Всероссийская олимпиада английскому 7 8

Школьный этап Всероссийской олимпиады школьников
по английскому языку 2016­2017 учебного года
Комплект заданий для учащихся 7­8 классов
PART 1
LISTENING
(Time: 20 minutes)
Task 1.
A) You will hear a conversation between Matt, who wants to get around by
public transport, and Kumiko, an Information Officer, who helps him. Tick X the
information that Matt asks about.
a) train timetables;
b) ticket machines;
c) late night train services;
d) ticket prices;
e) train and bus connections.
B) Listen the conversation again and decide if each sentence below correct or
incorrect. If it is correct, write T (True) for Yes. If it is not correct, write F (False)
for No.
1. When you go through the ticket gate, put your ticketin the machine.
____________
2. Take the ticket with you when get on the train. _____________
3. When you arrive at your destination somebody will take your ticket.
____________
Task 2.
You will hear three people from Saudi Arabia, Japan and Brazil talking about
home remedies. Fill in the missing information (a word or some words) in the
numbered space.
Ali:

In Saudi Arabia what you do if you have the 4) _____________ is you drink
babunej. It’s a kind of hot drink. It’s made with camomile, which is a herb. You
drink it very 5) ____________ and you sometimes have it with lots of 6)
_____________ . You get vitamin Cfrom that.
Seiji:
In Japan if you have a 7) __________ __________ , we use daikon, a
Chinese radish. It’s a bit like a large white 8) ________. We grind the Chinese
radish and put honey on it and leave it for a while. Then we wait until the 9)
__________ comes out and then we 10) _________ it.
Ana:
In Brazil if you’re not well, you’ve got a cold or flu or something like that,
well garlic is really important. You have a glass of 11) ___________ and you put a
little garlic in it and mix it together. Every 12) _________ _________ you drink
two or 13) ________ spoonfuls of the liquid. I don’t know if it works but we try it.

PART 2.
READING.
(Time: 30 minutes)
Task 1.
Match the headings A – H with the short texts 1­6. There is one extra
heading.
A. SUCCESSFUL CAREER
B. EDUCATION
C. SPORTS NEWS
D. ORIGIN OF WORDS
E. LONG­A WAITED VICTORY
F. IMPROVING LANGUAGE
G. POPULAR BOOK
H. BOOK REVIEW

1. For the first time since 1948, the British capital will host the summer Olympic
Games. It was the fourth participation of Britain in the battle to host the games
after failed attempts of Birmingham for the 1992 Olympics and Manchester for
1996 and 2000. "I’m looking forward to what I’m sure will be a fantastic Olympic
Games,” said Prince William.
2. There are many factors, both social and psychological, which influence the roles
of teachers and learners in the classroom. The book "Roles of Teachers and
Learners” by Tony Wright helps teachers to understand these roles. And the ways
in which co­operative learning may best be fostered.
3. It’s calculated that Joanne Rowling, the author of very famous books about
Harry Potter, is earning $36,000,000 daily and her total profit is already more than
$1,000,000,000.
4. In 2005 " Harry Potter and the Half­Blood Prince” broke the previous record of
Potter series itself as wall as all other records had ever held by freshly published
books: more than 8.9 million copies had been sold within 24 hours since the
moment of release.
5. The word "hamburger” comes from the name of the German city Hamburg and
not from the word "ham”, and so the word "cheeseburger”, sometimes used to
mean a similar kind of sandwich with cheese instead of meat, is based on a false
analogy.
6. Reading works of literature gives students an insight into the variety of ways
language has been handled over the last three centuries. It is both rewarding and
motivating for learners to discover they can understand the language, and that they
can even enjoy the experience of reading an English or American classic.
7. The world’s famous cycling race comes to its exiting conclusion when the riders
cap off three weeks of road racing and 21 stages with a sprint down the Champs
Elysees in Paris. The Tour de France will be broadcast live daily at Sport land at 5
p.m. until the last stage on Sunday, June 24.
Task2.
Read the text and the questions below. For each question, mark the correct
letter A, B or C.
There is something about the English Channel that has always fascinated the

human race and it has always played a special role in British history. The sea itself
has always been important to mankind but the Channel often created a barrier
between Great Britain and the Continent. This barrier has existed for more than
12,000 years and the desire to break it has occupied the minds of many people for
almost two hundred years.
The construction of the tunnel is perhaps the most incredible engineering
project of the 20th century. In fact its completion was called a "technical triumph”.
However, the first proposal to build a Channel Tunnel appeared in 1802, when a
French engineer presented his project for two tunnels to cross it. Historians say
Napoleon was interested in that plan. But Napoleon was more interested in fighting
the British than in linking the two countries, and shortly afterwards a new war
between England and France began. There were many other plans to build a tunnel
but unfortunately all of them failed. It was not until after the last war that Britain
and France began seriously considering the project. On the 12th February, 1986,
Mrs. Thatcher and President Mitterrand signed the Franco­British Treaty which
allowed the construction and the operation of the Channel Tunnel. The tunnel was
completed eight years later.
It is now very quick and easy to cross the Channel. You don’t have to book a
ticket. The Channel Tunnel trains operate twenty­four hours a day, every day of
the year. You can now cross the Channel in thirty­five minutes. At last the great
barrier has been broken.
In 1996, the American Society of Civil Engineers, with Popular Mechanics,
selected the tunnel as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.
8. What has always been important to all people?
A. The English Channel.
B. The sea.
C. The tunnel.
9. What did Europeans want to do for many years?
A. To create a barrier between Great Britain and the Continent.
B. To sign a contract on the construction of the tunnel.
C. To connect Great Britain and the continent by train service.
10. When did the Channel Tunnel begin to function?
A. In 1994.
B. In 1986.
C. In 1996.
11. Who proposed the first plan to build a tunnel under the Channel?
A. Napoleon
B. A French engineer.

