Школьный этап Всероссийской олимпиады по английскому языку для учащихся 9-х классов (20112012 учебный год)
I. Reading
Read the text carefully and choose the only possible correct answer.
THE STORY OF MY TROUBLES
From my childhood I was an easily taught and obedient boy. My kindness was so noticeable that my friends made
fun of me. I was especially fond of animals and had a great number of pets. With these I spent most of my time, and
never was so happy as when feeding and playing with them. My character didn’t change much when I grew up.
I married early, and was happy to find in my wife a character very much like my own. Seeing my love for pets she
never lost a chance of getting the most pleasant animals. We had birds, gold-fish, a fine dog, rabbits, a small monkey
and a cat.
This cat was a remarkably large and beautiful animal, quite black and surprisingly clever. In speaking of his
cleverness, my wife, who was a superstitious woman, often mentioned the old popular belief, which considered all
black cats to be witches in disguise.
Pluto – this was the cat’s name – was my favourite pet and playmate. I alone fed him, and as a result he followed me
everywhere about the house. It was even with difficulty that I could prevent him from following me through the
streets.
Our friendship lasted for several years, during which my character (I blush to confess it) had changed for the worse. I
became day by day more moody and more irritable. It often happened that I hurt the feelings of others. I suffered
myself as I was rude to my wife. At last I even hit her.
My pets, of course, could feel the change in my character. In fact, I began to treat them cruelly. As for Pluto, I held
back from cruelty as I did treat cruelly the rabbits, the monkey, or even the dog when they came in my way. But my
illness took hold of me – for what other illness is like alcohol! – and at last even Pluto, who was now becoming old,
even Pluto began to feel the effects of my ill temper.
1. In his childhood the boy was laughed at as ________________.
A he was too kind
B he liked animals very much
C he spent a lot of time with animals
D he was obedient
2. The story-teller liked the fact that his wife ________________.
A always tried to bring home pleasant animals
B preferred monkeys to other animals
C married him early
D got a small monkey and a cat by chance
3. The wife thought that the cat was smart as _______________.
A it was remarkably large and beautiful
B it was an evil spirit turned into a cat
C she was a superstitious woman
D all black cats were clever
4. The cat followed the master everywhere because __________________.
A he was the only who feed him
B it was difficult to prevent him from doing that
C it felt the master’s preference and loved him in return
D he was his favourite playmate
5. Over the years the story-teller’s character changed. He ________________.
A didn’t mind his change
B enjoyed his change
C was ashamed of this change
D discussed the change with his wife
6. The reason for the story-teller’s illness was _________________.
A his cruelty
B his bad temper
C his pets
D his drinking habits
LONDON HOTELS
Decide, which of the hotels
7. has rooms not fitted with tubs;
8. has rooms with individual names;
9. is close to the well-known sights of London;
10. provides meals only in the morning;
11. gives its guests an opportunity to admire London from its windows;
12. was opened in the 18th century.
A . Braemar House, 2 Womersley Road, N8. Tel. 340 0205
Victorian hotel with pleasant views over the city. Minutes on the tube to Oxford Circus. Cooking facilities
available. 7 rooms, all with baths. No credit cards.
B. La Gaffe, Heath Street, Hampstead, NW. Tel. 435 4941
Small hotel situated on Hampstead Heath, close to the underground station. Meals available. 11 rooms, no
private baths.
C. London House Hotel, 80 Kensington Gardens Square, W2. Tel. 727 0696
Very cheap but friendly and comfortable bed and breakfast hotel in a pleasant location, close to public
transport. 73 rooms, 26 with bath.
D. Hazlitts, 6 Frith Street, W1. Tel. 439 1524
One of London’s oldest houses, dating from 1718, unusually located in the heart of Soho. 24 rooms, 9 with bath.
E. Airway Hotel, 29 St George’s Drive, SW1. Tel. 834 0205
Pleasant little hotel close to Buckingham Palace, Westminster Abby and Harrods. Friendly service. 32 rooms, 19
with bath.
F. Duke’s Hotel, 35 St James’s Place, SW1. Tel. 491 4840
Small (only 53 rooms) traditional hotel. The yard is still lit by gas-lamps, and every room is named after a duke.
Recently refurnished and upgraded.
II. Word building
Use the words in capitals to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.
Bath is a (13) _________________town, although it can
get a little (14) __________________ in summer. There
are many (15) ______________ sights to see, including
the (16) _____________ Roman baths which are very
popular with tourists. Trains leave (17) ____________
From London, and (18) _______________ can reach
Bath within three hours on the motorway.
III. Use of English
1.Quick check
Choose the right answer. Only one item is correct.
