Miністерство освіти і науки України
III етап
Всеукраїнської учнівської олімпіади
THE
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF UKRAINE
STAGE
III NATIONAL STUDENTS OLYMPIAD
IN
THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE
Reading Comprehension Test
For 10th form Students
Student’s Booklet
Do not open this booklet
until advised by the teacher
Dictionaries
are not allowed
Reading Comprehension Test for 10th
Form Students
Directions
In this test you will read five texts. Each text is followed by
multiple-choice questions.
You should do the tasks that follow a text on the basis of what is stated
or implied
in that text.
For each task you will choose the best possible answer from four
possible answers (A, B, C, or D), as specified prior to each task. Choose the
best answer and circle the symbol or letter of your choice.
TEXT 1
Did you ever wonder how
cameras work? You may be surprised to discover the answer — just like your eye!
Everything you see in the
world is lighted for you in some way —by the sun, or by a lamp, or by fire.
Light rays travel from these sources in straight lines. When these light rays
hit something solid, like your big brother, they bounce off in every direction.
Millions of rays bounce off his nose, his toes, and everything in-between.
Whatever the light has bounced off — that’s the picture you see!
How do you see the picture?
Your eye is designed to receive these rays of light through a tiny opening.
Only a narrow light beam entering this tiny opening can form a clear picture.
Too much light coming in would cause a blur. The tiny opening is called the
pupil. When it is dark out, the pupil opens a little to admit more light. When
it is sunny, the pupil closes a little.
The camera has a tiny opening
like the pupil. Light forms its picture in the camera the same way it does in
your eye. A camera is a man-made eye. An eye is a natural camera.
Eyes and cameras can take
pictures for you — but they can’ t keep them — not without help. The eye sends
its pictures upside down to the brain. The brain interprets the pictures
right-side up. Your memory stores the pictures, both new ones and old ones, so
you can remember the way your teacher looked yesterday, and also the face of a
friend from your old neighborhood, or how the yard looked when it snowed, or
even the pony you glimpsed once from a car window. Like your eye, a camera can’
t keep the pictures it takes — not by itself. A camera needs film. Film makes a
print of the camera’s pictures so you can always look at them again. Film is
the camera’s memory.
Questions 1
through 6 refer to Text 1
1. What are the routes of light?
a) solid
b) square
c) straight
d) clear
2. People’s eye is designed to receive these rays of
light through
a) a wide hole
b) a narrow crack
c) a window
d) a pupil
3. Too much light coming in would cause
a) a spot
b) an injury
c) a disease
d) a picture
4. A camera is
a) a man-made organ of sight
b) a made-man eye
c) an organ of vision
d) a sight
5. What can’ t eye and camera do?
a) take pictures
b) see pictures
c) make films
d) keep
pictures
6. We see different objects because
a) they are tangible;
b) they reflect light.
c) they are made by
people.
d) they are of different shape and colours.
TEXT 2
Autherine Lucy
On February 3,
1956, Autherine Lucy became the first African-American student to attend the
University of Alabama, although the dean of women refused to allow Autherine to
live in a university dormitory. White students rioted in protest of her
admission, and the federal government had to assume command of the Alabama
National Guard in order to protect her. Nonetheless, on her first day in class,
Autherine bravely took a seat in the front row. She remembers being surprised
that the professor of the class appeared not to notice she was even in class.
Later, she would appreciate his seeming indifference, as he was one of only a
few professors to speak out in favor of her right to attend the university.
For protection,
Autherine was taken in and out of classroom buildings by the back door and
driven from class to class by an assistant to the university president. The
students continued to riot, and one day, the windshield of the car she was in
was broken. University officials suspended her, saying it was for her own
safety. When her attorney issued a statement in her name protesting her
suspension, the university used it as grounds for expelling her for
insubordination. Although she never finished her education at the University of
Alabama, Autherine Lucy’s courage was an inspiration to African-American
students who followed her lead and desegregated universities all over the
United States.
Questions 7
through 12 refer to Text 2
7. According to the passage, what
did Autherine Lucy do on her first day at the University of Alabama?
a) She moved
into a dormitory.
b) She sat in the front row of her
class.
c) She became
terrified of the white rioters.
d. She was
befriended by an assistant to the university president.
