Завдання І-го ( шкільного) етапу учнівської олімпіади з англійської мови
2020-2021 н. р.
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учасника І-го ( шкільного) етапу
учнівської олімпіади з англійської мови
Краматорської загальноосвітньої школи І-ІІІ ст. № 20
Михайлова Сергія Федоровича
9 клас
1) Listening Comprehension Test
Listen to the text:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10Cbs8_A7yH4YAiHGeJeGc63GFXgHCQBe/view?usp=sharing
Questions 1 through 10 (on your answer sheet write T if the statement is true, F if it is false).
1 | Nicole Svatek is in charge of special courses for the airline company | T | F |
2 | Pilots mustn’t lose self-control in the of an emergency | T | F |
3 | The black box records only the crash scene | T | F |
4 | The crash experts use the black box to find out the causes of the accident | T | F |
5 | The engine failed at 47000 feet | T | F |
6 | Though the captain was very nervous, he managed to land the plane | T | F |
7 | The captain planned the landing without anyone’s help | T | F |
8 | A trainee pilot was among the passengers | T | F |
9 | Over 100 people were died in the crash landing | T | F |
10 | The survived people thanked the captain for saving their lives and his skills | T | F |
Questions 11 through 20 (choose the correct letter A, B, C or D)
11. The special guest of the radio programme
A. Is a trainee pilot
B. Runs the training courses for pilots
C. Is an experienced pilot
D. Is an expert in black box records
12. In this radio programme they speak about the flight crash of
A. 1889
B. 1989
C. 1999
D. 1998
13. The training courses for pilots involve
A. How to cope with emergency situations and stay calm
B. How to use the black box in the dangerous situations
C. How to fly a plane
D. How to use the parachute to land safely
14. The black box
A. Is not always useful
B. Plays taped instructions to the crew
C. Can give information about the cause of a crash
D. Isn’t always used in the cases of emergency
15. Where did the number two engine fail?
A. Over the eastern United States
B. Over the southern United States
C. Over the northern United States
D. Over the western United States
16. The plane's captain
A. Panicked when the plane's engine wouldn't work
B. Decided to go on a CMR course after the crash
C. Tried to land the plane safely.
D. Asked the passengers to stay calm
17. The landing of this plane was
A. Uncontrolled
B. Controlled
C. Controlled but crashed
D. Safe
18. In the United Airlines crash
A. More than 100 people died
B. Exactly 100 people died
C. Less than 100 people died.
D. About 100 people died
19. Many people on the flight survived because
A. A trainee pilot landed the plane
B. The pilot behaved correctly
C. The plane landed in the sea
D. They fastened the safety belts
20. What is the aim of the interview?
A. To instruct how to behave during the flight
B. To teach how to investigate the crash scene
C. To show how to use the black box properly
D. To highlight the importance of attending the special courses for pilots
2)Reading Comprehension Test
Text 1
Treasure at the bottom of the sea
In the 17th century, there were many Spanish sailing ships called galleons that carried gold and jewels from the Americas to Europe. On September 4th, 1622, two galleons called the Nuestra Senora de Atocha and the Santa Margarita left Cuba for Spain. Just a day later, both ships sank during a terrible storm.
Although the lost ships were known to contain huge amounts of treasure, nobody disturbed them for the next 350 years. Despite numerous efforts, no one was able to find them and they became known as the “Ghost Galleons”.
In 1969, a treasure hunter named Mel Fisher set up a company, “Treasure Salvors”, to search for the “Ghost Galleons”. Fisher used to be a farmer, but since 1962 he has worked at sea searching for lost ships. He was so successful at this that he could afford to set up his own company. His boat, Holly`s Folly, began the search in 1969 in the area called the Middle Keys, near Florida. Fisher had studied diaries and reports from the 17th century and according to them the Atocha had sunk here.
But Fisher found nothing and he decided to get the help of Eugene Lyon, an expert in 17th -century Spanish history. Lyon soon realized what had gone wrong. Some of the islands in the area had been renamed and Holly`s Folly was looking in the wrong place. Lyon redirected the search to the tiny Marquesas Keys.
It was two more years, however, before the team found a few silver coins and gold bars from the Atocha. Then, in 1973, they found 4,000 silver coins and three silver bars stamped with numbers that proved they came from the Atocha. The treasure was extremely valuable but the ship itself was nowhere to be found.
