English contest 11 form

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English Contest

11 form

Variant II

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

When my Uncle Alan turned up at my thirteenth birthday party without a present, I couldn’t hide the disappointment on my face. He was my favourite uncle, and he always bought me fantastic presents.

“Don’t look so sad, Anna,” he said kindly. “I haven’t forgotten to get you a present. I just couldn’t bring it with me. Tomorrow, I’m taking you abseiling.”

“I didn’t know you had a boat,” I said.

“No, not sailing! Abseiling!”

“What’s that?” I asked. “I’ve never heard of it.”

“You’ll see,” he said mysteriously.

Early the next day, Uncle Alan drove me to Lamerton Adventure Park. I’d never been there before, but had often told my mum and dad how exciting it sounded. As we drove through the gates, it seemed that, once again, Uncle Alan had found me a birthday present I’d never forget.

When we arrived, we went to find my instructor, a friendly young woman called Isabelle. She put me completely at ease, and I knew that, whatever I was going to be doing, I’d be quite safe with her.

“So, Anna, have you ever been abseiling before?” she asked. I admitted I didn’t even know what abseiling was. “Well, it’s always fun to experience something new, isn’t it?” she said.

We walked through the park, and ended up at a rocky hill. The biggest rock face was extremely high and steep, but there were smaller, easier faces too. When I saw the equipment waiting for me – a rope, a harness and a helmet – I guessed what I was going to be doing.

“Oh, I’m going rock climbing!” I said excitedly.

“Not exactly,” said Uncle Alan.

Isabelle explained. “With rock climbing, you start at the bottom and go up, but with abseiling, you start at the top and go down.”

Now I understood.

We carried the equipment up a path to the top of the smallest rock face. I carefully looked over the edge. The ground was about five metres below. “This is going to be fun,” I thought.

Isabelle tied the rope carefully to a metal ring, and then threaded it through my harness, which by now I was wearing round my waist. She threw the other end of the rope over the edge of the rock face, and it fell to the ground.

“This is where I say goodbye,” said Uncle Alan. “I’m going back down to the bottom. I’ll be holding the other end of the rope, so you’ll be quite safe. See you when you come down!” Isabelle was the perfect instructor. She talked me through what to do step by step. I stood on the edge of the rock face with my back to the drop. My left hand was holding the rope in front of me, my right hand holding the rope behind me. “Now,” she said, “gently lean back.”

This was the most difficult part. It’s a terribly scary experience leaning back over a cliff, especially the first time you attempt it, and for the first few minutes I wondered whether I could actually do it. Finally, I decided to risk it. I didn’t want Uncle Alan thinking I was a coward. Keeping my feet still, I leant back a little. Then a little more.

“Fantastic!” shouted Uncle Alan from below me.

“That’s wonderful,” said Isabelle. “Now, slowly start to walk down the rock.”

It was more like bouncing than actual walking, but I started to go down. It didn’t take long to reach the bottom, but I felt a huge sense of achievement when I put my feet on the ground next to Uncle Alan.

“I’m so proud of you!” he said. “Do you want to try a higher rock face now?” “You bet!” I said. “The higher, the better!”

1. When Uncle Alan saw Anna’s disappointment, he realized that…

a) he should have brought a present with him.

b) he really was her favourite uncle.

c) she thought he had forgotten to bring her a present.

d) he had to take her somewhere the next day.

2. Anna had frequently told her parents that…

a) Lamerton Adventure Park appealed to her.

b) she had never been abseiling before.

c) Uncle Alan’s birthday presents were unforgettable.

d) abseiling sounded like a very interesting activity.

3. Isabelle made Anna…

a) admit how little she knew about the park.

b) feel totally secure and comfortable.

c) think about previous enjoyable experiences.

d) realize that abseiling would be easy.

4. When Anna saw the equipment, she

a) understood immediately what abseiling was.

b) tried hard to guess what it would be used for.

c) asked Isabelle for an explanation.

d) still didn’t understand what she would be doing.

5. After reaching the bottom, Anna

a) thought she had achieved enough for one day.

b) wanted to abseil down a more difficult rock face.

c) made a bet with her uncle about the height of the rock.

d) felt relieved to be on the ground again with her uncle.

10 POINTS

II. Choose the correct answer.

1. He is very honest, he never tells ... lie.

a) — , b) a, c) an, d) the.

2. Your hair ... beautiful today.

a) look, b) is looking, c) are looking, d) looks.

3. I have no pen. I have nothing to write ... .

a) by, b) with, c) on, d) about.

4. Would you like ... milk in your tea?

a) some, b) any, c) none, d) every.

5. I'm afraid I can't tell you ... about the accident.

a) many, b) much, c) little, d) a little.

6. There was an interesting film on TV yesterday, ... ?

a) was there, b) was it, c) wasn't there, d) wasn't it.

