ВСЕРОССИЙСКАЯ ОЛИМПИАДА ШКОЛЬНИКОВ 2013/14 гг.

ШКОЛЬНЫЙ ЭТАП

АНГЛИЙСКИЙ ЯЗЫК

9-11 КЛАССЫ

ПЕРЕЧЕНЬ КОНКУРСОВ ОЛИМПИАДЫ

ПО АНГЛИЙСКОМУ ЯЗЫКУ

Школьный этап (9-11 классы)

1. Конкурс письменной речи Writing (письмо) - 45 минут, включая перенесение текста с черновика (если таковой имеется) в лист ответов. Максимальное количество баллов – 20.

2. Лексико-грамматический тест Use of English - 45 минут, включая перенесение ответов в лист ответов. Максимальное количество баллов – 30.

3. Конкурс понимания устной речи Listening (аудирование) – примерно 30 минут, включая время на объяснения члена жюри перед началом конкурса, ознакомление с заданием (1,5 - 2 минуты), звучание текстов (два раза с паузой в тридцать секунд) и перенесение ответов в лист ответов (2 - 3 минуты). Максимальное количество баллов – 20.

4. Конкурс понимания письменного текста Reading (чтение) - 45 минут, включая перенесение ответов в лист ответов. Максимальное количество баллов – 20.

5. Конкурс устной речи Speaking (диалог) - максимальное время, отведенное для ответа каждой пары участников - 10 - 12 минут, включая разминку, объяснения членов жюри, подготовку и сам диалог. Максимальное количество баллов – 20.

Общее количество баллов – 110

Конкурс письменной речи (9-11 класс)

WRITING (9-11)

ID

Choose one of the topics below and write an essay.

1. The 21^st century has begun. What changes has it brought? What do you think this new century will bring in the future? Use examples and details in your answer.

2. The expression “Never, never give up” means to keep trying and never stop working for your goals. Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer.

You should write 250-300 words.

Time: 45 minutes

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YOU CAN USE THE OPPOSITE SIDE

Use of English

Time: 45 minutes Task 1

Each of the following sentences has one word which shouldn’t be there. Cross it out.

1. As soon as we will move into the new flat, we’ll have a party.

2. Could you mind to him that he needs to get it finished today?

3. During the lesson he fell asleep and had had a dream.

4. He’s finally found a job which he is really interested in it.

5. We have not got hardly any money to spend on a holiday this year, so I think we’ll have to do something cheap like camping.

6. In England most of students go to university in a town some distance from their home.

7. What they don’t seem to understand that is how dangerous it all is.

8. They explained us that it could be dangerous to swim near the port.

9. We’ll have the film be developed when we get back home.

10. You can’t have been finished already!

Task 2

F or items 11 -15 choose the best alternative A - D.

11. She has now _____ to the point where she can speak to him on the equal terms.

A. arrived B. approached C. reached D. advanced

12. Although he never claimed to be religious he________ church every Sunday.

A. visited B. attended C. came D. went

13. He’d like your ______ of doing it.

A. attention B. approval C. admittance D. adoption

14. My teacher ________me to improve my pronunciation.

A. insisted B. persisted C. made D. encouraged

15. They _______ us that they will not be late.

A. sure B. assure C. insure D. ensure

Task 3

Complete the sentences with an appropriate preposition.

16. I’m really thirsty: I could really do ____ a nice cup of tea.

17. She is a very down____ earth sort of person and gets things done very efficiently.

18. They were asked to do the work _____ very short notice.

19. We’ve been rather busy lately and the house is still in a bit____ a mess.

20. You always think you know the answer but nine times _____of ten you’re wrong.

21. According ______the estate agent, the house will need to be redecorated.

22. How much is that candlestick that’s ____ display in the window?

23. The first thing I do when I get_____ board is find the duty free shop.

24. The job has been going ____ bad to worse since they brought in a new personnel director.

25. He finds it difficult to concentrate _______his work.

Task 4

There are 10 phrases, taken from formal and informal letters. Find pairs of phrases which have a similar meaning. You should have five pairs. Then put the phrases in the table.

	informal	formal
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27
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29
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drop us a line soon I am not at all bad at I feel I am well-suited to this position I have a good standard of I look forward to hearing from you. I quite fancy doing the job I would like to apply for the post. my previous experience includes over the years, I have also the job looks just right for me

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