19. Simona hates _________ long distances.
A. walk
B. walking
C. to walking
D. be walking
20. I generally prefer swimming ____________ sunbathing.
A. to
B. than
C. from
D. of
21. He had to stop _________ sweets as he had put on weight.
A. eating
B. to eat
C. eat
D. have eaten
22. The exam was ________ harder than we had expected.
A. very
B. any
C. farther
D. even
23. I wish you _________ pay more attention when I’m talking to you.
A. would
B. had
C. can
D. will
24. Unless you _____________ these instructions, you’ll make mistakes.
A. will follow
B. will have followed
C. don’t follow
D. follow
25. ________ it was raining, he went out.
A. but
B. however
C. despite
D. although
26. When you _______ the traffic lights turn left.
A. arrive
B. reach
C. get
D. come
27. My favourite ________ of car is the Ferrari.
A. style
B. make
C. trademark
D. class
28. It’s very rude to _______ at people.
A. see
B. glance
C. glimpse
D. stare
29. With lots of time and patience you can ______ dogs to be obedient.
A. guide
B. instruct
C. learn
D. train
30. Could you leave me ________? I have to study.
A. alone
B. only
C. single
D. lonely
31. From my point of ______, there is no point in remaining here.
A. idea
B. opinion
C. view
D. belief
32. His injuries turned out to be __________ - he died the day after the accident.
A. fatal
B. final
C. solemn
D. lethal
33. She ______ all her classmates and finished the race first.
A. beat
B. earned
C. gained
D. won
2. Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use three to five words.
34. I didn’t go to the party because my mother didn’t let me.
would
If my mother had let me, ___________________ to the party.
BEAUTY
CROWD
HISTORY
FAME
FREQUENT
MOTOR
35. It is forbidden to talk during the exam.
not
You ___________________________ during the exam.
36. “Would you like me to drive you home?” said Bob.
offered
Bob _____________________ me home.
37. Your father is the nicest man I have ever met.
never
I ___________________ a nice man as your father.
38. He enjoys reading books as well as going to the cinema.
both
He __________________ going to the cinema.
39. There isn’t anything I would like better.
is
There ______________ like better.
40. It’s two-hour drive to the seaside.
takes
It _______________ to the seaside.
3. Make all the necessary changes and additions to make a complete email.
41 – 66.
Dear Sir,
Yesterday I receive new TV set I order. However, I be very angry as it arrive terrible condition.
Firstly, the delivery men be rude refuse wait while I was unpacking TV. When I unpack I see it be damaged.
The control knob be broken and there be large crack on the top TV. I never before receive anything in such
bad condition. Could you arrange to collect this set and deliver a new one soon possible? I trust this matter
receive your prompt attention.
Yours faithfully,
L. Rogers
Dear Sir,
Yesterday I received…
9 form KEYS
1. A
21. A
2. A
22. D
3. B
23. A
4. A
24. D
5. C
25. C
6. D
26. B
7. B
27. B
8. F
28. D
9. E
29. D
10. C
30. A
11. A
31. C
12. D
32. A
13. beautiful
33. A
14. crowded
34. …I would have gone…
15. historical
35. …must not talk…
16. famous
36. …offered to drive…
17. frequently
37. …have never met such…
18. motorists
38. …enjoys both reading and…
19. B
39. …is nothing I would…
20. A
40. …takes two hours to drive…
41 – 66.
Dear Sir,
Yesterday I received the new TV I had ordered. However, I was very angry as it arrived in a terrible
condition. Firstly, the delivery men were very rude and refused to wait while I was unpacking the TV. When
I unpacked it, I saw it was damaged. The control knob was broken and there was a large crack on the top of
the TV. I have never before received anything in such a bad condition. Could you please arrange to collect
this set and deliver a new one as soon as possible? I trust this matter will receive your prompt attention.
Yours faithfully,
L. Rogers
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KEYS
1. A
21. A
2. A
22. D
3. B
23. A
4. A
24. D
5. C
25. C
6. D
26. B
7. B
27. B
8. F
28. D
9. E
29. D
10. C
30. A
11. A
31. C
12. D
32. A
13. beautiful
33. A
14. crowded
34. …I would have gone…
15. historical
35. …must not talk…
16. famous
36. …offered to drive…
17. frequently
37. …have never met such…
18. motorists
38. …enjoys both reading and…
19. B
39. …is nothing I would…
20. A
40. …takes two hours to drive…
41 – 66.
Dear Sir,
Yesterday I received the new TV I had ordered. However, I was very angry as it arrived in a terrible
condition. Firstly, the delivery men were very rude and refused to wait while I was unpacking the TV. When
I unpacked it, I saw it was damaged. The control knob was broken and there was a large crack on the top of
the TV. I have never before received anything in such a bad condition. Could you please arrange to collect
this set and deliver a new one as soon as possible? I trust this matter will receive your prompt attention.
Yours faithfully,
L. Rogers