8. Based on the information in the
passage, which of the following best describes Autherine Lucy?
a) quiet and shy
b) courageous
and determined
c) clever and
amusing
d) overly
dramatic
9. When she began classes at the
university, Autherine Lucy expected to
a) stand out
from the other students.
b) have the
support of the university faculty.
c) join an
African-American organization for protection.
d) be ridiculed
by the professors.
10. Autherine Lucy never graduated
from the University of Alabama because she
a) moved to
another state.
b) transferred
to another university.
c) dropped out
because of pressure from other students.
d) was expelled
for insubordination.
11. According to the passage, which
of the following is true?
a) The Alabama
National Guard is normally under the command of the U.S. Army.
b) In 1956, the
only segregated university in the United States was in Alabama.
c) Autherine
Lucy was escorted to and from class by the university president’s assistant.
d) A few white students at the
university were pleased that Autherine Lucy was a student there.
12. The riot of students
a) finished with Autherine’s suicide.
b) made more African-American students
enter the university.
c) lead to Autherine Lucy’s suspension
from the university.
d) continued with the professors’
strike.
TEXT 3
Theodore Roosevelt
Theodore
Roosevelt was born with asthma and poor eyesight, yet this sickly child later
won fame as a political leader, a Rough Rider, and a hero of the common people.
To conquer his handicaps, Teddy trained in a gym and became a lightweight boxer
at Harvard. Out west, he hunted buffalo and ran a cattle ranch. Back east, he
became a civil service reformer and police commissioner. He became President
McKinley’s assistant Navy secretary during the Spanish-American War. Also, he
led a charge of cavalry Rough Riders up San Juan Hill in Cuba. After achieving
fame, he became governor of New York and went on to become the vice president.
When McKinley
was assassinated, Theodore Roosevelt became the youngest president at age 42.
He is famous for his motto, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.” Roosevelt
battled for meat inspection and pure-food laws. Also, he wanted to save the
forests and break the grip that big business had on steel and oil. Roosevelt
persuaded the diplomats of warring Russia and Japan to make peace.
Questions 13
through 18 refer to Text 3
13. Which of the following states
the main idea of the passage?
a) Theodore
Roosevelt was a man of many accomplishments.
b) Presidents
should speak softly and carry big sticks.
c) Presidents
can help countries make peace.
d) A governor
can become a president.
14. What achievement illustrates
Roosevelt’s ability to overcome personal obstacles?
a) He led a
charge of cavalry Rough Riders in Cuba.
b) He is famous
for his motto, “Speak softly and carry a big stick.”
c) He overcame
his asthma by training in a gym, and he became a boxer.
d) He became
governor of New York.
15. According to the passage, how
did Roosevelt become president?
a) He won the
support of his party in a political campaign.
b) As vice
president, he took over the presidency when McKinley was assassinated.
c) He won the
nation’s popular vote.
d) He won the
necessary Electoral College votes.
16. He first worked under President
McKinley in what capacity?
a) assistant
Navy secretary during the Spanish-American War
b) police
commissioner
c) governor of
New York
d) civil service
reformer
17. Before his political career,
Roosevelt
a)
worked as a hunter.
b)
earned money by boxing.
c)
was a farmer.
d)
ran a gym.
18. What is NOT mentioned in the text?
a)
Roosevelt overcame his physical problems.
b)
Roosevelt battled for healthy food.
c)
One of his achievements was the end of the war between two countries.
d)
Roosevelt was a faithful husband.
TEXT 4
Saint Maarten
The crystal
clear, blue water and the magnificent sun make the Caribbean island of Saint
Maarten a favorite vacation spot, one that is popular with North Americans
during their winter holidays from December through March, as well as with South
Americans and Europeans from April through August. The French and Dutch settled
on the island in the 1600s, and to this day, the island is divided between the
two of them. The French capital is Marigot; the Dutch capital is Philipsburg.
Tourists soon
discover that St. Maarten has an intriguing history. Ancient artifacts found on
the island date back to the Stone Age, 6,000 years ago! Tourists also learn
that 1,200 years ago the Arawak Indians inhabited all the islands of the West
Indies and were a peaceful people living under the guidance of their chiefs.
Three hundred years after the Arawaks first arrived on St. Maarten, in the
1300s, they were defeated and forced to abandon the island by a hostile tribe
of Indians originating in South America. This new tribe was called the Carib.
