For questions 1 8 cross out the word a b or c that

Прочитайте текст о слонах и выберите соответствующее пропущенное слово A, B или C. Read the article about elephants. Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space. For questions 1-8, mark A, B or C.

What do you know about elephants? There are two kinds (0) _C_ elephant -African elephants and Indian elephants. African elephants, (1) _____are taller, also have bigger, rounder ears. An African elephant’s ears are almost (2) ___same size as sheets for a single bed! But elephants don’t only use (3) ___ears to hear with. They wave them around to make them look much (4) ____dangerous than they really are. Elephants stay together in groups called ‘herd’ and can live (5) _____80 years. They are very big and they never stop (6) _____. They often eat for 20 hours each day because they have such big bodies. An African elephants is heavier (7) _____six cars! The only animals that are (8) ______than elephants are whales.

0. A. from B. off C of
1. A. what B. which C. who
2. A. any B. a C. the
3. A. their B. them C. they
4. A. more B. many C. most
5. A. ago B. since C. for
6. A. grows B. growing C. grow
7. A. than B. then C. when
8. A. large B. larger C. largest

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3a Выберите лучшее слово (А, В, С или D) для каждого пропуска (1-8).

Ты с нетерпением 1) ждешь, когда пойдешь в школу или ты абсолютно боишься(dread) этого? Или, возможно, ты бы предпочел пойти в школу где-то еще! На этой неделе журнал Go рассмотрит, насколько разными бывают школы 2) в мире.

А.

В мире существует много видов школ. Некоторые дорогие, частные школы-интернаты, как, например Школа Регби в Англии, где была изобретена(inventend) игра регби! Также есть специальные школы, например школы драмы, танцевальные школы или 40 акробатических школ в Уцяо, в Китае. Это может звучать смешно, но как объясняет 13-летний Чжан Ли: «Наша тренировка(training) начинается 5:30 утра. Это очень тяжело, но эти навыки(skills) помогут мне 3) зарабатывать на жизнь, когда я закончу школу». Также в разных школах огромное количество учебных предметов. В Средней школе Холдена в США, предметы включают в себя рисование комиксов, уроки фотографии, написание песен и йогу.

В.

В школе в горах Аннапурна в Непале, занятия не начинаются раньше 10 утра потому, что многие ученики вынуждены пройти пешком час, чтобы добраться до школы. В Японии нет ничего необычного(unusual) в том, чтобы 4) тратить 2 часа или больше, чтобы добраться до школы на общественном транспорте(public trasport) «Это не так уж и плохо» — говорит 15-летний Кейко из Токио. «Иногда я учусь или сплю в поезде, и это хороший способ догнать моих друзей 5) по учебе».

С.

Средняя продолжительность учебного дня в Великобритании и США – 6 с половиной часов для учащихся средней школы. Ученикам в Корее и Греции, 6) однако не так повезло! После школы они посещают(attend) дополнительные занятия в частных школах. «Обычно, — говорит Джи Ким из Сеула, Южная Корея, — я не возвращаюсь домой раньше полуночи, но если я не буду упорно заниматься, я не 7) поступлю в хороший университет».

D.

Во всех школах есть правила, но иногда они действительно строгие(strict). В колледже Итон, очень известной школе-интернате для мальчиков в Англии, студенты носят изящную(smart), но очень старомодную форму(old-fashioned unifom) с длинным пиджаком, штанами и рубашкой; в Японии все должны участвовать(participate) в «о содзи» или уборке школы перед тем, как идти домой, в то время как в школе Саммерхилл в Англии, где студенты сами придумывают правила!

Е.

Итак, твоя школа лучше или хуже, чем школы в других частях мира? Неважно каков твой ответ, мы не должны забывать, что у 300 миллионов детей в мире нет школ, чтобы в них ходить. Так что если ты даже захочешь изменить какие-то вещи в своей школе, ты один из счастливчиков!

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For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each

gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Example: 0 A meet B link C join D unite

What is a Coincidence?