C. President Mitterrand.
12. When did the construction of the tunnel become possible?
A. After the treaty had been signed.
B. After the engineering project had been presented.
C. After many other plans had been discussed.
13. Why is it easy to cross the Channel at present?
A. The tickets are cheap.
B. The tickets are sold everywhere.
C. The trains go day and night.
14. What is the best title for the text?
A. Engineering Projects.
B. The Channel Tunnel.
C. Seven Wonders of the World.
Transfer your answers into the answer sheet!
PART 3.
USE OF ENGLISH.
(Time: 10 minutes)
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each gap,
mark the correct letter A, B or C.
LITTLE CAT, LITTLE CAT, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?
When Bo the cat decided to explore a furniture van, she had a bigger adventure
than she expected. She was discovered (1)…….the driver, after he had completed a
(2)…….of over 500 kilometers. It was (3)……end of a long day. The driver and
the cat were both hungry! He gave her some milk and started making enquiries. He
telephoned his last (4)……., but they had not lost a cat. It was getting late, so he
took Bo home for the night and (5)…….morning brought her to an animal
hospital.
The cat’s owner (6)……done some detective work too. After searching
everywhere for the cat, he suddenly remembered the furniture van (7)……had
made a delivery to a neighbor. Fortunately he (8)…….the name of the company.

He called their office and in a short time Bo was (9)…….safely.
1. A) of B) from C) by
2. A) trip B) travel C) tour
3. A) an B) some C) the
4. A) shoppers B) buyers C) customers
5. A) next B) following C) other
6. A) has B) was C) had
7. A) what B) this C) which
8. A) called B) remembered C) saw
9. A) returned B) taken C) given
Transfer your answers into the answer sheet!

Participant’s ID number
PART 4.
WRITING.
(Time: 20 minutes)
You have received a letter from your English pen­friend Tom who writes:
… I live in Manchester. I like my city very much but sometimes the people here
are not very friendly and they don’t try to keep our city clean and beautiful. And
do you enjoy living in a small town? How do you spend your spare time there?
Anyway, I’m thinking of travelling to Russia next summer. Could you tell me what
weather to expect?
Write a letter to Tom.
Do not forget to:
­ answer his questions;
­ ask 3 questions accoding the theme.
Write 90­100 words.
Remember the rules of letter writing.

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Participant’s ID number
ANSWER SHEET
LISTENING. USE OF
1 ­
2 ­
3 ­
Task 2.
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
ENGLISH.
Task 1.
A
B
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9

READING.
Task 1.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Task 2.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
ANSWER KEYS
LISTENING. USE OF
ENGLISH.
Task 1.
A
B
b, d
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
C
A
C
C
A
C
C
B
A
1 ­ True
2 ­ True
3 ­ False
Task 2.
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
flu
hot
lemon
sore throat
carrot
juice
drink
water
half hour
three
READING.
Task 1.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Task 2.
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
E
H
A
G
D
F
C
B
C
A
B
A
C
B
Task 1.
Skript
Matt: Hello, I’d like to get some information about catching the underground,
please.
Kumiko: Yes, of course.
Matt: The first thing I’m not sure about is umm ... how do I buy a ticket?
Kumiko: Ah, yes. Well, to begin, you should look for a ticket machine – you can
find them at the station.
Matt: OK.
Kumiko: And um you can ... you can use coins or notes.
Matt: Any coins or notes?
Kumiko: With coins only 500 yen and 100 and 50 and 10.
Matt: Hmm. OK.
Kumiko: You can use 1,000 yen notes in every machine.
Matt: I see.
Kumiko: And you can also find some machines when you can use 5,000 and
10,000 yen notes.
Matt: How will I know which notes I can use?
Kumiko: It will say on the machine. And some take credit cards too.
Matt: So how much money ... How can I tell how much money I need to put in the
machine?
Kumiko: There’s a map which tells you. It’s above the machine.
Matt: Oh right – the big map.

