Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
4 класс
Reading Comprehension Text
Total: 10 points
Read the text and do the following tasks.
MY DAY OFF
I am a schoolboy. I don’t go to school on Sundays. Sunday is my day off.
I get up at nine o’clock on that day and do my morning exercises. Then I wash and dress, make the bed and have breakfast. After breakfast I help my mother to wash the dishes.
I like gymnastics very much and I go to the sports club at once. I come home at one o’clock. On Sunday our family has lunch together.
In the afternoon I run to the yard to play volleyball with my friends. I like this game very much and we play it every Sunday.
If the day is fine, we drive to the forest to have a picnic. But if the weather is bad, I go to see my friends. We play chess, listen to the radio or watch TV. Sometimes we go to the cinema if there is a good film on. At eight o’clock I'm at home. After dinner I go to bed.
1. at once – сразу же
2. the yard – двор
3. if – если
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
4 класс
Reading Comprehension Test
Total: 10 points
I. True or False. (4 points)
1. I am a schoolboy. ____________________________
2. I like football very much. ____________________________
3. We drive to the forest to have a picnic. ____________________________
4. At seven o’clock I'm at home. ___________________
II. Complete the sentences. (3 points)
1. On Sunday our family has lunch ________________________________.
2. I go to see my __________________________________________.
3. After dinner I go to __________________________________.
III. Answer the questions. (3 points)
1. When does the boy get up on Sunday?
a) At nine o’clock.
b) At one o’clock.
c) At eight o’clock.
2. What sports does the boy like very much?
a) Badminton and tennis.
b) Gymnastics and volleyball.
c) Chess and football.
3. What does the boy do in bad weather?
a) He goes to see his friends.
b) He goes to the sports club.
c) He goes to the picnic.
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
4 класс
KEYS
Reading-Comprehension Text
Total: 10 points
I. 1. True; 2. False; 3. True; 4. False. Total: 4
II. 1. together; 2. friends; 3. bed; Total: 3
III. 1.a) 2. b) 3. a) Total: 3
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
5 класс
Lexical-Grammar Test
Total: 35 points
I. Open the brackets. (5 points)
My name (1)______ (be) Ron. My favourite day is Saturday.
I (2)______________ (not/go) to school on Saturday. My mum (3)________________(not/go) to work. My dad (4)________ (work) on Saturday. In the morning my mum and I (5)________ (tidy) our flat.
II. Write in a, the or -. (5 points)
1. My granny is ____ dentist.
2. We usually have ____ dinner at 6 o`clock.
3. In ____ morning I do my exercises.
4. April is ____ fourth month.
5. I`m going to come ____ home after school.
III. Write in prepositions. (5 points)
on to at on in
1. My birthday is ____ May 15.
2. He goes ____ the swimming pool every Friday.
3. ___Monday we have Maths.
4. My parents are ____ home.
5. The books are ____ the bookcase.
IV. Write the correct degree of comparison. (5 points)
1. Summer is (hot) season of the year. __________________
2. Days in spring are (warm) than in winter._______________
3. This book is (boring) than that one.____________________
4. Today is (bad) day in my life.________________________
5. Apples are (good) than hot dogs._____________________
V. Correct one mistake in each sentence. (5 points)
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
4 класс
Keys
Lexical-Grammar Test
Total: 35 points
I. Open the brackets. (5 points)
1. is; 2. don’t go; 3. doesn’t go; 4. works; 5. tidy.
II. Write in a, the or -. (5 points)
1. a
2. –
3. the
4. the
5. –
III. Write in prepositions. (5 points)
1. On
2. To
3. On
4. At
5. In
IV. Write the correct degree of comparison. (5 points)
1. The hottest
2. Warmer
3. More boring
4. The worst
5. Better
V. Correct the mistakes. (5 points)
1. mum’s
2. thirty-two
3. is
4. to have
5. in her room
VI. Fill in What, Where, When, Why. (5 points)
1.Why
2. Where
3. What
4. When
5. What
VII. Write his/ its/ your/ our/ their. (5 points)
1. his
2. our
3. their
4. its
5. your
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
5 Класс
Reading Comprehension Test
Total: 10 points
Henry's Bear
Оnсе а bоу called Henry found а little black bear in the forest. The bear was very young and beautiful. The bоу took it home and soon it bесаmе as tame as а dog.
Every day the bоу went to school. Very often he took the bear along with him.
At first, Henry's friends were afraid of his bear. But then they bесаmе good friends.
The children brought their dinner to school and gave the bear bread and butter, milk and
fruit. The bear was very happy.
Оnе day the bear went back to the forest.
Маnу years passed. Great changes took place in that school. New boys and girls саmе to the school to study.
