника нет фонетических ошибок. |
Коммуникативная задача полностью выполнена: цель общения успешно достигнута, тема раскрыта в заданном объеме, однако выступление не отличается оригинальностью мысли. | |||||
Коммуникативная задача выполнена не полностью: цель общения в основном достигнута, однако тема раскрыта не в полном объеме: высказанные положения недостаточно аргументированы. | 3 балла В целом участник способен логично и связно вести беседу: участник соблюдает очередность при обмене репликами, но не всегда проявляет инициативу в поддержании беседы. | 1 балл Словарный запас участника в основном соответствует поставленной задаче, однако наблюдается некоторое затруднение при подборе слов и/или имеются неточности в их употреблении. | 1 балл В речи участника присутствуют грамматические ошибки, не затрудняющие понимания или используются однообразные грамматические конструкции. | 1 балл Речь участника в целом понятна, участник допускает отдельные фонетические ошибки. |
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Коммуникативная задача выполнена частично: цель общения достигнута не полностью, тема раскрыта в ограниченном объеме: высказанных положений мало и они не аргументированы. | 2 балла Участник не способен логично и связно вести беседу: не начинает и не стремится поддерживать ее, в значительной степени зависит от помощи со стороны собеседника. | ||||
Коммуникативная задача не выполнена: цель общения не достигнута, содержание не соответствует коммуникативной задаче. | 1 балл Участник диалога не способен вести беседу. | 0 баллов Словарного запаса не хватает для общения в соответствии с заданием. | 0 баллов В речи участника присутствуют грамматические ошибки, затрудняющие понимание. | 0 баллов Понимание речи участника затруднено из-за большого количества фонетических ошибок. |
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Отказ от ответа | 0 баллов Отказ от выполнения задания по диалогу |
Схема оценки выполнения письменных заданий
Баллы | Коммуникативные задачи | Языковые средства |
18-20 | Полная реализация коммуникативных задач | Связный текст, адекватное применение лексико-грамматических средств, их широкий диапазон. Языковые ошибки не существенны. Корректное применение формул письменной речи. |
16-17 | Достаточно связный, естественный текст, восприятие которого может быть затруднено некорректным применением (или отсутствием) связующих элементов. Применяются сложные синтаксические конструкции, но их виды не отличаются разнообразием. |
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11-15 | Реализованы практически все коммуникативные задачи, но реализация их предельно упрощена. | В текстах есть грубые грамматические или лексические ошибки, искажающие смысл предложений, но их количество не велико (не более 3). Структурный и лексический диапазоны заметно ограничены, связность текста нарушена, есть некоторые нарушения, связанные с нормами оформления письменной речи. |
8-10 | Коммуникативные задачи в целом реализованы, поскольку понятен общий смысл текста. | Недостаточно корректный контроль структурой предложений, большое количество грубых лексико-грамматических ошибок. Восприятие текста затруднено. |
Отмечаются, частично успешные, попытки реализации коммуникативных задач, но понимание текста затруднено многочисленными грубыми ошибками. | Текст трудно воспринимается из-за частых лексико-грамматических ошибок, упрощенной конструкции предложений, не соблюдения правил пунктуации, ведущей к несогласованности текста. |
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Несоответствие содержание поставленным задачам | Текст практически «не читаем», набор отдельных фраз и предложений с большим количеством ошибок. |
1 - 2 балла могут быть сняты за
- орфографические ошибки в словах активного вокабуляра, или в простых словах
небрежное оформление рукописи.
USE OF ENGLISH - 13 баллов
joined | incapable |
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controlling | friendly |
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are trained | natural |
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lots | tasty |
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carried | helpless |
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further/farther | disappearance |
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WRITING – 10 баллов
(см. дополнительные критерии оценивания)
Критерии оценивания выполнения задания С1* «Личное письмо»
Критерии оценивания | 3 балла | 2 балла | 1 балл | 0 баллов |
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Решение коммуникативной задачи | Задание выполнено полностью : даны полные ответы на три заданных вопроса. Правильно выбрано обращение, завершающая фраза и подпись. Есть благодарность, упоминание о предыдущих контактах, выражена надежда на будущие контакты | Задание выполнено: даны ответы на три заданных вопроса, НО на один вопрос дан неполный ответ. Есть 1–2 нарушения в стилевом оформлении письма И/ИЛИ отсутствует благодарность, упоминание о предыдущих /будущих контактах | Задание выполнено частично: даны ответы на заданные вопросы, НО на два вопроса даны неполные ответы ИЛИ ответ на один вопрос отсутствует. Имеется более 2-х нарушений в стилевом оформлении письма и в соблюдении норм вежливости | Задание не выполнено: отсутствуют ответы на два вопроса ИЛИ текст письма не соответствует требуемому объему |
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Организация текста | Текст логично выстроен и разделен на абзацы; правильно использованы языковые средства для передачи логической связи; оформление текста соответствует нормам письменного этикета | Текст в основном логично выстроен, НО имеются недостатки ИЛИ имеются отдельные нарушения в структурном оформлении текста письма | Текст выстроен нелогично; допущены многочисленные ошибки в структурном оформлении текста письма ИЛИ оформление текста не соответствует нормам письменного этикета, принятого в стране изучаемого языка |
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Лексико-грамматическое оформление текста | Использованы разнообразная лексика и грамматические структуры, соответствующие поставленной коммуникативной задаче (допускается не более 2-х языковых ошибок, не затрудняющих понимание) | Имеются языковые ошибки, не затрудняющие понимание (допускается не более 4-х негрубых языковых ошибок) ИЛИ языковые ошибки отсутствуют, но используются лексические единицы и грамматические структуры только элементарного уровня | Имеются языковые ошибки, не затрудняющие понимание (допускается не более 5 негрубых языковых ошибок) И/ИЛИ допущены языковые ошибки, которые затрудняют понимание (не более | Допущены многочисленные языковые ошибки, которые затрудняют понимание текста. |
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Орфография и пунктуация | Орфографические и пунктуационные ошибки практически отсутствуют (допускается не более 2-х, не затрудняющих понимание текста) | Допущенные орфографические и пунктуационные ошибки не затрудняют понимание (допускается не более 3 – 4 ошибок) | Допущены многочисленные орфографические и пунктуационные ошибки и/или допущены ошибки, которые затрудняют понимание текста |
*1. Задание С1 (личное письмо) оценивается по критериям К1–К4 ГИА (максимальное количество баллов – 10).