It was expensive to continue the search but Fisher didn`t want to give up. He concentrated instead on finding the Margarita and started looking in an area called the Quicksands. To start with, just a few pieces of treasure were discovered by the team and then, at last, they found some half-buried pieces of wood. It was the Margarita. The divers continued taking objects from the Margarita for another two years. Stories about the find appeared in newspapers around the world and the treasure was eventually sold for £25 million. Fisher was rich and famous but he was still determined to find the Atocha and in 1985 he continued his search.
This time he concentrated on an area called the Hawk Channel. Finally, on July 20, Fisher found hundreds of silver bars and chests of silver coins lying on the seabed close to the Atocha. It had taken 16 years, but at last he had found both ships.
Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true, ‘F’ - if it is false.
1. The Margarita and the Atocha sank a day after they had left Cuba.
2. Fisher had to borrow money to start his company “Treasure Salvors”.
3. Lyon told Fisher that the two ships had sunk in the Marquesas Keys area.
4. Soon after he had sold objects from the Margarita, Fisher thought about stopping his search for the Atocha.
Text 2
Who rules the school?
Are kids good at teaching? Six teenagers from Scotland found out… They became teachers for an unusual TV programme!
Could you teach your teachers? Thirteen-year-old Laura did exactly that when she became a head teacher! So how did this happen? Laura was studying at secondary school when she answered an advert for a TV programme called Rule the school. She and five other young ‘teachers’ chose the subjects they wanted to teach. However, there was another twist to the programme - the students in this school were adults... and they were real-life teachers. The aim of the lessons was to get these teachers to be more ‘cool’ in one week.
The curriculum was very different from a normal school. Laura taught text-messaging, Beth taught break dancing and Fraser taught computer gaming. The other subjects included popstar skills and ‘funky football’ and a project to make their clothes more fashionable. All the real teachers took part in every lesson. They couldn't make excuses! Of course, they had homework and examinations in every subject at the end. They were also surprised by the school uniform: three-quarter-length shorts, a sports top and trainers! ‘These clothes are ridiculous’, they complained.
On the first morning, the new ‘teachers’ felt quite nervous. Some unusual ‘students’ were waiting in the classrooms, and a few of them weren't behaving very well. Some of the adults were chewing gum. Others had their feet on the desks. They were all chatting to their friends when their new teacher came in. These actions surprised the teenagers, but they dealt with bad behaviour quickly. In the school assembly, the adult students were laughing. One teacher immediately shouted, ‘You’re just making fools of yourselves’. His audience giggled even more, but he carried on. ‘This isn't cool, this is immature!’
What did the ‘teachers’ do to punish bad behaviour? They didn't give detentions or extra homework. Instead, they used their imagination to make up better punishments. For example, the adults who misbehaved in assembly had to wear headphones and listen to ‘techno’ music for half an hour. Towards the end, they were begging the teacher to turn off the music. After that, they promised to be good! Gradually, there were improvements as the adults concentrated on their lessons. They finished their fashion projects and learned some cool dance moves. They didn't write any essays, though! Finally, the grown-ups revised for their exams. Most of them got good results, but some people were disappointed because they didn't pass. However, they all agreed that the week was a very educational experience!
Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true, ‘F’ - if it is false.
5. The curriculum was similar to a comprehensive school.
6. “The teachers” worked out an unusual punishment for those who misbehaved.
7. By the end of the programme, the real teachers were feeling fed up.
8. At the end of the challenge the grown-ups were frustrated.
Text 3
EUROPA PARK
Looking for ideas for a great day trip? Trying to find the perfect family holiday? You'll find thrills and chills for all the family at Europa-Park! It’s the biggest and most thrilling theme park in Germany! located in the beautiful gardens of the historic Balthasar Castle it has over 100 attractions and fascinating shows.
This year give your family their best holiday ever at Europa-Park. The rides are better than ever, we've never had as much fun as we had at Europa-Europa-Park!
