Банк олипиадных заданий
олимпиадные задания по английскому языку (5 класс) на тему

LISTENING

(10 minutes)

TASK 1.  Listen to the dialogue and find the correct answers:

1. Tom is going to do … .

A) the cleaning B) the cooking C) the shopping

2. He needs a present for his … birthday.

A) grandfather’s  B) father’s  C) friend’s

3. Tom’s father is … Tom’s friend’s father.

A) older than B) younger than C) of the same age as

4. Tom’s father likes … .

A) music, fishing, watching TV and reading

B) music, reading and swimming

C) music, swimming and watching TV

5. … is giving a CD as a present.

A) Tom’s sister B) Nobody C) Tom

 (5X2=10 points)

Reading

 (15 minutes)

Task 1  

           Расставьте абзацы A-E в правильном порядке 1-5 в листе ответов.  

The mother deer began to wash her baby. She washed him with her tongue. She touched him softly here and there. She liked his little red coat with its beautiful white spots. She looked at his baby face with its deep and sleepy eyes.

 “What a beautiful child,” cried a magpie. There was no answer and she went on, “What a beautiful child! It is so unusual to see a child that can stand up and walk at once! How interesting! Really, I find that everything you do is wonderful. Can he run, too?” “Of course,” answered the mother softly.

 He came into the world in the middle of the woods, in a very quiet place. The place was so small that it was enough only for him and for his mother. He stood there on his thin legs and looked in front of him with clouded eyes which saw nothing.  

The baby deer didn’t understand the songs. He only heard the soft voice of his mother. “Bambi,” his mother whispered happily. Every moment she raised her head and listened. Then she kissed him again. “Bambi,” she repeated. “My little Bambi”.

The flowers were blooming around, the strawberries were just beginning. The birds were singing their nice songs. Through the thick leaves the mother could see the early golden sunlight. She could feel the warm light wind.

Task 2

Now read the text again. For items 6-10 match the ending of each sentence (A-E) to its beginning. There is one extra ending you do not need to use.

6. It’s quite uncommon…

7. The baby deer was born…

8. He stared ahead…

9. The songs of the birds were unclear to Bambi…

10. The mother deer started cleaning …

A.  any way, he listened only to his mother.

B.  his red and white fur.

C.  to meet a baby who can stand up and  walk in one go.

D.  not seeing clearly.

E.  in the depths of a forest in a calm place.  

F.  beside the quiet river.

(10 points)

Use of English

(25 minutes)

Task 1

For questions 1-10 read the text below and decide which word (A or B) fits the space best.                                                                Dogs

Now I want 1 ____ (to write) about dogs. Some people 2 ____ (to like) birds, other people 3 ____ cats, but I have always loved dogs. I knew a writer who 4____ (to live) in Leningrad during the blockade and had two dogs. The people and the dogs 5____ (to be) very hungry. One day the writer’s wife 6___ (to bring) home some bread for two weeks. The telephone 7____ (to ring) in another room. She 8____ (to leave) the bread on the table. When she 9____ (to come back) the dogs were sitting near the table but they 10____ (not touch) the bread.

Task 2 Choose the correct answer

11. What ________ at school?
    a) studied you        b) are you study       c) did you study
12. They _______ to London last week.
    a) go                      b) visited                   c) went
13. I often _____ to the gym after school.
    a) am going           b) goes                      c) go
14.  We always speak to _____ in English?
    a) us                       b) her                        c) they                                              
15. She took a train home ______ the afternoon.
    a) in                       b) on                       c) at
16.  That was ______ film I’ve ever seen.
    a) worst                 b) the worst             c) baddest

Task 3

(22 points)

Writing

(20 minutes)

Write a letter (70-80 words) to your pen- friend John from Britain describing the season and the weather you are having now.

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(10 points)

Total: 52

Transfer your answers to the ANSWER SHEET!

ANSWER SHEET

 ID Number __________________

Listening (5X2 = 10 points)

READING COMPREHENSION

USE OF ENGLISH

Listening

(15 minutes)

 Task 1.  Listen and decide if the statements are true or false:
1. Paul’s parents were at the theatre last evening. 
2. Paul was happy because he was alone.
3. Paul wanted to invite Pen to his place.
4. Den went to play football.
5. Paul’s cat was outdoors.

Task 2.  Listen to five dialogues and the questions:

6. What’s Ann hobby?

(sport)__________________________________
7.When did Tom and his father want to go to the cinema?

(day)____________________________________
8.How did John get to school yesterday?

(transport)________________________________
9.When did Nick come home yesterday?

(time)____________________________________
10.What colour is Jane’s cap?

(colour)___________________________________
                                                        (10 X2=20 points)

Reading

(20 minutes)

Task 1. Read the text and do the tasks below.
Jeans for all!

