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Школьная олимпиада по английскому языку для 4-х классов

Олимпиада по английскому языку для 5 – 6 классов.

Цель :       обобщение знаний учащихся по языку.

 Задачи :  1. Систематизировать  знания учащихся по языку.

                   2. Формировать социокультурную  компетенцию  у учащихся  

                   3. поддерживать интерес к изучению английского языка.

I. Прочитайте текст, ответьте на вопросы после текста и обведите номер правильного ответа.

 Do you know that the word “school” is derived from the Greek  word “scole” – leisure, rest.  Nowdays it means the place of a main work for pupils. It started in Ancient Greece, where in the  I  century B.C. they started to build benches for rest , on which people could sit and speak. Then speakers chose these benches , later regular listeners appeared , so benches for leisure and relaxation became a place of discussions. When such meetings of “teachers” and “pupils” become regular , there was a necessity of creation of special buildings for education. Thanks to the traditions , they called these buildings “schools”.

Is derived - произошло

Greek       -  Греческий  

Ancient Greece – Древняя Греция

I  century B.C.   – 1 век до нашей эры

To appear         -  появляться

necessity       -  необходимость

thanks to      - благодаря

1.the Greek word “ scole” means

1) work   2) rest  3) place

2. They started to build…. For rest.

1) benches   2) houses   3) parks

3. People could sit and … there.

1) sing  2) study  3) speak

4. Benches for relaxation became a place of…

1) eating  2) meeting  3) discussions

5. Thanks to the…. , they called these buildings “schools”.

1) teachers  2) traditions  3) speakers

6. The word “ school” is derived from the …. Word.

1) Russian  2) Greece  3) Greek

II. Выберите правильный вариант из предложенных.

1.Students learn  spelling of the words in this subject.

1) Maths               2) History

3) Geography       4) English

2.Students read about the countries of the world in this subject.

1) Maths               2) History

3) Geography       4) English

3. Students learn  to count in this subject.

1) Maths               2) History

3) Geography       4) English

4. A maths  teacher …. Maths.

1) to teach  2) teaches  3) teach

5. After school the students ….

1) does homework

2) do homework

3) done homework

5. Maths… my  favourite  subject.

1) not   2) aren’t   3) isn’t

6. In Britain there … three terms in a school year.

1) are   2) was   3)  is

7. He …. to  school  last term because he was ill.

1) isn’t go  2) didn’t go     3) doesn’t go

8.What …the homework for today?

1)were    2)was    3) are

III. Найдите среди букв зашифрованные названия учебных дисциплин, подсчитайте количество слов, выберите правильный ответ. (Слова могут быть расположены слева направо по горизонтали, сверху вниз по вертикали).

1. FIVE                       3) SEVEN
2. SIX                         4) EIGHT    

IV. Grammar task. Choose the right variant.

1. My aunt … two daughters and a son.

a) have got b) has got c) is

2. Where … your sister live?

a) does b) do c) is

3. Is your brother … in the garden now?

a) working b) works c) work

4. Masha is … pupil in the class.

a) a good b) the goodest c) the best

5. My dog is … than your dog.

a) nice b) nicer c) the nicest

6. I am from Michurinsk. She … from Michurinsk too.

a) am b) are c) is

7. Have you ever … to Moscow?

a) was b) were c) been

8. There is … sofa in the living-room.

a) a b) an c) the

9. I went to … Black Sea last summer.

a) a b) the c) –

10. I go to bed … 9 o’clock.

a) in b) at c) on

V. Choose the correct  form of plural of a noun.

1. Child

1. Children   b) childs   c) childes

2. Foot

1. Foots       b) feet      c) footes

3. Dress

1. Dresss   b) dresses   c) dress

4. Shelf

1. Shelfs      b) shelvs    c) shelves

5. Lady

1. Ladys   b) ladies       c) lady

VI.  Укажите предложения , в котором окончание «s» является показателем  притяжательного падежа.

a) My mother’s sister is my aunt.

b) My brother gets up at 7 o’clock.

c) It’s his cat and  dog.

d) Pete’s favourite subject  is I.T.

VII.Cultural Awareness: Хорошо ли вы знаете страну изучаемого языка?  Выбери правильный ответ.