Оnе very cold winter day the door of the school suddenly opened and а large black bear саme in. The pupils were greatly frightened. But the bear did not harm аnуоnе. Не walked uр to the fire and sat down оn the floor. Не seemed to bе very much at home. Не was happy to get into such а warm place.
After that the bear found bread and fruit in the bags of the children and began to eat.
Sоmе time later five young mеn with guns саmе into the school. They wanted to shoot the bear. Suddenly оnе of them cried, "Don't shoot! It's Henry's bear!"
They saw that the bear was the old friend of their school days. So they let the bear go.
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
5 класс
Reading Comprehension Test
Total: 10 points
I. Choose the right option to complete the sentences below.
(4 points)
1. The bоу found ... in the forest.
а) а bear
b) а fох
с) а wolf
2. ... were afraid of the bear.
а) Henry
b) Henry's friends
с) The school teacher
3. Оnе day the bear went back ....
а) to the forest
b) to the Zoo
с) to school
4. Оnе very cold ... day а large black bear саmе into class.
а) summer
b) spring
с) winter
II. Complete the following sentences using the words from the text.
(6 points)
1. The bоу took the bear home and soon it bесаmе as _________ __as а dog.
2. Soon they bесаmе __________ friends.
3. Great_____________ took place in the school.
4. They saw that the bear was the old ______________ of their school days.
5. The bear walked uр to the fire and sat down оn the _____________ .
6. Some time later five young mеn with ___________ саmе into the school.
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
5 класс
Reading Comprehension Test
Total: 10 points
Henry's Bear
KEYS
I. Choose the right option to complete the sentences below. (4 points)
1. а
2. b
3. а
4. с
II. Complete the following sentences using the words from the text.
(6 points)
1. tame
2. good
3. changes
4. friend
5. floor
6. guns
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
6 класс
Lexical-Grammar Test
Total: 40 points
I. Read the text and write in the verbs in the correct form. (13 points)
Children’s hobbies
Emily Jones ________ (1. to be) eleven and her hobby ________ (2. to be) collecting dolls. Four years ago her aunt _________ (3. to give) her a doll from India. It _________ (4. to have) a beautiful dress, long dark hair and gold earrings. Emily _________ (5. to love) it and _________ (6. to start) collecting dolls from other countries. Now she _________ (7. to have) more than fifty dolls in her bedroom.
Jim Hobbs __________ (8. to love) sport and his favourite sport is basketball. Six month ago he __________ (9. to watch) a basketball match on TV and he __________ (10. to like) it very much. Now he __________ (11. to play) every day at school and at home. He __________ (12. to play) in his school team, and last week they ___________ (13. to win) their first match.
II. Fill in the correct preposition. (5 points)
On in under between for
Santa Claus is believed to put presents ___a Christmas tree.
What do you usually have _______lunch?
There were no lemons _______the plate.
The post office is ______ the hospital and the bank.
A beautiful princess lived_______the castle three hundred years ago.
III. Use a, an, the or - . (6 points)
He had___cup of tea and___sandwich for___ breakfast every day
John is ___ best student in his class.
My sister likes taking ___shower in___morning.
IV. Put the adjectives into the correct form and in the right place. (5 points)
amusing high near exciting slow
Tortoises are ________________________than rabbits.
2. This house is _________________________ in the city.
3. I think that horror films are _____________________ than romantic
films.
4.Where is __________________ station?
5.Most comedies are_______________________.
V. There is one grammar mistake in each sentence. Find it and correct. (6 points)
are
Model: We is pupils.
1. He can swimming well.
2. Are there a sweet on the table?
3. There are not apples in the box.
4. Is there some sugar in the cupboard?
5. My birthday is on February.
6. Minsk is the biggest than Polotsk.
VI. Make up sentences. (5 points)
1. Victory Day / people /when/ celebrate/ do?
_______________________________________________________________
2. travel/ last/where/family/ did/ your/summer?
_______________________________________________________________
3. your/ what/ films/ does/ watching/ friend/ like?
_______________________________________________________________
4. Pushkin/ he/ at/ lives/ seventeen/ Street.
_______________________________________________________________
5. celebrate/ we/ winter / Easter/ don’t/ in.
