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2. Задания VI Всероссийской дистанционной олимпиады

3. по английскому языку для 5-6 классов «Вот задачка» II Тур

Предлагаем проверить свои знания в олимпиаде по английскому языку для учащихся 5-6 классов.

Блок А. Choose the correct variant

1. Anthony … that he was hungry.

   1. said

   2. told

   3. asked

2. Tara … me that her mother was ill.

   1. said

   2. told

   3. asked

3. He's 9 years old and still can't … the time.

   1. say

   2. tell

4. He … everybody that he is from China.

   1. says

   2. tells

   3. asks

5. The teacher … : “Are you ready with your homework?”.

   1. told

   2. asked

6. He … me that he was angry.

   1. said

   2. told

7. The doctor … her: “Lie on the couch.”

   1. said

   2. told

8. She … , “That's a great idea!”

   1. said

   2. told

   3. asked

9. He … that it had snowed the week before.

   1. said

   2. told

   3. asked

10. She … if I had ever been there.

    1. said

    2. told

    3. asked

Блок Б. Quiz on Britain

1. There is no president in the UK. a. True b. False

2. Thames is the longest river in Britain. a. True b. False

3. The Queen, Britain's official head of state, has a lot of power. a. True b. False

4. Union Jack is the name of the British flag. a. True b. False

5. There are three main political parties in Britain: Conservative, Liberal and Labour. a.True b. False

6. The population of UK is about 60 million people. a. True b. False

7. The UK has joined the EU (European Union) in: a. 1973 b. 2002 c. 1991.

8. About _______of the British live in towns or cities: a. 50 %; b. 20% c. 80%.

9. The second-most spoken language in Britain is (after English and Welsh): a. Spanish b) Polish c) French.

10. What is the name of the British national anthem? a. God Save the Queen b. Rule, Britannia! c. Union Jack

Блок В. Synonyms Choose the correct synonym for each underline word below.

1. Bobby was looking for the correct answer to this problem. a) rejoin b) reply c) ask d) borrow

2. I like studying about animals the most. a) hate b) absent c) enjoy d) difficult

3. I chose to study the differences between alligators and crocodiles for a project at school. a) decided b) made c) bought d) washed

4. My goal is to become a naturalist. a) thought b) reward c) study d) desire

5. The best learning comes through observing things in nature. a) changing b) seeing c) hearing d) touching

6. I like going into the wild to study. a) lab b) city c) ocean d) outdoors

7. The project worked exactly as planned. a) found b) arranged c) made d) worked

8. I recorded my findings in a journal. a) taped b) used c) locked d) wrote

9. If there was any difference, I consulted my teacher. a) yelled b) directed c) asked d) begged

10. Together we explored possible theories. a) ideas b) facts c) answers d) questions

Блок Г. Complete the conversation with the replies from the box. There are two extra replies that you don't need to use.

a. Isn't it very busy in summer?

b. Oh, that's more than I thought! I'm going to talk to my friend first.

c. I don't know, but I like places where I can do lots of things.

d. Really? I thought the beach was good.

e. That sounds more interesting. Is it easy to get to?

f. No, I have a couple of weeks free.

g. I'm not sure. What else do you have?

h. I'd like to book a holiday, please.

Travel agent: Good evening. How can I help you?

Maria: (1) _________

Travel agent: Where would you like to go?

Maria: (2) _________

Travel agent: California is very popular.

Maria: (3) _________

Travel agent: It is all year, but there are lots of hotels.

Maria: (4) _________

Travel agent: Well, what about a holiday centre in Sardinia?

Maria: (5) _________

Travel agent: Yes, you can fly there easily and this year the price is only going to be 500 euros a week.

Maria: Ok, can you tell me more about this place?