1.What is the official name of the country whose language you study?

1.  Great Britain
2.  England
3.  the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

2.How many countries does the United Kingdom consist of?

1. four
2. three
3. two

3.What is the capital of the UK?

1. Cardiff
2. Dublin
3. London

4.Which of these cities is not in Britain?

1. New York
2. London
3. Oxford

5.Which holiday is on the 25th of December?

1. Christmas Day
2. Halloween
3. Easter

 VIII.Writing. Умеешь ли ты писать по-английски? Заполни анкету о себе.

Name ______________________________________________

Surname ______________________________________

Home address ______________________________________

Date of birth ___________________________________

Family _____________________________________________

Favorite subjects_____________________________________

What are your hobbies?__________________________

Favorite sports__________________________________            

ОТВЕТЫ

I.

1.-2,  2.-1 ,3.-3,  4.-3,  5.-2,  6.-3

II. 1-4, 2-3, 3-1, 4-2, 5-2, 6-3, 7-2, 8-2.

III. 3 ( GEOGRAPHY, ENGLISH, PE,MATHS, MUSIC, IT,HISTORY)

IV. 1-B, 2-A, 3-A, 4-C,5-B, 6-C,7-C,8-A,9-B,10-B.

V. 1-A,2-B,3-B,4-C,5-B.

VI. A,D.

VII. 1-3,2-1,3-3,4-1,5-1.

Match the idioms

Keys:  1e, 2f, 3g, 4h, 5i, 6j, 7a, 8b, 9c, 10d

Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in brackets.

A friend who lived in Australia  1____________(tell) one day by his neighbour  living across the road that he 2______________( be away) in England for a few weeks. The man further explained that his house 3______________(decorate) at the moment but he 4_________________(leave) the country the next day, as he 5____________(not see) his rich relative for a few years. He said he hoped his neighbor 6___________(look) after his house properly.

The first week passed without any incident. Soon the decorators packed up and 7_______(leave). But the next day the good friend 8_________(catch) sight of two fellows at his neighbour’s door  9_____________(pack) rolled-up carpets into their old van.   “Hey”, cried the man, “What the hell you 10__________(do)?  I  11_________(look) after his house for a week already and I  12__________(not want) my friend  13________(get) angry when he 14_______(return) home”. The two fellows explained to him that the owner of that very house 15__________(order) 16_________(clean) his Persian carpets while he 17_________(be away). They managed him to make 18_____________(believe) that it 19___________(be) true. The friendly man 20_________(think) that his own carpets 21_____________(need) cleaning. He always 22__________(be) a bachelor and everything in his house 23__________(suffer) from his carelessness. So he 24___________(agree) with the two fellows that they 25__________(add) the expense secretly to his neighbour’s bill. The happy carpet-cleaners 26___________(lay) all the carpets into the van and 27__________(drive) cheerfully away. While they 28________(drive) they 29__________(make) fun of the man they so cleverly 30 ___________(deceive). There 31________ (be) no need to say that neither of the neighbours ever 32___________(see) the carpets again.

Keys:

1 was told; 2 would be away; 3 was being decorated; 4 was leaving/would leave; 5 had not seen; 6 would look; 7 left; 8 caught; 9 packing; 10 are ….doing; 11 have been looking; 12 don’t want; 13 to get; 14 returns; 15had ordered; 16 to clean; 17 was away; 18 believe; 19 was; 20 thought; 21 needed; 22 had been; 23 suffered; 24 agreed; 25 would add; 26 laid; 27 drove; 28 were driving; 29 were making fun; 30 had deceived; 31 is; 32 saw.

Read the information below and answer Questions 8-14

                                                  The week's best

A   Wild Rose (Tuesday  19.00)

    This TV drama is about a young private detective employed by a team of New York businessmen who send her to Brazil to look into a series of hotel robberies.  When  she gets there , she discovers  that the  hotels, which    are  owned  by  the  businessmen, have     been   empty  for  the  last  two  years and  the  local  authorities have no record  of any robberies .

