Районная олимпиада 11 класс 2012/2013 Гомельская область

15 Ноябрь 2012 — 4tee

II этап республиканской олимпиады по английскому языку

2012/2013 учебный год

Form XI

Total: 85 points

I. Complete each space in the text with a word formed from the words in capitals.

II. Complete the second sentences so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.

1. Athough I overslept, I still managed to catch the train.
Time Despite _____, I still managed to catch the train.

2. Although his leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.
Fact In spite ______, leg was broken, he managed to get out of the car.

3. In spite of being sixty, Peggy runs five miles a day.
Old Although _______, she runs five miles a day.

4. It makes no difference now rich he is, they still don’t like him.
How No_____ they still don’t like him.

5. In spite of the fact that he didn’t know French, he went to live in France.
Speak Even ____  French, he went to live in France. \

6. I used to work in that factory many years ago.
Where That’s the factory _____ many years ago.

7. That’s the man who had his car stolen last week.
Whose That’s the _____ last week.

8. When the teacher and I had talked about the problem, we decided to change schools.
Discussed Having______ teachers, we decided to change schools.

9. I’m, rather busy at the moment – do you mind if I phone you later?
Get I’m- rather busy at the moment – can_____ later?

10. You’ll recover from the shock of losing your friend, even if it takes a long time.
Get You _____the shock of losing your friend, even if it takes a long time.

III. There are fourteen extra appearances of "the” in the following text. Underline them.

This morning I woke up around ten. I made the cup of coffee, took it into the bedroom and put it on the side my wife sleeps on. I do it on the Saturday and the Sunday mornings. On the other days of the week, we go to the work at different times and I ready for the school which is an old Victorian building on the corner of the Hill Road.

I work in the office in the city centre and I always have the problem finding the parking space. My wife says I am always complaining about the traffic and the pollution, which is true – you see. I grew up in the country, close to the nature and I have never got used to living in the city. I think the only thing I would miss about living in the big city like this is going to the concerts of all kinds. I also like the good food and occasionally we go out and have the dinner in a nice restaurant.

IV. Translate into English the words in brackets.

1. The new building looks (красиво).
2. Are you going to do all the painting (сами)?
3. She was а (счастливый) visitor to get free goods from lie shop.
4. All the experts (говорят) the earth is getting warmer.
5. Do they (ожидают) a lot of people at the concert tonight?
6. Take these head-phones. (Другие)ones are broken.
7. You have to leave your bags in the cloakroom, (не так ли) ?
8. No (волнительных) things ever happen there.

V. Correct the mistakes.

1. You would better stay in bed today.
2. Mum has stopped to drink fizzy drinks. She is on a diet.
3. This bag is too expensive for me to buy it.
4. Smoking it is dangerous for your health.
5. Would you mind to open the window?
6. I’d love eating a pizza tonight.
7. I stopped at the bakery for to buy some bread.
8. They made me to pay for the broken window.
9. I heard the Taylors to argue.
10. I’d better to ask someone for help.
11. I forgot calling you last night. I’m sorry.
12. He left the shop without to pay for the shirt.
13. You shouldn’t to be rude to your parents.
14. He is enough old to drive a car.

VI. Read the text and add the preposition which best fits each space.

Dear Ms Jones,

I am writing 1) ____reply to your advertisement 2) ____secretaries to work 3)_____ your central offices. I had already heard 4) _____ you from a friend of mine, Jenny Mansfield, who worked 5) _____ you a few years ago 6) _____  the sales department. I would be interested 7) ____applying 8) _____      a full-time post. I am quite experienced 9)____ secretarial work and would have little difficulty 10) ____ the duties the current job involves. I think I am quite skilled 11) _____ word processing. I enclose a reference 12) ___my previous employer and copies 13) ______ my certificates. I would be happy to come for an interview at any time which is convenient for you. I look forward to hearing 14) _____you.

Yours  sincerely, Anne

VIII. Read the text and choose one of the answers.

A HECTIC TIME

Dear Trevor,

I know it’s been ages since I wrote to you but I’ve been very busy_____ (1) we decided to move into the country. The house in the village is not quite ready _____(2) but as you can imagine _____ (3) the last few weeks we’ve had to chase up builders and plumbers and we’ve ______ (4) got a long way to go.

It’s been such a long time since we _______(5) work on it I’ve almost forgotten how long it’s been exactly. We must have started it about seven years _____ (6) and we’ve _____ (7) spent a small fortune on it. We are ______(8) living in our rather cramped flat where you _____(9) us a few years ago but it _____ (10) to get unbearable and we ______ (11) to moving out. We are still _______ (12) around from morning _____. (13) night and it’s been particularly hectic _____ (14) the last week.