A coincidence is a surprising thing that happens to us. For example, two friends go

shopping alone on the same day. When they (0) meet up afterwards, they discover that

they’ve each bought an identical T-shirt. Many people (1) …….. coincidences as significant

or mysterious. But the simple (2) …….. could be that friends tend to have similar taste in

clothes. In reality, life is (3) …….. of coincidences, but normally we don’t notice them. For

example, in almost fifty percent of all football matches, two players share the same

birthday. This seems surprising, (4) …… that there are 365 possible birthdays in the year.

But most of these matches will be played without anybody being (5) …….. that the

coincidence exists. (6) …….. your birthday is today or tomorrow, you don’t generally go

around telling people when it is. What’s more, without realising it, you probably (7) ……..

into contact with lots of people born on the same day as you. But when a coincidence is

(8) …….. to your attention, it still seems amazing.

1 A consider B think C regard D believe

2 A resolution B definition C motivation D explanation

3 A heavy B rich C full D crowded

4 A given B except C even D instead

5 A noticed B known C aware D intelligent

6 A Therefore B Whereas C Meanwhile D Unless

7 A make B come C have D go

8 A taken B carried C brought D shown

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Задания для 7-8 классов

1. Read the text about a circus in Australia. Decide if each sentence in the task is True or False.

1. Circus Oz was formed by people who had some experience of working in circuses.

2. The aim of Circus Oz was to combine traditional circus skills with new ideas.

3. Apart from one member, the performers are the same as when Circus Oz started.

4. Some members of Circus Oz have joined a Chinese circus.

5. When Circus Oz first started, the tents were hired.

6. The audience has a better view at a Circus Oz show than at other circuses.

7. Musicians perform with Circus Oz.

8. Some food is available during Circus Oz performances.

9. Beginners can join the Circus skills class.

10. There are classes for two age groups in the holidays.

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 took 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 practising their skills for a while.

1. Read the text below and choose the correct word from A,B,C or D for each space. See the example (0).

A  LUCKY  PICNIC

 When I was a child we used to (0)___A___ to my grandmother`s house. We often had a picnic in a wood which was (1)__________of wild flowers. We always used to go to the (2)__________place. One day when we had finished our picnic, my mother noticed that she had (3)__________her ring, (4)____________had her initials inside it. We looked everywhere for it and we carried on until it was dark and we had to give (5)___________. Thirty years later, I was on holiday with my own children and we (6)__________ the same wood. We decided to have a picnic there. It was my son who made it a lucky day. He was bored with the picnic, (7)_________ he started digging a hole (8)___________a tree. Suddenly, he (9)____________up a ring. It had some writing inside it and we all (10)____________it was my mother`s ring. She was really happy when we gave it back to her!

0	A	go	B	gone	C	went	D	going
1	A	busy	B	full	C	complete	D	crowded
2	A	single	B	same	C	similar	D	alike
3	A	lost	B	stolen	C	disappeared	D	missed
4	A	where	B	whose	C	which	D	who
5	A	back	B	away	C	out	D	up
6	A	realised	B	came	C	found	D	met
7	A	because	B	but	C	although	D	so
8	A	on	B	under	C	between	D	at
9	A	held	B	took	C	looked	D	came
10	A	persuaded	B	agreed	C	promised	D	recommended

1. Read the text. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. See the example (0).

AN  ACTOR`S  LIFE  IS  NOT  A  HAPPY  ONE

Many people who think they have a (0)  professional   future in films go to Hollywood only to find (1)_____________instead of success.  They often have to give up the more (2)______________ aspects of their chosen career to play parts in (3)_______________because these provide (4)_____________security – but they are not satisfying. For many actors, even basic (5)_____________can be difficult. Some do not earn enough to pay their rent or (6)__________bills, and the time and money they invest in the (7)___________of a portfolio for interviews is often wasted. Of course there is a possible (8)___________why only 1% of actors are really (9)____________. There are just too many people who believe that their next (10)____________will be the one that makes them a star!

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

PROFESSION DISAPPOINT ENJOY ADVERTISE FINANCE SURVIVE ELECTRIC PREPARE EXPLAIN SUCCEED PERFORM

4.  Here are some sentences about a mobile phone. For each question complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. See the example (0). Use no more than three words.

