Сборник заданий Республиканской олимпиады по общеобразовательным предметам

An 0… stereotype suggests that the British are polite, but have you 1… asked yourself whether that's really true? Imagine two situations: in the first, you are 2… for a bus, when someone walks into you; in the second, you have 3… sat down on the Tube, when the person next to you stands on your 4 … as they are getting up. Who should say sorry – you, or the person who made the mistake? In most countries, it would be the person 5… for the mistake. However, it’s 6… more likely in the UK that both you and the person who made the mistake would apologize to 7… other! Why? The 8… may come from a recent survey in a national newspaper which found that people tend to use the word ‘sorry’ 9… and most admit to never meaning it at all. Perhaps the British are not as polite 10… we might think after all!

Task 2. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, using the word given. Eg.: 0 – not as practical as

11. 
    Have you paid for the meal yet? – BILL – Have you … yet?
    
12. 
    Doctors recommend a balanced diet. – SUPPOSE – You …. eat a balanced diet.
    
13. 
    Food costs our family a lot of money. – SPEND – Our family … food.
    
14. 
    Young people should take notice of what their parents suggest. – ATTENTION - Young people …
    

11. 
    Janet feeds my cat whenever I go away. – CARE –Janel … my cat whenever I go away.
    
12. 
    If only I hadn’t fallen in love with you! – WISH – I… in love with you.
    
13. 
    I am happy to teach you how to use the software. – MIND – I … you how to use the software.
    
14. 
    Would you prefer to watch a film or listen to music? – RATHER – Would … a film or listen to music?
    
15. 
    I wouldn’t have gone out if I’d known you were coming. – STAYED - I … at home if I’d known you were coming.
    

ІІІ. Listening

2.You hear a TV chat show host talking about someone called George Grosvenor. What is George Grosvenor?

3.You hear a man and a woman talking. Where are they?

5.You hear a news item about a woman called Mrs Turner. What is she supposed to do?

6.You hear a young man talking. What is he?

7.You hear a short news item about a cancelled theatre performance. What is the theatre going to do?

8.You hear a woman talking on the telephone. Who is she talking to?

9.You hear the presenter of a TV programme introducing someone. What are you watching?

10.You hear a woman answering questions on the telephone. What is the caller asking about?

Task 2. Listen and give a short answer to the questions 11-20. Write no more than THREE words for each question.

3. 
   What is the unlikely source of understanding children's COVID fears? - …
   
4. 
   Where is the post office that is replying to letters to Santa? - …
   
5. 
   What are children requesting as usual in their letters? - …
   
6. 
   When did the post office start replying to letters to Santa? - … 15 What did a post office letter writer say she feels this year? - … 16 How many letters a day has the post office been receiving? - … 17 How many "elves" are on the letter-writing team? - …
   

18. 
    What did a child write to say he or she needed? - …
    
19. 
    What did a child put inside an envelope for Santa to use? - …
    
20. 
    Who did the post office say children have been deprived of? - …
    

4. Writing

Write on ONE of the topics (A-E) given below. Look at some possible points to include below the tasks. Write approximately 160 - 180 words.

1. 
   Sometimes it seems that rich countries are getting richer and poor countries are getting poorer. Can you explain why this is and suggest some possible ways of dealing with this situation?
   

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  Industrialized countries attract qualified professionals from less industrialized countries.
  
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  Poor countries need support from wealthy countries, which is not always given.
  
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  Natural phenomena such as droughts, floods, etc. can make problems worse.
  

2. 
   It is well known that Hollywood stars are subject to overwhelming media attention as soon as they become famous. If you were in that position, how do you think that you personally would cope with the pressures of fame?
   

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  Intrusion of privacy and lack of private life.
  
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  What characteristics are needed to cope?
  
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  Honest self-assessment - are you strong enough to deal with this lifestyle?
  

3. 
   "The privacy of the individual is a fundamental right which we should all respect." Discuss this statement, showing whether you agree or disagree with the opinion it expresses.
   

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  What aspects of privacy do you think are most important?
  
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  Social trends leading to less privacy, e.g. closed-circuit TV, increased security checks.
  
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  The need for those social trends and the advantages they bring.
  

4. 
   It is generally accepted that travel broadens the mind. Explain how you think that travelling can help you to understand other people and cultures better.
   

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  What kind of travel helps broaden the mind?
  
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  Experiencing all aspects of a culture.
  
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  There is no substitute for first-hand experience.
  

5. 
   You have inherited a large old house in a wonderful position' on a cliff overlooking the sea. However, you consider it too large to use as a family home. Describe the use you would put the building to (e.g. guesthouse, conference center) and how you would go about converting the building.
   

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  Why your new use for the building would be appropriate.
  
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  Structural changes that would be needed.
  
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  Interior design including colors and materials.
  

6. 
   Which particular period of your country's history strikes you as having particular significance? Briefly describe the events, explaining why they are important for you and why the study of history is essential for all young people.
   

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  Which period has had far-reaching effects on your country?
  
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  How do you personally see the events of that time?
  
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  What can we learn from studying history?