Школьный тур олимпиады по английскому языку 9-11 класс

2011-2012 уч.год.

Task 1.You are going to read a letter to a newspaper by a 15-year-old girl. Some phrases and sentences in the letter are missing. From the list below(A – H) choose the sentence or phrase that best fills each gap (1 – 8).

1

Civilization began with the motive of achieving peace. Man has been striving for ages to secure peace, but he remains unsuccessful in his task.

2

Peace, though it seems a dream, is not an impossible target. In my peaceful universe there will be love, peace and commitment to non-aggression. Superpowers will freeze up their stock of nuclear weapons. Mental peace will prevail, which will lead to the creative development of the world.

3
4

My dream of peace does not end with disarmament, but begins with it. All the nations will follow .This will give birth to the feeling of brotherhood and peaceful coexistence. The world will recollect those moral values which were so dear to humanity at one time but which, with the changing times, lost their importance.

5

There will be one religion followed by the world and that is, of peace. The motto of survival of the fittest will give way to the survival of all in peace. Conflicts will be resolved through peaceful negotiations. But now it is time we realize that the victories of peace are more glorious and everlasting.

6

Our new world will make an all-round development in the fields of medicine, surgery, agriculture and industry.

7

My world of peace is still a dream.

Let us remember this is a time of anxiety and not of despair. The rabid reactionaries and other forces of evil will be encountered by millions who champion peace.

8

May humanity’s ardent wish to preserve World Peace draw added strength from this dream of mine. I really hope

A

… the policy of non-interference in the internal affairs of the fellow country.

B

… we’ll transform this world to the Garden of Eden where there is nothing but peace.

C

It is true, wars have been fought since time immemorial to solve the problems.

D

The reason for his failure is that he has fought wars to nourish world peace.

E

Consequently, it will relieve the world from the threat of mass destruction.

F

So the standard of living will rise, poverty will vanish and crimes will be unknown.

G

My dream world will forget all differences based on caste, colour and creed.

H

But I won’t say there is no hope.

(8 POINTS)

Task 2.Match the descriptions (a-j) with the explanations (1-10)

a) Jane was headhunted by a multinational company . ______

b) Pam is at the end of her tether.______

c) Mary’s assistant was given the sack.______d) Jean really has her nose to the grindstone.______

e) Sue was given a golden handshake.______f) Helen took on a new secretary.______g) Ann is on the go all day.______h) Brenda was overlooked.______

i) Judith has made good.______j) Pauline’s boos keeps her on her toes.______

1.She is always busy.

2.She doesn’t have the chance to become complacent.

3.She is working hard. 4.She didn’t get promoted. 5.She was offered a better job.

6.She has become successful.

7.She was dismissed. 8.She received a cash bonus on leaving her job. 9.She has run out of patience. 10.She gave someone a job. (10 POINTS)

TASK 3. Choose the right variant : 1.We were offered a good job,…..?

a. were we ; b) wasn’t we; c) were we not; d) weren’t we

2.She carried a suitcase twice as ……as yours, but she didn’t complain.

a) heavy ; b) heavier; c) heavily ; d) the heaviest;

3.I don’t think the kids could do it all by …….Someone helped them.

a) their self; b) their own; c) them; d) themselves

4.My best trousers are missed .Your brother must ……to the disco.

a) put them on; b) have put them on; c) had put them on; d) has put them on; 5.The zip on my dress is broken. Tomorrow it…..to the tailor repair.

a) will take; b) will be taking; c) will be taken; d) is taken;

6.It’s the first time more police…… in an attempt to check the increase in crime. a) in recruited; b) have been recruited ;c) are recruited; d) are being recruited. 7. All her children are exceptional, but the youngest girl is ……the others. a) more exceptional; b) much exceptional; c) much more exceptional than; d) much more exceptional; 8.When I was a student I ………all promenade concerts which were held in our city. a) an used to attend; b) used to attend; c) used to attending; d) were used attend; 9.Where ……today if he hadn’t consulted the doctor that day?

a) is he; b) would he being; c) would he be; d) would he been;

10.He isn’t popular. He has ……friends. a) little; b) few; c) a little; d) much; (10 POINTS)

TASK 4. Read the text below. Use the word given 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).

A HOLIDAY OFFER

It's summer and everybody is looking to (0) getting____ away to a holiday place GET

where they can enjoy their favourite (1) ______. But are you one of those people ACTIVE

whose anxiety levels reach new (2) ______every time you think about organising HIGH

your holidays? If you are (3) ______with what is available, don't feel frustrated SATISFY

and (4) ______. We are here to find the right place for you and make your life HELP

(5) ______and more relaxed. Whether you dream of a holiday in the mountains EASY

to enjoy the (6) ______of nature, or you like the busy resorts that offer people a QUIET

(7) ______of things to do, come and see us! VARIOUS

We (8) ______in making your dreams come true. No one can deny the SPECIAL

(9) ______being able to get away from your daily routine and going to a IMPORTANT

place that is to your (10) ______. So why don't you take the time to consider our SATISFY

offer? (10 POINTS)

TASK 5.

For questions 1-8, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning (0).

→ Example: 0 When I was younger, I played tennis every Sunday.

used When I was younger, I used to play___ tennis every Sunday.

1. An optician must test your eyesight as soon as possible.

tested You need ______as soon a possible.

2. Kate, I suggest we go camping this summer.

how Kate, ______this summer?

3. It was wrong of you to cheat him out of his money.

should You ______out of his money.

4. They made me refuse the offer.

down I ______the offer.

5. He still finds it difficult to drive on the right-hand side of the road.

get He can't ______driving on the right-hand side of the road.

6. Could I interrupt you for a moment?

my Would ______for moment?

7. They don't let people take photographs in the art gallery.

allowed People ______photographs in the art gallery.

8. He was not able to complete the application form on his own.

in He was incapable ______the application form on his own.

(8 POINTS)

TASK 6.Match the numbers with the letters

(one number doesn`t go)

(a) He shivered (1.) his neck to see better

(b) ) He sweated (2). his fists angrily

(c)He blushed (3). his head thoughtfully

(d) He dozed (4) when he was introduced to the Queen

(e) He bowed (5) his fingers to get attention

(f) He flexed (6) in his armchair after a hard day`s work

(g) He clenched (7) with cold

(h) He crane (8) his muscles proudly

(i) He scratched (9) with embarrassment

(j) He trapped (10) in the hot sun

(11) his foot in time to the music

(10 POINTS)