THRILLS
No other tourist destination in Germany is as thrilling as Europa Park See twelve exciting European destinations in one day! Visitors can stroll around the various attractions or ride on the Europa-Park train. The tour begins at the train station in Germany and takes you through twelve exciting European destinations. First stop, Italy, where there is spine-chilling fun in our scariest attraction, the Ghost Castle of the Medici. Then it's off to France for a ride on Silver Star Europe's highest and biggest roller coaster. Next, we go to England for a fantastic Football experience that offers sport and entertainment for the whole family Have fun in the Football Scooters cars designed in the shape of the latest sports shoes or watch exciting games on large screens in the futuristic ' Arena of Football'
Younger visitors will enjoy an archaeological excavation in Greece where they can experience their first roller coaster ride in Pegasus After that, the tour visits Portugal where a massive new sailing ship waits in the harbour. It's the impressive entrance to the Atlantica SuperSplash water-coaster. Visitors of all ages can learn about shipbuilding and see the captain's cabin on this model of a sixtéenth-century ship. If you would rather have a more comfortable experience check out the sights, sounds and smells of the Magic Cinema with more than 440 interactive seats. Our newest attraction is Atlantis Adventure, an interactive indoor ride for the whole family
CHILLS
Europa-Park has accommodation to suit everybody. More adventurous guests can stay in a tent in the Tipi Village and enjoy the typical Wild West scenery Camping fans can use Europa Park's large caravan site, just five minutes from the main entrance. Or perhaps you prefer a little more comfort? Then choose from a Spanish country house a medieval castle or a luxury hotel with the charming atmosphere of Italy or a Portuguese monastery.
Little tips for great adventures
Shopping: Buy your souvenirs and gifts before 3 p.m. and they can be taken to the main entrance or your hotel free of charge.
Cash Dispensers: These are located at the main entrance and near the information Office. Inside the park you can pay in many places with credit cards.
First Aid: The First-Aid Station is located next to the roller coaster in Russia. Trained staff are available during opening hours. In an emergency please contact a member of staff.
Restaurants: 30 different restaurants and fast food places.
Opening times: 1st March – 31st October 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Earlier and later opening hours during peak season/
Admission prices
Children under 4 – free Children (4-11) - €26,50
Adults - €30,00 Senior Citizens (60+) - €26,50
Children on their birthday free (up to 12th birthday)
Annual tickets and group tickets are cheaper than individual tickets.
Height and age restrictions for rides.
Arena of Football and Pegasus roller coaster: from 4 years and minimum 100 cm.
Silver Star: from 11 years and min 140 cm
Choose the correct variant.
9. How would you describe the accommodation at Europa-Park?
A. There's a good choice
B. It's adventurous
C. It's near the main entrance to the park
D. You have to sleep in a tent
10. What happens if you buy presents in the morning?
A. You can leave them at the shop until 3p.m
B. You can pay extra and your hotel will keep them for you
C. You don't have to pay for them
D. They can be taken to the main entrance or your hotel
11. Which attraction is also educational?
A. Italy’s Ghost Castle
B. The Pegasus roller coaster in Greece
C. The Atlantica SuperSplash in Portugal
D. The Magic Cinema
12. Paul is six years old and 125 cm tall Which attraction(s) can he go on?
A. The Eurosat and Swiss racing track
B. All of them except the Silver Stat
C. The Arena of Football and Pegasus roller coaster
D. All of them
Text 4
Teen Big Brother is here!
1. Imagine living with people you don't know - it could be fun or it could be a nightmare! Eight British teenagers recently had the chance of a lifetime - to be Big Brother housemates in the most famous house in the UK. With the world watching them, they had just ten days to get to know each other - how would they get on?
2. The final eight contestants were among thousands of British teenagers who had applied to take part in Teen Big Brother. They came from different backgrounds and cultures and had just one thing in common - their age.
3. Caroline and Hasan were the first to arrive in the house. Caroline was very confident and positive about their new home and this immediately attracted Hasan to her. They got on very well and laughed a lot together. However, when Jade, the third housemate, arrived she was nervous and couldn't make eye contact. James, on the other hand, was very friendly and made a good first impression. He introduced himself and said, ‘Nice to meet you’. He was polite but it was also a good way to start making friends.
4. Paul, Shaneen and Tracey were all very likeable from the start because they were honest. When Caroline asked how they were feeling, they admitted they were scared and this is often a way to win friends. When Tommy finally burst into the house he appeared confident and arrogant. It was difficult for the quieter housemates to approach him.
5. Over the course of ten days, the group got to know each other, like each other, and sometimes dislike each other! They had to put up with each other's habits, attitudes and personalities. They learned to live as a group and make decisions together.