7. I ... getting up very early.

a) am used to, b) used to, c) didn't use to, d) never used to.

8. They all have worked ... at their English.

a) good, b) well, c) hard, d) hardly.

9. Kate is the ... dancer in our class.

a) good, b) better, c) best, d) best of all.

10. I can speak French. — So ... .

a) I can, b) can I, c) I can't, d) can't I.

11. The mother didn't let her daughter ... late.

a) to stay out, b) stayed out, c) stay out, d) staying out.

12. You ... do it now, you can do it tomorrow.

a) mustn't, b) needn't, c) can't, d) may not.

13. Steve ... English since he was 5 years old.

a) learns, b) learned, c) has bееn learning, d) is learning.

14. How long ... you ... to drive a car? — For three years now.

a) are able, b) were able, c) will be able, d) have been able.

15. She ... to do the work immediately.

a) tells, b) told, c) was told, d) was telling.

16. We wanted to know if they ... to the party.

a) come, b) would come, c) came, d) have come.

17. If it's dark, you may ... the light.

a) turn on, b) turn in, c) turn out, d) turn off.

18. He is known ... from the trip.

a) to return, b) to be returned, c) to have returned, d) returned.

19. Can you tell me how far ...? I can't walk.

a) is it, b) it is, 6) it was, d) was it.

20. I haven't taken my exam yet. — ... .

a) I haven't too, b) I also haven't, o) Neither have I, d) Neither have.

21. If I … some fish ,will you cook it for me?

a) will catch, b) catch, c) caught, d) am catching.

22. Diana's parents don't let her go to late-night disco. She ... be at home at 9 o'clock in the evening. 
a) must, b) can, c) may, d) have to.

23. ... old, ... sick, ... unemployed need our special care. 
a) _, _, _ b) an, the, an c) the, the, the d) everybody, an

24. Excuse me, but does this umbrella belong ... you? 
a) to, b) for, c) at,  d) with. 
25. I listened to the radio every day to know the weather forecast but I can never rely ... it. 
a) at, b) in, c) to, d) on.

25 POINTS

III. Cultural Quiz

1. On what rivers does Washington D.C. stand?

2. What is the largest lake in North America?

3. What are the largest British universities?

4. What’s the nickname of New York city?

5. What is the most popular sport in Wales?

6. What country is called a “melting pot” or “mixed salad”?

7. In what country do the people most speak Gaelic?

8. What country did America buy Alaska from?

9. What state is Disney World in?

10. In what city were Paul, John, George and Ringo (Beatles) born?

11. What is the national Scottish musical instrument?

12. Where is the tallest skyscraper in the world?

13. What is the national symbol of America?

14. When do the Americans celebrate the Day of Independence?

15. What is Eisteddfod?

15 POINTS

IV. Translate into English.

1. Эти сведения очень важные.

2. Куда вы едете на каникулы?

3. Мне придется перевести еще один текст.

4. Мы надеялись, что погода будет хорошая.

5. Как часто он ходит в спортзал?

6. Об этом фильме в последнее время много говорят.

7. Что вы делали вчера в это время?

8. Где вы шили себе это платье?

9. Я тоже не знаю, где он.

10. Она спросила, где ближайшее метро.

10 POINTS

 V. Word formation. Form a word that fits.

                                               Homework

School inspectors have found that contrary to all (0) expectations (EXPECT)

children don`t (1)_________________( LIKE ) homework at all. In fact, many do more than their teachers suggest, either because of (2) ___________ (ANXIOUS) about their marks or simply for (3) __________ (ENJOY). The inspectors` findings add to the evidence of the (4) __________ (POWER) beneficial effects of homework on pupils` (5) _________ (ACHIEVE).

The inspectors also recommend the (6) _________ (INTRODUCE) of “homework charters”. These tell parents and children how much (7) ________ (ADD) work is expected and provide (8) __________ (ENCOURAGE) to schools to form links with parents who can check that tasks are (9) ___________ (PROPER) completed. International (10) ___________ (COMPARE) suggest that a typical 14-year-old does 6 hours homework in Britain, 8 hours in Italy, and almost 9 hours in Hungary, Japan and Poland.

20 POINTS

VI. Continue the text. Offer your succession of events. Write 150-180 words.

Sam was a greedy and selfish man. He always desired to have lots and lots of money and never hesitated to cheat others to make money. Also, he never wished to share anything with others. He paid very low wages to his servants. However, one day, he learned a lesson that changed his life forever. It so happened that one day, a small bag that belonged to Sam was missing. Sam searched high and low for the bag, but could not find it. Sam’s friends and neighbours also joined in the search, but all their efforts were in vain…

25 POINTS

+ 5 bonus

TOTAL 100 POINTS