Kumiko: Yes. You can find the price. You have to ... er you need to choose the
correct price for the place you want to go to.
Matt: Ah right – I choose the price. What should I do next? Just catch the train?
Kumiko: Yes, you keep the ticket and insert it in the machine at the ticket gate.
Matt: And will the ticket come out of the machine?
Kumiko: Yes, it comes out of the machine. So you have to keep your ticket until
you get off.
Matt: And then what do I do? Give the ticket to somebody or ..?
Kumiko: No, when you arrive at the station, you have to insert the ticket into a
machine again.
Matt: Oh. OK, at the exit ticket gate?
Kumiko: Yes, the exit ticket gate. But your ticket will not come out.
Matt: OK. I understand. Thank you.
Kumiko: You’re welcome.
Task 2.
Ali: In Saudi Arabia what you do if you have the flu is you drink babunej.
It’s a kind of hot drink. It’s made with camomile, which is a herb. You drink it
very hot and you sometimes have it with lots of lemon . You get vitamin Cfrom
that.
Seiji: In Japan if you have a sore throut , we use daikon, a Chinese radish.
It’s a bit like a large white carrot. We grind the Chinese radish and put honey on it
and leave it for a while. Then we wait until the juice comes out and then we drink
it.
Ana: In Brazil if you’re not well, you’ve got a cold or flu or something like
that, well garlic is really important. You have a glass of water and you put a little
garlic in it and mix it together. Every half hour you drink two or three spoonfuls of
the liquid. I don’t know if it works but we try it.

Критерии оценивания и подсчёт баллов

Listening – максимальное количество баллов 15. Задание проверяется
по ключам.
отсутствие
Reading ­ максимальное количество баллов 14. Задание проверяется по
ключам.
Каждый правильный ответ оценивается в 1 балл. За неверный ответ или
отсутствие
ответа выставляется 0 баллов.
Use of English ­ максимальное количество баллов 9. Задание проверяется
по ключам. Каждый правильный ответ оценивается в 1 балл. За неверный
ответ или отсутствие ответа выставляется 0 баллов.
Writing ­ максимальное количество баллов 12. Задание оценивается по
Критериям
оценивания.

При подведении итогов баллы за все конкурсы суммируются.
Максимальное количество баллов за все конкурсы – 50 баллов.

Процедура проверки работ в конкурсе письменной речи
­ Каждая работа проверяется в обязательном порядке двумя экспертами,
которые работают независимо друг от друга (никаких пометок на работах не
допускается), каждый эксперт заносит свои оценки в свой протокол
оценивания;
­ Если расхождение в оценках экспертов не превышает двух баллов, то
выставляется средний балл. Например, если первый эксперт ставит 9 балов, а
второй 8 баллов, выставляется итоговая оценка в 9 баллов; если первый
эксперт ставит 9 балов, а второй 7 баллов, выставляется итоговая оценка в 8
баллов;
­ Если расхождение в оценках экспертов составляет три или четыре
балла, то назначается ещё одна проверка, в этом случае усреднению подлежат
две наиболее близкие оценки;
­ «Спорные» работы (в случае большого – 5 и больше – расхождения
баллов) проверяются и обсуждаются коллективно.
Для каждого участника баллы, полученные за каждый конкурс,
суммируются.

ПРОТОКОЛ ОЦЕНКИ КОНКУРСА «ПИСЬМО»
Максимальное количество баллов, которое можно получить за конкурс
Writing ­ 12 (двенадцать).

Эксперт № __________________________ (Ф.И.О.)
ID
участн
ика
K1
содерж
ание
(max 4)
K2
организа
ция
(max 2)
K3
лексика
(max 2)
K4
грамма
тика
(max 2)
K5
орфогра
фия и
пунктуа­
ция
(max 2)
Сумма
баллов
(max 12)

№
Конкурсы
1
Listening
Методические рекомендации
Количество и тип
задания (все задания
по уровню сложности
соответствуют B1 по
шкале Совета Европы)
1. Задание на
множественный выбор
(из
трех опций)
2. Задание на
альтернативный
выбор.
Количество
баллов
5
10
Время
выполнения
раздела
20 минут

2 Reading
1. Задание на
соотнесение заголовка
и основного
содержания текста
2. Задание на
соотнесение и поиск
необходимой
информации в тексте
(Multiple Matching).
3 Use of English Лексико­
грамматическое
задание (Multiple
Choice).
Продуктивное
письменное
высказывание (объём
100­120 слов).
4 Writing
ИТОГО
7
7
9
12
50
30 минут
10 минут
20 минут
80 минут

You are going to hear a teenager, Ben, talking to his sister, Erica, about his best friend, Liam. Listen to their conversation. Decide if each sentence 1–6 is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, put a tick in the box under A for YES . If it is not correct, put a tick in the box under B for NO .

	A YES	B NO
1. Erica thinks Ben should see Liam more often.
2. Ben enjoys travelling by road to see Liam.
3. According to Ben, the train costs too much.
4. He says that Liam wants to visit him at weekends.
5. Ben says that Liam and he are still good friends.
6. Erica is sure that Liam knows how Ben feels.

Part 2 «Reading» (15 minutes)

Maximum points – 6

1. Edwina works for a multinational company with branches in most European countries. She really needs to learn French and German, but she has very little spare time and thinks it could be difficult to find time.
2. Damian got his job as soon as he left school. He never had the chance to go to university. He isn’t very happy with his job, but he knows he can’t get a better one without a degree. He might try a part-time degree course if it’s not too demanding.
3. Alice has a lot of time on her hands. She is a very creative person with a lot of imagination, which she really doesn’t use very much right now. She already has a lot of hobbies, but she’d rather learn something new that would let her use her imagination.
4. Paul doesn’t work; he looks after the children while his wife goes to work. He would like to do something for himself, learn something new or take up a new hobby, but he needs to stay at home.
5. Rhona is a school teacher. She teaches mathematics, but has always been interested in art and culture. She takes a great interest in the philosophy and civilization of the East. She may go to Vietnam next year.
6. Philip finds his life boring. He works nine to five, but has no other interests and would like to find something to do in the evening, maybe enroll on a course to learn something new, but nothing too demanding.