B   Animal Planet (Wednesday 23.00)

    This  is  a  classic  black-and-white  film  from  the  forties  in  which  astronaut  Charlie  Huston  crash-lands on  a planet  ruled  entirely  by  animals.  It is  a  first-class suspense  adventure  which    also looks  at  the  human condition, although this is not  always a successful part of the film .

C   Strange Encounter (Saturday 21.00)

      Suspense is built up in this clever supernatural story. A  young  couple view  a  deserted  old  house  that  they  are  interested  in  buying . They  meet  a  strange  old  lady  who  tells  them of the  mystical  powers  of the  house  and  how  previous  owners  have  been  able  to  travel  back  through  the  centuries  to  meet  their ancestors.

 D    The Longest Walk (Tuesday 2l.30)

      Fiona Campbell is nearly there. All  she  has  to  do  now  is  walk  the  length  of France  and  Britain  and  she has  succeeded in  walking  around the  world.  Tonight  she  drinks  coffee  in  a tent  and  tells  her  story  to Janet  Street-Porter before  she  sets off for the Pyrenees mountains.

  E   (Thursday 20.30)

      This  is  a  TV  film  being  used  to  launch  a  new  science  fiction series.  It has impressive  special  effects and  a  strong,  believable  cast  of characters  who    travel  to the twenty-third    century . The action takes place in underground cities where the environment is controlled by computers.

  F   (Friday 19.30)

      This  popular  half-hour  science  magazine  continues  into  its  twenty-ninth  year, proving  itself to see  a hardy  survivor in the television world.  Tonight  it  is presented  by  Carol Voderman who  introduces  five reports , which  include  computer-driven cars and  in-flight ten-pin  bowling.

 G    There and Back Again (Sunday 22 .00)

      Paul  Theroux's  account  of his  recent journey  from  London to  Japan  and back  makes  ideal  material  for this evening ' s  travel slot. Based   on  his  own   novel ,  the  progress  of his journey    on  the  railways  of Europe    and  Asia    (Victoria   station,  Paris,  Istanbul. ..)   acts  as  a  fascinating   travelogue    as  the inhabitants gradually  shift from  the  West to the  East.

       1. For which programme are the following statements true?  Write the correct letter A-G.  You may use any letter more than once.

       1.  This programme is in the form of a personal interview.

      2.   This programme is a documentary about technological developments.

      3.   These TWO programmes are about time travel.

      4.  This programme is taken from a book.

      5.   This film is the introduction to a set of programmes.

      6.   These TWO programmes are about present-day travellers.

      7.   This programme is about investigating a possible crime.

Keys: I . D, 2. F, 3.  Cor E, 4.  G,  5. E, 6.  D or C, 7. A.

Read the text.

      Every  day Peru's  Machu  Picchu , the  Lost City of the  Incas, is rediscovered by  at  least    1,000  tourists  who are  slowly destroying one of the  wonders  of the  world.  More people  now  come to  this  sacred  citadel  in a week than ever lived there in its  15th-cenhlry prime . The attempt to improve facilities for international visitors - better hotels, a helicopter service, and a planned cable car to replace the  bus trip up  the  mountain  - has only made the wear and tear worse.

      For nearly  500 years  Machu  Picchu  was  covered  by      impenetrable  rainforests  until  in 1911 , an  American scholar-explorer, Hiram Bingham, stumbled upon  it whilst  he was  looking for Vilacamba, the  last refuge  of the Incas from the  Spanish conquerors.

      It’s easy to see why so many want to flock here.  The sight of the emerald green grass slopes and stone-coloured remains of Machu Picchu, flanked by its awesome, snow-capped peaks, is utterly breathtaking.

       It seems  now, however, that  Machu  Picchu  is  falling  victim  to  its  own  success. The  primary  concern  is that  the  high  volume  of visitors  is harming  the  site's  infrastructure. A survey by Japanese geologists at Kyoto University has suggested the earth beneath the city is moving  at a rate  of up to  one centimeter per month.  There are also fears for the welfare of the porters who carry travelers ' backpacks in all weathers along the high altitude Inca Trail.

       As a result, the United Nations cultural agency wants visitor numbers more than halved, which means that visitors must now wait four to five days before getting a place on a trek.