0. Katie bought a new mobile phone two weeks ago.

Katie`s had her new mobile phone for      two___ weeks.

1. It was smaller than all the other phones in the shop.

It was ________________phone in the shop.

2. Her friend has a similar one.

A friend of _____________has a similar one.

3. There`s a silver cover on her phone.

Her phone ______________a silver cover.

4. She had a really old phone before.

She ______________to have a really old phone.

5. She was given that phone by her brother.

Her brother______________that phone.

5.  Read the text and questions below. For each question choose the correct answer from A, B, C or D.

TEENAGE  FICTION

Teenagers have their own TV channels, websites and magazines. So what about books?

Last year one publisher, Martins, started publishing a series called Waves. We spoke to the director Julia Smith. She explained, “Teenage fiction has been published since the 1970s but publishers have never been particularly successful in getting teenagers to buy and read books. Now they are realising that teenagers aren`t just older children but they are not adults either and often aren`t interested in adult fiction. For this series we`re looking for new writers who write especially for teenagers.”

Athene Gorr`s novel was published in the series last year and is selling well. Its title is The Purple Ring. She says,”The important thing is to persuade teenagers to pick up your book. I`m a new writer so, although I`ve got an unusual name which people might remember, nobody knows it yet! But my book has a fantastic cover which makes people want to look inside. Then they realise what a brilliant story it is!”

And what do teenagers themselves think about the series? We talked to Sophie Clarke, aged 15. She said,”I`ve read a few books in the Waves series. They say they`re for 14-19 year olds and I agree with that. We`re not interested in the same things as people in their twenties and thirties. I like them and I think they look really good too. The only thing is that because bookshops put them in the children`s section, lots of teenagers won`t find them so they may not do very well. And it`s a shame there`s no non-fiction in the series as I think lots of teenagers, especially boys, might buy that.”

1. What is the writer trying to do?

A	Persuade authors to write more teenage fiction
B	Explain why teenage fiction is easier to write than adult fiction
C	Give information about a new series of books
D	Compare different series of teenage fiction

2. Julia Smith says publishers now recognise that teenagers

A	Can enjoy the same kind of stories as adults
B	Are neither children nor adults
C	Grow up more quickly nowadays
D	Are more interested in reading nowadays

3. Athene Gorr thinks teenagers were attracted to her book because of

A	Her name
B	The story
C	Its title
D	Its cover

4. What does Sophie Clarke say about the books in the Waves series?

A	They shouldn`t be kept with children`s books
B	She would prefer to read adult fiction
C	They will be bought by lots of teenagers
D	She isn`t keen on the design

5. Which of these paragraphs could be used to advertise the Waves series?

A	This series is for all teenagers and those who are nearly teenagers. Whether you`re 10 or 19, you`ll find something here to please you.
B	Choose a book from the Waves series. It includes both fiction and non-fiction and is aimed at teenagers aged 14+.
C	If you`re aged between 14 and 19, don`t miss the Waves series which has novels by new authors.
D	The Waves series has been popular with teenagers since the 1970s. This year we have added 20 new writers to our list.

6.  Complete the crossword with geographical words.

1. Water which is frozen.

2. The dividing line between two countries.

3. An area of water surrounded by land.

4. A very dry place where there is very little rain.

5. Strong wind and rain.

6. An area of land surrounded by water.

7. The type of weather found in a particular place.

8. A man-made river.

9. A stretch of water which goes to the sea.

10. The word that goes down in the centre of the puzzle.

				10
1				C
2
3				A
4
5				T
6
7				I
8
9				E

7.  Listening Task.

You will hear a conversation between a girl, Stephanie, and her mother about clothes. Decide if each sentence given below is True or False.

		TRUE	FALSE
1	Stephanie`s mum gives her permission to borrow her pink jacket.
2	Stephanie`s mum agrees that she rarely wears her blue skirt.
3	Stephanie`s mum asks to change her clothes.
4	Stephanie is considering leaving her job.
5	Stephanie`s mum wants her to find another job which is paid better.
6	Stepanie persuades her mum to write her e-mails later.