A . The Language School

Take courses in more than just languages! You can learn about the culture and the history of the countries where the languages we teach are spoken! We specialize in less common languages spoken in Asia in the Far East.

B . The Internet School

We offer a variety of courses in over a hundred different subjects from accounting to interior design. You don’t have to attend the classes: all courses are offered 100% online. A certificate is mailed to you when you finish.

C . Professional Communication

Language courses in most European languages at all levels, from beginners to advanced. Most of the coursework can be done online and you only need to attend classes once a fortnight on any evening. Ideal for busy professionals.

D . Access to Education

We have courses in economics, business administration and management, leading to a degree. The course programme is extremely flexible, ideal for working students, and uses a combination of online study and face-to-face tutorials. You may attend at a time that is convenient for you.

E . Business Courses

Do you have a head for Business? Our dynamic courses will give you the know-how to keep up in an ever changing business world. Offering everything in between Business Administration and Accounting, we have an opportunity to suit your learning style and needs. Two years of intense studying will lead you to a degree you are dreaming of.

F . The Writing Centre

The Centre offers creative writing courses and workshops for people who are interested in a career as a writer. Lessons are two or three times a week. You can choose between writing a short story or a novel.

G . The Music Academy

We’ve just introduced part-time courses in Jazz singing and/or playing the guitar specially for adults! All lessons take place in the evening. Courses for both beginners and more advanced students available!

Part 3 «Use of English» (20 minutes)

Maximum points – 38

Task 1

Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question 13 –22 , mark the letter next to the correct word – A , B , C or D . The first one is done for you.

Example answer : 0 A B C D

Picasso

If you ask many people to (0) ____ a twentieth-century artist, they will suggest ‘Picasso’. Although he (13) _____ born in 1881 and died in 1973, the general public (14) ______ thinks of his work as modern art. His early paintings look traditional (15) ______ us nowadays, but his later work is less easy to understand, (16) ______ seventy years after he did it. One thing students should (17) ______ about Picasso is that he enjoyed a joke. This is clear (18) ______ we look at the drawings he made on dishes and pots. When we try to (19) ______ the importance of Picasso, we must not forget that he was a clever businessman as well as a great artist. Although poor when young, he was excellent (20) ______ selling his work, and he became extremely rich. He believed he was a great artist, and he could (21) ______ other people that he was too. Some people feel that there are other twentieth-century artists who should be (22) ______ famous, but this can only be decided in the future.

	A	B	C	D
0	name	call	say	tell
13	was	has	is	had
14	yet	still	just	already
15	with	by	to	for
16	all	that	though	even
17	remember	revise	review	remind
18	how	when	where	which
19	check	consist	judge	discover
20	in	on	out	at
21	persuade	insist	decide	agree
22	actually	presently	fairly	equally

Task 2

Put each verb in brackets 23–39 in the correct tense and voice forms. The first one is done for you.

An old school friend

When John (0) saw _______(see) the large crowd which (23) __________ (gather) in the street, he wasn’t sure at first what (24) ________ (happen). There were so many people blocking the entrance to the hotel, that he (25) ___________ (have to push) his way through them to get to the door. At the door he (26) __________ (find) two policemen who (27) ________ (try) to hold the crowd back. ‘What on earth (28) __________ (go) on?’ he asked them. Then John noticed that some of the crowd (29) ___________ (hold) placards which read, ‘We (30) _______ (love) you, Sally.’ Of course, that was it. Sally Good was a footballer, the first woman to play for England. Although John wasn’t really interested in sport he (31)__________ (decide) he (32)_________(join) the crowd and wait until she (33) __________ (appear). About ten minutes later, a smiling woman appeared and waved to the crowd. John (34) __________ (take) completely by surprise when she (35) _______ (take) his arm and (36) __________ (say), ‘(37) _________ (you remember) me? I (38) _________ (be) the girl who (39) __________(use) to sit next to you at school.’

Example :

0

saw

Task 3

Quiz. Choose the correct answer.

40. What is the capital of Australia?

• a) Sydney
• b) Canberra
• c) Melbourne

41. The first Moscow Metro line ran from Sokolniki to …..

• a) Tverskaya Street
• b) Arbat Street
• c) Gorky Park

42. Who is the author of the Lord of the Rings?

• a) J. Rowling
• b) J.R. Tolkien
• c) G. Orwell

43. Which country celebrates Thanksgiving Day as a national holiday?

• a) the USA
• b) the UK
• c) Australia

44. What is the name of England’s national saint?

• a) St. George
• b) St. Andrew
• c) St. Patrick

45. Where is the White House located?

• a) Washington DC
• b) Washington
• c) New York

46. The first Russian tsar to be crowned in Uspensky Cathedral in Moscow was

• a) Peter the Great
• b) Dmitriy Donskoy
• c) Ivan the Terrible

47. Which famous battle was fought in England in 1066?

• a) Battle of Waterloo
• b) Battle of Hastings
• c) Battle of Trafalgar

48. Who was the first president of the USA?

• a) Theodore Roosevelt
• b) George Washington
• c) Abraham Lincoln

49. Which English king had six wives?

• a) Henry IV
• b) Henry VI
• c) Henry VIII

50. Which animal may look at the Queen?

• a) a lion
• b) a dog
• c) a cat

Part 4 «Writing» (25 minutes)

Maximum points – 15

In an English-language magazine you saw the following announcement about a competition and decided to participate in it.

