Олімпіада 8 класи 2023-2024 н.р.

READING COMPREHENSION

Seven tips for a tidy desk

1. Only keep things you really need on and near your desk.

Use a tray for any papers you have to read. Have a jar for pens and pencils and have a bin near your desk.

2. Don’t keep any drinks on your desk.

Go to the kitchen when you want to have a drink or, if you prefer, keep a drink on a small table near your desk.

3. Reduce the amount of paper that you use.

Try to keep as much information as possible in folders on your computer. Before printing a document, ask yourself, ‘do I really need to read this on paper?’

4. Scan your notes.

If you have a lot of paper (magazine articles, notes, worksheets, etc.), use a scanner and keep a digital version as a PDF on your computer.

5. Use your smartphone to take photos of things you need to remember.

For example, take photos of notes to yourself, the name and address of a place you need to visit or diagrams you need to study for school.

6. Get a noticeboard.

If you really do need to keep small bits of paper, use a noticeboard on the wall. Check it every day and throw old notes in the bin.

7. Clean your desk at the end of every day.

Choose a time to tidy your desk and do it! If you do it every day, it will only take five minutes and you can start each new day with a clean and tidy space.

Are the sentences true or false?

1. You should put everything you will possibly need on your desk.

2. You should only have one pen or pencil.

3. It's a good idea to have a bin close to your desk.

4. It's better to keep information on your computer than on paper if possible.

5. If you have written notes on paper you should type them into the computer.

6. The camera in your phone can help you remember things.

7. A noticeboard is a good way to organise bits of paper.

8. You should clean your desk once a week.

USE OF ENGLISH

Choose the correct phrase to complete the sentences.

1.I'm really looking forward ________ at the weekend.

2. I must remember ________ on his birthday.

3.I need to stop ________ late at night – I keep making terrible mistakes!

4. While Jack _______ notes in the notebook, his friend _______ an article in the magazine.

5. They ____ to the park last weekend.

6. At 6 pm. yesterday he ________ TV.

7. Pam _____ on the phone when somebody knocked at the door.

8. I ______ go there again. The service was dreadful.

9. I'm sure the exhibition _______ go well.

10. _______ a cheap laptop? (you ever buy)

11. We _______ her since last Thursday. (not meet)

12. He _____ (to like) holidays, especially summer holidays.

13. _______ she usually _____ part in this competition?

14. Peter _____ in his office every day.

Read the text. And choose the correct answer.

Inventions that changed the world.

Can you imagine yourself as an inventor? You might think that you need to know a lot about science to become one, but this isn't always true. The most important thing is a new idea, and ideas come to all kinds of people in many different situations.

Velcro

It was 1948. George de Mestral returned from a walk with his dog. He found out they both covered in sticky balls, from plants. George notived how they caught hold of his clothes, and an idea for a new material was born! Today Velcro is used on clothes and bags to hold two pieces together.

The Windscreen Wiper

In 1903 Mary Anderson was on her way to New York by car. She watched the driver getting out of their car many times to brush snow from the windsceen. It was then that Mary came up with the idea of using a long piece of rubber to clean the glass. In the beginning, it was moved by hand from inside. Now the wipers are powered by electricity .

The Wind-Up Radio

In 1991, Trevor Bayliss saw a TV programme about Africa. It was said that if more people listened to the radio, advice on disease could be broadcast. As there is problem with electricity in Africa and batteries are expensive, Bayliss had an idea for a new type of radio. In order to produce enough power to make it work, you have to turn a handle a number of times. His wind-up radio is now given to many people in poorer countries. It is also bought by eco-friendly people who do not like batteries because they damage the Earth.

1. According to the textm what kind of person can be a successful inventor?

2. Why is Velcro useful?

3. What was Mary Anderson doing when she thought of the windsreen wiper?

4. What inspired Trevor Bayliss to create the wind-up radio?

5. Why is the wind-up radio popular in poor countries?

Use of English.

Choose the correct answer.

1. A: "_____ did you live in New York?" B: "I lived there for almost five years."

2. When ____?

3. This is the famous wine _____ is produced in this region.

4. I didn't see _____ strange when I went into the room.

5. This is _____ the UK.

6. He was upset because her son _____ her computer.

7. I wasn't _____ to understand what had happened.

8. ____ sugar do you take in your coffee?

9. Mark was wearing a _____ around his waist because his trousers were very loose.

10. The child shared his sweets with all his classmates. He was very _____.

11. I was unable to get a refund because I had lost my _____.

12. The _____ was helpful and brought me the dress in a larger size.

13. I am tired _____ studying.