6. The programme showed how they got on with each other in different situations. The housemates had to do various tasks together. These varied from unblocking the loo and planning shopping lists to controlling a simulated aeroplane.
7. So how was the Big Brother house different from home? The main difference was that these housemates were on TV every day. However Big Brother told them there would be no communication with the outside world except in emergencies. The show's organisers also told them to leave mobile phones at home as well as other personal possessions such as make-up.
8. Ten days without mobiles and make-up is probably difficult for most teenagers. Dr Smith, a psychologist who was watching the show, explained why. He said that image was everything to a teenager and personal possessions reflected their personalities to the outside world. He said that Big Brother had stripped the housemates of their identities and that all of them had found that difficult.
9. The housemates reacted in different ways to these house rules. Dr Smith said that Jade had had the strongest reaction to them. He added that she was usually quite a confident girl but without her make-up she became very insecure.
10. James also had difficulty. He was quite laid-back and funny, but he didn't like the rules. Inside the house he had tried to hold on to his individuality and had got angry when Big Brother had taken that away. Dr Smith said that Big Brother was a house of individuals and whatever Big Brother tried to do, the housemates would always want to remain themselves. When the programme was over the housemates tried again to show their individuality and some of them even changed their names.
Choose the correct variant.
13. How were the contestants in Teen Big Brother similar?
A. They had the same culture.
B. They were all about the same age.
C. They were from a similar background.
D. They wore all boys.
14. What did they learn in the Big Brother house?
A. They learned to do things together.
B. They learned how to be different.
C. They knew all about each other's personalities.
D. They decided to get on with each other.
15. Why is it difficult for teenagers to do without their personal possessions?
A. They can't phone their friends.
B. Their possessions are everything to them.
C. They can't show others what they are really like.
D. They can't wear clothes.
16. What happened after Big Brother?
A. They tried to be themselves again.
B. They tried to remain like each other.
C. They all gave themselves new names.
D. Big Brother became a house of individuals
Text 5
Summer jobs in children`s camps
Camp America is an organization that runs over 12,000 children`s summer camps in the USA. All the camps are in the countryside and some are in areas of outstanding natural beauty. Different types of camps are available. While some are designed mainly for sports activities, others are suitable for children with different interests. Accommodation is provided at the majority of camps but some children attend during the day and return home in the evening.
Camp America offers a variety of summer jobs for young people. Some allow you to work directly with children teaching sport, dancing or arts and require relevant qualifications. There are other jobs working with children, however, that do not require special skills or qualifications. In these roles you help to run activities and take care of children after organized events have finished.
If you do not want to work with children, there are other jobs available such as office work, laundry work and food preparation. You do not have responsibility for any children in these roles, so you often have more free time in the evenings.
You can make paper or online applications for summer camp jobs. To complete a paper application you need to write to us requesting a form, which you then need to complete and return. We will send you a list of interviewers located in your area and you need to select one to arrange a convenient time for an interview. You can apply online by visiting our “How to apply Section” on our main website. Here you can fill out your application form and select an interviewer.
There are certain general requirements that all applicants must meet: you must be 18 years of age or older, speak fluent English, and be able to provide two references. It is also essential that you are available for work for a minimum of nine weeks, and be able to leave for the USA no later than June 28 and return no earlier than August 24.
If you are successful at interview, we will inform you immediately where you will be working in the USA. We will also help you with your visa application. This involves attending an interview at the US embassy in your home country. You will also have to pay the embassy fee for visa applications. The fee is currently $100 but can increase without notice.
We arrange you free return flights and your transfer by bus from the airport to your summer camp. While you are working at the camp you receive pocket money and free accommodation and food. You may choose to travel around the USA once your work has finished. If you inform us, we can arrange a later return flight.
Choose the correct variant.
17. Summer camps in the USA are available for
A. Children who are engaged in sport
B. Teens who like to be active
C. Children who have a variety of interests
D. Children with good academic performance at school
18. If you want to work at the summer camp,
A. You must be qualified to do any work
B. No special skills are required
C. You have to be experienced
D. The necessity of qualification depends on the position you will choose
19. All applicants must meet certain general requirements, such as
A. Being grown-up and to be experienced
B. Being of age, perfect knowledge of spoken English and several references.
C. Being available for work for a minimum of ten weeks.
D. Being communicative and responsible.
20. Camp America provides you with
A. Embassy fee for visa application
B. Free lodging, meals and transfer
C. Pocket money
D. Free one-way flight and transfer
3)Writing Comprehension Test
Оберіть одну з запропонованих тем та розкрийте одну з тем ( 15-18 речень)
1. Imagine that you are going to spend a winter month in Britain. Write a letter to your English friend about your future travel. Include the following information:
· Why are you going to Britain? Where are you going to stay?
