Олимпиадные задания для 10 -11 классов
олимпиадные задания по английскому языку по теме

Школьный этап всероссийской олимпиады школьников

по английскому языку

                                          Ханты-Мансийский автономный округ-Югра

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CLASS:_______NAME:_______________________________DATE: ________________________

Teacher’s SIGNATURE:_________________________ MARK: ____________________________

A TEST

1. Read the letter. For questions 1-5, choose the correct answer.

106 Sussex Gardens

London W21UH

26 July

Dear Julia,

Many thanks for your letter, and I'm glad to hear you are coming to England soon. It will certainly be good for you. I'm leaving for Russia shortly, as you know, so in this letter I'll give you a few tips how to avoid making the mistakes I made.

Now, you'll be coming to brush up your English, so you'll want to make as much conversation as possible. Whatever you do, don't stay in places full of overseas students, especially if they come from our country. This is fatal. Don't believe all the stories you hear about how unfriendly the English are. In trains or cafes, for example, or anywhere, really, they will talk to you, but you must "break the ice" first. Then see them talk! Any subject will do - the weather, their dogs, the Common Market, food. Pardon me, not any subject. Don't criticize their private life. Don't ask them how much money they earn. This would be considered extremely rude in Britain, unless you know the person very well. It is also not appropriate to ask about their age or how much they weigh. Avoid religious questions too. They don't like talking about politics except in a general way, and you should avoid asking them what political party they vote for. People in Britain are generally quite careful about time. Try to be punctual too.

Now, Julia, pay attention! The English like to queue. My God! They queue everywhere, for the bus, at the cinema, in shops, everywhere. I simply must tell you what happened to roe when I first arrived. I had to catch a bus. I saw it coming. I ran arid hopped on. The conductor, looking angrily at me, told me to get off. He said I had jumped the queue. I scratched my head, and it took me quite a time to realize what the matter was. I got off, anyway, and got angry looks from people waiting. My face was red! Julia, never jump the queue. Anyway, always use the Tube forgetting about. It's much faster. You'll find it very handy indeed.

Now tipping. This is something of a problem, especially when eating out. Some restaurants put 10 per cent on the bill, others don't. If they do, it is usually written on the menu, at the bottom. For heaven's sake, do check it, or sometimes you will walk out leaving long-faced waiters behind you. Tip taxi-drivers and a hairdresser, but don't tip the barman. Give a little more than 10 per cent if the bill is small. Don't just leave a few coppers.

As for clothes, you can wear what you like, except your "birthday suit". Never trust the weather. Don't bring loads of clothes with you. The shops are full of attractive things to wear at reasonable prices. Besides, there are sales on. But remember! It is not acceptable in Britain to bargain in shops. You may laugh at some of the outfits people wear. Nobody minds what he or she has on. They seem to care about clothes only if they have an invitation to Buckingham Palace.

That's another thing. "Keep your distance" when you speak to a person. The British don't tend to stand close to you when they speak to you.

I won't go into the sights. You'll have plenty of time for this yourself.

Well, Julia, I'm sure you'll have a good time here, and I hope these few "dos and donts" will be helpful.

All the best,

Sophia

According to the letter, which of the following is true? (5 points)

1. Sophia is giving Julia information...

A. because she asked her for it.

B. so that she won't bargain and jump the queue.

C. so that she won't waste money.

D. because she won't be in London to help her.

2. The English...

1. don't like-noisy people.
2. are unfriendly.  
3. worship their privacy.
4. expect you to wear a birthday suit if you are invited to a party.

3. When Sophia first arrived...

1. she had a quarrel with a conductor.
2. she jumped the queue.          
3. she queued everywhere.
4. she was not punctual.

4. Tipping is a problem because...

1. not all restaurants add a service charge.
2. the waiters don't like bad tippers.
3. service charges vary.
4. 10 per cent is too much.

