Министерство образования Пермского края
Оргкомитет региональных предметных
олимпиад учащихся
Областной центр развития творчества детей и юношества «Муравейник»
Английский язык
Задания II (муниципального) этапа
региональной олимпиады
Пермь 2006
10-11 классы Task 1
Choose the correct answer
1. What time … the train for Edinburgh leave?
a. is b. does c. has d. had
2. We will have to wait … Janet comes home from work before we have dinner.
a. as well as b. before c. as soon as d. until
3. If Kate … twice, she wouldn’t have made such a stupid mistake
a. thought b. will think c. thinks d. had thought
4. Unless you …, we will never arrive on time.
a. hurry up b. hurried up c. will hurry up d. had hurried up
5. I’m a little busy … the moment. I’ll talk to you later.
a. on b. in c. for d. at
6. My grandfather retired from work last month. He .. for the same company for 40 years
a. was working b. had worked c. had been working d. had worked
7. The film had … started by the time we got to the cinema.
a. already b. just c. yet d. before
8. Philip was … when he realized he didn’t have enough money to pay the bill.
a. disappointed b. embarrassed c. frightened d. confused
9. Being stuck in traffic always makes me feel ……….
a. worried b. relaxed c excited d. irritated
10. Andy … ………. going to the cinema to watching videos
a. would rather b. prefers c. would prefer d. rather prefers
11. You ……… 17 to get a driving licence in the UK.
a. needn’t be b. should be c. ought to be c. have to be
12. Jenny should try to be more … It will be difficult for her if she’s not prepared to change.
a. flexible b. easy-going c. confident d. optimistic
13. I can see smoke coming out of the…
a. chimney b. porch c. ceiling d. roof
14. I think we’ll make a guest room in the … , upstairs under the roof
a. cellar b. attic c. hall d. lobby
15. Don’t blame me …….. that! It’s your own fault.
a. for b. with c. of d. after
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Task 2
Complete the second sentence using the word in bold. You can use from two to five words including the word given. Do not change the word given. You get two points for each correct answer without spelling mistakes.
Example:
The day was so wet that I stayed at home.
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It …was such a wet day that…… I stayed at home.
16-17. It’s the first time Henry has traveled abroad.
Never
Henry …………………………….. before.
18-19. Dad will definitely be pleased with your grades.
Doubt
There’s …………………………………… be pleased with your grades.
20-21. The weather reporter has forecast rain for tomorrow.
Will
The weather …………………………………. tomorrow.
22-23. I think you should see a dentist about that tooth.
Were
If……………………………………….. see a dentist about that tooth.
24-25. Sarah said, ‘I’m sorry I forgot to post the parcel for you’
For
Sarah ………………………………………… the parcel for me.
26-27. It’s a pity Irene didn’t come to the party. She would have really enjoyed it.
Wish
I …………………………………………………… to the party. She would have really enjoyed it.
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Task 3
Choose the correct variant to complete an idiom. Write the corresponding letter in the grid below.
28. I begged Peter not to say anything but he let the .……… out of the bag and now everyone knows the secret.
a. cat b. mouse c. rat d. fly
29. Every evening, come rain or ……….., Sarah goes to the swimming pool..
a. sun b. shine c. rainbow d. light
30. Although I’ve taken a course, I‘m still in ……… when it comes to computers.
a. smog b. fog c. cloud d. rain
31. He is such an eager ……….. that he even works on weekends and doesn’t feel tired.
dog b. duck c. beaver d. elephant
32. My new jeans fit like a ………….. and they are really comfortable.
a. shoe b. sock c. glove d. hat
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Task 4
Fill in the correct prepositions to complete the phrasal verbs. You get two points for each correct answer. Write the correct preposition in the grid below.
Example: Will you fill ___in______ this form, please, sir?
33-34. After days of trying to convince my parents to allow me to go on the school trip, they finally gave … and agreed to let me go.
35-36. It’s too late for me to take … singing as a professional career.
37-38. Tina doesn’t really get … with her boss. They often argue.
39-40. The police are looking … the mysterious disappearance of three famous pictures from the museum.
41-42. It’s amazing how so many people are hooked … these new reality TV shows.
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Task 5
Each sentence contains ONE mistake (one of the underlined words or phrases). Find the mistake in each sentence. Write the CORRECTED VARIANT in the box on the right.
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Amanda said she might to go shopping tomorrow.
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Interest in automatic data processing has grown rapid since the first large calculators were introduced in 1950. |
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Vaslav Nijinsky achieved world recognition as both a dancer as well as a choreographer. |
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Airports must be located near to major population centers for the convenience of air travelers. |
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Despite of the increase in air fares, most people still prefer to travel by plane. |
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Columbus Day is celebrated on the twelve of October because on that day in 1492, Christopher Columbus first landed in the Americas. |
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Task 6
CULTURE WAYS
Listed below are several situations when you are expected to act in a certain way. Choose the best way to react. Write the corresponding letter in the grid below. Each correct answer gains 2 points.
48-49. You are to meet an English professor, whose name is Helen Wood and whom you have never met before, at the railway station and bring her to your school. You address her:
a. Hello, Helen, how was the journey?
b. Good morning, Miss Wood, how are things?
c. Good morning, Ms Wood, welcome to Perm!
d. Mrs Wood, how are you?
50-51. Your traveling companion in a train compartment asks you: “Do you mind if I smoke?” You don’t want them to smoke in your presence. You say:
a. I hate smokers, so don’t.
b. I’d rather you didn’t.
c. No, don’t.
d. No, go ahead.
52-53. Your friend has received bad news. You say:
a. Excuse me.
b. How bad!
c. I’m so sorry.
d. Poor you.
54-55. Your friend has broken a cup in your house. She says she’s terribly sorry. You say:
a. Don’t worry, it doesn’t matter!
b. It’s a pity!
c. Yes, you’re right!
d. You’re welcome!
56-57. The phrase(s) that is (are) not to be used in a formal context are: (more than one answer is possible)
a. I’ll sit here, ok?
b. Do you mind if I sit here?
c. Is this seat free?
d. Could I sit here?
e. Mind if I sit here?
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