2. При получении учащимся 0 баллов по критерию «Содержание» задание С1 оценивается в 0 баллов.
3. Если объём письма менее 90 слов, то задание оценивается в 0 баллов.
Если объём более 132 слов , то проверке подлежат только 120 слов , т.е. та часть личного письма, которая соответствует требуемому объёму.
4. При определении соответствия объема представленной работы требованиям считаются все слова, начиная с первого слова по последнее, включая вспомогательные глаголы, предлоги, артикли, частицы. В личном письме адрес, дата, подпись также подлежат подсчету.
При этом: − стяженные (краткие) формы (например, I"ve, it"s, doesn"t, wasn"t) считаются как одно слово;
− числительные, выраженные цифрами (например, 5; 29; 2010, 123204) считаются как одно слово;
− числительные, выраженные словами (например, twenty-one), считаются как одно слово;
− сложные слова (например, pop-singer, English-speaking, thirty-two) считаются как одно слово;
− сокращения (например, UK, e-mail, TV ) считаются как одно слово.
Предварительный просмотр:
Всероссийская олимпиада школьников. Школьный этап. 2014-2015 уч.год
Английский язык. Задания для участника 9-11 классы
Время выполнения -90 минут. Максимальное количество баллов – 43балла
LISTENING – 7 баллов
Listen to the interview and for questions A8-A14, choose the answer (1, 2 or 3) which you think fits best according to the text. Write the appropriate number (1, 2 or 3) in boxes A8-A14 on your answer sheet.
A8. Catherine mainly gets inspired for her novels from
1) things that happen in her personal life.
2) unimportant new stories.
3) major events in the local area.
A9. The example of the shopping centre shows that, before writing, Catherine
1) interviews a lot of people.
2) does a lot of background research.
3) imagines a complete story.
A10. Catherine says her characters
1) can be identified by the people they’re based on.
2) are exact copies of people she has known.
3) are only loosely based on real people.
A11. Catherine is more likely to create a character based on a real person’s
1) history.
2) appearance.
3) view of the world.
A12. There is a chance that
1) Catherine will give a talk about making films.
2) a company will buy the film rights to Fire at Dawn .
3) there will be a film version of Fire at Dawn .
A13. Catherine does not want
1) to be involved in making the film.
2) someone else to write the screenplay.
3) the plot to be altered in a major way.
A14. Catherine believes that
1) the stories in the book and film should be the same.
2) film and literature are extremely different media.
3) films based on books are usually annoying.
READING -13 баллов
Match headings A-H to texts 1-7 choose the best heading A-H. There is one heading you will not need to use.
A. UNUSUAL RELATIONSHIPS E. IMPORTANT MOMENTS
B. SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS F. MISTAKEN BELIEFS
C. DIFFICULT PERIODS G. MANY RESPONSIBILITIES
D. TWO TYPES H. HOME ALONE
- In Britain? Most families are “nuclear families”. This means that the family consists of the parents and children. Of course, there are uncles and aunts and grand parents, too, but they do not have much to do with raising the children and often live a long way away. In many other countries, the “extended family” is more common. With the extended family, uncles, aunts and grandparents live closer to the parents and children – sometimes even in the same building – and everyone in the family has a much closer relationship.
- Most teenagers say at some point; “When I’m a parent, I’m going to give my children much more freedom than I have now.” When they do actually become parents however, they soon realize that giving a child or teenager lots of freedom is not always the best thing to do. Many parents end up hearing their children saying to them exactly the same things they said to their parents when they were young.
- What does bringing up a child involve? Giving a child love and making a child feel safe in their environment are extremely important. So is providing food and warmth. Parents also have a duty to teach their children the differences between right and wrong, and to make sure their children get a good education. Some parents believe that their role is also to teach children about the importance of things such as family, religion and society.
- The English phrases “a chip off the old block” and “like father, like son” (or “like mother, like daughter”) are used to show the similarities between a parent and their child. These might be similarities in terms of appearance, behavior or interests. For example, if a dad loves watching cricket and his son Eric becomes interested in cricket, too, you might say. “Eric’s a chip off the old block, isn’t he?”
- “Latchkey kids” are a major problem in many countries, including Britain and the USA, These are children whose parents are still at work when they come home from school, so there is no one at home to look after them. Their parents aren’t there to help with their homework, and some of them spend hours on their own before their parents’ return.
- The idea of “quality time” is based on an understanding that the amount of time a parent spends with their child is not the only important thing. What is also important is what they do together during that time. Ten minutes of discussing problems that a teenager is facing may be much more valuable than two hours of watching a movie together in silence.
- Families work well when things are going well, but the real test of a family comes at times of stress. Perhaps Mum has been working too hard, or perhaps young Amy is taking exams at school. These are times when all the families can find themselves fighting instead of helping each other. When a family is going through a crisis like this, it can often help to talk to someone outside the family. It could either be an expert, such as a family counselor, or a trusted family friend
Read the text and complete gaps 8-13 with sentences A-G. There is one extra sentence that you don’t need to use. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
What time is it? To answer that question today, all we have to do is look at a watch or clock. It wasn’t always that simple, however. For thousand of years, people have wanted an accurate way of telling the time, (8)____________________________.
We know that the ancient Egyptians had sundials, (9)______________________. It is thought they also had a way of measuring time using running water. The ancient Chinese also developed non-mechanical ways to measure the passing time.
The first mechanical clock appeared around the 9 th century. This did not have hands as modern clocks do, (10)_______________________.
The first reasonably accurate clocks were developed in Italy in the 13 th century.