Welcome to the Internet! Win a brand new laptop plus all the essential software and a year’s free Internet access. Write and tell us about the changes the Internet has brought about in the tourism industry in our country. We will publish the winning article in next month’s issue.

Write your competition article.

In your article you should :

• start with a title;
• make an introduction ;
• mention at least two positive and two negative changes the Internet has brought in the tourism industry in our country;
• write if people can rely on the Internet when they travel;
• give your ideas what the future for the Internet will be in the tourism industry in our country;
• make a conclusion.

Write 180 –200 words.

Total maximum points – 65

KEYS

Part 1 «Listening»

Part 3 «Use of English»

Task 1

13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20	21	22
A	B	C	D	A	B	C	D	A	D

Task 2

0	Saw	31	decided
23	had gathered/ ‘d gathered /was gathering	32	would join/ ‘d join
24	had happened/ ‘d happened / was happening	33	appeared
25	had to push	34	was taken
26	found	35	took
27	were trying	36	said
28	is going	37	Do you remember
29	were holding	38	am/ ‘m/ was
30	love	39	used

Task 3

40	41	42	43	44	45	46	47	48	49	50
B	C	B	A	A	A	C	B	B	C	C

Erica : So, Ben, how often do you and Liam actually get together these days?

Ben : Whenever I can, Erica. Usually about once every two months.

Erica : I don’t think that’s enough, really, to keep a friendship going. Couldn’t you
visit him each month, or ask him to come here?

Ben : Well, it’s a long way to go. More than 400 kilometres, I think.

Erica : How long does it take?

Ben : Over six hours, each way. So you spend half the weekend on the coach, going
up and down the motorway. It’s so boring.

Erica : How about taking the train? Wouldn’t that be quicker?

Ben : I don’t think I could afford it. The fares are really high.

Erica : Why don’t you get a student travel card? Your tickets would be a lot cheaper.

Ben : Hmm. That’s an idea.

Erica : And Liam could get one, too. Then he could sometimes come here on
Saturdays and Sundays to see you.

Ben : I don’t think he’s keen on doing that. He likes his new town a lot. He wants to
stay there at weekends, he says.

Erica : I see. So you go and see him, but he never comes here.

Ben : I’m sure that’s because there’s so much to do there. It’s an exciting town, and I
know he’s made new friends there. But we get on really well and we are not suddenly
going to stop being friends.

Erica : No, I’m not saying that at all. But maybe you need to remind him that you’ve
been friends since you were little kids. And tell him how important a friend he is to
you. He might not realise that, especially with all the changes in his life right now.

Раздел 1 (Чтение)

1. Установите соответствие тем A-H текстам 1-7. Используйте каждую букву только один раз. В задании одна тема лишняя.

A. SUCCESSFUL CAREER
B. EDUCATION
C. SPORTS NEWS
D. ORIGIN OF WORDS
E. LONG-A WAITED VICTORY
F. IMPROVING LANGUAGE
G. POPULAR BOOK
H. BOOK REVIEW

1. For the first time since 1948, the British capital will host the summer Olympic Games. It was the fourth participation of Britain in the battle to host the games after failed attempts of Birmingham for the 1992 Olympics and Manchester for 1996 and 2000. "I’m looking forward to what I’m sure will be a fantastic Olympic Games,” said Prince William.

2. There are many factors, both social and psychological, which influence the roles of teachers and learners in the classroom. The book "Roles of Teachers and Learners” by Tony Wright helps teachers to understand these roles. And the ways in which co-operative learning may best be fostered.

3. It’s calculated that Joanne Rowling, the author of very famous books about Harry Potter, is earning $36,000,000 daily and her total profit is already more than $1,000,000,000.

4. In 2005 " Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince” broke the previous record of Potter series itself as wall as all other records had ever held by freshly published books: more than 8.9 million copies had been sold within 24 hours since the moment of release.

5. The word "hamburger” comes from the name of the German city Hamburg and not from the word "ham”, and so the word "cheeseburger”, sometimes used to mean a similar kind of sandwich with cheese instead of meat, is based on a false analogy.

6. Reading works of literature gives students an insight into the variety of ways language has been handled over the last three centuries. It is both rewarding and motivating for learners to discover they can understand the language, and that they can even enjoy the experience of reading an English or American classic.

2. Прочитайте текст и выполните задания. Ответьте на вопросы заданий, выбрав один из предложенных вариантов ответов 1, 2 или 3.