_______________________________________________________________
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
7 класс
Lexical-Grammar Test
Total: 40 points
KEYS
I. Read the text and write in the verbs in the correct form. (13 points)
1. is 8. loves
2. is 9. watched
3. gave 10. liked
4. had 11. plays
5. loved 12. plays
6. started 13. won
7. has
II. Fill in the correct preposition. (5 points)
1. under
2. for
3. on
4. between
5. in
III. Use a, an, the or - (6 points)
1. a; a; -
2. the
3. a; the
IV. Put the adjectives into the correct form and in the right place.
(5 points)
1. slower
2. the highest
3. more exciting
4. the nearest
5. amusing
V. There is one grammar mistake in each sentence. Find it and correct.
(6 points)
1. He can swim well.
2. Is there a sweet on the table?
3. There are no apples in the box.
4. Is there any sugar in the cupboard?
5. My birthday is in February.
6. Minsk is bigger than Polotsk.
VI. Make up sentences. (5 points)
6. When do people celebrate Victory Day?
7. Where did your family travel last summer?
8. What films does your friend like watching?
9. He lives at seventeen Pushkin Street.
10. We don’t celebrate Easter in winter.
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
6 класс
Reading Comprehension Text
Read the text and do the following tasks.
My name is Ben and I come from Australia. I am 24 years old and I live in a small town near Sydney called Branton.
I don't have a job now, but normally I clean shop windows. I am not married but I live with my very beautiful girlfriend, Maria, in a nice house in Branton. We don't have any children - maybe next year.
My girlfriend is an actress, but she isn't very famous. She acts in a small theater in our town. At the weekend, we like to go swimming in a big lake near our house.
I normally get up at eight o'clock, but on Thursday I get up at six o'clock because that is the day when I go running in the park.
I like living in Branton because it's not too big. There are some historical buildings in the center of the town and near Branton, there is a river where I go fishing sometimes when I want to relax.
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
6 класс
Reading Comprehension Test
Total: 17 points
I. Answer True or False for the questions below. (7 points)
1. Ben comes from Australia but lives in America.___________
2. Ben has a job as a window cleaner. ___________
3. Ben isn't married. ___________
4. Ben's girlfriend works in a local theatre. ____________
5. Ben gets up early once a week to do some sport. ___________
6. There are no historical buildings in Branton. ___________
7. Ben goes swimming in a river near Branton. ___________
II. Use ONE word to complete each answer about the reading. (10 points)
1. He comes from ___________________.
2. He's ___________________years old.
3. Ben lives in ___________________.
4. Ben has a very beautiful ___________________.
5. Her name is___________________.
6. They don’t have any___________________.
7. They live in a ____________________.
8. She is an ___________________.
9. They go___________________ in a lake.
10. He goes running on___________________ mornings.
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
6 класс
Lexical-Grammar Test
Total: 33 points
I. Read the text and put the verbs in the right tense form. (12 points)
Dear Sam,
1) I____ (be) in London! The weather 2)____(be) warm and sunny today. 3) I ________(stay) with my uncle Harry. 4) He _______ (live) in the city centre. 5) I ___________________ (already/visit) the British Museum. 6) We_________ (go) there last Friday. 7) I also __________ (go) to Hyde Park with my uncle. 8)When we __________ (come) there, 9) many people ______________________ (listen) to a speaker. There are a lot of things 10) I ____________________ (not/do) yet. 11)We __________ (go) to the London Zoo tomorrow. 12) I _________________ (come) back home on June 15th.
Best wishes
Jim.
II. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition where necessary. (5 points)
1. Do you believe ______ aliens?
2. Belarus is famous _________ its white storks.
3. We always paint eggs _________ Easter.
4. The library is __________ the school and the swimming pool.
5. I go to school _______ bus.
III. Fill in the gaps with the correct article where necessary. (5 points)
1. My family went for __________ picnic last Saturday.
2. There are a lot of rivers in _________USA.
3. Last summer I was at ________ seaside.
4. Anna is ______ taller than Mary.
5. He drinks ________tea every morning.
IV. Fill in the gaps. Use always/ever/never/just/already/yet. (6 points)
1. Have you _______been to Africa?
2. Do you hear the noise? The train has ________ arrived.
3. Your friend hasn’t come to the party _________.
4. Would you like to have dinner with us? No, thanks. I have ______ had dinner.
5. I don’t know her. I have ______ met her.
6. It has _______ been his dream to go to India.
V. Correct the mistakes in the sentences. (5 points)
are
Model: We is pupils.
1. You should brush your tooth in the morning.
2. This exercise is more easier than that.
3. There are ten pigs and twenty goose on the farm.
4. The Lake Baikal is the deepest lake in the world.
5. Dinosaurs lived million of years ago.
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
6 класс
KEYS
Reading Comprehension Test
Total: 17 points
Answer True or False for the questions below.
(7 points)
I.