The Caribbean Sea was named after them. Unlike the Arawaks, they had no
permanent chiefs or leaders, except in times of strife. And they were
extremely warlike. Worse, they were cannibalistic, eating the enemy warriors
they captured. In fact, the very word cannibal comes from the Spanish name for
the Carib Indians. The Spanish arrived in the fifteenth century and,
unfortunately, they carried diseases to which the Indians had no immunity. Many
Indians succumbed to common European illnesses; others died from the
hard labor forced upon them.
Questions 19 through 24 refer to Text 4
19.
One can infer from the passage that the Stone Age people lived on St. Maarten
around the year
a) 6000 B.C.
b) 4000 B.C.
c) 800 A.D.
d) 1300 A.D.
20. Which of the following is NOT
true about the Carib Indians?
a) The sea was
named after them.
b) They were
peaceful fishermen, hunters, and farmers.
c) They ate
human flesh.
d) They settled
after defeating the Arawak Indians.
21. According to the passage, the
Carib Indians were finally defeated by
a) sickness and
forced labor.
b) the more
aggressive Arawak tribe.
c) the Dutch
West India Company.
d) the French
explorers.
22. One can infer from the passage
that the underlined word “strife” means
a) cannibalism.
b) war.
c) duty-free.
d) chief.
23. According to the article,
present-day St. Maarten
a) belongs to
the Spanish.
b) is
independent.
c) is shared by
the French and the Dutch.
d) is part of
the U.S. Virgin Islands.
24. In the last sentence the word
“succumbed” means
a)
fought;
b)
yielded;
c)
discovered;
d)
survived.
TEXT 5
The composer
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s remarkable musical talent was apparent even before
most children can sing a simple nursery rhyme. Wolfgang’s older sister Maria
Anna (who the family called Nannerl) was learning the clavier, an early
keyboard instrument, when her three-year-old brother took an interest in
playing. As Nannerl later recalled, Wolfgang “often spent much time at the
clavier picking out thirds, which he was always striking, and his pleasure showed
that it sounded good.” Their father Leopold, an assistant concertmaster at the
Salzburg Court, recognized his children’s unique gifts and soon devoted himself
to their musical education.
Born in
Salzburg, Austria, on January 27, 1756, Wolfgang had composed his first
original work by age five. Leopold planned to take Nannerl and Wolfgang on tour
to play before the European courts. Their first venture was to nearby Munich
where the children played for Maximillian III Joseph, elector of Bavaria.
Leopold soon set his sights on the capital of the Hapsburg Empire, Vienna. On
their way to Vienna, the family stopped in Linz, where Wolfgang gave his first
public concert. By this time, Wolfgang was not only a virtuoso harpsichord
player, but he had also mastered the violin. The audience at Linz was stunned
by the six-year-old, and word of his genius soon traveled to Vienna. In a much
anticipated concert, the Mozart children appeared at the Schonbrunn Palace on
October 13, 1762. They utterly charmed the emperor and empress.
Following this
success, Leopold was inundated with invitations for the children to play, for a
fee. Leopold seized the opportunity and booked as many concerts as possible at
courts throughout Europe. A concert could last three hours, and the children
played at least two per a day. Today, Leopold might be considered the worst
kind of stage parent, but at the time, it was not uncommon for prodigies to
make extensive concert tours. Even so, it was an exhausting schedule for a
child who was just past the age of needing an afternoon nap.
Questions 25 through 30 refer to Text 5
25. A good title for this passage
would be
a) Classical
Music in the Eighteenth Century: An Overview.
b) Stage
Parents: A Historical Perspective.
c) Mozart: The
Early Life of a Musical Prodigy.
d) Mozart: The
Short Career of a Musical Genius.
26. According to the passage,
Wolfgang became interested in music because
a) his father
thought it would be profitable.
b) he had a
natural talent.
c) he saw his
sister learning to play an instrument.
d) he came from
a musical family.
27. What was the consequence of
Wolfgang’s first public appearance?
a) He charmed
the emperor and empress of Hapsburg.
b)
Word of Wolfgang’s genius spread to the capital.
c) Leopold set
his sights on Vienna.
d) Invitations
for the miracle children to play poured in.