There is something about the English Channel that has always fascinated the human race and it has always played a special role in British history. The sea itself has always been important to mankind but the Channel often created a barrier between Great Britain and the Continent. This barrier has existed for more than 12,000 years and the desire to break it has occupied the minds of many people for almost two hundred years.
The construction of the tunnel is perhaps the most incredible engineering project of the 20th century. In fact its completion was called a "technical triumph”.
However, the first proposal to build a Channel Tunnel appeared in 1802, when a French engineer presented his project for two tunnels to cross it. Historians say Napoleon was interested in that plan. But Napoleon was more interested in fighting the British than in linking the two countries, and shortly afterwards a new war between England and France began. There were many other plans to build a tunnel but unfortunately all of them failed. It was not until after the last war that Britain and France began seriously considering the project. On the 12th February, 1986, Mrs. Thatcher and President Mitterrand signed the Franco-British Treaty which allowed the construction and the operation of the Channel Tunnel. The tunnel was completed eight years later.
It is now very quick and easy to cross the Channel. You don’t have to book a ticket. The Channel Tunnel trains operate twenty-four hours a day, every day of the year. You can now cross the Channel in thirty-five minutes. At last the great barrier has been broken.
In 1996, the American Society of Civil Engineers, with Popular Mechanics, selected the tunnel as one of the Seven Wonders of the Modern World.

1. What has always been important to all people?
a. The English Channel.
b. The sea.
c. The tunnel.

2. What did Europeans want to do for many years?
a. To create a barrier between Great Britain and the Continent.
b. To sign a contract on the construction of the tunnel.
c. To connect Great Britain and the continent by train service.

3. When did the Channel Tunnel begin to function?
a. In 1994.
b. In 1986.
c. In 1996.

4. Who proposed the first plan to build a tunnel under the Channel?
a. Napoleon
b. A French engineer.
c. President Mitterrand.

5. When did the construction of the tunnel become possible?
a. After the treaty had been signed.
b. After the engineering project had been presented.
c. After many other plans had been discussed.

6. Why is it easy to cross the Channel at present?
a. The tickets are cheap.
b. The tickets are sold everywhere.
c. The trains go day and night.

7. What is the best title for the text?
a. Engineering Projects.
b. The Channel Tunnel.
c. Seven Wonders of the World.

Раздел 2 (лексико-грамматический тест)

1. Прочитайте приведенные ниже предложения с пропусками и решите, который из предложенных трех вариантов для каждого пропуска соответствует правильному ответу. 7. The world’s famous cycling race comes to its exiting conclusion when the riders cap off three weeks of road racing and 21 stages with a sprint down the Champs Elysees in Paris. The Tour de France will be broadcast live daily at Sport land at 5 p.m. until the last stage on Sunday , June 24.

1. The clothes are absolutely wet. I should dry …
a) it b) their c) them
2. If you don’t understand the meaning of this word, look it … in the dictionary.
a) for b) up c) at
3. The forecast promises such … good weather but I don’t believe it.
a) a b) __ c) the
4. You should eat … sweets. It’s bad for your teeth.
a) little b) less c) fewer
5. Everyone has to answer for his actions, …?
a) hasn’t he b) has he c) doesn’t he
6. This car … a lot last year.
a) cost b) costs c) costed
7. Neither Nick nor Ann … to play tennis.
a) likes b) like c)doesn’t like
8. Your shoes are … fashionable.
a) such a b) such c) so
9. The boy feels so …today
a) more bad b) badly c) bad
10. If it … tomorrow we shall play football outdoors.
a) not rain b) doesn’t rain c) won’t rain
11. The pupils were … a new film yesterday.
a) showed b) show c) shown
12. They arrived … the airport on time.
a) at b) in c) to

2. Прочитайте приведенный ниже текст с пропусками и решите, какой из предложенных трех вариантов для каждого пропуска соответствует правильному ответу.

LITTLE CAT, LITTLE CAT, WHERE HAVE YOU BEEN?

When Bo the cat decided to explore a furniture van, she had a bigger adventure than she expected. She was discovered (1) …….the driver, after he had completed a (2) …….of over 500 kilometers. It was (3) ……end of a long day. The driver and the cat were both hungry! He gave her some milk and started making enquiries. He telephoned his last (4) ……., but they had not lost a cat. It was getting late, so he took Bo home for the night and (5) …….morning brought her to an animal hospital.
The cat’s owner (6) ……done some detective work too. After searching everywhere for the cat, he suddenly remembered the furniture van (7) ……had made a delivery to a neighbor. Fortunately he (8) …….the name of the company. He called their office and in a short time Bo was (9) …….safely.

1. a) of b) from c) by

2. a) trip b) travel c) tour

3. a) an b) some c) the

4. a) shoppers b) buyers c) customers

5. a) next b) following c) other

6. a) has b) was c) had

7. a) what b) this c) which

8. a) called b) remembered c) saw

9. a) returned b) taken c) given

На этой странице представлены материалы для подготовки к олимпиаде по английскому языку для учащихся 7 классов. Мы выбрали тестовые вопросы и задания из категории «Reading» (Чтение), которые по своему содержание и уровню сложности соответствуют реальным олимпиадным заданиям. Представленный материал предназначен для ознакомления и может использоваться для практической подготовки на занятиях по английскому языку.