Unlike modern clocks, they did not tell the time to the nearest minute; rather, they announced when an hour had passed. Table clocks became popular in the 1500s. They usually only had one hand, which had four possible positions each hour, (11) _________________________.
In 1657 the pendulum clock was invented. Although Galileo came up with a similar idea first, it is Christian Huygens (12)_________________________. Since then, сlocks have become more and more dependable. Today, each of us carries a mobile phone or wears a watch (13)___________________.
- but rang a bell to tell the time
- who is generally considered to be an inventor
- allowing you to tell the time to the nearest fifteen minutes
- which requires sunlight to work
- where the first clocks were developed
- apart from looking at the position of the sun
- which can be relied on to be accurate
USE OF ENGLISH- 13 баллов
For questions 1-7 , read the text and write the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete the gaps. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
Animal Helpers
Animals can be pets, but they can also be much more. Ever since dogs first
(1)_____________ humans on the hunt, animals have worked with people. JOIN
Dogs, of course, work with people in different ways, such as
(2)___________ sheep on farms. CONTROL
They (3)____________ to help blind people find their way around. TRAIN
There are (4)__________ of other animals that help people, including horses, LOT
camels and elephants. In the past, horses were an important means of transport
in Europe and (5)____________ both people and goods. CARRY
Cars soon replaced horses for most jobs because they could go faster
and (6) ______________. FAR
In Asia today, as in the past, elephants (7)___________ to transport USE
heavy loads in areas where cars cannot go.
Complete gaps 8-13 with words formed from the words in CAPITAL letters . Write the answers on your answer sheet.
The discovery of the island of Mauritius in 1505 was the beginning
of the end for the dodo. The dodo was a large bird which was
(8)______________ of flying and so spent its entire life on the ground. CAPABLE
When people first spotted the bird in 1598, it seemed to have no fear
of humans and was quite (9)____________. FRIEND
This was because it had always lived on an island where it had no
(10)__________________ enemies. NATURE
The people on the island didn’t find the dodo (11) ____________ to eat, TASTE
but the cats and the dogs that arrived with the people did. The dodo was
completely (12)___________ and by the 1690s it had died out on the island. HELP
The story of the dodo’s (13 )________________ is just one example APPEAR
of man’s effect on the environment.
WRITING – 10 баллов
You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend Christine, who writes:
I’ve had an argument with my best friend, Linda, and we’re not talking to each other. I’m really upset about it. What kind of things do you argue with your best friend about? How do you make up after an argument? What do you think I should say to Linda?
Oh, and I visited our local sports centre yesterday, which was interesting!
Write a letter to Christine. In your letter:
- answer her questions
- ask 3 questions about the sports centre
Write 100-120 words . Remember the rules of letter writing. Write the letter on your answer sheet.
ANSWER SHEET БЛАНК ОТВЕТОВ 9-11 классы
Шифр_____________________________
Общее кол-во баллов________________
LISTENING
The narrator says that:
1) a square in Brancusi’s sculpture is made of oak.
2) Brancusi likes to demonstrate contrasting objects.
3) it’s difficult to guess the name of the sculpture.
4) Brancusi’s bird is crying.
5) the bird opens its mouth to sing.
6) many Mondrian’s paintings are very confusing.
7) Mondrian’s painting is like a closed window.
8) there is a wide variety of bright colours in this painting.
9) Mondrian signed the painting with his initials.
10) Mondrian also wrote some music.
Part 2 (30 minutes)
Maximum points - 10
| Read the passage below. |
The Green House Effect
(A) Saving the world begins at home. The energy we use to power our daily domestic lives and drive our cars produces almost half of our output of carbon dioxide, the gas which is the main contributor to the problem of global warming. The way in which we use energy is not only polluting but also incredibly wasteful. But there is nothing to stop us greatly reducing our energy consumption and creating a more comfortable world.
(B) Redesigning the home to bring our lifestyles more into balance with what the environment can cope with need not involve expensive or painful changes. Most of the technology to make the changes is already available. When the changes have been made, the home of the future will be a better place to live in. So what will it be like?
(C) We will have switched from ‘fossil fuels’ - coal, gas and oil - to sources of power which are non-polluting such as windmills or using the power of tides. Houses will be heavily insulated and heating systems made much more efficient. In addition, our future homes will use low-energy light bulbs.
(D) With water costs rising enormously, most houses will trap rainwater and store it in a large, well-insulated tank in the cellar. This tank also serves to save energy: heat is recycled from other parts of the house to maintain a high water temperature for washing and central heating.
(E) Recycling waste will be much more common than it is today. Tins, bottles, plastic, and paper will be put into vents in the wall from where they will fall into divided bins for collection. All vegetable matter will go straight on to a compost heap in the garden.
(F) The home will be a cleaner place. Air conditioning will do much more than keep you cool. It will improve air quality by filtering out contaminating dust mites and by controlling moisture and condensation.
(G) Outside the home as well, life will have become more pleasant. The car will no longer be the threat to our health that it is today: it will run on hydrogen or a mixture of battery and safer petrol. It won’t be allowed to clog up our cities: people will use the tram, a clean, fast, and quiet form of city transport which many cities are already reintroducing.
(H) This picture of the future is one which should appeal to all of us. It’s one that our grandchildren could take for granted, not believing that people lived any other way, that people went around polluting, destroying, wasting resources, and apparently not caring. But if we want our grandchildren to have a world which is cleaner and safer, we have to start to change our ways. The picture of the future can become a reality but only if we do something about it. And we should do something about it soon.
Below you will find four headings. Each heading describes the contents of one of the paragraphs in the passage. However, since there are eight paragraphs and only four headings, four of the paragraphs will not fit any of the headings below.
You need to choose which heading best describes which paragraph. Write the letter of a paragraph next to the number of the heading 11 -14 on the separate answer sheet.
11. Homes of the future will be more hygienic.
12. We ought to change the way we live.
13. The way we live now damages the world.
14. Future energy needs will be lower and not cause pollution.
Choose option A , В, C or D which best answers the question. Circle the correct letter in boxes 15-20 on your answer sheet.
