олимпиадные задания по английскому языку для обучающихся 7-8 классов для школьного тура всероссийской олимпиады школьников
олимпиадные задания по английскому языку (7, 8 класс)

Школьный этап олимпиады школьников

Английский язык. 7-8  класс (44 points)

Listening

Маx – 10 points.

Time: 10 minutes

Listen to the interview with  Emma and mark the sentences true (T)  or false (F).

1. Emma took her exams yesterday.
2. Emma’s mother lives in Oxford.
3. Her parents do not live together.
4. Emma has got a brother and a sister.
5. Her brother is twelve years younger than Emma.
6. Emma’s brother likes to play football.
7. He doesn’t go to school yet.
8. Emma’s father lives in Edinburgh.
9. They often spend holidays together with their father.
10. Emma is fond of pop music.

Reading Comprehension

Маx – 10 points

Time: 15 minutes

Task 1 (6 points). Read the article about the history of coffee drinking and circle the correct answer, a, b or c.

Time for coffee

The story of coffee drinking is one of the greatest and most fascinating in history. Millions of coffee drinkers worldwide cannot imagine life without a cup of aromatic coffee in the morning. Coffee is a natural stimulant which makes us feel more awake, alert and ready to concentrate.

The qualities of mocca, as coffee was once known, were first discovered in Ethiopia more than one thousand years ago. However, it was not Africans but Turks and Arabs who actively encouraged coffee drinking. The habit of coffee drinking quickly spread throughout the Arab world, where coffee won a reputation as the wine of Islam.

Coffee was first grown in Yemen. It was popular with Turks who served the drink to visiting Italian merchants. In 1615 traders from Venice brought coffee to Europe, where it was originally sold as a medicine. By the end of the sixteenth century coffee was drunk in major European cities from Paris to London. Now, around the world there are different methods of preparing coffee, for example, in Turkey coffee is traditionally boiled three times while Italians are the inventors of espresso and cappuccino.

We drink coffee because of its aroma, taste and stimulating effect. However, extensive consumption of coffee may be harmful to our health, for instance, it may increase one’s blood pressure or make one’s heart beat irregularly. Fortunately, new brands of coffee have been appearing on the market recently. As they do not contain substances harmful to health, many people will not have to give up their coffee-drinking habits.

1. Coffee was discovered

a. in Europe.

b. in Africa.

c. in Asia.

2. Coffee drinking was  popularized  by

a. the Ethiopians.

b. the Italians.

c. the Turks.

3. Coffee was first grown

a. in Italy.

b. in Turkey.

c. in Yemen.

4. In Europe, coffee was popular as

a. a medicine.

b. the wine of Islam.

c. a natural stimulant.

5. By the end of the sixteenth century people drank coffee

a. in northern Europe.

b. in the most important European cities.

c. in Paris and London only.

6. New brands of coffee

a. are as harmful as the original mocca.

b. are less harmful than regular coffee.

c .may influence our concentration ability.

Task 2 (4 points). Decide which of the following statements are true (1), false (2) or not stated (3) according to the text.

Graffiti is a serious problem in modern cities. Most people think that it is a crime because young people leave their “mark” on public and private buildings. Because of graffiti many of our city centres look dirty and dangerous. People are afraid to use the subway. To stop this social “disease”, many towns have organised “graffiti walls” - special places where graffiti artists can practice their art legally.

Graffiti walls bring teenagers together and help them to be creative. They show street artists how to use their art and express themselves in a good way. But the greatest advantage is that they help stop graffiti on buildings. Graffiti artists can display their talents legally.

As a result, cities with graffiti walls have less vandalism. On the other hand, there are people who think that graffiti walls do nothing to solve the problem. They argue that graffiti walls can make the problem worse, because they make the crime seem OK.

So there are both advantages and disadvantages to organised graffiti walls. Most people think that advantages are much greater. They are an excellent way to help with the problem of the graffiti in many of our cities.

1. Graffiti is a crime with serious punishment.
2. Graffiti makes cities look dirty and dangerous.
3. Graffiti walls can help teenagers to become friendly.
4. All people have the same opinion about graffiti walls.

   Use of English

Маx – 14 points

Time: 15 minutes

Task 1 (9 points). Choose the right variant

1.  I __________ 50 years old in 2030.

A) is                 B) am                 C) will be         D) am being

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

A) much         B) some         C) many         D) none

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

A) a few         B) less         C) a bit         D) a little

4. Sorry, we have __________ green apples.

A) no         B) none         C) any                 D) nothing

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

A) is                 B) ’m                C) ’ll be         D) won’t be

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

A) Neither         B) Both         C) Any         D) None

7. When it rains we __________ inside.

A) go         B) went         C) are going           D) goes

8. What __________ you do if there is a blackout?

A) shall         B) will         C) are           D) have

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

A) sinks         B) sank         C) sunk         D) is sinking

Task 2   (5 points).  

Read the text and then write the correct form of the word in CAPITALS to complete the gaps.

Example: 0 __beautifully__ BEAUTY

WRITING -10 баллов

Маx – 10 points

Time: 20 minutes

Write a description of a sports event you have seen recently. Look at the options below and choose one event. Divide your text into paragraphs.

Write:

• When and where the event took place;
• who took part in it;
• what you did at the event;
• how you liked the event.

Write about 90-100 words

AN INTERVIEW WITH EMMA

- Hello, Emma! Thank you agreeing to do this interview. Especially, as I believe, you are studying for your exams at the moment.

- Yes, I am. But I’m happy to do the interview.

- Now, the questions. First of all, where do you come from?

- Oxford in England.

- And where do you live?

- At home with my mother. You see, my parents are divorced.

- Oh, I’m sorry about that. Have you got any brothers or sisters?

- Yes, I have. I’ve got a brother.

- Is he older than you?

- No, he’s younger. He’s 12.

- And what’s he doing at the moment?

- Well, he is either playing football or watching TV. That’s what he always does after school.

- And where does your father live?

- He lives in Scotland near Edinburgh.

- How often do you see him?

- Well, we see him quite often. We spend every school holiday with him.

- Now, a final question, Emma. What do you do in your free time?

- I listen to music. Especially pop music.

- That’s great, Emma. I’ve got all the information I need. Thank you very much!

SCHOOL OLYMPIAD. 7-8 form.

Listening

Reading Comprehension

Use of English

Task 1                         Task 2                                                                    

Writing Comprehension

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Keys

Listening

Reading Comprehension

Use of English

Task 1                         Task 2