· What places of interest would you like to visit? Explain your choice.
· Ask your friend what means of transport he/she will advise to use to travel around the country.
! Do not mention your real name and surname in the letter.
2. Write an article to your school newspaper about a sports competition in your school. Include the following information.
· why and when the competition took place, who took part in the competition, what sports the participants competed in;
· what moments of the competition were the most memorable;
· what rewards the participants received.
3. Write an essay on the importance of school education. Include the following
information:
· what obligatory subjects in the 9th form are important for your future;
· what life skills you acquire at school;
· whether you have got any extra-curricular activities at school and how they broaden your horizons and develop your abilities.
10 клас
1) Listening Comprehension Test
Listen to the text:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10IatP8R7qnxQqBgkm9dvZQq1xEcsn-Yv/view?usp=sharing
Questions 1 through 10 (on your answer sheet write T if the statement is true, F if it is false).
1 | Louise Graham is a group leader at Adventure Centre for grown-ups. | T | F |
2 | At first she got the idea of working only for a year. | T | F |
3 | When Louise Graham first arrived she almost didn’t have enough experience. | T | F |
4 | She was self-confident enough. | T | F |
5 | There are few accidents at this centre. | T | F |
6 | She wasn’t interested in her job from the very beginning. | T | F |
7 | She used the activities that had been tried before. | T | F |
8 | The company support the stuff only in getting them qualification for career promotion. | T | F |
9 | The parents are very thankful for the teachers’ efforts. | T | F |
10 | Louise Graham dropped the idea of changing her job. | T | F |
Questions 11 through 20 (choose the correct letter A, B, C or D)
11. Louise holds the position of
A. An assistant manager
B. The head of the center
C. A group leader at Adventure Centre
D. The headmaster of the center
12. How long has Louise been working at Ravensfield?
A. About six months
B. About one Year
C. About two years
D. About sixteen months
13. When she started working at the center, she felt
A. A little afraid of being injured doing her job
B. Rather nervous in case she did her job badly
C. More confident than she thought she would
D. Experienced enough for this position
14.What does she most enjoy about working with children?
A. Thinking of new things for them to do.
B. Helping the less able ones achieve more
C. Ensuring they behave well at all times
D. Revealing and developing new skills
15. How does she feel about working at night?
A. She was fed up with it
B. It’s unfair that she has to do it.
C. It’s something that she enjoys
D. It’s a necessary part of the job
16. The teachers get a day off
A. After three working nights
B. When you start working at 9 p.m.
C. When you change from days to nights
D. If you work at the weekends.
17. At the end of a course, the children
A. Get on much better with each other
B. Thank the staff for all they’ve done
C. Have gained useful qualifications
D. Looked forward to their holidays
18. An added advantage of working at Ravensfield is that
A. She has long summer holidays
B. She can now afford to run a car
C. She has made some new friends
D. She has earned a lot of money
19. What does she want to do in the future?
A. Work in a bigger center
B. Get promotion at Ravensfield
C. Go into a different kind of work
D. Take a leave for a while
20. What are the ambitions of Louise’s colleagues?
A. They have the same views as Louise.
B. They don’t share her point of view.
C. They don’t want to climb a career ladder
D. They want to find a new job
2)Reading Comprehension Test
Text 1
CIRCUS OZ
In 1977 two already successful circus groups, Soapbox Circus and the New Circus, joined together to start Circus Oz. The performers loved ordinary circus skills but they wanted to make a different kind of show, adding music, theatre and comment. They got together a collection of old trucks and caravans and went on the road. It was a fresh and original voice in circus and was immediately popular with audiences. Only one of the original members of the circus remains now but it has kept the same aims.
Since that time, Circus Oz has performed in 26 different countries. In the mid-1980s new circus groups began to appear across the world and Circus Oz performers went to train with acrobats from China`s Nanjing Acrobatic Troupe. Many of the skills learnt then are still in the show, although the style is now definitely Circus Oz rather than Chinese.