15. The author’s intention in writing the above article was to show...
A. the sort of future we can expect for our grandchildren.
B. why we should reduce pollution and use energy more efficiently.
C. why we have taken steps to reduce pollution and improve our use of energy.
D. how changes in house design will encourage people to use less polluting energy.
16. Which of the following statements is the author most likely to agree with?
A. In the future, houses will be much healthier.
B. In the future, people will produce much less waste.
C. In the future, very few people will own their own car.
D. In the future, the problem of global warming will be better understood.
17. In the passage the author explains...
A. why using less energy has become more popular.
B. why sources of energy are going to become more scarce.
C. how savings could be made in the way energy is used.
D. how, unless we use less energy, energy costs will rise.
18. In the passage the author DOES NOT explain...
A. how our cities could be made cleaner.
B. why our use of energy needs to change.
C. why water costs will rise in the future.
D. how the way we live produces global warming.
19. According to the author, one of the differences between our way of life and that of people in the future might be that...
A. cars will be much cheaper to maintain.
B. fewer people will travel in the cities.
C. cars will have far more safety features.
D. cars will be used less than they are today.
20. The passage describes the homes of the future. Such homes, according to the author, might NOT be built if we...
A. could not afford the necessary technology.
B. could not find alternative sources of energy.
C. were unable to reduce the amount of waste we produce.
D. failed to agree to make necessary changes in our lives.
Part 3 (15 minutes)
Maximum points - 20
Use of English
Fill in the gaps in the text choosing an appropriate word from the column on the right. Choose one word once only. There are two extra words in the right column which you don’t have to choose. Write the letter which marks the word next to the number of the gap on the answer sheet.
| An 11-year-old piano prodigy from Indonesia will appear at the prestigious Newport Jazz Festival after taking the American jazz (21) __________ by storm. Joey Alexander, who releases his debut album My Favorite Things this week, has attracted high (22) __________ from trumpeter and director of Jazz at Lincoln Centre Wynton Marsalis, who has said: "There has never been anyone that you can think of who could play like that (23) __________ his age. I loved everything about his playing his rhythm, his confidence, his understanding of the music." Marsalis said he found out about Bali-born Alexander after a friend suggested he watched a YouTube clip of the then 10-year-old (24) __________ tunes by John Coltrane, Thelonious Monk and Chick Corea. Now, to (25) __________ his debut album, Alexander is set to play at the Montreal and Newport jazz festivals. Newport producer George Wein says he"s always been reluctant to (26) __________ so-called child prodigies, but he made an exception after Jeanne Moutoussamy-Ashe, tennis legend Arthur Ashe"s widow, brought Alexander over to his Manhattan apartment to (27) __________ for him. "The thing that differs him from most young players is the maturity of his harmonic approach," Wein told AP reporter Charles J Gans. "His playing is very contemporary but he also has a (28) __________ of the history of the music." Alexander"s parents were jazz fans and he himself admires the playing (29) __________ Horace Silver, McCoy Tyner, Bill Evans and Brad Mehldau. He also loves the Avengers and SpongeBob Squarepants. "For me jazz is a calling. I love jazz because it"s about freedom to express yourself and being spontaneous, full of rhythm and full of improvisation," said the young pianist. "Technique is important, but for me first when I play it"s from the (30) __________ and feeling the groove. I want to develop by practicing and playing, and challenging myself to get better every day," said Alexander. | A) at |
| B) book | |
| C) for | |
| D) heart | |
| E) of | |
| F) performing | |
| G) play | |
| H) praise | |
| I) promote | |
| J) pushing | |
| K)scene | |
| L)sense |
| For items 31-40, Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). |
| When you have made the (0) ... to begin exercising, | DECIDE |
| you need more than just enthusiasm - you need to use (31) ... | EQUIP |
| which is high quality, safe and (32) ... .The Classic Home | RELY |
| Cycle is a basic model with a (33) ... distance meter and timer. | MECHANIC |
| It has a strong construction and enclosed flywheel for (34) ... | SAFE |
| and both the seat and handlebars are (35) ... to different | ADJUST |
| (36)... so the user can pedal in the most comfortable position. | HIGH |
| With a rowing machine you can (37) ... the arms and legs as | STRONG |
| well as exercise the back. Brisk rowing is just as (38) ... for | EFFECT |
| burning calories as running at 11 km an hour. The (39)... | REASON |
| priced Classic Rower has a seat which moves smoothly (40) ... the whole rowing programme, and is suitable for all home exercisers. | THROUGH |
Part 4 (30 minutes)
Maximum points - 10
Comment on the following problem: Modern libraries in the digital age should be different from the libraries of the past.
In your comment use the information from the Internet below.
Modern Libraries
Many people, when asked about libraries, imagine old buildings with heavy bookshelves and dimmed light. Libraries around the world are heading into the future, creating for their patrons a more dynamic, multi-level environment for learning and pleasure.
Enjoy most tremendous examples of how modern libraries are shaping the way we learn and enjoy reading in the digital age.
| LiYuan Library, China Built in 2011 in a small village of Huairou on the outskirts of Beijing, this beautiful nature-inspired library was designed by Li Xiaodong. The 175-square-meter building’s interior is spatially diverse by using steps and small level changes to create distinct places. The wooden sticks temper the bright light and spread it evenly throughout the space to give a perfect reading ambience. The library has no electricity supply and closes at dusk. | Ballyroan Library, Ireland Designed by Box Architecture, the new library in South Dublin opened in early 2013. The new library offers extensive seating and a large study area with many public access computers, as well as printing and photocopying facilities. Free internet is available throughout the building. |
Write 100-120 words. Remember to
Make an introduction;
Express your personal opinion on the problem and give reasons for your opinion;
Express your attitude towards the information from the Internet;
Make a conclusion.
Write in your own words.
Похожая информация.