1.False
2.True
3.True
4.True
5.True
6. False
7. False
II. Use ONE word to complete each answer about the reading.
(10 points):
1. Australia
2. 24
3. Branton
4. Girlfriend
5. Maria
6. Children
7. House
8. Actress
9. Swimming
10.Thursday
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
6 класс
KEYS
Lexical-Grammar Test
Total: 33 points
I. Read the text and put the verbs in the right tense form. (12 points)
1) am 7) went
2) is 8) came
3) am staying 9) were listening
4) lives 10) haven’t done yet
5) have already visited 11) will go/are going
6) went 12) will come/am going to come/am coming
II. Fill in the gaps with the correct preposition where necessary. (5 points)
1. in 2. for 3. at/for 4. between 5. by
III. Fill in the gaps with the correct article where necessary. (5 points)
1. a 2. the 3. the 4. – 5. –
IV. Fill in the gaps. Use always/ever/never/just/already/yet. (6 points)
1. ever 2. just 3. yet 4. already 5. never 6. always
V. Correct the mistakes in the sentences. (5 points)
teeth
is easier
geese
Lake Baikal
millions
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
7 класс
Reading Comprehension Test
Total: 10 points
The Great Fire of London
The London of the middle of the 17th century was a city of narrow, dirty streets. Indeed, the streets were so narrow that it was often possible for a person at a window on one side of the street to shake hands with a neighbour on the other side. There was little light and air. Rubbish lay piled up in dark corners. It is no wonder that epidemics were common.
The greatest epidemic of the plague broke out in 1665.
It was a sad time for London. The streets were empty, shops were closed and there were few boats on the Thames. Every house in which there were sick people was shut up, and no one was allowed to go in or out, and the door of the house was marked with a red cross.
The following year the Great Fire took place. It broke out late on a Saturday night in a street not far from London Bridge. The summer had been dry, a hot east wind blew and the fire spread quickly. This is what we read in the diary of John Evelyn, who saw the terrible fire with his own eyes. The Thames was covered with boats full of people. On the other side one could see carts carrying out the saved goods out into the fields and people putting up tents. At night the fire could be seen ten miles away.
The fire burned for five days and destroyed the greater part of the city. But it did the city good, as it cleared away the old wooden houses and dirty, narrow streets.
A monument near London Bridge still marks the spot where the fire broke out. Sir Christopher Wren, the famous architect of that day, took part in rebuilding the city. The greater part of it had been of wood, but after the fire wider streets and brick houses were built. The old church of St. Paul was among the buildings destroyed by the fire. In its place Wren built the present St. Paul's Cathedral. He lies buried under the roof of his own great work. These words are written on his grave: "Reader, it you want to see his monument, look around".
the plague – чума
cart – повозка
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
7 класс
Reading Comprehension Test
Total: 10 points
The Great Fire of London
Read the text and do the following tasks.
I. Say if it’s True or False. (5 points)
1. Streets of London used to be very narrow. ________
2. Epidemics were common. ________
3. The houses with sick people were shut up and marked with white crosses. _____
4. At night the London fire could be seen 50 miles away. ________
5. The fire burned for seven days. ________
II. Connect 2 parts of the sentence. (5 points)
1. The streets were so narrow
a) and there were few boats on the Thames.
2. Christopher Wren, the famous architect of that day,
b) in a street not far from London Bridge.
3. The streets were empty, shops were closed
c) that it was often possible to shake hands with a neighbour on the other side.
4. It broke out late on a Saturday night
d) the saved goods out into the fields and people putting up tents.
5. On the other side one could see carts carrying out
e) took part in rebuilding the city.
________
________
________
________
________
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
7 класс
KEYS
Reading Comprehension Test
Total: 10 points
The Great Fire of London
Part А. Read the text and do the following tasks.
I. Say if it’s True or False. (5 points)
1. Trueф
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. False
II. Connect 2 parts of the sentence. (5 points)
1. C
2. E
3. A
4. B
5. D
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
8 класс
Lexical-Grammar Test
Total: 40 points
I. Open the brackets. (15 points)
HOSPITAL GHOSTS
A few years ago, while I (1. work) ___________________ as an engineer at a hospital in Mobile, Alabama, a strange thing (2. happen) ___________________ to me. I (3. be) ___________________ in the hallway of a unit at about 8:30 pm. At this hour, the families and friends visiting the hospital usually (4. begin) ___________________ to leave. I (5. notice) ___________________ an elderly couple walking towards me, but I really (6. not pay) ___________________ too much attention to them because I (7. make) ___________________ notes. The woman (8. pass) ___________________ me by, but the man (9. stay) _________________. He (10. say) __________________: "You know son, I (11. be) __________________ a radar operator in the War. We always (12. use) ___________________ to make our maps in pencil in case something changed. That`s why they (13. invent) ___________________ erasers. You know, life (14. write) ___________________ in pencil, too." I (15. look) ___________________ up to say something to the old man. But I was alone in the hallway.
