Задания для проведения школьного этапа олимпиады по английскому языку 10 класс


Задания
для проведения 1 (школьного) этапа
олимпиады по английскому языку
10 класс
Listening Comprehension Test
CLAUDIO BONIFACIO
Claudio Bonifacio is a treasure hunter who finds most of his bullion (gold and silver) in libraries full of ancient documents. He has spent the past 14 years searching the Spanish naval records in Seville, from which he has located the positions of more than 2,500 sunken galleons – Spanish sailing ships of the 15th -18th centuries. For large sums of money, he gives this information to companies with the resources to raise the bullion from the wrecks. Such is his fame as a marine archaeologist that he can demand very large fees for his research work.
Bonifacio, a 48-year old from Italy who now lives in Seville, has worked for several Latin American governments, including Cuba. The Cuban government asked him to discover the location of galleons which sank somewhere off the Cuban coast. He has also carried out survey work for the Spanish government and the Italian national research council.
However, Bonifacio is unwilling to reveal the names of his private clients, or say how much money they have made from the wrecks. They want to remain anonymous due to the uncertainty about exactly who owns the ocean floor. Countries such as Honduras, where Bonifacio has discovered many wrecks, insist on claiming all the treasures found in their territorial waters. One of the richest
wrecks Bonifacio has located is the "San Roque", near an island in Honduran waters, which contains an estimated 180 chests of gold and silver. Honduras itself now plans to recover the treasure from more than 20 Spanish galleons in its territorial waters, including the "San Roque", in order to pay back some of its huge national debt. This means that the company who hired Bonifacio to locate the
"San Roque" will not have a share of the profits.
Bonifacio himself is unsure of exactly how much bullion has been found by others as a result of his research, but he is sure it must be many millions of dollars worth: "I hear reports, but in this type of work there is a great amount of secrecy, not only because of the problems of demanding the entire treasure, but also for tax reasons."
Bonifacio's research is not only directed at locating wrecks. His passion for old documents has led to the discovery of old Spanish and Portuguese gold mines in South America, Mexico and the Caribbean. "In the 1560s and 1570s, most of the gold and silver transported to Europe was stolen from the Incas and Aztecs; but later, mining was the main source of bullion. Mining technology was obviously very basic, and the mines were not worked efficiently. Now, with modern techniques, the world's mining companies are only too happy to pay me to find them."
Section 1.True/false statements. Put “+”if the statement is true, “- ” if it is false.
1. Claudio Bonifacio finds gold and silver exploring the sea-floor.
2. He has discovered the place of 2,500 sunken ships.
3. The Cuban government is going to ask Bonifacio to discover the location of sunken ships somewhere off the Cuban coast.
4. His private clients don't know exactly who owns the ocean floor.
5. Honduras demands that it should own all the treasures found in its territorial waters.
6. Honduras doesn't owe anything to other countries.
7. Bonifacio is unaware of the fact how much gold and silver has been found as a result of his research.
8. The exact number of bullion is always given in reports.
9. Bonifacio dislikes ancient documents.
10. He has discovered gold mines in all parts of the world.
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Section 2.Multiple-choice questions through 11 to 20. Circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.
11.Claudio Bonifacio is:
a) a game hunter.
b) an animal hunter.
c) a money hunter.
d) a treasure hunter.
12. He gives his information to companies:
a) for very large fees.
b) only for gold and silver.
c) to rob them.
d) to deceive them.
13. He is known to be a famous:
a) mariner.
b) master mariner.
c) marine scientist.
d) marine archaeologist.
14. He keeps the names of his private clients a secret because:
a) he doesn't want them to be famous.
b) he doesn't want anybody to co-operate with them..
c) they want to become anonymous.
d) they are afraid of being attacked.
15. One of the richest wrecks Bonifacio has located is:
a) San Marino.
b) San Remo.
c) Santa Rosa.
d) San Roque.
16. Honduras plans to recover the treasure in its territorial waters:
a) to build powerful ships.
b) to carry out research work.
c) to pay back its national debt.
d) to get information about the sunken ships.
17. Bonifacio's research is directed at:
a) exploring the sea-floor.
b) locating wrecks.
c) locating reefs.
d) studying sea-breeze.
18. Many old Spanish and Portuguese gold mines were discovered owing to his passion for:
a) old ships.
b) adventures.
c) old documents.
d) sea-food.
19. Most of the gold and silver transported to Europe in the 1560s and 1570s was stolen from:
a) the Indians and Angles.
b) the Friesians and Saxons.
c) the Jutes and Maya.
d) the Incas and Aztecs.
20. The world's mining companies are eager to:
a) employ Bonifacio.
b) co-operate with him.
c) pay him for his information.
d) be consulted by him.
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за выполнение задания по
аудированию – 40 баллов)Writing Comprehension
What does it mean to be successful? How is success measured in modern society?
Some people think that pupils at school should learn practical skills that will help them in later life, such as cooking or car mechanics. Others argue that pupils are at school to learn traditional academic subjects. Which opinion do you agree?
Nowadays young people have more opportunities to study abroad. Describe advantages and disadvantages of studying in a foreign country. Would you leave your native country to get education?
( Выполнение задания по письменной речи
(написание сочинения) - 30 баллов)
Speaking Comprehension
1. Are all the subjects studied at school important to face the life? Should senior students be given the right to choose subjects? What would you like to say about your favourite subject? Is it important to all the students?
2. Do you like or would you like to wear a school uniform? Why or why not? Do you think this is a good idea or a violation of students rights?
3. How are special dishes part of your family traditions? What role does food play in your life? What role does food play in culture?
4. “Teaching is the noblest profession”. Do you agree? Have you ever had a teacher who motivated you in a subject? Tell about this teacher.
5. Talk about the influence of other cultures on the youth, particularly through mass media. What are the positive and negative influences of media from other countries?
6. You have been given a proper sum of money to renovate your home. Describe what your home would look like after the renovation.
7. Do you believe that computers and machines have already revolutionized our lives? How is your life personally affected by machines and computers?
8. Speak about new professions that once did not exist. Is the profession you are going to choose a modern one? What determines your choice of this profession?
9. Some people claim that libraries are not popular nowadays. How often do you visit libraries? What other sources of information do you use?
10. Would you prefer to live in a small town (village) or in the big city? Do you think your native town (village) is the best to live? Why?
11. You are going on a trip to another country. Where would you like to travel to? Why? Would you leave your native place to live in another country?
12. Many video games, television programmes and films are filled with the depictions of violent activities. Do you think society is becoming more violent because of them?
13. How is friendship important to you? Describe the character of your best friend.
14. Describe the typical day in your life. What would you like to change to feel happier? Do you agree that young people have too much leisure?
15. What part of the world would you like to visit? Why does it attract you?
16. Of the people you know or have read about choose one you want to be like. What character qualities does this person possess? What are the achievements of this person that you find admirable?
17. Speak about some occupations or professions for which good knowledge of a foreign language is desirable. Explain why good knowledge of foreign languages grows in importance nowadays.
18. What are your favourite activity for heart and soul?
19. Your friend is pale and looks unwell. Express your regret and ask him why he falls ill so often. Give your advice.
20. Why are many people concerned about ecology today? How do you imagine the future of our planet? What are some ways to prevent pollution?
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Итого – 100 баллов.