Всероссийская олимпиада школьников
I (школьный) этап
Английский язык
9-11 классы
Общее время выполнения работы – 120 минут
Максимальное количество баллов – 80
В комплект материалов, необходимых для проведения конкурса входят:
2. Описание процедуры проведения конкурса
3. Текст задания
4. Ключи
5. Лист ответа (для каждого участника)
ЗАДАНИЯ ОЛИМПИАДЫ ТВОРЧЕСКИ ОРИЕНТИРОВАНЫ И НЕ ЯВЛЯЮТСЯ ПРОСТЫМ ПОВТОРЕНИЕМ ФОРМАТА ЕГЭ
Понимание устного текста (Listening)
На выполнение заданий отводится 20 минут , в которые входит и внесение ответов в ответные листы. Два задания. Задания предъявляется дважды.
Критерии оценивания : За каждый правильный ответ дается 1 балл. Максимальное количество баллов – 14.
Понимание письменного текста (Reading)
Задание по чтению направлено на понимание текста. Два задания. От ученика требуется прочитать и понять текст, затем, прочитав высказывания под текстом, сделать альтернативный выбор (правильно/неправильно). Во втором задании требуется вставить пропуски в предложение. На выполнение задания отводится 30 минут , в которые входит и внесение ответов в ответные листы. Правильность выполнения заданий проверяется по ключам.
Критерии оценивания : За каждый правильный ответ дается 1 балл .
Лексико-грамматический тест (Use of English)
Всего в данном блоке 33 вопроса.
Учащиеся должны продемонстрировать соответствующий уровень владения лексическим материалом и умение оперировать им в условиях множественного выбора
Имеется два задания.
Первое задание - это текст, содержащий пропуски. Учащемуся требуется проявить знания грамматики и лексики и преобразовать, если необходимо, слова, напечатанные заглавными буквами. За каждый правильный ответ дается 1 балл . Максимальное количество баллов – 13.
Второе задание представляет собой тест на знание лексики. Учащемуся необходимо выбрать слово, наиболее подходящее в употреблении в данном предложении. За каждый правильный ответ дается 1 балл .
В третьем задании учащимся необходимо соединить две части 10 идиом . За каждый правильный ответ дается 1 балл . Максимальное количество баллов – 10.
Письменная речь (Writing)
Задание представляет собой небольшую письменную работу (письменное высказывание с элементами рассуждения). Рекомендуемое количество слов – 150. При проверке данного задания стоит обратить внимание на то, что работа проверяется и оценивается даже, если количество слов будет недостаточным или, наоборот, будет превышать норму. В этом случае по критерию «Содержание» будет ниже количество баллов.
Максимальное количество баллов – 20. Рекомендуемое время для выполнения задания – 30 минут.
Правильность выполнения заданий проверяется по ключам.
Процедура проведения конкурса
Общие правила
- Участники должны сидеть в аудитории на таком расстоянии друг от друга, чтобы не видеть работу соседа.
- Участник может взять с собой в аудиторию ручку, очки, шоколад, воду.
- В аудиторию не разрешается брать бумагу, справочные материалы (словари, справочники, учебники и т.д.), пейджеры и мобильные телефоны, диктофоны, плейеры и любые другие технические средства.
- Во время выполнения задания участник может выходить из аудитории только в сопровождении дежурного.
- Участник не может выйти из аудитории с заданием или листом ответов.
Процедура проведения
Каждому участнику перед началом выполнения заданий выдается лист ответов (Answer Sheet ) и двойной Титульный лист и проводится инструктаж на русском языке по процедуре проведения Олимпиады, заполнению листов ответов и по порядку их сдачи после окончания работы :
- Участники заполняют Тит ульный лист с указанием названия работы, номера школы, класса, ФИО.
- По окончании работы заполненный Лист ответов вкладывается в Титульный лист и отправляется в пункт шифровки.
- НА ЛИСТАХ ОТВЕТОВ КАТЕГОРИЧЕСКИ ЗАПРЕЩАЕТСЯ УКАЗЫВАТЬ ФАМИЛИИ, ДЕЛАТЬ РИСУНКИ ИЛИ КАКИЕ-ЛИБО ОТМЕТКИ, В ПРОТИВНОМ СЛУЧАЕ РАБОТА СЧИТАЕТСЯ ДЕШИФРОВАННОЙ И НЕ ОЦЕНИВАЕТСЯ.
- Исправления на листах ответов ошибками не считаются; однако почерк должен быть понятным; спорные случаи (о или а) трактуются не в пользу участника.
- Задания выполняются только черными или синими чернилами/ пастой (запрещены красные, зеленые чернила, карандаш).
Перед прослушиванием отрывка член жюри включает запись и дает возможность участникам прослушать самое начало записи. Затем запись выключается, и член жюри обращается к аудитории с вопросом, хорошо ли всем слышно. Если в аудитории кто-то из участников плохо слышит запись, регулируется громкость звучания, и устраняются все технические неполадки, влияющие на качество звучания. Затем запись включается с самого начала, не останавливается и прослушивается до самого конца.
Участники могут ознакомиться с вопросами до прослушивания.
Процедура аудирования записана на диск. ПОСЛЕ ПЕРВОГО ПРОСЛУШИВАНИЯ ЧЛЕН ЖЮРИ ВКЛЮЧАЕТ ЗАПИСЬ ПОВТОРНО. Запись задания на диске предъявляется 2 раза подряд (допускается техническая пауза в 10-15 секунд).
Во время аудирования участники не могут задавать вопросы членам жюри или выходить из аудитории, так как шум может нарушить процедуру проведения конкурса.
Время проведения конкурса ограничено временем, необходимым для прослушивания представленных заданий. Каждое из заданий предъявляется дважды.
Участникам раздаются тексты заданий и бумага для черновиков. В тексте заданий даны все инструкции по выполнению заданий. Участники получают чистую бумагу для черновиков, черновик сдается вместе с листом ответов. Однако проверке подлежат только листы ответов. Черновики не проверяются.
Член жюри в аудитории должен зафиксировать время начала и окончания задания на доске.