II. Complete the given text with appropriate articles where necessary. (11 points)
It was 1) _____ beautiful day although there were 2) _____ few clouds in the sky. We went for 3) _____ walk by 4) _____ sea and then decided to visit 5) _____ Johnsons who lived next to
6) _____ Lake Erewash. We had 7) _____ dinner at their place and had 8) _____ very nice time. My daughter enjoyed playing 9) _____ piano and the sons played 10) _____ football. In the evening we came back to 11) _____ Nottingham.
III. Cross the odd word in every sentence. (5 points)
1. She let me to use her computer. 2 The Persian rug was too expensive for us to buy it. 3. In addition to be losing her purse, Joan also lost her passport. 4. We saw the Queen to welcome the British Olympic winners. 5. The archaeologist is believed to have being found the grave of the ancient King.
IV. Complete by changing the form of the word in capitals. (5 points)
1. Can you tell me the___________________ of the new restaurant? (LOCATE)
2. She didn't give us any information that turned out to be very__________________ (USE)
3. The politician's ___________________ did not come to the event. (SUPPORT)
4. It was ___________________ to see anything in the thick fog. (POSSIBLE)
5. The ___________________ was among the tallest in the city. (BUILD)
V. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Use between TWO and FIVE words. (4 points)
1.Would you like to go to the cinema? (FANCY)
Do you ____________________________ to the cinema?
2.You can take biscuits if you like. (YOURSELF)
You can ____________________________ biscuits.
3.There were candles for decoration on the table. (WITH)
The table _______________________________ the candles.
4.I did my homework and then my friend came to visit me. (HAD)
____________________________________ before my friend came to visit me.
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
8 Класс
KEYS
Lexical-Grammar Test
Total: 40 points
I. Open the brackets. (15 points)
1. was working
2. happened
3. was
4. began
5. noticed
6. didn`t pay
7. was making
8. passed
9. stayed
10. said
11. was
12. used
13. invented
14. is written
15. looked
II. Complete the given text with appropriate articles where necessary.
(11 points)
1. A; 2. A; 3. A; 4. The; 5. The; 6. –; 7. –; 8. A; 9. The; 10. –; 11. –;
III. Cross the odd word in every sentence. (5 points)
1) to 2) it 3) be 4) to 5) being
IV. Complete by changing the form of the word in capitals. (5 points)
1 location 2 useful 3 supporters 4 impossible 5 building
V. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Use between TWO and FIVE words. (4 points)
1. Do you fancy going to the cinema?
2.You can help yourself to biscuits.
3. The table was decorated with the candles.
4. I had dome my homework before my friend came to visit me.
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022-2023 учебный год
8 класс
Listening Comprehension Test
Total: 10 points
Listen to the text and do the following tasks.
I. Say if it’s True or False. (5 points)
1. The British are famous for their dances. _______
2. Acceptable small topics are family, films, television, sport, the weather. ______
3. You mustn’t phone before you visit someone. _______
4. The British like their privacy. _______
5. It’s also nice to take a gift for your hosts. _______
II. Complete the sentences. (5 points)
1. When you visit people at home, make sure you are _________________.
2. British people are quite _________________when greeting one another.
3. The British like their privacy, so not all topics are safe for _________________.
4. When you are in the UK, make sure you _________________the social etiquette in the following situations.
5. Don’t be offended if you are called by many affectionate _________________.
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022-2023 учебный год
8 класс
KEYS
Listening Comprehension Test
Total: 10 points
Part A. Listen to the text and do the following tasks.
I. Say if it’s True or False. (5 points)
1. False
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. True
II. Complete the sentences. (5 points)
1. on time.
2. reserved
3. small talk/discussion/talks…
4. respect/follow
5. names
Английский язык (говорение)
8 класс
2022/2023 учебный год
(только для жюри)
COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS ASSESSMENT
1. Your British friend has come to visit you. Recommend him to try some dishes from Belarusian cuisine.
1) What do you usually have for dinner in your family?
2) What dishes are popular among your friends?
3) What national dishes can’t you stand? Why?
2. Imagine that you have just returned from Great Britain. Talk about the British cuisine and national dishes.
1) What British dishes impress you most of all? Why?
2) What British dishes will never be popular with Belarusian people?
3) Is there anything in common between Belarusian and British cuisine?
3. Speak about food in people`s life. Give some advice on a healthy diet to your friend who prefers fast and processed food.
1) What ingredients should a well-balanced diet contain?
2) Why do most people prefer processed food?
3) Why should people avoid eating too many sugary products?
4. Speak about the role of money in people’s lives. What facts from the history of money do you know?
1) Can everything be bought with money?
2) Why should children be taught how to manage money at school?
3) Would you like to be rich? Why?
5. Your British friend wants to find out some facts about school education in Belarus. Talk about your school and popular school traditions.
