English contest 10 form

OLYMPIAD WORK 2017

English Contest

10 form

Variant II

I. Read the text and choose the right variant (a-d) in every sentence (1-5). Complete the table.

Health tips for travellers.

Travel is fun. Travel is exciting. But it’s not fun or exciting if you get ill. You may think, “Not me. I won’t fall ill on my holiday!” But, for many people, that is what happens.

Of course you do not want to spend your holiday ill in bed. If you have heart trouble, you don’t want to make it worse. So what can you do to stay in good health? There are three things you should remember when you travel: relax, sleep and eat well.

A holiday is supposed to be a time for relaxing. But to our regret very often it is not. Think about what to do when you are a tourist. There are so many places to visit: museums, shops, parks and churches. You may spend most days walking around these places. This can be very tiring. Your feet may hurt. You’ve got a terrible headache after a few hours. If this is the way you feel, you should take a rest. Do not ask your body to do too much. A tired body means a weak body. And a weak body gets ill easily. So sit down for a few hours in a nice spot. In good weather, look for a quiet park bench. Or you can stop at a cafe. You can learn a lot by watching people while you rest.

You should not forget about sleep. If you want to stay healthy you need to get a good night’s rest. You may have trouble sleeping at night when you travel. Your hotel room may be noisy or the bed may be uncomfortable. If this is true, don’t hesitate to change rooms or hotels. Or, you may not get enough sleep for another reason. In many cities the nightlife can be very exciting. You may want to stay out late at night. In this case you should plan to sleep for an hour during the day. That extra hour can make a big difference.

Finally, if you want to stay in good shape, you must eat well. That means eating the right kinds of food. Your body needs fresh fruit and vegetables, and some meat, milk or cheese. No doubt when you are in a new country, you will wish to try new food. But you need to be careful about how much you eat. Try to avoid eating lots of rich food.

So remember this: if you want to enjoy your holiday, take good care of yourself. Give your body some rest. Get enough sleep and eat good, healthy food.

1. This passage is about

(A) what to eat when you travel. 
(B) relaxing when you travel.
(C) how exciting travel is. 
(D) how to stay healthy when you.

2. A holiday is not fun if

(A) you are reluctant to go. 
(B) you are suddenly taken ill. 
(C) you spend most days doing the sights. 
(D) have trouble sleeping at night.

3. Sightseeing is

(A) the best way to relax.

(B) never any fun.

(C) very tiring.

(D) unhealthy.

4. It’s a good idea

(A) to spend holidays in other countries.

(B) to get some rest every day.

(C) not to take very long holidays.

(D) to keep your first-aid kit handy when you are on holiday.

5. You can fall ill more easily if

(A) you are tired. 
(B) you stay out late at night.
(C) you are sleepy. 
(D) you sleep an extra hour during the day.

6. Your body needs sleep

(A) to enjoy the nightlife. 
(B) to keep fit.
(C) not to spoil your appetite. 
(D) to be strong enough to go sightseeing.

7. When you travel you should eat

(A) something different. 
(B) more frequently. 
(C) fresh fruit and vegetables. 
(D) lots of rich food.

8. For good health you need

(A) to travel much.

(B) to lead an active life.

(C) to get enough sleep.

(D) to eat a lot of rich food.

16 points

II. Choose the correct answer.

1. He enjoyed ... computer games at first, but after a while he got bored with them.

a) to play; b) playing; c) make play; d) having played.

2. We haven’t managed to meet... three years.

a) since; b) for; c) after; d) last.

3. Nothing is wrong,...?

a) can it; b) is it; c) isn’t it; d) can’t be.

4. A meeting of the society will be ... on Tuesday evening at 6 o’clock.

a) made; b) taken; c) held; d) placed.

5. May I apologize ... being so late?

a) myself for; b) for; c) -; d) myself.

6. All the furniture in this room ... antique.

a) are; b) are made of; c) have; d) is.

7. ... traffic in the city center.

a) There’s always many; b) It is always heavy; c) There’s always heavy; d) It is always much.

8. You’ll find the travel agency ... the end of the street.

a) by; b) in; c) on; d) at.

9. She ... the piano since she was ten.

a) has been playing; b) is playing; c) has played; d) had played.

10. Doing these exercises may be good ... me, but I hate every minute of it.

a) to; b) for; c) on; d) at.

11. She heard Miss Drake … that Ann was really happy.

a) tell; b) to tell; c) say; d) to say.

 12. You have bought a FIAT. You ... a BMW.

a) should have bought; b) would have bought; c) had better buy; d) would rather have bought.

13. Poor Jack — he lost his homework, and he ... do it again,

a) needs; b) ought; c) shall; d) has to.

14. The food at the party was horrible, I’ve never eaten ... awful food!

a) such a; b) such; c) such an d) so.

15. “I’m not very hungry”. — “…”

a) Neither do I; b) I am; c) So am I; d) Nor I am.

30 points

III. Read the text with gaps marked 1 - 7. These numbers correspond to the tasks 1 - 7, representing various types of possible answers. Choose out the most suitable variant.

Bad Manners Hurt Everyone

Many people these days don’t have good manners. Acting as though they are the only people in the world, they are (1)_____ about the feelings of others. These selfish people (2) _____ other people’s feelings – they pay attention only to their own (3) _____. They push their way into lines, blast their horns at other drivers, and play loud music late at night when their neighbours are trying to sleep. Such rude behavior makes most of us (4) ____. Sadly, though, it has gotten to the point where (5) ____ asking people to act more politely can be dangerous. You never know if someone will turn against you violently. It is time to turn things around. It is time to reverse all this bad behavior. We need to go back to the (6) ____ of caring about our fellow human (7) ____. Paying attention to our manners is a good place to start.

14 points

IV. Complete the sentences using the words on the right in the appropriate forms.

1. The sunshine awakened the little girl. She _____ OPEN

her eyes and adjusting _____ to the morning light, SHE

she ______ up. SIT

2. It’s the ______ time I ______ a car. THREE, DRIVE

3. Fletcher understood at once that something _____ GO

wrong at the cottage.

4. “John, what ____ you ____ here?” Patsy asked. DO

“I _____ tea with _____ friends. HAVE, I

_____ you _____ us?” JOIN

10 points

V. Comment on the following statement.

Every little helps to prevent the Earth from disaster. What is your opinion?

Write 200-250 words.

Use the following plan:

• make an introduction (state the problem)

• express your personal opinion and give 2-3 reasons for your opinion

• express an opposing opinion and give 1-2 reasons for this opposing opinion

• explain why you don’t agree with the opposing opinion

• make a conclusion restating your position

25 points

+ 5 bonus