8.  Listening Task.

You will hear a song. Fill in the missing words in  blank spaces. The song will play twice.

Imagine

 Imagine there`s no (1)__________

It`s (2)_________ if you try

No hell (3)__________ us

(4)_________ us only sky

Imagine all the people

 Living for today

Imagine there`s no (5)___________

It isn`t (6)_________ to do

Nothing to kill or (7)__________ for

And no religion too

Imagine all the people

Living life in (8)________

You may say I`m a (9)___________

But I`m not the only one

I hope some day you`ll (10)__________ us

And the world will live as one

Imagine no (11)_________

I wonder if you can

No need for (12)___________ or hunger

A (13)________________ of man

Imagine all the people

(14)____________ all the world

TRANSFER ALL YOUR ANSWERS ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET

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7-8 классы

Keys

1.Put  True or False for each number.  (1 point for each correct answer).

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
True	True	False	False	False	True	True	True	False	True

2.Write  A,B,C or D for each number. (1 point for each correct answer).

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
B	B	A	C	D	C	D	B	A	B

3.Word formation. Write the necessary forms of the words from the task. ( 2 points for each correct answer. If you`ve chosen the right word form but made a spelling mistake you`ll get 1 point for this answer).

1	disappointment	6	electricity
2	enjoyable	7	preparation
3	advertisements	8	explanation
4	financial	9	successful
5	survival	10	performance

4.Write only the missing words in each sentence. (1 point for each correct answer).

1	the smallest
2	hers
3	has (got)
4	used
5	gave (her)

5.Put A, B, C or D for each number. (1 point for each correct answer),

1	2	3	4	5
C	B	D	A	C

6.Write the words from the puzzle.(1 point for each correct answer).

1	ice	6	island
2	border	7	climate
3	lake	8	canal
4	desert	9	river
5	storm	10	coastline

7.Put True or False for each question. (1 point for each correct answer).

1	2	3	4	5	6
False	True	True	True	False	True

8.Write the words for each gap in the song. (1 point for each correct answer). Be careful about the spelling.

1	heaven	8	peace
2	easy	9	dreamer
3	below	10	join
4	above	11	possessions
5	country (countries)	12	greed
6	hard	13	brotherhood
7	die	14	sharing

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(7-8 классы)

Tapescript for Listening Comprehension

Task 7

Stephanie:  Mum, I`m going out tonight and wondered if I could borrow your jacket?

Mum: OK.

Stephanie:  Thanks… I`ve got it.It looks great with this skirt.

Mum:  But that`s my new jacket. I thought you meant my black one.

Stephanie:  Oh, please. I love this pink one. I`ll look after it if you lend it to me, I promise.

Mum:  I haven`t worn it yet, so take it off please. You can borrow it when I`ve worn it a few times.

Stephanie:  OK.

Mum:  Wait a minute. Where did you get that blue skirt?

Stephanie:  But you never wear it, Mum.

Mum:  It`s my best one, so I only wear it when I go somewhere very special.

Stephanie:  But I`ve got nothing to wear. I haven`t had any new clothes for ages. Will you come shopping with me?

Mum:  If you put your own clothes on instead of mine, I`ll come shopping with you. Will you do that?

Stephanie:  OK.

Mum:  But I need to send some e-mails first.

Stephanie:  Don`t be too long.

Mum:  Have you got any money to buy clothes with?

Stephanie:  I`ve got a bit but probably not enough. Can you lend me some/

Mum:  What happens to the money you earn?

Stephanie:  I had to buy some birthday presents.

Mum:  That`s true.

Stephanie:  I`m thinking of giving up that job anyway. I want one with longer hours.

Mum:  That`s not a good idea. You need time to do your schoolwork. If you work hard, you`ll get a place at university. The job you`ve got is fine as it`s only five hours a week. And the pay isn`t bad – enough for you to buy CDs and a few clothes.