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Тестовые задания

1. It’s…..colder today than yesterday.
A) Most
B) More
C) Very
D) Super
E) Much

2. Andrew…..for this company.
A) Works
B) Work
C) has worked
D) am working
E) will works

3. Who’s that girl? … .
A) Is Betty
B) It’s Jane
C) She’s a pupil

4. In his free time he likes … with his friend.
A) playing
B) play
C) plays

5. I … my homework because I left my book in school.
A) can’t to do
B) can’t do
C) don’t make

6. … the room!
A) Not to go into
B) Don’t going to
C) Don’t go into

7. … these three girls do you know?
A) How many
B) Which of
C) What of

8. Last week John … his leg.
A) fell and broke
B) felt and broke
C) fallen and broken

9. Her eyes were as … as the sky.
A) blue
B) blew
C) blow

10. You can’t … jeans to the opera.
A) where
B) wore
C) wear

Открытые вопросы

Read the text and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F).

Robin Hood
The story of Robin Hood, the most popular English folk hero of all times, has reached every corner of the Earth. There are many versions of this well-known tale which is about 600 years old. Everybody knows Robin’s friends (Little John, Brother Tuck, Will Scarlet), and the famous Sherwood Forest — Robin Hood’s home and the place where many of his adventures took place. In other countries there are similar stories, such as William Tell in Switzerland, El Cid in Spain or Janosik in Poland, but only Robin Hood has become an ‘international’ hero.

Unfortunately, there is almost no evidence that Robin Hood really existed. Thirteenth-century ballads, fourteenth-century chronicles, a sixteenth-century History of Great Britain, all talk about Robin Hood. However, none of them tells us about the sources they used. In the 1800s and 1900s, historians found two Robin Hoods who lived in the fourteenth century. One of them was even King Edward II’s servant. Later on, other historians found several different Hoods living in different parts of England – Robin was a popular Christian name and Hood was a fairly common surname. It seems that by 1337, the story of Robin Hood was well established. Most probably, he lived around the year 1200.

Today, the legend of Robin Hood has turned Nottinghamshire into a large tourist attraction. In the centre of Nottingham there is Nottingham Castle. Parts of it still recall the time of Robin Hood. Sherwood forest has an excellent visitor’s centre with an attractive display and shop, and some very pleasant walks in the nearby forest. Edwinstowe church, in which, according to tradition, Robin Hood and Lady Marion were married, is one of the visitors’ favourite sites.

Вопрос 1
The story of Robin Hood has been known for 600 years.

Вопрос 2
William Tell, El Cid and Janosik are international heroes.

Вопрос 3
A sixteenth-century History of Great Britain includes a story about Robin Hood.

Всероссийская олимпиада школьников

по английскому языку для 7-8 классов.

Школьный этап .

Listening. Time 10 minutes.

Listen to the text and choose the right variant.

1 . An unusual circus will be opened in … .

A) England B) Scotland C) Wales

2. There are … performing mice in the circus.

A ) eight B ) twenty seven C) seventeen

3. The performance lasts … .

A ) fifteen minutes B ) thirty minutes C) an hour

4. … people can watch the show at a time.

A) Eight B) Seven C) Twenty seven

5. The mice won’t perform if they are … .

A) hungry B) angry C) frightened

6. The National Centre for Languages is worried because young people don’t study … .

A) at school B) at university C) foreign languages

7 . Last year … percent of secondary school students took a foreign language.

A) forty four B) seventy one C ) four point five

8 . In 1997 … pupils took a foreign language than last year.

A ) fewer B) less C) more

9. The number of UK students taking modern languages has … since 2002.

A) decreased B) increased C ) not changed

10. The National Centre for Languages wants young people to … .

A) study English B) travel more C) speak foreign languages

II.Reading. Time: 15 minutes

Task. 1 Match the titles and the letters

Problems with mum

Three’s a crowd

A) I"ve got a terrible problem. I"ve got a lot of spots on my face. My mum doesn"t understand the problem. She says it"s just acne and she says it"s normal. But I don"t want to go out because everyone laughs at me. What can I do?

Tim, Birmingham

B) I"m 16 and I"ve never had a boyfriend. But I"m not surprised. I"m fat, my hair"s a mess and I haven"t got any good clothes. My friends have all got boyfriends, but I"m so unattractive, I can"t see how anyone could Iove me. It"s not fair.

J asmine, Liverpool

C) There"s a gang of kids at our school who are making my life hell. A few weeks ago they asked me for money. I said No, but then they pushed me and hit me. Like a fool, I gave them my bus fare and so I had to walk home. But that was only the start of it. Every day after that they asked for more. I started taking money from my mum"s purse to pay them. Now I can"t face them any more. I haven"t been to school for over a week. I"m so frightened. Please help me. I can"t talk to anyone else about my problem.

Nicola, Edinburgh

D) My girlfriend and I love each other very much, but her mother doesn"t like me at all. A couple of weeks ago, I took her home after midnight. There was a big argument and now I"m not allowed to go to her house any more. We have to meet in secret.

Robert, Bedford

E) My boyfriend, Steve, and I never go out on our own. He always brings his best friend with him, when we have a date. He says that he feels guilty if he doesn"t invite his friend. But what about me?

Liz, Carlisle

Task 2. Read the text and do the task below.

Big Red London Buses.

What is the best-known symbol of London? Big Ben? St Paul"s Cathedral? Can it be the big red London double-decker bus?