28. Each of the following statements
about Wolfgang Mozart is directly supported by the passage EXCEPT
a) Mozart’s
father, Leopold, was instrumental in shaping his career.
b) Maria Anna
was a talented musician in her own right.
c) Wolfgang’s
childhood was devoted to his musical career.
d) Wolfgang
preferred the violin to other instruments.
29. According to the passage, during
Wolfgang’s early years, child prodigies were
a) few and far
between.
b) accustomed to
extensive concert tours.
c) expected to
spend at least six hours per a day practicing their music.
d) expected to
play for courts throughout Europe.
30. Based on information found in
the passage, Mozart can best be described as
a) a child
prodigy.
b) a workaholic.
c) the greatest
composer of the eighteenth century.
d) a victim of
his father’s ambition.
Miністерство
освіти і науки України
III
етап Всеукраїнської учнівської олімпіади
з англійської мови
THE MINISTRY OF
EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF UKRAINE
STAGE III NATIONAL
STUDENTS OLYMPIAD
IN THE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
Listening Comprehension Test
For 10th form Students
TEACHER’S BOOKLET
Back to Basics
With climate change and pollution wreaking
havoc on our fragile environment, individuals and businesses alike have been
forced to change their behaviour and adopt new practices in an attempt to
preserve our natural heritage. ‘Green’ is, evidently, the new buzzword – from
hybrid cars to eco-friendly weddings, this new wave of environmental
consciousness has impacted virtually every sphere of our lives. And nowhere is
this shift in attitude more apparent than in the travel industry, where
ecotourism has become the fashionable choice for the eco-conscious traveller.
The International Ecotourism Society
defines ecotourism as ‘responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the
environment and improves the well-being of local people’. Essentially,
ecotourism involves travelling to unspoiled areas where protected plant and
animal species thrive. For the ecotourist, the benefits of such travel are
numerous, and include: observing (often endangered) flora and fauna; engaging
with locals and learning about local culture, and even offering one’s services
as a volunteer. Many countries have developed ecotourism projects that rely
heavily on volunteer participation, these include: leopard monitoring and
research projects in Sri Lanka; reforestation programmes in Ecuador and the
various elephant protection projects in Botswana.
Ecotourism, when properly managed,
enriches and empowers local communities. The money generated by ecotourism is
channeled into the maintenance and development of local infrastructure and is
also used to fund conservation initiatives. Ecotourism also creates jobs for
locals. In some developing countries, such as Costa Rica, Nepal, Kenya and
Ecuador, ecotourism is a thriving industry, and accounts for a large portion of
the gross domestic product.
Ecotourism is low-impact, meaning that
damage caused to the environment is minimal when compared with regular travel.
Certain basic guidelines must be adhered to, for example, tourists are
encouraged to explore their surrounds by foot, rather than by car. As a general
rule, ecotourists opt for accommodation that makes use of alternative energy
sources and they are careful not to waste water and other valuable resources.
Tourists are expected to support local industries by purchasing local produce
instead of imported goods, and are also required to show respect for local
traditions and customs.
Successful ecotourism projects have been
launched in a number of countries. In Kenya, for example, the Samburu people
have turned more than a million acres of previously overgrazed land into a
biodiversity conservation zone. Tourists are guided through the area by Samburu
tribal warriors, and are afforded the rare opportunity to observe endangered
African animals, such as Grevy’s Zebra and the reticulated giraffe, in their
natural habitat.
Another notable ecotourism destination is
the island of Borneo. Rich in flora and fauna, this island has much to offer
the intrepid ecotourist, from rainforests and wetlands to mountain climbing
excursions and botanical tours. Borneo is also home to the Sepilok
Rehabilitation Centre, which was founded in 1964 to provide medical care for
orphaned orang-utans. The Sukau Rainforest Lodge, situated on the banks of the
Kinabatangan River, is a firm tourist favourite – this award-winning eco-lodge
is built on stilts and runs entirely on rainwater and solar power.
