Олимпиадное задание по английскому языку 8 класс

Reading
Task 1.Read the short texts and choose the suitable heading from the list A—I for each one. There is one extra heading which you do not need to use.
A. The London Aquarium
B. The British MuseumС St. Paul's Cathedral
D.The Museum of Natural History
E. The British Airways' London Eye
F. The Tower of London
G. Westminster AbbeyH. The Science MuseumI. Cabinet War Rooms
1 ___ Home to a vast collection of classical antiquities, artwork and archaeological finds, from all corners of the British Empire. The collection ranges from Egyptian mummies to the Elgin Marbles.
2 ____ You are starring in the movie "Sharks". You are nose to nose with various sea monsters. You can feed the piranhas and visit the imaginative coral reef and rainforest zones.
3 ____ A very interesting and clever museum for those who are fond of natural science. There are moving dinosaurs, and dodo birds.
4 ____ World-class museum of scientific discoveries, from penicillin to space travel via time, medicine and everything in between.5 ______This massive observation wheel is an immensely popular and curiously graceful addition to London's skyline. Offers panoramic views over the city during the slow, 30-minute ride, rising to 450 feet above the River Thames and towering over Westminster opposite.6 _______First consecrated in 1065, with additions by Henry III in the 13th Century, Henry VII in 1503 and Hawksmoor in 1745, it has hosted coronations, weddings and burials of Royalty since 1066. The interior of the church is filled with monuments to poets, statesmen and other worthies.
7 ____ Christopher Wren's masterpiece completed in 1770 and the fifth cathedral to be built on this site (the last one was destroyed during the Great Fire.) The cathedral somehow survived the Blitz and is a towering symbol for Londoners. Try out the Whispering Gallery or climb the 627 steps to the Dome for unparalleled views.
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8 _____ The underground headquarters used by Winston Churchill and the British Government during World War II. A labyrinth of spartan rooms, which have been kept virtually untouched since their glory days in the 1940s.TRANSFER ALL YOUR ANSWERS TO YOUR ANSWER SHEET
Use of English
Task 1
Read the text and fill in the blanks with suitable words from the box.
cycling, arrived, are short of money, boating, travel agency, return, canoeing, are young at heart, arranged, travel card, luggage, accommodation, to get the most of, broadens
I like traveling because it (1) __ my outlook and helps me to understand other cultures. I think that I'm already an experienced traveller. First of all, everything should be well planned. I'm not an adult yet so I travel with my parents. This year we decided to go to Britain. At first we went to a (2) ___ that helped us to arrange our journey. They (3) ___ for us an (4)____in a British hotel and booked us a (5) ___ ticket. Then we packed our (6)___ and (7) ____at the airport. We stayed in a small hotel near London. It offered us a wide range of different activities: (8) ___ and (9) ___ for those who (10) ____. (11) ___ is offered for those who want to get to remote places and are fondof scenic routes. Those who want (12) __ their holiday but (13) ___ can buy a (14) __ which is a cheap way to see almost everything.
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Task 2.Co Complete the sentences with the adjectives from the box:
talkative curious serious independent cunning helpful
lazy musical
1.Mike never follows anybody’s advice and never listens to anybody’s opinion. He is very…………………
2.Little Jane asks her parents and teachers a lot of questions about everything. She is ……………………….
3.Jack tells a lot of lies and is not honest in competitions. He is very…………………………………………
4.If you are in a difficult situation and need help, call Danny. He is very…………………………………….
5.Julia has a good voice, she loves and understands music. She is very………………………………………
6.He doesn’t like jokes and funny stories. He is very…………………………………………………………
7.A person who doesn’t like to work is……………………………………………………………………….
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8.A person who likes to talk a lot is………………………………………………………………………….
Grammar.Task 1.
P Choose the right verb into sentences using the right form and tense:
1. Olga …………. a dinner yesterday.
a. is cooking b. cooked c. has cooked
2. Dolphins ……….. in the ocean.
a. live b. lives c. lived
3. Kate ……..just……..her breakfast.
a. have had b. was had c. has had
4. Jim ………………hard at the moment.
a. works b. has working c. is working
5. Pupils ……… to school next month.
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Went b. will go c. will be go
6. I ………… my gold ring two days ago.
a. lost b. have lost c. will lose
Writing.Write 10 sentences about the weather in your region. 10 баллов
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