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Школьный этап всероссийской олимпиады

Учебный год

Английский язык 9 класс

Уважаемый участник олимпиады!

Олимпиадная работа по английскому языку состоит из трёх разделов, включающих 41 задание.

Раздел 1 (Чтение) включает 20 заданий, из которых 10 заданий на альтернативный выбор (предлагается решить, истинным или ложным является данное утверждение); 10 заданий с выбором одного правильного ответа из четырех предложенных. За каждый правильный ответ выставляется один балл. Максимальное количество баллов за выполнение заданий Раздела 1: 20. Рекомендуемое время на выполнение Раздела 1 – 45 минут.

Раздел 2 (Лексико-грамматический тест) включает 20 заданий, из которых 10 заданий на множественный выбор (предлагается выбрать правильный вариант из нескольких предложенных) и 10 заданий (клоуз-процедура) на заполнение пробелов в тексте. За каждый правильный ответ выставляется один балл. Максимальное количество баллов за выполнение заданий Раздела 2: 20. Рекомендуемое время на выполнение Раздела 2 – 45 минут.

По окончании выполнения заданий каждого из этих разделов не забывайте переносить свои ответы в Бланк ответов (Answer Sheet).

Раздел 3 (Письмо) состоит из одного задания и представляет собой небольшую письменную работу (личное письмо). Рекомендуемое время на выполнение этого раздела работы – 45 минут. Максимальное количество баллов за выполнение заданий Раздела 3: 20. Черновые пометки делаются прямо на листе с заданиями (они не оцениваются), и только полный вариант ответа заносится в Бланк ответов (Answer Sheet).

Общее время проведения олимпиады – 135 минут. Максимальный общий балл за выполнение работы – 60.

Рекомендуется выполнять задания в том порядке, в котором они даны. Постарайтесь выполнить как можно больше заданий и набрать наибольшее количество баллов.

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Time 45 minutes

Part 1

Look at the sentences below about a group of islands. Read the text to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet. If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.

1. St Margaret Island is smaller than St Michael Island.

2. There was no one living on the islands in the 1980s.

3. There are several restaurants on the islands.

4. Flowers are for sale in the island shop.

5. The church is at the top of the highest hill.

6. There is one beach on St Michael Island where it is safe to swim.

7. It is possible to take a boat trip on a Saturday.

8. There is a fee for landing on the islands.

9. The journey to the islands lasts half an hour.

10. There is an exhibition centre on the islands.

Ferndig Islands

Three miles across the water from the town of Blascott lies the group of islands known as the Ferndigs. The main island is St Michael. Separated by a narrow channel of water is St Michael’s little sister, St Margaret. People first lived on these islands 1,500 years ago. By the 1950s the population had gone down to below twenty, and in 1960 the last person left the islands. But in 1991 two families moved back, and since then more people have followed. Tourists now visit regularly to enjoy the beautiful scenery.

Visit the one shop on the islands which sells butter, cheese and bread produced by the families who live there. The produce is also taken by boat to restaurants in Blascott, where it can be enjoyed by visitors to the area. Perhaps more interestingly, a range of perfumes is made from the wild flowers and herbs which grow on the island and can be bought in the shop. They are produced mainly for export and are very special. So a visit to the shop is a must!

St Michael Island is easily explored on foot but, in the interests of safety, visitors are requested to keep to the main footpaths. From where the boat lands, walk along the cliff until you reach a steep path signposted to the church. When you get there, it is worth spending a moment in this lovely old building. Carry on along the same path which continues to climb to the highest point on the island. There is a wonderful view from here along the coastline. If it is warm, you may like to finish your day relaxing on the beach. Priory Beach on the eastern side of the islands is safe for swimming. Sandtop Bay on the western side is the other sandy beach, but swimming is not advised here.

It is possible to hire a boat to cross to the islands, or you can take one of the boat trips which depart from Blascott harbour in summer, Monday to Friday. The islands are always open to visitors apart from on Sundays. Buy a ticket for a boat trip from the kiosk in Blascott harbour. The charge for landing on the islands is included in the ticket but, if you take your own boat, remember to take some money. The crossing takes thirty minutes, and boats run every fifteen minutes.

Before you set off on a trip, visit the exhibition centre which tells the history of the islands and gives information about birds and wildlife you may see when you get there.

Part 2

Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Mark the correct letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.

11.	Dad, Andy wants you to phone him. I said you’d be back very late but he didn’t mind. I’ve gone out. Back about midnight. Penny	A. Penny wanted to go with Andy. B. Penny’s father will arrive home late. C. Andy didn’t agree with Penny’s suggestion.
12.	Job applications to be left at reception not with security guard	A. Give your application form to the receptionist. B. There is a job available as a security guard. C. Reception can pass a message to the security guard.
13.	Please go to Customer Services on ground floor if you wish to exchange goods	A. You can try on clothes on the ground floor. B. You can change your money at Customer Services. C. You change things you don’t want at Customer Services.
14.	To: Everyone From: Nina I’m having my computer repaired, so I won’t be able to receive e-mails for five days. Phone me 237702 Nina	A. Nina is mending her computer herself, so she can send e-mails. B. Nina’s friends can’t get in touch with her by e-mail for five days. C. Nina is doing a short course to learn how to repair her computer.
15.	WAIT OUTSIDE STATION FOR AIRPORT BUS – EVERY 15 MINUTES	A. It takes 15 minutes from the station to the airport. B. The bus waits to collect passengers from the station. C. The airport bus stops regularly at the station.

Part 3

The people below all want to see a film. Read the six film reviews and decide which would be most suitable for each person. For questions 16-20, write the correct letter (A-F). There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

16. Sarah likes stories about ghosts, but nothing frightening. …

17. Stephen wants to see something weird, but not with ghosts or aliens in it. …

18. Katrina likes laughing at bad films. …

19. Jamie enjoys films that have aliens in them, and he likes a story that’s easy to understand. …

20. Frieda doesn’t like ghost stories, but she does like strange characters. …

A. This film isn’t bad. The story is quite believable and is certainly worth watching. It’s about people from another planet. A man gets a glimpse of a UFO and after that he wants to find the spacecraft.

B. This film can only be described as dreadful. It’s absolutely disastrous. There’s no story and the acting is awful! The camera work is terrible and the music is rubbish. A film to miss!

C. From beginning to end, this is a marvellous production, even if it’s a bit scary. The settings are brilliant and the actors are wonderful! It’s based on an incident which the police have never been able to explain, even though they investigated it thoroughly. I won’t tell you what happens, but I will tell you it’s not about aliens or ghosts!

D. do you believe in ghosts? Well this scary film will make you believe! Not the best story but the ghosts are wonderful. I’m sure that’s just what a ghost is like. I’m sure that’s just what a ghost is like. You may prefer sci-fi with aliens, but try this anyway – you won’t be disappointed.

E. Only one word to describe this film – bizarre. All the characters are extremely odd and you don’t know where the story begins or ends. It’s very interesting, although some of the aliens are not very believable. If you want something unusual, this is it.

F. There is nothing in this film to be afraid of even though it’s called Story of a Ghost. It’s a fantastic film with one of the best stories you’ll ever see. Don’t miss it!