Олимпиадная работа 7-8 кл
олимпиадные задания по английскому языку (7 класс) на тему

Олимпиадные задания школьного этапа Всероссийской олимпиады школьников по английскому языку

1. Reading

1. Match the topics and the texts. There is one extra letter.

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.

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.

2. Use of English.

1. Choose the right answer.

1. I finished the project but my friends didn’t finish…………..

a)them b)theirs c)their

      2. It’s taken me a long time to clear away the……….. toys.

            a) children b) children’s c) childrens’

      3. I think Germany …… win the football match.

           a) is going to b) shall c) will

      4. She is very busy today. She ……… letters since morning.

           a) has been typing b) is typing c) had been typing

      5. John ….. down the road when he fell.

           a) walked b) was walking c) had walked

      6. Jane is …….. person I know.

          a) the cleverest b) clever d) cleverer

      7. There is ….. in the cupboards. We have to go to the supermarket.

          a) everything b) nothing c) anything

      8. Yesterday … 5 p.m. they were cooking dinner

         a) on b) at c) in

      9. He is fond … doing sports.

        a) at b) of c) on

      10. You … water flowers. I’ve already done it.

        a) mustn’t b) can’t c) needn’t

    
2. Complete the sentences with the correct words.

1. The……… on a …….. is called fur.   a) hare b) hair
2. Have you ever heard a fairy…..about the cat with no …… ?   a) tale b) tail
3. The sky was clear ….. but the wind …. from the north.   a) blue b) blew
4. After his illness John felt … for a ……. .    a) week b) weak
5. He announced which …. of the boys … the game.  A) one  b) won