Stephanie:  Perhaps you`re right.anyway, can we go? We`ll be too late unless we leave we leave now. The shops shut at six today.

Mum:  but I haven`t written my e-mails yet.

Stephanie:  Can`t you do them when we get back?

Mum:  I suppose so We won`t be too long I hope.

Task 8

       Imagine

Imagine there`s no heaven

It`s easy if you try

No hell below us

Above us only sky

Imagine all the people

 Living for today

Imagine there`s no country

It isn`t hard to do

Nothing to kill or die for

And no religion too

Imagine all the people

Living life in peace

You may say I`m a dreamer

But I`m not the only one

I hope some day you`ll join us

And the world will live as one

Imagine no possessions

I wonder if you can

No need for greed or hunger

A brotherhood of man

Imagine all the people

Sharing all the world

You may say I`m a dreamer

But I`m not the only one

I hope some day you`ll join us

And the world will live as one

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Задания для 9-11 классов

1. Read the text and decide which answer A,B,C or D best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning.

EATING WELL

People today are probably more (0)_concerned__ about food than ever before. We worry about eating foods that (1)_______________ too much fat or carbohydrates and so we cut (2)__________ on things like meat, bread, potatoes and dairy (3)______________. The problem with making dramatic changes to our eating (4)_______________ like this is that we may also be cutting out good (5)_______________ of iron or other vitamins and minerals. Suddenly we start feeling tired and irritable.

The secret of a (6)______________ diet is to reduce foods that are (7)_____________ in cholesterol while, at the same time, eating those that are (8)________________ in calcium and iron like soy protein, sesame seeds, spinach and broccoli. Eating well does not mean that you should cut out all your (9)________________ foods; it just means eating sensibly and trying to avoid too much (10)_________________ food!

0	A	interested	B	concerned	C	keen	D	fed up
1	A	hold	B	contain	C	enclose	D	carry
2	A	out	B	off	C	down	D	up
3	A	products	B	specimens	C	examples	D	samples
4	A	customs	B	rules	C	norms	D	habits
5	A	bases	B	origins	C	sources	D	causes
6	A	balanced	B	neutral	C	steady	D	solid
7	A	large	B	tall	C	high	D	big
8	A	strong	B	rich	C	full	D	wealthy
9	A	preferred	B	lovely	C	favourite	D	admired
10	A	rubbish	B	junk	C	trash	D	garbage

1. Think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word like in the example at the beginning of the text.

MOMENTS OF PERFECTION

My cousin had a terrible experience (0) __when__ working foe a big advertising agency. Her boss had ordered (1)___________ to think up a new slogan for a very important client. After a week, my cousin had not (2)____________able to think of any good slogans, so she went to her boss and apologised (3)___________ being so slow. He warned her (4)____________if she didn`t think of something in the next twenty-four hours the company might lose (5)__________ client  and that it would be her fault.

My cousin stayed awake (6)_____________night trying to think of a catchy slogan. She was about to phone her boss and admit that she (7)___________ not thought of anything when her flatmate suggested that she should try listening (8)___________ some of her favourite records for inspiration.

(9)_______ first, nothing seemed very inspiring (10)___________then she heard a song called Simply the Best. My cousin rang her boss and told (11)____________that she thought that it would make a great slogan. He accused her (12)___________ having copied another very famous advertising campaign in which the same slogan had been used.

1. Find words related to technology in this wordsearch grid to complete the sentences.

a	k	e	y	p	a	d	f
m	o	n	i	t	o	r	o
o	c	g	o	m	p	i	c
u	u	a	t	e	r	v	u
s	c	g	f	i	l	e	s
e	a	e	m	a	i	l	n
l	o	d	p	l	u	g	m

1. Tina must be downloading something from the Internet. Her phone has been ________________ for hours.
2. To move the cursor on a laptop you generally use a small pad or button instead of a ____________.
3. I`d really like a new flat  ______________ for my computer.
4. The ______________ on my mobile phone is so tiny I can hardly see the numbers.
5. When we uploaded the photos, we took at the party, unfortunately they were all out of __________.
6. I had to buy a special ___________so that I could recharge my mobile phone in the UK.
7. I generally save  important files onto a CD just in case something goes wrong with the hard ____________ of my computer.
8. Do you check your _____________ from an Internet cafe when you are on holiday?