As with all circuses, performances take place inside a tent or Big Top. Circus Oz`s first tent was sewn together by performers in a large basement. It was used for years to tour Australia but when it became too small, Circus Oz was forced to hire tents or move into theatres.
In 2002, Circus Oz had a new tent made. It is designed with few poles inside so people watching can see better than in other circuses.
The performances are suitable for people of all ages and each show features a live band. The Big Top is heated and air-conditioned but audiences need to dress for the time of year. Snacks and drinks are served in the Big Top but not full meals.
Circus Oz classed are held at the circus Oz Headquarters in Port Melbourne. Every Saturday of the school term there are classes for both children and teenagers. The Introduction to Circus class is for 7-12-year olds, taking the children through a range of circus skills with a focus on developing good form and having fun. The Circus Skills class is for 8-12-year olds, and is offered to children who have already done a few terms of Introduction to Circus. The Teenage Special class is for 13-18-year olds. This class is for both beginners and those who are continuing from the Circus Skills class. Classes are also run during some of the school holidays. There is a class for 7-12-year olds along with a teenage class. Both classes are for beginners and those who have been practicing their skills for a while.
Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true, ‘F’ - if it is false.
1. The aim of Circus Oz was to combine traditional circus skills with new ideas.
2. When Circus Oz first started, the tents were hired.
3. Some food is available during Circus Oz performances.
4. There are classes for two age groups in the holidays.
Text 2
The game that made history
1. Action and excitement, thrills and challenges: surely these are the ingredients that keep everybody hooked on computer games? Wrong! One of the best-selling computer games has none of these ingredients. Have you ever enjoyed putting out the rubbish? What about sleeping or studying? It all sounds really dull, but that’s what you get in this game. In case you haven`t guessed yet, I’m talking about The Sims. In fact the publishers didn’t think it would sell very well, but they were wrong! The Sims has sold several million copies worldwide since it came out in 2000. Of course, part of the reason for this is that computer games have become more popular. Now they’re very versatile: you can play The Sims online or use a portable console to play anywhere, anytime. I’ve had a console for about a year now, and it’s definitely my favourite hobby!
2. To understand why I chose to review The Sims, you need to know a bit about the history of computer games. Most of my friends like traditional games which involve sports or battles. In these games the objective is clear: you win by scoring more points than your opponent. You need fast reactions and good concentration, too, as most games are very interactive and respond to lots of different input from the user. Games have changed a lot over the past few years. Now most action-packed films, like Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings, exist as computer games. Why? Because good games usually need a hero and a battle between good and evil. However, none of these ideas influenced Will Wright, the man who created The Sims. He wanted to create a 'real' world.
3. As a boy, Will was a quiet, intelligent bookworm who wanted to be an astronaut. He still collects robots and pieces of space equipment! Will’s interest in unusual things eventually led him to games design. The Sims began when Will created a game to design a dream home with beautiful graphics. When players tested it, they were disappointed that there was no-one to live in the homes, so Will created little people for this new world. The game testers loved it and so The Sims was born. There are loads of different Sims games, but the best version I’ve ever played is The Sims 2, because the artificial intelligence makes the characters even more real.
4. I would recommend this game for lots of different reasons. My sister and I love it because you can create characters who look like you and your friends. We’ve just made a Sim who looks like my teacher! In many ways Sims are just like real people. You can even programme their personalities, but their moods can change, so one Sim may respond differently each time you play.
5. My only criticism of The Sims is that you need a lot of patience. Sims are very hard to train – you have to wake them up and make them work and teach them to clean their homes. They don’t always do what you want.
6. I would like to summarise by adding that one of The Sims’ best features is the ability to create your own 'story' world, with a huge range of characters. This might be why around 60 percent of Sims players are girls and women. In fact, The Sims is so popular that people say Will Wright has completely changed computer gaming. If you haven’t already played this game, you should definitely try it!
Mark ‘T’ if the statement is true, ‘F’ - if it is false.
5. Many computer games require speed and attention.
6. The Sims’ character are very predictable.
7. The reviewer dislikes teaching Sims’ what to do.
8. The majority of Sims’ players are male.
Text 3
Historical truth or Hollywood Fiction?