Though many ecotourism projects have
served to benefit local communities and preserve plant and animal species, some
ecotourism initiatives do not meet the basic ecotourism requirements. In an
attempt to capitalise on the increasing popularity of ‘green travel’, some
countries have instituted controversial ecotourism projects that have violated
the rights of the locals and significantly harmed the environment. In these
instances, people living in natural areas have been forced to leave their homes
without compensation, which has led to clashes over land rights. Attempts have
been made to regulate ecotourism, but, until comprehensive legislation is
passed, travellers would be wise to research ecotourism projects carefully and
ensure that they give their time and money to legitimate initiatives.
havoc – руйнування,
thrive – процвітати,
adhere – дотримуватися,
clash – конфлікт
Miністерство
освіти і науки України
III етап
Всеукраїнської учнівської олімпіади
з англійської мови
THE MINISTRY OF
EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF UKRAINE
STAGE III NATIONAL
STUDENTS OLYMPIAD
IN THE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
Listening Comprehension Test
For 10th form Students
Student’s Booklet
Do not open this booklet
until advised by the teacher
Directions: in this part of the section you will listen to a
text. After listening look at the questions 1-10, decide, which of them are
true (T) and which are false (F) according to the text you have heard and mark
the letter you have chosen by encircling it.
Remember that you are
not allowed to take any notes while the text is being read out to you.
1. According to the writer, all aspects of modern
life have been affected by the new eco-friendly trend.
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T
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F
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2. Ecotourism encourages walking to untouched areas.
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T
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F
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3. With the help of ecotourism programmes, tourists
have an opportunity to discover local culture and provide volunteer
participation.
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T
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F
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4. Ecotourism raises money only for charity.
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T
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F
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5.
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T
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F
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6. Ecotourism industry constitutes major part of GDP
(gross domestic product).
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T
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F
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7. The natural habitat of Grevy’s Zebra and the
reticulated giraffe in
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T
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F
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8. The Sakau Rainforest Lodge is a popular eco-friendly
hotel in
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T
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F
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9. In some countries, ecotourism has led to conflict
over land ownership and the exploitation of local people.
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T
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F
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10. Ecotourism is a carefully regulated practice.
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T
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F
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PLEASE STOP AND WAIT FOR THE
SECOND READING OF THE TEXT.
Directions: in this part of the section you will listen to the
text tor the second time. After listening look at the questions 11-20, decide,
which of the given answers (A, B, C or D) best corresponds to what was stated
or implied in the text you have heard and mark your answer by encircling the
letter of your choice.
Remember that you are not
allowed to take any notes while the text is being read out to you.
11. According to the text, ‘green’ means
- colour
- eco-awareness
- plants
- not
experienced
12. The main benefit of ecotourism is
- monitoring
endangered plants & animals
- learn the basic concepts of how
to survive in the wilderness.
- free accommodation & food
- eco-friendly
observing of rare species and new culture learning
13. The International Ecotourism Society defines ‘ecotourism’ as
- travel to unspoiled areas preserving the environment and improving
the welfare of the locals.
- development of eco-programmes and educating people on planning
their trip
- usage of alternative sources of energy
- the major
portion of the gross domestic product
14. Eco-accomodation
- makes use of
renewable sources of energy
- permits to
live in locals’ houses during the journey
- provides
tents and sleeping bags
- does not use
alternative energy
15. In which way does local industry
prosper?
- exports a
great amount of homemade abroad
- tourists buy
local production
- smart dispose
of country’s budget
- the locals
give for rent their accommodation
16. Which of the countries had a success
in introducing eco-projects?
- Samburu
- Kenya
- Ecuador
- Botswana
17. According to the text, Grevy’s Zebra
and reticulated giraffe are
- on the verge
of extinction
- sacred
animals of tribal warriors
- live in a
conservation zone
- carnivorous
animals
18. The most notable tourist attraction in
Borneo is
- an eco-lodge
- the
mysterious Kinabatangan River
- orang-utans
- rainforests
19. Tourists are guided through the area
of Samburu by
a. local guides
b. compass
c. tribe members
d. hired guides
20. Some local tribes have left their natural areas because
a. the island is not rich in flora and
fauna
b. many ecotourism projects were harmful
to the environment and abused human rights
c. there is no medical centre
d. of
an eco-lodge
Miністерство
освіти і науки України
III етап
Всеукраїнської учнівської олімпіади
з англійської мови
THE MINISTRY OF
EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF UKRAINE
STAGE III NATIONAL STUDENTS OLYMPIAD
IN THE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
Speaking Comprehension Test
For 10th form Students
TEACHER’S
BOOKLET
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Directions:
In this Test you will select three task slips from
those before you. After selecting three choose the one you feel you are most
capable to speak about and return the other two to the table face down. Then take about a minute to collect your thoughts
before you begin to speak on the topic. You may refer to the topic as needed.