       Despite this, Machu Picchu remains the number one must-see in South America.  And, as such, the hunt is now on for new Inca ruins as a viable, ecologically sound alternative.

   Are the statements are true (T) or false (F)?

       1.  Machu Picchu used to have a population of over 7,000.

      2.   The improvement of facilities for tourists is causing environmental damage.  

      3.   Hiram Bingham set out to discover Machu Picchu in 1911.

      4.  Machu Picchu is surrounded by mountains.

      S.   Machu Picchu has been too successful as a tourist destination.

      6.   Tourists must carry their own bags whilst they are walking along the Inca Trail.        

      7.   The United Nations    cultural agency would    like to reduce   the number    of tourists who visit Machu Picchu.

       8.  Machu Picchu is no longer the most popular tourist attraction in South America because many tourists have now found some more ecological ruins to visit.

Keys:  I. F, 2. T, 3. F, 4 . T, 5. T, 6. F,  7. T, 8. F.

       Read the text.

                                                     Is it easy to spot a liar?

       According  to  psychologists , the  average human  being  lies  to  others  once  or twice  a  day . This  is  because deception  -  or  'untruthfulness' -  is  a natural  tendency  amongst  all  living  things.  Many  animals  deceive  others around them  in order to  get ahead in life . Birds,  for example, pretend  to be  injured in order to  distract predators from baby  birds  in  their nest.  Chimpanzees, when  they  are  foraging  for  food  and  come across  something tasty, will  occasionally pretend not to  have noticed the  food  so  as  not to  alert the  chimps nearby  and  lose their prize . So it is no  surprise that human  beings  often  deceive  for exactly the  same reasons:  to  save their  own  skins or to get something they can't get by other methods.

       Despite  how  often  they  engage  in   it,  most  people  aren't  experts  at  lying. People  often  make inconsistent facial  expressions  and body movements  in  a desperate  attempt to  seem believable  and to  suppress what they  are really thinking. Because the muscle structure of the face is directly connected to the areas of the brain that process emotion, very  few people -  most notably, actors and politicians - are able to  consciously control all of their facial expressions. Other signs of lying are an increased heartbeat, a faster rate of breathing, and a higher voice pitch.

       It would  be  logical  to  think  that  with  these sorts  of symptoms,  we  would  be  able  to    spot  a  liar  easily. However, just as we are poor liars, it seems that we are equally hopeless at detecting lies. In a survey carried out at the University of Portsmouth in the UK, participants were able to  detect a lie 44 percent of the time, and able to detect the truth 67 percent of the time .

       So are we better at detecting the  truth than  detecting  lies? High-tech lie detectors or ‘polygraphs’ are not much more  accurate.  They cannot detect lies as such; they merely detect the physical effects of emotions. These machines measure breathing,  heart rate,  and skin conductivity, which tend to  increase when people  are nervous , as  they  usually  are  when  lying. On  the  other hand, the  idea  of being  hooked  up  to  a  machine  like  this  could easily produces symptoms  of fear, anxiety  and  anger which  are very  similar to  those responses used  to  detect a lie, which  is one reason  lie detector tests are inadmissible in court.

Now answer the questions:

       1. Birds protect their young by ...

       a)  injuring themselves .

       b)  injuring the predators.

       c)  behaving as if they are injured.

       2. Human  beings often tell lies to ...

       a)  protect their skin.

       b)  to avoid difficult situations,

       c)  to get away from other people.

       3.  The author says that actors ...

       a)  tell  more lies than most people .

       b)  are good at lying.

       c)  are good at recognizing liars.

       4. According to the text...

       a)  people are better at telling lies than detecting lies.

       b)  people  are better at detecting lies than telling lies.

       c)  people  are bad  at telling  and detecting lies.

5. Lie detectors cannot be used in court because they...

       a)  are not totally accurate.

       b)  break down very frequently.

       c)  can be bad for the health.

Keys:   1. C, 2. B, 3. B, 4.  C, 5. B, 6. A.

Олимпиада 10 класс

                                     Part 1

                           Choose the correct item

1. Linda, ……is  a very keen on computers, is studying to be a graphic designer.

A who                                B that                       C which

2. When Helen got to the  station, the train …….. .

A just left                            B had just left          C has just left

3.You ……. see a dentist about that toothache of  yours.

