Олимпиада по английскому языку
олимпиадные задания по английскому языку (10, 11 класс) на тему

Use of English

Time: 30 minutes

Task 1

For questions 1-10 read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C, or D best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).

What is EU enlargement?

The European Union is a (0) ___B__ of countries whose (1)______ work (2)_____.

It's a bit like a club. To join you have to agree to (3)_____ the rules and in return you get certain (4)________.

Each country has to (5) ______ money to be a member. They mostly do this through taxes.

The EU uses the money to (6)_____ the way people live and do business in Europe.

Countries join because they think that they will benefit (7)______ the changes the EU makes.

On Saturday 1 May 2004 the EU grew from 15 to 25 members.

This is the biggest (8) _____ of the Union (9)______ it started.

There were a lot of news stories in the UK about whether or not the enlargement would benefit the UK. Some people were worried that (10)_____ in the new member states would move to Britain to get (11)_____ paid jobs. They are often worried that the UK is losing its (12)___________ and identity.

0          A native            B group             C variety             D lot of

1          A citizens         B politicians      C governments   D goods

2          A with              B much              C well                 D together

3          A like               B make               C follow             D know

4          A presents        B advantages     C freedom           D varieties

5          A earn              B export             C maintain          D pay

6          A change          B research          C achieve           D launch

7          A out of            B from               C in                     D --

8          A rise               B standard          C expansion        D review

9          A as                 B from                C since                D because

10        A refugees        B goods             C workers           D trades

11        A best               B better              C good               D much

12        A poverty          B freedom         C quality            D independence

Task 2

Word formation. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word given at the end.

Speaking

Look through the brochure advertising three adventure tours in Hawaii. Say whether the things offered in it meet your own interests and which of them you would like to experience (talk for 2-3-minutes)

Amazing Adventures with Hawaii Tours

1. Hawaii Tours offers birdwatching adventures.

Rainforest and dry Forest Adventure (full day) 

In this tour guests explore two rare habitats, the cloudmist kipuka rainforest on Mauna Loa and the sub - alpine dry forest of Pou Laau on Mauna Kea. Here are two places that present Hawaii before human contact; places where plants and birds found nowhere else on earth reveal the evolutionary epic of the islands.

 Don’t miss this outstanding opportunity to witness Hawaii’s native birds and forests!

Hacalau Forest NWR Adventure (full day) 

Hacalau means “many perches”. Named by Hawaiians long ago, it’s still recognized as a critical bird habitat today. One part of a large cattle ranch, it was the first National Wildlife Refuge in the country established for forest birds. The Pua Acala tract we access is not open to the public and is an excellent example of successful conservation practices.

2. Kilauea Volcano Adventure

 How about a full day guided tour at Hawaii Volcanoes National Park? There’s no better place on earth to witness and understand the awesome nature of volcanoes than in the place where the island grows every day of the year. This tour is suitable for all ages. It involves easy to moderate hiking.

3. Mauna Kea Summit & Stars Adventure

If you have even a passing interest in astronomy or geology this adventure is not to be missed. The adventure takes you to the summit of mauna kea, the world’s tallest mountain if measure from thq bottom of the ocean to its summit. On the way you’ll learn about the remarkable evolution and changes  the Big island’s natural world has experienced.

You’ll make your way to the top of Mauna Kea for a sensational sunset view, stand in awe at the top of the world’s tallest volcano amidst the largest collection of telescopes on earth and some of the most dramatic scenery you’ll ever witness. And then, at a lower elevation, your naturalist guide will reveal the wonders and world – class clarity of the Hawaiian night skies. Because of the high altitude this tour is not advised for those with respiratory, circulatory, or heart conditions, pregnancy or poor health.

ВСЕРОССИЙСКАЯ ОЛИМПИАДА ШКОЛЬНИКОВ ПО АНГЛИЙСКОМУ ЯЗЫКУ 2017 – 2018 УЧЕБНЫЙ ГОД ШКОЛЬНЫЙ ЭТАП

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