1) Why should pupils have extra-curricular (different) activities?
2) What skills can pupils develop at school?
3) What modern facilities are available in your school?
6. Speak about your attitude to pocket money. How can teenagers earn some extra money and what do they usually spend money on?
1) Why is it difficult to go without pocket money for every teenager?
2) How much pocket money would you like to get?
3) What should you do to learn to manage your pocket money?
7. Your British friend wants to find out some facts about national holidays in Belarus. Talk about the most significant Belarusian holidays.
1) What Belarusian holiday is spectacular?
2) What Christian holidays do both British and Belarusian people celebrate in a similar way?
3) Is Kupalle or Maslenitsa more mysterious? Why?
8. Speak about Belarusian holidays. Which of them do you celebrate in your family?
1) Do members of your family exchange presents on New Year’s Day?
2) Why do Belarusians still celebrate pagan holidays?
3) What is the least popular holiday in your family? Why?
9. Your British friend wants to find out some facts about national customs and traditions in Belarus. Talk about the most significant Belarusian traditions.
1) What is a traditional attitude to an unexpected guest?
2) Why do Belarusians still celebrate pagan holidays?
3) Should Belarusian men give flowers to women on Women’s Day or more often?
10. Speak about the role of music in people’s lives. What genres of music do you like most?
1) What musician can be called an idol?
2) Why is it important to listen to music after a hard day at school?
3) Can music be aggressive? Why?
11. Speak about the role of films in people’s lives. Recommend a film to watch to your friend.
1) Why do people prefer watching a film to reading a book?
2) Can you afford to go to the cinema every week?
3) Are soundtracks important for the film to be a success?
12. Speak about the role of books in people’s lives. What is your favourite book?
1) What kind of books develop people emotionally?
2) Who can be called a good reader?
3) What books are unpopular with young people?
13. Imagine that you have just returned from Great Britain. Talk about the most significant British holidays.
1) Why is Guy Fawkes Night still celebrated in the UK?
2) Is Pancake Day celebrated in the UK in the same way as Maslenitsa?
3) What British holiday would you like to celebrate in the UK? Why?
Английский язык (говорение)
8 класс
2022/2023 учебный год
COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS ASSESSMENT
1. Your British friend has come to visit you. Recommend him to try some dishes from Belarusian cuisine.
2. Imagine that you have just returned from Great Britain. Talk about the British cuisine and national dishes.
3. Speak about food in people`s life. Give some advice on a healthy diet to your friend who prefers fast and processed food.
4. Speak about the role of money in people’s lives. What facts from the history of money do you know?
5. Your British friend wants to find out some facts about school education in Belarus. Talk about your school and popular school traditions.
6. Speak about your attitude to pocket money. How can teenagers earn some extra money and what do they usually spend money on?
7. Your British friend wants to find out some facts about national holidays in Belarus. Talk about the most significant Belarusian holidays.
8. Speak about Belarusian holidays. Which of them do you celebrate in your family?
9. Your British friend wants to find out some facts about national customs and traditions in Belarus. Talk about the most significant Belarusian traditions.
10. Speak about the role of music in people’s lives. What genres of music do you like most?
11. Speak about the role of films in people’s lives. Recommend a film to watch to your friend.
12. Speak about the role of books in people’s lives. What is your favourite book?
13. Imagine that you have just returned from Great Britain. Talk about the most significant British holidays.
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
9 класс
Lexical-Grammar Test
Total: 50 points
I. Use the correct tense-forms of the verbs in brackets. (14 points)
It happened last August at the airport. A few weeks before, a group of us 1)__________(decide) to go to Greece together for a holiday. We 2)__________ (wait) in a queue when suddenly I 3)__________(realize) that I 4) ___________(forget) my passport. It 5)_________(be) quite a shock. I 6)___________ (hurry) to a phone and 7)__________(ring) my parents. They 8)___________(work) in the garden but luckily my mother 9)____________ (hear) the phone. They 10) __________(find) the passport and 11) __________(drive)to the airport. Unfortunately, they 12)_____________ (stop) by the police. Of course, by the time they arrived my plane 13)__________ (already/take off). I 14)____________(not forget)that day.
II. The articles have been removed from the following passage. Insert 10 articles where necessary. (10 points)
Thomas French was one of greatest explorers in history. He travelled to South America, Greenland and many other parts of world. He was born in 1886, on Christmas Day. His family lived near Regent’s Park. They were rich and money was never problem. Thomas left school because he wanted to go to sea. He sailed across Atlantic Ocean with some friends. At twenty he joined expedition to Africa. Later he led expeditions to Andes, to both Poles. He also climbed Mount Everest twice. History of all these journeys is in his diaries, which show us life of explorer in 1920’s.