Pirates of the Caribbean is a great film, but don’t believe everything you see about the life of an eighteenth-century pirate! The filmmakers clearly hadn’t studied history before they made the film. In the film, a pirate’s life seems exiting and Johnny Depp looks romantic, but in real life pirates weren’t romantic at all, they were robbers and murders. They attacked ships, killed sailors and took anything valuable. And it’s no good looking for hidden treasure, because as soon as they got into port, they sold the jewels or gold they had stolen.
A pirate’s life involved danger, violence and an early death, so perhaps it was a bit too exciting at times. It was certainly a hard life, because pirate ships weren’t like the luxury cruise ships we see nowadays in the Caribbean. Three hundred years ago ships were filthy and cramped.
The smell of human sweat on board ship was unimaginable. There wasn’t much privacy, there weren’t any toilets and lots of pirates had stomach problems.
Pirates often suffered from stomachache because of their terrible food. There wasn’t any choice, there wasn’t very much and what they had was usually dry and tasteless or rotten. Fresh water was a luxury and fresh fruit was definitely none of the menu. Often, when the cook went to the cupboard he found that rats had eaten most of the food. Some ships had thousands of rats on board and they were hungry! Rats weren’t the only traveling companions. When they left the tropical ports, sailors often found that snakes, poisonous spiders and scorpions had come with them and everyone had fleas.
When they weren’t robbing other ships, pirates had time – and lots of it. Without twenty-first century technology such as satellite navigation to plan the route and DVD’s to entertain you, voyages were long and boring. Pirates who had finished their work sat around, played cards and sewed. By the time they got home most had become experts at making their own clothes! They probably didn’t look as good as Johnny Depp with his high boots and exotic make-up but many liked to look swart when they weren’t on board ship.
Life at sea was hard, boring, dangerous and dirty, why did men choose to become pirates? In the 1700s, life on land was just as bad. A pirate’s life probably sounded exciting. When they got home pirates told stories of how they had been visiting beautiful places and having lots of adventures. They had stolen treasure and now they were rich. That probably sounded attractive to poor young men who had been working on farms for very little money. You won’t learn much about the life of an eighteenth-century pirate from Johnny Depp!
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9. Before filming “Pirates of the Caribbean”, the scriptwriters
A. Were aware of the historical events.
B. Didn’t possess any information
C. Were told a lot about the history
D. Were deeply interested in the history
10. The pirates suffered from indigestion
A. Because the rats had eaten their food
B. Because the food didn’t taste of anything
C. Because there wasn’t much food
D. Because the food wasn’t cooked very well
11. When did the pirates find the animals on board?
A. After leaving the ports
B. On their way to the port
C. Before leaving the port
D. During their stay in ports
12. Why were pirates bored on board ship?
A. Because the voyages were very long
B. Because there was nothing to do
C. Because they wanted to rob more ships
D. Because they didn’t like sewing
Text 4
Restaurant Manager
Laura Davy has been the manager at Quinto’s restaurant since 2001. Quinto’s is a popular restaurant and often has as many as 500 customers every evening. It is a big business to run but Davy says she can`t imagine doing anything else.
Restaurant work was not what she intended to do. She started studying music at the university but then left to work in a restaurant. “My family didn’t agree with my choice but it was very clear to me that that was what I wanted to do.” She did a bit of everything and learned quickly. She started training as a chef but soon realized she was better at restaurant management.
Davy now divides her time between the restaurant floor and the office. She sometimes regrets spending so much time in the office and misses being with customers. “I have to arrive at the office very early. There are always a lot of kitchen supplies to order and bills to pay before meeting staff. If I have a really busy day in the office, I leave around 7, just before people arrive in the restaurant.”
Davy manages about 140 staff and knows how important they are to the business. «I don`t have happy customers without good staff». She sometimes employs the wrong people but believes that making mistakes is the only way to learn. «I`ve succeeded in building up a good team». However, staff sometimes leave Quinto’s to work in other restaurants or travel abroad. Davy accepts that she cannot always keep staff. “If they’ve already made their decision, there’s no point saying anything. But if they come back at a later date, I’m happy to reemploy them.”
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13. What is the writer trying to do in the text?
A. give details of opportunities in the restaurant business
B. compare a restaurant job with other choices of career
C. describe what one restaurant managers’ work involves
D. Encourage young people to start a restaurant career
14. Davy’s choice of a restaurant career
A. Involved a change of plans
B. Was approved of by her parents
C. Was something she felt uncertain about
D. Required her to do a management course
15.What does Davy think about her working day?