Take a deep breath and begin.
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Adolescence can be a frustrating time for both
parents and teens, as parents realize that old disciplinary strategies no
longer work, and teens struggle to balance their need for independence alongside
parental rules.What problems do teenagers and their parents
have? Why? Do you think it is important for parents to know about their
teenagers’ plans? What is the best thing a parent can do for a teenager?
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Living by the clock is an old habit. Not much that we do requires punctuality,
but people still want to know what time it is. What do you think life would be like
without clocks? How would people structure their day and make plans?
How would it change your lifestyle? What problems might people have?
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3.
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Imagine you have become stranded on
desert island. Without a computer, a phone, or television, how would you
spend your time? What do you know about survival skills, like planting food,
building houses, or making clothes? If you could choose two people to be
stranded with you, who would they be and why?
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4.
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The secret of success in life is for a man to be
ready for this opportunity when it comes. What makes the most successful
people on the planet different from the rest of us? Do they have a special
talent, or are they just lucky? What advice would you give someone who wants
to be successful? What things have you been successful at? Why?
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5.
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The invention of the Internet
has made it possible to communicate with people around the world instantly
and to gather information on any topic. But some information on the Internet
is inaccurate and some people on the Internet are dishonest. Is the Internet
a good or bad tool for people to use? Why? Is e-shopping a good thing? Is it safe to pay online? How to avoid
online fraud?
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6.
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‘Whether we like
it or not, men and women are not the same in nature, temperament, emotions
and emotional responses. They play
different roles in society.’ Do you think male and female brains are
different? How? What are the stereotypes of men and women in your country? Do you think the traditional roles of men
and women are changing in Ukraine?
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People
are just about as happy as they make up their minds to be. Everyone has a different idea of what happiness is,
but most of us want to be happier. What can we learn from looking at the
habits of happy people? Speak about three things that make you happy.
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Real artists put their names on their works, do not run under
the cover of darkness and hide their graffiti tag. Many people think
graffiti is not criminal, but a way to spread a positive message. Is graffiti without
permission art or
vandalism? Should this be
stopped or allowed to exist? Who
are the graffiti writers? What is it that you like or dislike about graffiti
writing?
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‘Just to travel is rather boring, but to travel with
a purpose is educational and exciting’.When you visit a new place, what kind of things do
you like to do? Do you like to see and do the things a tourist would do, or
do you prefer to spend time with the local people? Is there any way to
convert one’s hobby to travel to new places and experience their cultures
into one’s job?
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10.
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Most
of us tell little white lies here and there, but according to new research,
the habit could be downright dangerous. People
lie in order to make themselves look better, to avoid hurting people’s
feelings, or to gain social status in some way. Is it OK to tell lies sometimes? How do you know when someone is
lying? Do you think their behaviour changes? How?
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11.
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They say necessity is the mother of
invention. Which inventions do you think have been the best to mankind? Which
do you think have been the worst? Why? Do you know about any inventors? What
did they invent? If you could invent
anything, what would it be, what would it do and how would it help us?
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12.
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When
you share things online you may be sharing with people you do not know
or trust. Once a message, photo or video has been shared, you also won’t be able to control where it goes. Do you use social media? Which ones are popular in
your country? Why? What is safe social networking? What kind of situations do
you think people can change by using social networks?
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At the present time English is referred
to as a ‘global language’ because it is used for communication by people from
all over the world. Has English influenced your language? If so, what English
words have entered your language? What does your language mean to you? What
are the main problems for a foreign learner studying your language?
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Compared
to the insipid content of the early days of television, today’s programming is often bold and provocative. It’s worthwhile for
parents to think about what role they want TV to play in their family. Which do you think is the more important function
of TV – to entertain or to educate? How do you think parents should control
what young children see on TV? Do you watch TV in English? Which programs?
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Many pupils dream of travelling to other
countries. Let’s imagine that you have to choose a country where you will go
to live for a long time. Which country would you choose? Why? What would be
the best part about living there? The worst? How would you deal with the
problem of being far from your native land?