За 15 и за 5 минут до окончания работы член жюри в аудитории должен напомнить об оставшемся времени и предупредить о необходимости тщательной проверки работы.
После окончания времени выполнения заданий, листы ответов собираются.
Сразу после написания олимпиады, работы участников передают руководителю ШМО. Проверка работ осуществляется под руководством опытного руководителя дающего указания и инструкции группе проверяющих преподавателей. Критерии оценивания в виде таблицы выдаются на руки каждому проверяющему.
Критерии оценивания
III место | От 50% до 69% |
II место | От 70% до 90% |
I место | От 91% до 100% |
ПРИЛОЖЕНИЕ 1
ШКОЛЬНАЯ ОЛИМПИАДА
9-11 КЛАСС
LISTENING
(14 баллов) - 20 минут
Task 1
Вы услышите диалог. Определите, какие из приведенных утверждений 1-7 соответствуют содержанию текста (1-True), какие не соответствуют (2- False) и о чем в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (3-Not Stated). Занесите номер выбранного Вами ответа в лист ответов. Вы услышите запись дважды.
Mike’s brother doesn’t live in Mike’s house. |
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Mike is used to eating homemade spaghetti sauce |
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Tracy prefers spaghetti sauce from a jar to homemade sauce |
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Tracy has learnt some basic cooking tips. |
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Mike’s mum wishes he’d gone to cookery school like his brother. |
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Mike found preparing the chicken dinner easy to do. |
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Mike made a mess of the dinner he made with his brother. |
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If an actor can’t do an accent well, Paul says the problem is caused by… |
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Paul helps language learners… |
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TRANSFER ALL YOUR ANSWERS TO YOUR ANSWER SHEET
READING
(13 баллов) - 30 минут
Task 2
Match headings A-H to texts 1-7 choose the best heading A-H. There is one heading you will not need to use. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
A. UNUSUAL RELATIONSHIPS E. IMPORTANT MOMENTS
B. SIMILAR CHARACTERISTICS F. MISTAKEN BELIEFS
C. DIFFICULT PERIODS G. MANY RESPONSIBILITIES
D. TWO TYPES H. HOME ALONE
- In Britain? Most families are “nuclear families”. This means that the family consists of the parents and children. Of course, there are uncles and aunts and grandparents, too, but they do not have much to do with raising the children and often live a long way away. In many other countries, the “extended family” is more common. With the extended family, uncles, aunts and grandparents live closer to the parents and children – sometimes even in the same building – and everyone in the family has a much closer relationship.
- Most teenagers say at some point; “When I’m a parent, I’m going to give my children much more freedom than I have now.” When they do actually become parents however, they soon realize that giving a child or teenager lots of freedom is not always the best thing to do. Many parents end up hearing their children saying to them exactly the same things they said to their parents when they were young.
- What does bringing up a child involve? Giving a child love and making a child feel safe in their environment are extremely important. So is providing food and warmth. Parents also have a duty to teach their children the differences between right and wrong, and to make sure their children get a good education. Some parents believe that their role is also to teach children about the importance of things such as family, religion and society.
- The English phrases “a chip off the old block” and “like father, like son” (or “like mother, like daughter”) are used to show the similarities between a parent and their child. These might be similarities in terms of appearance, behavior or interests. For example, if a dad loves watching cricket and his son Eric becomes interested in cricket, too, you might say. “Eric’s a chip off the old block, isn’t he?”
- “Latchkey kids” are a major problem in many countries, including Britain and the USA, These are children whose parents are still at work when they come home from school, so there is no one at home to look after them. Their parents aren’t there to help with their homework, and some of them spend hours on their own before their parents’ return.
- The idea of “quality time” is based on an understanding that the amount of time a parent spends with their child is not the only important thing. What is also important is what they do together during that time. Ten minutes of discussing problems that a teenager is facing may be much more valuable than two hours of watching a movie together in silence.
- Families work well when things are going well, but the real test of a family comes at times of stress. Perhaps Mum has been working too hard, or perhaps young Amy is taking exams at school. These are times when all the families can find themselves fighting instead of helping each other. When a family is going through a crisis like this, it can often help to talk to someone outside the family. It could either be an expert, such as a family counselor, or a trusted family friend
Task 2
Read the text and complete gaps 8-13 with sentences A-G. There is one extra sentence that you don’t need to use. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
What time is it? To answer that question today, all we have to do is look at a watch or clock. It wasn’t always that simple, however. For thousand of years, people have wanted an accurate way of telling the time, (8)____________________________.
We know that the ancient Egyptians had sundials, (9)______________________. It is thought they also had a way of measuring time using running water. The ancient Chinese also developed non-mechanical ways to measure the passing time.
The first mechanical clock appeared around the 9 th century. This did not have hands as modern clocks do, (10)_______________________.
The first reasonably accurate clocks were developed in Italy in the 13 th century.
Unlike modern clocks, they did not tell the time to the nearest minute; rather, they announced when an hour had passed. Table clocks became popular in the 1500s. They usually only had one hand, which had four possible positions each hour, (11) _________________________.
In 1657 the pendulum clock was invented. Although Galileo came up with a similar idea first, it is Christian Huygens (12)_________________________. Since then, сlocks have become more and more dependable. Today, each of us carries a mobile phone or wears a watch (13)___________________.
- but rang a bell to tell the time
- who is generally considered to be an inventor
- allowing you to tell the time to the nearest fifteen minutes
- which requires sunlight to work
- where the first clocks were developed
- apart from looking at the position of the sun
- which can be relied on to be accurate
TRANSFER ALL YOUR ANSWERS TO YOUR ANSWER SHEET
USE OF ENGLISH
(33 балла) - 40 минут
Task 1
For questions 1-7 , read the text and write the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete the gaps. Write the answers on your answer sheet.