A. She likes to meet her stuff early in the morning
B. She would like to spend more time with customers
C. She prefers doing office jobs to working in the kitchen
D. She enjoys being busy because the day passes more quickly
16.What does Davy say about staff who decide to leave Quinto’s?
A. She would not give them their jobs back
B. She doesn’t try to persuade them to stay
C. They are a bad influence on the rest of the team
D. They will benefit from working in other restaurants.
Text 5
The Millennium Stadium, Cardiff
A new sports stadium opened in Gardiff, capital of Wales, in June 1999. The stadium stands proudly over the city as there aren’t many other high buildings. It was built on the site of the world- famous Cardiff Arms Park rugby stadium.
The original Cardiff Arms Park was a piece of ground next to the River Taff, given to the city residents in 1803 by the Marquis of Bute. The idea was that it would be used for leisure activities. The first sporting event on the piece of ground was in 1848 when a cricket match was organized but it wasn’t until 1881 that the first seating area of 300 seats was built. Over the next hundred year, Cardiff Arms Park became well known as a location for many important rugby matches.
By the 1990s it had become clear that the stadium was no longer big enough. At that time, there was room for 53,000 people in the Cardiff stadium (including 11,000 standing). This total number would soon be reduced by a law of safety which stopped people standing in stadium.
A number of different choices were looked at. One was to expand the size of the exiting stadium, increasing the number of seats by one-third. Another suggestion was to find another site somewhere in Cardiff to build a new stadium. But in the end it was decided to knock down the old stadium and build a new one on the same site.
Work began on 27 April 1997. It was the first stadium in Britain to have a moving roof so the whole stadium can be covered if it rains or the roof can be left open if it is fine. Another successful design feature is that wherever you sit in the stadium you have an excellent view, even if you’re in one of the corners.
The stadium is just a few minutes’ walk from the Central Station with bus stops nearby so it is in a perfect location. If you happen to be in Cardiff, you can take a tour of the stadium. Climb to the top and enjoy the views, run down the players’ tunnel and imagine yourself being cheered by 72,000 people or visit the changing rooms, training rooms and medical rooms. Tours take place Monday –Saturday (first tour departs 10am, last tour departs 4 pm), but there is no tour on match of event days. Tours leave from Gate 3 (Westgate Street). You should arrive 10 minutes before the departure of the tour and payment is due upon arrival. For prices of a Millennium Stadium Tour call 029 2082 2228.
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17.The original Cardiff Arms Park used to be
A.One of the landmarks of the city
B. World-famous sport center
C. Recreational center
D.A piece of vacant land
18.Why wasn’t a cricket match held until 1881?
A. Because of lack of money
B. Because the competitors didn’t have proper equipment
C. Because the stadium admitted not enough people
D. Because playing cricket was prohibited by law
19.What is the main peculiarity of the first stadium in Britain?
A. Precipitations couldn’t prevent from watching the match
B. Increasing the number of seats by one-third
C. An excellent view from the stadium
D. People were not allowed to stand during the match
20. What are the terms of booking and paying the tour?
A. Tours should be booked and paid by phone
B. No booking and payment before the immediate start of the tour
C. You should book the tickets in advance and pay only in cash
D. You should book the tickets 10 days before and pay by credit card.
3)Writing Comprehension Test
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1. According to Bill Gates, “Leaders will be those who empower others” and, in life, we come across many different types of leaders in different parts of our lives.
· Choose a person whom you believe to be a great leader and describe the qualities he or she has that characterize him/her as a leader?
· In your opinion, are these qualities unique or do all great leaders possess them?
· How have leaders influenced your own life? Or how have you influenced others as a leader?
2. In today’s technological age, communication experts are worried that people are too wired and too distracted by their electronic devices. Experts have noticed that people are slowly replacing face- to-face communication with emails and texts, which isolate people instead of connecting them.
- In your opinion, do electronic devices and communication isolate or connect people? Use examples to illustrate your choice.
- How much time per day do you spend communicating on electronic devices (computer, phone, etc.)?
- Compare the advantages and disadvantages of face-to-face communication versus electronic communication.
3. Are out-of-school activities as important as schoolwork?
- What different skills can students learn from out-of-school activities than from school subjects in school? Give examples.
- How can out-of-school activities help a student’s future?
- What might be some disadvantages of participating in out-of-school activities?
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