All over the world there are thousands of people who have a pair of jeans. Millions of pairs are sold every year. All kinds of people wear them: kings, lorry drivers, singers and you!
Jeans are made from cotton. Cotton grows in hot countries, like Egypt. When the cotton is white, it is picked. Next it is cleaned and then it is taken to a factory.
At the factory the cotton is first combed, and then it is made into long threads. This is called spinning. Some of the threads are dyed blue, and then machines are used to weave them with white threads to make cloth.
The denim cloth is taken to another factory. There it is cut and the pieces are sewn together. Jeans have to be strong. Have you ever seen the small round pieces of metal on the pockets of jeans? These make the pockets strong. When the jeans are finished, they are taken to the shops and markets. Now you can buy them!
Answer these questions
1. Who wears jeans?
2. What are jeans made from?
3. What is this cloth called?
4. Where are jeans made?
5. Where are jeans sold?

Task 2  For questions 6-15 read the text “The Fire of London” and decide whether the information in the sentences is right (A), wrong (B) or not stated (C) in this text. Circle the correct letter in your answer sheet.

The old city of London had narrow, crooked streets and wooden houses. It was a dirty city, too. In 1665 75,000 Londoners died from the plague. On September 2nd 1666 a bakery in Pudding Lane near London Bridge caught fire.

After a long hot summer the wooden houses were very dry. A wind was blowing from the river. It blew the flames from house to house, and in the narrow streets the fire spread quickly.

The fire burned for four days. It destroyed 80% of the city. Amazingly, nobody died in the fire.

The people of London built a new city. The houses were made of brick or stone not wood. The new streets were straight and they were wider and cleaner too/ Sir Christopher Wren rebuilt St. Paul’s Cathedral.

6. The king of England died from the plague in 1666.

A Right   B Wrong   C Not stated    

7. In August 1665 the old city of London caught fire.

A Right   B Wrong   C Not stated  

8. The streets of old London were wide and straight, so the fire spread very slowly.

A Right   B Wrong   C Not stated    

9. 75,000 Londoners died in the fire.

A Right   B Wrong   C Not stated    

10. The fire burnt away 80% of the wooden houses in the city.

A Right   B Wrong   C Not stated  

11. Sir Charles Wren rebuilt St. Paul’s Church.

A Right   B Wrong   C Not stated    

12. The new houses were made of concrete blocks.

A Right   B Wrong   C Not stated  

13. The summer before the fire was very warm and rainless.

A Right   B Wrong   C Not stated  

14. The streets in the new city were narrower and dirtier than in the old city.

A Right   B Wrong   C Not stated    

15. No one of the Londoners died in that fire.

A Right   B Wrong   C Not stated  

(15 points)

Use of English

(25 minutes)

Task I. Fill the gaps in the following text with the correct form of the words in capitals.

Task II. Fill the gaps in the following sentences with the words in box.

14. It   just makes so much sense – it’s free, healthy, much better for the environment and can actually be quicker in the rush hour.

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15. It’s a real struggle to get them ready in time, and one of them has usually forgotten something!

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16. I usually get there at about 9 a.m., and leave at about five in the afternoon.

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17. They live about a four-hour drive away, but because they are quite old now, I try to see them at least once a month.

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18. It was such a special occasion, and I really enjoyed having all my friends and family there.

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19. They caught the robber red-handed as he left the bank with the money. 

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20. I can’t believe I’ve missed it. I was here on time, it was to come in time!

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21. I’ve been here since I was a child, but I think it’s time for me to move on and try a slower way of life.

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Task 3. Match the English proverbs with their Russian equivalents         

(25 points)

Writing

(20 minutes)

Some visitors (your pen-friends) are coming to your town. Write a letter and explain how to travel around your town (instruction).

Do not forget to write about:

-  what forms of transport are there.

-  where do they go to?

- how do you buy a ticket? etc.

You should write 70-80 words

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(10 points)

Total: 70 points

Listening

(10 minutes)

Listen to the story and answer the questions.

1) The woman went to … .

A. Crete last year

B. Greece this year

C. Greece last year

2) They are going on holiday for … .

A. two weeks

B. a month

C. one week

3) She and her husband are staying in a … .

A. town

B. hotel

C. small village

4) They are staying by the … .

A. forest

B. sea

C. ocean

5) The woman is going to … every day on holiday.

A. cook

B. eat out

C. do the cleaning

6) The woman's husband enjoys … on holiday.

A. cooking

B. storing up

C. eating out

7) Her husband can cook … .

A. different dishes

B. nothing

C. Italian food

8) Food in local restaurants is said to be … .

A. exquisite

B. dreadful

C. loathsome

9) The man would like to go to … .

