Завдання для I туру Олімпіад з англійської мови для 8 класу.

 

                                      Listening Comprehension  for 8-th   form

 

1. Once a rich English woman called Mrs.Johnson decided to have a birthday party.

2. She invited a lot of guests and a teacher.

3. He got to Mrs.Johnson’s house at exactly seven o’clock as he had been asked to do.

4. You will be singing after dinner.

5. The singer was very hungry, that’s why said nothing.

6. He decided to stay and teach her and her rich guests a good lesson.

7. When the teacher went into the kitchen, the servants were having dinner, too.

8. After dinner, he thanked everybody and said, “Well, now I’m going to sing to you, my good  friends.” And he sang them some beautiful songs.

9. Soon Mrs.Jackson called the singer.

10. I always sing for those I have dinner with.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1. Once a rich English woman called Mrs.Johnson decided to have … .

a) a business trip;

b) a holiday supper;

c) a birthday party;

d) a sea voyage.

 

2. She invited a lot of guests and a singer. The singer was poor, but he had … .

a) a very good suit;

b) a very good voice;

c) a very good friend;

d) a lot of money.

 

3. The singer got to Mrs.Johnson’s house at … as he had been asked to do.

a) at exactly five o’clock;

b) at exactly three o’clock;

c) at exactly six o’clock;

d) at exactly seven o’clock.

 

4. The singer saw through a door that a dining-room was already full of guests, who …  … round a big table in the middle of the room.

a) were running;

b) were jumping;

c) were walking;

d) were sitting.

5. Now will you go … and have dinner, too, please?”

a) into the living room;

b) into the kitchen;

c) into the bathroom;

d) into the bedroom.

6. The singer was … … , but said nothing.

a) very angry;

b) very hungry;

c) very attentive;

d) very satisfied.

7. At first he wanted to leave … … at once, but then he changed his mind and decided to stay and teach her and her rich guests a good lesson.

a) Mrs.Daniel’s house;

b) Mrs.Jackson’s house;

c) Mrs.Simpson’s house;

d) Mrs.Johnson’s house.

8.   When the singer went into the kitchen, the … were having dinner, too.

a) friends;

b) neighbours;

c) servants ;

d) children.

9.  After … , the singer thanked everybody and said, “Well, now I’m going to sing to you, my good friends.”

a) supper;

b) breakfast;

c) lunch;

d) dinner.

10. Soon Mrs.Johnson called the singer. “Well, sir, we are ready. “Ready?’

        asked the singer. “What are you ready for?’ “… … ,”

a) to discuss;

b) to speak about;

c) to cry;

d) to listen to you.

 

 

Speaking Comprehension

 

1. Tell about a good book or a good movie you’ve recently read/seen.

2. Describe any day in your life, beginning with the moment you get up and ending with the time you go to bed.

 

Writing Comprehension

 

Choose one of the quotations given below and comment upon it.

 

1. My friend’s Summer Holidays.

2. The Celebration of the Day of Knowledge in Our School.

3. Write how you prefer to spend your free time.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE MINISTRY OF EDUCATION AND SCIENCE OF UKRAINE

STAGE I   Of  OLYMPIAD IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

 

Speaking Comprehension Test

For 8th Form Students

 

Directions:

 In this test you will select three task slips from those before you.  After selecting three, choose the one you feel you are most capable to speak about and return the other two to the table face down.  Then take about a minute to collect your thoughts before you begin to speak on the topic.  You may refer to the topic as needed.  Take a deep breath and begin. 

 

            Speaking Comprehension Test for 8th Form Students

 

1. What kind of clothes do you like wearing? Does fashion play an important part in your life? Is fashion just a matter of dressing smartly?

2. What makes a perfect holiday? What place on earth would you like to go to? Why? What things can go wrong on holiday?

3. How does weather affect people’s moods? Which are some of the problems caused by bad weather? What climate is there in your country?

4. Which means of transport would you prefer to travel by? What problems might one have while travelling? Have you ever travelled by ship/plane?

5. How much time do you think parents should spend with their children? Is it easy for a woman to combine a career and everyday chores like shopping and housework? Would you work if you had your own family?

6. How important is it to eat healthily? How have attitudes to food changed over the last 50 years? Are there any foods you don’t like eating?

7. Is astrology popular nowadays? Do you think it is possible to predict the future? Which way would you choose to learn about your future? Do you think knowledge of your sign of the zodiac helps you make your life better?

8. What kind of books do you like reading? Are there any public libraries in your area? How could people be encouraged to buy books and read more?

9. Why is history taught at schools? Which event(s) do you consider the most important  in the history of your country? If you had an opportunity to have a trip back in time what historic period would you choose?

10.  Do you think keeping animals in cages is right? Why/Why not? Why are some animals in danger of becoming extinct? Do you know of any organizations that protect animals?

11.   What do young people of your age do in your free time? Do you enjoy eating out? Do you usually eat with your family? Why?

12.  Is it important to take care of the environment? What environmental problems are caused by pollution? What can be done to stop air and water pollution?

13.  What kind of music do you like? Why? In what way do you prefer listening to music? Is music a profitable industry? Why/Why not?

14.  Is money the most important thing in life? What would you do with one million hryvnias won in the national lottery? Are there many advantages of having a car?

15.  If you had a choice where to live, would you live in a city/town or in the countryside? Why? Would you like to live in one city for the rest of your life? If you could choose which city or cities you would live in, where would you live?

 

16.   Do you think the Europeans know a lot about Ukraine? What would you tell teenagers from different European countries about Ukraine? What Ukrainian traditions and customs would you mention to them? Why?

17.  What is your favourite film? Why? Do you think the actors performed well in the film? Whom would you strongly advise to watch this film?

18.  What are your favorite Olympic events? What sports do you do in your free time? Do PT lessons at school help you keep fit?

19.  What in your opinion makes studying a foreign language interesting? Is it easy or hard for you to learn English? Why? Why is it important for the Ukrainians to study English?

20.  What is the greatest invention ever? What do you think is the most useless  invention on earth?  Which invention is better, the Internet or a mobile phone?  Why?