Animal Helpers
Animals can be pets, but they can also be much more. Ever since dogs first
(1)_____________ humans on the hunt, animals have worked with people. JOIN
Dogs, of course, work with people in different ways, such as
(2)___________ sheep on farms. CONTROL
They (3)____________ to help blind people find their way around. TRAIN
There are (4)__________ of other animals that help people, including horses, LOT
camels and elephants. In the past, horses were an important means of transport
in Europe and (5)____________ both people and goods. CARRY
Cars soon replaced horses for most jobs because they could go faster
and (6) ______________. FAR
In Asia today, as in the past, elephants (7)___________ to transport USE
heavy loads in areas where cars cannot go.
Complete gaps 8-13 with words formed from the words in CAPITAL letters . Write the answers on your answer sheet.
The discovery of the island of Mauritius in 1505 was the beginning
of the end for the dodo. The dodo was a large bird which was
(8)______________ of flying and so spent its entire life on the ground. CAPABLE
When people first spotted the bird in 1598, it seemed to have no fear
of humans and was quite (9)____________. FRIEND
This was because it had always lived on an island where it had no
(10)__________________ enemies. NATURE
The people on the island didn’t find the dodo (11) ____________ to eat, TASTE
but the cats and the dogs that arrived with the people did. The dodo was
completely (12)___________ and by the 1690s it had died out on the island. HELP
The story of the dodo’s (13 )________________ is just one example APPEAR
of man’s effect on the environment.
Task 2
For questions 14-23, read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.
On the other hand?
We left-handed people lack collective pride. We just try to get by, in our clumsy way. We make (14) ______ demands and we avoid a fuss. I used to say whenever someone watched me sign my name and remarked that he or she was also left-handed: “You and me and Leonardo da Vinci!” That was a weak joke, (15) ________ it contained my often unconscious desire to belong to Left Pride , a social movement that (16) _____ far doesn’t exist but I hope may one day come. There are many false stories about the left-handed (17) ______ circulation: for example, a few decades ago someone wrote that Picasso was left-handed, and others kept repeating it, but the proof is all (18) ______ the contrary. The great genius Einstein is often still claimed as one of ours, also (19) ____ proof. And sadly there is also no truth in the myth that the left-handed tend to be smarter and more creative.
(20) _____ the amount of research that has been carried out, researchers in the field still find it hard to decide precisely what we mean by left-handed. Apparently a third of those who write with their left hand throw a ball with their right. (21) ____, those using their right hand for writing rarely throw with their left. A difficult skill that becomes crucial at a most impressionable age, writing defines (22) _____ you will call yourself. I have never used scissors, baseball bat, hockey stick or computer mouse with anything but my right; (23) _____ so, I think I’m left-handed as does everyone else.
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Task 3
For questions 24-33 match two parts of 10 idioms. There is one extra part in the second column.
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To be as different as | daughter |
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To be the apple of | the family |
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To be the black sheep of | the mice will play |
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To be tied to | thicker than water |
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To be your mother"s | two peas in a pod |
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Blood is | two sisters |
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Follow in | your father"s eye |
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Twist someone round | your father"s footsteps |
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While the cat"s away | your little finger |
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WRITING
How do you understand the following utterance by D. Kennedy: «Don’t ask what your country did for you, but ask what you did for your country».
Write the composition (150 words).
(20 баллов) - 30 минут
ANSWER SHEET
Бланк ответов
LISTENING
14 баллов
Task 1
Task 2
READING
13 баллов
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USE OF ENGLISH
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Олимпиада по английскому языку 2015г. 9-11 класс
I. Decide which word best fits each space.
Shoplifting
Last year, losses from shops through shoplifting and theft by staff (1) to over $ 1 billion. There are many (2) for shopkeepers themselves to reduce shoplifting. As with all types of crime, prevention is better than (3) . The best deterrent is the (4) of staff properly trained in how to identify potential shoplifters. There are also many security (5) now available. Video camera surveillance is a popular system, even with quite small retailers. In clothes shops, magnetic tag marking systems that set off an alarm have proved their (6). However, there are many (7) measures that retailers should consider. Better lighting and ceiling-hung mirrors can help staff to (8) all parts of the display area. Similarly, simply arranging shelves and display units to allow clear (9) of vision is a good deterrent. Another problem for retailers is the (`10) of stolen credit cards to buy goods and services. Many retailers avoid this by always checking the (11) of a card used for purchase. Electronic systems are now available to (12) up the procedure.
Most companies keep a petty (13) box for small expenses. They are a popular (14) for thieves. It is not enough to have a box that locks. A thief can steal it and then open it at leisure. Lock it in a drawer as well. Telephones, typewriters, word processors and computers are also vulnerable because they are (15). Property making is a good deterrent and helps the police return stolen goods if they are (16). And remember that in many businesses information is valuable to competitors and should be protected.
1. a).amounted b) accumulated c) went d) added
2. a)opportunities b) schemes c) ideas d) occasions
3. a) remedy b) loss c) cure d) conviction
4. a) knowledge b) presence c) number d) importance
5. a) devices b) methods c) tricks d) machines
6. a) reliability b) worth c) valuation d) identity
7. a) better b) easier c) simpler d) bigger
8. a) notice b) watch c) control d) regard
9. a) field b) areas c) systems d) angles
10. a) employment b) application c) technique d) use
11. a) honesty b) forgery c) validity d) value
12. a) speed b) check c) take d) key
13. a) money b) bank c) saving d) cash
14. a) robbery b) target c) aim d) object
15. a) portable b) expensive c) stolen d) attractive
16. a) reported b) known c) revealed d) traced
II. Read the text and choose from the list A-I given below the best phrase to fill each of the spaces.
Why You Feel Under the Weather.
Most of us casually tune in to the weather forecast to find out whether we should take an umbrella to work, or if we should go to the football match. But perhaps we should listen more carefully, because the day’s weather could seriously affect how we feel. Of course, we mostly feel good when the sun shines and subdued when it rains. But scientists and doctors are starting to realize that cold weather can bring not just low temperatures but also depression and anxiety. Growing numbers of people are being diagnosed as weather-sensitive, with some experts estimating (17)…..