A. Malta

B. Maltha

C. a mall

10) The man has already … his trip.

A. booked

B. thought about

C. had

(10X2=20 points)

Reading

( 25 minutes)

Part 1  Read the text and decide which of sentences 1-7 are true (A) and which are false (B), according to the text. You have 15 minutes to do the task.    

SUITS or SMART CASUAL?

The modern office dilemma

Once, it was easy to know what to wear to the office. For male managers, it was always a dark suit and white shirt with a tie. With the arrival of Dress-Down Friday, all the old rules went away. Some companies introduced the system in which once a week (on Friday) the employees were allowed to wear casual clothes of their choice. In recent years, casual dress days at the office have become widespread in the USA, and employees are starting to push the policy to extreme limits. Casual Fridays have become so casual that some people are coming to work in outfits that resemble pyjamas.

In a recent poll, 82% of Americans thought that it is OK for businesses to have a dress-down day, while 12% thought it is not. Those who opposed the dress-down policy pointed out that casual dress style might encourage casual or sloppy work. Others commented that the relaxed atmosphere and comfort of casual clothes leads to increased productivity.

So what's appropriate for the office? Experts differ in opinions, but there are a few points they agree on. Ripped and worn looking jeans, shorts and Hawaiian print shirts are all unacceptable. Faded denim is also associated with sloppiness. Keep your look smart. For example, pair up dark jeans with a button-down blazer.

There are two important factors when discussing dress codes in the workplace. First of all, it must be clear. Employees need to know what is expected of them; otherwise, a dress code that is meant to create a relaxed atmosphere might actually increase stress. Second, employees must always consider their clients. We spoke with a lawyer in a firm with a casual dress policy who keeps a jacket and tie in his office, and puts it on when expecting a client who might be offended by a more casual approach. And one final thing - no matter what clothes people wear, they must always be clean and neat. Coffee stains are unacceptable on the front of one's casual as well as one's formal shirt.

1. In the USA, the majority of businesses have introduced casual dress days.

A. True        B. False        

2. Lately, some employees have started wearing unusually informal clothes for the office.

A. True        B. False        

3. Some people believe that the way employees dress influences the quality of their work.

A. True        B. False        

4. Experts agree on what should be worn for the office.

A. True        B. False        

5. Jeans are considered inappropriate for office casual days.

A. True        B. False        

6. Some clients may not accept casual dress code in business situations.

A. True        B. False        

7. Cleanliness is always important in the workplace.

A. True        B. False        

Part 2 Read this leaflet giving advice on doing your homework. Match headings A-I to paragraphs 1-8 corresponding to questions 8-15 in your answer sheet. There is one heading you will not need to use.

1. _________ (question 8)

It's possible to get your homework done even if you have a busy schedule - if you decide in advance what you have to do. On Sunday or Monday, jot down your activities for the upcoming week in a notebook and then include a time for homework for each day.

2. _________ (question 9)

Buy a folder for each of your classes. Divide it into three sections: notes, homework, and tests. Always put papers in the correct section.

3. _________  (question 10)

Forget about doing your homework in front of the TV. Find a quiet place that's well-lit, where you can concentrate without getting distracted.

4. _________ (question 11)

You won't get any work done if you're hungry. Your brain needs energy to work effectively! Drink plenty of water, and snack on some fruit or cookies to get more strength.

5. _________ (question 12)

Begin with your best subject. Your success will give you a feeling of satisfaction that will help you deal with your weaker subjects later.

6. _________ (question 13)

If you've started your Science homework, finish it! Don't leave one part of your homework unfinished to start another - you may not remember all those Chemistry formulas when you come back.

7. _________ (question 14)

Take at least a five-minute break when you feel tired. The rest will re-energise you so you'll be able to finish your work.

8. _________ (question 15)

Homework is rarely an exciting thing to do. But it's your top priority, and you have to get it done. Accepting this fact will help you deal with homework effectively.

        A.  Start strong

        B.  Complete each task

        C.  Plan ahead

        D.  Eat for energy

        E.  Just do it!

        F.   Keep things in order

        G.  Talk to an expert

        H.  Take a break

        I.    Find the right place

Use of English

(20 minutes)

Task 1. For questions 1 -7, decide which answer A, B, C or D fits best each space.

Socializing

1. He is the ..… of the committee that arranges the programme.

2. I’m going to spend a few days with some ….. of mine who live in England.

3. The party was awful. It was a complete …..

4. I had to ….. the invitation as I had a previous engagement.

5. She arranged the party to help put the strangers at …..

6. Please, accept my …..  for not coming to the meeting last week.

7. I have just read a lovely …..  about a man who devoted his life to monkeys.

Task 2 For questions 8 - 14, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the space occupied by it. Write the word in its correct form on your Answer Sheet.