5. As for clothes...                       

1. it is too expensive in Britain.
2. you will "die laughing" at the way the English dress.
3. when there are sales, the English buy attractive things to wear.
4. the English don't care if you wear anything or not                         (___) 5

2. Read the text. 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. (16 points)

Coca-Cola

                                                                                                                         (___) 16

3. Read the text carefully. Some of the lines are correct and some have a mistake. Find and correct them. (21 points)

                                                                                                                           (___) 21

4. Choose the correct word. (10 points)

1. It's often very hard to choose / elect what you want.
2. Clothes you feel easy in are comfortable / convenient.
3. I think that dress is quite wrong / mistaken for you.
4. If it's the right size for you, it fits/ suits you.
5. Up-to-date clothes are fashionable / chick.
6. Shoes are usually made of skin / leather.
7. When we wear clothes, they get dirty / dirt.
8. Boys and girls are taught how to make / do sewing.
9. Clothes often enlarge / stretch in the wash.
10. Damaged clothing needs to be corrected/ repaired.                                 (__) 10

5. Choose the correct preposition. (12 points)

a) to b) for c) at d) after e) of f) with g) in

1. to laugh          (смеяться над)
2. to send         (посылать за)
3. to be pleased        (быть довольным кем-либо)
4. to put an end        (положить конец чему-либо)
5. to be proud        (гордиться кем-либо)
6. to leave        (уезжать в)
7. to look        (присматривать за)
8. to be sure        (быть уверенным в)
9. to object        (возражать против)
10. to be angry        (сердиться на)
11. to be rich        (быть богатым чем-либо)
12. to be surprised         (удивляться чему-либо)

(___) 12

6. Choose the correct item. (20 points)

1. He ______________ the shortest way to the river.

a. was shown   b. has show   c. were showing   d. was been shown.

2. You may keep this book _______________ you need it.

a. therefore   b. as well as   c. as long as   d. that’s why

3. Nobody enjoyed _______________ .

a. her acting   b. her to act   c. of her acting   d. her act

4. It _________________ dark when we reached the town.

a. has got   b. is getting   c. was getting   d. has getting

5. We saw her _____________ the door behind her.

a. to come in and close   b. come in and close

c. came in and closed   d. having come and closed

6. What _____________ your remark?

a. mean   b. do you mean by   c. you mean by   d. you mean with

7. _________________________ coca-cola?

a. Have you even drunk   b. Did you ever drank

c. Have you ever drunk   d. Have you ever drinken

8. The doctor is with a patient __________ leg was broken in an accident.

a. which   b. whose   c. whom   d. that

9. The temperature in Madrid now is 25 degrees __________ zero.

a. behind   b. above   c. under   d. from

10. They __________ home late as they were at the cinema.

a. met   b. got   c. split   d. added

11. He ___________ in Sweden but lives in France.

a. has been born   b. was born   c. born   d. was borned

            12. He __________ for the letter everywhere but couldn’t find it.

a. found   b. saw   c. watched   d. looked.

13. They asked him what _________________ .

a. he wants   b. does he want   c. did he want   d. he wanted.

14. Everybody ____________ work hard if they want to pass exams.

a. will must   b. will must to   c. will have to   d. have work

15. Look at these books! Why ___________ buy some of them for your father?

a. we don’t   b. we have   c. don’t we   d. have we

16. Sally behaves _______________ Sue.

a. more better than   b. better   c. the more better   d. better than

17. There is a business meeting ____________ place on the third floor.

a. which take   b. taking   c. taken   d. that is taken

18. I was not feeling hungry, so I didn’t eat _____________ .

a. anything   b. nothing   c. something   d. none

19. I can see ___________ children in the yard. They are playing football there.

a. no   b. any   c. none   d. some

20. There isn’t much time left before the concert begins, ________ ?

a. isn’t it   b. is there   c. isn’t there   d. is it

                                                                                                                          (___) 20

7. Writing  Personal letter.   (10 points)

You have received a letter from your English-speaking pen friend John who writes

      …At school we are doing projects on reading habits of people in different countries. Could you tell me what kind of books you and the members of your family like reading?

          As for the family news my sister got married last week…

Write a letter to John. In your letter

6. answer his question
7. ask 3 questions about his sister’s husband

Write 100-140 words. Remember the rules of letter writing.

                                                                 The keys      10-11 классы                           

1--5 points

1-D, 2-C, 3- B, 4-A, 5-B    

 2 – 16 points

3—21 points

4---10 points

1.choose;    2.comfortable;    3.mistaken;    4.fits;    5.fashionable;    6.leather;    7.get dirty;    8.do; 9.stretch;    l0. repaired.  

5 ---12 points

1.c; 2.b; 3.f; 4.a; 5.e; 6.b; 7d; 8.e; 9.a; 10.f; 11.g; 12.c;    

6---20 points

1а, 2с, 3а, 4с, 5b, 6b, 7с, 8b, 9b, 10b, 11b, 12d, 13d, 14c, 15c, 16d, 17b, 18a, 19d, 20b.  

7. Writing  - 10 points

TOTAL - 94