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‘Advertising is the art of arresting the
human intelligence just long enough to get money from it’. Speak about your
three favourite advertisements. Which medium is each in? What makes them
attractive to you? What kind of people are they aimed at? What does
advertising make you do? Do you mind
being manipulated by advertisements?
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“I’ll think
about it tomorrow, when I can stand it. After all…
tomorrow is another day!” (Scarlett O’Hara, Gone With The
Wind).
The more boring, frustrating, difficult, meaningless, ambiguous, and
unstructured a task is, the more likely you are to procrastinate with it. Do you have troubles starting a difficult task
even though it’s really important? What do you do to overcome your dread? How did you feel after you had
started?
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Nowadays
no one is surprised to see foreigners and foreign students in the streets of
a city.
What can be difficult, however, is understanding how to communicate
effectively with individuals who speak another language. Do you ever have problems trying to communicate with
people who can’t speak your language? Where? What happens? What can you do to
help make yourself understood in situations like this?
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John F. Kennedy, the 35th US
president, once said: ‘Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you
can do for your country.’ Do you think that you have a responsibility to
contribute to your country? Why do you think this is an important question?
What are some examples of things you can do for your country?
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The Internet has changed the meaning of ‘celebrity’.
It allows people to reach a narrow audience across the
world and so become famous within one or more Internet communities.You Tube stars are more popular than traditional
celebrities. What do you think a ‘web celebrity’ is? What are the
positive/negative things about being famous? How do people become famous on
the Internet?
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‘What is wonderful about great literature
is that it transforms the man who reads it towards the condition of the man
who wrote’. Is it true? What makes a work of literature ‘great’?
What authors have recently become popular in your country? Have any
characters in books really impressed you? What book was it? What was the
plot?
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‘As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the
best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the
talents we’ve been given’. Everybody
is talented because everybody who is human has something to express. Do you agree that if you practise something enough,
you can become world-class at it, or do you think you need to have a natural
talent?
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‘Tempers are temporary, but hateful and hurtful
words can be remembered forever.’ What makes you angry? When was the last time you
blew your top? What
things that you do make other people angry? What about people who never lose
their temper? Is this normal? How do they express their anger?
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Meeting
new people can be really interesting. You can end up having great
conversations, discovering new stuff and making good friends. But,
it can also be a fairly worrying experience. You might be nervous and wonder
what you’ll say, how you should act, and what people will think of you. Do you enjoy having conversations with people you
don’t know? What topics do you usually talk about? Where are good places to
meet new people?
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Apart from education, you need good health, and for
that, you need to play sports. Children are encouraged to participate
in organized youth sports competitions because they
are thought to promote such fundamental values as character, teamwork,
determination and commitment. Do you enjoy
sport? Which ones? Have you ever tried to learn a new sport? How successful
were you? Have you ever won a sporting competition? How did you feel?
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Miністерство
освіти і науки України
III етап
Всеукраїнської учнівської олімпіади
з англійської мови
THE MINISTRY OF
EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF UKRAINE
STAGE III NATIONAL
STUDENTS OLYMPIAD
IN THE ENGLISH
LANGUAGE
Writing Comprehension Test
For 10th form Students
TEACHER’S BOOKLET
DIRECTIONS:
In this Test you will be given the task
written on the board. You will begin writing your essay on the pages provided.
When you are finished close your papers. Lay down your pen and wait for us to
collect your test materials.
Choose one of the three suggested topics
and comment on it in a written form. Make sure that you not only make general
comments but also provide personal facts, ideas, and feelings.
1. Women should be in charge of housework
and raising children, as men are responsible for earning a good salary to
support their families.
2. Travelling is the best way for
improving your English as many tourists are native speakers of English.
3. The freedom to choose their own clothes
at work allows young people to express their
personalities more fully.
Reading
KEY 10
TEXT 1 TEXT 2 TEXT
3 TEXT 4 TEXT 5
1.
C 7. B 13. A 19. B 25. C
2. D 8. B 14.
C 20. B 26. C
3. A 9. D 15.
B 21. A 27. B
4. A 10. D 16.
A 22. B 28. D
5. D 11. C 17.
C 23. C 29. D
6. B 12. C 18.
D 24. B 30. A
Listening Key10
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