1. You are going to read some information about some shops. For questions 1-12 choose from the shops A-F. Some of the shops can be chosen more than once. (These may be given in any order) There is an example at the beginning (0). For questions 13-14 choose the answer A, B, C, D which you think fits best according to the text.

Which shop or shops:

mentions something they can`t do?   0   /   F

delivers its goods?                              1   /   ___

offers a free gift?                                 2   /   ___

will not let you return some of its products?   3   /   ___

offers different ways of paying?           4   /   ___                   5   /   ___

is part of charity?                                   6   /   ___

might help if you have a problem?         7   /    ___

claims to be cheaper than its competitors?   8   /   ___              9   /   ___

has assistants with experience?                 10   /   ___

will do a job while you shop?                    11   /   ___                12   /   ___

13  Where has this text come from?

A	A newspaper article
B	A shopping center guide
C	A travel book
D	A company report

14  What is the text trying to do?

A	To persuade
B	To educate
C	To entertain
D	To advise

A   INTERNATIONAL FLOWERS

You`ll find us on the third floor, where we have flower arrangements to suit everybody at all prices. Established in 1968, International Flowers has branches all over the country. This means that when we say your flowers will be there the next day, they will. Whether it`s birthdays, weddings, or even the sad times like funerals, International Flowers is there to make it easy. We also make paying easy, too, and we accept all major credit cards. For larger items, our monthly payment scheme is very flexible.

B  FLETCHER`S SPORTS

Come on down to Fletcher`s and discover the new you! We`ve got all the best name trainers, sportswear and equipment at unbeatable prices! Best of all, you get John Fletcher`s personal guarantee that either you`re completely satisfied or you get your money back, no questions asked! Whether you`re a professional or just beginning, we`ve got something for everyone. Our stuff are players themselves, so you know you`ll be getting the advice that`s right for you. At Fletcher`s, we`re not just selling sports equipment. We`re giving you a whole new, healthier lifestyle.

C  THE GAMES CENTRE

They`re the hottest, fastest, loudest computer games and they`re here, right now! Located towards the lifts on the second floor, The Games Centre brings you action like you`ve never seen! For those of a nervous disposition, we`ve also got the largest selection of sports simulations anywhere! Why not rent before you buy with our members only scheme? If you like it, keep it and the money will be deducted from the final price. We guarantee that you won`t be disappointed with all the latest games for PC and games consoles from around the world. We regret that refunds are not available on games.

D  CARING HEARTS

Books, clothes, toys and records. Raising money for the homeless, Caring Hearts Shop, between Hanley`s and The Earth Shop, hopes you`ll find time to visit. As well as our ranges of second-hand goods, we have new, quality products made by homeless people themselves. We also need your donations, so think about us before you throw it away. Donate to Caring Hearts and put your second-hand goods back into circulation.

E  SNAP HAPPY

Drop your films off with us and have them developed while you shop! Snap Happy is your one-stop shop for all your photographic needs. From panoramic to disposable and from colour to black and white, you won`t find cheaper. Our unique “no photo, no pay” policy means that you can be sure of the result. Orders over 3 films are eligible for a 10% discount. To have your photos put on disk, please ask our assistants.

F  THE KEY BOOTH

Don`t wait until you get locked out before calling us. Get your keys copied now! We will do any current key type, and even throw in a keyring free! And it`s not just keys! We sell a full range of locks, keyrings, chains and penknives. And if you do leave it until it`s too late, our call-out service means you can be back inside your house or car before you know it. Leave your keys with us and pick them up an hour later. You can be sure they`re safe and, with our hi-tech cutting equipment, you can be sure they`re accurate. Please note that it is not possible to copy electronic security keys.