A better                               B should                    C ought

4. Emma’s friend lives very close to her, so she always goes to her house …. foot.

A by                                     B on                           C with

5. Our teacher made the whole class … .back after school.

A to stay                             B stay                           C staying

6.  How long ……about this?

A are you knowing             B do you know              C have you known

7. Someone’s  left the front door open;  I  …….. it immediately.

A ‘m closing                       B ‘ll close                       C ‘ll be closing

8.  It’s no use crying over split  …… there’s nothing we can do now.

A water                                B tea                                 C milk

9. The parcel  ……….. to you as we speak.

A is being delivered              B is delivering                  C has been delivering

10. Drinks that contain ……… additives are not good for your health.

A fake                                     B creative                         C artificial

11. Mark ……..at the company for seven years before he started his own business.

A has been working               B was working                  C had been working

12. The performance ……… at 9.30, so we have plenty of time to go somewhere for an early dinner before this.

A is starting                             B will start                        C starts

13. Can you, please, look …..my plants while  I’m away?

A after                                      B out                                  C up

14. Now that Samantha’s lost all that weight, she’s giving all her old clothes …. to her friends.

A away                                      B up                                   C out

                         Part 2 Reading

Read the text and match items A-G with gaps 1 -6.  There is one item you do not need to use. Write your answers in the table below.

Thanks to new technology, going to school these days can be a pleasant experience. No longer having to rely on ‘chalk and talk’, teachers can give pupils the opportunity to play a more active role in their own learning. This makes learning a more individual experience and students with different learning styles can take in knowledge more easily. This can motivate  students  1 ____________.

   Nowadays students can learn individually or in groups to improve their skills. Using technology is said to develop students’ critical thinking, cooperative learning  2 __________  . Students can also learn at their own place with the use of computers.

   However, not all schools are taking full advantage of these opportunities. Sometimes schools cannot afford to buy the equipment 3 _____________.

   In other cases, schools have the resources 4 __________. Schools need to decide which types of technology can improve teaching to make learning 5________. In addition, teachers need to become familiar with new products, software and on-line resources 6__________.

Only in this way will schools be able to function effectively in future.

A but lack clear goals

B more attractive and valuable to students

C and communication skills

D and discuss them with their colleagues

E or teachers are insufficiently trained to use it in their classes

F although it makes them feel more comfortable using technology

G especially as most students enjoy using computers

Keys  Part 1 1A  2B  3B  4B  5B  6C  7B  8C  9A  10C  11C  12C  13A 14A

           Part2     1G  2C  3E  4A  5B  6D

                                Олимпиада 11 класс

                             Part1 Use of English

 For gaps 1-7, choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

                            The secret of Success

Have you ever wondered why some people are successful and others not?  Successful people are passionate. They believe 1) …… themselves when no one else will. They set goals and turn their dreams into realities. But what exactly is about successful people that makes them so successful?  First, successful people know exactly what it is they want. They have a(n) 2) …… Goal and they stick to it. Second, successful people don’t just think ; they  act. They understand that goals 3) ……are meaningless without the action to back them up. Third, successful people think positively. They know setback and failures are simply a part of the  4) …… to success and view them in a positive light. Fourth, successful people are persistent. They keep tying no 5) ………. How many times they fail until they  have  achieved their goals. Fifth, successful people are curious and are not afraid  to experiment or make mistakes. Finally, they are passionate about what they do . They have a positive attitude , 6 ……. 100% effort into everything they do, and they won’t 7) ……..for anything but the best. So, now you know the keys to success, what are you going to do with them?

1 A for                   B to                    C in                  D by

2 A detailed           B specific           C specialized   D exclusive

3 A purely             B simply               C only               D alone

4 A street               B road                  C way                D avenue

5 A worry              B count                 C matter            D question

6 A put                   B give                   C set                  D fix

7 A agree                B settle                 C deal                 D fix

                           Part 2 Reading

Read the text and match items A-G with gaps 1 -6.  There is one item you do not need to use. Write your answers in the table below.