The Platypus

(14 points)

Writing

(20 minutes)

You have just got home after staying with your English friend`s family for the winter holidays. Write a thank-you letter to your friend.

• Thank your friend and his/ her family.
• Say what you especially liked about your stay and why.
• Describe your way home and say whether it was easy or difficult.
• Express the hope that your friend will visit you next year.

Write 120-150 words

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(10 points)

Total:56

TRANSFER ALL YOUR ANSWERS TO YOUR ANSWER SHEET

1) Listening

Listen to three people talking about the cities they like or live in.

A)        Match the speakers with the statements:

Speaker 1 ___      A. This person's parents live in a quiet city.

Speaker 2__           B. There are plenty of things to see and do in this city.

Speaker 3.___      C. A famous music band lived there.

B)        Listen again and complete the sentences with the missing information:
Speaker 1

He lives in a large (4)        city. It's famous for (5)________teams, and it’s The Beatles’ (6)_________.

Speaker 2

Her favourite city is in (7)        .

Speaker 3

She is from (8) _______.  Her village is near the (9) ________.

2) Reading

A puzzling discovery

1.        Read the text and put the missing sentences (A-E) in the correct spaces (1-5).

A.         At last, on September 6th, everything was ready again. Once more the ships set out to sea.

B.         He wanted to sail west from Europe, west across the Ocean Sea, west to the lands of Asia called the Indies. He would find a sea route to the pearls, gold, spices, silk and perfumes of the Indies.

C.         Then, on the evening of September 9th, the last trace of island disappeared. Now the voyage had truly begun.

D.         And in this world the only known lands were Europe, Asia and Africa. Together they formed a giant island surrounded by the Ocean Sea.

E.        Their names were the Nina, the Pinta and the Santa Maria. Aboard them there were ninety men under the command of Columbus.

His name was Christopher Columbus, and he was a sailor with a bold plan. (10). _____ For years traders had carried these riches overland to Europe. Now, with land routes closed by war, trade had stopped.

Columbus studied maps and read geography books. He asked the experts for advice. He planned, and when he was ready he began to search someone who would give money to make a trip. Finally he found a backer in Isabella. Queen of Spain.

And so it happened that on the morning of August 3d, 1492, three small ships sailed from Palos, Spain. (11) ______.

But the voyage was not yet really under the way. On the third day out, the Pinta's rudder broke. The fleet had to stop at the Canary Islands for repairs. (12) ______.

At first the winds were light sometimes dying altogether. For the few days the men could still see the mountain peaks of the Canary Islands. (13) _______. They were sailing into the unknown.

In his cabin Columbus had a chart that he had drawn himself. Like the best maps of his day, itshowed a world much smaller than the one we know. (14) ______.

2.        Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?

15.Christopher Columbus wanted to find new route for trade on the land.        

16.Columbus' plan was important because the trade routes were closed because of the war. ______

17.He did a lot to prepare for the trip.        

18.He started the voyage on the 6th of September, 1492.        

19.His voyage was not difficult        

3) Grammar and Vocabulary in Use

 Choose the correct answer:

20. When I ... up this morning it        

a. got, snowed     b. was getting up, snowed      c. got up, was snowing

21.        any bread for dinner.

a. it isn't             b. there isn't                    c. there aren't

22. Paul ... to concerts. He isn't interested in music.
    a. goes        b. is going         c. doesn't go

23. We ... Jacob and Ryan since last Saturday.
a. haven't met        b. were meeting       c. didn't meet

24. Does... want to come with me?
a. somebody             b. any                   c. anybody

25. I'm cold. Who ... the window?
    a. closes            b. is going to close            c. is closing
26. Mozart... a lot of wonderful pieces of music.
    a. has composed               b. composed              c. was composing
27. In  2020 every person in the world ... have a mobile phone.
    a. will              b. is going to              c. are going to
28. My parents ….. in Nefteyugansk for twenty years.
    a. live             b. have lived             c. have been living

29. .I'm sorry, … my mum …. I can speak French and we can’t understand those young men.
a. Neither …nor              b. Either …or       c. Both …and

2)  Complete the text with the words in the correct form.

 (34 points)

4) *Writing a letter

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

… There are only ten pupils in our class. Each class has its own room and a class teacher. There is an excellent swimming pool and spacious football and cricket grounds where we play. Do you practice any sport? What sports do you do in your P.T. lessons? What games do you play?

        In England we play a lot of sports and games…

Write a  letter to Alexander.

In your letter:

- Answer his questions

- Ask 3 questions about sports and games popular among teenagers in England

Write 100-120 words.

Remember the rules of letter writing.