5.  Cross out the modal verb that does not fit in each sentence.

Rather than investing in expensive scientific equipment to predict earthquakes, perhaps scientists (1) must / ought to / should spend more time watching their pets. Many scientists now believe that the behaviour of certain animals (2) could / may / has to help them to protect certain natural disasters. For example, Chinese scientists in the 1970s thought that reports of farm animals running round in circles (3) can / could / might indicate an impending disaster. They decided to evacuate the city of Haichin, which shortly afterwards was hit by a huge earthquake. Thousands of lives were probably saved as a result. Japanese scientists have also discovered that catfish become livelier several days before moderately strong earthquakes. Many scientists now accept that this (4) can`t / mustn`t / may not be pure coincidences; they believe that the explanation (5) can / could / may be linked to slight changes in the Earth`s magnetic field. Although human beings (6) aren`t able to / can`t / mustn`t perceive such changes, it is thought that the sensitive nervous systems of some animals (7) could / have to / must be affected by them. Now scientists (8) have to / must / should`t discover exactly which animals are affected in this way, so that more lives (9) can / may / should be saved in the future.

       6.  Match the English proverbs (1 – 9) on the left with their Russian equivalents (A — K) on the right.    There are two extra equivalents you may not need.

1	He that fears every bush must never go a-birding.	A	Обжегшись на молоке, будешь дуть и на воду.
2	Honey catches more flies than vinegar.	B	Как волка ни корми, он все в лес смотрит.
3	In for a penny, in for a pound.	C	Рыбак рыбака видит издалека.
4	It is no use crying over spilt milk.	D	Доброе слово и кошке понятно.
5	It never rains but it pours.	E	Слезами горю не поможешь.
6	The leopard cannot change his spots.	F	Из пруда не вытащишь и рыбку из пруда.
7	No pain, no gain.	G	После драки кулаками не машут.
8	Still waters run deep.	H	Пришла беда — отворяй ворота.
9	Birds of a feather flock together.	I	Назвался груздем, полезай в кузов.
		J	Волков бояться — в лес не ходить.
		K	В тихом омуте черти водятся.

7.  You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8 choose the best answer A,B or C. You will hear each extract twice.

1. You hear part of an interview on the radio. Who is being interviewed?

A	An inventor
B	A journalist
C	A businesswoman

1. A man speaks to you in the street. What does he want you to do?

A	Give him directions
B	Answer some questions
C	Donate some money

1. At the bus stop you hear this couple talking. How is the woman feeling?

A	amused
B	irritated
C	worried

1. You are listening to a radio phone-in. Why has Susan phoned?

A	To ask for advice
B	To complain about something
C	To suggest something

1. You hear this advertisement on the radio. What is being emphasised about the product?

A	It is good value
B	It is high quality
C	It is unusual

1. A woman is talking on her mobile phone. Where is she phoning?

1. While visiting a national park you hear this ranger talking. What features of the park is she talking about?

A	dangers
B	history
C	research

1. A young man is talking on the phone to a gallery owner. What does the man want to do?

A	Buy a painting
B	Arrange an exhibition
C	Visit the gallery

1. You will hear a song. Fill in the missing words in  the blank spaces. Be careful about the spelling. The song will play twice.

HIS LATEST FLAME

A very (1) _________ friend came by today        

`Cause he was telling everyone in (2)__________

About the love that he just found

And Marie`s the name of his latest flame

He talked and talked and I (3)__________ him say

That she had the longest blackest hair

The (4)___________ green eyes anywhere

And Marie`s the name of his latest flame

(5)_________ I smiled the tears inside were burning

I wished him luck and then he said goodbye

He was gone but still his words (6)_________returning

What else was (7)_________ for me to do but cry

(8)_________ you believe that yesterday

This girl was in my arms and (9)__________ to me

She`d be (10)_________ eternally

And Marie`s the name of his latest flame

TRANSFER ALL YOUR ANSWERS ON YOUR ANSWER SHEET

Муниципальный этап Олимпиады по английскому языку 2012

9-11 классы

Keys

1.  Choose A,B,C or D for the right answer in each gap.

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
B	A	A	D	C	A	C	B	C	B

2.  Write the word that fits best each gap.

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12
her	been	for	that	its	all	had	to	at	but	him	of

3.  Complete the sentences with the words from the grid.

1	engaged	5	focus
2	mouse	6	plug
3	monitor	7	drive
4	keypad	8	email

1. For questions 1-12 choose from A-F. For questions 13,14 choose from A,B,C or D.

For numbers 4-5; 8-9; 11-12 answers may be given in any order.