The hazards of hot climates are well known. When we head for holidays in the tropics we know (18)…. . It comes as a surprise to learn (19)…. . Weather-related symptoms can be far more severe than we traditionally associate with inclement weather, such as headaches and muscular pain. Of course, sufferers from rheumatism have long complained (20)…. More dangerously a cold snap can bring on fatal heart attacks and strokes in the elderly. In Britain there are far more deaths a week in the winter than in the summer. It is generally accepted (21) …. . Asthma, allergies and some psychological conditions are all markedly affected by changes in the weather. The most dramatic cases occur on the warm dry days when the sky is filled with low clouds. In these conditions some people go from excellent health to marked illness in a matter of minutes. And amazingly, a few people are so acutely weather-sensitive (22)…. .
A that they completely lose consciousness during thunder and lightning storms
B that there is no evidence for these ideas
C that low temperatures are a causative factor in many cases
D that they cannot expose themselves to sunlight
E that one third of the population could be adversely affected
F that they feel worse when it rains
G that we must protect ourselves against the harmful rays of the sun
H that even temperature climates present a health risk
I that these diseases are no longer dangerous
III. Read the texts and match them with their headings. One heading is extra.
Sport Spirit E. Thrill Factors
B. Popular Game F. Essential Skills
C. Sporting Nation G. Alternative Exercises
D. Great Cure H. Public Interest
1. Qigong is an excellent way of treating disease. It consists of a system of meditative exercises which involve standing in various postures for half an hour per day, and carrying out simple movements and breathing exercises.
Qigong reduces stress, improves circulation, and helps strengthen the immune system.
2. Basketball is a popular game in America. Only five people play on each team. One American basketball team, the Harlem Globetrotters,are famous all over the world. These extraordinary sportsmen, all very tall, have shown the world that sport can be funny as well as exciting. Many unusual sports are popular nowadays – parachuting, karate, different kinds of dance, but traditional sports are still just as much fun.
3. There are two types of exercise: anaerobic and aerobic. Football and squash are anaerobic exercises, you move suddenly and quickly. They make your muscles stronger but they don’t help your heart very much. Swimming and running are aerobic exercises. In aerobic exercises you move constantly.
4. Risky or extreme sports are one of the fastest-growing leisure activities. Dare-devils try anything from organized bungee jumps to illegally jumping off buildings. These people never feel so alive as when they are risking their lives. In their quest for the ultimate sensation, thrill-seekers are thinking up more and more elaborate and dangerous sports.
5. The first of sports invented by the British is a long one. It includes football, golf, badminton, lawn tennis, cricket, rugby, squash, billiards and snooker. In Britain today, sport is almost a national obsession. Sport occupies 40% of the news pages of the popular newspaper. Many British people are more interested in sport than anything else.
6. Physical education should not be optional as it is an important part of the school curriculum. In these lessons all children learn how to interact with each other, which is a vital skill in later life. Also, sport in schools gives less academic students the opportunity to do something well. Furthermore, physical education is essential for children who live in towns and cities as it difficult for them to find safe places to exercise during their leisure times.
7. It takes a combination of qualities to become a professional athlete. The most important of these is determination, which is what gives them the power to succeed. The other qualities tend to depend on the type of sport. For example, while a long distance runner need stamina and lean body, a shot put thrower need pure physical strength and body mass.
IV. For questions 23-30 read the text below. Use the words in these boxes to form one word that fits in the same numbered space in the text.
A New Way To Get To The Airport
| The official (23) of the new Airport Express took Place only yesterday but it has been in full (24) for the past three weeks. This new train service takes you from the centre of the city to the airport very rapidly and at a very (25) price. The carriages are comfortable and (26) but food and drink is available because the journey is so short. There are, however, uniformed (27) who will provide passengers with help and advice. There is an on-board television service with information about (28) and airport facilities or, on the journey from the airport, hotels and train services. In addition, the train has telephones for passengers to use. Many travelers are already choosing the train in (29) to a long, (30) and tiring journey by car or taxi. |
V. For questions 16-31 complete the following article by writing each missing word. Use only one word for each space.
Chess is (16)… of the world’s oldest games of war. It is generally said to(17) … developed in India at some period before 500 AD. The original pieces, much less mobile (18)… their modern counterparts, represented units of the ancient Indian army, foot-soldiers, cavalry, armed chariots and, of course, elephants. The fighting troops(19)… led on the chessboard, ..(20) in real life, by the king and his senior minister, the vizier, …(21) became the queen in the modern game. From India, …(22) is said, chess spread through China, Persia, and Europe. Once the game …(23) reached the West, the identity and design of the individual chess pieces was modified to reflect the social milieu of medieval Europe. The king remained unchanged but the elephant was replaced by the bishop, reflecting the power of the Church in the medieval Europe. The biggest change was the emergence of the queen as the …(24) powerful piece on the chessboard. …(25) the XX century, chess was often regarded as a game for the aristocracy of society, …(26) today it exerts a much broader appeal. Among board games, chess has the ideal blend of strategy, tactics and pure skill. The only games which compare …(27) subtiety, science and depth are shogi and go. The competition aspect of chess makes …(28) a battle between two individuals, a battle …(29) bloodshed, but still a fiece struggle of mind, will and physical endurance. More than anything …(30) chess has an ancient and distinguished history. The game provides a deep sense of continuity with the intellectual community of past ages, extending through hundreds of years and embracing ….(31) nations.
VI. Writing
Comment on the following statement.
Some people think that extreme sports help to build character.
What is your opinion? Do you agree with this statement?
Write 200–250 words.
Use the following plan:
make an introduction (state the problem)
express your personal opinion and give 2–3 reasons for your opinion
express an opposing opinion and give 1–2 reasons for this opposing opinion
explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion
make a conclusion restating your position
VII. Speaking
Study the two photographs. In 1.5 minutes be ready to compare and contrast the photographs:
Give a brief description of the photos (action, location)
Say what the pictures have in common
Say in what way the pictures are different
Say which of the concerts presented in the pictures you’d prefer
You will speak for not more than 2 minutes. You have to talk continuously.