III. Fill in the gaps with the necessary preposition. (5 points)
The headmaster is _______ good terms with his whole teaching staff.
My sister is suffering _______ cancer. She’s only got a few more months.
I decided to set _______ my own business.
All of the carpets on display were made _______ hand.
The sign says: “Beware _______ the dog!”
IV. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits the space. (8 points)
THE OXFORD AND CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY BOAT RACE
The first Boat Race was a memorable occasion and took place in 1829. One of the
1) _____________________ (FOUND) was Charles Wordsworth, who had
2) _____________________ (SUCCESS) established the university cricket match in 1827. Today, almost two centuries later, one of the most amazing things about the race is its 3) _____________________ (POPULAR) worldwide. In fact, there is even a Boat Race society which is responsible for the annual 4) _____________________ (DISTRIBUTE) of videos of the Race to all its members.
The Race is rowed on the River Thames in London over a 5) _____________________ (LONG) of about four miles. Thousands stand on the banks to watch, however 6) _____________________ (PLEASE) and cold the weather might be. Just 7) _____________________ (OCCASION) if the weather is very windy, a boat may fill with water and sink, a dramatic sight and obviously a great 8) _____________________ (EMBARRASS) to the boat`s crew.
V. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Use between TWO and FIVE words. (8 points)
1. Jack started his journey to the Netherlands on Monday. (OFF)
Jack ________________________________ to the Netherlands on Monday.
2. When I was little I was often scared at night. (USED)
I _______________________________ at night when I was little.
3. People in this factory produce many different things these days. (ARE)
Many different things __________________________ at this factory these days.
4. We had to stop because there was no petrol left in the car. (RAN)
We had to stop because we __________________________ petrol.
5. It’s the first time Jim has travelled by plane. (NEVER)
Jim ________________________________________ before.
6. Mum asked, “Have you tidied your room yet?” (IF)
Mum asked ____________________________________ room yet.
7. Could you lend me your car until the weekend? (BORROW)
Could ________________________ your car until the weekend?
8. Have you ever participated in online computer games? (PART)
Have you ever ________________________________ online computer games?
VI. Fill each of the gaps in this passage with one suitable word. (5 points)
I’ve often thought that Stefan’s success (1) ____________a teacher is due to his eccentricity as
(2) ____________ as his knowledge of the subject. From the first time he ever walked into a classroom, students (3) ____________ always loved him. They’ve probably never met anybody who displays (4) ____________ an extraordinary mixture of enthusiasm and great personal warmth. It is also probably the first time they’ve met (5) ____________ who always wears a leather jacket and a scarf even at the height of summer.
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
9 Класс
KEYS
Lexical-Grammar Test
Total: 50 points
I. Use the correct tense-forms of the verbs in brackets. (14 points)
1. had decided 2. were waiting 3. realized 4. had forgotten 5. was 6. hurried 7. rang 8. were working 9. heard 10. found 11. drove 12. were stopped 13. had already taken 14. would not forget
II. The articles have been removed from the following passage. Insert 10 articles where necessary. (10 points)
Thomas French was one of THE greatest explorers in history. He travelled to South America, Greenland and many other parts of THE world. He was born in 1886, on Christmas Day. His family lived near Regent’s Park. They were rich and money was never A problem. Thomas left school because he wanted to go to sea. He sailed across THE Atlantic Ocean with some friends. At twenty he joined THE expedition to Africa. Later he led expeditions to THE Andes, to both Poles. He also climbed Mount Everest twice. THE history of all these journeys is in his diaries, which show us THE life of THE explorer in THE 1920’s.
III. Fill in the gaps with the necessary preposition. (5 points)
On
From
Up
By
Of
IV. Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits the space.
(8 points)
Founders
Successfully
Popularity
Distribution
Length
Unpleasant
Occasionally
Embarrassment
V. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Use between TWO and FIVE words. (8 points)
Jack set off to the Netherlands on Monday.
I used to be scared at night when I was little.
Many different things are being produced at this factory these days.
We had to stop because we ran out of petrol.
Jim has never travelled by plane before.
Mum asked if I had tidied my room yet.
Could I borrow your car until the weekend?
Have you ever taken part in online computer games?
VI. Fill each of the gaps in this passage with one suitable word. (5 points)
1. as 2. much/well 3. have 4. such 5. Somebody/someone
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
9 класс
Listening Comprehension Test
Total: 10 points
I. Say if it’s True or False. (5 points)
1. The Bridge Hotel offers high quality service at a reasonable price. ______
2. The hotel is owned and managed by one family. ______
3. There are 20 triple rooms and 25 double rooms in the hotel. ______
4. Nonresidents can make use of a hotel restaurant. ______
5. Transfer to the airport is included into the price. ______
II. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C (5 points)
1. The Bridge Hotel is located in
a) the city centre;
b) the country;
c) the suburbs.