It certainly can be. Every day, thousands of Londoners use the big red buses to move around the town. Every tourist knows that a one-day London bus pass can be used on all bus routes. London bus can offer a wonderful way to see the sights of Britain"s capital city.

Since 1911 the big red motor bus has been London"s "king of the road". The idea of the "double-decker" is much older than the motor bus. Until the 1930s the "double-decker" bus had no roof. Some passengers sat inside, and the rest travelled on the roof. It was too bad if it was raining! But then all new buses became equipped with roofs over the upper deck.

Today the only open-topped buses are the special tourist buses.

The most popular buses are those from the "Routemasters" which date from the 1950s and 60s. It is popular because it has an open platform at the back end and passengers can climb on and off when they want, even if thebus is moving (though this is not recommended!). These buses were designed specially for London, by people who knew what London needed. They have served their purpose well!

Choose the right answers.

6) How do the Londoners use the big red buses?

a) They use them to move to another countries.

b) They use them to move around town.

c) They don"t use them at all.

7) What kind of a London bus pass offers a wonderful way to see the sights?

a) a one-day bus pass

b) a seven-days bus pass

c) a three-days bus pass

8) How were all new buses equipped?

a) They were equipped with upper decks.

b) They were equipped with roofs.

c) They were equipped with new wheels.

9) How are open-topped buses used?

a) as special tourist buses

b) as special buses for workers

c) as special buses for students

10) Why is the "Routemaster" the most popular bus?

a) Because it is the fastest bus.

b) Because it is the warmest bus.

c) Because passengers can climb on and off when they want in this bus.

Transfer your answers to the answer sheet!

III. Use of language. Time: 15 minutes

Task 1. Read this piece and fill in the blanks with the best items chosen from the list below. Write your answers (A, B, C or D) in the answer sheet.

MARK TWAIN

Mark Twain, 1 ____________ lived from 1835 to 1910, is one of America’s most famous authors. He wrote many books, 2 ____________ The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn. Mark Twain’s own life was 3____________ enough to be a book.

Twain was born in the state of Missouri, near the Mississippi River. He 4___________ from a poor family. His father died when he was twelve, 5____________ he had to leave school. While he was still a boy, he worked as a riverboat pilot. He steered boats up and down the long Mississippi River.

The Civil War, which started in 1861, made traveling on the Mississippi impossible. Twain then went west to Nevada. There he worked with a newspaper. In 1864 he went to California to find gold. Twain did not have much 6 ____________ as a gold miner. He left California to travel in Europe. Twain wrote a book about his trips around Europe.

But the most important influence on Twain and his books was the Mississippi River. When Twain finally settled down, he lived in a house with a porch that 7____________ like the deck of a riverboat. Huckleberry Finn, Twain’s greatest book, is about the adventures of a boy on the Mississippi River. 8 ____________ of Twain’s books is called Life on the Mississippi.

In fact, even the name of Mark Twain comes from the Mississippi. Mark Twain’s 9 ____________ name was Samuel Langhorne Clemens. On the river Samuel Clemens often heard the boatmen shout “Mark Twain”. This 10____________ the water was twelve feet deep. When Samuel Clemens began to write he chose for himself the name Mark Twain.

Very interesting

Task 2 . Choose the right variant

11. I __________ 50 years old in 2030.

A is B am C will be D am being

12. There aren’t __________ students in the class today.

A much B some C many D none

13. Excuse me? Can I buy __________ green apples please?

A a few B less C a bit D a little

14. Sorry, we have __________ green apples.

A no B none C any D nothing

15. Sorry, I __________ here on Thursday. I have to go to the dentist.

A is B ’m C ’ll be D won’t be

16. __________ my brothers live in the U.S.A.

A Neither B Both C Any D None

17. When it rains we __________ inside.

A go B went C are going D goes

18. What __________ you do if it rains?

A shall B will C are D have

19. If you throw a stone into the water, it __________.

A sinks B sank C sunk D is sinking2

20. They are fond ___________ football.

A in B of C at D by

Transfer your answers to the answer sheet!

V. Writing. Time: 20 minutes

Imagine that you are going to visit a museum soon. Write an e-mail to your friend and ask her/him to join you. Do not write down the address. Do not forget to write about:

the date and the name of the museum you are going to visit

why you want to go there

the programme of your visit.

Write him a letter and answer his 3 questions. Write 80 - 100 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

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Критерии оценивания и подсчет баллов

Listening –максимальное количество баллов 10. Задание проверяется по ключам. Каждый правильный ответ оценивается в 1 балл. За неверный ответ или отсутствие ответа выставляется 0 баллов.

Reading - максимальное количество баллов 10. Задание проверяется по ключам. Каждый правильный ответ оценивается в 1 балл. За неверный ответ или отсутствие ответа выставляется 0 баллов.

Use of English - максимальное количество баллов 20. Задание проверяется по ключам. Каждый правильный ответ оценивается в 1 балл. За неверный ответ или отсутствие ответа выставляется 0 баллов.

Writing - максимальное количество баллов 10. Задание оценивается по критериям оценивания.

При подведении итогов баллы за все конкурсы суммируются.

Максимальное количество баллов за все конкурсы – 50 баллов.