                                   Samuel

Seldom  is so much consequence witnessed in one lifetime, and possibly never before did diligent record keeping, hard work and honest practical management have such consequences. Certainly Pepys could A  ____________ his work was, but as his famous diaries prove, he certainly understood and appreciated that he lived in extraordinary times. The nine years covered by his dairy were B ________ in the history of Great Britain.

 When he made his first entry in 1966 he lived in a republic. But Cromwell was already dead and Pepys reported the C _________of  the king. In the end Pepys was a D _________ that took place he saw the King, soon to Charles 2, arrive from exile. He attended the coronation. He was also E _________ Great Plague of 1665 and The Great Fire of London in 1666. He described ever thing and everyone in the most entertaining and sometimes moving manner. Without doubt, he was

 F _____ reformers, designers and architects who were to rebuild London and together laid the foundation stones of   Empire. The Navy that Pepys reformed went on “to rules the waves” throughout an Empire” “on which the sun never sets”

1. “front seat’ witness to all

2. among and equal to the great

3. never have guessed how important

4. underestimate his efforts and

5. a witness to the

6. among the most momentous

7. steady rumours of the return

Keys  Part1  1C  2B  3C  4C  5B  6A  7A

           Part2     A3  B6  C7  D1  E5   F2                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              

Олимпиада 2 класс

                                    Part 1

                          Circle the correct answer

e.g. This  ….my house

   is                          B are                C are

1. Hello! My name …….. Alex.

A is                          B am                 C are

2. My parents ……from  Australia.

A am                         B are                C are

3.  ……. is this?  It’s a robot.

A Who                      B Where           C What

4.  …… is she? She is my sister.

A What                     B Who               C How

5. A cat ……. fly and sing songs.

A can                         B is                   C can’t

6. In the summer the weather is usually ….  .

A frosty                      B hot                C cold  

                           Part 2 Reading

 Read the email and mark the sentences T (true), F ( false)

 Hi! My name is Pierre. I’m French and I’m from Paris. I’m 19 years old. I’m short and have got dark hair and brown eyes. My favourite colour is blue. My favourite food is pizza.

What about you?

Your e-mail friend,

Pierre

e.g. Pierre is from London.                             false

1. Pierre is French.                                             ………

2. He is eighteen.                                               ………

3. Pierre’s favourite colour is blue.                 ………

4. He likes fish and chips.                                  .........

 5. Pierre has got blue eyes.                              ……..

 Keys   Part 2     1True 2False  3True  4True  5 False  6 False

            Part 1      1A  2B  3C  4B  5C  6B     

Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку для 3 класса

1.Соедини линиями заглавные и строчные буквы.

D, J, F, H , G , Q, I , N , E , A , R , M.

r , a, i , e, m, d, f , g, h , q , n, j.

(2 балла)

2.Подчеркни в словах гласные буквы.

pig, face, bee, name, big, me, like, cake, dog, black, pen, red.

(3 балла)

3. Какое из этих слов лишнее? Зачеркни его.

1.pen , book, pencil, rabbit.

2. cat, cockerel, crocodile, can.

(3 балла)

4. Соотнеси

(6 points)

1. red                  черный        
2. green              красный
3. grey               розовый
4. black             синий
5. blue                зеленый
6. pink               серый

5. Выберите ответ на данный вопрос :Where are you from?

1. I am seven 2. I am from Russia  3) I can fly  4) I like English

(5 баллов)

6.Выберите правильный вариант написания цифры 7

1) six  2) nine 3) seven  4) four

(4 балла)

7.Выберите правильный перевод вопроса: Can you jump?

1)Ты умеешь летать? 2) Она любит плавать? 3)Сколько тебе лет? 4)Ты умеешь прыгать?  5)Как тебя зовут?

(5 баллов)

8.Заполните таблицу, распределите слова по группам: a cat, a fox, a tiger, a dog, a monkey, a crocodile, a chicken, a bear, a rabbit, a pig

        (10 баллов )            

9. Прочитайте текст .Переведите предложения текста  и запишите их.

Dear friend

My name is Kate. I am six. I am big. I have got a cat and a dog.

My dog  is grey. My cat is  black and white. I like my cat and dog

(7баллов)

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Общее количество баллов:45 баллов