2. The newest sports facility in the hotel is
a) a swimming pool;
b) a fitness centre;
c) a tennis court.
3. The hotel restaurant specializes in
a) healthy food;
b) local food;
c) international food.
4. The hotel offers such facilities as
a) mobile phone hire;
b) internet access;
c) translation services.
5. The hotel is often used for holding
a) sports competitions;
b) conferences;
c) different exhibitions.
Олимпиадные задания по английскому языку
2022/2023 учебный год
9 Класс
KEYS
Listening Comprehension Test
Total: 10 points
I. Say if it’s True or False. (5 points)
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. True
5. False
II. Choose the correct letter, A, B or C
1. C
2. B
3. C
4. B
5. B
Английский язык (говорение)
9 класс
2022/2023 учебный год
(только для жюри)
COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS ASSESSMENT
1. Imagine your life without modern inventions.
1) Is the computer an essential thing in your life? (What is the role of computers in our life)?
2) Do you agree that the Internet is the most popular means of communication nowadays? Why/why not?
3) Are you for or against a mobile phone? (How important is your mobile phone for you?)
2. Why do people do sport?
1) What is more important for you: to win or to participate?
2) Does physical education at school help you keep fit?
3) What can you do to become a healthier person?
3. Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. Do you agree?
1) Do you think that young people don’t read much these days?
2) What books would you take with you on a long journey?
3) What writers make the pride of literature?
4. Many people prefer to live in big cities, others dream of small towns. What are your preferences?
1) Would you like to have a house or a flat? Why?
2) If you were choosing any city or a town in the world to live in what would be your choice?
3) What do you admire your native town for?
5. There's no bad weather, there are bad clothes.
1) What extreme weather conditions do you know? Are they dangerous?
2) Can weather conditions affect people’s mood and health?
3) What is a typical Belarusian summer like?
6. Talk about the bright and lovely memories of your school years.
1) Are you looking forward to leaving school?
2) Do you think you will miss your school when you leave it?
3) Do you get on well with your schoolmates?
7. Life without entertainment would be boring.
1) What types of entertainment are most popular with young people in your country?
2) What types of entertainment are available in your city/town?
3) How do you entertain your guests?
8. What does family happiness depend on in your opinion?
1) Do you have secrets from your parents?
2) Do children take after their parents?
3) What should be done to avoid misunderstanding in the family?
9. Friendship is the greatest gift.
1) Do you share common interests with your friend?
2) Has your friend ever let you down?
3) Who is the leader in your friendship?
10. The more I see of other countries, the more I love my own.
1) What places in Belarus would you recommend a foreigner to visit?
2) Do you know your country well? Have you been to many places in Belarus?
3) What places in Belarus remind you of the outstanding people of the country?
11. Is leisure time important in our life? Why?
1) What new hobby would you like to take up?
2) What would you choose: to read a book or to watch a film?
3) What types of leisure activities are popular in your country?
12. When I think about the United Kingdom, I immediately think of...
1) What places would you visit first if you had a chance to be in London?
2) What do you know about the royal family?
3) Do you think the British really like talking about weather?
13. What role does education play in the life of people?
1) Do you have any problems at school?
2) Do you take part in any extra-class activities? What are they?
3) What is an ideal job for you?
14. Let’s speak about a healthy lifestyle. What should you do to live a long and happy life?
1) Do you agree that sleep is food for the brain?
2) All fast food is bad for us, isn’t it? Why/why not?
3) How important are positive emotions for healthy living?
15. You are what you wear. Do you agree with it?
1) Is it important to look trendy?
2) Are you for or against wearing a school uniform?
3) Where do you prefer buying clothes?
Английский язык (говорение)
9 класс
2022/2023 учебный год
(только для жюри)
COMMUNICATIVE SKILLS ASSESSMENT
1. Imagine your life without modern inventions.
2. Why do people do sport?
3. Reading is to the mind what exercise is to the body. Do you agree?
4. Many people prefer to live in big cities, others dream of small towns. What are your preferences?
5. There's no bad weather, there are bad clothes.
6. Talk about the bright and lovely memories of your school years.
7. Life without entertainment would be boring.
8. What does family happiness depend on in your opinion?
9. Friendship is the greatest gift.
10. The more I see of other countries, the more I love my own.
11. Is leisure time important in our life? Why?
12. When I think about the United Kingdom, I immediately think of...
13. What role does education play in the life of people?
14. Let’s speak about a healthy lifestyle. What should you do to live a long and happy?
15. You are what you wear. Do you agree with it?
