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Школьный тур олимпиады по Английскому языку 2013
Назад к списку блоков
8 класс. Блок № 1
40 минут на выполнение блока. Из них 40 минут на ввод ответов
Задание № 1
I. Reading
Read the text and match the paragraphs with the titles. One of the titles is extra:

1. The evolution of the species
2. Ways to save
3. The ecologists’ hopes
4. What is kiwi?
5. Description of the species
6. Birds in danger
7. The symbol of the country

A. The kiwi is the national bird of New Zealand, cause it lives nowhere else. It’s a small dark brown bird which can’t fly. Sometimes New Zealanders themselves are known as "Kiwis".

B. Now kiwis in the wild are a rare sight, the kiwi as a symbol is far more visible. Apart from being in toy stores and airport shops all over the world, you'll find them on our coins and stamps.

C. The kiwi is the smallest member of the genus Apteryx which also includes ostriches and emu. It gets its name from its shrill call which sounds very much like this — kee-wee, kee-wee. Kiwis live in forests and swamps and feed on insects, worms, snails and berries. It's a nocturnal bird with limited sight. Although kiwis have wings, they serve little purpose because the kiwi is a flightless bird.

D. Since white settlement of the islands, kiwi numbers have dropped from 12 million to less than 70,000 and our national bird is rapidly becoming an endangered species. And so we have launched the Kiwi Recovery Programme, in an effort to save our national bird from extinction.

E. There are three stages to this programme. Firstly, we have the scientific research — this stage includes research to find out more about what kiwis need to survive in the wild. Then secondly we have the action stage. This is where we go into the field and actually put our knowledge to work. And then we come to the third stage — the global education stage.

F. By working with schools and groups as well as our award-winning kiwi website, we are hoping to educate people about the plights of the kiwi. We are looking forward to enlarge the population of these wonderful birds in their natural habitat.
Вопрос № 1 10 балла(ов)
A-3, B-7, C-5, D-6, E-2, F-4
A-4, B-7, C-5, D-6, E-3, F-2
A-7, B-4, C-5, D-6, E-2, F-3
A-6, B-7, C-5, D-4, E-2, F-3
A-4, B-7, C-5, D-2, E-6, F-3
A-4, B-7, C-5, D-6, E-2, F-3 Это правильный ответ
A-4, B-5, C-7, D-6, E-3, F-2
A-2, B-7, C-6, D-5, E-4, F-3
A-3, B-5, C-7, D-6, E-2, F-4
A-4, B-7, C-2, D-6, E-5, F-3
Вопрос № 2 1 балла(ов)
II. Use of English
1. Read the passage below and chose the appropriate form for each gap


What do you know about dolphins? The relations between dolphins and human beings long (1) _________ people. These relations (2)_______ for thousands of years. Pictures of dolphins (3)________ to decorate the coins of ancient Greeks. Sailors consider the presence of dolphins near ships (4)_____ good luck. Now dolphins (5)_________ and they take part in the performances that both children and grown-ups like. If you (6)___________ your holiday on the Black Sea coast you (7)_________ dolphins playing near the shore. They (8)_______ early in the morning and before sunset. No one (9)________ever a dolphin (10)______ a human being.
(1)
A surprised
B had surprised
C has surprised
D have surprised Это правильный ответ
Вопрос № 3 1 балла(ов)
(2)
A last
B have lasted Это правильный ответ
C had lasted
D were lasting
Вопрос № 4 1 балла(ов)
(3)
A were used Это правильный ответ
B used
C had used
D had been used
Вопрос № 5 1 балла(ов)
(4)
A is
B to be Это правильный ответ
C be
D are
Вопрос № 6 1 балла(ов)
(5)
A train
B are training
C are trained Это правильный ответ
D are being trained
Вопрос № 7 1 балла(ов)
(6)
A spend Это правильный ответ
B will spend
C spent
D spended
Вопрос № 8 1 балла(ов)
(7)
A see
B will see Это правильный ответ
C would see
D saw
Вопрос № 9 1 балла(ов)
(8)
A are coming
B comes
C come Это правильный ответ
D will come
Вопрос № 10 1 балла(ов)
(9)
A have seen
B saw
C sees
D has seen Это правильный ответ
Вопрос № 11 1 балла(ов)
(10)
A attacked
B attack Это правильный ответ
C attacks
D was attacking
Вопрос № 12 1 балла(ов)
2. For each group of sentences, think of a single word which can be used in all three sentences.
1-Find, 2-Cast, 3-Care, 4-Fire, 5-Race, 6-Call, 7-Root

Have you noticed how different Paul is these days? He used to look so sad, now he looks as if he hasn't got a _________ in the world.
I'll be at work today, so could you send the parcel __________ of my neighbour in the flat upstairs. I'll pick it up from her when I get home.
He was grateful to all the staff at the hospital for taking such good ___________ of his wife after she had her accident.