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14
A	F	C	A	C	D	F	B	E	B	E	F	B	A

5.  Write in the modal verbs that do not fit.

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
must	has to	can	mustn`t	can	mustn`t	have to	shouldn`t	should

6.  Choose from A-K to fit every proverb.

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9
J	D	I	E	H	B	F	K	C

7.  For each situation choose the best answer A,B, or C.

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8
A	C	C	C	B	A	A	B

8.  Write in the missing words in the song.

1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
old	town	heard	prettiest	though	kept	there	would	swore	mine

Муниципальный этап Олимпиады школьников по английскому языку 2012

(9-11 классы)

Tapescript for Listening Comprehension

Task 7.

Multiple Choice.

1.           — How did you start your career? What gave you your first idea?

              — I was sitting in my mother`s car doing my homework while she did the                                               shopping and I thought how wonderful it would be if people could write in the dark. I   did some research and finally found something that seemed to work. Actually, I won an award for it and there was an article in a national newspaper.

— How old were you at the time?

               — I was ten when I started but it took me about four years to get it completely right.

2- I`m sorry to bother you but I wonder if you could just stop for a minute. I`m not going to ask you a lot of questions. I work for the World Wide Fund for Nature. My office is just around the corner, you may know where it is. And we`re trying to finance a special new campaign to protect the snow leopard. I don`t know if you already gave to WWF but this is a particularly urgent issue and I wondered if you would like to help.

3— I think we should go back and check.

— I`m sure you wouldn`t have left it on, you never do things like that.

— But I can`t actually remember switching it off. Oh, please don`t laugh at me! I just can`t remember.

—  We can always ring Carla and ask her to pop in and have a look. She has got a key after all.

— You don`t think she`d mind, do you?

4— Susan, I think this is an interesting idea but I`m not sure that it would appeal to everyone. A lot of young people won`t be able to see the usefulness of something like this. So, you obviously have to go about marketing of your invention very carefully. I would emphasise the safety aspect if I were you and try to sell it to people who do mountaineering and things like that. That they might be very interested in your invention.

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1. OK, can we just go over that again? I can come along next Tuesday and try it out and if I`m interested then I pay fifteen pounds registration and fifty pounds for the orientation course. After that I pay fifty pounds to use the facilities whenever I want to and I`ll also be able to use your centers in other cities. All right. And I`m entitled to four guest passes a year, so I can bring my friends along as well.

1. The park has been open to the public since 1979 and we`ve had our share of problems over the years. So, I`d just like to run over a few precautions with you . We`ve taken a lot of trouble to make sure that  you will be safe while you`re in our park. Keep to the trails because it`s easy to get lost and we don`t want to have to come and look for you. If you decide to walk on your own, let someone know you are going and when you expect to be back. I`m sure I don`t need to remind anybody to take water and protective clothing now, do I?

1. Will you be inviting a local press along, do you actually want me to say anything at the opening? I mean, I will if you like, at least people will realise I`m the one who did them. And look, I know you`re not happy about the prices but if you`re charging a fifty percent commission on any sails,well, they really do have to be that high.

Task 8.

Filling in blank spaces.

His Latest Flame

A very old friend came by today

`Cause he was telling everyone in town

About the love that he just found

And Marie`s the name of his latest flame

He talked and talked and I heard him say

That she had the longest blackest hair

The prettiest green eyes anywhere

And Marie`s the name of his latest flame

Though I smiled the tears inside were burning

I wished him luck and then he said goodbye

He was gone but still his words kept returning

What else was there for me to do but cry

Would you believe that yesterday

This girl was in my arms and swore to me

She`d be mine eternally

And Marie`s the name of his latest flame