Правильный ответ 3
Вопрос № 13 1 балла(ов)
1-Find, 2-Cast, 3-Care, 4-Fire, 5-Race, 6-Call, 7-Root


After we had played football in the park, we sat down in the shade on the _____________of a huge oak tree.
My car has been breaking down for no reason lately. I'm hoping the mechanic at the garage can get to the _______of the problem.
If you enter the competition, you'll have lots of support. I'm sure all your friends will_______for you.
Правильный ответ 7
Вопрос № 14 1 балла(ов)
1 Find 2 Cast 3 Care 4 Fire 5 Race 6 Call 7Root


People were throwing water on the flames, but the _________was burning more strongly every minute.
I was so pleased when I got promoted to manager, although I really wish I didn't have to_______ people.
It will be quite a tough interview. I'm expecting them to _______ a lot of questions at me, one after the other.
Правильный ответ 4
Вопрос № 15 1 балла(ов)
1 Find 2 Cast 3 Care 4 Fire 5 Race 6 Call 7Root


She had to get the sales figures for the ten most popular brands ready before the end of the day. It was a real _______ against time.
After all the long hours of training the athletes were focusing on winning the _____
I love having my grandchildren to stay with me. Although I must admit it's easier in the summer months when they can ______around in the garden.
Правильный ответ 5
Вопрос № 16 1 балла(ов)
1 Find 2 Cast 3 Care 4 Fire 5 Race 6 Call 7Root


That restaurant was a real ____! The food was surprisingly delicious and the service was superb.
There are illuminated signs to help people ______the emergency exit.
Medical scientists are determined to _______a cure for cancer.
Правильный ответ 1
Вопрос № 17 1 балла(ов)
1 Find 2 Cast 3 Care 4 Fire 5 Race 6 Call 7Root

The other kids used to______me names, but I tried to ignore them.
Great works of classical music can often_______forth a mixture of responses from the listener.
Don't worry, there's a doctor on _______24 hours a day.
Правильный ответ 6
Вопрос № 18 1 балла(ов)
1 Find 2 Cast 3 Care 4 Fire 5 Race 6 Call 7Root

She ________an anguished look at Guy.
Films like Spartacus have a _____________of thousands.
When Alice broke her ankle, she was taken to hospital and her leg was put in a_____________.
Правильный ответ 2
Вопрос № 19 5 балла(ов)
III. Cultural awareness
Match the nicknames with their clarifications:

АВ
“beefeaters” Правильно:11. They guard the Tower of London and work as guides
“Union Jack” Правильно:42. The US flag
“stars and stripes” Правильно:23. The flag of Canada
“the maple leaf’ Правильно:34. The flag of the UK
“the emerald isle” Правильно:55. The nickname of Ireland
Вопрос № 20 5 балла(ов)
АВ
“The woolsack” Правильно:31. A place where the British meet friends, talk, eat, drink beer and play darts
black cabs” Правильно:52. London policemen
“the old Vic” Правильно:43. A large bag covered with red cloth the Lord Chancellor sits on
“bobbies” Правильно:24. Queen Victoria Theatre
“pub” Правильно:15. London taxies
Вопрос № 21 1 балла(ов)
IV. WRITING
Put the fragments of the e-mail in the correct order

(ВНИМАНИЕ!!! Запишите последовательность чисел не используя запятые!!!)
1 I’m sorry you don’t get on well with your parents. As for me, I have practically no problems with mine, although we sometimes have argument because I spend too much time playing computer games.
2 Anyway, keep smiling whatever happens! I’d better go now as I’ve got loads of homework to do.
3 To: Helen White helenwhite@rambler.com
4 In this case I try to talk to them and find the way out. Unfortunately, I can meet my friends only at weekends as I’m too busy at school. We usually play football together. It’s our favorite game.
5 Re: your mail
6 Thanks for your letter. It was great to hear from you again!
7 Well, you’re lucky to have a sister. Do you get on well with her? What games do you play together? Do you help her with her homework?
8 Dear Helen,
9 All the best, Barbara
Правильный ответ 358614729